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LA G1UXDE EVENING OBSEliVER
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1914.
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TTHP ORPRVPR I tions locatin an auditorium and
-UJl-(l. V wondering when business will pick up
UKUCE DENNIS, Editor and Owner.
Entered in the Pot Office at La
Grande, Oregon, as second claaa
matter. , . ,'
Advertising rates on application. All
copy for display advertising must
reach the office the day bafore the
ad appears.
Portland seems to have settled down
to that happy state of "let tilings
take their course." . 1 '
COMMISSION FORM
GOOD. ,
MAKING
Address all communications to
THE OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth Street,
Although the Commission form of
city government has been in oper
ation only a short time, there is no
longer doubt as to its merit. Mr.
Wood, Mr. Gardner and Mr. Russell
are the ones who are losers in or
act that the entire city may benefit,
but it is so in any pttblic work, and
La Grando .happens to be fortunate
j in having obtained such men for the
Weekly Ovaerver, per year in
advance
SENDING TROOPS TO MEXICO.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
Daily, aingle copy , . .Be
Dally, per week 15c
Daily, per month .65c
Daily, rix mentba in advance. . . .I&50
Daily, per year in advance $7.W ' personnel of our first commission.
jaiiy, oy mail per year, in aa- The clty ig graduany getting in
1'w I better shape in every way. There
U more efficiency in everv deoart-
m ment; there is saving accomplished
in business that 'heretofore was not
attempted; there is a calm, sane
manner of transacting the citv affairs
The letter of President Wood to the OQi tu. nr u,nmBn
governor regarding sending troops tojwho has had experience in life. .
Mexico from Eastern Oregon appears We have bee.i free from sky
elsewhere in this issue. Governor j rocket methods; we have been free
West sent letters to all cities asking from muckraking; 'we have bad the
for men and urging organization of guiding hand of these three well
troops. j seasoned men who have carefully
Ordinarily, one would say fine viewed every troi.caction and brought
things about the governor for so do- al out organization that works with
ing. But there is a phase of great less lost motion,
importance to this part of the state 1 The differences between Ex-City
that is brought out in Mr. Woods' Treasurer Logan and the city involv
letter. ' That phase is the recognition ing more than $15,000 have been set
that Eastern Oregon is to obtain. i tied in such a way that the city is
What would be the use of sending
our stalwart young men to the Wil
lamette valley for enlistment in a
Portland unit of volunters, when we
can raise a battalion in the country,
east of , the Cascades each man of
whom1 will show just the excellent
kind of metal needed should there be
continued active service needed 7
In war there is more or less honor
to be bestowed. In fact, aside from
protecting the hearthstone which' is
always the first thought of an Amer
ican next comes the honors a
protected in every way and at the
same time a square deal has been
given to all concerned. Nothing but
siine methods can accomplish the re
sults attained by this commission in
the few short months they have been
in office. (
Doubtless, at times, each of the
commissioners feels the weight of
this work heavily but thus far no one
has heard a mumur from any mem
ber. They meet, outline their poli
cies and see that' men "who are paid
to carry out instructions do not
country or & section of a country is flinch or procrastinate. It is a big
to receive from the valor and brav- business, this city business. It re
ery of their men who are in service, quires men who have been in touch
It is sheer folly for the governor with affairs, and we succeeded in
tc anticipate his ability to mingle ' net .-..rig three men of thit kind.
Eastern Oregon with Western Ore-1 Abiding confidence is felt in tie
gon in this instance, especially when . commission and we belies at any
this section of , the state is amply time when a proclamation is Usued
able and willing to enlist sufficient by these three men from the city hall
numbers of real men who have the r'.garding a question wherein the
metal in them. oroide at large atz vitally int-srestod,
We heartily believe in President j Micro will be no :1,.ubt .as y: the wis
Woods' position. It is clearly stated, diim of the men who took L:i Grande
and if the governor is prompted by when she was n? vent and by enve
purely patriotic motives he can take ful business methods have showed a
no offense. But should he have hid- marked improvement in a brief period
den his inate desire to advertise him- of time,
self, as apparently has been his - -
record In state events, then the let- Just now the tolls don't attract
ter will probably not be cherished by much attention. Perhaps President
His Excellency.
i Wilson is more of a politician than
I a lot of people have given him credit
This year it is up to you to state for being.
under oath what you are worth. The
assessor merely calls and informs
you he is ready to record figures,
Summer, lovely summer, is with us
-until another snow storm whips
calling attention to the fact that every around Mt. Emily.
man is supposed to bo honest. '
I The Elks entertained Union nnd
recall peti- Union entertained the Elks. It wouUI
With her meter war.
La Grande National Bank
Organized in 1887.
DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY OK UNITED STATES GOVERN
MENT. UNITED STATES POSTAL SAVINGS DEPOSITORY.
Ca pilnl $100.000.00
Surplus $110,000.00
Total Resources $1,000,000.00
For twenty years, in all kinds of financial weather, we have
successfully catered to the monetary wants of the people of La
Grande and the Grand Ronde Valley.
We respectfully solicit your business.
La Grande National Bank
la Grande, Oregon
be hard to abolish the treating sys
tern in Eastern" Oregon.
-
, Wool is selling at 18 3-4 cents with
i.mf wi.a4 1 j l i il.
'v u.. ff.usv numu jrove utcn me
price if. the Democrats had not .doc
tored that tariff schedule? ' ; .' '.
' s .u-T-r .f?W
Cove will 'still have plenty ofther
ries.v."It takes more than a few cold
nights to obliterate that asset of he
Grande Ronde valley. 2 , ;
Church People Deny Rumors.
.. La Grande, May 1. (To IfteTJEdi-tor)-r-Members
of the M. E, church
South wish to correct erroneous im
pressions about the Nazarene re
vival meetings now being' conducted
at V.. .and North Fir. :Thej,M. E.
Church South has no Dart hi' and is
not supporting or connected with the
Nazarene meetings. ' V
A South Methodist.
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ADDITIONAL LOCALS. S
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FASHIONABLE FOOTWEAR
For Every Occasion T
THE EXCLUSIVE SHOE STORE OF
LARGER CITIES CAN BOAST OF NO MORE
ALLURING STYLE THAN WE ARE SHOW
ING IN OUR OWN EXCLUSIVE SHOE DE
PARTMENT, f
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Hot, red hot chicken dinner at M.
E. church tonight
At the Rex Masquerade ball, Tues
day, May 5. Adv. 4-28-tf.
Utz & Dunn Footwear.
"For Women and Misses' "
Prices from $2.50 to $6.00
Ponto ac Wear Well '
4 4 Shoes for Children."
$1.50 to $2.75.
J. E. Tilt Shoes
"For Particular Men."
$4.00 to $6.00.
"For Women and Misses' "
Price from $3.00 to $5.00 .,, .
: Pat Cogans.
"Shoe for Boys" : ,
$2.50 to $3.50.
Connoly Dress Shoes.
'The Best $3.50 Shoe for Men."
r
Baseball dance Saturday nieht
Adv. 4-29-4t. :
Hnmo CncAiaA- VnnA Cola !
at the Golden Rule Luncheon Hot
Coffee Hot Postum etc., by L. D. S.
Ladies. Adv. j
Club Taxi again at your service,.
Day Phone, Main 768, Night Phone
Black 1141. 4-23-ltpi
Reward Offered. j
For return of Elk's tooth (uriv
mounted) to D. H. Steward. 4-23-tf.
Why not call
Taxi.. Adv.
O'Connell's. for
. 4-28-3t.
Everybody that hasn't "did it"-
ought to makes you feel fine, braces
you up, you feel like a King, just wha
you need in the Spring a thoro
cleansing purifying tonic-remedy!
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. 35c
Tea or Tablets. Red Cross Drug Store!
-Adv.
Masquerade Ball, Rex Hall Tues
day, May 5. -rAdv. 4-2&'-tf. I
Whooping Cough.
"About a year ago my three boys
had whooping cough and I found
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the
only one that would relieve 'their
coughing and whooping spells. I con
tinued this treatment and was sur
prised to find that it cured the disease
in a very short time," writes Mrs.
Archie Dalrymple, Srooksville, Ohio.
For sale by all dealers. Adv.
CLEAN-UP DAY FILM.
Sherry's Presenting Interesting Pic
ture for Everyone.
The management of Sherry's the
ater is presenting the much tnlked
of "cleanup day film." It is a thou
sand feet of pictures showing how a
cleanup campaign works in every city
how it can be organized and carried
forward to success, and shows some
of the benefits to be derived from a
general cleanup in every municipality.
Incidentally the Sherwin Wiiliams
Paint Co., is behind the proje-t and
furnishes the picture in order to
stimulate civic pride.
Many decidedly new styles and leathers to select from.
IN OUR WOMEN'S SHOE DEPARTMENT NEW COLONIALS in
many leathers and styles with cut steel buckles and fancy heels Tan Sneakers 1
wjlu i-uouer neei ana uexioie sole tsaby Uoll SHoes Mary Jane Slippers
Etc. . .
New English lasts and White Sneakers for men. , - -
Hosiery to Match
all footwear and
dresses.
Shares in La Grande Irrigation Co.
Ditch. 1520 Y Ave. . 5-1-tf.
r Sick Headache,
j Mrs. A. L. Luck ie, East Rochester,
N. X ws a victim of sick headache
4nd despondency, caused by a badly
weakened and debilitated condition of
her stomach, when sue began taking
Chamberlain's Tablets. She says, "I
found them pleasant to take, also mild
and effective. In a few weeks' time
I was restored to my former good
health." For sale by allxdealers.
Adv.
The hadies of the Presbyterian
ehureh wil serve a 50 cent dinner this
evening at the basement of the M. E.
church. Everybody welcome.
CONCLAVE NEAR END.
(Continued from Page 1.)
FOR RENT House,
Phone Black 3RS.
Third and N.
5-1 -fit.
Needham, Portland.
The Class of Worship, Frank A.
noble, Irragon, and Walter A Brodie,
Sumpter. .
The .Class, Through the Week, Mr.
I. W. Williamson.
Problems solved, Mr. Alexander.
"C" Teaching Training, Rev. H. N.
Smith, presiding.
Its Value and Need, Mr. E. C.
knapp, Spokane.
Setting up ""the Work, Dr. J. D.
Springston, Portland.
"D" Superintendents and Officers,
NOTICE.
My wife, Mrs. R. L. Deal having
left my bed nnd board, I will not
pay any bills of her contracting af
ter this date, April 30, 1014.
4-30-tp. R. L. DEAL.
FOR RENT New 4 room modern
house close in. See E. W. Kammerer
Phone Hlack 152. 5-1-otp.
WANTED Neatly appearing inteli
geiit woman, nS representative for
Nu Hone Corsets in La Grande and
vicinity. This is a pleasant remune
rative business. If you will work. Ad
dress at once, by letter, giving street
address. NU HONE. Care Observer.'
5-1-2-tp.
Removes blackheads, softens rough
skin, clears the blood, brightens the
eye, sweetens the whole system;
greatest beantifier known. Nothing
helps make a pretty face, handsome
smile as Hollister's Rocky Mountain
Tea.', Try it tonight, 35c. Red Cross
Drug; Store. Adv.
FORj
SALE OR ' RENT Water
The best is the cheapest. It is
one thing to buy a home and it
is another to be satisfied with
it after you get it.
Have a house built for you, to
your order; just as you like it,
with strong lines of individuali
ty about it. You take pride in
it your friends admire it. Sat
isfactory! What's the answer?
A happy family.
H. E. ROSKAMP.
1504 Oak St. La Grande, Ore.
'Phone Red 1981.
And remember that it costs no
more.
lllJIMU'"ll.rfl' '
in Christian Church, Rev. R. D. Oster
hout, presiding.
Ways to Win, Rev. E. W. Warring
ton, Pilot Rock. . '
. Problems Solved, Rev. H. N. Smith
and Dr. Springston.
Grading the School, Dr. J. V. Mil
ligan, Portland.
The Workers' Council, Dr. H. L.
Board man, Walla Walla.
The System of Records, I. W. Wil
liamson. Special Days, Mr. E. C. Knapp.
Problems Solved, Mr. Knapp and
Mr. Williamson.
Gen e r a 1 ' session, Convention
Church, Friday, May 1.
Address, "The Teacher's Opportun
ity and Reward," I. W. Williamson.
Address, "Building Up a School,"
Mr. E. C. Knapp.
12:15 Teacher Training Luncheon,
Rev. W. W. McHenry, Toastmaster.
Afternoon Session.
(Convention Church.)
1.30. Song Service, With Mr.
Jones.
Devotional Bible Study, Rev. C A.
Agents for Dr. Scholia
Foot Specialties.
UI..3
Edwards, -, Baker. ; .
Report of. Zurich Convention, Chas.
A. Phipps. "
The Chicago Convention,: Mr; Alex
ander. The Tokyo Convention, Rev. A. M.
Williams or Mr. Phipps. -
Address, "The Spiritual Growth of
the Teens," John L. Alexander.;
Address, "Meeting Youth's De
mands," Mr. E. R. Martin, Portland.
Address, "The Boy Problem," Rev.
I. W.. Williamson, Vancouver, B. C.
Brief Business Session.
Evening Session. . '
(Convention Church, May 1.)
7:30 Final Song Service, with Mr.
Jones.
Prayer. . i.
Report of Committee on Reso
lutions. Address, "The Sunday School and
A Dry Oregon," Rev. F. W. Emerson.
Special Music, Solo by Mr. Jones.
Introductions.
Closing WoHs, Mr. E. C. Knapp,
Rev. I. W. Williamson, Mrs. E. C.
Knapp, Dr. H. L. Boardman, John L.
Alexander.
D.R. FONG MEDICINE CO.
CHINESE ROOT AND HERB REMEDIES
Cures Bodily Diseases With Root and Herb Treatment '
Phone 762 Free Consultation La Grande !
1412 Adams Ave. Ore.
Complete Equipment for Resetting'and
Repairing Rubber Buggy Tires
LA GRANDE IRON WORKS
D. FITZGERALD, Proprietor
Complete Machine Shops and Foundry
MONUMENTS
Latest Designs, Made in La Grande. We haie our own
quarry. Rubble and Dimension Stone always on hand
CO CRETE BLOCKS
E. C.
DAVIS
Cor. Greenwood and S. Ave., La Grande, Ore.