! JUST ARRIVED!
I GRAND PRE-EASTER SALE
LOCAL ITEMS
AT
THE GOLDEN RULE STORE 1
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT
This store dons its best dress that the people of La Grande and Crande
Ronde valley may have art opportunity to inspect under the most favorao!e
condtions our immense stock of grrcral merchandisethe greatest ever
shown in Eastern Oregon. No expense has b'en spared to make the event
one long to be remembered, and which will go down in store history as the
most successful exhibition of its kind ever attempted in La Grande
OET INTO STYLE,
STEP WITH EASTER'S GAND MARCH
Friday and Saturday Specials
; Ladies' Tailored Skirts and Jackets.
Men's Clothing and Fancy Neckwear.
Infants and Children's Shoes.
All Crockery and Glassware.
I THE GOLDEN RULE COMPANY
1308, 1310, 1312 Adams Avenue. 1
Largest Store- , Smallest Prices j
SHOES
The Mew Spring Styles now in
Come and Examine
jA. V. ANDREWS,!
TAIlDB mnA H ARFOn AtHFD
SPORTING EVENTS
DOINGS ON LOCAL AND (OAST
RIM, TRACK AND DIAMOND
WALLA WALLA'S FIRST CAME .
The much talked of team from Wall
Walla went down in -defeat to Whitman
college last Wednetday in ita first game
of the season. Gregory the city team
twirler was put out of business in the
seventh with seven runs chalked to his
record. The score was 1 1 to 2 in favor
of the students. If such aggregation
of school boys can administer so decisive
a defeat. La Grande will have a fair
showing against the Walla Wallans next
month.
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BUY A LOT IN
! HOMF INVFSTMENT ADDITION
Each , lot nearly an acre with water right. We
sell these tracts on installments
$25.00 CASH, AND $5.00 PER ANONTu
These tracts are the best bargains to be ob
tained in La Grande.
I mCa Srande investment Co
We write Insurance, make abstracts, and want your loans.'
There's nothing better
Swift's Premium Hams
Bacon and
Lard,
Remember
"Swiffs Prem
ium Brand"
stands for all
that is best
A full line always on hand.
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THE CITY GROCERY AND BAKERY
E. POLACK, Propri''
PLEASANT PARTY
A big carry-all loaded down with mem
bers! f the Oamen-krants rumbled over
the hills to May park last night where
the occupants took possession of the C.
S. Williams home and proceeded to enjoy
themselves. The object of the party was
on the surprise order but Mrs. Williams
refused to be surprised, having heard all
about it before the arrival of the would
be surprisers. Howsver the party suffer
ed nothing from this, and in fact it was a
decided advantage. The evening was
spent with much jollity and finally the
merry crowd satisfied their plate as well
as furnishing much amusement, by roast
marsh mellaws. .The finishing touches
to the refreshment program came with
the annoucement of "Hot cakes." and
maple syrup.
Those present were: Misses Gertrude
Mitchell, Alice McKinley. Marie Clark,
Ada Fowler, Emma Clark, Mertie Aldrich,
Allie Stephens, Jenette Clark, Zada
Haney, Mable Williams. Mr. and- Mrs.
J. H. Dupes, Mrs, S. D. Crowe. Messers.
Mr. Edwards, Mr. Masses. Mr. MacLen
on, Mr. J. R. Smith.
BRICK STRUCTURE STOPS RUNAWAY
The J..W. Whit delivery wagon, mad
a lively run down depot street last even
ing and cam to a sudden stop when it
hit the Arcade saloon corner. The team
had started near the Depot and on reach
ing the corner of Depot and 1 Jefferson
Avenue tried to turn down the avenue.
However, it failed to make the sharp
turn and ran on the side walk Saddling
the cornet of the Arcade saloon. Luck
ily the corner is of brick and strong
nough to withstand , .the tar
rible onset. The tongue of . the
vehicle snapped m two - otherwise there
was no damage don the wagon or team
OTPSIfS RELEASED
t
The three dusky gypsies who were ar
rested and placed in jail yesterday - after
noon for doing palmistry stents, were re
leased late In the evening and their fines
remitted, on the proviso that they Start
eariy this morning, for another . location.
They have departed; 'tis well.
Mrs. Rose Crumps of Walla Walla
transacted business here yesterday,
F. A. Clarke of Enterprise was h La
Grande yesterday.
R. Hooper went to Boise Idaho this
morning.
Tom Bells came over from Elgin last
night.
Miss Bessie Combs, of Wallov;a. is
visiting friends in La Grande this week.
A. E. Hicks of Pendleton, had business
in the city yesterday.
D. H. Steward, manager of Steward's
opera house is in Elgin today.
A. C. McKeen of Durkee had business
in La Grande yesterday, "'
John Downey, the popular young Eiler
Piano man of Portland, is in the city.
Carl Stackland was over fromth Cov
yesterday and stated the outlook was
bright for a large fruit crop thie season.
' Miss Fannie Goodall is here from Port
land visiting her Grande Ronde ' valley
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stoddard are in Salt
Lake City attending the Mormon confer
ence ther.
" W. I. Dishman and Ex-Mayor Smith, of
tlgin, were La Grande visitors last
evening.
M. L. Causey went to Imbler this
morning to look after his orchard hold
ings. , i
Julius Fisher has purchased the Jordan
residence property on the north side of
the tracks.
Mrs. Frank Tony, of Baker Citv. is in
La Grande thie week visiting her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Kinsey.
The I. O. O. F. Grande Lodoe of
will be held in Portland May 22d of this
year.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Dickey, who have
been visiting their brother, J. W. Dickey,
took their departure this morning for the
Sound.
Dr. George O'Connor, a ohvsiciar. and
capitalist of La Grande, has been here
today on a brief visit. Pendleton East
Oregonian.
W. J. Lachner, of Baker Citv. candi
date before the Republican primaries for
congress from this district, is in La
Grande today.
Arthur Miller, a Drominent farmar
of Wallowa is in the citv this weak. Ha
goes from here to Walla Walla where he
will spend a few days visiting.
Mrs. C. L. Hazelwood. of Elcrin. is in
the city because of ill health. She spent
several weeks her and returned to her
horn only a short tim ago thinking she
was improved, only to find it necessary
to continue treatments.
Portland wholesale fruit and nrnHnr.
house wants local airenL rnniHmir In
La Grande, to call on trade remilarlv.
Address with references. Fruit md Pro
duce, car La Grande Evening Observer.
A carload of doors and windows all sizes and kinds
guaranteed first class. If you are going to build
let us figure with you for anything in building ma
terial. Also a complete stock of poultry netting.
Good fence and wire gates. Do not forget about
our fishing tackle, you will need some soon
22 Calibre Rifles
I have all kinds, and
prices,
that kill
in proportion; the kinds
MRS. T.N. MURPHY!
Hardware and crockery,
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W. W. Randall is interviewing the
voters of Summerville precinct today, ,
H. C. Day of Portland is in the city
today in the interest of the Bankers Life
Association.
Miss Evalyn Rohan, a teacher in the
city schools is sick and Miss Gertrude
Beiver is substituting her position.
J. I. narry ot J-oruana is in me cay
today. Mr. Harry was formerly an
official of the American Federation of
Labor.
Grandma Palmer will celebrate her
ninety-second birthday tomorrow and
will be at the home of her daughter Mrs.
B. W. Giandy on Fourth Street, in the
afternoon and will be pleased to receive
all her friends who may call.
Mr. S. C. Goff of Elgin is in the city
today. Mr. Goff states that sura signs
of spring are appearing- around Elg'n.
Plowing starts Monday and some of the
saw mills are already in full bias):. Con
ditions were never better, during the six
teen years Mr. Goff has resided in the
vicinity of Elgin, for a ' more bounteous
crop and an era of general prosperity.
RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE
To the officers and Patriarchs of Star
Encampment No. 31 I. O. O. F., we, your
committee appointed to draft resolutions
of sympathy for Patriarch KelU on the
loss of his wife by death, beg to submit
the following:
Whereas the Angel of Death has en
tered the home of our fellow Herdsman,
Sylvester Keltz and taken therefrom his
beloved companion, and
Whereas, the loss to him is the greatest
that could be sustained by him in this
world, therefor be it
Resolved that w extend to our beloved
Patriarch Kelti our heartfelt sympathy in
this, his hour of severest trial and great-,
est bereavement, and be it further
Resolved, that a copy of these resolu
tions be spread upon the records of this
Encampment, and a copy sent to Patri
arch Keltz.
Committee.
NOTICE
Remember that Saturday, April th 7th
will be the last day. that the people of
Union county will get' a chance to buy
furniture and ranges below cost.
I have had a large business since I
started this sale and any one who has
not taken advantage of these prices will
be more than repaid if they will call and
look over my stock and prices. I need
money and must have it. I have tha
the goods and have a right to sell them
at any price I wish. This week from 25
to 40 per cent saved. Yours truly,
Fred Jacobs.
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HIGH LIVING
s possible at low cost. Our patrons are
particularly well fed, yet none could ba
accused of spending too much money on
the "inner man." At
THE MODEL RESTAURANT
excellent meals are served at a very
reasonable price.
The food is of the finest quality; well
cooked and well served. - Dining room is
well appointed and comfortable.
The Model Restaurant
J. A. Arbutklf, Proprietor
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and xi iir
W,WI WcklTC J (A
STEIN BLOCK AND ADLER'S
CLOTHING AT
Wholesale
Prices
JSrt saving to the man who would dress well. We intend to discontinue
our men s and Boys' department, therefore , our money saving opportunities on all
lines, including new spnng and summer appatel, should interest every man and boy
READ ON
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$7 O C Will dress you with a new spring style sack, they are I well worth to the
U J "rer $12.00
9 7 S for" wool, sing!, squar cut sack, very best of serge lining and hair cloth
' I J front- A nw spring suit that any man would pay $12.60 to $18.00
'i ' A T IT Th' Bnt0,.!,lte c?'lt.i" variet of upwards of six styles, in black, and
Ft f f IncludM the hi8h standard clothes that you pay any reputable merchant
. 1 U U - failor ,r0m $30 10 540 for'' Th Stin nd Dior's suits will be found
-T- M . th' offer. You can save on these garments as the regular pric rang
FU j Q AA from $18 to $27
1 O.UU We Invite you to Investigate for yourself
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