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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1904

Page

6

Local social and church notices fill La Grande scene

The Commercial Club hosts a regular dance tomorrow evening. A fatal fire weeks ago left eight children orphaned after John Krow died at home near the river. The County Court remains in session and may extend into Friday. Aid Society Presbyterians plan a dinner at Armory Hall on the 16th and 17th with a baby gift bazaar. C R Wagoner, former editor, now travels for a Port wholesale house. A reception for Rev Upton H Gibbs and family at W M Rameey’s residence drew church members and friends with music and refreshments. Rev Gibbs has begun his ministry in La Grande with energy and will likely do good work.

Commercial Club John Krow Mr. Krow M Clark Cove la Grande Ourrey Indies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Armory Hall Upton H Gibbs W M Rameey Peter's Episcopal Church

Prize Hog Aspirants Clash Ahead of Lewis and Clark Fair

Kiddle Hros plans a 912 pound upland China hog fattening for the Lewis and Clark fair hoping to reach 1200 to 1300 pounds and beat the St Louis record of 1120 pounds. Martin Waterman from High Mile also weighs in with hogs that could affect premium outcomes.

Dalles Chronicle Kiddle Jaland City Hese Martin Waterman

Robbers Loot Detroit Museum of Art

The Detroit Museum of Art was broken into last night and robbed of gold and silver relics valued at about $20,000. A gold watch once owned by Winfield Scott was among the items taken.

Detroit Detroit Museum of Art Winfleld Scott

Wedding bells in Milton and La Grande on December 7 1904

The trustful notices record the marriage of Jno E Hough Justice of the Peace officiating in La Grande and the union of W G Pesch and Mrs Ell Mellor at Island City Oregon. The groom is described as a long respected pioneer of the valley and the bride as a prominent Milton matron with a large social circle. Congratulations flow from friends and families across the region.

Hough Jno E Hough Justice of the Peace Erma la Grande Melloe Island City Oregon W G Pesch Ell, Mellor Willars H Saxby

MW A Elect Officers At Annual Election

In the MW A annual election held last evening Reisland W O Charles Disqua W A T B Snook clerk AJ Warren banker George Belden sentry J Whitby manager George Ball sold his wagon shop to Earnest Hall who will run the business going forward.

George Ball Earnest Hall

For Sale Freed Cow Guaranteed Good Milker

A guaranteed good milker cow is offered for sale at low price if sold at once. Inquiry at M H Kirtley livery barn.

M H Kirtley

Bodies Recovered of Two Drowned Men in Harrion Ink

In Coeur d Alene Idaho on December 8 the bodies of Percy Harris and Kenneth Wiley were recovered from Harrion Ink the same night close together. It is believed one man fell in and the other attempted a rescue. A joint funeral was held today.

Coeur d’Alene Idaho Percy Harris Kenneth Wiley Harrion Ink

Importers to Exhibit Percheron and Shire Stallions

Imported stock from Moesera Throseel and Vought will arrive next Monday, with a car load of Percheron and Shire stallions to be exhibited at the Joe Woods barn. Stockmen are invited to call and examine the lines at the venue.

Moesera Throseel & Vought Joe Woods

Three Keys to a Successful Evening Dinner Service

The success hinges on three factors a companion, the dinner, and the service. You choose the companion we provide the dinner and service to complete the experience.

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E. P. Staples E. E. Romig Romig & Staples Turkestan Alfalfa Union County V. Oliver Jefferson Thanksgivig Cor. Fir and Jefferaun Sis Somer la Grande Light and Power Co A. V. Andrews Tope Jay Mogogeber Rive Ge la Uruuile C.R Wagoner Weat Side Observer Wagoner Port Robbers Loot Museum J. A. Arbuckle The la Grande Pawnbrokers Renenbe Furniture Emporium Morris E. Andross Adame Ave Brellwell & Vandermuelen T. M. Stubblefield the Golden Rule Company Grande National Bank
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