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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (May 13, 1910)
TUQE EIGHT hX QUANDE EVENING OBSERVER FRIDAY, MAY 13. 1910 AhmtTheQUy' Instructive Lectnre. .Mrs. Jean Morris Ellis delivered a most Instructive discourse last even ing at the Central Church of Christ. The sub'Ject, of her discourse was Phrenology. At the close of her lec ture she gave four readings of four young people. Those who know these people declare that she under stood her work. Mrs. Ellis lectures this evening at 8 o'clock. She will also give public readings at the close of her discourse Mrs. Ellis will give private readings In the study of the church between the hours of 10 a: m. and 5 p. m. A stranger who was present last evening and heard the lecture remarked at the close, "Mrs. Ellis gave me a reading five years ago In Washington that I would not take dollars for." ' Regular W. C T. V. Meeting.' The W. C. T. U. at the last regular meeting held at the home of Mrs. M. J. Stephenson was led in the stu dy class by. Rev. Frank E. Gray. The topic was "Prohibition and the Word of God." Plans of the prohibition campaign were discussed. Mrs. Wal lace Fnrah, a state worker, will de liver an address in the Baptist church next Sunday evening. This will be a union service for the various churches Fair Pepl Meet All members of the fair commis sion were present last evening at a meeting of that board. It was decid ed to let the good roads meeting be held in the tabernacle, and to send the premium list to the state printer at once. ' The date of the fair is Oct. 5 to 11 ,and that it will be even better than last year is foreordained. .-. Many Will Tlslt Cove. If weather permits a large dele gation of La Grande women will go to Cove tomorrow to visit the dual meet between La Grande and Cove. The local athletes are not overcon fident for it is realized that Cove has a strong team and the various events will be fought out with close decis ions it is believed. Another Tloneer Departs. ' Mrs. D. W. Johnson ,a pioneer of Union county, who has lived rear this city for a number of years,' died this morning in this city after an illness of several weeks. She was 54 years of age and leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss. The fu neral will take place tomorrow after noon at 2 o'clock from the Methodist church In this city. Byron's Tronbadors. ' ' Remember that Byron's Troubadors are to be in the city next Friday, May 20th. A good, clean entertainment of vocal and instrumental music, given by the Agoga class of the Baptist .v.1 inint-n. In WUUUII BlaWWWIi T- ' ? Wednesday at E. D. Selder's confec tionery store. ' Funeral This Afternoon. The funeral of Mrs. Martha Smith, of Pendleton, took place this after noon from the undertaking parlors of Henry & Carr at 2 o'clock, Rev, Gray of the Baptist church officiating. Mrs. Smith was a relative of .0. W. Moon, formerly of thl3 city but now of Pendleton. DELEGATES TO GO SUNDAY MORE LODGE HONORS DUE THIS CITY A EXT TEAR. Grand Master Already and President Assured La Grande xt Year. Next Sunday La Grande's delegates to the. I. 0. 0. F. grand lodge and Rebekah assembly at Eugene will leave this city to attend the sessions, and incidentally, it is supposed, that La Grande will have the distinction of being given the presidency of the Rebekah assembly. La Grande al ready has the. grand master of the I. 0. O. F, in Ed Coolidge who will assume the role of past grand master next week. Mrs. George Grount Is next In line for the presidency of the general assembly. The delegates who will attend from here, some of whom are already In Portland, are D. E. Cox, I. R." Snook, G. E. Fowler, George Grout. J. A. Arbuckle, Grand Master Coolidge, . . - - , J. A. Fraker and rice grand Presi dent, Mrs. Grout. . a Bnsy Issuing Licenses. No. not marriage licenses, but fish erman's and hunter's licenses are what is taking the time at the county clerk's offices these days. From 18 to 20 nresent themselves at the coun ter and ask for the little document that guarantees them from harm by the game warden in case they are caught, while angling or trying to kill game. Ship Body to Utah. Memorial services held In respect to the late George Glenn, Jr., were held this afternoon at the L. D. S. church. ' The young man died sudden ly yesterday morning. The remains will be shipped to Wellsvllle, Utah, for Interment beside the remains of a relative. , Santa Fe Mun In City. . Hugo Victor, traveling passenger J agent for the Santa Fe, came in from Portland last night and Is looking after business for his line. The name ,ofvHugo Victor seems to be a trans position and It Is hard for Jark 0' Neil and the rest of the railroad brs to keen from calling the Santa Fc man Victor Hugo, which by the fv would be appropriate, Judging frcrj appearances. I Addition to Laundry. Cherry's New Laundry is construct ing an addition to the plant and in a few days more will put on an ad ditional delivery wagen. Repainting Hardware Department The hardware department of the Golden Rule is being brightened up with a- coat of new paint. Uresr on I TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY A .;. FOR RENT A furnlBhed house, close in. Bath and toilet. FOR SALE The Snodgrass residence in the Old Town consisting t ten room louse, and the E. W. uart lett house in the Old Town, consist ing of. seven rooms. Will be sold cheap If taken at once. Inquire at the Snodgrass grocery. , Bad Faith Charged 'Washington, May 13. Charges of bad faith on the part of President Taft and Attorney General . WIcher sham In connection with the Ballln- i ei ; investigation, was made in the Housg today by Representative Har rison of New York. The charges vere made when Harrison withdrew his resolution calling upon the At torney General for the original mem oranda and other data connected with his preparation of the summary of the Glayls charges. Harrison, a democrat, presented the resolution af- tar the investigating committee had refused the request of Brandeis for the papers, and Harrison withdrew the resolution as WIchersham in h letter read by Balllnger yesterday ad mitted that the Bummary was prepar ed after the date It bore, which Har rison wanted to prove. . The prosecution In the Balllnger case turned from the investigation of the Alaskan, coal lands to , probe the restoration to entry of power kites under the Balllnger regime. At torney Pepper, Ptnchot's representa tive, forced Balllnger to admit that ( he had not studied the reclamation nuncio, n wuo apparent uittl j-epper sought to defend Director Newell of the reclamation service from the, pre vious charges made by Balllnger. . 17 IT 1 nana some MADE fOR. VS BY 7eters Shoo Co. Ox ords Our New Spring Line is full of them, wS-lM trom the chaste, plain design to the catchy, fancy patterns. There is a ,l riot of styles here for you to choose from, and the time to see them is NO W Tomorrow. Come in when you are down town tomorrow. See the new things if only to post yourself. The Peters Shoe Gompany has outdone itself forus this season for , , beauty" of patterns and superiority of workmanship, and these Diamond Brand shoes do have a way ot wearing that is hard to equal. COME IN TOMORROW i ; oaiuraay " . ;-ff oaiuraay MUSICAL PROGRAM OF MERIT TO SUPPLEMENT ADDRESS Sherbet, pineapple and lemon, Sat urday and Sunday and Sllvdrthorne's . A program Intended to fittingly pay tribute by word and chant and vol untaries, has been prepared for the King Edward memorial services this evening at the Episcopal church. All Britons, former subjects of the late British .ruler, Canadians and Masons and Knights Templar, are urged to attend the servxlces. The program for the evening reads: v Voluntary "Beethoven's Funeral Marsh." . . . Hymn "When our Hearts Are Bow ed With Woe." Sentences. Chant "Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Refuge." Lesson. .', :,; ' " ' Hymn "On the Resurrection Mam ing." "': . v.'.. -.777-Y 7 Address Upton H. Glbbs. -V Solo-"0h Rest in the Lord." , 1 Hymn "A Few More Years Shall Rojl.'" .'7 ' . 7 -l Benediction. : - . ' ' 7- v; "Dead March In Saul" . (Congrega tion remains standing while it is be ing played.) ; : A J. D. Stout rapidly this week, and as soon as all are here they will be sent to the English department of Whitman College to be passed upon for thought and composition. The delivery will be judged by three men to be decided upon at a later date here, . Several schools who will not have representatives in the track meet at that date, are planning on having orators in this contest and some spirited competition is expected.. Oregon and California f t 0 O 4 O 2 mtiJlmA .RRIE o o MANY ORATIONS FOR ORATORI CAL CONTEST COME IN. s Strawberries It's high time to spray, machine to work at once. Get your 4-12-tf Family T rug Store. i , Street and tailored hats it reduced prices Friday and Saturday. Mrs. L. Smith. " ' Orations to be delivered at the Eastern Oregon oratorical contest to be held in this city a week from Sat- urday night are coming in to Prof. String Beans, Fresh Tomatoes, Oregon Peas, Asparagus, Hot House Lettuce, Rad ishes, Green Onions. t Snodgrass Sale of House riant. All kinds of house plants this week The test on the Market. t Order for your I at Mrs. Anthony's, 1606-Sixth St Sunday City Grbcery . , And ' BAKERY 4 HENDR1GKS &HALL" Painters, paper hang ers, decorators. , Esti mates furnished free. Gtidts Grocery Building ' Phone Ind. 1431 ' Call For City Warrants Notice Is hereby given that the: all subscribers may call and secure Treasurer's Call for City Warranto are now funds on han tr my il! outstanding warrants issued on Ooa eral Fund of La Grand City, up V and Including No. ff06. enaors Dec. 17. Interest on all vrarrnnts on Gene ral Fund from No. 7939 to No 806? Inclusive, ceases from this date!' ,' La Grande. Oregon, May 4th, 1910. RAY W. LOGAN, ,.' ;Clty Treaanw.T' Notice t6 Contractors ' Notice Is ''hereby given that sealed bids will be received V'th'eofflce of ne Recorder of the City ot La Grandfe Oregon, for the construction of 43,920 square yards of macadam pavement, to be constructed , according to the plans and specifications now on file In this office. Bids will be received until 4 o'clock p. tn.. May 25th, 1910. nd must be accompanied by a cer Mfted check of 5 per cent ot the amount of the bid. The Council re serves the rUht to relect any and all bids. D. E. CO, Ppcorder of the City of. La Grand. . . . . : My 12-23. ''tit:-? :;-.;' now T fflSS ; IT JjlLL'S New Soda Fountain Opening, Saturday, May 14th W new and most uprto-date iceless foiin: tain; Will serve all the new driiiks. pall and get Souvenir. Music in after-i npon and evening HILL'S DRUG STORE 1 7 i. 1 . :- I i 1 'I , y.l ; y 4 i r- .1 f