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WHAT AM El MC A STAN DS FOU
liif,' imporiaiH-c.
. ccivuljlc 111;1"
with liillim
tho sole ai;
success slia.i . . :
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enslave
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In the pursuit of eternal justice our count rv stands for
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V.'H'Ur III lllrt J 1 1 UH Jtll.-MIIL .ll lllll i.n II i. -M. lIUIHIHllir
The first is NIC-OW.. It is inc.ui
'"ast ten niillion t'io'litii!"- men anil
e final analysis will lie devoted to
iiness of winniiijr I lie war, that
i-r ., i.iniii our unstained banners. The
dav is slowly passing when "kings and czars can nod their
heads and ..ring on wars."
The second is KIIAliAT0i. The Central powers
he permitted to riot in destructive madness,
whole peoples, trample womanhood under foot,
and ravish millions of acres, tear down churches
and temples 'of art, .set aside every right held sacred by
humanity, without .sonic payment on their part for de
struction wrought. This, though, in no spirit of malice,
but: justice tempered with profound mercy.
' 1 j US'lTCE to the world humanity.
.Litmus of the earth, in order that
iiioir national destinies unhampered
iv overmastering inilitarv fear. Justice
to those brave though weakened nations that would not
bend the knee to the tyrant and who have been trampled
under the feet of the Kaiser and his ruthless Huns.
'4 The fourth is UNIVERSAL SECURITY, the security
4 of a permanent peace, a peace so hedged and guaranteed
it that never again as long as the world shall last will an
$? other war be possible. As deeply as all men pray and
V long for peace, America cannot;, dare not lay down the
sword until the boasting Jinn is taught that Wight not
flight is as true in its application to nations as lo-indi-v
vidnuls, and that common men shall be given a voice ir
all the governments of the world,
f o ,
; JIED CROSS ANdELS
they m.-.y
and unliiiiuri'eil
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7 Cod never made anything more beaut iful than a sincere
T woman in a Red Cross uniform. That emblem of divine
service destroys all distinctions of age, station in society.
ir, or those elements which go ordinarily to make up a eon
L eeption of beauty. In that uniform is manifested service.
devotion, patriotism. Those who wear it are the noblest
soldiers that ever fought. I hey are soldiers not ot de
struction, blood and national vengeance, but warriors who
unriiiichinglv at command go forth, from Alaska to Si
beria and from Labrador to J'.-itagonia, from I '.a I tie to
Adriatic, if need be to succor the. wounded and dying, te
minister to the fallen on the field and to rend the sublim
est service that ever fell to the lot of humans to give unle
their fellows. The uniform stands for the noblest insti
tiition that this great and terrible war has called into :
developed and renewed activity. In that great hive ol
effort will be t lie rebuilding of dest roved cit ies, the findiui'
of omplovmeut of millions whose lives have been rear
ranged bv the inhumanity of the linn. It will mean tin
care and'educiition of myriads of orphans whose parent
are either in the grave or worse, unmoral slavery. Thai
Red Cross uniform stands for HUMANITY in its broad
the world snail Know t In
epocll
'4.
I
est and purest sense, and when
gigantic task performed by the I
it will stand (o aghast that war s
from t he
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ail oe
be b
in.-
led lorevei
ne
Woman
Aa 1 1 rn : i
r v v v ,j i
if
Who Pay
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id of in currency escapes a lot
ot woi'ry about money matters. She has an
urcurate record of where her money goes
and a receipt for every penny she has pai l
out. licsides it's so much safer to have the
cash in the bank than in the home. Our spo
ei:il department for women will bd glad to
give information.
La Grande National Bank
-x-msimKia
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The Hcd Cross benefit Riven rrl
lay afternoon at tne local mouires iservlco
was u liuue success both socially and ; tamale
financially. In fact this was the
social event of the season. The
theatres were rilled with ladies and
ilieir parlies.
The Red Cross atmosphere pre
vailed at all tho theatres. The ladles
in rharKe and their assistants were
bi-fittlnuly and becomingly! curbed
n the Ked Crosa uniforms and a gen
oral feeling of patriotism was evl
leni. At the Arcade Mrs. Thos. Coocuue
md Mrs. M. K. Hall were in tho ro
.'elvinK line and were assisted by
Mist: Norma CoolidHo and Miss Caro
lyn l'almer and Mrs. 10. 11. Ford. At
Sherry's Mrs. Norman Frees and Mrs.
Lynn Ilohnenkamp were assisted by
Misses Helen Sims, Dee I'atty and
Mary Newlin. At the Star Mis3 Mar
iorio Silrerthoi n and Mis3 Kthel
Wright were assisted by Miss Kdlth
lirai.'h'. Miss Gladys Onrrey, Miss
Mareella llerry and Ilee Claire.
A complete list of those entertain
ing could not be obtained. Anionic
Ilie ones who ("ntortalned were Mrs.
CJ. L. l.arison nd Mrs. 'i'. J. SerogKin
who gave a party for the room of
Master John Larison. Mrs. M. !.
Hall entertained thirty-three school
children; Mrs. Krause forty children;
Mrs. llrownton entertained one room
.if gchool children nnd Mrs. Pollack
Grande's Hospital tint now seem;;
in r rance. Nor is me not
suppor at the Foley Grill,
which commences at 10 o'clock, go
ing to tie any Hinall affair, for reserv
ations have already been made by
different organizations of the city
for numerous plates. Outside of a
few small Incidental expenses tho en-1
th' i-erelnts will irn In swell the nien: '
was taken lip which netted them
about $60. OU. About 200 people
wore ln attendance.
Master Hilly Perry entertained a
few of his little friends Thursday In
honor of. his eighth birthday. Many
games were enjoyed during the aft
ernoon, after which refreshments
were served. Billy received many
i.lce presents from his little guests.
Among those present were Dorothy
Nowland, Mary Brewster, Max Ford,
Kodhan I'eterson, Anthony Brew
ster, Freddie Nowland, Jack Belling
er, Stanley Ford and Billy 1'erry.
A farewell party was given Wed
nesday evening at tho homo of Mil
dred Bush on First street for Rex
Green who left tho name evening for
Spokane to enlist ln the aviation
A hot tamale suppor was
serveu later in mo evening. i none
printing, the Foley Grill, the families present were Martha Schofield,
nnd other Item;: that usually figure j Gladys Black, Mildred Bush, Blancne
large in expenses In other events of: Black. Hex Green, Lee Miller, Mr.
i corus.
fund of the Hospital Unit boys, as the served later
this character have ben donated to
tho Auxiliary by members and others
Interested in the welfare thereof.
And patrons of tho Auxiliary are as
sured that everything will be "life
sizo" about the affair, as those re
sponsible are determined that the
and Airs. Dick l.indsey and Mr. and
Mrs. Andrew Loney.
Word has been received by Mrs.
Peter Belver that her mother and
father, Mr. and Mrs. George Ehell,
i from the Pines at Baker, will go
public shall receive full value for the 'through here Monday morning on No.
money spent, ao they expect to con-! 17 on their way to California where
thine these benefit occasions ! they will spend the winter. They
throughout the war and wish to give! will be accompanied by Mr. and Mrs.
their palrons such good values that ! Edward Kbell, of La Grande,
they will get In the habit of waiting I
for these entertainments to hpemi Miss Kathleen L. Thompson, of
their money. The occasion, like the , Union became tho bride of William
small boy's snowball, is fast gaining
impetus, and has now assumed a
runaway aspect, so that those who
conceived the idea are calling In
the reserves to take care of the crowd
they are assured will he in attend
ance at both
feast.
the dance nnd tamale j Union.
I,. Swively, also of Union, Monday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home
0 H. A. Robinson on Z avenue, in
the presence of a few friends and rel
atives. Rev. J. J. Tlckner officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Swively will resldo at
mo room; Mrs. Merton Kiddle gave j
party made up of Island City i The large and beautiful farm home
allies; Miss Margaret Kirk enter-1 of J. L. McKinnis, north of Imbler.
Gained friends; Mrs. Geo. Cochran
iail the Knffee Klatsch at the Star;
Mrs. Wm. Ash entertained with a
jarty of ladies at tho Arcade; Mrs.
Kay Logan entertained at Kherrya;
Mrs. George fltoddard entertained a
00m of Central school children; Mr.
William Kelly was host to another
00111 of Central school children; Mrs.
IT. S. Brownton enteriainea the P.
'). club and n room of school child
on, Mrs. A. L. Richardson gave a
ini-ty to friends at the Arcade: Mrs.
W. II. Bolinenkanip and Mrs. Robert
N'ewlln also entertained; Ken Scl-
jrist and Melvln Palmer gave a party
o 11 number of their school friends.
Many others gave parties but their
inmes could not be obtained.
The Red Cross derived from, the
leneTit the sum of $lo:.50.
Mrs. Norman Frees, on behalf of
ho Red Cross, was very enthusiastic
iver tho success of tills benefit and
"lid compliments to tho theatre mnn
gers for their liberal donation of
'heir theatres for this occasion.
"Too much can not bo said in com-
dliuenting the theatres for their sup
ort." said Mrs. Frees. "They will-
gavo up their whole matinees
when we know It was a s.icri
In some instances they had an
attraction hooked which cost
more than their regular pro
md we thank them most heart-
ngly
'o us
'Ice.
'xtra
hem
.ram :
My."
was the scene of a happy family re
union Thanksgiving Day, when Mr.
McKinnis entertained fifty-nine of
his sons, daughters, grandchildren
and friends with a big turkey dinner.
Some of the relatives came from a
distance, A very enjoyable time was
had 'by all. The guests or Mr. Mc
Kinnis were: Mr. and Mrs. Clemet
McKinnin, Miss Ona McKinnis, Mr.
and Mrs. W. F. Hug, Mr. ltci nal Hug,
Miss Mabel Hug, Miss Theluia Hug,
Mr. and Mrs. H. McKinnis, MisF Faye
McKinnis. Mr. Ronald McKinnis I-c-noro
McKinnis, Mrs. I. A. Illngaman,
Mr. Harold liingaman, Mr. Ivan Bin
gamiui, Miss Mae Bingnman, Miss
Opal Bingaman, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Davidhizer, Mrs. George Bade, Miss
Great Bade. Aileen Bade, Mrs. R. K.
I.ee. Veta Lee, Mr', and Airs. Thos.
McKinnis. Carl McKinnis, Kva Mc
Kinnis. Mr. and Mrs. .las. McKinnis,
Donald McKlnr.ls, Mr. ' and Mrs.
Frank McKinnis, Mr. Ralph Mricin
nis Miss Vina McKinnis, Mr. Cecil
McKinnis, Johnny .McKinnis, Francis
M Kinnis, Kathlyn McKinnis. Kieth
McKinnis, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fine,
Mr. Theo. McKinnis, Rev
The Neighborhood Club will meet
Tuesday afternoon, December 11th,
at their club rooms. This will be
conservation day and an Interesting
program is being prepared. Mrs. A.
T. Hill will read a paper on "Our
National Forests." Mrs. J. D. Slater
will give a reading on "Our
National Parks." The program will
conclude with a vocal solo by Mrs. J.
J. Carr.
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Mrs. Peter Reiver entertained at a
theatre party Friday afternoon and
afterwards served coffee and wafers
at her home on Spring street. The
guests ware Mesdames Hanford, Saf
ford. Fullii'igton, Jesse, Recklin,
Kbell, Dittos, Bull and Parker.
Miss Irene Rebec and Frank Lewis,
an employe of the O. W. R. & N.
were quietly married Tuesday even
ing at 8:IMi o'clock at the office of
Justice of the Peace Arthur C. Wil
liams. The Jrouple were attended
by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tllngner.
Mr. Lewis and his bride will reside
at 1G07 Sixth street.
The Hill Sew-So Club attei.ded the
theatre party Friday afternoon nnd
and Mrs. 1 en ioved Ihn nictm'..i nnri i,,.i.i
Archer. Ruth Archer. Kdith Archer lr ii.ni.. i,u ti, .,- ,.....
be held at Mrs. J. Whitby's. All are
invited to lie present December 22.
Rex hull will contain one of the
uost representative gatherings of La
Irande and Imbler citizens next
Tuesday evening thai, ever assembled
v 1 1 1 1 1 11 its four walls and balcony, 1111
ss all signs fail, for everyone who
I. inces or lilies to waleh good dane
ng and enjoy good music is going to
ttend the benefit dance given by tho
ruiy and Navy Auxiliary for La
ller.t Archer, Jimmy Archer, Mr. ami
Mrs. Fisher, Ktta Whitcnmb, Dtirtha
Whltconib, llessie Ingram, Alma In
gram, Leo Ingram, Mrs. McKenzic
and Mr. J. L. -McKinnis, host.
A parly was held at the L. D. S.
church Tties.lny evening by the M. I.
A. and Relief Society Tor the benefit
of missionaries abroad. The pro
gram consisted of an address by
President Peter G. Johnston, a ocal
solo, "Sing Me to Sleep." by I'olry
Cooper and a vocal duet by Retta
and Zclpha Allen. Light refresh
ments were served and then followed
games and dancing. A contribution
Mrs. A. V. Nelson entertained the
Biliiken club Thursday afternoon.
The club devoted their tinio to knit
ting. A Hooverized luncheon was
served.
Mrs. Stella Lnvel! (nee Blackmon)
was given a surprise shower by twen
ty of her friends Thursday evening
al. hoi homo, SOU M avenue. A pleas
ant evening was spent with refresh
ments served at a late hour.
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PIltST METHODIST
Clll'lU'li
(Geo. II. Fee..
Sunday School.
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ln th. cM'niug tin 11
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lv. G. 1.. Clc.rii Mil
News of thep
I,l'.SCO.'AL jnrw-w
Pastor. 1 I
a. m.
: 0 11 ;,. m. j
will be urii'M i
at 7 : :U p. m. I
peak.
M.IL"
W'ils
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FIRST BAPTIST ('lU KCIl
Wuth School. :i:t.-. Mrs. J. W.
Mle. Superintendent ; Miss Edith
111. 1 n:,inist.
11 niir.' sen ir 1 1 : 1111 a. tu.
V. P. I'.. C.;::n p. 1:1. Miss May
l.y. rtesiilent.
il mi : 11 ice;', at M. E. church at
PliESIlYTKUIAN eiiria'U
1 Sixth nnd Wuhini:ton )
SahhaMi Sclinnl. :i: l"i a. 111.
.Moriiinu sei 1 'c, 1 1 : 1111 a. in.
Ri-v. G. 1.. Clark will speak.
l .11 1 si inu l-.ui'eiu nr. i : .HI p.
I'nl'MI i:r, :- nt M. K.
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LATTER DAY SAINTS.
I Tabernacle Kourtii and O. I
M. I. A 111
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after el
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Sixth St.
I'lil.ion 1
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ill f Si'
1 P. l.
'uciH'ay at
"very Thin
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ST. PETER'S CHURCH
Service of Intercession, Thursday,
7:4i; p. 1.1.
Holy Communion, 8:00 a. 111. (ex
icpt first Sunday ln the month.)
Sunday School, 10:00 a. ill.
Morning Service, 11:00 a. ill.
Evening Service, 5:00 p. 111.
Sunday, the second in Advent, is
so!netiuict called Bible Sunday, as in
epistle and gospel for the day
1 we are reminded of the scriptures
Iv.hi.'h were written for our learning,
j The subject of the morning sermon
j will be. 'The Bible is the Word or
at J God." Ibis claim Is substantiated
s:i'i.i a fonfoid manner, by its
! ('1 :uprelic:i..iveness; (2) Universal
1.1. lit): ("I Kmlilringness; ill Continu
al . a! E.'l'ectiveness.
ty eievy T:iu:sd.i
All lueitiiiLS held in the 1.. I).
:i.l Wu-diington ) Tabernacle, eiu-n-r Knurl h and O.
W .'.I:a
AN SCIENCE CHURCH I
r l-'ii.-'i
. Si tiiiiil
. sell ill
...lay ei
Choir pi.iitice Sunday night at
1 1
ei.ing meetings at I
iri: ruiinis open Mnti.l.iy Wei-:
; ini Saluid.i.y al'terninins fiom !
. 111. Corner Fiist and Wash- I
I'l.'.iun
CliAltl US .1. BLACK. Bisiiup.
SAl.VA rioN ARMY
"lines tn.-etlna. ll:.tf a. m.
-iir.iliv M-Jioel, H:e.i p. m.
V. P. I ., ii: 1:, p. m.
S.lh.itnn senice. S : o v p. '11.
Fl.tiRIACl: E. l'OCl'E. En-ign.
I'lll'UCU OUR LADY OP THE!
VALLEY. j
Low Mass. S:iu a. in. !
High V.iss. li'::l'.i a m. j
Beuedtrtien. 4: I'll p. m. I
P. J. DlllSCCil.L. V-,ti.r. j
Sixth and K. . Uhene Main ji.
ICAPT. MAE 1'I.ACK. Assistant.
Suti.l
V..M.
M E. CHURCH SOUTH
Cm nei l'ir and Ja. ' -en I
e school. ": I". a. m.
pin:. ' t : iei a. m.
ling. '. : ::n p. in.
V. p. SMITH. I'.i
; CHRISTIAN CHURCH
; Snnd. v School, ;i;4r a. m.
Morning service. 11:00.
' A delegate from the Bois Confer
enre will speak ill (he morning.
Uni hi sen ires at the M. E. church
'at ?:" p. in.
Chi ;.-:;an Endeavor at 0 : ;;o p. m.
Cum j bring a friend.
I'iacr ii'.eetiug Thursday eeninc.
II L. EOlilh Pastor,
i SPIRITUALIST SOCIETY
Meets ci cry Sunday evening. 7:30
p. in., at Mrs. Morgan's home
Eifth avenue.
on
r.iox
Me-
LUTHERAN CHURCH
I M Street. I
r.-henl. 1 ii : en a. K!.
: hti ice. 1 1 : liil a. ,l.
F. W. P.USSAIU). Pa'tor.
WATCH
OurWindows
Now for
Christmas .
Suggestions
for
HIM
A big assortment
of practical gifts
on display now at
our store. All
kinds of holiday
sets brushes,
manicure sets
ties, sox, etc., in
pretty sets for
Christmas gifts.
1
CopyrlEht Hart LVci-'-r - -.lav-
BUY .
for
, A MAN
the Things
He Would
Buy for
Himself
Our men's wear
department can
offer a host of
suggestions for
Christmas shop
pers. You are in
vited to visit at
any time.
A Big New Line of
Ties
Jus!, arrived, especially for the holidays.
You always give one or more ties for
Christmas r'ifU make your selection
curly if you want the best. We have
every grade of tie, ami every color and
design for you to chooso from.
Call and look over the big display in
our men's department; pick them out
they are nil priced and you can wait on
yourself. Prices:
25c, 50c, 7r,c, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00
Comfys
Just what he would want when
he gets up Christmas morning.
Have them all ready for him.
Grey, green and plum colored.
$1.85 and $2.00
Also some with leather, soles
and heels.
Do You Know That-
I TOE-HEEL I :':
When you give Interwoven hose,
you are giving the best! Y'our
' "h-nds appreciate them because
lie; nr.me Interwoven is stamped
o:i tiiu,i.
The most durable silk hose
lla:!i'lv n i.sili. nf
acks fn sonv. fripml Wlinn
you buy ihcm this year, lie sure
:''ji're getting Interwoven. They
n, ay cost yo'! a trifle more, but
they r-e thy best, and that's the
i:i:id y."U want to give.
In pray, white, champagne)
tan i.i .1 blue!: silk. Price:
s;;.j'J a Box, or (iC: a Pair
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If you wish your gifts to be of such character
that you will he pleased to meet the recipient
FACE To FAGE
in yeai-3 to come, try us for JEWELRY of
known quaity.
One of the finest lines of .ngh-enide bracelet
watches, lavallieres,, rings, brooches, chains
and jewelry of every description.
Libbey Cut-Glass
Stovfer's Hand-Painted China
Sterling and Coinaumity Silver
Waltham, U!f in, Howard
and Hamilton Watches
Waterman Pens
Evershaip Pencils
We consider it a pleasure to show our line,
whether ycu purchase or not.
Shop Early
G. S. BIRN1E
Jeweler and Optician
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