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About Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 17, 1919)
MONDAJT, 1TIIUIAKY IT. I01. r AGS FOUR GRANTS PASS DAILY COUUElt Wedding Rings ' Two "Rings" if you are lonely. Letcher & Son JEWELERS - ; HIGH SCHOOL NOTES -f f-f On Friday all the periods were shortened, bringing the last recita tion up to 2 o'clock, at which time the program of the Cleonian Literary society was given. The program was to have teon given some time ago, but was postponed on account of the Influenza, and yesterday was attend ed by the students, and a number of their friends and relatives. The program consisted of eight ' numbers, each one displaying un questionable talent and ability on the part or the performers. The or der of the program follows: Selectlons-.J.High School Orchestra Vocal Solo ...Eunice HIllIs Reading. Booth Holmes Violin Solo Glenn Hamilton Selection , 'Boys' Orchestra One-act French Comedy "Icl On Parle Francals" ' Gut of Characters Hajor Regoless Rattan Don Reams Victor Dubois Arnold Meter Mr. Sprigglna "-.George Riddle Mrs. Spriggins Bernlce Nichols Angelina, their daughter. Dora Herman Julia, wife of Major Rattan . Thelma Robinson Anna Maria, maid of all work . ,, , , Grete Derricks Selection High School Orchestra The play, which was snappy throughout, depicted the troubles brought upon Spriggins for the dls .nlay of a sign reading: "Icl On Parle Francals," (French spoken here), In hope of gaining the patronage of summer boarders. Mr. Spriggins had taken an abbreviated course in French, but was hopelessly lost when .a, Frenchman, Victor Dubois, ap peared and attempted to. converse with him. The - Frenchman had brought a Mrs. Rattan, who had been accidently separated from her husband at a railroad station, to find a room until her husband ar . rived. At this point the Spriggins' maid, Anna Maria, struck for higher wages, and not receiving them left ana Mr. and Mrs. Spriggins were forced to become the maid and valet of Mrs. Rattan and Mr. Dubois, who bad rented rooms of them. Complications rapidly set in when Major Rattan,- naturally of a jeal ous and positive disposition, arrived upon the scene, believing that Du bois had eloped with his wife. An gelina, for whom Dubois had pro fessed his love, accidently learned of this accusation, and believed Victor false. A climax' was reached when Major Rattan, accusing Dubois of eloping with his wife insisted upon a duel and produced two vicious looking pistols. This was prevented, by Major Rattan, hiding behind a screen, awaited the arrival of his wife, who had gone in search or him. "When she arrives, and the other characters assemble, ' the tangle Is unwoven, and all ends happily. The orchestra Is deserving of spe cial chredit, as the members have had few chances to practice tozother, and only after the flu ban had been somewhat lifted were they able to re-organize. On Tuesday and Wednesday morn ings Dr. Janet Reld, of the United States government service, spoke to the girls of the high school. Her message was well given and well re ceived, and the girls greatly appre ciated her visit. The high school girls have re sumed their basketball practice and If allowed to play other teams, will be ready to put up a winning game. Five Dollars Reward Five dollars reward will be paid tor the arrest and conviction of any one stealing the. Daily Couriers from residences or man boxes, f .' , ., PER5.NAL LOCAL Attorney B. H. Kurd, of Medtord, i was --Grants Pass visitor today. C. L. Cook, of Gold Hill, visited here tor a day or two, returning home this morning. Mrs. C. E. Harmon, of Waters Creek, returned this morning from a trip to Portland. Hygenla Nursing bottle. Sabln has them. 9S C. H. Woodward spent the week end at home, returning to Canyon ville this morning. B. F. Sklllman went to Portland Sunday morning, expecting to be gone tor some time. . Charles Wlme of Myrtle Creek, was In the city yesterday. He went to Ashland this morning. C. N. Houck, who came from Los Angeles to visit his son, A. J. Houck, went to Roseburg this morning to remain. Miss Llla Waters returned . this morning from a week end visit at Salem. She was accompanied by her. sister, who will "remain here a week or more. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Allison left Saturday night on an eastern trip and will visit relatives in Minnesota and Illinois. They will go to New York and on the return will go Into Mexico and home via Los Angeles. Miss Nell' Callahan, of Dayton, Ohio.' who spent several weeks with her sister, Mrs. C. H. Etsmann, went to Klamath Falls today to visit ber sister, Mrs. Bernard Hall. Lather Tlngley, who was connect ed with the IT. 8. recruiting office here for some months, returned Sat urday night from San Francisco and will remain in Grants Pass. Mrs. Tlngley and two children will arrive In a few days from Portland. Mr. Tlngley has been furloughed to the reserve list. Mrs. Fred Hesse, of Portland, who spent a tew days here with her mother, Mrs. Coffmank and her sis ter. Miss Minnie' Ireland, left this afternoon for San Francisco, Joining her husband on train No. S3.. They have shipped their sntomobile to San Francisco and . will spend several months touring California. VEW TOUAY WANTED A trio of Indian Runner ducks.' -' Inquire Jewell Hardware Co., phone 14-R. '.. . ' 94 FOR SALE Household goods.Phone 507-R. or call 670 North Third street . , 98 FOR RENT The two corner, office rooms Just vacated by Dr. Nlbley. Steam heat, water. Janitor service. Geo. E. Lundburg. ': ' 98 FOOL NO 1 lookin' for Fool No. 2 Five passenger auto to trade for city property. Address No. .86 . care Courier. 95 FOR SALE Eight shoats and one sow one 'thoroughbred Berkshire and the rest O. I. C. E. L. Prultt, Merlin, Ore. 98 MISS L0RENA REED Mi so Lorena Reed of Richmond, Me., wno nas Been appointed a second lieu tenant In the radio corps of the signal department of the army. I ! ' ' I fc i t&0r Ladies Silk and Serge Skirts Of unusual style and quality MRS. E. Try Our Cnkea and Cookies ; Moore Baking Co. ' - Married Saturday Kvcnlnit ' Charles E. Stanley, ot Roseburg, and Miss Bessie Berry, 'ot Merlin, were married in this city Saturday evening by Rev. Melville T. Wire. Phone 2S , Calls. Howell's 609 G street cleaning shop, 95 Hand Wilt Give Dance The band has ordered several new selections and Is busily preparing tor the first dance ot the season in the pavilion. Gold Hill News. Electric Work Phone SOMedford. Store. Pauls Electric . 6Stf Perfect Rainbow - The moat beautiful rainbow which has been seen here for many, years was witnessed tor a few minutes this afternoon, making a complete bow over North Sixth street. The colors, were especially. vivid. Some More Murhy Saturday. March 1. Eat and dance all night. $1.50. 95 CARD OF THANKS Words cannot express our appre ciation ot all the beautiful flowers sent us, or ot all the favors bestowed upon us at the time ot the death and burial of our beloved husband and father. , MRS. W. H. FALUN and FAMILY. C1TV OF COBLENZ ROBBED OF IUXL8 Colbenx, Germany, Feb. 17. In this German city of more than 60, 000 Inhabitants, there are but three church bells. Before the war Cob lenz, now the headquarters ot the American Army of Occupation, had scores ot church bells tsat all . but three ot them were taken by the German government to be turned into munitions of war. , MISSIOX OF MERCY SAILS . ON TRIP TO HOLY LAND New York, Feb. 17. Sailing as an argosy of life and hope to the 4,000,000 destitute people of the Holy Land and other regions of the near east, the steamship Leviathan left this port today with the largest contingent of missionaries, doctors and .relief workers ever -.sent over seas at one. time on such a mission. HORSE, MEAT FOR HCXGRY GERMANS . - - - . 4- Coblenz, Feb. 17.-"-Elght hundred condemned American army horses and mules were sold at auction to a German butcher hear Coblenz last week f with the'jinderatandlng that all the animals must be killed to help relieve the meat shortage 4- within the occupied area. Felt His Importance. Herbert was asked to hand the tools to his father, who was under the car trying to repair it For this his fa ther praised him, telling him be had Deen or jrreat assistance. When they reached home and explained to his mother why they were late Herbert promptly added: "Yes, and if there hadn't been, two of us men along we mignt not De nere yet" Preserving Frescoes. A novel method of preserving fres coes, recently (Uncovered by a Japan ese, consists In coating them with thin glass, which la made to adhere through the agency of specially pre pared chemicals. - The new method Is said to make the frescoes proof against the injurious action of the atmosphere. Legal Blanks at the Courier. REHKOPF ' "GOODROADS-'JALKEO AT The Chamber ot Commerce today resumed their Monday luncheons af ter an Interruption ot several weeks due to the intluenta epidemic. About 50 members were present, several bringing friends to enjoy meeting the business peoplo ot the city. President Bramwell, at, the. close ot the meal, called on O. 8. Blen chard, chairman ot the road commit tee ot the Chamber ot Commerce, who explained In detail the road leg islation of 1917 and 1919, as it im mediately affected Josephlu county. The state highway commission has already spent many thousands ot dollars in Josephine county, and It now stood ready to spend many more thousands ot dollars', he said, the amount depending upon the cooper ation ot the county. The paving ot the highway from the bridge across Rogue river to the Jackson county line has been ordered and the eon tract let. The surfacing ot other portions ot the Pacific highway with in the county wherever the road Is graded and prepared for surfacing will be ordered. The improvement ot the road over Smith hill, or Sexton mountain, as It Is sometimes callod, will depend upon the county to some extent. The amount necessary to put the seven miles In perfect condition would be approximately from $60,000 to $80,- 000. This Improvement would be impossible were the expense to fall entirely upon the county, but there a possibility of having the road greatly Improved if Josephine -co operates to the amount of a few thousand dollars, probably $10,000. Mr. Blanchard offered a resolution which on vote was accepted, to the effect that the Chamber of Com merce request the- county court ot Josephine county to cooperate with the highway commission In the con struction ot the road referred to, and also a new bridge be construct ed over Grave creek to replace the old wood structure even though the expense must be met by the Issue of warrants not provided tor In the present road-program ot the county. With the paving ot Smith hill it is predicted that the entire Pacific highway through Josephine county would be hard surfaced within the next three years. .;',' OBITTJAEY ' - William Henry Fallln William Henry Fallln was born In Vandalla, 111., March 21. 1863, and died at Grants Pass, Ore., February 13, 1919. He rame to Grants- Pass from Kansas City In 1887. He was mar ried to Orrle Wlmer June 8, 1889 Deceased has been a, landmark In the community for many years. He served at one- time as county asses sor. Last summer he' was employed In the mills of northern California. . His death comes as a sudden shock to his relatives and friends. For some time be' had been ailing, but no one thought of his decease. He leaves to mourn Mb loss his wife,' Mrs. Orrle Fallln, and 12 cull dren. The children are as follows Mrs. Harry L. Smith and Mrs.' Amos Williams, of Grants Pass, Mrs. Hugh Preston, of Portland; John D., who Is in France Mrs. Robt. Inks, ot RIverbanks fam and Howard A Rose, Dorothy, Louise, Bertha, tf-ean and Botty. He leaves also a mother and sister at Myrtle Creek, Ore., and a brother at Falls City, Ore. " : The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, February 15, from Hall's chapel.; Services were conducted by Rev. Melville T. Wire, interment In Odd Fellows ceme'tery.' All kinds of Commercial Prlntlnu at the Courier Office. '. . . 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