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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1910

Page

8

Children’s Shoes On Sale Tuesday at Ox Fords

A large lot of children’s shoes offered on Tuesday. Prices cut to values to 1.90 regular. Includes ox brands and sizes for quick pickup.

Flag Day Observed. Circuit Court Idle Tomorrow

Flag day will halt court and public offices as a holiday with public officials idle. Phillips case goes to jury over garnishment dispute involving Mrs. Dobbin and Kiddle Brothers, while Galloway and Todd v Horn and an escheat case proceed on the docket. Dr. W D McMillian returns from a Portland business trip.

Phillips Dobbin Kiddle Brothers Island City Galloway Todd Horn

Salem fair booster visits in the city

J. H. Booth president of the Oregon state board of agriculture spent the morning in La Grande promoting Union county participation in the Salem state fair September 12 to 17. Booth, a Roseburg resident, leads the fair effort and aims to attract abundant Grande Ronde valley farm exhibits for next fall.

State Agricultural Board Union County Salem Ronde Valley Farms J. H. Booth The Oregon State Board of la Grande Booth Roseburg Northwest

University Arrives for Games Amid Holiday City Welcome

The university team arrived today to play and was greeted by a holiday decorated city. Manager Burbank said the visitors did not come aiming to win but to learn from the experience.

University Burbank

Church of Christ Concert Program Tuesday Evening

Tuesday night program at 8 30 features Girls Quartette Rev Ellis piano solos by Miss Anthony Widlin vocal and piano solos by Mr Green Mr Mansager vocal solo Miss Collier and Mr Bridges with Harriet Bertha and Sadie Young trio Tickets cost 25 and 15 cents.

Church of Christ Ellis Anthony Widlin Green Agaqine Ric Cevage Mansager Williams Miss Collier Mr. Bridges Harriet Bertha Sadie Young

Transit firms hit with federal injunction bid

United States Attorney Sims filed a federal court motion alleging Chicago Transit Company and allied firms violate Interstate Commerce acts. He asks for an injunction to halt operations until compliance with the laws is ensured.

Chicago Chicago Transit Company United States Sims

Campbell Brothers Show to Stage June 16 at Sydney No 8

The Campbell Brothers Consolidated Shows will appear June 16 featuring 60 performers, varied entertainment, horses and trained animals, and a menagerie of 80 curiosities. Audience urged to come early and take in all.

Campbell Brothers Consolidated

Appellate Court Reverses Heinz Conspiracy Conviction

Federal appeals court today heard arguments for Arthur P. Heinz in an appeal from a district court verdict convicting him of conspiracy to obstruct justice. The alleged conspiracy centered on mutilating or removing books of the United States Copper Company. The appellate court reversed the district court decision.

New York Federal Court of Appeals Arthur P. Heinz United States District Court United States Copper Company Appelate

Pittman Held as Treason Suspect in Nicaragua

Walter Pittman, an American believed to have escaped, is reported prisoner of Madriz at Greytown. He is to be taken to Managua for treason trial. He is accused of blowing up company troops during Nicaraguan efforts to retake the city.

Bluefield Walter Pittman Madriz Greytown Managua Bell System Bell

Travelers in Convention at Chattanooga National Meet

Chattanooga Tenn June 18 Travelers Protective Association hosts hundreds of drummers from across the country for the national convention. An elaborate program has been arranged and the group follows a rapid growth in membership.

Chattanooga Tenn Trune Southern Hospitality Travelers’ Protective Association

Missouri and Indiana Vie for Leadership The Last Year

In the final year Missouri and Indiana contend for overall leadership roles. The article notes a competitive race with both states vying for top rankings and influence.

Missouri Indiana

Denver Hosts Over a Thousand at State Sunday School Convention

Denver in June hosts more than a thousand visitors for the Colorado State Sunday School convention. Prominent clergy and lay leaders will give addresses as sessions run through Thursday evening.

Denver Colo

Ladies of N. K. West Hold River Picnic Day

The ladies of N. K. West store spent a pleasant day yesterday at the river for the annual picnic.

N. K. West

Buried on Birthday Zelma Baker La Grande Girl

Zelma Ruth Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Baker of North La Grande was buried this afternoon at Island City with Rev Frank Gray officiating. The five year old girl was born on her birthday and her death brings deep sorrow to her family and friends.

Zelma Ruth Baker J. E. Baker North la Grande Island City Frank Gray

Many Fishing Parties Report Poor Speckled Inhabitants

Reports from numerous fishing parties Sunday say the speckled inhabitants of water are scarce this year, leaving anglers without expected catches and prompting adjustments in plans.

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