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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1909

Page

5

Local society notes and theatre previews from La Grande

Pendleton items report S B Stafford a Pendleton visitor and Horace Ludiker at the St George in La Grande. The Ww. TOU. meet at 2 40 at Mrs Joseph Palmers home. Scofield heads east for Wallowa county points with an accounting firm. J Dobbins, formerly Wallowa Union rep, is named. Bes vie Canwright and Lillian Mullaly praise last night's wis. The comedy Out West, top bill tonight, is a western melodrama with Melvin Mayo and Mike Howard in key roles.

Mange Melvin Mayo Mike Howard

Local Notices and Travel Reports from Wallowa Region

A collection of brief items: Kinney arrives on the route to Portland to handle business, Oliver makes a Union trip, Stewart returns from Wallowa county, and local residents discuss streets, mines, and timber claims. Wests depart for Prosser, Olmstead attends Masonie Winguet, and others plan moves to Bellingham. Freight car incident near Bilgard halts a line. a step toward church meetings and diocesan notices follow, with bankruptcy and notices related to James T. Smith and John S. Helgin. A report from Denver notes Geronimo’s death at Fort Sill after a long Apache resistance.

J. A Oliver Union BE. J. Stewart Wallowa County Mra R.A West Prosser Mr. Weert Presbyterian Church Hells J. K. Wright Presbyterian Oregon Idithie von Treper James Tt. Smith Bank Ny Develer Mt Bebhore John S. Helgin Mirchy Tim Frank Phy

Steward Opera House Opens Weeklong Run of Down of the Faro

An audience enjoys the opening night of the comedy company at the Steward Monday presenting Down of the Faro. Ruth Talbot portrayed by Mive Lent Howard drew praise along with strong turns from Melvin Mayo George South Chic Kehoe and Ray Pennington. M. Curtiss as the village wit was uproarious and tops the cast.

Steward Opera Terilas Steward Ruth ‘Albon Mive Howard Hile Mears Melvin Mayo George South Chic Kehoe Ray Penningon Curtiss

Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition to Feature Unique Flowers

The Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition in Seattle next summer will showcase flowers never before grown in the United States as part of its decorative features. Also mentioned is a sales pitch for “Out West” and seating at Van Buren's News Depot with prices 10c 20c and 30c.

Seuta van Buren United States Alaska

Boise-La Grande congress moves to prepare for meeting

The Idaho Oregon Development League holds its Boise gathering this month to ensure La Grande is well represented. Officials including Caldwell secretary and Pendleton president urge members to secure credentials from The Commercial Club president as preparations proceed. The group plans extensive outsider involvement and local section planning. Traffic updates on the Mon Wind Central railroad are noted for February.

Onetartesevera Avressor T. A. Rinehart League la Oronile la Grande Boise de Lowell Pendleton Caldwell

Willam B Winburn Wed Miw Benton in Ladd Canyon

Willam B Winburn of this city married Miw Benton of Ladd Canyon this afternoon in Justice Angus Stewart s office. The couple are well known in the county and will reside at home in La Grande.

Willam B. Winburn Angus Stewart Marmaret A. Benton Ladd Canyon

Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Cough Cure and Lung Health

Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that cures stubborn coughs and prevents pneumonia from neglected colds. Emphasizes a yellow package and absence of opiates, urging consumers to choose the genuine product over unknown preparations.

Foley

Wrangle Averts House Senate Clash Over Bond and Bribery Accusations

The dispute centers on A J B Manly of Portland and Bingham over a bond set at 49000 to secure a title. Bingham accuses Manly of trying to influence a vote while Speaker McArthur restores order as tempers flare and the two sides clash at the chamber door.

Institutiony USP Lincols County Somitor Minghen A. J B. Manly Portland Bingham Gubrattes Muanly McArthur Towatter Tater Wille Senae Manly Senate

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. B. Stafford la Grands Pendleton Telbunhe Horace, Ludiker The St. George Pendleton ‘Tribune Ww. Tou Joseph Palmer Scofield Wallowa Eastern Hon. J. Dobbins Unioncom Bes Vie Canwright Lillian Mullaly Seph A. Kinney Joseph Jade Olmstead Alee W. J. Funk Pinterprise A. B. Huetat Bellingham Wah Landsidde Bilgard Denver Weapeech Von Featura Ee Lee Congress LA Grandes Lawal Clubs Botke CCI Shoul Gallier Commerciaels Butte Mon‘Wind Central Create Nethern Dr. We DS Terly Arene Pras Prom Ladies Home Journal Pastime Theatre Ferrin & French Bobbie Kignek Story Fagan Africa A. T. Htl N. K. West Wm. Miller T. J. Scroggin H. E. Coolidge United States National Bank Capital Stock K. West Staples C. T. Bacon J. L. Cavines Frank Conley A. T. Hifl Curtis Comedy CO the Steward Opera House Mexico Gallard Phere Black Propeck FIR Daily Observer
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