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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1905
Page
5
A blue yearling heifer branded H. V on the right hip and split in the right ear strayed five miles north of Island City. Reward offered for information leading to conviction if stolen. smaller reward for return if only strayed. Contact H. Valine.
Fraternal groups meet weekly or monthly in La Grande. Lodges listed include La Grande Lodge No. 455 and No. 169 at Elks Hall and Post Office area, Star Encampment No. 3, Eastern Star Hope Chapter No. 18, Foresters of America Court Maid Marion No. 22, Friendship Tent No. 2 K O T M, L O T M Hive No. 27, with visiting brethren invited and meeting times shown for each.
The new Union M. E. Church was dedicated yesterday afternoon. Bishop Moore led a sermon asserting Christ Jesus as savior, with testimonies from Paul John and Mary. The brick church, built by Rev J H Walker's efforts, cost 4600 and was dedicated debt free.
London sources say Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour visited the peace scene and held a 46 minute conference before resuming reports that he has resigned from his post.
Pat Crowe of Cudahy kidnapping fame was arraigned in Omaha on the charge of assault with intent to kill Officer Jackson. He faces extradition from Montana to stand trial.
The Elks of this city held their annual memorial exercises yesterday at 2:30 PM. Ceremonies remembering the dead featured appropriate addresses and music. The principal address was delivered by Hon G. Johns of Baker City.
Mayors from Cleveland and other reform cities met on December 4 to form a state association under Mayor Tom Johnson. The group aims to plan legislation to aid cities with invited speakers Mayor Dunne of Chicago and Mayor Weaver of Philadelphia addressed the gathering.
A historical survey lists groups barred from voting: women in most states with Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming exceptions. idiots and criminals in many states. paupers. Chinese in Oregon, Nevada, and California. Indians in Mississippi, Montana, and Nevada. Indians not taxed in Maine and Washington. in Minnesota lack of “customs of civilization” excludes some. Mississippi and Idaho bar bigamists, Florida and Michigan ban duelists, and several states disqualify U S soldiers and sailors. Wisconsin excludes those who bet on elections, including odd betting forms.
An advertisement from R. S. Webster & Co. Adora Ontario claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are the exact thing for constipation. The product is described as strong enough for adults yet mild and safe for children and free from griping, with Newi. Dae Co selling it.
Under new management, Mrs. W. E. Murchison, proprietress, offers board and room at five dollars per week with meals at twenty six cents. Special rates for monthly patrons and furnished rooms available at No. 1417 Adams Avenue. Phone 1161.
Notice states that the wife left the home without cause and that the husband will not be responsible for any debts she contracts. Dated Inland City November 6 1906, Joseph Anson.
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