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Cards of thcnLs. Bo a line.
Th!8e are the J I meg when loyalty
along the line counts. Patronize
home Institutions of every description,
Every dollar that remains at home
does service over and over. .Every
dollar sent away will be a long lime
In getting back. Think this over and
warm up to our home Industries. It
pays under any and air conditions, but
especially at present.
Governor Hughes Is to speak to
night on the negro question. It is
more than possible ihut his opponents
for the presidential nomination will
accuse him of bidding for the negro
vote In the south. Senator Eorakcr
of Ohio will read his address with In
terest.
Since the financial stringency wo do
not hear so much as we did uhout
tainted money. 11 seems to be In hid
ing along with the balance.
now dogs Aia: assi;sm:i.
Oregon Assttwors In Convention lMs
mihm This Weighty Problem,
"Are dogs property?"
"t'un they be assessed, and if so, at
what rate?"
"If ntwi'RHuble, under what heading
are they to be placed?"
"Are all dogs of the same value,
and should a dog which Is good for
nothing but bark be assessed at the
same figure as a dog which Is good to
chew up assessors or bite the tulls of
eheep?"
These are some of the questions
with which the county assessors of
the state labored in their annual con
vention which Is being held In the of
fice of County Assessor Slglcr In the
city hall, says the Portland Telegram.
For nearly an hour yesterday ufter
nonn the dog question was discussed
In all Its phuscs. Assessor D. B. Mc
Knlght of Linn, opened the discussion
by wanting to know If any of his
brother assessors had "bumped" up
against the proposition of assessing
dogs, and If so, how had they proceed
ed. He was eager for information re
garding the question.
Nearly ever assessor present had an
opinion on the subject. It wus said
that some dogs Were of considerable
value. Some of the sheep dogs on the
ranges were worth 11s high as 50
each, and It was thought that these
dogs should be assessed fur the
price asked for them l,y their owners
Other dogs tvere good for nothing but
to eat meat u, and it was I
thought these should bo assessed I
. .. .
si me minimum sum.
One assessor remarked that he hud
n man come to him to have his dog as
sessed, as then he could ny his dog
was personal propel 'y and he would
get out of paying a dog license. He
thought It cheaper to do this. s tjm
tax on the nvsessed value of th" dug
would be less than the dog license.
Stake Mooting.
There will be a religious class con
vention of the U D. S. at the taber
nacle In this city next Sunday at 2 p.
tn. and at p. m. The first meeting
vlll be for religious class workers on
ly and the second session will be open
to the generul public. Representa
tives from Raker county as well as
this county will be present and also a
number of the lending workers from
Palt Lake.
PRESIDENT OF CHINESE TONG
ASSASSINATED LAST NIGHT
Seven Members of the Blng Kong Tong
Kill Ln Hoy, President of the Hop
' King Tong It is Relieved That a
Standing Reward Will Be Offered
for the Head of Uie President of
the Blng Kong Tong.
Sacra menfo, Jan. H. Lee Hoy,
who was president of the Hop Sing
tong, was assassinated here, last night
by seven Chinese members of the
King Kong tong. Lee Hoy Is the third
president of the Hop Sings to have
been murdered within the lost few
years.
Today It Is believed that word will
go out that the Hop Sings have set a
price on the head f the Blng Kong
and that the pistol men and slant-eyed
hatehet-wlelders of the tong In the
"nn ntlln. 'OI tiA n..nmhllnv In -
lure vengeance on the death of their
leader. These fierce factional fights
between the various tongs break out
every once In a while, but owing to
the declining Chinese population on
this coast the several tongs are not so
strong as they once wore.
SIXTY-FIVE ARE
TO
The committee arranging the Odd
Fellows' excursion to Elgin this eve
ning to witness the triple Installation
of officers In the Elgin lodge, reports
this afternoon thut tickets have been
sold liberally and that something like
65 Odd Fellows, Ilebekahs and oilier
La Grande people will be at the depot
this evening ut 7 o'clock.
The Elgin lodge has a real treat
prepared and before the special train
has. returned to La Grande late to
night many Odd Fellows of Union
county will have been In a big talk,
eat and lodge-rite fest. There will be
no delay in starting the special train
and those contemplating to enjoy the
trip nnd hospltullty of Elgin tonight
are advised to be nt the depot on
schedule time,
Notice of I'lr-t Meeting of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United
States for the District of Oregon.
In the matter of I). H. Ruckmun, a
bankrupt.
In llniikriipley.
To the creditors of-D. II. Ruckmnn,
of Alice), in the county of Union, and
district aforesaid, a bankrupt:
Notice Is hereby given that on the
4th day of January. A. D. 1908, the
said 1). 11. Ruckman was duly adjudi
cated bankrupt; and thut the first
meeting of his creditors will be held
In the office of the referee In bank
ruptcy In La Grande, Oregon, on the
27th day of January, A. I). 1908. nt
two o'clock In the afternoon, at which
time the ssld creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint a trustee,
examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
JNO. 8. HODGIN,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
January 18, 190S. 16-17
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior,
United States Land Office,
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A suff dent Content afftilnvlt hnvlnv
been filed In this office by Lovell E.
Tipton, contestant, against homestead
entry No. 15117 made July 19, 1906,
for K SW'i Sec. 4. and N4 SE4
Sec. 6, township 2 8., Range 35, E. W.
M., by Thomas H. Daly, contestee. In
w hich It , Is alleffuV that Thomas H.
Only has wholly abandoned said en
try for more than six months last
past; that he has not resided upon or
Improved said land nt any time, and
tbnt said alleged absence was not due
to his employment In the army, navy
or marine corps of the United States
as a private soldier, officer, seaman
or marine during the war with Spain
or during any other war In which the
United States may be engaged, said
parties are hereby notified to appear,
respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on
January 18. Hog, before the register
COIN
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Agents for Lcggeth's All Steel Spring, 30 days free trial. 3 Makes
of Ranges. Elite, La Clede and Acme Ranges, $28.50 to $55 Heat
ing Stoves at Reduced Prices. We have to sell 2 sets of double
harness, also 2 sewing machines.
Phone Black 41.
He B HAISTEN
SIS FIR 6TREET.
and receiver of the United States land
, T , r.
office in La Grande, Oregon.
The said contestant having, in a
nroner affidavit, filed December 9.
1907, set forth facts which show that!for the purchase of the NE of sec
after due diligence personal service of
this notice cannot be made, it Is here
by ordered and directed that such no
tice be given by due and proper pub
lication. (Signed) E. W. DAVIS.
J. T. WILLIAMSON, Register.
Agent and Attorney for Contestant.
Dec. 27-Jan. 24.
Assignee's Notice to Creditors.
Notice Is hereby given to all whom
It maj concern, that the Farmers &
Merchants' State bank a prlvae cor
poration or North Powder, Union
county, Oregon, has made en assign
ment of all Its property to a for the
benefit of all Its creditors, Ind that
I have duly qualified aa such assignee.
All persons having claims against the
said corporation bank are directed to
present th same under oath and
properly Itemized to the undersigned,
at North Powder, Oregon, at the place
of business heretofore had by said as
signor, within three months after this
date.
Dated at North Powder, Ore., De
cember 27, 7807.
J. P. MYERS. Assignee.
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8. 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
U. S. Land Office, La Grande, Ore.,
October 21, 1907.
Notice Is hereby given that In com
pliance with the provisions of the act
or congress of June 3, 1878, entitled
"An act for the sale of timber lands
In the states of California, Oregon.
Nevadannd Washington terltory." as
extended to all the public land states
by act of August 4, 1892.
SARAH E. GREENE,
nf T J (rnnr1n. rminlv nf TTnlnn .tnl.
hbf Oregon, has this day filed In this
office her sworn statement No. 5774.
for the purchase of the NW(J SVVM.i
section II, t vt SN!4, 8v4 SK "4 of
section No. 18, In township No. 3
south, range No. 38, E. W. M., and
will offer proof to show that the land
sought Is more valuable for its tim
ber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the register and
receiver at La Grande, Oregon, on
Saturday, the I8th day of January,
1908.
He names as witnesses: William n.
McMillan of La Grande. Ore.: Charles
G. Greene, of La Grande, Ore.; Vol
ney J. Dawson, of La Grande, Ore.;
E. E. Romlg, of La Grande, Ore.
Any and all persons claiming ad
versely the above described land nre
requested to file their claims In this
office on or before said 18th day of
Jonuarv, 1908. '
E. V. DAVIS, Register.
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNK S. 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
U. S. Lond Office, Iji Orande, Ore.,
October 21, 1907.
Notice Is hereby given that In com
pliance with the provisions of tbe act
of congress of June 3. 1879, entitled
An act for the sale of timber lands
in the states of California, Oregon
Novminnn'1 " ashinirton teritorv," as
Grande Ronde Lumbt r Co.
PERRY, OREGON
CAN FURNISH LUMBER OP ALL KINDS
IN CAR LOAD LOTS
For 16 Inch Chain Wood
Call up V. E. BEAN, La
COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS
NEW AND SECOND HAND GOODS
extended to all the public land states
by act of August 4, 1892,
' CHARLES G. G Ft BENE,
of La Grande, county of Union, state
f Oregon, has this day men in tnis
tion No. IS, township wo. a somn,
range No. 36. E. VV M., and will offer
proof to show that the land sought Is
more valuable for Its tlmo-er or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and
to establish his claim to said land be
fore the register and receiver at La
Grande, Oregon, on Saturday, the 18th
day of January, 1908.
Ho names as witnesses: William D.
McMillan, of La Grande, Ore.; Sarah
E. Greene, of La Grande, Ore.; Vol- (
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v.. V. Ttomlir. nf I.a Orande. Ore. i
Any and oil persons claiming ad
versely the above described land are
requested to file their claims In this
office on or before said ISth day of
January, 1908.
E. W. DAVIS, Register.
TIMMER LAND. ACT JUNE 3, 18T8.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
U. S. Land Office, La Grande, Ore.,
October 2, 1907.
Notice Is hereby given that In com
pliance with the provisions of the act
of congress of June 3, 1878, entitled
"An act for the sale of timber lands
In the states of California, Oregon,
Nevadnnnd Washington terltory," as
extended to all the public land states
by act of August 4, 1892,
ELIZABETH MORGAN,
of Kamela. Oregon, county of Union,
state nf Oregon, has this day filed In
this officer her sworn statement No.
5784, for the purchase of the SE of
Section No. 17. in township No. 2
south, Range No. 35, E. W. M., and
will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for Its tim
ber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish her claim
to said land before the register and
receiver at La Grnnde, Oregon, on
Monday, the 20th day of January,
1908.
She names as witnesses: Lovell E.
Tipton. Leroy Morgan, Frank Wright,
John W. Elliott, all of Kamela, Ore.
Any and all persons claiming ad
versely the above described land are
requested to file theh claims In this
office on or before said 20th day of
January, 1908.
E. W. DAVIS, Register.
li.nnr. ii LArtif, ji r .lli.-Nrj 3, 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
U. S. Land Office, La Grande. Ore..
December 13. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that ln com-
pllance with the provisions of the act
of congress of June 3, 1878, entitled
In the staes of ciifnmio rw I
Nevada and Washington territory," as
hi nf 2l, .1 a land tate,
LEWIS H. RUMILHART.
of 1a Grande, county of Union, state
of Oregon, has this day filed In this
office his sworn statement No. 5863,
for the purchase of lot 4, Sec. 22, lot
1 of Section No. 27, In township No.
2 8.. Range No. 87. E. W. M.. and
will offer proof to show that the lan
sought Is more valuable for Its tim
ber or stone than for agricultural pur
poses, and to establish his claim to
said land before the register and re
ceiver of at La Grande, Oregon, on
Monday, the 9th day of March, 1908.
He names as witnesses: R. D. Ham-J
llton. J. E. Neuklrehner, Albert Neu
klrchner, and D. F. Glllstrap, all of La
Grnnde, Ore. .
Any and all persons claiming ad-'
versely the ahove-descrlbed lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 9th day of
March, 1908.
E. W. DAVIS, Register.
Delivered at your Home,
Crande. Phone, Red 1741
T
J D
I RECTORY
OF THE
FRATERNAL ORDERS
LA GRANDE, ORE.
Woodmen of Uie World.
La Grande Lodge No. 189. W. O.
W., meets every Friday of each
month In the K. of P. hall ln Corpe
ouuuing.
Al visiting members wel
come. N. L. ACKLES,
J. H. KEENEY.
Clerk.
Consul Commander.
A. F. & A. M.
La Grande Lodge No. 41, A. F. ft
A. M., holds regular meetings first
and third Saturdays at 7:30 p. in.
L. H. RUSSELL, W. M.
C. D. HUFFMAN, Secretary.
Pythian Sisters.
Rowena Temple No. 9, Pythian
Sisters, meets every Thursday evening
at 8 p. m., ln K. of P. hall, in the
Corpe building. Visiting members cor
dially invited.
LIZZIE HAWORT1I, M. E. C.
EUNICE PROCTER, M. of R. ft C.
L. O. T. M.
Hive No. 27, L. O. T. M., meets
every first and third Thursday of each
month at 2 o'clock ln the afternoon,
Visiting members made welcome.
SADIE KXINTWORTH, L. C.
MAGGIE REYNOLDS, K. of R.
Brotherhood of Owls. -
La Grande Nest No. 17, meets In
the K. of P. hall every Tuesday eve-
nlng at 8 o'clock.
Vlsltlnr hrothnrs
cordially Invited.
N. U ACKLES, Executive.
B. L. LEAVITT, Secretary.
K. of P.
Mu 'UM "uge o. ji, meets
every Monday evening ln Castle Hall,
Corpe building. A Pythian welcome
to all Visiting knights.
HAROLD HERRON, C. C.
R. PATTISON, K. of R. ft &
Rebekalis. '
Crystal Lodge No. 60, meets every
Tuesday evening at the I. O. O. F.
lodge. All visiting members are In-
vlted to attend.
LAURA STILES, N. G.
JENNIE SMITH, Secretary.
Special for Vou.
We are closing out our doors and
sash at 78 per cent discount. Old pat
tent moulding, moulded gutter, bal
usters, newels, brackets, blocks and
other old mill work at 60 per cent off
list.
All other stuff s Id at cost (to you)
no matter what It costs us. We do
hot need tho money, It Is the other
fellow wants it. and we must get it
for him.
Just unloaded from the car a load
of cedar shingles, and now we want
to unload them again, for the money.
STODDARD LUMBER CO.
Land With Wood on.
We have 148 acres of land exactly
six miles from here, up Fox Hill,
and which has at least 8000 cords of
TAnMt .
excellent wood on. W. will accept
any reasonable offer for this tract If
taken soon. The entire tract is level
and a wagon can easily be driven od
every foot of It Mske us an offer.
Terms.
REAL ESTATE. LOAN ft COMMIS
SION COMPANT.
'Phone Red lltl.
F. D. HAISTEN.
1411, HIS, 1418 Adams Avenue.
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m 4
Foresters of America.
Court Maid Marian No. 22 meets
each Wednesday night In Elks' hall.
Brothers are invited to attend.
NERI ACKLES. C. R.
O. V. HENDRICKS, F. 8.
Board of Trustee: Dr. G. L. Big
gers, Oscar Berger and Herbert Pat
terson. M. W. A.
La Grande Camp No. 7703 meets j
every Monday evening at I. c.?.
hall. All visiting neighbors are cor-
dlally invited to attend.
E. C. DAVIS. C.
D. E. COX. Clerk.
F. O. E.
La Grande Aerie No. 259, F. O. E
meets 'every Friday night In Elks'
hall at i3 p. m. Visiting brethren in
vited to attend. J. II. PEARE, W, P.
GEO. J. ABEGG, W. S.
I. O. O. F.
i Star Encampment No.
,-,. VA, .,, ,, frtK
Wednesday in the month In Odd Fel-
lows' hall. Visiting patriarchs always
welcome. ' D. E. COX, C. P.
W. A. WORSTELL, Scribe.
M. B. of A.
I Meets first and third Thursday eve-
at I. O. O. F. hall. Vbltlng members
always welcome.
J. A. ARBUCKLE, President.
C. j. VANDERPOEL," Secre5"rJ
B. P. O. K.
La Grande Lodge No. 433, meet
each Thursday evening at 8 o'clock In
Elks' hall on Adams avenue. Visit-
,n brothers are cordially Invited t
"-"end.
W. B. SARGENT, Exalted Ruhr.
O. E. M' CULLY, Rec Bee
I. O. O. F.
La Grande Lodge No. 16. meets In
their hall every Saturday nlghtSlt-
..in hriw. i.h- int at.
tend. Cemetery plttt may be wen at
Model Restaurant
. .
D. E. COX. Secretary.
C. J. VANDERPOEL, Fin. Sec.
COVE, OREGON.
The finest of land In Union coun'.y
lays ln this section for cherries, ap
ples, berries or vegetables, theSoJfr
the required amount of products -ness
to make it a garden of Eden, If '
only mankind will plant and cultivate
It. Now any one can purchase a
tract of 10 acres of more from the
farm known as the. Ed Payne place,
which has been cut Into 10-acre tracts
and on sale now by the recent pur
chasers. Will sell on Installments.
LA GRAND INVESMENT CO..
12-J0tf La Grande, Ore.
Notice. .
t
Having disposed of my grocery
business to James O. Snodgrass, I wish
to take this means to thank my cus-
wi tiivir very uuei tu igv -
the pMt Md them that
their trade will be equally well ap
preciated by my successor In the fu
ture. Would request that those knowing
themselves indebted to me would call
and settle at their earliest conveni
ence. : ' " 1-8-IT
B. P. STAPLES.
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