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About La Grande morning observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1901-1904 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 9, 1904)
Ufwctt.sw-"' - . a . -, . 1. f : i. i- ft. n Money to. Give Away FRESH SNAPS, t Lokat iome of the bargains. We are selling gOo4 tbe same as we buy them. - : - 18x20 pioture frame aod glass Trunk' i ": "... " " h- Carpenters tool chest ' " " ' 30-30 Winohestor, " " i. $36 Bedroom set " " Coal beater " " ' Cooks outfit of kitchen tools cheap. 1 all. prices.- Crockery, ' at your own price. 1.20 2.60 4.00 7.50 12.00 6.00 Conk stoves- Hao ware and Jewelry . The La GrancJe Pawnbrokers ' Comet Fit and Adams. Renumber we still bur and sell all kinds 'Phone J 58 J e Second Hand Goods. . . I A FFW HRFDVATiriWC r s bit viMbnf niiviu BY OUR REPORTERS naaaDDDanDDDDOiiDngDooi M & AncLrews,B "V.r-.".- H Have Just reoeived a large line ofaj Dress -Shoes and we are selling thesefJI ahoes cheaper than you can buy" them in Portland. We do this to gei these shoes introduced among j the trade that wears good shoes. pj Sttoss loDDDaflOl Wheat reached the dollar mark at Chicago on Feb Sd. . J. B. Tborna cashier ot the Elgin bank went to Portland last night. Kobt. Smith la In the city from PortnH lend. . Hustling for a Wife Friday evening and An Eye on Hubby Saturday even ing at Steward') Opera House. The members of the Beat; Brae; Vandevllle and Specialty show arrived in the city last evening. It is announced that the wedding of Miss. Hellie Grandy and Mr. Sherwood Williams will occur tomorrow evening. Mrs. M. O. Perry of Baker City came down on laot Bights train and was driven out to Mr Helmlere in May Park. Alberson left last . night to visit bis daughter Mrs A Louiselle, of North Port Washington, for a few weeks. Do not forget the Epwortb Social next Friday evening at the M. E. Church. Admission 10 cents. The Neighborhood Club merits this afternoon under the leadership of Mrs. Lulu Morris, the subject being Domest ic ecomeny. The Grande Bond Cub Jo. are now well stocked and able to fill all orders on coal, wood, bay grain bran etc Phone 1801 The W. O. T. U Will meet Thursday afternoon at two o'olook at the home of Mrs Robinson. A full attendance la desired. There will be a joint meeting of the Lyle Musical and Tuesday Neighbor hood Clubs, this afternoon at 2:30 in the Club Room. Rev J W Compton commenced a series of revival meetings lu the M. E. Church South Sunday evening. Next week Rev Howard of Pendleton will assist bim. Jaa. Lasley received a letter from Mrs Laslev. who is at the bedside of ner daughter, Mrs O T Yantes of Richland stating that sne is very low ana very little hope remain for her recovery. C. E. Parsons, representing the G. C. Hanford manufacturing Company, of Syracuse, N. Y. Is in the city in the In terest of bis C'lmpiny. Miss Esther Uomptoo, daughter of Rev J W Thompson, pastor of the M, E Chorob South, arrived last night from Milton, and is a guest of Miss Rose Terry. . . Rev. B. F. Harper, Sunday school Misslonery f:r the Presbyterian church In Eastern O egon, passed through the city last evening on bis way to bis borne in Pendleton, after having con' ducted services In Elgin last Sunday, Major Baker, of Portland, spent last evening with Co. L, inspecting the company an I examining the newly elected first and second lleuteoants, The member of the company were ul so measnrei for the new campaign jni- forms. Miss Dulcena Yeatea has arrived in the city and will take her sister,! place In the Simpson-Yeatea dancing . aoad emy. Miss Yeatea comes from Leaven worth, Kantas and the press of thai city speaks very highly of her as a very fascinating and charming young lady Mrs. Dr. M. F. Hftnan who haa been suffering from an attack of Inflamatory Rheumatism for the past two tricks left on the West boun d passenger train Saturday night for Portland to . tx placed In the St. Vincents Hospital. She waa accompanied by Mrs. J.D.Matheaon and Mr J. M. Church. The Crescent Knittiog Mills Com pany of this city has placed an ordei for aufficent new machinery to double their output this season. Mr, Wm. K. Davis, the manager, states that the business last year waa very satisfactory to tbe company, In fact he states that the capacity of the mills was not great enough to keep up with the demand for the goods. As soon as tbe new ma' chinery arrives an additional force will be put to work and the wheels of in duatry will hum merrllly during the next, season. ratuir mm Make your fowls lay when eggs bring top prices. We carry standard goods whose merit has been tested for years INTERNATIONAL POULTRY, FOOD Oyster Shell Clam Shell Ground Bone Bone Meal Flour, Feed and Hay PROMPT DELIVERY A. V. JEFFERSON AVE. Oliver Phone 1571 Paper Is Cheaper Than Coal i and Looks Better. . . Ia other words il your walls are well papered jonlnel bill' will be reduced. We do proper Paper Hanging at drices you can afford to pay. HARRIS & PRICE Painters, Paper Hangers and Decorators. A. 0. HARRIS, Phone 1666, J.M. PRICE, Phoue 1491 issolution Notice Notiue is hereby riven to whom it may conoern tbat tbe partnership heretofore existing between the undei signed at La Grand.', Oregon, under tbe firm name of E. Androas & Co., baa been dissolved by mutual agree ment of tbe parties hereto. Tbe busi ness will be oontinued by E. Audross and she will oolleot all debts ong the said firm and pay all debts against said firm. Dated Feb. 0, 1904. E. Androhs T f 0hs. Q. Kinskv Fisk Jubilee Singers The people of La Grande, will enjoy a rare treat next Monday evening February 15 when tbe famous Fisk Jubilee Singers are to be in Central Oburob of Christ. Tbe company oon . eiite of eight negroes three ladies and five gentlemen. They sing tbe sweet old plantation songs as only such people oan. The admission haa been plaoed at only fifty cents and a large attendance is expeoted. Those wbo speak in time may re serve seats without extra oost. Tickets may be secured of Dr. J. L. Reavis, or of O. H. King who will usually be in the oburob study from 11 a. m until noon and from 1 to 2 p. m. Volcanic Shower Counoil, Feb. 7 Last night about dark tbe sky took on a bright yellow tint and the air was filled with dust nd oinders to such an extent tbat it covered the clothea of every oue on the street. The snow wai about 15 Inches deep and th) entire surfaoe was oovered with the settlings ol tbe dust and cinders so that the ground look ed almost black. Tbe dunt it believed here to have ooiue from a volcanic eruption reported to have occurred near Taconia. DIED Aa-d: Vivian V Ward, eon ol Mr ind Mrs Luther Ward died last even ng at 8 :'20 o'clock of spinal menan iritis, aged 3 months. Tbe funeral ill be held at the family residence on P Street tomcrrow morning at 11 'olock. Ladies Attention are cautioned to lemember X "7?.. lth tbe repair man oan wake ',.',. nun i ' TSj i your bouse aud bave llCfta WkU-Vlaee ,bpe before be --g i tkJ4 Stars as- tbe La W w41 wWrt of phone No x- of pAiticVee W. -ttendV indent WANTED TO KENT A bouse with 6 or 7 roonies. F8 -20 Box o(M POSTS FOR SALE Parties desiring post will do wsll to address O. O. Tool La Grande, Oregon. Box 574 OHIOKENS WANTED At tbe La Grands Cash storow Highest market price paid. ' ; 8d S A. O Herman la reported to be quite sick with pneumonia. , j A HIGH CLASS g A1JI D E VI LL (s Sii'-CIALTY SHOW Cousistini! of hiub class vaude villo specialties. Frederick the Great WORLD'S GREATEST MAGICIAN The best of Colored Movine Pictures and illustrated songk. This Is a Show that will appeal to the oterest ol the people. MEATY BROS., Managers. Tomorrow Night Ana merest ol this week at 7 .30 p. m At the Red Front Store Prices Adults 8fc; Chlldrso Hott o Split Papar. Fritter can be split Into two or ever three parts, however thin the sheets says Household. It may be conven leut to know how to do this some lira ps, aa, for Instance, when on wlsbea to paste in a scrapbook an ar Ucle pi luted on both sides of the pa per. Get a pleee of plate glass and place It on a sheet of paper. Then let the paper be thoroughly soaked. With care and a little skill the sheet can be split by the top surface being removed The best plan, however. Is to paste a piece of cloth or strong paper to each side of the sheet to be split When dry, crtilricly and without hesitation pull the two pieces asunder, when one part of the sheet will be found to havt adherod to one and part to tbe other. Soften the paste In water, and tht pieces can be easily removed from tbs eloth, Dili mi Be Promised. Dming the civil war there was om .traacrfption fukr vho made thousands of dollars before tbe anthorlties re strained him. This rascal would send letters broadcast, wberelu be said he would communicate for S2 a sure moans of escuplug the conscription. Letters Inclosing two dollar notes pour ed In on Lira, and In reply to each let ter be would send a printed slip read log, "Joia tbe nearest volunteer regiment." She Was There. "Mnmmn." said little France, "I dreamed of you last night We were itl'elttlng lu the parlor, and you began to scold me." What did I sny,- Frances r" asked mnmmn. "Why, you ought to know, mamma,' replied francos, with some astonish, ment "You were there." Judge. Preeooloas la Spota. Bobby Do I have to go to school tiothor? Mother Of course, Bobby. Bobby Why. mother, I heard you icll father Inst night that I knew en Hiely too much. Detroit Free Press. Ministerial Meeting Tbs ministers of the city met in tbeir usual monohly meeting in tbe Presbyterian oburob. si 2 30 P. H. with all members present' The devo tionals wets conducted by Rev Com. ton of the M. E. cburob South. After which tbe regular business wan taken up. A abort talk was given t y Rev Van Kuys on present dy Evan gelism after by Robert F. Coil Satjiot Tbe misting note ia modern peach ing. This production waa reoogoised by all as being a great production from a master band and gare mm'; good thoughts for present usage. The association o'osed to meet the fiist Hondey in March. ' Oregon Street There la a Slrset in Cincinnati Ohio called Oregon Street and it must be a good Street, for a paper published there, tbe Commercial Tribune, nn last Wednesday, notes tbat a lot on it 50 by 90 feet sold for $3,000. Helmer; The eldest son of Mr and Mrs Helmer died at tbe home of his parents in Hay Park, yetteiday morn ing of diphtheria, aged 12 years. ' House Wa-rning A House Warming Trill be beld at ths Oommeicial Club tp oight by tbe members. Arrangem ntt hav bn naue for a royal gn-o) time anu a good attendauou is expected Lincoln's Birthday Next Friday, Feb. 12, will be tbe 95 anniverey of the birth of Abraham Lincoln tbe 16 president of tbe Unit ed States. The day will be oak bra ted in most places in the United States, but we bave heard of no move in that direotion here. Slew Ba Toar Life II Oaatrks la m Fire. "What persons should do If cut oil from escape la to abut the door of tbe room In which they are and make for the nearest window," said Chief Swing ley of tbe St Louis fire department to a New Tork World reporter. "The beat way Is to crawl. There Is slwoys a Bpace next tbe floor where the air Is good. Smoke always rises. I don't care If a building la filled with dense smoke a window can be reached by crawling and keeping the bead close to the floor. 'Persons should get on the outside of the window. The room may be filled with flrv, but It wlU take some time before the Are reaches them. Persons should wait until their clothes catch on fire before jumping. It Is almost sure death to Jump. "Burning buildings do not fall train. dlately. They are generally burning at least half an hour before tbey begin to tall. Even If ths building does begin to fall the portion where one Is may not fall. 'Of course when persons are placed In great danger minutes seem like hours. The engines get to fires In the majority of cases within a few minutes after the alarm has been given. 'Another thing that I am reminded of la tbe fact of how few persona know the location of fire alarm boxes near est to their residences and how to give an alarm. Every one should familiar. tie himself with tbo location of tht box and how to turn In an alarm." Rock Island meals are the best on wheels 11 (mm Not very good poetry, perhaps, but what it lacks in rythm, it more than makes up in fact. And the prices are reasonable low enough to be within the reach of people of moder ate means; high enough to ensure good food, good rnnkino- and crood service. Breakfast and dinner are served on the a la carte plan you pay for what vou order. Luncheon, 50 cents. " , . Denver to Kansas City ; Denver to Chi- cago; St. raui to ot. iui. Full information on request - L. t. COIIHAM, Csnsral Aesnt, 140 Third St., ortland. Ore. fresh Chooolales Fre9i Bon Bons Fresh Nougnct ) Fresh Carmels ... Fresh Taffey Frosh Saitod Peanuls Fresh Salted Almonds Fresh Popcorn Fresh FruitS GREENE & CO. JUST SHOES That's all. Row fa Mead Catldrea'a Stoekiaca Huge holes In the stocking knees of children can be mended neatly and save tbe labor of darning or tbe actual throwing swiy of the otherwise good stocking. Cut tbe hole right out and Join the two pieces left -with an over and over stitch on tbe wrong aide. This wUl make a seam, to be sure, but not unsightly, and they can then be uttl 6d for second beet - Two Bffeeta. "I never send out a story for publica tion," said Dullpath, the realist, "with out first having slept over it" 'I don't believe I've ever read one of cm either without doing the same thing," returned Hawlcy. Iicniuan Thompson recently celebrat ed tho seventieth aunlver.viry of his birth. Klmcr ItufTbnm la starring ns Shy look In the "Merchant of Venice," un der management of l-'lctchcr and Stro nacu. Frederic Remington, the artist, as sisted hi the staging of "John Knnlne of the Yellowstone," now at the Sinn hnttan theater, New York. llerr Conrled auuouuccs Dec. 24 as thi iliite of the nroduetion of "Parttful' nt the SfotroDolltau Opera House, New I. York. Itipetltlons will be given Dec. 81, Jan. 7, 14 and 21. ltoearlo fiuprrero, the Spanish panto mlmlst arrived In New York recently on the Kaiser W'ilhelui der (S rouse. She will prvstMit "Cannon" lu pautouiline at a Broadway theater. Ada Ilchnn tins filed objections to the executors' accounts of the Augustin Daly estate. Sbo linn aa well Bued for tho recovery of $11,000, which she claims as arrears of salary. Sweet Coataat. Blobbs SUIIcus Is very proud of bis lineage, Isn't he? fllobbs Yes j he would rather have acestry than make a name for blnv elf. Philadelphia Record. t We sell Shoe, and leave milli-J nery, hardware and moused aps for other people to sell, j Shoes absorb our attention ; Our stock is is fresb and always up-to-date. j C. W. PRIfSTON - Shoe Specialist, DepotSt. Geddes Bros. Why are God I8 Bros, kept so bnny? Why do they soil the beet gnoile at t he lowest prices. Preferred St'k Tomatoes 3 for 50c Preferred Stock Corn 3 for 50c Preforrcd Stock Salmon 'A fur 50c Preferred Stodk Peas 3 fof 50c Preferred Stock Reans 3 for 50u Don't pny other pr cera 20 cents a enn for any of the?e goods. Standard tomatoes corn, beane pea, etc., 2 for2f cents. They have the best butter made In I lie va'ley, and their creamery butter haa no equal here. Try it and eee. Dill pirklea, Heinxe'a mince meat, Swift's pickle pig feet, premium hims, loose olives. Everything tacty, nice and cheap Telephon 401 Geddes Bros. WM. GRANT AGENT Equitable Savings & Loan Association Easy Paying Loans and Monthly Installments Fire and Accident Insurance Written In Safe and Reliable Companies. City" Property for Sale IMS" "Kl.rtillr. Abllltr." "nnt then, ot course, he hsa execn- tlro ability." we said conclusively. "Executive ability I" repeutcd our ac quaintance. "What do you mean by that?" "Why, the quality of holding subor dinates resiionslble for failures and Inking credit to ourselves for their suc cesses." wo responded. Which wo considered rather clerei for studied Impromptu. New York Horn Id. m. t h', 15 J W Maa aa Bias. Kind Tleirted CitUen-Tnt tat. tut: Don't worry over It, little boy. Ton didn't break your pitcher, and there's no use, yoo know, in crying over sptti Mttle Boy-Do I talk at If I was err mlaterT (Reenmes bis rtolent las ruase. Chlcaan Trlhnne. . S A "... . 90 PER CENT RISSELLS 90 This statement made by the Manufacturers of the Bissell Carpet Sweeper. They make ninety " per cent of all the Carpet Sweepers used in the whole world. If this be true they must be right. Grand Rapid nickle trimed " " $3.00 Standard " $2J5 Japan Frame $2.50 We Have Them Crown Jewel nickle trimed " " $275 Japan frame $2.50 Ideal, nickel tr $3.25 We have a complete liiie of the American Wringer Companys Clothes WriuiZf rs Keystone tall bearing, wood frame $3.75 HoiiseboM, wood frame 2 fn 'ht. antra art-atrl I rn fiiOaaaa.K' I ill f 'ms., i : r - " "- Challenge wood rrnme f.ou Uresent iron fime 12 50 rnnstou balll:ea-'ng $3.03. THE GOLDEN RULE CO. "OS to 1112 Adams Ave. juntre-nua i your (t cunstmnr Wlln-'M I was ruipnvod u tb 'AJ K 9 1 i s """" -' '' 'L? ''
