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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1906

Page

6

Amusements Plumstead Tonight At Central Church

Elsworth Plumstead performs impersonations sketches and songs at the Central church at 8 30 this evening Tickets available at Selder s His show promises humor pathos and varied entertainment Glee Club Concert Praised audience flocked to the program with notable impersonations and solos led by Mr Bellman Mr Rountree and Mr Glen highlighted the night Reception hosted by Dr and Mrs Moore honored the visiting performers with 90 guests and Mrs Moore was praised for organizing the event

Plumstead Elsworth Plumstead Selder Bellman Glen Glee Club F E. Moore Dr. Moore

Longworth Receives Marriage License in Washington

In Washington this afternoon February 15 Longworth obtained a marriage license from local authorities.

Scripps News Association Washington Longworth

Townsite Withdrawals Considered for Irrigation Projects

Washington moves to authorize townsite withdrawals on all government irrigation projects. Senator Ankeny’s bill would establish townsites under the Reclamation Act, allow interior water for towns, and permit land sales with proceeds going to the reclamation fund.

East Umatilla Washington Ankeny Senate Committee On Irrigation Secretary of the Interior

Local notes from Old Town and Baker City communities

Mrs J Hopper of Old Town visits Mrs Wesley Andrews in Baker City. J H Mimnaugh from Perry on business. Dr Chariton called to Alice. J K Romig from Baker City on business. they later return home. Koffee Kiatch meeting canceled due to Miss Bessie Henry illness. Rainbow store ad noted. Flower party at Latter Day Saints house with Thomas orchestra. Miss Birdie and Grace McWanjal of Baker City travel to Los Angeles to visit friends. GC R Thornton leaves for Des Moines, Iowa after 23 years away. Petitions for Geo Miller of the Cove for Republican representative nomination. Baby of Mr and Mrs John Williamson very ill with trypesipelas. grave fears. G W Buckman of Alical rumored Republican primary candidate for representative. Epworth League meeting announced with old hymns. 6:30 start. La Grande to have a baseball team. meeting to elect manager and captain. new uniforms to be ordered. City election last March had 684 votes. turnout expected to rise. J H O Neil of O R N traveling passenger agent in town. spring travel heavier than usual and expected to grow. Wanted: seamstresses and apprentices. apply to Mrs McDonald in Corpe building.

Latter Day Saints Thomas’ Orchestra Birdie Grace McWanjal Baker City Los Angeles GC. R. Thornton Des Moines Towa Geo. Miller The Cove John Williamson G. W. Buckman Alical Epworth League

Freight class 550 engines arrive to relieve motive power shortage

Last night seven large 550 class freight engines arrived at the yard labeled for Southern Pacific but may be assigned to this division. Four freighters are in the shops being prepared to ease the motive power shortage.

Trarta Curnicana Southern Pacific

Reception for Oregon State Glee Club at Opera House

Mrs. C A Johns plans a reception after the Oregon State University Glee Club program at the opera house. Many friends of the university and club members are invited to attend.

C. A. Johns Oregon State University Glee Club Opera House Baker City Herald

May Withdraw Likely From Congress Race in Baker City

Mr Lachner of Baker City may be persuaded to withdraw from the congressional race. He is to be offered the Baker City postmastership in place of Mr Voruz and will be endorsed by Senator Fulton.

Lachner Baker City Voruz Fulton

Indian School Crowded as Enrollment Reaches Six Hundred

Indian School at Chemewa Ore is overburdened with more than 550 pupils present while yearly enrollment stands around 600. New pupils arrive from California Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana, and Superintendent Chalcraft now denies admission due to lack of space.

Chemewah Ore California Oregon Washington Idaho Montana Chalcraft

Women Vote Bill Fails in Local Option Vote

Columbus report: The House defeats a measure granting women the right to vote at local option elections. The vote ends the proposal with no immediate statewide effect.

Columbus House Today

Special Service at Central Church Subject Tonight

On February 14 1906 Fred Sonnenburg of Walla Walla will officiate a Presbyterian service at the Central Church from 7 to 8 pm due to the Plumstead entertainment. The sermon is titled Gods dynamite and tomorrow evening the evangelist speaks on An Honest Doubter inviting anyone with Bible or Christ difficulties. Warted two waiter girls immediately at the Model restaurant.

Onnenburg Jack Fred Sonnenburg Walla Walla Meee Ey Yous la Grande Presbyterian Plumstead Christ Warted

Not applicable food ad urging customers to visit often

An advertisement touts a menu of specialties praised for quality and value. It promises superior cooking and generous portions, branding the fare as both a pleasure and economical. The copy invites frequent visits after the first meal.

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China the Golden Rule Company Adame Avenue E. Pollack Propr V-geta J. J. Peare J. Hopper Old Town Wesley Andrews J.H. Mimnaugh Perry J. H. O'Neil Jack” O'Neil Gneil T-N- Murphy Womar JA. Arbuckle Ndnigot Mostickas Ladies’ Home Journal
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