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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1907
Page
6
Retailer advertises steep reductions on remaining winter stock. Men's suits drop from ten to twelve dollars to six dollars seventy-five cents, children's two piece and boys pants suits half price at a dollar fifty, cotton blankets one dollar twenty-five, comforters fifteen cents, ladies hose eight to twenty five cents, and wool hose sixteen cents per pair.
A string of short notes reports Ed Kidde rejoining a Portland trip, Maggie Synhorst visiting Spokane, Jace Qulling en route to Portland, R A Stori visiting La Grande, Frank Poy returning from Panocheton, and Baker City business visits by W J Spencer and P Spencer. Also Don Buckman transacts in the city, G R Thornton’s Minam irrigation work, Pensingtons from Colorado Springs en route to Spokane, M G Humphrey visiting Elgin, Dr Moore for Oregon Osteopathic Association in Portland, C E Harper from Sumpter creamery business amid four feet of snow, and Sumpter’s recovery and growth.
H M Pettitt of Portland presides as the order holds an installation and mitions meeting in the city. All members are urged to attend tonight’s installation with proper conduct and attendance.
Wheat and corn prices fluctuated in Chicago on January 11 with wheat opening at TS and closing at 75 percent, carm opening at 434 and closing at 45 percent, and cams opening at S64 and ending at 36 percent as reported by Scripps News Association.
A warrant issued by City Recorder Snook targets Mayor J. Stoddard based on F L Mayers information for violating ordinance 216 series 1896 to curb contagious diseases. The mayor's home is under quarantine at his physician’s advice as he is charged with leaving home and circulating among residents.
A Seattle public school was closed because of a fuel famine. The text notes nearby coal mines within the city limits and suggests officials could not secure fuel through ordinary channels.
State versus Pfieffer heard before Justice Hough. Defendant from Kamela arraigned on assault with a dangerous weapon and bound over to the circuit court.
Foresters notify members of a Wednesday meeting moved to the Elks hall. All members are urged to note the venue and date change as communicated by C J Sentser, Fin Sec.
Helena Jan 11 three thousand laborers are wanted for six mile canyon east of Lombard railroad construction work. Large pay offered and living conditions described as good. Risk of delayed start due to labor shortage. Project could employ over four thousand men for a year.
A slight earthquake was felt at 1:45 in the morning across the Kansas City Kansas area. No damage is reported besides broken window glass.
A tidal wave devastates Spe island in the Dutch East Indies with about 300 dead and 40 injured on nearby Simalu as a heavy sea impacts other islands. Reports from The Hague cite widespread damage across the archipelago.
Bacon appeal from Stilwell 4& Co promises high quality at the best price. The ad notes a local phone contact Main 16 for inquiries and emphasizes convincing customers they offer top value.
In Lewiston Idaho over ten days fifteen dogs were killed by the woundmaster after owners refused or neglected to pay annual dog licenses. Since January one the city collected three hundred dollars from dog license sales. George Andras aged eighteen accidentally discharged a revolver wounding himself and dying hours later. Seventeen years ago two of Andras brothers drowned in Moss Lake.
Immense seams of coal and iron were found in Antrim. A capital of $2,600,000 was formed today to develop the industries and work the mines.
A challenge in La Grande invites any White or Japanese fighter for money or honor in catch-as-catch can or ju jitsu. Hanai Signarra, ex-officer of a Russian warship, claims mastery of Japanese wrestling and has been in La Grande two months, ready to fight either style. Local Japanese may respond to the challenge.
Mr. Cleaver secretary of the citizens committee says a car of coal is due today or tomorrow. Those needing fuel may secure it by depositing money with Mr. Cleaver at the Eastern Oregon Trust & Savings Bank.
Stillwell & Company Market advertises the promptest city delivery with phone contact Main 16 for orders and service.
Aberdeen reports 1906 lumber output of 599,250,000 feet with market value of 7,989,750 dollars. Recorder Snook will decide tomorrow on the trial of R R Kelly for resisting an officer after yesterday's proceedings.
PURE LARD is to be found at Stillwell de Company's market. Phone Main 16. WANTED A hired girl for general house work Apply at Land Offce. HOUSE WANTED Desiring to wither rent or buy a modern cottage well in of not less than fix rooms Must have bath and inside toilet FS Ivanner Phone Main 12. FOR RENT Four room cottage 2010 Adams Avenue Apply 2004 Avenue Phone Black 1532.
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