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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (May 30, 1908)
EIGHT PAGES. evening ORsEnvEn, tA grande, orecox. Saturday, may so. .ims. PACK TTVK. ini rRMfBIH fri.l.j4iCH I D t FflP TUP I AiiM I rUK I tit Lnmi ! GORDEN HOSE all grades and prices to suit every one I ALSO HAIE a compee assorfmenf of Garden Rates, Hoes, Spades, and Shovels. : : : : . 'j FSHWG TACKLE fo suf a, and if is the kind that catches I AM A GENT for the Celebrated Iowa Cream Seperator, Call and See It. ;' . . MRS. T. N. 444444444444444 I,,;:-,,:..:.,.,,.,,... ,'.... , : LOCAL ITEMS. . , 444444444v on & business trip this morning;. ' Glenn Caylor Is home from Union where he spent the nat week. The Kamela precinct ballot box was sent to Its Atv.in.V.lon '.'t'.n morning-. Lou-'a.vl urn is n f.-oin the Look ing1 G)a.s. Mr. nm! :irs. hn Fr.vvley went to SummervT.e thW :h ?v.-.:-j to attend Memorial cst-rclt??. MlssFIoroncc Hiippersett left today for Portland, where she will spend month with her erani.'rrother. Several r p'annlng c.n leaving for Portland tin-xrow nnrnlnff, tD attend the roae shorr next week. Mf. anil M-3. 8. E. Cole left this morning to visit tor a f'.-w days with mejr uaugriur, Ml.s i;mma Cole. . W. Burnham tr.i! Chester Langlols, two ciockmen from Curry county, are - In La Grande loOay looking over this valley with the view of locating here. Hiss Myrtle Austin returned from Walla Walla last night, and left on the morning train for her home )n Elgin. " : ' Miss J.'"E.' Whiting, who has been looking after business In this city, re turned to her home in Echo this morn- Misses Jennie and Effle Kellogg came down from Baker City this morning "to visit their mother, Mrs. M. Kellogg. Miss Phoebe Bunten of Fort Ben ton, Mont., who has been visiting Mrs. 1 Smith, left on the morning train for Portland. ' . M times. Edith Austin and Pauline Becker came up from Elgin yesterday to attend the circus, returning home on the morning train. Freight business in the local yards has been rushing of late. The traffic pulsates, soon taxing the equipment, and then again getting slack. The rural route carriers did not go out this morning. They will make their usual trips on el ctlou day, how ever. All socialists arc riviticf'rrt to write the name of W. E. Tagef-rt of Enter prise, Joint n'. n.'.tnr for Ur.;n anil I Wallowa, on their ballots. Mrs. Joe) Nlbley, Misses Olllo Clny ton, Edna and Margaret Nlbley, all of Fait Lake, and Joseph Nlbley of Port land left on the morning train fur the latter city. Pitcher Hudson who tried out with La Grande under Manner O'Brien, Is slated to dn the Rnki-r City col ors. He will likely be seen In the b;ix here during the present series. Rev. O. H. Klng,F. G. Taylor and C. D. Huffman went to Elgin on the noon trnln to hold a prohibition meet ing at that place this afternoon. They will return this evenln. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hitter leave Mon day morning for Portland to attend the Rose festival. They announce that the Hitter 'studio will to clorcd for one week. Josh Hopper expects to lave In a lay or two fir Vmutllln. where he will settle on a claim. Ills family will remain here for a month and then join him. Trainmaster J. D. Mijtheson took two sections of the Pells-Floto circus to Pendleton shortly after midnight last night. The clrcug gave two per formances here yesterday, and satis faction Is heard from all who went. John P. Husk of Joseph, republi can nomJfc for Joint representative for Cnlonr4nd Wallowa counties, has finished his campaign tour and left thla morning for hit home to await hie fate. Mr. and Mrs. 3. A. Death, who (or C.-L I mini Aiiimo 2 ?AKS,Ci?ASS CATCHERS WVW SPRINKLERS AND i hare reeis. . . . . ; . ; :, ; ; J MURPHY . . the past fifteen years have been resi dents, of Maine, are in the , city and will remain here permanently. Prior to going to Maine Mr. and Mrs. Beath resided for many years at 'Eugene." ' Mm-.! Albert- Taucher and , Mrs, r O. N. Johnson "came up from Elgin this afternoon and will leave tonight for Freewater, Ore., to attend Strawberry day festivities.,. They will make' an extended visit. " ': . Editor Barry, of the Dayton Optlm 1st, arrived In La Grande last evening to look after business matters. The editor has a newsy weekly in Dayton, and Is one of the active members of the Oregon Editorial association. The business houses were closed this afternoon as per . request from Mayor Hall. Between Memorial day attractions and the baseball game, not many were left up town. The cold winds failed to keep the real loyal fan away. Prof. G. M. Mlckleson, who has had charge of athletics at the high school In a very successful manner the past year, and who Is a member of the high school faculty, leaves Tuesday for his home In Payette to spend his vacation. He .returns In the fall. Workmen today commenced to raze tho old material house In the rail road yards. ' Railroad . goods stored in the old structure will be housed In the new building, which Is being con structed west of the round house The change will Improve the looks of the yards considerably. Steps are being taken ' to send Father Eads to the Old People's home In Spokane., This la. Indeed, a very great kindness, as he has now no one to care for him In his declining years, and at the home he will have every attention and convenience that can be afforded. Hon. J. L. Roe, now of Farming-ton Wash., but formerly a resident of Union county, and In 188 a member of the state legislature. Is In his old stamping grounds again. He spent the day at SummervlUe after a brief visit with his nephews, George T. and C. E. Cochran. . Tim Donovan, O. R. A N. and West ern Union lineman for the La Grande district, Is In the city today looking over the system. The Blue Mountain section of the Western Union Is the most difficult In the northwest to keep In repair on account of the falling timber which Interferes with the wires. Pendleton East Oregonlan, 44444444444444 SOCIETY. . 4444 4 4444 TI.C! Week In S-xirty. TI;o prist week has been on eventful one In the social circles. Beginning Sunday with the wedding of Lee Clill ders of Island City and Ml. Cray, at tho Methodist parsonage, and the lun cheon given by the Missel Myrjje and Kate Catblne! Tuesday Mrs. Vincent Palmer entertained the Indies of the Neighborhood club at a Cranford ton. which was the crowning event of the season In the way of originality. On Wednesday Mrs. A. L. P.lchard on entertained In honor of "Grand ma" Richardson's 12nd birthday. The sfternoon was spent In pleasnnt rem iniscence. The Ladles' Aid society of the Presbyterian church held a meet ing. Thursday the Five Hundred club met with Mrs. Cavana In May Park, and Mrs. Stella Ingle and Mrs. Carpy entertained In honor- of Mrs. Archie Miller of Wallowa. The Bap tist Missionary society held a very In teresting session at the home of Mrs. G. L. Diggers. Friday was the day of all days circus day and everybody who could, attended. ' Satruday Is Memorial day and the program for the day has been carried out with the greatest of care. Burlesque. The last meeting of the Current Topic club for the season, met Inst night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Brenholts. Those in charge of the program were Mr. and Mrs. Bren holts, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith and Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Wright. The feature of the evening was the mock convention, In which all the dis tinguished statesmen covered them selves with honor. Following 1s a schedule of events that happened at the convention: ' Republican National Convention. Convention called to order by Geo. B. Coftelyou, (H. E. Hanna; Henry Cabot Lodge (Br. Sec'mann) nominat ed by Congressman Burton of Ohio (Wm. Miller), and elected by accla mation. ' Campaign song by Mr. Cleaver. Report of the commtitee on resolu tions, by Senator Beveridge of Indi ana . K. Wright). Nomination of Candidates. William H. Taft, by Senator Fulton of Oregon (Fred Currey.) -V'';'1' Charles E. Hughes, by Timothy Woodruff of New York R, E. Smith.) , Joseph G. Cannon, by Senator Hop kins of Illinois (W.. L. Brenholts.) - Joseph B. " Foraker, " by Senator Charles Dick of Ohio (Dr. Upton.) , ' Kooerr, ui.li,' t;' Z?'r." Joseph M. Dixon of Montana (John S. Hodgln.) ' , Theodore' Roosevelt,' by Jonathan Bourne of Oregon (Geo. L.' Cleaver.) Philander C. Knox, by Senator Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania. ' Campaign song by B. C. Williams. Adjournment, sine die. After the adjournment of the con vention the remainder of the evening was spent In giving burleques of fic titious characters. A dainty two course luncheon was served by the hostesses. Just try those elegant; "chocolate so das at Sllverthorn & Mack's. ... . D5-27-6-2T WALTERS QUALIFIED. Inland City Boy Only Kawtorn Oregon Boy In the Final Doxhea. . Corvallls, May 30. (Special.) Yesterday's try-outs for places In "the 100 and 220-yard dashes at the pre liminaries to the' big Interscbolasllc, resulted In the ' following .qualifica tions: ; 100 yard dash McDanlel of Port land academy; Dart of Portland high; Cornell of Portland academy; Short. of Astoria; Kay of Salem;' Fisher of East Portland. , 220-yard dash Cornell of Portland academy; Stout of Astoria high; Jen kins of Eugene; Kay of Salem; Meier of Portland high; Walters of Islanda City high. Half-mile event was run to a, finish with 21 starters. The result wai: Muton of Salem, first; Graham of Hill Military academy, second; Griggs of Corvallls high, third. In exhibition. Trill Hall, of O. A. C, threw the 11-pound hammer 150 feet Inches. ;The finals of the meet ere being run off today. A Misinterpretation. A Manila mother-in-law had stayed so often wtth her daughter as to cause a q-jarrel with tho husband, and one day, when she again came to slsy, she found her daughter In tears on the doorstep. ' "I suppose George ' has left you," sho sniffed. "res" (sub). "Then theres a woman In the case?" she asked, her eyes lighting ur expectantly. "Yes" (sob). "Who Is it?" she demanded. "You" (sob). 'Gracious!" exclaimed the mother- in-law. "I'm sure I never gave him any encouragement." Philippines Gossip. A Kcpmllntlon. !a reply to Manager Stock's asser tion that t threw the game between Elgin and Cove last Sunday, I wish to say that I will forfeltlSO to the Cove manager If h will prove conclusively that such was the case. (Signed) RAITIE HUDSON. Wedding Anniversary, Madrid, May to. King Alphonso and Queen Victoria will tomorrow cel ebrate the second anniversary of their weddnlg. A second child will be born to the royal coupel within a month or two. The KpUt Party. , It Is pleasant to reflect that Mr. Bryan cannot split the party wider. Charleston News-Courier. SUMMONS. In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Union County. The Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company, plaintiff, vs. John Eastlack and Susan Eastlack, his wife,' Alonzo Crane and Ethel Crane, his wife, Al fred W. Crane, a minor, and Christo pher Ciane, a minor, defendants. To the above-name 1 defendants, John Eastlack, Susan Eustlack, his wife, Alonzo Crane and Ethel Crane, his wife, Alfred W. Crane, a minor, and Christopher Crane, a minor: In the name of the state of Oregon you are hereby required to appear and answer the compliant filed against you in the above- entitled court and cause, on or before the 12th' day of June, 1908, that bolng six full weeks after the date of the first publica tion of this summons, and if you fall to so appear and answer said com plaint, the plaintiff herein will take Judgment against you for the relief demanded In Its complaint herein, to wit: For Judgment of the above en titled court In the above entitled Citfte,.' appropriating to the plaintiff all of iota two (2), three (3), four (4) and flee (5), of block twelve (12), in Riverside addition to the Town of La Grande, In Union cdunty, jOregon, ifor the purpose of furnishing additional side tracks, switching 1 facilities and "T"'' within the town of La Grande, Oregon; to properly serve the public, In order that the public and different persons traveling or ship ping freight over plaintiffs road may bo accommodated; and publlo Inter est requires the construction of auch side tracks, additional switching fa cilities and repair shops and the pros ecution of said enterprise, and for an assessment" of all the damages that will result to the said defendants, John Eastlack,' Susan Eastlack, Alon zo Crane, Ethel Crane, Alfred W Crane and Christopher Crane, by rea son of the taking an appropriation of said property by the plaintiff, and upon the payment by the plaintiff of the damages assessed and awarded on the trial of the said cause the plaintiff take a Judgment appropriation all of suld property upon which to construct, build, equip, operate and maintain additional side tracks, switching facll- I Itlei and repair shops within the town of La Grande. .' ' ' This summons la published for six consecutive weeks by the order of the Hon. T. H. Crawford, Judge of the above entitled court, made on the 24th day of April. 1908; the date of the first publication thereof being on the 1st day of May, 1908, and the 12th day of June, 1908, la to be the date of the last publication thereof. W. W. COTTON, W. A. P.OBBINS, and COCHRAN A COCHRAN. Attorney! for Plaintiff. CONTEST NOTICE. Department of the Interior, U. S. Land . Office, La Grande, Oregon, .' March 26th, 1908. The United States of America, and Frances Harris, plaintiffs, va. Wll llam H. Patten, defendant A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by Frances Harris, contestant, against Homstead entry No. 10188, made May 18, 1901 (C. C. 8800), for the BE hi Section 8, Township 3, N., Range 40, E. W. M., by Willing h. Patten, contestee, In which It Is alleged that tho said Wil liam H. Patten wholly fnlle'd to com ply with the homestead law .prior to proof; that he failed to maintain res idence prior to proof and has since wholly abandoned said entry, and that 'aid alleged absence from said land was not due to his employment In the army, navy or murine Corfu of thu United States as a prlvato soldier, of ficer, seaman, or marine during the war with Spain or during any other war In which the United States may tie engaged, and said parties are here by notified to appear, respond and of fer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m., on June 3, 1908, before the register and receiver of the Unlted'States land office In La Grande, Oregon. The said contestant having, In a proper affidavit, filed April 29th, 1908. set forth facta which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice cannot be made. It Is hereby ordered and directed that luch notice be given by due and proper publica tion. F. C. BRAMWELL, R. H. LLOTD, " Register. Attorney for Contestant 1A.M. Room mate What Is this card In your hat? Eli room mats Why, thai jtm (hlc) the wine list, but now (hlc) It s my table of contents. The WurM's Rest Climate Is not entirely free from disease, on the high elevations fevera prevail, while on the lower levels malarU' 's encountered to a greater or less ex tent, according to altitude. To over come climate affections, lassitude, malaria, Jaundice, biliousness, fever and ague, and general debility, the most effective remedy Is Electric Bit tars, the great alterative and blood piylflcr; the antidote for every form of bodily weakness, nervousness, and Insomnia. Sold under guarantee at the Newlln Drug Co.'i drug 'store. Price 50c. At Child' Harneee) Shop : A full line of tents, wagon sheets, bed covers and summer robes Just ar rived at Jack Chllds' harness shop on Fir street. - - ' Only the most delicious chocolate Is served at Sllverthorn A Mack's soda fountain, . . D5-27-827 Arrival and Departure of Trains at La Grande. . No. 1, westbound Portland Special, arrlvea 9:25 a. m.l departs, 9:30 a. m. No. 8, eas'tbound passenger, mall and express, arrives at 8:45 . m.; de parts 6:60 a. m. No. I, eastbound Chicago Special, arrives 8:05 p. m.; departs, 1:10 . m. No. t, westbound passenger, mall and express, arrives 9:51 p, m. de parts, 10 p. m. ,,; , Elgin Branch. Regular mixed train, leaves La Grande at 8 o'clock and returns at S o'clock p. mr- The logging train leaves La Grande at 12:30 p. m. and returns at 7:45 p. m. , 3. H. KEENET, Agent La Grande, Oregon. 444444444444444 4 ED 6TRINGHAM, 4 4 AUCTIONEER. 4 4 - Sales cried cn short notice. 4 Satisfaction guaranteed. ' 4 4 No etra charge for distance. 4 4 LA GRANDE ' - - - OREGON 4 4 Route No. 1. 'Phone No. 196x6 4 4444444444 4 ELKS BENEFiT 1 . A. ! ORIGINAL JUBIIEI AUSPICES LA GRANDE LODGE ELKS j Proceeds to Apply AT ELKS HALL THURSDAY JUNE 4 PRICES RESERVED SEATS : GENERAL ADMISSION CHILDREN : t ; Litillllttlttttttt44 KFNTIST. " Dr. W. D. McMillan. Red 851. Painless xtrac'tlon. Expert golO work. Special attenti to children's teeth. La Grande National Bank Building. LOW RATES EAST Will be Made by the O.R.&R This Season as Follows:'. ROUND TRIP , To .'','' , ' lirect Chicago ..,..........".,,.,. 7 St, Louis 7 St. Paul 103.1 Omaha .. ... ; $0.0 Kansas City ..... . . . . . . . . . . . 100.04 .. TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE ..MAT 4, 18 ...,...'- : jcne 5, e, i, 20 ' ' ' JULY 6, 1, 23, 23 ''' AUGUST 6, 7, 21, 32 Good for return In 90 days with stop i ",'?" ntoaaure wUhla "f ' ''"' Mmll:'T"Vr"- DOM FORGET THE DATES For any further Information call os. 3. II. KEENEV, Local Agent, -. Or write to V. WM. 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