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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1905

Page

4

Widow Wins Zeigler Will Contest in New York

The Zeigler will contest ends with a settlement paying widow Metilda Zeigler 12 million in cash and 6,000 shares of Royal Baking Powder stock worth 1.8 million. Justice Glegrich approves the arrangement, executor Justice Gaynor to distribute assets including city and country homes and income of 50 thousand yearly. The estate totals about 18.2 million with real and personal property across New York and New Jersey, and involves adoption-related allocations.

New York William Zeigler Zeigler Glegrich Supreme Court Gaynor Metilda Zeigler Royal Aking Powder Company Mra. Zeigler Zegler New York State New Jersey Connectiva

Mount Rainier Rated Highest Peak in United States

Measurements by A G Mo Adie, Ban Pranciace office, and Professor Leconte show Mount Rainier at 14 630 feet above sea level, higher than Alaska’s Mount Whitney at 14 515 feet. Both peaks were measured with the same barometers amid reporting on Sierra and Appalachia expeditions.

Portland Washington Sierras Maza- Mas Appalachia Svc Tong

Riot in San Juan as longshoremen clash with police

Three killed and 45 injured as a thousand strong mob overruns San Juan during a wage strike. Police fired on rioters, destroying street light globes and plunging the city into darkness overnight. Reinforcements requested as authorities regain control with expected further trouble.

Fen Juan San Juan

Tacoma Beats San Francisco In Opening Season Game

The Tacoma team opened the second half of the season by defeating Dillon's Angels in a junior standings game. Keele and Graham led the effort with clean batting while Heary outpitched Keele in tight spots. Errors by Tacoma were costly in spots, but solid defense and timely hitting sealed the win for Tacoma.

Tacoma San Francisco Viaitora Keele Get Bing Hoare Graham Henley Wilson Thomas Williams

Portland Beats San Francies in Rough Eight

Portland defeated San Francies 6 to 0 as One land pitched cleanly allowing no runs. Garvin and Van Buren contributed key hits while Portland’s offense produced two runs in the fourth and two in the sixth. Batters Graham Stadey and Stadey delivered steady defense. Umpire Brar.

San Francies Oneland Garvin Portland Oakland Batlerer van Buren Graham Stadey Brar

Fragmented notice about a district issue and trance terms

A garbled passage mentions a venue and weighty feeling after a meal. It references Hollister and a person, with phrases suggesting dismay and disruption. The text is unclear but implies a local matter tied to a place and individuals named.

Major General James Richarde Carnahan Dies at 64

Indianapol is Aug 3 Major General James Richarde Carnahan commander of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias died this morning He was regarded as a candidate for commander of the GAR He was sixty four years old Chase Jones of Salem Ore visited the city on a brief business trip

Indianaspolis James Richarde Carnahan Knights of Pythias GAR Chase Jones Salem Ore

Kidney Care Ad Claims Foley's Cure for Weak Kidneys

An advertisement explains kidney function and how weak kidneys affect heart, stomach, and liver. It recommends Foley's Kidney Cure, explains a home test using first morning urine, and cites a user testimonial from Peter Woodruff praising relief after trying diverse doctors.

Foley

Wanted Day Work By A Competent Reliable Woman

Classified snippet from Hilgard Oregon seeking a reliable woman for day work with directions to leave communications at an office. Includes a dated posting and local contact.

Mra L Mangers Hilgard Oregon

Spoiled Her Beauty Finds Cure for Skin Trouble

Harriet Howard of 209 West 34th Street New York writes that after years of skin trouble nothing helped until Bucklen's Arnica Salve. She claims it quickly cured her sores burns and brought back her beauty. Sold by Newlin Drug Co. at 250.

Harriet Howard New York Bucklon Newlin Drag Co

Wood store notice at Old Town offers new stock and fall feed

La Grande Oregon dated notice from E J Atkinson announces a 30 day period for Wood at the Old Town location with cheapest groceries and provisions and a fall feed line advertised in the city.

Old Town la Grande Ore E J

Reward posted for arrest of stock thief in Union County

The Grande Ronde Stock Growers Protective Restoration offers a 650 reward for the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing stock in Union County. The notice is signed by the Secretary.

Grande Ronde Stock Growers Union County

Centennial rates and specials from Morpheson and Garm

Special rates offered at 81 per day with monthly patron options. Pro prietors Mr AKi Morpheson and Miss M Garm advertise at No Adana Ave and phone 1161.

Meaiagics Aki Morpheson M Garm Adana Ave

GRAINING AND ART DECORATING SERVICES OFFERED

Handyman ad offers wall grain and wood finishing to imitate fine oak. 8 D Kinney at 1413 Adame Ave La Grande Ore promises egg shell and velvet mirror polish. Also trades wagons for farm produce. inquiries via Anthony or Box 142 La Grande Ore.

Kinney Adame Ave la Grande Ore Tod Anthony la Grande

Warning Notice Against Dumping on La Grande Estates

Warning is issued that anyone found dumping refuse on property belonging to the La Grande Real Estate Association will be prosecuted. The affected lands include Riverside and Williamson's addition in La Grande. Prepared by Miller, President.

la Grande Elgin Rinehart la Grande Real Estate Association Riverside and Williamson LA Grande Real Estate Miller Prea

Cheerfully Recommended Rheumatism Cure Endorsed

O G Higbee of Danville Illinois states in 1901 that two years of rheumatism were cured in four years by Ballard's Snow Liniment. He confidently recommends it to others with similar affliction, noting personal success and satisfaction. Newlin Drag Co lists price 81 00 for the product.

Peter ’ Woodruff Foley O G Higbee Danville Ballard Newlin Drag Co

Notice to Water Consumers Arrears Call City Office

Notice to water customers in arrears to visit the city Recorder and settle immediately. The ordinance requires advance payment of rates at the water office on the first of each month or the succeeding month for meters, with shutoff after ten days if unpaid, and directs payment to the City Recorder instead of the Water Superintendent.

City Recorder

Herbine Cure Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments

An advertisement claims indigestion and a long list of accompanying symptoms are widespread among Americans, offering Herbine treatments as a cure all. The Newlin Drug Co promotes a bottle at price 6200.

Soc Bottle Newlin Drug Co

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