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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1906
Page
5
Office in the Ralston Building offers an entire lot of household goods for sale at Gall. Also lost is a pair of gold nose glasses with long cord in a case that opens on the side. Reward offered for return to this office.
About 6000 green fur and tamarack fenceposts are offered for sale this spring. They are thoroughly dry and can be exchanged for livestock hay grain eggs potatoes or other produce. Orders may be left at The Golden Rule or 1606 Sixth Street. Also dry cord wood available. J Annhony
On November 29, 1908 a yearling steer entered the property eight miles east of Island City. The red spotted with white animal bears an unreadable brand on the left hip, left ear underbit, and split right ear. Owner may claim by calling at the described location, paying charges, and proving ownership. Dated January 12, 1906 by J. A. Hotman.
Axiom Johnson states that Rosalia Johnson has left his home and he will not be responsible for any bills she may contract from February 8, 1906, in Perry Oregon Union County.
A brief notice reports a man suffering blood poisoning from an injured hand. Buck Len’s Amica Salve drew out the poison, healed the wound, and saved his life. The advertisement claims the salve is best for burns and sores and priced 96 cents at Newlin’s Drug Store.
The University of Oregon Glee and Mandolin clubs delighted a large Marquam Grand audience with encores and a strong program. Robert Bouletres, a female impersonator, drew praise for his clever act. The combined thirty members will perform at Stewarts Opera House on Wednesday February 14.
The Baldwin Locomotive Works sent ten engines of the 550 class. No. 556 557 559 and 359 arrive, simple type, to be used on the mountain division for freight. The 510 compound class will serve the Washington and lower Oregon divisions to simplify engineer operations. Remaining six engines arrive tonight and will enter regular service after testing.
The Lewis and Clark Fair Corporation plans a stockholder meeting on March 1 to authorize dissolution and division of capital stock. Secretary Henry Reed reports total cash on hand at 116 000 dollars, with 16 000 to settle obligations, leaving 100 000 dollars to be distributed as 25 percent of capital stock. The paid up capital stands at 402 192 dollars.
The Union Meat Company's price of 5.50 dollars per hundredweight for prime steers drains choice stock from the county. In two weeks over 500 head of fancy cattle have been sent to the Portland market, leaving scarcer supplies in the upper valley.
Spokane dispatch reports Samus Glasgow of Centennial Mills amid letters and Hong Kong papers showing fifty commercial delegates and guilds urged congress to modify the Chinese exclusion law if boycott ends. William J. Bryan’s banquet speech claims repeal will not occur. Chinese merchants fear immigration and plan renewed boycott after Bryan speech.
Notice to Rowena Temple No 9 af Rathbone Sisters that meeting night shifts from Friday to Wednesday and relocates to the K of P hall in the Corp building. February 14 promises an interesting session with games and luncheon following.
In Woodford Tennessee Mrs Mollie Holt, once wasting from a lung infection and coughing pus, was near death under care for forty eight hours until Dr King's New Discovery was used. The remedy led to rapid improvement and full recovery, with the patient now healthy. The ad notes 50 cents and 1.00 dollar prices available at a local store.
By mutual consent the partnership of Drs Biggarts and Biggers dissolves as Dr G W Biggers retires. The practice will be run by Dr G L Biggers. Creditors urged to settle debts promptly. Dated Dec 4 1906. G W Biggers G L Biggens
Mrs Jennie Dun can of Haynesville Maine at 70 credits Electric Bitters with curing her chronic dyspepsia of 20 years and making her feel strong again. The tonic claims to cure stomach and liver diseases blood disorders general debility and bodily weakness, sold with guarantee at Newtin-Drug Co. price 50 cents.
The Lady Macabeem hosts a grand Valentine Ball on February 14 at the Commercial Club. Tickets are one dollar with an extra lady entry charge of sixty cents. all are invited.
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