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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
3
The rural drama Shore Acres by James A Herne returns with a modern lavish production. Jehte Boyd stars with Dorothy Herne among a strong company in the leading roles. Also notes Miss Mary Garden set to premiere Salome and a reform stance by the National Model License league in Louisville.
Change of program at Pantages circuit with Monikus shows on Wednesdays and Fridays. Matinees Tuesday Thursday Saturday at 2 30 p.m. Children under 15 at matinees. Evening prices adults 1 60.
Notice is given that the administrator has filed a final account in Union county Oregon for the estate of J. M. McCall deceased. The court will review the account at the usual place in La Grande on February 16 1999 at 10:00 a.m. Any interested party may appear and object by January 9 1909.
General Jose Miguel Gomez was proclaimed president and Alfredo Zayas vice president of the Cuban republic by the new congress. Inauguration and formal transfer of power to Gomez will occur a week from tomorrow with no anticipated disruptions to government functions. Gomez will take the oath at noon on January 23.
A brief notice notes offerings of day and night service with hacks furnished for funerals and private parties and baggage transfer.
Notice to Patrons states barber shops in La Grande will close at 6 p m on weekdays and 10 p m on Saturdays starting January 25. The order affects all local barber businesses and aims to regulate evening operation.
Imbler Oregon listing offers a hotel and barn with 7 lots priced at 2000 dollars a shop with fota at 400 dollars a 6 room house with 6 lots priced at 1000 dollars and a 1 room house with 3 lots priced at 700 dollars. Terms available by writing or calling W. T. Bartley Imbler.
Directors at Monmouth meeting yesterday elected a largely local slate to run the Home Independent Telephone company as capital grows from 75000 to 100000. W. H. Bohnenkamp is president with J. L. Caviness as vice president and S. D. Crowe as secretary manager. New directors include C. E. Hood, FP Vergere, William Strenger, C. H.utton, W. S. Crowe, and Harry A. Thomas. The dividend-paying stock will be offered to local investors, while the company continues home financing and expansion of lines and services.
Under Mrs D EK Silverthorn the Lyle Tuesday Musical prepared for a coming recital and a one act play The Dream of Fair Women both to be presented before Lent The recital and play will run about the same length and feature numbers by the Lyle Tuesday Musical and the chorus Final date to be set at the next meeting
The Lyle Tuesday Musical has rented rooms in the Mathilda Anthony home on Sixth Street. After the Commercial club building sale both the Musical and Neighborhood clubs lacked a steady home, but with a suitable new suite they can focus on this year's work.
Pendleton high school debaters await the draw for the second series of contests. Teams prepare for clashes as the debate season advances and matches are set to determine advancing competitors.
The Pendleton team competes in district and inter-district debates with Sherman county high Prineville and Cora high as possible opponents. If Prineville or Sherman county are disqualified Pendleton would face Cora high. Baker City has defeated Ontario and will meet Union next as Pendleton eyes four more contests to reach the state title.
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