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About Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 13, 1917)
PAGR rOl'R. DAILY ROGITO RIVER OOURIKR TIKHDAY, KKHHI'AIU in, IMf s iff I! ill. 11 5 f "i , !:1 f Scsetbg to Stick to ike Ribs 3 lbs. California 9Cp I-- ntthe. I WHITE HOUSE I PER52NAL C A. Smith left today for Port land oa business trip to cow four or Ave day. C H. Harney 4a spend ins a day at Gold Hill. He is Interested there In cinnabar mine .Prank South ia spending a few day at Montague, leaving this morn ing tor that city. H. U Hood left this morning for Santa Rosa, Oal., to spend the next few weeks attending to business. T. O. Do rran ee, of Dixie ranch be low town, left last night for Port land to spend a week on business. Extra rallies in ladies' union suits n aale at SOc. : Mrs. Rehkopf. 70tf Mrs. J. M. Tetherow is rtsitlng for a few days with her daughter, Mrs. H. L. DeArmond at Medford. Ifrs. C L. Hobart. of this city, with Mr. and Mrs "W. H. McNalr, of Ashland, went to Los Angeles Sunday to spend several weeks. William Steiwlg. M. U Marshall and Hariey Keyte, of Oallce, were Tisitora In the city yesterday and to day attending to business. ' Come to the Valentine social Fri day evening, Presbyterian church 10c. 177 Mrs. 8. Loughridge returned today from a several weeks visit at Port land and other " northern Oregon cities, with relatives. J. R. Scovill arrived this morn ing from Alsea, Ore., to attend the funeral of his father, J. L. Scovill, who died yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Wilbur Williams arJ daugh ter, Mrs. Paul Myers, retnrred last night from (Rogue River w'icre they have teen visiting for a few days. ' Clark Morey was among those from this city, who attended the show, "The Bird of Paradise," at the Page theater at Medford teat night. Shipment of new spring coats Just received at Mrs. E. RehkopfV 75tf Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Raamtirsen left last night for Billings, Mont., for an Indefinite visit Mr. and Mrs. Rasmussen were married here last week, both being resident of Pro volt Don't miss the fun at the Valen tine party, Presbyterian church, Fri day. Everybody invited. 10c. 977 P. W. McKechnl Jr., returned to his home at Oregon City this morn ing after spending a few days In the city visiting his parents, Mr. Mc Kechnl Is a newspaperman of Oregon City. Bishop W. T., Sumner returned to Portland this morning after spend ing several days In Rogue valley pointa. While here Bishop Sumner gave a short talk at the Commercial club. Really and truly great is the Photoplay f arson of With- Dustin Farnum Last Time Tonight LOCAL : ' J. C. Calvert was a business visitor at Rogue River today. Miss M. Wood went to Medford this afternoon for a short visit Thomas Towns of Oallce was a vis ltor in the city yesterday and today. Chas. Blgelow, of Takllma, was in the city yesterday stopping at the Josephine. M. R. Parsons, of Rogue River. spent the day In the rity attending to business. Vallard Truax returned today from Medford, where he attended the show given last night M. O. Wallace left for Gold Hill this afternoon after a day here attending to business. Circuit Court in Judge Calkins and Court Reporter Davis came down from Medford this morning and have been taking. tes timony In divorce actions. Visitor 'Froea I M. A. Conaat of, Oarwln Iowa, arrived from the north last ntghi and la a guest at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Ed. Bywater. Mr. Conant Is a pioneer of Iowa and' U a life long friend of Mr. and Mrs. N. Bywater who are spending the winter with their son. W. I. Dowell Passes Away Mrs. Mollis Beldlng received a wire this morning announcing the death of her father, W. I. Dowell. at San Bernardino, CaV, aged 71 years. Mr. Dowell was a resident of Grants Pass from 1888 until leaving for California six year ago. He was a heavy prop erty owner here and was Interested In mining In the Galice district. He is survived ty three daughters, "Mrs Mollle Beldlng, of this city, and Mrs. Fannie Taylor and Miss Viola P. Dowell, of Chicago. Mrs. Beldlng I leaves tonight to attend the funeral I at San Bernardino. Troops Return Home A large crowd was present at 2:30 this afternoon to greet the Oregon militia on their return home. The iboys have been on the Mexican bord er for the past eight months, station ed at Calexlco. They occupied two trains of about 20 cars each. Bat tery A, troop A, and the Washington signal corps returning at this time. The horses, cannon and other field equipment occupied the greater part of the trains. They appear happy to be on theway home again, the climate at the tCrder not appealing to them. They state that at the time they left, it was quite cool, the tem perature standing at only 105 degrees. ltd At.lhe StM OM MnMler J. Q. Curtis died at his noma on south Sixth street today ftor 4 lonR tllneea. Mr. Curtle wu an old sol dier and ws a member of the Grand Atmy of the Republic Oventfreet Sentenced Floyd Overatreet, who has been held since his conviction In the cir cuit court upon a charge of perjury, was sentenced by Judge Calkins this morning to a term of from two to Ave years In the slate penitentiary. Overstreet was turned over to tho stale parole officer, and will not be confined to the penitentiary unless he should violate the terms of hU parole. He Is given employment through the agency of the parole of ficer, and pending good behavior will continue outside work under the di rection of the officer. He will go to Portland where he will be em. ployed during the period of his par ole. Overstreet, who la not yet of age, was convicted of making false affidavit as to his age In order that he could obtain shipment of liquor. Knjclewood Dairy The best milk, cream and lea cream Phone 313. tf IS FUa OF INTEREST The official program- of the min strel performance to be given by lo cal talent under the auspices of the Commercial club was published to day and It Indicates that the puoltc will get more than their money's worth at the opera house Wednesday evening. Part one Is billed aa 50 minute of specialties, solos, duets. dances, etc., with music during the evening by the Commercial club or chestra. Part two will consist of a program of musical selections, read ings, etc. The chorua of warblers Is listed as follows: The Misses Wtlkerson. Wil liams, Penn, Cox, Smith, Axnent and W'olke; Mesdames Parsons, Ferrln, Woodward, Dyer and Knapp; Messrs. Reynolds, Ferrln. Stonaker, B ram well, Edgerton, Halllday. Balslger and Uum. Paul Kirker will be In the, position of Interlocutor while up on,' the program as In the points dur ing the minstrel performance are the names of A. O. Knapp, Chas. Gilmore, Mrs. Dyer and Miss Wllkerson. Mrs Knapp Is musical director and Miss Wolke pianist Ploturetque Filipinos. The Igorrotc of the mountain pro v. Ince of Luzon are a picturesque people and are especially IntcrcKtlui; to 'the traveler when tliey come down to the lowlonJ towns to tun Up purclia They feel thcmselreti a nice iipurt from their neighbor and troop through the towns in single (lie lieiirliiu llirir Heni and sometimes their shield, while the women bring up 'the rear n-lth such cool; lut: utensil ni they limy chuiue to have lrotii;!it along. Tliey ileal for the niont part In the hIbii luiik'H'W wllli tlic Chinese merchant who con trol the retail trmle lu I lie Himiller Filipino towns, and I hey turry not tiHu the order of their going, but leave an soon an they bsve eniled their liimliii'ss NKW TODAY (CLASSIFIED AD RATES. 25 words, two Issues, 25c; six issues, 60c; one month, $1.60, when paid In advance. When not paid In advance, 6c per line per Issue.) KOIl RKNT HO acres, 10 acreiTor chard, 20 acres alfalfa, rent (or grain. Old Savage ranch, Matt Kulesch, Route Xo, 3,-Orants I'um, Ore. 1)81 MONRY TO IX)AN on town property. Call at 705 C street. 977 FARM FOR RENT '160 acres on Deer creek, 6 miles to Selmu, 20 acres in cultivation, 2Vs acres Ir rigated, no rock, fair buildings, good range, fenced, rent $100 caHh. level. House for exchange good close in 6-room dwelling, bath, at $1,300, for bungalow, and wilt pay cash difference. U iA. Launer, real estate. 976 WORK WANTED Between hours ol 8 to 5, In office preferred. Addrexs No. 242, care Courier. 977 FOR SAjLB Immediately, six-hole kitchen stove, heating stove, pitch er pump and pipe, 'Phono 322-J, TWO YOUNUJHR8KY yWfl,'one .' fresh, for sale cheap If taken nt . once; also fine brood sow. Phone 609-F-14, Orants Pass. 981 FOR SALiB -Two horses, weight 1,060 lbs. each, buggy and one , single harness, all $175.00. Har-ley-tDavldson motorcycle, single, $75.00. Geo. W, Swlnney. Phone 287-R, 977 r BLUEBIRD PHOTOPLAYS, Inc. THE Elf - INTRIGUE :: REVENGE :: RETRIBUTION . Introducing , Elsie Jane Wilson Rupert Julian ' IN THIS IN8TANCH UOOl) OiiD-KAiUIIONKI MKIOIHIAMA IK I'llTt'll KD TO DIVKHWIKY TIIK AITKAI, OK IIM'HIIIIUIH .ANI IN TIIK F1U3N8ION OP THH VIltTt'OtX. TIIK THItMl'll OK lUUItTHOI'H.KiM AND THH PI NWHMKNT OK YIMiAJNY, IXH'Alj DKVOTKKH OK TIIK SCItKKN AUK HI'IUC TO HAVK THKIIl KMOTIONH STIIlltKI) TO IN. TKNSB DHQHKK8. KMIL UAHOHIACS WIDKLY-KKAII NOVKU "TUB CUQVK OK OOIjD," KOItVUI THK BA8I8 OK THIS HTIItltlMI OFFERING. Be Sure ad see this tbrongh our NEW SIMPLEX MACHINE Tocighl 70 & 9.-00. WeiMatioee 2:30 4 4:00. Wed. cskt 7:30 4 9:00 JOY 3C etc., at the cares, he would be In a Doaitlon to maintain hotel acconrb- dations If It met with the favor of the public. He also asked that rep resentatives of the club be named J and a time appointed when he could come to the cHy and discuss the tnat . ter. The president of the club was authorised to appoint a committee and to meet Mr. Rowley for a dis cussion of the project. A resolution from the grand1 Jury of Del Norte county was rend ex pressing the good will of the cltltens (of Del Norte for the support of the , people of Grants Pass In getting ac tion on the appropriation for Improve i ment of the harbor at Crescent City. The club voted to endorse the re , queet of the Portland Chamber of Commerce to support the measure before the state legislature against picketing and bannering. A lively discussion waa entered In t to regarding ways and means for get ting additional club membership that will be needed to carry out the plan to employ Hon. Ben Sheldon, aa sec i retnry, after March 1st. From the .Interest manifest It Is apparent that when the campaign Is entered Into within the next few days that the necessary members will he forthcom ing to henr the axlded expense In building up a really efficient and prop erly progrranlve organization. The committees that ore looking after the details for the minstrel show to be held under club anHplclox Wednesday evening reported Unit the .ticket sale had started off with n whoop, and that the minstrel per formance waa going to be a whirlwind of fun and a Joy In a musical way. POMTXfJ KVRNTS Feb. 14, Wednesday Commercial , club minstrel show, given under the direction of Mrs. Knapp. Opera house. Feb. 16, Friday Valentine social at the Presbyterian church, 10c. BIJOU COMMfM CLUB. (Continued from Page 1) Billie BurKe Grace Darmond and Leon Barry iaTHE SHIELDING SHADOW'' .'.''(v.,V - ,"TIIK OHKAT; MAIJHIKK'K" ! .. " IIKAUT'S PATHK NHW'8 - ,. Hume Comedy as usual, "lA'KM ItlDKH IIOI'OHHHOD" -COMJNO Tliumloy and Friday IMJ i HOUR In Vati.W-vllle sketch. presents LI01EOQ 4 THEATRE OIUTl'ARY ' John L. Scovill John L. Scovill. 68 years of age, died at his home In this city Monday, noon following an attack of pneu monia. Mr. Scovill was born la New York state, removing In early youth to the middle west. He enlisted while still under the legal age, and served throughout the civil war. Mr. Scovill and family removed to Orants Pass from Freeborn, Minn., nearly 35 years ago. He waa an upright clt Isen. a faithful friend and an honest man, rearing a family of seven chil dren who survive him. They are Miss Jessie Scovill. or this city,- Kay Sco vill, Alsea: Kugene Scovill, Portland; Mrs. Fred Tearson, Fort Collins, Colo.; Mrs. 8am Pardee, Middle; .Mrs. John Fenn, Canyonvllle and Mrs. Frank Ulattner, Devils Lake, Ore. , 'Mrs. 8covlll died In this city about three yean ago. The deceased was a member of the Baptist church of this city, and the Orand Army of the Republic The funeral arrangements will be deterred until the arrival of members of the family. I'ortlaud, Feb. 13. Today's mar ket quotations were:' Wheat Club, 160; blueslom, 155. I Outs No. 1 white feed, S5.50. t Hariey Foed,- 39.00. Mugs Best live, 12.25. Prime steers, 9 if 9.2; fancy io'vs, 7.70; best calves, M tl 1-10. Spring lambs, 12.75. Mutter City creamery, 43; coun try, 34. Kggs Solorted local extras, 31. Hens, IK cl IS H: broilers, 18 H 20; geese, 12, (t 13. . , Copper, 30. Do not throw swsy' the water in which spinach Is boiled, but put It on the stove, boll It down to rich flavor, and It will innks delirious crenm soup. TONIGHT "THE FUGITIVE WITNESS" Wood Wood UK HAVK IT Dry Fir and Marzanita We appreciate your bnsinesa Terms, cacti. " Grants Pass Wood Co. YY. II. rattltlo, manager Telephone SB (JKIIMW Nh'WHI'AI'KIl IS IN HAD NTANMNO - Washington. Feb. 13. The state department renards Dr. George Bar- tholme, Gorman newspaper corre spondent, practically as a German of ficial, and as such he Is unwelcome at the department. Barthelme, It Is claimed, Inspired the pence negotiations "feeler," which President Wilson rejected yes terday. A Barthelme dispatch to the Cologne Duetto, semi-official organ, summarising the peace movements In this country, carried the tip which resulted In the German proposal, It Is claimed. Officials would like to see him re turn to Germany with the German ambassador. It waa denied, how ever, he had been "assisted" In get ting passports. The state department is under stood to have Indicated to Barthelme Its 'willingness" lo obtain a safe con duct for him, but he had not ac cepted the hint up to this forenoon, It was said. GLORIA'S 1 ROMANCE If-i L
