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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
6
The 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Hyde died late last evening and was buried this afternoon from the family residence in the old town. Interment followed at the Mormon Cemetery under Giffo and Hogan. The bereaved parents recently moved here from the east.
In this city on June 21 1905 a boy and a girl were born to Mr and Mrs W J Goedker each weighing eight pounds.
The text describes a gathering with a committee praising its drink and food service. It notes members have been tried and vouched for and mentions obtaining permits early for Mulligan. No clear event date or organization is specified.
Yesterday afternoon Dr and Mrs G L Biggere hosted Roth Biggere’s birthday party. Several young friends attended and enjoyed refreshments. Gifts were given to the honoree and will be cherished in years to come. Attendees included Katherine Forbes, Maxine O’Neil, Mildred Reavis, Violet Kircher, Gertie Reynolds, Ruth Harrie, Margueritte leGoy, and Ruth Biggera.
The executive committees plan for Mrs Dr Moore to serve as hostess for La Grande and Union County day with other valley areas allowed to appoint their own hostess. Mrs Moore represents La Grande. Also advertised is wanted help a competent girl for clerkship preferred but light housework may suffice. Apply at this office.
An old advertisement describes an acute rheumatism case with deep tearing pains worsened by wet cold and rest. It claims one bottle of Ballard’s Liniment cured the condition, priced at 50 cents to 1.00.
Boise and Portland travelers arrive and depart as Union County hosts a busy schedule. Notables include Mr George Ulithers of Boise, JW Morrow of the OUB&N Co arriving by train, Prof Martin and Mrs Martin visiting the coast exposition, and numerous moves between Portland, Spokane, and La Grande. A Sunday baseball game Hot Lake versus La Grande is anticipated, while the WCTU meets at the Baptist church and an assessor convention plans uniform value ratios.
A message from Aberiff Krown states a special carrying the later City Elk hobos will arrive in time for the ball game. All Elke are required to meet in full uniform at the ball at 2 o clock pm.
Mayor J D Slater was in Baker City on legal business. Bishop D J O Riedly rode last night’s train and greeted friends on the platform. O R N Co distributes row block signal material between La Granda and Bingham Springs. Willey family reports a grand fair visit. Real estate leaders praised for aiding home seekers via low fair rates. Rev Willis and Rev Parker attended the Balance of Power Leagues and returned home. Col and Mrs Go B Corry left for Oregon City for G A B encampment and First Oregon regiment reunion before visiting Yamhill county properties.
County superintendent Bragg has issued notices announcing the annual county teachers institute to be held in the city on August 21.
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