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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1905
Page
6
Wednesday evening a party planned by the M. B's honored Miss Edna Winslet on her eighteenth birthday. Friends filled her home with merriment and goodbyes were exchanged at a late hour with wishes for many more happy birthdays.
Mrs. T. J. Hughey hosted an afternoon tea yesterday with a small group of ladies. The gathering included Mesdaffies Anderson Van Fleet C W Allen Fox McShane Haynes and featured tea wafers and light conversation on topics of interest to women.
Oregon Produce Company installs 16 ton scales in front of Warehouse No 1. The new scales will be the largest in the city aside from railway scales and can weigh a carload of produce at once. They will weigh the wagon and load plus the team and equipment simultaneously.
Herbert Clark was fined six dollars for not dismounting his bicycle as he passed Officer Faulk. Bert Bultz paid five dollars plus costs after a disorderly charge when he celebrated noisily and was taken into custody by officers.
In the 20th issue a misstatement claimed road supervisors traveled Island City streets. The town is conducting the work and residents praise the enterprise shown by the small city in improving its streets.
King Haakon VII and Queen Maud depart Copenhagen today for Norway amid a great ovation. The royal couple's journey comes as chess and state leaders welcome their arrival in Oslo and northern regions.
Regular weekly dance scheduled tonight at the Latter Day Saints house with music by Thomas' Orchestra.
Baker City residents J W Melaner and Dr Dayton remain in the city for a few days. Notables Justus Wade Henry Rinehart visit for business. Mrs Carr Mrs Norris to host Koffee Elatec. Quarantine lifted for F E Enroe. diphtheria children recovered. Foresters promise a lively sixth annual ball Thanksgiving night. Basketball game at Armory tomorrow eight o clock. O R and N and S P officials touring lines. Geo Krieger loading cut stone for government building. derrick to speed loading.
Fred C. Benson of Salem visits his sister Mrs. Geo Carpy. Mr L C Pannell bought acres of orchard in Fruitdale and re ceived his household goods from Salem today. he plans to take possession in about thirty days. Thomas Smith left for Elgin this morning and will be away a few days. he also left yesterday to be with his ill brother Budge Smith.
Ros Moneley of Elgin and Haidie Bennett of Elgin are recorded for a marriage license. The file lists the couple as applicants with Elgin addresses and dates not fully legible in the OCR.
A 1930s style ad for The Model Restaurant at Arbuikte promotes a triple feast for Thanksgiving with tempting visuals and appetizing odors. It invites patrons to dine out rather than cook at home, promising joy and happiness.
Notice states the partnership between Hans Larsen and J Norris has been dissolved. All bills will be paid by J Norris and accounts collected by him. Signed by Hans Lansaw J. Nona.
The Woodmen of the World will hold a regular meeting tonight in the I O O F hall. J. K. Wright is in charge as clerk and notes that business is of importance.
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