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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1905

Page

4

Chicago witness recounts murder suicide in cab

Samuel Eisenberg testified in Chicago that he saw a man and a woman arguing in a cab near Broadway. He claims the man drew a revolver and shot himself after the woman cried, and he later learned the scene may have involved Cascar Young and Nan Patterson in New York.

Chicago Samuel Eisenberg Cascar Young Nan Patterson New York Eisenberg Young Broadway Bassid Eisthtwry Patterson Nao Patterson

American apples in England demand and price rise

A Halifax Nova Scotia newspaper notes January reports from Covent Garden about American apples selling in greater demand than Canadian, linked to superior quality. Prices run higher partly because American barrels weighed more than Canadian ones, according to Consul-General W R Holloway.

Halifax Nova Beobia Belites Covent Garden Proud Association Oconsul W R Holloway Nova “Bootia

Knights of Pythias contest set for Ta Grande May 6

Coming Enterprise Lodge No 94 K of P plans a district contest in Ta Grande on May 6. The winning team will travel to Portland this summer to participate in the work there, with a hoped showing in the district competition. Local Knights expect strong turnout and spirited rivalries.

Enterprise Lodge Téhaw Ta Grande Cdu

Eugene Mills May Move to Hood River

Business men in Hood River negotiate with Wright and Wilbur of Union owners of the Eugene woolen mill plant for location in Hood River. The Eugene plant owners have visited Hood River to discuss a possible deal with local merchants. Wright serves as cashier at First National Bank of Union and Wilbur as superintendent of the Union woolen mills.

Union Hood River Wright & Wilbur Eugene Wollen Eugene Wright First National Bank of Union Wilbur Union Woolen Milla

Governor Brady Presses Resignation of Wallington

Secretary Hitchodek reports Governor J Brady of Alaska demands Wallington resign for alleged ties to the Heynolds Alaska Development Company. If Wallington refuses to quit, he faces dismissal and accusations of using official power to aid the mining firm.

Wallington Hitchodek J . Brady Alaska Heynolds Alaska Development Company Sotentialactory Goveror

Fortune Chicago tale of a treasure found in a saloon cellar

John P Foes, aged 90, reveals a fortune similar to Monte Cristo in a Fortune Chicago tale. He found three old stock certificates of the People's Gas Light and Coke Co in his residence cellar. Lawyers value the shares at about 1,500,000, and Foes seeks an accounting and return of his stock with interest.

Chicago Alexander Duman Monte Christe John P Foes People’s Gas, Light & Ooke Co Foes People's Gas, Light & Coke Co

Pocket book loaned near office at Berry 1416 Fourth Street

A pocket book marked as loaned near the office has the owner to be located at Berry 1416 Fourth Street. The note directs the finder to deliver it to that address for return.

Berry Fourth Street

Delivery wagon serves Cream and Butter milk trade in town

New delivery wagon available to handle sweet Cream and Butter milk trade. Regular deliveries twice a week can be ordered at the Creamery by phone 2011. Cream will be delivered in quantities not less than one gallon at 1.25 per gallon. Butter sold in 1/2 lb or 2 lb quantities at regular retail prices. BLUE MOUNTAIN OREA

Blue Mountain Orea

Rummage Sale Planned at Peters Household

A community rummage sale is announced for May 4 6 and 6 at the Simpledient houses of Mr Hilpatrick. Contributions by friends are welcome and items can be picked up by Mrs Mac Woods Mrs J D Stiter or Mrs Jap tisvens.

Hilpatrick Mac Woods J D Stiter

Jersey's Cream Patent Flour Guaranteed by Romig and Staples

An advertisement promotes Jersey's Cream Patent Flour with a full guarantee backed by Romig & Staples. The copy highlights quality and reliability of flour in sacks sold to local customers.

Jersey Romig & Staples

Public Works Ditch Contract Let in La Grande

The city authorizes contractor Beavis to construct drainage ditches along multiple streets in La Grande from the date until 4 pm. Ditches total hundreds of feet in length with specific depths and widths, running to intersections at Valley Street and other blocks. The bid secures a bond for faithful completion and the city reserves the right to reject any bids.

Ted Grpantapdiren Ontramalt Valle S Treet Valley Street Syvax Nonighine Street Manroa AS Waleed Orié Block Seventh Aid U Adams Larande Beavis

Plans to Get Rich Stumbles at Newlin Drug Co Sale

Fragmentary text describes a sales event at Newlin Drug Co drug store promising guaranteed goods and a new start for voters, with references to plans to get rich and material constraints.

Newlin Drug Co Drug Store

For Sale Pou Room House On Large Lot

For sale a nearly new pou room house with a 60 by 120 foot lot. Located between streets 6 and 7 and 8th street. Apply on premises. (6-7)

Saw Lost Between Washington and Elm Streets

Notice asks the finder to return a handsaw lost April 6 between Fourth Street and the corner of Washington and Elm streets and to claim a suitable reward at this office.

Fourth Street Washington and Elm Streets Pindor

Pasture Offer Near Stephen's Farm With Water Source

A brief notice advertises pasture for cattle on roughly 100 acres near Stephenson. It mentions cows to run on the land with a stream of water and a price of 1.59 per month.

Stephenson

Bargain Offer for Farmland in Ontario Oregon

Here is a bargain on mighty ores of land in the county with water right, a good house and outbuildings. The place can yield ample produce and rent pays taxes. For sale on easy terms, write to T McDaniel in Ontario Oregon.

Geddes Eer T. McDaniel Ontario Oregon

Sealed Proposals Requested for Court House Janitor

Notice from Union County Oregon announces sealed bids for the position of janitor at the Court House in La Grande. Proposals must be filed at the County Clerk's office by May 1 1906. Dated La Grande Oregon April 13 1906. J 6 Gilham County Clerk Union Co Oregon.

la Grande Union County Oregon Court House Atate la Grandy Gilham Union Co Ure

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets as a remedy for weak digestion, claiming they aid digestion and improve strength when the right amount is assimilated. Sold at the Newlin Drug Co. for a quarter.

Chamberlain Newlin Drag Co

Cures Coughs and Colds Advertised in Topeka

An ad for Horehound cough syrup from Peterdon at 625 Lake St Topeka promotes it as a speedy cure for coughs and colds. Kangas praises the remedy saying it is sweet pleasant and effective. The price listed is $1.08 per bottle with a new tin container.

Peterdon Lake Topeka Kangas

Music Tait Promotes Conservatory and Popular Courses

Tait, a Pioneer music teacher in Grande Ronde Valley, outlines offerings for music students. He differentiates between Conservatory and popular courses, noting pupils may learn church music, Sunday school tunes, dance music, and light overtures. He reports former students becoming teachers and soloists.

RBP Tait Pionser Grande Ronde Valley

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