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page 4 LA GilANDE EVENING OBSE(iVEIl, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, lDli. THE OBSERVER . BRUCE DENNIS ' Editor and OwhcI". ZBkred at the postofflc at La Grande as second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION BATES. Dally, singly copy .. ..... Dally, per week " V lie 6Se have elapsed have changed this cou dttion and now It Is not considered probable at all that he will be elected. The chief reason Is that La Grande does not want to go into the social ist column.' The business interests of ' the 'community will not vote that way, for there is a belief that once the news goes out of a socialist victory the city's credit will be more or less impaired, just as other cities have experienced in such cases. , roirRovmimp! ffi I AY) TlWI T I FTs" I I lg34 12 13 14 15 Up 18 19202122232425 (r31 DC O DC DC READ T HI S ABVIC MAJiY REASONS FOR THAJiKS. THIS DATE IX IIISTORT. , , November 30. 1607 Jonathan Swlfth, author of "GuV : liver's Travels," born. Died on . Oct 19, 1745. ' 1782 The American commissioners t''-' signed a preliminary treaty of' peace with Great Britain, end ing the revolutionary war. ! 1819 Cyrus W. Field, projector of the j ocean telegraph, bora In Stock bridge, Mass. - Died In Ardsley,; N. Y.. July 12, 1892. j 1829 Welland canal opened for nav-J Igatlon. ' ... 1835 Samuel L.; Clemens ("Mark; Twain") born in Florida, Ma ; Died in Redding, Conn., April FROM SANTA- CLAUS Wireless Message Just Received: 0' n 21, 1910. ' 1840 Remains of Napoleon at Cherbourg. 1861 Jefferson Davis elected dent of the confederate of America. :,' I landed presl-states " This is a day of Thanksgiving. . La prande people have abundant reasons for observing the occasion, as does 4he nation at large. True, at present there is a spirit of discontent in many quarters but it is not serious and In all probability lli. '.pass awayV. 1 In Union county there is peace' and. plenty; Some turn " - r proved upon, but generally speaking 1885 Hostilities ceased between &r- veryona is getting along in the world ' via and Bulgaria. 3The pang of hunger la not felt, and so 1900 Royal Canadian troops reviewed In 1862- -James Sheridan Knowles, cele brated dramatist, died. Born at Cork In 1784. n tar as known there is no suffering from cold. ; J ,. v ' The trouble with most of us is, we rwant too much in this world. We are dissatisfied unless we can have any thing we desire. The majority of us have more than we actually need, but .when it Is possible to obtain there is jio reason for not obtaining It. . When the larder is fairly well filled, when a cheerful fire is burning in the grate wlien we have sufficient cloth ing and proper environment, we con tend there is good reason for offering up thanks to a kind providence. at Windsor by Queen Victoria I'M ?? .ufWfn SOT YERY PROBABLE. Considerable has been said about the coming city election on the streets and when the' socialist nominations were made Mr. Wines seemed likely as the standard bearer .of that party to be chosen mayor. The days that Arcade Theatre STEAM HEATED HOLDING FOR THESE FROSTY MU1ITS. "A PRISONER OF THE MO HICANS" Pathe. A very In teresting western storj. BEYOND THE LAW Vlt a graph. Western picture. Beau tlfully picturesque both in story and natural scenery. IIOV ALGY CAPTURE!) A ' WILD MAN" Sellg. An unique comedy founded on the historic legend of Santa Cruz Islands. MRl BIHME IN PICTURED i MELODY. TOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME "THIS IS MK 51ST BIRTHDAY. William J. Poche. : Dr. William J. Poche, who holds the post of secretary of state in the Bor den ministry, was born in Clandeboye Ontario! November 30, I860. He at-1 tended Trinity Medical college, Toron to, for three years, and . took his final year in medicine at the Western uni versity, London, Ont., being the first graduate in medicine of that univer sity. In 1883'he moved to MJnnedosa, Manitoba, where be has since beea en gaged in the practice of his profe slon.. Dr. poche was an unsuccessful candidate for the Manitoba legislature in 1892, but was successful in bis can didacy for the house of the common In the conservative interest in 1896, and since then has been re-elected at each surceedlne eeneral election; He took a prominent part in the debates in the house of commons and in the nartv organization, and In 1901 was elected conservative whip for west. " Make Your Gift Something Tliat Is Useful i " i j " ' ' ' - "They're Always Appreciated More" WATCH :: OUR :: WINDOWS CHRISTMAS HEADQUARTERS, North Pole, Nov, 28th, 1911. N. K. WEST, The Useful Gift Store, La Grande, Ore. j Dear Friend: - -i : 3 As usual I am sending your store the finest se-. lection of useful Xmas Gifts in my " entire line: They will arrive immediately after Thanksgiving and you will find among this elegant assortment something to please every customer. It includes no trash or worthless gifts. , . ; v Listen In one package there is an innovation something that I have only sent to large city stores heretofore, but I believe your city and! your store are both large enough now to appreci ' ate tnem. -;- ;;; Yes, there are many gifts for the little ones, toothe kind, that last longer and pleas them more than the frail toys on which so much mon ey has been wasted in the past." 1 '- f Assuring you that with this grand assortment of Xmas merchandise, your holiday trade will far exceed any past season, I beg to remain, , Yours very truly, U. G. SANTA CLAUS. P. S. U. G. stands for Useful Gifts. 3 U I J ft Ulatcb Oun Ids I f on . tbc , flew . Stunt WEST, The Quality Store and no eyes are heavy or sealed tne When souls awaken respondent i In that land that shall be revealed. ELLEN H. CROSS. A REVERIE. When all life's lessons are And each lays him down to rest; Will the sunlight and shadows blended Into a haven of blest? ended, sweet be When the shadow of death is nearlng, And our eyes close In the dreamless sleep, Will He Whose hand ever guldeth ! Our Silent vigil keep? Will we awake in eternity's morning, And meet the loved faces of yore? Will hand clasp hand in greeting Upon that ethereal shore? Oh. solu, In death, self-conscious! Thou knowest the'law supreme That iuakea the reunion of spirits Like the gladness of love's pure dream. Thou uowest no hands are folded. J i ! ! r ? S ! i i . I What Makes a Strong Bank? v :. ' 1. . AMPLE RESOntCES -O-itr resoiiicea are Jl.l00.0u0,' composed of well secured loans and cash. 2. AMPLE CASH RESERVES' Our cash reserves are usually 26 to 30 per cent of our immediate liabilities (de- '-.' posits subject to check., and always more than 15 per cent of our total liabilities, the amount required by law. 8. ADEQUATE CAPITAIm Our capital Is $100.C0.00. and our surplus, which is profits earned and retained as ' additional capital, is $105,000 .. ,4. CAPABLE MANAGLMEIT EJver since Its organiza tion 25 years ago, this bank has been under careful man agement. Its officers and directors are men who have achieved success in the banking and othflr Hups of busl- ' noss. The fact that wo have safely weathered every fin ancial storm during our career, and are todi?y greater and stronger than ever Is evidence of good management. ' 'If you are not already a depositor or client of this Btrong and successful bank, become one now. If you are, tell your friends about ns. ' : ' v" La Grande National B&nk LA ORANDE. OREGON. ); ?H CAPITAL ... 100.000.00 SURPLUS . . . 106,000 00 RESOURCES ... 1.100,000.00 Fred J. Holmes, Ves. W. J. Church, Vice Pres. F. L. Meyerb, Canimt Eadfl ZunOel.&s'!. Cashier .. r...... y. Fights Scheduled for Thl Datr. ! Packy McFarland vs. Tommy Mur phy, 20 rounds, at San Francisco. . Joe Jeannette vs. Andy Morris, rounds, at Albany, N. Y. Honey Mellody vs. Kid Fleming, rounds, at Bangor, Me. Gary's Gift to Namesake. ' Gary, Ind., Nov. 30. The magnifi cent new Y, M. C. A. building here, a gift to the municipality from E. H. Gary, head of the United States Steel corporation, was formally dedicated today with interesting exercises, j $100 Reward, $1C0 The readers of this paper will be leaned to learn that there ia at least one readed diso.isa that science has been able to cure in all Its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only lositlve cure now known to the medical raternity. Catarrh bclnff a constitutional dlscaBO, requires a constitutional treat ment. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken ln ternally, acting directly upon tlio blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thcr by destroying the foundation of the dis ease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith In its curatlvo pow er that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any rase that it rails to cure. tena for list of testimonials. Address r. J. uuench b uu.. i-oieuo, iraio. Fold bf nil Druggists. 750. Take HsJl's Family rills for constipation. THE GREAT CHINESE DOCTORS ARE GIY1G THEIR SUCCESSFUL TREATMENTS FREE. ' To every . ailing man and woman,, who nued no long er Buffer with dreaded diseases. Let these famous Chimse doctors send you a free treatment of their wonderful remedies They want to prove to you t.at their marvelous remedies will bent fit your health. No matter what treatment you have tried and failed in, don't let this opportunity pass. ' It will cost you nothing to try it. Their aim is to restore your health and In return you can show your gratitude by recmmendluj ' thm to your friends. Crite them today and describe your symptoms. Write this way: Please send me one of your free treatment tor YORK ft YORK CHINESE MEDICINE . CO, """"I W. Mala St. Walla Walla, Wb. Just a Few of Our Bargains: 120 acres in the valley, 7 miles from La Grande, for only $5,000.00. Just one year's work on this property will double it in value. It is for salet or trade. : 40 acres, fair buildings, 30 acres cleared, 5 acres orchard, water for irrigation, 3 miles from town, 1 miles to school. This property can be handled for less than $60.00 an acre. A small amount of cash, can take city property for balance. We Handle Property Everywhere and have some? Splendid TradeSe We have a hotel to trade for city property. Rent of it pays lOper cent. Fine acre tract, good erchard, nice new house, near Palmer millcheap and on easy terms. . ... Nice little home at 704 Main St. Belongs to a non-retsident and will be sold at a very low price. vy; ; ; ; , . 5 room modem house on Sixl street, furnished cr unfurnished. The lot alone is worth the price of the property. Modern six room house at Sixth and N. Very low price and best of term.s ; Small cottage on N Street, splendid loc ation. - Can sell on installments. Fine modern home on $ street, close in; small payment will handle it. Small property on Ninth street, belongs to non-resident and he is very anxious to sell it. Pnce very low and will take monthly payments. We have some fine homes and vacant lots in every part of the city. , Business properties that are paying good interest and increasing in value: also money-making business propositions. We can save you money; come in and see us. SECURITY Tn JP- tditct nn LA GRANDE NATIONAL BANK BUILDING X ESM TAFFIES OUR TR AreExcellent. We Carry Vanilla