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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1906
Page
4
Farmersville Illinois saw a night time robbery as gunmen sacked several stores and the post office. Authorities report a large haul of cash and property may total hundreds of thousands of dollars triggering intense excitement in the town.
In Prineville Oregon on Sunday H A Melvin a rancher armed with a rifle and S M Dorrance with a shotgun fought a duel at Tumulo. Dorrance was fatally wounded and died within hours Melvin surrendered to authorities.
J. R. Frances, president of the Trans-Mississippi congress, appointed a delegate to the deep water and harbor conference meeting next week in Washington. Twenty three states and territories will be represented.
The Grand Jury heard evidence on an alleged land seizure in Inyo county California by John A Benson who already faces land fraud indictments in Oregon. California indictment expected this evening.
New Ulm Minnesota December 4 Judge Wab ber a renowned jurist took his own life this morning hanging in his home.
Jim Sharkey, jailed in Wallowa county awaiting Sheriff Blakely, is described as the son of the prizefighter. He allegedly stole a cayuse and other items after a long pursuit by Sheriff Childers. He claims he was misled by a man from Joseph and faced harsh winter conditions that forced him to flee. Authorities say Sharkey returned with the horse and goods.
La Grande Chapter No 2 Royal Arch Masonry meets this evening. The Royal Arch degree will be conferred on a member, followed by a banquet. All members and visiting brothers are invited.
The skating rink management hosts a masked hatry party on Christmas night with a prize for the best lady costume and full accommodations for visitors. The event is expected to be a pleasant affair.
Miss Nina Hunstck announces watercolor and china painting lessons for ladies of La Grande. Studio located at 906 Main St invites clients to place orders and enroll.
Timber claims reveal two million feet of timber located by Foty Bie La Ghanoe Investor Co. The report notes several partes on eood Eemper cumiens and other assets as investors assess the potential value.
F N Tackett of Alliance recalls 1905 as the year of blood from severe lung bleeding and a deadly cough. He credits Dr Ring's New Discovery for Consumption, taken in four bottles, with a complete and permanent recovery. Guaranteed for sore lungs coughs and colds. Trail bottle free.
Listings offer multiple parcels with prices from 800 to 2200 dollars. Properties include land with fruit trees and garden potential, houses with barns and outbuildings, water ditch access, and plots on hills or old town areas. Some listings promise easy terms and immediate possession for buyers.
Union County Oregon treasurer announces funds on hand to pay all county and scalp county warrants presented and endorsed prior to October 1902. No interest on warrants after November 16, 1906. Jen Frawley treasurer of Union County.
Fraternal groups in La Grande list meeting nights and venues. Eagles 205F.0, La Grande Lodge 16, Star Encampment 31, MWA Camp 7208, Foresters Maid Marion 22, Williams Friendship Tent 31, Hive 27, Grand Lodge 455, Woodmen of the World La Grande Lodge 169, Red Cross Lodge 27, Rathbone Sisters Roweza Temple 9 and other orders share weekly schedules. Visiting members welcome at all lodges.
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