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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 9, 1908)
EIGHT PAGES. my, frrrrr.xrn'v o, iocs. i AT THE PLAYHOtSES. lit if SO it JI 11 iX 5 ;...,'.v --- LOCAL ITEMS. ';:-;-Vv ; .-.tv . ' H. P. Lewis Js talking New Tork lite In Huntington today. ' :. ; I Lee Bell, secretary of the Elgin Commercial, club, is In the city today. L. W. Morton left this morning for " Union and. will remain until Saturday. I District Superintendent J. D. Gil 11 flari will preach this evening in Island ! City. - '. I , I Mrs. Chet Bldwell returned today from Union, where she has been visit I lng for a few days., , I W. T, Wrjght and Attorney L. J. Da I vis of Union, came over this afternoon in Mr. Wright's auto. Mrs. M. Steele arrived last evening from Portland, and Is a guest of Judge and Mrs. J. C. Henry. T. D. Mathews left this morning to visit his homestead near Arlington. He will b gone about 10 days. John Collier, of the People's store, who has been oil an extended visit east, is expected to arrive home this evening. Mrs. P. C Bramwell and little child, who havo both been critically ill, are much improved today. They suffered with tonsolitis. '-'. Mrs. Shaw, who has been spending the week with her parents, . Mr', and Mrs. Thomas Stephenson, returned to North Powder last night. . Mr. Parkes," who for the past two years has resided at Imblcr, took his LAST OPPORTUNITY To Witness the ''Pi.scoverers" ot the .. . ' Pastime. . his former home. ' ' A. A. Roberts, receiver at the land office, Is home from Heppner, where he went with the remains of the late, Mrs. Roberts, for Interment last Sun day. C. C. Feaglns . of Wallowa, made proof on a homestead entry this morn ing. He was accompanied here by his witnesses, C E. : Reynolds -and Ste phen B. Sommers, both of Wallowa. William, Frank and Manuel Pedro and C. A. Johnson, all of Pendleton, attended the isolated tract sales at the United States land office this morn ing. All four procured tracts at the regular prices. ' , Prof. Manuel , Snider and children returned' today from North Powder, where they have been visiting friends. Frank Kllpatrlck went to Portland today to transact business matters. He will return in a few days' ' J. Teutscher, jr., traveling agent'for the Boys' & Girls' Aid society of Ore gon, situated at Portland, arrived last evening from' Huntington, and after looking to business matters here this morning, went on to his headquarters. Verne Hendricks left last evening for Syracuse, X. Y., from where he goes to Mnntlus, to enter St. John's Military academy. He expects to be Kone about two years. La Grande loses one of her adepts In musical cir cles by the departure of Mr. Hen dricks, but his many friends here are delighted ut Ills splendid opportunities to follow his chosen profession, thnt of surgery. Tonight the city council is to meet. In fact, It Is simply a continuation of the meeting last week. Among the things to receive consideration is the final reading of the , proposed new charter, and if it passes, probably the necessary arrangements for the call ing of a special election will be made. Another matter of public Import ance will be the report of the special committee on street pavements, con sisting of Councllmen Andrews, Curtis and Krelger. Mr. Andrews is very en thusiastic in "having the city proceed under what Is termed the Bancroft law which provides for cities to form dis tricts and for these districts to Issue bonds payablo in 10 annual payments of one-tenth the cost of the payment. Mr. Andrews states that Pendleton paved 20 or more of, its blocks under this law,- and that the cost averaged $28 per abutting SO foot lot. Mr. Andrews will favor to start wlrh the paving of four blocks; on Adams ave nue, from the Foley house to Green wood street, and two blocks on Depot street,: form the railroad grounds to Its Intersection with Fourth street. '. These bonds draw 6 per cent inter est and the first payment is due one year after the assessment oh the prop erty Is made. The bond9 are drawn in amounts not exceeding J500, and can be retired at any time after the first year. ; The great hlstorlral pageant, "The Discoverers," commemorating the dis covery of New France (Canada), de picting historical scenes in Canada during the last 300 years. The Rastime also announces for to morrow the : pictures of the "Gre'it Olympic Games' Just concluded lu London, including the' famous Mara thon race won ' by HayesP of America." The' Sherwood. Business at the Sherwood this week testifies to the pleasing power of the program. Each evening . the ; capacity of the theater has been taxed. The program is sure to please, It wasse lected with that end In view. It Is bright, clean and interesting. The songs are really better than the aver age selections and the 'coolr effects are beautiful. At the Sherwood there Is not "a moment's wait and never a drag. There Is something doing every second. The ushers see that every one has a seat Just as soon as there is a vacant chair and gentlemen, accom panied by their ladles attend, or la dies come together, special care is ex ercised to enable them to get seats to- 1 Thj.. An mprplv llttl de tails which tend to make the Sherwood the popular electric show house of the city. '-"..'"'"':'' it There are thousands seekina to aet rich. It is not the i I amount that yon earn )hat helps you to get ricti but the i ! amount you save, or the largest rate for the amount invest- h ea. it The following prices will suggest the great saving ft i you make by purchasing your school supplies, shoes, hats, j H caps, ary gooas, nosiery, nouons, in we Bargain aasemem In fact everything- necessary for school season, workshops, it ii home or society can be purchased at a great saving in the Customers always come back; lln Drug Co. New- BUILDING WAREHOUSE PIOXKKIt n)CltIN .MILL i:i:ni;ii.T at island city. I'c-lcr Hciuct, Contractor. Iki-m-hf Hero YcsUnlay anil In Now ut Work I?f liuihliir; pcntroycd Warelioii-c, to IV litKti') I.cImiiM Mill tin tlu Old Mlc. ' SOCIETY. ' rarquuHonPoiHlleton. " James Farquason and Mrs. . Alice Pendleton of this city, were married last evening in this city by Rev. C. E. Deal nt the M. E. church. Both are well known In the city, and will make MheHr home here. . . . " ' i t Social Function at Island City, ' One of the leading events In Island City's society circles was a function given last evening to the "500" club by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kiddle, in honor of Mrs. Qulnlan of Kansas City, who Is a guest at the Kiddle home. The members of the "500" club and their husbands, were the guests and the transportation means brtwepn here nnd Island City were automobiles. The t affair was highly enjoyable. The trip Kolns ard coming was pleasant, but even tlint delightful feature lost out In comparison to the function Itself. Mrs. M. n. Donohue won the first prize at "500." An elaborate lumvhoon was served by the hostess. Friday Kvculni; Social. The South La Grnnde section of the M. K. Lndlcs' Aid will entertuln nt the parsonago next Friday evening. A gonr literary aivj musical . program will' be Riven.- Mrs. E. ('. Moore will Rivo, in her unt'iue-wy, one of Met trlci Hei'ford's ni'inolopnes. A gen eral fee of 10 reals vll! bo taken at t?n door. After the program home, made Ice cream and cake will lie "ervrt tor 15 cents. All are cirdl:t!lj i.ivHed. The program will begin lnoiuptly at eight o'clock. Hats,1- each.'.'. ,48o Hats, ach ...,.98c Shoes, ........ . ..... . 28c up Overalls, men's, each ...... 48o Overalls, boys. .......... ,28c Work Shirts, boys', each!.. 35c Work Shirts, men's,' each,, 45c Dress Shirts,' boys', each . 28c. Dress- Shirts, men's, each. , ,48c Ladles' Vests, each . . .12c Calico, per yard ........... .Be Lawns, per yard s . .', . , . , ; . . 6c Apron Ginghams, per yard 614c Outings, per yard . ........ 5o .Percales, per yard 7 c o House Lining, per yard , , ; , 5o Bleached Muslin, per 'yard.. 9c TowU, per pair 18c Linen Towels,' per pair .. .'.25c Adamantine Pins,, per paper 5c Safety Pins, a good quality, per paper . 5c Pearl Buttons, 2 dozen ......5c Thread, Clark's O. N. T. . . . .4c Hair Pins, wire, per paper ,.lc Darning Cotton, per spool. . ... 2c Combs, horn, tin back. ',. ., . 9c '.wide and At the Scenic. The program tonight at the Scenic Is Just the sort of program which will please each and every one who at tends. The songs are new and up-to-date, and the slides are beautiful to behold. The Scenic slides show many of. the unique and wonderful bits of landscape and natural wonders from the historic rlver'Jordan to the an cient city of Damascus. The picture stories all. have enough plot to hold one's attention. The comic numbers are of the sort which simply make you laugh, even if you have the blues, and things did go wrong at home, or of fice. Come out this evening and buy an hour's rjal enjoyment. -. ' LIQUOR LAW IS DODGED At n meeting of those InterosU-d In the Pioneer flouring mill company, the directors of the company decided yesterday evening to rebuild on the old site at Island 'lty. The warehouse abutting the mill before the Island City conflagration Is now to bo bulit. Peter Posquet. the contractor who built the burned mill rn! who has been In California, having arrived In the cliy yesterday to commence construc tion of the warehouse. The structure Is to be 120x60 feet, and Is to bo lo cated about 100 feet east of the orig inal warehouse site. Mr. Bosquet will rush the construction of this building until It stands complete. Though there are details pertaining to the mill's rebuilding that remain unsolved, It has been definitely decid ed that the structure will be rebuilt on the old lite In Island City. Wrddlnjc Tcnljrlit. Tonight at the home of Mr. nn.l M;s. William Day In North La Grnnle will take place the wedi'.lng of Clay V-ix to .Miss L'la Day. Both the bi lile and groom-to-be are well known and popular young people of this city. Xllce Ut Water Consumers. Notice is hereby glVen that If de Ilnquent subscribers to city water do not make up arrears before Septem ber 10, the water superintendent will be Instructed to disconnect the serv ice. II. C. OILMAN'. Water Superintendent. Springfield, III., Sept. . Former Governor Yntes and several of his leaders refused to nttenii tht republi can convention here today, which wa. endorsed , United States fenator Ilop- klus f:;r re-elei tion. It endorsed (lov ernir Deneen's administration. bpeauer -Joe Cannon was tcMpnr.iry chairmnn of the session The pint form .Is a rc-pllcu of thu one adopted last March, except the liquor and per sonal liberty questions wero eliminat ed. Shaw, former secretary of the treasury, was the principal speaker. I Tablets.- Linen quality each . . Envelopes, each Box Stationery, . Pencil Boxes, each .......... Lunch boxes, each ....... Lunch Baskets, each ......... Matches, per. bunch ......;.'... Common Clothespins, per" dozen good ; , ;'.'.V."..-.";5d . .... . ...5C ,13c and up .'. . . . . . . .5c .12c , .25c , . .lc ,..lc Heavy galvanized Tubs, No. 1, ... 80c 8-qt galvanized Palls, each "".'.".".. 18c 8-qt Flalrlng Palls, each ....... .18c Dust Pans, each ............... 10c Milk Pans,.4-qt each. .9c Pudding Pans, from ..4c to 9c 5c, 9c and 13c Notion tables. ' 1 5' 1 1 i n i. I l it a ssk f 4t-li-l4e cvt-re -r Tlse BEST STOCK. ' '.'..(. life c, SMALLEST riUCES. ' ' ( 0' CONNEL'Sl Is the place to get the best CIGARS AND TOBACCO at the right price J SOFT DRINKS that are soft AMUSEMENT PARLORS The best Billiard and Pool . Statement of the Condition of the FARMERS AND TRADERSNA TIC IS'AL BANK OF LA GRANDE, ' At the Close of Business July 15, 1908. ASSETS. Time loans , $ 77,.00 tables in Eastern Oregon and the only Ivory Balls in La Crande. A RESORT FOR CENTLENEN 10' C OH H EL'S 2 Next Door to Post OlVce. The growers In the pcuch parudlse north of alcm are proving to ull doubters,. Just now lh.1t they have (he best peuch country In th world, claims the Stnt'sm;ui. Overdrafts, temporary ... . Bonds, warrants, etc Banking house and fixtures Other real estate 3,846.73 19,732.39 15,811.00 6,000.00 CASH AND AVAILABLE ASSETS V. 8. bonds and premiums ...$15,675.00 Demand loans 85,353.70 Cash and duo from banks .. 37,855.20 5 per cent re demption fund 750.00 139.633.90 Total .....$202,400.02 LIABILITIES. . Capital stock S 40,000. Surplus and. undivided profits Circulation , Dividends unpaid Rediscounts t,713.4f 15,000.flt 1,200.0 -4.500.CX Deposits and due to banks 179,076X2 ;i ... 'a . ., 1 1 i.r '. y l "T.v' Total $282,11)0.0 Wc want ycur bar.kirtr scccurt. trusted to us. and cur record fcr cprrvat;r-m in the rpst is cur best cruir- antee to you for the futcr. NOT THE lArCEST. but Itt us cenvince you that WE ARE THE BEST tark to do business with We r re careful with pry butir.ers 'n--'. I'all Millinery Opening. You are rordlally Invited to attend the first showing of fall and winter millinery at Mrs. Rhodes' Millinery store, in lOlgln, September 12. All leading styles and patterns for old and young. Come and make your selec tions. Prices reasonable. Don't for get the date, September 12. and don't forget the place: First door south of Owl drug store. , MRS. CLARA RHODES, Elgin, Or. MK'RDT rT ' r t in i i Am i- I v j( v v&rJ i Al Vf ALLUWA Vi The Farmers and Traders Mational Bank . '0 , GRANDE . ' Wallowa. Sept. 9. (Special.) A slight delay has post poned the arrival at the depot grounds of the construc tion crew. While virtually now in the clfy limits, the actual construction has not reached the, depot grounds. This will occur tomorrow, nt noon, Judg ing from past dully advance. N"Pll.r Apple find VotUv. The city of Wallowa last evening de elded to entertain the excursionists from Union county on the 20th of this month, when the big excumlon takes place. ' Coffee of the very best grade, will be furnlnhed free, and apples will be distributed to the visitors. TTie Observer was late In appear, anco on the street this evening on ac count of the delayed returns from the prlxe fight at Colma arena, Ran Francisco. WHAT will you have for, dinner today?' You may answer this question satisfactori ly by dining at Til k moii:l HESTAUIAXT Thc Old SlHiKlby. Our cooking Is a paragon of per- .f . ... lei-iion, our ioou rauiticss, and our service rapid and courteous. What more can wo say, except that our prices are popular? Vj give a regu lar dinner for 25 cents. Come and try It. You vt not need the sense of hunger to enjoy It. The Model Restaurant J. A. ARBUCKLE, Prop. Open Day wSiH WtekiyAi rn And Night M..I Ticket. forU . . '. t Grande Ronde Lumber Go. PERRY, OREGON i CAN FURNISH LIMBER OF Al L KINDS IN CARLOAD LOTS. For 16 Inch Chain Woe d pcliicrcd at yovr Heme. l Call up V. E. BEAN, La Crandr. Phone, Red 1741 J Evening Observer 65c Per Month
