Local items from La Grande area residents visit and business
A parade of local names and movements includes McComas near Fi, Carlson from Kamela, Sheehan from Enterprise, and architect Tk Thoraten in Enterprise. Officials, clergy, and businessmen travel between Elgin, Cove, Union, and Wallowa counties as court and church activities unfold.
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Sre
Hattle Rite
Lucen Martin
Cove
W. M. Porter
Elgin
Court House
J. W. Knowles
Portland
Federal Grand Jury
Palmer Lumber Company
Wilma Rinehart
Bummerville
Baptist Church
Silverthorn
George Baird
Guclhus Wright
Tnion
Hanford
H. A. Ketchum
Salem
Presbyterian Church
George M. Baker
John O'Bryant
North Powder
Sheriff Childers
RE. F. Zimmerman
Oregon Anti-Saloon League
Pendleton
Archie Miller
Enterprise
Miller
Oregon
Mr. Miller
la Grande
J. W. Stuchell
Baker City Grocery Company
Baker City
Wallowa Country
Rev. Haworth
Wallowa County
Rev. Bradley
County
Island City
Fire at Windsor Hotel Kills Three, Injures Two
A Cornwall Ontario dispatch reports a Windsor hotel blaze in Vancouver at midnight. Three people are dead and two seriously injured as guests escaped after a barking dog roused them. Origin of the fire is unknown.
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Vancouver
B. C
Cornwall
Ont
Windsor Hotel
Tennis Meeting Thursday Plans Revival at Cochran Firm
President George T. Cochran of the Assonquin Tennis Club has called a meeting of club members at the Cochran & Cochran law offices for Thursday evening to discuss reviving the summer sport. The meeting will decide on immediate actions and all members should attend.
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George T. Cochran
Assonquin ‘Tennis Club
Cochran & Cochran Law Offices
Central Railroad of Oregon to be established after bond sale
The purchaser Charles EB Graham, representing the bond holders committee, readies an announcement that the property will be renamed the Central Railroad of Oregon. Immediate improvements and extension work are planned, with details expected this week.
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Charles EB. Graham
Central Railway of Oregon
Central Railroad of Oregon
Cattle Buyer Visits Grande Ronde Valley
E L Routh, cattle buyer from Asotin Waah, is in La Grande after buying about 1000 head in Wallowa county. The cattle will be shipped to the mountains around June 1. He predicts a bright future for the valley and notes irrigation needs. Dry farming has boosted wealth in Asotin.
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la Grande
Wallowa County
Monten Ranges
Routh
Amusement Charl es B Hanford in Merchant of Venice Show
A Steward audience welcomed Charles B Hanford's Shakespearean performance with praise for his Shylock and Portia interpre tations. Marie Drofnah impressed as Portia in the court scene while John M Kline supported the cast and Grati na Harrison was missed.
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Charles B. Hanford
Hanford
Shylock
Shakespeare
Portia
Marie Drofnah
Mare Drofnah
John M. Kline
Gratiina
Antonio
Institute at UNO Draws La Grande Teachers Next Saturday
Nearly every La Grande public school teacher plans to attend the Union Institute next Saturday. Morning and afternoon sessions include Discipline History in the Lower Grades Intermediate geography Writing and The Abuse of German. The program also features Looking Backward and various readings by Professor Mansager in a lively, varied day.
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la Grande
Union
Gine
C. L. Sheets
G. W. DeLay
Mansager
Orton and Leota Shine in Jim My Gages Comedy Act
Orton and Leota delivered a strong eccentric comedy featuring Jim My Gages with a hit performance last night. Harry Cramer debuted a new act to La Grande audiences, who responded enthusiastically with praise. Matinee and an entire program change scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
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Orton
Leota
Jimmy Gages
Harry Cramer
la Grande
Scenic Theatre Reopens With Lively Show
The Scenic reopened last night to strong attendance with The Dog Catcher as the star attraction. Manager Gardinier wears a broad smile as a crowd gathers amid lively dancers and singers performing intricate stunts. Re-arranged seating increases patron comfort.
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Dog Catcher
Gardinier
British Antarctic expedition discovers South Pole at Nimrod
Announcement from New Zealand reports the Nimrod expedition that left England in 1907 has reached the south pole amid fanfare. The ship carried a motor sleigh and Siberian ponies for the journey. In Sacramento, governor Gilliett plans to sign the direct primary bill passed by the legislature despite his opposition.
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New Zealand
England
South Pole
Sacramento
Gilliett
Great batch of suits and the 45 percent dividend
Receiver Walter Niedner said a 45 percent dividend to depositors is certain and will be paid from the bank assets. The payment is expected by mid April if no new hold ups occur, with funds likely exhausted by attorney's fees.
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Walter Niedner
Suit in Justice Court of la Grande Union County
Wadhams and Kerr Bros. sue W. E. Amos in Justice Court District of la Grande Oregon for forty three dollars fifty one cents plus disbursements. Summons requires appearance within seven days of service. Publication runs six weeks in La Grande Weekly Observer starting February 5 1909 per Justice A Stewart.
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Justice's Court
District of la Grande
County of Union
State of Oregon
Wadhams and
Kerr Bros
W. 2 Amos
W. BE. Amos
Oregon
la Grande Weekly Observer
Justice of the Peace
A. D
A. Stewart
Roosevelt Receives Italian Welcome During Naples Visit
The Roosevelt party, greeted by Italians, uses a suite once reserved for the German emperor. He receives a bronze tribute from New York Italians and notes aid to earthquake victims. The government tug Timmons passes with Taft aides aboard as Garry Owen and other tunes play.
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Naples
Mombassa
Roosevelt
New York
Funeral for Mark D Rolfe Held After Suicide in New York
Mark D Rolfe of Eugene Oregon was buried last evening after he suicided March 12 in the Rand Union hotel in New York. The body was identified by his father and cremated, with ashes to be sent to Eugene. He was indicted with Fletcher Hunzen and faces Bar association disciplinary actions. Sparse stock in southern Umatilla county noted for past winter.
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New York
Mark D. Rolfe
Pugene
Ore
Eugene
Umatilla County
Alexander Michaelson to face trial today in New York
In New York on March 23 Alexander Michaelson, partner of Fishher Han sen, is set for trial today. Details remain unclear as the brief fragment provides limited context on charges or court.
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New York
Alexander Michaelson
Fishher-Hansen
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Dog Saves
May Isk Offichl
Grande Ronde Valley
E. L. Routh
Aso
Marie Dromah
UNO
Mary Harris
M. Snider
Nora
G. M. Mickelson
Florence Laufman
A. M. Winn
ALLON
the Peoples Store
la Grande, Ore
Dr. W. D. McMillan
Denistry
la Grande National Bank
Timmons
Captain Batts
Taft
Col Smith
Leonard Wick
Mi © J
Garry
Club Jugeler
Joop Roller
Tasima
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