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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
6
Reports from Calaveras countryside say wildfires eight miles north of the river have burned thousands of acres over sixteen hours. Citizens fight to save feed and timber land as flames threaten famed Calaveras trees.
W K Wright is in Baker City for the La Grande Investment Company. J D Mathisen master mechanic of the O R N came from La Grande on a business trip. Esterday the Branhults visited Yellowstone Park. Mong and Longs family visitors from Taoma proceed to Chicago. O R N officials in the city to finalize plans for property vacation and company tasks with Campbell and O'Brien in leadership roles.
Thaws attorney confident in defense as Thaw and E Evelyne Thaw meet with Bartridge at the Tombs in a lengthy talk. Olcott releases papers to Part ridge and plans a mental-conditional commission. Tom Johnson says he won’t run for Taggart’s seat. Bryan favored by Ohio Democrats. Marblehead to attend peace talks between Guatemala and El Salvador. World dock planned at Bramartzn yards to house a future battleship. President away on a family picnic with no secret service stationed nearby.
By August first the caucus bureau will begin compiling divorce and marriage statistics covering about twenty years. A uniform divorce legislation is expected to result from the outgrowth of the project.
Beaver Creek July 19 Dick Hall Jack Thornberry feud leaders were killed in an ambush while riding a mountain trail. The rivals had fought for years with a year of peace broken by marriage allegiances. Each side musters about forty men and entrenches in the mountains as tensions rise.
Robert Wilkesen, released on bonds for assault with deadly weapons, was arrested again and brought before Justice Hough. The court kept the case open until next Wednesday, with witnesses to determine guilt of menacing public peace or his release. Bond set at $1090 was paid. Local residents accuse Wilkesen of keeping Starkey in fear.
The Juniors of the M. E. Church announce a 15 cent social next Friday evening at the church parlors with ice cream and cake. An eight o'clock program will entertain and all Juniors are urged to attend at 2:50 Friday afternoon for participation. Wesell you buy 20 percent off combs and brushes this week. Newan Drug Co invites you to dine at their restaurant with ample seating and neat surroundings.
Over 200 good farms for sale listed by A. A. Barry the Oregon and Washington land man. Visit Ronde: Vailay House to view the selection before buying.
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