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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1909
Page
3
Archie Boyd stars with Uncle Nat in James A. Herne s Shore Acres as local friends hail him for wit though critics note that humor stalls in print. The orchestra enhances the show while local births are noted for Hartung and Harrison families in North Powder.
A fragmentary column notes actor Rumor about a dying star's marriage and upcoming showings. It mentions Mr. Boyd with Jas A Herne's Shore Acres on January 27 at Steward, Cliffords as top acts at Pastime, their daring escapes, and a flashy Smiletta Sisters act with acrobatics. Also cited are Mien moral guidance lines and Bees Laxative Cough Syrup promotion.
At the Baptist church this evening the Rev Jeanette Q Ferris features Bonny Scotland in Story of Sag. Mila will recount tales about the land of the thistle for a real treat. The event, under the Neighborhood club, offers a literary feast for La Grande citizens with 25 cent admission. Tickets available at Hs drug store and Elverthorn drug store.
Tonight at the Fair a staged escape from a trunk display by Mr Clifford is planned with a local plumbers firm building a gas pipe cage to test containment. The program promises new feats each night this week and a drama titled In Old Arizona with two comedy subjects.
Unclear fragment suggests a case or notice involving a professor and a so called love tonic. Details are unreadable but indicate a legal or collective action with perhaps a named party and a decision. Further readable elements are not present to specify dates places or outcomes.
Judge Knowles today ruled that the paternal grandparents Afr. and Mine Lane are the proper guardians for eight month old Joseph Lester Barnes. The custody case arose after the father J R Barnes sought possession of his child. The infant’s mother Mrs Barnes died in Elgin and the child was cared for by the Lane grandparents. City Attorney J F Maker reported proceedings and a hearing followed prior to the decision rendered in Pocket City.
A.G. Gardinier proprietor presents moving pictures with changed programs on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at The Thoeced Horn The Pride of the Stables The Bride of Tahalow Biff and Bang and other acts. Matinee prices vary with schedules Tuesday and Thursday showings.
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