' EIGHT PACES.
evening oimvuvfti. i s c.nwm. 'iiuxi-N, Friday. n:rn:unr.n ;3, 19011.
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- LOCAL ITEMS. . .
Tho'trurniometer at Hllgnrd regis
lered S below tero yesterday. .
Judge Wilson Is over from Union
. torty attending circuit court
, George Chadwkk of Cove, la In La
Grande today. Ho made the Observer
office a short call.
N. K. West, president of the nw
tank, 1m homo from Portland, where he
, made a brief business vIhIL
M Isses Irene Murphy and Edna
Wlsaler leave Portlund this evening to
return to this rlty for the holidays.
Mrs. W. A. Inman left thli morn
ing for her home In Colfax, Wash.
She has been visiting with her on, J.
P. Donnelly of this city..
C. E. Happersett and family leave
this evening for the metropolis,
where they will spend Christmas with
relatives. " -
Miss Nell DePeat Is home from a va
cation tour of the state and Is again
the manager of the Western Union of
fice here.
Engineer W. R. Parker left on the
morning train for Portland, where he
will visit his brother, Leslie Parker,
who Is chief clerk to J. T. Langley, the
master mechanic.
The girls of the. high school have
continued basketball on a small scale
and this afternoon were out for ono
of the first practices of the year. The
plan is not to prepare a very extensive
schedule this season. ,
A Farmers' Institute Is being held
at Imbler today. All the O. A. C.
lecturers who attended the Grange
Jlall institute yesterday having gone
thcije this morning to participate in
the meeting-
The smoker held last evening by tho
pupils of the I. C S. was a most suc
cessful affair. About 35 pupils and
graduates were present, and each a:i 1
all express themselves as having had
a most enjoyable time.
H. W. Vancore of Perry, who hts
been visiting friends and relatives In
Washington and Idaho, have returned.
They have been gone nearly three
months, but say that the Grande
Konde valley still looks mighty good
to them.
One of the peanut wagons which
was chased off the streets ,'ecently, was
shipped to Walla Walla this morning,
and one of the proprietors left on the
same train. That settles for the tima
being ,at least, the conflict that has
existed between the two factions of
Greeks here over the peanut stand
rights.
LOST Two small pieces of carpet on
the road between La Grande and
Wm. liunter farm. Finder leave at
M. & M. store, Island City, or 'phone
T. J. Snider. '
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SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES.
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First ethodist Episcopal Church.
Corner ' M avenue and Fourth St.
Sunday, 9:45 a. m., Bible school; 11
a. m., mnmlnj wn'!fj, StlJoCt, "The
Christmas Story," or "From Wealth
to Want, and from Want to Wealth."
At 12 m., class meeting; 6:30 p. m.,
Euworth League, subject, "Open
Doors," leader, Miss Harriet Harris;
7:30,-evening worship,' subject, "Bal
ancing Accounts." Monday, 7:30 p.
m., "Christian Stewardship." Thurs
day, 7:30 p. m., Christmas program
Special music by "the choir. A cordial
welcome to all. Rev. C. E. Deal, pas
tor. First Baptist Church.
Corner Spring avenue and Sixth
street. At 9:45, Sunday school. Dr. J
E. Stevenson, superintendent; 1.1.
morning worship, Bermon, "Wisdom's
Tribunte to the New Born. King"; 6:30,
Young People's meeting, led by Miss
Clara Horatman, theme, "Why Was
the King Born?"; 7:30, evening serv
ice, sermon, "The Needle Woman's
CHRI
r-- HRISTMAS seems to be quite a long ways off and yet by tha Galendar there are only 9 days more until Christmas will be here. That is not too far away for you
to begin to do soma hard thinking about holiday gifts and it is so much easier to mike right selections when you have plenty of time. We have made all our hol
u .v iday preparations and the stock is now ready for your inspection. We cordially invite you to call at your earliest possible convenience and as often as you can. In
T'' extent, variety and novelty far exceeds any other that will be ssen in this locality and our prices are proportionally lower. Any item on which a small payme :t
has ben made will, if you so desire, be laid aside for you. In case of duplication, gifts will be exchanged. We shall be pleased to bs of assistance to you in any way.
N E W LIN B 0 0 K & S TAT I ON E R Y COMPA N Y
Monument; or Life's Leavings." .Ap
propriate musical program will be en
joyed. Ths Chrlatmas exercises will
be held on Thursday evening. A good
time Is In store. Coruiai welcome, to
all. Rev. W. II. Gibson, pastor.
M. Peter's Eirixcoiml fliiuvh.
Fourth Sunday In Advent. Holy
communion, 8 a. m.; Sunday school,
10 a. m.) morning service, 11 a. m.:
Bible class, 4:15 p. m. evening serv
ice, 5 p. m. The Christmas services
will be announced later. Rev. Upton
H. Glbbs, rector.
I People who care
for
! SMOKED
MEAT
and desire an article that
I is first-class in tyery re-
Z spect, cannot make! a
mistake by purchasing
one of the hams that the
La Grande Gash Meat
Go. have just finished
curing. They ore put up
in the most careful man
ner; every detail in the
curing of them has been
looked after as carefr'.
as a bank would lock,
efter its books. The care
that they h'av given this
meat and the extra ccst
I of cuing compels them
I to get a little larger price
! for thorn, than regularly
I cured ham is worth. They
I will hive a large amount
: of
THESE HAMS
ON SALE
AT THE
I MIDGET
I MARKET
j SATURDAY
and eery day after if 2
there is any left. If they
sell like they should, we X
will have them all the
J time hereafter. Remem-
ber the place and time
Midget Market, Saturday
You couldn't get one
before because they won't
I be ready betore then. 2
MIDGET
MARKET
PHONE MAIN 96
P. R0HR - Mgr.
P. S If you . don't
want . to pay a slightly
larger price for a fancy
Hamwe will sell you a
Ham like others sell at a
lower, price than they will
charge you.
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I "Utile Joliuny Jonm."
Everybody was satisfied with "Little
Johnny Jones." . There was not A dull
moment or a tiresome situation. The
girls were fair to look upon and the
singing and dancing was all that could
be exported. The scenery was fresh
and complete. In fact, the stage set
tings were tho best and most realistic
teen In this city tor many seasons.
When ocean liners can be seen to take
on their chko of human freight, leavi
the dock and steam away In full view
of the audience, the effect la certainly
'"going oom." In fact, the entire pro
duction was so perfect that It seemec"
as If the management had followed
their own admonition and had not
"started anything they could not fin
ish." Little Johnny Jones" surely did
make good.
. Tli Pastime. t-,
Notwithstanding the counter attrac
tion at the opera house, business at the
Pastime waa better than average. The
L. D. S. quartet Is surely drawing the
crowds. The peoplo. If they have an
opportunity, are always ready to show
their appreciation of good music. This
Is evidenced by the heavy increase of
business this week at the Pastime.
Tomorrow night will be the last ap
pearance of the quartet. If you enjoy
listening to the songs come. Remem
ber this. They will offer an entire
new"selectlon of songs this evening.
The pictures ore all good. The great
sentimental drama film "The Blind
Farmer's Daushter" Is an exceptional
ly strong number. This Is a , short
'.:.., but every foot of this film brings
."orth a new and startling situation. As
a sort of relief from the high tension
work which Is shown In tfls number
comes the comic number. "Watcrprocf
Willie." This number contains enough
laughs to Ineak up all tho hospltcls In
the state. Come out and take the
laugh cure. The first dose will be
sufficient to make you feel like a new
man. Fwr the benefB of those who
cannot attend In the evening, Manager
Ecles has arranged for the children's
matinee tomorrow afternoon. This
exhibition Is expressly for the chil
dren In order that every little boy and
girl in ithe city hall have the oppor
tunity io eoe the feeautlful pictures
and hear Mr. Ferrln sing the best Il
lustrated song of the season, "The
Last Voyage." The price lias been
placed at the insignificant figure of
half a lme.
Funeral Tomorrow.
The .funeral of the 12-year-old aon
of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Crossen, who
died last evening, will taks plaoe to
morrow afternoon at 1:30 at the home
on Cedar street. Bev. O. 11. King wilt
officiate.
Marriage Record.
Justice Stewart perform. ivj mi.
rlage ceremonies ioday. The first
was eBnJamin Ra&pin and Irene list
land. The second couple was Ralph
B. Hoilenbach and Louise Bower. The
bride's parents reside at , Eaterpriso.
Mr. and Mrs. Hoilenbach will reside
in La Grande.
J. J. Conley is ovr from Cava t
day, transacting business wilfe La
Urande macchanta.
Mr. and Mrs. T. 3. Johnson are over
from their Cove fr.rm today.
Tonight's Line-up.
The line-up of the senior tea),.
.8flnt the juniors at the rink t
night, has been unofficially announc
ed thus: Green and Reynolds, for
wards; Borders and King, guards, and
J. Williamson, center. The Juniors
will Une-up as announced in The Ob
server Jast evening. The game will be
Called at' 7:45.
JUBILANT OVER WATER.
Xampa, Idaho, Dee. 18. -Tomorrow
the WataruMTs' association will turn
water Into the Deer Flat reservoir
from the Rolxe river. A bit; col'
bratlon in wlilcli adjoining towns arc
Interested In the Payelte-Rolse rwla
matlon will participate, has brvn
planned.
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TOYS:
, Every nitch and corner of our Immense store Is crowded with toys. The ceiling
shelves, tobies, and Voorare burdened with gifts to commemorate the greatest day In life.
The day to breathe peace to every man,' woman and child, and bring oy in every home has
arrived again, only once in a year, why not be ,
HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY
Happiness does not come In receiving, but In giving. If you are blue, down cast
and think no one cares for you, buy a few small presents for children or friends and see
how light your heart will become and how bright the world will have grown and how easy
it is to drive away life's cares. Of course the selection of these presents is of great
moment to every person. To get the rignt present for John cr Nlary, one they will appre
ciate and one you can afford, Is the greatest problem betore you. x
WITH OUR IMMENSE STOCK
At your disposal the selection of presents become a mere trifle and within the reach
of alL We place presents from the greatest value to the mere toy at the 101VEST PRICE
' possible. ' '
FREE --SOUVENIRS FREE
Besides helping to make shopping a pleasure and to show our appreciation to our
patrons, we are going to give absolutely FREE, ICO handscme souvenirs a day for one
week commencing Saturday, December i9th. We limit these souvenirs to one in a family.
Buy your Christmas Goods where you can get everything you want at the lowest price.
lie
ASSESSMENTS TOMORROW.
Nut KxiMXttod Hint Great Bulk Will
- Come in I'ntil Januray.
. Tomorrow Is ihe day set for the pay
ment of the' first Instalments on the
assenements of 100 per cent levied on
the stockholders of the defunct Far
mers & Traders National bank. While
a slow growth has been noticeable In
the assessment fnnd. It Is not expected
that very many large payments will It
-lade until the first of the new year
r-!t the time limit for paying th.?
assessment Is set if or the 19tHt De
cemtmr, there is a iprovlslon In connec
tion which make It possible for the
shareholders to muke a part payment
tomorrow and the rest in frequent but
regular intervals tor several weeks t"
(follow. '
Heal Estate Transfers
For week ending December IS. ft
ported toy La Grande Investment Co.
Harr.ls French to Robert 8. French,
840 acres in Union county, and 6 lots
bi town t Cove. 15140. ;
'Freeman Ladd to G. J. Qulmby, S
W SEV4 of section 14, township 2
south, range 88 E. ISM.
J. . Hunter to T. S. Smith, SV4 S7V
H of section 14, township, 2 south,
rang 38 K. $500.
State ot Oregon to J. 8. Hunter,
sqme as last above.. J 100. .
United States to Minnie Hills, lot
14 of ectIon 15, and lot 3 of section
22, township 2 north, range 40 E.
Minnie Hills to Arle Rysdam, same
as last above. $500.
Emma'E. Wilbur t oBnnk of Cove,
lot of block 6 of town of Cove. (1.
United States to W. Wlggleworth,
E4 SE14. SEU NEU and lot 1 of
section 6, township 6 south, range 41
E.
United States to S. M. Wlgglesworth,
SOOM
TOYS
Golden
EH SE4. XW!4 SE of section SI;
SW14 SW!4 of section 32, township 6
south, range 41 E.
G. A. Lee, et al, to A. Hutchinson,
tract In KB 14 SV of sectlon"22,
township 8 south, range 39 E. $100.
F. M. Rutherford to W. D. Delmore,
lot 4 of block 8, of Grandy's add. to
La Grande. $1600.
H. L. Buell, estate, to Robert Blu
menstcln, lots 1,2, 3, and 4 of block
65, of Hmdman's add. to Elgin. $5,
609. L. J. Davis to John Sylvester, pari
of lot 3 of block 10, of Union. $600.
W. A. Laldlaw to W. C. Hansen,
blocks 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7, of Coggan'r
add. to La Grande. $2000.
State of Oregon to C. B. Wade, Wi
SWVi, of section 16, and Sft and SWi
NW14 of section 17, township 4 south,
range 39 E. $610,
United States to Frank Bridges, SE
3 E3.
Frank Bridges to Cora I. Steere,
same as last above. $1.
United States to Mary E. Bridges,
NE!4 of section 33, township 4 south,
range 36 E.
Mary E. Bridges to Cora X, Steele,
same as last above. $1. ,
United States to Frank Forman, 8
K of section 21, township 4 south,
range 36 E.
Frank Forman to Cora I. Steero,
same as last above. $1.
Lillle Fix, et al, to Amanda South
well, N14 NW, SE4 NW and NE
14 of SW14 of section 11, township 4
south, range 35 E. $1.
Luella Wade to Amanda Southwell,
same as last above. $1.
Guy Suohtwell to Amanda South
well, same as last above. $1,
C. F. Chattln to C. A. Bridewell, lots
12 and 13 of blo-k 46; lots 3, 4. 6, 6.
7 and 8, block 28, landman's add. to
:T0YS
Elgin. $750.. ..
Wm. Tillman to Ada J. Robertson,
NW 14 of section 10, township 3 south,
range 18 E. $4000.
Nancy Ross to Wm. Tillman, W14
NW14 of NW14 of section 10, town
ship 8 south, range 38 B. $1. .
Mary B. Parker to L, Denham, EVs
NW14 of section 16, township 1 south,
range 40 E. $1.
W. E. Ruckman to J. L. Andrews,
lots 22, 23 and 24, of block 19, of town
of Imbler. $500.
Zach Lilly to Emmett Monsell, lots '
1 and 2 of block 7, of East Side add.
to La Grande. $800. r.
ANDERSON IS M TRIAL
(Continued from page 1.)
place generally, was disorderly, but;
loiiuwiug a long series of arguments, '
again commenced to introduce testi
mony when tho first tact had prove
futile. '
Rule Gdo
PLENTV OF PRAYIXO.
San Francisco, Dec. 18. The state
legislature will next month probably
have a varley of praying, as leaders
of both houses are seriously discuss
ing a proposition of " Installing slx
chaplains Instead of two. A tentativ ;
list Includes a Roman Catholic priest
a Jewish rabbi, an Episcopalian rec
tor, and pastors from the Methodist.
Presbyterian and Baptist denomina
tions. This innovation Is the result
of an Incident of the laBt session when
Senator Edward Wolf of San Fran
cisco, a member of the Jewish faith,
made formal objection to the use made
of "Jesus Christ" In the Invocation of .
the chaplain. He said this prevent
ed him from participating in the
opening session.
HERE
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