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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 4, 1908)
EVENING O IlSKHVEIl, IJi CaXI)E. OKEGOX, FUinW, Pl.t 'EM Itr.lt 4, 1008. PAGE FIVE. KIGHT PAGES. ' . LOCAL ITEMS. . ' Kecelver P. C. Bramwell Is In Tort lanO. lluv. O. H. Kins returned on the delayed train from Baker City, today. Express Agent Hlbberd has (one to gait Lake for a two weeks' vacation. Mr. Barton, ' connected with the Sumpter Valley road, is transacting business In the city today. Fred Swaney was able to be at his " cigar timt today -on Depot strait, af. ter a continued period or disablement, Ttev. H. S. Shangle, presiding elder of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, wept to Imbler on business this morning. A. B. Heulat left this morning for Wallowa, where he will talk pianos and sewing machines to citizens of that gateway city. Conductor James Conners takes the ralmer logging train next Monday. He has been In Wallowa county with a work train all summer. , C. H.1 Mlmnaugh left today for Wal lowa, where his company Is building several houses and doing preliminary . work for the construction of the large sawmill next spring. Mr. Sayers, for some time past night telegrapher , at the Western Union office, leaves soon for Walla Walla. Mr. Warren, , the temporary manager, will remain here a while. Workmen are placing timbers on (he cement bases in the cellar of the M. & M. company's warehouse, thus inaugurating the first timber work in the construction of the new building. Mr. and Mrs. J. B: Brenholts, for merly of Mount Pleasant, Iowa." are here to make their future home. Messrs. W. L. Brenholts and W. P. Brenholts of this city, are sons of the recent arrivals. ; -: Pete Tlllson, a former La .Grande railroad man, but now located at Umatilla, was a La Grande visitor this morning. He was accompanied to the city by his little daughter, Grace, who1 will remain over and visit her grand-1 parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Whjtemnn. The, Baptist Young People's union will meet In annual business and so-' clal session In the lecture room of the) church tonight at 7:30. Officers will be chosen, new plans adopted and a social hour enjoyed. The social corri mlttee consists of Misses May Noyes, Beatrice Green and Adena Love. A good time is anticipated. AH young people of the congregation are invited. Thefibove Illustration represents a Kcene from trie Al G. Barnes trained animal show that appears at the Steward opera house for two nights, commencing Monday night, December 7. Slgnor Parmeto, who appears In The Pnstlnie. The new machine for the Pastime operating room has arrived and Man ager Eccles is able to state that he now has the best operating room in eastern Oregon. Mr. Eccles is also In stalling a new heating system, which will enable him to keep the theater al on even temperature. This will add greatly to the comfort of the patrons. Other Improvements are being plan ned, and before long the Pastime w!!I be known as Hie most thoroughly up-to-date electric theater In the Inland empire. There will be a complete change of program this evening. They are all good. Come and see what ef fect the new machine has upon the pictures. Ttie'Lvrle- The two Hoyts are still the leading attraction at the Lyric. This evening they put on their befit bill In which Madam Hoyt wilt exhibit her skill as a rifle shot. This Is considered her trongest act and one which has won Unci Oeo. Webb Is over from Pen dleton vlHltlng his daughter, Mrs. An na Stevens, Deputy Sheriff Llndgren is over at Union today serving papers Connected with the circuit court. County Rrecorder I." R. Snook Is confined to hla home today with a severe cold. " ' . Conrad Nlederer of SummervllJe, was a visitor for a fw hours toduy on court business. . - ' The Current Topic club Is being en- tort.ilnod thU afternoon, by. Mr..Fre-2 B. Currcy and Mrs. Oeorjt II. Currcy, at !hs hr-me of the former. . There will, be a meeting of the Blue Mountain Glee club this evening at the home of Geo. H. Currey, Jr. Every member Is expected to be pres ent Low Apple Hates. . . NThe Pacific Express company will ship apples to Spokane for show pur pose at the National show, at 2 cents per pound and return free. Dayton Had Political Struggle. Dayton, Wash., Dec. 4. With the city election less than half a week off, the struggle has narrowed to a contest between , the saloon element and the churches. There is a bitter fight over the liquo question. Safe Blowers at Louts. Portland, Dec. 4. The safe In the postoffice at Lents was blown earl; this morning and $100 taken. safe blowers worked so quietly people living above did not he.",.1. tiui! .. 1. ' Manager Parsons Arrested. H. P. Parsons, manager of the Lyric theater, was arrested today charged with carrying concealed weapons.' Thi complaining witness was Charles Ba ker, formerly with the theater..' When the case came to trial, it was dismiss ed' on motion of the city attorney, J. F. Baker, for want of evidence. . Will Serve Supper. The ladles of the Presbyterian church will serve supper, from 5:30 in connection with their bazaar tomor row at the Huntington building, Elm street. Meats, baked beans, brown bread, scalloped potatoes, salads, doughnuts, cake and coffee will be the menu. Grand ball Friday evening at Elks' hall. - ' .the cut, is the gentleman who was in- jured bo severely 16 weeks ago by the largest Hon and retired. Amelia Altimore was secured to take hi? place and 'this lady displays more nerve than 50 men p'ossess. for her the reputation of being the greatest lady rifle shot In the world. The pictures will all be new this eve ning and the Illustrated songs are not only new, but above , the average. Manager Parsons has net a high stand ard for the Lyric and will endeavor to merit the patronage of the public. Tlie Seenle. A complete change of program at the Scenic this evening. The. feature bill is Shakespeare's great tragedy, Richard III. This is handpalnted and is a most remarkable film at that. P.Ichard III Is a magnificent subject, surpassing in every detail all previous efforts. It Is a most powerful effu sion of Shak"pr'l jrTf"p pbT qtfiy frtn?a. forgeoulr fort'jnofl anfl superbly acted. There are other good numbers as wilt be seen by looking at the house advertisement. Cecil Sum mers will appear again this evening with an entirely new vaudeville turn, Trhlch will surely prove a winner. 7 ' SCX DAY AT THE CHURCHES. . . . Firt Pref-hyterlaii'Cliureh. Washington avenue and Sixth St. Morning subject, "Power With God Evening subject, "Qod Questioning the Soul." Special music by the choir. Sunday school, t:45 a. m., W. L. Bren holts, superintendent C. E. service, 8:30 p. in., MIsh Lillian Baker, teacher. Prayer meeting Thursday, 7:30 p. m. "lv. S. W, Suomunn, D. D., niihixUii ' ' First nnptlHt Cliureh. Corner Spring and Sixth. At :45. Sunday school, Dr. Stevenson, super intendent; 11, morning worship,.' brief talk by the pastor on "Present Assets and Future Possibilities." The Lord's supper will be administered and new members received and welcomed. At (:80 evening worship, sermon, "The National Treasurer Who Finds the Pearl of Greatest Price." Pralseful congregational singing. Cordial wel come to all. W. H. Gibson. Central Cliureh of Christ. Bible school, 9:45 a. m., classes for all ages and a good time for each. Morning worship. Including the Lord' supper, 11 a. m.; T. P. 8. C. E. and Junior C'E, 8:30; evangelistic serv ice," 7:80. All members are urged to attend not only the morning, but the evening service. Rev. O. H. King, min ister. St. Peter's Church. , Second Sunday In Advent. Sunday school, 10 a. m.; morning service, 11 a. m.; Bible class, 4:15 p. m.i evening service, 5 p. m. Vestry meeting Mon day at 7:30 p. m. Friday, at 7:30 p. m., litany and. address. Choir prac tice. Rev. Upton H. Glbbs, rector. M. E. Cliureh, Morning subject, "The Bible School." Evening service, "Power'of Influence." C.' E. Deal, pastor. Mlwdonnry Ladles' Talk. The ; foreign missionary society of the M. E. church was entertained , by Mrs. Emma Simmons at her home yes terday afternoon. "Social Evils of Islam" was the . topic for discussion. Light refreshments were served by ihe hostess. Hnlsten Selling Out. , F. D. Halsten is closing out his fur niture and house furnishing business. Mr. Halsten has been In his present location on Adams avenue for several years, and states that this sale Is nec essary on account of the property hav ing recently been sold. See his ad, which appears in this issue, , DENTIST. . die. w. d. McMillan. Painless Dentistry. 'Expert Gold Work a Specialty. Special attentlbn to children's teeth. Office: La Grande National Bank Building. Uoih 'Phones. . . Xmas Booklets I Ferguson's NO OXE HESITATES OVER OUR CANDY. Everybody that knows our confeo Hons at all is aware of their purity, their fresnness, their fine flavor. - If you don't know, "get acquainted.' Tou certainly get your money's worth In this candy shop whether you buy an ounce, a pound, or a 5-pound box. E..D. fc ELDER, THE CAJTDY MX Fmtf . To those intetestcd in doing Embrotlxy or any kind o fancy needle work come Friday afternoon, Dec. 6th from 1:30 unf7 4f:30 . ; We wiil have a lady. to teach you how to do the work, ring any work you may have started or snv that you may have on hand that you wish to do, and any assistance that our Instructor can be to you she will be only to glad to do. v IVe will also have on disslaya large line of materials in linens, Silks, Cen ter Pieces, Pillows, etc. $9000 STOCK OF Furniture, Stoves, Ranges Carpets, Linoleum, Sale Commences ing and Continues Until Stock is Disposed of 141 1-1413 Evening Observer Vant WoA: Lissom ! FREE We Want You to Come if Interested i Fancy Work of Any Kind f $9,000 I Mean What 1 Advertise u STEW Adams Ave. Phone Red 1161 ! i X I t z i i t $9,000 Tin, Granite and Ads Pay Saturday Morn t