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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1906
Page
6
Dr. J.T. LeTerre of Sumpter returned from Summerville after days of review and said the conditions are favorable. He expects to move his office to Summerville by November first and will practice there after relocating from Sumpter.
Harry Arbuckle, the first inmate of the new jail, was arraigned for drunkenness and fined ten dollars. He was rearraigned today and fined twenty dollars. in default of payment he will serve Santance in the new steel jail rooms. He has not spoken to Ogsenvan representatives, but seems pleased with the cell workmanship.
Charles Fau d of Portland reports strong sentiment in Lostine after the shooting of G. Sins last Sunday. Sins died the following day and locals demand a venue change from manslaughter to first degree murder for Dorris.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hartman on Jefferson Avenue near Stoddard Plaza died Thursday at 9 45 am. The cause was bronchial pneumonia after six weeks of illness. Funeral from the family home at 9 am Sunday conducted by Pastor W. H. Gibson of First Baptist. Burial at Summerville cemetery Sunday afternoon.
There will be a meeting of the W. O. W. tonight at the lodge home at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to attend due to business of importance. Faco Jacons, C. M-
Jr. Wright is in Spokane on business. Tilden Booth of Elgin visited here today. Geo E Mapes came from Elgin last night. Dr McMillan of Union attended Parsifal here last evening. H P Oliver of Union visited La Grande. Dr E B Seeley of Lostine came in last evening and went to Portland this morning. Councilman J J Carr transacting business at Hot Lake today. Mr and Mrs A P Hammond of Union attended Parsifal here last evening. G R Thornton left for Baker City to begin an architect's contract. Sheriff F P Childers returned from Salem after a brief visit. Miss Frances Massee returned from Walla Walla after a three week visit. Mrs Albert Penick nee Besia Murrey arrived from Portland visiting Judge Henry. Deputy sheriff Tom Johnson and J A Matot returned from Salem with two prisoners to the penitentiary. Miss Ethel Gulling, Portland business college student, returned for brief visit. will return to studies next Sunday.
Thursday afternoon hosts Mrs Stella Ingle and Mrs Grace Barrie entertained Mrs F A Elliot of Newberg visiting sister Mrs A T Hill with a green and white luncheon. Guests included Mrs A Hill Miss Morris Mrs George Carpy Mrs J K Wright Mrs SN Bolton Mrs A L Richardson and Mrs S W Sears. The menu featured cream of celery soup fricassee of chicken and mint wafers. Coffee followed.
The Forresters of America announce their annual Thanksgiving ball on Monday evening October 29. They promise the event will be the most enjoyable affair of the season and note their reputation for excellent dances.
Frank Beinhoff sold his five acre tract to Palmer Lumber Company and bought the William Conrad property nearby. William Conrad has moved into the McKennon house at Oro Dell, known to old residents as the Snodgrass property which has been recently modernized.
Robbers blew open the Jamestown bank safe in Jamestown Missouri early today and escaped with about 2200 dollars. The incident occurred at the Jamestown bank this morning and authorities are investigating.
Rains in Bellingham Washington cause the worst Hood in the history of the region. Rail lines have washed out and the river alters its course, causing extensive damage across the area.
A large party of Baltimore businessmen attended the Virginia Board of Trade annual meeting in Charleston last night. They were guests of F S Landstreet vice president of the Western Maryland Railroad and former Senator H G Davis of West Virginia.
Washington October 26 the director of the mint sent 100000 ounces of silver at 6 ½ dollars per ounce delivered to the Mint at Denver
The Granda Ronda Cash Company now underway rebuilding its stone building on the former site. The two story structure will measure 110 feet by 43 feet with a nine foot basement, aiming to resume business barring weather delays. The Lewis Bros. pledge to return to work soon.
J D McKennonia in the cattle market holds about 400 head with 200 beef cattle. He plans to ship two railcar loads to Portland tomorrow.
A promotional note offers one number of the Popular Course by Lalu Tyler Gates comp jany. The program costs $1 and four other high grade entertainments are included for $2. Call Seldar or visit the phone to reserve seats.
Wheat opened at 72 and closed at 72 percent. Corn started at 42 and ended at 43 percent. Oats opened at 34 and closed at 54 percent.
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