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KVluNl.VG OBSERVER, LA GKANDE, OltEUOX. SATTJtlHY, MAY 9, 1C08.
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POULTRY FEAfCE
Now i3 the time to fence your chickens in. 5
Goms and get some poultry fence. I have it in differ
ent kinds and all heights.
Just received a car extra Star A Star shingles.
They are first class. .
oaii ana see my souvenirs, 2bc to ;2.00 each.
J t They are nice presents to send to youi friends.""
MRS. T. N. MURPHY
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HARDWARE and CROCKERY
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'' IXKAIi ITEMS.
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Vf. B. Sargent is home from a bus
iness trip to Portland.
Miss Iva Long of Boise, left on the
morning train for Elgin.
Mrs. Mary Metcalf went to Imbier
this morning. t
Mrs. P. A. Long returned to . her
home in Elgin this morning.
; Mrs. W. M. Hall of May Park went
. to Hot Lake last night
j J. W. Bnodgrass left last night for
Portland. '
A. C. Coombs arrived last night and
left on the train for Hot Lake.
Mrs. Elva Edmonds returned to
' Union last night after a short vUlt
with relatives here.
Col. F. S. Ivanhoe went to Enter
prise this morning to attend the May
term of circuit court.
Robert Burns' returned last evening
from Baker City, where he visited
with relatives yesterday afternoon.
the company, is the matter of. housing
the newcomers, but it Is thought this
may be overcome by fall. As far as
tried, the German labor has proven
very satisfactory. Union Republican.
Grandma Lash returned from Elgin
khis afternoon..
John Grout, a prosperous farmer of
Clover" creek,' is in town today.
' Charles Owlsley, a stockman from
Pox Hill, is in La Grande.
Mrs. John Tuttle came in from Im
bier this morning.
Miss Eva Nelll will leave tonight
for Portland and Eugene, on an ex
tended visit '
The O. R. & N. company has com
pleted the laying of a block of cement
sidewalk on North Fir street
Dr. Hubbard's new brick building
on Fourth street facing N avenue, ts
rapidly nearlng completion.
Sheriff Chllders Is posting the no
tices of the coming election on the
liquor question on June 1. . , "
Mrs. J. W. Earls, who has ' been
quite sick, is reported to be improving
nicely.
James R. Smith is tearing out par
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Mr. and Mrs. Halsey of Union, came tltlons and putting in wall cases In
over this morning to spend today and-vhlg gtore on Ajamg avenue.
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bush. Tne Tennis club met last night and
John Chadwlck and Principal Omen decided to place the tennis court on
Bishop are over from Union today the lotg Juat wegt of tne Oe0rCT l.
transacting business. ' Cleaver residence.
Conductor Cherry went to Portland Mr, and Mrg. c. r. Huffman and
this morning to look after business daughter Etha. leave tonight for Eu
matters. ' gene, where they will attend the meet-
Messrsr Williams and Stearns have ing cf the State Grange.
taken possession or the Blue Moun-i jonn Shaw, one of the prosperous
tain hotel and will soon have It reno- f farmers of the valley, will leave to-
vated and extensively repaired. mgnt for Eugene, where he will at-
Mrs. Frank Frazter of Pendleton, tend the state grange, which convenes
returned to her home this morning there next week.
after a week's visit with her sister,
Mrs. Jap Stevens.
Miss Myrtle Austin, telephone oper
ator at Elgin, left this morning for
Walla walla, where sne win visit Airs.
E. L. Harris.
Dr. P. A. Charlton was called to
Lower Cove yesterday to attend to
professional matters for the ' Smith
brothers. .. -I
Mrs. Ferguson of Union, came in
this morning to visit her son, Walter
Ferguson, proprietor of the Ferguson
book store, who is quite ill.
Druggist A. C. MacLennan returned
today from points In Wyoming, where
he had business matters to attend to
briefly.
Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Goodman and
Miss Carrie Van Pelt all of Ashland,
left this morning for Wallowa, where
they will visit friends for some time.
k ry tnnmK rxt Pnta.nrlBA nnaaari
through La Grande last night on his
way to Hot Lake, with his little son
who is sick with rheumatism.
Mrs. S. O. Gates and children, ,who
have been visiting Mrs. Earl for sev
eral days, returned to their home In
Union last night.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fergus and
young daughter, Elli.ateth, were down
from La Grande the fore part of the
week visiting Elgin relatives. Elgin
.Recorder.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary
Aldrlch will take place tomorrow af
ternoon at 2:30, instead of 2 o'clook
as published before. Relatives are ex
pected to arrive tonight with the body.
James Hallgarth, an Elgin boy who
Is a student at tne wesion iNormai, rrancisco mac ne is naving tne time
r.rhoot. Is gaining a reputation as base- of his life seeing the spectacular fleet
ball pitcher on the Normal team. In ; views. He says In part: "This har
tf.wi' t two games with Pearson been the day of my life. I went out
TOiy of Walla Walla, Jim pitched In a ship and reviewed the fleet at
;hls team to victory In both games in anchor 10 miles at sea. We then
remarkably low scores. Elgin Re- J came Into the bay, took our position
corder. land saw 18 battleships, nine cruisers,
The recently arrived German labor, 11 torpedo boat destroyers and six
now employed on the sugar farms miscellaneous ships go by in naval Da
near Union, Is proving very satlsfac- rade. Flags flying and cannon boom
tory, according to Superintendent Seb-. Ing. It was grand."
belov, who was in the city Tuesday. :
The greatest problem that confronts U C Heacock for glasses that fit.
TURKEY IX WASHINGTON.
La Grande Editor Seeing the Sights
at National Capital.
George H. Currey writes from
Washington, D. C, that he and Mrs.
Currey and Mrs. G. C. Osborn are
having a delightful time. They at
tended a setting of the United States
supreme court and saw both houses of
congress In session. They were guests
at dinner with United States Senator
C. W. Fulton .and also took' dinner
with Congressman W. R. Ellis and his
wife. , .
They were to leave on the afternoon
of May 5 for Baltimore, where Mr.
Currey goes as a lay delegate to the
general conference of the Methodist
church. '
Notice for Bids."
Notice Is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received at the city re
corder's office until 4 o'clock May 17,
for the furnishing and putting In their
proper places p" street markers.
Said markers vt msie of tin, 4 In
ches wide an.las Uwg as necessary,
covered with twSfits of white paint,
and lettered with black paint, letters
to be two Inches high. The commit
tee reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
By order of the street committee.
W. N. MONROE, Chairman.
Enjoying San Francisco.
William Miller writes from Bar
student 'at the Weston Normal , Francisco that he Is "having the time
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' SOCIETY.
Mrs. Otto E. Dldlon this afternoon
gave a matinee party to a number of
boys In honor of her nephew, Eldred
Ireland, who with bis mother is visit
ing in the city. Refreshments were
served at her home after the matinee
at the Pastime. Games were also
played and. a pleasant afternoon spent
Those to share the pleasantries of the
afternoon were Milton Stoddard, Linn
Bohnenkamp, Eldred Ireland, Ralph
Jones, Ralph Russell, Harvey Stacey
and Everett Knowles.
DENTIST. '
Dr. W. D. McMillan. Red 851.
Painless xtraction. ,
Expert golU work. Special attention
to children's teeth. '
La Grande National Bank Building.
MANAGER RETURNS.
Editor Currey Back In Harness After
Short Visit to Adiland.
Managing Editor Fred B. Currey re
turned this morning from points In
western Oregon. While away he vis
ited several southern Oregon . cities
and comes back surprised at the thrift
and "get" which Is so noticeable In
that section of the state today. He Is
as enthusiastic about eastern Oregon,
however, as he always was.
The boosting thrift of the western
portion of the state has not yet placed
It on a par with the eastern sections.
The Woodmen convention at Ash
land was a highly Interesting affair,
and greatl yenjoyed by all the dele-
gates. '''.'
FUNNY HONK! HONK! MACHINE.
Robert Plant Has Remarkable Home
Made Affair That Is an Auto.
Robert Plant, shoemaker at the
Preston shoe store, has a mechanical
device on the streets this afternoon
which he called an automobile. It
was made by himself, and has the ap
pearance of an auto, and choo-choos
like an auto, and In fact, Is an auto,
The stearing gear, tonneau and all the
rest Is there, even the "honk" appara
tus. It Is a winner In the freak line,
but show considerable skill on the
maker's part.
A ISOOO HOTEL FOR SALE
For $3600 If sold this month. Har
hot and cold water, electric lights
furnished. In a good location for
steady roomers and boardeYs, and
transients, 11 roms and toilet upstairs.
Office, dining-room, kitchen, parlor,
two bedrooms and bath room down
stairs. Good basemen under all. Any
one wishing' a good proposition of this
kind can call on W. J. Ransom at the
Palmer house, or 'phone Black 402.
Sure Cure for Asthma. , ,
We guarantee to cure asthma
bronchitis and catarrh. If our medi
cine fails we -will cheerfully refund all
money paid. Write Arnold's Asthma
Cure Co., 333-334-336 Arcade Build
ing, Seattle, Wash.," or for next SO
days. Morris W. Knight, Cove, Ore.
Box S3.
! " Notice. ,
The members of the W. R, C, will
meet at the I. O. O, F. hall tomor
row afternoon at 1 o'clock, to attend
the funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Al
drlch. , ;
PETITION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE.
To the Hon. County Court of Union
County:
We, the undersigned legal voters
and actual residents of the precinct of
Kamela, Union county, Oregon, and
having actually resided in said nre-
clnct at least thirty days Immediately
preceding the date of signing and fll
Ing of this petition, hereby respect
fully petition your honorable court to
grant to Charles W. Estes, a license
to sell splrltous. mail or vinous liquors
or fermented elder, commonly known
as hard elder. In less quantities than
one gallon. In the town of Kamela.
Union county, Oregon, Commencing on
or about the 6th day of June, 1908.
Dated this first day of May, 1908.
F. G. Eyre, F. L. Wright, J. P. Ad
ams, C. W. McFall, D. Charlton, A. C
Sherman, L. Graybeal, H. C. Hanson
N. Page, O. W. Allen. M. T. Burnett
U E. Tipton, Q. Kllng, Ed Morell,
Wm. Dye, Wm. Horton, Jo Connor,
John Somen, R. J.. Smith, J. It.
Thompson, E. Rice, I L. McFalls, John
Richards, June Sanford, W. D. Adams.
W. A. McFalls, August Mosher, H. K.
Charlton.
Notice Is hereby given that I will on
the rd day of June, 108, apply to
the county court of Union county, Ore
gon, at the court house In La Gran da.
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Golden
ute Co,
La Grande's Greatest
Suit Sale ME
The above is only an example of ihe difference between the
regular price, and the sale price on all our Ladies' Tailor Made
Suits to close. There are f ami mixtures, stripes and plain colors.
Examples of these suits can bs seen in our windows. There is a
big saving in these prices and would suggest an early inspection
while the stock is complete.
Sporting Coods
Flub. Lines, from So to 75e
Iieaders, eaoh, from . . So to 85c
Flics, 6 for 25c
ltwU, common, from . . . .80c. to (1.23
Automatic Reels .......... 1 , . .$4.75
Guns, .22 Rifles , . $1.50 to 912.00
Large Assortment of large Rifles
and Shotguns, with Ammunition for
each.
Lawn Necessities
Hotte, 3, 4, B, 6, and 7-ply, per foot,
from i .......... .9o to 25c
Notaries, Gem and Oakland, each 40c
Whirling Sprays, "Pacific," each 91.60
Croquet Sou ......... .$1.85 to 93.00
. PAINTS Complete line of Heath's
and Milllgan's prepared Paints ami
Varnish, boiled and raw Oils; also
Machine Oils. . . V ... ' , .... ,
REFRIGERATORS ejreat"Horthem Ughf Refrigerators are highly
mULUrtlUUO polished with full brass trimmings, and zinc lined
. rh. . , throughout, also a special ventilating feature In the
Ice Chest guaranteeing more protection to foods with less Ice than any other refrigerator.
- PRICE: $18.00 to $23.50
Country Cured Hams, Bacon and Lard ,
The sweetness of this meat has been
verified by the reorders from our many
customers. Bein? raised and cured in
the very best possible manner a trial or
der will convince you of its superior quality
Hams 16c, Bacon. 15c, Lard 15c
BARGAIN BASEMENT
Brooms, high grade and light 23c
Tea spoons, table spoons,medium kunves
and forks,per set of 24 $9.00 $IC0
5? piece set Johnson Bros d shes $5.48
Work shirts different colors! 45c
Calico, standare cloth per yard 5c
0. N. T. spool Cotton 5c
Oregon, for a license to sell splrltous,
malt or vinous liquors, or fermented
cider, commonly known as hard cider,
in quantities less than one' gallon, In
the town of Kamela, Union county,
Oregon, commencing on or about the
5th day of June, 1908.
CHARLES W. ESTES.
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Early Rose
Seed potatoes for sale. True to name.
At ths Grande Ronde Cash Company.
Evening Observer, IBo per month.
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Make Your Hot
Porch Coo
' . Ask for '
Vudor Porch Shades,
We Have Them in Four Sizes
4 ft, 6 ft., 8ft, and 10 ft, 7 ft 8 inches high
.Etefrig
orators
Wisconsin Peerless White Enameled, as Good as
The Best
Fine New Carpets Arriving Daily
A Full Line of Carpets, Mattings, Rugs, Art Squares
and Linoleums '
mCOOli & FRITTS
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