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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 8, 1913)
Mr. and Mrs.WJ M. Monroe's res- ; . Science, in South La Grande, was the scene of a very pretty birthday sur- held the boards until a late hour. Ev- espss asss- r r pnn ei?i th,ert evening: of this weeiL , Friends of the flevinK heartiest wishes that young lady met at the residence of Miss Mary would have many such en ; Mr. and Mrs, F.. H. fchatas, neighbors ' joyable birthdays to her credit. Miss f Mr. Monroe's early in the even-, Mary was the recipient of many beau-1 g wnere everyone masked,, then in tiful remembrances. Those present body, they marched to the home of were: 1 Mr. and Mrs. Monroe, parents the young- lady, ' It nu indeed a gro- of Miss Mary, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Usque looking crowil that filed into. Chatas, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Kinne, Mrs. the parjor setting in a circle around ; Ruckman, Mrs. L. E. McHargue, Miss the room, then turning off the light for es Ruth and Pearl Taylor, Miss Ber ths return of the youjig lady, who had tha Young, Miss Bess Hendrick, Miss . by prearrangement. keen called to a Esabelle Miller. Miss Sarah Monroe, i ' neighbor's home, the i nasqueraders did not have long to wait , The sight that met her gaze held hei spellbound for a ! moment, then as it dawned on her that it was her birthday, she finally said ""well";;' She then was given the task of naming each1 oneV and if correct! "took off the mask.' II was over half an and . Mrs. D. A. McAllister on No tour before the last mask was taken 'vember second, when they gathered at off; two of the pai ty, however, she j the McAllister home to help the cou tailed to, name. , Thi n various games pie celebrate their 46th wedding an.ni- wtv....ww ! ly fYTin Tfi XVAwvn IISFRS ' ' Iy decorte w srt ven h NOTICE TO. WATER USKKS. jngr 8nd a most informal good time ",' Notice; is hereby given that Mon- W88 enj0yed by the guestf), A Bump- day, 10th. day of November, 1913, is tuous dinner' was spread and the com- the last day for pacing water rents, 'p8ny gat down to eatjwith the cou- withoot penalty, if tHe water rents are ie. wno had been mieata of honor 4fl not paid by the nigljt of the 10th tha , mm a mill Via altia tt$ nn f Via 1 1th . OH1 Kama will be shu of on,the 11th, and A ,. .. Ml 1.. L Jl. J ' fi.uu penally wiu do jaaueu. , 11-8 2 t. Water Supt. i i J ' J 1 1 j 1, I J i ! A NEW I SKIN REMEDY. ( . .. 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A delightful and pleasant evening was the one spent by friends of Mr. versary. xne nome was appropriate yta before, again occupying the . . i i .an. a. t . Mil. ' seats at the head of the table. The couple Svero married in 1867 and have lived on their farm here for 46 years but have how decided to take life cbbv in the city. Mr. McAllister came to the Grande Rbnde valley in 1862 and" Mrs. McAllister in 1864. Two of their children were able to attend the anniversary feast. Mrs. Willard Moss and Mr. Reece McAllister. The guests of the evening were: i.Mr. and Mrs. D. A. McAllister, Mr. and Mrs, C. D. Huffman."Mr. and Mrs. Sam Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Masterson, Mr. and Mrs. John Ben- nett, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Crosaen, Mr. E'ldori Gillaspie of Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Skiff, Mr. and Mrs. Reece McAllicter, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Moss. Mrs. E. J. Bartmess, Mrs. Jose phine Spencer, Mrs. M. V. Bartmess, Mrs. Hannah Rogers, Mrs. Kate Har Wson, Mrs. Chas. Tall, Mrs. Para Thornton, Harold Tall, Guy MosSj Les ter' Masterson, Ray Bennette, Miss Sadie Poulson, Miss Muriel Moss. : At a late hour the company dispersed, wishing the couple many more happy anniversaries and years of prosperity. - Wallowa, Nov. 5. The marriage of Miss Jennie M. Coleman and Robert J. Conner took place Wednesday, No vember 6th at 11 a. m., at the home of the bride's parentsMr. and Mrs. Geo. Coleman. The ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace R- McCrae. Only immediate relatives of "S I ! AUCTION ! j ! : 25 TO 30 HEAD YOUNG BROOD MARES AND HORSES. i TUESDAY .Nov. 18! Beginning at 10 A. M. at the Mrs. Fred J. Holmes farm, 5 miles north of La Grande, at Mt. Emily. This ; stock is first-class and consists of trim, well bred ' mares, work hors.es and geld ings. V '.. ' ' n ' ' Terms bf Sale: Bankable Paper. FRED J. HOLMES. Isd. Slringham, Auctioneer. SALE the bride and groom being present. . A bountiful wedding dinner was served, after which the newly weds left for a trip to La Grande,, where they will visit a few days with their friends. ;' . ";, ; v ' ' Mr, and Mrs. Conner will make their future home in Wallowa. They have mainy friends here who wish them much happiness. , - " Thursday evening the La Grande band gave its first dance in the new Rex hall, and a glorious success it was, both' from a financial and good time standpoint. The band gave a splendid concert earlier in the evening which alone was well worth admission. At 9:30, 145 couples swayed onto" the floor and dancing continued from 'then until midnight. As is always the case the band boys proved the best of. hosts and the even ing was "well enjoyed by those attend ing. The floor committee attended to its duties with diligence and no one. was left without a partner for anj dance if desired.." At a late hour the couples wended their way home with the assurance mat the band will in the near futijre provide another evening's dancing for them. Aside from the fact that all had : a good time La Grande is justly proud that her peo ple take such an' interest in the band and are so willing to help along on the expense acocunts ' " The first annual charity ball of the B. P. O. E. La Grande Lodge No: 430, will be held Thanksgiving night, Nov; 27, 1913. This is the first ball of its kind held in La Grande, and is some thing which will enable the. Elks to further their' works of charity. v Able committees have been placed ' at the heads of various departments and the Elks plan to ceTebrate as never beforel but the celebration will be entirely different as to make it one of the most pleasant in the history of the local lodge, . Following are the committees in charge: General committee Dr. G. L.:Biggers, chairman; A. B. Rogers, F. W. Pattisonj W. B. Sargent, C. S. Puhn; Invitation A. B. Rogers, chair man, Harvey Bay, H. E. Coolidge, C. M. Stackland, L. Denham, Fred H. Kiddle, S. D. Crow, C. E. Hackman, W. S. Allison; Refreshments F. W. Pattison, chairman, Fred Dutli, Arth ur Curtis, Oscar Jackson,. H. J. Ritter, T. J. Ormond, W. D. Grandy, T. J. Scrogglns, Frank Jolly, J. A. Rhodes, Nate Zweifel, E. D. Selder, A. T. Hill, C. G. Cumminga. Henry Hill, R. Mc Alister, Herman .Roesch, Fred Bock, John Theison; Decoration C. S. Dunn, Hn vm'B J.JHfJLi?! 1?" a o r i, r".""".' : SUTJ Van Fleet: Music W. B. Sargent. chairman, Harris French, J. G. Snod- I grass, Al. Heisner, Geo. Young, Walter Francis, Ralph Huron, Geo. Birnie, C. P. Ferrin, M. B. Donohue; Floor J. J. Carr, chairman,. Julius Roesch, W. J, Church, J. B. Thorson, Hugh Mc Call, F. D. Gaskill,.J. F. Hutchinson, Dick Jones, E. T. Feebler, Merton Kid dle, Norman Desilet, W. G. Sawyer; Printing Charles Goodnough, C. J. Forsstrom, A. V. Andrews, H. A.' Bod mer, G. E. Good, Harry Fulton, Geo. T. Cochran; Reception, Exalted Ruler and all members. : '' Chapter I of the P. E. 0. met on Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. M. L. Haviland, for the regular meet ing and social hour. After the usual routine .business had been well taken care of the ladies initiated Mrs. G. A. Armstrong, who is the newest mem ber of the local chapter. ",. , : The Happy Hour club met for its regular sesison on Friday afternoon of this week at the home of Mrs. F. E. Shumard. Mrs. Shumard proved a charming hostess to the ladies who en joyed the -afternoon's hours immense ly. A light luncheon was served at the close of the afternoon. ' Thursday evening A. S. Benton and Miss A. Banton were married by Jus tice of the Peace Williams. The for mer is from Idaho and the young lady is from Ladd Cjinyon. They will make their future homo in Idaho. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church met at tho home of Mrs. A. 12. Jones on Third street, on Wednesday afternoon of this week. A good at tendance was reported. ! The ladies considered plans for a church bazaar which will be held in the near future and which will be the principal topic of work from now on. The W. C. T. U. ladies met at the home of Mrs. W. A. Winters on Thurs day of this-week for its regular ses sion. " ..V' ' b The Billiken club met with Mrs. A. W. Nelson Thursday afternoon of this week. Invitations are, out announcing the fifth danclne nartv of tha Younc To dies' Sodality at the Rex auditorium inursday. This is the first of a series of parties to be given by the young ladies, who last winter worn hAetoanoa ,at so many charming affairs. - The committee in charge is: Ethel Reith, .Helen McHugh, Elizabeth Donnelly: j Leona Newlin, Eileen Peare. The pat ronesses are Mrs. F. E. Wllhelm, Mrs. Chester Newlin, Mrs. J. F. O'Connell. . Mrs. W. H. Bohnenkamp entertain ed the Five Hundred club on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. H. C. Gradv won. ttiA honors at cards. ' ' Mrs, Turner Oliver entertained the afternoon session of the Kaffee Klatch at her home on Fourth street Friday afternoon of this week. " . Mrs. J. J. Carr and Mrs. J. T. Van Buren well entertain the evening ses sion of .the Kaffee Klatch next Friday i at me van uuren home on Main ave nue. ' V:i " ;'.v.. ! .'.'? ' .". Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gckeler and son, Kenneth, who for many, years have been respected residents of the valley, departed this morning for Seattle. On leaving Seattle they will return to Portland, where they will meet oth er members of the family and travel to San Diego, Cal., where they may make their future home. They have not definitely decided on San Diego, but will test things before thinking of some other place. ( V' . Last night the Mountain ' Grange gave them a grand reception and fare well party at which more than 100 persons were assembled to bid them Godspeed. " Mr. Gekeler has ' been a resident of the valley since his birth and Mrs.; Gekeler has, been here for some 25 years or more. Mr; Gekeler's relatives came to the valley in '6?., when there were scarcely any white people and none but adventurers and trappers roamed the spacious plain. The community is losing an estimable family. An impromptu affair in the way of a corn popping party was enjoyed by a few friends of Jap H. Stevens at his home on Thursday evening. The mer ry young folks voted "Uncle, Jap" a Bure good hand at popping corn.- All those present were: Master Herbert Hopkins and his sister, Miss Julia; Arthur Theisen and his little guest, Virginia Laughlin; Everett Hesse, Walton Shea, Frankie Thomas, and Master Bernard Theisen.: ;:;:;' The Ladies' Guild of the Episcopal church hold their bazaar in the first week of December at Honan hall. "' ' Hot Lake Springs, Nov.- 8. (Spe cial) The Thursday Evening club gave a delightful musicale this week. The soloists were Mrs. C. W. Murphy, who returned to the lake after a short visit in La Grande, and Dr. Tape, man ager of the springs and the bishop as well as mayor of Hot Lake. The doc tor sings both bass and baritone solos and then sang tenor in a -fuet with Mrs. Murphy. ." Mrs. Murphy has a deep, rich contralto voice which is brim full of melody.. The musicale was followed by a dance. . ,- ' '' Hot Lake Personals. Hot Lake,- Nov. 8. (Special) Mrs. F. H. Parsons, who has been visiting her father the' past two weeks, has re lumed to her home in Boise. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cunningham, also of Boise, same last night to visit Mrs. Moore. Mrs. Cunningham is also a daughter of the Boise banker. William Corruthers, district freight and passenger agent of the O.-W. R. & N., at Tacoma, is a visitor at- Hot Lake Springs. Mr. Corruthers is ac companied by Mrs. Carruthers. - The new cement sidewalk from the station to the sanatorium, has been finished and adds much to the general appearance. - Among the La Grande visitors dur ing the week were: Mrs. Charles W. Gore, Mrs. John E. Hilary, Mrs. Nelle Waller, E. C. HenemyeV, Mrs. Julius and Miss Anna -Roesch, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Andrews. On Tuesday afternon Mrs. Colon R. Eberhard and Mrs. D. Fitzgerald en tertained at the home of the former, the Eastern Star Social club, the mem bership of which is made up of any lady member of the Eastern Star de siring to join. Refreshments were served. ; ' (Additional Socitey on Poge 3.) New Bridge at Palmer Mill. - County Bridge Superintendent J. F. ' J Campbell has about finished the dis-'J mantling of the. steel bridge at the,! Palmer mill, which was tilted : over ( by. the underwash at the north pier I last spring. In the place of the old bridge a new one of 150 foot spAi will be constructed at once and the steel for the same is already on the ground. Men are at work making the excava tions for the two piers which will be set far below the river bed. , It is expected to have the new bridge com pleted in three weeks. The Palmer Lumber Company has built a tempor ary wooden bridge which will be used until the construction work is finished. The steel from the old bridge will be used at some other place where a short er span will be sufficient. ' . Mr. Camp. bell announces that he also received the contract for a steel bridge oveV the Wallowa river near the town of Wallowa. . ' R. B. Knapper, of Joseph, is in the city, visiting at the home of his sis ter, Mrs. Colon R. Eberhard. Mrs. Josie Eberhard, of McMinn- vilie,- who has been at Hot Lake for some time, has returned to La Grande and is visiting at Hhe home of her son, Attorney Colon R. Eberhard. , f ; . WANTED We can use two car loads o first class cabbage at once. Call Eastern Oregon Produce Co., for particulars. v 11-8 It. . , TODAY IS A FACT; TOMORROW A MAY-BE.' AS A' MATTER OF PRINCIPLE YOU SHOULD TEST THE SCHILL ING'S BEST MONEYBACK 'GUAR ANTEE: "IT WILL SUIT YOU BETER THAN ANY OTHER." AND AS A MATER OF PRINCI PLE YOU SHOULDN'T TRIFLE WITH TIME. DO IT NOW. Order today: yo umay forget tomorrow.- . --: I'LL SAVE YOU $15.00 on SUIT or OVERCOAT YOU CAN'T PICK UP $15 EVERY DAY. BUT YOU CAN EVERY TIME YOU GIVE US YOUR ORDER FOR A CUSTOM MADE SUIT OR OVERCOAT. AND ONE ORDER WILL MAKE YOU A STEADY CUSTOMER. $40 VALUE $25 Satisfaction Guaranteed WE GUARANTEE THE MATERIALS AND FINISH PUT TM TO OUR $25 CUSTOM-MADE GARMENTS TO BE RFrm a d $40 VALUE. AND WE GUARANTEE A PERFECT FIT SO WHY SPEND $15 MORE TO GET THE SAME KIND OF TAILORINr? ' OR WHY PAY $25 OR $30 FOR ORDINARY "HAND-ME-DOWNS" WHEN YOU CAN GET STRICTLY CUSTOM-MADE GARMENTS FOR THE SAME PRICE ? BETTER INVESTIGATE OUR PROP OSITION NOW. WHILE IT'S ON YOUR MIND. YOU DoSJ HAVE TO BUY, JUST INVESTIGATE. . "Yes! Bring Barr's Saturday Candy." You can afford to treat your family with a box of Barr's Saturday candy every Satur day, because Barr's ia a , 50c Quality at 33 cents a Pound You get this quality at this price because Barr's is used by us for advertising purposes on- -ly. ' :;-;-;.';- - We simply sell it as a leader without any profit at all, to get you better acquainted with our candy department. That, and the fact also that Barr's is ' made in tremendous quantities and comes to us direct from our own candy kitchen without any middelmen's profit, makes it possible to offer you a 50c val ve for 33c. Barr's Saturday candy. SATURDAY ONLY. 33eAPOUND. Sold only by . li i' ' '8 j Hill'sDrugStore ! . w . - ttm !ftegjlL Star I NOTICE TO WATER USERS. Notice is hereby given that Mon day 10th Jay of November, 1913, is the last day for paying water rents, without penalty, if the water" rents are not paid by the night of the 10th the same will be shu off on the 11th, and $1.00 penalty will be added. ' ; L. M. HOLT, , 11-8 2 t. , . Water Supt. LOST Bar Pin, four Canadian half dimes. Initials E. P. C. N. Call Mian O. 11-8 tf a D The Wardrobe OPEN EVENINGS
