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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
4
An old catalog note shows a cough syrup product named Best Cough Syrup 8 L Apple in Ottawa County Kaneas. It mentions a long history of use and a price of 1.00, sold by Newia Drug Uo.
Pioneer Grande Ronde Valley music teacher RP Tait states he remains in the front rank as a teacher and interpreter of music. He offers full conservatory and popular courses including church and Sunday School music and a violin popular course for dance music and light overtures.
A late night blaze in Perry caused about 20000 in damage to the planing mill and box factory and gutted the engine room. Fire origin is undetermined though the Brets are suspected. the Perry department saved most of the mill with the loss largely uninsured.
Summerville reports fine weather as residents travel for business and social events. J O Smith and family hosts a March 3 party for sons Karl and Fred with games refreshments and a large guest list. Others visit La Grande Walla Walla Florida and Steel Spur while local commerce notes include MUG merchandise sale and a surge in Cove business activity.
The past week’s weather spurred spring plowing and chores while a well attended dance lit up the season. LOOF hall in the Cove is being enlarged and repaired, expected to look fine in two weeks. Mr Arthur Paine remains very ill with a nurse attending him. Jas Weaver was in general FS.
Or dinance provide for taxing and killing of dogs will be strictly enforced by La Grande Oregon authorities starting March 14 1905. Cheeter P Newlin City Recorder by order of the City Council issues this notice and tax tags may be obtained at the Recorder's office.
A notice from John E Hough advertises a range of fruit trees and ornamental stock including peach, pear, plum, apple, gooseberries, currants, and pie plant. It lists varieties such as the Golden West Peach, Boleana Poplar, Sugar Maple, Slack Walnut, with office opposite the land office.
Mild and gentle Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets offered for sale by Newlin Drag Company. The ad promotes easy taking and reliable action as a health remedy.
The undersigned sells a limited quantity of Rock Blem and Gray Ash shade trees at a reasonable price. Buyers may pick up the trees by paying fifty cents more if needed. Contact J T Jackson in La Grande Oregon or call 1893 for details.
For sale or trade items include five good work horses a wagon logging gear a boat inquire WT Stein RF D No 3 two miles east of La Grande. Also a forthcoming sale of a two story six room meat market building corner Fir and Monroe Ave. Two weeks left for the Ideal washing machine $7.00 and a paying business earning $1,500 annually PO box 661 La Grande.
Rent notice seeks tenants for a portion of the O Connor tract for the current year. Interested parties should call at the residence near Dr O Connor corner Park and Oak street.
The undersigned offers eight stands of Italian bees for immediate sale at a reasonable price. The colonies are strong and healthy and should thrive with proper care. Address H O Thomason residence Fourth street Old Town La Grande Oregon.
Estray notice records a sorrel bald faced gelding found near Alicel Union county Oregon on January 1 1906. Branded Agure 4 on right shoulder about 6 to 7 years old and 800 pounds valued at 15 dollars. Owner must prove ownership and cover expenses or the animal will be sold per law. W J Uas serves Alicel R F D No. February 17 to March 25.
Unrestricted forest reserve scrip offered at lowest market prices. Scrip secures title to timbered grazing or desert land in any quantity without residence or improvement. Address H M Hamilton The Portland Portland Oregon.
A stray bine roan colt wandered from B E Sparrow in Fraitdale last Friday. A suitable reward is offered for its return or information leading to recovery. La Grande RF D Nol
A land owner states a final appeal to relatives with buried remains in the cemetery on his land. He notes the delay and lateness of the season force an early completion of the clearing work.
Notice by W D Grandy at La Grande describes three estray horses taken up six miles east of La Grande Union County Oregon. A bay mare weight 950 aged 13 bears brand Non on left hip. A sorrel mare weight 800 aged 4 bears Non on left shoulder. A bald faced pony with white feet weight 700 with no brand. Address P O La Grande. Date Feb 27 March 27.
An advertisement seeks an elderly woman to keep house and look after five children. The employer offers good wages and directs applicants to apply at the office.
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