La Grande evening observer., November 13, 1913, Image 8

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LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER,
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1913.
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THE PEOPLE'S STOSI
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We were the originators of the Friday Bargain Sale in La Grande. We
were the originator of the low prie.es in La Grande. The people know it and
appreeia te it. We are glad of it. Nothing gives us more pleasure than to be
1 able to give our friends and patrons a Great Big Bargain.
1 Note the Following for Our Tenth Friday Surprise Sale:
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V OUR LARGE TOY ROOM
25x80 feet devoted exclusive to Toys and Holiday Goods and filled to overflow
ing is certainly a veritable Toyland this year. All the latest novelties in Toy
dum as well as the old standbys are there in great profusion and await your in
spection. Bring the little ones when you come down and let them see what Santa
has foi; the good little boys and girls of La Grande.
ONLY SIX WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS PATRONS ARE ADVISED TO
SHOP EARLY AND AVOID THE BROKEN STOCKS
THE PARCEL POST
makes it passible for our out of town pat rons to take advantage of pur unequaled
money saving opportunities.
Mail Orders Given Prompt Attention .
Order by mail at these Special Prices. We pay pai'cel post transportation
on orders of $1.00 or more. .
OPENING DISPLAY AND SALE OF XMAS FUR COATS AND FURS
SEE WINDOW
.The largest assortment of Furs ever brought to La Grande.
We easily save every Fur Coat and Fur buyer 20 per cent, from the usual
price, having marked this line at special low prices for one week only. You can
now choose these high grade, dependable Furs at the beginning of the season
at decided reductions. We have a magnificent collection of all fashionable skins
Mink, Otter, Beaver, Alaska Red Fox, Blue Wolf, Civit Cat, Seal, Tiger Cat,
O 'possum, Jap Mink and Sable Squirrel made un in season's smartest styles in
Coats, Muffs, Scarfs, Sets, etc. Priced from $1.00 to .....$2.00
Our lOth Friday Surprise vSale
50c LADIES' HOSIERY SPECIAL 23c
Ladies' Hand-Embroidered Real Lisle Hosiery with double sole. These come
in black, tan, Copenhagen, grey, wine, green and pink. Good vales. Regular 50c
pr. Special for Friday only pr. .. ...... :.. 23c
BIG FRIDAY SURPRISE FOR MEN OVERCOATS SPECIAL $9.75
See Window Display
Heavy Homespuns in seasonable worsteds. These are new and up-to-date styles.
Only a limited amount of these to be sold. Priced for Friday $9.75 Ea.
$1.25 TO $1.35 TABLE DAMASK 98c
Heavy all linen Table Damask, full two yards wide, with border. Assorted
patterns. An unusual quality. Friday specia 1 98c yd.
People's Store
. 65c TO $1.25 SILKS SPECIAL 47c YD.
A good assortment of silks in blues, tans, black and many other colors for waists
and dresses. An unusual saving. Priced for Friday 47c yd.
$1.25 TO $1.35 TABLE NAPKINS SPECIAL 98c DOZEN
Heavy mercerized Table Napkins, 20-inch size, assorted patterns, extra good
wearing quality for every day use. Regular $1.25 to $1.35 per dozen, Friday's
price :.. : ; 98c d'oz,
35c CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR 27c
Heavy fleeced lined Children's Underwear, white, all sizes in vests and pants,
special for Friday only, per garment.... : 27c
BARGAIN BASEMENT SECTION
REGULAR 12 l-2c OUTING FLANNEL SPECIAL 9c Yd.
A big line of Outing Flannels, stripes and checks. Take advantage of this
II low price :. ;. 9c Yd.
MONROE SELLS STORE
Third Street Eestablishmcnt Changes
Hands This Week
W. N. Monroe, fot several years a
grocer on Third street, has sold his
stock and rented his building to Mr.
Mills, who will conduct the store in
the future. Mr. Mills is a recent ar
rival in the city and aims to carry on
a grocery business in South La
Grande. Mr. Monroe is also interest
ed in a hot house in South La Grande
and for the present will give his en
tire attention to that establishment
AUCTION i
SALE!
K M fill
SET FOR SUNDAY
INTERMENT TO TAKE PLACE
FROM L. D. S. TABERNACLE
Long Illness and Death LevesLarge
Large Circle of Bereaved Mourners
25 TO 30 HEAD
YOUNG BROOD MARES
AN B HORSES.
TUE S DAY
Nov. 18!
Remains of Donna Reid Geddes, the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Ged
des, who died yesterday afternoon af
ter an illness of acute nature lasting
for nine and a half weeks, will be
laid to rest Sunday afternoon. The
funeral will be held at the L. D .S.
tabernacle at 2 o'clock'. It is likelv
, that many high officials of the L. D.
a. cnurcn ana relatives from Salt
Lake, Ogden, Iduho points, Seattle,
Baker and other nearby points will
be in attendance, and the funeral is
delayed so that they may reach here
m time for the funeral.
The last illness of Miss Geddes was
particularly distressing. When young
she suffered with a severe attack of
rheumatism and scarlet fever, and it
left her heart weak. She was never
strong from that date on, but almost
ten weeks ago, she was sent to bed,
and has been at death's door Contin
uously from that date until yesterday
afternoon at 3:20 when the life lamp
went out. The bereaved family has
PRINCE OF TONIGHT TO SHOW
. AT ELGIN
Special Train to Be Run From
Grande to Municipal Theater
La
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Bettye Caldwell, the half-breed who
plays a prominent part in "Prince
of Tonight."
in the new theater at Elgin the same
as in any of the larger cities.
The Arcade theatre could amply
handle the "Prince of Tonight" but
that fact was not known until book
ings were complete for this show.
"In all my experience I have never
seen so perfect a theatre in a town
of that size, as Elgin has," said Ad
vance Agent Rolles while here today.
"The theatre seats over 600 and is
up to the minute in every respect."
PIONEER MASON DEAD
Beginning at 10 A. M. at the
Mrs. Fred J. Holmes farm, 5
miles north of La Grande, at
Mt. Emily.
This stock if first-class and
consists . of trim, well bred
marcs, work horses and geldings.
Terms of Sale: Bankable Paper.
Ed.
. FRED J.
Slringham,
HOLMES,
Auctioneer.
Owing to the Steward opera house
closing in this city, some road attrac
tions are forced to pass throueh La
an tno sympathy that a large, warm Grande, but "The Prince of Tonight
triendship circle can bestow.
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wonna eia ueaues was born in
Salt Lake in 1892, and 12 years ago
came to Oregon with her parents. For
two years they lived at Baker, where
Mr. Geddes was connected as manager
with the mercantile department of the
Oregon Lumber company.
While in La Grande, deceased grew
to womanhood, respected and loved by
all who knew her. She leaves to
mourn her untimely death her father
and mother, and Waldo, Irma, Fern,
I Grant, Ileed and Margaret
Your gob printing,
the Observer olfice.
Have it done at
ping at way stations to accomodate all
who desire to sec this excellent at
traction. "The Prince of Tonight" has been
one of the best advertised attractions
ever booked ovor the Short Line, as
the music is equalled by no other
musical comedy.
The company travels in two special
ed and a little rest will restore him
cars and tho production will be staged j to his pristine vigor and strength.
One of the First Masons of Eastern
Oregon Dead at Union
'Thos. H. Foster, for many years a
respected and prosperous citizen of
the Grande Ronde valley, passed away
yesterday at his home in Union at the
age of 80. It is thought death resulted
from heart failure, but that is not
definitely known. Mr. Foster came
to the valley in the 60s and lived in
Union and La Grande ever since. He
was a member of the Methodist chur
and one of the charter members of the
first chapter of Masons instituted in
eastern Oregon. For a number of
years he had been ailing, suffering
principally in the loss of his hearing
and from occasional attacks of heart
trouble. The end came peacefully.
The deceased is survived by his
aged wife and several children, among
whom aro Mrs. May Sims of this city,
Mrs. R. E. Driscoll of Great Falls,
Mont., Harlow Foster, Summerton
Arizona and Frank Foster of Vnion,
Mrs. Sims and children, Helen, Mar-
jcrie, Foster and Lillian, in company
with Mrs. Jack Childs, weot tn Union
this morning to attned the funeral.
Able to Quit Hospital
Mrs. French of South La Grande
is able to be removed from the hos
pital, where she has been a few days
for treatment.
company, one of the well known
Hough, Adams & Howard musical ruc
cesses, is the first of the big road
shows to give Elgin a tryout. They
will play Elgin Wednesday night, Nov.
l!)th, and will run a special train from
La Grande to Elgin and return, stop- LCounty Attorney Able to Be at His
COL. 1VANHOE OUT AGAIN
Office Once More
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fice after a siege in the hospital. Mr.
Ivunhoe has been of an unusually
healthy constitution and the short in
disposition will leave no lasting traces
it is hoped. He is somewhat emnciot-
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LONG JOURNEY ENDS
Mr. and Mrs. George Ball Home From
Trip Through Middle West
During a four months absence from
the city Mr. and Mrs. George Ball
visited the Michigan home-coming
festivities, called on old time friends
as far north as Mackinaw City, went
over to Canada and traveled through
much of the middle west They re
turned to La Grande last night, and
Mr. Ball today promised to detail to
Observer readers the many pleasant
incidents of the long journey.
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