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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 19, 1906)
e,;......, , ......... A E R R Y C H RIS T M A 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 -.-: MOST HANDSOME LINE OF HOLIDAY GOODS ut v : M . i 4 . PERFUMES AND TOILET WATERS True Odor From the Natural Flower It i with much pleasure that we call your attention to our perfume depart ment. We buy our perfume direct from the maker. By careful ttudy and strict attention to the want of our patron we are able to offer you the best selected line of perfumes out- ' side of the large cities. SPHEILERS' The best creations of Spheiler' perfumes are in our stock, and they are beauties too, up-to-date and stylish. All new and the best of odors - k . ' Spheilers' packages. Queen of Violets sells for 75c an ounce and i one of the most lasting of odors. They come in all sizes from the dainty 15c package up. We can suit the pocket book in any case. We also carry Palmer's, Wright's, Lightner's, Lazelle Dalley's, Roger & Qallet's, Colgate's and Pifer's per fumes. In fact nearly everything may be found in our stock. R1CKSECKERS The name of Ricksecker on a pack age of perfumes is the same a Sterl ing on silver. It insures quality. This year we have the exclusive sale of Ricksecker' holiday packages. No where else m 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 prices vary from the neat little 1 Oc bottle to the large, elaborate packages t $7.60. , . TOILtl WAICKS To the particular buyers of toilet waters we will merely say that you are sure to find what you want in our stock, from the 25c bottle up. Roger & Callet's, Colgates, 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. TOILET AND MANICURE SETS If you are thinking of making useful presents a wall a ornament, you should see our line of Toilet and Mani cure set. We certainly have an ex ceptionally fine line for men, women and children. FOR THE TOILET All the best brands of powders, lotions, soaps, cold creams, cosmetics, massage creams, manicure accessories, etc., are to be found in our stock. W can please the most critical. 1 HAND BAGS AND POCKtl BOOKS Save Yourself Money By Bu yirg Her Our pnces on leather goods are down to bed rock, and the quality of the good are unequalled. The newer ttyles. Best of leather and workman ship. Be sure and get our prices, we know we can save you money. HAIR BRUSHES MIRRORS AND Without question our line1 of hair brushes and mirrors is most complete. We carry the very best and at price which make them desirable. W take neat care in selecting our brushes and mirror 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 mirror make nice presents. Ask to see our millitary brushes. . ARTICLES FOR THE WtlU StiAvcS MAN BOOK DEPARTMENT Tnis year we mad special effort to get some nice gift books. They are in elegant bindings and from the pen of standard authors. A good book make a good present W suggest that you come early a they ar going fast. STATIONERY A complete line of tablets, box papers etc. Whitings, Berlines, Eaton-Hub-urs and all the best makers. See our handsome assortment of fancy box paper. The latest styles and the best prices are here. We carry Colorado view tablets. Shaving mugs, singly or in cases Shaving mirrors, brushes and razors We sell the celebrated Gillette safety razor. Get one of our razor strops and see what a fine edge it puts on the razor. They are made from JLhe best of leather and will last forever. Prices from 55c to $2.50 . GUT GLASS, CHINA, J BRIC-A-BRAC Any One of These Make Nice Presents Everybody likes cut glass and china. We have some lovely designs. Our prices on cut glass Md china are the lowest in the city. CIGARS We cater to the wants of our cus tomer. W find out what he likes, then put in stock hi favorite brand. We keep our cigars fresh. You always get a good cool emoke 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. We oan suit the particular smoker. PIPES - Come in and see our line of band some pipes. They make nice presents iV 1.1.U i-r p-i:;: :rt "? An" Genuine French briar with amber stems. Some art plain and some have beautiful gold mountings. Be sure to see our holiday line of smoker's articles Smoker's sets in stag, gun metal, etc. Ash trays, cigar holders, tobacco Jars, and many things too numerous to mention. LA GRANDE, OREGON HILL'S DRUG STORE Prescription Druggists - HvSSMlHMevt ITEWWiT OPERA - D. H. STEWARD, Proprietor and Manager, CHRISTMAS EVE, DECEMBER 24 . Sueeley, Shipman & Co. Present the Emotional Actres Iii a wonderful dramatization of the famous novel DOROTHY VERNON Of HADDOIH HALL" '. it Produced with two car loads of scenery and electrical J?X effects and a company of twenty-five players.. I PRIPFQ box seats $1.50 Orchestra Circle $ .75 1 v H; Orchestra 1.00 Dress Circle .50 " . Gallery 25c and .50 .' X WORK GUARANTEED PRICES REASONABLE SANITARY PLUMBJtV Is as essential in your home as thr lio.'or OUR WORK fxcutd in workmsp'I.e nvnntr an J "pp.jvcd sanitary standards. Carryings co.nr'V "ne'of Bath Tubs iinKs, foiled, Uva'.ry, aid a'l plumbing fixtures.1 G. W. O'NL. 6 X e X 4 4 4 1 o 1 5WashiriBUnA venue "EFHONE RED 161 Oar Graduates Receive Large Salaries . .v. pn4itiM luiM CelWte rrctm fclkr mlmrtm. M ate COLLEGE, t . ; PENDtBTOI spTUEGON 1 iA ' . ' r- . . " iff f ' A - " i ALBERT A GALLAV.1N CHRISTMAS EVO AMUSEMENT CHRISTMAS DATE M.ss Aiberta , Galiatin, starring in "Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall" the t!ay built from Charles Major's book, comes to Stewards opera house on Mon day December 24. The time of te p!ay dates back to the happy-go-lucky days of the good Queen Bess, and the neighborhood in which the action is supposed to have taken pUce is tr.at surrounding Haddon Hall, one of the best preserved of the Elizabethan manor houses. The story was dramatized by Paul Keste'. The star appears as a wilful and imperious young girl, vibrant between determined Sif-:ndulgence and splend.d selfabtgnation. She is in turn playful and serious, self-centered and self-forgetful, dominserng and suHmis sive, and filled with a cunning altogether without guile, a character which givs Miss Gallatin ampie sccpe for the d.eplay pany is carried. t FASTIDIOUS WOMEN consider I'axtine. Toilet Antiseptic i netrssiiy iii uie hjx'inic cai6ot tiie person ar.d irr local treatment of. feminine ills. As a want its ckansintr, Rerniicidiil, dcodfrizirg and healii. cuialities are extraordinary. For S;i) at Druggists. Sample free. Addreu Ibe K. l axtoa Co, Itoston, Mass. IIILGARD fllSHINCS Marry Xmas to all. Sleigh bells have been jingling in our midst. " A g-eat many of our citizens were vis itoreat the county seat this and last week. Hilgard school will have one week's vacation. Miss Park, assistant teacher, will spend Xmas at home With her parents. Mr. Williamson and son are r.ow work ing on day shift for the P. C.C. Comp'ny. Mr. Gosset, construction surveyor for UieP.C.C. Company visited Portland this wtffek. .. Mrs. Hart, who has been visiting in Pendleton and at Heppner for a number of weeks, returned last Friday. Mr. Hampton, chairman of the school board at this place, is In the clutches of( La grippe. He is not seriously 01. Mr. McDougall.our newly electtd school director, believes in making things move. The teac iers are proud to know that they have a beord back of them that preserves its executive force. Under the auspices of the Sunday school at this place. Mrs. Ward, supt., a Xmas trte whI be given at the school hoube Fnuay evening. A short program of recitat'ons, songs, etc., will be given. Mrs. Scott has charge of drilling the children. " Vale A NEW ALLOY If metallic Iron is melted along with copper or brass, it is said that part enters the alloy and becomes chemically com b ned, and the remainder separates in pellets or nodules of the hardness of steel. These nodules are the source of much trouble in brass, as they injure tools ti an alarming extent. D. M. Hunt, of La Grande, was a visitor in Baker yesterday looking after affairs of business. Baker City Herald. STLLLWELL & (O S. MARKET The beet in the city. Phone Main 16. PUBLIC SALE At the Freitag Farm, one mile south of Imbler : Thurs. Dec. 2Q Sale to begin promptly at 1 p. m. 1 black gelding coming 3 years, 1' black mare coming 3 years, 1 mare and oolt, 4 milch cows, one fresh; 1 bull. 1 yearling steer, 4 spring heifer calves, 6 sheep, 3 pigs, 2 grain drills, 2 wagons, 1 Molingang plow, 113 inch walking plow, 1 2 sec harrow, 1 mower. 1 hay rake. 1 bob sleigh, 1 roller. 1 Piano binder, 2 set plow harness, 1 man's saddle, 1 stack of oat straw, 1 0 sacks of potatoes, 1 beeb plow. Some house furniture, one steel range, 2 cupboards, one kitchen cabinet, one extention table, 2 iron bedsteads, one wooden bedstead and 3 sets of bedsprings Some smaller articles. Terms; All sums of $10 and under cash, '. All sums over $10 a credit of 6 months. Will be given on approved note with interest of 6 .per cent. MR. C. FREITAG. L. M. Jensen. Auctioneer. D S Crow , FW Jolley HOTEL FOLEY BARBERSHOP CROW & JOLLEY Proprietors First class Haircutting, Shaving and Facial Massages a Specially. Careful and Qentlemanly Serves A share of the public solicited. patronage What Adam ate, not what he drank. Was ne frum Eden's garden driven, i" .. -. Of .-- ..J wtiii a u .jerBMt-e irn;ri nuw wouiu oe. If r,e had taken R icky Mountain Tea. Newlin Druo Co. : HOT DRINKS,. OYSTER COCKTAILS AND TAMALES for Ladies and Gentlemen only SGHE&RER'S WILL BE 0PE EVENINGS UNTIL AFTER THE SHOW I