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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1906

Page

6

Court House Items in W. H. Pound and Related Estates

Court notes show Hattie J. Davis as administratrix filing the final report for W. H. Pound. Appraisers David Fisher Lewis Bloom and Randall Robertson have filed inventory for Ruth P. Bloom minor. Merrell Wilkinson seeks letters of administration in John Wilkinson’s estate. R A Hug and Charles Halgrath file inventory for Mattie Halgrath minor. Attorney Robert H. Lligod of Elgin is appointed administrator for Frank Milne.

Hattie J. Davis W. H. Pound David Fisher Lewis Bloom Randall Robertson Ruth P. Bloom Merrell Wilkinson John Wilkinson R, A. Hug Chas. Halgrath Mattie Halgrath Robert H. Llgod Elgin Frank Milne

Bridges in Good Condition Reported by County Officials

Judge Henry and the county board found bridges in fine condition after Friday inspection. Roads are fairly well cared for but labor shortages hinder maintenance. The county court also inspected the poor farm last Saturday and plans a few improvements in the coming weeks.

Henry County Board of Commissioners

Massers Russell and Bull Plan Cattle Bloat at Sugar Factory Yards

Massers Russell and Bull will feed seven hundred head of cattle at the Sugar factory yards this winter. They already own 450 steers and about 500 cows on the Sugar factory farm near Union and will depart in February to fatten them on bulp. They aim to market after ten weeks of feeding with about six thousand tons available.

Massers Russell Bull Farma Union

TLRS HOLD BLOWOUT Tie Eis hias Saturday aven

A lodge hosted a semi monthly social with dancing and cards for members and guests. Thomas' orchestra provided music as couples danced for hours and an elaborate feast followed. The socials will continue through the season.

iThomas

Local residents visit La Grande and surrounding towns

C F Van de Water of Walla Walla visits La Grande while R Woodruff and J W Allen of Elgin attend county seat over Sunday. Local residents travel to Talocaset, Hilgard, Portland, Idaho, and Oregon City on business and social calls.

C.F. van de Water Walla Walla la Grande R. Woodruff J. W. Allen Elgin D. A. Sanderson Wallowa G. E. Mayfieid la Grand Tom Johnson Talocaset Luther Ward Hilgard Wr. Allison Idaho Stewart Eckles Portland

Forresters Dance Preparations Under Way For Thanksgiving Ball

Preparations are progressing for the Forresters Thanksgiving ball with committees working hard to deliver a first class evening of entertainment. Early indications suggest the event will be a success.

Forresters

Daughters Born to Webb and McCrary Families

In this city on Sunday November 11 1906 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs B F Wabb and another daughter to Mr and Mrs Chas McCrary.

Webb Alice B. F. Wabb Wgrary This City Chas. McCrary

Have You Been to the Rink in the City?

The skating rink drew crowds Saturday evening with people of all ages attending. Attendants helped skaters and Measury Hall and Noyes were ready to assist the guests with the rink’s needs.

Peple Noyes

Taft Arrives in Lawton Oklahoma for Fort Hill Inspection

Secretary Taft arrived in Lawton Oklahoma this morning for a tour of inspection beginning at Fort Hill. The visit is part of a broader tour to assess local facilities and military preparedness.

Scrips News Association Lawton, Okio Taft Fort Hill

New Train Schedule Rumor Circulates In City

Rumor says passenger Number 1 schedule will shift by about two hours making arrival in La Grande around eight in the morning. Officials offer no definite word but expect changes around the twentieth of this month. Winter traffic slows westbound trains and delays persist, though Omaha departures remain unchanged.

la Grande Omaha

Meeting of I O O F Hall to welcome Oregon Inspector

A called meeting at the I O O F Hall is set for Wednesday November 14 1906 at 2 pm to greet Mrs Rosina Fouts the Department Inspector of Oregon Full attendance is desired and promptness is urged The remainder of the text discusses hot dishes at restaurants and is unrelated to the meeting.

I. O. O. F. Hall Rosina Fouts Oregon

SENT HIM AWAY JAMES KEALEY SENT TO PORTLAND

James Kealey who was struck by a passenger train near the depot some time ago and suffered the amputation of one arm was this morning sent to Portland. His wound was fairly well healed.

James Kealey Portland

Stewards Meeting Set Before Methodist Church Services

A meeting of the Stewards of the Methodist church is called for 7:30 tomorrow evening, just prior to the special services.

the Stewards of the Methodist Church

A Refrigerator That Fortifies the Soul and Spirit

A peculiarly uplifting advertisement urges readers to visit a restaurant offering meals that “buoy you up” and promote contentment with all mankind. It promises a “good square meal” that supports keeping one’s religion and invites frequent visits.

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