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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1905

Page

2

DRESS MAKING AND BUILDING SUPPLY ADS

Ladia's dress making for misses and children at corner Depot and U Birests with phone 9078. J L Mars contractor seeks lumber and building materials. fastest cheapest supplier wins contract. Lost Ladiga Pogge from Paris with money jewelry and visiting cards. liberal reward for information. return to this office or Sheriff’s office.

Ladia's Misses Mrewes Wines Corner of Depot U Birests Ladiga

Wealthy Capitalists List From Henry Clown Estimate

Henry Clown estimates the wealth of America's richest men with a table led by John D Rockefeller at 8600,000,000 and Andrew Carnegie second. The list includes J P Morgan, William Rockefeller, J J Hill, Henry M Flagler, and others, noting omissions such as the Rock Island crowd and several notable yet unnamed wealthy figures.

Henry Clown United States John D Rockefeller Fleot Andrew Carnegie John D Rockefelier William W Astor John Jacob Astor Gould Family George J Gould Marshal Field Blair Estate Vanderbilt Russell Sage William Rockefeller JP Morgan Ceee James J Hill Woanveud Kenry H Rogers Henry Phipps John D Archbold Henry M Vlagler Dames B Haggin Henry Smith A Tilford Jamon Stillman George F Baker Mr Clews Rock Island William H and J H Moore D G Reid W.4 Leeda W A Clark HO Frick J W Gates Norman B Ream William C Whitney Pab Weimner Vanderbilts Mre Hetty Greene

New Law Oregon Targets Debtor Earnings for Family Expenses

A new Oregon statute, effective today, allows execution on a debtor's earnings when the debt relates to family expenses. It defines family expenses to include provisions, fuel, rent, furniture, wearing apparel, pianos, jewelry, medical care, and one other item.

Oregon

Bomb blast in Monastir kills ten in Turkey

A bomb exploded in Monastir Turkey killing ten people. The blast produced many wrecked buildings and artefacts. searches uncovered additional bombs nearby and other devices were found.

Scripps News Association Monastir Turkey

Elk杀 in Southern Union County near North Powder

Deputy Game and Fish War den Joe Nolf reports elk killings in Southern Union County near North Powder. The complaint was filed May 19 and is under investigation. Oregon law forbids killing elk under any circumstances with penalties including imprisonment.

Pendiet Game and Fish Joe Nolf Union County North Powder Keil Fk Oregon

Bryan speaks at missionary meeting in Winona Ind

May 17 delegates and commissioners gathered for the Presbyterian general assembly in Winona Indiana. A general missionary meeting drew a large crowd with W Bryan delivering the address to attendees.

Winona Ind Sasembly W . Bryan

Sugar Plants Planned for Idaho Valley by Western Idaho Sugar

General Manager TROuntler of Utah Idaho sugar Company visited Payette and Boise valley Idaho announcing two new factories to be built next year by the Western Idaho Sugar Company. Land for the Payette plant has been bought two miles south of Payette on the Oregon Short Line. Nampa site not fixed. Company to incorporate around June 1 with capital of two million dollars, up from one and a half, to fund larger plants.

East Lake TR Ountler Utah & Idaho Sugar Companive Payette Boise Valley Idaho Western Idaho Sugar Company Oregon

Springs Leased to Foley for Leading Umatilla Resort

Dr H Bingham leases Bingham Springs to ME Foley formerly of Rochester hotel Tacoma. Foley is an experienced summer resort hotel man who will improve the hotel and elevate it to the leading resort status in Umatilla County.

H Bingham Bingham Springs ME Foley Rochester Tacoma Umatilla

Plague at Harbin Reports 300 Daily Deaths

A Daily Telegraph correspondent from Tokio notes a severe plague outbreak at Harbin with about 300 deaths daily. The report highlights a rapidly worsening epidemic in the Harbin area.

Harbin London Tokio Daily Telegraph

For Sale Bread Dairy Cows at Sean's Ranch Old Town

A fragmented notice advertises dairy cows for sale at Sean's ranch in Old Town. The text also mentions a lost elk head with a large diamond and a reward, though details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Sean Old Town Smith

Interior finishing request to match furniture in La Granda

A caller seeks skilled work from Senterd D Kinney at 1431 Adame Avenue corner Greenwood Street La Granda Oregon. The notice describes graining wood filling and matching flat surfaces to furniture.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beabe Bay Remiegton Bergain Mosllenburg Island m Desirabie George Ball Miets Mre LA Baker Maine W M Jathea First Street J L Mars Homeseekers LA Grande E. C. Davis Uncle Sam E.e.jones ILA Grande School Thie Sherwin-Williams Stacland & McLachlen Contractors Julius A Brewery Oesch Jersey Bryan Lewis and Clark Mnlinery E M Wellman & CO Orevon Henry & Carr Funeral Directors J. D. Henry J. J. Carr J. Hi. Peare LACE W. H. Bohnenkamp
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