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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (May 7, 1909)
LOCAL ITEMS. ' ' " Read what the other titles are do ing on Mothers' Day. Dr. N. Molltor, who has been several weeka in Southwestern Oregon return ed this morning. Miss Ella Stafford came over from Union this morning, and will visit friends for a few days. Mrs. J. T. Williamson, who has visi ting for the past five weeks in Eugene, . returned home this morning. . Comrade Burnett, who has been in poor health for some time, went to . Hot Lake this morning for treatment. Grant Keys, who has been in Port . land for several days, returned this morning. The city scales have been received, and contractor Goodnaugh is putting them in place today. Attorney Robert Lloyd returned to bis home in Elgin this morning after spending several days In the city on legal business. Frank Bridges left for Wallowa this morning and from taht place he will drive to Flora. .He. will return In abuot 10 day s. - i-v juage Knowtes and District lvanhoe left for Enterprise this morning to hold court. The expect to be gone . about 10 days or two weeks. - Attorney Eugene Asbwill returned from Pendleton last night where he appeared before the supreme court in the case of Rynearson, Owsley vs Un ion county. . : James Shipman, the brakeman who narrowly escaped having his leg ' ground oil py the wheels of a freight car a short time ago, Is out on the street, but will have to use crutches for some time yet. John' Shaw, who has one of the fmeBt farms on Clover creek, in the south end of the county, came down from North Powder yesterday tnorn . , ing on legal business, , Rev. Frederick Angelucci, Superior of the order of Servite Fathers, of Chltgo, passed .through La Grande ; this morning on his way to Joseph, where he will conduct admass meeting next Sunday. " F S? Bramwell took his departure f this morning for the John Day coun ' try In Interest of the extension of tha Sumpter Vally railroad, which, in all probability will be completed to John Day City this fall. ; Daniel Chandler, of Elgin, came in last night from Durkee, where he had been looking up some land upon which he wished to file. This morning he completed his business at the land of fice and took the Elgin train for home. IMT FORGET BIG DINNER TOMORROW From 11 o'clock until the last plat ter is licked clean the Park board will serve dinner in the Masonic hall to morrow. Be sure to have dinner with the ladies, for there will be lots of mighty good things to eat. Baked beans, brown bread the finest of cof fee; cakes, more cake, pier every thing. , A'. TAG DAY LADIES , " - i i WORK IN RELIEFS Below we give the names of the ladies who will have charge of th6 Tay Day headquarters, in Van Duyn's real estate office,, at different hours on Tag Day, Saturday, From 7:00 to 10:00, Mrs. Cupernell, Mrs. Polack.- 10:00 to 12:00, Mrs. Turner Oliver, Mrs". W. L. Brenholts,. Mrs. Chester ' Newlln. -: v ' ' --' 12:00 to 12:30, Mrs. Donahue, Mrs. Polack, Mrs. D. E. Cox. 12:30 to 2:00.. Mrs. Vincent Palmer, Mrs. A. L. Richardson. ' 2:00 to 4:00, Mrs. O. E. Silverthorn, Mrs. W. H. Rash. Mrs. A. S. Geddes. 4:00 to 5:00, Mrs. A V. Andrews; Mrs. W. W. Berry. , , 5:0 to 8:00, Mrs. Fred Schilke, Mrs. W. fl. Bohaenkamp, Mrs. Polack. ATE OP PENDLETON MEET IS CHANGED The Eastern Oregon traclr meet will be held at Pendleton May 25. Wie date was changed yesterdcy ta ac comodate teams who wish to par ticipate " both In the Corwllit and EaBtern Oregon meets. STRAYED OR STOLEN Black poney "Billy" branded V on left hip, and Hon right shoulder, white hind foot. Was last seen near Elchen berger place on Ladd " Hill about March 25. Information received and rewarded. HILDA ANTHONY, Wd you find UT ' Observer want ads do it WILL HATE GOOD . CHOP AT OIOS Ernest Lewis, of the Grand Ronde Cash Company, which this " spring leased the Townley orchards at Un ion, was in the city this morning, and in response to a query about the fruit crop, said that they expect to harvest a very fine crop this year. The Town- ley orchard seems to be among the very latest in the valley to blossom. and the damage from frost was con sequently small. Mr. Lewis says that not even the cherries . will fall short of a normal crop, and that the quality will be of the very best. . They ex pect to ship fully as much fruit as came from the orchard last year. W HOLE CITT OP LOS ANGELES HELPING OS MOTHERS' DAT PHILADELPHIA, May 7. The fame and sign! fiance of Mothers' Day is spreading. Los Angeles, Cal.. has created a fund for destitute mothers to be dis tributed today. Mothers' Day, and the mayor of the city in a proclamation has requested citizens to attend 4 place of worship today, wear a white carnation as a badge of motherhood and contribute to the destitute moth- era fund.. . 1. ,i .. i :V;1 -..: .Following the lead of Philadelphia, Los Angeles has taken up the move ment with enthusiasm and vim, and has sent to Miss Ana Jarvis, of this city, the founder of the day which promises to become a national holiday the first ' button of 75,000 official badges which have been struck for the occasion. : .. : A" mass meeting atldrtssed by clergymen of all denominations, ser mons In the churches and Bpecial ser vices , are features, of Los Angeles celebration. . Mrs. Lulu Skinner Lee has started the fund for destitute mothers by a contribution of ?H0, and Mrs. Phoebe Hearst nas suobcriced tne same amount.--,. ' .. ,. BAKER FAILS IS , : ' SEVERAL EVENTS Eaker entries failed to qualify in the Hm yard dash, in the pole vault and in the 320 yard hurdles. Hall was second in tic half mile and Dunham won his hrut in the 220. Iiaker. City Herald. .. . ) WHITEWASHING WILL BE TOLERATED .CONSTANTINOPLE,. May- 7. Mem bra of the American diplomatic carps here are taking steps to prevent the committee which will investigate the massacres in Asia Minor, from white washing. Government made efforts to place representatives 'of America England on the comiialttee. It was announced today that mar tial law will be maintained indefinitely here. . ' . , . Hamilton in Jail. OLYMPIA, Wash., May 7. Former Adjutant General Ortis Hamilton was taken-to jail here this afternoon, un able to furnish $10,000 bonds. ' Eighteen Teachers ('hoses. ' -The public schools of La Grande will have - no " less - than twenty-six teachers " including ; the superinten dent next year. The school board se lected the following , eighteen '.last evening. The others will be' decided upon next Friday evening. -., V N. J. Mansager R. A Wilkerson, Syra Kuhn, ' Ruth A. Bush, Harriet Harris, Stella lugie, Manuel Snider, Emma O. Pickler, Susan Mcllroy, Kathryn Woodruff,. Effiee Billings, Gussie Fisher, Elizabeth Bunnell, Nell E. Young, Gertrude Biever, Nellie G. Neill, Edith Bork, and Lottie E. Wall. NORMAL BOARD WILL PROBABLY (LOSE SCHOOLS SALEM, 'May 7. The State Board of Normal School regents "will meet at 3 o'clock tomorrow. They will probably close the normal schools for tbe next two years or until the peo ple or legislature provide for them, or establish other schools. Tbere are so funds; the members will pay their own expenses to Sal-m. BAKER CITY WILL GET FEDERAL BUILDING WASHINGTON. D. c.. May 7. Ba ker City will get her long-looked-for public building. The appropriation was made years ago. Senator Cham berlain's request for a satisfactory adjustment resulted in a call ior bids, and the work will be-rapidly pushed to completion. En ' f (alhoBB Trial. SAN FRANCISCO, May 7 Prose cutor Hney stated today that tbe trial of Calhoun wilf probably be concluded, Oregon, has fun da on band with witnm io eess. " ' Xat JffjJntaia Agent. SALEM, May 7. The Railroad Com mission today issued an order that the O. R. & N, maintain an agent at Rufus, where the citizens have pe titioned for a new depot Dr. IV. D. McMillan Painless Denistry La Grande National Bank Bldg Both Phones THE SCENIC PANTAGES CIRCUIT. La. Graade's Fsreaost Yande rill Theatre Depot Street ' " S. .4. CARPIMR, Kaaarer. Week beginning May 2. Welnrlck & Waldron, the boya who sing and talk. The Romig Twlna.' t -New Songs and Dances. V ' Latest Moving Pictures. ": and Saturday. Adults, matinee: 10c;-children, under 12 years. 5c. Evening prices, 10 and 16c. &c. tvening prices, 10 and 16c. PASTIME THEATRE HARRIS PRLJiClL j Proprietor an4 Manager. i Program Three reels of latest moving "pictures."', ' -.' Admission 5 and 10 cents. Change of program Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Satur day, Matinee: Monday, Wed nesday and aSturday. Doors open at 2:20 p. m. Evenings performances at, 7 p. m. " j Change of program Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. Mati nee: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Doors open at 2:30 p. m. Evening performances 1 A. t I. i ) at 7 p. m. j IT'S SOLD. 'That 3 acre home we advertised, so don't be too late on this one.' 75 ft. x430 ft. with 48 fine apple trefs t-.nd water for irrigating. It's the making of an elegant city home, onl small amount of cash to handle it. . (5-6-9) VAN DUYN REALTY CO. DR. C D PONS, THE WELL KNOWN EYE AND NERVE SPECIALIST OF SALT LAKE CITY AT THE SUBURB HOTEL ALL THIS tagttiUg hoars, A. M. to I P. M. aa trvm Z: 31 P. M. H 7:3 P,M. ; ALL EXAMINATIONS FREE Doctor Pons has brought many new tolnga with him this time. Two aew instruments of the latest Invention tor examination of difficult cases, and all tbe latest machinery for duplicating any kind of lenses In short order, Everything la the ; , ap-to-date' aose glasses and mountings, the same as la worn by tbe up-to-date people in New York. ' ; Tea tbousaad dollars worth of op tical goods are carried by Doctor Pons so if ou want a choice from a largo stock of ap-to-date things In styles, and nave a specialist who has bad 14 yeara ' experience, to examine your eyes. Try this eaatera specialist. Here this wk only. Treasurers Call For County Warrants. Notice is berby given that tbe undersigned Treasurer of r'nlr.n rvn. ' wbi 0 to pay ell cent warrants which were endorsed prior to the 1st, day of April. 1908. No interest allowed on the above warrants after April 22, 1909. JOHN FRAWLEY. DRILLING j Tbere are several kinds , of drilling but the kind S the kind that makes the farm pay is the drilling which'makes' water avail- S able. There is no need of a dryfarm.. The task is not so great as you may think:: f I have had years of experience and understand the well bust- 1, f TKTT LA GBANDE, OREGON COVE FRUIT LAND. We have 100 acres of the finest fruit in Cove. Subdivided in 10 ncn tracts.' Fine black soli, 1-2 mile from school, running water on each 10 no tes. Have just completed three miles of new woven wire fence on place. Price $125.00 to J200.00 per acre. Will sell with part ash, balance payable in installments or on straight tlnw t. suit purchaser, Will take some jr.od La Grande property as part payment 4-23-5-5 La Grande Investm9 vt Co. "':'' ' - 'V-:':: . DO YOU KNOW : FOR CERTAIN? that your title is gocd? An abstract vill tell you all about it and it may be tc your advantage to have one made.. ) You cinnot afford to take chances. ). R. 0 L I V E R : e La Grande National Bank J I Building a) H I Firs t-Class Re pairing all work guaranteed. A Shoe poorly repaired Is worthless, but ropiy re paired Shoe to good as new. My work please and satisfies. R. Plant THE OLD PRESTON STAND. The Utile Shop 906 Main St. Stamping of all kinds, includ ing Bhirt waists Center pieces, done, embroidery lessons given. Orders taken and lessons given In stenciling. Full line of em broidery materials. 44-4444 f44'-44444-t GEORGE PALMEF, President W. H. ERENHOLTS Ass't Cashier F. .1. HOLMES, Vies President C. S. WILLIAMS. 2d. Ass't Cashier J F, L. MEYERS Cashier " ' i , J La Grande TJationa! Dan!; Of La Grande, Oregon CAPITAL AND SlIRPLUSf $170,000 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY , : . DIRECTORS " M. Bsrry . J. D. Matheson F. J. Holmes - F. M. Brykit C. C. Pennington F. L. Msyers Geo, L Cleavtr - W. L. Brsnholts ........ , IDAHO CAREY ACT LAUD The Idaho Irriga t ion Co. If d. Offers 20,000 acres at $55 per acre, ad- ioining the Twin Falls Tract hasiest kind of terms. Land now open for entry. Logan-Sherwood - Realty - Company I Sale of Books ! ti Si B AT FERGUSON'S A number of the Circulating Library hooks will be sold at a low price. The money will be used to put new books in the Library. Have you joined yet? ' . '- " " !"' '.;'"' . - .' -v.. ,' Where Nothing is Too Much Trouble" i ED. PROPECK, The Second Hand Dealer m musMMtttiiitfttfttfTr,.mtmtt1ttHtti .. DRY CHAIW . For.Best quality ol DRY chain wood call on " V. E. BEAM . Biggest loads for least money PilONE '. ' Georgs Palmer , m 252OTiE2LE?t3S BLM eeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew w WOOD DRY I RED 1741 I' , ' e e e - .