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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1906

Page

5

Notice of land entry in Oregon forest reserves

Notice is given that public lands from the former Baker City and Blue Mountains Forest Reserves in Oregon will open to entry filing and selection on July 18, 1906 at the La Grande Land Office. Described tracts include portions of Township 8S 58E and 9S 39E, with specified quarter-quarter sections. W A Richard Commissioner and Acting Secretary of the Interior.

City Recorder City of la Grande City of Oregon of the Interior General Saffice Washington, D Baker City Blue Mountains Oregon United States Land Office la Grande Willamette W. A. Richard

Missing Cecil Brittain Case Deepens as Search Continues

After five days of relentless searching for Cecil Brittain lost near the tollgate, authorities report no trace and growing belief of kidnapping. Sheriff Taylor remains at the tollgate aiding the inquiry while Milan Laflin, a camptender wounded during the search, shows potential for recovery as nurse Miss Fowler assists.

Cecil Brittain Tollgate Draper Stout Springs Taylor Searcgher Tellgate Milan Laflin Robinson

Union County Threshing Men Vote to Raise Rates

Union county threshing machine men met in La Grande and set threshing prices at 6 6 cents per bushel with 5 cents for oats and barley and 6 for wheat. The increase is one cent per bushel on all grains, provoking farmer protests and possible collective machine purchases to bypass the threshing trust. Grain ripening but weather hurts crops slightly while haying begins across the county.

Union County la Grande Athena Press

Elgin Expected to Secure Large Saw Mill Project

Rancher C R Hibbard reports Elgin may land a major saw mill. H Graves of Shelton Nebraska, a banker and financier, has surveyed sites and will return to Omaha to mobilize capital. If built, the mill would have about 100000 feet daily capacity.

C.R. Hibbard Imbler Elgin H. Graves Shelton Nebraska Omaha Hibbard

Mob After Oklahoma Negro Threatens Miner Family

A 20 year old African American, Rufus Carter, assaulted a seven year old girl of a miner named Haferty in Henrietta. He was captured and jailed by federal authorities, moved to Welestka overnight. Miners near Henrietta reportedly organized to lynch Carter. rumors of a battle could not be verified.

Oklahoma City Olahoman Rufus Carter Haferty Henrietta Welestka Carter

Help Against Peasants in Ukraine Revolt

Odessa reports Governor General Kaulbars flooded with appeals from land owners in Kherson Yekaterinoslav and Poltava districts asking for military aid against organized peasantry led by revolutionists Cossacks are deployed as regular troops are unreliable in this duty.

Odessa Kaulbars Kherson Yekaterinoslav Poltava

Magnate Must Be Arrested Says Toledo Prosecutor

Toledo July 21 Prosecuting Attorney William David declares that if J D Rockefeller reaches Ohio he must submit to arrest or appear and give bonds to answer charges. David vows to arrest the magnate even at his own golf links.

Belippe News Toledo Ohio William David J. D Rockefelter David

Grain markets open with mixed signals on July wheat corn oats

Grain markets show wheat at 78 cents, corn around 49, oats near 82 with varied early moves. traders watch July strength and price gaps amid unsettled futures activity.

Five Hundred club afternoon social with prize drawing

Mrs J H Aikine hosted Thursday afternoon for the Five Hundred club with Mrs M L Causey winning a handsome plate. Frappes and refreshments followed the game as Pineapple cherbet cake and ice tea were served. Guests included Meld.mes M L Causey H C Grady Wm Bohnenkamp F Swaney E W Bartlett F Kiddle Wm Allison H S Cavana J Guiling A H Buckley G E McCulley and Watts. Yesterday Mrs Mildred Reavis hosted fourteen young friends for her sixth birthday with favors and a refreshing spread for the group.

J. H. Aikine Five Hundred Club M.L. Causey Meld Mes H. C. Grady Wm. Bohnenkamp F. Swaney E. W. Bartlett F. Kiddle Wm. Allison H. S. Cavana J. Guiling A. H. Buckley G. E. McCulley Watts Mildred Reavis

German Saengerfest Opens With Reception In Rochesterv

The Arbeiter Saengerfest of the Northern Middle States opens in Rochester with a reception for delegates and families. Prof. Frank W. Pohl directs a rehearsal at Germania Hall as a series of business sessions and a grand festival concert are planned. A large outing at Schuetzen Park is also on the agenda.

Scripps News Association Rochenter N.Y Middle States Farmilies Germania Hall Frank W. Pohl Schuetzen Park

Duke of Manchester's Son Christened with King as Godfather

The Duke of Manchester's second son was christened today in London with the King serving as godfather. The ceremony drew royal attendance and ceremonial specifics reported by Scrippe News Association.

Scrippe News Association London Duke of Manchester King

Pan American Delegates Arrive in Rio De Janeiro

The steamer Byron docked this morning bringing United States delegates to the Pan American congress in Rio de Janeiro. The arrival marks the start of the official deliberations with participation from multiple nations.

Scripps News Rio de Janeiro Byron United States Pan- American Congress

Anarchist Conspiracy Case Dismissed in Altona

Ros enberg formerly of Seattle was arrested July 5 on charges of involvement in an anarchist conspiracy but released after a judge ruled the testimony inadequate and that no suspicion remained against him.

Altona Prussia Rosenberg Seattle

Wheat Burns at Helix in Merrick Field Fire

A wheat field owned by H C Eggers at Merrick near Helix Oregon was almost totally destroyed by fire caused by a spark from a passing engine on the W G railroad line. The loss is fully covered by insurance.

Helix, Ore H.C. Eggers Merrick

Pasture Land Near Morgan Lake Offered for Lease

160 acres of good pasture adjoining Morgan Lake with springs. Lease at $1.00 per head per month. Contact Tuomas in Broannupst.

Morgan Lake

Hill's Soda Fountain Offers Wide Drink Selection

Advertisement praises Hill's soda fountain with a line of popular drinks. It claims quenching thirst, saving cash for clothes and rent, and sharing smiles with family and customers.

Hill

Arraignment Set For Mitchell and Greffield Next Monday

In Seattle Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh says Esther Mitchell and Mrs Maud Greffield will be arraigned Monday morning if Judge Frater is available. The court plans to be in Seattle that date. Mrs Creffield decries Holy Roller religion as dead and says their revised faith in Oregon was justified at the time.

Seattle Esther Mitchell Maud Greffield Frater Mackintosh Holy Roller Creffield Oregon

Dreyfus Demonstration at Zola Tomb in Paris

A July commemoration at Emile Zola's tomb honored Dreyfus acquittal. Major Dreyfus attended, bearing a wreath of orchids with his card and received an ovation from the crowd.

Paris Emile Zola Dreyfus Major Dreyfus

Merry Go Round Prepares To Open In City District

A merry go round company sets up its tent and fixtures near the Odd Fellows building, promising Cairo strains and other attractions for the day. The busy setup indicates the upcoming entertainment event.

Cairo

Attorney killed from ambush shocks town

Shoshone Jay 21 Warren Moody, son of the late U S Senator, was shot from an ambush this morning and killed. The notice includes unrelated lines about Bright Eyes and a drug ad. A rental ad offers a four room cottage furnished and a ten room boarding house. Inquiries directed to Mrs. Zuper.

Scripps News Association Warren Moody U. S Zuper

Habit forming medicines and the Pierce discovery

Publicity over supposedly habit forming medicines has spurred attention to their ingredients. The piece credits Dr Pierce and several medical authorities for endorsing a formula printed on bottle wrappers, claiming the ingredients are non narcotic and plant derived, with glycerine replacing alcohol to curb stimulant cravings. It highlights Golden Medical Discovery for bronchial and lung ailments and cites Drs Grover Coe Hartholow Scudder Ellingwood and others as authorities.

Pasent Medicians Aroveluy Vieree Grover Coe New York Hartholow Jefferson Medical College Mhila Scudder Indianati Ellingwood Chicago Ale Pierce

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Insarion Rose Weslris Rohrang Co Honan Cary Air Motor Windmill Mctain Samuel Storey John Anthony Wm. Grant le Grande Starkey J. E. Reynold Cove J. E. Reveevos la Grande R.F. E F. G. Taylor Adams Avenue Western Union Telegraph Office Jersey John Gavan Hollisters Rocky Mountain Newlin Drug Co Hollister Rocky Mountain Timber Claims Foley Elk. la Grance Investment Co C. M. Asp B. M. Stackcann GEO, Kreiger Law Grande la Grande Investment Company la Grande Ore Foley Building la Grande Investment Pany Tuos, Rare Interior the Eastern Oregon Trust and Savings Bank General Banking and Exchanges Business W.C. Brown Geo. L. Cleaver Cashier F. J. HO Ww. Miller T. J Scroggin Asot Coarner LMES Sthl King OF England Tuomas Broannupst Zola Hollister's Rock Mooriale Newlin O. O. Jonhson Island Guy Road la Grande Investment Co Krouse Bros J. Bull Geddes Selder, the, Condy Observer H. A. Watson, Migr Office Lewis Building la Grande, Or
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