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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1906

Page

6

Society notes Farewell reception for M L Causey by Five Hundred Club

Mr and Mrs M L Causey were honored at a farewell reception hosted by the Five Hundred Club at the Bohnenkamp home. Grady won prizes and the couple received a fine gift from the club. Attendees included Messrs and Mesdames M L Causey H C Grady Fred Kiddlé Jay Van Buren E W Bartlett JH Alkire Wm Erickson Mesdames Allinson Gavana McGully and Mr Mac Lennan.

M. L. Causey Five Hundred Club W. H. Bohnenkamp Grady Mrs. Causey Messrs.and Mesdames ML. Causey H.C. Grady Fred Kiddlé Jay van Buren E W. Bartlett

A Good Minstrel Mahara’s Minstrels Delights Crowd

A fairly good sized audience enjoyed Mahara's Minstrels last night. Two highlights stood out Leroy Bland in an Indian characterization and the juggler. The performer’s song and dance impressed, with graceful movements and refined voice. Overall, audience reaction was highly favorable.

Mahara Leroy Bland

Minam liquor license hearing delays court adjourns

The county court considered petitions to issue a liquor license for Minam in North Elgin precinct. Attorneys Lloyd and Crawford argued for opponents. After nearly a day, the case was continued to the next session on September 1. Synhorst obituary notes infant Ray Joshua Synhorst aged 14 months.

Minam North Elgin Lloyd and Crawford G. Barry Synhorst Ray Joshua Synhorst John F. Synhors F. Synhorst

New Village Planned in Union County named Minar

A proposed city will be established in Un Br county in the north precinct of Elgin and is already platted. Lots sell at three hundred dollars per acre as buyers rapidly take them up, signaling a promising village. White's Grocery on Main 42 advertises fresh fruits on cold storage.

UN- Br County Elgin Minar White's

Local items recount visits and travels across Union and La Grande

A series of brief notices lists John Rich, M Waller, Arty Slater, Geo Geckler, W G Dwely, Rev O H King, E C Berry, Wil Selders, E C Cochran, Mrs J R Forest, Maud Morton, Geo Mack, LR Watts, Leonard Kidwell, G D Goodtough, Jay VanBuren, R Lloyd Elgin, George Peterson, Mike Tierney, Dacas Van Schoonhoven and others visiting, traveling, or engaging in business in Union, Pendleton, Cove, La Grande, Walla Walla and nearby locales with short notes on activities, trips, camping, court visits, and a Portland Journal contest.

John Rich Union M. Waller Cove Arty R. J. Slater Pendleton J. Slater Geo. Geckler W.G. Dwely Baker City J. R. Forest Chicago Iowa Pendleton EO Watts Hidaway Leonard Kidwell Allcel Oregon Brother Kidwell Walla Walla Jay VanBuren Denver van Buren Colorado Utah Idaho R. Lloyd Elgin Minam Agnes Milne George Peterson Mike Tierney Derango Frank Pike Tierney Pike J.P. Hannon Huntington Alaska la Grande Dacas van Schoonhoven Portland Journal Umatilla Portland

One Fare for Round Trip to National Irrigation Congress

The National Irrigation Congress will be held in Boise Idaho from September 3 to 8. The O R and N Company will sell tickets at one fare for the round trip with children at half rate. Selling dates are September 1 and 2. Continuous passage from date of sale until final return limit. Stopover privileges granted for return trip within the final limit.

National Irrigation Congress Boise Idaho Mit

WC Tu. All Members Urged to Attend Meeting

All members of the WC TU are requested to be at the home of Mrs C H Gor tomorrow at two thirty o'clock for urgent business before the meeting.

WC. T.U C H. Gor Tamorrow

Insurance Ads Highlight Accident Coverage

An advertisement for insurance urges readers to insure against accidents now. William Grant is named as the agent for several reputable companies and handles claims adjustments.

Wm. Grant

Foresters of America Call for Good Attendance

Attention to have a good attendance at our regular meeting Thursday evening. Initiation and team work discussed. L L Ssovorass, Fin. Secy.

Movable Dae Baptist Church Structure Sold for Removal

The old white church building on the site is to be removed after the sale to Jon Wilson who plans to relocate the structure. Foundation work will start once the site is vacated and the new brick church will cost about 9000 dollars. The previous church stood nine years on its current site after being moved from Fourth Street Old Town by J Childs.

Jon Wilson Old White Fourth Street Old Town J. Childs

Forty One Hunters Licenses Issued Yesterday

Forty-one hunters licenses were issued yesterday indicating many hunters plan to pursue all that the season offers.

UN Jo

Rogara and Lewis Given Marriage License in E'gin

County Clerk Gisham issued a marriage license last evening to John E Rogara and Miss Bell Lewis, both residents of E'gin.

Gisham John E Rogara Miss Bell Lewis E’gin

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