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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1909
Page
8
Silk and Net Waists Highlight Specialty Garments
In the rear of C. C. Pernnington's clothing store, a display features Ladies' Silk and Net Waists described as specialty items including Plane Black 81 and Id. 411.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Pernnington
Notice of Claim to Homestead Land in Oregon
Marian Patterson of Kamela Oregon filed intent to make final five year proof to establish a land claim in Township 1 S Range 35 E Willamette meridian NW 1 4 and SW 1 4 Lot 3 Section 34 with witnesses F L Wright R R Collins L E Tipton and D A Charlton all of Kamela Oregon before the U S Land Office at La Grande Oregon on December 7 1909. F C Bramwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
la Grande
Oregon
Marian Patterson
Kamela
South Range
East Willamette Meridian
F. L. Wright
R. R. Collins
L. E. Tipton
D. A. Charlton
F. C. Bramwell
Bull Sells Cattle Then Sails to Elgin
J. M. Bull, who recently disposed of his cattle at the sugar factory yards to A. F. Russell, left today for Elgin and will be away a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bull
A .F. Russell
Elgin
Batonyi Divorce Suit Set for Trial Today
New York October 18 Mrs Frances Work Batonyi seeks absolute divorce from Aurel Batonyi. The case is scheduled for trial in the Supreme Court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mra
Frances Work Batonyi
Aurel Batonyi
Supreme Court
Midnight burglary at J H Watson home
Robbers entered the J H Watson residence at 802 Washington after midnight. They ransacked drawers and pantry but left most items, taking only Miss Martha Watsons purse contents estimated at three to four dollars and half a pie. Doors were entered front and exited rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Watson
Washington
Martha Watson
Government Surveyor Finds Wallowa and Minam Rich in Power
United States Geological Surveyor Fred F. Henshaw, from Washington, D. C., leaves for North Powder to measure Powder river. He reports his recent measurements of the Grande Ronde and Wallowa rivers show the Wallowa and Minam offer the best power facilities in the Northwest. He recently returned from Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred F. Henshaw
United States Geological Surveyor
Washington, D. C
North Powder
Powder River
Grande Ronde
Wallowa
Minam
Northwest
Alaska
Spontaneous Fire Ravages Coolidge Paint Store
A spontaneous combustion fire damaged stock and interior of the C. F. Coolidge paint shop on Adams Ave just after dusk. The blaze started in wall cloth and spread to wall paper racks, with insurance covering much of the loss. Prompt water application prevented a larger conflagration and the store’s basement oil and paint areas were spared. Rehabilitation will be costly and extensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Coolidge
Adams Ave
National Cost Congress of Employing Printers Opens in Chicago
Congress formed to create a cost system ending cut throat competition opens in Chicago with printers from New York and surrounding states attending. Leaders aim to standardize prices and cure wage undercutting across the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New
Printers Confront Rising Costs At New Congress
York and major cities join Chicago concerns in a congress led by the New York Typothesae and allied printers organizations. Charles W. Smith notes the meeting aims to devise uniform cost systems to shield the trade from ruinous competition while wages and expenses rise and some firms fail. Newlin Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Treatment Restores Health After Long Illness
A. A. Chrisholm of Treatwell New York writes of relief from indiction, torpid liver, constipation, nervousness, and debility after using Electric Bitters. He claims twelve bottles restored health and vigor enabling daily business, praising it as wonderful medicine for stomach, liver, kidneys, blood and nerves. Sold for 60 cents at New Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Chrisholm
Treatwell
N. Y
New U Drug Company
Bucklen’s Aratea Salve Promises Quick Wound Cure
Frank Disberry of Kelilier Minn credits Bucklen’s Aratea Salve with healing a severe knee cut, calling it infallible for wounds and skin troubles. The ad touts quick cures for burns scalds old sores eruptions and claims the product is world’s best for Pilas, priced 50e at Newlin Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Disberry
Kelilier Minn
Bucklen
Pilas
Newlin Drug Company
Simple Wash Promised To Cure Eczema
An advertisement touts a wintergreen thymol glycerine wash, the D. D. D. oil of wintergreen compound, as a universal cure for eczema. It claims rapid itch relief and soothing effects, noting only long cases may require more time and stressing the prescription as proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensma
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Value in Backache Cure
Mrs. 8. J. Atchison of Baker City Oregon reports long use of Doan's Kidney Pills for weak back pains hips and kidney discomfort. After three boxes she is free of trouble with no recurrence and praises the remedy publicly. For sale by all dealers price 50c Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Atchison
Baker
Baker City
Ore
Dean
Alan
Tast
Deans
Foster-Milburn, Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Eye care ad offers glasses at low prices in La Grande
Do your eyes trouble you when reading or studying after night Headaches dizziness or irritated eyes may stem from vision problems An optometrist H W Hewitt offers double testing and up to date lenses at low prices with a guarantee He lists two houses for sale on Penn avenue in La Grande Oregon and directs inquiries to Fred J Currey at the Commercial Club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Hewitt
Optometrist & Jeweler
Adams Ave
la Grande
Ore
Penn. Avenue
Fred
Currey
la Grande National Bank
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H. L. Winn
Ian
California
Lan
J. R. Oliver
Batonyi
Howard -Heating
Howard
W. H. Bohnenkamp CO
Watson
Powder
Wallowa River
Coolidge Store
Congress OF Printers
Steward Opera House
H. G. Steward
Corianton
Salt Lake City
Alfred Swenson
van Buren
Mor
la Grende
Doan
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