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About Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927 | View Entire Issue (April 11, 1901)
y jlover leaf Butter The Best Creamery Product ! Like the Celebrated CHARLES CREAM f.OT. I Is of StandardQuality, Pure, Sweet, and the finest to be had 50e. I Old Government Mocha and Java and Seal Brand Mocha and Java Roast Coffees (Chase & Sanborn's) Nothing Better. South Sea Blend. A 'most excellent Coffee for 30c; better than many so-called f Mocha and Java. FREE A Dainty Dish FREE Served at our store this week by a lady demonstrating the many ways to prepare the celebrated Shreded Wheat Biscuit. It's good we'ye tried it. Celery, Asparagus, Lettuce, Bananas, Lemons, Oranges, Grape Fruit, ..WHITE HOUSE GROCERY.. OPPOSITE POST OFFICE A. Twelve-Year-Old Has strength" enough to Wheel Hoe, so lightly and easily does it perform its work. It is mere child's play for a strong boy or man to use this quick and easy tool, and make the wheel hoc is no mere toy or plaything, but a real little giant in the truck patch or garden, well able to do the work of three men using old fashioned-hoes. It is built for men's use in the business garden. Our new stock of Hoos, Rakes, Spades, Forks, Etc., has just arrived. Cramer Bros. ODD FELLOWS BLOCK MOWERS. For Sale by i Hiiir-Iliddlo Hardware Co. AT JEWELL'S OLD STAND. Don't Trust to Blind Luck A FEW MOMENTS WITH YOUR EYES SAVE YOU MANY MOMENTS OF REGRET. ! SEE AM) LET Mi: EXPLAIN OF 02i 101014 pVVH.M -J- BEFORE YOU BUY 1 Qourier and Oregonian, $2 a Year I ADDRESS ORDERS TO THIS OFFICE. -1 R. O. McCroskey.... This week I will show the prettiest line of LadicsJ.Mus'in Underwear you have ever had the pleasure of seeing this side of the cities, and a big lino of White Goods for v Ladies, Dresses in hair stripe, check and barred goods. Men's and Boy's Golf Shirts in the pleated and plain bosom in a very natty lino of patterns. A big line of Nobby Hats. Ladies', Misses', Children's and Gentlemen's Shoes. A warrantee to give best of satisfaction goes with every Shoe. 3 One Door IVortli J Girl run a Planet Jr. Double effective war on weeds. Yet RAKES. Held high In the estimation of Practical Painters. Every gallon of The Sherwin-Williams Paint will cover 300 or more square feet of surface in average con dition, two coats to the gallon. Every gallon is a full U. S. standard measure. It is made to Paint Buildings with. It is the best and most durable House Paint made. OF INVESTIGATION WIDE OPEN' WILL THE GOOD FEATURES THE 'OOLS ANY OTHER KIND. II. SCHMIDT. of IJiuil. R. Xocal tappcntnQ0 Dr. Flanagan, Resident Dentiat. Bicycle Hospital al Cramer Bros. M. Clemens, Prescription Druggist. CASH FOR GOLD OUST CRAMER BROS. Apple Trees 5 to 10 eta. at the River side Kurst-ry. Bicycle hospital (or all repairing at Cramer Bros. Wood wanted on subscription at the Coirikh office. Garden teeda at half prices at Adama Bazaar, Front St. The Spring and Summer ooda are arriving every lew days at Mil. Rehkopl's. A aplendid line of Royal Charter Oak Ranges at Colon's. Harness of all Kinds. Grades and Prices at Hackett's. ' '01 Ramblers $40. Roadsters $36 at Hair-Kiddle Hdw. Co. Something new every week in ladies' and children's Hats at Adams Rataar, Front St. Some new varieties ot Extra Early Teach, 20 to 25 cts. each. Common varieties 10 to 12?,' cts. at the Riverside Nursery. O Kt n Sherman-Williams Painla. O.VV .1 .Hair-Riddle Hardware Co. Scott Griffin bandies Ashland flour, Utah alfalfa seed, Oregon red clover seed, winter oats, large Russian white rye, new crop timothy seed, wheat for seed also Wheat Hay, Alfalfa, Tim othy Hay, Oat Straw, Chop Barley, Corn, Wheat, Oats. Bee Hives and Bee Supplies at Hair- Riddle Hdw. Co. Demaree's orchestra wilt furnish music for ' The Girl I Left Behind Me" on Saturday evening. The People's Store, every thing new, latest styles, lowest prices in fact the most Kipular place (or millinery at Adam's Bazaar, Front St. All kinds of Bicyclj Itpiiiinj it Cramer Bros. For something strictly up-to date in Pictures see Weston opposite court house, Grants Pass. Yon cannot enjoy perfect health, rosy cheeks and Bparkling eyes if your liver is sluggish and your bowels clogged. De Wilt's Little Early Risen cleanse the h lie system. Th iy never gi ipe. A height wreck occurred Sunday night near Edgewood. Five cars, two loaded with coal and three empty, were de railed. No one was injured. Oregon ex press No. 12. due bere at 5 30 a. m. did not teach here till 4.30 p. m. A very pleasant social was given last Wednesday evening at the 1. O. O. F. hall- by the Ladies Home Missionary society of the M. E. church. A very entertaining musical program was rendered and refreshments were served. All present enjoyed a delightful evening. Edwin Wilkinson, a pioneer butcher of Medford, was found guilty Saturday by a jury of selling unclean and diseased meat to Eli Mayer, a Central point mar ket man. There are sevei al other charges to be investigated. Wilkinson is said to have so d diseased meat right along. Hit employes testified that they bad in struclions to kill any sick animal that was likely to die. Surprising how many dainty dishes can be made Willi Mirediiea ueai iit cuit -now demons' rated at the While House linirv. Mr and Mrs. R I. Dmaree enter tained ihn orchestra and a few other riendiial their home on Saturday eve ning, celebrating the completion of their new nm-ic room. The evening was spent musically and with enjiunent to bolli players and listeners. Delicious refreshment ul coffee, sandwiches and c ike were served and further promoted the pleasure of the occasion. All pres enl enjiyed a delightful evening. August FbIki h's team indulged in a small runaway early Tuesday afternoon. While crossing the track, they were frightened at an engine and became un manageable. Mr. Fetsch and his little girt and Dan Johnson were in the buggy at the time. The latter jumped out with the little girl and the team was stopped about half way between '.he railroad track and the opera house. A broken tongue was the only damage. We make anything in the picture line from stamp Photos up. See our little gem, $1 per doien Weeton, opposite court house. The open season for trout fishing in Oregon began Monday, April 1, and lasts till September 30. It is unlawful to take, catch or kill any trout or salmon less than five inches in length, and such must be carefully disentangled from (he book and tiansmitled to the water with out violence. It is unlawful to sell or oiler for sale any species of trout at any time. It is unlawful to catch more thi n 125 in one day. It is unlawful to tale trout between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise. Signor D. Bcffa of Medford spent Thursday in tbia city. He waa here also on Monday evening for the purpose of participating in the Easter entertain ment at the opera bouse. He will be hers no Thursday, April 11, for the purpose of organzing a violin class if be is able to secure a sufficient amount of encouragement. Signor Boffa ii a vl linist of great talent and culture and represents a high degree of musical ability. He will meet the class at Clemens hall on Thursday afternoon. L O. McCroskey. Something New... G. D. Cousino, the practical Watch Maker and Jew eler, is at the Chicago guarantee with all of his work. If you want a ring or anything else made call and he will make it for you, and at a priee that will astonish you. Our Motto is to Make Your Pocket Book Last. We do not want all the a small .amount of money for a largo package. Marbles, tops, fishing tackle, Ladies', Gents' and Children's Underwear. Overalls. Latest Novelties in Summer Goods. We start to enlarsre our is your chance to save money. A full and complete lino of Shoes, Hats, Caps. Etc., will bo hero by May 1 for you A Fine Line ot Jewelry at Kessler's Chicago Racket Store. First Door Go to Corun (or Plumbing. Writing Paper ol all kinds at the Coihikb office. Leave orders for engraved calling cards with A. E. Yuorbies. . For aale cheap, second band piano, address box 05, city. A large supply o( Hardford Cactus Tires on band at Cramer Bros. Shredded Wheat is bting demonstrated at the White House Grocery this week. John Randle baa received the ap pointment aa constable in the place of M. E. Stockbiidfce, resigned. Company B, O. N. U. of Ashland are expected to present the drama, ' The Girl I Left Behind Me," in Grants Pass on the evening of Saturday, April 13th, at the oi era house. Louis Steelhammer arrived Monday from Silverton and will remain (or a time in Grants Pass. Mr. Steelliammer is a clarinet player o( ability and is a decided acquisition to our musical circles. A New invoice of Reliance Wrappers and House Dresses, having the corset Lining which make them so much in Demand, at Mrs. Rehkopf'a A fire alarm was sounded Friday and responsive citizens dragged the hose cart in the direction of the supposed fire. It proved to be only a chimney burning out and its only effect was the dispens ing of unaccustomed violent exercise to those who ran with the cart. Our $4.95 offering in Men's Sack Suits has astonished til those who have beeu fortunate to see them, and the rapidity with which they are going out is sufficient evidence that the bargains are genuine. We invite you to inspectjour Men's Suits from $4.95 to $10. We also have a full line of Boys'.Youth's aod Young Men's Suits at right prices. $4.95 Superintendent Lincoln Savage ia conducting teacher's examination here this week. For the very latest styles in Phot tee Weston the new Photographer op posite court house, Grants Pas a. Spring coughs are specially dangerous aud unless cured at once, serious results often follow. One Minute Cough Cure sets like magic. It is not common mixture but a high grade remedy. Several boys were taken before the Recorder last week at Roaeburg charged with throwing rocks at the bouse of Hop Lee. a Chinaman, and breaking window glass. A fine of (5 each waa imposed on all but two, but the fines were suspended during the good behavior of the boys. W. J. Rogers, "Ben"' has opened a new bicycle dun on F street west of the bank. "Ben" is the pioneer bicycle man of Grants Pass and in the earlier days of the bicycle age enjoyed a monopoly of the bicycle repair work in this city. His ability in that line la well known here and he needs no introduction to Granta Pasa people. Mr. Rogers aaya that the report lliat he would build a boarding house on E street ia unfounded The ladies of the V. of II. treated the A. O. U. W. to a surprise party on Monday svening in the lodjie rooms, overpowering the sentinal and entering in fores. The conaternation of the order waa allayed at sight of the refresh ments the ladies had provided and lie presentation of an entertaining program fnrther soothed the disturbed equanim ity ol the members. A delightful eve ning was the result. Racket Store. We will give a money for a 6mall parcel but building on April 20. Now to select from. Cut Rates. Below Po-IacelHotel. Whips, lOu to t2.50 at Hackett's. A lull stock of all kinds ot Garden Tools at Cramer Bros. Tims for the payment of taxes has been extended until June. A. J. Pike baa bought an Interest In W. G Wright's quarti mill. A full line ot Japanese goods at Ac'ams Bazaar. New Goods every week Front Street, four doors below Palace Hotel. Remember tlie Evans Optical Co, bcientmc correction of defective vision specialty. Lenses (ot complicated caaea ground to ordor. Consultation (res. Office at residence, Grants Pass, Ogn. , Leave order! (or granite for sidewalk with W, L. Ireland, at Cramer Broa. . A military band ia being instituted by membera of Company II and will be organized this week. A. P. Eatabrook baa opened a drug store in Gold Hill. Mr. Eatabrook, during his association with the National drug atore lias proven himself thor oughly capable and reliable druggist aa well as a courteous and pleasant gentle man. You can make an Independent living by working (or the Portland Art Com pany at your own home. We can teach you how to make portraits in your own home by our improved methods. Write Portland Art Company, 270 Oak Street. Something New in Ladies' Wrappere and House Dresses at Mrs. Rehkopf'a. $4.95 Yours for Business Bargains, P. H. Earth & Son. $4.95 Pleasant Social Party. A very enjoyable social party was given on Friday evening at the home t( Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Van Dyke, in honor of Mr. Condon Bean, who had been spending the week in Grants Pass tbs guest of E. 8. Van Dyke. The occasion was one of more than ordinary pleasure to those attending and the social and musical entertainment was of a character to promote the most perfect enjoyment of the evening by all. The first enter taining number was a unique prize con test for the ladies, in which Miss Maggie Meade was victorioua and secured the trophy. A very enjoyable musical program waa given. Piano solos were rendered by Misses Laura Parker and Ethel Palmer and piano duel by Misses Vida Moore and Ida Williams. Misses Edna I'a'rker and Maggie Meade and Mr. Bert Barnes favored the company with vocal solos Refreshments of delightful quality wsre served and added further to the eve nings pleasure. The occasion waa enjoved to the utmost and its pleasant memories will remain long in the hearts gf those who were present. "The Girl I Led Behind Me." "The Girl I left Behind Me" which waa presented in Ashland by Company B. of that city on Saturday svening will be given here by the asms company on next Saturday evening, April 13. It ia a military drama of mors than ordinary merit, the scene being the Blackfoot country in Montana. Of the rendition of the play as given in Ashland, the Tidings says: "The play given by the thespians of Co. B, at the opera bouse, Saturday night, scored a big bit. Of the different dramas presented In Ash land by amateur talent, it is safe to say, that In the happy selection of cbaraters, and the smoothness and effectiveness of presentation, none has been superior to that given on the above mentioned night. Those who were looking (or crudities and rawneaa wars happily disappointed, and lbs proformancs was equal to many givan by professional actora. The prompter, who so unpleas antly chilla the snlbosiaam of many amateur entertainments, was com spicnona by bis absence. The stsglng and costuming of the play were on a scslfrtiiiberto unsurpassed by local plays and players and there was nothing lacking to make the affair an unqualified success." The 1001 Vedette sold lor ,25 by Cramer Bros. Is a One wheel. personal J. D. Hayes is now located at Clacka mas. Miss Cbloe McKenzie Is visiting rela lives In California. W. L. Wilson, the Leland merchant, came op on Wednesday. J. 8. Tucker and daughter visited bere from Trail on Wednesday. Miss Fern Norris ot Medford visited friends in this city Friday. J. T. Tuffs ot Wolf Creek was ta town on Saturday on a business trip. Superintendent R. L. Fields of the 8. P. Co. was here Wednesday. Mr. E. Musiuk, ol Crescent, City is spending the week Id Grants Pass. Geo. W. Colvig has been appointed U. 8. consul at Barranquilla, Columbia. Dr. J. C. Goble, the optician, spent Friday in Grants Pass on business visit. Mrs. T. W. Patty of Crescent City la visiting bere with her sister, Mrs. Mary Simmons. L. L. Jewell went to Portland Monday svening to te absent (ew days on a busineea visit. E. D. Thompson returned on Thurs day from Poitland and la much im proved in health. T. 0. f-aucke, Cbas Hansen and Bert Burrows, all ol Kerby, apent several days in town this week. Ed Van Dyke and Mr. Condon Bean returned to Eugene Saturday evening after a week's visit in Grants Pass. Mr. and Mrs D. A. Fitzgerald turned last week to Medford and will make that city their future home. E. C. Pentland spent last week in the Evans creek district and on Monday went to Gold Hill to spend a (ew days in that section. Mrs. G. W. Donnell, with Mrs. II. 8, Donnell, ol Portland viaited several days this week with Mr. and Mrs. W, V, Ifipplncott, of Medford. Hon. II. E. Ankeny has been ap pointed a member of the Oregon com mission of the Lewis A Clarke centen nial, to be held at Portland lu 1006. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Hark n ess returned last week from Oakland where they have been spending the past lew montha and will reside bere for a time at least. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Stovall left on Monday (or Drain and will visit Cor vallia and other valley towns. Mr. Stevall will work in the Interests o( the order K. O. T. M. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Burns lelt last week lor Ft. Klamath, where Mr. Burns and his brother have a stock ranch. They travelled by team and ei peeled to consume about a week's time in the journey. II. D. Norton ol Grants Pass, one ol the ablest members ol the southern Oregon bar, and who has been attend ing the present term ot circuit court, returned horns Friday. He made many friends while here. Times. Prol. J. B Swidenaky, an eiperienced military bandmaster stopped here Bun- day to look over the musical field in our city. He went to Ashland Monday to visit friends in that city and will prob ably return later. Fred J. Booth of Newport is visiting here lor a time with the family ol his parents, Rav. and Mrs. Chas. Booth. Mr. Booth is engsged In the jewelry business at Newport and also attenda the baibor lights at that place. Miss Ada Umphletto returned on Tuesday evening from San Francisco where she has been for several months past, taking a course in violin Instruc tion. Miss Ada is a young lady ol high musical talent and has made a great advancement lu that line under the tuition of one ol the most thorough violiu teachers ol the coast. Rev. W. P. Teitsworth, agent ol the American Tract Society ol Oakland. Calif., will preach in the M. E. church. South Sunday April the Uth at 11 a. m. The pastor T. P, Haynes at 7 :30 p. m. Meagre audiences were accorded the Easter entertainment at the opera house on Monday and Tuesday evenings. A good entertainment was presented on each evening, very worthy ol a much larger audience. Prol. Ryan's exhibit ol bypbotic power was wonderful and very entertaining. Medford citizens have made complalut to the effect that boys of the town have a well-organized scheme for robbing chirk- en yards. The boys are from 12 to 14 years of age, and their method is to visit a residence aud while one of them en gages the lady of the house in conversa tion, the other makes away with all the eggs he can find. City Hall Ce.se Benjamin Mensch has filed a claim against the city of Grants Pass lor (470 and interest. It is lor a warrant which was ssaigned to bun but which was afterward delivered to the assignor. At that time Mr, Mensch had an action pending against the contractors, for a larger amount and attempted to attach a larger sum. The attachment waa dis solved and to tbs surprise of Mr. Mensch the warrant that had been assigned to bim waa also paid to othera. Tbia he did not learn until after the trial ol the action In the (all ol 18U5. At that tiae Mr. Mensch contemplated suing the city for the amount hut members of the common council suggested that the matter be submitted to a vote of the city and if carried the whole amount due about (1100 would be paid. This was done and by a large majority the volera decided In favor of payment but the city still refused to pay. Tbs claim baa been under consideration by the council (or some time, the purpose be ing lu determine the legal standing ol ths claim under the statutes ol llwita tiona. Mr. Mensch'a attorneva are con fident the claim Is not bsrred because be did not or could not learn ol the de livery ol the warrant nntil October 1890 and the aubmisaion ol matter to vote prevented the running ot the statute ontil after the time ol voting. It is proposed to press the claim in the courts II not paid an i It certainly has strong moral grounds ss wll aa legal ones. Other claims have been paid that perhaps have had lees foundation. Coming Event. April 12 Arbor Day. April 12 Arbor day. April 13 "The Girl I Left Behind Me" at opera house, Apiil 15 Circuit court convenes. Apr. IS. "The Strollers" at opera house. April 22 Special city election. May 1 D. ol H. grand ball at opera bonse. May 8 Annual city election. May 15-17 Annual teacher's insti tute. . Enoyable Social Event. Mrs. Joseph Moss and Mrs. M. Clem ens gave a very delighttul parly at Clemens ball on Tuesday evening to a circle ot Iriends and invited guests. Over 100 were preeent. The first part ol the evening was devoted to whist after which refteshmeats were served. Dancing was the order ot the later portion ol the evening, Demaree's orchestra ol five pieces dispensing melody lor the occasion. The decora tions were especially artistic and beauti ful. Circuit Court Circuit court for Josepbiua county will be convened on Monday, April 15. There are (our or five criminal cases to be handled at thia term. Masculine Entertainers. Arrangements are under way by cer tain male men to have an entertainment which has been denominated "Bee" in the Odd Fellows ball May 15th for the benefit ol the Presbyterian .church. The indications are lor something very striking. Boms curiosity is manifest as to the method which ths creatures will pursue in order to produce an entertain ment. They have little to say at presant but look exceeding wise. Belgian He. res. Get fine strain ol Belgian Uarea and suppy your table with delicious meat al 3 cents per pound. Beats poultry. Tux 80LTHKBK Ohkuon Raubitby Associa tion at Golden now offers some bargains. Belgian Hares. Riverside Rabbitry Breeder of thor oughbred pedigree Belgian Hares ol popular Stralna, pens herded by superb imported Dash Meteor and Princess Beatrice, scores 90. Daah Meteor ia one of the finest bucks in America. He is the winner ol the First Prize at the Yolo county lair, California. Youngsters from these hares for sale, also some heavy welgnt Belgians, will weigh from '. 2 to 14 pounds each when matured the only heavy weights in Southern Oregon. Write for prices or call and see my Hares before buying. Visitors always welcome. Address HARRY MARSH, Riverside Rabbitry, Grants Pass, Oregon, box 104. Almost an Accident. One of the passengers ol Monday's south bound overlsnd got off the train while it stopped bere and waa convers ing with the bystanders, when ths train atarted up. In attempting to board the moving train, he missed his hold and tell almost under the wheels. One foot went under the trsln but its owner had the presence of mind to draw it back again before the wheel caught it. Some of the bystanders pulled him out ol the way ol the train, which passed on, but stopped for him at the edge ol the s'reet. Flour to Uxehange. Farmers, do not haul your wheat 20 to 60 miles to exchange, Scott Griffin will give yon as many pounds of flour (or a bushel ol wheat aa any mill 111 give you. You will find Scott Griffin at bia Hay, Flour, Feed and Seed Store. Cor. 0th and I streets, Granta Pasa, Ore. Gap Cloud. The operation ol through trains be tween San Franciaco and Los Angeles, via Surf and Santa Barbara, will begin on Sunday, March 31, IVOl on the new Coast Line two through trains daily. The Coaat Line Limited leaving each terminal In the morning, equipped with elegant cafe and parlor cars, will make daylight tripa through the moat picture esque, varied and entertaining scenes on the continent. Inquire ol agents ol the Southern Pacific. fruit farm (or Sale. . Fruit farm of 8i acres one mile east ol towu. Good bouae and barn, young (ruit trees. For sale at a bargain. In quire at thia office. R. L. Coe & Go. Boys' Special Bargains lor This Week Boys' Wool Suits, $1, 1.25, 1.60 "They Are Beauties" At"" The Big Store The Sensational Shoe Sale Only Lasts 10 Days Longer II Perplexing Questions How to buy the best Groceries and spend the least Money. We can solvo the problem for you by tolling you of cur Creamery Butter. Its full weight and full goodness. The last piece tasts just as sweet and good as the first The present price is 25o a pound or 50c for a two pound square. Again wo wish to call your attention to our "White Squadron" brand of pure Mocha and Java Coffee. II matters not what price you pay you can not get a better Coffoo than this one that we sell at 35c a pound. Our Crystal Roasted Coffee is another good one. It just suits some of our most par ticular Coffee drinkers. Our prico is 25c a pound. Wo havo just roceivod an other car load of Sugar and Syrup. Our Sugar is all pure cane, manufactured at the Western Sugar refinery. Wo have a great variety of good Syrups come and sam plo them and let us make you somo Trices, Grocery Go. MARRIED. II AKVEY MILLER At Gold Hill. April 3, 11)01, Mr. Harry Harvey and Mias Maggie Miller. DIED. COSME In this city on Mondsy April 8,11101, Infant son Mr. aud Mrs. J. Coams. WAGNER In Ashland, April 4, 1001, Mrs. F. 0. Wagner, aged 20 yeara. WAIT-In Medford. Anril 6, 101, Dr. James B. Wait, aged 60 years. IIOLMAN & SON, UNDERTAKERS EMBALMERS. Office on 0th St. oppo. Court House. Residence North 7th St. GRANTS PASS, ORC. Calhoun Clothing