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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
4
Advertised listings include a mix of homes and four acre tracts near La Grande with prices from 1100 to 6500 dollars. Offers feature payment plans, half cash terms, and easy installments. Also noted are lots, orchards, and a brick commercial building with monthly payment options and local agent contact.
The excerpt lists common cold signs such as chills sneezing sore throat hoarseness and increased breathing. It mentions a home remedy with Balisard’s or Hallard’s mixture and a suggestion for use with a child who may cry, noting the remedy in a household context.
A dense listing from a general directory shows state and county offices including Land Commissioner Weather Bureau State of Oregon Officials such as N C McLaod and J McLachlin, along with a range of judges, clerks, treasurer, city attorney, water and street superintendents, and district directors. The page names numerous figures like MA Harrison, James Gilham, Pennington, and Henry Young among others in a compilation of municipal and regional administrators.
County superintendent of Union County Oregon will hold the regular examination for state and county applicants at La Grande High School. State papers start Wednesday February 9 at 9 am and run to Saturday February 12 at 4 pm with subjects listed by day. County papers begin February 8 at 1 pm and run through February 10 at 4 pm with corresponding subject groups. Primary certificates dates and subjects are outlined for Wednesday and Friday sessions.
Last night a blaze damaged a greenhouse area owned by William Gilpin. Firefighters arrived after a delayed alarm and prevented further spread, but unclear location hindered quick response. Residents lament the need for a better local storm alert and fire location system.
A garbled report describes a warehouse fire where alarms failed to trigger promptly. Responders dragged hoses in difficult conditions, and misread signals led to delays, raising questions about prior alarm testing and deployment despite recent installations.
Ray Webb of the Episcopal church officiated at the marriage of Ed Miller and Miss Elida Stackle Sunday at the bride’s home. Miss Aliie Stevens of La Grande acted as bridesmaid and Mr Doc Canklin of Union as best man. The bride wore white silk crepe de chine and carried white carnations. Guests included Jack Smith and Lula Dawson, with many gifts of silverware and furniture. The couple will reside near Union.
The meeting night of Local Union No 872 is rescheduled to the second and fourth Thursday of each month. All members are notified by order of the committee.
R P Tait, a pioneering Grande Ronde Valley music teacher, writes of his vacation immersion in concerts and operas and urges pupils to pursue both popular and sacred music. He offers a popular course for adaptable study and notes former pupils now earning as teachers and performers.
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting of the La Grande Commercial Job Hiking Association to be held Thursday evening at eight o clock at the home for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and addressing other business. Also a notice from Wu G. Peach states he will not be responsible for debts incurred by his wife Kila Peach who left him, dated La Grande Oregon January 27, 1805.
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