TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1916.
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LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
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Huckleberries
We will have a nice lot of local-grown huckle
berries in about a week and if you leave your
orders now you will be assured of getting some
very nice berries.
Try some Blydenstein Self-Rising Pastry Flour
It's Great
For a quick meal try some of our Soups :
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SNIDERS, HEINZ
Heinz Pickles in bulk and bottles
A fresh lot of Saratoga Potato Chips
Vegetables and Fruit
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uregon 10-uperauve association s
1118 1-2 Adams Ave. La Grande, Ore. I
Branches at
IMBLER, OR. EVANS, OR.
LEAGUE HAS
FINE MEETING
CONVENTION AT UNION PROVES
HELPFUL.
Various Speakers and Musicians Make
Instructive Program,
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One of the most important and in
teresting conventions of the La
Grande district Epworth League's his
tory was brought to a close Sunday
night at Union, where the three-day
sessions were held. Concerning the
various speakers and entertainment,
Miss Neil Bradley, official reporter
for the league, relates the following
review:
Sunday evening at Union was held
the closing session of one of the most
interesting and helpful conventions in
the history of the La Grande district
Epworth league. Though not so
lnrirelv ettended as some former con
ventions have 'been the whole session Ohristenson
low roast made up a program which
left all refreshed for the evening ad
dress by tr. Doney.
The subject for the evening was
"The Secret of a Young Man's Suc
cess." This splendid address was im
mensely enjoyed by the large audience
present. Mrs. Edith Wright Phy add
ed to the pleasure of the evening with
a charming solo.
'Sunday morning at 6 o'clock was
held the only Morning iWatch of the
convention, under the leadership of
the new president. The delegates
were the guests during the Sunday
School ihour of the M. E. Sunday
school and Miss Marguerite Winters;
of La Grande, favored them with a
solo.
A splendid audience greeted Dr.
Doney at his morning address on
"Mystery and Fact." He preached a
masterly sermon dealing with spir
itual birth, growth and destiny.
Sunday evening the league service
was led by Joseph Thompson, Union,
and was a most enjoyable service.
Gordon Wilson, Union's sweet 'boy
singer, favored the audience with a
solo.
The Presbyterians united with the
Methodists for the evening service.
The song service was led by Mr.
and included a solo by
was orevaded with a spirit of en- PauJ Knautz, of La Grande. After
thusiasm and power that left every the reading and adoption of resolu
delegate feeling a new impetus to tions Dr. Doney addressed the con
work in his local league. Ivention on the subject of the "Re
The convention opened Thursday, Hgion of a Young Man," from the
August 3, with registration) of dele- text: "Study to show thyself ap
gates and assignment to places of en- proved unto God." This great sermon
tertainment. was brought to a very appropriate
The evening was devoted to a get-! close by consecration service in which
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acquainted and social time. The de
votions were led by Kev. A. f. Zadak-
er, ot Kiverside; special music was
furnished by the committee, whose
chairman, Miss Fannie McKennon,
provided excellent music during the
entire convention. Percy Rollins wel
comed the delegates on behalf of the
Union Chapter, and responses were
given by Miss Marguerite Winters, of
La Grande, and Amos Weeks of Ba
ker. After a short program the rest
of the evening was spent in an
formal social time.
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The
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Because ol..- suwoss depends on the development of the
communities served by us and the prosperity of their inhabitant.
W 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
thorough consideration and active encouragement.
and
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The regular sessions opened Friday 1
morning with devotional led by Miss
Elva Conklin of ilmibler. Rev. Rich- i
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itrua uj. ."tjicm presiueu uu uie uusuieHS
session in the absence of District Su
perintendent W. A. Winters. Reports
were heard from a number of Chap
ters throughout the district. Prof. P.
E. Chriatenson of Alicel presented a
very helpi'ul paper on "Charging the
Dynamo," which was followed by an
other by Rev, Geo. R. Archer, of Sum-
merville, on "Catching Men. " Mr.
Archer dwelt on the importance of
personal contact and earnestness in
Christian work.
Miss Mae Thompson, of Union,
gave a most helpful paper on the
"Morning Wntch," mentioning the
good to be gained therefrom and the
importance of consistency in its
keeping. The last paper of the morn
ing was given by Rev. Richards on
"The League and the Church," in
which he showed the close relation
ship existing between the two, and
the importance of co-operation in
Christian work. 'I
The afternoon session opened with
a devotional service led by Rev. A. L. I
Cathers, of Cove, after which the con- j
vention listened to an enthusiastic and
helpful paper on "The Work of the :
Department of World Evangelism" by 1
Joseph Thompson of Union. In addi- I
tion to his paper foe read ar interest-
ing letter, from the Chinese bible ,
woman who is supported by the
leagues of this district. I
Miss Reba Williamson of Island
City spoke on "How Can We Improve
the Devotional Meeting?" This was
somewhat in the form of a round
table discussion and many helpful
ideas were advanced.
A paper on "Christian Steward-1
ship" by Miss Rosa Sherman of La
Grande Chapter, was read by Mrs. Wi.
C. Waltenburg. Miss Sherman out
lined the history of tithing and urged
its importance as "God's Plan for.
Financing the Church," in a very in-:
teresting and convincing way.
A short but well prepared paper on
"Missions and Character" was read
by Miss Woodhouse, of Haines Chap-
tor, after which the work of Third De
partment was presented by a splendid ;
talk by Mrs. Frank Jasper, of Island i
City.
Friday evening, following devotion-
al service, led by Rev. C. E. Helman,
of Baker, the convention listened to a I
most interestinir and insnirinir ad-1
dress on the late general conference
of the M. E. church by Rev. Chas. A.
Edwards, of Ln Grande.
The devotional service of Saturday
morning was a splendid one, in chnrge
of the Island City Chapter. Music
was furnished toy the Thompson fam
ily band. Mrs. W. A. Winters, dis
trict suuerintendent of Junior leagues.
j spoke on the "Unique Place of the
I Junior League," ns a training school
for the church. Mrs. Winters also
' read a paper by Rev. C. E. True
i blood on "Immigrant Forces," which
I was in line with the work of Second
j Department. Dr. Carl G. Doney,
) president of Willamette University,
gave a brief talk on "Having a Plan
in Life."
Saturday morning, a well written
paper on "Queen Esther" was read by
Lavina Wolgamood of Ia Grande.
The last paper of the convention
was by Rev. A. L. Cathers on "Soil
for Seeds of Evil."
The district officers for the follow
ing year were then elected as fol
lows: President, P. E. Christenson, Ali
cel; first vice president. Miss Elva
Conklin, Imbler; second vice presi
dent. Miss I -aura McKeehen, Union;
third vice president, Ed Jasper, Island
City; fourth vice president, Amos
Weeks, Baker; Rec. Sect. Miss Fannie
McKennon, Union; Cor. Sect. Miss
Gladys Stewart, Haines; Treas., W.
C. Wattenburg, la Grande: Junior
I league superintendent! Mrs. H. C.
I Cullison, Union. Under the Ieadcr
I ship of this strong cabinet the league
looks forward to a year of splendid
( work.
Saturday afternoon was devoted to
recreation. Tho delegates were taken
,in automobiles to the Busick place on
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delightful picnic. Walks, talks,
climbs and a "weenie" and marshmal-,
the leaguers pledged themselves to a
year of better service in Christian
work.
The convention then closed with the
singing by all present of "Blest Be
the Tie that Binds."
Words fail to describe the hospital
ity of the Union people, ably assisted
by their pastor Rev. H. C. Cullison
and his good wife, in royally enter
taining the convention. Every dele
gate went away feeling that the
in- I splendid hospitality, the helpful pa
pers and discussions, and most of all
the inspiration of hearing Dr. Doney
has cn of great and lasting benefit
in his life.
The convention next year will be
held at Alicel.
Great credit is due to Rev. W. A.
Winters, who prepared the program
as well as to those who so ably car
ried it out, and to the young people
of the Union Chapter wiho left noth
ing undone for the pleasure and com
fort of their guests.
You need
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about results in
baking if you use
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PRICE 25 CENTS A BOTTLE
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Sporting Goods Store
THE HEAVIEST TIMBER
or lightest lumber can be had
here any time in any quantity.
We always have on hand an
ampfe supply of lumber of all
kinds. All sound and thor
oughly seasoned, so your builder
car figure exactly what will be
needed and make lower figures
as no allowance for waste is
necessary where our lumber is
used.
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We'll reserve the goods and deliver the
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Cleaning, Pressing & Hat Blocking
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"Well, I Should Say
Gets-It' DOES Work
"look a" There, If You Don't Think
It's Just Wonderful for Coras!"
"Bless my stars, look at It! Land of
the llvin-! Why, just look at It! That
corn came right oft, Just like peel
Ins bananaB. Put your finger on my
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Selling Corn Core la (be World!"
toe. right there! don't be"nfrald.
that's it. feel how smooth th skin
Is? Well, that's where tho corn was.
Well, that beats all!" That's tho way
Vcts-lt" works on nil corns, every
corn, every time. It's the now, stmplo
way of curing corns. You'll say good
bye to all foolish contraptions like
bundling bandages, sticky tnpe, plas
ters, toe-eating salves, and grave
diggers such as knives, razors and
scissors. "Oets-lt" stops pain. Applied
In i seconds. Never fails. Nothing to
stick to, hurt or press on tho corn.
"(lets-lf is sold everywhere, 25c a
bottle, or sent direct by E, Lawrenca
& Co., Chicago, 111.
Sold in La urnnira and recommend
ed as the world's best corn remedy by
C. D. Putman.
$ 2.23 Stands 99c
$ 3.00 Stands $1.10
$10.50 Stands $3.98
'$22.50 Sideboard $ 9.48
$35.00 Sideboard $14.50
Have about 50 good beds left of the SNAP I bousrht
downWeCkS ag' BEDS SiDg UP"ly price g0S
Beds for $1.00, $2.00, $3.00 and $4.00
These are good Beds. Worth dollars to vou to buv
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