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DULY UXUK HIVKIi CttlRlk.fl WKDXF-SUAV, SWT. H. PAOK FOCR I i t SOLDIER LETTERS From Den W. I'ouiiUM On Active Srvlc With A. E. F. France, Aug. 11, IMS. Dear Folks: We, have moved again. 33 miles northeast ot our lut.nuip ad we walked all the war. We started at S o'clock Friday morning and walk ed a trifle less than 10 miles and camped (or the night at 5:S0 In the back yard and orchard ot a French residence. It was Quite a hike, I can tell you, with a pack on oar backs that weighed from 30 to 40 pounds. We were none ot us too tired to .miss the investigation ot the city In ruins. The San - Francisco earth quake had nothing In It for tumbled down buildings. I was quite elated as we inarched Into town to if that Ralph Dusen bury'a organltatton was located here, but on Investigation I found that he bad been transferred to some other outfit about three weeks ago. Hard luck. Will try to tlnd out what bunch he Is with at present and will let you know. I had two Mount Pleasant "Times" to read the other day In which I read the account of Louise Treveg bo. I did not know her fellow. I saw where Mrs. Chester A. Oorhsm was visiting at the Gorhams. When did ho get married? The papers were donated by Ed Cady whose mother sent them. ' Hare bad a couple ot long visits with a fellow trom Condon, Oregon, who knows a good many of the peo ple I met a year ago at this time. It sure seems good too. . Re was trouble man In a signal corps outfit. . In hiking up here we came through some mighty beautiful coun try and I again take back what I said against France as a country. However, I have seen absolutely no corn, I guess they don't use It over here. The country Is rolling, but few high hills and no mountains. I'll say those hills seemed like moun tains when we were hiking 1L Have just received your letter of June 30, accompanied, by the Courier of June 28, and the Observers " of June 19 and July 3. It was surely sad thst the Courier office was burned and the Interior destroyed. It must have been a mess, but evi dently Is on the way to recovery now. I have seen nothing of the army Issue razor, etc.. In our company. And It is just as well for you to send blades. W'rap up the papers a little stronger also. I surely enjoy the pictures you sent and wish I could send a few to show some of the things that I have .seen. Some ot the boys went out today and burled one ot the fallen heroes, who fell face downward with his head toward the enemy. Had a letter from Bob Robinson say be bad talked with Mr. Voorbies In Grants Pass on his way to the of ficers training camp. Must shave and get cleaned up. what I should have done early this morning. Lots of love, - WALLACE. Josephine County Soldiers in A. E F. Appreciate Courier Hesduarters, Air Service , Production Center No. 2, i Post Supply Dept. August 9th, 1918 The Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, Oregon: : -. Just a few lines to say many, many thanks for the Couriers that I re celved here today. ' There were many Interesting things In them and you cannot realize how good it seems to read something about' the "doings" We are headquarters for Graded and High School Books Largest Assortment of ' ' , . 'i j ? .- School Supplies Clemens Sells Drags The Rexnll Store at home. I was sorry to hear that the home ot the little "newsy" paper had been badly wrecked by (ire and l hope It won't be long toetort every thing Is as good as before. I suppose that everyone U eager to see the evening paper so that they may read about the boy at the front. We can only hope that tbey will keep the good work going until the, Ger man people realise that they have been mislead. Mother writes often and think that by the sound ot her letter the younger stt ot men are about as scarce as suowballs In Yuma, Art ions. Well there will be a "Hot time in the old town" when we re turn. " ! ' Since mother gave you my address, I have transferred to auotber or sanitation and I wish that you would please change my address trom the 4S6th to the 490 aero squadron. Well I never was very fast on this writing tetters so again I will say many, many thanks and close with best wishes tor the Rogue River Courier, and remain, RAT BAILEY, 490th Aero Suadron. A. E. F.. France. On Active Service With American Exp. Force. Editor of the Rogue River Courier: Grants Pass, Oregon: Dear Sir: I wish to thank you for the editions of your paper w hich you have sent me and I will try to show you my gratitude by this letter. I enjoyed them very much even thoug I am practically a stranger ot Grants Pass, but that Is home and papers from home are appreciated more than I can explain. Respectfully yours, D. LESTER SLATER, Co. B. 23rd Engineers. A. E. F.. France. Dear Editor: I am In receipt of the Weekly Courier and please accept my many thanks for the same. I don't believe there Is another paper In the world that Is read In as many places as my Issue of the Courier. After I have read It wrapper, advertisements and all, I send them to Charlie Mast, who is well known in Grants Pass, he be ing a fireman on the local freight between Grants Pass and Ashland previous to joining the navy about two years ago. He is now a wire less operator In the mosquito fleet. After he has read this blessed Rogue River Valley tidings he sends them to his 'brother-in-law, who Is station ed in Spain, so it Is read in two dif ferent nations in Europe before It reaches the waste basket. The other day I was waiting for a southbound train at a station lust out of London when a troop train pulled In and one of the first men to alight on the platform was John Wlmer. He told me that Mrs. v lmer was working at the Courier office, so be sure and give her my kindest regards and tell her John Is a fine looking soldier. Most sincerely yours, D. R. MORRISON. C. S. A. S. 222, A. E. F., London, Eng. The divorce case of Victor C Brown vs. Genevieve A. Brown aas been occunvlns the attention of Judge Calkins at the court house yesterday and today. In this case Brown is suing for divorce and the custody of the child, but Mrs. Brown has filed a counter claim for divorce and custody of the child, who has been living with her at Lakevlew. She has for her counsel, Attorney Hay of Lakevlew, while Attorney Norton Is arguing the case for Mr, Brown. Mr. Brown was on the stand for about five hours yesterday and to day Mrs. Brown was placed on the stand. The case is said to have been the result oi nmgnDornoou gossip more than from iny other cause. Over a doztn witnesses have been produced by either side snd the trial was not closed until late this' after - noon, a few A. decision Is'expected within days. ; " ' ' COMIXO EVENTS Sept. 15, Sunday Second Annual Harvest Fei,tlval at Baptist church Sept. 18,. Wednesday Courier Bar ' gain Day. v Sept. 27, 28,. Friday and Saturday Red Cross' Bazaar and Carnival Registration Day the 12th; xaln Day tho 18th. Bar- NOTHli TO 81 The war industries board demands a reduction ot IS per rent In the consumption ot news print paper so that the manufacture ot print paper may be conserved and the power and material thus saved to account In the manufacture ot war necessities. , . The board requires ot the newspapers that they discontinue the sending ot papers not actually paid for and the discontinuance ot all palters In arrears. In accordance ot the demands of the board all papers coming un-t dor the above classes will be discontinued September 16. Keiuitisnce should be sent at ouce so as not to miss an issue, 1 PERSSNdL g LOCAL 1 Mrs. I). Dixon and two children of Kerby, left last night for Los An geles to spend the winter. . Sound acorns wanted at the Won der Store, three cents a pound. 64 Mr. and Mrs. U. P. Nelson, who visited Mrs. Nelson's sister, Mrs. Mensch, and mother, Mrs. York, left this morning returning to Portland. Mrs. W. B. Sherman arrived this morning from Saersmento and will visit trteud hero snd will spend a few weeks with her purents at Hol land. Fred Mensch Is spending the day In the city with ,hls wife. He hBS been on a government surveying Job near Ruch. and tonight will go to Cbttage Grove on government work. Mrs. W. W. Webb, who visited her mother, Mrs. M. M. Spencer, and sis ter. Mrs. J. R. Gunning, left this morning tor her home at San Diego. She will stop tor a time at San Fran cisco. Can't ship magailnes until you bring in yours. Every few pounds help. Open until Saturday night. Red Cross. , 61 Mrs. Belle Kuykendall, ot Chicago, Is visiting at the S. E. Townsend home, Mrs. Kuykendall was a for mer resident of Grants Pass, leav ing here for Eugene snd later for Chicago. I Will Trimble returned this morn ing to Bray, after a few days In the city. Mr. and Mrs. Trimble and young son came last Saturday to start the boy in school, but on ac count of the illness ot the lad Mrs. Trimble will remain here some time. NEW TO;AY I CLASSIFIED AD RATES. -26 ords, two Issues, 25c; six Issues, 0c: one month, $1.50, when paid In advance. When not paid In advance, c per line per Issue WANT A GIRL for general house work. Mrs. if. Peltoo, Gold Hill. Ore. ' 62 TOR SALE Good circular wood saw outfit on ctlll wagon, all com plete for business, $120 at 503 J street. 61 FOR SALE 45-ton silo. Inquire at Dimmlck ranch, phone 609-F-5. 65 LOST Pair gold rimmed glasses In case, probably lost at G. A. R. camp. Finder please leave at this office No. 1489. , James M. Adams 214 West D st.' 61 WANTED Second hand cook stove or range. In good condition. Call Fort Vanoy Orchard, 606-F-12. 65 LOAN $3,000 to $4,000 to loan on good Irrigated farm. L. A. Launer, Realtor. 65 COW FOR SALE One full blooded Jersey cow making pound of but ter per day, $S5. L. A. Launer, Realton. . 65 FARM Irrigated farm for sale, best buy In county, 160 acres, 35 cul tivated and irrigated, on creek, highway and railroad, 1 mile to WlldervUle, nice buildings, run ning water piped to house and barn, wood nough to pay for place. 1 Price $4,500. Terms. L. A. Launer, realtor. 65 RENTS Good 5-room bungalow, Evelyn Ave., $11. Three well furnished houses, $15, $17 and $20. Also farms for rent. L. A. Launer, Realtor. , 65 FOR RENT Corner offices In the New Josephine hotel; fine down stairs business location. Inquire at hotel. 65 WWIMWWWWSWl'P'WlW SV'WSSJ 'MM I i;ki..iliiki.t.li:i.l'i! ; i , i:-Mr il-iiiU.uti-, MllnHlll e - J 1 ii ; M jljj SPECIAL t; THIKSIAY OLD FASHION STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE At till) Oxford Grill (Wntcli This Space) m 3 6- ! '!"':::i!"l"f!?!r'i VittlMblLlLlllliiiluiUiliilUlilmMuiXAM; llHTlUIIK.ua Mrs. W. W. Pinny, of Hugo, Is In the city today. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph llolman, of Tyrone, Oklu.. who visited their daughter. Mrs. C. W. Roberts, tot the past two weeks, left this after noon tor their home. Mrs. Huberts accompanied them as far as Medford. It. t Mnrkee II Commandant It. C. .Marker, of the Old Soluiers State Hospital at Rose burg, la In the city mingling with the old soldiers here. Mr. Markoe has 10 living sons, three of whom are now In the service. (iitlvlti MitrrtcO at Portland Michael Gslvln Jr., son ot M. T. Gulvln of this city, was married on Tuesday, September 10, at Portland to Miss llertha Olesun of Portland. The young couple will spend several days In Seattle, but will make Port 1 their home. Honor Ciuard Meeting The Honor Guard girls will hold an Important meeting tn their rooms over Clans Schmidt's store on Xburs day evening, September 12, All members and prospective members are urged to be present at this meet ing, as Important business Is to be discussed. More China Ptieawants A ahlnmont nf two itoivn Chins I pheasants from the state game farm was received here today snd the birds will be liberated on the A. S. Cotitant farm, north of the city. Another Peddler Grants Vass was visited last even ing by another peddler. He was an old man and couldn't understand why he must have a license to sell j his tnrlis and powders In this city. I Mayor Demaray Induced him to move on and thus he lost some vnlu- able trndo territory. Car Takes Hath Geo. C. Sabln's automobile, which wss left standing on the river bank mar the bathhouse yesterday even ing, took a sudden notion to take a plunge and, the brakes not being set tight, ran Into the wat.ir. The new Bulck had a fine bath and was so re luctant to leave the cooling stream that a block and tackle had to b used to coax it out. Xotlce to Av. It. 4 Every member of Oenersl Lognn W. R. C. Is requested to be at the Riverside school camping grounds with well filled baskets tor the pic nic dinner ' by 11 a. m. tomorrow. Bring plate, knife, fork and cup each for your family and the G. A. R. guest. All' civil war veterans and corps members who may be vlsltlnx in the city are Invited. The local corps will turnish coffee, sugar and cream. Preacher Soldier Here Friday- Private Frank C. Sutherland, a former member of the 143d Canadian "Bantams," who wss wounded at Lens, and also witnessed the first bombing of an American hospital In France, will speak at the South Methodist church Friday evening. Mr. Sutherland was In the Canadian service a year and eight months but after four months and 12 days In France received a shell splinter which penetrated the skull, and hg spent several months In the hospital, and was finally discharged. Private Sutherland was a divinity student when the war broke out, and since his discharge in February, has plan ned to continue the work. XOTICE OF IRRIGATION MKKTIXG The meeting ot the landowners west of the city, which" was schedul ed for Thursday night, has been post poned to Saturday, September 14, 1918, at 7:30 p. m. " All landowners Interested and the business men of Grants Pass are ex pected to nttend this meeting. A. 0. HOOD, J. B. HAIR, F. S. BRA M WELL, 60 ' Committee Save $1.50 Sept. i8 BnrKaln day, Courier Bargain Day Sept, 18. GOLD HILL LIVE PLANT TO OPERATE SEPT. IS ('onallls. Sept. 1 1. Agricultural lima will be In production at the stats owued'llme plant by September IS, according to expectations of the slate lime board. Operation of the plant has been delayed by Inability of the board to obtain some neces sary machinery, reports Dr. A. II. Curdle)', chairman. "The state law provides that thn board shall sell lime to limners In carload lots only, and for cash at the quarles," aald Dr. Curdley. 'Farm ers who contemplate ordering lime, therefore, should make provision, either Individually or rutlertlvly, to order carlots snd send checks with order. The price to be charged will b officially determined at the next meeting of the board, but from con versations with members of the board I feel quite suie that the In itial price will he $1.75 a ton (. o. b. Gold Hill, with provision for rebate should a lower price be possible." Orders (or lime on the hssls of $I.7J per ton may he sent to th superintendent of the state llius plant. Gold Hill, Ore. They will be filled In the order of their receipt. Revised rates on agricultural lime have been established by the Smith- em Pacific company as follows: Not over 30 miles, 70 rents a ton. SO miles, 90 cents; NO miles, It; 100 miles, 11.10; 140 miles, $1.30. Dr. Oordley has been advised by the war priority board that agricul tural lime has been placid m the preferred lists tn both fuel supply and railway transportation. ' This makes It possible to operate the plant and get transportation ivr the railway lines promptly as pulverlrt lime Is held to be essential to food production. IHMtX IJCWIS To Mr. and Mrs, Albert t.rl, ft 1 2 Second street, Wed nesday. September II. a son. ..fin.. iisf Music by The Orchestra New York surged to the doors of the theatre In an unbroken line when Mar gnerlte Clark appeared on the stage In "Prunella." Now, with pictorial effects and with splendor that the screen lone can, portray, the picture Is here for you to marvel at.' ' ' FIFTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL ! J- Stete Fair SALEM SEPTEMBER 23-28 Hplcnilld exhibits, dully lectures and (li'inoiiNtrntions on fcl prmliictlmi ml l conservation; high cliiss atniiso mints, 'attractions nud euteitiiliiiiKiitst mi ei client rc Injr card; Ideal ia mpliiir grounds, nnd'tlie bent of nr.' coiiimodutiiiiw for hoi h exhibitors niul vWtorN, A. H. LEA, Secretary Salem It FOOL THIS AMERICAN Pvt. YahrvMHalil Hnys He Is In Ht ItMitery in i:uri ami Tliej'r Not Afntlil i( the Devil Somewhere In France, , August I, I l Dear Cousin Emit: Well old fellow. I suppose you'll think It's funny that we haven't got the kaiser yet, but bellevs in boy we kilted a few of his best soldiers. We're sure a hard bunch ot guys and that "kamerad't stuff don't go worth a damn. That Just calls for a lf onet through the belly. We don't take any chances, you know. I lme been over here eight mouths anil hnven't been hurt yet. Say, I, guess I would IIU to bs there and help enl a few of thnf pears. You im t be a re Mine fruit grower. I mrt a fellow h hns l"eii around Murphy and he aa It's as good a pluce there as anywhere In the vslley. My girl In California lives In Fris co, 331 Penn Ave., but you better sta away from her. I just got to tie to something If I get out of tlils war, you know, cause I'pi gutting old. One Whls! I'll be voting when I get through klllln' Germans over here. t wss a wagoner (truck driver) till a few months ngo when I wss made private first class, and first class gunner. We have the best battery In Europe,, barring none, and we get 'em. Every man In the out fit Is a great big brave volunteer, and they 'ain't afraid of the devil himself." We're going to eat cheess-rareblts (llmburger) In Berlin before we quit, too. t Well so long old fellow. , Best wishes to you and your family. As ever your rounsln In khaki. HENRY J. VAIirtENWALD. Pvt. First Class, Bat. D. First A. A. Battery. . A. E. F. France. i JOY THEATER WEPVKSIMV AND TIM l;U.Y f AliOl.Pli ZI KIHI I'lUKEXTS ... MARGUERITE CLARK . In Her t.r.Mil Htngo " Huwi'M ' "Prunella" Or liOVK I.N A DITCH U.WlllKN By Granville Murker and Murence lloiixnuin Directed by Mum-Ire Tourneur - ".1