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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 12, 1910)
;.AQB EIGHT LA U Rain BE EVENING OBSERVER FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1SJ0. nsron snow wi ll nine COMMITTEE HOLDS BI ST SESSION 5 TO OUTLINE r-LANS. Vi Ei C3t C-I KJ tnrl$lug han Ter Brforh The general committee for the As or Show held it first meeting Mon Aajf afternoon and planned for a lar ger atid tetter abow than ever. The Astor ehow is an annual event ttnder the auspices, of the Neighbor hood Club, and U something ' of great pleasure and pride. This rear It mill be held In. the Elks' auditor ium, ' ., 1- , , In order to make It a social feature ills year the committee has planned "o give a chicken pie dinner in the near future to defray the expense of . the prizes. There will be a great many prises given, as many, If hot more than last year, and those having astors, are urged to enter in the yard display, as well a3 at the hall. The general committee consists of Mrs. jr. B. Donahue, Mrs. J. K. Wright Sirs. C H Bidwell, Mrs E Pollock and Mrs C H Upton This committee will greatly appre ciate it, if those who are raising as tors, will make it known to them. The following committees were appointed on Monday. . General Entertainment Mrs. A T Hill, Mrs. Geo. Cochran, Miss Anson. On arrangement of tables Mrs. E E Bragg,- Mrs. A L Richardson, Mrs. F J Holmes, Mrs. J D Stout Decorating Mrs. Turner Oliver, Mrs. J T Richardson, Mrs C. G. Cum mlngs, Mrs R E Smith. Mrs D E Cox, Mrs. A Hunter. Refreshments Mrs. R Logan,' Mrs T J Scroggln. Mrs E D fielders, Mrs J D Smith. " " f HIE RESIUCElFMBI lilSIST TRADED OFF Il RUHS Six Thousand Trout Arrive. About six thousand trout fry arrived today in charge of an attendant from the hatcheries, and the fishes will be distributed in Wallowa county, Look ing Glass, and other streams in that section of the state. '. Fresh VJatermclons Cantaloupes i Free Stone Peaches Fresh Tomatoes BKENHOLTS RESIDENCE TRADED 0 FOR FRUIT LAND. F. A. Bridges Becomes Owner of Fash- louable tcsideare on 1II1L Cucumbers i Sweet Potatoes Blackberries Unseat Grapes ri . n I ' One of the most fashionable and costly residences of the city is luvolv-, ed In a trade consummated today be tween W. L. Brenholts, assistant cash ier of the La Grande National bank, and F. R. Bridges, of the firm of Cleav- er & Bridges, fruit land dealers. By the trade, Mr. Bridges becomes owner of it commodious home on Fust and Pennsylvania, known as the brenholts home, built a few years ago, and reck oned as one of the finest homes in the city. Mr. Brenholts In turn becomes owner of valuable fruit land, in this valley. . - '' ' Mr. Brenholts today affirmed that, while he was considering a plan of going to California on account of his health, the matter is still "up In the air," as it were, and he is undecided 4- m nHr Vnr thm tint bailiff. both the Bridges and Brenholts fami-! lies will occupy the home. While there I is no cash figure connected with the sale, It is stated unofficially that the sum is gratifying. ' DR. BACON WILL ACCEIT NOMINA TION FOR COUNTY CORONER While the Doctor will not Make a Great Effort, His Friends Will Today Dr. C. T- Bacon consented to enter the race for the nomination of county coroner, after a number of his friends Insisteo. that he should. Dr BacouMs a busy man, and was not particular about giviug Wa time to a campaign and his friends pledged their support because of personal friend ship, if he would only accept the nomination. This was agreed to and Dr. Bacon's name will be on the nom inating ballot. ; ' , ; He was appointed to fill an unex pired term and is the present coroner for Union county. There is no com plaint whatever as to the able man ner in which he has discharged the duties of the office. ' me urinrn rnn uiplty nilL IILMJLU I Ull linilllLI r3 siM' We are receiving many new goods by express every day v. We mention a few of them for your selection. NewBeltj You be interested in our 'leather belts with the latesc buckles and trimmings. . . New Back Combs The newest shell goods as hair pins and specialties. Hand Bag The pievailing style is the large hand bag. Our stock has just been replenished with the best to be nad at 75c to $3.00 , New Hair Goods Everybody is interested in the new things in hair goods We have the latest things in Switches, turbans, Rolls, Puffs and Curls. TIME FAIR I MAKT LETTERS ABOUT LAND WILL CHURCH AND MR. AND MRS. ' CARS IN PARTY. Land Office Swamped with Inquiries From Far and Near about Opening The La Grande office has been taken by storm the past week with inquir ies about the land opening in Wallowa county. The letters come from the Pacific coast states principally, but many are from the east and middle west. Hundreds come dally, often times, and every day sees scores of inquiries. Strenuous effort to answer every inquiry promptly is made by the land office officials. The other land offices and land attorneys are also receiving many inquiries, Expect to Epend Twe Weeks Trams, ing Interior Oregon and Idaho Just returned from a 1200-mlle iuncket to Yellowstone park in his Ford. Councilman Will Church left to day for interior Oregon. Harney county is his destination, and after touring that rugged section of Oregon, will head towards Ontario. The trip will consume about twa weeks' time. Mr. Church Is accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Carr They will take the trip to Harney, too. and wfien they reach Ontario, will .'be guests wltl I friends in that town , -. ;:" 'A Russian Spy. v;-. j "A Russian Spy," is the major film now running at the Isls, This is one of the strongest films that has been on at the Isls this year. "Go West Woman, Go West," is an other strong feature. "The Flag of Company H" is a story of the Civil war. It brings out vividly, the dark side of the struggle. : ' Manager Sherwood Invites the the atre goers to visit the Isis tonight and see for themselves. V tempt, and were brought before Judge Landis today. They will 'get a hear ing Monday. The jury adjourned ua til Tuesday. ;1 Attorneys In Trouble. f ' Chicago, Aug . 12. Attorneys for the Armour company, who advised em ployes, it is alleged, not to give spe cial federal grand jury which Is In vestigating the beef trust, certain in formation' have been cited for con- Mitchell to Speak. Boston, Aug. 12. John Mitchell, the world famous labor leader, will speak in the cause of temperance tonight at the big rally of the Catholic Total Ab stinence Union of America. Addresses will also be made by Archbishop 0'-' Connel, Bishop Canevin and Fr. O'Cal laghan, national president of the un ion. A big athletic meet tomorrow will bring the convention to a suc cessful close. Tp11 H 1U9AWC si3dd tj8noa idnoio oij J9ij uaA ao 9sjoi Samoa pi hi 3 mi sb uuoi so usa;3 JipoiuvT uiiw) is uinj)nit;") 'vhioia jo euioiiiiiua bmo';) . pTHKl V Will WW on .. -lie Union Count' . 'c: , ' WItii all t nr i n u4 A drlre tkr';f bearing hcaTy lo ; rural deliveries, :i Who are the m lure are nnVnon; l.ose large dhersiflcd Interests appeal to all; whose pajrolls are second to only one county in the slate of Oregon. ty and development we are Just enterlug upon an era of advancement. , , ' a . - . Grande Ronde valley at this season when th e golden fields are delivering their annual bounteous yields, when thousands npea thousands of fruit trees are ...... ' i.u .oti4l innrAaalmr arairA. IaI nhaie lines rnnnlnir everrwhere t will enter the markets of oar own and foreign tanas, green - -T - houses and churches, irosperon9 homesU bespeak the certainty of investment and the Insurance of Independence.. 7 y "i nde Sonde! The farmer, whether wheat grower, fruit grower, or stock ralser-In short the land owner, cnongn eaia. Farm near Talocaset 160 acres of land near Teloeaset. Thl aland was farmed for many yecrs. Price If taken In near future Jo per - acre. ' ': ' , Farm near Summerville SO acres fine fruit land. (60 per ac cre. If Interested call and learn par ticulars. Now in Gourse of Contraction Fine modern house la every re ' spect, plumbed, Hue built ior fur nace, large basement cellar.' Every- ''thing first class. Situated on east Adams avenue, $3,500 on easy terms. . Grazing Land 240 acres, large spring on place.. Good wagon road to tract; consider" ' able can be cultivated. Price T per acre. da ! ana t, of la . v'i ranch Cove, v m: third dov I.OOJFarm tllableT" good house, i.. ' of 400 trees. Abun 1 r piped Into house 'or the Irrigation frut and stocl ated In lowev AHoel. One - a.' ne. .. , Hon, Over two acrr home, large com chicken house; n water right, situatvi Grande. $1,000. Htoiy and it Modern House 5 rooms, well plumbed, one block north of court house; new, $1800. ' Terms. ' ; . . r Fruit Farms ; 20-acre tract may be subdivided In '. to two ten acre tracts or owner would sell separate; 11 acres in orchard, good house and barn; other out-buildings; would trade for city property.' Price, $7,600. ' , - Other Bargivi. We have other bargains ; land, several close to La Gra . several' tracts on the Sandrld, eluding some extra tine property joining lmbler. If you want thing in fruit bearing orchards caU 250 acre Farm 70 acres can be put under cultiva tion, 3 acres In beaing orchard, all . fenced; several springs for Irrigation ; ., spring piped Into house. Fine stock''" and fruit ranch situated two" mi'es j . south of La Grands. $8,000.00. ?2.100 I cash. ',, , ' Vill net 10 per cent usiness property now rentin gfor er month. Bouded lease for two vr- will steadily advance In value. 7.000. ' : Sand Hidge Farm eighty-four acres', isplendid land, for either grain or fruit, $3,600; one mile from lmbler. &t least one-half cash, required. A Real Home 80 acr farm one quarter of a mile from city limits.' Good modern house with furnace, bath,. toilet, cement cel lar with living spring. Commercial 'orchard of seven acres, ideal. . dairy 'and poultry farm, $5,000 on easy '"terms.,1 ' .'' i V"VV ;;'"'"; " " '';':1 v .'. City Property - "' " '-.""'."''.'"- . . . . - House and three lots oa,PennsV; vanla avenue, two story, In splendid repair. Just repainted and papered throughout, $2,S00, reasonabe . terms. .Nke. little home in North La Grar.de, easy terjas on this pjace. $1100 ',. . - -,- . Two-story house and three lots on North Fir street desirable property, for only $l,40(a Twelve acres and nice two-story house in South La Grande, $1,00 ; .100 fruit trees and an ideal place fo a few cows and poultry. This site is a commanding view of beautiful Grande Ronde. A new seven-room house on East Adams avenue, roomy basement, pastered. , well finished throughout, $2,500. ; ' ::' Three lots on Main avenue, facing north for $360. ; 1 Three lots on the beautiful Mghtly hll side, west of La Grande '.! f 1,000. Deslrabel, lot and houses In nearly every portion of the city. V. . T3 ; Real Estate irwid liurEUice, La Grande, Next Door to City Offices h iio ..S J"