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1 PAGE SEVEN LA-QRARbE EVENING OBSERVER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1910. Ghosts Around By M QUAD Copy.-lM. 1910, by Associated Lit erary Press. Old Teter Baines Lad lived alone on the outskirts of Taylorsville for a dozen years, attracting no attention Then some villager saw a ghost. . Petei asked the full particulars and was thenceforth considered a believer la Next be inherited $15,000; then th ) , uelghDors uegan to pay mm marked intention. ; J ' Mis? .Nancy Beebe, an old muid ot nearly forty, bad never married be cause she '.was homely and bad no money. Miss Prudence Illjrgiiw wan in the same tlx. The widow Header son could marry again if she had a couple of thousand; so could the wid ow Drew. Mrs. John White was a married woman, but while her husband was a carpenter she had aristocratii' tastes and couldn't carry them out foi the want of money. These live wonieu not only heard that old Peter believed in ghosts, bin each one arranged her program t.; Lave u ghost pay him a luiiln.fcht visir. lie hadn't got his money yet when oik nlgbt at the most solemn hour uu-i while he was sleeping. Willi bw win Uow open a scratching mi the asia. awoke him to aslt wnat was wauun. i it was the first night he had ever been 'disturbed. started the sweat on him, "Nancy Uebee is very unhappy!" ; "Is that so '!" he replied. "Ves, and it rests with you to make her happy. 1 am the- ghost of her dead mother. 1 charge you to give her the sum of $2,000 as soon as you get your money, She will marry, and she will bless you. Fall .not, Peter fail not lest the smallpox comes to you!" . "She shall have it," .replied Peter as he looked out of the window and saw an object in white gliding away. On the next night he was wide awake, but lying on his bed,' when a second ghost paid him a visit, lie had figur ed that there was. more than one ghost In the world, and that there might be another caller. He heard a soft rustling, a cold breeze blew lu at the window, and a scary voice an nounced: 'Teter Baines, clo good with your money or you will be found . dead. 4 Prudence Hlggins Is a sad, sad girl, She may commit suicide. If she does you will be to blame for it. You can save her life and wake her happy by giving her $2,000. 'Do It, Peter, and live to be a hundred years old." "Yes, I'll do It. I want to live to be a hundred, What ghost are you?" ; "Her grandmother's." And another white object floated over the grass and through a gap in the fence and was swallowed up In the gloom of night Some men would have gone around telling what tbey bad seen, but old Peter kept a still tongue and prepared himself for other visits from other ghosts. Where there were two there must be three, the same as crows. He reasoned correct ly. On the third night a third ghost appeared. ,, She was being waited for, and old Peter wa9 not so badly scared when a voice reached his ear, saying: "Peter, grim death is all around youj It files on wings and stalks on legs. It looks for a victim. It stands at you gate and stares at your house." "But tell it to pass on," replied Teter. "I want to live to be a hun dred years old." , 1 , "Then do as I feU jxu. , You know the widow Drcw3tf4ike her happy. Give her a chance. " When you get your money give her $1,000. It Is lit tle to you, but much to her." "Wouldn't a hundred do?" asked old Teter as he began to feel stingy. "Shall I beckon to death to come and enter this window V menaced the fhost "No, no, no! The wldder shall have her thousand. I didn't know but a hundred would do, but I see It won't Whose ghost are you?" "That of a gypsy woman who was murdered. Beware of my anger. Do' not play one false. I go I go I go!" And she "goed." She seemed to get bung for a moment in the gap, and the old man thought he heard the ripping of cloth, but she got clear and disap peared before he was sure. He didn't . want any more ghosts In his. He bad seen three and promised $3,000 out of bis legacy. The pace was too hot Next night he shut and nailed -down the window, but it was in vain. The fourth ghost came and announced that be must provide for the widow , Hen derson or prepare to be haunted all the rest of his life by evil spirits. He bung off for a few mluutes, but the sighs and groans and srratcbings on the glass were too much for him. The widow Henderson was to receive $1,500 In cash. On the next night old Teter took ome bedding .and lay down under the currant bushes where no fifth ghost could find him. He kept wide awake and alert. At midnight lie saw gho9t No. 5 appear. She glided for his bed room window. She was just about to appeal to him when four other ghosts Mowed, upi The Jive stood and lmkeiT 7TT each' other for a moment. Then hui'inn voices were heard cullius names. Then hun.n hand and feet moved, and the five ghosts were claw ing and scratching and mixing things up, nud whpn the scrap was over old Teter turned oct of his nest and found five badly torn and mussed bed sheets lying on the grass, along with combs, hairpins arid other things., None ever came hack, and he saved his cash. Humor and Philosophy 9r WfCAt M. SMITH BOON COMPANION.' T LIKE to meet th man wh laughs Until be throwi a fit To work my undent Jokes en him . And see his fat sides split. I gladly buy him a cigar Indeed, would make It tw To one who very kindly stands ' And waits to hear nm through. I'm not afraid when b Is near The Jest time tried to spring. Because I know that on the arr Hla merry laugh win ring. The onea that from the ark came forth He seems to like the best. Although he will consent to laugh At some more modern Jest. What do I care thpugh kindness prompts ins laugn, and that alone? It pleases me as well as though lie cracked his funny bone. I take for granted that my yarn At last has made a hit; That I am In his eyes at least . ' A most amusing wit. There Is a hint concealed In this, Though any one .may wrest The secret from lta hiding place . ; And give the thing a test. -The way to; be regarded as . ' The regular little gem Is not to make the jokes, but be ,The one who laughs t them. Reference. "So be finally won her." "Yes." "I hear he had a hard time of It" "It Beenied that way. ; She was in clined to be doubtful." "How did he manage it." ' "Got an anuuv1t from hts former wife." Johnny's Reason. ''I am not going to school today." "Why not, Johnny V . "I don't feel well." ' "Where do yon feel bad?" 1 "I have such -a stomach ache In my ear!" " - We Have Them. Six pound Elec tric Flat Irons at $3.75 Each Astern OREGON Light and Power Company European Plan Only Rooms 50c to $1.50 First class Throughout AV0Y MOT 117 w a C. BRIGHOUX, Proprietor. ONE BLOCK FROM DEP01 La Grande, Otegon Market SUGAR Cash Price Sugar, $6.75; beet sugar $6.55. . , VEGETABLES New dry onions. 5c; fresh peas 10c; rhubarb 3c; bead letunce 10c; radishes, 3 bunches for 10c; green onions, S bunches for 10c; tomatoes 15c lb; new potatoes, 10 for 25c; cabbage he lb; grn corn. 25c dos. String beans 10c lb. FRUIT Oranges, 50c per ( dozen: lemonB. 45c per dozen; Bananas, 40c per doz; ' j . blackberries. 2 bores for 23c water melons 2 l-2c lb; cantalope 10 ft 15c lb.; peaches, 10c lb.; plums, 10c lb. MEATS Hogs, live weight, well finished, $9 cwt; cows, 3 1-2 to 4c; 3 to 3 1-2; veal 4 to 4 1-2; mutton 3 to 4; chickens 13c; fries, 20c. o o A. 'lip Better than U. S. Gold Bonds UNION COUNTY LANDS. Why invest in foreign cities and wireless stock, when' you have a sure thing at home ? " who has a large list jf money makers. DIRECTORY . , OF THE, FRATERNAL ORDERS LA GRANDE, ORE 4 4 4 4 4 4 M. W. A. La Grande Camp No. 7703 meets 67ery Monday in the month at the I. O. 0. F. Hall. ; AU visiting neighbors are cordially Invited to attend. ; . L'R. SNOOK, C. D. E. COX, Clerk. Women of Woodcraft - Grande Ronde Clrcl- No. 47 meets every first and third Thursday even ing in the month at the I. O. O. F. Hall. All visiting members welcome. ',' CHLOE ROBINSON, O. M. LIZZIE ELLSWORTH, Clerk. A.F.AA.X. Li. Grande Lodge No. 41, A. F. & A. M. holda repuler meetings first and third Saturdays at 7:30 p. m. ' JOHN HODGIN. W. M. A C. WILLIAMS, Secretary La Granle Lodge No. 433 meets exch Thursday evening at 8 o'clock In Kite's club corner of Depot street and Wiehlngton Avenue. Visiting brothers are cordially Invited to attend. DR. G. L. BIGGERS, Ex. Ruler. HUGH McCALL, Rec. Sec. '' 'o be depended upqn" Is an expression . ill like to bear, and when it is used in ectionwithChamberlain'sColic, Cholera I mi liarrlioea uemeiiy it means I . i r fails to cure diarrhoea, dvsent t J compluints. It is pleasant to Is ' m-.SAj valuable for children and . SERVER WANT Quotations. F:rtland Markets BUTTER Extra Creamery, 35035 1-2; , store 22 ; l-224 1-2. BUTTER FAT Delllver . o. b. at Portland aw cream 32 1-2; sour 30. EGGS Lot ail candled, 2fc C 27c. POULTRY Ma. chickens 16 16 1-2 ;7c; fancy; 17 1-2 cents; turkeys alive, 20 & 21; pigeons squabs, $2.50; dres sed chickens, 1 to 2c higher than alive. BARLEY Producers price, 1910; Feed, $23; rolled, ?25; brewiag, $24. WHEAT Nominal track, club, 87 88; bluestem 9596; Willamette Valley 97. M1IXSTUFF& Selling pnce-Bran t 0 21 1-2; midllngs 30; shorts 22 1-2; chop 1925. FLOUR Old crop patents, $5.S5 IT CERTAIXLT X LOOKS GOOD to the children when they see the delicious . breid made from the North Powder Best of the Best Patent flour. , It Is a meal for the little ones, witn butter, Jam or Jelly, that is wholesome and muscle building. It looks good also to the housewife when Bbe sees the golden brown crisp and the white bread inside when it comes from the oven. It also smel!s appetizing when made from Best of Best Flour. , FOR SALE BY ALL GROCERS than National Banks t 4444444t V'brltahs Crystal Lodge No. to meets every Tuesday vening In the I. O. 0. F. hall All visiting members are invited to attend, ..vi-j .. - . : MISS' ANNA ALEXANDER, N. O MRS. JENNIE M. SMITH, Set. Knights of Pythias Red Cross Lodge Jo. 27 meets ev ery Monday night In Castle hall, (old Elk's hall).' A Pythian welcome to all visiting Knights. ED. WRI3HT, C. C. R. L. LINCOLN. M. of R. & S. 0. E. 8. Hope Chapter No. 13, 0. E. S. holds stated communications the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month Visiting members cordially - Invited MART A. WARNICK,Sec. PAULINE LEDERLEE, W. M. Woodmen of the World La Grande Lodge No. 169 W. 0. W. meets every second and fourth Tues day In the month. ' All visiting mem bers welcom. NERI AJKLES, C. C. J. H. KEENET, Clert . rjr pay Rent? We loan you money to build, and you pay us as yoummwould rent. .!?. OLIVER. PAV ADS 44f4444-444444$44 THE CLASSIFIE COLUMN 4('444l4t44 TO TRADE 160 acres of timber land to trade for city property. Mac Wood, Golden Rule store. ruKNISHKD ROOMS 1612 Adama Ave., $8.00 per month,' phone red 74L NOW Get that summer suit cleaned and pressed at Pennington's. Phone Black 851 or 44. WANTED Masons to lay concrete blocks. Apply at the Oregon Engin eering and Construction Company, Joseph, Oregon. TO RENT Suite of furniBted rooms. Inquire at 1311 O. ate., or phone Elack 822. wanted sewing machines to re pair, all makes, by a factory expert Leave orders at F. D. Hasten's : 4ior. - - '.- -''"..' 'X' ','..."''.'."', V Don't waste your money buviojr pinster wjien you can get a bottle of Chamberlain's Liniment for twenty-fire cents. A iuve of flunntl tlaniK'ned with tltU liuiraci.t in dupe- nor to any planter lor lame iiack, pp. his in the side and chest, and Ranch cheaper FOX CANST nxum THE NODEII ' DUL pur-ity BRINGS Cut Glass and Hand Painted China v From now until July J. low pnee on cut glass and hand painted China. It, $ will pay you to examine my stock and get a good se- lection before buying your gifts. 5 All styles of wedding X round, oval, etc., at lowest S uaiiiy consiaerea. . , I will Save. You Money, 1 ' ; 3 J. H. Peare, La O FK0FE8SI051I BIBECTORT. '.';- OOOOOO 0.04 C II. UPTOJf, Ph. C M. D.y Ppyslclan and Surgeon Special attention to Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Office in La Grande Nat ional Bank Building. Phones: Of fice Main 2, Residence Main 82. - GEO. W. ZIMMERMAN Osteopath Physician Sommer Bldg., Rooms 7, S, 9 and 10 Phones: Home 1332, Pacific Main 63, Residence phoneBlack 951. Suc cessor to Dr. r. E. Moore. LA GBANDE SCHOOL OF MLSI& Cor. Adams avenue and Greeawood 8t FXOF. E. POXTEB DAT D!pctor. T. II. CBATTFOKD Attorney-at-law Practices In all the courts of the State and Un'ted States. Office in La Grande National Bank Bldg La Grnde, Oreon .1)5.. A CHJKLTOr: Veteriy rr Surgeon Office at Hill's Drug Store. La Orani Rosldence phone, Red 701; Offlco .phone, Black 1361; Independent phone 63; firth phones at lesidenco -M44 !4-.4 44-H4 ?-? t$4 X t ALWAYS 4M-4444444sf4i LRNISHED ROOM For genUssair cnly. Nice location. Close In. CtU n Red J52. tL FOR SALE High grade piano very cheap for cash. Also other furni ture. Phone. Independent 651. HOUS.S FOR SALE Modern 7-room house at 1S06 First street Is offered at a bargain If sold at once. Call Red 901. FOR SALE Corner Lot, .close la cheap. Phone Red 1141. - LOST A surplus worn n Episcopal choir. Leave at Observer office. WANTED Two or three carpenters. Apply F. S.' Bramwell. . FOR RENT Earn suitable for tiree horses. Inquire at this office. ROOM and BOARD 1617 Fourth Et FOR RENT Barn near track. In- Feel good again? Your heal af. ter you have taken , Blue Mountain headache tablets. , Get them at the Red Cross Drug Store. ' VJilson & Brittan, Electrical Contractors. Prompt and careiul attention given all work. All work guar anteed to pass underwriters examination. Best ELECTRIC IRON on the market; also ELEC1RIC FANS One Door south of Observei Office . o 17, I will make a specially' rings including Tiffany, prices in Eastern Oregon, Grande's Leading'Jeweler, ; Opposite Land Office Chas. E. Cochran Geo. T. Q , j COCHBAN A COCnBAS . Attorneys La Grande National Bank Bl La Grande ' Oregmi DB. M. I. MENDELSOHN Doctor of Optics. Spectacles r.nd Eye Glasses Fitted and made to order. All Errors of Refraction Corrected 1105 Adams' Ave. Opposite P. 0. La Grande, Oregoa DB. H. L. UNDEBTTOOD DX DOS! J. UNDEBWCOD Office ever Bed Croaa Dmg stor. Phones, office Main 23; Ret. Mala 72S 3. W. C NELSON , Miainr Enrlneer Baker City ; - - , - Oregon N. MOLITOB, M. D. Ppyslclan and Surgeon Co'-ser Adanr a. nd Depot street Cffi-!o Main 68 Residaci Ct I. C PBICE, D.M. D. Dentist Room 23, La Grande National Building. 'Phone Black 396 RETURN