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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1906

Page

4

Republican ticket leads in Ivanhoe Gilham Brown Thornton races

A Republican slate backs Ivanhoe for District Attorney in Union and Wallowa counties with a pledge to enforce law without oppression. Jim Gilham seeks re election as County Clerk with broad support. Ben Brown known as Uncle Ben is endorsed for County Commissioner and G R Thornton runs as County Surveyor.

Union County Representative Coronor Ivanhoe F. S. Ivanhoe Union Wallowa James B. Gilham Legion Jimmie Gilham Ben Brown Uncle Ban Brown G. R. Thornton D. H. Procter Recorders Conveyances D. H. Proctor County Recorder of Conveyances Proctor

Presbyterian Church Aid Society Social Night May 21

The Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church invites the congregation and friends to a social evening at the church on Monday May 21. The program features music by Mrs. A L Richardson Miss Jean McDonald Mrs. Clara T Lyle and Mr. Tom Williams. Mrs W L Brenhits and assistants will present the pantomime An Old Sweetheart of Mine by James Whitcomb Riley which pleased attendees at the neighborhood Club open session.

Ladies of the Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church A L. Richardson Jean McDonald Clara T. Lyle Tom Williams W.L. Brenhits James Whitcomb Riley

Lyle Tuesday Musical Recital Highlights Diverse Vocal and Instrumental Works

The program features piano solos and quartets including Bellini La Sonnambula pieces by Miss Garrie and Miss Pearl Hunter, Moonlight Sonata, Polonaise, and a Slumber Boat aria. Vocal solos by Miss Mertle Aldrich and Miss Williams, groups with Mesdames Neil Stevens Forrest, and a pantomime. The concert closes with a Mendelssohn Spring Song trio and a Bells of Dreamland quartet.

Dusti al Mascheroni A. L. Richardson Mendelssohn Miss Williams Mesdames Neil Stevens

Presbyterian church program and cleanup notice

The Presbyterian Church invites the congregation and friends to an evening program with light refreshments and free admission. Property owners must clean up their alleys and roadside areas. Joan W walks at once. Street Superintendent JLSon.

Joan W Jlson

Strayed or stolen three work horses near Union

Three work horses reported missing: a 1200 lb dapple gray, a 1000 lb brown clubby horse shod behind, and a 1009 lb bay mare with a bent left shoulder. Last seen on the road toward Union. Reward of $16 for return to G. A. Peterson, Ladd Crescent.

Union G. A. Peterson Ladd Cresk

Union County touted as diverse hub in Inland Empire

Union County presents to home seekers a broad economic base with fourteen industries and an annual revenue average of 195 090 dollars. La Grande, county seat, hosts the only state sugar beet factory and trains a payroll exceeding 300 000 dollars. The area boasts mills, logging camps, schools, and electric power support for multiple communities.

I Bavoria S.R. Haworth Union County la Grande Haworth Multnomah County Portland Inland Empire oee+dt Union Power Grande Ronde Electric Co Island City Cove Union Hot Lake

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Ben, Brown D. D. Henry J.C. Henry Republica Henry W. W. Randall S. R. Thornton Lyle Part J. J. Carr, Ruartette, “Bells of Dreamland Mesdames Laughlin and Mesers Williams and Cleaver Mrs. Lyle Miss McGall
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