La Grande evening observer., September 17, 1906, INDUSTRIAL EDITION, Image 8

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DECIDEDLY IMPORTANT
TO THE FARMERS.
Th Stat Experiment Station of ths
Grand Rond Vally.
Recognizing the Importance of Ex
periment Station work, und knowing
the agricultural method emp'oyed In
Western Or;on mi l not apply to the
eastern portion of the stale; the leg
islature. In 101, established at Union
the Eastrn Dragon Experiment
Btatlon. consisting of 620 acres.
Liberal appropriation were made
for the erection of brick station
building, fitted with office, laboratory,
exhibit and seed rooms; and a hand
some barn with first story stonr pro
vided with feed yardH and all mod rn
Improvements for experimental feed
ing. Two main lines of work were out
lln'd for the s:atlon ixperlments
with grains, grasc and forage crop
and that of stock feeding. Few peo
ple realize the Importance of such In
stitutions; here we have trained men
devoting their entire time, so vlng the
knotty problems, which confront the
farmer, Practical experiments are bi -Ing
conducted year after year, ana
each detail carefully recorded, and
when .positive results art obtained,
they ore tabulated In forms of bulle
tin and scattered among the farmer;
enabling them to overcome certain
difficulties, and to engage In new
method of farming knowing what re
sult may be expected. The value of
uch Institution to this portion of tne
state In Immeasurable.
New plant are being Introduced
and propagated. The Improvement of
the prcaent varletle I a branch of
work receiving careful attention. Two
new barley have been produced from
the plant breeding experiment re
cently carried on at the statloa, while
the value of these has not been defi
nitely determined a yet, they are cer-t-Ir.'i,
iiiuiuixiii. aiuny varieties of
raises, both native, and Introduced
re being tested for their usefulness
in this section.
The sugar beet Industry, which Is of
great Importance to this valley, Is re
ceiving weighty Investigations. At
present the station has eighteen vari
eties under cultivation; demonstrat
ing the advlwiblllty of planting home
grown seed In place of Imported seed;
testing the adaptability of the various
varieties to our climatic conditions:
and a comparative test of the varie
ties regarding the sugar content and
tonnage. Many valuable forage plants
has been Introduced with mnrkid suc
cess. The Experiment Station Is working
In the right direction and the frultful
ness of lis valued experiments Is
Without qui si Inn.
W. K. DAVIS.
Pianos, Pianolas, Organs, Musical In
strument and Merchandise Sheet
Music Victor snd Columbia Phono
graphs, Discs and Records.
If your boy or girl displays any In
clination for music. It should be fost
ered and eiuouiug. d, fur no accom
plishment ex.Tt a more refining Influ
ence or gives eiiial pleasure to botn
possessor und friends.
The possession of a piano In your
home will be a wonderful source of
continuous satisfaction, and Is an ex
penditure Justified In every way by the
results.
Nor Is a piano beyond the means of
peoplu of small income In this section,
Mr. Davis has a selling plan that
makes possible the acquisition of the
finest Instruments through a fair and
equitable easy-payment sysUm.
Though his close business relations
With the noted El'ers Piano House, he
I able to offer equal buying facility
to those In Portland. Seattle, or the
largest cities. A carload of Instru
ments wws received here the hint of
August, and the display will be varied,
but Mr. Davis is not limited to the sale
of Instruments on hnnd. He can
promptly supply anything carried by
EII.ts.
Among the pianos handled are the
Chlckcrlnir. stock, lister. Scnumann.
Kimball, Weber. Ilnlley and almost 30
other mnkea. Tn organs, the Klmhnll
and the Pacific Queen are leaders,
rianoln pianos, and plano-p'ayers are
also sold.
A specialty Is made of sheet music.
Frequent ronsjgnments are received
direct from N. Tork City. In fact,
Mr. Pavls has a standing order with
the two leadlnr Eastern sheet-music
firms tn send on promptly everything
new and good In both vocal and In
strumental sheet music.
Roth the Victor Talking Machine
and the Columhla phonographs sre
carried the two best makes and a
large and varied assortment of disc
and cylinder records Is on hand to se
lect from. Any desltvd record will
be prnmpMy secured If not In stock.
Mr. Pavls took ho'd of this business
about a yenr ago. and has met with
decided success. He came to t.a Oranon
four years ago from Bak.. r Cltv and
has a wide acquaintance throughout
this part of the slate. A muslctnn
himself. h brings to his business a
love for the work, and a valuable
knowledge of music.
IT can supply positively anything
handled by a hlrh-class music house,
and terms and treatment will he found
all thst cou'd be expected.
Cost of living Is very reasonable In
this valley.
WILLIAM MILLER BROTHER.
(Established 17 Tears.)
ileal Estate, Mortgage Loans, Firs In
surance, 8urety Bonds -110 Adam
Avenue P. O. Box 603.
You will raise a crop of dollars If
you plant your money In La Grande
residence lots at present prices.
Ths tide of Immigration Is setting
this way unmistakably, and with the
comlnj of new people In numbers, real
estate prices will assured y proportion
al ly advance, present price wU not
long continue.
No inte'llgeiit man can Inspect local
conditions, and acquire a comprehen
sive knowledge of the solid resources
of this section, without becoming con
vlno d that lota in La Grand- are sei
iug today far below their real value.
The La Grande Heal Estate associa
tion is now selling some 1200 desirable
suburban residence lots In the Klver
slde addition and the Wl'liumson ad
dition, for cash or on easy payments,
at a fraction of what these lots are
wiire to be worth In a few years. A
f-w hunrin d or a f w thousand do
urm Invested now means tremenduous
re'urns within a reasinubly short
period.
Come personaiy, If you convenient
ly can but do not let Inability to make
th- trip debar you from a participa
tion In this alluring opportunity for
profitable Investment. Write, giving
an idea of the amount you can conven
iently Invest, and selections ful'y de
scribed will be submitted for your ap
proval. Addr ss either the La Grande Real
Estate association, or William Miller
& Brother, who are sales agents.
Aside from these two additions, Wll
iam Miller & Brother have on their
list some of the choicest city snd
country property On the market. They
conduct two offices one In La Grande
and one In Wallowa.
Mortgage Loans.
Loans are made on city and farm
property anywhere In thl section. This
Is a very Important feature of William
Miller A Brother's Business, and a
reputation has been acquired for lib
eral terms and equitable treatment
With ample funds, and a full knowl
edge of land values, they ere In a
specially favorable position to place
mortgage loans.
Firs Insurance.
Suppose a fire should occur tonight?
Are you In position to replace your
store and stock your home and Its
furnishings, your barn and Its con
tents? Fires always come when least
expected, and no one who owns prop'
erty Is exempt from the risk. Ade
quate Insurance Is only a feasible pre
caution aalnst possible loss. Wil
liam Miller A "Brother writ policies
In 22 staunch and reliable fire Insur
ance companh.
Surety Bonds.
Officials emp'oyes snd contractors
can secure snretv bonds. This firm
rprents the T'nlted States Fidelity
Guaranty To. of Ba'tlmore. Md.
J. VAN BUREN.
Cigars, Tobacco, Confectionery Books,
periodicals, Daily Paper Bicyoles
and Sundries Sporting Goods.
The Portland Oregonlan and Even
ing Telegram, tire Spokesman-Review
of Spokane, the San Francisco Ex
aminer and Chronicle, the Chicago In
ter-Ocean and the New York Sunday
papers are handled In La Grande by
J. Van Buren. Deliveries of the Port
land papers are made dally by car
rier If requested.
All of the current magazines and
periodical are carried, and subscrip
tions! nre taken for any publication.
A selected stock of book Is on hand
Including the Inte copyrights. Any
hook desired. If not In stock, will be
promptly secured.
Mr. Van Buren displays the most
complete lines of cigars, tobaccos and
smokers' supplies In this county. All
the populnr brands of Key WVst and
domestic cigars are carried, and so are
aM of the various smoking and ctiew
It'g tobaccos for which there Is a local
demand. Ton will find Just what von
want nt this store.
Sportlnir ennds. such ns fihlng
tnckle. baseball and foothnll goods,
punching bags. etc.. are features of
the stock, and bicycles and supplies
ar a specialty. The agency for the
world -cel. hrnted Columbia wheels and
the Beading Standard bicycles Is
vested in Mr. Van Buren.
Confectionery is another strong
stock ltm. Frequent consignments In
sure It freshness t.owney's fancy bog
candles are bandied.
A soda fountain Is operated and
coo) beverages, dellclously flavored, are
dispensed.
The business Is one of the most pop
ular In this city, and nnmhers Its re,
u'or patrons by the bnndrcds. It was
established 14 vears ago. First as n
emplove and for the pnst five yea's as
proprietor. Mr. Van Bur. n has been
wnpctM with the business from Its
'necptlon. TTe hss unbounded filth
In T.a Grande's bright future pros
poet, and has a'way taken part In
the mnvenv nts for community ad
vancement. In the Grande Honde Valley the mer
cury rarely goes lower than it) de
grees above tern In winter, and sel
dom reaches 8 In summer.
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HOTEL
HOTEL FOLEY.
A First-Class Modem Hotel Geo. E,
Good, Prop.
Nothing can speak more eloquently
of the prosperity and commercial Im
poitunce of La Grande than the exist
ence here of Hotel Foley the largest
hotel In On gon outside of Portland. It
hus 175 guest-rooms, 25 of which have
private bath rooms connecting.
The substantial three-story brick
building was completed only about a
year ago, and Us fitting, furniture
and fixture are both new and modern.
On the ground floor Is the spacious
well-lighted dining-room, where appe
tizing meals are served among attrac
tive surroundings. There is a large
lobby, Individual writing tables for
commercial men, and a strictly up-to-date
buffet, under the hotel manage
ment. Hold Foley is conducted on the
American plan, with rates of $2, $2.50
and 13 a day.
Oeor.je E. Good, the proprietor since
June 1, Is a well-known Oregon hotel
man. He still retains and conducts
Hotel Josephine, a 50-room hostelry
at Grants Pass, Ore. Under his per
sonal management here, Hotel Foley
Is more than meeting the approval of
the traveling public, and to stop there
once Is to be his guest when again In
La Grande.
Prospective Investors In the Grande
Ronde Valley will find pleasant ac
commodations at Hotel Foley, and be
convenient to the postofflce, depot and
real estate offices. Large as Is the
hotel It is not unusual for all of the
rooms to be occupied, and it Is well
to wire ahead If you di sire to reserve
one of the best ones.
L. A. PICKLER, C. E.
City Engineer of La Grande Does Both
Municipal and Private Work,
When the services of a civil engi
neer are required It Is only the part
of wisdom to secure a man whose
ability Is a proven quality.
The prople In the Grande Ronde
Valley have In L. A. Plckler an engi
neer of wide experience, whose serv
ices are rtaln to ive satisfaction. He
was with the government geological
survey In Death Valley, California for
nearly two years, and worked on the
big Folsom Irrigating Canal, as well
as other lar.?e ditch, s In that state.
He had charge of the Malheur ditch,
an Irrigation proposition, making the
Initial survey, and although ha did
not romplete the work. It was built
on his plans. The storage reservoir
for this ditch necessitated building
three dams, two of which enclosed a
canyon which mode a natural basm
for the reserve wat. r.
Mr. Plck'er mokes a specialty of
Irrigation work, and his experience has
been very valuable In that line.
As city enslneer of La Grande, he
Is now In rharg of the gravity sys
tem that will bring the water from
Beaver creek, a distance of 14 mllesi
The length of this pipe line Is yet to
be determined.
Mr. Plckler come here some 18
months ago from Welser. Idaho, where
he followed his profession for many
years.
He Is In position to accept engineer
ing work from Individuals.
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SUPERB MONUMENTS.
Blue Montain Marble eV Granite Co.
Turns Out Unsurprised Work.
A duty every one should discharge
is the erection of a suitable monu
ment to mark the last resting place
of departed loved ones. It stands as
a testimonial of affection and respect,
and Is a tribute due from the living.
The cost may be governed by cir
cumstances, but all graves should be
marked by Imperishable marble or
granite.
No doubt many people of this sec
tion contemp'ate the erection of monu
rr.cr.to, iutj liieir mieniion Is called by
this article to the facilities of the Blue
Mountain Marble & Granite Co., of
La Grande, which Is prepared to exe
cute orders In the highest type of the
marble worker' art. A large stock of
about three cars of Vermont, Georgia,
Tennessee and Italian marble, and se
lected granite Is carried and the work
Is executed right here. There are
hundreds of designs to choose from,
and much finished work is shown.
Prices vary greatly, according to the
size of the mounment and the elabo
rateness of dtslgn, but suitable ones
are wttbln the means of any one.
E. C. Davis, president of the com
pany, Is a practical man of 15 years
active experience. He came here from
Southern Oregon eight years ago, and
established this business In 1899. 3.
H. Chllds. the well known house
movir. a resident here for 15 years,
Is secretary-treasurer.
If you are thinking of erecting a
monument, call at the office and
monumental works on Fir street and
Mr. Davis will glnd'y furnish you all
detailed Information desired. If It Is
Inconvenient to call, write and a rep--esentatlve
will visit your borne t the
time most convenient for you.
THE CITY GROCERY.
For Good Things to Eat E. Polack,
Prop. 'Phone Main 75.
We can live without music.
We can live without books
But no La Grande people
Can live without cooks.
And the cook cannot do much with
out GOOD groceries. That's where the
City Grocery comes In. The stock of
fancy groceries and delicacies for the
table shown at this store make "a hit"
with the cooks for the foodstuffs are
pure and wholesome. Canned fruits
and vegetables, "M. IT. BL" cotTees,
Schillings Best teas, coffees, spices
and extracts, all the popular breakfast
foods, the National Biscuit Co.'s fancy
package crackers and wafers, con
diments, relishes, salad dressings, fresh
fruits and green groceries, ranch eggs,
delicious butter and cheese, etc.. In
fact, everything good to eat In gro
ceries Is carried. Bread, pies, cakes
and bakery goods are handled.
Mr. Po'ack Is from New York City,
where he was In the same line of
business, and has conducted this old
established grocery about one year. He
has built up a fine trade among the
h"M people of La Grande. Your
patronage will be appreciated, and
you'll get fair treatment and full val
ue for your money If you deal with
The City Grocery. There Is a free de
livery, and 'p one orders receive extra
careful attention.
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GRANDE ONE OF FOUR.
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W. H. BOHNENKAMP CO.
Hardware, Stoves, Furniture, Building
Material Adams Avnue.
For ten years this well-stockej store
has been doing its part In sustaining
La Grande's reputation as a trade
center. Customers familiar with the
high character of Its stock and liberal
business methods, feel Justified In
driving many miles In ord.r to mase
purchases over Its counters. It Is a
store numbering Its f lends through
out this section friends who have
been gained by square, straight-forward
treatment and the sale of re
llab'e dependable goods.
The reputation thus acquired Is
zealously guarded, and it is the policy
of the W. H. Bohnenkamp Co. to pre
fer to maki.' a friend on a sale, ratner
than a large p-oflt. There can be but
one result of such a policy: Old cus
mmers are retained, and new custom
er become permanent.
The stock carried is large and di
versified, requiting the une of a main
aletroom with a 40 foot front on Ad
ams avenue, extending back to the al
ley, and a basement of equal size.
Part of the second and third floors
are used for storing reserve stock.
An Immense line of furniture Is
shown, embracing the more costly as
well as the cheaper grades. People
who have not bought furniture during
recent years wi 1 be astonished at the
low prlc?s asked for even elaborate
pieces. Carpets, rugs, linoleums, etc.,
are a'so carried. There Is little or no
excuse now for any home to be de
void of at least neat and attractive
furnishings. They need not be costly,
unless your purse permits. A visit to
this store will convince you that the
necessary articles for home adornment
are within the possibilities of your In
come. Those not prepared to buy outright,
can make convenient arrangements to
pay for their purchases in small week
ly or monthly Instalments, scarcely
felt, but which soon settle the bill.
And meanwhile the furniture Is yours
to enjoy. This Is specially a boon to
newly-married couples with moderate
Incomes, for It makes possible the
comforts of a home from the start
Marry the girl and the W. H. Bohnen
kamp Co. will do the rest.
In addition to furniture, a heavy
assortment of chlnaware, glassware,
crockery and tinware Is carried, as
well as an excellent and large stock of
she'f, heavy and builders' hardware.
The celebrated "Jewel" and "Monarch"
ranges are specialties. The agency for
the world-known "Racycle" wheels is
vested In this store, and other bicycles
are handled.
A detailed description of the stock
is not possible In this edition, for It
would occupy several columns. Du
every one of the 2.500 local readers of
this paper is Invited to call and see
the magnificent buying opportunities
afforded. If you want quality, lure
It Is. If you are looking for the great
est value for your money, you will
find It bere.
Furthermore you ran rest assured
both of courtesy and fair, square busi
ness treatment. Whether your pur
chase be large or small, your patron
age will be thoroughly appreciated.
As preslifr nt of the National Lumber
Co., and of the Vergere Telephone Co.,
Mr. Bohnenkamp's Interests In the
city and valley are extensive.
Since January 1, 1906, W. R. Jones
hns been a member of the firm. Mr.
Jones was formerly with the American
Express Co.,' In Missouri Valley. Iowa.
He has already made many friends
here.
KROUSE BROTHERS.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fresh
and Cured Meat Fish and
Gam tn Ssason.
"Upon the cut of the meat depends
tVe fate of the dinner." Fine steaks
and Juicy roasts CAN be spoiled In
the cooking, but more are ruined by
Improper cutting. At Krouse Broth
ers' market your steak or roast will
be cut RIGHT! A. N. Krouse former
ly had charge 0f the Union Meat Co.,
of Portland, market at TroutdsJa,
prior to corning here, and Is an expert
with the knife, saw und clever. C. P.
Krouse Is an experienced stock-raiser
and buyer. They bought their La
Grande business last March, and have
had no difficulty tn retaining old cus
tomers of the market while ever-gaining
new one.
The very best of fresh, salt and cur
ed meats are handl-d. Toothsome
sausage are made rliht on the prem
ises. Fish and game are sold in sea
son. If you sre not already a regular
patron or Krouse Brothers 'phone In
a trial ordir or call and leave one.
Those who do so usually become
steady customers.
Small Tract Big Money.
Oscar Lund. Cove. Orezon I came
from Nebraska to La Grande. Ore., In
1S'9 and to my present location In
K9T. I hnve fol'owed fruit growln?
sine I come here, my principal crop
being appl-s. I.n,t year from seven
acres of orchard I sold Jl 350 worth of
npp'es; from one-eighth of an acre of
strawberries 1150 worth of berries.
From my experience I can honst!y
say thst the Pacific Northwest Is all
right. There are splendid openings tn
almost every line of Industry.
PARR-SIMMON Cfl.
(Incorpora
Buyers. Packers and Shippers of
Grands Rond Valley Products
Fruit, Hay, Potatoes, Grain Warj.
hout and Office on O. R. A N.
Track 'Phon 31.
Backed by ample capital and In tn
hands of experienced- men, thoroughly
familiar with handling produce, th
Parr-Simmons Co. is now ready for
business In the Grande Ronde Valley. .
The large storage warehouse, a two
story brick building 60x100 feet with
a 60 foot L is advantagaousy located
alongside the O. R. & N."fks, This
building Is of brick, and is" felt-llned
and sealed, and in every way adapted
to storage and packing requirements.
The company is Incorporated with
capital stock of (50.000, of which ZS,
000 in paid in.
G orge T. Parr, president, Is man
ager of the Eastern Ore-ion Land Co.
which controls ha'f a million acres la
this state. The secretary and resident
manager, C. B. Simmons was for years
In the fruit and grain business In Can
fornla. II- is In position to Judge the
outlook for fruit raising In this val
ey. and admits that It le'ifc'good to
him. rs
A specialty will be made of apples,
although a 1 kinds of fruit, grain, hay
and potatoes will be handled. The
Pair-Simmons Co. realize the Import
ance of establishing abroad a high,
reputation for the apples of the Grande
Rond Va'ley, and their operations this
fall will mnterlaiy assist to this end.
On the reputation of this valley's fruit
In the world's markets depends the
price that fruit growers will receive,
and this company's operations will un
questionably be of great material vaj
ue to every orchardlat. Only the choic
est fruit should be packed Jj. shipped.
Next year th Parr-Str.o?i3 Js,
will Instal a refrigeration plant to In
sure the perfect condition of perish
ables In the hottest weather.
The Observer cannot too strongly
recommend this company to the fruit
growers of this valley, for Its policy
and methods mean much In the devel
opment of the local orchard Industry.
If you have an apple orchard call on
Mr. Simmons when next In La Grande
and get acquainted. Business deal
ings with him are sure to be of mutual
benefit.
MERCHANTS: The Parr-Simmon.
Co. will handle citrus fruits and ba
nanas, and are In a position to furnish
same at LOW PRICES.
A considerable business itt be aone
In me'nns, the Parr-Slmmt 4 Co be
ln7 distributors here for the Payette
Va'ley M-Ion Producers association.
E. M. WELLMAN & CO.
The Store of Small ProfitAdame
Avenus,
fcome people do not appreciate the
value of money, und puy aItenUon
o economy, but the vast majority are
loejklnj for sturs where they will re
ceive more than the usual, lue In re
turn for their dollars. EiA-.Wellmaa
want0',hP,eCla"y CatCr ' kP'a O
nt their money to go furtherest.
Dimes as well as dollars count here.
The 8totk ,8 , dlverslfled
Riding a fine line of mil.lnery, veil
"T. hat pins, laces, kid gloves, col
ors, lace ties, ribbons, chemisettes,
'atTeta, hair ornaments, fancy combs,
hair goods, stationery and supplies.
toys n great variety, shopping bas
kets, lunch baskets, etc.
The stock is so varied It must be
-en to be appreciated, and every lo
cal reader of this edition Is urged to
nt ' .et.the hab'1 9f ,akln
In? Te for the chlldren- 0U
IU find what you want at a trivial
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today 8UPP y the PUbI' than "
The attention of the ladles Is speci
ally called to the millinery sTocc
hich S well worthy of Inspection.
A. V. OLIVER.
(Wholesale and Retail.)
Hay Grain, Feed and Flour-Gr,.,
Seed. ,, All Kind.-mt.rn.tion"
Remedies Phone Main 57.
Handling a consl.lerab A holesale
huBlncs. in Union and WafcC coun
ts, and caring for a heavy local re
all trade, A. v. Oliver Is justly en
t't cd to prominent rmntlon In thle
review of La Grandes trading- faclll-
He Is an extensive buyer and for
warder of hay and grain, and Is now
In the market for both, tther buyln.
oulrlrtt or handling on commission!
etc ,T'y V0 f 8rl"' chPI
timiiy flour is alway. on band. Grasa
seeds are a specialty and care Is taken
to Insure the high quality this stock
Mr. Oliver sells the fuJae of the
In'e, national Stock Food Co.', pro
ducts that are so favorably known In
valUy, and can supply them In
any amount.
The business wag established four
ynrs ago. and had reached large pro
portions when Mr. Oliver's two blr
warehouse, 0n the railroad were burn
ed last year. He Is now located on
Jefferson avenue, and Is prepared to
milsfictorlly meet all demands In bis
lines.
Tour custom win b. appreciated and
you will be treated RIGHT!
Call, when next In La Gralu,
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