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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1905

Page

6

Burnt Leather Gift Books and Classic Series Listings

An unclear catalog-like notice lists burnt leather gift books and cook books from Whitehouse Buckey and others. It mentions Martha Finley Elsie Series and Alger Henry Series with limited availability and a copyright note. The fragmentary entry references Repelar and Bova in a general retail context.

Whitehouse & Buckey Cook Books P. Bova Martha Finley Elsie Alger & Henry

Christmas Gridiron Clash Set Between Pendleton and La Grande

The Pendleton and La Grande Commercial Club teams prepare for a Christmas football game in which La Grande’s Harley Laughlin will captain and quarterback. Robertson and Driskall will stand at right and left half, with Clare Gillilan at full back. A strong La Grande line is chosen from a long list of players as Pendleton fans plan to travel and root for victory. La Grande holds a practice next day at 2 80.

Pendleton la Grande Harley Laughlin Robertson Driskall Clare Gillilan Bay Foley Grout Gutridge Wilson Faulk Lemmon Halley Peach Alleroft Cayler Hopper Stoll Mayers

Aged Umatilla Woman Dies Near the Agency

An aged Umatilla Indian woman named Oh or We-o-luks died near the agency yesterday evening and was buried at the Presbyterian mission on the reservation. Rev. J. M. Gernalison led services. She was a longtime member of the Indian Presbyterian church and mother-in-law of Billy Graig, a known Indian figure.

Pendleton Umatilla Ingard Presbyterian Mission J. M. Gernalison Indian Presbyterian Church Billy Graig

A Creeping Death Warns Of Blood Poison Peril

A Belle Plaine Minnesota author reports a friend suffered a hand injury swelling like blood poisoning. Bucklow's Arnica Salve drew out poison and saved the life. Sold for 25 cents at Newlin's Drug Store, a remedy for burns and sores.

J. E. Stearns Belle Plaine Minn Buck Low Newlin's

Cleared For Action Ad Promotes New Life Pills

An early 20th century ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills with health cues such as bright eyes and firm flesh. It claims quick results and lists Newlin Drug Store as the seller, price 26 cents.

Stockholders Meeting at La Grande National Bank

Notice that a stockholders meeting of La Grande National Bank will be held in its building in La Grande Oregon on Tuesday January 9 1906 at two o clock p m for election of a nine member board of directors and any other business legally coming before the meeting F L Mevens Cashier dated December 1905

la Grande National Bank la Grande Union County Oregon

Northwestern Fruitgrowers Convene in La Grande 1906

Notice to fruitgrowers announces the thirteenth annual Northwestern Fruitgrowers Association convention in La Grande Oregon January 3 4 5 1906. Members and interested parties urged to attend with a special program planned and a round trip fare one third cheaper on certificate plan. C D Hurrian secretary La Grande Ore December 21 1906.

Northwestern Fruitgrowers Association la Grande Oregon C.D. Hurrian Sec Northwestern Fers Association la Grandd Ore Dac

Brooks Returns Home After City Business Trip

S. L. Brooks, after conducting business in the city, returned to his home near Summerville this morning.

S. L. Brooks Summerville

J A Grande School of Music Promotes Modern Teaching

An advertisement touts J A Grande School of Music led by Prof Day and Mrs Day. It claims two departments for beginners and advanced students with practical methods and recent teaching advances. Located opposite Foley House over the candy store, phone 478.

Foley House

Special School Meeting in Union County Oregon

Notice to legal voters in School District No One Union county Oregon that a special school meeting will be held at the High School December 28 1906 at two oclock in the afternoon. The meeting will levy taxes for school support for this and next year for interest on bonded debt and for completing and furnishing the new school building. Attest A C Williams District Clerk H J Young Chairman Board of Directors.

Union County State of Oregon A. C. Williams Clark H. J. Young

Centennial Hotel Under New Management

The Centennial Hotel at 1417 Adams Ave advertises new management by Mrs. W. E. Murchison. Board and room six dollars per week cash, meals twenty five cents. Special monthly rates for furnished rooms offered. Phone 1181.

Adams Ave W. E. Murchison

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