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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1910
Page
5
Local brief items include second hand school books for cash at Silverthorn's drug store and Newlin Book and Stationery Co offerings. Various residents visit or travel, including Miss Hector Phy, Elsie Helens, and A. Davis, with news of illness, work, and arrivals.
New Gage Hats arrive at West's Millinery Department as the fashion center. Silverthorn's family drug store advertises school supplies and notes a strong clerk staff ready to assist. First shipment of Gage Pattern data arrives at N. K. Weats. Rose Rolled Rye promotes cereal nourishment.
Suits crafted by high salaried designers and skilled tailors from foreign and domestic woolens. This season features no radical style changes but offers many improvements in tailoring details for handsome garments.
Shoppers are invited to view a range of fall suits with prices from 12.50 to 30.00, promising readers options they have been missing by not visiting first.
Extend ed stay in Portland noted for Sam KR Haworth the contractor. Mr and Mrs Herman Seigrist and son depart for Portland and Salem to attend the state fair. Bishop Paddock visits Rev Upton H Gibbs. Swackhammer Schoon ever Foster among Union visitors to La Grande. Mrs Tom Ruckman and daughter return to Alicel after two weeks with Cochran family.
A local provider touts conscience, honesty, and fifty years of experience in eyewear. They claim 8100 satisfied patients including 190 children in Union and Wallowa counties, with Dr. Mendelsohn and 29 years of practice. They offer glucone fitting, on Pacific Coast service, and promise replacement of broken lenses while you wait.
The Potner Valley State Bank at North Powder Oregon reports assets of 768 876 43 dollars at Sept 1 1910 with loans 41 196 08 bonds 7 039 50 and cash on hand 67 60. Liabilities include capital stock 20 000 and deposits 41 780 29 with bills payable 8 000 and certificates of deposit 4 548 92 1 116 50. Notary public verifies. Royal Arch Masons hold meeting in Grande Chapter No 9 to receive Grand High Priest Frank J Miller.
An apprentice for the Millinery Department at Gold en Rule Co. is wanted at once. A lady's hunting case gold watch with black chain is lost. Finder to return to Observer Office for a suitable reward.
A new society could begin with a Bilfken club organized last night by local young men and women from noted parties. The group plans informal monthly dances through the winter starting in September, with members named and social events anticipated.
A reporter notes that Rev. Gillian will occupy the pulpit at the Methodist church tomorrow with morning and evening services planned for the congregation.
Union Republican notes Gus Levy has renovated a fine stable at his Union residence and will keep quality horses there. Pittsburg dispatch reports Col. Roosevelt’s final address of his current trip in the Smoky City, drawing a diverse audience. He will discuss The Civic Advance and the square deal, then likely depart for New York and Oyster Bay. Public notice lists undelivered letters at La Grande Post Office for the week ending Sept 9 1910 with names and calls for collection.
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