TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1915.
PAGE EIGHT
LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
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Headquarters f or
Xmas Stationery
Our line of Xmas stationery mid correspondence
cards is most complete, put up in fancy boxes of
the very best linen paper, at prices to suit all 15c
tO $500, . '
SEE OUR LINE BEFORE YOU BUY.
Putman's Drug Store
Storm
clinations, and not approving of an
alliance with a sea-captain's daugh.
ter, decides to prevent it and orders
his son to the Yokohama office of his
establishment, that he may f-Vet his
romance amid new environment.
Nancy's father, thinking a sea trip
will bring back the color to his daugh
ter's face, fading because of the news
of Bob's contemplated departure,
takes her with him on his return voy
age to Japan. Aboard this same ship
Bob conceals himself, and days later
makes known his presence. Thus, the
unexpectedly reunited lovers are
happy in their companionship, and ut
terly unaware of the impending dis
aster. .;
Prior to his sailing, Bob has bought
from a destitute sailor the Sacied
Pearl, who has told him the mysteri
ous legend connected with it. Bob,
j while unbelieving the story, has giv
en the pearl to Nancy, who always
wears it about her neck. -Adv.
12-21-lt
MARIE DQRQ
WHITE PEARL
Today only at the Arcade Marie
Doro will appear in the "White
Pearl." This is one of Daniel Froh
man'a extraordinary productions.
On a Japanese island the Sacred
Pearl of Buddha is stolen by a China
man, who later finds employment on
a ship sailing for America. The in
habitants of the island, extremely
superstitious by nature, believe that
the loss of the sacred jewel will bring
them unhappiness, and they pray
daily that it be returned to them.
Meanwhile, in America, Nancy, the
daughter of Capt. Marvell, awaits her
father's return from the Orient, to
tell him the good news of her love for
Robert Alden, son of the wealthy tea
importer. Bob's father, however, on
learning of his son's amatory in-
JACK FROST Says
"Buy Some Fule"
UTAH'S-BEST-COAL
COAL Hiawatha and King
ROCK SPRINGS, NOTHING BETTER.
All coal 'thoroughly screened and deliver
ed clean- WE SELL SLACK AT $4.00 PER TON.
WOOD -Yellow pine, red fir, and tamarack.
Make your family a Christinas gift of a ton of
REAL heat. ' .
Drayage, delivery, furniture and piano mov
ing, experienced men, fireproof storage, and
fordwarding. ' '
.', "Touch the button, we do the rest.' J
MERCHANTS' DELIVERY. ,
Lynch & Stewart
One block east of Depot.. ... v. Phone Main 10
SHOP E A RLY
Only Three Days More
CHRISTMAS SO CLOSE AND NO GROCERIES
ORDERED YET- GLANCE AT THE ITEMS BE
LOW, THEY WILL HELP YOU MAKE YOUR
CHRISTMAS MEAL ONE LONG TO BE REMEM
BERED. Fresh fruits and vegetables of all kinds will be on
hand Friday morning.
Oranges, "grapes, bananas, pomegranates, grape
fruit, apples, head lettuce, hot house lettuce, celery,
sweet potatoes, cranberries, cauliflower, cabbage, dry
onions and all kinds of root vegetables.
CRABJMEAT IN GLASS FOR COCKTAILS
Cocktail sauce, chili sauce, catsup and Al sauce,
grape juice, logan berry juice, coffee, cocoa, and teas.
Pickles in glass, India relish, green, ripe and stuffed
olives. : Salad and mayonnaise dressings, creamed
horse radish. Canned Golden Wax beans, green
beans, corn, peas, tomatoes, asparagus tips, salad
points and beets. Mince meat, plum pudding, jellies
and preserves. Dates, ngs, caimics pup wru, miw,
and after dinner mints. ITOLSUM BREAD.
Pattison Brothers
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J PERSONALS. J
L. M. Jensen has been called to
Salt Lake by the death of his mother.
Mrs. Walter Gibbon has gone to
Burley, Idaho.
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ADDITIONAL LOCALS. A
J J J J A A A a
J.A. Oliver will saw thai wood for
rou promptly. Phone Red 3271.
Several Y. M. C. A. rooms are now
available. See Secretary Clark for
particulars. Adv. 11-13-tf.
Use our Want Ad column.
Having received a very nice new
up to date show case we have a five
foot case for sale at a bargain. Cail
at Silverthorn's Family Drug store.
Adv. 12-13-tf.
HFNTIQT Dr- D- McMillan,
lSJUll 1 Id 1 New Foley Building.
Money to Loan.
On improved real property in Union
county, no delays, current rates. Le
Grande Investment Co. Adv.
Clay R. Woods and Miss Sadie
Poulson were married in Enterprise
Sunday Dec. 19th at the Christian
church parsonage, Rev. A. J. Adams
officiating. Mr. Woods works for the
O.-W. R. & N. Co. and resides in La
Grande. Miss Poulson is the daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Poulson who
live north of Enterprise, and was
formerly employed in the Young con
fectionery at La Grande. (
Orton JE. Goodwin, former Portland
newspaper man, now booking
"Avenging Conscience" in Wallowa
county and elsewhere, was in La
Grande last night on his way to Baker
county.
Frank Voight and Chas. F. Alder
son, insurance men of Enterprise, are
in the city today transacting business.
Superintendent in Town. 1
M. J. Buckley, general superintend
ent for the O.-W. was in - La Grando
this morning conferring with his lien
tenants in this city.
"Unloading Christmas trees is the
popular program of the hour in la
Grande," as the Bngville Bugle
would say. The supply of excellent
trees for this purpose is so close at
hand that effort is not large to pro
cure a fine tree for the kids every
year.
Have you seen the dog hitched sin
gle to the sled and the round faced
boy riding behind him all over the
I io wn. wnue ine uoy is nappy, su is
' the dog he's having the time of his
.life.
Chris Johnson, who makes his
money by manufacturing a very good
grade of flour at North Powder, was
m the citv last evening with Mrs.
Johnson on a Christmas buying ex
pedition. Chirs says the North Pow
der country is in good shape and that
prosperity is to be seen in many instances.
John Mars, the La Grande con
tractor and builder, denies in strong
words that he is any relation whatso
ever to that fellow Mars who is caus
ing all this war in the world. John
loves pence and contentment but the
other Mars seems to be whetting his
knife for more blood all of the time.
The La Grande Pharmacy opens for
business in the corner room of the
West-Jacobson building tomorrow
and arrangements have been made
for a greeting to all that will be re
membered. The holly and mistletoe,
along with Christmas cheer, will play
an important part in tomorrow's undertaking.
Dr. and Mrs. Tape expect to leave
Hot Lake soon after the first of the
year as that is the time when the
O.-W. Railroad company gives up
posession of the institution. So far
as known nothing definite is outlined
after the first of the year for the big
health resort.
Those flashy electric lights on the
Christmas trees in the streets help
mightily. Now if we only had a brass
band and everyone suspend business
for thirty minutes and sing Christ
mas carols it would brighten up the
old world quite a bit.
This is the time of year to clean up
i the automobile and have a new leaf
put in the spring, n new spark plug
adjusted, a new tire put on. a new
part to th carburettor installed and
I what not?
"Get the Practical Gift"
Something to wear something they can really use use your
own good judgment as to styles and colors If wrong on size or
color they can always be changed after Xmas. You can always
please in this way and how much easier it is for you to buy.
Your own pleasure in your Xmas buying will be doubled when
?v: f buying at The United Store.
, , , No,mattpr how much you se.t aside to spend You can make
' 1 your money go twice as far here Buying for 83 stores does the
trick . , , i.L.:'iillL .v-w .
9x12 Rugs. Smith's AxmitisteH .$19.50
36x72 Rugs Smith's Axminstera t . . . . . . . .$3.45
Coat .$5.90, $6.90, $7.90, $8.90, $9.90
Suits .... v... $8.90, $9.90, $12.50;
Girls' coats : : . .'. '. ;..(;..;,.,. . .'. $2.98
New tarns 49c, 89c, 98c
Kimonas 98c, $1.49, $1.69, $1.98
Bath robes $1.69, $1.98, $2.49, $2.98, $3.98
Handkerchief sets
Xmas ribbons wide . .
Slippers for (misses . .
Slippers for little tots
Slippers for ladies . . :
Slippers for men
Outing gowns .
. 15c, 25c, 49c
, 19c 25c
89c, 98c
45c. 79c
, .49c, 98c, $1.49
..69c, 98c, $1.49
.49c, 69c, 98c
Toilet sets ...... .'.98c, $1.49, $1.98, $2.98, $3.98
Heavy table damask 98c, $1.49
New 8 in. top lace Gypsy shoe for ladies. .$2.98
Suit cases 98c, $1.49, $1.98, $2.98, $3.98, $4.98,
$5.90, $6.90, $9.90.
Hand bags . ., . . . .$1.98, $2.98, $3.98, $4.98, $5.90
Overcoats n ' . . . J . . ... ' $9.90, ; $12.50,' $14.75 .
Mackiriaws ..........'.$3.98, $4.98, $5.90, $6.90
Boys' mackinaws $3.98
Boys' suits $2.98, $3.98, $4.98
Boys' hats ...49c, 89c, 98c
Men's hats ..98c, $1.49, $1.98, $2.49
Jno. B. Stetson No. 1 quality hats $3.45
Suspenders in Xmas boxes 25c, 45c
Ties sets in Xmas boxes . . v. ...... .25c, 45c, 98c
Silk sox . .25c, 49c
Wool sox '...'. 15c, 25c, 49c
Fur gloves 98c, $1.49, $1.98, $2.49
Leather gloves 49c, 69c, 98c, $1.45
Fowne's gloves $1.49, $1.98
Heavy dress kid gloves .98c, $1.49
Store Will Be Open Evenings XJntil Christmrs
YOU CAN ALWAYS
DO BETTER AT
THE UNITED STORE
J. C. PENNEY CO.
83 BIG BUSY
STORES
rifrmrwmmrrmoi
After the first of the year it will
be "have a cigar" but not on Sunday.
The city's "go-devils" are decidedly
welcome these snowy mornings, and
as yet no extra charge has been made
for the service.
The Knights of Pythias Roll Call
will be held on December 27th and
it- is to be the big time of the year
for the Knights of this part of the
country.
Sommer Hotel Arrivals.
D. B. Sullen, Portland; Mrs. Fan
nie Keeton, Mt. Vernon; W. M. Wag
ner, Joseph; Miies Putman, Hunting
ton; J. A. Pay ton, Portland; Mr. and
Mrs. E. L. Bucher, Evans; A. C. Dav
idson, Salt Laka; Neil Stewart, Spo
kane; E M Lennon, Shainko; M H.
Reeves, Spokane; C. A. Stahl, Seattle;
Anna Kerr, John Kerr, Elgin; Mrs.
lou Bradsted, Boise; H. L. Oliver,
Portland.
Vnnnath Willinmann in nuita ill ryf
the prevailing epidemic, la grippe.
Lee Tuttle, formerly connected with
the Elgin Recorder, is in La Grande
directory which he has the contract I
to nrint.
Firemen, Attention.
Regular meeting Rescue Hose Co.
No. 1, tonight 7:30 p. m. Pat Foley.
Captain. .
Hotel Foley Arrivals,
' Harvey Lange, Portland; T. F.
Johnson, Wallowa; O. F. Alderson,
Spokane; F. E. Dillman, Portland; F.
E. Voight, Spokane; Chas. McPIister
and wife, Enterprise; S. B. William
son and wife, Enterprise; Mrs. J. L.
Williamson, Enterprise; Isadore
Smith; O. E. Goodwin, Portland ; C.
Powell, Cove; J. L. Weaver and wife,
Enterprise; C. H. Wilson.
LODGE NEWS.
C. M. Humphreys is the new em
minerrt commander of Eastern Ore
gon Commandery No . 6, Knights
Templar. The commandery has
elected officers for tho ensuing year
as follows: Mi-. Humphrey Emminent
commander; L. M. Hoyt, generalis
simo; Pete Biever captain general; E.
E. Kiddle, prelate; Turner Oliver
junior warden; H. F. French senior
warden; C. T. Bacon treasurer and L.
H. Russell secretary.
Use our Want Ad column.
For Sale Team, wagon and har
ness, cheap. Nothing but cash offer
considered. Chas. Lester, trustee,
room 26 La Grande National bank
building. Adv. 12-21-3t.
LOST In La Grande or on Mt.
Glen road, a satchel containing
$2.50 and valuable papers. Leave at
Observer office and be rewarded.
Adv. 12-21-34.
s Use our Want Ad column.
Last night Red Cross Lodge No. 27,
K. of P. elected officers for the en
suing six months. The new officers
are : C. C. Delile Green; V. C, A. W.
Nelson,- prelate, Samuel Wright;
Master at arms, Harry McCrary;
keeper of record and seals, C. M.
Humphreys; master of exchequer,
John Frawley; inner guard ,H. W.
Riley; outer guard, Clint Haynes;
master of work, H. E. Dixon; trus
tee, C. S. Dunn.
SHERRY'S
The Adventures of J. Rufus Waliingford
Coming every Wednesday. Each Waliing
ford story is complete each week, also
Neal of The Navy the same day.
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What Shall I Give ?
In order to help you answer this question we have
placed a large number of beautiful and useful arti
cles in our windows which are suitable for all occa
sions. An inspection of them may solve your pro
blem. ,
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