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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (May 16, 1910)
. J.PAOE EIGHT LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVES MONDAY, 3UY 16, 1910, ; 1 mmmmmmmmmm''immmmi'mmmmmmmmmmimmmmmmmmmf Abmt The City Bentltg Lesg Wire. By next Wednesday the crew con structing a transcontinental telegraph wire from Portland to New York, will )are reached thla city from Portland. Tb crew is now in the mountains and la coming La Grandeward at a rapid rate. The wire will be put la peration between here and Portland an J intermediate points as soon as it at eonnerted with the local office. This will give La Grande a macb- aeeded relief for the present facilities tare been entirely inadequate. Mow Well Liked. "Widow Jones" was prelected at the Steward last Saturday night by a iec-r company. TS companr was different to most comedy troa;ea. 3Eiss Dolt on Is a commodienne of the fir ft water and the part she plays is well written. Several voices of more than passing worth were heard during the evening. Jim Had Sareefsl Opealac. At toe OlrUUl& Um L VLi drag store Saturday afternoon and erening the attendance was large and everyone enjoyed the pleasures offered by the music, flower and the new soda fountain. Before leaving the elore a floral souvenir was bestowed ipoa- earb visitor. Bbjs Tract la Pleasant Ilenu. ' E. 8. Baum. who recentl arrived here from Idaho, has purchased one and one-half acres in the Pleasant Home addition from the La Grande Invest ment company and will reside il.ere permanently. Branwell Boys Acres re. P. 8. Dramwell has purchased two acres from the La Grande Investment company and will erect a resldenc TTjH,n the same at an early date. H. bus confidence In the purchase as an Investment Jew Thought flub HeeK The New Thought club met last week at the home of Mrs. Hillman, 1403 O street. An Interesting meeting was held and plans are being made to organize a permanent club In this city. ' . ' -7. ":a ; No Humbug No Hot Air No Graft DR. Mt' P. MENDLESOHH DK. 31. V. MKM)KI.I.S(UO DOCTOR OF OPTICS. rtlOIASEJiTLY l.0( Tfcl AT IltS AD4M.S AVKM'K, THE rosTomci:. OrrOSlTi;, DK. ,1:!r.LS0HVS U.ASSKS fclTT THE BEST RESULTS. Dr. Mendlesohn's deep curve 1mism gives widr field, clearer vhUu. greater comfort. Improved apRr-am-e. OXE (HABCK COVIIIH EXTIK1I COST OF EXAMIXATIO. CLASSES, FRAMES The Jck tor Is endorsed by. all of the leadliiic (vulists of Portland and all o' Hie ph)irlans In La Grande. The entire problem lies in the.o three words Itlghtly tilled lente. All broken lenx replaced while you wait. Charges reasonable. "IOCK CASK WILL 0T PUZZLE IIL MEiDELSOIIX aaj he guarantees satUfarUoa in every respect Office hours from 9 to 12 and from I to 5. P.y special appointments In the evening. riager But at J1IIL . 3. IL Murchiaoo. an employe of the Palmer ml J, sustained painful In Juries to his hand today when be mashed one finger. Ttouga painful the hurt Is cot serious. Mmmj TUe BMninK Tbozas B. Kaizes of Baker City. Fred Bales cf Joseph. Wo. a Saund ers of CopptrSel J and George Kirk patrkk of Fox. t&aie b&sestead en tries at tie las J Sk today. Atl E. Eatos. Jr of TbIob. ibade timber and stone application. Dii.rte Salt Filed. Alleged de&erticss. May Terril has filed suit fcr divorce from her hus band Fred TerriL The case was filed la circuit court today. Baal Daace Tfaarsdav. . The La Grande band will give an other of its popular danclne parties next Thursday night. All dancers are urged to plan to attend. F. W. Green, an expert designer and tailor. Is In the city from the Sterling Tailoring company, of Chicago, to as sist the W. W. Berry company to dis play the large line of ladies made-io-measnre so its. SELECT PATHS FOR MEET YACIM BLOCK IN REAR SCHOOL HOUSE SUITABLE. First C1a Track Facilities "Diseov ered by Management Extremely satisfactory solution to the quandary which the high school track meet management has been in for the past several days, was acquir ed today when It was decided that the coming meet next Saturday is to be held on the vacant block In the rear of the high school building.- Several property owners and city officials have yet to give their permission but as the damage to the property will be next, to nothing, it Is believed that no difficulty will be met with from that source. A portion of one back street will be roped and all finishes will be on the stralgbt-away on the vacant block, where several thousand people can be accommodated as spec tators. Temporary seating arrange ments will also be provided for the oc casion. SOCIETY The M. I. A. Literary will meet to night at the home of Mrs. George j Stoddard, and will be presided over by Miss Maude Schoffleld. The club will take up the study of the book "Added. Upon" by Xephie Anderson I and the following will participate: J. . It. Rice, Mrs. Ida Ferrin. Mrs. Polly , Story, Miss Dorothy Lindsey, Miss Ruby AInsworth, Miss Eva Rosen baum. Miss Retta Bramwell and Mrs. Ellen Stoddard. , Mrs. Doctor M. P. .Mendelssohn will entertain friends at the Mendels sohn home, corner Sixth and Penn sylvania, between 2:30 and 5 p. m., next Wednesday afternoon. Indies of the Catholic church will serve a social next Wednesday even ing at the De Llle Green residence, on Pennsylvania avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets. A pleasant time is assured to all who attend. Walters Slrlke Grows Worse. Spokane. May 16. The Cooks and Walters strike assumed a new phase today when it was said the national headquarters of allied unions had taken official actum to send the rep resentative to take personal charge of the strike. Thirty hotels and res taurants have signed the new scale while 30 others are staying Infight. Tonight Mrs. Jean Morris Ellis will lecture on "Children's Rtshts afld Wrongs and Parents Duties." PEHDLLTflil AGENT TO DEMONSTRATE WILL DEMONSTRATE HOLT H1R-J TESTES 15 THIS YALLET. Osts 5 Mere Taaa Three feats to Head aai Tama Crala With It. , EL L. Smith, a wealthy resident of Pendleton, Is here today conversing with Grande Bonde valley farmers! and visiting with his old-time friend. Walter M. Pierce. Mr. Smith Is'un representative of the Holt Harvester company and if he cannot find farm ers here who will take the machines thU summer for demonstration pur poses, he will buy a ranch and demon strate It on his own land. The Holt harvester is operated by four men and 12 horses, and heads and tbreshrs about 1000 bushels of wheat a day at a cost not to exceed three cents per bushel in the sack. The machine will be demonstrated here with the intent of having It fd- vertlsed for the use of the farmers. Die. IDUttan wv 7v Likes La Grande aai Will Make It His Home. Dr. H. L. Underwood, who has been occupying Dr. Richardson's of fice, baa decided to remain permanent ly in La Grande and is establishing his office over the Red Cross drug store. ' ' In order to correct various errone I ous statements current in tne city, the Doctor desires to make public the following epitome of his profes sional career hitherto, j Graduation after four years of study QY j ia the University of Michigan and in j Denver. Col. Hospital Interne 1899. Denver, Col.;Xew York Post Graduate medical school and hospital, general and special courses. Lectures daring several months In the University of Paris, France. 1901. Medical and sur gical work In Hurdeston. 1902-04. Medical and surgical work in connec tion with the 2nd Sassoun Armenian massacre 1905. In charge of the American hospital Erzroun. Turkey, 1903109. Post graduate work at Chi cago and Rochester, Minn., 1909. This evening Mrs. Ellis will lecture on "Training of Children, and Signs al Character." In this lecture Mrs. Ellis speaks of ways that a parent nay enlarge the useful characteristics of their children and bow a weak characteristic may be developed Into desirable , one. From Mrs. Ellis' .redictlons the time is not far distant vhen the science, of phrenology will be made use of by parents in the de velopment of the best characteristics of their children. The examination at the close of the lecture will be both amusing and Instructive. Delicious Drinks. At Silverthorne's they will carry during the hot days from four to five different Ice creams and sherbets. Try it and take Borne home with you for dinner; a pint, a quart or a gallon. Try a most delicious egg drink as Stork Brand 40 and 60 p Cents dozen JThis is Orange! r4 Season. City Grocery And' BAKERY Sweet Orange Everyday Wearing ' Apparel This is what interests you. What will you wear for Everyday-wear six days n the week? You will find just what you want at The Fair. pi i mm . vr J AY I w a t, i t . . yj,. IBI ' la Good strong hosiery - - .12 Girls rompers and overalls - - Girls' knicker wash suit, 2 pieces r Muslin underwear - - Money Refunded if, Cjoods not Satisfactory served at this particular place by Mr. R. W. Varnum, the expert soda water mixer. Only at Silverthorne's. Are you frequently hoarse? m Do you htT tb it annoying tickling in yonr throaty Doe your cough annoy you at night, and do yot raise mucus in the morning? Do too wan relief? If so, take Chamberlains Cough Remedy and you will be pleased. Byron's Trouba dors Hay 20th. The "Agoa" class of the Baptist Sunday School hare secured Byron's troubadours for an entertainment on Friday evening, May 20th. Many tickets are spokea for , already. ; The boys ef the class will have bills and tickets out by the first week In May. This will be the .best musical enter tainment ever In La Grande. Rev. R. C. Ransom, of Chicago, says: "The Byron Troubaours musical entertain ment at our chourch was one of the most delightful musical treats we Ins e. ffir the Radios Percal house dresses, all Gingham wash dresses -Kimonas, airy and cool - Colored shirt waists, all sizes Wash skirts, all colors por iheQirls Neat gingham dresses $1.25 Sun hats, light, not straw .50 Wnsh coats White and colors iTan Slippers - - Sun parasols - - have ever had. The music, vocal and Instrumental, was breezy, fresh and highly entertaining not only in good form, but pure and elevating, i At the Christian Chuch, V TUESDAY, MAY 17. j Love, Gourtship and Marriage, how to be on good terms j with your Mother-in-Law. s. ; Mrs. Jean Morris Ellis. Lecturer, i Admission 25 and 15 cents. t is the beasori When you think of the trip to the Mountains or the Sea Shoe. One of the first things that con fronts the traveler is a suitable , Suit Case or Traveling Bag. We are able to supply your wants in that line as we nave a large assortment of styles and priced from $3.75 to $12.50. ID emiii , $1.50 2.50 1.00 1.25 1.50 " m 1.40 1.50 1.00 1-2 .75 .75 .20 (food goods at at right prices and It gives me pleasure to recom mend them to all churches and any Christian organizations.' .Watch for the bills and further announcements. sizes -