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0 OPENING
LAI llllll THE
13.000 mtcs of Che most fertile
throtfii open for M'tt lenient under
OCTOBER
This tract la on the south bank
ot the Snake river, on the main
.', line of the Oregon Short Line
Railway, eight miles east of
- Glenn's Ferry,' a division point
i( on that road. The choosing of
the land will be under the su
pervision of the State ' Land
Board of Idaho. Location unex
celled, with the very best trans
" continental transportation facll-
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liu ir jKwuifis unit liuormniioii, to either addrcsw
KINGS HILL IRRIGATJOM & POWER COMPANY,
MAIN OFFICE. BOISE, IDAHO
B; 5o COOK 6r CO. Oregon agents,
Corbett Building, Portland, Oregon,
J. K. WRIGHT, Lo cal Agent, La Grande.
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D.H. STEWARD, Mgt.
HOUSE
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WITH
Cloninger's Ideal
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ff The Counterfeiter"
Wee Nights Engagement
t PRICES: Orchestra 50c; Orchestra Circle 35c; Dress
J Circle and Gallery 25c. Seats
G. W. Preston
I Big Cut in
i Oxfords for
$ Thirty Days
. W. Preston
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How To Be Happy
A bin full of flower and a shed full of
first-class dry chain wood is enough' to
make ANY man happy. Nowthewayto
fill the bin is . to. phone V. E. BEAN
to first fill the shed, which be done for
just half the cost of other fuel. This
would leave you plenty for the flour, and .
some to help buy beefsteak and clothes
as well. .
Tlic Cheapest Fuel on the Market.
Biggest load of Wood for least Money
V. K. BEAN
PHONE RED 741
Evening Observer
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land in Hie State of Idaho' will be
the Carey Act on '""'
TWELFTH
itles and closest markets. Cll
; male uniform; no extreme heat
or cold. Lots of sun. Water la
perpetual and a great surplus
provides enough for 50,000 acres
and 10,000 horse. power besides.
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Soil Is a volcanic ash, decom
posed lava and vegetable mould.
None better for fruits, alfalfa
and sugar beets.
LRO 1 D RATES
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OPENS
Sept. 21
Repetelohe Co
on Sale Saturday Morning
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65c Per Month
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EVENING O SERVER. LA CRA.VDE, OREGON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1808.
METHODISTS
AREW0RR1ED
Milton, Sept. 17. The withdrawal
of the M. E. church South, from
church work In Pendleton,; and the
uniting of that body with the First
Methodist church of that city, is the
one great subject of debate of-the an
nual conference of the M. E. church,
South, w hich Is now In session' In this
city. : - ' .
The conference : opened '; yesterday
with Bishop Atkins presiding. Rev.
J. Compton acts as secretary a posi
tion he has filled with great accept
ance for the last 20 years. There are
over 70 delegates in attendance and
the church is beautifully decorated for
the occasion.
A very encouraging report from the
Spokane district was given by Presid
ing Elder J. G. Carrlck, and J. D.
Crook gave a fine report from the
Boise district. - - V r
This afternoon the Woman's Mis
sionary society held a meeting, the
president, Mrs. H. S. Shangle, In the
chair. An address was given by J. R.
Pepper, president of the layman's or
ganization and a member "of the na
tional board of International lessons'
He Is one of the most prominent
men in the Methodist church In the
south and comes to' the annual confer
ence here to address the lay i"-r.tc;
oi the convention. He has alreadv
visited the Montana conference held
recently In Butte, and comes to Mil
ton en route to western Oregon and
California points, where he will speak
before several conferences. '
Last night there was a great audi
ence present to listen to Bishop Ad
kln's address. Fine music was fur
nished by the 'choir. Rev. Dr. Lleu
illen, presiding elder of the Walla
Walla district, could nt be present,
nd sent a written report in which he
ulvoeated the withdrawal 'of the M.
E. church South, from the field at
?ondleton and uniting with the north
M. E. church. There will be much
llscussion on this subject and it will
be thoroughly reviewed by the bishop
tnd probably action taken before The
lose of. the conference.
The annual appointments will be
read either Sunday night or Monday
morning. ,
SELL TICKETS
SATURDAY
To avoid a rush and scramble at
'.he ticket window on the morning of
:he 20th. When the excursion starts for
Walluwa, tickets will be on snlo Sat
irday morning and evening. Tho x-
iislon will take place, rain nr shine,
ny orders from headquarters, and If
the pleasant' weather of today holds
on. the formerly anticipated altend
noe will be reached.
l'y purchasing tickets In advance.
It will eliminate much worry "and di
liiy im the morning of the excursion.
MISSIONARY Ti:..
Ght ii nils Afternoon nt the Home of
Mrs. ,1. C, Henry.
Thosn who attended the ten given
this ufternonn at the homo of Mrs.
J. C. Henry, by the Woman's Hmie
Missionary soclet yof the Methodist
church, were deliKlitfully rntertalncd.
Tho decoration consisted of roses, as
ters and carnations. Delicious refresh
ments, nandwlchcs and coffee, coke,
pouches and cream were served. The
following was the excellent program:
Piano solo Miss Ivy Long.
Reading "A Few Reasons Why."
Mrs. Wade.
Piano solo Miss lla Wilson.
Recitation Mrs. (J. ('. Osbiirn.
Piano solo Miss Ruth Hush.
Reading "Rrcgrets," Mrs. Cox.
Vocal solo Miss Mabel Williams.
Rending Mrs. E. Deal.
Piano solo Miss Cutler.
Vocal solo Mrs, Laura Green.
TEA
was a royal indulgence
two hundred years ago.
Tis yet
Your crv.r return ra t minr? II ran doa'l
111 ixlu.ij ,g pi, tiim
THE SCENIC
rrcprWor and Manager.
""7 "56. -A. GAXiniXlER,
MOTION PICTURES , V
and - ; ;
ILLUSTRATED SONGS.
Program: ''
A Foreign Spy. 4
' SONG ' 1 . 4,
"I Don't Want tho Morning to
' Come," a
Viking's Daughter. ' 4.
Lavelle Trio. , 4
v; Secret of the Iron Mask.
-One-armed . Man. Joseph
O'Brien, Baton and Gun Juggler.
THE SCEM1C
SHERW00DS
ELECTRIC THEATRE
MOTION PICTURES 'AND-
ILLUSTRATED KOXftS-- 4
4
A.
; Children's Matinee Saturday,
Be; ladles' and children's Mati
nee Wednesday.
; Inconvenience of Taking Mov
ing Pictures. . .
Wonderful Fluid. " .
" SONG-7- , '" ' . ".
"Wlien Wo Listen to the Chlm--Ins
of tho Old Church Bell."
Improvised Statue. '
The Masked Ball.
SONG
"As tho Golden Sun Is Sinking
in tho West." ,
-.y
Cabman's Delusion.
Honesty is the IJest Policy.
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Program Changes
MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS
Refined entertainment for Lu
dies, Gentlemen and Children.
R. M. SHERWOOD, Prop.
Pastime Theater
...
Iloush & Lucas, Props.
MOTION PICTURES AND
ILLUSTRATED SONG9.
Heacock's Orchestra,
l'rorain.
.Music Hath Charms.
George S. Elrnlo, vocalist.
The Mesmerlzer.
,Hlu8tratv-u So..a
"I'hoolie Snow Ioni Buffalo."
The Devil. '4
Illustrated Song ' 4
"I'm .lenlous or You." 4
The Devil (continued).
The CaMiy'B Wife.
DOORS OPEN AT 7 P. M.
Ladles' souvenir matinees
Wednesday, 3 and 4 o'clock.
Children's 5c Candy mutlnees
Saturday, 3 and 4 o'clock.
.
I CEMENT WORK
I All kinds of Cement and
t Concrete work.
CONCRETE
BUILDING BLOCKS
CEMETERY WORK
2
No contract too large or ?
too small.
Satisfaction Guaranteed I
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ft. L. ROBERTS
A PHONE BLACK B82
WHY NOT TRY
Popham's
HSTHMA REMEDY?
Gives prompt and positive relief In
vry case. Sold by druggists, Price
11.00. Trial package by mall 10
cents.
Williams Mfg. Con I'rops.
Cleveland, O.
For sale by
A. T. HILL. Druggist.
Slwwengvr Son Ire.
If you want a messenger call up
Main t.
BRICEC IS
v Brick buildingj at the
sheaper as .well as better. It has been demonstrated t
tnat my bri:k issuperior ; o any made in Oregon. I i
:an furrish common brick : in any quantity.. No order
too large or too small : to receive prompt ' attention. 1
Correspondence with contractors and builders' solicited'
Estimates cheerfully furnished. Prices' made known
or. application. . '.:'';"' :-..-3
GEO KRIEGERI
Phor.es-Residence,' Black 701. Yard, Red 621. . U Grande, Ore8on
LA GRANDE
; SCHOOLof MUSIC
Studio at 105 Greenwood t
St. one door south of I
Adams Avenue
PROF. DAY. Pr?nc!?2! I
BLUE MOUNTUN HOUSE
T. J. CRAY Prop. ( New' Management)
Rates $U0, $1.25, $1.50
Best 25c meal in the city
Beds 25c and 50c
All outside rooms. Board
and lodge $6. per week
One block from depot
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Opening
CAREY ACT LAND
Approximately 15.000 acres of the best Irrigable land In the West,
ocated at King's Hill. Idaho, on the main line of the Oregon Short
Line, will be opened for sale to settlers under the terms of the Carey
OCTOBER 12, 1908.
This magnificent piece of cove state In the Nation. It Is en
lund, protected from all unfa
vorable conditions. Is pronounc- tlr'y 8Urrounuiu by mountains
oil by experts to be the best fruit Heveral hundred fet hiVw v
Producing soil In the best fruit
Great Surplus Pure Water
Plowing all the year. Best conditions n earth for rals!ng fruit and
vegetables profitably.
On the Main line of the Oregon Short
Line, Along the Snake River
The grand opening will be conducted by the State of Idaho, tracts
s ,7 I" ,0t- AfUr U'Bal AM n ' ir r ghtl
Kra Test"" " I ,f " -deslraj e Tn
grandest opportunity for profitable fruit ranching ever known.
CALL UPON
La Grande Investment Co.
T01EY BLOCK
EIGHT PAG E3.
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CHEAPEN
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present once of inmh- 1
ocou & Aiineide
As house cleaners we are
the people who are equip
ped for doing the work.
Leave your carpets on
your floors, give us your
ornei and smile at. nnr
work and we ; will smile
PHONE,. Black 1772
pnly house in the
city employing
white help only
TRY OUR SERVICE 1
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WHICH BILL
would you prefer to pay? A
good stiff one to tho doctor for
curing some of your family of
pneumonia or rheumatism or
our modest one for the coal
which would have prevented the
illness? Think It ov;r. . Then
feive us the order for coal. Do
it soon, too. Even a little chill
may mean a big bill for the
Main 10 1
Sale of the
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