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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1911
Page
8
In Enterprise Oregon a report says two female prisoners and a large amount of liquor were seized from a so called joint run by Len Emmons in Wallowa county. Officials joke over the scene as authorities consider the matter a temperance incident and a test case for law.
Miss Anna Kreiger daughter of Mrs George Kreiger suffered bruises when a large brick yard machine broke unexpectedly at Wilson brick yards last Saturday. She was thrown to the ground near the machine and removed to the Kreiger home on Third Street where she remains confined to her bed. Officials closed the yard briefly for repairs and the injury is not considered serious with expected speedy recovery.
Charges of fighting were placed against three men, including a ringleader, after a large street brawl involving Greeks, a Turk, and Americans near Depot street. The Turk, initially blamed, escaped but was later jailed for fines levied in police court.
Final argument on a writ of review by FP D Halsten and other taxpayers against the city of La Grande regarding the Sixth street improvement and paving proceedings. Judge Knowles has the case under advisement in circuit court after yesterday afternoon hearing.
The Oregonian list of probable Eastern Oregon candidates for a planned new congressional district excludes two La Grande politicians. With the senate vote on the reapportionment set for August 7, a lively scramble for the seat is expected if the measure passes.
A descriptive feature from Alicel on a July day notes cool shade under Oregon firs, murmuring pines, and a singing mountain stream as the setting for an unspecified scene or moment.
In a warm countryside scene Miss Maude Simpson married William Muilenburg Sunday at 6 pm at Ford A Ellis summer home nine miles north of La Grande. The groom is a successful valley farmer and the bride, postmistress of Island post office, will reside in Grande Ronde.
Plans announced to open a ladies' furnishing shop in the city at noon. Ellis Kirtley, formerly in charge of the ladies' department at Pendleton department store, is connected with the venture and has reportedly leased a store room.
Oakland report states attorney for Henry Dalton obtained a stay of execution until Monday. A plea for a new trial will be filed then after he faced a sentence for accepting a $5,000 bribe from the Spring Valley Water company.
A lawn social will be held at the residence of Mrs F Newlin at 810 Main Avenue on Thursday evening July 20 1911 to raise funds in aid of the Catholic charity.
Church building fund appeal invites supporters with ice cream sherbet and cake at a gathering. Events listed include Mrs F Newlin Miss Margaret Newlin Mrs C P Newlin and Mrs F L Meyers with date 7 18 81 and time and place details.
Fares from all points on the Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company to Chicago Council Bluffs Omaha Kansas City St Joseph St Paul via Council Bluffs 63.90 Minneapolis direct 60.00 Minneapolis via Council Bluffs 63.20 Detroit 89.50 Boston 110.00 New York 108.57 Hanover to Atlantic City base dates June July August September dates listed. Stops allowed within limits. Final return limit October 31. One way through California 15.00 additional. Inquiries to any C W R B N agent.
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