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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1905
Page
4
Dr. Echolaye urges residents to select unused books tomorrow and donate them to the Sheriff’s office or jail library. Bound volumes are preferred for a sense of permanence, ensuring gifts remain useful and up to date for prisoners through the years.
A child born in a sleeping car of the Chicago and Alton on the way to Toledo. Mother Mrs H H Shinbar of 1308 Golden Ave San Francisco and infant taken to Grace Hospital after physicians boarded the Miraouri bound train.
Passenger train No. 35 of the Southern ran from here at 8 10 heading to Memphis when halted at the foot of Lookout mountain. The express messenger is reported injured and a special train has been dispatched to the scene.
The German Singing Society Liederkranz will meet at John Anthony's home Tuesday at eight o'clock sharp. All members are asked to attend as important business will be discussed. By order of the president, Ida Henning, secretary.
A user, John Kinsman of Illinois, reports severe rheumatism relief after trying Hallard's Snow Liniment. The advertisement notes a price of 50 cents to a dollar and credits Newlin Drug Co as the seller, with a date of March 21, 1901.
A stray cat in need of a proper name attracts attention as locals discuss fitting titles for the animal. Pet lovers consider playful options and seek suggestions from the community.
In Stanlaws Fane filed with the Oregon land office a timber land claim under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878. The entry concerns the NW section of a stated township. Witnesses Gle Wserv, Irvin W Merwin, and H W Davia are named. The process is overseen by Register H. W. Davia.
Special meetings at the ME Church continued this week after five weeks of services led by Rev Gillilan. Afternoon gatherings moved to the homes of interested members as last week. Pastor Gillilan preached two strong sermons to a large audience, and a union men's meeting at the ME Church addressed by Rev Day of the Baptist church drew a wide turnout.
Multiple local sales items including lap siding for sale near car shops, patent reference for a derrick fork dated 1901, fine seed potatoes Carmen no BS Early Rose near La Grande, a seven month old Short Horn bull weighing 705 pounds for sale, a dairy cow herd option, and Logan Berry cuttings offered by J W McAllister with contact in La Grande Oregon RF D No 3.
For Rent a modern seven room house and light housekeeping rooms offered by Mrs Shearer near Geddes Bros grocery. Boards and lodging by Mrs Goodall 2114 3rd St phone 707. Lost sorrel horse with white blaze branded LINDO reward offered. Forty acres of land for rent two and one half miles north of La Grande with good improvements apply to Joseph Jones. A girl of middle aged woman is sought for lighthouse work and a person wishes a lot of books to keep with reasonable rates and references supplied.
Notice that three horses are impounded at W D Grandy P O La Grande Oregon six miles east of the city. A bay mare branded N on left hip about 950 pounds aged 18. a sorrel mare branded N on left shoulder about 800 pounds aged 4. a white bald-faced pony with white feet about 700 pounds. Dated La Grande February 27 March 27.
Desiring fine work in interior finishing contact Sanford D Kinney at 143 Adams Avenue Corner Greenwood Street La Grande Oregon for matching grain filling and finishes.
La Grande Investment Co announces the sale of shares in the La Grande Irrigation Company and invites buyers to inspect the ditch preparation for the upcoming summer irrigation season. Four weeks advertisement states deals are ready for arrangement.
RP Tait, a pioneer music teacher, offers popular course options for pupils not pursuing the full Conservatory program. The violin popular course enables students to play dance music and light overtures, while church and Sunday School music are emphasized. Many former pupils now earn money as teachers or soloists.
The notice touts juicy meats with rich appearance and variety including lamb pork veal chops sirloin round and Porterhouse steaks. It claims daily private sales and urges all housewives to provide food to strengthen their husbands for the family to live well.
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