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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1906
Page
3
A dense listing describes multiple fraternal organizations meeting monthly in hall venues such as Redman and IOOF halls, with officers named and visiting members welcome. The ad closes with a general goods sale note promising refunds and a wide stock from a local firm, New and Dance Company.
Engineer T R Berry of the Grande Roode Water Go reports a higher peak named Eagle Chief in the Eagle range north east of Baker City. He notes it may exceed Mt Hood, remains to be verified after snowmelt, with photos captured by an expert photographer. The piece highlights scenic lakes, wild country, and local promotion.
Resolution notes the city will construct a seven foot sidewalk along the north side of Greenwood Street from Monroe Avenue to R Street and along R Street in Champ lains Addition Block 148. It requires abutting property owners to allow construction within ten days or the city will proceed and lien the costs, with J R Swoon as Recorder dated October 6 1906 in La Grande Oregon.
City of La Granda Oregon council met October 5 1906 and passed a resolution to build a two foot sidewalk on the east side of Jackson avenue from North 4th Street to North Depot Street unless two thirds of the bordering property owners file a remonstrance with the city Recorder within 10 days. J R Swoon Recorder dated October 6 1906.
The Newt Davo Company offers a free delivery service for drug store goods. A messenger stands ready to deliver items promptly at a moment’s notice when you call Main 87.
S K Baan announces appointment as administrator of the estate of M Baker deceased in La Grande Oregon. All persons with claims must present them duly verified to the administrator or attorney J G Baker within six months after publication. Notice dated September 7 1906.
Stockholders of the Auralia Mining Co. are advised of the annual meeting to elect a board of directors and address any business. The meeting takes place at the company office in La Grands Oragon on November 1 1906 at 2:00 pm. J A Turowson serves as president and J L Gontert as vice president.
Readable fragments show parties contesting timber claims totaling two million feet and a noted Foley Elk case. The La Granps Invagruent Co. appears as a key entity in the notices, with reference to timber resources and related property actions.
The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of Louisa Griffin deceased. Creditors must present claims to the administrator or to attorney J. W. Knowles within six months from August 22, 1006. Dated August 22, 1006.
An advertisement extols Gunther's candy as pure wholesome and perfect with a motto An ounce of gold for every ounce of adulteration. It claims thirty six years of leadership and notes the Dave Co location at 405 steps east of Post office.
A vintage advertisement touts the Oliver Typewriter with 28 keys for 84 characters and features like anti friction carriage, visible writing, horizontal and vertical line drawing, automatic line spacing, color ribbons, and interchangeable parts. It claims low learning curve, time and labor savings, quiet operation, durable construction, and broad paper compatibility.
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