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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1906
Page
6
Misses Gertrude Mitchell and Mertie Aldrich led a Damen Kranz gathering on a Saturday night near the twenty second. The patriotic party featured Star Spangled decor and a program culminating in songs like America and Red White and Blue.
The notice names Mayoral candidates Wi Miller J B Stoddard Bird F Lewin and for Recorder 1 R Snook C J Vanderpool. Marshals M E Brady J W Faulk L Rayburn and Treasurer E C Davis J K Wright. Ward selections include First Ward E W Bartlett Second Ward A V Andrews A L Richardson G D Simmons Third Ward and Fourth Ward G M Curtis G E Fowler Robert Findly W T Grider J T Williamson H A Watson. Also lists Socialist and Independent affiliations and notes St Peter's church La Grande Oregon services for Ash Wednesday and Holy Week with times and locations.
Union residents Frank Hempe Geo Palmer James Hutchinson and others were listed as spending time in the city or on business. Notables include Dr E B McDanials Misses Etheradd Lula Gulling and more at Hot Lake. A high school basketball game was set for tonight at the Commercial Club. News of snow depth reports and visits from Baker City and North Platte Nebraska accompanied by osteopathic doctors Swaiger Huisington and Sharp. A slave girl trial in New York featured Bertha Clacho with public opinion favoring the defendant.
Empress ill and unable to attend the state entry. Duchess Sophie Charlotte to marry Prince Eitel tomorrow in Berlin. Sophie, 27, is described as a stately blond and rode in Frederick the Great’s coach for the ceremony at the Imperial palace with pomp and ceremony.
Sunday afternoon at 9 sac at the home of the bride in this city Mr Nathan C Zweifel and Miss Minnie M Gerber were married by Rev H H Mower. The ceremony under a floral arch followed by a wedding dinner. Many friends attended and extended gifts to the couple.
In this city on Saturday February 24 1906 at the Methodist parsonage Mr A E Gilkinson and Miss D M King both of North Powder announced their marriage plans and will reside there after the ceremony.
Railroads project 25,000 arrivals to the coast this year as crowds of homeseekers pace by. Officials urge action to claim share of migration. Local leaders weigh how to attract and accommodate new settlers amid growing interest in land and settlement opportunities.
Dr Garfield was cross examined this morning but could not recall the exact language used in interviews prior to the initiating proceedings.
Interest continues as Central Church of Christ holds crowded services with 14 additions so far. Tonight’s subject is Conversion. A pair of spectacles was lost Sunday morning between the M E church and town. return to this office.
A promotional text invites readers to try the menu praised for careful selection and detail. It urges newcomers, including wives or daughters, to begin dining soon to experience true enjoyment and the joy of eating.
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