La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, February 12, 1907, Image 5

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Newspaper Page Texti: PLACE Of ABRAHAM LWIN 1tie Lincoln Farm Association has been Incorporated, and will Be Dedicated to tiie Public at t&e Coming Centennial. Its Crowtb and Development -Ninety eigbtb Anniver sary o! Lincoln's BirtH Generally OUserved Today. Bjr prnntwknt V "iuvrii Abraham Lincoln . Ninety-tight years ago today ther was born in Hardin county, Kentucky, one Abraham Lincoln. In commemoration of that data the United State government hat decreed that on tht twelfth day of February of each year, tht nation thall fittingly obtervt and nonorthe memory of tht man who ttood at tht helm during tht nation' voyagt thru tht perilou time of . tht civil ttrife. Today, in a vatt major , yHjly of tht city and rural chools of our country, appropriate txercises are being Meld within, while over tht buildings, float tht (tart and stripes. Tht lift story of Lincoln it to fascinating, to remarkable, that tvery school boy read it with such rapt attention that tht wonderful story has become common knowledge, and at . tht Lincoln Farm Association is less wide ly known, it purposes and plans, rather than the customary biographical sketch are published below: Since that strong yeoman pioneer ' ' Thomas Lincoln, moved hi family across tht Ohjo into tht almost unbrokan wilder ness of Indiana tht little farm in the heart of Kentucky on which Abraham . LiTCofn was born has been left in a state - of neglect. Since tht dayt when little " Abraham played around '. 'the cabin door hear the famous rock spring that lies in the center of the one hundred and ten Scres which his father claimed, this his toric ground hat been transferred by title but three times. A year ago last August this "little model farm that raised a Man' was placed on tale at auction on the courtl ' . . 1 1 l .11 tl noute tup ai noagsnvuie, me nsignuui ing town, to free it from the entangle ment of a protracted litigation between private estate and that of a religious society that had tried to acquire it. At i th time the Commonwealth of Kentucky directed this public sale it was discovered that this historic SDot was coveted by at least two large merchantila establish' &Mnents, both of which were planning In exoloit it for commercial, ends. . To prevent this and believing that this birth' of tht'"First Amtrican" should forevar belong to the American belong to the Arerican people, one of the publisher of Collier' Weekly bought the farm under the auctioneer' hammer, and at once in terested a group of representative Ameri cancitizen in forming a national associa tion for the preservation of this ground This group of citizens, acting as a self- appointed board of trustees, organized the uncom rarm Association, which was promptly incorporated under the 4aws"of the state of New York. The title ta the Lincoln birthplace farm was transferred to this association, and the proaram for enlarging the membership of the society was at once begun. Rather than make it possible for a few men of great wealth to contribute large sums to the development of this national shrine it was decided to recti vt into membership in the society any one w ho contributed to the general fund of the as sociation as small a sum a twenty-five dollar thus making the great memorial c Lir.ccln rrr?;sr.t th? triHi.f nf nil the people, whom he loved and served, nd not that of a privileged few. During the year the trustees of the As sociation have placed the farm under the personal charge of acompttent caretaker. who lives on the ground. They have sent Mr. Jules Querin and- Mr. Guy Lowell, two of Amtrica't fortmost landscapt architects, to survey tht ground and plan its development, and they have purchased the cabin in which Lincoln was born from PERFUME f OR MAOIIRI OIL Thsst who had occasion to transact business in the city recorder' office today invariably siffted th air to find from whence came the whiff of perfumed air. Some it it said, caased sniffing least they betray their conclusion that the recorder had perfumed hi hair but other, exhibi ting more boldness and mad brave to ask the city recorder for particular. An Observer representative solved the mystery. Mr. Snook ha a typewriter in hit office and give it tht best of car. Yesterday, ha became convinced that thorough oiling, was necessary. So last evening he packed home the empty oil can, intending to All it from hi wife' sewmg machine oil can. Awaiting an opportune moment he fulfilled his threat and this morning came to the office with a broad chucKle. But alas, even Recorder Snook makes mistakes and when he had o.led that typewriter in a most thoro man' ner and sat back in his chair with a satis' fled air, ha found to hi utter chagri that hit he had found ' Mr. Snook per fume bottle instead of the machine cil. THE VALUE Of UNI Fl SHROVE TUESDAY In England and her colonies, today is called Shrove Tuesday, because in ancient times tht penitents went to confession and were shriven or absolved of their offenses; which duty being over they would dined on pancakes. From this custom it is also called "Pancake Day," and thi feature still survive for in nearly every Enslith family pancake will have been been set vea Uiuay uu oatin Wi.ti !: juice and sugar. According to old fashioned idea a pancake should never bt touched while cooking and when nec essary should bt turntd by tossing it ovtr in tht pan. Tht old time cook wat an ex pert at this ftat. In thi connection an interesting observance i kept up at tht ancitnt Westminster School adjoining tht Abbty in London, Tht boy numbering several hundred, atstmbl at noon on Shrove Tuesday in their big hall when the school cook in white apron and cap, enters bearing a large frying pan io which a pancake it sizzling. ' Ht tosses this in tht air in tht midst of th boys for them to catch and tht lucky boy who gets hold of it first, receives a guineaTfrom tht Dean of Westminster. This quaint custom has been observed for centuries and shows no signs of being discontinued. Tht season of Lent is designed) for the benefit of men to check them in time ar.d prevent thtm going to headlong disaster. Lent is th season to take stock of our selves and see whither w are bound on life' journey. "Know thyself" was th maxim of th ancient philosopher. W men need to know ourselves in order to get the good out of life. We need to know ourselves so as to know what by nature we are intended to be and to serve. Are w the creature of a day? Or of etern ity? On the answer to these questions depend th court w should pursue. If the former, then "Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die," But if the latter then higher consideration than those of th moment are forced upon u. Th on ly wis method to adopt i to head straight for eternity and not take any chances with our course. Lent furnishes us the opportunity toad- just ourselves if we have been swerving from the true direction. It is an oppor tunity which if utilized will prove of the greatest value to our welfare. Make the it th. a nil l..ku ..na.lllVl H. uiuav u, , .11111 uiu ibui 11 wj mvi unv. w , inestimable benefits. Life is not meas- f . i .... : . . l . . .. i .. I urvu jy tune uui, oy vteruuy many man, alas, is tomn and sweating to no purpose, because of the ill direction of his efforts. It is to prevent such dismal fail ure that the observance of Lent is urged, so that tht severe pains of this lift may bt crowned with success. Upton H. Qibbs. Our BRAW Photos ATTENTION There's one way to get a corret idea of our work, that is by coming to our studio and inspecting the work we do. Our talk here will not give you an idea nor will anyor:e else's, come and see. We never substitute inferior papers in our work, consequently our photos have that exquisite finish every one desires." Prices Moderate. H. J. RITTJER Photographer La Grande, Ore. - WORK GUARANTEED ' PRICES REASONABLE SANITARY PLUMBJIV Is as do.tor WOOLEN MILLS START Our people will be glad to learn that the Union woolen Mill atari inuuuy T 11th. Mr. Wilbur has leased the mills I and starts undtr ordtrt for blankets I amounting to $76,000. This amount with tht local tradt will consume tht product of tht mills. As usual a bunch of ordtrt I were turntd down on account of lack of capacity of tht mills. As Mr Wilbur is ht mott capablt manufacturer of woolen goods on the coast any recommendation from the Scout will be unnecessary. No doubt our merchant will give him encour-1 agement he deserves. Union Scout. essential in vour home as the OUR WORK Executed in workmanlike manner an J .pp.oved sanitary standards. Carrying a com; If U ."'ne of Bath Tubs, Sinks, Toilets, Lavat:ry. and all plumbing fixtures.! G. W. O'NEIL FOR RENT Ten room cottage furnished complete., Inquire of Mrt. G. D. Sim mons, Cor. 8 and N. streets. Phone I Red 1712. 1018 Washington Avenue i . ) EPHONE RED 161 ) Saint-Gauden' status of Lincoln which will be erected on the proposed farm the speculators who took it from the little knoll where it originally stood and exploit ed it as a side-show at various fairs and international expositions. This cabin was found stored in a cellar at College Point, on Long Island, New York. On the 12th day of February 1909, the nation will celebrate the one hundreth anniversary of Lincoln's birth. - On that day the Lincoln Farm Association will dedicate the birthplace farm to the Ameri can people. The principal address will be made by President Roosevelt, and the nation's most distinguished representa tions, North and South, will take part in this dedication and centennial celebration. No national park within our vast domain can emphasize our national ideal and our abiding union as will this birthplace farm. L. J. ROUSE DEAD At St Vincent's hospital, Portland Sunday, Feb. S, Mr. L J Rouse, on of th oldest and most respected citizens of this county, passed to th great beyond Levi J Rouse was born in Ohio Oct ) 5 1836. He arrived ire the Grande Ronde valley in 1886 and taught school there until 1887 when he camt to Wallowa county. He wat tht first County school superintendent, being elected in 1887. He also'wat elected County Clerk four suc cessive terms. In 1897 he wat appoint- post master at Enterprise which office he filled giving good satisfaction until hi recent illness, He belonged to the A F & A M lodgt of Enterprise and was one of the oldest ma tons in this county having btcome a member of that order in 1868. We understand that the remain will be cremated in Portland and the ashes brot to Enterprise for interment Joseph Herald. WITH WAS FRICHTENED (8crlppa New Association) St. Petersburg, Feb. 12 M. Whitte is unaole to sleep a a result of bomb found last night in his home. He heard th ticking again at four o'clock thi morning but the machine was thrown nut before the explosion came, This is the fourth attempt on the count's life, t It 1 High Grade j 1 High Price - j 9mdui ra Full JMrv Sottiw I frTj60 Always II I lAfoljerSM R FtTTurT C It B J. A. Folger & Co. I San Frmncitco B. W. NOYES. JOHN HALL NOYES & HALL Dealers in Electric Supplies LAMPS and HOUSE WIRING A SPECIALTY Phone Red 261 Comer Fir and Adams Avtr.ut W.th L C. Smith in crtamtry building FOR COUGHS M A THROAT DR. KING'S luncs KING OF CURES golds THE WONDER WORKER AND . 1333 1 MM I FOR COUGHS AND COLDS FOR COUGHS AND COLDS PREVENTS PNEUMONIA i hA the most debilitating cough a mortal was ever afflicted with, and my friends expected that LS iSSiT would surely be for my grave. Our doctor pronounced my case Incurable, thanks be'to God, four bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery cured me so completely mat Dill iUailtto iv w fmrtinnrn rvtrirtnnrn In A .- a J -.all M lF.Vi KVA li II LArilLIVi UlUISllVui uva all souna auu wtu. ' lam Price 50c and $1,00 ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED! Trial Bottle Free SOLD AND GUARANTEED BY NATURES X4 SHI. r " mm tee yourwll Irom the Vi. IL' Z.V mi X 1 mrdKal I Domestic or Polish WE LAUNDER YOUR SHIRTS, COLLARS AND CUFFS WITH EITHER FINISH YOU DESIRE. WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED A. B. C. ISTEAM LAUNDRY: PHONE MAIN 7 La Givnie, Oregon. Newlin -Drug Comoanv '. I OMEio Radium 'ij SnnniM nd ml fee vourell Irom the w.m aii'l cai which live w,.n vnut iii'nfj Drii.t ol i he v.nfjdicful wateri here, whose ! i v'Mt iv.'pntiM will bnngiurf fit ( tram rliftirrutism. chronic con t: ;Mlion, inAgeftion. kidney nd Lidiider tiouUe nd many nervoui i disorders Thi iplendidly equipi-d u'litiiniin. Dmmm every mtirtt. provide evry lunury ol 'he tin'.il hotel nd oflf jl the comlort ', of the home Lxird amid ihe irunnlaim where nuK'iificpnl Keiiery, i rir !i Jilldl w illu.nd fine fuhmy abound l ttformaHfi Qitimt, mrtom. mixieltoHt id ruttt clftruHi i.W ' SANTA'.. UM W For the Lenton Season i PREFERRED STOCK Salmon, Booth Oysters, Lobsters, Shrimps, and Clams. SALT FISH Boneless God fish, Mackeral, Imported Duncansby Bloaters, and Golden Bloaters. Smoked Herring. Lunch Herring in Glen THE CITY GROCERY AND BAKERY E. FOLACK, Propr.