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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1911
Page
4
Remembering the Dead on Memorial Day
A call to keep memory of loved ones beyond Decoration Day, urging reverent tribute and care for graves. The piece stresses scattering roses and maintaining graves year round to honor the dead with proper respect.
Fourth of July Oratoria At La Grande
A La Grande Fourth of July program promises a thrifty and enterprising city tribute. The event emphasizes high quality performances and the community’s commitment to celebrate with the best efforts and speakers available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Local businessmen boast drawing card for Union and neighboring counties
Burdened by celebration costs, merchants claim they have created something that will attract people beyond Union county. They aim to prove the drawing power will extend to sister counties as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly Wall
Union County
G. A. R Ranks Shrink as Veteran Survives Dwindle
The article laments dwindling G A R ranks as World War I veterans age and pass. It notes fewer veterans visit graves and fear that future generations must take on grave decoration duties.
Memorial Day Observances Across Cities Highlight Civil War Veterans
Eighteen bodies were claimed by relatives while seven remained unidentified and buried in a single grave at Twin Rivers cemetery. A statue dedication for Rev. William Corby drew University of Notre Dame faculty and students, plus guests, near the campus hall named for him. Memorial ceremonies continued with Governor Eberhart in Marshall and a large Columbus parade led by Foraker. Chicago hosted a grand Memorial Day procession with veterans and naval reserve detachments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Rivers
South Bend
Ind
University of Notre Dame
William Corby
Father Corby
Gettysburg
University
Marshall
Minn
Eberhart
Foraker
Orator
Columbus
Memorial Hall
Joseph. B. Foraker
Cincinnati
Pory Clinton
Memorial Observances Mark Fort San Dusky and McKinley Tomb
Memorial Day events in Ohio and Maryland feature historic markers at Fort Sandusky site and the old French and Indian trail ends. Canton, Ohio observes at McKinley tomb with wreaths from Cortelyou and Justice Day under Grand Army of the Republic. Baltimore holds an Episcopal memorial service for Bishop Parret with Bishop Mara delivering the principal eulogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Tabieta
Fort Sandoski
Ohio
Sandusky Bay
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Andusky and
Scioto
McKinley
Canton
George B. Cortelyou
William P. Day
United States Supreme Court
Grand Army of the Republic
Bishop Paret
Baltimore
Par 1
Episcopal Diocese of
Maryland
Emmanuel Church
John Gardner Mar
Decorated His Ship Aboard the Yellow Frigate
Sir John Phillimore painted one side of his yellow frigate black and white to vent humor at the navy board. He printed a message on the rear, “No more painet.” The board scolded him, and he replied with a quip about needing more paint. The ship kept its yellow, and the board spitefully punished his impudence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Royal Navy
Admiralty
John Phillimore
Navy
Painet
Navy Board
Sir John
Mary Board
Unable to Move This Spring Says Tenant in Exchange
A tenant responds that relocation is not planned this spring and expresses satisfaction with current living arrangements. The dialogue suggests reluctance to negotiate rent concessions or relocate, reflecting housing concerns and landlord-tenant tensions.
Longing for a Fresh Start Drives Westward Move
A resident explains leaving town for the west seeking change from creditors. The exchange reveals a humorous yet serious motive behind the relocation. Local reaction notes hopes for relief from debt pressures and new opportunities.
Deaf ear inspires quiet meditation and music insight
A concise remark highlights a person who prefers to meditate. It notes that he has an ear for music and adds a playful exchange about which ear, revealing a witty moment about perception and imagination.
Fortune Hunter
A verse warns Carrie against a fortune seeker who courts for money rather than love. It advises preparing for a friendly visit by menacing moral tests and suggests a harsh rebuke if the suitor proves mercenary, urging her to choose a genuine partner over wealth.
Joke Told At Luncheon Club Sparks Humour Lesson
A downtown luncheon club recounted a tale about a forgetful payee and a humorless reply to a 5 cent debt. The misread joke and garbled delivery illustrate how some people lack a sense of humor, ending with a garbled closing line from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotic
York
Trini
The Aurora Borealis Theory by Lenard
Professor Lenard theorizes the aurora borealis forms from extremely fast cathode rays emitted by unknown radioactive substances in the sun. These rays travel near light speed and are deflected by Earth's magnetic field in the upper atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenard
Trial Delayed for Holiday in Wappenstein Bribery Case
In Seattle on May 30 the trial of former police chief Wappenstein paused after the Fury opening, with the prosecution’s first witness examined. Evidence will begin anew tomorrow as Murphy outlines bribery charges over protection of disorderly houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wappenstein
Murphy
lodge meeting notices for 433 7703 and 27 nights
P O H La Grande Lodge No 433 meets Thursdays at 8 pm at Elk's club corner of De pot street and Washington avenue visiting brothers invited. M W A La Grande Camp No 7703 meets Mondays at the I O O F hall visiting neighbors invited. Knights of Pythias Red Cross Lodge No 27 meets Mondays in Castle hall old Elk's hall welcoming visiting Knights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande Lodge No. 433
Elk’s Club
Depot Street
Washington Avenue
H. J. Ritter
Ey. Ray
H. E. Coolidge
Woodmen OF the World
la Grande Lodge No
K. P. Ball
D. Fitzgerald
J. H. Keeney
M. W. A-La Grande Camp No. 7703
I. O. O. F. Hall
Pebekahs
Crystal Lodge No
Ll. C
Katie Arbuckle
N. G
Anna Alexander
Knights OF Pythias—Red Cross Lodge No. 27
Castle Hall
Old Elk’s Hall
Women of Woodcraft Circle 47 Meeting Thursday Evening
The record notes Cran to hold Ronde Circle No 47 meeting on the first Thursday evening of the month with visiting officers Carrie Robbs G M Lizzie Ellsworth among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women OF Woodcraft
Cran
Ronde Circle No
Ubera
Carrie Robbs
G. M
Lizzie Ellsworth
Ers
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