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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1906
Page
5
Community notice describing demand for cord wood and two million feet of timber, with details on parties and locations. Also public notices about land leases for 220 years with redemption rights, and listings for rent and improved farms for sale by agents including A A Barry and Rode Valley House.
Employment for fifty men women and youths to pick cherries during the week. Board available at reasonable prices. Contact Vergere and Bell by telephone. Apply to J. Lantz secretary.
A Farmville Virginia resident credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with ending a twenty year battle with chronic piles and malignant sores after trying the salve. The note promotes the salve as best for boils, cuts, burns and wounds at Newlin Drug Co, price 25 cents.
A four year old named Cel Britt an remains missing as organized search efforts fade. Authorities and volunteers shift to theories of abduction with Sheriff Taginr noting mounting challenges and mountain terrain guarding all routes. The case draws attention to the Toll Gate area while reports of a chair and hash from Pandle Tom fuel speculation.
The body of John Prewne, a Union county Oregon sheep herder, was found about 50 miles east of Toll Gate near the Little Salmon River. He had been dead about a week. Martin McCumber reported the find after locating his camp and notifying local officials. Authorities note uncertainty whether foul play or accident caused death. the body was found leaning against a log.
The PAB American Congress begins formal preliminaries with rules aimed at limiting extended debate. Delegates receive thirty minutes for opening addresses, five minutes after formal presentation. Secretary Root and family to be hosted as the Charleston arrives. Cincinnati hosts the annual United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations convention with social events planned at Burnet House and nearby venues.
Seventy acres of good pasture adjoining Morgan Lake available at 1.00 per head per month. For rent by Trowas Booanyynsr.
The East Oregonian decries the Holy Roller movement and its leaders blaming Gregon Gorvailis for past excesses. It asserts harsh language, calls for no leniency toward the rabble and notes a woman fugitive endangering society amid religiously motivated crime and murder.
The Green Room Club presented seven performances in New York to raise funds for the Library of Dramatic Literature. The success boosts hopes that future shows in several large cities will provide a substantial sum to build a strong foundation for the national library.
The railroad plans general repairs and ballast along the main line from Huron to Huntington. Two steam shovels operate at Oradell to move gravel, with gravel cars and engines redirected for rapid work. Completion will add two feet of ballast along the division.
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