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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
5
Fragmented OCR note references strawberries at a fountain and an office run by H Osler. It promotes goods, methods, and prices, and urges readers to try the supplier for their next drug need from The Newlin Drive company.
The Golden Rule Company markets remnants and odd pairs from its spring line at very low prices. Regular strawberries, Foulards, Mulles and other fabrics offered as stock is reduced to clear. Also notes rapid prescription drug service at The Newlin Drug Company and officers elected for Rescue Hose Companies Nos. 1 and 2. An Elgin excursion is being organized with 10 hotel tickets reserved. Raymond A. Cook and Mabel Lambert wed last night with a Brotherhood banquet to honor them.
The Savoy hotel management states a summer rate will apply for finest rooms in the city after May 1. Guests are assured excellent service and top accommodations during the season.
A. B. Raton visits La Grande to transact Union business while George M. Andrews of Boise calls at Foley Hotel. Fred Meyers returns from Starkey prairie with horses. Local guests include C. H. Green Spokane B. B. Reed Salt Lake and W. D. Van de Vanter Seattle. A baseball dance at Elks hall draws a small crowd amid competing attractions. The La Grande track team departs for Ontario for the Eastern Oregon meet. Jessie Paul travels to Huntington to visit ill sister Mrs Will Wallace then to Baker. Willie Peare returns from Chicago after four months to pursue engraving. Martin and Bradley plumbers complete a sewer connection project for Russell meat market improving refrigerator sanitation.
Firemen meet tonight at 7 30 for Rescue Hose company to elect two delegates to go to Portland. Hugh McCall serves as President.
Star theatre features popular vocalist and pianist Miss Mildred Stephenson who captivates La Grande audiences with new songs and piano selections. Her notable voice and charm attract many young fans and she is highly regarded in her profession.
Tonight's Tuesday Musicale at the Scroggin residence features Verdi selections and instrumental pieces by C O Wilson, C W Clogston, Mrs Carlock, Miss Young, Mr Carruth, and Mrs Birnie. An historical aside and anecdotes from rehearsals punctuate the program.
Bram Stoker cites a cruel hoax in which a telegram from London halted a Birmingham wedding as officials learned the bride and her children were supposedly arriving in London. The bride fainted and the groom faced a crowd before discovering the ruse by a rival.
A Pittstown reviewer notes the matinee idol aims for realism in a play. He is described as moving the performance by committing to intense method acting including a staged severe wound between acts.
An advertising note by an enterprising photographer offers enlarged tinted photographs for 0.75 per dozen, inviting readers to purchase. The quip cites a quote about abolishing avarice and luxury from Cicero as a framing device.
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