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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1911
Page
5
A program features The Thief and the Girl about a reforming thief and his maid target, Treasure Trove shows two sisters finding a hidden fortune, and a 1900s song showcase with Miss Garrick and George Birnie performing popular numbers to satisfy patrons.
Y. T. Love jeweler advertises glasses above Selder's store on Adams Avenue with hours 9 to 11:90, 1:30 to 6 and 7 to 8 pm. La Grande Business College promotes quick job placement, French conversation class, main contact Main 728, and calls to enroll early. Also listings for electric and steam baths, Mrs. C. C. Combs at 1620 Sixth Street, and violin classes by Miss Young starting Sept 16 at 1606 Sixth Street.
Local ad for Bradley & Co highlighting a crew of first class plumbers and steam and hot water fitters ready to handle remodeling heating and plumbing jobs. Open invitation to visit and discuss work.
An advertisement invites readers to try a Davis Electrical Medical Battery treatment with no obligation or expense. It urges contact to arrange demonstrations and notes availability through Inter-Mountain Sales Co in La Grande Oregon. The ad also lists drug suppliers and announces local business updates including Mrs Coombs electric bath parlor and Mr Woods remodeling the Crystal cafe into the Delmonico.
C B Liverthorn, family druidist, announces all school books are sold for cash only. Publishers and agents demand cash from buyers at sale. Newlin Book and Stationery Co. urges immediate cash payment for all school books.
Advertises a Davis Medical Battery via In tern‑Mountain Sales Co. for rheumatism nerves and organ troubles with 17 percent cents monthly electric light treatment. Also notes water rents due September 10 falling on Sunday and shut off notices after 5 pm Monday September 12. L. M. Hoyt, Water Supt.
Savoy guests included Elmer Plucker of Enterprise BE and R Curfman of Portland along with Tom Loney and Frank Miller of Walla Walla. Miss Gladys Oesterling sails to Medical Springs for rural teaching. Various locals travel, teach, or attend events, including William Hoge's Salem transfer after a prison sentence.
Miss Roesch leaves for Philadelphia to attend school this winter. Mrs. Chas Riggs returns from Portland after visiting the Savoy and stops at eight then goes home. C Hi Conkey returns from Portland and Willamette Valley noting crops look good but below home orchard standards. Miss Alton and Miss White, Portland teachers, were guests at Wallowa Lake Savoy and return home today.
William Hogg writes from Salim penitentiary claiming his innocence of the charge. He argues for an immediate, thorough inquiry into the case and urges consideration of orphans, missionary work, and a citizen duty to reexamine officials’ actions. He maintains conviction does not prove guilt.
Gertrud Ragpennes arrived in Portland last evening to resume her old position in the La Grande schools after a period away. She is expected to rejoin students and staff at the start of the term.
Secretay Frank Meredith releases the complete daily program for the Oregon state fair week at Salem. The fair runs September 11 to 16 with events across the State Capitol and State Fair Grounds including livestock shows, parades, concerts, operas, horse and motor events, and demonstrations led by local groups and organizations.
Portland event features night running, horse racing, free attractions. Bands and concerts headline daily programs at track grounds. Families attend parades livestock shows and culminate with fireworks and a grand concluding concert.
A city of La Grande Oregon notice states that improvement district No 17 will improve Jefferson avenue with cement sidewalk. After ten days service on property owners, the district boundaries are the south side of Jefferson from Chestnut to Fourth, affecting the north half of block 115 Chaplin's addition.
Oregon notice states the city council of La Grande will levy a special assessment on benefiting property to cover an estimated improvement cost of 200 dollars. A meeting is set for September 20, 1911 at 8 p.m. in the council chamber to review the estimate and hearing rights for aggrieved property owners.
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