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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
4
Resolutions honor William J Shoemaker a beloved brother of Hall Wave Lodge No 2100 F Oreg May 6 1905 The committee notes his long useful life in Odd Fellows and requests mourning of the lodge charter for 30 days and memorials to his family and the Weekly Observer.
Northwest news reports that Senator La Follette along with William Jennings Bryan, Eamon de Valera, Vance Cooke and Jack London will lecture in Spokane. It notes J Reed as new U S marshal for Oregon aligned with Francis Herey on land fraud cases and mentions the Bercules mining property in Coeur d’Alenes valued at 10 million dollars and a sale of a 10th interest that grossed 250 thousand dollars. It also covers the Colfax farmer Fred Dychmin’s death with suspected suicide related to a bowel ailment and an operation, a Boise general subscription to fund town advertising ahead of the Lewis and Clark fair, and efforts to attract visitors from other regions.
In Eastern Washington Mr. T F Dice displays the forty year old stump of a locust tree planted by Samuel Erwin in Prescott. The tree yielded 122 fence posts and over a cord of wood when cut. The stump is planned as part of the Washington exhibit at the Lawra and Clark Exposition.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company offers reduced fares to Portland for Lewis and Clark fair attendees. From May 29 to October 6 the round trip is 14.20 with 30 day validity. Party tickets cost 80.15 each for ten or more travelers. two half fares count as one ticket and are limited to ten days. Individual round trips cost 0.15 for groups of 100 or more, valid seven days.
Governor Chamberlain will tomorrow appoint John W Lewis of Portland as state engineer under the reclamation act in Salem. The move underscores ongoing development of irrigation and public works programs.
A 1902 testimonial from Josie Summer of Texas describes fast relief for a knee sprain and frost bite in her family after three years of use. She calls Hallard's Snow Liniment the best liniment she has ever used and notes a price of one dollar at Newlin Drug Co.
The La Grande National Bank presents its assets including loans and discounts 566130 38 real estate furniture fixtures 17000 00 due from banks and U S ties 152745 20 cash on hand 1331 10 total 680068 4535 stock 300000 00. Officers and directors listed include George Palmer president and Geo L Cleaver assistant cashier along with J M Berry A B Conley F J Holmes F M Burkit. The bank emphasizes capital experience and security for deposits and courteous liberal service.
A formal notice states residents must submit written applications to obtain water for irrigation under ordinance No 258 Sec 11. The City Recorder will provide blanks and impose a one dollar fine for each person using oily water without a prior application. H O Gilmas, Water Dept. is cited.
An early 20th century patent medicine notice promotes Herbine as a daily health tonic. It claims to prevent old age, aid digestion, cure constipation and kidney liver troubles, and to keep users robust. Endorsed by a Newlin Drug Company representative.
Hanna Plant of Little Rock Arkansas thanks the Lords for relief from Backtered the medicine touted as a marvelous healer for cuts burns and wounds offered at Newlin Drag Co for 25 cents with a guarantee attached.
A fragment recounts a man’s hesitation and a wife’s illness on the way to trial of Electric Bitters. Five physicians failed to help before the witness claims cure and return to duties. Advertising notice includes a guarantee and price.
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