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EVENING OBSEHVER, LA GRANDE OREGON, MONDAY, ArGCST 3, 1908.
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A. A.: Roberts spent Sunday In Pen
dleton. .
Dr. O'Connell went to Baker City
this morning on business matters.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Nlbley of Port
lund, are registered at the Foley hotel.
Nels Halverson of Hilgard, trans
acted business In the city this morn
ing. "": :" . ',
A. W. Woods and wife of tThlon, who
spent Sunday In the' city; returned
home thjs morning,
J. Foloy .will leave, probably to
ngfv for Portland, to look after
some business matters.
Doctor Hough Logan of The Dalles
arrived today to visit briefly with his
son, R. W. Logan of this city.
Mips Vandepoel returned Sunday
morning from Portland, where she Is
visiting a-few days while making a
tour of the northwest.
F. H. Green, secretary of the Blue
Mountain Creamery company, today
moved into- the reconstructed Zuber
cottage on Seventh street. f
Mts uenrauu r.J.'.it'V? for Wal
lop canyon today to Join a camping
part of La Grande young folks,
Grande young ladles and men.
Ex-Justice of the Peace John E.
Hough went to Cove today. He Is
suffering with rheumatism and Is try
ing to find a suitable place to rest up
Miss Gladys Romlg, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. J.'.K. Romlg of Baker
City, returned to her home this morn
ins: after visiting with Mrs. C. G. Sta-
ejr. .
Mrs. William Morrison of North
povjder came to La Grande last eve-nfj-fo
attend the funeral this after
noon of her intimate friend, Mrs. C, L.
Payne: . .. '
The Misses Grayce Crockett and
Mabel McDill returned to their homos
In Pendleton, after a two-woeks visit
with the former's sister, Mrs. Otto B.
Dldlon.
A. E. Conley returned this morning
from Portland on business preparatory
to his harvest. He states that prl?es
are strong: that It Is all a question of
ylelajhls Reason. .
JT1 Etta Eubanks of Walla Walla,
Is expected tonight to visit with Mlssi
Bertha Walslnger of the NVK. West
store, and to visit her relatives In the
vicinity of Imbler.. . . ,
Lewis, the socialist, who has been
holding open air meetings on the cor
ner of Depot and Adams, concluded
the series last evening and has gone
to Baker City to conduct similar meet
Ingyj . A party of La Grande people are
planning on a trip to Camp Carson
the last of this week. Those who will
go are J. E. Foley, Jerry Foley, Jr.,
Miss Etta Foley, Eugene Ooode, J. M.
Ferguson and Miss Cahoon.
Miss Anna Murphy, hat trimmer at
the People's store, has gone to Port
land to work In a wholesale milliner
tore to acquaint herself with fall
styles In hats. She will return to La
Grande In time for the fall opening,
.".'f.-nry Rlnchart of Summervllle, was
in the city today en route hume from
North Yakima, where he visited with
his son, Lou Rlnehart, who Is serious
Jy ill, but Improving slowly. Mr. Rlne
hart visited over Sunday In Walla
Walla. , '
W. W. Berry, of Andrews & Berry,
the La Grande tnllo'rs. accompanied by
F. E. Wllhelm, head cutter for , the
f I , was In the city Friday last, re-
tuiilng from a trip to Enterprise,
where they will put In a branch shop
Wallowa Sun. ft
J. M. Keeney of Pendleton Is in the
city on business. , .
E. J. Metzler of North Powder, Is a
La Grande visitor today.
Selgle Coffman of Medical Springs.
Is doing business here today;
Attorney John L. Rand, one of the
leading attorneys of Baker City, Is
here on If gal matters. ' .
A special car containing officials of
the Nevada Northern went through on
No. 8 this morning.
Mr. Fox, of Michigan, a grandson
of Mr. D. W. Kelley, passed through
yesterday morning for Portland, where
he expects to locate.
Karl August Haag of Union, and
Morten Mortenson of Medical Springs,
made timber nd stone proofs at the
land office this afternoon. :
George L. Cleaver and Oei. H. Cur-
rey, Jr., leave In the morning to ptck
out a camping place for several fam
ilies who expect to ake an outing on
the Looking Glass the latter par of
the week. - . ' "
Mrs. Johns, who was injured in a
runaway accident at Meacham a few
days ago, and was brought to this city
for medical treatment, returned to her
home In Pendleton on the . morning
train.
ilK, Cir WoMwr. who has been
attending the Monmouth Normal
school, returned Sunday morning.
Miss Webber taught a very successful
term of school In the Pleasant" Grove
district and has been secured to teach
the coming year.
The large safe of the Pioneer Flour
ing mill' of Island City, was opened
Sunday morning and the contents
were In perfect condition, only the
edges of a few of the books showed
any evidence of the Intense heat that
was all about them. ' , .
Henry Brill, the Fox Hill rancher,
came down this morning with an arm
ful of huckleberries which will be
placed on exhibit at the Exhibit hall
at the depot. Mr. Prill declares the
berries are scarce this year, but the
few that do exist are luclous.
Miss Gertrude Pike, who has been
attending a Seattle business college
Hlneu last March, returned today to
visit her parents, Engineer and Mrs,
Frank Pike. After a visit here of two
weeks, she goes to Portland and Sea
side to spend the rest of her vaca
tion. -
William Hull of La Grande, and
Mrs. Baker of Iowa, who were the
guests of their sister, Mrs. F. J. Proeb
stel and other relatives for a few
days, left Tuesday for the Grande
Ronde. ' It (s over 40 years since Mrs.
Proebstel saw her slBter, Mrs. Baker.
Joseph Herald.
C. A. Vurptllnt Is about to move Into
his First and Main street house. Some
extensive Interior repair and improve
ments will be made, on the building.
George Carpy, head clerk In the land,
office, has formerly lived In-the home.
hut has now moved to the Fischer
house on the hill. In West La Grande.
W. S. Oliver and family were out
driving Sunday on the foothill road
north of town, when Mr. Oliver notic
ed a rattlesnake which he. seized and
killed. Upon returning an hour later
h mote of the former victim was
fondling over the dead body and Mr,
Oliver killed It. One had four rattlers
nnd the other five.
A number of the prominent Butter
creek stockmen and farmers are mak
ing arranKements to bore for artesian
water. It looks as though It could be
enslly secured as there are flowing
w lls on all sides. .It Is the Intention
to form a stock company nnd then
bore about-2000 feet If necessary. n'l
If a flow of water Is secured many
wells will be drilled.
Ralph R. Cronlse, a sophomore at
the University of Oregon, is In La
Grande today.
Manager Gardlnler announces that
the matinee prices for children are'
not effective during the evening per
formances. "
Three representatives of the great
Barnum & Ealley circus are here to
day arranging some of Jhe prelimin
aries prior to the big event 'which
takes place Tuesday, August 11. . ' .
Ellwood J. Tansey of Wuslilr.GtoS,
D. C, is here to report for assign
ment aa clerk In the United States land
office. During the interim of the reg
ular appointment, Mrs. Murll L. Bull
has very satisfactorily filled the posi
tion. ' - '
George Hug, the old-time1 star on
the Oregon university football team,
and since his graduation principal, of
the Eugene high school, was In the
city yesterday on his way to Eugene
from Elgin, where he has been visit
ing his relatives.
The land office Is engaged today In
hearing the contest of Demerell vs.
Jake Nlbler. The contestant alleges
that Mr. Nibler has not compiled with
the homestead law. C. H. Finn Is
looking after the Interest of pemerell
and J, T. Williamson that of Mr. Nlb
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McCRLL'S MRGMUE 2QC. R YEAR
Smut Starts Fires.
The unusual amount of smut preva
lent In the wheat fields pt Umatilla
county and the Walla Walla district,
is responsible for a large number of
disastrous fires this year. ' The Pen
dleton East Oregonlon relates the fol
lowing about the fifth machine to burn
this season:
Another thresher fire, with smut as
the cause, occurred In this county yes
terday when the Peter Embysk sep
arator blew up and burned. The loss
to th owner will be t&00 and the ma
ckine was uninsured.
At the time of the accident the Em
bysk 'outfit was at work on the Fved
Embysk ranch, two miles northeast
of Saxe station.
The separator exploded while under
full speed and the stationary separa
tor was completely destroyed together
with 100 sacks of wheat that had been
threshed.
The wheat was Insured with the
Oregon Fire Relief association, but
there was noJ Insurance on the
thresher.
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FOR STREET WEAR
A very Jaunty costume, showing a
new nine-gored skirt and a very daln
, ty little Jacket of the always popular
. Eton style. The most suitable ma
terials for this costume would be Pan
ama, light-weight suiting , or Linen,
with braid of fancy band trimming.
McCall's
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A VERT LOVELT AFTERNOON COWfl
Having the stylish and graceful 'one
piece effect, although a separate waist
and skirt. Would be charging in gray
messallne and worn over a batiste and
lace guimpe.
SEPTEMBER MAGAZINE AND PATTERNS JUST RECEIVED.
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Golden
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BKST STOnt.
SMAIiLKHT PRICICS.
(hit for an Auto Hike.
Drs. Lynn K. BlakcBlee and R. C.
Swinburne will leave Sunday morning
by auto conveyance for Medical
sirrlngs In Union county.' Today they
will go to La Grande and tomorrow
to-the springs, which are located
about 25 miles east of Baker-and the
same distance from the town of Union.
This" la a famous place of resort and
Is also noted for the curative' proper
ties of Its waters. U is owned by Hon.
Dunham Wright, a polneer of Union
county, but leased by Mr. and Mrs.
Hurry Cook. After sojourning a week
at the springs the two adventuresome
pilgrims will maki the trip to the Wal
iowa lake, returning home about two
weeks hence. Pendleton Tribune.
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Statement of the Condition of tho
FARMERS AND TRADERS NATIONAL BANK
, OF LA GRANDE,
At the CUwo o' Business July 15, 1008,
LIABILITIES.
ASSKTS.
frtme mans 77,-00
Overdrafts, temporary . . .
Bonds, warrants, etc
Banking house and fixtures
Other real estate
J.S4.7S
19.732.39
15,611.00
(.000.00
CASH AND AVAILABLE ASSETS
V. 8. bonds and
premiums . . .$15,676.00
Demand loans 85.35J.70
Cash and due
from banks . V 87,855. 20
per cent re-
demptlon fund 7:0.00 139,633.90
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and
Capital
Surplus
profits ,
Circulation
Dividends unpaid
He discounts
I Ixiwn Social.
The ladles of the Alta society of the
Catholic church will give a lawn so
cl.il In the afternoon and evening of
Tnesday, the 4th, at the home of Mrs.
F. Newlln, at 810 Main avenue. Ice
cream, sherbet, cake and "punch will
be served, much care having been
given to tho matter of refreshments
In order to please the most particular
tnstes. Music will be furnished, the
lawn will be lighted, and in fm-t, no
efforts have been spared to make the
occasion a most enjoyable one for
those who may attend.
hiorth Beach
INVITES
INVIGORATES
INFATUATES
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Miners rntonilKil.
Mahoney City, Pa., Aug. 8 Twenty
miners are entombed In a shnft of the
Knickerbocker mine ns a result of nn
explosion of gas. Their futo Is not
known. Rescuers are busily engaged
Btock I 40,000.00 1 trying to release the imprisoned men,
undivided
.... 8,713.45
15,000.00
l.'OO.OO
4.500.00
Dcpwlts and due to banks. 179,076.57
T"tal
Total 262.l0.oa
u. !,; .murt- Wo arc eireful with any business sn
. . WJ u". Ed our "rKni.rv.Nm m thi past is our best gu
rnt 0 I ' for h.Ufo S NOT THE LATEST, but let u cenvne. you
tht WE ARE THE BfcST bank to do bu,.ne3. with
The Farmers and Traders .National Bank
Tnwium-'ii fall for City Warrants.
Notice Is hereby given that tjh'-rr are
now funds on hand to psy all out
standing warrants Isnued on General
Fund of the La Grande city, up to and
Including No. 6751, endorsed March
18, 1907.
? Interest on all warrants on general
fund from No. 6044 to No. 6751. In
clusive, ceiuw s from this date.
There are also funds In the treas-
i ury to poy all warrant Insiied finnlnst
.$i2, 100.02 wtr fund of La Gr.in.le City, up to
nnd .Including No. 7511, endorsed
March It, 1908. lnterfst on all war
rants on water fund from No. 7391 to
No. 7511, Inclusive, ceases from dnte
of this call. La Grande. Ore.. August
2, i30. '
J. K. WRIGHT,
Nature's lavish hand endowed
orth Beach with every attraction
is a place of rest, rcju nation and
recreation.
North Beach is a stretch of
beautiful woodland dropping gent
ly into the "Pacific," and skirted
by 20 miles of smooth, sandy beach
delightful for bathing.
HUT A TICKET OVER
The 0. R. 8. N.
TAKING THE STEAMER
"T. J. POTTER"
I Mm n tli River from PortVnd.
Mingle with the ar?-free tl.ruft,
whilst sweet nalare rebuilds worn
tissues and renews life, energy and
vitality.
Tho round trip season ruto from
l GUAM)!'. Is
$16.15
"Outings In Oregon" contains the
story ot "North Rem h," Including
h'ptels, rates, etc. Ak J. II. Kee
ney, local agent, La Grande, Ore.
'Or Write
W'M. MeMlllltAV,,
General Passenger Agent,
PORTLAND, OREGON.
Grande Ronde Lumbe r Co.
PERRY, OREGON
CAN FURNISH LUMBER OP ALL KINDS
IN CAR LOAD LOTS
Tor 16 inch Chain Wood Delivered at your Home,
Call up V. E. BEAN, La Grande. Phone, Red 1741
Tho Safest Regulator
tor Children
Children require the very gentlest
and safest bowel regulator you can
give them. Violent purgatives are
likely to do more harm than good.
And moreover, they cause unnecessary
suffering from griping and naur.ca.
I'limi-al Tills AftiTnoon.
The funeral of Mrs. C. L. Payne,
who died Sunday, August 2, 1D0S, wife
of Engineer Payne, took place this
aft'-rnoon from the famllhonie, Ilev.
C. K. Deal, past'ir of the Methodist
church, officiating. The Interment
being In the Masonic cemetery. There
were many friends In attendance, in
cluding n number f the rsllroad mn
and their families. Jlr. Payne, the
bereaved husband, has the eympnfhy
City Treasurer, of a very large circle of friends.
arc undoubted y the bov;i i-nt't'tK inc for
children ever !iscov?rcl. Tlvy ar? ! t Na
ture to ror.cw her functions c iW.V cnJ
naturally t!-.:'t tbeYc i. no u-.Vnratr.crs
whatever. They cure cnstipati'in wi'Jiout
griping or nausea, and afford immediate and
lasting relief.
Rcxall Orderlies are pleasant tasting,
vanilla flavored tablets, and children take
them as eagerly as they would candy.
Lara Bos (30 Ublste), ZSo.
Small Box (12 tablets), 10c.
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ever insJe. II
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