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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (May 5, 1917)
SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1917. LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER. PAGE 1 1. if. ' FROM THE LA GRANDE GAZETTE OP NOVEM BER 22ND, 1S79, STOVES STOVES Caldrons, Farmer's Boilers, Wash Kettles, FIRE DOGS, Sand Irons, FRY PANS, COFFEE ROASTERS, Well Wheels, Revolving Grid Irons, Ham Boilers, LETTER FROM FORMER LA GRANDE MAN RE CALLS EARLY DAYS AND Japanned Tea KettleS DIRECT from NEW YORK 3 in CO a H3 o c CO AT WholesalE and RETAIL! Prices and TERMS TO SUIT ALL en a 99 P 3 CP a. , " ' Horse-shoes, Nails, Iron, STEEL AND v , ' V'r all kinds of builders and shelf hard ware " Agency of the Averiil and rubber paint A direct importation of first picking '"-HP-1 i 1 the If you want a good pot of tea send to Snodgrass & Miner's and get a package of their hest and you can have it. ion iLisr A FRESH ARRIVAL AT BOTTOM PRICES. A new lot of Fine French CANDIES. direct from San Francisco. ,. CHRISTMAS : GoodS : for young and old, both useful and comical. In addition to the above a eora- plete assortment of General - Merchandise TO EXCHANGE FOR WHEAT OATS OR EGGS! DON'T BRING CASH you might hurt our feelings. No trouble to show goods, especially if you buy Snodgrass & Miner. Theodore F. Miner, Former Partner of the Late W. J. Snodgrass, Writes to Mayor of La Grande He was in Business in This City From 1877 to 1883 He Asks In formation About tfce Company of Volunteers Formed in La Grande, July 3, 1878. THAT WAS THE TIME OF THE INDIAN UPRISING No. SO North Weymouth, Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey, April ,1917. IThe Mayor, La Grande, Oregon. My dear sir: The writer was form erly in the general merchandise, mill ing and forwarding business in La Grande. My partner was the late W. J. Snodgrass. Tho firm' name, was Snodgrass & Miner See attached clipping from La Grande Gazette of Nov. 22nd 1879.) Our stores and tmills were at old La Grande and Oro 'Dell. I was in La Grande from 1877 to 1883. May I ask you to refer this letter to the party who can gfve me some information concerning the company of volunteers that was formed in La Grande, July 3rd, 1878? It was at the time of the uprising ,'of the Bannacks, Snakes, Umatilias and Warm Spring Indians. The company was organized in the public hall over our store, and I re call that my name was one of the first on- the roster, and that I was one :of the first squad detailed for guard duty. My post that night was on a trail from the mountains, some two or three miles from La Grande, on the road to Union, I cannot recall who was in charge of the company records atid ac counts. I would like, if possible, to have a Scopy of the company roster, or, if not to be had, then some information and my identity wfth itt from some of "The Old Guard," who were con nected with the company. If my old chum, Henry wight, is still with you he would, I know, glad ly look up this information and give his own version of the matter. In fact, any of the 'old hoys" who were in the saddle :n 1878, -would, I feel sure, take up the hunt, willingly. I find, by reference, that I men tion the La Grande volunteers, in my my letter of July 3d, 1878, to Hjc, Sen. H. WrCorbeft. - " I am now 73 years of age, but the same spirit of loyalty and patriotism that inspired my enlistment in the First Regiment, Oregon State Militia, in the early "sixties" at Portland, still stirs up the red corpuscles in my veins, and I have enrolled in our "Home Defense League," here, for any service of whfch I am capable. The La Grande volunteer company, in- 1878, was based upon sentiments even higher than loyalty -and patriot ism, i. e., the defense of our families, Our homes and property from the dep redations of Indians. The memories of George Coggan, Alf Bunker, Olney McCoy, James Meyers, and other brave men from the Grande Ronde Valley, who were killed or wounded, in the Bannack war, w"H be ever fresh in the minds of those who took active part in that cam paign. I must, however, put the brake on this train of reminiscences, as you may possibly be an entire stranger to me. I feel at a loss to know whom to address at La Grande, with any as surance that they are stfll living, and have therefore, taken the liberty of addressing you. I wish it were in my power to send a message of kind regarfi to all of my old Grande Ronde Valley friends. ' The beautiful valley itself, and the Jrigorous, "hail fellow, well met", type ol its ftnnaoitants are a very pleasant memory to me. - I Thanking you in- advance for any assistance you may give me in my quest, I am, Very truly yours, THEODORE F. MINER, 30 North Weymouth Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey. A. C. Huntington, Geo. Robinson, W. J. Snodgrass. . Committee on Streets and Pub-, lie Highways Jos. Palmer, Peter Kuhn, Dan'l. Chaplin. FireWardens Jos. Shambough, A. C Hunting ton, Geo, Robinson, f H. Dwight Geo, Robinson, J. A. Me Whirter, Jos' Shambough, W. 3. Snod grass, Dan! Chaplin have passed away. - Those who are still living of the city officers of 1879 are A. C. Hunt i'ngton, Jos. Palmer, Theo. F. Miner, the writer, George Robinson, and Pet er Kuhn. . The Observer would like to hear from some one who can give the his tory of the volunteers which Mr. Miner desires. Mr. W. J. Snodgrass was the father of J. H. Snodgrass, J. G. Snodgrass, L. L. Snodgrass, Mrs. Jay Van Buren and Mrs, Dittebrandt, of this city; Will S. Snodgrass of Colfax, Mrs. Abbott of British Columbia;- Mrs. Bartlett of Estacada, and Mrs. Wells of Kansas City, For Those Cool Refreshing Drinks Stop at the Rexall Fountain. Our Motto is Cleanliness, Pure Fruits and Plenty of Ice DON'T FORGET OUR CHOCOLATE Putman's Drug Store The REX ALL Store 1 g Enclosed in the letter is the ad vertisement of Snodgrass & Miner from the La Grande Gazette of No comber 22, 1879, which fs .reproduced in another column. On the back of the advertisement are the news items also reproduced in another ciumn. The editorial heading of the Ga- etje follows: GAZE71 IE. PUBLISHED Every Saturday Morning ....By.... SNODGRASS & MINER La Grande, Or., November 22i 1879 City Officers. Mayor H. D wight Councilmen W. J. Snodgrass, Geo. RoVnson, D. Chaplin, A. C. Huntington, P. Kuhn, Jos. Palmer. Recorder .......... .J. A. Mc Whirter Marshal Jos. Shambough Treasurer Theo. F. Miner Street Commissioner, Jos. Shambough j Finance Committee mission in short order. Therefore, he supplies oil and grease to the mechan ism and water to the radiator in a regular way as a matter of course. lit is a peculiar fact, however, that many of these same motorists abso lutely ignore the storage battery un til it dies an unnatural death. They seem to look upon it as an inexhaust ible 'magic box' which in some way is supposed to take care of itself. '., "As a matter of fact it requires as careful and regular attention as the rest of the car and if accorded this at tention, most battery ills would be prevented, . . "Storage batteries are like human beings in feat they must have' .'food' 'and 'drink? regularly or they will Holbrook Blinn in Strong Drama , 1?" t!w,rIM U ahf??& . The greater love of man is VT? Wh'c5s theme of the new Holbrook Biina " ? ?at k.y SWinrM Film W,.t wrnoV. -anil V the vrenerira are ueaigneu w meet aver- ARCADE not only taking unnecessary chances with his battery hut he is not getting ' all that is coming to him," Conscience Troubled Him. j J. M. Choate of Summervule re ceived the following letter from a friend in an Oregon city; "if have a confession to make, the reason for this is, I am professing to be a Chris- ,tian and this stands in my way. In the year 1904 or IMS, before Insbler had a station agent, the railroad com pany used to put freight off and peo ple took the chances of It being stolen. j That is just what some of we young- stems did, and as I was the mam in the act, I want to square It up. It . was either a 12-pound or a 24-pwnxi box of candy which we took, and , if you will send me the Ml for it, 3 -d3 gladly pay it. Receives Swedish Potatoes. Oley Rogers, taxi driver of tbt Foley hotel, has received a sjunple F Swedish potatoes from Sweden. Jbey are indigo Wue in color. Mr, Soger states his intention of planting Our -want ads bring- results. attraction at the Arcade theatre to-: morrow. Although not wholly a hap- py ending motion picture, it is never theless a very gripping and interest absorbing film play, teaching a great moral. "The Weakness of Man," as age driving conditions. Often in city driving where the starter is used fre quently and short trips made, the gen erator does not recharge the battery in proportion! to the current dis charged demanded. t On the other it is called, stands out as a distinct ff "fT":ry Holbrook Blinn achievement In com-: mg with little use of the starter parison to other feature or near fea- B!'u Uere"arsns ' vrjr ture films. It is in five parts, directed , ,, by Barry 0Neil and stoged-mft great ie cells. precision in m entirely, appropriate .' "Regular inspection. will tell you and befitting atmosphere. . the condition of your battery, . If it is Blanche Sweet Coming. undercharging the specific gravity the Blanche Sweet will be seen at the electrolite will be 1.250 or less, if it Arcade on Monday and Tuesday in is overcharging it will be over 1.300 and the battery will show signs of ex cessive heat and spraying. ; The mast common abuse of the rattery, aid, one of (he most ruinous, is allowing it to go dry. The electrolite solution must always completely cover the tiate3 in all cells. In order to maintain - the proper level and mix aire of lbs solu tion, distilled water must he added regularly nee a - week in wnrm weather, to replace the wats which has evaporated. The acid does not evaporate, therefore, -none 'must be added (replenishing of the distilled water brings the solution back to the proper mixture. This is just as im portant as adding lubricating oil to the oilii'g system. If it is not done, so.Ticihing" is bound to happen. "We realize that great many motor- iists are npt to forget their batteries I consequently the Exide Storage Bat jtery Co. has established special er- jvace stations M over the country CARE OF MOTORS AND .where inspection and filling service of BATTERIES. j expert character is provided for all "Every automobile owner recognizes : car owners. This service is t- be had the fact that unless he oils his motor at Leiprhton's Welding & Batter? Sta regularly and keeps his radiator filled tion. Every -battery user is urged to for cooling, his engine is going to use it as otten as he desires. Our ex 'burn up and refuse to do its work,", perts can detect irregularities and rec says R, W. Leighton of the Leighton , tify them before they work serious Welding & Battery Station. "Also, he damage to the battery. This service realizes that unless the gears and ( is maintained for the general good bearings are lubricated periodically , of the battery users and tho.se who they will surely be put out of com- hot avail himself of it regularly is- the Lasky-Paramount picture '"Those Without Sin." This thrilling story of Richmond, Va., during the period just before and at the time of the Civil War, was written especially for Miss Sweet by Harvey T, Thew and pre pared for the screen by George Dubois Proctor, and produced under the di rection of Marshall Neilan. As this winsome daughter of the South, Miss Sweet has a splendid opportunity to run a wonderful scale of emotions. One of the novel scenes of the picture is Miss Sweet's introduction in silhou ette. Others in the cast are Tom Forman, C H. Geldert, Guy - Oliver, James Neill, Charles Ogle, Mabel Van Bureni Dorothy Abril and Little Billy Jacobs. 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