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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1905
Page
3
Local ads list business opportunities real estate and services. An Oregon market features a bakery and lunch room for sale in Cove with five year earnings of 2500, building included, priced at 1600. Also land for sale near La Grande, a farm, and dressmaking lessons offered by Mrs Drake.
Notice states W F Hendricks resumes charge of his photograph gallery on Monday February 9 and will personally oversee operations. He invites patrons and new customers to visit and meet him at the shop.
The Red Newlin Drug Co promotes a free delivery service inviting customers to call for home delivery. It emphasizes accessibility for both new and regular customers and advertises affordable 2008 prices and customer satisfaction.
Annis Johns as administratrix of Bishop Johns deceased has filed a final account in the Union County Court. The hearing is set for Tuesday October 3, 1005 at 4 p.m. to approve the estate settlement.
The ladies of the M E Oborah announce a rummage sale on the 18th 19th and 20th in the White Building once the Union Steam Laundry. Donations are welcome via Mrs Aldriob.
Centennial Hotel announces new management by Mrs. W E Murobison. Room 05 is set per week with cash terms, meals priced at 25, and monthly furnished rates. Includes Ave and Phone No. List for contact.
Notice states that the writer has sold all interest in the firm of Bock & Thomea to Fred Book who will collect all accounts due the firm and receipts for the same. Creditors are urged to call on Mr Bock to settle debts and avoid attorney fees.
An ad describes Phone Red 971 Uld Town store offering wood on 30 days time in La Grands Ore. It proclaims the cheapest groceries and provisions in the city with dated notice July 3 and a signature Beps 1 E J ATKINGON.
Notice to property owners whose shade trees extend over the sidewalk. If the limbs are not cut within ten days the Street Superintendent will trim them. City of La Grande. Dated September 27, 1905.
A reader reports relief from severe indigestion and sleeplessness after a remedy in the prior year. The note describes intense discomfort and disrupted sleep lasting many months before seeking treatment.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a minor accident at a local site with vague references to wounds and a business named Mirlin Dres. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to identify parties, injuries, or outcomes. Further verification needed for a coherent summary.
Editor note from the Lewis and Clarke Centennial Exposition in Portland reports rapid attendance growth over four and a half months. Subscriptions exceed current projections as about 500,000 visitors are anticipated by October, with 1,800,000 residents in the area dwarfed by the far greater turnout from distant points. The editor credits newspapers and magazines for their vital aid in the fair’s success and thanks readers for their support.
At the family home near Summerville Oregon on Tuesday October 19 1905 O Smith aged 65 years died after a long illness He leaves a wife and one child He was a member of Sammerville Odd Fellows and also of the Rabeccan Lodge The funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon at the Presbyterian church in Bammerville at one o clock under Warmers Lodge No 491 O O and will be interred at Hammerville Cemetery
Instruction In Music Mre Lyle informs patrons that the tins have returned to the city for the winter and can be viewed at the home of Mre Katston at 1404 Ninth errest. Those needing home instructions may arrange with her by calling Black 1041.
A fragmentary note discusses the alleged harms of Mercury and Potash compared with Contagious Blood Poison. It references healing limits, mineral effects on bones and nerves, and mentions Bowling Green Kentucky with scattered phrases about a Mitchel House and a four year period. The readable text is garbled and unclear.
Public notice records a June 3 1878 land act publication with final proof requirements and claimants for Oregon and Washington territories. W. Davis the register lists heirs Oliver T George V and others as witnesses to prove residence and cultivation.
All persons indebted to the late Curtis Ralston of La Grande are asked to call and settle their accounts. For the present the books will be kept at the office place of administration. Hatt ing Ralston, Administrator.
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