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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 13, 1913)
ro.. -r!A- v.t .iot., th relatives and friends of the voune.in connection with the sales is that MV VUUUK VUb'l4IVU out IV v v - , 1 oftm,, Tho tnhl were revenues ue.ivcu oj.... , , ... . . needy consumptives in La Grande. decorated with beautiful, white and : pink carnations, which were after-1 The parkdaIe club met last Wed- wards distributed among the friends 'nesday at the home of Mrs. Howard and relatives. The evening was spent iStilweH. It being a regular business in. music and frames. Those Dresent i session no program was carried out retired at a late hour, and'all declared aside from a reading by Mrs. Orr, of they had a lovely time. The bride .her own composition, which was very . severely this week and nothing out of the routine has been attempted by society folks in generall, except the same "County Fair". The production as given last, night was ' the crowning .sheaf of glory added to the Neighborhood club and those who staged it, and it is no wonder that there was a lull in society for more than 100 people had their hands very much full in preparation for the big home talent show. Many of the card clubs found time to hold session dur ing the week, but aside from these, Kttle occurred of special moment. In compliment to Mrs. F. R. Bridges who has . gone to Los Angeles to winter, Mrs. T. J. Scroggin very handsomely entertained the members of the Bridge' club and a few friends Wednesday. " The decorations at the luncheon table were especially hand tome, Smilaic ' and red carnations prevailed as the chief color combina tion and a center piece was composed f a pond, jn which swam real gold fish, and docks, swans, frogs ar d water-fowl of all sorts gamboled in the waters, From the centerpiece to each plate; ran pretty ribbons making a very striking decorative effect. Three tablet played at cards, honors going to Mrs. R. W. Logan. Special guests aside from the 'Bridge club, which' was the - principal guest list, were: Mil. William Ash, Mrs. C. Linebaugh; Mrs. Grace Molitor and Mrs. J. Van Bureit. . ' . o . . .' Wednesday, December 9, at high noon, Miss Virgie Ross and Frank Burford were married in this city. The bride is the daughter of Frank and groom received many beautiful gifts. much anm-eciated and enjoyed. A delicion luncheon was partaken of during" the afternoon.' Next time the Local alumni and students now at- blub meets with Mrs. Humphrey and tending the O. A. C. but who will be home next Saturday for their Christ mas vacation, are planning on giving a hop Christmas night, following the concert given by the O. A. C. cadet band. The concert will be held at the High school auditorium and the hop at the Elks' hall. The concert will last until after 10 o'clock and the hop will begin at 10 .-30 and last until the wee small hours of the morning. The cadet band , give upwards of 20 hops every year on the college campus. These hops, are called "band inform all" and are held in the college gym on Saturday afternoons. . The splen did floor in the Elks' hall will give opportunity for every one to trip the light fantastic Christmas night. A small admittance fee to cover ex penses will be collected from the gentlemen. ' ., $ $ $ ; j. No sooner is one big undertaking off their hands than members of the neighborhood club attempts another. Now It is a personl sale of Red Cross stamps that the industrious women have undertaken. The stamps have already been put on sale of course; in this city, but. the anti-white plague stickers are to be sold by members Ross of High Valley and the groom of the eNighborhood club beginning the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Burford next week. Booths will be main of Cove. They will make their home tained in the eWst and Golden Rule fca High Valley. A banquet was given stores to begin with and some mem fa honor of the young couple Wed- .ber of the club will be in personal jaetday, December 3, by Mr. and Mrs. charge of the booths each day up to O. B. Burford, of High Valley, which' Christmas. A' very important point the sufrject for the one-minute dis- cusion will be "How to Be Happy Though Married." One of the most delightful skating seasons- for years is now on at Perry. Skaters are numerous, especially dur ing the evenings-. ' Aided by the beau tiful weather and moonlight evenings. the ring of skates and the cracking of the ice can be heard long into the night. A large number of La Grande people as well as the residents . of Perry are enjoying the-fun. Elmer 'Stoddard gave a skating party Mon day night. Coffee and sandwiches, served on the ice, were, the delicacies. Complimentary to Mr. and Mrs, August J. Stange, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wenzel and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Larri- - . ...v.. ADDITIONAL PERSONALS . . . Miss Sara Bock left this morning: on No. 6 foi Boise where she will put on the "County Fair." ; Miss Bock was delighted with the treat ment received at- the hands of the Neighborhood club and the citizens of La Grande generally. ; .. George Scibird came to La Grande from Union puffing this morning. Although he hates to admit it, he missed the Union Central flyer, but hired a rig and drove pell mell to the junction where he got a slow train to La Grande. Henry Hill, C. R. Hibbjrd and J. R. Oliver returned from Portland last night, where they attended the Conway case. ... Miss BoIIman, steno grapher for Mr. Oliver, likewise re turned. J. F. Phy .will return this evening. LAST SHOW EXCELS. Big Audience Sees Last Production of "County Fair" Last Night. With, new harpoons to hurl at local celebrities, new stutots interspersed and an even . better presentation of the main songs and special numbers, the patridpanta in "The County Fair last evening entertained a packed house at the auditorium. The plays and players carried out their parts with a little-more precision than the night before and the whole affair was great, big success, deserving of tribute to every participant, the ladies who did the overheads work and the H director, Miss Bock. More than 100 took part. . , Mrs. T .W. King carried the part of Aunt Mary during the two per son, in - f0rmMeM in the place of Mrs. Ivan- IngattheStengehometoa numberof hoe physically unable to friends. The event was the last of do the part on account of her recent many pleasant affairs given in honor Migs Coolid daughter of of the family which during the past week has gone to Wisconsin to live indefinitely. Q, fc Mrs. Harley Smith of. the Happy fHour club, entertained members of that club at the home of Mrs. Press i Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Coolidge, sang special numbers both evenings, which were deserving of praise. The fair is over and all who took part in . it and all whp went, are happy because the fair was arranged. Lewis last week. It was erroneously I F0R gLE One Jersey cow and reported last week that Mrs. Press Lewis had entertained the club. Members may look forward to an in teresting .dissertation . on Jelly Making" at the home ef Mrs. Charles Gore next Friday.. . ' .'The South La Grande Neighborhood i heifer; inquire A. J. Feik, Phone Farmers 218. 12-13-4tp, The Always-Ready Nearly every man carries a fountain pen', nowadays. They are far more satisfaction than a pencil. A fountain pen only has to be filled occasionally and is always ready for use. If you haven't on$ come in and see our new line of Waterman & Parker Fountain Pens ': You can depend upon this celebrated make. Pens are nonleakable and they have Bpeciail features that make them superior to all other makes. . ' . ; :.- ' ' . ' ; :. Even if you are supplied, you may want io . present one to some friend this. Christmas. Red Cross Drug Store. TRUTH TRIUMPHS. La Grande Citizens Testify for the 1 ' Public Benefit. A truthful statement of a La own I . . . ... . . T T T- II. 1 I ,tlub met witn Mrs. i. . raum . 6m von m Wg .Friday. Light luncheon was servea ghou,d conWnce tfae most skep. and the members had a delightful , about the merito of Doan.8 'afternoon. The next meeting will be i Rldney p.,l8 . if you. suffer from held Friday with Mrs. Horace Knapp jba,kac)M)( nervousness, sleeplessness, as the hostess, -, . ! urinary disorders, r' ny form of " ' " ' , ' f t, u- t , kidney illsuse a tested kidney medl The La Grande Band was host for ' ? ' " the second time this year, on Thursday Christmas Suggestions! Our stock of useful and pleasing Xmas .Gifts is , now on display at prices that surprise even; those. who know our record for selling quality goods at low prices. Ansco Camera , Shaving Sets Fountain Pens Gillett Safety Kazors Toilet Sets' Manicure Sets , ; , Military Brushes Smoking Sets Hill's Drug Store The SrtaJtJL Store - Get It at Hill's Drug Store, It's better. A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR ALL Saturday, December .20,, the.- Ob server will send to every home in La Grande a neat, valuable and desirable Christmas gift in the form of the an- nual Christmas number. . First and foremost the edition is to cover the field reviewing the industrial growth during 1913, touching upon all subjects of interst to the citizen, and further more will pictorially tell the story of new buildings in this city during the past 12 months. Handsome cover pages will illuminate the edition.' The wonderful expenditure in dollars and cents by the O.-W. In and out of La Grande this year will be graphic ally told, but that is not all; every principal industry of the city and valley will be touched upon go that La Grande people will be justly proud in folding the edition and sending it on to eastern friends in place of a de scriptive letter. It will, indeed, be an edition worthy the name. ' A La Grande citizen tells of Doan's Kidney Pills. ' . Could you demand" more convinc ing proof of merit?. E. L. Bussey, prop, cab . service, 1521 Madison ave., La Grande, Ore., says: "I had attacks of kidney trouble a,nd they were. always worse when I caught cold. I had dull pains in my Itnnb nnA mt. lriflnovB rnf. KflHllT fiUt for the evening at cards went to Mrs. jof order About y(jar8 ag0 I began using Doan's Kidney Pills, and they helped m. I have sine rc- evening when a fair-sized audience, despite counter attractions, attended the concert and dance.. The music was excellent and the time had by all was good. . . The Sans Souci club was delight fully entertained tins week by Mr. and Mrs. Colon R. Eberhard. Honors ! and to Dr. I. W. , Morgan's 10c and 25c Store Hundreds of pieces of beautiful Imported Bavar ian, Austrian and German China, at 10 to 25cents Morgan's 10 & 25c Store John Thiesen Loughln, C ,Mr. and Mrs. Herman Seigrist en tertained the members of the Pinochle club. and a few other friends Tuesday evening. Favors for the evening at card so.ores went to Lloyd Scriber. S $ The Eastern Star Social club will be entertained this week at the home oT Mrs. H. C. Grady on Tuesday after noon. Mrs. Grady will be assisted by Mrs. C. M. Humphries. . 8 Mrs. H. C. Grady was hostess this week to the Bridge club's regular meeting. Honors went to Mrs. Thomas; . The afternoon division of the Kaffee Klatch was entertained by 'Mrs. Grace Molitor yesterday afternoon. iied on them. Whenever my oack has bothered me, it has taken Doan's Kidney Pills only a short time to fix me up all right. I never used a better kidney medicine." Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills the same that Mr. Bussey had. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. If any building erected in La Grando this year by an out-of-town contractor, got the hump on it that the Bohnenkamp building has, don't pat ronize home folks. G. H. Rush, Contractor and Builder Bazaar Next Week. I The Christmas bazaar given by the Episcopal guild will be held the 16th .- 1 ...I TO A ! 1 1 anu Kin. rnncy articles auiea, musical programs and the like will be given. Just received at Bohnenkamp's, a large assortment of late Columbia double disc records. 12-13-tf. Notice., Read the new time table and rates effective now: Joe Jones express leaves the La Grande Flour Mill daily except Sunday, from the mill to all grocery stores at 8:30 A. M.; rates, "Sea Foam" Flour, '$1.20 per bag and it's good;' rates on "Royal Pa" $1.30 per bag and it's still better; rates on "Blue Stem,' $1.40 per bag and can't be any better; ex. 'cursfon rates on this flour in 1 bbl lots is 20c less; Jones freight leaves the mill Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; no stops between stations, this train, No. 4 is an exclusiite flour traip only, so look out (Tor Jones as he pays the freight. Divi sion point and supt office. La Grande Milling Co., Building, First Floor. Washington, Dec. 13. American Mexican relations will be discussed and quickly settled; the currency 'problem wiU be disposed of; President Wilson and members of his cabinet are scheduled to be unmercifully panned, and loudly lauded, in turn, and in fact all great questions of the day will be finally and definitely settled tonight at the Gridiron Club banqaet ' ' Notice E. F. Buck has changed his stand from Haisten's store to Kemp's and can he reached by calling Red 101. Also orders for 16-inch dry cord wood. Piano moving with a guarantee that pianos will be moved right Honest service in all kinds of hauling and transfer. Home phone Red 3662. 11-22-edo-lm rfOnfy it MOKE DAYS! Until Christmas And everywhere Christmas Shoppers are taking advantage of our . Christ mas policy of ; Useful Giving Never was a more practical display of Christmas goods made in La Grande. At every turn upon every hand you find in our store gifts that are not only beautiful but practical and useful as well. Don't Delay Your gift selections until these lines are picked over. Do It Now! ij ( j 4
