Benson Laid 10 Rest At Home Town
Funeral services for F. W. Benson were held at the Elks temple with Elks oversight. Governor West and Secretary of State Olcott attended as thousands followed the body to the Odd Fellows cemetery for burial with Odd Fellowship rites. A National Guard squad escorted the body to the temple and kept guard until services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Benson
The
Elks
Elks’ Temple
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellowship
Governor West
State Olcott
Company D
National Guard
Voliva Declared Mayor Amid Zion Riot Threats
Zion City April 18. Wilbur Glenn Voliva claims victory over K S Goudie for mayor after a day of rioting and slugging voters. Voliva supporters threaten bloodshed if defeated. troops may be called to quell unrest as Mayor Rithle seeks Governor Deneen protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rithle
Gvernor Deneen
Gun victim rests well in Grande Rond Hospital
Little Miss Mathson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ole Mathson of Perry rests quietly at Grande Rond hospital after being accidentally shot through the abdomen Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mathson
Ole Mathson
Perry
Grande Rond Hospital
Father Kills Family then Ends Own Life in Ohio
In Youngstown Ohio on April 18 Grandt Rickett a plumber fearing blindness murdered his wife and two children aged 8 and 5 with an ax and fatally wounded two more children aged 11 and 15 and 16 before killing himself with a revolver. He left a note saying he would rather kill them than leave them unsupported. Charlotte and Helen died earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngston
Ohio
Grandt Rickett
Pear
Raymond
Charlotte
Helen
Mairied
Edwin
Dog Poisoning Case Heads to Circuit Court
An alleged dog poisoning case moves to circuit court with Evans and Smith, two sewer construction workers from East La Grande, on trial for poisoning Nate Zweiffel's dog. The jury is being selected as proceedings begin after an earlier preliminary hearing in justice court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Evans
Smith
Esst la Grande
Nate Zweiffel
Justice Court
Grand Patriarch Lee Wimbersi Visits La Grande Encampment
Grand Patriarch Lee Wimbersi of Roseburg head of the grand encampment 1. O. O. F. in Oregon arrives in La Grande for an annual visitation. A special meeting will be held this evening with a large attendance expected as he tours Eastern Oregon visiting encampments this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Wimbesi
Roseburg
Oregon
la Grande
Wimberly
Murray Duo Freed by Jury After Second Trial
Joe Murray and Earl Murray, once linked to box car thefts, were found not guilty in a second trial after a hung jury in the first. Railroad detectives pressed for conviction but the jury acquitted after about ninety minutes of deliberation. Authorities may re-arrest the pair on a Baker warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Joe Murray
Earl Murray
Notice of Street Improvement in La Grande Oregon
Notice issued under 1909 and 1911 council resolutions for Improvement District No 9 to lay macadam on Fourth Street from south of O ven ue to north of C Avenue. Affected properties lie between west Fourth Street and a line from O avenues through blocks 74 75 89 96 Chaplin's addition and blocks 10 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
City
la Grande
Oregon
Fourth Street
Gald
O Venue
C Avenue
O Avenues
Chaplin
La Grande council plans special assessment for street improvement
The city will levy a special assessment on all properties in the Arnolds addition and nearby blocks in La Grande Oregon to cover an estimated cost of 15070 for the Fourth and Fifth street area. The April 19 1911 meeting at 8 p m will hear claims from aggrieved property owners and set the levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnolds & Drays
Arnolds
la Grande
Fourth Street
Fifth Street
Chaplin
City of
Union County
Oregon
la Grandes
C. M. Humphreys
Rebels Driven Away By Americans Held For Instructions
This afternoon the rebels were driven away by American forces and are being held subject to instructions as the situation develops with signs of recovery from the shock.
Firing Opens Battle for Juarez Across Border Hills
El Paso notes early sunrise firing as federals retreat toward The Meb while Madero forces near Juarez expected to arrive this afternoon. Insurgents count 1600 at Bauche en route north with 1000 positioned 12 miles south of Juarez, consul reports an impending clash.
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el Paso
Bel Paso
Juarez
Madero
Bauche
Tambourel
Consul Wards
Washington
Cavalry Goes South on Four Trainloads
Des Moines reports the sixth cavalry began movement toward Douglas with four trainloads of troops. The arrival is expected to support operations in the southern region as the crew advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sixth Cavalry
Douglas
Fraternal Orders Directory for La Grande Oregon
Directory lists La Grande lodges including F and A M La Grande Lodge No. 4 2 meets first and third Saturdays at 730 pm with cordial welcome to all Masons. Elks Lodge No 433 meets Thursdays at 8 pm in Elk's club inviting Washing brothers. Woodmen of the World La Grande Lodge No 169 meets second and fourth Saturdays at KP hall with visiting modern welcome. A L A La Grande Camp No 7703 meets Mondays at I O F hall inviting visiting neighbors. Rebekahs Crystal Lodge No 5 meets Tuesdays at I O O F hall inviting visiting members. Knights of Pythias Red Cross Lodge No 27 meets Mondays at Castle hall with a Pythian welcome. O E S Hope Chapter No 13 C B C hall states second and fourth Wednesdays monthly with visiting members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M
la Grande Lodge
L. M. Hoyt
W. M
G. Williams
B. P. O. B—La Grande Lodge No
Elk's Club
Depot Street
Washington Avenue
Washing Brothers
H. J. Ritter
Woodmen OF the World
K. P. Hall
D. Fitzgerald
C. C
J. H. Keenbey
MW. W. A
la Grande Camp No
I. O
Rebekahs
Crystal Lodge
Xatie Arbuckle
N. G
Anna Alexander
Knights OF Pythias—Red Cross Lodge No
Castle Hall
Old Bik’s Hall
Knights
O. E
Hope
Women of Woodcraft Circle 47 Meeting Notice
Ronde Circle No 47 meets Thursday evening in the me with visiting members Chloe Egbinson and Lizzie Elleworth noted among attendees. Further details and location to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women OF Woodcraft
Ronde Circle No
Chloe Egbinson, Lizzie Elleworth
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Benson
Hom Town
Odry
Woliva
Zionistec
Zion
Kreso Dip
Paul
Wright Drug Company
Ens Joh
New York
Chicago
Feit
Gribel
Ganzed
Workman
Baker
Noew
Mra. Zuber
Cavalry
the Fraternal Orders
I. R. Snook
Jess Paul
C. G. R. L. Lincoln
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