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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1906

Page

6

New Telephone Numbers for Black Red Farm Directory

A list of new telephone numbers is presented under the heading Black Red Farm Main. The entry includes numerous numbers and an alphabetized roster of individuals such as Anderson Chas, Beldin J J, Brooks F P, Deakin Thomas, Ellsworth C W, Fisher Julius, Grady H C, Harris Frank, Harvey J T, Hubbard Dr John H, Landrum H D, Lewis Press, McCall Arthur, McMurrai M, Myers H U, Noyes Hall, Parr Simmons Go, Richardson Walter, Rohan FLEE, Santees Joe, Seitz Clyde R, Stacey Dalia, Taylor F G, Taylor Mrs Mamie, Top G, Vandermaulen J B, Zurbrick Franklin.

Anderson Chas. Beldin J.J. Brooks F. P Deakin Thomas Douglas I. F. Ellsworth C. W Fisher Julius Grady H.C. Harris Frank Harvey J. T. Hubbard John H. Landrum H. D. Lewis Press McCall Arthur McMurrai M Myers H. U. Noyes & Hall Parr-SimmonsGo Richardson Walter Rohan FLEE Santees Joe Seitz

Immense Oregon Land Deal Transfers Vast Grant Interest

Last week a major shift in Oregon ownership occurred as the bulk of the Oregon Central Military road grant, about 500000 acres, moved from the California and Oregon land companies to a syndicate of eastern and California capitalists. The Booth Kelly Lumber Co. is a large holder in the former group. The deal involved roughly 750000 dollars.

State of Oregon Oregon Central Military Road California Oregon Land Companies Booth-Kelly Lumber Co Eastern

On Easy Street and the Farmer’s Sudden Luck

A verse sketch extols farmers profiting from rising prices for butter veal pork and beef while eggs and hay fetch high values. The speaker notes urban residents feel outpaced as the farmer prospers, with the satire ending on the townfolks needing to yield.

Grain markets and street scuffle headline

Wheat opened at 14 closed at 14, corn 47 to 48, oats 29 to 29. Jas Parker and G J Gleason quarreled in a street contest yesterday. Marshall Rayburn intervened, both were fined $10 by Recorder Snow, with admonition to sin no more.

Scripps News Association Chicago Jas. Parker G. J. Gleason Marshall Rayburn Recorder Snoow

Local notes from Wallowa to Baker City and La Grande

A crowded paragraph of social updates reports visits and arrivals in Wallowa, Baker City, and La Grande. Names include Lizzie Gombs, Colon Lilly, Marion Buttler, Emma Harding, Dolly Zuber, Mabel Brownell, Jay Thompson, Ray W. Logan, Hettie Rogers, J. Ardry, EB Hays, and W. J. Church. Farmers and town events are noted, with mentions of a Seattle prize fight swindle and Radium Springs visit.

John Wilson Lizzie Gombs Wallowa Colon Lilly Frank Holmes Portland Marion Buttler Baker City Ben Scott Nampa Idaho Emma Harding Will Harding Nelson B.C Harding Dolly Zuber Mabel Brownell Farmington Washington Jay Thompson Pleasant Valley E. F. Parr Parr-Simmons Company Morro Ray W. Logan A.B Wheat King Union County Hettie Rogers E. B. Hays Salida Gol Seattle Last Nights W. J. Church

Nine Pound Boy Born to Local Couple in Troutdale

A nine pound baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Krouwse in Troutdale Oregon on Saturday August 25.

A. N. Krouwse Troutdale Ore

Valiant Men Wanted Message Echoes Cautionary Quote

A quoted line from a historical text urges wisdom patience and valor to conquer evil. The aphorism presents a moral exhortation attributed to GQuaries and framed as a call for steadfast strength in the face of wrongdoing.

Central Railway steel arrival boosts long sought line progress

The Central Railway reports incoming steel and hopeful progress as the line advances from Union to Cove toward La Grande and Medical Springs. Plans include a timber belt route to the mines near Medical Springs, with Union’s harvest time in view and broad support for timely completion. A local eatery invites patrons with affordable dinners and showcases kitchen standards.

Central Railway Union Cove Hot Lake la Grande Catherine Creek Medical Springs

Residence For Sale Or Trade Near New School

A five room house with four lots two blocks from the new school house sells cheap and on farms or trade. Inquire at this office before Sept. 10.

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the Golden Rule Company Adams Avenue Grande Ronde Valley Galland Sea Jefferson Ave Greenwood St. la Grande Watts Drug CO Depot Street E. M. Wellman ‘& Company M. E Bom EB. Hays Presbyteran Church Jack Childs Jessie Buch W. L. Buchana la Grand S -Unday Haines E.G. Adcock Hilgard Metropolis Joseph Palmer Charles Palmer Grocery Company Baker Radium Springs Sanatorium Haines Record Win J. Graham Ladd Canyon Mr. Graham Mormon Tabernacle T-N- Murphy J. A. Arbuckle la Flore de Hackman Havana C. E. Hackman Gov. Adams Avenue RED Gross Drug Store Maclennan al Sultahje Andra Tailor and Haberdasher WS
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