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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1906

Page

3

Fraternal Lodges Meet Weekly in Local Halls

A list of fraternal bodies including La Grande Lodge No 16 and No 453, Woodmen of the World, Red Cross Lodge No 27, and Parental Orders meet on various weekly schedules at Odd Fellows, Redman, K P and other halls. Visiting members invited. details include meeting days and officers.

Easles la Grande Aerie Mary Elkwall Broren la Grands Lodge No Model Restaurant J. A. Ansucke N. G LO. T. M. Hive No Redman All Wom Lona M. C. Vessey la Grande Lodge No Ells’ Hall Adams Avenue E. W. Davis G. E. McCurry Woodmen OF the World K. of P. Hall Gorp ED Jaccass J. H. Keeney RED Cross Lodge Castle Hall Corpe N. L. Ackues C. C. R. Pattison K. R

Horses Lost and Property for Sale Notice

Horses missing, fifteen to twenty head, brand half circles on right thigh. Reward offered for return or information leading to recovery. Also eight acres, six room house, barn, chicken or hog place, orchard, water, east of flouring mill. Will exchange for city property. Apply at premises, John Gavan. A. B. Gontey notice included.

A. B. Gontey John Gavan

Wager on Coal Price Ends With Stopped Pay

In Pendleton two businessmen, John Schmidt and Henry Kopitzke, bet $1000 that coal could not be delivered at $7 a ton. Schmidt’s check was halted after Kopitzke and Laatz coal dealer backed out, leaving Schmidt unable to collect the wager.

Pendleton John Schmidt Henry Kopitzke Schmidt Laatz

Heat, deaths, and disruptions across the West and Midwest

Heat brought two deaths and numerous prostrations in Chicago as noon temperature reached 90. Oakland freight embargo ends with Southern Pacific lifting bans on bulky freight. Eva Farrier of Albany becomes insane after husband’s desertion and is committed. Pat Cowe of Omaha linked to Cudahy kidnapping case arrested then released in New York. Thomas Robinson vows to sue Oregon and Michigan governors for 25000 each. Joseph Barnes is killed in Gervais Oregon when a gasoline engine explodes. Thieves operate around Centerville Idaho as authorities seek identities. North Yakima and Valley Railway starts steam lay with new track. Nez Perce county Idaho to send 16 irrigation congress delegates and half ton of produce. Northern Pacific plans improvements at Hoquiam Washington. Mining man Pady Burda returns from St Louis and Chicago with 5000 as second payment for Marguerite Mining company.

Chicago Oakland Southern Pacific Eva Farrier Albany Ora State Pat Cowe Omaha Cudahy New York Thomas Robinson Globe Trotter Oregon Michigan Joseph Barnes Gervais Centerville Idaho North Yakima & Valley Railway Company Stee Naches Valley Nez Parce County Irrigation Congress Hoise

Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Quick Constipation Relief

A drug advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best remedy for constipation. It claims to awaken sluggish liver and unblock bowels, preventing appendicitis and toning the system. Available for 25 cents at Newlin Drug Co.

Dr. King Newlin Drug Co Chaseby, SR Elizabeth, Ill

Treasury Ensures City Warrants Ready for Payment

There are funds on hand to pay all warrants issued on the General Fund of La Grande City up to No 6289 endorsed December 10 1904 with interest from No 5234 to 6289. Funds exist to pay Water Fund warrants up to No 6284 endorsed June 22 1906 with interest from No 6058 to 6284, exclusive 2 cases from this call date. La Grande Oregon July 1 1906 J K Weickner City Treasurer.

General Fund la Grande City Water Fund la Grande Oregon J. K. Weicnr

Visitors and protests dominate Baker County notes

Mrs Fred Holmes and Nellie Grimmett visit Cove at George Hollmes home. Dayton guests plan Cove visit. Edith Anterton and Netta Kiddie report a fine time at McDonald Russell Camp. Pearl Edwards visits relatives. Clinton Irvin returns from Americans Lake with Oregon National Guards. The O R and N protests Assessor Fleatwood valuations, suggesting $6500 per mile. board of equalization meets next week to handle widespread complaints as taxes may fall.

Fred Holmes Nellie Grimmett Cove George Hollmes John S. Clark Neice Byrn Dayton Wash Edith Anterton Netta Kiddie McDonald Russell F. Hi. Khidle Baise Mise Pearl Edwards Malheur William. Thomas Clinton Ivrin Americans Lake Wash Oregon National Guards O.r.&n Fleatwood Baker County Board of Equalization Herald

Wheat Growers Sale Postponed Amid No-Show Debate

The third regular wheat sale day was postponed one week after no buyers or sellers appeared. President Scott cites farmers’忙 schedules and private crop sales as reasons, while buyers fear the association is breaking up. Scott reports a 10,000 bushel crop sold privately at 69 cents per bushel. Nearby, a sheep disease near Ellensburg causes several deaths and prompts state investigations.

Scott

The Creamery Pays Stand by the Creamery

The Echo area views the creamery as vital to the lower Umatilla country and irrigation. Alfalfa land should favor productive dairy feeding over hay for longhorns. Feeding hay to scrawny cattle lowers value. feeding to creamery cows increases worth. Persia’s annual cotton crop is estimated at about 15 000 tons.

Umatilla Persia

Union Services Invited by Local Churches

The text announces Sunday school offerings for the Nelsons Junior League Epworth League and union services at a Baptist church and the Methodist church. Pastors Meredith and Olbein invite all to attend, with preaching by Ty Hayes and W. Hy Olbein.

Bombay W. Hy Olbeon At & P Methodiati Acordia

Also Mentioned on This Page

G L. Biggers M. P Thee Ralaton J.m.berry J. H. Hubbard M.D Slater Building Gov. Fir Street Jefferson Avenue A. L. Richardson N. Molitor M. D Depot St Willard Smith Thea Foley Building V. T. Bacon M. G. Hall DR. H. Volp Jice R. F. E. Moore DR. H. GC. P, Moore Osteopathic Kirkeville Jones Crawford & Crawford Attorneys-at-Law Prabdr Fr, Williams A. G, Williams Williams Bros Ralston L. A. Pickler Court Minino Bohnenkamp Building B. Cawthorn P. A. Charlton Su'ce Hill H. A. Watson Mgr Office Lewis Building la Grande, Or Taylor 1. R. Snook W.S Ar. G. L. Biggers W. P D. E. Cox Odd Fellows Hall G. E. Fowhen C. P WU. E. Cox Scribe la Grande No C. OG. F. Hall Cc. S. Wil Joan Hats Foresters OF Ameriga Marion No. 22 Redman Hall LL. Swoognass Financial Sec. Board of Trustees G. L. Biavens Joan Hace G. S. Winliamt Q. F. Hall H. C. Ball Mox Broca WM. Reynolds Rod Vice Staniels & Jarman Norther Pacific Railway Hoquiam Pady Burda Mullan St Louis Chisago Marguerite Mining Company Baker Rock Mountain Dragetata Ellensburg SS. S. Stupa Tonic Swift Specific CO Atlanta. GA Horain Huilding Foley Hote Tipm Latter Day Saints Sumtey School Reese Ba Olay Wat Tony Po Catrouc Orurce Wd, Whyte Hoeary Benediction Bunday Certral Church Homme H. King Bible Hihoo Wediesia Woman's Missionary Axis L Chumch Trinity Mecca Christ Presbyterise Charel Mra. Lynn AG Ae Oxford James Farquharson Cains Wonder Worker DR. King’s LUNCS Ital Tists Newlin Drug Company
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