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LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY, OREGON.
THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1911.
PRAYER DEED
TIE EIEIE
mono REPORT
1. ECONOMY:
WEST
JUDGE KNOWLES HAXDS
DECISION TODAY.
DOTS
One Fourth
r of i li
IIS. M
JARS
-
SUMMER CLOTHING
SUMMER TROUSERS
STRAW HATS
OXFORDS
CAPS
7K
T
regular prices. You can easily figure out how.much
one-fourth off will save you.
TONEY & SCRANTON
Appeal for a New Trial to Recover
Policy Is Denied."
Maggie A. West can not be given a
new trial in her suit against the Mu
tual Life Insurance company to re
cover money on a policy held by her
husband prior to his. suicide at Baker
some years ago. Her appeal for a new
trial presented to Judge Knowles soon
after a circuit court Jury' here gave
her a small sum, approximately $300,
was denied today by Judge Knowles.
West, who was at one time connect
ed with the Observer, went to Baker,
and becoming despondent committed
suicide by the morphine route In the
Crabill hotel. The Mutual Life Insur-'
anoe company suspended payment on'
the life insurance policy and the re-!
GBA'D JURY REPORTS KOT EX-
PECTED UNTIL FRIDAY.
Seeral Important Cases Are BIn?
( . Quizzed by Jurors Today.
Though a special session of the
grand jury has been under way! for
two days, no report has been made
and none Is expected until late tomor
row, it is said about the court house
that the inquisitors are going to keep
"hammering'" away at witnesses be
fore deliberating or taking time to
prepare reports. This Is done so as
not to keep witnesses before the grand
Jury In waiting several days. Once the
testimony is all in, the jurors can pre
pare their reports on the respective!
cases. The cases are many, a half
dozen important affairs being the
cause for calling the Jurors together.
Pints, per dozen
Quarts, per dozen ...i .1
1-f gallons, per dozen
..$1.25
1.50
1.75
Free! Free! Free!
with each dozen Jar One box of 25c toilet soap f
The trial was held this spring.
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J. H. PEARE,
La Grande's Leading
Jeiveer
Opposite V. 8. Land Office A da,ms Avenne,
FAMILY BURNED IN HOUSE.
Gasoline Used to Kill Bogs Ignited
and Family Cremated.
Grand Junction,Col.; July 13l J. O.
Williams, wife and three -children
were burned to death at Ruby Lake
yesterday. , Mr. Williams poured gaso-
lline in the cracks of. the floor to kill
bugs. The fluid became ignited and
the house burned, while "the occupants
were unable to escape. .
Conference of Bunk Examiners
Oakland, Cal., July 13. A confer
ence of bank examiners of the Elev
enth district, which comprises the
states of California and Nevada, began
at the Clarement Country Club today.
In addition to the national bank ex
aminers the participants Include the
state' bank aad clearing house exam
iners of tb two states. , .
Murder at Walla Walla. - :
Walla Walla., Wash., July 13. Fol
lowing a fist fight engaged in last
night William Melnecke; early today
shot and fatally wounded Dallas Mar
quis, a hack driver and then blew out
his own brains. Melnecke was ar
rested by Patrolman Wilcox but re
fused to surrender his gun. As the of
ficer and prisoner entered, the police
station Melnecke slipped the revolver
from his pocket, and killed himself.
', Marries Jhlrd Generation.
' Salem, July 13. When Rev. P. S.
Knight last night performed the mar
riage ceremony, uniting Hugh and
Nina Mack he established a record. In
1888 he married Miss Mack's parents
and in 1868 married her grand par
ents. - "::
McFnrlancI Signs Fight Pact
San ' Francisco, July 13. Promoter
Clarke today received the signature of
Packy McFarland to articles calling
for a fight here next September with
free
Mason Jar Rubber, three dozen for ...
.25c
t
i'D ALTON'S I
Matt Wells, the British champion,
Clark's representative la now in the
east endeavoring to sign up Wells. ,
. Portland "Financier" Arrested.
. Portland, July 13. Tracey G. Avery,
charged with operating in high finan
cial circles by floating alleged forged
city Improvement bohds and with Is
suing worthless checks, was arrested
today at Harrison, Idaho, by detectives
from this city. Avery's operations ane
said to extend to several cities, includ
ing Portland, Spokane and Salt Lake.
Long Race for Motor Boats,
New York, July 13. All arangs
ments have been concluded for the
power boat race which is to be start
led tomorrow afternoon from Hunting
ton, Long island, with Marblehead,
Mass., as the objective point. The
race will cover a distance of 240 nau
tical miles. The contest will be con
fined to boats of not less than 30 feet
over all, and not exceeding in the
greatest length, 40 feet on deck. Only
boats built and used for cruising are
eligible.
RE A
LES
TATE-1ARGAIN
These can be had in our own city and in our own Valley where you can see them every day !!
We have fine 80 acre tract
just outside the city limits, all in timothy, grain
and alfalfa, on one of the principal roads lead
ing into La Grande; good buildings, an abund
ance of water, and one of the best dairy farms in
the valley. This land 'is suitable for any pur
pose, and if as conveniently located to any other
town as it is to La Grande, could not be bought
for double the price asked for it. A payment of
$4,000.00 down will handle it; good terms on the
balance.
Have a splendid proposition adjoining
City.
Just 70 acres in this property, one-half of
which is the best of soil and the balance .good
pasture. Good new house and good barns. 1 A
number of fine springs and one of them piped in
to the house, ' This is close to school, on main
. county road and affords fine view of the town
and valley. The price of this entire property is
only $4,000.00 and 20 acres can be sold from one
end of it within another year for at least $2,000.
.This would leave 50 acres with all improvements
and easily worth the present purchase price.
Come in and let us tell you about it. v f
40 acres in the north end of valley
Four miles from Summer ville, best of soil, new
buildings, fine stream of water, some timber,
only $2,200.00, one-third down, balance one and
two years. '-:,tr.?:
160 acres, 5 miles from LaGrande.
50 acres alfalfa, 55 acres fall wheat, 10 acres
of oats, balance summer fallow. Good six room
' house, good barn and outbuildings. This place
is sub-irrigated and one of the best alfalfa, grain
and dairy ranches in the valley. Price only $85.00
per acre reasonable payment down with terms
on balance. This year's crop will pay good share
of purchase price. ,t. jMr ., x . aiti .
Hive som3 fine orchards and
orchards lands
here and in the Elgin country. Prices on'these'
vary according to location and age of trees, and
will ask you to tell us what you want and where
you want it. These are all good investments.
Some of our good buys in city prop
erty. . Good six-room house, cellar, shade and fruit
trees, on Third street, for $2,100.00. Only $400
down, balance in stated payments at 6 per cent.
Fine 7 room two-story house, with large lot,
shade and fruit trees, on Second street,' for only
$2,800.00. ''r; -
Five room house, modern, shade and fruit
trees, on"T" avenue for only $1,650.00.
Four room house and two lots, wood shed and
city water, on North Depot and " V" avenue, for
Only $1,100.00. This property can be bought
with a very small payment downand balance at
.$20.00 per month. : . ; ,
four room house, cellar, wood shed, trees, two
good lots, on North Spruce street, for $1,250.00.
Small payment down will handle this property
uuu cau mase suostantial reduction for cash.
We have vacant lots in all parts of the city, and not a single lot that will not prove a good inye stment, even you
do not improve it. Let us show you these and other bargains.
LAND ' & TRUST CO
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