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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1905
Page
3
In 1904 the school offered nearly four thousand lessons under Prof Day and Mrs Day. The system is modern and practical, with two departments for beginners ages six and up and higher grades. Students must study and attend regularly to remain enrolled.
An elderly reader touts Ballard’s cough syrup as the best used for years. It notes a price of 250 Boo and a sale price of $1, with Newlin Drag Co as the seller.
The article profiles RP Tait a renowned Grande Ronde Valley music teacher declaring he remains in the front rank as educator and interpreter of music. It notes flexible courses from conservatory to popular church and dance music with pupils becoming teachers soloists and earning well.
The undersigned offers a limited quantity of Rock Elm and Gray Rob shade trees at a reasonable price. Individuals may arrange planting by paying fifty cents extra. Address J T Jackson La Grande Oregon or call 1893 for details.
Washington dispatch reports a late night senate scene as Heyburn seeks a 27000 dollar grant for Lembi reservation schools and Fulton adds a 350000 dollar irrigation amendment. The chamber reacts with humor as both amendments pass without further debate.
The Central Church of Christ holds ongoing gatherings with about sixty new members joining. Tonight the evangelist speaks on Religion and Morality and the service opens with a Bible reading on The Holy Spirit and the Baptism of the Spirit. Bring your Bibles.
District Attorney G W Phelps filed two informations against C B Wade for forgery and larceny by bailee. Bonds set at 1000 for forgery and 3000 for larceny. Wade, ex cashier of First National Bank, is reported by physicians as mentally and physically unfit to stand trial, prompting calls to stay proceedings pending medical opinion. Pendleton Tribune notes creditors seek dismissal as a trial would be a travesty of justice if Wade remains unfit.
Azele D Galbraith prominent mining man was hanged at Canyon City penitentiary on Monday for killing his wife and child at their Russell Gulch home near Central City on February 29, 1904. Trial showed infatuation with another woman led to the crime.
Ben and Rich of Rexburg who head the southern Mormon mission in Washington will call on President Roosevelt to press for fair political appointments for Idaho and Utah Mormons. Rich claims Gentiles have had the advantage and expects improved treatment once the President understands the situation.
March 8. Henry B Miller of Grants Pass Oregon nominated by the President for Consul General at Yokohama Japan. Promotion from Naichwang China marks a rise to the second consular post in the Orient with a salary increase from 900 to 1000 dollars per year.
A quadruple murder occurred last night at Whitely about 18 miles from Danville. The victims were the wife and three children of James Ince, a local farmer. Ince is under arrest and jailed.
Notice to all concerned that from March 1 1905 Ordinance No 41 Series of 1892 will be strictly enforced taxing and killing dogs by the City of La Grande Oregon. Chester P Newlin Recorder issues order of the City Council. Tags may be obtained at the City Recorder's office.
An advertisement for fruit and ornamental trees including peach pear plum and apple varieties. It lists the Golden West Peach tree and other species such as Boleana Foplar Sugar Maple Black Walnut and gooseberries with sale location opposite the US Land Office and signed by John E B Hough.
A Salem Statesman brief notes that Weston home girls have decided to boycott the home boys associated with the normal school girls, suggesting the girls hold social power and influence within campus society.
Local drug firm Newlin Drug Company markets Berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets a tonic claimed to aid digestion and liver function. Public notices advertise their availability and usage as a remedy.
Several sale offers and trade notices appear from local residents. Items include horses and wagon, logging track, a boat inquire, a Poland China boat, and a two story meat market building for sale with occupancy near Fir and Monroe Avenue. Contact details include JOHN ANTHONY, WT Stein, and EJ Conrad RFD.
For Rent without bath in best residence district inquire at Cor Fourth and Main at the George Hansen property. Jan 6 tf For Rent furnished house keeping rooms in suite of two three and four rooms inquire of Mrs. Mery Noble phone 6 4 7 tf Board and Lodging by Mrs Goodall 2114 3rd st phone 707 tf.
Classified snippets show two job notices seeking a first class single driver for a local meat market and a general advertisement for eight business positions offering 15 to 20 dollars per week. Respondents should mail with stamp and provide name and town, Mrs. L F Rich, La Grande Oregon.
Eight stands of Italian bees offered for sale at a reasonable price for quick sale. Described as strong healthy colonies likely to thrive with proper care. Contact H O Thomason, residence Fourth Street, Old Town, La Grande, Oregon.
A sorrel gelding branded Hgare 4 on the right shoulder and weighing about 800 pounds was taken up on January 1 1906 at a farm southeast of Allcel Union county Oregon. Appraised value is 15 dollars. Owner may claim by proving ownership and paying costs. otherwise the animal will be sold per law. Notice dated Feb 17 March 26 Alicel REF DNo.
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.
Notice from B E Sparrow of La Grands R F D Nol offering a reward for information leading to the recovery of a stray blue roan colt missing since last Friday from Weaidale. Contact through Sparrow for details.
A public notice urges relatives with buried kin in the cemetery to remove debris promptly as ground clearing has begun. The author expresses pain but insists on immediate action to complete clearance.
A notice from W D Grandy of La Grande Union County Oregon lists three mares taken up at his place six miles east of La Grande. A bay mare weight 950 pounds aged 18 carries brand Non on left hip. A sorrel mare weight 800 pounds aged 4 bears brand Non on left shoulder. A bald faced pony with white feet weighs about 700 pounds and is unbranded. Dated February 27 March 97.
An elderly woman is sought to keep house and care for five children with good wages offered. Applicants should apply at the stated office.
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