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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (May 8, 1917)
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1917. LA1 GRANDE -.EVENING OBSERVER PAGE EIGHT Spring Is The I Time To Spray Timely spraying of your fruit trees in the spring means a larger financial re turn in the fall. Your profits will come in .the form of more and better fruit. ' We Have All Materials For Spraying Trees, Vines and Shrubs We can tell you how to use the various sprays. While chemicals are unusually high, we are still able to make reason . able prices. Don't Delay Spray Now but a short time coming from Cor vallis, 8nd Barren has, for the .past three years, been with the Island City (Mills, his home being in Baker. He ' spent last Saturday and Sunday visit ing his parents in that city. Adams was a visitor to Joseph at the same 'time visiting friends. They enlisted I . n l t e . I. ; :.T wiui aurguaiu uvv ui vn-j. Mav 10th last day to pay water rent without penalty. Adv. , 6-7-3t. News of Union County Recruits. E. J. Conrad, a prominent farmer and stockman of the Imbler neighbor hood, wag in La Grande today. Mr. Conrad has received a letter from his son Heber Conrad, R. L. Likes and Leo Grincr, young men from the vi cinity of Imbler who have enlisted in the U. S. Marines. They are now at Mare Island. The boys were recruited by Sergeant Rice, and they write that everything was found as represented and that they are much pleased at the work in the Marines their treat ment, accommodations, etc. Mr. Con Tad has also received a letter from his son, C. E. Conrad, who is follow ing mining in Nevada, that he intends to return to Oregon and to enlist in the aviation corps. Soda water drinks; just the kind you like, so much at Silverthorn's. Adv. 6-7-tf La Grande Pharmacy ADOLPH NEWLIN, Manager Quick Delivery Phone Main 41 La Grande, Oregon ITY NEWS IN BRIEF Collection oT News Paragraphs and Advertisements. Prominent' Toung Men Leave. ' Thomas Barren and Belva Adamst iforo prominent young men of this city, departed last evening for San Fran cisco where they intend to enter ser vice in the U. S. marines. Adams was formerly in the Golden Rule Co. of this city and Barren was a ste nographer in the Island City flour mills. Both young men were mem bers of the Y. M. C. A. and will be greatly missed by their host of friends. , Adams has been in the city 1 LAST TIME TONIGHT HEAR GapL JL E. Warner Late of the Irish Brigade 'Describe Experiences of his own nineteen months' : session in the trenches ALSO BLANCHE SWEET IN The Stirring American Picture "Those Without Sin" TONIGHT Arcade Theatre COMING-Wed nesday and Thursday ALICE ARADY In a Big World Production "Tangled Fates' ' and IIPPODROME VAUDEVILLjr 3 - ACTS - 3 a 7. Get Right Down to Hard Pan and Study the Proposition Yourself ; Enterprise Man Leaves. Prosecuting Attorney A. Fairchild, of Enterprise joined H. E. Coolidge and R. R. Huron last evening in this city en route to San Francisco where he will also go into the officers train ing reserve corps. Mr. Fairchild was present at the informal get-together at the Elks' Club last evening and gave a little talk. He has also seen service for Uncle Sam. ' may men last cay to pay wuier rent without penalty. Adv. 5-7-3t. A Rare Day in May. This is a rare day in May. The sunshine and the cool balmy air aTe so pleasant that all the spring poets are planning a deluge of spring poetry. Try the soda fountain drinks and ice cream sundaes, such as Silver thorn's are serving. Adv. 6-5-tf. Home Guards Will Drill Tonight . There will be a meeting of the Y. M. C. A. Home Guards tonight at the Y for the regular drill. They will be divided into squads tonight, each squad in charge of a Company M man. Fresh, strong, white, pure water glass 40c quart, 25c pint, $1.50 gal lon. La Grande Pharmacy. 5-5tf (George T. Cochran In Baker. Water Commissioner George T. Cochran arrived in the city yes terday and will resume the hear ings in the adjudication of the rights of Burnt river and tributaries which has been before the board of control Lfor somo time and in which several .hearings have already been held. Sev- Icral hundred users' rights are at issue ,in the Burnt river adjudication. , Commissioner Cochran has with him a new map of the stream and tributaries and land coming under them for use in the hearing and for the use of the property owners and others interested. It is at the office of County Clerk Combs, where it may be seen. Baker Democrat. Does it pay to drop in any old place and buy your wants on credit. A merchant will travel a thousand miles to save a small percentage on his An nual Spring Merchandise. Why not you assume his busmess-like methods and purchase your spring wants where you can get the desired quality for the least money! -' "Away with sentiment it is a business proposition with me" that's the modern business man. . Men's Chalmer's Tjnions Men's B. V. D. Unions Men's Dress Hose, all colors ', Men's Dress Shoes .. Ladies' Khaki Kool Suits . Ladies' Silk Poplin Suits ....... Ladies' Kayser Silk Coats, newest shades Ladies' Sport Dresses, combination of Crepe de Chene and Chiffon Taffeta 98c 89c 15c, 25c, 49c, 69c $2.98, $3.50, $3.98, $4.98, $5.50 $24.75 $18.50 .$9.90, $12.50 $14.75 Ladies' Novelty Silk Dresses - $9.90, $12.50, $14.75 Visit Our Store -- You Will Like Our Methods THE STORE WHERE THE MASSES TRADE Formerly The United Store FOLLOW THE CROWD THERE'S A REASON 1 ways take great pains to assist all that may need information on picture taking. Give us your business and you will be pleased. Silverthorn's Family Drug store. Adv. 5-7-tf tion, and is offering special induce ments to men of this kind who want to be "first to fight," according to an an nouncement made from their head quarters today. To insure a completely uniform and trained body all Marine . Corps re cruits must first undergo preliminary Rummage Sale. St. Peter's Guild will hold mage sale Saturday May 12 at Honan military and naval training, but upon hall. Adv. 5-4-7t. its completion, those so desiring are ! available for positions in which they When you have films to be devel- are best fitted. oped and negatives to be printed take them to Silverthorn's Family Drug store. Expert finishing at the modern dark room. Adv. 5-3-tf. Herbert F. Ward, of Seattle, Civil Service secretary of the northwest, was in the city today on his annual inspection tour. He left this morn ing for Enterprise and will return this evening. He is staying at the Som- All motorcycle and bicycle accessor ies at cost. Now is the time to buy. Leighton Garage. 2-17-tf Local Gun Club Wins. From the official report received to day the La Grande Gun club won in shoot over Pendleton Sunday. The score, La Grande 121, Pendleton 116. In the contest La Grande stands fourth, having won one shot and tied in another. The local club stands highest in number of birds broken, having broken 346 out of 375. U. S. Naval Examinations Given. Entrance examinations for the U. S. Naval Aeadomv at Annonolis were given this morning by the local Civil mGr and would be g'ad to consult any Service secretary, Don Scott, at the one on Clvl1 Service problems. postoffice building. Five had made j ' applications to take these examina-1 tions but only one appeared and took TfA Manl QnilWe Mnvf part in them. Clayton Ingle, member, I IVIdliy OfJUUb MtJAl oi tins year s class in nign scliool, tax- j ing them. i I Year Is The Warning kJ I'VVU jUIH W 'l Will 1111 llVC lO, j A committee meeting of the heads of each committee of the "Speed 'Em Up" met in the Council Chamber lost evening. The meeting was given over to a short business session and all boosted for the coming event which is to be bigger and better than ever. The finance committee have their plans well in hund and intend to em ploy the same methods as they did two years ago for raising a guarantee fund from the businessmen. Hot Lake Notes Money to Loan. On improved real property in Union county, no delays, current rates. La Grande Investment Co. Adv. The Observer On Sale. When in Portland you will find The Observer on sale at the Oregon Ho tel news stand and Imperial Hotel. Hoard of Directors Meet. The Board of Directors of the Y. M. C. A. will hold their regular monthly meting Wednesday afternoon at 5 o clock. All members are urged to attend, this meeting being the last under the present regime, a nominat ing committee will bo selected to nom inate new directors for the coming year. Other important business will be transacted. Ice cream, whipped cream, sherbet to please all at Silverthorn's. Adv. 5-7-tf. May 10th Inst day to pay water rent without penalty. Adv. 5-7-St. Money to Loan. On improved city property on easy monthly paymonts. Apply J. R. Oli ver. Adv. 4-7 lm. They are all here. We now have a full stock of all the Eastman kodaks and all other goods of their make; al so the lull stoeK or Ansco cameras, films and papers and other (roods with the dark room fully equipped for pic ture wortc wo are able to give prompt and satisfactory service. We will al- Hot Lake, Ore., May 7. (Special) The following registered as guests at the Hot Lake sanatorium during the past week end: Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Crank, C. W. West, J. A. Halstad, Seattle; Ivan J. Lewis, Burbank, Wash,; Mrs. L. G. Woldtoldt, F. W. Ore., of Spokane; Geo. K. Foster, T. M. Starr, A. J. Barnes, F. L. Robinson and Horace Addis, of Portland; J. M. Randall, Boise; R. D. England, Rochester, New York; Rev. Ed Deacon, 'Baker; Mr. and Mrs. T. Thomson, Miss Elizabeth Thomson and Master Don Thomson, of Lewiston; Louis Dellieres, Walla Walla; Frank Dobron and daughter. Boise; E. F. Brass, Vetchin, Ida.; Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Murroby, Olympia; W. Bivens, Payette; Mrs. M. A. Hume, Astoria; C. E. Ingle, The Dalles; Jim Sutherland, Union; Mrs. George Birnie, Mrs. Hnrriet, McDonald, Mrs. B. W. Hughes, Mrs. J. A. Bugg, R. E. Green, J. A. Graves, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Johnson, M. Kiddle, J. )V. Crowley and Patrick Sheehy, La Grande. Mrs. Orvill Butler, of Monmouth, Ore., is tfte guest of her son, Dr. Frank Butler, assistant physician to Dr. Phy. Landscape and vegetable gardeners are busy these days adding to the beauty of the grounds around the san atorium as well as with a view to have fresh vegetabes on hand to help coun teract tne ii. j. l Milwaukee, Wis., May 8. (United Press) Unless the frenzied planting of potatoes is stopped, next season will find an over-supply, with prices far below the normal according to state agricultural experts here. These agriculturists are engaged in a campaign to prevent the overplant ing of potatoes and aTe urging the planting of turnips, parsnips, car rots, onions, a.i 1 other root crops instead. Columbus, O., May (Lnited rressj i&tate institutions will pro duce at lease 7000 bushels of pota toes during the coming season, with favorable weivher, say members of the state 'board of administration Oberlin, 0., May 8. (Uni'.eu Press) Coeds of Oberlin college have leased several acres of land an l wii; raise their own potatoes this s?-son. Vote for the road bonds if you want Union County on a mam trunk high way. This will be our only chance to get it. minor plot is the love affair of Isabel, Mrs. Jardine's daughter, involving David Cavin and Captain Mowbray, also guests at the Jardine home. David a young army officer, of a weak character but an attractive personal ity, is engaged to Isabel. Realizing that he is unworthy and that Captain Mowbray loves her too, he offers to release her but she feels that she is necessary to his salvation ' and so stands by him, though her feeling for him must inevitably be more pity than real love. , Circumstantial evidence in volves Mowbray in the t theft. The play ends in the only logical way it could end. The humor, and there is plenty of it, is supplied mainly by Mrs. Gor iringe who is frivolous and talkative and always ready to supply any num ber of unnecessary details. NEW TODAY LOST Cameo Pin. Finder please call B. 3362 and get reward. G-82t LOSING A GOOD TENANT is a mis fortune but finding a poor one is worse. Put your house, or apart ment, or office or store into the MARKET, through informative classified advertising. Then you will not have to take risks in ac cepting a tenant, but may find one to your liking. 5-9-12-19-26 Needs of the Marine Corps. Senior Play At High School Friday Night UNDER SKILFUL COACHING OF MISS M'MILLAN "MRS. GOR RIN'GEfS NECKLACE" TO BE PRESENTED. STRAYED To my place, one little Jersey bull about six months old. Owner can redeem same bv navim for his keep and this advertisement. H. Schafer. Phone Farm 19X1. Adv- - 5-8-5t FOR SALE Gentle family cow, three weeks fresh with or without heifer calf. Young cow and good milker. Call or phone Kammerer, 2004 Adams avenue. Adv. 5-8-4t. FOR SALE Piano. FOR SALE Cheap, solid walnut pi- Jfhone Red 3121, or call 303 Main avenue. Adv. 5-8-3tp. LEGAL NOTICE. ESTRAYPONY, FOR SALE Will weigh about 850 or900, with Lazy J. S. on right shoulder; blue roan color, about 7 years old. Will be sold to the highest bidder, at my farm two miles southeast of La Grande on Saturday, May 19, at 1 p. m. E. E, Grout. Adv. 5-8-10t Under the skilful coaching of Miss MacMilian the senior play of the La Grande high school Friday, May 11 at the high school Friday, May 11 at what promises to be an assured suc cess. The cast in ewry respect is adapted to their parts. Following is a brief synopsis of the play which will be presented Friday evening at the high school: The scene of the play is the home of Colonel Jardine near. The action begins with the discovery that Mrs. Gorringe who is a guest has lost a valuable diamond necklace. Tho Washington, May 8. (Special) Tho Marino Corps is especially in need of technical men men experi-main plot is the attempt to recover ui nu vncai, mecnanicai, civil , tne necklace and when this ac and automobile engineering, and avia- complished to dotect the thief The Used Automobiles At a Fraction Of Their Origin al Price MITCHELL $250.00 OVERLAND ....$250.00 MAXWELL $250.00 FORDS from $175.00 up SMITH'S GARAGE 1
