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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1906
Page
3
An advertisement for the La Grande School of Music touts a two-department program with grades from two to six and advanced teaching methods. Pupils attend one hour daily, with options for one or two lessons per week, and graduation after completing the grades. Located opposite the Foley House near Gunty Square.
Fraternal groups in La Grande list weekly and monthly gatherings. Eagles Aerie 259 and O F L La Grande No 16 invite visiting brethren. Star Encampment No 31 and Eastern Star Hope Chapter No 13 publish meeting nights. Foresters of America Court Maid Marico No 22 and other orders welcome members and guests.
Centennial Hotel on Adams Avenue announces new management by Mrs W E Murchison. Board and room priced at five dollars per week in cash. Meals available for twenty five cents. Special rates furnished for monthly patrons. Location No 1417 Adams Ave. Phone 1161. Proprietress Mrs W E Murchison.
A local drugstore advertises its commitment to serving all customers with a wide range of medicines and goods. It emphasizes personal attention and the goal of preventing customers from seeking other shops.
An Oregon senator writes to the editor to defend his labor stance and voting record. He denies opposing labor laws and explains his votes on the Fellow Servant Law and Senator Bill No. 60, asserting a fair trial for the primary system and his role for corporations and individuals.
Competition between Weston and Walla Walla brick makers drives the board of control to recommend closing the penitentiary yard. Convict labor at the pen will no longer be used in brick production.
Advertisement announces six table boarders wanted by Mrs Grace Barrie at No 1808 4th Street for details call red 881.
Died in the city February 18 Mr Mc Lane aged 78. Albert Baker suffered a severe hand injury while cutting wood. Roy Allred is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Allred. A dance is planned for February 22 with an invitation to all residents.
Notice for the annual city election in La Grande Oregon on March 12 1906 polling hours 9 am to 6 pm electing mayor city recorder city marshal city treasurer ward councilmen and voting on bonds and water project proposals. Polling places judges and clerks for each ward listed with names. Official seal and signature of City Recorder J R Soon dated February 19 1906.
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