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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1904

Page

4

Fire destroys Shamrock Saloon on Adams and Fir

Early this morning the Shamrock Saloon on the Adams Avenue and Fir streets corner burned. Firemen arrived quickly, saving nearby property, but building and stock owned by W B R Hamilton and Mic Clies Dockwell were destroyed. some insurance existed. Andy Sullivan of Starkey is in the city for Land Office business.

the Shamrock Adams Avenue Fir Streets W BR Hamilton Mic Clies Dockwell Andy Sullivan Starkey

Christmas Jokes Stir Church Holiday Spirit

Comic quips from Mrs Thirdly and Bev Mrs Thirdly note the girls have no plans to trim the church while Bev insists they are all engaged The lighthearted verse captures social humor from Life clipping chatter in a holiday moment.

Not Christmas Kind it is not the rainy day stocking

A cryptic phrase notes that Christmas mood or décor is not the cause of a rainy day stocking being hung, suggesting a domestic or seasonal observation about weather and holiday rituals. The line appears as a reflective, ambiguous line from a broader piece.

Ashburnham Chamberlain B.A. Langfeldt St. Luke's

Father Finds Gift Ring Offends Daughter Over Name

A father gives a Christmas gift bearing a ring engraved "ahary" and discovers his daughter Mae Mitchell disputes the omission of her name, feeling slighted as the season highlights family memory and legacy.

Itchison’ Globe

Militor's Wife Demands Respectful Parlor Impression

The milietor's wife confronts her husband over his insistence on flashing new red carpet slippers to impress female church members. He explains Christmas season prompts him to show he is well provided for, highlighting social expectations within the congregation.

Chicago Post

Caalloyed Bliss Keeps Up Family Fashion Quip

Mr Meckton asks his wife about wearing a Christmas gift tie and robe. Henrietta replies she plans to wear the tie, a nile green smoking jacket, purple and yellow socks, and smoke One OS in one Viewinley Giges 4a.

Mr Meckton Henrietta

Christmas Tree Conflict Between Two Sunday Schools

In a light dialogue Aunt Mae consoles a crying Johnny who laments having two Sunday schools both planning Christmas trees on the same night. Johnny explains the scheduling clash and laments the divide. The piece captures small town concerns over holiday activities and community gatherings.

Mae Johnny

Freach Cow for sale at MH Kirtley livery barn

A Freach cow advertised as a guaranteed good milker is offered for sale at a low price if immediate payment is made at MH Kirtley livery barn.

Kirtley

For Sale Two Organs and a Sewing Machine

Bargain sale offered on a sewing machine and two organs with inquiry at 403 Wag Goner Street Wrinkle. Also rental or sale of a 160 acre farm near Island City with contact M Moss La Grande Rural Free Delivery No 1. Dates Dec 6 to Jan 6. Wood for sale long list of items and price quotes. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets praised by Baxter Springs druggist. University of Oregon singers visit December 21 with 20 members. Admission 0 cents.

Waggoner Street A R Kane Baxter Springs Kanesa Chamberlain

Not eels herebs vitep? Peach gas directved by mut

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a dated 1904 document involving individuals named Seaton and Peach. The text references business matters, accounts, and a payment obligation, but specifics and structure are obscured by errors. The fragment includes a date line and mentions Oregon and old Gra.

Gety Seaton

Notice to Settlers and Debtors at Harness Shop

All persons knowing themselves indebted to me are asked to come to the harness shop and settle accounts before 1004. Any unpaid bills will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. 4H Childs

Attaney

Real Estate Sale Notice For County Addition

County residents are notified that the OMJeoo 2 addition is ready for market. The notice outlines parcel details near Cor Park and Oak Street. It warns that prior buyers may have claims and stresses exemption conditions for the property sale.

Choitelote Addi

Not Again Advocate of Peace With Honor

A quoted exchange from the Chicago Record Herald shows a man refusing to yield a single Christmas gift, saying he values peace when it can be won with honor and that he acted on his wife's words once.

Chicago Record Herald

Ballard's Snow Liniment Praised For Sciatica Relief

A reader from Newtonville writes Ed Nud about sciatica and crutch use. He tried Ballard's Snow Liniment Tasel and reports dramatic relief, saying he can walk without crutches and perform light farm labor after using three bottles.

Nnaville Sedgwick Co Ballard Newllin Dring Co

Heart Fluttering Remedy Ad From Newlin Drag Co

An advertisement for Herbine claims it can treat heart palpitations caused by indigestion and gas. The notice urges taking the remedy for a few days to restore well being and mentions Newlin Drag Co.

Newlin Drag Co

Stoddard Lumber Stocks Shingle Rows for Sale

Shingles for fret class use received by Stoddard Lumber Company including two car loads of freight shingles listed among new stock.

Stoddard Lumber Company

Public notice of disposal of feed stores to J W White

A notice states the writer has disposed of feed stores to J W White and thanks the public for past patronage. Debtors are asked to settle with the writer personally or at La Grande National Bank, which will receipt for all bills. Dated 11 11 to 12 1.

J. W. White la Grande National Bank

Annual Meeting of La Grande National Bank Stockholders

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the La Grande National Bank will be held at the bank in La Grande on Tuesday January 10 1905 between 10 AM and 4 PM. A board of five directors to serve the ensuing year will be elected and other business may be considered.

LA Grande Ramonal Bank la Grandeational Bank la Grande Ming

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