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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1905

Page

6

Local Items From Elgin Baker City and La Grande News

Mrs PF E Moore leaves for a short visit to Elgin and real estate man ML Cangey departs for his ranch at Imbler. Carl Roe, former Baker City Herald editor, plans to move to Walla Walla. J M Chapman of Perry, Grande Lumber Co blacksmith, spent hours in the city. Miss L BR Lorens of Boise Statesman Baker City branch visits. she returns to Baker City to resume duties. A driving horse is killed on the railroad tracks near Stoddard’s mill. valued at $150. Company L guards depart for Portland to attend the Lewis and Clark fair. Causey returns from Pendleton Good Roads meeting. governor Chamberlin expected to speak. McDonald of Boles City discusses cement sidewalks and possible contracts. Ches Halgerth of Elgin and Press Lewis both in town for business. JW Seres from Big Creek visits. Mrs Zuber’s new house under rapid construction. Dr Geo O’Conner to finish converting 290 acres east of the city to alfalfa. Willie Hamilton sprains his wrist while jumping. Ladies Aid Society meets at Mr Weight’s home Wednesday afternoon. N E Beaumont visiting from Mil ton notes little frost damage. La Grande and Pendleton base ball teams to play next Sunday at La Grande diamonds. anticipates a clean, spirited game.

J M Chapman Perry Grande Lumber Co Company L ONG Portland Thomas Williamson Elmer Baling Oscar Hedrick Alen J Webb John N Smith Aomoral A Lee Morelock Elgin Causey Pendleton Good Roads Fulton Chamberlin Ches Halgerth Press Lewis Wallows County JW Seres Big Creek Zuber Geo O'Conner Alfania J W Kimbrell Umatills County Willie Hamilton Ladies Ald Society of Thean Church J K Weight N E Beaumont Starkey Prairie Milton

Transcontinental racers reach Cleveland on their NYC start

Two automobile racers who began in New York City arrived in Cleveland on the 12th. They will proceed to Portland within 42 days, having arranged lubrication supplies with G B Fowler.

New York City Cleveland Ohio G B Fowler Portland

Warnick Declines Mayville Contest Entries

Notice from Mary A Warnick that her name appears on the Chronicle Lewis and Clark contest and the Mayville cigar contest but she does not wish to enter either. She asks that no more votes be cast for her.

Mayville

Union County exhibit duties shift to Portland fair

Mr 8J White departs Sunday for Portland to oversee the Union County exhibit at the Lewis and Clark fair while Frank Bartmnesa remains in La Grande to run the exhibit ball. La Grande High School pupils rehearse a four act drama for presentation on Thursday the 25th. An area farmer who pledged $2 to a preacher’s alms fails to honor the gift, causing churchgoers to recall the misheard choir song.

8J White Portland Union County Frank Bartmnesa la Grande High School la Grande

Smith Inland City Notice to Mr and Mrs Smith

A brief public notice to Mr and Mrs Robert Smith, regarding a son named in a Saturday may 13 event in Inland City.

Waiting for the Waiter: a playful restaurant pitch

A promotional note from a restaurant cheerfully selling prompt service and customer delight. It promises attentive service, a pleasant dining mood, and a confident invitation to return, highlighting its commitment to customer enjoyment.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joe LIV. Ie Tered The la Grande Drug Co F.F. Haradon & Son Timothy H Y Grande Ronde Cash Company Dean Crowe Jefferson Avenue la Grande Pawnbrokers A. V.oliver Jefferson Ave PF E Moore Eigin ML Cangey Imbler Carl Roe Baker City P A McDonald Boles City McDonald Heige la Grande Diamonds Mary A Warnick T. N. Murphy J. A. Arbuckle Pee Og Ice Money Savers the Golden Rule Co Nottingham Bobbinet the Golden Rule Company Adams Av Ue
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