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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1905

Page

4

Cattle Rustlers Pursued Across Borders Into Oregon

A posse chases more than twenty cattle thieves who robbed Sam Grover's Bugle Valley ranch Tuesday. The outlaws crossed into Washington County Idaho, then returned toward Oregon near Dorkey as deputies, aiming to trap them. Armed pursuers fear the rustlers may abandon the herd and flee to mountains, complicating capture.

Baker City Sam Grover Bugle Valley Baker Couchy Washington County Idaho Oregon Dorkey Joel Snow Baker County

City invites bids for cement cross walks per plans

Bids will be received in the city engineer's office up to 4 p.m. Thursday September 6, 1606. The notice lists committee members A L Richardson D W Kennedy and others. The project calls for cement cross walks according to specifications and plans.

Ly, D. Reavis L. D. Davis Elreat Committee A. L. Richardson D. W. Kennedy

Startling Mortality Claims Spur Pillar Remedy Ad

Publisher cites alarming death rates from appendivitia and peritonitia and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pillar Flannery of 14 Custom Hovee Place Chicago as the sole cure. Drogist Newlin Drog Co. offers 250 bottles.

King Flannery Custom Hovee Place Chicago Newlin Drog Co. Droggist

Pot Fashion and the Art of Endurance

The text argues that prudent behavior in face of misfortune is best. It condemns foolery and flattery as ineffective. It suggests people cling to home as a refuge from world pains and warns against choosing too many divergent life paths.

Young business man taken to Portland for appendicitis operation

Joe Sommer of this city, son of Mr and Mrs D Sommer, was taken to Portland on last evening’s train for an appendicitis operation. His illness followed a brief attack, and local doctors advised the move. He was accompanied by his mother and Dr and Mrs McNaughton.

Joe Sommer D Sommer Portland Sommer McNaughton Elgin Revorler

Birth of Lael Cook in Elgin Aug 30 1905

A recorded birth notes Lael, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. K. Cook, born in Elgin on August 30 1905.

Cook Naar Elgin Mra CO Lael

Portland fairgoers seek affordable board and rooms

Visitors to Portland seek reasonable rates for board and lodging contacting Mrs Bartholomew at 250 Luxon Street. Five fine persons, light horses, passed on the morning train en route to Pendleton from Town, shipped by express.

Portland Fair Mra Pendleton Expresa

Board of Equalization meeting in La Grande Oregon

Notice to taxpayers: the Board of Equalization will convene at the county clerk's office in the courthouse La Grande Oregon on Monday September 26 1905 and continue for six days Dated at La Grande Oregon September 1 1905 H Mortor Assessor Union County

Board of Equalization la Grande Oregon Grande I H Mortor Asaeasor Union County

Real Estate Loans and Local notices in La Grande listings

A collage of notices: real estate loans and property listings by Laurande Investment Co and La Grande Real Estate Assoc, job asks for clerical work, service ads for hotel and hotel Foley barber shop, Western Union housekeeper, chicken buyers, warehouse sale on Jefferson Ave, and a published warning against dumping refuse.

Laurande Investment CO

Notice to Persons Owing Debt to Bock and Thomas

All persons knowing themselves indebted to the late firm of Bock and Thomas are asked to call at the old land market where Mr GW Thomas or Mrs Vera Harding will arrange settlements.

Peraony Theneel Yen Bock and Thomas GW Thomas Mies Vera Harding

New stock and fall line of food in La Grande store

A Vid Town store in La Grande, Ore announces new stock and fall line of food with cheap groceries and provisions. The notice mentions a three day fine and lists Kept 12 J Atkinson.

la Grande

Notice to Sell Property in Elgin Oregon

Moat offers sale of a fin store building and two lots in Elgin for 1200 dollars. Investment pays eleven percent interest with terms a one note depending on purchaser, payment details via 2 O Box 16 Elgin Oregon.

Elgin Oregon

Dissolution of JF Bull & Go. partnership in Oregon

Notice states the firm JF Bull & Go. dissolved by mutual consent. All debts are payable to D H Rassell who will receipt for and pay all bills. Dated La Grane Oregon August 15 1905. James Russell J Bull

JF Bull Jamce Kassell JF Bull & Go D H Rassell la Grane Oregon James Russell

Ballard's Bloodhound Syrup Promoted For Colds And Coughs

An old advertisement-like note touts Ballard's Bloodhound Syrup as a pleasant and effective remedy for neglected colds, throat troubles, and coughs. It cites user endorsements and lists price variants and a local seller, Newlin Drag Wo.

Ballard Akendrik Vatley Mille Lex Newlin Drag Wo

Mule Trade Offer at La Grande Pawn Brokers

Notice offering a first class span of mules wagon and harness in exchange for city property. The advertiser will assume debts and responsibilities to help owner relocate out of the country. Call at La Grande Pawn Brokers.

la Grande Pawn

Sale of Meat Market in La Grande Oregon to Grundy & Rupee

Fred M Bock retires from the company as the Meat Market and all property in La Grande Oregon are sold to Grundy and Ruwee to operate under their firm name. G W Thomas will collect all claims and pay liabilities, with Thomas and Book and Ivanchos as stockholders.

Donovan Ita Meat- Marketa la Grande Oregon Grundy & Ruwee Fim Fred M. Bock G. W. Thomas Kock & Thomas Company F. M. Book Ivanchos

Reward Offered by Grande Ronde Stock Growers Assn

A reward of 850 is offered by the Grande Ronde Stock Growers Protective Association for the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing stock in Union County. Secretary signs the notice.

Grande Ronde Stock Growers Protective Association Union County

Hallard’s Snow Liniment Praised for Knee Abscess Cure

W H Harrison of Cleveland Minnesota writes Aug 16 praising Hallard's Snow Liniment after stepping on a nail caused an abscess in the knee. He says a doctor warned of a stiff leg but a 450c bottle from F Lords Drug Store cured his leg and calls the liniment the best in the world.

W. H. Harrison Cleveland Mion Hallard Tod F. Lord Atore Denver Colo Newlin Drag Co

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