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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1906

Page

6

Sugar Is Sugar Says School Leader In Bet On Sugar Types

Superintendent Taylor asserts any person cannot distinguish cane from beet sugar when two bowls of beet sugar and one bowl of cane sugar are shown. He notes sugar is sugar regardless of source and pure sugar is indistinguishable. Charles Martin appeared in Recorder's court for drunk and disorderly conduct and contributed ten dollars to the city road fund.

Taylor Charles Martin Recorder's Court

School Book Savings for Several Children

A local advert offers a complete assortment of good second hand school books. It highlights savings when buying for several children and is attributed to Newiin Drua Co.

Community Notes From La Grande And Nearby

Local items report George Kringer's mountain trip return and an automobile party from Union visiting La Grande. Anna Brooks travels to Walla Walla for two weeks visiting relatives while A W Naison of the Denver force is indisposed but expected tomorrow. Grace Barry guests Spokane with Wisconsin classmates. Fred Gernals' new residence foundation nears completion as a modern cottage. W A Maxwell and wife from Union visit from Oregon Scout editorial duties. Laura Stults visits. P Garvey returns from Northfork with Gertrude and Susie Ferguson. Merchants anticipate strong fall trade with new stock. W E Campbell family leaves for Tules, Oklahoma after summer near La Grande. Stella Holmes and Bessie Burke assemble Kodak views of Grande Ronde. Elder Mayfield notes Elgin prosperity during prevailing union county boom. Grain remains to be threshed though sunny days bring harvest potential. H T Williams attends Recorder Snook’s absence. Horace resumes historic city recorder role. Machinist Walter Furgenson transports Durkee wreck engines to Portland. Engine 200 also in wreck to be repaired, four-day trip expected. Weston Normal School opens with 125 students, growth expected. only normal in eastern Oregon. Louise Abegg mails Observer Industrial editions to San Francisco acquaintances after California quake. No tremors remain in Oregon. Grande Ronde Valley touted as garden spot. Trains run late. locals accustomed. An old colored woman jokes about eel skinning, the daughter’s protest. The Auntie quips, I’ve skinned eels forty years, they’re used to it.

George Kringer Union la Grande Anna Brooks Walla Walla A. W. Naison Grace Barry Spokane Wisconsin Fred Gernals W. A. Maxwell Oregon Scout Laura Stults Burke Idaho P. Garvey Northfork Gertrude Susie Ferguson W. E. Campbell Robert Gladys Tules Oklahoma Roy Campbell Stella Holmes Bessie Burke Mayfield Elgin Union County Weston Normal School Oregon Louise Abegg California Observer San Francisco Grande Ronde Valley

Married Sheets in Union City on September 1 1906

McMaster J F Sheets and Miss Jennese May McMaster wed in Union City with J C Henry County Judge officiating. The couple, joined by families, will reside in Union. Both families noted as prominent local citizens and many friends extend congratulations.

Eminfat Practitioner Arrives and Locates in La Grande

Dr Francia Moormeister a German university man in partnership with Dr H Voip has settled permanently in La Grande after practicing in Berlin and serving at the German Hospitals in London Buenos Ayres. He is a Munich graduate and recently arrived in this country.

Francia Moormeister la Grande H. Voip Moormeister University of Munich Germany Berlin London England Buenos Ayres Argentine Republic

Good horses headed for Union County Fair harness events

E. H. Hubbard and N. K. West returned with news of a strong lineup of racers at the Union County Fair harness shows. A carload of runners is expected and more may join, promising a notable exhibition.

E. H. Hubbard Salem N. K. West Union County Fair Sight

Bargain Watches Placed On Sale By Sigrist Co Jewelers

Herm an Siegrist in San Francisco secured about 700 Waltham Elgin watches at wholesale prices and sent part of them to this city where Sigrist Co Jewelers has placed $400 worth of watches on sale. Watch their window for bargains.

Sigrist Co. Jewelers Herman Siegrist San Francisco Waltham Elgin

Our Drug Store at Your Door Services

Newlin Drug Co markets free home delivery of high grade goods with prompt shipping on demand. Customers can specify items and price range for selection and will receive replacements if not satisfied. Prescription pickups and swift medicine delivery are offered.

Newlin Drug Co

Timber Claims Reach Across Several Massive Ventures

Timber companies and investors Including Foley Elk La Grange Investment Co contest claims for large timber holdings totaling two million feet or more across active timber sites.

Foley Elk, la Grance Investment Co

Trespass Notice Warns Against Hunting or Fishing

A. B. Coniey warns all parties not to hunt or fish on any of his lands, asserting trespass. The notice targets unauthorized entry and activity on his property.

A. B. Coniey

Electric Bitters touted by Dublin woman as tonic cure

An 82 year old Mrs. E. H. Brunson of Dublin Georgia praises Electric Bitters claiming they restore youth and strength. She says the tonic cures dyspepsia torpid liver inflamed kidneys and chronic constipation after a reasonable period. Sold by New Liver Drug Co price 5.00.

E. H. Brunson Dublin Newi

Fare Well and Feel Well At Model Restaurant

A brief notice invites patrons to dine at the Model Restaurant offering daily dainties and life necessities served in satisfactory style in a welcoming dining room. The advertisement emphasizes comfort and value for customers seeking standard meals and light fare.

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Golden Rule the Golden Rule Company Adams Avenus Parr-Simmons Company Ly Ee Jefferson Ave Greenwood St Oragon Watts Drug CO Depot Street Adams Avenue NEW School Caps E. M. Wellman & Company Newiin Drua Co RED Cross Drug Store RED Cross Drug Store A Maclennan H. T. Williams Recorders Office Snook Horace Walter Furgenson Durkee Portland Darkey Coal Heater Mrs. T.N- Murphy Timber Claims C. E. Hackman Gov. Adams Avenue John Palmer Fir Greenwood the Model Restaurant J. A. Arbuckle Prop Pen Bay Andrews
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