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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1905

Page

4

Bank formation notice in North Powder Oregon

Seventeen domestic corporations filed papers this week with the Secretary of State, including Farmers' and Merchants State Bank with principal office at North Powder Oregon. Capital stock is 25000 dollars. Incorporators are H O Gorham NB Bowman 8 M Macon WJ Cavander and Chris Johnson.

Salem Ore Biale Farmers’ and Merchants State Bank North Powder Ore H O Gorham NB Bowman M Macon WJ Cavander Chris Johnson

Alfalfa Acreage Expands in Union County Valley

A V Oliver claims leading alfalfa seed volume in Union county as acreage rises annually. Farmers seed large tracts with Peirce Lios Geo Wade on Sandridge 60 acres and Dr Connor 100 acres, plus many at twenty acres or more. Alfalfa remains a profitable valley crop.

A V Oliver Union County Peirce Lios Geo Wade Sandridge Connor

Vinegar Factory Plans Expansion Mentioned at Medford

E H Ingham of Eugene visited Medford to arrange shipment of 1000 barrels of vinegar from Medford to Eugene. He stated Medford plant would be at full capacity and may be enlarged in the coming season.

E H Ingham Eugene Medford Oregon Eugenes the Mail

La Grande Advertises Ditching for City Water Mains

La Grande plans bid notices for digging over 6000 feet of ditching to lay water mains. The move aligns with the city growth indicated by a recent ten thousand feed project.

la Grande

Three New Banks Highlight Interior Growth

The Baker City Democrat reports rapid interior expansion with three new banks. One opened at Haines, another at North Powder, and a third new bank planned for Richland, underscoring resource development in the region.

Haines North Powder Richland Baker City

Mecca Pilgrims Drown After Boat Sinks

A boat sinking near Tunis today claimed seventeen pilgrims returning from Mecca. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities report the tragedy and begin investigations into the incident.

Tunis Mecca

Shooting in Hope: Buckley Wounded by Hewitt on Railroad

April 17 incident in Hope where Jens Buckley was shot in the breast by Hewitt of East Hope while Buckley photographed on the railroad. Hewitt was arrested on Buckley’s complaint and bound over to $1000. Some residents speculate Hewitt may be of unsound mind.

Hope Jens Buckley Hewitt East Hope Buckley

Digestive Elixirs Promised to Aid Weak Digestion

The ad touts Chamberlains and Livey Tablets as aids for weak digestion and vigor, claiming they replace nothing but help the digestive system. It urges trials, noting thousands benefited, with low price and no mercury or minerals, sold by Newlin Drug in Hollister.

Chamberlains &Tomach Newlin Hollister

Meeting at Ladd Creek School House Plans Irrigation

A meeting at the Ladd Creek school house Friday evening discussed creating a plan to store waters of Ladd Creek for irrigation. Walter Pierce with extensive land support invites other landowners. a civil engineer will estimate construction costs. The creek carries a large year round water volume and the site appears practical for a system.

Ladd Creek Walter Pierce Ladd Oreek Fuch

List of Advertised Letters in La Grande Post Office

Unclaimed letters for the week ending April 13 1905 in La Grande Oregon listed by name. Items include Backer Clearence Hush AC Forsyth Mie EJ Miller Frank Perry A W Ray Jack Sinclair Harry Hlair Edward Dickey Guy Fox Frank Harwood Don V Phillips Roy Bockfellow EB F Stein Eli Watkins Mra J8 Williams 0 B Bowen Walter 8 Faulk HC Gibbons Miss Ove Neleon Gus Raeware Jim Thomas Albert H Williams WA Grave Mies Aferal Vaughen Mra EA Mitchell Miss Mildred Lowenberg Herman Russel Mies Claude Tho above held 14 days then sent to dead letter office call advertised April 13 05 GM RICHEY Postmaster includes unrelated ad copy about Ho lister's Rocky Mountain Tea.

la Grande Oregon Clearence Hush AC Forsyth Mie EJ Miller Frank Perry Ray Jack Sinclair Harry Hlair Edward Dickey Guy Fox Frank Harwood Don V Phillips Roy Bockfellow F Stein Eli Watkins Williams Bowen Walter Faulk HC Gibbons Miss Ove Neleon Gus Raeware Jim Thomas Albert H Williams Mies Aferal Vaughen EA Mitchell Mildred Lowenberg Herman Russel Mies Claude Tho GM Richey

Stamp Photos Price at Taylor Studio

Taylor Studio advertises stamp photos for 26 cents per dozen offering affordable copies for collectors and hobbyists seeking quick prints.

Taylor Studio

Lost bandsaw reported near Fourth Street and Washington Elm

A bandsaw missing since April 6 between Fourth Street and the corner of Washington and Elm Streets. Finder urged to return it to this office for a suitable reward.

Fourth Street Washington and Elm Streets

Agents Wanted Big money selling imperial lamp burner

Advertisement offering exclusive territory to hustlers with 100 percent profit. Sample by mail for 75 cents. Call or address E C Bergh La Grande Ore March 24 April 24 Foley Hotel. SEWERS AND PIPE Bee J Habilda for septic sewers and sewer pipe. Leave orders at La Grande Marble Works.

Hustlera E C Bergh Foley Hotel la Grande

Pasture for cows offered in the vicinity

A neighbor advertises pasture space for Thos Stephenson and his herd. About 500 acres available to graze, with a water stream on the property. Asking price is 1.50 per month per cow.

Thos Stephenson Ron Malheur

Sealed Proposals for Court House Janitor Position

Notice from Union County Oregon invites sealed proposals for the janitor at the Court House inLa Grande. Proposals must be filed by May 3 1905 in the office of J G Gilham County Clerk. Dated April 18 1905 at La Grande Oregon.

la Grande Union County Oregon Asid County la Grende J G Gilham Union Co Ore

Notice of Post Office Hours Change in April

Public notice states Olfies houra at the Post Office will follow new hours from April 17. Money Order Window opens 8 p m closes 5 p m General Delivery Window 9 a m to 6 30 p m Registry Window 9 a m to 5 p m General Delivery and Registry Windows open Sundays 9 30 to 10 90 a m G M RICHEY P M

Se.m Sandaya Richey

Cures Coughs and Colds Endorsed By Topeka Physician

Local dealer O' Peterson at 625 Lake St Topeka Kansas advertises Hallard's Horehound Syrup as a fast cure for all coughs and colds with a testimonial from Dray Co. The ad touts a sweet palatable formula and lists the price at one dollar per bottle.

O' Peterson Lake St. Topeka Kaneas Hallard Newlin Dray Co

Music RP Tait Tait Pioneer Teacher of Grande Ronde Valley

Music RP Tait promotes as a pioneer teacher in Grande Ronde Valley offering full conservatory, popular place, and violin courses. He claims pupils gain strong instruction, with many graduates now teaching or soloing and earning good money. He offers church and Sunday School music and dance-friendly violin programs.

RP Tait Grande Ronde Valley Muale KR P Tait

Notable music school trains hundreds of pupils in 1904

The article describes a leading state musical institution with two departments for all ages. In 1904 it held about four thousand lessons, offering daily sessions for beginners and weekly lessons for older students, highlighting modern teaching methods and widespread local appeal.

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Stoddard La’gra Lumber CONDE Ralston Nebraska Jefferson Sts Grand- Ronde Lumber Co Perry, Oregon Grande Ronde Lumber Co Stackland & MacLachlen W. H. Bohnenkamp North Powder Merippa News Association America Rocky Mountain Geddes Harris Meat Market Smith Giroux Bros Leegee Oldenburg If Jschandler Fruitdale Aleo Barney Sperrow Zuber Second St Adams Ave W. J. Church la Grande National Bank Zober O & 7Th Streets la G Unde E Holmes la Grands Mra A L Stover Hills House W J Snodgrass Ed Stringham UAL Mayterson Mra Joseph Pullman Cor 6Th Washington Centennial Hotel E Morcheson Mira O M Garm WEATS Abe Bock & Thomas Homeseekers G H Ted Walla Sanford D Kinney Adama Avenue Greenwood Street C. T. McDaniel Ontario ILA Grande School Day
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