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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1907
Page
6
A Nebulous notice dated the 46th day of January 1907 states the signer will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Carrie LeVern Garo after this date as she has left the house and home without just cause. The signer identifies as I M Gan.
A snow slide between Hood River and Bridal Veil annulled passenger number six this morning. A Portland train of Rubber two arriving as its first section will rewait into La Grande shortly after nine tonight.
Mr and Mrs J J Rack suffered about one hundred dollars in clothing stolen from their rear wash line last evening. The thief took multiple garments, leaving damp lines in the rain and footprints in the snow revealing repeated trips to a fence and back.
Refugees from flooded towns gather in unflooded rooms as the Ohio and Wabash begin to recede. The first mail in days reaches Spawneetown and a launch marks the arrival. Camp life includes a stagnant ration situation and carnival activities at night.
Dance at the skating rink Wednesday evening January 30 with music, 9:30 PM prompt. Skaters may enter 7:30 to 9:30 PM. all welcome and dress stylish. Also fashionable dressmaking service at 1903 5dst between Park and Adams Ave with prompt orders.
Illegible city news item list with a series of short notes. Residents of Elgin Portland and nearby towns are described visiting transacting business and traveling to Baker City The Dalles Pendleton Walla Walla and other places include Miss Leadsworth Mrs Gibson and Fred Geible. The text notes snow sleighing quarantines and school connections.
County Commissioners J M Seldars and Gan Brown returned from Portland where they studied road making. Judge Webster of Murray County, regarded as a crank on good roads, is noted. Attorney Turner Oliver came from Willamette Valley for the Sood Raids Convention in Salem and heard a legislature address. Benora of Island City was reported improving after a night rest.
A grocer notes sacks read La Grande Milling Co with Safe Buy on the bag. The supplier warns no chances on quality and says every sack appears rawed or misprinted.
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