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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
8
Our new directory for the combined systems will be issued soon. Parties seeking telephone installation or service changes should call at our Foley building office before June 10. Mr Clogston retires. B B Nutter continues the business and will handle all accounts and firm bills.
Notice is hereby given that the firm of Clogston and Nutter has this 3rd day in the month. The document states a formal notice and filing action intended by the firm.
A quiet week in La Grande society with few events as clubs rest for summer. Mrs. Alkine hosted the Bridge Club with Mrs. Donohue winning. the La Jaunesse circle gathered regular members. a quiet church wedding united Miss Rena Burke and Frank De Pender in the morning.
Wallowa progresses with a three story brick hotel addition to the McCrae house and a new stone merchant building nearly finished. The City Pharmacy to occupy the store, Mack McCrae funds modern conveniences for travelers on the branch line. Local mills like Mimnaugh and Bear Creek spur payrolls and prosperity in the small Oregon town.
Chelf of Police arrested the eldest of a band of gypsy fortune tellers found canvassing houses without the required 75 license. She is jailed awaiting trial with a minimum $100 fine possible. A stranger selling first class tools was also arrested this afternoon as police investigate theft claims.
Modern three room house with large pantry and cellar in a close in lot measuring 40 by 104 feet. Price $1,000 with a small down payment and small monthly payments, comparable to rent. Black and Pratt, 111 Depot Street. ALSO FOR RENT furnished flat for housekeeping inquire Harriet McDonald 1616 Sixth Street or phone Black 462.
The marriage of Miss Alice Shaughnessy, daughter of Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, to Mr. Wyndham Beauclerk was celebrated at noon today at the summer home of the bride's parents in St Andrews, N B.
Rome reports an imposing ceremony planned for unveiling the heroic equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel I tomorrow. The event marks a major commemorative milestone in the capital with state officials and invited dignitaries in attendance.
A national celebration marks the 50th anniversary of Italian freedom. The event highlights a statue noted as the largest work of its kind ever cast in bronze.
Chicago June 3 Lorimer sent a telegram to the senate committee on privileges and elections requesting permission to testify in his own behalf when it begins its second investigation into the means used to secure his seat in the senate.
The La Grande show highlights include Union’s Billy Vogel s sorrels placing first in the tandem, Wade Brooks of Isibler second, and Mr. Kirtley of Sand Ridge third. Ladies driving contest and three-gaited saddlers draw interest as speed events — quarter and half mile dashes, relays, hurdles, barrel, and chariot races — spark crowd enthusiasm. An accident in the relay injures Leonard Simms, who recovers by morning, Pat Foley driving him home. The event closes with Joe Keeney’s special train leaving Uptown without incident.
A vintage Kodak ad encourages taking pictures on vacation and shows how simple the Kodak system is to use. The copy promises lasting pleasure from photos and offers complete stock and free photographic advice to amateurs.
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