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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1905
Page
3
Sermon Moves Congregation at Baptist Church
A full house at the Baptist Church heard Mr Ellis deliver a powerful and tender sermon last night. Several attendees asked for prayer while others joined the church during evening services. Mr Ellis will speak again tonight on the theme The band writing on the wall. You are invited to attend the service with special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Ellis
Ellie
Japs Broke Faith
The State Department released correspondence showing Japan told Minister Griscom in Tokyo on February 6 last year that it would break diplomatic relations with Russia and that hostilities would not start a war. The fighting began on February 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boripps News Association
Washington
State Department Today
Griscom
Tokio
Russia
Elestrno Bitters Promoted For Digestive Ailments
An old advertisement urges readers to seek Elestrno Bitters for internal disorders including dyspepsia biliousness and Bright's disease. It promises relief and fuller health, claiming the body will be freed from burdensome debt of disease. Available at Newlin drug store for bio. Uuaran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Elestrno
Children's tonic advertised at Newlin Drug
An old advertisement touts Helliater's Rocky Mountain tea as the best baby tonic for strength and health, priced at 35 cents, carried by Newlin Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helliater
Newlin
Horehound Syrup Endorsed by Druggist in Wisconsin
Henry Stearn, a Shallaborg Wis draggist, reports Ballard Horehound Syrup relieves hoarseness and coughing and improves breathing. He has sold it for two years and notes customers return for more, recommending the preparation. Newlin Drug Co. price listed as $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stearn
Shallaborg Wis
Newlin Drug Co
Ballard's Scone Liniment Endorsed for Burns
A Pana Illinois reader endorses Ballard's Scone Liniment noting it is a dandy for burns and effective for cuts and bruises. The writer recommends keeping a bottle on hand for farm accidents and emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pana
Illa
Ballard
Healthls Herbine Promises Health Benefits in Early 1900s Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Herbine as a daily morning tonic to ward off disease and cure constipation biliousness fevers skin liver and kidney complaints. It claims blood purification and clearer complexion with a testimonial from Mrs D W Smith of Whitney Texas dated April 3 1902 praising its effects. The ad is attributed to Newlin Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D W Smith Whitney
Texas
Newlin
Track Team At Work In Training For May Meet
Our high school boys are in training for the Field Meet at Baker City on May 2. Captain Claire Gilfien leads the squad with coach J H Peare guiding a course of special instruction. Practice happens near the courthouse several evenings weekly as they refine and discover their strong events. Raymond McHeenan is expected to better last year’s Baker City 100 yard winning time of under a second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Claire Gilfien
J H Peare
Court House
Raymond McHeenan
Senator Jones Fined for Failure to Appear in Canadian Case
United States Senator Jones was fined $273 and costs in Judge Muresky's court in San Francisco for not appearing as a witness at the trial of Enil for $270,000 brought by Capt. William Novak against William Fleming. The case was postponed to April 24 and further costs may be assessed if the Senator fails to appear. he is reportedly in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francico
United States
Jones
Quiet Wedding At the Residence of Mr and Mrs La Grande
A quiet wedding united Frank Suydam and Mes Treecy Crow at eight o'clock last night with Rev OH King officiating. The bride wore a blue gown with white lace and cherry blossoms. The groom in black smiled as guests enjoyed a supper before the couple began housekeeping on the north side. The bride is a twin daughter of Mr Jas Growl, early La Grande settler. the groom is a leading young contractor. Friends wish them long life and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
W A Hauser
Frank Suydam
Mes
Treecy Crow
Rev
OH King
Jas
Growl
la Grande
Beet Industry Prospects Rise in Valley
Field superintendent F Bramwell reports this year’s sugar beet acreage will exceed previous records. Contracts cover about 3300 acres with potential irrigation, predicting yields not below last year’s nine tons per acre. Based on current averages, 34 000 tons are likely, yielding growers around 17000 dollars and a 120 day factory run. The valley beet industry is expanding rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F . Bramwell
Centennial Notes on Lewis and Clark Exposition Progress
The Experimental Gardens at the Lewis and Clark Exposition are abandoned to make space for buildings. A tent houses all electric lighting effects and will be ready for public inspection after minor details. The Oregon state building features towering Tonia columns and an imposing exterior as other state structures progress. Increased crowds have driven more turnstiles and preparations for permanent entrances will begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State
New York Parties Plan Electric Railroad Visit
New York parties interested in the electric railroad will depart for the Grade Ronde Valley on the 26th of the month. It is expected that the work of construction will follow their arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ronde Valley
Assembly Rejects $20 000 Portland Expo Appropriation
Madison officials report the assembly voted 61 to 4 to kill the second measure to appropriate $20 000 for the Portland expo. Jersey Cream Patent Flour is advertised as Romig and Staples guaranteed product on the records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Wis
Portland
Jersey
Romig & Staples
Women Elect Officers By Scrippe News Association
Mrs Helinds H Halley of San Francisco was elected corresponding secretary as officers were chosen by the association in a meeting at this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe News Association
Helinds H Halley
San Francisco
Derrick Collapse Kills Eleven at Putilof Works
A derrick at the Putilof Works collapsed near Petersburg in the afternoon killing eleven workers and injuring fifteen others, according to the Scripps News Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps News Association
J. Petersburg
Putilof Works
Consolidation Forms Baker Light and Power Company
Articles of incorporation filed in Baker City to form the Baker Light and Power Company with capital stock of 400 000. New entity takes over Rock Creek Power and Baker City Gas and Electric holdings. J W Anderson of Spokane arrived to oversee the move and stated no changes to current operations or staff were planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Baker Light and Power
Johns
FN Averill
Parker
Rock Creek Power Company
Baker City Gas and Electric Company
J W Anderson
Spokane
Million-dollar sale closes on Clinton mining claims
Donald McDonald, who bought the Lilloot mining claims near Clinton at a receiver's sale for $600, has sold them to an English syndicate for $1,000,000. The deal, completed after about a year of development, confirms their high value and McDonald's warning that he might be beaten but would strive to recover his money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattle
Donald McDonald
Lilloot
Clinton
Jaat
Lhnglish
McDonald
La Grandee Public School Exhibit Highlights Student Work
An Observer visit with Superintend ent Hockenberry shows La Grandee school work prepared for Lewin and Clark fair. Dozens of drawings across grades display the high quality of instruction. Patrons who don’t visit can view the exhibit on return from the fair and gain insight into the school’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockenberry
Lewin and Clark
la Grande
Sealed Proposals for Courthouse Janitor in La Grande Oregon
Notice to receive sealed bids for the courthouse janitor position in Union County Oregon. Bids must be in by May 3 1906 in the office of County Clerk J B Gillam at the La Grande courthouse. Dated April 13 1906. Also a short note about Mrs George Harmon leaving for Baker City to visit friends for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Union County
Oregon
la Grende
J B Gillam
Union Co
Ure
Best and Whitest Bread with Jersey Cream Flour
A note endorses Jersey Cream Flour for the best and whitest bread. The brief advises bakers to use this brand to achieve superior results in loaf quality and crumb texture.
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Jersey
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