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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1905
Page
3
An old advertisement proclaims All women should strive to be beautiful. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea promises red lips bright eyes and cream like compound for 35 cents, Tea or Taljeta offered by Ewlin Drag Co.
Fire at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in Duluth ruins the building. Two additional structures are reported damaged as rescue teams search for victims. One identified victim is named in early dispatches from the Scrippe News Association.
The seventh International Railway Congress opened in Washington at eleven this morning. Delegates from railways across the globe attend the formal session. Vice President Fairbanks gave the welcome on behalf of the American people and Arthur Dubois of Belgium spoke for the congress.
Notice states the partnership Pahram and Reber Proprietors of the Union for Saloon dissolves by mutual consent. HB Reber continues business, collects accounts, pays bills. Dated La Grande Oregon May 3 1905. Pohrman Henry J Bear Sewers and Pipe See J H Childs for septic sewer and pipe Leave orders at La Grande Marble Works 517
The conference continued with papers by Prof H J on youth work for practical church leadership and Rev E M Hill delivering a sermon. Sessions planned the next District Conference for 4 Joseph in Wallowa county and featured talks on Methodism history, Sunday school success, and tithing. The event closed with evening addresses by Rev L W Chandler and a baptism service.
The State Camp of the Modern Woodmen of America closed with a ban county reception in Baker City. Visitors from around the state enjoyed a full program, a special Portland band joined local entertainment, and officers were elected for the national convention to be held in Milwaukee. Ashland now chosen as next state camp site.
Good showing compared with last year, Union County has reduced outstanding warrants by 858,000. On March 31, 1904 they totaled about 224,000 and by March 31, 1906 they stood around 166,000. Officials predict more counties may reach debt-free status soon.
Will pay cash for young calves offered to buyer W D Grandy located in La Grange Oregon. Contact via phone 573 or at Post Office 392 for arrangements.
Cabbage plants available both early and late priced by quantity bought. EW Kammerer offers plants at Adama Avenue with reasonable rates.
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