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PAGE 8 . LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1911. FEGT ewr a WML. PRO' sArelia . i AND READY FOR YOUR INSPECTION To those who want the pick of the finest and newest cloths pro duced this season, we say: ''Come Early." The styles we shew will please your eye. The values we offer will please your pocketbook. Call at once and see our immence stock of New Suits, Winter Coats, Shoes, Hats, Shirts, Under- wear, Hosiery, Gloves, Etc. Mens Nobby Oxfords, $5 values now $3.65 Tans, Blacks, Patents, Dull Leather LOOKERS ARE JUST AS WELCOME AS BUYERS v &-.SGRANTQN THE STORE TO PUT YOUR FAITH IN GO ST TONEY Sl , 1 1 ug MISER'S HOARD HAINES MAN SCARES MEN AWAY WITH GUN SHOTS. nfl fl n r fl CI O r ri which took effect. The robberi es 1 1 II II V UL LL L if caped, running across '.he fields. 1 1 II M L ll U uLLlY Anderson ts generally believed to and the would-be thieves evidently expected a big haul from a man who according to general report would not put his trust In banks. Immediately after the men left An derson telephoned to Haines and a posse of citizens, among them Har , vey McCullouih and the Favorite . Suspect Arrested by Baker An. ' "ted on a hunt for the men. thorltUs Shortly After. ' The town was aroused and a round-up of suspicious characters was effected. Gordon was arrested In Haines early Sunday morning and Rogers was ta ken Into custody In Baker. The de scriptions given by Anderson fit the men, It Is said, and the shoes worn by Cordon at the time of his arrest fit the tracks left by .one of the thieves "like a plaster cast according to E OF FETE (Continued from page one) (Baker Herald.) An attempt 1a rob the home of "Frank Anderson, living .two miles west of Haines was frustrated Satur dy night about 10 o'clock when An Uerson'a son. Frank, fired four shots , sit ttun would-be thieves. As the result of quick work by Sheriff Band and the co-operating of ficers and posse at Haines Hurry Gor Son and Jim Rogers are under ar rest charged with the crime. The of ficers believe they have evidence which, will convict the men. ' . The thieves came Into the Anderson j place from the rear and attempted ' to force an "entrance by cutting the J screen on the back door. The dogs ' (were aroused and young Anderson ...Tired four shots at the men. none of Sheriff Rand. . , That the attempt was the work of amateurs and probably local men seems to be Indicated by the fact that the men wore Ihelr coats wrong-side out as well as being niaBked. PEACHES Fin rip loaches Farmers 1GS. for Mile. Call . 8-lOSt west, a peaceful conquest of a great AGED I0WAN MISSING. Montceellu Resident Drops From View Intended to Visit La Grande. Alfred Frey, aged 58 years, and a resident of Montecello, Iowa has drop ped from view and his relatives in the region to which the nation's title was "L 13 i.n"... doubtful, the establishment of a long chain of trading Btatlons that would blaze the way for civilized man and open the door of opportunity tor countless millions, and beyond the west itself he reached out to give" Am erica the trade of China and practi cally the control of the Pacific. . A fine ship, the Tonquln, was equip ped for the Astor expedition for the far northwest, and on Sept. 8, 1810 she she sailed from New York. After many perilous adventures in the hazardous voyage around Cape Horn and up the Pacific coast the ship arrived off the mouth of the Columbia river on March 22, 1811. The weather was tempestu ous and eight days elapsed before an entrance was gained to the mouth of last seen at Meacham on July 17 and though it is presumed he came to La Grande that day and purchased a tick et for Montecello wlh money left In bis charge by his son, who parted company with his father at Meacham that day, nothing definite Is known as to what the old fellow did or where he went to. When last seen by his relatives he was standing on the de pot piatrorm at aieacnani awaiting a train to take him to La Grande from where he was to go on to Montecello while his son toured the northwest.. The son reached his Iowa home and found his father had not made an ap pearance. Mrs. Andy Miller, the mis sing man's daughter, writes to Mayor A. L. Richardson today for Informa tion about Mr, Frye. He la about five feet, nine Inches tall. Is slightly gray haired, carried a dark gray suit case, 2L: o 3 Commercial Banking This bank has unexcelled facilities for the care of your business In com inerdal bank in?, and solicits your (becking account. - When yon pay all your bills and con , tracts by check yon can rest easy in case a dispute arises as to payment. Yon have in your paid check an evi dence of nairnient that cannot be dis puted. You d'o not need a large nmount of money to open a checking account with this bank. Open an ac count and acquire the habit of paying bills by check. You will find It both safe un convenient. ' ' '' ' i " : ' ' In udiiilon to taking care of your'. bnsluess In this department we can give j on an interest ncconut or furnish you a safe deposit box at a nominal rental Burglar proof vault. It Is onr aim to meet your requirements In every way, fall and see us. ; cause of a very timely rain. The re- ralnstorms there were general, and came at a time when there was silll life in the grain. Mr. Hartman is a cousin of Mrs. Selder, and will re main here a few days seeing the country and visiting. SWIMMW HOLE IMPROVED. and had a tool chest with him. The the river. At last, after much delay " ' he was Inclined to drink ... m i . ,,, I The local police knows nothing of and trouble, the Tonquln got lnBlae-' the geneleman. and It Is doubtful If he and on April 12 a site was selected ever reached La Grande from Meach on a small bay for the establishing of am. The letter Indicates that the rel th Bttin uhirh was to be the com-"!lve ar considerably alarmed at v " . . 7 - r , his continued absence. pany 8 neaaquaners on mu mtuw. Water Now of Snfliclent Depth to Af ford Excellent Facilities. The "ol swimmln' hole" at River side park is again supplied with plen ty, of water to afford good aquatic sports. Several parties were "In swim ming" yesterday and report the water sufficiently high again to give good facilities. During the hot weather the supply of water was low but it Is again up to good height. Not only the kids but men and wo men will once more, no doubt, flock to the popular bathing places: tatlvea of the leading automoblln rnn. cerne of the country are in the city for taa annual meeting of the Manu facturers' Contest association, which began today and will .continue over tomorrow. The purpose of the meet ing is to discuss the rules to be rec ommended to the contest board of the American Automobile association for use during the comln- year. The prin cipal subject slated for consideration are the reduction, elimination or the establishment of a new method for de termining the weight limits In stock c'ar events and the Important matter of regulating competition on half and one mile dirt tracks built originally for other than automobile use. , 1 Only College in Eastern Oregon We are conducting a high grade school, offering instruction in the fafesf farms of Bcokketping and Banking, such as loos-eaf ledgers with the Voucher System of accounting. The most substantial and weli tried Systems of Shorthand are taught, together with the associated branches found in all well organized commercial colleges. Write for xatalog or caH and see us. Special terms to those who will enroll nn or before September fifth. Baker Business College . Baker, Oregon A fortified post was built, the Stars and Stripes were raised and the settle ment was named Astoria. Had the Americans made their settlement but a few months later, the Brlttsh. who had several expeditions In the field, would have planted the first claims of occupation In a large of the region of Oregon and Washington and probably would have retained it as their own. DAIRYMEN The Blue Mountain creamery Is the oldest, largest and best equipped creamery In Eastern Oregon. The de mand for Blue Mountain butter was never better. ' We need your cream. Th present price for butterfat Is 30 cents. ..Yours for a square deal. BLOT XOCSTAIX CREAMERY La Grand, Ore. 8-10-2t ' Carnival at Long Branch. Long Branch, N. J., Aug. 10. The annual August carnival was Inaugur ated auspiciously today with the cor onation of the carnival queen, which v:nt was followed by the firemen's parade and prize contests. Governor Wilson is to be here tomorrow to re .view the children's parade. FALSE ALARM SOUNDED. i . Niirht Alarm Given but .Mistake Dis covered In Time Last Mght Probably mistaking a burning flue for a residence fire someone sounded a frantic fire alarm by word of mouth last evening about 9 o'clock, but be fore the fire bell was rung, the mis take was discovered and the depart ment: saved a wild goose chase. The alarm was given by a boy who scream ed "fire" to the beBt of his ability and disappeared as quickly as he had come. KASSAS CROPS SAYED. Timely Rain Brings Gladness to Many Kansas Communities This Month. Kansas crops will not be total fail ures because a timely rain has given new life and verdure to the ripening grains In that state, according to Will Hartman, a resident of Sallna, who. with Mrs. Hartman, arrived last nigh: to visit with Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Selder, The crops were rapidly drying up and though they are total losses in a few sections, the greater area of Kansas will harvest a fair crop this year be Notice of Imopunded Stock. ' Notice l hereby given that on the "th day of August, 1911, I took up while running at large in the city of La Grande, Oregon, the following de scribed animals, towlt: One white mare about 14 hands high and age unknown, right eye knock ed out, no brands or marks visible. One bald-faced gray colt, about a month old; y that I impounded said animals in the city pound of La Grande, Oregon, un der and by virtue of the ordinance thereof and will, unless the owner claims and pays the costs and expens es of such Impounding and keeping of said animals, at the expiration of ten days from the date of this notice I will advertise and sell said animal as provided by the ordinance of said city. Done and dated at La Grande, Ore gon, this 9th day of AuguBt, 1911. J. W. WALDEN. Chief of Police. 8-10-5t ICE CREAM SOCIAL TOXIGHT. Chinaman Fined. Tong War With Din? Dong Costs nong jon some Honey. Justice of the Peace Arthur Wli-; Hams this afternoon attached a fine to -Wong Jon, the oriental who yesterday wieiaed a rock on th pate of a fellow Chinaman and who was Jailed to stop the assault, of f 25 'and costs which brought the total up to $46.30. Wong Jon who was the defendant in the case paid his fine tike a good fellow and uing Dong, the assaulted Chinaman, la now resting at east, vengeance be ing his. Wong Jon pleaded guilty be-, fore Justice Williams today, especially as the complaining witness bore the telltale gashes in his cranium and yel low countenance, now somewhat black from bruises. THE Lames or i nristmn rnurcn nan u Pleasant Tim. This evening at the Christian church corner of Depot and Washington, the ladies of that denomination will give an ice cream social to the public. Ex tensive arrangements have been made to make this a pleasant occasion and a good time Is guaranteed to all. The social begins at 7:30 o'clock. Mrs. Carlock Returns. ! Mrs. Erla Carlock has returned from her camping trip on the Mtnam. j Meet to Discuss Contest Rules. Detroit, Mich.. Aig. 10. Represen- GROCERY Stageberg & , Sandborg Phone 70. GREEN CORN ! , CABBAGE BEETS TURMP8 CARROTS GREEN OMONS POTATOES (XEW) GRjEEX TEAS GKEEJt BEAN'S - WAX BEANS EATING APPLES COOKING APPLES ORANGES BANANAS CANTALOUPES CHERRIES RASPBERRIES BLACKBERRIES BLACK CAPS WATERMELONS TRY OCR HOME BACON AT 20c PER LB.