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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1906
Page
4
Notaries and justices of the peace across the county are urged to mail voter registration lists to the county clerk weekly. County Clerk Gilham has notified 26 registrants to comply, to speed clerk operations. Primary registration closes April 4 at 5 PM. many voters remain unregistered as of mid January.
S N Harvey a pioneer of Pilot Rock and long time California resident was found dead on a Southern Pacific passenger train near Kern California. He left a widow Mrs Scott of Pilot Rock and five children. Harvey helped settle Birch Creek district and endured Indian wars era hardships.
A remarkable clock called the Resurrection clock in India has no dial. A gong hangs in place of a dial and bones lie beneath it to form twelve skeletons. At one o'clock the skeletons assemble to strike once, then dissolve. At two, two strike, and at noon and midnight all twelve rise to strike in turn before disintegrating again.
Arch bishop Ryan turned seventy with a low Mass at the cathedral following his request for no public demonstration. Clergy from Philadelphia and nearby cities visited his residence to offer congratulations.
The Heppner Gazette endorses J. R Whitney for a second term as state printer. It cites his first term record as a strong endorsement and predicts a large vote in Eastern and Western Oregon, with a likely Republican renomination by a large majority.
P A Worthington returns to the county to negotiate right of way from this place to Joseph for the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company. He aims to secure depot grounds fairly for nearby towns, with Enter prise asked to contribute more due to a site constraint.
A gasoline stove exploded in the barber shop at the Mullan hotel in Mullan Idaho yesterday morning, causing a fierce blaze for a short time but no serious damage. Local firefighters contained the fire with minimal injuries reported.
The Centennial Hotel on Adams Ave announces new management by Mrs. W. E. Murchison. Board and room 5 per week cash. meals 25 cents. special rates furnished. monthly patrons welcome at No 1417 Adams Ave. Phone 1161.
The La Grande Messenger Service announces readiness for business delivering packages errands and messenger runs. Call Red 261 to hire for deliveries and related tasks.
Mrs Jennie Duncan of Haynesville Maine at 70 credits Electric Bitters with curing chronic dyspepsia of 20 years and restoring vigor. The remedy treats stomach and liver issues blood disorders and debility. Sold with guarantee at Newin Drus Co. for 60 cents.
“Truly miraculous seemed the recovery of Mrs Mollie Holt” after coughing up pus from her lungs. Doctors feared death but Dr King’s New Discovery, given at a relative’s request, led to steady improvement and full recovery. Available at 50¢ and $1.00. Trial free.
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