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LOCAL ITEMS.
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The Thomas dancing cifcss meets
mnorrow "lKht-
Conductor J. K.' Conneis li-ft , last
v,nins tM Portland.
.,ngin,.(.r CarlHon Is down from Ka
Jnel today on a business visit.
L Alton Is over from Hot Lake to-
Vy on business matters.
I ri.ivil Carter waa a business visitor
rom Cove yesterday. ,
K. M. McCoy of Wolsor, transacted i
Jcwlne hr last evenlne' :-.:...
Attorney Oustav Anderson of Baker
Kity. Is transacting business before
Jthe circuit court today.
E. B. Woods, O. K. & N. detective,
rrlved last evening from the east and
today wot west again. , j
J, II. Jett, the popular Baker City
rummer, reached La Grande last
Lvenlng.
Mrs. H. U. Myers returned this
inorniug from Union, where she was.
ailed several days ago by the serious
Illness of her mother.'
Attorneys B. F. Wilson and L. J. Da-
Vls of Union, were among the attor
neys to argue motions before Circuit
jjinlge Knowles today. ,
I Cecil Hawley, son of congressman
JHiiwIey of the Willamette valley, ar-
'rlved this morning to accept a position
with Cherry's New Laundry.
William Chenault, one of Cove's
ni'ist energetic and prosperous far
mers ana iruugreru, whs n im
Grande visitor today.
.Mrs. William Coughanour and Sirs.
W. J. Morrison, will return to their
home in North Powder on the evening
train. They were guests at the East
ern Star reception.
The denizens of the Chinese qur.r
ers were out for a fire-cracking time
Inst evening. The presence of many,
spectators proved an Incentive for ex
travagance.
George Baird, the Rockefeller of
Union, and James Hutchinson, also of
Vnion, went to their homes last eve
ning after returning from Wallowa
county.
Miss Alice Knight, deaennness of the
Episcopal church, will hold services
at North Powder ssunuay. win
Knlsht held services at Island City
last Sunday to a splendid attendance.
Mrs. Ramsdale of Cove, who his
been, teaching in the public school at
North 'Powder, has resigned, and
Prof. Hargrove of Baker City, has
been secured to fill the vacancy.
There will be a public supper at
the home of R. E. Smith next Wed
nesday evening, given by the Presby
terian Aid society. The public should
keep the matter in mind.
The second story of the ?.t. & M.
company's building 0:1 joiierson ave
nue Is now welT under construction.
In the near future, the building will
be ready for the roof. " ".
Mrs. Pauline Moore Riley and
daughter, Lorraine, of Baker City, re-
iirned to their home this morning
after attending the reception at the
Kantern.Star last night. They were
guests ot Mr. ana Mrs. canaries o.ve.
Yesterday was trading day among
automobillsts of the county. J. A.
Thronson, of Imbler, now owns the
P.eo owned by Dr. Molitor, and J. R.
Hibberd has the IKssel-kar formerly
owned by Mr. Thronson. Dr. Molitor
Is temporarily without' a buzz-wagon.
The little truant boy who was ar
rested yesterday by Truant Officer
Faulk., was today taken back to
school and for a day or two he will
n doubt lend himself Industriously
to his books.
Hy far the largest and many sa,,
the best orchestra that has played ..
a Steward production in recent years,
entertained the audience last evening
between atcs. With nine pieces to
give finish and volume, the organiza
tion can well be classed with any
opera hou.se orchestra.
There are still several coats an2
helmets belonging to the fire depart
ment that were borrowed last Sunday
night and not returned. Chief Jones
Is extremely anxious to have them re
turned and those who have the prop
erty owe to the department to make
prompt returns of the borrowed goods.
Several Isolated tracts were sold
this morning at the land office doors
to Oregon parties. Claud Huffman
of Elgin was one of the buyers. Two
men were bidding on the same tract
during the 9 o'clock sale, with the re
sult that the bidding was spirited.
One realized his mistake before it was
' fate and retracted his bids. -
Man Is an admirer of the beautiful.
He invariably selects the umbrella that
has the prettiest handle.
SOCIETY.
, leading Social Affulr.
The reception given lat evening at
thu Masonic hall by Miss O'Leaty Hein
le k and Mrs. Fred O. Sthllke, In honor
of .the new. officers of Hope Chapter
No. 13, Order of the Eastern Star, was
one of the leading society tvvnis of
the season. The guests were greeted
In the parlors by Mesdames J. M.
Berry and N. Molitor, from whence
they were ushered into the assembly
room, where they were received by
Mesdames E. E. Kiddle and W. 11.
Bohnenkamp, and presented, to the of
ficers in their stations. At the door
of the banquet room the guests wore
met by Mesdames David Bay and Mac
Wood. ' .
Refreshments were served from ta
bles decorated with colors to represent
the five points of the Eastern Star.
The following ladies costumed In ap
propriate colors, presided: Miss Bessie
Bohnenkamj), in blue, Star point,
Ruth; Mrs. J. E. Reynolds, In white,
Star point, Esther; Mrs.'S. L. Glen,
in green, Star point, Martha; Mrs. M.
K. Hall, In red, Star point, Electa.
Not less attractive than the colored
tables was the coffee table In silver
and white, presided over by Mesdames
Frank Lilly. J. H. Alklne, W, D. Mc
Millan, 8,11 daintily attired In white.
' An especial feature and one that
proved very attractive was the orien
tal booth, where Mrs. George T. Coch
ran served tea from a beautiful CM-,
nese tea service, laid on a clo'.h of 1
Canton linen of exquisite hand work.)
The booth itself was draped In orient
tal stuffs .of various hues. The ele
gant costume worn by Mrs. Cochran
was of oriental nateriul, hand made
and fashioned after oriental styles.
The tea table hostess bears the dis
tinction of being a member o"f Mayon
Chapter No. 1, of Manila, P. t., the
only Eastern Star chapter In the
orient. ' '
Wednesday evening being a regular
session of Hoppe Chapter, O. E. S.,
the meeting was called promptly at
7:30. Beside the regular business,
f.ve candidates being In waiting, the
Initiatory work was given in an im
pressive manner. This was the first
work given by the new officers and
was exceptionally well done.
Among the guests, attending were
E. E. Kiddle, grand master of Oregon;
Mrs. Pauline Moore Riley, grand as
sociate conductress of Oregon and
worthy matron of Esther Chapter No.
11, O. E. S., Baker City; Mrs. Alta
Coughanour, past matron, of Lorraine
Chapter No. 20, of Payette, Idaho, and
Attorney John S. Hodgin, past patron
of Enterprise Chapter; and Mrs.
Olive Ladd, past matron of Seattle
chapter.
The 200 guests present after greet
ing the hostesses, officers and guests
of honor, spent the closing hours of
the evening In an Informal manner.
Miss Belnlck and Mrs. Schilke, to
gether with their receiving hostesses,
were the recipients of merited en
comiums for the charming success of
the evening.
Dr. IV. D. McMillan
Painless Denistry
La Grande National Bank -BdgJ
Both Phones
BROTHER KILLED.
II. C. Viiiacke Rfw-lvM ) of His
Brother's Death In Railroad Awl
dent. H. C. Vinacke, of this city, has re
ceived the news of the death of his
brother, J. W. Vinacke, as a result of
the railroad accident near, Glenwood
Springs, Col., last week. The unfor
tunate man wns severely injured, hav
ing had his right leg broken, his left
thigh badly lacerated and four ribs
fractured. At first It was thought
there were hopes of his recovery, but
on the fourth day following the wreck
he passed away.
- Mr. Vinacke was a traveling man.
and represented a. large wholesale
hardware firm In Omaha. It seems
that It was his fate to be killed In a
railroad accident, having been in
jured twice before and had JuBt re
covered from Injuries received in a
wreck which occurred a few months
ago, in which he was severely Injured
about the head. He leaves a family,
consisting of a wife and three chil
dren who reside in Denver; also par
ents and brothers.
Miss Nell Graham returned this
morning to her home In Elgin after
Visiting briefly In this city.
ATTACH SMITH JKWEI.ltY STOHK.
Will Elle IVtitiou In llankrupU-y
Sale Dclayitl.
, J. R. Smith,- who has conducted tt
Jewelry store In this city for the past
10 years, had his place of business at
tached last nlg"ht by the sheriff on or
ders of the Hamilton Jewelry com
pany, who had a claim for 1160. Yes
terday afternoon Jewelers Slegrist and
Peare had. contracted to buy Mr.
Smith's business. The price' agreed
upon,' notices were mailed to Smith's
creditors, giving them lugal notice of
the transfer. The attachment will In
all probability prevent the consum
mation cf th sale, as Smith will go
Into bankruptcy. The liabilities are
thought to be In the neighborhood of
16000. The stock is thought to bo
worth porbabiy 13000.
oclor Marriage) Law.
Idaho will cease to .be a divorce
mecca If a bill Introduced In the leg
islature today Is passed. It extends
the period of residence required from
six to 18 months.
SUCCESSFUL j
; WELLS
If you are thinking
about having ' a ' well
well drilled, let us furnish
you with a list 'of, those
I for whom we have drilled
wells in Union ' sounty.
We understand the
well business -end believe
we can save you money
and leave you a satis
factory well. ,
R. A. WES1Y
The Well Driller
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Additional bills allowed by th(
uary term of the county court:
A. Stewart, J. P. fees, Slate
vs. Gates
J. W. Black, special constable,
J. P. court. State vs. Gates
Jan
16.70
1.20
P. court, State vs. Gates .... 3.30
Dr. H. W. Riley, witness, J.
P. court, State vs. Gates .... 1.70
Ed Wright, witness, J. P.
court, State vs. Gates 1.70
Anna Bay, witness, J. P.
court, State vs. Gatea ..... 1.70
Adolph Newlin, witness, J. P.
court, State vs. Gates 1.70
I. X. Cromwell, M. D., profes
sional services as per bill . . 5.00
C. A. Galloway, grand juror,
October term, circuit court
1908 , .... 11.40
James S. Peach, do 7.40
John J. Brugger, do . . 12.00
Dexter Eaton, do 6.60
J. J. Brown, do 10.60
W. H. Briggs. do I... 12.00
E. C. Moore, do 6.20
G. W. Alien, Juror, October
term, circuit court, 1908 .... 39.21
W. A. Ogden, do 27.20
W. F. Gekeler, do .' 40.00
8. M. Haynes. do 42.20
Harry Welmer, do '. . 4S.20
Samuel Parker, do 43.00
M. H. Klrtley, do 36.20
W. T. Walsinger. do 4 7.40
Wm. C.etchell, do 39.40
A. O. Hagans, do 36.20
H. U. Meyers, do 3.20
Wl Jones, do -80
W. R. Ledbetter, do 47.60
Franklin Zurbrlck, do 46.00
Geo. Burns, do 4S.20
W. D. Wilson, do 19.20
C. W. T. Ellsworth, do 55.00
P. L. Smith, special juror, Oc
tober term circuit court,
1908 24.20
E. P. Ashby, do 30.20
Mil BILLS
ALLOWED
Appearance is Half
Do you realize that you can be gay,' sad; happy r despondent, prvud or forlorn bv
iust changing appzKl 'cf wears. Have you thought that two thkds of life's cares come
from appearance.
WHY NOT APPEAR WbLL THEN
and drive the small cares away? For with the outer appearance the inner self acts. Nice
apparel can be had today for as meager a sum as the poorer wear.
'm rrl36W Our Line Over :coKD
Newest Conceptions in Raincoats lust Arrived by Express
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The largest line of Muslin Underwear in LMINE0US RUBBERIZED SATINS, variety
Eastern Oregon ont for your inspection. Price of cohrs, tight fitting or fullback
is the least consideration with us. $1250
RUBBERIZED CRMENETTE, band tailored MOIRE VEL0UR with the latest collar
deml tmed back $9.50 515.00
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THE PRIDE OF MY LADY
is a neat, dainty foot- A gentleman is usf as much concerned with the zppearance of hh
feet as is a queen. And why not, for does not the appearance of the feet change the
whole person? So in looking for footwear seek for
STYLE AND WEAR COMBINED
the hvo essential qualities in Shoes, Rubbers and Boots. The ioot dress handled by us
js purchased from this standpoint by men of experience and who know. So If you wish
a faot which is trim and neat, buy our shoes which are narrow but roomy with thtblucher
running well down to the middle of the toes and see the wonderful effect it has for ap
pearance, . '
Golden
All
the
New
Styles
J. W. Van Fleet, do . S-20
John Welch, do 2-20
Wm. Winn, do 2.20
Jack Hills, do . 2-20
Geo. Orout. do 2.20
Geo. ilekcler, do 2.20
D. M. Hunt, do 2.20
Neri Ackles, do ... 2.20
C. P. Thompson, do 3.20
Wm. Winn, do 3.20
C. L. Mackey, do 9.20
Wm. Thompson, do 24.20
J. Splkor, do ... . 9.20
F. I. Gasklll. do 9.20
J. '. Huff, do 2.20
John E. Hough, do 9.20
P. A. Charlton, do 9.20
G. Blockland. do 3.20
J. B. Stoddard, do 3. 20
W. J. Landsay. do , 9.20
Chas. W. Noyes, do 9.20
S. H. Haworth, do 3.20
J. K. Wright, do , . . . 3.20
Dave Procter, do 6.20
E. Iteisland, do 6 20
Lee Leavltt, do 6 20
C. S. Dunn, do '. . 6.20
fi. II. Thii;a.s, U'.t 3 id
Ed Devine. do". 2 20
M. A. Ojettrup, witness before
grand jury 3.20
Hazel Ojettrup, do 3.20
Rule Coo
Valentines Now Ready
Our new valentines are here and on display.
We have a very rarge line of them, out it will pay
to select early so as to avoid the rush later and to
secur your pick of the stock.
Our line is new and up-to-date, consisting of
Card Mounts, Fancy Drops, Ccmlc end fancy
Post Cards. Booklets, Shaped Cards,
Scenic and Pulling Cards,
Lace Goods, lie.
All the newest effects, designs' and combina
tions, including foreign and American novelties.
Prices range from one cent to three dollars.
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WCWLini DUVIX OK
STATIONERY GO.
Ruth Spain, do 6.20
Mrs. It. E. McDowell, do .... 6.20
M. S. Bloch, do 2.20
W. H. Bohnenkamp, do' 2.20
W. K. Jones, do 2.20
A. May, do 2.20
Alice Clover, do 2.20
W. K. Davis, do 2.20
Francis Haynes, witness. State
vs Mlnnlok ". 9.20
J. H. Hutchinson, do 7.20
John Chadwiek, do 6.40
J. W. Evans, do 10.80
Geo. McDow, do 9.60
Martin Gale, do 10.40
W. R. Hutchinson, do 7.20
Joseph Gale, do 10.40
Richard Wade, do 9.60
Thos. Wilkinson, do 8.20
T. B. Johnson, do 9.80
Bert Devore. do . . . . 7.00
Mrs. Ego, do 920
'Chas. Ego. do 9 20
King Spain, do 8.00
J. n. Peare, witness. State vs
Officer 2.20
A. B. Cherry, do 2.20
J. W. Waiden. do . ... 2.20
D. E. Cox, do '8.20
E. R. Carr, do 2.20
Alice Clover, do 2.20
C. J. Black, witness. State vs.
the Battlei
Make
an
Early
choice
McCoy, et al 2.2
Geo. Stoddard, do .......... t.2
M. K. Hall, M. D., do ........ 2.2
Peter GJettrup, do 4.2
Hazel Ojettrup, do .1 7.2
Ivy Williams, do 2.2
J7. A. GJettrup, do 7.2t
Geo. L. Cleaver, do . .' 2.2
W. I,. Brenholts, do 2.20
M. H. Allen, do 3.2
F. S. Bramwetl. do 2?
Mrs. L. Snyder, do -. 0.29
A. E. Vanderifraelen, do 4.29
Ed Harding, do 6.2t
Mrs. Ella Rynearson, do .... 4.44)
J. W. Reynolds, do 4.29
A. Stewart, do 2.2t
J. H. McLachlen, do 42t
Mrs. Jumps McPnv An t II
Vera McCoy, do 2.21
Jerry Prow, do 2.29
Jake Vandermuelen, do (.69
Rene Vandprmuelen, do 4.CI
Jamea Parker, do 2. 29
Herman Goeck, do 2.2t
E. R. Carr, do , 2.2t
E. R. Carr, witness. State vn
A" lemon t.49
3. H. McLachlen, do 4.2
I. W. Faulk, do 4.2
Mike McDowell, do 2.2t
Ben Cotner, do ; 2.2