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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1905
Page
3
Centennial Hotel at 141 Adams Ave announces new management by Mrs. W. E. Muncusow. Board and room five dollars per week in cash, meals twenty six cents, special monthly rates for patrons, phone 1161. Proprieter: Mrs. W. E. Muncusow.
The Observer reports strong demand for engraved visiting cards due to two weeks of advertising. Readers seeking higher quality work are urged to call and view our samples before placing orders.
Tampa man Ralph F. Fernandez describes a frightening illness from liver trouble and heart disease that robbed him of sleep and life. After trying doctors and medicines with no benefit he began using Electric Bitters and felt better in three days, claiming a full cure. Sold at Newlin's Drug store for 50 cents.
J E Stearns of Belle Plaine Mina reports a friend suffered a grievous hand injury with swelling resembling blood poisoning. Bucklow’s Arnica Salve drew out the poison, healed the wound, and saved his life. Best in the world for burns and sores, 25c at Newlin's Drug Store.
Public land notice states Timber Land Act publication for Oregon and Washington Territory lands. Includes survey details, claim procedures, and dates for filing objections with local register and receiver. cites John Mirling Jr, Ahilling, Molitor, and Jo Williams as claimants or witnesses in Union County Oregon with estate proceedings and county court hearing schedule.
A garbled notice references land claims in La Grande Oregon and a court action with witnesses James the Iplianing and others. Names include Albert Homers Frenk Alden William Higgs and Andrew Sullivan. location Starkey and bills of legal process appear, with dates in September and November.
The county court of Union County will hear a final settlement for the estate of Iran, Tiffany, with attorney Vrivar Mor listed as estate representative and fiduciary. The proceeding, set for a date in October, requests any objections to be filed by the deadline.
A. V. Oliver offers four lots on Jefferson Avenue with platform scales and a 110 foot depth to the railroad track. Q. H. Powens, Minnesota land man, handles the sale. Also for rent furnished rooms at 1910 Second Street.
The assessor's office publishes the 1905 assessment roll for Union County after a half roll cut by the county board of equalization. Compared with last year, total value rises by about 1.5 million dollars. The report lists tillable and non tillable land, improvements, stock, farming gear, household goods, livestock tallies, and exemptions, resulting in assessable property valued at 11,629,467 after exemptions.
Lon Dotson, held as an accomplice in the assault and robbery of K. J. Martin of Union, was released last evening after a hearing before Justice Hough due to insufficient evidence to detain him.
A 46 year old lawyer in Sacramento was convicted of legislative bribery. He begged for mercy and to serve time in a specific state prison, saying he is ruined physically and mentally and cannot practice law. His wife shares his distress as the public betrayer’s consequences unfold. Portland Journal notes such a fraud is being caught and punished.
Red 81 Newlin Drug Co promotes a free delivery service for all customers whether regular or new. The notice assures courteous service and satisfactory goods and prices to encourage orders without requiring in store visits.
The article recounts how Death Valley earned its name during the 1849 emigrant trail from St. Joseph to San Francisco. A party of 105 travelers stopped at Poison Wells where poisonous water rich in boric acid and salt led to the deaths of all on the journey.
A subscriber asks how many states grant women full suffrage. Colorado Idaho Utah and Wyoming grant full voting rights, including presidential elections. In about twenty other states women vote only in specific elections such as school referenda.
A local druggist encourages patients to bring prescriptions for proper preparation. A. T. Hitt emphasizes careful compounding and patient service in this period advertisement style note.
Public notice declares a land claim under the timber land act in Crow Wing County Minnesota. Applicants Hewie Parker Gertrude J Alt John Teanborn Marta Hansen Braimedl Mant Mary Morphe seek patent rights. claims must be filed with the Register and Receiver in La Grande Oregon by the specified date.
An old advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughs and strengthens lungs reducing risk of pneumonia. It asserts the formula cures stubborn coughs quickly, is safe with no opiates, and warns to refuse substitutes.
E H Jones pastor of M E Church Grove Maryland recounts severe cold once deemed near pneumonia and consumption. A trial of Foley's Honey and Tar relieved symptoms, leading to purchases that cured the throat and lung issues, with bottles priced at 25c 50c and 1 00.
Partial OCR reads about Jennie Rinehary in the Bamimerville cemetery area with notes of sale and exchange of games, indicating a probate or grave-related matter.
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