v mum v CHASE & SANBORN, Import i We certainty take pride in having the exclusive of Is justly celebrated Coffee for this part of Southern Oregon. Is usedW people all over the United States and Canada who know vi eoodfcoffee is. 1 i "SEAL BRAND! Comes In a-pound cans (full weight, not ground), fhighethan the so-called Mocha and Java, at 40c per pound. I OLD GOVERNMENT MOCHA ANjAV (In bulk), another of their finest grades, has a miliich tor, only found in the finest grades of coffee. We grind it, bulvee it, just as you prefer. ..WHITE HOUSE GROER.. OPPOSITE POST OFFIcJ Begin Right in 1901 And supply your Kitchen with rticj that will last. Just think of thejycj of uso you can get out of Strana Steel Ware and a Garland Std They will not only adorn your Kitq but will brighten your home as l because they give satisfaction. Try them and bo convince Cramer Br ODD FELLOWS BLOCK ANTIKUST TINWARE, 1 Hair -Riddle Hardware AT JEWELL'S OLD STAND. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS IN IV WHITE SEWING -For Cash or on the CHINES ailment Plan. General Hardware, oves, etc. J. VLKE. THE BON TON Bakery Cob. 7TH and Front Sts. Orders taken for all kinds of Fancy Pastry, Wedding Cake, Cream Puffs, Lady Fingers, etc. Fresh Bread every day. Leave order at Calhoun Grocery Co. Aug, D. A. Singler, Prop. lire Saved Him. My wifft advice laved my life write F.Ioh of Winfleld, Term , for I bad! bad cough I coald hard ly bread tdily grow vorw under doctor'! ;nt, bat my wife urged me to o ling's New Discovery for Coniam which completely cared roe." I , Cold), Bronchitis, La Grippe, onia, Atthma, Hay Fev er and aladiet of Cheat, Threat and Lun positively cared by this marvel liedicine, 60c, and 11.00. Every bkaranteed. Trial bottles Xocal "feappentnas Dr. Flanagan, Resident Dentist. Go to Corun for Plumbing. Whipe, 10c to $2.50 at Hackett't. M. Clemens, Prescription Druggist. Freeh Oysters at the Poet office (tore. Full line of Cigar and Tobacco at Hanan't. Get one of those Opals, free, at Clevenger'a. Bicycle hospital for all repairing at Cramer Bros. Wood wanted on subscription at the Coukikb office. Send your ore to W. G. Wright's New Custom Mill. A splendid line of Royal Charter Oak Ranges at Cor on 's. Harness of all Kinds, Grades and Prices at Hackett's. A new floor it being put into the o. P. D. 4 L. store. . jn W. GJWright custom mills ore test ing and assaying. W. G. Wright custom mills, assaying and ore testing. For Notion and Japanese goods go to the Japanese Basaar. Fresh Oysters, the . large Eastern kind, at Hanan'a oyster parlors. Prof. Griffith, the hypnotist, will make a blindfold drive on Tuesday afternoon at 3:80.. Unmounted photographs of Mt. Hood by Hicks; 5x7 inches, for 25c at the Courier office. County court meets next week, pro bate court on Monday and commis sioners' court on Wednesday. J. Pardee has resigned bis position at the White House grocery after having been for nine years connected with this merchantile establishment. An enjoyable whist party was held last Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. C.Hough. The regular quarterly muster of our company H. O. N. G. was held at the opera bouse on Monday evening, Dec, 31. Assessor-elect Chaa. Crow arrived In Grants l'asa from Galice on Monday. He will assume his official position on next Monday, January 7. A job lot of second hand Hydraulic Pipe, Elbows, Tapers and a large Hoad light for sale cheap. Enquire of L. L. Jewell or Eclus Pollock at the Hair- Riddle Hardware Co. store. J. W. Criteser is carrying with him a very badlv bruised band, the result of getting it between two logs which he was helping to more while working at the Miller place near town. Eastern butter it being shipped into Grants Pass to supply the mining cirops, and yet there are tome who profess to think that a creamery will not pay in Southern Oregon. Roseburg Review. Otto J. Knips left ou Monday morning for bis ranch near Jacksonville which he has recently purchased. A typo graphical error in our last issue made the acreage of this place read 30 instead of 300 seres, as it should have read. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Cords operated the Pine Needle factoiy sevcralj;days to assure themselves of what it needed in the way of equipment, and expect to begin operating steadily about tbt mid dle of Jauuary. Sunday evening, the electric lights went out and the town was plunged in darkness for several minutes. At the churches the lamps were ordered lit that the exercises might proceed. After much fumbling tor matches, rattling of globes and turning upend down of wicks the unaccustomed lamps were finally got under way and just at that moment the light returned, glorious and effulgent- One choir than sang very appropriately, 'The Lotd is my Light." A directory of Grants Pass is being compiled by the manager of the Novelty Directory company. The directory will contain the names of all residents of Grants Pass, with street address. In connection will be published a street map, business directory, telephone, numbers, postage rates, secret societies, churches, etc., and no effort on the part of the publisher will be spared to make it a valuable book of reference. The work will be issued sometime during the latter part of the present month. Many persons liavo had ttieexuerience of Mr. Peter Sherman, of NortnStrat- iora, . ii., wno fays: "for years I suffered torture from chronic indiges tion, but Kodol Dyspepiia Cure made a well man of me." It digests what vou eat and is a certain cure for dyspepsia and every form of stomach trouble. It gives relief at once even in the worst eased, and can't help but do you good. ur. u. r. rtremer. Tbe "Breeiy Time" company was Id town Saturday and gave their entertain ment in the evening at the opera house. They give a very livey and entertaining performance though some parts of it were a little too metropolitan to suit the classical taste. Their three-legged sailor was undoubtedly one of the funniett productions ever brought on this ttago, and the barnyard fowl wat a moat en tertaining bird. The musical features were good, the bell ringing by four tirls ith tennis racquets Iringed with sleigh bells being exceptionally worthy of mention. Week of Prayer at the Baptist Church. Tbe services on Canday, 6th inat. will be Bible school at 10 a. m. ; preaching at 11a.m. and 7:30 p. m, B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p, m. Every evening, except Saturday during the week, services will be held, beginning at 8. A short address by tbt pastor will be followed by a sea son of testimony, prayer and praise. All are cordially invited. Kobkht Lieua, Pastor, ialvatioa Army Juniors. The Juniors of the Salvation Army will bold a special meeting at tbt ball on Saturday evening, January 5, and will prerent "Motet in the Bullrushes." Coffee and cake will be served after the meeting. Ereryont welcome. A Twlat or tbe Wrlat In the night will turn on tha alertrie berth light in the Pullman Standard Sleeping Cart, on tbe Northern Pacific's North Coast Limited. Two lightt In each section. Get a North Coast Limit ed leaflet. A. D. Charlton. Ats't Genl Past. Ag't. 255 Morrison St.. Cor. SJ. If you want a box of fine candy, go to Hanan't. Tbe weather report on the first page it for November, not October as it states. Take your shoes to Hackett for good work and right prices. Meals served at all hours at the Novelty, Front ttreet next to Fetsch's. DU L7DV PHOTOGRAPHER r nLlOI Opp. Court House, Yon have beard It said of something "It takes the cake." But Myrtle Creek Flour makes the cake. Ir. R. E. Bmith hat permanently located here and bat opened au office In room 2 over tht poetoffice. Next week, Jannary 6 to 13, it the annual week of prayer and will be to ob served at tbe several churches. 8mokert will find rare opportunities for selection in the many linen of choice cigars at Wilton A Roper's. The bakery and restaurant of Gua Kutechtlit were purchased, last week by Wm.Knoell. The New Year celebrated its advont a Ith a very heavy and rather cold rain, with mow on the near by hills, A local teachers' Institute will bt held at Kerby on January 19 by Superin tendent Savage and an interesting pro gram by tbe teachers of that district- One change wat made in the passen ger train schedule of the S. P.' Co. on this line at the beginning of the year. Northbound train No. 12 formerly arriv ing here at 4 :35 a. m. now comet at 5:26a. m. Scott Griffin handles Ashland flonr, Utah alfalfa teed, Oregon red clover teed, winter oats, large Russian white rye, new crop timothy teed, wheat for seed also Wheat Hay, Alfalfa Hay, Timothy Hay. Oat Straw, Chop Barley, Corn, Wheat, Oats. . The quarterly meeting of the Grants Past Mining and Commercial club, will be held in the parlort of the First National bank, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, January 8. Reports of tbe president, secretary and treasurer will be read. '' Miss Emma Telford will reopen her kindergarten and primary school on Monday, January 7, and will receive pupils. Miss Telford has had a great deal of experience in primary and kin dergarten work, it very successful iu commanding the attention and best efforts of tho children and thorough In each detail of the mental and mechanical development which is the object of the kindergarten. A very enjoyable musical program was rendered. The orchestra played some fine selections in their artistic manner, Cramer Bros, sang the melodious duet of David and Jonathan tod Prof. C. J. Kurth favored tht company with a well executed and pleating cornel tolo. The Glee club wat called on tor songs and responded with soma of their bright and lively college alrt which were greatly appreciated by the company. Mr Fratisr's piano solo wat one of the most pleasing numbers of the program. At the conclusion of the program, refreshments of cocoa, coffee and cakt were served after which, the hour being late, the company dispersed. The U. of O. boys made many friends In Grantt Past aud are sure of a cordial welcome on auy future visit to our town. Hay Flour and Tui. Hay, grain, flour and ieed for sale at wholesale or retail at tbe new warehouse near the depot. Hay by the car load a speciality. Dowkino & Stbicklamd. Natlvt Daughters' Danes. Tbt grand ball, given by Margaret Tuffs cabin, Native Daughters of Oregon, on New Yean night, wat a very pleasant and joyous social eveut and wat well attended. The ball being given by Oregonians and in tome degree a cele bration In honor of our Webfool state, the weather very appropriately con tributed a copious downpour of rain for this particular evening which made the attendance of spectators lest than it would otherwise have been, but the 'number of dancers wat large and tbe ball was none too spacious for their accommodation. The ladies of the order assumed, through their committees, every detail of the arrangement and the result of their efforts were very complimentary Indeed to their ability as entertainers. The music was furnished by Demaree't orchestra, the program being arranged by the ladiet. No detail wat spared which might con duce to the entire social success of the occasion aud the assembled company enjoyed the evening to a degree not sur passed at any of tbe previous events of its character. Tbe hall wat very prettily decorated with evergreens, mistletoe, and other appropriate adorn' mentt. Prizes lor best walliers were awarded t) Mrs. Dr. Harth and Ray Jackson. Quite a numberof visitors were present from the valley towns and altogether the dance was one of the pleasantest of tbe season. The through freight division at this place has been discontinued, the crews running through to Ashland. The local freight ariangements remain as before. The Hot Time Sale Is a Big Success. It greatly surpasses our expectations Wo are selling lots of goods and tho purchasers are saviug money. Now is your time to save money on Clothing. Do not delay or you will lose by it. P. H. Harth & Son. Tht U. of 0. Glct Club. Tbe entertainment given last Thursday evening by the Glee club of the Univer sity of Oregon, wat one of the moat pleasant that Grants Pass people have enjoyed for many a day. Their songs wert full of life, map and anergy and almost perfect harmony of the 16 voicea wat a theme of nearly universal com ment. Evtry individual voice teemed smooth, pleasant and melodiout and the perfect manner in which they blended evinced the most through and judicious training Prof. Glenn, their instructor and director sang several solos and was a decided favorite with the audience. Hit voice In addition to being well trained and powerlul, has peculiarly pleasing quality of its own and bis solos were intensely appreciated by the audience. Tbe impersonations of Mr. Eaton and Mr. Fraiier's piano solos showed Ulunt of the highest order and their selections met with deserved ap preciation. The travesty of Ingomar, presented by Eaton and Fraiier was ex tremely amusing and was given with a display of a dramatic talent of a high quality. . After tile concert, a reception gi"en by the Music club of Grants Pass, was held at the A. O. U. W. ball. Tho hall wat well filled by tbe company who attended, 200 or more being present. Hyde Wads WtddlnJ. Ou the evening of Dec. 31st. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Swacker, near this citv, Mr. John R. Hyde and Miss Nellie Wade were united in mar riage by Rev. 8. F. Jenkins. A very beautiful and choice display of presents from their many friends bore witness to the high esteem in which this young couple are held and many guests were present to witness tbe nuptial ceremonies. Among those present upon the occa sion we note: Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hyde, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Wade, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hood, Mr. and Mrs. J. 8. Blillinger, Mrs. Ed Lister and Mrs. Annie Frye, Misses Ina Lister, Anna Wade, Emma Hyde, Masters. E. II. Lister. Arthur Litter and Walter Harmon. Altera pleasant repast and a social good time the guests took their depart ure wishing tbe newly married couple much happineta upon their voyage ol life at they enter into the years of the new century. Griffith the Hypnotist. Griffith the hypnotist and fun maker opens a six nights engagement at the opera buose Monday night. Go and you will kuow why others go. Popular prices, 10, 15 and 25 cents. Ladies absolutely freu the opening night. 11. O. McCROSKEY S ANNUAL CLEAN-UP SALE AT HALF PRICE. Beginning Saturday, January 5th, 1901, I will place on sale at One-Half Price all my Ladies Tailor Suits, sizes 32 to 30. . Ladies' and Misses' Jackets. Ladies' French Flannel Waists. Ladies' Flannelette Waists. Ladies' Mercerized Waists. Ladies' Wool, and Wool and Cotton Underskirts. Ladies' Morninp Jackets in Swnnadnwn nnrl Flan. nelette. Sofa Pillow Covers, and all odds and ends. All the Above Named at Onc-IIalf Price. A Big Discount on Silk Waists. Yours for Business, personal Mrt. J. D. Fry visited in Medford last week. Russell McGalliard of Waldo spent a few dayt in town thit week. Mrt. H. A.. Botermnnd and children are visiting here from Montague. J as Evans wat down from Central Point thlt week for a tew dayt visit. R. F. Scott of Creewell has been bere lately looking after mining interests. Mrt. Howard Robinson, of Ashltnd, tpent theholidayt visiting relative! bere. Mist Nellie Wade has been visiting here from Dunitnulr daring the holi days. , Mi. John Winters of California visited for several days this week with F. 8. Dukes.' J. W. Frater came op from Roseburg thit week to visit for few dayt in Grants rata. Mrt. H. 0. Bickett of Roseburg re turned on Saturday after a weekt visit in Grantt Pats.' Mist Lillian Hogan, one of onr suc cessful teachers, attended the state in stitute at Albany last week. J. D. Hayes returned Wednesday morning from Portland where he has been for several weeks past. Mrs. T. A. McCourtof McMinnvllle hat been vititing here with her parents, Mr. and Mrt. N. B. Meade. Mist Barbara Booth arrived on Thurs day evening from Eugene to visit with ralativei in thit city. Mr. and Mrt. C. C. Edwards of Sagi naw spent the holidays visiting with relative! at thit place. Mist Ziegler, of Eugene, hat been visiting bere with her sister, Mrt. I. U. Knotts, for the patt week. Miss Elsie Wiley, of Medford, It vitit ing friends in Grantt Pats thit week, tbe guest of Mitt Edna Parker. . . J . II. Howard came in from Kerby last Weduesday to tpend a few dayt with hit family in Grantt Pass. John Hall left Saturday evening for hit mine in the Grave creek district after spending Christmas week at home. Mr. A. J. Bingham a prominent, con tractor of Portland, is visiting his sister Mrs. Herbert Smith, of Grants Pass. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Voorhiea are once more residents of Grant! Pass having arrived on Saturday from Portland. Mist Jessie Scovill left on Monday morning for St. Holena, Calif., where she expects to remain for tome lime. County Superintendent Lincoln Sav age and l'ref. S. W. Holmes attended the state teachert institute at Albany. Lnther Hanan of Garden Valley, nephew of D. Hanan, Is assisting tht latter at hit oytter parlort and will attend school here during the remainder of the year. Mrs. E. E. LaBrle and daughter, of Garden Valley, near Roseburg, returned on Saturday after a visit with relatives and friends In this city. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roper, returned Saturday evening from their wedding tour to San Francisco to take up their residence in Grants Patt." Superintendent Paly and Professors Hitchcock and Clayton, of Jackson county, attended the state teacber't in stitute ot Albany last week. . Engineer 8. K. Willett has been transfeired to the Portland and Cor vallisrun. Mr. and Mrs. Willett will make their home in Portland, L, A. Robertson a former resident of Grants Pass and now one of the large farmers of Bams Valley, spent several dayt In Grantt Pan last week. Tom Barry of Crescent City arrived here Saturday evening and left for San- Francisco to attend the legislature of California of which he la a member. E. R. Hanan of Roseburg, brother of D. Hanan of Grants Pats, passed through bere on Tuesday on bis way to San Francisco where be is shipping some live stock. II. M. Bliaw. 8. P. agent at Aumsvllle, Or. and liana Shaw returned home Monday morning after enjoying a few days visil'willi their brother Willie Shaw and taking in the sights of tbe Past. BORN. KANZAU Near Grantt Past, Deo. 20, 1M00, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ranxau, a daughter. OWENS In Grantt Past Deo. 20, 1900, to Air. ana Mrs. Unas. Uwent, a ton. married. PEARSON WHITSETT At the home of the bride near Saginaw, Lane county, Ore, on Christmas day, Dec. 26. 1IW0, C. O. Pearson and Miss Margaret Whittott. DIED. KUGKRH Near Waldo, December 13, 11KW, of pneumonia, Kuth, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Eggers, aged 2 mentua and 27 days. EUliERH Near Waldo, November 30, 1IKX), ilennle, infant son ol Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ejgers, aged 10 montht 20 dayt. PATRICK In thit city, Tuesday. Jan. 1, 1001. Melcom, ton ol Mr. and Mrt. Chat. Patrick, aged 4 yeart. If had undergone an operation on the preceding day, for an abscess, and bad teemed to recover at rapidly and at well at could be expected, but early on Tues day morning be tank rapidly aud died in a few minutet alter bit coudtion wat realised. HOLMAN & SON, UNDERTAKERS EMBALM ERS, Office on 6lh St. oppo. Court Home. Retidence North 7th St. GRANTS PASS, OR. )R. R. K. SMITH, PHYSICIAN ad BURGEON For DroalifasL... Malt Breakfast Food. Cream of Wheat, and Pictures free. Cream Wheat, a pound packages ioc. Cream Wheat In bulk, 5c a pound. II. O. Oats, Pillsbury's Oat Food. Pillsbury's Wheat Food. Rolled Oats in bulk, best grade. Cream of Maize In bulk, 3 pounds 15c. Gertnea in packages. Germilla, 10 pound sacks 25c BUCKWHEAT CAKES We have genuine Eastern Buckwheat in packages at 15c and i ten pound sacks 50c. Woodland Maple Syrup is guaranteed pure maple. Quart, half gallon and gallon cans. Calhoun Grocery Go. Watch Night. A watch night meeting and entertain ment was held on Mouday evening at the opera house under the auspices of the W. R. O. as part of a concerted move ment all over the United States, the object being to rajw fundi for the Red Cross society. There wat a very fair attendance, though the crowd wat not large. ' The program which had been arranged fell at the last minute on account ol the inability of tome of the participants to be present and also because the greetings which should have come failed to arrive. A new program wat made up on the spur ot the moment and though hastily arranged, wat both entertaining and pleating. Tbe telectlont by the orchestra were rendered in theif very beet ttyle. Some of the musio played by hem it a grade rarely altera pted outside he larger cities, yet our orchestra handles it In a manner worthy of pro fessionalt. The Choral Union, though few In number, gave tcveral telectlont which were well received by the audience. Cramer Brot. tang the duet of David and Jonathan In a most pleasing manner and one ot the very best numbers wat tbe piano solo by Miss Eula Howard Rev. Robert Leslie and Rey.C. W. Hays gave short though excellent addresses As the midnight hour approached the audience dispersed until only about a doten remained to herald the advent of tht New Year and century. A Keen Clear Brain. Your best feelings, your social posi tion or business succesa depend largelv on the perfect action of your Stomach and Liver. Dr. King's New Life Pi lit give increased strength, a keen, clear brain, bigh ambition. A 25 cent box will make you feel like a new being. Sold by Dr. Kremer Druggist. AMUSEMENTS. Coming Evtnl. ' Jan. 7 to 12 Griffith Hypnotic com pany at opera bouse, Jan. 7 County court. Jan- 5-"Moses in the Bullrnshet" at Salvation hall. EJan. 14 Blcnardt fc Pringlet' Georgia Minstrels at opera honse. See Evans, the optician's offer. Notlct to Muilc Lovers. Several parties representing them selves as dealer in pianot, have repre sented themselves at agents for the cele brated Weber, Wbeelock, Btnyveaant, United Makert and other pianot. We desire to notify all resident! of Josephine county that the Cobs Piano Honse, at Medford, Oregon, are the soli Aanrrs for these makes for Josephine, Jackson and Lake counties, and if you want one of these pianos or an organ, you will al ways get a better deal from headquar ters, and not be led into buying Inferior grades from supposed agents. We guar antes perfect satisfaction, to when you need an instrument, just drop us a line and we shall be pleated to call on yon or meet you at our wareroomt in Med ford, where we have a large itock of instruments always on hand. Cost Piano Horjst, Medford, Oregon. A New IS Section Wide vtstlbuled Tourist Sleeping Car, with all up-to-date convenience!, Ii a part of the Northern Pacific'! new North. Coaat Limited, which makes its first trip May 8. Procure a North Coast Limited leaflet. A. D. Charlton, Ast't Gen'l Past. Ag't, 265 Morrison St., Cor 3d, Portland, Ore. R. L. GOE & cor; PAY Office, Room 1 over Post Office. Residence Kane House, oppo, tbt Western. Special Sale ARTICLES OF SPECIAL VALUE PLACED ON SALE FOR $1.00 300 pairs of Shoes for Ladies, Men and children, all styles, sizes and widths. d1 ff Your choice for pUJJ Ladies warranted Ji1 ff Kid Gloves, pl.VAJ Special value. Broken lots of 25c, 40c and 50c Wall Paper one, two and three rolls of a 10- d1 fr roll bundle. Cpl.VV Ladies Iced Wool Shawls and Fascinators. (hi ff Special values, White Shirts, linen bosom, collar aud cuff bands, made from New York mills muslin, equal in value to any $1.50 custom made shirt. djl AA Our price, p ItVA All silk Jap Iuitial Handker chiefs, good value at 50c. Special tale price, jjl QQ JlOlIYAiVT SALE. We have gathered together all short lengths from all depart ments and placed tbem on sale at very tempting prices Ginghams Shirtiugs Muslins Lonsdale Cambrics S heetings Henriet tas Cashmeres Serges in black and all colors. Plaid, plain and striped worsted and silks just what you want for waists and skirts. We are determined to close out broken lines and remnants re gardless of worth or cost, and it will pay any one to look these remnants over early in the sale. " Remember remnants are sold regardless of cost." Full 10 4 Blankets sold at 85c per pair. 5 cents buys tbe best hemmed stitched Handkerchiefs ever sold for the price. Big lot of Silk Initial QK Handkerchiefs at CU. 300 Pairs of Ladies', Men's and Children's Shoes on Bar gain Counter, dl1 ff Going at pl.UU Hundreds of articles of special value offorod this week. No houso on earth is offering bottor valuo than we aro on Footwear. R. L, GOE & R. O. McCROSKEY. tret at Kmer't drag store. Portland, Oregon. QUANTS PASS, 0REU0N. SOLE AGENTS FOR GRANTS PASS