Elgin Branch Extension Starts Next Wednesday
Construction for the Elgin branch extension begins with a steam shovel and work crews arriving. The first eighteen miles have been let to experienced contractors, with plans to secure rights of way to Joseph and push the line forward. The Portland Journal notes local support for an electric line offering dual outlets to the Columbia river and broader transport links for the Wallowa valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Roephke
J Uacksey
PA Worthington
Aleo
Or’ & N’ Company
O'Brien
Portland
Joseph
Wallowa River
Portland Journal
Wallowa Valley
Harriman Road
Wallowa
Columbia River
Anderson
Whitman College
Wallows Lake
Joseph and
Walla Walla
Columbia
WJ Cook
Mill Creek
Looking Glass
Officers Change in Navy Yard Commands
Navy Department announces September 8 shifts. Rear Admiral G J Barclay detached from Paget Sound navy yard command to home. Captain W T Burwell assumes command at Puget Sound navy yard and station, succeeding Barclay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beripps News Association
Washington
Navy Department Today
G J Barclay
Navy Yard
Paget Sound
W T Burwell
Independence
Puget South
Barclay
Sealed Bids Sought for Bar Privileges in La Grande
Sealed bids will be received by the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Association for bar privileges for its fall meeting on association grounds near the city. Bids open Tuesday August 22 1905. Address Fred J Holmes secretary La Grande Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Oregon Agricultural Association
Bred J Holmes
N K West
la Grande
Oregon
Fred J Holmes
Notice of Nonresponsibility for Wife’s Debts
Notice is hereby given that I will not be responsible for any bill contracted by my wife Grace B McOraken from and after this date. Dated at Walla Walla August 14, 1005. Red V McOracken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace B
McOraken
Walla Walla
Red
McOracken
Rocky Mountain Tea Promised to Purify Blood
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy to cleanse the blood and prevent illness. It claims the product will drive out impurities and lists Teacr Tablets priced at 36 cents from Newlin Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Newlin Drug Co
Hale Household Furniture and Real Estate Loans Notice
Comprehensive household furniture and complete outfit offered by La Grands Wash Store and City and Country Real Estate. Real estate loans available. loans closed promptly once title approved. La Grande Investment Co seeks competent bookkeeper or clerical worker. Inquiries at office. tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale—Household Furniture
la Grands Wash
LA Grande Investment CO
Reward Offered by Grande Ronde Stock Growers for Stock Theft
The Grande Ronde Stock Growers Protective Association offers a reward of 850 for the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing stock in Union County. The notice is signed by the Association’s Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grande Ronde Stock Growers Protective Association
Union County
Centennial notes rates at 81 per day for boards
Centennial notes special monthly furnished rates at 81 per day for mental patients. Proprietors Mia A Morpheson Mina O M Garm run the facility at No Adams Ave. Phone 1161.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Morpheson
Mina
Garm
Adams Ave
Public gratitude note from local bookseller
To the public we express appreciation for patronage and kindness received during four years in business in this city and county. We feel special obligations to the Grands Ronda Valley citizens and thank our friends and patrons sincerely from Book ¢ Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grands Ronda Valley
Day
Foley House
Dissolution of J F Ball & Co Partnership
Notice: the partnership of J H Ball and James Russell doing business as J F Ball & Co is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts now owed to the firm are payable to J H Russell, who will receipt for and pay the bills. Dated La Grande Oregon August 15 1905. JAMES RUSSELL J H BALL
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H Ball
James Russell
Fim
J F Ball & Co
J H Russell
la Grande
Oregon
James Ruasell
J . Bull
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Praise From Rat Portage
A Rat Portage Ontario resident praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble and constipation describing them as mild and effective. The testimonial is offered for ease by Newlin Drag Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Saya C Towns
Rat Portage
Ontario
Canada
Newlin Drag Co
Notice for Bids on Eight Room School Building
The District School Board of Union County Oregon invites bids to furnish all materials and construct an eight room school building. Bids due by noon August 30, 1905, with 10 percent certified check. Building must be completed by January 1, 1906. Board reserves right to reject all bids. AU WILLIAMS, School Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District School Board of School District No. One
Union County
Oregon
UO Williams
AU Williams
Meat Markets Sold in La Grande Oregon to Grady and Rungell
The undersigned sold its meat markets and property in La Grande Oregon to Grady & Rungell who will operate the business. Fred M. Bock retires from the enterprise and G W Thoma will collect all debts and pay outstanding liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Oregon
Grandy & Rungell
Fred. M. Bock
G. W. Thoma
House For Sale Five Rooms And Corner Sofa
House offered for sale at 120 dollars. Five rooms and two 80 ft corner sofas described. Located near new school house site. Hall cash. Inquire at this office.
Warning Notice for Dumping at La Grande Real Estate
Warning is given that anyone dumping refuse on property belonging to the La Grande Real Estate Association will be vigorously prosecuted. The affected areas include Riverside and Williamson's additions to La Grande. Miller is listed as President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande Real Hatate Association
Riverside and
Williamson
la Grands
LA Grande RE
Graining and Art Decorating Service Ad
An advertisement offers interior wood finishing using methods like eggabel and velvet gloss with mirror polish. Kinney at 1433 Adams Ave La Grande Oregon promises to grain old painted rooms to resemble quartered oak furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egg Abel
Pollah
Kinney
Adams Ave
la Grande Ore
Summer Schedule For Astoria & Columbia River Railroad
The summer schedule includes direct daily service from Portland to Astoria Gearhart and Buyside with specific arrival times. The Portland and Seaside Flyer runs Saturdays from Union Depot to Astoria and Gearhart Seaside with direct through service. Special round trip season tickets to Clatsop and North Beach points are offered with return by October 6th, plus five round trips commutation tickets. Saturday specials priced at 2.50. Tickets and baggage handling details provided with agent contact for Seaside Heavenir 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria & Columbia River Railroad
Portland
Astoria
Gearhart
Lesside
Clatsop
North Beach
Union Depot
Gearbart
Buaside
Portland and Seaside Flyer
Clateop
North Beach Pointe
O R& N Co
Olateop
Pasengere
Clatop Beach
Long Beach
Ward
A Stewart
Alder St
Mayo
Gfe&pa
Ore
Aek
Heavenir
Columbia River
Olatsop Beach
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Stackland & McLachlen
Staniels & Jarman
Nebraska
Fir
Jefferson Sts
Ralston
T. Louis Livery and Feed Stable
Larsen & Norrie
Navy
Adams Avenue
Fieder
Onde Valley
Rheu
LA Grande Light and Power CO
A. B.C
Ivanhoe
Glassiie
Thomas
Hagcr
Keith
Timothy Hay
Oregon Produce Company
TUE Rock & Thomas Company
G. W. Thomas
F. M. Bock
F. Ivanhoe
WM. Reynolds
J. L. Mars
la Grande, Or
AL Estate AB
Wm, Miller
LA Grande School OF Music
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