Roads Entering Town In Need Of Repair
Citizens complain Le Grande neglects entry roads into the city. The Oro Dell bridge area and nearby mile from the post office to the bridge are described as horrible. The Cove road, foot hill road to Hot Lake and Sandridge roads need work. Commercial club urged to survey conditions and push improvements.
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le Grande
Oro Dell Bridge
Searly
Vas
Cove
Foot Hill
Hot Lake
Sandridge
Summerville
Fraitdale
Commercial Club
Building Boom Looms in La Grande for 1905
Local builders and architects predict a busy year with new residences and commercial structures. Plans include a two or three story brick on Terner Oliver’s lot opposite Bohnen Kemp, a two story on the A H Houley lot, and additional stories on Depot and dems Avenue properties. The Oregon Produce Company begins a large three story cold storage plant foundation, and other projects target Fir and Adams corner, a Grande Ronde Electric station, and a Dayton inventor’s foundry.
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Mormon Tabernacle
Terner Oliver
Bohnen- Kemp
Corje
Care
Berths Sommer
Depot
Dems Avenue
John~ .Wilson
Oregon Produce Company
Gust
Hamilton
Fir
Adams Avenue
Grande Ronde Electric Company
Fitzgerald
Dayton Washington
la Orande
Huntington Case II Reversed by Chief Justice Wolverton
In Salem on January 17, Chief Justice Wolverton reversed Judge Robert Eakin's ruling in the Huntington case against ex Sheriff Huntington. The higher court held the lower court erred by not admitting parole evidence regarding acceptance of Sheriff Huntington's additional funds found by county commissioners. The appeal challenged a demurrer claiming the complaint failed to state a valid suit, a determination the reversal sustains.
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Salem
Robert Eakin
Haker County
H Hauntington
Auion
Wolverton
Huntington
Bakin
Jury Deliberates After Murder Case In New Ulm
In New Ulm Minnesota Dr Koch faces a murder charge in the death of Dr Gobuart. The trial hinges on circumstantial evidence and the defense contends editor Brooke was not the killer. The state failed to impeach Brooke’s testimony and the jury retired for verdict.
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New Ulm
Minn Jao
Koch
Gobuart
Brooke
Court Martial Explained as Routine for Surrendering Officers
The Russian government states that court martials for officers who surrender posts are perfunctory affairs, applied to every commanding officer regardless of case facts. The stance frames such proceedings as standard procedure rather than reflecting on individual conduct.
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Stoeneal
Grand Duchess Caroline Dies in Weimar
Weimar Germany January 17 reports Grand Duchess Caroline wife of the reigning Grand Duke died at 3 30 in the morning from inflammation of the range. Local notices describe a plain wedding dressmaking and an Ada Rogers residence. Nearby mining men from Bakler City visit the Golden Star Mine near Camp Carson owned by Mr Murr.
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Script News Association
Weimar
Germany
Caroline
Adas Rogers
Adams
Cedar St
A.anderson
Bakler City
Golden Star
Camp Carson
Murr
Tim Theto
Heavy land sales around The Dalles at high prices this winter
Report notes frequent land sales around The Dalles during the winter season with sale prices described as high and favorable for sellers. Local buyers and brokers are active, with continued activity expected in the near term.
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Dalles
No gli Encounters Fort Arthur Defenders Surrender Discussed
A Port Arthur dispatch reports General No gli found thirty one thousand fighting men at the fort along with abundant ammunition rifles to equip fifty thousand men and months of food. Many Japanese officers say the surrender was unnecessary.
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Byscrippa Nowa Association
London
Port Arthur
Nogli
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised as Best Made
Porterville resident Cora Walker endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cold cure and preventative of pneumonia. The reviewer notes quick relief, pleasant taste, and popularity, with Newlin Drug Co as a seller.
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Chamberlain
Cora Walker
Porterville
California
Paseomonia
Noothéria
Newlin Drag Oo
Barris Ad Promises Top Market Prices for Hides Pelts and Furs
The ad proclaims Barris offers the highest market price for hides pelts and furs, inviting sellers to bring their goods for immediate payment and fair valuations.
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Barris
Notice to Creditors in Bankruptcy Case
Charles J. Gri m was adjudicated a bankrupt on December 1 1904 in Union County. The first meeting of creditors will be held January 10 1905 at the undersigned office in La Grande Oregon at ten o clock in the forenoon. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. Claims may include twenty cents per dollar filed. Dated La Grande Oregon December 1904. Vanhok Relores in
Northern Pacific Plans Bridge at Passo Over Columbia
The Northern Pacific will next summer bridge the Columbia at Passo with a 00000 structure. The new bank building at Condon is nearly completed. The new institution is capitalised at $60000.
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Northern Pacific
Columbia
Passo
Bank
Condon
Petition to sell intoxicating liquors at Hilgard Oregon
A group of voters in Hilgard precinct Union County Oregon petition the court to grant Halverson & McFarland a license to sell malt or vinous liquors and hard cider for eight months starting February 10. The notice lists signatories and states the application will be made February 16 at the County Court house.
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Hilgard
Udom County
Oregon
Halverson & McFarland O
Union County
Hilger
John Thompacca
Elmett
L Prillanan
Fred Dutley
Henry Lovedas Lacherty
JF Nibley
McDougal Wu
Cantress Frook
Rogers
Latooy
Banks
Dillman
Matherne
Fred Werne
Betric TJ
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He On
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