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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1905

Page

4

Music teacher Tait remains active in Grande Ronde Valley

The article notes BA Pait a pioneer Grande Ronde Valley music teacher and interpreter in the front rank who offers pupil classes from popular music to church and Sunday School repertoire. It highlights successful former pupils now teaching or pursuing study and asserts thorough musical instruction for pupils. A local remedy endorsement for Ballard’s Snow Liniment appears with a note from Mrs. A. Vitet of New Castle Colorado.

RP Tait Grande Ronde Valley Atul BA P Tait

A Grande School of Music Gains Noted Local Regard

The Grande School of Music in the valley reports increasing use with about four thousand lessons given in 1904. The system is described as practical and modern, offering two departments for beginners and advanced students.

Ais Thia Spilscoms

Night Restlessness and Cough Cure Listing

An old advertisement touts Horehoubd Syrup from Newlin Drag Co aimed to soothe a bad cough and promote sleep with a promising radical cure. Pricing shown at 26c and 50c with distribution by Newlin Drag Co.

Asehard Newlin Drag Co

Great Day at Central Church with Evangelist Coombs

Crowds overflowed as last night’s service with Evangelist Coombs drew standing room only. Extra seats will be added tonight. Six persons were baptized at the close and more are expected to follow today. Tonight’s topics include Christianity the Remedy for Delusions and What will you do with Jesus.

Evangelist Coombs Jesus

Neighborhood club highlights Lewis and Clark program

The Ladies of the Neighborhood club held an open meeting in the ladies club rooms with Mrs O Bidwell of Island City directing. Papers on Fair Proposed and Facts Architecture Foreign Exhibits Fine Arts and Musical features were presented with a piano duet closing the program.

O ' Bidwell Island City Tanner Olives W B Sargent Home Sweet Home Ed Kiddle Ethel Davis Bet

Governor Grants Full Pardon in Union County Murder Case

Wong Gee, a Chinese convict serving a life sentence for an October 1898 Union county murder, receives a full pardon from Governor Chamberlain. At the prison Wong Gee bowed to Prince Kaang Yu Wei who is touring the U.S. and the prince’s party will send him to China from Portland today.

Balem Ore Chamberlain Wong Gee Union County Kaang Yu Wei China Thia Portland Ateff

Judge Eakin Busy With Long Docket

Judge Eakin arrived from La Grande and amid greetings began handling a heavy docket in the Clerk's office all day. He worked with from one to eight lawyers and several clerks on both sides as he tackled cases and kept busy throughout the session.

Eakin la Grande Baker Herald

President to receive honorary degree in Philadelphia trip

The President and party departed at 7:30 AM in a private car attached to the express train en route to Philadelphia. He will address University of Pennsylvania students and receive the Doctor of Laws degree.

Washington Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania

Major Warrington Convicted of Falsifying Government Funds

Feb 22 authorities convict Major Warrington of falsifying civil government grounders totaling 1500 dollars. He receives a combined sentence of sixty years and five days in prison.

Manils Major Warrington

Destructive Fire Destroys Several Establishments in London

Destructive fire today in Long Acre Centre causes extensive damage including a motor car and carriage industry. Loss estimated at 1.25 million dollars. Fire authorities investigate origins as flames engulf multiple establishments and halt activity in the area.

Scrippa Newer Association London Long Acre Centre

Roosevelt Almanac and Government Directory Lists Leaders

A dense roster of officials and offices including Theodore Roosevelt, Charles W Fairbanks, John Hay, and William H Moody. The document catalogs federal and state posts, local county officers, and city officials across La Grande with names for executive, judicial, and administrative roles.

Theodore Roosevelt Charles W .Fairbanks John Hay Avyee Wilson Africu H Moody Robi J Wynne Melville W Fuller WS Richards Victor Il Metcalf Commerce US Pension Commissioner U 5 Land Eugene Ware Harrison Dudge James B Gilham CO Pennington Ove Bord D H Proctor Jas Morton John Frawley Ksb Bragg Arthur Curtis Henry LA Grande Precint John E Hungh Justice of Peace JH Melancliac Ccs JD Slater Reese

Hallard’s snow liniment cures ringworm after single use

Ringworm sufferer from Ky writes in 1902 that a single application of Hallard’s snow liniment relieved itching completely. He notes a later use on two occasions also cured ringworm and states a price of $1 for a bottle at Newlin Drag.

E T Lacan Se Ky Hallard Newlin

For Sale Notes From Local Advertiser

For Sale or Trade advertised by Joan Anthony includes 6 good work horses an 8 inch wagon a 4 inch logging wagon and a 4¼ inch logging truck also pure bred Black Minorca roosters from imported stock and eggs for hatching from Halston Second Hand Store.

Joan Anthony Halston

For Rent Barn 3 Stalls Water Close In

For rent barn with three stalls and water access near Baker Bros grocery store. Apply at the Baker Bros location.

Baker Bros Grocery Store

Wanted energetic representative for large business firm

A recruiting notice seeking a capable energetic man or woman to represent a large business firm with a good salary. No experience required. Call or write J F Anderson at Roode Valley Houses for details.

J F Anderson Roode Valley Houses

Two Lots for Sale on Adame Avenue Greenhouse Property

Two parcels on Adame Avenue listed for sale. Includes fence, trees, lumber, rocks, and bricks. Reasonable offers considered if sold as a unit. Inquiries to Wm Gilpin in La Grande or Mr J F Richardson next door to the lot. F 15-22

Wm Gilpin la Grande J F Richardson

Free Washing Offer and Local Land for Sale in Oregon

Free washing offered through Thos Siegmund at the Ronde Valley House with instructions provided. Also advertised land sale of 710 acres near Wallowa, Oregon priced at 28 per acre with most under cultivation and irrigation. sale by Couch & McDonald listing other county lands.

Thos, Siegmund Ronde Valley Eale Couch & McDonald Wallowa Oregon

Home Cured Ham Bacon at Harris Meat Market

A home cured ham and bacon offer advertised by Harris meat market opposite Geddes. Contact at 2-1-3.1 for details.

Harris Meat Market Geddes

Peculiar Disappearance Prompts Patent Medicine Note

A garbled 19th century notice touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for indigestion and biliousness. It claims a peculiar disappearance of symptoms and mentions Newlin drag store with a price of 250.

Butlerville

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