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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1905

Page

5

For Sale and Lost Items in La Grande Oregon Notices

Classified item listing includes cordwood and fenceposts sale at E Polack Grocery, a lost steel gray horse branded V near Mt Emley, and a lost ladies satchel on Christmas night. Also contains lodge meeting notices for Eagles, I O O F, Eastern Star, M W A, G A R, and other fraternal groups in La Grande Oregon with meeting times and officials.

E. Polack Grocery Will Joun AntHony Mt. Emley T. N. Baker la Grande Ore Island City Varnie Driscoll Island Ory P.O Caserver

Camille at the Opera House Impresses in Fine Production

The Amusements section reports a well filled audience for Camille at the Opera House. Miss Harper, aided by Mr. Detrick as Armand, delivered a superb performance with stylish gowns and strong stage presence. Tonight features the Gay Deceiver, plus Howard vaudeville acts, and a matinee tomorrow at 2 30 with photos of Miss Harnerell Wheivan and 26 cent tickets.

Camille Howards Mice Harnerell Wheivan

Mark Twain and the Harbor Osteopathy Tale

A New York Harbor fragment tells how Mark Twain, described as a friend of Osteopathy, visited Cap’n Brooks who doubts there is a local Osteopath. A misheard fish story ends with Twain discovering a newfangled doctor rather than a fish or bird in the room, as the tale unfolds with jocular harbor chatter.

Mark Twain New York Horbor Fussels Cottage Cap'n Brooks Waal Jed Brooks Steve Harvard College

Hearst Announces Plans on Political Career

Hearst states in a Los Angeles interview he will not seek Congress again. He compares office holding to jury duty and says newspapers can do more than office. He claims majority support in New York for mayor and vows to continue his political fight until results are purified.

Congress New York

Religious Services Across Central Church Districts

A garbled list shows multiple denominations including Latter Day Saints Catholic and Protestant congregations with sermons and services scheduled. It notes specific pastors such as W J Whyte and Rev. W. Gibson, and references holy days like the Feast of the Circumcision and evening meetings led by various ministers.

Saved By Dynamite Brings City Back From Brink

A dramatic telling describes a city saved by dynamite blocking a fire path. It notes a lingering cough from Bravated and the failure of two physicians before relief from Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cols. It mentions L Gri for sale by Newlin Drug Co at 60c and 1.00 with a trial bottle offered.

Dr. King Newlin Drug Co

Stockholders Meeting at La Grande National Bank

Notice is hereby given for a stockholders meeting of La Grande National Bank at its La Grande Oregon building in Union county to elect a nine member board and address any legal business. Dated December 11 1905. F L Meyers Cashier.

la Grande National Bank la Grande Union County Oregon F. L. Meyers

Alabama Steamer Progresses Toward Manila at Sea Pace

The Alabama reports passing the government dry dock Dewey, twenty five miles south of Solomons Island, velocity two miles per hour. At this rate it would take ten months to reach Manila and the vessel appears to be in good condition aboard the Dewey.

Scripps News Association Norfolk Alabama Great Government Dewey Solomons Idland Manila

Golden Medical Discovery Promised For Weak Stomachs

A reader describes a mother's fear for her sick children and praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion problems. The letter extols nutrition from food, claims the remedy is alcohol free, and touts a family's positive experience with the product across multiple ages and ailments.

Ated Bicia Pierce Golden Medical Golden

Irrigation Project Approved for Indian Jhelum River

The Indian government approves a $20 million irrigation project covering 3000 square miles sourced from the Jhelum river. The river’s flow is estimated at 7000 cubic feet per second.

Jhelum

Mulkey Announces Senate Bid in Oregon Race

F W Mulkey of Portland, chair of the State Tax Commission, enters the U S Senate contest for Oregon. Three candidates are expected to declare after New Years including L R Webster Multnomah county judge and Jonathan Bourne.

United States Oregon F. W. Mulkey Portland State’ Tax Commission Mr. Mulkey L. R. Webster Multnomah Jonathan Bourne

Alice Roosevelt dowry fund grows despite disapproval

In Baker City Oregon on December 29 the dowry fund for Alice Roosevelt expands as numerous letters bearing 10 cent contributions arrive. Sendings go to Secretary of State Dunbar amid opposition from the president and the press.

Baker City, Or Alice Roosevelt Baker City Dunbar

Oliver Good Prompts Prompt Tug at Newrm Druo Company

Oliver Good leads a prompt push at Newrm Druo Company to resolve a dispute or advance a project. The move signals strategic engagement with key stakeholders and raises questions about timeline and outcomes for this corporate matter.

Oliver Tou Newrm Druo Company

Garity and Brown Firm Dissolution Notice

Notice that the partnership J. A. Garity and Ben Brown trading as J. A. Garity and Company is dissolved. All creditors should settle with the firm at their office before January 1 1906 as all accounts must be closed by then.

J. A. Garity Ben Brown J. A. Garity & Company

Jerome's Plurality Rises After Official Canvass

District Attorney Jerome's lead increases by about 5000 based on board of elections totals released today. The final tally shows a 15 064 plurality versus the initially printed 11 450 after corrections and counting of void and protested ballots by the board and Justice Giegerich.

Jerome Board of Elections Board of Canvassers Giegerich

Real Estate and Insurance Office Moves to Room 3

Announcement notes a move of the real estate and insurance office to room 3 over J. M. Berry's shop. It claims improved facilities and service, and references fire insurance and electrical products, with low price points and promotional language.

Bingen L. Blagom M. Berry Neeidence Nr. i J. M. Berry H. Powers

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