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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1906

Page

8

Dupes and Hogson Wed in Washington Avenue Ceremony

Mr John Henry Dupes engineer for O R N and Miss Alice Mabel Hogson La Grande official teacher married last night at their new Washington Avenue home. Rev E S Hays of the Presbyterian church conducted the ceremony. The couple received many elegant presents as relatives and friends witnessed the vows. Groom and bride were supported by J Allen as groomman and Mrs J Allen as matron of honor.

E. 8. Hays Presbyterian Church Dupes Gertrude Mitchell Alice Stephens Beas Goodnough Emma Hughes

Seats selling fast for Handford show tomorrow evening

Box sheet shows limited seating with six $1.50 and seven $1.00 seats left at noon. One hundred ten 75 cent seats remain and many are as good as higher priced seats, likely selling out before curtain.

Handford Levening

Sumpter Valley completes 80 foot depot at Austin

The Sumpter Valley railroad finished an 80 foot depot at Austin, the current terminus. It is unclear if the company plans to extend beyond Austin in the next season.

Sumpter Valley Railroad Austin

Indiana rural school consolidation shows strong early results

Reports from eighty eight counties indicate 275 schools in operation with about 8000 country pupils. Children are transported to and from school by wagons supplied by the school authorities.

Indiana

Detective team disperses in Steinberg murder case

With the exception of James McPharland of Pinkerton's detective agency who is headquartered at the Indianha, all detectives working on the Steinberg murder case have left the city.

James McPharland Pinkerton’s Detective Agency the Indianha

Foley Granted Bond After Train Killing Charge

Cottage Grove Oregon February 2 Walter Foley arrested on charge of Killer Kurl Keizer aboard the O S E train yesterday evening He posted bond and will be free until a preliminary trial likely tomorrow.

Cottage Grove Walter Foley Kurl Keizer Bondamen

Local items note visitors and travels in La Grande

Editor Maxwell hosts in La Grande. Dr G W Biggers to return from Portland. Fred Housh back from Pendleton on business. Miss Cora Harding returns from Boise visiting G W Thomas and Fred Bock in Old Mexico. Clerk J B Gilham at Hot Lake hopes to resume Monday. Mrs Mary Parker and Emma visit Creswell. Kreman Anduinien leaves for Chicago wounded by rheumatism. No services at Methodist church tonight. Rev Mower expects Sunday appointment. David E Block visits home. trip first in 2½ years. Mrs G M Richey hears Karl Walters underwent throat operation in Spokane. Philip S Bates promotes Oregon to Eastern homeseekers. Clyde Sullivan suffers arm injury from meat hook accident at market.

Maxwell The Scout G. W. Biggers Portland Fred Housh Fendleton Cora Harding Boise G. W. Thomas Fred Bock Old Mexico J. B. Gilham Mary Parker Emma Creswell, 'Ore

Elgin Visit Highlights Local Business Loft and Social

C B Hackman cigar maker visits Elgin for business. Commercial Club hosts regular Friday evening dance this evening. Blanchard Hansen in city with friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs Luther Ward arrive from Hilgard this morning.

C. B. Hackman Elgin Blanchard Hansen Luther Ward Hilgard

Truthful editor launches Canby Tribune in Clackamas county

The Canby Tribune debuts in Clackamas county with a pledge to tell the truth about state and county candidates before voters go to the polls. Editor Geo. G. Dixon leads the paper as cited by the Eugene Register.

Canby Tribune Clackamas County the Tribune Geo. G. Dixon Eugene Register

Little Tasks of Life Saying by Phillips Brooks

A quotation on life meaning arising from patient toil at small tasks and resisting minor temptations, attributed to Phillips Brooks. It frames growth as the steady shaping of the whole life through everyday effort and restraint.

Phillips Brooks

Small Patch of Land Proves Big Helper for Families

The Register from Des Moines notes that increasingly men discover the intrinsic value of a small piece of land. With intensive cultivation it can substantially aid family support, showing surprising yields from modest plots.

Register Des Moines Iowa

Valentine Ball Promises Grand Night at Commercial Club

The Lady Macabees invite all to a grand ball on February 14 at the Commercial Club. Tickets cost $1 with extra ladies 50 cents. Also note recent skating parties held Tuesday and Wednesday evenings for the youth.

Lady Macabees

Spokane Population Declares 86,205 in New Polk Directory

Spokane, Washington reports a population of 86,205 as per the Polk Directory Company. The forthcoming directory edition will list 34,082 names, up from 29,541 names in 1906.

Spokane Wash Polk Directory Company

Great Tank of Dhebar Largest Indian Reservoir

The Great Tank of Dhebar in Rajputana is described as one of the largest man made works in India a vast reservoir used for irrigation. It reportedly covers twenty one square miles and is noted as possibly the largest in the world.

India Rajputans Dhebar

Quick Service Evening Stop Opens Doors

A compact notice announces a new quick service eatery offering fast meals for dine in or carry out. The sign highlights open day and night availability and invites customers to drop in for a speedy option.

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the Golden Rule Company Adams Avenue A. V. Andrews E. Pollack Propr Vegeta J. H. Peare Jewelry Foley G. M. Richey E. Walters Karl Walters Philip S. Bates Pacific Northwest Bates Oregon la Grande Clyde Sullivan Bu'll G. L. Biggers Mrs. T-N- Murph Valentine Ball J. A. Arbuckle Selvag
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