ElCiLT TACES.
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LOCAL ITEMS.
(, E U. olivrniiui no una
been
,ulta HI ft the past few days.
Tom Braaler, Is over from Union to
day meeting his old time friends.
j W. Bush of the Blue Mountain
creamery Is lu Union today.,
j yf, Messner and I keBsner, of
V taker City. " registred at the Foley.
L Couth of Wallowa is here todav
visiting his brother, U. 0. Gouoh of
Island City
X good many whltefish and some
trout are being caught Just beolw the
Oro Dell dam.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Murchlson
left this morning to visit several days
vita friends In Walla Walla.
T. A. Rinehart left this morning to
be with Mrs. Rinehart, who is In
Walla Walla, over Sunday. He will
return Monday.
L. H. Russell the sawmill man ar
rived home from Portland this morn
lug where he has been in company
business. - "
Mrs. D. L. Stanley of The Dalles
Is here paying taxes and transacting
other business matters. She will re
turn tomorrow. .
Mrs. W. W. Berry will open the
Urogram at the Central Church of
Christ Wednesday evening with an In
strumental solo. " - v ,i
C. M. Humphrey has written friends
from Spirit Lake. Idaho, that he will
probably be back in La Grando next
Monday.
S. E. Rinehart, who Is In the real
estate businoBS in Walla '.Walla Is in
the valley today with a prospective
purchaser. . ..
The La Grande School of Dancing
has a grand ball scheduled for next
. Thursday night, the 29th. lleaccoks
orchestra will furnlBh the music.
Those who will attend the program
next Wednesday evening at the Cen
tral Church. of Christ will have the
pleasure of hearing Miss Young, the
violinist.
; Next Monday a force of 40 whlto
wn will arrive from Portland to
construct fencing along the right of
way of the 0. R. & N. from Wallowa
to Joseph. , ..,
The groundsof the Algonquin Ten
nis club are "almost ready for use!
A good deal of work, Is being done
on the courts, and they will be In
much better shape than labt year.
The excavation for the foundation
of the city scales. was completed this
forenoon. S. V. Keltz will build the
foundation, and C. D. Ooodnough will
install the scales. , '
Bishop Paddock and Rey. Upton
E Gibbs visited Island City today In
the Interest of the Episcopal church.
Bishop Paddock will be In Baker City
Sunday. , ; .
Mrs. H. S. Massee returned last
" tTening from Blanchardvllle, Wiscon
sin, where slie spent the winter
months with her aged parents, who
have been ailing the - past several
months. ' . '"
Thirty raw Creeks just from Greeca
arrived this morning and went out on
the Wallowa line to do section work.
It Is a constant change. Twelve came
In last night and took their departure
for Portland.
"Plain" Dave Morris, with the Par
ker shows, arrived in La Grande this
morning and spent the day with Mr.
Lake, who will be here until the" car
nival Is well under way.. Mr. Morris
says that Wednesday night was a
hummer in Walla, where the shows
now are.
H. C. Vinacke returned last even
ly In company with Mr. Spencei from
Wallowa county. They report 'that
Surveyor Curtlss of this city Is run
ning the preliminary lines from Wal
lowa town to the Mimnaugh lumber
timber tracts, nine miles form that
town.
S. K. West left last evening for
Portland to attend the annual horse
auction. There M ill be several hun
ted horses offered for sale of which
l'f. West has about 20 head of fine
. He is going Into heavy
WAtetos antl Is disposing of his
bum. Satin Royal Is among the
lit and we miss our gHess if this
Mfltdid animal dose not bring 8
hwy prlre.
P. L Meyers and W. H. Bohnen
, "mo left iaat evening for Portland to
the cfimtr'.ftpB v:hn nr' already
trying to have the Portland
'e??men take Mock In onr Irrt
ri?fd projret. Portland merchants
listed us several years ago in se
nrtes the homi fnr th miear fac-
H That was an out and out gift.
Irrigation stock will be worth
; fl thsy inrest and the dividends will
I i make this stock worth two or
time! u fact value.
William Fine, of Elgin, is a visitor
at the Sommer.
William Kalsner Is a visitor from
Nampa, Iduho.
Nels Schoonover is in the city from
Union,
J. H. Watson spent the day In Jl
gin
Mrs. A. P. Fleetwood went to BaVer
this morning to visit friends few
days.
Dod Harris came over from Wallo
wa today to Join his wife who Is visit.
ing friends here.
The work done on the last week
proved unsatisfactory but this time,
improvements are lasting.
Mrs. Jack Handrahan returned last
night from a visit with her mother
at Union. - '
Employes of the water department
were busy today chopping out the
ragged edges of the break in the pe
destal of the fountain. A casting
will be made at the Fitzgerald Iron
works to repair the break.
C. R. Beckley who owns a fine piece
of fruit land near Imbler was offered
$100 per acre for his holding but re
fused the offer. Mr. Beckley Is one of
our wide awake businessmen who see
what the prophetic eye sees a much
higher value for Grand Ronde valley
land in the near future.
SOCIETY.
The ParK-Dale club met Wednesday
p. m. at the residence of Mrs. Beaml
ette In Perry.
The Dale ladies furnished the tarry-alls.
After -a responsive roll-call eiid
brief business meeting a strong lit
erary program was rendered. Games
followed. In the natural history
drawing contest Mrs. Smith won the
first prize, a decorated china plate;
and Mrs. Adler the "booby prize a
delicate china oval. Thus the Park
ladies boldly grasped both prizes.
The hostess served a delicious two
course luncheon, after which the
members were tendered a surprise, as
Mrs. Carrol had secured the half hour
service of a typical gypsy fortune tel
ler of renown, paying for the same
out of her own pin money. Thus from
out of a simple teacup the fates of
nearly a score of ladies were satis
factorily told.
Members present were: Mesdames,
Riddle, Carrol, Hall, Smith, Adler.
Clarke. Chandler, Wyatt, Boniell.
Thompson, Procter, Lupler, Beaudette
and Miss Nest Smith.
Dr. W. D. McMillan
Painless Denislry
La Grande National Bank Bldg
Both Phones
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
United States Land Office,
La Grande. Oregon. March 1. 109.
Notice is hereby given that the state
of Oregon has filed in this office its
application to select under the provis
ions of the act of congress of August
14, 1848, and acts supplementary and
amendatory thereto, the NE14 NEVl,
section 28, township 2 south, range
87, E. W. M., serial No. 02672.
Any and all persons claiming ad
versely the lands above described or
desiring to object because of the min
eral character of the land, or for an
other reason to the disposal to appli
cant tshould file their affidavits of pro
test in this office on or before the 19th
day of April, 190.
F. C. BRAMU'ELU
M12Aprl6 Register.
SUMMONS.
rn the Justice's Court for the District
of La Grande. County of Union,
State of Oregon.
Wadhams and Kerr Bros., (a prl
vate corporation), plaintiffs, vs. W. E
Amos, defendant.
To W. E. Amos, the above-named de
fendant: In the name of the State of Crr g-n.
you ere lureby required to uw -
ti)cf nealnst
answer tne compiaini -. ,
vou In the above emiutu u.. ,
, i - A 4
9f-ven dayg from the date or tne r-
Ice of this Summons upen you. or sui-
fer Judgment to be taker, aprim-t you
for the
turn of forty-three ana
one-huimreuinn
dollars. ifgHner
.This summons is published In t.ie
La Grande Weekly Observer f..r fuU
six week, by order of the undersigned
Justice of the peace, the fir publica
tion thereof bein made on ine fl.tn
day of February, 130J.
Given under my hand this f!"t dar
of February. A. D. 1S0.
J-$.lM-2;2-5 A. STEWABT.
Justlc cf the Pc
EUMXG OBSUHEU, LA TU.ME, OUffiON. . ! KIIUV, .iririL. 5. WW,
SUNDAY AT THE Cllt KCTIKS.
FIRST I'KEHBYTIKI IV f II HUH.
Washington ave. and Sixth St., Rev.
8. W. Seemanu, D. D. minister.
Morning subject "The Preemin
ence of Christ." Evening subjcet
"How You -May Know You are Con
verted." Special music by the choir.
Six minute children's sermon "Ye
Are God's Building." Sunday school
9:45 p. m., Mr. L, Brenholts, super
intendent C. E. service : 30 p.m.,
Mr. Morrison, leader. Prayer meet
ing Thursday, 7:30 p. m.
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH.
Corner M ave. "and Fourth st, C.
E. Deal. paBtor.
Sunday 9:45 a. m. Bible school.
11 a. m. worship with the Sunday
school , children ' especially Invited,
subject "At the Crossroads." 6:30
p. m. Ep worth League, subject
"Our Spiritual Birth." Mrs. R. W.
Lelghton, leader. 7:30 p. m. eve
ning worship, subject "A Cltlien of
Zlon." Monday' 7:30 Bible study
class. Tusedy 8 p. m. official board.
Friday 8 p. m. Dr. L. W. Gowen.
Sunday "Tru Sabbath of God."
Special music b.y the choir. A cordial
welcome to all. .
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
United States Land Office,
La Grande, Oregon, March 9, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that the stata
of Oregon has filed In this office Its
application to select under, the pro
visions of the act of congress of Aug
ust 14. 1848, ,and acts supplementary
and amendatory thereto the NW14
NEV4 (lot 2) section 8, township 4
south, range 37 E., W. '.I., serial No
05941.
Any and all persons-claiming, ad
versely tfie lands described or desir
ing to object because of the mineral
character of the land or for any other
purpose to the disposal to applicant
should file their affidavits of protest
In this office on or before xhe 19th
day of April, 1909.
F. C. BHAMWELL,
3-12-19-26:4-2-9-18 Reglste-
OTI(E OF BANKRUPTCY.
In the District of the United States
for the District of Oregon.
In the Matter of J. H. Lelshman,
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of J. H. Lelshman,
of Baker City, in the County of Baker
and District aforesaid, a Bankruptcy.
Notice is hereby given that on the
2nd day of April, 1909the said J.. H.
LeiBhman was duly adjudicated bank
rupt; and the first meeting of his
creditors will be held at my office In
Baker City, Oregon, on the 16th day
of April, 1909, at 2 o'clock in the
afternoon, at which time ' the said
creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint a trustee, examine the
iriV-Tit niH ti;;i ;'jh cth?r bus
iness as may properly come before
said meeting.
N. G. DROWLEY
Refeiee in Bankruptcy.
SEW MUSIC.
New ana ciass.c sheet music just in
at Newlin Book & StationeryCo.4-13-19
THE QUESTION
of all real estate investments-;
I
the one that you can
in but on way--"is
answer;
the title
, or.Ctt.r
"An!
I T
Abstract drawn by us' Vith ,
that you have a complete, ac-.
curate history cf the parcel-t
j to the veriest dstci! that miht;
effect the tites soundness. i
Our WOrk iS guaranteed. Only!
complete and up-to-date set of
Abstracts in Union county.
U GRANDEINVESTMEHT CO.
Fo'ey Hotel Block
v cm
PASTIME THEATRE
t HARRIS FREXCII. '
t . Proprietor aud MauHfrer. '
. Program 7
f
,
Slx-plete orchestra. '
Latest Moving Pkturcs. ' 1
La Belle' and Dougherty dutch
.comedians. i
Teller sisters, Blnglng and talk-
Ing. ' ' ' -
Graham aud Norton la latest
. tongs.
Change of program Sunday,
Wednesday and Friday. Mati
nee: Monday, Wednesday and
Saturday. Doors open at 2:30
p. m. Evening performances
at 7 p. m.
THE SCENIC
, PANTAGES CIRCUIT.
La Grande's Foremost Yande
. i; tllle Theatre,
' Depot Street y
8. A. GARDINER, Manager.
Week opening April 19th.
The two blossoms, Reece and
Rose.: America's foremost en
tertainers presenting the popu
lar cometette "Matrimonial
Sport"
The musical kingsburys, mus
ical comedy sketch team.
Matinee, Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday. Adults, matinee:
10c; children," under 12 years,
Be. Evening' prices, 10 and 15c,
CALL FOR BIDS. '
Notice Is hereby given that bids for
one hundred forty (140) cords red
fir and yellow pine wood, three feet
eight inches in length, to be piled in
the basemenjj of the court house at
La Grande, will be received by the
county court of Union county at the
office of the clerk of Bald county. Bids
must be submitted on or before Wed
nesday, the fifth day of May, 1909. The
court reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
4-A If ; " ED. WRIGHT,
f County lerk
Administrator's Notice.
Notice Is hereby given to all whom
It may concern, that the undersigned
has been duly appointed by the county
court of Union county, Oregon, as ad
mintatrator of he estate of William G.
Peach, late of Union county, Oregon,
now deceased; and that all persons
having claims against said estate are
required to present the same with
proper vouchers to him at his resi
dence, eight miles east of La Grande
In said Union county, for settlement
within six months after this date.
Dated this 22nd day of March, 1909
Administrator, Estate of W. G. Peach,
Deceased. 3-23-10:47-14-21
C. H. FINN, Attorney.
The Little Shop
906 Main St.
Stamping of all kinds, includ
ing shirt waists & Center pieces,
done, embroidery lessons given.
Orders taken and lossons given
In stenciling. Full line of em
i broidery materials.
First-Class Re
pairing ALL WORK GCAnAN'TEl.I.
A- Slue poorly repaired In
wnrtlikwfl, hut proerly re
ttaired Stioe is good as new. My
work pleaMxj and satisfies.
R. Plant
THR OU) PRESTON' ST.VN
ManZan Pile Remedy li put lip l.i
i tube with nozzle attached. May be
ipplled directly to the affected parts.
Suaranteed. Price 60c Bold at Sll
frthorn' Family drug store.
WOOD JTOTICJE.
Notice ia hereby ftlren that tba
District Srbool Board of School D'a
Rock Springs
Carload just in. A pleasure to us to sell
this high grade coal, and it will-..be a'
pleasure for you to usa it.
Grande Ronde
Gash Company
5 GEORGE PALMER, President
F. J. HOLMES, Vies Pmldsnt C. S. WILLIAMS, 2d Ass't Cashisr
F. L. MEYERS Cashier
La Grande National Bank
Of La Grande, Oregon
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS' $170,000
UNfTED STATES DEPOSITORY
DIRECTORS
M. Berry J. D. Matheson : F. J. Holmes
C. C. Pennington F. L. Meyers Geo L.
i W. L. Brenholts George Palmer
fify Glasses Fit
Reference: Ask any . of
the 400T have fitted.
0. M. Heacock,
With Red Cross Drug Store
I LADIES HOME JOURNAL
Not sure- but think we sell more than
any other dealer in La Grande. This
month's business js 1 200 per cent larger
than a year ags. that's because we pay
attention to your wants That is our way
Try us.
"Where Nothing is
Too Much Trouble"
trict No. One of Union County. Or-
gon, will receive until i ocli'k P.
M. of April 30th, 190fl, he iJim! bl.la
for furnishing said School Dlsi.wct
with 140 cords of four-foot slit yel
low pine and red fir wood, eaid wood
to be cut while .green and not
later than June 15, is09. fro.! fro.n
large knoU rnd aciopmVM t-i oi.il
School Roard. Said W'xtl t- Iw !e
liverel. 130 cords at hieh acliof)!
ttilwwvs..i.cri!i- tit- UU -st'-tiuo'i fctlif
5 cords at 4th ward school. All to
be corded up closely and neatly
where directed by Board. Fifty cords
to be delivered by July 10, and all
before August 20, 1909. Bids to be
left with School Clerk. Board re
serves the right to reject any or all
blda.
ARTHUR C. WILLIAMS.
4-17-30 School Clerk.
r.u:r fits.
W. H. BRENHOLTS' Ass't Cashier
F. M. Brykit
Cleaver
TEL JL'iJ, tmSO
AT FERGUSON'S .
tl llZt t
I BLUE MOUNTAIN HOUSE
T. J. CRAY. Prop.
f .
I Board by the week I
I ; $5,00 and i?p :
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