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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1905
Page
4
Chicago voters head to the polls as Republicans nominate Jobs M Harlan for mayor and Democrats back Judge Donne. Campaign focus centers on good government with forecasts of large majorities claimed by both sides amid a hard fought contest in the city.
Union carriage and wagon makers in Chicago strike for higher wages. About 100 plants halted operations while 89 employers employing 700 workers yielded to the demands and kept plants running.
April 8 death by own action in Wortland as Mrs Charles Hemmers drenches clothes with kerosene and sets a bonfire. She had a prior suicide attempt in San Francisco and reportedly suffered from melancholia after being deserted by a former husband.
Colonel W D Turner a prominent financier and mine owner in the northwest died at his home in Los Angeles after a period of failing health. He was brother of former Senator Turner of Washington and had come to the city from Spokane about three years ago.
The OR and N graveling crew began work at the gravel pit near North Powder and will operate for four months. Peter Grant, division roadmaster, will oversee the project from Bingham Springs to Huntington and push the improvements rapidly. Gravel quality is good and a strong roadbed will be built.
Pasture offered to Thos Stephenson with about 500 acres and a water stream for grazing next week at 1.50 per month. A St. Rol Walker has leased the GB shoe shop and hired R Coger for repair work, promising a complete stock of repair supplies and guaranteed satisfaction at the old stand.
A small drug ad promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as relief for hoarse coughs and croupy symptoms. It notes a 25 to 50 cent price range and lists Ewlin Drug Co. as the seller.
The Elk’s temple in Reno was destroyed by an incendiary blaze causing $36 000 in building loss and $12 000 in furnishings. Burglar Walter Williams and H Combs, each sentenced to five years, escaped Billings jail after prior escapes, with captures in Wyoming. Nearby notes mention rail work, land sales near Sprague Wash, Henry G Lewis dying in Victoria, and parole violations by John Hull amid storm damage at Northport Wash and cattle price complaints in Umatilla County.
A fragment describes Fizet class seed potatoes including Carmen DO and Early Rose planted one half mile east of L Oldenborg. JSCHANDLER Fruitdale reports Avril 317 good work team weight about 1200 and a good driving horse. Apply to Barney Sparrow old tows. April 414.
Centennial Hotel offers daily meals at $1 with special monthly rates for patrons. Proprietors Mrs A B Morcheson and Miss O M Garm operate the establishment. Located near No Adams Ave, contact via Liél phone.
Classified bovine? No. Readable text offers men and women chances at big money with an Imperial lamp burner. 100 percent profit guaranteed. Exclusive territory to hustlers. Sample by mail 75 cents. Call or address EC Bergh, La Grande Oregon, Foley Hotel, April 24, 1924.
Patrick J Healey president of Lyon and Healy, a Chicago music firm, died yesterday of pneumonia at age 95. He led the company for decades and was a prominent figure in musical instrument trade. The obituary notes his long service and public esteem.
A damaged notice describes an eight room dwelling with a wood shop and an orchard, detailing ice damage and a buggy change. It records trouble with a robber and a single harness, noting inquiries about local land and occupants in uncertain terms.
Seventy acre tract in Malheur County with good water right and a house plus outbuildings. All land under cultivation and capable of 9 to 11 tons of alfalfa per acre. Annual rent of 10 dollars per acre with taxes paid by renter. Five year term available. Investment potential claimed at ten percent. Inquiries to CO T McDaniel, Qubtario Oregon.
John E Hough reports receipt of another invoice covering fruit trees shade trees and ornamental trees including Golden West Peach Bartlett Pear Rome Beauty Apple Quince Prune Plum and Cherry trees as well as currants nut trees and related stock.
Island City Oregon March 31 announces I will leave the valley for a few days and request all persons owing me to call at Lee Humpreys store in Taland City to settle accounts. All with balances are asked to come and receive their money. 8 E Rinehart.
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Homechi and rare Tablets as a remedy for weak digestion and poor appetite. It claims thousands have benefited and notes sale by Newlin Drug Co.
G H Powers the land man fronts inquiries about properties in the garden area. The notes reference real estate interests and potential holdings. Details are sparse but indicate ongoing interest in parcels and land development within the local garden district.
The pioneer teacher in Grande Ronde Valley asserts ongoing leadership in music education. He notes success of former pupils who now teach or perform as soloists and promotes conservatory and popular music courses for pupils.
A vintage ad promises relief from sickness and bodily woes with Electric Bitters at Newlin Drug Co. The copy claims swift cure from dyst pain bilious disorders and more, touting fullness of health and freedom from burdened debts.
The La Grande School of Music, highlighted as a leading local institution, reports about 4000 lessons in 1904. It offers two divisions for beginners and advanced students, with daily or weekly lessons and graduation from grades.
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