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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1906

Page

6

Box car Casey Faces Larceny Charge In Portland Jail

A lengthy Oakland style notice recounts John Marony Gasay known as Box car Casey being arraigned on larceny from a building and held over to the grand jury. The piece details a checkered fifteen year career including escapes from Constable McLaughlin and repeated jailings across Oregon and Washington. It notes his likely Salem sentence and memorializes Sarah J. Hulse and family at Island City Oregon.

John Marony Gasay Casey Foley Elgin Gassy MacLaughlin McLaughlin Portland Oregon Washington Ball and Chain Salem Constable Faith Individua Jowest

Forest Fires Damaging Standing Timber in Eagle Valley

Foret fires are causing extensive damage to standing timber in Eagle Valley, as authorities report significant destruction from the blaze. Fire crews battle flames and assess the loss to local forests and property.

Eagle Valley

Local items from La Grande and surrounding areas

City and county officials, visitors, and residents are noted in La Grande area items. Mentions include Deputy Sheriff Tom Johnson, County Assessor Morton Is In Worth Powder today, and local business visits by D Hallegan, P E Harris, and others. A Rowina Temple meeting is announced with refreshments. A unique pear and apple producing tree is described on Frank Kilpatrick’s property.

Tom Johnson North Powder Mamie Taylor 0. W. Bishop Union la Grande R. V. Watkins Alicel Morton Worth Powder Umatilla Phelps Pendleton Frank Kilpatrick

Married Twenty Years at Central Church Honoring Rev King

Friends and members of the Central Church of Christ hosted a private party for O. H. King and his wife to celebrate twenty-one years of marriage. The event featured a surprise arrival, a reception with refreshments, and a gift of a fine china set presented to the couple as a token of esteem from the congregation.

Central Church of Christ O. H. King H. King

Off to See His Mother from Spokane Cafe Owner

Mr. J. Johnson proprietor of the Spokane Cafe and Mrs. Johnson depart for Portland tonight to conduct business and then visit his mother in Salem after more than a year apart. The couple plans about ten days of rest and sightseeing at the state fair.

P. W. Porter Kamela Mr. J. Johnson Spokane Mrs. Johnson Portland Mr. Johnson Metropolis Salem Lok

Shelton Att Alices and Mimnaugh births in Oregon

A notice lists two birth announcements in Oregon. On September 1 1906 Mr and Mrs Ray Shelton welcomed a son and on September 4 1906 Mr and Mrs J H Mimnaugh welcomed a daughter.

Shelton Alices Oregon Ray Shelton Mimnaugh Perry, Oregon J. H. Mimnaugh

McCoy O Sullivan Wedding in Pendleton

Ed McCoy and Maime O Sullivan wed in Pendleton on September 3 at the city. The groom is son of James and Mrs McCoy. the bride is daughter of Peter and Mrs O Sullivan. They plan residence on a farm near Island City around the fifteenth.

Pendleton Ed. McCoy Maime O'Sullivan James McCoy Peter O'Sullivan Island City

Brick Layers and Stone Masons Picnic Reported

The Brick Layers and Stone Masons Union held a Labor Day picnic at Presbster's grove with members and families enjoying lunches and a quiet, well spent day.

Brick Layers and Stone Masons Union Presbster’s Grove

Pleasant Dance Draws Crowd to Commercial Club

A jolly crowd gathered at the Commercial Club hall last evening for a lively dance. The event was organized in a hurry but drew good attendance and lively participation.

Commercial Club Hal

High Five Club to Meet at Mrs Grady's Home

A business meeting of the High Five Club is set for next Thursday at 3 PM at the home of Mrs H Grandy. Members are urged to attend in full.

High Five Club

Dining Room Proclaims Fresh Daily Menu at Reasonable Prices

An advertisement extols a restaurant offering varied daily meals prepared under a renowned chef. It promises nourishing, appetizing fare and lighthearted lines urging patrons to eat to live and enjoy a satisfying interior experience.

Liv Interior Department

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Golden Rule Company Adams Avenue Geo. T. Parr C. B. Simmons Secy and Myr Parr-Simmons Company Grande Ronde Valley Applas Jefferson Ave Greenwood St la Grande, Oragon Watts Drug CO Depot Street NEW School Caps E. M. Wellman & CompAny Adams Avenu Arbor Ore Sarah J. Hulse Ner Joss Ster Futnar Reesa McMasters Canada Martha Yor Walla Wally Washington Maude Mulwobarg Lula Bates Grace Hileg la Grande Ore Mina Kelly Hot Lake D. Hallegan Baldwin Locomotive Works A. G. Huntington Main Fourth Streets Lou Rayburn Baker City Mable Stacey Rowina Temple Rathbone Sisters Mont. E. C Nick Brewer Points Salt Lake Southern Pacific Railroad S. M. Curtis Eugene P.E. Harris Harris Sporting Goods Selby T-N- Murphy McOy—O'sullivan Hackman Greenwood the Model Restaurant J. A Arbuckle Prop RED Gross Drug Store A.C. Maclennan Coats. Galt Andrew
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