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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1905

Page

3

Classified Advertisements and Real Estate Notes

Real estate loans advertised by City and Country Real Extme with prompt closings. Wanted a competent stockkeeping or clerical worker. For sale White Pomeranian puppies. For rent furnished housekeeping rooms in two three and four room sizes. Position wanted by a fourteen year old boy seeking work and school. Two girls wanted to learn weaving. two experienced seamstresses and two apprentices sought. Furnished house for rent through Mr Zaber. If paper not delivered, notify to rectify.

Foley Harbor

Notice of Final Settlement in Union County Oregon

Annie Johns administratrix of the estate of Bishop Johna deceased filed her final account in Union County Oregon. The county court met on Tuesday October 3 1905 at four o clock p m for hearing the same.

Annie Johns Johna Haa Union County Oregon Ancle Johns

Boss Meat Market Moves In On Fir Street

After purchasing the Boss Meat Market on Fir street the owner invites former and new customers to visit the new shop offering full weight first class meats and fish. The notice assures safe shopping for all ages and directs calls to Boss Meat Market main 48 for J Bull & Co's customers.

Boss Meat Market Fir Street J Bull & Co Meat Market

Boss Meat Market Directory Listing Note

J BULL and CO phone main 48 listed in the directory alongside Boss Meat Market main 48 with the same contact number.

Warning Notice From La Grande Real Estate Association

Warning notice warns that anyone dumping refuse on property belonging to the La Grande Real Estate Association will face legal action and proceeds include suing William Miller as proprietor.

la Grande Real Estate Association LA Grande Real Estate Ase Sue Wm, Miller, Pro’t

Notice for Bids for Union County Oregon School Building

The District School Heard of School District No One in Union County Oregon invites bids by Sept 9, 1905 12 noon to furnish all materials and construct an eight room school building per plans on file with AC Williams the school clerk Bid must be accompanied by a ten percent certified check and work to be completed by January 1903 The board may reject any or all bids

Union County Oregon AC Williams Jen i Williams

Mule Trade Cuts Fire Class Span for City Property

The notice announces a barter in which mules wagon and harness are exchanged for city property. It mentions responsibilities and a contact at La Grande Pawn Brokers, with unclear details about residents and location.

Indahs Fon Poe Call Et la Grande

Notices for unsettled debts at old market stand

Indebted customers of the firm of Book and Thomas are urged to call at the old market stand where Mr Gow Thomeser Mies Vera Harding will arrange settlements.

Book Thomas Gow Thomeser Mies Vera Harding Manta

Engraved Cards and Announcements Offered by The Observer

Advertising engraved stock cards and announcements at low prices. Patrons are invited to request samples and order by mail, with postage details noted.

Lesa

Investment Offer for Elgin Store Building Sale

A local ad offers a city Elgin store building investment of 1200 dollars with fifteen percent interest. Terms specify one half cash and the balance on time to suit the purchaser. Address PO Box 16 Elgin Oregon.

Elgin Oregon

Notice to Dairymen for 80 Acre Farm Rental near La Grande

Notice to dairymen offering to rent an 80 acre dairy farm two miles east of La Grande for three to five years. Capable of feeding 35 to 30 cows with summer pasture and perpetual running water. Price ten dollars per acre. M Baker Obi Town.

la Grande Baker Obi Town

Simmons and Harvey dry cleaning and dye work notice

A local dry cleaning and dye service advertises boarding and rooms for soil ed faded garments made to look new. Work is called for and delivered with guaranteed results. Located on Depot Street next door to the Commercial Club in La Grand.

Depot Street Simmons & Harvey la Grande

Storm delays train in Umatilla county washouts halt service

A late Friday windstorm damaged the OR and N roadbed between Barnhart and Eola causing washouts. Eastbound train No 2 escaped a wreck only due to a bystander. The track and roadbed remain disrupted for miles, delaying service to the city until morning. In Hoho area reports say a housecat perished after flooding in Water Creek county damaged several small farms.

Peadiston Umatilla Asee Caren Bog Mae OR & N Barnhart Station Eoho Saul Barrow Barnhart Hoho Amosn Watter Creek

McCarthy Family Fallout Over Gambling Game Ends in Court

The McCarthy family dispute stems from a gambling game run by Jack McCarthy. The wife demanded repayment for losses and the door panel was damaged in a confrontation. Jack was arrested for disturbing the peace and pleaded not guilty. the case was adjourned to Friday.

McCarthy Jack McCarthy Bud Jack Jack Wen Sinuuk

Edmonds Divorce Case Occupies Judge Bakin's Court

The Edmonds divorce case from Perry is before Judge Bakin today with J T Edmonds as defendant and Lorenda E Edmonds as plaintiff We anticipate many witnesses attending the trial.

Pioneer Woman Dead in Portland Cremation Follows

Baker County pioneer Mere Frank Alfred died last Friday in Portland from heart failure. Her remains were cremated.

Mere Frank Alfred Baker County Portland

Notice to Creditors in Margarettt Estate

The Hon. County Court of Union County Oregon has appointed BORUE OT administrator of Margarettt deceased. Creditors must present claims at the administrator's Union County residence within six months from the notice dated August 12 1906 at Summerville Oregon.

County Court Union County Oregon Margaretti Summerville Borue OT Margarettt

Exhibition of Fifteen Varieties at Union County Show

Local growers present fifteen varieties of flowers described as superior. Exhibitors from Indies plan to transport the prize blooms to Portland next Monday for the Union County exhibit, confident no competitors can match their quality.

Portland Union County

Rainbow Store Announces 20 Day Discount Sale

The Rainbow store launches a twenty day sale with every item discounted to the lowest possible price. Critics claim prices cannot be matched in the city as customers are invited to inspect the goods and judge quality themselves. The sale includes the new fall line freshly on shelves.

Rainbow Aliwe

Portage Road Plans New Steamer Service Start

At a Portage Road Commission meeting yesterday in Balem the Open River Association announced a steamer has been obtained to replace the wrecked Jerome. The new craft will start immediately and Portage Road aims to handle initial business at once with through service promised, though the specific steamers plying the Middle Columbia remain unannounced.

Columbia

Divorce Case Filed In Local County

Lucy Et ledge files for divorce from DW Elledge after a July 1872 marriage. The petition seeks custody of their three sons and cites willful abandonment by Elledge in June 1904.

Bull Lucy Etledge DW Elledge

No Cure No Pay: Rioh Health Tonic Promises Strength

Ad copy touts a tonic for vitality claiming improved liver function and energy. Mentions Rocky Mountain supplier, Rioh red blood benefits, and a sales pitch for tea or tablet forms from Nowlin Drag Co with no cure offered.

Nowlin Drag Co

Eliminate Rheumatism With S S S Remedy Advice

An old medical notice explains Rheumatism causes from blood impurities and liver and kidney inactivity. It touts S S S as a neutralizing tonic that purifies blood, strengthens organs, and relieves joint swelling, inviting readers to request the company book and free medical advice.

S. S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

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