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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
5
The military supply department case found books fulfilled to cover a four year shortage totaling $100000. Chief clerk Wa Reorss was jailed fifteen months for intestraweer and Stonebreaker of the Kospual service received five years each.
A council meeting next Sunday will consider a closing ordinance to suspend business. The measure bans most commerce and restricts services including livery, bakeries, and markets, allowing only undertakers and doctors to operate. The draft aims to mirror strict old New England laws.
A twelve year old, Eugene McCoy, drowned yesterday afternoon while bathing in the river. Dr Molitor attempted rescue but could not reach him before he sank for the third time. Funeral set for ten o'clock tomorrow at the Catholic church with Rev Father Whyte officiating.
Pendleton plans a campaign to place a motor car on the run between Pendleton and Walla Walla with Harriman influence. La Grande may follow with the Kigin branch.
The four year old son of W W Weatherspoon of Pleasant Valley died after a day of fever and headache. An autopsy in Baker City found the cause of death to be appendicitis. The body was prepared by O M Whitehead and shipped to Birmingham for burial.
The Masonic grand lodge of Oregon purchased a 100 by 100 foot plot at the southwest corner of West Park and Yamhill streets from Fred Stanley and Robert Smith for 26000 dollars. A Marine temple will be erected on the site, the Oregon Daily Journal reports. The old temple at Alder and Third Streets may be sold with proceeds reinvested in the new temple.
Stray black horse described as chunky built about 850 pounds with brand. A suitable reward will be paid for information leading to its recovery. Call Black 681 with any tips.
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