J r1-. - . fir. J II 1 : i 1 Hi i j I If i: i A Meriy Chri The Golden Rule Company Hopes that EVERYBODY enjoyed this great day to the fullest extent, and judging from the immense amount of goods we sold for the occasion, we believe they did. We appreciate this liberal patronage on the part of the public and ty show our appreciation are going to give the trade Watch for full i ll THE GOLDEN RULE JLiararest Otore- A. V. Remember every dollar cash purchase or paid on account entitles you to a chance on that $40SUIT-$40 THAT I GIVE AWAY SATURDAY! DECEMBER s 30th SUIT CLUB WINNERS C. J. VanderpooL $35 Suit New Club A.Ij. ANDREWS Haberdasher end Tailor t Just Received by W. II. j LINE OF I From The finest display of In the city. See the W. H. B OHN ENKAMP, i ANOTHER GREAT TREAT particulars la'cr 1308, 1310, 1312 Adams Avenue. Smallest Prices mm s Bohnenkamp a beautiful ROCKERS 1 75c up : China and Glass Ten Cent. Table in this Space I COMPANY SOCIETY DINNER PARTY Mrs. GeorgeAckles entertained a num ber of friends yesterday in a manner most gratifying. a bounteous dinner. The rooms were alluring in Christmas tide embellish m.iU aid a jolly atmos phere was prevalent TAFFY PULL 4 Little Miss Peninirton ' was tha charming hostess to a party of friends yesterday afternoon, and when she an nounced a "tiff -pull." the bright faces beamed with delight The .tooth pick contert was also a sourci of much merri ment In which Hazel McCrearv won flmt souvenir and Naomi Kirtley second. At 4:30 dainty refreshments were served. The afternoon which was "brim full of pleasure," will long be remembered by the following, who were present Florence McLaughin. Edith Stevens. Jean Owsley, Bessie Hendricks. Zo Bragg Naomi Kirtley. Gertrude Eakm. Cartmd Crandall, Hilda McCreary, Hazel Mc Creary and Hazel Jones. ' JOINT INSTALLATION A joint installation of the newlv elected officers, of the Masonic lodge and the Eastern Star was held last night at the Masonio hall. Following the ceremonies a banquet was given. MARRIED IAST EVENING SUYDAM CROWELL In this city on Wednerday evening, Dec. 2? at the resi dence of Frank Suydam in this city. Rev. 0. H. King officiating, Neal Suydam to Treeny Crowell both of this r.l Mr. Suydam is an errmlov of th I Grande Pawnbrokers and has lived in this city for several years. Miss Crowell is a native daughter of this city and is well known. They immediately went to thnir home on Nineth street where they will be at home to their friends. TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS We again wish to call vour attentinn i the fact that quite often our carriers are unable to place your Danar wham wind will not blow it awav and aiuin ask you to kindly put a box either on your gate post or on your porch. By so doing a great deal of annoyance both to vou and our selves may be avoided; If you do not get your paper, however, do not be backward about notifying us as that is the only way we have of knowing whether or not you are receiving your paper regularly. BOUND OYER In the cat 6 bfor Juatir. Wnimh yes- terday Nick Beaver was released from -- complicity in the assault upon J. M. Berry and Tom Collins was held in th mm $200 to appear before the circuit court LOCAL ITEMS Jack Hind of Heppner is in the city visiting friends. Frank Ayres n down from Kamela to day on business. Leroy Lomax is down from . Baker City on a legal business trip. J. V. Sherer is up from E!gin today- on a business trip. Mrs. W. A. Worstell went to Hot Lake this morning on a short visit W.'R. Kivett, the well known Boise lumberman, is in the city today visiting friends. George H. Currey is at home for a few days on account of illr.ess. Dr. George O'Connor is in Walla Walla on a businass trip. Mr. and Mrs. G. W.' Swaggart well known residents of Heppner. are in the city today visiting. Fred Bock is making ' preparations to go to Mexico within a few days on a business trip. J. A. Thronson is in Davton. Wash., on a business trip. He will return the last of the week. Mrs. William Dunn, aunt of Messrs C. S. and L. F. Dunn, came up from Portland this morning for a week's visit. Miss Belle Kellocr. one of the rnont nnn ular teae ert of the Fa'ter City schools i in '.u. holiday season. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wright of Newberg came up this morning to visit their son, J. K. Wright of this city for a short time. From here they will go to Sumpter to visi; O. W. Wright at that place. , John H. Leroux, of near Walla Walla, made a homestead proof before Register Davis today. His witnesses were William Mackin and William Cos tin of Walla Walla., The Georgia Harper Company arrived this morning from Pendleton to open their three night's engagement commen cing tonight Camilla is tonight's bill and Frou Frou and .The Gay Deceiver will follow. J. F. Alden, of Starkey, was a La Grande visitor today. Mr. Alden has a logging contract from the Grande Ronde Lumber Company, and states that he expects to placa about seven hundred thousand feet of logs in the riverthis season. He reports tha snow about six inches deep where"he is logging and that his work is progressing nicely. ' THANKS FOR ASSISTANCE We wish to thank many of our society ladies of this city for their assistance rendered our society editoress. Miss Lil lian McCall. In manv casus if m; Call is notified by telephone, it will enable her to suitably prepare the report This has been done in a great many instances, but many times weddings and small part ies are overlooked. Remember to call up Miss Mcall. Hlack 53 . when anv nr.if event happens and it will be properly re- corqea in me columns of the Observer. WE will have some thing to say in a few days LISTEN! i Chicago Store i 4 Until January 2 I will give ONE FOURTH OFF ON FANCY CHINA AND CUT CLASS j 10 per cent Off j ON HEATING STOVES j This is to reduce my MRS. T.N. A seven mill tax for the maintenance of the public schools was voted at the special school election. - Mr. Pete Biever and wife, are down from Pleasant Valley on a visit to rela tives and friends, and will return th their home tomorrow morning. During their stay in the city they received many pleasant calls from friends. Mr. Biever was formerly a resident of this city, and is at the present time a .trusted employe of the O. R. & N. Co. and is stationed at Pleasant Valley. - SECOND OPERATION A second operation was performed on Mrs. John Hampson of La Grande, at St Anthony's hosiptal yesterday evening. She has recovered from this operation and is getting along nicely today, although the two delicate operations have greatly weakened her. Mr. Hampson is in the city attending her. East Oregonian DAUGHTER BORN POLLOCK In this cy Saturday. Dec, 23. 1905. to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pollock, a daughter. REMAINS IN VIRGINIA (Scrlppa News Association Washington Dec. 27 The President expects to remain in Virginia until Sun day. ... OFF stock fjr stock taking 1 " MURPHY I GIFTS FOR SMOKERS Christmastide offers no better . oppor tunity than can be found in the . Key West Perf ecto Our line of these favorites embraces all sizes, and there is not one but would be treasured and prized by any "lover of the weed." r C. E. HACKMAN, Factory Corner Adams Avenue and Greenwood Street Red 1641 . DINE WEll ON NEW TEARS and you will fare welt all the rest of the year. To be sure of the right start eat your New Years dinner , HERE It will Include all the delicacies of the . season and some out of season. The The service will be perfect and the cook- . ing a delight The bill will, show you that the cost of living has not increased here at any rate. The Model Restaurant J. A. AibucMf, Proprietor OPPN DAY -ND NIUHT iml ticket (or P4 r. x i: 3 nexi term, 3 ::;r:.-- if