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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 15, 1909)
TEX1X OJgZSTEB, LA ORG05 WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 15, 19C3, LOCAL .TIBS. T ' -. s I Mrs. JO I iu uu.-, - today on professional matters. I Attorney Roolnson wno la now run tending to business mattera. Ining a aaw mill on the Mlnam, is here ttoday attending to business mattera. Attorney T. H. Crawfo-1 Is la Bake. Clty today attending to leg tl matter !He Was formerly, connected with C. U. Finn In the law business. (F. II. Green of the B'u3 Momi'sH .-eamery la in Union toliy attending f tj creamery business. . Mrs. C E. Suydam nd sou navo rt trrced from a visit wltn frteuds and relrtivea at Elgin. "' - fth critical conditio nof Mr. C. R. Thornton. who was lnJj'Od at Entei prlse on Monday morning. John Mcllroy of Durkee transacted business at the local land office In La Grande today. . T. E. J. Duffey a special land clerk is In the local . land office today, at- F S. Bramwell went ro Unloi on the morning train on Sugir Company business. - .- " ' " Engineer Johnnie Shea is putting iub Sulouiu uucuss on nis roomy bungalow at the corner of First and Washington. : r ' . ' Ilastor John Gardner, si oMSnrl nier tirt Mrs. John Ginlntfr.ls cn fluiil at bis home on ecgount M:i: nous. . .,. .- MriRW. Lelghton na MIhs Vl'lt Gould who were intending to leave on Monday evening for PortUul will pott tone their trip indefinitely owing to Mrs. J. D. Maxwell an J eons of Pri mer Junction are visiting at the hyne of Mr. and. Mrs. J. J. Pee of Nor'h Li Grande. - - ; , ' .,, ... J ..- . . H. H. Weatherspoon the Elgin apple man who has been affiliated with the O. R. & N., office at Elgin in times past, returned to his borne today af ter transacting business here.- :" Will. Hamilton, manage? of the high school basket ball team Is In Im- bler today making arrangements for a game with the two teams at a stib- uenuent date. ' : Perry Thornton canto down ; from North Powder on delayel No. 'bit evening and left this morning for En terprise to be with' his uucli?; C. Tl Thornton. ' " - ; ;;' M. Lippman, epresentl.ii; the Sunset Ma&azlne, a Southern Pa'i'tic publlcat ion cl well-known presll; V is in the i;: icier i?ng to remain r. week in the .merest of his periodical. He Is ni .')in triei. by Mrs. Lippman. Mrs. Maggie Sullivan went to North Towder on the morning train to visit a few days with Mrs. Myrtle Johnson. Mrs. Weber of Baker City wn has been visiting with Mrs. Pete Balver. returned home this morning. .': Ralph Hansen, the genial sport booster of North Powder returnal to his home this morning after opening negotiations with the high school man ager for a basket ball game In the near future. Ralph is always, ideuti fled with amateur sports ,,-of a clean sort, In !hls town. . v,t i James A. Jones vs. Hanna Shaw is the title of a homestead suit set for' hearing at the land office this morning Sut which" went by default'due to the "fact that the defendant failed to make an appearance. Turner Oliver was the counsel for the plaintiff. - ' R. P. Strouse, for the past several months the stenographer at the land ofllce, has tendered his resignation and will leave tomorrow night for Redding, Pa, his -home. , Miss Ethel Gulling will temporarily Bucceed Mr. StrouBe. : i Dr. W D McMillan Painless dentistry La Grande, National Bank BIdg. Both Phones V R. C. Shaw of Pendleton was a bus! ness visitor here lust evening. " Mrs. Wade Brooks came in from Imbler on the afternon train to visit with relatives. , ' Mrs. W. Bock and her baby daughter of Imbler are doing their Christmas shopping in La Grande today. Mrs. Frank Conley of the Cove is in the city today doing some of her Christmas shopping, i.. Ward B. Connell of Meacham was a business visitor In the city yester day, . . . . .. . . - -. Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Moat of Summer vllle were In the city for several hours today shopping.-- . Mr. and Mis. Wm. Baker who re sides west of Summervllle were In La Grande shoping yesterday. Mr. and -Air. W. D. Smith of Wal lowa county came In on the train this afternoon." " ' v Superintendent Bragg returned this afternon from an official tour in the Summervllle vicinity. . ' W. E. Ruckman came in rfom the branch line enroute to Walla Walla to spend a few days with bis brother. E. B. Morelock of Elgin leaves to night for Portland - where v he will, send Christnraa with his son John. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Boyd of Entr- w were in the city yesterday en-. route to Portland. Mr. Boyd Is a prom Inent attorney of Wallowa county. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Burns of Spokane .Washington arrived in the city this morning and will visit for a . few days with Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Donahue, t .' DR. M. P. HEN9EXAS0HX ' DOCTOB OF OPTICS , ' s5 mm mmM UP-TO-DATE HARDWAIIE STOKE. 'Where you will always find those thousand and one little things that are never at band when wanted as we 111 aa every thing in mechanics tools, builder's and shell hardware of su perior manufacture and beet quality. It la the store that is always sought for when you don't want to waste time or money, and this la always at LILLY'S. - '.-V ' :. . . - Miss Mable Tuttle came in from Imbler today . to attend the dancing party to be given by the "Inter Nos." Club this evening. While in the city Miss Tuttle will be the guest of Miss Ethel Kennon. . v -', V ; Frank Conley of Cove was giving vent rlstiii fm i ime ar- ternoon. He said that Santa Claus was coming into their section but he was afraid 'owing to the condition of the roads he might be late. . " ' Geo. Chandler and Frank Graham of Elgin brought up two car loads of hogs, each, intending to take them through to Portland but while anroute to La Grande sold their porkers to the ! ! Portland buyers.' ' y TT1 t 7PH: n uw LMFiisiLiiioias rrriTI iiioie AT WHETHER IT IS TO BE FO IUIATD OR MATEON, BATCHELOR OR BENEDICT, YOtT WILL FCID IT HERE. TIIC CHRISTMAS RUSH'WILL NOW GROW WITH THE PASSINO 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 THI3 STORE. 4 4 & & & & 4 4 , Invitations have been .received in the city announcing the marriage of Hilda Victoria, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCreary, formerly of this city, but now located at Twin Falls,' Idaho, to Mr. George Ray Will iams of La Grande. The wedding will tak place Saturday, . December 18th in the Ascension Episcopal Church at Twin Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Williams will be at home after January 1, 191Q In La Grande. c " ' . - V - ..... : .PEEMANENTLT ; LOCATED AT 1105 ADAMS AYESUE, OPPOSITE THE TOSTOFFICE. ; , The eye is so intricate In its mech 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 v may be yeilded by careful and accurate test ing is at pour services the minute you entfet my institution. Between the iuld-fashloned "spectacle fitting" and modern' optical service there is a very wide differeace;" and this differ ence counts in the preservation of the My new method for .JnstaBtaaeeat Bight testing; Is endorsed bi b.ijgbx sf tdeolcal authorities. Twenty-nine years experience in hand ling dlflcult caBes ought to make some ' difference; Notwithstanding the modern methods employed in ex amining the eyes, bo extra charge1 Is made for this service. Glasses are Bo moderate In price that anyone can af ford them, and you can rest assured they will not be recommended if you 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 Rightly fitted lenses. TOUR CASE WILL NOT PUZZLE DE. MENDELLSOHN. ;r Oflce noun from t to 12; and from 1 to 5. By special appointments in the evening. The first of the dancing parties to be given by the- young men's Club the "Inter Nos" will be hell this even 1 ing In the auditorium, of the Elk's home. A seven piece orchestra has been secured and it is an assured fart tfcbt this party will be ono of the ivst attended parties of the 3crehu ami the young men wll prove th'MA&elves to be gallant hosts goes without Baying. v y Mrs. William Allison will fr.teraln the Bridge Club at her home .'on 1'enn avenue tomorrpw, attJrnx)i ; at two o'clock. . ' ' ?: 'V; ', ." ;.: y: - HOLIDAY FURS. The nicest line that it has ever been . onr pleasure to show you. There is " nothing more aceptable to your M wife, ,.;dauc-htr strcthcii 1 tliari furs.: r ; MEN'S FURNISHINGS " j : Buy "Him" a . house jacket, pair ' of hose, shirt, or suit of underwear. He may need them all. What he likes a- , waits you here. : HAIR BRUSHES AND TOILET SETS '::' .prices. BELTS AND BUCKLES. Attractive gifts stvles. Our holi day lines contain pleasmg eforts in the inexpensive grades as well as the more elaborate affects. HOLIDAY. HANDKERCHIEFS. If you dont know what to give give handerchitfs they are always a safe Christmas proposition, y ; A large asortment her to select from. nice assortment at very low BIG GIFT LINE OF UMBRELLAS This popular Giristmas article is here in such a variety that anyone in- tending wh rt " Ciuuut anora 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 ; 1 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 are not only very practical but are remembrances that are most ap preciated. An Indian Blanket, a nice Comforter, a pair of Blankets, Tabjle Linen,, Napkins or any of the many of useful articles that go into the home. . LAST BUT NOT LEAST The bea utiful premiums that we give-for your cash slips handsome Hayiland, Germ an and Austrian Warer-Equal to fully ten per cent of the amount, of your pur chases. The W. C. T. tf met this afternoon at 2t30 I nthe study room of the Cen tral Christian rhurch of Christ. The Ka'ffe? Klatsch wlU be : entef taine4 Fjlday-afternoon yt -the home" of Mrs. E. E. Bragg on Adams avenue. THEEYE1IP0RTANT ' The eyes is one of the most Import ant and" delicate part o fthe body. "Sight Is Tricelesi.-. Glasses should not be worn where no error of refrac tion exists, but where an error does exist they should be put on aa soon as posible and worn constantly until the defect 1a cured.' Wearing glassses once does not signify that they will always be worn. -You can at any time (before the defect !s cured) go back to the poorer vulon if you so deslri. The vision will not be poorer than it was before the glasses were worn, but will be more notlcable on account of having been acuatomed to better vis ion. 1, have made a aepclal study of W&mWs Store - gjmddf Economy Opera House Block :: - La Grande, Oregon the eyes and have been fltlng glasses tor fourteen yeara. ask anyone tnat I have fitud f r ference as to - iy ability, then give me '- trial sr-d 'e convinced. ATI work guaranteed.: : H. W. HEWITT. Optometrist eV Jtweier. w ' lilt 1-S Adams ave.. La Orande, Ore. Administrator's Notice of Sale of Ileal estate. " .-. , " NoUce Is hereby given that by vir tue of an order of the County Court of the Stats of Oregon '- for Union County, made an entered on the. 21st day of October, 1909, I wiU from and after the 1st day of January, 1910, proceed to' sell at private sale and for cash, ' all the inter ect of Anna M. Stearns, deceased, in and to the fol lowing described real estate, tojwlt: Lots 1 and 4 In Block M in McDanlel's Second Addition to the town of Cove, Union County, Oregon. " r' ; Dated at La Grande, Oregon, this 29 day of November, 1909. v , ; - J. E. STEARNS, Administrator of the Estate of Anna M. Stearns, deceased. I ' COCHRAN tt COCHRAN, ; , Attorneys for Administrator. (U-3-10-17-24-3L) : : ' ' New Siigar BE PATRIOTIC WDK5 ORQEBI5H 8U6AB AND I5SIS7 UP03 nAV15G nOME HADE. THE AYE FEESD IS SOW III ALL THE GKOCEUY RTOBES. ' ' t".."IH"ll.... "I.J....U.MI!... ., i.j iiiii i .1 i mi ii Our holiday stock is made up almost entirely of articles of utilitv. We have an riniKfiafv fine showing of such goods this seasori-- por you! own satisfaction ive would urge early buying. Special price inducements to holiday buyers. Or, ' HUsseMKyWksi euv'aspb