Local society notes and traffic from La Grande area
Local items report travel and visits among residents of La Grande and nearby towns. People noted include Mrs Katie Bowman, J B Foley, R A Hug, Sheriff Childers, Ed Conley, F C Bramwell, Mrs Ed Hanley, Mrs W T Grider, Mrs Johanna McLaughlin, Arch ie McLaughlin, Prof John Frost, Miscoa Frances Heritage Alma Thompson, Mrs James Clark, J C Gulling, Misa Ethel, Lou Givens, A noseen land of Christmas trees seen, R E Stevenson, timber and apple shipments, church choir additions, Jerry Caonnoway, Claude Miller, timber and land office delays, A D Puter, James Weaver, La Grande Ironworks projects, Mr and Mrs McEwing, and ongoing Jamnion versus Mitchell land contest.
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John, Frost
Eosity
Union
Miscoa
Frances Heritage
Alma Thompson
la Grande
James Clark
Elgin
J. C. Gulling
Portland
Misa Ethel
North Powder
Haines
Lou Givens
Kangus City
Athens
R. E. Stevenson
Huntington
Cablos
M. E. Church
Washington
A. D. Puter
Land of
Hindu philosopher from Baker City to lecture in city
A Hindu philosopher arrived today from Baker City and may arrange a future lecture with illustrations in the near future.
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India
Baker City
Manager Parson Presents Week at the Lyric
The Lyric hosts Manager Parson this week with the Hoyt rifle act and other features. The pictures and illustrated songs are noted as worthwhile. The overall show receives mixed remarks and strong performances from the two Hoyts.
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Parson
Lyric
Hoyts
Parson Einige
Handwriting Expert to Verify Suicide Letter Link to Death
In San Francisco Theodore Kytka, a handwriting expert, is called by police to decide if the letter that accompanied deadly stomach powders was written by Harry Boas. The finding will determine whether Boas sent the poison to himself.
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San Francisco
Dec
Theodore Kytka
San Franciscd Polce
Harry Boas
Boas
North Powder to be Electrically Lighted Tonight
North Powder Oregon will be electrically lighted tonight as wiring nears completion. Most of the wiring has been installed and the town prepares to switch on electric illumination.
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North Powder
Santa Claus
New Film Run at Pastime Shows Sharp Detail
Theater advertises four new numbers at the Pastime this evening with bright clear pictures and new songs. Two comic acts and two sentimental pieces are featured, boasting machines that render fine details such as whiskers on the hero’s lip.
Edna Billik Pleads for Father Pardon in Illinois
Edna Billik, daughter of Herman Billik, condemned to hang next Friday for the murder of the Vreel family, began writing letters to Illinois girls urging them to wire Governor Deneen asking for a pardon for her father.
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Chicago
Edna Billik
Herman Billik
Vreal
Illnois
Deneen
Scenic theater hosts new vaudeville program tonight
The Scenic presents a refreshed program with Cecil Summers inviting friends for a lively evening. Illustrated songs promise a sensation and the pictures and plot aim to hold audience interest with a complete change of bill and new material.
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Cecil Summers
Bill Mos
Pact Declared Invalid by Senator Money
Senator Money of Mississippi says the Root-Japan agreement is effectively a treaty and invalid without Senate ratification. He argues the pact lacks binding force until approved by the Senate.
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Senate
Senator Money
Washington
Mississippi
United States
Money
Secretary Root
Japan
Fire Destroyed Twenty-Five Cottages in Salisbury Beach
A late afternoon fire in Salisbury Beach, a Boston suburb, destroyed twenty five cottages and burned twelve more. Local fire units battled the blaze through the evening causing extensive property damage. No injuries reported.
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Boston
Salisbury Heach
Bazaar flourishes at Huntington Presbyterian supper
From early morning until late tonight the Huntington building hosts a bazaar run by Presbyterian church ladies. A sumptuous supper will be served tonight at 6:30 for 25 cents to the public.
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Huntington
City Football Meeting Sets Team for Pendleton Games
Tomorrow at 3 PM city football players will choose a captain and manager and start preliminary practice as they determine the number of men who will train from now until Christmas for two games with Pendleton. A large attendance is urged.
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Pendleton
Ki ser hand colored photographs and Christmas greetings
A brief ad for a small shop at 906 Main Avenue selling a line of Ki ser hand colored photographs of American stones and limited Christmas greetings with a call to act quickly.
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Kiser
Dentist Dr W D McMillan Painless Dentistry
Dr W D McMillan offers painless dentistry with expert gold work and special attention to children's teeth. Office located in the La Grande National Bank Building. Both phones listed.
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la Grande National Bank
Property Owners of The Dalles Plan Paying Move
Property owners in The Dalles appear determined to proceed with a payment plan that supporters say will be beneficial. The article notes strong local backing and indicates the action aims to fund a community project.
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Dalles
Elks Memorial Services Plans Announced
An Elks memorial service program is set for tomorrow afternoon with remarks by W. Levens of Baker City. The public is invited to attend the solemn exercises featuring a memorial address, prayers, and musical selections led by CG Dunn and various lodge officers. A second note mentions Walla Walla valley poultry raisers forming an incorporated association at Milton.
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Elks
Levenn
Baker City
Halsey Denies Trial Continuance in Publicity Official Case
In San Francisco on December, Theodore Y. Halsey an officially indicted Pacific States Telephone Company publicity officer refused a one month trial postponement. Physicians report he suffers tuberculosis.
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San Francisco
Theodore Y. Halsey
Pacific States Telephone Company
Orchard Near Albany Yields 3000 Boxes Of Apples
An Albany area orchard reported a harvest this fall of about 3000 boxes of apples, roughly five carloads, reflecting strong fruit production for the season.
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Albany
Kankee Sinks Off Pentekse Island After Reef Rescue
Bedford Mase December 5 The cruiser Kankee sank in deep water off Pentekse Island after being pulled from Hen and Chickens reef. All 1206 crewmen were saved. The vessel was raised later and sits afloat with masts funnels and bridge above water.
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Bedford
Mase
Kankee
Pentekse Island
Big horse sale at North Powder draws Portland buyers
A large group of horses were sold at North Powder with Portland buyers purchasing them at an average of 1200 dollars per head.
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North Powder
Portland
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Katie Bowman
Joseph
J. B. Foley
R. A. Hug
Sheriff Childers
Summerville
Ed Conley
Cove
F. C. Bramwell
Ed Hanley
W. T. Grider
Johanna McLaughlin
Archie
Fice
James Weaver
McEwing
May Park Wi
Tacoma
Sound
California
Tom Jamnion
Mra Mitchell
C. H. Finn and
J. T.williamson
the Lyric
Hierman Billik
Illinois
Abd
Presbyterian
Main Avenue
W. D. McMillan
Xmas Bocklets
Ferguson
Elks’ Memorial Services
Dunn
Ole
Liiten
Hugh Metal
C. P. Ferrin
W. K. Davis
H. M. Monson
Twanhoe
the Great Heavenly Choir
Juan Jordan
T. J. Scroggin
Frances Ellifsen
J. van Buren
Levens Baker City Lodge No
W. K. Davin
F.C. Bramwell
Bentrom Tv' Ora Ciosins
W. Seemann
First Presbyterian Church
W. Berry
Union County
D. Haisten
Adams Ave
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