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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1904

Page

3

Causey Explains Exhibit Hall Fund Raising Efforts

M L Causey states the seventy dollars needed for an Exhibit Hall is within reach and pledges to raise it. He recalls organizing bids, leases, and construction plans, and says he previously raised 105 among farmers in three days. He notes the Commercial Club should take the lead, while offering to secure the remaining funds if required.

Causey Commercial Club Exhible Hall ORAN M L Causey

May Locate Mr. Dizgerald Seeks Dayton Field for Shop

May Locate Mr Dizgerald of Dayton Washington is in the city examining the site to build a machine shop and foundry. He currently runs that business in Dayton and believes the county offers a better field. he is an old friend of Mr Throngon. If he settles here it would aid farmers and mill men and likely be a strong business prospect for Mr Pitzgerald.

Dizgerald Dayton Wash Fitzgerald Throngon Pitzgerald

Box Social at Grange Hall This Friday

A box social will be held at Grange Hall on Friday December 16. Proceeds will go to defray the lit erary society’s expenses. A suitable programme will be rendered. Everybody come.

Grange Hall

The Right Word for Locomotive Personnel in Railroading

A discussion on proper titles for railroad workers notes public preference for engineer over terms like engineman or runner. It cites snobbery among writers while affirming the rank and respect of locomotive engineers. Also mentions visitors Mr Chas. Kuntz of North Powder and Mr F M Mullin of Denver in the city on business.

Chas. Kuntz North Powder F M Mullin Denver Colo

Special School Meeting Notice for Naswich District

Legal voters of School District No. One Union County Oregon are warned of a Special School meeting at the Naswich High School December 28 1904 at 2 PM. Purpose: levy taxes for school support for the current and next year interest on bonded debt and to provide funds to pay off the bonded debt. Dated December 12 1904 Geo W Haneen chairman AC Williams district clerk.

Union County State of Oregon Buildi Og Geo. W Haneen Atiesi AC Williams

Winter Weather and Local Updates at Dry Creek

The brief notes frost and light snow set around two inches of snow with frost depths three inches, warm spell may lift frost soon. J T Woodell returns home after a trip to St Louis fair. Local fibers plant to grind Pine Neodica this week with daily capacity of two tons. Several marriages reported in the fall and community prepares for Christmas trees.

Fiber Oregon Frozan Onald J T Weedelle Dry Creek Neonshadnazar JT Woodell the &T Louis Fair Ai-ae-ahaoum

Proverbial Reflections on Life and Virtue

A collection of pithy maxims on debt wealth fame virtue and scandal. Lines compare luck and folly illustrate charity courage and public life while warning that pursuit of scandal only spreads and hurts. The tone resembles a moral newspaper column offering concise aphorisms.

Parisian exile Dr Chadwick linked to Cleveland couple

Dr Chadwick of Cleveland has been living quietly in a Paris hotel with his wife Casale L Chadwick, who is reportedly a prisoner in New York over a fraud scandal. The case has drawn notoriety, prompting his secluded lifestyle.

Paris Leroy 8 Chadwick Cleveland Casale L Chadwick New York

Ranch Produce Sale Runs Through Town by Tom Brayden

Mr Tom Brayden of Ladd Canyon is in town today selling produce from his ranch.

Tom Brayden Ladd Canyon

City Warrants Treasurers Call for Bonds to Pay Outstanding

The City Treasurer of La Grande announces funds on bond to pay all outstanding General Fund warrants up to and including No 4026 endorsed April 21st 1902. Interest on warrants from No 840 to No 4026 accrues from that date. City Treasurer BJ Walsh.

General Fund la Grande City BJ Walsh

Annual Meeting Notice of La Grande National Bank

The La Grande National Bank schedules its annual stockholders meeting at the banking house in La Grande on Tuesday January 10 1905 from 10 AM to 4 PM. A five member board will be elected for the ensuing year and other business may be transacted. George Palmer president.

Notiof LA Grande National Bank la Grande

Portland Markets Show Mixed Demand Across Commodities

Barley enjoys strong demand from local and California buyers amid expectations of government oats purchases. Wheat remains dull with no near term price shift. Poultry markets weak due to light receipts, turkey shortages seen with moderate arrivals lifting prices. Creamery butter markets soften from heavy local supplies. Prices listed: Wheat export 0.87–0.90, Barley 22.00–23.75 per cwt, Butter creamery 28.34–30.00, Eggs 0.26–0.32, Potatoes 0.85–0.86 per cwt, Apples 1.25 per box. Local creamery butter 65 cents per roll.

Paralyzed Arm Cured by Ballard's Snow Liniment

P O True of Texas writes that his wife suffered paralysis in her arm for five years and Ballards Snow Liniment cured her. He also reports use for old sores frost bites and skin eruptions. Newlin Drug Co references this testimonial.

Baily P O True Texas Newlin Drug Co

Novel Claimals From Virginia Doctor On Cough Cure

An unclear letter from T J MeWeii of Henterville Virginia voices a claim for a new consumption cough remedy by Dr K and Co. The writer asserts prolonged illness and ineffective previous treatment before a perceived cure with Lang remedies and Novita Dreg Gorapeny.

le Oousety K'pg T J MeWeii Henterville Novita Dreg

Frantic Health Foe Supposed Cure Promised

A deteriorated paragraph claims Mr 8 ii Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of indigestion stomach and bowel trouble with death seeming inevitable until Scott's guar cat dent er Newtin Drag Os is cited as a remedy though the text is garbled and unclear about efficacy and source.

Newson Decatur Ala

Dr King's New Life Pills Backed by Thousands

Advertised remedy claims to cure headaches and nervous complaints by improving blood and tone. Package offers 25 cents per box with emphasis on quick relief without side effects for daily use.

King Tony

Superior constipation remedy praised by Baxter Springs dealer

Mr A RB Kane of Baxter Springs promotes Kaneas liver tablets as the most superior preparation for constipation. The seller claims the tablets are sure to aid bowel movements with little nausea or griping and notes availability from all druggists.

A RB Kane Baxter Springs Kaneas

Tillmanns Fine Goods Housekeeper Requests Extras

A domestic help notice from Tillmanns Fine Goods seeks a housekeeper who will work for a family and accept added duties. The plea emphasizes reliability and discretion for a busy household.

Rector Praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy in Easter Testimony

E A Last M A rector of St Luke's Ashburnham Ontario testifies to Chamberlains Cough Remedy curing his cold and cough before Easter. He explains he could preach three times after taking the medicine and credits the remedy for the rapid recovery. The note notes the remedy is sold by all druggists.

Ashburnham Ontario Chamberlain Ashburnham, Ont St. Luke’s Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Holiday Goodis E M Wellman & CO A. B.C. Steam Laundry Romig & Staples McFarlane Geddes Bros Baker Bros O, Ralston J. W. White G. L. Thorn la Grand Creamery Co H. B. Haisten F. D. Haisten Santa Claus Loy Loy’s Candy Parlors M. L. Causey BOX Hey Carland Kilpatrick Bldg George Palmer The University of Oregon Portland California Creamery Tillmann’s Fine Goods St. Luke's Island City Neileon’s Orchestra ED. Eaton Pollman House la Grande Investment Company Adams Avenue la Grande, Oregon
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