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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1906
Page
6
At the Osteopaths national convention in Put-in-Bay on Lake Erie nearly $25 000 was subscribed on the spot to endow a college for osteopathy. The initiative aims to support a new or established school, allowing continued growth without yearly fiscal pressures. It notes rising scientific researchers within the osteopathic ranks needing proper auspices.
Next Friday evening at Woodman Hall Island City hosts a basket social to raise funds for the local football team. Everyone is invited to attend and support the players financially.
Mose Harris a young man in the city opens a junk shop just east of Geddes' store and will buy junk pelts hides and furs. Notify Mr Harris for the highest cash price for your old rubbish.
The ladies of the Methodist church announce a rummage sale on the 26th and 27th in the Gazette building.
Local society notes record numerous visits, arrivals, and departures among Elgin Pendleton La Grande and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Sprague Dr Moore Robertson Grant Maxwell Cooley Rohrdanz Harris Charlton West Crowe Gillilan Watkins Pace French Roberts Williams Kuhni Melll Troy Buehl Biggers Campbell Campbell Ruckman Buckman and McGonnel. Church services preview two sermons The Optimism of Jesus and The value of a soul.
Miss Ella Goeck, soon to be married, was surprised at a Miscallaneous Shower hosted by Mrs. A Buckley and Miss L Gulling on Jefferson Avenue. The home was decorated with pre FON grape ivy and ferns as guests enjoyed singing by Etta Foley and Mrs Murphy, instrument solos by Mayme Reith and Dorothy Zuber, readings by F O Hara, and a two course supper.
The notes describe an engagement announcement for Miss Goach and Miss Barnes with a wedding-themed table setting including brides roses. Guests include numerous Goeck, Barnes, and Crawford family members and other locals. Separate accounts mention a Kaffee Kiateh gathering, five hundred card game, prizes won by E W Bartlett and Mrs A L Richardson, fragrant pea decorations, and attendees listed by surname. The piece ends with a poultry farm notice from Orchard Grove Poultry Farm in La Grande Oregon offering breeding stock.
Pure candy from McDonald’s is described as wholesome and pure. The text promotes fresh, delicious candies available at Scheurer's shop.
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