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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1906
Page
3
In Kutztown Park today hundreds attend the Dietrich family reunion. This third gathering draws more than 6,000 members nationwide with roots traced to Districh, Bern and the Osgoths in Southern Europe.
Judge and Mrs. Robert Eakin of La Grande presented the church last Sabbath with a 75 piece silver individual communion set. The Eakins plan to move to Salem where Judge Eakin will join the Supreme Bench.
The three prune packing houses are busy with roughly four cars shipped daily, each around 1000 crates. A peak day saw seven carloads, with 140 packers processing fruit for shipment earning between $1 and $8 per day.
The Union Scout reports that Japanese workers on the Union to Union depot road reconstruction quit without notice Tuesday night. The paper labels the group as an irresponsible class, claiming they lack appreciation of life and civilization.
T. J. Mead of Arthur Hall garth’s place north of the city thrashed wheat averaging 53 bushels per acre. The variety is the little club and the grain is of high quality. This is the county’s largest yield this year, reflecting well on northern Union County’s grain production.
Roshonah marks the Hebrew New Year in 5667, with one to two days of observance. Jewish merchants close shops during ceremonies while rich and poor alike participate in the season of giving and reflection.
There are funds on hand to pay all outstanding General Fund warrants up to No 6289 endorsed Dec 10 1964 and interest on General Fund warrants 5284 to 6289 ceases from this date. Water Fund warrants up to No 6284 endorsed June 22 1906 are payable and interest on warrants 6058 to 6284 ceases from this date. La Grande Oregon July 31 1906 J K Willower City Treasurer.
The article defends Latin in medical prescriptions against calls for English only. It argues Latin prevents ambiguity since English plant names vary by region and can refer to multiple species.
Following property will be sold to the highest bidder including 4 work horses 8 colts cattle wagons surrey gear beet equipment milch cows hogs poultry books desks beds stoves ranges organ furniture and other items. Terms: $10 and under cash over $10 six months with approved security. Free lunch served at noon.
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a top baby medicine for healthy flesh bone and muscle. It markets Tea or Tablets at 55 cents from Newun Dave Company.
In the name of the state of Oregon you are cited to appear in the Union County Court at La Grande on September 6 1906 at 7 PM to show cause why an order of sale should not be issued for the estate of T E H Ruckman and Martha J Ruckman listing Lots 1 2 5 4 19 20 in Block 2 Town of Imbier Union County Oregon to pay debts. Witness Judge J C Henry and the court seal dated August 7 1906.
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