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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 21, 1916)
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1916. LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER M l lM I 11 L - ."1 Epsom Salts Most families keep this old-fashioned family remedy in the home. Did you ever notice how Epsom Salts, after being kept for some time changes to a white chalky condition and loses its efficiency ? This is due to the chemi cal changes occasioned by exposure to the air, or imperfect storing. You'll always find our Epsom Salts bright, clear, fresh crystals and of full strength. La Grande Pharmacy ADO.LPH NEWLIN, Manager Quick Delivery , Phone Main 40 La Grande, Oregon Aged Patient 'Succumbs Daughter I at linbler Survives. j William Hull, aged about 75, and a I prominent old timer in this county died this morning of a perforating ulcer of the stomach. No definite plans for the funeral were announce able late this afternoon. His widow, Mrs. Henry McGoldrick of Imbler, a daughter of the deceased, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Proebstel, of Joseph, survive him. He has been critically ill for several days. PEACE IS ATTEMPTED. School Days are Coming Fast Politicians .Want Hughes .and Gov ernor Johnson to Meet. San Diego, Aug. 21. Politicians of the state and nation are arranging to have Republican Candidate Hughes meet Governor Johnson, Bull Mooser leader, before Hughes leaves Cali fornia. They think a meeting is necessary to dissipate any false im pressions from Johnson's failure to meet Hughes while both were in the same hotel at Long Beach yesterday. Hughes speaks here tonight. ACCUSED ENTER PLEAS. Trio Suspected of 'Frisco Dynamiting Maintain heir Innocence. IS THE PHI klX-DAY SUNDAY SERVICES IN OPEN AIR VJitkm Services in Christian Church at Night Well Attended. La Grande Churches and Church Hoiks from Island City and Alicel had can enjoyable Sunday in more ways .rtibfcui one yesterday. In the morning ;wm1 nfternoon Methodist congrega itions Trom a wide stretch of territory un the Grande Rondo valley held ftlortlv nt the park, and in the evening nsticre was a union service at the ChrBlmn church at which Dr. A. M. ,'iMcIdnun, dhancollor of Spokane uni ycrsifcy addressed the mooting. Dr. jwMdrum spoke with interesting lines f argument mid tlio packed house en jaoy.ed his every word. He also ad wireiMi'd Ihu Christian congregation nt Uio noon Ihour wflien his sermon had tymuuh uf igood in it. Ho is a man of Sfpmt travel experience, a keen stu .fdant and can express himself well. ' .'rzrsvduy morning about 500 people r,Mrth!jird at Riverside park. Tho ' :Mrtudist Episcopal, the Methodist 'fcChmt-h South, tho Island City and AAlirtd Sunday schools gatfluered for their usuul services, and at 11 o'clock Rev. Chas. A. Edwards delivered a strong sermon in the auditorium to the amalgamated audiences. A choir composed of the various churches furnished music. As soon as the service was over, the big crowds broke up into units and en joyed a park dinner. Later in the afternoon the auditorium was utilized again for a brief discussion of pend ing amendments, and a "sing" fol lowed thnt. The closing exorcise was an Epworth league meeting in which the Ailcel pastor was the loader. The whole scheme of things was so enjoy able that the Methodists Ihope to have several fciuch !all-day park services next year. Sommor Hotel Guests C. L. Coinwell, wife and daughter, Walla Wallu; J. E. Tourtolette, J.M. Chamberlain, Portland; C. R. Silver, Seattle; W. S. Thomas and wife, Wal lowa; John W. Sue, Spokane; w. b. Adams, C. B. Pruitt, M. D. Swift, Portland; G. W. Neal, Joseph; Jas. Hardy, Lillian Graham, North Powd er; E. C. Murphy, Perry; Kennith Evans and wife, Portland; P. P. Settl or, Spokane; H. G. Blydenstein, l'en dleton; D. ill. Pierson, Boise; Arthur Hall Walla Walla; W. Smith, B. G. Fithian, W. F. Youngblood, G. F. Keller; M. W. Durham, Jas. B. Welch, Portland; Arthur E. Raze, Taooma; I R. Gibson and wife, Cove; J. H. Oakes, W. E. Leitner, Boise; T. F. Mayo, Baker; F. I). WilliBms, Otis Schurhle, Albion, Nob.; W. H. Bur nett, Pendleton. San Francisco, Aug. 21. Warren K. iBillings, Thomas Hooney and Mrs. Rena Mooncy a" pleaded not guilty to murder charges in connection with recent preparedness parade dynamit ing when many were killed. Defense Counsel McNutt withdrew the de fendant's motions to quash the indict ments against Edward Nolen and Israel Wcinburg. McNutt told the judge he wanted 30 days to prepare a defense. Your Kiddies are all headed tha pare now you'll find the right the thing you're looking for at T School Dresses 49c, 69c, 98c, $1.23, $1.49, $1.69, $193, $2.49, $2.98 School Ribbons, plain .;olors. a yard 5c to 25c School Ribbons, fancy 19c, 25c School Corsets ..98c, $1.49, $1.98 School Corset Ferris "Waists 49c, 69c 98c School Plaid Dress Goods 10c, 15c, 25c, 49c School Ginghams 8 l-3c, 10c, 12 l-2c School Bloomers 25c, 49c School Stockings 10c, 15c, 25c School Middies 98c School Tablets 5c School Erasers lc School Pencils lc School Rulers 4c School Penholdei-s 2c School Shoes '. 98c, $1.15, $1.25, $1.39, $1.49, $1.69, $1.98 t way Are you ready? Pie goods, the lowest price just he United Store. Boys' Boys' Boys' Boys' Boy's Boys' Bovs' Boys' Boys' Boys' Boys' oys Boys' Boys' Boys' Boys' Bovs' $1.39, School Ties - 25c School "Wash Ties 10c School "Waists -.:...25c, 45c School Shirts 39c, 45c School Pants -" 49c, 69c, 98c, $1.19 School Khaki Pants 49c School Cordurov Pants " 89c, 98c School Caps - 25c, 49c School Eats ...49c, 69c, 89c, 98c School Hose 10c, 15c, 18c School Suits $1.98, $2.98, $3-98, $4.98 Sdi'ool Tennis Slippers 49c, 59c School Long Pants $1.98 School Overalls 25c, 49c School Plav Suits 49c School Union Suits ......49c, 98c School Shoes $1.15, $1.25,, $1.49, $1.69, $1.89, $1.98, $2.25 , Horses Plentiful First Lieutenant Burt W. Clayton, now at Calixco, and a close friend of Dr. 'R. L. Holt of La Grande and Captain Clark, writes to Captain Clunk that the weather is not at all oppressive in the south and that good horses are now available. In a brief post-card he sends his greeting to Dr. Holt and other friends in La Grande. YOU CAN ALWAYS DO BETTER AT THE UNITED STORE 125 BIG BUSY STORES Okuma Is a Count No Longer. Tokio, Japan, July 21. (By Mail) From today forward, Japan's "grand old man," Shigenobu Okuma, will be known as Marquis and not as Count. The premier was elevated in the new dignity by tha Emperor along with several score other prominent Japanese, during the ceremonies at the Imperial Palace in ' commemora tion of Japan's successes in the war with Germany, the conclusion of an agreement with China and the new Russo-Japanese treaty. The event was made a national holiday, cele brated by all the cities in Japan. Savoy Hotel Guests - I flliss M. McKay, Pendleton; Joe Dale, W. Robbin, North Powder; G. I Hepner, A. O. Lindsay -and wife, M. J E. Gordon, La Grande; Mrs. E. A. Ihompson, Wenaka; F. Lee and fam ily, Walla Walla; Sara Folsom, Elgin; L. N. Steers and wife. Palmer. Jet.: Roy Powers, W. Wade, Lostine; A. R. Riggo, B. Mahaffey, Guy Fergu son, Meacham; Tom Pappoo, J. A. Kirtland, Henry Goodorham, Alicel; C. A. Gwilliams, E. R. Ledbetter, Ali cel; J. W. Turhan and wife .Enter prise, C. Gczel, Portland; W. W. Don nelly, Ed. Peterson, Baker; E. S. Fo ley, Portland; W. J. Hays, Walla Walla; James Fulton, Pocntello, Ida.; Minnie Schwebkc, End Roberts, La Grande; R. L. Forsythe, Enterprise; J. F. Miller, Pendleton; Sam Kakou ren, Geo. Giganac, W. B. Davis, Un ion; Jas. Bolan, Burk, Ida.; T. F Mayo, Baker; W. 'R. Jack, Palmer; Clark Allen; Wm. Salisbury, Cabin. Creek; E. O. Henth, Jortland. J. C. PENNEY CO. , i LA GRANDE KIDDIES DON'T SUFFER AS DO THESE. J I' GEE WHIZ, IT'S HOT! f jjf OUTBURSTS OF EVERETT TRUE BY CONDO mm paramount "Gfidumu LOUISE HUFF That pretty little star who played such a charming part in "The Old Homestead,'' in her newest of fering Destiny s ioy A stirring Photoplay of Self-Sacrifice and Reward A tale of sea and shore Also PARAMOUNT PICTOGRAPHS Monday & Tuesday ARCADE "Best by Test" haw: haw: haw! HPP Waia' WAa p TO DO, .. LAUCH. OR- IMT4T SSTVS : A JACKASS 1 r-lj , New York kiddies, scooting from ( do the children pictured here Cool tefnements made almost unbearable by the terrific heat, and here. shown standing in line awaiting their turns at a drinking fountain Most of the time the kiddies are penned in un kempt tenement halls on account of the infantile paralysis epidemic, but occasionally they run off to a foun tain or play spot. Little folks out here in La Grande have reason to thank their lucky stars they dont have to suffer as nights aim plenty of mountain air would be some treat to these folks. Tock-a-doodlc-do" Angered Bantams. London, Aug. 21. The Manchester Bantams who charged with the first brigades in the big push, took no pris oners. They wero angry at the Ger mans for sending up a derisive "cock-a-doodle-do" every once in a while. SHERRY THEATRE "Always the Best"; Last Showing of MADAM PETROVA In "The Eternal Question" and Max Figman in The Comedy MICROBES TOMORROW Bluebird Feature Violet Mesereau in "BROKEN FETTERS" tjBfiMDBHMHES 1