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1 ' FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1914. LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER PAGE FIVE t. rA LOCAL BREVITIES. Insure Your Properly. With Geo. H. Currey, Phone Main 744. 108 Elm St. Adv. - 5-2-tf. Attorney H. E, Dixon has moved his office from- rooms 4 and 5 to rooms 20 and 21 in the La Grande National bank building. t FOR KENT Furnished house. Tele- phone Black 3791 or call 2103 First Street ' ', 6-20-tf. f Shores' Taxi Service Sommer Ho i jtel, Main 740. Adv. ; . 2-21-tf .' Highest Cash Prlc-J paid for Second ;Hand Goods. Call Black 641. F. D. JIaisten Furniture Store. - . 4-24-tf. Quick Shoe Repair. R. L. Duigan. .Phone Black 81 1115 Adama Ave. Call O'Connell's Cigar ' Store for John Rogers Taxi Service. Day phone Red . 141, Night phone Black 1621. Good car, careful driver. Country trips a specialty. 4-28-tf. We pay best prices Tor socond hand furniture. Dyal's Furniture store, next to Geddes grocery. Phono black 861. Adv. , 3-2-tf $ PERSONALS THOSE who would like 16 foot, black pine pole wood, leave name and ad dress at this office. 6-l-6t.. "WE. WANT a live hustling salesman for La Grande and Eastern Oregon. We have the goods and want men who can tell. .Cash paid weekly. Pacific Nursery Co., Portland, Ore." 6-28-to-7-28. Two kinds of drugs our kind and the kind you don't want. Newlin Drug Co. The busy corner. Adv. 6-19-tf. Adv. 4-2-tf. .' G. E.. Roach of Baker is stopping at the Savoy hotel E. B. Morelock of Elgin came to the city last night on business. He re turned this morning. , , v Mrs. E. C. Leach left last night for Los Angeles, California to remain in definitely. Mrs. M. Corbett of this city left last night for Fresno; California, where she will visit friends an tar determinate time. V f ' Rltter. ;. The photographer in your town. Adv; ' . . ' 1-1-tf Auto Truck. ' Pntrc-BCP. Movlntr and Freiriik Rpr. vice. Want it done quickly 1 Then F. D. Haisten Fur ' ..' 4-24-tf. .phone Black 641, bniture Store. , f . - ... Bald Barley and Alfalfa hay. for " sale by J. E. Reynolds. Phone 'Farm ers 64. . 5-22-tf. Page Wire for Sale. 1 have received another car of Pairs woven wire for fencing, and will hav h on saie- at my place two and one half miles northeast of La Grande. Fruitdale is the place. Order now while the stock offers a wide choice of sizes. ';.).',.. ' J. A. CHANDLER., fri-mon-thur-2wks-wkly Auto Truck Stage. .' Between Cove and ' La Grande. Twice daily. Leaves Cove 8 a. m. and ' 1 p. m. Leaves La Grande 11 a. m. and 4 p. m. La Grande headquarters; Savoy Hotel. Hauls anything. WEIMER AUTO SERVICE. Your job printing. Have It done at the Observer office. You'll buy at Newlin'a again. New lin Drug Co. The busy corner. Adv 6-19-tf. ; The Ladies' Showroom. ' ; Ladies' Tailoring and Dressmak ing, Ladies' own materials made up. A full, line of ready-to-wear.. BIG REDUCTIONS ON Suits and Coats. 1212 Adams Ave. Next Hill's Drug Store. 1 Phone Black 3261 - 'JONES & RABONE.:: Adv. , V- - Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ' Brummell of Spokane, arrived in the city last night enroute to Joseph, where they will visit with their daughter Mrs. tJm. Ochsner, for several weeks. . . H. H. Houston and party from El gin left last nightfor Denver, where Mr. Heuston will visit with his moth-er-inaw and relatives for an' inde terminate stay. ;". , Mrs. , I. S. Mason returned this morning from Olympic Peninsula, where she has been teaching domestic science. 1 She goes to Elgin to spend the Summer. - '-- ! "vw Mrs. Clifford Stone and baby and sisters Ruby and Francis Cummings of Walla Walla passed through the ! city this morning on their way to En terprise where they will Visit at the home of their father E. G. Cummings for an indefinite stay. ., See P. J. Lilly for all kinds of cement work. Both city and country cemetery work. Phone B. 1662. Adv ' ""' 6-540-6-5. Teachers' Examination. FOLEY TAVI FOLEY . 1AA1-"! H0TFL" "HOTEL The Evening Observer on sale at Newlin Book store and the Club. BUI Broadway, a repair man rep resenting Mitchell Lewis Motor Co., has been in Island City with J. J. Qi' inland & Co., giving attention to ali mitcbell cars in the valley. He will make "regular trips into the val ley looking after Mitchell cars. Notice is hereby ' given that the County Superintendent, of Union County, Oregon, will hold the regular examination of applicants for State Certificates at La Grande, as fol lows: Commencing Wednesday, JuVe 17, 1914, ati 9 o'clock a. m., and continu ing until Saturday, June 20, 1914, at 4 o'clock p. m. Wednesday Forenoon. Writing, U. S. History, Physiology. Wednesday Afternoon. Physical Geography, Reading, MRS. F,' A. DENNING, experienced practical nurse, 1404 Ninth St. s ; 6-2-tf. In making a large purchase you al ways go to a large concern. Consult the Mutual Life Ins. Co. of New York when you buy Life Insurance. Inquire of or write C. E. Ruggles, Dist. Mgr., 1404 4th St. La Grande, Ore. ' 6-3-4t. To All Owners of Dogs. Ordinance No. 724 requires all dors running upon the streets and alleys ! of the city of La Grande, Ore., to .be muzzled. Owing to several cases of rabbies this will be strictly enforced. Farmers and owners generally will ikeep their dogs at home, have them j in leash or muzzle them. AH dogs found running at large on the streets ' or alleys of La Grande on or after jjune 15 will be killed forthwith in (accordance with said ordinance. C. B. ORAI, Chief of Police. , A-.T. Ranson of Union, M..R. Vroo man of Hot Lake, W. R. Southard of Baker, H. E. McCuUough of the same city, Bill Cramer of Wallowa, Thos. H. Parker of North Powder, and M. Scrivner of North Powder were reg istered at the Hotel Foley last night. ' Mrs. Ray Logan went to Pendleton yesterday to meet her sister, Mrs. Bert Sturn of Toppenish, Washing ton, who is coming here with her daughter" to spend the summer ' f or her health. , . , Mr. and Mrs. David Greiner of Wal la Walla, arrived last night to visit with their sons and daughters-in-law Mr. "and Mrs. Frank Greiner and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Creiner. They will likewise visit with their daughters, Mrs. 'C. C- Cates and Mrs. James Woodell. . I Mrs. A. Wagner and her daughter ! Mrs.' Chas. Endicott and her children ! arrived in the city last night to visit for two weeks with their daughter and sister Mrs. Jno Veres. From here they will proceed to Omaha for a visit with relatives. Their home is in Harrisburg, Oregon. p,,"iU' "Sawmill ifi i-S&imt-- itit'm life J JLMI , 1 jp$f& Mrs. J. F. Bater of. Elgin, L. E. Jordan and wife of Enterprise, A. J. Jordan and wife of the same city, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Runnells, and Mr. and Mrs. W. Al Jones .of Joseph, and Mrs. R. E. Woods of Telocasset, were registered at the Sommer hotel last night. - Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Howard of Lit tle Rock, Arkansas, passed through the city this morning on their way to Enterprise, where they expect to make their home in the future. Mrs Howard had never before seen snow in June and was agreeably surprised with the aspect of the Blue Moun tains. . Build a House Which will Sell Readily Aii attractive liouse will command a better price by several hundred dollars than the common kind, and it costs no more. Some very poor houses built of the best lumber. are Good material does not make a good building un less understanding used. A goo,d builders price is very little in excess of the poorest and the satisfac tion of having an attractive, convenient and well constructed house is well worth the difference. H. E. R0SKAMP, Contractor & Builder Father Jno L. Capion of Condon, Oregon, left this morning after a visit with Father Driscoll. He at tended the funeral services of Father Murphy, who died recently of heart disease in Baker. He states that af ter an impressive service in the, Bak er cathedral, Father. Brady of Vale accompanied the body back to Paw tucket R. I., Father Murphy's home city, where interment will take place I CHEEKS Bargain Basement i SPECIALS i .Something that will be sure to interest every, thrifty Housewife. We will show some of the most startling and interesting prices that have ; ,; ever been offered in La Grande. Gilt Edge Shoe Polish, 13c Shinola Shoe Blacking, ......... 1 5c White Crepe Paper Napkins, 100 8c Pint Tin Cups, 2 for. .5c Coppered Wire Coat Hook,.1.... V.. ,1c Polished Hard Wood Tooth Picks, 2 boxes . . .5c ' Pearing Knives, big assortment, ..6e Butcher Knives, . ...15c Water Glasses, first quality, 2'for,.....,.,.5e' Toilet Paper Holders, old copper and nlckle, .". Spring Clothes Pins, 3 doz. for . . . . ... ..... 15e Mennena Talcum ;Powder, per can, , . .". ... ; 19c - Carter's Ink, ... 7; ........... . . ; . . w . .4e Carter's Mucilage, . , . . . .;. . ,4c Four Ro Hand or Vegetable Brush, 2 for ; . ,5c Sure Catch Mouse Traps, 2 for ... . ... .. .. .. 5c Toilet Paper, 2 rolls for .............. 5e Comb and Brush Case with Mirror and Match '- Holder, ..11c Mrs. Patt's Sad Iron Handles, 6c Can Openers 4c Paper Plates Per Do. '. .V 4 11 1-2-in. Tin Wash Basin, 4c 8-in. Knife Sharpner, i.... 6c Fly Killers .v....;.'........... 6c Framed Pictures 15c Toilet Soap, 2 Cakes for, .................. 5c Whist Brooms, 4c 6 Quarts Dairy Pans '. . 8c . Fiber Lunch Boxee, 6c Rubber Tipped Cedar Led Pencil, Doe., 9c . Dover Egg Beater, 8c Flour Sifters, 12c Tin Tea Pots, ............................lOe ' Fancy Colored Glass Dishes, 15c Gents7 Furnishing Department Our entire line of men's summer pants, in lighter ' V-" shades, in-. Fancy s Cashmeres and Worsteds, . values from 3.50 to $5.00 at, $2.98 Men's Engineer and Fireman Hose, Tan' or Black, ' ' v., 18c grade at, pair, ...... . . . . 8e Men's Blue, Grey and Tan Chambry Shirts, at each, 37c Men's Blue Bib Oskosh Overalls, $1.00 grade, at, . ... . . . . .". : . .') 83c Mens Black and Tan Ventilated Sateen Shirts, ' $1.25 grade at, ............... 89e Everybody goes to the Stock Show Stores Closed at 11, A.M. Shoes We are always pleased to have you com pare our prices with other merchandise of the same quality. ' I ' ' '. . v Ladies Vici Kid Lace Shoes, "...X.V... $1.58.: Ladies' Gun Metal Button Shoes.......... $2.28 . Ladies' Kid Button Shoes, . $2.28, . Children's 1 Strap Patent Leather Slippers, . .78c Misses' Strap Velvet Slippers, $1.58 Men's Gun Metal Dress Shoes, ,'. . . .". 1... . . $2.58 Men's Gun Metal, Button or Lace, Good Year ; Weight, $3.45 NOTE OUR SPECIALS. Broken Lot Women's Oxfords, Sold Originally lor $2.50 to $3.50, 68c Broken Lot Men's Oxfords, sold for $3.50 to $4.50 ; now, $1.75 t. $2.25 Summer Dress Fabric-Dry Goods Department Poplin, all good shades, 27-in., ')'.,. 25c Crepe Ratine, 27-in.j i 28c Fancy Swiss Lawn, 27-in., value 40c, 25c Silk Stripe Pique, 27-in., value 45c, .... 32 l-2c Silk Stripe Poplins, 27-in value 40c, 29c Black and White Worsted Check, 36-in, . .32 l-2c ; !. and 50c. ''. JMWool Challies, Light and Dark Shades ..69c" Lif cs' Parasols " At Greatly Reduced Prices, .75, $2.25. 98c, $1.25, $1.49, Fearless Apron Check Ginghams, 5c Galeatea, Plain Stripes and Checks, 15c Roller Towels, each, 29c Indian Ltaen, ....8 l-3c, 10c, 121c 15c, 20c, 25c Linen Torchon Laces, ped yard, . .2 l-2c, 3 l-2c, Topsy Hose, for Children, 2 for 25c, 2 for 35c Good Every day Handkerchiefs, doz., , 20c Good Every day Handkerchiefs, each , . 5c Good Every day Handkerchiefs, each, 10c Ask for our Ladies' Star Hose, ....... .2 for 25c QUALITY THE SAME The Golden Rule Co. PRICES LESS r " CONVICT DIES OF JOY. Leavenworth, Kan., June 5. "Davy" Truax, 82 years old, died of joy at his parole, his friends said at thestate prison here Wednes cUiyf'Davy" had been in prison 25 years, of a life sentence for killing an inmate of the Soldiers' home at Dodge. City, la. Truax believed he would be re leased some day, and had saved $150 that he might not go to a pauper's grave.. Tuesday the old man's faith was confirmed when he was notified that he had been paroled. He sat in the prison office Wed nesday waiting for the car which wouhl take him away.- When the car drew up friends turned to tell the veteran he must leave them. He sat motionless. The doctor said "Davy" had died of heart disease. -VAN DYCK World Famous Cuban Hand Made Cigars. All Shapes and Colors. THE CLUB Phone Main 76 New West Bldg. HORSE SHOW IS ON. (Continued from Page 1.) jy The Season's Favoritr tfj if si Collar r Jt tao. P. tilth.. Milm. Traj. HT. L ' jjiMVimrr'n-rum m mi jjuj 450 visitors It was a fine demon stration of loyalty to a sister town which almost a year ago came to I.a Grande under weather conditions even more disngreeable than today'3 performance of the weather man. . Business men who closed their places of business, professional men who could Bpare the time, men and women and children of all walks of life made up the interesting gather ing that went to the stock show to repay a corteous call, and be enter tained by witnessing a display of horseflesh that no county in the slate can emulate. The band full strength, uniformed and disciplined lent color and 1m- pre3siveness to the crowd and . will help to ' inform the neighbor Union of La (Grande's presence. They aro going to make up what the valley needs, an esprit de corps, as it were and form what the name Union im plies, a united body of boosters. NOODLE GRI LL, 213 FIR STREET : PHONE RED 1241 The Popular Grill of La Grande. Expert Chef American and Chinese Dishes. OPEN AT 6 A. M. TO 1A.M. .Fjrnished Rooms' Up Stairs. Wm. Eng, Mgr. The Human Drama is full of stirring scenes these days". Better keep posted by reading some of the magazines we carry. We have standing orders for all the popular period icals, so that you are sure to find here just the kind; of reading matter you want. Have also added a good stock of the latest novels and the favorite standard works. Come in and become acquainted with this department. , Sure, to find something you will want to read. ' Newlin Book & Stationery Go. . i -