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IT MAY BE TOO LATE FOR
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
But It isn't too Uu to buy one of thos fin art square we have on displ7 .
Price range from $8 ingrain all wool, to $55 body brussels. Moquette and
Axninister. . All size. 9x9 up to 12x15. Rugs, email moquette and large
size. $3 to SB. Chairs, Center Table, Extension Tables, Desks, Music
Racks, small bookcase are always needed and are handy and useful. Visit
out show room on Depot street and let us show our line of couches. Best
bargain ever offered. -
OUR PICTURE DEPARTMENT
finest and Showiest Pictures Ever Shown in Town
Fin Colored Camp Scene, unframed, $ 1 .00, Framed. $4.50
Panel Etching, something xtra fine, 60 cents to $2.00
Burnt Leather Center Table Cover, California Crap patterns, $3.00
WOULD ESTABLISH COLOHY
Our frame and our picture are absolutely the finest ever showi
Christmas gift galore at from the lowest to the highest prices,
of all kinds at all prices.
in the city.
Framing
ADCOOK &
ADAMS
HARRIS,
AVENUE
WANTED
Potatoes Onions, Root Vegetables
Apples Hay, Oats, Barley
We pay Highest Market Prices for all Produce
we
W art receiving regular shipments of fresh egg which
. are quoting to the trade at $8.25 per case of 30 doz.
Fancy white clover honey from California, sweeter than
native etock." 24 frame cases at $3.25 per case. j .'.
We have a large lot of No. 2 apples which we ' quote at 40c
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Oregori Produce Company
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M THE GOlDEii GATE
Washington. Dec. 29. To 'found a col
ony, on an island not so far out from the
Golden Gate that habitation would be to
isolated and secluded, himself to be king
with loyal subjects doing him homage and
ftponsive to his every whim. This was
hfa dream of Peter Johnson, a Los Ange
es painter, or at least he led some people
in foreign countries to believe his inten
tions were about to this effect But re
maining in thi country, Johnson is not
only without a kingdom, hut can't even
get hf mail. Uncle Sam has heard of
his doings and through the Post Office
department has declared that for the
present Painter Johnson's mail had better
be withheld.
Johnson advertised in Danish papers
for men to become members of the
"League Ocenia" to establish a-coloney
on a Pacific Ocean Island. They wore to
contribute $100 to the society's lund,
according to the advertisements and in
return they were to receive 500 acres of
land on arrival at the colony. ' A pledge
was inclosed swearing the new subject to
allegiance to the "League Oceania" and
its "chief." Should any one be unfaithful
to the chief, he was to be dropped from
the society. . ' .. j
There was something doingin Denmark
when Johnsen's advertisement was read.
There was to be a new king in Norway,
why not on an island in the Pacific And
what opportunity to win the favor of the
new king by getting in on the ground'
floor!.
Down came the Danish on the United
States Consul Frazier at Copenhagen to
learn more of the promised land. He
looked about and then complained to the
post office department through the .de
partment of state that Johnsen's doings
might be open to criticism. , '
The post office department sent one of
its inspectors out to pay an official visit to
the island, and this unkind person report
ed that the "League of Oceania" was all
in Johnsen's mind. Neither did Mr. John
sen own any island. In fact, after finish
ing painting at Los Angeles Johnsen went
over to Randsburg, California, with his
whitewash and -brushes and when the
case came up, failed to make any defense.
California has boasted that this year she
has a painter in congress. Representative
McKinlay,' but this painter Johnsen
promised to bring even 'more fame than
the brilliant McKinlay has laid at the feet
of his beloved state. : "-
LUMBER
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WHOLESALE PRICES
Better Lumber and Cheaper than is sold in
La Grandf, We deliver it to your building
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Crande Romie Lumber Co
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I CITY BREWERY !
: JULIUS ROESCH, Proprietor.
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Largest Brewing Plant in Eastern Oregon
t :Ask for La Grande Beer and get the Best
.LA GRANDE BEER IS MADE IN LA GRANDE
AND SHOULD HAVE THE PREFERENCE-
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ST(KK HOLDER'S MEETING
Notice Je hereby given that the stock
holder of La Qrand Real Estate As
sociation will meet In the office of Wm
Miller & Bro. on Monday, January 5th
1908, at 8 o'clock P. M. for the purpose
of electing officer for the ensuing year,
and the transaction of such other busi
ness a may come before the meeting.
: . Wm Miu.hi. President
HUUIsUn
Rockv Mountain Tea Nuoaen
Buy KedleuM fer Buiy tnf.y
SruifS QMra BwlU sal Kama Vigor.
4 Matno fnr Onmtlrntlna. ln1 lire ( loo, T.lvc
aaa KidMv Trouble. Ilmplr. Eanuiin. Impiir
Wood, Bad Brwith, plurlh Bowrlt, IUwIwIi.
ami Heekarbe. It's Bocky Mountain T In tab
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Vauita Oeue Cowunr, Mwllarn, Wis
0UEN NUOOETt FOR SALLOW PE0PI
. NOTICE TO FRUITCROWLRS
The thirteenth annual convention of the
Northwestern Fruitgrowers Association
will be held at La Crande. , Oregon, Jan.
5-4-6. 1906. All member of the assoc
iation and all others interested in the fruit
industry are urgently requested to be
present A special program has been
arranged, and an interesting and instruc
tive meeting is assured. A special rate
of one fare and a third has been secured
from all points over all railroads for the
round trip. This far is issued on the
certificate plan, therefore take a receipt
for your money when you purchase your
ticket
C. D. Huffman, Sec Northwestern
Fruitgrowers Association.
La Qraude, Or. Deo. 21, 1905.
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. San Francisco, Dec. 29. According to
latest reports received here from the
Orient the boycott in China ha become
so serious that a number of American
houses have closed their doors until the
conditions change. There arrived here
yesterday froni the Orient on the steamer
Coptic R. Van Sant, who represented a
local firm at Shanghai. Mr. Van Sant,
in speaking of'.the boycott: .- ,
"The situation in China is very serious,
and there is absolutely nothing in the
stories that the feeling against American
goods has lessened. It has how extended
to 17 provinces, and In Canton and Han
kow the situation is just as bad a in
Shanghai. . ,
"The Americans are not doing 20 per
cent of the business they formerly did.
and at Hong Kong the Chinese were pur
chasing Australian flour at a much higher
price than that quoted by the Americans.
OTHER FOREIGNERS SUFFER ,
"The Chinese state that they will not
trade with the Americans until there is a
modification of the exclusion laws, bui
this. I told them, was hardly probable. In
the event of the United States failing to
P a law less trying than the present
one, che Chinese will adopt more' drastic
measures.
"The boycott has developed into an an-
ti-foreign feeling, and the British and
German business concerns in the Orient
aresuffering the loss of considerable
trade." '
WHEN THAT TIME (OMES
, It will be disgrace not to work when
one is able. '
Everbody will know that selfishness
will always defeat itsolf.
To become rich by making others
poorer will be cj.uidered a crime. "
TheQolden Rule 'will be considered
sound business philosophy.
The same standard of morality will be
demanded of men-as of women.- -
The business man will find that his
own interests are the same as those at
the other end of the bargain.
All hatred, jealousy and revenge will
oe regarded as a boomerang, inflicting
upon thrower injury intended . for others.
When men realise that t lere is no real
pleasure in wrong doing, as the sting of
paid that follows . will more than, out
weigh the fancied pleasure.
. Wnen no man w:ll say tnat the warld
owes him a living, since t.u world own
nim natrtug w.nc i he doii not pay for.
It owes a living only to cripples, invalids
who through misforouna are not . able to
help themselves.
When the best socety will consist of
men and women of brains, culture and
achievement, instead of those whose
chief business in fiffrja quand'ar uneanv
ed fortunosC- Ex. ' T ,
TO BUILD OPERA HOUSE
Twin Falls. Dec. 2". Twin Falls is to
have the largest - and most beautifu1
opera house in the sute. if not in the
west. It will cost not less than S6S.000
and will be completed by July 4 of next
year. The movement, to build the opera
house was sUi Uj yosthiday and in less
nan 24 hours $45,000 has been sub
scribed. Assurances of other subsenp
tians have been received and the pro
moters have already Ukjn steps to be
gin work.
D3TT USE A HOI
Until January 6th.. wj sell our S quart
combination hot water bottle and foun
tain syringe for $1.45. Sj our window.
. Newuin Druo Company
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Never before ha Oregon 'as a whole
been o hopeful as advancment as anti
cipated in 1 906. The conditions are
such to warrant this general conviction.
We all know that our population', has and
will cantinuj to Increase, and ' increased
population means the development of our
latest resources. To illustrate the storing
of the waters of the Crande Ronde' river
Catherine creek and their tributaries,
there is sufficient water to irrigate at
least 100.000 acres of land, in this val
ley, and on'such land a family can pros
per on forty acres. This would make it
possibly for' 10.000 people to live here
that possibly could not otherwise. This
would create a demand for over $1,000,
000 worth of necessities annually. It is
no idle dream to forsee such an increase
in our population during the next ten
year.
. STARTS ON LONa TRIP
Annapolis, Md., Dec. 29. The mam
moth steel floating dry dock Dewey, built
by the Maryland Steel Company for the
government got under way today from
the Patuxent river for its long ocean voy
aneof 14,000 miles to the Philippine
slands. where it is to be used at the na
val station at Olongapo.
SAlZfRS CERTIFICATES BOGUS
La Crosse, Wis., Dec 29. Henry A.
Salzer, who has until now believed he had
not been a loser in Oregon land frauds,
received word today from Oregon that all
his certificates, for which he paid $1V
083, are worthless.
La Grande National Bank
1 ESTABLISHED 18 87 ...
Capital Stock, Surplus and undivided profits $160,030 00
, ADVERTISED LETTERS
List of unclaimed letters remaining in
the La Grande, Oregon, post office for
the week ending Dec. 21st., '05.
Alexander Bert A. (2) Angerman A.
Evans Wm. Harmen C.
Kimball N. McBride O. M.
Roberts R. L. (2) Ryan B. E.
Williams Oao. L. Clark Mr. Anna
Hibbs R. E. Riley J. D.
Watson Mrs. Alice
The above list will be held 14 days and
then sent to the dead letter office. When
called for please say advertised Dec. 21,
1 906. Q. M. Richev. Postmaster.
BOYS' ClUB
Election of officers this evening Austra
lian ballot. Republicans and Socialists
seem to be leading parties. Every boy
be present.
LA GRANDE SCHOO L
OF MUSIC
PROF. DAY. PRINCIPLE.
MRS. DAY, ASSISTANT.
This is one of the best musical in
stitutions in the state, and that
people in this city and valley are
bogininngtodiscover the advantage
of this school. . The system U the
latest and most practical, and in
cludes all the latest discoveries in
the art of teaching music. The
school is divided into two depart
ments; No. 1 is for beginners from
6 years or more and are taught
the first three grades. Pupils come
one hour each day. This is no kin
dergarten system but far superior.
In No. 2 the grades are from 2 to
6. Here they graduate. Pupils
take 6ne or two lessons a week as
they desire. No scholars will be
permitted to remain in this school
who do not study.
Opposite the Foley House over
the candy store. Phone. 473.
VanBu
SUGGESTIONS FOR
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For the Gentlem
No Christmas present is more ac iV
smoker than a box of choice cigars. We have
them in boxes containing 1 2, 1 5 and 25 cigars, for
60c to $3.00 per box
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Gifts for smokers
Beautiful line of Meerschaum pipes and cigar hold
ers and Briar pipes, either plain or gold mounted.
For the Ladies
A nice box of Lowney's candies, all sizes
Comparative statement of deposits for five year
September 6, 1900'
B0. 1901
15. 1902
9,1903
" 6, 1904
November 9, 1905
$291,007 63
831.605 38,
498,378 84
653.601 39
671,854 02
' 613.029 52
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS'
GEORGE PALMER, President.
J. M. 'BERRY, Vice President.
X F. L. MEYERS, Cashier. ' '
GEORGE L. CLEAVER, Assistant. Cashier.
W, L, BRENHOLTS. Assistant Cashier. ' , '
J. M; BERRY, F. M. BYRKIT. A. B. CONLEY,
; C. C. PEN1NGTON, F. j. HOLMES. yV t,
To Whom it May Concern
This i to certify that the undersigned doing business in the State of
Oregon, County of Union, City of La Grande, do hereby swear that durini?
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the month of November, 1905, we sold to your Home Merchants 1410 tacks J
of La Grande Made Flour, and not one sack returned to us. Does thi not
show that the following brands is giving entire satisfaction to the public.
ROYAL PATEMT, SEA FOAN, JERSEY CREAM, j
CASH SPECIAL and OUR SEAL. .
Above all things Ladies ask your grocer what BLUE STEM PATENT is.
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YOURS FOR GOOD FLOUR
For the Mew Year's
Day Reception
you will fiod our store a "gold mind
of good thihgs." We have at your
service the very finest Ima of fooe
products required to make the most
delectable of dishes. Many of the
best require only to be dressed be
fore serving. You cannot fail to
find many suggestions for your table
by glancing over our stock, to do
which you are cordially invited.
PHONE MAIN 46
: QEDDEJ BKlf
NORTH FIR STREET
PIANO TUNING ,
J. C. Ardrey, a former resident of thi
city, but now near Portland, is in the city.
Mr. Ardrey is now in the ciano tunino
business, and. those having instruments
requiring attention can secure his ser
vices by leaving orders at Huelat's music
store. Mr. Ardrey will be in La Grande
only about ten days longer.
ANNUAL MEETING
" Of the shareholder of the Farmer and
Traders National Bank of La Grande,
will be held at their banking house in La
Grande on Tuesday, the 23d. day of
January, 1906, between the hour of 10
o'clock a. m. and 2 o'clock p. m. of said
day, to select a board of director for the
ensuing year and for such other business
as may come before said meeting.
J. W. Scriber. Cashier of the Farmer
and Trader National Bank of La Grande.
Dated thi 18th. day of December 1905
G. L FOWLLR :
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Truck and
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Wood and Coal
PHONE 1611
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All orders given prompt attention
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Wood! Wood! Wood! :
Good dry wood delivered
to any part of the city.
j ANY LENGTH, ANY KIND,
Special price on quantity
a orders. No order too 2
large or too small
Jamet Beavers, Red 1441 I