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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1910

Page

8

Darrow to Speak on Prohibition Curse at Steward Opera House

Clarence Darrow, famed Chicago attorney linked with United Mine Workers and Moyers Haywood Pettibone cases, will address the Steward Opera house next Saturday night on the Curse of Prohibition. He is renowned among laborers for his lifelong study of wage earners and social conditions.

Clarence Darrow Chicago United Mine Workers of America Arbitration Commission Roosevelt Pennsylvania Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone Western Federation of Miners Idaho Steward Opera House United States Darrow

Connerdale addition fuels La Grande growth demand

The Connerdale subdivision in La Grande draws growing interest as homeowners seek building lots on easy terms in a central location. Local business and rail developments reinforce the city's ascent, with many residents eyeing homes and investment potential amid La Grande's steady expansion toward becoming a Spokane of Oregon.

la Grande Connerdale Spokane Oregon

HIESEN HART INTERNAL HIESEN HART INTERNAL Will Not Be Able to Leave Hospital Until the Middle of November

Engineer Pete Thiesen oldest on the mountain division underwent an operation in Portland for an internal injury from a minor accident while running on the East end earlier this week. He is recovering. Mrs Thiesen and Miss Ruby Thiesen have traveled to Portland. He is not expected to be discharged for about a month.

Pete Thiesen Portland Thiesen

Notable Lawyer Partners in Key Arbitration Fight

John Mitchell former president of the United Mine Workers recommended Chicago attorney to lead miners' side before the arbitration commission. Clarence Darrow and Mitchell attended every hearing, challenging railroad points with miners' arguments. Darrow's prominence in major industrial disputes grew after the anthracite strike, with Western ties from defending Moyer Haywood and Pettibone.

John Mitchell United Mineworkers Chicago Arbitration Commission Darrow Mitchell West Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone

Awaited Roads Advent Boosts Paradise Stockmen

David Kuhn of Paradise, W. B. Fordyce of Flora, and C. A. Fitzpatrick of Lostine returned from Portland with four car loads of hogs. Kuhn said markets yielded 10 cents per pound. They believe a new railroad down the Grande Ronde to Rondonderry would lift land values and attract substantial capital to the stock business. Fitzpatrick plans to move from Lostine to Enterprise soon.

David Kuhn Paradise W. B. Fordyce Flora C. A. Fitzpatrick Lostine Portland Mr. Kuhn Mr. Fordyce Paradise Valley Grande Ronde Rondown Fitzpatrick Enterprise

Special meeting of Lyle Tuesday Musical on Saturday

A notice states a special meeting of the Lyle Tuesday Musical will be held Saturday afternoon to elect delegates to attend the state federation. Mrs L F Dunn is secretary.

State Federation L. F. Dunn

Want Ads Pay One Cent a Word For Medicine

An old notice advertises pay for want ads at one cent per word. It promotes a remedy named Gamanee Remedy promising relief for coughs colds and whooping cough with claimed safety and no danger.

Horse Stealing Ends in Heavy Punishment in Circuit Court

Fred Wisdom and Eades were convicted of stealing horses from James Moss. Wisdom received three years in the penitentiary while Eades got ten and was paroled. The case concludes a string of escapades linked to Union county figure Wilson, born in Baker City. Circuit court is recessed. Enter prize Wallowa term to begin soon. The Austrian suspect was finally convicted after three trials for assault with a dangerous weapon against an Irish victim.

Fred Wisdom Eades James Moss J. W. Knowles Wisdom Wilson Union County Baker City Circuit Court Enterprise Wallowa

Stockholders to Decide Future of Union County Exposition

Union County Exposition association stockholders are called to meet Monday evening to review a full financial statement and decide whether the fair will continue, settle outstanding notes, and other key matters. Directors reported most bills have been audited and bids for the tabernacle building are open until the meeting.

Union County Exposition Association Association Tabernacle

For Sale and Found Notices in Classified Ads

Classified ads list 7 room house for sale at 1108 Penn Ave with barn, an Apple orchard for sale or trade near Fruitdale, firearms for sale, a found silver watch on fair grounds, a bookkeeper job inquiry, and two furnished rooms for rent with contact details.

Penn Ave R. E. Smith Smith and Green's Fruitdale Smith & Greene's Phon& Red

Last Court Proceedings and Transacted Business Last Week

The county court at its last session approved the county treasurer and county clerk reports and warrants issued. Indigent relief warrants were approved for D W Souder Maggie Slagner Mrs John Hilderbrand Elizabeth A Carren B M Fellers Clara Searles Rose Hornberk Mrs Plumbo Moffit Layton Tripp and Mrs F B Huntlye. Road view and bid notices were ordered for two county roads. Mary Arlie Jones administrator claim for damages 2000 was disallowed. Local option liquor petition granted and County High School Fund election petition granted.

General County Fund D. W. Souder Maggie Slagner Mra John Hilderbrand Elizabeth A. Carren B. M. Fellers Clara Searles Rose Hornberk Mrs. Plumbo Moffi

Democratic Speakers Union Reach Joseph for Evening Knocks

Oswald West Slater Hugh McClain Turner Oliver spoke to residents of Joseph with J A French Edgar Marvin and R A Watson from the Portland Journal observing. The group then moved to Enterprise for further remarks while Jerry Rusk offered brief remarks to the crowd.

Joseph Oswald West Slater Hugh McClain Turner Oliver J. A. French Edgar Marvin Enterprise R. A. Watson Portland Journal G. L. Biggers L. C. Smith Todd Rhinehart la Grande Jerry Rusk

Cure for Dysentery Proves Effective in Nine Epidemics

The text states that Berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has been successfully used in nine epidemics of dysentery and never failed. It notes the remedy is suitable for both children and adults and can be mixed with water and sugar for easier consumption.

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Sonnordale Hiesen Hart Internal Portland Hospital Cherry Iwicnnaa Ptt A Wijuun Olid Peters Rts Savage Phone Black Drug Company the Reliable Druggists C. T. Darley Darley
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