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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1905
Page
4
Mrs Cassie Chadwick accompanied by a deputy marshal visits her home on Euclid Avenue to select personal effects exempt under bankruptcy law. She is greeted at the door by Dr S Chadwick whom she had not seen for some time and they chat briefly in the deputies' presence.
The British steamer Khyber sailing from Melbourne to Queenstown was wrecked off Cornwall. Of a twenty strong crew, only three men were saved. The incident was reported by Scripps News Association from London dated March 16.
During a vacation I toured concerts and operas to study and teach, confirming that as a music teacher and interpreter I stay in the front rank. Pupils may take the popular piece or church music courses, preparing them for dance music and light overtures. Many former pupils now earn well as teachers and soloists.
A luncheon hosted by Mrs W H Bohnenkamp at her Becond Street home Tuesday at one, in honor of Spokane visitor Mr E Taylor and old schoolmate Mr and Mrs Bohnenkamp. Green and white decor, five hundred after, Mrs Jay Van Buren posted the high score. Attendees included Mrs E Taylor, Mrs M L Causey, Mrs W S Allison, Mrs J Van Buren, Mrs W Mosby, Mrs W Ericson, Mrs Fred Kiddle, Mrs J V Ross, Mrs H C Grady, Mrs E W Bartlett, and Mrs J H Aikine. Mrs Taylor will depart Tuesday morning.
A collection of classifieds and notices from La Grande includes a CR Bank ad noting good paying business at 1500 annually and an address PO box 661. WANTED posts seek an elderly lady to care for five children and a girl or middle aged woman for light housework with wages mentioned. LOST items include a dress pattern near the First railroad crossing and a sorrel horse branded with a key on the shoulder. References to FS Newsome siding and individual names Maker Fox Bay appear among the listings.
The ILA Grande School of Music is a leading state institution with about four thousand lessons given in 1904. The school offers two departments for beginners and intermediate students, with daily or weekly lessons and a requirement that pupils study.
Classified notices request renting land on the O Connor tract near Park and Oak in La Grande Oregon. Also listings seek a first class single driving horse a job candidate and a polite educated lady or gentleman for an office position offering 15 to 20 dollars weekly with reply by mail to Mrs L F Rich in La Grande Oregon.
In Elgin the Monday city race featured three slates led by a marshal dispute. Successes include Dr. Hendricks for mayor James Christensen for marshal J B Thoyeen for treasurer Oscar Garner Wm Morelock and Scott Harris as councilmen Wm Floyd named recorder.
Notice offers 60 acres of pasture land fully fenced with ample running water available after April 15. Several thousand fir and tamarack fence posts for sale. Prices via John Anthony. Also includes a testimonial about Ballard's Horehound Syrup for coughs dated March 19 1901 from Mrs A Viiet New Castle Colorado.
Eight stands of Italian bees offered for quick sale. Strong, healthy colonies likely to thrive with proper care. Contact H O Thomason, residence Fourth Street, Old Town, La Grande, Oregon.
The notice lists varieties including peach, pear, plum, prune and apple along with gooseberries currants and ornamental trees. It mentions the Golden West Peach and other sale items and directs inquiries to the land office and Matt Jo an Be Hough for a girl to do general work.
The Singer Sewing Machine Co opens a branch at Smith Jewelry Store offering a complete line of later improved machines. Call and see them. Manager Chas A Chandler.
The seller offers a limited quantity of Rock Elm and Gray Ash shade trees at reasonable prices. Delivery or pickup can be arranged with a fifty cent additional charge. Contact J T Jackson, La Grande, Oregon, or call 1893.
Estray notice from Union county Oregon states a sorrel gelding of about 7 years old, weight 800 pounds, branded Hgure 4 on right shoulder, taken up January 1 1906 at a farm southeast of Alicel. Appraised value 15 dollars. Owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying expenses. if not, the horse will be sold per law. W J OASE, Alicel Oregon, Feb 17 to March 25, R F D No.
A blue roan mare colt with new halter is taken up. The owner may recover by proving property and paying charges. Jurisdiction is Jud Draper Androgs Ranch. Date referenced 10 24.
Land scrip for sale at low prices offering unrestricted forest reserve scrip with title secured for timber farming grazing or desert land in any quantity. Addresses: H M Hamilton The Portland Portland Oregon. Also a report of a splendid yearling Short Horn registered bull weighing 705 pounds at seven months. Address J E Reynolds R D no 2 La Grande Oregon.
Dairy cattle sale notice from Mre A J Grider of La Grande Oregon listing cows for sale. Includes option to purchase one or more of the entire dairy herd with delivery from R F D Nu 2 M1121.
Estray notice placed by W D Grandy of La Grande Oregon lists three head taken up six miles east of La Grande in Union County. A bay mare branded N on left hip about 950 pounds aged 13, a sorrel mare branded w on left shoulder about 800 pounds aged 4, and a bald faced pony with white feet about 700 pounds unbranded. Public notice date February 27 or March 27.
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