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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1906
Page
6
Fred Geibsl returns from Pendleton on business. W. W. Randall of Lower Cove, Republican primary candidate for sheriff, visits the city for circuit court matters and plans to stay several days. R. Seitz and E. E. Roming learn they passed government exams for forest ranger positions.
W A Gox general agent of Chicago and Northwestern railway predicts bigger summer travel to the Pacific Northwest than in the Lewis and Clark exposition year. He notes eastern rail rates could boost east–west movement and says investors, settlers, and tourists will surge to Portland as East coats advertise the region's resources and opportunities.
The navy secretary outlined possible destruction of the Constitution. A bronze roll petition signed by over 50 000 Massachusetts citizens was presented in the House by Mr McCall on January 18 and greeted with cheers. The House asked naval affairs to determine annual care costs.
The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the La Grande Masonic Building Association will be held at the office of Turner Oliver at 2 o'clock p.m. on February 19, 1906 to elect a five member board of directors and to transact other business as may come before the meeting. J. E. Rewons, Sec.
A long list of local officials and visitors report in town for court and meetings. Notables include George Hendricks Allen Webb D C Crawford B Morelock Henry Rinehart A N Mayville and R H Lloyd with other residents from Union North Powder Haines Elgin Alicel Huntington Joseph and Weiser attend events. Chief Engineer Pickler returns from Idaho with notes on irrigation projects and a sale of the Malheur ditch.
S L Brooks of Imbler and Horticultural Commissioner Judd Geer of Gove arrive on legal and municipal affairs. Elgin residents L A Stoop D Sommer Claude Huffman and Charles Hallgarth stay at the Summer House amid court house dealings. Senator Peter McDonald of Alliel attends courthouse matters. The body of HOC West is laid to rest in Baker City. C E Harper of Blue Mountain Creameries departs for Baker City. Sumpter and Austin linked to creamery business. Hurt by coal oil engine explosion, Ges H Curry Jr and Everett Knowles suffer severe scalds and receive medical care. Frank Wrightman of Salem, candidate for secretary of state, arrives from Ontario en route to Pendleton.
Tomorrow morning L. G. Smith, a dive repair man, surveys La Grande to gauge patronage for a proposed messenger service. If encouraged, he will recruit messengers and begin operations offering pickup and delivery of small packages and errands.
Reports from Aurelia indicate the stock price has been raised to 74 cents for January. The issue is expected to advance further, with investors urged to buy now.
For every meal you eat here it will be a combination of good food good cooking and good service. It is intended for people who appreciate good eating and the good things of life at a moderate cost. If you belong to that class come in and see what we can do for you.
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