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GRAND PRE-E ASTER SALE
AT
THE GOLDEN RULE STORE
SPCIAL BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT
This store dons Its best dress that the people of La Grande and Grande
Ronde valley may have a opportunity to inspect under the most favoraD?e
cond tions our Immense stock of grcral merchandise, the greatest ever
shown in Eastern Oregon. No expense has been 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
"As well be out of the world as out of fashion," es
pecially uLen vou can attire yourself at so little cost
as we of fe spring beauty in new wash stuffs, dainty
shirt waists and undermuslins, stylish trimmed and
street hats, jnobby men's suits, swell neckwear, the new
things in menY hats and footwear
THE GOLDEN RULE! COMPANY 1
Ijarorest 8 tor
1308, 1310, 1312 Adams Avenue.
Smallest Prices
SHOES
The New Spring Styles now in
Come and xamine
jA. V. ANDREWS,!
TAILOR and HABERDASHER
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SUY A LOT IN
HOME INVESTMENT ADDITION
Each lot nearly an acre with water right We
sell these tracts on installments
$25.00 CASH, AND $5.00 PER MONTH I
These tracts are the best bargains to be ob
tained in La Grande. .
I a Srcrnde Investment
We write insurance, make abstracts, and want your
There's nothing be
Shift's Premium Hams
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LOCAL ITEMS
Bacon and
Lard,
Remember
"Swift Prem
ium Brand"
Unas for - all
that is best
A full line always on hand.
THE CITY GROCERY AMD BAKERY
E.POLACK, Propr.
Mrs. J. J. Fowler and daughter, Mrt.
Retha of Portland are visiting councilman
Q. E. Fowler.
J. M. Murphy visited the Cove yester
day in hi candidacy for the nomination
of .Sheriff.
Steinback left last niffht for ooints
in Oregon and Washington in the interest
of railroad insurance.
L. H. Russell, who recently returned
from a business trip to Chicago, left this
morning for Baker City.
Perry DeLapp, the Foley House barber
is sick with the measles. However, ar
rangement have been made so that his
tonsorial parlor can be kept open.
Chief of Police Jackson of Baker City
was in the city last evening in an unof
ficial way. The Chief is well known here
ani has worked up a reputation that
brings terror to the evil doer.
County treasurer Frawley has issued
another call for county warrants. No
taxpayer can accuse him of holding county
funds. He stops ajl interest charges just
as soon as the money reaches him.
This has been hi policy for year. ; .
Rowena Temple NO. 9 Rathloie 'Sis
ters, meet every Wednesday evening a t
8 p. m. in the K. of P. Hall in the Corps
building, Visiting members cordially in
vited. Millie Frawley M. EL C.
f ' Eunice Procter M. of R. & C.
A. Maxwell, editor of the Union
scout was in Laurande Several hours
yesterday. He states that fishing in
Catherine creek will not be good until
ksome time in June this year, and brother
Wuwell is anthority on such matters.
The most vital thing before the Repub
lican voters of Oregon today is the elec
tion of United States Senator. In mak
ing this selection great care, should be
taken. The man who is broad minded,
progressive, experienced and honest
should be chosen. Who will deny that
Judge Watson meets all the above re
quirements. , Mr. Bennett of Indian Territory, after
spending two days in our city and valley,
left last night for other points along his
tour of inspection. He spent an hour in
the Observer office and assured us that
he undoubtedly would return. He is
wide awake and fully realizes that this
section of the Northwest is on the eve of
absorbing a vast population.
Col. J. D. Casey of Hilgard was a busi
ness visitor in the city last night. Mr.
Casey has bui't up an extensive lumbtr
business, and was here in the interest of
that business. He will purchase a new
engine here that is 120 horse power that
is guaranteed to haul 20,000 feet of logs
at the rata or three muss an hour over
grade of Ave per cent This new traction
will facilitate his large enterprise exen-sely.
Quite a number of the friends of Aunt
IJbbie Gray called on her this afternoon
out of respect to her 87th birthday
anniversary. She entertained them all in
her frank characteristic manner. Within
her memory time has wrought many
wonaers and especially in these United
States the condition and comforts have
steadily increased.
Mr, James Malonev. who renrtunti
the interests of Adam Crotsman in Cove
is a visitor in La Grande today. Mr.
Maloney states on that side of the vallev
ev erything is looking fine and farmers are
jubilant over the flattering Drosrjects of
an abundant harvest.
Mrs. A. M. Paul returned last evening
from Portland where she attended the
state convention of women's suffragists
She reports an enthusiastic meeting and
the leaders throughout the state are con
fident of victory in June.
ptonH. Gibbs. rector of St
Peter's church of this city, returned home
vestardav mnminu tmm Portland! where
"ent to attend the tunera! of the lata
Bishop Morris.
The ladies of Central Church will hnM
a sale in the room formerly oeeimiail h
Baker Brothers, on Saturday April 14.
Cooked foods, also bonnets and aprons
(not cooked) will be offered.
Mrs. S. O. Swackhammer returned to
her home in Union this morning.
f U Dnuall Ina ntnnuj . kL
cago. He state he is glad to be home to
enjoy this splendid weather, it i quite
change from Chicago weather.
Miss Jean McDonald, who has been in
Portland where she has been studying
music, returned here thi morning, and
ha gone to Elgin to establish a school of
music in that prosperous city.
The many friends of Mis Bessie
Henry will be pleased to learn that she
has so far recovered a to able to be to
be wheeled down town to her father'
tor, where she remained a short while
and was then taken horn.
Geo. W. Welch drove over from Cnv.
today for a load of goods for Adam Cross-
man. Mr. Welch report the roads across
the valley are in excellent condition and
business flourishing in that prosperous
village,
Mr. J. D. Slater returned this mormnir
from Portland where she has been the
past several weeks taking treatment at
the hospital. Her many friend will be
pleased to know that she has completely
recovered.
The funeral of J, B. Lilly, who was
killed in the wreck yesterday, will be held
tomorrow morning from Henry & Carr's
undertaking parlors.
W.J. Lindsay returned this mornino
from a few days business trip to Portland.
Mrs. Nelse Holverson came down from
Hilgard this morninar to visit her tittir
Mrs. Porter.
Presiding Elder J. D. Gillilan left this
morning for an extended trip through the
Wallowa valley.
In another column will be found a codv
of the official ballot for the nrimarv
election.
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Spb uhat lOn uill buv at Mrs T. N. Murphy's In Tin
ware, Granite, and Glassware. Ccmeand make jolt
selections before it is all gone. ,
I also have a nice line of bstter ware, such os Cut
Class and Holiday Goods which I am giving one
fourth off until May 1st.
Just received a complete stock of oaraen 1001s
sucn as Kahes, noes, apaams corns, ohuvcis ..u
Spades. My assoriment of fishing Tackle is com
plete in very way.
wyipyug 'i m Am caf.1 '.Vfl- f7Xi'!l"-M'"-ml'-'' ' ' '.'n-aV.-iM
I MRS. T.N. MURPHY
Hardware and crockery,
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SOCI ETY
The Five Hundred Club meets with
Mrs. M. L. Causey this afternoon.
The ladies of the Kaffee K latch will
not have their regular party to-morrow
evening, a it i Good Friday.
Grandma Blakaslev it over from Union
visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Oliver.
BAER AND
MITCHELL
(All! AGREE
AltMOlinCEMErlT
TO THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS
OF UNION COUNTY
I hereby announce myself as
Candidate for the Republican nom
ination for Sheriff of Union County.
suoject to wis piuiMijr .iwuiimwy.
election to be held April 20th.
J. M. Murphy
TABLf BOABDHK
Mr. Grace Barriewould like six tablrV
knmrAr Nn' I QOP 4fh ft PnVfnil'
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(Scrlpps News Association)
iv York Aoril 12 The miners reply'
is believed to be highly unsatisfactory to
the operator. It developed later that
Baer the leader for the operator replied
to President Mitchell saying "I don't be
lieve ws can modify our propositipn.
Sorry you did not accept"
SUMMER TOUR.
(Scrlpps News Association)
Washington April 1 2 The President
is planning an extensive tour for the
summer of 1907,
QUIET UTTIE LUNCH
or dinner in a well appointed dining room
where the food is excellent and well serv
ed, will be a treat for the nicest girl in
the world or a pleasant change for your
wife.
The Model Restaurant is just the place
to oring cne laaies. everything comes up
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to vueir lues oi wnat is gooa ana 01
cost won't bother the man who pays the
check.
The Model Restaurant
J. A. Aibutklf, Proprietor
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AGENTS
LADIES' HOME
JGURMAL PATTERNS
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LaGrande,
WHEN IN LA GRANDE
we invite consideration of our
complete stocks of spring ap
parel for women, our perfect
store service and our greater
values. Among other lines that
we are particularly strong on
are
The PALMER Women's
It Street Suits and
Jackets
Values from $10.00 to $35.00
in Tweeds, Cheviots. Worsteds,
and Serges. Colors Blacks.
Blues. Grays and Brown mixed.
CORSETS
Royal Worcester or Bon Ton.
Princess Hip and Straight Front
Models with Hose Supporters
tt ached.
$U5 to $5.00
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AGENTS
LADIES' HOME
JOURNAL PATTERNS
Oregon
E. P. REED'S
FINE SHOES FOR
WOMEN
Tna fit in our wamjn's shoes
like the QUALITY. STYLE
and general WORKMANSHIP
is the best to be had when price
s to be considered. All leath
ers. Prices
$2.50 to $5.00
LADIES'
HOME JOURNAL
PATTERNS
We carry in almost Jail sizes
Our style book containing more
than twelve hundred illustra
tions will be mailed to you for
twenty-five cents, postpaid. -
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The Closing Sale on Our Men's and Boys'
CLOTHINGS and FURNISHINGS
We find it necesssry to enlarge our Ladies' and Misses' rA
wear department, therefore have inaur -rated th S! 1'
and price cutting sale ever held in this blest losing
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Gloves Shoe
oHalS "ndemw Xs
Neckw;ar Pants shirt J?
A eivinff ftf $1 00 On fiVfcrv AA nn , -f .... '
t 3 tne aDove apparel . t