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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1905

Page

3

Xmas Presents at ae a AN y ae Call and See Jewelry Line

Advertisement promotes Christmas gifts from J. H. Peare Jeweler and Optician offering a line of holiday jewelry. The note urges readers to call and view available pieces.

Pleasant stomach and liver tablets advertised by Newsin Drug Co

Notice warns dissolution of the partnership J. A. Garity & Company known as J. A. Garity & Company. Debtors are asked to settle balances at the office before January 1 1906 as all accounts must be settled.

Chamberlain Newsin Drup Co J. A. Garity Ben Brown J. A. Garity & Company

Baker City Votes 16 Mill Special Tax Levy

Baker City council approves a special sixteen mill tax, with ten mill regular levy and six mill additional levy. Finance report lists $15,515.60 needed from general levy and $7,896.90 total for rights street sprinkling and library. Some members oppose, arguing for 17 mills and consulting the street committee.

Finance Committee Rowan Street Committee Elis and McCord Bowen

Locomotives On Meacham Mountain Division Revealed

Portland Journal uncovers that four Harriman era balanced compound locomotives have been on the Oregon RR mountain division for months. Pendleton report notes top speeds to 85 mph on level grades and anticipated time savings on steep grades with engines weighing 596000 pounds total and carrying 12 tons coal and 9000 gallons water.

Portland Journal la Grande Inland Empire Journal Pendleton Harriman Mountain Division Meacham Tellecaset

Attend the Fruit Growers Meeting in La Grande

G. D. Hurrman of Sacy urges fruitgrowers to attend the Northwest Fruitgrowers Association meetings in La Grande from January 3 to 5. He stresses full participation to learn practical and scientific approaches from seed to market and to boost organization and marketing efforts.

la Grande Northwest Fruitgrowers Association G. D. Hurrman Sacy

Stock Holders Meeting of La Grande Real Estate

Notice that the stock holders of La Grande Real Estate Association meet at the Wm Miller & Bro. office on Monday January 15 1906 at 8 pm to greet officers for the ensuing year and discuss other business. President Webster.

la Grande Real Estate Association Wm Miller & Bro Webiter

Notice of Proposed Street Improvement in La Grande Oregon

Notice announces proposed improvement of Washington Avenue in La Grande Oregon adding a seven foot sidewalk on the East side between Elm and Fir Streets. Abutting property owners may remonstrate by December 26 1905. otherwise the council will order construction. Grades and street lines available at city engineer’s office.

Washington Avenue la Grande Oregon Elm Fir Street Snoox City of L.A. Pickler

Santa Letters Box At Stationery Store

Santa Clause leaves a letter box at Newlin Co's Stationery Store for children to mail to him. The ad touts health tonics from Newlin Drug Store priced at 25 cents and claims improved vigor and vitality.

Santa Clause Newlin Co

Annual Meeting Notice of Farmers and Traders Bank

Shareholders of the Farmers and Traders National Bank of La Grande meet at the bank on Tuesday January 25 1906 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to elect a board of directors for the coming year and transact other business as needed. Dated December 18 1906 by cashier WoGSenpen.

Farmers and Traders National Bank of la Granda la Grande Wogsenpen Farmers [and Traders ‘National Bank of la Granda

Good Things for Xmas Stock at Holiday Prices

Store touts superior groceries for Christmas season with an elegant stock. Emphasizes unique holiday items selected for the season and claims prices cannot be surpassed.

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J. H. Peare, Jeweler E. Pollack Hollister Baker City Santa Geddes Bres AOOLA
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