La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, June 15, 1915, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextLA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1915. THE OBSERVER FOUR BRUCE DENNIS, Editor and Omit. Entered in the Post Office at Grande, Oregon, as second class matter. ' JOHNNIE THORSEN. . Today Union county citizens are paying their respect to the 'earthly . remains of Johnnie Thorsen, a highly respected citizen whose untimely ' death came Sunday afternoon follow. . 'ing a hard struggle that he made to ' live. It was a case of the human ma chine not responding to medical aid ami death had to come. In the loss of this good citizen this county as a whole, and the town of Ejgin,' his home, loses a lifter and not a leaner; loses a man worth while in every respect a man who had a tender heart for his fellows, who had a fund of wisdom that only experi ence in the rugged world can gam As a tinker he held the confidence of everyone. His bank was alwlays in order, .financially speaking and hi intense honor and deep caution caused a feeling of safety toward him by the general public. The deceased was not a native of America, having come here from Scandinavia, but he loved his adopted country with a fervent, patriotism that never faultered. To him Ameri ca was the land of the. free and, the home of the brave in every sense 'that term could be applied. While there was nothing spectacu lar about the life of Johnnie Thorsen there was that solidity, that sterness of purpose and desire to do the right thing all the time that draws men to the foreground and builds for them the .temple of friendship and esteem in the hearts of their associates that they are justly entitled to. Union county deeply mourns the loss of this good man. lie was a pil lar to lean upon, a counsellor of wis dom and safety. mi . ine me insurance companies are looking after their business carefully. They have ordered cancellation on all policies of people who sail for Eu rope.. GOOD ROADS. ' (Continued iroir rage 1.) be serial in form, payable as per at . turned schedule. Schedule of interest and principal to retire a serial, loan of $400,000 at 6 per cent with annual repayments of $20,000. Years Prin'p'l Interest Prin'p'l Total OuUUnU- for year repaid . ing at be- at end . v ginning, pf each 1 $400W0 $20,000 $20,000 $ 40,000 i aHo.ooo i,ooo 20,000 89,000 3 360,000 18.000 20.000 88,000 '4 340,000 17,000 20,000 37,000 6 320,000 16,000 20,000 36,000 6 300,000 15,000 20,000 5,000 7 280,000 14,000 20,000 84,000 . 8 260,000 13,000 20,000 33,000 9 240,000 12,000 (20,000 32,000 10 220,000 11,000 (20,000 31,000 11 200,000 10,000 20,000 30,000 12 180,000 9,000 20,000 29,000 13 160,000 8,000 20,000 28,0 14 140,000 7,000 ' 20,000 27,000 15 120,000 6,000 20.000 26.000 16 100,000 5,000 20,000 25,000 17 80,000 4,000 20,000 24,000 18 00,000 3,000 20,000 3,000 19 40,000 2,000 20,000 22,000 20 20,000 1,000 i20,000 21,000 With an assesed valuation of $20,. 000,000 a levy of two mills would be necessary the first year. This would mean that on each $1000 of, assessed valuation a levy of $2.00 would be made the first year. On land assessed ht $50.00 per acre (of which there is not much in Union County), a levy of ten cunts pur acre-would be required the first year; ten dollars on one hundred acres. The levy would gradually deeronsi until in the tenth year it would bi, one and n half mills or $1.50 per thou sand, seven and one half cents an acre on fifty dollar land, und in the twen tieth year one mill; one dollar on each thousand of assessed valuation or five cents an acre on fifty lollnr land This calculation is based upon the continuance of the assessed valua tion and real vi lues of the present J During the next 20 years however, 'the valuation is sure to increase enormously and the levy will decrease correspondingly. 1 In the discussion of this matter so far by those who have been work- . nig on it tnc composite opinion h in favor of gravel roads of which at least eighty-five miles could bo built with $100,000. In this computation allowance is made for proper engi neering and supervision. Wo there fore recommend that gravel be adopt ed as the material for road construc tion. This would provide winter roads connecting all the principal points Tn the county including North Powdei and a road into Cricket flat from El gin. We quote as follows from a bulle tin issued bv the U. S. Department of Agriculture: "A typical method of mismanage ment is to distribute the funds equally on all the roads in the county or dis trict issuing bonds. Obviously no per manent, results could be obtained from such a distribution. "The location of the roads to be im proved should not be determined by argument, but upon sound cconomit principles. In planning the highway system, or the main market roads, it will be found necessary to omit many road the improvement of which is greatly desired by abutting land owners. "Tbe fact that such property hold er must pay a tax for he bond issue is only on apparent injustice, for if IV.:. - .: i'V :-.z - .'.' - 1 : mm 11 m 'jK-i v win IL' .1ftW-iiH.. n nia 1 in , Dainty and Our New Wash Dresses now being displayed are the height of "chic" perfection in style. ' ' . ',. They are simple, they are beautiful, they are appealing and charming and," best of all, they are most pleasingly low priced, at 14.00 to $17.50.' -. . .?' : - We Now Have For You on' display in pur. ready-to-wear department, the newest summer styles and -noveltiies rskirte, waists, ; middies, dresses, muslin underwear, caps, bathing suits, etc. Where other stores are advertising special sales, this store con tinues to be very busy. Why? Because here not one single garment has been carried over from a previous season, always assuring you of the latest styles. Another, reason is that the prices am always most moderate at all times. ' 1 Attractive Offerings in Women's Real Good Summer Knit Underwear Splendid stocks large varieties rSiiperioF quality, -perfect fitting. Women who have not previously bought 'underwear here will be pleased to discover how much more satisfaction they can get here at a much less price This store is exclusive selling agent for La Grande for NUSHAPE" union suits for women. Nushape union suits are shaped to fit the form without having the usual irritating seams under the corset. Extra width over the hips. Back and front always closed. Three! essential features that can not be (duplicated in union suits made in, any other way. ' ',' .' A ''' rv, : .Cotton.., .ribbed . , unions full taped, .low neck, sleeveless, cuff knee 25c Nushape fine cotton union suits, extra wearing qualities, light weight, ankle length,; cuff knee or lace knee, 'sleeveless or with sleeves, bodice top, band top or e taped top, round neck or V necks; The1 best value to be had, priced 50c Nushape- union ! suits in light weight gauze, cuff or lace knee, V or round neck. Sleeveless. priced 75e Mercerized silk erauze union suits, Nushape priced .... $1.25 aiiK gauze union suits, fine, ex tra quality, priced '. .-. : -?;, $1.75 Swiss ribbed vests, - sleeveless, full taped at 12 l-2c Swiss, ribbed vests,' full, taped, sleeveless, special arm shield.-. V'.i... 15c All' styles and kinds-of-Vests at 25c. Mercerized gauze, , Swiss ribbed and fancy weaves, lace, insertion tops, band tops, ."V neck, square neck, round neck. Full taped, extra values at 25c' Mercerized silk- gauze- vests 35c Extra quality gauze -vests: 50c' Mercerized, silk bloomers for women ... i ...... .'.w'.'iCi 85c Glove silk bloomers $1.25 Glove silk vests ....... 1 $2.00 Every Ladies' Suit and Coat At a Big Sacrifice Noiie reserved. Every' one new this season; all at big generous reductions. Reg. $12.50 values at $9.40 Reg. $15.00 values at :.....:....:...$11.25 Reg. $17.50 values at : ..$13.15 Reg. $20.00 values at $15-00 Reg. $22.50 values at $16.90 Reg. $25.00 values at $18-75 Special Sale of Silks 69c yar ' One lot of the Dretties Rummer sills the very silks most in demand taffetas, foulards, messalines in plain and fan , cies 26, and 272 inches wide. Included is a new shipment iust received. is a big assortment of all kindR of nnt- terns and colors for either dresses, waists or trimmings. The regular val ues are 75c to S1.00. Snecinl fifln naa window display. Beyond Compare our New Boys Wasn Suits Our new boys' wash suits are without a doubt the most at tractive lot we've ever shown plus the usual wide variety. New Oliver Twists, Middy, Vestee Dutch styles, Dombey and Russian styles. Styles to fit every boy from 2 to 8 years. Our prices are lowest 75c $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $2.00. Boys' new Palm Beach suits, sizes 5 to 11 years. Prices $5.00 and $6.00 Boys' summer hats 50c to $1.50 Every Kind of Women's New Neckwear Just Received See Window Display Price 25c and 50c Our neckwear is always most popular with the women of La Grande every new lot only lasts a short time and no wonder, when we sell such pretty neckwear styles at only 25c and 50c, and also, the styles are always the latest, right direct from New York. The assortment just received yes terday has a big variety of separate colors, collar and cuff sets, vestees, etc. Prominently featured are some very new effects in Colonial and Puritan styles; all priced 25c and 50c. The kind that other stores sell for 65c and 75c For , the Elk's Dedication! For the Motorace r MEN'S NEW SUITS t0B The Largest Assortment in EasteVnlOre. This store is exclusive La Grande agents for "Society Braiid" "Ben jamin"" "Hirsch Wickwire" and "Fidelity .nSf. I'. . . ' most famous makes. . ' W $15, $20, $22.50, $25 Suits former, of all .tastes-New English ModelsDoubie Breasted Styles-Conservative Suits-New Box Back Styles-Models for men of mature years and young men.' . . Manhattan Shirts ; ' Here is a wide variety in soft and stiff cuffs priced $1.60 to $2.00. Soft summer shirts in new patterns, detachable or at BacitUj Brani ClntliMtftd military cp;:ars 75c t0 Coprlfhl .D..C. Newest StraW)iU":',: All the new braides and shapes are here at $1.50 to $3.00. New Panamas $5.00 and $6.00 Gor don hats $3.00. Stetson .hats' $4.00 Extra Extra New wash fabrics just come fancy printed Reeded voiles, new polka dot lawn, new black and white voile. See them. the highway system is well planned the entire county will feel the line fits of tho improvmont. "As a rulo, nuun . market roads reach the majority of producing areas und when they aie improved all land values tend to increase. "The primary object of the county highway bond issue is to build county roads and not to improve city streets, nlthough a high percentage of the as sessed valuation limy be city prop erty. (City and town property is taxed the same as farm lands.) "The improvement of market roads results in improved marketing con ditions which benefit the city." Respectfully submitted, M. K. HALL, C. S. DUNN, i ' A. V. ANDREWS. L. D. HOWLAND. Road Committee of Commercial club Card of Thanks. For the sympathetic help and com fort in the long, weary day of afflic tion and in the bitter hour of separ ation, and for the tokens of affection and loving interest in our departed one, opportunity permits us to make reply only in words of thanks and trrntitudc which we with one accord honrtily and ladly do. MR" W. S. LANDRY AND HOYS. MRS. M. D. r-URCELL, MRS. I C. BRADY. MR. O. D. PURCELL. MRS. JOHN M'DONALD, 6.15-ltp. CHINESE TRIAL. (Continued J.om Page H i Adv. tion of the defendants, and hei witnesses say Billie Eng was in the I.em Yuan store on Fourth street near the scene of the shooting, from 7:H0 until the moment the alarm was given and didn't leave in that time. These two were Lent Yunn himself, who owns the store, and Mon Yet, chief cook at the Model restaurant. Their testimony is therefore in direct contradiction of the four who swore Wong Kouch came to another store anc! gave the alarm saying Eng and Fang had done the work. Judge Perkey, of Boise, a former United States senator who was ap pointed to fill an unexpired term not long ago, and who is now practicing law at Boise, testified that Charles Foiig had been his domestic servant for three years. He said the reputa tion of the defendant was good at that time. Mrs. J. C. Goodman of Spokane, where she is superintendent of a Chi nese mission, affirmed that Billie Eng hud been in school there a year and said his reputation was pood while 'here. through the place. Buildings new and xtra good. Extra good location for stock raising. Must be seen to be ap preciated. Will take good La Grande property and must be turned at once, SECURITY LAND & SAVINGS CO. La Grande National Bank Building. 6-15-6-t For the Auto Parade Decorate your auto and win the prize. Fancy bunting and flags here of all kinds. Flags that wont fade or run. Moderate prices. ' Card of Thanks We wish to thank the many friends and the Eagles lodge for their kind ness and heartfelt sympathy shown over the 'death of our husband and father.' MRS. JOHN MAHAFFEY MISS NELL. MAHAFFEY' ' ' ",' Adv.-6-15-ltp LOST Blue gray Alley about four years old, branded 7-K, connected, weighs ubout ten hundred pounds. Will pay reward for recovery. No tify W. O. Johnson, Hilgard, Ore gon. Adv. 6-15-4tp. FOR SALE OR TRADE An im proved choice lot in a desirable res idence district in Oakland, Cali fornia. Call nt 1506 Monroe or Phone Black 33t2. Adv. 6-15-tf. LA GRANDE NATIONAL BANK Capital $200,000.00 Resources l,000tt)a00 . Surplus $50,000.00 OFFICERS: rrea j. uoimes, President . C, C. Penington, V.-Prest. i. L. Meyers, Cashier ' ; Earl Zundel and H. E. Coolidge, Ass't Cashiers llomis.ond IMinquishmcnt for Trade W c have o2C acres located in Ida.io nry farnuiR district that equais the Palousc for wheat. 200 acros of this under i.-nce.balnnce fine pasr.? land, fine n-ovntain stream running Race Begins at 1:30 The thing for the public to remem ber is that automobiles must be with in the course at 1:30. Otherwise they must walk to the scoreboard district, a distance of a quarter of a mile or more. Lunch will be served on the groind for fhoe who don't get din ner at nome. Fred J. Holmes . C. C. Penington' F. L. Meyers DIRECTORS: A. T. Hill J. F. Conley H. E. Coolidge A. Blockland H. S. Brownton J. G. Snodgrass What This Bank Aims to Do To promote our customers' interests as we would our own; To do all we can to make their relations here profitable and agreeable to them; To contribute to their enterprises, the co-operation, fore- sight and timely assistance which a good Bank can properly bestow. if , i v. . I