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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1906
Page
6
CG. N. Lewis, Hilgard postmaster, was chopping wood when the ax struck an obstruction and nearly severed his left forefinger at the riddle joint. Dr. Hall sewed the finger back with a fragment of skin, though amputation may still be necessary.
As winter nears and wet chilly days set in pneumonia rises. Over the past two weeks osteopathy has shown it can forestall and cure pneumonia with MelOlatilc treatments. Dr Moore, an osteopath, reports success treating two infants with serious pneumonia attacks.
Edward Milgram died in the UK city on Tuesday November 4 1908 aged 59. The funeral will be tomorrow afternoon at the Harry Carr Chapel on Capot Street at 2 40. The interment will be at the 10 0 cemetery. He formerly resided at Hilgard where he held a position under J D Cesey.
The notice states that Notary Pade Wet Grant has transferred his fire to the Fuley building and is now located in the former Mr. Causey space. People with loyeness to Mr. Grant may visit him there or contact him by phone. His price in loans and insurance has risen and he is in a better position to handle the increase.
Eight miles north of this sky on Tuesday November 6 1906 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur C Webster. In the same city on Tuesday November 6 1906 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs W S Saunders.
Mayor Johns re elected in Baker City as area notes show Union visitors in La Grande and soul Grande. Local businessmen J M Bull heads to North Fork to load cattle while several officials travel for railroad and engineering business. Norris reports growing land values in North Yakima. others plan returns from Pendleton Portland and Grants Pass.
Judge Eakin orders a special venire of sixteen men for the trial of State versus James Roberts. Roberts faces charges of taking stolen money from Bernice Lockhart, now in the penitentiary. Case set for nine o'clock tomorrow.
Government commissioners in Santos say the coffee crop this year will be a complete failure with about 3,000,000 bags unsold and inferior quality, while earlier reports noted a 13,000,000 bag yield. London reports failure prompts shipments from Patavig Java. New York notes importers plan price increases around November 10 due to Brazil shortage.
Moritz Rosenthal the Austrian pianist performed at Carnegie Hall before a large fashionable audience. He played Chapin's Concerto in E minor, Schytte's concerto in sharp minor, and Brahms variations on Paganini. He was accompanied by the New York Symphony Orchestra.
Mid November report shows totalized stops totaling 245.060.000 pounds this season. Farmers and sugar manufacturers expect a rich harvest with beet lands paying up to $80 per acre. State crops valued at about $27.000.000.
Mr John D Rockefeller Jr led a tea gathering for Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Sunday school scholars in New York on November 7. He announced plans to cover Saul's conversion in the coming Sunday lesson, promising tea, cake, and discussion.
Richard Vail deserted from Fort Worden Washington last December and remained at liberty until recently landing in La Grande where he was jailed on desertion charges. He will be taken to Fort Walla Walla by Chief Rayburn for punishment tomorrow morning.
Two cases before Justice Hough involve HG Gommer arraigned for allowing a minor in the Owlsaloon and Logan Paul arraigned for selling intoxicating liquors to minors. Both cases set for next Tuesday afternoon.
The skating rink remains a popular center for young and middle aged skaters. Managers Noyes & Hall work hard to ensure success. While rinks can draw trouble, this one draws the best people of the city.
The article notes several eateries failing to present hot dishes as advertised. Vendors claim service errors and cold meals persist, sparking consumer complaints and calls for kitchen oversight.
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