La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, May 19, 1917, Image 7

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Newspaper Page TextSATURDAY, MAY 19, 1917. r? L r Eastman Speed Film The film you will pet when you come here to buy films. These are the only kind we carry so there is no danger of petting a cheaper and inferior article when you pet your films here. All our photo supplies are the penuine Eastman kind, and these should be used for, best results. Remember us as the "BIG EASTMAN KODAK AGENCY" Red Cross Drug Store on State Road Bond Issue of $6,000,- 000. - June S Registration day for U, S. Army. June 8 and 9 Oregn State Bank ers' Association at Marshfield. June 8. 9, 10 Older Girls' Conference- June 13, 14, 15 Livestock Show at , Union, Oregon. June 25 and 26 The Women of Woodcraft District convention. June 27 to July 3 (inclusive) Grand Ronde Chautauqua, La Grande. July 7 National Education Asso ciation in Portland. i July 14-19 North Pacific Sanger fest, Portland. ; July 13, 14, 15 State Editorial As ' sociation at Pendleton, j July 21-22 "Speed 'em Up" motor cycle and auto races at La Grande. ! AMUSEMENTS. Arcade Theatre Motion nurtures. 1 Colonial Theatre Motion pictures! and vaudeville. Sherry's Theatre Motion pictures. Grande Investment Co. Adv. Read R. E. Close's offer in the class ified ad. Adv. 5-14-7tp. Interesting Letter From England. her marriage with .Mr. Burger was Mrs. Strong. She was married to Daniel Burger March 16,1893. They have been esidents of this city for the past seven years and during that time have made many friends. The The Rev. Upton ' H. Gibbs re- body will be taken to the Henry un- ceived a letter today from a sister dertakinp parlors where it will re in England, from which the follow- ing interesting items have been tak en: "We have enough to eat, but must now do with three pounds of bread per head a week, which, in cludes the flour used in cooking and we are to have a half pound of sugar, instead of three Quarters per head per week. This also ' means ! nesday and Saturday nights. what is used in cookiner. Potatoes are only for the rich and are not al-; Fresh Box Candy. lowed to be served in public eating ! Fresh box candy. Now shipments . places more than twice a week, and J arrive every week thus assuring the; then only in very small quantities, j trade of the very best and perfect Meat also is. rationed in . small candies that can be had. SUverthorn main until evening, then go to Milton, Oregon, for interment. Special attention given to remodel- J ing. The Walling Millinery. Adv. i 6-14- 2t liance ' at Zuber Hall every Wed- 5-18tf CITY NEWSjN BRIEF Collection of News Paragraphs am Advertisements. Fine incidental music for "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." Arcade. Adv. 5-19-21. J Money to Loan. On improved city property on easy monthly payments. Apply J. R. Oli ver. Adv. 4-7 lm. Coming Events May 20 1:45 p. m. Company M Field Maneuvers, county fair ground, La Grande; baseball; band concert. Juno 3, 2 p. m. Company M Field maneuvers at Elgin. June 4 Special Election to Vote ENGRAVING for Weddings Announcements Social and Business Cards At Home Cards Steel Die Embossed Stationery See Samples At The The Observer Office Arcade Installing Wagner Rectifier. A Wagner white light rectifier and Molin generator set is being installed at the Arcade theatre. This will give a direct current instead of alternat ing as at the present time. This will be a great improvement in the lights on the pictures and will do away with all flickering and fluctuating current. The light will be steady and white and will enable those who sit neaT the screen to see without hurting the eyes. The Colonial will be outfitted in the same manner next week, the set being now en route from San Francisco. amounts. The difficulty is to know how to replace things, as so many substitutes are just as .pear. It is so difficult to cenvinco the poor and also certain of the better classes, that this is absolutely necessary. Many of the nobility, the Royal household, the Lord Mayor of Lon don, etc. have been rationing them selves and households since February The National servico has had a good response from the women. I think about 30,000 are at work on the land already and 35,000 have vol unteered for work behind the battle lines in France. The' torpedoing of the ships carrying the wounded is Family Drug store. Adv. 5-16-tf. We pay highest prices for hide and theep pelts. Peoples' Meat Market, Ml 9 1-2 Adams Ave. kdv. 12-5-tf. Singer Sewing Machine. New and second-hand machines sold on easy terms. No interest. Repair work a specialty on all machines. Chas. M.'Shapland, agent, New Folev Bldg. Phone Black 1051. Adv. l-17tf Moved to our new location opposite Sommer hotel. La Grande Seed & Floral Co. If you don't trade at Stilwell's market we are all losers. Adv. &-18-2t It is time for graduation presents now. We have beautiful and appro priate gifts such as cards, books, stationery, fountain pens, etc. New lin Book & Stationery Co. Adv. 5-19-tf. Money to Loan.' " On improved real property in Union county, no delays, current rates. La Elgin to Have Maneuvers. Lee B. Tuttle, editor of the Elgin Recorder, and G. I. Patten, assistant mshir nt thft lvlcrin hnnt ivr in going to necessitate all being treated tj,, city today arranKing with the ire r ranee ana not orougni ow mrro. Company M to put on field There is a great stir now about all ' maneuVers at Elgin on June 3 at 2 doctors under 41 being called up andjp m. Company M has gladly con the country, being served by older sentcd to g0 and win 8t&ge a fine retired men and the lady doctors. I show in EiB;ni th driUSi charges, J don't quite know, how it is all going ban1 COncert, baseball game, just as 1 to end but Germany has officially thcy wiu in Grande tomorrow. An i said she will not respect hospital ships and she does not care if her pCOp'e to attend, own wounded are on board or not. . , - Hugh (a brother, Lt,-Col. in fi 12 p Cent M the artil ery somewhare in France w f , and was ,n the battle of Arras) says icnt fa J j Grande we can nave cu,Puua ..., . , de Valley farms. See W. B. Sar guns are. Too (ovdrpowenug lor, u Grande Investment Com- pany at once. words." The Observer On Sale. When in Portland you will find Th Observer on sale at the Oregon Ho tel news stand and Imperial Hotel. ! Surveying. Surveying and general engineering nt reasonable rate. R. R. NEAL. Of fice of City Engineer in City Hall. Adv. . Mon.-sat. We pay better prices for used fur niture. Phone B 1241. Cor. Fir and Jefferson. E. J. Donokue . 12-20-tf Death of Mrs. Daniel B. Burger. Mrs. Arvilla Burger, wife of Dan iel Burger of this city, died at their home last evening at 10:15. Mrs. Burger's death comes from a linger ing illness. She was -born in Erie county, New York, 1850, and before 2-2-tf Water Glass. When you think of water glass, think of the La Grande Pharmacy, 25c pint; 40c quart. Adv. 5-5tf. i 'j Fresh Shipment of Crabs Crawfish Sand Oysters w ; Special Supper Tonight LA GRANDE OYSTER i . HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT. Social and club news for this .A. Annfmnnf chmilH hp crivenj to Rank was carried by H. A. Zurbrick, The soul tragedy of the family friend of the Torvalds was well pictured. Miss Nora Arbuckle as Nils Krog stad ably characterized the part of the man who by force of circum- I the Observer by phone or other- stances was driven to be a near vil- wise, during the forenoon. &ucn I news turned in after 12 o'clock, I noon, will frequently have to bo I held for publication the follow 4 ing day. ... 4- 4 4"r t The dramatic department, of the Neighborhood club with Mrs. Norman Frees as director was to stage the world popular drama "A Doll's House" by Ibsen. This fact was all that was needed' to fill the club room to capacity on Tuesday afternoon. Some had read the play and could o-ot nobhinir out of it. Others had seen it played by famous stars. Yet 4'lian, but who was brought back to ! manhood bv Mrs. Linden. The Dart of Mrs. Linden was played by Miss Grace Pickens in her usual fine act ing. Mrs. L. A. (Bohnenkamp as An na, the house servant of the Torvalds, proved here versality in characteriza tion, this being a departure from her usual roles. The Helmer "kiddies" were Milton Weisman, Stanley Ford and Beverly Guye. Their pretty act ing added much charm to the play. The whole cast reflected great credit not only on themselves and the Neighborhood club but on La Grande as well. i there was an atmosphere of confident j Mrs. A. E. Ivanhoe, of La Grande, pxneetancv for all remembered that ; county school superintendent of Mrs. Frees was dbecting. But no j Union county, is the guest of Mrs one had anticipated the splendid treat that was in store. From the first curtain to the last the audience sat spellbound as the private family jber of friends in the city. life of Torvald and Nora neimer was . Tribune. McKinley as Laura D. Nash for a few days. Mrs. Ivanhoe was a resident of Pendleton a few years ago and has a large num- Penulcton nictured. Miss Muriel Nora was a real character not an ac tor. She lived the part. Whether the "doll wife" or the embarrassed debtor who has sacrificed her honor to save the life of the man she loves, or the woman who spurns the life of sacrificed individuality and the husband who failed her, Miss Mc Kinley ever clearly portrayed the unique traits of her role. Her sub titles of expression held her audi ence in perfect sympathy with all of her moods. Her girlish beauty and charm of manner with her clever act- 1 1 XT H f iTip- marie ner an laeai iiuia. inn, Mrs. J. N. Burgess entertained the North Side Bridge club yesterday afternoon at her home, 103 Jackson street. Lilacs, which have just made their appearance this season, were adopted for decorations. Guests other than members of the club were Mrs. A. E. Ivanhoe of La Grande and Mrs. W. J. Clarke. Mrs. C. M. Stype captured high honors for the after noon. Pendleton Tribune. The Rev. and Mrs. Upton Gibbs left this morning for Pendleton where they will visit a few days. Mr. Gibbs A Duryea as Torald made a strong, win oiticiate aunaay at me wunn sunnort to Miss McKinley. With I of the Redeemer of that city and the equal skill she portrayed the role of Torvald the patronizing husband of his "doll wife," who loved himself more than his wife's honor. The char acterization of Torvald was excellent. "How could it have beon better?" was the general comment. The part of Dr. Rev. C. H. Powell of Cove will hold service here at St. Peter's in the morning. There will be no service in the evening due to the fact that Mr. Powell preaches the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class at Cove that evening. Mrs. W. D. Sawyer entertained the Lucky Thirteen club Thursday after noon, complimenting Mrs. Cornelia Barker-Carse, who leaves soon for her home in Portland. Red carna tions were used in the living room and large baskets of tulips adorned the dining room, where delicious re freshments were, served. Auction bridge was played, Mrs. C. H. Finn won the first prize, Mrs. G. M. iiyrk itt, second, and Mrs. Talbott of In land City consolation prize. m m Mrs. E. E. Bragg and Mrs. M. K Hall entertained the afternoon di vision of the Kaffee Klatch club Fri day afternoon at the Hall residence. Miss Margaret Anson won the hon ors. James A. Johnson and Blancfi Marie Elan, both of La Grande www married- at the M. E. parsonage Inst night by Rev. C. A. Edwards. The young people left this morning fur Enterprise where they will make their home. Mrs. F. E. Stilwell will entertain the Eastern Star social club at her home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Complimentary to Mrs. G. T. Par land the members of Chapter I. P. E. O. served a four course buffet lunch eon at the home of Mrs. E. P. Moss man on Friday afternoon. Small tables were laid in a quaint and ar tistic way and each guest truly en joyed the novel manner in which the different courses were served. Along with other .topics of interest the Red Cross work was thoroughly dis ! cussed. Mrs. Darland, who will soon move to her new home in Condon, Oregon, is a charter member and was the means through which Chapter I '.was organized in La Grande four years ago. She served as president i during the period of two years and I has ever been enthusiastic, accurate and optimistic in her work. She leaves the record of building up our sisterhood and of holding P. E. O. to the highest standard. All honor is duo Mrs. Darland. It will be of interest to La Grande people to know tlint Margaret Carney wa3 recently presented in recital by Mrs. Rose Courseh-Recd in Portland. Mrs. A. L. Richardson, former teach er of Miss Cayney, was in Portland for the recital and she states that the blind girl has improved wonderfully in volume and purity of tone. Mrs.' Arthur McCall, who has been critically ill with inflamatory rheu matism is reported better, also her little ten year old daughter is con valescing from a recent attack of typhoid fever. m w w The Ramblers, an art club com- " posed of twelve members, met with Mrs. E. P. Mossman Inst Thursdny t nfternoofi. A course of rending was j planned for the summer consisting of ) a study of interior decoration. j ... Chas. Playle, who has boon ill, is j a little better today. ... An informal "get to gnther" social was tendered the boys of Company M by the Epworth League of the M. E. church in the social room of the church last, evening. The evening was spent in games and music, after which refreshments were served. In all everyone had a splendid evening. ... Baccalaureate Service. The following is the program of the baccalaureate service to bo held in the high school auditorium, Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Hymn, "Holy, Holy, Holy," choir and congregation; Prayer; Solo, "Low at lhy feet," (Bartl-tt) Mrs. J. P. Graham; Scrip ture Lesson; "Gloria Patri"; Anthem, "And the Glory of the Lord" (Han del) Methodist Epincopal Church Choir; Sermon "The Success of De feat," Rev. Chas. A. Edwards; Music, "Rocesr.ional" (Huff) High School Girls' Gleo Club; Benediction. RENFREW DEVONSHIRE , r ri r t u -mm! JJtlH , The Perfect Wash Fabric Renfrew Devonshire cloth is full 32 inches wide a nmch finer weave than gingham and will outwear galatea. The Colors are Fast Dyed in the yarn not printed The patterns offer a wide range of stripes, cheeks, and plaids with plain colors .to match. The most desirable and satisfactory material for Boys' Wash Suits, Children's Middies and Dresses, Ladies' House Aprons, House Dresses. Price 25c Yard New Sport Stripe Middies $1.28 Made of linen finish crash in natural linen color with bright stripes wide collars and the new notched sleeve. Ladies' White Middies 98c to $1.38 Made of fine grade middy fabrics in all white or fancy color combinations Extra Large Collars. Misses' & Child's Middies 63c to $1.28 The best assortment of style we have ever sjiown in white and combinations of colors. New Middies Skirts 98c All sizes from 4 years to 14 years in all white' r sport stripes, pleated styles with fancy pockets. New Line Misses' and Quids' Wash Dresses 48c to $1.98 Exceptionally well made and dozens of attractive styles to choose from. Come here expecting-to find the best assortment at the lowest prices you' will. not be disappointed. P GOLDEN RULE O La Grande's Kjjjfjj Store little daughter Mary were over from Union today. J. D. Meyers, who was operated on for appendicitis recently, is getting along very well. Geo. A. Scibird, editor the Eastern Oregon Republican, is in the city to day on business. C. L. Cndwell, of the Union Hard ware Co., Union, is a business visitor in the city today. Chas. McCrnry left for Bilker this morning to deliver a Hnyncs Chum my roadster to Dr. Clnud Pierce. Personal Mention Miss Eleanor Hall, daughter of G. F. Hall of Union is among today's visitors. Miss Esther Andrews, of Baker, is in the city visiting with Miss Roma Jacobson. John Chadwick and wife, of Union Junction, were arrivals in tho city this morning. R. F. Peters, of La Grande, regis tered nt the Imperial hotel, Port land, Thursday. Sunt. V. H. Wright, of tho Nettle- ton Bruco EscJibach Construction Co., is in the city today from Seattle. Ed Hays, of Pendleton, has accept ed a position as ico cream and candy maker for tho Young Confectionery. Mrs. George Hansen, of Pendleton, is visiting at the home of Mrs. Peter Biever. Mrs. Hansen is tho mother of Corporul Hansen of Company M. Mrs. W. R. Jones, of this city, and daughter Miss Edna, of Portland, left for Grando View Inst night whore thcy will visit with friends and rela tives. Oliver's household. Rev. Armstrong, of Island City, waas in the city yesterday on his way i Pendleton to attend tho State Sunday School convention in that city todnyr and tomorrow. - O. F. Coolidgo has received a Ictteir from his son, H. E. Coolidgo, sayuiB; that he had reported for duty at thus officers' reserve corps and that bar would begin his work of training ore tho following day, which wua tint-fifteenth. Miss Maud O'Brien, of Portland, im in this city today in tho interest of tho Evening Telegram. She is ono of the automobile contestants. P. A. Harmon, general manager of tho Eastern Oregon Light and Power Co. from Baker, is in this city ore. business. L. A. Wright, proprietor of the Wright Drug store of Union, i among the business visitors in the. city today. Thns. Murnhv. Vinton Forbes and William Silverthorn left for Pendle ton this morning to attend tho com mencement exercises of tho Pendleton high school. Misses Ruth Rollin3 and Irene Bu sic, of Union, were among thoso who passed through to Pendleton this morning to attend the Sunday School convention. Mrs. J. E. Woodell, of Union, and Mrs. Howard Davis, who has been quite sick for tho past two weeks, is slowly improving. Mrs. Davis at present is a member of Mrs. Edna H. S. Bean and wife of thia cCtjr left this morning for Palmer Junction- for n week's visit with their son, fccV Bean of that vicinity. Mrs. I). H. Jesse, wifo of Trnio mastcr I). H. Jesse, arrived in Ihte city last evening from Pendleton. They will make their rcsidenco per manently in Una city. Hie Iron ( law. Rend "Tho iron Claw" in tho Ob server and lira this thrilling lilm at tho Colonial theatre Wednesday ami' Thursdays. Adv. S-IK- No seed for free, distribution nw for salo is ot .the disposal - f Xtiet United States Department of Agriculture.