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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1910

Page

5

Local ads and notices from Haradon area page

Local classifieds advertise Tru-Fruit Madé at 25 cents per bundle and general house work helper at 5 dollars weekly. Henry and Carr seek inquiries. Red and black printed hotel rule and trespassing cards for sale. Ob server office selling show cases and counters at Silverthorn's drug store. St Peter's Guild rummage sale set for Thursday and Friday the 13th and 14th at the Airdome with new goods and larger assortment.

Henry & Carr Observer St. Peter’s Guild Airdome

Military Overcoat Promises Luxury and Protection

The article promotes a new Military Overcoat for outdoor wear highlighting a button up collar lay back lapel and perfect shoulder fit. Cheviots and Tweeds in single or double breasted models offer luxury and protection, emphasizing quality and style for men exposed to the elements.

Cotton Rag Drive Promises Record Collection at The Ob

Readers urged to bring clean cotton rags to The Ob depot for a massive collection drive. Organizers note increasing community participation and emphasize dates and location for drop-off and pickup.

Observer

Newlin Drug Co Ad Promises Purity and Accuracy

A vintage ad urges patients to return next time they need prescription filling, promising doctors will confirm insured purity and accuracy when using Newlin Drug Co.

Newlin Drug Co

White Pine Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief

Advertises White Pine Cough Cure claiming to rid a distressing cough with a guaranteed effect. Sells for 25 cents from The Newlin Drug Co.

Costa The Newlin Drug Co

Mrs Vandecar Opens Room 34 Foley for Switches

Mrs Vandecar is now in the city ready to make up orders for switches and to buy combings. She offers a big line of switches puffs and many other goods at room 34 Foley hotel.

D. Vandecar Foley Hotel

Vacuum carpet cleaning and laying by L F Billinger

L F Billinger advertises vacuum carpet cleaning services including taking up sewing and laying. Contact Red 662 or Red 141.

L. F. Billinger

Choate to Hold Public Sale Near Summerville

F A Choate of Summerville announces a public sale on Saturday October 29 at his farm one and one half miles from Summerville. Items include livestock and farm machinery.

F. A. Choate Summerville

W C T U Meeting Rescheduled to 20th at Gillilan Home

The W. C. T. U. meeting planned for Mrs. J. D. Gillilan's home on the 18th has been moved to the 20th. Members are advised to note the new date and venue.

Mra. J. D. Gillilan

Salem W R C to Hear President Lizzie Smith Tomorrow

Department president Mrs Lizzie Smith of Salem will visit the local W R C and a special meeting of all members is set for 2 30 o clock at the I C O F hall where the president will be heard.

Lizzie Smith Salem I. C. O. F. Hall

Notice to fair association on settling accounts

Attention is called to all those holding bills again the fair association to have their accounts with the manager before 8 o'clock this evening.

Fair Association

Pacific Hardware & Steel rep visits Portland

J. R. Converse of the Pacific Hardware and Steel Company arrives in Portland for a presentation. Converse is noted as a respected blue rock artist and is a guest at the Foley.

J. R. Converse Pacific Hardwarda & Steel Company Portland Mr. Converse

Pendleton Leader H. G. Kimball Visits Foley

Pendleton's notable citizen H. G. Kimball stops in Foley on business, traveling from Pendleton to conduct city affairs and meet local contacts.

Summer visitors from Summerville honor Charltons

Mr and Mrs Eugene Rinehart and son Loyd of Summerville spent fair week as guests of Dr and Mrs P A Charlton.

Eugene Rinehart Liyod Summerville P. A. Charlton

Mrs M L Oliver Returns Home From Visiting Relatives

Mrs M L Oliver returned to her Summerville home this morning after visiting relatives in this city.

Portland visit and local real estate noting Henry Follensbee shop sale

In Portland today visiting friends Attorney George T. Cochran candidate for water commissioner of the second district is in Baker City transacting business. Court Street has purchased the U K shop of Charles Follensbee on Main Street and took possession last evening. Followshes will leave soon for Chehalis County Washington F D Arlington of St Louis is a guest at the Summer today.

George T. Cochran Baker City F. D. Arlington of St. Louis

Mrs Bramwell in Critical Condition From Heart Trouble

Mrs F Bramwell wife of Registrar Bramwell of the land office is critically ill with heart trouble. Though slightly improved today she remains in a precarious condition.

F. ©. Bramwell Register Bramwell The Land Office

Doc Sanford Returns Home After Illness Threat

Doc Sanford the electric light employee who faced a typhoid fever threat has recovered considerably and left today for Baker City to rest up.

Sanford Electric Light Baker City

Clarence True Wilson Former Methodist Pastor

Clarence True Wilson, once the senior pastor of the city's leading Methodist church, is noted in the report as a prominent religious figure associated with the congregation and its activities.

Clarence True Wilson The Leading Methodist Church

George Craig Returns from Washington Illness Sidelined

George Craig prominent banker and stockman of Enterprise arrives back home after a trip to Washington where illness among relatives necessitated his departure.

George Craig Washington

Pendleton Visit for Mrs. M and Sister of Local Merchant

Mrs M age 8 of La Grande and the sister of R Alexander a Pendleton merchant traveled through Pendleton this morning en route to Portland.

M. 8 la Grande R. Alexander Pendleton Portland Oregonian

R and N Bhginer: Smith marries during vacation in Pendleton

G RS alth resumes his son after a thirty day layoff. During his vacation Mr Smith was married in Pendleton. Mr and Mrs Smith will invite the future home in this eltr.

R. & N. Bhginer G. RS Alth

Mendelsohn Optics Promises Free Eye Exam and Glasses

Dr Mendelsohn, an experienced optician with 29 years in practice, offers a single charge covering eye examination frames and glasses with no extra fees. He markets superior service and stock, guarantees satisfaction, and notes endorsements from Pacific coast oculists and La Grande physicians. Broken glasses replaced while you wait. office hours 8:20 am to 12 pm 1 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm.

Mendelsohn

Couple seeks camp cook and helper position

A man and wife seek a camp job with the husband as cook and the wife as helper. They prefer a camp setting and bring experience in food preparation and general camp duties.

Local Residents Stop at Foley Hotel

Jesse Crum of Elgin and John Grisem of Eigin spent last night in Foley after seeing the fall. Dr. Biggers led the Democratic delegation to Joseph this morning in his new Franklyn. F. 8. Bramwell returned from Salt Lake where he attended a church conference.

Dr. Biggers Joseph Bramwell Salt Lake The L. D. 8. Church John Grisem Eigin Foley

W. L. Kirby U. FR. & N.oucineer

W. L. Kirby described as an engineer in the United Federated Regions and Northbound operations, details of his role and postings are summarized from the period’s local notices. The fragment outlines affiliations and titles associated with Kirby within the technical service sector.

Clark Wagner Leaves Patton & Humphrey Barbershop

Clark Wagner, long associated with the Patton and Humphrey barber shop, departs from the shop’s doors after years of service, signaling a personnel shift in the local grooming scene.

Clark Wagner The Patton & Humphrey Barber Shop

Portland man W A Black guest at the Summer today

Bob Withycombe has returned to union after a week at the fair in town.

Bob Withycombe Union

Walker and Stevens Visit Seattle on Tour

Co. F. Walker of Seattle appears on a regular tour and visits the Sommer. Scott Stevens of the Oregon Home Rule association is in the city today, also stopping at the Sommer.

Scott Stevens Oregon Home Rule Association Sommer

Eastern Star Members Urged to Attend Tonight

All members are requested to attend a business meeting of the Eastern Star tonight.

The Eastern Star Tonight

Knights of Columbus Festival Closes Big Southern Fair

On October 12 Knoxville Tennessee hosts a closing celebration at the Appalachian exposition. The closing day marks a highly successful fair with strong impact on conservation support across Tennessee and nearby states.

Knoxville Tenn Knights of Columbus South Tennessee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tabernacle Fifth and Spring Sts Union Religious Meeting Union County Exposition Company Mac Wood Golden Rule Company Jowight's Norway Pathe Eissanay Sven Spee Prien’ Breign Chng Company Haradon Silverthorn’s Fabrica Ash Bros Durkee the Foley H. G. Kimball DR. MW. P. Mendelsohn Adams Ave Jesse Crum Elgin W. L. Kirby U. FR. & N.oucineer W. A. Black Star Theatre Vitigraph Company of America Ante Bellum Little Legree
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