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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 17, 1910)
PAC ''h mm TOSIEHT'S NDUIU- A Mad Dog Scare. A Sleepwalking Cure. Selig. Napoleon Pathe. Old Glory Vitograph. Song 111 be right With the Girl that is Right With Me. Beautiful dishes given to lady patrons of the matinee. See dis play. In lobby. ' -AMISSIOM lBc- A o o o o o- o X v . LOCAL .TEES. . O O O OO & frO George C. Jones of Canandalgua, N, Y., Is registered at the Foley today. F. S. Leighter and family of Canyon i City, spent last night In the city. W. C. Currey of Union is a county seat visitor today :? Jap Stevens went to Wallowa county today to be gone for a couple of days. He wll visit at all the Wallowa coun ty towns. , District Attorney F. S. Ivanhoe went to Wallowa today where he will spend a few days looking after legal matters. He will go to all the various towns, returning as soon as possible. BISHOP Still TO PRESIDE Miss Pearl. Pepper of Walla Walla, was in the city last evening on her way home from Joseph where she spent a few days at the head of the lake with friends. . L. F. Massee arrived home last evening from Minam, where , he and Mrs. Massee have been camping. Mrs. Masses is at present In Enterprise the guest of friends there. HEAD OF METHODIST CIUTtCII IN OREGON GOES TO JOSEPH Will Preside at Conference Which -Convenes There Temerrew. Miss Frances Massee, head book keeper for the P. T. & T. headquar ters at Baker City, passed through the city last evening on herway to Carson Springs, and Portland, At the former place she will visit with Mrs. Hugh T. Shelley, also formerly of this city. W. F. Weyer and wife, of Seattle, .Wash.,' are guests at the Savoy. Sam Splncher of Wallowa, la regis tered at the Savoy Hotel. Miss Osceal Blowers of Seattle Wash., Is stopping at the Savoy. ; H. A. Ketchum of Baker City, is reg istered at the Sommer Hotel. J. E. Murray, a student In the uni versity of Minnesota, at Minneapolis, but hailing from London, Ohio, is a guest of Prof. Sheets of Union this week, and the, two spent last nteht nere visiting friends. They returned to Union this morning. Arthur Mulligan, a machinist in the local 0. R. & N. 'shops lea today for Montpelier to Join a fishing and hunt ing party. From there he will go to Omaha, Kansas City, Denver, Salt Lake and various other towns and cit ies during a vacation -of more than a month. The hunting grounds, which he will visit are some of the finest In the country. Bishop Charles W. Smith, as high an official as Methdism can ordain, now residing at Portlandand supreme head of the Methodist church la the Pacific Northwest, was la La Grande this morning on his way to Joseph where he will preside at the Idaho conference which convenes there to morrow morning, and will hold over until Sunday or Monday. He war Joined here by a large number, of Ida ho and Oregon pastors, who will at tend the conference, including Samuel Klrkdler, at the head of the Am erlcan Bible society in a half dozen western states. , For twenty-four jyears Bisho) Smith w etWtni- im-v.. Christian Advocate, coming to Port land two years ago to assume charge of the Northwest Bishopric. RACE PROMOTERS HERE WELL KNOWN AUTOISTS OF BOISF ON WAY TO WALLA WALLA ASK US FOP. T11IS SPLLNDiD HOSE FHE GGLBEM RULE EXTRA ELASTIC TOP VV1DR WELT GRIT TRIPLfc Has a wide elastic top, double thread heel, toa and col, very fineeuafje top. This hocc will outvcar any or dinary hoce and is the most catisf ac- OCIUNG tory in every way. Per pair 25 cts. TRIPLL HARMLESS DYJD Fall, Good p!ete stock La Grande has ever seen within a few days. Amuinor. i hnw ihr mo!tt com- Fred Densler, wife and mother, have j gone to the head of the Minam for a week's outing. v . V , -Councilman Geo. Kreiger, who Is ill at Hot Lake, is reported to be about the same today. . - Miss Flavla Ritter, daughter of Mr. end Mrs. J. H. Ritter left today wuh Mrs Fred G. Schilke for. Portland, where they will visit friends. MUs Ritter will remain for some K'jest of an aunt there. ' D Children's Oxfords 5 to 8 sizes, 'JI.I5 m Misses 8 1-2 to U, V.65v:hzs Possible that a Race Meet Will be Hei . In Garden City Soon. J. E. Youel of Union, cameover from Wallowa today and is stopping at the Somee. ' '. Mrs. J. E. Montgomery of Pendleton, ! la in the cltr today, enroute home' from a visit to the Wallowa country. IS iSS: Doctor C. H, Upton Is today moving from his former home on , Third street to the John Collier residence on Washington. BUSINESS MEN AND LOCAL PEO. PIE PLEASED WITH ENTER ' " PRISE Miss Mildred Bush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. J. W. Bush, has been threat ened with a serious attack of appen dicitis, hut is slightly improved today. lssae Will he Complete With Informs. ties Regarding1 Eastern Oregon Cham. Hardine. bookkeeper , In the United States National Bank, return ed home today from a week's outing at the head of the lake. Mr. and Mrs. H. 8 Union today where Massee are Mr. Massee Following the announcement that the Observer would next month Issue its Annual Industrial Edition, the strongest kiity of encouragement has been given the movement, and many business men of La Grande have ex pressed a satisfaction at . the enter prise shown by this" paper to." giving looking aftefatter. for the Bil $1.23 Men's Oxtords zll Iziles' Broken Lines Kids, ?zhns and Tsns, values to $3.50 i 90c After a duBty, but successful trip from Boise in an Overland "38", J. D. Moore, Arch Falrbairn and Charles G. Branham, all of the Idaho city, ar rived In La Grande last night. Mr. Moore Is general manager of the InterMoantaln Auto company in Boise, and is making the trip to Wal la Walla to look after business inter ests. Messrs. Falrbairn and Branham are Interested In the motor : racing game, and expect to pull off a motor meet In Walla Walla, probably on La bor Day. : vv' ;- . The race promoters boosted the late successful meet In Boise, when more than 6,000 racing fans gathered at Inter-Mountain park to witness the speed kings of the west .fight for track honors. . ' ' The Boise meet was a marled suc cess, it Is said, and created mew life In the automobile game there. It is believed by Walla Walla automobile men that a racing card In that city will warm things up greatly, and will be a big mid-summer amusement fea ture. . , ' - ' . About 35 pairs of B width Ladies Onfordo in sixes 3 to 4 1-2 to close this week at 98c. This Spring's stock of Oxfords, Patents, Kids Only a few sizes 2 1-2 to 4 and 6 to 7 regu lar vidths, will close out lot at $1.98 (IDiLDDEN (D. . BASEBALL IN ESPEHAKTO J BIG FXIOJJS MAI UNITE Delegates From all Nations Watch the ; American National Game. Mountain Creamery company Attorney George Cochran," candidate for nomination to the office of water commissioner in this district, Is In Ba iter City today on business matters. FARIilERS' BUSINESS WE GIVE PARTICU LAR ATIEHT10N TO THE B'JSIHESS FARMERS. WE COR DIAILY IHVITE THEM TO MAKE WIS IHEIR BANKING HOME Ths Umted States Iiaticnal BziilZf LA GRANDE, OREGON. Embracing an. opportunity, seldom offered, that of the Wallowa land op ening, it is believed that there will be a better chance for productive distri bution of this issue than ' has . ever been offered to any other newspaper In this section. Besides this, it will take the place of the usual booster literature gotten out by cities and will be a matter of reference for all who contemplate coming to the northwest from middle and eastern states. FIRE IN KIEFER HOTEL Department failed Out But lire fiHOI Shert Dnratlov Onljf A slighter., jn. the Kiefer hotelt,- ly today called out the fire depart ment The blaze was a very minor afair, and was easily conquered while the alarm was turned in and the de partment mobilizing at the scene of the short-lived blaze. Dr. fil.P. Mendelsohn XRS. HENRY SLIGHTLY HURT. Falls Down Flight ef Stairs la Tort. land and Goes to Hospital Many In La Grande were greatly alarmed this morning on learning that Mrs. J. C. Henry had been injured by falling down a flight of stairs at Port land, but the anxiety was appeased when later In the day, it became known that the Injuries were very slight Mrs. Henry was taken to the Good Samaritan hospital last eren'n". Her husband, Judge Henry, let Portland last evening for La Granrin, and did not learn of the accident uni l he reached here. He took the moni'ns train for Portland again, but soon - ' ter he had left, It was learned the )' Injuries were very slight, and there was no need for his r-" However, Mr. Henry Is speedl" ward Portland this afternoon delayed westbound passenger. Bring In your second-hand -books at once, for cash at iV thorn's Drug store. i.r- DOCTOR OF OPTICS PERMANENTLY LOCATED AT 1105 ADAMS AVE.. -OP- P08ITE POST OFFICE. DR. MENDELSSOHN'S GLASSES QIVB THE BEST , , tESULTS. '' Dr. Mendelsohn's deep curve lenses gives wider field, clearer vision, great er comfort, improved appearanc. One charge covers the entire cost of ex animation, glasses, frames. Art your neighbor or your physician where Is the most reliable place to have your eyes fitted. The Doctor is endorsed by all of the leading occulists of Portland and all of the physicians In La Grande. The entire problem lies in these three words Rightly Fitted Leases. i Fitted by the right man. i All broken lenses replaced while you wait Charges are reasonable. Your case will not puzzle Dr. Men 1 delsohn, and he guarantees satlsfac- tion In every reipect OFFICE HOURS 8tS9 a. as. U 11 m. 1 to I p. nu 5TENTNCS BI APPOINTMENT Washington, Aug. 17. Baseball fans of the National capital are today pour ing over Esperanto dictionaries, in or der to learn the equivalents in the new language for -'rotten", "kill the um pire," "take him out,- and "knock It over the fence,' and other encouraging cries which are hurled at players and umpire during the progress of a game. The reason for this thirst for knowl edge is due to the fact that tomorrow's game at American League Park, will be attended by the delegates from all over the world, who are holding an Esperanto convention here this week. The' universal language will be the of ficial tongue of the game, and the um pire will announce; , when a batter strikes out, "Trt Frapumo;"' ;wbJch Is Esperanto for "three strides." Wash ington' fans are praying' that" they may hear, "Tri Frapumo' quite frequent when the opponents of the Senators are at the bat. Many of the foreigners will witness their first baseball game, and for their benefit, the rules and regulations gov erning diamond contests have been translated into Esperanto and printed on score cards, which will be distri buted at tomorrow's game. The Wash ington papers will also report the con test In Esperanto, although the repor ters assigned to the Job admit that the accounts will - lack some . of the sprightly slang customarily used In such reports. . Even so universal a language as Esperanto, which Is sup posed to provide a full slock of words for all possible occasions, breaks down under the strain of a baseball game. ' Many Washington policemen have become more or less proficient In Es peranto and these will be assigned to handle the crowds , at tomorrow's game. , The Band will give an open air can. cert on the street Sunday evening, i , . - ' Germai Evangelicals. 4 Bloomlngtoh, 111., Aug. 17. With aa opening sermon by Rev. P. Brand of Pittsburg, Pa., funeral vice-president of the German Evangelical Lutheran ( Synod of the Central West, a section . al convention of the denomination was opened here today. The sessions wilt continue daily until nezt Thursday evening. Conference of Labor Leaders Held To 4mj and Affiliations Likely Indianapolis, Aug. 17. A conference believed to foreshadow the affiliation of the United Mine Workers with the Western Federation of Miners is In progress here today. President Com pare of the Americas Federation of Labor, and President Moyer of the Miners, with other labor leaders, met flila mntfilnv flnmnera fnllmntAil An , w, nhaii h frfc 1 when camera supplies are needed President Lewis of the Mine Workers. we h em frev8l nd r,ht f ' did not participate. This is taken to Uf; ,Amatr P'aphers " inir.. ,. . not td af. lted to mak our rt headquarters. fllatlon. ' ; ' , ' NEWLIN DRUG CO. I - V ILL- Wl.l. Don't forget the band dance at the' "" Elks' hall tonight... f ,: , - ;jTtmMnt. Aug. 12.-The actual , --rs- ' : tr.Jia,oryera Prosser, for killing her " 'WjltlfeeUasr '; :;-iSl?Kn' today. -The Jury se- Thee1 WllWJe regular meeting of .-imP08ca "osUy of ranchers. the W. C. TU; next Thursday after noon at the'rhome'of Mrs. R. Maih lews, 607 Seventh street All mem bers are requested to attend The members of the band will give a dance tonight at the Elks' hall. When sickness comes we have ev erything needed for the help and com fort of the patient. NEWLIN DRUG CO. eyerjr-jtnanv in LIbby being challenged, and "not allowed on the Jury by the state. Senator Long, the woman's counsel, intimated emotional Insanity, which will be pleaded as a defense for the shooting, aboard r train. The Y woman is on the verge of a break down, and still remains In court. . INDIAN CHIEF ON STAND TelU Investigation Committee , Hli Tribe Hired Berton. That I The Life of Navoleoa. I The Pathe film of the life of Napol eon at the Isis theatre this week. Is very strong. It gives a full descrip tion of the life and battles of the fa mous French leader. . The film, "A Mad Dog Scare," Is a treat to the lovegi of comic films. The illustrated song by Mr. Feriii, Is excellent. The first matinee souvenler to be glvenN away, was presented to Mr. JarkVvConneL Sulphur, Okla., Aug. 17. Chief Johnson of the Choctaw tribe, was on the stand before the congressional in vestigating committee today. He ad mitted that Former Senator Burton, of Kansas, was employed as attorney by his tribe. After Burton was elected, his brother, Z. T, Burton, was employed. No Inssrsnee Money. I Quality Service J These are the two essentials in printing. We give full measure of both. '. "; There's economy In quality. There's satisfaction . In service. .Our printing is sold on the assumption that there's econo my in quality. Chicago, Aug. 17. Insurance men generally believe that the $105,000 ac cident Insurance carried by President Rawn of the Monon railway, who died from a gunshot wound mysteriously, at his summer home recently, will not be collected. The widow has no puV in a claim for the money. It Is said she does not want to reopen the In vestlgation Into the mysterious death of YtT , I 1 J.E. VJhilon's xPrintery Successor to Bisd F. Lewis LEWS BUlLDmG Phones; Pacific, Main 747. Home, 231.