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THE GOLDEN RULE STORE
SIf you ueed wearing apparel to tide you through the remainder of the winter, or want
to secure some especially good bargains, it will pay you to look over our numerous
tables of remnants, odd lots in shoes, Underwear, Hosiery, Clothing, House Furnish-,
ings, Crockery, Etc. . . -' . . :- . . '
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NEW STOCK ARRIVING DAILY
NEXT WEEK WE WILL SHOW AN IMMENSE LINE OF NEW GOODS .
I THE GOLDEN RULE
Largest Store-
I Have increased my stock of
Mens Furnishings
One half and carry the best I
can buy in shoes. :: :: ::
!A. V. ANDREWS,
THE CITY GROCERY AND BAKERY
E. POLLACK, Propr.
Keeps the Best Groceries, Vegeta
bles Etc. Call up Telephone Main
75 and give us a' chance to get
aqualnted.
AID
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At
1308, 1310, 1312. Adams Avenue.
OUR REPAIR DEPRIMENT
it equipped with everything to en
able us to do high-class work. It
it ineharge.of a skilled and there
nu job too delicate or too difficult to
be successfully treated.
Jewelry watches. Etc given to ut
for repairs will receive our prompt
and careful attention.
J. II. PEARE.
; Jeweler and Optician
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SALE
COMPANY
Smallest Prices :
SOCIETY
WEDDINO RECEPTION
A pretty wedding reception was tenderd
Mr. and Mrs. 0. B. Stoddard, who were
recently married in Salt Lake City, by
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Nibley, parents of
the bride. The evening wat spent in
pleasant conversation and delicious re
freshments were served.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. L.
J. Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. A.. S. Qeddes,
Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Ferrin, Mr. and Mrs.
W. K. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. E. Christoff
erson, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bramwell, Mr.
and Mrs. W. Y. Stoddard, Mr. and Mrs.
A. Thomas, Mesdames N. W. Schofie'd,
H. P. Pidcock and George Stoddard.
Misses Maud Schofield. and Minnie Lind
say. "at home"
Yesterday afternoon about forty ladies
were delightfully entertained at the home
of Mrs. J. J. Carr on 2d. street Cards
furnished amusement for the guests, Mrs.
Cavana winning first honors, "Yolando,"
one of Charles Major's latest books, and
Mrs. Guliing second, an etching In brown.
At four o'clock the rooms were darkened,
and the glow from softly shaded lights
gave a very pleasing effect.
Refreshments were then daintily served
by the hostess, assisted by Misses Car
men Stoddard and Lillian McCall, the
menu consisting of three courses as fol
lows: Fruit talad Nut bread sandwiches
Coup Jack Five Spots
- Black Coffee
While no distinct color scheme was
closely adhered to, the decorations of
pale pink and green lent an added charm
to the artistic arrangement After con
gratulations ' were extended to their
charming hostess upon the success of her
"At home," the guests departed.' -
Mrs. Wetsley Harrison gave a pretty
little party for Miss Hillary of Portland,
last evening at her. pleasant' home on
.Fourth etreet' Progressive flinch was
the amusement .for the evening. Miss
Hillary who hat been visiting friends for
the past few weeks wiil return to her
home tomorrow evening, v-
The Ladies Aid Society 'met with Mrs.
Conditt yesterday afternoon,
MEXICAN (OITON
- Although boasting a warm climate and
a near neighbor to Texas. Mexico doet
not raise enough cotton to supply het
own mills. The Mexican crop in .1904
was slightly, under 1 00.000 bahs. The
United States supplies the deficiency for
Mexican spinners.
KIILS RESOLUTION
fi 1pr NVw Awnrintion)
Des Moines, la., Feb. 8. The house
tMy ( kit ad a resolution proUstm.
against the seating of Smoot
W, K. Davis went to lmbler this morn
ing on a business trip.
.W, R. Taylor, John King and E. A.
Dudley are over from Athena on business
before the circuit court "
Sheriff T. D. Taylor.of Umatilla county
it over today to appear as a witness
before the court
William Moore, agent or, the Pacific
Elevator Company at Pendleton, came
over this morning and left for Walter
Pierce's ranch to spend a few days.
. Merchants are now receiving their
spring goods, and fronvthe amount arriv
ing a good trade is certainly expected by
La Grande merchants.
The candidates Ih this part of the state
who make all their political announce
ments from Portland better go tiere to
get their votes also. Salem JournaL -
Rev. H. H. Mower went to Union this
morning. Rev. Gillilan will take charge
of the regular meeting this evening . at
the M, E. church. ,
Captain J. H. Alexander expects to
leave this evening for Seattle where he
will visit his son who resides there. The
Captain expects to be absent about ten
days or two weeks.
Senator Walter Pierce passed through
the city this morning oh his way .to. Hot
Lake. Mr. Pierce is just recovering, frori)
a severe attack of la grippe, and! goes' to
his resort to recover his healthy '
Commissioner Selders, while traveling
from his home in the Cove ' on February
4, saw a squirrel playing, ajopg the road
side. This is rather early orjhase little
animals to be out. - ; - ,
Mrs. John Coyte, whose husband was
formerly a dispatcher at this place, is .in
the city today., the 'guest of Mrs. P.J.
Theison. j She will goto Huntington to
night ' '.
Scott ' Z. Henderson, : will soon an
nounce his candidacy for the office of
diftsict attorney for Union and Wallowa
counties Mr. Henderson is well known
throughout the state end his friends pre
dict that he will win the race.
How it makes the hearts of the boys
and girls thump to stand in front of the
windows and view the messages Cupid
has left for St. Valentine to deliver. It
makes the hearts swell, but the pocket
books will diminish. The Dalles Chron
icle. those who delight in astronomical re
search will have an opportunity to see a
total eclipse of the moon this evening.
The moon will be in total eclipse begin
ning at about eleven o'clock and will con
tinue shady for about an hour.
W. A. Hillis, representing the Peters
Cartridge Co., gave a free exhibitiorfof
fancy and expert rifle shooting. A num
ber of gun enthusiasts attended his exhib
tion and were clearly well repaid for the r
time. Mr. Hillis is an expert with the
rifle, performing feats which would be
impossible to one not an expert .
February
. You have realized the economical advantages during our sales the
, past few weeks. The next few weeks will be a combination of
Clearing sales and showing of new spring goods '
I REMNANTS IN DRESS GOODsl
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CLOAKS, SUITS; SHIRT; WAISTS
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Farlv showing of
ii Men's Clothing Overcoats, Underwear,
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Agents
I have the celebrated Atkins
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give penect sausiacuon, mei uv -
try one and be convinced. You wHl also find my stock J
complete in axes, sledges, wedges, peaveys, .-logging J
tongs, chains, etc. Do not forget about the low" price
I am making on a few heating stoves I have left.' See, J
our fine assortment of fancy chinaware ' in plain 'and
decorated.
MRS. T-N.
Hardware
. C. E. Cochran '' is over from Union
today. '".-.
Mr;. tC:r!: !;ft'thi: tt""""" fw Enter
prise -where 'she will visit her brother,
Archie Miller, for several "days. ' .
Mr; and Mrs. C A. Norden of Kamela
came down this morning to .appear as
witnesses before the court today.
Tom Johnson ' returned this morning
from Hilgard where he had been on
official business.
. J. W. Elliot of .Baker City is in the city
and will probably move his family down
In the near future.
William and' E. Hogobooin, wall known
race horse, owners, are in the city today
from theirhome in Walla Walla. ,
The special meetings at the Central
Church of Christ are arousing consider
able interest and each night finds the
audience growing. Rev. King will speak
tonight his subject being "In Christ".
Jacob Newman is at the La Grande
Hospital receiving medical treatment.
Mr. Newman has been in ill health for
sometime and his care is rather too
much for Mrs. Newman, hence his tem
porary removal to the hospital.-
: RECISTRATIONSV " "
J. A. Matot.r who has charge of the
registrations gave out the following fig
ures: La Grande precincts
Elsewhere in the country
449
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Total registrations
1149
ATTENTION FISHERMEN , V
A meeting of The Eastern Oregon Fish
and Game association is called for Satur
day night at the Commercial Club.V
Members are urged to ba present &nd
hear a report for the yeor.
Geo. L. Cleaver, Sec.
:r TOR COMMISSIONER
Ben Brown of Island City while in the
city today announced his .Intention of filing
hit petition to become a candidate before
the Republican primaries for the office of
county commissioner,
Accumulated during January Sales
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new. elegant linp. nf
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forthe Ladies' Home Journal
; Gross Gut saws; which j
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MURPHY!
and crockery.
. HELD f OR RAPE
A true bill of rape wat fpund" by the
grand jury last evening against faui
Rohr naming Eva Crawford, aged 17, as
the complainant Bonds to the amountof
$750 were furnished by Fred Bock and
E. Vandermulen. The defendant has en
tered a plea of not guilty. The date for
trial has not been set. . .
A NEW SHERIff
Sheriff C. C.Penington .today resigned
as sheriff of Union county and the county
board of commissioners apoin ted . Deputy
Sheriff Tom Johnson to succeed. Sheriff
Johnson has secured a bond of $10,000
which was. approved., . Mr.. JPcnjngtan
resigned for personal reasons. ,-'
: YOU'LL PAY. WITH PLEASURE . . .
for every meal you eat here. It. will be a
combination of good food, good cooking
and good service.
OUR RESTAURANT '
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is intended for people who appreciate
good eating, also for people who like the
good things of life at a moderate cost.
If you belong to that class come , in and
see what "we can do for you.
The Model Restaurant
J A. Aibuckl. Proprietor
ne iltlckew for f 4 3U
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