La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, December 29, 1921, Image 3

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Newspaper Page Textr i i - LS". GTVANPE ETENTNO OP.SFJU'ER Thursday. Pro whr 29, 1921' THR-TVE Local News In Brief Joseph Vl.lt.ir , Any La Grande subscriber to Yi J. S. White, well-kuown resident the Observer who does not receive of Joseph, Is registered at the 8a- his paper by 8 o'clock hi the ev- : voy hotel today while making a ening, please call Western Union, Sijshort visit In La Grande. Main 24, and a special messenger will deliver a copy. lUtui nj Jlomo US ' j Willard W. Carp, who lives lu Walla Walla, returned to his homo From Pilot Bock I this mornlnc after a visit wiih J. a. Keawell, who lives in Pilot friends and relatives here. Hock, is in La Grande at present At Sommer George Tonklng who lives Baker, registered at tba today. at Leaves for Klein A. M. McCiillough and brother, N. M. McCullough, both of Elgin sommer, left for their home after a short visit in business. Reverend Hughes Here . . Hev. B. S. Hughes, pastor of the Presbyterian hurch of Union, drove over to La Grande today to visit the city. I'nlon Indira Here . Miss Lucille Pierce, seventh grade teacher lu the Union schools and Miss Alice ' Hall, senior In high school, wera La Grande visitors to day. .A From Tclocaset Mr. and Mrs. It. !W. Briggs, of : I'ing Homo Shopping Telocaset, are making a short visit in La Grando today. Pythian Social The Pythian Sisters will again meet at the K. of P. hall Friday nig-ht, De cember 30th, which will be the last meeting night in this year. There will be a social, given in honor of Mrs. Louise Ruberson, of Seattlo Washington, formerly of La Grande this moraine ""d m old member of Rowena Tern- La Grande oniPlc- A" members are requested to be present. A very pleasant evening is anticipated for all who come. North Powder Couple Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Uurnott, who reside at North rowder, are in La Grande today. To Enterprise F. E. Gildersleeve returned to his home in Enterprise this morn ing after a short visit in La Grande transacting business. Mr. and Mrs. Burr Snilthcrs and son were In La Grande today doing some shopping. They are well known people of Union. Goes to Eljrln . .Sherwood Williams, of the La Grande Investment company, board ed the branch line train this morn ing for a business trip to Elgin. Party from Baker B. L. Harvey, Leo Kelly and Howard Stumbough, all of Baker, are staying at the Somuier hotel. They are in La Grande on business. Going to linker .Mrs. L. E. Perin left last night tor Baker, whero she will visit hor son who Is quite ill. She makes her homo in Allccl. I RECUPERATING WILL E I To Tortlnnd Mrs. A. H. UohtiBon, of this city, left last night for Portland, where she will spend a tew days visiting with friends and relatives. Dance at Country Club Members of the Country Club have arranged to have a New Year's dance nt the club house Saturday night when the old year will 'be danced out and the New Year ushered in with proper demonstration of gladness. A special orchestra has been employed for the occasion and every member of the club is expected to be present for this will be one of the big social events of the organization. (Br Associated Press) MONASTIR, Jugoslavia, Due. 29. Few countries of Europe have shown greater recuperative power than Serbia. Although ravaged. by years of war, famine and disease, and suffering the loss of nearly one- third of her male population, the country Is today rapidly approaching complote restoration and viability. Large cities like Monasttr, . Nish and Belgrade, whore tho enemy wrought the greatest havoc In prop erty destruction, are now like cit ies resurrected and reincarnated. Everywhere dwelling houses, schools and business buildings have arisen from the crumbled ruins of their former foundations. To the foreign visitor tho sight Is truly amazing. Hut it is not in reconstruction work alone that tho country has made such wonderful strides. Throughout the kingdom the thrifty poasantry have been hard at work on the farms. In tho vineyards, lu the mills, tanneries and forests. And BE RE-ELECTED bonator junior Jells or. jj.is Decision Following l)c vi'lopinc'iits in Stalte Politics. PENDLETON, Dec. 29 Senator Roy W. Ritner, who has served this section in both houses of the state legislature, and who has just com pleted a term in the senate where he served as prsitint, unnouncd at a ban quet given in his honor by the Pen dleton Commercial association that he would be a candidate for reelection to the senate. "I had decided! on my last trip to Salem not to be n candidate for the senate again, but in view of the recent developments in stuto politics brought about by the action at the special ses sion, I have decided that I am going to be a candidate at tho next regular election." The worlds of the senator, at the conclusion of his speech telling cool weather Is improving the quality of all citrus fruits in Florida. The mild autumn has been very favorable for orhcard work of all kinds through out the country. The condition of all classes of live stock is generally good. Hog cholera is rapidly decreasing and very little other disease is reported. .Much stock has been marketed during the last month and marketing continues heavy. Young clover and alfalfa continue- to look excellent throughout the North Central States. Pastures aro still furnishing some feed except in the northern tier of states. Ranges in the southwestern and Rocky Mountain States and also in Southern California are suffering from lack of rain. From Vnlon G. E. Dunklee, manager of the Ctutrul Railroad of Oregos, with headquarters at Union, came over to La Grande today on business. Bnck to North Ponder IThelma Brant, of North Powder, has been in La Grande the past few days visiting with her Grandfather Mr. II. A. Davis of this city. PEASANTS HIDE THEIR MONEY From Canada , Elmer Beswick .who hails Trom Can ada, nrrivud in La Grande today and is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Alvaro Beswick of this city. Foley Visitors Mrs. A. G. Butterflold and chil dren of Joseph, are visiting La Grande today and are stepping ut the. Foley. To Poillaml Mr. and Mrs. William Ash left Tuesday night for Portland, where they expect to make an exteuded visit among friends in western. Oregon. Front AVnl Iowa Mr: and Mrs. G. E. live in Wallowa, are registered the Foley during a short visit La Grande. Christmas Visit Over Mrs. L. J. Stltes and baby board ed No 24 today for Huntington Steveson, who I She has been visiting here with her of the fight last week in tho senate to the product of their toll has been (oppose the proposed tax on gas to fin at i mother, Mrs. in; the holidays. J. W. Lane Brotherhood Meeting The Prethyterlun Brotherhood will meet at the home of D. in La Grande thlsjlug'le on Washington avenue on 17. Shu will visit: Wednesday of next week. Dr. Ingle will talk on "That Machine Which I is Known as the Human Body. Comes to Im Grande Mrs. Joe Schultz and afnilly. Baker, arrived morning on No. with Mr. and Mrs. Melviu Handy oi this city. (Hy Associated Press) PARIS, Dec. 28. The Ingenuity of French peasants In hiding money has sunpassed itself In the case o( a man near Lorient who roceived a 1O00 franc note and a SOU franc note in payment for produce He hid them In the muzzles of his double-barreled shotgun, believing that would be the last place thieves would search for money. Ho made a mistake, however, lu not taking his wife into the secret. A neighbor called a few days Inter. in the absence of the man of the house, and asked for the loan of the gun to get a hare. The hare escaped and when the inu:is!iiit came In that evening his during jwlfe rcnia,ked that the neighbor must be a very bud shot.; "W.hy?" the peasant asked. "Because he used both charges of hare without hitting sent across tho seven sens, and Ser bia has received in return 'the much needed currency or merchandise of othor nations. While, like most other European countries, Serbia's imports 'exceed her exports by a consiilorahle mar gin, it is believed that by 1922 the country will have reached Hi favor able trade balance. . '. , At present the nation's trado is ance the 1925 fair, were cheered heart ill- by all present at the banquet. Senator Ritner snid that his recent action in fighting tho proposed gas oline tax which would rob the road funds of the state to pay for the IDS1 fair, was a duty which he felt he had to perform regardless of the fact that the position placed him in opposition with manv of his best friends. "In this particular case I could vote my turning to countries which have a , conscientious belief and at the same more favorablo exchange,, mainly to; time represent the feeling of tho peo Germany, Italy ana (.veclio- ,le of my constituency," the senator declnrei. "The 14 senators who stood solid against the attacks of the fair oroDoncnts. decided their action to year. It It were not lor uie lilgni gcther nml fought right tnrougn value of the dollar, America iprob-j nirainst the measure regardless of the consequences." miner ueciureu. Austria slavakla. The United Slates is push ing her trade with effect, and has almost doubled it during tho last FOU RENT rooms. 1102 0. housekeeping 12-29-3t CEO. ft, VEHRS. M. D. General Burgery Otffico over Silverthorn's. Office pnoije Main 112; residence phone Main 586. NEW TODAY FOR RENT Two light housekeeping rooms, 1418 Monroe Ave. . . 12-29-ltp FOR SALE Sweet Cider, any amount delivered. D. C. Sicvers, Phone 337J. 12-29-3ti , COOKErt FOJ)I SALE. The Neighbor oi Woodcraft will hold a coWed fooil saue at the Grande 'Ronde Meat Co. Kktirday, December 31st. l 12-29-21 WANTED--Middlc-aged single wo man for cleaning and plain sewing Cull Grande "Konde Hospital. ; - 12-29-lt Expression of Appreciation. In behalf of tho inmates of the Un ion County Poor Farm we wish to thank the Girl's Friendly Society of La Grande for their kindness in send ing gift boxci at Christmas time. MR. and;MRS, G. E. LUPHER. 12-29-lt. T-i w ' T FOUND Lkdy'i hat on Island City road. CallNitlobservcr and Tay for this ad. V .-J":: 12-29-11 ably would bo among the leaders In her expoAs to this kingdom. One of the obstacles . to the de velopment of tho country's com merce lias been tho ilack of ado- The passage of this legislation to tax gasoline sales one cent per gal lon for the fair and to draw this $1, 000.000 from the state rond fund quuto railroad transport. It is short means the depletion of the imimten of locomotives and freight cars, liut'pnco funds for the state highways up- Vnlon Ladles Pass Through Misses Helga and Agnes Nellsen, two prominent young ladles of Union, went through La. Grande headed for Elgin, whore they will visit with friends. Miss Ilelga Nell sen is teaching English in Union high school and her sister is a stu ent at O. A. O. Have you visited' the Exclusive , Fruit &f id Vegetable Store? Buy your OrnniSfs. Celery Hearts, Grapny'ruit and Nuts '-. here. j 0ur Prices Will Kndck You Dead A Happy Xnia to . Everybody N. A. Desilet To Vlnit Won Mr. and Mra. Q. Tl. Witty left last nlffht for Caldwell, Ida., where they will visit their son who had the misfortune to receive a severe in jury as the result of a fall from a load of hay. i vnnr mm on j. l.!;, " "My shotgun?" inquired the pea sant with a gasp, lit the same time making for the corner where the weapon hung. The civil court of the department of Morbihan will have to decide tho delicate point of law whether the neighbor Is responsible for the loss of the 1,500 francs. - a large loan recently raised within the country for the Improvement! of transport facilities probably will have a far-reaching effect. Friends of Jugoslavia are confi dent that In time these unfavorable elements will bo overcome and that the triune kingdom will achieve a foremost place In the industry and commerce of soutneasicrn r.urope. To Pendleton Airs. 'John Crowder and Mrs. J. IN TROUBLE AGAIN. ( By Associated lM-ess) WASHINGTON, Dec. 29. Freed by President Harding from Atlanta fed- :eral penitentiary, Eugene V. Debs, on which the state highway commis sion lantcly depen.'a. The futuve of the road program depends largely on a gasoline tax as has been used in the past," Senator -Ritner snid. Chicken PJ lIon;iu Hall,. JMuiidny. JamiarViy 1922r Fi-o.ni-5:00 to 8:00 p. m. FOR RENTAOnc five-room lurase. with bath. 12 Sv avenue. No Chil dren. One twa,rortjn house, no chil dren. One thnBejroom house, no children. See tf L. Mars, 1801 Greenwood. 12-29-tf THRIFT SHOP OPEN. Hi Hi The Red Cross Thrift Shop is SK open daily now in the New Foley Sf Hi Building, off the Adams avenue iK :H entrance. Thursday will contin- jK ue to be Thrift Day and on this IS ri day all who have donations for Vi X the shop are asked to havo it ready to be delivered, that be- ing tho day collections aro made. Hi Hi 12-18-tfp W Old Tyme Dance KVKIl WEDXM NIGHT given to waltzing Graudo, I!a) Walla Walla lame rules DAYl Sjo.ort I I L asjp at Eagles- Hall Pit I Z HI .best old style between La .Pendleton and Governed by ii the past, P. J. Powers RESPONSIBILITY FIXED. )Pv Aimoiuled Press) NEW HAVEN, Conn., Dec. 20. City lEuilding Inspector Joseph E. Austin, Lawrense E, Carroll, manag er of the Rialto theatre, und Alfred S Black, president of the Connecticut Theatres corporation which owned tlu; theatre, are held crlmlnully respons ible for the deaths of nine persons in the Rialto Theatre fire of November 27, in a finding iy Coroner Eli Mix Tuesday. Red Cross Offices Moved To Second Floor Of Building L. Ruby left this morning for Ten- Kn.ini(.t i,.n,ior. was reprimanded dlcton. They will make a visit rue3(iy by Union station police here with Mr. and Mrs. C. U. Howard orfor n)a(ing a speech without a permit that city who are former La Grande ,uforo leaving for Terre Haute, Ind. residents. Prize Waltz REX HALL OLD TIME DANCES THlltSllAV MODERN' DAMCES SATlltDAY The names of coiinU-s that appeared in this space pio Dec. 27 will compete for tho iies. l lrst ...) Second . .V. :!MH THVItSDAY, HEl 'KMIlElt 2!) Come and Boost for Your 1 iivoiitc N. A. Desilet, Manager Special This Wedc i Wo Discount 5 WAk-J On all Trunks Suit C.-s Tiavclifur J!a,'s IJuy wlu ru you cim save iiR-ncj:. Clint's Ckdiievy The Store With a Con science. 1108 AdaMJ Are. Going to Portland Mr. and Mrs. J. It. Altenhurg and family left this morning on No. 17 for liortland where they will .inake an extended visit. . Mr. Altenburg makes his homo at imh'er. t- To Visit Sick ; Mrs. J. G. Stuart of this' city went over to ' Hot Lake todjy to visit with her sister, Mrs. a?. II. Blair who is quite 111. Mrs. IJIalr lives in Payette, Idaho, and was out here on a visit. Before boarding the ;train Debs ad FORBIDDEN TO LEAVE. LONDON, Dec. 29. The governor of Madeira has received orders from Paris to prevent the departure from the island of former Empress Zita i'of Austria-Hungary for Switzerland, The Red Cross headquarters have been moved from the first floor of tho Foley building to room 24 on tho second floor of the am build ing. Tho Red Cross Thrift Shop is now located In the old Red Cross headquarters. Tho change has made nulla miC improvement in the Jtftl' cioncv of the two offices giving both branche.1 more office room. WINTER WHEAT . FAVORITE IN WES1 A'R.G'A.D'E (Continued from Pago One.) dressed a' crowd of several hundred According to a Funchal dispatch to th.i personB in' the station, expressing his gratification for his reception here and closing with a reiteration of his opposition to war and belief in the force of love in the redemption of the world. Morning Post. iV.' r McDonald,'-who died recently at Paisley, was a 'native son of Linn i.niinlv huvinfr lu,th lirirn nt lft...m.n 1852. potatoes is mostly completed in Flor ida. ' The harvesting of the sweet potato flop is practically completed. The yield of ttome lute plantings is poor due to the dry autumn but on the whole, the yield has been Rood. The northern navel oranges are rip enimr under favorable conditions (n California but are umall in size. The In Portland Mrs. IFay Catlin, secretary of tho Red Cross hero, Is spending a week in Portland, visiting her inotber, Mrs. A. It. Thompson. Shtj Is ex pected back about the first of the month. Ue turns to IVmlleton Air. Jennie Kearns and children returned to Pendleton today after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. D. W. Caldwell of Island City. Mm. Kearns teaches in the public s:hoo;s In Pendleton, ARCADE TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Ileal Kstale UcriiiM' This Is the time of the year when everybody m list have uew licenses. The real estate men must see ure 1922 licenses and renew bonds amounting to $1000 before the first of the year, the local realty board announced today. Commission Meets i Last night the city commission met and discussed several matters of min or importance of the regular routine nature. The meeting lasted ju-t twen ty minutes, equalling th s-fHai rwtwil made a week befur iu tat:i3 bas-ii-HM t mml I A TOPNOTCH TALE OF COLLEGE DAYS PACKED WITH THE TTTPTT.T. fVV TTITP ft FOOTBALL FIELD. Mrs, J. K. BafcWy tr little son rtsFsw4 fc I5h4?'T, Vey innk Viilr tiy after pperd-' Uif i tt yUajiHst wt-k iiting wKI f"T .rt Mrs. Harry Coh ri!.i a i "r f a VWa r, f?r. J a mes Jc-m t'-i city. y?r. and -Mrs. C. II. Iiellisino. finsr!y of Walla Walia. Wash.. hare been visitors In l.a (irande for .the lwt few days. Mr. lSHIijIne Is rndnvoripg V purchase a billiard parlor but ronlrt not find no open-. In h're. Thry lr for 'Llsiii.thi ,eralu to !-.-et"ii IS i,v,'l-.'li i it-i yj, , ' Tliat fiHitliall t,riniic ;i tlif (-ml 1ms Anifrii-a'rt ll irrcU'st ill,tfr Mllilall- S inr tltitMili ii! STARTING Mon. f JANUARY 2. FOR DAYS ONLY Metro's Rex Ingrain Production V I TUB FOUR HORSEMEN Of the Aob V - Adapted by June MatUs Ire SPECIA calypse in Btatco Ibanez's Novel L NOTICE TIME OF SHOWS ! MONDAY: 2: 4:20 7: 9:15 TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY: 2:157: 9:15 ... . ADMISSION 85c Children XTatinces 25c Nights 50c T A R THEATRE TONIGHT J Priscilla Dean i THE PICTURE (3 A TH0VSAN9 THRILLS STARTING FR-KX.AY, JAA6E1&1VER GUR WOOO'S "GOD'S COUNTRY AND THE LAW." .