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LOCAL ITEMS
Sum Booth of Union, cams over on
tlili morning's train. .-
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wright returned
this morning from a trip to Union.
Mr. and Mrs. George Good left mis
morning for Walla. Walla.
' ' Fred Huffman returned thla morn-
tug to Whitman, where he Is attend-,
liig the Normal.
Rev. W. 8, Seamann left this morn-
Ing for Pendleton on ministerial busl-
n 1 I George Hardin arrived from Walla
. Mra. J. Jacobson and children came'Wala today and will go to the race
down from Meaeham to spend a few
days visiting friends and relatives,
ftcv. and Mrs. George Ellis of Atho-
na. stopped off this morning on his
wny home from Baker (ity, to visit
Mr. Ellis' fclster, Mrs. M. J. Crandall.
Superintendent Fred G. Taylor, of
tho Amalgamated Sugar company, is In
Ogden. Mr. Taylor will be away about
two weeks. - 1
Wlnn'Btownft,' salesman for the
TaMman Drug Co.. has been confined
to his home fur the past two days on
account of Pine. Pendleton Tribune.
Mr. and Mrs. j. J. Carr returned
this morning from Ontario, Ore., 1
where they spent New Year's day with
Mr. Carr's sister, Mrs. II. A. Ander
son. .
M'llllam Reavls, who several years
iqo conducted a harness shop In this
city, and from here went to Hood
Itlver, hns Just sold a SO-nere opple
orchard for $25,000.
Frank MlUor'and Miss Joslo .Miller,
Tuck and BerHII Conley, Minnie and
Lillian Holman, Viola Chapman, Fred
Huffman and Hoy Gokeler returned
, this morning to Weston to resume
their studies at the Normal.
Bishop C. J. O'Reilly Is to hnve
plans. drawn for a HO, 00 residence. He
Is deserving of It and the enterprise
he has'shown In building Improvement
entitles him to a comfortable home
for himself and assistants. Baker City
Democrat.
BRICK IS
A trick buildirg, at the present price of lumberis
cheaper as well as better. It has been demonstrated
tnat my tri:k i$ superior to any made in Oregon. I
:an furrish cemmon brick in
too lare cr too small, to receive prompt attention.
Correspondence with contractors and builders solicited.
Estimates cheerfully furnished. Prices made known $
or. application.
sGRO- KRIEGERI
. Phone Heiioer.ce, Black 701, Yard, Red
I CLOSING OUT SALE i
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To make room for our new paint and wall pap
er stock we hive decided to close out all our
stock of fine china. Plates, cups and
saucers, chocolate sets, mush sets, tea sets,
cake plates, everything in our fine china" de
partment to be closed out regardless of cost.
Gome early and select your Xmas presents.
i W. H. BOHNENKAMP 8, CO.
II ard war Furniture, Building Material aid House
Furnishings
You'll Pay
EVKXIXO
' Jackson Fickle la a business visitor
in our city today.
8. B. Booth la over from Union to
day.
f. L. Tuckett Is over from Cove to
day,
J. B. Breshcars Is up from Elgin to
day.
Rev. Upton H. Glbbs returned from
rnon whcre n held Mrvici on New
Year's day.
svonle mriwell Is over from
j L.olon and ( visiting friends at Island
(.ty anj Grande.
o'ltfford. the little son of Mrs. Eva
Daly, Is quite 111 at the home of Mr.
onJ Mrs George Auld. at whose home
ne and nU) mother are visiting.
traoi, ana look after the horses be
longlng to N. K. West.
Mrs. D. L. Standley, a former resl-
dent 0( La. Grunde, but now located
ttt Tn, Dalles, Is In the city this week
i0kng after business Interests.
jiev. W. W. Deal of Union, preached
excellent sermon at the Methodist
tnurch last evening. This evening
Presiding Elder J. D. Glllllan will oc-
cupy the pulpit.
The county court convened this
morning for the Janunry term, the
UUHy session of tho ' year. The tax
l - vy is to bo made. Bond supervisors
to be appointed and the last year's
work straightened out and the policy
of the new year largely considered.
Dan MoQuade left this morning foi
Walla Walla, whore he has accentee
a position In one of the leading ba
keries of that (dace. Mr. McQuad
leaves a larpe circle of friends here,
who wish him all success In his new
home.
Conductor Jack Smith has rrturwi'
from Los Angeles, where he accom
panied his wife several weeks ago and
has resumed his passenger run on the
1'endU-ton-Hunlington division. Mrs.
Smith remained In California and :
says her health has been greatly Im
proved by the chunge. Charles Nor
rls, who has served as conductor dur
ing Smith's absence, left last evening
for his home In La Grande. Pendle
ton Tribune.
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CHEAPER
any quantity. No order I
621.
La Grande, Oregon J
With Pleasure
For very meal you sat hers. It
will be a combination of good
food, good cooking and good ser
vice. Our restaurant is intend
ed for people who appreciate
C )od esting. also for people wha
like the good things of life at a
moderate cost. If you belong to
that el s. come in and see what
we can do foi ycu.
The Model' Restaurant
J. A ARBUCKLF. Prop.
We ssl! wttklv meal
ticket for
$4.50
BSEHVEH; LA CBAITPE. ORKOO.
George W, Joseph, an attorney from
Portland, is In the city today.
: John N. Klein proved lip on a corn
muted homestead today.
D. Sommer was up from Elgin yes.
terday. " ' "
Miss Susan Mcllroy returned from
Durkee where she spent the holidays.
William French returned from
business trip to Portland.
Vern Hendricks returned from
business trip to North Powder this
morning. .
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Winn, were over
from Hot Lake yesterday. Mr. Winn
is the tonsoriallst at the lake.
Mrs. H. C. Grady and son Harold,
will return home this evening from
Portland, where they spent the holl
days with Miss Ellen.
William and Herman Flegrlst will
return home In the morning from
Portland and Hlllsboro, where they
have been visiting.
Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Andrews and son
Jess, have returned from Baker City,
where they spent New Year's day with
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Palmer.
L. F. Dunn Is home from Portland,
where he spent the holidays. Mrs
Dunn remained In Portland, where
she will visit her parents, ' Mr. ant
Mrs. Newsome, for a couple of weeks
Mrs. H. D. Landrum, who has been
ivlng with her daughter, Mrs. H. R.
Hanna, li ft this morning for Baker
Ity to make her home with her son
who Is employed there with the eleC-
rlc light company.
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The High Five club met this after
noon at the home of Mrs. Frank Lilly
on Fourth street, with Mrs. Lilly and
Mrs. E. Pollack as hostesses. About
members were present and a very
pleasant afternoon, was spent ty all
Mrs. William Alllnson secured the first
prize, and Mrs. J. k. roicy trie s-r
ond. Both prizes were hand-painted
china plates.
Mr. and Mrs. William Bohnenkamp
ntertalned at an oyster supper last
venlng at their home on Second
treet. After supper dancing and
ard playing were indulged In until a
nte hour. The following guests were
resent: Messrs. and Mesdames W. R.
ones, J. H. Alklne, F. . R. Swaney,
red GasUlll, M. B. Donohue, William
Vlllnson, Mrs. Fred Kiddle of Island
ity and Mr. II. C. Grady.
Miss Margaret Kirk Is entertaining
a luncheon this evening In honor
f Miss Jeanette Clark, who will be
me of the January brides. The house
tastefully decorated In red and
reen. Covers are laid for 12 and a
hree-course luncheon will be served
i the following guests: Misses Jean
te Clark, Margaret Anson, Margaret
in ter, Bertha nlslnger, Margaret
ewlln, Mabel Williams, Emma Clark
lury V.'arnlcli. Myrtle Spilies, Mamlt
' "nd Mrs. Adolph Ne'ltn.
The Lyle Tui siiay Mut-lcale. will hoi
i open meeting this evening nt thi
lub rooms. All members of th
luglcale and their sweethearts uni
usbunds and the officers of thi
elghborhood club and their husband!
re cordially Invited. The following
rogram will be rendered and from It
ne can see that It will be a treat to
he music-loving public, that one can
lot afford to miss:
Piano solo "Hark, Hark the Lark,"
(by Schubert-LUt), Miss Hattle Young.
Vocal solo "For Thee," (Vlcto
Kemp), Mrs. A. L. Richardson.
Piano solo "Slumber Song" (Sta
men Heller), Mrs. W. W. Berry.
Vocal trio from "Attlla," (G. Verdi)
rs. A. S. Cleddes. Messrs. W. K. Da-
Is and C. P. Ferrln.
Violin solo "The Hungarian's
Farewell to His Country," (Keler Be-
a). Miss Bertha Toung.
Reading Seleoted, Mra. Stella tn
gle.
Vocal solo "One Thought of You,"
(W. U Titus), Mrs. J. F. Corbett.
Piano sob) Overture "Poet and
Peasant," (Von Suppe), C. C. Coch
ran.
FOR SALE OR RENT Good six-room
house In North La Grande; good on
buildings, - splendid well; good lo
cntlon. For sale at a bargain If sold
soon. Inquire of Mrs. IX L. Stand
ley, at Kd O'Neal's residence on
Trowbridge street. dl-2-9 W3-10
Palmer House for Sole,
We orfer for sale the Palmer House
at a remarkably low price, and easy
payments If taken soon. tf
REAL ESTATE. LOAN COMMIS
SION COMPANY.
1908.
111! I HEW CHARTER
(Continued from page 1.)
bonds, that they be required to make
nri nnhltsh monthly reports of ' all
transactions, receipts ' and ' disburse
mente and that they be held strictly
responsible for the duties of their Te
spectlve offices.
4: That all officers, except the
mayor, be subject to recall at any time
upon petition of the voters.
B. That any repeal or passage of
irdlnances to be Initiated by petition
if the voters and adopted at any spe
lal or general election.
t. City taxes to be voted at annua1
lections, direct to each- department
is hereinafter constituted.
7. Each officer's bond to be sub
'ect to any excessive expenditure, un
easonable contract, or malfeasance It
ifflce by him.
g. Trial by jury In the. munlclpa
ourt when requested, and appeal tr
he circuit court by the Injured partj
9. The city's Indebtedness limited t
175,000. ' -
10. That there be no council, .o:
ommlttees, but each department ti
ave a commissioner to perform thi
lutles of his office Independently.
Duties.
1 1. Mayor To be the chief exeeu-
Ivr: to enforce the law and ordinance;
o call special and general elections:
nihrnlt to the legal Voters such meas
ures' for election as shall be initiated
by petitions; accept and submit tc
vote all recalls of officers; to ap
prove offlclaf bonds, except hla own;
to contract for publishing all official
otlces, ordinances and eletclons, and
prosecute for the city for official
rlllctions on the part of subordinates.
Auditor To examine and audit all
laims against the city; examine and
tudlt all the books and records of the
ommlssloners; draw warrants on
reasurer countersigned by mayor;
lruw and collect license fees, fines
end taxes, and issue such licenses as
provided by law.
Treasurer To keep the funds of
the city and pay out on the order of
the mayor and auditor; segregate the
same for the use of the several depart
ments, either voted "therefor or be-
onging to the same.
Fire commissioner To have charge
f the fire department; keep In repal
II property thereto belonging; super
ise nil flues, chimneys, hydrants an
rectioh or repairs of buildings In fir
Imlts, enroll and discharge flremer
:ishurse the funds of his office, etc. "
Water . commissioner To hav
harge of the water department; th
vater rent collections, repairs an
lurchase of water supplies, emplo
nd discharge employes, etc.
Street commissioner To hav
harge of streets, alleys and sidcwal'
onstruclon and repairs; collect po
axes and street assessments; appoint
ment of city surveyor, employment anf
Ischarge of employes In his. depari
nent.
Law nnd order commissioner T
ave charge of the police, their ai
ointment and discharge; appointmer
f police judge; appointment of clt
ttorney; supervise the enforcement
f the ordinances; collect fines In po
Ice court; disbursement of cout
osts; remove subordinates for viola
!on of official duties and such dulc
s shall belong to his office.
12. Each commissioner shall pul
.ah for the benefit of the people
ninthly Itemized exhibit of all r
clpts and disbursements of his d
jivtment, as audited by the audltoi
nd 10 days before the general elec
Ion a full account to that date, wit
true estimate of the requirement
or the coming year of his departmen
s well as an Inventory of properth
clnnglng to his said department.
While other features might be add
d, the foregoing Is an outline of tl
,-eneral provisions which public pol
y, experience and good governmer
irompt at this time, submitted for th
in r pose of study and discussion b
he people and If suitable for thel
teeds, then to be adopted In a fu
ind complete charter by the soverelg
najorlty of voters for the best Inter
sts of all. Respectfully submitted,
C. H. FINN.
Box Social.
There will be a box social at th
owa school house in district No.
aturduy evening, January 4. Twi
akes will be sold: one to the mop
'inndsome man present, and the othe
o the ugllust lady. The proceeds ar
:o go for the benefit of the school
There will be also an Interesting pro.
ram in connection with the social
Every one Is cordially Invited to at
tend and bring some one with them
i.ojs. no not ten-get your pocketbooks
and have In mind the right lady and
TnXRSDAT. JAXTAKT .
Untill Febuary 1st I will give
ten per cent off on cut glass
fancy china silverware carv
ers and heating stoves.
MRS. T.N.
Headquarter for
. OF.. THE-. - - -. 7
FRATERNA.L ORDERS
'LA GRANDE, ORE.""
Woodmen of the World. . '.
' La Grande Lodge No. 169, W. O.
V., meets every Friday of each
month in the K. of P. hall in Corpe
building. AI visiting members wel
come. . N. I ACKLES,
r.'ll. KEENEY, Consul Commander.
Clerk. , - - ,
V' A. P. & A.M..
La Grande Lodge No. 41, A. F. St
V. M., holds regular meetings second
ind fourth Tuesdays at 7:30 p. m.
L. H. RUSSELL, V. M.
C. D. HUFFMAN, Secretary.
Pythian Sisters.
Rowcna Temple No. 9, Pythian
Sisters, meets every Thursday evening
it 8 p. m., in K. of P. hall, In the
Corpe building. .Visiting members cor-
llally invited.
- LIZZIE HAWORTH, M. E. C.
EUNICE PROCTER, M. of H. & C.
Ij. O. T. M.
Hive No. 27, L. O. T. M., meets
every first and third Thursday of each
month at 2 o'clock .in the afternoon.
Visiting members made welcome.
SADIE KLINTWORTH, L. C.
MAGGIE REYNOLDS, K. of R.
Brotherhood of Owls.
La Grande Nest No. 17, meets In
ho K. of P. hall every Tuesday cve-
ing at 8 o'clock. Visiting brothers
ordlally Invited.
N. L.' ACKLES, Executive.
B. L. LEAVITT. Secretary.
K. of P.
P.ed Cross Lodge No. 27. meets
very Monday evening In Cnstle. Hall,
'orpe building. A Pythian welcome
o all visiting knights. "
HAROLD HERRON, C. C. '
R. PATTISON, K. of R. & 8.
llcbckalis.
Crystal Lodge No. 60, meets every
'ucsday evening at the I. O. O. F.
idge. All visiting members are In
Itcd to attond.
CATHERINE CATES. N. G.
RACHEL E. YVORSTELL, Sec
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CONVINCING
DEMONSTRATION I
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If .you have any doubts regarding the efficiency
of La Grande Eeet Sugar for fruit preserving
purpose, a loMc at the display of prtMrvtd'
fruits and jellies at th
will convince you that
will do the work.
rentleman who you are going to sup- not forget the date,
port to help them get the cake. Do begin at 7:80.
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MURPHY
Holiday Gooos.
DIRECTORY I
. Fur esters of America. ''
Court Maid Marian No. .2? .metis
each Wednesday nlgh( in Elks' halL''
Brothers are invited to attend. ..'
DR. G. L. DIGGERS, C. R. , .
G. V. HENDRICKS, F. 8.
Board of Trustee: Dr, G.. L. Big-'
gers, Oscar Berger and Herbert Pat- ,
terson.
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M. V. A.
La Grnndo Camp No. 770S meets
every first and third Wednesday eve--'
nlngr at L O. O. F. hall. All visiting .
neighbors are cordially Invited to at
tend. F. B. CURREYC.
D. E. COX. Clerk.
F. O. E. .
La Grande .Aerie No. 259, F. O. E.,
meets every Friday night in Elks' .
hall at 8 p. m. Visiting brethren in
vited to attend. J. H PEARE. W. P.
GEO. J. ABEGG, W. 8. " '
I. O. O. F. .
Star Encampment No. 81,' L O. O.
F., meets every second and fourth
Wednesday in the month in Odd Fel
lows' hall. Visiting patriarchs always
welcome. J. A. ARBUCKLE, C. P.
I. R. SNOOK. Scribe.
M. B. of A.
Meets first and third Tuesday" eve--at
I. O. O. F. hull. Visiting members
always welcome. '
ANGUS STEWART, President. '
W. B. SARGENT, Scribe.
n. p. o. e.
La Grande Lodge No. 43S, meets
each Thursday evening nt 8 o'clock ln
Elks' hall on Adams avenue. " Visit-
ing brothers are cordially invited to '.
attend.
"W. B. SARGENT, Exalted Ruhr.
G. E. M'CULLY, Rec. Sec.
I. O. O. F.
La Grande Lodge No. It, meets in
their hall every Saturday night. Vis
iting brothers cordially Invited to at
tend. Cemetery plat may be seen at
Model Restaurant. .
W. 8. LOCKHART, N. O.
HUGH McCALL, Secretary.
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Staples Grocery Store j
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The program will
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