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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
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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.
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'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.
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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
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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 .
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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
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