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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 31, 1908)
ETE.VIXO OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, OREGON, MONDAY, ACGCST SI, 108. I. PAGE FIVE. EIGHT PAGES. LOCAL ITEMS. I ; .. v, v . . A':; iiMrs. A. L- Morse left thli morning J visit her parents In New York city. ;Grlfflth Jone of Walla Walla, Is ,Mng at the Henry Young home In iuitdale, i Mis Flossie Howell left thli morn- for Baker City, where h will en s' a business college. I J. F. AMen came down from Star- y yesterday and left on the morn- train for Pendleton. Justine Clark arrived home last Ing from' Bpokane, where she has her summer vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Van Buren are w in Portland and will arrive home iter In the week. William Kooser, timekeeper on the Instruction at the "front," Bpent inday In the city. Archie Bacon has resigned his po tion In the dry goods department of e N. K. West store. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Hill are home did an extended visit wun relatives Prairie City, udge Knowles and family, who v been camping on the breaks of dd creek, have returned. J. C. Price, who went to Prairie Ity some time ago with Mr. and Mrs. T. Hill, will return In a week. Mrs. J. D. Hlte of Portland, who n, left this morning ior roruana. has been visiting at Grand Island. M. Hugh of Walla Walla, who horn vlaltlne Mr. and Mrs. M. M. larquia of this city, returned home his morning. Alobble Pattlson returned last eve Jii from Pendleton, where he has i.'on visiting friends during the sum- lier vaactlon. . Mlsa Ruth Sclders returned yester day from The Dalles, where she has pent the past four months with rela- ives. .' Alia. O. C. Cobble and Mis. John UKInnls of Imbler, left this morning a few weeks' visit with friends She has I Mrs. J.is bee , Two weeks' irom today' our puollc school begins. Mlsa Pauline Lederle vtalted her relatives at Pendleton over Sunday. Arthur McCrary of Pendleton, Is a guest this week with his boy chum, Robbie Pattlson. Pattlson brothers today assumed the management of what- has been known as the McKennon grocery. . : Miss Fannie Bull, who holds a po sition at Hot Lake, came In this morn ing to spend the day with her parents. The cool nights of the past week have practically driven all of ' the campers from the mountains. Mrs. Charles Mallery of Cascade Locks, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wrtght, returned home this morning. Low Zundell of this city, and Mr. Thompson of Colorado Springs, are new salesmen who went to work In the Fair store this triorning. Mr. and Mrs, 8. W. Coss, who have been visiting friends and relatives In this city the past two weeks, returned to their home near Portland this morning. ' . Mr. and Mrs. Charles Qrandy left last evening for Union county, where they will visit relatives. Mr. Grandy was formerly deliveryman for the J. D. McKennon grocery store. '1 MliAil-iiiM FIWL a4esevs; ft U DAY Hammochs-Guns-H tinting Coats ;! ,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 tlian you would suggest The funeral of the late Mrs. Ella Dlsqua was held yesterday afternoon from the Presbyterian church, Rev. ! C. E. Deal, pastor of the Methodist church, offilcating. The funeral was largely attended by friends of the fam ily and members of the various lodges of which the deceased or Mr. Dlaqua were affiliated. The Royal Neighbors1, and the Modern Woodmen attended In a body. The pallbearers were all Woodmen. The funeral sermon by Rev. Deal was a most beautiful one, bringing comfort and hope to the be reaved family, and words of encour agement to all who heard him. The Interment was made- In the Masonic cemetery. , fc t; A Good heavy Duck Hunting coat, with corded collar and game pocket, .$2.00 Hunting Vests made of the same . material, place for T2 shells.'. $1.50 12-gauge single barrel Shotguns fd.00 16-gauge double barrel Shotguns $0.50 12-gauge double barrel Shotguns $t0.75 .22 Marlln Repeater RIgles .... 110.50 .22 Special Winchester Repeater Rifles $12.00 Single Shot .22 Rifles, .$3.65 to $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 foi 72 shells $1.50 A fancy, red and white, well-made - Hammock for children, special, ,88c A good, strong woven Hammock that will last two seasons, spe cial .v $tJ(S A good grade, long fringe, and a beauty; regular 2.50; special $1.8$ A large, heavily woven Hammock, regular 12.75: special .$2.28 And a regular 22.00 Hammock; spe cial $2.08 ffnr and relatives near Milton. Sheriff F. P. Chllders, Jack McCar ty eVl M. H. Klrtley have returned fronflhe Mlnam. They affirm they caught "lots" of fish. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor or Sumpter, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Van Duyn for the past week, returned home this1 morning. Jnines Conlon, lineman of the Grande Ronde Elntrlo company, and Manager Fred Houah, are In Union today looking after company matteiV rjtjl master and Mrs. G. M. Rli-hey rel.Viied this morning from their trip lo the coast. They vlsltud at Seattle ami other sound cities after spending a few days at North Beach. Bridge Superintendent Campbell and a crew of six men went to Union this morning, where Immediate construc tion of the new Union bridge Is thr order of the day. . Miss Ellen Gibson, niece of Rev. W. H. nibsfin, who has visited for more lln a year In this city, will return to tijTr South Carolina home at Campo. bt-llo, within about one week. Mrs. H. D. Mates of Salt Lake, who with her daughter, Mir Eunice, and son, Osmond, have been visiting at Cove, returned yesterday to La Grande and Is now the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. L. Richardson. Captain, Pteln and Lieutenant Lov- Insr of the Salvation Army corps of HrktiT City, are here soliciting funds their annual Harvest festival. If tliey do not return on the evening train they will give an open air meet Ing on the street W. K. Newell, jirexlilent of the state board of horticulture, came In on the morning train and went over to Union to meet District Commissioner Judd fleer. He will return to La Grande this evening or tomorrow. Kev. W. W. Deal, formerly pastor of lie M. E. church at Union, but trans- rred to Nampa at the recent con fercnee. Is In the illy today visiting his brother, O. R. Deal. Mr. Deal's for-1 nier pulpit Is to be occupied by Rev. D. C. McColm of Nampa. Mrs. W. D. Wallace, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred G. Brhllke left this morning for her home at Bel llngham. Wash. She was accompan ied home by her mother, Mrs. Clar ence Brown, of southern California, who has also been visiting Mrs. Rchil--fe. Miss Hattle Short, for the past sev eral years one of the most competent long distance operators on the eastern Oregon division of the Pacific States Telephone company, has resigned her position In take effect tonight. She leaves soon for McMlnnvllle, where he will enter' the McMlnnvllle col legs for the coming school year. The Much-Heralded Page'. Orchestra Proves Genuine Farce. About 25 couples were sadly "stung" last Saturday nght when, attracted by the much-heraldad greatness of the Page concert and dance orchestra, they attended whut was termed by some to be the opening of the dancing season here. Some one Indlglnontly and fitly declared when he, heard the so-called music that an old boiler and dry board would emit more music than the Page orchestra. The only redefini ng feature ol the galaxy (?) of musi cians was the little tot, who not over years of age, could manipulate a large variety of Instruments with more or less effect. Once more the truth has been driven home, that home tal ent Is usually better, than 'foreign organizations. BidOPEiid TOMORROW Foraker to Stump Arizona. . Phoenix, Arls., Aug. tl. Senator J. B. Foraker of Ohio, and George Knight of Ban Francisco, will be oiuugui iu A.I.r.; win the ter ritory In behalf of Ralph Cameron, of Flugstaff, candidate as delegate to Congress. Alabama Strike Oft. Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 81. Ala bama miners' strike was called off to day by President Lewis o fthe execu tive board of the United Mlneworkers. after a conference with local mine unions. . - Found Iliiir-Itiiriied Italy. Bremerton, Wash., Aug. tl. The discovery of the half-burned body of a man between two logs, as If an at tempt had' been made to cover a crime, leads to the belief that a foul murder has been committed. The re mains have not been Identified. RyiK'ttrson Will Irobatrd. The will of the late William Rynear son was filed In probate today. The document sets Mrs. William Rynear son, the widow, Mrs. C. J. Scrlber and George. Rynearson, as the heirs. The Heppner Times boasts that no man was ever shot for a deer in Mor row coiinty. Our prices cannot be excelled in builders hardware carpenter's tools and shelf goods. We carry the GILT EDGE line and every article is guaranteed. ' at on jt ; rorgef iTHE BARGAIN B e ! t Everything you need at a price suited to every body's pocket book. Visit the Bargain Basement before going elsewhere and save money. IlTftere is a Regular T f e - $ ur tan uooas pouring into the stores Dry 8 ill's II ' Stream p V iJ t I I V uooas, nais, nosery, aims, uents Furnishings l ! Toys, and everything both to please and sat- If j: sfy the most particular buyer. r M i BThe Goidm R life n. 1 'in ii in MiiiMifc-.a "1 Sm .M A T w ecu tlltti.w. T ' tUMAk.J vaiui4Ml 1 ILlUilM. . sham ; best stock. fcSTflT?Krn!E !tlt?tt,t,0slt All La Grande's roller skating ele ment and dancing fraternity will hcac! toward the O'Brien skating rink to morrow night, when the skating sea son opens. The rink Is elaborately decorated today In antliepatlon of the event. Foliage of all descriptions and bunting galore Is already up and the time between now and tomorrow night will be given over to giving the hall Us final touehes. For the benefit of the patrons, a soft drink emporium will be maintained In one corner, where soft drinks, candle and chew ing gum ran be purchased. Manager O'Brien will conduct a skating period tomorrow evening from 7:30 to o'clock. From that hour on, dnnrlng will be In order until 12 o'clock. The roller skates have been repair ed and put Into first-class shape, and. in fact, there la nothing to mar the opening events tomorrow night. The admission price for tomorrow night is 50 cents for gentlemen, and 25 cent for ladies and children under 14 years of age. GRMD Collesium Rink, Tuesday Night Statement of the Condition of the Civil Engineer T. R. Berry, who for the psst six weeks has been on the waters of Mlnam In the Interest of the Grande Ronde Water company. Is In the city today. E. J. Parke and wife of Union. re over today. Mr. rarae nas recently leased the Oregon Scout, one of the pioneer papers of Union county, and will do his part In building up the city of Union In particular, and the Grande Ronde valley In general. Coal Coming. The Grande Ronde Cash company I expecting carload of Rock Springs coal next Monday. The wise ones will order now. GRANDE RONDE CASH CO., Lewis Bros., Props. IC AREY LAND A C T SAL E Hidden sins grow fastest. Borne times fleeing from the devil Is only pretext for fleeing from duty. The man who has grit In his mske up will not thrown It In hi neighbor fact. 15,000 acres of land, In the state of Idaho, lying along the Snake liver on the main line of the O. B. L. railroad, between the towns of King Hill and Glenn Ferry, will b opened for settle ment October 12, K0S. The sale of the land will be under the supervision of the State Land Board of Idaho. The tract lie In a cove, surrounded by 1000 to 100 foot elevations. The soil Is unsurpasted for fruit cul ture and there I an abundant surplus of water. The land I opened under the Carey Act, pro tecting the purchaser and assur ing the water right. Money de posited on location not found desirable, will be refunded. GRAND OPENING ON OCTOBER I2TII. The drawing of location will be held at King Hill, where all convenience have been arranged In the way of deeping, eating nd other accommodation. Tourist sleeper will be sidetracked for those who wish to occupy them. This Is th moat promis ing opportunity for homeseekers eevr offered In th state of Idaho. :: :: :: :: :: :: :: RCbUCCD RAILROAD FATES Ask your station agent for rates and ful particulars as to loca- Hon. For literature and full Information about th land, writ Kings Hill Irrigation & Power Co. : Main Office .: Boise, Idaho. FARMERS AND TRADERS NATIONAL BANK OF LA GRANDE. At the Close of Busln ' cos July iff. ion. ASSETS. Tlma loans ..$ T7.6.00 Overdraft, temporary ... I,$(.7t Bonds, warrants, etc .... 11,712.2 Banking house and fixtures H. ill. 00 Other real estate (,000.00 Cash and availabli assets U. 8. bond and premium ...115.175.00 Demand loans 15,251.70 Cash and due from bank ;.. S7.tE5.tO 'i '-i ' : per - cent re- ' ' ( -dempUon fund, 750.00 12l.tll.t0 Total .$2,0.02 INABILITIES. Capital stock ........... 10.000.0 8urplu and undivided - profit , Circulation Dividend unpaid Rediscounts 2,711.45 11,000.00 ,1.100 00 4.500.00 Deposits and due to banks 171.071.17 Total .$2a,4o.oa EHW want your banking account W ar earsful with any buainm n trusted to us, and our record for conrvatiam in th past it cur beat tuar- irwaTVuV'il .N0T TH15 LARGEST, but let ut cenvinc ,ou . that WE ARE THE BEST bank to do buainet with ... , : i The Farmers and Traders National Bank OF LA GRANDE Grande sRonde lumber Co. PERRY, OREGON CAN FURNISH LUMBER Of Al L MMDS M CARLOAD LOTS. For 16 Inch Chain Wood )t Mured at yovr "dfmr, Call up 7. C. BEAN, La Grande Phone, RrJ 1741