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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1906
Page
3
A decor story notes cheerful wallpaper lifts spirits despite money tightness. It highlights cheerful appearances as a source of comfort when funds are not forthcoming and mentions paper hangers and decorators in the scene.
Brief notice extols fast selling beef mutton lamb pork and poultry, inviting orders from customers who object to stale meats. Emphasizes fresh product turnover and urges placing orders promptly.
Prof Day and Mrs Day promote a two depart school of music praised as best in the state. The first division teaches older students in three grades with daily one hour lessons while the second covers grades two to six with optional weekly lessons. Graduation is offered and strict attendance is required. Located opposite the Foley House near the candy store, contact by phone 47%.
Edward Payson Weston, 68, began a charity walk from Philadelphia City Hall to New York accompanied by physicians and auto escorts. He aims to reach Jersey City by tomorrow, asserting he can walk as fast as in his youth despite age. A prior call for the trek came from the late Professor R Ogden Doremus. The day also notes a Forest Ranger civil service exam set for May 14 in the city with application steps.
The Spring Masting of the New Jersey Federation of Women's Clubs opened at the First Presbyterian Church in Matuchan New York with Invocation by Mrs 4 C Mason Welcome by Mrs Hester M Poole and remarks by President Mrs Andrew J Newbury. The morning session discussed housing for women employed at summer resorts and featured a spirited debate led by Mrs Edward Gray. Notable guests included Mrs Philip Carpenter Mrs Belle de Rivera Mrs Wile Vevereaux Jake Rev Phebe Hanaford Miss Ada Fuller and others from New York and New Jersey women's organizations.
Mrs. Jennie of Haynesville happily notes she is 70 and says Electric Bitters cured her chronic dyspepsia and gave her renewed strength. The ad claims benefits for stomach and liver issues, blood disorders, and debility, priced 60 cents at Newum Drug Co. stores with warranty.
Sealed bids due May 12 1906 at La Grande National Bank for bank and office building construction and materials. Plans available after May 26. Completion by October 1 1906. Include 10 percent certified check. Right to reject bids reserved. F L Mevens Chairman Building Committee.
The Republican County Central Committee will meet at the Commercial Club in La Grande on Tuesday May 8 at 1 50 p m All Republican candidates are invited and expected to attend G E Cocupan is chairman.
Voters are reminded that swearing in at the primary does not grant voting rights at the general election. Those not yet registered must complete registration by May 18 to be eligible, or swear in again at the November election.
The thirty third annual reunion of the National Association of Veterans of the Mexican War opens in Washington on May 6 for a two day session. Attendance is large with many members and families. The program includes social events and a visit to President Roosevelt at the White House.
The Centenial changes ownership and will accept boarders starting May first. Room and board five dollars per week and meals twenty six cents. C. T. Touin proprietor invites visitors.
First publication March 26 1906 in Union County Oregon. J. E. Bateman plaintiff seeks $65.76 plus eight percent interest from Oct 30 1905, $20 attorney fee and costs. Defendant Allen Clark must answer by May 8 1906 or judgment and property sale action will proceed per attached note at NE Y of SW Y and SE W of NW SA 7 in Tows Two 6S R 36 E W M.
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