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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1906
Page
2
Notice from Le Grande Oregon newspaper printer listing advertising rates and policy. Mentions monthly and six month terms, single copy price, post office filing, second class matter, and signature requirements for submitted articles. Includes rate per line and follow-up line charges for consecutive lines.
Voters express disappointment that CG McLeod was not renominated despite his strong opposition to the division of the county and his active work last session. He initially refused to run but later consented after others filed petitions, a move seen as his own making. The western county views his efforts positively and would have supported his return if he had pursued candidacy earlier.
The note questions whether the primary election was a success and asks when Union County had more than 1200 Republican voters at a prior primary, asserting it tells the whole story.
Promoted tonic promises to drive away spring tiredness and restore appetite and sleep. Advertises as a great family remedy available as tea or tablets for 55 cents, sold by News in Davo Co.
Four rental houses in good locations are offered for cash. Each yields about $55 monthly rent and is ready for immediate sale. The seller, Fares Jacons, promises a quick bargain to the first caller.
John Wilson offers a quantity of first class seed oats for disposal. The notice specifies available seed oats for farmers and gardeners seeking reliable sowing stock.
Mrs Grace Barrie seeks six table boarders at No 1 08 4th Street for particulars call red 881.
La Grande Oregon council resolves to construct a seven foot wide sidewalk on the west side of Fourth street from K to street and repair existing sections from I to C streets. Abutting property owners pay. completion by April 20, 1906.
The Boise Statesman notes Oregon voters will decide in June on an amendment to admit women to the ballot. It urges Oregon men to grant women equality at the polls and to support progressives in widening suffrage nationwide.
The piece reports reform sentiment rising in the state with Sheriff Brown winning Baker county over Johns for governor. Sheriff Tom Ward gains a large Portland vote after a bitter contest, while Sheriff Smutt of Morro is renominated for the third time.
The piece argues critics who favor abolishing primaries overlook Furnish’s past spending to win a nomination and note that under a primary law he could not have been nominated. It contrasts his expenditure with that of other Republican nominees this year.
The passage notes voters aimed to nominate Geer to oppose Governor Chamberlain, arguing Geer would win if nominated. It concedes Withycombe would likely gain several thousand more votes than Geer would have received, given the present dynamics.
Bell approves building a seven foot wide sidewalk on the east side of Fourth St from 1 St to G St and repairs to existing sidewalks between J St and C St. Construction or repair to be completed by April 20, 1906, at abutting property owners' expense per city ordinance.
All stockmen with stock in Union county are notified to record their brands ear marks and dumps with the county clerk on or before May 1 1906. The Union county brand book will be published on that date and proper recording is necessary for publication.
First publication March 26 1806 in Gircult Court for Union County Oregon. Plaintiff E Bateman sues Allen Clark for 6535.76 with 5 percent interest from Oct 30 1905 plus 20 attorney fees and costs. Judgment by default if unanswered by May 8 1906. Property sale of NE of SW and SE of NW 1 18 in 2S R35 E WM to cover judgment. Published by order of Judge Robert Eakin in La Grande Evening Observer.
Board and room five dollars per week cash meals twenty five cents special rates finish monthly patrons Mrs W E Murchison proprietress announces new management for the property at 1417 Adan Ave with rooms and meals available through cash terms and monthly patrons noted by the proprietress.
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