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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1906

Page

4

Miraculous Recovery Reported for Mrs Mollie Holt

J C R Hooper of Woodford Tennessee recounts Mollie Holt nearly wasted by a lung infection who improved after Dr King’s New Discovery was given. She recovered fully and is listed as a healthy woman now. Trial bottle free, 50 cents and $1.00 at medicine counter.

Mollie Holt J.C.R. Hooper Woodford Tenn Meciin Ovo Co Ottle Fraa Chas.eby, SR Elizabeth, Ill DR. King

Island GTY items note local movements and events

H Bidwall spent several days in Walla Walla this week. Fred Head Portland Saturday evening and expects to remain there. Mrs H Bidwell visited in Union during Mr Bidwell's absence in Walla Walla. Rev Mower occupied his pulpit here on Wednesday evening. Wm Smith and wife with assistants gave an entertainment in Russell's hall Saturday evening to a good sized audience. They plan several entertainments this winter. Mr and Mrs Harley Laughlin spent Tuesday in the Island. Sunday School work progresses under officers and the Epworth League is well attended each Sunday night.

H. Bidwall Walla Walla Fred Portland H. Bidwell Union Mr. Bidwell Harley Laughlin Island Epworth League Wall

Sumerville Sittings and Local News Digest

Snowy day updates include Mr George Ott stocking ice and a town visit from Deputy McLachlin of La Grande. School resumes after a two week break and Dr R Gaskill opens a new drug store. E F Tice traveled to La Grande on Tuesday. Several residents reported illness but are improving.

George Ott R. Gaskill E. F. Tice la Grande

Reynolds Family Man dies after long illness in Iowa

Alfred Reynolds of Warren County Iowa died January 7 1906 in Carlisle aged 71 years 4 months 7 days after a long illness. He was born in Ohio August 1854 came to Iowa in 1849 with his parents married Catherine Perry in 1869 and had eleven children. He was regarded as upright and religious and leaves a wife and eleven children and numerous relatives. His son William Reynolds of this city was with him at his last moments.

Alfred Mathias Elizabeth Reynolds Ohio Carlisle Iowa Warren County Catherine Perry la Grande

Miners Union Chief Urges Defense for Orchard

Secretary William Haywood wired R J Hanlon of the Silver City Miners Union saying the Western Federation of Miners defends no guilty member and noting past acquittals. The message references Caldwell Idaho arrests in a conspiracy connecting the federation to grave crimes and asks Nugent to consider defending any innocent member. John F. Nugent, attorney, based in Silver City.

Wesfare Federation of Miners Harry Orchard Caldwell Ida Steunenburg William Haywood R. J. Hanlon Miners’ Union Silver City Idaho Western Federation of Miners Western Federation Ped Denver Nugent John F. Nugent

Electric lineman dead in fall from pole

Vancouver B C January 10 William Burgess a lineman for the British Columbia Electric Railway company was electrocuted last night. He was repairing wires at the top of a pole and slipped grasping a high potential wire as he fell. His body hung suspended in mid air life was extinct before help arrived.

Vancouver B. G William Burgess British Columbia Electric Railway Company

A Creeping Death and Arnica Salve Claim

A Belle Plaine Minnesota resident reports a friend nearly died from a hand infection described as blood poisoning. Arnica Salve allegedly drew out the poison, healing the wound and saving the man's life. Newlin's Drug Store advertises Best in the world for burns and sores priced at 256.

J. E. Stearns Belle Plaine Minn Bucksow Newlin's

Annual Meeting Notice of La Grande Bank Shareholders

The Farmers and Traders National Bank of La Grande invites shareholders to its annual meeting at the banking house in La Grand on Tuesday January 23 1906 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and address other business. J W Soran cashier dated December 18 1906.

Farmers and Traders National Bank of la Grande la Granda J. W. Soran

Newlin Drug Company Pushes Rocky Mountain Tea

Advertisement copy urging the Newlin Drug Company to push Rocky Mountain Tea with bold, frequent messaging. The concise line markets the product as an easy sale tactic and prompts reader familiarity with the brand.

Newlin Drug Company

Mining Stampede Swells Manhattan Camp Near Goldfield

A Goldfield report traces Manhattan Nevada from 20 residents to a booming camp of about 4000 in a week. Automobiles fetch $200 daily as crowds rush in, roads fill with teams, and a stage accident kills the driver. Prices soar for lots and meat. baths in tin tubs fetch $2. law and order are said to be scarce.

Goldfield Nev Manhattan

Piano Tuning Service Seeks Orders in City

J. C. Ardrey, former city resident now near Portland, offers piano tuning services. Those with instruments needing attention can leave orders at Huelat's music store. Ardrey will be in La Grand for about ten more days.

J.C. Ardrey Portland Mr. Ardrey Huelat la Grand

For Rent: Multiple Houses in La Grande Areas

La Grande Investment Co lists rental properties with details including 5 to 9 room houses in Coggans Romig Acme Sixth St J St M Fir St and Grandy additions. Monthly rents range from 7.00 to 19.50 dollars, with occupancy terms unspecified.

Coggans Romig Acme Sixth St J St M Fir St

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Fir and Greenwood Streets Jefferson Ave Oregon Produce Company Staniels & Jarman J. Bull & Company Boss Meat Market Lewis Bros James Beavers Julius A Brewery Oesch Oregon Summerville Deputy McLachlin Anna William Reynolds Electric Lineman JL Mars la Grande, Oregon Edward Propeck G. E. Hackman Cory Adams Avenue Tia Street van Burens Union Woolen Mills Henry & Carr House Furnishers and Undertakers J.C. Henry J.J. Garr Grande Ronde Lumber CO Perry the Wonder Worker DR. King’s Pries Soc Newlincre Company
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