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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
5
Ralph F. Fernandez of Tampa Florida tells how a liver condition and heart disease left him sleepless and listless. After trying many doctors and medicines he used Electric Bitters and in three days felt renewed and cured of his troubles. Available at Newlin's Drug for 60 cents.
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting at the La Grande National Bank building in La Grande Oregon Union County on Tuesday January 9 1906 at two oclock p.m. to elect a nine member board and transact any lawful business F L Mavens Cashier dated December 11 1905
John D. Rockefeller draws 5 000 000 as his share of a 10 percent dividend declared last month by Standard Oil. The last quarterly payout of the year brings his total 1906 earnings across railway, gas, oil subsidiaries and investments to about 40 000 000 with a conservative total income near 60 000 000 including other gains.
The dry dock Daway, 800 by 154 feet, towed by the Glacier Brutus and Caesar, will depart Solomons Island Maryland tomorrow en route via the Chesapeake and canal to Cavite. Navy orders back the historic 12000 mile tow with an estimated four to five month voyage at $26000 cost.
The notice details morning services at the Presbyterian Church with invitations to all, including those with no church home. It lists pastor Heys, Sunday programs, prayer meetings, and a Sunday evening sermon series focusing on men in the old testament, directed by Mrs. Lyle.
A Russian landowner and his wife flee to Berlin by boat on a playful honeymoon trip. The wife steals about 15 000 and elopes with the husband’s valet to Switzerland. The husband pursues, reconciles, and the trio departs toward Russia after a cycle of separations and returns.
A compact list of fraternal and social organizations in La Grande including Eagles Aerie 289, La Grande Lodge No. 16, Star Encampment No. 31 OC of F, Eastern Star Chapter No. 15, M W A Camp 7705, Foresters Court Maid Marion No. 22, Friendship Tent No. 51 KTO M, Hive No. 27, B P C E La Grande Lodge No. 453 and La Grande Lodge No. 159 OC F hall activities. Invites to visiting members and meeting times noted.
The Order of Railway Conductors La Grande Division No. 505 announces a second annual ball at the Commercial Club hall on December 29 1905. Tickets cost one dollar and all are invited to attend.
Announcement invites a young lady to participate in a morning training session from 10 to 11. Interested individuals should contact Mrs. J. M. Agoow at the Kindergarten room.
About two months ago four head of horses arrived at the Geo Miller ranch with circles branded on the right shoulder. Among them a mare, an old two year old, and a yearling remain unclaimed. Owners should call, pay pasture and advertising to recover. W D Murer.
A Chicago Tribune item questions a man serving as president of a major corporation for an annual salary of $100 000, arguing the cost is justified for use of his name and leadership. It contrasts a fired salary view, noting even that amount debates value versus prestige.
A. T. Hitt, prescription druggist, states the store’s aim to serve every customer so they will not think of going elsewhere for drug store goods.
The next annual convention will be in La Grande Oregon January 5 with county exhibit and a transformed public gymnasium into a horticultural and manufactur ers hall Delegates will tour the valley learn local conditions and hear invited speakers La Grande promotes hospitality with ample hotel and restaurant accommodations and eager citizens Baker City Democrat
The article profiles Miss Munson of Winfield Kansas cured of consumption by osteopathy. The editor says osteopathic physicians are not just bone doctors and can treat diseases drug doctors admit they cannot cure.
Francis J. Heney of California, who led the land fraud prosecutions in Oregon, will assist District Attorney Bone in prosecuting land fraud cases in Kansas.
Local butcher advertises roast beef as rich and fancy with aims to offer choicest cures at varied, moderate prices. The note emphasizes quality and value for customers.
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