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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 19, 1916)
. uii.,ViUE EVENING OBSERVER SATURDAY, AIMJUHT 19, 191G. 1 i: ARCADE STAR DROWNED WHILE BATHING Foil Foreign 1'hilU-rn by Toi pedo." "Flying Pag Patara, Lata Star In Pallaa Pro duotlona o( Paramount Plcturaa. (lmaftinnry Invasion in 1921.) How an eccentric detective story writer foiled the enemies of this coun try and mmlo possible the use of a novel means of defense which saved t ie nation is told in a thrilling story of the future called "The Flying Tor pedo." This fine Arts-Trian(?le story will be at the Arcade theatre tomor row. Because of this nation's unpre paredness, there h much doubt and vuniusion among tho people. There has been a board of defense organized including the most distinguished in ventors. At the suggestion of the head of the board, on offer of $1,000, O00 is made for the most useful in vention for defense purposes. Win throp (.'layering, an eccentric author, suggests to his friend Bartholomew Thompson that he perfect an aerial torpedo governed by wirclcsR, Cluv cring advances funds to Thompson, who goes immediately to work. The flying torpedo is Anally per fected and at a private test it meets every requirement. There is a band of international crooks, who have spies watching the test. That night the crooks steal the wireless torpedo 1from Thompson's workshop. Then Thompson sets to work with the en couragement and financial assistance of Clavering to make another model for tho government experts. The crooks send one of their number in the guise of a telephone inspector to Thompson. He affixes a capsule to the receiving arm of a telephone in , the workshop. When an accomplice ; calls up Thompson, the inventor un- "iiooka the receiver and is sutfiocated hy the fumes from the broken capsule. Clever intrigue, plots and counter plots begin to unfurl until the very end and the wonderful story and splendid photography comes to an end when, after the country has bean in vaded the flying torpedo manufac tured in haste after the recovered model are discharged with deadly ac curacy and control. The enemy is completely overwhelmed on land and then their fleet is destroyed. The accompanying Illustration Is that uf I'ngo Peters, the Tallas star In Para' mount Pictures, who was drowned In the surf at Hermosa Ileucb, Oil., re cently. This was tbe last photograph taken of the young actor. Imrlng the pant year be has appeared In the following Paramount Pictures! "I'asipiale," "David Carrlek." "Ben Blair." "An International Marriage, "He fell In I.ove With Ills Wife" an "Madame I.n Presldente," Our Want Ads bring results. (Advertisement.) Meals and Lunches for Recruits. United States Army Recruiting Station, Federal Bldg., La Grande, Oregon, Aug. 9. Sealed proposals, in triplicate, made out on the form next following, will be received here until 4 o clock p, m., August 19, 1916, and then opened, for furnishing meals and lunches for the recruiting party, recruits, and applicants for enlistment in the U. S. Army at the above named recruiting Btation for tho period com mencing August 20, 1916. The meals furnished must be sub stantial and of wholesome quality, in taultulilo proportions of meat (or i tiiih,) bread, vegetables, sugar, coffee, or tea, and the usual seasoning; to be well cooked aim satisfactory quantity supplied, in addition to the meals, soap shall bo furnished in the pro portion of one pound to euch 75 meals, and matches at the rate of six boxes per month, without extra chargo. The meals and lunches must he neatly larved (or furnished), three times daily, In a clean apart ment with respectable surroundings, not too remote from the station, at 'such hours as may be designated by I tho recruiting officer. Each hwh shall consist of substantial and whole-' some food, sufficient for man's oua- tonanca for one meal, but need not in clude coffee. When desired for car rying, the lunches shall be put up in neat and compact form, each separ ately oi as desired. The government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and also the right to terminate the agreement that may be made, at anv time uion notice from the recruiting officer to the bidder whose proposal is a ex cepted. For further information relative to the manner of bidding, conditions to be observed, etc., apply to the re cruiting officer. Biddors are invited to be present at the opening of the proposals. Envelopes containing proposals should be marked "Proposals for meals and lunches, to be opened Au gust 19, 1916," and addressed to the recruiting officer at the address given above. CAPTAIN LEE M. CLARK, 0. N. G. Recruiting Officer. S-10-10t HI SOAKS fylUCH GRAIN I.MIILElt FARM K113 HAVE MANY SACKS IN FIELD. (Advertisement.) Lodgings for Recruits. United States Army Recruiting Station, Federal Bldg., La Grande, Oregon, Aug. 9, 1910. Sealed pro- ?osals, in triplicate, made out on the orm next following, will be received here until 4 o'clock p. m., August 19, 1916, and then opened for furnishing lodging for the recruiting party, re cruits, and applicants for enlistment in tho U. S. Army at the abovo named recruiting station during the period commencing August 20, 1916. The lodgings must be furnished in clean and sanitary buildings, with suitable furniture, including clean and comfortable beds, and the neces sary heat, light, water, toilet and Personal Mention and News Items From Imbler and Vicinity. Imbler, Aug. 18. (Speclul) Tho unexpected showers cuught the ranch ers with hundreds of sacks of grain piled up 111 the tlelds. Mrs. Harry Wadded went to La Grande Monday and underwent an operation for appendicitis, Drs. Moore of Imbler and Holt of La Grande in chargo. At last report the patient was recovering rapidly and will soon be able to return to her home and family. A social dance was enjoyed at the "Cap Tuttlo home Wednesday even ing. Miss Mabel Tuttle after spending several wecKs witn ner parents Mr. and Mrs. John Tuttle on their ranch north of Imbler will leave Sunday for 'Spokane to resume ner worn. Mrs. B. W. Grandy, Mr. and Mts. W. Grandy and Miss Mary McClen- bathing facilfftes, towels, bedding, and other similar incidentals. The place must be in a respectable neighbor hood and not too remote from the re cruiting station. The goveinment reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and al so the right to terminate the agree ment that may be made, at any time upon notice from the recruiting of ficer to the bidder whose proposal is accepted. For further information relative to the manner of bidding, conditions to be observed, etc., apply to the re cruiting officer. Bidders are invited to be present at the opening of the proposals. Envelopes containing proposals should be marked 'Proposals for lodg ings to be opened Aug. 19, 1916," and addressed to the recruiting officer at the address given above. CAPTAIN LEE M. CLARK, O. N. G., Recruiting Officer. V 8-10-10t. nun and Tholuia Ostvrling wore down from lu Grande Sunday and spent the day at the home of Mr. and Mia. Sherwood Williams. Harry Waddell was in I Grande Tuesday, "Hobs" Perry taking clmrge of the O.-W. work during the agent's absence. William Hull was taken to La Grande Tuesday .by Drs. Richardson of, 1-a Grande and Moore of Imbler, where he was operated on for rup tured stomach and although Mr. Hull is an aged man ho sustained the shock Bplendidly and is improving us rapidly us could te expected, John Witty made u business trip to Iai Grande Thursday. Grandma Gaskill is much improved ut this writing. Mrs. F. A. Paddock and son Traver from Sun iBernnrdino, Cnl., .ire mak ing a two weeks visit with Mrs. Pud dock's brothers Messrs. George, Char ley und Harry Cleaver. Wk V. Connor and Dr. Moore wore in La Grande Thursday. Constable I. iW. Faulk und' Police man Weugle made a business trip to Imbler Thursday. Registered at the Koble Inn: Ed gar Forest, Walla Walln: M. M. Gil kins, North Powder; E. L. ldbetter, North Powder, 11, L. LoUore, North Powder; Eliso Robinson, Pendleton; H. C. Church, Pendleton; J. K. Atkin son und D. B. Cudworth. The Advontist tent meetings still continue and are well attended. Mrs. Mary Billings is recovering from an attack of appendicitis. Mrs. Ernest Johnson was in La Grande several days this week. ' A. F. Wilson and daughter, Mrs. Vera Fox were La Grande visitors Friday. Award Contracts on Bank Building. The general contract for new con struction und remodeling of the Wallowa National bank building was awarded on Monday to Zoph Brothers of Lebanon lor SU.itbo, they being tne lowest bidders, says the Enterprise Chieftain. On the heating, bpaeth & Goss of La Grande were low bidders and got the contract ut $2,287. Tho plumbing has not been let. the work on the general contract is to be fin ished by December 1. Seven bids were submitted on the general -contract und were opened by the directors Saturday afternoon, in the presence of J. E. Tourtellotte, architect, who came from Portland to assist, us well us to look ufter other buildings he is interested in here. SHERRY'S Chaplin ut Sherry's Today Only. Departing from his usuul mode of procedure, Chaplin hu worked into this production a number of unusually sensational scenes, which have been filmed on an elaborate scale. These scenes depict the burning of two houses, both of which have been con demned by the Los Angeles Fire De partment. They wore purchased out right by the management of the Chaplin-Mutual studios and destroyed by tire. For the filming of The Fireman, the Mutual's comedian temporarily aban doned his usual screen make-up and in practically allof the scenes appears in the gurb of a fireman, which-, to say the least, is one of the most ex cruciatingly funny of its kind ever witnessed on the screen. In the photographing of the scenes depicting the burning of the houses, as well us the numerous ones which tuke place inside a fire house, Chaplin hud the assistance of several members of the Los Angeles Fire Department to help him out. Chaplin's antics on the fire pole, used by the firemen in sliding from the dormitory to the main floor at the alarm signal, furnishes an avalanche of laughs, the comedian outdoing by far anything he has ever attempted in this particular line. In addition, about 200 "extras" were brought into play for the filming of the fire scenes, adding considerably to the realism of the production. In addition to Chaplin Herbert Rawlinson in a wonderful western drama full of uction Daicy of the Northwest Mounted. Tomorrow a treat for the picture fans Beautiful Mademe Petrova in a Metro wonder play "The Eternal Question." Used Autos Tor Sale. We have a number ot excellent used urs for Bale at very reasonable prices. To responsible parties we may be able to arrange time pay ments on a portion of . the sollinc price. Before buying any kind of a machine call and let us figure with you. Adv. 6-31-tf. LBIGHTON'S GARAGE. HORSE RACING In LA GRANDE SEPTEMBER 6, 7, 8, 9,-1916 Wednesday, Thursdsy, Friday, Saturday. Fastest Horses West of the Rocky Mountains , The La Grande Racing Club has booked, contracted and Pos- , itively guarantees the following extraordinary program. These horses are now entered, the races are filled and every day will be true to program Each day the populace begins to digest more fully the weight of the statement that over 150 horses are entered for the race meet to be run here Se ptember 6-9 inclusive in conjunc tion with the Inter-Mountain Trotting association. This' week each' day of the races were designated in honor of some valley town but it is doubtful if any one day is better than any other. The various days, the horses entered and the purses for each race, are given below: : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7, 8. WEDNESDAY LA GRANDE DAY 2:14 Pace (10 starters) 2:17 Trot (20 starters) Kun, one-quarter mile Run, La Grande Derby, on e and one-sixteenth Purse $400.00 Purse $400.00 Purse $100.00 miles Purse $200.00 THURSDAY WALLOWA COUNTY DAY 2:30 Pace (29 starters) . Purse $400.00 2:18 Pace (17 starters) - Purse $400.00 Run, four fourlongs Purse $100.00 Run, six furlongs purse $100.00 FRIDAY, UNION, COVE, NO RTH POWDER DAY 9 2:10 Pace (14 starters) Purse $500.00 10. 224 Trot (19 starters) .. Purse $400.00 11. Run, three furlongs . . Purse $100.00 12. Run, five furlongs Purse $100.00 SATURDAY, ELGIN, IMBLER, SUMMERVILLE DAY 13. 2:25 Pace (33 starters) Purse $400.00 14. 2:14 Trot (8 starters) Purse $500.00 15. Run, four furlongs L i. Purse $100.00 16. Run, one mile - Purse $100.00 Relay Race (Pony Express) Pour horses; change horses c'ry half mile; four days, two miles a day; ten per cent entrance fee Purse $250.00 Entries close Saturday before the meeting. Purse divided as follows: $150.00 to first, $60.00 to second, $40.00 to third. Special Train out of Wallowa County on Wallowa County Day Reduced Rates on rai'road from all points during race meet, Huntington on east and Pendleton on west. We present this Racing Program with Real Race Horses entered believing that Eastern Oregon People are like ourselves, still love the greatest American Sport, Horse Racing. LA GRANDE RACING TTT OFFICERS: N. K. West President Dr. A- L. Richardson . . Vice-President Fred J. Holmes ..... Secretary DIRECTORS N. K. West, Dr. A. L. Richardson, Fred J. Holmes, G. L. Larison, T. J, Scroggin, Albert Hunter, F. L. Meyers, C. D. Emahizer, A. T. Hill and Bruce Dennis.
