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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1906

Page

5

For Sale In Cove Area Big Farm and Town Property

Near Cove 580 acres of fruit vegetable and pasture land with fine spring water offered at 4600 dollars. Also the finest residence and acre block in Cove for 5600 dollars or land and town property for 9500 dollars if taken together. Inquiries at The O R N Co office. Special one and one third fare 90 crs for Elgin round trip July 6 Pioneer day. Ample accommodations for a crowd. Train arrives 9 16 and departs 5 p m.

Cove Elgin

City of La Grande Seeks $30,000 Water Bonds Bid by Aug 1 1906

Sealed bids to be received by the City Recorder for $30,000 water bonds of La Grande. Bonds bear 5 percent interest, payable semi annually, run 20 years with redemption privilege after 10 years on three months notice. G E Fow ar chairman Ways and Means Committee.

City of la Grande City of

Wood and Coal Bids Sought by Schoo District No 1

Sealed bids due by 6 o clock p m June 29 1906 for 150 cords of four foot split yellow pine wood and 30 to 110 tons of Lump coal to be delivered to high school buildings. Wood must be cut by Aug 1 1906 and delivered by Sept 5 1906. Bids separate for coal and wood. Board may reject any bids. A C Williams school clerk.

Schoo District No Union County Oregon Bord A.C. Williams

Popul Injures Local Baseball Catcher in Railroad Yard Accident

Walter Guy of Leo Kansas, a catcher for the Huntington team, was injured in Huntington railroad yards when an engine wheel severed one of his limbs. He was taken to Baker City hospital. Guy had been playing with the Huntington squad and was praised for his clever catching at a recent game.

Walter Guy Leo Kansas Huntington Baker City Guy

Wallowa Bridge Nears Completion

Work on the Wallowa Bridge progresses rapidly and should be finished in days. Located about 150 above the old bridge near the Minam river mouth, it will greatly aid traffic from Wallowa and Union counties by allowing safe crossing for stock and vehicles.

Wallowa Union

Fire department drills ahead of Fourth races

The fire department boys practiced staunts with starting and spinning then ran 200 yards and laid 500 feet of hose as a wind up. A hose cart from Walla Walla arrived last night and will be used in the races. The time was creditable and the group is said to be well prepared for tomorrow’s events.

Walla Walla

A Little Girls Conception of a Logger Fight

The tale, vouched by Chas Noyes, claims a Stevenson saw mill fight really happened. A payday brawl between a logger and a man was halted by the saloon keeper, as recounted by a young girl to her mother.

Chas. Noyes Stevenson Saw Mill Mamma

Deaths Fall as Life Pills Rise in New Line Ad

An old advertisement claims deaths from appendicitis drop while use of Dr King’s New Life Pills rises. It promises quick relief from constipation and related ills, claiming strength and vigor follow use and guaranteed by Newsin Davo 256. Try them.

Dr. King Newsin Davo

WST Arrived Ladies White Canvas Oxfords at Fair Store

Ladies white canvas oxfords from WST arrived at the Fair store. The brief item notes stock arrival and availability for customers.

Sadie

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Harris Rohr and Co. Butcher Shop I. . L. Hunnel Old Town A. Swaiou A. Mccain Samuel Storey C. Zuber Main Street John Anthony House Std Pst Wm. Grant Adams Avenue S. R. Hanorth Frank Pike 7Th Street Zora Patty J. E. Reyonotos F. J. Boorey Russell J. E. Reynoins la Grande R. F. D F. L. Meyers la Grande National Bank Hollister Rocky Mountain Newun Dive Co J. L. Mang Roaring Mill John Gavan Bertha Young Whitman ‘College Conservatory of Music J. A. Chanolen Fruitdale POPUL CCR Wallowa Bridge Eastern Oregon Trust and Savings Bank Total W.C. Brown Wu. Miller Geo. L. Cleaver T. J. Scroggin F. J. Holmes WST Sherwin Williams Staniels & Jarman Hilgard and Perry la Grande Ee Sss United States George Palmer J. M. Berry Paxman F. L. Meyers, Casuer George L. Cleaver G. C. Penington W. L. Brenholts Aesustant Casiium F. M. Burkit A. B. Conley WIFT rEciric CO Atlanta Krouse Bros Proj Sugcessor J. Bull Qeddes Br&s North Fir Street Selder Candis Man Mme Taylor Studi Torme Taylor S A. Watson Mgr Office Lewis la Grande, Or
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