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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1906

Page

6

Musical Social Planned on Foley Lawn by Catholic Ladies

Several young ladies of the Catholic church organize a musical social at the J. E. Foley residence next Thursday evening July 26. The lawn will glow with arc lights and Japanese lanterns as home made ice cream pineapple sherbet and cakes are served. A program features the citys best musical talent with Misses Rohan Foley Lizzie and Ella Goeck Keith Culling and Pullman extending invitations to all.

Catholic Turch J. E. Foley Rohan Foley Lizzie Ella Goeck Keith Culling Pullman

No Fire Yet as Fire Alarm Scare Fails Again

For the third time Fred Reynolds arrives first with the hose cart but extinguishers are used before the fire department arrives. A small blaze in the rear of J D McKennon’s residence began in an ash barrel and generated smoke only, not a true fire.

Fred Reynolds Fred J. D. McKennon

Council postpones liquor license decision for Charles Anderson

The council's Mayors communication on unfinished business notes License not allowed. The intention was to delay final action on Charles Anderson's liquor license to a future meeting rather than deny it.

Charles Anderson

Oregon Produce Company Ships Cherry Carloads to Montana

The Oregon Produce Company filed a car with valley picked cherries and will ship to Montana points. Besides this carload, large shipments have reached Pendleton and nearby points. The firm pays 4 to 64 cents per pound depending on variety and quality.

Oregon Produce Company Montana Pendleton

Grange Meeting Announced by Blue Mountain Grange

Notice to Grangers announces Blue Mountain Grange next regular meeting Saturday July 31 at 7 p.m. Young folks will have complete charge of the meeting. C. D. Hurewan WM.

Blue Mountain Grange BP. m C. D. Hurewan

Baker City Visitors Dot Local Scene

Baker City Herald notes a stream of visitors and residents traveling between Baker City La Grande Pendleton and nearby towns. Includes J A Thomas of La Grande and George L Cleaver on business, plus families visiting friends and awaiting return from trips to Portland Catherine Creek and Seattle.

J. A. Thomas la Grande Baker Baker City J. H. Barnes Elgin Saw Mill A. Slater George Small J. A. Henry Ed. Murphy J. F. Murphy Catherine Creek Syber McDaniels Pendleton Allen Eaton Union Press Lewis Grand Ronda Cash Company Portland Robert Eakin

Drydock Dewey Reaches Olongapo Harbor on Voyage

The dry-dock Dewey now anchors off Rivera Point at Olongapo naval station in 65 feet of water. It will rest with four large mushroom anchors at each end. With tides rising only about a foot, the structure should remain secure during its Philippine voyage.

Washington Dawey Philippines Rivera Point Olongaro Naval Station Olongapo

Unclean Packing Plants Targeted in Kansas City

The Kansas City World reports eleven of twelve packing houses in Kansas City found dirty by the U S bureau of Animal industries and given until August first to clean up. Ad at end mentions sales on combs and brushes.

Geo. Hanson Sr Telecaset J. L. Mec. Grary Pendiaton—Huntington Scripps News Association Kansas City The Kansas City World United States Bureau of Anime Industries

Bank building rises as old National Bank structure comes down

Work on the bank site proceeds with masons laying stone and the corner expected to resemble a building soon. Iron framework has arrived and will be installed once foundations are finished.

National Bank

Forest resident recalls San Francisco quake experiences

A well known local citizen and Southern Pacific engine expert returns from San Francisco after witnessing the seismal disturbances. He tells of his observations and impressions and visits his daughter Mrs. S. L. Given while in the city.

Forest Southern Pacific San Francisco 5S. L. Given

Butcher Henry Marge Injured in Stock Yard Accident

Henry Marge, a butcher for Krouse Brothers, sustained a deep cut while killing beef on Wednesday. Medically it is not considered serious and the wound is expected to heal with time.

Henry Marge Krouse Brothers

Juniors of SoCal Church Host Evening Social

The M. E. Church juniors invite all to a social at the church parlors this evening. Ice cream and cake will be served. A program starts at eight o clock and the theme is fun for all. Admission is 15 cents.

M. E. Church

Improved Farms for Sale in Northwest Listings

Over 200 farms for sale listed by A. A. Barry the Oregon and Washington land man at Ronde Valley House. See the list before you buy.

A. A. Barry Oregon and Washington Ronde Valley House

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