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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1905
Page
3
The Salem union committee performed well over the last thirty days amid fierce opposition in county division matters. They insist there is no malice or vengeance but aim to create a new county and have plans to win the prize in 1907.
A fragment notes the federal grand jury has cleared newspaper men and hopes for continued pursuit of truth. It mentions Charles Nickel, a veteran Southern Oregon journalist and politician, as being on a list in the Union Republican.
New Hope for Dyspeptics asserts osteopathic methods restore digestion and patient recovery. Notice: W. J. Church named executor of J. M. Church estate in Oregon, claims due within six months to OCH Finn, Esq., La Grande.
A Central Church service last evening featured J W Ucomb as the speaker discussing themes of truth and salvation. The program for Sunday includes a children’s lesson, morning worship on The Power of Love, a men’s lecture at 3 pm, and a 6:30 pm YPSCE sermon on Progress in Religious Reformation.
In memory of Garold Goodwin who died in this city. We loved him and mis him, but Jesus loved him more. He has called him home through the Golden Gates as farewells are spoken and he enters rest.
Resolutions express sorrow for the loss of Elmira Carpenter a valued member and motherly figure in the community and order. The committee extends heartfelt sympathy to her family and requests the resolutions be recorded and shared with La Grande papers. Signed by Agnes Paddock Rose Tait Artie Coffey.
Col Tom Cooper and others testified while Mrs Cody's witnesses claim W F Cody was at Fort McPherson during the alleged affair. Cody’s defense to start this afternoon after the noon closure of the case.
By Scripps News Association St Petersburg Feb 18 the murder of Grand Duke Sergius sparks heightened alarm as revolutionary literature circulates among workers turning them against their oppressors.
Reports from the front indicate Russian forces concentrating in strength at Kurvki east of Mukden as they prepare for a major offensive in the southern sector.
Kishener Russia February 18 The police chief was assaulted by an unknown assailant armed with a club. The attacker has been arrested.
Telegraph operators on the Moscow Risan and Moscow Windan lines walked out demanding at least twenty dollars monthly and eight hours a day. The strike tied up routes with about three thousand Southwestern railway workers quitting.
The undersigned Treasurer John Frawley states funds exist to pay all Union County warrants presented and endorsed before November 9 1898. Warrants may be presented with interest up to February 17 1905. No interest after that date. Feb 17 1905 La Grande Oregon.
Notice of probate claims for Barah Halley now deceased. Edward L Halley named executor. claims must be filed within six months at the address north of land City Union County Oregon or with Grathes offices of F8 Ivanhoe attorney in La Grande Oregon. February 17, 5.
710 acres of prime county land for sale at 25 dollars per acre. All but 175 acres under cultivation and irrigated. Includes a big list of other lands in the county. Write or contact Couch and McDonald of Wallowa, Oregon.
Feb 1 Tucson report says Yaqui raiders who attacked a mining party near Cobachi killed several Americans have been captured by General Torres. Ten prisoners are taken, two have conformed, and all will be hanged.
Peculiar claims from a Butlerville merchant tout Life Pills as a perfect remedy for distresses. An unidentified drug urn price listed as 260 appears in the fragmentary ad.
Scrippe News Association Oil Co. and allies file charges alleging a conspiracy with Standard Oil and other railroads to block relief from the legislature. They submit detailed statements to support the accusations.
Marcelles Francs Feb 18 Father Gopon former leader atrikers of 8 percent Petersburg arrived there Wednesday from Byon accompanied by two Russian students. He had a lengthy conference with his friends there and left for Rome tonight. While here police watched his movements closely. WANTED elderly lady to keep house and take care of five children. Will pay good wages. Apply at this office.
Readable lines list lodge names and officers with meeting note. Mentions La Grande Lodge 6 and 4 M M La Grande Lodge 6 41 meets every first Wednesday and Saturday each month. Includes names such as Mary A Warnick and other officers.
Notice states F L Meyers is administrator of Kate Usher deceased in Union County Oregon. Creditors must prove claims within six months at La Grande National Bank La Grande Oregon. Also includes fragmented vintage medical ad copy for Horehound Syrup and Liniment with unclear spellings and dates.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a remedy for nighttime restlessness and a harsh cough. It claims fast relief and a “radical cure” with prices 60c and 81, from Newlin Wrag Co.
Guardian Anna Jacobson announces a court ordered sale of Alberta Hopper's real estate Lot 3 and fractional quarters in Beotlem 2 township south of Rang 44 E W in Union County. The bid will be cash on February 28 at 2 PM at the front door of the La Grande Courthouse.
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