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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
5
Van Huston McHwen and others depart for Plteg Eugene and Seattle fair plans are noted. Henry Idelewitz returns for the Seattle fair and J M Clarke travels to Se l for the fair. The piece also lists visits by Mrs Slater, Mrs Lindsay and others, plus a poem by Elia Wheeler Wilcox.
Society notes say a small Kaffee Klatch group met at Mrs. G. M. Burkit’s home for cards last evening. Mrs. Jay Van Buren and A V Andrews won prizes in the casual event honoring Mrs. Rigdon of Council Bluffs.
The regular meeting night of La Grande Lodge No 41 A F and A M is scheduled for Saturday evening this week. Members are reminded to attend and observe lodge procedures.
High pressure pipes for the Beaver Creek project arrived by rail this morning for the La Grande end. The eight inch diameter pipes are built from three eight inch strips wound in a coil to create diagonal strength. Sections come in 15 and 30 foot joints. A tar composition coats the steel inside and out.
Help wanted for prune pickers and packers at once. Call Mamsey-viien berg warehouse or phone Main 4&8.
It urges teachers to care for students' eyes as many children appear dull due to undetected eye defects. Dr. M. P. Mendelsohn offers complete eye exams, glasses, and frames with one charge, at 1105 Adams Ave across from the post office, promising satisfaction.
Department of the Interior notice from U S Land Office La Grande Oregon dated June 21 1909 lists Benjamin F Young of Hilgard Oregon who filed Sept 17 1908 for land in section 12 and 13 township 4 south range 26 east Willamette meridian and intends to make final five year proof with witnesses Nels Halverson Nela Endrup Hans Endrup W A Young all of Hilgard Oregon. Also notice for William A Young of Hilgard Oregon who filed July 2 1903 for lands in section 12 14 township 4 south range 26 east Willamette meridian with date Sept 21 1909 witnesses Nels Endrup John Young all of Hilgard Oregon. F C Bramwell Register.
Andrew L Larm of La Grande Oregon, holder of homestead entry 15649, plans to submit final commutation proof on August 20 1909 before the U S Land Office Register C Bramwell, La Grande Oregon agents offer guaranteed public land scrip and services for selecting vacant government land on request.
Piano as good as new offered for sale with reasonable terms. Contact Dr F Moore by phone or in person for details. Dated August 17 1921.
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