We are Digging for Business Not turning over ground, but constantly turning over ' GROCERIES mill CROCKERY We have everything you may need for your winters' supplies. Come in and see us dig up prices. Our Motto : QUALITY, QUANTITY & Dairy Salt in 50s Half-Ground, or Stock Salt 50s. Box of Soda Crackers, 1 1 lbs gross Petite Prunes, to close out Evaporated Peaches, not new stock Morning Meal, 2-lbpkg rolled wheat White Comb Houey, 1 lb frames. 25 lbs Pink Beans No. 1. Green Salvador, 8 pounds for. . Coffee Something a little better, 7 pounds for 1 00 Best Guatatnala Caracat 20c In Roast Coffees we have something good at 7 pounds for 1 00 Or, we can give you a good Mocha and Java, 3 pounds for 1 00 In Teas, we have all the leading kin 3s, a very good sun dried at 50c Pickles in kegs. All kinds of Syrups and Sorghum. Our Rolled Oats aie tresh. Remember the place, White H. Opposite Post Office. Our New Stock of Air -Tight Heaters..... Has Just Arrived. Cramer Bros. ODD FELLOWS BLOCK Fishing Tackle. Sporting Goods. We have a full supply of everything needed by the Sportsman whether he be Fisher or Hunter. Take a look at our display window and if you do not find what you want come inside and we will supply you! . . Hair-Riddle Hardware Co. AT JEWELL'S OLD STAND. MEDFORD ACADEMY. ACADEMIC AND COMMERCIAL? A NEW SCHOOL. Prepares teachers for slate and county examinations. Fits young men and women (or business positions and for college. Special attention to teachers' review dancer-, stenography and type writing. Expenses per (cliool year of 40 weekf, 11G, fl-5, 140. Tuition per term, $B.25; board at club house $1.75 per week, in families (2 50, (3.00 Koora rent 50 cents per week, Tbe folder contains special information and the course ol study. Write for it. ' Tbe first term opens September V, 1001. W. T. VAS SCOY, Principal ftHlford, - Oregon. MAKI3LE AND GRANITE WORKS. . J. B. PAlfH)CK, Pkoi b. I am prepared to furnish anything in tho line of Cemetery work in any kind of MARBLE or GRANITE. Nearly thirty years of experience in tbe Marble business warrants my saying that I can All yoor orders in the very best manner. Can furnish work in Scotch, Swede or American Uranite or any kind cf Marble. . J. B. PADDOCK, Front Rtraer Next to Greene's Gan.hnp. Dont Trust to Blind Luck. A fajw moments of investigation with your eyes wide open will saV you many moments of regret. See and let me explain the GOOD Features of the OSBORNE FARM TOOLS Before you buy any other kind. Bonders' Hardware, Paints, Oils, Etc. 1. 1 1. wo 1 13 1 1 1 rr. PRICE GUARANTEED 75c 50c House Grocery, C. BOBZIEN. Propr. Shotguns ami Rifles. . .$1 00 tr rA J -? U - N personal L Mrs. U. Monday. McCarthy went to Ashland on K. L IVmaree to Placer Sunday. made a trip by wbeel F. M. Soutb was in town from the Victor, Jr. on Tuesday. Mrs. Hstb Giletle visited a few days in Ashland this week. Mrs. Geo. P. Jester returned Saturday from a visit to Portland. lr. O. K. Ray of Gold Hill has returned from bis trip to New York. Mrs. Mae Hall Henry, of Hugo, spent a few days in Urauta Pass last week. Ora Smith wag a visitor to Grants Pass from Waldo first of the week. Mr' J. T. Tuffs, of Wolf creek baa been visiting in U ran Is Pasa this week. Martin Heston baa gone to Ann A'bor, Mich., to attend the university. The Wilderville school opened on Monday, Superintendent Lincoln Savage i 1 charge. Mies. Maud Anderson of Placet went ti Ashland Saturday to attend the normal. MissChloe McKensie, of Wolf Creek bus been spending the past week in Urants Pass. Tom Harvey went to Brownsville last week and expects to spend some time in that vicinity. Mr. and Mis. F. VV. Ferguson and little son arrived here this week from Astoria to reside. Miss Ada Krb returned to. Asbland Thursday after a visit with relatives and friends near Kerby. Prof. J. P. McConuell was in town Saturday from Merlin where he is in charge of.the schools. The Hoinestake mine at Woodville has been bonded by li. W.Trefren and Frank Williams, of Ashland. Miss Josephine Crow, of Merlin, went to Ashland Saturday to attend the South ern Oregon normal. Miss Lncy Swagerty came down from Woodville Tuesday evening and will spend some time in this city. Rev. C:ias. Booth and family returned on Thursday evening from a vacation of several weeks at Newport. Miss Nola Itedden, of Medford, re turned on Friday after a visit here with the family of H. L. tiilkey. Mrs. Claud Grimes returned to Kose burg lust week; after a visit with rela tives and friends In this city. Mrs. F. W. Chansae and children left nn Friday evening for Portland and in- end to remain about a month. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Uilkey, of Monte sauo, Wash., are visiting here with the family of their son, H. L, Ciilkey. Miss Opal White returned first of the week from a visit at Wolf Creels with herit'ncle, J. T. Tuffs, and family. (ieo. B. Archer, one of Leland'e prominent placer operators, spent a few days in ton with his. family last week. It. K. Montgomery is in charge of the 8. P. s'ation at Ashland during the ab sence of Station Agent D. L. Kice on an eas'eru trip. Sibyl Kuykendall daughter of Win. Kuykendall of Kugene, is visiting here with the family of her uncle, K. W. Kuykendall. liev. Kobt; McLean and Koy arrived on Tuesday from Portland and are spending a few days at By bee bridge on Kogue river. , (ieo. II. HiineB, assistant secretary of the Oregon Historical society, visited Urants Pass on Tuesday. Mr. Himes had been attending the pioneer reunion at Ashland. The family ol (1. W. Hare went to Ashland, on Thursday evening to make their home in that city. Mr. Hare will engage in business there. II. C. Kinney was in Ashland Friday, attending a meeting of the executive committee of the board of regents of tL So'itbern Oregon state normal school. Conductor and Mrs. E. P. Tynan of Koseburg are visiting in Baker City with Mrs. Tynan's parents, lr. and Mrs. Will Jackson. Mrs. C. T. Webb, of Waldo, mother of Mrs. E. W. Kuykendall bad the mis fortune of breaking ber wriBt recently and is in town caring for the injured member. Judge Collins and J. H. Murray, of Tacoma, and W. J. Morphy of Chicago, owners ol the ictorv placer mine near Ulendale, spent a few days in Urants Pass last week. Jack Fox came up on Thursday from (ialice where he lias been working for the Old Channel Mining Co. Jack is one of the most artistic manipulators ol the hydraulic giant in Southern Oregon. Mrs. A. Cunningham, son and daughter, who have been visiting rela- tives in Washington for the past two months, returned Thursday and are preparing to move to Urants Pats to rexide during the winter. Gold Hill News. Mr. and Mrs. El Hubbard returned last week from Swede Basin where they have been spending the summer and looking after the S. P. D. A L. Co's property at that place. Since bis return, Kd has been assisting the White House grocery force. Arthur Conklin and Dr. Alexander Blackburn went to Medford last Wednes day evening to attend the Kogue River Bap'.ist association ol which Mr. Conklin was moderator. R. M, Kberle, Mrs. B. Kberle, Mrs. W. If. Freed and Miss Mamie Paddock attended as delegates. B. E. Meredith, operator of tbe Wil son-Meredith placer on tbs Illinois returned last week from spending the summer at San Francisco. This mine will start this year with a more com plete equipment than before and with equal advantage in tbe matter of water supply should aurpasa its lad years output, which was more than satis factory to the owner a. A Ruble griiiley is a part of this mine's equipment. Watermelons. . Over 25 cars of watermelons bavs been shipped from Grants Pass already this season. Tue melons of this year's crop are larve and ol exquisite flavor. Anti Rusting Tinware at Cramer P.rit. School Supplies Tablets, Writing Paper, Pens, Penholders, Lead and Slate Pencils, Inks, Slates, etc. Shoes we are headquarters for them. A few Boys' Suits left at cost. Hats of all kinds and styles. Tin and Granite Ware we can beat anyone on the price an! quality. Crockery and Glassware a few lines at a small price. Blankets and Comforts at prices that make you wonder. Fishing Tackle a big supply. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry at cut prices. ' The famous F. C. Corset, all guaranteed. Belts the latest. Calicoes and Percales that were bought right. Ladies, Children's and Gents' Woolen Underwear. A fine line of Lamps. Whips A big line from 10c to 50c. 10-yard Dress Patterns, 68c. 6 bars Golden Star Soap, 25c. 6 Cups and Saucers, 50c. A fine Undershirt, $1.00. We are here to stay we are for our cheapness and good quality ol goods. Our stock is being put in fine shape by placing new goods of a good quality in our store each week With thanks for your past favors, we are, iE Chicago Racket Store Kess Grants Pass Or. Shooting Gallery, A shooting gallery outfit consisting of 2x40 tent, guns, targets, etc., for sale cheap. Inquire of Marshall A l'avis. Sale of Golden Sle.ndo.rd The well known Qol len Standard quarts mine on Gulls creek has been sold by Kubli Bros, to Eugene M. Forbes of Seattle, consideration, $10,000. This has been a very productive property during the years it has been opened and under the new ownership it will be developed to a fuller capacity. School. School opened on Monday with au en' rollment of 484, an advancement of about 10 percent over the initiatory enrollment of last year. Prof. F. E. Young is in charge as principal, assisted by 12 teachers. Exhibit from Southern Oregon, Ktforts are being made to secure an exhibit from southern Oregon, of minerals, fruits, grains, etc., for the 'ortland carnival. The Southern Paci fic will ship all exhibits free In the matter of minerals particularly, Jose phine county can give an exhibit that can not be surpassed by any locality on tbe coast, and in fruit, etc, we chii make a most excellent showing. Our people should not neglect this opportunity to display Josephine county products. The carnival opens September 18 and exhibits may be sent for a week or so after the opening. Leave exhibits with agent at S. P. depot. Series of Entertainments. A course of five entertainments will be given iu the Opera House this fall, un der the management of Rev I'. W. Hays for the benefit of the public schools. These entertainments will consist of three lectures: One by Thomas A. Boyer; one by Rev. Win. Kader, of San Francisco, on "Uncle Sam"; one by Prof, J. W. Hudson, the Shakespearean student and editor on "The ttoldcn Ago of Oratory;" one Concert by the Boston Concert Company, and one Klectrical Exhibition. This last will bo decidedly Interesting to every one, especially those ntereeted in the wonders of electricity. Over 1 100.0) worth of apparatus will be used in the exhibition. Crook es tubes, X-rays, Klectrical Geysers and other marvels will lie shown and explained. The first lecture will be given Wednes day Sept. 2fth, by Thomas A. Bover, at 8 o'clock P. M. The second one will be October 8tb, by Prof. Hudson. The oth er entertainments will all be given be tween Oct. 2.4b and Dec. 15th,. 1U01. Tbe purpose of this course, is not to make money, but to furnish our people, especially the young people and pupils ol the schools, with high class instructive entertainment. Should there be any sur plus, as it is confidently believed there will be, it will be put into the bands of a committee ot citizens to be expended for the benefit ol the schools. The school board has promised to to nperute with tbe committee. Tickets will be given to the pupils of the high School and the eighth grade to sell to their friends, and thus earn a free admission. Tickets for the live entertainments w ill be sold for one dollar to the general pub lic, and fifty cents to the pupils in the schools. Any pupil Belling five dollars worth of tickets will be given one school ticket free. Pupils may sell as many tickets as they can and will be allowed 10 per cent, on what they sell, to be paid in ticke s. Pupils who wih to sell tick ets are requested to meet Mr. Hays at the Presbyterian church alter school on Friday alternonn, Sept. 13th. Oo and after Wednesday Sept, 18th, ticke'.a will be on sale at Cramer Bros.' hardware store, Mover's drug st re and the olbce ol the Water Company. Re served seats for the course will be 25 cents extra for every person, aud cun lie secured at Clemens' drug store, Saturday Sept. 21, at 8 A. M., and on Tuesday and Wednesday following. The order of choice of reserved seats on Saturday morning will be determined by lot, each person drawing a number from a covered basket, the one sacuring the lowest number to select seats Srst. Only six seats will be given to one peron at one time. Reserved seats for single en tertainments will cost fifteen cent, and can be bad only at the ticket window on tbe night of the entertainment. The ad mission to a smgle entertainment will be 2S cents each for the lectures and 3.) cents each for the concert a nd tbe elec trical exhibition. Board of Equalization. Notice is hereby given that for the purpose of correcting all errors io de scription, valuation or other mistakes, tbe Board of Equalization will meet at the rooma of the County Clerk, on Oct. 7, 1901 and continued, for one week or nntil the Asoesmsnt Roll has "been fi auiined and approved. Ciias. Caow, Asssfor for Jo ephine Co. growing in the public eye each day Yours, Front St, Below Pfk.le.ce Hotel Brownies, Another dozen "Brownies" Cameras just In. One gone already and another spoken for. So hurry up if you want one. Brownies cost lust tl, and they do good work. At the Cot rib a office. A New Singer. A new drop head Singer sewing ma chine which cost t5, (or sale for $30, at Marshall A LUvis second band store. When You Get Our Picturee You may be sure they will be true to life. We would like to have you give us a sitting, for we are 'lure you will be pleased with the work we do. V. J. Smyth a. Circuit Court. . Tbe September term of conrt for Josephine county will be convened on Monday, September 2:1. Boys' and Children's School Suits. We are now reaJy to clothe the little man for school, and have enough of every kind to interest every clothing buyer within reach of our store. Whatever you want, we claim the best values absolutely the best values without excep tion, and you will say so when you see them. Hovs' Short Pants Suits, Double-. Breasted styles, ages 6 to lu years, extra well made; a decided bargain attl.60. Double-Breasted styles all-wool rue teiials, in neat double Cheviots and Cu-i meres; made Up to our special order for school wear good values at 12.50, ta.OO and 13.50. Boys' 3-pieee Suits, Hark Coat, either Siugle or Double Breasted, Vest anJ Knee Pants, $3 00 to $0.00. ' . . Headquarters for P. Rev. McLean Will Speak. At tbe Presbyterian church next Sunday Rev. Robt. McLean will be pre sunt and will deliver both the morn ing and evening sermons. Studio Notice. Miss Hale will teach painting after noons instead of mornings, at ber atudio in the City Hall building 2 until 6 o'clock 50 cents a lesson. ItEMOT Just Hctnnants ioc and liljC Quality 4 l'ly Cotton Ingrain Carpets at 2 Cents.' SO Dozen. Men's Blaek aud li'j cents, now on local DappcnlnQS Dr. Flanagan, Resident Dentist. Go to Co run for Plumbing. Whips, 10c to 12.50 at Hackett'a. Cash for Gold Dust at Cramer.Broa. M. Clemens, Prescription Druggist. Bee Hires and Bee Supplies at Hair Riddle Hdw. Co. Airtight Heaters from $2.75 upwards, at Cramer Bros. A splendid line of Royal Charter Oak Ranges at Colon's. Harness of all Kinds, Grades and Prices at Hackett'a. The Draper mill near Bel ma Las finished cutting lumber for the season. S.W.P.1 Sherman-Williams Paints. Hair-Riddle Hardware Co. Meals 25c; counter lunches 60 op, at Brit's restaurant. Williams block, Front street. ' Anti-Rusting Tinware every piece guaranteed for three years. Sold by Cramer Bros. A flrstilass surveyor's transit for sale cheap at Marshall A Davis' second-band store on Front street. Lion Cement has no superion for mending articles of every description. Made by B. A.Williams. George Ferry, who has been working during tbe summer at tbe Draper mill is In town and Is nursing a badly damaged band, log having rolled on it while be was working 'at the carriage in the mill. The city council again failed to hold a meeting last Thursday evening, owing to the absence on account of illness of both mayor and chairman and incident ally to tbe want of a quorum in attend ance. Dr. W. 8. Holt of Portland occupied the pulpit at Bethany Presbyterian church last Sunday both morning and evening. Dr. Holt is a live, able and forcible speaker and his sermons were brim full of interest to the listeners. Scott Griffin handles Asbland floor, 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., Brit's restaurant In the Williams brick on front street, Is the place to get a good meal. Everything in order and prompt attention given. Boys' Short Pants choice of All-Woo) Cassimere and Cheviot School Pants, patent waist bands, double Heat and Knee, and Seams Rein forced, at 50 cents. Hoys' Long Pants Suits Good strong garments, in Double snd Single iireasien styles in the blue an dark '"i.w vurjiuw, aim m imirv mwwit ment of Worsteds; ages from 10 to IU years good values, So 1H) to 1 10.00 1 We have some of the cheaper Suite irotn i.i.ui) to ifi.uu 11 you want Ibein Hoys' Clothing. H. Harth & Son. A Fountain Pen with a Guar antee. Did you ever own a fountain pen that worked splendidly for a week and then bucked? Then vou can appreciate the importance of baying a "Money-back -If-not-satlsfactory-pen." This is the kind yon will find at the Cot hi k a office, at $1.60 and $2.00. If you are not satisfied after using thein 30 days come back and get your money. Arrived Big Store Outing Flannel at 7 1-2 Cents. Fifty 10-4 Ulankcts Gray Seamless Sock, worth sale al 0 Cents. At the Big Store of O BAJfcH OF - - Golden Star Soap 25c Grants Pass Grocery Co. SUCCESSORS TO BANCROFT A CO. Calhoun's old Stand. A social dance will be given at tbe Opera house on Friday eveaing Sept. 13, by Kurth's orchestra. Roseburg will hold a free street fair and carnival, September 17 to 20. F.x cursion railroad rates are offered. A demonstration in Yelox will be given by H. P. Lovlck on Thursday afternoon at the Courier office, 2:30 to 5:30. All persons interested tin photog raphy are invited to be present. Delbert Waterman, a 12 year old hoy of Ashland tried to board moving freight train with a gun in his hand, to ride into town. His foot slipped from the guard and both bones of his right leg were broken between tbe ankle and the knee. A Garland Steel Range for $16.00 at Cramer Bros. For over 10 years Dr. C. W. Lowe, the well known oculo-optician, has been coming to Grants Pasa. He has jnat re turned from San Francisco where be has "caught on" to all that is new and up-to-date in eyeteating instruments, specta cles and eye-glasses. Garland Stoves and Ranges at Cramer Bros. If you want perfect glasses correctly fitted to your eyes, don't fail to see Dr. Lowe when he comes. Cut this ont. J. II. A hit baa reopened his pork packing house. He will not enter tbe retail meat trade but will butcher enough to supply his wholesale establish ment. Mr. Ablf's years of experience in the tpeat business have made bim an expert in tbe matter of curing and pack ing meats and tbe products of bis pack ing house are known for their excel lence. I-avette's photo mailing envelopes at the CotKiKH ollice. Tortured children nnjustly termed stupid, will be found In every class of every school of Grants Pass next month. Handicapped by strained vision, piteous- ly but vainly demanding the relief of properly adjusted spectacles, they will fall hopelessly to tbe rear, however well mentally equipped for the front rank To relieve these conditions have Dr. Lowe fit the proper glasses to your child ren's eyes. This is your sacred duty, Sept. 10 to 18. All the latest patterns in Rifles and Ammunition at Cramer Bros. Do you go fishing? Get your Tackle at Cramer Bros, The well known eyesight specialist will be in Grants Pass on his 11th seml-annal visit Sept. loth to 18th. Don't fail to see bim if you need him. . , BORN. UPTON At Wolf Creek, Monday, 8ipt B, 1001, to Mr. and Mrs. H, W. Upton, a daughter. BULL Near Wilderville, . Thursday, September J, 1001, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bull, a daughter. BOtlTH At Wilderville, Sunday, Sep tern ber , 1001, to Mrs. Geo. Booth, a son. Mrs. Booth is the widow of George Booth whose death occurred early In the summer,' MARRIED. EDDY MARTIN At Tacoma, Wash., Aug. 2K, J'.XH, Mr. Nat Eddyof Eugene, and Miss Ethel Martin, daughter of II. D. Martin ol Urania Pass, RAY BRANIIOM At the M. E par aonage In this city on Monday, S-ptem hero, 11X11, by Rev. N. K. Jenkins, Walter L. Ray and Miss Martha Branhom. Mr. Ray is a young geiilleiuan of worth who has been for some lima em ployed at the Copper Stain mine. Tbe bride is recently from California and the young people embark on their matrimonial iourney with the best wishes of all their friends. DIED. EITK.KLY In this city, Tuesday. Sep. 10. 11)01, Rev 11. S. Kpperly, of Waldo, aged about 50 veurs. TURNER In this city, Tuesday, Hep . lumber 10, ItMll. infant son of J. A. Turner, aged 20 mouths. BARGAIN liig Shipment New Fall Prints, k - 1000 Yards Good Heavy Drown Muslin at nets. At 02 Cents. Gootl $1.25 Kid Gloves Now on sale at )S cts. This is the best buy you ever made in Ladies' Kid Gloves and we predict quick sale. Ak to see them. R. L. COB & CO. Baptist Association. The Rogue River Baptist association met last week in Medford, holding three days, September 5 to 7. The meeting was opened on Thursday, at tbe First Baptist church, Arthur Conklin of Grants Tees, past moderator, occupying the chair. . Tbe following officers were elected: Modorator, Rev. A. M. Russell of Asb land ; clerk, Leon Howard of Medford ; treasurer, Arthur Conklin of Grants Pass . Rev. J. Merley of Medford delivered the opening sermon at 11 a. m. Thurs day. Rev. Alexander Blackburn gave a sermon on Thursday evening and Presi dent 11. L. Boardman of the B. Y, P.U., on Friday evening. Addresses or papers were contributed br Arthur Conklin, Mrs. !. L' Bennett, Rev. E. A. Russell, tl. L. Boardman, Leon Howard, K. M. Eberle, Rev. J. A, Stover. The meeting was full of interest and profit to those who attended. Big Trout. Claude Williams, while fishing in Rogue river last Sunday, caught a 20 pound steel head with book and line, using a spoon hook. It took hiin over an hour to land the fish after booking bim. This is the boss catch of the season and Claude is considerably elated over his success. Highwayman Pleads Guilty. Frank Preston, who robbed three men on the mountain between Asbland and Klamath Falls recently, and who is suspected of being the lone highway- man who held up the stage on the same road a short time since, on being arraigned for robbing pleaded guilty, and was sentenced on Saturday at Jacksonville by Judge Benson to five years' Imprisonment In the penitentiary. Preston is 23 years old, and says he came from Illinois three years ago. He is reticent and refusea to tell what he has been doing since his arrival here and declines to talk .about the stags robbery. Notice, Notice is hereby given that the firm of Bancro!t & Co. Is dissolved by .mutual consent. Ed II. Allen being appointed to settle up the affairs of the firm, will be found at tbe old stand until tbe 20th intt. All having just claims -will please present them at once, and those in debted to said firm will please call and make prompt settlement. Respectfully, J. R. Bancroft, Geo. W. Uakb, Ed II. AlLkh. If the action of your bowels is not easy and regular serious complications must be tbe final rosnlt. DeWitt's Little Ear ly Risers will remove this danger. Safe pleasant and effective. Dr. Krenier. ADLBTS. FOR. SALE. MY It KM HUNCH on mil street: a five 1,1 room cottage and lot, lUUiia", shade trtes, guud well and city water, JWIAU i'AKDKK. 1,'Ul'K lots, InUi'JjO feet, Willi small dwel ling, excellent lo'-miuii, for sale at a bargain. 1 inpiire at this ollice. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. IIAV1NU Mining Interest that require "my attention 1 will reil my block cou sluing ol Clenla furnishing goods, rjboes. Mills l aps. Notions, etc,, at less than cost, as a whole or In lots to suit purchaser. 11. A. IlllCD, Odd Fellows building. CARRIAGE5,ETC. U(JII I KM, carriages and mountain hacks. ' Any one Dunking ut buying any o( the alHive, it will pay llieia to ko to Kelikopf and HaiK-h and eiainiue their vehicles and irel Iheir prices anil terms before huylng. They alo carry Hie Huckeye mower and rake. Hemi iiilx-r the place, tilli street opHisite rwcuiid hand store. GOLD DVST. JAHll paid for gold dust. -Cramer Bros. BICYCLE REPAIRING. 'I'AKKyoiir wheel to Cramer Jlroj. X repairs. st grades, at 5 and i Cents.