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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1907
Page
2
Ralph Gibson, a three year old held at the Blue Mountain hotel until his mother’s arrival, charmed staff and visitors. He greeted Mr. Johnson at the door, hugged him, and, perched on the counter, toot his mouth organ while attracting about a half dozen admirers.
The National American Woman Suffrage Association meets in Chicago February 14 to 19 to honor Susan B. Anthony founder of the group. The 87th birth anniversary on February 15 will be marked with memorial exercises. A municipal suffrage symposium led by Mrs. Chas. Henrotin engages Chicago women seeking the municipal ballot.
San Francisco has offered 1.5 million dollars of street bonds for the third time and received no bids. Officials question whether the low 3.5 percent yield or distrust of the current city administration deters investors. A plan to issue in ten dollar denominations aims to widen access for small savers seeking safe securities.
Fourteen white reindeer skins discovered by Commander Robert E. Peary were presented to the American Museum of Natural History in New York on February 14. The display includes bones horns and skulls, aiding taxidermy and scientific study. Dr. G A Allen thanked Peary for the important contribution to Arctic fauna research.
Chronology of notable events from 1650 to 1901 including Roiser Doister, James Cook death, Blackstone, Cape St Vincent, Dickens tribute, Holy places treaty, Bridgetown fire, Bell patent, Reed rules, Edward VII parliament, and a furnished cottage rental notice.
Imbler residents and visitors share news of travel to La Grande and Spokane. Mary Metcalf of La Grande visits her daughter Mrs Walter Stringham. Henry Stacey and mother stay in Imbler. Wm Leadbetter ships baled hay. a successful L D S church basket supper is noted. Mrs R J Conkling relocates to Imbler.
Mr Frann Kiddle left Sunday night for California on a business trip. Fred Head recently returned from Jefferson Iowa is here for a short time. Wayne Wade and wife from Los tine visit at Thomas Wade's and may stay longer. Ed Kiddle is in Portland and will return Saturday or Sunday. Mrs Tom Smith and Mrs C W Preston of La Grande dined with Mrs Eliza Hunter last Thursday. Mrs J M McCall was a guest of Mrs Eliza Hunter Friday. Hunter and McCall are old time friends who crossed the plains together. Public schools closed Friday for the remainder of the week. Intermediate teacher Mrs John Couch is ill with chicken pox. Miss Tuttle is visiting home folks. Miss Blanche Kesler taught primary grades Monday in Miss Knox's place.
The steam shovel crew west of town works on trestles. Inez Johnson and Mrs Farer improve from illness. Mr Cantrall traveled to La Grande with his daughter for medical checks. Hawes R R bridge washout delays Grande Ronde Lumber Co work for weeks. A newly married couple was celebrated by locals Monday night. Cupid’s noise faded as town slept. Porter Scott and Hampton visited La Grande Wednesday.
Amusement notes praise the drama Human Hearts as a top American work with universal acclaim. The play arrives at Steward’s Opera House on Wednesday February 20, with strong support from critics and the public.
St Valentine’s Day observed as usual across the country yet interest seemed lighter. Valentines sold in shops declined in demand compared with former years and mail volume was not burdensome. Reports from distant areas suggest the holiday’s decline and possible end in the near future.
In Oakland on February 14 a wealthy Hindu of the Singh caste was refused naturalization under section 2169 of the revised statutes. The law allows only white aliens and Africans to receive naturalization papers.
Notice of sale under a warrant by the Recorder of La Grande Oregon to satisfy a lien for street improvement on Fourth Street. The City Marshal will offer Lot 1 Block 30 Chapling Addition for cash March 1907 to recover 23.60 dollars plus costs.
Mrs J C Smth and Dode Harris return from Ely Nevada with the remains of their brother Jack Smth who died there Sunday morning. Friends nearby did all in their power to ease his death. A mother father two sisters and two brothers mourn. Funeral from the residence at 2:80 Friday.
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