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IIIIOAY. JANIAUY II. IIM. Men roni ItAII.Y ROfllU KlVm OOVRIER PERSONAL 55 LOCAL 1 luuwiiw Ccedian i?. Scream GliaplieX I Chaplin y BIJOU -;- TONIGHT TOM F.UX, great cowboy actor, in movie stents 10c and 20c WAR SAVINGS STAMPS EAST SCHOOL LEADS IS Sam H. Baker, county chairman j of the committee on public Inform-, tion, has announced "4 Minute Men", to speak at the Grants Pass theatres i on the subject of war savings stamps as follows: Monday night H. D. Norton and Father Wall. Tuesday night Fred A. Williams and Sam H. Baker. . Wednesday night Prof. J. G. Imel and Rev. M. T. Wire. Thursday night Frank Bramwell and George C. Sabin. Friday night R. K. Hackett and Rer. L. M. Boozer. Saturday night George E. Lund burg and 0. S. Blanchard. Sunday night E. N. Macduff and E. E. Blanchard. -Each speaker Is to arrange with his partner as to which theatre they will speak In, and will each week thereafter alternate. If for any rea son a speaker cannot appear on the night scheduled It will be his duty to exchange with some other speaker for that particular night. . The subject matter treated will be snpplled by the government. EIGHTH GRAOE TOTAL EXAMINATION!! Eighth grade final examinations will be held January 17 and 18, 1918. Program for examinations. Thursday, arithmetic, writing, his tory, agriculture and spelling. Fri day, physology, language, geogra phy, civil government and reading. Teachers should notify county super intendent if questions are wanted. 58 At the business meeting tomorrow or the Junior Red CroM held In the Chamber of Commerce rooms, the East school through the principal. Mrs. C. H. Woodward, will auk to become an auxiliary to , the Red Cross. Each of the 200 pupils hav ing signed the Junior Red Cross pledge cards. This Is an excellent showing and only could have been accomplished through the untiring efforts of the teachers In this school. 'ttttttttttttt J, Raymond went to Albany this morning to remain. Peanut butter, 15c per lb, Pardee's. J. U Calvert went to Myrtle Creek this morning to look after coutrart work. Mr. George Ksteily. of Waldo, left la."! niKht for Portland and Seattle. The Portland Journal or San Fraui'Uco Kxamluer delivered. Phone J01-R. 60 Mr. and Mr. Win. Ilauimett re turned on Thursday from San Fran cisco, where they speut two week. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hurke left (hi morning for Rosebun;,. where Mr. Uurke Is employed. Peanut butter, 15c per lb. Pardee'. Mr. II. M. tloihnm has moved to town from Winona to be with her daughter. Hut rt. for the rest of the winter. Mrs. Wilbur Carnuhsn returned to her home at Portland last night after spending several week with her parent. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Smith. Mrs. J-:. 8. Veatrh arrived the first of the week from Klamath Falls to spend two weeks with ber parents, Mr. and Mr. George Parker, and her sister. Mrs. W. U Ireland. J. L. Pierce a few days ago re ceived a visit from hi brother-in- law. R. t Kenaston. and niece. Miss Mabel Kenaston, of riulfleld, Saskat- rhewan, and also from Mr. and Mr. J. E. Gere of Prlnhar, Iowa-, who are landing the winter In the const country. AUTOMOBILE PARCEL Washington, Jan. 11. Helnnlng Thursday morning, Postmaster Gen eral Burleson will put into operation a national scheme of automobile post deliveries to relieve the freight con gestion to a large extent. Hundreds of motor trucks, operating over great trunk routes extending from Portland. Maine, to Jacksonville. Fla., from Baltimore to Chicago, from Chicago to Xew OrleanB, and from New Orleans to Savannah will move through farming districts and make direct connection with the nearest markets and with private consumers. ANOTHER IUSSIAY ItKPl'ltl.K' IlKCLAHEH BY KALEIHNES TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY On Sunday, January 13th, both morning and evening, the Presbyter ian and Baptist churches will unite In union services with sermons on both occasions by Rev. I.. Myron Boozer. The morning service will be held at the Presbyterian church, and the evening service at the Bap tist church with special music by the respective choirs. It is earnestly de sired that a full representation of each congregation be present at both services. THKO. P. CRAM Kit, Clerk of session Presbyter ian church. w. r. Mccracken. Senior deacon Baptist church OBITUARY Petrograd. Jan. 11 The Republic of the Don has been declared with General Kaledlnes as president. A classified ad brlnga results. Tallin cards at the Courier. Joy Theatre Friday and Saturday Moral Courage, and the Great Outdoors are seen In the Metro Won derplay "THE HIDDEN SPRING" ." MiM'rt act starting everybody's favorite) HAROLD LOCK WOO 1 1 Ford Aniii atcd Weekly THE COLIMISIA KIVKK If Kill WAV COMEDY ' GALE HK.MtV "The Twitching Hour" 10c and 20c Fruiters Winifred Fifirltl Frances Winifred Flfleld was born In Tekamah, Nell., Octolier 30, I s 96. and died at her home, MM North Tenth street, this city, about 1:30 a. in., Friday, January II, 1 9 1 S, being 21 years, i months and 12 days old. She graduated from the Grants Pass high school in the clans of 1915 and later was for some time stenographer for Blanchard & Blanchard. At the last legislature she acted as stenographer during Its sessions, and was also stenographer in the office of the accident commis sion In the state bonne, Salem. She was In Salem taking a law course at Willamette university filling these other positions In addition to her school work. She was ambitious and Industrious to the last degree, breaking down her health In follow ing the dictates of her enthusiasm to secure an education. She was brought home several weeks ago suf fering severely from diabetes. For a time she seemed to be better, but i several days ago was taken much worse, and being from that time In a semi-conscious state to the end. She was a member of the Newman Methodist Episcopal church and Kp worth League. She was an active Christian worker of the highest Ideals. In character she was kind, true and faithful, cheerful and self sacrificing, hopeful and patient. She leaves to mourn her loss, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Fifield, and sinters, Helen and Rllznbeth, and brother, Howard. The funeral will be held in the .Vewman'eMthodist Episcopal church Saturday, January 12 at 2:30 p. in. Preaching al Wlltlorvtllo Rev. Melville T. Wire preaches gain at Wllderville tonight. In the revival meeting which I belug held there In the Methodist church. I1.nI (row knitting There will be a ihlpuient made on Friday, January Is, of knitted good from the Red Cros. All those having unfinished garment will please try and have them completed to return on Thursday. Elevtrlo Toaster I..V At Bush Klectrlo Store. f.5 (irtloern of Junior It. ', to Meet All officer, member of committee and teacher, engaged In the work of Junior Red Cross are requested to be prevent at a meeting tomorrow afternoon (Saturday) at 3 : 3 in the Chamber of commerce room, by or der of the president. Jllney Luke l tiotng to the Army The best business In town foi le iriSO Everything goes. In quire at the Spa or phone 56J-K. 1,. M. Wyatt. proprietor. f V. W. C. A. Worker Mr. Annie Little Barry, r coun cil secretary for the Young Women's Christian association, I In the city today making arrangements for the securing of funds for their Import ant work. Young People's Annual The Salvation Army will hold their young people's annual on Sat urday evening at S o'clock, at (he bai racks, 413 (1 street, with a pro gram by young people. Coffee nnd cake will be served at 10 cents. Enlists In O. M. ror Clyde J. Thomas, who enlisted in the quartermasters corps here about two weeks ago passed through thin afternoon on No. 53 en route from Vancouver to Sao Antonio, Tex. Mr. Thomas Is a brother of Mrs. A. II. Gnnnell and a nephew of Mr. T. B. Cornell and Mrs. J. C. Smith. Grants I'ana Library Awmm'IhUoo The Grant Pass Library associa tion held Its annual meeting Wed nesday afternoon, January 9, In the library room. Officer for (he com ing year were elected as follows: President, Mrs. James Tuffs: vice president, Mr. W. P. Counts; secre tary, Mrs. Will Batman, and treas urer. Mrs. K. H. Richard. Work . in Comfort THH MAN NKYKII LIVEh WHO Ml Ll M) MIS IIKMT WORK WIIKN HIM FEET HlltT. THEREM THE SAME IMFFEHEM'E BETWEEN - COMFORT ABLE KELT AM KOIIK FEET AH THERE IS HE TWEEN HIDING ON PVMMVTH' Tilt EN AMI lll'MPING AMINO ON THH ItlMN. TREAT YOITWKLF TO A PAIR OF COMFORT IIII.E WORK KIIOKM. WK HAVE A LINK MADE EM'Et I ALLY Foil THE WORKING MAN. THE HIEH ARE GENEROl H AND 1 HE WIPE, KE.NSIIU.K LAST GIVEH PLENTY OF TOK ROOM. $4.85 a pair ll III T at GRANTS OttttOON Cifh Clothiers OIR "CASH NO iI.K" WAY HAYEK Vol E ERV liY MONEY DEBATE ASHLAND vs. GRANTS PASS Friday, January 1 1 Followed by a musical program both vocal and instrumental High School Building .Admission 15c 8 o'clock Honor Girls Want Heotecu The Honor Guard girls have the use of the rooms In the Clftiis Schmidt block, but they are unn'de to meet in the rooms with comfort.. They need two electric heaters and some furniture. Anyone having any of these articles which ran he loaned for the purpose will confer a fBvor by notifying one of the Honor fluard girls. (OHI.VfJ EVENTS Jan. 12, Saturday Story hour at the public library, Miss llene Bucks will tell the story. Jan. 14, Monday Meeting of circuit court. Jan. Is, Friday Chicken Pie sup per. Al. E.'chur-h Ladle Aid. til) VEW tfOIMY (CLASSIFIED AD RATES. 25 words, two Issues, 26c; six Issues, 60c; one month, $1.6, when paid In advance. When not paid In advance, 6c per line per Isaue.) COMING JOY THEATRE Tuesday and Wed. JcvvHI Production to!, PrcM-iit' Dorothy Phillips 1 lie fiiinou Hlnr of "Hell Moikhm's Girl" In 66 PAY ME" The ruinous play of the frontier of the north I tic anil .-,( STACK OFFICK REMOVES Tho Grants Pass-Crescent City stage of fice has been removed to the for mer Observer building, corner of Seventh and U streets. Phone 2R, residence, 286-J. M NOTICE TO SCHOOL PATRONS PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER Mrs. R. S. Bush, 109 North Sixth, phone 141-R. tf His Mistake. As GrogMwIg. rumbled tit tils front door nt four o'clock one morning n policeman flushed hlx light on him unil then said: "Here, you eiin't open your door with I hut. That's n cigur." "Holy smoke." snld (irogswlg, "I've Mucked my liitrlikey, then." FOR SALE Excelsior, three speed, good condition, $115. Paramount Cyrlery. 511 WAVE A HOME of your own. Your i olee of three residences, good !..( Ions, $10 monthly payments. I . ens $7(10 to $950. (. V. Olnni. ti wi . ' . ""SELir "4-cyflndV MaxwVli l... .Inter for $150 cash. Write or i v-me personally if interested. O. 1 . Olum. 60 WA. - .'KI2 100 cords of wood on t' stump. Address 021 -West Pu.'sca ntrcnt. fiO i'Ol.'.'L) A red wool cpp. Inquire No. tii Courier office. S5 I The second semester of our schools open next Monday inoiiilri;. All the children entering ulioil for the Hrst tlmo on tho nurth .nln of the track will ro.'iott to tho Cn tral school: thos on tho c.utli hide or the track to the Riverside school. Children who will .be six years of age within three weeks from next Monday will be admitted. No child will be admitted for tho firm time nf ter tho first two weeks of school. 5.1 If You Want DRY WOOD! I Now Have It I have dry wimmI" under cover. Choicest lry Hone Hiy , nnd Half liry PARSONS' WOOD YARD Phono IMI, or I0I-R Carda at the Courier office. cls""lflert sd will give results ARMY 111 YS 'J TONS OF PRI'NEH WiinhluMoii, Jim. II. Tho Hulnm ""'I. Fruit "rowers' union litis liven g'ven OffE ADVERTI8HWBNT WILl nn arilly ,,, for ,,, NOT MAKE YOU A FORTUNE, j or Oregon primus as a result of tho BUT IT WILL SERVE AH A j recent promise by the qu.irtorm-.s-HTONE IN THE FOUNDATION ' It general to Senator McN'ary. OF BUSrNE80 HUCCE33 t: :i j Knvelopes ar tlie Courier. A.
