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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 1916)
.TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1916. EIGHT A "GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER ... 5 Not One Bed Bug This is the season when a little time ly effort will easily and promptly rid your premises of every bed or croton bug, moth, roach, fly, flea, etc. Not one of these troublesome pests. tfan Possibly Live where Our Bed Bug Killer has been used. Penetrates every crack and crevice, destroys the eggs and instantly kills every bug and insect or makes things so uncomfortable for them that they quickly disappear. Nothing can be' more certain and effective. Price 25 cents La Grande Pharmacy ADOLPH NEWLIN, Manager Quick Delivery Phone Main 40 La Grande, Oregon Germany' War Status. Berlin,) July 3Q. By wireless to Ciswilla N. Y .The Carman eov- I ot-nmattt istmnH nflV-lnllv the' fVures relating to the conquests at the end of the second year of the war in a statement which reads: , " "The central powers occupied 431, 000 square kilometers, against $180, 000 a year ago. "The central powers, Bulgaria and Turkey captured 2,658,000 enemy sol diers, against $1,695,000. Of those taken prisoners by the Germans, 5947 officers and 348,000 men were French; 9019 officers and 1,202,000 men were Russian, and 947 officers and 30,000 men were British. "The war booty brought to Ger many, in addition to that utilized im mediately at the front, comprised 11, 036 cannon, 4,700,000 shells, 3450 ma chine guns and 1,556,000 rifles. According to the list of statistics of German' wounded soldiers, 90.2 per cent returned to She front, 1.4 per cent died, the rest were unfit for ser vice or were released. The military measures of the central powers, in consequence, or vaccinates, were never disturbed by epidemics." , VAUDEVILLE FOR TrfE BAND. Professional Director Is Delighted With Work of Local Thespians. bit La ANNUAL REUNION HELD NEAR SUMMERV1LLE. 'Seventh Annual Meeting Well ' tended and Great Success. At- The seventh annual family reunion nd picnic of the Woodell family and . their defendants was held yesterday Mt ffhe Stanley cabin west of Sum tnerville. The place selected for the sneefrng was a quiet spot where there was plenty of room, good shade and All the other outdoor attractions suit- .-frWe for -such an occasion. A -The (meeting of this family, notably 'Hlistinguished in its association with trophies in the various events. tune aettiemeni. ana development oi ' -tCJrunwle Ronde from the earliest days, (1 Rehearsals for the big vaudeville show, which will be presented at 'Sherry's theatre Friday evening for the benefit of the B. P. O. E. band, are progressing rapidly under tihe very able direction of Jack Champion, a professional actor who is well known throughout the country in stage circles. "I donft want it to appear as though I were merely boosting your show and trying to hand out nice bouquets to your local people when I say that I have the most clever amateurcs right here in La Grande that I have ever had the pleasure of directing," said Mr. Champion today. "And faave produced home-talents in most of the large cities of the United States. "I am not exaggerating . it a when I say that the people of Grande will witness a vaudeville line up Friday night that would give pr icssionais a last race." j m The bill will consist of eight big time vaudeville acts that are tried out successes that have been presented on the best vaudeville circuits of the country, by professionals during the pust season. The opening act, "Ye Olde Song Revue," will appeal to all as it takes one back to tihe grand old days of long ago, and the songs that mother used to sing. A decidedly pretty setting will bo constructed for this number. The soloists will be Miss Leona Newlin, Miss Mary New lin, Miss Blanch Black and Miss Marie Love, The second act on the program is rendloton, Aug. 1. Increasing the 1 he iUk3 Band Reed quartet, intro purse in the cowboys' relay, the ducing Messrs. Haines, Graves, Snapp Kouml-Up classic, to $1000. the cow- and Kehwinkle. boys' bucking contest to $800. the Percy Lambert will follow with cowgirls' relay to $750, the steer rop- xylophone numbers, introducing the ing to $750 and other events in pro- latest successes in Medley form. portion, the Round-Up announced one The famous Elks quartet will hold of Uh ibiggest cash prize lists ever of- the next position on the program, fered for the 1916 show, September This popular quartet will have a new '!, it and 23. In addition to the program and their appearance is al money prizes there will be the usual ways welcome. high cluss saddles, and otlhcr valuable The fifth spot will be the comedy sketch "Honest Hearts" witih- Mrs, One added feature which has nev- 1 hos- Williamson, Miss Richmond, er been nut on at anv exhibition in the Juck Champion, V. H. Pabst and Will northwest is tihe goat roping contest, Feare 111 the cast This sketch is a for which the Round-UD has set aside lnuHhl f lom the rise to the fall of the a cash prize of $250. Goat roping is cun. riaraing, presenting a sing ing novelty, featuring 'Memories TTTv ' " Hat nn tiling 11 ime The water is just right ' ' ; The Days are hot ' . f ' " You are in the mood and 1 "' ?p ' THE UNITED STORE has the bathing suit for you priced so you can afford to buy it. ! " LADIES' BATHING SUITS Plain Navy or Black Knit Styles $1.49, $1.69, $1.98, $2.49, $2 98, $3.98 HEAVY WOOLEN WEAVES Green, Orange, or Red, High Col-. ors a good $8.00 value bur price $4.98 Girls' Bathing Suits ...98c Ladies' Bathing Shoes 98c, $1.49 Ladies' Bathing Caps 25c, 49c, 98c MEN'S BATHING SUITS Navy, Black, Grey or Heather Colors 984 $!-49 $l-98 $2.49, $2.98, $3.49 Special number Good weight 95c Value, our price 49c Menu's Bathing Caps .25c Boyi' Bathing Suits 49c, 98c Boys' Light Weight O'alls, good for play J. : ...L.. 25c ffl" THE UNITED STORE 125 "8KB YOU CAN DO BETTER J. C. PENNEY CO. was a success in every way. tsy a careful checking it was found that there were including senior, intermed iate and junior noses, just 58 Wood ells present. There was a big dinner and a gen eral good time enjoyed by all from the biggest to the smallest. ROUND-UP PRIZES INCREASED. Cowboys' Contest Raised to $1000; Others in Proportion. PEGGY HYLAND in S. SAINTS and SINNERS Wednesday Only 1915 ROUND-UP Pictures a favorite pastime among the Texas and other border stntnq pmvhnva nnd for a display of skill and dexterity "ml "Wake UP America" is something ... ... . . - i -in,.- ,i:r i ii i witn the lariat and. Intel irence on the N 1 " 'ereni inun nas ever part of the roping pony there is noth- before been Presented in this city, ing which compares with it. The goats . ne r'IKS olcnesta under the dnec to be used this vear have alrnmlv tlon of Prof- Haines, have the next been purchased in Texas and will be Posltlon on She program and offer the here a month before the show. Comic Opera selection, "The Little Tlh ,-mnltn ri, !. A., M'ill0nn,ie." (Ge- M. Cohan.) lows: rwhn- v ,,. The closing net, a one hour tabloid soflaw . ir,n- ,.nww:' vemon ot that Rrand old play "Down mnn. conn. 1 ruiivt. i"'! uimuuKniiiK, .p-uii; cowooy Paraphernalia for Picnics Half of the pleasure of ,an Outing is in the manner of putting up the lunch. We have the requisites for supplying the finishing touch. See our Paper Plates, Paraffine Paper, Sanitary Towels, Paper Napkins, Bam boo Knives and Forks, Sanitary Cups and let us also supplv .you with the rig ht kind of Reading Material. . Newlin Book & Stationery Company Don't Bekw Get that paint while the weather is good. We have plenty of it standing race, $150; cowgirls' buck ing, $250; Indian pony relay, $300; Indian pony race, $150; steer roping. $750; goat roping, $250; maverick race, $30; cowgirls' pony race, $150; stage coach race, $200; pony express race, $200;. cowgirls' relay. $750: In dians cayuse race, $150; cowboys' bucking, $800; tug of war, $72: wild horse race, $150. is sure to please every one who goes to Sherry's theatre Fri- Oll T -spit O.ttl UI SI ItllMOUO 311 r "itim cast is Miss Nora Arbuckle. Miss Grace Riohmond, Messrs. Jack Cham pion, H. E. Dixon and N. A. Desilet. The sale of seats opens at Younir's confectionery Thursday at 9 u. m. All souts 75c. j. .j. .j. .. 4. 4. .j. .j. J. ADDITIONAL PERSONALS. I I ! I 1 James McNamee, clerk at tihe Foley hotel, has returned from a vis it of a week at Heppner. ARCADE Cnto J. Johns is here from Haines looking after business matters. uen a. ttogers, an u.-w. & n. cm- 'ploye, has returned from a visit of a month in the east and south. He was j in El Paso, Texas, and later in Chica ;go, striking the latter place just at 1 a e .1 1. l T t . mn: ui-iiuun ul mv neat wave, lie expresses ample satisfaction over the Ifncof again being in Grande Rondo jnfterhis recent experience in the heat 1 of his troop sneaked away one even- Two Union Boys on the llorder. (Oregon Scout.) A letter from John McCnrdle to his father ,V. M. McCardle of this citv. states that he and Roy Dealing who left here this spring to work in Utah are now on the border witlh Troon C. of the 1st Utah cavalry. John says they hnve not had a chance to see any real ngnting as yet and he doubts very much whether they will, as the Mexican soldiers are ail returning to their homes. 1 no coys are stationed at present ut XNogules, Arizona, but expect to move out on the border for border pa trol in the near future. They are well pleased with the country but mentioned the fact that it is a little bit too warm Mere. And as to bugs nnd scorpions and the like John snvs there arc any amount of them and al most every kind that you could name. He also says that about 10 memhm-x W.RBohnenkampCo. centers of the country. Best by Test" Altar Society to Meet The ladies of he Altar Society will meet at the residence of Mrs. J. E. Foley tomorrow (Wednesday) after noon at 3 o'clock ing nnd crossed the line into Mexico so that they could at least say they had been in Mexico. The officers are very strict about this and will not lot them cross the bonier if they know it. John says that they are do ing line and expect to be there about six months longsr. Deaths During War Period. Earl Kitchener, British Minister of War. General von Moltke, Chief of Ger man General Staff at outbreak of the war. General , Gallienf, "Saviour of Paris" and Military Governor at out break of the war. Marshal von der Goltz, Supreme German Commander in Turkey. General Voights-Rhetz, German quartermaster general. Captain Weddigen, Commander German submarine which sank Britigh cruisers Cressy Aboukir, Hogue and Hawke. Reginald Warncford, British avia tor and First Aeroplane operator to destroy a Zeppelin. Admiral von Spee, Commander of German Pacific squadron. Lord Roberts, Great Britain's ablest strategist. General von Emmich, German con queror of Liege. Prince Youssuf Izzcndi, Heir Turkish Throne. Pope Pius X. to Coos Bay Excursion. Celebrating rail connection between Portland nnd Coos Bay by the com pletion of the Willamette-Pacific to Marshficld u big excursion is to be run on August 25-26'. The traveling time between Portland and the Coos Bay towns has been reduced from two to fovea days to eight hours by rail. ! , at ! SHERRY THEATRE " Always the Best" Blue Bird Photoplay Elusive Isabel Six Tarts Featuring FLORENCE LAWRENCE In the Part of a Diplomatic Spy Also A COMEDY TOMORROW ONLY James J. Corb'ett In The Burglar and The Lady At Usual Prices ' t. !
