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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
5
Brief items from Port land and nearby towns report train crews and conductors traveling, local business visits, and social and club events. Notables include Rev C H King, Rev H Shangle, Mr A B Heulat, and Conductor James Conners. Community happenings cover church gatherings, social committees, and visits from residents like Uncle Geo Webb and the Brenholts family.
The Pacific Express company will ship apples to Spokane for show purposes at two cents per pound and return the produce free of charge.
With the city election in Dayton Washington approaching, the race centers on a bitter battle over the liquor question. The contest pits the saloon element against church factions as voters head to the polls.
A safe in the post office at Lents Portland was blown open this morning and about $100 taken. The burglars worked quietly, allowing residents above to remain unaware of the crime. Local officials investigated and no injuries were reported.
Lyric theater manager H. P. Parsons was arrested today on a concealed weapons charge. The complainant, Charles Baker formerly with the theater, testified but the case was dismissed for lack of evidence by city attorney J. F. Baker.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church will serve supper from 6 30 in connection with their bazaar tomorrow at the Huntington building Him street. Menu includes meats baked beans brown bread scalloped potatoes salads doughnuts cake and coffee. A grand ball is planned for Friday evening at Bikes hall.
The illustration previews a trained animal show at the Steward Opera House for two nights starting Monday December 7. Signor Parmeto, badly injured by a lion 16 weeks ago, is replaced by Arnoelia Altimore who performs with notable nerve and skill.
The Pastime theater adds a new machine and heating system to provide a constant temperature for patrons comfort. Manager Eccles touts it as making the venue the most up to date electric theater in the inland empire with plans for further improvements. Tonight offers a complete program change plus the Hoyts at Lyric with Madam Hoyt performing rifle work, touted as her strongest act.
Manager Parsons elevates the Lyric with a night of all new pictures and songs. The frontest Indy rifle shot echoes in the program as audiences expect high standards and renewed patronage.
The Scenic presents a complete program shift featuring Shakespeare's Richard III as the main attraction praised as a remarkable handpainted film with superb acting. Cecil Summers returns with a fresh vaudeville turn promising strong audience appeal and other notable numbers appear in the house advertisement.
Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church on Washington Avenue and Bisth Street features morning sermon Power With God and evening message God Questioning thy Boul. Special choir music, Sunday school 9 45 a m led by W L Bren Kolt, CBS service 6 20 p m with teacher Misa Lillian Baker. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m Rev W Seemann D D officiating.
Sunday schedule lists 8 45 Sunday school led by Dr Stevenson superintendent 11 morning worship brief pastor talk Present Assets and Future Possibilities Lord's Supper and new members welcomed 6 30 evening worship sermon The National Treasurer Who Finds the Pearl of Greatest Price Praiseful singing Corola welcome to all W H Gibson
Bible school at 9 45 a m with classes for all ages and a good time for each. Morning worship at 11 a m including the Lord s supper. Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 with Y P B C and Junior E. Rev O H King minister urges all members to attend both morning and evening services.
Sunday school at 10 40 morning service at 11 Bible lines at 4 16 evening service at 5 Verseary meeting Monday at 7 30 Friday 7 40 litany and address Choir practice Rev Upton H Gibbs rector.
Morning sermon at M FE Church explores The Bible School. Evening service discusses Power of Influence led by Pastor C EB Deal.
The foreign missionary society of the M E B church met at Mrs. Emma Simmons' home yesterday afternoon to discuss Social Evils of Islam. Light refreshments were served by the hostess.
F D Halsten closes his Adams Avenue furniture and house furnishing shop after years at the present location, saying the sale is necessary because the property has been sold. See the ad in this issue.
Dr W D McMillan operates Painias Dentistry at the La Grande National Bank Building offering expert gold work and special attention to children's teeth with two contact phones listed.
E. D. Selder promotes the candy shop emphasizing purity freshness and fine flavor. Customers are urged to get acquainted and assured of their money's worth whether buying small or large amounts of candy.
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