LA GRADD VtiXlXO OBSERVER.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1918
SpongeS
Our stock of sponges is large and contains a
variety of kinds and qualities.
Bath Sponges
of every kind and size.
Buggy and Auto
Sponges
of just the grade you want.
Grass Sponges
for boats and rough use.
Toilet Sponges, Surgeon's
Sponges, Etc.
If it's a sponge for any purpose, we have it.
LA GRANDE PHARMACY
NEWS OF LA GRANDE
Adolph Newlin, Mgr.
Quick Delivery ' Phone Main 40
. . La Grande, Oregon.
. Thrs ! more Catarrh In this section
pt the country than all other diseases
put togother, and Cor yearn It wag sup
posed to be Incurable. Doctors proscribed
local remedies, and by constantly falllntf
to cure with local treatment, pronounced
It Incurable. Catarrh Is a locul dlscaso,
greatly Influenced by coniitltUtlwiial oon-
-dltlons and tlioreforo requires constitu
tional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Mcdl-
"Cine, manufactured by F. J. Chenry &
Co.. Toledo, Ohio, Is a constitutional
.remedy. Is taken Internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
of the System. One Hundred Dollars re
ward Is offered for any oase that Hall's
'Catarrh Modk'lna falls to cure,. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
v F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
"Sold by Druggists, 70c.
; Hall's Family f His for constipation. .
Senior Gymnasium Class The sen
ior gymnasium class of the Y. M. C, A.
will open for tho Benson tomorrow
evening ut 8 o'clock. Because of the
fact that the gymnasium was in use
by the Homo Guard on Tuesday nncl
Friday evening, it wns impossible to
have the senior classes. The Home
Guard now meet on every Wednesday
night and from now until June 1 the
senior gym class will have the gym
nasium. All members interested in
this class are urged to attend tomor
row evening.
I' pays to advertise.
' -ji nn J,h ,1 in i . ' '
Joseph Mau Here 8. F. Whlto, of
Joseph is home from Portland,
see
Returns to Iniblcr Mr. and Mrs.
J. H. Walker returned to luibler to
day. .
Returns Home Mrs. A. C. Glenn
of Sumuierville returned home to
day. Visit Friends Mrs. C. E. Keen-
an of Iniblcr Is in town visiting with
friends.
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VlsiU In North Powder Miss Ver-
da Graham is id North Powder visit
ing relatives.
e
Imbler Visitor Mrs. Dan West
enskow returned home to Imbler
after visiting here.
Passenger to Hummorvillo Mrs.
J. M. Choato was a passenger to Sum
morvillo this morning.
e
(Joes to Cove H. C. Lorenz who
Is in the sheep business at Vale went
to his home at Cove today.
(Jons to Vincent W. A. Cochrane
who has been in La Grando on busi
ness returned to Vincent today.
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Returns tti F.nterpriKO T. D.
Whltmoro who has been in Portland
returned to Enterprise this morning.
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Visitor From Allcel Mrs. C. C.
Cuten of Alirol who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. I). F. OwBloy,
roturnod home.
Goes to Enterprise F. 0. Johnson
auditor tor tho stalo Industrial acci
dent commission, was a passenger to
Entorpiisc today.
o
Food Regulations The Harris
Grocery has a full explanation of all
now food regulations in their ad
vertisement today.
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Goes to Limtlue Harry Wlnlngs,
who has boon employed In the ship
yards at Portland returned to Los
tine this morning.
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Goes l'p tho Rruneh I. J. Atwood
of C. H. WlnBlow & Co., Portland,
was a passenger to points on the
branch this morning.
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Vincent Visitors Mrs. H. I). Stn
ccy and children who have been visit
ing Mrs. S. T. Ellsworth returned to
their home in Vincent.
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C'ovo Visitors Mary Miller and
Dolly Survey who havo been doing
somo npplc packing at Imbler, re
turned to Cove today.
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Visitors From Canada Mr. and
Mis. W. C. Straley of Alberta, Cana
da, are vlnltlng their daughter, Mrs
Harry Mlllor at Paradise.
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Obey Food Regulations The
stores of the city are making every
effort to carry Out the food regula
tions made by tho government.
couple are both well known people
of La Grande and their ninny frlonds
wlBh them countlcsB years of happy
wedlock.
Out of Hospital Mis. Mary Mc
Kenie of Summervillc was here today
after being confined to the hospital
for the past six weeks, suffering from
the result of an accident two years
ago when her hand was badly injured.
.
Miss Hug Leaves on Trip Miss
Lydia Hug has started on her trip to
Grants Pass to visit with her brother,!
August, and his family. Before reach
ing that place, however, she will visit
with friends and relatives at La
Grande, Baker, Portland and Bandon.
Kcd Cross War Drive Committee
The executive committee of the Red
Cross War Drive will hold a speciul
meeting at tho Y. M. C. A. on Friday
evening. The matter to be discussed
will bo tho delinquent list of subscrib
ers. While the delinquent li3t of
Union County is not a very lurge omv
yet it is the hope of the committee to
reduce it down to a1 minimum. All
members of the committee nre re
quested to be at the meeting at 7:30
sharp.
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Neighborhood Club llenefil Last
night at the Neighborhood Club
rooms in the library a program was
given for the scholarship lotii '-ac-'
fit. All thoi.e unending report a
fine program and an enjoyable -social j
hour. There wore not as many out
as expected on account of the cold
weather but several ladies have
phoned their regrots, owing to the
weather and other duties and will
glvo their admission fees to the canst1
anyway. Tho ladles aro all urged
to support this fund.
SOME, COLD
Moans some .-lothes. We'll surely make a "hit" with both your judgment
"and sense of economy if you will only give us an opportunity to show you our
winter wearing apparel
Men's Wool Unions $3.49, $3.98
Men's Wool Sweaters $3.98, $4.98, $5.90
Men's Wool Shirts $1.98, $2.98, $3.49
Men's Wool Pants . . $2.98, $3.49, $3.98
Men's Wool Two-piece . ......... . $1.98, $2.25
' Men's Wool Sox ; .. 49c, 69c, 98c
Men's Mackinaw Coats $6.90, $7.90, $8.90
Men's Stag Shirts $4.98, $5.90, $6.90
Men's Heavy Corduroy Pants . . . . $2.98 $3.98
Away with Credit Slavery Start February Right Pay Cash
New Goods
Arriving
Every
Day
Formerly The United Store
Just In
New Suits
New Coats
New Waists
ANNOUNCEMENTS , !!saIe-
whero tickets also will be on
i-ao-tr.
THE AMERICA ItKD CROSS
La Grundc Chapter
La Grundo Oregon
January 31, 1918.
Will Speak to Young Men Dr.
Chas. A. Phipps, acting pastor of the.
Presbyterian church, will speak to tho j Sjiccinl Notice to the Itelntivcs of
young men of the city at the Y. M.j Soldiers mid Sailors
C. A. on "Hitting the Trail at the Tho Bureau of Military and Naval
Hard Hill" on Sunday afternoon at 3 Insurance announces that only about
o'clock sharp. The series of lectures one-fifth of the enlisted men havo
that will bo given by Dr. Phipps is as yet applied for insurance.
tho same series that he ha3 been: . If a man has been enlisted betoro
called to many places to deliver at October 15, 1917, ho has until Feb.
a large price. Here is an opportunity! 12, 1918, only to make application.
for the young man between the ages. If he euMnted after October 15, 1917,
of 14 to 24 years to hear a great ' ho has 120 days during which he may
series of lectures on ''Life Problems.", make such application.
Field Glasses, Etc.
Those having field glasses
scopes, etc., that thoy will lend or !'ay
ncll to the U. S. government, please
call Walter Parker. . 1-2 D-2t.
Parents are urged to send their sons
to hear the lectures. No admission
will be charged.
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Hoys Scouts to Heli La Grande
Boy Scouts havo received a copy of
tho letter sent by President Wilson
to Mr. Colin H. Livingstone, prosl
Vsnt, National Council, Hoy Scouts
of America: "My Dear Mr. Living
stone I desire to entrust the Boy
Scouts of America with n new and
important commission, to make them
the Government dispatch bearers in
carrying to tho homes of their com-j fill it out and send It to him before
munlty the pampinuts on tno war, f omunry 12. ul-31-tf. wl;2-8-lt.
prepared by tho committee on Pub-1
lie Information. Tho excellent scr-j i:iverin Parent-Teachers,
vices performed by the Boy Scouts j Tho Rlvorla Parent-Teachers As
In the pant encourages mo to believe j soclatlon will meet at the Rivcria
that this new task will bo cheerfully t school . Thursday at 3:00. o'clock.
Special provision has been made
for the families of men entitled to
!nsur.inco to fill out special blanks
which may bo Bent to the enlisted
men for their signatures. Dr. W.
D. McMillan has a large supply of
blanks for this purpose and If any
relativo of an enlisted man desires
to avail themselves of their right to
war Insurance they may obtain theso
blanks and send them to the boys AT
ONCE. If you know of any enlisted
man who has not made application
for war risk Insurance, get a blank,
Goes tn Knterprl.se Mr. and Mrs.
G. I'. Hammond and children of
Roseburg, were passengers to En
terprise whero they will make their
future homo.
' and fnithrully discharged. Yours
1 sincerely, Woodrow Wilson."
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Miss May Murphy will talk on i
ening.
:ard-
Wo-the Producer
Clean it - distribute it
equitably
'To'fc&e Railroads'
. - Speed if
j High School Girls Practice The Loyal Sisters.
High School Girls basketball team are: The loyal sisters of the Christian
j practicing for the big gnn)c of thej church will hold a social Friday cv-
Wlll Live nt Ktarkcy lack Starco . season, with tho Pendleton High! ening at the Christian church. A
and his hrldo of tho month returned j School team, on F?bruary H, in the. pood program and refreshments,
rrom Idaho. Mrs. Stareo Is an Idaho local High School gym. The Pendle-I 15c will be charged. l-29-2t.
girl. Thoy will' make, their future 1 ton team won tho stale championship!
homo at Starkoy. I last year and are out to duplicate the! A Christmas package addressed to
stunt again this year. The local team j Jasper Perry, Camp Mills, has been
Registered at Si, miner At the j will put forth a mighty effort to dc-1 returned. Sender please call nt
Summer hotel the following are leg-' Teat them this yaar. The local team Nowlin's Hook Store. l-28-30wk2-l
has only one regular this year in the:
person of Miss Thulmn Oesterling,1 ted Cross llcnoflt Concert,
captain of the suud, and it was hcrj Tho date of tho Rod Cross benefit
good work that contributed largely; concert given by Mis. A. L. Rlchard-
isterod: Frank Jackson, Stinimer
vlllp; Mr. and Mis. J. H. Walker.
Imbler; II. K. W'ost, Imbler.
Rummage Sale
A rummage sale will be held all day
Friday, February 1, in the basement,
of tho M. E. church. . 1-29-21
Comedies that aro comedies Is the
reputation tho Mack Sennott Para
mount productions have. A new one
will bo shown nt tho Arcade. Mbh-
nd Tuesday... 1-3- 2-2.
A smashing good border drama,
''Her Country's Call," with Mary
Miles Minter, at the Star Saturday.
1-20 2-1
Sec the raid of border outlaws da
a frontier village in "Her Country's
Call" at the Star Saturday. 1-29 2-1
And
Mary Miles Minter at tho Star Sat-
urday. - 1-29 2-1.
it . n r i When you are in need of a nets
AuVertlSlIIg 111 Oriel Truss, and wish one correctly fitted,
i call at Silverthorns Family Drue
Store, where you will find every style
of truss to fit all cases. Also a com
plete line of Abdominal Supporters,
Bells, Anklets, and a complete line of
surgical supplies in stock at all times.
. 1-29-2-1
Sale Postponed.
Tho sale at Ed Avers ranch
has been postponed until Tuesday,
February 5th, at 10 a. m., sharp.
Free lunch at noon. l-30-4tpd
Do you know what a Truffler in?
Dorothy Dalton Is one in "The Price
Mark" at tho Arcade Monday and
Tuesday. 1-31 2-2.
Don't forget the Red Cross benefit
concert Monday evening, Feb. 4, at
tho L. D. S. Tabernacle. This will
bo the most enjoyable musical and
social event of the ceason. 1-30-tf.
"The Price Mark" is a sensational
love story starring Dorothy Dalton.
At tho Arcade Monday and Tuesday.
1-31 2-2.
FOR SALE WHEAT FARM
Section of grain land, seven miles
south of Byron, Yakima county, all
In cultivation, 550 acres summer
fallow ready for seeding, deep vol
canic ash soil; never falling well,
equipped with pump, wind and gas
power, 12,000 gallon reservoir sup
plying water under pressure for all
Mary Miles Minter In "Her Coun
try's Call" at tho Star Saturday.
1-29 2-1
0 1-2 per cent Money
J30.000 for long term at 6 1-2 per
cent Interest for loans on Grands
Rondo valley farms. See W. B. Sar
gent at La Grande Investment Com
pany at once. 11-22-tf,
Travel from a hill-billy's hut to"
high life with Mary Miies Minter at
the Star Saturday in "Her Country's
Call." 1-29 2-1.
Kodak
Studio.
finishing done
at Hart's
1-10-26C.
.Money to Loan.
On Improved real property In
Union county. No dolays. Current
rates. La Grande Investment Co.
Adv. tf.
Why wear an uncomfortable truss
when you may have one perfectlv fit-
purposes; now watering two bands i led, and of the very latest and best
To Consumer
save it
For
Sale
Aid Society Meets The M. K.
Ladles Aid Society held a social
mos'llng at 'the home of Alru. A. W.
i l.effel VVedneFday afternoon. About
; tvroMy -five ladies were present.
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i I'lVanilncs Postnfl'U'C Clerks
; Chief Clerk Albert Rand or the rail
i r:ty mail service was in town yostrr-
day examining thr clerks In the La
; CI ramie postoffice. All passed the
: examination successfully.
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. Foley Guests At the Foley hotel
j are: Daniel Royd, Enterprise: J. W.
Illrkford, Elgin: Geo. T. Mayliew,
; Nampa, Idaho; Marie Johnson, Xam
la. Idaho; Roy M. Hell, and wire.
! Cove.
to the defeat of the Wallowa team a 30" and a group of visiting and local
few weeks ago. The forwards of the '""sicians is Monday evening, Feb
local team aro unquestionably as good
New 1G18 Maxwell, taken in on a
Reo trade, for sale at a sacrifice.
1916 Dodge, good shape.
1C15 Ford at the right price.
USED BUT NOT ABUSED
S 1414 Adams Avenue
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Daniel Auto Co.
St. IVtcr's Auxiliary Meets Mrs.
; Fied Gasklll was hostess to tho St.
; Peter's auxiliary to the Red Cross
; at her homo Wednesday afternoon.
.Vine billies were present and several
i hospital gurmenls were completed.
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Return to .losei'h Mr. and .Mvs.
; fv A. Scott and Mr. and Mrs. II. C.
' SoUt returned to their home in Jos
eph this mm aim:. They were ar
coiapiinied by Miss Hell Counsell of
I add Canyon who will visit with
thine fin- a few days.
. A
i The Income Tax M;m Says: If
you Tail to file that income tax re-
iluin litdoiv March 1, and an Intern
al revenue officer later discovers
lhat vnn should have made one. your
tax will ho Increased Just one-half
and ou will have to pay a fine he
side.. ...
ilimell-Uimli Wedding On Sun
day alternoon Ret. It. L. Ford was
ilie officiating minister nt the wedd
Im; of Iia I.. Unwell and Ruby Lamb.
The ceremony wns poiTnrmrd at the
panonape where a large number of
friends weie pie;.ent. The happy
as can he found on uny team. They
are Alices .leanette Stoddard and
Martha Schofield. They will keep any;
guard busy all the time, and if the!
locnl team meets defeat at the hands .
of Pendleton, it will not be the fault
of the forwards. The other members;
of tho team are comers and are mnk-j
ing excellent progress for their very:
first year nt basketball. Kuth and
Gertrude Courtney are playing fine
ball; Misses Helen Owsley, Artice,
Palmer, Thehna Nixon, Marion Wheat- j
ley mid l.nliue Osborne are valuable
basketball material and the closeness;
of the playing ability of all the girls;
on the team makes it a difficult mat-;
ter to pick a representative team. ,
1, at the L. D. S. Tabernacle. Tickets
mr.y be exchanged for reserved seats
at Silverthorn's Drug Store, Thurs-
of sheep and 100 head of horses;
lays well, fine view; roads admit of
maximum load to railroad ware
house. Other nearby land available
for farming at low rental makes It
desirable for extensive grain grow
ing. Price $20 per acre; terms if
desired. Owner in care Observer.
l-29-6twkltp.
style, at Silverthorn's Family Drug
Store. 1-29-2-1
See how Mary Miles Minter
handles a gun in "Her Country's
Call," at the Star Saturday. 1-29 2-1
liandon Work starts on now con
densery here.
ay
Triangle's Gunfighter
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THE STROLLER-
I saw tills tho other day and
thought it war. pretty good:
.. "Absolute ei idence have I none, '
I Hut my aunt's chut woman's sister's '
son
' Heard a policeman on his beat
. Say to a housemaid In Downing
street. '
That he had a brut her who bad a:
I friend
in W
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Who knew for a fact when tho war- ; )jW..
would end. i :T
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Gray mare. t years old. weiL-1-,! ' : .'7.-y,'V lifV'?
SSO or nil.). Ilranded G. G. en left: .xW'Ai'4 Ttife Y
Demonstrating that human rights must be
saved at the point of a gun
And
Triangle Comedy
A BOOMERANG FRAMEUP"
sholder; has strip of hslr knocked :
off left shoulder through brand. 1
1-2 Inch wide and S Inches' long.
Mane roarlied ami has foretop. :
ll.:y fillie coli : no brand; IS ran.
old, running with mare when last ;
seen. Reward for Infortunium I"t l
Ing lo their recovery. F. H. F.MK.
1521 Monroe Ave., Ln Grande.
l-2t;-2.1-d. ;
Mmm&
Lffiiifc4$5.
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