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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 19, 1908)
Mix EIGHT PAGES. rVKXIXG 03SFUV ra. tj crmr;. .iuxox. s.nrttr.w. omwnr:: :s, inns, r" " rv T.n; if I M LOCAL ITEMS. C.'B. H'-bbcrd; the Imbler real ea tollJ man and automobile" merchant. In filing La Grande friend today. V. U PI'Ut and family are up rroni tv,,(r vslliv fnrm todny. transacting binMe w,tn Ij Grande mcrchanta. A Imife number have Joined the 7liti)iu ian llig school,' The first les tn be Klven Monday nlaht. Joel Richardson, University of Or tgon student, la home for tha Christ mas holldaja. Ill' Hattle Short la home from Mo Mlnnvllle, where jihe la attending; col lege. She will spend vacation with her purenta here. , u.ninr Ecclea, of the Paatlme the- Vorth Powder. Tnomaa uruce baa leen employed as pianist there. MlHse Irene Murphy and Edna Wlssler reached home thla morning from Portland, where they have been attending school., Jullua Itoesch la preparing for the natural Ice harvest. He will have a force f men cutting: Ice from Dutch pond Monday morning. . Skating partlea are th order of the day. and night, too. Just at present. From all Indlcatlona there la no dan ger of the Ice giving way. Mlsa Effle Baker of Summexvllle, arrived this afternoo and will be a ciiest of Mlsa Helen Currey during the holidays. J. A. Thronson and family are In the city today.. They came up from their Imbler fruit ranch In their 0-'horse power automobile. Miss Imogen Russell returned home from Walla Walla where she had been attending St. Paul's, to spend the holidays with her parenta, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. RusselL The cooked food sale held today un der the management of the Ladles' Aid society of the M. ,E. church was a most successful venture. The Indies netted a nent gum from their efforts. The now calendars are helng distrib uted today. Among those received at The Observer office today and which deserve spcclsl mention, are -those of the La Grande National Bank and the Blue Mountuln creamery. M. Buchard, one of Union county's progressive farmers, was n La Grande visitor today. Mr. Buchard was ac companied to town by Ma wife and son, who took the time to make The Observer office a pleasant call. Mrs. Gavin received a letter' this morning from Portland, stating that her son James, Is resting easy, and that the doctor are giving him en couragement in the belief that he will ' fully recover' from his Injuries. ' - : The freight train crew which had charge of the train that yesterday morning luckily escaped a wreck due to a split wheel, may be' discharged. They were put on the carpet this af ternoon. Loy Wlssler met with am accident thla afternoon while working with an Observer Job press, which will cause him considerable pain, though It la not a dangerous hurt. Three fingers of the right hand were badly fcurt, though no bones were broken. There were more farmers' teams tied up to the hitching racks In La Grande than there has been for many weeks. It la therefore evident that the merchants are doing some Christ mas business. Union county farmers have the money with which to buy hol iday gifts. Clyde Kiddle of Island City, Is win ning honors in Holmes Business col lege at Portland. . In a class contest held tne otner uay, he won liiai place In a group where students were en tered who' had been In college- two months longer than he. The test was to take five letters In shorthand and transcribe them on the typewriter neatness, accuracy and speed being considered.. His mark was 99 out of a possible 100. Ralph Russell celebrated his 13th birthday last evening at his home on Main avenue, in a Joyful manner, by inviting about 20 of his little friends to help mnke the occasion a memora ble one. All the games listed in a boy's category were played and delicious re freshments were -served to round out the evening's pleasure. Late In the evening the boys departed agreeing that Ralph was a royal host. latlon la lnv!Eea la to.Uy regarding the propable choice for Mtorr.ey gen era! by Taft. following the offleall an nouncement that Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, will be secretary of state. He wjn undoubtedly be picked from this list: Frank Kellogg, "trust buster"; Charles Nagel, of St. Louis; Henry M. Hoty, of Ohio. Taffa college mate; George W. Wlckersham, of New York, and George Knight of Califor nia. ' The authentic list of those consid ered for the commerce and labor port folio Includes William R, Wheeler of California, now assistant secretary un der Secretary Straua; William Locb, the president's secretary, and 'judg Richard A. Balllnger, of Seattle. Dr. W. D McMillan Painless Denisiry la Grande National Bank Bldg Both Phones KcnUne lluef Thursday. 4 San FranclBCo, Dec. 19. Judge Lawler today postponed until Thursday, the sentencing of Abe Ruef, convicted of bribing Supervisor Furey. The court an- nounced that Ruef 'a attorneys must take definite action in the ' meantime, as no further post- ponement will be allowed. 4 EDUCATIONAL TEST. Wants to Know Results of Modern Schooling. New York. Dec. 19. Dr. L "-n Fi lbert Landone, director of arT-'V.". tsel encos and arts at Los Anceles, has announced ' today that $100,000 has been placed In his hands by a wealthy N'ew Yorker, to be used at the rate of $10,000 yearly, to gather reports ori the phase of school work which fosters executive ability In children rather than that which fills their. heads with theoretical knowledge. Castro Buys Klfles. Berlin, Dec. 19. After receiv ing a cablegram today announc ing that Vice-President VIncente Gomez had declared himself president of Venezuela, Presi dent Castro opened negotiations tor the purchase of 50,000 rifles and other munitions of war. 4 4 4 44444444444 Annuul Election. . All members of the A. F. & A. M. are hereby notified that the annual election of officers will he held th.'s evening and a full attendance is desired. BALMXGER IS T1MBEU. Attorney Generalship Is Food for Thought Knox Is Named. WashlnRton, Dec. 19. Much specu- A marriage license -was Issued today to D. W. Sanford and Miss Lottie Man ger, both of Hilgard. Andrew J. Wisdom, who has resided on Indian creek for several yeara, was adjudged insane today. He recently recovered from a severe attack of ty phoid fever, which weakened his mind and it is quite possible that he will soon be restored to his usual condition. CITIZENS EN.IOIN. Engine Citizens Object to Half Million Dollar Bond Ivsue. Eugene, Ore., Dec. 19. Representa tive citizens of Eugene today filed an Injunction to restrain the council from proceeding with the project to con struct a power plant on the McKenzle river. Mayor J. D. Matlock is one of the defendants. Action follows the re buke administered the counHl Octo ber 1 by voters In defeating the pro posed half million dollar bond Issue to finance the proposed Ritchey -creek municipal gravity system.' Imbler Property For sale by owner. Hotel and barn with 7 lots; price, 12,000. Shop with 6 lots; price, $400. 6 -room house, with ( lots; price $1000. 3-room housew Ith 3 lots; price $700. For terms, call on or write . W. T. HARTLEY, 12-18-2t Imbler, Ore. CLUB GOES TimoVGII. University Cliapplca Are at Baker To dayHere Monday. The University of Oregon Glee and Mandolin clubs, passed through La Grande this morning en route to Baker City, where they give one of their pop ular performances before returning to La Grande Monday for their appear ance here. The cluba are splendid ones this year and are capturing high praise wherever they go. It Is con ceded by the atudenta themselves that the organization is much .better than It was last year. The club memberi were Joined here today by H. M. Mc Klnney, the old-time football star In the university, who returned to his home this uiornln;. . ..."i : - Knl-lits of Pythian, Attention. There wilt be work in the first and second rank Monday night, December 21. Members and visitors are urged to be present. 1 ' ' AFTER. CONVERTS. Baker County "Antr Man Spent Yes terday With Local Solons. . Here for the purpose of converting local representatives-elect to the pre cepts of anti-etatement No. 1, and go ing home without affirming his suc cess one way or the other. Is the sum and substance of the visit" to La Grande yesterday by H. M. McKlnney, erst while football star of the University of Oregon, but now an antl-statment member of the legislature from Baker county. He was here yesterday and lovingly replied to a query as to his .-.access here, that he had devoted all ' !s time to argument with ' Turner Oliver (democrat) why Governor Geo. E. Chamberlain should not be elected United States senator. SELF-CONFESSED EMBEZZLER. . 1 1 , City Official Admits Snortnse and Threatens Suk'hta. Petaluma, Cal., Dec. 19. E. C. Ward, for many years city marshal and ex officio tax collector, todny con fessed to having embezzled $1300. He Is almost a physical -wreck and has threatened suicide. His friends are guarding him today. Funeral Today. The funeral of the 12-year-old on of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Crossen was held this afternoon from the family home on Cedar street. Rev. O. H King, pastor of the Central Church of Christ, will, officiate.. - 444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444 TOYS: TOV :T0YS Every nitch and corner of our immense store is crowded with toys. The ceiling shelves, tabies, and Uocrare burdened with gifts to commemorate the greatest day In life. i i . .... 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 HAPP ; Happiness does not come In receiving, but in giving. If you are blue, down cast and think no one cares for ycu, 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 ot Mary, one they will appre ciate and one you can afford, is the greatest problem before you. WITH OUR IMMENSE STOCK At your disposal the select ion 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 LOWEST PRICE possible. " "' N : ' - 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, 100 handsome souvenirs a day for one week commencing Saturday, December i9ih. We limitthese souvenirs to one in a family. Buy your Christmas Goods where you can get everything you want at the lowest price. Golden 44444444444444444444444444444444444444444444 44444C 044444444444444440444M Rule Co. J Evening Observer Want Ads Pay Steward's Opera House 2 NIGHTS 2 WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23th and 24th m SM FRMS1SC0 OPERA COMPANY 40 PEOPLE 01 THE STAGE 40 -X 1 BIS .BEAUTY CHORUS PKESfraC OH ntDNESDAY NlOHl SHVBERT BROS. JAPANESE-AMERICAN MUSICAL COMEDY Fantana 99 The piece with remarkable recerd. Over cm solid year in New York, six months in Chicago, five months In Boston COMEDY FROM START TO FINISH WITH 27 BIG MUSICAL NUMBERS ON THURSDA Y NIGHT. CHRISTMAS EVE, H. C. CUNE'S TRANSLATION ffiOM THE FRENCH "LA PAUPEE" OR The finest Yule-tide opera ever written. It is one continws lauga set to beautiful music Both Operas Produced on a Scale of Spectactular Magnificence PRICES: $1$0; $1.00; 75c and 50c. Seats on Sale, Mail orders filled in the order recieved B HERE . HRIRTMAR seems to be auite a long ways off and vet by the Galendar there are only 9 days more until Christmas will be here. That is not too far awav for vou j.. I a. J V- A oKvif hnliu rrif-Q o nA if !e c n mnrVt oaciar frt mtVa riirkf o olaf i An o lufian irM kiun nlanh, t!.v, Ur U . . J . .11 L.l tO UCgin IU UU SUillS Iia.1 U bil.imiiig a-uw jv ijuiiuaj 6w tn i id v muuii u u w 11511V ouivohuiij tr iivn ;vu lie y o iciikr Jl till JO. f O llaV C Uid.Ua all UUI HUI 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 extent, variety and novelty far exceeds any other that will be seen in this locality and our prices are proportionally lower. Any item on which a small payment has been made will, if you so desire, be laid aside for you. In case of duplication, gifts will be exchanged. We shall be pleased to be of assistance to you in any way. 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