La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, April 21, 1914, Image 8

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Newspaper Page TextLA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER TUESDAY, AprU21,'l9l4. PAGE EIGHT ;rJ. CONCERT ON PASSES 1 FORMER LA GRANDE WOMAN DIES OF CANCER. STREET TONIGHT : Death Comes at Early Hour This Morning in Portland Home. . James, Corbett and other friends were notified by wire this morning that Mrs.' John Gavin of Portland, who has been suffering with cancer of the stomach for several years sue cumbed fa the ravages or this dis ease at her home in Portland. Death came this morning at 3:45. No de tails concerning funeral arrangments came with the message and it is sup posed that she will be laid to rest in Portland., V : Mrs. Gavin is the sister of Tom Loftus of this city. Mr. Loftus was ning by. the fleet with war material. Rumors Show Tenseness. Washington, April 21. Numerous i rumors were current early today to the effect that Admiral Fletcher had ; already taken possession of Vera Cruz, and that he had seized the arma ' and ammunition which are consigned j to Huerta from a German manufac- turer. ' Another rumor which persist ed in going the rounds was to the effect that he had ' been ordered to make the seizure of the ammunition of war. Another had it that the ship carrying this death' dealing consign- Tonight the La Grande band will ment of arms and ammunition, had ..... . tint ni'ivan fiTfirMrilH ' nlsprpmt-fiH tnfl give its monthly (lancing party at - SEVERAL SELECTIONS TO TLAVED ON STREET. BE Band Dance This Evening Promises , to Draw Big Audience. Hundreds of Prudent Stoppers Have Learned to MAKE; MONEY ;;Sii?ii In Buying the Highest Grade Merchandise at the Lowest Prices, -Here Where Sale Prices Exist Every Day--- ' : Rex auditorium to which the public Is invited. Prior to the dance, how ever, a street concert is to be rend ered, consisting of the numbers: 1. March "Pacific Fleet" rumors, Huerta Promises Protection, Mexico City, April 21. Americans following ' are anxiously awaiting news from I Washington regarding action of Con- Lopez gress in response to the President's Washington, April 21. Bryan an nounced that before nightfall he would have given the powers advance notice of the blockade of Vera Cruz. 2. Waltz "In the Land of Dreams" message. Huerta assured the Amer- 3. Intermezzo "Sunbeam" Powell icans that transportation, even if war 4. "Honolula Rag," - Van Olstyne : comes, will be given all, and aid ex- 6. Overture "Idealistic" . - Brooks tended. . Sir Lionel Carden, recently 6. March "Mobilization" - Mutchler Appointed British war minister at Bra J. David Haines, Director, zil, is expected to reach Mcpcico City After the concert dancers will gath- during the day. Diplomats hone to at the bedside, when the end came, ter on the floor of Rex hall and from get Huerta to yield, but there seems as was also Mrs. May Stevens, a then on until midnight dancing will to be little hope for this, daughter and former resident of this be in order. A big outpouring of peo- city. James Gavin, a former engin- pie is expected, eer of this city, in the employ of the " --'- ----' - -O.-W., and Jennie Gavin, a daughter, hypocrites than to spend an eternity and WSIlie, a son, and the husband with a lot of them in hell. The big survive. (' .', : -, I gest hypocrite is the man on the out- The Gavin family lived in La side who says he will not enter the The notification, it 1b stated, will pre Grande for years but about two years church because of the hypocrites on cede the actual blockading by about ago moved to Portland where they the inside. Jesus Christ had a kind twenty.f0ur hours. have made their home since. Father word for every body but the hypo-j Driscoll of the local Catholic church crite. He hated hypocrisy." In clos- EXTENSION PROFESSOR COMING is "in Portland and will probably of-1 ing Mr. Cairns said, "There will be no . ficiate at the funeral services if held hypocrites in heaven. They will all i"jhe Servant in the House" to Be in Portland. j find their eternal abode - in Hell.' Given at High School ' '- ' i Let us get right with God and thus' An Eastern Oregon reading tour is La Grande Hypocrites Described, j avoid spending an ternity with now jn progress by Archibald F. Red A full house greeted the Evangel- them." Several converts came for- ne much-sought professor of ist at the Baptist church last night. . ward again last night. ' public speaking of the University of He spoke on the theme, "La Grande j Tonight Dr. Cairns will take for Oregon, who, when time permits, Hypocrites," and said: "A hypocrite his subject, "Who Has Power to For-'gjveg readings in cities outside of Eu s a counterfeit. . There can be no j give Sins? Jesus Only!" All are gene under direction of the state uni counterfeit unless there is the gen-! cordially invited. The meetings will versity extension division. The reaa- ryi 1 i i .. ,. , i v-i- l .1 l i - ...... units, a lit; cuurcii hub no monopoly . close r nuuy nigiu. on hypocrites. The vast majority are ' ings are free, both to the organiza 1 tion under ausnices of which they are on the outside. It is better to be in i fRQQPS INlVERA CRUZ in any town and to the persons the church for a short time with a few Uncle Sam's Loan Office Loans Money WATCHES, DIAMONDS GOLD, JEWELRY We sell unredeemed pledges less than wholesale prices. We sell clothing, shoes, suit cases, gents' furnishings at very low prices. 1111 Adams Ave., Foley Bldg. (Continued from Page 1.) who come to hear them. On April 23 here in La Grande Professor Reddie will give a reading of "The Servant in the House" which J orders of British Admiral Craddock, js one jf his favorite themes. Miss J the British oil steamer Elzora today '. Janet Hershey, teacher of . English refused to transport ammunition from . jn the local high school will f have l Vera Cruz to Huerta forces at Tarn-' charge of the program that is to be J pico. The vessel had already taken given. The reading will be given at the ammunition aboard, but Craddock the La Grande high school on April i ordered the cargo discharged. The 23 under the auspices of the English I England's friendly relations with the department. The public is cordialij J captain of the ship explained that 'invited. i United States forbade the vessel run-, . j FOR RENT Furnished housekeeping mm ! rooms close in. Inquire 1707, Jef- W. E Byer I Plasterer and Contractor Interior and exterior plaster ing. Ornamental work of all kinds. Satisfaction guaranteed. Red 1931. ' " REX HALL "Where You Learn to Dance." Dancing assemblies each Tues day and Saturday night. Instruction in all dances by appointment. Dancing school every Thurs day, from 8:30 to 10:30. BERT M. SHERWOOD, Proprietor and Instructor. OFICE Rex Hall, Phone Black 3171 ferson or 'Phone Black 1461. ' '4-21-tf. Fishing Tackle that Catches Justifying Hit Expense. Managers who have to pass on ex pense accounts will appreciate David Gibsou's story about a Chicago sales- man who paid $8 excess fare to reach 1 New York on a fast train. j "What time did you arrive in New i York?" asked the employer. J "Nine-forty In the morning." ; "What did you do when you got In?" J i "Went up to the hotel, took a bath nud ate breakfast" J i "What time did you see your man?" i asked the conservator. "About 3 in the afternoon." said the salesman. ! "Yes. but why have you got $Scbnrg i ed up for excess fare on the limited J i when you could Just as well buve taken l ; a regular train?" "Well." snld the salesman. "It looked better to bo on that train." New Vork World. : ;. Fly Hooks, FkJi Poles, Baskets, Fly Books, Spinners, Bait Boxes, Silk and Cotton Lines and Keels of all kinds. Wc will be glad to show them to you, they will sure look good to you. F. L. LILLY Hardware Sash and Doors Good Advice. Don't live beyond your Income, no mutter how small It Is. Don't live up to your Income. Save at least 10 per cent of It every month snd If possible 40 per cent Don't let money lie Idle. It Is tb frnctlons that count Put every bit of surplus In a savlncs bauk quickly, and every time $100 accumulates Invest It Don't pay for show, but for value re ceived. Louisville l'ost Played a Dual Role. "Now," said a uewly mnde hnsimni. "I nm your captain, mid yon must lei me command you thromih life." "Von have a dual capacity." replleii the former widow. "becaime you nr my captain and my nceond mate also " -London Telegraph. Bate Offer. "Your S'-otch friend asked you to tinve a eljrnr. tint I notice he didn't ol fer Hie "lie " "Ml. ynii see He know I don't nuke" l.omlnii Tattler U Im not the Mtreuglli lint the dura ilmi "I limit Ri-ntliiieiits that nmki event ini'ii rrhMlrleli Nlelxsrhe COMPARISON Red Seal Dress Ginghams Quality Dress Ginghams 28-in. Percales, all Colors, . 72x90 Sheets, Extra Good, . Large Cover-all Aprons i . ....10c .8 l-3c .6 l-4c ....39c 49c Foxcraf t 8-4 Bleached Sheeting 17c Foxcraft9-4 Bleached Sheeting ,. ,19c Foxcraft 10-4 Bleached Sheeting . i......21c Swiss Nainsook and Cambric Embroideries ies . .'. . ... , . .... .4c, 6 l-4c, l-3c, 10c yd. No. 6o Berkley Cambric, 36-in. ......12 l-2c Fine Val. Laces and insertions, 3c, 4c yd. All Over Showing Lace 25c yd. House Dress Best Gingham ....... .. .98c $2.75 Messaline Petticoats ............ .$1.98 $1.50 Voile Waists, 20c Patterns ........98c Black Sateen Petticoats .49c Crepe Corset Covers , . .25c Crepe Slip-on Gowns . . . 49c Crepe Drawers , ...49c Ladies' Knit Union Suits, Sizes 4-5-6-7- 8 and 9 ...,25c Childrens' Strap ' Slippers, Sizes 5 to 2 . ... ..... .79c, 98c, $1.15, $1.25, $1.39, $1.49 CONVINCES Ladies' $2.00 Comfort Shoes ....... t.. ).$1.49 $3.00 Ladies' Velvet Pumps . . ... ...... ,$1.98 $3.00 Mary Jane Pumps ........... . ., .$1.98 Buster Brown $3.00 Shoes . .$2.49 $2.00 Pumps, Gunmetal or- Patent ..v.. $1.49 BOYS' SHOES Fairfield and Goodman's "all - Boy" Shoes, ...$1.15, $1.39. $1.49, $1.79 ....$1.89.. $1.98, $2.25 BUSTER BROWN SHOES . . .$1.89, $1.98 .....$2.50, $2.89, $2.98 MEN'S HATS Best Quality, Newest shapes and Colors 98c, $1.49, $1.98, $2.50, $2.98 JOHN B. STETSON HATS, No. 1 Quality $3.45 Oshkosh Overalls, Pair ................. 79c Underhill .Waist Overalls, pair 69c Boston Garters 10c Paris Garters , . . . .19c Leather Faced Canvass Gloves ......... 15c Canvass, brown wrists 5c Engineer and Fireman's Hose ...".'.10c Fire and Police Suspenders 25c ; Colgates Shaving Soaps .4c , Colgates Shaving Stick..! 19c 70 Big npi j t ri We Lead Busy 1 he United More 0tLers Stores . .Mr, V 111 U lyl Follow THE RULING PASSION. Giving Hi Own Life Waa a 6trlotly Business Proposition. In the With- World Magazine Mal colm Siiviiko Trencher tolls the story of a Germ ii ii mountain climber who did j not forget to be economical uveu in the midst of deadly peril. J A. party was crostsiui; u glacier on the j slope of Mont itlauc when one of the ' travelers called to the others to stop I and listen. Stimuie cries cuuie from I the Ice beneath their feet i "Some oue baa fulleu Into a crevasse!" exclaimed one of the party. "His (.Tonus seem lo Indicate that he Is al ready beyond help." "We must do what we can In any case." responded oue of the guides, and he begau u Iouk and perilous descent Into what proved to be the bosom of a concealed crevasse. At the bottom they found the poor gentleman who had fallen. He was. however, quite unhurt sitting comfortably upon a bench of ire. "We've come to save you." snld one of the guide "Von save me?" answered the gen tleman quite tranquilly. "How do you know I waut to be saved?" "Heenuse you culled to us for aid." said one of the bewildered guides. "Perhaps I did," replted the Gorman, "perhaps 1 didn't. You came anyhow. Now. whnt'll you take to rescue me?" And before he would allow the guides to hitch him to the rope and drag hi in to the surface he compelled them to set down In writing the exact amount they would require for the perform ance of their life siivlnit duty. He was a ousiness luiin. wnatever any oue could say auniust him, and. moreow be knew the guides of Switzerland ! J FREAK CHICKEN HATCHED. $j 1 A thoroughbred Barred Ply mouth Rock chicken was born at the Sam Hargett poultry yard in Holdman last Saturday hav ing four well formed legs, says a Pendleton paper. The chicken was just like any ordinary chicken, with the exception that it had on the back end of its back, two legs about one-half the size of those it used, and a flap about one inch square hung down over its tail. It follows the mother hen and doesn't seem to realize that it's a quad ruped. . ... - .- ... , . . ... w ATTENTION BOYS AND GIRLS 1st WARD PRIZE. t 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 . or girl must live in the second ward.) . . 3rd WARD PRIZE. 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 Citv of La Grande, who re turns to us the largest number of empty Upper Crust i fiour 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 girl living in any one of the above wards who returns to us the largest number of empty Upper Crust Flour Sacks, we will give an additional pjrize of $10.00 in cash. . (These sacks can be solicited from any part of The city and the boy or girl can live in any ward in the city.) ALL GET PAID. We will also give 5 cents each for any and all empty Upper Crust Flour Sacks returned to us by May 1, 1914, so that all boys and girls will be paid for their efTorts whether or not they are lucky in winning the prize. " Get your mamma and your mamma's friends to buy Upper Crust ' Flour and save the sack for you. This flour cost your mamma $1.45 per sack and she will get a rebate of 25 cents per sack if she buys quickly. See the Upper Crust Ad. Yours very truly, LA GRANDE GROCERY COMPANY, Inc. G. L. Larison, Manager. I- -b ! .J.