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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1906

Page

6

A Genuine Surprise for Mrs Gilham on 71st Birthday

Friends of Mrs. Jennie Gilham gathered yesterday to mark her seventy first birthday. They met at Mrs. C. W. Preston’s home then moved to the hostess’s residence for a pleasant afternoon with refreshments. Attending were Mesdames S. F. Richardson John Blackland L. T. Harper T. R. Smith Kerr Anderson Bragg Taylor Ed Thomas Hanna Hesse Newman Nelson and Prescott.

Jennie Gilham C. W. Preston S. F. Richardson John Blackland L. T. Harper T. R. Smith Kerr Anderson Bragg Taylor Thomas Hanna, Hesse, Newman Nelson and Prescott

Local notables and visitors noted in Union today

Dr Chariton the veterinary surgeon is in Union today. Sheriff Childers is in Elgin on official business. John D Gasay of Hilgard transacts business in the city. J D Grant of Pendleton visits. G W Hall of Enterprise transacted last evening. Rev Giililani is in Sinbler 1 day and will visit Elgin tomorrow. Mr and Mrs T Burns from Meacham transact business. County Judge Henry transacts business in Elgin today. Frawley, County Treasurer, in his office after visiting Summerville. Attorney Robert H Lloyd of Elgin on professional business. Miss Edna Mason and Clara Wilkinson, Elgin teachers, visiting. Mr and Mrs J A Thronson and Miss Rose Footes head to Hot Lake for the weekend. Reney Rogers returns from Hilgard. Ralph Dial of Spokane visiting. Mrs J K Romig and daughter guests with Romigs. Polk Mays of Joseph in for business. Bramwells return from Portland. Brick work on Architect Thorntons building nears completion. A D Gline from Walla Walla at Hot Lake visits La Grande. Mr and Mrs Wm Snodgrass and daughter of Colfax to return home. Snodgrass formerly tied to the Commercial club. Prof Lucien Mare Christal, athletic instructor, returns to stay permanently and remains to direct athletics.

Chariton Union Sheriff Childers Elgin John D. Gasay Hilgard J.D. Grant Pendleton G. W. Hall Enterprise Otis Robertson Giililani Sinbler Vist Elgin T. Burns Meacham T A Robert H. Liyod Edna Mason Clara Wilkinson J A Thronson Rose Footes Hot Lake Reney Rogers Ralph Dial Spokane Anson J. K. Romig Baker City E E. Romig Polk Mays Joseph F.S. Bramwell Frank Bramwell Portland Thorntons Adgline Walla Walla la Grande Wm Snodgrass Colfax Snodgrass Commercial Club

Mayor Quarantined Over Smallpox Diagnosis

Mayor Stoddard was quarantined after medical staff diagnosed smallpox. He has not been seriously ill and can answer calls. The town reports two diphtheria cases, with warm weather urged to prevent spread and avoid an epidemic.

Stoddard Simallpox

Home Again Prof Lusgian Mare Christal

Historical clipping notes a figure from Pan Franca with a destiny linked to la Grande Athietic Slute 895. Mentions addresses 1204 Commercy and entities Cigh Ox LipAth Massadur in relation to boxing wrestling and a ferony club Swinging.

Lusgian Mare Christal Pans Franca la Grande Athietic Slute Cigh Ox LipAth Massadur Aslitic Seyon Eas Ferony Club

Elected and Installed Officers for La Grache Lodge No 41

La Grache Lodge No 41 AF and AM at its regular meeting elected and installed officers for the ensuing year. Russell was WM, Chas W. Noyes, W. J. W. Heckenberry JW, Huff man Lee J M Berry Treas, Cill jaime SD, Thomas Williams JD WT, Stein SD, Avery Harnson JS, AW Leffel Sentine.

Election of Officers for Royal Neighbors Camp 2980

The Royal Neighbors of America Camp No 2980 met and elected officers including Minnie Whitby as oracle Ella Sampson as vice oracle Mrs Root as chancellor Mary Riesland as recorder Sylvia Wyatt as receiver Sarah Greene as marshal Ida Riesland as inner sentinel Lillie Kimmel as outer sentinel Mable Williams as manager with doctors Biggers and Richardson serving as physicians.

America Camp No Minnie Whitby Ella Sampson Mrs. Root Mary Riesland Sylvia Wyatt Sarah Greene I da Riesland Inner Sentinel Lillie Kimmel Outer Sentinel Mable Williams Drs. Biggers and Richardson

Recorder's Court Re Albany Man Fined For Drunk and Disorderly

Aman giving name Fred C Brown of Baker City was arrested on a drunk and disorderly charge. Recorder Snook fined him ten dollars last night and he paid the fine this morning before release. L H Russail of the Sanger mines visited Baker City while wintering at La Grande to look after business interests.

Aman Fred C. Brown Baker City Snook L.H. Russail Sanger Mines la Grande Baker

Millinery Sale At Forrest Store For 30 Days

Mas J R Forrest announces a thirty day sale in his millinery shop with reduced prices on all hats and accessories. Customers are invited to shop early for best selections.

Mas J. R. Forrest

Delicacies of the Season and Fair Service Promise

A dining notice promises seasonal and out of season delicacies, impeccable service, and a delightful cooking experience. The bill is stated to show costs have not risen, implying stable living expenses at this establishment.

Brother Hays Notified of Brother Illness in California

Relatives in Los Angeles inform Sir Rev. E. B. Hays that his brother W. H. Hays is seriously ill with pneumonia. The message indicates the condition is grave and the outlook is poor.

E. B. Hays Low Angeew Caliefornia W. H. Hays

First hunting license filed by Chas Berg at Hot Lake

Chas Berg of Hot Lake has applied for his first hunting license. The permit will be issued once the necessary blanks arrive and are processed.

Chas Berg

Divorce Appeal in Anthony Case Heads to Supreme Court

Jane Anthony has filed an appeal in the John Anthony versus Matilda Anthony divorce case. The circuit court granted the divorce at its last term and the matter moves to the Supreme Court for review.

Jane Anthony John Anthony Matilda Anthony Supreme Court Circuit’ Court

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