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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
7
Coming Attractions preview touts a notable revival of The Holy City with a stark contrast between imperial Rome and the humble followers of the Master. The narrative traces the birth of Christianity as portrayed in St John the Baptist era, promising a dramatic and spiritual production.
The Interpreting company presents The Cat and the Fiddle in an Island of Eye fantasy. Great Gobs imprisons Polly with a strawberry mark. Hap py and Jennie Elmore lead a vivid cast in lavish scenic splendor and catchy musical numbers.
At the Pastime standing room only signs appeared all evening. The audience praised Mr. Burton’s ballad and the Heacock orchestra. Manager Heacock maintains the theater’s prestige as Gans Nelson fight film attracts crowds at Scenic. Vaudeville acts fill the week with prizefight and comedy delights.
State Organizer J. H. Stevens invites Bryan Kern club members and democracy supporters to Hotel Sommer parlors this evening. Committees will be formed to plan ex Senator John M. Gearin's speaking engagement in the city on Tuesday evening the 13th.
Truant Officer Faulk reports only a small number of truants and protesting parents remain defiant after a campaign to enforce school attendance. Most children are now in class. a last warning will be issued to the few holdouts as officials emphasize compliance and the consequences of parental neglect under the law.
Atlanta on October 7 reports voters are casting ballots in a state election shaping the fate of the candidate known as Little Joe Brown as outcomes unfold across Georgia.
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