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THURSDAY, JUKE 7, 1917. XA KAND EVENING OBSERVES page:, fivd Vour Film fs in Good Hands Here Developed by the tank system, ' Recommended by the Eastman Kodak Company; prints made by experts who know how from, years, of ex periencethe result is results. ; ' ily "Drug Store. Adv." 5-31-tf. Letter Is Censored. . 1 Contardo Eaccini, a La Grande shoemaker, received a letter from his father who 1b also a shoemaker in Ligonchi, Italy.' Ths letter is a curi ous sight. Here and there through it the military censor has gono through it and carefully clipped out with a scissors portions of it evidently refer ring to the war. Only the personal 'parts of it remained. So while Bac- cini knows that his father is well, he does not know how the Italian people regard the war or how it is progress ing or when the Italian people be lieve it will end. Tum on the Light. i and unmakes a poor one. For it turns the light on both, and only merit thrives in the light. meet hie old customers new ones. Adv. ' well as Dr. Upton Moves Office. ' Br. Upton wishes to notify his pa trons that he will be located in the of fices of Dr. Geo. R, Vohrs, over Put man's Drug store, beginning June S, 1917.-Adv. . , ".. 6-2-tf. Buy Cove Cherries. Representatives of Libby McNeil & Libby were at Cove recently and con tracted for upwards of 260 tons of Bings and Lambert cherries at $80 a ton. This is said to 'be only .about half the cherry crop. The price is re garded as a fair price. Ladies visiting Portland during Rose Festival should not fail to call on Mme Wampler; maker of gowns for latest fashions. 305 Fliedner i Bldg. B. 1336. 6-6-6t Now Is The Time To Begin Your Spring Drive On Health's Greatest Enemy Mr. Fly SCREEN-DCORS , June 11th the last day to pay water rent without penalty. Adv. 6-7-3t. J Red CrOSS Drug Store ! Douglas Fairbanks in "Manhattan mmmmmmmmmmmmm'mm Madness" Sunday only at the Arcade. Adv. 6-7-tf. Coming Events June 8 and 9 Oregon State Bank era' Association at Marshfteld. June 8. 9, 10 Older Girls' Confer, .ence at La Grande. , Wanted, copies of The Observer for May 25. Adv. 6-6-tf. Last chance to get your plants for i porch boxes this week at the green houses. Come quick. La Grande Seed & Floral Co. Adv. 6-6-3t. Pictures of patriotic parade and Company M drill at Silverthorn's.-r-Axlv. 6-6-tf. Grand Old Man of La Grande. John Stotts, aged 91 yews, was the grand old man of La Grande of Tues day. In 1846-48 he fought valiantly with tho Federal forces in Mexico and marched into Mexico City with the victorious army. Although of recent years he has been in feeble health at the home of his son, James, in this city, he was better Tuesday, and it was with pride that ho participated in the conscription parade, the fourth big i National conflict m which he has seen - June 9. Saturday evening Speech " of Hon. I. I. Boak, head consul W. 0. Circuit Court in Session. W., at Union. I Circuit Court began session yee- t . n . , . r ti x.'.l. 01 .1 . rru. 1 1 : ..i ' ' ',JT lu" lu- Jurur? weiAmerica engaged. Local Elks dined Union, Oregon. empaneled to act on this year's petit J rf v him Tl,n t i " "lvi v e I an honor conveyance in the parade. After the ceremony, he declared the .June 19 OTJeul vs. Christensen, " jury.' The panel is as follows: J. C. I championship wrestling contest. Stine, J. W. Sells, C. H. Blystone, S. June 26 and 26-The Women of T. Godsey, J. B. Brewers, W. F. Titus, T..,. " cere"'"7? "ITJ m wr ri..; t; t w m.L. d t V, . r-j ' militia he saw drill to be fine and fit, June 27 ri i r j uiuuu jwiiub vuaumuiiua. lm vrianuc weoKe. ana j. j. uruirirei. inose ex- . . . . ir-.., it.i . . -w , i .Keeisierea nave iou: nuuuns b: juuu , - . District convention. J W. Maharry, R L. Wakefield, Edgar.l ml"ua ne Za ". m J m the to July 3 (incluoive)- Coffin, W. L. Owsley, Harry Sch- and P " thf "Have le Chautauoua, La .Grande, webke and J. J. Brugg'et. Those ex- fteLHaveTou ? ribbonf ta July 7 National Education . Asso- cused for this year's term were Sanger elation in Portland. July 14-19 North Pacific rest, Portland. ' in. July 18, 14, 15 State Editorial As sociation at Pendleton. , July 21-22 "Speed 'em Up" motor eycle and auto races at La Grande. AMUSEMENTS. Geer, J. W. Tuttle and J. M. Gilk- enson. L. E. Stanley and M. E. Dona hue were excused until call. A. N. Stonedahl, S. S. Thompson, J H. Jacobs, A. C. Hess, J. W. Spencer, C. E. Henderson and Wm. Coughanour were excused for a period of one week. The first case to be brought up be fore the court was the damage case the parade. Drink at our coo'.Ing fountain once and you will drink from it many times again. One trial of our ice cream will make you our daily cus-! tomer. Levy-Vogel Drug Co. Adv. I 6-?4-tf. - -' . : . i The famous fun-maker, Douglas Arcade Thetatre-tion pictures. J tillwell an d PPh tv s. the Hill, Fairbanks jn Manhnttan Madness," Colonial Theatte Motion pictures McKennon and Collidge Co. and vaudevHle. - , i ' Sherry1. Theatre-Motion picture..' We want you to come in any t.me -i. -i " 1 you like and hear the new Victor and EMison records. Newlin Book & Sta- J 'tionery Co. Adv. .. ' 6-7-tf. LOCALS i And-- Pictures of patriotic parade and Company M drill at Silverthorn's. Adv. . 6-6-tf. Advertising in Brief RATES '"'' Per line, first insertion 10c Per line, additional insertion 6e Per line, per month ... . .$1.00 No locals taken'for less than 25c Count 6 ordinary words to line. For that sunburn and chapped hands end faces Silverthornfa Fam- Vallowa Subscribes. Wallowa has subscribed $22,000 to .the liberty Bonds, according to C. T. 'McDaniel of that city. Arcade Sunday Adv. 6-7-tf. Money to Loan. On improved city property oir easy monthly payments. Apply J. R. Oli ver. Adv. 4-7 lm. ' Dance at Zuber Ball every Wed nesday and Saturday 'nights. . ; J5-18tf June 11th the last day to pay water rent without penalty. Adv. 6-7-3t rest!' New Barbershop. ' ' ' M. H. Prior, formerly employed in t Depot street shop, will .be open fir I business Saturday morning in the shop two doors from Dyal furnituie Bivie VII uivii A it. oifivtd nuuw hb track. Mr. Prior will be pleased to We invite you to use our free, pub lie nrinne. Fone service and real room alwavs at your service.-Levy' Vogel Drug uo. Aav. a.-z-i.i . Adjustable Steel Window Screens ....43c to 53c Adjustable Wood Frame Window Screen 43c to 48c Screen Wire in all widths, from 20-inch to 48-inch In all sizes and weights $1.65 to $2.75 Screen Door Ilinges, set 25c to 35c Does your old screen door sag? You can make it as strong as new with an Adjustable Screen Door Brace. Prices ........15c to 18c .Kfet PATTERSON'S HAMMOCKS TtL These famous hammocks are all made with deep valances and all have the lay-back pillow. You will find them excellent values at .. .!..'...;..;...;....-$2.50 to $7.00 Lawn Necessities of Every Description - At the Right Prices Lawn Mowers $5.50 to $10.50 Brass Nozzles 50c to 65c Grass Shears 35c to 65c Lawn Sprinklers 60c to $2.25 Garden Hose 13c to 22c Hose Couplings 10c to 25c Grass Hooks ' 48c to 85c Galvanized Sprinklers 95c to $1.35 Complete Line Of Ice Cream Freezers Prices range from $2.75 to $4.75 Pishing is. getting better every day. Gome in now and look over our Tackle, Line, Fishing Poles .......$1.25 to $4.00N Lines, Leaders, Hooks, Keelsy Spinners, Sinkers, Bait Boxes, Ply-Books T GOLDEN RULE O Ouofthj t&4 somc-'Ructt &u La Grande's R. C. U. Store J. L.; Mars, real estate and rent agent buys and moves houses. Prices e-y-w. UNCLE SAM TELLS HOW YOU CAN GET STRONG! FOR SALE Dr. Upton's residence. With or without furniture. Phone Main 32. Adv. 6-6-2tp. AT THE HOTELS Solilii'rs use their rltles, weighing eiglit pounds and about 40 inches long. In the lollowing exercise. It slrentlifiis Hie cliest, arms and hand muscles and makes for steadiness of nerves. Instead of the ritle, an iron rod of the same "weight and length may be used. Holding rod in both hands in front, raise it to extended high hori zontal and jump to straddle, as shown at left. Bend right knee and lower rod to left horizontal, as at right. . Resume first position, then attention. . Kepeat right, left, right. ' , SMARTNESS ACTIVITY AND PRECISION ARE THE PHYSICAL' KVPRKSSIONS OK .MENTAL ACTIVITY. Foley. Geo. A. Bntason, C. N. Barrett, E. A. Anderson, Arthur B. J. Sperry, Ed par R. Bushi and wife; W. H. Gerian, Burt Halcomb,' Portland; J. N. Praf fit, Baker; L. L. Gummow, E. H. Green, San Francisco; H. E. Mcuom'b, Lincoln; H. A. Bliss, Weatherby; Violet Publu, Carrie Frye, Baker; H. T. McQuade; W. H. O'Bryon, Chicago; E. B. Nelson, Seattle; Geo. H. Clarke, Lincoln, Nebr.; H. E. IWalker, Salt Lake City; J. J. iBruggcr, Elgin; Dr. F. Baker, New York; A. Michcner, Boise; J. H. DeWitt, B. S. Garry, City; A. P. Palmer. ' Sommer. Thos. Burns, J. W. Maharry, North Powder; J. A. Bowe, San Francisco; Geo. A. Emery; 0. L. McElroy; J. J. Patterson, Omaha; H. A. Ellsworth, oise; R. D. Rntisan and wife; G. M. Ryder, Baker; L. Z. Griffin, Chicago; W. F. 'Crandall, W. H .Murdock, Spo kane; J. D. Tahaney, A. Attmanis, R. A. Nelson, J. L. La t tan, Port land; Wymar C. Erbus, Chicago; M. J. Montieth, Albany. Savoy. L. Caplan, L. B. Johnson, Island City; Mrs. C. G. Wyatt, Elgin; Mrs. Society and Personal ANNOUNCEMENT. Social and club news for this 4 department should be given to 4 4 the Observer by phone or other- $f 4 wise, during the forenoon. Such 4" 4 news turned in after 12 o'clock, jr J noon, will frequently have to bo 4 4 held for publication the follow 4 ing day. 4" 4. 4. 41 4. 4. -4. 4 4- 4 4 A very pretty wedding . was sol emnized Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock when Miss Geneive Stoddard became the bride of Dr. George Ru dolph Vehrs, at the Stoddard home in Fruitdale. The couple were attended by Miss iBessy C. Stoddard, sister of the bride, and Ernest E. Vehrs, broth er of the groom. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Lillian Evans Reynolds. Rev.. G. L. 'Clark of the Eagles hall. The party is given' for the Red Cross benefit. Patronesses for the evening nre, Dr. Margaret In gle, Mrs. Zoe Bragg Spinning, Mrs. L. C. Prescott and Mrs. Oh as. Rey nolds; personnel of the club: Mary Newlin, Carolyn Palmer,-Helen Ran som, Lorna Collidge, Gladys Cunrey, Helen Sims, Edith Bragg and Gladys Black. day for Rooster park on a picnic and! frolic. George Lyman and Sam. Andrews left for Salt Lake last evening too at-, tend the M. I. A. conference of. the L. D. S.. church. Word" Has reached La Grande that George Good, former proprietor aSC the Sommer hotel, has sold the Bligtt hotel in Salem that he recently pur Chased. ' . ; . - Rev. L. K. Robinson, of Cove, was: a visitor in La uranae today. Hr, The Eagles hall was the scene yes- Robinson says the outlook for the terday of a benefit Red Cross bridge cherry crop is good if it doesn't turn, and five hundred party. , The com- hot too soon, mittee in charge was Mrs. E. E. -- Bragg Mrs. Vincent Palmer and Mrs. Miss Collier returned borne ! E. Polack. At the 37 tables were t -onA ,.. ...v, v Indies. An admission of twenty-five cents was charged which was turned into the Red Cross benefit. After an enjoyable afternoon of canjs re freshments were served. The coffee served was donated by the Oregon Presbyterian church, officiating. Fol- grocery y- ine lames state tnat it lowing the ceremony a delicious wed- " the'r intention to give a number ding breakfast was served. Dr. and of such Parties for the benefit of the , Mrs. Vehrs will be at home to their : "u wwo seated one hundred and forty-eight hns been attending Reed College. She will spend the summer with her .par ents in- this city. Fred. J. Holmes returned home" yes terday from Portland where he at tended the Red Cross conference. Mr. Holmes reports that the conference was a big success and a great worki many friends after June 15 at 1613 Fifth street. The Ednargal club will be hosts at a dancing pnrty tonight in the Personals. A. C. Shepherd, San Quentin, Cal.; I. J. Rosten, Portland; Mrs. A. T. Anderson, Wm. Tester and wife, New York; L. L. Cross, H. L. Doney, El gin II. E. Davis, Portland; Jack J. Schmit, Baker; Mrs. Hilda Elliott, Lostine; IW). B. MacLaren, Portland; C. E. Nolson, Vincent; Dan Anderson, J. E. Bailey, J. Aupit, Enterprise; Mrs. Geo. Bridwell, Wallowa; Corinne Bue, Enterpriss. Two prominent bankers of thia city left for "Marshficld, where they wilF . .. ' , holds its session in that city. Thejr Mr. and Mrs. Buryl Conley were in are T, j, Scroggin, who left last even the city Tuesday visiting. , ,ng and F L Mcyer8( who ,eft Tues Father Driscoll is reported to be l'8 ovenln gaming his health rapidly. - - " A. B. Muller and wife, of this city, left for Duluth, Michigan, last evening. UNITED STATES m WORLD'S BIGGEST LOCOMOTIVE; C0ST.$85,O00! - !T G. L. Larison, manager of the Ore gon Grocery, left for Portland last night on a business trip. Ellis Williamson left last evening for West Point where he will enter the West Point military academy. Rev. J. J. Tickner is in Ontario, Oregon, atending the Baptist confer ence which holds session there this week. Rprrotflrv .T. G. Kinir. of the Y. and' about" 30 small boys and girls left to- ENGRAVING for Weddings Announcements Social and Business Cards At Home Cards Steel Die Embossed Stationery See Samples At The The Observer Office Here !Ol.' etch. ; there are ' .,; world's bluest and most powerful locomotive and !t is In the United States! It Vmaantaln and 115.000 tons o-, a level stretch. The locomotive cost 85,000. weigh e only "wo on tile ordinary )ocom....1ve) and I. built on 20 wheel., excluding the 12 wheel, It can pull 200 cars, containing 50 tons ot s 844,000 pounds, is run by six engines under the tender. It is "No. 700" gt the SACRIFICE SALE SUITS, COATS AND SKIRTS . ONE-HALF PRICE SUITS Misses Jones and Rabone Located on Depot Street, June 20th. Virginian railroad
