Electric Road Sparks Bard’s Verse on Rail Route to Pacific
The poem celebrates a proposed line from Summerville through Elgin and Milton to Walla Walla, charting towns along a route via Pumpkin Ridge Hill Neider Canyon and Looking Glass passes. It envisions an outlet to Puget Sound and the Pacific coast, bidding farewell to several communities.
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Summerville
Elgin
Union and
Northern Points
Summervile Grave Yard
Mill Creek
Pumpkin Ridge Hill
Neider Canyon
Woodard
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
Walla Walla
Milton
Memorable Meeting at Neighborhood Club in La Grande
The Neighborhood Club in La Grande held a notable Tuesday afternoon meeting at the Commercial Club Building led by Mrs Lyle. The program centered on The History of Union County with papers by Miss Slater and Mrs Gee and included Pioneer Days by Mrs Currey Daell and songs by Mrs Stevens and Mrs Neill.
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la Grande
Commercial Club
Mra Lyle
Union County
Oregon
Pendleton Raid Sends Men to Court on Gambling Charge
Pendleton Oregon. A wholesale raid by Marshal Carney and others led to multiple men being bound over to answer gambling charges. They were arraigned in Justice Fingerali's court and ordered to appear tomorrow to plead. officials say some may forfeit their bonds.
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Pendleton
Ore
Marshal Carney
Charles Morrison
Joe Anderson
J N Robinson
Leetherman
W H Georges
G Hayes Sam Miller
Datoh Charly
Justice Fingerali
Wee Gren Tomorow
Lisa
Marines For Isthmus Police Duty Sail Yankee
Philadelphia dec 15 the cral eer Yankee sailed for Panama with 600 marines to undertake police duty on the Isthmus.
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Philadelphia
Panama
Mitchell Named Chairman in Senate Interpor and Cabal Committees
In Washington on December 15 the senate announced committee changes effective December 1. Senator Mitchell of Oregon was given the chairmanship of the inter por and Cabal committees to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator tiontia, the former chairman.
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Washington
Senate
Dember
Sebetor Mitchell
Oregon
Interpor
Tiontia
Summons in Oregon court for Williams divorce case
The Oregon Observer publishes a summons from Lue Ohreutt Court atteste of Oregon for Union County. Plaintiff seeks dissolution of marriage between plaintiff and defendant Williams and requires defendant to appear before October 1. Order by Hon. Hobart Rakin. Attorney Eugene Ashw filed notice.
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Ohreutt
Oregon
Union Uotary
Lu Williams
Williams
Casela
Willims
Caine
Rego Jal
Oneggon Observer
Sesegabee
Union County
Hobart Rakin
Eighth Judicial Dist
Circuit Court
Summersville Social Roundup Reports Snow and Visits
The column notes snow and rain in Summerville with residents traveling and visiting kin. It records a farewell party on Dec 10 for Mies Ethel and Mr William Hamilton with numerous attendees and mentions William Hamilton and family planning to move to California. A revival meeting is held at the Presbyterian Church this week and next.
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Geo Pierce
Plarce Broa
EF Tice
Mies Ethel
William Hamilton
Maggie Newbill
Wilma Rinehart
Tarel Tice
Gertrude McCullogh
Lula Lanman
Pearl Morchidon
Vioisk Ghatin
Ella Hanter
Emma Gilway
Christian Vander
The
Presbyterian Church
Office Rooms In Summer Building Inquire Room 12
In the Summer building, inquire about available office rooms. For particular details, see room No 12.
Ballards Snow Liniment Sold By Newlin Drug Up
W S Bailey of True Texas reports his wife suffered five years with arm paralysis and says Ballards Snow Liniment cured her. He also used it for bites and skin eruptions, noting it did the work. The ad lists prices 20 50c 81.00.
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W S Baily
Pou True
Texas
Old Acres
Newlin
Public notice of feed store sale and settlement with Johnson
Public notification states the feed store was disposed of to J W White and thanks the public for liberal patronage. Individuals with claims should contact Johnson at La Grande National Bank for settlement, with details to be arranged personally or by telephone.
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Hawe
J. W. White
la Grande National Bank
Desperate Family Relies on Bucklen Salve at Newlin
A distant family faces distress from an accident and treats injuries with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve sold at Newlin Drug Store, emphasizing urgent home care.
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Bucklen
Newlin Drug Store
Farm for sale near La Grande and local sewing services
An 80 acre farm two and a half miles east of La Grande is offered for sale on the rural postal and farmer telephone line. Also advertised are plain sewing and dressmaking services by Myrtle Gates at Cedar and Adama avenues and nursing help by Mrs Wood on Adams Avenue opposite Green House.
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la Grande
Myrtle Gates
Adama Avenue
Adna Roger's
Observer Promotes First Class Job Work
An advertisement invites readers to try the Observer for first class job work. It emphasizes quality and prompt service for printing and related tasks.
Grange Hall Event Noted for Friday Dec 16
Community notice indicates an event set for Friday December 16 at Grange Hall. Details are sparse but invitees should arrive early for seating and activities at the hall.
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Grange Hall
Shingles Delivered to Stoddard Lamber Company
Two carnacle of first class shingles just received by the Stoddard Lamber Company for immediate use.
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Stoddard Lamber Company
Notice to Debtors to Settle by December 2004
All persons knowing themselves indebted to me are asked to call at the harness shop and settle up before Dec 30 2004. Bills not paid by that date will be placed in the hands of an al turi y for collection. J a Childs.
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J A Childs
Box coats and garments sale offer advertised locally
An ad promises affordable box coats and other garments with options like nntons press clothes and cleaning. It claims a chance to win a coat with every dollar spent and mentions various items and a reference to No 231.
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Eveuts
Heart Ailments and Liniment Endorsements Reported
An early 20th century ad-like note praises Flerbine for heart related indigestion and worries, while Ed Chad of Newlin Drag Co describes sciatica and relief after Ballard's Snow Liniment. The testimonial claims improved mobility and ability to work, noting multiple bottle use and personal recommendations.
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Ed Chad
Lowayille Sedgwick Cowan
Ballard
Newlin
Ding Co
Prime Meats In Icebox Offer Bargain Prices
Our selection of edibles lies in prime condition in the icebox with prices that please. A well planned bill of fare centered on our meats ensures a good value and satisfying meals.
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