La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, April 18, 1914, Image 8

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Newspaper Page TextV. PAGE EIGHT. . Post-lenteh society records a rapid gait, something near the normal pace of midwinter. True, no particularly big functions' were witnessed other than the informal K. of C. dancing party, but innumerable events were enjoyed in various corners of the city. Card clubs are back in the glare of society calcium, and card clubs and sewing clubs alone take up much at tention afternoons and evenings of each week. S 3 On Easter Sunday last, Miss Belle Edwards, at the home of Mrs. A. E. Ivanhoe entertained the teachers of FOR ALL OCCASIONS! A Treat for Sunday. LOWNEY'S Sweetmeats for Wife. LOWNEY'S A Gift to Her. LOWNEY'S A Dinner Party or Luncheon. LOWNEY'S A Smart Affair of any Kind. LOWNEY'S , ' Put up in Different Size Boxes and Always Fresh. Red Cross Drug Store Uncle Sam's Loan Office Loans Money WATCHES, DIAMONDS GOLD, JEWELRY We ell unredeemed pledges less than wholesale prices. We sell clothing, shoes, suit cases, gents' furnishings at ' very low prices. 1111 Adams Ave., FIey Blag. DON'T PUSH A DULL LAWN MOWER Lowney's Candies It is hard to do, and there is no reason for it when for a small price we grind them like new. We have the machine that is used at the factory where lawn mowers are made. SAVE YOUR MUSCLE HAPPY. -Lcighton Main the high school at Easter breakfast There were three courses to this pretty and novel affair. Decorations end face cards were appropriate to eastertide and were charmingly placed. . The following teachers be sides Miss Edwards and Mrs. Ivanhoe were there; Misses Grace McMillan, Flora Koch, Stella Hunter, Sara Rid- I die, Minnie, Holman, Lenore Buchan nan, Esther Bonner, Jacqueline Noel 'Janet Hershey and Janet Jones. After this pretty affair all of the teachers betook themselves to their respeotice churches for- Easter Sunday Iservices, :-" '". " - t ' ' 4 4 Wednesday next the' ladies of the Catholic parish 'Will give a social dance, card and luncheon in Zuber hall, the proceeds of which will be turned over to the church building fund. No invitations have been sent out and all' are cordially invited to come to this delightful function. ' The price of admission will entitle persons to any and all of the pleas ures which the ladies will supply in abundance. The floor has been put into first class shape and those who delight in this exhilirating pastime will have abundant opportunity to do so. Those who do not can amuse themselves playing cards, for which ample provision will be made. ' . The Happy Hour club members had a delightful "afternoon vesterday at the home of Mrs. E. C. , Happersett. All-day succers, licorice, peanuts, stick candy and chewing gum made up por tions of the refreshments, as a result of a wager between Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Adcock. Mr. Adcock advised his wife not to take the new-born Adcock baby to the afternoon's function "be cause it might cry." The upshot was a wager on the baby's behavior, and to the chagrin of the father, the youngster did nobly and won for its mother and the guests of the after noon all the candy that Mr. Adcock could carry to the ladies later in the day. . S ? S ; Knights of Columbus have made friends through their successful ball of Inst Monday night and will no doubt feel that they have some stand ing in the community for the attend ance was more than ordinary in numbers and the music was of a high grade. All arrangements were thor ough and left nothing to be desired. This being the first of its kind ever staged by the Knights in this city, they naturally feel somewhat elated over their success. 8 8 The program at the Neighborhood club last Tuesday afternoon was most interesting. There are only two more programs this year as the club year ends May 21 with the annual election. ' Statements have been sent all de linquent members calling attention to the dues and the short time left in which to pay them. 1 he officers are desirous of getting the finances of the dub settled by the end of the year and the.books in shape to turn over to the neV officers. Miss Alice Hill who Bias, with other TTnivirsritv of Orntrmu. pn-prls from here been spending thfe Easter vaca tion nt home, informally entertained the Omue girls, Wednesday evening. With two exceptions all the club AND BE 1 Garage- 737 LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVES members who belonged a year ago were in town and able to be present. 8 $ j Helen Curry,' Alice Hill and Gene Good, students of the University of Oregon, who have been spending their Easter vacation at home, leave tonight to resume their studies at the univer sity. The Willarmmette Valley is all right, but the old Grande Ronde looks good to them and they hate to leave, but duty calls and the poor students must hark to the call, even though it ' tears the heart strings to leave. ' , , Mrs. Ella Moon was the recipient of a pleasant surprise party ,a few days ogo whtw Under the leadership of Mrs. G. C. Montgomery, she was surprised by several of her neighbors to celebrate her 'birthday anniversary. Those who attended the pleasant af fair's surprise were: -v. Mesdames Peach, Burnapp, Wilson, Clark, Mont gomery, Holmes, Hasbrook, Carri and Roe. '-.. . ? S - For the first time since Lent com menced the Kaffee Klatch held its weekly party, last evening, at the nome of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Andrews with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Berrv as- sisting. Honors at cards went to Mrs Fred L- Meyers and to Frances Wil- helm. The afternoon division meets Friday with Mrs. Fred L. Meyers as hostess. . . The Tillicums, a. high school organi- zation entertained Blanche Black's di- 1 vision of this friendly society of good natured people at a picnic supper at Riverside Park last night. About 40 i persons including many of the faculty; were present. Other affairs of the j same kind are planned for the re mainder of the school year. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Francis ar-1 rived this noon from Portland where i the matrimonial knot was tied during ' the week. They will soon leave for Sidney, Illinois, where they will make their home in the future. The com munity will lose two estimable young people but their local friends will wish j them a full measure of success and j matrimonial bliss in the Sucker state. Mrs. Oscar Hopper goes to Great Fall. Montann toniirht with her sis-! ter, Mrs. Bert Hallina. who has been here several days. She will remain until July first but will first attend and participate in a recital at Boise Monday night. Mrs. E. B. Fyke and Misses Vera S ADDITIONAL PERSONALS S S 3 S .$ 8 38'$3SSS'$3,'S H. D. Wagnom of Portland, and of single tax fame, is in the city on business matters. Mrs. Maud Childers of Island City, went to Union this morning on busi ness. - Superintendent of City Schools John Girdler is back from Spokane where he attended the Inland Empire Tenchers' association meeting. Miss Loretha Gage and Mrs- b. 1. ; to Hot Lake this noon for the day. They win return tonjgni. Mrs. Rose E. Wilson and Mrs. Mat- j tie Hanson of Union came to the city i to transact business between trains i this' morning. . Mrs. Ernest Moore and daughter, Dorothy returned to their home. in: Union this noon after visiting with relatives and friends in Alicel for a number of days. Mrs. Anna Asche a nurse of Island City went to Baker this noon on No. 6 where she will have charge of a patient for some time, Mrs. Asche is a sister to Professor Bornemann, head of the Island City high school. Mrs. May Kline of Davis, West Va., arrived to visit with her brother, and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Met ers of the Savoy- Hotel. Mrs. Kline may make her home in this city. Her son has been clerk in the Savoy dur ing the winter.- Miss Margaret Dobbin of Union re turned to that-city this noon after a visit with her sister-in-law Mrs. James Dobbin who has been in the local hos pital for some time. She will be well enough to' return home in a day or two. R. Provo who left this city some months ago for Alberta, is back in the city and states that while Edmunton and Calgary and Provo and other Ca nadian cities are good to look at, busi ness is so slow that one could not buv I a job for love or money. Things are i Hopelessly aeao mere ana ne is ginn to get back. Announcement. W. H. Rohnenkamp Co.. wish to an nounce that they have secured the exclusive agency for sale of Haywood trout flics in Union county. Adv. 4-11-15-18. and Thelma Leffel, at the Leffel home on Main Avenue last ening enter tained three divisions of the Progres sive tens of the M. E. Epworth league. Refreshments 'Uiere served and de lightful entertainraentprovided. ' t ' . .' At the Rector" 1602 5th Street, by the Rev. Upton H. Gibbs, Thurs day, April 16th., Louis Phillips was married to Miss Louise Ellis. Both are of Union County. $' Benjamine McMullen and Nora Rey nolds were married April 15th at the Blue Mountain hotel, by Justice A. C. Williams. Both are from La Grande. 3 Mrs. H. C- Grady entertained the Five Hundred club this week, favors for best scores going to Mrs. E. Po lack. .. S 3 The Billikin club resumed "oper ations" Thursday with . Mrs. Lloyd Scriber as hostess after a prolonged vacation due to Lent. Going to the Band Dance? ' Of course you are. There is a pub lic spirited phase to this event as well as a good time for all who attend. Help the boys get on their feet in good shape for the summer concerts. . - .: ' -17-lt, .- ;y 5 XLT.;r;;:-I . , An Opportunity. Now is th6 time1 to buy. WHAT? A home. , A1 new home, positively the greatest offer made iti thd city of La Grande. See Kohl, building con tractor; phone Main 724. 2-28tf. Notice' Sidewalks. Please fix up and repair your wood- en walks. If you have not the time nor the inclination let us know and we wiu lr the walk for you and . ' chare the expense to you. : ' '...' . F. J. LAFKY, 4-13-18-25. General Manager. . gHBiMMaMMaHaMM llffff V 117 n llfril W I Ll.ll W K I V Ci K ,f Only Gateway to Peace River Country. Exit . of Cariboo gold mines. At confluence of the Sal mon, Fraser and Willow Rivers. Northermost town at junction of railroad and navigable river. Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad now running east and west through WILLOW RIVER and British Columbia Legislature just passed bill guaranteeing bonds of Pacific and Great East ern Railway to build from WIL LOW RIVER north to Peace River. Controls traffic on the Fraser for 50 miles north-east PAY ROLL $150,000 PER MONTH Two thousand railroad labor ers, with pay-roll of $150,000 monthly, expected to be outfit ted from WILLOW RIVER this i summer. Large industries al ready secured. Grand Trunk Pacific calls it most important town for 300 miles west of Tete Jaune Cache. On the direct line of the proposed Alaskan, Brit ish Columbia, States railway connection. In the direct centre British Columbia; nearest competing- city east, west and south, 500 miles. One and a quarter miles waterfrontage. Greatest opportunities for busi ness of any interior city in Brit ish Columbia. Watch develop ment this summer. Write for booklet. PACIFIC UNO UNO TOWNSITES CO., LTD. 406 RICHARDS STREET, VAN COUVER, B. C. LIVE AGENTS WANTED. REX HALL "Where You Learn to Dance." Dancing assemblies each Tues day and Saturday night. Instruction in all dapces by appointment. Dancing school every Thurs day, from 8:30 to 10:30. BERT M. SHERWOOD, Proprietor and Instructor. OFICE Rex Hall, Phone Black Plasterer and Contractor Interior and exterior plaster ing. Ornamental work of all kinds. Satisfaction guaranteed Red 1931. 8171 S i l lW.H.Byer Ansco Cameras From $2.00 up We do Developing and Printing What you Have Been Looking For, Meritol White Liniment is a pre paration that gives satisfaction whera a pain klllef and healer is needed. We do not believe you could get a better liniment at any price New lin Drug Co. Exclusive Agency. Drink yQNatural Mineral vl Km iiiuat live in me secona wara.j v 3rd WARD PRIZE. SxVTtJliDAY, APfttL 18, igj MHtUilM.,, AnscoCameras I The' means of education tnd a source of enjoyment for old and young alike. The very moderate price t which these splendid Cam eras are shown, is a delight and a surprise to all. Any individual of average intelligence can operate an Ansco ' i ; HILL'S DRUG STORE 73U l&MtaSH, Start I Automobile For gale. White Steamer, five passenger. 5 H. P., 1909 model. (Best of all the makes). Everything complete withe tra set oi studdea tires. In fine rut ning order. I he proper car for a familiar with steam. For furt particulars address Box 733, Baki Oregon. ' j-18-6t and You'll Know the Joy of Living MAKE A NOTS of the fact that an abstract is an absolute necessity when yor pur. chase real estate. No matter how well posted you might be you don't have a foil history of the parcel, as you do when we make an abstract of it. Ac curacy guaranteed. THE ABSTRACT & TITLE CO. i A Foley Hotel Building ' ' . : . , .. , ATmmiuN---- BOYS AND GIRLS 1st WARD PRIZE. To the boy or girl under 15 years of age, living in the First Ward, in the City of La Grande, who returns to us. the largest number of empty .Upper Crust Flour Sacks by May 1, 1914, we will give $5.00 in cash. (These sacks can be solicited from any part of town, but boy or girl must live in the first ward.) 2nd WARD PRIZE. . To the boy or girl under 15 years of age, living in the Second Ward, in the City of La Grande, who returns to us the largest number of empty Upper Crust Flour Sacks by May 1, 1914, we will give $5.00 in cash. (These sacks can be solicited from any part of town, but boy . To the boy: or girl under 15 years of age, living in the third ward, in the City of La Grande, who re turns to us the largest number of empty Upper Crust Flour Sacks by May 1, 1914, we will give $5.00 in cash. " (These sacks can be solicited from any part of town, but boy or girl must live in the third ward.) 4th WARD PRIZE. To the boy or girl under 15 years of age, living in the fourth ward, in the City of La Grande, who re turns to us the largest number of empty Upper Crust Flour Sack by May 1, 1914, we will give $5.00 in cash (These sacks can be solicited from any part of town, but boy or girl must live in the fourth ward.) CAPITAL PRIZE. To the boy or, trirl livine in ariv one of the above wards who return to us the largest number of empty J Upper Crust Flouir Sacks, we will give an additional prize oi ipiu.uu in cash. (These sacks can a solicited from any part of the city and the boy or girl can live in aiy ward in the city.) ALL GET PAID. We will also give 6 cents) each for any and all empty Upper Crust ftUE et1l?1?d 2 "i y Mav L 1914 oys and girls will be paid for their effot-ts whether or not they are lucky In winning tne prize. t F!o.,r Sfrf aTT?i"Jn"w'd your mamma's friends to buy Upper Crust SltCVr yu- Tni fl0r st your mamma $1.45 Six; iJvwffit of 26 centa p" 8"ck 8he buys LA GRANMj GROCERY COMPANY, Inc. L. Larison, Manager.