Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 3, 1909)
r.r.n rrvrc. : LOCAL ITEMS. J tlty council tonight. K. Knox, the Elgin Jeweler, re turned I" bis 'ome lay; Attorney Johns of Raker City, In ht,ri. (mlay on circuit court matters. Krii.-st C Hkllcs, the popular drug jrU,nnr, left for Wallowa county to day. ' ' .-. t. itf....... Vn. ta I nulnla .l.jnti.. I . ........... ... l,.ft lust evening for Portlnnd to trans I(t business mutters. jnliii Ha.lewood, the Hlitln miller, r..('iri)e! home this morning - after (r!,n.-iictiiiK business In La Grande. The February term of the county court convened today. Tho auditing of rlulms against the county will be the principal business of this session. Jhad Elliot, the Elgin farmer, stock power and fisherman, was a La Grande visitor last evening, and re turned home this morning. Ed Blackburn, of Blackburn & Breck, Baker City wholesalers, was a passenger on this morning trains en route to Portland. The O. R. & N. force has caught up with Its work and Is keeping the yards clear. A few scattering way cars today comprised the entire rolling stock. ( Assessor T. A. Rlnehart has re turned from Walla Walla. Mrs. Rlne hart, who accompanied him, will re main for some time In the hope of the change proving beneficial to her health. Sheriff Ohllders went to Summer- vllle this morning lo arrest a man named Paulsen who lives near there. Chnrges of Insanity have been lodged against Paulsen. J. K. Romlg, a former resident and business man of ha Grande, was a pas senger on this morning's tr.'ilr en route to Portland. He is now located in Baker City. , Brakeman Joseph Stiles is able to be on the street today, with the aid of crutches, after nearly two weeks' con- j finement on account of injuries re ceived at Meacham when he fell from a freight train. Miss Sarah Graves, who has been visiting friends in Wallowa county, ami who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Ivanhoe the past few days, returned to her home In southern California this morning. Engineer Lute Ferguson left this morning for Portland, where he will attend a meeting of the grievance committee of the Washington-Oregon Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engi neers. Snowstorms In Wyoming are abat ing a bit and westbound trains are running near to schedule time. This morning the train was an hour late, the company holding the Joseph train until Its arrival. Conductor J. C Ou"f"g reittine'd to Pendleton this morning after a day spent with his daughters and friends in La Grande. His health is Improved since he has been working on tho Pi lot Rock branch. Mrs. W. P. McKeen and daughter. Miss Leula, of Walla Walla, arrived last evening from that city en route u, V.'ullv.o, where they !. vttt friends. They were joined here by Mrs. Polk Mays of Joseph, who re turned to her home this morning. L. Stoop of Elgin, wanted to return to his home this morning, but he did not. The Joseph train was on a side track and did not return to the'Tna'ih line before leaving. Lou watched the train pull out placidly enough, but was late In realising that he was left. He is still here. . New Printer. Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Carden are the pioud parents of a 10?-i pound boy, win was born this morning. Both n. other and child are reported doing nieely. Mr. Carden is the foreman ot the iiiichanical department of The Tribune. Pendleton East Oiegoniaa. Mr. and Mrs. Carden were former residents of La Grande, Mr Carden : b -iiiff ,uie of the linotype operators at(jtreet. for the benefit of the park The observer. i Verbal invitations are being issued, Mendelssohn Memorial. Heiiip. Feb. 3. Throughout the em pire today musical festivals and me morial exercises are being held in honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mendelssohn, one of the Ger man empire's greatest musical com posers In Berlin tonight there will be several elaborate concerts devoted " the rendition of M. ndelssohn's works,, and in Hamburg, the birth-p:aet- nf the composer, an all-day celt bi.ttoin is in progress, with hundreds 'f prominent musicians and thousands "f singers participating. Frankfort nd other cities have also arranged observances of the centenary. o cietY Prcbjlcilan I tinner Tonight. Those who love a dinner prepared by the Presbyterian AI1 si Icty. ,Uh be accommodated thin evening nt 5:30 ami on, ut the home ,f n. where a dinner will be served m tin- I i ii . n i puUIIC. JIIC prUV IS 25 CclllS, New Card Club. Teu couples of the city huve formed a n ' card dub to meet once verv two weeks. As to a cognomen noth ing bus been definitely decided upon, except that "Happy Hooligans" hus been seized by Borne as snfflcent until something more appropriate is select ed. The club met for the first time last evening at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. D. McMillan. R. W. Logan carried off the first prize of the or ganization. A club ruling Is to the effect that only one prise will be given at each party. The charter members are: Messrs and Mesdames Frank L. Lilly, A. V. Andrews, J. J. Carr, Rob ert Newiln, W. D. McMillan, M. K. Hall, Charles Vurplllat, Ray W. Logan, T. J. Scroggln and E, it. Foster, ,. ..-"' Vnlipie Deimto. The Raru.'a club meets next Friday night and among the many novel feat- tires scheduled Is a debate on the ques tion, "Resolved, That the United St.n senators should be elected by direct vote." There is nothing new about the question, but the manner in wres tling with it is another phase. 'The chairman of the occasion will call de-. haters indiscriminately from the guests the debater being unawares until he Is callc d, as to what side of the ques tion he Is to - follow. A social hour will follow. Musical KnjoH Schubert Music. Members of the Lyle Tuesday Musi cal met In their dub parlors on Sixth street yesterday afternoon. The pro gram was In charge of Mesdames Scroggln, W. W. Berry and E. D. Sel der. Great credit Is due these ladies for their successful endeavor, to make the.4irograiTl-.not only pleasing, but In structive. The composer for the day's study was Schubert. Mrs. O. E. Sil verthorn read a paper on the life of Schubert, then gave an analytical study of the enrl king. The manner In which Mrs. Silverthorn handled the subject not only showed her fine musi cal Instinct, but great ability In the In terpretation of a masterpiece. Every member was roundly applauded, show ing the ladies appreciation of fine music well rendered. Mrs. Scroggin ably led a round table talk, which brought every member In conversa tion, making them all feel not only familiar with a great musician, but that they were better women for giv ing their time in the study of music of one of the greatest masters, Peter Schubert. The following program was rendered: Piano solo "Some Unfinished Sym phony" Misa Jean McDonald Ppcr on "Sch"brt pt vrt Songs" Mrs. O. E. Silverthorn Vocal solo "Hark, Hark, the Lark!" Miss Ada West Piano solo Impromptu No. 2, Op. 142 Mrs. C. A. Vurplllat Vocal solo "Serenade" Mrs. A. L. Richardson Round Table Talk Conducted by Mrs. T. J. Scroggln The club chorus adjourned for prac tice following the mnsicale. The la dies are anxious that singers in the club shall be present at rehearsals, which are planned for every meting day. Benefit ".WO" Party. Preparations are well under way for one of the most elaborate benefit card parties of the season, to be given by the ladies of the ";.O0" dub. Friday eve, ut the spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. P.ohncnkampsn Second and a large attendance is hoped for. Refreshments will be served. Current Topic I.;I. The Current Tojic club was enter tained last eve ning by Mesdames H R. Hanna and S. C. Wiliams at the home of the former. The rooms were decorated with strenmer of hearts. typical of St. Valentine. The topic was "The Revolt in Turkey." under given to you. When th- pr'-tty spring the leadership of Mrs. F. P. Currey. days come, every home will be visited. Mrs. J. K. Wright gave a nvit Int-r- t The more progressive little one s are eft ing account of the condition of not waiting for the distribution but women and how many reforms were rae making their own sacks and brought about through the Instru- will fill them without procrastination, mentality of Princess Fatlma ed Mel- In another column Is given an ac me d. F. B. Currey described the re- count of a benefit for the park. volt which, without bloodshed, se cured tlie rc-esiubltshmcnt of the con stitution, and ,S. ' William reviewed ihe life anil ch.tr.u teristli of the sul tan. Itefr shments and games followed and It was after midnight beore purt ing sentiments were given voice. The next evening 'meeting will be held nt the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Wright. The topic will be "Earth quakes," with Attorney John Hodgln as leader. Dr. IrV. D. McMillan Painless Denistry La Grande National Bank Bldg Both Phones Kclffer hotel for rent cheap. Fur niture In same for sale. Inquire at Hotel Kelffer. J-6t M I X KWORK KHS KI.KCT. l-els Is Officiary Named President Following the Count. Indianapolis. Fib. S. President Thomas Lewis was today re-elected whin the official report of the tellers was announced. He received a ma jority of 16.208 over Walker, his op ponent. W. V. Vanhorn, of Indiana, received the most votes for vice-president. Edwin Terry of Iowa, was elected secretary-treasurer. John Mitchell, i candidate for delegate to the American Federation of Labor, received 1 14.572 voles, the Liggest of votes ever cast. , Squires Licked by Ijhijt. London, ' Feb. 3. A message from Australia-says' Bill Lang defeated BUI Squires In the 17th round of their bat tle today. Chicago Dark, at O'c lock. Chicago, Feb. 13. Midnight dark ness prevailed here until 9 o'clock this morning, due to fog and smoke. The same condition existed in Milwaukee. Wis. The Missionary Society of the M. E. church will meet with Mn. O. M. Heacock next Thursday afternoon. Cashier J. B. Thorsen came in on the afternoon train from Elgin. Mesdames R. B. Niles and W. A. Hackett of Elgin, aie In the city. Mrs. J. A. Newman of Portland, Is registered at the Foley house. PKOGK ESS I V E YOC X (iSTI U IS. Adding Their Mltcs to Make Purk on Grundo KcmmJc a Reality. Stock In the Riverside park associa tion is looking up, and with the in creased demand for membership come numerous pennies. The progressive and laudable spirit which animates the donation of pennies by the little tots is commendable and many a youth, In. the years to come, will be not only proud but grateful ' that he helped bring to a successful culmina tion what will undoubtedly be La Grande's most beautiful breathing spot. Inrk Jrotes. The children's Mission band of the Presbyterian church has sent in 59 pennies to add their mite to the mile of pennies for the park. Little Harry Proctor of Friiltdale has sent in 50, which entitles him to a certificate of membership. Masters Sam Cochran and Howell Didion have become members of the P;irk association, having sent In their niuncv-bags with the required num ber of pennies. Thus the fund is growing. Not only the children of the city have become Interested, but the little tots in the country districts tributary to La Grande are not going to be left out in the wet, hence the contributions from that source. To the children who have received no penny sacks, the association would say to have patience and save your pennies, and the bags will surely be right. N FEED LI Recent years have not seen a more enjoyable social affair along stag lines than that which last evening was arranged by Rescue Hose Company No. 1, for the entire fire department, adn several special guests. Contrary to banquet customs a big feed started the evening's mirth. To enumerate all that was on the three long tables would be 'a hard task, for the clam bake course was a minor one com pared to all that was arrayed before the hungry guests. ' It was apparent that some had slighted their 6 o'clock dinners purposely for It wus shortly after 8 o'clock when the guests were seated to spend nearly an hour at de vouring the goodies before them. The best testimony of the toothsomeness of the "vlltles" would be the verbal verdict of one of the near-hundred In attendance. Eventually "Inner man" was satisfied and then caine song and music, Interspersed with speeches. The La Grande band was there, nestled up In a corner purring like a contented kitten, eliciting hearty applause at the finish, of each rendition. The concert Inrhided In all a half dozen numbers, ending up with an overture entitled. "Little Joe Jono." The crowd cauifht ! . . . . ' t tne spirit or me music ami toasted Chief Jones' little son, who some day will be a fire fighter according to Joe. Sr. In a hearty manner. But the bund did not capture all the atten tion. Colonel Ivanhoe spun a yarn or two, ending tip with reference to the late fire and then a touching encomi um to the fire department. Chief Tones, an toast master, from his perch on a block of stove wood, cracked one or two In introducing the quartet, Messrs. Bunker. Osborne, Gilliam and Pattiso'n. The four were routed from their seats to "produce" on several oc casions. Councilman F. L. Meyers lauded the department and did not forget to mention the hospitality of the fire department In which he voh-ed the opinion ot all the invited guests, i Sometime between 8 o clock p. m. and midnight, the affair came to an end, when over 75 trailed out of the doors. a contented and happy lot. RECORD SET Glance over your office station ery, make a note of what you want, then call up Main 13 and we will be JOHNNY ON THE SPOT - to care for your wants in short order. Work perfect, prices THE OBSERVER Quick Transfer For Rapid Delivery Setvice Call Up ; WILLCOCK BROS. We are In position to do any kind of transferring. Give us a trial order. Calla answered day or light. .. i, .;vAe- Fhones; '' Day, Red 761. Night, Black 1Z71. 1 1 : : -vr 2111111 r r,iM M BUSINESS COLLEGE WASHINGTON AND TINTM T. PORTLAND. ORIOON I WRITE FOR CATALOG I nt SchuoWiHi ' irti Ym wt Hood Pnritim Pineialve acts like a rouiTiCE r-U vT JTl S d -J MUEVES ALL P tomptness. The value of a prescription depends upon the prompt ness with which it reaches the sick room "Do It Now" is the motto which stands for much in our prescription de partment. All prescriptions are filled as soon as received and delivered as soon as filled. You know our reputation for pure drugs and careful compounding .:. .:. .;. IVe Carry Everything which Should be Found in a Drug Store HILL'5 DRUQ JTORE LA GRANDE, OREGON m : NEED WATER? : Ask HUNT the well man how to - et it A I D. M. HUNT j LA GBANDE. OREGON i t f i - - :? '; - V it rt . i !.:: I i ,' 1-1 5 f P i f " i i : ft' it