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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (June 25, 1914)
LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER THURSDAY, JUNE 25, t PAGE EIGHT, fflWH HURT III HORSE RACE UNION HORSEMAN SUFFERS, UNDER FALL. Union Sends Delegation of Seventy five to Wild West Show. Hank McGrath, a participant in the wild west show witnessed by 1560 peo pie yesterday afternoon in a down pour of rain, was injured, internally it is reported today, When a wild horse entry went over the fence with the well-known Union rider. Mr. McGrath was pullod from under the horse in a dazed condition, and after being carried away, recovered and was able to walk. Later it was found, it is reported, that his chest was in jured internally. The rider and mount went over the fence in a side swipe fall. The show was better fcr.an the most sanguine could expect on a rainy day and on a muddy field. The char , iot race had to be dropped, but other wise the program was carried out. A. 0. Clark, the goat of many puns . and harpoons during his stay, was on the track in chaps and spurs, and rode many a prancing mount. Clark, from the moment of his arrival, was one of the big features of 'the fun path. Seventy-five people coming in tnq n.in like they did for the fair were in attendance at the show. The auto caravan worked a hardship on Union for which no one 'was to blame, but Union solved that problem, and then climbed aboard a special car and came to the show 75 strong. About I t automobiles got to Union yester day noon with the merchants after Union had been told that none were coming on account of the mud. Many ' cars got through. Union got out he;- lunch again after having invited her own people to come and consume it and though handicapped with lack of waiters who had been there early ir. the day dressed in shiny white, Un ion served refreshments to the visi tors. The Spain boys, Zeek and Buffalo Vernon put -on an attractive show of a'l the varieties usually seen at such a production. Everybody was happy at the' vacation from labor, despite tie ra(p. A movies man got the perform ance. ' A Garden Tragedy, Wllllti in (.'. lii'Dwii, npriiHis of hi re.-dgmitiuu u imvlileiit of ilie New York (.'cut ni I. wlili ii He nmdi In ordui ru e bark to fiirin II (V. km Id recently: "With Hit '-nuiiiiK of Hirliij u'f nl feel tnc rail of tile cciiiiif.v. Koitii niilcly for the mmr clerk who tVi-l till1 I 1 1 S&?fN FROM DAY TO DAY. Wbeu boiu lieu deud wltuln the . liBlll't. By secret sorrow long conceal ed. We shrink lent look ur words Impart What uiuy uot be revealed. "Tbi bard to smile when one WOllld WtH'. To speak wlieti one would d leut be. To wake wbeu one would wish to sleep ' And wuke to agony. Tet such the lot for thousands .' cast, . Wbo n-uudcr In tills world of care And beud beneath tbe bitter blast To suve tlieui from despair. Yet nature waits ber guests to greet Where disappointment cannot come. -And time leads with unerring . feet Tbe weary wanderer borne. -Ann Hunter (17421821). Card of Thanks. - We wish to thank our friends and neighbors who were so extremely i kind and considerate to us during : the bereavement caused by the death j of our son, both through acts of kindness and by floral gifts. MR. AND MRS. WALDROFF AND FAMILY. i Notice. . ,. Any one having bills against the Merchants Entertainment Commit ter will please present them to the secretary, J. G. Snodgrass at once. G. L. LARISON, Pres. 6-25-2t. On Friday evening of Jjjne 26 Hope Chapter No. 13, O. E. S., will have work, after which an informal re-! ception will be given in honor of Mrs. ! Cora B. Schilke, lately elected grand conductor of the Grand Chapter of the State of Oregon. All officers end members are requested to be present, by order of the W. M. 1 0-25,2t MARY WARNICK, Sec. j A Concession. She Vou don't allow me to do any thing I want: If it goes on much longer I Khali go borne to mamma. He That 1 will allow you to do. File gende Blatter. HE CABIIIBi) A TINT CI1E1II1T TREE. call, there are the little suburban houses wltb their vegetable and Sot er gardens. And what an ardent fann er the suburbanite becomes! "1 was staying last spring with a suburban gardener friend of mine. H had gone one evening for a stroll la his garden when suddenly his wife md I saw blui ran excitedly up tbe garden path toward us. He curried tiny cherry tree no bigger than a smal) rosebush In one hand "Mnry. Mary!' he called In heart broken tones. 'The wind has broken our cherry tree. I arrived Just in time for the poor Uttle thing to die to my arms!'" Corrected. Be Darling, refuse me. and 1 shall never love another Kin She (briskly) What I want is a man who will promise me that if I accept him.--Judge. Doesn't Suffer Much. "Does your wife suffer In silencer" "Yes. and I am sorry If she did not suffer in silence perhaps she would be silent of tener." - Houston I'ost Result of Rashness. "Out of a Joh. are your1 asked the flrst girl "Boss catch run flirting?" "No; I on nirli t i he buss Say, what sort of a weriillnu dress do yon think Is real swell?" - I'hlliidelphln Ledger. - Souvenir Spoons. "Sit deal (lliiilys. w-iiat lire all these phomraiih" ir vimim men you nave?" "Tlmse'r Hi they re only mv ciiliee rlnn l siiuvMiiii 'piiiiiis'"-Kairiuiiire Ameni-nii Read the advertisements too. TELEGRAPHY i LEARN TELEGRAPHY DURING l VACATION If you want to learn tele graphy at home during vacation telephone NEXT EVENT FPWflRTH -- LEAGUE - CDNVFNTir starting Saturday and there comes the 4th of ' July. ,' .-. Have you got those new clothes ready? .q the early picking for your first choice and don't forget the newest, choicest wearables have just been received from our buyers in New York. They are all priced the lowest The usual Uni ted Store Way. ! Red 1961. Good Pay Big Demands ! Uncle Sam's Loan Office Loans Money on WATCHES. DIAMONDS GOLD, JEWELRY We sell unredeemed pledgee less than wholesale prices. We sell clothing, shoes, suit casesj gents' furnishings at very low prices. 1111 Adams Ave Foley Bldg. SUMMER LADIES' DRESSES. $1.49, $2.98, $3.98, $5.90, $6.90 LADIES' SUMMER SKIRTS. $1.49, $1.98 LADIES' NEWEST COATS. $6.90, $7.90, $8.90, $9.90 LADIES' NEW SILK WAISTS. $1.98, $2.49, $2.98. LADIES' SHOES OR SLIPPERS ,t$1.49, $1.98, $2.49, $2.98 MEN'S SUITS. $4.9S, $5.90, $6.90, $9.90, $12.50. YOUTHS' SUITS $6.90, $7.90, $8.90, $9.90.- BOYS' SUITS - $1.98, $2.49, $2.98, $3.98, $4.98. BOYS' SHOES. . $1.15, $1.25, $1.39, $1.49, $1.79j $1.98. MEN'S SHOES $1.98, $2.49, $2.98, $3.50. 73 sis Tiir f nvfrrrn CTnnr - we lew m sr w sti ar mm iiiuuilll LuU V I JlU OTHERS FOll Oil BUST STORES J. C. Penny Co. Inc. Tenting facilities and season membership tickets can be reserved now for the IP WA JAM n i fill.! ii hi 1 1 i 1 1 i u U 1 The rush is oninsure yourselves a camping location now, provide yourself with a membership ticket, and then you won't get "beat to' it." We furnish tents, electric light and heat and city water. Inquire for Particulars of Dr. W. D. Me MILL AW 3