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9 LOCAL ITEMS.
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Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lar
sen. In South La Grande, May 15, a
ton. ,
Mr. and Mrs. -'Avery Harrison wont
to Pleasant Valley Ia8t evening where evening Mrs.
they will visit with friends
C. D. Huffman and son Fred are
home from McMlnnvUle where they
attended the stato grange convention.
Mrs. George Ball leaves tonight to
visit her Sister for several weeks, who
lives at Silverton in the Willamette
valley. .
Jesse Hlndn'i&n returned to his
home In Elgin today after a tour of
California this winter, for his health's
sake.
Everything points tn fine weather
for the baseball game tomorrow. The
schedule of games for tomorrow was
announced in the Observer yesterday.'
- Conductor J. E. Connors, while
loading baggage at Imbler the other
day sprained his left forearm very
badly, and as a consequence must
keep it in bandages for some time.
: Conductor Coyckendall of Pendle
ton, who owns a Truit farm in this
valley, came over the hills thiB morn
ing u transact ousiness and call on
his friends here.
Roy B. Currey and Cecil Bolton
drove to Cove today, to Interest the
young bloods at that place in a field
and track meet to be held here by
the Juveniles on May 29. y f. ..-
Mrs. A. Leffel and family accom
panied her husband to La Grande
yesterday from Wallowa. Mr, Leffel
will take treatments here before re
turning. A. W. Leffel arrived yesterday from
his homestead In Wallowa county. He
is still suffering from the injuries re
ceived a few' weeks .ago in a fall from
a building which he was constructing
on his ranch. " . ' ''. -
w. o. iviggiuawunu, ma motner, .Mrs.
A. G. Wiglesworth, and .Miss Vera
Utter.'hls niece, left on the Elgin train
this morning for Wallowa county
where Mr. Wiggleworth has a home
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J. J, Nunn the Mt. Emily fruit man
returned home this morning from two
weeks spent in Salt Lake (and other
Utah points. He found that Colorado
and Utah lost heavily by frosts darn
age, to orchards. '
- A. V. Andrews and Will Church re
turned home from Baker City last
evening. They were not making path
finder car time on the return, but did
sei a good mark going, making the 54
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uioi mo iiiuuiiuiius in iwo
hours even. They will duplicate the
trin tnmnrrnw nroln
For 15 days to come, the oldest
crew on the board will take out the
new pasenger trains. Two crews will
be needed on the west and one of the
east Those in line" for the engineers'
jobs are, Frank Jackson, Jack Carl-,
' son,and Pete Biever. The conduc
tors have already been picked. Dur
ing the 15 days the Jobs will be ad
vertised. ,..
I Jack Chllds took his departure this
morning for Skagway, Alaska, where
he will remain an Indefinite length
of time being connected .with a dred
ging machine. He will locate claims
for several La Grande men if he finds
things at all suitable. .While he may
return in six weeks, It is more prob
able that he will not be home until
late text fall. -
" G. M. Mickelson was relected as
one of the high school faculty at a
meeting of the school board last even
ing. A new teacher for the high
school which was chosen at the same
time is Miss Lucile Allen of Hum
boldt; Iowa, a lady well known to
Mr. Mickelson and Mr. N. J. Mansager.
Grade teachers elected last evening
are, Miss Ora Brown, Miss Mollie
Snider of La Grande and Miss Blanch
Clarke.
, G. C. Osborne, former manager of
the raclflc T. and T. company. In this
city. Is spending the day here on
personal business. Mr. Osborne is
now district auditor of the company,
with headquarters In Portland.' His
territory embraces all of Oregon and
In addition a part of Washington.
Walter Bunker, who came down
from Baker City yesterday morning,
left this morning for Walla Walla,
where he has accepted a position.
SOCIETY.
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Almost every afternoon and even
ing ot the week Just ending has been
utilized . by La Grande societv ladW
for some social affair.: On Thursday?
M. K. Hall entertained
the ten-couple card
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WANTED A boy over 14 to care for
lawn. Apply at 1S06, Second street.
Dr. W. D. McMillan
Painless Denistry
La Grande National Dank Bid g.
fa 5 i i'r Both Phones .; C 0 ...
the "De Cenis,
club.
Wednesday afternoon, Mesdames J,
E. Reynolds, Albert, Ed Wright and
John Clark entertained in honor of
Mrs. J.'M. Berry, who will leave fof
Pprtlan4 to reside.
Thursday ahernQu Mrs. 3, C. Gull
ing Vas hostess at the regular meet
ing of the Bridge club, where Mrs.
M. B. Donohue carried away the hon
ors of the high score.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. W. L.
Brenholts gave an informal reception
at her beautiful home In honor of Mrs,
F. M. Byrfcit, her mother.
, Last evening the Kaffee Klatch was
entertained by Mrs. N. Molitor and
Mrs. Charles Conkey at Mrs. Molitor's
home on Fourth street.
This afternoon another reception
for Mrs. J. M. Berry was given. The
hostesses were, Mrs. O E. Silver
thorn and Mrs. A. L. Richardson.
T'utt wk't ivMuvuies will end with
an informal supper of the Bridge club
at the home of Mrs. Bohnenkamp tonight-
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HAPPCRSETT i
RETURNING
C. E, Happersett, delegate to the
Trainmen's. National Convention , at
Columbus from the La Grande broth
erhood is speeding back to Portland;
where his father Is at death's door.
He is expected there momentarily.
Mr. Happersett had barely reached
his destination as a dalegate from
here, when he was apprised of his
father's serious illness at Portland.
Mrs. Happersett and family left La
Grande two days ago to be at the bed
side, and orders were transmitted to
Mr. Happerseti to hurry! back.
The Man Is Dying.
C. G. Osbourne, who is in La
Grande, was in communication with
his wife at Portland, and was told by
her that while the senior Happersett
is still alive, it is but a matter of twq
or three days until death will over
take him. His recovery is not expec
ted. '., y,
This condition of affairs, leaves the
local trainmen without a representa
tive at the national convention, now
in progress. '
THE SCENIC
PANTAGES CIRCUIT.
la Grande's Foremost Tacde
vllle Theatre.
Depot Street
S. A. GARDINER, Manager.
Week beginning May 10."
The Llnolles, In; the comedy
. sketch entitlled, "The Silent
Partner" for three nights, and
finishing the week with "The
Adventuress."
Sam Carlton, the Hebrew co
; median. ' .. ' .. ' .; ' , ;
Master Charles Herman, sing
Jng and dancing. -
Matinee, Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday. Adults, matinee:
10c; children, under 12 years,
5c. Evening nricea. 10 and 1K
PPMIMG I
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are headquarters for Union County'
in this line.
-High Grade Arsinate of Lead. The
grade of lead is very important.
HAND AND POWER SPRAY PUMPS.
A large assortment to select from, and all
standard makes.
Best quality spraying hose, nozzles, etc.
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GEORQE PALMER, President W. H. BRENHOLTS' A't Cashier
F. X HOLMES. Vice PreskJer? C. S. WILUAMS, 2d Ais't Cashier
F. L. MEYERS Cashier '
La Grande National Bank
Of La Grande, Oregon
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS?. $170,000
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY
DIRECTORS
. M, Berry J. D. Matheson F. J. Holmes F. M. Brykit
. . C C. Pennington F. L Mayers Geo. L. Cleaver
W, L. Prenholts Oeorga Pliw , .
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PASTIME THEATRE
HARRIS FRENCH. (
Proprietor n& JHanager.
Program '
Three reels of latest moving
pictures. J
Marguerite, The Great, in won- r
. derful feats of hand bal-
ancing. J;
Admission 6 and 10 cents. '?
Change of program Monday, ?
Wednesday, Friday and Satur- t.
day. Matinee: Mosday, Wed-
nesday and aSturday. Doors It
open at 2:30 p. m. 'Evenings 4
performances at 7 p. m. , '
Change of program Sunday,
Wednccday and, Friduy. Mati-
nee: Monday, Wednesday and
Saturdoy. Doors open at 2:30
p. m. Evening peiformunces
at 7 p.,.m." n y- - -J
. THE LARGEST ASSORTfENT AND BEST
GOODS EVER SHOWN IN UN TON COUNTY.
WE HAVE OTHERS BUT WILL ONLY MEN
TION THESE IN THIS Al).
$375.00
A beautiful Colonial set in Wax Goldon Oak,oti:
sisting set.of six fine leather cliairs; GO inch round
pedestal 10 foot extension tablo; GO inch buffet; serv
ing table, and china closet. The swellest suit ever
fnl m. (;r:l(l 1?nde vaJIey. See window display.
'-W--f-;.;- " $120.00.
Colonial dmmg rcv-.a buit. x Golden Oak4 Verv
handsome; well Worth the nionev. Must be Seen to
be appreciated. ' .: v
$80.00. .' " '
V Leathered Oak' Dining Room Suit. Those who
have visited the large cities recently will recognize
this style, with the exception of the price which is
much higher than ours.
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JxcPS?.0 ATTHING IN HOUSE FURNISH
INGS CALLs,
Henry
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Furnishers
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STEWARD'S OPERA HOUSE
EIGHT TRICMI'IIAT SEASO.Y.
FIRST TIME IN LA GRANDE.
"The Play Beaotlfol. . '
Message Mars
Saturday, May 22nd
The famous English comedy drama, with the record of 1000 nights
Duke of York Theatre, London: 500 nights, Garrick Theatre New York
and, which is now on its fifth successful consecutive tour of the United
States and Canada.
A NOTABLE SPECIAL COMPANY INCLUDING THE BRILLANT
ENGLISH COMEDIAN, UKKESFOKD I.OVETT, (DIRECT FROM LON
DON). AND MARGARET MJJiNE. ' : '
: PRICES: 11.00, ;75, .50... ;. '
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