La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, December 27, 1917, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextTiU'uiAV, i'W':CK.Mi3KU 1:7, 1017 PACK 'TWO la ';iLNUi.-: i;vi;:-.iiuj OiKiii'R I .. .-- -I -ft -I Service - Quality Dependability bring many new customers to our store Hill's Department Store 5- Imbler Schools Give Christmas Program Tim ISirH's CIii'jsliniiK Carol I Hon?!, cro.'l Notes awl FVrsor.nN of tlie Jinhlrr District. PRESIDENT ASSUMES CONTROL OF ROADS i (Continued from Pago J.) S-T-A (.irilTfi if tlicv arc found to be necessary. , .Aside Ji-om the Presi lent; s sTjiti'iiH'iir, more was lid comment in tlic capital last nijrlit on the (Jovern mciit's move. Secretarv. Mc- Adoo dee.'iiied to be quoted, and members of the rail roads' will" board said thoy would have no statement to make iyitil later. 1 1 1 YOUNG WII'K STICALS TO SAVII 1H HI!A.M) A story of cxcciitiDii.il intercut, together with the usual excellence or Pauline Fredci iek's acting hps made of "Double, Crossed," n Paramount Plcturo which will be shown at (he Arcade Theatre on Friday and Sat urday, n remarkable production. Tl; tliemc rtenlB with Eleanor Strnttqn, a young society mall on, much Til love with nor husband, who overhears n no-called detective li-y- ing' to blackmail tilni. Shamelessly plnying cvesdroppor, Eleanor liarns that in his early life her husband, whom she had been inclined to place upon tt Bort of podostnl nH an er-.n'ii-ple of perfection, had commuted a rather serious theft. ' The ."detective.'' iji attempting to got'iiim'td commit sill another by threatening to ospor.A tiio first, Touched by hor Jiusbniid's tdrrlble fear lent oho herself should learn of hlB early crime, Eleanor resolves to prevent his becoming a tlilef again by obtaining tlio paper tho "detcct Ivb" wantH for him, horsotf. . From this point the photoplay Bwccp3 through a aeries of unexpect ed and thrilling slliuitloiin until n climax wherein Miss Froderlck reaches her highest standards of act ing, brings the story to an end and Uleanor and her husband are ro uulled and happy onco more and their confidence in each other restored. (ji:iiai,Iivi; fai;i;ais coming, Geraldlno Fnrrnr, Hie noted prima dnnnn, will make her debut under Hie Artcraft trade-murk at the Ar cade on Monday and Tuesday In "The Woman (bid Forgot," a stioc tnculnr pliotodrama written especial ly lor her by .leaaie Maephersou, and produced under the personal direc tion of Cecil II. de.Mille, tho noted director. For her theme In "The Woman Cod Forgot" Ml:s M.irPhei soil has taken the story of a Prinfcsi who sells her coonliy fo, th- man "he loves. The vho',. stow is taken from a chapter in lie., early hlstoty . of Auierica telling how (he Spanish Invaded Mexico ale! er lb. It- conilrsl of Mnutciiuui.i. Klie falls (11 love Willi a handsome voiin-: Sp.-inin'd, which role H played hv the ever popular star. W.itluce ljeld. dack ii.tLi. ciiDwii wrr.i;si:s dloodv dait'i,!-: ovi;it K! I,T )!.'M.:itl.' ami. Stranger in Pulaski Defends IteimtS flll Dancer Against Tlneateliiiig Mob m Local Saloon. t.onda was In her element. The crowded dance hall, the smoking lamps rocked by (lie heavy shuffling of many roughly shod feet, and the mim'.c vibrating tho pleasure which discords can give only far from cent ers of culture, made up her life And ehe, Oondu, v.aa riueon of it all. The other night a stranger entered earn." Ills nbstinnnro at tracted Gondii's attention, and her wlieB were used to make him drink. One mount a dozen and then the gambling table. Ilefnre long he waii drunk and broke. When the laid nugget rolled out of his wick, he re membered the siren who had lured hi in to ruin. Ooiida had forgotten him. Pointing his gun and cursing the temptress, the drunken man lurched towards her. A stranger stepped di rectly la front of Oonda. caught her victim in a moment of hesitation, and sent 1:1m cranlilns to tho floor. Tho new arrival was Jim Cordon. home town unknown. To 111 m Oonda directed her atten tions, and finally provoked a pitched battle ill which ho was arraved against all the men present. ftlngle- linnded, In one of the fiercest maii confllctn ever photographed, he scat tered the brutes, only to be struck down from behind by the bartender. It, wa;i n romantic setting for the blVth of a devotion. Hello Dennett, the . popular Triangle. favorite, all Ondn, lendB all of her charming personality and capacity for deep emotion to tha sceneB of "Ashes of Hope" which show her dream of motherhood and the supreme renun ciation which Cordon's family lies demand of her. This Intensely Interesting plioto drama will be shown at the Star theatre (oday and tomorrow and promises to rival the other big Tri angle picture that was shown there.,' "The I'lame of (lie Yukon." Summerville-Imbler Branch Makes Fine Record Tho Siimmervilli'-lmbler branch of the Red CrofS went over the top in great style in (be recent rted Cross tnemheriiblp drive. Thr ,iiiota al lotted this district was 4 0(1. Under (he leadership of Anna Ilronks, chair man, and Mrs. M. II. Huron, chair man of (he membership drive, a (otal of rfi4 members was raised. F.very one Int the district is a member from I.nwana .Myers, aged 1 month, the youngest, to Orandpa Tuttle, the nbl est member, nr.cd SS years. The people of the district feel very much elated over the rertult. !MHJj:rt, Dee. 27. (.Special.) The Imbler public 'schools rTave a Christmas program In the amuse ment ball Friday evening. The dec orations were within Christmas keep ing nrid the treo was very beauti full. Kach and ovffry child received I a present. The program consisted or a four-act drama entitled "The Iilrd's Christmas Carol," which was well rendered. Christmas songs were Bung by the different grades, ' Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Williams fav ored us wi(h a song helping to make the program a grand success. The hall was filled to its capacity. Miss Kdna Holmes has been very ill the last week but is convalescent at this wriling. Mrs. Walter W'cstfall returned Friday from Beard, Nebraska, where was called by the serious illne:-:s of her father. She reports very cold weather In that country. Mr. and Mrs. Chna. Dlngamann were Jn I.a Orandc Thursday doing some shopping. j I1. if. Wcstenskow returned Saturr day from eastern poiutB where be went to sell several car loads of ap- nles. He said that winter was reign ing supienie In Montana but . th weather was somewhat milder in Utah. Andrew Anderson arrived in Imh ler fioin Monte Sun, Utah, lo visit his daughter. Mm. Dan Weateuskow. Win. Henry returned from Dine Creek. Utah, to spend Christinas with bis family. Sherwood Williams was a visitor to Klgln Sunday. CORTEZ UP TO';DATE r" r ..j .'.-". It A 1 1 1 I !. jl I it j a- v yfl r i nil Interniediate Social. An Intermeiliate social will bo held in the Sunday school of the Presby terian eblirch on Uriday evening, De cember iis, at T::'.o I'. M. All lutei niedlate students and lhelr frieml. ore cordially invited to rttend. 12-:7-:t. Tan in I b m T en Quick Deliveries nro n feature of this lumber business. When you give us an order ymi can confidently rely on getting your lumber a little, before you need it. That means no delay in construction, no wailing time that you have to pay for. Think that over. GEO. PALMER LUMBER COMPANY l.'i lail Dept. Phone. Main X THE EMPIRE CAFE It. C. Cranford, Prop. Fresh Oysters in Any Style Shank's Home-Made S nnni.h Hot Tnnmlc HOIKS f! A. M. to 10::;0 F. M.; Saturday Night to t. A. M. I'l.OKKNCE MUI.KEY, M.inRer. I.MriIJ:it Dei. 2ii. (Special.) Misa Minnie, Ileaumont caino over from Wallowa for a few days vl3it with her mother. W. E. Moore and wife left Tues day for a visit with friends In Port land and San Francisco. l.uto Strinsbam, 11. O. McBride, and Frank Perry were among those who took iii the L. D. S. conference. Mrs. l Weatcnskow went up to Perry Saturday to visit her daughter, .Mrs. Ceo. Perry. l.ute Holder has been feeling quite bad the last week aad has not h-jeti able to attend lo the meat inai ket, only part of the time. Alvidore Andiews has acceped the position at the depot recently vacat ed by IJarrel Larsen. Dr. Olllmore was called to Sum- nierville Tuesday to see Mr.' Carter who Is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Huron were In I.a Orandc Tuesday to see Mr. Hur on's brother who passed through on hlH w.iy east. Mr. Huron Is now in (lie service of Uncle Sam. Hon. Walter Pierce gave a lecture 111 the Imbler Amusement hall Wed nesday evening on why wo should join the Ited Cross. He was greeted by a large audience. Mrs. Floyd Mann, of Ln Crando. has been visiting tho Misses Snider for several days. Cbss. Uenshadlor was a business visitor (o Elgin Thursday. Mr. Xlcholds of the Oregon Groc ery Company was in Imbler Friday. Win. Westenskow returned from Weiser, Idaho, Saturday to spend Christmas with his family. 0 Alicel Schools Are Now Having Holidays AI.ICKL. Or., Dec. 2(1. (Special.) .School was dismissed Friday until January 2. Tile schools gave a very pleasing program Friday afternoon. A large crowd nus In attendance. ilov. liiclinrds gave his Christina; senium Sunday morning. The Sunday school program and tree were given Monday evening. A. L. Talor returned from Red Oak, Iowa, Monday. He reports (oua'a wcatlRr ralher colder (ban Oiegon's. The monthly League social wa held at the hemic of W. Tt. I.edbeder. The Junior League gave an enter tainment to (h-'ir mothers and I t leads December 1 !. Pansy Van ll.in.-in Is rccnveriiir from her recent illness. Mrs. W. A. Winters and daughter Margnei lie. I)iu.-er Hush, llcrtha Speckhait ami Paul Kanatll?. were 1. a (Iran.le vi.dlors at (lie school pro--ir.iiii. Mary Taylor, Ruby I.edbetter, Fubi Watkin.-'., Ilva Wright and "Jack" Wright are home for the holidays, a!:o l!ay i.e. II., -Her from Union. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ilmb-on and son. Max. of I-.'Igiu, are visiting lelalives in Alicel. Mr. and Mrs. J. II. I'lacs. of Will lews, are virlting Mr. Plass' parents in Alicd. Mi. and Mis. P. R Chrlstonson. of Imbl.T. were in Alicd visiting Christ inas day. Mr. ami Mis Olles Van Hansen "pent I'l l i la.a-; in KL:in with Mrs Van Ham-en's mother. Itat i.- llinlron has purchased u ni w nir. a Christmas gift to himself. roisnnhu the NqniiTrK. HOSIillCKO, Or., Dec. Si',. Co operathe siininel poisoning Is (he lat-sl in IXmglas county. The rounly rour( has Just appro priated f l.noo In a revolving fund to provide Ibe uiiinitions for a concerted ground squirrel drive in the spring. This Is to be repaid by the fanner? after harvest, each lean paying (or the wheat end poison ired on bis t.irni. The rust will be veiy small thiiiiigh this in i aagenienl. When Cortez conquered the Aztecs many years ago, he was considered a God by tho Indiana. Hia soldiers carried long arms from which shot tongues of flame to the great dismay of the natives and thus be had a great advantage over thoEe he attack ed. Recently in California, Cortez tgaln attacked and conquered the &ztccs and onco more he had a great advantage over the Indians. Not only did be use firearms as against the crude implements of warfare of the natives, but in addition, an extensive telephone Bervlco was at his command to carry his directions to lite forces. The recent occasion marked the big battle scenes for "Tho Woman Cod Forgot," Geraldlne Farrar's new Art craft film spectaclo In which thou sands of persons took part. Our Xmas Business was one grand rush and after a day off we are back ?n the job ready to supply you with your wants. Our Stock is Complete Prices Lowest Quality Highest Service First Class PHONE YOUR ORDER Harris Grocery ' Phone Main 70 -- Fanners Phone Black 192 403 North Fir Street Cross the Track LIilN. IMP,!. Lit AM) t)Vi; Wl.V HO.VOIlr (Continued From Pago 1.) Hl; UK.NKKIT CAItf) PAitTY I (Continued From Tugo 1.) konburt Talbot,, . Lee Bellinger, C. Kiddle, H. Ray W. LogJ.n, Hill Temple Portland and In counties where tho quoins were not met, the work is still ton, Guy Llliii, Miss Margaret Anson on, but in response to an anneal from A buffet lunch will be served In Portland yesterday, Mr. Kiddle de- the parlors. v-lared he r.ouldn't consistently recall Again the ladies wish to say that if 'he workers in this county. you know of any one who has been ".-tifent VA" Turns Trick. 'overlooked, please Invite thcln and From the very start Portland and bring them along. All are welcome Scuttle managers were worried he- and the Indies will try Lnif -show ym: sutse there wasn't a great deal of a good time. nnlse from Union county. Mr. Kiddle : -o ame to be known at Portland head- ANTI-PIOKKTIXU OtSDWAXCK quarters us "Silent Kd. of Union." I IH IIIILD I '. 'OVSTITl "flOXAL Kvery time he sent n telegram It was SALEM, Dec. 27. The Supreme 'pbiranialre in conslriistinn a'nd Court held the Portland antl-plcket- nieant something. Hi3 final report showing Union county over tho trenches with a margin to spare, was equally to the point, now recognizes that noise Is characteristic of Union conn- to. ty which has dope better than its. share in every single patriotic move- . ment to date". t'hapmati Praises Comity. The following telegram has been received from the state manager: "Portland, Ore., Dec. 25., If! 17. Fd. Kiddle, manager Christmas Mem iiersbip Campaign: Congratulations on rjreat success Union county. Cou vuy. tluink.l of. stale headquarters to the ladles of the Neighborhood Club of La Crundc and nil campaign com mittees in Intercommunity and rural district of county. Wo are all proud of your supeih record. Merry Christ mas. C. C. CHAPMAN." ing ordinance unconstitutional. It declared It aims to prevent strikes, walkouts and boycotts but held no Mr. Chapman state can compel worjiinen to forego work and not their right to r,uit work If they want The unofficial returns by districts an,i Edna, now are: Kaised North Powder..- 2S5 Union ; 740 Hot Lake 52 Ladd Canyon La Grande Imbler Elgin Cove Perry Knmela Total subscription, Total quota, 5000. i NEWS OF LA GEANDE S ama ; Happy Family (fathering Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Smith, of Portland are spending the Chris! mas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. J- P. Harvey of First street. John Harvey, a son. io down from Dufqr, accompanied by his wife and family to soeud New Year's with tho children's grandparents. Will Spend Sow Year Willi lirotli ers Mr. and Mrs. Royq McKeoth, ac companied by their children, Gindys, Dolse high school scholar, Kenneth are visiting Mrs. Mc- Keeth's brothers Aithur and Waitei tea MM 1 Ml W - The Lewald Talking Machine is one wliifh wo would be justified in asking double the price. The Lewald will play the lateral or vertical cut reeords; lias tone modi fier, inside regulator and 12 ineli turntable.' Conic in and hear it. Furniture Exchange Fir n,nd Jefferson B 1241 Dost Prices Paid for Used Furniture Ambassador Makes Denial. " PETK0GKAD, Dec. 27. American Amb.-ssador David It. Fraisris has published a disclaimer of (he Bolshe vik! charge (hat the American Hod Cross sought to aid Kaledines a:::',!nst tho DoLihovikl. o One hundred and five childien and only one grown-up in the entire cast. Tho Modern Mother Goose picture it the Star, Saturday only. 2-27-2t. Affelrs. The most advanced Indians arc being examined in lino with the policy of removal from tho govern ment ward class as soon as they have proven themselves fully capable of handling their own affairs. I.F.fJAL XOTICKS . 70 .2320 . 544 . 700 . 500 . 83 75 ,105. (Junta ijones. They are on their way fro;-.: 285 i Portland where they spV-nt two weeks 73(1 1 of the Christmas holidays with a sist 6u!er, Mrs. Loupheed, . back to theii 'a I home at Mountain View, Idaho. 300 isiiitig tiratiiiiaivnin .ur. anu Mrs. Earl Hough of Portland and their little daughter, Ola .May, are cni spending the holiday season with q i Kan a parents, air. aim .virj. J. L. unugn oc lau.i Adams avenue. 3 00 710 340 Cross Totals. PORTLAND, Die. 27. (Specinl.) Grant county has 1 700 Red Cros3 membership, a percentage of 13 Josephine, 1 300, 57 percent; Union too, 10S per cent; (Vnllowa 3000, 100 per cent. The total for the state outside of Portland is 121,308; Port land, lili.iir.;:; Oregon. 184.324. Portland is being jn?..ed. Three bands, a score of instrumentalists mil DOtl workers are now fin tho job. Leaders expect (be enmpaipn to he successfully concluded by Saturday despite (he (orrential rains. SIMPLE FKOriv FROaI PAKIS M.'Vs Indians Are Kxnm'ined. PENDLETON, Dec. 27. Umatilla Indians who feel themselves capable of managing their own affairs with out Uncle Sam's guardianship are seeking to demonstrate lliis fact (Ills week to officials of the competency commission of tho Pureau of Indian ' Annual Stockholders Mcoting. Notice is hereby given that the an nual meeting of Jim stockholders ot the United States National Bank, of La Grande, will bo held nt their bank ing rooms on Tuesday, January 8th at 2 o'clock r. M., for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors for the ensuing , year, and to transact any other business that may como beforo said meeting. T. J. SCROGGIN, 12-7 to 1-17. Cashier. ADSLPM Presents NORTHWEST NEWS I'eleernph Operators Not Kc!lllt. NK WLSTMINLSTF.H. 11. C, Dec. 27. The much circulated report that ti legr.iph operators would be exempted f inn conscription in Can ldr. received u Jolt today when the exemption elnim of Arthur W. Hoggs, railroad telegraphcc, was denied by '.be appeal body. The employing railroad sent strong letters declaring It nearly Impossible iu .uet oiiei.ttors and called Doggs whose ground for a claim was nation al necessity almost indlspensible. .lustire Mii'pby held the company's .'laini was Uised merely on economic rea ions and that it was lip to the company to put two men in Doggs' lilac if one could not be found to do the work. liilill iad Men Will Help. SAN FKAXC1SCO, IVc. 27. The Western Department railroad wnr board, cinnrising the Southern Pa cific. O.-W. R. X. tnilway official!'-, stated they -lll cooperate with Secre tary McAdei) nt nil times. Itoni.uire of College Day. PORTLAND. Dec. 211. A romance of middle western college days cul mlnnied today in the wedding of Rev. Warren K. Shirey, pastor of Windsor Park Presbvlevian church. Chicago, nnd Miss Wllla M. Slnsser. or Port land. tThe couple leave tonight for Chicago. . Jf r ' i" f i ' i Jf, v, , i If I Li. I I - r 1 s- Hi. - if: i. 4 & fcf f y In this sown ef black rtin hroad girdle In Bot'lly crushed and there are int double ra ends nt the right side. The plwes are notabiy tight but the cuff is deep ard the fold that lbs acres the shoulders of the gown Is repeated t the top of the cuff.. K A ffi I (I wn. m WWW W Directed bu VIGNOLA imoiiiWr a 1 I Dumfounded d learn of her li'isbpud V boyhood and bis immediate danger, Miss l'"redei'ii-ks Sfhcnies to siivo him. You'll In- onthr.'iUed by this? tense, j . ; 1 1 s.. 1 1 i 1 1 jj;- play of politics and social intrigue. Friday and Saturday 11 -, IM mm iiiiii Bin Coming ?Tondav nnd Tuesday 6EEALDIKE FARRAR I 1