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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1906
Page
6
Woodson Gray, who served two years in the state penitentiary for the murder of Arthur Halgarth near Elgin, has been pardoned by the governor. He arrived home on this morning's train. A strong petition from the county board urged immediate action but the governor waited until this week.
A good audience heard Evangelist Handsaker speak on The Wonderful Book last night. Tonight he says Turning the world upside down to get it rightside up. Due to the Glee Club program the preaching ends at 8 50 and the audience may leave before the cappinal service.
A. B. Conley arrives from Portland. J. D. Nibley and wife visit from Perry. F. D. McCully in from Joseph. D. Fitzgerald heads to Elgin to assist with debris cleanup after a fire. Walter Pierce in from Hot Lake for health. T. McDaniels returns to Wallowa after a business trip. J. W. Earls travels to Cove and Union for La Grande Marble works. Mrs. M. J. Buckley and Miss Florence Ribke visit Rev. W. H. Gibson’s home. Mr. and Mrs. William Choate and daughter Dora visit the Prestons. Grande Ronde dairymen sell Jerseys after twenty years. Robert Jones, returning from Southern Oregon timber land trip, discovers a gold bearing ledge but suffers poison oak. Baptist church hosts a social hour with a musical and literary program led by Mrs. B. S. Gowen. house filled and guests socialize afterward.
Blancy to Mr and Mrs J J Clancy this city Feb 12 1906 2 eon FADE near Summerville Feb 13 1906 to Mr and Mrs G J Wade a 11% pound son Household furniture sale announced by Dr Hawke private sale all new and in first class shape Call at residence opposite court house
Miss Mary Ghass national lecturer on Womens Suffrage spoke at the Armory last evening outlining states with equal rights and urging courage over possible results. A thirty six member campaign committee organized with Leah Paul as chairman and Mrs R E Worstall as secretary. Next meeting set for Adams Avenue at Mrs A M Paul’s residence on the 26th.
A sorrel horse about 950 pounds with blaze, white hind feet and unreadable left shoulder brand was found 13 miles west of La Grande on the Grande Ronde river. Owner may claim by paying charges. Also for rent a five room cottage at the corner of 8th and Natreet, inquiries to Mrs Emma Simmon.
On February 14, 1906, See and Farris were married at the Foley Hotel in Summerville with J E Hough officiating. Both natives of the valley, the couple’s witnesses included Mr J B Lee of North Yakima. After luncheon, guests headed home as well wishes spread across the community. For sale two modern cottages in Walla Walla offered by Mrs Simmons.
A brief note from The Model Restaurant run by A. Arbuckle invites customers to enjoy both pleasure and economy, promising return visits after the first experience. Provisional text suggests a friendly, economical dining appeal.
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