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PifcE FITE. m.mG bsebtfe la ssixde, oeicox. ftjdiy, juli t, ma. eight pages. li wca fveniat OJsove: mbliix Dally Except So.;. C.I0R6E li. CXEEET. EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. raited Fres Telegraph jjenke. SLBSCP.IPTION RATS: Daily, single copy Sc Daily, per month C5c lSlf, six moz.ths in advance... 13.50 Iikily. one year In advance...:.. $6.56 - fKllj, six months in advance, lie Weekly, or. e year in advance.....$l.C4 Sstered at tte postoSce at La Grande as second-class matter. This paper will sot publish any article appearing over a nora de slume. Slewed articles will be re calved object to the discretion of the editor. Pleaae sign your articles and eve disappointment. AdtertJsIag Sates. Display ad. rates furnished upon ap plication. Local reading notices 10c per line rst Insertion; 5c per line for each tlsequent Insertion. Resolution of condolence, 6e a line. Cards of thanks. 5c a line. ' With a work team selling on the street for $500 cash, and a public auction of 23 head of horses, about lalf of which were yearlings and two-year olds, bringing $3787.50, or an average of over $S4 a head, It cer tainly looks like "horses are waking vp," as J. C. McFetridge says, relates the Enterprise News Record. Mr. McFetrldge bad the horse sale at the Red Front tarn, Saturday, ci tizens being present in large numbers from all over the county, and a num ber of outside buyers were present. The bidding was lively and the stock trought "good times" price, the best for common run of horses for many years. For Instance, a team of two year old small, black Pert-heron fillies, wool matched, sold for $222. Horse raisers present were all jubilant for present prices means a large addition to their wealth, H. B. Davidhlzar was auctioneer and 8. F. Pace clerk. ' $ . Administrator' Sale of Real fatal. Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned administrator of the eUt f John H. Dillon, deceased, uuder and ty virtue of an order of the County Court of Union County, Oregon, duly made and entered on Monday the 14th day of June, 1909, authorizing and em powering him so to do, will on and after the 24th day of July, 1909, sell at private sale for cash to the highest and best bidder therefor the following described real estate belonging to aid estate of John II. Dilllon, deceased, to wit: lots 7 ft 8 In block 10 Romlg's addition to the town of La Grande, Union County, Oregon; lot 6 in block 62 of Chaplin's addition to the town of La Grande, Union County, Oregon. Tbe SE4 of NW, the EV4 of SW4 and SW of NE14 of sec. 34 twp. 1 8. R. 40 E. W. M. and NWV4 of sec. U twp. 3 N. R, 29 E. W. M, In Union County. Oregon. Also begin ning at the SE corner of lot 1 n block A Lostlne, Oregon, running thence north 100 feet thence west to the west line of said lot, thence in ft southeast erly direction to the southwest corner of said lot 1 block A, thence east to the place of. beginning (R. C. Maya to have the privilege of leaving his wa ter plie across Raid land) In Wallowa County, Oregon. Dated ut La Grande, Oregon, June 25, 101.0. E. C. DISQT'A. Administrator of the -Btat; of John Jt. Dillion, dw.HS"l )f.-25-2-f-lC-2'l) 'NOTICE FOR PUT LICATTO.V DepauriH-i.. of the Interior. U. !. Lund Oftlce at La Grand Or., May 3, li09. Notice )6 hereby given that NATHAN FAKRKLL, of Hilgard, Oregon, who, on May 12, 1902. made liomrstead Entry No. 11391-Serlal. No. 02641. for SE4, Sec tion , Township 3 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, U. S. Land Office, St La Grande, Oregon, on the 21st day of June. 1909. Claimants names as witnesses: Nels llolverson, of Illlgard, Oregon. William Lowe, of Illlgard, Oregon. Earl Rugg, of Pendleton. Oregon. Link Lynd, of Pendleton. Orgeon. F, C. BRAMWELL. :" !sL P.tKisier. II TOY PISTOL DIBS T . ! I: SEATTLE BOY DIES FEOX AS AT TACK or LOCKJAW. Held Hand Oter Jfaixle Whesj Fatally lajsra? Ulau Cap SEATTLE, July 7. The first pre Foorth of July fatality of this yearwas recorded In the premature discharge of a toy pistoL The boy was firing s pistol in celebrating the approaching Fourth, holding his I eft hand over the muzzle when a black cartridge was exploded, forcing the paper wad Into the band. ' May Baie Fessd Ckluaaa. NEW TOR, July 2, A difference of opinion is expressed today among the authorities regarding tbe Identity of the Chinese corpse found floating on the Hudson river yesterday. Coroner McDonald and Police Captain Ward It li; t?7 cf wn is accused of the the slaying of Elsie 8igel. Others say that It is not An autopsy la being held today. Taste. Fifteen bo. and horses to carry banners for t m s of Nations, In pa rade July 5th Inquire at Bohneu k&rap's store. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, U. 8. Land Office at La Grande, Or., May 24.. 1909. Notice is hereby given that - JOHN KOROLU of La Grande, Oregon, who on Sep tember 29, 1903, made homestead en try No. 13261-Serial No. 04028, for SE NEtf . NE SE Sec. 7. WNW. Section 8, Township 2 South, Range 38 East, Willamette Meridan. has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the Register and Receiver, U. 8. Land Office, at La Grande, Oregon, on the 12th day of July. 1909. Claimant names as witnesses: Francis H. Owsly John Streber George Gibson ' . John Morg, all of La Grande, Oregon. Register. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. Notice Is hereby given that D. Som mer and Leopold Rosenthal are the executors under the will of Bertha Sommer, Deceased, and have been duly appointed as such of her estate by the County Court of Union County, Oregon, All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same with proper vouchers for proof and allowance to either of said Exesutors. or to C. H. Finn, at his law odlce In La Grande, Oregon, for them. Dated June 7, 1909. Ioold Rosenthal. D. Sommer, Elgin Oregon Executors of the estate of Bertha Sommer, Deceased. (uttel Mutolt. .'lank sidewalks built and d, excavating and filling. repair Phone Mark. ir,C2. (J-20-J-20) Important Notice. N'otk-e is hereby given that fire crackera can be discharged in iht city of Ii Grande on Saturday and Monday, July 3rd and 5th. -only, and that all (lrecrai keis larger than the No. 7 giant cannon cracker are pro hibited under this provision. All vio lations of ths regulation will be pun shed to the fullest extent of the law. LOU RAYBUUN. Chief of Police. Kingsley & Coqer Shoes Repaired Two first class workmen. t All work turned out with dispatch and guaranteed. THE OLD PRESTON STAND. Sunday Services at the Churches 4 Seiestk Pay JUtestUL Seventh Day Adventist church, cor ner M A Third street; Sabbath school 11 a. m.; services following. AH are welcome. FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner M and Fourth Sts. C E. Deal, Paster. ' Sunday, 9:45 a. m., Bible school, G. H. Currey, superintendent; 11 a. m. Patriotic service, subject: "Marks of a True Patriot." 7 pm. Epworth league aervice. subject: "Godless Com mercialism." 8 p. m. Patriotic ser vice, subject: "La Grande. Wet and WILL PERU CRACKERS U NO KKUW Tomorrow and Monday are fire- cracker days, by special permit from the city officials. Anything permitted under the statue of Oregon can be ex- ploded those two days. The special permit provides that nothing larger than a No. 7 giant firecracker can be used. It is not necessary to say that ESTERN OREd VETS' ASSOOAIl NEAR END UNION. July 2. (Special) What will undoubtedly be the last meeting of the Eastern Oregon Veterans' As sociation convened here today and will be In session until late this evening. At the business meeting which occurs this afternoon at a late hour, it ! ex pected that a vote will be taken to disband the association which has had so many enjoyable reunions, because of advancing age of the veterans. Many from La Grande, Cove, Baker City, and some from Wallowa county are here. The program opened with: Music by the band. Invocation by J. W. Oliver of La Grande. Address of welcome ty General Goodbroad of Union. Address of welcome to W. R. C. Mr;;. Alma Rohrig. Union. v Response, Mrs. Anna Roesch. I .a Grande, president of O. P. M. corps. Music. 01D TEAM RUED TO ENTER LOCAL WET RACES Revived by reason of the fait that there will lo no out-of-town hose teams here for the Fourth, the orig inal fire cuiiipnny which la its day won honors galore. It Is now very probable. In fact almost a certainty, will contest with the present day company In a wet race during the celebration. Among the runners will be Don Mc Laughlin. Jack Peare. "Doc" Lincoln, Shep" Williams, llolley. of Welser, who is coming Sunday morning, and full quota of old time members. While they have lost some of their agility so noticeable in those days, they still have the knowhow and it la no Idle guess statement to say that this same wet race will be one of the most In teresting events, from a local stand point of all the athletic contests. Muny Attend Boat Races. POUGHKEEPSIE. July 2. One of the largest crowds in the history of the Poughkeepsle regatta flocked to i ! ' 1 .: ; : Dry;" or "One Year Under Prohibi- tion." Special music by the choir. A ' cordial welcome to alL i FIRST PRESBYTEKIAX CHCBCH.I Washington Avenue ft 6th Street j Rev. & W. Seemaaa, D. D- Minister. ! Morning subject, "The Mission of the Republic.- Anthem, "The God of Abraham, Praise,' Shackley. Evening patriotic service, address Hon. Walter M. Pierce. Anthems and hymns will be appropriate to Independence Day. Sunday school, 9:45 a. m., Mr. W. h. Brenholts, superintendent C. E. ser vice, 7:00 p. m., leader, W. F. Lan driene. Prayer meeting, Thursday, 8:00 p. m. i riA kdul the boys of the city will make it hot j for the nervous. Although the trend of the wind should be observed and the boys who eel: b rate should seek J the open and be careful about fires, jThey should also take care concerning injuries and try, for once, to have a ! very sane celebration. Oration of the day, C. E. Cochran of La Grande. This afternoon was occuped by following out of this program: Address, Mrs. Pursell, of the Pres ton corps, Union. Recitation by Katherine Riddle, La Grande. Annual business meeting of the G. A.R., and W. R. C. Flag drills. Presentation of a flag to the south Union school by the Union, G. A. R. and W. R. C. Reading by Mrs. Jessie Nelson of La Grande, Red White and Blue drtll by the smaller folks. Celebrate Tomorrow. The reunion ends tonight, and to morrow Union will celebrate July 4th in a very fitting manner. The town Is filling up with people today and to morrow will be a gala affair to all concerned. the crack collegiate oarsmen of the east and middle west. The town is gay with colors. Cornell Four Wins. The Cornell four, this arternoon, won the collegiate rowing event, win ning by 15 lengths ahead of the near est competitor. Cornell s baby eight broke all rec ords for a freshmen event, winning in 9:07 3-5. Women Quite For Once. SEATTLE. July 2. Following the stormy sessions of the past two days, there was a calm this forenoon among the delegates of the annual conven tion of the National American Woman Suffrage Association In meeting' here. Harriet Taylor Upton, treasurer, sub- mitted the annual report today. It was intensely humid this after noon the thermometer varying be tween 87 and 90. The Medicine You Take Whatever medicine yon get at this store Is exactly right If you could see how your ni elcine Is prepared here, the care that we give every prescription that comes Into onr store, If you had the professional training to appreciate the Quality la all the drags nsed snd the skill used In preparing, yon would never think of going elsewhere for even your simplest drug store wants. People who deal here never have any doublts about the medicine they get The price Is right too. - HILL'5 DRUQ JTORLv LA GRANDE, - - - - - OREGON tAAAAAAAAAAAiAi Wci.Want IN OurtiWant: Ad; Column Ycur want is p'aced before a thousand or rr.oret'want-seekers every day Can you afford to spend one cent per.word of your want au where result are the keynctes? FOB REST. OR RENT Modern Cottage. Inqu'.re of A. L. Richardson. FOR RENT furnished; ... (J-23-29) -Modern 4 room cottage inquire of Mrs. Zuber. Room and board, 2114 Third St., Mrs. Edna Schrock. (J-24-J-7) FOR RENT Furnished room for gen tlemen. Electric light bath, etc Inquire at Gilham residence, 1910 Cedar, Phone Black 1351. lw FOR RENT Nicely furnished room, suitable for lady or gent Electric light bath and fire. Inquire at 18 1J Adams avenue or 'phone Red 131. OR RENT Nice, cheerful, sunny room for rent to gentleman, facing east on Fourth street; close in; mod ern conveniences. Call at Observer office. Two or three choice rooms to let with or without board. Inquire of 2103 1st street or phone Black 1761. FOR RENT Flower place on Elgin branch, outside of city, "Old Lyle Place;" 5 room house with garden, big barn, chicken house, cellar, 110.00 ' (J-21-J-12) FOK SALE. FOR SALE Fox terrier, pays SlO.uO: C. M. Graham, May . Park, phone Black 1331. ' (J-25-5-9) FOR SALE Fresh milk cow, Jersey, 6 years old. Earl Jones, phone 1944. (5-6-11) FOR RENT Well built barn. Phone Red 41. FOR SALE Twenty b. p. five passen ger touring car for $450. Inquire of. Whiteman garage, opposite foundry. FOR SALE Seed potatoes, fancy hand selected. Large and smooth Quality A 1; seed strictly pure Burpies extra early $2 per 100; .U Rose $1.75; Netted Gems, late, $1.7 Burbank seedling $1.30. Georgr Wagner. Island City. For Constipation. Mr. L. H. Farnham, a prominent druggist of Spirit Lake. Iowa, says: "Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are certainly the best thing on the market for constipation. Give these tablets a trial. You are certain to find them agreeable and pleasant n effect Price, 25 cents. Samples tree. For sale by All Good Dealers. FOR SALE A 240-egg incubator and brooder; cheap If taken at once 'Phone Black 1131. FOR SALE Two co.four acres o suburban property, well Improved PhoneBlack 1532. or E. W Hammerer, 2004 Adams avenue. Your Wants 4 FOR SALE 4 lots in Block 139. la Chaplin add; 2 blocks from round house for further particualrs apply to L. F. Dunn, City, or a E. New som 2415 First ave, Seattle Wash. 4-12-tf FOR SALE Good milk cow, fresh, half Jersey, half Durham. Three quarters Jersey heifer calf goes with. cow. Inquire corner N audi First street or phone Black 1862. (6-16-3) , , r'UK SAL First class furniture For particulars call at Mrs. Zuoct residence. tf FOR SALE 8 acres Improved, In al-. falfa and orchard, 350 chickens, with ' incubator, brooder, coops, cow, horse, Implements, furniture, growing crop. Quarter mile east ot city, good house and barn, $4,000 takes everything. Terms. W. W. Pollock. Home Ind. Phone. (J-14-J-14 ' . WANTED. IRL WANTED To do general house work. Inquire of Mrs. T. J. Scrog glns. ' (tf) . WANTED One or two furnished, or partly furnished rooms for fam ily of mother and two children. In- ' quire of Fair 'store. v WANTED Two women cooks and on waitress. Call at the Van Duya Realty Company. ' LOST AND FOUND. LOST Between Hot Lake and Union, a hand grip containing toilet ar ticles and wearing apparel. Finder leave at this office and receive re- ' ward. FOR SALE Single comb Rhode Island Reds, hatching eggs. None better in Grande Ronde Valley, come and see. l.oo per setting or 15. $3 for 45. All infertil eggs re placed free of charge. Incubator chikens $20 per 100. George Wag ner, Island City. Words tt Freese the 8nL "Tour son has Consumption. HI case is hopeless." These apiiallirg words were spoken to Geo. E. Elevens, a leading merchant of Sprmne'd, N. C by two expert doctors one a lung: specialist ' Then was shown the won derful power ot Dr. King's New Dis covery. "After three weeks use," wrltea Mr. Blevens, "he was as well as ever. I would not take all the money In the world for what It did for my boy." Infalllable for Coughs and Colds ,lts the safest, surest curs or desperate Lung diseases o nearth. SOo and tLOO. ' Guarantee satisfaction Trial fcottte tree. Mewlta Drt Oft