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PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT GOLD HILL, JACKSON COUNTY,
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Unarcurvd
Sonala» at the Shack
B en H. L am pm an
C o m p a r e O u r P r ic e s
Bill has went across the Jordan, surf
lie’ll never pixy a tune when (he Spring
Entered at the GoW Hill poatoffice for transmiis-ionÿhreugli tlx1 mails ax
is on the meadow xml the base is on tlie
second-el*.-« matter
moon; never tilt lib elixir at evening up
beside the open door, teasing nmsie froui
a Addle like was never teas»sl before;
SATURDAY, MARCH. 21, 1914
Play the ohl tones oft and over—till the
memories return, xml we sort of sen*' the
S J INSCRIPTION $1.50 PER
ANNUM IN ADVANCE clover and the new grass on the burn;
till we quite forget he's playing, and we
wander eonntry lam's—just some kiddies
A PLATFORM AND ITS CANDIDATE
gone a-Maying when tlie earth Is bright
with rains. Played a tune I’ve quite for
gotten—kind
of fairy like and wild—out
O IN MANNING was in Gold Hill one day this week. By
of night am i skv begotten, like tin* laugh
way of explanation to those who may or may not require the ter of a child. Now. I ain’t worth shucks
same, let it be said that the gentleman is candidate for the Dem at singing, and the strings to uie are
ocratic nomination for Governor. John Manning makes many dumb, but my la-art was always spring-
ing when he made the uiusie come. Only
friends wherever he goes—at least he annexed a few new ones once in each so often, God he makes a
in Gold Hill, where it is occasionally understood just what John Fiddler Bill—and, 1 nvk -n, it’« to soften
Manning, as prospective governor, proposes to accomplish for them as grows too hard and ehill I
the people and the state of Oregon. Those who are ever ready Bill has went aero»» the Jordan a'id he
ain’t a-comlng back—and there won’t he
to announce that it is the immemorial custom of candidates to no more uiusie in the twilight at the
decorate pleasing platforms with pretty pledges—for purely shack; won’t lie no more tunes go ramb
campaign purposes—are invited to inspect the public record of ling to the mystery of the moot), when
tlie year is young in April or the fields
John Manning as District Attorney for the Fourth District. aie
gay with June. But he left ids tunes
Therein is noted the ever recurring fact that pledges are not al behind hitu, singing a’ways, though un
ways made to be broken, and that at least one public official heard, and it isn't hard to find them in
rapture of a bird. There's a mo lest
stands behind his with all the potent force of a determined per the
wisp of feather—drab xml do-less, just
sonality. During the panic of 1907, John Manning, as district like him—and it doesn't mind the weath
attorney, saved to the depositors every copper of deposits and er as it warble« from the limb; when the
trust accounts within the keeping of the defunct Title, Guaranty sun is slanting westward, and the wind
is but a breeze, then it gives us boys tlie
& Tiust Company. But for this depositors would have receiv beat word from its shack among the
ed not to exceed 30 cents on the dollar. The point is, that dist trees. And you’d swear ’twas singing
rict attorney John Manning promised this to the depositors-and clearly something that you'd heard la-fore
—something just as like, or nearly, tunes
kept his promise.
Bill played beside the door. Sure, I
None of Mr. Manning’s pledges are incapable of fulfillment know there’s nothing in it—but I'll het
or visionary. They are practical and popular. His proposal to a stack of blue« that somewhere, this
very minute Bill has packed the heaven
settle the idle lands of the state by improving them, selling them ly pews!
D e a th o f M r«. W . G . M y er«
•
W ith those of other towns; if O. K. let us have
a portion of your business; if for any reason you
are dissatisfied with the way we treat you, tell
us and we will gladly make amends
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Berry Sugar - $5.00 per sack
Fruit ” - - 5.00 »» M
Dry Gran. ” - -
4.80 »» »»
Good Coffee - - 1.00 for 51bs
Red Carnation Hard Wheat Flour 1.40 per sack
New Stock of Dry Goods about April 1st.
We pay 17 cts. in trade for fresh eggs
at cost upon a twenty-year payment plan, and issuing bonds as a
lien upon the land, guaranteed by the state, would not divert one
Inexpressibly saddening to the entire
GOLD HILL IS LOGICAL SITE city, was thedeath of Mis. W. G. Myers,
penny of the public monies. It would, however, provide thou
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nt her home in thia city on Friday even ■
sands with self-sustaining homes at an interest rate of 3 or 4 per
ing of last week at 7:15. No winning
cent, as compared with the ruinous banking and private loan ent art- the winters of southern Oregon, preceeded the sad event, Mrs. Myers hav
rates. It would add immeasurably to the wealth of the state, that it is unneeessaiy to shelter stock at ing been in apparently excellent health
to the hour of her demise. Short
and the prosperity of its citizens. Upon this plank John Mann any period during the year. In the opin almost
ion of close observer* this locality will ly after 6:00 she complained of illness,
ing has nailed the p ro v iso -“Settlers only need apply.”
soon become a large exporter of stock and a half hour elapsed before 11 was re
The platform also proposes to reduce the number of salar and dairy products. Land suitable for alized that her condition was serious.
Medical attendance w as then hastily
ied office holders and commissions, in so far as is consistent with such purposes may lie now obtained at a summoned,
but Mrs. Myers lapsed into
reasonable figure.
efficiency, and to shear off the barnacles. To provide a plan for With a present population of «00, pub uneons’onsness ami passed away despite
the financing of public roads, and to divide the work into three lic schools are maintained that would do every effort to revive her. Death was
pronounced due to apoplexy, from which
jurisdictions—those of the state, the county, and the road dis- credit to more pretentious cities. Two site
hail not noticeably suffered previous
school buildings, modernly constructed
tric t—thus distributing the expense fairly, and permitting the and equipped, presided over by a cort>s ly. Mr. Myers, then in San Francisco,
improvement of laterals. To provide for two legislative ses of competent instructors, furnish educa and himself but recently recovered from
sions; the first for a period of one week for the introduction of tional advantages second to none. Sev illness, was summoned by telegram, and
churches of well known denomina arrived on Sunday evening.
measures, followed by a 30 day recess. During the recess the eral
Funeral services were conducted at tlie
tions hold weekly service. The various
public might find much for disapproval, and the consequent fraternal orders are also actively represent M. E. church Monday afternoon, when
weight of sentiment operate against snap judgement or tricky ed. The city is electrically lighted at a Rev. A. Coslet paid a beautiful tribute to
the Christian life and splendid womanly
legislation. Following tha 30 day period, the legislature would low rate, owns and < perates its own water qmditities of Mrs. Myers. Many floral
system, and has an excellent sewage sys
meet for the deliberation and passage or rejection of these bills. tem, cement pavements, ami no debts. tributes were tendered by Iriends, the
Publicity in state affairs and the expenditures connected there To tlie sportsman no location could be casket and altar being almost hidden be
neath the springtime flowers she so fondly
with is also firmly declared for. The News regrets that a short better suited. The Rogue and all its trib loved.
At intervals during the impress
utary streams provide the finest trout
age of both time and space—an ailment peculiar to country fishing on the coast. The gamey steel ive service, and at its close, the quartet
weeklies—precludes the publishing of John Manning’s platform head, acknowledged peer of all trout, interpreted in comforting melody hymns
in its entirety. There is no ring of insincerity to its metal—and brings a thrill to i he angler that is never of beauty and approprialncss. In the
forgotten. Thousands of these fine fish silent little city of Rock Point cemetery,
it is excellently devised to serve the purposes of the people.
frequent the river doriug the fall and where the first spring wildflowers are
“John Manning Makes Many Friends,” might be a shibbo summer runs, while mountain trout and blooming now, and lb ■ river comforts
leth for his campaign. It will not startle those whose know him the fighting cut-throat abound at ell sea eternally, tlie remains were consigned to
sons. The Chinook salmon, food fish of earth.
best, if this facility for making friendships extends to his en the continent, is also a splendid fighter Mrs. Lula A. Myers was born in Areo
dorsement at both elections.
and rises readily to the spoon. The green la, Illinois, January 6th, 1873. Here she
CONCERNING LOCAL GAME PROTECTION
OCCASIONALLY the Grants Pass Courier levels
E VER the AND
blunt shaft of its questionable satire at Jackson county.
hills and deep cool gulches shelter deer in
numbers to make tlie limit bag easily ob
tainable by any hunter. Bear, congar,
wild cat, and smaller fur-bearers afford
sport to the hunter ami revenue to the
trapper.
Grouse of several species inhabit the tim
ber, with the mountain quail, while in
the lower lands and bottoms tlie pert
little valley quail flocks in large coveys.
That splendid foreigner, the China pheas
ant, has been introduced by the game
commission, and is thriving exceedingly.
In sonthern Oregon tlie summer vacation
is at your door. Tlie mystery of Crater
Lake calls, the hills and streams invite,
and the railroad ticket is a negative
quantity.
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Homeseekers an<l investors, regardless
of their financial means, are invited to
correspond with the Gold Hill Commer
cial Association, addressing Tlie Secre
tary. Inquiries will be promptly and
courteously replied to, and every assist
ance rendered in supplying information
and data relative to the district.
With a frequency that is for the most part charitably disregard
ed it does not hesitate to cast aspersions upon the standing of
Jackson county sportsmen and wardens regarding the vexing
problem of game protection. In a recent issue this county is as
sailed for no other reason than that the commission considered
proper the appointment of three resident wardens. The absurd
charge is made that distinction is drawn in the arrest and con
viction of law violators from the two counties. The News does
not pretend to appear in the role of apologist for the Jackson
county wardens, were such a course necessary. It desires, how
ever, to direct attention to the fact that the majority of convic
tions secured have been those of residents within Jackson coun
ty, that numerous attempts to bring fish and game poachers to
b ok for their unlawful lapses in Josephine county have met
w.th such disapproval that convictions could not be secured in
the face of plain evidence. If specific instances of this sort are
Address—C. 8. R edfield ,
Secretary Gold Hill Commercial
required, t h i s paper cheerfully volunteers to provide them.
Association,
Wardens Sandry, Hammersly and Hubbard; represent not Jack-
G 4d Hill, Oregon.
son co m ty—but the state of O reg o n -a fact that our provincial
friend to t ,e west appears to be totally unaware of. Warden
For Sheriff.
Fred Merrill, of Josephine county, also possesses a splendid re
cord in the service. If the true sportsmen of Josephine county, I hereby announce myself as Repiibli
regardle s >f market fishermen and pot hunters, will extend to ! can candidate for nomination for sheriflfof
any of the-1 four the co-operation and assistance that is requir I Jackson County, subject to the d clsion
(ifthe voters at the primary election of
ed of g -od citizens, the Courier need have but little fear of game ! May 15, 1914.
—A. W. W alker ,
Medford. Oregon.
infracti
within any of the territor embraced by its circula
(Paid Advertisement)
tion, at th erv least.
grew to young womanhood, and on Sep
tember 7th, 1888, was married to Will
iam G. Myers. Two children were born
to the union, Mildred, age sixteen, Abram,
aged fourteen, both of »limn survive her.
In the fall of 1910 the family came to this
city where they have since resided.
During those few years Mrs. Myers
bad, by her cheerful ami kindly nature,
by her unfailing qualities as a good
friend and neighbor, endeared herself to
many close friends and gained the respect
and friendship of the entire community.
It is not lightly therefore, tiiat these
friends proffer their sympathy to the hus
band and children, and acknowledge that
tlie loss is dveply and sincerely felt by all.
Card of Thanks
For the many expressions of sympathy,
for the kindly offices of friends, and for
the floral tributes, in the deatli of our
wife and mother, we desire to express tlie
utmost gratitude.
— W m . G. M yers and Children.
| BRIEF
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NEWS OF OREGON
A bounty pn tiles is going to be of
fered by the Salem commercial club
to the school children in Salem.
Senator Chamberlain has been re
quested to use liis influence to have
the Dead Ox project included in tho
Owyhee project
Bids will be opened April 1 at St.
Helens for the $360,000 bond Issue re
cently vote'd by Columbia county for
permanent highway construe i loa.
P h on e 8L
D. H. M ID L E R
H e a d q u a r te r s fo r
Hardware
Stoves Tin, Granite and Ahimintini Ware
Garden Tools
Haying and Heading Tools
Builders’ Materials and Tools
Roofing
Building l ’a|» r Paints Gils Varnishes Brashes Glass Uroekerywarv
Lirge Assortment of yiiiensware As fine a H im - and assortment of
F is h in g T a c k le
ss there is in the county Catturaugus Cutley Guns Ammunition licks
Shovels Miners’ Supplies Powder, Fuse snd Caps
Base Balls and
Mitts, and Bats. My Stock is eoinpletc in every line and my prices are right
R e m e m b e r t h e p l a c e t o p u r c h a s e t h e s e G o o d s ia
D. H. M I L L E R ’S
“ G o o d q u a lit y g o o d s a n d
P r ic e s R i g h t ”
Dairy cows In Coos county this year
are aelllng for a much higher price
than ever before, due to the Increase
In the dairy business and the efforts
tq better the grade of the dairy stock.
The county In which a schoolhouse
is located lias Jurisdiction In trying
cases of crime in or near the building,
according to an opinion of Attorney-
General Crawford.
The Corvallis commercial club has
started a campaign to Increase Its
membership to 600 aud to become
more effective In developing Corvallis
and Benton county commercially.
Counties which have collected in
terest on delinquent taxes without di
viding It with its taxpaying districts
may be sued by the districts for their
share of the money, se Attorney-Gen
eral Crawford decides.
A false reading of a Babcock butter
fat tent is a violation of the weights
and measures law, according' to an
opinion written by AttomeyGeneral
Crawford for Deputy State Sealer of
Weights and Measures Buchtel.
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ly at onr risk, with our personal promise
that if they don't do all you expect them
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Remember, if they don’t make your di
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like, we want you to come bark and tell
us and get your m o n e y . Sold only at the
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The cause of your child's ills—the foul, this town only nt our store. Three sizes,
fetid, offensive breath—the starting up Joe, oi)e and 61,60,—M. D, lloiveis,
Gold Hill, Or.
with terror arid grinding of teeth while
asleep—t h e sallow com plexion—t h e
Stubborn, Annoying Coughs Cured
dark circles under the eyes—are all In
“ My husband had a cough for fllteen
dications of worms. Kiekatmo Worm
years and my son for eight years. Dr.
Killer is what your child needs; it ex
King's Naw Discovery cnnplelely cured
pels the worms, the cause of the child’s I
tnem , for which I cm most thankful,”
unhealthy condition. For the removal
writes Mrs. David Moor, of Saginaw, Ala
of seat, stomach and pin worms, Kicka-
W hat Dr. King’s New Discovery dkl for
poo Worm Killer gives siirerellof. Its
these men, it will do for you. Dr King’s
Inxfitive effect adds tone to the general
New Discovery should be in every home.
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—children like It. Safe and sure relief. and nil throat and line,! ailment», Monev
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