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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
2
A local editorial argues La Grande should avoid clannish voting for Grande candidates. It endorses the Democratic petition by Union supporters and emphasizes seeking broad participation rather than city factionalism. The piece also criticizes past courthouse seating choices and praises regional business growth.
Twenty years ago La Grande hoped a large Perry saw mill would settle in the city. It failed, yet history may repeat. Rumors say Portland has plenty of money with Dr Withycombe poised to win by 10 000 votes. Local builders expect substantial summer activity if the town seizes its opportunities.
Elgin residents oppose county division and pledge to resist the move to split the county. The Elgin Recorder notes local opposition, while Union papers anticipate a political clash driven by division advocates and nominee battles between Haworth Holmnes and Rothchild/Hodmings.
Mr Holmes toured Elgin for three days and voiced a stance against county division. He said if a leader does not support division he should not stand for it and urged clear opposition to the plan.
Will Oldenburg appeared in Justice of the Peace court yesterday and was fined a small amount for assault in a rough office setting.
Local ad urges all households to buy soap from Nawum Deug Co with special window display and price of 20 cents, promising convenient in town availability and quick delivery.
Just appearing from sample sheafs of wallpaper and borders this showroom displays handsomest designs. Colors range from grave to gay with prices for homes from mansions to cottages, and visitors are welcome to browse.
In a 1906 San Francisco context a letter from Frank E. Dooly, general agent, warns the maximum loss may reach one million dollars with salvage from earthquake causes. The National Union Insurance Co. states its stability and notes stockholders have subscribed 750000 dollars for a guarantee fund to cover San Francisco losses. E. E. Gore signs as president and G. H. Powers as local agent.
Notice of restoration to settlement entry filing and selection of lands within the former Baker City and Blunt Mountains forest reserves in Oregon. Lands become subject to entry at La Grande Land Office July 18, 1906, describing specific townships ranges and sections. Commissioner W A Ricuapns signs, approved by acting Secretary Tos. Ryan.
Public notices promote Dr King s New Life Pills claiming death rates drop with use and health improves. The ad asserts quick painless relief from constipation and related illnesses with guaranteed strength and vigor.
There will be a meeting of the La Grande Republican Club officers this evening at the president E. W. Bartieri’s office. Republican candidates are expected to be present as the meeting opens promptly at eight o'clock p.m. Topics of importance will be discussed. GC
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