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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 3, 1908)
t AGE EIGHT. , t I LOCAL ITEMS I L.D. Feck la up from Elgin. Ttmmaa Lottos U down from Star ley. M . Chllders and wtfo are In the if ST from Almlru, Wash. tougglst A. ', McLcnnon In home ram Portland. The special term of tlje Wallowa uualy court convenes next Monday. fcf I. Kl'tcr, the photographer, re turned thin morning from Portland. . M. Pedro, E. Cargill and C'al Coomes sr ter from Pendleton attending to soma business. C D. Burrell Im up from Portland and wi-nt out to Elgin thin morning to mLtwi to some business. 3. Kelly and Mr. Cornwall are In he city from Bulso. They are trans- aj-Lkig fcuslncns at Elgin todny. . Cltiun to the fac that there wax no utUKUt for a council meeting un ad JiijriiTncfit was tuken until next Mon itor night. Mr. and Mrs. C A. Wagner of Srnid toliit, Idaho, arrived In the city this Burning to visit with .Mrs. vtagnersi ' urea'.-. Mr. and Mis. Frank Chllders. ii.a. I., r.. F,"....n Inst nlithi Jur Pleasant valley, where she was witKt mi, account nt the serious Dines..' wf lier grandchild. William t?i ;ion of New Vork, w ho tritveis with the "Old Cross Roads" ompany, was to meet the company In Mifc city, but missed connections and tuj tv atop over In La Grande today. Htm Metn Gordon, who has been vadtbis; nt the homo of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kirssell during the holiday. wlU (nn to (It. Paul'a school nt Walla Vail Saturday evening. She will be accompanied by MInr Imogen Russell, hi re-enters that Institution to re uine Iter musical studies, 0crLund and family, who recent Fy moved from Cove, ate now Incited It 421 Sixth atreet. I ortlnnd. and ftjvfl ordered The Observer sent to Virfr address, Oscar says that he has ot left Union county by any mean.i, and is Interested In what happens. J . BRICK IS A i rick building, at the present price of lumberis cheaper as well as better. It has been demonstrated tnat my bii:k is superior to any made in Oregon. I ;an furr ish cemmon brick in any quantity. No order too lanre or'too small to m w t Correspondence with contractors and builders solicited. ? Estimates cheerfully furnished. Pricss made known or. app lication. IGRO. KRIEGERi Rnro eiidence, Elack 701, Yard, CLOSING OUT SALE I 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. Come early and select your Xnus presents. W. II. BOHNENKAMP & CO. Hardware, Furniture, Building Material and House furnishings 4 You'll Pay II Tii ' 1 ' A. rvv. I FVKXIXG J li x. "Stoop In tip from E!t:v wiii Ljii Given on, tiic sick ;i.;t today. . George Balrd came over this after- noon from Union on late No. 1. I H T If IVhltA 1 ..f t tnAav for the wood campa up the mountaina. lie la shipping to Walla Walla. Born, at Allcel, on New Year's day to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Walalnger, a aon. C. M. Stackland. one of Grande Rondo valley's largest fruit growers, is In the' city today. Miss Pearl Huff left on the late train todav for Euaene. where ahe la at tending the Btaf university. Burke Williams, who spent the holl-' daya In thla city, returned to his home i In Eugene today. Naomi Williamson will return V Eugene In the morning, where she will resume her studies In the U. of O. Charles E. Dobson of North Pow der, made a five-year proof on homestead tody. Arthur P. Marsh of Sioux CUy, Iowa, Is transacting business In La Grande today. Robert J. Tucker, an attorney of Portland Is a visitor In our city to day. John Mcllao, the genial hospltnhti h"tel keeper nt rtummervii h, Is doln;. business In the. city today. r.i.-:.:!.T . i. r.tniian i-tt . tills morning for Wallowa county where lie will visit the sovVral charge, bef ne returning. Mr, and Mrs. It. McKenxfe enmo up this afternoon from Summervllle t see their son Hoy off on his way to school ut Corvullls. Agnes Shaw, one of the substantial pioneer farmers of the valleyls quite slrk, but was reported to be some bet ter today. . Tom liiusler of Union, who has been freoiienlly mentioned for sheriff cm the republican ticket, t over from Union today. A. A." ltelden, one of the prominent cllizenx of Cove, returned this morn ing from a two weeks' visit In Port land. Charles Smith, who has been III for a'long time, has had n relapse and is consli't red to be In a very critical con dition. eaea CHEAPER receive prompt attention. Red 521. La Grande, Oregon With Pleasure For (very mal you tat hrt. It will b combination of good food, gcrd cookirg and good Mr vice. Our ttsUurant it intend ed for people who appreciate g :od eating, aleo for people who like the good things cf life at a moderate cost. If ycu belong to that cl m. c:mi in and tee what wo can do foi ycu. The Model .'Restaurant J. A. ARBUCKLE. Prep. We n!l wcikl, mtel tuVsu for $4.50 ! BHF.WI'KR. LA GflANDK. OREGON. A. Winn, a retired merchant !j a Zi Cr-.iJi v!;i:o:- to! of , George Hanson, sr.. of Telocaeet, Is shaking hands with bis La Grande friends today. Mr. and Mra. Roy Oliver and aon Russell, returned from a vlalt to Union today. " Mlaa Stella Oliver was over to ITnlon on business and returned to day. Stella Bloeh left this morning for Portland, where she will visit with her brothers before resuming her, studies at the O. A. C. at Corvallls. C. E. Davis of Union, spent yester- day lrl the city the guest of his broth er, Register E. W. Davis, of the land office. Albert Gibbons, one of the Island Cly teachers, returned today from spending the holidays with his par ents In North Powder. Hugh McCall la quarantined at his home on account of smallpox. The .'aHe Is a vety slight one. and will prob ably not last long. Atorney J. W. Knowlea left this morning for imbler and from there leaves fa the morning for Wallowa county to be present at the opening of ourt Monday. Mrs. John Hawley and baby arrived In La Grande today, in route from Union, where s'.io spent the holidays rtllh relatives, to her home In Wal- lowa. Don't 'forget the basketball 'garni to ta'ie plac-e at the Commercial club Tuesday evening between the r Lu Grande hlg'.i school team and the Girls' Cnnimvril.il club team. The price of nd mission will be 15 cents. All are Invited. Judge D. P.. lleavls o'f Enterprise. Wallowa county. Is In the city tod,uy visiting friends and relatives. The Judge Is on his annual vlalt to children and friends, which takes him to all important points between Enterprise and Hood River, and back home by vay of Walla Walla. The Judge re ports the roughest trip this timi through the canyon he has ever exper ienced. It must be rather tough when jn experienced campaigner like the Judge complains of the bumps. NEW PICTURES TONIGHT. New Electric Huh Surprise fop Us Many Patrons. Manager Hart well has prepared a pleasant surprise for his patrons this evening. In addition to the picture shown last night he will show "A Case of Arson." This is an extra long film find one lull ot action nnd strong situ ations. The pictures are all excepllou- illy plain, especially the boat race. Seldom hus the New Electric tlieate. shown such a combination of beaul and rapid action. This burning of tlu town by the robbcis seems so tea ihat the spectators can almost hca: he screams of the villages und fee. the lire. The "Troublesome Flea'.' .vill be shown again this evening und "The Tailor's Dream" will also be 'brown upon the screen. Mr. Ferrln v 1 1 1 sing the beautifully Illustrated ,ong, "Nobody's Little Girl." The iildis are handsomely colored and the nude Is catchy. The town will b Ahlstling It before the week Is endec Communication Tomorrow. In tomorrow's Issue we will print a arefully prepared communication on City Churter," from the pen of J. B. toddard. He favors a new charter, nd that a convention be called to for mulate one that will be satisfactory to he people. ' ' 1 1 iMtory-Prophecy. Tonight Mr. McSparran preaches .in Christ In Prophecy." A special In- itatlon Is extended to any who doubt he claim that Jesus fulfilled the many ld Testament predictions of a Mes- dah. Last evening the evansellst poke of "Christ hi History." He ised a blackboard and held the atten tion well. Hear htm tonight. For Sale or Trade. The buslnesssjock and tools of the Blue Mountain Marble & Granite ompany Is offered for sale or trade, for particulars call on or address ll-26tf E. C. DAVIS. Commercial Club Dunce. Do not forget h) regular' Frlda night dance at the Vommerclal clul this evening. Come out and have i ood time. lnnc Tomorrow. Dance nt Harris hall Saturday night OR SALE OR RENT Good slx-rooir house In North La Grande: good ou buildings. splndyl well; good lo cation. For ssittyt a bargain If sob soon. Inquire of Mrs. 1). I Stand ley, nt Ed O'Neal's residence or. Trowbridge street, dI-2-9 w3-H FRIDAY, JAXCABY , 108. SOCIETY. 1 A Tea. Party. - A number of young ladiea who are about to return to achool and college were entertained at tea.last evening by Rev, and Mrs. Upton H. Gibbs. The table was decorated with a email Christmaa tree In the center, with apraya of holly and mistletoe around Its base. Place carda with a sprig of miatletoe tied with. red ribbon were at each place. The tree was appropriate ly hung with' red paper bells, which constituted the souvenirs for the guests. After tea the company was entertained with testing their rhyming abllitels In supplying the fifth line to a limerick about a "Young lady from Montana," with astonishing results. As most of the company had another engagement the break-up took place rather early. Those attending were the Misses Meta Gordon, Olive Dodge and Florence McCall from St. Paul's jchooi at Walla Walla; Mlts Naomi Williamson from the State university st Eugene; Miss Muud Clements fr.?m Whitman college. Walla Walla; Ml-ses Bonnie Forrest and Lucrece Wood ;rom St. Helen's Hall, Portland, and MiKsts Imogen and Ruth Russell. l'lrsl Slecllns. The Neighborhood club v ill nolo the first meeting of the new year on next Tuesday ut 2 o'clock. The si:h ct Is the poetry of Robert Browning. lr;j. Brenholts being the lender foi the day. Two weeks later, on the 2 1st it January, Dr. Scemann will speak n' Robert Drowning as a poet, giving especial attention to his poem, "Saul." rhl. lecture will be given In the eve llng, and will be open to the public, no admission being; cnarged. All mem bers of the clubs are urged to be pres ent on next Tuesday afternoon, as a (enernl review of Prownlng's poetry 111 aid to an appreciation of Dr. See nann's address. The ladles are also .isked to read "Saul" before Tuesday, is the poem will be reviewed on thai day. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoak gave a N'ew Year's dinner. Covers were lab.' 'or 18. Those present were Mr. am: Mis. A. Good, Mrs. F. Carpenter, Mr. ind Mrs. Ed Carpenter, Mrs. Mlnnli infford, Ray Carpenter, Dan Phillips Viphlu, Hoak, Grover Good, Golda and Sdna Carpenter, Eva and Zoe Saf .'ord, Albert and baby Carpenter and Mice Hoak. "AT THE OLD CHOSS HOADS." Last Night's IMiMlnetlon 1'lea-cd GchmI Mail Audience. "At the Old Cross Roads" was the bill last night at the Steward, and b ay that th6 production pleased the ludknce, is not overstating. The com mr.y was a strong one, and the bli: me which held the Interest of the au silence to a marked degree. IH. - t Having dlsposeil of mr Snodgric grocer i, I wish luslness to James o take this mean to thank' my cus omers for theT?v cry liberal patron tge In the past, and assure them that '.heir trnde will be equally well ap predated by my successor in the fu ture. ' ,.' Would request that those knowing '.hemselves Indebted to me would call ind settle at their earliest conveni ence. 1-3-17 E. P. STAPLES. Advertised Letters. Mrs. May Burns. Miss Lala Bartmesi. Mrs. W. C. Davis. . Mrs. John Dtvls. ' Mrs. Maude Pierce. Miss Tlllle Ready. ' Mrs. CaVsle Marshall. T-ewls Aumo.k trd Chlarst.i. 1 nry Chur . i .1 J, H. Fowler. Joseph Orammer. v."''. C. C. Hilts. James McVeighs ' ' William Stronger. J.SV. Ward. O. M. RICHEY, Postmaster. Box Soclnl. -There will be a box social at the 'owa school house In district No. 3 aturday evening, January 4. . Two akes will be sold: one to the most landson.c man present, and the other o the iiglhtst lady. The proceeds art o go for the benefit of the school, 'here wl'l be afso an Interesting pro Tram In connection with the social Every on? Is e-ordlnlly Invited to at- j tend and bring so'oe one with them, j Hojs, do not forget your pockotbooksj and have In mind the rlgV.t lady and III ILn rtLf Unffl Febuary 1st 1 Will give ten percent off on cut glass fancy china silver ware carv ers and heating stoves. ! MRS-T-N. I Headquarter for X .av DIRECTORY X OF THE' FRATERNAL ORDERS LA GRANDE. ORE. f J j J I J Woodmen of Hie World. La Grande Lodge No. 363, W. O. V., meets every Friday of each month In the K. of I'. hall In Cotpo building. Al. visiting members wel come. N. 1 ACKLE3, J. II. KEEXEY. Clerk. Consul Commander. A. V. &. A. M. La Grande Lo5ge No. 41, A. F. St A. M holds regular meetings second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:30 p. m. L. II. RCSSELL, V. M. C. D. HUFFMAN, Secretary. Pytlilc.n Sl-tcrs. Rowena Temple No. a, Pythian Sisters, meets every Thursday evening at 8 p. m.. In K. of p. Kail. In the Corpe building. Visiting members cor dially Invited. LIZZIE IIAWORT1I. M. E. C. EUNICE PROCTER, M. of R. & C, L. O. T. M. Hive No. 2.', L. O. T. M., meete every first and third Thursday of each month at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Visiting members made welcome. SADIE KLINTWOltTH. U C. MAGGIE REYNOLDS, K. of R. Rroihciliood of Owls. La Grande Nest No. 1". meets In ;he K. of P. hall every Tuesday eve ning at 8 o'clock. Visiting brothers .onllally Invited. N.. L. AClCLES, Executive. R. I,. LEAVJTT. Secretary. K. of P. Red Cross Lodgu No. 27, meets every Monday evening In Castle Hall, I Corpe building. A Pythian welcome to all visiting knights. HAROLD HKRRON. C. C. R. PATTISON. Ky of R. & S. Relickohs. , Crystal Lodge No. 60. meets every Tuesday evening at the I. O. O. F. lodge. All visiting members are In vited to attend. ' CATHERINE CATES, N. Q. RACHEL E. WOR3TELL, Sec. 2 A CONVINCING DEMONSTRATION If you have any doubts regarding the efficiency ef La Grande Beet Sugar for fruit p'eserrng purposes, a lo.lt at the d splay cf preserved fruits and jellies at the Slarles Orscery Store wi'l convince you that " a Crtrda B:ot Sugar w'l'l do Ihe work. gentlemnn who. you Br going to port to help them gvt the cake. FIRTH PACKS """"" v1 V:1 1 MURPHY Holiday Gooos. t Z I Fcrestcis of America. " Court Maid Marian Xo. 22 m3fei each Wednesday night in Elks hall. llrothers are Invited to attend. DR. G. L. EIGGEftS, C. R. O. V. HEXDKICKS. F. 3. Board of Trustee: Dr. G. L. Dig gers, Oscar Berger and Herbert Pat terson. - M. V. A. La Qrtindo Camp No. "701 meets every first u'hd third Wednesday eve ning at I. O. O. F. hall. AH visiting neighbors are cordially Invited to at' tend. F. B. CURHEY, C. D. E. COX, Clerk. F. O. E. La Grande Aerie No. 239, 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. APEGG, W. S. i i. o. o. t ' ; Star Encampment No. 31, I. O. O, F.( meets every second and ! fourtll Wednesday In the month In Odd Fel-' lows' hall. Visiting patriarchs always welcome. J. A. ARBUCKLE, c pj; I. R. SXOOK, Scribe. M. H. of A. . ' Meets first and third Thursday eve at I. O. O. F. hall. Visiting members always welcome. - - . .. , ANGUS STEWART. President. W. B. SARGENT, Scribe. Jl. P. O. E. ,. - , : La Grande IiOdg No. 433. meets each Thursday evening at 8 o'clock lo Elks' hall on Adam avenue, VlsTiA Ing brothers are cordially Invited to attend. W. B. SARGENT, Exalted Ru! r. G. E; M'CULLT, Rec. Sec. I. O. O. F. La Grande Lodge No. It. meets la ther hall every; Saturday night. Vis iting brothers cordially Invited to at- ' tond. Cemetery plat may be seen at Model Restaurant. . V. B. LOCKHART, N. GU? HUGH McCAIX. Secretary. sup - not forget the date, Do cgln a; 7:S. The prp"" '" d5tlwlt r 5 0