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?.' f ' v' '-9 v - ' - ; t s . LOCAL rtrus. .4 - ; w v - i 3f - a : IT. it ' 'tv ' e hi J 1 :! ,4 :- 'h. i l ii 2 !: f-- ; lot' it;:. II 1i:l r.t i i 2 'V' !.t r 1 r.i.'a it- i. a ,Til it vuri' --i. f. lbs: .-.,:i .Uh Ki'Uiy ItliKhPrt, whi r.: iriii-J t Elgin this .inornliis.'. . Ku::i.lno, win re b;i mil coiniTisnct ciuru' in C; t;.'(' ();. . ... V 'Avrhle J. Urah'am. left I'.iis ni.)in Ins for Piovo, utan,--tj. ;iU.;ik1 school the entiling yar.' "Mr. Matlicwrt- potumcil th! 'mnmlns from ArUntrtoti.Avhne he v.a.i loftking after Ills lain! inUrestH. . Pi', anil Sirs. 'A. L. P-Ichnvdson lc-f; tnilay for Portland, where they' will spend .three weeks visiting' friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Warren returned tiluy from Union, where they hove been visiting for a few days. Attorney Lcroy Lomax of Baker City, Is a lest" busiiirsa -visitors in he city today. ; ;. W Ed Kiddle of Island City, went to Baker City this morning on business matters. , "' Dr. C. ,H. Merrlt of Alton, Iowa, who has been visiting Drs. C. II. Vp- iuu uiiu vi.uliubuu, leu today via Si'atteh for his home. Football players an J those Interest ed, should rer.iember the organisation ir.eeting in The Observer ofhee this evening at 7:45. . , JIlss Pearl Huff and Miss Naomi Williamson, left today for Eugene, where they will re-enter the Univer sity of Oregon. . llins Opal Graham and Miss Bertha Showers 16ft this morning to attend school at Logan, Utah, and .Master Fay Graham left for Montpelier to visit t'rlends. Mrs. Laura Stults, who came up from Portland Tuesday to attend the funeral of Miss Roxle Tlobbs, accom panied by her Bon, (Clarence, will re turn tomorrow evening. C. D. Huffman has gone to Salem, where he will visit the fair and Inci dentally attend a meeting of1 the leg islative committee of the state grange which meets tomorrow. Threshing crews are taking advan tage of the lay-offs occasioned this weok to come to La Grande and lay in nuppllcs. Several crews have vis ited the city since yesterday morning. Mrs. Virginia Quintan, who has been pending a few weeks with her old- time friends, Dr. and Mrs. F. E, Moore', returned last evening to her home in Kansas City. The rains have delayed construction f the Pioneer Flouring Mill com pany warehouse at Island City. Ev- rythlng Is In readiness for the cotn- jinenccment of the work, and this will Stake nlnna na innn na tho Yvoathnt permits. "Evelyn" Xesblt, the popular sales- tman for Cldl.e McFalt of, Portland, rc- I urned la.n nicht from Wallowa coun y, thus wiklng his last trip on the tage from Elgin to Wallowa. He re ports a conitant rain In that county, nd things lacking gloomy for the ex itrslon Sun lay. -. Allen Peal, who 10 years ago man- '(?ed the niue Mountain hotel, Is In fhe city for nn eastern machinery iflrm, arrannlni machinery for the oorge Pnltner Lumber company'r lanlnlg mill. Mr. Teal has many fihnds here and ho will tnko advan- 'ge of his visit to call on some of his Id-time acquaintances. Fred B. Currey returned this morn- fnjf from Portland. He was a dele gate to the state convention of Hepub- ic-m clubs, which met In the nietrop lis Tuesday. Portland has been cn ylng nice weather the pant week, '"d he states the Grande Itomlers-who "e taking In the fair ami Portland I' re having a nice time. ITHMslI CIIAUT!.!: soov. Wore Week Is Out dinner Ordinance Will IW In Print. In a few days, this week some im''' the entire .ordinance Including ,1P n(w charter, will be published in J1 he Observer and the voter will get if first glimpse at what he will be rilled to vote upon at the special elec- l()n In November. The charter Itself x a trifle nhortcr than the one which voted on and rejected a year or ' aBo, and every voter In the cltr? flould rra,i u , atall. Watch for ' PPearance! : til : ?: ii J,' a A? rs.ec -urn - s.i'.yr.uiy nis;:a,- I:' i.i 'Liir.y v,-ii) 'bo iV:;.' .1 thrf-c -.t':.-fnfc' - ;1 b-t" it ill !.: $ccd- J-"!)! UZ i .l.:: V t5 e AaotU-r highly t kciUiig rdi' ulcd'li; a 'CiuoW entVy ' 1Hi!'tiit where two cou!cfa vviii . cii;v,ie other. . ' ' : r.:n-e. What wiU undottbtPOly prove "to be the, nv-A e::citi:1K "race . cf the series i.s a dual coatc-st ', between 'tllube" iSwc-lf-l ani Frank Itechlln, for a"de bet. Buth men are clever skaters, and the outcome of the event will be closely contested. ' Follo-Alng the face- dancing will be In order until 12 o'clock, the Thomas ore-lustra playing. " . sociETl. ' .- .:- .-' ' . . '.;', 4- . .. Afternoon llvo iinniiimi Charming hostesses proved Mrs. J. D. Slater, Mrs. W. J. Llndsey and Miss Slater at the ever popular Five Hun dred party which they gave yesterday afternoon at the homo of the former on Washington avfnue. - The rooms were very artistically decorated with asters and pink roses one room in pink rosea and asters, one In purple asters, one In white, and 'one In red, lending ' added beauty wherever placed. . The highest score was made by Mrs. H. C Grady, and Mrs. Julius Roesch following a close second. A dainty lunch was served by the hostesses, bringing to a colse a most delightful afternoon.- The Invited guests follows: . Mesdanies J. II. Watson, Charles Cochran, George Cochran, Charles Clements, M. K. Hall, C. T. 'Bacon, Newlln, J. J. Carr, J. II. Stevens, W. H. Bohnenkamp, H. C. Grady, J. Thelsen, O. E. Dldion, DeLyle Green, M. B. Donohue, F. L. Meyers, L. H. Russell, E. E, Bragg. J. M. Berry, C. A. Vurplllat, Dawson, R. Logan, N. Molltor, R. L. Richardson, A. Newlln, J. Van Buren, McCulley, G. M. Richey, William Allinson, F. E. Moore,. George Palmer, Vincent Palmer,' F. Lilly, Byrkit, T. Oliver, Noll!,' A. B. Cherry, Conkey, O. E. Silvcrthorn, W. W. Ber ry, A. V. Andrews, H. E. Cbolidge, F. H. Kiddle, F. Holmes, A. Hunter, Foster, T. Scroggln, Shea, T. Ormond, J. A. Russell, C. J. Scrlber, E. Eelder. W. R. Jones, Gulling, Mac Wood, Laughlln, Preston, Carpy, L. Dunn, C. Dunn, C. B. Cauthorn, J. E. Forty, J. Roesch, Ed Wright, Beckley, P. Thelsen. R. Newlln, C. II. Finn, Alk lnq, J. Snodgrass, Ed Thomaa, Ed munds, L. Rcmlllard, J. Clark,' War nick, Rltter, J. Slater, C. Smith and J. H. McCoy; Misses Adams, Slater, Cheesewright, Newlln, Anson, Bohnen- kamp. i:iitortaliiM '500" Club. Mrs. Jay Van Buren this afternoon entertained the "500" club. Liiht re freshments were served. . n. m. a. .v. i:i.i:ct oi-tickks. .Junior Athletes In m1 Trim for the l ull Work In Football. . The Blue Mountain Athletic .asso ciation met last evening and elected Fred Lottes as president, and David Stoddard as manager for the year l'.iOS, nnd are preparing for an active football senson. This organization ha. been organized for the past two yeart and hns witnessed many hard foiifihl battles. Tlie boys will soon by lug their challenges brondcast. . r.vxt V IMltCE. Sixteen T1miiiuI Doltarn Offcml for a TllljniooU Dairy I'nriii. W. B. Alderman, who lives two mtles north of Tillamook, has been offered $ 18.00 for his ranch, which consists of SO acres, or $320 an acre, For a part of his ranch he was offnretl J.'iOO an aero, and for another portion 1400 an ncrp. The ranch Is considered ono of the most valuable In the coun ty. Mr. Alderman Is said to have netted 1117 per cow on It durlnj the nnt 12 months. Gun Wlckland will probably purchase the ranch. 3 ; . -.i-. I. ;.'.'!: v iifi'i." is, . t:i5-.t:i ii o .:it, ,i.-'--.'r- :y p:-.v,. ; : ! ;. ill. "j or l- !': : h i;y p.c'nl.M t: C!u:sJ?;3rv had by Kim the savii-aoi: !l of ihft c"j!' i w!" pa'ny h.;..' their 'work, a .spotien v.-e'i ..t!;v r!:o to 'I-t:;; ..'s. !.Wu( -.i'.v Stioi ':;per3. huve of the pry poi'tsiiyed by tha Cloui- gur.oinj-jiny. iu)-.j art entitled to' the 1 SupjH.it of all tl-.eat'wr.orcH:;.:,' T!-.k.-i will, bo on. f ale Saturday at.' po;nla. Pric 23c, ?Jc ani 50c. "' ' ' Come 4 11 I lain, ' -With attractive musical numbers 'in the shape of trios and a splendid pro gram, it Is no wonder that the Scenic theater has been drawing good crowds despite the weather that would make the most ardent patron study condi tions before leaving his comfortable hearth. The matinee this afternoon, and the three . performances tonight, wind up the present program. Tho r "-- ; .m a big hit at this house, and democrats and republicans alike . applaud the clear picture of "Big Bill." THE DEVIL. The Grout Eastern Craze Told'Iu Pic ture at the Pastime. ; Synopsis cf Scenes: - The Spark of Love Karl, an ar tist, meets former sweetheart at her husband's house;, both believe their love dead; Olga. a faithful wife; Karl. six years absent; old memories awake; husband orders Karl to paint his wife's portrait; to sit following day. Mini), the "Model" Karl passes a restless night; Mlml reproaches for coldness; he promises to visit her; Ol ga and huesband meet Miml on talrs; Karl and Olga feel an ' Influence; strive to resis; husband departs. The Tempter Appears Preparation for alttlng; Olga removes waist; star tled by sudden appearance of Devil; His cynical philosophy bvercomes scruples; terrifies Olga; she rushes from rmoom. Karl and the Devil Devil praises Olga; urges, hints, promises; forces invitation to ball from Olga; Karl and Olga about to kiss when husband ar rives embarrassment; Devil satlsfac-: torlly' explains. Mlml and Olga Meet Mlml calls; Devils hides her; Makes Olga jeolons; revcalB Miml; Karl tries to explain; Olga leaves Karl goes to Mlml's houFO. ' v The "Lost Sovereign" Karl tries to resist temptation; Devil tells story; shows how he may lose Olga; maddenrf Karl; threatens to thoot; a sneer calms.; ' At the Ball In honor of Elsa; Olza mntch maker; Devil creates commo tion; powerless against Elsa; ocntrols Karl and Olga, A Devil's Trap Commands Olga to cloak; Karl fears an elopement; husband removes cloak; Karl confus ed; Devil gloats. The Devil's Letter Olga decides to write Karl; "Never to see her again"; Devil dlctutes; "I love you; I am yours; take me, Olga tries to recover letter. She faints, t " Tempter Triumphs Olga visits the studio; Devil gives a letter to Karl; he burns It; goes to bin room; Olga chagrined; turns to dpart; Devil In tercepts; gives her real letter; kIk rushes to Karl's room; Devil watches; his work accomplished. Robert Burton will be heard again hi two new pictured song suecesm s. George S. Blrnlo has been engaged for the balance of tho week In burl tone nolo. W'GIhTltATIOX HOOKS'. Will Open Monday, S.-pteinlH-r SI, for Prcvl(l'iitlnl I :i-t Ion In V'nlon. . Commencing Monday, the 21st, the registration books will bo open in the office of tho county 'tierk to permit those who have not registered, to do so prior to the presidential election. Those who swore their votes In at the Jun election by o doing regis tred, and they will appear on the books the snme as If they had regis torcd regularly. - ! o 51 i r .n W If.. . C -' ' ' P::? H uu "'" rifbhig ycur sawoi supplies, shoes, hnls, J . f 1 F S 2 V r a . . . . .... U unc or SQ&etvxan-beBiirchned-pJ a A f Bargain1 Easement Hats, each . . Hats, each . , . Shoes, , , , Overalls, men's, Overalls, boys, , . . .4Sc . . . .9Sc .28c up ...4Sc ....SSc each Work Shirts, boys', each . .35e Work Shirts, men's, each.. 4 5c Dress Shirts, boys', each. ..28c V" i - ' Lades' Ve3ts, each .12c Tablets, Linen, wide ' and quality each . , Envelopes, each . Box Stationery, . . . ,5c, ........ Be 13c and up .I.,.. ..5c .......12c .......250 ... .....lc Pencil Boxes, each Lunch boxes, each ., Lunch -Basket, each ......... Matches,, per bunch .......... Common Clothespins, per dozen BEST STOCK. ME (Aril Arlo Meyers "heads the high school football team this fall", according to action taken last evening by the stu dent body. Ingles Is student manager for the football squad. The prospects are extremely bright as a' large per cent of last year's team Is In tho field and much new material is on hand. In fact, tho weight of tha eleven villi bo considerably more than last year. Practice wasto,'have been Inaugurated this evening, but rainy wenther for bids. In the coaching staff, the team will bo well supplied, jib aside from Head Coach Mlcklrson, u student and disci ple of Phil King, the reknown "king" of coaches, stationed in Wisconsin university a few years ago, will bo on hand to render valuable Instruc tions. This is James F. Wall, ab stracterfor tho La Grando Investment compuny. Ho knows football as only Phil King can tench It, und will bo a great help to the coaching depart ment. Notli'P of Meeting of Equalization lloanl of I'uioii County. Notice Is hereby given that the equalization board of Union county. Oregon, will meet at the court house In tho city of Ln Grande, on Monday, October 19th, 190. nt 10 o'clock a. in. "Petitions for the reduction of a particular assessment or assessment shall be made In writing, verified by thn n:ith of tha ann1l,nn .... ..o,.. ney, and be fllefl with the boi.rd dur-' ing the first week It Is by law required to be In session, and any pHliton or application not so made, verified, nnd filed. shrill not bo considered or acted upon by tho board." (Chapter 260, Section 4, Page 451, Sessions Laws of 1907.) The board 'will continue In session for a period of 30 days, unless the work coming before said body shall be complettd sooner. R. A. HUG, Deod-w4t Assessor. II s 5 " .) T.'A'H ill cr m . i'fSFzf fiVl - fnr than any piace in Eastern Oreqon. V- Calico, per yard ........ ... .5c . Lawns, per yard ...... .-. , . . 5c Apron Ginghams, per yard O'.ic Outings,- per yard .. .5c jPoiiealeper yard ...... 7 Vi c , House Lining, per. yard . . '. .5c Bleached Muslin, per yard, ,9c . -iwr paw T. JSc' Linen Towels, per pair ,25c good . .lc o n Statenw nt of the Condition of the . FARMERS AND TRADERS NATIONAL BANK fciji OF LA GRANDE, At the. Close of Dusln rss July IS, 1008. ASSETS. Time loans $ Overdraft, temporary ... 77.S66.00 J, 848. 73 19.7S2.S9 15,11.00 1,000.00 Bonds, warrants, etc .... Banking house end fixtures Other real estate CASH AND AVAILABLE ASSETS IT. S. bonds and premiums ...$15. 75. 00 Demand loans 15,353.70 Cash and due from banks .. 37,855. 0 5 per; cent re dereptlon fund 750.00 139,63!. 90 Total ......$262,490.02 We want ycur bsr.kirj t c-cur.t. We are careful with sry business en trusted to us, nd cur record for ccnwvet'f nvin the ptt it cur best cuv- ?? t,,..&,?JPrJ.he-.,u,urei, NCT 7HE LAl C EST. but 1st ft convince you tha; WE ARE THE EEST tank to do business with The Farmers and Traders National Bank OF LA GRANDE rOSIPIE ASTER SHOW Inclement weather Is rcipoUHlhl. for a postponement of tho Aster show planned to ho held In this city next Saturday afternoon nnd evening. The general arrangement committee held a consultation this morning, oh ! In view of tho gloomy prorpect for Saturday's wrnthor, It. was deemed udvlsabli! to call tho event off rather than make It "n half-henrled affair. A delay of n week" would imt harm things materially, and even through a trlflo later, would be better than attempting to conduct tho show next Saturday when Indications point to a continuation of tho wenther that has prevailed for tho' past two or three days. Though tho event n to be postponed until the first opportunity to give It, tit Ii';.' hut- ttU - f rv -j-'untnt ?rr,f H Hi; . ' 1 m .si . 0 arpxt czvhm m :th Adamantlno Pins, per paper Cc- Safety Pins, a good Quality, Per paper .. ...':,. 6c Pearl Buttons, 2 dozen ......5c Thread, Clark's O.N. T. ...,4c Hair, Pins, .wire, per Dnr -v.4-. tJarning Cotton, per spool... ,2c Combs, horn, tin back.... ..9c ; J Heavy galvanised Tubn, No, 8-qt galvanized Palls, each 8-qt Flairlng Pails,' each . Dust Pans, each ........ 1, ...80c ..18c is6 . ,....10c ...... .9c .4c to 9c Milk Pans, 4-qt each..;.,., Pudding Pans, from v . . : . , . 5c, Oc and 13c Notion tables. SMALLEST TRICES. LIABILITIES. Capital stock $ 10,000.1 ' Surplus and undivided , profits 3,711.45 Circulation 15,000.01 Dividends unpaid 1,300.01 Rediscounts 4,500.01 Deposits and due to banks 179,076.47 V Total t262,IOO.(ta presents Itself, Is no criterion that uffalr has, deteriorated. Tho gen general arrangements committee hw displayed a sensible move In calling off, and when tho sun beams fortk once moro It will reawaken the hii;h enthusiasm which hns prevailed bVi toforc. 16' CO ii W L'S I 2 $ the place to get the best Z I CIGARS AND TOBACCO I I at the right price ? SOFT DRINKS t that are soft t AMUSEMENT PARLORS J t The best Billiard and Pool I Tables In Eastern Oregon and the only Ivory Balls in La Crande. t I A RESORT FOR 6ENTLENEN J 0'C0N11E L'S S Next Door to Post Office.