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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1906

Page

6

Local items from city gossip and business travelers

Cochran the Union attorney is in town on legal business. Baldwin of Elgin spent Sunday here. Prendergast of Athena is in the city on business. F D and Roy McCully of Joseph were in town over Sunday en route to Portland. Miss Gertrude Pike returns to Pendleton to resume school. Mr and Mrs A T Harris Miss Marie Ohm and Mrs Al Geiser of Baker City visited the Hotel Foley. J L Corbett returned to Aurelia Mining property with three men to continue the tunnel at the 180 foot level, planning 24 feet of progress daily. development earnings expected to cover costs.

GE. Cochran JE. Baldwin Elgin D. Prendergast Athena Gertrude Pike Pendleton A T. Harris Marie Ohm al Geiser Baker City Foley Harris Geiser Grand J. L. Corbett Aurelia Mining Company

Police search for clues in murder of Mrs. Gentry

New Haven January 6 police probe the murder of Mrs. A. W. Gentry. Cabman James Goodalman was arrested after claiming he drove a man to the depot then to a spawn shop where the man was left. The events are dated shortly after the crime.

Scripps News Associations New Haven Gen A. W. Gentry James Goodalman Goodelman

Fred Taylor Injured In Gas Engine Accident

Word reached this city that Fred Taylor was seriously hurt while working with a gasoline engine near Echo. He was taken to Portland for treatment and may require the amputation of his arm. Mrs. Taylor rushed to join him there as officials investigate how his coat became caught in a wheel.

Fred Taylor Echo Mr. Taylor Portland

Hansen Couple Welcome First Child Saturday Jan 6 1905

In the city on Saturday January 6, 1905, Mr. and Mrs. George Hansen Jr. welcomed a son.

Hansen George Hansen Jr

Parson Asked to Return Sled Taken From Bartlett Residence

A parson who took a sled from the residence of E. W. Bartlett in Old Town is urged to return it promptly to avoid trouble.

E. W. Bartlett Old Town

Elks Social Enjoys First Dance of New Year

The Elks social in their hall last Saturday night drew a splendid crowd for dancing and supper received much approval. Hendricks' orchestra provided a lively program of new dance music. The G A M unit, with about 80 members, hosted the event in Armory hall. The Neighborhood Club meets tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. N Molitor entertained for Mrs. Thompson of Pendleton at dinner yesterday.

Elks Theg A.M Armory Hall Hendricks’ Orchestra N. Molitor Thompson Pendleton

Notice to Fruitgrowers Join Northwestern Fruit Growers Association

Fruitgrowers urged to send name and one dollar to C D Huffman secretary to become members. Mailing a dollar brings prompt response and full printed proceedings of the meeting plus access to Prof Ball’s acclaimed article on fruit tree spraying.

Northwestern Fruitgrowers Association C.D. Huffman C. D. Huffman Northwest Fruit Gowers Association Prof. Ball

Miss Julia Frazer Addresses Mission Audiences in California

Miss Julia Frazer of California field secretary of the board of home missions spoke to large audiences at the Presbyterian church yesterday. In the morning she discussed Home Mission work among the Mexicans in the United States and in the evening she spoke on work among the mountaineers of the South. Those who did not attend missed a rare treat.

Julia Frazer California Board of Home Missions Presbyterian Church United States Frazer South

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