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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1906

Page

3

Union News Briefs Highlight Local Business and Death

The woolen mill resumes operations and expands commerce. Adam Crossman plans a thirst emporium opening around February. Mrs. T. R. Berry returns to La Grande after a visit in Union. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Walker come back from Portland. Granda Ronde Electric Co extends lines under Manager Housh. Daisy Pearl Nichols dies at 51 in Union. Will Kenedy family heads to La Grande then Portland. Judge Eakin praised for local testimony to suit nearby witnesses.

Adam Crossman T. R. Berry la Grande Union Walker Portland Manager Housh Granda Ronde Electric Co Daisy Pearl Nichols A. W Nichols Oregon Kenedy Il Grande

Right of Way into the Park Rail Line Details

The Oregon Short Line submits maps for a road from Marysville to the Yellowstone park extending nearly due north from Marysville to the Buffalo River, then east through townships 45 44 and 45, crossing the continental divide at Rea's pass. The line to Marysville is done. 64 miles to the park line remain.

Oregon Short Ling Marysville Yellowstone’ Park Salt Lake Marys~ville Buffalo River Rea's Pass Blackfoot Republican

Vital Statistics of Ireland in 1905 population decline

Consul Gunsav hus at Gork reports from the registrar general of Ireland that the estimated mid 1905 population fell to 4 402 192. Natural increase was 24 208 births over deaths, emigration 56 902. A net decrease of 12 604 suggests overall population loss despite unrecorded immigration.

Washington Gunsavhus Gork Ireland

Miraculous recovery tale from Dr King’s New Discovery

In Woodford Tennessee Mrs Mollie Holt, dangerously ill with lung infection, improved after J C R Hooper urged using Dr Kings New Discovery. Doctors feared death. after treatment she recovered fully and became a healthy woman. Trial bottle free, regular price 600¢ and 1.00.

Mollie Holt J. C. R. Hooper Woodford Tenn Newt Oxva Co

Echo Hotel Sold to Gillette

Echo January 20. C R Lisle who ran the Echo hotel for three months sold the building and business to M H Gillette a well known Butter Creek farmer who will take charge immediately and run the place hereafter.

Echo C. R. Lisle M. H. Gillette Butter Creek

Sale of Bankrupt Grocery Stock in Elgin Oregon

By order of the Referee in Bankruptcy I will receive sealed bids with 10 percent certified check up to 2 PM January 29 1906 for the grocery stock and fixtures of A Beck bankrupt located at Elgin Oregon invoiced at 1767.54. The trustee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Ww Gran Trustee

la Grande Oregon A. Beck Elgin Oregon Gran Trustes

May Live 100 Years Warns Of Mrs Dun Can Life Expectancy

Mrs Jennie Dun can of Haynesville Maine at age 70 believes Electric Bitters extended her life. She credits the remedy with curing chronic dyspepsia for two decades and restoring strength, while the product claims to cure stomach and liver diseases blood disorders general debility and weakness. Sold with a guarantee at Newton Drug Co. drug store price 60 cents.

Jennie Duncan Haynesville Newttn Drup Co

Notice to Bridge Builders in Union and Wallowa Counties

County courts of Union and Wallowa counties Oregon seek bids by noon February 7 1906 for construction of a bridge across the Wallowa river with separate bids for abutments and approaches. Include 20 percent certified check with bid as guaranty of contract and bond. Courts reserve right to reject all bids. J B Gunnam County Clerk Union County Oregon.

Union Wallowa Oregon Wallowa River

Yaqui Uprising Atrocities Reported by Border Resident

Mrs Homer Rambo of Santa Rosa now lives near the Arizona Mexican border and reports Yaqui uprising atrocities including the capture of two Mexicans whose feet were cut and who were forced to walk over cactus as punishment in the present conflict.

Santa Rosa Homer Rambo Arizona Cactus

Newuin Drup Company Advertising Quick Delivery Service

A brief ad announces fast health related goods delivery via telephone. The message promises arrival within minutes and invites customers to call red 81 for service. The phrasing resembles a early era classified advertisement.

Newuin Drup Company Red

Blue Mountain Hotel Opens Dining Room

The Blue Mountain Hotel has opened its dining room with rates of $1 and $1.25 per day and meals priced at 26 cents.

Blue Mountain

L A Grande School of Music Advancing Local Youth

The L A Grande School of Music promotes a practical modern program with two divisions. Beginners age from years learn the first three grades with daily one hour lessons. Older students complete grades two through five and may take one or two lessons weekly.

Foley House

A. T. Hitt Prescription Drugatis Serves Avery Customer

A local drug store aims to satisfy every customer with complete service and a wide range of medicines and goods. The shop vows to be the go to place for prescription supplies and health items in the community.

Avery A. T. Hitt Prescription Drugatis

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Fir Greenwood Streets Jefferson Ave Oregon Produce Company Staniels & Jarman Arl J. Bull & Company Boss Meat Market Grande Ronde Cash CO Lewis Bros Union News Eakin Vital Statistics OF Ireland James Beavers City Brewery Julius Roesch Easern EHO Hotel STO Eead J. B. Gunnam Union Cowi Iugon Victoria B.C British Columbia Ottaws C. J. South British Columbia Children’s Aid Society Smith F.J North Port Simpson L.A Grande Scho 1 OF Music Day van Buren Crande Ronde Lumber CO Perry Oregon, Montana W. W. Rancart E. A. Wills Sec Agency H. A. Watson Mgr Ralston Bulding la Granda, Or Wonder Worker DR. King’s Chas.eby, SR Elizabeth, IL DR. King Kias Newlin Diug Company
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