PA.OE FOUR
LA GRANDE EVENING OJJSEliVEli
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 19l.
TflE ; . OBSERVER
BRUCE DENNIS, Editor and Owner.
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Grande, Oregon, as second clues
matter.
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copy for display advertising must
reach the office the day before the
ad appears.
Suites-. This will not hurt Switzer
land a bit, as she will never have
any use for a navy.
A West Virginia husbund accusas
his wife of extravagance because she
uies molussea in cooking. That man
is never going to become a great phil
anthropist and give away libraries.
Address all communications to
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The president of Mexico has no
money and Isn't having any fun. He
might just as well be an ultimate con -sumer
In the United States. -
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The Chinese are an. honest people.
They pay all their debts on the first
of the ' year. ' But, who in thunder
wants to fee a Chinaman ?
i' AMERICAN GENEROSITY.
(The rich American is oftentimes
pointed to with a great deal of scorn
by his fellow Americans but it can
not be denied that much of the criti
cism is the outgrowth of envy and
there are few of the less fortunate
who would not readily exchange plac
es with him. And the rich American,
Jjowever he may have acquire,! his
-wealth, is at least a generous indi
vidual as the largo gifts of the last
year attest. Known charitable gifts .
in the United States during the year
1913 aggregate he enormous sum of
$80,135,476. ,
This is $2.61 for every second, ev
ery tick of the clock, according to a
compilation made in New York.
At the head of this list is the be
quest of the late New York merchant,
Benjamin Altman, of his collection,
valued at $15,430,000 to the Metro
politan museum of 'New York. John
D. Rockefeller, jr., with his gift of
$10,000,000 to aid in the suppression
of the .white slave traffic, is second.
These are followed in order by Colonel
O- H. Payne, with $4,350,000 to Cor
nell university; Ferris S. Thompson,
with $3,655,000 and Robert P. Dore
mus, with a gift to' Washington and
Lee university of $3,000,000.
These are the greatest charitable
offerings recordedl during the yer.r u:
there were a number of others, rang
ing from one to two million dollar.)
each and innumerable others of small
er size
Of course, this compilation included
only the well known charitable offer
ings. There must have been hund
reds of thousands of others, of small
amounts each totaling a great sum
in the aggregate, which will probably
tring our charity giving to well over
a hundred million dollars. Certainly
there seems an abundance of gener
osity in America
As corn meal now brings a higher
price than wheat flour, it should be
good form to serve johnny cake when
Vou have company to dinner.
A Washington society girl manages
her parents' household for them. It
keeps most society girls busy jusf
mrnaging their parents.
Eggs are being used as currency
in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dear, dear,
will congress have to reform the hen
next? v: '. ' ' . : I . '.i
It is untrue that Vice President
Marshall has paid the Chautauqua
$300 a night for the chance to talk.
ADDITIONAL SOCIETY. 8
j No wonder the cost of living is
high when so many of our reckles-t
and extravagant people are seen read
ing the advertisements of expensive
vacation trips
The Swiss government is studying
the naval methods of the United
The Misses Mildred and Myrtle
Hoyt entertained! two days of this
week in honor of their eleventh birth
day anniversary. On Tuesday after
noon they entertained about 28 young
er folks at the park. A delightful
afternoon was enjoyed at. playing
games and making use of the
swings and slides. Refreshments
were served by the hostess' mother
just before going-home time. On
Friday afternoon at the Hoyt home
on Main street, about 18 guests en
joyed an afternoon of pleasure and
wished the girls many more happy
birthdays.
3 $ 3 ,
This evening at the. home of the
bride at Perry, Miss Agnes Hansen
and George Andrews are to be united
in marriage, Reverend R. E. Close
of the Baptist church of this city of
ficiating. The principals are popu
lar young people of Perry and have
a host of friends there, where the
bride has lived for some time and the
groom is emplpyed. They will mai
their future home in Perry,
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Friday afternoon at the Georgn
Palmer home, Mrs. Palmer and Miss
Margaret Newlin entertained! the af
ternoon session of the Kaffee Klatch.
A number of invited guests were pre
sent making in all five tables play
ing. Mrs. J. J. Carr won the prize.
A two course luncheon was served.
This was the Inst meeting of the club
until fall.
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One of the most popular weddings
of the week occurred Tuesday even
ing June 23, when Ralph L. Sullivan
of Starkcy and! Anna McKay of La
Grnnde were united in marriage at
the home of the bride. Rev. R. E.
Close, pastor of the Baptist church
officiated. ' A large number of friends
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I La Grande National Bank I
Organized in 1887.
DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY OF UNITED STATES GOVERN
MENT. UNITED STATES POSTAL SAVINGS DEPOSITORY.
Capital $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 peopie of La
Grande and the Grand Ronde Valley.
We respectfully solicit your business.
La Grande National Bank
La Grande, Oregon
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&orirtg ftrano (Hhtfbra
There cure None Better
at $15 Upward
That's why the popularity of our men's store has doubled and trebled within
the last few years. There are other clothes at lower prices, but .'.'.'''
None Cheaper in the Long' Run
Hirsch-Wickwire, Benjamin Washington, Society Brand, and Fidelity $15.00
Suits four of the greatest lines of suits in America ready for your inspec
tion, at our store. ; , .' -' -:
Straw Hats
are now in order ;, Our Hats
have the right' of way. Every
one has quality and style and
one here for every purse, $1.25
to $6.50.'
Shoes
Whatever style of shoe you
may want, U is here for you in
"J. E. Tilt" Shoes, and youll 1
find in Tilt's., more style, com
fort and service than . in any
other shoe3 at tha same price,
$4.00, $4.50, and $5.00.
TheNewShnts
Our customers say that wt
have the greatest line of Shirts
in town. Let us show. you. Hero
you'll find both soft and pleat
- ed shirts, detached or attached
collars, some with French cuffs,
percales, madrai, soisettes, and
finest silks at 75c to $5.00.
N. K.
West & Co.
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and relatives witnessed the ceremony.
The happy young couple will make
their, future home at Starkey where
the groom is located as a stockman.
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Miss Ruth Merrill celebrated her
sixth birthdfciy Thursday afternoon,
when she entertained a few of her
ycung friends at her parents' home,
corner Cedar and Main streets. The
children spent the afternoon hours
playing games after which refresh
ments were served. The little hostes3
received many pretty gifts.
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Thursday evening, June 25, the
Cove Cherry Fair boosters gave a
dance at the Muccabee hall in Hhab
city, for the purpose of helping along
the fundi for the new grand stand.
The dance was well attended and ev
erybody had a good time. A tidy
sum was contributed to the fund. :
Mrs. F. H. Tatman was hostess on
Thursday afternoon to the members
of the Cleorian Embroidery club. This
was the last meeting for the summer
as the club will adjourn until 'Sep
tember 2, when Mrs. O. M. Heacock
will entertain.
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Last week at Island! City Mrs. Fred
Kiddle and Miss Grace Perrine en
tertained the Eastern Star social club.
The guests were taken out in cars
ar.dl enjoyed the afternoon immensly.
Mrs. 11. P. Oliver won first honors.
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The ladies of the Altar society of
the Catholic church have issued invi
tations for their second dancing party
to he given at Zuber hall next Tues
day evening, June 30.
Tonight at Zuber hall dancers are
going to enjoy a "Farmers" dance,
which is said to be one of the finest
yet, as it will provide something new
and novel.
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The regular Saturday night dance
will be given at the Rex hall tonight.
A large crowd is expected and the
management is making special efforts
to give them a good time.
The Wednesday Five Hundred club
met at the home of Mrs. F. H. Tat
man this week. Mrs. J. O'Conncll
won first prize and consolation went
to Mrs. Guy Ellis.
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Mrs. W. H. Rohnenknmp entertain
ed the Five Hundred club this week,
first honors at cards going to Mrs.
Jay Van Bi.ren. i
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Mrs. F. J. Lafky, wife of City Man- j
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iim'i J.iiiixy is ncrc irom Jaiem to
spend the summer with her husband.
is only today that it has secured
permanent and adequate quarters..
The camera room is to the left of
the drug store's entrance.
Printing equipment, enlarging ma
chinery, and paraphernalia to develope
and dry films quickly, are provided
iii the facilities. "We are now ready
to handle a great deal more work in
the camera line" said C. D. Putnam
the proprietor last evening in an
nouncing completion of his camera
department. "The facilities are up-to-date,
our Ansco line is alwoys
popular; we have, compentent men to
handle the worK. Our camera busi-
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Under Auspices Episcopal
Diocese of Oregon
FALL TERM OPENS
Sept. 23 rd. 1914.
Grammer School and College Prepa
ratory Courses. School Estate Com
prises 100 Acres of Fertile L?nd.
Complete Gymnasium, Swimming
Pool, Indoor and Outdoor Athletics.
Library, Study Halls, Competent In
struction in all Rranches. Send foj
Rates and Booklet: "Where Boys
Are Trained to Think."
Address
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BISHOP SCOTT SCHOOL
Yamhill. Oregon.
ness has grown to such an extent that
these new quarters are needed."
Corpses Found in Ashes.
Salem, Mass., June 27. Salem is
today a charred ruins, nearly half the
city is a cooling mass of debris. Mili
tiamen are looking for corpses Only
six bodies have been recovered, but a
large number are missing. It '.x
ieared that the lives of some of the
missing are. lost.
Birth Record.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe A.
West of this city on June 27, an eight
pound daughter.
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City water is tapped to the grounds.
This paper was printed to be read.
Invite your friends from afar t
spend a week with you, and then
take them to the park during Chau
tauqua. The L. D. S. ladies are to provide
the food at the restaurant lodge.
That is enough said.
Join the cooking classes.
Grocers, milk men and meat deal
ers, wil ldeliver. their. wares to th
grounds once a day.
The Wardrobe
Phone M 64
Have your work done at .the Best Establishment,
it costs no more than elsewhere.
Fancy Cleaning'
and Pressing'
of Any Kind
Special Club Pressing Rates.
Velvet Collars, Relinings, Alterations and Re
pairing on Ladies' and Gent's Garments.
Work Called for and Delivered.
M'Culloch & Black, Proprietors
1113 Adams Ave. La Grande, Oregon
KODAK DEPARTMENT READY.
When A Man Wants
To Make a Quick Sale
He Puts an Observer Want .Ad To
Work For Him
Hill's Drug Store Has Complete
Equipment to Handle Work.
In a neat little annex to the main
drug store, tastily fitted un with
equipment, and papered andl made
convenient and attractive . in every !
way, the Hill Drug store now has a
complete department for handling
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