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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1909

Page

8

Last Day of La Grande Carnival Ends Historic Run

Tonight marks the close of La Arrande’s spring carnival after six days of festive crowds and a successful run by the C. W. Parker shows. Local business leaders expect to cover event expenses and increase park revenue as citizens praise the entertainment and management. The Parker attractions will stay open into the evening with band concerts and performances before dismantling quietly without harsh noise or late activity.

la Arrande C. W. Parker la Grande CW. Parker Parker

Nocturnal Festivities Draw Big Crowd for Closing Night

An unusually large crowd is expected in town tonight for closing festivities. Police will exercise greater precaution to prevent any disorder or boisterous behavior that might arise from the lively celebration and freedom on display.

Miss Yeager Corsets At Summer Hotel Display

Ladies invited to view a fine line of domestic and imported corsets with French military style effects at medium prices. Measurements welcomed and fittings available. Visit at the Summer Hotel through March 12.

Haywood Pleases Audience With Socialist Talk

William D. Haywood former secretary of the Western Federation of Miners and E J Keewis spoke in the opera house last evening on socialism. Haywoods talk drew splridid audience and was well received with a focus on organization and socialist tenets.

Opera House William D. Haywood Western Federation of Miners E. J. Keewis Hay Wood H Tim Lewis

Local Dogs Take Prizes at Portland Show

Local dogs owned by M. K. Hall the dog fancier won prizes at the Portland dog show this week. A Boston terrier secured second place in a class crowded with entries from Denver Seattle Spokane and other western cities. Another dog took third in two classes amid many entries from major cities. The local owner earned notable honors.

M. K. Hall Portland Boston

Helmet Incident Ends With Chief Rayburn Harsh Charter

In a downtown scuffle, Chief Rayburn ordered Jack Gabbart jailed for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Gabbart grabbed a loose object, broke a helmet, and Rayburn then struck him with a billy, dragging him to a mail cart for transport from the depot.

Rayburn Jack Gabhart Invincible Jack Jal Gabbart Billy

See Pound for Four Cents A Pound Me

A Saturday sale at Silverthorn's Family Drug Store offers poundage at four cents per pound for chocolate candy. The ad invites customers to visit the store for the discounted sweets each weekend.

Silverthorn’s E-Ru-Sa Silverthorn

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