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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1911
Page
4
Publication notice from La Grande post office marking second class matter and subscription rate note, with editor and owner names unreadable in OCR remnants.
The note reports the death of aviator Ely at Macon Georgia after aviation events in Portland and Baker. It describes Ely as a familiar figure to La Grande readers who watched him fly in the air and on the ground.
A theatre listing announces programs including Old Delhi and Its Ruins travelogue, The Regeneration of the Apache Kid, Surfing the National Sport of Hawaiian Islands, Sorrowful Example, Electric Boots, and a Miss Gladys Mack engagement. Selig’s The Two Orphans shown with 3,000 feet of film.
Aviation science exacts a heavy tuition as many Oregon residents mourn the death of Ely, a figure known for his courage and suitability in the field, reflecting how peril rises nearer to home for those who trained and knew him.
The Portland Elks plan to bring a live elk herd to a city park during their national lodge meeting next July. Eastern members, unused to such wildlife, would gain a true impression of the West and the Elks order while viewing the living animals.
The speaker urges county officials to show a ten year comparison of Union County payments into the state tax fund to reveal the rising costs. The remark notes years with reformers in office and implies taxpayers’ money allocation has increased.
Astoria reports that the Centennial attracted major eastern investors and secured large deals linked to the event. Critics say the Centennial was disappointing given the money spent on it.
The dialogue features a burglar reassuring his partner as they cross a state near Huntington. He claims safe passage and insists cracking a safe in Oregon is easy, boasting of a governor who is a friend to "the boys."
Pendleton rounds up frost and Portland youths imitate buckaroos by riding horses into a saloon. The scene is described as wild and woolly, echoing frontier spirit.
Despite crops concerns Union County residents will have apples for everyone at home and extra to share. The valley’s workers will find plentiful fruit available through the season.
In old Walla Walla a remembered clash with native people is linked to public displays of contempt. The piece sketches a time when school teachers were burned in effigy as a symbol of social conflict and lingering barbarism.
Despite reports of the fruit market peaking, Albany merchants note apple trees fetch as little as $0.04 each, challenging assertions that the industry has reached its highest point.
Secretary Wilson is described as not a drinking man yet also not a prohibitionist in recent reports, offering a nuanced view of his stance amid alcohol policy debates.
A witch in a worn cabin hosts four Henrys from King Charles X's hunting party. They share bread and cheese then fight in the dark, each claiming rightful share. The old woman prophesies they will all be united in one fate, trampling hospitality and power with blood.
A New York press summary notes the fates of four Henrys tied to the league. Henry of Conde died by poisoning at St. Jean d Angely, Henry of Guise was assassinated at Blois, Henry III was killed at St Cloud, and Henry IV was slain in Paris. The piece closes with a political moral: nothing is politically right which is morally wrong.
Decise Green appointed administrator of the estate of F M Rutherford deceased by Union county court. All creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months to L J French store 206 Depot street La Grande Oregon. Dated October 5 1911. Administrator of the estate of F M Rutherford, Deceased. Diy 10-13 20 27 11-3 11-10
Miss Elizabeth Morse Colgate daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Colgate of New York City married Lieutenant Stanley M Rombough of the Fifteenth Cavalry US A at the bride’s parents country home. After a European wedding trip the couple will reside at Fort Meyer.
Hellen M. Aikine sues Elizabeth Taylor J L Taylor and others in circuit court for Union County to foreclose a mortgage dating from February 1906 on lots 6 7 8 in block 4 and 7c street in Tigaty Oregon. Petition seeks decree barring defendants from any interest in the property and demands six weeks to answer.
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