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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1906

Page

6

Local Business Figures Return From East and West

W. B. Bach of Imbler saw mill operation was in the city last evening. W. W. Weatherspoon of Pleasant Valley was in town today. Mrs A F arrived from Portland en route to Elgin. J. D. Matheson train master returned from Pandleton on business. G Cleaver head of the Central Railroad came home after eight days in Portland and testified in the Mayland fraud case. J W Lytle returned from the Irrigation Congress in Boise praising the royal reception and session while noting it was engaging and lengthy.

W. B. Bach Imbler Saw Mill Pleasant Valleyia Mra. A. F Portland Elgin N. G. Cleaver The Central Railroad Mays J. W. Lytle Boise Idaho J. E Berch Pacific Express Company E. E. Bragg Baker City Baker County Teachers’ Institute Esma Gussie Sawtell Pandletor P. A. Charlton D. Sommer J. W. Lytte Alical O. W. Bear Express Tekeo Wash LF. Massee Massee Menomonie Wis Washington Oregon Badger State

Asters Galore At Mrs Cross Garden

Visit the W. T. Cross place three and a half miles from town toward Hot Lake to see Mrs. Cross and her specialty of growing asters. The article praises her vast collection of foreign and domestic varieties and invites flower lovers to witness how care can transform a weed patch into a bower of beauty.

W. T. Cross Place Hot Lake

Millrace Burns Destroys Pioneer Mill Structure

A dry, sparking blaze destroyed the Pioneer Flouring Mill millrace bulkhead last night. The fire, reportedly sparked by a growing flame, caused the mill race structure to collapse, leaving the area damaged and the race area unusable.

Island Pioneer Flouring Mill Company

Work Progress Noted on Grade Line by Railroad Agent

An official statement from railroad agent Wo J Snodgrass announced today that Wing Crow were at work on this side, with grading advances compared to the valley. The report emphasizes the greater distance of the grading and the anticipated flow of work toward La Grande.

Snodgrass Contral Railroad Wing Crow la Grande Sorina

Spall Simplified Words Gaining Use by Universities

The Spall today announced that 825 university locals have agreed to use the Ed Words in their own correspondence. Among these men are 67 professors.

Local Items From Cove and Nearby Towns

Local notes report residents traveling these days with many visiting and moving about. People include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Freech Miss Mabel Galloway Mrs. S D McLain and others visiting families in Union Pendleton Baker City and Logan Utah. The report also notes church work road improvements and new academy appointments for Jason Lee Academy in Weiser opening Sept 25.

Robert Freech Cove Mabel Galloway Union S. D. McLain Baker City B. F. Meredith J. G. Teeters Jason Lee Academy Weiser Ludwig Thompson Teaters Thompson

L. C. T. M. meeting called by commander

All members of the La Grande Hive L. C. T. M. will meet in the hall Thursday afternoon. Business of importance expected.

la Grande Hive L. C. T. M

Had One Coming An Observer Visits Island City Merchant

An Observer reporter in Island City visits Lee Umphery a cheerful local merchant. Umphery explains his smiling mood came from wheat growers in the valley threshing more wheat than expected, leaving him hopeful about the season.

Observer Island City Lee Lea

Beaver Becomes Crop Menace On Peach Farm

Peach brothers thresh a volunteer wheat crop yielding about 1 000 bushels while beavers ruin oats by building roads fifty yards from the river bank. They say they cannot stop the damage as law forbids beaver killings.

Peach Bros

Popular Course Attracts Strong Audience Interest

Our community shows high interest as tickets for the popular course are selling quickly. The course is described as strong and is expected to draw a full house for the lecture or musical event.

Dainty Treats Offer Daily Dining Under Renowned Chef

A local restaurant advertises varied daily menus designed to refresh the inner man. Foods are carefully selected and cooked under orders of a chef of wide reputation. Patrons are urged to dine daily, promising a pleasant and healthful experience.

OPEN DAY We Sell Weekly 4ND NIGHT Meat Ticket

Open day notice markets weekly and nightly meat tickets offered at 450 dollars. The listing highlights a recurring sale for meat portions and associated value.

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the Golden Rule Company Adams Avenue GEO Parr-Simmons Company Grande Ronde Valley Jafferson Ava Greenwood St. Gall Watts Drug. CO Depot Street NEW School Caps E. M. Wellman & CompAny J. D. Matheson Pandleto BOL J. ©. Ardrey Pendleton Fred Houch Grande Ronda Electric Light Company GC. E. Cochran Mabel McGuhen Montana Frank Bramwell Luetta Stoddard Logan Utah Guy E. McCully Joseph Farmers and Traders National Bank Robert Eakin M. J. Duffy Mr. Erickson Herman Seigrist Seigrist Jewery Company Lewiston Rge Depa New Baptist Church Foundation A. A. Belden Balden L. M. Jenson Imbler la Granda Hilgard L. C. T. M. Meeting Sporting Goods T-N- Murphy C. E. Hackman Phone Model Restaurant J. A Arbuckle Prop RED Gross Drug Store A. C. Maclennan Andrews
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