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Help wanted for the dry goods department of a general store. Good opportunity for the right person. Address applications to A Observer office with experiences and references.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1906
Page
5
Horses Lost in Pasture Reward for Return
A. B. Coney reports fifteen to twenty young horses disappeared from his pasture. Horses bear a half circle brand on the right thigh. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery of the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Coney
Gravel haulers wanted for daily loads at Mars yard
10 teams needed to haul gravel or sand from a gravel bar at 4 dollars per day for five loads. 5 000 pounds to id furnish one man if teamster hauls, 5500 pounds per load. One mile haul with easy loading unloading. J L Mars seeks crews. Help wanted for housework also and rooms for rent at 906 Main Street near La Grande National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Mars
la Grande National Bank
Railroad labor solicitation at Union Oregon
WANTED 100 men to work on railroad at Union Oregon. Steel laying and construction work. Apply to the office of Orgion Construction Co Union Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Oregon
Office of Oregon Construction Company
Union, Oregon
Joan Alcex
Valley and Osborn Sts
Ted
Union Oregon
Office of
Orgion Construction Co
Art Lessons Offered by Miss Nina Hunstock in La Grande
Miss Nina Hunstock announces watercolor and china painting lessons for ladies of La Grande. Studio located at 906 Main Street offering instruction and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Hunstock
la Grande
Main St
For Sale Eight Acres Near Flour Mill
Eight acres with six room house barn chicken hog place orchard fruit trees and ample water. Located east of the flouring mill. Will trade for city property. Apply at premises John Gavan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Ave
Jefferson Ave
East Washington Ave
John Gavan
Connecticut Battleship Nears Commission in Brooklyn Yard
The Connecticut built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard nears commissioning on September 29 after dry dock tests. Captain William Swift commands with Lieutenant Commander William R. Shoemaker as executive officer. The ship carries eight hundred men and twelve 7 inch guns in its main battery, with the last turret gun recently installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe News Association
Brooklyn
Connecticut
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Willam Swift
William R. Shoemaker
Sage will probate without contest and large bequests
Russell Sage estate probate proceeds without challenge. Twenty five nieces and nephews receive 50 000 each from 26 000 bequest, minor heir Edson T Conrad 12 500. Senator Bracken planned to contest for the boy. Mrs Sage seeks executrix duties and an extra payout equal to the bequest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps News Association
New York
Railroads back one fare trip to Spokane convention
Railroads of four Pacific Northwest states pledge full support for the commercial clubs convention in Spokane. Union Pacific system with R and W N lines Northern Pacific and Great Northern offer a single fare round trip from Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana. Most clubs plan to send representatives to Spokane on September 26 and 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Washington
Pacific Northwest States
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Fever Horses and Pigs Report From Board of Agriculture
Official returns show 56,788,366 acres of land and water in Great Britain with 2,266,700 acres under crops and grass on June 4, down 20,043 from last year. Orchard acreage rose 2,264 to 247,684. Horses numbered 1,668,681, down 5,752. cattle 7,010,656 up. sheep 25,420,570 up. pigs 101,450 fewer. Overall farming year ending June 4 was unusually satisfactory with good prosperity for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe News Associations
London
Board of Agriculture
Railroad Assessments Set by Baker County Court
Baker County Court fixed O R and N property at 12000 per mile for road bed and 1000 per mile for rolling stock after reviewing statewide valuations. The report notes varied county valuations with Wasco 50 percent on 10000 per mile, Marion full valuation 7000, Multnomah 76 percent on 17444, Union 60 percent on 8250, and Amity 35 percent on 1099 per mile. A lost poll ticket found in La Grande seeks reward for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker's
Wasco County
Marion County
Multnomah
Urion County
Amatyi Ae
Stranger inhil hilgard laborer severely injured at saloon
A rail road construction laborer from Hilgard arrived in the city on number 6 and after hours in a saloon was found in the rear room badly injured. A physician removed him to Blue Mountain hotel where he lies in critical condition. His name is not yet disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilgard
Blue Mountain
Quarterly Conference of the Mormon Church Announces Gatherings
The quarterly Conference of the Mormon church will be held this week end at the new Tabernacle with Apostel CG W Penrose editor of the Desecret News Salt Lake City and Elder C H Hart in attendance. Sessions begin at 10 Oclock in the forenoon. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mormon Church
Apostel CG. W. Penrose
Desecret News
Salt Lake City
C. H. Hart
Apostel Penrose
New Tabernacle
Ladd Canyon Society Reorganizes With Student Program
The Ladd Canyon School literary society plans a Friday evening reunion on September 28 at the schoolhouse. Officers will be elected and the program includes instrumental solos by Jeanie Sherwood, vocal solo by Frankie Peebler, multiple recitations, duets, dialogues, and a Chinese monologue by Eugene Banton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litertary Society of
Ladd Canyon School
Jeanie Sherwood
Mary Banton
Frankie Peebler
Edward Graham Ghorus
Christina Linebarger
Kittie Mulholland
Maud Banton
Hattie Furguson
Ruth Peebler
Hilda Peterson
Irene Mulholland
Eugene Banton
Match Trust 18 Growing Scripps News Association
Representative of the Diamond Match Company sailed today for Japan to carry out the compact between the Japanese Government the American Match Trust and Bryant May. Japan seeks machinery and controls trade in China Australia and parts of the East Indies and Philippine Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps News Association
San Francisco
Diamond Match Company
Japan
American Match Trust
Bryant & May
China
Australia
East Indies
Philippine Islands
American Trust
Expeditions to Reach Poles Launched in Europe
European polar congress in Brussels announces two expeditions to both poles. Dr Jean Charcot leads the south pole project while Charles Bernard heads the north pole venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Brussells
Belgium
Jean Charcot
Charles Bernard
North Pole
September winds shift market at Newtim Dauc Company
A brief from Newtim Dauc Company notes September winds complicate operations and rough conditions in production, with a 25¢ price tag announced for Almond Cucumber cream showcased as a notable product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtim Dauc Company
On The Bridge at Midnight Delivers Sensational Yet Wholesome Drama
Review lauds the melodrama for its rare fusion of pace and scenery. It praises the management for avoiding sensational trash and delivering genuine heart interest with real comedy. Noting the engineering spectacle of a lift draw bridge in Sahat, the piece highlights exceptional stage craft and visual impact. Wednesday Sept 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Reward Offered for Murderer in Baker County Case
Baker County and relatives of the late Mr Moody have offered a reward for the arrest of the unknown murderer who killed him last Saturday in Baker county. George Moody the victim’s father posted a thousand dollars in the National Bank of Baker City. The Baker County Court increased the reward by five hundred dollars bringing the total to fifteen hundred. Sheriff Ed Rand of Baker County aids Baker City police in pursuing the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Mr. Moody
Baker County
George Moody
National Bank of
Baker City
Ed. Rand
Stockmen Plan Roundup Meeting in Summerville Oregon
A notice invites cattle and horse stockmen in Sum imerville and Wenaha Reserve area to a Saturday October 6 1906 10 am meeting in Summerville Oregon. Purpose is to arrange a roundup on the reserve and form a permanent stockmen organization led by J A Woops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumimerville
Wenaha Reserve
Summerville
Ore
J. A. Woops
Call for Bids on Bridges in Union County Oregon
The Union County Court invites sealed bids by October 3 1906 for a wooden combination bridge over the Big Ditch on Randall Road and for a 100 foot span steel bridge over the Grande Ronde River near Palmer Lumber Company mill site La Grande Oregon. Bidders must submit plans and specifications. county reserves right to reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Road
Union County
Oregon
la Grande
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