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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1906
Page
3
A brief entry recalls a meat market listing with phone contact and department tag. The note mentions a main line and a business identity tied to meat sales and farm goods. No clear event or date. text resembles a directory snippet.
A railroad official says O R N Company will invest about 250000 in La Grande this year. Plans include a new machine shop and round house, expansion of heavy work previously sent to Portland, and bringing payrolls up from recent levels as the line expands toward Wallowa county and the Grande Ronde area.
The Robert Burns Society plans a January 26 anniversary event with banquet and readings in La Grande. Members must register by January 22 with Secretary Wm. Grant, paying $1 dues. nonresidents may register at the door and receive admission cards.
The race for city honors looms as Rayburn seeks reelection and J W Faulkne serves as a months long special officer while F P Childers may run but has not announced. R Snook stands as Recorder hopeful. mayor and council seats attract numerous possible candidates with more names likely as offices may be limited.
Platform presented by Major F S Ivanhoe to Union and Wallowa counties voters outlines his pledge to diligently and honestly represent the people in civil and criminal litigation, advise public officials on rights and duties, protect public interests, reduce crime, and ensure efficient public service with proper expense.
A man named William Patton, well known in the city and county, was found dead this morning after dropping his coat in the Foley house. The note was received by phone from Elgin.
Weiser January 16 district court for Washington county convenes with Judge Smith presiding. A grand jury is summoned to investigate horse and cattle thefts and alleged organized stock theft gang. Boise attorneys will attend the opening.
City veterinarian Charlton urges horse owners in the Walla Walla area to disinfect stables as glanders grows. State authorities ordered 25 horses killed locally. 300 head destroyed in Vancouver B C. Prevention is key since glanders is hard to cure.
Grace Johnson’s company brings a large traveling troupe to Steward’s opera house for a week starting Monday January 22 with popular prices. They stage An Artist's Wife a four act foreign comedy drama with special scenery. Seats are on sale at the usual place.
Citizens of La Grande are urged to back a petition that would allow a vote on a constitutional amendment. The measure seeks to grant initiative and referendum powers on local and county ordinances and laws.
The Senate approved Smoot's bill giving Uintah reservation homesteaders until May 16 to establish residence on their claims. The action, reported from Washington, marks a key extension for settlers opening the Uintah area.
Paul Lederle of La Grande, a paralysis patient at St Anthony's hospital, has shown improvement. He was moved yesterday from his bed to a chair for the first time since his illness began three months ago.
Dr W A Hinkle argues osteopathy deserves serious attention and urges doctors to read his Medical World articles. He compares massage to a mechanic’s engine wiper, condemns prejudice and misleading medical journal portrayals, and notes his own transition from medical doctor to osteopath.
The annual meeting for stockholders of the Oregon Montana Development Company will be in La Grande Oregon on Friday January 26 1906 at 1 p m to elect officers and directors and to transact any other business. W W Ranpat President E A Witts Secretary pro tem
J E Stearns of Balle Plaine Mina reports a friend suffered a hand injury that swelled with blood poisoning. Buckson’s Arnica Salve drew out the poison, healed the wound, and saved the man’s life. Sold at Newilin’s Drug Store for 250.
The notice instructs residents to register with the County Clerk and specify their address. It warns electors to bring citizenship papers if applicable and outlines required identification for voting. A separate testimonial about Bitters praises its life saving effects and health benefits.
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