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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1905

Page

4

Cement Walks Contractors Boots 4 Kubo Complete Work

Cement walks are finished in front of J. D McKinnon store and crews push on at La Grande Banks project. A car of cement arrived last week with another in transit as council orders all district walks to be done by August 1, urging immediate start to boost labor demand.

Boots Kubo J. D McKinnon la Grande Atons Bank Sanford D Kinney Adama Avenue Greenwood Street la Grande Oregon M. K P Tait

Census Assessor Proposes Special Enumerators Plan

J H Morton argues for separate enumerators to handle population data this season reducing deputy workload and errors. A prominent citizen suggests city help for accuracy while census proceeds, aiming for correct counts until the next enumeration five years hence. Baker City reportedly has fewer residents than in 1900, reflecting growth and changes.

Assensor J H Morton le Grade Ee Wie Baker City

Davis Was Not Mistreated Says Miles In Defense

General Miles stated no one, including Lt Grant, cuffed Jefferson Davis while he was a prisoner under his command. He explained only light leg irons were used by a civilian employee under War Department orders to prevent injury during changes to Davis quarters.

Boston Grant Jefferson Davie Milea Davis Jefferson Davis War Department Miles

Death of Mrs Eliza Gale Ends Noted Oregon Pioneering Life

Mrs Eliza Gale widow of Joseph Gale a governor of Oregon was buried at Lat Wonton cemetery at age 65 after a month of illness. Since her husband’s death in Eagle Valley in 1873 she lived with daughter Mrs Edwin Simpson near Wild Horse creek Athena in 1876 and leaves two children Mrs Lucretia Simpson and Mrs Ella Page with deep ties to early Oregon history.

Eliza Gale Joseph Gale Oregon Wonton Bie Eagle Valley Gale Edwin Simpson Wild Horse Creek Athena Wdttiat Waile Obial Pio-pio-mox-moz

Extradition Warrant Upheld After Brief Hearing

Attorney Shay for J Morgen Smith and wife, and Governor Herrich, stated he would not appear today to argue against the extradition warrant. No other date was set and the Governor announced the master closed the matter, leaving the warrant in effect.

Columbus Shay J Morgen Smith Herrich

King Celebrates Copenhagen Birthday With Diplomatic Kudos

King Christian marked his 87th birthday with a formal reception in Copenhagen. Messages of congratulations flowed from sovereigns and heads of state, including the retiring American minister and Dean Boone Velte, as the diplomatic corps extended best wishes.

Copenhagen Christian Sovereigne Tates Swanson Boonevelte Diplomatic Corpe

Births Rise Across City While Fifth Avenue Slows

New York report shows April to July births in the city with Fifth Avenue recording the fewest than 10 births in the wealthy stretch. Heaviest birth rate clusters near Division Street reflecting opposite conditions. A La Grande donor bought and gifts a church organ to Middlepoint Hoe church. Rev Johnson awaits shipment.

New York Bureau of Vital Statiation Fifth Avenue Division Street la Grande Middlepoint Hoe Rev Johnson Wallowa

Furnished rooms for rent and house for rent notice

Multiple classifieds list furnished rooms for rent with contact Mrs. W J Snodgrass and a five room house via C Ralston at Nebraska Usah store. Also board and lodging offered by Mrs Goodall at 2114 Sec or phone 707. A cook or housekeeper position is sought by an experienced Japanese. G B Shoe Shop announces lease by Rol Walker with RO Coger handling repairs and stock, claiming guaranteed satisfaction.

C Ralston Nebraska Mra Goodall Ae Cook Or Ihratel Rol Walker G Bb RO Coger G B

Centennial Hotel Rates and Monthly Patron Specials

Hotel advertises 81 per day room rates with meal sets and monthly patron specials. Proprietors listed as Mre A and Marpheson and Miss O M Garm. Located on Adams Avenue with phone number 11él.

Mre A & Marpheson O M Garm Adams Ave

Don't Borrow Trouble Instead Beat Ills with Electric Bitters

An aging medical ad urges readers to seek relief from ailments like dyspepsia dropsy Bright's disease and internal disorders at Newlin Drug Co store. It promises cure and permanent forgetfulness of ailments, claiming relief from heavy pains and exhaustion and mentioning price.

Newlin Drag Oo

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