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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
3
A Woodford Tennessee woman nearly died from lung infection but, after Dr Kings New Discovery was given, she improved rapidly and fully recovered. The report praises the remedy and notes trial bottle is free with purchases priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
Ontario reports A D Les awarded the grading contract for one mile of the Vale Malhour Valley railroad. Seven miles of the 16 mile project have contracts let. Nine cars of tie have arrived, crews work on river crossings, and Short Line surveyors advance toward a coast connecting route.
Washington reports sympathy that U S officials wished to project a dual motive for orders to Philippine troops. The First and Second Infantry and two artillery batteries were dispatched partly as a hedge against trouble in China and partly to bolster forces should trouble occur nearer Manila than Beijing.
Wheat opened at 87 34, closed 82 1/2. Corn opened 45 and closed 45 1/4. Oats opened 52 cents and closed 52 4. Price movements reflect early trading in Chicago on January 12.
The Walla Walla Union reports a rising habit of gun possession among pedestrians after recent holdups. Citizens conceal firearms in overcoats pockets hip areas and even in hats. One man bragged about keeping a pistol in the crown of his hat while discussing defense.
J. C. Ardrey, formerly of this city and now near Portland, is in La Grande offering piano tuning services. Those with instruments needing attention may leave orders at Huelat's music store. He will remain in La Grande for about ten more days.
Classified notice shows monthly rents for several houses with varying room counts and locations. Includes six room houses in Coggans and Romig additions, five room and seven room options, with rents ranging from 7 to 16 dollars per month and mentions La Granve Levestamt Co. as the company.
A blaze broke out at 6 15 this morning in a Los Angeles building caused by electric wires. Damage is estimated between 150000 and 200000 dollars. No injuries are reported.
London reports General Sir Redvers Buller will be retired as a general with an annual pension of five thousand dollars. The move follows long speculation that he would attain field marshal status.
Sioux Falls reports ex-champion boxer Bob Fitzsimmons organizing a benefit event for a blacksmith whose shop floor collapsed under a crowd. The incident followed a spectacle of the fighter hosting souvenir horse show appearances.
At the New Willard hotel this morning reports say Mrs Minor Morris, recently removed by force from the White House, remains in a dangerous condition and is occasionally lapsing into a comatose state.
Paris January 12 Jules Jaluzot the sugar magnate who recently failed for fifteen million francs began trial today. He faces charges of abuse of confidence and illegal organization of savings banks and stores he managed.
The ladies of the M. E. church will host a rummage sale in the Haworth building now next to Thorne's grocery store. Items from the former Wines harness shop will be displayed. The public is invited to attend.
A reflective collection from the Atchinson Globe on social behavior and relationships. The piece ponders credibility of apologies, perceptions of compliments, and gender dynamics among men and women with brief observations and wry insight.
In Brooklyn a quarter inch wide land strip sold for 1000 dollars the top real estate price here or in the city. The buyer a reality company also paid 2000 dollars for a one inch strip in the same plat. Earlier transfers misstated dimensions causing costly complications and corrections.
The Farmers and Traders National Bank of La Grande calls its shareholders to meet at the bank in La Grande on Tuesday January 25, 1906 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to elect a directors for the coming year and address other business. J W Schann, Cashier, dated December 18 1906.
Ralph F. Fernandez of Tampa Florida recalls a rapid turn in his illness caused by liver trouble and heart disease. After multiple doctors and medicines failed he used Electric Bitters and perceives a dramatic improvement in three days, claiming to be cured. Nowlin's Drug guarantees the remedy.
Fruitgrowers invited to join the Northwestern Fruit Growers Association by sending name and one dollar to Secretary C. D. Huffman. Prompt attention promises membership and full printed proceedings of the meeting, including Prof Ball's article on fruit tree sprayings worth the dollar.
Belle Plaine Minnesota resident J E Stearns reports a friend suffered a severe hand swelling like blood poisoning. The remedy Buckson’s Amnica Salve drew out the poison and saved the man’s life. Sold as the best in the world for burns at Newlin’s Drug Store for 25 cents.
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