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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1905
Page
5
Ledger notes list 85 cash entries and assorted entries for mineral desert and homestead filings at the La Grande land office. Totals include receipts and fees such as application charges and cancellations, with scattered figures like 2626 15 sore and 98200 76 10, reflecting diverse categories and totals.
Preliminary 1904 production data from the mint director show United States output with Gold exports from Klondike Nome region totaling about 10.3 million dollars and silver around 310 thousand dollars. The report also notes gold from Washington and Japan areas roughly 1.2 million dollars.
A fragment lists boxing champions by weight class including heavyweights James J Jeffries colored, Jack Johnson as heavyweight, light heavyweights, middleweight Tommy Ryan, welterweight Buddy Ryan, lightweight Joe Gans, heavy featherweight Attling Nelson, featherweight Abe Attel, bantamweight Jem Kowxer.
A blurred article describes a music teacher guiding pupils through piano and violin lessons. It mentions Conservatory courses, popular pieces, and performing in concerts with emphasis on discipline, technique, and earning money from music activities.
Public notice under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 announces sale of public lands in Oregon. John H Armstrong of Oregon seeks patent for lands in Township 8 Range 7 allowing agricultural use with legal witnesses listed.
In Union County Oregon the administrator of Jane Hall deceased offers property by private sale for cash after February 1 1003 subject to court confirmation. The estate sells undivided half interests in Lots 2 and Lot in Block 104 Chaplin's Addition La Grande Oregon and in Lot six and north twenty one feet of Lot Ten Block Li Arnold's Addition La Grande. life estate of George Ball applies to part. a mortgage of 70 dollars on Lots 1 and 2.
Fragmentary note outlines evangelistic services at Central Church of Obriat. Mentions Sunday evening gatherings and spousal efforts for salvation. Indicates ongoing planning for the year if led by the Lord, with unclear dates or details.
A damaged notice advertises a store sale with drastic discounts. It claims stock is limited and rates are halved, promising bargains on thousands of goods at reduced prices.
William L Dogalay the fourth Democrat, in office as Massachusetts governor, was inaugurated yesterday marking a historic political milestone. The event follows a sixty year gap since a previous Democrat held the post.
In Chicago at 11 this morning a violent clash with alleged hold up men and train robbers left Policeman Jamce Deere dead and Policeman Richard Birmingham fatally injured. Officers attempted to arrest Alile Feinberg and Krank Gayban. gunfire erupted wounding Gayban and feigning Feinberg later surrendered.
Notice is hereby given by order of the City Council of La Grande Oregon that a convention of La Grande Fire Department members will be held at the Cornell rooms on Wednesday January 16 at 8 PM for electing a union of the fire department and for a fire and insurance committee of the council.
Mrs Cora Walker of Porterville California endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best for colds and pneumonia prevention. She claims it cures quickly, is pleasant and safe, and notes many prefer it after trying other remedies sold by Newlin Drug Co.
We the undersigned voters petition the Union County Court to grant Halverson & McWar to sell spirituous, mal or vinous liquors and hard cider in Hilgard for six months starting February 1. The list of residents and supporters includes John Thompson, Harry Wella, Blasett, Gardeo, Prilla, Lucey, Banks, Dillman, Matherson, Werner, Hetrick, Peterson, Santor, McGarry, Baling, French, Teyto, Johnson and many others signatures dated December 1001.
Department of the Interior announces restoration and settlement of public lands across multiple townships and ranges in Oregon Washington and adjacent areas. It details parcels by section number including east and west halves quarters and quarters within sections in various townships and descriptions of the Grande Ronde River Willamette Meridian and related land allotments.
Public notice invites all persons with or without claim to the lands described to appear by the specified date to present their interests. The notice lists registers and officials and requests response by deadline.
Public notice from the Land Office at Le Gran announces a sale under the June 4 act for timber lands. It lists parties including Hames, Brokley, Leotar, and others, with August dates and locations in Yaros, Wasellisville, and nearby towns.
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