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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
8
Woodmen of the World members are summoned to Woodman hall this evening, May 25, for the annual election as Clerk requests attendance and orderly conduct of the session.
City Attorney McNary asserts Portland saloons fall outside state Sunday closing law by charter clause 72 division 48, claiming charter supersedes state ban and gives City Council power to regulate liquor. He notes the charter passed after Sunday closes, making it a special district provision. Also rental notice: two story house on Washington Ave for rent at $12.00, inquiries at La Grande School of Music.
Mrs. Wesley Andrews visits Baker City with her parents the Hopners. A diphtheria case is reported in the Pied residence. G A R and W R C members are urged to meet for a Memorial service at Central church at 8. Ben MacLachlen and Emmit Barry of Wallowa are in town. Mrs. Hogan returns from the east. Mrs. Rinehart underwent an operation at Good Samaritan and is recovering. Dr. Molitor leaves for a month in the east for Rush Medical College alumni events and the National Medical Association meeting in Boston. Mr. Gassatt, IOOF delegate from the Cove to the Portland Grand Lodge, fell ill and was moved to Mrs. Price’s home. A Union County Sunday School workers convention is set May 31 to June 2 at La Grande Baptist Church with multiple sessions and speakers including Meritt. La Grande churches will host delegates. Signed O. H. Kino, President.
The contract for the new La Bank building was let to a contractor. Work starts after materials arrive, requiring removal of the present structure and temporarily occupying the Rainbow store location. The two story red brick building will feature cream terra cotta trim, gray stone, steam heat, metal ceilings, plate glass, and tile floors, with offices upstairs. total cost exceeds $30,000.
Notice announces a gathering of Republican club officers in La Grande tonight with all candidates expected to attend at 8:00 p.m. E. W. Barter presiding. The item blends with an advertisement for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea products promoting health cures.
Mrs H S Cavana hosted Five Hundred at Appledale with Mrs Hobart Ai kine leading high score. Guests included M L Causey Fred Swaney G E McCully J H Aikine Wm Allinson Fred Kiddie and others. Grandma Richardson celebrated her seventy eighth birthday with napkin crafts, vocal and piano solos, ice cream cake and coffee. Real estate note and beauty tip ad conclude the page.
The article argues for osteopathic treatment to prevent apoplexy by improving blood flow and reducing cerebral congestion. It claims osteopathy can prevent strokes and aid recovery after rupture, noting benefits for insomnia headaches and neurasthenia and urging early prevention over later treatment.
In the business district a new restaurant invites business people to enjoy wholesome food. The cookery is described as the best with quick, neat, courteous service and a daily changing menu offering a variety to support health and enthusiasm for meals.
The Arca’ rank hive in the Unis is set to host a public sparkr by a Republican Club slate. The meeting aims to discuss political issues of the day and will occur next week with exact dates announced on posters. A lost brown fur bonnet between Proebster bridge and Al Good's place was reported, with a reward offered for its return.
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