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DAILY KlHJUK ItlVKU U) I III Kit TUESDAY, DMCKMHKM T, 10IS. PAGE VOCB Make everybody in your home happy this Christmas decide upon an Edison Diamond Point Phonograph. Easy Payments, too. Rowells Music Store V ... Grahts Pass, Oregon V PERSSNdL Si2 LOCAL : AMUSEMENTS TOX1GHT Star "The Great Question.' TWIN BEDS" Selwyn & Co., the enterprising theatrical linn which gave the stage audi conspicuous successes as "With in the Lav" and "Under Cover," will provide another treat for local theatergoers on Friday, December 10, at the opera house, when they will present for the first time In this city their latest popular offering, "Twin Beds," 'an Irresistibly humorous play of life Among the apartment house dwellers by Salisbury Field and Margaret Mayo, which has. proved the laughing triumph of the season in New Tort "Twin Beds" clean and adroitly woven ifarcloal exploitation of the domestic difficul ties, the Jealousies, the suspicions and the amazing adventures of three married couples who occupy apart ments In the same building in a fash ionable section of New York ctty. For its local engagement "Twin Beds" will be interpreted by an ex A. Crow, of Merlin, spent Monday In the city. Two batteries with each flashlight all next week at Cramer Bros. 61 E. E. Dunbar went to Portland last night on a hurried business trip. Mrs. Will Rlggs, of Roseburg. ar rived this afternoon to visit relatives. Large line ot trimmed hats at one half orice. Mrs. Rehkopt. C04tf Miss Zella Tolln, of Solma, Is In the city, the guest of Miss Minnie Ireland. s Mrs, Haiel Morey arrived this at ternoon from Portland for an ex tended visit with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. C. S. Morey. Rare bargains In corsets at $1; formerly $1.50 to $5. Mrs. Reh konf. ,. 604tt Edwin Bobslen, U. S. N.,. arrived this morning to give his parents, Mr, and Mrs. H. C. Bobslen, a surprise visit, having a furlough ot SO days. He has been stationed on the Mary land, at San Francisco. Mrs. A. H. Dorrls and little daugh ter, ot Portland, arrived this morn ing from San Francisco, accompanied by Mrs. Herbert Taggsell. Mr. Dorrls Is a fireman on the Southern Pacific and has been stationed at Grants Pass since the 1st Arrow collars at Bishop's. 40StC Mr. and Mrs. C. S. McCreedy, of Clarkston, Wash., returning home from San Francisco, stopped off last evening and spent the night here. Mr. McCreedy and A. C. Holcomb, of the Peerless Clothing company, were co workers In Clarkston before Mr. Hol comb came to Grants Pass. Baptist Sale and Supper Given by the Baptist ladles Friday Murphy Masquerade Ball December 31, all night dance, Tickets, with lunch, 11.60. Prises announced later. . 612tf IL AD nCITYCOUII COB TO MEET IS EVENING A special meeting of the city coun- cellent cast, which includes Juliette.'11 and of the ptfblic utim,es com Day. J. Morrill Morrison, Marian iMloa nas Deen c,,ed for n,nt' Lord, P. Paul Dorcasi, Editha Max ham, William Weston, Eleanor Wil ton and others. FREEDOM. Who sella his fraadom in ex change for gold ' Shall mate eternal aarvituda hit fate. Ho mar. NEW TODAY FOR RENT Building occupied by the two bodies to convene In Joint session to take up the matter ot the 'adjustment of the note held ty the city and bearing the signature of Dr. J. F. Reddy and wife. The note Is .for f 6,000, and was given at the time the city entered into a contract with! . Reddy for the lease of the municipal railway, the note being In payment for six months' advance rental on the road. Before the note had been earned by the city, however, nego tiations were completed with the Twohy Brothers company for the Dick Posey at Ilhjh School Dick Posey will be at the high school Thursday. December 9. De layed train prevented his appearance on the date previously announced. Genuine At Kinney & Truax grocery, real Persian dates. 818 We Give Vou the Battery You buy the flashlight. Subtract the price ot the battery from any flashlight and .take It along. Buy electrical goods at the electric shop. Phone H1-R. R. S. Bush. ,613 Attend Court Convention Judge Gillette and Commlsaloners Ltnd and Robertson will loaw to night tor Portland, where they will attend a convention of county court, members. The convention will con tinue for three days, and Judge Gil lette Is upon the program ot speakers for Wednesday. , ' Try Two Found At Kinney & Truax grocery, the best fresh ginger snaps, two pounds tor 85 cents, 613 COMING EVENT Dec. 7, Tuesday Meeting of the study section ot the Music club in the Commercial cltfb room at 7: SO. Chorus practice at 8:15. Dec. 9, Thursday Dick Posey, hum orist reader, High school, 8 p. m. 15 cents. , Dec. 10, Frldsy New England sup- OREGON-UTAH SUGAR VERS OFFICES 111 I CITIES Alex- NMey, secretary of the Oregon-l'tah Sugar company, an nounces that A. K. Reames, ot Med ford, end O. 8, Blanchard. ot Grants Pass, have been appointed as the Ore con attorneys ot the company, and that Uie company has rented nd Is now owning up an office In suite 415, Corey-Garnett butldlns. Medford. and another office In tho Public Sorvlce building, Grants Paw, for the trans action of the business of the company. Mr. Nlbley says Ihat his company annreclates the splendid work done by the beet committees of Medford and Grants Pass commercial clubs In launching the beot campaign In the valley. Such an exhibition of puhllc spirit and enterprise Is the very thlnij that makes hla associates In the Oregon-Utah Sugar company want to locate In the Rogue Rlwr valley. Mr. Nlbley says the company has, and wilt keep, two field superintend ents, Mr. Bramwell and Mr. 8torey, in the field at Medford and Grants Pass, who will gladly, without cost, show the farrows who want the ser vice how to 'prepare their land and any other Information they can give about beet culture. "' The company baa already bought one automobile and Mr.' Nlbley has sent to Portland for his own machine so that the field work can be easily handled In both ends ot the valley by the superintendents from the com pany offices. ASHLAND ENTERTAINS lUKil K VALLEY PREACHERS per and bazaar by ladles of the( Baptist church. , Dec. 11, Saturday Annual exhibit ot , Society ot Arts and Cratti, after-, noon and evening, Oxford; hotel. Lecture at 8 o'clock. j Dec. 22, Wednesday Concert by Music club and high school, at the , opera house. . I Russell's Demaray. confectionery. C H. t 613 transfer of the road to that firm, and for the cancellation of the Reddy contract, the latter stating that his MINING EQUIPMENT WANTED contract should not stand In the way Will pay cash for air compressor, 0f the deal with the Twohys. The hoist, ore cars, and trails. 12 to public service commission recom- 30 lb. Address Gold Hill Imple- mended to the council the cancella- ment Co., Gold Hill, Oregon. 617 tlon of the Reddy note, but there Is FOR SALE OR TRADE for house a difference of opinion In the council " In Grants Pass, 160 acres of raw uPn what action to take whether land, 12 miles from city. Address tne note BnouId 6e canceed. or paid No. 2101, care Courier. 609 STAR Tonight and Tomorrow American Star Feature Harold Lockwood, supported by May Allison and a galaxy of Stars in The Great Question A sociological drama ot the hour, In three acts Two-Reel Keystone Comedy "GUSSIE'S DAk OF REST" 5c and 10c In part or in full and the meeting tonight is for the purpose of settling the controversy. Dr. Reddy main tains that when the Twobys came In to the deal the action of the com mission released him, and that the note should be returned. THOUSANDS OF SERBS SEEK REFUGE IN ALBANIA (By United Press Leased Wire.) Athens, Dec. 7. One hundred and twenty thousand Berts have fled to Albania before the sweep ot the Teu tons, It was estimated here today. Scattered Serb bands are fighting in Montenegro, and a few still are en gaged In extreme southwestern Ser bia. Arrival of fresh allied forces on the Anglo-French front in southern Serbia was reported today. P fiT i MARKETS Wheat Club, 94; bluesrem, 98. Oats No. 1 white feed, 24.25. Barley Brewing, 28; feed, 26. Hogs Best live, 6.10. Prime steers, 7 7.10 fancy cows, ( 5.50; best calves, 70 7.50. Spring lamts, 7.50. Butter City creamery, 32. Eggs Selected local extras, 42. Hens, 12; broilers, 12; geese, 78. One of the most Interesting ses sions ot the Rogue River Valley Preachers association was held all day at Ashland Monday, and served with a bountiful dinner by the ladles of the Presbyterian church. The morning subject was "The Teaching ot Religion and Morality In Our Public School." The discussion was opened by Dr. J. Lawrence Hill, and lead to the appointment of Reverends Douglas (of Ashland), Vater and Shields as a committee to Investigate and present at the next meeting ,a plan for the recognition of the Bible, It not for Its use, In the public schools. It Is probable that steps will be Immediately taken In Medford and Ashland to this end. Rev. F. W. Carstens, of the Medford Baptist church, presented a strong paper on Christian Science In the afternoon. The sessions were attended by about fifty, about half ministerial members, and the others' church officers, who are ellgfble to membership, and ladles. ITALIANS RENEW ARTILLERY ATTACK UPON GOKITZ SUBMARINE WITH Vienna, Dec' 7. After a brief halt in the cyclonic shelling of Goritx, the Italians are gain directing their fire' against the crumbling city. The war office admitted today that the battle Is particularly Intense against the bridgehead and that the village of Sankapeter, near Gorltz, Is under heavy fire. ' Concerning southeastern opera-1 tlons the war office Indicated that the Austrians will soon be in possession' of Ipek, In eastern Montenegro. AUSTRIAN FLAG FIRES ON U. S. SHIP The Ruling Passion. "I love a French poodle. What do you prefer, Moymer ''Oh, I Just odure an English setter. Wbut do jtm like best.' Jack T " "Well. Rlvp me ii Welxh rabbit" Baltimore AimtI mi Mining blanks, Courtc- office. V UA I J 11 , ' .1 4 4 ii t. Scene from Belwyn Company4' Laugh Festival, "Twin Beds," which Comes to the Opera Howe on Friday, December 10 (By United Press Leased Wire.) Washington, Dec. 7. The cruiser D4s Moines, on Mediterranean duty, reported to the state department this afternoon that the Standard Oil tank er Petrollte had been shelled by a submarine Sunday, 300 miles west of Alexandria, and that one member ot the crew was injured by a shell. The department announced It would In vestigate Immediately. "Petrollte, bound for New York, attacked 6 o'clock this morning by submarine with Austrian flag. Look ed like a big cruiser," said the Des Moines message. ' The commander, however, did not Indicate whether there had been any warning to the vessel a point vital in connection with the future negotiations, should It prove the submarine was an Austrian. U. S. STEEL JUMPS ' WHEN MESSAGE IS BEAD New York, Doc. 7. Following pub lication of the president's message, U. S. Bteol jumped 1 points to 88, within of the top price for the year. Shortly before 2 o'clock Steel climbed to 88. The market was bullish. Railroad and Industrial stocks were strong, apparently on the strength of the president's suggestion that railroads need help, while hla suggestion for a committee to Inves tigate them in these circumstances was' Interpreted as a favorable move, tnlon Paclflo reached' " i tf " -l A.'.iV'-l "1', ' 'i CHRISTMAS PRESENTS -'.. , LADIES: 11 YOU CAN BEST CET PRESENTS FOR GENTLE MEN AT A MAN'S STORE. WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF PRESENTS. NECKTIES. SUSPENDERS. v HOSIERY. HANDKERCHIEFS. UMBRELLAS. ' f- ' AND LOTS OF THINGS t4ZU PREFER TO ANYV THING ELSE VOU CAN GIVE THEfJ. " " ' JUST COME IN AND SEE WHAT WE HAVE FOR PRESENTS. Peerless Clotliine Go. "IP MEN WEAR IT, WE HAVE IT" : Libby Cut ' Glass 25 Discount Demaray's S3 and Stationery Store UlSSIA.V DUMA MKICTINfl postiovki nv rz.iit London, Dec. 7. Csar Nicholas has Indefinitely postponed the meet ing of the duma for tomorrow, ac cording to Potrograd dispatches to day. The reason given was the fail ure of the budget committee to com plete Its work. IT Grants Pass Opera House Friday, Pec. 10 . . Tlie Big Event of the Year! Selwyn & Company present the Irresistible Laugh Festival . U ID With a Broadway Cast of Farceurs Direct from 57 Weeks of Roaring Laughter at the Fulton Theater, New York City Prices: Lower Floor, $1.50 and $1; Balcony, 50c, 75c. No higher ,' , , pickets, on Bale at RuBsellV . r