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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1911
Page
2
A Wednesday night gathering outlined a plan to fence the grounds with a committee of C.T. McDaniel J. H. Maxwell and F. J. Stownle to sell enough stock. A guarantee fund will cover running expenses of the association as noted in the Wallowa Sun.
The once witty financier Thomas Lowry of Minneapolis traveled to New York seeking £1,000,000 for a railroad venture. A friend asked if he succeeded. Lowry replied he opened the bright lexicon of youth and found no word for fall, implying failure but hopeful spirit.
The article notes pitcher Cooon23 from Philadelphia Americans collects pipes as a quirky hobby. He tours tied stalls and displays a tiny trophy for his interesting pastime. A turnip anecdote hints at a famed old come ob Turnate he whirls after battles on the diamond.
The report notes Mr and Mrs William Hallgarth celebrated their golden wedding with a large family. He is in his tenth year and still in the birthplace home. The couple have five sons and two daughters, four sons and two daughters survive, three sons prosper in America, one grandchild.
The Filipino revolutionary junta based in Hong Kong is alleged to plan renewed activities in the Philippines as the United States is expected to occupy Mexico. Japanese encouragement is reported. Orders were issued to disarm Moros in the Lano district to prevent potential trouble.
The undersigned express sincere thanks to the people of La Grande and vicinity for the kindness during their bereavement. They mention Mr. J. H. Henry the Grange members and others for the excellent manner in which the last rites were handled.
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