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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 10, 1906)
A M E R R Y G HR ST M A 4- i Nearly 9 years ago, the present owners of Hills Drug Store came to La Grande. Since then we have enlarged our store three different times to accommodate our in creasing business, a business founded on the Rock of square dealing, good goods and reasonable prices. V It has always been the policy of this store to give Its patrons the very best for their money; to havo satisfied customers is our aim, and so well have we succeeded that we are known as the leading drug store of Union county. By hard work, push and energy we have given the people of Union county one of the most complete and up-to-date drug stocks in Eastern Oregon, and now at this time we have on display a 1 MOST HANDSOME LINE OF HOLIDAY GOODS PERFUMES AMD TOILET WATERS Trus Odor From the Natural Flowers It it with much pleasure that we call your attention to our perfume depart ment. We buy our perfumes direct from the maker. By careful tudy and strict attention to the want of our patron w are able to offer you the best (elected line of perfumes out side of the large cities. SPHEILERS' The best creation of Spheilers' perfumes are in our stock, and they stylish. All new and the best of odors. You cannot . afford to miss seeing Spheilers' packages. Queen of Violets sells for 75c an ounce and is one of the most lasting of odors. They come in all sizes from the dainty ISc package up. We can sjit the pocket book in any case. We also carry Palmer's, Wright', Lightner', Lazelle Dalley's, Roger & Oallet's, Colgate's and Piver's per fume. In fact nearly everything may be found in our stock. RICKSECKER'S The name of Ricksecker on a pack age of perfumes is the tame a Sterl ing on silver. It insures quality. This year we have the exclusive sale of Ricksecker' holiday packages. No where else in La Grande can these goods be purchased. It is worth while to come a long ways to see them. They are certainly one of the most beautiful and dainty lines of perfumes that we have ever handled. Beautiful cut glass bottles in handsome cases of satin, silk, plush and silver. The rices vary from the neat little 1 Oq Htle to the large, elaborate packages at $7.50. TOILET AND MANICURE SETS If you are thinking of making useful presents as well as ornaments, you should see our line of Toilet and Mani cure sets. We certainly have an ex ceptionally fine line for men, women and children. TOILET WATERS To the particular buyers of toilet waters we will merely say that you are sure to find wliat you want in our stock, from the 25c bottle up. Roger & Oallet's, Colgate, Ricksecker's, Palmer'. Pinand's, "4-7-1 1", Hud nut's etc We invite you all to come in and inspect our perfume depart ment. For quality and prices it can not be beat. f OR THE TOILET All the best brands of powders, lotions, soaps, cold creams, cosmetics, massage creams, manicure accessories, - an n ha found in our Stock. We can please the most critical. HAND BACS AND POCKET BOOKS Save Yourself Money By Buying Here Our prices on leather goods are down to bed rock, and the quality of the goods are unequalled. The newer styles. Best of leather and workman ship. Be sure and get our prices, we know we can save you money. HAIR BRUSHES AND MIRRORS Without question our line of hair brushes and mirrors is most complete. We carry the very best and at pncet which make them desirable. We take neat care in selecting our brushes and mirrors and will have nothing but the best We buy in large quantities and get good prices. We give the advant age of our careful buying. Our hand mirrors make nice pressnts. Ask to see our millitary brushes. ARTICLES FOR THE MAN WHO SHAVES Shaving mugs, singly or in cases Shaving mirrors, brushes and razors We sell the celebrated Gillette safety razor. Get one of our razor etiops and see what a fine edge it puts on the razor. They are made from the best of leather and will last forever. Prices from 55c to $2.50 BOOK DEPARTMENT Tnis year we made special effort t get some nice gift books. They are in elegant bindings and from the pens of standard authors. A good book makes a good rresent We suggest that you come early as they are going fast, v STATIONERY A complete line of tablets, box papers etc. Whitings, Berlines, Eaton-Hub-urls and all the best maker. See our handsome assortment of fanev box papers. The latest style and the best prices are here. We carry Colorado view tablets. CIGARS GUT GLASS, CHINA. BRIC-A-BRAC Any One of These Make Nice Present Everybody likes cut glass and china. We. have some lovely designs. Our prices on cut glass and china are the lowest in the city. We cater to the wants of our cus tomer. We find out what he likes,' then put in stock his favorite brand. W keep our cigars fresh. You always get a food cool smoke from our case. Imported and domestic cigars a speci alty. Christmas cigars, all standard brands, from the small box of 12 cigars to the large box of 100. They range in price from $1.00 up. Wt can suit the particular smoker. PIPES . . ... . . .... ,i ... ' Come in and see our line'of hand some pipes. They make nice presents for men and our prices are way down. Ganuine French briar with amber Urns. Some are plain and some have beautiful gold mountings. Be eure to eee our holiday line of smoker's articles Smoker' set In stag, gun metal, etc. Ah tray, cigar hoWers, tobacco Jars, and many things .too numerous to mention.' . , LA GRANDE, OREGON HILLS' DRUG STO RE Prescription Druggists kTCWMB'S- OPERA .HOIK D. H. STEWARD- Proprietor and Mgr I TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. II j the Seasons' Big Event NORTH POWDER SMAU POX it so mm Maude Fealy Management of John Court In response to a telephone call from North Powder last Saturday, Sheriff Childer went to that city to investigate the status of the smallpox scare. On ar riving there he found the city in a stage of high excitement, the residents, being under the impression that the frightful desease of smallpox was about to break out in many families of the city. In speaking of the results of his investiga tion. Sheriff Childers this morning said: "l went there and talked with the Mayor, the council and the City physician and found that these officials are doing all in thAir mwar to stOD the soread of small pox. There are only two cases in the city and these are not particularly ser- IllSiill A new modern comedy in four acts By Martha Morton Conheim THE PROMPTEST DELIVERY Still well & Co.'s meat market the best in the city. ous. The authorities have secured lum ber to build a pest house and today it is under process of erection. While some have been exDosed. it is not likely that any more canes will be reported. I con sider the whole thing a big scare, and should there be a general spread of the dreaded desease, it will not be because of negligence on the part of North Powder's officers." Reports from North Powder have var ied considerable as to the number of cases actually there, and also as to their sever ity. Mr. Childer's statements, 66ts at rest any rumor which might inferr that our neighboring city is liable to a general spread of smallpox. OHIO FOR fORAKER (Scrlpps Nw Association) Washington, Dee. 10,-Ex-Governor Harding, of Ohio, says that Ohio is for Foraker for president, if Foraker wants it. LUMBER .-RETAILED AT- WHOLESALE PRICES Bitter Lumber and Cheaper than is sold in La Grande, We deliver it to your building I Metropolitan Cast of Players : Complete Scenic Production SK PUY AOMIRJBLY SlITEO TO AMERICA'S YOUNGEST STAR" box a$l.W Orchestra Circle $1.00 PP Orchestra 1.60 Dress ; Circle . Seats and boxes ready Saturday moraine Observer, 65c a month CHICAGO AND THE EAST When nurchasinir ticket to Chi cago and the East, see that it reads via the Chicago & Konn- Weetern Hallway. uioice 01 routes via Omaha or via St Paul and Minneapolis. It is the route of The Overland Limit) and the direct line to Chicago from the Coast Fuur fact daily Chicago trains make connections with all truweonu aenUl trsinsat St. Paul and Minne apolis. . Th Btsl of Everything. AH agents sell tickets via this line. Par further tntormstloa apply to a.v. imm.mii. iinirii tiMi, o. St, C ramie Romie Lumber Co , FERRY, OREGON t TMrtf ., . pOftTUtMO, Ollt. AfUR SICKNESS Cur Local Drucgists, Newlin Drug Ccrr, pany Advises La Grande People to Take Vinol. The one thing to aid recovery is to give the patient a blood-balding and strength restoring tonic, one tnat will impart new life and strength to every ' organ in the body. For this purpose, Mr. Newlin of the Newlin Drug Company says: "Nothing equals Vinol." f Vinol is not a patent medicine, but a real cod liver preparation which contains betides Derjtonate of iron every one oi tie bodv-buildinir, medicinal elements of cod liver oil, actually taken from fresh cods' livers, but without a drop of the nauseat ing, greasy oil to upset the stomach and retard its work. Vinol is delicious to take, and acts dir ectly on the stomach, tones up the d gest ive organs, created a healthy appetite. makes pure, rich red blood and musci tissue, and creates strength for every or gan in the body. If Vinol fails to build up the run down and convalescent, give strergth to the ., -nra llnmsrh tfCubltS. hit 3 COiCS, and haneine-on couehs, we cheerfully re fund every dollar paid ul for it. Nelin Druo Company. NoTE-WWe we are soie sgtnt for Vinol in La Grande, it is now for tale at the leading drug store in nearly every town and city in the ccur.try. Lock for the Vinol agency in your town. HOT DRINKS OYSTER COCKTAILS AND TAMALES For Ladies and Gentlemen only SCHE0RER'S I Qi HELL F'ISII A New Department To our already large and complete stock of git: ics we - efl sst iiitl r ......,. U f Is .'.It a g nave aaaea a oncLL non uuunii-n up a nw t be found fresh crabs, clams, Crawfish, (jfyjopu isd I Eastern Oysters. In fact all that should ts ficu.d m an up-w-aara onen risn iiicukcu J. W. WHITE, t Prompt Delivery. A. GROCER: Phone Main 42 I -''ww-w-w -'--sisiifMirar.