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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1911

Page

8

Fine Musicale Program Set by Tuesday Club

The Tuesday Musicale announces an evening program at the Elks hall featuring solos duets quartets and choruses with violin and orchestral numbers. Notable soloists include Mrs Birnie Miss Nell Young and Mr Carruth admission 25 cents. proceeds support future club concerts.

Elks’ Hall Espeee Verdi Orchestra Carretti Reading E. C. Moore Bartlett Maguire Carruth Birnie Nightingale

Miss Lucile Allen to Perform at Island City

Island City by Miss N Lucile Allen a noted reader and impersonator will present a program for the Alert class Sunday school tomorrow night. Her skill is well known and the class expects a large audience.

N. Lucile Allen Alert Island City Miss Allen

Roosevelt Rests Again During California Trip

Colonel Roosevelt announced in San Francisco that he will not give further addresses there and will devote his remaining time to family and recreation. He plans to travel to Reno and Sacramento before heading to Portland Seattle and then home eastward. He spoke to Spanish War veterans and was introduced as Comrade Roosevelt.

San Francisco Roosevelt Reno Sacrymnte Portland Seattle East Ward Roosvelt

Lost Boat Sighted Off San Petr In Torpedo Boat Alert

A target was sighted off San Petr with torpedo boats in water today near San Diego, prompting a patrol. No details on casualties or results are provided.

San Diego San Petr

New Franklin Arrives In Grande Valley

A top priced Franklin car arrived yesterday for delivery to N. K. West who purchased a similar model last year. The new Franklin is equipped with up to date features of the Franklin Gar.

Grande Nonde Valley N. K. West

Lamb Import Relives Local Market Demand

J. A. Russell, meat dealer, has brought in a carload of lambs from Wallowa county to supply the local retail market after his return from the region.

Russell Wallowa County J. A. Russell

Maine legislature rejects proposed constitutional tax amendment

Augusta Maine March 36 the proposed constitutional tax amendment received a setback today as the legislature rejected a resolution favoring its adoption. Maine becomes the twelfth state to vote against it leaving twelve undecided and twenty two in favor.

Augusta Maine

Passengers Break Breakfast Here at La Grande Stop

Passengers were given time to eat breakfast during a rare hold of No. 6 at La Grande. Train delays allowed travelers to dine aboard, an unusual occurrence for this route and station.

la Grande

Boy Recovering After Ax Incident Injury

The six year old son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Christiansen remains out of danger after a severe head wound from an ax inflicted by a playmate. Wounds were dressed again this afternoon and he shows steady improvement toward a full recovery.

Leonard Christiansen

Ver satile Ole Olson in Stewards stage show this evening

Ben Holmes the leading actor in the versatile company portrays Ole Olson in a popular production at the Steward this afternoon and evening. Holmes is hailed as the famed impersonator of the long running show that has drawn crowds along the Pacific coast in years.

Ole Olson Ben Holmes Mr. Holmes Pacific Coast

Varnum Returns to Lead Silverthorne Soda Fountain

Roy Varnum, Chicago soda water expert mixer, resumes charge at Silverthorne fountain after winter in the east. He brings new drinks and aims to attract patrons with a refreshed lineup and trusted service, continuing his popular local support in La Grande.

Roy Varnum Chicago Silverthorne Mr. Varnum Mr Varnum la Grande

Madam Kennedy Called Away to Pendleton for a Week

Madam Kennedy is called away unexpectedly to Pendleton for about a week. Mrs Kennedy’s absence affects household duties as Halr Dresser steps in to manage daily tasks during the short disruption.

Madam Kennedy Pendleton York

Electric sign swung over as Adams Avenue drug store falls in

An electric sign was pulled loose on Adams Avenue when the A. T. Hill drug store collapsed into the street display trend. The incident reflects a broader move to install hanging electric signage in local storefronts.

Adams Avenue A. T. Hill Drug Store

Hamlin Funeral Held for Popular Railroad Call Boy

The remains of William H. Hamlin, a well known railroad call boy, were laid to rest this afternoon under the local railroad orders. Department representatives acted as pallbearers and a group of railway workers served in roles as bearers while Miss Olive Childer conducted the services at Henry & Carr undertaking parlors. Floral tributes reflected the high regard of railroad men for the deceased.

William H. Hamlin Bell Firemiin Gorse Hollister Eberhard and Pidcock Olive Childers Henry & Carr

Father Killed Daughter. Suspect Arrested in Duryea

In Wilkesbarre on March 30, John Hertzjohan of Duryea was arrested after the mutilated body of his 15 year old daughter Theresa was found on a railroad track. Neighbors say the man was found in his home covered in blood with a bloody trail to the railroad. Authorities allege murder and unnatural relations with his daughter.

Wilkesbarre John Hertzjohan Duryea Here Theresa

Prominent Merchant Arrested Over Desertion Bribe Claim

Nogales Mexico march 30 charged with bribing Mexican federal soldiers to desert A M Salesby a prominent merchant is under arrest Friends of the prisoner appealed to the American government for aid but as he is now a naturalized Mexican citizen it is believed little can be done.

Nogelas Mex A. M. Salesby

Portland Proprietor Exiled by Police Order

Lula Clifford of Portland, owner of the Portland restricted district business, is dispossessing her property and will depart tonight on police orders. She is alleged as an habitual violator of regulations and was escorted out of town by Chief of Police Walden to prevent further trouble.

Lula Clifford Portland Walden

Coal Creek miners prepare to strike in Fernie area

Fernie B C March coal miners plan to strike Saturday as Ottawa labor minister offers to intervene in hopes of settlement. Officials have not yet been invited to join talks, signaling ongoing trouble in the mines and labor relations.

Fernie B. C Coal Creek Ottawa

Seattle Wife Granted Divorce Over Million Dollar Mines Claim

Seattle on March 30 reports Mrs. Thomas Lloyd, wife of a mining engineer who scaled Mount McKinley to refute Cook's tale, was granted divorce alleging desertion and non support. She receives half the property and says her husband left her at Fairbanks forcing her to work to support Mona while planning to go abroad.

Seattle Nevada Alaska Thomas Lloyd Mount McKinley Cook Fairbanks Mona

Chinese Attack Rumor Unconfirmed Reaches Blagoveschensk

Reports from St. Petersburg on March 30 say there is no confirmation that Chinese forces surrounded and attacked Blagovertschensk the Rus sian provincial capital. If true, officials believe outlaws rather than Chinese troops carried out the act.

St. Petersburg Blagovertschensk Russia

Jay Van Buren Returns from Wallowa County Trip

Jay Van Buren arrived home this afternoon from a business visit to points in Wallowa county.

Jay van Buren Wallowa County

Miss Casey Visit City

Miss Nora Casey of Hilgard is a guest of the Foley family in the city during her visit.

Casey City Nora Casey Hilgard Foley

Johnson Shows Improvement in Cleveland Report

Johnson shows better condition in Cleveland update as medical staff note improved health and restful status.

Cleveland Tom Johnson

Lyle Tuesday Musical Program Announced

Lyle Tuesday announces a Hill orchestra concert next Friday night with an arid program featuring many excellent numbers and arrangements to be performed by a capable ensemble.

Lyle Hill Orchestra Arid

Brignolli's Encore Refusal Stirs Italian Opera Crowd

An Italian tenor Brignoll faced an unresponsive audience after singing Donizetti’s Com Gentil. He refused encores, deriding the crowd as Barbagelara coaxed him, while the dressing room erupted in temper and rebuke. The incident sparked sharp remarks among observers and colleagues nearby.

Brignoll Barbageani Barbagelais

Instant Death and The Mind's Role In Fatal Wounds

A discussion on whether death occurs instantly or with a delay after a severe wound. Physicians note rapid death is possible but the mind may act to prolong awareness. The text cites a historic attempt on William, prince of Orange, and debates if pain or fear can accompany fatal injuries.

Queetousbie Gupabot William Prince of Orange

Fragmentary Local Notice From Unreadable Text

The readable fragments describe a local notice, with scarce details. No clear names dates or actions emerge, leaving the core event and participants indeterminable from the legible portions.

Parisian Sage Hair Restorer Ad Promises Dandruff Cure

A testimonial endorses Parisian Sage from Newlin Drug Company claiming it lifts luster, promotes growth, stops dandruff, and prevents hair loss for all ages. Miss Mary E. Dickson of Bridgeton NJ cites clear results after using the product since 1910. Large bottle 50 cents.

Newlin Drug Company Eeryone Mary E. Dickson South Avenue Bridgeton N. J

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