V TEN PACES. EVEXCfQ OBSERVER. 11 ORAWPK. OREGOW. SATTRlAYt MARCH 1W8-. PAGE TEW. ... .... or EIGHT iflGES. 1 EVENING OBSERVER. LA ORAiTPB. OREOO " 43 DIRECTORY OF THE FRATERNAL ORDERS LA GRANDE, ORE. Woodmen of the World. La Grande Lodge No. W. O. W., meets every Saturday evening In' K. of "P.' hall In the Corpe building. , All visiting members wel come. ' M. M.x MAitQjnS, J. H. KEEN'EY, Consul Commander. Clerk. F. O. E. La Grande Aerie No. i6. F. O. E.. meet, every Friday night In Elk hftll at P. m. Visiting brethren In vlted o attend. D. H. PROCTOR, W. P. J. H. LEISHMAN, W. 8. Foresters of America. Court Maid Marian No. 21 meets rcond and fourth Wednesday night In K. of P. hall. Brothers aro Invited . to attend. NERI ACKLES, C. R. . a. V. HENDRICKS, F. S. Board of Trustee: Dr. O. L. Big ger,' Oscar Berger and Herbert Patterson. Brothcrliood of Owls, La Grande Nest No. 17, meets In the K. of P. hall every Tuesday eve nine at I o'clock. Visiting brothers cordially Invited. J. B. VANDERMCELEN, Executive. C. W. BAKER, Secretary. M. W. A. ... r.r.n. Camn No. 7701 meet every Monday evening at I. O. O. F hull. All vlnltlng neighbors are cor dially Invited to attend. E. C. DAVIS, C. D. E. COX, Clerk. Relief committee: E. C. Davis, nimnt. A. J. Warner and D, E. Cox. M. B. of A. Meets first and third Thursday eve at I. O. O. F. hall. Visiting member always welcome. . J. VANDERPOEL, Secretary. DEBATE OH I HURSDAY K. of P. Red Cross Lodge No. 17, ' meets very Monday evening In Castle Hall, Corpe building. A Pythian welcome to all visiting knights. D. H. PROCTOR, C. C. R. L. LINCOLN, K. of R. ft 8. I. O. O. F. La Grande Lodge No. II, meets la Ihslr ball every Saturday night Vis iting brothers ordlally Invited to at tend. Cemetery plat may be seen at Model Restaurant T. J. SCROGGJN, N. G. . P. B. COX, Secretary. C. J. VANDERPOEL, Fin. See. A CHAIR HOSPITAL. If you have a chair or In fact any piece of furniture which Is on the Invalid list you can not do better than to bring It to my furniture hospital, where a peedy cure la assured. Prompt and neat work assured. Remem ber that I maka all kinds of buggy covers. Call on me for all kinds of upholstering. . J. H. TOLLMAN. Shop on Fir Street, Next Door to Thorn's Grocery. Black 1511. B. P. O.E. La Grande Lodge No. 411, meeu each Thursday evening at I o'clock Id Elks' hall on Adams avenue. Visit ing brothers are cordially Invited tc attend. W. B. SARGENT, Exalted Rule O. E. M'CULLT, Rec. Sec. O. E. S. Hope Chapter No. 13, O. E. S., hold stated communications the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Visiting memoers cordially Invited. MART O. FORREST, W. M. MART A. WARNICK, Secretary. I. O. O. F. Star Encampment No. 11, L O. O. F., meets every second and fourtb Wednesday In the month In Odd Fel lows' hall. Visiting patriarchs always welcome. D. E. COX, C. P, W. A. WORSTELL, Scribe. Rebekalis. Crystal Lodge No. 60, meets every Tuesday evening at the I. O. O. F. lodge. All visiting members are In rlted to attend. LAURA STILES. G. JENNIE SMITH, Secretary A. F. A A. M. La Grande Lodge No. 41, A. F. A. M.. holds regular meetings first and third Saturdays at 7:30 p. m. L. H. RUSSELL, WJ. M. CD. HUFFMAN, Secretary. AT COST FOR CASH I ; : i e On. account of ill health we are compelled to dispose of our Marble and Granite business, and in crder to dispose of the stock at once, we are offering our e .tire stock, set up in the cemetery, at actual cost. This offer is good until April first, and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. This means a direct saving of 25 to 60 per cent to purchasers. Largest stock o marble and granite in Eastern Oregon. BLUE MOUNTAIN MARBLE AND GRANITE CO. ... . On next Thursday night will take place the annual trl-stale debate. La Grande is especially Interested in these debates, as one of her native sons 1b i member of the negative team from Oregon's university. The following from a Portland paper explains the AUinnm ' under which the debates are carried on: . Oregon's two debating teams are vhir.ninr sririiments Into shape for 'he forensic contests Thursday night March 26. v.ith University of Wash- !ncton and University of Idaho. Both teams are determined to retain the laurels won last year, when Oregon's .lebaters became champions of eight states. The two teams take the affirmative and negative of the question, "Re. solved. That the present laws apply extended to apply In a like manner to Japanese Immigration." The affirmative team meets the University of Idaho trio in Eugene fore the following judges: Prof. A. i'riUeaUX, OI W lllUniCUC um.riai- ty; President Crooks, of Albany col lege, and G. W. -Montague, of Port land, i The negative team goes to Seattle on the same night to debate tho Uni versity of Washington. The Judges of the 8eattle debate are Mayor Alexan der Bethune, of Vancouver, B. C, and udge Hadley, of the Washington su preme bench. Tne intra juuge mir not been decided upon. The affirmative team comprised esse H. Kona. leauer: vunei Eaton, "09, first colleague, and Wil son C. Nicholas, '10, second colleague. The negative team is composed of Clarence, L. WheSlc'nn, :"i Thomas R. Townsend, '09, first col league; Earl Kllpatrlck, '09, second colleague. Whealdon, who had the rare honor making the university debating team of last year, while a freshman, received his early forensic training at Pacific university. He Is registered from Shcdds. Ore., is a sophomore, a member of the Laurean Literary so- lety, and the Delta Alpha fraternity. Whealdon was beanten by two points In tho recent try-out for Oregon's representative in the Interstate ora torical contest. Thomas R. Townsend is enrolled from Roseburg, Ore. This Is his sec ond year in debate, he having been a member of Oregon's negative team which defeated Idaho last year at Moscow. Townsend la editor-in-chief of the Oregon Weekly, a Jurnlor, a member of the Laurean Literary so ciety and a member of the Delta Al pha fraternity. Earl Kllpatrlck Is from La Grande. Ore. This is his first year in debate. Kllpatrlck Is a popular Junior and a member of the Phllolglnn Literary so ciety. A C ard of Thongs. I want to In this manner thank the people of La Grande and Union coun ty for the liberal pat.-onane accoru.d us during the seven days' special sale Just closed. It has been a source o. great satisfaction to us to see so urn... familiar faces from day to day, and. as far as I have been able to notice. in every Instance we have succeeaeo in pleasing every one. This was o far the most successful sale we have conducted, as we have '.moved vasi miantlties of merchandise, thereby making room for our immense stock rf soring Clothing. Shoes and Men f Furnishings now being received and being opened dally. In the future, as In the past, it will be our aim t" supply our patrons with the very oc. the market arroros, ai possible margin of profit. Keep your eye on '"our space in this paper for announcements of new arrivals, as we will dally have something of Interest for the man who is particular and wants the test. Very truly, J. M. BERRY. Main 43 phone Main SK0B6RASS GROCERV Kuve You Tried It Yet Not Ire of Final Settlement. Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned has filed his final account - ... ,.., fst vtfitA of Hen- Ifl rtu,,, .-.. ry H. Elmer, deceased, and the coun ty Judge of Union county, Oregon, haf ..it,i TiieflHv. the 7th day o' J,.U1I..VH April, 1908, at ten o'clock a. m., a the court house in La Grande, Union county, Oregon, as the time and place for hearing of objections to such final account and the settlement thereof. Dated February 25, 1908. EDWARD ELMER, Administrator of the EBtate of Henry H. Elmer, Deceased." d Feb 26-4-11-18-25-al For Rent. 320-acre farm on Sandrldge rent cheap. See us at once. BLACK & BRAMWELL. for Old paper In bunoies of 100 for sal at The Observer office. Price 25 cents NEW ELECTRIC THEATRf . sbS -fg- " If Mot Why Not? WF are sole a e it and our personal guarantee stands back of each and every padkaga. All our groceries are strictly high grade but we charge no more than for inferior brands. J AS. G. SN0DGRASS SUCCESSOR TO E. P. STAPLES NtW AKK1VAL3 I Works on Fir Street La Grande. Oregon 1 BRICK IS CHEAPER Brick building, at the present price of lumber, is cheaper as well as better. It has been demonstrated tnat my bri:k is superior to any made in Oregon. 1 ;an furrish cemmon bnck in anv Quantity. Mo order too large or too small to receive prompt attention. Correspondence with contractors and builders solicited. I Estimates cheerfully furnished. Prices made known or. application. iCEO- KRIEGERl DotiMN'rallr Slate Convrntlon. The democratic state central com mittee has sent out the following: Portlnnil, Ore., March 17, 1908. Pursuant to a vote of a majority of the members of the state democratic central committee, the date for hold Ins the state democratic convention, for the e'eotion of delegates ami al ternates to the democratic national convention, to be held at lVnvir Juy 17, 190S. lias been fixed at Portland, Orecon. Tuesday. June 9. l?n". Paid convention will ! called to order i -imi'tlv on .lone 9. Idas, at the hour f It) o'clock. You will advise your county com Hitter, so that they will ariature to have elected delegate of the mini bcr apportioned to your county by the official call, a copy of which Is here-, a 1th mulled to you. Please look after this matter Im mediately so '.hut there will lie n confusion as to the date of the state convention, which Is Tuesday, June 9. 1 90S. Yours truly, ALKX SWEET. J. H. Ryan. t'halrman. Secretary. MiortMlKlitrtl KMrtsmaii. The Clever Tailor. The Soldle's Jealousy. Late for Lunch. Sylvan ;xl. Molhrr-lu-Law's Rare. Heavyweight's Hare. Fatherhood and Drunkenness. ..4 l THREE ILLUSTRATED - SONGS Songs Seeing Denver. Neath the Old Cherry Tree. , Sweet Marie. Program changes each' Mou- day and Thursday. Doors ope i promptly at 7 o'clock p. m. Matinee on Wednesday and Saw urday. NEW ELECTRIC THEATER. II. M. SHERWOOD & CO., Proprietors. Mnhaffey Bulldi")i Ladies' Voil. Panama and Luster Skirts Hosiery, Underwear Corset Covrs, Gowns Lace Curtains. Richardson's Emb'y Floss Pillow Tops, Center Pieces j Belts, Silk and Lawn Waists Shoes and many new novelties too numerous to mention. W YA 0. TTT I 1 I I 1 I i I 1 I1 T T T T T TT T T TTT T T T T W T f TTT TTTTT TTTTT TTTTTT La Qmt Ore. IN THE Masonic Bldi BEAUTIFY THE HOME I Wood AD Coal I Why Pay-More?! Best Yellow Pine, now, but green rut. Dry 1 6 inch' Pttones Residence, Black 701, Yard, Red 621. La Grande, Oregon a If your Observer Is not delivered us It should be, please notify this office. Thone Main IS. We will consider It a favor. Farm for Sale. BOO-acre farm, good land, for sale cheap, oa Sandrldge.1 Call Black 1181. rer cord Roclt Spring Coal per ton $5.50 ; $7.50 t TRICK and TRAMSFER Phone your orders to Main 10. Quick service guaranteed. Storage in fire proof I and damp proof building. G. E. FOWLER: Of course you are thinking of making some changes in the home this season. Let us help you. We have the material, the exper ienced workmen and the "know how." Our stock of wallpaper, paints and decorations are at your service. ' O. F. COOLIDGE Paints, Oils, and Glass: ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THE . NEW SPRING MILLINERY? We have it. New, Nobby and Stylish. All Kinds. All Prices. E. M Wellman8tCo. AZNiE V r r t J