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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1915)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1915, PAGE TWO LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER STATE HEWS OF INTEREST GEO. H. H1MES GIVES LECTURE. Tells of Eearly History of the State Story Brimming With Information. Salem, Ore. Dec. 20. "Native born Oregonians should be proud of the land of their birth," Baid George H. Himes, secretary of the Oregon His torical society last night in an address on the early days of Oregon, at the First Congregational church. "Ore gon and the northwest is the only part of the United States that become such through right of discovery, and the only part tbst has never been un der the flag of another country." The word Oregon was first used by Jonathan Carver in 1776. He traveled in parts of the central west after the French, and Indian war, and wrote a book on the country, wnich was pub lished in England in 1777. Capital Gray, who sailed up the Col umbia in 1792 was the real discoverer of this country according to Mr. Himes and it was through h discov ery and travels that the United ' States made good its claims for the northwest In the dispute with England. . The following historical facts were noted by Mr. Himes, with stereoptlcan slides illustrations of the early pion eers and historical places in the state; Lewis and Clark crossed the plains in 1805 and 1806 and established a trading post at Astoria. The first saw mill west of the Rocky mountains was erected near Vancouver in 1857. The first public school west of the Rockies was taught by John Ball in 1832, near Vancouver. Jason Lee, in 1834, preached the first Methodist sermon west of the Rocky mountains. The first marriage ceremony west of the great divide was performed by Jason Lee in 1837. Mrs. Eliztbeth Spaulding Warren is one of the oldest living pioneers, com ing to this country in 1837. Jason Lee built a house in Salem in 1841 and part of this house is , now standing. The old Bennet house for many years the principal hotel in the valley, was built in Salem in 1855. The first postoffice in the state was at Astoria. The first house in Partland was built of logs in 1844 and was on the corner of Fourth and Washington streets. The cornerstone of the state capital was laid in 1873. The stereoptican 7view ofthe ceremony showed the Kay Woolen Mills in the back: ground. The first Masonic lodge in Oregon was organized at Oregon City in 1846. To those interested in the early days of the state, the lecture was of un usual interest, as pictures were shown on the screen of many of the pioneers well known in Sajem, and views of many of the buildings erected here by the pioneers of the '40s and '50s. Pool Hall Has Fire. Lebanon, Or., Dee. 20. At 9:30 o'clock yesterday morning a fir? was discovered in a ismall closet in the pool hall of J E Smith on Main street. Promnt work of the volunteer flre- 'rr.iiii prevented the spread of the lire and the result was a aamage oi uuoui S..(0 to the buiding, which U owned hv M. A. Miller of Portland. The furniture owned by Smith was slight-' I ... . IPL- - ' jy damaged Dy wuwr. no cause of the fire is unknown. Star recently held the annual elec tion, after which a social time was enjoyed. The new officers are: Worthy matron, Mrs. Anna Knox; worthy patron, D. L, Smith; associ ate matron, Mrs. Sadie Smith; can ductress, Mrs. Mary Fluke; associate conductress, Mrs. Carrie Clark; sec retary, Mrs. Hattie Hinkle; treasurer, Mrs. Etta Merwin. WILL SHOW FINE HORSES. D. Farrell Will Be an Exhibitor at " ' Corvaltis. WALLOWA COUNTY PEACEABLE Grand Jury Finds Little to Court Term Do at end came, as he passed away without a struggle. . Masons Name Officers at St. Helens St. Helens, Ore., Dec. 20. The an nual election of St, Helens lodge, No. 82, A. F. and A. M.; on Saturday night resulted in the selection of the follow ing officers: H. J. Southard, W. M.; E. A. Rotger, S. W.; A. L. Stone, J. D.; Ernest Johns, S. D.; John Phillip. J. D.; E. E. Quick, secretary, and James Dart, treasurer St. Helens lodge No. 32, was instituted ia the year 1862 and is one of Oregon's oldest Masonic lodges. Among its members are Justice F. A. Moore, Justice T. M. McBride, Judge Thomas J. Cleeton' and Ex-Judge James Dart. Mr. Dart has lived in St. Helens for 49 year3 and has been a member of the local lodge since 1866. He-has filled every chair in the lodge and for the past 15 years has been its treasurer. The I mice is in a flourishing condition and several years ago built a substantial. home at a cost of $iz,oou. it nas w members in good standing. NOTES FROM COVE. rS-tivana nf WaIIawh rontltv Were complimented last week by the grand jury on the peace and order prevailing in the community. The jurors returned three true bills of minor character, one being the in dictment of E. O. Hoisington, the ag ent for Warrenton lots who was ar rested on complaint of Joseph school teachers who alleged he misrepre sented facts in inducing them to in vest. The other indictments were for comparatively trivial breaches of the, .law. "This" remarkably small haul of criminal cases, coming after a full investigtion of every complaint pre sented to the jurors showed them that the county is strikingly free from disorders of any kind and they therefore reported. "We are pleased to note the state of good order which prevails through out the county, and congratulate our people, especially the tax payer, on the law abiding character of our cit izens. Perhaps the county has nev er been so free from crime and dang erous criminals. "We do not mean that there is an absence of crime; but the crimes that are being committed are of a minor nature as far as we can observe from surface indications, and are so secret and covered up as to be difficult of detection." The court bouse was found in ex cellent condition, with the work well done in all offices, and the thanks of the jury were given to Frank A. Reavis, bailiff. The grand jury con sisted of S. L. Magill, Jack Cole, D. W. Kuhn, Ford Millman, I. E. McGinnis, H. D. Akins and J. C. Dodson. Corvallis, Ore., Dec. 20. J. D. Far rell, president of the O. W. R. & N., has accepted an invitation to exhibit some of his thoroughbreds in the show at the state college during farm ers' week These animals will be for inspection of students and visitors on Friday, January 7, during most of the day, and in the evening they will be shown in some of their high jumping acts. This stock will not be exhibited in competition, but merely for the pur pose of affording lovers of good horse . flesh an opportunity to study them . and to see them in action. ' About a dozen other classes will be shown, including English saddle horses, heavy draft, saddle ponies, cow Cove 0re Dec, 20. L. V. Johnson ponies, roadsters and all purpose' and wife went t0 La Grande Wednes farm horses. The event attracts the I day to d0 tnejr Christmas shopping, gayest throng of the season, the, R R. Morris shipped two cars of evening affair being he (1 in the large, fat-hogs, to Portland, Dec. .11 and T. brilliantly lighted co lege armory, B. Johnson shinned a car the 18th. which is well adapted, to events. Gov- About six inces of snow covers the ernor James Withycombe Will at- j ground arid the thermometer registers tend. ' . nrminrl 10 ffoprep.K nhnva urn hnf people are sleigh riding , J.vB. TAllent .and ... N. Daiori and children were visitors from this sec tion to La Grande Saturday. Ray Baker and Herman Lund are Residents Make Use of the Good i , Sleighing Conditions. . Elks Bury D. M. Madison. Independence, Ore., Dec. 20. D. M. Mattison who had been ill for two or three years, passed away Friday and on Saturday afternoon the funeral ser-1 home for the holidays from Mon. vices were conducted by the order of Elks, of which deceased was a mem ber. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows' cemetery south of the city. He leaves a wife and three children. mouth where they have been attend' ing school. Mrs. Davis Boswell is slowly re covering from a severe case of la grippe. Mr. and Mrs. TTnvlnn TCncrpr Rnnnf Will Wed on Christmas. - a few days last week with relatives IiuleDendence. Ore.. Dec. 20. Invi- i in La Grande. tat ion s have been issued for the wed-1 The lectures given on hygiene ding on Christmas night at 8 o'clock 'Thursday afternoon and night were highly appreciated by the people of NEW NAVEL ORANGES SUNKIST BRAND 4 sizes 25c, 30c, 40c, 50c per dozen. , " ' v Sweet Japanese oranges, 20c per dozen, v Try a sack of SNOW DROP FLOUR, per sack .......... .. $1.45 There is nothing better. ( PHONE MAIN 70 , HARRIS GROCERY 408 North Fir Street, Cross Track at the Christian church in this city, of Irvine M. Miller and Miss Mary Alice Fennell, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs., Thomas Fennel, of this place. The Rev. F. C. Stephens will perform the ceremony. Eastern Star Elects. Independence, Ore., Dqc. 20. The local chapter of the Order of Eastern Cottage Grove Resident Is Buried Cottage Grove, Ore., Dec. 20. John J. Lane, an old resident of this sec- Cove. Mr. and Mrs. Archie McNeil Ifet a few days for the Willamette valley where they will make their home. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Facts About Known People 4 Indianapolis Dec. 22 Governor 4 4 SamuelM. Ralston's speciality is 4 tion, passed away at his home in this IT SamuelM. Ralston's speciality is city Friday after a brief illness. He ! raising fine hogs. When he be- 4. had been in his usual good health until i "J comes over-burdened with af- 4 Sunday, September 12, when he took fairs of tne Indiana common- 4 down with la grippe and although 4" wealth he goes to his farm 4 he was Bick, his condition was not 4 takes off his coat and becomes 4" thought serious. He had rested well 4 a practical farmer. during the night and a sister who was 4" waiting on him did not know when the 444444;-'?444444 IF LUMBER IS NEEDED . :' . In any of your Christmas plans or preparations we urge you to order it now. We are prepared to deliver anything in lumber in any quantity you require. Of course it will be the same high grade material we always sell. And the prices will be on our same old moderate scale. GEO. PALMER LUMBER COMPANY Retail Dept. Phone Main 8 THE NEW CIGAR MCCARTHY'S IMPERIAL 5c, lOc and 2 for 25c Made in La Grande I Great Year End Clearance SaleYear End a ivi a i avuvai VJilt I KJCdVd o Not a Sale of Odd Sizes and Unseasonable Merchandise But a Great Sweep of Seasonable Goods. ENTICING PRICES ON SUITS AND OVERCOATS. $12.50 Suits or overcoats, sale price ; . . $8.50 $15.00 Suits or overcoats, sale price $9.75 $20.00 Suits or overcoats, sale price .$14.00 $22.50 Suits or overcoats, sale price $16.25 $25.00 Suits or overcoats, sale price $17.75 BARGAINS IN SINGLE PANTS. $2.00 Cashmere pants, sale price .$1.50 $2.50 Cashmere pants, sale price $1.85 $3.50 Cashmere pants, sale price $2.60 $4.00 Cashmere pants, sale price . . . . .$3.00 A TIP ON WOOLEN SHIRTS. 75c Heavy outing shirts 35 $1.25 Wool shirt 80 $1.75 Wool shirt $1.30 $2.00 Wool shirt $1.50 $2-50 Wool shirt . . . $1.90 ENGLISH SLIP-ON. $6.00 Slip-on, sale price $4.25 $8.00. Slip-on, sale price . . . .$6.00 $12.50, Slip-on, sale price $9.25 HOLIDAY NECKWEAR IN ENDLESS VARIETY. 25c Ties . . 15 50c Ties k -..35 75c Ties 50 $1.00 Ties . . . . 75 All J. B. Stetson hats, all shades and styles . .$2.50 EXTRA SPECIALS WHILE THEY LAST. $2.50 Genuine Dents' kid gloves $1.50 LOOK LOOK Going out of the Lewis A. Crossett shoe line, all bench made $5.00 and $6.00 shoes, sale price $3.90 ALL MACKINAWS AT WHOLESALE FACTORY COST. MEN'S HOSIERY. 50c Silk hose . . . . ,25 25c Hole proof hose .20 25c Cashmere hose . 20 12 l-2c Engineer hose 8 1-3 UNDERWEAR PRICES. - 50c Heavy ribbed, sale price 25$ $1.25 Heavy wool, sale price .85 $1.50 Coopers, sale price $1.10 $1.00 Union suits, sale price 75 $1.25 Union suits, sale price . , 85 $2.00 Union suits, sale price . , ,, $1.35 $2.50 Union suits ,sale price ... $1.85 $3.00 Union suits, sale price .' .$2.25 $5.00 Union suits, sale price ......... .$3.85 SWEATERS. $7.50 Ruf fneck, sale price $6.00 $6.00 Ruffneck, sale price . . . $4.50 $5.00 Ruffneck, sale price '. v. .$3.65 $2.50 Jersey, sale price -...$1.90 Come and get in now at the Big Discount Sale., Opportunity is Knocking at Your Door, get Your Share of These Whirlwind Bargains. Store Ope n Even ings During Sale ASH BROS. La Grande, Oregon. 1 1 a i i i i t f i i t
