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Monday.' December 21; 1925.
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. CVItHINa Oil ltl.KH.SING: Curacd ha the innn that trunt
olh In inuii, mill Jimktttli DohIi iIh urm, and linsti heart lu-partf-th
from the Lord. UlcMHcd Ik' the mun that trusteth in
tlio Ixml, and whoso" hopo the Lord Is. Jeremiah 17:0-7.
OFFICE
CAT
'TAt MAIN RIO
Parents who find difficulty answering questions about
Santa's means of locomotion when snow is Jacking will be
especially thankful for the white Christmas in prospect.
Christmas offers an ideal opportunity for advertising
the Oregon country to eastern people by sending gifts of
famous Oregon products. John Dean's fancy prunes, r?
cently displayed in the Chamber of Commerce window,
beautiful Grande Ronde Valley apples from the Imbler
district, and numerous other suggestions are at hand.
It's unfortunate that some 'Stacklnnd cherries can't be
available at Christmas time to help tell the world about
Union county attractions. .
' To renumber ii girl birthday
I Ik u murk of iiH.rt.y, but not to
I remember wlilHi out It It. In a
(mark if
I Nature Ih kind only to those who
1 obey her lawn.
, ''John Ih ho thin; ho look just
. Ilk! u loiitliplrk."
"Yes. Jlo gut that way- from
. oatintf plaiik Bleaks.", ,
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! -Tho wind U blowing I" k trees;
ilt's Onto to pull that undent
(whPfWi of wiyiiii; fit ri well to he-
' Vei-dotS.
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1'WrtM Klt'H A. I.. O'fi 1
; They how their P'h,
And hlvft their U'h,
Shear lilr
I Shoot t lw-lr J'h,
I l-V.wl their N'h.
Tlion lake, their K's.
lVi(;y ,4 Uh ymc liiiHlmnd' talk
III Ills sleep?"
I'ldlv "No It'M nu fully osasjH r
1 at fog. Ho only smiles.1
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TI'h dangerous to mnkft lovn to
another iiium'h .wife; hut H'h more
dangerous to . mnko' lovo lo his
widow. -r '
'',.
I'on't blnmo av man for-hclng
diHiiilh-d. ''ic It'HH u doctor known,
tho moro iJilin ho .mint im
.'.'.'
A rolloffo' ronfcrH a'Blioep.skln; but
t Ii Hchool of fxporlrnrc. tears off
a couple of yaVdn of human hiilu.
If there Is onytliliir more tuuii
lllutliijc to a irl than blushing
when slw Nliouldn't, it'H not blusli
UiK wlnn t'io sJioiild.
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"I'd like to bo emmatrd, but lm
miii my -wife wouldn't like it."
"Why bo?v j
'h!'s always romplalnlng about
my Ifuvlnff my allies around."
SOl'THKRN HOKPITAI.TTY
A Hgn U now bcln hullt by tho
buronti fifty. five fiM-t by throe and
nno-hnlf fe"t. InsorlboU, rbarloxton
WelcomeH You to he hung from tho
Htorj ftlrdorH liudde tho guton at
tho union station. Charleston, s.
C, News and Courier.- '
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Knrly to IhI and. early to rlso
and. (ho world will list jou hiihiiik
llio iirM.
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A LINK WITH TRAGIC PAST.
New dispatches telling of the critical illness of Chnr
, lolte, former empress of Mexico, recall the .spectacular
part in the tragic but romantic scene played by her and
her husband, the unfortunate and ill-advised Maximilian.
Maximilian came to n melancholy end before a firing squad
iiiMexico in 1867, and the news Of her husband's death
so milkl'ahccil the mind of Charlotte that she has since
lived in seclusion and has been known as the "mad emp
ress." '
' As tho archduke of Austria Maximilian in 1861 was
made emperor of a new empire (mainly in name) in Mexico
created by his brother, Emperor Francis Joseph I, of Aus
, tria, and Napoleon II, of France. Maximilian is believed
j lo have been n puppet for his brother and the ambitious
V unci fanciful Napoleon. Some historians believe Francis
i Joseph deliberately took" this way of ridding himself of his
brother and that Napoleon sacrificed him to his own'am
; bilious.
For throe years the' Central American empire endured
under the rule of Emperor Maximilian and the "moral sup
port" of French garrisons in every Mexican town. Then
(suddenly Napoleon withdrew his troops and Maximilian
was delivered into the hands of his "subjects." Charlotte
' mado an impassioned appeal lo the French monarch lo
save her husband and upon the refusal of her tragic prayer
'went mad. Three years of pomp and .power in the New
World cost. an Austrian pr'wce his life and an Austrian
.princess her. mind.
Even though this royal pair courted their fate this
democratic ago still (eels deeply the tragedy of their lives.
Obituary
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W. I. K.MKI.K.
71AKK.U, (ire. (Hirrlnl) W, n.
Kmiilf, H. illiil lit H:M Trliluy
nlKlit at tin' horn., or Ills iIuukIi
Iit, Mrs. Jnlin Hull, 2l.Ch Auburn
ttwniH', afti-r (in JIIjii'hs of six
nionihs.
Mr. Kmcln wus born In Iowa on
I'Vhruury II, 1X41, n nil ruini' to
linker In Siplcnilier of 1S7B. lifter
eroHBliiB tho plains lo f'alifornln In
1 S75. resiillnir hirn on his Pow
ilir river furm ever since.
Kurvlvlntr lilm are threo clu utrli
tera, Mrs. W. A- I'opo anuV Mrs.
John Hull of Iluki-r: Mrs. ,T. M.
lieun of Keutlnir; two sons, .J-:imer
Ktnelo of Maker ti.ni! lien Kmele of
Haines; six littlf.lirolherH, (leorite.
l.ymon; Ohnrles, ttunhutn, Anins
uml JiiKtus Wrlifht: unl two sla
ters. Mm. Kleetra. Wiir.l of Oreen
neres, Wash., anil Mrs. Maty
JtuiH-xnn of Im. Clramle. .
BID
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EATON'S
HIGHLAND LINEN
Selecting a gift Ciii be nude as pleasant an experience
as receiving one. Particularly when you choose from
out stock of holiday writing paper. There is no gift
more acceptable than . 'j Highland Limn.
Red Cross Drug Store
ixi.a a. iin;i:or;ii.
rOVK (Special) AfU-r a lonp
and pniiirul liln.MH tho iWi or
Mm. Kllit A. (lnnouKM o(rurr' at
Imt liouif Uvni WtMlinday ovrnliitr.
KHa Auffiisla Klftwrni w;. l.oril In
( 'lurk county, Missouri, June 1 1,
ISflS. In IfttQhr wiih marri.l lo
riiHhlntf Hiitlcr. Six chilitren wort
burn in ilK-in, five of whom ur
vivc: John o. Ituttr. or linker:
Mrn. Ilritiut llloom, or ('anmlu; W.
A. anl A. i. Kiitlcr, or Itl.l.-rwoo.l,
WnNhlntrt'ia aal 1'iuil It utter, ot
l'ortlnn!. Tho family camn wnl
In lssit. In 1!)12 Mrn. KuttiT wan
'iiKairt innrrls'd to R M, ;r' noiiKh
I at lOntcrpriHc, (irt-Kon. They have
inatlc tln-lr liornc at t'ovc for
nunib-r of years, h'uneral RirvlreH
wcro )i-ltl at the MclhotliHt chuich
Hatunlay ami Interment ua tnaitt:
in the Hi id u IO1kc remotery.
FIRST DAY
OF WINTER
WHITE ONE
(Continued from h On.)
who wear tho crown of authority,
winter actually ticRan at i). m.
I'ai'irie coast utantlant time, which
, is just about lite tttno the snow
f storm hail pih'il up five Inches.
) M.-sI.I'-h b.-inif the lx-Kinntni; of
The Start
Isn't Hard
tVT KEBPINO AT
TOVR SAVINGS AC
COUNT IS WHAT
COUNTS. . . .
IS TOUBS QHOWINd
REOl'UAKLT EVKRT
WEEKf
La Grande
National
Bank
Round RrllsM Trot'sslTs
cfi
Complet
Your List
With Gifts
from
Wesfs
OUR STORE
WILL BE OPEN UNTIL
8:30 CHRISTMAS EVE ONLY
DRESSES
" ' Of course she would appreciate a
dress, what woman wouldn't? We
have the mosi complete stock of
nationally-known dresses in town
Rime. Reunald, Redfem, Irene Cas
tle and College Princess in the sea
son's smartest styles and materials
with trimmings in keeping with
every garment. .
$10.75 to $65.00
SILK GOWTs'S '
Of radium silk crepe do chine and
tresseau crepe. In shades of peach,
orchid, gieen, flesh and blue, all
gowns are nicely finished and beau
tifully trimmed, with luces, ribbons
and flowers.
$5.75 to $16.75
UNDERWEAR SETS
In gift boxes of Step-ins and Vests
of tailored and fancier sets in crepe
de chine, radium and glove silk, in
all colors. These are dainty crea
tions that every woman would cher
ish. All beautifully trimmed.
$3.55 to $5.25
SILK STEP-INS
In a number of attractive styles
and dainty colors of crepes, Itoth
radium and tresseau. All are lav
ishly trimmed with Iticy yokes and
insertions of contrasting color. All
sizes.
$2.25 lo $l.!)5
FURS
Chokers and Scarfs in the newer
styles of Fox, 0ossuni and Squirrel.
These are all fine quality furs nice
ly tanned and beautifully finished.
A good fur if properly taken care
of is a hle-tune gilt.
' BATHROBES
Oregon City, Pendleton and Ben
con Flannelette Robes in a wide
variety of colors, styles and ma
terials. A bathrobe is a gift that
will please this Xmas and many
more to come. Reautiful colorings
and trimmings of silk, silk cords
and frogs. These are all warm, com
fortable, nicely-finished robes.
$1.75 to $25.00
The leadership of this store has never been
shown to a more outstanding advantage than
this Holiday Season. And here it is, there
fore, that you can come to complete your
Christmas gift list these last two or three
days, knowing that a large selection remains,
that the newest and loveliest things are here,
that experienced salespeople will serve you.
And, as always, West's Quality and West's
Values predominate with-thoughtful shop
pers. . . ! ..a..sA
BREAKFAST ROBES
Of quilted satin in a number of
colors, all beautifully finished with
fastenings and trimmings. She is
siure to be pleased with one of these
robes and she will marvel at the
warmth these robes will afford these
cold mornings. A large assortment
of Breakfast Caps and Bandeaus to
match these robes, moderately,
priced. -
. $10.50 to $16.75
HOSIERY
The Appreciated Gift
What would be more appropriate than a beauti
ful box of Hose Phoenix, Kayser or La Fi ance?
We have for your Holiday selection an extra large
stock of Holiday Hosiery. Every weight, from the
heer chiffon to the heavier drop stitch and plaid
sport hose. And colors all of the popular cos
tume shades so much in demand today.
"Say It With Hosiery!"
$1.00 to $2.95
BOUDOIR
SLIPPERS
Famous Daniel Creen
Conifies in satin, kid and
relt, in all colors, with
padded and all - leather
soles and heels. 1
$1.10 to $1.50
TOILET
GOODS
Coly's, Djer Kiss,
Marinello and Blue Hose
brands of Toilet Water,
Perfumes, Powders,
Soaps, Compacts, Rouge,
Lipsticks and Creams
in all of the newer
scents.
All Prices i
$7.75 to $62.50
UMBRELLAS
In Fashion's smartest styles and
colors of plaids, (Mripes and checks
with fancy carved wood and molded
celluloid handles, with cords to
match. These come in 12 and lfi-rib
models. '
$3.50 to $15.00
COMPACTS
SCARFS
BRADS
GLOVF.S
P.UTTONIERS
HANKIES
NECKWEAR
BLANKETS
BANDEAUS
BARRETTS
SILK SLIPS
NEGLIGEES
N.ILWest&Co.
La Grande's Leading Store for 25 Years.
CORDUROY ROBES
In all colors of the rainbow and in
a number of pleasing styles with
both satin and corduroy collars. This
is a most practical and useful gift
and is sure to commend apprecia
tion. $3.50 to $10.50
SWEATERS .
Plain and fancy Knit Sweaters of
coat and slip-on styles in gay colors
of tan, blues and reds with contrast
ing colored collars and cuffs. All
sizes. Also the new turtle-neck
styles so popular now.
' . $3.50 to $8.50
BOUDOIR LAMPS
In a number of novel styles, nil
nicely trimmed,' in several colors,
complete with cord. These, lamps
make appreciated gifts to your more
intimate friends.
$3.25 to $6.90
BAGS And CASES
. Many new styles are here for your
choosing, in paient, sheepskin, pin
seal, and many imitation leathers,
in fitted and box case styles. Also
a variety of beaded and steel-cut
bags of new design.
$2.50 to $37.50
TOWEL SETS
In lovely gift boxes of one or two
towels with Wash Cloth to match, in
a number of pretty patterns and
colors. Some are beautifully em
broidered. 95c to $1.65
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. wMiitT io lay in ii i !o i ne snon est
tly of th year, t.n (tian-Ir. wiiich
I tH nHr tlio K north latitthlt lint.
woilM liuVi Imt S hours mi I 4ti
minute?! of Bnnshiiif toiLiy If tlio
sun wiiii Hhininf? ntul if on n W vl
ptnln. The aurroumltnu innuntttlns,
howi-viT. cut (low n th- lnrtti of
tho ility conxlilvr.'ihW making to
day nruror Hpht hours hi Imcih.
Tomorrow tin sun will trt mov
ing north inn. th't days wit! biptin
to irt lotiKr.
SNOW IS CKNFIMT..
I POKTI.AMi. Oro. ( Ity ili As
sortutnl 1'n !. 1ni'1fiui-nt winth-
r pn-vattvil ov r moat ol tho MaW
'ov r (hi; ' k cii'l.
portlnnd C.7T litrhm of rtiin.
! i hi hruvicni tn four yrnrsi. Th
ilmlh fl rrror.it d rour im ht of
Unow .ntorrupTin'T r-lprtrh lint
tirvl('o. I'arnifrs ili-olr tlv kpow
! will iM-n-'fit w h';M. rov rinff thr
jf1ili!t nt a tlmi -h"n hr-r fr
j are f ari d. HKt rrpo- ii-O six
tm-hi'S of hiiow.
BRITISHERS
SCORED IX
CONGRESS
(Continued from Par One.)
Hons Hltnfb'thrr, H ns illsrlowd
uothorltattvciy today,
Thfrt in im thoucl't of resort I nic
to an "unoffli'tal observer, us a
means of cooperntinjr with the lia-Riie.
may isirnftvp fiARnon.
WAfJIUNOTON (Ity the Assort-
Litrd I'resw) Kxtensivo improve.
nieuts to IVarl Harbor. Hawir in
cluding berthing space for 1 b;it-
tleships tai reeommendel today to
tho house rommitti' on naval af
fairs by llrprtsentnttve Stephens,
putillenn. of Ohio, senior megi
hr of a speolal ronprelonnl eom-
inttlo that 1tte. the islands lat
titniiner.
'Young Bob" Refuses to
Ride Dad's Reputation
(Continued from One.)
thsn Is nrutally warranted. And
thnt Is nn tnrunibrnce rather than
a help. What t hope Is that I may
jtav out Hf that artificial litrht
uml mm- duvn.a rhiinro. to UP-
romplish what actually Is In m
if anythtnir. I non t w:ini 10 cir-
this thing:, hut to do real
work."
Gil ASS riHF NKAtl MILL,
vi math paMM Kannert hv
a hih wind, a grass and tule fire
swept across the territory between
the Shasta View Lumber company
and the Ewauna and Hit? I-akes
plants and pavf rise to a wie
sprvad report that n of the
above mills was on ftrr.
It burnrd over several hundred
r.rres and this afternoon ai be
Heed to bar burned itself out,
;athouKh om danrer was UH
mid to exist. Tha Shasta Viw
milt, near which the fire broke
out, is protected by ditches nnd
railroad (Trades and shut off from
direct contact with the flames.
SHOP MITKK HKI'TNTS
SAI.KM. Ore.. A Portland Rlrl,
rhoye conscience apparently was i
stimulated by conversion, sent rv
check to S. Director of Salem cov-
erlnff the cost of articles which
she snld she stole from his riejmrif
ment store in Iallus two years
8RO.
The arlrl requested that h ij
name be withheld from puhllraU
Inn .
Xmas Cakes - Plum Puddings
Olil FjlBll-h Sljlr.
Tosrilicr wllh roir ninl lnrnc Toilrtv of Tskrs. riri.
Confcliti, rtc
If toii it ni Irlrrt our Apple Snnro Cnkr toii have
mUml a rral lnr.
.Makn jmir Jnw cllnnrr inmplrtp hr wrvlnjt f;,j, .
CniM llrrad. .nlcl, n TnisC frtxlurlo vp.lu Vusllly.
Gwilliams' Electric Bakery
BOMB OK TUB UOUOEN CRUST
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