Social roundup of visitors and local notes
Summerville resident H. L. N. Klees visited La Grande on Monday. M. A. McLeran of Pendleton is in La Grande with friends. Mrs. Jean R. Moore of Denver visits Mrs. Swaney and friends. Miss Belle Darby of Toppenish visits sister Mrs. R. W. Logan in Hilgard. Alva Green and Florence Happerset visit Hilgard. Union residents Robert Withycombe, Harry Withycombe, Will Vogel, and Robert Marr toured Chautauqua. Budge daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Budge rests after throat operation. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Martin depart for Soldier Idaho after visiting Nellie G. Neill. “Happy” Day, Baker City con-.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean R. Moore
Denver
Belle Darby
Toppenish
Washington
R. W. Logan
Robert Withycombe
Harry Withycombe
Will Vogel
Robert Marr
Union
Miss Budge
Thomas Budge
J. R. Martin
Soldier, Idaho
Local residents return from travel and weddings
A list of La Grande residents traveling to Baker City Joseph and Portland for events and visits. Ben Knapper with Mr and Mrs Colon R Eberhard return from Joseph. James B Gilham, former county clerk, plans to stay in La Grande. Mrs Stotts and her mother Mrs Hugg in Portland for a wedding. Baker City visitors report air flights failed and attractions were canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Knapper
Mrs
Joseph
James B. Gilham
Seattle
la Grande
Mrs. Stotts
City
Mrs. Hugg
Summerville
Portland
Mrs. Huge
Whyte Tours Europe Sends Greetings to Observer
Rev N J Whyte formerly of La Grande writes from Monkstown Dublin during a European visit. He greets the Observer and readers and his La Grande friends look forward to the greeting. Cove beat Elgin five to three as Elgin’s regular catcher was absent. The three day Elgin celebration ends tonight with horse races and other events. Dr W D McMillan left last evening to be away the rest of the month visiting St Paul and Tiffin Ohio before joining Mrs McMillan in Detroit for Elk’s convention and the National Dental association meeting in Denver. Dr J C Price will handle his practice in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father N J. Whyte
la Grande
Monkstown
Dublin
Europe
The
Observer
Father Whyte
Cove
Elgin
W. D. McMillan
St. Paul
Tiffin
Ohio
McMillan
Livery Drivers Reported as Doomed to Arrest for Speeding
A rumor yesterday claimed all livery drivers would be arrested for speeding but by late today no warrants or arrests have been issued. Drivers appear to be within legal limits on trips to the park.
Girl Falls From Seat At Park Injures Arm
Five year old Elenor Harvey, daughter of Mrs. E. B. Harvey, fell from a high rear seat at the Chautauqua grounds yesterday afternoon and fractured her arm below the elbow and wrist. She received surgical attention and is expected to heal without undue trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Grounds
Elenor Harvey
E. B. Harvey
Party to Tour Yellowstone From Oregon Towns
A group from La Grande Union and Baker City depart tomorrow for a month long Yellowstone Park tour. The party includes Dr and Mrs M K Hall of La Grande, Mr and Mrs Walter Swackhammer of Union, Mr and Mrs L F Dunn, W J Church of La Grande, and Miss Edna Barton of Baker City. They travel in Mr Churchs automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Union
Baker City
Yellowstone Park
M. K. Hall
Walter Swackhammer
Hall
L. F. Dunn
W J Church
Edna Barton
Ready for Wallowa Trip
Robert Withycombe and Will Vogel of Union push a publicity drive for a Union La Grande trip to the Wallowa country. They are eager to visit the neighboring area and meet local residents on short notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallowa
Robert Withycombe
Will Vogel
Union
la Grande
Across the Desert Wins Hearts in La Grande
The Ethel Tucker Stock Company presents Across the Desert and receives warmer praise from La Grande audiences than any prior production. The comedy drama keeps the audience laughing throughout with standout performances by James and Simpkins as the Indian and Chink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desert
Ethel Tucker Stock Co
la Grande
Across the Desert
Messrs. James and
Simpkins
Public notice on lost clothes and debt settlement
A. B. Cherry invites claims for clothing lost in a recent fire and requests debtors to make prompt statements. He will be available for a few days at Van Bur en's cigar store to settle matters directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Doctor Richardson Suffering from Tonsillitis
Dr A L Richardson is suffering from a slight attack of tonsillitis and is unable to attend his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L Richardson
New Zealand Lecture Promises Insight on Government
Readers praise Dr. Buchanan for his Darkest Africa lecture at Chautauqua. He will discuss New Zealand next, noting its community plan and government ownership of public utilities and major enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darkest Africa
Chautauqua
Davidson Buchanan
Africa
Buchanan
New Zealand
Party Camps Up River with Bay Family Group
A chaperoned party returned last evening from the up river district where they spent Sunday and Monday fishing. The group included Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Bay and guests Messrs. Conners, Doane, Dunyan and Ivanhoe, and Misses Ethel Guiling Irene Murphey Georgia Stewart of Pendleton and Maude Snodgrass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Bay
First Day of Year Sees Surge in Land Office Filings
On the first day of the fiscal year, the local land office processed numerous filings including Northern Pacific script. Names tied to land entries and homestead applications appear, with entries for Frank Hanlin Union Umatilla. John Bolon Ritter Grant county. Theodore Conn Kamela. George Boozer Meacham Umatilla. E B Booer Joseph. Thomas Williams Long Creek. Norman Caverhill Long Creek. Albert Cummings Huntington. Alice and William Richtey Halfway. and others for timber and stone or homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hanlin
Union
Umatilla
John 5. Bolon
Ritter
Grant County
Homestead
Theodore Conn
Kamela
George Boozer
Meacham
E. B. Booer
Joseph
Thomas D. Williams
Long Creek
Timber and Stone
Norman Caverhill
Albert Cummings
Huntington
Alice V
William M. Richtey
Halfway
Oregon
Hair Restorative Ad Targets Middle Aged Men
An advertisement urges hiring only up to 40s and promotes Parisian Sage as a guaranteed remedy for dandruff hair loss and fading. It claims the product tightens and beautifies hair, costing 50 cents with mail order from Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Printing plant sold to Whiton and Henbach
Bird F Lewis announces the sale of his printing plant and goodwill to J E Whiton and E W Henbach of St Charles Minnesota. The new firm operates as Whiton and Henbach conducting general job printing in the Lewis building and solicits public patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers. Whitson and Henback
St. Charles
Minn
Bird F. Lewis
Lewis Printery
Lewis
Whiton & Henbach
Engineer Marries St. Johns Lady in City Church
Richard J. Murphy of this city and Grace Burrows of St. Johns Ore were united in marriage in this city last evening by Rev H E McLeod. The couple tied the knot in a ceremony conducted by the local minister and begin married life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Notice to Heating and Ventilating Contractors and Plumbers
The School Board of District No. One of La Grande Oregon invites bids by July 12 1910 for heating ventilating and plumbing for three school buildings the New High School the old high school and the North Side School Plans are on file with architect Newton C Gauntt La Grande Oregon Bids require a 5 percent certified check payable to Arthur C Williams Clerk of the School Board and a bond for the full contract The board reserves right to accept or reject any bid Done by order of the Board June 29 1910 Arthur C Williams Clerk July 1-13
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board of
la Grande
Union County
Oregon
Arthur C. Williams
Newton C. Gauntt
School Board
Cherry Laundry Fires Prompt A B C to Take Over
Dana Bros of the A B C laundry has taken over Cherry laundry business after Cherry’s plant was burned in yesterday’s fire. They assure patrons the wagon will call as usual and stock will be handled in the best possible manner despite scarce help and increased workload. Cherry’s New Laundry, A B Cherry, Mer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cherry
Dana Bros
Cherry Laundry
Cherry
A. B. Cherry
Mer
Ladies Aid Society to Run Chautauqua Meals Stand
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church holds restaurant privileges on the Chautauqua grounds for eleven days and aims to net a neat sum for building their new church. They will serve meals and provide campers with bread coffee tea milk and more. They prepare for a large crowd tomorrow and daily thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jonght
India
Trish
H. L. N. Klees
M. A. McLeran
Pendleton
Alva Green
Florence Happerset
Hilgard
Tractor
Eagle Scream
Bell Phone
Independent
LA Grande Inv. CO
Airdome
Thomas
Bruce
Yellowstone
Particu
Banking Home
United States National
Land Office
Kryptok
Ea Far Vision
Adams Ave
Mendelssohn
America
J. E. Whiton
E. W. Henbach
A. B
E- Price & Co
Ed. V. Price & Co
C. C. Penington & Co
Prierr
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