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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (June 22, 1914)
MONDAY, JUNE 22, ml vr,K rovn LA GRANDE EVENING Xiii6Llt IM, THE OBSERVER : BRUCE DENNIS, Editor and Owner. Entered in the I'ost Office at La Grande, Ortgow, as uecond clam matter. Advertising rates on application. All copy for display advertising must reach the office the day before the ad appears. Address all communications to THE OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth Street SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Daily, single copy 6c Daily, per week 16c Daily, per month 66c Daily, six months in advance. . . .$3.63 Daily, per year in advance $7.00 Daily, by mail per year, in ad vance $400 Weekly Observer-Star, per year in advance ... $1.50 THE LATCH STRING IS OUT. At every shop door, at the portal of every residence humble or ele ganthang today in plain view and ready for use, the latchstrings of welcome of a happy, prosperous peo ple to a substantial set of Oregon's citizenship her merchants. La Grande supports three-quarters of his part ner about 25 times and making the average weight of the girl 100 pounds l.e lifts nearly 2,000 pounds, or a whole ton, in the course of each dance. . , i. A scientist has prepared these fig ures a scientist by the way, who likes to dance. By the use of the pedometer, he figures that in dancing the tango five times with the usual number of encores, a man covers four and one-quarter miles. In four hesi tation waltzes the pedometer regis ters only a little over a haif mile. During an evening of 20 dances of all sorts a man travels a little over 12 miles. There is no doubt in the average who didn't get io Union; Joe Ryner of Baker, who went out with trouble between Union and North Powderr R. Waci of Lostine, who didn't get to Haines; L. G." Olson; Slagle of La Grande; Zob Epenstein on a Yale, riding for the factory, who had trou ble between Baker and North Powder but finished; Service of Baker, who got out 10 miles from La Grande; Yaeger of Baker; Geddes of La Grande on a .Yale, who made the round trip, but not in money-winning time; Hutchinson of New York, a transcontinental rider, whose machine weakened after leaving Baker, and though he made the round trip, didn't register; Hallgarth of Elgin, who fin ished, but not in money-taking time; "Red" Williams of Pendleton, whose machine, a Pope, burned up at North Powder, and Meek, on a Jefferson, who went out of the race 10 miles has, in the past year, entertained a score of different kinds of associa tions, but has rated the coming of the visitors merchants the greatest of them all boots. La Grande has resources and It is well that it is thus. The hara- her chest swells with just pride when working merchant who deals in nar- she displays them to a stranger who row margins and! suffers losses to may pass this way. many walks of life unknown, is the - - - bulwark nf Oregon's citizpnuhin. ! The wisdom of the London suffra- The merchant is the man who helps mind hat exercisg is a grand good from La Grande on the outgoing trip. thing and a great many men get' A" these riders were on Indians, un- exercise by dancing who will never :eB rwise designated. , , Hollister overtook and passed Vehrs get it any other way. Men who wrl thg gtraight near Um(m Qn not get out and run along the road 12 the out trip, but Olson who started miles will very willingly travel that several minutes later than Hollister, distance with a charming partner. But ' didn,t overtake the winner of last unfortunately, the critics of the mod- 'ear'sJ .f?1-. He ined .lowly with , .. , i splendid driving. He had absolutely ern dances see something besides the nQ troube flny where whUe s,agej healthful exercise in them, and the j who took fourth place, broke his war will doubtless go on indefinitely, j chains repeatedly and lost many valu- - i able minute in that way. Vehrs was a little less than two minutes be La Grande is just as proud of her hind Hollister at North Powder, o-n today as a foy with new ig( and kept that margin through build churches, schools, public enter prise and municipal reputation. He is the most abused and the most se verely cussed individual of any line of trade; he extends more credit than any other profession or business, with perhaps the exception of the doctor. To be a successful merchant requires a complex, solid character makeup and none but successful merchant stay in the game long. Long live gittes in attacking men as well as pictures may be doubted. Ther-i are so many men who cannot be regarded a;, works of art An Iowa pastor has retired from the pulpit to run for congress. I', swms sometimes as though those t'A-o v.rre about the only occupation Io-'i offers. The difference between an optimist und a pessimist i? that the optimist i. . . , . . . I way ne prosper, iuore :....:,. a an(1 ,ha nessimist Oregon j cant evpn break jn to button-bole you. the merchant! particularly, long liw the P'erchant. La Grande hopes that when this convention is over, every visitor villi YwJ have to Joff your bonnet t6 have been well entertained, well fed, !thfse younf; ,ive wires who stp(;(!d thc well housed anil well satisfied with ' motorcycle meet. But another much his visit. That is our wish, visitors; 'neglected hero is the fellow who start- npln V'ntiry,. f rn IX'hnt nmncomanf ' there may be; may you learn some thing useful to your own business from the addresses and discussions in convention assembled, and may La Grande and you, each of you, be warm personal friends for ever and ever. DANCING AND HEALTH. At last, after months of adfverse ciiticism, something good has been found in the modern dnnces. It has been proved that dhncing the mnxie makes men strong. It gives them the exorcise they need and will benefit the race. Of courso this conclusion is readied by a friend of the ilanre and not by one of its enemies, but fair minded people like to consider both sides of every proposition. In a. single mnxixc, it has been proved that the masculine partnei ed but didn't finish. Well, the age of superstition is past, thank heaven. That is wny f or ti ne tellers arc making such a mint of money. We have at last found out what the unwritten law is. It is anything you want to make it. Here's how! 01.SON WINS RACES. (Continued from Page 1 ) about half the usual amount of springs that a machine is equipped with. Vehrs, of La Grande, on an Excel sior, was the first man to leave, and the others to start, in the order nam ed, followed in two-minute intervals: Hollister, Tilston of Ontario, who fin ished fifth; Oliver Wade of Lostine, La Grande National Bank Organized in 1887. DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY OF UNITED STATES GOVERN MENT. UNITED STATES POSTAL SAVINGS DEPOSITORY. Capital $100,000.00 Surplus $140,000.00 Total Resources $1,000,000.00 For twenty years, in all kinds of financial weather, wo have successfully catered to the mono tary wants of the people of La Grande and the Grand Ronde Valley. Wo respectfully solicit your b usinos. La Grande National Bank La Grande, Oregon Haines, Baker and bnck to North Pow der, where he was put out by losing a bolt. He made a splendid race of it He and Hollister have ridden the course together be fore, and the friendly rivalry between the two up to that point was keen. The crowd groaned when the report of Vehr's diisability reached the grand stand, for it became apparent that ine chances for La Grande to win .Irst money was reduced y one. Hollis- ter's safe arrival in La Grande was i a signal for a storm of applause that followed him around the track as he did his finishing stunt. Yaeger of Baker, drove with much the same style that the winners t'id, and he crowded the veteran HollisV.r to within 58 seconds for the dis tance. He went into a fence and cut his lip a trifle. Each rider had to circle the track twice after his arrival, andl as the worn-out riders made their appear ance at the gate, the audiance was on its feet with appmuse and shouts of praise. Almost a continuous stream of humanity was passed by the riders on the route, the towns turning out hundreds to witness the daring sport. The second successful event has in sured for La Grande the greatest Piotorcycle history of any city in the state, and its future n bright indeed. Showers of praise have been bestowed upon the local management, and upon the riders who entered, even thougn victory perched not on the shoulders of all. Two Races Saturday Fast. Saturday, the preliminaries devel oped two sensational races. One be tween Simmons and Rose in the first nice, and the second in a special three-mile event. Simmons won both by a hair's breadth. In the first heat of the first race, his Jefferson had gas troubles and it was not until the fourth mile that he hit his gait prop erly. He pulled up on Rose, on an Excelsior, and won by a length. In the second heat of the first race, Rice, a local riiler, won over Zob Epenstein, professional. All these four qualified for the Sunday races. In the second race, for local riders only, Vehrs, on an Excelsior, won over Harris (IncVan) in the first heat, and Bullis (Indian) beat Rice in the second heat. An exhibition betwppn Simmons and Rose, three miles, was perhaps the feature race of Saturday. For j the three miles daylight didn't ap pear between the machines, except on ;the turns, when the riders soe-sawed jfT positions. Rose skidi'i'd on the j !;(. turn and Simmons crossed the flag line a winner by five feet. The time was 3:59 4-5. I The other races on Saturday in cluded the track record efforts, where riders went alone. Both Saturday I ' d Suiuiliy marks counted in this event. The fivivntilc professional race on Sunday lacked the sensational fea tures of Saturday. Rose was handi capped early by the breaking of five spokes, and Simmons and his wonder ful Jefferson had the race won early in the contest. The time was 0:f!'.r I The threenilc race for local 4-h. p I machines was a fairlv rood race, with j Rice on an Excelsior, winnim? bv I three fourths of a lap. in 4:18 1-2. Track Records Good. Simmons and Rose tested out their ! t'ack record speed in good shape, the former winning the recordl with a mnrk of 1:14 1-5. Simmons tried Shop at Wests in Comfort Wide roomy aisles, with a u abundance of cool air, niod . em fixtures, courteous salespeople, and prompt deliveries makes shopping at West's a pleasure. Hot Weather and Play Day Needs for Old and Young Many things to make your vacation days enjo)Vible can be purchased here. For Women: Riding or Outing Skirts, Bathing Suits, Balmacaan Dusters, Middy Blouses, Sandals, Outing Hats and Sweaters. All Kinds of Outing Apparel for Men and Boys here. Bathing Suits, Outing Jerseys, Auto Gloves, Outing Hats, Ten nis Shirts, White Pants, Khaki Pants and Coats and Sporting Shoes, are a few of the many needs you will find here. three flying starts before he got to aways neck and neck lap after lap. going to set the mark he did. Rose During the 20 laps ine riders were got away for a good start in the track n,'ver over 10 feet aPart- As the race ,noCf i. u: i , j drew to a close,' a fascinated, inter- contest but his time was knocked , ... j ' j ,', ested excited band of people stood awry by a bad skid on the last turn.'01l their toes cheering the splendid The bicycle race for boys under 14 nerve and daring displayed by both was won by Frank Thomas In good riders. The event was worth a whole time a half mile, with seven start- Ict. of anY man's. moneyif that man ' OV IftVO liatFinnr lite 4imrla The ten-mile race for professionals was the feature track event of tr.e day. Rose and Simmons did much the same thing as the day before. For an Impaired Appetite. To improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion try a few bimmons would pass Rose by a doses of Chamberlain's Tablets. Mr. length on the south turn, and visa J. H. Seitz, of Detroit, Mich., says: versa on the north turn. The result "They restored my appetite when im was the men ran the straight straight- paired, relieved me of a bloated feel ing and caused a pleasant and satis factory movement of the bowels." For sale by all dealers. NICELY FURNISHED front rooms, housekeeping. 1311 8th and O Ave. Phone Black 822. 6-22-tf. SS3S4J$.SS8 S S S 3 AUTO OWNERS ATTENTION. . 5 All owners of machines who S 'v have not signed up to take the ? t trip with the merchants Wed- 4 nesday morning, phone or call 4 ? Chas. H. Reynolds, at the SE- CURITY LAND & SAVINGS CO., 50 more machines needed. S 5?S?.$JS2,?,SSJ Brand New House Modern in Every Respect, 5 Rooms- Bathroom, large Porches, and full Basement with Con crete Floor, Stationary Washtubs, Coal and Wood Chute, etc.; Brick Fireplace ' in Living Room, Large Bay Windows in Dining Room, Kitchen and BathRoom, Walls Tiled, Laundry , Chute from Bath Room to Basement, - Sink and Cabinets in Kitchen, Built-in Book Cases and China Cabinet. Two large Bed Rooms. Lot 00x110. This property has just been completed. It is located on corner Second and N Ave., on the Hill. It just seven blocks from the center of town, the business district, three blocks from the Central or High School buildings, and occupies a good view of the city and valley. A cement walk is now being built from Fourth street, which will add to the convenience of the location. THE PROPERTY IS ENTIRELY FREE FROM BRANCES, AND OWNER IS ANXIOUS TO SELL. ENCUM- The price is $2700 and owner will take as little as $200 down and $30 per month, includingintcrcst. CALL AND INVESTIGATE THIS BARGAIN. We have several choice lots in this part of the citv at low iisrures. PALMKR LANDS, $15 per acre. 10 years, (iood Soil, Climate and Location. When You Want to Buy, Sell, Trade, Rent or Insure, See GEO. H. CURREY 108 Elm Street La Grande, Oregon. Phono Main 744. He Who Sells REAL ESTATE u V I J
