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AXDK, OREGON. TCESDAY, MARCH SI, ItOS.
PARK FIVE.
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POULTRY FEAfCE
v Now is the time to fence your chickens in.
Gome and get some poultry fence. I have it in differ
ent kinds and all heights. , -
Just received a car extra Star A Star : shingles.
X They are first class.
Gall and see my souvenirs, 25c to $2.00 each.
TheV are nice resents to send to youi friends.
I MRS. T. N. MURPHY
HARDWARE and CROCKERY
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LOCAL ITEMS.
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Mrs. J. R. Oliver went to Pendleton
this morning to visit relatives.
W. I. Dtshman Is here from Port-
. Mr. Wiley, a well known stock ship
per of Wallowa county, has just re
turned from Portland where he took
a shipment.
C. M. Stackland, who has been
making a tour of southern Oregon and
the Wlllmtt vHov rfUrA v
this morning.
A. N. Mayvllle, the cigar maker of
North Powder, returned this morning
from Portland, where he attended the
land after another shipment of stock.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Darbey left this state socialist convention,
morning to make their home at Vale, j John Wallace, a former Grande
Receiver A. A. Roberts returned Ronde valley boy, but who for the
this morning from across the moun- past 10 years has been living at Bump
tains. ter, passed through this morning en
Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Bramwell, who route to his home from Portland,
have been In Portland for several i Ed Rumble of Elgin, republican
days, returned on the morning train. candidate for the nomination for Joint
C. F. Vandewater, a railroad offl- senator of Wallowa and Union coun-
clal of Walla Walla, Is transacting ties returned this morning from Port
business In La Grande. j land and went on home.
George H. Sutherland is In the city; Mrs. Walter Hopper and little
today meeting friends and attending daughter came over from La Grande
to business matters. , yesterday to Join her husband. They
Miss Ora Gates of Eaker City Is In will probably reside here again pcr
La Grande and will attend a meeting manently after a few months' absence
of the district Epworth league offi
cials here tonight.
Mrs. Coffin returned to her home
In Walla Walla today, after a short
1 visit with her son and daughter of
this city.
C. W. Nelson expects to have his
-Pendleton East Ore
In Baker City.'
gonlan.
T. B. Johnson returned last night
from Endlcott, Wash., where he has
been for several days at the bedside
of his brother Ed, who has been In a
very critical condition as a result of
Warren B. Hurtley of Cottage Grove
was a land office visitor. :
M. Jf. Thompson of Payette, who Is
Interested In oil properties In that vi
cinity. Is doing business here today.
Ben. R. Bennett, Charles J. Ander
son and Minnie Montlgue of Manner,
Wash., made proof on timber and
stone claims today. - f
Miss Irene Krlngle of North Pow
der Is substituting for Mrs. F. G.
Schllke, who has been 111 for some
time. ,
T. R. Ormond, who has been con
fined to his home for several weeks,
was out today for the first time, greet
ing his many friends. For several
days Tom was not expected to pull
through.
O. P. Shappot bf Cove, while "phon
ing on business matters to The Ob
server this morning, stated that the
ground was covered with the "beautl
ful" and that the past month Was Ideal
from a fruitgrowers' standpoint.
The Ladles' Aid society of the
Presbyterian church will meet tomor
row afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Brenholts to work on articles for the
sale that will be held In the near fu
ture. This Is a regular meeting and I
kind Invitation Is extended to all.
After tomorrow anglers will not be
bothered with the conflicting rulings
on whether or not there Is a trout
iu ouiuu cuuuiy. ii M cerium
that It will be perfectly safe to fish
after that date, notwithstanding whai
has been the truth of the matter here
tofore. -.
Hon. J. F. Johnson came out from
Wallowa yesterday evening on Ind
office business and will leave this
evening for Baker City to spend a few
days with a sister. Mr. Johnson - Is
one of the early pioneers of this sec.
tlon and by thrift and sagacity has ac
cumulated no less than 10,000 acre
of land, 10,000 Bhee'p, and cuts, year
after year, between 800 and 1000 tons
of hay.
R. J. Gordon, representing the Pa,
clfic Metal works of Portland, Is In
the city calling on the trade. Mr. Gor
don began his present trip somewhat
skeptical as to the number of orders
he would receive. He states condi
tions have picked up wonderfully. In
fact, on his present trip he has done
more business than at any time be
fore. That financial conditions arc
almost normal is the opinion of Mr.
Gordon.
MWWARE
SPECIALTIES AND HOUSE FURNISHINGS
We have the things you will soon need in this line of goods for your SPRING
HOUSE CLEANING, GARDEN WORK, etc. ;
GARDEN RAKES, a good substantial article with 12 teeth 35c
I AWN RAKE, as good as can be had, with Ik teeth 75c
LAWN MOWERS, GARDEN SEEDS, and every kind of tool for the work you will
have to do about the place, we have it at the right price.
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household goods packed and ready for appendicitis. He was operated upon
shipment to Portland tomorrow morn- and when Mr. Johnson left, had pass
ing, ed the crisis.
NEW ARRIVALS
Ladies' Voll, Panama and Luster Skirts
Hosiery, Underwear
Corset Covers, Gowns
Lace Curtains. Richardson's Emb'yv Floss
Pillow Tops, Center Pieces
Belts, Silk and Lawn Waists
Shoes
and many new novelties too numerous to mention.
THE YAN DUE (0.
La Grande, Ore.
IN THE
MrKnnlr Rlrftf
t
rj CHOICE ALFALFA HAY
There are several kinds of Alfalfa, but there is but
one right kind. We have that kind.
STEAM ROLLED BARLEY
This kind of feed has long been considered the best
on the market. We are the sole makers. It costs no
more but contains more feed than any other. .
w ar haadnuarters for all kinds of stock food.
II W v v i
Remember we handle wood and coal,
sale as well as retail dealers.
MRS. COLLItR
WED TODAY
Mrs. John Collier died at the family
home on Park street this afternoon a
2:30, after a week of Illness occaslone
by heart disease.
Her,dealh came as a shock. Dur
Ing the last few days her condition has
been critical and last night It was ev
ident that her recovery was not likely,
She Is survived by her husband
John Collier, part owner of the Peo
pies store, and a 11-year-old daugh
ter, Amelia.
Mary Ella Nash was born April 27
1867, thus reaching an age of almost
42 vears at the time of death. Her
father and. mother both survive her
and live at Allegan, Mich.
About six years ago Mr. and Mr
Collier came to La Grande from Wy.
omlng and for several years Mr. Col
Her was connected with the Golden
Rule store, retiring last year from that
firm to take up the management of
the Peoples store.
Mrs. Collier has a very large circle
of friends. " By reason 'of her ardent
and Christian life and conscientious
work In the Episcopal church, she won
the friendship and admiration of her
co-workers in the church. The Neigh
borhood club loses one of Its most
honored and hard-working members.
Any commendable task undertaken
by that club' would always enlist the
services of the deceased.
No funeral arrangements have been
made at this tittle.
CONGO
ROOFING
You can lay it Tourwn, it s
not hard work and it dotn't taie
long. After it's done, ' done tor
long, long time. Storms won't
hurt Congo Rooting, wind won t rip
it, heat won't soften It or mike it
hrittle. It can t rot. rust, corrode,
creep or leak. It it the "Never'
Leak Rooting."
Write for tsmple. That will tell
the story better than words.
XCIXSIVE AGENTS. ,
EVERY DAY NECESSITIES
Parlor Matches, per box
Block Matches
Toilet Paper, per roll
Clothes Pins, per dozen, common
Clothes Pins, per dozen, spring
Ink, Carters, per bottle
Envelopes, per package
f SI f t -..
ts. trpwi vviivii, fcf ayvui
Safety Pins, the best, per paper
Pins, the best, per paper
We cany the most complete stock of mer
chandise of any house in the county.
Dry Goods, Shoes, Men's and Boy's Clothing
Hardware, and House Furnishings, Dishes,
AND WE WILL ALWAYS QUOTE YOU THE
LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.
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7 1-2c
. 4c- $
' 4c I
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THE
GOLD
EW RULE
CO.
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BURNS IS
mistake.' Since being arested, Mr.
Burns' brother-in-law at Wallowa has
placed the required , amount in the
bank and the defendant has been released.
RELEASED
Frank Burns was released today af
ter having been arrested In Pendleton
two days ago, and brought to La
Grande last night by Sheriff Childers
on a charge of obtaining money under
false pretenses.
.Mr. Burns laBt Tuesday had Joe
Woods of this city endorse a check on
a Wallowa bank, and the La Grande
National cashed It. When presented
for exchange It was found that there
was no account with that name In the
Wallowa bank. The arrest followed
jn a warrant sworn out by the bank
All a Mistake.
As was proven today, the entire In
cident was a mistake. When Mr,
Burns presented the check, he was
under the Impression that his brother
In-law at Wallowa would place that
amount In the bank there. The latter
overlooked the matter. Hence all the
We are
whole-
1 GRAND RONDE CASH CO.
LEWIS BROS.. Manajers. U GRANDE OREO0N
For Sale.
Ftock ranch of 1520 acres, located
one-half mile south of Union: 80 acres
In alfalfa. All under water. Block
machinery, etc., go with place. Call
on or address owner, C. F. 8!emsen,
Union. Ore. 3-27dwtf
Don't wait till your made of mone
tl a week does It. See Davis-Jordan
Music Co. All makes of talking ma
LET ME
examine your eye
fit your glasses,
glasses fit, and give
isfaction.
and
My
sat-
Bpeclal Meetings,
The theme at the Baptist church to
night will be, "The Gentle Christ.'"
Mr. Frets will supplement the address?
with a solo, "The Sinner Forgiven." ;
One dollar a week puts a talking
machine In your home. See Davis
Jordan Music Co., about them. All
makes. (
UMBRELLA
RECOVERING
AND
REPAIRING
put on,
$.50
New Covers
to $4.00.
If you have anything brok
en 1 can fix it.
t. C. SMITH
OPPOSITE FOUNDRY
4&$44-P$$4M-
a
CEMENT WORK I
All kinds of Cement and
Concrete work. 1
CONCRETE
BUILDING BLOCKS
CEMETERY WORK
No contract too large or
,toosmall
Satisfaction Cuaranteed
L ROBERTS
PHONE BLACK 662
It.
PHONE BLACK 662 ,
W44-Q
0. M. HEACOCK I
At the same old stand
If you want your j watch
to run right, let Heacock
repair it, at the same old
stand. ' ,
BEAUTIFY THE HOME
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 ,
t stock of wallpaper, paints and decorations are
at yoir service.
O. F. COOLIDGE
Paints, Oils, and Glass
ytyiHy 44&&&44A
ARE YOU
LOOKING FOR
THE
NEW SPRING MILLINERY?
We have it. New, Nobby and Stylish.
All Kinds. All Prices.
E. M WclIman&Co.
ADAMS
AVENUE
chines.