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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1911)
owned a Thousands of Beautiful Things in the Jewelry Line to Choose From, Waltham" We carry the largest stock of Diamonds in Eastern Ore- T(1 fi n. 1 iv e d:m. MJ n:. II Jill J con. Liamona Kings, car ocrew jiuub, i u mond Jewelry rrom $iu.uu to ?ovu w THE Gentleman's watch must combine reliability with beauty. Discriminating men the world over carry WALTHAM COLONIAL SERIES. One half Off on all our Hand Painted China. We Will Save You MONEY. I JI f 9n.A9i rn1r1 filler! Walthams of the Colonial Series re- IVV II II VI II l II W U U " "riSS Sbccoall Prices SIIKBOHI&T & CCD, Largest Jewelry Store in Eastern Oregon. watchs,W althamor LJgin, $u.oo KrnfflW. , great beauty and will give a lite long Eight day Mantel Clocks, $5.75 service of accurate t'me-keeoino-. We nre headquarters for fine Wot. . tham Watches. All grades at a wida ' price range each grade the best at its price. Move Up, Please You have asked yourself, "Why does the man next to me advance?" You think you work as hard as he, and you do. Yon earn as much, too. Good, so far. But you SPEND MORE1 , There's the difference. Simmer it all down and it becomes a matter of train ing. Training in habits of thrift. Ond large eastern manufacturing , company marks those men for promotion who have shown ability to save money. The savings book with the bank is by far the best evi dence to this end. It tells exactly how the saving ability has been cultivated. The sav er proves his ability to manage his own busi ness. No wonder his employer marks hira for advancement! United States National Bank HIGH SCHOOL AFFAIRS OF INTEREST TO PARENTS ' Students From Grade, to Entertain Debate Tryouts Slated for Next Week Others Note&. - I Buy a Home i . Gdssard JUST RECEIVED. A complete line ot new models In the Gossard corsets. Prices from Mto $8J... . .- - -v MliJH. ROUT. PATTISON, Tbeiie Black 1481. Cornotlore, Savoy Hotel EUROPEAN PLAN The rooms are good and Steam heated only one blockf from depot D. C. Brichoux, Prop. The Leader-We have them The "American Beauty" Electric Iron. LA GRANDE ELEC- Tnio Pi mrl v n mi , For WOOD AND COAL Phone Main 6 Friday the 22nd of December "In the evening" 'Is the date; at the high school auditorium the grade children will present a grand program. As am ateurs they will carry out an enter tainment hard to' be equalled. Those in charge of the event have been re viewing the parts for some time and prophesy that there will be a crowded hall. The proceeds of this entertain ment will go towards , buying some large cabinet phonographs by which the pupils can train the ear for music from the productions of great mas ters. . This system Is being followed In the schools of all the larger cltlos but It has been left to La Grande to Btart it in the towns with me educa tional facilities of which we can boast. Dr. LewtaB of Tacoma,- in a speech before the student body on Friday morning gave a graphic account of the life, habits and growth of the British people together with the at tendant circumstances. He kept the audience in a good humor throughout and left them greatly pleased by the treat. Mr. Allen, a former coach of Seat tle, addressed the student body at as sembly Tuesday morning. His talk was on the subject, "Not Did You Win, but How Did You Win?" In an unique and pleasing way he set forth the en-. Joyment t obe had In competition even by the loser. , Complimentary tickets to hear Eu gene Wood, the first speaker on the socialist lyceum course were distri buted among the high school students Friday. He will speak in the auditor ium at 8 o'clock on the evening of December 18th. The Tllllcums have announced that they will present a program on Friday afternoon of the second week after va cation. This program, which will be announced later, promises to be very Interesting and enjoyable. . A high power objective for studying bacteria, an abbey condenser and a microtome have been added to the equipment of, the botany class this week and more paraphernalia is ex pected soon. The try out debate will be on the subject, "Resolved, that tarlK should be for revenue only." ; It will be held .the last of next week after which the teams will be announced. The manual training class to date have finished thirty work benches, one chest, a cabinet for screws and nails and tool racks. Monday the regular class In wood work started, Comparative testa are the order of the day In the music classes where all nre called -upon for demonstration In sight reading and theory. : - Tuesday evening the chorus class met and orsianlaed to take part In this work will be In by next Tuesday. The football men met Thursday and had their pictures taken. Notice for Sale of Improvement Bonds If Notice Is hereby given'that the city of La Grande, Union county, Oregon, will receive sealed bids for the pur chase of improvement bonds, in the sum of $11,378.97, In denominations or p $500.00, bearing six per cent interest 4 per annum, up to 5 o'clock p. m., p Wednesday, December 13th, 1911; said bids to be filed wtlh the re- g corder of the city of La Grande, and to be accompanied by I certified check for the sum of $550.00. The successful bidder will be required g to pay for said bonds within ten (10) days after notice that said bonds are g ready for delivery. iff La Grande, Oregon, DecemDer om, 1911. C. M. HUMPHREYS, Recorder of the City of La Grande, Oregon. 2-6-6t . FILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DATS Your druggist will refund money If PAZO OINTMENT tails to cure any case of Itchlnsr. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days. 60c I' 1 Treasurer's Call for City Warraita. Notice is hereby given that there are now funds on hand to pay all out standing warrants on general fund of La Grande city up to and including No 9327. Endorsed .-. . Interest on all -warrants om general fund from No. 9021 to No. 93W inls Ive ceases from this date. La Grande, Oregon, Dec. 14, 1911. ROY W. LOGAN, City Treasure. "MILLIONAIRE TRAMP" A1 THE STEWARD TONIGHT. "A Millionaire Tramp" company ar rived m ine city yesterday morning and will occupy the boards at the Steward Opera House this evening. The Star can truthfully eay that this is one of the very best companies on the road this season and those who are so fortunate as to see "A Million aire Tramp" tonight will lhave a rare treat. The story of the play Is a very pretty heart story of rare Interest, holding up the mirror of nature and Teveallng the mysteries of the work ings of crime in some of the big cities. The management of the present com pany has spared neither money nor trouble In putting out the present company to Interpret this great play and. has surrounded the same with scenic effects suitable for the action of the play giving it the naturalness of life. Many pleasing and novel spec ialties will be Introduced daring the All who Intend action of the play. - Five room house on Adams avenue, $1,000.00. Within a very short timol the lot will be worth1 the price asked now. , Two good buys on Washington avenue, $1200 and $1400, small payments down; balance just like paying rent. There are no less than fifty ten ants in this city who should grab these. - OUT OF THE ORDINARY. A fine 16 room house that is now and has for years brought in over $100 peir month in rentals. This property will pay 20 per cent on the investment. Nicely located. Here is an opportunity for the right parties to obtain a permanent income; at the same time enjoy a modern home. This can be Slandled on easy payments. ; $1500 will buy an acre tract just east of the north school, brick, good five room house and barn, 50 bearing trees. Fine soil, just outside oS city limits. Terms can be secured. $2100 will buy 1 1-2 acre tract just outside city limits. Good house, barn, cellar, chicken house and yards. Easy terms. Choice 10 acre tract. Here is an exceptional , value. No better land anywhere. The water problem already solved. In Fruitdale. Come, let us tell you about it and then show it to you. The price is $2100.00. Take a day off and price other lands in this vicinity and you will then ap-, preciate this price. $3750 is all that is required to obtain an excep tionally fine home in Fruitdale. 30 acres. About 25 acres of fine land. The variety of crops and? the quantity produced the past season will ap-1 pdal to the careful buyer. MODERN HOMES If you are in the market for modern homes located in the desirable loca tions in the city call and obtain detail informa tion. ; FARMS. I have several very choice small and large farms on my list; the location, qmlity off soil and everything desirable to make a good! home. If interested call and ascertain particu lars. CITY LOTS. In all portions of the city. doco. DUoCCdJirrey REAL ESTATE 1 I MM JTotice A. F. and A. V. Election. La Grande lodge A. F. and A. M. will hold their annual election, Installa tion and bnauqet Saturday evening. December 16. All members and vis iting brothers are requested to ke ' , " ' - , : s present.. L. M. HOYT, W. M. 12-15-2t II FLM 1 flfc W kV Beef eese iaGraiide9DeCo2H) We have Five Traps to Shoot From; 5, W and 15 Shots; Prizes, 1st, 2d and 3d. Shoot at 10 a. m. sharp 200 Tutkeys, 75 Geese, 16 Quarters Beef "- 'To-bk shot off.
