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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1906

Page

6

Local Moves and Travel Notes From La Grande Scene

Mr. Rice of Hot Lake Sanitarium visits La Grande on business related to the institution. Mrs. H. C. Conner and daughter Maud travel to Pomeroy to visit friends. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Steward go to Portland and will visit Central Point. Rev. B. F. Meredith plans to Idaho Falls for the annual conference, with a favorable church vote expected for his return. An irregular entry about a man known as Hox Gar Gasey recounts prior disturbances in La Grande.

Mr. Rice Hot Lake Sanitarium la Grande D. H. Steward Portland John Marony Hox Gar J. C. Gulling See al the Paul J. A. Fraker Mrs. Fraker W. G. Sawyer Pierce- Sawyer Dairy Mr. Sawyer B. P. Burnett Starkey Burnett Thomas Fleming Iowa G. W. Jarrett Kamela A. L. Richardson Frances Massee Gertrude Ralson Eva Niell Mr.l. Masses Majestic Range Farms Majestic T. N. Murphy

Simmons begins extended business trip to four cities

G. B. Simmons leaves tonight for Denver Kansas City Chicago and Omaha on an extended business trip to promote the Parr-Simmons Co. He will visit his birthplace Kenosha Wisconsin briefly and be away about two weeks as he paves the way for heavy apple shipments.

Simmons Denver Kansas City Chicago Omaha Kenosha Wis Mr. Simmons Parr-Simmons

Bryan sails for New York from Gibraltar today

William Jennings Bryan sailed this afternoon from Gibraltar for New York City.

Scripps News Association Gibraltar William Jennings Bryan New York City

Tempting Plates and 25 Cent Delights at AAVADANT

Patrons praise the restaurant for cooking with the best market ingredients and a chef who runs the business to perfection. The menu offers a tempting plate of ios and a fiery southern dish, with regular powers at 25 cents delighting epicures.

Local Items Highlight Community Figures and Travel

Local items record residents visiting relatives in Union and Seattle, bank brick procurement, dairy stock interests, farm construction, health updates, travel mishaps, and a charm offensive by Admiral West promoting Majestic Range farms. Readers receive a snapshot of everyday life, friendships, and local business ties across Grande Ronde and Kamela.

C. E. Harper Blues Mountain Union Z. Galloway Walter F. L. Moyers Newbury Bank Andres Nelson Casenver Wallowa Wr. Allinson Baker City la Grande H. S. Massee Kamela

Railroad Improvements Underway With Cement Supply

Authorities notified to secure 7000 barrels of cement for immediate railroad construction in this city. Project aims to accelerate improvements and is set to begin promptly.

City switches to coal for pumping station needs

After advertising for wood and receiving no offers the city orders 550 tons of coal at six dollars per ton to replace wood. Water Superintendent Gilliham says the change will save about five dollars daily.

Gilliham

Baptist Church Relocated to John Wilson Property

Jack Childs and crew began moving the Baptist church to John Wilson’s hill area on Sixth Street. Rev Gibson plans excavation for a new brick and stone church, with an estimated cost of about $8,000.

Jack Childs Baptist Church John Wilson Sixth Street Gibson

Fourteenth National Congress to Meet at Boisa in September

The Fourteenth National Congress will convene in Boisa from September 5 to 8. A special Portland train will pick up delegates at intermediate points. Wm Miller of the Commercial Club invites eligible locals to attend with special rates and credentials. The note highlights irrigation as key to valley development and urges attendance for valuable information.

Boisa Portland Wm. Miller Commercial Club Union County Miller

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Golden Rule Oxfords Eure the Golden Rule Company Adams Avenue Parr-Simmons Company Grande Ronde Valley Jefferson Ave Greenwood St. la Grande Oregon Watts Drug CO Depot Street Skiddoo E. M. Wellman & Company H. C. Conner Maud Pomeroy Aavadant J. A Carrie Duryea Juanita Seattle George Burd Vincent Reeves Mormon Tabernacle Ted Kastor T-N- Murphy la Flore de Hackman Havana C. E. Hackman Greenwood Palmer House John Palmer Fir Greenwood Rocky Mountain RED Gross Drug Store A.C. Maglennan Stetson
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