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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 21, 1908)
t "". v'f"ii lywiwi i.wwp oRfwy, prttht. ror5T Sf, 1tO. PAGBFIT3. "al r-l - .'.: ' LOCAL ITEMS. John Reeve of Union, came over this morning .on the train. Assessor II. A. Hug ent to Elgin this morning on business connected with his office. Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Qulgley of Bro naugh. Mo., arrived this morning to visit R. W. Taylor of Alleel. .Attorney Denham, who has been In the city on legal business, returned to his Elgin home this morning. Ben Grandy. left this morning for Elgin, where he will take a carload of watermelons to Wallowa points. , F. L. Meyers, Dr. C. T. Bacon and Adolph Ncwlln returned last evening from their outing on Wallowa river. , Thomas W, Ayers, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. A. A. Roberts, returned to Pendleton this morning. A. B. Huelat, who has been In .Wal lowa county for the past two months', Is expected to return home this eve ning. D. H. Stewart will Join the excursion 111U VVOllilig ivl lu Ka ua atuj n probably visit Seattle before return ing. Attorney D. Boyd, of Enterprise, who has been transacting business In La Grande, returned home this morn l"K. , Mrs. Wolf, county superintendent' of the W. C. T. U., left this morning for Elgin in the Interest of her official position. The lS-mnnths-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gelbel Is quite 111, and has given no sign v of Improvement the last two days. , - Mrs. William Alllnson and "Mrs. Fred Kiddle, left this morning by auto for Summervllle, where they will spend the day with Mrs. H. C. Rlne hart. Harry Walters, the Island City ath lete, returned this morning from east ern Washington, where he has been taking on brawn and muscle in the harvest fields. Mr. and Mrs. 8. C. Williams will lfave this evening on the excursion fyr the beach. . They will also visit T. L. Williams and wife at Salem before returning. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Rlnehart arrived last evening from Elgin and went to Walla Walla this morning. Mr. Klne hart la planning on a hunting expedi tion into northern Washington before he returns. A carload of Jersey cows, en route to the Wlllami'Ue' valley, passed tfrough- this week. The dairy busi ness in this state Ik outgrowing the natural Increase for dairy stock. Sev eral hundred head are being Imported each year. Fire Chief Joseph Jones returned today from a trip through Washington and a visit to Portland. He attended the grand lodge of Eagles and visited his daughter at Seattle. He returned by way of Portland, to spend a few day with his ton there, i Mra. Fred Boch, who recently re turned from the City of Mexico, ar rived In the city this morning to be the guest of Mrs. T. N. Murphy. Mrs. Boch made her home In this city sev eral years ago, where her husband was In the meat market business, Elmer and Earl Devore, two old time friends of H. H. Thomas, who have been looking over this valley with a view of locating, returned to tV lr home at Rock Valley, Iowa, this morning. They were so well pleased with conditions -here that they expect to return and purchase farming land tn the valley. Jame H.; Rlnehart returned this morning from Portland, whsrs hs has been for the past five weeks, and went on out to hla home In Summervllle. He reports that his brother, Lou, of Tak Ima, who has been very sick for sev eral weeks, has recovered to the ex- Ttt that he It now in Seattle. Contractor J. L. Bitter returned to Elgin thlt morning, where ha ha the contract for building Elgin's ' new school house. He expetca to hare It completed by the tint of tha mostfk, to It will be ready for school by Sep tember IS. It may necessary to postpone the opening day until Octo ber 1. Among those who are planning on going to the beach with the excursion tfnlght are Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boh nnkamp and son Lyman, Mr. and Mra. Will French, Mr. and Mra. C D. Ooodnough, Mra. Barrle and ton, Mr. and Mrs. Van Buren, 3im Carter, Wn. Leavitt. Mr. and Mrtk. Beckley, Mrs. fteemann, C. O. Ramsey, Dr. Mc Millan, George O'Conner. I F. Maa ae, Mlsa France Maseee, Dr. and Mrs. Monk of Summervllle, . George Abegg. Mr. and Mrs, J. W. Whit and daughter,. Mine Mte. Mr. and Mrs. 8. TfS. Haworth. Mr. and Mra. C M. Ri cher, Turner Oliver and Fred Halstra. ilr. and Mrs. J. M. Berry were Cove visitors today. Mrs. M. Fanning of Pendleton, ar rived In the city last evening to visit her nelce, Mrs. Adolph Kewlln, Mist Ruby Dial of Spokane, who has been the guest of Mrs. Wlllfam Anson the past two months, left this morning for her home. , Terry Tuttle of Elgin drove Into La Grande this morning with Carl Hall garth, Who went on to WaltBburg with Sheriff Chllders. Dr. -and Mrs. S. W. Seemann will leave this evening for Long Beach and will be absent a couple of weeks. Therefore, ther will .be no preach ing services' at the Presbyterian church the next two Sundays. , SOCIETY. . " ' t Pretty Home Wedding. " I Though attended by but a few friends and only Intimate relative", the Hutchlnson-McKennon wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L, Da ci T"!rrt --" mi, a pretty and unique affair. With Rev. S. W. Seemann officiating, and with out escorts, the popular young people were united In wedlock. The bride departed from the conventional by wearing a very pretty fashionable traveling suit of attractive blue. Fol lowing the ceremony an Informal re ceptron was held. Light refreshments were served In the meanwhile. The Damon home was moBt artistically ar rayed with sweet peas and hearts. Bert M. Hutchinson came to La Grande about a year ago from Wis consin and during his stay here,, while employed with the Amalgamated Su gar company, formed many warm friends. The bride la the daughter of Mrs. J. Halley, who lives near La Grande, and has a host of friends tn her list, of acquaintances. The Ob server la only one of the many who extend congratulations to the popular couple. Mr. and Mr. Hutchinson de parted last evening for . Waltsburg, where they will be at home at once. DENTIST. Dr. W. D. McMillan. Red 851. Finest 'traction. Xxiatt " Specia- attention .- a :-Hnir ... -t.fc BulM:r At Urn SctiiIo. Tonight's chBnge "t program will be of special Interest as It contains a pleasing bill of the heavy dramatic and comedy. The feature film Is the "Tragedy In Japan." Thia Is a highly colored film, showing the costumes and customs of the little brown peo ple. The other number are entertain ing and the scenic slides are Instruct ive ae well at entertaining. Central Chnrrb of Christ. Bible school, 9:45 a. m., O. C. Flesh man, superintendent; prayer and praise, 10:15 a. m.; the Lord's supper, 11 a. m.; sermon, "Let Tour Light Shine," 11:20 a. m.; T. P. 8. C. E. In auditorium and Junior C. E. In base ment, 7 p. m.; preaching service, S; subject, "Some Evils of Denomina tionally." Mis McReynolds will sing "Face to Face" during the morn ing service, and may also ting In the evening. Special attention la called to the evening sen-Ice. Tou will hear something to think about. Rev. O. II. King, pastor. Identity by Dreams. San Bernardino, Aug. 21. At a re sult of three dreamt, effort are being made by Mrs. Edith Williams to Iden tify the man who wa killed by a train near Vlctorvllle two weekt ago, at a brother-in-law. She said her husband, who Is an Invalid, dreamed three nlghtt In succession of hit brother be ing killed. She figured that the broth er wat In the vicinity of Vlctorville at the time of the wreck. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of tha Interior, U. 8. Land Office at La Grande, Ore June tO, 1908. Notice It hereby given that MART RUMELHART, of La Grande, Union county, Oregon, who. on June IS, 1998. made timber and stone sworn statement No. 1071, for EH NW14, Sec 12. To. $ B., R. 87 E. W. M.. ha filed notice of Inten tion to make final timber and atone proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the register and receiver, at La Grande, Oregon, on the Hth day of September, 1101. Claimant name a wltnen: Hen ry H. Brill, Lewis H. Rumelhart, Clara A. Stoaer. Isaac C Holmee, at) of La Grande, Oregon. F. C. BRA MW ELI Register. 71 9-9-11 BOOK REVIEW, 4 ; Ever on the lookout for features that will. Interest t our readers and prove of value to them, The Observer, at the beginning of the season that might well be called the reading sea son, will Inaugurate a new depart ment. In this department, from time to time, will appear reviews of the leading magazines as they appear from month to month, and of the new books, of which we are promised many for the fall and winter" months. These article will be written by Walter Fer guson, and the first will be dovoted to the leading Septemtr. magazines. Ladles' Hot no Journal. In fiction the September number is especially bright. A new story ro mance of theatrical life is begun. Tnt writer is Louise Closser Hale, and the story Is Illustrated by James Mont gomery Flagg. Dr. Lyman Abbott tell os what "money is really good for," and John Corbin, who has been Investigating for the Journal, haa an article on' "What 'We' Have Found Out About Telepathy." The last In stallment of the "Mother and Child" pictures appear, and one page Is de voted to pictures of the American girl, by C. Allen Gilbert.' MuiiHcy's. Besides the usual serial and short stories, Munsey's for September con tains several special articles, among which that by Allen D. Gilbert, "If Taft Is Elected to " the Presidency," will probably be the most widely read. Many will be Interested In Uie account of the home life of the czarina, given In the article by Theodore Schwarx. Morris Bacheller writes entertaining ly of Andrew Carnegie, the Laird of Skibo pronounced 6kee-bo. All the special artlclea are Illustrated. There are 10 short stories, most of them very good. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Office at La Grande, Ore., August 10, 1108. Notice Is hereby given that MINNIE B. PIERCE, of La Grande, Oregon, who, on July 29, 1908, made timber land entry No. 0602, for PE NEI4, EH BE, sec tion 1, and NEK of NE14 section 12. township 4 south, range 87, E. W. M., haa filed notice of Intention to make final timber proof, to establish claim to the land above described, Defore the register and receiver of the U. S. land office at La Grande, Ore., on the 27th day of October, 1908. Claimant ' names aa witnesses: George A. Pierce, of La Grande, Ore.; Peter Hogenten, of Perry, Ore.; Charlea Farrier, of Perry, Ore.; Frank Gabhart, of La Grande, Ore. F. C. BRAMWELL, Register. wAugltOct23 NOTICE FOR FURCATION. Department of the Interior, n. & Land Office at La Grande, Or, June 8, 1908, Notice Is hereby given that GEORGE M. THOMPSON, of Adams, Oregon, who, on May 28th, 1908, made timber and stone sworn statement No. (0, for BH SE14 and NEK SE4 and 6EH NEK, section It. township I south, range 84 east, Willamette meridian, haa filed notice of Intention to make final proof to es tablish his claim to the land above described, before Jehn Halley, Jr., U. 8. commissioner, at Pendleton, Ore gon, on the 22d day of' August, 1908. Claimant names as witnesses: Win field 8. Burnett, of Btarkey, Ore.; Thomas M. Keller, of Pendleton, Ore.; Frank Donaldson, of Meacham, Ore.; Frank Ironsplker, of Pendleton, Ore.; F. C. BRAMWELL, Register. 1-12-8-21 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, V. 8. Land Office at La Grande, Ore., August 10, 1908. Notice Is hereby given that PETER J. LILLY, of La Grande, Union county, Oregon, who, on January IS, 1901, made tim ber land entry No. 0862, for 8 BE K, NWK 8E14 and NEK SWK, sec tion 19, township 4 south, rang IS, E. W. M., hat filed notice of Intention to make final timber proof, to estab lish claim to tha land above described. before the register and receiver of the U. 8. land office at La Grande, Ore gon, on the 29th day of October, 1908. Claimant name as wltneaeea: Vol ney J. Dawson, of Portland, Or.; John T. Williamson, of La Grande, Or.; Charles L Smith, of La Grande, Ore.; David E. Cook, of La Grande, Ore. F. C BRAMWELL, Register. wAugMOctll it H p it it ) m n I 5 4'i-o-4A4Vi--'ete4e.4.e4.ii.ev-i'C'i-4-4-c4o-4 1 . Why be tortured with heat when yoa can buy hammocks ' at your own price ... We have a few left that we are going to sell for less than you would suggest A Good heavy Duck . Hunting ; coat, with corded collar and game pocket, ............. .$2.00 Hunting Vests made of the same material, place for "2 shells. .81.50 12-gauge single barrel Shotguns 86.00 16-gauge double barrel ShotgunsO.SO 12-gaugo double barrel Shotgun 10.75 .22 Marlln Repeater Rlgle ....$10.50 .22 Special Winchester Repeater - Rifles $12.00 Single Shot .22 Rifles, .$3.65 10 $7.00 A good heavy duck hunting coat with corded collar and game pockets $2.00 Hunting vests made of the same mater ial, place for "72 shells $1.50 A fancy, red and white, well-made . Hammock for children, special, ,68c A good, strong woven Hammock that will last two seasons, spe cial , $.28 A good grade, long fringe, and a beauty; regular 82.60; spbrlil $1.98 A lage, heavily woven Hammock, regular 82.75; special ....... .$2.23 And a regular 83.00 Hammock; spe cial $2.68 Our prices cannot be excelled irf builders hardware carpenter's tools and shelf goods. We carry the GILT EDGE line and every article is guaranteed. THE BMGMN BiSEMFAT THURSDAY FRIDAY AtlD SATURDAY Our specials this week are exceptionally good. The articles are seasonable aad iust what is needed in every home. The best material is used in making these goods and the prices should tempt you to buy. They are marked down not because they are damaged but to make our weekly specials a saving to everybody Costal White Soap, 6 bar . ...r.25o Elka White Soap, 8 bar 25c Silk Soap, 7 bar 25c Toilet Soapt, special, per bar ... .80 U. 8. Spring Clothespins, special 4 dozen 25c Common Clothespins, special, per dozen , lc Rolling Pint, special, each 18c Toasting .Wires, special, each . . 12 o Brooms, special ....23c 10 per cent Discount on All Dishes and Glassware In the Bargain Basement No. 1 galvanized Tuba, special. . . .60c No. 1 galvanized Tubs, special .... T9c No. 8 galvanized Tuba, special ,.,.8Bc 8-qt galvanized Buckets, special.. I Be 10-qt galvanized Bucket, special 18c 12-qt galvanized Bucket, special 33o 14-qt galvanized Bucketa, special 25o Galvanized Slop Pallt, special ...416c Tin Slop Pall, ipeclal 0 10-qt J. C. tin Slop Pall .I. A. B. Naptha Soap, 6 bar.. 25 .: it it ! I ! ! i t I it t ! I The it l BEST 6TOCK. ee4.e4-f 4 4.TTeTe-eeee4e4 Golden Rule Co! T SMALLEST PHirnt xiotlce. Notice Is hereby given, that pursu ant to an act of the legislative assem bly of the state of Oregon, approved February 25, 1889, the following county warrant wflich were Issued more thanseven year prior to the first day of July, 1908, but have not been paid, will be paid by the county treasurer of Union county, Oregon, If presented for payment within 40 days from July 1, 1908, and If aald war rants or any of them, are not pre sented for payment within 60 days from July 1, 1908, they will be can celled by the eounty court of aald county and payment of the tame will be thereafter refuted: nasi HH, No. 1929, City of Union, $4.18. Class II, No. 1165, Ambrose Wright, 81.50. Class II, No. 1480, A. Wright. $7.10. Class II, No. 1789, Steve Correy, 12.20. Oast JJ, No. 141, O. C. Horton. 27. Class JJ, No. 947, J. E. Moore, 91.20. Class J J. No. 1714, Union Etectrlo Light Co., 225. Witness my hand and teal of said county court thlt 27th day of June, A. D. 1908. (SEAL) J. B. OILIIAM, County Clerk. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, . U. 8. Land Office at La Grande, Or. June 20, 1908. Notice I hereby given that HARRT J. HOCKENBERRT. of La Grand. Union county, Oregon, who, on June 25th, 1906, mad tim ber and ton (worn statement No. 4071, for SEK, Sec. 16, Tp. 8 8., R. 16 E. W. M., ha filed notice of Inten tion to make final timber and tton proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the register and receiver at La Grand, Oregon, on th 21st day of September, 190$. Claimant names aa witness: Johf T. Williamson, Adna B. Roger, Oscar R. Coolidge, .Vincent R. Reeves, all of La Grands, Ortgon. F. C. BRAMWELL, Register. 7-10-9-1$ Statement of the Condition of the FARMERS AND TRADERS NATIONAL BANK OF LA GRANDE,' At the Close of Buila July 15, isng. ASSETS. ' Tims, loans $ 77,844.00 Overdrafts, temporary ... . 8,844.78 Bond, warrants, etc .... 19,788.89 Banking house and fixtures 18,611.00 Other real estate 6,000.00 CASH AND AVAILABLE ASSETS V. 8. bonds and premiums ...$18,878.04 Demand loans $1,212.70 Cash and due from banks .. 87,855.10 " I per cant re demption fund TI0.06 189.482.90 LIABILITIES. Capital stock $ 60,000.6 Surplus and undivided Profits 8,718.4$ Circulation 16,000.06 Dividends unpaid .., 1,800.06 Rediscounts ' 4,800.06 Deposit and du to banks 179,076.87 Total $262,490.08 1 Total $202.4M.O9 We want your banking account. W art careful with sny business n ' trusted to ut, and our record for conservatism in th past is our best guar antee to you for th future. NOT THE LAROEST, but 1st ut cenvinc you . I that WE ARE THE BEST bank to do butmts with The Farmers and Traders National Bank OF LA GRANDE X Grande Ronde Lumber Co. PCRRY, OREGON CAN FURNISH LIMBER OF Al L MDS IN CARLOAD LOTS. For 16 Inch Chain Wocd Dc Uercd at yo.r iicnic, Call up . L BEAN, La Crancl.', f !:cr.e, u:d :r4l I .w4H -i4mi-. - 1