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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1911
Page
5
Joe Woods assumes control of the Crystal cafe after remodel and modernization. The business promises first class service with personal attention and modern teaching methods to ensure customers receive good value.
An ad lists purchases of second hand school books for cash at Silverthorn's family drug store and mentions events at Elks Hall on August 28 1971. It notes Pendleton Business College opening September 5 with 10 percent discounts for early enrollees and highlights water rent reminders and chiropractor Dr Darland.
The city greets visitors and returns locals including Prof L D Edwards Baker and J Z Stevenson. Paul Massee and Herman Seigrist head to Portland for fairs. Dr J Z Stevenson completes sea shore vacation. Wallace Lane suffers a timber accident. deputy labor inspector Dalgell conducts city survey. Mrs Pauline Moore Riley arrives from Coos Bay and Astoria for Eastern Star duties.
Unclear text indicates Lorene to accompany Mrs Bohnke for re homing during Riley's absence. Return of mother expected. Further details not readable.
On Labor Day public offices will close but business continues in most places. The courthouse and post office will be closed all day, with holiday hours from 6:50 am to 6 pm. Labor unions plan a dance at the Elks hall while other workers keep normal schedules.
C. E Chola states the stated communications occur on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Visiting members are invited. Carrier Hunter, W. M. Mary, A. Warwick, Bee are named officials or attendees.
Notice says sealed bids will be received for building boardwalks on H avenue from street to Second street and on street from H avenue to 0 avenue. Plans and specs are on file. Bond of 5 percent required. Bids due by 5 pm September 6 1911. Council may reject any or all bids.
The city invites bids for constructing cement walks on Fir street from OW R and N right of way to Monroe avenue and on North Fir street from Monroe avenue to W avenue. Amount details via this office. Submit certified checks for 5 percent with proposals to the recorder by 5 PM September 6 1911. Council may reject any or all bids.
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