Local residents and visitors checked in at Canyon City hotels
F 8 Leighter and family of Canyon City spent last night in town. Ww C Currey of Union visits county seat. F Weyer and wife of Seattle stay at the Savoy. Sam Spincher of Wallowa registered at the Savoy Hotel. Miss Oscenl Blowers of Seattle stops at the Savoy. H A Ketchum of Baker City registered at the Summer Hotel. Fred Densler and kin head to Minam for a week outing. Geo Kreiger at Hot Lake reported stable. J E Youel of Union from Wallowa staying at the Somer. Mrs J E Montgomery of Pendleton en route home from Wallowa. Dr C H Upton moves to John Collier residence. Miss Mildred Bush threatened with appendicitis but improving. Chas Harding returns from head of the lake. Mr and Mrs H S Massee in Union for Blue Mountain Creamery matters. Atty George Cochran, water commissioner candidate, in Baker City on business.
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George Cochran
Baker City
Local Residents Plan Brief Travels and Visits Across Wallowa
Jap Stevens heads to Wallowa County for a few days visiting all townships. District Attorney F B Ivanhoe also travels to Wallowa for several days to handle legal matters. Miss Pearl Pepper of Walla Walla returns from Joseph after a lake outing with friends. L F Masse and Mrs Massee return from Minam. Mrs Massee visiting in Enterprise. Mize Frances Masset, P T & T bookkeeper at Baker City, en route to Carson Springs and Portland, to visit Mrs Hugh T Shelley. J E Murray, Minnesota University student from London Ohio, visits Prof Sheets in Union this week. Arthur Mulligan leaves for Montpelier, then Omaha, Kansas City, Denver, Salt Lake, on a month long vacation. Flavia Ritter leaves with Mrs Fred G Schilke for Portland to visit friends. Milas Ritter to remain with an aunt there.
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Miss Pearl
Pepper
Walla Walla
City
Joseph
Mize
Frances Masset
Baker City
Carson Springs
Portland
Hugh T. Shelley
J. E. Murray
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
London
Ohio
Sheets
Union
Arthur Mulligan
Montpelier
Omaha
Kansas City
Denver
Salt Lake
Flavia Ritter
J. H. Ritter
Fred G. Schilke
Poritland
Milas Ritter
Bishop Smith to preside at Idaho conference in Joseph
Bishop Charles W. Smith, head of the Methodist church in the Pacific Northwest, travels from Portland to Joseph to preside over the Idaho conference starting tomorrow morning. He is joined by numerous Idaho and Oregon pastors and by Samuel Kirkeller of the American Bible Society. The bishop has led the Northwest Bishopric for two years after a long tenure at the Dunke Christian Advocate.
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Charles W. Smith
Portland
Methodist
Pacific Northwest
la Grande
Joseph
Idaho
Oregon
Samuel Kirkeller
American Bible Society
Bishop Smith
Dunke Christian Advocate
Northwest
Observer Announces Annual Industrial Edition for Eastern Oregon
The Observer plans a forthcoming Annual Industrial Edition highlighting Eastern Oregon opportunities with strong support from La Grande business men. The issue will cover Wallowa land openings and aims for broad distribution among people considering the Northwest from other regions.
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Observer
la Grande
Oregon
Wallowa
Northwest
Middle and Eastern States
Mrs Henry Slightly Hurt in Portland Stair Accident
Mrs J C Henry was injured by a fall down stairs in Portland and taken to Good Samaritan hospital. Her husband Judge Henry rushed to Portland but learned the injuries were light and returned to the trip. The incident caused alarm in La Grande before the update.
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Portland
la Grande
J. C. Henry
Henry
Race Meet Possibility In Garden City Boosts Auto Promoters
After a Boise to La Grande trip in an Overland 38, J. D. Moore Arch Fairbairn and Charles G. Branham of Idaho report interest in a motor race in Walla Walla or Garden City. They say the Boise Intermountain meet drew 6000 fans and boosted excitement for another big mid summer event.
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Boise
J. D. Moore
Arch Fairbairn
Charles G. Branham
Idaho City
la Grande
Moore
IntergMountain Auto Company
Walla Walla
Mesers
Fairbairn
Branham
Bolse
Inter-Mountain Park
Speed Kings of the West
Fire at Kiefer Hotel Quickly Extinguished
A small blaze broke out at the Kiefer hotel today. firefighters arrived promptly. The fire department was alerted and mobilized, but the incident was short lived and contained with no injuries reported.
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Kiefer Hotel
Mendelsohn Optics Promotes Correct Lenses in Portland
Dr. M P Mendelsohn, optician, located at 1105 Adams Ave opposite the post office, advertises deep curve lenses for a wider field and clearer vision. One charge covers exam, glasses, and frames. guarantees satisfaction and offers after hours by appointment.
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Adams Ave
Esperanto Baseball Attracts Global Delegates In Washington
Washington prepares for a game at American League Park attended by Esperanto delegates. Umpires will use Tri Frapunio for three strikes while scorecards and translations aid foreign fans and reporters. Police assist crowds as officials test Esperanto announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Capital
American League Park
Film Week At Isis Highlights Life of Napoleon
Pathé's Life of Napoleon screens at the Isis theatre this week with a full description of the French leader's life and battles. Also showing A Mad Dog Scare, a comic film, and a flustrated song souvenir presented to Mrs.
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Napoleon
Pathe
Isis Theatre
Ferris
Big Unions May Unite In Labor Conference
A high level meeting in Indianapolis on August 17 involving AFL president Gompera and Miners President Moyer plus other labor leaders signals possible affiliation of the United Mine Workers with the Western Federation of Miners. Lewis did not participate, and the talk hints at inflation stance. A band dance at the Elks hall is scheduled for tonight.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
Western Federation of Minerala
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Moyer
Gompera
Lewis
Meeting of the W. C. T. U. at Mrs Math ews Home
Members of the W C T U are requested to attend a gathering next Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs R Math ews located at 607 Seventh Street. All members are urged to be present.
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W.C. T. Tsu
R. Mathews
Seventh Street
Band Members to Play at Elks Ball Tonight
The band will perform tonight at the Elks Ball, offering entertainment while the Newlin Drug Co advertises health and comfort supplies for patients during sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Indian Chief on Stand Admits Choctaw Hired Burton
Chief Johnson of the Choctaw tribe testified before a congressional investigating committee that former Senator Burton of Kansas was hired as attorney for the tribe. After Burton was elected his brother Z T Burton was employed by the tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulphur
Oklo
Johnson
Congressional
Ivestigating Committee
Burton
Kansas
Z. T. Burton
Insurance Money Hurdle in Monon President Death
Chicago August 17 Insurance men doubt collection of 105000 policy on Monon Railway president who died by gunshot at his summer home The widow has not filed a claim and wishes to avoid reopening the investigation into the mysterious death of her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rawn
Monon Railway
Band to Perform Open Air Concert This Sunday Evening
The Band plans an open air concert on the street this Sunday evening, inviting passersby to enjoy music in a casual outdoor setting. Local residents are encouraged to attend and bring friends.
German Evangelicals Convene in Bloomington
The German Evangelical Lutheral Synod of the Central West opens its convention in Bloomington Illinois with Rev P Brand of Pittsburg delivering the opening sermon. The sectional meeting will run daily through Thursday evening as part of the denominational sessions. Amateur photographers are urged to visit Newlin Drug Co as a store HQ for camera supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ill
P. Brand
Pittsburg
Pagner
Newlin Drug CO
Libby Trial Starts Amid Claims of Insanity Defense
The Libby murder case opens as Senator Long and counsel argue for emotional insanity as the defense. The defendant, facing the charge for killing her spouse, is described as near breakdown and remains in court on the train aboard scene.
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Libby
Imbo Ee
Senator Long
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