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PAGE EIGHT LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, SATURDAY,- DECEMBER 10, 1910. CUE'S LIFE 10 era DEFINITE DISPOSITION' TO BE MADE OX THE TIIIETEEMII. Club Will Either Die or Be Keor . ganized on different Basis. Future disposition or the Commer cial ciud, a question that Is worry ing the mercnants, will be definite ly decided at the annual meeting of the 13th of this mouth. The club will either 4e dropped entirely or revived on a reorganized basis. Which it ia to be, will become known on that night. Presides t Collier has announced the can oi the meeting for that night, ana It is argent, that every businessman In La Grande arrange to be present on the occasion bo that what is done will be done with the voice and accord of A big majority of the city's business men. . The official call for the meeting follows: ." . AurI Meeting fit Commercial Club. The annual meeting of the members of the La Grande Commercial Club wi'J be cell, In the Club rooms Tues day eenlng, December 18, 1910, at 8 o'clock for the purpose of electing three directors and for the transac tion of acy other business that may properly come before the meeting. It ia desired that there be a full attend ance aa several matters of importance are to be considered. A medal invi tation Is extended to all citizens in- rrriu ia iu 'wmiBT oi our Ciiy nd community to be present and give their ideas of what should be done for the ensuing year, v - JOHN COLLIER!, President PARISIAN SAGE. This Great Ilalr Grower Now Sold All Over America. What do you think of the " liberal proposition that the Glroux Mfg. Co. of BufTalo, N.. Y., American makers of Parisian Same are putting up to the readers of the Observer. They know; they are absolutely certain that they have the only real hair grower, beautifler and dandruff germ destroyer on the market today, and knowing this they have requested the Newlin, Drug1 Co. to Bta'e to ev . ery reader of the Observer and to ev ery person living in La Grande and vicinity that they guarantee Parisian Sage to remove every trace of dand ruff; to stop falling hair and Itching scalp, or money back. And everyone who rends this im portant announcement, should know that Parislan'RaSe makes hair grow, not only abundantly, butglves it that lustrous appearance that nil desire. Women will find Parisian Sage the most refreshing and ideal hair, dress ing free from stickiness or urease. Largo bottle GO cents at the Newlin Drug Co. and druggists everywhere. "I have used Parisian Sage for some time and think it has no equal as a hair beautifler and scalp clean er. No more dandruff or faded balr, thanks to Parisian Sago." Mrs. Will iam Hoglund, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. June 2. 1910. Dec. 10, 21. 31 UMBRELLA REPAIRS Covers from SO.cts 7 to Three Dollars L C. Smith-La Grande The LAST Day Before risfmas are apt to . be days of hurry and indiscriminate buying. Do not buy carelessly. Coma here and you'll And plenty of gifts ---mostly articles of every day utility. Such 1 goods make the beat gifts.---..':...-' J Hand painted china, cut glass, perfumes, ". mirrors, books, al bums, hair brushes, clothes brushes, pocket books, bags, pocket knives, scissors, combs, hat brushes, shaving sets, toil et sets, razors, safety razors, pipes stationery, purses, foun tain pens, chafing dishes, cigars confectionery, etc. These goods are staples with us and unless we have an un usually heavy trade in the next few days lines will . not be. broken before Christmas. We , would advise, though, that you select before the last minute. There's excellent" choice now. Wright DrugCompn'y Both Phones. CONFERENCE OX TODAY. Latter Day SaliiU Gather From Yar. lous Parts of the Country. The state conference of the Latter Day Saints is in session today and to morrow at the tabernacle. Apostles O. L. Whitned and Jos. F. Smith, Jr., arrived this afternoon, -Representatives from all parts of the state are present. Among those In attendance at the L. D. S. state conference are the following from Union: J. D. Hlbberd, J. W, Baxter, O. P. Pratt. D. T. Mib bert, J. C. Weather. John S. Jacob. A. C. Hess, W. D. Hanks and wife. J. A. Peterson, Mrs. James Slrrlne, Mr. and Mrs. John Elllngsford, Mrs. Calhoun and Mrs. II. D. Gilman. , . Kelley's Tonsorlal Parlors Improved Joe Kelley's Tonsorlal parlors end nains on Adams avenue near Depot street presents a handsome appear ance this week. The interior has been thoroughly overhauled, enameled and papered and now presents a very neat appearance. The walls are covered with five coats of white enamel and the ceiling and trimmings are green. It is now one of the most un-to-dat and sanitary tonsorlal parlors in the city, and would do credit to any of the big cities. THE DEFENSE REST. (Continued from page one) ouse a chain of thought on such mat ters. However, before the trial will have been concluded the relationship, If there be relationship TYinv ho brought to light. Cochran on Stand. Finding a rusty revolver In tne lm- uvuimi vtiuiLV Oi riii'iMr mam urn ct one of the most interesting features of the trial thus far. ; Attorney Chaj. E. Cochran who is counsel for the defense was placed upon the witness stand and narrated how upon a trip to Elgin for the purpose of seeing the ipolnt where the murder was com mitted, he and Sam Parker, father of the accused, discovered a rusty re volver in the roadway at a point very near where the tragedy occurred last August., The description was minute in every detail as the witness was carried through a Berles of question ing by Attorney T. H. Crawford, also attorney for the defense. , When the cross-questioning took place Rand and Ivanhoe were par ticular that nothfng was overlooked. It was evident that the defense was desirous of showlpg that Porter had a gun. on the eventful evening when he was shot by Jess Parker and that the gun found In the road was tho same identical weapon, which would indeed be a stron proof that Jess Parker was forced to shoot in self defense an dafter shooting Porter the latter dropped the gun in the road where it had laid until discovered by Sam Parker and C E. Cochran sev eral days later. ." : . To combat this evidence Rand In sisted that the autompbHe driven by Sam Parker was a- Ford machine where the driver sits on the left side, that the machlue had to be cranked before starting and various other things which might be taken to mean that the revolver could have very eas ily have fallen from the pocket of Sam Parker and burled itself In the dUBt. ... .' ; . To call this evidence tho in 'wrapt attention and it may have con siderable weight when the time comes for a general summing up of the trial. Biggs Was not Sure. -A , witness by the name of Biggs had probably the hardest timo of any one when he was called to give ex pert testimony, yet would not swear positively the kind of a gun Mr. Por ter carried when the latter exhibited It to Mm in the engine room of the Elgin Flour mills. Biggs admitted that he had worked on guns of dif ferent makes for many yearB, that, be felt he knew something ahnut thn mechanism of firearms, yet ' after Rand and Ivanhoe had finished with him It was a mooted question whe ther a Smith & Wesson. Johnson or a Harrington revolver could be distinguished one from the omer unless the strictest attention be paid to detail. . 1 . . - Ha was Shown the mm fnnnrt'tn tha highway. After careful deliberation he stated the barrel of said gun had been sawed off but while he thought it resembled the gun owned by Mr. Porter he was not very sure of it l . IP J'isar c:'y baking fsowtes fssacfo from Royal Grspo Society, A surprise was given to Miss Lou isa Roesch last evening in the form of a stag party. Many amusing imi tations of a track meet were features of the evening's entertainment' Lun cheon was served at midnight. The hostesses were Miss Anna Roesch and Miss Irma Aiken. Those present were Serena Rohen. Alice Hill, Jea nett Smith, Ethel Wright, Olive Mas see, Ida Billings, Helen Currey, Fran ce wrawiora, charlotte Jones, Naomi Kirtley, Florence Happerset, Xeonia Newlin, -Margaret Corbett, Ilene reare, Agnes vrow, Grace Pickens, Lilian Volp, Etha Thomas! To add to the uniqueness of the affair th. ,.Pt. were required to wear male togs and the costuma rigged out by some of the guests were exceptionally clever. The arrangement of every detail, the Bueuuance ana eiaoorateness of all features of the event, branded it as one of the most, important social ev ent of the week. - - Yesterday afternoon the ' Junlcr Sophmore Literary Society of the High school gave by far the beBt pro gram that has been given at the high school this year. There were quite a few visitors. The program was as fol lows: Recitation xvcvuauua Serena Rohan rasciiauon - Merlin natlev H. S. Echoes. . ' Hnrlflir T?lVnn.- Reading . ... ........... Anita . Worth fMNawtwii - .. Nora Arbuckle Vocal Solo .... .... Kenneth Carpy Paper on Football .....Lee Reynolds Recitation Christine Wheatley H. S. Echoes, part 2, Milton Stoddard Recitation .... Florence Stansfleld Voleal Solo;... .... Bessie Brown Paper on Basket Ball, Olive Massee Piano Duet, Misses Alice Hill and . . " " " " Helen Currey Critics Report .. ..Prof. Neubauer Selection of a team of twenty-four to constitute the Hope Chapter No. 13, drill team at Portland at the grand lodge next summer,' will be made by Captain Mrs F. G. Schllke after a meeting of all team members tomorrow afternoon. At that time the drills will be discussed and the per sonnel will be ready for announce ment shortly after tomorrow. There will be some competition for places on the team, which has been herald ed over the state as he best of its kind in Eastern Stardom in Oregon. The honor of being selected to put on the drill work at the grand lodge in Portland is of .course a high one. and the ; perfection of the team will be all the more popular after that meet ing. The Chapter figures conspicu ously in social affairs of La Grande and its ramification to drill features has only tended to broaden its field. The entire chapter is behind; the movement to add finishing touches to the team's present perfection. . The Llyle Tuesday musical met last Tuesday at the regular hour. An at tentive and appreciative audience list ened to the following program: Paper on the Musical, Works of Gil christ and Chadwlck Mrs. O'Connell Song "Request" ... . . . ... .Chadwlck 1 - Mrs. Moore Song "O My Ladles Far Away,. .. Gilchrist . - 1 Gertrude Moore. Piano Solo "A Rural Wedding". . . . ................ .-. Mason Leila Cole ' Song "Burst Ye Apple Buds" Emery ; Mrs. Elephson Talk on "The Good Work of. Mason" Mrs. Carlock. J ' : An eventVf Importance In 'club life was enjoyed last evening by a score of young men when Joe Whitby, Cec il JLtoitcn ana Koy currey were hosts to members and instructors nf the M. B A, An elaborate banquet was serv ed at the ciutrs bajiquet rooms and the young men as hosts showed home training in the role of cheta. Several courses of toothsome vlana were dish ed out a la B. M. A. and as the ban quet is touted as the forerunner ' of s3"e.ral similar affairs during the winter, the membership is highly de lighter as the. prospects of a social season that will eclipse all others. The lub has commodious quarters and enthusiastic members. Literary and musical realms will be handled with considerable detail In conjunc tion with the regular athletic fea tures of the club. "i ' - : Mrs. E. .W. Bartlett was given a complete surprise Fridav evening when the Ladles' Aid society of the Presbyterian church went in a body to her home in South La Grande. The evening was , delightfully spent In a, a i v c.cuuiu lumutvu m iaiian.cu ui h all. At n into limir on.h Hanartlncr vvu ..v i..., guest was glad of having had the op- w un uesv oia unie inenus. 1 1 . . i . . . i .i . rt There -will be a supper for the men of the Presbyterian church this even ing in honor of W. S. Holt. D. D.. who the field secretary for the coast of the board of Home Missions and who will preach tomorrow morning and evening. - ' An important event In lodgedom ana sociiu circles as well Is the com lng election of officers for Hope Chap- ter No. 13. O. E. S. The election takes Sr'VW matron. Miss Pauline Lederl.v Minrt A v . " the tsecretary,.Mrs. Mary Warnlck, and.; Clubs have Issued a call for all members to be present on that occasion. The Blllikens give their final danc ing party next Tuesday evening at the Elks' club. This dancing club has been In existence for three months and the criterion of their popularity is that they are urged to maintain their or ganization that other dances may be arranged later on. This will be the fourth of the series this year. The ShakesneArA rtenortman Edav tZ 2 i1,, meV next T"da' ?.he..Bubiect w, be the sec- Neighborhood Club will meet next ond act of "King Lear." The leader !s oira. tu. u Moore. The psychology hour will be led by Mrs. Polack on the subject "Thought." v . , ' ' Mountain Gem Lodge No.' 57, Order of RebekaB, was visited Wednesday evening last by Mrs.'Addie Grout, of La Grande, President of the Rebekah Assembly of Oregon. The work was put on, followed by a banquet and a general good time. Union Republi can.' , , - . .. The Omae girls gave a surprise par ty to Grace Pickens last Wednesday evening. A very pleasant evening -was enjoyed by all.- Those present were. Helen Currev AH urm t v- . "J m.vw 1 11 xvuuw- 1 lea. Nellie Plobena Rorona r t . .WUCUi JW 1 .wiiwiuv xiusseii KaiBton,- Willard K i-ttrpy, ivnn - Hohnenknmn v ward Roberts. T 7 ' Mrs. E. E. Bragg was hostess yes terday afternioon tn tha ttr. session of the KftffaA wint.s ti, evening session was postponed. The Newlywed cluh Bcheiiiio a entertained hv Mr vtr xt-i inursday, was postponed one week. Mrs. C. B. CAarbc ladies of the Billiken club Wtdi-esday aftornnnn . MrS. T. N. Murnhv untaHofn Five Hundred club this week Mrs Jay Van Buren carried off the honors! O CMCPXII SCTICES ' St. Peter's Church. Third Sundav in Advent v Holy Communion.... .. .. 8 a. m. bunaay School . in m Mornine Service . Evening service 5 n. m." Dunns Advent the Litanv 'win ha said Friday evenings at 7:30. tPTON H. GIBBS. Rector. . ' Baptist Church. T. K. Thesen of the hnms' ary society will speak at the Baptist ciiurcn ai li ociocK. . t .; ... , . . . . Central Church o( Christ Corher Washington and Depot Sts. Four monster fiervlrei . SnnHov Evangelist Brown will give a lecture at me uioie school hmir nn .tv. Holy Citv." Brown hna hpn )n' Tn. salem and he will sneak from ncrsnn. al experience. He will, address a class "wea "visuors Class." There will be classes for all who will come, 9:45. 'Equal Burden Bearine" ia Ject of the morning sermon. This ser mon w:u present to each the equality of mankind. This is a sermon on doing our best, 11 a. m. , ' Women only. At 3 n m tha list will deliver a sermon to women only. The Bubject of this address is ine yueen or Sheba" Girls and youne ladies in Invited aa won BO older -women. "Christian Unity in Chi- n n .. T.n.M)! .fii i. - . i ... w emu uaiiau wm ue aiBcussea oy the evangelist at the evening ser vice. . FORD A. ELLIS,' MPnlsteh Methodist Episcopal Church. i J. D. Gillian, Pastor. The pastor preaches at 11 tomor row and at Island City at 3 p. m. Rev. L. C. Elliott preaches at 7.30 next week. Conversions are occuring every night and the. meetings are growing in attendance and itnerest dally. , : : . . Union's School Census. "HJnion, Dec. 8 (Special) W. O. Mil ler has Just completed the school cen sus In District No. 5 and finds the to tal as follows: Boys . n Gins ... V" A 69o i ins census or the district in lQns i co "'.ult- In lUo . nuun ru ooo, in iu3, 647 so that a gain in 1910 is shown by the latest OPEX MEETIVG SrCCESSFCI. EiTorts to Donblc Jremhersbln of Far. , mer's t'nion Bring Made Here. ' With Organizer Cox making enthu siastic speeches, and local leadeia making equally warm pleas for more members, the Farmers' Union met this afternoon in a local meeting to fort to double the membership here during the next two weei with Z. uvu me .pudhc was invited. An ef- al of the cam- a'-oi uv luauKUl aittU LQlB BJTftr noon. The attendance was large. paign, was inaugurated this after- Do' Not -Be Misled -No Extra Charge for Exaramation 29 years of (practical experience IN FITTING GLASSES ia at your service and the prices are lower than elsewhere for the material and service you get of Dr. Mendolsohn. Dr. Mendelsohn is endorsed by all the . leading occullsts of the Pacific coast and by all the physicians of La Grande. SKILL, REPUTATION. V AND HONESTY should be taken into consideration to have your eyes rightly fitted. 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