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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
4
The addition of a business course including typewriting and bookkeeping to Pendleton schools aims to attract earnest youth. The education can be turned into immediate income and keeps money from leaving Pendleton for private business schools.
This morning the general passenger agent A L Craig announced a price cut effective September 1. Thirty day tickets from La Chande to Portland drop from one and one third to one and one tenth. After September, thirty day tickets to Portland and return fall to 810.06, saving 82.10 for travelers.
Indebted to the Interm of Book and Thomas are asked to call at the old market stand to settle accounts. They may consult Mr Gw Thomas or Miss Vera Harding for arrangements and settlement.
Harriet Howard of 209 West 24th Street New York claims years of salt rheum or eczema were cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad promotes the salve as a quick healer for cuts burns and sores available at Newlin Drug Co.
Fred V McCracken states he will not be responsible for any bills contracted by his wife Grace E McCracken from this date onward at Walla Walla. dated August 14 1905.
Sealed bids will be received for bar privileges at the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Association meeting to be held near the city the week of October 7. Bids open Tuesday August 22, 1905. Address Fred J Holmes secretary La Grande Oregon N K Went president.
Clarification in a legal contest notes that John J Light faced Jack W Spencer in the center case rather than the reverse. The correction states Light brought the center case and was not the defendant.
Portland police allegedly stole the clothes of six men who were swimming in the Willamette River leaving them to return home naked. Authorities say officers then conducted a humorous parade back to headquarters.
A report notes about 7000 pushcart peddlers operate in New York City. The figure highlights the scale of street vending and its urban presence. Local vendors group discussions and municipal rules influence their daily business.
The Hottest Coon in Dixie tonight pleased Pendleton and Walla Walla audiences with its entertainment.
Finder returns the coat to the Valley House on Adams Avenue and receives a reward.
Real Betaly Ioana and LA GRANDE INVESTMENT CO seek staff with bookkeeping or clerical skills. Inquiries at the office. Also listings for a housekeeper wanted at Western Union Telegraph Co and a local buyer seeking a milch cow, poultry, and other goods at a Jefferson Avenue warehouse.
Under new management the Centennial hotel offers a board and room at 85 per week with meals at 25 per date. Special rates available for monthly patrons. Address No. M17 Adame Ave and phone LIG1 Mre. W E Murchibon proprietor.
A four year business in the Grande Ronde Valley posts a public note thanking patrons for their kindness and support during its operation in the city and county. The brief message extends gratitude to citizens and friends and repeats sincere appreciation.
The firm J F Bull & Co. dissolved by mutual consent. All bills due to the firm payable to J Ht Russell who will receipt for the same and pay all bills against the firm. Dated La Grande Oregon August 15 1905 James Russell J Bull
The District School Board of School District No. One Union County Oregon invites bids by noon August 90, 1905 for furnishing and constructing an eight room school building per plans by A C Williams. Bids to be accompanied by a certified check for ten percent. Completion by January 1, 1906. Board reserves right to reject any bids.
The Rock & Thomas Company sells its La Grande Oregon markets and property to Grendy & Rusesll. G W Thomas will collect all debts and pay obligations. Fred M Rook retires from interest. firm name continues under new ownership. Aug 15 Sept 15.
Five rooms two 30 ft corner lots near a new school site. Hall cash. Inquire at this office.
The La Grande Real Estate Association warns that anyone found dumping refuse on Riverside and Williamson's additions to La Grande will be vigorously prosecuted. Signed by William Miller, President.
GRAINING AND ART DECORING Why not if your painting done well when you can leave it cheaper than it takes for the average dauber to spoil it? Get used to having new wood finish on your walls. Egg shell and velvet glass mirror polish. 8 D Kinney can grain up your old rooms and make the wood look like fine quartered oak furniture. 1433 Adams Ave La Grande Ore.
The Astoria and Columbia River Railroad opens a summer timetable linking Portland Astoria Gearhart and Seaside with direct round trip excursions to Clatsop and North Beach points. Daily trains depart Union Depot at 8:00 am arriving Astoria 11:30 pm Gearhart 12:20 pm Seaside 12:30 pm. Saturdays Portland Seaside Flyer 2:30 pm arrives Astoria 6:50 pm Gearhart 6:40 pm Seaside 6:20 pm. Tickets include round trip rates 4.00 to October 8 for Clatsop North Beach. five round trips commutation 18.00 to October 16. Saturday specials 2.50 round trip return Sunday. Tickets interchangeable with OR N trains. baggage transfers free at Astoria. inquiries A Stewart Portland and JO Mayo Astoria.
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