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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
7
Miss Stella Oliver will reopen her music class starting September 14 at Studio 1408 Fourth Street. Those seeking preferred hours should apply early. Phone Black 361.
If you suffer from bleeding, itching, burning, or protruding piles, write for home treatment details. The notice promises immediate relief and permanent care and offers free trials and local references upon request. Send money and copies of this offer to Mrs. M. Summers, Box P, Notre Dame, Indiana.
The North Side School addition faces a week delay as upper door seats have not arrived due to manufacturer issues. Superintendent Hockenberry must accommodate six grades until the sets arrive and are installed, echoing last spring’s makeshift arrangements.
A Vermont man from Pittsfield praises Dr King's New Life Pills for years of use with steady satisfaction. The ad promises relief for stomach liver and bowels without fits or friction and guarantees satisfaction at Newlin's drug store.
A cautionary note warns readers to be wary of a person who forms a sudden friendship without justification. The piece urges skepticism and suggests assessing motives in interpersonal ties.
Nightly arrivals of eastbound colonist traffic have increased flows on the No. 5 westbound train into La Grande. The split into two sections ensures evening trains are disrupted while morning service handles local and overflow traffic.
In nostr? city yesterday a meeting of the creditors of the estate of Henson Brea of North Powder was held before Referee John B Hodgins. Twenty eight creditors represented. Appraisers Bermen Rothchild of North Powder and Von Duyn and J F Phy of La Gomile. RR 8.Qobin of Portland named trustee.
Twenty young men were initiated into the local Foresters lodge. Despite a large class, not all candidates received full degrees. Inquiries are being made to Red Van Freet for details on the subset that did not advance.
City offices held a brief birthday observance for City Recorder D. E. Cox and Constable I. W. Faulk. Faulk, age 69, continues his duties with evident diligence. Their only notable incident was sharing a watermelon behind the city jail.
Manager O'Brien announces a dancing party at the Coliseum rink for Friday night. Only reputable attendees will be admitted as objectionable characters are being kept out. The hall floor is large enough to accommodate all guests.
Freight activity has declined slightly though the yard still stays busy. An average of 23 engines depart daily in each direction, indicating sustained work for the round house and train crews.
Manager Steward of the Steward opera houses seeks patron input to decide which Charles B. Hanford play to present in La Grande for the upcoming season. Hanford’s press agent lists five options The Merchant of Venice The Winter's Tale Much Ado About Nothing Othello The Taming of the Shrew. Public preference may sway the final choice before a final decision.
A film sequence shows the Olympic parade at Windsor Castle and the Wembley race led by Hayes and Derando. Dorando briefly leads but collapses while Hayes finishes unaided. the queen appears in the prize distribution. Other shorts include Bearded Over the Phone and A Dozen Fresh Eggs.
Tonight at Sherwood the program features two main acts The Village Gossip showing how a gossiping tongue harms innocents and that truth triumphs in time The mystery bill Mr Pus adds rapid optical delusions with surprising sight changes Also shown are Scenic views From the Jordan to Damascus and a collection of lively songs and vivid camera lantern scenes enhancing the foreign land illusion
Setering a Big Day. Saturday will be a special day for school children at Ferguson's. More and better tablets there than at any other store in town, and a whopper for 4 nickel on Saturday not before.
A brief ad notes a deal offering two tablets and two pencils for the price of one at Red Cross Drug Store, highlighting a combined value promotion.
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