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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
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Miss Mattie Murphy has returned to
home in Portland after visiting at
'the home of C. D. . Goodnough and
' . relatives. ;
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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
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"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.
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DENTIST. ' , . - '
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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
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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.
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Toilet Soap, per dozen . .
Horseshoe Tumblers, per set..
Good grade work shirts, each ,
Ladles hose, per pair
Children' Hose, per pair .... .12Hc
..45c :
..25c
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8-qt covered Tureens, each
Covered Butter Dishes, each
Sauce Boats, each .........
Slop Jars, each ,
Wash Bowls and Pitchers ...
Chambers, each ...........
Soap Dishes, each .........
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..18c
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.$1.35
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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
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Wednesday
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.