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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1906

Page

6

Wallace Pair United in Oak Episcopal Ceremony

The article reports the July 11 1906 wedding at St Peters Episcopal Church in this city. Claud Scranton of Baker City and Jessie Grimmett of Island City wed with Rev. Gibbs officiating. Mendelssohn’s march played by Miss Garne Hunter as Addie Hunter attended as bridesmaid. The groom works at Bache Sage Hardware Co. in Baker City and the bride is the daughter of Mrs. F J Holmes of Island City. The couple left by evening train for Baker City.

St. Peters Episcopal Church This City Claud Scranton Baker City Jessie Grimmett Island City Gibbs Mendelssohn Garne Hunter Floyd Jones Addie Hunter Stand City Bache- Sage Hardware Co F. J. Holmes Trey

Chinese Officer Ghukin dies after being shot

Sevastopol reports Commander Ghukin of the Black Sea fleet died this morning after a fatal shot yesterday. The item blends war dispatch with local notices about timber, land sales, and a bread offer from J. D. McKennon.

iScrippe News Association Sevastopol Ghukin Black Sea

Local society notes from Summerville and area visits

Miles Woodell of Summerville visits La Grande. Olive Crawford visiting friends at the Cove. Archibald Wilson returns to Union after a brief visit here. Jay Van Buren to entertain guests at Kaffee Kiatch house tomorrow. Mary Penington returns from Union. Mrs D Fitzgerald and children back from five weeks in Milton Lewiston and Walla Walla. T J Scroggins of Eastern Oregon Trust Savings Bank leaves for Wallowa county. Mrs H S Masses and children visit Boy Campbell ranch near Mount Emery. Mrs George Harmon and children travel to Baker City to join Mr Harmon. State case involving Nioma Morn is not completed as of now.

Miles Woodell Summerville la Grande Olive Crawford Cove Archibald Wilson Union Jay van Buren Mary Penington D. Fitzgerald Milton Lewiston Walla Walla T.J. Scroggins Eastern Oregon Trust Savings Bank Wallowa County H. S. Masses Olive and Paul Boy Campbell Ranch Mount Emery

Claim dispute over cemetery site at Butte

Report notes a placer claim located ten years ago by Muller and his partner on disputed cemetery ground near Butte. The partner is dead, and locals express indignation while Muller vows to fight if associations object to the claim.

Herman Eeper Butte Ant Muller Mies

Prince of Wales's Youngest Son Turns One

London July 22 John Charles Francis fifth and youngest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales is one year old today. A family gathering marked the birthday. Albuquerque July 12 Two earthquake shocks were felt this morning causing damage and residents to sleep outdoors awaiting further tremors.

Scripps News Association London John Charles Francis Prince and Princess of Wales Albuquerque Mex

Bryan in House of Commons Dinner with Reids

W J Bryan dined with the Reids in London and later attended the House of Commons where discussion centered on plans to extend the army.

Bryan House OF Commons Scripps News Asociation London W. J. Bryan Reids

City tightens nuisance rules and cleanup enforcement

The city warns strict enforcement of ordinances on nuisances and garbage cleanup. After 24 hours notice, officers may clean streets and charge the cost to property, with penalties up to 60 dollars or 25 days in jail. Prohibitions extend to manure and garbage in alleys March through November.

Beet Loader Invents Faster Beet Loading Technique

Mr Chambers of Summerville designed a new beet loader built by La Grande Iron Works with S D Hill completing it. The machine uses a forked frame and levers to dump beets from piles into an elevator system, cleaning dirt as it moves. It promises to load fifty to sixty acres a day with one team, reducing manual labor and dirt.

Chambers Summerville la Grande

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