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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
3
Joseph Oregon, Sept 18 Special J D Walck a real estate dealer has disappeared from his usual haunts. Last seen at the Comet Mining company at Wal lowa lake he left for parts unknown. Insurance firms for whom he acted as agent seek unturned premiums and the county clerk says he failed to surrender fishing licenses fees. About a year ago Walck faced county court proceedings.
Friends in the vicinity arranged a settlement to resolve the matter for him, smoothing the case and avoiding further trouble. The action indicates a quick reconciliation among neighbors to avert escalation and legal steps.
The War Ren Construction Co. won the bid for additional street work in Ashland at existing prices. Work includes Second Street, Third Street, B Street, and Sherman Street. A Street from Sixth to Ash Street will also be improved with bitulithic pavement per council resolution.
When doctors order rest you feel weak and worn but must keep working. Electric Bitters promise tone and vigor from the first dose and guarantee satisfaction with every bottle. Sold by druggists for 50 cents. eod & wkly
Gardens around the Vatican and St Peter’s form a private domain of about thirty acres under Vatican jurisdiction. The pope strolls there daily when health allows, guarded by private chemists and a corps of staff, with carpet bedding statues vases and rare plants in view.
The charge of the meeting names President J C Talmadge of Catskill New York as President and N W vice president Frank B Rosa of Indiana polis as Vice President with Frank H Williams of Allegan Michigan as Secretary.
A neighbor recalls Mrs. W. P. Spaugh of Manville Wyoming praising Dr. King’s New Life Pills for curing her obstinate kidney trouble and making her feel like a new woman. The remedy claims to aid stomach liver and kidney troubles and costs 25 cents at all druggists.
The corsets lace in front and have no belts buckles or straps. They offer gentle supporting structure to organs encourage proper posture and breathing, and present artistic lines suitable for both seated and standing wear.
The National Association of Probate Judges meets in Detroit Michigan on September 14 to discuss court procedure and the duties of presiding judges. Delegates from probate courts address a wide range of topics affecting probate work.
In a rural voice a speaker notes the ease and savings of electric lights over oil lamps. He recalls fear of lamps, but sees Ma accept the switch after cost comparisons and convenience. The family adopts electric power for comfort and chores.
The notice promotes electric lighting as safe and inexpensive and invites readers to call for rates, listing a local contact number Main 34.
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