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PAGE EIGHT
TITE L'A GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
Thursday, May 7, 1925.
THE L'A' GRANDE EVENING 0I5SEUVEK
PAGE NINE
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-'JT''iiTTlifiniifri tiiiuniill 'a if tl lllVl f ilin HMiiarf iiiiii'irtWii Mliini liMULJiiiL. ilililiilinil ! flirt iiriiMl
""41. J , .Vr lIlMijjr' if in TiH Mrt l ii, ii
Announcing
11
Event Without A Peer Or ratallei In It s Immensity! Greatest In La Grande s
uper euinj
Of Special
Interest Because Of The Quality Of Merchandise Involved And The Values Which It Offers!
On Account Of Not Being Able To Obtain A Satisfactory Renewal Of Lease
French and Gre
din
AS
flistoFy!
La Gimiide9
s
1
i
Scores of the Best Bar
gains Ever Advertised
1 1
ur.srs,
(Mi.' Inl la.li.n' I -til ; .. i mi. I
I lnil'lli;ll;ii, in it whir ;,,'v,,i!.
llli'llt lit' Hull's; I'MM-llV
I'll, , il In t 1 I.,. ;';,.'.
t'iul. c;icl!
$2.1)5
Purses, Fias
A in. r k. i.i.i' "I !.,,! I" ,'
I'lltf..,;, nil I l!,ilt!l,.i;','. N l,y
!! I. ..riiitn t!U . ir. ! .
B.'i. ' 'lii.'.iii;; ( :.! i'i ;, .,
mil
o r'
?fV.OiJ
larsos. Bags
Lowly lint'... mi. I I' ii..,. ,
tills HI. !!.. ill 1:1,, ,tv
nil, I s' : I., I li.il . ., ,.;
1.1 .HI III Hi.- iv.., ,i.ii
In ;,;. S I': I,. ., , .
Closing Out
1 i y it ft it" I id thin H'urc
hi In- cloned out and prtci s
have been drastically re
duced, ami when (lib; ;ile
c"n;t It u Ml be one re il
i oimd of Itai u.iin:-!
nWHMKMMMVRlHMMMMBM
Handkerchiefs
One lot ladle Ihindke,-I'hit'l.-i
in v tlit". embroider -d
rotiifi'M; also illl the mo.-d
w mi led ciiiui m; regular -'-0.
nil They (in, each -
17c
$4.15
Handkerchiefs
mi' I'.! I.i.ll.-i ivKiihir h'.i'
I. ,11, II.., .'III. '1,1 111 Illl,. ,111,1
"Inl:; Willi 1111111 ,11,1,' c.'il
"!!!'.': M I'm- (..III ill, Jliup,,.
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9c
IE CLOSED
. 'Till fi) a. in. Saturday
'Hi" dim:;; vili Ii' Iii.'.ii! i,Ji( nii'l mi Hie insub
lift lids ill ''' !':' -l-U II down prices CM
everything awl I'c.i! i,iii;'in;v iIk- clow from I'mni,
ti bid;, i.Iid when tlu' doors open Saturday, the
dignified ntiiio.splicif of lliis store will r
cli.'iiiKcd to a mil IJjirg-iiin l-'ostivnl.
Entire $25,000 Stock Of
A Statement By Mr. French
and Mr. Greene
As tku time draws near when our lease expires on this storeroom, w.3
find we arc unahle to renew our lea.se on a satisfactory basis, consequently,
have decided to close out and retire from the mercantile business for ood.
We have employed the best assistance obtainable and contracted with E. II.
McCune & Co., of Portland, Oregon, (specialists in closing out stocks) to coma
here and, liquidate our business and sell out everything, fixtures and all, in the
shortest time possible.
Now that we are retiring from business, we wish to assure all our old
friends that they may expect the same honest merchandise and efficient serv
ice that has made for this store, the reputation for dependability so highly
prized by us. . ,
(Signed) L. J. FRENCH and D. L. GREENE.
Women's Coat,
II I 1
iH
uits, .Dresses, Shoes, Hosiery, Blouses Etc.
Iff .MntilJ I
hit, iai
Fixtures
For Sale
No
Reasonable
Offer
Will Be
Refused
Saturday, May 9th.
OPENING DAY
wi; wii.i, sin.i,
Ladies' Blouses 85c Each
HATl ' i: I A V. MAY tit h. OI'KNIXO ).Y (!' SAM-:
u t- w ill st'l ( hi It- ;iny ii-iuain ) one lot l.iidk'n' While V'uih
r.lmiiH'.s iiiid WaiHiH, iiM-iorteil Klylfs; t'oiint'i'ly priccil al
Kutru HiM-ciul, while any rrnciiu, at i-acli
V W II E if i -vt J
KM I,'4 R ; ; IT 6J.'it.. l.-Vnl t,. 3 C 'II -1 EM fe. . a
ilNlMliir CImLp
Pit .1' 1J;IX Hj 1
STAMfING SATUMDii!f MAY 9 at 9 A II
, (Not uu'i' twu to a. cnstoMici'),
And Continues Daily Until Entire Stock Is Sold
Beaotifo! New Coats
Violently Slashed In Price!
Yon have learned to look to French & Greene for
the !ient as well a.s for the moiil novel, attractive and
practical styles. Now we will pass these hcautil'iil
Croats on to yon at a mere fraction of their actual worth.
The very Coat yon need and want ii? here at a tremen
dous i'lavillf;'.
Coats
OlU' urmip Ui'Mii-a'N iii'W
CoalN. mt'ly mII'H, nvw Si.miw
cfon'. ti.tsiH-U'it k;.":i; for. him I v
nritcfl to Jlfi.iMi. ('io.iinu O'il
Hah' r !, cacii -
$9.85
Coats
A 1 Uir assoi t men' of n.".v
Spring Co. lis lor oia a it II
lien this S'Nton'M style; ;,!
a tiled e"!oi s; fofitterly ptiee.t
at $Lv,.'.ii. Tal.e your ehoie-' -mil
they ivi'!- Kmii
$13.85
Coats
A elioiee svlertinn of t he . a
hou's tate.st I'oata tor women,
in a w ide asKort meat of alyo s
ii ad enlorit. 'I'lie;-e ill ki I':i t.
I-'onuepiy (.riei.t lit Clos
ing l Mil Hale friee, iieh -
$24.45
Coats
Another kt
Coats for
i.M' slylish
en. l-'l
itea
ll'tesl
lireelles hlifit (iltalit
itn.vie:i, iiiirit'n nnui,'; p let a
regular to $ (",'". I lay iw
nild sa e! On sale, e ielt -
$27.85
Coats
I Ute KI OOp t nati'tl'M Ci'.llH of
elioiee inatiTMM. f-tyles ami
eolois. All n "v t his Hprin-; -.'Mid"IIHl
I'.ssnrlni.'il! to eiioie--fl-ovi;
rennla-'Iy pliee.l (a
!;:.! fH Spceial, eneh-
Coats
I'reneh ' (5t e- n -"s .shiadar i
ipiiility :prltitr Coats foe wora
i a In atl rat-live tylen and eti
ors. A wanderf ut Meteei io I.
ftieed lefitllai- to $-l..fiM; Mow
mi sale rar q ,ucu Close oat,
34.95
i n
1
Many people will be surprised at this startling announcement tha;!f ,
French & Greene are retiring from business. After opening up this)
beautiful new store with a new stock only three years ago, French ii .
Greene are unable to make a satisfactory renewal of their lease m
for which reason they have decided to close out their entire stocked
Picady-To-Wear, Footwear, etc. one of the newest and finest stoebl .
to be found in any part of the Northwest. Mr. French says, 'Nor v
that we have come to this decision we have done everything that great .
sources and efforts could do to make our last sale worthy of exprcs-f -ing
in terms of VALUES and BARGAINS our appreciation of ik 1
patronage that has been given us during the past three years." " f '
With this brief explanation, we announce A Sale of Matchless Ap
parel at Unmatchable Prices. You have seen the attractive Gowns,
Suits. Skirts, Blouses and Footwear in French & Greene's windows
and store you know their class. You have learned to look here Wi
the best and ' now tomes the thrill of YOUR UNRESTRICTED '
CHOICE of any garment or footwear in the store at prices that will
amaze everyone. The only way to appreciate this" monumental sale,
its helpfulness and its economics is to come to the store and sec the
Styles, Values and Bargains. Extra salespeople have been added to
on v callable staff to give each customer their share of attention. The
usual French & Greene service will prevail during this sale and every
thing has been arranged in such a way as to make ' your shopping
pleasant and easy.
Offering Without A Question Ae Finest Collection Of Footwear
Ever Placed On Sale At Such Amazing Reductions
Polish
oeU of wa
shes, the t
dors. Also
tzu, ituhlc, t
35c
Did ire stoeU of regular
Shoe I 'ollshes, the 1 yun Shine,
in all eolors. Also I 'leiuiei s.
Cut t hey tzu, Mi'teU, eaeh
Oxfords
Here is a Sale of T'oolwcar that we will match against anything in the countir tor Quality, Variety and
Value. It is the timeliest of Kales and we ur?e cVi.-1-y woman and young woman who wants fine Footwear to
take advantage of these Drastic Inductions. Tlx? are lhs cream of the output of America's best makers who
specialize on Stylish, Quality Footwear for woi 'en h- liiatter what the wholesale cost, every pair of Shoes,
Oxfords, Straps, Slippers, Sandals and Cut Outs li-imarkcd down to a record-establishing low price for quick
close out. . ... 1 js
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SI9.75
SUITS
i-s' J .i'.IMt S nLi.
t.iihii.d, h n;i y
pad t,mn. Alt-
WtMd poll- t tutlt
many -s'.y-s hi
the ut'Mia, t;f;a
Speei.d i"r qui
KiiU Sui
S24.95
SUITS
I a t las "!p
w toai-a's t"--nl -r
fi;.. im nil . uunt
poii et t MI Salts
in navy and t;n:
all fc-uet t.Alorvd
NlleJ, on sale at
U real s ;i la is.
for tjnn U S ue,
Still
S32.45
SUITS
I me .speetat lot
lailt'-s and at 1ms- s
Sails of splendid
w o! materials in
assot f i'd e n I o i ;t
aad M.tes; for
Pier'y pr U e l (n
SL';.'Ht. Out iVy
Kol Spi-ehi!, Sa.?.
S5.50
Wi.iii. n'.s Whllr ('nuns (iv-
fl'l'.lll I hat '..I'll' fori, y
i'li.'.-.l to j.. ill r. ;,'i::ar at ?r,,
III I"' I' !-,., PHI, Ml(. imj.
I'.'lHaili, pair-
95c
Oxfords-Pumps
Kn tiro sloe'v uoni-n'f While
Kid and I.n- Canva;; U-toi-ds
and I'tinip;; t'i.-;t w ere
letrul.uly pri.-.-d to s- 11 :';r
Cloian OA S.ue
l'l it-o. pair
Oxfords
Pumps
Crmviii- Kills' dxror.ls na.l
I'iiiiijim in I'atinln; also i,i
'i fail in l.la.-U an.l Ian; all
i,i'.:... A r.'iil mii'iiiK Imy l.,,v
- th,- rcratni- pi-i,,. u-; , s j;, ua
ami S:i.i..i. (ii,t n,v
$2.85
Shoes
da.'
Iilar
ll i.l.ll.s- li;, Slio-.'S ill
-n.uil K,. I;,,,,. (-.,.
.1 ri ,'. liar at
iK (Hit Main
l.an l
5 '."Ii. (.in- ,'
l'lil'i, p. ill---
Slippery
Pumps
(hie lot. ladles' Cohm-.j Sn
Slippers ami I'uiaps t fa "
Joi nierly priced to sell t
to Sin. da. Closing (
l'liew. per pair
i
V
Slippers
Pump
$2.85
$2.95
One lot tries' Sltpi'
rumps in 1'ateut, S;a
kl.l linv :,1 n:iiS
U'i:alarly priced In f
tra Special per pair O'-'''-'
iiMiiain)
Oxfords I
This ;noap are women's Fine
Kid Oxfords in" 1) I a c k and
In-own, with medium heels.
UeKUlar ST.'iO to $i.0i. Oul
they K"! i'v pair
$4.85
$1.95 j
Slippers
Pumps
In this Kronp are women's
newest, slyles in Slippvrs and
'-iniis ia Patent. Kid and
"t'itn. All new this s-;ison. Itcu'
nhirly pi it '-t at $s..r.n anil $!i.5.
Clojtinar Out Kulo ih U-n, pair
$6.65
Slippers
Pumps
(Urn lot ladies Siiiin Slippers
and I'maps. This includes en-tti-e
Mttc)t all new this season;
all sizes. I'ormerly priced at
JS.Mt and ?:t.(ti. To ho clo.sed
out at, pair
$6.65
Oxfords
Pumps
In lliis lot uf missis' Oxrnnla
an. I I'linips in',.' l.hH'k anil tan
KM an.l Calf: also I'al.'iits:
nizi'M. 'orliH't'ly pri.'i'd final
Jil.T", to $ K. no. Ciosl,- Out
Salu l'lii'i-. pair
m '
l.ailii-s' It an. I Km.Uu Hmi.ii!
Hlippi.rs In asiinrliil cnlora;
Kooil run uf rj.:. s. Tim fam
nn Uailli l (iTi.u. Itinular
to I1.S5. Spicial, pair
$3.85
Felt Slippers
$1.17
Complete Close
Out
Of (y.vr.v article in this sin -e
-i a real chrnct! to save on
your Spring nnd Hummer
Keady-To-Ve.ti-, Sloes. Hos
iery, Sw enter;;, Skirts, J n
derwetr, i Ic, ii( reduetinii
that mean nriusmi I Kavlnfi.s.
E. H. McCune & Co., Portland, pre
Closing Out The Business Of
M TVTf. Tlm-f IJmth T?fn,vowfiitin T0 H.
McCune & Co., Portland, In Charge of
I Advertising and Displays
We are here' anil umlei' contract to close out Trench & tiieenns stock, and no
restriction is nlaced on how we shall disnose of this merchandise, iust so the
ul good reputation of this firm is maintained and no misrepresentation made either
, in the store or in our advertisements.
French & Greene have been with yon several years and have stood' the acid
test. Every word, every statement every promise they have made during their
business career has been lived up to, to the last syllable. We shall follow the
same policy, the same business principles all during this Closing Out Sale
so come expecting to find everything as advertised and we promise you, you
will not bo disappointed.
(Signed) E. II. McCUNE.
1
Saturday, May 9th.
,: OPENING DAY
WE wn.r, KKI.L
Ladies' Dressas 77c Each
KATl' K I A Y, M A V Mil, bl'KNJNC, DAY OK SAI-K
we will sell (while any remain) one lot l.adiea' JVrcate, (ihm
hani and Ual Inn I h-esses, assorted styles, sizes ami colors;
loiT.ierly priced to $!t.7.'. J-ALru Special, lor the ono clay
wliilu any remain, at each
F7 J
(l.iniil, one only lo a o istniiu-r).
iome
Early
Wo know that women know
Values, and wo know thero
will tie a locord-brealilni
crowd hero Saturday no
shop early don't miss
this Kiand display of Styka,
Values and Bargains.
Scores of Stooning 'Dresses
At Prices That Completely
Eclipse Your Expectations
!
,i if
Every Dicss in the house whether received justj
this week or earlier must be sold! Every style !
for evening for aftenmou for utility for sports
wear. Every one of fine qualityof French & Greene
standard and prices have been so drastically reduced
a.s to leave no doubt as to their quick dispitiul. 'Many
smart Gowns receivad this week will make their first
appearance on the bargain rack. '
tEf ,' Ki
WW
Dresses
Dont miss ihese! One jot lad
ies' Silk Dresses in a wide as
sortment of -styles ami t;olois,
all new t his Spring a ehnnee
lo Kiie hiK! Kxtra Sin.-cial lot
quick olost; oul, each
Polish
I'.ntire wiock
Shoe JVMISllefl
kiatls, will he
any i-i.-main.
rejMllor li.a
illl COlfjCS (ill 1
ed OUl, Ulliil:
17c
$9.65
Dresses
A special K'oitp of women's
Silk- I h-essas, all new lor this
SpriiiK1 nnd Summer wear. At
traet tv(! sty I en; formerly pried
to $i:o,00. Specially I'riced for
imik sale, fach
$14.45
Dresses
(h-t one of these Silli Diense:t!
Thce am all new lids ae;ifam;
w tmd erf itl- seecl Ion of wtyh-s,
lM;iutifal eilors and color comi
Iiiniilions; priced regular at
?;'r..im. oIomiiik out H;ih.: J'rlr,
each
$17.75
Dresses
In t Ids ;;roup you will find a
choice selection of .new Spring
styles in wonien'H Sfilk Dresses,
h'-autllully t riminiMl, latest col
01s; regularly priced to On
nalo fur ij lick close it, each
$21.45
Dresses
Why wait ? You will ifind (ho
latent styles in HHk Diysscs l
thiM Kiaiip, Colors anl color
i-omhinalions am cornait. It-Mt
of materials. A wondiofid Imy.
I'riced regular to :i7.r.i. On
sale, each
$24.45
Dresses
la this K'oup 'ire Silk DiHHeH
Hail were hotiKhl lo sell lir, I hi
regular way at $4L'.rifi and $45,
A v h o i c 0 selection of inew
Spring styles and colors 1 1; uly
wonderful bargains priced or
COIIIplete cloKO out, eiicll -
$29.85
Women's Ready-to-Wear and Shoes
i i? -
I v
- La Grande, Oreiron:.)
dresses! dresses skirts
CUK! IO'- lll.ll -4 I'l l!,H KKllip III'.. (UK! KKIIll lll.H.'H
v.ij,, I aid fiiinii I In.Ocw' wool ' i.ll-.al hY.Mh in
I '1 . -i, i.ll u.,11- ln. M.rrt ,f ninny :(. Willi. IHIIM') t
il,inl 'i.'., ,',.- lii;i'"i iiiN. ,'.,M.n:l- Ktyh H, liiitl.'lllH,
n.fl.'.l in- "I yln, nil Im.. ,,n, ,i;,r, I'll.-
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? ;..i,n. 1 ; ;,-1 r n, Iv . 1 I c .' .1 lii
h. I f..r.,.ii..k .:,... .'.,r.M..U 1. (ml Tli-y
(il.irt,- u'll. . ii. !i- chu-' oul, .'.'it'll - (.Ju, Mi. i.'liil, cii .-ii
SI2.75 SI8.45 S3 75
CLOSING
OUT
Our cnllrc stock
uf Hueaters and
Dicss SI. i its In
all n c w colors
and style, w ill tfu
011 the Imrain
tdock at It'i'iticn-
Ohim lediutioiis!
: ii
I, l Illl i fl
Hosiery - Lingerie
You'll hardly beievc your, cvjvn eyes
when you see the smart Hosiery and
beautiful Lingerie on sale at such low
prices. Bargains are sensational in Hos
iery and Lingerie. Here are a few sampled
Hosiery
Vo)iueii' Pure 'I'll 1 cawl
Hi 1 (o Mono in black ami
atl wanted tailors; all
sizes,, Advcrtlm-d tho
worhf over ut $ I "1.
Our OloseiMjT out Halo
l'rlcc, lu-
95c
Hosiery
Jtegular $M.itfi Oyn
and Van If.aalli t'nio
'I'hread Hilk ilso (of
women In a fj. tin: tivw
wanted c o 1 r s; all
sizes. Kxtra ' Special
for complete cVaii out,
"""$1.45
Girdles
The C'liuiho J'erl'VSc.
tioii Hubher lUdiel')
Oirdhs that sdi ick
lar at t.Ui, Thew
nro alt 11 e w Koods.
f'iosijiK (nit Salt; J'rlco,
each
$3.95
Silk Vests
Ono lot ladles Kuyon
Silk Wats in assorted,
colors. JtcKularly jrh:-'
cd at $1.00. t 'losing
Out Salt; I'rico Special,
each
77c - ;
Bloomers
One lot ladies' Kallno
Uloomers In black and
blip', full cut. UMHOfbal
sixes. 1 'rleed roKuhu
at '.2T. JiJxtra Spe
cial, pair
$1.45
Princess
Slips
Iteautlful import nstiU of
I'rinci'HS S!iis In many
colors with embroid
ered flounce, I'ric
regular at $:;,7 ii. i 'los
ing Out Hale Ih leu
$2.85
AMatcMess
Evenrt
Folks! Yu will' won, ier at these
amazing: reductions on hig b-grade im-r-chandisik
lhe kind and qua lity so char
ueterislie with French vi tireene a
Matchless Event with Ui.'jiiatehabk)
bargains! : ,
sir.
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