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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1905
Page
3
A local listing advertises cash value savings on furniture and house furnishings. It notes prices such as 12.76 to 12.10 and carpet costs like 650 per yard 62c per yard and 38c per yard, suggesting higher value per dollar than competing stores.
Listing details lodge meetings across Odd Fellows and Masons in La Grande and surrounding area. Includes Encampment No 31, AF and AM La Grande Lodge, Eastern Star Hope Chapter, and Foresters of America Maid Marion Court No 2 with meeting times, halls, and invite to visitors.
Dozens of Spokane Elk’s Lodge members plan to supply patches of cuticle to cover a badly burned Lewiston woman. Volunteers would gather in churches, receive chloroform, and graft three skin pieces three inches long and three quarters of an inch wide from the thigh. Three pieces per volunteer would be the limit.
Dispatch from Port of Spain reports President Castro ordered immediate possession of the Guantamaripula coal mines near Barcelona. Venezuelan troops seized the mines by force despite the Italian protest and a Caracas court dispute.
The White Star steamer Vedric arrived in New York after a turbulent voyage with waves sixty feet high. Passengers included British pugilist Jacez White and his manager Chas Mitchel. White intends to fight Jimmy Britt in San Francisco.
Health officials report 386 deaths from cerebrospinal meningitis in New York since January, with most victims children. Disease remains untraceable to a clear source and mainly affects the lower east side.
Trade Reviews from New York on March 20 highlight generally improving conditions and prompt payments. Railway earnings lag behind last year by 8.1 percent, while manufacturing plants especially in iron and steel show strong activity. California floods caused damage but farming prospects remain favorable overall.
Sacramento March 30 ex senator Bankers accused of accepting a bribe was set for trial April 17 by court order.
In a dialogue with Mrs Foraker the conversation praises an osteopathic school for gynecological and obstetrical care claiming pain relief in childbirth. Mr Foraker concurs noting he has seen numerous women freed from pain and describes maternity as nearly painless under osteopathic control. The text also mentions Mrs C B Zaber planning to move and build a modern cottage.
Mr Martin and his wife with ten children plan to relocate in the Grande Ronde valley. Governor Kerlain arrived to appear before Judge Bakin in Nodins vs Wright et al, in the Port land Aineworth bank case ongoing for years. G W Thames is recovering from a recent illness. Mayor Slater was summoned to Kobo yesterday.
A March 30 meeting in Atlanta reports Ban Johnson refusing terms from minor leagues. Managers plan to raid the AL by sending two players to each of 25 teams, with the Pacific Coast League said to back the plan.
Public notice records indicate a land claim filing with intentions to continue proceedings. Named parties include Charles T Thurber and Hil Fate along with Hil% and KW Davis acting as supporting officials in the registry. Proceedings are filed under the Dent of the Intert U.B Land Unce and La Mak Notige.
The County Court of Union County Oregon appoints P A McDonald as administrator of John Morrison deceased. Creditors must present claims within six months from this date to the administrator at La Grande Oregon located at Hareey and Olive’s attorney address.
Notice from L Raybara city marshal announces strict enforcement of a sidewalk bicycle riding ordinance, effective immediately, with the citywide mandate and penalties to be enforced.
A legal notice seeks all persons claiming adverse interests in certain lands to appear before the designated receiver Giles Gp Scanaanem at Oragun Brainerd era ian and Hmma Forsyth, reporting deadlines and action by nine B icieman i C'erias.
Notice to file proof of the land entry at La Grande Oregon on May 6 year witnesses include Jone, Morace and Bon Hateman. Adverse claimants must file objections by the stated date.
Public notice of timber land sale dated May 4, 1906. Claims by Thomas Lafina Albert Wonters Fred EB Hotlike and Joseph Turcott, all residents, must be presented to the registrar by the specified date. The lands described are subject to demarcation and confirmation of ownership records in the official ledger.
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