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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1905
Page
4
Blokland Bros of Island City Oregon operate Berkshire and Poland China hog breeding programs. They raise quality stock for farm shows and commercial growers, emphasizing bloodlines, soundness and grower performance.
Mr John Coraiah and his wife were held up early this morning at their home at 138th Street. Bandits robbed Mr Cornish of a five thousand dollar diamond brooch. In defending his wife, Cornish, reputedly a millionaire, was shot and seriously wounded as the robber escaped.
Henry Heppner longtime resident and founder of the town of Heppner died last night in a hospital. He had not been in good health for some time but his condition was not deemed serious until recently. His body will be brought to Portland Saturday for funeral services on Sunday. Heppner was 74.
Leaflets circulated in Odessa this morning signed The Bonn Roseian Section of the Social Democratic Revolutionary announce the death of Grand Duke Sergive and the closing. The notice signals the start of reprisals by the regime and a pledge of renewed oppression.
Free washing opportunity announced by Thos Riegmund at the Ronde Valley House with details via phone call. He acts as general agent for the Ideal Washer and will explain the process. Phone line provided for inquiries and participation.
Chicago police credit Johann Hoch with forty three wives. Hoch admits 13 marriages and says admissions may rise to about 30. Insanity defense is discussed by Hoch, his attorney, and the state. Hoch remains amused at inquest and recognitions while two women identify him as their husband.
Scripps News reports a meeting of New York Chicago and Southern men leads to plans to consolidate the Southern Iron and Steel properties into a new company. The venture will practically control the nation’s pig iron output after completion. Capitalization about 115 million dollars.
Entombed in a coal mine shaft in Pottsville ten men were reportedly crushed when a cage struck timbers and plunged twelve hundred feet to the bottom of the Lytle mine of the Barquehanna Coal Co. rescue efforts follow the accident.
Mesdames Whitly and Haistens entertained AESL members, their husbands and guests Friday evening at Whitly home. A dainty luncheon was served. The group will meet next Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Anthony's home.
George Hall administrator announces private cash sale of decedent Jane Ball's real estate in Union County Oregon. Town parcels include undivided halves of lots 2 and 3 in Block 10 Chaplin's Addition and half of lot six plus north 21 feet of Lot in Arnold's Addition, subject to life estate of George Ball and a $700 mortgage on Lot 1 and 2 in Block 102. Sale to occur after March 6, 186, with court confirmation and estate debts paid from proceeds.
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