La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, August 18, 1919, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextV.l o o 0 s o 8 o o 0 13 DTStrTOE EVENING OBSERVER 1 0 MONDAY, "AUftUSTP18, '199 o THM1BV JO- U .A. 71 . o- 4U aew Mr ft' Tria I p . Amlaay Strong, Simeon of J. L. toe, of this dty. arived from Came Lol today fjith hit dlseherioi after ovtr twenty tao niomfca in iia) locomotive eneiaicr, haviqn hid ea mrlenc : railroad ork with th O. W. her before hi enlisted. One M rlnc he rclatA it that of haviaa had .hi train blown andur him ay a Bomb dropped from a Hun airplane. Ma had a French fireman, he said and -was taking a train load of Hp- lies up to the front one night when th fireman o'yeucd Iho door of-the firebox contrary to his instructions. The glow of the fire wa ssulficient mark for the German aviator nd his bomb his the train five cars bck of the engine, throwing the train from the track. .Mr. Strong says ho came to about an houltor and found hi aolf lying some distance from the track. Returns from Overseas O'en Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Thompson of Frultdale, re turned yesterday after a year spen1-. overseas in France and Germany Glen was a member of the 44 Baloon Corps and is tha last of nine boys to return of those who unlisted in Bak er In March, 1918. He was sent over into Germany after the signing of the armistice. He landed in the U. S. on August 1. He Develops Oil Fields . J. O. Noggle, of Twin Falls, Idaho, who is extensively interested in oil fields in Oklahoma and Texa3, is in town today, accompaned by D. M Denton, who lecently manipulated the purchase of the Foley hotel here With & few local men Messrs. Noggle and Denton are preparing to get ac tlvely Into the producing end of the oil game, instead of the promoting. Summerville Farm Home Burns The home of Denny Slack, about three miles northwest of Summerville, burned to the ground Saturday morn ing about 10 o'clock. Mr. Slack was in the field at the time, having left the house an hour beforehand had no idea of how the fire might have orig inated. Iteturns to Madison, Wisconsin - Leslie Kinzel, a nephew of August Stang, left last night for Madison. Wisconsin, aftor spending the sum mer hera cruising timber. Mr. Kinzel returns in order to continue his stud ies in the University of Wisconsin, at Madison. Another Soldier tlonie SMrleigh Tucker, of the 11th U. 8. Marines, returned to his home in La Grande Satin day after an inter esting bit of service with the A. E F. in France. He was a brakeman with the O.-W. beforo enlisting and will return to the road again after ha has had a couplo of weeks visit with "the folks." Iletnrns from Extended Trii Miss Chloa Taylor of Hill's De partment store returned homo Sat urday morning from an extended trip tlmpugh Wyoming and Utah. She came home by way of Spokane. Labor Representative Here Frank Whalcy, organizer for thu International Brotherhood of Black smiths and Helpers, arrived in Le Grande Saturday on an official visit to members of that organization of local railway employes. Spending the Week up Grando Hondo Mrs. Cora Joel, Mrs. Gaorgo Marr and three children, Robert, George and Helen left Sututday evening to spend a week witli ther brothor, Tom Rankin, several m-les jauovo H11 gard on Jordan creek. Go to Spokane On Way East Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown, of Nam pa, Idaho, who spent the week-end a the P. A. McDonald residence, left last evening for Spokane, later to go .t" Fargo, North Dakota. Visiting In Country Miss Runa Bacon is spending a few days with Miss Lillian McDonald or the Sandridge. Ilelurna from Knmmer School Miss Thelma Nixon returned home a few days a.eo after attending sum mer school at Monmouth Normal. Leaves to Join Parents Miss Mary Newlih leaves this ev .enlng for Victoria, U. C, tp Join her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph New tin. lieavee for Portland for Few P Miss Gladys Curreir 'leaves tonight for Portland to be gone about tcr days, visiting her parents, Mr. and lra. Fred Currey. Jteturos from Seultlr Miss Belle Campbell and Mis Lil llan McDonald returned Saturday evening Iroei Seattle where Uey at tended Buyei'a Week." I4uirs lor l'nrlajid on Ruslni"!-1- Vincnt Palmer rlcft last nlKh: on Vo. 21 IBr Portland to spend a few lays transacting buslhcss. t'Wtlng In Itakrrv Mlsa Jnnie Kiiwball left yester o,y to'Pend a feel djiw tilling rel ieves and friend In lfaker. o " u . Corur d'Alen Vlfat In Town Q Mrs. R. H. Hall, of Coeur d'AlencT Idaho.nrrtved Saturday evening t) Siegrigt Horn? Entertd Last Night The Heinan SieHst home was ei tered last evening atout 9:30 o'clock ndtae lights turned on. When Mr J ad Mr9. Sieejrist returned tome at 10 'clock? thayTound the lighjtaoa., buW no m if rial -koue ! could find oth iaa xrissiny. It ie not' fcplieved that Uee aamt pertits tool tha Charlea Jtiifner Chevolt automobile which Mr. Bingner had perktd on fourth strut by tha postoffic. Whan k returned the auto, was gone and no trace could ba found of it. Word war rtciived today that a Ckevrolet car vas found, with- the engine running', out. near th home el Bihop C. J. Black on Spruce street. Passcrsby had aeen two men Jump from the car. To' day a Ford belonging to. Victor Ei-k-ley was stolen from the street and at a late hour this afternoon had nof been found. Old Army Man Dies Jerome Lawrence, old army man and former rural mail carrier of La Grande, died at Vancouver, Washing ton, August 11, nt the age of 80 years. The funeral will bo held to morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Bohnenkamp chapel and interment will be in the Masonic cemetery. The( G. A. R., of which Mr. Lawrence was a member, and the Women's Relief Corps are asked to be present. Makes Good Trip With Track J. P. Welch, of the It. D. Bade Auto Company, has arUved from Portland with a heavy Garford truck, the first of a new line which the company has taken here. Mr. Welch made tha trip tu twenty-eight hours running time. The big truck is equip ped with mostrous pneumatic tires, the set of them costng over (600. The Pneumatic tire for trucks is paid to give great satisfaction. Holidaying at Wallowa Lake J. P. Caldwell and family are en joying a brief outing at Wallowa Lake. Ms. Caldwell and children went out Saturday and Mr. Caldwell joined them yesterday. They will return in a couple of days. Shipping Herefords Through H. C. Edwards, of Ironsides, Mal heur county, was in town today taking home a shipment of purebred Here ford cattle. He stopped over here to give them feed and water. Pendleton Man Visiting In Town Don Prult of Peudlelon is a visit or i town. Iteturns from Outing Trip IRobert Ncwllff and family return ed a couplo of days ago from their place up Mill's cny-.vi on Ginsj Hill. They spent the last throe weeks thera. This is y "fillips f tiB jK4S0t' "N j This is a "big' vjyeek the country over a week especially set apart by Certain-teed dealers to assist you in properly starting your new home and in setting your present house in order for the fall and winter. Every home ahd- building , needs Certein-teed extra quality . roofing or paint; possibly the interior wood And whenever you have paintinfj.or roofing work done, make ire to pcn'y Cenain-teed. You will then T auured of the best and raost Upline results.. . Certain-feed Products Corporation ( Office and Warehouae in Principal Cilia - W. H. 'BQHNEfiKAM P Motoring Bait to Vulei " Sir. and Mrs. George fluntington 'urrey, of Vale, arrived in town by motor last night from Portjand, wheA they had been vnstmg lor a reupie oi awevks. They drove to Portland through the central part .of the state and re turning this way,say the road be tween Pendleton end La Grande is far the worst they encountered on their trip, and for that, matter the worst they'ever suw anywhere. They will proceed on their journey to Vale to morrow. T. B. Johnson Sells Property The T. B. Johnson property at 1302 Tirst street, was sold last week to C. C. Welch, a prominent farmer ' ol Alieel. Mr. Welch i expects to tnko possession of his new property about September 15. It is the intention of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson tu remain in Lti Grande. Iicttirns From Portland Visit Miss Kuth Taylor, daughter of Mrs. H. P. Lewis, returned this morning from Portland to spend a few days before going on to Dillon, Montana, and thence to Hurlowtown, Montana, where she will teach the coming win ter. Returns From Summer School Miss Mae Neill returned lust even ing from Seattle where she has been attending- summer school at the Uni versity of Washington. She spent a few days at the coast before return ing home. Returns From Overland Trip Mr. and .Mrs. Earl Baird, Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Baird and Mrs. Doilson, of Uhion, returned. Saturday evening from an overland trip to Camp Lewis and coast points. Former La Grande Girl Here Miss Ruth Ghonnlcy, who has been touching summer school at Shed Springs, near Flora, is visiting at the George Cochran home. Payette People .Motor Over Mrs. Grace Barrie and son, Renny, arrived last evening from Payette, Idaho, to visit with Mrs. Harries sis ter, Mrs. Stella Ingle. . The Barries motored through from Payette. Leaves For British Columbia Clarence Newlin- leaves this evening for British Columbia to join his par cuts at Victoria. Goes to Pendleton For Visit Hank Foster, well known University of Oregon athlete who has been in the city for the past week or so, left Saturday evening for Pendleton to visit a few days. Certainfteed August IS to 23 work needs touching up a bit, or the floors need a coat of wax or varnish. Yuj will find it to your advantage to; visit your Certain-tecd dealer this w&sk and learn from him how you can carry out your plans at the least .expense and with the best results.. Your Certain-tced dealer will advise you in.making the selection which will best fit your need. Fnrwvll to wArruy Uissie." n lea fli'iim social willoiou by tho Salwitlon Army In tnei ahall on Depot -iti cot WednBiuy nlt-'ht tlfls week. August fOthct 7: 'JO :n. for the benefit one or the soldiers! . Iwho is leaving the cordis. Candidate 1 Ethel Cobb, lUughte. of .Mr. an Mrs. r. E. uoou, or this city. M Cobb expects to acavo Thursday Ini Chicago, t-j cnUr the Salvation Army training' college and the t go into the field as officer. As a small gift from ki" comrades in tho corpi tho proceeds of the evening will be given Miss Cobb. The public is invited to at tend and Cunt. Purdy uf tho corps mnke3 the request that if any persons are inclined to donu'o cake for tho afCair and will call Main 707 the nota tion will be called for. Ho asws fur ther that all who will give notify him by Tuesday evening. Tho Lu Grande corps has Bent four of Its young peo ple Into the Hold in the last three years and Miss Cobb makes tho fifth one to t;o in that; time. Shu has but recently returned from Taconia. where she was with Adjutant Chil- ders in special work for some time. ltcturns to Enterprise E. C. Ilcrzingcr, of La Grande, who came in Saturday evening from En terprise, returned to that place again Sunduy' morning. Spending Day at Hot Lake The Misses Enid and Zclla Switzer, accompanied by Robert Dane, left to day on No. 6, to spend the day at Hot Lake. They expect to return this evening. Leaves For Visit at Hot take Miss Mary Warnick left today for Hot Lake to be gone for several days. Governor Passes Through City Governor and Mrs. Pen Olcott pass ed through La Grande yesterday on their way to Salt lako City, where Governor Olcott will attend a state governors' meeting. Visiting in IVmland Mrs. John E. Anderson left Satin day night for Portland to. visit rela tives for a short Mine. Prominent Lumberman Here A. S. Shockley, a prominent lumber man of Baker, is in the city transact ing business. Weiser Man In La Grande Henry Hughes, of Weiser, Idaho, has been in La Grande the past fev days transacting business. Funeral Tomorrow Afiernoon The funeral of the late Mrs. Passey will be held from the Mormon tnber- ancle Tuesday afteronn ut 2 o'clock. to wipe machinery. 2 cents a pi 'ind. Observer officfl Week COlJleqlet ?3 o O.-W. PICNIC AT PARKASUCGSS 0 (Contluwd from Page 1) II . F Murphy, third, 12.50 In truSe, Frank Harris; Mrs. W Cass, fourth, euko, DutU's Uukoty. Mens' Race, 100 yards, employees only Ivan Riley, first, yeur'a mem bership. Y. M. C. A.; "Toots" Gar rity, second, $6.00 ill trade, J. H. Peui'e & Son; Frank Crlppeu, third, 2.50 cash, Dick Kelley. Boys' Shoe Race 25 yards, under 14 years Edward Fitzgerald, first, pair $6.00 Bl.oes, Clint N .Van Fleot; .1. eland Carbine, second, fountain pen, Newlin Book Stone; Jiliimie Wtllett. third, $1.00 In cash. Baseballe throwing for ladios, Alice Holmes, first, $3.00 pursa, Silvor thorn s Diug Store; Mrs. 11. F. Mur phy, second, 2 lb. box candy. La Grando Phunmacy; Mary Groupe, third, $2.00 in trade, La Grande Grocery Company. Throe-I.cggod Knee, open to all, Elmer Hnistman und Ralph Winters, fliBt, $2.50 In trade. White's groc ery; Frank Tanner and G. W. Cook, second, $1.50 in cash; C. A. Peters und A II Haskin, Thlid, $1.00 cash. Girl's Race, ovor 14 yoars, 75 yards Thelma Choate. first, Parasol, I fill's Department Store; Bessie Al- inson, second, pair lady's satin bou doir slippers, U J. French Shoe Co.; Tyralla Bobbins, third, 21b. box can dy. Palace Confcctionory, Nail driving contest for ladies Mrs. R. E. Trill, first, $4.00 hand purse, Putman Drug store; Gertrude Sheffield, second, $..r)0 in trade, Stil wcll Meat Company; M. J. Sheffield, third, $2.00 in trade, Oregon Grocery Company. High Jump Ralph Winters, first, box cigars, Morgan & Martin; Lynn Larson, second, $3.00 in trade, Wilson Bros.; J. H. Riley, third, $1.00 in cash. Tug-of-Wur, Machine Shop nnd Round House against tho world Jake Iiicvcr, boilermaker, first, $10 cash; A. J. Morlan, machinist, second, $5.00 cash. Special Men's Race, 100 yards, em ployes only Frank Crippcn, first, $5 cash. The wheelbarrow race was not run. Optimistic Thought. I .ill . . 1 1 AK( Al)r M 11 c Charles Ray "THE GIRli DODGER" A great comedy of College life with a kick in it, you don't want to miss. Take a tip and Come lOarly Also NEWS REEL DUTLI'S aa1aatfaalaaaleaaaleaaaataaaa1a1aaaaalaaaa 12 CENTS out of every dollar col- lected goes to pay otf. TAXES : I Home indtpenSent Tekphone Cor. MINERS ENTOMBED ByjEXPLOSION (Dr Associated Praaa to Tna Observer" TRINIDAD Colo., Aug. 18. Twcn-ty-tive coal miners are entombed b) an explosion near Laveta. Two bodiea have been recovered. 8acred Mantilla. In Spain a woman's mantilla Is held siicred by law and cannot be sold foi debt' leeeaeaeiBiasaBaBaBjaiiameaielwmajBjea I NEW TODAY! YAKIMA'S LARGEST STORE has a splendid opening for a saleslady ex perienced in piece goods, also onn experiencod in cloaks und suits. Give references and years of ex perience. Address at once, Barnes Wooden Co., Yakima, Wash. 8-18-lt.p FOR RENT Furnlshd houso, mod ei n, 4 or 6 rooms .J1I05 Adams ave. Phono Blk. 3ti61. 8-18-2tp Some of Our Fancy prove Jimt what you want; You'll find them do-llf-ioua for afternoon tna. You will tntlah thorn minhllly aa a dessert for tho luncheon. We Bake Them Fresh- cvnry day, and nnvor aocm ah lo ttS make onniiKh. Why not ordor youiH now - and avoid diuappolntmont? BAKERY e WANTED TO BUY A good second films' Ipints f5 IN OUT jg- BE Preserve! xour FAOv V ' . ONLY 1 1 1 1 IS! hand bicycle and a S H. Electric Washing Machine. Clarence Chur.. boneau, 2007 First St" 8-18-lt. A kodak and a kodak picture why not try It? Sllvorthorn's can fix you ua Juat right. . Daily -ll-tt FAMILY DRUa STORK la oaANOc.oacaON. . ' utaaTMedhatMVaMMM RedXross DrugStore The Preaerlpitoa Btore. In A 11C j nusiness Arena the advisability of maintaining a banking (onuectiou jj is not a disputed. To insure safety and convenience in f iuancial affairs, and establish credit, it is undeniably essential.- Theinattei:'for . earefiil considera tion ik: "Which bank 61 lers he yy most rcliablfe servicer mi. :.. i ... J 11IS lIUSLllULltlU I.-pJ Kri'inurt li niul All- .,v nr n orating nnder a oroati jioiicy which includes very con sistent acco'mmoda- tion especially jut-lien cniiiioerciai accounts. United States National m Bank La Grande, Ore. 5 ''WWW "ca Arcade TOMGHT The Fred Siegel Stock Go. ; presents Nothing But .' The j Truth- Ai'OIKllN P '3 ACTS. 9AJ0T OF FUN1 U Prices, 35c, 50c, 75c it t rt with Mrs. R. L. Poarch. t S3 . 9 m IS a n O o o e o 0 e 9 s 9