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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 16, 1908)
- " . ' ' : LOCAL ITEMS. V '; ' County Chairman Peare, who was called to Portland on political matters. Is home again. The county clerk issued a license to R. C. Mack of Huntington, a drug gist, and Josephine May Woods. Ba kef City Democrat. ;V ' Fred B. Currey, who attended the meeting of " Taft-Sherman clubs, In Portland, will arrive home tomorrow morning. ' . Mrs. C. '-H. Upton, Oscar Coolldge and Mary Rumelhart are local peo ple who made timber and . stone , proofs today. . ' - .''' Mr. and Mrs. Brenholts left last night, for the east. Mrs. Brenholts expects to make quite a visit.. He will return in about two weeks. , D. A. McAllister went up on the morning train to North Powder to visit his son, until the latter part of ; the week.' 'J, G. Phelps Stokes, the noted so cialist, left this morning for Pendle ton after spending yesterday and last night in this city. , Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Hamilton, who have been visiting relatives in the val ley, have returned to their home in Harney county. . , Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Mackey are tak ing In the state fair. They will also visit relatives in Albany before re turning. ...- - -; ,.. .. - - Chris Stackland was over from Cove today and was forced to plow hia way ' home through the mud occasioned by the continuous rains of the forenoon! , Miss Marjorie Pittman of Colorado Fprlngs, is visiting at the C M. Humphreys home. ' She will visit go to Elgin to teach in the high ."school.- ' " , Earl Kllpatrick left today for Eu gene, where he, enters the U. of o, to complete his course.. His senior year will be marked by his editorship of the Oregon Weekly. Henry Rlnehart of Elgin, was in the city today and made The Observer of fice a friendly call. He stated that his brother Lou, is not quite as well as he has been since he became conval escent after his critical Illness!' " Willie Hamilton-re turned this fiforir lng from Bingham Canyon, Utah, where he has spent a portion pf the summer vacation. He will re-enter high school at once arid fatten the football squad with his presence. Prank W. Jolly, senior member of the Foley barber shop proprietors, left last night for Portland, where a brother Is 111 In a hospital there. He will return Friday with him If physi cally able. In the neighborhood of $40,000 monthly remuneration for employes of the O. R. & N., was received by lo-; eal agent Keeney this morning and distributed to the army of officials and laborers here today. J. L. Cavlness received a fine Jersey bull calf by express today. Mr. Cavl . ness has always made it a rule to grow the best grade of stock. He saysi It costs no more to feed a good ani mal than It does an Inferior one. E. II. Foster wag up from La Orande yesterday on business. His friends here were glad to meet him, and es pecially gind to hear that the hard ware business In which ho has cm burked In La Grande, I proving a success. Mr. Foster for several years was connected with one of the large hardware firms of thin city. Baker Hty Herald. , , A fellow nn an O. R. &. N. train the "ther night stood off the whole train. short distance out of Baker, He had purchased a ticket at Huntington, h '"Id, and Inst his hat check. The rew demanded that he get off and before doing so he knocked the Pull- "isn conductor down, and stood the whole crew off with a blackjiick. faker City Herald. Wit nrn ivv uiv PURSES, " - t. -w . . - j . . . - , -... . g.y.tt v iiiiwi n;n if, i w ii fi tW ' W tt WVt YPb lA Am rai County Chairman John Wilson has ued a call to all democrats to meet m this city Saturday evening for the Purpose of organising a Bryan-Kerr club.. ' ' - E. R. Humphreys, a brother of the deputy assessor, leaves tonight for Eugene to enter the State university. He was a student in Weston Normal last year. v . Architect C. R. Thornton is la Wal lowa county. His plans for their new court house was recently accented. anA he has a residence or two under con struction that call him there at this time. ; ' - ; ' i The Observer office is getting "but some large posters for A., j. story of Summervillc, who on the 29th will have a public sale of pedigreed Poland China hogs, 65 In number! Mr, Story thinks he will have to seek, a warmer climate in the near future. : - To Confer on Roads. . Washington,' Sept. 1. America will be officially represented at the International Good Roads congress to bo held in Paris next month, ac cording to an announcement made to day. The French ministry of public wufks nas jfrsuea tormal Invitations to all highway authorities o fthis coun try and many will probably attend.' Chauler Chosen by Democrats. Rochester, Sept 16. Lewis Stuyve- sant Chanler, former lieutenant gov ernor of Now. York, was unanimously nominated -tn - - r". " democratic state convention. Memorial for Kam Jones. Oklahoma City. . Okla., Sept. 16 Funds are being raised by ' the ' Ep worth league societies of Oklahoma for the erection of a handsome monu ment to the memory of the late Rev. Sam Jones, the famous Georgia evan gelist. Jones last work as an evan gelist was In this state, and he has thousands of admirers here. The me morial will cost about $5000. j Coffers Well Filled. , Salem, Sept. 15. A cash statement for the eight months eiiJliig August 31, has been Issued by the state treas urer. It shows the condition of the treasury to be as follows: Cash on hand January 1, 1908. $116,537.08; re- rr4nta frrvnv atata to v - nv ce4pts from? state tax, Interest on tax, fees from department of state and in come from inheritance and corpora tion tax, $1,075,442. Disbursements, Including warrants for. current ex penses and transfers to library fund, $817,574.49. Ttal cash on hand Aug ust 31, $203,864.40. Cash on hand In irreduclblo school fund January 1, $293,281.60; receipts from payments on sales of lands, mort gages and district bonds and escheated estates total $916,548.50. Disburse ments, including school district bond purchases, warrants and loans, $349, 824.56. ' C Of the Income from the Irreducible school fund, cash on hand August 31, was $17,C55.72. Cash on and In the agricultural college fund, $2,526.77. The university fund was $795.47, and the Income $4019.62. Cash on hand In the funds for special purposes, $542,942.87. . ('oniiwtlcut Fair. nrrlln. Conn., Sept. 15. Under the auspices of the Connecticut Agricul tural society, a state fair of considera ble magnitude was opened here to day. This la the first state fair hvld by the society Klnce 189t5, when such an exhibition took place in Meriden. Thirteen-Venr-OId lioy Shot. Olympln. Wash.. Sept. 15. Tho body of Arthur Meyer, aged 13, son of William Meyer, of Chambers Prairie, found yesterday Inside the. gate of a farm near this city, a 22 caliber rifle by his side, and a bullet hole through his head. Tho bullet entered through the mouth. The shooting lit suppoHcd to have been accidental. c.hfutni flip flPlLPct QtllpQ nnrl Infncf jn w n vsiv sswowv .j.v mhv su,v, ivuuivi t o w i i i u 1 1 1 u 1 1 u . POCKET BOOKS, THESE GOODS ARE rROM int LLAUIMi MAKERS A.D ARE CORRECT IN EVERY POINT OF runow H ,u . v. E'J :r;ZiV:in' L-K c::Aypa, orxc:x, .ixxlseat,; stt't. zi mi. . .:, SOCITTX. , ? The Woman' Home Missionary so ciety of the Methodist ; church will hold lit Quarterly tea," Friday after noon, September 18, at the home of Mrs. J. c. Henry, on Main avenue. A program has been prepared which win begin promptly at 3 o'clock. Tea will be served at 4 p. m. All members and friends of the church are cor dially Invited to attend. . , ' ' '. ' Gore-Waller. C Char'.es Gore and Miss Elizabeth Waller were united in marriage last Ve,n In he Baptist churchy Rev. V. v Glbsn." officiating! !l Mr. and Mrs. Gore will be at home at once on Greenwood street. The feroom and bride are well known and highly re spected young people' of "this city and have a large circle of . friends, f j i THE ANDERSON CASE. Warrant Still In the' Hand of the - Officers. ;,: ; .. : The warrant for the aTrest of Charles Anderson, charged with vio lating the local option law, was served late- this afternoon. Mr. Anderson was 111 at home yesterday; His place of bus iness was searched, also his barn at home;, .Jo the latter " "'c'" ao iwuuu Biorea. ait. An derson says that when the law went into effect he moved his goods to the barn. He will be given a hearing to night at 5 o'clock. Pnlntlns Rox Factory. . The Geortr- Palmer Lumber com pany's box lrutory and dry sheds are now being painted. E. K. Harris hat the ocntract. This is the second big contract Mr. Harris has secured from the company. The two buildings cover a large area of ground und add much to the appearance of thrift that is so characteristic out at the big mill al ready. Funeral Held Today. ffThe funeral of the late Miss Roxie Robba wnn hplri th( Bfiurnnnn fvvtv. the Baptist church. The casket stand . . .... ... was Dannea witn beautiful flowers, tokens of the ' high esteem in which the deceased was held In this city.. . Open Wltli Counterfeiters. Next Monday night will see the presentation of VThe Counterfeiters" In tho. Steward . opera house by the Clonlgal Repertoire company, which comes here for three nights, Monduy, Tuesday and Wednesday. ; , Walked Long Distance. Seattle, Sept. 16. Mrs. Anna John son, aged 56, who walked from St. Paul to Butte, earning 35 pounds .f luggage, arrived lust night on th. Northern Palfle from North Taklma. searching for hi. husband, who Is be lieved to be ill somewhere in Seaflto. Tim'Io Jhv iii Kansas. Topeka, Kan.. 8ept. 15. -Speaker J. G. Cannon will make a stumping tour of Kansas this week, appearing at In dependence tomorrow and In this city on Thursday. Local republicans will extend a hearty reception to "Uncle Joe." - ' Rediiee Fruit Ruteu, Washington, Sept. 15. By order of the interstate commerce eommlxnlon, a reduction of from 10 to 20 per cent In the freight rates on fruits and veg etables from Florida to all oaUrn cities becomes effective today. Frnu-i'init Dny. Louisville, Ky., tept. 15.- -frule rii ill dny was celebi.u-d today at the Ken tucky state fair, with conventions o tho Hon Hoo, lumbermen, millers postmasters, fraternal bodies und temperance societies of tho state. ... .v V I J , x -JL J There are thousands sepkirin in nei amount that yon earn that helps you to get rich but the H it amount you save, or the largest rate for the amount Invest- n ed. ;, ;.;';V;;:,--,:yv . tt If II you make by purchasinci vour school suonlies. dm hrt It drv aoods. Hats, each ....43c ....98c. 28c up ....48c .....8c Hats, each Shoe9, .; '. , Overalls, men's, each Overalls, . boys, Work Shirts, boys', each . .35c Work Shirts, men's, each.. 45c Dress Shirts, boys', each, , .28c Dress 'Shirts, -mn' .v - i Ladles' Vests, each ...... ..12c 1 Tablets. Linen, wide . quality each , . ..... , Envelopes, each Box Stationery, ..... . , and . good 5c sc .. 13c and up 5c ,........12c .; .25c l.lc Pencil Boxes, each . Lunch boxes, each ......... . Lunch Baskets, each Matches, per bunch .Common Clothespins, per dozen BEST STOCK. Found Dead With $60() In Gold. Oregon City, Ore., Sept. 15. The authorities are trying to identify the remains of an aged man found near Springbrook. When searched $660 In gold was' found on' tho body. The man had white hair and beard, and was probably 75 years of age, . Fine Souvenir Tomorrow. The Sherwood Electric announces that it hus some splendid souvenirs for tomorrow's matinee. The prizes to be give-away with each admission are worth more than the price of the ticket. Tho program la also good and with the two together, the house should receive a large patronage at Its matinee. 0'C0NNEL'Sl t Is the place to get the best CIGARS AND TOBACCO at the right price SOFT DRINKS I that are soft AMUSEMENT PARLOtS J t The best Billiard and Pool t Tables in Eastern Oregon I and the only Ivory Balls in 4 La Grande. ARESORTfORGENTLENEN 10' CO till EL'S 1 vvvf IU rUSt VlUCe. T t4-$-fr3t4'''M Ipnlhpt nnmhinf:n..r i a- . rniULJ lllll n ILL IX nc in ifm Calico, per yard . ' . . . . , , , ; . . 6c Lawns, per yard ,5o Apron Ginghams, per yard 6Uc Outings, per yard 6q ;Percales, per yard 7'.ic House Lining, per yard ,..'.5o Bleached Muslin, per yard.. 9c Linen Towels, per pair .25o .lo mi .. Statement of the mum FARMERS AND TRADERS NATIONAL BANK iLk.... At the Close of Busln ess July lit, 1908. ASSETS. Time loana ...........,.$ 77,666.00 Overdrafts, temporary ... 1,844.71 Bonds, warrants, etc. .... 19,782.39 Banking houia and fixtures 15,611.00 Other real estate' 6,000.00 CASH AND AVAILABLE ASSETS U. 8. bonds 'and premiums ...$15,675.00 Demand loans 15,358,70 " Cash and due from banks .. 37.86S.20 5 per cent re demption fund 750.00 139,(33.10 Total $262,490,02 We want ycur fcarkirg ic-.cunt. We tr csrcfui with try bvsiress ea- " trusted to us, and our record for copiervatum in the put n cur best ttwf The Farmers and Traders National Bank O ? LA GRANDE McvU-o IiHleH'ii(lcii'c ny, City of Mexico, Sepf. 16. With all the enthusiasm which the Americans across the northern border dlnplny on tho Fourth of July, the 98th annlver sniy of the achievement of Independ ence by the Mexicans over the mn lanls was celebrated today. The fesl tivltles begon yesterday, the birthday Prowldent Dlax, unl continued 1 1 d , IIIULul 1 1 1 U Li 1 1 Llil Xo, CIC III Z SHOPPING BAGS I STYLE 0RA RTISTIC VVORKMAIVStilP FLtAbt. SEE OUR WINDOW. : 1" r?- ? r? . jr. Z Adamantine Pins, per papi r 5o Safety Pins, a good quality, , per paper ,V; 5c' Pearl Buttons, 8 dozen uc Thread, Claik'a O. N. T. l . ..c Hair Tins, wire, perjnpor, .Jb, tmrntng Cotton, pep"sponl7 ",T72cw Combs, horn, tin back, . 8o Heavy galvanized Tubs, No. l, 8-cit galvnn!.ed Pr.ilo. each . . . 8-qt Flalrlng Palls, each ..... Dust Pons, , each ........ ... . Milk Prns, 4-qt' ea:h. ....... . , ..St'c ...ISC ,..lRe ...lCia .. . 4 Puddln,? Pans, from 6c, 9c and 13c Notloil tables. 4e to Si o SMALLEST PRICES. Condition of U "1 LIABILITIES, Capital stock ...........$ (0,0d9.- Surplus and undivided .Profits I-.71S.4S Circulation 15,000.00 Dividends unpaid l.SGO.Ott Rediscounts ............ 4,500.00 Deposits and due to banks 17I.076J&T Total 263,400.OJ through today with many efciOncatni exercises, which will culminnt t ninhv with fireworks, ..UlumLantm and concerts and the op-nlng of emi gre. 1 Orciiiilatioii Dcfermf. Tho high seliool athletic orjfrinf::n tlon dlil not take steps last ewrt!tK t? form a football auxiliary, tho eVktit being postponed until tonight. NEVLIN KfoMDARVi . - - ... - mm A JL - A , L A i