Fuflio for1 the
The louse Furnisher
PRETTY THINGS
We arc ready with our stock for the Holidays.
We have some of the best Roods in our lines we
have ever shown. Some of the greatest novelties
which have ever been brought here.
PLENTY HERE FOR SELECTION
of thcc pirticu'.ar Rifts " rc so anxious to provide fr
vour f iends. present- tor a 1 the lolks bigand liule, and wB.
"irc'-ure you will not be diwippomlcil in any of tlicm. avc
vint voii to see the goods and their quality and prices
SEEING
jRj HP TEE
-a. stock: wo
IVoto W;11 n'liiJHo Iri?e!
There nmv be something here von riferl or will want lx-fore long These prices are for NOW and M"' CASH. BLY TO XCK
if von w ant to cure
them r nia.i ii; v"'llrL
Art Furniture
Separate pieces, well made, and
with grace and beauty combined
with the price that is not so
great. We want you to see them
and to come and enjoy our pretty
furniture, even if you don't buy.
RocklnJ Che.lr
Long evenings of real comfort for
(t.65 up to $20.00; an immense
variety.
Center Tables
A beautiful array, $1.00 to $20 00.
St&nds
Usually sold for $3.00,
Our price $2.00.
Closets and Kitchen Safes. Desks
A place to do your work.
Cobbler Seat Dining Che-lrs.
Large full back and shaped seat,
regular $1.75 for $1.25. "
A few odd chairs, regular $1.65 for
$1.20
Tete---Tetes
Solid Quartered Oak, hand policed,
upholstered in silk tartry, regu
lar $15.00 for $10.00.
Dining Ta-bles Both Round or
Square
Lounges. Couches and Daven.oits
$5.00 to $30 00.
Iron Beds, regular $4.20, at f 2 00
,it floral nVconiticii-
5ft
4.75
3-'jo
Queenswre. .W.
Fine Bohemian Gto-ss Fruit .lishei. rod opalcs
(.,nt regular ('.no this sale a.'c
Kitchen Helps- Scrub brulu s, palmetto I ibr.
;:i;'1"noJ;,"-rW,r,(:...!-.,o
close. Vr , .....
Hotter Moulds r-imlar l.V to clow, li
(Wee Mills regular to close. H e
Sate ,iisl,;:;, neurit, to cls.e, ..0
Cloth 'ft nicks, l-folil, regular JUKI, to close, 80c
Wall Clothes rack, fl-piu. regular 2,',e, to close. lCc
Tooth picks -not splinters 0 packages for 2."e
Clothes 'pins, for. 5c
No. 4. ! ub! i,s;.'inf; stool trajw, regular 85c to close
."OC. ' '
Linite:i)S r 'gu! ir 4So for 25o , .
Pipetliiiiib'-H. l-inch, regular Me for 2.1c
Hoist! brushes; Hiee root, regular, fl.'.e for 4."e
Horse brrsh "S Fibre, regular 45c for ;idc
Lin n rowi '.'.lit one lino, regular l."ac for CHc
Linen toweling, one line, regular 8't,c for tic
Linen toweling, e.ne line, regular C.ie for 5c
Liu u tow i ng, one line, regular, tie for 7c
Cotton low 1 ling, one line, 5c for SUjc
Linen towel', regular 35c per pair for o
CARPETS
With Character.
Here youTind Carpels that will
wear, lhat have good in them, and
.1 . . . 11 1 .1 .1 M
trial IOOK wen longer man 111.111 111c raj
. ' r- 1 fr Tf k'y -.TIT -T I T l
ordinary. isimji unr.ai,
but the VALUK is there, and the ad
vantage of buying should be under
stood. We are closing out a lot of
numbers regardless of cot. NOTE p
WELL THESE FIGURES:
One line Carpet, regular price 85c, to close 72c
Two 68 " 55
' " " 80 " 65
On. " " " " 48 " 32
Seven patterns in all.
Remnants to close
One piece 10 yards, regular 85c, to close 60c
yi " " 1.00 " 75
9'A " " 5i " 35
6' " " 1. 10 " 85
10 " " 85 " 60
6i " " 1.00 " 60
mrimm
1 Pwts r..A.4.rT p. 1
MATTINGS.
One piece o yar.ls, regular price 35c, to close 25c
10 35 " 5
2 28 " 14
I'j" " " 20 " io
3 ' " 9
6 35 "
4 3o " 5
10 35 " 25
11 " ' ' 30 " 20
4 25 " I2''
5 : 8 " 9
11 H
H 11
11 11
II II 01
One lot manufacturer's line sample R u gs, ranging in price lrom
$1.85 to $2.75, all 1 xi yard patterns and consisting of Moquettes, Ax
minsttrs, Wilton velvets and Ilody lirussels, 25 per cent discount from
above prices.
USE OUR RUG ADJUSTERS ON YOUR RUGS hold fast, do
not slip.
PUT LINOLEUM VARNISH ON YOUR LINOLEUM adds
life and color.
Pnrtlwret A beautiful display Rope, Chenile anJ Tapestry to suit
the most exacting.
I.nre Cvirtnlns fMwiimr iIihiii nntrht to hp ensv from the preat as-
sortmcnt we show in exclusive designs, full lengths and
widths and nt specially slirurilten prices, 50c to $s pair
Nearly two thousand rolls more of spe
cially taking patterns at particularly
pleasing prices j'c to 60c per roll.
Table Covers Closing out line regular
75c goods at 60c.
Some exquisite new goods in gobelin
art tapestry. Be sure and see this line.
Cnurh Covers A good assortment.
Come and Sc
How close wo have li-jurcd and
tho goods will Bell themselves, at
prices that will enable you to bunk
money.
Satisfaction ruaranteod.
4 B
A Tine Line of Pictures
Closing out at greatly reduced prices
25 per cent discount.
Artists picture easels regular 75c, now 50c
" sketch books 25 per cent discount
" ebonized panels 25 "
1
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. Vs. .
Cut Glass
The name LIH
UY is the stand
ard of values ii
cut t'l.iss all
over the U S.
11 Our ntvv Meek
V arrived this
week. It was
'r ' rJ-r- ' r
'17 , .1 -, 1 v
a long time coming, but it is well
worth seeing. Exquisite pieces in
Howt.. Bun Huns. Cakaiths,
Ti Miii.i k:;. Nam iks, kc at sur
prisingly lav j rirtt.
Silver wan Knives, Folks. Spoons,
" Ladles and fancy pieces.
Do not niir-s st ling these goods.
New FineJhlrChlna Plates, Teas.
Car vine SpIs $1.65 to $9-0
ClocUs Wairanted. Sl.oor to' $fv 50
; Lamps
Stoves and Ilanes.
Real Heater- but ;i t f.iel e. iters.
Ail--Tights $'J.M to JI'J.O.
Cook S'oves fiorn the lowest up to the
Ile-t Ranges A fine Steel Kange 6 Hole
for$'e.) oo. Thete's both economy and
worth in 1 ur Stoves and Ranges.
A fine decorated Reading Lamp
with decorated dome shade, large
burner and chimney, all complete,
regularly $1 25 for 95c
Heavy Hand Lamps, complete, 25c
Wrought iron umbrella stands $2.65
You knew just what you want
and we have pretty tuar
everything lhat anyone
would want for the house.
11 Money back if you want it.
THOMAS, THE HOUSE FURNISHER,
NEXT TO LAYTON HOTEL
GRANTS PASS, - OREGON
BIGJAR.GAINS
m 1 m.
This Shoo was awardod the First Prize at the Pmis Kxpositimi, thus Showing the bet work-
inanship on Shoes in the world.
You Will Always Find My Line of
Men's, Boys', Ladies' and Misses,
Shoes
of the very lu st that money can buy.
A (iuarantee t j:ive perfeet satisfaction goes with
every pair of Shoes.
25 Per Cent Discount
On the following
Monto Carlo Coats, Ladies' and Misses', three-ijiiaiter and medium length Coats;
Children's Coats in Red, dray, Tan and Mine; Ladies' I'mbiella Shawls in Shetland
Floss and lee Wool; Wool and Silk Waists; Lace Curtains.
25 Per Cent Discount
on the above
TfVE
LLITE
Lnm rsmrt
tin: 1:1.111: sKiur
This Skill is made ot Italian goods, Mer
cerized, and links like silk, but wears bet
ter. Adjustable with hmks and eyes in
sie linni tS to w.iiM
rNDF.KWFAR
Ladies' Mivis' and Children's Under
wear Two piece Suits and Union Suits in
All Wool, and Col ton b'leeefd, at from .se
to J.j ih) a suit.
Men's and ltn' Undeiwe.u in All Wnol,
Wnnl and i'oltou Mixed, Cotton", and Cot
ton l'leeeed; Colois (tr.iy, Vioir.u, litown,
Pink and liliie.
A he.uitilul line of Ih.uvil W'ntk, all
h ind made The-e goods ,ue limn a con
vent 111 Cnloiado.
MISCFLLANFDUS
Men's and Hoys' Sweaters.
Men's and Hoys' Golf ShiiM.
Men's and Hoys' Hats.
A big, line of Men's and Hovs' Neckwear.
Mu filers and Scarfs in black and white.
A full ns.Nortinent of Ladies' Handker
chiefs just received by express.
A big assortment of Ladies' Kid Gloves
in White, l'earl, Gray, light and dark
Giavs, Tan, Caster, Hroun, Green, Red
and Old Roe.
Children's Kid Gloves in Red Hrown and
Tan.
Pillow Tops, Royal l'ifo and Rope Silk.
Hlankcts ami Comforts.
Outing Flannel, Calicoes, and IVaperits
for cut tains.
(). McCroskev
Thomas D. Reed,
Tliomim Hnukett lived, wlioilied
at WiishiiiKton Snni'.ay niorninj.', was
burn nt I'ortlanil, Maine, Oelolier 1",
IMl'.l; ami (jniiliiuleil from linwilnin
.V.li'j," in 1 Hi). Hi. timnlit w-leml
mil stiulieil luw anil rved for 11 slnni
time iltirini; the Itebrlliin i.s jay
niaster ill tlie V. S. Navy. He was
tilinitO'il to Hie liar anil ! j:m
nraetiee at I'nrilaml in ISe.'i llv
mini entii'i'il pnlitHal life anil !'
.'.'line noted as a Sjieaker ami ili lali r
mil was elected to the lower house of
the Maine legislature 111 1SUS. The
folluwii) year he was re-elected and
tieeanie a member of the state senate
ill is;n. He was soon elected attor
ney general of the state the youngest
man to till the 110t.it inn ami held tin
oillee for three years, lie was city
solicitor of Portland for three years
mil elected a nn nil ur nf the house of
representatives in lSHi. He soon lie
eame jiromiliiiit in the JiroceediiiKs
of the house by his force 11ml prompt
iiess anil for many years was one nf
the most prominent republican nu m.
tiers nf the body. He was elected
speaker of the house December 2, ISS'.i,
mil by various rulings came in eou
llicr with a powerful obstructive
minority, and secured February II,
IS'.io, the ad"i I Inn nf new rules for the
iovennie tit i t' the bouse that enabled
the majority In proceed with li gi-la-ive
busine-s. He was aaiu e!eet tl
P'aln rin Is:'i an 1 was one i f tie
e .l.bll Irpllille .III C ltldiil.lles for the
' . 1. 1 . ! i , .in pi,sul'iili.il nominal ion at
rlie St. loins eonvenlion in ls'.i',, re
.eiviiij; M'.j votes. He remain, il a
aiemberof (he house of represeutat ivi s
antil IS'.i'.i, wle ii he t. utl-red his r si;
latiou and rrtiutied to private life,
'cmoviun io New York I'ity, when
'ie li id en.i. d most sucet ssoilly in
he practice of law. Ills family con
dsts of a wife and one daughter, Mi.-s
Cttty.
Tho Old W.v
The follow ing eoneernint; forest tii,
s ii recent communication to the Or.
,'.iii City K.ntiiprisc: "I s, e thin is
iome disxisitiou on tlie iirt nf sonu
if nur newly dieted li K'isl.itnrs to
o to extreini at nur legislature, and
"dspccially so in regard to putting out
tires. rmm a residence in iireim
Hid I'laekainas enmity fnr the past .'.0
venrs, the n ater part nf this time
inirn: in the limber and having bei n
hurtled out once aiel it scennd tiuu
purlially. I feel that lean sjsak un
erstandiiiKiV on I In' subject. In the
arly times we bad no i rouble with
:he tires as we now have, and the n a
snn is not far to si i k wli. n we con-
uler things i. tiny are new.
As we all know, tbe hill lauds are
covered w ith fern, tin. I this imp nf
tern is not buvm d otr every spring
it used In U' by the Indians. This
fern is allowid to a. i iniiuiativ year
ifter year, and the only wender is
that we are able In save iinytliiui;
when a lire dms start. Almut the
inly safeguard is to put out more first
ml lint pass h Jaw prevent iuj; vopi,
from burning when they eini. I am
tatistied that li,,. old residents will
bear me nut iu saying that yi herever
Uinl u fenced up and uot eullivnt. d.
the growth nf youn l.r is some'.h ug
'wonderful. A (i lance at the last her-.
ticullural report will also bear lue'
lout ill say ill It thai we need iml f-s-r.
! that we lire to Ins mil n.aj. -lie lit t
altogether. Tim rus 'ii : n-.'t 1 r :.
seel;. 1 his l-iilliate is ::n i'ee! i I.
for tiuib'r anil fents and ne
"inossbaeks, " loo, 1'iev ,-.,y. l'.i.l j
when we used to l. iv. a f. w warm
sunny days iu spring, i in' rei!iiin w...
abroad in the land ; ut: iiu nut lir s.
i This wnuld be early before the gia-s
.or young fern had u start, and would
' make a clean bed for the new grass to
I grnw, and would make heat cnnruli
j to kill any young shoots and sprouts
jthat bad startel the year before,
i Now, hail the w hites followed up this
'plan this country would not he M:e
: muss of underbrush that it is
Neither would all this country have
to be slashed as it now is.
The nnlv safeguard is tn burn everv-
thing in sight everything that will
1 hum and keep burning. The idea
that vc should not put nut tires, is
simply ridiculous. Win n we allow
all manner of rubbish to aeci inulate
and are prevented by law fn m burn
ingjthis up, we are, er w ill be jinn -ing
out nf the frying pan into the lire
if the people don't b. lieve this
they'll liu.l il out, as I have, from
i Aperienee.
Let us do i. lulling rashly in ihU
muter, end carefully consider tin
result of such 1. gi'.atiiiii, Li f ire we
go to the oilnv rn. me. The law
H.r nil ' i' i. i.i i . 1 1 1 1 1 g . in aauig
I In se lines.
Abrnhnm Lincoln nnd Oregon.
Abraham Lincoln euee declined the
posii ion of (ii.vi run.- i f (.in gon T. rri -tiny.
This is nut g. n. rally knew n,
but i! is none the less true. After th"
otbee bad been n fus, d by John Mar
shall alterwards Chief Justice nf the
Supreme Court of the I'nited States
! it was tendered to the gn at "rail
splitter." His reply eaiye character
istieally: "No. sir ee !" Lincnlu re
fused tlie posit ion. - not from any lack
nf ai pii eiatimi nf the honor nr un
willingness to bear the responsihllitv.
The real cause was the unwillingness
nf his w'.fe to undergo the hardships
of a t-ip across the plains and the
i it annus ol nie 111 Hie I;ir West.
Iu nih.r ways, Lincoln's lifi
touched the history of Oregon. His
birtn ix-cnrred iu the same year ls,-.
( in which John Jacob Asior ,.,,.
.ceivi d the plan nf titling out the ship
. Tnuiiin fin trade in the I ire gnu cnun
. t-y. Lxa. ily :,i) y, arsfrnm I.ineolu's
, hiitlnlay. Or. gon was admitl. d as
stsle.
Again, when Lincoln was inaegur
'iited president ofiherniled States, h,
; was intrndiiceil to lhe op!,, bv Ore
gon's tirst senator Cnl. K. IX Laker.
: Ami during tlie campaign, nne nf the
; candidal, s f, r vie,.. president luu
; ojis.su ion tiek.-t was c j-gov, runr
; I-ine, w hom Lincoln had been asked
tn succeed in orthv. Pacific Monthly.
, To the Ladies of Grnrtti Pass.
j Mrs. rlt-veiiger is now pr.'isin d to
give instructions in Pyrography w oik ;
those wishing t :,.rni this beautiful
art nt home deenritiou should cull o
" Pickings I'ioiu I'uck," ihe ii. ',, st 'UIK Pl.UiK OF lil.Kt'IiS.
ami one of the hi si rnnii il r-vii .n i; solilii rs in the !a-t wit twole
nf the past ten wars is In be s nt to :.;i .hat f. f seia u ie s, i.eni in,
-" -"7!';-"- Z-.ZA:- u't
sin iiudi r the d'.r cin.n of ()!:n . l-ci. (l M p,. v,,,. f,r
and .!. e; I'. M il''.s. Tic pi h ,,.. M;,ei. in. Is, I :i n. - in
linn is mi it in '.will " ! he !: i :i- I'le.liin i-i.d )', s. li i ! m . I'O
il"!s," "lie' il i !' the 'i .'.', " l a t .' 1 .1; i'. ic:.! Kli .111 : 's 1 ii st. ir.
"A lluniw.v (ii:l.";!iil nth-r ill;"
I hivs. l! w !1 h i l;,l" l. I. ty n:i i ei n !! vjijs MALINC.
and i.n l. : e.uiv 1 1 ni . ii d Wi em , ... . . . ...
:.,... .. i.i i',. . ' ss mill in;- i ;'ii w n.h ly
:.ni;is, on . . t. l'en;. st coiei . t . . : is
ill America will b sei n in ihe V il- iheilay. liiipiile if Mis. II. b's-
ing role i i era hi use, iHein.iiir i.l ! row. Sith :itn el. tvi st i f brick arl.
o
H I IM G
Boots and Shoes,
Furnishing Goods
1 7 m
IB II E i'f'iym V( i II ,
j. a ii a u L u i h i a i hiuiki
. mni tot
1 i
Hoavy All Wool r.l.mk, ts'lJovs'. Men's Wool Swoiitois
S I'd) to . i ...... .
-'-I'fr .dir. i ntuUVool Shirts.
I
1 "sui arMon's A" Uni011 1 11 oaSo Rubbers for Ladies,
j Misses and Men.
' Neckwear. Ib.sP Colbir-i ,i Tl"-'se ru,),J-rs are prlec,ei1 on
Cutis rV, , s. 1 lhe of ' b' an extra
1 ,,1K' al Suit Cases pk.M whi,h coines up ,esi le.
WelGh's Oiothinn Store
her.
Opera House llloc'i
Grants Pass,
Oregon
j gui'Hts. No more pu Hsani mm di u stni
No 1 ur o, l y. : l
Vine.
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