La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, July 20, 1916, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextLA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1916,, ky PAGE FOUfi THE OBSERVER BRUCE DENNIS. Editor and Owner i Cotered in the - Postofflce at La Grande, Oregon, aa second class matter. v SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Daily, aingle copy 6c Daily, per week 16c Daily, per month 66c Daily, per six months in advance $3.60 Daily, per year in advance .... jy.uu Daily, by mail per year, In ad vance $4.00 Weekly Observer-Star, per year in advance $1.60 Advertising rates on application. All copy for display advertising mast reach the office the day before the ad appears. Address all communications to THE OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth Street toil that accomplishes results was hi; lot and he enjoyed it. The fact that he (helped build the famouB Moni tor the battleship of the civil war- yet he seldom told of it, portrayed his modest und unassuming char ter. And he was a pioneer in build ing transportation lines in Oregon, having been the oldest of the old 'crowd who came into the state to span it with rails of steel. He lived the life of a good, quiet American citizen always ready to do his part in any community work; al ways ready to befriend those who needed help. His memory will be revered and respected by everyone who knew him. yfmy,- ,THE FALL RACES. Last evening a few business men of jor the ocon and win hang up a Don't overlook the date August 17th when the O.-W. Employes' pic;. mc is to be held at gibbon. La Grande should. J'irj out en masse for La Grande js a railroad town. J. M. Bur-'.ey is arranging a big program La Grande met and pledged a guaran tee necessary to Insure tlie'all race meet. !!ftiey did so because first, they love tarse races, and second because they have an interest in La Grande wd want the people of Eastern Ore gon to meet here and enjoy them selves. ' This time it is no haphazard, plug racing. Races will not be made up at the barn while the crowd waits in the grandstand. Not at all. This program is a race program of class and character. It is already made up. Every horse is entered right now; every driver is named, his colors reg istered and he has been given a num ber in the particular race that his horse starts in. The program made up now will go tihlrough without a hitch or break the second week in -September. Instead of gathering in just a few of the local horses for these races, the organizer has combed the coast and the states as far east as Colorado to get the very best horses, and he has secured them. Over 150 entries have been made, which means that more than 150 race horses will be on the La Grande fair grounds for the four days racing program. Each race has been laid out and filled, and When the horse owners unload their horses here they know each day what races they will take part in. It is without doubt the best ar ranged, the most thoroughly worked out racing meet ever offered to the public, and everyono who loves a horse will find it hard to stay away from any of the four-days meet. PASSING OF MR, FLOYD. When the earthly remains of A. Floyd were shipped to The Dalles last night every older citizen of La Grande thought over the career of this excellent man, whose life went out Tuesday. He was not a spectacular charac ter, but he was a great man neverthe less. To him the spot light of popu larity never appealed, but the earnest few prizes that will be worth compet ing for. He, and all the railroad peo ple, especially invite the La Grande business men to join with them in the railroad celebration which has be come a delightful -annual event. Pay as you onter the Speed 'Em Up park Saturday and Sunday. You will feel much better and the boys who are behind this big occasion need the money to pay the expenses. One La Grande man says: "I find the test of true friendship is in divid ing your 'shipment' with a neighbor." Welcome to Pendletonrans. coming Sunday in force. They're Those June rains were a little late, but very pleasantly received. STATE NEWS. Historical Society Formed. The Klamath Historical association has filed articles for incorporation. The principal office of the corporation will be at Klamath Falls. Grant County Working Road. iW C. Calder, who has returned to Baker from a trip by auto to Sump ter, Whitney and Austin reports that the Grant county commissioners are putting the Dixie Mt. road in good shape. Porcupine Disturbs. A lady living in Baker was fright ened a few nights ago by a porcupine that had taken refuge in a tree close to the house. She first thought it a marauder. Clan Holds Reunion. About 06 members of the Roelof son clan gathered at Woodburn re cently. Board Makes Investigation The desert land board, consisting of Governor Withcombe. Secretary of State Olcottt. State Treasurer Kay, Pcrcv CuoDerand Attorney General Brown, during the past week, made MEN! at The Motor Races Will Wear New Suits and Up-to-the Minute Furnishings The Men's Store at N. K. West's is Outfitting Dozens of Men With New Clothing 20 Discount Now on Entire Stock of Men's High Grade Suits Such famous makes as ''Benjarnin'', ''Hii'sch-Wickwire'' and "Fidelity" Suits Largest variety to select from all sizes for all men stouts, Regulars, Tall, Short. None Reserved. Regular $22.50 Men's Suits at $18.00 Regular $15.00 Men's Suits at $12.00 Regular $17.50 Men's Suits at $14.00 Regular $20.00 Men's Suits at ..$16.00 Regular $25.00 Men's Suits at ..$20.00 Regular $27.50 Men's Suits at $22.50 $3 Gordon Hats Now $2,40 - $4 Stetson Hats $3.20 mir M, HIT1.I1 . I t I ; 0 - 1 &vc mom AxmiMi, m, ejcmmx, WHftT ISTHE USE OF REAPING A HARVEST UNLESS YOU REAP A "RESULT" FROM YOUR HARVEST. BEING CAREFUL IN GROWING YOUR CROP WILL NOT,' BENEFIT YOU UNLESS YOU ARE "CAREFUL" WITH YOUR MONEY WHEN YOU GET .YOUR MONEY. REGULARLY BANKING THE MONEY YOU EAR!) FROM YOUR WORK OR IN YOUR BUSINESS, IS THE ONE SURE WAY OF GROWING A FORTUNE. TRY :T. BANK WntUIS WE PAY 4:PER CENT.TNTEkEST onr.-y fov in.pitvtd f'aim Le.ms Grande National la GHAMUi o;:b.g "Gpi's! $200,0(,0.(,0, Surrhis $20,000.00. Hcuves $l,(K".',tV 0.00 Fred J. Udtf.vs, I' resident ; O. C. Ponirntioii, Vi.-c lVci i.-i...; K. L. MJ', Cashier; E. Zund 1 and it- K Coolsdga, A'i '.'.,r. t'athler. Dl HECTORS Fred J. Holme, J. G. Snodjrrnsi. J. V. Conley, C C. Penington. H. 6. BrownUn, F. L. Merer, A. BoVUr.d, A. T. HU1, H. E. Coolidg. on extended tour of southeastern and central Oregon. The trip was plan ned for the purpose of making a first hand inspection and study of the pro ject being undertaken bv the Harney Basin Development company for the irrigation of the Malheur valle.v by the storage of Silvies and Blitzen riv- eis' the iir.vnnge of the Malheur iake and the reclamation of the vast acre age of the valley. If carried to completion this will probably be the largest project of its kind every undertaken in the west. The valley contains more than 700,- 000 acres of land, the greatest part of which is subject to reclamation by lr-, ngntion and drainage. In audition to this the project con templates the construction of a drain- igo canal between Malheur and Har ney lakes which would make 40,001) acres available for cultivation. During the trip the members of th-j board visited and inspected the hoiil of the American Nitrate com- O t. ,1 1 . jj.iii' ill. oucrur i ri-t-N, mjv..iiru i "in- ' -, ,n,i v ,..ni;,. I - Sadie Bragg. He alleges cruel and inhuman treatment. Dudging Land Involved R. W. Derby of Sumpter has brought suit against Thos. and Clai.-e Bessler, father and son, seeking a de cree of the court giving plaintiff title to certain dredging ground in this' vi cinity of Sumnter and also a restraint order aga-nst the defendants, who ui ledged to nave trespassed on the ground in question. Baker Girl Injured Miss Lela Engstrom of Baker, was slightly hurt when she stepped from the curb in front of an automobil. driven by Geo. Chandler. The latter saw her but not in time to bring his car to a full stop. y i;i, Kawlndo canyon ir.iur.tain. Mail Box Thief Caught A 10-ycar-old youth has caujrht at Sl'.ver'lioi n breaking 'lie mail boxes and taking the mail I i thought that .several o' n i h:n o :;lso been tampering wi:h lil boxes there. Woman StarN Campaign Hotel "Belle" Vanishes The "Hotel Belle" which has made Milwaukee notorious throughout the state, has been taken charge of by I oakly, an experienced hotel man, who gives assurance that it will be vua in an orderly manner. dleton section passed away at his home yesterday. His body will be sent east for burial. Case To Be Retried. The case of R. W. Service, of Ba ker, vs. the Sumpter Valley railroad will be retried in the Baker courts, according to the judgment signed by Judge Anderson. More Horses Are Entered. Secretary Waddell, of the Inter mountain Fair and Racing circuit has announced more entries of harness horses for the various meetings of that association. More Evidence Wanted. Holding that the evidence was in sufficient for a judgment, the state water board has been asked by the Hood River county court to gather more evidence in the case of the Ore gon laimber company against the East Fork irrigation district. t lie Collr.ee Talk Is Surprise Saying that it had already been dc e'ded that it was impossihle to unitt the Pacific University and Albany col lege, ihe trusioe-5 of the h.Mor school were surprised at the action taken by the Congregational ihun-hes of Port land opposing the merger. Gold Beach Globe Sold. The Gold lr.ch Globe owned and published by S. V. Marsters for the last few years, has been sold to one of the owTifrs ci' arother rnper ip that town. He will probably consoli date the two. Oregon's Autos. Since the first of the year about. 30,000 automobiles, valued at $24, 000,000, have been registered with Secretary of State Olcott. About 700O of these are new machines. Millwright Is Killed. John Edwards, a millwright at Le ona died as the result of injuries sus tained when the fly-wheel bursted at. the Leona mills. Calves Shipped from Tillamook. Twenty-five i lousand young calvet have been shipped from Tillamook in the past few monhhs bv wa tn. all parts of this state and other states. Physician Buried. The body of Dr. J. W. Ashford, a physician, has been taken to Canyon City for burial. He passed away in Portland following an operation. He is survived by a wife, a mother and son. Married 50 Years Given Divorce. Henry Wicks, a prominent rancher near Baker, was allowed a divorce f'om his wife Margaret Wicks on the cround of desertion. Thn counle had married nearly 50 years. '-ee.'i Mav Ors. .u:v An' Club. A r.'-fbor of Br.kiT aalo owners arc aif'iaJir.g i-.v.rg.-ni;'.ation of the Baker Automobile club. Mayor in Fist Fight, mayor of Butleville and Jim wore both arrested reeentlv Th .-I h' M . t Vc Ma-.- st h lia .-he mpson, r; vva-i ear.-'i Hoo ! Kiv : s. Thotv.n-- g the iehit n :-e t-ii eountio in Pendleton -ivi.-er ' ". lio;v,o The i. 1 jr. h:. .-"csion. t'haulai!jii:i mn:-l tv- - f d .!i fins eeunt V -tal U-G.-e.-.t ' ; ..-l-ic J !h,;.- "'V e; at Ko-succt V v.: .;. Steers B.-ins Big Price. Ten head of steers brought .'09.17 i the owr.crs at l-aser recent iii. v v. ei'e .-'T.i-.i'e tvenyon charged with lighting over the bor I rowing of a shovel which the mayor ) did not return. Portland mar- rj n. ' i. li re : s t:: ,1,0 it i en-e Sh(Hn Recall Pi t'tion in Polk County. ?:: inrs for the le-ail of menbers -,i!e I'o i. t e.f I'o.'k county are iig i-iiv::!a'r,.l ipd it" sufficient ig- ::e. i lue eUv-'Jon w.ll i me iis t ie reeular Xt.v. er. Cai'gi'hltes V U, --.-tec) el hv ;ay.'-.;" hai-ue. Held on Murder Charge, t Hopkins, a fihe-epherder near . is held on a murder rlurro -fo lihni- Lawrence Facers r.ear Dur hce. He is bebg held to the Grand jury Without bail. Suit to Quid Highland Title. heM th" .i"? alrer..:y P ',' Civjr'.v T). v;. v res li i,-- Pe.i - 1 the l.t -.l it G 1 iuhhii!.' Stanott A-'o f r Pater.ts. La ti.c ' ihe .furda van ; Mar-i M. V. !t n::t for i! d Life Net Since :a- g of P 1 , j veri-o ngai.it his Px'.bi Marcus T Mar.-us Todd. Go--,i niitt.-e I Ace,.;-.!::; ! '" A".o-ri ivati. :; of ! s Pii.ht 1:1 W;i?h- i'! intro "o:t :m- 'a r.vv i . rfK-.ier-c i Oil . The i w.'.an or po; trustee for the cred-ih-.iid G-M Mines yes ait at Baker aca'inft or to quiet title to ?pc:-fy. which Jlcti'.er The filiiig was i:n that the r.r?cs '. c- property had r.ot plitintifTs cl.i-it that v-.i j there at the i hU notices. y G. ild Pase Away a fanr.er in the Ten j i arinot !ili a i :a'iet throug ! dnlate to accej-t Li-., Pill V Kir a :-n ;-. 'o!i!i.-a I'.caiH'n?. rr Riie-.-d the cea 1 pa-tv ar.-y occurring on th.: th: failure of c;i:i- a no'.niriation. In Si.-.rih of Golden Railbow. The 'T.vt Bl-ic '.': hot" the itxin '''' v'0i:'.'h is n,vn going to ve -.a'che.i for ly two Raker n-.i:-ers. Ri,-U,y. Kit n:'rr!,,r and Wm! ..eod of Payette, who roecr.ty -'Ted on an expedition to find the hidden treasure, where, so the story goes rold nuggets were ricked up that tilled a water bucket.