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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 8, 1909)
LOU ITEMS. L. B. Hyatt, of Telocaset, li down today on business.' George Stoddard 18 la Wallowa tod ay looking after thi progress of hit lumbering Interest . Annual election of officers of the Eastern Star will be held this even ing. . f Weather predictions for today are: rain and snow ' tonight; warmer Thursday." . , O. B. Winter of Salt Lake and Frank McManamy of Portland, Federal rail road equlnm" "pectors are regis teW at th IWej. ui&atTTI Jta. Jacobson, wno bus been vis iting friends in this city for the past few days, returned to Palmer Junct ion today. Oliver Smith of North Powder made final homestead' proof today. His The Decum Club was entertained last evening by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lilly at their home on Fourth street Mr. J. J. Carr succeeded In capturing the prize. Delicious refreshments were served to the guests. Adminltttraiors NeUre. Notice is hereby given tha tthe un designed has been appointed adminis trator of the estate of W. J. Snoacrass leceased, ' by the County Court of Union County, Oregon, and all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to present the same to he undersigned administrator, proper ly verified, at hU office in La Grande. Oregon, on or before six months after 9 - - the date of this publication. Mrs. William Allison will entertain , Dated at La Grande, Oregon, the Five Hundred Club at her home 10th day of November. 1909. this on Pennsylvania afternoon. Avenue, Thursday J. Q. SNODGRASS. Administrator of the estate of W. J. Snodgrass, decased. Elgin, Dec. 8 A "500" club was or First Publication Friday, Not. 12, 1909. ganlied here last week and weekly , , , . parties will be held hereafter, two tables constituting the membership. The members are . Mesbers and Mes dames Bater, J.. D. Sommer, Master ton, Schlough, Dan Sommer, Weath erspoon. Thorsen, and Hallgarth. One delightful party has already To all Through Tickets witnesses were O. F. Hay and Chaa. j Garwood. F. A. Selak left today for Joseph with a crew of men to do the decorat ing ior tne new Methodist church now under construction there. Mr. and Mrs. Seitz and son Clifford, will arrive in a few days from Eugene to spend the holidays with Mrs. J. M. McCall and family. t Ralph Conrad was taken to the Grande Ronde Hospital this morning suffering with an acute attack of appendicitis. , . Mrs. J. T. Scroggln who "has been visiting for the past several weekB In Pcwtland and other points in the Wll l.djtte valley has returned to her home In this city. Mrs. Laura Green Wills left' last evening for her home in Lebanon after spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Green and other friends in the city. Miss Stella Bloch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mox Bloch leaves this even ing for Chicago where she will spend the remainder of the winter with rel atives. ' Manager Corp who is to succeed Mr. 1 Laughlin as manager of the Pacific j States Telephone Company, is expect- ' eJ to arrive here from Baker City to tomorrow morning to assume his duties. 1 e remains of Miss Gertrude Volp died a few days ago were taken to Pendleton last evening on the de laved train for the burial. Miss Lillian Volp, a sister of the deceased, and a sister from the Sacred Heart Academy accompanied the body. Today D. H. Stewart purchased the Chas. England property at tha of Main avenue, which consists of a residence, barn and three acreB of I ground. The consideration being $2,700 and until recently this place was I owned and occupied by Photographer j Hendricks. ' Robert Marshall the little eleven- j year-old boy who confessed to setting ! fire to Slegrlst's Jewelery store, has for the past 19 days been in charge of Constable Falk,. awaiting a reply to a letter from Judge Henry to the bas father who is supposed to live ij miles out from Narrows, in Har rfey county. , been held. Arguments Concluded. Arguments in the case of Phv, m tee, against Bolton &' Bodmer, rela tive to some deposits made in the de funct Farmer's & Trader's National bank, before Its failure, were heard thla morning before Judge Knowles. The matter was taken under advise ment - ' 'Justice Williams court is 'occupied today in a case of the Newlln Drug Company vs., W. J. Llndsey, civil suit over a disputed account J Eastern Points jii On Sale by 0 R N. Agents M via Canadian DR. M. P. MENDELL50IIN DOCTOR OF OPTICS I ' . '""V I 9 Pacific 1 t Snn.SnnVanp Rmite 1 r, .3 10 A.M. Even Day From T 3 u.t. cy n. uepoi oponane $ AT Christ Peoples Store WHETHER IT IS TO BE FO RMAID OR MATRON, BATCHELOR OR BENEDICT, YOU WILL FIND IT HERE. THE CHRISTMAS RUSH WILL NOW GROW WITH THE PASSING OF EACH DAY, AND EACH DAY THE GIFT COLLECTION, NOW COMPLETE, WILL BE MORE DEPLETED COME EARLY WHILE THINGS YOU MOST DESIRE IS STILL HERE. WEHAVE ANTICIPATED THE CROWDS. ADDITIONAL HELP HAS BEEN SECURED IN ORDER TO GIVE YOU THE COURTEOUS AT TENTION TYPICAL OF THIS STORE. llahidithtc; Train Luxe ST. PAUL CHICAGO and EAST Details, Berths, Literature, ad - dress Local Agents O. B. & N. U M. JACKSON, v T. I. A. ., 4. X CARTE1 3Ci iitsi it Wall St. Spokane. .L OwTirft rci 'TICCA ssr m Bki i m m m m ssssr . x INSURANCE KING ARRESTED. Sheldon of the Fhoenlx Company Iu dieted for Grand Larceny. New Tok, Dec. 8. The grand Jury this afternoon returned indictments charging first degree grand larcenv against Georee Preston Sheldon, the deposed president' of the Phoenix In surance Company. The indictments were handed down by Judge Foster in the general sessions court . .PERMANENTLY LOCATED AT 1105 ADAMS AYENVE, OPPOSITE THE POSTOFFICE. ; ' : una eye is so intricate in us mecn anism, so delecate in its structure, so full of complexities, that it Is under stood by few. Whatever can be pro vided by practical experience, what ever can be done by minute and com plex machinery, whatever .may be We have ready a notable showing y elided by careful and accurate test- of superb, dainty, Uttle novelties la ing is at pour services the minute gold, sliver, copper, nickel, and also you enter my institution. Between the old-fashioned "spectacle fitting" and modern . optical service there is a very wide difference, and this differ ence counts in the preservation of the sight . , My new method for Instantaneous 11 A At I J 1 V. 1. est medical authorities. ... . Twenty-nine years experience in hand ling diflcult cases ought ; to . make , some .difference. Notwithstanding the modern methods employed In ex aminin? the eyes, no extra charge Is made for this service. Glasses are so HOLIDAY FURS. The nicest line that it has ever our pleasure to show you." There is nothing moreaceptable to your wife, daughter or swetheart than furs. MEN'S FURNISHINGS Buy "Ilim" a house jacket, pair of hose, shirt, or suit of underwear. He may need them all. What le likes a waits you here. v HAIR BRUSHES AND TOILET . SETS : A nice assortment at very low prices. ' ' ' BELTS AND BUCKLES. Attractive gifts styles. Our holi day lines contain pleasing eforts in the inexpensive grades as well as the more elaborate affects. HOLIDAY HANDKERCHIEFS. If you don't know what to. givep- in pottery, things for the brlc-a-bmc, etc., just the things for a brlday gift by the one who doesn't desire to spend heavily yet give something of high, in trinsic value and tbat will ever be re- J. H. PEARE THE EYE IMPORTANT BIG GIFT LINE OF UMBRELLAS Tiiic popular vmistmas article is here in such a variety that anyone in tending such a gift cannot afford to disregard the many advantages offered. The handles embrace varieties from plain styles in woods to the most elab orate novelties, insuring gifts that will , be appreciated. CHRISTMAS NECKWEAR IN PRETTY EFFECTS. Specially selected holiday lines at rare price inducements. Jabots, Bows, in Laces, Silks Etc. Very appropriate. GIFT SUGGESTIONS FOR THE HOME. Christmas interest is very largely kept alive by the home spirit. Conse quently gifts, which become a part of the home life and contribute to its com fort arc not only very practical but are remembrances that are most ap preciated. An Indian Blanket, a nice give handerchitfs they are always a Comforter, a pair of Blankets, Table safe Christmas proposition. Linen, Napkins or any of the many of A large asortment her to select from, ! useful articles that go into the home. .LAST BUT NOT LEAST The bea iitiful premiums that we give for your cash slips handsome Haviland, Germ an and Austrian Ware Equal to fully ten per cent of the amount of your pur chases. M Th The Temple of Economy Opera House Block - - La Grande, Oregon The eyes Is one of the most import ant and delicate part o fthe body. "Sight Is Priceless.". Glasses should moderate In price that anyone can af-! not be worn where no error of refrac ford them, and you can rest assured , tlon exists, but where an error does thev will not be recommended if you exist they should be put on as soon Dr. IV. D. McMillan (3ainless Dentistry la Grande National Bank Bldg. Both, Phones do not need them. The doctor is endorsed by all of the leading occullsts in Portland and all of the physicians in La Grande. The entire problem lies in these three words Elghtly fitted lenses. YOUB CASE MILL NOT PUZZLE DB. MENDELLS0UN. Ofiee hours from 9 to 12; and from 1 to 5. By special appointments In the evening. as poslble and worn constantly nntil the defect 1s cured. Wearing glassses once does not signify that they will always be worn. Yon can at any time ' (before the defect is cured) go back to the poorer vision if yon so deslro. The vision will not be poorer than it j was before the glasses were worn, but will be more noticable on account of having been acustomed to better vis- Ion. I have made a sepcial study of the eyes and have been fJtlng glasses for fourteen years, ask anyone tnat I have fitted f r ference as to iy ability, then give me trial nrd e convinced. Ail work, guaranteed. H. W. HEWITT. ; Optometrist ft jeweler. 1J1J 1-1 Adams ave.. La Grande, Ore. Administrator's Notice of Sale of Bcal ". . estate. ' Notice Is hereby given that by vir tue of an order of the County Court of the State of Oregon for Union County, made an entered on the 21st day of October, 1909, I will 'from and after the 1st day of January, 1910, proceed to sell at private sale and for cash, all the interest ' of Anna M. Stearns, deceased, in and to the fol lowing described real estate, to-wit! Lots 1 and 4 in Block M in McDanlel's Second Addition to the town of Cove, Union County, Oregon. ; Dated at La Grande, Oregon, this 29 day of November, 1909. J. K. STEARNS. Administrator it the Estate of Anna M. Stearns, deceased. COCHRAN ft COCHRAN, Attorneys for Administrator. (12-3-10-17-24-31.) New : Sugar BE PATIUOTIC YIUKS ORDEBINU SUGAR ANB INSIST TJP05 JIAY1NG HOME MADE. 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