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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
6
Grande will be visited by a real circus of the first magnitude with Adam Forepough and Sells Brothers shows billed for Wednesday August 8. The advance car with eighteen men arrived this morning and billboards display vivid pictures announcing the wonders under the great tent.
A. A. Barry advertises timber lands and improved farms for sale in the Ronde Valley area. He notes a few fine timber claims remain to locate and invites buyers to view his list before purchasing.
The ladies of St Peters Guild announce a rummage sale of summer goods in the Slater building on Friday July 20. Donors may contact Mrs James Russell at her residence corner of Broad and Main Streets.
Pendleton residents and visitors are noted with several moves and trips. Miss Sibyl McDan'e visits Pendleton, Rev J D Gillilan returns from Wallowa county, Eugene Selder hosts Ruth Selder at the Cove, and others travel to La Grande and Portland. A shirt waist ball is planned at the Commercial Club hall next Friday night. The I O O F Cemetery gains water and a new cement reservoir improves grave care.
Mrs Lucetta Lansdon died peacefully at 7 this morning at her son in law W H Allstott 122 Y street age 81. Funeral Thursday at 2pm from the Allstott residence conducted by Pastor W H Gibson. She was born feb 16 1825 in Meggs county Ohio and married James Lansdon in 1845. She moved to Kansas in 1867, widowed in 1874, survived by six children and many grandchildren.
Notice to all water consumers in La Grande Oregon that irrigation requires filing an application with the City Recorder. Irrigation hours are 5 30 to 7 30 am. Signed H C Gitwan Water Superintendent dated April 30 1995.
Office notices uncalled letters list includes Barnard Mrs RL H Brown G J Enberg Miss Alpha Heath Mr J Loddes Mr Charles Hutchinson E Manwell Mrs Monroe Meyer Mr John McGorrie Miss Jonnie Shank Mr T W. letters will be sent to the dead letter office July 26 1906 if not delivered. Callers should say Advertised and give date. G M Ricuey P M.
Engineer Al Runke aboard engine 197 pulled the Elks special to Denver, covering 100 miles from La Grande to Huntington in 2 hours 10 minutes with two stops. It’s the fastest time on that division while not the fastest on level roads. Conductor Fred Waffle led Pendleton to Huntington. Grand Ronde Lumber Co. plans five miles of rail out of Measham to tap northern timber and will build a mill near Meacham within two months.
Notice to Grangers announces Blue Mountain Grange will meet Saturday July 21 at 8 p m with young folks in charge. The item extols the restaurant style meals and courteous service for diners, praising the attractive setup and wholesome, affordable fare.
Over 200 good farms for sale through A. A. Barry the Oregon and Washington land man at Ronde Valley House. Read the list before you buy.
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