Mayor Proposes New City Charter and Water Works Plan
J B Stoopann urges adoption of a new city charter to replace the 1905 charter and outlines key provisions. He calls for separation of legislative and executive powers, two year terms, mayoral appointment and removal authority, expanded street and sewer powers, and a salary precedent. He plans to address water works next and hopes action before winter in La Grande.
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Came Ag
Municipal Corporation
Dillon
Baker City
la Grande
J. B. Stoopann
Hill's soda fountain and pasture for rent ad
An old advertisement promotes Hill's soda fountain with all popular drinks and urges savings for clothing and rent. It also lists 160 acres of pasture by Morgan Lake for $1.00 per head per month. Dr King’s New Life Pills are recommended for constipation, 25 cents at Newlin Drug Co.
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Hill's
Morgan Lake
Dr. King
New Life
Newlin Drug Co
Guardian sale of lots in La Grande Oregon 1906
By order of the Union County Oregon court a guardian will privately sell at my home 1432 Adams Avenue La Grande lots 17 18 19 22 and west half of 21 Brook 154 Chaplains Addition to the town of La Granda for the benefit of the minors Earnest N Patty Beatrice Patty and Frank A Patty. Cash in hand. Dated July 20 1906.
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Union County
State of
Oregon
Earnest N. Patty
Beatrice Patty
Frank A. Patty
Thomas F. Patty
Adams Avenue
la Grande
Illustrating Child Nature In City Accident
A three year old girl nicknamed Dot Baker fell from a second story window with a cat when the screen collapsed. She quickly recovered, inquired about the cat’s condition, and then walked home unharmed.
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Dot” Baker
Frank Baker
Kitty
La Grande Seeks Bids for Five Hundred Cords of Wood
The city of La Grande invites written bids for five hundred cords of green four foot wood. Bids must be filed with the City Recorder by 4 p m on August 13 1906. Wood must be delivered to the pumping plant by November 1 1906 and meet first class marketable standards. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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la Grande
City of
Timber Claim Auctions Stir Interest in Free TIABIR AIMS
Report notes multiple parties eyeing timber claims surpassing two million feet including Foley Elk and La Grance Investment Co as TIABIR AIMS hold potential free options.
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Foley Elk, la Grance Investment Co
Eight Acre Homestead With Barn Orchard And Water
Eight acres with a six room house a barn and space for chickens or hogs. Includes an orchard and abundant water. Located east of the flouring mill. Will exchange for city property. Apply at premises John Gavan.
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John Gavan
Bid for Bonds in La Grande Water Issue
Sealed bids will be received by the City Secorder of La Grande until August 1 1906 for $30 000 water bonds. Bonds bear 5 percent interest payable semi annually run 20 years with redemption privilege after 10 years with three months notice. G E Fower chairman Ways and Means Committee.
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City of la Grande
City of
Treasurer Calls for City Warrants
There are funds on hand to pay all outstanding warrants from the General Fund of La Grande City up to No 5289 endorsed Dec 10 1904 with interest ceasing on warrants No 6234 to No 6289 from this date. Funds also exist to pay Water Fund warrants up to No 6284 endorsed June 22 1906 with interest ceasing on warrants No 6058 to No 6284 from today. La Grande Oregon July 31 1908 JK Wrrour City Treasurer.
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General Fund
Fm Grande City
Water Fund
la Grande City
la Grande
Oregon
JK. Wrrour
Notice of Administrator's Sale in La Grande Oregon
Public sale of real property from the estate of D B May deceased in La Grande Union County Oregon. Conducted after August 26 1906 at private sale to highest cash bidder. Sale includes Lots 1 and 26 in block foll Predmore's Addition 1 to La Grande. Administrator T May signs.
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J. C. Henry
Union County
State of
Oregon
Eale
D. B. May
Predmore
la Grande
T. May
North Sea dyke leak and averted tragedy
A weakened North Sea dyke leak nearly became a ruinous break devastating Holland. Kenneth McIver of Waxceboro Maine avoided a tragic finish after a cold was left unchecked, a physician credited with saving his life. Dr Kings New Discovery cures coughs and colds, with a trial bottle free at Newlin Drug Co.
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North Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Waxceboro
Electric Bitters Prove Miracle Cure for Elderly Woman
Mrs. E. H. Brunson of Dublin proclaims she feels younger and stronger at 82 after using Electric Bitters. The tonic is advertised as treating dyspepsia, torpid liver, inflamed kidneys, and chronic constipation with a guaranteed purchase by Now lir Drue Co at a small price.
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E. H. Brunson
Dublin
Nowlir Drue Co
Price Cc
Local Butcher Promises Superior Meats and Service
A vendor boasts that non customers will be surprised by an agreeable offer and urges patrons to order again. He claims their meats surpass prior standards offering the best lamb mutton beef veal and poultry in season at all times.
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Lus
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Grande Ronde Lumber CO
Perry
la Grande National Bank
United States
George Palmer
J. M. Berry
Vick
F. L. Meyers
Casuien
W. L. Brenholts
Casinur
George L. Cleaver
C. C. Penington
F. M. Burkit, A. B. Conley, F. J. Holmes
G. W. O’neil
Washington Avenue
Julius A
Oesch
Oregon State Normal
Weston
Troma
Guardian’s Sale
Zona E Party
Z. Beatrice Patty
Ir, Swoon
Tiabir
Grandy & Russell
Lmars
Will Macre
Oxford
James. Farquharson
Sells Bros
JNEW
Salvo
Groupes
Watt Drug Go
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