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
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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
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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
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DR. M. P. MENDELL50IIN
DOCTOR OF OPTICS
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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.
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and EAST
Details, Berths, Literature, ad
- dress Local Agents O. B. & N.
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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
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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
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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.)
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