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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1909

Page

5

Local Notables Arrive as Pendleton News Brews

Local figures including attorneys Denham and Sommer and real estate men Caviness and Todd arrive in Pendleton on the afternoon train. W. Siegrist, O R N watch inspector, attends to duties while Rev. Deal plans a sermon on amusement. Several residents journey from Wallowa and Imbler areas for events, with Royal Arch Masonry and hospital visits noted.

Denham Elgin Chreuit Justus Sommer Ign Dan Shebin Enterprise Lawrence Caviness Wallows County J. &. Anderson Tmbler Cie Wiliam Siegrist Pendleton C. BE. Deal Island City J. St. Oliver Blakeslee Stafford

La Belle Marie and Down on the Farm Shine at Steward Opera House

The Curtiss Comedy company drew a full house last night with La Belle Marie, Leota Howard delivering a striking Jean Ingleside and la Belle Marie performance. The cast including Melvin Mayo George Routh Kehoe and others received strong notices while Down on the Farm promises further entertainment with 10c 15c 25c tickets at Van Burens.

Steward Opera House Flay Pennington Sessile Chawright Lillian Mullaly Flownte Sinleker Curties Company Teneht Mise Howard Oto Re

Pendleton sees business push as railroad pays dues

In Pendleton East Oregon the railroad employes receive pay checks this morning. The Warren Palmer Mill salt delivery is delayed awaiting court action on a non-salt motion. The plaintiff has resolved his case. Grant Lincoln, local baseball promoter, returns from Idaho and eastern Oregon tours praising a potential league as Baker City shows interest.

Pendleton Oregonton Warren-Palmer Mill Grant Lincoln Idaho Oregon Claga 1 Baseball Baker City

Good Time at Dance Brings Help to La Grande Band

A local dance last night drew strong attendance and high praise for the band and orchestra. The profits will cover current expenses for the group, easing the need for members to pay from their own pockets in coming weeks.

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Calhoun Trial Opens as Heney Battles Juror Rock

In San Francisco on February 106, Patrick Calhoun head of United Railroads faced bribery charges. Heney moved to disqualify juror Walter C. Rock using a challenge strategy amid sharp exchanges and heated examination. Rock resisted, leading to tense courtroom exchanges as the case began.

San Francisco Patrick Calhoun United Railroads Heney Walter C. Rock Rock

Alexander drives mayoral bid as Recallers nominate in LA

The Recallers nominate former county supervisor Georer Alexander for mayor against ACC. Harper. If the nomination is ratified Alexander will run. The move aims to oust Harper from office during the recall contest in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Cal Georer Alexander Acc Harper Alexander Ron

King Opens Parliament in London Address on Treaties

King Edward opened parliament in London repeating the throne speech and noting Anglo American treaties. He expressed hope that the agreements would lead to a final and amicable settlement of various matters, including the Newfoundland fisheries and other issues.

London Edward Rapooch Waiterwiyn Newfoundlind Fiakvrles

Foremin J A Watean Reports February Engine Orders

In a reply to questions about business in roibrem circles Gris lem Foremin J A. Watean says the year is ahead of last. He notes 12 days of February 1404 versus this year show 144 engines ordered then, 194 out and in so far this month, with similar in and out figures and 24 engines ordered last night. He adds forty eight engines find their crews, arguing there is no demoralized traffic.

Hexponae Roibrem Grislem Foremin A. Watean Thia Ume Giave Fuse

Millatheas Entertain with Colonial Theme Card Party

The Barnes club of Me Presbyterian church hosted a new card club event at Silverthorn's on First and Midin. Guests wore red white and blue in a colonial dame style tribute to Ceorge. Robert Newlin won the club prize as ROw Logan and Mrs. Rowan hosted a pleasant evening with refreshments.

Philtheas Ceorge Silverthorn First and Midin Barnes Cliwb Me Presbyterian Church Poitathens Club Mr. and Mys Row Logan Robert Newlin

Soldier From Warwickshire Regiment Killed on Kemrud Road

A serviceman from the Warwickshire regiment was killed today near Kemrud road in Peathiwar India. The wartime casualty is reported with limited details available from the field.

Peathiwar India Warwickshire Regiment Kemrud Road

Incorporators Form 470000 Stationery Company

Articles of Incorporation filed in the county clerk's office by Doris Kilburn Blach DR Davis G F Kilburn and W E Blach. The new company capitalizes at 470 000 and will handle wholesale and retail stationery. Walt Bloch, son of Max Bloch of this city, is connected to the enterprise.

Doris Kilburn & Blach DR. Davis G. F. Kilburn W. E. Blach Portland Paper W. E. Bloch Walt Bloch Max Bloch

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