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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1906
Page
6
The Golden Rule Company reports that its other grades maintain a similar proportion to those previously noted. Company officials describe steady demand across segments and emphasize consistent pricing and supply levels for the remaining grades.
A jolly crowd at the commercial club enjoyed dancing to the orchestra with shirt waists allowed and perspiration noted as absent. Out of town guests praised the music while the M. E Church Juniors provided a splendid entertainment. Children supervised by Mrs Reaves and Rev B F Meredith delivered recitations and songs, followed by ice cream and cake.
Police hold a pistol or revolver used by Gonta the Jap last night in a shooting incident. The firearm is described as larger than a Colt, with a thick soft bullet and a brass pin securing each cartridge. It is foreign made and reportedly fired into Chas Mizogushi's house, suggesting high effectiveness.
Miss Tillie Albertus and Mr J W Bickford wed Wednesday in the city with Rev Templeton officiating. The notice appears in the Wallowa Chaiftain and records the couple’s marriage details for local readers.
Notice announces Blue Mountain Grange will hold a regular meeting on Saturday July 71st at 3 p m with youth group in full charge of the meeting. C D Hurrnas W M.
A stream of locals and visitors are noted in La Grande today with Cited names from Baker City Pendleton Union and Mil ton including J J McAllistar Lewis Thompson Dick McIntyre Dr OD W McMillan and Claire Gillilan Attendees plan visits trading trips and short vacations with several pairs traveling to Catherine Greek for fishing and Campbell and Causey hosting guests, while Mrs Nelson and Mr Nelson from Salt Lake arrive to spend a week in town and visit M L Causey.
An arrested Japanese man, held briefly in the city jail, arrived at the justice office with heavy red spots after bites from bed bugs. Constable McLachlen escorted him downtown, and a smallpox test was administered but the marks were from bites rather than disease.
Conductor Jake Gulling was stricken with a slight stroke before breakfast. Medical aid was promptly summoned and though not as severe as first reported he remains in critical condition with partial mobility and speech intact.
A family of four generations visited the Taylor studio and posed for a photo. Grandma S. Eaton, 73, led the group followed by Mrs. Dexter Eaton, Mrs. Joan Ladd, and three year old granddaughter, daughter of Mrs John Ladd. All were happy and well.
A marriage license was issued this morning to D E Slack and Miss Effie Hopson, both residents of Summerville. The couple plans to wed in the near future.
Naval Constructor W J Baxter at the Brooklyn navy yard is to resume work on the battleship Connecticut and the collier Vestal without delay. Connecticut expected in service within three months after prior funding delays. Vestal built by yard labor with steel from contract, bids to be invited soon. Sister collier Prometheus to be built at Mare Island with new ship instruction crane installed. Also notice: over 200 farms for sale by A A Barry in Oregon and Washington.
Theodor Heidenrich, four, son of Mr and Mrs David Heidenrich, broke his arm yesterday after falling from a tree to a box. The injury occurred near the elbow and the boy received medical attention.
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