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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 7, 1908)
tagf. ron. 'EVENING OUSKIIVKR. UK GRANDE. OREGON. MONDAY, DECE-MRE ft 7. 1MB. EIGHT PAGES. ! LOCAL ITEMS. , 4 . ' '' ' Attorney Robert Lloyd returned thli 'r.iui'!.itf to Slfcln afier upending Sat- vruzy rind Sunday In the city. J?r. and Urn. S. R. Haworth left lust night to attend the apple show In Spokane. . J. H. Taylor and daughter. ,'Mlt Luclla, of Baker City, are here to day. ' " 1 ' farmers of Haines, Is in the city today transacting business. ' Tom Bruce, who has been In Baker City for several weeks, has returned to remain permanently. ;'.' J. L. Ray burn returned this morn ing to Cabin creek, where he Is han dling a crew of section men. - Mrs. Peter O'Sullivan left this morn ing for Pendleton, where she will en ter the hospital. Mrs. O'Sullivan has been in poor health for several months. Contractor Kreiger is making quite a showing on the foundation of the M. ft M. Co.'s new brick building. Every thing will be ready for the walls very soon. ' J. N. Klein, who fromerly was pro prietor of the Hickory saloon in this city, but Is now engaged in the grocery business in Portland, is here on busi ness matters today. " R.' A. West, the Well driller, who has discovered a liquid on the Gasklll ranchi near Imbler, that resembles oil, left, this morning to resume drilling after Tiavlng spent Sunday with his wife here. President Mrs. Fred Schllke and Secretary Mrs. C. M. Humplieys, have issued a call to all members of the B. I. A. to the B. of L. Efc to be pres ent tomorrow afternoon when the lodge will hold Its annual eletcion of officers. The ladles of the Methodist church will give a cooked food sale on Satur day, December 19. Saturday .before Christmas. The list offered will In elude' cold roast meats,' baked beans, home-ma de . bread. brown breed, mlncn meat, Jellies, pie and cake, tf Accompanied by Elner Sebbelov and one or two others, Civil Engineer L. A. Plckler this morning commenced run-ning- a prellimnary survey of the ir rigation ditch that Is to head towards Sandridge. The data which they seek will be complied as quickly as possible, Mrs. Lou Given has returned from the east, where she was called to at tend the funeral of her grandmother several weeks ago. Mrs. J. R. Forrest will remain in Iowa until spring. Miss Bonnie will return Jn about two weeks. Mrs. Given visited many points of Interest during her absence. Register and Mrs. F. C. Bramwell returned this morning from Portland, where Mr. Bramwell was a witness in the James Meade case now on trial In the federal court. The entry over which the Indictment was made, was entered in the La Grande land office In January, 1907. ' Mr. Bramwell is of the opllnon that the case wiJI o to the Jury tomorrow. , ' j ' SOCIETY. At the pretty home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schllke a dinner was served yes terday In a very unique and delight ful manner. Covers were inld for eight and dinner served In four courses. Each lady present prepareu. served and looked after in every de tail, one of the courses, and with the same ease as If sh wer herself the ered in the dinner was as follows: -"Some hae meat and canna eat, Some wad eat but hae nne meat; But we hae meat and. we can eat, And sae the Lord be thanklt." The dinner was not the only enjoya ble feature of the day. After attend ing the Elks memorial service the 'guests weer invited to return to the home and finish the day V friendly talk and all that goes to mark an la formal but gracious and charming hospitality. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Berry. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Rlchey, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Ivan- hoe and Mr. and, Mrs. Fred Schllke. ' Mr. and Mrs. Will French entertain ed Mr. and Mrs. Bridges, of the Bridges Concert company,' at dinner yesterday evening. . . . DENTIST. DR. W. D. McMIIXAN. Painless Dentistry. Expert Gold Work a Specialty. Special attention to children's te'- Office: La Grande National Bank BulMlri. Both 'Plioncs. The Scenic IIu New toDoie.H "The best I ever had In vauduvlllo" Is the way-8. A. Gardlnlor describes his vaudeville attractions for the Scenic this week, commencing tonight. Gordon & Price, a lady and gentleman, arrived in La Cfrande this morning to put on a variety of features that will please. The Observer leaves It Ho pa trons to be Judges for themselves May Hart is here for white face anJ cqlored costume features in dancing and singing. This makes three new faoea tr,r the gcenlc this week. "Re- trails" Is the title of the head-liner in the moving picture department, The story is new, of course, and has never been seen here before. "Old College Chum" and "Cave of the Spook" are two other new and up-to-date films that go on tonight. mOLlDM SO0BS .v, The Pastime. ... The Pastime has a real comedy bill for Its patrons this evening. The new stenographer is an extra strong num ber and one that would make a mum my laugh. The other great laugh maker Is the one entitled An All-Wool Garment. This one will' cause even those who have a continual case of the blues to forget their troubles for the time and laugh Just like a healthy mortal should laugh. . Practical jokes will find food for reflection in the film entitled The Impersonator's Jokes, and will finally come to the conclusion that they have overlooked B r:v good things themselves. Come out tonight and see w? ere you have Tailed In the past to make the Atner fellow happy by your own cleverness. Mr. Ferrln will sing the Illustrated songs. The one which . make the greatest hit is the Miner's Home, Sweet Home. This is considered the great est song which has been written ex-1 pressing western sentiment, and one which has made its author famous the world over.- Patrons of the house will be pleas ed to learn that G. C. Scheurer has again taken the management of the I lamp house and hereafter he will V .. . . L. I TT - manage tne picture mvnio. -sumes his position this evening and says that' from this time on the Pas- . TUa hdu tt lha Ktatn vs. John Min- tiOTj. ntnniil Vidva thn' finest nlctures nick, charged with larceny of a calf, between Portland and New Tork. Is on trial tihs afternoon. ' - fClyde;has given the tip for the boys; The case of the State vs. Charles' a tip "to watch for the eyebrows on Anderson, charged with violating the( iij,e New Stenographer" this evening. local option law, nas Deen sei mr Thursday, December 10, at 1:30, and COVRT CONVENES. ! Morning Session Delayed hy Non- Arrlvul of Jurors oil Time. The largest line of Holiday Goods ever shown in Union County will soon Wohispla Rule Remember the Golden Rule store has always been the Headquarters for Santa Claus and this year will be no exception Circuit court oepned. this morning, the forenoon being occupied with the awaiting the arrival of the morning westbound train to bring the Jurors from the eastern portion of the -coun ty, which was several hours late, and did not reach here until noon th rase of the State vs. Stevens on a 4lmllar charge, will follow the Ander son trial. The Cunningham case has been set for tomorrow afternoon. Xmas Booklets Ferguson's St. Peter's Guild Tea and Sale. The ladles of St. Peter's Guild will serve a substantial tea, Friday after noon, beginning at 8 o'clock, at the residence of Mrs. James Russell, cor ner of Main avenue and Third street. They will also offer for sale a selec tion of useful and fancy articles, suit able for Christmas gifts and other purposes. The Golden MM C o " j ." -' Birth Record. In Baker City on Sunday, December , 1908, to Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Eccles, a ia'4 -pound son. ; STILL FIND OIL. Water In Guskcll Well Is Unfit for Van on Account of OIL Allcel, Dec. 7. (Special.) Digging in the, well w hlch Saturday evening gave indications of containing crude oil, was resumed today by Well Drllle: R. A. West, and the entire communl ty of Allcel is looking forward with Interest to the time when it can b definitely decided whether or not Union county Is going to be the cen ter of an oil boom. When the digging was resumed today, through the sandy strata that is Indicative of oil, the wa ter continues to bo unfit for use on account of the excess of oil. Mr. Gas kell, who owns the. ranch where the digging is going on, is not unduly ex cited over the find, but naturally hopes that oil In paying quantities Is to be found beneath his ranch. j J x j li ' - '' "2 f4- VV. t 4f ?, r s bveningObserver Want Ads Pay I'"' 'O o 1 I B ' - , . L I Rusty Pistol is Effective. Oakland. Dec. 7. Six men were compelled to disgorge varying amounts of money, and the cash register of he Antlers' saloon looted by a masked highwayman, with a rusty pistol, early today. He secured 110. He lined the patrons up against the wall. No Succewwr Named Yet. San Francisco, Dec. 7. Tho police commissioners atinounwl tu'iay ihhl no successor to the late chief of police Blggy w ill 'be appointed Jnslde of thre months. . Gentlemen's dressing rolls and cases, leathered and leatheretts, at. Silver thorn A Mack's drug store. The above cut is nn ex;t reproduc tion of one of the Interesting acts with the Al Q. Barnes trained animal show that appears at the Steward opera ohuse for two nights, commencing to night. December 7. The stage at Steward's opera house today has more the aspect of a circus ring than that of an opera house. The entire stage Is enclosed wlrh strong steel bars and a strong netting covers the top. This is done in order that there may be absolutely no opportu nity for the animals to escape! Every j precaution has.-been taken to prevent accidents, and there does not seem that a burglar, let alono an animal could escape without the aid of hu man appliances. This evening this Iron-bound areina win be the scene of many animal acta which will be the wonder and admiration of 'J who see them. This morning six large lions occupied the arena, and they seemed lo be enjoying themselves to the full est extent. The dressing rooms were filled with animals of every descrip tion. The special dressing room which is usually, set aside for the leading lady when the high-class attractions come to the opera house, are being used today by three baby elephants, and the next room, usually reserved for the leading gentleman, is the home today for the educated monkey and pony. The parade at noon was bright an4 attractive, apd jrave lh streets) the appearance of . circus day. Three baby lions are on exhibition In the dis play window of the Lilly-Foster hard ware store, where they are the center of attraction for the dr.y. Steward's opera house this evening and tomor row evening. A Dollar for Extract ing? It is more than is paid in other places , I AM HERE FOR THE PURPOSE 0FBREAKING UP THE COMBINATION I p. 1F1 a lm u f MsSiM