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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1906

Page

6

Moving trade? Aarke appraises unknown case

Fragmentary note appears to mention movements or fittings with a 20 unit reference. Names and full context are unclear, leaving the main event and actors ambiguous.

Woman society host for Kaffen Klatch gathering

Mrs EE Bragg will entertain the ladies Friday afternoon. Mrs A M Paul left for a week in Portland. Mrs M G C Kirk to return tonight from a month in Joseph La Grande to join a new bank venture. Local incorporators include Geo B Stoddard Julius Roesch W B Sargent J T Donnelley and Wm Pullman. The Commercial National Bank will form with 75000 capital. exact location pending due to absent directors.

Mra. EE. Bragg Kaffen Klatch la Grande Geo. B. Stoddard Julius Roesch W. B. Sargent J.T. Donnelley Wm. Pullman Baker City Commercial National Bank

Local items recap city notes and upcoming plans

Dr. and Mrs. Corpe return to the Cove while Mrs. Needham heads to Spokane for the summer. The Rebekah lodge initiates fourteen members. J T Williamson moves to a new brick office on Adams avenue. The Methodists’ Ladies Aid meets with business discussed. A Pacific Express agent gets telephone service. County court convenes with Judge Harrison and commissioners to finish tomorrow. High school boys form a field and track team with Arhe Bay captain and Earl Kilpatrick manager. A derailed Portland passenger train disrupts arrivals and freight. Pendleton visitors bring a Percheon stallion for a potential stock venture. Sixth Street improvement petition circulates. Candidate Chas Hug’s sheriff bid stirs speculation. Adams and Depot streets dust-fix underway. Ralph Hoyt and wife arrive for a state treasurer bid, depart for Baker City tonight.

J.D. McKennan Corpe the Cove R. N. Needham Uil Rebekah Lodge R. A. Leatham Allcel Ol‘smaven J.T. Williamson L. F. Masse Pacific Express Elmer Sullivan Spokane Sulivan Harrison Selders and Blumenstein Arhe Bay Earl Kilpatrick Chas, Hug Elgin John Wilson Adams Avenue Depot Ralph Hoyt Portland Hoyt Baker City

Men Wanted for Elgin Extension Work

Contractors on the Elgin branch extension of the O R and N seek laborers and skilled rock and powder men. Wages vary from 2.25 to 3.00 daily by job, with board at 5.25 weekly. Nine camps host about 550 workers. aim to hire 1000 to finish 47 miles of grade swiftly.

Elgin

Large shipment of records arrives from factory

A notice states a large shipment of records reached this morning from the factory inviting readers to hear them and likely purchase. The contact and location given is 1516 Adams Ave and W K Davis.

Service Focuses on All Customers at A T Hus Drug Store

The drug store aims to serve every customer with full dedication so they won’t consider other outlets for drug store goods. A. T. Hus Prescription Druggist.

A. T. Hus Prescription

Union County Announces Cundanne for Sheriff Nomination

A Democratic voter in Union County announces candidacy of Cundanne for sheriff subject to the nominating election to be held.

Union County Jounsorx

Mack Swain Theatre to Open Five Nights in La Grande

The Mack Swain Theatre Company announces a five night engagement starting Tuesday April 10 in La Grande. A special billboard on Adams Avenue near Foley hotel signals the event as local guests Mrs D Netergal and daughter Elsie visit Pendleton. Crystal Rebekah Lodge No 50 reports a record fourteen initiates with a banquet to close the night. F. A. Watts of Portland takes charge of La Grande Drug Co with 15 years in the Portland business. his family will join soon. W K Davis also referenced as coming from the factory.

Netergal Elsie LaGrande Pendleton Tribune Steward Adams Avenue Foley Hotel Mack Swain Theatre Company F. A. Watts Portland la Grande Watts-Matthews Drug Company

Miners Meet on Next Move as Conference Reconvenes

In New York on April 4 the anthracite miners gathered to discuss their next move as the pit conference is set to reconvene tomorrow morning.

Scripps News Association New York

Young People of La Grande Host Event at Armory Hall

A community gathering is hosted by the youth of La Grande at Armory Hall on Wednesday evening. Everyone is invited to attend.

la Grande Armory Hall

La Grands Drug Store Bought From F C Forbes

S have purchased the La Grands Drug store formerly owned by F. C. Forbes and solicita Gudvicos of former nations and the public in general, F. A. Watts, Druggist.

la Grands F. C. Forbes Solicita Gudvicos F. A. Watts

Notice to settle debts for J. Burt & Company

All persons indebted to J. Burt & Company are instructed to call at the old place of business and settle their accounts by May 1, 1906. J. Burt & Company.

J. Burt & Company

Affordable fine dining for patrons seeking value

Patrons enjoy well priced meals with high quality food, careful preparation, and attentive service. The dining room is comfortable and well appointed, offering excellent meals at a very reasonable price.

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Golden Rule Grande Ronde Valley Oregon the Golden Rule Company A.M. Paul V. Andrews John Banton E. E. Hughes Pendleton Sixth Street la Grande Investment Co Swift E. Polack Propr Adams W.K. Davis Mrs. T.N- Murphy Crystal Rebekah Lodge No. 50 Rebekah W. K. Davis J. A. Arbuckle JPFN Stein Block Adler Journal Chicago
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