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ROGUH RIVER COURIBR, GRANTS PASS, OREGON. DECEMBER 8, 1905. Ujiml, eiglt and tutuure mrytki9 ym Items of Personal Interest. With your orders early for Ffesh Oysters, Fresh, Crisp Celery. Cranberries, Etc. W will hare plenty of "Eggs that are FRESH." Host peoole think their dioner not complete without a good cop of Cof fee. WE HAVE IT-Finest Mocha ud Java Coffe iu the city. We also have the Fancy Cluster Rail ins, 2 pkgs 16oz) Best Seeded Raisins 25c S pkgs (18 oi) Best Currants 25c Fancy Corsiean Citron or Lemon and Orange Peel 20c New Crop Walnuts, soft shell 20c New Crop Almonds. J0c All our Spices and Extracts are of the best and are absolutely fresh. New Popcorn that pops. New Silver .Threud Saur Kraut. Home made Mince; "Its good" they y. We have more of those good potatoes. Remember the place X5he White House GROCERY The Tea and (Wee House. Letcher's Jewelry Store Lowest prices on Elgin and Walthain watches. Bring your watches and jewelry that need repairing to mo. All my work is warranted. A Faber Lead pencil ree with every 10c packs of Leslie steriized salt, Its pure. Home made bread and doughnuts at White House Grocery. Money back if yon do not find Les lie ateril.ed salt as represented strong and pore. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE Tradc Marks Design Copyrights Ac Anron ruling ft kHrh and dMCTli'Hon mj o nlcl It Mcwnln our opinion fr whether t) i.mittrlctlTtnn.leniU). HniKlh"" "n t'atfulr unt fr. 0!)pnt auenrr for wi-urinii piitniui. falenta taken thmuifh Munn A Co. racelrt lfrioi not ie without cfiTte, Id the Scientific American. 4 li.niUom.ly IllnnlralM wsrtlf. Urwjt rlfc MUNN & Co.36:Bro dw Nsw Ycrl The Harvest Of Winter Clothing is not so heavy this year as in the days of old, when weight was believed to be warmth. Up-to-date people have swung around so far towards modern weight and we have especial ly prophesied for even the cold. st weather. The secret, All-Wool. Before buying jour Christmas Suit take a look at our showings. Prices as little as you want to pay, up to f 27.50. Look at our windows for Holiday present suggestions. GEO. S. CALHOUN COMPANY. AT Mas Outfitters toBoyand Man w. K. Dickison returned Monday from Portland where he bis been for several days on business trip. Madame J. G. Breoe-, left for Port land Sonday evening, and will ei tablish beauty parlors in that city. 1. H. Hudson and Tobe Rymer left Monday for Siskiyou county where they will work in a mine for the Winter. Mias Stella Harth, one of the bright est of Kerby's young ladies, has taken position in Herbert Smith's Racaet store.. Mrs. Sarah Griffin, the professional nurse, came to Grants Pass Wednes- day from Cheney Creek, where she had been for the past three weeks car ing for a patient Miss Florence Schmidt who is s seuoeni ai bc. Mary's Academy at Jacksonville, came home to spend .thanksgiving and leturned to Jack sonville Monday morning. Miss Newell, who is teaching tlie school at Hngo, relumed to her duties Monday morning after spending her Thanksgiving vacation at the home of her uoole and aunt, Assistant Post maser and Mrs. W. O. Newell. Mr. and Mrs. Archie McGill, of Medford, spent Wednesday forenoon in Grants Pasi, the guest of Connty Superintendent L. Savage. In the afternoon they drove to Savage Rapids and made a visit to Mr. and Mrs. James Savage, returning to the city in the evening and taking the 10:30 train for their borne. Win. E. Homme, editor of the Glen- dale News, was in Grants Pass Tues day looking up advertising business for his sprightly paper. Mr. Homme was a caller at the Courier office and he stated that times were good and that Glendale was growing and pros pering quite as well as the best of the Southern Oregon towns. J. C. Kiucaid, who has a stock ranch on Williams creek, was in Grants Pass Monday. Mr. Kiucaid stated that stock had come off the range this Fall in fine condition. He as well as a number of other stockmen of Williams, are stallfeeding a number of beeves to put on the market later on when prices get higher. Mrs. . A. McFerron and daughters, Mioses Alta and Nellie, ot Portland nave been visiting for a lew days with Mrs. McFerrou's sister, Mrs. Geo. Hansen. Sunday they were joined by Mr. McFerron and left with him for a visit in California after which they will retnin to their home in Portland. Mr. and Mrs. George Hansen, a ccompauied by Mrs. W. A. Taylor, ot Roseburg, .a sister of Mr. Hansen's, left Friday morning for Kerby to be preseut at the funeral, tiiat is to be held Saturday at that place, of Peter Pausen, whose death tcok place Ihoreday. He was an uncle of George Hansen and of Mrs. Taylor. V. J. Daniels of New Hope, was in Grants rasa, weauesaay. air. Daniels has been laid np for the past month by blood poisoning in his right haud, canned by a piece of rock betug driven into one of his fingers, while mining. The iujored haud has so far recovered that Mr. Dauiels expects to resume his work next week. He will go to Junip-off-Joe next week to join his brother-in-law, W. S. Dow, in operatiug a placer mine the have on Fall creek. T. Y. Dean returned Friday from Portland, where he had been for the previous week to be with his wife, whom he had taken to a hospital to have au operation performed to re lieve her of a floating kidney. He stated that Mrs. Dean was rallying well from the operation and there is every prospect that it would he sue cssful and that she would regain her health. H. L. Smith, foreman, of the Granite Hill mine received a cable message Tuesday from Melbourne, Anstralia, stating that his wife and child had arrived safely at the home of ber parents, where she has gone on a visit. Mrs. Smith left Grantls Paw November 10th and arrived at Mel bourne December 5, she being on the way almost a month. All but two days being on the steamer crossing the Pacifio ocean. Sheriff Lewis has received word from Mrs. C. T. Trefethen, of Alt house, who has been in Portlund for the pa" two weeks with her son, Charles, to have an operation per formed upon him, that she will bring hi in to Grants Pasi next Minday, where he will be kept while uuderthe care of one of the physicians of this city. The operation developed the fact that the young man had a Urge abcess in the hip caused by tubercu losi. He is gaining iu slreugih and his relatives hope that be may re gain his health. F. O. Halladay, one of the owners in the Michiagn mine, is here from Los Angeles where he has been for the last two months since be left bis home in Charlotte, Michigan Other members of the Michigan Min ing Company are expected here soon and it is reported that they will then arrange to have the mine and mill put in operation. It is also reported that the Michigan Company has made tb e last payment on the mine and now has full title to the property. J. A. Shafer, who resides near Wimer, was in Grauta Pas Monday and procured coffin at Bannard'a an dertakiog rooms for an old man, who bad died that day at the rvsldence of Mrs. J. N. Cleveland, on Ditch creek The old gentleman, whose name wa Alexander Paxton, was aged 74 years, and had no known relatives here, and lived on the charity of his friends. Prior to this Fall he lived fur two years at Wolf Creek, and in Septem ber he west to Evans creek to live, Mrs. Cleveland, a friend, kindly giving bim a borne. His remains wtre intered Tuesday at Wimer. Dec. 1, Saturday Sale of prtperty for delinquent taxes at Court House, at 10 a. m. We could get This Is Pre-eminently Jfa Qjff Qre of Southern Oregon Rugs, $1.50 to $30 00. Art Squares, $4.50 to $20,00 China Closets, solid quarter oak. Couches, $6.50 to $30.00, the very newest. Morris chairs, the latest Pneumatic. Mission Furniture Rockers, leather and plain centers, Tables. Buffets and Sideboards at reduced prices. Odd Rockers, odd pieces, choice selection at pleasing prices: Meellug f ihe "Y a". The Youug People's Christian Tem perance Union held a very interest ing, entertaining aud instructive meeting iu the Presbyterian church parlors npon the eveuiug of December 1st Duriug the business meet ing at whicli the presldeut, Miss Kittie Loughrirtgo presided, Mrs. Savage, on behalf of the W. C. T. TJ. presented the "Y'b" with the cash prize award ed the"W's" at t lie State Conven tion, for which the "Ys" extended a vote ot thanks. Several new members wete received. After the basinets meeting George Harper, Superintend- ed of the Ami-Narcotic Department took charge of the meeting and a short aud interesting program wax rendered. One of the best nouib'rs was a talkon the W. C. T. TJ. con vention at Los Augeles by Miss Em ms Loughridge. When the program was ended a social time wns enjoyed. George Birdsey, who had charee of the social, entertaisn-d so well that all weie greatly surprised opnnfiud- ing it nearly midnight before they dispersed. In Mad Cnae Millions rash in mad chase after health, from cue extreme of fadilisin to another, when, if they would only eat good food, aud keep their bowels regular with Dr. Kiug's New Life rills, their troubles wonld all p n away. Prompt relief and (nick cure for liver aud stomach trouble. 2oc at all drug stores, gnnrimt' ed. Good Opinion of Crania Pass N. O. Petersen), a woll known min ing man of tellurite, Colorado ar rived in Cirauts Pass Sunday aud re mained here until Wednesday on a visit with his brother, J E Peterson, the real estate man. Mr. Peterson hod been on au extended visit to rela tives iu Portland aud Forest Grove and was on his way to Los Angeles, where lie will spend Some time with another brother. Mr. Peterson visited Grants Pass 18 years ago and the village of that day and the thriving young city of today was an interesting contrast to Mm, aud lie predicted a greater growth for the next 18 years by reason of the de velopment of the mineral and other resources of this section. Kogers 1847 "Viutage" path-ruin plated warn at Critui"rHrn. We Oiler You the heat selected stock of Sterling Silver AM) Plated Ware for Christmas presents. We have the latest patterns, including Kog ers" 1847, " YINTAGK" and the Oneida Community "Flower I'K Luck," also some new shapes. Come early and make your selections l.fore the assort ment is broken. Cramer Bros. I (ld IVllowa'HIoe U ' u CARVERS KNIVES and FORKS CAR LOADS OF NEW GOODS higher prices, but we prefer more orders. Quality and price brings us the orders, that is why we are always busy. Of the thousand useful and ornamental things iu our various departments, limited space only permits us to mention a few of the many suitable and acceptablei.Christmas Gifts-these offerings may suggest others to you. Our stock is unequaled for variety and excellence. We have the small gift as well as the more elaborate and costIy--5c to $100.00. We have lots of presents laid away already. Is yours ? A Brief Record of Local Events. Christmas Novelties at Clemens. ' Leslie steriized salt is made from a pure artesian water. Once tried always osed. Miss Myra Montgomery underwent a successful operation for appendicitis hist Saturday and is now slowly re covering. Uleudale News. Bird Center the new game at Clemens. The ladies of the P'esbyteriHU .huroh will hold their Bazaar on Tuedsay afternoon and eveuiug of December 15 in the Masonic. Hull NOTE CHANGE Stipn r will he served from 5. A completel line of fancy articles, aprons,' dolls and Porto Kico curios will be found. Leslie steriized velvet grain salt for your kitchen and free rui.ning for your table wards off disease Holiday presents at Letcher's such as Cuff Buttons, g ild at $3.60 toffi.00; Watches for ladies at 4.M) to ISO; Gold Kings from AO cents to (10 each ; All styles watch chains and fobs; A flue line of stearling silverware. Engraving on all goods free. A fine souvenir given free with every pur chase. I have the largest assortment of watches in Soul hem Oregon to se lect from. A souvenir with eery 10 ceut sack carton of Leslie steilized salt. The anunnal election of ofllcers for Josephiue Chapter No. 20, O. E. H. was held Wednesday evening, those chosen being Worthy Matron, Mrs. B. W. Kiggs; Sorthy Patron, Dr. Beard ; Assistant Matrou, Mrs Mary Bohzieu ; Secretary, Mrs. Henrietta Zoller; Treasurer, Mrs. Floreiice Cornell; Conductress, Mrs. Ahhie Sampson; Assistant Conductress, Mrs. T. E. Beard. The appointive ofllcers will be named at the Installation, which will take place on December 30, and which will not be public this year. Leslie steriized salt costs you no more than ordinary salt. He. a. Kith Mine T. T. Hill, a well kuown miner of Placer wa in Grants Pass Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. Hill is an equal owner with H. G. Tohler of Plaoer, and Joseph Moss aud H. C. Bohziet! j of this city, in a group of six claims that rover a westeru extension of the Greenback vein and which gives promise of being as rich as is Hint famous mine. Mr. Hill and Mr. Tohler have put iu the greater tart of the Summer ' and this Fall iu doing development I work on these claims. They now have about S00 f et of tunnel work done aud at the point.-) they have cut : ' the vein it shows from five to six feet of ore that assays good values. No; more woik will 1 done until neit i Hummer, and if the pron rty is not sold there heiug k. likelihood of other parties aking it to install a mill, de velopment will be resumed and the! property fully 0ued up ready for the installation of a mill. A large four pound sack of Lesile ; steriized salt for 10 cents. Cured HU Mother of Rhcumatiini "My mother lias lsen a sufferer for many years from rheumatism." says W. Ii Howard of Husband. Pennsyl vania. "At times she b onahln to ' move at all, while at all times t walkinu was tainfol. I presented her ! with a beetle of Chamberlain's Pam ' Palm and after a few appiicat ons she I decided it was the most wonderful ; tain reliever ale had ever tried, io I ,- .I,, i. n-.-r witlmot it now and I is st oil times able to walk. An oo caHioual application of Pain Balm I keeps away the palu that she was tor j met ly troubled with. " For sale by all I druggists. ("hone Perfumes at Clemens. "Kogers IH47" Knives, Forks and Spoons at Cramer Bros. Buy Leslie Swlired salt, it is pure, no contamination or Typhoid Germs. What Is it that ia taken from yon before yon get it? Branch at Ihe - Photo Studio will explain. Sofa Pillows and Pillow Tops. Trunks, a few to close out. Pictures a 20 per cent reduction. Lamps Silverware at surprisingly reasonable prices. Teaspoons, $1.80 per dozen. Other at tides in like proportion. Meat forks, Berry spoons, Pie knives. Butter spreaders, Butter knives, a full line. Chaffing dishes, Pudding dishes. 1U)RJL I JORDAN To Mr. aud Mrs. Win. Jordan, of Merliu, on Saturday, December 2, IWOfi, a sou. DIED. HANSEN At Kerby, on Thursilav, December 7, lUOfi, Peter Hansen, aged tltt years. GII.MOUE The InfHiit daughter of Mr. and Mis ( hsrlis Glluioie, at Diyden, on Sunday, Decimheril, 11)06. PAXTON At Ihe nsidmce of Mrs. J. N. Cleveland, mar Wimer, on Mouday, Decemlr 4, ltlOfl, Alexan der Paxton, aged 74 years. COKDEH At the family residence at Wolf Creek, Mrs. (.'order, aged 75 years. BAKEH At the reside uce of his sen, J. W. Baker, in Grants Pass, on Tuesday, December 6, lUOft, John Baker, aged 7 years, 1 mouth aud IS days. The funeral services were held Thursday at Chrlstisn church, Hev. Clark Bower conducting the obse quies. The .services at the Granite Hill cemetery, where the Interment took place, were conducted by Um. Logan Post, G. A. H. Mr. Baker was born in Boss roomy, Ohio, October 20, IH.MI. Iu IH-1'.I ,o was married to Miss Martha Cox. In IH7I, with his family, he moved to Missouri, where in 18H1 his wife died. In July 11104, he came, to Grants Pass and has made his home with his sou J. W. Baker who owns the Grants Pass Steam Laundry. His death was due to general debility incident to old age. Hu had but two sous aud a daughter living, J. W. Baker of this oity aud O. C. Baker of lioseburg and Mrs. Anna Woodson of Texas. Mrs. Woodson wss nimble to be with her father hut O. C. Baker came from Koseburg Saturday and was with his father in his last illness. Mr. Baker was au old soldier, serving in the War of the Bebe'llicn in the flHtli Ohio Infantry. At the time of his death he was a member of the G. A. it. Post at Malta Bend, Missouri. He liecame a member of the Christian church iu 18 JK and he was true to his faith during all the after years of his life. His father, John Baker, who was one of the pioneers of Ohio was one of the first ministers of the Christian church. He was also a doctor aud he traveled many a mile through the w ilds of Ohio in pioneer days ministering to both the spiiilual and physical nerds of the settlers He was a man of upright character aud a most worthy citizen aud did his part the best he could to leave the world the better for Ills having lived ill it. WAITEKHIu Portland, on Friday December H, 1 1M ) George Walleis, of Appleuatc, aged iO years. Otto Wallers returned from Portland Tuesday whither he weut last Fll day to aicoiiipiiay his father George Walters, who resides on Humbug creek near Applegate postofilce, to that city for the purpose of having an operatiou Krforined. Mr. Walters resrirts that his father stood the opera tion well aud was rallying well when I tie K it mill. Henry veaiieta receiveu a message this Friilay evening that his father was dead and that the re mains would arrive iu Grants Pass Saturday uight,. The funeral ser vices will probably be held Mouday iu this city. C apt. Buck In e. Rune. way. Capt. J. S. Buck, while driving Iu his boggy, Thorsday, ou West (i street had his vehicle ran lot by a runaway farm team to a heavy wagon. The Captain's buggy was upset and ie wl, thrown heavily to the street. d , d , , , aH1iBUm.c ' , , . and he was carriid into Smith s racket store. Dr. Flanag n was sum moned aud he found the Captain suffering only 'rom a severe shock, tliooah there might be a possibility of au internal injury. After the mud had been washed from his face and his clothes cleaned somewhat by the young lady clerks In Mr. Smith's store, the old gentleman was taken to bis home. Other than soreness from his severe fall Cat p. Buck ia suffer ing no injury from what might have been a n.osl serious accident. O'NEILL Williams Creek Water Rllt Sulla. V. IS. Cakliua of Ashland, cir cuit court reporter, sseut Wednesday aud Thursday in Grauts Pass tak ing the testimony in au Important water right snit lo waters of Will lams creek. The plaintiffs iu the action wero Alix Watts aud Mrs. Miueiva Toppii g and their attorney is 11. D. Norton. The defendants are Mrs. Martha Mecslnger, Herman Messiuger and George Messiuger aud they are represented by Geo. W. Col vig. This case will be aigoed before Judge Hiiiiua at the January term of circuit court. On December 3(1 Mt. Canlklns will begin taking the evidence iu another Williams creek water right suit that will also he beard at the January termof circuit court. Iu this suit Alex Watts la plaintiff with II. D. Nortiiu as his altruc, slid the dc fmoants aie E. M. Spucer, L. W. Smith, John Hall and Jacob Carte r. George W. Colvig is their attorney. Brings Creek. A few da)s ago we missidoneof cur ralvis from tl e laud. Iu hunting for the calf Ihe dog began tracking as if some snluial had bieu there. Iu a few nnuolei the deg ciuimtucidto larsud Ocrrgu Smith aged 17 years accfiniauied ly his 1) j ear-old biolher, Lester, lock Ihe title and weut to the dog. It was daik by this time and when they got there they saw the dim outlines of a large cougar in a tree. They railed lo the other Iroihi r, Floyd, to Iring a light. He did so and Gtorge shot aud kilhd the cougar, which measured nine feet, four inches in length. A Friend. CHRJLSXMAS Only rJ.',v AV'?liM V'wny Many jiorploxi prodloniH ai'mo: What hIiuII I got Father, Mother, Sister, Brother, "Her" ami 'Jliin ?'' A Nice Pair of I.ouhmhh Mippcrs ia always atccptahle to anyone. We have, as usual, the largest stocit of Comfort Slippers to lie found iu the city, for Ladies, Men mid Children A Fair of GLOVES "lake a nice Christmas present. We j ur-1 received a shipment ol new GI.OVKS. Two-clasp Gloves Two-clasp Gloves in all the new I-Nkay Kid (ilovcs - - Three clasp Kiel Gloves, made from the finest selected skins, every :ir guaranteed, per pair FURS We have a complete iiHsortinciit of the Newest styles, Hem ((utility, Lowest Prices for Reliable l urs Do your the Pick Cut Glass, prices reduced; rich, common cut ware. Chinaware our phenominal and 50 cent bargains. sale Tables are covered with th best the market produces. Regular 25c Blue Cups and Saucers reduced to 16c; 20c values reduced to 15c. ' CHURCH NOTICES. St. Luke's Church. Sunday, the sei vices will be as usual: Morning services at 11, fol lowed by Stiudny School aud Bible CIbbs, at 13:15, aud evening service at 7 :!I0. The Boys' Brigade will meet Thurs day eveuiug, at 7:110, aud the t, iris' Biigade on Saturday, at 9:!i0. The Philharmonic Club will give a "Bag Time" enteitaiiiuuiit iu the Guild Hall, Wednesday eveuiug, at 8. Special Services For Sunday. Morning i object "Some Thoughts About Heaven." Evening "The Solid Fotiudaliou. A welcome for von. This will he the theme at the Church of Christ (Christian Church) Sunday at 7 :!i(l p.m. The slereopti cou will be used to illustrate the ad dress. The transformation ct church conditions fioui that of one hundred years ago when almost every or ganization wai a strictly clise com munion, sectarian body, to the great future whrn Ihe prayer of Jesus in John 17:11, 20-23 shall ho outlined iu fraternal, Chrtslianly way. At II a. m. Mr. Bower will sp ak on the "Four Year Ceuteuutal Campaign." This is a movement to make the best jossihle (rctaratirn for the celebra te u of the KKith amiivirsaiy of the Diclnrstini snd Addnss Issuid by Tl n as Ci mpl II and his as,cciutc in IMiti. ll-ut adcriss was a call to the pleadins of all lellgii'US toelii s to ro opcisle iu a n menu lit in their ov. u crgsnizaliotis to return to the oiiglnal simile and iciipliual in dec- trine and life. One nti I e of that col- $1.00 $1.00 $1.50 $1;"0 Wo surest ( FOR MHN liox ll.ill.lkfs Silk Mufilcr Fancy Suspenders' Niie Tie Fancy Socks Suit C.i-e Pair of Slippers -all Shopping early so you will have of the Stock. The Home of Good (Joods at Popular Prices beautiful cuttings at the price of still goes on in the 10, 15, 25 document has become proverbial. 'Where the Bible speaks we will speak, aud where the Bible is sileut we will be silent." The church ex tends a cordial invitation to all to worship with tliem, c-orner Fourth aud II streets. Post Card Albums at Clemens. A flue gift for your little girl, a toy Asbestos Iron at Cramer Bros. Why take dirt wheu you boy salt. Ask and insist on Leslie steriized salt. Leather Goods at Clemens. Older from Mrs. Gillian, cooked food of any kiud. Corporation books, stock certitlcatos and soils at the Courier olllco. Carving SnU iu pairs and three piece sets at Cramer Bros. Tell yunr grocer to whistle op a new tuue if he tries to substitote cheap salt for Leslie et' rlizrd salt. J1CW TODAY SITUATION W ANTED. NUHSE Position as nurse for in valid. Mrs. Margaret L. Perry at J. L. Seovill. P. O. Box 160. 12 H It. Pirating Foley'l Homy and Tsr Foley A Co., Chicago, originated Homy and Tar as a throat and luug remedy, and ou account of the great merit and popularity "f Foley's Honey and Tsr many imitations are odd ed for the genuine. Ask fur Foley's Honey aud 'Jar and r fuse any sobstittitii ottered as noolhei repara tion will give the same satis tact ion. It Is mildly laxative. It contains no opiates and is safest for children aud el i . 1 1 ii 1 1 i'i 1 1. it i ale by H. A. Ktitermuiid. UMHKI-I.LAS lor CHRISTMAS MEN'S UMHRHI.I.AS of fine piece-dyed covers, with fine sleel rods and swell handles. WOMEN'S I'MHRKU.AS ol blai k piece dyed Taffeta, with fancy Pearl auc! Gold plated handles. Christmas Handkerchief's An endless vaiiety of dainty llatulker chiefs every one new and fresh, the followinj,' acceptable) lirihtmas (iifts: I'OK WOM1SM A I)i ess Pattern A Waist Pattern Pair ot Shoes Table Linen Napkins Fancy Collar Shopping Ba