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I Merchants! Save
$10,000
n 1907 the Merchants
of Oregon saved over
$10,000 by carrying a part
of their Insurance in their
own company, the Oregon
Merchants Mutual Fire As
surance Association, of
Dayton, Oregon. In 1908
thev will save $15,000.
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fier neiahbors were hind-
I Ing over $1,500,000 in J
promsto outside companies t
fn the Oregon Merchants J
Mutual you get: f
INSURANCE AT COST J
A UMIT TO YOUR UABIL-
ITKS I
PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF
LOSSES
. W.OUVER, Agent J
BCSSEY S HACK LIXE.
,
Best of service, Day and
Night Hacks furnished for
funerals and private parties.
Baggage transferred Day anl
Night and Sundays.
fclimil at Tanl's Ciijnr Store.
'Phone Red 141.
Night 'Fhone Ma.n 25.
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TKEAlsUKX DETAUTMEXT, 4
Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency.
Washington, D. C, Oct. 13. 1908,
Notice is hen by given to all
persons who may have claims
against "The Farmers & Trad
ers National bank of La
Grande," Oregon, that the same
must be presented to Walter
Nledner, Receiver, with the le
gal proof thereof, within three
months from this dati, or they
may be disallowed.
LAWRENCE O. MURRAY,
Comptroller of the Currency.
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Keep the money at home
by using
LA GRAM DC SUGAR
Costsno nnecrd just as
sweet. All
THE GEORGE PALMER
LUMBER COMPANY
RETAIL DEPARTMENT
We Solicit Your Orders for
Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Mouldings,
, r Chain Woad -
: We are prepared to furnish and deliver material
promptly.
Call up Retail Department Phone Main's.
COUNTRY BOYS WANTED
EOR BUSINESS POSITIONS
Bulness men of Oakland and Sun
Francisco, and other large cities, want
young men reared in the country to
prepare for commercial position!. Etf,
perlence has ahown that the average
boy from the farm has hablta of In
duHtry and integrity thet make it
success. The rolyteohnle Business Collogo of
Oakland. Cal., ha made a phenome
nal record In training and plaolns
young men, and women In business
positions and the College Is located as
to provide homelike accommodations
at very low rates,
Tt In .Vhat vry young roan whi,
taken the complex courts m duS1.
nuai training a ml College has re
4v6 ixrouuMmtlv employment upon
mtuaru.
An Illustrated Catalogue will be
sent free te anyone who will write to
rrof. W. E. Gibson, 806 Twelfth t .
Oakland. C'.
A visit to our store wHl set yocr
mind at rest on the holiday gift prob
lem. You'll know what you want to
give when you "e our goods.
Xcwllu Ueok and Stationery Co.
atMBHBaBB(MpaBHlaaiHHBMSSiaHSMSsaSMBHSMfl
Complete Threwlilng Outfit. .
For sale at a bargain. .Has been
run about 100 days. Time given, on
approved security. ' T
LA GRANDE INVESTMENT CO.
WANTED Local manufacturer's agonl
to sell and Install our Never-Cool
Boiler Insulator and Flreless Cooker;
sells in every household; permanent
income of $1500 to $2000 pear year,
few hundred dollars required to bun
dle proposition in this town. Ad
dress for particulars, Range. Boiler
Insulator Mfg. Co., 38S E. Wash. St.,
Portland, Ore.
Imhlcr l'rHH'rty
For Bale by owner.
Hotel and barn with 7 lots; price.
$2,000. .,',
Shop with 6 lots; price. $400.
6-room house, with 6 lots; price
$100.
3-room houBew 1th 3 lots; price $700.
For terms, call on or write
W. T. HARTLEY,
12-1 8-26t lmblcr, Oro.
WOOD SAWING
'Phone and we will .'
your wood sawing -d
4 promptly, and at ii f
t you can afford to j V
are alwaya ready.
MATHEWS GLA
'Phone, Black !
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dealers.
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"The IKnll's Arctlon."
' Gorgeous almont beyond desciiptl--Is
the scenic Jiv tlli:i v of lhj"iu
ll's Auction," wl:li'h apijcni" at Mi.
Steward, Junuuiy 1, while tv. ry feat
ure of the piesentull.'n is i;j.t.il:'..1 t.
an artist .with' tiim'u th. n oruUinr;
ability. ..
He-written and rc-arrnng-il th !
truna of the product! m t d n jvi:r
ago would liuiV.ly recognize l'ie "'.'i v
ll's Auction" uadi-r ar.y U'.r ririjir.-.
Fraturos In I'.i P t' t iiii'ino.vii t
lao p:ccnt!Uui! rn:v'ic llio t;c
u'lur to'a desieo t!i:d 'iiki It piucli
eally bryoiid ndverfe rf lil.iftn.. U'h'
Initial act Is about the only oni; th.
carries a stron resemblance to
the
The curtain goes up revealing the
name Mephlsto, the evil one, the imp
of darkness, the witches, skeleton,
fjobllns and t'envms as of old an l
each Is Well carried, especially good
honr - i."' '-- " -
Soeno From
George Topack, the funny man of
the combination, comes In evidence In
the first act and never drops out until
the curtain goes down for the eve
ning. "The Volcano of Hades" U ntl elec
tric novelty that holds the audience
closely. With every movement of the
characters almost there Is a change
In the scenery, every piece of which
Is rare In its rlchnes and moBt de
lightful In Its effect.
The. singing and dancing numbers
are wholly unlike anything ever shown
with the presentation before, and dur
ing the entire performance there Is
not a dull or Insipid one. .
In the chorus there are a number
of pretty fuees and graceful forms, and
the voices are sweet and pleasant to
hear.
flllEKAl 01
WEDNESDAY
If Charles England arrives home
from Missouri next Tuesday evening
or Wednesday morning, the remains of
Z. L. Benton who died Saturday morn
ing, will be laid to rest next Wednes
day morning. Mr. England left for
La Grande last Saturday evening, an ?
:m!eis his trains nre delayed, he will
he here etntvd. Should thore Vc. c
delay In hl arrival, the funeral will be
postponed further.
The service wi'l he held r'.
England home Wedresilsy mo::i:ii
n.'cordln-v to the- present plnr. ant!
Rev. W. H. Clhs...n will be the officii! t
Ing clergyman.
T!i lVntnro Teams.
There are two features at the Sfen'c
thls week which will it nse vaudeville
lovers. T!ie:e is truth In the an
nouncement from Manager Gardlnler
that tho co!vl;i;? week's attraction In
vnudevi'le ha.' rcvtr been e-isir.lVi hr
't(;r.'i??"'r'?sr r-nc "?o'r t' r"-ri" 5' 1fYfc
here with others less strong ti brc"t
t'Tm up. hut tMi w.ok he hns tw
stron? tennis. Prott & M '.son put cn
sketches, three changes during th
week, each and every one being hlTh
dass stuff. The Gilbert sls'?rs f
tip-top singers anl entertainers.
What am 1 up against yjias- i
Union Ice cutters have been putting
uli'e this wct'k. Ice Is from five to
nix Inches thick, which Is heavy for
this country. Last VvinUr there was
no Ice t put up f-t Cnlin. -
'Mr. and Mrs.'ll. ?. Stewart and son
left fur Portland Tuesday to spend the
winter, and will be loc.itt.-d at 93 East
Twelfth htnet. . They are certain to
come to I'nlon mjaln In tht 'spring.
The city charter election Is next In
order, January 7. Let there be a full
expression of public sentiment on this
proposition a step toward the Instal-
latlon of a municipal lighting plant.
fine new 30-horse power Mitchell auto,
costing $1800. The machlno Is a beau-
ty and when the season opens up, Mr.
Wright will set the pace for omo of
the fast ones in this section. Union
Republican. '
"Devil's Auction." jES
An addition Is bein built to th
traveling coal chutes, tuncta to the
elevated rallrond In t local yards
which will facilitate th lllng of loco
motives with coal. F pockets are
incluued ii the uUuitioi naklng 12 ir
all.' The coal which previously pilet
itself nbout the pilings of the elevated
has been removed on one side com
pletely to allow construction of the
protection wall that will forestall dam
age to the piling by spontaneous com'
bu9tI
on.
AilvortlMl IjcUern.
Mrs J. J. Baxter.
Mlse J'siwl Brovr
v'b) J. .liiston- 1.
Mrs. Marie Morgan.
Mis. II. A. Moss.
Mrs. IJeil MillsipuKh. .
Mrs. Ella Ulaeltar. 3.
Mrs. Emma W:i(;ht.
Mrs. Margaret Wiener.
Miss Gertie Williams 2.
Clarke Alexander.
Henry Blahm.
Fred Buctow. -George
Pe-.vej-.
Thomas Johnson.
Mrs. Gcorgo Kenesg.
A. J. lit ; ..
Michael Kcnncy.
Frank Moorse.
A. ::iels'in.
II. J. O'Connor.
Chrr E. f-cott.
F.ill Wauv.
(1. M. RV'ZZ'ZY, Postmaster.
FV.VE FAILED IIEU.
Oakland Woiti&n Crazcnl Rtx-auso IIus
IoikI Ilr.d an Aflinity.
Sn Francisco, IVc. IT. Crazed by
her husband's mofessioii that he loved
another woman. Mrs. Mary Flanne of
Oakland, yesterday leaped from a ferry'
boat. Her condition Is serious.
Leaving the side of her 5-year-old
tjaiit?rt(ti'.' t!ie'-oiS;ift Jievrfin over.'0"n
striking the wat.T her Instinct to live
asserted Itself and she managed to
kT her heid above water until a boat
reached her. She was married In Ha
waii Fix years ago, and was happy un
til her husband con'ussed he had an
affinity.
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We Want
Our Want
Your want is placed before a thousand or more want-seekers
very day Can you afford to spend one cent per word of your
want Ait whe:t results are the keynotes?
FOR BENT.
w rfy.---"' vr
"or Rent.
I have aome nice pleasant room for
rent, with or without board. Transient
people solicited. Mrs. Laura L.
Stults, 120, corner Sixth and Spring.
For ltent or Sale.
A six-room furnished house; will
sell furniture and rent the house, or
will sell both furniture and house at a
bargain.
. LA GRANDE INVESTMENT CO.
FOR RENT Five-room house; clotse
In. Inquire at Geddee grocery.
yOR RENT Seven-room house, with
bath. Mrs. Ralston. 1409 Washing
ton Ave. 'Phone Black 1041.
WANTKD.
XVJ?': To sell or exchange 10-1
acre fruit ranch in bearing, with j
many Improvements, forLa Grande
city property
Telephone Black 932.
LOST AND FOUND.
.FOUND Long neck fur on road 9
miles east of La Grande, two weeks
ago last Saturday. At Observer of
fice. LOST A bunch of keys, between the
Sommer house and the postofflc
I ..ni'c at Snmnwr hnnse. James Dick.
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LOST Two small pieces of carpet on
the road between La Grande andj
Wm. Hunter farm. Finder leave at
M. & M. store, Island City, or 'phone
T. J. Snider.
LOST On the streets of La Grande
Saturday, one dozen baby photos.
Finder please return to Mrs. Harley
Smith, or this office.
LOST Last Saturday, between Imbler
and R. M. McKlnzle ranch, a pair
of white Angora shaps. Finder
please return to, or 'phone J. L.
WoodeH ranch. Reward. ' 24-2t
romptne
The value of a orescriotion depends t pen ?;e vamp
ness with which it reaches the sick room
"Do It Now" " I
Is the motto which stands for much in our pruxr'itiiw dt
partment. All prescriptions are filled as soon tecslveH
and delivered as seen as filled. You knovt owi lepuianon t
for pure drugs and careful compounding
We Carry Everything which Should be
Found in a Drug Store
HILL'S DRUQ JT0RE
LA GRANDE, OREGON
DAILY OBSERVER 65c a Month
0. E. FOWLER
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FOB SALE. j
i"jK HAiii rw to rour acres j
uburban property, well Improve
'PlioneBlack 1682, or see E.' y
Kara merer, 2004 Adams avenue.
FOR SALE Small house and a I40j
130-foot lot.. Buy from owner and
save commiselcner'a fee. Inquire ol
J. Bachant, Cherry street
for Sale.
40 adres of fruit, .garden or alfaif
land for sale cheap If takea soon. C
D. Huffman, R. F. D. 2. La Grande.
FOR SALE I chiffonier, 1 center ta
ble. 1 single bed with mattress, 1
refrigerator, 1 lady's saddle; cheao
If taken at once. 'Phone Red S71.
E. Sebbelov, opposite sugar factory.
FVi Knt
The OTe Hansen property.' Stv- ii
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en room iiuuae with bath and pantry,
closet room, corner lot; good location.
Street and sidewalk Improvements
done; part cash. Terms made known
on application. A bargain if takc
scon. Inquire at Ferguson book store.
12-3-lm
FURNITURE FOR SALE A snap if
' taken at once. Mrs. Fred Housh, at
1701 Fourth street.
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AVE WAXT
500 to 1000 acres of land suit-
able for apple orchard; must be
able to irrigate same.
Also, houses to rent. We have
demands. Why leave your house
Idle. THE VAN DUTN EEAL- W
XT CO., LA GRANDE, ORE.
Office In Scrlber Block: Both
phones.
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THE COOK WILL BE GLAD
to see some of our high grade
coal oarried Into your cellar-
Didn't know there were grades ,
In coal? Why there are almost ,
as many as there are of eggs or
butter. Let us send you the
kind that will prove by the per-
f!ss jy
If!
ur coal la different than ,
rdlnary and decidedly better.
. Phone Main 10jj
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