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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
6
The premier sources report Sir Thomas Lipton has not abandoned hope of winning the America's Cup. He plans another challenge against the New York Yacht Club next year to regain the coveted trophy after three unsuccessful attempts.
The Ernest Gamble Concert Party has been secured as an attraction on the Central Ghurth course and will perform March 6. The company is strong with a reputation from major U.S. cities. La Grande musical circles celebrate this addition to the course alongside Elsworth Plumstead on Feb 15 and the Butterworth Company on Mar 15, with two lectures already given.
A coroner's jury for Union county Oregon finds that James A Swart died January 31 1906 in the yard at La Grande while entering freight train No 22 as head brakeman. The jurors named S J Waite J F Simuneeck G E Durrietio and W A Worsta delivered the verdict.
Week ending February 1 1906 the La Grande Oregon post office reports unclaimed letters including Baley Mrs Cooper Glen n Gallagher Mrs Charles Pater Jack Grippans Miss Vasilio Miller William Jontsen Clifford Williamson Grace Denning Harry Johnson J B Smith Charles A Smith The list will be held 14 days then sent to the dead letter office When called for please say advertised February 1 1906 Q M Ricney Postmaster
A Boston firm offered 250 dollars for the best answer to What Constitutes Success. Mrs A J Stanley of Lincoln Kansas won with a definition praising a life well lived. She said success is living well laughing often loving much earning respect and leaving the world better through art kindness and inspiration.
Local notes show travelers and residents in La Grande Baker City Elgin Alicel and Summerville on business and visiting. Mentions candidates John Aitkin W F Ghtman Col F S Ivanhoe and the upcoming holy communion at St Peters. Obituary says Janes Swart died in a railroad accident and funeral attended by relatives from Pullman and Bing ham Springs.
A marriage license was issued today to Mr. John H. Dupes and Miss Alice Henson, both of La Grande. Mrs. Julius Fisher departed Tuesday night for Pocatello to visit her sister, Mrs. Edgington, for a few weeks. J. F. Steinbeck, visiting family in Newberg, has returned and notes that spring weather has arrived with blooming flowers.
City of La Grande Oregon impounds all street dogs unless a 1906 tax tag is shown. Dated February 1 1906. Ep Haroino Pound Master.
Funeral services for James A Swart were held this afternoon with a home service followed by public rites at the Presbyterian church officiated by Rev Hays. A large gathering paid last respects while the Order of Eagles attended in a body and joined in cemetery ceremonies at the Masonic Cemetery.
In this city on Wednesday January 31 1906 Mr P L Miller and Miss Alicn W Taylor were married with Judge M A Harrison officiating. The couple reside at the Cove.
Attorney Frank W. Benson hails growing prospects for nomination and election to the secretary of state role in Eastern Oregon. His Douglas County friends in Roseburg react with optimism as local cheers rise in response to the news from the Roseburg News.
J W Sloan was sentenced by Justice Hough to thirty days in the county jail for stealing a pair of robbers from a restaurant and then disposing of them. He is about 21 years old and lately arrived from Nevada.
A fragment mentions a quick meal option and a directive saying No State, leaving ambiguity about exact place or context. The readable bits imply a casual dining reference and a local declaration. No clear names, dates, or locations are present.
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