Local items and visits noted in La Grande region
The report lists numerous visitors and residents around La Grande including D. B. Hanmaker and wife from St Louis at the Foley Hotel, J. B. Smith resting after a 16 hour provision, and Rosco Ghormley returning home. Prohibitionists express disappointment after Gompers calls prohibition a failure following an invitation to address a local option meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Hanmaker
Wife of
St Louis
Foley Hotel
Ellen Buseick
Grover C. Mail
Hamilton
Oregon
J. B. Smith
Rosco Ghormley
Chas. Cochran
la Grande
Ruth Ghormley
Wallowa
Massee
Blanchardville
Wisconsin Pointe
SusieeCal
Baker City
Chicago
Gompers
Charles B. Hanford to Perform The Taming of the Shrew in Baker
Baker announces Charles B. Hanford will appear March 17 in The Taming of the Shrew rather than The American Lord as previously advertised. The eminent actor draws theatergoers who favor Shakespearean drama this year in Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Charles B. Hanford
Baker Democrat
Cotton prints advance raises price to six cents a yard
Fall River records another rise as the American Printing Company increases cotton prints by half a cent per yard and a quarter cent more, with Algonquin Company possibly following. The move lifts the base to six cents, the highest since May 1908, marking the third rise since last year’s low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
American Printing Company
Algonquin Company
City Bonds Sale Sparked by Toronto Treasury
The Toronto city treasurer placed five hundred twenty five thousand dollars in 4 percent bonds today. Proceeds are designated mainly for school improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Prosperous Year Expected for Iowa Threshermen
Des Moines Iowa March 8 members of the Iowa Threshermen Association meeting open with 200 to 300 in attendance. They foresee a prosperous year with good crop prospects and express optimism for farming communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Threshermen Association
Sesson
Fire department auto wreck injures officials after collision
The Seattle fire department's new automobile crashed after a woman and baby ran in front of it while en route to a fire. Assistant Chief Clark and a lieutenant sustained serious injuries as the driver steered the flying machine into a telephone pole to avert harm to the civilians. The craft was wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
March
Chiief Clark
Caruso Guards Face Threats Amid Brooklyn Controversy
Nearly 100 policemen surrounded Caruso at the Academy of Music in Brooklyn as authorities tighten security against blackmail threats. The singer continues to defy his enemies, with fears of possible international entanglements if violence erupts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Caruso
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
Elwood Pastor Resigns for Illinois Missouri League Umpire Post
Rev. George Schroeter of the First Congregational Church resigns from the Elwood church and accepts a salaried umpire position in the Illinois Missouri baseball league for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peorin, Ill
George Schroeter
First Congregational Church of
Elwood
Special train to Baker City for La Grande concert
Special train carrying music lovers from La Grande to Baker City for the Schumann concert leaves at 5 pm and returns after the performance. An estimated 40 to 55 passengers will ride with transportation and door charges only. Notable attendees include F L Meyers, George Cleaver, W D McMillian, and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Baker City
Messrs and Mesdames
F. L. Meyers
George L. Cleaver
W. D. MecMillian
L. F. Dunn
M. K. Hall
R. L. Newlin
J. D. Stout
G. M. Sawyer
Meyers
W. J. Church
Hugh McCall
T. J. Scroggin
R. W. Logan
A. Carlock
Geo Birnie
J. H. Stevens
A. R. Hunter
J. B. Reynolds
Ona Richardson
Runa Bacon
Miss Kiddle
Silver knife from 1847 Rogers Bros missing at banquet
A silver knife dated 1847 by Rogers Bros was left tied with white thread at Friday night’s banquet. If found, please call Black 61 to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Bros
Black
Welmer Boys Accused of Stealing Furs in North La Garned
A warrant was issued for the arrest of two Welmer boys from North La Garned on charges of stealing furs and pelts from R. A. Masterson. The case likely will go to juvenile court tonight before Justice of the Peace Williams.
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Justice of the Peace
Williams
Welmer
North la Garned
R. A. Masterson
Yama Yama Girls Literary Club Forms at High School
Last night at Miss Casaj¢ Goodnoughs home the Yama Yama girls held the first meeting of the new high school literary club named Frat. Miss Baebler the musical director will supervise social events and guide members in musical and literary work. A pleasant program was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casaj¢ Goodnough
Yama Yama Girls
Last Day for Discounts on Electric Light Plan
Last day tomorrow for discounts offered by Eastern Oregon Light and Power Company. The notice urges customers to take advantage of reduced rates before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Oregon Light and Power Company
Administrator's Notice in Estate of Mike Fries
Henry Fries administrator with will annexed of Mike Fries deceased filed final account in Union County Oregon. County Court sets April 1 1910 at 10 am in the Court House La Grande for hearing objections and settlement of the estate. March 8 1910. Mar 8 15 22 29 Apr 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Fries
Union County
Oregon
la Grande
Henry Fries
Earl Jones Injured Driving Posts in Sledge Hammer Incident
Earl Jones sustained severe injury to a hand today while using a heavy sleege hammer to drive posts. Dr. Mall treated the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Jones
Dr. Mall
Horse Rope Incident Wounds Oscar Erickson
Oscar Erickson suffers lacerations to his hands after attempting to catch a horse that dragged a long rope. The incident highlights risks faced by handlers during equine encounters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Erickson
Grand jury returns one true bill on land purchase trip
G. S. Pitts of Alton Town and C. A. Bingaman of Pullman arrived with photographs of flooded districts at Pullman and Colfax. They are in the landridge country to view land for purchase and assess flood conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Pitts
Alton, Town
C. A. Bingaman
Pullman
Landridge
Colfax
Selecting a Dentist Based on Qualifications and Patient Satisfaction
The speaker argues that choosing a dentist hinges on evident qualifications and public approval. He notes his growing clientele, asserts public satisfaction, and offers referrals to satisfied patrons to reassure new patients.
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Pilate
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TSS
Geo. L. Cleaver
Garrett Oldenburg
Dora Benson
Long Creek
Andured
M. S&s Marcus
J. W. Cravender
H. L Pearson
North Powder
la Grands
Shakespeare
Phoess
Preacher Turns
Masterson
J. A. Oliver
Black 1851
Merchants On
Oregon Merchants Mutual Fire Assurance Association
Dayton
W. Oliver
Fhimes Lime
Eral
EO. Light & Power Co
Malhner'Red Apple Co
Logan-Sherwood-Realty
la Grande National Bank Building
C. F. Goolidge
Grande Ronde Cash CO
Waters
Stanchfield
New Sugar
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