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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1905
Page
5
Edward Hammel a traveling cakeeman for a medicine company was convicted of smoking cigarettes and sentenced to 20 days in jail with a $25 fine plus costs. Judge Feater of Otterbein ordered the sentence to be served in full.
The action by Norway will reduce King Oscar's civil list, previously about 73,000 pounds from Sweden and 27,000 pounds from Norway. Lord Wolseley, turning seventy-three, served 43 years in the army, earning 9 medals, 13 clasps, 8 orders, and 10 mentions in dispatches from the 10 campaigns, with two wounds. A curious tale follows of Mr Gully and two colleagues in despair over England, then rising to Speaker, Lord Chancellor, and Chief Justice.
An eastbound New York fant mail train on the Big Four collided with westbound freight No 9 while entering a siding at Oakall five miles west of Greencastle Indiana. Fireman Tippy, 40, of Indianapolis was fatally injured and Engineer A M Carner of Mattoon seriously hurt. The engine and cars left the track and ran 50 feet into a corn field.
Pendleton Ore July report states that Umatilla county schools struggle to hire teachers this year. County Superintendent Welles notes many schools remain without staff despite attractive salaries and several top educators not yet applying.
Harriet Howard of 209 West Thirty fourth Street New York claims a long lasting Salt Rheum or Herema was cured using Bucklen’s Arnica Balm. The ad notes quick relief for cuts burns and sores and cites Yonvalin Drug Store as a seller.
Acting on police guidance the governor general directs elaborate precautions to prevent a mass attack against Jews in Odessa. A separate note reports 17 individuals charged with affixing secret marks to the homes of wealthy Jews.
Captain Bougholhe and Mark Anterpret er were found guilty of divulging military secrets in Tokio on July 10. They received ten and eighteen year sentences respectively to hard labor. The case will likely be appealed.
Chicago reports that millionaire Lewis B Stones aged 88 shot himself at his Michigan Avenue home after leaving a note for his wife to be good to Bashe Mary. Long illness and nervous despair followed a jovial reputation, and the family found him in the library with a head wound after a morning shot.
Water consumers along the Jefferson Street line between 2nd and Greenwood streets are notified that water will be shut off tomorrow July 11 from 2 to 4 pm due to repairs. H U Gilman City Water Superintendent. Beautiful eyes and handsome face are eloquent commendations. Bright eyes are windows to a woman's heart. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea 35 cents. Newlin Drug Co.
Teams wanted to haul cord wood for an all summer job. Apply to Jobo Anthony or send to Box 141 La Grande Oregon.
Tenants are notified that the 100 F Ball will be closed for one week from July 10 to 17 due to replica production. By order of Trustees.
ZUND EL and LAWSON advertise Crescent Seattle Grocery Co offering in house delivery with a fleet of wagons and a guarantee of proper delivery of goods featuring the Monopole brand to assure customer satisfaction.
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