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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 28, 1908)
EiSirf pAc.rf. evexixc Oosatvcn. la c;:ande. once- LOCAL ITEMS. :' '" 1 Snodgrass is In Wallowa coun- L on business JIrs otto E. Dldion and Bon Howell. !,t yesterday morning for a week's lay In Pendleton.. Mrg a. B. Blood returned yeBterday Lm Huntington, where she. hag been Siting for ft week. " ' Ministerial Association of the i. E. church jmceta in Wallowa the Ltter part of this week. postmaster and Mrs. Q. M. Rlchey teturned today from Portland, where Ly attended the stock show last week. David Eccles, the sugar king, was guest with Mr. and ' Mrs. George Mrs. Adolph Newlln left yesterday morning for Spokane and Sprague, to slsit for ft week with relatives, j Mr. Van Zant, the' popular pitcher llth the Vancouver club, in the North west league, is visiting Jack O'Brien c, MoxixVY, Rnrrorncn 28, isos. with relatives here. .Mr. Landrum has re urned t0 hla homei Miss Hazei will remain here for a wek : na Mrs. R. E. Smith are Union this week visiting friends. . arn8 French has gone to Port land where he will open a real estate office, In ' , Ml r IC: - . society. Shis week. . ' Miss Mattie Murphy has returned to home in Portland after visiting at 'the home of C. D. . Goodnough and ' . relatives. ; Ullld . , Dr. C. T. Bacon returned last eve lug from Portland, where . he ' has Seen for several days, attending the stock Bhow.' Mr. and Mrs. Rudlo, who have been liU'.Muuua, jura, waiter M. Pierce, for several deeks, returned this morning to California, ' Some one who -! haa collected the data, is authority for the statement that there are 42 automobiles in the Grande Ronde valley. " V Mrs. C. P. Ferrln and mother, Mrs. Farley, went to Union this morning, where they will visit friends for a few iays. ' "" Mrs. Helen D. Harford has gone to the north end of the county, where she will visit Elgin, Summerville and Im bler. " : " '' ' ! "Rube" Zwelfel skated a mile in the Coliseum ring last Saturday night la I minutes 12 seconds. Miss Ruby Thelson went the same distance in 5 minutes 30 secondB. The Coliseum rink will be the scene cf a social dance tomorrow night. Manager O'Brien announces good mu sic and popular prices. There will be bo skating prior to the dancing.' ' Miss Carroll Richards of Fort Col lins, Coy.,- spent Sunday with her cousin, Mrs. H. R. Hanna. She left last evening for Albany, where her parents now reside. : ' Clyde L. Kiddle, son of Fred It Kid dle of Island City, is one of the new arrivals at the Holmes Business col lege, Portland, where he Is preparing for a position as stenographer. Grandma. Russell, one of the aged pi oneers of the valley, returned from a visit to Summerville last week, and Is quite 111 at the home of her son, J. A. Russell. s William Splllman, who formerly was a league umpire with the La Grande club, arrived In the city this morning from Goldfleld. He will re main here for "a short time visiting friends. . The Wallowa-Joseph auto-stage was the city yesterday. The driver made good time coming here from Wallowa In the 60-horse power four- cylinder Thomas. It is a machine of modern make and larger than most machines seen in Union county. Rev. Meske, of the German Luther n church in this city, left this morn lng for Walla Walla, where he will at tend the district conference - of his church. After a short visit to Spokane he will return to La Grande about 8unday of next week. Word has been received by E. Po lack from Dan Hlnes, that the latter travel for Heinz in the Prlnevllle "'strict. Later he will have a territory between La Grande and Boise. He Is rapidly becoming versed In the arts of his trade and Is already classed as an "perlenced salesman. The following members of the La Grande Episcopal Church are delegates to the convocation at Pendleton Wed "Mday: Mr. W. H. Ramsey, to be the U08t of J. T. Lamblrth. the hotel. Slater, to be the guest of R. J. 81a ,er. 815 Railroad street. James Rus ell, to be the guest of Mrs. L. Thomp on, 825 Water street. Mrs. Virginia Qi'ilnlan, who spent a month with her bld-tlme friend. Mrs F. E. Moore of this city this summer, id recently returned to her home In Kansas, has been elected president of he Jackson chapter of the United "ughtcrs of the Confederacy, the most prominent social and historical -'y in Kansas City.' Mis. ZXazel Landrum and brother, "we, arrived yesterday morning ffom Baker City, and to spend the day Juvenllv Surprise Tarty. A pleasant surprise party was given last Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs.' Lloyd Scrlber on Fourth and Washington, In honor of the an niversary of.the 13th birthday of Miss MaryPenington." The "surprise" took Place at the Scrlber residence at 7:30, and from there the party went to the Coliseum rink, where skating was the merriment. The young lads, and las sies enjoyed themselves until a late hour of the evening, when they re turned to the Scrlber home and were treated with a sumptuous two-course luncheon. Those present were: wes uum uottner, Edith Rush, Frankle Peebler, Zoe Bragg, Hazel i nelson. Olive C. Massee, Kate Har mon. Ethel Hanley, Mabel Wallace ""try renington; Masters Roy reenter, Brooks Campbell. Harold Grady, Ralph Russell, Ray' Williams, Roy Currey, George Currey. v - ' AT THE PI.AVnnrt s DENTIST. ' , . - ' dr. w. d. McMillan. Painless Dentistry. Expert Gold Work a Specialty. Attention to children's teeth. Office La Grande National Bank Building. Both 'Phones. Vatidevlllo Tonight. After having spent $100 in enlarg ing his stage, Manager Gardinier an nounces that Morris & Morris, ' high class dancers and stngerS in vaudeville, win appear here for one week at the Scenic. The first performance starts at 7:45 tonight, as the actors arrive on the evening train. It is costing Mr. Gardinier considerable money to wget the artists 'here, and he will charge 15 cents for regular admission in the eve ning, with children's tickets at 10 cents. The matinee, prices remain the same as before. , The head-liner in the moving pic ture department Is the "Bogus Lord." It Is one of Lubin's latest things and is declared to be good. Theatergoers cannot afford to miss seeing the vaude ville artists while they are here this week. ' ' . The Sherwood Program. with a feature attraction In "Life Is a Game of Cards," the, Sherwood Electric opens the week tonight with a fine set of numbers. The banner picture tells a story of love, hardship, privation, but eventual .success, and the four suits of cards are prominent ly brought out In the various wv.. of the hero's llfei The aongs are nifty and will be' well rendered by Miss Laura Green. . : . ."; 1 if3 FT r.. i: .. m -,r 1 ib f ! ' i. I IS I ! ! -J v LA - L,Z'JLl U it ... n : r-r I :4 H v r i of household necessities in Eastern Oregon is iicfi in fin uurgain Basement ana everything at special prices 11 . Birth Record. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Camp bell, near Imbler, last Friday, a 10 pound boy. 1 Married Last Evening. O. F. Burnett and Miss Laura Prell were married last evening in the Pres byterian manse, Rev. S. W. Seemann officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Burnett will make their future home In this city. MOTION DAI Oil TUESDAY Tomorrow Is "motion day" In the circuit court. At 10 o'clock tomor row Judge Knowles will llBten to mo tions to have cases at Issue set to trial. While this Is not to set all cases be fore the court, as many as possible, however, will be prepared for trial so that when court convenes, most of the cases will have a. time for hear lng already set. The court expects many attorneys to appear before him tomorrow morning. Stevenson Case Tomorrow. A decision will be handed down from the circuit court tomorrow, It Is ex pected, In the case of the State of Ore gon vs. Stevenson. This case was ap pealed from the Justice court, where the defendant was found guilty and fined for practicing dentistry without a license. The case was argued before the circuit court last week. For Munk-liml Plant. Last Saturday night the city council met in special session to consider and vote on an ordinance to bond the city 'for an additional $25,000 for an elec trie light and power plant, to be built and owned by the city of Union, say the Scout. The ordinance was passed on the usual third reading by an al most unanimous vote. They Take the Kinks Out. "I have used Dr. King's New Life Pills for many years, with Increasing satisfaction. They take the kinks out of stomach, liver and bowels, without fus or friction," says N. H. Brown, of pihmUpIiI. Vt. Guaranteed satlsfac tory at Newlln's drug store. 25c. fx IflLLTHi CGti&H and cim& LUNGS T il il it il II il il ! i T ? T Laundry soap, 7 bars , ., Toilet Soap, per dozen . . Horseshoe Tumblers, per set.. Good grade work shirts, each , Ladles hose, per pair Children' Hose, per pair .... .12Hc ..45c : ..25c ..45C . ' 12Hc - "' .... 8-qt covered Tureens, each Covered Butter Dishes, each Sauce Boats, each ......... Slop Jars, each , Wash Bowls and Pitchers ... Chambers, each ........... Soap Dishes, each ......... .,4Sc ..23c ..18c .$1.25 .$1.35 . . 75c. ,.10c Semi-Porcelain Salt Boxes, each.. 45c YOUR T URDE-RPPREC Three interesting matches were played by members of the Algonquin Tennis club yesterday afternoon and within a day or two the preliminary matches will come to an end. At that time, the finals will be commenced, and it Is expected that some lively matches will result. y' The longest match yet played by any of the single contests, was commenced Saturday night and will be completed on Tuesday. It was between George T. Cochran and E. E. Bragg. The for mer won the first set, 6-4, but in the second set Mr. Bragg won after one of the most hotly contested games that can. be looked for during the present tournament Eventually the set end ed In favor of Mr. Bragg, 11-9. Dark ness prevented further playing. The Winners YeMcrday. . One ladles' single and two men's singles were played yesterday. . Miss Mae White won from Miss Lulu Gul ling, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. William Slegrlst beat C. O. Ramsey, 6-3, 6-2; George Blrnie beat H. M. Bay, 6,-4, 6-3. MPST;;jyAcre you eyj XV here you gel ihe best for your money and where you get the best accomodations. Vte not - only give the most, the best and best accomod. ation but with every$1.00 cash trade we give a coupon that is worth more than face value in the Bargain Basement. ' t ! Uiie it it it olden Rule BEST STOCK. - . 7 V i it 1 li It . - . - il i ; n SMALLEST PRICES, :tnnn:t:n:tJ$:tn:t:tn:t:t:tnnnn:l Wednesday WITH Or. ling': Jew Discovery PBICT! In A ti. OLDS TrWBottl.fr AND lit THROW MP tUHO TWOOBtM iuii WOLDS GUABANTEED8ATI8FACI0K1- OB MOflBt ttMU""" The Union county fair commences Wednesday of this week. AdmlsHlon will be absolutely free. The farmers, as usual, will be there with exhibits and as there are to be no races this year. It Is the Intention of the man-l agen to have one of the largest and most varied exhibits for years. Grande Ronde valley can always be depended upon to grow exhibition stuff in great quantities. On Saturday afternoon, the last day of the fair, there will be an auction sale of blooded stock. Anyone having choice stock to offer can bring the same to the fair grounds, and Auc tioneer Strlngham will cry them off. It Is understood that this will lead to quite a feature as several growers will bring In their stock to be auctioned off. If you haven't as yet looked over one of the premium books, a limited quantity have been left at The Ob server office and as long aa they last you will be welcome to them. Apple Iloiea. 'Phone your order for apple boxes to the Summervlll Lumber Co., Im bier, Oregon. r WHAT will you have for dinner today? Tou may answer this question satisfactory ly by dining at THE MODEL RESTAURANT The Old Standby. . Our cooking is a paragon of per rection, eur rood faultless, ana our service rapid and courteous. What more can we say, except that our prices are popular? , We glva a regu lar dinner for 25 rents. Come and try it. -Tou will not need the sense of hunger to enjoy It The Model Restaurant J. A. ARBUCKLE, Prop. Open Day ws Weekly rn And Nieht Condition of tho . Statement of the FARMERS AND TRADERS NATIONAL B ANK fcilL , .. OF LA GRANDE. At the Close of Busla ess July 15, 1908. ASSETS. Tims loans $ 77.664.00 Overdraft, temporary ... $.848.73 Bonds, warrant!, etc .... 19,73 J.8 Banking house and fixtures 15,611.00 Other real estate ........ 8,000.00 CASH AND AVAILABLE ASSETS V. 8. bonds and premiums ...$15,675.00 Demand loans $5,353.70 Cash and due from banks .. 37.355.10 per cent re demption fund 750.00 189,633.90 Total $282,490.02 LIABILITIES. Capital 'stock 80,000.0 Surplus and undivided profits Circulation Dividends unpaid ........ Rediscounts . ; Deposits and due to banks 179,078.87 .rttlja..iik,,u 8.713.45 18.000.00 '1,200.00 4,500.00 Total .$262,400.03 Wt want ycur bsnkirc rercunt. Wt nfni . v.;.... trusted to us, and cur rtccrd fcr cormvatit rr. in the cast it cur test cusr ' : ujc'ici uVi 'r"S; r" W1 inB Lrutbj, cut ut us cenvincs you that WE ARE THE EEST tank to do buimtis with The Farmers and Traders National Bank L GRANDE THEN CALL Notice of tMcetlng of Equalization Board of Vnlon County. Notice Is hereby given that the equalization board of Union county, Oregon, will meet at the court house In the city of La Grande, on Monday, October 19th, 1908, at 10 o'clock a. m. "Petitions for the reduction of a particular assessment or assessments shall be made In writing, verified by the oath of the applicant or his attor ney, and be filed with the board dur ing the first week It Is by law required to be In session, and any petition or application not so made, verified, and ftled.shall not be considered or acted upon by the board." (Chfti'ter 266, Section 4, Page 461, 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 completed sooner. , XI. A. HUG, Deod-w4t Assessor. U RR Y? CLEM LUllCHES Cheapest in the City. Good Meats Made Where you can See" it Done EAST STYLE LUNCH ROOM THE TRANSFER MAN. Hs will take that trunk to ths depot or your home In less time than' It takes to tell It Pay Thone Red 761. Night Thone, Mack 1783. WAGON ALWAYS AT TOUR SERVICE. Bore Core for Asthma We guarantee to cure asthma, bronchitis and catarrh. If our medi cine falls wa will cheerfully refund all money paid. Writs Arnold's Asthma Cure Co., $33-884-88$ Arcade Build ing, Seattle, Wash., or for next 80 days, Morris W. Kclght. Cove, Or. Box 88. 0' c o n he us Is ihe place to get the best CIGARS AND TOBACCO at the right price SOFT DRINKS , that are soft AMUSEMENT - PARLORS IThe best Billiard and Pool Tables In Eastern Oregon and the only Ivory Balls In La Grande. X A RESORT FOR GENTLENEN 0 CO till EL'S I Next Door to Post Office.