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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1905

Page

4

Cement Walks On City Streets In La Grande

City council approves cement sidewalks on Depot Street from Washington to Jefferson and on Adams Avenue from Foley House to Henry Carrs. Ordinances set construction by August 1 and grant a 30 year franchise to La Grande Light and Power Co. Knights of Pythias district meeting to be held May 6 at the courthouse. Bids sought to remove the temporary county officers building.

la Grande Light and Power Co Trans San Francisco Depot St Washington Avenue Jefferson At Commercial Club Mintestoon Adama Avenue Foley House Henry & Carr's The Knights of Pythias Whcich la Grande Ways and Meana

Blown To Pieces WU Lamb In Tucson Mine Blast

WU Lamb of Tucson Arizona, superintendent of the Tree Amigos mine, was killed when an infernal machine exploded under his house as he slept. Dynamite sticks and a short fuse destroyed the building. Fragments of Lamb were found scattered across the hillside. his wife and children were away. Inquest ruled murder by unknown persons, with arrests anticipated. Lamb had few mining conflicts suggesting an enemy may be involved.

WU Lamb Tucson Ariz Tree Amigos Asieep Hhis House Lamb

Engagement of New York Millionaire's Son to Jewish Writer

Wilfred Jewess J Phelps Greken son of Ancon Phelpa Stokes, a New York millionaire, announces engagement to Ross Harriet Pastor a Jewish writer recently at a Jewish newspaper. The couple plans a late July wedding. They met at the Eldridge Street university settlement where Stokes has long aided charitable work. Pastor, born in Avgtetoya Salwalk Ravaia, will be 26 this July.

J Phelps Greken New York Ancon Phelpa Stokes Ross Harriet Pastor Pewnpaper Ahe Cleveland Rowance East Side Stoken University Settlement House Eldridge Street Misa Pastor Avgtetoya Salwalk Ravaia

Fight for Fuel in Vilna Sparks Rural Uproar

A Vilna dispatch reports czarist conscription has emptied districts of able men. Women and children, angry over lack of protection, entered imperial forest to harvest dead timber for fuel. Foresters repelled them with violence. a second attack burned the chief forester's house, injuring him and three assistants who were not expected to survive.

Vienna Vilna Imperial Forest

Peasants Refuse Rent at Minsk Lands

In Minsk region peasants refuse to pay rent for their lands declaring ownership. Landowners are powerless as peasants threaten destruction if troops are summoned.

Rousia Minsk

All Night House Session Ends After Army Bill Debate

London April 7 The house of commons sat all night and adjourned at 9 15 this morning The army bill was discussed and the house passed it by sections securing final approval after marathon debate.

Scripps News Association London House of Commone

Vinds Promised to Rebuild Strength Says La Grande Drug

Advertises Vinds as a remedy for fatigue sleep loss and low appetite caused by overwork confinement or worry. Promises to refund all medicine if it does not improve strength and energy. Public notice from La Grande Drug Co. offers confidence in a health tonics claim.

Secretary Hay At Nervie In Rome For Two-Week Stay

Secretary of State John Hay arrived in Nervie Rome this morning and has occupied apartments for a two week stay. He conducts official duties from the city while in residence and is expected to meet local officials and dignitaries.

Scripps News Association Rome John Hay Nervie

Osteopathy and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad

An article extols osteopathic medicine focusing on skeletal adjustment glandular activity blood and nerve energy to restore health. It promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a health tonic claiming to purify the system with red blood and vitality for 35 cents in tea or tablet form.

Hollister Rocky Mountain

For Sale and Rent notices in La Grande area

Classifieds list a mixed offer of real estate and service needs. Items include a two person house with wood shop cellar, orchard land, a cow and buggy, and household goods. Also housing inquiries and rental notices for a four room house and twenty acre orchard tract near La Grande with easy terms.

S E Rinehart Island City la Grande E Holmes Abu

For Sale Early Rose Potatoes and Horse

For sale in Mile Geo Parrot Island City on April 3 17 a good weight of about 1200 is offered. Also a good family driving horse. Apply to Barney Sparrow Old Town on April 414.

L Oldenborg Schandler Fraitdale Mile Geo Parrot Island City Barney Sparrow

Rolf Walker Leases GB Shoe Shop with RC Coger Repair Agreement

Rolf Walker takes the GB shoe shop lease and engages RC Coger to manage repair work. A full stock for repair services will be installed and guaranteed satisfactory. The notice recalls the old stand The B Shoes Shop and all kinds of repair and new work.

Rolf Walker RC Coger

Centennial Hotel Rates and Special Monthly Plans

Centennial Hotel announces rates at eight shillings per day for meals and room. Special monthly patron rates expanded. Proprietors include Mr A Morcheson and Mrs O M Garm. Address details and contact incomplete.

A & Morcheson Adams Ave

Advertising offer for exclusive lamp banner territory

Classified ad seeking men and women to sell Imperial lamp banners with promises of 100 percent profit. Exclusive territorial rights, sample by mail for 750, contact E 0 Bergh at Foley Hotel in La Grande Oregon on April 24.

Bolla Hustiera Bergh la Grande Oranch Foley Hotel

Bids Sought for Union Methodist Church Building

Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal church of Union invite bids for a new church in Union. Bids closed April 14 and opened for decision. The building committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. April 4-11.

Methodist Episcopal Church of Union Union

Special Notice for Debtors in Island City Oregon

As I expect to leave thin valley in a few days I request all persons owing me to call at Lee Humphreys care at Island City where my books are kept and settle. Those who are separated from me should also call to receive their money. March 31 this place Oregon.

Thin Valley Lee Humpreys Island City EE Rinehart Teland City Oregon

Real Estate Auction Alert From Land Agent GH Powers

Real estate dealer GH Powers announces a sale of a 2000 acre ranch and related property on March 25. Titles guaranteed and commissions apply. Contact Homeseekers for details and listings.

Carden ‘Tom

Music teacher P A Tait of Grande Ronde Valley

Pioneer music instructor P A Tait continues teaching in Grande Ronde Valley. He trains pupils for conservatories and popular music courses, offering violin and church music instruction and preparing students for careers as teachers or soloists.

BRP Tait Grande Ronde Valley P Tait

Don’t Borrow Trouble To Find Relief At Newlin Drug Store

Don’t brood over symptoms when sick use Electric Hitters for relief from dyspepsia biliousness Bright’s disease and similar disorders. The advertisement claims permanent forgetfulness of ear troubles and a burdened body relieved by this remedy at Newlin radio drug store with price hinted as hiv.

Bright Newlin

Juicy Meats Offer Premium Dishes For Household Meals

Juicy Meats sells assorted lamb, pork, veal sirloin, round and porterhouse steaks daily. Prices are reasonable as hard workers and all women are urged to provide strong, nourishing food for their husbands and families.

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