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i 1 ECOM? A BOOSTING MEMBER OF THE UNION COUNTY GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION . .i 5 VOLUME VI LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY, OREGON. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 1907 NUMBER 33 NETWORK Of Will BOOM The Union County Good Road Assoc iation held a most en husiastic meeting last night at the Commercial Club. The frder of business was the adoption of By-laws for the permanent govern ment of the organization. t After considerable discussion it was unanimously recommended that trunk lines of macadamized road should be kuilt in Union county at the earliest pos- Sihle H nvr lu:-- . One road from La Qrande to Island City, thence, after crossing the river on . the present steal bridge, following the line of the Elgin branch railroad to the Sand ridge at or near Conley Spur. Another line from La Grande to Union by way of Hot Lane, the line to follow the south side of the railroad track from La Grande to Hot Lake, thence aeross the railroad track to the north side and foilow a staaightline to the city of Union. This line would redoes the distance from La Grande to Union to 14 miles and would ot have a hill on the road. Another line should be built branching from the last mentioned line at the Gekeler Lane and running due east to the Co ve. This ine would have no hills and would shorten the distance to the Cove by nearly 2 miles. Another line should be built branching from the last mentioned line, either at Phy's Point or a half mile-west of tiere, and run straight to the city of Union. Another line should be built from the City of Elgin to Wallowa Bridge at the mouth of the Minam. This road should be re-surveyed so as to avoid as otjch hill as possible, and especially cut 'out the Ownbey hill by running south up the ravine and connecting up with the prett. road either at Pine Grove or at the top of Wallowa hill. Another line should be huilt from Elgin directly north fi or 4 miles to the foot hill. These trunk toes wrjld aggregate about 50 miles of road and would accommodate the largest possible number of people. Other roads should be macadamized as rapiHly as . possiole and in the order of their impor tance A canvass was made among the people present at this meeting, and it was -ascertained that the right-of way for the road along the Elgin Branch to the Sandridge. and the road along the railroad as far as Hot Lake would be donated without charge. ftt was believed by those present that e e e ' e i e e e e e A child quickly grasps e ! "Characters. But it often takes a lifetime to appreciate their value. You can greatly assist the child in learn I ing the value of a dollar. How? By having him or her J open a savings account with this bank, and by en- 2 J couraging the saving habit. J THE EASTERN OREGON TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK j j ofrcers rr: I 'ih W. C. BROWN. President Wm. MILLER. Vice President J GEO L. CLEAVER, Cashier T. J. SCROGGIN, Asst. Cashier F J.HOLMES. Treasurer. I .1 Domestic or Polish WE LAUMDER VOIR SHIRTS. COLLARS AND CUFFS WITH EITHER flMSil YOU DESIRE. WORK CALLED FOR AMD DELIVERED A. " STEAM PHONE La Grnle. MACADAMIZED HON I t ie land owner between Hot Lake and Union will sea the advantage of a first- cla3S macadamized road to their own land and would donate the right-of-way clear into the City of Union. It wa es timated that these roads can be built by exercising proper energy and economy at an expense of from $100,030 to $120. COO, and that they would increase the value of the lands in . the county several A resolution was unanimously adopted declaring that Union county ought to bear one-half the expense of the con struction of tiese road and that the people living in the vicinity of the road should bear the other half, either by do nation or direct taxation or by bonding under the Tuttle Law a the people themselves may determine to be to their own best advantage in the respective lo calities; but that the county should pro mote the building of those roads first in which the people are most interested and toward the building of which they will contribute the most money. The County Court was urged to levy a five mill tax for. road purposes and to buy a rock crusher and a steam roller together with proper screens and dump wagons, at once. It was recommended that the County Court divide Union! county into two road districts, one of which should cover all of Granae Ronde Valley and Elgin country, and that a Sup ervisor should be placed in charge of this large road district who is himself a com petent enginoer in order that the propos ed macadamized roads may be construct ed with proper and intelligent supervision, j The various Vice-Presidents heretofore elected were urged to organize their res pective precincts and localities by enroll ing as large a local membership as pos sible. A letter was read from Judge Scott, Chairman of the State Good Roads As sociation, inviting this association to send delegates to the State Convention to be held in the City of Salem on January 24 and 25, and the following dele gates were unanimously elected and all except to attend that convention: J. L. Caviness and C. D. Huffman of Island City; J. T. Galloway of Elgin; J M Selder of Cove; WT Wright of Union; J L McKinnis of Summerville: W M Pierce of Hot Lake; and J E Reynolds and Turner Oliver of L Grande. the meaning of the above B.C. j LAUNDRY: MAIN 7 Oregon. ROADS LAND VALUES It wa the unanimaus opinion of this meeting that the Good Roads movement in Union County it here to stay and that all the trunk linea proposed can be built within the next three year without work ing any hardship upon the county or the people along the lines of aha proposed road. v The bylaw of the association as adopt ed, are crude but as time goat on they wil w ui wautuwi wub iiu new mm auuea iO meet coming conditions. Following are the new ones now adopted at the basis for a full and elaborate constitution: Section 1 The membership of this or ganization shall co-sist of any and all persona who desire better roads in Union County and are willing to exert their influence to bring about an improve ment in the condition of the public high ways, and all such sympathizers in the good roade movement may become mem ber by having their name enrolled -with the Secretary or any Vice-President. Section 2 The officers of this organi zation shall consist of a President, Secre tary and Treasurer, and six Vice-Presidents. The office of Secretary and Treasurer may be filled by the same per son. ' The President and Secretary and one Vice-President shall constitute quorum to do business at any regular meeting, but any member of the associa tion shall have e right to attend and vote at any meeting of the association or of the Board of Control. ., Section 3 (a) It shall be the duty of the President to preside at any meetings of the organization and to represent the organization as its executive officer in any and all business of the organization and to appoint any committees necessary to carry out the purposes of the organiza tion. (b) It shall be the duty of the Secre tary to keep a record of all meetings of the organization, and to crry on its cor respondence, ana to perform any other services required of him by the President or imposed upon him at any meeting of the organ.zition. He shall also, be ex oftlcio Treasurer of the organization. (c) It shall be the duty of any Vice President to preside at any regular meet ing of the organization when the Presi dent is absent, and the Vice-President shall, also, be the local cnairman cf the good roads association in the various pre cincts where teey reside, and it shall be their duty to solicit membership in their respective precincts or localities and or ganize local associations which shall be a part of the general organization. (d) The President, six Vice Presidents and Secretary shall constitute' a Board of Control of this organization, ' and this Board of Control of this organization. and this Board of Control shall hold a meet ing at La Grande on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:30 o'clock in the afternoon. Section 4 The regular annual meeting for the election of officers for this asso ciation shall be held at La Grande. Ore gon, on the first Wednesday in December of eac -. year at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Section 5 At present there shall be no dues or fees, but at any time the Board of Control shall consider it advisable they may fix such dues as will enable the or ganization to carry out its purposes, and these by-laws may be amended at any regular meeting of the Board of Control or at any regular meeting of the organi zation. ELECTION Of OFFICERS At the last rejular meeting of Grande Ronde Circle No. 47. The following officers were elected: Past Guard an Neighbor. Minda Pattison; Guardian Neigh bor, Neri Ackles; Adviser, Mary Ormond; Magician, Deborah Aikin: Clerk. Lizzie Ellsworth; Banker. Alice Ackles; Attend ent. Lillie Allstott; Inner Sentinel: Rose Corbett; Musician, Elsie Ackles; CATTLE GOING BLIND Two cases of an unknown disease a mong cattle have been reported within the past two weeks in Grant county. This disease affects the eyes and often causes blindness. One case is reported from Henry Kedlor's ranch, the other is from William Carter's plase east of Long Creek. The disease is accompanied by a froth ing at the mouth and causes the eyes to turn white gradually producing blindness. This may not be a new complaint but the people of this county are not acquainted with it and are at a loss to know how to treat th trouble Long CreeK Ranger, COUNCIL MEETING A letter was read last right at the council meeting from the Wallace Coats Engineering Company stating that it had not yet completed its report on the Beaver Creek water project Thkir estimate of cost of constructing providing the city used an 8 in main in coming down the hili to the reservoir was $142. 000 which would be increased to $154. 000 if a 1 0 in. pip is used, a the large sized pipe furnishes an additional 100 horse power, if the voters vote the bonds, the 1 0 in. pipe will probably be the one considered. An ordinance wa passed providing fines and imprisonment for dumping manuer and filth into the street and alley. The Observer bid for city printing be ing the low, st was accepted. sidered and referred back to the com- ! mitte for furJier recommendation. That old and constant cause of ex pense, th city seer upon which $3500 was expended about three year ago, wa up again a it must be repaired or th alley closed, being in the center of th business district that is not practical. Th Water Superintendent stated that th cost of permanent repairs which would oe putting in a tera cotta pipe of a 24 In diameter or a 30 in. galvanized pipe, would cost between 8,000 and 10,000 dollars. The matter was referred to the water committee. A liquor license was issued to R. Kelly for six months. The council adjourned until next Wed nesday night to consider the charter and it is also expected that the report of the consulting engineers will be received. (gr-rlpps News Association) Grass Valley. Cal., Jan 3 The condi tions of the miners' str'ke is unchanged. The operators have asked the appoint ment of committee of miners to dis cuss the trouble but the request has been refused, the miners saying that they pre fers to settle matters by eorespondence. The operators anticipates along struggle Higher wages is the contention. STANDARD INDICTMENTS SUSTAINED r (Hrrlppe News Amwtntlon) Chicago. Jan 3 Federal Judge Landes this morning sustained eight indictments and quashed two. against the Standard Oil Company, overruling the demurrers and refusing the immunity baths such as the meat packers received. The trial will proceed upon eight indictments. O100MY OUTLOOK FOR CUBA (Strlppi News Asiioolatlon) Havana. Jan. 3 -The prospect of the withdrawal of the American troops, has aroused the bankers and brought out the Island to dec'are, that if the troops leave, that it will not loan money on crops. Bankers sav they cannot take the risk. Financiers have taken gloomy views of the outlook for Cuba. PASSENGERS WRECKED . Scrlpim New Association) Brule. Neb. Jan. 3 Overland limited number 2 and the Los Angeles express both east bound, and representing the two finest trains on the Union Pacific were wrecked by a rear end collision near here today. Two deaths and many injured is reported. CONGRESS AGAIN IN SESSION iHrrlpp News Association) Washington Jan. 3 Both houses met at noon, today after a recess lasting thru the holidays. The lower house adjourn ed at twelve. recorders" court' The Recorder is engaged this afternoon in hearing the case of the city against Marshall Rayburn charged with using profane language. The prosecuting wit ness is R Kelly. Later The verdict is not guilty. A warrant was sworn out yesterday afternoon against R Kelly charging him with resisting an officer. This case is set for Saturday forencon. STRIKING MINERS IN CALIFORNIA ANOTHER TEDDY APPEARS IN IKE POtlTIH ARENA 8crlppe New Association) 1 Washington. Jan 3 The political fight of th coming year will center in New York, for all force of corporate and pol -itical fight are being marshalled against th reform proposed by Governor Hughe in hi initial message to his legislature. Th fight will be national because, if the trusts win, It will effect and retard the reforms in other states. ruuuMi parues are certain to undergo a realignment, Gevernor Hughe i back- ad by President Roosevelt who i client but with th th knowledge gained while CANADA INVITED TO ATTEND (Scrlppe New Association) Seattle, Jan. 8 Ira A. Nadeau, director general of the -Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, which is to be held at Seattle in 1909. ha gone to Ottawa, Canada, in the interests of th coming fair. Mr Nadeau took with him an engraved invit ation, formally requesting the participa tion by the Dominion government in the exposition. In Ottawa he wa granted an audience by Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the prem ier, to whom he presented the invita tion. The exposition management considers it essential to the full success of the next Western World's Fair that the Dominion of Canada be represented by a compre hensive display, housed in a suitable building, and has every confidence that Mr. Nadeau's efforts in Ottawa will be successful. As the nma implies, the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition is to be held to exploit the rescources of Alaska, the Yukon, which is Canadian country, and the countries which border on the Pacific Ocean. That Canada will see the advantage of participation in such an enterprise there is little roason to doubt. The benefits which will accrue to Alaska and the Pacific northwest from the holdings of the fair will accrue in like measure to the Yukon territory and the Dominion of Canada. Free Oregon Irrigated You arc entitled to 20,40, 80 120 or 160 acres FREE ycu simply pay for the cost of irrigation, which is $10.00 per acre, payable one-fourth cash, balance in three equal annual payments. Title direct from the STATE OF OREGON. This land is going fast; do not delay; call or write today. EASTERN OREGON Foley Block WW 1 ' I il 11 I ' YV 'v If I THE MODEL RHSTAUtf AT J. A. Arbuckle Proprietor governor of New York, ha will be able to aid Hughe indefinitely. Many declare -that Roosevelt is responsible for Hughe message, which proposed radical reforms. At any rate, th President wa delighted, when he found a man full of hi own idea and trong enough to profound them in th executive chair of the implra etate. Hearst aayt he believe Hughe to be sincere and promises every aupport Congressmen have today been flooded with antraati to head Hughee off. At Albany, the assemblymen are armed for the fight to save their polit leal live. or THE CHOICEST in the ..... LAND fail maids and brave man the most cultured, the widest traveled, the fittest to Judge of fitting fare for the table, can find naught but praise as their opinion of our Thanksgiving groceries or the fancy luxuries prosperity permite. Our 'arge buying and moderate pricing has much to do with putting groc eries of the best sort into th home of people of ordinary mean. A small trial order will convince you of the superiority of our store and our sales methods. PHONE MAIN 46 QEbbES BRIT j NORTH FIR STREET J State Lands! COLONIZING CO. La Grande, Oregon J OYSTER TIME it always looked forward to w'th expectancy. What more lucious than a plate of Blue Points on the shell, or a tew, or a fry, or broiled. OYSTERS, OYSTERS, OYSTERS any way you want, ie the way we serve them. Oyster we keep are the best in the land and all have a good pedigree. If you want to give an oyster party, our restaurant is the place ta bring them to. We hope to see you many times during oyster season. 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