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- LOCAL ITEMS.
Attorney Finn Is home from W'al-1
Iowa county.
Circuit Court at Enterprise has ad- I
Journed, and this afternoon, the court,
. W. Knowlea. District Attorney van
hoe and Court Reporter Hanua re
turned to La Grande.
Ernest Thorson went to Elgin this
morning where he will spend Sunday
with relatives.
f H. A. Brandon will bring his family
to La Grande tonight and leave for
Northern Idaho at once.
Wilbur Jay, of La Grande, spent
last evening , in Baker. Baker City
Herald.
Miss Julia Downing of Pendleton
passed through the city this morning
on her way to Baker City to visit a
few days and will stop off on her re
turn. It begins to appear as though 2(1
Masons will make the trip to Enter!
prise next Tuesday, when a local team
of Masons will Initiate a Royal Arch
team at that place.
Lyton Ivanhoe returned this after
noon from Enterprise, where he aided
his father In clerical work during the
circuit court session.
Traveling Engineer Johnnie Shea,
who has been here for some time get
'Hing the new passenger engines In
I nhnne and Bteamine. left this morn
ing for his home in Portland.
Mrs. A. P. Blood left this morning
for her home in Huntington after,-a
visit with her daughter, Mrs. E. Sel
deis. . : .; .. ' i w ': :
Alton Barnes tame down from North
Powder last night on Uxe delayed No.
5 aiid left this morning for Wallowa
to attend to some business for his
father, Dr. E. W. Barnes. '
Miss Alice Proctor of Elgin arrived
this afternoon on her way to Pendle
ton to attend the Pendleton Acadenn
commencement, next week.
Miss Gertrude Ralston leaves to
night for Pendleton, whore she wi(!l
attend the commencement of the Pea
dMon Academy clues of '09 and vinit
with former "fraf girls. -
Mrs. E. E. Slater and Miss May Neill
left this morning for Elgin to remain
until Monday with Mrs. Slater's daugh
ter, Mrs. Lee Tuttle.
Miss Patience West, pf frilrm, who
has been visUlnj? Miss Pauline- New
ton for a couple of das's. lett this
morning for Wallowa, to sotivd t!ie
summer with her sister, Mi Al.ei:
Ira Cantrell of Valla Walla is vlslt
ing.her sister, Mrs Edna !i. Rusjera
of this city. When he takes his de
parture, It will be for an exten :1 1
tour of the Copperfleld country.
R. C. Roberts the O. R. & N. tele
phone man who has been here for the
last few days to change batteries in
the 'phones in , cabooses, left La
Grande today for The Dalles where
'he will do the same work on the first
district.
Claude Jones will flrris toriglst
from Portland on a business trip
through Eastern' Oregon, lie Is now
with the Gratton & White rubber con
cern of Portland and while iiere will
visits with his parents, Mr. aal Mis.
Joe Joseph.
-Mr. O'Neill, the traveling passenger
i. :.-n of the O R. & N., whoiius been
hot-; Krirvi.:!!,., 'ir the Railroad Moil '
1 1culc ,w1 ;ln. . excursljos m !"0
fourth. ' i.x v mI this niorp.lrg. but
. ill re . irisday .and g'e the
f 'cir.Lir i t n a definite answer re
!" .-. ui-:rslons they
TE.UE SEETIXG SIXBAT.
Lcfal Organkalloa 1o Carry 0t Teafp
Denionstrutht FrogTtm.
N-porlj Ton!gtt.
At S:Z 5 thin af;'Uooa no word had
feint
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The Peace and Arbitration commit-'
tee of the National Council of Women !
and National Sufrage Association have ',
requested that Women's organizations J
throughout the world hold peace I
demonstration as near May 16, as !
convenient. Acting under the request '
of the organizations, the L. D. 8. Re- j
lief, and Young Ladies Association of
La Grande will hold such a meeting
in the Tabernacle, Sunday, May 23,
at 2 p. m.. The public is invited to
Join in the demonstration.
The eiercises will c'onsist of:
Invocation.
Poem, "Let Us Have Peace. Mrs.
Ethel Greenwood.
"The Hague Conference its causes
and results," Victor E. Bean.
Solo, "Flag Without a Stain,- C. P.
Ferrln. , "
"Who have done the most to promote
the peace of the world," David Stod
dard. "How can mothers best promote the
cause of peaceT" Mrs. M. E. Scho
fleld. Poem, "Whlttler," Olive Christian
sen. "-'
Singing -"The Star Sangled Banner."
Funeral This Afternoon.
The funeral services over the re
mains of Mrs. Gilbert White who died
yesterday morning at the hospital, was
held this afternoon from the M. E.
church at 2 o'clock. A large number
of friends attended the services.
Eosers Fr Union Clrh
' M!bs Minnie Holman left this mor-
juiag to witness the graduation exer-! ben reel! ta.m On.-v.in-
cifces or tne Weston Normal, Miss , ,
Lillie Holman Is a member of the class ' The re-
creditHl with th hiht .nm. tnr 1 "ull wl 6 bulieUnlzed when they ar-
scholarshlp. which is no small credit
for Union county.
rive thla evening, at the usual Ot
server boards.
ViUlams, delegate from the
W.knvii 1 .''ge of Odd Fellows, and
C-m-h V.Mi.ims and Mrs. H. Jennie
'f'ho.ii' id delegates .to the Rebekah,
.(Kp.f -iy, ;eturned from Albany last
ii!.?iit v.t: left for their, homes this
r.-nriiii ; They report a splendid con
,ei,s'.)i;. md have only words of high
19l !ts,ie regarding Mr. Coolidge, who
v- .is -I - :ted to the high office of Grand
of the I. O. O. F. In the state,
" i f.r Mrs. Grout, who was elected
th.i Rebekahs as vice-president of
'.'r.f r state organization.
Miss Alice Procter and Miss Ger-
'e Ralstone will leave tonfght for
I dlton.. Miss Ralston will return
'"Morrow night, and Mas proctor,
v-iose home fs In Elgin, will remain
for the Pendleton academy comence
Hupperui'U Slill Lives.
Mrs. C E. Happersett and son Cecil,
wlto hate been at the bedside of Mr.
Happerset's father in Portland, return
ed yesterday. Mr.' Happerset remain
ed wlih his father 'whe still continues
very low. The cause of ..the illness
started from Moodpo'soning n the foot.
The Ipg was amputated, but it is very
t LIVes Funning.
J. S. Santos, formerly of this city,
but now ranching near Cove, is here
this afternoon to attend the farmers'
meeting. He likes the Cove district
splendidly and is satisfied with his lo
cation. ;
PUBLIC LAXD SALE.
Department of The Interior.
U. S. LAND OFFICE at La Grande,
Oregon, April 28th, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that, as di
rected by the Commissioner of the
General Land Office, under provisions
of f 'Act of Congress, approved J unv
27 1906(34 Stats., 517), we will offer at
public sale,-to the highest bidder, at
10 o'clock a. m on the luth day of
June, 1909, at this ofllce, the following
escribed land: , .
SEViSEK Sec. 8, SWV4 SW Sec. 9,
. 4 R. 35 B. W. M., serial No. 0178G.
Any persons claiming adversely the
above-described laud are advised to
file their claims, or objections, on or
before the time designated for sale.
F. C. BRAMWELL, Register.
COLON R. EBERIIARD, Receiver.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at La Grande, Or.,
May 3. 1909.
Notice is hereby given that
OZRO HINT,
of Kamela, Oregon, who, on October
26, 1903, made Homestead "Entry No.
13324-SerIa'l, No. 040.rfi. for EWNE',
NE4 SE4 Section 32, SW' NW4,
Section 33, Townshtp 1 South, Range
36 East. Willamette Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make final
five year proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before the
Register and Receiver, IT. S. Land
Office, at La Grande, Oregon, on the
22nd day of June, 1909.
Claimant names as witneses: ,
Kyle Charlton.
II. K. Charlton.
John S. Graybeal.
James L. Walker, all of Kamela, Ore
gon. " ... . ... ..',
F. C. BRAMWELL, ,
; Register.
STRAYED OR STOLEN Black poney
"Billy" branded V on left hip, and
. H ou .right-shoulder, white hind
-. foot. -Was last seen near Elchen
berger place on Ladd Hill about
March 25. Information received and
rewarded.
HILDA ANTHONY,
PASTIME THEATRE
g JOHXSOX & BRUCE.
? Proprietor.
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Program tonight. '.
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f Three reels of latest moving -
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' pictures. . ?
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The Great Colyer's in fastest
. Juggling act on record. .
Admission 10 and 13 cents.
Change of program. Sunday,
Tuesday and Frldny. Matinees,
continuous Sunday from 2:30,
Wednesday and Saturady at 3 'i-
p. m.
What Are You Worth
From the Neck up?
The ordinary unskilled laborer Is worth from $1.50 to $3.00'
per day from theneckdewa. If you are capable of doing
beat work planning anddlrectlng the work of others, your
services are worth from $4.00 to $10.00 per day upwards.
Two fity.to seven dollars day represents the difference from
a financial standpoint between the trained and the untrained
worker, or in ojther words If your value lies from the neck up,
or neck down. --
Many a man, who today Is down In the mire of ever work
and ander pay, with a course of training such as the I. C. S.
Is able to give, would become a leader In bis chosenwork. If
you are ambitious andwllling to utilize your spare time for
advancement, drop me aline and tell me something of your
ambition and what you would Mke to prepare for. The I. C. "
S. will meet you more than halfway. You are putting your
elf under no obligation by writing us and we are willing to
give you every opportunity of investigating our methods and
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ment Write today.
Address -.'; . ..-.- '' - . -y, ;';'. :
f.j J. E. Martin, '
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THE LARGEST ASS0UTMEXT AND BEST
GOODS EVER SHOWN IN UNION COUNTY.
WE HAVE OTHERS BUT WILL ONLY MEN
TION THESE IN THIS AD.
STEWARD'S " OPERA" HOUSE
EIGHT TRIUMPHANT SEAS!.
FIRST TIME IN LA GRANDE. ,'
' . "The Play BeantlfoL" .
A Message From Mars"
Saturday, May 22nd
The famous English comedy drama, with the record of 1000 nights
Duke of York Theatre, London: 600 nights. Garrick Theatre New York
and which Is now ontg fifth successful consecutive tour or the United
States and Canada.
A NOTABLE SPECIAL COMPANY INCLUDING THE BRILLANT
ENGLISH COMEDIAN, BEKESFORD LOVETT, (DIRECT FROM LON
DON) AND MARGARET DU.E.
PRICES: $l.!i0, $1.00, .75, .no.. . ; . '
Seats on sale Thursday morning. ' '
S375.00
a beautitul (Jolouial set in Wax Cioldcil Oak, cou
sistiiitf set of six fine .leather chairs; CO inch round
pedestal 10 foot extension table; 00 inch buffet seal
ing table, and china closet. The swellost suit over -shown
in OrandRonde vallev. See window displav
$120.00.
, Oolonial dininjj room suit,' Wai Golden Oat. Verv
handstnne; well worth' the money, aiust be seen to '
be appreciated. : .
- $80.00.
Leathered Oak Dining Room Suit, Tliose who
have visited the 'large cities recently will recognize
this style, with the exception of the price ,which is
much higher than ours.
' WE CARRY THE STOCK; ALL GRADES. IP
NEED OF ANYTHING IN HOUSE FURNISH
INGS CALL , ,..v, . .
Mo n vt f Frsvv: House
1 1 y v " Furnishers
: I7ednesday, fJay 26
- MATIXEE VEESDAY 3P.B.
Wonderful Pictorial Reproduction cf the
J World's Heavyweight Gontest :
! BURNS vs. JOHNSON
l EXACTLY AS SEEN AT SYDNEY. AUSTRALIA, DEC. 26, 1908 BE-
FORE AN AUDIENCE OF 20,600.
Vi ROUUDS TO R DECISIOU
DIFFERENT METHODS OF TH A1N1NG OF EACH CONTESTANT
. , Scenes of Australia
' SPEGIALIn addition to tha aoov6 the best
rounds of the
JEFFRIES SHARKEY FIGHT
Will bQ shown so can judge for yourself who is
best man.. .
Evening Prices 25c-50c-75c
Matinee Prices 25c-50c
GEORQE PALMER, President W. H. BRENHOLTS Ass't Cashier
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. F. .1. HOLMES,- Vice President C. S. WILLIAMS, 2d Ass't Cashier
' F. L. MEYERS Cashier '
La Grande National Band
Of La Grande, Oregon
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $170,000
UNITEP STATES ; UPOSITORY
DIRECTORS v
. M. Berry J. D. Matheson F. J. Holmes F. M. Brykit
- C. C. Pennington F. L. Meyer Geo. L. Clejver
W. L. Brenholts Georje Palpr . "
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Offers 20,000 acres at $35 per acre, ad
ioining fhe lwin Falls Track Easiest kind
of terms. Land now open for entry.
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