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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1911

Page

5

Local Merchants Advertise Shoes China Glass and More

Just received shipments from Dalton's and Wright Drug company with ladies shoes in tan Bulton and new popular music. Merchandise sales include painted china and cut glass at reduced prices, and vacuum cleaners priced to clear. W. H. Bohnenkamp & Co. offer shoppings and a temperate young man seeks steady work. Presbyterian ladies host Mrs Ramsey reception 3 to 5 at Mrs A Hill.

the Presbyterian Church Judge Ramsey A. T. Hill Ramsey

Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Opens in Seattle

About a thousand Knights of Pythias from across the state converge on Seattle for the grand lodge opening events set to begin tomorrow in the city venue.

Seattle Knights of Pythias

Local notes pull in travelers and visitors around La Grande

Verbal snippets from La Grande recounts visitors and residents at Foley hotel in Cove Wallowa county and nearby towns. Names include J W McAllister I W Buzby Oliver Geddes W T Cunfinie Andrew Lun George Dyers Lena Gatrice Mrs C W Mumford John J Sayer Fred B Currey Karl Gillilan Prof Smith D Zimmerle EB Flagg George F Cullen James Kenney Pat Gallagher Mrs George Kelley Joe Anson and many others with travel to Portland Baker Elgin and Corvallis noted.

W. T. Cunfinie Wiensburg Andrew Lun Ice King North Powder Foley Hotel George Dyers Deschutes Foley L. B. Tuttle A. M. Bryant Elgin Lena Gatrice C. W Mumford Wallowick John J. Sayer Portland Oregon Developmnt League Wallowa County Fred B. Currey Joseph Karl ‘Gillilan Prof. Smith Baker D. Zimmerle Seattle Cove EB. H. Flagg Recorder la Grande George F. Cullen James Kenney Pat Gallagher George Kelley Joe Anson Odd Fellows' Lodge Oregon Grand Lodge

Knights of Columbus Council Inaugurated In La Grande

About 150 Knights of Columbus from six states gathered in La Grande to inaugurate a new council. Officers were installed at the K P hall and Foley hotel, with a banquet and toasts by prominent local and visiting leaders. Guests included judges, politicians, clergy, and businessmen from Portland, Baker, Spokane, and beyond.

Northwest Knights of Columbus Columbus K. of P Foley Hotel W. H F. L. Meyers Grand Knight la Grande Portland Council Roger B. Sinnott Portland Press K. of C Prof. Smith City Farrell Eugene O. G L. Ballenger P. A. Foley L. E. Ferguson F. Dutli

Ill Mat ed Pair Carlyles Their Temperaments And Ties

The Carlyles were an ill matched couple with wide temperamental differences. Jane Carlyle was nervous, quick, anxious, and jealous of admirers, while Thomas Carlyle was devoted but blunt and lacking outward affection. A friend recalls her remark never marry a philosopher reflecting their unresolved tension.

Thomas Jane Carlyle Carlyles Ife Carlyle

Disbelief in Physiognomy and Shakespeare’s Unimpressive Face

A reflective passage argues physiognomy is unreliable, noting that appearances deceive in business and poetry. It cites poets and writers like Byron Pope Johnson and, controversially, Shakespeare, whose looks are judged as dull and heavy compared to his poetry.

Byron Pope Johnson Shakespeare London

Big Banquet Postponed In County District

A county district event scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed due to bad roads making travel difficult. The organizers say the next date will be announced later and further notices will follow.

Ontying

Burns and Otis Reconcile After Public Spat

Reports from New York say Detective Burns and Otis, proprietor of the Los Angeles Times, have patched up their differences. Earlier Otis cut off Burns' cash and opposed his actions in the search for the dynamiters.

Burns Otis Columbus mcNamira Brothers New York Los Angeles Times

Switchmen's Union Biennial Convention Opens in Minnesota

St Paul Minnesota May 15 delegates from across the United States and Canada gather in the old state capitol for the Switchmen's Union of North America biennial session expected to last about two weeks. Hawley presides as routine business occupies today with no major upheavals anticipated. Secretary Py Welch reports steady member gains and recovery from prior losses in the northwest while the Woman's Auxiliary begins its own biennial meeting led by Mrs Barbara Stang of Duluth.

St. Paul Minn United States Canada Switchmen's Union of North America Old States Hawley Py Welch Northwest Woman's Auxiliary Barbara Stang Duluth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thelsis the Theatre OF Quality M. Sherwood Kalem Lubin John Edison John Bumptiots Mr. Ferrin Ladies‘ Am Dalton’s Wiinut Drug Company Greet Northern Vacuum Cleaner W. H. Bohnenkamp Tom Cobb Ore Cash Bazaar Vest. Wright Drug Company Tan Bulton Shoes K. of P. Gather Grocery Sandhorg Hillis Bros del Monte RED Ribbon C-Council Judge Boyle Tacoma Andrew C. Smith J. P. O'Brien O.W J. O’farrel Ben L. Norden Multnomah County Rogers B Sinnott Chas. P. Murphy J. J A. A Smith A. A. Hanson Thomas J. Higgins William P. Smith Sumpter Theodore Beasler T. Walsh, Jr Spokane J. J. O'Neal Henry Albers J. C. Costello J. J. Flynn EB B, Duffy J. C Fitzpatrick Bargain the Golden Rule CO Ame Bay & Hotel Observer Office Cherry Adams Avenue Lady Cook John Anthony Rondown Clint van Fleet Plymouth Fruitdale Wallowa Lake Amusement Company A. Wurilidt Riverside Addition William Miller & Bro Adame Ave Main W. H. Keating Salt Lake Dr. Keating Optometrist Switchmen’s Union Paris Pattison Bros
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