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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
3
Mrs Jennie Dun can of Haynesville Missouri at 70 years old declares Electric Bitters cured her chronic dyspepsia of twenty years and made her feel as strong as a young girl. The tonic treats stomach and liver diseases blood disorders and general debility and is sold with a 4 week guarantee for 60 cents at Newsin Drug Co. store.
F. W. Benson of Roseburg, a candidate for secretary of state, was a Grande visitor as he tours the Inland Empire. He has served as Douglas county school superintendent and county clerk, with a clean political record. He left for Baker City and planned to return Sunday to visit sister Mrs. Geo Carpy.
The ad extols osteopathy as a cure and preventive art that clears barriers in the body’s path and can reduce hay fever, asthma, and kidney or heart risks. It claims 12 years of skill transforming weakened nerves into vigorous health while warning against drug misuse. A separate line advertises a saddle horse for sale at $26 by J J Prox near Stoddard’s planing mill.
Local church listings show rector Lee Mot presiding at Catholicm services and multiple worship events. Details mention Epiphany observances, Friday preaching, prayer meetings, and invitations for visitors, with care to welcome all travelers to attend.
Sheriff Harvey K Brown with Mr Cenyon raided Baker City saloons and gambling rooms about 10 pm arresting several. Plot machines were in use and gambling occurred at the Artic and the State. The raid may relate to a suit by McGuinnis against the Artic proprietor. Officers and the judge were missing after the raid. detainees told to appear in court today.
Melbourne observes the 118th anniversary of the first white settlement in Australia in New South Wales. Officials hold ceremonies with toasts and addresses across government seats. Newspapers publish anniversary reviews and readers join celebrations globally.
By order of the Referee in Bankruptcy, sealed bids with 10 percent check must be received at my office in La Grande Oregon by 2 p m on the 89th day of January for the grocery stock and fixtures of A Beck bankrupt. The stock and fixtures valued at 1767 54 dollars are located at Elgs Oregon. Grant, Trustee.
The Grnae Yohmson Company presented The Gambler's Wife last night to a good crowd, with Pat Pilkington as Jack O'Diamonds and Alf Lane as Denver Dan delivering notable performances. Miss Johnson and Marjorie Mandeville also shone, while Miss Burke hosted a lively whist and flinch gathering at Mrs. Wm. Allison's home and was greeted as a gracious hostess.
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