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THE Gentleman's watch
must combine reliability
with beauty. Discriminating men
the world over carry
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COLONIAL SERIES.
One half Off on all our Hand Painted China.
We Will Save You MONEY.
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Walthams of the Colonial Series re-
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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
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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
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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
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Beef
eese
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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.