nan ay, -APRIL 19, mid
LA (JliANbii OLhLl:Vi-:U
PAGE lILHlilli
attended the : wedding of Mr. Joe
BED CROSS DRUG
STORE
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The Kodak
Store
j :Som;uOf uud alius Helen Adapts. .
J Dr. W. I), McMillan Is shading a
Jlfow dsyi in Uaker, tho guest of Dr.
l!A. MucDougall,
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; Local and Personal '
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E. K. Allen was over from En
terprise yesterday, K -
'iMrs. J. L. cVvlucss left today
for Walla Walla to visit her sister.
Mrs.' Thell. . ' -. '
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VMrs. Tom I'eacli is visiting wltt
hjur brothers and their families in
Wallowa. ' . '
Dr. D. E. Sludiird was iu La
Grande, lust- evening from Huntlttg
tou on professional business.
C. V. Bulger, a prominent hotel
man of Seattle, waB a Foley guest
lust evening. ,-
ately began preparations for enlist
ment to serve his country. "
Cecil Galloway, county commission
er, of Elgin, is in the valley looking
over road matters. .
.Fred Currey, city manager, is in
Portland transacting business.
Mrs. J. D. McKennon is able to oc
out again after an illness of turce
I weeks. i
Mrs. Henrietta U. Loiter and Miss
Douglass, or the Arcado theater, are
spendinr today-at Hot Lake. .
Earl J. Hansen and. wife, of El
uioro county. Iduho, are in the ity
visiting W. C. Hansen ana laumy.
Senator Martin King, of Kameta,
returned to his home this morning
after spending some time In the city.
The Senator was prominent in the la-rt.
Liberty Loan drive. .
'.Hazel Peck, of La C run do, is in
Pendleton, visiting, says iho East
Ojcgonian. .
rDanlel Boyd, an attorney of En.
terprise is a
olty.
business visitor in tin
(IF. B. Currey, city manager 'of .Li
Grande, loft last evening for Port
land to be absent a few days. ....
i Mrs. Clark Webb and childien
are in Union visiting .with' Mrs.
Wobb's mother. Mrs. H. Metcnlf.
Old "King" Colo is rambling over
the valley selling flid Buiuley pro
ducts which ho claims Include ev
nivthlnir from a wheelbarrow to a
tractor.- . .
Miss Avis Lobdell, of Portland
who was in the city in the Interests!
of the women employed by the O
vv left last evening for uaKer to
take up the work, there.
George T. Cochran was today no'-.
pointed by Governor Withycomoe
on a board of attorneys fop the pur
pose' of. 'revising tlx o-.aie statutes
poilnming to public libraries. Mr.
Corliran accepted tno appointment.
SHE SIONS 25.000
CHECKS A DAY FORI
SOLDI EJRS ' FA J flLIES .
--'.Chas. McCrary, the local automo
bile man, sent two beautiful Vclie
cars, to the Flcshnian Bros, in En
terprise, today.
II. A. Wills ofthis city is a busi
ness visitor in Baker for a few
4ays. ' " ;" ,
Mrs. Dan Sonimer Was In La
Grande yesterday on her way homo
t Elgin from Portland,, where she
Mrs. Grace Beaumont, formerly
Miss Grace Fereesi, of mis city, .8
visiting her .sister, Mrs. Lou Given.
From hefe she will go to Portland,
where she will spend some time with
her mother, Mrs. Mary 0. Forrest.
' in (Joles county, 111., on .the lith duvlf
or February.: 1842, at that time
hear , yio cxtvome frontier of the
civilized settlements; of the United
States. Here, by the persistent and
close application .so y uharacterlstic
of his whole life, he acquired a. good
Rev. F. W. Bussard. of the Lutheran
chutch, leaves this evening on a trip
toi Portland and Seattle and expects
to be awuy about a week. On account
of his departure there will not he the
usual . services at the Lutheran church
next Sunday.
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rtlLDRED COX
Mr. J. O. McLaughlin, superin
tendent of the public schools . of
Hood Kiver', is in the city. Mr. Mc-,
Laughlln J has many friends in La
Grande, which lie gained during his
year as Grand Patron of the Order
of Eastern Star -for Oregon.
Enrl was lately married and tliis is
his first visit to'- see the homo folks
iniv Mm Hansen. While here he
noticed a social request from -the
government for men in - different
skilled lines of work and immedl
Dr.. H. D. Shelton, dean of educa
tion at tho University of Oregon, will
speak at the business' men's noon
uincheon Tuesday. He will givo a lec
ture the same evening, beginning at
8:15, at the Neighborhood club rooms,
his, subject for the evening being or
war conditions. '.' ,
Dr. W.
the city.
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Mrs. C. H. Stevens arrived home
from Walla Walla last evening,
where she had bean visiting for' a
few weeks. She will be hero for n
- ( short time and then leave for Nam
, pa, to join her husband, who is lo
'Icated in that city. - ;
.''-QiieJIudclred''''
?:;':::NeW':;:Stjlislil
.xTrimmed'Hais
.;',':::,v:at,lhe':;:T,
Walliiig Millinery
The Lucky Thirteen card .club
met yesterday afternoon with Mrs.
i William Sawyer at her home on
Main avenue. The "usual pleasant
afternoon wa3 spent that marks the
meetings of the -Lucky: Thlrteen-
ors. vMts. Claude Scranton,, who
l.was guost of the club won th.0, Jion-
ors at Five Hundred.. . ,
Hundreds tit ttiiusanjs ct sol
diers' wives and iotlin get al
lotment checks signed "M. Con.".
Meet Miss Mildred. She signs
2f.000 checks per day. Although
she pays out some days as much as
$750,000: of Uncle Sam 'a funds,
she says she docs not fool cither
tired or wealthy after a day's
work. - i
. Miss Cox sins as deputy for
M. E. Bailey; Director of the Bu
roau of War Risk Insurance, which
lias charge of tho payments to sol-j
dicr'8 families; . V , .
I Dependable SSioes
T. Phy, of Hot Lake, is in
ft $$$ LA GRANDE
FOR THE WHOLE
. FAMILY.
Do you realize that real econ
omy lie" iivjjuylng shoes that
will give you satisfaction for
every dollar you invest.
Cheap shoes do not wear
they are built to sell you at
a cheap price. As i result
they uro not worthy of. thq
name shoes.
UTZ&DUNNCO.
make shoes that you can depend
on to give you the best possible
SHOE VALUES in America today.
We carry their line completo for
Indies who are particular about
their foot dress. Priced from ?l.l8
to $13.S0.
T QOl&EM WIS. O
One of the GOD R. C. U. Stores with an Annual Purchasing Power of
Over CO Million Dollars . 1
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STORE
F. F. & H. MEN'S SHOES
nro tho equal of any shoo made
all leathers, all styles are included
in our stocks.
Special!
Men's high grade dress welts, In
Bal, Blucher and Button all solid
leather shoes, at $4.18. ,'
i NEW TODAY;
The Mammoth Grocery
FOR RENT Modern apartmcnt. Dar
lnnd Apts., 6 Depot St. Cull Apt. B.
4-19tf
C. R. SIMKINS, Proprietor
WANTED. A : driver.
Dutli's Bakery.
Inquire,
4-13--tf
WANTED. loo Horses or Cattle to
. pasture for season. Call , Black
3,92. , ' 4-1 9-4 1 p
SEEDS
25c
After a long residence In La
, Grande as an adopted member of
jthe Ash family, whose perfect care
and comfort were prevalent, the lit
jtle white house dog of William Ash
was poisoned by some heartless per
json a few days ago. This cruel act
; immediately followed payment of a
'license fee. in the city for further
life of tho little dog.
Next Door to Silverthorn's
JUST OUT THAT IS, JUST IN
A large asortment of the very latest in
Picture Frames
at prices that will surprise. x
Harris Furniture, Store
II. 13. HARRIS, Proprietor
Where Your Dollar Does Double Duty ,
' 40G FIR STREET ' 1 .
, Prof. J. O. McLaughlin, superin
tendent of the Hood River schools,,
is here today visiting Superintend
ent Hampton and also visiting La
Grande's city schools. . Professor
McLaughlin says that Hood River
county is par excellence in patriotic
work and that the people there are
earnestly observing tho different
orders and requests of the govern
ment. ' .
Miss May Murphy is spending
day in North Powder.
the
Mrs; C O. Shubert, of Kamela, is
spending the day in La Grande.
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Putman re
turned this morning from Portland,
where they have been, for some time
visiting friends.
I LOCALS
I And
j Advertising in Brief
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Purchase Your Seeds Now, While the Assortment is Complete,
Another Shipment just received today Choice Onion Sets, 2 Qts. for ;
Wheat Savers a Wafer made of Corn Meal .::.;......,..;.i...;:................23c per pound
Our Fruits and Vegetables Fresh Daily '
PHONE MAIN 82. ' " J.2U ADAMS AVE,
YOUR PATJJOXAGE SOLICITED"' ' -'
There will be an ico croain social
given at the Christian church Fri
day evening, April 10th by the
Loyal SIstei-3. A good piOKram will
be rendered. No , admission. Adv.
4-lS-2t
Showing vacant land, present land
owners, streams, railroads, etc. R.
R. Ncul, County Surveyor,, office in
City, Hull, over Flro Department.
Adv.' . ' ; . 4-l!)U8t' pd.
WANTED Clean White Cotton
: Rags at the Observer Office; 3c
per lb.
The "Mission Tlnnd of the Prenby
tcrlan '-Church will meet' at the
homo of Paulino, Elizabeth and
Edith Payton,' 12.01 Flint Street, on
Saturday afternoon at half-past two.
' Money "on easy nionlniv payments
on lmprovil city p-'ipeity. Alto
money for farm loans ut B 'ft per
cent., . . . ' '..', ,
. See J. R. Oliver.
V," ' ',:" ," 3-21-nm
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Selected Early
loos for sule by
Co.
Rose seed pota
tho Golden Rule
4-18-21 .
Cottage Choese. Get it at tho
Pure Milk and Cream Co. Frosh
every duy. . ' 3-26-tf
It is more fun to watch your
money grow than watch It go. Buy.
Wur Savings Stamps. -.. ,
SEltVIO CHICKEN DINNER.
The ladles of the M. E. Church,
South, will Bcrve a chicken dinner
at tho Y. M. C. A. on Saturday,
April 20, at noon. . 4-17-31
The Ladies Lutheran Parish Society
will give a pie social at Lane Chapel
on Friday evening, April 19. Every
body invited to come and have a good
time. Mrs. George Maicr. 4-15-5t
Overstock of Auto Tires.
Wo havo a nuiuoor of 30x3 tiros
which wo will sell at a discount
while they last. 2-28-tf.
MAXWELL SERVICE ' STATION
overywhero.- Adv. '
The prices are still : on In the
Ivory Lino at Silverthorn's family
drug store.
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XOTICH 'J'O MKTIIODIST Hl'NDAY
SCHOOL AND EPWOItTH
:. , I.K.Vil'E. : .'.''.'. :'.;.
On account of- tlio Neighborhood
paguabt and Red Cross benefit' at
the.,.. High School ' Friday evening.
Honistltchlni,',
The Elite Shop.
10c per yard, at
Baiter, Oregon.
3-20tf
Mrs. J. K. Switzer, of North Dakota,
arrived this morning and will be the
guest of Mr. and. Mrs. H. E. Dixon.
THEATRE
.THE HOUSE OF QUALITY.
Mrs. Switzer is Mrs. .Dixon's mother.
Conductor Wilde, of Pendleton, is
spending the day in the city.
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Wesley Gutridge leaves tomorrow
morning for Ritzvjlle, Wash., where
Ihe goes to report to the local military
board.
LADIES, You can get a tailor-made
Suit as cheap as a good Ready
Mr.de Suit costs, you this seasou.
TOGGERY.
! The
South,
ladles of the M. E. Church
wiii serve a.COc Chicken
Dinner at tho Y. M. C. A. fU'.ui
day, starting at 11 o'clock,-
4-i?-lt
John Burke was arrested for beinir ;
drunk, and i now in the tity jail
; awaiting a hearing.
Fariiiers wlien in La. Grande
should wo the I'ort.iblo griiWi bin nt
Child's Auto Livery. Leave name
and solicitor will call later In the
season. . 8-C-tf.
NOTICE.
The Whole Wide World
, is Talking About .
VIOLA DAITA in "ELUE JEANS,"
Metro's TrciiR'ndniis Screen Drama. that Ecliiises
. , . . the ISest the State Ui6 Va ov Done.
.Miss Dana, as June, bei-oiiies in (his Pitduetion,
the (Sivatcfst Picture StiT in tlie World. '
, TODAY AI7D T0LICHE0W
At Regular I'ri c.s Yrui Can't Afford to iliss
' ' "Dine. Jeaii.-f.-'-..
Money to Loan.
On Improved real property Id
1 ,T)uioh county. No delays. Current
j A two-year-old roan heifer, shoe; rates. La Grande Investment Co.
sole brand on hip; have had her in Adv. tf.
my care since October 1, 1917. Owner! '
call and nav for keeninir. nml nilvnr-iONE TAILOR MADK SUIT will
tising or animal will be sold 10 dnys
from date of this notice. "' j
Mrs. Laura E. Woodell, Far- I
mers 127. . 4-I0,10t. I
lart cs long ns three Ready-made
Gowns, and cost you no more.
.'' Toggery.
TRADE.
Four-acre tract in Cnion, two good
residences, plenty of out building:-,!
few fruit trees, three wells, best of -to
land, just outside corporate limits; ;
valued nt S.",fiO0. Will take Iji Grande !
property on cash br.sls. Address Box j Fancy
004, I.a Grande, Ore. 4-'J0,24,-27 for sale
Don't forget to attend tbo chicken
dinner given by the Ladies of Ihe
ii. E. Church South tomorrow noon
at the Y. M. C. A. 4-19-lt
Don't forget the Riimmare Sale
be held In Honan Hall, Friday,
April 2fi. , 4-lB-tf
Early Rose seed potatoes
at the Golden Rule Co.
Preferred Stock Canned
Fruits and Vegatables
Can be iiureliased at oiU' store at prices which, at this
time particularly, should appeal favorably to your
pocket book. 1
PREFERRED STOCK
is a vital factor in national food conservation. Dur
ing the months of nature's abundance, the L'uite.d
States produces fruit find vegetables far in excess of
what can be consumed. Hy preserving this surplus
by means of canning, is one of the truest forms of
conservation.' A great portion of this crop is packed
under Preferred Stock Brand, v '.
You will find
at our store:
a complete line of the famous brand at
CALL MAIN 80.
PATTISON BROTHERS
GROCERY
tho Plus Ultra Class Social, sot for
Friday evening has been postponed
until further 'notico.; Those who
have received writtou or oral Invi
tations please take notice. s
PLUS ULTRA SOCIAL COMMITTEE
4-iS-2t
Frank Siodal, formerly of this
city, has sold .Ills stock of eneral
merchandise in i'lora. r . .
AlAmlll?-
Topless Sport Model
Look Your Best arid lie
Comfortable in a.
a':- UB0
FRONT LACE CORSET 1
Ihe only corset with the patented
VENTILE Z
Back and Front Shield ; .
Be fitted to the corset designed for
your figure. There are ; . . n
LA CAMILLE MODELS 2
for every figure. They are always
fitted by a scientifically trained cor- v,
sctier. This service goes with the -corset
and such comfort.
.A full line of the lutest models al-
ways on hand., Priced at $2.00 and ?
up- .':,' '.- 5,',
Mrs. Robt. Pattison -I
Corsetiere ,z
Res. 1702 Oak. Phor- Red S221 1?
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