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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (July 16, 1908)
tCTGnT PAGES. EVENTNG OBSERVER, LA GRANDE OREGON', TRTRSDAT, JTXT 16, 1008. PAGE FIVE. LOCAL ITEMS. :s4 ssv Mayor M. J. Duf fey of Cove, wu 'a Visitor In La Grande, last evening. ' Mis Vera Wells left this morning lor Meacham tor an outing. S. O. Swackhammer of Union, is transacting business here today. . Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Ma pes of Elgin, arrived last evening to transact busi ness here. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rush left today for the mountains to spend a week in Canu life. fluLiias Lavelle Florence of Pendleton,' Urvlsltlng with Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Roberts. Proprietor Brown, of the Centen nial hotel at Union, was a business visitor here last evening. ' Attorney L. Denbam of Elgin, cam in lost evening to look after business matters here. Miss Bessie Weaver of Rockford, 111., is expected to arrive this evening to visit her sister, Mrs. L. A. Livings ton. . Ed var. Marvin, sheriff of Wallowa coity, was registered at the Foley last night, en route to Enterprise af ter a trip to Walla Walla. Mrs. F. C. Hartshorn' of Clarion, Iowa, ia staying at the Sommer hotel while Mr. Hartshorn la in Wallowa county looking for a location. O. R. & N. Agent J. H. Keeney was the friend of all railroad employes to day. He dealt out tho monthly pay checks this morning. - L. C. Emith, the garage man, left this morning for North Powder to pend the day. He expected to return on If-he evening train. Tin. George Palmer and daughter, Mrs. Guy Byrklt, left on last night's train for Newport, where they will en Joy the' pleasure of watching the wa ters of the Pacific. Charles W. Noyes and his father-in-law, David Haws, leaves on the evening train for Tillamook, on the coast. They may be away for several weeks. I George W. - Taber, the Portland dr'Jlfclst who has been visiting rcla tlvjij and friends In the valley for the ' past week, returned home last night. Mrs. fabler will remain a few days longer with her parents in Cove. Karl A. Bronson and family passed through La Grande today en route to Wallowa, .where he will accept a po-' xlllon as Instructor in' the school of i that place.' They come from Hasting, i Neb.. Jflss Nellie Le-nons of Taromn, who hftgY ben vIMtlnpr Mr. mid Mrs. Klrt ley, left this morntn? to (spend a few days with friend at Fayette, Idaho. She will stop over at La Grande be fore returning home. Mr. and Mrs. A. Klooetre, who were former residents of this cty, but for the part three ears have lived at Portlnnd, returned this morning and went on to Elgin, where they will live. . Mrs. Kloostre'a health has great ly Improved. . .Lytton Ivanhoe htis accepted a po ttun n stenographer for Trainmas ter J. Tl. MHthHMii. ti fill the vacancy caused by the r' ulu itlon of 11. M. Bay. Mr. Ivnnhoe's former poxlllnn In the division fnretiMn's office will be filled after August 1 by W. L. Damon. A. Campbell, brftlier of tho well known pioneer, W. B. Campbell of this vicinity, who ha been here slnee Saturday, accompanied by his son Robert,,, left for Portland and Seattle yesterday. This Is their first visit to the coast and they were delighted with beautiful Grande Ronde. G. W. Donnelly Is preparing to leave in a few days for Caldwell, Idaho. T. J. Hilts Is here from Nevada, vis iting his brother, J. M. Hilts for a few days. . D. Beaton of the east', who has been looking over the valley for the past week, has returned to meet his family. He will make this valley his home. C. M. Humphrey, deputy assessor, has partially recovered from his recent Illness, and was out for a! walk this afternoon. Mr. Humphrey says that he yet feels pretty pale, 'and that he Is tired of a buttermilk diet George Stoddard has returned from California, where he has been the past two weeks looking after the erection of a new sawmill which is In the course of construction. Mr. Stoddard says that everything Is very dry-in California this season, and that he did not tee any evidence of rain until he reached this valley, and was glad to see things looking so nice and green. Fruit More Plentiful. ThC " - " l V4A(Mn these days because fruit for canning la obtainable at prices that are -within . the reach of most Although strawberries are nearly gone, other small fruits are taking their place. Cherries are coming la freely, and are selling at from 20 cents to 25 cents per gallon, according to quality and variety. Raspberries are cheaper than a few days ago, and are now bringing from $2.26 to $2. SO per crate. Some blackberries and loganberries are In the market Apricots have been on sale for some time, but they are not of the best quality and have not found much favor. Green apples are find ing a ready sale in small quantities. A Hobo at the Pastime. "The Wandering Hobo" will be, at the Pastime tonight and all the rest of the week. His adventures and troubles are at once funny and pa thetic. He will divide his "mulligan" freely with you. The remainder of this film, the last one. Is devoted to "The Bogey Man's Cave." The other two films are long and with the won ders of the "Bewildering Cabinet" you will be highly amused. The pictures of the" lighthouse keeper in a rough sea will cause you to hold your breath In suspense a good many times. There arektwo excellent songs, and the banjo Is as good as ever. "When the Frost Is on the Pumpkin." Go to Sherwood's tonight and hear Mr. Ferrln sing "When the Frost is on the Pumpkin" and "It Might Have Been." See the little chimney sweep and hear tho "Blind Woman's Story." You will probably cry, and you will be given a big opportunity to laugh. The animated doll will please the little folks. Take them. Mr. Bruce's per formance on the piano Is worth a good deal more than the price of admission. Victor Over Fltim". Santa Barbara, July 16. After 80 hours of bottling with the flames that consumed tlioiianils of barn-Is of oil yesterday, the flre-flphters have gHlned control. In all, four great tanks were destroyed. .31 WAXTHD Man and wife want to go out on ranch to work. Man will go alone. Inquire 170 Fifth 8t. 7-23 BANKING SERVICE Banks are becoming more and mere the custodians of the funds of the people, of .both large and small means. This is due to a wider appreciation of the value of banking service as its usefulness is extended and its methods better known. In the case of The Farmers and Traders National Bank THE BEST service is assured. Its officers aim ip every way to protect the interests of its patrons.making use of every means of precaution. Its up-to-date system of accuracy promptness and the same careful attention to' large or small depositors. If you have any banking business to transact, come to our bank. The Farnfers and Traders . ; National Bank of La Grande SOCIETY. Merry Widow Party a Success. The Merry Widow party ai the F. E. Holm residence last evening was largely attended and declared a com plete success. The gentlemen guests were, forced to. manufacture , Merry Widow hats and In other ways dis play their tastes along lines "Merry Widow." The whole affair was a huge success. ' ';" Many Attend Social., ' The Methodist Ice cream social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Os baurne yesterday afternoon and last evening was well attended despite the showers and disagreeable weather In general. The full supply of cake and Ice cream was disposed of. PROGRAMS BEST YET Friday Saturday 3 SPECIAL SALE DAYS 5 it it n it u it it it it it it it Thursday EVERY PAY NECESSITIES AT GREATLY REDUCED AND BARGAIN" PRICES' FOR THE Now then, you must attend each of the electric shows at least once dur ing the remainder of this week. Both programs are exceptionally good, and besides that, you will be adding to the lighting fund. And that's a worthy cause. It will be mlghtiy nice when you come down town in the evenings to see our principal business blocks Il luminated by hundreds of lights. Look here. Baker City, Just about the time we began to talk about the Illumina tion of our streets, concluded that the amount she had been spending In the same way had not been returned in value. So she cut out the Incandes cent. They were put back again af ter a very few days. That shows what the value of Illumination Is. Go to the electric shows. Help along. SHERIFF AND PRISONER HERE. Dan Chirk Going Back to Wallow n County to Face Serious Charge. Accused of stabbing a man In Wal lowa county last New Year's day, Pan Clark was taken back to Enterprise this morning. The Wallowa county sheriff arrived here last night from Walla Walla, where; he got his hands on Clark with requisition papers, and turned him over to local authorities for the night. This morning Clark and the sheriff continued their journey. it it it it it it ll it it it it it it it it n it it it it it rX'nwT Prearca for Rankers. Denver, Col., July With the democratic convention ' now but a memory, the Denver commercial bod ies are not resting on their laurels, but are preparing to properly enter tain several other big convention which will meet In the "Mile High' city. Mont important of these will be the gathering of the American Bank ers' association, which will commence on Monday, September 2?. An .un precedented attendance of Ihi nation's financiers Is expected and they will be entertained In a manner that will make every banker present remem- her Denver an the'bnmo and head quarters of real hospitality. Rich Lady Attempt Suicide. Pasadena, Col., July It. The con dltlon of Mrs. Edith Mary Teagle, wife of Walter Teagle, tho Standard on millionaire, and a resident of CUIand. who shot herself through the head Wednesday In a fit of despon dency. Is um hanged today. She may recover. The bullet pawed througli the right temple, penetrated the brain and came out on the left sldu of the head, Mrs. Tengle Is 20 years old. She becofiie despondent on account of poor health. The nurse found her lying across her bed. Her husband In Europe. A Grand Family Medicine. "It gives me pleasure speak a good word for Electric Bitters," writes Mr. Frank Conlan of No. 43t Houston St, N. Y. "It's a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver complications; It cannot be too highly recommended.' while for lame back and weak kidneys Electric Bitters regulate the digestive functions, purify the blood, and imparl renewed vigor and vitality to the weak and debilitated of both sexes. Sold under guarantee at Newlla's drug store. lUrth Uncord. Born, yesterday, to Mr. and Mrs. C C. Welch at their home near Im- bier, a son. 3 Days Endng Saf., Jy 18 Men's Summer Knlte. Underwear, com-, . All Ladles', Child's and Men's Sum- , plete assortment 60c to 75c values; ' mer Hata HALF PRICE, Including fZf , fcf Crt0 ladles' and children's trimmed, Leg- tjfto U. fine balbrlggans, fancy and plain knit, IA JU 0 horn and Sailors, all ONE-HAf.F reg- fj complete line of colors ulnr price. Ladies' Muslin Underwear Spls. in Bargain Basement Neatly and well made, lace or em- 1 Good grade denims, well made, all broidery trimmed, good value at 65c OvtTZllS lle"' to clo,e out' 48o AlB0 ,ln8 of PMtS 47C to out the lot we have M, heavier weigh U at ........... . 8o "'",1U toC Complete line of the beet Work. ' reduced them to this exceptionally : Shirts k low price: $1.60 to tl. 85 values. . ,87c 1 11 11 , ' 1 111 ' 111 Johnson Bros., seml-porcclaln ware; ;:: Ml '8o and 850 VttUie eSc Dkhti a Pest goods on .the market; nice Corns $1.00 to 11.15 values 21.40 to $1.65 values, $1.85 to $2.25 values 20c to 25o regular goods . Corset- S0c to 45o numbers ...... . CoVCrS 50c t0 ,5 numbers ' 75o to 85c numbers All numbers at 11.20 to $1.1 SkiftS during this three-days apecla $1.50 to 11.75 at ........ . ...$1.SS Now la the time of Muslin Ware; the; at the above prices. H-inch Pathfinder Lawn Mower, regular $5.00 machine $3.75 18-Inch Electric Lawn Mower, regular $7.60 machine ..... .$5.00 lS-lnch Guilt Edge Lawn Mower, regular $7.50 machine .$5.50 20-Inch Achilles Lawn Mower, regular $10.00 machine $7.1.1 ... i'. 78c ;' ....... $l.lt I lTnart jfarrrBttc i f- to la In a supply I vwill go qnletly I white patterns; set of l pieces . e ti ti ti e 1 i e e ti ti ti ti ti e ti ti ti ti tl Decorated SALAD BOWLS, revular hna 60c goods . . .' $5o Berry Bowls . . 75o Water Bottles .', .SSo .28o .SftO 20 pairs Women's canvas Oxfords, ; $1.75 values . .o 40 pairs misses' canvas Oxfords, ' $1.25 values ................. .60 B0 pairs children's Shoes, samples, , site 6 to $, $1.00 values eoc e Refrigerators e i ti ti ti ti ti ti Large line of sample and odd ends : In Shoes to cluae out at grmtly rn dttcod prkea. $5 to 60 pet cent BE- LOW FORMER PRICE. e e e e e , l : ...... . ,, e $18.00 values; measures high, wide, 'long $13.85 $21.00 values; measures high, wide, long j... $10.90 Tlioo Rcfrigcratortl are of- Ktamlunl make and will be found to be a good as any on the market. J 4 e 4-e ;:' it t Common Screen Doors, size $-$ and 2-8, well made; regular $1.60 values $1.00 Fancy Screen Doors, size 2-6, heavy and. well braced; regular $2.15 . values ,' .$1,63 Fancy Screen Doors, size 2-6, heavy : and well braced, $2.25 values $1.68 Fancy Screen Doors, size 2-8, heavy and well made, $2.50 values $1,73 All 13c numbers, c; all 15c grades, 12c; all 18c grades, 14c; all 2Cc grades 18c; cut In 25 and 50-foot lengths, with couplings. All garden tools great ly Reduced In Price. DOXT FAIL TO AVAIL YOVRSELP OF THE OPPORTUNITIES OF THIS 3 DAYS SPECIAL SALE it Rubber Hose ti n e ti It BEST STOCK j. m e4e4'etet4'e4-e4e4pee4.e4'e44ee4ee4e4-s4ee444et4Te4'ee4TS4'4e''t e ' Th Golden ET B SMALLEST PRICES it LADD (AlirOII SAWMILL IN CANYON BEING KK-KOVH'I'ED AGAIN. FurmiTs In I.nill Canyon Illtrlct Suf fer But Mtllo an Ri miU of Rnlnrull on Mown Hay Mill to He Running Soon. ers. A few of our cltlitens were In attendance. Frud N. Fox, who one tauKht school here, was out from La Grands and helped our team out In the game. Ladd Canyon, July 15, (Special.) -Ml Ellen Stevens, a former resi dent of Ladd Canyon, but now of La Gronde, will return home today after a vlxlt with friends. L. II.' Runsell of La Grande, mnW a regular drive to Lndd Canyon In the Interest of the sawmill. Mr. Russell snys that they are fitting the mill with new machinery and then will begin the summer's run. Steve Golden of La Grande, spent Sunday with Frank Counsell. He says that he has to come back to old Ladd Canyon once In a while, as It Is O. K. Many farmers who were either stacking their hay or had It mowed down were delayed a few days on ac count of the rains, although It did no serious damage. The Ladd Canyon baseball team only played one game with the South us Orande team Sunday, which was played at Hot Lake In the forenoon. This Is once our team got best, the mnrm r it I tin v Tl .. .,., ... ' " " - ""' "" our team beaten? We had good play- Munincrt lllc Items. Rons Carder tiled Tuesday morning. Tb funeral services were held ut tho home at 2 p. m. Wednesday. J. H. ltlnehnrt will make a bnrlness tilp to I'o tin nil this week. Mlas Lulu Huron Mill return to her en'ern home soon We are sorry to have her leave. Mr, Smith, of tho S. & M. company of j:ii;lh, was In town yesterday. Fatmers were well pleaded over the rain, but would bo glad of more. Rev. V.nyU will likely preach at the First Presbytcilan church Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. The lecture In town Tuesday nlilit was well attended. Mr. Ilullrjr Improving, The many friends of Mrs. Edward L. Halley, will b pleased to learn thut she Is dully Improving. DENTIHT. Dr. W. D. McMillan. Red $11. Pair less rtractlon. Expert f olj work. Special attention to children's teeth La Grande National Bank Building. CVsMt Hcorra. Results of yesterday's Coast games Portland,, 7; Los Angeles, 1. Ban Francisco, $; Oakland, I. "vThat Alls YouT Do you feel Weak, tired, desp irt; bavo frequent heiidaclim, coated tii'iit'io, bitter or litid taio III moriilngM-i'iit-linrn," I liiilnit of gun, add rli In tliroat uf.rr -alitig. dtoinaiit f..;jr nr Inrn, foul breath, dlwy hkIIs, ;-.kh- ir Vir'.'Vle nt't:te, tiitUW at tlli:,-J ;,uJ I: iriii'il uiot'iin? If jotc ve any ccnu'derabte nt'Tlvr pf thev'iUiverwMoms you are n,;f :rr! from VIIotiiiivj.V(ld liver wH'i li ui- LttooiL ..t. o I' :. t "i;r.il i,rini lini H i ;. m i j - ellicinit liver Invigorsior. Etomacli tc:ilc. bowel reyuliitor and nerve ilrer :icr. Tlin "(Jolrlen MHirp.l lleovet y " U n .it a patent niwk ltio or secret no. tnifn. a full llt of 1t Ir'"tt'nt telm: u- ei on lu tmttlifwrjpiH'r and ttaxt A t.' Jit falti. 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