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LOCAL ITEMS.
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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.
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' 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.
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SCX DAY AT THE CHURCHES.
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. 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
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. 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
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$9,000
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