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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1913)
PAGE FOOTS LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER MONDAY, DECEMBER 22. 1913. THE OBSERVER BRUCE DENNIS. Editor and Owner Entered ' in the post-office at ' Grande, Oregon, as second elaee tatter, ' -'jV':; . ' . Senator Dan Malar key says. "Let's run the state by commission." .Ail right, senator, if you will guarantee that men like Oswald West are not I elected as commissioners. ' ' Advertising rate on application. All copy fer display advertising must teach the office the day before the d appears. Address al) communications to . (THE OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth St., 5c 15c 65c SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Daily, single copy Dally, per week . Daily, per month . .'. . .... .'. . . . Dally, per six montha in ad vance ." $3.50 Daily, per year In advance..,.. $7.00 Daily, by mail per year in ad vance $4.00 Weekly Observer, per year in advance IJ.50 Building four-story buildings in La Grande is not such a heavy task any more. , Look how quickly the Bnh nenkamp structure was built. 'it., Portland school board is worrying about the tango entering the schools. Is there not some vaccine that can b eueed as preventative? - .. i The Portland Telegram beseeches everyone, when sending Christmas presents, not to send the governor any more hobby horses. Well said. HARDLY. Looks like it is near the time to organize the Mexican rough riders. Grape juice and diplomacy are about played out. $5$?$$$JJ.5 i ADDITIONAL LOCALS. ..... , Dont' forget that for those unable to do their shopping during the day our store will remain open evenings Christmas Ball, Rex Hall, Christ-' mas night, 12-18-7t, Will the state of Oregon' subscribe to Governor -West's ambition to create jobs for personal friends? Will the state of Oregon subscribe to Governor West's idea of spending j until Christmas Geibel's, $60,000 on roads merely to give idle J. W. W.'s warm beds and food dur ing tha winter season? " , Well, Hardly. But the reople in this slate who work and pay their debts and try to do the square , thing will never ap prove the West methods of handling state money to suit his individual . whirs. , - " We had as well put all power in the governor's hands and be done with it " . ' By what right has the chief exe cutive to assume such arrogant man agement, of the state money? Aw. .. I r. .... ' . t ' : ' ' The Last Two Days Before Christmas George Kemp, dealer in New and second band goods, upholstering and i repairing done. Phone Red 101. 1420 ; Adams ave. ' '. 10-4 tf. I Kewpie Paint. Seta, regular price i 60c; Special Sale price 85c. 1 Golden! Rule Co. The Evening Ooeerver on sale at Newlln's Book Stare. . Seat Sale for O. A. C. Cadet Band i Why should he combthe streets of 8tarta Monday mornlng at Rd Portland'for every I. W. W. and pro vide bed and food for him? If Portland has idle men it is the Cross Drug Store. 12-19-St. j Store, next B-H351. Wo TkAV. Yukttf fault of the men and of the city of hamJ furniture. Portland. Tney wny snouia me great rural sections of 'this state be called upon to house and feed them? - The governor's idea of running a labor bureau was all right. What, ever his "numerous clerks and steno graphers can do to assist mills . and farms in obtaining labor without ex tra cost to the state is a good thing and deserves commendation. But when he steps over .the traces, . as he almost invariably does, and pro poses to feed his I. W. W.. pets, the people have a right to rebel. . And they will. prices for second Dyal's Fnrnltaro to Geddes.' Pl.onc Christmas Ball, Rex Hall, Christ mas night. 12-18-7t. Be sure to see our showing of new MANICURE, TOILET, SEWING AND TRAVELING SETS. Prices from $1.25 to $15.00. This store will be crowded with throngs of happy , shoppers, selecting useful and practical gifts from' our unparalleled Xmas showing. . '' We Can Wait On You Better Than Ever Before Our extensive improvements and remodeling have been made with but one object to give our constant ly increasing trade every modern convenience in shopping. : r : We're Sole Agents for the Famous STEIFF'S IMPORTED TOYS Including the wonderful; character dolls and v. .r( Jon unbreakable toy animals. . Prices from 25c to $7.50. . A new line of the popular CHIEF JOSEPH INDIAN BLANKETS "A better blanket ' for less money.'' Large Blankets Small Blankets ,, $5.00 to $7.50 ; '$1.50' to $2.00 A large assortment' " of the popular ' Alpine Embroidered Handkerchiefs Prices from 20c to 75c Be sure the neckwear you give his is the genuine . JAMES R. KEISER. We are Sole Agents for this famous make 50c to $1.50. BOXED GIFTS FOR MEN Assort ments containing Neckwear, Silk Hosiery, Suspenders, Supporters,, ete. Prices from 35c to $50. Spugs,' Spugs, Spugs Spugish, I eacn day he will devote to mandolin! Kebba, have returned from a trip I The following are registered at the Spugs all are pleased at Geibel's. 'and guitar instructions. Call Black through southern California. Thev Savov hotel: J. W. Ailnn. nivH M,. .stopped at Los Angeles, San Fran. San 481. Adv. g-22 tf. ' Notice E. F. Buck has changed his stand A Japanese gentleman wants a from Haisten's store to Kemp's and position for school boy in a private can be reached by calling Red 101. family, please send the answer to Also orders for 16-inch dry cord wood, phone 73." 12.22-2tp. . Piano moving with a guarantee that ' The Oregonian landed once good nit liarH on; "Common User" Dan Kellaher in the egg case. A lot of people who "cuss" the Oregonian in Portland whenever they choose should begin to waken to a newspaper's power and return thanks that their individual short comings have never been played up in a spirit of revenge. The scramble for appointment of county judge to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Basche in Baker county, began before the deceased had been buried, which is a mighty poor recommendation for those who saw fit to enter the race at that time. So far La Grande has no regret at the selection of Manager Lafky. If things continue the way they have started in the city hall the municipal ity wil have something to be proud of in another year. pianos will be moved right. Honest . service in all kinds of hauling and tranerer. Home pnone itea 3ttz. 11-22-edo-lm Kenzie, of Summerville; C. J. Gasset eweo, San Jose, and most of the of Cove; F. M. Whitman and wife. principal cities along the southern, P. C. Holmes and wife, Flora; A. J. coast. Wisdon,. Elgin; Ed Drummond, Big A. T. Hill went to Union this morn-1 Fddv, Ore.; H. W, Cowan, Walla ing laden with supplies for the farm. Walla; ' A. J. Pyes, Jap Frank Ota, Miss Teressa McMurray of this city Uurkee; R. N. Beach, North Powder. left today to spend the ' Christmas 4 holidays with friends in Union. PERSONALS. $ V ' J $ ? FREE Until Christmas we will engrave initial free on all our ivory c g Kmen of Unioni is in ' goods, such as brushes, mirrors, hait dty visiting with frjends. receivers, soap boxes, etc., , Mrs Browning' has gone to Enter- Silverthorn's Family Drug Store. Ue to d the holidays with 12-22-3t. friends. Mrs. C. E. Norris went to Imbler More Beautiful Picture Books for children, for Christmas, Linen and paper at Silverthorn's Drug Store. , 5t. this morning to resume her duties in the Co-Operative store. Miss E, M. Varner of Joseph, who has been in Salem, is back for the ; this city. holidays. . Mr. and Mrs. Anson of Telocasset, Miss Hazel Young, who is teaching ; left today for that place after shop Mrs. E. H. Shaw and children, Marie and Vera left for that city today, after shipping in La Grande. J. D. Casey, lumberman of Meacham, arrived in the city this morning on business. Mr. and Mrs. R. Wallace of La Grande, left today for Weiser, Idaho, where they will sptnd the holidays with home folks. Mrs. F. S. Bramwell who was taken to the hospital three days ago suffer ing from appendicitis and ,who was operated on for the same, &s re ported to have crossed the danger period in her illness and to be con valescent now. Prompt attention on the part of the surgeons helped to ward off dangerous complications. The following are registered at the Foley: S. E. Brown, Seattle; J. B. Smith, F. G. Bigelow, Portland: L. F. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Comstock of Evans, Lostine; Hattie Allen, Port Telocaset, left today for that place 'land; Mrs. Ray Smith, Mrs. G. Miller after making Christmas purchases in Hrry Turner, Harvey Street, Frank McNulty and wife, Harry Neer, and I said the small boy, while the storeful of customers listened to him. "A lot of pa's relations are visiting at our house, and ma doesn't want 'em toj come again." Newark Star. s O. A. C. Concert Program. March, "The University o f Pens- sylvania" Seitz Overture "Poet and Peasant" Suppe Tuba Solo "Barbarossa," Barnhouse O. W. James Saxaphone Quartette Hayes Beck. Taylor, Baker ahd Holmes "Slip Horn Stuff" Barnes A warm up for Trombones Grand Selection from Rigoletto, Vesdi Tenor Solo, "A Legend of Kashmir," Ross Johnson De Koven Clarinet Duet, " The Song of the Nests," V. Bout Kennedy and McGinnis "Home, Sweet Home, the World Over" Lamp March, "The National Cadets" Brown "Star Spangled Banner." A. W. Johnston, all of Portland: TT. P. Stewart of Union, L. N. Klees of all varieties at Silverthorn's Family tne holidays jjrug oiore. oi. White Ivory Goods, Brushes, Mir rors, Powder Boxes, Soap Boxes, in school at Minanli is honle to sped'ping in La Grande for a couple of Summerville; Margaret Roup. Walla with her parents, Mr. days. and Mrs. Henry Young. Mrs.' K. Jarreen of this city, left Marbel Green is in the city from i today to spend the Christmas holi Wendell, Idaho, where his parents now 'days with her brother in Rexburg, reside, and will SDend a week with Idaho. Prof. David Haines has a few hours f riend3 in La Grande. I Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Allinson are Bowling and Billiards. The Club. Walla. I Little Gir'y Operated on. ' Miss Stella Desilet, aged 12, was' operated upon at the Grande Ronde hospital for appendicitis last Satur- j La Grande National Bank Organized in 1887. DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY OF UNITED STATES OOYERXMIJiT. UJflTED STATES POSTAL SAYINGS DEPOSITOEY. Capital $100.000.00 Surplus $130,000.00 Total Resources $1,000,000.00 For twenty-six years, in all kinds of financial weather, we have successfully catered to the monetary wants of the people of La Grande and the Grande Ronde Valley. We respectfully solicit your business. La Grande National Bank La Grande, Oregon George Hofiich and children stopped off in La Grande to visit day evening. quartered at Villa St. Clara, Twelfth with Mr. and Mrs. Claude Mackey : and Taylor streets, in Portland, for of this city; They left today fot Why Woodrow is Woodrow. j the winter months. ParmR, Idniio, where they will spend When Woodrow Wilson was in col-1 H. P. Stewart of Union, passed the holidays with relatives. lege his classmater called him "Tom." ! through the city this morning ch Margaret Corbett, daughter of Mr. 's full name was Thomas Woodrow I his way to Enterprise where he has and Mrs. James Corbett, came home Wilson. This is the story he tells ' gone on business. , this morning from St. Mary's aca- of how he came to change it to its Dr. Ingram and wife and little son academy and college at Portland, present form Fish Fresh fish every day Fir St. Fish Market. We have our own delivery and deliver any time. N. Maderick 402 N. Fir St. Phone R. 741 Alton of Portland, arrived in La She will remain for the holidays. Grande, en route to Enterprise where Margaret is a senior and is specializ they will make their future home. ing in music. "My mothers's maiden name was Woodrow, and after I left colleee she asked me to use the name Woodrow J. F. Butcher of Ames, Oregon, J. Tray rier of Salt Lake, stopped off more prominently. So I called myself passed tnrougn .La urande on his way in the city on his way from Tacoma. I1- vvoodrow Wlison. to r.lgin where he has accepted a Portland, and other western conkt position. cities to visit his son Jacob, H. W. W. Brooks and wife of Port- Trayner of this city, who is the Ore land, arrived in La Grande en route gon represtnative of the Utah Bene- to Imbler, where they will spend the ficial Insurance company.' He de holidays with relatives. parted to day for his Salt Lake home. Mr. and Mrs. Spaeth of this city ! C. F. Savage, representing the re left last Saturday night .for Parma, pair 'department of, the Underwood Idaho, where they will spend the typewriter company is in the city re holidays with Mr. Spaeth's folks. . pairing machines and other wise rep. J. A. Holman of this city, left resenting the company. He was en Sunday for Denver, where he will jgaged this morning repairing ma spend the holidays with' his parents' chines at the land office. and other relatives. , . Dorothy Myers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Erickson of Huntington, Mrs. Fred Myers of this' city, arrived passed through the county seat today this morning from Portland, where en route to Imbler, where she will she is attending St. Mary's academy spend the day. She will return this and college. She will be here for the evening and depart for Portland for holidays. This is her first vear at the holidays. ( that institution. She is , taking a Mrs. W. J. Hopper and daughter straight academic course. "One day one of my chums said to me: 'Wilson there's only one man who has any right to use his name like that.' "Who is that?' I asked. " 'A damn fool,' he replied. After that I dropped the T." Rank Stuff. "Ma wants two pounds of butter exactly like what you sent us last If it ain't exactly like that she won't take iit," said the small boy. The grocer turned to his numerous customers and remarked blandly: "Some people in my business don't like particular customers, but I do. It's my delight to serve them and iret them what they want, I wil attend to you in a moment, little boy." "Be sure to get the same kind," Berry Bros. urocery Get your Xmas fixings here Wc have a fuHineof Fruits and Vegetables, Phone Main 721 re.:;.
