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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1906

Page

6

Society at Newlin residence honors Seattle and North Yakima visitors

Mr and Mrs Adolph Newlin hosted a party for Miss Mary Reith of Seattle and Miss Annie Curran of North Yakima. Henrietta Foley sang, Pit and Panic were enjoyed, and frappesher and cake were served. Guests included Harris Florence Herris Evalyn Rohan and others. A C McLennan H French and others attended. Mrs J H Aikine to entertain the Five Hundred Club after Thursday afternoon at home.

Adolph Newlin Mary Reith Seattle Annie Curran North Yakima Henrietta Foley Pit Misses Harris Florence Herris Evalyn Rohan Carmen Stoddard Moina Alkine Ellen Grady Sadie McCoy Margaret Newlin Mary Warnick Mayme Reith A.C. McLennan H. French H. Bellnap Newlin W. Evicson Zundle J. H. Aikine Five Hundred Club

Rummage sale announced by St. Peter's Guild

The ladies of St. Peter's Guild plan a rummage sale of summer goods at the Slater building on Friday July 20. Donations may be left with or notified to Mrs. James Runsel at her home at the corner of 5th and Main Streets.

Ladies of St. Peter's Guild Slater Building James Runsel

Tabernacle Nearing Completion With Window Installation

The Mormon tabernacle is nearing completion with large windows already in place. The craftsmanship is praised and the material quality is described as the best, the appearance cited as a key criterion of excellence.

Mormon Tabernacle

Militia Moves to New Quarters in Armory Building

Company L transfers its quarters from the old Armory Hall above the National Bank to the nearby Armory building now nearing completion.

Company L Armory Hall National Bank Armory Building

Local arrivals and visits crowd La Grande docket

Lethurn from Baker City and Cochran from Union visit La Grande on business and legal matters. Portland's Cramp, Enter prise visitors Allen and Riley drop in. Dickey from Baker County spends day with friends. Worthington of Ri and N in city amid RS suit before Judge Aiken. Gilman leads quarterly ME church meeting this week as last before conference. Water superintendent Gilman and wife return from Newport trip. Wallowa Valley railroad chief Cook visits during the lawsuit with O R N. Woods duo plan Portland stay then Frost Dale purchase. DeLongs head to Lakeview for summer with daughter. Bros. dairy firm sells Jersey herd to Walter Perce. Foley returns from East noting intense heat. Macon Gibson sustains elbow fracture near Summerville.

J. W. Allen J. W. Riley Enterprise la Grande C. E Dickey Baker County Worthington Ri& N Aiken Rev. Gilman Wallowa J. P. DeLong Lakeview J.C. Oliver Ch Bros Jersey Walter Perce P.A. Foley Omaha Kansas City Macon Gibson M. J. Choate Summerville

Camping on the Minam explorers return tired but glad

The Gove party finished a camping expedition on the Minam and Indian Creek last week, returning Saturday. Members include Massars Wen Ogden Richard Wade Vern Selders Archie McNeil Chas McNeil Marvin McNeil Jack Sarley and Misses Rose McNeil Ann Troy Ada Wade with Mrs Wm Ogden as chaperone. They climbed Mount Fanny, recorded their names in the depository, and hope for better fishing next year.

Gove Minam Massars Wen Ogden Richard Wade Vern Selders Archie McNeil Chas McNeil Marvin McNeil Jack Sarley Rose McNeil Ann Troy Ada Wade Ogden Indian Creek Mount Fanny

Rancher L P Day Injured in Runaway near City

L P Day a rancher living four miles north of town broke both bones in his ankle when his wagon ran away this morning. He was thrown from the rig and taken to town for surgical treatment by himself in the wagon during the accident.

L.P. Day Mr. Day

Treasury official’s death leaves $35000 discrepancy

Washington July 17 Major George Ansel Bartlett long time treasury department disbursing officer is reported to have misaccounted for 35000 in his books before his death The bond company carried a 90000 bond.

Washington George Ansel Bartlett Treasury Department Bartlett

Ice trust alleged in New York with national branches

Department of Justice officials say a major ice trust operates in New York with widespread branches in every large city. District Attorney Jerome has alerted Attorney General Moody to the issue.

Scripps News Associatio Washington Department of Justice New York Jerome Moody

Doctor's Auto Accident In East Ursgonian Area

Dr W G Gola was driving up Court Street when a stray dog darted before his car near Schiffler tailor shop. He swerved to avoid the dog and collided with a telephone pole, injuring his vehicle in the East Urs gonian report.

W. G. Gola Court Street Schiffler Tailor Shop East Ursgonian

Heat Strikes O R N Conductor Near Pendleton

Conductor Wissler of the La Grande division collapsed from heat while traveling from Echo toward Pendleton and was removed to his La Grande home on the eastbound train Saturday evening. Poor water at Umatilla believed to contribute to the illness.

Wissler la Grande Echo Pendleton Umatilla E. O

Dining Room Welcomes Guests With Neat Display

The restaurant offers attractively arranged meals and a comfortable atmosphere where young ladies and gentlemen can eat heartily without feeling out of place.

Marriage Licenses Granted in Elgin and Spokane Pairs

County Clark Gilham records marriage licenses for Harry Gibson to Nellie Thompson of Elgin and A J Peterson of Spokane to Maud Victor of Wallowa. The Walla Walla Bulletin notes a spring freeze affected fruit varieties in the region.

Clark Gilham Harry Gibson Nellie Thompson Elgin A.J. Peterson Spokane Maud Victor Wallowa Walla Walla

Improved Farms for Sale in Ronde Valley

Over 200 farms are advertised for sale by A A Barry known as the Dragon and Washington Land Man at Ronde Valley House. Read the list before buying as the offer covers many properties and opportunities.

A. A. Barry The Dragon Washington Land Man Ronde Valley House

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