This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
8
The Walla Walla team lost their season debut to Whitman College last Wednesday. Gregory, the city’s pitcher, was removed in the seventh inning and seven runs charged to his record. The Whitman students won decisively, leaving La Grande with a tough test next month.
A large group traveled to May Park last night and occupied the C. S. Williams residence for a surprise party that Mrs. Williams anticipated. The event included roast marshmallows and hot cakes with maple syrup, and attendees listed include Gertrude Mitchell Alicia McKinley Marie Glark Ada Fowler Emma Clark Martie Aldrich Allin Stephens Janette Clark Zada Haney Mable Williams J H Dupes S D Crowe Massars Edwards Massee MacLanon and J R Smith.
A J W White delivery wagon ran from Depot Street toward Jefferson Avenue and failed a sharp turn at the Arcade saloon corner. The wagon hit the brick curb on the sidewalk, snapping its tongue in two but causing no injuries or major damage to the wagon or team.
Three detainees accused of palmistry stunts were freed after fines were remitted. They were ordered to depart for another location early this morning and have left the area.
Mrs Rose Cramps of Walla Walla transacted business here yesterday. F A Clarke of Enterpriss and R Hooper traveled to Boise Idaho and Elgin respectively. Miss Bastie Combs of Wallowa visits La Grande this week. Many locals including J Downey of Portland and Carl Stackland from the Cove report bright fruit outlooks. O O F Grande Lodge meets in Portland May 22. Portland fruit house seeks a La Grande local agent.
W W Randall surveys Summerville voters while H C Day from Portland promotes Bankers Life Association. Miss Evalyn Rohan is ill and Miss Gertrude Beiver substitutes. Dry of Forlang m reports spring signs around Elgin as plowing begins Monday and sawmills run. Star Encampment No 31 drafts sympathy resolutions for Patriarch Kaltz after his wife’s death.
Frev Jasons advertises a final furniture sale in Union County offering 26 to 40 percent savings before prices rise. The note urges customers to call and take over stock before the end, claiming a right to set prices and needing money.
A local restaurant highlights top quality food cooked and served well. The dining room is comfortable and well appointed, offering excellent meals at a very reasonable price.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.