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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
3
Sale Monday at the Van Buren store to offer The Burgomaster a masterwork. Pix jy Lutler's beat effort promises to be the brightest musical show of the season with old favorites and new interpolated numbers including How Many Have You Told That To.
La Grande prepares for a basketball contest against Cove High School with five players tipped to form a stronger lineup. The squad, led by captain Childers, travels 1:30 PM from La Grande, facing a cross-valley ride before tip-off.
The noted lecturer arrived in La Grande late after an eastbound train delay of nearly two hours and could not fulfill the appointment. He apologized and promised to return when the National Baptist convention meets in Portland next summer to speak there. He checked into the Foley house and departed for Boise this morning. refunds will be issued by ticket sellers.
Mantell Marinette’s Hippodrome i heads to La Grande after praise from Spokane. Reisner and Gores, comedy act, join Gardiner’s Hippodrome show, following a long Ogden engagement and a New York vaudeville hit. Two top teams perform all next week at the Scenic.
Sandridge country firms in the city report a stiff gale in the valley over the past 24 hours has blown sand across the roads, sometimes four to five feet deep. The note adds a renewed argument for irrigation in the district.
La Grande prepares to host a gun tournament in spring with Nimrods from Idaho and Union county meeting near the city to contest for the loving cup on display at J. H. Peare jewelry store. Promoter L Stanley leads local crack shots including Ted Stantey, G L Biggers, FP Lilly, and Ss N Bolton as an interstate organization revives interest in the sport.
Clifford escaped from the galley cage and was not done with it. Locks and bars prove no barrier to captivity as the pictures and a strong feature of the entertainment draw crowds. The orchestra adds pleasure while business at the Pastime grows each night.
Twenty five Elwin men of athletic age organize an athletic club to equip a spacious hall with apparatus. The gym will be devoted to athletics alone with other club features forbidden. Membership is rapidly increasing and funds will limit improvements.
A local theatre page notes A Gardinier as proprietor manager for Wednesdays and Fridays. Features include Flower Girlin of Patina, The Hixers, and a new stunt feature A Quiet Night's Heist. Smiletta Sleters performs in burlesque acts with doughnut-themed skits. Evening admission lists adults 16 cents.
The article notes a Scenic showing featuring Biff and Fung with a new stunt this evening. Patrons are warned to come prepared for hearty laughter as the program promises moments of humor and sadness.
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