La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, February 07, 1908, Image 5

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Newspaper Page Textk1 A. Iboi IN I M r. rrr rc 1 How is the time for pruning your orchard and I can supply you with anything you need in that line, such as long and short tree pruners, hand shears and saws of all kinds. 10 PER CENT off on all Heating Stoves. Call and get one. PEIIIIIl MRS. T.N. MURPHY HARDWARE and CROCKERY LAUGHTER ......... r - t iiir.A. irrvi.s i R. M. Oliver left this morning for Hot Lake to remain a few dayg. Bishop C. J. O'Reilly passed through the city this morning en route home to Baker City. George W. Fraser, who has been In the valley seral days, returns to morrow to resume his school work. Herbert Plllsbury and Eugene Tu mey of Portland, transacted business at the land office this morning. No. 1 was four hours late today. The delay Is caused by too much snow In Wyoming. , The first dress rehearsal of the Elks' minstrels will be held next Mon day nght. Orchestra rehearsal Is scheduled for Sunday evening. Chief Dispatcher "Dick" Buckley and Trainmaster J. D. Matheson left today for Portland on a brief busi ness trip. B. W. Hughes Is suffering with an abscess on his leg. He Is unable to be out. Mrs. Hughes Is likewise crip pled, suffering with a severely sprain ed ankle. Grande in April. Mrs. A. Q. Stewart, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Emma Sim mons, has returned to her home in Walla Walla. Fireman McFarlane, who Is in the Good Samaritan hospital at Portland, is still In a serious condition, accord ing to a letter received today from Mrs. McFarlane, who Is with him. The production at the Steward on Thursday, February IS, of the famous and phenomenally successful farce comedy, "Peck's Bad Boy," Is the on ly one authorized by ex-Governor George W. Peck of Wisconsin, author of the book, of the same name, the appearance of which was the literary and laughable sensation of the day, and which suggested the Buster Brown and other Inferior Imitations with which the press and stage have since been deluged. The one and only play bearing the seal ot Governor Peck's permission and approval follows closely the. lines of laughter laid down by htm, and ror jo years has achieved a popular ltyand success fairly rivaling that of his work. Broadened In humorous and artistic scope the present season by the introduction of additional Inci dents, climaxes, characters, features and ronviilslnr oomnlloatlnns. glvlnc ample scope for the versatile talent of an uncommonly strong company of comedians, Vocalists and specialty artists, It steadily retains a "standing room only" grip on popular favor, and promises to retain that hold as long as people know how to laugh. Specials For This Extra special values in a large lot of linen Towels, iust received from Eastern lobbers. Pure Linen, Unions, Hucks, etc. ,. Pure Linen, 21 x 43, fringed, . Pure Linen, 22 x 46, satin finish . . Union Linen, 19 x 40, fringed, fancy -Union Linen, 2i x 45, fringed, plain . . ... Huck Linen, 19x 37, fringed, plain , . Huck Linen, 22 x 42, all linen . . Specials in Lace Curtains and Bed Sets Bed Room Curtains Hit- 85c 18c 15c 25c 65c ; SOCIETY. ' . ' 4H4 Missionary Meeting. Yesterday afternoon the ladles of the Methodist church held their mis sionary meeting. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Cleaver. The topic for consideration was the Industrial mis sions in Africa. Those who were as signed various phases of the work were Mrs. J. W. Knowles, Mrs. G. C. Osburn, Mrs. J.D. Glllllan and Mrs. J. -A. Whitby. There was a splendid attendance and a most profitable af ternoon was the result. At the con clusion of the literary portion of the program refreshments were served. The dedication of the First Baptist church is set for March 29. The oc casion is being well planned and will be an event of note In La Grande life more later on. W. J. Bnodgrass, who has been In Portland for the past two months, in . ..nii.rinm. returned home last night and thinks that he is considers bly Improved. Mr. Sklpton of Salem, Is here after ..nil.. mfload of Grande Ronde V horses for the Willamette valley mar i t-.it th nast year he has .ck " o - hipped out seven cars. 1 m r vinrio a. resident of La nriArftted on 1n St XIuuo, - r Mary's hospital yesterday for appen dlcltls. His condition last night was assuring. Walla Walla Union. . Rev. Curry of Michigan, arrived In Cove this morning to take charge of the Methodist work there. He sue .,i Rev. Currv of Athena, who re r? signed his pastorate a few weeks ago There will be a special meeting, of ' Royal Arch Masons tonight for the purpose of conferring the Royal Arch a n a team. There will be Ul(l W hln doing. All members are urged not to forget the date. Detective Combs of the O. R. & N Co.. spent yesterday in the city. Mr. Combs was formerly chief of police of Tho Dalles, and served several years as deputy sheriff. He is re ported to be doing excellent work in his present position. Rev. C. E. Deal left this afternoon on late No. 1 for Pendleton, where he goes to confer with Evangelist Hau- denschleld. who Is holding some won rf,.l meetings there. Conversions to the number of 180 is the direct re .("ii lult of the first 10 days work up to last Monday night. Evangelist Hau denschleld will hold meetings in La Next Monday Evening Good Speakers and Good Music, There will be religious services Monday evening, February 10, at the church In Island City, when Elder W. H. Davis, David - Jordan and T. L. Schofleld will explain some of the prlnlcples of religion of the Latter Day Saints. The people are cordially Invited to attend. Come and hear Mormonism from those who under stand it. The L. D. S. quartet from La G'rande will furnish the music. Good speaking and an evening of In struction assured to all who attend. WILL ENTERTAIN VISITORS. La Grande Basketball Players Will Be Given Reception at Armory. Following the basketball game that will be played at the high school as sembly hall Friday evening, a re. ceptlon and dance will be given at the Armory In honor of the visiting play. ers. The affair Is being arranged for by a committee of Co. L members, who are also high- school students, and a pleasant social time is prom. Ised. When the Pendleton players were at La Grande they were shown every courtesy by the La Grande stu dents and. tomorrow night the compll ment will be returned. The reception and dance will be open to students, their friends and the public In general. Pendleton East Oregonlan. SERVICES AT ISLAND. Location of Experiment Farm. In a letter to the East Oregonlan Congressman Ellis says that the exact location of the experimental farm of 40 acres on the Umatilla irrigation project will be about one mile north of Hermlston and will Include the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 3, township 4, range 28. Congreeman Ellis has the assur ,ance of the agricultural department that active work on the erperlmental farm will be started this spring. Pen dleton East Oregonlan. THFrTYrHI RrHf MIL 01 I WIUIIOIIL Check Swiss Baitenburg edge, very dainty design, $ .98 Plain Swiss Baitenburg edge, neatly trimmed Plain Swiss Baitenburg trimmed, White and Ecru P.'2!?! SisS Mntmpd. Fmi Brussels Net Trimmed with Baitenburg Braid 2 yards long Trimmed with Baitenburg Braid, cut out pattern Trimmed with Baitenburg Braid, wnite Trimmed with Baitenburg Braid r ecru Bed Sets Brussels Net Baitenburg trimmed, beautiftl designs Swiss Lace Insurtion and Edge, very neatly made Swiss Lace trimmed, handsome pattern Brussels Net Baitenburg trimmed, very pretty St Mt 1.35 IftV-Hrlt 2.00 fete Hi ... 3.oo : v cfe l.UJ CLOTHING SHOES, CLOTHES WASHERS Mens' Wear HATS, CLOVES, CAPS, House Furnishings DISHES STOVES and RANGES 5.00 5.75 i50 too UNDERWEAR GRANITE WARE The Golden Rule Go. Oregon La Grande W44t444444HH44HHWivt Home Again. Ed Strlngham, who for the past seven weeks has been vlBltlng friends and relatives In Kansas, Iowa, Mis sourl and Arkansas, returned last ovoninir. Mr. Strlneham says that after making a careful study of con dltlons as he found them In the mid die west and south, says that he Is better pleased with Union county than ever. One pleasant feature of his trip was that he found his brother, whom he had supposed was dead for the past 14 years. This was Indeed a happy meeting and alone was worth many times the cost of time and money which the trip cost him. Cathollo Church. Low mass, 8 a. m.; high mass, 10 a. m.; rosary and benediction follow Ing 10 o'clock mass. Latter Day Saints. Sunday school, 10 a. m.; regular service, 8 p. m.; mutual Improvement association meets conjointly at 7:10 p. m. St. Peter's Church. First Sunday after Epiphany. Holy communion, i a. m.; Sunday school, 10 a. m.; morning service, 11 a. m.; evening service, 5 p. m. St. Peter's Church. Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Holy communion, 8 a. m.; Sunday school, 10 a. m.; morning service, 11 a. m.; evening service, 5 p. m. Christian Science Services. Sunday, 11 a. m.1 Wednesday, 7:30 m. Sunday school, 10:15 a. m. The reading room la open Tuesday and Wednesday and Saturday from 3 to 4 p. m. All are cordially Invited. Brenholts, superintendent. Morning aublect. "Christian Faith." C. E. service. 0:30 p. m.; evening subject. 'The Young Lady." Brotherhood meeting at the residence of Col. F. 8. Ivanhoe on Monday, at 8 p. m. Subject, "La Grande's Greatest Need. Leader. H. R. Hanna. Prayer meet ing, 7:30 p. m. S. W. Seamann, D. D., minister. First Baptist Church. At 9:45. Sunday school, Dr. J. E. Stevenson, superintendent; 11, morn ing worship, sermon, "The 'Must That Sways Omnipotence." 6:30, young people's union will be led by May Noyes, theme, "Ministering to Strangers and the Sick"; 7:80, eve ning worship, sermon by pastor, "On the Walls of an Imperiled City. Thursday, 7 o'clock, mid-week serv ice, "A Study in Personal Work." At 8 o'clock, teachers' meeting. W. H. Gibson, pastor. Pythian Sisters Installation. Thursday, February S, 1908, the following officers were installed for the ensuing term: P. C, Llzrie Ha worth; M. E. L., Winnie Oliver; E. 8., Maud Morton; E. J., Emma Shea; M. of T., Elsie Ackles; M. of F., Mary McLachlln; M. R. and C, Nellie Frawley; G. O. T., Alice Ackles. Af ter the Installation an oyster supper was served. First Methodist Episcopal Church. Sunday, 9:45 a. m., Bible school Geo. H. Currey, Supt.; 11 a. m., pub. Ho worship, subject. "A Visitor and His Vision"; 12 m.,- class meeting Hannah Rogers, leader; 8:30, Epworth league; 7:30, public worship, subject, "A Man Disinherited." Monday, 7:80. Bible study class. Thursday, 7:30, prayer meeting; Thursday, 8:30, teachers' meeting. A cordial welcome to all. Rev. C. E. Deal, pastor. Central Church of Christ. Bible classes for all ages, from 3 years and older; special classes for adults, at 10 a. m. The Lord's sup per fololwed by sermon on "The Apos tles' Teaching" 11 a. m.j Christian Endeavos meetings, 8:30 p. m.; song service, 7:80 p. m.; address, "Does Death End All," 8 p. m. Special at tentlon Is called to the evening ad dress. If you doubt hereafter, come. First Presbyterian Church. Sunday school, 8:45 a. m., W. I Plies Cured at Home by New Absorp tion Method. If you suffer from bleeding. Itch ing, blind or protruding piles, send me your address, and I will tell you how to cure yourself at home by the new absorption treatment; and will also send some of this home treat ment free for trial, with references from youtr own locality If requested Immediate relief and permanent cure assured. Send no money, but tell others of this offer. Write today to Mrs. M. Summers, Box P, Notre Dame, Ind. TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE 8, 1878. NOTICE FOR FUBLJJAT1jin., U. S. Land Office. La Grande, Ore., January 17, 1908. xrniM& l. h.Mh vlw.n that In mm. 11VUM1 . 1 V, IJ p. - v. . . . - - nil...,- nrl.K V. . n.ivllilnni tt t h . ft of congress ot June 3, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands In the states of California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington territory," as extended to all the public land states by act of August 4, 1892, DAV1U is. cuuiv, of La Grande, county of Union, state of Oregon, has this day filed In this office his sworn statement No. 8902, for the purchase of lots 1. 3 and 8, of section No. 18, In township No. 4 south, range No. 88, B. W. M., and will offer proof to show tnat tne lana sought Is more valuable for its tim ber or stone than for agricultural pur poses, and to establish his claim to ..Irf lonA K.fnr. th. rwmV and re. celver at La Grande, Oregon, on Mon day, the 13th day oi April, ivs. He names as witnesses: Volney J. r.n,.nn Jnhn T. Williamson. Peter J. Lilly and George B. Scott, all of La Grande, uregon. Amu -n .4 Mil aanmii rlnlmlna' Id. Tersely the above described lands are ..... n.. A.4 .a II. thAlr nlMlmn In this office on or before saia utn oay oi April, 1908. . . B. W. DAVJB. Kegisier. TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNB , 1878. U. 8. Land Office, La Grande, Ore.. January 20, 1908. XTnt I... t. h.,.h aHw.n that I a. ... pl lance with the previsions of the act of congress of June 8, 1878, entitle "An act for the sale of timber 'laada In the states of California, Oregon. Nevada, and Washington territory.' as extended to all the publlo iterta states by act of August , till, EDWARD MORRILL, of La Grande, county of Union, fttfttb of Oregon, has this day filed In this office his sworn statement No. lie, for the purchase of lot 12, section if; . oi l oi section no. io, in lowmnip No. 1 south, range No. 36, E. W. It, land sought Is more valuable (or Us umDer or sione man ior ngncuiiunu purposes, and to establish his claim to said land before the register anB receiver at La Grande, Oregon, oa Tuesday, the 14th day of April. ltO. He names as witnesses: Henpjr tc Charlton, Denver Charlton, Willlass D. Adams, J. E. McCoy, all of Km mm la, Oregon. Any and all persons clalsnJng ad versely the above described laada are requested to file their claims In thai office on or before said 14th day. of April, 1908. w. uavih, KegiBier. TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. FOR RENT Housekeeping rooms. Inquire of Mrs. C. 8. Zuber. 'Phone Red 1781. WANTED Good, competent girl. 'Phone Small family; good wages Main 55. Trees If you want cherry or ap ple trees, get prices from the Union nurseries, Union, Ore. I HAY, GRAIN, WOOD We have in stock a lot of fine timothy, wild, grain and alfalfa hay, bought before the price advanced. We are selling this hay at low price, quality guaranteed. Webuy and sell oats, barley and mill stuff of all kinds. We'll selllflourat lower price than others. Try us We'are closing out our wood business. Have about 100 cords left. Get some at a reduced pricebefcr.' it is all gone. ii THE REAL ESTATE, LOAN AND COMMISSION CO.