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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (May 18, 1918)
I - A J I : A N I J 10 1-i V K N f '( J 0 1 10 It V K li SATURDAY. MAY 18, 1f)13 TWO IB ! ARCADE AI.AXIt l ItlHT IMIURITS TlllltTV . MILLION JIOIiLAU KNT.VI'K Cwyflk'lltluut, A0.fc.iivibiluut,'g. THE RIRSGHBAIIM PROVIDING a delightful easiness ' of fit, a becoming dignity' of line, a reasonable ' com pliance with fashion the Wall Street is naturally a favorite with men in the middle years of life ; We offer it in a delightful variety of pure , wool fabrics subdued' in pattern without being dull and particularly suitable for business wear - - . $20, $25, $30, $35, $40 Hills Department Store Helen Thursten. manicurist at the ; R It a; Hotel,., was yesterday advised I by (he attorneys (or the late John i Hodges that she la the Inheritor or hlg rant estate estimated at from twenty to fifty millions. The pretty little manicurist was engaged at her occupation when the news reached her.' . She wad almost stunned. She Ih grandduuxhter or Hodges. For years there has been no communication .' between Mr. Hodges and his, granddaughter, the manicurist. Soven years ago he had written ber, but she had been fur ious at him because of a quarrel between her, father and her grand father. . . -V ,' ' " Society will now be obliged to ac cept Into. It8 midst the humble mani curist who has cared for the finger nails of the rich and kept pudgy old bachelors and fresh, scions of the wealthy at arms length. , Miss Thurston has boqIu) ambi tions. She professes that-she has always had them, and that she had often slged fnr the beautiful gowns nnd gayety of fashionable lire. She will now be able to firatiry her every Whilll. .; ;: ' . Where fortune bestows wealth Bhe very often falls to bestow beauty and wit. In Ms j Thurston's case there Is beauty of a striking order, , and a' keen and refreshing person ality. ' . "Heress for, a Day" Is the name or the Triangle play where these millions are inherited, . and .Olive Thomas is the charming star who goes through a series of thrilling Incidents In this decidedly interest ing tory, This picture will be shown at the Arcade Thean;e on Sunday. .. ' , o ,. . I SHERRY'S tl"S IX , .HIM HIXH 'Tand the powerfully dramatic scenes! have been wouderfully handled by, Miss Umn, who ban already alloyed her capabilities In this sort of work; In "nine Jeana," .Metro's great .special production adapted from thai j fine old play or the same name.' "Breakers Ahead" Is a story or , strong human Interest, dealing with I ithe real emotions or (real people, I !a worthy , companion-picture to ji'Weaver or Dreums." "Lady. Barn- jacle," "Cod's Law and Man's," and : 'Aladdin's Other Lamp." . I - , o ' . 1ITIIKBKK1W ' fiKNT TO IDAHO) Cattlemen at Vnion Sell Shorthorns To Welser ItraluYnt. ' By Pmil II. Kpillnian, .'.' j .(County Agent.) ' j : Sherman and Hutchison of Union have been In tne pure breed Short- j horn cattle business btit a short time, I In fact only two years. Nevertheless ; the class of stock which they have ' purchased for foundation stock is of such a character thatthey have had i a lively demand for all the young stuff .that they care to dispose of. j those that uro producing best, in the j way of pure breed livestock. I is be- J Ing demonstrated more each year ! that Union county is the pure bred livestock breeding centers of the; Northwest. It Is up to our breeders of this class or livestock to sustain this reputation and they certainly Bhow no Indications of not doing so as the present time. ? The above mentioned breeders of pure breed Shorthorn catle sold re- i cently to C. Meyers of Welser, Idaho, seven head of yearlingheifers at a figure considerably higher than prime three year old steers are bring- i Ing at live present and If you have followed the market you know that such steers will bving at least $150. These young, heifers are to be UBed as foundation stock In starting a herd of pure breed Shorthorn cattle In the Weiser section.' . . ' i , Pack Eggs Now I We have on rtisplav a eorupl'ete stock of ..flh tStono Crocks'. O"0 gallon ' to "15 , gallons ij capacity. . - - , 1 :: , ; JUST THE TJIIXG TO PACK EGOS IN Water, Giass,75c gallon. . ' Have a complete lino .of, J-Yesh Fruits and Vegetables. iyV-;;' :r.i. rf-'.-'i : KENXEWICK STJi AWBETi RI ES, Harris Grocery .V.I - 408 North Fir St., LA GRANDE. OTiE. DESTRUCTION IS HEAVY, j jijujmijtiriJij nirfwf MTf iirtii uriir irrmf l,ftr---- -,-- ' New SPRING SHOES Pumps and Oxfords ; New black kid Pumps, the very newest patterns a,";,;''','.'.'' Price $5.50." , Ner!' Brown Kid Oxfords, Louis heel, one of the newest stvleR - . , Price $6.50 New brown kid Shoes, Louis heel, a very' dressy .shoe ' " , ',: . . . " . ;; , - v'r' Price 8.00. .', .' . ,v: -'- ' h " Many other new styles in both high and low , shoes. ' . -' . " . . L.J. FRENCH SHOE COMPANY The Spanish star. Antonio Mor eno, of the Vitagraph Players, Is perfectly at Iionie In the Vitagraph Feature, "The Tarantula," to be shown at Sherrys .today only. Mr. Moreno plays the role of Pedro MendozaT-fof Cuba. Wheu his sweetheai't CHonita, .' played by Miss Storey, becomes Infatuated with an American, his ' hatred Is clearly and convincingly registered. Luter, when she becomes a Span ish dancer, we are shown his un shaken devotion worshipping at her shrine. Mr. Moreno has been able tos give itB a strong, dramatic char acterisation, which is quite worthy of a star of his prestige and popu larity. . ..'.., :(; .. , Never before has the - Spanish senor been so wonderfully portray ed the spirit of Sunny- Spain coursing through his veins is reflect ed clearly in his interpretation. , SHKItllVK TOMOUItOW (By United Press) ROME, May 18. The allies in ie past thirty days have destroyed more than a hundred enemy airplanes on the Italian front, it is officially an nounced. . . INEW TODAY! FOR RENT A new modern house Inquire Oscar Berger, 1105 O Ave. 5-18-tf FOR RENT -apartments. 821. Two-room furnished Waverly Apt., Red 5-18tf FOR SALE. Furniture for five rooms. Also bassinette. Phone: Red 711. . 5-18-tf Charming Viola Dana again, In a role that has been especially writ ten to suit her winsome personality,. although Miss Dana Is a atnr or brilliant and versatile uttainmeuts who asks no odds of any one. "Breakers Ahead" Is a story of the sea and sea-furing people. Illuff old "Captain" Scudd. F.ric Plxley. his first mate, Mi'xe Durcly. the i-nf-rian willing to steer "The Wasp" upon the rocks In order to collect the Insurance money, and the little wair, Ruth, who grows up with the sound of the salt sea pounding In her ears, becomes very real to the spectator. -"Breakers Ahead" will appeal, to those who dwell near the sea. nnd also to land-locked people who " live rar rrom the coast, and everyone, everywhere, will admire the beauty or. the sea scenes. The part of Rut'.i makes Immense demands on the star. She 'Is first shown as u child or ton years, und then at different stages until she reaches winsome womanhood. Both Icomedy and tragedy are represented. FOR RENT 4 room house partly furnished. Not modern. Phone llhick S31. r 5-18-tf FOR GALE Ford Touring Car, 1 1917. See O. J. Bnsham at Thome's grocery. 5-18 .It iSliED POTATOES Will be given to anyone who wants to plant ! them for potatoes in (all. Phone I Farmers 2Sxl. 6-17-tf FOR SALK HIO acres ono and one half million timber; 80 acres level: 30 acres meadow; 15 acres In timothy Six mile:-, south o! town. Red 671. P. O. Uox 426. 5-1S-21 p tSTA R T H E. AT RE Today and Tomorrow CHARLIE CHAPLIN .n "A DOGS LIFE' M HIS FIRST MILLION DOLLAR PICTURE I , " " COUNTY THEASUUER :; CALL. . FOR ROAD WARRANTS. Notice: The undersigned, Treasurer !of Union County, has funds on hand with which to redeem warrants issued on the Road Fund, from, Number 1106 I to Number 1298, both numbers in clusive. ' Interest ceases on these warrants ;on April 20, 1018. ! . JOHN FRAWLEY, I Treasurer of Union County, Oregon Ap.20.27;May4.11,18. 4? 4f rJ? & 41 4" '4b ij 4 if 4 J-4 4 41 4,X READ Warb We make AVar Bread fresh every day. Every Monday anil Wednesday regular War Buns. rlvy our Liberty Bread. , We also have the most eoinjdete line bi: Jloine-inade Pies, Cakes, Doughnuts, Snails, Coffee Cakes and Cookies in the city. All made aeeordinjr to Government regulations. DUTLI BAKERY 317 North Fir St. ; Just Acrossthe Track GOMF "ir Li GAR A complete demonstration will show you that the CHEVROLET car is the best small car. For comfort, power and economy it is unequaled by any car we know of weighing less than 2500 pounds PRICE $785.00 COMPLETE W. ft. fiOHNENK'AMP CO MP ANY VULCANIZING,-Expert in Charge 0 1 "t BUY GOODYEAR TIRES, They are better '-:v ' ' " Xf