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LA GliANDK EVENING OBSitflVL'K. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 14, 1911.. :;he observer U!tor aJ Or.ier, V. Crterea f t the poutoft c at la rtaie s' scona-cb-'-i matter.' i SUBSCRIPTION BITES folly, tingle copy Ballr, er jweek, . Uy, 9tr Bontfc... & MnJCTOBERT9lI i S liWl T1WITI ll83456pr 8.9.10U12I314 15 161T 18192021 !22 2324 2526 27 28 2930311 I I I looks u! tbte i.tTr re a trust rvle fitlcl; ;nd -IV. i-ubllahers of U-' fight venemently when a moveinfent Is on to either reduce prioe or draw at tention to the school book situation. fae trust would m-ith prefer that ti-egon remain as she Is In the manet and that the children whether Micir parents are r?ch or pcor, be ma-.c tj r.y the long price for valumes tlut Iht urchin i tudles daily In Tils endbay-jr. to procure an education Instead of the prison reform which is now jn the spotlight of Oregon In lead of so much Initiative and refer- fndum, instead of so much recall am ringlu tax, would It not come ne-arer home to arrange for the free books lor children. . ? We ask the parent who this year was cailed upon for a heavy expend ture of money at thri beginning t o bchool if we are not right in this stand VII SOT HAVE FBEE BOOKS I TEXT Society and Clubs ' ' - 00 - ' THE COMPOSES SE JIM HILL. In at! of tro Oregon reforms that -toave been written and tried there Is cue wnicn seems to have been el t tit pnrpos-y neglected or else the reforn. i have not the welfare of the school children at heart sufficiently to take ep' their caus". We havvj . feience to the text books In schools. If there is anything in l;i world that should be free to chu- . -nren It Is tet books. Many other at-tfes, w'ao do rot mount tbe ho.ise- ; tops aa" cry .rfc-m as does our own K tate, nvris 3oied the free bo iks As ai"t De.v 'e know the achtoi Ah, but it Is refreshing in this day cf demagoguery, this day when pin headed politicians sway the populace on questions of which the pinheads themselves 'know and care Httto, to '.ear a real man come forth with a few sensible remarks. Jim Hill, to our mind, Is the most substantial man 'ij Mrs. Frederick J. Holmes, Mrs. Ed gar E. Bragg and Mrs. Claude Hegai Scranton were hostesses Thursday af ternoon at Five Hundred In which th cli ef social function of the week was. reprinted.' . Miss Ruth Russell, Miss Zoe Bragg, Miss Nellie Grlmmet and Mrs George S. Birnie assisted the hos'.edses and Miss Evans presided at t"ie piano during refreshments. The splendid Holmes residence 7102 Fourth street, where the party was held, was very handsomely decorated, tha color Idea bteng brown, yellow and white. Autumn leaves and chrysanthemums predominated in the decoration schema being used with splendid effect, and a unique scone card made of autumn leaves added to tbe tone of novelty bl tue occasion. The afternoon's car! honors went to Mrs. F. L. Meyers, first; Mrs. N. Molitor recond and Mrs T. J. Scroggln third Because of thA number of guests, fashion and tone Marking th- function it stands out ensily as the biggest society event of the month thus far President Alias M. Anthony. Vice President Mrs. T. J. Scrog !ns. . Secretary Mrs. Frank Toney. Treasurer Mrs. E. Polack. Chorus Director Mrs. O. E. Silver- thorne. A short but excellent program fol lowed, consisting of the following numbers: Piano Solo "To a Wild Rose",.... ..' McDowell! . Mrs. W. W. Berry. : Vlclln Solo-'Bercenso" Aerunal Miss Bertha Young. Heading "After While" Rilloyj Mrs. F. B. Bridges. Vocal Solo "Spring Song"..0. Veill Mrs. McGuire, witih violin obli gato by Miss Young. At the close of the program Prof Frank J. Maguir gave a musical talk of great value with illustrative piano numbers brilliantly executed, all of Which was highly appreciated by those present. A delightful social hour which mem b?rs and several guests enlove 1 nrcaae Tfieafre ClIAJiGE OF PKOGILVM 4 TIMES A WEEK STEAM HEATED BllLBIXG. I ; "Th Diving Girl" Blogreph. Comedy, A lively comedy. An uncle takes' hl protty niece to the seashore. The .stunts she does it the water quite unnerve the tald uncle. "The Flam'ne Arrow"-Pathe. and . A bashful cowboy, uooa western picture. i "Patea Funny Frolic" S. & A. l Comedy. Tnc perversity of Fate furnishes some lively comedy situations in this pWure. A bright story well told v,iih much I to amuse as the picture r-.:tis. "J500.OO Reward" Blogriii n. Comedy. This picture offers something of a novelty in detec tive comnilies, Mr. Grice will sing:: "Take Me Back to Baby-Land," one of ttia songs that takes us ' back to childhood days. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Those present were: ' T T T 1 i u ujm.il haAn I iro nnfna QTiira 9 tVS A sfrarnnAn -.- i " " " Vi v - A. V. Andrews. Miss Margaret thi, political publicity but on the other because ho - pjj imj, IVllO f U - Bridges, Mrs. Andrew uucKiey, jvira. I W. H. Bohnnkamp, Mrs. Fred M. hand he Is a public man has large commercial Interests, politician raves,, about existing wrongs ana ontrs a Pr.Fu - fc Q g B, , Mr8 Gea T million dollars to have , tt -Mre. C. E. Cochran. Mrs. A. guaranI(Je ui a - B. Cherry Mrs. J- J. Carr, Mrs. Luther nnmmon sense idea Which can be nlled w" L . without cost and guarantees results. ? .. . . n tho Hill C. Dunn. Mrs. M. B. Donohue, Mrs S. Dunn, Mrs. Will French, Mr3. i. -i w m r ;:;:;;; nd C. H. Finn, Mrs. J. C. Gulling, Mrs. D prccr ptlonT No, not I- "nJ Iille Grl3ene, Mr8. H. C. Grady. Mr,, years II they can dodge it. Herte to ' Had, Island CUy, Mrs. M. K. Hal'., Mrs. W. R. Jones, Mrs. Ellis KlrJ, Mrs. Horace Kenney, Oakland, Mrs...r. what Mr. Hill said at a recent mem ir.sf of bankers: ' ' "The (rusts will vanish as soon as .i . tn cVinm thnt everv ,aid for in cash or property and labor C. M. Lockwood, Mrs. P. A. McDonald, a a fa r valuation Oblige every cor- M,s. N. Molitor, Mrs F. L. Meyer , porat on to do thU, under penalty of Mil Margaret Newlln Mr . Rotart n assessment on stockholder, to make , Kewlin. Mre . Ado , . Newlln. r8 ood any deficiency in capital orur-,m- ---plus, or else a scaling down of cap!- Mr.. Turner Oliver Mrs. Robert .Pat faction to actual valu... ; and, th, tison, Mrs. Vincent trnati would not long bother anybody. ' P.lw. Mrs. a Pola ck J J "Examine the' political nostrums now ! lard. Mrs-P B. Rob.nson M. A I; I . .. . n nAlnl ,r . U I UlUUOUIIi ...ib. , -f . - ' most taiKea oi as bbvuhooi ouvci,,, ! v Intont thniKrh mnnv .f . J. D. StOllt. Mrs iUUUinUO (14 V- V VUWUQH j y . . . a M ,L .1 At.... them be. and it win De touna iaai iufy ( The club le entering upon a most Encouraging year. An interesting lino of study designated by the National Federation of Marmons Musical class ha been accepted and much profit and pleasure Is anticipated from this years work., I ; , : ; Next Monday will see in this city e j ltdy who has won national prominence' in lodge circles. Mrs. W. A. Murdock of Chicago, founder of the auxiliary to, the Brotherhood of 'Locomotive en- . i (Continued on Page 6.) Louise Stoddard Mrs. J. D. Slater, Mrs. Herman bio- . . mm..- t oMtVtAr Mr a TV .f n invoHL the continued expendltur-; , RT M. v"'"-1 . " V " Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derangj tha whole system when entering it through i the mucous surfaces. .Such articles should ; never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physlcluns. as the damac they will do is ten fold to the good you nnm nA.alhlv flrlvA frnm t 1 PTT1 Hall Q Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. 3. I Cheney & Cr.. Toledo, O., contains no , mercur ar.d Is tiken Internally, acting directly up?n t!-e blood and mucoUs sur faces of tho rrctcm. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cvro !:2 tvro you g-rt the genu- . Ine It tt f'"'"! 'n'onr.ll? and made in Toledo, Ohio. 1 r T. J. Cheney & Co. Tes- I tlmon'ali free. ' Sold Drt"!rt3. Price 75c per bottle. I Take Ball's Tr.T nils constipation. I k,.IO,. f nmnrtv. Th . AVilhelm, Mrs men who votia these expenditures are, A. Gardenler, Mrs 0. W. Nlbley. Mrs. Eugene A. Holmes, F - i McMillan. MISS Angst ,h. taxpayers plus that considerably : B Rvan8. ' nore numerous body of electors who !ther nav no taxes or a share so In- considerable Wat Its increase or do ci'ase la not felt Of course the wedding was pretty n-t- ...h,. aii oro ovnpcted to be and Hence a constantly lncmastng dls- ,w,ihed. Weddings ,.,-.sltlon In the nation and the .tates to, than .. they Dhn,,iH he beautiful. Such it was on ' change the distribution of wealth bv ' leeiBlation: taking it by enormous ap. t J -. I tlinaa ivhrt hnve Bfl- cumulated it and scattering it amons those who did not. Tbfe end of such a fVKtfm mav be delayed, but it is n.'t doubtfv.l. Capital Is exhausted and Is Twt re"wed- -The motive , vanishes. The public Is educated 1o n?ruse work to spei.d lavhhly. to look to the stato as the cow that fan, keep everybody polled with all the milk he may ant indefinitely." mm mm mwimiammtmmmmmmmmmmm mm mm .,,,,,,,,,i,issBiMWMMsMsMMast. I UMIMMMMUHIHIIIMHIIIIIIIIU'HMII IIIMMi A Strong Modern Bank Efficiently conducted, not onlj In the Interest l K t,f k bl(kr!i, hut nt Its depositors and iwt'ons as wilt -: . .With oftitluls well known and trusted. In th commnnlty. With rapltal, snrplus and nndlvlded prtiflts of 1210,000.000 and total resources of 11,000,000.00. , The La Grande Xatlonnl Bank offers io Arms, enra tlong and individuals the iK'st banking service, and M ofll cers ask a ixfsonallntwlew with those eontempluUng chaaglng accounts or opening nev ones. La Grande NationaljBank LA GRANDE, OREGON. CAPITAL. ... $ 100.000.00 , SURPLUS . . 105.000.00 RESOURCES . . .1,000.000.00 W. J. Church. Vice Pres. Earl Zundel.ss';. Cashier Fred J. Holmes, Pres. v F. L Meyers, Cashiei the occasion of the marriage of .Vll 11am Jacob Woodward and Miss Elllen Bacon, both of County Cumber'i.nd north England. Mr. Woodward is a machinist In the railroad shops in La Grande, Oregon, and Miss Bacon Is a nurse who came all the long way to mtt hr betrothed. The . ceremony was performed at the residence of Mrs.' Para Thornton on Cedar Street, Wednesday, October 11 1911. Fl?v. J. D. Gillilan. D D., being the officiating minister. After the wedding service was over tne par ty repaired to the spacious, well and tritefully prepare Ulnj, ro an in which was served a dainty as w!! as substantial collation, presided ovt Mesdauies Thornton and Lelghton, as sisted by Miss Harrison. The chaste ring ceremony was rit ualistic and st-xlate. Mrs. C. A. Hob son presided at the organ playing th wedding march, while the officiating minister preceded the blushing cou ple to the spot where tly stood whilo th wtetehtY words were spoken an 1 the promises elicited that united th voting forlsrners "till iath do them ;t:irt" in the strange land In which they are to make their hom The bride was delicately gowned in cream colored silk and bridal veil and car rltnl flowers. Besides the persons above named there were present Mrs, Hannah Ror ers. Mrs. Mary Worth and daughter Anita. Mrs. Dr. Gillilan, Miss Minnie R'obson. Mr.. "Pratt. and Mr. Sprase The first meeting of the LyW Tues day Muslcale last Tuesday afternoon o;ned with tin- installation of ofll NOTICE OF STREET IMPROVEMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN : No-, tice is hereby given that in pursuance of a resolution adopted by the com mon council of the city of La Grande, Oregon, on the 9th day of February, 1910, creating improvement district No. 17 and' designating Jefferson- avenue, as such district, and In pursuance of a resolution adopted by said common council on the 23rd day of September, 1911. whereby said council determined and declared its intention to Improve all that portion of Jefferson avenue in uch Improvement district as nerem- aft t described, by laying thereon ce ment walk, combination curb and gut- er. the council will, ten days after the servlc of this notice upon the owners f the property atotced and benefited svth Inn rovement, order that sain above described improvement be made; liat the boundaries of said district to La so 'rapioved are as follows: AH that portion of Jefferson avenue, from the east curb nnof Elm street. to the wPt line lot 8, block 112, Chap- (A) And the property affected oi benefited by said Improvement is as follows: Lots 1. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. block 112; Chap'in's addition to La Grante, Ore gon. Notice If hereby further given tnat the council will levy a special assess ment on all the property affected and b neflted by such Improvement for the purpose of paying for such improve ment. That the estimated tost of such iinpinvement Is te sum of $591.60 That the council will, on the 18th day of October. 1911, meet at the council chamber at the hour of 8 o clock p. m to consider said estimated cost, and the levy of said assessment, when a hear ing will be "ranted to any person reel ing aggrieved by such assessment. La Grande, Oregon, October 4tn, 1911. CITY COUNCIL OF LA GRANDE, OREGON. By C. M. HUMPHREYS, Recorder of the City of La Grande, . Oregon. ...... 10-7-10t . Just Received at; N. K. WEST'S An express shipment including nothing but fash ion's latest novelties received yesterday. See them in our windows and on display in the store. , VELVET AND PLUSH BAGS. made with long cords and trimmed in giltj nickel and German silver. Lined in all shades of satins, Moires and Persians. Priced $1.25 to $3.75. BEAD AND SILVER MESH BAGS. An expeptionally fine line of these attractive and fashionable bags. Beaded Bags in various enameled gilt and nickel frames. Priced $2.00 to $D.00. Silver Mesh Bags in an assortment of shapes, sizes and patterns. Beautifullv engraved frames. $2.00 to $6.75. " VELVET BOWS AND SASHES. -Can be worn eithei as a sash or as a bow. Made of extra quality velvet with tassels. Priced $1.25 and $1.50. FRILL AND COLLAR PINS. Set with brilliants and colored stones. Attractive shapes. Price 25c. V . , .m - NEW ELASTIC AND VELVET BELTS ' HAIR NETS IN ALL SHADES. BARRETTES IN NEW DESIGNS. We are exclusive agents for KEISER NECKWEAR FOR LADIES An elegant assortment of frills, jabots, fichus, stiff collars, and lace collars 25c to $1.50. DENTS' GLOVES FOR LADIES Just received a complete new line consisting of one, two and three button models in all the desirable shades $1.50 to $2.50, N Th OUR MERCHANDISE IS' OUR BEST ADVERTISEMENT Cl. WES' Q u a 1 i t y Stor e FOR THE CHILDREN ALSO FOR GROWN PCRSOHS QUICK" SAFE - RELIABLE - HA ADIATII Nfl NARCOTICS ' FOLEY'S HONEY and TAR COMPOUND A COMMON fcOLD neglected may go quickly into CROUP, BRONCHITIS, or PNEUMONIA which often means a sud den fatality. Keep FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND always in the house and give at first sign of a cold. Refuse substitutes. , ( . ' John ParsonB, Stewart, Ohio, writes ;We use Foley's Honey & Tar com pound as our best and only cough remedy. It never falls to cure any of my seven chlldern of cough. My 2 months' old baby has had a most se vere cough -which our doctor said he could not cure and that baby would eurely die. Several of our relations and neighbors had gathered to witness the ending of the child's life. Two bottles of Foley's Honey & Tar com pound cured the child and he is alive and well today." HILL'S DRUG STORE. The Snertest Girl In Paris Is nnt sweet as the honey yte it for sal. Eagle Valley HONEY Gal. Cans Combs . . . . Phone us your orders. Main 70. ritOMPT DELIVERY. The Grocery Phone 70. Stageberg & Sandborg OUR FRESH TAFFIES Are Excellent W e Carry Vanilla Ccr. who Sre 4N