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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1906

Page

4

Island City South District Notes and Social Roundup

Mrs. Eli Baer remains seriously ill at home with visitations from Mrs. T. A. Thomas Lula and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Morslock of Elgin, and Mrs. Geo. Guimby of Portland. Caroline Quimby of Portland started home after a few days here. Rev. E. B. Hayes of La Grande preached here Tuesday evening. Mr. J. C. Kiddie and Ghost Hunter of Wallowa traveled here on business last Thursday and returned Friday. Rev. H. H. Mower spoke Wednesday evening and will soon leave for a new field. Mrs. Kiddie will visit Union this week. Sabbath School attendance remains excellent under capable officers and teachers. Mrs. C. H. Bidwell and Miss Lizzie Foust hosted Sab patchcone: Cines Cisco" at Bidwell's Friday afternoon. many young girls enjoyed ice cream and cake. La Grande Rebecca’s ladies socialized with Odd Fellows faction. readings by Mrs. Fraker and Mrs. Crandall of La Grande drew hearty applause. Program featured vocal solos, a coeevenlirs, a two-person instrumental duet, Miss Hunter trio, Kathleen Thomas vocal solo, and Mrs. M. W. Kiddie. Afterward, guests gathered at Russel’s Hall for a luncheon.

Eli Baer T. A. Thomas Lula John Morslock Elgin Geo. Guimby Portland Baer Misa Caroline Quimby E. B. Hayes la Grande J.C. Kiddle Wallowa H. H. Mower Ele Kiddie Union C. H. Bidwell Lizzie Foust Sabpatcone Cines Cisco Mn 9 Bidwell Lenora Workman Nellie Jeffries Florence Black Ella Mulenburg Fannie Walters Evelyn Workman Wyther Wade Leta Kiddle Gertrude Courtney Ruth Courtney Lillian Green Bertha Green Fannie Green Blanche Clegg Loura Clegg Ruth Williams Rebeccas Odd Fellows

Snow and Ice Grip Summerville as Cold Weather Persists

The thermometer stood six degrees below zero at 7 am Wednesday. Local residents hope for a moderation in the cold. Several residents traveled to La Grande and visitors arrived from Baker City. A recent entertainment on March 10 drew a good crowd featuring music, recitations, solos, and a vocal duet. A Calico Ball is planned for Friday March 16, 1906, inviting all to attend.

Frost la Grande Norris Summerville James Childers Baker City Elma Mills Garrie German Pleasant Grove Jim German J. M. Gheate Medge Norris Monk Haze Berry Ace Rosa Vanderpool Soakir Stella Brooks Lyeil Gollina Robinson

Gooding Denies Conspiracy Behind Steunenberg Murder Prosecution

Governor Gooding releases a letter denying a moneyed conspiracy behind the jailhouse murder case. He explains detectives were paid ordinary expenses and fees, with no rewards, and that Orchard and Adams gave confessions without immunity. He asserts Moyer Haywood Pettibone will face a fair, impartial trial.

Steunenburg Gooding Orchard McParland Steunenberg Moyer Haywood Pettibone Adams

Whitney for Renomination as State Printer

The Silverton Appeal endorses J. R. Whitney for renomination to the state printer’s office. It notes his two-term precedent and universal satisfaction with his economical management and argues the public owes the position to Whitney.

J. R. Whitney State Printing Office Whitney Silverton

Reward for Black Hand arrest at Frazer Theatre

A $500 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Black Hand members. Details available at the opera house during Frazer Theatre Company's stay. Week-long engagement starts March 19 with nightly change of bill. Prices 10 20 and 30 cents.

Black Hand Opera House Frazer Theatre Company

Severe Weather Records Set in County's Memory

City resident A. G. Huntington recalls the county's worst winter in forty years, noting the 1866 temperature reached 10 below zero on the 10th and snowfall exceeded two feet. He hopes nature delays another such event for forty more years.

A. G. Huntington

Corned beef and cabbage platter offered in bulk

Advertises well fed corned beef rounds available in whole or half portions. Promises fast delivery if ordered by today. Emphasizes tender tasty wholesome meat suitable for family use.

Union County Oregon School Bond Election Notice

The School District No. One of Union County Oregon votes March 1906 on a bonded debt of eight thousand dollars to finish a school building north of the O R and N track. Polls open 1 pm to 4 pm with ballots Bonds Yes or Bonds No. Dated March 10 1906. Clerk A C Williams and Chairman H J Youns oversee.

Union County Oregon A.C. Willians H. J. Youns

New Uin Devo Company Supplies Photo Requisites

Spring prompts a full range of photo supplies with competitive pricing. New Uin Devo Company advertises itself as a one stop source for最新 equipment and essentials, inviting customers to stock up on cameras, film, lenses, and accessories at right price.

Uin Devo Company

Miraculous recovery after Dr King's New Discovery

In Woodford Tennessee Mrs Mollie Holt was near death from a lung infection when J O R Hooper reports doctors feared her end. After her family sat with her forty eight hours she was given Dr Kings New Discovery on urgent request and began to improve rapidly until she fully recovered and became a healthy woman. Trial of the fra.

Mollie Holt J.O.R. Hooper Woodford Tenn Sewim Pavo Co

La Grande Irrigation Co Stockholders Meeting Notice

The annual stockholders meeting of La Grande Irrigation Co will be held Monday April 2 1906 at 2 o'clock p m at the Commercial Club parlors. Directors will be elected and other legal business addressed. In Saroext Sec t

The la Grande Irrigation Co Commercial Club Saroext

Centennial Hotel Ad Offers Rooms Meals and Rates

Centennial Hotel advertises under new management at 1417 Adams Ave with board and room five dollars per week cash meals twenty five cents and special rates for monthly patrons. Proprietress Mrs W E Murchison. Also notes a drug store pledge to serve every customer well quoted by A T Hint.

Adams Ave W. E. Murchison

Chickens for sale Pure Bred Minorcas by R W Dear

Persons desiring first class pure bred Minorca chickens or settings may secure them from the undersigned Eggs 1.00 per setting Will be pleased to show my chickens to those interested Corner 4 and A streets

R. W. Dear

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Aniels & Jarman Grande Messenger Service L. Smith Creamery Donnelly J. P. Donnelly Prep Post Office OUSE Joe Williams Redross LA Grande Nursery Fiy Dal Thorns’ Grocery Geo. W. Powe Oxford James Farquharson Timothy Hay Grande Ronde Cash CO Lewis Bros Wallowa County CG. T. McDanial A. K. Staunaneurs E. E. Scott Adams Avenue GEO. Kreiger la Grande, Oregon Mrs. Olson la Grande National Bank George Palmer Paeswerr J. M. Berry F. L. Meyers Casnien George L. Cleaver Casnin W. L. Brenholts Casuim F. M. Burkit A. B. Conley C. G. Penington F. J. Holmes D. Fitzgerald Cmplete Fitzgerald Grandy & Russell FOLEY C.T Colt G. E. Fowler J. L Mars Cousss Wonder Worker DR. Kinc LUNCS Chaseby, SR Elizabeth, Ill Soares Newlin Drug Company Centennial Hotel
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