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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
4
Real estate ad listing numerous properties in La Grande including houses, lots, farms, and commercial buildings. Entries show prices from 2500 to 22000, various terms, cash and installment options, and note offers for insurance and loans. Multiple blocks and additions are named with prices and partial cash.
The Maccabee Ladies of Ever Ready Hive No 84 hosted a Saturday ball in Cove on January 21. The event drew strong social and financial support with the Mika ido troupe performing in costume a program showcasing Japanese domestic social religious and military life. The Rees Mitchell Orchestra provided music for the tableau Japanese Tea House.
A bill approved by the House moves state officers to a flat salary with immediate effect. The measure, reported by the Scripps News Association, passes after debate and awaits any further steps. Basem reports the change in compensation for top officials.
Obas Lockhart, director of Standard Oil Go and connected with the Western Union and other Signasocial ventures, died in Pittsburgh today. He leaves an estate estimated at seventy one million dollars.
Iron Mountain miner McGree’s feet frozen on Dec 27 led to amputation of toes and heel at Baker City Hospital. Conductor Martin Anderson’s coat and grip were stolen near Huntington. thief, an old brakeman named Leslie, is held for the circus court session. Also notice of La Grande Commercial Club Building Association stockholders meeting on Feb 1 at 6 o clock with officers to be elected.
A Pittsburgh woman recalls suffering typhoid and kidney illness for four weeks. She describes being bent double and barely able to walk until Electric Kitten restored her health and strength, enabling normal movement again. The notice promotes Newlin drug store selling Snow and other remedies at 50 cents.
All city singers are invited to meet at the tailor room of AH Marquardt on Adame Ave to form a singing club. Every gentleman and lady who sings to Germania is urged to attend at 4:30 next Sunday afternoon. John Anthony, Pres.
A black swaybacked mare with a white star on the forehead is missing. It bears the Conleys brand a circle V. A liberal reward is offered for the return or information leading to its recovery. Leave the horse or information at Joe Wood's livery barn in La Grande or mail to Hilgard Lumber Co Hilgard Oregon.
Members of the WRC and the GAR are called to meet at the 10 OF Hall on Saturday January 28 at 12 noon for a joint installation. The hour will also cover important business before adjournment.
Lodge Directory item lists meetings and contact names for Foresters of America Court Marion No 22 Elk hall Masonry lodges La Grande Lodge 41 and related orders. Mentions meeting schedules including Tuesdays Wednesdays and first and third Saturdays in various temples with names of officers and attendees.
A compact directory listing high level officials including President of the United States pension and land posts, Oregon representatives and senators, state officers, county officials, and La Grande school leaders. It names Eugene Ware Theodore Roosevelt Charles W Fairbanks J Gillam A Roberts W Davis Walter M Pierce P A McDonald Jay Dobbin James G Gilliam O McLeod and many others in a broad government and local administration roll.
Lost items include a scale beam from between Imbler and Old Town La Gradde on January 7. Finder urged to leave at the office. Also lost a pair of rimless glasses with chain between Vol 2 and Adams Avenue and Depot with reward offered. Another loss is a bunch of keys. leave at the office for reward.
Mrs. Cora Walker of Porterville California calls Chamberlains Cough remedy the best for colds and a proven preventative of pneumonia. She notes it is quick acting pleasant and safe. Available from Newlin Drug Co.
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