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Fine Cooking apples, Orange v-asaoas,j. Nutmeg and Water Melons, Just Arrived-Smoked Salmon, While Opposite the P. O THE i i " - J-."-': "V 3 . RAIN And now is the time to plow.- If you need a m;w plow call and exaniino our lino of Oliver Plows in both chilled and steel. We have all si.es from 7 inches up to 11 inches. Wo carry extras for all sizes of plows we sell. Give the Oliver a Trial. Cramer Bros. ODD FELLOWS BLOCtf HARROW'S . HAND SEEDERS. A Good Fisherman Hiur liiddlc Hardware Co. AT JEWELL'S OLD STAND. &fe LATEST All the new styles in Ready-to-Wj ir a:id Trimmed Hats that will please in Style and Price. ' Do not miss seeing them. Finer line than ever before in Child ren's Hats and Tarns. A Full line of the new ideal patterns, ioc; when seut by mail I ic Mrs. J. A. Rehkopf. New Idea 10c Paper Patterns.- TRIMMED Miss Weston has her full stock of Fall and Winter Trimmed Hats on exhibition at her store on Front Street (second millinery store east of Sixth) and would be plea.-ed to see all her old customers and many new ones. The very latest styles are on exhibition, comprising many new shapes and new trimmings. Come Courier and Oregonian $2 a year (of fee Clin,; and Salway Peaches, Grapes, lite. Salt Salmon, Spiced Herring. House Grocery, H. C. Uob-len, Propr. will need good tackle. Our stock of Flies, Spoons, Lines, Reels and Rods is complete nnd we sell tho bent that can bo procured. Fishermen uiiiiig our tackle are tiuro to get pood rcjiorts from the oilier cud of the line. HAS COME MILLINERY HATS and See Them. i J personal .Mrs. C. Neil, of Ashland, Is viaitiug her neice, Mrs. O. G. Presley. Miss Margaret Hanscth, of Sclma, visited friends here on Saturday last. Mrs. E. L. Moon anil Lonuie left on Wednesday for Woodland, Idaho, for a mouth's visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Tyrer of Glen dale were iu town the first of the week on a shopping expedition. Mrs. M. A. Werti last week had a visit from a brother and bis daughter from Pendleton. Mr. and Mrs. Eucs Mallory have sold their residence property and leave Thursday for Portland, their future home. Mrs. Loq R. Hatch of Salem spent Tuesday night iu this city a guest of Mrs. A. S. Gamble and Mrs. Mary Franzen. Mrs. Dr. Bowersox, of Gleudal'o, and her mother Mrs. J. M. Ketcheu of Stayton, Ore., visited Grunts Puss friends last week. H. A. Zehrung of Portland arrived her lust week to act as S. P. hostler aud extra engineer. Mrs. Zchrnug and baby will arrive Liter. Mrs. Sarah Woodruff came over from Del Norte Saturday and will spend the winter with the family of her daughter, Mrs. A. Vmphlett. W. M. Smith came from tho Green back maine Mondav to consult Dr. Dixon about an enlarged jaw with which ho was burdened. Zera Pool spent Saturday and Sun day at home, ""returning to Coles, Calif. Monday morning. Zera is a lumber scaler for the Hilt Sugar Pine Company. A. B. Williams, Mrs. Emma Buell, Mrs. Minnie E. Chambers and Mrs. Miuuio H. Sergeant of Pullman. Wash., wero visitors at Grants Pass, last Thursday. Mrs. J. C. Muttisou aud Misses Mildred Mattison and Martha San derson eatno up from tho Big Yank mine at Galico, Saturday, to spend a few days visiting in Grants Pass. It is reported that Prof. W. H. Hampton, . of Placer, will soon move to Grants Pass to"" devote his time moro fully to his profession: that of mining engineer. Mrs. J. Marris and Mrs. Dan Woodruff of Smith River and Mrs. Thomas of San Francisco spent a few days in Grants Pass last week, re turning to Smith River on Monday. They visited Mrs. Jones at Wilder villo on the return trip. Dr. N. D. Curry who has been spending the past six weeks in Grants Pass visiting tho family of his uncle, R. M. Johnson, returned to his home in Chicago this week. MRS. M. C. WILSON. Mrs. M. C. Wilson will cive Spiritual Circles each Sunday even ing; speaking aud tests; private sit tings, Mondays, Wednesdays Biid Saturdays, at her residenco opposite tne bicycle grounds. Prices reason able. SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 1002. Acres of tillable lands, 10427, val 1200. 043 00 Acres of uon tillable lauds 2N0.244, val 820.413 00 Improvements on deeded or patented lands US. 170 00 Town and city lots 114,140 00 Improvements on lots l."0,r00 00 Imp. on lands not deeded or patented fiS.OOi 00 Miles of R. R. bed, 30.H2 . i:iti,tS05 00 Miles of telephone and hde- crapli lines. 13.1117. ".BIS 00 Rolling stock I.I.Hso 00 Machinery 73,000 00 Merchandise H7. H7! 00 Farm Implements 22,015 no Money notes and nrrnuuts. . i"m.h:io on Shares of stock, fi,204 2,400 00 Household furniture fi7,7l.r) 00 Horses and mules. 1 101 27.000 00 Cattle, 8,ltM)j 65.8H5 00 Sheep and goats, 100a 1,1)0.") on Swiint, 1513 ,22r 00 Gross vaL of all prop . . (I,fi2l,lil."i oo Exemptions . . i:t.".,iV,0 00 Total val. of all taxablo property . . , l,3Hil,:!'.i5 00 Total val. of all taxable proiHTty in 1001 l,2s'.P,0:; 00 Iuerease for 1!KI2 '. . 1)7,305 00 LUCUS AM) WHITE ENTERTAIN MENT. Tho entertainment given at the opera house last Wednesday evening by Misses Lucus and White, assisted by other local talent, was a decided success iu every way, the prcgram bringing before the Grants Pass people some eutertainers who aro compari tively new to the audiences. Tho following program was render ed: Vocal Solo Carrie While Vocal Solo Stanley t'ni hlett Reading h'tliel Johnson Piano Solo Edward Van Dvke Violin Solo Ada Umj lilett Feast of the Hoses. Piano Solo Cho T.ncns Vocal Solo Mac Smith Vccal Duet . Mable Whito and Blanche D.au Ladies Quartette. Zobo Camp Fire. A largo audience was present and the frequent applause showed the ap preciation of tho listeners. Quite a li'-at sum was realized as the proceeds of the entertainment. AD VERTIS E D I.ETTE RS. . Following is the list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Grunts Pass post ofTlcc, Saturday, Otobi r 2.", I '.KM. Ladies Miss Clara L. Merriman, Mrs. May Potter, Mrs. Nancy Smith. Gentlemen - C. H. Hayes, N. D. Young, Hurry Simonds, Frank B. Smith, John Rogers, Klowi Rhinks, Messrs. W. II Meeker. Co., L. C. Moran, A. Muiison, James McDonland, J. R. MrCormack, J. II. FInnell, W. B. Foster, Geo. N. Wilier. C. K. Harmon, P. M. WILL THEY EVER FIND IT OUT Thit the Medford flour Is best Sour on the market ? Just Arrived at the Ghieago Racket Store 2300 lbs. Crockery- and Glassware We aro going to make days, so'if you need a Tlate, ogctablo Dish, or any other you money on them, Ladies and Children's Woolen and Cotton Underwear. " " " Stockings. Men's and Boy's " " " Underwear. " Sox. Blankets' Quilts and Rubber Goods. We have received a fine line of Hats, Caps, Tam 'O Shanters, . Fascinators, Opera Shawls,' Circular Shawls, Baby Hoods, Calicos, Percales, Flannelettes. Shoes of all kinds from 25c to $ 3. 50. Tinware Graniteware, Woodenware, aud Willowware. Our prices nre the lowest in town. You can save money by buying of us. A good quality of goods at living prices. Chicag'6 Racket vStore TO THE PUBLIC. B. G. Magoou, representing Allen & Gilbert Co., of Portland and San Francisco, has opened a music store in the I. O. O. F. Bldg.. with a full line of pianos, organs, sheet music and small musical goods. The prices will be same as hrtho city. Cull and examine for yourself. Old instruments taken in exchange. TRY IT AND YOU WILL BUY The Medford (lour. It is again the best Hour on tho marker. Ask for it. CfeMING EVENTS. Oct. 111. Hallowe'en " Danco7"opera house. Nov. 5 "Hunting for Hooligan." Ojiera house. Nov. (I Arthur Fra.ier and local talent musical program, opera house. Nov. 7 Eastern Star candy pull at Woodmen hall. Nov. 12 "Fiddle Deo Dee," at Opera house. Nov. 13. Ward Comjiany, ojiera house. Nov. 17-2D Madison Square Theatre Co. , at Oj era house one week. WANTED. Wanted 25 first class, steady laborers at the Ray works; one mile north of Tolo, Ore. Wages 13.50 per day for good, steady, industrious moil. Board '180 per week. Dr. C. R. Ray, Tolo, Ore. HALLOWE'EN JIANCE. Preparafions are being made to havo splendid dance at tho opera lioiuieon l'rlday evening of this week. Kurth's orchestra has been engaged to furnish music. Dance tickets $1.00 OCTCm:R KASPlUiRKIES: Large, Iucious, fine-flavored red raspberries tho last of Octobor is something that none of the Easterners and few of tluj. Westerners can re alize. Yet Josephine county produces them, not however iu shipping quan tities. Lewis Hayes bronght in from his Applrgato ram h near Mur phy, several branches, containing fully ri raspberries, and of very large size. These, he says, aro the second crop of berries this season. DIED. WEIJH At Leland, October 2, l'.M)2, .1. C. Webb. Interment at Granite Hill cemetery, Grants Pass. HOLM AN Near Williams, October 2ti, P.I02, the a-year old son of Chas. Hotmail. The remains were taken to Sab 111. WILSON Near Grants Pass, Thurs day, Oct. 2:1, 11)02, F. S. Wilson, aged K years. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. Arthur Fra.rr, Instructor ill music ut the University of Oregon, assisted by senile of the lu st local talent in the city, will give a high grade musical entertainment at the OjK-ra house, Wednesday evening, Nnvenilsr Bill, for tho benefit of the High School. Mr. Fruiter comes bearing the best Iinssiblo test internals and a very pleasant evening's entertainment is promised. Remember the date. TO REBUILD K LAM ATI ION. It U reported that Klamathon will be rcbiiilt and work in that direction has begun already. The Mason, Lind ffy & Collin milling plant will be re placed, and it is asserted that the new plant will Is- equal to that which was deslrnved by thu lire. This com imuy has now about 2,000,000 feet of logs in the bourn in tho Klamath River lit tpii site of tho old plant, and a great many morn logs are com ing dim 11 the river. There will be on hand a suCirient supply of logs for fully a six months' run f ir a mill of tne lartrc capacity of the old plant. REGISTER. The time for city el. ction is drawing near and the names on the city regis tration lists ar.i not nearly so numer ous as they should Is.. The tss.ks will Is- clow d at (i p. in. 011 tin) first day of November, next Satunh.y, and the charter provides that no person shall vote d 11 less registered. The total registration at 3 o'clock Wednesday, October 2'.i, was IJ04. The entire vote In r.lOi was o72 and should be considerably larger this year but will not niiless the registration is very lively fur 1 hi- next two days. In order to register, a is rsoii limit bo an elector of the state, six months a resident of thu city and ) days iu the ward. The election occurs on the first Monday in December. A PRIZE BABY. Mrs. J. S. Harbison, me Emma Smith, a former Grants I'ami girl, is the mother of a 10-mouths old prixe baby, tho baby l aving won first pri- at the lhy show connected with the Hixid River fair. a run on Crockery for TEN Cup or Saucer, Sauco Dish, kind of a dish wo can save CONSUL. MILLER'S MOVEMENTS. H. B. Miller, Consul toNiuchwang, China, is preparing to return to that city from Portland about tho tith of November. His wife and younger daughter will accompany him ou the trip, aud tho party expects to sail from San Francisco. Mr. Miller saij thut ho expects to ooncludo his labors as consul next spring, and ho will then leave for Europe, visiting tho in terior of Siberia 011 his way. Next summer will bo sjieut in Europe, nnd the party will return homo tho fol lowing wiuter. Telegram. F. L. U. RESOLUTION. At the regnlar meeting of F. L. U. No. tmr.7 held Oft. 3S, 11)02, tho fol lowing resolution was passed aud the secretary was instructed to furnish copies to tho members of tho County Court and tho local press : "Resolved that the County Court of Josephine county should, iu our opinion, let all contracts for public improvements to tho lowest bidders who aro residents of Josephine county." Marcus W. Robbius, Secretary No. 9U37. GOES. LIKE HOT CAKES. "Tho fastest sidling article I have in my store, " writes druggist C. T. Smith, of Davis, Ky., "is Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs, and ('olds, because it always cures In my six years of sales it has never failed. I have known It to save sufferers from Throat and Lung diseases, who could get 110 hell) from doctors or 1111 other remedy" Mother, rely on it, best physicians prescribe it, and W. F. Kremer guarantees satis, faction or refunds price. Trial hot ties free. Regular size, AOo and (1. FRUIT PAPER. Fruit paper can be had in small quantities at tho Courier ofllco. Larger lots, from COO jiounds to ton lots can be secured on short notice. Leave all orders at tho Courier ollleo. FOR SALE. Poland China brood sows nnd shouts. Prices low until Nov. 1st. H. B. Alverson. Bridgo st. y mile West of South school. DRESS MAKING. Dress making and plain sewing by the day. Inquire of Mrs. R. Dis brow, Otli street, west of brick yard. CIDER. I can furnish cider by the gallon or barrel at 20o per gallon. H. 1!. Alverson. Bridge St. Jij-inile west of South school. INSTRUCTIONS IN MUJIC. Miss Dora Williamson from K. C. M. San Jose, Oil. is now prepared to take a limited number of pupils 011 the piano forte mid in theory. Res idence, 3rd and A si reels. . ' If you buy an Airtight Heater of Cramer Bros, they will deliver it in town free of charge and will set it up. FURNISHED ROOM. Large ami sunny front room for rent; central location. Enquire at this office. FOR SALE. Good bisik cases, a flat top desk aud a combination lssik case and desk. Enquire ut the home of Rev. C. W. Hays. WANTED. By man and wife, place to cook in mining eninp. Experienced. Ad dress, stating wages, G. A. Ealderton, Ashland, Ore. The funniest ever written: Weber & Field's burlesque " Fiildlo-Deo-Dee" will make its initial tow t Grants Pass theatre, Wednesday, NovemlsT 13th, whim our theatre go.-rs will have an opKrtuiiity to see this clever piece which has kept tho country laughing for the Jiast two years, with no evident signs of Its waning ipulurity. MINE WANTED. Wanted A leaso and bond oil a group of gold prospects with a gisjd oro showing. Send full particulars and price to J. W. Winwood, Drexel Building, Philadelphia, Pa. DRY CATARRH. There can be no cure for Dry Caturrh until the dryness is removed, and the mucous follicles made to dis- .-l.urofa tln.ir 'onti.iitM. t'se douches of hot water freely U which has been added two tcaooiiiuis 01 n. . Catarrh Cure to tho pint, three times daily in the head until thu mucous Hows quite freely; then twice daily, taking the S. li. Catarrh Cure regu larly according to directions. lor sale by all druggists. Bool's oil Catarrh free. J Address Smith Bros., Fresno, Cal. Canton steel New stock of all sixes just received from factory by Cramer Br j. local 1bappcntno0 Dr. Flansgan, Resident Dentist. Go to Coron for Plumbing. Beautiful pictures at Thomas'. . M. Clemens, Prescription DruKgii See Voorhies about Kodaks and Supplies Lanterns for dark nights at Cramer Bros. Rubbers aud Umbrellas. The Sugar Pino Store. Tho stiwn feather reuovntor is com ing to G Hints Pass. To be ready for long evening mid lugs see Thomas' lamps. Call and inspect the new line of Garland Stoves and Ranges just re ceived at Cramer Bros. A complete line ol ttie celebrated Mitchell Biik'tfien, Hacks and Wsgons. Hair-Riddle Hardware Co. Just received a fine lino of Diamond Rings at Lctcher'B Jewelery Store. Don't wait for tho next cold snap. Oct your Airtight Heater now at Cramer Bros. Try Morris' Poultry Cure and Stock food at F. H. Schmidts. No Cure- No Pay. Free. Samples. Curtis A Co. Watchmakers, nJ Jewelers carry a complete Flock ol Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. All kinds of repairing done. All work warranted. Odd Fellows' buitdinar. First class engraving dono while you wait, at Letcher's. Fountain Peus Waterman's Ideal 2. CO to ft. 00 at Cramer Bros. A splendid line ol Royal Charter Oak Ranges at Colon's. For first class Watch Reiniiring, go to Letcher. All work warranted for one year. Cramer Bios, aro agents for Hercu les Powder, fuse and caps. Cull on them for prices. Big new lino of Well Wearer Shoes for ladies, men nnd children. The Sugar Pine Store Plain script letters engraved on any article Co per letter; Old EiikIIsIi letters 10c at Letcher's. The handsomest furniture store in Southern Oregon is Thomas' and of course it Is' in Grunts Pass. Free engraving on nuy article of jewelry bought from Letcher, the jeweler. Front street, opposite do- pot. Air-Tiuht and Garland Heaters at Cramer Bros. The ladies of the W. R. C. exiicct to soon give a Ruuiinuge Sale; also a Handkerchief Sale, date and place to be given later. Tho Sir KnighU and Lady Macca bees will give a masquerade ball at Placer ou Thanksgiving ns a farewell to Mr. nnd Mrs. Hampton, Command er and I-aily Commander. Stransky Eiiamelled-wiiro at Cramer Bros. A "wonderful educator; natural history," eto., snake show was ex hibiting reptiles on tho railroad grounds last Friday and Saturday, They had the snakes nnd small crowds. Medford has a new corporation to lie known us tho Southern Oregon Cider and Vinegar Co., capital stock I fiOOO. John 1). Olwell, 11.11. Miller and Joseph W. Olwell nro tho incor porators. If you want to see the best stock of ladles' set rings In tho city, go to Letcher's. Mr. and Mis. (J. D. Nichols arrived iu Grunts Pass last week and have decided to is'rinaneiitly locate hero. Mr. Nichols is n photographer and has taken a three years' lease ou the photo gallery opposite the court house uiiil is now filling It up for business, exKM ting to be ready for customers within two weeks. Don't fail to look over the large new line of Staple Shoes at The Sugar Pine Store. 1 Fiddle-Dee-Deo" is the funniest of them nil; go see the performance and be convinced ; its bright dialogue and catchy iniislo w ill surely please you for it Is clean, refined and whole some. Buck saws, Cross Cut saws, Hand saws at Cramer Bros. Mrs. Minnie II. Sargeant, editor and manager of tho Pullman (Wash ington) Tribune, made the Courier olllee a fraternal call last week, one of the ohji els i.f the call Is iug to In vestigate the iii ration of our tyi- setting machine with a view to In stalling one in the Tribune office In the future. Rifles Winchester, Marlin and Savage at Cramer Bros. F. D. Russell, secretary of the Ore gon California Gold Fields, 0snatiug thu Eureka mine, returned Tuesday from a three weeks' trip to St. Louis and to his old home at DeSota, Mo. George Foster, of l'aiiiiinglon, Mo., a nephew ot Mr. Cole, the president of the company, returned with Mr. Rus sell nod will sK iid the winter ut the mine. Bicycle Hospital at Cramer Bros. Dr. E. P. Dixon, tho dentist, has written for his brother, also a dentist, to come and locate in Grants Pass. He Is expected to arrive the latter Jain of the will:. Thu Dixon brothers were In partnership as den tists for seven yeurs at New berg but Dr. E. P. Dixon believes thut there is a larger field- at Grunts Pas. Dr. Dixon has been here a few weeks only but has acquired so hirge a practice that he feels justified in having his brother join him. Nearly two car loads of furniture have just been unloaded for Thomas, and morn on thu way. Prospectors' outfits and miners' supplies at Cramer Bros. CHAPEL CAR MEETINGS. Meetings in tho car just east of Cth street crossing every afteruoou at 3:30, and every evening at 7:30. All are cordially invited. Come and hear the shaking by Pro. B. B. Jacques aud hear the singing by Bro. MorTutt Rils rt Leslie, pastor. BARRELrTFoRSALE. Barrels an casks for sale at Krcnier's Drug Store. Headquarters For High Art Clothing'. barlCtanMrMW a KunvnriaRWf a Co America LrMm Cloinci Mown, Guasio liill P. MEN'S FURNISHINGS, TRUNKS WANTED. A strong girl to do general house work. Call on or address Mrs. T. P. Cramer, Grants Pass, Oro. WARNING TO HUNTERS. On account of the reckless maimer iu which hunters flro rifles on my premises across Rokuo" river. I desire to stuto that any person shooting on said premises will bo prosecuted to tho full extent of tho law. E. L. Cass. S3 Have you Pro Frank me World's Most Famous Clairvoyant and Palmist Who is now located at thu Palace Hotel, parlors 80, corner Front aud 5th streets, has done a rushing business all week, his parlors being crowded with Bi.uio of tho best pcnplo in tho city. This would indicate that the people of Grunts Pass are quick to recognlzo a reliable medium when 0110 visits here. Those who have con sulted the professor say that lie tells them their lives better than they know it themselves aud they all agree thut they have been much helped through his advice. 1W. Frauklyu has 110 equal in his profession. He stands alone, the prince of clairvoyants, aud Is tho greatest master of the science of Palmistry tho world has ever produced. Ho tulls you what you came for without asking you a ques tion, and guarantees to reveal every Incident of your life, past, present and future; advises yon 011 love, mar riage and divorce; sales, changes, sjiecouitioiis, property, business losses and sickness. If your business is unsuccessful or If you havo trouble of any klud, you should see this gifted medium at once. No matter what your trouble is, lie can and will help you, and if you are not helped and perfectly satisfied after a visit, ho will positively refuse to accept a fee. You should remember that every liersou is adapted to some certain kind of business or profession and no ono can make a success of his life until he finds out for what ho is best fitted. You may wish to know if it is advisable to make a change iu business, iu love or in ma Triage, Shall I succeed in my undertakings? Shall I ever become wealthy? When ( u M) 1 I mm'' narscimmat a nuppenncsig aoa Amrrtcn Uadsst oawi wucn, " VrtjM. llrSVll-WBiVWl (T Now is the time to buy correctly-tailored suttings--the lines aro not broken--the assortment large. Remember, we are allowing only the SHAPE- RETAINING COAT. Cannot get ont of Bhupe, sag, wrinkle or break along the coat front, and tire collorand larels are so fashioned that they can't get out of place A shapely coat. H. Harth & Son. and VALISES ROCK MEN WANTED. Good rock, men wanted at 1.75 to 2.00 per duy. Board 13.25 per wook. Call or address D. E. Morris, Brownsboro, Jackson Co., Oro. FARM FOR SALE. . MO acres; 10 acres iu finest fruit: 00 acres uuder fence and cultivation, alfalfa and clover, water for irriga tion. Good two story dwelling eto., good stock range. Address Box II Woodville, Oregon. I Consulted Him? lyn shall I uiurry? How often shall I nuuv ry? Shall I ever be divorced? Does another share tho love that rightfully belongs to mo? If so who? Iu what should I Invest my mouey? Is my disease curable? Tho Prof, tells you all these things and a great many more. Ho is ever ready to assist those with small capital to Dud a quick and sure in vestment. Mining men and pros pectors in particular should consult this gifted medium, as he is often able to save them much time and mouey iu locating and developing their mines. As a test iu your reading he tells you your full name. AH business strictly confidential aud parlors are so arranged that you meet no strangers, Lady In attendance, fee reasonable aud in reach of alL Perfect satis faction by mail, send $1, day aud date of birth and any questions you may wish to ask, to Prof. J. Frauklyu, Grants Pass. (Special) while here tho Prof, wishes to an uouuco that he will start a class la Palmistry and will develop mediuma tlo persous at a ruusouablo cost. The Prof, has taught some of the best known mediums iu this country. Also many ladies and gentlemen who wished to uso the science for tlieif own amusumout and pastime, aud ho expects to get many pupils hero. . P. 8. Call early to avoid the crowds. Cousultutiou free Palace Hotel, Parlors SO, Private entrance, walk right up not necessary to enquire at office.