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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
6
Twin babies born to Mr and Mrs Frank Baker weigh four and a half pounds each and are doing nicely. One twin arrived late at night and the other the next morning. the Bakers also have other daughters aged six seventeen and four with birthdays on March 16.
John McNeely was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct before Recorder Snook. He was fined ten dollars, six paid, with the remainder to be served in the county jail after the court hearing.
Jimmie Beavers shows slight improvement in condition passing the crisis. He is rational most of the time and seldom unconscious, indicating signs of ultimate recovery despite being very low.
We express gratitude to kind friends and neighbors for lightening sorrow after the loss of a sister and aunt. Many beautiful flowers and acts of kindness aided during illness and the last rites. Funeral remains a memory to us all. J W Segiber, Angr niece Mas Cu fe Pootnn
Conductor H G Grady spent yesterday in Pancietan. Ed Blackburn of Baker City is transacting business in the city today. D B Hendricks was an Elgin visitor in La Grande this morning. Mr and Mrs C R Beckley visit from Baker City. Miss Ora Gary of Boise City guests Miss Mamie Cart. Mr and Mrs Zimmer of Nama Idaho return home after attending the Scott Harding wedding. Mrs Robert Palmer returns to Baker City after visiting La Grande friends. J B Eddy of the O R and N was in the city on business. A petition to close business on the Fourth after 2 o clock circulates. Miss Jear McDonald leaves for Canyon City for two or three weeks. Joseph Barton of Sumpter Valley Railroad arrives on last night’s Baker City train. Conductor Frank Baker begins duty at Grande Lumber Company’s logging road. Mrs Thomas Budge and daughter Syd plan to start home July first from Galesburg. The Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society plans an Age Social on Tuesday July 10 at Judge Eakin's residence. Firemen practice for the Fourth hub race. Island City boys expected to compete. T T Glenn reports unusually varied grain on his valley farm. Dr and Mrs W A Wise depart for Pendleton Heppner and Portland. consider real estate investment in the northern county. J H Alexander of the US land office passes through La Grande en route to Freewater. Mr and Mrs B W Scott depart for Nampa Idaho. Mrs Scott formerly Cora Harding, greeted at train with well wishes. Samuel Haun and bride of Schaller Iowa leave for the coast. Haun cashier of the Schaller National Bank may settle in the West. They express enthusiasm for La Grande.
Baptist Sunday School scholars spent the day picnicking near Proebster's bridge with teachers in charge and children enjoying fun and food. The item notes lighthearted songs and playful verses amid a cheerful outing from Memphis News-Scrimitar.
An elderly couple Mr H C Richardson and Mrs C L Gadger wed last evening with Justice officiating. The bride, late of Salt Lake, is 53. the groom is two years younger. They plan to live in La Grande and Hilgard area and start their life together anew.
Word reached this city of the sudden death of Mrs Ella Choate wife of Mr S A Choate of Summerville. She died yesterday evening at twenty years old and had married seven weeks ago. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon in Summerville. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Hunter. Fourth of July committees urged to meet at the Commercial Club tonight at 7 50 by order of the chairman.
An advertisement claims Dr. J.V. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery purifies the blood and cures indigestion liver troubles and many chronic ailments by using a concentrated extract of native forest roots. It promises relief from headaches bad taste in the morning and a host of digestive and systemic symptoms with a claim of speed and permanence.
The Comfort offers meals described as beautiful and refreshing with excellent cookery. Patrons, especially many ladies, commend the pleasant odors and flavors that tickle the palate and leave diners satisfied with a tasty meal.
Notice to sealed bids received by City Recorder of La Grande until August 1 1906 for purchase of 50000 water bonds at 5 percent interest semi annually for 20 years with redemption after 10 years. Three months notice required. G E Fowler Chairman Ways & Means Committee seeks to buy a homestead relinquishment from owner A A Barry Ronde Valley House.
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