Local items from La Grande and region brief updates
A round of brief notices from La Grande Oregon and nearby areas. Traders, travelers, and professionals pass through or depart for Portland Spokane Baker City Walla Walla Hood River and Sumpter while local businesses and families send greetings and farewells. The Apostle John Henry Smith and Bishop G W Nibley plan to attend the Mormon stake conference in La Grande.
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John Henry Smith
G. W. Nibley
Funda
Mormon Church
Salt Lake
la Grande Su
Valley Points
Fred J. Holmes
Robert Miller
Walla Walla
M. & M. Company
New Implement
Miller
Portland
Butter Fat Price Quote From Blue Mountain Creamery
December butter fat set at 24 cents with 34 cents for December listed elsewhere. Blue Mountain Creamery Company urges producers to deliver cream to meet rising demand and guarantees 24 cents for December.
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Blue Mountain Creamery Company
National Rivers and Harbors Congress approves officers slate
The National Rivers and Harbors Congress ratified a slate for the coming year. Joseph Ransdell of Louisiana was named president and J. E. Ellison of Cincinnati secretary treasurer. Board directors include former California Governor Pardee, A. Devers of Portland, and N. G. Blalock of Walla Walla.
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Washington
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Joseph Ransdell
Louisiana
J. E. Ellison
Cincinnati
Pardee
California
A. Devers
Portland
N. G. Blalock
Waila Walla
Uncertain Trial Schedule For Lincoln and Spillman
The justice of the peace remains unsure about liquor case hearings. He issued warrants after the information was filed, with Constable Faulk claiming service but returns not yet filed. A 7 20 tonight hearing time is unverified as of late afternoon.
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Faulk
Stewart
Lincoln
Spillman
La Follette to Launch Weekly Political Magazine
Madison Wisconsin December 11 Senator La Follette will begin a new weekly magazine with initial appearance in two or three weeks likely during the Christmas holidays The periodical will focus largely on politics and include literary features following in the footsteps of William J Bryan and other literary statesmen.
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Madison
Wis
la Follette
Wiliam J. Bryan
Jealousy leads to soldier's deadly restaurant shooting
Private D C Duke of Company B 20th Infantry is jailed in connection with the murder of First Sergeant Edward Stanton at a Presidio restaurant. Duke and Stanton confronted a woman. Duke opened fire after returning with a revolver. Stanton died and Duke was wounded by a sergeant during the escape attempt.
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Pacific Grove
Cal
D. C. Duke
Co. B
20Th Infantry
Edward Stanton
Duke
Stanton
Presidio
Polveman Dowch
Rock Springs Cowl Shipped in Two Carloads
Rock Springs cowl received in two carloads, best handled locally in the city. Grande Ronde Cash Company facilitated the transfer and delivery of the items.
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Rock Springs
Grande Ronde Cash Company
Scenic program draws cheers with vaudeville acts and new acts
The article reviews a Scenic program featuring Gordon and Price as a vaudeville team with a new line of dope and Muay Hart in black face delivering strong acts. It notes Mae Hart performing guitar and song, with a matinee for school children and audiences in Portland and Beattle.
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Gordon & Price
Muay Hart
Mae Hart
Portland
Beattle
Lyric program and vaudeville review note changes
The Lyric changes program three times weekly and last evening's pictures covered new subjects and were acceptable. The vaudeville act faced a near slip from a black face performer but the show overall was strong. Hoyt as professor of acting delivered a first class interpretation of the old school. Jumbo urged to keep English within proper bounds and to learn from the changes three times a week.
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Hoyt
Pastime Theater Last Night Praised For Feature
The Pastime pictures last evening were exceptionally good with the feature number far superior to the footage and acting notably strong. Mr Ferrin’s song delighted the audience showing his rich choral powers as he performed. Next week Manager Eccles promises a special attraction the L D and quartet renowned in La Grande.
Sunday Church Services Across Washington and Ninth Streets
Sunday at First Presbyterian Church on Washington avenue and Sixth St features Rev W H Bleakney of Pendleton Academy preaching morning and evening with a Sunday school at 9 45 and a 6 30 prayer meeting led by George M Rogers. Pirot Methodist Episcopal Church near Fourth Street hosts Bible school at 9 46 with morning worship at 11 and evening services at 7 30 led by Mrs Loda Redhead for the Haworth league.
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First Presbyterian Church
Washington Avenue
Sixth St
W. H. Bleakney
Pendleton Academy
Pirot
C. B. Deal
Advent Church Schedule with Upton Gibbs Rector
The weekly program lists Holy Communion at 9 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning service at 11 a.m. Bible class at 4 15 p.m. and evening service at 6 p.m. Litany and choir practice Friday at 7 30 p.m. Rev Upton H Gibbs is rector.
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Upton H. Gibbs
Land Office Busy As Buyers Snatch Government Land
The local land office reports strong business with many filings contest applications and final proofs. Register Bramwell notes ample land listings, assuring continued employment while United States Commissioner John Hailey Jr. visits from Pendleton to conduct business before the land office.
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Register Bramwell
United States
John Hailey, Jr
Pendleton
United States Land Office
Desperado Robs Dive in Memphis Attack
Memphis on December 11 reports a desperado named William Latura attacked a crowded dive full of Black patrons without provocation, injuring several people. Latura was captured later, authorities said.
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Memphis
Tenn
William Latura
James F. Wall Heads to Portland for Short Trip
James F. Wall leaves tonight for Portland to spend a few days and expects to return early next week.
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James F. Wall
Portland
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