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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1905

Page

4

Murderer Arres ted in Oregon linked to New York case

Baker City reports the arrest of D G Devling for second degree murder. Deputy Snow of Baker County and Deputy Steele of New York captured him at Greenhorn after a long fugitive search. He awaits extradition papers and is jailed in Baker County pending transfer to New York.

Baker City New York Bilge Oregon G Devling Green Born Snow Baker County Steele Deviing Oregon Lumber Company Greenhorn Deving Develing Frival Grenhorn

Wool trade reaches new peak at Furnish warehouse

Six million pounds of wool baled this season at Furnish warehouse doubling last year’s total. The site ran two large presses since April with about twenty workers, finishing with tonight’s last bale as wheat shipments begin.

Pendiston East Oregonian

Cheerfully Recommended Rheumatism Cure Ad

An 1901 testimonial from Higbee Danville Michigan praises Ballard's Snow Liniment curing rheumatism after years of illness. The ad notes available sizes 250 500 and 81.00, with Newlin Drug Co selling the product and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets as a pleasant easy laxative.

Higbee Danville Ballard Newlin Drug Co Chamberlain Newlin

Rochester arrest for Bennet Marshall on murder charge

Bennet Marshall aged 24 was arrested at his Rochester home on August 16 while recovering from a motorcycle accident. He is said to be wanted in Chicago for the Bate murder and declares the crime dastardly while detailing events before the ride and asserting his innocence.

Rochester Bennett Marshall Chicago Bate

City and Country Real Estate Loans Closed Promptly

Real estate loans closed promptly for City and Country Real Estate with title work completed at LA GRANDE INVESTMENT CO.

Soen LA Grande Investment CO

Reward Offered for Stock Theft Arrest in Union County

The Grande Ronde Stock Growers Protective Association posts an 860 reward for the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing stock in Union County. Signed by the Secretary.

Grande Ronde Stock Growera Protective Association Union County

Public appreciation note from Bock & Thomas

To the Public We take this means of publicly expressing to our friends and patrons the appreciation we feel for their patronage and many acts of kindness which we have received. During the four years we have been in business in this city and county we have met with such pleasant reception that we feel under special obligations to the citizens of the Grande Ronde Valley. Youre very truly Bock & Thomas.

Grande Ronde Valley

Dissolution of J F Bull & Co. Partners

Notice of dissolution by mutual consent of the partnership J F Bull and James Russell formerly J F Bull & Co. All debts payable to J H Rossell who will receipt and pay the firm’s bills. Dated La Grande Oregon August 11 1905 James Russell JF Bull.

J F Bull James Russell J F Bull & Co J H Rossell la Grande Oregon JF Bull

Union County Oregon School District bid for eight room school

Notice invites bids to furnish materials and construct an eight room school building in Union County Oregon. Bids due August 30 1905 by noon with 10 percent certified check. Completion by January 1 1906. Board may reject any bids. A Williams school clerk.

District School Board of School District No Union County Oregon A A Williams A . Williams

Notice of Change in Rock & Thomas Company

Notice to whom it may concern states Fred M. Bock retires from the company and G W Thomas will collect all claims and pay liabilities. Grandy & Raseel will conduct matters under the firm name, with pass-through from The Rock and Thomas Company.

Tts la Grande Oregon Grandy & Raseel Fred. M. Bock G. W. Thomas

House For Sale Near New School Site

Five rooms on two 90 ft corner lots near a new school site. Half cash. Inquire at these offices.

New School House

Warning Notice Against Dumping on La Grande Property

Notice declares dumping of refuse on Riverside and Williamson's additions of La Grande property owned by La Grande Real Estate Association will be vigorously prosecuted. Signed by Miller, President.

la Grande Real Estate Association Riverside and Williamson la Grande LA Grande Real Estate Miller Pres

GRAINING AND ART DECORATING SERVICES OFFERED

Local ad for painting and wood finishing claims to improve interiors with grain work and shell and velvet green finishes. Promotes turning old painted rooms into wood like quartered oak with mirror polish. Located at 1453 Adams Ave La Grande Oregon via D Kinney.

Epon Kinney Adams Ave la Grande Ore

Summer Schedule for Astoria & Columbia River Railroad

The summer schedule inaugurates service between Portland Astoria Gearhart and Seaside with round trip excursion tickets to Clatsop and North Beach points. Trains leave Union Depot 8:00 am daily arriving Astoria 11:30 pm Gearhart 12:20 pm Seaside 12:30 pm. The Portland and Seaside Flyer runs Saturdays 2:30 pm arriving Astoria 5:50 pm Gearhart 6:40 pm Seaside 6:50 pm. Special round trip excursion tickets from Portland to Clatsop and North Beach are $4.00 good for return until October. Five round trips cost $16.00 valid to October 15. Saturday tickets $2.60 for round trip return Sunday. Tickets from Portland to North Beach points issued with OR N steamers from Astoria baggage transfer free. Tickets sold at OR&N stations and interchangeable on this company between Portland and Astoria. For info contact C A Stewart Portland and JO Mayo Astoria and request Seaside Souvenir 190 with 40 views.

Astoria Portland Olateop North Beach Clatsop OR & N Agmtoria Or& N Co Qlatwop North Beach Polate Slor& N Clatsop Beach Long Beach Wash C A Stewart Avent JO Mayo Gf&pa Ore Columbia River Clateop Beach

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