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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 12, 1905)
mm ' ? '. r ' Walk a block ena save a dcHar SOME You can do this buyiryour HOLID AY 1SI10ES mil FROM J w 1 SUGGESTIONS Possibly you have heard "talking machines" and have not cared much for them, but remember that there are machine thai reproduce only sound and Bona; the seetaes. and the perfect axpressson for which jroa pria music ar reproduced onlv by tha modern Edison Phonograph and the Edison Gold Moulded Records." These qual-kes dis tinguish the Edison Phonograph from all iU bniUtk Phonograph 10. 20 & JO doDaT. X 1 Books In all jrour Holiday planning think of books. Tbeycom tha 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 stock affords sou an ample election of the world s literary masterpieces in single books tod in seta. All the late copy righted fiction b here, as also the finest lot ofgift editions. Ox ford Bibles. Teacher's Bibles, prayer books, etc. we hare ever carried. Whenever possible we ell books at less than the pub lishers' prices. Clears If he smokes, probably nothing will please him better than a box of his favorite cigars. The chances are that he buys bis cigars here, so we know what - brand he likes. Have holiday boxes of 26 and SO cigars and make reduced prices by the box. $1.00 per box up We now have .... our entire line on display and we urge you to call and examine it as early as you . can and as often as you choose. We bavs an unusually good stock this year gifts from every cSme and quarter. V m------ ZUi Itz Z ment is the most extensive ever seen here. The Dnes noted in his advertisement give little more : than a hint of the beautiful array we , ' have pro- . t vided . In the - -.. mat- . tor of price have ' a big ', 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 securi 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 Germany and are extremty artistic. Pictures " These make superb gifts. We have a new line this year and vnr one of them is a gem. 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. PricesVery low. Have cigars to suit the most critical taste, in boxes of 25 and 60. Special price by the box. " Kodaks Did you ever notice the man, woman, or child, with a koda what fun. they seem to have: we are agents for the Eastman Kodakand supplies. $2 up to $40 Try This Plan Make memorandum of those whom you will send presents. In looking over this or any of our succeeding ads if TV . you get suggestions of gifts suitable for some of those on your list, note them opposite the name, then when you come " in to see the goods you csq 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 paraffins candles. 16 to 48 in a box. recording to size. Candle holders, ' Garlands. Or..tments. Tinsel wreaths. : Shaving Supplies If he doesn't shave himself give' him a Gillet or Christy Safety Razor, the best razors made. Per set $8.00 up. ' Also have the finest ordinary razors, strops, mugs, shav ing soaps, lotions, etc. Don't overlook this Una ' . v. Cutlery, , 1 All boys, most men and some ladies would like to receive a good pocket knife. Ours are all guaranteed to be satis factory. Also . have carving sets, shears, manicure Implements, etc ' :: " ' Desk Accessories 4, 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 seta, fancy blotters, etc ' v. Xmas Candy. The purest richest and most toothsome candies art here all of the favorite varieties. Some beautiful holly boxes just the thing to send to your lady friends, 40c per box up. .'. .-. i Perfumes, ; '.!"'. V 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 water Colognes, atomi zers, odor sets, etc Goods on 'which a small jayment has been made will be laid away ,. . . t ....... t ... ,. . ... ... ' tor you Bibles Always a good gift We have Oxford Bibles, Teachers' Bibles, Flexible coves Bibles, etc An ample line of r, rayer 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 old 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 fine trays , candles, picture frames, etc Christmas Cards and Booklets.' . Keep in touch with old friends and acquaintances by sending them some little reminder at Christmas time. For this purpose we have a lot o( beautiful Christmas Cards, Booklets, etc Some of them are artistic gems. Have them at Leather Goods Toilet Articles : Some new things in this line you will want to see Vanity Brushes, Mirrors and Toilet Sets whas better gifts? bags. Fifth Avenue bags, and a large variety of other i Have them mounted on Silver, Oriental pearl. Antique new bags, pocket books, purses, bill books, music rolls, i ivory, stag, ebony and the finest natural woods. Quality etc. You cannot match our prices. I is of the best and the prices reasonable on alL Stationery Items New Dolls Many beautiful and useful gifts in this line. Fancy box We have a regular Doll beauty show in our children's papers with holly decorations for the holidays. Paper department. Too many different kinds of dolls to weight, fountain pens, gold pens, fancy ink wells, Port- enumerate them here. Prices low on all of thsm. folios, etc H ! ' ' " ' ' . .- ' - . . SEWLIN DRUG COMPANY, Jja Grande Oregpn The air is foil of new electric railway project. Hardly a day passes without reports of fresh registrations in the Sec retary of State's oSce at at Salem. Some have a reeceoaed territory to serve, av dustriei to devetope. substantial pop behind them, financial resources to build them others? ., One which well is the road to tha Union Valley, connecting Union, La GtokJc, Cove, Hot Lake. Elgin and Summerrine. with aa extension north wards into the Summerville timber sec tion. The capUlU behind it are stated to be mainly residents of New Haven. Conn. Only those familiar with the rich resources of the Grande Ronde valley, and its neighboring territory can form a true estimate of the traffic to be develop ed. Early construction is promised. This is the first enterprise of the kind in Ore gondeveloping tha resources of a fertile district where freight wiU be by far the largest contributor to its profit, and hav ing no large urban population to draw on, nor suburban residential town Sites to foster. It will be built in reliance on what grain, fruit, timber, butter, eggs, poultry, can Be prooubeu. uj L ..J for the comparatively short mileage the line offers. .Such a line is a direct stimo- lous to intensive fanning on small steer age. Bringing transportation to the farm gat, the electric road, on the one hand, diminishes the cost of production to the farmer, - and on the other band re moves that muddy road hither, with the perils to body and soul of which much has lately been heard. Portland Oregoo- , (CfUBACT fCK WC3.C00 ELS L. E. AQingham was in from his saw mill on tha Matoles the first of the week. Mr. Allingham says the Great Southern Railway company has awarded him a contract for 2.000,000 ties, which are to be delivered at the Des Chutes at the point where the prospective road will cross that stream. This looks like busi ness. Prineville Review. (OLDEST SAY-OF TEAS The mercury dropped to 28.6 degrees above zero this morning and gave this the distinction of being the coldest day of the season. The temperature has begnn rising and the indications are, according to the official forecaster, that tomorrow will be much warmer. - The coldest day heretofore this season occurred during the latter part of November, when 89 degrees was recorded. There was heavy frost this morning and a penetrating east wind, reminding one of the near approach of winter. Portland Journal. SANTA CLAt'STS LETTER BOX. Santa Clause has left -a latter box at the Newlin Co. Stationary Store for the children to mail their letter to him. Bow bard a smother be to eoat before) she ean get bet child to take Its first step. is M jut aoout as nam to in duos a eoo valid, espe- ulierin firmed In- dally one with weak ness of (he langs, to 11 w a-jjjjr take the flnt step to health. TWe Is a lack of eunfidencA, and perhaps a cru'hlns; experience of a former failure which dobreiutes and discoursges the sufferer. In spite of doubts and fears you will take the flnit stop to health when you take the Aral dose of Dr. Ftnree's (jnltlrn Medical Discovery. It imver fails to help. In ninety-eight casus out of one hundred It never fails to cure. Never mind about the symptoms. Obstinate cough, blundlng of the lungs, spilling of blood, eraacinilon, nlr'it-nwent, con'l t'.vm which If norlocJ or ti!iklllfully tr- tteJ tor.nlmio lu connutnpi.i'ii, have all burn porfncllv and permanuntly cured by "violJoii Mthlical Dwcovery. . M sm thniikful to a&v that n Pfo Golden Muuii'al Dlncovurv cured me of cua- sunniHon." wrilue Jlrj. Mtuio u IHsnum. of juoTtfiuuia. r. it mj dusiui baa inun baa and for surersl monui Iwfore I bpsan the n of your mudlclne I bad ivmniiim. .,r n,n. umutiun. lied olglil-swmu. s bed court, lout of appetite and a imi lone of tluab. Titers wets utuer ymilom of dlnotie itikt dlMPpeared by ibe ue of the W'luine. Ur Hie time I vmmI one bottle of '.IUvn Mvd icsl iJucoverr ' I began U) regain ur appe tite ana alter umiut two ana a lialf buttlus OX couub was curod. I could eat bvartllv ouk aereu bottlu of '(ioldva the - f i and all ymptoua of oooMiaiutlon biiJ dla lie Praeurlptluu.' Am Tory thankful inottred. Uedlral DfMoverr aad one of : T. M. StubbleHeM It wiS pay yon to cerne and see 2 the srock, and get pr cs. I also do your shoe repairing oa : Lewis Building, Opposite Somer Hcose . : T. M. STUBBLE FIELD MMMMMM VV,"y.!llV,V"V",i""" e reived ou to iKh benuHt. I believe I would bavetoan 0l If I ban waltwl and not lakeo Vr. Pierce' 0ldn WudU al LrUcovurr. . flick persona are Invited to consult Dr. E. V. Pforoe. by loiter, absolutely without fee or charge. Every ietw Is regarded a sacredly confidential. Each answer 1) mailed In a plain envelope. Address Dr. B. V. Pierce. Invalids' Hotel and Surg eel Institute, Buffalo, a. Y. TheOattnvia ha taken a number of order for engraved visiting cards as a result of th advertising ws have been doing for th pas', two weeks. Those wtsning extra fine soric should giv us a call and see our line of samples before rdering. WASH AY COMES WEEKLY And to do your wash easily you should look over our tin of soaps and washing powders with tha view of Ugh tuning ' your labor. Our soap bne is complete and contains such , '. brand a ' Caks Go.dn Star, S!!3t, Crystal lY&te Leuncry, LuckePs Borax, fels Naptha, Wool Pcct's Defender and No Rub soaps Our toil at soaps are th best oa th market. A full line of 3 th prominent brands of washing powder. Our owa delivery take your order to your door almost a' , soon aa ordered. NEBRASKA GROCERY MRS. MAGGIE SHEARER, Prop. ft I i m . ' ' ' ' Yes, They are laodl A I what every man says with each fj puff of a VISTA ORADA cigar. it. a ui oest . tor ne money that can be procured, and you can get more enjoyment from this luxurious smoke than from any cigar mad and sold at th same figure. Try one and you will never smoke any other. Manufactured by CCIIACKMAN. Far.tnrv Cnmar Artam Imihu mmA j i Greenwood Street ( , Red 1641 I LUMBER j rRETAILED AT WHOLESALE PRICES Bc'tter Lumber and Cheaper , than U sold In La Grande, We' deliver it to your building Grande Roride Lumber PERRY, OREGON. . . FOR WINTER WASHING; 1 Our new machinery and additional help will enable us to do faml lly washing CHEAPER, QUICKER and BETTER than you can dp IV yourself. W call for and deliver your laundry quickly and make special ty of rush order work. Oive us a trial and ysu .will not be bothered through the winter with family washing. A.B.C STEAM LAUNDRY ft:'-. I ..... !' . : " -: ,WONE Main 7 La Ctfaitt . Orejjcn. Healthy, happy babies. Mother say that HollisUr Rocky MounUin Tea it th greatest baby medicine in he world 1 Makes them strong, wall and active. 88 cents, Tsa or Tabieta. Nbs-um Dtoa Co. Th price of pretty face Is $1.0d three package of Htll'ster's Rocky Mountain Tea brings red lips, bright syss and lovely color. SS cent, Tea or Tablet NtwuN Diuo Co. .--. ;