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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1906

Page

6

Booster stance calls for support of local lumber industry

An editor-echoed letter decries a contractor’s advertising as defaming Eastern Oregon lumber. The writer labels the contractor a knocker and urges loyalty to home manufacturers, claiming Eastern Oregon lumber commands top prices and strong markets across inter-mountain states and beyond. Ironparp Lumber Company urges boosters for La Grande industries.

Osstaven Oregon Mississippi Valley Lake Region la Grande Ironparp Lumper Company

Dog Tax Enforcement Shrugs Off Delinquent Owners

Baker City Herald reports dog tax reminders issued this morning as the dog catcher wagon prowled the streets. Officer Kellogg vowed no favors for unlicensed dogs, with immediate seizure for any canine lacking proper tag.

Kellogg Baker City Herald

Notice to settle debts for J Bull & Company

All persons indebted to J. Bull & Company are notified to call at the old place of business and settle same by May 1, 1906. J. Bull & Company.

J. Bull & Company

Sale Brings Bargain Frenzy at Evers Piano House

Cyclone like scene observed Saturday night at 1316 Adams Avenue as shoppers flock to great reductions in stock. Evers Piano House continues sale through the week with new pianos arriving almost daily under manager W. K. Davis.

Weil Evers Piano House W. K. Davis Adams Avenue

Young people host event at Armory Hall in La Grande

Event hosted by La Grande youths at Armory Hall on Wednesday evening invites everyone to attend.

la Grande Armory Hall

Local items from La Grande and surrounding area

Attorney J W Knowles travels to Baker with Judge Robert Eakin, Baker Portland trip planned. Royal Arch Degree tonight at Masonic Temple. Mrs J M McCall visiting Dayton. H T Williams acts City Recorder until Snooks returns. Baptist Aid rummage sale around April 25. Mrs M Sorenson leaves La Grande for Newport to join husband. Fred Hamilton sick with typhoid pneumonia on Pendleton Portland train pass. J F Steinbeck returns from Portland with wife for surgery. Mrs bh Lewis recovering from recent operation. Geo Childers and family move to California near Stanton. J C Hanry Republican candidate for county judge. E W Bartlett for district attorney. F D Gaskell Democrat for sheriff. D A McAlistar at large left for North Powder. Mollie Probstor returns from Hawaiian Islands trip with Oregon Journal party. J W Bush arrives from Tilden Nebraska to head Mountain Creamery butter department. noted butter maker with Nebraska medals and roles. Attorney Cake of Portland touring Eastern Oregon promoting U S Senate bid. well known in Portland Chamber of Commerce circles.

Poe J. W. Knowles Baker Robert Eakin Portland Masonic Temple J. M. McCall Dayton Washington H. T. Williams Recorder Snooks Ladies of the Baptist Aid Society J. C. Hanry E. W. Bartlett F. D. Gaskell Hon D. A. McAlistar North Powder

Mrs J E Birdsell Recovers From Surgical Operation

It will be welcome news to many friends that Mrs J E Birdsell is regaining strength and rapidly recovering from the effects of a recent surgical operation. Henderson, Republican candidate for district attorney, called at the News office and set up his own editorial mention, claiming an advantage as opponents cannot stick type.

J. E. Birdsell Henderson Allering North Rae Henderworth

Society notes on Neighborhood Club meeting at Commercial Club

The Neighborhood Club met this afternoon at the Commercial Club to discuss Japan. The program included roll call, papers on Noted Samurai Japanese Legends and The Opening of Japan, discussions on Japan's rapid progress, and music by Mrs. Lyla.

Japan Worstell Ramsey Brenholter King

Age and Weight Social Aims to Fund New Church

The Baptist Church youth announce an Age and Weight social Friday at Ma Lyman'son Gedar Street to boost funds for the new church. All young people invited and asked to bring as many cents as their ages. Refreshments will be served. In Murphy city, April 2, a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Francis Murphy.

The Baptist Church Ma Lyman Gedar B. Y. PU

Ladies of Central Church cook sale apron bonnet event

The Ladies of Central Church of Christ plan a cooked food sale with apron and bonnet items on Saturday April 14. Special orders may be placed now.

Central Church of Christ

New Sheet Music Arrives at Store On Adams Avenue

Fifty new popular sheet music numbers arrive this morning at 1516 Adams Avenue from W. K. Davis. Call the store to have your music sung and played, with an artist at your service.

Adams Avenue W. K. Davis

Dining room praised for quality and value

Patrons are well fed and pleased with excellent meals at a very reasonable price. The food is of the finest quality and served with care in a well appointed and comfortable dining room.

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