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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1906
Page
6
The Golden Rule Store offers 150 pairs of ladies missy and children's oxfords in black and tan at bargain prices. Prices include $1.26 for some ladies oxfords and $1.39 for others with higher brackets up to $2.19. Also advertised are Barry sets, salad bowls, water bottles, and water pitchers.
Pioneer Ezra Meeker continues his Oregon Trail journey in eastern Wyoming aboard his oxen driven prairie schooner. He reports strong health and favorable conditions, with 1240 miles completed and 500 miles remaining to Omaha. A $600 monument and fountain honoring pioneers was unveiled at Gutrnsy Wye near Casper.
A noon dash by J D McKennon’s delivery team sparked excitement when the wagon struck a telephone pole near Foley House. The harness wrecked, a false alarm triggered by a small grass fire, later deemed a mistaken bonfire. Fire crews responded but the event proved harmless.
Mrs Samms and her daughters Miss Verna and Miss Jessie visit Mr and Mrs H C Montgomery. Mr Samms is private secretary to United States Senator Heyburn of Idaho, noted for authoring the Pure Food bill enacted in the last Congress. He observed the White House bustle during the recent busy session.
A flurry of short items lists residents and visitors in Pendleton. H G Rhinehart Ed Blackburn William Allinson Mrs H A Swab Florence Dickason J F Phy Peter McDonald W H Gibson family J C Smith Fred Hamilton Attorney Knowles B M Rogers Oliver Perrin E A Vaughan J D Gillian Sixth street grading Foreves Ladd Mae White plan Lehrman Springs trip as several go to camp.
Eli Tice reports from Summeville that numerous heads of cattle are at work in the gram fields and several threshing crews will begin work next week.
Deputy Sheriff Tom Johnson returned from Kame'a with Frank Ayers whom authorities alleged to be insane. He was examined by Dr. Richardson before County Judge Henry this afternoon. ruling not announced at a late hour.
William Marshall of Baker City died after a gun discharged while he climbed a wire fence during a Sunday hunt. He was found at seven that evening and died at the hospital. The report notes the accidental shooting and mentions his family.
Rio Janeiro reports Secretary Root tours the Bay today while President elect Pena entertained the distinguished visitor on Saturday. The visit underscores diplomatic交流 and ties between the nations during the transitional period.
Notice is given to all persons having claims against the estate of William F. Ewing deceased to present them to the undersigned or to the office of J L Caviness at Island City Union County Oregon within six months from the date of this notice. Dated July 28 1906 Loss Ewing Executor estate of William F. Ewing
The Elgin line crew halted a train after sparks from the engine set dry grass and weeds ablaze near Imbler. Baggageman A W Leffel spotted the fire from the baggage car and signaled the stop, but the blaze spread to a ripe oats field before control. A strong wind fed the flames, yet the large grain field remained standing.
Clyde Sartons of the North side married Miss Tony Brown in Perry this morning. Rev H King of Central church officiated. The couple, local residents, wed quietly with only intimate friends present. The O R & N Co will operate a special train from Elgin to La Grande for the circus day departing Elgin at 7 45 AM and returning after the evening show.
A playful notice invites patrons to enjoy 25 cant dinners at the Modest Restaurant. It touts healthful, perfectly cooked meals and urges readers to dine there to find the after dinner happiness described, with room for late arrivals.
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