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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1905

Page

6

Broadwell of Baker City in La Grande on business visit

Broadwell of Baker City arrived in La Grande this morning. Chas Noyes and Mrs E P Staples spent Sunday at Hilgard with Noyes’ mother. Herman Stoll finished a fishing contract at Elgin and returned to La Grande. Harry Gilham, Washington land agent at Dayton, attended the funeral of his uncle Thomas H Gilham Sr. JH Peare and John Dordan returned from Beaver Meadows with deer and bear and plenty of fish. The funeral of Thomas H Gilham Sr. was conducted by Rev. E B Hays at the family residence, pallbearers from the 1008 dodge escorted the remains to Masonic cemetery for interment. Abark and daughters Grace and Mrs Foreman of Hutchinson, Kansas, visiting Dr and Mrs Deacon, Mrs Larkleasseter of the Dostor, plan to visit Lewis and Clark exposition before returning through California.

Fir Broadwell Baker City la Grande Chas Noyes Mra E P _Staples Hilgard Bhermen Stoll Iishing Elgin Harry Gilham Washington Dayton Thomas H Gilham JH Peare John Dordan Beaver Meadows Thomas H Giiham Sr E B Hays Presbyterian Church Dodge Masonic Cemetery Am. Ab Bark Mine Grace Foreman Hutchinson Kansas Deacon Larkleasseter

New York Purchaser Takes Over Mafarland Grocery

Change in ownership at the Mafarland grocery store, now in possession of Mr E Polack from New York who has long resided in Kansas. Polack invites all old customers to call and meet the new proprietor, and those who have not yet visited the store to stop by. His advertisement in this issue promises a straightforward statement.

E Polack New York Mafarland Grocery Mr Polack Kansas Polack

La Grande Forfeits Baseball Game After Eighth Inning Incident

La Grande led Elgin six to eight when Pitcher McGoken was struck by a ball from Ray in the eighth inning. With no other Elgin pitcher available, Umpire Rider awarded the game to La Grande. McGuken is expected to pitch again next Sunday, as fans plan an excursion to the La Grande ball grounds.

McGuoken Ray la Grande Bigin Rider of Elgin Mc.Goken Elgin McGueken

Right of Way Agent Morrow Seeks Elgin Purchase

Mr J W Morrow, right of way agent for the company, left for Elgin to pursue acquiring a right of way through the Iowa valley. He refused to state onset timing, saying only the road would be built. A former La Grander, he recalled early railroad talk in the area.

J W Morrow OR & Companoaa la Grands Ecerene Valle

Miller Palmer Wedding Reported at Presbyterian Church

Saturday evening in 1905 Miller and May Palmer were married at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. E B Hays officiating.

Business and social visitors fill La Grande day

Local and regional residents including H F French Fred Tutele and R Ward arrive for business and exploration of the Grande Ronde valley. A Commercial Club meeting is set for tomorrow night. A Newlin Dug Co sale offers Copy Right Books at 150 for 110 with broad reductions. Attendee attorney Chan E Cochran joins legal matters while others tour the valley. Mr A H Brill from Fox Hill ranch shows off berries and welcomes Brill’s guests as Sam Yount and wife depart for Portland and the Gewis Olick exposi tion. Mrs C A Sheldon and daughter Mary Sheldon of Chicago visit Mrs Braker for the summer.

R Ward Iowa Falls Iowa la Grande Commercial Club A H Brill City Fox Hill Observer Tee Speek Mr Brill Grande Ronde Valley Sam Yount Good Springs, Ney Portland

Attractively Arranged Meals at Our Restaurant

The text promotes a restaurant offering plentiful meals in a neat setting with well dressed staff. It touts superior cookery, delicious and wholesome meals, pleasing surroundings, and polite waiters as key attractions to diners.

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Golden Rule Lou Rule Company J. Hi. Peare ASH Bros Selder Candy Store J. R. Oliver Union County Farm Loans S R. Oliver LA Grande, Oregon Sommer E P Staples Ollie Stoves T. N. Murphy H F French the Cove Fred Tutele Union Eohort Newlin Dug Co Chan E Cochran AG Ward Hatkeye Mra C A Shaldon Mies Mary Sheldon Chicago A’braker Mra. Bhaldonee Frakee Miss Sheldon J. A. Arbuckle Harriet Howard 34Th St Newlin Drug Co Drug Store Chamberlain Newlin Drug Co Ang The la Grande Pawnbrokers Timothy
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