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'Ml? Pauline Lederle spent Sunday
with relatives at Pendleton, j '
"Ed Staples returned . last evening
from a business trip to" Portland.
Gordon Martin and Earl Fleener of
Lostlnc, have gone to Weston to enter
the Normal school. . ', 0
Mrs. Epptnger of Pendleton, passed
through La Grande Saturday jilght, to
her home after a visit to Baker City.
James Neil left last evening lor
Eugene, where he enters the Universi
ty of Oregon as a junior this fall.
Mrs. Joe McCrary, who has been
visiting friends here, returned to Ba
ker City this morning. - ,
Ralph ' and Roy Haun of Lostlne.
passed through La, Grande last Sat
urday evening en route to Pendleton,
where they will enter the academy.
''Miss Alfreda Roedell of Walla
Walla, returned to her home this
morning after visiting for a few days
with Miss Anna Relsland.
, Dr. and Mrs. S. W. Seemann left to
day for Pendleton. The doctor will
deliver the convocation address at the
Pendleton acadepy tonight.
Miss F. I. Roberts, editor of he
North Powder News, la spending the
day In the city and will leave In the
morning for Elgin. V
Mrs. F. S. Landls and Bon, Edward,
returned to their homo In Baker' City
last evening after a. short J visit., with
. vvrigni or tnis city.
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move In the A. A. Roberts residence on
Main avenue, from their present home
at the corner of Main and First.
A. P. Hammond returned to' his
home In Union last evening after at
tending the quarterly conference of
the L. D. S. church here yesterday. .
Miss Florence1 Lehigh of La Grande,
arrived In the city yesterday and will
be a student at the Pendleton acad
emy. Pendleton Tribune. '
Miss Ethel Wade left last evening
for Portland, where she goes In re
sponse to a telegram stating her
mother is dangerously ill.
Miss Lucrecia Wood, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Mac Wood, left last 'eve
ning for Portland, where she re-enters
1 St. Helen's Hall for the coming school
year. '".'".,''.'...
County Chairman J. H. Peare and
Organizer W. J. Snodgrass left yes
terday morning for .Portland, where
they will attend the committee meet
ing ofTaft-Sherman clubs tomorrow..
uL-nvrui ainniiger u urien and Ms
party of officials, who have been vis
aing the extreme east' end of the O.
R. & N., returned to Portland last Sat
urday night. '., ;
Mr. and Mrs. Singleton and Mrs.
Thomas, who have been visiting Mr.
and Mrs. A. Thomas of this city for the
past three weeks, returned this morn
ing to their home in Salt Lake City.
The. Hon. M. A. , Miller, democratic
national ' committeeman for Oregon,
passed through La Grande Sunday oh
No. 1, on his way from Chicago to
Portland, hlH headquarters. ' '
Dr. and Mrs. Blackburn -returned
this morning to their home In Baker
City. Thoso who embraced 1he oppor
tunity of hearing Dr. Blackburn In the
Baptist church Saturday and Sunday
Were highly pleased.
Miss Hazel Small of Buker Cltv. af
ter visiting for a day with County
Judge and Mrs. J. C. Henry, left Sat
urday nlKht for Portland, to cntrr St.
Helen's Hull for tho coming Hchool
year.
Frank Kllpatrlck, former manager
nnd owner of the Kllpntrlck Imple
ment house, returned last evening
from Portland, where he bus been at
tending to business matters for a few
days.
Earl KllpHtrlik, prominent In for
ensic and athletic circles as well n
lending In his clnss of seniors from an
"endemic standpoint, leaves early this
week for Eugene to complete his
course tn the state university. "'
rare rhscRTCT. tA"cr.Axrr. sr.rcry, vsst.xt, srrrr?m if, ' ms
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Rev. J. p. Gilliian leaws ti,.,
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wie Bound. t ; j ) , .
C. G. Hansen and wife lake up their
residence at Weatherbyi Ore., this
week. ' : .; ' t . ;
Hon. A. E. Eaton is ove today from
looKing after bu
war.
ests.
Alness inter-
Attorney L. J. Davis Is over today
appearing before the county Judge In
the final settlement of the tstatl of
J. W. Lawrence. ,v
Tickets will be on sale agaV tomor
row for the state fair $14.35 for the
round trip. Several left Saturday eve.
nlng. Sam Brook, D. A. McAllister and
A; B. Conley. .-.,: H
J. "W. Chenault and family are ar
ranging to pass the fall and winter In
the Willamette valley for the benefit
of Mrs. Chenault's health. North
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There are not very many from this
county ; this year attending the state
fair. Doubtless the excursion to North
Beach which so many took advan
tage of, has something to do "with the
light attendance.
Fred B. Currey left last night for
Portland, where he goes as one of the
delegates to the convention "of Btate
republican clubs, which convenes In
TnuAlJ -A-
c-unmnu. tomorrow. He wul return
Wednesday morning.
Secretary R. H. Johnson of . the
Walla Walla County Fair association,
left yesterday afternoon for La Grande
to look after business Interests, both
personal and nfM.i He JaUua i.o
be' gone " several days. Walla Walla
Union. '
The Misses ' Grace and Ethel
Knowles, who have been visiting at
the home of, Circuit Judge and Mrs.
J. WV Knowles, left last evening for
Denver and points In Kansas, where
they will spend several weeks before
returning to their home In Hoburt,
Okla. ,
J. W. Bush, manager of the Blue
Mountain creamery, Is home from
Twin Falls, where he attended to pri
vate business matters last week. He
found the new city growing with as
much vim as .has characterized , Ihe
oasis of the Idaho desert in the past
year. . '
Mrs. Grace Barrle, matron of the
Grande Ronde hospital, who went to
Portland and the coast with the ex
cursionists,' has returned home after
having had a most enjoyable trlr. She
remained a little ' longer than : the
others, but says her time was sojleat
antly occupied that she did not notice
the flight (t time. '
Bishop Whitney, who has been at
tending the L. D. S. conference,-left
thla morning for Portland. He will
proceed from The Dalles by boat to
observe the beautiful Columbia river
scenery. . This Is the first time he has
ever vlslte'd Grande Ronde valley and
he remarked that all of the beautiful
things that he had heard prior to his
visit here Is more than substantiated
by the wonderful resources of our val
ley.:. ..''': '
Georgo Fred Williams of Massachu
setts, former member of congress and
a speaker of national reputation, is
tow slated to open the democratic
campaign in Pendleton. He will be
here on September SO, Political day
of the district fair, Instead of John W.
Kern, vice-presidential nominee. Al
though Kern Is stfll scheduled to' speak
In Pendletori It Is now understood he
cannot reach here until a later date.
-Pendleton East Oregnnlan.
AT THE TLAYHOrSLS.
"Royal Chef' Cancelled, - -"The
Royal Chef ,; will not open the
opera season In this city, the card hav
ing been cancelled. The San Francis
co. Opera company Is here next Mon
day and Tuesday nights. '
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Kalp and Dill Coming. '
One of the most pleasing announce
ments to come from Manager Steward
is that Kalp and Dill are coming here
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There ate thousands seekina to act rich. If h nnf ihr it
M.,,w, lslai juu cdin mm neips you w gei rial DUt IllQ
u dmouni you save, or me largest rate for the amount invest-
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Tlie Scenic Tills Week. " -
, The Scenlc's program opens the
week strong. It has . an attraction
that will appeal to all classes of pav
trons and Manager Gardinier Is confi
dent he will please those who attend
his show,, The Bcenlc slide produc
tions are better this week than usual,
portraying - the beauties of the river
Rhine. The program lasts but ; tvo
days; be sure attend it.: '
Sherwood Tlicatef Program.
C. P. Ferrin had planned to resume
his place In the Sherwood tonight, but
his voice Is yet. In need of rest -and
a, substitute will be , supplied for,
tonight, but when the !. new pra
gram,. as announced In !."
In this Issue Is presented for the first,
time, patrons will see a showcram
med full of good films. Manager
Sherwood feels confident that- it will
prove highly popular with his patrons.
Humor about equals the, pathetic in
this program and spectators will go
away laughing, though sober thoughts
will be occasioned. . 1 ' ' ;
li homeor society can be purchased at a great saving in the t
iyiii(uajciiic(ii man duy prace in eastern uregon.
Here t S'il lrMTty.
Mrs. Alice 'Lndd, who formerly
lived In this city, but Is now located
nf S'Rttle, is in the city vlxlilng friends
and also endeavoring to sell her Fourth
street, Jefferson avenue and North La
Grunile property. Mr.,Ladd can. lie
communicated with by . addressing
Lock Box :43. "
Siwlnl Musical Numlwrs. v s
"The Frontiersman's ' Bride" de
scribes life of the early pioneer set
tlers of the west. The young briue
greets her husband amiably as he
near shore in his birch 'canoe, and
when he alights the couple repair to
their log cabin In fond embrace. Be
fore partaking of the simple meal in
the open air, he makes sure that his
f
gun Is also with him. While they arc
thus seated contentedly, a number of
Indians spring upon them from am
bush and fell the husband with one
blow. ; He Is afterwards dragged Into
th cabin, which (hey 'fire, and the
young woman Is meanwhile being car
ried 'off. From this awful fate he
struggtes to release himself and when
finally successful, U In pursuit of the
redskins. His trail is sure as he comes
upon the wife's chain and locket and
after some painful staggering man
ages to reach the Indian camp. The
outcome of this highly thrilling film
can be learned at the-Pastime tonight.
In addition to this and several other
good films, musical numbers will be
numerous. I Miss Laura Green, the
popular soprano, and George Bernle,
the well known baritone, will sing spe
cial numbers, while Mr. Burton will
render "Taffy" and "The Land of
Flowers and Sunshine."
FOR SALE Two to four acres of
suburban property, well Improved
PhnncBlack 1532. or see E. W
Knmmerer, 2004 Adnms avenue.
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Hats, each i . , . . ...98c
Shoes, . , 28c up
Overalls, men's, each ... . .48o
Overalls, boysi , . . ..... .,28c
Work Shirts, boys',' each , ,35c
Work Shirts, men's, each.. 4 5c
Dress Shirts, boys', each... 2 8c
Ladles'. Vests, each 12c
Calico, per yard ........ . , . .Be
Lawns,' per yard ,.5c
Apron Ginghams, per yard c
Outings, per Vard ,.J..C...6c
;Percales, per yard .',..,, 7 14 c
House Lining, per yard . . . .So
Bleached Muslin, per yard, . ?c
Towis, per pair , ;;..'.'. ?,T.i8c'
Linen Towels, per pair ,.;.25c
Adamantine Pins, per paper 5c
Safely Pins, a good quality,
per paper Be
Pearl Buttons, 2 dozen ...... Sc
Thread, Clark'a O. N. T. ...,4c
". Hair Pins.. wt
Darning Cotton, per spool. . . .2c
Combs, horri, tin buck. . , . . .9e
Tablets, Linen,
quality each . .
Envelopes, each .
Box Stationery, . . .
Pencil Boxes, each ' ,
Lunch ; boxes, each ..... .'-v . .
Lunch Basket, each .........
Matches, per bunch
Common Clothespins, per dozen
wide ' and good
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Heavy galvanlwd Tubs, No. 1,'. ...SOc
8-qt galvanized Tails, each ...... ISc'
8-qt Flnirlng PailM,' each ........ ISc
Dust Pans, each 10c
Milk Pans, 4-qt. each ............ ,0c
Ptiddlng Pans, from 4c to !c
6c, 9c and 13c Notion tiibles.
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IXlOTpALL JIEKTIXG THURSDAY.
Ivocnl FootlMiIl Team Will Be Organ
Izotl This Wwk If Potihlble.
Some sort of an athletic club look
ing toward the promulgation of ama
teur football in this city will be form
ed next Thursday night when a meet
ing of local adherents will bo called
for the purpose of starting the football
movement. . Tho meeting will be held
In ,thG Observer office at 7:45 and
every friend, of football Is Invited to
attend this meeting.
FOR RENT A furnished house;
moderln; close In; 9 rooms. Bath
and pantry. Call at 1405 6th St., or
phone Red 1472.
Murrlajre Lb-ens?.
A marriage license va Issued In the
Hirk's office to Chns. H. Benchnnd
Miss Maty L. Grow, both of Cove.
Fire Conditions Improve.'
Calumet, Mich., Sept. 14.Th fire
situation In the north peninsula con
tinues to Improve. No big conflagra
tions are reported today. Incoming
bouts say the pall of smoke overhangs
Lake Superior from Soo to Duluth. '
J. (1. Phelps Stokes, better known
at home In New York as the million
aire socialist, will speak In La Grande
Tuesday night.
Greatness Is measured by our re-
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Leader of men never wait to
oa prtpular appreciation.
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Is Ihe place to get the best
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SOFT DRINKS ( ,
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AMUSEMENT PARLORS ;
The best Billiard and Pool ;
Tables In Eastern Oregon
and the only Ivory Balls in
La Grande.
A RESORT FOR CENTLENEN t
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Next Door to Post Office.
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Statement of the Condition of the
FARMERS AND TRADERSNATIONAL BAN
OF LA GRANDE,
At the Close of Business July 13, 1908.
, ASSETS, v , , '
loam .$ 77.644.00
J.84,73
19,732.39
15,611.00
1,000.00
Time
Overdrafts, temporary ...
Bonds, warrants, etc ....
Banking house and fixtures
Other real estate
CASH AND AVAILABLE ASSETS
tj. S. bonds and
premiums ...315.875.00 .
Demand loans . 16,363.70
Cash and due
from banks .. 17,865.20
6 per cent re
demption fund 760.00 189,633.90
Total 1202,490.02
; LLiBILITTES. ,
Capital stock ...,....... 60,000.1:
Surplus and undivided
profits .
Circulation
Dividends unpaid
Rediscounts
DeposlU and due to banks 173,076.1?
A'fJJSl i i vi.l i3 E l1;' :
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1,711.4V
15.000.06
1.200.0
, 500.0
Total
....$2a,400.Ct
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MCVI-'ltK IUST hTOUM.
SIwh-Ih Durkenisl for a
With Dust In Greut
Short Tine
A lunula nee.
One of the must Severn dust storms
thut has vMted the ity In several
yenrs made life out of doors miserable
for a Mhort time this afternoon.
Tho streets were fulrly blackened
for a time and vision did not exUnl
across the street. Those who suffMcd
IllOHi. rerhaiiM. from th. l.rl..f hnt
vere ruin of du.-.(, .were membei-s jT
the Und office line. Refuse frtnn thr
alleys was picked ud by the wind unB
carried along tho main streets in ioi
puny with the dust. Hitched tcaim
bt-canm scared but fortunately nom
broke awny from their moorings nl
ao actual carnage was done.
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: ' we arc snowins me newebiiyi.eb unu laiesi icatiier,coml)inations, metal mountingsetc in i
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