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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1911

Page

5

Sleep Walker and Other Shorts at Thessis Theatre

Vitagraph presents Sleep Walker about a somnambulist who steals in his sleep aided by an admirer who helps him escape a near punishment. Lubin features Indiana's Sacrifice with Pik, Carlisle College, and native customs. Pathé shows Over the Cliff a dramatised tale of a mountebank and family. A song performance and Maz’s homecoming conclude the program.

Vitagraph Indiana Lubin Pik Carlisle College Blaife

Local Notices and Community Happenings in May

Dr Posey promotes eye ear nose and throat care near Selder’s store with class hours from 9 to 11 80 and 1 30 to 7 p m Joe Woods leads Crystal cafe remodeling into the Delmonico inviting patrons Ladies of the Catholic Altar Society host lawn social at J E Foley’s home with cake and ice cream Sundays Christian church to feature Maynard R Thompson of Heppner Oregon as preacher Butterick patterns now distributed by Cash Bazaar Amalgamated Sugar warns hunters on its farms Ethel McCormick seeks her mother who has remarried since last heard.

Posey Selder’s

Personal notices from La Grande area lodging and visits

John Healy a Union citizen stopped at the Foley last night. R Murphy of Syracuge was a Foley guest. Thomas Bryden of Enterprise stayed at the Savoy. Miss Ethel Wright visited friends during the weekend. Dr M Roberts from Yale stopped at the Foley. D F Williams a Wallowa resident also at the Foley. D J Caybill of Spokane registered at the Foley. Curtiss Jackson visited from Hampton Oregon and stayed at the Savoy. John S Savoy of Burns registered at the Savoy. Fred Schoenherr of Ukiah business visitor staying at the Savoy. Frank Barltsenior family business near reported slightly better today. Thomas Schmidt and George Loucke of Council Bluffs La Grande visitors staying at the Savoy. J B Bowden Baker prominent Knights of Columbus member registered at La Grande. Mr Hager Baker Orpheum proprietor transacted business in the city. Moorhouse Pendleton known as let er buck visited Foley. L Todd Hazen M M Cavinesg and Mr Harrold of Seattle stayed at the Foley. Mrs H W Bohnenkamp and Mrs H Grady with Will Erickson of Spokane left for Spokane by auto. C W Paris Wal la Walla business man stayed at the Summer. Mrs Nichole wife of Enterprise doctor was a Summer guest. Eugene Good and Charles Harding rusticators at Joseph lake arrived this afternoon and are back at their duties. T E Paxton Baker Democrat city editor passed through on way home from Joseph after camping. He stayed at the Summer. Uncle George Webb ex state treasurer and daughter Mrs Frank Frasier of Pendleton visiting La Grande at Jap H Stevens home. Webb is Stevens' father in law.

Eee F. We Hant Lily v . Noy Calla Remedi C. W. Paris Walla Walla Nichole Eugene Good Charles Harding Joseph Lake T. E. Paxton The Bake Democrat Joseph George Webb Frank Frasier Pendleton la Grande Jap H. Stevens Webb

New 14 Inch Guns to Redefine Naval Power

A Washington report outlines 14 inch naval guns with 2600 ft per second muzzle velocity and 12 inch armor penetration at eight miles. Mounted on Texas and New York class battleships, the weapons cost about 1245600 dollars per pair, promising unmatched power and potential destruction at long range. A separate France union federation bans prison building operations by its member bodies.

Washington Uncle Sam Texas New York

Seashore Outing Group Special From La Grande

Travel piece advertises a low $16 round trip fare from La Grande to Sea shore North Beach for Portland detour and Astorea Centennial celebration. Special train departs La Grande at 8 p.m. Wednesday August 28. Agents to provide details.

Portland la Grande Seashore North Beach

Large ten room house for rent on Sixth Street

Sixth Street ten room house offered for rent at 50 dollars with potential to rise to 76 dollars. Good for housekeeping suites with east frontage, shade trees, cement walk, and lawn. Lot 80 by 110 in excellent location for a large apartment house. Easy terms. Contact Geo H Currey 108 Elm Street. 8 17 12t

Geo. H. Currey Elm Street

J. H. Peare to Represent Local Neat at Conclave

J H Peare departs for San Francisco to attend the national Eagles meeting. He plans a month away visiting relatives, returning with his daughter who is visiting California and Mrs John McKenna in the south. Local notices warn against sewer connections and urge compliance with plumbing regs with penalties for violations. The Moroccan Affair news notes German pressure and rumored troop landings at Agadir as tensions rise in early 20th century Europe.

J. H. Peare Neat San Francisco National Association of Eagles California John McKenna South London Par Berlin Sek Gernady Germany Agadir

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thessis Theatre Pathe Aung Ferrin Joe Woods Crystal Cafe Woods Delmonico Ladies of the Catholic Altar Society J. EB Foley Christian Church Maynard R. Thompson Heppner, Ore Cash Bazaar Amalgamated Sugar Company Ethel McCormick Bradley & Co Wright Drug Co C. N. Callender Emmett Idaho Etta C. Allen Ina’ McTettham LaGrande Justice of the Peace Williams Knights of Columbus Baker Knights John Healy R. Murphy Syracuge Thomas Bryden Enterprise Savoy Ethel Wright Alliel Dr. M. Roberts Yale the Foley D. F. Wiliams Wallowa D. J. Caybill Spokane Curtiss Jackson Hampton Oregon John S. Savoy Burns, Ore Fred Schoenherr Ukiah Frank Barls Mr. Barlts Thomas Schmidt George Loucke Council Bluffs J. B. Bowden Baker Mr. Hager Baker Orpheum Theatre Mr. Moorhouse Buck L. Todd Hazen M. M. Cavinésg Mr. Harrold Seattle H. W. Bohnenkamp H. ©. Grady Will Erickson Bohnenkamp Pattison Bros Amin Rairn CALRY Federation of Trade Unions France Madison Avenue Observer Office Perry Yards Grande Ronde Lumber Company Perry L. J. Ferguson Elgin A. le Richardson North Anna Brooks J. A. Russel Common Council L. M. Hoyt
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