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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 16, 1906)
TV v Z .i : ; - Union Woolen Mills Indian U Robes l j We have received a consignment of Union Fleece Wool Indian Robes which we have nn sale. These robes are snitable for couch covers, steamer robers and orna mental for Indian corners. The price range is from $5.50 up HEN R Y &, OA n R I HOUSE FURNISHERS AND UNDERTAKERS J Phone No. 621.. J. C. Henry, residence 664 ' . J. J. Carr. residence 586 2 LA GRANDE IRON WORKS j D. FITZGERALD, Proprietor, Gmplete Machine Shops and Foundry General Blacksmiths, We manufacture The Fitzgerald Roller Feed ' Mill.,, the best and cheapest mill on the market Our shops are , J equipped with machinery to handle any sized work, nothing too large . J or nothing to small Highest prices paid for old iron. 2 "ww. -e -a i y-s. -v . Jdoiiday wo Never was a better time to get full value for your money than now. Everything in the line of Holiday Groceries. ,- b. ..,.....,, NEBRASKA, 'GROCERY MRS. MAGGIE SHEARER, Prop. ' tllltiliiiiiiiAiAiiiiiiiit Milk Talk No. 2. ' CLEANLINESS As milk is the natural food for the young, containing within itself all the retirements of the body, and as any adulteration is injurious to the system, (either from absorp tion or otherwise) therefore the health of the consumer, and espec ially,1 . the young, depend, to a great extent upon those who handle the milk. And as there are so many ways in handling the cow as well as the milk after being drawn from the cow. Every consumer should visit the place from whence he gets his milk (no matter if it is surrounded by a high board fence) and see how the cow and the milk are handled before using it as a food for the baby. SPRING BROOK DAIRY is always open for Inspection and 2 invites you to come and see Practical Gunsmith Repairs Strictly Firstclass Guns re-stocked Keys fitted to door Locks WM. AGNEW .:. - Adam. Arena. LA GRANDE SCHOOI OF MUSIC PROF. DAY. PRINCIPLE. MRS. DAY. ASSISTANT. This Is one of the best musical in-. institutions in the state, and that people in this city and valley are begininngtodiscover the advantage of this school. The system is the latest and most practical, and in cludes all the latest discoveries in the art of teaching music. The school is divided into two depart ments; No. 1 is for beginners from. 6 years or more and are taught the first three grades. Pupils come one hour each day. This is no kin dergarten system but far superior. In No. 2 the grades are from 2 to 6. Here they graduate. Pupils take one or two lessons a week as they desire. No scholars will be permitted to remain in this school who do not study. Opposite the Foley House over the candy store. Phone. 473. : 5 . eerie si ...- r LODGE DIRECTORY EAGLES La Grande Aerie 269 F. O E.meets every Friday night in Redmen Hall Lewie Buildingat 8 p. m. Visiting oretnren invtiea to attend. LR. Snook W.S Dr. O. L. Biggere W. P. I. 0. 0. F.La Grande Lodes No. 16 meets in then hall very Saturday night visiting brothers cordially invited to at tend. Cemetery plat may be seen at Model Restaurant. H. E. Coolidcb. N. G. D. E. Cox, Sec : , STAR ENCAMPMENT, No. 51. I. 0, 0. F. Meets every first and third Thurs days in the month in Odd Fellows hall. Visiting patriarchs always welcome, I. K. Shook, C. P. Edhond Robinson, Scribe. EASTERN STAR, O. E. S.-Hope Chapter No. 15 meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p. m. in Masonic Temple. Genevive Bohnenkamp, W. M. MART A. WARNICK, Sec. M. W. A.-La Grande Camp No. 7703 meets every first and' third Wednesda of the month at I. 0. 0. F. hall. A visiting neighbors are cordially invited to attend. ' , C. S. Williams, V. C. John Hall, Clerk. FORESTERS OF AMERICA -Court Maid Marion No. 22 meets each Thurs day night in Redman hall. Brothers are invited to attend. . Frkd Hon Chief Ranger. u l onodofass r inancial bee. - Board of Trustees Dr. G. L. Biooers John Hall arid C. S. Williams FRIENDSHIP TENT No. 31. K. O. T M. Meets second and fourth Wednesdays each month in I. O, 0. F. halL Visiting xnignis welcome. ' H. C, Ball, Com, Mox Bloch, Record Keeper. LO. T. M, HIVENo.27.-Meetsevery first and third Thursdays in the after noon at the Redmen hall. All ' visiting ladies are welcome. ; Maudi Lono Lady Commander. M. C. Vessiy, Record Keeper. B. P. O. E. La GRANDE LODGE No. 433 Meets each Thursday evening at tignt o clock In tiles hall, on Adams Ave nue. Visiting Brothers are cordially in vited to attend. F. S. Ivanhok, Exalted Ruler. G. E. McCully, Recording Secretary. , ' LA GRANDE LODGE No. 169. WOODMEN OF - THE WORLD Meets every Fnday ' of each month in the K. of P. hall in the Corp building. All visiting members welcome. . N. L. Acklis, Consul Commander. J. H. Kkknby, Clerk. . HAY UY 100 YEARS The chances for living a full century are excellent In the case of Mrs. Jennie Dun can, of Haynesville, Me now 70 years old. She writes; "Electric Bitters cured me of Chronic Dyspepsia of 20 years standing, and made me feel as well and strong as a young girl." Electric Bitters cure Stomach and Liver diseases. Blood disorders. General Debility an bodily weakness. Sold on a guarantee at Newun Deuo Co. drug store. Price only 60 . - ' Old maids would be scarce and hard to find. ; . . Could they be made to see, . How grace and beauty is combined By using Rocky Mountain Tea Nivlm Druo Company. (AMI AS A lilii (OUiiTY BLH Editor Observer: - - I have been asked , by a number x of people since my return what I think of California. I will say that it was - the time of my life. I never again expect to travel so many miles, pass over so many beautiful drives, behold such lovely land scapes and to attend so many grand re ceptions in so short a time as we .did on our recent trip to California. Only a partial description will I endeavor to give as a full description could only be given by an artist. We left the union depot at Portland on December 15 and after traveling between 4000 and 6000 miles, from Portland on the north and Tia Juana, Mexico, on the south, besides many hundreds of miles on side trips, arrived In La Grande Feb. 1 3. aval au 'wotm Z '. i-jZ, . At '''. we pulled out of Portland on December 1 3, at 6 p. m. Our special consisted of six Pullmans, a baggage car, a day coach, and an observation car. Our first stop was to be made at Sac ramento so two dining cars were attached at Ashland. Our band consisted of 18S people, from every walk of life, from the banker to the dairyman. Our greatest drawing card was His Excellency, the governor of Oregon. He seemed to be equal to any occasion from quieting the feelinge of a babe to expounding to the great assemblies of Californians who gathered to meet us at every station. There were few incidents of note from Portland to Sacramento. . The most of our time was devoted to becoming ac quainted. ' Everything went smoothly un til 1 o'clock of the morning of the 1 5th when our little Bessie became ill, requir ing the services of a doctor. From this on Mrs. McAlister was deprived of many of the pleasures of the trip. 7 - While we were going to the land of sun shine the rain fell in torrents from the time we crossed the state line until -we reached Paso Robles. Our time to arrive at Sacramento was 9 a. m. but we did not get there until 11. v The people of that city had planned a great time for us but on account of the rain, the drivee were omitted and only the luncheon and ban quet at the Chamber; of Commerce were carried out When the guests returned to their cars, they found a basket of fruit in each seat - At 2:30 our train left for San Francis co, arriving there at 6 p. m. Alt except Mrs. McAlister, Bessie and I went across the bay to the Hotel St : Francis, We remained with the car and were Uk en over during the night to the Southern Pacific 3d street station. '" As at Sacramento, the heavy , winds and rains caused the omission of the rides as planned and the principal entertain ment was the reception at the hotel, a visit to the Chamber of Commerce, and for those who wished it a trip through Chinatown. . '. ; At 9 a. m. on the 17th -we pulled out for Palo Alto arriving at I. Carriages were waiting to drive out to the Leland Stanford university. ' Mrs. McAlister, as Bessie was feeling tetter, went and I remained in her stead at the car. Our next stop was at San Jose where we had luncheon at the Hotel Vendome, then a -ride through the Santa Clara valley, via Saratoga Springs and Los Gatos. After dinner a reception ' was tendered us at the Chamber of Com merce. ' We started 1:30 p. m. for Del Monte and arrived at 2. The next morning after breakfast we were driven out This was the most beautiful coast drive. On one side was seen the ocean with the seals In all their glory, arising on one wave to be covered bo the next' On the other side were seen the beautiful hills with evergreen forests. As the rain was traveling at a rate such as Ladd canyon need not be ashamed of itsself mixed Aurelia Reports from the mines during January has warranted a raise, consequently stock has gone ' up to 1 cents, and this is not all, it will keep . going up as long as the property gets better, as it is you should buy before another raise in price, or you will miss a good investment. You should consider this as being a home enterprise and , help the matter along, thereby helping yourself. AURELIA MINING CO. SEEII BY ! with a fine rain as would do r.r.Hit tn Portland and as most of the carriages had no covers, and the umbrellas had parted ways with their tops. I think it the most romantic ride of the trip. Leaving after lunch we arrived at Pao Robles at 6 p.m. At this Dlace aiioonnn h.th house had just been which was thrown open to the Oregon ians. Either a plunge or private bath was at their disposal. All availed them selves of the opportunity After break fasting at th Hotel El Paso de Robles we left for Santa Barbara, arriving at p. m. .This was the first time we had seen the sun. The rain during the night fell to a depth of 3 inches. We were due at-this place at 2 o clock but not ar riving until 6 it brought luncheon at 5 4 ilmm , .() m.Win thtMTt orettv close together. After luncheon we visit ed the mission and took a stroll along the boulevard and beach. ' . After dinner aa every other place, we were given a reception. -We were then shown through the Hotel Potter, from roof garden to kitchen. This huildinir covers something like ten acres. The re gular raters' of this holster v are SI 0 a day, but if one desires a little extra at tention, very good service can be secured for $20. At 1 1 in the evonlncr we start ed for Los Angeles arriving the next morning early. Before we left the cars we were Waited upon by a committee from the Chamber. of Commerce and each presented with a silk badcra showing th beaver shaking hands with the bear. afterward being shown through the build ing. At, 9 o'clock "we were met at the Salt Lake depot and were given a free ride to Loner Beach where we soent th. day. At the beach station were met by nunareds or people and escorted by a band to a large auditorium .where a. re ception was held. After this we were given a free auto ride to Devil's Gate. We were promised (hat this gate would be closed during our stay. The bath house was thrown open, and all who cared took a salt water bath. We were taken to Cataline Island, a 30 mile ride across the water. There we were taken out to view the sea gardens in a glass bottomed boat This was the grandest sight. I have ever witnessed. We saw the sea lions so gentle that one could almost put their hands onto them. Old Ban. the leader of the herd, ie esti mated to weigh 1200 or 1400 round.. ' On the 22d we were taken to North Beach and Venice where we ware roval ly entertained by music, a luncheon and a Banquet. Here we met our old Grande Ronde friends. J. T. McComas. Henry Wildey, "Cay use" Smith and Mrs. Kirk- iana. On the 23d we were taken to the mi. sion, where it cost nothing to get in but 1 0 cents to come out - At Pasedena a lunch was served at the hotel Green; and we visited the hotel Ranon and the ostrich farm. The ladies were not allowed tn pluck plumes from the great birds. , I will say that our badges were worn all through the trip, and took us to every thing without money or without price. On the 24th we took a triD to Mt. Lowe' the highest peak in-Southern California. On the 25th we took a trio to San Diego. We were met bv a commits. and escorted to luncheon. We were tak en over the city in street cars and vi.ifed another ostrich farm. Old Mexico awaited us on the SBth. We visited the Sweet Water dam .nd National City. The dam is a grand piece or work,' being S 00 feet long, 100 feet wide at the base and 40 feet at the top. It cost a million dollars, and will be used to iiore water for irrigation. Our trip as a body, ended on the 27th by a ride on the briney deep. On the 28th in company with mv wife's father and a real estate agent we went Stock I J. A. THR0IVS0N. out 30 miles to look at soma property, re turning the 29th. On the 30th we ' re turned to Pasedena. On the 3 1st 1 helped Mrs. McAlister and her mother do their wishing. On February 1st' Mrs! McAlister. her mother and 1 went out' near Fullerton where we were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Baxter, old friends of Mrs. McAlist- er's. On the trip we passed through splendid orange and walnut groves. On the 4th we went to Riverside where we were the guests of Mr. and Mrs.' Lu cas. Here we met- Charles McAlister who took us out for a drive. We took luncheon with him ' and Mr. Golden at their beautiful home. We thought the drive one of the most beautiful of any we had visited. Charles took us through the packing house also the box factory. ; At the latter place the boxes were made by machinery. They were turned out at the rate of 8 to 6 per minute. On that day 1 packed my grip, bade goodbye to Mrs. McAlister and Bessie and on the 8th left Los Angeles for home. Now, as to what I think of Souther California, it is a fine place to winter and spend your money. It would be hard to find a place where mora enjoyment can be gotten for a season than there. 1 U.i 'ih-Jt if -r .. fertile valley and their climate, we would have a paradise. - John W. MoAxistsr. TV0 STORY BIDi Amoojf tte many substantial Improve ments that are to be mad. in L. flr.nH. thj&eir,. is ttis .rebuilding ; of, the La uranoe National bank. The -present buildinff Is to oe torn down and . ion story strutcture Is to be built covering the lot wmch is it by 110 feet The lower floor will aecom-xlate the bank and the upper floor will contain office rooms, - Architect are now preparing the jlane and work will commence just as soon ae the weather will permit a speedy Co m pletion. " . " . This will make that tide of the block all two stories and will adl mu :'v to the general appearance 'of the city. The contemplated improvements will cjit $26,000. " ? Something entirely new in Oregon enm law occured this week, when Governor Chamberlain revoked the commutation of sentence of Joseph La Berge, who was released from the penitentiary after serv ing two years of a five-year term for burglarly committed in Portland. Le Le Berge was released in August 1908, upon condition that henceforth he would be law-abiding. He recently broke open some autumatic slot gat meters and stole the money deposited therein. The governor desires that the young man be brought back to serve the remain der of his term. All the papers in the matter have been sent to District Attorn ey Manning, and La Berge will be given a hearing in the circuit court if he to de tires, upon the question whether he can lawfully be returned to serve the unex pired portion of hit sentence. A MODERN MIRACLE 1 Tiuly miraculous seemed the recovery of Mrs. Mollie Holt of this place.'' writes J. O. R. Hooper, Woodford. Tenn., "she was so wasted by coughing up pus from her lungs. Doctors declared her end so near that her family had watched by ber bed-side forty-eight hours; when, at my urgent request Dr. Kingt New Discovery was given her, and with the astonishing result that improvement began, and con; tinued until she finally completely recov ered, and is a healthy woman today." 60 and $1.00 at miwun druo co. Trial ottle fr. Scrub yourself daily, you're not clean inside. This meant clean stomach, bow els, blood, liver, clean, healthy tissue in every organ. Moral: , Take Hollitter't Rocky Mountain Tea. - 38 cents. Tu a Tablet. Newuh Druo Company. ' GRANT A MAJOR tflKRAl Men are judged by the company they keep, but it isnt at easy to size . up a woman by her hat Judae her bv th. amount of Hollister't Rocky Mountain Tea AO R FTOEIIl she takes. 39 cents. Tea or Tablets.; Nrvlim Druo Co. GET READY I FOR SPRING 1 -. . ... . ' Have your bicycle cleaned and repaired. ; CL. SMITH i 5 CRCAKERY BUILDING t -"-fT f tf t( .j. IN I HURRY? THEN CAUL Vn. KEYNOLDS ; . . .THE TRANSFER MAN He will take that trunk to the Ds- . pot. w your home in less time ' it takes to tell it : Day phone Red 761 Night phone Black 1792 I , Wagon fclw4Vt t your ervic 2 Beautiful Hair and Face Z I May be had by having scientific Shampooing and Massage. The j HOTEL FOLEV j Tonsoriah Parlors : l are prepared to do these specialties and Friday of each week will be, for LadX customers. Pribate par lor for ladies. Lady attendant u chare. C T. COLT Prop. : : GrE. F0WLLR 1 Truck and Transfer a : ;Wopd and Coal 4 J . t l PHONE 1611 ; All orders g'ven prompt attention . the ... ? J OXFORD DfIR : JAMS FA Ql'HARSON, Prop .VMWW-f4irllt,e(s t) WINtS, LIQUORS AND CIGARS 2 2 Cold lunches and mixed drinks a 2 specialty Fair' and' Impartial treatment to all. You are Invited 2 to call and get acquainted.; """ a . THE LOUVRE CHRIS WRIGHT. Prop. rota VIMC5. LIQU0R5 2 CIQ1R5 Gentlemen always Wtlcoma nrKiut OOFHOrV mrrr f twit ia&4W.afcft SJixu -) LmmjO i l t. LA ,AU, OK " No. t HaH Lake, Dm.r. Ft. He I 1.40. a Worth, 6nbi, llu l "CHMl. Loeia, Uu- No. ftp" " um. Utm POrUaed. DvUm. rmt . He. I ". W.ll. Wfail v. , ' ; Maes. r"j !??' tttaat mm4 point. t ud m orartfc ria Mp.r.e 'ir " i-onlaaA Diilrii, Ptty - 'IIH.m, Cia.ullla, Wa. OS lol., Lewkloa, Cell., Ma. It p. as. n, HKkaiw .ml uUrr Ivtteaa poluu eM and outik t Hpoa.a. ., No. id ia.d City, a iw.1, ln. P'r .l-t-k" . ie. 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