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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 11, 1908)
mcrrrr taces. xnxstT onsix.Tnt. la g.?xt, circco, rcrrAT, stttzzjztt. 12, iocs. tace five." ' 4 LOCAL ITEMS. William Miller is spending the day Palmer Junction. . .'. ' . Conductor Waffle is back on the ttrdleton-Huntlngton passenger run fter a short illness. , 'i I Peter Larra left this , morning for amela, to visit his son, Caleb, who I section foreman. I Miss Nina Hunstock is home, ready ir her fall work, and can be found I her art studio, 808 Main avenue. J, BThorson, cashier of the Elgin Snk, was a business visitor here last jrenlng. . '. -' . Mrs. M. J. Wills of Allcel, who has en visiting in the city for the past o weeks, returned home this morn- Mr. and Mrs. David Bay leave to morrow evening for Portland and Sa wn, where they will visit the state Miss Hazel Small Is expected to ar te tonight from Baker City to visit the home of Judge and Mrs. J. C." ! nry. . ; Engineer CSipernell brought the Ba- r City switch engine, No. 241, up jom Baker last evening, for light re jiirs. ' . Express Messenger A. W. Lcffe.1 of Be Elgin run, hus gone out to his homestead in Wallowa county. Brake- ,n v. 10 tuning, 11, o piavq, Mr. and Mrs. Skiles of Seattle, re ined yesterday from the Canyon use and went out to Hot Lake on e evening train. ' Miss Elfreda Koedell of Walla Wal . 'Is visiting with Miss Anna Riesland. ie arrived lust evening, and will re lain the week out. , . Assistant Superintendent D. W. inrpbell left this morning for 'the st. He has been making La Grande headquarters during a careful in jection of eastern Oregon points, Frank Bay, of the Bay & Zweifel iumblng firm, accompanied by Ar fiur Waegle,-went to Imbler today, fhcre they have, work at the planing till. " . Mesdames J. P.( Connelly 'and Fred iitherford, who hove been visiting ith Mrs. Frank O'Hara at the scene construction on the Wallowa ront," returned home last evening. County Superintendent E. E. Bragg Aslted the Island City school districts day. In a few days he will be scur- flng here r.nd there, all over the 1'iinty, attending to matters coming uder his supervision. Rev. Alexander Blackburn, pastor V the First Baptist church of Baker fity, arrived today accompanied by is wife. He will deliver his noted ad ress in the First Baptist church here oninienclng at 8 o'clock tonight, en li led, "Life's Overflow." .He Is a tai nted- speaker and the invitation t I tend extends to all. Indian "Jim," who claims he owns horse now In the "hands of local ;trtles, is in the city today cn rojjte the Snake river hunting grounds, ith four horses. He procured 'inting license In this city, and will o on to Join his Italian friends on the nuke. . - Editor Ben Weathers, of the Wal va Chieftain, was in the-city today. lie says Wallowa county Is beginning I" feel that they are on the map that fip vailroad has actually 'entered their ninty, and that the Iron horse will be hlstllng Into Joseph by Christmas. Already stockbuyers are directing. that 'liveries be made at Wallowa as a stilt of the train schedule to become rfectlve In a few days. He returned his home this morning. OLICE CAIL OUT PATROL Being too near beer, evidently, Is responsible for the cause of a sensa tional run made by the police "patrol" this afternoon to Jefferson avenue, at the corner of the Brewery building. The officers found a man in a beastly state of intoxication and It was too . ' - AT THE PLATHOUSI.S. V : j '. ',' At the Pastime. The capacity 'of the Pastime theater was not sufficient to accommodate the crowds last evening. Many were turn ed away. The program was such that many, after witnessing one perform ance, purchased tickets for a second show from the ushers, in order that ttey might retain their .seats and see the Olympic games again. The pic tures of these games are certainly fine and the exhibitions given by the vari ous contestants give as'perfect an Idea of the extent and character of these much like work to even attempt to tests of skill and feats of strength as carry the fellow to the city jail. A j could be secured If one was present push cart used by the Foley1 hotel was' at the great International meet. The drafted Into use and Into It the drunk was dumped.. Without a word or ac tion of resistance he was safely trans ported to the Jail. As soon as he so bers sufficiently to be able to articu late, he wiU be cross-examined as to where he got the "booze." He does not know his own name or any other name this afternoon He is too intox icated. That he will bo handed a sur prise package by the recorder and they will not be a dozen of fresVTeggs, either is a foregone conclusion. . pictures are all bright and clear, and the various individuals can be seen as plainly as If the spectators were In the grandstand apd the athletes on the field. The same program will be presented this evening. s. At the Sherwood. At the Sherwood the Village Gossip seems to be the favorite. In this pic torial story of course, the g8slp makes all kinds of trouble for the Innocent ones, but to even things up and ad minister a' fitting rebuke to the busy j onj and properly reward the righteous 4,44f'44cM44.4.4.ce4.4'4.4'4'i3r - J!sgaEl ii it - -.. -t ones, uie lust tew hundred teet of mm KIXD.WAT THE CHURCHES. ia devoted to setting thlnGs right.. The " ' , number ends satisfactorily to the pub- . lie and everybody with the'exceplion of the gossip. Mr. Fuzz does a few Flret rresbytoiian Church. Washington avenue and ; Sixth, St. Morning subject, "What Should Bo the Tests of Church Membership?'' Eve ning subject, "The, Marvelousness of Unbelief." Special music by the choir. Sunday school, 9:43 a. m., W. L. Brenholts, superintendent; C. E. serv-j Ice, 6:30 p. m. Prayer meeting! Thursday, 7:30 p. m. Rev. S. W. See mann, D. D., minister. stunts which makes the audience st up and take notice. The Rug Pickers has stiff licent. heart Interest to hold the attention of the audience, and at the same time enough that is novel and new,-. to enliven the entire program. St. Peter's Church. Thirtenth Sunday after Trinity. Holy communion, 8 a. m.; Sunday school, 10 a. m.; morning" service, 11 a. m.; evening service, 5 p. m. Rev. Upton II. Glbbs, rector. ' Contra! Church of Christ. ' - Bible school, 9:43 a. m. classes lor all ages. Special rally of Bible class No. 9 Fiwyer and praise, 10:43; the Lord's .supper, 11. Sermon, 11:20. ."The Passover of Israel and Our Passover." Y. P. S. C. E. in main rooin.and Junior C. E. In basement, C:30 p. in.; preaching service, 7;30. Sermon on "We Love Because He First Loved Us." A cordial invitation ex tended to ail who can attend. Wel come to strangers. At the Scenic. .. ' Mr. Onrdlnltfr. ' nmnnf.r of iYta Sctnlc, has surely found a cure for the blues In this week's program, No one who sees the Merry Widower can re main glum or unhappy for more than one minute after seeing this real funny set of pictures. The hero of the store meets a lady on the street and makes many, but vain attempts to' win the fair one and in the end is completely "cut out" by a college man. Another good film Is the "Coward." This nun ber deals with a large but patient man who is cruelly abused by a bully, but finally patience censes to be a virtue and the big fellow gives the bully "ull that Is coming to him." The las-t number, "Oh, What on Appetite!" Is another comic number. The last two numbers are absolutely new, as they were released September 2. All the paper for the millions of "Stage stumps used In the United lates Its manufactured at Mechanic Kalis, Maine. Onct a month tho firm eelves a cquisition for one million leets of the paper, and each sheet f ill make three hundred und sixteen unpi. ' First Methodist Episcopal Church. Corner M avenue and Fourth St. Sunday, 9:43,' Bible school; 11 a. 'm.. public worship, subject, "Patience." At 12, class meeting, Mrs. H." Rogers. leader; 6:30 p, m., Epworth league, subject, "The Christian's Path to Fame." . Miss Lulu ' Dawson, lender; 7:30 p. m., public worship, subject, "Why Saturday Is Not Our Si bbath." Tuesday. 7:30, Epworth league bupi nvs meeting. Thursday, 7, teachers' meeting; 7:43, prayer meeting, A Cor dluJ welcoule to nil. Remember, the social at the parsonage this evening. Rev. C. E. Deal, pastor. 9 It i! II I tl t There are thousands seeking to get rich. It is not the amount that yon earn that helps you to get rich but the amount you save, or the largest rate for the amount invest ed. :;r::-'r: The following prices will suggest the great saving you make by purchasing your school supplies, shoes, hats, caps, dry goods, hosiery, notions, in the Bargain Basement In fact everything necessary for school season, workshops, home or society can be purchased at a great saving in the bargain Basement than &ny place in Eastern Oregon. Hats, each ; . 48c liats, each 9Sc Shoes 28c up Overalls, men's, each ......48c Overalls, boys, .......... .28c Work Shirts, boy each . .83c orkt Shirts, men's, ench..45c Dress Shirts, boys', each... 28c Ladies' Vests, each ........12c Calico, per yard ............ 5c Lawns, per yard ...... . .5c Apron -Ginghams, per yard 6V4c Outings, per yard ........ '. 5c ..Percales, per yard . .....7V-c House Lining, per yard . . . v5c Bleached Muslin, per yard, ,9c Linen Towels, per pair . , Adamantino Pins, per paper Co Safety Pins, a good quality, , per paper 5o Pearl Buttons, 2 dozen 5c Thread, Clark'a O. N. T. . . . . 4c Hair Pins, wire, per paper . .lc To . I v, n, enHs ' irrs i ' A . r. ; - ,- -.- m , - ,'.,i,,,i-1v .. Combs, horn, tin back . , . . . '. 9c Tablets, t Linen, wide and good quality each 5c Envelopes, each 5c Box Stationery, . , 13c and up Pencil Boxes, each 5c Lunch boxes, each Cuneh Baskets, each Matches, per hunch Common Clothespins, per dozen ...12c ,25c ..lc . .10 Heavy galvanized Tubs, No. 1, ...80c 8-Qt galvanized Palls, each ...... 18c 8-qt Flalring Iiils, each .......,18c Dust' Pans, each . . ... ........ . ,10c Milk Pans, 4-qt each. . .'.9c Pudding Pans, from . ..4c to 9c 5c, 9c and 13c Notion tables. SOCIAL TONIGHT. ' of South Iji Given by the I, ad leu Grande, This evening the ladles of the Meth odlst church of South La Grande, give an entertainment and refreshments at the parsonage, next door to the church. Everybody is assured a good time and plenty to eat. DIC I 111 MOUNTAIN IE Valdez, Alaska, Sept. 11. Uncon scious and fatafly injured as the .re sult or a fall while attempting to scale a peak near Valdez Glacier, Dr. F. E. Chaney, a prominent local physician, is lying on the mountain side In the rain, for a period of 14 hours at this time. With three men he reached nn elevation of 23io feet, when he slip ped and rolled 200 feet down a rocky cliff. . Dr. Chaney was formerly a resident of Portland, Ore. Hundreds of ntl zenswlth axes and lanterns ore cut ting n trail up the mountain In order to renrh him. ' ''.( ' ( yoMen Coo best stock. SMALLEST TRICES. i4.eee4.4.ee4.-eeeeee4eeeeee4.4eo ?! . - ,' ti . i ' ; 1' . . ' n m 4 ""." Am 1 o - : V9 : ; ; 1 The stto supreme court today upheld the bank deposit guarantee law which has been mr.de anissuo In tho na tional campaign. Oklahoma adopted the first law of Its klndiut into op eration. Efforts were made to declare It uneonstlttuional, but every member of the court concurred. OKDF.Il KAHLV. , The first of the week. Mayor M. K. Hall, Chief of Police J. W. Walden and Water Superintendent H. C. Gll inun leave on an elk hunting trip on the headwtaers of Beaver creek. They expect uAo absent one week arid return with a sufficient supply to keep all of their friends In winter rations. GlAltAXTI i: LAW VIMIF.I.n. Supreme 'onrt IloliU Oklahoma's Hank Law Constitutional. Oklahoma City, Okla., Kept. n. 10' CONNEL'Sl Alaf ... T is me place to get the best 2 l CIGARS AND TOBACCO at the right price. SOFT DRINKS that are soft t AMUSEMENT PARLORS i The best Billiard and Pool Tables in Eastern Oregon and the only Ivory Balls in I La Grande. A RESORT FOR GPtiTl FWPM - - . v. -mm mml mm mm I mm I 1 T 1 0' C ON N EL'S I ic tLul n a. n .mm inexi Moorw rost uttice. ' Statement of the Condition of the FARMERS AND TRADERSNA TI0NAL BANK .OF LA GRANDE, At the Close of Uuslnrss July 13, 1008, . 4,.','ir!' LIABILITIES. Capital stock ;., .$ 60,000.8' Surplus and undivided ' ASSETS. Time loans , f 77.60C.00 Overdrafts, temporary ... 3,846.73 Bonds, warrants, etc. .... 1 9,7 S 2. S 9 Banking house and fixtures 15,611.00 Other real estate . . . . 6,000.00 CASH AND AVAILABLE ASSETS C. S. bonds and premiums ...15,675.00 ' Demand Joans 85,353.70 Cash and due from banks .. 37,855.20 5 per cent re demption fund 750.00 139,633.90 Total $202,400.0:! Profits 1.713.41 Circulation 15,000.09 Dividends unpaid l,200.0t Rediscounts 4,500.0 Deposits and due to banks 179,076. 5f :r'-.;? . - JI ) ' ' ,m 1' .n- t Total . , $282,490.03 . We want your barking scccunt. 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