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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1906
Page
8
The commercial club held a members only party last evening with dancing and refreshments. Organizers plan more attractive events as they anticipate similar, enjoyable gatherings in forthcoming socials.
The County Board of Health reports one distinct case of smallpox in North Powder with unofficial notices hinting at more. A separate notice offers a Japanese boy seeking any kind of work in town via P. O. Box 236.
The Oregon Supreme Court upholds the lower court in the Amanda Reed estate matter and modifies the decree against defendants Star Marshall Cornell and the Ainsworth Bank. The suit for damages and cancellation of deeds is dismissed as to those parties while all other provisions are affirmed and costs awarded to the defendant.
King Carlos and the Crown Prince escaped a wild boar attack during a hunting party in Lisbon. The royal party faced peril as the king’s horse fell and was gored, while the Crown Prince’s horse outran the boars to summon aid.
Harkimer New York prosecutors say new evidence received December 4 will prove defendant Gillette guilty beyond doubt. The case centers on the trial proceeding with the prosecution asserting strong testimony supports conviction.
Chicago grain prices show wheat opening 7 34 and closing 7 4. corn opening 4 24 closing 4 2 3. oats opening 3 5 closing 3 34. Reading reflects daily activity on December 4 with gains and losses across wheat corn and oats.
Mrs Lou M Conner, of Con sumption, died November 2 1906 at her parents’ home in Lower Cove. She was born April 20 1878 and was 28 at death. She leaves a daughter, parents, two brothers D L and C E Perin, and other relatives. Interment followed at Summerville in the Summerville Gem labbry.
A black with white spotted yearling steer with invisible hip brand and tagged ears has been on a south of town pasture for about a month. Owner may claim by paying pasture bill and charges. Contact Mrs. Sanaw R at Wicuians.
A roundup of residents and visitors including Hon Henry Rinehart Summerville, Mrs Ritter Portland bound, Mapes Elgin, John Rohrman Joseph, Lt Mansfield Laker City, Mrs F Holm Portland, A H Lisyd Elgin, E E Bragg North Powder, Mrs Mason Washington visit, Walter Pierce Pendleton, Dr Morniaster Pendleton, Roy H Logan La Grande, Wm Ericson Spokane trip, Alberta and Nell Morton La Grande, Lulu Lorenz Pendleton East Oregonian, J G Ganady Mount Vernon visit, Rev Deal and family parsonage, Olive Chenault Baker teacher at State Teachers Association, A H Stone Enterprise visiting daughters, and encouragement to move to Wallowa county.
Wm. Frizell of Summerville, operated on at the city hospital by Dr. Richardson, is reported to be doing nicely and serious complications are not expected at this time.
The Board of County Commissioners meets tomorrow while the probate court is in session today. The delinquent tax list is ready for publication. Sheriff Childers returns to his office after a three day hunt for Jim Sharkey in Wallowa county for horse stealing. He tracked the suspect from La Grande through logging camps to Portland and will send him to Enterprise tomorrow morning.
Ten articles offered on $1 tickets for the Catholic Fair at the Summer Hotel block December 10 to 14. Ladies’ committee prepared over 500 hand made articles ideal for Christmas gifts and priced reasonably for all buyers.
A basket social is planned at the Moss Chapa school house next Friday evening to raise funds for a school organ. Organizing committee promises a royal good time for all attendees.
The ladies of the Methodist church announce a chicken pie dinner at the Elks hall tomorrow. Dinner starts promptly at 1:30 with supper in the evening and a bounty of good foods prepared by the volunteers.
Flora Journal notes Samuel Rains of the Red Fir hotel killed a very large porcupine that was perched thirty to forty feet up a tree. He used a gun to bring it down. Also mentions Supreme Judge Eakin returning from Salem after Thanksgiving with family.
After tending to dinner and other meals she is exhausted and cannot enjoy the holiday. Offer her a chance to rest and recover rather than pushing through fatigue.
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