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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
6
A Spokane horse thief John Lewis sentenced to 10 years reportedly faked death in Spokane and fled to Canada before his 1896 death date. His burial was of rocks while he escaped to Canada where he lives openly as a wealthy man according to testimony.
The poem recalls a Nevada senator William M. Stewart manuscript era camp where a skeptic named Robert Waite argues against religion. Silver Jack defends faith, they fight 49 minutes, Jack knocks out Waite, Waite concedes Christ’s divinity, and the camp ends with a toast to Jack’s religion as infidelity subsides.
Baseball catcher Daniel G Shea formerly of the San Francisco and La Grande teams wed last Friday to Miss V Marino of Portland. The notice mentions Shea's local fame and a drug advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a beauty product.
A masquerade ball will be given at Hilgard on Saturday evening December 23 1905. All are invited.
J E Stearns of Baile Plaine Minnesota describes a friend whose hand suffered a severe infection resembling blood poisoning. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve allegedly drew out the poison, healed the wound, and saved his life. Available at Newlin’s Drug Store.
Notice to legal voters of School District No One Union County Oregon that a special meeting will be held at the High School Building on December 28 1906 at two o clock. The meeting will consider levying taxes for school support for the current and next year for interest on bonded debt and for completing and furnishing the new school. Attest A C Williams District Clerk H J Yours Chairman Board of Directors
Centennial Hotel at 1417 Adams Ave changes hands with Mrs. W. E. Murchison as proprietress. Board and room priced at $65 per week cash meals 26 cents. Monthly patrons welcomed at No 1417 Adams Ave, phone 116.
The article touts the La Grande School of Music as a top state institution with a practical, modern system. It describes two departments for beginners aged five and up, daily one hour lessons, and optional weekly lessons for graduates. It notes the Foley House location above a candy store and provides a phone number.
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