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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1904
Page
3
Startling testimony pours in praising Dr Kings New Discovery as unequaled for consumption coughs and colds. A Seee from T J McFarland claims long failing health improved after using the product. Trial bottles free, regular sizes 50c and $1.00, guaranteed by Newlin Drug Company.
A Decatur Alabama woman endured three years of severe indigestion stomach and bowel trouble with death seeming inevitable. After doctors failed she tried Electric Bitters and reports miraculous improvement and full recovery. The remedy is sold by Newlin Drug Co. with a 60 cent guarantee.
Among the churches notices list Catholic services by W J Whyte rector with Sunday masses at 7 and 7:30 p.m. on regular Sundays, daily masses at 6 a.m. at the home of an 18page old town, and a 1 a.m. Sunday service. Latter Day Saints report Sunday School, regular services at 7 p.m., and Mutual Improvement Association at 7:30 p.m.
The text lists Advent and Christmas worship times with Holy Communion and Morning Prayer on the Fourth Sunday in Advent and St Stephen’s Day John’s Day and Holy Innocents Day Holy Communion services and an Evening Prayer. It notes a Disabled Clergy Fund offering at the morning service and a Sunday School Christmas exercises on Holy Innocents Day at 7 pm.
The M. E. Church led by Rev J D Gillilan invites all to Sunday School Epworth League at 6 30 pm with services moving to Sunday morning. Topics include Christmas realization or prophecy and the fruit of the Christmas Tree. A Christmas tree exhibit is set for Saturday at 7 pm. Central Church of Christ invites Bible School at 9 am, worship at 11 15 am, YMCA meeting at 6 30 pm and evening Love Manifest in Gifts with no evening preaching.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10am for Junior Eades and Senior Endeavor at 6:30pm. Prayer Meeting Thursday 7:30pm. Preaching tomorrow at 11am and 7:30pm. Morning topic The Incarnation. Evening No Room In the Inn. Chorus choir directed by Mrs Lyle will perform. All invited.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox urges osteopathy as a humane, natural health method. She argues that drugs and surgery are outdated and that osteopathy offers better results at the same cost, aligning with nature and safer practice.
Fifteen cases are on the criminal docket for the January circuit court session before Judge Ellis in Pendleton Oregon. The load is heavier than the October term.
Hope Chapter No 13 0 E 8 holds a special communication Friday December 23 at 7 30 pm to confer degrees and arrange installation ceremonies by order of Clara T Lyle Ww Mi.
Receipts of turkeys were large causing lower market prices while dressed and live turkey quotes softened. Chicken market improved slightly from last week but not strong, wild game selling well at current quotes. Dairy and produce see small shifts with butter expected to rise due to creamery demand. grain and produce prices listed from wheat to potatoes and apples with butter fat at 26 cents per pound.
The Court of Union County Oregon announces creditors must present claims against the estate of Auger Bwauger, deceased, at La Grade Oregon, by a specified deadline. This notice names SG Alle WHOM AEP OPN as related parties and sets filing requirements.
U S Land Office at La Grande Oregon announces public sale under the Timber Land Act of 1878 for section 7 in township 44 range 1 west. William H Brown of Jerry, Michigan, appears as claimant with likely bidders and adverse claimants urged to appear by January 7 in year unspecified to prove or file claims.
A rector from Ashburnham Ontario testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his cold and cough quickly. He describes a severe voice loss before Easter and says he preached three times on Easter Day after taking the sample bottle. He credits the remedy and notes it is for sale by All Drug Stores.
La Grande Observer publishes a summons in the Circuit Court of Oregon Union County. J C Walton is required to answer the complaint by February 7 1905 or face judgment for 75 dollars plus 10 percent interest from January and 20 dollars attorney fees and court costs. Ordered by Judge B Eakin with first publication December 28 1904 and final publication February 1 1905. W Sargent attorney for plaintiff.
A cow owned by Leo Murphy of Independence Oregon produced four fully developed calves in one birth. The mother and one offspring, described as Mr Bism Jonesie, are reportedly living in the city from Starkey today.
A reward is offered for the recovery of two branded yearling cattle, a steer and a helfer, each with a horseshoe brand around the hip bone. They were last seen on the Indian Creek range. Contact J Draper RFD Nol La Granade Oro with information.
A family in a secluded area faces hardship after a mishap leads to burns wounds and ulcers. They stock up on Backlen's Arnicavo at Newlin Drag Store, a local supplier of treatment and relief.
Harry Duckwell aged 25 died at his home during a coughing fit witnessed by his wife and child. He had a slight cold days earlier and did not seek care before another severe coughing spell proved fatal from suffocation.
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