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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1911

Page

7

Knights of Pythias meet in Astoria 1911 round trips offered

Grand Lodge gathers in Astoria Oregon June 20 to 21 1911 with low round trip fares from all points including branches. Tickets on sale June 1 and 19 valid for return by June 24. An excursion steamer T J Potter chartered leaving Portland Ash Street dock June 19 at 11 p m returning June 21. Delegates urged to reserve sleeping accommodations via local agents or C W Stinger city ticket agent rd and Washington Portland Oregon. For fare details contact any O W R N agent.

Grand Lodge Astoria Oregon 0.W. R. 2 N. Company T. J. Potter Portland Ash Street C.W. Stinger Washington Streets

Excursion Fares East by Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company

Fares from Oregon and Washington points to Chicago Council Bluffs Omaha and other eastern destinations are listed with multiple routes and prices. Sale dates span June through September with special rates to New York St Louis and Washington D C. WM McMurray, General Passenger Agent, Portland, Oregon, signs the notice.

Bad Road Notes to Be Kept by Union County Motor Club

Union County motor club, formed a week ago at Hot Lake, will log bad road spots and report them to the county court. Members will carry a bad road card and note locations or broken bridges on tours for action by the court. Officers elected include Dr. M. K. Hall president Fred H. Kiddle vice president A V Andrews secretary and C C Penington treasurer. The group plans to cooperate with state auto clubs on tax use and road improvements.

Union County Motor Club Union County Hot Lake M. K. Hall Motor Club Fred H. Kiddle A. V. Andrews C. C. Penington

Lakes Frozen Over Yet In Grande Ronde Headwaters

A Grande Ronde Valley fishing caravan reports edges of the headwater lakes iced over with center ice walkable for fishing. Members W J Church Will Selgrist Robert Newlin J J Carr and Joe Wood first four horse team into the district. A stray bloodhound caused two men to fear a cougar during the trip.

Grande Ronde la Grande W. J. Church Will Selgrist Robert Newlin J. J. Carr Joe Wood Joe Carr Will Church

Brown University Commencement Address Delivered

Secretary of Commerce and Labor Nagel spoke at the 143rd annual Brown University commencement in Providence Rhode Island on June 21 delivering an address to graduates and attendees.

Brown University Providence R. 1 Scretary of Commerce and Labor Nagel

Prominent Speakers at Brown University Event

The program featured Brown University with Governor Po thier of Rhode Island and University President Faunce among the notable speakers at the event.

Brown University Pothier Rhode Island President Faunce The University

New Switch Engines Ready for Service in Local Shops

No. 88 is in service and No. 84 is being set up today. No. 83 has been prepared for Huntington trials and No. 34 for local service. New engines differ from common ones by a one inch smaller cylinder and six inch smaller wheels.

Huniington

Macon Welcomes State Convention of Red Men Leaders

Macon Georgia hosts the annual state convention of the Improved Order of Red Men for two days. Great Sachem Henry M Ward of Savannah called the gathering to order as several hundred delegates arrived for the opening session and parade.

Macon Improved Order of Red Men Henry M Savannah

Thanks for Help During Illness and Death of My Son

I express gratitude to friends who kindly assisted during my son MABEL RUCKMAN's illness and passing.

Opening Day of Michigan G A R Encampment

Opening day in Ypsilanti, June 21, welcomes G A R veterans and affiliated groups. Opening exercises planned for tomorrow morning. Parade scheduled for afternoon with a camp fire and speeches by Governor Osborn and other notable men.

G. A. RB Michivan Ypsilanti Mich Goveror Osborn

Merry Go Round Erected at Elm and Jefferson Corners

The Fourth of July celebration advances with a merry go round set up at the Elm and Jefferson corner. Local residents expect a festive start as preparations continue.

Elm and Jefferson

Catholic Ladies Host Social Tonight at K P Hall

The Catholic ladies plan a social evening at the Knights of Pythias hall featuring dancing progressive whist and music for attendees.

K. of P. Hall

Seamen’s Wage Rise Demand Gains Momentum in London

London June 21 The belief grows that the girk ing seamen will win higher wages and better forecastle conditions as the strike organizes. Shipping on the Clyde is paralyzed and several owners have yielded. allied unions threaten a broader walkout.

London Clyde Io

Mexicans Celebrate Drag Victory Anniversary in Mexico City

Provisional government imposes elaborate precautions to curb demonstrations during anniversary celebrations marking the 1867 capture of Mexico City by Gen Diaz forces. The observance has long been a capital holiday signaling the imperialists’ defeat and the end of the Napoleonic invasion war.

City of Mexico Provisional Government Diaz Mberal

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Knights OF Pythias John Melville Adams Ave Robert Pattison St. T. Helens Hall Fiat of Br Bt. Senet Dapitot Iplesopal St. Helens Hall Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company Chicago Council Bluffs Omaha Kansas City St. Joseph St. Paul Minneapolis Detroit, Mich .S New York St. Louis Washington, D. C Atlantic City Calfornia WM. McMurray Portla Oregon Dittebrandt Chalmers and Hudson Cars Union County Motorists Interior Juncket Office of Security Land & Trust Co Gearhart Mabel Ruckman Mater Stevenson J. E. Stevenson D. D G. A. Brown
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