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LOCAL ITEMS.
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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. ...- - -;
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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.
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PURSES,
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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.
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THESE GOODS ARE rROM int LLAUIMi MAKERS A.D ARE CORRECT IN EVERY POINT OF
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. .:, 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
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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.
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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
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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 -
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Ladles' Vests, each ...... ..12c
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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 $660 In
gold was' found on' tho body. The
man had white hair and beard, and
was probably 75 years of age, .
Fine Souvenir Tomorrow.
The Sherwood Electric announces
that it hus some splendid souvenirs
for tomorrow's matinee. The prizes
to be give-away with each admission
are worth more than the price of the
ticket. Tho program la also good and
with the two together, the house
should receive a large patronage at Its
matinee.
0'C0NNEL'Sl
t Is the place to get the best
CIGARS AND TOBACCO
at the right price
SOFT DRINKS I
that are soft
AMUSEMENT PARLOtS J
t The best Billiard and Pool
t Tables in Eastern Oregon
I and the only Ivory Balls in
4 La Grande.
ARESORTfORGENTLENEN
10' CO till EL'S
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Ipnlhpt nnmhinf:n..r i a-
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Calico, per yard . ' . . . . , , , ; . . 6c
Lawns, per yard ,5o
Apron Ginghams, per yard 6Uc
Outings, per yard 6q
;Percales, per yard 7'.ic
House Lining, per yard ,..'.5o
Bleached Muslin, per yard.. 9c
Linen Towels, per pair
.25o
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.. Statement of the
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FARMERS AND TRADERS NATIONAL BANK
iLk....
At the Close of Busln ess July lit, 1908.
ASSETS.
Time loana ...........,.$ 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 $262,490,02
We want ycur fcarkirg ic-.cunt. We tr csrcfui with try bvsiress ea- "
trusted to us, and our record for copiervatum in the put n cur best ttwf
The Farmers and Traders National Bank
O ? LA GRANDE
McvU-o IiHleH'ii(lcii'c ny,
City of Mexico, Sepf. 16. With all
the enthusiasm which the Americans
across the northern border dlnplny on
tho Fourth of July, the 98th annlver
sniy of the achievement of Independ
ence by the Mexicans over the mn
lanls was celebrated today. The fesl
tivltles begon yesterday, the birthday
Prowldent Dlax, unl continued
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SHOPPING BAGS I
STYLE 0RA RTISTIC VVORKMAIVStilP
FLtAbt. SEE OUR WINDOW.
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Adamantine Pins, per papi r 5o
Safety Pins, a good quality, ,
per paper ,V; 5c'
Pearl Buttons, 8 dozen uc
Thread, Claik'a O. N. T. l . ..c
Hair Tins, wire, perjnpor, .Jb,
tmrntng Cotton, pep"sponl7 ",T72cw
Combs, horn, tin back, . 8o
Heavy galvanized Tubs, No. l,
8-cit galvnn!.ed Pr.ilo. each . . .
8-qt Flalrlng Palls, each .....
Dust Pons, , each ........ ... .
Milk Prns, 4-qt' ea:h. ....... .
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Puddln,? Pans, from
6c, 9c and 13c Notloil tables.
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SMALLEST PRICES.
Condition of U
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LIABILITIES,
Capital stock ...........$ (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.
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