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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1905

Page

3

Cove Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weddings

Miss Mary Jadger of Dayton Washington visits the Cove as a guest of Miss Stella Bevers. The Berry Carnival at Grande draws Cove residents. Miss L R Loreng departs for Boies to resume newspaper work. Campers gather at the Minam and more plan to go. Walter Pierce and family camp near Pendleton. Threshing begins across the valley as blackberry yield looks good. Prunes scarce due to late frosts. Seely expected favorable in sections. Miss Clara Bell and Mr E Bandera wed at the bride’s home with Rev Saxby presiding. the couple will reside in California.

Mary Jadger Dayton, Wesh Stella Bevers L R Loreng Cove Tuosedey Boies the Minam Walter Pierce New Pendleton Orne Teretes Arenes Clara Bell E Bandera Saxby la Grande Sanders California

Bear Visits Camp Near Sumpter Oregon

A party of campers near Sumpter Oregon encountered a black bear while two trail women guarded the camp. The bear approached the camp and claimed the bucket of huckleberries the women had gathered, devouring the fruit as they watched in fear.

Sumpter, Ore Folka

Will reveals small estate for rich Huthern man

The will of Fred K Michaelson opened in Redding California shows the estate left entirely to his youngest brother John Christian Michaelson of Elk City Idaho. Other relatives receive one dollar. The total estate after settlement is about 83100.

Redding Cal Fred K Michaelson Huthern California John Christian Michaelson Elk City Idaho Michaelson

Elks Parade Goat Team Captures Attention at Portland Exposition

In Portland the Elks showcased a four-goat procession led by Angora goats owned by W Edwards of La Grande. The unusual display drew bets at Cascade Lodge number 303 as the team traveled from La Grande to the exposition, a repeat yet unique feature after four years.

Portland Elks Cascade Lotge Dallee W Edwards la Grande

Hunters Licenses Await Reform and Revenue Concerns

The county clerk reports 330 up to date game licenses and $199 collected. Residents fear funds are not retained locally for wildlife protection and discuss possible legislative changes to keep license revenue within each county.

Thie

Deeds and Contracts for Deeds Filed for Right of Way

In Elgin parties act to secure a right of way through the region. They file numbers of deeds and contracts for deeds with the recorder's office, involving the R and N Company and the Wallowa Valley Railroad Company, suggesting a strong push for access in the area.

Bonda R&n Co Wallowa Valley R R Co Secorder

Trout Liberated from Private Fish Ponds in Idaho

State Game Warden W N Stephene reported from Tosseday that deputies released a huge number of trout from Henry Lake private ponds in Fremont County. An estimated 10 to 25 tons were set free to migrate down the north fork of the Snake River, the fish's original channel.

Hole W N Stephene Henrylake Fremont County Snake River

Sir Laird Clowes Dies at 45

London reports Sir William Laird Clowes died yesterday at age 45. A noted naval critic and author, he held the United States Naval Institute’s gold medal. The item ends with an advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets by Newlin Drago.

London William Laird Clowes Laird Clowes United States Naval Institute Chamberlain Newlin Drago

Le Grande Cash Store and Investment Co Classified Notes

FOR BASE Household for furniture complete outfit Inqale at Le Grande Cash Store 40 17 Real Estate Loans Apply amounts on City and Country Real Estate Loans closed promptly as soon as title approved LA GRANDE INVESTMENT CO WANTED A position by a competent man Bookkeeping or clerical work preferred Inquire at this office.

le Grande Cash LA Grande Investment CO

Reward Offered for Stock Theft Arrest in Union County

The Grande Ronde Stock Growers Protective Association posts a $50 reward for the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing stock in Union County. Signed by the Secretary.

Grande Ronde Stock Growere Protective Union County

Centennial Hotel Trans. Proprietors Murcheson and Garm

The Centennial Hotel on No Adame Avenue reports transacting business under proprietors Mre A EB Murcheson and Miss C M Garm with the contact phone number 1161 for inquiries and bookings.

Mre EB Murcheson Miss C M Garm Adame Ave

Public notice of gratitude from local business

To The Public we express appreciation for friends and patrons and their acts of kindness during four years in business in this city and county. We feel special obligations to the Grande Ronde Valley citizens and thank our supporters sincerely.

Grande Ronde Valley

Dissolution of J F Bull & Co. Partnership

Notice states the partnership of J F Bull and James Ruagsell is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts now due are payable to J H Ruosell who will receipt for them and pay bills against the firm. Dated La Granite Oregon August 16 1905. James Russell J Bull

J F Bull James Ruagsell J F Bull & Co J H Ruosell la Granite Oregon James Russell J Bull

Union County District seeks bids for eight room school building

The District School Board of Union County Oregon invites bids by August 30 1905 at noon for all materials and construction of an eight room school building per on file plans with A A Williams School Clerk. bids must include a 10 percent certified check. Building must be completed by January 1 1906. board reserves right to reject all bids.

District School Board of School District No. One Union County Oregon A A Williams Goard AO Williams

Notice of Sale and Business Transition in La Grande Oregon

The Hock & Thomas Company sells Ment Marketa and its La Grande property to Grandy & Rovesl who will operate under new fim names. Fred M. Hock retires from the business and G W Thomas will collect debts and pay liabilities. Stockholders listed as G W Thowna F M Book and 8 Ivanhoe.

la Grande Oregon Grandy & Rovesl Fred M. Hock G. W. Thomas

Hallard’s Snow Liniment Endorsed for Rheumatism

Danville Alabama resident O G Bigbee writes of relief after two years bedridden by rheumatism and four year illness. One bottle of Hallard’s Snow Liniment cured him and he cheerfully recommends it to others suffering from similar afflictions. Newlin Drug Co.

O G Bigbee Danville Hallard Newlin Drug Co

House for Sale Near New School Location

Five rooms on two 30 ft corner lots priced at 720 dollars. Half cash deposit and terms. Inquire at the office.

Warning Notice Issued Against Dumping on La Grande Real Estate

Warning is given that anyone found dumping refuse on any property owned by the La Grande Real Estate Association will be vigorously prosecuted. The affected areas include Riverside and Williamcon’s additions to La Grande and other listed parcels in the association’s holdings.

la Grande Real Estate Association Riverside Williamcon la Grande LA Grande Real Estate Miller Prea

GRAINING AND ART DECORATING OFFER

GRAINING AND ART DECORING Why not improve your walls with wood finishing inside your dwelling. D Kinney offers shell and velvet glass mirror polish and can grain old painted rooms to resemble fine quartered oak furniture at 1443 Adame Ave La Grande Oregon.

Poliah Kinney Adame Ave la Grande

Summer Schedule for Clatsop and North Beach Rail Excursions

The OR and N Co inaugurates trains from Portland to Astoria Gearhart and Seaside with direct routes and 8 00 am departures. The Portland and Seaside Flyer runs Saturdays 2 30 pm to Astoria and Gearhart. Special round trip excursion tickets to Clatsop and North Beach points are 4 00 dollars return until October 16th with five round trips for 16 00 good to October 11th. Saturday round trips are 2 60 dollars return to be used Sunday. Tickets to North Beach points tie to Astoria steamer service with baggage transfer free. Tickets are interchangeable and honored both directions Portland to Astoria.

Culbeuuie Astoria & Columbia River Railroad Portland Astoria Gearhart Seaside Clateap North Beach Union Depot Ihe Portland and Seaside Flyer Rone Clatsop North Beach Pointe OR & N Ateamere Or& N Co Olataop

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