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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1906

Page

6

Promoted worker arraigned for disturbling Hilgard saloon scene

Dan McGraw, recently promoted from section hand near Hilgard, faced Justice Hough in La Grande after a drunken spree that included firing at Hilgard saloon glassware. He admitted guilt and chose to serve twelve and a half days after paying $25 to the state of Oregon.

Dan McGraw Justice Hough Hilgard McGraw la Grande Childers State of Oregon

Notable Visitors and Local Business Around City

Frank Alder of Starkey was in the city on business. G W Ruckmian from Alicel and W Davis the local Eulder Piano dealer were in North Power today. Mrs O E Maron of Baker City attends the Scheurer Barnes wedding tonight. L E Hotchkiss, Wallowa stock raiser, returned home after local business. Two Chinamen eyed locations to open restaurants in the city. City Recorder J R Snook in Elgin on business. door note says he returns tomorrow.

Frank Alder Starkey W. K. Davis Eulder Piano Company North Power O. E. Maron Baker City Scheurer -Barnes L. E. Hotchkiss Wallowa City Recorder J. R. Snook Elgin

Kaffee Klatch to Meet. Two Weddings Set This Week

Society notes list upcoming events with Mrs M Berry meeting next Friday afternoon and two weddings in the near term. Schauser Barnes wedding at six this evening and O Hara Geek wedding tomorrow morning are highlighted. A social gathering yesterday hosted by Mrs E W Bartlett featured corn stalks and wheat decor, plus salads and wafers.

the Kaffee Klatch E. W. Bartlett Tiends WH. Behnenkamp Wm. Morrison James McCay J. H. Alkine TN. Murphy Ed Murphy A. Newlin Robi. Newlin F. Lily J. Gulling

Freight Train Strikes Japanese Worker Near Hilgard

A freight train struck a Japanese section hand at Hilgard this morning. Despite repeated whistle blasts the worker remained on the track and was dragged fifty to sixty feet beneath the engine before being dislodged. He was taken to the city for treatment by Drs Bacon and Hall.

Hilgard Drs Bacon Hall

Take Prisoners From Salem Prison Transport

Sheriff F P Childers Deputy Sheriff Tom Johnson and Mr J A Matott escorted two prisoners to state prison this afternoon. Bernice Lockhart convicted of taking money from another person sentenced to one year Edmonds found guilty of breaking into a box car and removing valuables sentenced to two years.

F. P. Childers Tom Johnson J. A. Matott Taft Salem Bernice Lockhart Edmonds

Names of Local Figures Listed in Community Roster

A long list of residents and attendees is presented, including Palmer, N Molitor, F L Meyers, J V Vickers, C H Grawford, L Given, E Thomas, C T Bacon, F Swaney, Wm Ash, W K Jones, F A Watts, Spence Chas Norris, J Roesch, J E Foley, J R Oliver, W Stoddard, A A Roberts, L D Reavis, L Remillard, A R French, S Ingle and several Misses Carmen Stotterd, Bess Bohnenkamp, Lulu Gulling, Moina Aikine, Margaret Anson, Margaret Newlin, Margaret Porter, Sadie McCoy, Mayme Raith, Bertha Mattlock, Ellen Grady and Bessie Burke.

A. R. French S. Ingle Carmen Stotterd Bess Bohnenkamp Lulu Gulling Moina Aikine Margaret Anson Margaret Newlin Margaret Porter Sadie McCoy Mayme Raith Bertha Mattlock Ellen Grady Bessie Burke

Duncan McLean and Soula Daughterty Bride at Foley Hotel

Duncan McLean married Soula Daughterty last evening at seven thirty in the Foley Hotel with Rev. C H King officiating. The groom is known in La Grande and Island City. the bride hails from Wallowa county. The couple will reside in Wallowa. Kenneth Bartlett hosted a tenth birthday party this afternoon with many friends and a long guest list including Alice Hill and numerous other youths.

Duncan McLean Foley Hotel Soula C. H. King la Grande Island City Wallowa County Wallowa

Eastern Star Social Night Reminder

Members are urged to attend a social night at the Star tomorrow. The program emphasizes participation of all Eastern Star members.

Eastern Star the Star

No Rest for the Wicked in Trust Skirmish

Columbus Oct 23 United States Attorney General Ellis will move to target other trusts and likely attack the sewer pipe branch fret. Finend vows to break up trusts after a first skirmish with the Standard Company.

Cscripps News Association Columbus Ohio Asueriay General Eilis Finend Standard Company

Reception for Judge Eakin at Enterprise church

The Citizens of Enterprise plan a farewell reception for Hon. Robert Eakin at the Presbyterian church auditorium in Enterprise. The event occurs Friday evening Oct. 26, 1906, as the judge attends his last official session, with hopes for many residents from surrounding towns to attend and extend congratulations.

Robert Eakin Enterprise Presbyterian Church Wallowa

Grain markets report from Chicago for October 25

Grain prices listed by Scripps News Association show snaneds at 724 closing 73 percent. Corn opened at 424 and closed at 424. Oats opened at 34ly and closed at 343.

Scripps News Association Chicago Corm

Wholesome Candy Ads Spark Old Sunedrar Link

A vintage note touts pure candy as wholesome and delicious. It mentions Sunedrar's as a source offering pure fashion and dulcious sweets in a historical casual ad tone.

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Mar Astrakhan Mimeiiery San Francisco the Golden Rule Company Adams Avenue Cuy Fruit Timberlands Fairbanks-Morris CO la Grande National Bank Portland O. M. Heacock Optician Grande G. W. Ruckmian Alicel L. H. Russel Sanger Mine Ladies’ Aid Society The M. E Church B. W. Grandy J.F. Dordan L Haggin Ukiah H. King J. M. McShain Wallace, Idshe D.S. Crowe Hubbard and Higgin Idaho Frank Brown Mae White Walla Walla Ben F. Weathers Joseph A. P. Bradbury Mr. Bradbury W. D.garman Company Coal Heater Mrs. T.N- Murphy M’lean-Daugherty Kenneth Bartlett Alice Hill Latea Bodmer Grayton Ingle Reena Barrie Muriel Blakesles Melvin Larson Lyman Larson Barbara Snodgrass John Snodgrass Carl Snodgrass Charlotte Jones Amelia Collier Lyman Bohnenkamp Ralph Russell the Hauley Maldred Revis Glenn Conkey Jens Andrews Paul Camp Milton Stoddard Emma Lottis Rma Martin Ethel Wright Lyman Wright Esta Luider Jean Owsbey Gessi T, Parr, Pravde Parr-Simmus Company Grande Ronde Valley Fritts Hay Ericn Fior da Hackman Jc Digs E. Hackman Gov. Adams Avenue Greenwood Judge Eakin McDonald's Sunedrar’s AVA Nad Maal Etrarge JA Arbuckle
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