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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1906
Page
8
In Wadesboro North Carolina on May 28 John V Johnson a white man accused of killing his brother in law was lynched early this morning. His neck was broken and his body riddled with bullets by a mob.
The House concured with Senate amendments to the free alcohol bill and now awaits the President's signature. In Illinois, mine operators withdrew from their agreement with Indiana and Ohio operators and will sign the 1903 scale.
The Catholic cemetery invites bids for improvements including a driveway around the graveyard and removal of weeds and refuse. Details and a map are available at W. J. Wyre's house in Grande. Bids due by June 20. May 28, 1906.
Elgin followers report 115 fans attended the team gathering. H G Van Dusen state fish warden visits. Miss Hazel Corbett plans a move to sit with friends. Prof W L Tucker travels to Huntington. George L Cleaver returns from Iowa trip. John F O'Shea, ex president of Union Meat, visits Kreuse brothers. Van Dusen tours fishing areas. Miss Mertie Aldrich heads to Washington with her mother for summer. Editor Lee Tuttle of the Elgin Recorder visits La Grande and praises the local baseball squad. County leaders Cochran and Bartlett with Republican candidates plan meetings in Alice. Prof J M Martin and wife leave for Ohio. he takes a new principal post in the Rocky Mountain states. Clark and Ida Farris wed by Justice Hough in city ceremony.
The Neighborhood Club will hold its annual meeting and officer elections tomorrow afternoon at the Club Rooms. Full attendance is requested. President Mrs. G B Campy urges members to attend.
The ladies of Island City host a dinner in Russe Hall on election day Monday June 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner costs 25 cents, with a restroom at the Oregon Hotel. Proceeds fund new church seating.
S. A. Puter, sought in Portland for complicity in land frauds, remains jailed in Alameda. A planned transfer North Friday night was halted by a heavy rainstorm, delaying the prisoner until train service resumed in California.
The Union gathering at the Presbyterian church discussed the local option law ahead of the June election. Rev. Gibson led the main address arguing temperance favored, criticizing saloon interests and the ballot wording that could nullify the current law.
Prof G H Maluf and sister from Damascus Asia present a descriptive lecture on The Holy Land at the Presbyterian church Tuesday night May 29. The program includes views elocution and singing in native tongue with Frisco earthquake views. Admission 16 and 25 cents.
E C Davis declares candidacy for Justice of the Peace in the South La Grande District and asks friends to vote for him. He signs the appeal as a gete of appreciation.
Dr Haelen De Lendrecie argues osteopathic treatment can aid visual function and optic nerve stimulation. He cites cases of improved or restored vision after several eye treatments and urges physicians to publicize osteopathic value for functional vision problems in children and adults.
In the heart of the business district our restaurant offers wholesome food with quick courteous service. The cookery is stated as the best with daily changing dishes to provide variety and health. J A Arbuckle is the proprietor and invites patrons to call and sample the merits of the dishes.
From sample sheafs appears a range of wallpaper and borders with diverse designs and colors. Prices cater from mansions to cottages inviting readers to browse the selections.
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