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MCE FOl'tt. dah.v noat'R river: covin kr WEDNESDAY. PECKMUKH HQ, IHf Xcas Suggestions For Those Who Own Kodaks fine Albums fur prints and Card Metal Trlpode ami Cum Developing OatIts Enlarging Outfits KODAKS 96.0O and up PRKMOS 76c and Bp BROWNIES $1.23 and up Carrying Omm and Baft llzdc as d Photo House STANTON ROWELL. Prop. Better Oght for Better Sight NATIONAL MAZDA LUMPS 10-13-23 aad 40 Watt Only 87 cents each TRY ONE 73 WATT NITRO GEN FILLED MAZDA for fomr readiag lamp. You may retara u if aot pleased Rogue River Hdw. CARD OV THANKS Wewish to extend oar thank to tie many friends and W. R. C. tor their kindness during the iUnees and death of our beloved mother, Elisabeth Swinden. Signed: "W. H. SWINDEN MRS. MOLUE JOHNSON MRS. GEORGIA MANSFIELD J. E. SWINDEN MRS. OUVE STANDLET : CHAS. 8WINDEN KATIE SWINDEN . . MRS. RHODA BEDELL MRS. AGNES GRAHAM G. Berg returned to Wolf Creek this morning after spending several days la the city. Envelopes at the Courier. Yes, it Is True We Have Sold THE LAST OF Electric Washers BUT, IF YOU HAVE COME TO A DECISION AND WANT ONE, WE WILL HAVE IT HERE BY CHRISTMAS IF YOU WILL LET US KNOW BY THURS DAY REMEMBER the THOR ..has NO CHAINS or BELTS to make noise or give trouble. The power 1h transmitted by means of bevel gears which run in a hath of oil which will not have to be replenished often er than once a rear, REMEMBER ALSO that with the THOIt you ran both wring and wash at the name time and at a cost of nut to exceed TWO CENTS per hour. Our EASY PAYMENT plan makes It so that any one ran afford a THOIt Rogue River Hardware THE BIG RED FRONT : PER5NdL R. B. Miller left last night for Portland. Doll furniture at Clemens'. 933 T. F. Johnson left this morning for Reading. Calif. Children's books at Clemens'. 933 Alex Nlblev went to Med ford this morning for the day. You will enjoy shopping at Barnes Gift Shop. 9S2tt L, B. Hall weut to Glendale this morning to spend the day. Choice perfumes and toilet waters at Clemens'. 933 Ernest Fry spent a. week In Cres cent City returning here last night. This is a Jewlery Christmas. Don't miss Barnes Gift Shop. 922tf Donald Lucas went to Agnes last night to spend the Christmas season. Only a few Tango dolls left at Clemens'. 933 G. D. Anderson went to Copco. Cal., and will remain there during the winter. Fancy flowered petticoats in all the new styles. Mr. E. Rehkopf. tf K. Mlsoguchl to spending the day In Medtord looking after business matters. S. G. Dallln left last night tor Bur ley, Ida., and will spend several weeks at that place. Coats at reduced prices: also wool and silk dresses. Mrs. E. Rehkopf. tf Miss Ulltan Patterson left last night for Weatwood, CaL, where she will remain. Christmas cards and stickers at Clemens'. 933 M. Andrew went to Slsson this morning, called there by the serious Illness of his mother. The Sugar Bowl has a quantity of Christmas candy at 12c and 15c per pound. Also randy canes, at 6c eaoh. L. Spaulding, of San Francisco, spent about a week In the city, leav ing this morning for Medford. Buy electrical goods at the Elec tric store. 927tf Miss Genevieve Helms left last night for Agness to remain during the holidays with her parents. Sterling silver novelties, SOc up st Barnes' Gift Shop. 922tf A. B. Cornell went to Medford this morning to spend several days at tending to business matters. E. Bailey returned to Roseburg last night after a few days in the city attending to business matters. Christmas worries cured by a specialist. Barnes the Jeweler. 9 2 2tf Mrs. J. P. Martin and Mrs. John Anderson left this morning for Rose burg. Mrs. Martin will visit at that place for several weeks. W. Davis returned to Philomath laet night after visiting here for some time with his niece, Mrs. Lew man, of Applegate. Work on Court House Foundation The pouring of concrete into the forms for the foundation of the new court house commenced today. Albert Anderson Is In charge of the founda tion work. To Consider Fish Queti The special committee that was ap pointed at the recent meeting of the Josephine County Game and Fish , Protective association has been hard at work, and will have Its report 1 ready to present at the association meeting to be held tonight. The ' meeting will be held at the Commer cial club rooms, and all parties are privileged to be present. NOfl Tonight PALLAS PKTTItKH present ' The IMMtlngulKhed Romantic Actor Dustin Farnum In "DAVY CROCKETT An historical romance, with plot and counterplot, love and action, staved with a Itackground of beautiful scenery. Also "A Troublesome Trip" Paramount .Admission five and IS, I'erf oimanre begin 7iBO and 0 o'clock. COMING Ignore llrlch, In " Kllmeny." 4tt1;1 SUB LOCAL Presbyterian Women to Meet The Women's Association of the Presbyterian church will entertain at a Kensington Thursday afternoon t the church parlors. All the friend of the church are Invited. Christina Cantata "The Star of the East." an ap propriate Christmas Cantata, will be presented by the Grants Pass Music club, Friday evening, December 33d, at the Presbyterian church. The public Is Invited to attend. There will be no charge for admission. Watch tor further announcements. Nina Dance at Waldorf Monday night. December 23. A good time Is assured. Dance from 9 to 1; tickets $1.00. 934 Mitre Old Papers Needed Two weeks ago w began a collec tion of old paper toward a carload shipment to the paper mill. We have had a large cooperation but we must hare many wore contributors. Will you please bring in anything you have In order that we may finish the work. Woman's Association. Phone 331 and 49-Y. 931 Hills Not Interested- Interviewed by a San Francisco newspaper man. Judge John Twohy made the following statement con cerning the railroad being built from this city to the Illinois valley: "Min ing, beet sugar, farming and lumber Justify the construction of the road In that part of the coast. I can frankly say thst so far as I am aware it Is not a project of the Hill family of St Pauf." Englewood Dairy The best milk, cream and Icr cream. Phone 223. tf Iltver Is Rising The water In the Rogue has risen more than a foot In the past 13 hours, probably Influenced by the melting or snows In the higher hills and mountains. A mild chlnook Mowing from the southwest Is no doubt re sponsible. The river thus far during the fall and winter has been at a very low stage, and many of the creeks do not carry sufficient volume to make the placer miner happy. Sees First Train To look for the first time upon a train other than a mlnature logging train, was the experience last night of Sam Wilson, of Crescent City. Mr. Wilson has lived all his life In Cres cent City, never having a chance to get near a railroad, and he Is now well along in years. While coming over in the stage, yesterday, he con tided to another passenger that, as this was his first opportunity, he In tended to have a good time. He can neither read nor write, so one of the occupants of the stage bought a ticket to Toledo, Ore., for him. The train was marked up two hours late, but Mr. Wilson could not he induced to get any supper for fear that the train might leave while he was away. Washington, Dec. 20. The Du Pont Powder company today an nounced a twenty per cent bonus wl-'.-li It has been paying for the past year to salaried employes will be In creased January 1 to 30 per cent. & Thars. -MWVK 1 np farce - comedy MEN HOT AWARE OF PEACE OFFER With the llrttlah army In France. IKH IS. Delayed.) Despite the katser'a order of the day to hi army the British bellevethe bulk ot ths German troops are still Ig norant of - their emporer's peace proffers. Several prisoner nvontly captured by British forces h pro fessed absolute Ignorance on Die sub ject. Only one con-commlsloned of ficer snld he knew of the proposals. In similar fashion, It has been ascer tained that Field Marshal Hlndon burg la dissatisfied with the way thing are going on the weatern front. Increased German artillery fire and aerial activity during the past week Is apparently the result of his order to prevent the continual fire from the British guns. Seemingly this ron tnluous "bombardment la telling on the spirit of the German troops. Von Rlndenburg ha also issued orders to German airmen to check the con stant hovering over German lines by allied aviators and their frequent air raids far behind the German liner. The British troois are filled with admiration over their French allies' great smashes at Verdun, citing this a a splendid answer to Germany's peace offer. PAY MORE TO RIDE ON ENGLISH TRAINS London, Dec. 20. Increase of all railway fares In Great Britain 50 per cent, beginning January 1 was announced by the board of trade In the house- ot commons todsy. ' GERMANY THINKS Berlin, Dee. 20. Germany regards speeches of statesmen In England, France aad Russia a a blut to Im press Berlin with the entente's de termination. The entente governments cannot do otherwise. In view of their past statements although they are really anxious now for peace. This was the view reflected In all walks of life today following Pre mier Lloyd-George's answer to the imperial German chancellor, in his speech of yesterday. Berlin Is not pessimistic, despite the London statement, added to the previous pronouncements from Pet rograd and Paris, that the allies are determined to continue the war un til their high objects are secured. The general view was that these speeches are not to be taken ser iously, when weighed against Ger many's progress In Roumanla. Not only was this the public view, but officials coincide. One such of ficial declared that no 'belligerent would ever ask a neutral to begin ne gotiations nevertheless steps by a neutral now would not be regarded a unfriendly to the central powers. He added, however, that the public state of mind Is not such now that American Interference would be wel comed. Calling cards at the Courier. Envelopes at the Courier. A clssslfled ad will give results. NEW TODAY (CLASSIFIED AD RATES. 25 words, two Issues, 35c; six Issues, 60c; one month, 11.60. wbsn paid In advance. When not paid In advance, 60 per line per issue,) CASH KOIl FIJKB I wnnt mink, skunk, coon, coyote, fox, etc. It will pay you to see me before dis posing elsewhere, Roy (Slim) Allen, with Frank Bailey, Corner 6th and L streets. . 933 LOST Old fashioned cameo brooch. Reward. Mrs. E. A, Blanchard, WANTED First class open shop gray Iron molders and coremakers hollcrmnkers and machinist First class wages, eight hours por ' day time and half overtime. Steady work to first class men. United Metal Trades, 417 Oregon Bldg., Portland, Oregon. 933 EXCHANGE Fine grocery In south eastern Washington, stock and fix tures f 4,500, and home at $3,500, mortgage 3,500, Want real estate, city or farm here, will as sume like amount. Wife's health reason for change, L, A, Lnunor. FOR 8ALE CHEAP Three over coats and two suits, medium size, lightly worn. Address No. 3283, car Courier. 933 Christmas Suggest When it comet to Christmas Suggestions for men, we have a whole store full. St. Nicholas himself gave us a few tips. Why not let us pass 'em on to you? It's the practical that pleases. 4- GIFT Hl'ITM SHOES HHIItTM OVEIUYIATM HATH UOMIKIIY HATH HOIIEH Peerless hp Cith Clothiers "Cask Bay Chase t Than CTCaaa" Oar stare will fce cpta until 9 o'clock Thursday, Fr&y and Saturday Evenings. WIDOW OK IRISH PACIFIST ARRIVES IN NEW YORK New Tork. Dec, 30. After out winning English guard and crossing the Atlantlo In disguise, Mrs. F, Sheehy Skefflngton, whose husband the famous Irish pacifist editor, shot by the British during the Dublin up rising, fa In New Tork today. She said tre has come to tell of the con dition In Ireland, which led up to her husband's death. Conditions which she describes "as on a par with those of the Germans In Bel !"" "I am convinced that Bowen Col thurst, the captain who ordered my husband shot, wa acting under orders. The killing was deliberately prompted by the British. I am de termined to tell the American people the facts concerning conditions In my home country.'' TO CORNER FOODHTl'FFS MAY VET BE A CRIME Washington, Dec. 30. A bill pro viding for Imprisonment of those found guilty of cornering foodstuffs, was offered by Senator Polndexter today. A penitentiary sentence of not less than six months nor more than three years was provided In the bill. DANIELS IS FAVORED BY I NT ERST ATE XMMITTEE Washington, Dec. 30. The Inter state commerce committee of the sen ate today reported favorably the nomination of Wlnthrop Moore Dan iels for reappointment of the Inter state commerce commission. A min ority report opposing the nomination will be made. BIGGER Crowds each succeeding week I linn the one Itefore Join In Each atory Is Just begun The little I,04MI,00 a week star Billie Burke " In Klelnes IKI0,(MM).(M photoplay novel Glorlns Romance Grace Darmond Ieon Bury and Ralph Kellnrd In "The Shielding Shadow" Paths News Comedy Bijou Last ions LIST GUVK.H HI IT CASKS HOI HK COATH ' I'MIIHEI.LAH TIUYKhlNU HAti.H TIES ETC. . "It Mm Wear II, W awe It" WAR BRINGS HONORS, TO BROKERS AND CIJK London, Dec. 30. Brokers and . clerks of the stock exchange have , won 34 decorations for conspicuous skill and bravery at the front. On hundred and forty-two have been killed. CITY TUKASl IlKH'H NOTICE Ther are funds In thw city trea sury to redeem all warrant drawn on the general fund numbered II, 369. to 13,597, Inrluslve. Interest will t-pase after December 20th. 1916. I ted at Grants Paw. Oregon, December 18th. 19U. O. P. JESTER, 33 City Treasurer. Bijou Tomorrow HENRY WAIlilAL the "LlttlnColuorl." MARY AI.DEN the mulatto housekeeper JOSEPHINE CHOWKLI Mrs. Cameron J. A. BER1NGER "Wade eron" and! OUIA GRAY the "BIRTH OF A NATION" stars In "POIars of Society" iby Henry 1 1 Mm A Triangle auiterfeature . BETTER i Time Tonight
