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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
4
Caldwell Jan 12 The murder case against Harry Orchard moves toward a Saturday preliminary examination after defense requests to delay were rejected. Prosecutors expect evidence enough to bind Orchard over for trial in district court slated for February 20. Jail space concerns hasten the timetable.
A 61 year old Chicago woman, exhausted by burdens she calls endless, died by suicide after completing her chores. The Drover's Journal urges families to support aging mothers and share home duties to prevent such sorrowful outcomes.
The ladies of the Bf. E. church offer home made mince meat for sale at Grandy and Russell's meat market. Reminder to purchase mince meat from this church fundraising effort.
The Caldwell Banking and Trust Company, led by president Frank Staunenberg, withdraws its reward for the assassination investigation. The bank states all arrests have been made and will redirect funds to detecting and prosecuting the perpetrators.
Hilgard residents visited La Grande for sales, with Nora Casey returning to Portland after holidays. Updates report Mrs. Lee Young Mrs. Duce Hampon and Miss Morton among visitors. Charlton improves after arm injury and Dr Smith plans plaster cast. Cutter raffle yields winner Charles Minnaugh. Sleighing party hosted by Charles Hawes attracts many couples and ends as the season’s best.
The coal shortage spreads across Eastern Oregon and Southern Idaho. Payette reports over 200 families without coal and school closures as fuel demand outstrips supply. Baker City had a brief coal shipment revival through Mayor Johns' appeal to railroad officials.
The annual meeting of stockholders of the Oregon Montana Development Company will be in La Grande Oregon on Friday January 26 1906 at 1 pm for electing officers and directors and to transact other business as may come before the meeting. W W Ranpair President E A Wits Secretary Pro tem
C C Rockwell appeared before Recorder Snook and entered a not guilty plea to disorderly conduct after a twenty one game. The case was postponed to 2 oclock Saturday. The setting reflects a local court proceeding involving the Newlin Drug Company context.
Mrs Jennie Dun can of Haynesville 70 writes of Electric Bitters curing chronic dyspepsia for 20 years and making her feel strong again. Advertisement touts benefits for stomach liver blood and debility with a 50 cent price and local store sale. Lost cattle notice offers rewards for two calves with descriptions and ear marks, dated December 1905 with contact Ep Smninatam La Grande Oregon.
The 1906 world almanac and encyclopedia is a nearly 700 page reference book offered for 26 cents by mail for 35. It covers more than 1 000 topics with over 10 000 facts across election statistics agriculture financial education railroads shipping and more. It includes 84 columns of index and is marketed as indispensable for business and professional use.
A mail order service from New in Davo Company promises satisfactory goods from an up-to-date drug store. It targets distant customers with right prices and a money-back guarantee. Orders require payment covering price and return any excess as change. Prompt service is emphasized.
Notice dated February 10 1906 announces a primary nominating election in La Grande Union County Oregon. Parties Republican Democratic Socialist and Prohibition will choose candidates for Mayor Treasurer Marshal Recorder and council seats in two wards. Dated January 10 1906 and signed by the City Recorder.
A local butcher advertises beef for sale with cabbage and sugar kras included. It touts half or whole rounds, flexible quantities, and rapid delivery for today’s customers.
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