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CfltREY BIIOTHIUW,
EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS.
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The last day of the year of 1908
passed out quietly, characteristic of
the entire year. Tills year has been
one of fear'and apprehension, largel
uperflclnl and not warranted by the
conditions. In the far east we heard
of panics, money depression which In
degree affected us on thin coast, but
after all, as we review the pant 12
months we find that the great north
west has forged ahead with wonderful
rapidity, absorbing thousands upon
thousands of new home builders, the
general effect of which hag made It
self manifest In every nook and corner
of our state. Every business man en
ters upon the new year wtth courage
And hope for even still better financial
conditions. Grande Ronde valley Is
no exception by any means. We are
already assured of our usual grain
crop, our thousands of acres of fall
grain was never more promising.
Many new fruit orchards will come In
to bearing next fall, which will In
crease the annual volume of business.
A cannery will undoubtedly be the re-
lines, The lumber markets are grow
ing better rapidly. Stock will certainly
te no lower than at present, with ever;
Indication that the price will be hlnher.
With all our great diversified InUresU
there I not an Industry but enters the
new year with better prospects than
12 months ago,
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Many are wondering If the year"!
"Jl'J? Will ftve us postal savings banks.
- it is quite certain lhAt if congress does
not provide some security for bank de
positors the people of Oregon. thrOtlsrT-
the Initiative and referendum, will at
tempt to pass a law similar to the Ok
lahoma enactment. However, before
our people accept tnai as houiiu finuuvv,
We will have ample time before our
next election to see how It affects the
people generally,, and whether or not
that Is tho plan that we should adopt
There Is no question but what depos
itors should hove more protection than
they now have.
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Evangelist Hilly Sunday Is certainly
making staid old Spokane sit up nnd
take Inventory. About 25,000 peo
ple turned out to hear him Sunday,
and the truffle was so great that the
treet cars were simply helpless In at
tempting to handle the crowds."
Everything will date from the "Time
of Sunday's meetings" in Spokane.
Abe Uuef reigned as complete mas
ter of Snn Francisco for four years,
and now the sentence of the court I
that he be reined up In the peniten
tiary for the next 1 4 years.
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We wish each nnd every one of our
readers a happy new year.
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m;r.Y's will on nkh.
Widow of lute Chief lliirhes Om
Dollar for Her Share
R:in Frai.ci-.ro, Pec. M. 'he will .-."
the bite Chief of Police ISI.'iiy w.is
made public t.i.fay. The widow anil
her daughter each receive fl. The
rem.ini.1. i of t!:- . 'i. . vain-i ri"
f'ono, goes share altt.e to the four
children by his first wife.
Harry I.IAcrt in 3tli Round.
Los Angeles. Pee. 31. Kiuifm:m
whipped Barry In te 3!lth round Vit
renlntf. Parry's seconds threw up
the sponge. Parry was knocked down
In the t7th round. That was the only
knock-down. ...
I4i-rn ISumliiijf CuiuiMiny it (ilvcu
I'lilll Juiuutry 20 lu Act.
A resolution wan adopted at the cull
meeting of the city council last night,
to notify tho Chicago bonding com
pany that they rniiKt take up the bonds
by Januury 20, or the council would
rescind the contruct. . A telegram was
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action taken, and It is expected Jhut
an answer will be received In reply
there to. However, no answers have
been received to letters sent the com
puny. The company sent In a certified
check with their bid, of $5000, but up
on Investigating the manner In which
it Is endorsed. It Is not subject to a
forfeit. The firm Is represented to be
of high standing In financial circles
and possibly their answer will explain
their seeming Indifference to the mat
ter.
Obituary.
There died this morning at the' res
idence of Rev. J. D. Oillilnn an old
and trusted resident of La Grande, 8.
Flower. He was quiet and very un
obtrusive, even to reticence; never was
often seen In company, and It Is most
likely possible there are scores of peo
ple In the city who never knew of his
hermit-like and benevolent life. He
lived literally for others. Rom a
slj'um, ne continued tin tne lasi iew
days of his life in nightly expeditions,
rarely falling In his often difficult
quests. None knew how he did It, for
he shunned tho attention, cotnpan
nnd advice of his best friends. His
Inner history and the skill of his mul
titude of triumphs will never be writ
ten. It cna be snld of him "Ho made
the world better." This Is not true of
others. S. Flower was horn In 'Sal:
Lake City, lived a while in Idaho, and
came with Ills life-long friends nni.
benefactors to La Grande years ugo
Tho funeral was held this morning
and was private, fitting his unostenta
tious life. His real name was Sun
flower, Mr. Oilman's old-gold cat.
New I'ontnl Rate.
Washington, Dec. 31. A new postal
arrangement will be effective tomor
row, providing for a 2-cent letter rate
between the United States nnd Ger
many on letters included In tho mails
exchunged between the two countries
fea direct. On und after tomorrow
U-tu for Germany paid at the re
duced rate will be despatched only bv
steamers sailing from New York foi
German ports, and letters for Germany
despatched via Great Britain and
France must be pald at our postal
.union rate and 3 cents for each add!
ilonal ounce.
FOR SALE Household furniture;
must be sold within the next 10 days
Early rollers will secure the besl
' bargains. Mrs. F. M. Housh, corner
Spring avenue and Fourth street.
HAMMER AND SAW
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North Second street, all enclosed.
Lenter Chapman this week b-uch'
property on Cedar street, and will
commence building within the next
few weeks.
Mr. Denny has Just moved Into his
new house on North Fir street.
The above does not attempt to In
clude tho list of new buildings now !n
course of construction.
FOR RENT One modern furnished
room. 'Phone Red 1712.
Pendleton Roy Killed.
Pendleton. Pec. 31. Arthur Pincl.
ney, aged 9, son of former Councilman
Charles l'lnckney, was killed today by
falling from a dirt car used in street
filling. The wheels passed over his
body.
, IYeli Poultry for New Year's.
We now h:ive a liberal supply '
turkey ir.id other poultry for New
Year's dinner. "'.-!t
c.kanih: i:iM)H meat co.
W.VNTl-'l--I.ocal manufacturer's arrcnt
to sell and install our Never-Cool
RoPer lnsul-itor an-.l Flieless Cooker;
v';i i c b vi hnj.i; permanent
t".:--'iv- ir.--' r teiei Tvi.r ye:1?:
few- hundred dollars required to han
dle proposition In this town. Ad-dres.--
for particulars, Ran:;e I?-II.T
Insulator Mfg. Co., 3S9 E. Wash. .St..
Portland, Ore.
Compleie Tt:rolilns Outfit.
For sale at a bargain. Has heon
run about 10rt days. Time given, on
approved security.
VJMaiUNDB INVESTMENT CO.
I TIME AND GASH
Saved by my Method of
Dicing Wells
i'o Wood Used
'OasolinV hgine Saves
you much time and mon-
ey. Instruction in Gaso-
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fine Engineering . .'.
Call or Write
R. A. WEST,
The Well Driller
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For Eczema, Tetter and Salt Rheum.
The Intense Itching characteristic of
these ailments Is almost Instantly al
layed by Chamberlain's salve. Many
severe cases have been .'ured by It.
ior ralo bv all goo nirrs.
WHY NOT TRY
Fopham'e
ASTHMA RCSiEDY?
3lves prompt and positire relief
ev-it y case. Sold by druggists, Prlc
11.00. Trial package by n.ell 10
cenU.
Williams .Mfg. Co., I'rojw.
Clevclan.l .
For ealr by
4 A. T. HILL, Druggist
Kdlson Pliono-rranlis and Roc-
onla at NKWLIX BOOK STA-
TIOMCRY CO.
Together.
Robert Herrick's new book, "To
gether," at Ferguson's. Also Charles
Rann Kennedy's "The Servant In the
House."
TABLE RELISHES!
House Lettuce, Gelery, Sweet Potatoes,
and Cranberries, Gauliflowers and Pine
Apples and Cocoanuts for the Holidays.
Pop Gorn that will pop and Nuts that
are fresh
City Grocery
E.PCLACK,Prop
We Have Reclccdthe Alcr.cy fcr
BALL VIATCHfS
The Railroad Standard
Marie by The WEBB C. BALL V.4iCH CO.
Cleveland, Ohio. Adopted by 78 RaJ rwd
Systems of the U. S as their Cfticial tpr
dard. We uitl be pleased to shew c nd ev
pljiii Hun Ui-tcft to cniOi.c. . Every rciirccd
Man kiKius uhat it is.
SIEGRIST &
JEWELERS AID 0PTIC1C11NS
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Designed to Effectually Reduce our Stock to
a Minimum
Ml Consideration of Profit are Ignored to Accomplish the
Desired end o Converting Merchandise
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Once hach year,"af the end oUqe season, we hold our Great Annual Sate, where nothing
counts wilh us tut quick sails and empty shelves. This event has'come to have special
meaning to hundreds of people who waith for this opportunity to actually save a large
sum'n merehandise buying. Eoch year we endeavor to make this sale greater than the
last, and this'wiil be the greatest in the history of the BIG STORE.
Eveiy article in house Reduced
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Sale Holds from Monday, January 4th to
Saturday, January 30th
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More Revivals.
Tho M. E. churchy South, com- .
mences a series of special meetings to- I
night at the church on North Fir and
U streets. Rev. Cranshaw, a well
known revivalist, will have charge of
the work and will be assisted by Rev. '
Taylor, pastor of the local church. j
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Grande Ronde Lumber
PERRY,
CAN rtRMSH LUMBER OF Al L KINDS
IN CARLOAD LOTS.
For 16 Inch Chain Wood Delivered at yovr dome,
Can up V. C. BEAN, La Crande. Phone, Red 1741
Gomplete equipment for resetting and repairing
rubber buggy tires.
LA GRANDE IRON WORKS
D. FITZGERALD, Proprietor
Complete Machine Shops and Foundry
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BLUE MOUNTAIN HOUSE
T. J. GRAY Prop. ( New Management) v
Rates $I.C0, $1.25, $1.50
Best 25c neal in ike city
Beds 25c and SOc
All outside rooms. Board
and ledge $6. pet week
One block from depot '
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white help only
TRY OUR SERVICE
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