La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, July 17, 1916, Image 2

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UAi GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
MONDAY, JULY 17,1916,
Neckwear for Women
debit
Fascinating little hits of dainties how can we
scribe them? Our customers haven't been a
backward in telling us that our selection is not only
by far the best but our prices are decidedly the
lowest and just enough of each one to give you
exclusivencss in ownership. Priced from 24c to $1.19
Tempting Summer Wash Fabrics
Percales, Ginghams, Zephyrs, Tissues, Dimities, Ba
tistes, Voiles and a large variety of the charming
new fancy weaves 10c, 12c, 15c, 17c, 19c up to 59c
All in Superior Values
tall, stately and beautiful of face and
form and an actress capable of ex
tracting: the iasi, atom of advantage
from the opportunities she shares in
telling: the gripping: tale.
Kupert Julian, star member of the
cast; Jack Holt and Douglas Gerrard
impersonate the three male characters
that entwine their lives of the stately
end statuesque ifaud; while Nannie
Howard, Ben Harning and Paul Wei
gle are other principals.
j. STATE NEWS BREVITIES.
fyJ "J J J J
Portland Superintendent 111.
L. R. Alderman city superintendent
of schools in Portland, who is attend
ing the annual convention of the Na
tional association in New York City is
reported ill there, although not seri
ously so.
A Hacking Cough Weakens the Sys
tem. Don't suffer with a hacking cough
that haB weakened your system get
a bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery,
in use over 40 years, and benefiting
all who use it, the soothing pine bal
sam with tar heal the irritated air
passages soothes the raw spots,
loosens the mucous and prevents
racking the body with coughing. Dr.
King's New Discovery induces natur
al sleep and aids nature to cure you.
Adv.
J ' . Normal Attendance 606
I ( There has been a yearly gain in at-
tendance At Mnnmntith Normal nfVrra) L
This year's attendance is 806, a
gain of three hundred over last year.
MEN'S PANTS
The kind you like to
wear in hot weather
all sizes in white duck.
SPORT SHIRTS
In plain colors and
stripes latest patterns
full run of sizes.
...
Phone
Your
Orders
Hill's Department
Store
Free
Delivery
F'ost Given H. A. Hansen.
H. A. Hansen, for many years as
sistant superintendent ' of the Union
Pacific dining car service at Omaha,
will succeed J. C. Marrison who has
recently resigned as superintendent
of the dining car and hotel depart
ment of the O.- W. R. & N. c ompany.
His headquarters will be at Portland.
More Liquor Is Received.
In all 349 shipments of beer were
received in Bafter county in June, a
gain of nearly 5000 quarts over that
of May.
John Day Road Assured.
A road is being surveyed through
Grant, Baker and Malheur counties
which will connect the Columbia
River highway with the Lincoln highway.
ARCADE
Japanese Is Film Star. '
Sessue Hayakawa, the noted Jap
anese actor will be seen at the Arcade
today and tomorrow only in the Jesse
L. Lasky production of "Alien Souls,"
a thrilling photodrama written es
pecially, for him by Hector Turnbull,
author or "the Cheat" in which nlav
Hayakawa established himself as one
of the most distinguished actors of
the day. It is a Paramount attrac
tion.
For the past two years, after hav
ing starred with a number of motion
picture companies, Mr. Hayakawa has
been under contract with the Lasky
organization and has appeared in tho
productions "The Clue," "Tho Secret
bin" and "Tho O.-.ient;" His popularity
has (become bo great that in response
to public demundg he will be starred
at the head of a company of his own
Hayakawa is a nephew of the fam
ous Japanese actor, Otto Kawakami,
ana came to this country to study the
English drama and wus the first Nip
oneso to ever pluy Shakespearij.n
classics in his native tongue in the
leading theatres of Jupnn.
In "Alien Souls" Hnyaknwn is seen
' as a wealthy dealer in Japanese curios
and is deeply in love with a young
Japanese girl to whom he was be
trothed when a child of three and for
whom lie is supplying un education at
a leading American school for girls.
Hayakawa is supported by Tsuru
Aoki, beautiful and clever niece of
the famous Japanese Bernhardt,
Madam Yacoo and surrounded by a
cast of unusual excellence including
such prominent artists as Grace Ben
ham, Earle Foxe, Florence Smythe,
Robert Grey, Isabelle Malone and
others.
The photography is of a little more
than the usual Lasky excellence, and
according to reports, "Alien Souls"
will create a sensation when pre
sented here.
Cherry Stems Used in War.
Wasco county cherry stems, from
which cyanide of potassium is made,
are being shipped to Europe to make
the poisonous gas that is used by the
armies there.
Cherry Picking Record. i
Twelve hundred pounds of cherries
were picked by Mr. and Mrs. C. hii.
Thompson of The Dalles in eight
hours. Two boys picked 1600 pounds
in one day a tew weeks ago.
SHERRY'S
Bandon Chautauqua Well Attended
Visitors from all parts of Coos and
Curry counties are attending the
Chautauqua which opened at Bandon
this week.
Tennyson's "Maud" in Photoplay.
Photoplay knows no limitations for
inspiration the printed book, the act
ed dramu, the imaginative scenario
and now comes Lord Alfred Tenny
son's beautiful love sonnet, "Maud,"
as the busis of a Bluebird Photoplay
to be exhibited at the Sherry theutre
today und tomorrow with Francelia
Billington enacting the role of the po-
I'tionl heroine.
there arc those who have read tho
Tennyson classic who have not been
able to grasp the full meaning of 'tJtio
bard; to those who admit that they
have been thus mystified, the photo-,
story will lend a new charm to the I
poem. Tlhoso who have never read it j
would best now read it and then see '
the Bluebird portrayal f one of tha
richest classics in the language of ant
clime.
The plot is localized in the South
just before the war and during the
Rebellion. Tho story is acted in prac
tically two parts, tlhe juvenile section
comprising the first reel, with these
si1 mo characters grown up to com
plete the sad und tragic narrative.
Frnncelin Billington typifies to the
keenest imagination an ideal heroine,
Fishing Improves at Astoria.
There has been a large improve
ment in the run of salmon at Astoria.
Several have recently caught as high
as 8UU pounds to the boat.
Indians Plan Exhibit.
The State fair officials is to place
an entire building at the disposal of
the Umatilla Indian reservation, who
are planning en exhibit this year,
there is expected to bo much compe
tition between the several tribes for
honors to be bestowed for the most
beautiful display.
Grangers and Farmers to Meet.
Grangers and allied farmers' clubs
near Ashland will hold an all day pic
nic at cenu-ai roint, July a. Among
the outside speakers will be C. C.
Cute formerly of La Grande.
biscuits
Farmers to Talk Bonds.
The proposed county road issue will
lie considered by tho Wasco County
Farmers' Education and Co-operative
union at at open meeting to bo held
in Dufur July 22.
Steady, evenly dis
tributed heat, un
der perfect control
makes a good oil
stove wonderful
for baking.
A
("attic Feed at Issue.
The Superior court has declared the
county not liablc.for the bills for feed
bought last winter to be fed to starv
ing cattle by E. R. Smith, humane of
ficer at that timo. He bought the
feed on county account believing the
county could collect from the "owners
for same. Now if anyone collects
from the owners it must be Mr. Smith.
Steer Tips 4000 Pounds.
Riley M. Horn of Malheur county
hjis brought a steer to Ontario weigh
ing 4000 pounds. It is an ordinary
range steer but Mr. Horn expects it,
on feed, to gain the necessary 200
pounds to break the world's record.
NEW PERFECTION
OILCQOMTOVE
13 Enlist at The Dalles.
Tho proposed company of National
I Guards that is being raised at The
Dalles now numbers 13. Lieutenant
Edward Imison has charge of them.
Inspection Points Named.
Huntington and Ontario are likely
to 'be the inspection points for infan
tile paralysis on the east, while Ash
land will probably be named on the
west side of tho Cascades.
For Best
Re suit I
Us,
Pearl OH
good oil
stove is just
like cooking with
city gns. If you
If
haven't a New Per
fection you've missed
comfort for years. Bakes,
broils, roasts, toasts. More efficient
than rour wood or coal atove.and coiu lei to op-
erata.Cuta out the coml-hod and wood-bos tlrudcrrr.
Kempa your kitchen coot The long blue chimney prevent
m oka or odor. In 1,2, 3 and 4-burner el tea, oven trnnrnte. Alio
Cblnat Model! with Klrfle., Cooking Oven. Atk your dealer todar
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
(ClIltOTslO
Walla Walla Pastor Dead.
Rev. K. M. Clingan. of tho First
Presbyterian church, of Walla Walla,
died recently. Ho was one of the lest
known ministers of southeast Wash
ington and wus pastor of the largest
church in Walla Walla,
Idaho Blamed for Liquor Shipments.
Proceedings are contemplated to
test in the supreme court whether an
individual is entitled to 2-1 quarts of
1 "or and two quarts of whiskey in a
month, or only one of the two. Mal
heur county had 8"i(i quarts of beer
shinned in last month and flt'O nu.irts
of whiskey, much of which, it is as
serted, Idaho is responsible for, but it
is not the duty of Oregon ollicers to
stop them if they comply with the 1
Anderson law. I
For Sale By GOLDEN UV
For Sale By F. D. H ALSTON
,F. CO. For Sale By F. L. LILLY
For Sale By J. C. HENRY
m
Rnecinl bulletins iiprriViniv tli
work and ein'lpmont of the schools of
architecture, commerce, journalim
nnd law have been issued by the Uni
versity of Oregon, and will be sent
free on application.
COAL
STORAGE
SEASON
IS
HERE
During June and July will be
the time to lay in your winter
supply of coaL You get a bet
ter price and you're sure of hav
ing your coal when you need it.
Profit by the experiem 3 of last
(rinter and be prepared. King
Coal is especially adapted - to
storage it dues not slack.
i CALL MAIN 700
La Grande
Fuel Co.
106 Fir St.
Opposite Thome & Wilcox
Grocery
OLD SPUDS
We have a limited supply of old potatoes, free from
sprouts. While they last, per pound : 2c
BERRIES
Loganberries .
Red Raspberries ...........
Black Caps
Blackberries .. .
Currants, per crate ,
$1.50
$1.75
..... $2.25
$1.75
... $1.75
Berries are ripening fast. We advise our customers
- to buy now
Harris Grocery
PHONE MAIN 70 FARMERS PHONE B. 1 92
408 North Fir Street, Cross Track
J Always Look To
Bet. trnda Muk, V. 8. Fat. Offloe.
For Best Values In Front Lace
Corsets
The Fronc
Lace Corsets
The
With
Ventilo
Back and Ventilo Front Shield
No front lace corset without
these features can possibly be as
good as La Camille.
A complete line of differen
models lways on hand. Priced
At $2.00 Up
MRS. ROBT. PATTISON
Corse tiere
Phone Red 3221 Res. 1702 Oak
Wholesale
and Retail
- I,,
Disributors of
LEHIGH PORTLAND
CEMENT, ABERDEEN COAL
Lehigh Portland Cement
Lime
Hardwall Plaster .
Finish Plaster
Keens Cement
Beaver Board
Enameled Fnce Brick
Ornamental Terra Cotta
Pressed Brick
Mantel Brick
Fire Brick
Fire Clay
Aberdeen Utah Coal
Kemmerej Coal
Rock Springs Coal
Wood
Hay '
Grain
Flour
Dairy Salt
Half Ground Salt
Rock Salt . ' '
Sulphurized Salt
Produce
Potatoes
Hearth Tile
Floor Tile
Porcl. Tile
Stunt re
PHOjE MAIN 17
Sawyer-Clark Co.
e-
D.R.FONG
CELEBRATED CHINESE HERB CO.
(30 years practical experience)
The Famous Chinese Herbs for All Ailments of
. , Both Sexes
CONSULTATION FRe'e
Office Hours Jefferson Ave.
9 a. m. to 6 p. m. La Grande, Ore.
We Consider Your Success
Paramount to Our Own
WHY?
Because our success depends on the development of, the
communjjies served by us and the prosperity of their inhabitants.
We have made large investments for your 'convenience and
comfort, in property which cannot be moved to some other
locality if our business does not prosper as can yours There
fore not only from public spiritedness but from business interests
we wish to cooperate with you in anything tending to further
the welfare of the community.
No proposition is too small to receive our cheerful and
thorough consideration and active encouragement.
Eastern Oregon Light &
Power Co.
Always at Your Service
TeIephoneMain 34
ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO.
AUSTIN BKOWNELL, Manager
HOUSE WIRING A SPECIALTY
Supplies and Heating Devices
' Phone Main 726
Sommer Hotel Building, next to Western Union
T aW
"Telep
bom
it"
Why waste time and energy when a telephone will
save both.
The greatest amount of work accomplished correctly,
with the least amount of energy, in the shortest
possible time is EFFICIENCY
A Telephone will do this. See us about it.
HOME INDEPENDENT
TELEPHONE CO.
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