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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1906
Page
6
An unidentified man about 50 was found at Umatilla last Friday, hit on the head and later died at the poor farm. He refused to reveal his name or origin, and sheriff and doctor could not elicit details. He was buried in Olney cemetery's potter's field.
Pioneer Kamela wood dealer Collins visits from Kamela en route to Freewater. Timber supply on the Blue Mountains is scarce and may not last Pandieto and Walla Walla through spring. Workers haul timber to the railroad. 300 cords near Kamela and 200 cords on the dump, as snow 18 inches deep aids sledding.
A prominent physician yesterday credited The Dalles with a special supply of pure water. He said that supply helped shield the city from a typhoid outbreak sweeping many other cities. The remarks underline The Dalles’ water strength amid regional health concerns.
Ktis reports all Isaac W. Anderson electric light and power plants have merged under Owe management led by A. L. Welch president and manager. Plants at Eugene Springfield Albany Cottage Grove Corvallis Seaside Roseburg Baker City Pendleton Oregon and Walla Walla Washington are included.
Mr. Newlin of Newlin Drug Co warns La Grande residents that changing weather causes coughs colds and bronchial illness and urges the aged and run-down to take precautions. He touts modern cod liver preparation Vinci as a non patent medicine containing restorative elements and iron, promising a refund if it fails. The product is advertised as available locally and in many towns nationwide.
In Alliance Kentucky F N Tackett recalls a severe year of lung bleeding and a dire cough. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a dramatic recovery after four bottles, claiming a permanent cure. Sold at Newlin Drug Store with a free trial bottle.
A masked skating party hosted by Sie Anoting Rik Wil offers a prize for the best costume. The event invites all guests to enjoy music and refreshments while the venue provides accommodations and a welcoming atmosphere for attendees.
Miss Nona Humstesk announces art lessons in watercolors and civia painting at her studio on 90 Main St La Grande. She offers orders and instruction to beginners and enthusiasts in a local studio setting.
Fragmentary notes indicate timber claims involving two million feet on prime dams and a potential upgrade to allow over one psi pressure. The text is unclear on dates or specific locations. Entities are speculative due to garbled OCR.
advertisement listing multiple plots and houses for sale with prices from 1600 to 350, describing orchards, water ditches, barns, and 5 to 9 room houses. urges readers to visit office for complete lot diagrams and purchase details. includes notes on easy terms and immediate possession.
Treasurer of Union County announces funds on hand to pay all county and scalp bounty warrants presented and endorsed prior to October 1902 and dated by November 16 1906. No interest accrues after that date.
Community directory lists La Grande Aerie 2 5F.0 EF. meets Fridays in Elkme, La Grande Lodge No.16 Saturdays, Star Encampment No.31 meets first and third Thursdays, La Grande Camp No.7708 Wednesdays, Foresters Court Maid Marion No.22 Thursdays, Friendship Tent No.431 KOT, Hiveno 27s sees meetings, La Grande Lodge No.435 Thursdays, No. 20 Red Cross Lodge meets Mondays, Knights of Pythias RED CROSS, Rathbone Sisters No.3 Wednesdays, Rib-Rathbone sisters activities and visiting member invites.
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