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VrUltAY, JAJa'AHY 10, I9IT PAG FOUR. IKWX IUKJVK WVKU WV'UKH IKK . ' a F, Riaellng ot Portland It in th fit)- today on business. , W. Wackier U apendlug evral day here froui Leland. ,., Frank Metechan i In Medtord' tor the show there tonight S.' S. Wolftson is a visitor here for a" few daya -frou! Taklltaa. " A. Cornell Is a Medtord visitor today attending to business. Charles Pniitt. of Inland, was a visitor in the city yesterday. Louis Miller is in Medtord today iooVing after some legal matters. ... a W.. Martin, of Medford. was a visitor in the city yesterday and to day. -. Leonard Martin returned to Hugo today aMer spending several da.vs in the city. A."W. Moon left this morning ror Portland to spend a tew days attend ing to business matters. L. . Van Horn, ot Kerby. spent a short time in the city attending to bpainesa matters. Mrs.. V. Robineue went to Dorrts, CJ., this morning, railed there by the Illness of her mother. Fancy flowered petticoats In all the new styles. Mrs. K. Rehkopt. tt - ,-Mrs. M. K. Taylor went to Rogue River this morning and will visit there with her alater tor a week. Earl Webb apent a few days In Portland taking the pharmacy ex aminations. He returned home this aborning. . Miss Pearl Wtttorif went to Tak ilma this morning and will visit there for a ahort time with her mother. Mrs. Cha. Blgelow. P. B. Wickham. who was operating the Almeda mine until the first ot the year, left last night for Portland tor a -week or ten days. ; T.' A. Dickinson returned lastnight to his home at Dayton. Wash. . He has been visiting here for several weeks, with bis son, George Dirk in- Coats at reduced prices; also wool and allk dresses. Mrs. E. Rehkopt. tt Isaac Beat returned from San Fran cisco last night after a few day there. He- reports that Garnet, who has enter the navy. Is getting along One: Raymond LeRoy, Hubert Wllklns and Superintendent Hon left this afternoon for Medford for the debate there this evening. -Mrs, Harry L. Newell and two sons left Thursday evening tor their new 'home at San Luis Obispo, Cal. Mr. Newell preceded them by several days. Ur. and. Mrs. John Gushaw and daughter left this morning for their home at Shlvely, Cal. They have been In Grants Pass for the past month. Mrs! M. Clemens and daughter, Oretchen, left this morning for Palo Alto to visit a few weeks with Miss Catherine, who is attending school there. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Walch, who bare been visiting In the city for the past three weeks wtth Mrs. Walch's brother. G. H. Carner. left this morning for their home at Wayfand, Mich". BIJOU TONIGHT Diai&a of the Follies Featuring Lillian Gish la this production MIm ilnh wears 07 different gown and $75,004) worth of Jewelry. . 811m NumniervHIe In "His Bested Trust", Coming Saturday IJ5XA f'AV AM Kill. In The Shadow of Her Past The' greatest unspoken drama ot today' . V . One night only Be 13C !5 LOCAL Women of Woodcraft . i The Women of Woodcraft will meet In regular session tonight. uiri i ; A daughter Wis born yesterday' mV. ,and Mrs. Oscar Powers at 100 West E. street. Ship Stock K carload of pulp-fed cattle was shipped Thursday night to. Portland by Knox A Armentrout. A car of hogs was also sent to the same place. More shipments will be made later. MaxweilN Selling BenJ. M. Collins sold today from the car of Maxwells " just received three cars, one each to Rd. Tycer and Sam Bunch ot Kerby, and one to A. W. Walker, of Medford. Maxwellls Arrive A car of six Maxwell automobiles was received today by Benj. Collin., who came here recently from 'Med ford to handle this car. The cars will probably be boused in the Ob server building. Granted leave f Absence At the session of the city council last night Councilman Paddock was granted a three-months leave of ab sence. Mr. Paddock expects to vis it in California during the time he is absent from duty. Attend Meeting A number of Josephine rolinty fruit growers went to Medford today to attend a meeting of the fruit grower association at that place. It la said that some changes of organisation are to be made. Those attending from this place are, Douglas Wood, A. Wylberg, George Eaton, H. Wood and A. X. Parsons. Engtowood Dairy The best milk, cream and lea cream. Phone 111. tt Church Herts OfHcei The election ot officers ot Bethany Presbyterian church was held last night following a sumptuous dinner served to nearly 200 members ot the church and congregation, the Sunday school orchestra adding to the plea sure of the evening by their music. The officers elected were: Elders. A. A. Ingalls, R. E. Talbot and T.' M. Stott; deacons, C. H. Woodward and U L. Jewell; trustees, Geo. S. Calhoun; treasurer, Geo. P. Cramer; clerk, A. E. Voorhles; honorary eld er. Jo. Pollock and J. Pardee, Mr. Pardee .retiring at his own request after service of 25 years. Hoys' Band Appears The flrst public appearance of the boys' band was made last night to advertise the debate tonight at the high school between Grants Pass and Ashland. The boys, some of them barely able to carry their instruments were greatly appreciated and the work done by them was remarkable for the short time they have been practicing. An announcement of the debate which is to be held at 7:30 was made. The Ashland debaters arrived this morning. Much Interest is being displayed in the event by both students and townpeople, Development althe Almeda C. M. Huddel, treasurer of the re organized Almeda Mining company is in the city today on business con nected with the company. Mr. Hud del, whose home is In Portland, will spend the greater part of his time at the mine, where, he says, extensive repair work on the buildings and in the tunnels Is being carried on. Dur ing the year a 200-ton concentrating plant will be erected ond this with the smelter already on the property will care for 300 to 350 ton of ore per day. Captain Thomas Burley, receiver of the Almeda company, who Is also president of the re-organiied company, ha cleared up tT' suits against the company. Harry Randle was a Medford vis itor Thursday. COMING EVENTS Jsn. 19, ' Friday Debate between Grants Pass and -Ashland high schools, at high school auditorium. Jsn. 20, Saturday Children's story hour at public library at 10:80. Mr. Harry Clark, story teller. Jan. 22, Monday Moving picture! of bird and animal of Oregon by W. L. Findley. Under ausplcies ot Parent-Teacher association. Feb. 6, oMnday Parent-Teacher as sociation meeting In Commercial club room at 8 p. m. FML OF DEAD i Washington, Jan. 19. While hoarse-throated guns from coast to coast boom out a salute, (he body of Admiral George Dewey, late ranking officer ot the navies of the world, will leave the capltol at noon tomor row on the last trip to its final rest ing place. Official ceremonies over the body ot the dead admiral in the rotunda of the capltol will be held at 11 o'clock before what will probably be the most distinguished assemblage In recent year. President Wilson and his cabinet, the entire diplomatic corps, the chief Justice and associate justice oT the supreme court, members of conSTee and high naval officers will attend. Admission will be by card ouly. While the body repose In solemn state on the same catafalque which bore the remains of the three mar tyred presidents, last rites will be conducted by Chaplain J. B. Frailer! T. 3, N, chaplain ot Dewey's flag ship, the Olympla, In the battle of Manila bay. Vermont, Dewey's home, state, will be represented by Gover nor Graham, Adjutant General Til iotson. a committee of the state leg islature and the Vermont delegation in congress. The suffrage banner carried by the 'silent sentinels" at the White House galea will be held at half-mast as the funeral cortege passes the mansion. Mrs. Richard Wainwrtght. wire ot the rear admiral, will be In charge of the sentinels tomorrow. Miss Minnie Tufts is visiting tor a (tew days with friends ot Rogue River. Ottawa, Ont., Jan. It. One of the greatest political sensations In Can ada for msny decades has 'been cre ated by campaign speeches ot Lnclea Cannon, who I opposing Hon. A. Sev- tgny. In the Dorchester county by- election. The statement In effect is that Can ada has done enough for England; that she cannot afford to Injure her self by doing anything more. "Are we to ruin our country from the point of view of men, wealth and everything else for England?" he asked. Cannon declare Wilfrid Laurler endorses his candidacy. FBUITDALE Miss Mary Oakes. of Hugo, Hpent the week end in Frultdale. Matt Murphy Is home from the Illinois valley for a few days' visit. Jim Jones, ot Phoenix, Arls., is vis iting his 'brother. Alonzo Jones, and his father. J. M. Jones. Mr. Jones Sr., has been seriously ill st his his son, Alonzo's. home, but Is slightly improved. Oliver McKuan is at his mine, the Panther Track, near Missouri Hat, where he will remain for a month or more. The meeting day of the grange hav ing been change from the first to the third Saturday In each month, the first meeting of the year will occur Saturday, January 20th. At a telephone meeting held at the hall, Wednesday evening, H. H. Wardrlp was elected manager for the year 1917, and he will proceed at once to have the line put in order. D. C. Hefley washot to a number White House Grocery is now selling 2 Cans Hominy for ... 25c 2 Cans Noyo String Beans for 25c 1 Pound Japan Tea for . . 25c 1 Pound No. 99 Crescent Coffee 25c White House Butter 68c Tea Garden Peanut Butter, fresb, at 15c the pound XjStar Ethel Clayton and House Peter9 In The Great EMroMe 2Z ot friends Sunday at dinner, at his hospitable home at Red Acres. Mr. and Mrs, Slattery, Mr. and Mrs. I'n derwood, A. Bauer, Mr. Carlson. Mr. Oakes and Misses Mary and Bstelle Oakes were the guest. HUGO Mr. and Mrs. Alva Hammond ol Grant Pass, are visiting for a few days with Mrs. Hammond's sisters. Mrs. Noel and Mr. Crockett. Mrs. Dlllen la recovering from a very severe attack of the grippe. Miss Oakes, our high school teacher, spent Sunday with home folks In Frultdale. Miss Dolen was a Grants Pas vis itor Saturday. George Boer ha told his ranch to some people from Arkansas. We at very sorry to loose Mr. and Mrs. Baer. John Peterson I on the sick llt. The high school girl hiked to Mer lin and return Monday afternoon. The Martin, with the help of Paul lahlll. are erecting a new wood hed. W. W. Penney 1 doing hi butch ering thi week. The Embroidery club ws enter tained by Mr. McKy Wednesday, a good time and a bounteous dinner was enjoyed by all. A farewell party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbllt Wednesday evening for Mr. and Mrs. George Baer. I Leonard Martin was a Grants l'as j visitor Thursdsy snd Friday. JKKOMK PRAIIUK. Jerome Prairie Is having some snappy weather, the thermometer registering 10 above Wednesday. Skating Is much enjoyed by . the school children. A "Stitch and Chatter" club hat been organised by Mr. Ira Diabrow and met with Mr. Elbert Tucker. Music was furnished by Mr. Flux and Mr. Luther Robinson. Those present were: Mrs. Elsie Delllnger, Mrs. Luther Robinson, Mrs. Cha. Smith. Mrs. F. M. Armstrong, Miss Bern Ice Tucker and the hosless, Mrs. Elbert Tucker. . Miss Mildred Armstrong has been visiting Mrs. DeArmond. of Grants Pass. Martin Conger has had pneumonia and Is at the Good Samaritan hos pital. At last reports, he was Im proving. Elbert Tucker and W. W. Tucker went to New Hope on business. , The proceeds from a basket social given recently by the school are be ing used in purchasing a new desk for the teacher and in improving the play grounds. A tennis court, two wings, and croquet set will be en Joyed by the children. Mr. Elbort Tucker, daughter. Ber nice, and aiiter, Myrtle, were Selma visitor on Sunday and Monday. TONIGHT and SAT. William Vaughn Moody's powerful Also NEWS WEEKLY Waller Robinson, ot Cottage Grove, left tor southern California after visiting with W. W, and Klberl Tucker. Dollle Couger Is staying with her grandmother and attending the New Hope achool during her fatbei' Ill ness. I. KERBY The Joint Installation of the Odd Fellow and Rehekaha occurred at the I. O. O. F. hall In Kerby on the night of January 1 3th. Mr. Maud fnigluw, a District Deputy President, and "Hilly" lilglow a !. D. ti. M. were the Installing officer. The fol- lowing officers are now occupying the chief positions In the Udge: lletirlt- ah - Miss Gertrude Itsgue. P. U.I Mrs. Delia Payne. N. .; Mrs. Coates. V, 0.; Mrs. Anna Wlttrork. Sec.; Frank Desstnger. Tress Subordinate lodge t Wood cock, P. O.; W. D. George. N. Ifl: Geo. Duncan, V. II.; Harry Floyd, Sec.; Frank Desstnger, Treas. The Inatallallon was followed by a mag nificent banquet. All passed off pleasantly. After the members ot the lodge had been served, a number of young people who had been en gaged In dancing came to the ban quet room and had supper. On Monday night a second of the series of progressive "00" game was played and another feant was en joyed. These games are proving In teresting and pleasant as a social fea ture. The attendance was all that could he expected. On Wednesday night another meet ing of those Interest In the establish ment of a smelter was held and a good Interest was shown by the close ttentlon given to the speakers. D. P. vftgner was chosen chairman of the meeting and with a few well chosen comments upon the purpose of the meeting, Introduced Mr. Fields, the president and manager of the Fields Proces and Smelter Fume Co., who entertained and Instructed the au dience for about three-quarters of an hour. He explained the working of the proponed plant and held the addition of hi hearers during bis talk. Mr. C'ollsrd was called upon for an expression of hla views and proved a very interesting speaker. The community seemed convinced Comply With the Law and use Printed Butter Wrappers According to the rating ot the Oregon Dairy aad rood Commission all dairy butter sold or exposed for sal tm tbla state must ba wrapped la batter paper npon which U printed the words "Oregon Dairy Bur, la (or tt) onneea fall weight," with the name and addreaa ot th maker. To enable patron ot th Comrtar to easily complj with the ruling tbla of 0c will npplr aOndsad ata and weight butter paper printed with apodal waterproof Ink, and deUvcrad by parcel post, at the following 100 Sheets, 16 or IS ounce ..S1.00 900 Sheets, 16 or tt onnoea . l.M 800 Sheet, 16 or M aoncee .. 1,70 500 Sheete, 16 or 89 ounce . g.40 Rxtra charge for special design. end order by mall accompanied by the prio a abor and paper will ba promptly forwarded to yo by pnreat post, prepaid. , Wa mat the boat batter paper 1 of the boat. Rogue River Courier (JranU Pass, Orefoa 1 Neat Attraction Marguerite liar bt "Utile Isuly KllrvH." pUy that the establishing of such a plant as Mr. Field propose will bring about the development of the great mineral belt of southern Oregon and northern California. A belt about l&o mile long and IV mile wide. The establishing of urh a plant would furnish work for a great many people, our population would be doubled in a abort time and would provide for a continued Increase of population and Industrie. TIIKKK PI MUM A farewell party gathered at lb reldem. of Mr. and Mr. W. U. Vsuilerbllt of Tlireeplue on Wednes day evening last to Uh tlodapeed to Mr. and Mrs. George User, who aie p,Vng our community for pan in res rh- ,vii ummM alth music. dancing and games, followed by re- , frihmenl for the Inn.r man and woman. All present joined in ex pressing regret at the severance of neighborly ilea, and In wishing the couple health, wealth and happiness In their new home. Among those present were: Mr. aud Mrs, George User. Mr. and Mrs, R. 8. Corliss, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ertckson, Mr. and Mrs. John McCor al. Mr. aod Mr. Frank Norri. Mr. and Mr. Cha. D. Sexton, Mr. tad Mr. F. A. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. W. tl. Van derbllt. Mrs. Edith Daugherty, and the Misses Alberta Martin, Erma Van derbllt. Venita Corliss. Bertha Pick ett. Doris Wilson, and Master Clif ford Den. Fred Sexton, Thomas MeCorval. Frank Norria Jr. 1 PLEASANT PROVE Mr. Schmidt' new barn, being built by J. B. Robinson, i near com pletion and I a commodious struc ture. Hoy Mct'alllater Is working for Mr. Schmidt. Sherman Jess mad a business trip to town on Wednesday. The measles scare I about over; no new rases reported, though quite a number have bad cold. Mrs. J. R. Murray and Mr. Mark Kellog were caller at the home of Mrs. Hunsley on Tuesday. Carl Schmidt Is on the sick, list this week. obtainable, and ear work.