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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 12, 1913)
PAGE EIGHT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1913. THE OBSERVER 8 R U G E D E N N i S of being th nie'.ropolls of Eastern Oregon. j Tour truly, . PROPERTY OWNER. EDITOR AXD OWJtER, Editor Note Other discussions tltorec at th postofflee at La tirandu, laloirg thla Una by "Property Owner Oregon, second elan mutter., 'are stricken out, as being personal SUBSCRIPTION BATE and not signed other than b nom tlj yr week fly, per noath .84 i': A Russian woman challenged ber ;1 husband to a sword duel and killed :' him, but there are those women who V will still maintain that the tongue, is V; mightier than the sword. V ' a The male population ha always be lieved that something like this would ' happen , some day. A Los Angeles i (nan baa - hanged himself with 'a . Christmas neckf e. . The spelling bee has been revived in Chicago, and Judging from some of the business letters received from that center of learning Chicago needs on business matters. It .; .. PWW05ALS.- - - ' ' C. R. Hlbberd returned this morn ing from a Portland business' visit. J. I. Struglll of La Grande will be at Hot Lake for a week or so. ' M. E. Marx, a prominent farmer of Pendleton, wa In the city on bus! ueii. Miss Anna Nelson of La Crarde went to Wallowa today to be the guest of her cousins. ' 8. H. Dalton, proprietor of the Dat ton Cash store, has gone to Portland SPRING STYLES Now HEffi Awaiting your inspection are the very newest approved Styles in Spring and Summer Suits from America's best garment makers. Mrs. Jerry IRusk Is In Salem and .Portland vlsltllng friends and rela tives.- . I. W. Weeks of La Grande went to Baker this morning to be the guest of friends for an Indefinite 'time. . ; Esther Sullivan of La Grande wfnt Congressman demands free to Joseph today to spend a week with What does he call those polit-' C. E. Sullivan. Mlss Sullivan Is 'at tending high school In La Grande.,'- The general superintendent of the New York Central lines passed through La Grande this mornlds on a ,trlp of the western coast. 1 F. A. Whiting. A. M. Oswalcj, L. Denham, L. A. Stoop, all of Elgin, were In the -city last night, guests at the Foley. ., Mrs. Ambrose Wright of thW city went-to Wallowa this forenoon (to be ' A New Jersey heiress married her .1 coachman.- It Is easy for an heiress to get almost any kind of a husband, but good drivers are scarce. One meat. ' ; ical banquets lie attends! SOCIETY BRAND SUITS DESIGNED AND TAILORED ESPECIALLY FOR YOUNG MEN $20.00, $25.00 and $27 50 HIRSH, WICK WIRE & CO.'S SUITS . MAKERS OF THE FINEST OF CLOTHES READY TO WEAR $25.00, $27.50, $30.00 YOU WILL ALWAYS APPRECIATE THE EXCLUSIVE WOOLENS, GRACEFUL DESIGN ING AND FAULT ELS3 WORKMANSHIP WANTS COMMISSION PLAN. La Grande, Feb. 12. Editor of Ob server: Your paper certajnly de serves great credit lor the bold stand It has taken In behalf of the rights "of the property owners of the city. ,' ' Mayor Hall's address to ih coun- dl rlnga true to the core. It Is a - true and just statement of the facts ' as they exist at the present time, and the sooner the commission plan is adopted, the sooner we will be freed . from 'the unwarranted and excessive ! & wei the guest of friends for ten days. C. E. Duffy of the La Grande trie company, went to tjove to rewire and Install new fixtures In t,e bank building at that placf Lewis Rodgers of La Grande start- k or Elec- today i burden of debt now hanging over the ed for Malheur City this mrnlng, j entire city. - where he Intends to sell a homistend The management of the past shows lornted In that vicinity. j t concluselvely that the . counc il has Mrs. Mary Connoly of Flnraf. Ore- ; not the time to attend to the details iron, stopped off Jn La -.Grande to ' and watch theeonstruction of the lsit friends., She left today Mr Pen- II ; city's different affairs, in proof of this assertion , we cite the Reaver creek pipe line. The Peare contro versy. The Second street pipe line. which was laid, once and covered up. then uncovered. The pipe laid and covered the second time certainly made an enormous useless expense on the ctty. The. macadam force on 'West Ad- ami and North Fir streets which . made the poor devils of property . owners dig Sip their iiard earned money to pay for a lot of chuck holes. No more macadam for us, thank you. We want Jtood pavement or none at all. , ., As the mayor suggests, publish a statement of the city's financial con dltlon for the benefit of the people. Try the commission plan and wipe out this wholesale Indebtedness by using the strictest economy, When ' this (s done then we may hope to attain the position we ought to hav. dlcton where she will also visit for a week or len days. Mrs. E,.Jneger of Zllla. Washington passed through La Grande ef route to Wallowar where she will impend a number of wf ks at the homeJ of Mr. and Mrs. Cameron. . ' i . ., Mrs. Cora Hardin of Cove passed thruogh La Grande today on hjer wsv to Elsin where she Intends to tie with her daughter. Mrs. BrAheai for a number of days. J .diet Luttrell. the rteht fielder for the Pippins last year. Is In the city from Poise where he wlnteri J. E; TILT SHOES Manhattan Shirts All the latest lasts and leathers included in the new .Variety is the keynote of this unusual showing of arrival. Featuring the popular English Walker patterns for spring. Perfect fitting and absolute Lasts in both button and lace, ly fast colors. - $4.00 TO $5.50 ."' f $1.50, $1.75 and $2.00. , . -''- spring styles in . ' STETSON $4.00 and $5.00 HATS nORnfSNiff On HATQ invshapes to fit every face and shades to suit every' UURUU1.UU rit A O s fancy. Come in and see them. FEBRUARY .WHITE SALE ALL THIS WEEK THIS SALE EMBRACES ALL THE NEWEST SP RING EMBROIDERIES. WHITE WASH GOODS AND MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SEE THE , WINDOWS R He ntll the arrived will probably remnln here u spring training season opens. ' Cora H.. Newton of Haines In La Gramie this morning to be the Biiif of Mrs. Chaa Murchlion and. Mrs. J. A. Bugg for a week! or ten days. ' J Mr. and Mrs. R. 0. Benneitt a .d daughter Doris Lottie, returnjed this morning from a two months' 'rip to ine 1 est or iimte WEST'S THE QUALITY STORE. SEE THE WINDOWS Giand Folks, North Dakota. Tl.ey have had a very delightful timo .but are glnd to get back home. Mr. and. Mrs. C. A. Lyons of Ne-' braska have been the guests of :Mr. j and Mis. Chandler for a day or so. i They leave today for Denver where! (Hey will visit before rmirnlng to their Nebraska home. :. .UTATEIR BAND GROWS, The La Grande amateur band is making .rapid strides forward to per fection. One of l:s few public appear ances was that of playing for a recent ball game at the V. M. C. A., and next Thursday evening the organization j drilra again to get Into best playing form. There are now over 15 ploces la the organization and play music Time determines whether the policies under which a bank is oi . ' ated ara safe. ' It has grown steadily until it has become one of the s'rong-s'. inl most prosperous financial luMltutlons In the West. ine soundness or us policies is attested by the long list of conseftv- - auve Dusiness men wno transact tnetr nuslness here; also U earned surplus of $130.tk.O0, the work of time and the res ill of conservative management. mis Dana nas laciuiies tor taking rare or more high grade tn(.v- ness and offers Its services to those who appreciate the best Lin banking. Mr. and Mrs. Hohensteln, cooks at Casey s-camp in the negihborhood of that adult Meacnam, left this morning to resume mastering. Baker has a similar or- thelr duties. They have been in La ; ganlzatlon and the local players make Grande laying In supplies and get-'no bones of their intentions to outdo ting ready for the busy season. ' the Baker players. - i B. Wise, the local Ing the assemblies. Heacock's or- given to any one by appointment. An chestra of four pieces will furnish the "entire change will take place under m"8l'- ' ,ne new management and respect will Children' matinee dances will be i be ''emanded as to the rules and regu- given every Saturday afternoon com menclng on Washington's birthdav. Saturday Feb. 22nd. All parents having children from seven years and- utf should give them Prof. Mazanti's bands would be proud of j "c""u"5 ,n ,ne art or graceful danc ing, rnvate dancing lessons will be lations. which will mean a place of amusement that will be a credit to La Grande. ' Danceland academy will be the new name of the place under the new management. This will be the last week of roller skating at the rink. 2-12-lt i La Grande National Bank , La Grande, Oregon Capital, 1100,000.00 Surplus, 11J0.0O0OO Resources. 1,100.000 DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY OF I'MTBD STATES rOTERKX1f UMTED STATES POSTAL SAVINGS DEPOSITORY. )0 tailor, returned ;hls morning froiv an extended tour of Portland and Sound cities where he bought up his spring foods stock for his Ioal tailoring establishment. Ho has been gone a week or more, on this business jaunt. G. O. Uarnhard. chairman of the railroad engineers' grievance io'ii.i..;- 'ngton to l(xk after the interests of the boys at that place. Mr. Barnhard Is a cool headed fellow and the engi neers have a competent man to rep resent them. 7lr. and -Mrs. Shearer, reprci. ntin? ! s New York publishing hcuse. iirp ; 'n the city on business. Tiio:. ro ort : that 'lc weather in New Yoik ..as j 1-een irv mild so far b'lt that the: i prediction! for cold sprl::c; weather, have Veen made by all of Sn- weather I rorrr.-.bters. This may rnc.t i fewer j fruit iu the spring and betto" coii'll 'innj for Grande Ronde arpli grow ?"s If our crop Is good. LOST Ladies' rhinestone back comb Leave same at Gelbel's tsore. 2-12-2 Advertisement for l'mposiK LA GRANDE. OREGON. February 12: 1S13. Sealed proposals will be re ceived at this building until 2 o'clock p. m.. Thursdav. February 20th. 1913. for furnishing fuel. supplies, washing towels, hauling ashes, and sprinkling streets for this building during the fiscal year ending June 30. 1913. or such por tion of the year as may be deemed advisable. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved by the Treasury Department. G. M. R!CHKY. 2-12-2t Cusodian 'I FCR SALR-Pure bred black M'nnr ra and white Leghorn corkerells. Mrs. G. H. Chapman, phone Red 192. ' 2-Mmo Dnncln School to Stay. Prof. Mnrantl will remain in l a ' Garnde and will conduct a frst cNss i dancing academy at the old rol'ev rink hall. The grand opening rtn.e will be given Saturday even!n F ' IS and regular assemblies w!'l be i given every Tuesday and Setnrdav night of each week. New dances will be Introduced free to all t:.nse a Is It Really True That delicate and costly garments are being cleaned PERFECTLY right here in La Grande? That tbe cleaners take full responsibil ity for the garment and guarantee sat isfaction? IT IS TRUE. Let us prove it to you. Cherry's New Laundry, Inc. GEO. GILBERT. MANAGER. nt'erit-1
