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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 21, 1916)
'V LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER TUESDAY, NOVK.MUKU 21, jOjfi PAGE SEVEN A- Si TO Th e Self-Rais- ing Pancake Flour Will be demonstrated M our store Thursday, November the 23rd We extend the ladies of La Grande a special invitation to sample these cakes. PHONE MAIN 80 PATTISON BROTHERS GROCERY L COM III WALLOWA n GEO. QUICK DELIVERIES are a feature of this lumber bus iness. When you give us an or der you can confidently rely on getting your lumber f little be fore you need it. That meant no delay 1' construction, no waiting time that yon have to pay for. Think that over. PALMER LUMBER COMPANY Retail Dept. Phone Main 8 fHIIIII'IW HHWI Relative to the election figures in Wallowa county the Enterprise Chief tain say 8: For sheriff, the official canvass in creased F. D. Rinehart's lead over Edgar Jim-tin to 43. For Joint rcoresentativo. J. A. Ecr- fileson had a plurality in Wallowa county of 125 over F. S. Ashley. But the latter had 345 the best of the vote in Union county and so is elected. A. Fairchild teceived 471 more votes for district attorney than his nearest competitor, C. M. Corkins, and W. G. Trill got 60G for the same office. Sam Litch, for county commission er, got 1581 votes to 1269 for Hugh W ilson, a lead of 312. The vote for county clerk devel oped into a runaway for C. H. Zur cher, he receiving 2143 to 790 for J. W. Powers, a plurality of J353. For surveyor, E. M. Billings de feated A. H. Rudd by a majority of 687, the wto candidates receiving 1852 and 1165 votes respectively. President "Wilson had the largest plurality in any really contested vote in the county. He received 1938 to 1204 cast f or C. E. Hughes, a lead of 734. This surprised no one who had been through the county, for on every hand were found voters registered as republicans who openly said that President Wilson was their choice. The total number of votes oast was 8473. The offical canvass was made by County Clerk Zurcher, Jus tice A. B. Conaway and Justice R. McCrae. The vote follows: Barkley, 371; Sinnot, 1957. Secretary of State Cannon, 315; Olcott, 2243. Judge of Supreme court Bright, Moore, 1138; Oliver, 1263. pel, 218. Public service commissioner Corey, 1968; Start, 398. Constable, Joseph district, Joseph Dairy and food commissioner McKinnon, 382; Micklc, 1849; Rom A. Bedingfield, 242; John Blevans 347. j Constable, LoBtine District, John ,H. Jackson, 236. Constable, Promise district, J. W. Carper, 82; C. E. Gorbett, 17. Constable, Flora district, A. L. Lcock, 30; John Abel, 7. Constable Troy district, Charles J. Fleming, 79. Constable, Imnoha district, Mrs. N. A. Crawford, 95. Constable, Pittsburg district, H. J. Kiger, 22. This discloses the curious fact that scciulist , and whether she cared or riot, sho got the votes. The full vote on amendments and laws follows: fcinglo item veto amendment Yes, 1C53; No, 770. Ship tux exemption amendment Yes, 1035; No, 1093. Negro and mulatto suffrage amend mentYes, 854; No, 1565. Land tax and homemakers' loan fund amendment Yes, 435; No, 2041. . For Pendleton normal school Yes, Yes, 938; No, 1553. Anti-compulsorv vaccination bill Yes, 1026; No, 1217. Bill repealing Sunday closing law Yes, 1150; No, 1400. - Brewers' amendment Yes, 748; ,No, 1878. ADSOiuie pronioixion amemiiiieiiv Yes, 1453; No, 1233. Rural credits mendment Yes, 1220; No, 1061. amendment Yes, 1368; No, 860. REALTY DEALS SHOW INCREASE Land Prices in County Have Made Decided Jumps in Past Few Years II ' wJ) il 1 ' 'M I 1 'Si' ! 4M ii j Mi ;ij gaff 32P cje hin A Safe Si). Dl For Money Pendleton, Nov. 20. (Special) Quite a number of deals in Umatilla county dirt have been turned within the past few days, the consideration in each case running well into the thousands. In each instance, too, the price paid shows that land values have made a big jump in this county with in the past few years. James H. Sturgis of this city today completed deals by which he becomes owner of 940 acres of wheat hind six miles northwest of Pendleton. Ho purchased 640 acres of J. A. Potter and 800 acres adjoining of Anton Nolte. The consideration is not given but is known to be a strong figure for land in that section. Robert Hoeft of Pilot Rock yester day sold his 560 acre Tanch just this side of Pilot Rock to George W. Run yan for a consideration of $25,000. This price represents a big advance over the price which he paid for the land during the past few years. H. H. Wessell of this city has just sold a half section of land north of Pendleton, known as the old Mat thews homestead, for $22,000 cash to Henry Strove. He purchased the land about a year ago for $12,000. Moses Taylor is in the city today closing up the deal by which he dis posed of his reservation holdings, as announced a few days ago, as a big price. It is reported he is also consid ering selling out his farm near Athena. Raises Employes Wages. St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 21. (Special) Northern Pacific employes drawing less than $200 a month will get $5 to $10 more starting next month, the a woman has been elected constable road officials voluntarily announced. in one district, Mrs. Crawford of Im- The high cost of living employes must nana. Her name was put on as a , combat was assigned. il lZyoTlli WmWWfwWM ThatiawhyFatimas,with HgggS mm t mfc ' " -SvSt flit i 1 1 1 v V ! s, net. Trui Mut. u. a fu. ooc FRONT LACE CORSETS These Corsots havo the Ventilo back, which makes them more comfortable,- no steel up and down the back to grate on the spinous processes. A similar device in iront permits greator rr.nge of ndjustmont and pre vents lr from scoring Kia flesh. A complete lino of the new fall models nr-r on hand. Prices $2.00 and up , MRS. POBERT PATTISON Corsctiere Res. 1702 ink Phono Red 3221 Car Shortage Forces Baker Mill to Close. Baker, Ore., Nov. 20. The plan ing mill of the Baker White Pine Lumber company closed Thursday for lnck of cars to ship and the Stoddard Brothers Lumber company probably will close Thursday for lack of cars to ship and the Stoddard Brothers Lum ber company probably will close plan ers tomorrow unless immediate relief ix t.ecured, which, is not now promised by local railroad authorities. Closing of planing mills will not af fect sawmills or wood crews yet, but about 3M) planer men will be out of employment until work is resumed i: all mills have to close. Shipping sheds at all local plants are hied to overflowing with finished lumber awaiting shipment and local mills are behind in orders. Notice to the Public. Notice is hereby given, that the registration books of the City are now open. Those who voted at the last iCty election, which was held Decern oer lath, lyifi, and nave not since changed their ward residence need not register. WAKNlCJK., City Recorder. Adv. 11-21-lt Our Want Ads bring results. jAUTOPALNTI Bring in the old car and let is paint it up. La Grande Sign Service 1H4 Jefferson Ave. j - '-.w EYES OF ALL NATIONS America and Germany are the greatest eyeglass and spectacle wearing nations of the world. Five Americans wear glasses to one of any other nation. Deplorable were it not a fact that blindness in America hag decreased over 20 per cent since the advent of glasses, while in every other country of the globe there is nn actual increase. Save Your Eyes Glasses fitted by Pcare's will do this We grind our own lenses, Factory on the Premises. J. H.PEARE&S0N Registered OUR SOUND POLICY O F CONSERVATIVE BANKING HOLDS SAFETY ABOVE EVERY OTHER CONSIDERA TION. DEPOSITS ARE AT ALL TIMES PROTECTED THROUGH CAREFUL GUIDANCE OF THE AF FAIRS OF THIS INSTI TUTION BY A DIREC TORATE OF RECOG NIZED RESPONSIBIL ITY AND BROAD EX- $ I KKIENCE. OUR INTEREST RATE IS THE HIGHEST POS SIBLE CONSISTENT WITH ABSOLUTE SE CURITY FOR FUNDS. The United States National Bank mm La Grande, Oregon. mm f BEST PRICE PAID FOR POULTRY S Small boiling onions J I $2.00 per cwt. t J Cabbage $2.25 per cwt. j i Potatoes $2.25 per cwt. Squash $1.25 per cwt. J . J Pears $1.5 per box J ' i Jonathan Apple, loose pack ... i j $1.25 per box J . ! SMiTl 'RO'.'.R AMI S"" S STORAGE S I IBoivtRT Corsets U frrontLaced J ? 3 mm i i Mmir i A PERFECT FOUNDATION J j FOR FITTING AND WEAR- J ING DRESSES AND GOWNS. ' J MODART Corsets form the J proper foundation upon which i I to build the clothes and give i them that peculiar elegance and J attractiveness which is so much J sought after. THE smooth perfect fitting J J back, the graceful body lines and the pliable resilient boning J ! contribute to displaying the J tailored suit and delicate even- 3 ing gown in all their beauty. i PaulineLederlel j Sommer Hotel Bldg. j
