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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1905
Page
3
Report of condition dated April 1905 shows capital stock deposits and officers. George Palmer is president with 100000 capital and 20000 surplus. Geo L Cleaver asst cashier. J M Berry A B Conley F J Holmes F M Burkit directors. Bank emphasizes security and liberal, conservative banking.
Chalrea A Gailey of Berkeley California is killed while climbing El Capitan with JG Staats of Mount Vernon Ohio. While pausing on a narrow ledge Gailey slips and falls 1500 feet, his body left mangled after the deadly plunge. Rescue rope lowers the body to the wagon road.
The Rev L Spokane and Rev S Hays lead morning and evening preaching at 8 and 10 pm with child programs, choir under Mrs Lyle, and a strong Camden road fellowship. The church extends a cordial invitation to all to attend, with Youth meetings and Boys Club events scheduled Thursday through Saturday in the study and church rooms.
Mayville cigar contest lists participants Genevieve Christofferson Tillie Henning Cora Harding Katy Klein Queenie Shilling Mable Stacey Sybil Eldridge May Lilly with tickets. voters must cast by June 14 1906 before counts close. Katy Klein withdraws her name amid thanks to supporters for her showing in the contest.
John Saker of Baker and Folem travels to Portland with Henry Linamey to arrange purchase of an opening furniture stock for Linamey who plans a furniture and undertaking business in Campbridge Idaho.
Washington January 9 The Loomis Bowen dispute saw the two principals meet in Secretary Tafts office to hear testimony from Minister Russell summoned from Boga Bowen seeks a commission to investigate alleged payments to Loomis by the asphalt firm Russell favors Loomis noting Loomis had no stake in the Mercando claim while it was pending and later took bonds as security for a personal loan No decision on the commission was expected.
Parade reports at noon today that Russian officers were interned. The Russian Admiral agreed to parole for himself and all officers and men, restricting further war operations.
Middlesburg Vt June 9 Governor Bell reacting to Justice Peckham's decision in the Rogers case says with the writ of error denied the law must take its course.
Indians pass through town bound for Nespelom to exhume Chief Joseph and lay his remains to rest with solemn ceremonies. The event, described as among the greatest in Northwest Native history, reflects the enduring status of Joseph as a national leader and the significance of their rites.
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