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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 29, 1905)
1:1 1 1 n I ''il n : i ' t r I 4 f il' !1 n 1 n WE BOUGHT CHEAP FOR GASH A fine Wall Selling the Cheap 10c per Roll and up STANIELS L JARMAN. Painters, Paper Hangers and Decorators. oooo OOO 2323 ooo oooo SUMMER Until frr notice we will be able to furnish our customers with the vry best; Black Caps ' Black Berries Red Raspberries J . ; Peaches Peach Plums SAnd all other seasonable fruits, fresh from tbe vine : and tree . I NEBI?ASKA GROCERY STORE ) Ooi. IMrand Jefferson 81 C. RALSTON, Prop. 4 O0$$ OOO0OO0O3& ST. LOUIS LIVERY AND FEED STABLE ) ' LARSEN & NORRIE, Props. . j r wtfeir$$f-d'ft rfV:AVW Hor,,eB boarded by day, C S ' week or month. g J. Rigs furnished for parties, beat carryall Keep If jou bavojno other way call on the v LA GRANDE LIGHT AND POWER CO and st. are an Rates and all prices will be explained at the office : "The man who loves his wife the most. Is not the one to let her roast." There hot days, in a kitchen overheated by a ewelterinir stoveCut out the family wh day. Send your laundry tc us. Saves wood, time aud energy. Don't turn up a lovely disposition. Send your linen, all of it to vAe I STEAM VHONE La Grande, o O o o o o o o 5 o o Lot of Paper Same Way FRUITS -V- First class turnouts fur ' ' nished day or night. commercial men. ' B ' wrvice guaranteed funerals and picnics. The J in the city. J Cool Electric Fan IB. 0 LAUNDRY i Main 7 Oregon. Interesting Regarding Teachers The census bnreaa bss just published m bulltttin an analysis by Professor Waller S. Wilcox of Corns! I oniversity of tbe census ot atatietlrs relating to teachers. Calculating lb school airs aa from 5 to 21, tha report finds that taking tba country at "whole, there ia an average ol one teacher to every 71 poplla, or 110 for every 10,000. The computation shows that the aupply ol teachara in proportion to school popu lation baa more than doubled in tbe laat SO yeara, and that tearbere ex ereded tbe total number of clergymen, lawyer and pbyaiclans. In 1900, Nevada bad the largest pro portlonal number of teachers! Vermont ranked second. Main tbird and Iowa fourth Tbe proportion of teachers wai smallest io aome of the aontbern states. Daring tbe peat deoade tbe proportion ban increased io every atate and territory, tbe in create reaching a maximum in the atate of Washington. Tbe states of the north and weat tbowed a greatei increase than tboee of tbe south. CCrAH22 ; '.V'TH ' fON riN BNT. The bulletin oontinaei: "The pro portion ot teachers in oootinental United Slates; is smaller than lu England and Wales, but greater than io Germany, France, Italy, Canada, Mexico or Cuba, and in tbe following states tbe proportion la greater than in England and Wales: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Dlstriot of Columbia, Ohio, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota. South Dakota, Nebraska, Kauaaa, Colorado, Nevada, Washington, Ore goo and California. During recent yeara tbe proportion of teachers In creased in this country to a greater Buried Alive Butte, Mont., Aug 29 Cut off from tbe uiaiu body ot the mine by several tons of rot k, Con Hull Ivan, a single miner, la buried alive on the 200 foot level ol a leased mine In tbe Butte oamp. enllivan was oanght by oave In at 2 o'clock thia afternoon and to night, at 2 o'clock, he it still en tombed and perhaps alive. Three hours after he was shut in. be com municated with the mooing party by apping on an iron pipe. A line of air hose was etretobed from tho Montana Conaolidated mine Into tbe leaaed property, and every effort is being made to keep the man alive until the rescuing party lias reached hitn James Harrington, bis partner, escaped when the oavein ooonrrel. Slept Four Months New York, Aug. 20-Medi.l eel eutUta throughout the country have had their atteution directed to a re markable oase of catalepsy in Yonk era, where Charles (JanepI, elybt years ot age, baa been in an uubroken trance like sleep for more tban four months, and it ia -proliable a oonaultatioa ot speolaliaia In nervous dlseaaea from this city will be called to Investigate the case. On April 0 last, while wulrl ng round a lamppost he became dis xy, fell to the ground and struck on the Buck of his head. Two days later be comp'nlned or pains Id the head, and within a few minutes lapsed into a atate of aooonsciousnest from which he has not awakened. NOriCb Must sell within thirty days, a flue stoie building and two lots centrally located in the oity of E'gin. This in vestment will pay fifteen per oent In terest on tbe money invested. Price $1200.00 Terms one bsll cssh, bal ance on time to suit purchaser. Addres e O Box 10, K gin, Oregon. 1 SJi!lJ!!iHlIgrg OREGON PRODUCE CO. We are m ehe market for immediate deliveay, 500 toni of first-class Timothy Hay. . We are contracting for all kinds of produce, such as Potatoes, Apples, Pears and Prunes, which we arc shipping in car load lots. We are buying all kinds of gtain. As soon as you are ready to sell come in and see us. You have Ihe jloods and we have the money. Oregon Produce Company. ! m Fieures ;; extent than In England. Franca, Germany or Canada. "Tbe uroportion of teacher in elites bsvlng 21,000 Inhabitants, la greater than In small cities or -country die triots. Tbi condition, however, dees not prevail in alt divisions of tbe United States. In tbe north Atlantic and north central divisions, tbe larger cities are not so well supplied wil b teachers aa tbe smaller , cities ard country districts, a fctwblobeagges's tbe inference tbat where an effective educational system is of recent growth, it has developed more rapidly in tbe oitiee, bnt where it has been established for a geieration or more, U baa establUhed a larger ratio of teaciiers to population In the slowly growing rural districts than In the rapidly growing oitiea. TEACUKKS AMONG IMMKiKANTr1. 'Th Immigrant population contalou proportionally fewer teachers than tbe negro population. '1 be children of Im migrants, however, have engajed in teaching to suob ao extent tbat tbe proportion of teachers among adolts of M nlaas exceeds . tbe proportion among white children ol aauve parenta. , "In continental Unite! States, aa in all countries fur whioh figures were ohtaiuable, the greater pari of teaching ia done . by women. The exresa of female teachers over male is greater in this country than in any other., "In the larger cities ol every geo graphic divisi in In continental United States about f"iir filths, or 80 per cent, of tbe traohera were women, while In the country the per cent of women teachers varied from 69.5 In the south central division to 72 4 in tbe north Atlantic division." ..:.)? . , . . Money on Leg' ,. Wallace, Idaho, Aug 29, In the pocket of a belt tightly strapped about tbe oalf ol one of the legs of Pedro Spina, the Italian coal beaver who aa killed by fulling from a Car at tbe 0 K A N coal bunkers, $100 In gold was, louoa , NVIieo the assistant of William Worn tell, tbe undertaker, was remov ing the olothlug from tbe body he was urprlaed to And Ibis belt buokled about the man's oalf. lie undid it and then observed tbat It contained a email pocket lie full in it, but dis covered no money Judging from its weight It did not appear to contain any money, ao he threw it over among tbe dead man's clothing. ; Farm For Sale 80 sores, CO in alfalfa, free running water, 600 iruit trees, good seven room honae. tchool bonse cloe' on Rural dolivery, on phone line. Heie i a bargs.n and yea ere dealing di; rectly with the owner Call or ad' dr.es, C I PETERSON 1 j Ladd Creek ' La Grande Free Rural Delivery No 2 8 26 1.081 8tr all light colored Jersey cow no brands, short horns, three years old. Strap around bo'bt. RnwarJ for return to Kiitley'e livery barn., Take Notice All persons knowing ;the.nelvea indebted to tbe lste firm ot Bock and Thomas are requested to call at the old stand at the market where they will dud Mr UW Thomas or Miss Cora Harding who will make- settle menta. . fi W Thomas. FOR SALE Second band Empire Cream separator, No 2, good aa new, need only one year. Price C5 iniuir at tbia utBc'. - Classified fpvERTisimriNrs 1 Keel Estate Loans, Any amounts on City and Country Real Estate. Loans closed promptly, as soon J as title ap pro red. f "! ; 1 . LA URANDR INVESTMENT CO. WANTED A position bv a competent man. Bookkeeping or clerical work preferred. Inquire at this office, tf FOR BALE White Pomerenlen Pup! ' pies at Hotel Foley Jtarber shop. WANTED Housekeeper Immediately. Apply at the oflioe of the ' Western Uolon Telegraph Co ' 1 4 ' ' FOR SALE Br iik veneer bouae od Second street, two lota, luuuiie F. K. NoordboR, 2107 Second Ht 8 2tf FOR KENT Furnished housekeeping rooms In suits ot two,, three and four Inquire, phone li'ack 601. We pay highest Market pricee for cbickena. Want all yoo have got. At oar Warehouse on Jefferson Ave. j '" ..;";;:--.;z;GRCah Co.- ' If your paper Is not delivered as you think it should be,, please notify the flice and t re roisteae i li icctlf ' i. FURNI8UED ROOMS Nicely furni shed rooms for rent. Corner 4tb and main sc. ". ! . "' ' 8 18 U I To The Public, We take this meeus of publicly ex pressing to our friends and patrons tbe appreciation whioh we feel, to them for their patronage and many acta of kindness which w have received at their bands. . During the four years which we have been In business In this city and county have meet with such pleasent rec ptlon that we feel nnder special obligations to the citizens of the Grande Konde Valley. ' Again thanking our frlenda and patrons we are Yours very truly - i Book & Thomas. . Dissolution Notice Notice Is hereby given' that the partnership of 'J V Bull and James Rasaell heretofore existing under the firm name of J F Ball & Co., has thia day been dissolved by mutual consent. All bills due the firm are payable to J II Russell wbt. will receipt for the same and pay all the bills against this Arm.' Dated, at La Grande, Oregon, this tbe loth day of August, 1905. '- r-i JAMK3 RUHSFLL, !. 1 11 ' ' ' J V BULL. ! NOTICE FOR BIDS The District School Board of Pchool District No. One, of Union Connty Oregon will -receive up to 12 o'clock Noon of August 30, 1905, bids for furnishing all maf.erlal for and con struction of sn eight room school building according to plana and specK flcationa on file with A O Williams, school elerk. ' Ail bids to be left with School clerk and accompanied with oertilied check for ten per oent ot bid. Ballding'to be completed by Jan 1, 1000 Board reserves tbe right to re ject any or all bids. A U WILLIAMS, School Clerk. ' When vou want a pierant laxative that is easy to take and certain to act, neeChemberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets For s:ile by Newlin Drag Co RF.D, FRONT LiyERY BARN 11 "Wm. Smith, Pi op, Sefe and reliable rigs furn. at all timea. Special ao comoaationa furnished to commercial traveler, Phone. 3-5 WM, SMITH FEED STORE Hay, Giain and feed. Free delirerv to all parts el tbe city. Moontaiu trade a specialty. Phone 1961 Horae, hirna and waaoos , beaaht and snld . HAGLR f KEITH CONTRACTORS t""'"' "'t " " ' . : " Cement Sidewalks and Foundation work given prompt attention. ' ' i Cellar ana Cement work a T Specialty. Estimates cheerfully furn ished. All work guaranteed to stand tbe 'lest. Defer ence furuiebed. ; Office at Foley House. Warning i Notice is hereby given that anyooe found dumping refuse of asy kind on . any of the property belonging to tha La Grande Real Estate Association will be vigorooely prosecuted. This properly includes' all of the Riverside and Willlamsoa'a additions to La Grande, LA GRANDE REAL ESTATE ABs'. . 6 13 tf Wm. Miller, Pres't. GRAINING AND ART DECORAING Way not ge t yoar painting done well when you can bava It cheaper tban takes for the average dauber to spoil it? Get need to having nice wood finishing on the inside of yoar dwell ing. 'Egg ehell and velvet gloss, "mirror polish" eto. 8 1) Kinney can grain up your old painted rooms and make the wood like fine, quartered oak furniture ' . 1433 Adams Ave. La Grande Ore Notice - ; TO WUOM IT MAY CONCERN: The nnderalgned has aold it Meat Markets, and all it property In and about La Grande, Oregon, to Grandy , & Rnssell, who will hereafter condoot tbe same under such Orm name. Vred. M. Hock retiree from farther Interest or connection with tile oloslng up of the old business, and G. W. Thomas will collect all claims das or owing the company, and will pay all its liabil ities. - ' - i : f-.', TUB KOCK A THOMAS COM PANT, (a private corporation,) Ry fl. W. Thomas, t. U: Book and K 8 Ivanhoe, all the flock holders. Aug IS Sept 10 Good For Stomach Trouble and Constipation 'Chamberlain's titomaoh and Liver Tablets have done tue a great deal of fcood," says C Towns, of Rat Portage, Ontario, Cauada. "Keing a mild phy sic the after efleota are not onpleasant, and I can recommend them to all who seffer from stomach disorder." For sale by Newlin Drag Co. , Spoiled . Iter Beauty Harriet Howard, of 209 W 34th at., New York, at one time bad her beauty spoiled with skin trouble. She writes "I had Salt Rheum or Eczema for years, bat nothing would cure it, un til 1 used Kucklen's Arnica Salve.' A quick and suis healer for cats, barns sod sores. 25e at Newlin Drag Co drag atore " Cheerfully Recommended lor - i v Rheumatism O G Hiebee. Danville. III.' writ. Deo t, J9QI; "About two years ago I aa laid tip for four years with rheu matism. I tried Ballard's Snow Lini ment; one bottle onred me. I can cheerfully recommend it to all suffer ing from like affliction" 25o, 60c, 1.00 Newlin. Drug Co - ,.. y, La Grande Cleaning And Dveinst Works 3 tiled and faded garments made to look like new, Work called for and delivered. Ladies garments a special, ty. All work guaranteed. Dys works on Depot Street next door to Com mercial, Club. SIMMONS & HARVEY, props. La Grande. LA GRANDE SQIOOL OF MUSIC PROF. DAY. Principle. M&& DAY. Assistant Tbia is ono of tbe best musical In stitutions la tba state. Daring the yLar 100 there were nearly Voor inouaaud leeaons given. Tba people in this city and vails era tiin. lug to discover tbe treat advanUo. oi inisenuooi. The system used It ILa latest aud moat practical, and memoes au tha latest disooverie in tbs art ot teachln annal tk xchool la divided Into two depart, meats; No. 1 Is for bee-lnnera. h., S years op, and Uklng la the 1st to ira grades, la thia departasoi japiia come one boar evy da, In No. 3 the srades are from 8 t la. i Hera tha arA ii i take one or two lessons week a tney desire. Mo scholars wilt b nermltted to mm a in in , kt. wtodonotstady. Opposite tbe Foley Honse over tlie Candv Btore. pbooe 473. it . d