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CHRIST.
Christ Is the great central fact
In the world's history; to Him
everything looks forward or
backward. All the lines of his-
tory converge upon him. AH
the march of providence la guld-
ed by Him. All of the great pur-
4 poses of T3od culminate in Him.
4 The greatest and most moinen-
tous foot which the 'history .of
the world records is t'M fact of
Ills birth. Spurgeon. . .' .
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PREVAILS
Tonight La Grande's young are an
ticipating "Christmas troes" publicly
held In churches or privately con
ducted in the cozy home will be th
phrase on every tongue. Those whorr.
fortune has smiled on to such an ex
ten that Chrlstmns luxuries- of aj
jgrjst?r ?r ksscr decree could be pro-j
Video1, will be happy, and many ot
ihose who are burdened down with
- poverty or affliction, will recelvv
yuletida kindnesses. Missionaries from
the various churches of the city havt
gone forth to search for such as are
in need, and though not Santa Clauses
with valuable gifts, they are taklnt
out food and raiment that will strike
gladness to many a henrt. La Grande
Is not so unfortunate as to have maay
- poor within her gates, bui whs
by force of circumstances, are In such
dilemmas, will be cared for.
Columns might be devoted to the
various observances of the Christmas
period in this city, but It would not
be exhaustive even then. Suffice it to
,say that when The Observer again
reaches your door, which will not be
ntil Saturday evening. It will convey
a message of good will to all men n
a reflection of the spirit that will ani
mate the inhabitants of the municipal
ity up to Friday evening.
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Practically all the Christmas tree
- exercises are arranged for tonight.
The program to be rendered ut thi
ll. E. church this evening, follows:
Chorus "Joy to the World.'.'
Prayer. Pastor.
Anthem Choir.
Responsive rending.
Anthem "There'll a Song In the
Air.
Recitation Mildred Rush.
Recitation Eunice Iiolton.
Recitation Emerson' Schroik.
Vocal duet Olive Massee and Helen
Currey.
Recitation Hattlo Ferguson.
Recitation Hazel Stageburg.
sl -near l.Htl.' Stru-ger,"
ma Loffel.
Recitation Kverett Knowl. s.
Recitation Wllma OstM-llng.
Violin solo Marble Green.
Recitation Imigiii" Orbm.
Recitation Fred. Sutfin.
P tyus "' A way in i AiniiMl.
Christmas tree.
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, nuy iy i MctroiHts.
New Tork. Pec. 14. After a rtiy of
strenuous shopping, which will leave
many stores with their holiday stocks
decreased to the vanishing point. New
I Tork wP.I this evening begin Its cele
bration of the gladdest holiday of the
year. While Christmas eve In the me
tropolis lacks the boisterous features
and mnd revels of New Year's eve. II
is Vet a tlmo of Joy, when millionaire
and day laborer alike throw aside the
frtful cures of their workaduy exist
ence. WORKMEN KILLED.
Rodlcs of Two Workman Strewn Alonjt
the Railroad Tracks.
J3fl.iftun.lob. Wwh., 'to r-u'I
and Mike O'Donnell, bolt cutters at
Blnnchard's mill, at Machlas, Wash.,
were struck by a Northern Pacific
freight last night and Instantly killed.
The mangled bodies were found
strewn along the track this morning.
How the accident 'happened la un
known. It Is supposed they were sit
ting on the platform with their legs
hanging over.
Hi FOR
Tin- Line-up.
Center, Elrod; quarter, Ralph
Reynolds (captain); right half,
Glllllan; left half, Mlckelson;
fullback, Chllders and Bacon;
left end, Hawley or Nelson; left
tackle, .Ben Grout; 'left guard,
Grandy; right guard, Jasper and
Goodali; right tackle, Drlscoll
and Stites; right end.'Alstott and
French.
Substitutes Bean, Fred Grout
and Caylor.
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These men are the ones who torn ar
row afternoon will tattle y for Lit
Grande against the Pendleton militia
team at the football grounds, com
mencing promptly at 2:30. , After a
final practice tonight at 6 o'clock, the
team will bo ready to take on their
weighty opponents. Pendleton alwny.
has a fast aggregation and this yeiu
Is no exception. They are coming t j
win. Those who are following th'j
.-.dy growth in strength and number
of the La Grande team, are conflden-.
thut victory will be La Grande's.
The line-up for the home .team Ik
one that would be a credit to'any city,
for the men ar experienced players
and during the past two Weeks have
worked conscientiously to Improve en
durance and perfect ft few playf.
They will acquit themselves with due
honor tomorrow afternoon. The game
will start exactly on time, as the eve
ning hours, as a rule, grow colder and
unpleasant. Admission is 25 cents.
Coming Tomorrow. ,
The Pendleton team of 15 will ar
rive in La Grande tomorrow mornimr.
They will put up at the Foley hotel.
Students Take to lloxlng Gloves.
Boxing and wrestling are taken up
as an exercise, by the students of the
Washington state college at Pullman,
says the Walla Walla Bulletin.
Under the direction of Physical Di
rector Bohler, who Is also coach of the
basketball and track teams, regular
classes In these sports have been or
ganized at the college, and a grent
deal of Interest Is being shown by the
students. A large number of the boys
of the college have joined the classes
and Gordon Daggett of this city Is as
sisting in the directing of the wrestling
squads. The boxing class meets one
night each week In the gymnasium.
each member having to furnish Ills
own gloves, ater on. If the Interest
continues to Increase, meetings may In
held more often.
DECISION GIVEN SATURDAY
A decision .will bo rendered by Jus
tice Angus Stewart next S.mird.iy at
It) o clock In tbe case of Huntley ve
J. W. While and Constable I. W.
Faulk. The entire day yesterday a-
devoted to hearing the testimony. .
long list of witnesses were put through
.!..- ct i.v3ilKV.lon r..1 ttscn RrvjrS
through the second time foi itbuUa:.
Because the other ca-es set for yes
terday could not be heard at schedule
time, they were postponed. The cast
against Price Gates will be heard on
Saturday and the one against Esc'.ien
berger will come up Tuesday.
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hrlstnuis la Home.
Rome, Dec. Zk. Pope Plus will
spend a dTlet Christmas. The usual
religious ceremonies will be held, after"
which His Holiness will .receive the
felicitations of the cardinals and other
dignitaries of the church. Hundreds
of hundsoine and costly gifts from all
over tho world were received at llio
Vatican today, but tho pope found
greater pleasure ' In the Inexpensive
presents of the poor. At the Qulrlnal
palace the king and ciueen are prepar-
l!T for lavish celebration of the. an-
nual holiday. . -A Christmas tree party
will be held tonight for the children
ryf poory one connected; with the court
uitd tho rural hotJ!n;Jioid. Thfr'M'&M
and gentlemen of the court today re
ceived handsome presents from 1 tho
king and queen. .
NO ONE HESITATES
e OVER OtJH CAXDT.
T5verybJ..dy that knows" our ' contec
tlons at all Is aware of their purity,
their tresnness, their fine flavor, if
you don't kitow, "get acquainted.'
You certainly got your money's worth
In this candy shop whether you buy
an ounce, a pound, or a S-pound bos.
E. I). SIXDEU, THE CANDY MAN.
8omclli!ii; New.
A beautiful line of the famous Ri
ser hana-coiorea - photograpns ot
American scenes. The latest 'Christ
mas greetings and mottos. Only a
limited supply of each. If Interested
In these you will do well to call at once
at THE LITTLE SHOP,
906 Main Avenue
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J. H- PEARE
LEADING AND PIONEER JEWELER
Edison Phonographs and llffy
ords at NEWLIN BOOK & STA-
TIONERY CO.
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For Ekoeraa, Tetter and Salt IUiouin.
The Intense itching characteristic of
these aliments is almost instantly al
layed by Chamberlain's salve. Many
severe cases hava been cured by It
For rain bv alt a-oa ""'era.
WHY NOT TRY
Poplian's
ASTHMA REMEDY?
Olves prompt and positive 'relief ' t
eviry case. Sold by druggists, Price
$1.00. Trial package by n--e.il 10
cents.
Williams Mfg. Co., Props.
Cleveland
For talc by
A. T. HILL, Druggist.
NOTICE OF FINAL SLTTI.F.MKNT.
Notice is hereby given that Otho
Eckcrsley. administrator of the estate
of William J. Shoemaker, deceased,
has filed his final account as(admin
Istrator of said estate and the county
court of I'r.lon coutity, Oregon, has set
Monday, the 4th day of January. A. D.
1 909. at 2 o'clock in the afternoon of
slid day. "id the county court room
la itia court house. La Orsnrtc. Ort-l
gon as the time a? d place for hearing
said report and all objections thereto.
Dated at La Grande, Oregon, this
4th day of December, A. D. 190J.
OTHO ECKERSLET.
Administrator.
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There never was a better time to ; u t his store to the gift test than new. it
never looked better. Stocks never were mere attractively displayed or conven
iently arranged to select from. Every department Is showing an endless variety
of good gift things. Salespeople are alert, courteous end eager to help you make
your selections. Prices are nowhere leuer; variety that gives to our merchan
dise a character peculiarly its own. A gift thing frcm WEST'S Is a gift that will
be highly appreciated by the rr ct-r for many matiy reasons. -F wUk through
the store may offer you some f Sestlcn, for the hundreds of thoroughly appre
ciative gift things of merit we are showing makes ours'
La rande's Ideal Gift Store
for your own pleasure, satisfaction, economy
' COM El AND SEE
The result will be mere fitting presenlsfor a!l whom you remember trd a tig
SAVING for you. '
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The ideal Christmas gift for
yourself. The one that will be
truly appreciated and enjoyed.
Is a " pair of my Glasses. If
your eyes . are beginning to
evince any signs of a deefct.
By proper and prompt atten
tion you might have to wear
them but a short period. A fact
that you should consider now
and have me fit you.
Hot Clitekf Tanutles.
E. D. Solders has added to his eon-
fectIonery departmont, hot chicken ta-
males, and those wha enjoy these de
illolw "linMe will tin the bs "vr
j readjr fo. your order at E. D. Selder's
I candy store-.
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I TIME AND GASH ;
Saved by my Metied of
I DZ!rg Wells
f Ko Wood Used
f .
t Gasoline Engine Saves
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ycu much time and mon-
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ey. L-struct!. n in Gaso-
fine Engineering .. .'. $
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Call or Write
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Ui. A. WEST,
The Well Driller i
IS READY FOR
WE OfFER YOU A VARIETY
WEST,
"The Quality Store
Grande i. Rondc Lumber
: -PERRY, OREGON
CAN FURNISH LUMBER OF AI L KINDS
IN CARLOAD LOTS.
For 16 inch Chain Wood Delivered at yovr dome,
Call up V. E. BEAN, La' Grand. Thcne, Red 1741
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BLUE MOUNTAIN HOUSE
T. J. GRAY Prop. (New Management)
ffafes $i.00, $1.25, $1.50
Best 25c meal in the city
Beds 25c and 50c
All cutside rooms. Board
and ledge $6. per week
One block horn depot
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Gomplete equipment for resetting and repairing
rubber buggy tires. y ..
LA GRANDE IRON WORKS
D. FTJZCJSiALD, Proprietor
Cooptete Machine Shops and Foundry
ANY Tf ST
YOU
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Only house in the
city employing
white help only
TRY OUR SERVICE
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