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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
8
The city council last evening approved a 1906 tax levy of 7 mills for general purposes and 5 mills for special purposes, totaling 12 mills and an estimated revenue of 2708 on a $1,059,847 assessment. The levy is 3 mills higher than last year, with part of the increase aimed at permanent repairs on the main sewer through the city.
County Clerk Gilham issued a marriage license yesterday to L. Walker and Amelia Propesk of Elgin. Final account filed for Gao W. Ames estate with county clerk as administrator for Ames. In 1906 Union county issued 696 hunting licenses. Lester Victor, 25, adjudged insane. sent to state asylum from county jail. County holiday week slows business. officials prep reports and county looks to a prosperous year.
Fastidious women consider Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic a necessity for personal hygiene and treatment of feminine ills. It cleanses, germicidal, deodorizing, and healing. Sold at druggists with free samples. Address The Paxton Co Boston MA.
A stream of visitors from Baker City Pendleton North Powder Union and Walla Walla filled La Grande today. Rev Deal and family from Union visit the Methodist parsonage while Miss Julia Downey Pendleton plans a short visit with relatives. Mr and Mrs Starr depart Waterloo Iowa after two months in the valley. Martin Larson and Mrs Larson head to Yankton South Dakota with H M Larson staying for winter.
The notice cites M W A ads and reports 828801 members as of Nov 50th, noting the order ranks first in size and is lowest in cost. It urges readers to compare cost safety and size with other orders.
The Provisional Commercial agreement between Italy and Brazil from July 6 1900 is extended to December 31 1908. The accord grants Italian products minimum tariff schedules in Brazil and commits Italy not to raise the current Brazilian coffee duty of 130 francs per 100 kilos.
Washington dispatch reports United States District Court has assumed jurisdiction over whalers in Alaskan waters. The move ends territorial court limitations that allowed criminals to escape due to lack of lawful reach amid sea crimes and murders.
A light brown by calf, not branded, was taken up on December 2 at Pete Day Sr opposite Fair Grounds. Owner may reclaim by paying expenses and proving ownership.
Miss Carre Huff and Mr G B Spencer wed December 26 in front of friends at the bride's parents home Mr and Mrs A E Hui. Mrs Spencer a trusted public school teacher will continue in her role. Miss Pearl Huff and Mr Loren Iris followed with their ceremony as elegant parents presided.
The Episcopal church held Christmas tree exercises in St Peters Arch with fir and pine decorations. Students sang several carols and were given candy and fruit to conclude the event.
The armory hall’s new hardwood floor is finished and amusement lovers are invited to test the improvement this evening. New floor and skates for ladies and gentlemen will enhance the pleasure, as County Superintendent E E Bragg plans a visit to Imbler today to inspect rural schools.
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