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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1905
Page
3
A Presbyterian Church evening service highlights Rev Needham's sermon on righteous living before God. He urges Christians to awaken from spiritual sleep, warn the unsaved, and take action for others, citing biblical examples and urging unceasing prayer.
Advices from the steamer Dolphin arriving from Skagway report the worst blizzard ever known across the upper Yukon Lanana and Copper River valleys. Miners face extreme cold and starvation while snow depths exceed twenty feet. Some parties from Fairbanks to Valdez and to Dawson are believed lost or desperate, with relief dispatched to aid survivors.
A large steamer of unknown name runs aground off Holl with distress signals stated, prompting search and rescue efforts. Reported by Gorippe Newe Associateri Wahassett on January 25.
A large steamer was blown ashore during a gale at Brigantine shoals near Atlantic City on January 25. High winds and heavy sea prevent life saving crews from aiding. Elmendorf party, including Mr. and Mrs. Elmendorf and their late daughter, traveled to the camp Carson mines and plan travels to San Francisco.
Water Consumers Notice warning all city water delinquents to pay in full by 3 pm Tuesday January 31 1906 or water will be cut off. Delinquencies incur one dollar service fee. Recorder available at Newlin Drag Co from 9 to 11:30 am and 3 to 4 pm January 26–31. Water Committee members ARICHARDSON GE FOWLER and GARDENIER.
A Scrippa Newa Association report states the Brockton local bound for San Francisco struck Train No 6 near Blum Antioch this morning. The last car toppled into a ditch injuring J Hode of Stockton with severe scalp wounds and others including Johannes Reimers Alec Keiser and L Bankhead.
The Navy Depart ment announces the formation of Special service equadron in Tokio as part of new squadron creation.
Armand Fia driving a Napier engine today posted a mile in one minute thirty four and two fifth seconds, setting a new mark. Louis Rows steamer followed with a one minute thirty eight seconds straightaway mile, eclipsing the old time of one thirty nine. <- retain entities and details within limits.
Washington January 35 The defense team for Smoot bearing announced they had rested their case and the prosecution will be limited to five hours per side. Briefs will be calculated by counsel and the hearing is set to conclude this week.
A court summons a defendant in Union County Oregon to appear by February 7 1905 to answer a $75 claim plus 10 percent interest from January and $30 attorney fees with costs. Publication run in the La Grande Observer from December 22 1904 to February 3 1905 per Judge Sargent order.
An act for sale of land in Clark County Wisconsin outlines public notice requirements. Land owners to appear before the Land Office and Receiver to show cause for land parcels, with sale to occur before March 6, 1905.
In Riga on January 25 a quiet strike seeps through most local factories as workers quit. Masters and strikers have begun negotiations to resolve the industrial standstill.
Invitation to all German singers to gather at AH Marquardt tailor rooms on Adams Avenue for forming a singing club. All interested persons in the city urged to attend at four thirty next Sunday afternoon. John Anthony, President.
City grocers adopt a new delivery system effective the first of the month. They contract with G. E. Fowler to handle city orders. Deliveries will be distributed by district at fixed periods. Fowler expects three wagons to replace twelve, reducing costs amid previous abuse of the service.
Carpenters finished work on LL Dunns pew residence on Main Street today. Oliver je shipping five cars of hay to Portland this week with two cars from North Powder. This notice records rental availability and local farm shipments.
An advertisement extols Foley Kidney Cure to treat kidney trouble and prevent serious disease. It claims kidneys filter blood, cites signs of improper function, and urges testing urine first thing after waking. Testimonials from Burhans and Gardeners are mentiond with endorsements by a Druggist.
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