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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1906
Page
6
George Parr senior member of the Parr-Simmons Company arrived in the city today from Morro and will stay a few days to represent the firm. Mr and Mrs A P Naison left last evening for Kamela where they will camp for several weeks. census.
Clothing and dry goods shops in the city will stay open after supper tonight and tomorrow to serve the public during circus days. The extended hours aim to accommodate visitors and shoppers in town for the event.
The Observer reports M M WIL Foreclose Mortgage on fair grounds totaling about 11 000 The plan would wait until after the current fair before action The property includes several acres valued around 150 per acre and improvements estimated at 5000 total about 314 000 Holmes seeks a public spirited response to reorganize financing to keep a county fair alive. A LOST lace cap notice is included with a reward for return.
Local notes show W B Grandy traveling to Pendleton for a few days of business, J W Diley visiting from Hilgard, and Mrs G W Thomas in town from Ontario. Numerous residents depart for North Powder, Union, St Paul and Moscow Idaho, while others oversee work in La Grande and Elgin. The Commercial Club hosts a midsummer dance as local crews string wires to Medical Springs and Elgin. A city fire alarm prompts a barn blaze at Mrs Gangloff’s property observed by residents.
In the matter of the estate of R Ruckman deceased you are cited to appear September 6 1906 at 2 PM in Union County Oregon to show cause why an order of sale of Lots 1 2 3 4 19 20 in Block 29 Town of Imbler should not be issued to pay debts and claims. Witness Judge J G Henry with the court seal August 7 1906.
Ost Laly reports a black cloth jacket found near tia and left at its office with a reward promised. Also notes piano for sale at a low price and to inquire with Mrs S N Kaily.
Fragmentary text describes a restaurant dinner offering and dinner atmosphere with emphasis on quality and coziness. References to Vidy and Angies imply patrons enjoying meals. Content is garbled but centers on dining experience and hospitality at a modal restaurant.
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