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About La Grande morning observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1901-1904 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 24, 1904)
OBSERVER; VOLUME III k LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY. OREGON MONDAY. OCTOBER 24, 1904 " : NUMBER 51 yf GRANDE EVENING FELL FkOM TRAIN is Seymorc Swauger 'Frightfully Mangled Head and Limbs are CutOff N Tbe remains of Seimour Swanger who mt a horrible death -' Saturday morning near North Fork by being run ovor by an earn bound O Ri N train, arrived In this city this mo-Ding and were taken obarge of by Henry & Carr, The (aneral w conducted by the La Orande Lodge of the iOD and the interment took plaoe in the lO Of remetery. The olroonutanees oonnected with the accident are peooliar and it U al most impossible to obtain any definite information as to how the accident oo curred . Coroner T M Henderson and Deputy Sheriff Blakely of Umatilla county had the body taken to Pendleton The officers were unable to aaoertain any tangible information at the place where the accident happened as none ot the ore on the train, eupposed to have run over Swanger, were present. The inquest was held where the acoi dent occurred, bat no verdict was given. The officers and tbe jury re turned to tbe oity last night and con tinued the inqupet in the office of 4.aatz Bros. More testimony was neo essary, however, before a verdtct could be given, pod the Jury adjourned to meet again today. There gee ma to be no question that Svauger met his death aooiilently, but Coroner Header eon Is determined to as -er tain as much ps possible about the case as possible 'before concluding the affaii. Mr. Swauger was a member in good standing of the A O (J W of this city and it is probable that the membera of the order will take charge of the re mains. Mr. Swanger had been in the city Erlday and left Saturday morning on the 1:30 o'clock paasenger train for his home near North Fork station. He wss said to be somewhat intoxicated and as the train app-oaohed the station he probably attempted to get eff while the train waa running at fall speed, la jumping from the train he fell under tbe wheels, meeting a moa( horrible death. For several hundred yards portions of the body were found strewn along the track. The body was com. plotely decapitated, tbe bead having been found a hundred feet away from the point where the body waa found . One arm was fonnd in another place and one of tbe unfortunate man's lege in another place. All the clothing with the exception of parts of bis un derwear were torn f-om his body Seymour Swanger had rerided in this county nearly fifteen yeara an I was a native of Kansas ' He was employed as a coal heaver for the O R & N at Kamela several years and aftei wards engaged in the wood business at Ka mela. 'n latsr years he conducted a farm near North Fork station and also engaged in atockraislng. He was 47 years old and was a member of several fraternal organizations. He leaves a wife and Ave children, and also his moth r an 1a brother who reside at Ka mela. , The funrraj took plaoe this afternoon from the Presbyterian ohurcb, the Rev. B Hays officiating. - . COMMITS SERIOUS CRIME A Main's Rancher is Ar rested on a Charge of Rape- -Does Not De ny Guilt. diligent search that parasite ' of tbe city could not' be found. How long Oh Lord how long" will our .oltlzens b ve patlenoe with saoh conduct? We have good and true men in our city who would see hat law and order were enforced if they were In author ity men who would not be partial, bat do justice to all. . ., "Why not try some of them and see if thoaeSmiacreants can defy our city authorities and laws. North Powder Citizen, , ...., :i...f . Lipton Entertains London, Oct. 24. Officers of the crew of the cruiser Olympla were thiB afternoon the guests of Sir Thomas Lipton at a luncheon, In their honor, at the Crystal Palace. After luncheon tbe side shows were -all thrown open to the visitors. Prize Winners Just In by express frorr New York Those new Cravinett coats, Ladles' Salts, Ladies Belts and many other new novelties. The Fair. Jo n Hand, a rancher living ten miles northwest ot Haines was brought in yesterday by Sheriff Broivn and longfd la the oouutv Jail. ' Tb charge against him on the jail register is rape, committed upon the person or. At lie una Diceen year old girl who has bein in hia employ for some time past. Hand is a m irrled man. about forty Ave years of age and has a wife and three children. ' - .. ,; H does not deny his guilt, nor does be seem to realiz he enormity of Mb crime. He waived a preliminary ex amination and in default of (2000 bail was committed for trial at the next term of the Circuit Court. , While Sheriff Brown was telling the f aots In the above case, be took occa slon to say that one ot Haines promi neot oitlzens tried to defeat the ends of justice by telephoning Hand of the sheriff's ooming so that he could get out of the way . The name of tbe informant according to the sheriff was Billv tireen. Tbe punishment for r pe aa meted out by jadgee throughout the state In oases that have la ely been tried has been thirty years in tbe Bate peninten tiary. Baker City Herald. Fine Beef Cattle Bock & Thomas, tbe cattle dealers of La flraniie, recently purchased over a hundred fln beef cattle on Burnt river Tbe cattle were bronght to Haines by B T Jarman, and will be wintered here. Jarm-n & Co also purchased one hundred head In tbe Burnt river section wbioh will be fed 3n.ao inlnrins one of our citizens and by F S Heard at hia farm near town .0...teriJ1 bullets on our sidewalks? daring the winter. Haines Record. I ,, ,. rarjBe that aftsr due and Where Were They Where was that p..l rooo, tbe city oalls it's marshal, last Tuesday night, when thote wild and woolly sheep hArriars stormed the oity with their Have your ehoes failed to give yon satisfactory wear? Then try oar JOHN 8TROOTMAN shoe for ladies and children. We know from our many customers who wear them that them a . none better. Come in aud let us try on a pair of our ladies' 3.00 welted shoes with oak tanned soles. They will near; they are stylish and you ill come again. We also carry the Star 5 Star brand of shoes for men, ladies and children. ?so the RED SCHOOL HOUSE line for boys and girls, all thoroughly tested and proven satu aotor y. JUST RECEIVED Shipment of RAIN COATS at popular prices Ladies Oxford Gray Covert coat,. .$3 25 Ladif s Olive Worsted, plaid linit.g. . 4 75 Ladies gray Dutchess, belt effect. ... 7 50 Misses Tan Covert, with cape...... 3 00 Gents wool mackintoab 5 00 Boys covert ccat tan color 2 25 Ladies Blue Cashier, velvet collar. 14 60 Ladies tun worsted mackintosh 5 00 M ea blue cashmere with cape ..... 3 00 Misses Blue worsted Automobile Coat 4 26 Qents wool mackintosh 6 60 We are always glad to show goods and will do our best to please you- In justice Court Justice of the Peace J E Hough was right when be ueclared "this is my busy day" Trouble commenced early and oontlnued late. The Brat on the doo ed was- the-cues- wherein--T V Boyle was oharged with lndeoent ex posure, - He was ' brought upon tbe court and eot red a plea of nut guilty, and bis trial set for this afternoon at 2,30 o'clock. The state n ill attempt to show that hi. has beenguilty of exbib-1 lug his person is a improper manner in some twenty Ave or thirty instance His renotation is saoh that be will most likely be bound over to answer to the ciioult court at the Feburary term.' The next case to oicup tbe attention of the 'Court was the one where In J W Smith is oharged with disturbing the -auce at tbe Fruitdale amuse ment ha1!. It seams tJat the trouble orglnated ever a dog who made it a point to enter tbe boose, some one kioked the dog and then a general f ght oommenoed. Mr Edwards the propritor and manager of the hall bad he arrests m de and will see that th case la procuted. Ho states his resort will be conducted along moral and peaoable li es if "e Is obli ed to pat the ntire population lnjail. Smoking Jacket donated by J M Berry, woo by Mrs. H Stevenson. ,r' Silver dish donated by J H Peare, won by Nellie Walsh.,' " - Painted plate donated by J H Peare, won by F O'Hare. . Pink Doll donated by Mrs. Wellman w :n by M J Whyte. it Oil painting denated by .-. Bisters of St. Feanols, won by M J Cbarvat. Oil painting donated by tbe Sisters of fat. Frauds, won by J W Chandler. Shawl won by Grandma Walsh; Lunoh cloth won by a. Floyd. Sofa Pillow won by Mrs, L" Given. Blaok silk collar won by JJvalyn Bo- ban. ... . , Blaok and yellow sofa pillow, won by Amelia Pullman. Iron bed won hy M J Whyte. Painted sofa pillow won by A Floyd. 'Point lace centerpiece won by J McNeelv. .JO ; ,, ffjj fv;v Wild Rose centerpiece won by Mrs. John Dobson, i . Lunoh cloth won bv Mable Staoey. Green Doll won by Lillie WarustaS I Netted oenterpieoe wen by U L Big. gers. . ? Point lace handkerchief won by M J Whyte. ,i i j Painted plate wob by F O'Hare. CUT OFF THEIR CUES Members!", of r Chinese .,, Reform Association in Pendleton will Obey me caici. Woman Fatally Burned Clothing Ignited While Cooking Feed and Body Was Terribly Burned Fell Twenty Feet ' A workman by the name of grown while working on a bridge oear Inland City this morning fell from the bridgs to tbe ground a distance of twenty feet. He struck squarly upon his feet but esoapad without breaking any bones. He is now under the oare of Drn. Bacon t Hall. The doctors think that perhaps they may find it necessary to send him to Portland to receive treatment at tbe hospital. Pendleton, Oct. Si-Membsrs nf tue'loo.l lodge ol tbe Chinese' Beform Association comprising 80 pr oent of , tbe Oxji util" r sidants 'will cut- 6f their quees according to au order V J tbeassooiat'oi Local ' leader k' he-a say the retorm association U ulc! r the guldanpe Of high Chinese otBcia'a now fxilml who w.y work to ouH Km. press Auu au .eiuatste the einoer r It is lmpnr..b!e i (Karn tbe detail, i f the plan, tn.. null;' it is kuowunbt important omoiHtH ol China are wor ris ing with Vno mver B. Q., i eil quarters, ' ; ' '-. This forenoon w.iile Mrs John Krow who lives juat aoross tbe river north of town, was cooking feed for the stock her apron oanght fire and tbe flames rapidly spread to the rest of h r olothlng ' Mrs Krow ran o tbe home of Mrs Wm Rynearaon, a distance of about an eighth of a mile, and Mrs Kynearson smothered tbe n ines as best she could and son t for Dr Molitor who immediately ' responded. The lady's body was badly burned and tb. doctor states that a'- oannot possibly live looser than ten or twelve hours, lthough all was do e-tbat ooald be dono to relieve her sufferings. Just as we go to press we learn that Mrs Krow died at 4 o'clock An Accident Last evening while the son of D O Elsworth was riding with bis brothers In a wagon he fell out' and the rear wheel passed over his bead, orushing one eye and making a scalp wound In tbe back of the bead. Dr Molitor was called, who dressed tbe boy's wounds and reports him resting easy. Surprise Party Hr. and Mrs.T. Robbs gave' their " -daughter Mi Rozie a very pleasant surprise party Sutarday evening lu bonor of her 17th birthday. A motley enjoyable evening waa spent in social games and other amusements until a late hour wben dainty refreshments were served and all retired to their :. homes wishing her many ; bappy re turoes of tbe day,. ... . :s . Those present werei.: Hafrgie Oole man, Katio Swivel, Beatrice Green Ueroyc Ellsworth, May Noyes,. Oeor ' gis, Boxie and E lltn Boobs, Er Htults, Andrew A lletott, George Jet V Jaok Young. Mike Anderson, Gharte y Bobbs, Lan AUitoi,Qrover Ellsworl Stop That; Shivering And save that Coat U 'it ' i. J v your horse needs blanket and we have the best assortment In the valley to . t ff a. ; , Horse blankets at all prices. New stock jtiBt received sf MEN'S GLOVES ' .: . Workinmea'a high grade gloves. Thin is a new line with us aud we are proud of our seieotion, DaU and see them. Har ness and saddles made to order. Winter robes Just reoeived. Secondhand sewing machine for aale cheap. The La Grande Cash Store. Catholic Church Fair The Week's fair, given by tbe ladles Af Ik. Ul V, v. 1 ui .1 - VI M.D vn.uuuv UJU1UU MJU UDIU in a I room in tbe Sommer Bouse building 0) was brought to a close Saturday night, O and was a suocess in every particular, . the net receipts amounting to some Q $o20 and tbe managers of the fair wish to return tbeir most sincere thanks to Q all those who so kindly assisted them in making It a auooess, and will ever B cberlab tbe kindest feelings for tbe a valuable services rendered, and to those a who so generously donated many ral- nable and artlstlo artiolea to the fair, 1 1 they return tbeir especial kind remem- j O brances. I B The following is a list ot the articles!0 donated, by whom, and by whom won." Salt pattern donated by A V Andrews, I won by Miss Way. j Table oloth and napkins donated hy I J N K West, won by Mrs. T N Marphy. 1 2 Silk comfort donated by the Chicago O store, won by Mrs. Mary McCoy. O Set ot dishes donated by Mrs. T N O Murphy, won by O L biggers. ' 41 Two ruga donated by Henry k Carr " won by Mrs. L Given. fl Toilet case donated by Newlln Drag Co., won by Philip Loy. ! E. CKnstoffcrsOii Harness and Saddles La Grande, Oregon 9 i A Store With A Record We have been doing busi ness in this town for 5 years in that time the ' town has nearly doubled in population Duriue the same time our business has increased FIVE FOLD. - In other words our business has made a great deal more rapid increase than the town has. There are dozens of reasons for tuis all of which yon will perceive if you begin buying drug store goods oi us. In the first place we had a thorough training for pharmacy. In the second place we had ex ceptional opportunities for learning the practical side of pharmacy in a successful drug store of the highest stand ing. In the third place we have kept our eyes open and alu-iided to business until we know the demands ol ths people of this town. A. T. HILL, La Grande, Oro m 1 m m Prescription Druggist Ked doll donated by Newlln Drug Oa, woo by Mr. UoweU. -... IB . t hi n