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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1905
Page
4
The Oxford crew defeated Cambridge by about four lengths in roughly twenty minutes and thirty five seconds. A crowd of about one hundred thousand watched as Cambridge led briefly at the start but faded after Hammersmith Bridge, leaving Oxford with a clear victory.
The weekly list for March 30 1905 shows unclaimed letters in La Grande Oregon including Andrews Bay William Baker O Boupeel Miss Mabie Boury Bruce Caldwell Mra Mary Haneon Ming Mabie Huff Miss Lena Harvey Master Ronald P Mos KR M Helson Ira T Martin W T McDonald J K Oliver J L Smith D H Stadt George Wale W H Wasson J Yart Mre Rose Young M K Baker Mra G W Bohen J L Chapel Mra Bertha Hedrick Joe Kirknofl W W Morgan Guy F Boggle L Tilley Mre W M Wilson N H The letters will be held 14 days and then sent to the dead letter office. When called for please say advertised March 30 1905. G M Richey Postmaster.
Idaho state horticultural commissioner A Mc Pherson predicts the state's fruit crop will be the greatest on record and worth about 2 000 000 to fruit growers. He notes southern Idaho's outlook is strong and frost damage is slight across the panhandle.
Union Republic notes Union County has set aside 600 dollars for the Lewis and Clark fair and expects a second similar appropriation later.
A large audience enjoyed Ekhardt and Hawkin's Ideals last night with fine costumes and strong comedy. The show noted a better bill than the opening act, and tonight features A Woman in the Case with seats urged to be secured early.
Citizens Raving bank will not open this morning after a directors and counsel meeting. Ex Mayor W B Thompson says liabilities may exceed capital stock and surplus. Capital is $60,000 with $13,000 surplus. Three bank officials named. stock speculation blamed.
The report records March weather with mean 44, max 70, and min 22. It lists total precipitation 2.24 inches and total snowfall 6.5 inches. Observations note 13 clear days, 4 partly cloudy, and 14 cloudy days under western forecasts by WA WORBTELL observer.
J A Masterson and E L Wiley shipped eight carloads of fat steers and two carloads of sheep and hogs from this city to Troutdale Oregon on Wednesday evening. The cattle, fed on Masterson farm near Wallowa, represent the largest shipment in months. Accompanying the stock were Moserar a Wiley J A Masterson and L & Daviness.
The Huntington couple Mr and Mrs A Hauntington and Mr and Mrs J Palmer along with Mr and Mrs O Swick Hammer return from a four month stay in California. They report a jolly time and say they are more loyal to Union County than ever after the winter abroad.
In a special notice E Rinehart of Island City Oregon states he will leave the valley soon and asks all debtors to call at Lee Humpreys store to settle accounts. He also instructs those who have accounts against him to call and collect their money. Dated March.
Weak digestion is eased by these tablets guiding digestion and assimilation of food. Many users report benefit from the remedy offered at a quarter, sold by Newlin Co.
Joel B. Paul announces purchase of Leab Paul Cigar Factory at 215 Depot Street La Grande. He will run wholesale and retail business, collect all bills, and pay outstanding secorite. He invites public to sample home made and imported cigars plus tobaccos confec tionery and seasonal fruits. March 31, 1905.
The notice lists potato varieties such as Carmen BO 3 and Early Rose near L Oldenburg and one half mile east. It advertises Logan Berry cuttings from J W McAllister at five dollars per hundred with contact in La Grande and a phone number. It mentions J Schandler of Fruitdale and suggests interested persons secure cuttings from McAllister.
Furnished rooms for rent in a good location. Inquiries to Mrs. W J Snodgrass on Fourth Street or by phone 3-5-3. Also light housekeeping rooms available through Mrs Shearer near Geddes Bros grocery. Board and lodging offered by Mrs Go Geekah at 2114 Srd et. phone 707.
Big money selling imperial lamp burner with 100 percent profit. Exclusive territory offered to hustlers. Sample by mail. Tic Call or address E C Bergh La Grande Oregon. April 24 Foley Hotel.
Bargain listing offers eighty acres in Malheur county Oregon with good water, a house and outbuildings. All land is in cultivation, expected alfalfa yield 9 to 11 tons per acre, rents at $10 per acre with renter paying taxes. Investment offers ten percent return with five-year lease options. Written inquiry to C T McDaniel Ontario Oregon.
John E Hough lists an invoice for fruit trees and related stock including Golden West Peach Bartlett Pear Rome Beauty Apple Quince Prune Plum Cherry Gooseberries Currants and Nut trees for delivery or purchase.
A notice inviting high art painting expertise, interior finishing, grain matching to furniture, woodfilling to match walls, and flat or gloss finishes. Contact Sanford D Kinney at 1431 Adams Avenues, Corner Greenwood La Grande Oregon.
R P Tait, pioneer music teacher, continues in the Grande Ronde Valley. He notes his concerts and operas attendance during a vacation confirm his standing as a leading teacher and interpreter of music. His pupils gain modern popular and church music training.
Don’t brood over illness when weary and ill with fever, biliousness, or internal disorders. Elestric Bitters offer relief and a permanent forgetfulness of troubles at Newlin Drug Co. drug store. Price 50 cents. Guaranteed.
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