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SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1917. ra GRANDK EVENING OBSERVER 'PAGE SEVE3 ami svtuMBkKu: Let Us ... . wvlwwr I Your Films 3- - xmpii T; For that sunburn and chapped hands and faces Silverthornrs Fam- -ii, 'Drug Store. Adv. 5-31-tf. RED CROSS DRUG STORE Hemstitching, 10 cents per yard. First-class work Elite Hemstitching Shop, Summer 31dg, Baker, Ore. Adv. . 5-18-tf. Money to Loan. On improved city property on easy monthly payments. Apply J. R. Oli ver. Adv. 4-7 lm. ; Coming Events Sunday, chicken pie and ice cream and cake 35c at Home Restaurant, from 11 until 4. 6-2-lt Depot street shop, will be open, fir business Saturday mcning in the 'New Barbershop shod iwo aoors irom uym lurnuure ' ' W . store on North Fir street across the June 8, 2 p. m.-Company M Field Mr. p,;,,,. j, loa8ed to .maneuvers at. Elgin. meet his old customers as well as June 4 Hnecial Elei'tinn t.n Vntn 1 . . - . 75J ; - ;- . new ones. aov. o-i-'-: on ote noaa iona issue oi o,uuu,-000. June 3, 4 and 5 Epworth League Convention at Alicel, , june o ivegisu-auon oay lor u. a. Army. - t June 6 Tag Day for benefit of ited Cross. " June 8 and 9 Oregon State Bank era Association at Marshfield. June o, , iu uiaer uins- uoiuer ence. June 13, 14,' 16 Livestock Show at Union, Oregon. June . 19 O'Neill vs. Christensen, championship wrestling contest. June S Is Tag Day. June S is Registration Day. It is ; also Red Cross Tag Day. The Honor Guard will sell the tags. The money 'will go to the Red Cross War Fund, i Adv. 6-31-tf. Piano Tuner. I am in town and at the Foley ho tel. Leave orders there. Adv. 5-29; 6-2tp. M, H. Prior will open a'new barher- shop in the room formerly occupied by Mr. Warmholz in the Hurris Block. . . Drink at our cooling fountain once and you will drink , from it many tomer. Levy-Vogel Drug Co. Adv. 6-24-tf. lower Broadway today than anywhere else, outside a county fair. Pictures of the kaisor which, when foldod, change into pictures of pigs, are going like wildfire. Books telling how to -become tin American citizen are eagerly gobbled. Copies cf Wil Bon's war message, histories of the war, allied ' flags, patriotic buttons, war maps, photographs of the allied commissioners, war- games, star spangled banner neckties, paper flags to glue on your windows and dilto to glue on your collar, phonograph rec ords of allied anthems, pictures of our fleet, cigarets for soldiers, Marshal Joffro in vivid hues, miniature statues of Liberty, naval battlo puzzles, war1 manuals, police whistles to be blown Vwhen spies are nabbed" all these and scores of other devices are seized by patriotic New Yorkers until the ped dlers' palms are calloused handling cash. Even tho beggars' receipts have jumped since they started playing "America" on their mouth-organs. Special Sale. cream will make you our daily cus timos again. One trial of our ice Beautiful hloominor FuHchias. choice Big Registration Day dance, pre-'50 centa. See them in our window- ceded by a street concert. 'By and for Elks' band. Rex hall. Adv. 2t. Dr. Upton Moves Office. June 25 and 2ft The Women of . "w ,ni i. itj , t Woodcraft District convention. . fice8 of Ge0 R Veh over p. . June 27 toJuly 3 (mclucive)- ,, Dr Bt beginning June 3, Grand Ronde Chautauqua, La Grande. X917. Adv. 6-2-tf July 7 National Education Asso- '" elation hi Portland. - , Dance at Zuber Ha every Wed. July 14-19 North Pacific Sanger- nesday and Saturday nights. 5.18tf fest, Portland. i . , ., . July 13, 14, 15 State Editorial A- win You Wear a Tag? aociation at Pendleton. July 21-22 "Speed 'em Up" motor cycle and auto races at La Grande. " I amusements!" ' Arcade Theatre Motion nurtures. ' Colonial Theatre Motion pictures and vaudeville. Sherry's Theatre Motion pictures. (CITY NEWS IN BRIEF Collection of News Paragraphs and Advertisement. New Barbershop. M. H. Prior, formerly employed in June 5 the Honor Guard will sell tags for the Red Cross. Will you wear a tag? Adv. 5-31-tf. J. L. MARS Dealer in real estate. Ready for Business, 1426 S. Ave. 6-10-tf La Grande Seed & Floral Co. Adv. 5-31-3t Dance at Zuber Hall every Wed nesday and Saturday nights. 5-18tf Sunday, chicken pie and ice cream and cake 35c at Home Restaurant, from 11 until 4. 6-2-lt We invite you to use our free pub lic phone. Fone service and rest room always at your service. Levy Vogel Drug Co. Adv. 5-24-tf Advertised Letters. List of letters remaining 'uncalled for in this office for the week ending June 1, 1917: Gentlemen Benjamin, Harold; iBartlett, R. E.j Brigham, Jno.; Boury, Charley; Davis, Linnton; Davis, F. H.; Driseal, G. U.; Fisk, C. S.; Gip son, H. E.f Jones, Bert; Myers, F. E.; Moorehouse, Purl, Marshall, F.; Mat thews, Oliver; Roberts, R. H.j South hard, Harry; Seaver, R. C; Ward, Chas.; Winstoek, Melvin G. Ladies Belding, Mrs. Anbe; Larson, Mr. and Mrs. E. L.; Howertz, Mrs. Phillips; Marshall, Howard, Mrs.; Petrie, Miss Maddie; Round, Mrs. Auclara; War den, Mrs. Bertha. These letters will be sent to the dead letter office on June 15, 1917. If not delivered before, in calling for the above, please say advertised, giv ing date of list. E. E. BRAGG. P. M. When you have done your patriotic duty by registering next Tuesday, or'j have partaken in the parades and . other celebrations, then come to the Rex hall and enjoy an evening of, dancing. Music by Elks band and. w, ... orchestra. Everybody welcome.- ' Alt J 1 I ' . . rt. aii muwrcycie ana urcycie accessor- aov. Zl. j ies at cost. Now is the time to buy.) T ... Leighton Garage. Carr offers $100 to Red Cross. See adv. on Page 5. Adv. " 6-2-lt. -2-17-tf CURB BARKERS EXPLOIT . . WAR FEVER IN N. Y. New York, Juno 2, (United Press) 1 Manhattan's army of, street fakirs A thrilling wild western -story, has seized upon-the patriotic spirit "Buffalo Bill" at the Colonial to- and capitalized it. -There are more night. Adv. . 6-2-lt. curb salesmen to the square' foot on , Jews to Discuss Problems,, Pittsburg, Pa., Juno 2. (United Press) With important social ques tions and the situation of Jews in Russia as problems for discussion, Ron delegates becran asscmbline here today for Hie annual national conven tion of the Jewish Social WorKers wa tiornil association, which onena to morrow. It will last until Wednesday. Representatives came from all over the United States. "'Electric branding irons heated by electricity are used to burn packer's trademarks in meat products. New Separate Skirts More Attractive Than Ever and Moderately Priced $3.98 to $17.50 The Latest Stylos Always Available Here. New Models 4 t Constantly Arriving An appropriate madel for every oc casion. Smart plain styles for business wear, fancy styles for wear w:th dainty blouses and a 'complete assortment of each. ' t The prices are lowest in -the-city for garments of equal quality. ', Every wanted weave and material iw . eluding a multitude of handsome novel ties Checks, Plaids, Roman Stripes, both in Wool and Silk. Tailored Skirts with a variety of fancy pockets in flared and pleated effects. All sizes, regular and extra. ; Summer Dresses For Every . Occasion A glimpse at our window will surely interest you into coming up to our read-to-wear department to see thio attractive showing of New Dresses for summer wear Voiles, Lawns, Batistes and Silks in dainty patterned effect and sport styles. Prices as usual ore lowest in the city . . .'. .$2.50 to $10.00 New Sport Hats c jo $1.98 Dainty Now Collars .50c to $1.25 New Bead Necklaces ': "c 1-5 Silk Waists, in all the popular shades and otyles ..... .i$3.75 to $7,505 New Lino Ladies' Middies -98c to $1.38 New Line Misses' Middies . ... . New Line Misses Middies , .63c to $1.28 .63c to $1-28 T" GOLDEN RULE C Puofiti tfc.sone-'Buca La Grande's R. C. U. Store ANNOUNCEMENT. 2 The groom is the second son of Mr. J . and Mrs. J. T. Williamson. He re- Scroggin and Mr. A. V. Andrews. Larce bouauets of annle blossoms !iceived his education in the University '. were placed "most artisttally about Social ana club news for this 4 n u i r..n,. t j - u J :uPame" u u glV?u t0 T ! served as county fire warden for the ' scor cards and also in the dainty re- the Observer by phone or other- ' , thrpn ven r .freshmnts -which were served at a V wise, during the forenoon. Such v , . i- news turned in after 12 o'clock, rm. XTn:1.U uu 1 a'TZ futly have to bo j. ast meetjn fop thJ y6ar Qn ,. Tha Kaffee Klatch club will be en Ifreshments which were served at late hour. ifo i held for publication the follow. t ing day. HOT LAKE NEWS. May 29. It was strictly a business tertained next Friday evening by Mr. meeting and annual election of of- and Mrs. J., Van Burcn and Mr. and fleers. Several important matters . Mrs. J. J. Carr in the Van Buren were brought up and discussed. ;home on the corner of First and The Child Welfare committee has Washington streets. Hot Lake, June 2. (Special) The been doing fine work this year and ' Mr. J. E. Lawrence, wife and son, deserve a great deal of credit, iney ivierrm, win ieuve lumurruw moniiiis I fnllnwincr criinsfa linvf Tpn-.3ffrpH nf for Walla Walla. Mr nurse at the beginning of next year. part of this week: Mrs. W. Rolf ing, Carson; Mae Ritchie, Nampa; Mrs. J. H. Eggers; R. Strack; C. M. Wright; C. O. Cowan, Pendleton; Alfred God dard; T. F. Boyles; Mrs. S. C. Clark, Portland; W. E. O'Rourke, Hoppner; Lawrence has been employed by the Richey Piano Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Labberton; Reba' work. Tt was decided to procure this nurse house for the last year and a half, for a time and see what the results Merrill Lawrence has been employed would be. This committee will co- at the Hill Department store. The operate with the school, city, or any-! Lawrences have many friends here one willing to help in this excellent who -will regret their departure and Co. They will make their home in Le;Grande. Both have many friends haredwho are extending them con gratulations upon their marriage and who wish them happiness. , W 9 ' The Elks' band and their friends are looking forward with interest to a dancing party to be given at Rex hall Tuesday night as a finishing touch to a busy day. First of all the band will be augmented in numbers by several of the best musicians of Union county; the plan is to make this one of tho biggest andl best 'bands for this occasion, that has been in ; La Grande in some time. The public will be treated with this assem bly by listening to a free street con cert about 8 o'clock Tuesday evening. Later on the whole band will play a few selections in Rex hall where the dance is to be held. The public is in i vited. ' The Chapter 1, P. E. 0. met with Mrs. H. S. iBirownton yesterday. Mrs. rownton read her report from the state convention, of which she was a delegnte. This was the last regular meeting, for the year, but they de cided to devote their time this sum mer to the work in the Red Cross. Refreshments were served by the hostess. . Mr. and Mrs. C. friends were Baker 'day., . E. Short and visitors yester- Mrs. J. H. Eggers, of Pendleton, spent Sunday with her sister Mia Elsa Newquiat. , . , Mrs. . A. J. VanValkcnburg, 504 j .ff Spring street entertained Wednesday i . ; l c i t l . evening nonur oi ner noue Kuesu, i K Dry Cleaning Good Work Reasonable Prices wish them luck in their new home. Jackson, North Yakima; John Archi. bald, Micull Galisca; Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cleveland, Boise; Mrs. J. L. Ham- the year. blin, Dallas; John D. Dewald, Ritz ville; Earl Hays, Toppenish; S. Ros All chairmen of committees made I complete reports of their work for j Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Couch gave a . i dinner party last evening at ineir Thi. officers pleet.ed for next year's ' home in Island City in honor work are as follows: ' I of State Tax Commissioner Charles enbaum, Salt Lake; A. J. Meyer, President, Mrs. O. E. Silverthorn; , v. uauoway oi oaiem. ine oiner Baker; J. Beeler, Jo3oph; C. D. Lun- first vice president, Miss Anson; sec-'guests were Ed E. Kiddle, Fred J. dell, Spokane; E. T. Hale, Wallace; ond vice president, Mrs. Chester New- Holmes, Fred B. Currey and Clarke M. Griffin, San Francisco; C. W. lin; treasurer, Mrs. Wade; recording Leiter. Stulto, New York; A. R. Hastings, secretary, Mrs. C. Eberhard; corre- Joplin, Mo'.; Mrs. H. M. Wilson and sponding secetary, Miss Anderson. I A bridge party for the benefit of son; A. B. Smith. . I A rising vote of thanks was ex- the Red Cross Soldiers' Supplies fund tended by the club to Mrs. Logan for will be given Wednesday afternoon at On Sunday morning, May 27, 1917, her efficient work and unceasing ef- the Eagles' hall. Tho Eagles have at 8:30, a beautiful and simple cere- forts to make the year's work of the donated the hall to the committee of mony took place at the Presbyterian club so successful. I ladies arranging for the event, and church, when Hallie Irene Adler be- As retiring president Mrs. Logan the latter desire to make acknowl came the bride of Samuel Lowell gave an enthu3ia.tic talk as to what edgement of the same. The admit Williamson, Rev. G. L. Clark of- she aimed to accomplish and tho end tance fee will be 25 cents.' The af filiating. . to which she worked and concluded temoon will be spent at bridge. Fif- The church was fragrant with ap- by reading "A Club Woman's Creed" , iy or more laoies win oe pruviueu pie and cherry blossoms and syringa. which had been her slogan for the (Bouquets of carnation and rosebuds year. helped to carry out a color scheme of , . nrhit. The solo "Because" Mrs. John Schroeder entertained was sung by Miss Lena Moss. tne uregon cirxnoay ciud at ner mraie roiacit oi meir munuons m hiiu. The bride was daintily gowned in Thursday in honor of Mrs. Taber's Soldiers' supplies are needed, such as white crepe de chine with trimmings birthday. The afternon was spent in socks, nightgowns, pajamas, dressing of silver lace. She wore a veil and sewing after which a delightful two gowns, etc., and the money willbe carried pink and white carnations, course luncheon was served. Mrs. ; used for that purpose. Each lady is Only relatives witnessed, the cere- Taber was presented with several expected to bring 25- cents, even mony and the couple was unattended, beautiful, gifts. . j though .asked on the telephone to at- The brido and groom left immediate-, " tend by other ladies. Iy, going as far as Union in an au-1 Mr. and Mrs. George Palmer and . tomobile where they -took the train' Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Byrkit were - Mr. George Gray and Mrs. Edna for their new home on Dailey Creek charming hosts and hostesses last Gaunt were married last week. Mrs. in Baker county The bride is a evening to the Kaffee Klatch members Gaunt :is the daughter of a respected graduate of the San Jose State Nor- in the Palmer home on O avenue, pioneer family, the late Mr. and Mrs. mal and has taught in the La Grande Eight tables of bridge were played, A. W. Rynearson. Mr. Gray is a public schools for the past few years, the best players were Mrs. T. J. popular conductor on the O.-W. R. & Mrs. H. P. Riggs, of St. Paul, Minn. Four tables of bridge were- played, the honors going to Mrs. Riggs and Mrs. L. M. Hoyt. The house was beautifully decorated with spring blossoms, pink and white being the color scheme. Dainty refreshments were served during the evening. The Island City card club was en tertained at the home of Mrs. Fred. Kiddle yesterday. The highest score was made by Mrs. Clyde Kiddle. Prizes amounting to 50 and 25cents are given at each entertainment, the amount which is turned into the treas urer and at the end of six months is given to the Red Cross benefit. A dainty one-course luncheon was served after cards. Ladles who wish to help in this good j cause are cordially invited and are re quested to notify Mrs. E. E. Bragg, Mrs. Vincent Palmer or Mrs. E. Personals. H. S, land. Wade, of this city, is in Port- Miss Opal Rice, of Pendleton, is the guest of Miss Ethel Hanlcy. Miss Leila Norvall, ef Pendleton, is visiting friends in La Grande. J. J. Quinland, of this city, Is in j Portland, registered at the Imperial. I Engineer 'Blair, of Wentherby, is ! among the recent arrivals in the city. I Mrs. Walter Goldsberry and chi j dren, of this city are visitors at North Powder. ! Have your cleaning and pressing done by Expert Workmen in the most up-to-date and best equipped cleaning plant in Eastern Oregon. The head of our cleaning department has had years of experience and has been for several years just passed at the head of one of the largest plants in Portland. Standard Laundry-Company Phone Main 56 La Grande, Ore. ' - . & " f - 4 4--