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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1911

Page

8

Portland Rose Festival Draws Society Guests This Week

Portland society centers on festival events as many members join the Rose Festival in the northwest metropolis. Adlarose Childers hosts a pink and white birthday at 1904 Cedar Street with local young ladies attending. The Married Folks' dance at Dike auditorium drew a large crowd before warm weather ends the season.

Portland Northwest Oregon Order of the Eastern Star Land Lodge Adlarose Childers Wallace FP. Childers Cedar Street Genevieve Hanna Verdaras Smith Maxine Lewis Aladyne Synhorst Alene Harvey Weyman Scott Bennie Shaffer Jack Deneler Audrey Manied Folks

Change of Time on Wallowa Branch Railroad

A new time schedule for the C. W. R. N. arrives with changes affecting local training. The Wallowa branch now departs at 10 a.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. on Sundays. The branch afternoon train will arrive at 2 p.m. on weekdays and 1:55 p.m. on Sundays.

Wallowa

Tale of Two Cities at Arcade Theatre Delights Audiences

Crowds fill the Arcade to see Tale of Two Cities the historic French revolution drama praised for accurate portrayal and striking costumes and scenery that illuminate the era's customs and add to the film's charm.

Arcade Theatre

Owens Trial Set Monday For Horse Theft

The trial of Robert Owens charged with horse stealing will begin Monday morning. He faces charges for stealing a horse from Guy Patton of Elgin. Owens has a prior ten year sentence for horse theft after a guilty plea. The Ratz v. Spain case on horse ownership went to the jury this morning with no verdict by this afternoon.

Robert Owens Guy Patton Elgin Owens Spain

La Grande Band Opens Open Air Series on Adams Avenue

The first weekly open air band concert by the La Grande band was held last evening at Adams and Fir streets and was greatly enjoyed by city residents.

la Grande Dirrent Adams Avenue Adams and Fir Atreety

Aviator May Come Here in Eastern Oregon Meet

La Grande eyes first aviation meet with a guaranteed flying machine. Charles F. Walsh, the bird man, may bring an event to the flat between Walla Walla and Boise. Charles L. Young of Seattle spearheads the proposal, with M. Slough of the Commercial club coordinating.

Seattle LA Grande Oregon M. Slough Commercial Club Charles L. Young Seatte Young Charles F. Walsh Slough Walla Walla Boise

Homestead dispute heads to court over Pierce residence claim

Frank Pierce, tied to the Iron Dyke mine on Snake River, established a homestead at the site of present day Homestead. A government inspector challenged his residence claims, triggering a court battle that will proceed to trial. Mand and Martyhy Pass Through, John L Rand and Chas Murphy of Baker are noted travelers amid the case.

Mand Martyhy John L. Rand Chas. P. Murphy Baker la Grande Big O 1 Columuny Frank Pierce Iron Dyke Snake River Homestead Pierce

Annie Arthur v Spencer Case Opens in Circuit Court

The Elgin case Annie Arthur vs H D Spencer began in the circuit court this morning. Defense is by L Denham of Elgin with Allen Baker Tom McNorton and Henry Tucker who traveled from Elgin by auto to attend court. Cochran Cochran represent the plaintiff.

Annie Arthur H. D. Spencer Elgin L. Denham Spencer Denham Allen Baker Tom McNorton Henry Tucker Cochran & Cochran

Eberhard Couple to Attend Portland Events

Tonight, Colon R. Eberhard, receiver of the local United States land office, and Mrs. Eberhard depart for Portland. Mrs. Eberhard belongs to the floral drill team of the Eastern Star and will join team activities while Colon attends the grande lodge Masons conclave. They will stay in Portland until July 1.

Eaves Colon R. Eberhard United States Land Office

Old Homestead Keeps Its Stand by Denman Thompson

A New York City correspondent notes Denman Thompsons The Old Homestead at the Academy of Music remains a durable favorite. The veteran cast and faithful portrayal keep the show from waning while drawing a steady, soil-rooted audience familiar with its characters.

New York City Denman Thompson Academy of Music

The Old Homestead Excites Longtime Theatergoer

A theatergoer recalls a grayhaired woman enjoying her first play The Old Homestead. She seemed older yet delighted, savoring the simple but moving performance and the rare moment of entering a theater after many years. Steward theatre June 17.

Steward ‘Theatre

Bank Condition Report and Local Notices From La Grande

Report of the condition of the United States National Bank at La Grande Oregon as of June 7 1911 lists resources deposits and liabilities with figures including capital stock 100000 surplus 7000 and profits 265.97 The notice section covers a school district meeting June 18 1911 for Union county Oregon to elect a director and address a reimbursement issue involving Farmers and Traders National Bank plus an administrator’s notice for Frank Gall estate with claims due within six months and district clerk details.

United States National Bank la Grande Oregon U. S L.ccisenens Union County Aaid Jane A. D Reimburne Arthur Wiliams Farmers’ and Traders’ National Bank of Chaplin Frank Gail Unio Doaral County J. D. McKennon Frank Gall Scott T. H. Crawford

Bids Wanted to Haul Crushed Rock to Second Street

State price per ton for hauling crushed rock from bin to Second Street. I furnish dump boxes and the entire crushed rock hauling contract. Second Street section to be let to one or more parties in a single contract. I reserve the right to reject any and all bids.

Second Street

Energetic Sales Recruits Sought for Albany Territory

Albany Oregon based Albany Nur series Inc. seeks energetic salesmen to join a territory program. Expense money is advanced to qualified applicants.

Albany Nurseries, Inc Albany Oregon

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