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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 3, 1908)
. rvKMXii insi n j it, la gra.nde. ohegon, frtday, jaxcary s. tms. PAGE FIVK. o li 1 1 tnuritriLo if . Cutliollo Church. Low mass, 8 a. ra.; high mass, 10 . m.; rosary and benediction folio w- I Ine 10 o'clock mass. i , i " . i . . 'v ' i h T I ! - . , ' 4 .-7 ' ' J ; J 4 . a c 5 ? S ' ' , . , j t t r - - v 4 K - - '-' i ' ' , - - - 3 i f . . 1 - - " . i - a ; l' - if ' ' ' t r ' ' .-Ox !L M H ; f uv.L. j : ; y I , "-f1 '- -' , J German Lutbcruu Oiurch. Reijalar Sunday services at 10:30; Sunday school at ;30. All" an cor diu'.ly invited to attend these services. H. G. Mvske, pastor. ' Latter Day Saliits. Sunday school, 10 n. m.; regular sorvice, 2 p. m.; mutual improvement HKdoclntlon meets conjointly at 7:30 p. m. f'lirlsdmi Sli'ii(H5 SiTiiwu. Sundiiy, 11 a. .m.j Vediitf3dny. T:30 r. m. Sunday school, 10:15 a. r.i The lending room Is open Tuesday and AVednesday and Saturday from i to 4 p. m. All are cordially invited. ' St. IVtor's Cliim'h. ' Second Sunday after Christmas: Sunday school, 10 a. m.; morning ser vice, 11 a. m.; evening service, 5 p. m. Monday, feast of the Epiphany: Holy communion, 10 a. m.; vestry metMiug Monday evening at 7:30. ? George Primrose, "The Sill lli.naln. M Next Momliiy. George Primrose and his big min strel company will play an engage ment at the Steward on Monday, Jan uary J. This engagement will again emphasise the fact that real minstrel sy Is not dead, as this form of enter tainment Is entirely an American feature, which has gradually drifted away from the Idea of Its originator. There was a time when the public would stand for a so-called minstrel show to appear In oriental scenes and costumes, powdered wigs and painted faces, which was rather charming to look upon, because It was new, but this style having lost Its novelty Is no longer charming and, furthermore, theatergoers now want American mln ftrel?y that Is true to negro life of plantation 3a.,3 m;d truly a feature of our own country. Mr. Primrose Is the first to furnish this genuine form of amusement, but with modern em bellishments of a- kind that enhances the effect. The gaudily bedecked cos tumes and white-face minstrelsy has eeen Its day. In Its place has come the merry darkey furl Intermingled with up-to-date songs and humor, led by George Primrose. " "The Man of the Hour." Playgoers will no doubt view with great favor "The Man of the Hour," which will be seen at Steward's opera house Tuesday night, Junuary 21, be ing presented here with a special se lected company under the manage ment of William A. Brady and Joseph It. Grlsmer. "The Man of the Hour" from .all reports, easily ranks as one of the most substantial hits of the past season of the new one. It is said to contain more generous laughs than many a farce, and the love Interest- Is absorbing. The piny is said to be strong, convincing ntvl uncommonly Interesting and proves particularly ef fective as a dramatic vehicle, because It deals with a familiar subject'ln a most virile manner. t: n e V Commencing Saturday M the Hour of Nine and Jan.M osmg mf. vening, January Not armies, not nations, have ad vanced the race; but here and there. In the course of ages, an Individual has stood up and cast his shadow over the world. E. H. Chapln. FOR RENT Seven-room house, fur nished or unfurnished. Inquire at corner 0th and AA'ashington. 'Phone Blnck 1041. STEWARD'S OPERA MOUSE D. H. STEWARD. Manager MONDAY, JANUARY 6 GEO. YOU'LL LAUGH YOUR HE D OFF AT LOVE'S AFFINITY MAM- TV At i-i of to 1 o MOTH LYJLl ilQ t l I JLO HEADED BY 1 HE DANDIEST OF . ALL DACING COMEDIANS GEORGE I). PRIMROSE WITH HIS OWN GRET COMPANY OF MINSTRELSY LEADING ENTERTAINERS. 4 y$ Magnificent Production Splendid Singers Fifty loymakers Wonderful Novelties Ap Ocean of Merriment Same Dandy Company and Production as Presented in ail the Leading Theatres Throught the Country THE WORLD'S GRANDEST AND BEST OF MINSTRELS flOIPPC Orchestra $1.60 Orchestra Circle $1.00 r KloLO D euCirc'e 76c Gallery 25 and 60c. c... ... Ratnrriav at Van 3uren't tti-e g.C43 I j . w J ; . T First Prewbyterlan Cliuri'li. Sunday school, 9:45 a. m., AV. L. Brenholts, superintendent; morning subject, "1908." Evening subject, "The AVorth of a Man." The choir, Messrs. Cochran and Cochran, and Mesdamea Richardson and Sllverthorn will sing at each service; C. E. service at 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, 7:30 p. m.; teachers' meeting, 8:30 p. m. Rev. S. AA Seemann, D. D., minister. Central Church of Christ. Evangelistic services each evening at 7:30. Sunday morning Mr. Mc Sparran preaches on "The Church In God." In the evening his theme Is "Will the Old Book Stand?" Bible school work at 10 a. m.; C. E. prayer meeting, 6:45 p. m. A cordial Invl tatlon to all. Special services all next week. . First Baptist Church. . Corner Sixth and Q. At 9:45, Sun day school, Dr. J. E. Stevenson, super intendent; 11, morning " worship, "A Message to Church Officers" by pas tor; 12, the Lord's supper; 6:30, the young people's service, led by the new president, Mrs.-Rose Stevenson, theme, "AA'hat Is True Blessedness?" 7:30 evening worship, "The Empowering Years of Life, Life's Best." The mes sage to the young. Thursday, 7:30, the mid-week service, study of and prayer for McMinnvlIle coHege. . Good music. Cordial welcome. Come. AV. H. Gibson, pastor. Methodist EplMcuiml Church. Sunday 10 a. m., Bible school, Geo. H. Currey, superintendent; 11 a. m., public worship; subject, "The Light That Condemns"; 12 m., class meet ing, Mrs. Hannah Rogers, leader; 1 p. m., Junior league, Mrs. Olive Bol ton, superintendent; 6:30, Epworth League, "The Morning Watch AVhat It ;Ib." ; , 7:30, revival service, "The Child of God A New Creation." A cordial welcome to all. The special services will continue through the week, each night at 7:30, Rev. AV. AV. Deal of Union, assisting In the serv ices and preaching. Sermon tonight ( Friday) by the Rev. M. Fllz Maurice,, Come out and receive a blessing. Rev. C. E. Deal, pastor. Xot a Clearance Sale of Old Itiib blsli, but a xalo of the CIIOICF.ST, NEWEST antl the. Stsoli' MOST I)E S'ltABLK MERCHANDISE. , Eery article In our Large Sttx-k, In cluding some early arrivals In Spring Goods, will go on sale Saturday morn ing at Irresistible price reductions. l).u't wait, there are many choice plums to tie iliH'kcl, but they are marked for quick selling and will not last long. LADIES BELTS t In silk, kid, and novelty beltings in all desirable widths and worth regularly $1.00 to $1.25, choice, dur- H ing this sale 48c U 50c, 75c, & 85c Ladies' 11 belts in large assortments sale price now 25c a TABLE UNENS AT WONDERFUL SAVINGS 60 in Turkey Red table linens easily worth twice the price, the yard 23c 85c' Bleached satin da mask special this sale at the yd. 59c A JL it """ in i i m miwrr Ti rrmi nn WcTORCHON LACEL kc. A splendid assortment in all the desirable widths, an excelent value at 1 0c choose' now per yd. M Also a special lot of regu lar 10c embroidery at per yd. 5c Haf MEW ELECTRIC THEATRE . A CLEVER DETECTIVE. . ' BETWEEN TWO FIRES. Illustrated Song: 4 When Sweetheart Mary AVhls- ered, 'Yes'." THE TIRED TAIIOIVB DREAM. THE TROVULESOME FLEA. 444444444444444 l . Program changes each Monday 4 4, and Thursday. Ladles' souve- 4 4 nir matinee every Wednesday, 4 4 t p. m. Children's 6c matinee 4 4 every Saturday, I p. m. 4 4 Now Eloctrlo Tliea'er. 4 4 B. M. SHERWOOD & CO., 4 4 Proprietors. 4 4 . Mahaffey Building. - 4 444444444444444 I Price THE LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR DEPARTMENT YOUR DOLLAR DOES DOUBLE DUTY-HALF PRICE For any garment on may select, in ladles' Suits, ladlea' Coats, mimes' and children's Coats and Jacket, all liulles trimmed and tailored Hats and about six down ladles' Waists, all In this Heason'a moNt popular styles and fabrics. ' ALL LADIES' SCITS AT HALF REGI'LAH PRICE. ALL L DIES' COATS AT HALF UEGVLAIl PRICE. ALL, CHIDREN H COATS AT HALF REGI'LAH PRICE. ALL MISSES' XATS AND JACKETS AT HALF REGULAR PRICE. ALL LADIES' HATS AT HALF REGULAR PRICE. . LADIES' FURS AT TREMENDOUS PRICE REDUCTIONS. Every fur scarf in the house must go. TV"rovo them quickly we cut prices without regard ftr- cost.. .We carry nothing but the most dependa- ' ble Furs, made by the moat reliable fur houses In America, and the know ing ones will not fall to profit by this opportunity, ao don't wait and lame-''' us If you do not find what you,' want. -Come now. 'Don't wait.' '"' '' $20 . ffurs . .f 13.35 $15 Furs . .$9.98 '-' ' 112 Furs .. $7.98 ' $10 Furs .jf.65 $6 Furs .. $3.98 $4 Furs ;'.$2.I5 MEN'S FUR OVERCOATS AT A BIG SAVING ONE-THIRD OFF. AA'e handle nothing but the Justly .famous "BISHOP" Coats,-easily the' peer of all Fur Coats, every one of them made from . matched furs, In Raccoon, Moroccan Lamb, Russian Cal(, Wolf and Natural Grey Aiaska Goo. Note the prtCesT" . ' "- . ' .$75.00 FuiCoats ...... $05.00 Fur Coals $33.00 Fur Coats $20.00 Fur Coats . .$14.95 , . $34.63 . .$28.00 . .$13.35 RE.I) EVERY ITEM QUOTED IIELOW CAREFULLY. EVERY t-ni- rw-VOT AFmitl TO OVERU)OK. LIMITED SPACE WILL ONE OF ONLY - ..... . . L ..... . FEW. THERE ARE HUNDREDS UK OTHHKN AMI iUi v n AI'PHECIATIi THE WIDE SCOPE AND MOXEY-SAVING OPPORTUMni H OF THIS SALE UNTIL YOU PAY US A VISIT. iF THEM ARE J1ARGAINS 4 PERMIT MENTIONING A 4 MEN'S $25.00 Suits .... $22.50 Suits .... Suits .... Suits .... Suits .... Suits . ... Suits .... SUITS $20.00 $18.00 $15.00 $12.00 110.00 , .$I3.5 , .$12.00 . .$10.00 , . $8.00 . $6.65 MEN'S COATS AND VESTS Men's Coats and Vests, worth up to $12; choice now for. $1.95 Men's extra A'ests, worth up to $2.50; now $1-20 All Boys' Suit One-third Off All boys' Overcoats. .One-tlilrd Olf Men's fancy Vests . .One-half Price All ladles' Skirts. . . One-third Off ' Ladies' Flannelette AValsts, MEN'S OVERCOATS worth up to $1.25; choice for 30e $20.00 Overcoats 1 $13.35 Ladies' Skirts, worth up to $18.00 Overcoats $12.00 $10, now $2-50 $15.00 Overcoats $12.00 $1.25, $1'.50 Men's Shirts; now 78c 112.00 Overconts $8.00 75c and 85c Caps 8o 110.00 Overcoats Men'a Linen Collars 5c $8.00 Overcoats UNDERWEAR ..810.05 Boys, Underwear, worth up to ', ..$15.25 $1; now , , , v , tJ 20o Misses' Underwear, worth up to 75c, ,now ; . ; , , 29c Men's $1.25 wool Underwear . 79c Mens $1.60 wool Underwear' $1.28 Ladles' heavy fleeced 75o ' Underwear,' now , . , , , 43,. Child's heavy fleeced Under- -.' weaij regular 26c to 60c value, ,' now from . 19c to 33o Boys' Outing Gowns, regular 65c values; now ,,, 88c 70c Men's Outing Gown 49c $S.6S 75c and $5c ladle Outing Gowns $5.83 now , sgo Every Article at Reduced Prices W M f MJ mr 'I A LA ORANDE, Every Article at Reduced Prices tl OREGON 4t44444e44444e444Co44v AtA44444444444444AaI 444t4440444e4:44e4444444C4444444e444444l44?4; Si i it atv.- !t 4 S :t :t :t :t it it it it. it it it :t :t 4 It 4