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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1905
Page
3
Music educator BP Tait notes ongoing prominence in Grande Ronde Valley teaching and performing. He offers fall conservatory and popular music programs for piano and violin, enabling pupils to play church music and dance pieces while pursuing careers as teachers or soloists.
A garbled 1901 note describes croup beginning with cold symptoms and hoarseness with rapid pulse and breathing difficulty. It recommends Ballard's Net Syrup in frequent small doses and praises the remedy as pleasant and wonderful.
Meetings at the M E Church under Presiding Elder Gillilan grow large each evening with increasing interest. The church feels encouraged by the good being done and urges attendance to those who have not yet come.
Appointments set for the new Eastern District of Washington created by Congress. Edward Whitcom of North Yakima to be United States District Judge. State Senator Lindsay of Spokane named United States District Attorney. Geo Baker of Goldendale designated United States Marshal. Nominations to be sent to the Senate in a few days.
Unclaimed letters held for 14 days at the Grande Ronde Oregon Postoffice ending Feb 23 2005 include Mrs Maggie Adame Mr J Grahem J F McClure J W Allen J D Currie Dr H E Harris Miss Mamie Smith Jos Barnes Fmma Douglas Jamison Miller A R Names listed for pickup with call reference GM Richey P M February 28 19065
Fine weather noted. John Vanderpool left Bat for Steel Spur. Deputy Sheriff McLaughlin visited Monday. Mrs Parker of Island City visited her parents. Death announced near Summerville on Feb 27 for Mre Luc Migres, 82. Geo Berry traveled to La Grande Tuesday. Jobo Murchison and Chas Oswald visited La Grande and Island City. Ches Lanman returned home from Island City.
The council met last evening approving routine items and an ordinance requiring the city marshal and deputy to wear police uniforms with insignia on duty. A contract with J D MccKennon establishes a city lot for impounding loose stock and watching unruly animals. Dogs receive city collars to certify life insurance, and an alley in Block 7 Chaplin’s addition is set for vacation.
New York March 2. Among Teutonic passengers from Liverpool is Rider Haggard who comes to inquire into the condition of the industrial land settlement organized in America by the Salvation Army. The Cecil Rhodes estate trustees finance the trip to apply the scheme to South Africa.
Harold Pennington son of J W Pennington is missing from home since last Friday after visiting in the city. The fearless 11 year old wore a red sweater and long trousers with a torn coat and Mr Pennington seeks any sightings.
Wallowa county has moved decisively toward better roads. Last fall a first close road making project was pursued and its effects are visible in several places. The summer is expected to bring further gains with grading of roads and the installation of sturdy bridges where old structures were unsafe.
Detailed curves for the first twenty miles were completed and sent to the La Grande land office for filing as reported by the Baker City Herald.
The public learns of Electric Bitters curative merits for sick stomach liver and kidneys. Mary H Waltera of Columbus writes she was near death after fever weakness and poor sleep and after using Electric Bitters she found relief and was cured. Guaranteed at Meylin's drug store for 50 cents.
FOR SALE OR TRADE Good work horses and farm items include 1314 Inch wagon and 14 inch fen 14% tool kit. Also JOHN A FOR SALE Poland China boat inquire WT Breln R F D No. 2 two miles east of La Grande. Phone WTA 116-162. FOR SALE New Ideal washing machine price 7.00 BJ Conrad R F D Not FOR SALE Must sell within the next fifteen days building now occupied by meat market Corner Fir and Monroe Ave Two story six rooms upstairs. Remember the DULIGing Only te tor emie 1 DADRIS 1 week.
Furnished room for rent in a prime residence district. Bath option available. Inquiries at corner Fourth and Main, George Hansen property. January 6. tf.
Classified ad seeks a educated woman for a business position in La Rich La Grande Oregon. Salary ranges from 15 to 20 pounds per week. Respond with name town and stamp to Mrs La Rich. Offer includes confirmation of education and town name.
The undersigned offers eight stands of Italian bees for immediate sale. Described as strong healthy colonies likely to thrive with proper care. Contact H O Thomason in La Grande Oregon at Residence Fourth Street Old Town M2D&W.
Notice states a bald faced Gorrel gelding, figure 4 brand on right shoulder, about 6 to 7 years old and 800 pounds, taken up near Alicel in Union County on January 1, 1006. Appraised value 15 dollars. Owner may prove ownership and pay expenses or the animal will be sold per law. W J OABH, Feb 17–Mar 25. Alloel B F D No 1.
Unrestricted forest reserve scrip for sale at low market prices. Scrip secures title to timbered farming grazing or desert land in any quantity without residence or improvement. Address H M Gamilton The Portland Portland Oregon.
All those owing taxes in Union County are urged to visit the Sheriff’s office to claim the rebate before the March 15 deadline. Delays on the last day cause extra work, says Sheriff Opennington.
An advertisement seeks a housekeeper to look after five children with good wages offered. Apply at this office.
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