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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (May 1, 1918)
WEDNESDAiVMAY 1, 19iS LA GR VNDE EVENING OBSERVER rcvn J. GARFIELD KMC On May 1st, J. a. King, for two years secretary of the Y. M. C, A. here, leaves for France as secretary and athletic director with the allied arlnles. , In (he Interim between now . and then he and his family arc preparing their household effects to.be moved-away, Mrs. King and children, planning or going to Cali fornia while Mr. King Is In France. The record Mr. King .has mnde during his stay In La Grande, are largely, summed up In a resolution presented and adopted at the last Tuesday luncheon, in which a un animous vote of approval was given by a rising vote. , The resolution . snys: .'''.'- . . "Whereas, J. G. King, a member or this gathering Is soon to depart overseas to lend his moral and physical help, toward the 'complete subjugation of the ruthless Hun, It Is only meet and right that tlilc body express , for the citizenship generally, Its Interest In Mr. King's patriotic purpose. "And whoieus. we recall that Ir. the temporal y removal from our midst, wo lore a polont and vital factor In numerous avenues of olvlt and patriotic llfq; we call to mind his efficiency and earnestness ot application to his duties ,a8 our Y. M. C. A. general secretary; we re call how through untiring efforts and ' application of his liklll and training, ho has built up every branch of Y. M. C, A. functions to a high plane athletics,' community service, religious phases and educa tional and financial v affairs, all have attained new heights of pro. mlnencc and power under his dir ection; wa, further recall that since tho war. began he has served un tiringly nnd with marked fairness to all, on the Union County Exemp tion board, doing his full shara a long with his colleagues in making this county one of the foremost In the stale In all respects; we recall airniri that as secretary of tho Un- ion-Wallowa Counties' Fire Associa tion he has played a big part In protecting our forests; -we are 'fur ther reminded that his willjng hands and fertile brain have ever been up In front" of all public and civic undertakings, from entertain ing soldiers to promoting all sorts of worthy war drives; we do not forget that athletic . luurelB have boen brought home to ub by his physical' prowess applied under La Grande Y. M. C. A. colors; that In view of those splendid traits and achievements, all needed to make a man who does big things, he has ! been of great value to the commu nity. Therefore: , , "lie it resolved that our annrecin- .. r h ,io ,j ..,. fm, 'i .!,, h i ,hm.i 'm ,w1p.- take, bo hereby publicly expressed i by tho adoption of this resolution, j and that our best wishes for him! and his splendid family be thus ex- j tended, and. 'hat we Implore divine j guidance and protection over him as) ho goe3 to the front. ' Enconlums have been showered upon Mr. King since his decision to j go abroad was reached. Some of) those with whom he has worked : . are especially warm In their com-; mendatlon. Here arc some of them ; Fred Currey, city manager: "J. ;. Garfield King is a utility man ai man with service as his chief stripe j of character. He has certainly; been of service to the city." j O. L. Larison, chairman of the j Union County War Hoard: "There! is one thing nbout King, when ever j you coll on him for help ho always responds and never disappoints you." ' Lee Warnlck, Sheriff, member of Union County Exemption Board: "Mr. King is a man of efficiency. His work on the board as its se cretary was first-class always." Lowell Williamson, former war den and now secretary of tho Un-j ion County and Wallowa Counties j Fire Association: "The harmony i that existed between J. G. King, i as Secretary Treasurer of the- ln- ; lm and Wallowa Forest Fire As- j hoclation and the head warden: and ritrolmen of the assocl-jLioi-1 iuili.f tho utreiiuous season lait i '.year In a aro measure contributed to 'he efriclenw'. and willingness of the men to put their best effoiis r. lUn. rg the nui'K-ous fires." George T. Cophran. for the Y. M. j"- "Patriotic Song- .. C. A.: "In Y. M. C. A. work King! Justine Ford, always hits the nail on the head" j12- "Sirens" Fred J. Holmes: "I feel that In Fclva Cade. the departure of Mr. King the Y.M3. "Rapsodie lignonne" Koelllng M. C. A. In all Its departments has lost a valuable man. He was al- v.-nys ready to help promote nny - thing of interest or good to the en-Ion tlro people of this city. He w.-.s untiring In his earnestness and dc-i votion to his every undertaking. In l Red Cross work he was a valuable 1 assistant. We will niiss him .when j he Is gone. . I hope he will bej pleased with the great work he Is coing to perform abroad." Dr. M. K. Hall: "As a colleague nn the County Exemption Board I J, GARFIELD KING. Y. M.' C. A. Secretary Hero For Two Years Who Loaves Next Week for France As Physical .. Director With Allied ' ' Armies. 1 - . want tq say that Mr. King has han dled the detailed. ; work of that board in splendid shape and has done his part to the fullest extent. The past year has been a ii-ying one to exemption boards, but he has al ways met and executed his duty with great'accuracy." ..Municipal Judge Robert S. Eakln: "Ab chairman of the board of dea cons and an elder in the- Presbyter ian Church he fulfilled the duties of his 'offices' admirably and'was one of. the church- upon "Ahom- we could call and get results always." nn. Kuavis A visrroit. Dr. Jairies Reavls, a former resi dent of La Graijde, whore ho was for many years engaged In the den tal profession, Is in La Grande for a short stay while en vouto to Wal- Iowa county to visit friends and relatives. ' ; V" Since his departure from ' . La Grande, Mr.'. Reavls has been en-lis gaged In fanning and stock-raising near Walla Walla and he has been as successful in that occupation as jho was In his profession, which he niscominueu soieij to get relief from tho indoor confinement impos ed. A Ml.SH'Ali TitKAT. ItccKu! To lie fllvcn l!y Miss Hil da Anthony's Pupils. The1 niuslc-lovlng public have a treat In storn for them by attend ing tho recital at the Neighborhood Club Rooms, Thursday evening,, at eight o'clock, when Miss Hilda An thony will present a number of her students In recital. The following is the program:' l-f(a) "Dreams to You, Dear ........ ...... Martin (u' "Doly Lo3t "' Found ''' Martin (c "Hrownle's Danco" ...Martin Adaline Luhbes. 2- (n"Song of, the Armorer" . Gaynor (b)"Cave in- the Woods Krocger , , Loon L,lbhes. 3.r.) "The Wind In the Pines" Dutton . .Gurlltt (b) "Mazurka" . (c) "Dolly's Funeral" ........ ... Tschalkowsky (d) "The Cricket and the Bum ble Bee" Chadwick The Cricket said to the Biim- ble Bee,, v ' What awful bass you sing!" . . "TIs belter,""" said the Buni ' ' ble Ilec, ' "Than you little Ting-ling-l.ing." Lois Nelson. 4. : "Dance of the Siinbonms" " Cadman Verda Ilae Smith. 5. (a) "Gipsy Song" ..Reinhold (b) "The Grand rnrade" Kullak Olln Nichoalds. 6. "Love Story" Lindsay Evelyn Emahisor. 7. "March of" Flngal's Men" Reinhold Mildred Mohr. "Spinning Song". . Elmcnreich Elma Bay. la) lb) 'Clnnt's March" ..Roscrs "The Jolly Huntsman' -. Mcikel Russell I'l-lre. 10.- "First Waltzes, Nos. 3 and 1" Schubert Veda Price. . .Grlce Rogers 14'. (a) "Indian Suite" I.lcuranre (Two love songs, tobacro dance Jong, and war dance sonE, based American Indian melodies, har- jinonlzed by Thurlow Licurance.) (h) ''Gavotte in B flat". Alfred Meyers. Handel 1 5 Trilby" Bertha Speckhart. OHF.GOMAN. Tnc njrenry of The Oreo;onian has. I he aton.arh. Improve the digestlor jbecn changed from Jay Vun Buren'and regulate the bowebi in all thai :to tho PUTM A N DRUG STOI1E. 5-ltf Is needed. Try It. I LOCALS And ( ; , Advertising in Brief & j Quick service In the picture depart ment at Silverthorn'a Family Drug store, is what brings in the business. One person is busy all the time in their picture room. ' 4-30tf TOWNSHIP MAPS. Showing vacant land, prosent land owners, streams, railroads, etc. R. R. Neal, County Surveyor, office In City Hall,- over Fire Department.- Adv. 4-23-18t pd. Overstock of Auto Tires. We have a numoer of 30x3 tires which we will sell at a discount while they last. 2-28-tf. MAXWELL SERVICE STATION " Soda . water . and soda , fountain drinks, served just right, at Silver-thorn's.- 4-30tf . ; If you are interested in fine plc-ttfre work and in how to take fine pictures with your Kodak, just drop in and ask them about it and to show you their picture room, at Silverthorn's Drug store. You can get your pictures the day you hand in your films, provided the films are received before 11 o'clock in the" morning. ; . 4-30tf Save, doctor bills, by buying light weight 'Sporting boots; for fishing. Not as heavy as your shoes. THE TOG GERY. , J 4-30-3t FOR COltONKK. . The undersigned announces -that he is a candidate for the Republican ! nomination for the office of county j coroner at the primary election to be, held May 17, 1918. My pledge !'I will perform the duties - of. the office according to law." z J. C. HENRY. 4-27 6-16 NOTICE. The annual meeting of the Summer. ville Cemetery Association will be held at the cemetery Saturday, May 4 1918, for the purpose of electing one trustee for three years and clerk foi one year, and other business that may come before the meeting. C. A. MYERS, Chairman, 4-29-4t ALEX M'KENZIE, Clerk. nNew Jine of Silk .Shirts,; $3.00 to $7.50; Silk Fibre, $2.00 to $0.00. Thecc are new patterns. Sports Shirts, $1.0f to $2.50. TOGGERY. 4-30.; Hermann's Confectionery Moved. We have moved from the Harru block to 211 Fir street, formerly Chrii Wright's place. We want to thanl our friends, and hope to see them a' our new location. Hermann's Confec tionery. 4-30-61 Glossy black for your straw hats Ladies will find plenty nt Silver thorn's. 4-30H .Money to Loan. On Improved real property li Gnlon county. No delays. Curroo rates. La Grande Investment Co AdT. tf. A large stock of Abdominal Sup porters and Trusses for children am grown people; probably the fines' stock and assortment on tho Pacifi Coast. You can see them at Silver thorn's Family Drug store. 4-30t Cottage Cheese. Get it at th. Pure Milk and Cream Co. Frcsl every day. 3-26-t Barber Shops will close 6:30 p.m every day except .Saturdays. Wll be open Saturday nights till 9 p.m Hair Cuts 50 cents on and ' afte May 1st. THE BOSS BARBERS. 4-2G-4t i The prompt ana perfect work 1l Developing of Films at Sllverthorn't is being appreciated by the picture taking people. 4-22-3t Money un easy mommy payment! on improve I city p. opeity. Also money for farm loans at 6 ' pci cent. See J. R. Oliver. ... 3-21-.1m c PIAXO RECITAL. Miss Hilda Anthony will present a number of her pupils in recital li the Neighborhood Club rooms in th j Library building, Thursday evening May 2, at 8 o'clock. The public ii 4-30-21 ordlally invited. IK) Yon Knjny Life? A man In good physical condl Hon is almost certain to enjoy llff while the bilious and dyspeptic an despondent, do not enjoy their meali Godnrdand feel miserable a good share ot the lime. This 111 feeling' Is nearl 'always unnecessary. A fpw dns, jnf Chamberlains Ta...ets to lone u; I CHE ; .. -.:.. ' -: -l , - : . 1 ' ' , " , The motor of the new Chevrolet will develop .more vou heed. It is of the overhead valve type. We know car selling for less than $1000.00 using this type LET US DEMONSTRATE TO YOU ' w Goodyear Tires The Bookworm is less seen than the angleworm-at present. If you are an amateur ga,nicner, and do not know how deep to plant your seeds, spend an hour with the garden books in the li brary. It is. intended to have only the most authentic books and household economy. Even the experienced gar dener meets a new pest occasionally, many of winch ore described In tho books, with directions for their ex termination. : : Two copies oi Good Housekeeping will hereafter be received nt the li brary. One copy will always bo on file in the library. This is n good source of new material on cooking, such as the following articles in the April number: Birds or Bugs, Eulrt McCIary. , A Call to the Hoe, Louise Heche Wilder. Mobilize the Women, Pr. Harvey W. Wiley. Fordwnrd, Kitchen Soldiers, Mildren Mncldocks. Potato, the Main Dish, Florenri Spring. In Praise of Onions, Dorothy Marsh Two Pages of Tested Recipes for War-Time Saving and Economy. The Great American Chowder, Ma bel J. Crosby. ' ' . . ' Tested Uses for Approved Foods. Conservation by Cooperation, by Lewis and Mary Theiss. e The loan collection from the Oregon 5tate Library has been returned for he summer, except the books which jvere Sent out to travelling library sta ;ions in the county The books have proved steadily popular, and have add d materially to the resources of the ocal library. If there is sufficient lemand, more books will be requested iftor the gardening season is over. -''- Much interest has been shown in a ittlc book' entitled, "A Thin Volume," ly a Mr. Perkins. The book suggests he publication of a list of other thin rolumes; books that you can rend at a sitting: Andrews, "The Perfect Tribute." Burnett, "The Dawn of a Tomor row." ' ' Carleton, "One Way Out." Delnnd, "The Hands of Esau." "Letters From An Oregon Ranch." Van Dyke, "The Lost Boy." Woodrow Wilson, "When a Man Tomes to Himself." ' "Madumoiselle Miss." OUR DEFENSE In the spring wo may be attacked at iny moment. Toxic poisons pile up vithin ub after a bard winter, and we feel 'run-down," tired out, blue and dis ouraged. This is the time to put out louse i:i onlrr cleanse the system nnd int fresh blood into our arteries. You an obtain an alterative extract from Hood root, Golden Seal, Stone and Juccn's root, Cherry bark, rolled intc -. sugar-coated tablet and sold bj loft druggists in sixty cent vials, ai r. Pierce's Gulden .Medical Discovery. 'Ii'ib blood tonic, in tablet or liquid form, i just what yon need for Spring Fever," nr tint lack of nmbition. It will fill ou full of vim, vigor and vitality. Chilliness, when other people feel warrr. .nougii, Is a bIci oi iiilliHisiies, or ot aiaini-jal ijoisfin-i io fs a furred or coated tongue, los of nfipetibi, h'-ud-aelies or giddine-'S. and a dull, dron.y, (ielillicited feeling. It's your liver that's at fault. Yru wnut. to tlmitlute It nnd Invieorntp it wliti Dr. Pierre' resant I'eileirt. Willi every trouble of the klml. Ili'ce liny Utile things act like n miracle. You e:m break up .ndilen attacks of Oilrif. Fevers, and liiflnmmiilions. with hem. They'll Hive ynti ; nmninil liene '.t fur iiKliyetfnn. Cou,.ilpatiin. Hour itom.irh. .Siek lleadn.'be. nnd Dizziness, fliey arn smiill nod ilc,innt to take, nnd tie oi,rt tli'irouKhly ymtttrtil remely. 1'ti tiiilV'livs iium aiuit, limit storea, - , VROLET POWER H IIHSII lKAUKR MAY VO.UKTO KKK WILSON LAWRENCE O 'Tf nit, . Lawrence O'Netl. Lord Mavor of Dublin, maw come to the United States to present to -President Wll sou Irclamls case against con scription. Iteprcsentallvos of the, Nationalists. Sinn Feiners. Labor-. itcs and O'Hrienites are sold to have united In this step Abbott, "On the Training of Par ents." - v "Letters From' Oregon Boys In France." ' . .. . ''- " RichanlSbri.. "The ' Woman Who Spends." Chapman, "Tho Travels of Birds." Palmer, "Self -Cultivation In Eng lish." : Bennett, "Milestones." Rostand, "Cyrano dc Bcrgerac.' Barric, "Margaret Ogilvy." i . About liheiimiitism. Rheumatism causes more pain t nd suffering than any other dls jase, for the reason that It Is the most common of all Ills, and It certainly gratifying to Biifferers to know that thcra is n remedy that will afford roller, and make rest and Bleep possible. It Is called Chamberlain's Liniment, i . Topless Sport Model Look Your Best and Be Comfortable in a FicONT LACE CORSET the only corset with the patented VENTILE Back and Front Shield Ee fitted to the corset designed for four figure. There arc I.A, CAMI1.LE MODELS ;'or every figure. They are always fitted by a scientifically trained ror jetier. This service goes with the corset nnd such comfort. A full lino of the latest models al ways on hand. Priced nt $2.00 and up. . Mrs. Robt. Pattison Corsetiere Res. 1702 Onk. Phon Red M2I ohnenkamp NOTICE. To Mr. Frank Sudbrark: - I hereby roleaso you from all 'lability nnd from uny damage that the doff belonging to Virgil Sudbrack mny do. L. RAYBURN, Chief of Police. 5-l,lt,p , . I? It Is more fun tn watch your imoney grow than watch It go. Buy War Bavlnga Stamps, - OREGON1AN. i The agency of The Oregonian has been changed from Jay Van Buren's to the PUTMAN DRUG STOHE. 5-ltf ; NOTICE BIDS FOR WOOD. Notice is hereby given thnt the Dis i tnct School Board of School District Number 1 of Union. County, Orog.in, I Q ARCADE y TOMORROW 't cv i I h s ? V J , vnw v II rt FAST COMPANY Jii V if IT' A BIUCBIKP y FRIDAY AND PATl'RDAY WM. S. HART in His New ARTCRAFT Production 1 v "Wolves of the Rail" " ' ' -; ' ;.:,-;-- "t". r:. :--r : ; ; 1 . . 1 : ; Give Us Your Order Now FOR NEXT- WINTER'S COAL. Wc will -then hnvc time to '.'select the BUST- nnd. fill, your bin with a quality that will pletise yon when cold weather nittkes quality count. - - . s - , King and Rock Springs Coal THE J. D. LYNCH CO. I'TKL FEED TRANSFER STORAGE KKt 'i 'I Practically Everything Has Raised But Telephone Service A ,,..,.,,-,,,tV(TOTi,',"...-.V':BitJ: .-.' ..'."' v . '.-;.. . power than of no other . of motor. ' . Co. Vulcanizing will receive un to B o'clock p. m , nf May 20, 1018, scaled bids for furbish ing, snid District Number 1 with M50 cords of four-foot split yellow ptni, tamarack anil red fir wood, said aomI tb- be cut while green and not later than July 15, 1!1S, freo from l.ngc knots and acceptable to said school, board. I -!-' : 1- J ': , .- - , Said wood to bo delivered, 2-10 cord at the High School building, 85 cords at' the . Greenwood building and 35 cords at tho Rivera building, and to bo corded up neatly and closely where directed by the Board. - One hundred cords to be delivered by August 15,: nnd all on or before September ill, 1018. Bids to be left with the school clork, and the Board reserves tho right to reject any and all bids, -. CHAS H REYNOLDS, -Ap-30, May 4-11-18. 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