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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (April 20, 1919)
o o R?SlTDAY,Wtoo.imo THE SUNDAY MORNING OBSERVED STVE 1 Kd Cross .. . '!'"$ of Chtji Simpson, who died at 'Is In nil Pttv u f..,. i.. . Thrt ;faniily was well kuowu iu this val- Drug Store The Prescription Stora. Fire at StniAlard Laundry , A Kr.il.,.. 1.1 x... ... .1... C?..,.A1,I laundry shortly after.noon yesterday f-avv uit jii- uepuruuuui lurcu 11 jbhort runt Afuwmii.utetf' work wlih the chemical suffice to nut out the blaze, and tho truck w-s back again at the station tea minutes afte' leaving. forced stay at the hospital MAM LOCAL J Goes to See Flyers LeRoy Parker went over to Walla Walla last niprht to be present at the aerial demonstrations in that city to- Cove Kohlicr llonio Aain Sam Harris, of Cove, who Inn been in tho service for some time, was in (he city yestrday. having jUs arrived home with bis discharge. Shools Get Their Checks Cheeks abrogating in all $27, 420. S3 were nulled out during tlm week from tho office of Mrs. A. E. Ivanhoe, county school superintend ent, to tho fifty-eiKht school dis iricts in the county. This is tho yearly apportionment received for the schools. Newspaper Man Here George Huntington Currey, publish er yf the iflftheur Enterprise, one of the bes constructed &nd up-toute weekly papers of the state, dropped into "La Grande this, morning for a brief visit with wlartves and frieiMs. Mr. Currey .is on his return from a vist to Portland, where he fonviifced the stntg highway tNyiimission that Vale and Malheur county are to be strictly in the reckoning n the matter of road improvement. According to the Vale newspaper man, Malheur county is the logical terminal. of all main highways of the state in any direction that can be named. Outside of that he says his section of country is moving right along and there is nothing that can stop it, Mr. Currey continued his way homeward last night. Ormand Is In Nampa. Tom Ormand, who has been book keeper at the Carr Furniture company for a number of years, has resigned his position and is visiting friends in Nampa, Idaho. State SiiperintrmU-nt froing Through State School Superintendent J. A Churchill is expoctei to ho a visit, or in Lh ' Cirando for a short time today, on his way through to Biiko-City.- Ho will likely arrive on No 6 at 11:25. Earl Nutter Back in Oregon Earl Nutter, a well known young man who has been some time in tut service, passed through La Oraiido this morning on his way to Port land. His parents now live at Pen dleton and he was understood to say that after paying them a Visit hi expects to return east. Pioneer Sons and Daughters A meeting is to be held at the Y. M. C. A. rooms Saturday, April 2b of the Sons and Daughters of Pioneers for the put pose of arranging for the entertainment of the annual reunion of the pioneers of Union county. Fur thur particulars will be announced later. CLERKS TO HAVE Ei CE Goes to Enterprise C. L. Hales, who has been with the Homo Independent. Telephone company the past two years, has accepted a po sition with the Wallowa National bank at Enterprise, where he will make his home in the future. Ki'iieral of Mrs. Simpson Mrs. Sarah A. Simpson, who died Friday at Pendleton, Will be buried hero today. Tho remains arrived in tills city last evening. She was the ARCADE . HAVE YOU SEEN MABEL NORMAND As-- ickey yctr" AVcll, then M snrelv tin todav ami if I couldn't met in mm -hum' Hie last fhaiirt' and Hack to the Soil C. L. Forbes, who has been travel ing salesman for the Grande Konde Meat company, will remove from La Grande to his farm near North Pow der, where he has a stretch of soil covering 280 acres. 100 acres of which is in fall wheat and which affords one of the inducements for getting back to the ranch home. Lieut. Durton Itetui ning ' Lieut. G. L. Dutton. of La Grande. Is mentioned In news dispatcher as an arrival at New York from Fr;ni': a couple of days au'o. Lieut. Day ton, who is a son-in-law of Repre sentative A. ft. Himt-'r. will he wel comed home by many friends in this city.. Another I. a Grande hoy, whose friends, will he irl;ul to so him ;i gain is liny L Dean, wli 'was named, in the same news story as having returned. UKX HALL WILL I'.K Kl'KN'K OK GOOD TLM K FHIDAY Success of He-cent Olclirnlum of Ileccnt Annlvorsay Promises Well I'm Second Friday evening of Ibis week the members of the Retail Clerk's Asso ciation of La Grande will hold their second dance of tho season. The clerks held their dance several weeks ago, celebrating the first an niversary of their organization. That event was intended to and did pro mote interest in th-s Association and a spirit of fraternity and good wiU among their number, and this dance will be counted on to renew and revive that interest and that spirit. Prot. Haines' full orchestra will be on hand Friday night at Rex hall and n good program is promised. No one need stay away for fear of luring a poor time. There is no such tiling can squeeze itself in when the La Grande clerks get out to give a real demonstration such as will he seen on this occasion. ' Displays Attract Attention Two of the window displays that received more than passing attention from the crowds that thronged the streets last night nt least frdlv the feminine portion of the crowds, were those of the millinery establishments of Miss TIardinbrook and Miss Wall ing, on Adams avenue. Not only the windows, but the whole interoir of both shops presented an appearance thoroughly attuned to the Easter spirit. Happersett Gets Many Photos From Europe Sent Him by His Son Miss Douglas Hack at Arcade The management of the Arcade the atre has closed a contract with Miss Mabel Douglas whereby she will fur nish music on the pipe organ each eve ning during the week and on Sunday for both mat:nce and evening perform ances. This will in no way interfere with the work of Mis Douglas in her studio. It is good ncwi to Arcade natrons to know that Miss Douglas has returned to hor former position as pipe organist. Moose to Have Big Dance. The Loyal Order of Moose will hold their fifth annual'lm!! at Rex hall on April 21, according to ' announcement made by the entertainment committee of that order and an excellent even ing is anticipated for nothing is being spared to have the best of music, proper decorations and a social com mittee on the ioh who will see that everyone present enjoys himself. Dancing begins at 9 o'clock and the usual one dollar will be charged. "Ilnppy" Happersett is happy to the fullest extent and meaning of that term. His chief reason for being I 1, . i. - u:.. C..1 l imjjjjy i iiL-t.uae ins ouii, oumv, v La Grande boy who is with the hos pital unit, is sound and well and will lie home with the rest of the boys be fore long. Another reason for hi;; fine joyful feeling rs that the boy never fails to remember the folks n' (home. Wherever he travels in Europe jhe manages to send some souvenir of the locality home to remind his mother and father that, his heart i:i I with them. Lately a big panoramic ', photo in colors of Nice, Italy, has Sheen received and a large number of 'post cards showing Monte Carlo find other localities. Mr. Happersett has had the Nice photograph framed and it is on display in the Toggery window. IMBLER WOMAN DOES BIG WORK FOR RED CROSS Easter Greetings.::' -' " . ' Master is" he re. Nature reflects the smile of spring in a birth of new coloring. The (hill garments of Winter are east aside and emulating; Natijre, ;e all seek to express our joy of living in new f rocks for Easter wear. Every woman knows that we have at ill times the largest assortments of ap parel and accessories in these parts. We nro proud of that reputation, imt the maintauiance of our leadership- iu this particular, although a matter of utmost concern; is of no greater importance than the upholding of the quality stand ards and style standards which have always been the bulwarks of this business -ft- Spring Dress Fabrics FOULARD'S Beautiful new figured foulards in the newest colorings 30 inches wide. Prices $2.75 and $U.u0 per yard. 'SKINNER'S' SATIN The most durable of all dress satins, in all plain colors all shades. $2.50 per yard. BARONETTE SATIN A new fabric for the coming season. A very beautiful mater ial for white skirts. Difficult to tell you about but easy to show you. Your inspection inviteil. 40 inches wide. Price $4.50 a yard. TAFFETA Many pretty skirt patterns in plaid anil striped Taffetas mch width. Trice, $2.00 a yard. WASH SATIN Flesh and white in the light "washable silks suitable for waists, underA'ar, etc. Priced $2.00 and $2.25. PONGEE New embroidered, figured and plain pongee all widths. Trices 80c to 12.00. MESS ALINE in all plain colors all' shades. Iiright new colorings for spring, lit! inches wide. Prices $2.00 and $2.25. ' -' ii-"f iff galaxy With the coming of Faster our at tention will be turned now to spring and summer garments, dainty fab rics, low shoe and all warm weath er necessities. SUITS There is a superior Holiness in the all wiml quality fabric, ll taurh of individ uality in design and each garment is tailored with that dependable thor oughness characteristic of every gar ment we soli. It will be a pleasure for you to call and try on some nl these nrtislir achievements of expert cr.il'ts nien now on display in our garment deiMirtment. i i i i NEW VICTORY BEADS More of those popular Victory li.'d Heads, of wood mid glass. I'rettily strung with silver inserts and chain. PRICE $1.00 Patent feather ColoniaJ Pumps All patent, with Joattjer medium high heel, and wolt o)b. Very good for street wear. Sunie as illustration. GORGETTE AND CREPE BLOUSES Tho Georgette blouses are mora beau tiful than ever this spring. New' shades Victory lied, Overseas Blue, lieige and new color combinations make this selection new and inviting. Some ui'o bended, some nre embroid ered, while others aro made in plain, yet new and attractive models. PRICES $6.00 to $17.50 'New Crepe do Chine blouses in mai.e, white and gray and some in stripojl patterns. Prices range from 4.50 up. PRICE $5.00 v Silk Jersey Petticoats for the new narrow skirts accordcon plaited nar row elastic bottoms. Colors are blue, rose, green and black. Also " l'ett Miockers" in same colors., ii t :t Si SILK DRESSES Each week we receive smart new frocks. Delightful models of (jeorgette, satin, foulard and taffeta. Also combinations of (leorgette and foulard, l'ekin blue, navy, beige, gray, while and pink in (leorget'e, iMany figured patterns in silks and a few crepe. We invite, your inspection. 4MgUtot$eg JMIILKU. .Ore., Aj ial ) - As the war hits and evuiy one hiis li doing their pail in we wish to lei ilie in. r;illlifjii .service pert .Ml 1!).- ' Mr eiid -d an 1 e.r. 'ti .no lui'i'i; " .i't noble wnri? : v I: now of' t h or.tu'd ly Mi; J. ('. lilatichard, of hnh'or She liii.s, flaring the penrd ci war, knit h','. Kweate--;, !') p.iirs VI sails of pajiu.iH, b:ilh r bi.s, II soil.; h of iftlrwTr-jl -verybod y 's laughing with her, so Y -miss the season's hit . ' ? ? . ONE MORE DAY! -, TODAY'S IT! ' COME EARLY! TIME OF SHOWS Ilatirwes' "Toaight . st at o 2 00,3:00 7:15,8:15 .Mrs. ninglmni Improving A letter to Mis. Pete- Hi -ver from Mr?. .1. liihKliiim, who recently left I. a (.ramie to jm her hushanil who is a,sorl;s, mad patic.nt in St. ViiKOilt hospital in Port-it.,i shirts, land, says that Mr. liingham is doing )0y clothes and knit Z pairs ol l .i -as weil a.- could ie- expected follow-! (,.nfj and :i peirs of wristlets, mak ing an operation at the hospital. Mr.-infi a total of lsl articles and -.sOr. liinghain was formerly a machinist ! nctnal hours ol worK. with the Palmer I. umber 'tympany and "dandina' Plant hard, as she i ei. lasted in the service, being retained familiarly known, has never missed is an instructor in tho polytechnic ; one day of the Ued Cn.ss v. ot k in lv: cho:jl. Later he was compelled to go, years. This is vc-y remarkable ,.s to the hospital. Vord from friends slo- is 72 years of aj.. in l.a fir.'inde will be gratefully re-, She has one son, ('. K. Ill.inchaid reived by Mr.- Ilingham during his en- in tlie'servlce DO wli THE E BIG JUICY HI a i:ssi,d within om.; oi nck or tiik i oi;iti:ci' i ;i . pILMsT "TprUhTSl mm-1'1: at Brownie j, , v - . at , IV $2.00 S 4.M fa $3.00 $12.03 vlai lie has been In for over a year, and is with the l:!!h KerJnn nt of Marines, located at St. Na.alre, in Franco, lie is weaiin one eold stripe for six ual overseas service lor I'ncle Sam. Siiodgr.iss Has Many People (,nesslnK WJile llanue "I les of Ihll Weight Shakespearean! Lecture Will Be Given in La' Grande by J. D. Stevens "Fall In the rlv-r and come out with a pockelliill of ,'ish" is the way 'Uilll SMO.If-.-..,... .I.,..l.. II... I. ... months aet-: ,,. ' i, , ' , ' .'...-... ,o i.. .i. eiiiirif, oi inn e.iuo jeieai store, wio Oils eening waH de j !' r-l ihn rightful owner of the I luaguifP out, liirgii ham In tho Snod-eriu-s siiow window because he had jcjii'Kseil within one oui;ro of-the cor-t-ct weight. Mr. Snoi grass has hd !the ham in the window for seveial (1 .ys and announied he would give It fo Hie person who guessed nearest Its correct "li:lit. Too guesses were many and the K'lfrsBes varied from 17 In 'I? ,., ,u u. ..., e,,,, one oi me recogmw.i siuoems oi;,,iat tn,. ,,.,, wu,,j Wf1.h, ,, toe great author on the i'acific coast, i frl. OUI1(lM, j;,,, Mr, fioane, Mi. Stevens is now in hiistcrn Oregon whl) ,.,, fi,r,rj,.r , talking for I he Victor loan ar.tl on his ,, and kllw, ,,, ic!ntli weight i.urn to :h coast he has promised r :i hamhoiie. i.e(t iii the ham to to ak in tois city, niher before the.,.Kh t !ift i---i o JH'"ads ami Iwisl, high school or ut an eveilrg miting. j0, mc, Wliee it wa put on tile The evi-i.t will proiiably be held in 8 i( K..th-a just tliiit-to me nmn scnooi auoitonam sn ;n u.c- U'l ti ine n ounM genera.' invitation will re extended. I : w : " - I .t'ltir'llon City- ('a;Ioi d ellt-w o Ei.kH' tlS(E N.wton pippins told liee for MV.- dance Monday Ii.k'.W Ap il ?lf,'o.r,:i. ;Hlh A:l KH:: an J their families eol- i O Si!L LH'ITIOKS UM'AI.1,101) FOR List of letters remaining uncalled for in this office for the week ending April 18th, 1U1II: Men Hirnhaum, Fred . Clark, Archie Dalton, II. li. (ileeson, Martin Matson, V.' V. Mehan, Hex O'Ncil's Meat Market Penny, John Rimby, Maud ' Sherry, II. A. . Smith, C. W. Vernon, Jes Women Hamilton, M. J. ' Kerr, Mrs. I.elia McClure, Mrs. Ilennen Paddock, Mrs. Klsie Patte.rson, Mrs. Kthel Smith, Mrs. M. P. j Stewart, Mrs. Joe l These letters will he sent to the Ulead letter office on May 2m). 11)10, if not delivered before. In calling for j the above please sy- ''advei-tised," ! giving date of list. i K. K. ttKAOO, P. St . E. W. Taylor Buys Acreage in the Island City Section and Will Farm the Place The eighteen, ai f- s in-longing to Mr. itooher just north of Island City has been puri-hiisod by H. W. Taylor who will immediately take possession and put the place in crop this year. This is one of a number of real estate deals that, have been made of late urn! the demand for the acreage property is steadily increasing. lillYAI, MiHiHIIOim TAK10 NOTK'li Thorn will be a special call meet ing of Iris Camp No. 2!IKU K. N. A. Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock for tin- purpose of uiak'ng arrangements to entertain our state supervising deputy and balloting nn applications. I.OIIIKK I.ANDltliM, Oracle. MAItY I.. WKST, Recorder. La tiramle is to ie. treated Shake -.peurean lecture t.y J. It. to a Stev- t7 Harry Turner of La ' Grande Is Yardmaster at Niort, France Word his iti .ie(t by J. H. I'eare, of th Hmc Servic, depart-,, ment of th Ud t'row, Btyiting that Harry Turner, an jld f.a Grande boy ; who ert.1 from ere, itt.now yanl oni t-er in lie': railroad yards at Niort, France. 1M i Pot far from where .jbhAiy Ofrtiatid, (ioth((t 0.-W.Gboy :i loi''.;l. 1 o o A Sound Business PROPOSITION will always receive careful attention from the officers of Hi is bank. It is our purpose to employ our larc resources in the service of tbj coiiiiiiiuiity, in preserving normal 'Imsificss condiitions and providing the credit necessary, to mc.et 'c cry legitimate de mand. ' e 0 8 Capital and Surplus, $240,0po', " 9) 9 a 9 "LA GRANDE NATIONAL BANK' MeniWi Federal lloitiv Bysteta c ;Souud, ReliSM and Progressive.) 0 ( dially invi(i ti artter.d. C .K,'i,a, Vm is 4'il'(4) hOid . lUlenn fcive a ? s'jtdAi, co:)x:,lirif E0: M.- vni ID, 000. jwowe-ij, Q).m a. " o O o o o f)8 0so 3 z n i $m&mzm&3T4 v - -m !Tj T m 9 S in