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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1911

Page

2

Alderman to address high school diploma exercises

State Superintendent Alderman will deliver the principal address at La Grandé High School tonight as diplomas are issued to graduates. The program includes choruses, solos, Salutatory by Enid Stanchfield, valedictory by Jeanette Wheatley, and the presentation of diplomas by Henry Henson. The graduating seniors listed include Hallie Adler, George Broadbridge, George Currey Jr, Roy Currey, Eugene Good, Elva Greene, Calista Love, and others.

la Grandé Alderman W. Seemann High School Glee Club Enid Stanchfield Birnie L. R. Alderman Reichardt T. J. Scroggin Jeanette Wheatley Henry Henson Hallie Irene Adler George William Broadbridge George H. Currey, Jr Roy Benson Currey Eugene N. Good Elva May Greene Charles Olaf Groupe Selah May Hough James Hugh Irwin Frederick J. Lotten Calista Love Bertha May Neill Gladys EB. Oesterling Bonnie Lillian Severn Enid M. Stanchfield Ethel Frances Sweeney Jeannette Wheatley Scott A. Wheatley Eva Viola Woodruff

Mrs Noble Interred After Farewell at Washington Avenue

Friends and relatives gathered for the funeral of Mrs Mary Noble wife of William Noble of this city. Rev W S Seemann conducted services at the family home on Washington avenue. Mrs Noble died en route to Portland after leaving La Grand. She leaves six children Margaret Elizabeth Christina and three sons Wm George Lewis and another son. She was born in Fraserburg Scotland in 1843 and lived in La Grande 24 years. A sister Mrs John McKay and a brother George Noble survive in Scotland and Ontario.

Mary Noble W. 5. Seemann Washington Avenue Shority Wm. Noble Portland Ton& m Margaret Elizabeth la Grand Wm. G Lewis F George M Christina Golithan Fraserburg Scotland la Grande John McKay Fraseher George Noh'e Toronty Ont

Sprains and Remedies Sold Through Local Dealers

A fragment notes careful treatment for sprains and mentions a Chamberlain's Liniment sold by local dealers to restore health, indicating a health remedy distribution in the community.

Alet

Knights Host La Grande Team Visit at Union Lodge

About 25 Knights of Pythias from La Grande visited Union last night with 22 La Grande team members who were made Knights on four candidates. A banquet for 65 followed, and a lively evening featured singers Miss Garrick and Mr. Ferrin, plus notes on the Isis theatre program and a recital at the L D S church.

Knights of Pythias Union Lodge C. B. Risor J. Daniels E. Long John Frawtey W. W. Wide Co. M. Humphrey J. H. Keeney Jess King Jess Paul Joe Steptoe Charles

Notable Names in Griffin's Reading Circle

Walter Griffin hosts a gathering featuring Walter Reader F eight Ivanhoe R J Nyrin and C D Goodnough Ed Wright E E Bragg Oscar Garner Charlie Button and R J Ketchin at the club meeting with local attendees.

International Peace and Disarmament Debate Uptown

Discusses global push for peace and disarmament as a philanthropic goal of the era. Notes prominent thinkers crafting plans to redirect funds from arms to humanitarian and international cooperative efforts.

Areaa International

Signs of progress cited at Meth Methodist service

The article notes that efforts toward peace may be illustrated as transforming war torn earth into a field of mutual peace. Pastor Gillilan will cite signs of progress in a Sunday morning sermon at the Methodist church.

Methodist Gillilan

Gillilan’s Mother Dead In Amesville Ohio

Mary A Gillilan mother of Rev J D Gillilan and Strickland Gillilan died at her Amesville Ohio home May 21 at age 80 after a long illness. Advices received here today say Mr Gilligan hurried home from duties after a three week stay.

Mary A. Gillilan J. D. Gillian Strickland Gillilan Amesville Ohio Gilligan

Autos Visit Baker in Campaign Train of 10 Machines

The final big push in the horse show campaign sent 45 boats on a ten-machine train to North Powder Haines and Baker. The trip completes the advertising plans.

Union North Powder Haines Baker

Pastor Gillilan Preaches Baccalaureate at Cove

Rev Dr Gillilan is called to Cove Sunday evening to deliver the baccalaureate sermon for high school graduates. The Methodist church will host the ceremony.

Gillilan Cove Dr. Gillilan Methodist Church

Men Host Monday Dancing Parties Finale at Elks Hall

The gentlemen who hosted two winter dance events at the Elks hall plan the third and final party of the series. The gathering promises a closing night of music and sociability for attendees and the community.

Elks Hall

Event at Elk's Hall Next Monday Evening

A meeting will be held next Monday evening at the Elk's hall with about 40 people expected in attendance.

Elk’s Hall

Moores Enjoy New Home at Freewater Station

The Observer prints a letter from the Moore family of Freewater praising their new residence. E. C. Moore is identified as agent for the O. W. R. N. at that station.

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