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WASH AY COMES WEEKLY
SOME
HOLIDAY
SUGGESTIONS
Possibly you have, heard talking machines" and have not cared much for them, but remember that there are
machines that reproduce only sound and noise; the sweetness, and the perfect exprasssan for which you prize music
are reproduced onlv by the modern Edison Phonograph and the Edison Gold Moulded Records. These qualities dis
tingu:sh the Edison Phonograph from all its imitations. Phonograph 10, 20 & Sa dollars.
Books
In all your Holiday planning
think of books. They come the
nearer to being the universal
gift They are always accept
able and always appreciated.
In no other way can you Invest
your holiday money that will
make it go so far and yield such
satisfactory results. Our pres
ent stock affords you an ample
election of the world's literarv
masterpieces in single books
and in sets. All the late copy
righted fiction is here, as also
the finest lot ofgift editions, Ox
ford Bibles, Teacher's Bibles
prayer books, etc. we have ever :
carried. Whenever possible we '
seil books at less than the pub- !
lishers' prices. I
, Clears ,
If he smokes, probably nothing
will please him better -than a
box of his favorite cigars. The
chances are , that he buys his
cigars here, so we know what
brand he likes. Have holiday
boxes of 25 and 50 cigars and
make reduced prices by the box.
$1.00 per box up
We " . '. ,
now have
our entire line
on-display j(nd we ' ,
- urge you to call and .
examine it as early as you
can and as often as you choose.
We have an unusually good stock
this year gifts from every clime and
quarter. We are certain that the assort -ment
is the most extensive ever seen here.' The
lines noted in his advertisement give little more
than a hint of the beautiful array we .
. have . ,.
, - ( . pro-
-, vided .
In the .
mat-
. terof .. '
' price '
. . '. have .
a big
..J advantage, to. We, bought .
largely, paid cash and bought
for less than others, and we
give you the same advantage. If low .
prices on good goods is what you want
you will certainly do your holiday shop- '
ping here. Please make it a special point to see
the stock while it is complete. If you see any
thing you want to secure it will be 'laid aside
if a small payment is made.
Christmas Cards
These make pretty tokens of
good will ' to send to distant
friends, Most of those we show
were imported from Germaiy
and are extremty artistic.
Pictures
These make superb gift.' We
have a new line this year and
very one of them is a em.
Many of them are reproductions
of the best works of old mas
ters. 25c up to $15.00.
Smokers' Goods
Our magnificent assortment of
Meerschaum and briar Pipes is
the envy of every smoker.
Prices very low. Have cigar
to suit the most critical taste.'
in boxes of 25 and 50. Special
price by the box.
Kodaks .
Did you ever notice the man,
woman, or child, with a koda k,
what fun they seem to have:
we are agents for the Eastman
Kodakand supplies.
$2 up to $40
Try This Plan
Make a memorandum of those whom you will tend presents, In looking over this or any of our succeeding ads if
you get suggestions of gifts suitable f tjr some of those on your list, note them opposite the nam a, then when you come
in to see tha goods you can concentrate your attention on the lines you have noted. Try this plan this year.
Christmas Tree Trimmings
We have everything you need and our prices are the low
est to be had. Colored paraffine candles, 1 6 to 48 in a
box, according to size. : . Candle holders, Garlands.
Ornamer.-.s. Tinstl Wreaths. '
. Shaving Supplies .
If he doesn't shave himself give him a Gillet or Christy
Safety Razor, the best razors made. Per set S5.00 up.
A Is? hnve the finest ordinary razors, strops, mugs, shav
ing soaps, lotions, etc: :Dont overlook this line. .
Cutlery . . ; j
Ail boys, most men and some ladies vould like to receive
a good pocket knife. Ours are all guaranteed to . be satis
ftctory. Also have carving sets, i shears, manicure
Implements, etc. ' i. '
Desk Accessories
These are always desirable gifts and the line affords
wide selection as; to price. Fine box papers, paper
weights, ink wells, fountain and gold pens, desk' sets,
fancy blotters, etc.
, ..II 1
i Xmas Candy.'
The purest, richest and most toothsome candies are here
all of the favorite - varieties. Some beautiful holly
boxes just the thing to send to your lady friends. 40c
per box up. . ' ; '
v Perfumes
More perfume given every year. ,No question about the
acceptability of perfume if it is of the' high quality you
get here. Also have fine toilet waters Colognes, atomi
zers, oddr sets, etc-.4
; Goods on which a Mn ill j ayment has been mde wiU b; laid away
4'v . for.votii . .' ,
Bibles
Always a good gift' : We have Oxford
Bibles, Teachers' Bibles, Flexible
coves Bibles, etc. An ample line of
prayer books. Hymnals, books of de
votion, Church goods, Etc.
Cames and Toys
We have a separate depart-
ment for children's gifts and it
includes all the new as well as
all the bid favorite toys, games,
etc.
Fancy Goods
We have all the latest things in fancy
goods. Boxes for handkerchiefs, Ribb
bons, Trinkets, Neckties, Gloves, sus
penders, gloves, etc. Also fin trays
candles, picture frames, etc. '
Leather Goods
Some new things in this line you will want to see-Vanity
i bags, Fifth Avenue bags, and a large variety of other
; new bags, pocket books, purses, bill books, music rolls,
" etc. You cannot match our prices.
5 Stationery Items
' Many beautiful and useful gifts in this line. Fancy box
papers with holly decorations for the holidays. Paper
'- weights, fountain pens, gold pens, fancy ink wells, Port-
. folios, etc. i
Christmas Cards and Booklets.
KeeD in touch with old friends and acquaintances by sending them some little reminder at Cfiristmas time. For ' this
J purpose we have a lot of beautiful Christmas Cards, Booklets, etc. Some of them are artistic gems. Have them at
M any price you care to pay. )
Toilet Articles
Brushes, Mirror and Toilet Sets wha better gifts?
Have them mounted on Silver, Oriental pearl, Antique
ivory, stag, ebony and the finest natural woods. Quality
is of the best and the prices reasonable on all.
Mew Dolls
We have a regular Doll beauty show in our children'
department Toa.many different kinds of dolls to
enumerate them here. Prices low on all of them.
UEWLIN. DRUG COMPANY,
Ja Grande Oregon -
(OVf ITEMS
Mr, Jim Weaver was a La Grande visit
or Monday.
Rherman Rees is now on the ick list
Mis Bertha Sanford who has been ill
the past week, is again attending school.
Miss Bessie- Bloom, who has been
visiting in the city for the pa'sttwo weeks.
returned to her home near La Grande
Miss Nellie Eckersley, of Union, spent
Thanksgiving with parents in this city.
Mr. Will Bloom, was in La Grande
Monday on buini.
Miss Violletta Keller, who has been ill.
is improving.
Mrs. Dudley Peal, who has been visit
ing in the city, has returned to her home
in Alicel, -
Mr. Frank Parker and wife ar visiting
friends and relative in the Cove.
Dr. Corp was a La Grande visitor. ;
Miss Dana Wright is visiting relatives
in Baker City this week.
MR
Pendleton, Dec 8. Yesterday the"
largest reality transfer made during the
p?t year was filed in the office of County
Recorder Folsom, involving over 19.000
acres of grazing land.' The transfer was
made by Charles Cunningham, the theep
king, to J. N. Burgess of Antelope.
The land included in the sale contains
19 479.83 acres and Is located in the
Birch creek. Potts and Butter creek lo
calities, the purchase price being SI 16,-878.
The amount mentioned is merely for
the land and the appurtenances and im
provements on the ' ranches included in
the sale and does not cover the additional
sum paid for the livestock.
A fee of $10 was charged for filing the
waranty deed for record in the county
recorder' office.
Flftf CHICKENS ;
A number of Grant county poultry-men
have entered upon the experiment bound
to prove successful, of raising thorough
bred chickens of the most approved
breeds. For ome time Mr, Peter Kuhl
has been making a specialty of Brown
Leghorns, which seem among the best
breeds for wide ranging on the farm.
Another hardy breed of .almost incessant
layers is the Black Minorca. This breed
has received some attention at the hands
Mr. W, H. Johnson, but he has never gone
into the business of producing thorough
breds in that line. Grant County News.
IS SAUSAGE NOW
Now more will a faithful Fido joyously
greet his master with waggings of his
tailor mournfully bay at the new born
moon, for, this morning in the exuberance
of his joy and playful friskinass, he at
tempted to scar this morning' passenger
off the. track at the depot. The train did
not jcire, and. poor Fida is no more.
When last seen he was being ignominious
ly trundled off in a wheelbarrow by a Jap
section hand. "
TRYING WATER SlIIT
Judge Eakin is in Baker City trying the
case of Gardiner et al vs George Wright.
The case is one involving certain water
rights in Washington gulch. Judge. White
is disqualified from trying .the case be
cause of having brought the action for the
plaintiffs before he wa elected ,' circuit
judge. The attorneys for the plaintiffs
are Hart and Smith and A. B. Winfree,
and C. A. Johns representing the defend
MONEY LEFT OVER
Out of $1,000 appropriated for the
Walla Walla county school exhibit at the
Lewi and Clark exposition this summer
$310.59 remain unexpended, according
to an itemized statement filed by the
committee having the matter in charge
with the; board of commissioners. The
total expense of the exhibit was .$$89.41
Farmers Attention
When you want the Newlin Drug Com
pany over the Vergere telephone Just
ask Central for No. 4.
Located Mere
Dr. C. E. Hawke, of Portland, has lo
cated in this city, " and has offices in the
Sommer building. Office phone Red 1251,
residence phone Black 831. ,
Cleared For Action
When the body is cleared , and ready
for action, by Dr. King' New Life Pills,
you can tell it by the bloom of health on
the cheeks; the brightness of the eyes;
the firmness of the flesh and rriuscles;
the buoyancy of the mind. Try them, at
Newlin Drug Store, 25 cents.
When you want a pleasant physic try
Chamberlain' Stomach and Liver Tablet,
They are easy to take and produce no
gr.p.iig or or unpleat,. aS.a. Sold
by Newlin Druo Co.
And to do your wash easily you should look over our line
of soaps and washing powders with the view of lightening
' . your labors. Our soap line is complete and contains such
brands as
CiXs Goldn Star, Sill, Crystal White Laundry,
Luckel's Borax, Fels Naptha, Wool Peet's
Defender and No Rub soaps
Our toilet oaps are the best on the market A full line
of all the prominent brands of washing powders. Our
own delivery take your order to your door almost as
soon a ordered.
NEBRASKA GROCERY
MRS. MAGGIE SHEARER, Prop.
LUMBER
PPTAII Eh AT
WHOLESALE PRICES
Better Lumber and Cheaper than i$ sold in
La Grande, We deliver it to your build ng
Crande Ronde Lumber Co.
PERRY, OREGON.
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I FOR WINTER WASHING
Our new machinery and additional elp will enable us to do fami
lly -washing CHEAPER, QUICKER and BETTER than you can doit
yourself. We call for and deliver your laundry quickly and make epecial
ty of rush order work. Give us a trial and y:u will not be bothered
through the winter with family washing.
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Slock Holders' Meeting
Notice Is' hereby" given ihat there . wi
be a meeting of the stocky holder of tht
La Grande Commercial viud uuuaing
Association, in the library of tht Com
mercial Club building on Tuesday, , Dec
ember th., 1908. at tight o'clock p. m.
for the purpose of electing a . board 0
five driectors.
WH. MlLLIB, PHSIDHT