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PRUNING GOODS
Now s fhe me for prunng your orchard
and can soppy you wifA anyhng you need
in that line, such as long and short tree
pruners, hand shears andaws of a kinds.
10 PER CENT
off on all Heating Stoves. Call and get one.
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LOCAL ITEMS
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with her relatives at Pendleton. , ;
W. A. Woodward of Baker City, Is
a business visitor here today.,. '7
T. S. Harris left this morning for a
business trip, whltfi will take him to
Portland and Intermediate points.
- Mr. and Mrs, T,' A. Rlnehart were
up from Elgin and spent Sunday with
friends. ' ' ' ' , . '-
Charles Palmer of Baker City, came
down Saturday to be with his mother,
"Grandma" Palmer, for a few days. -
E. Z. Carbine returned today from
Baker City, where he' spent Sunday
with friends.
L. J. Davis and Lucius Wright of
Union, are business visitors In La
Orande today. :
Mesdames E. Polack and Mac Wood
spent Sunday at Hot Lake. They re
turned this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Grandy returned
today from a Sunday visit with rela
tives In Union.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones of Portland,
arrived last evening to, visit her
mother, "Grandma" Palmer, who is 111.
Dr. M. K. Hall and Jay Van Buren
visited Union yesterday. They-made
the trip with an auto and report the
roads in excellent condition.
Fred Page, Jr., member of the firm
of Page & Son of Portland, wholesale
fruit dealers. Is In the city today on
business matters.
Two car repairers were sent to
North Powder this morning to repair
a freight car which was knocked off
center there last night.
Mrs. George Duffleld and her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McLellan,
have left for Hood River, where they
will be employed on Al Ruhnke's
large fruit farm. Mr. Duffield pre
ceded the family several days ago.
G. W. Williams, who has been In
the employe of the Pioneer flouring
mills, was an Observer office caller
this morning. He states the mill Is
running night and day and are kept
busy filling Its carload order to out'
aide points. ...
J. D. Haines, the popular and effi
cient orchestra leader of Baker City,
arrived Saturday night to take charge
of the ' orchestra during the ' Elks'
minstrels. His baton always Inspires
the orchestra members, and conse
quently Inspires the audience. '
Mr. and Mrs. Avery Harrison left
last night amid apporprlate showers
of rice, for their extended honeymoon
They go direct to Los Angeles, after
one day's visit In Portland, and will
return, with stops at Sacramento, San
Francisco. Oakland and Portland.
They will return about March 1.
Last night W. C. Calder left for New
York and other eastern cities where
he goes to confer with parties who
have Invested heavily In eastern Ore
gon timber to ascertain what their
plans are for another year. He ex
pects to be absent from Taker for six
weeks, as it will take him that long
to visit tho points necessary and trans
act his business. Baker City Herald.
J. L. Walrod of Wisconsin, arrived
in the city last night, while on his
first tour of the great northwest.
Upon arriving here he ascertained that
hi old-time friend. L. B. Stearns of
Cove, was living here, and he "phoned
over to him. As a result Mr. Steams
came over and took Mr. Walrod home
with him. Like other observing men,
Mr. Walrod was not prepared to see
such a country developed, as It Is and
with such unlimited possibilities on
Sheriff Frank ChllUers made a hur
ried visit to Hot Lake this morning.
An adjourned meeting of the 'city
council will be held this evening. '
Richard R." Williams of Touchet.
Wash., madej proof on a five-year
olalm this "morning.
.. B., Mi, Rogers tKlay filed his legal
documents with the city recorder,
which make him a candidate for the
office of chief of police. .
Councilman J. T. Williamson and
son- Kenneth, who have been sick for
several days, are both reported better
today, .
Those having horses to dispose of
should not find it difficult. There are
three buyers In the city at the present
time. Stock between 1200 and 1400
pounds seems to fill the requirements.
Fred Halsten has- about completed
the repairs to his building, which In
cluded the enlargement of his base
ment. This will greatly Increase his
display room. ' , , '
Contractor B. R. Haworth, who has
been In Wallowa county for several
months on construction work, ts ex
pected to return home within the next
few weeks.
This will be a busy evening for the
Owls. Initiation,. Installation of offi
cers and a banquet. Members are re
quested to . report promptly at 7
o'clock. :
The Sunday school of the L. D. S.
Ib preparing to have a social evening
on Friday. There will be a musical
program followed by a dance. The
grand march will start promptly at
Henry Gelble, who for the past six
weeks has been the guest of his ion
Fred, left this morning for The Dalles,
where he will 'visit his daughter a
short time before returning to his
home In Yamhill county.
Messrs. and Mesdames Harry Miller
and Clinton Draper, all of New York,
arrived in La Grande Sunday morning
to remain here until after the Elks'
minstrels. They came here from Spo
kane. Indoor baseball adepts who , are
members of the Commercial club, will
meet this evening to organize a team.
The "Gobblers" will also organize later
In the week and several , matched
games will result.
Manager Housh of the Grande
Ronde Electric company, went over
to Cove this mornlg, and this after
noon 'Dhoned that on the altcb, it
snowed six Inches last night and froze
and for the people not to expect any
light until It again turned warmer.
The services to have hen held this
evening at Island City by the L. D. 8.,
have been postponed Until Thursday
of this week. The quartet had other
engagements that prevented their at
tendance this evening. Hence the
postponement.
Jennie Nellson, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. H. J. Nellson of Cove, was oper
ated upon In the hospital In this city
Saturday afternoon by Dr. Hubbard,
for mastoid, Is recovering nicely from
the shock and no serious results are
expected to follow.
Word has reached the Real Estate,
Loan & Commission company, that a
party of homeseekers from the Tleton
valley, In southeastern Idaho, was un
able to reach here because of a ter
rific blizzard and snowstorm In that
section of Idaho last week. The stages
are snowbound. The temperature
dropped to 3 below lero.
SOCIETY.
, Harrison-Hunter.
A quiet, yet extremely novel wedding
occurred at Island City at 5 o'clock
last evening, when M. A. Harrison,
Jr., of this city, and Miss Pearl Fran
ces Hunter of Island City, were mar
ried at the home of the bride's mother,
Mrs. G. W. Hunter, by Rev. S. W. See
mann of La Grande.
Novelty and unique decoration
schemes marked the event Unattend
ed, except by Miss Carrie Hunter, who
later turned on what seemed to be a
myriad of electric lights, the bride
descended the brnad stairway, amid a
soft strain of a wedding march played
by Miss Katlo Hunter.- to. the. hall,
where the' groom, i also unattended,
awaited her. . , ; .
Standing in front of S4 artistically
arranged electric Incandescent lights,
the popular couple were joined by the
officiating minister after the only at
tendant. Miss ' Carrie Hunter, - had
switched on the brilliant flow of light
resulting from the glare of 24 white
globes. ' t , j:
' The bride wore white organdie trim
med with insertions and lace. 7
In the hall where the nuptials were
performed, decorations were, of white
numerous tights, which had previous
ly been connected by the bride, who
has acquired considerable knowledge
of electricity, while In the employ of
the Grande Ronde Electric company.
In the dining room, where the Inti
mate friends and Immediate relatives
of the bride and groom were assem
bled, to Join the wedding dinner, dec
orative schemes similar to those adopt
ed In the hall, were in vogue. Twin
ing In and out between 34 colored
electric globes, and centering at a
magnificent white bells suspended
above the festal board, were streamers
of white crepe paper.
The groom la the son of ex-County
Judge and Mrs. M. A. Harrison of this
city, and holds a responsible position
as chief cleric to Dlvjslon Foreman J.
H. Watson. He has spent several
years In this city and has a large list
of Intimate friends.
The bride Is an accomplished
daughter of La Grande.: She has
made her home In Island City and La
Grande almost continuously, and her
circle of friends Is solid and large.
After an extended honeymoon In
the south Mr. and Mrs. Harrison will
be at home In this city.
Specials For f Eiis Iflfeskij
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Extra special values in a large lot of Linen Towels,
iust received from Eastern jobbers. r Pure Linen, 'Unions,
Hucks, etc. ; . r;.V'': iir - '-'l-f :
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Pure linen, ,21 xW, fringed,
Pure linen, 22 x k6, satin finish
Union linen, 19 x kO, fringed, fancy
Union Linen, 21 x hS, fringed, plain
Huck linen, 19 x 31, fringed, plain
Huck Unen, 22 x Wai nea V ,
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Specials in Lace Curtains and Bed Sets
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Bed Room Curtains
Check Swiss Bailenburg edge, very dainty design, $ .98
Plain Swiss Battenburg edge, neatly trimmed ,
Plain Swiss Battenburg trimmed, White and Ecru
,. Plain Swiss Lace trimmed, Ecru
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Trimmed with Battenburg Braid, cut out pattern
Trimmed with Battenburg Braid, wnite
Trimmed with Battenburg Braid, ecru i,
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Brussels Net Battenburg trimmed, beautiltl designs . . i , r
Swiss Lace Insurtion and Edge, very neatly made
Swiss Lace trimmed, handsome pattern
Brussels Net Battenburg trimmed, very pretty -
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CLOTHING
SHOES,
Mens' Wear
HATS, CLOVES,
House Furnishings
CAPS,
CLOTHES WASHERS
DISHES
STOVES and RANGES
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UNDERWEAR
GRANITE WARE
Black-Porter,
One of the pretty weddings of the
season occurred Monday , afternoon,
January S, at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. C. J. Andrews, 780 East Burn
side street, when Miss Margaret Por
ter, of La Grande, Ore., was united in
marriage to W. A. Black of this city.
The Rev. A. J. Montgomery, of the
Third Presbyterian church, officiated.
The ceremony took place before an
altar of greens Intermingled with pink
and white carnations, canopied with a
lover's knot of pink and white rib
bon, the scheme of the bridal parlor
being pink and white. Miss Bertha
Walslnger of La Grande, Ore., and
Miss Laura May, of this city, acted as
bridesmaids. - The bride was attired In
a lovely gown of white, and carried a
shower bouquet of white carnations.
The groom was attended by Harold
Bain of this city, who acted as best
man. . The ceremony was performed
In the presence of Intimate friends,
after which the wedding supper was
served. Mr. and Mrs. Balck will make
their home at 780 East Burnstde street.
Portland Oregon Ian. '
Wait-Hopper.
Bert S. Walt of Seattle, and Miss
Grace V. Hopper of La Grande, Ore.,
were married at the residence of
Frank L. Walt. Ml 77th avenue, Fri
day evening, February 7, at 8:30 p,
m In Seattle. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. B. H. Llngenfolter,
of the Fremont Christian church.
Mr. Walt Is a draftsman for Bebb &
Mendel, architects. Their residence
for a while will ha at the above ad
dress. The bride Is the accomplished
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 3. Hopper of
this city.
The Golden Rule Gb; j
La Grande :. ,l l:.,...l,!PT:c.
For Sale.
Dry l-lnch and 4-foot wood. De
Hvered In any quantity. Price reason
able. i-l-ll
CRANDALL BROS.,
Phone Black 1742.
FOR RENT A flat furnished for
housekeeping. Pleasantly located;
near In. i Inquire of Mrs. Hattie Mc
Donald, 1616 6th St., or 'phone
Black 42.
Zwk'kry ami Kemp Tonight.
In Central Church of Christ the
Swiss Canadian artist tonight In II
Iustrated lecture, "The Philosophy of
the Beautiful. Platform studio,
Beautiful pictures. Kemp In, "If
were King," early In March. Kemp
delighted us with "Sevenoaks" last
spring and we called him back. Either
entertainment 50 cents. Ticket for
both, 75c. Children half price. Re
serve seats at Selder's.
We Want Your Wants
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Our Want Ad Column
Your want it placed before a thousand or mora want-tssktrs
very day Can you afford to spend one cant per word of your
want ad where resultt ara tha keynotes?
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT Housekeeping rooms.
Inquire of Mrs. C. S. Zuber. 'Phone
Red 1781.
FOR RENT Rooms for light house
keeping. Inquire ' of Mrs. E. C.
Moore, corner 4th and Q Sts.
FOR RENT Nicely furnished east
room; all modern conveniences. In-
milrn at J. M. Berry's store. 2-8tf
FOR RENT Furnished housekeep
ing rooms; close In; call at 1417
Wash I net on avenue. 2-24
WANTED.
WANTED To buy telephone pole.
Home Independent Telephone company.
WANTED Good, competent . girl.
Small family; good wages. 'Phone
Main 65. V
Trees and Shrubs.
Trees, shrubs and roses The Union
Nurseries, Union, Ore., have a large
stock of apple, chrry, pear and shade
trees, they are 'Bulling at-reasonable
prices. Send for their price list.
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LOST.
LOST In this city, a plain gold
bracelet. Leave at this office and
receive reward.
ixm SALE.
FOR SALE Oil THADE 640 acres In
Wallowa; cruises five million feet.
See R. W. Logan, La Grande Na
tional bank.
FOR SALE: Barred Plymouth Rock
roosters for sale. Inquire of J. E.
Reynolds. 'Phone Black 602. 1-lSlm
FOR SALE Fresh Jejsey cow and
young calf. A bargain. Inquire at
1417 Wash. Ave. 2-66t
Strayed.
There came to my place IV, miles
east of La Grande, about Vov. 1, 1907,
bay driving mare, branded 66 on left
hip; weight about 1050 pounds. Own
ers may have same by paying pastur
ge and for this notice.
W. J. HUGHES,
Route 2, La Grande, Ore.
PAINT AMD WALL
PAPER STORE
PAINTING
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La Grande !
Steam Cleaning
aud Dye Work
Lace Curtains, Draperies, '
Kid Gloves. Evsnlns Gowns '
and Party Dresses Cleaned
on short notice. We call '
for and deliver fret.
OLD CREAMERY BLDG.
First Class Work Guaranteed
Careful attention to transient trad
(wefttaff
Is a dead Issue. Bo sys Dr. H. C. Par
ker of the Indiana School of Medi
cine. In Collier's Weekly. We concur
with him. Blue Mountain Cough Syr
up will cure your cough, not as pleas
ant to take as some others, but It con
tains the Ingredients that will posi
tively and absolutely cure that cough.
RED CROSS DBUO STORE.
UMBRELLA
RECOVERING
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REPAIRING
New Covers put on, $.50
to $4.00.
If you have anything brok
en 1'can fix it.
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