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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1906
Page
5
A. B. Concer offers a reward for information leading to the return of fifteen and twenty young horses missing from his pasture. Each horse bears a half circle brand on the right thigh.
The Burns society applauded Gavin Spence and Miss Strachen in a bilingual program last night. Spence and Strachen impressed with recitation and singing, with Strachen praised for vocal range. The duo head to Caldwell Idaho for further dates and may return to La Grande next year. Steward’s Opera House hosts La Belle Blanch in The Royal Chef on Monday Oct 8 with praise for her Shakespearean style and mimicry. Pete Peterson Swedish comedy and a strong cast promise humor and music at Steward’s Opera House Friday Oct 5.
The Union County circuit court adjourns as the bar association issues a formal memorial for Hon. M. Baker who died August 20 1906 at age 75. Baker settled in La Grande in 1862 as the first Eastern Oregon lawyer of Union County and was noted for legal skill integrity public spirit and devotion to family. The minutes request publication in the journal and a copy to relatives before the court reconvenes at 9 am tomorrow.
Ben Simmons and Ada Wilson wed last evening by Justice of the Peace Hough. Both are county residents who have lived in the Cove through their girlhood and boyhood.
President Roosevelt removed two United States Marshals today Fagin of Ohio and O'Neal of Louisiana.
E T Moores president of the Oregon county superintendent calls the annual meeting in Salem on Oct 6 and 7. The group includes county superintendents of the state city superintendents and principals. E E Bragg Union county superintendent leaves for Salem tonight to attend the two day session.
General James McAuliff a Mexican War veteran and longtime Walla Walla resident was buried yesterday in the local cemetery. His service to the country and community was remembered by mourners attending the funeral.
Promoter touts small savings on school equipment from New Lin Daua Co offering low prices and practical value for customers seeking affordable supplies.
Classified item notes a neatly furnished front room for rent and a separate need for a experienced waiter or waitress. Inquiries directed to the office via phone contact Black 1941.
Carpenters are busy laying a new floor in the baggage room of the O R N depot. New thresholds throughout the building have been installed.
Captain Ronald Amundsen, famed for discovering the Northwest Passage, is due to arrive in Seattle from Alaska tomorrow. Norwegians in the city plan a large reception to honor him.
Lost near Cove a cilin s overcoat. Return to Cove Merchandise Cos store for reward. Profitable winter work available by writing or calling W. A. Wortstall 808 Second Street La Grande Oregon. Phone B( BB). Good pay weekly. Apply at once and secure position.
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