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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
2
A mix of editorial notes, local notices, poetry, and ads. Items mention anonymous submissions policy, advertising rates, and spring poems. Notices announce the administrator for Rhoda S. Cameron’s estate and a spring tonic promotion.
Washington reports that the House Naval Affairs Committee favors building a U S battleship similar to the Dreadnought. The proposed vessel would be one of the most formidable warships, with the name constitution boosting public interest and national pride in the project.
The article notes Good Friday as one of the most solemn church days tracing to early Christianity. It describes its link to the Day of Atonement and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as a universal atonement for humanity. Millions of Christians will reflect on sin and the Passion as Christ is crucified in religious observances.
Four houses and lots offered for cash sale at a great sacrifice. Rented properties in good locations bring $85 monthly rent. First caller to Frep Jacobs will secure a bargain as sale is urgent.
The County Court of Union County Oregon appoints Administratrix of Herman C West deceased. All claimants must present verified claims to attorney Wm B Sargent Foley Hotel Block La Grande Oregon within six months from the date of this notice.
City council orders sidewalk repairs by abutting owners on K Street between Second and Fourth Streets must be completed by April 20 1906. Resolution passed April 4 1906. Recorder J R Snook records the action.
The notice advertises a Red Cross drug store operated by A C MacLennan promising fast accurate handling of prescriptions and family receipts with pure drugs and graduated pharmacists always on duty. It invites customers to have their doctors telephone prescriptions and promises to do the rest with a fair trial.
First publication March 26 1906 Union County Oregon Circuit Court summons to Allen Clark defendant to answer by May 8 1906. Plaintiff J E Bateman seeks 53 76 with eight percent interest after October 1905 plus 20 attorney fee and costs. Attached property sale ordered to satisfy judgment.
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