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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1911

Page

2

Fay Templeton Denies Plan to Return to Stage

Fay Templeton states she does not intend to return to the stage, setting an end to speculation about a comeback.

Fay Templeton

Delinquent water list prompts charges and Cove Cherry show outlined

Beaver Creek water users totaling sixty five were disconnected for nonpayment on the 10th and all but four have since paid. The Cove Cherry show on July 19 features fruit exhibits an orchestra a choir a talk by a noted speaker from O A C a literary program a baseball game Cove versus Cove lunch music by a band and a speech by Hon Jerry Buck followed by a 1910 era Stars team game and dancing and shooting displays by Gus Perez core managers arranged for continuous entertainment for visitors.

Beaver Creek Water Department Cove Cove Commercial Club Ascension Park Jerry Buck Gus. Perez

Readings Music and Lecture Draw Big Chautauqua Crowd

Yesterday’s events at Chautauqua drew a large audience with WCTU services praised. Miss Perrine of Island City sang, Miss Christina Wheatly read, and Dr. Gillian spoke on the meanings of Woman Christian Prance and Union. The Williams Jubilee singers performed to a enthualaeic crowd last night, delivering a superb concert.

Chautauqua Perrine Island City Christina Wheatly Gillian Williams Jubilee Singers la Grande

Admiral Samuel P. Comly Retires From Navy

Washington July 13 Rear Admiral Samuel P. Comly retired after 45 years of service due to age. A New Jersey native, he entered the Naval Academy in 1865, joined the Juniata expedition to the Arctic, served aboard the Indiana at Santiago, and finished as commandant of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

Comly Washington, D. C Samuel P. Comly Navy Admiral Comly New Jersey Naval Academy Annapolis Juniata Arctic Spain Indiana Santiago Navy Yard Philadelphia

Notice of Chestnut Street Improvement District 25

Notice to whom it may concern announcing that the City of La Grande Oregon pursued improvement district No 25 for Chestnut street. It cites resolutions adopted August 17 1910 and June 7 1911 authorizing and declaring the intention to improve the specified portion of Chestnut street within the district.

la Grande Oregon Chestnut Street

Public Works to widen Chestnut Street in La Grande

The La Grande City Council proposes widening Chestnut street with 12 foot sidewalks on both sides and levying a special assessment to cover an estimated cost of 412.13. The council will meet July 16, 1911 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the cost and hear any grievances, with notices to owners of Lot 13, Block 115 and Lot 1, Block 114 Chaplin's addition. District bounds run from alley north line to Jefferson avenue south line.

Chestnut Street Adams Jefferson Avenue Chaplin la Grande Oregon C. M Humphreys Orerer

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