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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
6
Prof Hicks, famed for daring flights and several ascensions, visited the Looking Glass country to weigh an ascent next Sunday for tourists. No decision yet, but alighting on tree tops here seems unlikely. Hicks plans to attempt the ascent at 6 o'clock Sunday.
At the Scenic theater manager Gardinier adds 60 chairs to handle crowds. Two headliners Nocturnal Thieves and Pat Baby return for tonight’s performance along with Wouldn’t That Tire You and Oh What LAnges Are Both Good Onya. Miss Gertie Pike and Mr. Pean sing quartet as a strong feature.
Patrons at the Sherwood Electric theater praise the ventilations and eclectic fans as warm weather proves no trouble. The week’s program satisfies, with a standout Rag Picker's Daughter and Mr Williams’s songs drawing frequent applause.
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