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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
5
Dozens of residents travel for business visits and leisure from La Grande to Baker City Portland Ogden Clinton Iowa and New York. arrivals departures and short legations include Dr Biggers Stoddard Oliver Arnold Riddell Smith Nibley and others as new football rules arrive and a band plans a Monday dance. an Observer note on Cook's story and Silverthorn’s drug store ad conclude the items.
A jovial crowd gathered at Mr. and Mrs. F H Green home for a combined social and reception honoring Misses Harriet and Jane Harris who depart soon for Philadelphia and Ellensburg respectively. Fireman Ole Knutson married Louise Jordahl at 501 Washington Street with Rev. W H Gibson officiating. The couple will reside in this city. Mrs. Stella Ingle hosted a small gathering for Mrs. Ford of Walla Walla en route to Baker City after a stay in La Grande.
Readable fragment notes school books available at Silverthorn's Family Drug Store. No further details on prices or dates provided.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Mul holland a daughter on August 28. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gray of Boise Idaho visit Mrs. Gray's parents Mr. and Mrs. William Watkins. A party including Mr. and Mrs. Curry of Hot Lake Mrs. Joe Turribow and three children and Mr. John Graham visited Mr. and Mrs. F. Counsel. Mr. and Mrs. William Couch and son Roy left for the Seattle fair.
Harry K. Seymour a stenographer for the Commercial club saved two daughters of J Wanpenish a real estate man who fell into the river when the bridge draw opened yesterday. He dived after them and brought both children to safety.
Local residents report relief from kidney pain and backache using Doan's Kidney Pills. A testimonial from Mrs. Mary A. Thomas of Heppner Oregon praises the remedy as effective after years of discomfort. Sold by all dealers for five cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is the U.S. agent. remember the name Doan's.
Seaside hosts a dahlia fair claiming to showcase the finest dahlias in the entire world. The event emphasizes rare varieties and garden excellence.
PERA dispatches report the culmination of border arross near Cusiuk a Tushiong with heavy losses on both sides. Among the wounded were five Turkish women wives of prominent generals. Women were captured by the Montenegrins as reinforcements arrived on both sides and a larger clash is forecast.
Notice from John Frawley general treasurer of Union County Oregon that funds on hand will pay all county warrants endorsed before June 1 1908. No interest allowed on warrants after August 24 1909. A-23-30t.
An attendant from the State Insane Asylum at Salem took Henry P. Elliott into custody after the county court yesterday declared him insane. They departed on the early morning train toward the state capitol.
Madras Oregon September 2 contractors gained an advantage over Harriman by seizing a trail crossing Crooked River. The maneuver suggests railways will push through Oregon into California.
In Monterey Mexico on September 2 huge funeral pyres burn to cremated the dead following a government order to curb contagion from decaying bodies. Floods left hundreds of corpses in lagoons near the city after receding.
The County Court of Union County will receive bids for physician services for one year. Responsibilities include medical attendance for county poor and examination of insane persons, with all legally required medical duties. Bids must be filed with the County Clerk by 12 noon on Thursday September 2, 1909.
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