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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1906
Page
8
The United States mails checks for interest on registered bonds due January 1 1907 amounting to nearly 2 million dollars. Secretary Shaw cites Treasury surplus revenues of 7009000 for November and expected December as the reason for prepaid interest.
In Walla Walla a federal court jury failed after 89 hours deliberation in Ernest Maher vs Union case seeking $40 000 for injuries alleged on September 29 while riding with a goods and livestock car. Also in Baker City remains of pioneer Ard Wilkinson laid to rest at Mt Hope. in Denver 2000 machinists to receive wage increase 5 to 16 percent starting January per Machinery Manufacturers Association action.
The Pacific Express Company will retain an assistant permanently to handle increased city express business including Elgin and Wallowa transfers. Ed Ellsworth will stay on to meet night trains, with Massee announcing the new arrangement. William Grant's Agency offers accident and health policies and invites inquiries.
The annual meeting of stockholders of Eastern Oregon Trust and Savings will be held at its La Grande office in Union County Oregon on January 10 1906 at 10 o clock for election of Directors and other business. Geo L Creaver Secretary.
Notice for La Grande National Bank stockholders meeting at the banking house in La Grande Oregon on Tuesday January 8 between 1 00pm and 4pm for election of nine directors and other business. Dated La Grande Oregon December 8 signed F L Mavens cashier.
Shareholders of the Farmers and Traders National Bank of La Grande will meet at the bank on Sunday January 1907 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and address other business. J W Scriper cashier. 1906.
Engineer FE Holmes returns from Portland and visits Pat McCoy at Umatilla hospital noting McCoy likely to keep both legs. Buck in La Grande reports foot crush not requiring amputation and recovery expected in a month. Holmes also sees Rogers and Stacey hurt by Kamela powder explosion. Rogers improving but Stacey gravely ill though doctors hope for recovery. Thomas Orchestra plans a grand Christmas ball at the Commercial Club with full music and organized recreation.
Robbers looted the Bank of Lincoln in Fayetteville Arkansas and escaped with eighteen hundred dollars. The safe and building were wrecked in the successful robbery.
Lewiston Idaho December 16 J J Fool said to have wife and family at Waippe Nez Perce county was arrested early today in the act of stealing a number of whiskey bottles from the hotels wine cellar at the De France hotel
Wheat spaned at 74 open 73 percent closing. Corn opened 42 1/2 cents closed 41 1/2 cents. Oats opened 54 cents closed 54 1/4 cents. Market data reflects grain futures and price movements in Chicago.
Stockholm reports King Oscar continues to improve after heart disease attack two days earlier as official bulletin states his health is improving.
Dayton magistrate Terry dismissed charges against David Curtis in the Dona Gilman killing case, ending the prosecution of the defendant in the December action.
Bennie Vass formerly of High Talley died this week in Hood River from tuberculosis. The body arrived Monday night and he was buried in Union on Tuesday. He was nineteen. His father accompanied the remains to Union. the Vasses are related to the Minnicks in High Valley.
The Henry & Carr House Furnishers showroom invites buyers to inspect a large stock of furniture and gifts. Library tables in immigration mahogany priced at 8.00, weathered and golden oak pieces 8.00 to 30.00, center tables 1.00 to 20.00, rocking chairs 2.00 to 40.00, cheffoniers 18.00, and dressers 15.00 to 26.00. Rugs and room items include Axminster and velvet options with prices from 30.00 to 48.00, highlighting a wide assortment east of Portland.
Showcases buffets china cupboards dining room tables and chairs highlighting fine workmanship and superior wood effects. Prices unavailable here to allow full appreciation of quality and craft.
The Newlin Drug Company installs a free public telephone at its store for patrons and shoppers with no charge. It also inaugurates a stamp department offering stamps in any quality or denomination at no extra cost beyond government price. Visit the downtown store to see the holiday display.
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