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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 24, 1908)
rv EIGHT PACES. r"" . ... C t tOCAI ITEMS. ; 4 ;'' aid Eberlee, ft student at O. A. 'I? home for the ChrlHtmas holiday. c- 1 pBut left tnU moraln for rcm'an Charles Bull Is indisposed . ,-lne. Fman . Arthur Wall 1. In Kamela t0Mr.'and Mrs- Klvette of Imblcr' are vlfl .v.. Hart, night operator at H!l Jwa9 in La Grande yesterday nnd Mrs. Turner Oliver are vis-1 C'keman Jack Meyer.' 1. In Walla Wal!a visiting his "old pal." Ou F'SrArnna Madden, ft student at Valla Walla, went to her home at El--in this morning. - : Elmer Thomas., who has been In WhUs Walla some time, Is in the city Harry Finn of Portland. Is visiting the home pf his parents. Attorney .. - C. H. Finn. .. t P. Donnelly left this morn ing for Enterprise to visit with her Mm. Frank OHare. -l J Kalmbach and son. Jess. went to Walla Walla this morning to .nnnd ChrlHtmas wltn rrienas. Mrs W. W. Klnzle left for Walla Walla this mornjng. She will remain until after Christmas holidays. . A S Clark, of Indian Valley, Idaho, arrlvea In La Grande this morning to . rh.-iatmnn week with" his upend u - brother. J. S. Clark. Walter Bunker., formerly of Ln brande. but now at Walla Walla, is visiting friends In La Grande, Intend ing to remain until after the holidays, Conductor Grady is on a lay-off for the holidays, and Conductor Donnelly has his run on the La Grande-Joseph extension. t r Kessel and Percy Harrison. both of Vancouver, left today for their homes after making timber and atone proofs here. Conductor Fred Rutherford and wife took their departure this morn ing for a visit to different points in California. rwde Kiddle, attending business college at Portland, arrived home this morning to spend Christmas with hi parents at Island City. Miss Alice P.lchnrdson left this morning to spend 'the holidays with friends In Washington. Miss Effle Baker, who has been vis iting relatives and friends for the past week, returned to her home ln Sum mervllle this morning. J. F. Plualan of Welser, arrived In the city this morning to spend Chrlst mus with his sister-in-law, Mrs. J. H. Peare. ' ' E. S,, Olds, accompanied by his mother, are In the city today on their way to Elgin. Their home is in Wel ser. 1 I Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Hook of Baker City, arrived, In the city toduy to spend the holidays with Mrs. Honk's par- Miss Ethel McKennon, attending school at O. A. C, came home this mronlng, accompanied by Miss Mabel Tuttle of Elgin., She will return after the holidays. Mrs. J. A. Holman, who Is at the Grande Ronde hospital, Is reported slightly Improved this afternoon. Her friends believe that she, is now on the Chester Foreman, for the, past two weeks ln La Grande, In the Interest of timber claims disputed by squatters In Wallowa county, left today for his home In Portland. mim llubv Thelson arrived home last evening to spend Christmas with ha nnrcnia F.nirlnper and Mrs. P. road to rwovery. O. T. Galloway came over from. Cnlon this morning to spend hte holi days with his family. . . Jay Reynolds Is homo from O. A. C. visiting at the home of his father, J. E. Reynolds. v Miss Mnry Topp, ft student at the Pendleton academy, is visiting her parents during the Christmas holi days. She was nccompftnted here by Mrs. F. K. Noordhuff of Pendleton. , -r APPKOriUATE EXF.1M ISES. Exercises were held this afternoon ln nearly eevry room In the public schools today and a number of parent attended the different schools and than children's exercises, and those who attended today, were more than repaid for the effor TOYS TO YS TOYS 1 Every nikh and corner of our Immense store Is crowded with toys. The ceiling shelves, tables, and loor are burdened with gifts to commemorate the greatest day In life. The day to breathe peace to every man, woman and child, and bring Joy fn every home has arrived again, only once in a year, why nobe H APPY La Y r Y .tin Jt a a HAPPY Thelson. She is attending school at Portland. Miss May Topp of Summervtlle, ao companled by her aunt, Mrs. E. R Neardoff of Pendleton, passed through La Grande en route to her home 'tr.l n,nin Rho ( a Rtudent at the-f :.i dleton academy. Miss Lulu Gulling went to TViJle ton this morning where she will spend r-vMrXnm with her parents. Miss Elhel Gulling, now of Portland, will also Join the family at Pendleton to day. - ,. The long drawn out and tedious contest case at the lanfl office, entitled Mizner vs. O'Brien, was closed last evening. Mr. O'Brien is wearing a broad smi!e today, believing his cluim is safe. Gilbert Barron, O. R. & N. ticket clerk, leaves this evening for Baker City, to spend Christmas with, his par- pnts It is rumored in railroad cir cles that Mr. Barron will say good-bye tn the lonesome life after this trip as he has been known to say that "It is not good for man to live alone The IttsUnie Cliang rw-inir tn tha holiday rush the films from he new film house for the Pas time were delayed. But the energy displayed by Manager Eccles in the conduct of this popular house, was aealn brought to the fore in his so- curing the needed films for tne change tonight. A timely ty.n and nn aDDroorlate to the scuavi'., U A Christmas Carol," ft beautiful yuletlde story, weli told. This reel contains m nna and oDens with a miser, Scrooee by name, passing down London street the ' morning before Christmas, on his way to his counting house. So detested Is he that no one sneaks to him. He strikes down i jar who asked him for alms. A -ttv love story runs through the en tire film, In which Fred, a nephew of th. miser takes unto himself a bride The miser is compelled to change' his ni livlnir bv the events I 1 1 L J I o - . that occur In rapid succession. The tnd of the story pleasos all who see It. Tho other films are Maggie, the Dock Rat, and the Tale the Ticker Told, both of which are out of the ordinary. Robert Burton will, begin ning with tonight, sing by special cn- irneemcnt. Special preparations are being made to care for the little ones at the matinee tomorrow afternoon. and those attending are assured of oii..r.t time. Don't miss this ail c.-.-" -- change. It will help you round out the Christmas festivities, and drive away dull care. Owing to the late arrival of the 1 k.niDa nil new program, "'c j could not be changed for today's issue;! - -4. H,n, not come in receiving, but in giving. If you are bluehm cast and think no one cares for ycu, buyafew small presents for children or friends and see how light your heart mil become and how bright the world will have grown and tow easy it is to drive away fife's cares. Of course the selection of these presents Is of greai moment to every person. To get the rignt preset for John or Mary, one they will appre ciate and one vou can afford, is the greatest problem before you. WITH OUR IMMENSE STOCK f .... At your disposal the selection of presents beccme a mere trifle and within the reach of all. We place presents from the greatesfaluetothemere toy at the LOWEST PRICE possible. FREE SOUVENIRS 7 FREE Besides helping to make shopping a plezme zr.dio shew cvr ippteciaUcn to cur patrons, we are gokg to give absolutely FREE.KO l ar.dscme scuur.irs a day for one week commencing Saturday, Dectmber i9th. We timitthese souvenirs to one in a family. Buy your Christmas Coeds where you can get everything ycu want at tne lowesi price. i T iiie Evening Observer Want Ads Pay o The Patrons of ffie Cffy Grocery: nE Desire to thank you for the y" many favors extended dur- the yearust closing and tp .assure vmi nf our aoDreciation. Wishina vou a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New : Year, Sincerely 1 ours, E. Polack The Scenic. For real amusement, the kind which makes you laugh for the next two days, go to the Scenic. - At this popu lar playhouse there will be found lauehs enough for the entire lami.y and then some for the neighbors. The colored gentleman will keep you smll- inr for at least 24 hours and his part ner has some good comedy waiting for vou. The lady with the nervous fMf.t will demonstrate to you that she can dance most any old time and to suit the popular fancy. She has ft way of making you laugh with her mono logue, too. The pictures are more than Interesting. The balloon view of Paris Is Instructive as well as inter esting, Birthday or Clarft Barton. Washington. Dec. 24. Christmas will be a double anniversary for thoso interested In the humanitarian work of the Red Cross society, since it Js also the birthday of the founder of the organization, Miss Clara Barton. To morrow will be the 87th anniversary of the birth of the famous Woman. Miss Barton was born in Oxford, Miss., the daughter of Captain Stephen Barton, who fought under General Anthony Wayne. . In her early career she was a school teacher. She found ed free school at Bordentown, N. J., which, beginning with six pupils, quickly grew until It numbered nearly 00. This work she gave up to accept a place in me paiem uui city, which she held until the outbreak of the civil war. After giving up her government po sition. Miss Barton advertised in the paper of Worcester, Mass., that she would reoelve stores and money for wounded, soldiers at the front, which she would personally distribute. Her appeal was liberally answered, and she began her great relief work. She continued with the soldiers in Virginia during nearly the entire period of the war, being head nurse of the hospitals among the armies on the Jamcj. at. city The President-elect Is avoiding as far as possible all social engage ments and will spend the holiday sea son quietly with his family. Many presents have arrived from admirers all over the country. Judge Taft will; deliver addresses In several southern- cities before leaving for Panama next- month, and after his return will speak. In Cincinnati, Philadelphia and New York. He will then proceed to Wash ington to prepare for his inauguration. Taft In Georgia. Augusta, Ga., Dec. 24. William H. Taft and family will spend the Chrlst- thls mas and New Years holidays In this W. R. C. Election. All membera of the W. R, C. of thf city are hereby notified that there wllS be a meeting next Saturday, Decem ber 26, for the purpose of electing of ficers for the ensuing term. A full attendance la desired. ( iTUKRHYb TURKEYS BY THE HUNDRED GEESE DUCKS CHICKENS i Too Numerous to Mention At the I nr I, I - SmmmjmmmmmtSmSmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm -t-tT A ' I J AT TCV Steward s 2 BP 1! IP '2:4 NIGHTS 2 Hide ii meai ! .....TWO STORg AVt ! PRICES WITBIN IHt RtJCnOFJLL i 4 4 hlhnrRurTmlQinliV DECEMBER 23th and 2ith IfsM FRANCISCO OPERA COMPANY 40TE0FLE OHTHE STAGE 40 S,dcw mm PRESENTING ON WEDNESDAY NIGtfl SHUBERT BROS. JAPANESE-AMERICAN MUSICAL COMEDY I i ON IHimSM. WIGHT, CHRISTMAS Bit. H. C. CUKE'S TRANSLATION FROM TUB FRENCH "IA PAUPEE" OR e?lhe Toymkef9 Tfte 1 Vuk-tMe opia ewr wriHen. II is one cofifinous aoga set to ieaiiMM music Bolh Operas Produced on a Scale of Spectactular Magnificence .... a . .J 'f J PRICES: $150; $100; 75c and 50c. Seats on Sale. Mail orders uuea in we twer rcc.cren t' r 1 s ..itivSi-lla i; .. ; v V- -' ;: