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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
6
Wednesday evening the Methoulint church overflowed with medranent and good cheer as over 160 Suniy school members and their parents gathered to partake in the Blues prepared for them. The three month contest between the Bede and the Bidies concluded with 48 new members and renewed school enthusiasm.
The Salam Journal’s Gen Hofer joins four candidates in the race for Portland customs collector joining J M Shelley Eugene W A Westpate of the Albany Herald and P S Malcolm of Portland Boise. Charles Burtch Jr two year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Burtch of South Boise drowned yesterday afternoon in a small irrigating ditch behind their home his body found by an older sister within minutes efforts to revive him failed.
Local items report Dr Annie Williams caring for a timber claim in Wallowa J Coach of Enterprising visiting the city and several residents from Elgin Milton Sumnerville and Cove visiting La Grande for business Advices say Mrs Max Black in Portland is improving J T Screggio of Eastern Oregon Trust visiting Wallowa C H King to preach at Grange Hall July 15 Reverend E H Hess to preach in German at Methodist Church South at 10 oclock Sunday morning.
Cincinnati July 13 twenty nine laundry owners and proprietors were indicted on a charge of conspiring to restrain trade. Eighteen are members of the laundry exchange. Bonds have been arranged for the whole crowd.
St. Petersburg reports the Douma deciding to send six delegates to the inter parliamentary peace conference in London on July 25 and to take a leadership role in the international peace movement. Washington notes the U S government is using good offices to avert a war declaration between Salvador and Guatemala.
President plans a deer hunting expedition in Minnesota this fall with headquarters at Bovey and accompanied by John A Groanwad. The trip was announced as not involving an extensive journey.
State troops arrived to quell labor unrest in Cody Were July 15, with about one hundred belligerent workers and rioters surrendering. The confrontation ended after military intervention restored calm.
The Interstate Commerce Commission mailed circular letters to all U.S. railroads requesting details on the grain business and its ties with railroad officials and grain company officers.
Detectives report ongoing pursuit of Mrs Case noted for repeated attempts to reach the President. She recently moved quarters placing her near the Private Secretary and persists in seeking an audience. Previously confined in Washington for insanity.
A special Scripps News Association train loaded with Elks from Jersey City and nearby towns will depart for the West to transport members and delegates to the national convention in Denver Colorado.
A report notes several parties on timber claims totaling two million feet or more. Foley Bik La Grawor Investment Co. is among the entities involved in locating and staking these claims.
Mr and Mrs Geo Ball returned from church to find someone had entered the house and emptied a purse from a drawer. The thief took a little over two dollars and nothing else appeared missing. They have no idea who the intruder was.
State versus Harvey Campbell discharged after a thorough examination by Justice Hough. Evidence suggested an assault occurred but testimony failed to identify the prisoner as the perpetrator, leading to discharge.
In Newport next month local editors discuss the impact of Lincoln county going dry and the need for hearty measures as they plan their gathering and duties. The Polk County itemizer notes the mood and calls for practical steps amid prohibition developments.
Wish to thank the many friends who so kindly assisted and tendered expressions of sympathy during my bereavement.
Churches including Baptist Central Church of Christ Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian will open Bible School sessions at 9 46 AM until further notice. All interested are urged to be present on time. The change aims to aid summer activities.
Hay grovers faced a labor squeeze as men flocked to the city offering two dollars a day plus board. Only occasional workers could be recruited, and officials deem the rate among the highest seen in Grande Ronde Valley hay fields in years.
One more good pine timber claim remains in the large tract offered by A. A. Berry of Ronde Valley House La Grande Oregon. Buyers are ready to proceed as soon as lands are patented.
A local Illinois restaurant touts unmatched excellence in healthful tasty meals. It highlights right prices and courteous attentive waiters as key draws for patrons.
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