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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1906
Page
6
The Methodist Sunday School held a two group contest Reds versus Blues with Blues losing by four points. Next Wednesday at the church the victors will present a program followed by refreshments exclusive to members and parents. Scholars may attend free while parents pay 15 cents each, with a 26 cent charge for both parents. A royal wine is promised.
A surveying party recently entered via Summerville to examine a proposed route. The informant has little further detail while noting possible Northern Pacific interest in the region. Further developments will be watched closely.
Washington July 9 Secretary Met calf will take no steps toward the lighthouse ship off Swiftacre bank before Congress reconvenes. He believes a $150 000 appropriation was added by mistake and plans to proceed if not repeated at the next session.
Fresno July 9 report says the lone highwayman who held up five Yosemite stages loaded with tourists Saturday night has been captured. No details available.
London dispatch notes W J Bryan concluded a visit at Reid’s country home and returns to the capital. He dined with Campbell Bannerman and C A Pearson the publisher this evening, as Mrs Bryan joined the group.
John A. Cook, ex-circuit court clerk, stood trial for alleged conspiracy to defraud the country. An employment notice for a woman to perform general housework appeared in the same column, inviting inquiries to Mrs. A L Richardson.
Residents and visitors mingle in La Grande with names like Alberta of Downsville Kent of Elgin and Hurley of Imblar. The tabloid notes business, travel, illness, a Mormon Tabernacle glass arrival, hay harvest prospects, and church social plans. A contest train, a police chief’s trip, and local real estate talk appear amid community life highlights.
Jacob Newman, 80, died Friday July 6, 1906, at his family home in Union County. The funeral was Sunday at 2 PM at Central Church of Christ, Rev. O H Kiley officiating, with interment at the O C F Cemetery. He moved to the area in 1862, farmed and stock-raised, later settling in the city. Born in Franklin County Pennsylvania in 1826, he leaves a widow and several sons and daughters, with the community mourning a respected pioneer.
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