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J. T. Williamson Is transacting1 busl-
jess In Pendleton this week.
ha this morning, to visit out the week
ith friends in that city. ;
H. r. Rowe left this morning for
Korth Powder for a lew flays' busi-
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H. P. Lewis left this morning for
feaker City to look after insurance
lusiness. .
Mrs. Fred Schllke Is' visiting her
Buughter, Mrs. William Morrison, at
korth Powder.
Miss Mina Kelly left last night for
ortland, having secured a lay-off
rom -the land office.
J. H. Rinc-hart, who has been in
he city, returned to his home at Bum-
Wrvllle this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Geibel's baby,
Jwho has been quite sick for several
Mays, is now rapidly improving.
George Carpy resumed , his duties
'yesterday at the land office after tak
ing a month's vacation. k .
Miss Belle Sills of the Cove, who has
been attending the Monmouth Normal
school, returned last night
Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Morton, left this
morning' for Union, where they will
visit friends and Relatives.
ss MarJorle'Sllverthorn, who has
visiting in Spokane for several
weeks, returned home last night.
Miss Mildred Bush, who has been
visiting friends in Union the past few
days, returned home this morning.
J. H. Rlnehart, who has been at Hot
Lake for several days, returned to his
home ait Summervllle this morning.
M. Brlzendine, the Huntington hotel
mtn who has been in the city the past
few days, left this morning for Pendle
ton. Jess Paul returned last evening
from a 'trip to the Aurella mines. 'He
reports the fishing good and the mines
prospering. '
F. G. Taylor, Ed Brady and A.
Thomas have returned from a fishing
trip to the MInam river.
Mrs. C. M. Humphreys went to El
Mrs. W. H. Gibson and children re
turned last nlg'it from Summervllle,
where they have been visiting for the
past two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Koontz, who
have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Nert
Ackles, returned to their home at
Athena this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. P. E. , Colburn, of
Athena, who .have been visiting Mr.
and Mrs. John Smith on the Sand"
ridge, returned home this morning.
Mr. nn1 Mrs. A. B. Conley returned
this morning from a two weeks' visit
In Portland and the bench. They re
port having, had a most delightful
time.
P;ke McAllister, a former Wallowa
county resident, but who now resides
in Tacoma. and who has been visltlnct
In La Grande, returned home ' this
morning.
Mrs. V. S. Murphy, formerly of La
Grande, while en route home from
Portland to Salt Lake, stopped over
Inst night and today Is a guest of Mr.
and Mrs. J. M. Berry
Will Haw.klns loft Sunday night for
Portland, where he will submit to tn
operation for appendicitis. His many
friends will await anxiously for fur
ther news regarding his condition.
Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Baker of Lower
t'ove, are La Grande visitors today.
Mr. Raker reports conditions at Cbve
prosperous and the outlook for a first
cl:iss fruit crop never better.
Mr. and Mrs. Pen Vloleg of Prosscr,
Wa.h., who have been visiting friends
In t'ove, drive over th!s morning and
took the early train for their home".
They have decided to return to Cove
nevt spring and locate.
Mr. and Mrs. ?. F. Faulk, who have
been spending u few weeks In the city,
returned to their home at Pasco this
morning. Air. Faulk is Interested In
the Aurella mines, and has been look
ing over the propel ty.
.Mr. and Mrs. W. U Sklpton of 8a
lnt, arrived In the city this morning
iand will be the guests of Dr. and Mrs.
P. A. Charlton. Mr. Sklpton la horse
buyer, and while here will probably
purchase a few carloads of Grande
llonde valley horses. ,
Mrs, W. M. Ramsey and daughter
Margaret, returned last evening from
a three months' visit with friends and
relatives In Seattle. While absent
they spent several weeks nn the lakes
and bays. They report having had a
rnost enjoyable trip.
Miss, Helen McHugh,
as Lien la Xebjat.Ua,
Joel Rlcharasoc rA , sister,' Miss
Helen and nelce, Miss Ollle Richard
son, went to Weiser this morning to
visit friends. They will remain sev
eral, weeks, when Joel will return to
Eugener where he is a student at the
University of Oregon., t ; . - k
Mrs. 6. W. Oliver Is at 'the Grande
Ronde hospital thla week, recovering
from the effects of a surgical opera
tion ' performed this morning by Drs.
Bacon & Hall. This afternoon she is
reported as having rallied satisfac
torily from the operation, and there
seems to be no reason at thia time to
regard her recovery as doubtful.
L. C. McLaln arrived' in the city
this morning from Coivallis, and has
accepted a position with the Red Cross
drug store. Mr. McLaln Is a graduate
of the Oregon Agricultural college,
and la , also a registered pharmacist.
He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. U. C. Mc
Laln of this city, two well known and
respected citizens of La Grande. The
'lied Cross Is to be congratulated upon
having secured his services.
The capacity of the Corvallls lum
ber mill will be doubled, v
Men are to be known by their alms
rather than by their origins.
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Why be tortured with heat when yoa, can buy hammcd's
at your own price. We have p f w left that we are goin
v to sell for less than you wou1 ggest :
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Bogert Burton, tenor re-engaged
Pastime Theater.
.-, Burton Re-employed.
"The Baseball Fan," or the great ,
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theater Nast night, made a big hit.
The house was crowded for three- per-; '
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formances. But the feature bill is;
the "Padrone," which no doubt ranks '.J,
as one of the greatest story pictures ,
before the public today. Robert Bur
ton, the popular tenor, who was for
merly with the theater, has been re
engaged and will sing the songs-to-(
night". This feature alone is a draw
ing card for the house.
A Good heavy Duck Hunting
coat, with corded ' collar and
game pocket, ... . .... '. . . . $2.00
Hunting Vests made 'of the same
material, place for 72 shells. .$1.50
12-gauge single barrel Shotguns $8.00
lt-gauge double barrel Shotguns $9.50
12-gauge double barrel Shotguns $10.75
.22 Marlln .Repeater Rlgles ....$10.50
.22 Special Winchester Repeater
Rifles $12.00
Single Shot .22 Rifles, .$3.65 to $7.00
A good f??avy duck
hunting . :z!.vith
corded ''?r and
game pocks ; 2.00
Hunting vests t.isde
of the same mater-
ial, place foi 72
shells $7.50 v
A fancy, red and white, weJl-Wide
Hammock for children. spoeini. ,68c
A good, strong woven Ham mock
that will last two seasoi s. ipe- ,
clal '.'. $1.28
A good grade, long fringe, and a'
beauty; regular $2. CO; special $1.08
A large, heavily woven Hammock,
regular $2.76; special .$2.28
And a regular $3.00 Hammock; spe
clat .v.............. $2.08
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North Powder. Sept. 1. (Special.)
The elements stood between a barn
fire and valuable residences here this
afternoon, for,- with the strong wind
Mowing in an opposite direction, at
least one, and perhaps several of the
best houses In the town would have
been leveled to the ground.
A passing freight engine reaching
'he yards from the east soon aftev the
noon hour, ignited the Chris Johnson
barn. The fire department and vol
unteers fought the flames heroically,
hut notwithstanding, the structure was
a complete loss, reaching in the neigh
borhood of $400. There was no insur
ance. -
The strong wind blowing at the time
carried the sparks In a direction
where no harnt was done. Mr. John
son Is th mill man here, tend own a
comfortable home, which was among
those threatened by the flames.
Another bln;:e started from the
ame .source, was elseovered on the
roof of the A. J. Willis barn. Prompt
action by the fire fighters extinguish
ed the flames before any serious dam
age was jlone to it.
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The feature bill at the
night is the "Girl Nihilist."
"oer tells the story of Russian cruelty
and the pitiful plight of the peasant
.lass In the Czar's domain. No one
can see this picture without offering
up a .silent prayer -that something
might arise wnun wouiu put an euu
suffering and anguish which con
stantly Is being Inflicted upon a great
Our pnees cannot be excelled in builders hardware
carpenter's tools and shelf goods. We carry the GILT
EDGE line and every article is guaranteed;
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number of human beings whose very
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lives are held In the hands oT the
"Little White Father," as the subjects
of the czar are forced to call thol
ruling master. The story shows the
horrors of the Journey to the tin mines
in Siberia and the mode of mining and
tlm treatment accorded the convicts.
There' are, many thrilling situations,
but the one which pleases the audi
ence most is when tho heroine of the
piece makes her escape. There are
many other pictures to be seen this
evening but the strongest, the "one
you will remember the longest Is "The
Girl Nihilist." .
Everything you need at a 'price suited to every
uuy o puuiti iuun, vijii inc uai yat it uaSzillClli
before going elsewhere and save money.
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Mrs. W. L. Brenholts entertained
her Sunday school class at her home
this afternoon. The afternoon was
mortt delightfully sp nt with music
and games, and in the afternoon dain
ty refreshments were served.
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II. S. Maswce Married.
H. S. Mnssee.. vice-president of the
Blue Mountain creamery In this city,
was married on August 28 at Free
port, III., to Mrs. Jennie Campbell of
Stewart. Wis. After an extensive tour
of the middle west, Mr. and Mrs. Mas-
see will be at home at the corner of
First and Washington, In this city,
about October 1.
At the SlicrvHMl.
If you did 'not see the Fisher Maiden
last night at the Sherwood, do not fall
to attend this evening. There have
been many0od picture stories, or
picture dramas at the Sherwood this
season, but few which are so thrill
lngly interesting as The Fisher Maid
en. To sit In the wtll Ventilated audi
torium la the comfortable chairs, sur
rounded by friends and family, view
ing the master production of the film
makers and regaled wich the classical
piano selections and popular songs, is
Indeed a pleusui'e sufficient to make
ones very soul rejoice. It Is all yours
.'or one dime. The pictures will In
struct as well as delight, and the Illus
trated songs will at least, for the time,
;iuse you to throw dull care to the
vl.ids and the gentle hand of forget
lulntss will sm.). th the wrinkles from
that frowning brow, and for or' night
Joy and peace will lTMgn supreme and
you will return to your home a more
pleasant and seemingly younger per
son. The Utile ones, too, have their
troubles. Take them to the Sherwood
f ir an evening and receive your pleas
ure from the knowledge that you have
.riven them an evening of unalloyed
rapture.
There is a Regular
i 0f Fall Goods pouring into the store. Dryti
liGoods, Hats, Hosiery, Suite, GentsFurhishingsZ
lToys, and everything both to please and sat-
!i isiy me mosi particular ouyer.
Golden
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BEST STOCK. .
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SMALLEST PRICES.
roru ExctitsioxisTs dhow.n.
Wild Scramlilo for LirclMiata by Eng
lish KxcnTslonUts.
Statement of the
Condition of the
London, Sept. 1. Four persons
were drowned In a scramble for life
boats today when 100 passengers were
rescued from an excursion steamer,
Queen, whloh was disabled by a ter
rific storm off Selsey. The crew re
fused to leave until all the excursion
ists were saved.
Suicide Before tt Crowd. '
San Francisco, Sept. i. In the
presence of a crowd on Jefferson
square, A. C. Beljkovlch, a Slav,
fired two bullets at his head and died
Instantly. Ho was despondent.
.Mrs. ItlHiardHon Entertains.
Twenty-two young ladies of this city
were delightfully entertained Inst eve
ning at the home of Dr. and Mrs. A.
L. Richardson, by Mrs. Richardson,
assisted by Mesdaryes W. W. Berry
and O. E. Sllverthoi n, In honor of
Miss Eunice Ma pes of Salt Lake. Pro
gienslve anatomy, an extremely Inter
esting and humorous parlor game, oc
cupied the attention . of the guests
much of the time. The most adept
at the progression were Miss May
Nelll and Miss lna Jones, who Won
first and second prize, respectively, j tho culprits away
ine Kicnaruson nome was nanasome
Narrowly ENfaM Lynching.
Des Moines, N. M., Sept. 1. Follow
ing u narrow escape from lynching.
Julia Moon Is confined In the county
Jalr at Clayton today, with the family
of William South, whom she Implicat
ed by confession, that she fired three
stores .and the Central hotel here to
day. Thirty guests were nearly burn
ed to death In the hotel. The girl
declared that the Souths wanted a fire
started so their Insured property
would be destroyed. After telling her
story an . attempt was mads by the
cltlxens to lynch South, his wife, and
the girl. The sheriff was notified of
the Intended lynching and spirited
Stockholders' Meeting.
There will be a meeting of stock
holders .of the jAurella Mining com
pany at the rear estate office of C. E.
Moore, on Friday afternoon, Septem
ber 4, at 2:30 o'clock.
GEO. E. HENDUK'KS,
Secretary.
FARMERS AND TRADERS V'ATfC V'A L BANK
OF LA GRANDE,
nl tione or Uusln ess Jul v t.v lua
Time
ASSETS.
loans ..-.$ 77.866.00
Overdrafts, temporary ... 8,846.73
Bonds, warrants, etc 18,782. 89
Banking house and fixtures 15,811.00
Other real estate 8,000.00
CASH AND AVAILABLE ASSETS
U, 8. bonds and
premiums ...$15,678.00 '
Demand loans 85,858.70
Cash and due ' '
from banks .. 87.855.80
8 per cent re
demption fund 750.00 189.6S8.9'
Total $262,400.02
. LIABILITIES.
Capital stock .!...$ 60,000.0
Surplus and undivided
' profits
Circulation
Dividends unpaid
Rediscounts , . ,
2.713.45
16.000.00
1.800.00
4.600.00
Deposits and due to banks 179,076.57
Total $202,480.0$
ly decorated with nasturtiums. Musi
cal features of the evening were vocal
solos by Mesdames Berry and Silver-
Idaho Republicans Organise.
Boise, ept. 1. Major Fred R. Reed
was elected today, to the temporary
tnorn. Refreshments were served by j chairmanship of the republican state
the hostess, aided by Miss Eunice ; committee, which convened this morn-
the local schools, wno has been spend-1
Ing her vacation at Stillwater, Minn.,
Is expected to arrive here tonight.
Rhe will be arrompsnled y Miss
Itnth nuh, also a local teacher, wh
Mapes and Mesdames Sllverthorn and 1 ng
Berry. Those who attended were: '
Misses Irene Murphy, Marjorle Sll
verthorn, Msy Nell, Gertrude Ralston,
Edna Wlssler, Florence McCall, Lena
teacher of Jones, Laura Holm, Flora Mack, Louise
Pi h like, Etta Foley, Martha Cahoon,
Ruth Russnlt, Eunice . Mapes, Imogen
Russell. Kthel McKennon, Anna Filch-
e-- Hnttle Short. Mrrle King, Lillian1
Baker and Ilaxel Lsndrum. I
After the keynote speech and the
appointment of the convention com
mitted, adjournment was taken until
this afternoon.
A Lucky Hindu.
Astoria, Sept. 1. HhJI Singh, a
Hindu laborer, wns Informed by a let-
Iter today, that he Is heir to $50,000
Card of ThaiiVs.
We desire to thus publicly express
our appreciation to the lodges and
to the. personal friends who came to
our aid and comfort during our re
cent bereavement.
CHARLES DISQUA,
NELLIE DISQUA.
, . Elks Own PaMline,
The Elks will take charge of the
Pastime theater Wednesday evening,
September 2. Don't fall to visit the
theater, as the lodge gets all the proceeds.
EZWe want your banltlre-acccunt. We are careful with any business en
trusted to us. and our record for conservatism in the past is our best cuar-
The Farmers and Traders National Bank
OF LA GRANDE
MRS. ALTO.V DEAD.
Wife of Popular Clerk at Hot
Died at tho Sanatorium,
Lake
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Grande sRonde I umber Co.
PERRY, OREGON
CAN FURNISH LUMBER OF At I KINDS
IN CARLOAD LOTS.
Mrs. J. M. Alton, wife of Head
Clerk Alton, at the Hot Lake sanato-
rlum, died last night, aged 28 years.!
through the death of an uncle, a
cotton grower In India.
rich
made late thl afternoon.
Melon gi..ci or The Dalles
vicinity have formed a union.
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For 16 Inch Chain Wood Oc liicred at yovr Home.
Call up .'. C. BEAN, La Grande, Phone, Red 1741.
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