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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
6
Local visitors include Dan Sommers and Myrtle Oleon from Eigin while Stanford senior Leohaary visits with Mrs Carr. North Powder commencement events draw H J Hockenberry and others as Elgin and Cove officials attend. Grande Ronde and La Grande commerce expand with farm vehicles and brick yard payrolls spark interest. Hotel Bommer welcomes James Murphy as new landlord with dining staff arrangements.
Circuit Court records show Thompson dismissed for lack of evidence on a false pretenses charge. He was briefly free before being rearrested for bigamy at Wallows, prompted by his first wife with deputy Tom Johnson present. A jury in the case Schlossher & Co. vs Thompson & Hramwall failed to reach a verdict and was discharged.
The article notes Flag Day on the 1dth next Wednesday will mark the 128th anniversary of adopting the Star Spangled Banner as the U S flag. Observances occur in many places with gatherings and ceremonies, but Oregon has not paid much attention. Spokane Washington will observe, and the piece asks why not La Grande.
King Alfonzo visits London and is received by the Lord Mayor and the Gild Hall corporations. The route to the hall is lined with troops as the King meets a hearty crowd reception.
Capt Paul the mining promoter left for Baker City on business. M D Griffin of Giffa Hogan left for Union. Katzenjammer picnic tickets available for Friday at the Opera House. J Wilson and wife returned from the Lewie and Clark exposition and travel home on the Elgin branch. Fred Jacobs leased the J L Mars building on Adams Avenue and will open in about twenty days. La Grande School of Music expands and rents the Fisher building second floor for three years starting June 6.
An expert notes Akaya coffee offers morning fragrance and rich flavor signaling a productive day, lunch and evening uses for mind and body, and suggests coffee complements meals. The passage hints at a diverse bill of fare with equally pleasing appetites.
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