ROGUE RIVER COURIER, GRANTS PASS, OREGON. MAY 11, 190b. i i i i i i: ROGUE RIVER COURIER GRANTS PASS, OBEGON. COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER. Published Every Friday. Subscription One Year, in advance, Bix Months, Three Months, Single Copies, Rates II. 50 .75 .40 .06 A. E. VOOBHIES, PBOPB. t pi Oregon, a second-class mail matter. FRIDAY. MAY 11, 1906. The Courier office installed this week a Mentgeg folder,, a machine which is a very important addition to the mechanical equipment of the office and whioh eliminates all the laborious work of folding papers by band and consequently disposes of much of the rush and worry of "press day." The new machine very ma terially increases the lead already possessed by the Courier over its com petitors in the matter of equipment. The campaigns are opening after an ominous calm had prevailed in politi cal circles for some time. The successful candidates in the primaries were taking a breathing time after the efforts of the first campaign and are conserving their energies In antici pation of the effort which will precede the June election. As to whether or not the primary law is a success there are diverse opinions, and it is probable that the onsacoess f n 1 candidates have a deep seated im pression that it is not. This idea, moreover, is not confined to the un successful candidates but finds lodg ment in the minds of many thinking men throughout the state. It will re quire yet more familiarity with it and its workings before the voters can render a definite verdict, (Jenerally its operation seems to fairly satis factory. One of the weakest points of the method is this, that when there are more than two aspirants for the nomination for an office it can easily happen that the plurality favorite is not tUi choice of the ma jority of the party and when there are a nnmher of candidates it is possi ble that the man getting the most votes may he really obnoxious to a majority of his party. Among the candidates for state offices, outside of the govemoiship, the bent adveitiser is the man who stands the best chance of winning; the man who spends his money profusely or wisely in postage stamps or display cards, for in most cases the candidates are men of whom the rauk and tile of the voters have never even heard and are therefore In competent to make an intelligent choice. It is set u also that there is a grand Held for a new line of manipu lation in the introduction of dummy cnudidales and splitting up the vote in precincts. This dees not seem to hive Ihmju done in the primary elec tion just past but this sort of manipu lation will doubtless bi resorted to when the conditions are right. There are points in which the new law is greatl suH'rior to the old method and it will require more familiarity with it to determine just how its good and bad points balance. I r no volt : Thomas I.ewinan of 1'rovolt was at Orauts I'll- this week on business. We are sorry to hear of Mrs. S. Cook Mug very ill ami wish her a speedy recovery. W. Karris of Applegate was a visitor st our burg this week and also visited his many relative before returning. The recent accident which occurred last Wednesday to Mrs Kexford of Applegate was quite startling, but did uot prove fatal as everything proved to be In her favoi. The Provolt merchant, I,. V. Smith, as 'at Grants Pass Friday and took in the circus, returning Sun day witli a load of groceries for his store and blacksmith also. Mrs. ILIcxin Ijtyton of this place, ho left for SHkane, Wash., returned Friday after a very short visit with relatives, Mr aud" Mrs. Mvroii Wil bur, formerly of Jacisou and Josop blue counties. We are having some fine weather at Provolt at preseut and the pros pects are good for a big crop this season in all vegetable Flues. Hops are niueM ahad of last season iu growth and look much healthier aud we e i peel a large output tins season over that of last Fall. The local teachers, institute, which was held at the school house at 1'ro volt, May 6, was 'one of the eveuta of the season aud the first ever held in this district aud one that everyone should be proud of. At 10 a. m. the institute was called to order by Hupt. L. 8avage of Josephine county and the following program was reudered : "The Teachers' Fart," was present ed by Chester Hut nam of the Provolt school, aud many points were given oil the teaching of children which could be and should be taught at home as well as iu the school rooms for the advancement of tlupupil. " "The Eighth Grade Urauuuar Work" was Miss Aguew's topic winch was clearly brought ont so all could understand the ueed of a grammar education. As a inirrespomleut 1 can see the need of that study by eiKr leuoe, aud the work of grammar was one or tne most oenenclal lectures presented before the salience. "The Teaching of Arithmetic, Men tal, " by 'Victor Dickey, of Missouri t lat gave many useful thoughts iu regard to learning mental arithmetic. At 11 :80 the school was dismissed and a fine dinner was prepared for the superintendent and teachers under the oaks around the school house, which was heartily enjoyed by all present. Afer dinner the young ladies enjoyed themselves gathering wild flowers till 1 :80 when Superintendent Savage called the institute to order. Afetr a few minutes talk the audience was addressed by J. A. Bish, of Grants Pass, on "Teaching History," which can be pat to practice by old as well as the .school pupils. Mr. Bish had bis subject outlined on the blackboard as to the way children should be taught to nnderstand history, which I think is one of the best methods put be'ore the pupils ;it is tbesame ai'map drawing and other outlining subjects. City Superintendent R. R. Turner gave ns a lecture on "Temperance and the Injuries of Strong Drink, "which should be pnt in practice by all We thank Mr. Turner for his good advice and hope what he said may become useful to many in our Valley. The dosing speech was rendered by Miss A. Htites, of Williams, on "Li brary Needs in the Hohool Rooms. " We all agree with Miss Stites; if ohildren have tho proper books needed they will learn much more in regard to reading. Resolution of Condolence. In memory of Brother James P. Tuffs, of Grants Pass Lodge Number 84. A. F. and A. M. : Whereas, It has pleased an alwise Providence to summon our beloved Brother, James P. luffs, to a better world aud to reward him for his long life of goodness, kindness and in tegrity to bis fellow men ; aud Whereas, For the major portion of his life our departed Brother has been an upright Mason wearing his lamb skin unspotted from the world, aud enjoying the confidence of all alike, rich and poor, high and low, and Whereas, It is largely owing to his efforts thtt Grants Bass Lodge No. t4, ' A. F. aud A. M., came iuto existence! aud has grown into its preseut degree ; of importance amoug the Lodges of l Oregon, and Whereas, All Masons and men can point to our deceased Brother's life as to an ojieu book and find nothing written therein but good-will, uncom promising integrity and justice. Resolved, That Grants Pass Lodge No. 84, A. F. and A. M., do hereby recognize the will of the Almighty and bow to it i The lodge stricken with sorrow st , church, of which she had been a mem the closing of this noble life, deeply ber since its first organization in this sympathize with the wife and family city. Tne interment took plaoe at of our departed Brother in this, their great aflllction. Resolved, That a copy of theso reso lutions be preserved on the lodge re cords, a copy forwarded to the family and auother copy lor the press for publication. F. W. VAN DYKE. T. P. JUDSON. D. S. HOLTON. Committee. CLOSING Having decided to Close Out wo have placed on sale our Entire Stock of Ilijih (iradc .Merchandise, consisting ot Dry Goods, Shoes, Furnishing Goods, Ladies' Waists and Skirts, Boys' and Youths' Clothing, Men's Hats, Umbrellas, Trunks, Suit Cases, Etc. At Genuine Money Saving Prices, and will continue until the Stock is Exhausted. NOTHING RESERVED We will Guarantee to sell you Good. Dependable Merchandise at to '25 Less than you ever paid for the same quality of Merchandise Before. You will find no bankrupt, shelf-worn, out-of-date goods in our stock every thing iw now, clean and up-to-date. L L M BORN. HARMON In Grants Pass. Ore., FrirJav, May 4, 1906, to Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Harmon, a daughter. MARRIED. HORNiNU COOK At the M. E. parsonage in this city Wednesday May 9, IttOtt, by He v. C. O. Beck roan, Heiman Homing and Miss Etta Cook. Mi. Horning is the proprietor of the popular confectionery stole and ice cream parlors in the opera house building and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. 8. Cook of this city. Both have been residents of Grants Bass for years and few of the young people of our city are better known and esteemed or have a larger circle of friends to wish them the fullest measure of happiness HERRIOTT DARNIELLE At the Baptist parsonge 'at Grants Pass, Thursday. May 10. 1906. Geo. W. Herriott and Miss Laura Darneille. Mr. and Mrs. Herriott will make their nome on Applega'e, where Mr. Herriott has a position with the Ma drone Mining Co. SAWYER WHITE At the home of the bride s parents, near Holland , Oregon. Wednesday, May 2, 1U06, Clarence Sawyer and Miss Mae White. DIED. PIGNEY At her home in this city, Friday, May 4. 1096, Mrs. Agnes Bsrrie Pigney, aged 60 years. Mrs. Pigney was born in Richmond, Province of Quebec, Canada, March 21, 184". She was married Feb. 29, 1881, to John K. Figuey at Oakland, Cal. She came to Oregon in April, iHH',i, and in February, 18M, came to Grants Pass and has lived here since continuously. During all her long residence here she has been one of the most respected and influential women of the town. She had an exception ally strong and energetic nature aud was always one of the foreuicst in RDfTerinir And work to alleviate poveity among the unfortunate. Her good deeds in this rest ect cause her to tie renumbered with particular affection by a great many of the peo ple of our city. For some time prior to ber death she had been in poor health. The immediate cause of her death was an attack of pleurisy, which in her weakened condition was quickly fatal. The funeral ser vices were held on Sunday at her home with sermon by Rev. Evan P. Hughes of Bethany Presbyteriun the Odd- rellowB cemetery. She leave her husband and a brother, W. 8. Barrie, also of this oity. Her three neices, .Mrs. R. A. Hanna and Mrs. Geo. B. Knudson of Portland and Mrs. Lee Smith of Dallas, who bad formerly made their home with her aud to whom she had been a a mother, were all present at the funeral. XON TUH HOME OF GOOD MERCHANDISE Dancing L ssona. ' Prof. C. Raymond will start a class next week and those desiring to learn, can once more have the good chance. Terms, $5 for single pupils; $8 per couple. All guaranteed O. K. Inquire at Clemen's hall or Hotel Josephine. PROF. C. RAYMOND. Socialist Speeches. J. D. Stevens candidate for United States senate on the socialist ticket, will speak at the following places in Josephine county: Granite HilL Sunday, May 13; Merlin. Mon day. May 14; Hugo, Tuesday, Mav 15; Provolt, Wednesday, May 16; orants Pass, Thursday, May 17. Joseph Wanbope, a National speaker, will speak in the court house at Grants Pass, Tuesday, May 16, 8 p. ro. O. W. Barzee, candidate for gover-, nor, will speak in the court bouse, Sunday, May 20. All tbe above meetings will be held in the evening. St. Luke's Church. Tbe musical service it postponed ' until week from Sunday evening. Tbere will be tbe regular services Sunday, tbe evening service com mencing at 8 o'clock. The subject for the evening service is "Physical Culture and its Value in the Moral and Spiritual Life." So many in quiries have been made concerning f ie gymnasium classes for girls and yonng ladies that I wish to give the Information desired here. A class for I young ladies over 14 years of agej' meets at Castle Hall twice a week for 1 Ponrliriirtpc. dumb bell, stall aud apparatus drill. ! t.dllUIUdlC5 The meeting next week will be on j Tuesday afternoons. An admission ' fee of 25 cents and monthly does of 25 I cents are charged to meet the expeo-' ses. Any young lady of good moral character may join the class. The class for girls under 14 meets on Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock, j The dnes are only 10 cents a month for i this class. FREDERICK C. WILLIAMS. Dimmick-Smith. Miss Gertrude Dimmick, a popular young lady of Grants Pass, Oregon, . and J. Hami'ton Smith, oue of ; Napa's well known young business men, wers united in marriage Sundav ' evening, April 29th, 1U0B, at 8:30 o'clock at the home of the groom's parents on Fourth street. The cere mony was performed by Rev. Richard j W'ylie, of the Presbyterian Church, 1 iu the presence of relatives aud a few intimate friends. An enjoyable wedding breakfast was served to the guests after the ceremony. The bride until recently has been a resident of Grants Pass, where Mr. Smith was formerly in business. She has visited in Napa several times and has made quite a number of friends ' here. The groom is an energetic busi ness man of Napa and is now con ducting the Racket on :Main street, in partnership with his brother, M. Smith. The happy couple have many friends in this city, who wish them the best of happiness aud prosperity during their journey through life. Napa Journal. 10 0T $3.50 and $4.00 R. L. Bartlett Howard Building Announcements. CHARLES V. GALLOWAY Yamhill County DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS STEPHEN JEWELL of Grants Pass Candidate for Democratic Nominee County Judge. Favors Progressive Ideas in Road, School, I'robiite, Taxation Liquor Laws. , Sanilac' and ACCOUNT. Notice id hereby given that the nn dersigued, Jese Ilocket, has tiled his hual accociit in the County Cjurt of rhu KtlM nf fli-fiFim for tli ('nnnfv of f:V-."V,:! V - Josephine, as administrator of thejFAKM estate of Job Anderson, deceased, and that the court lias Bxrd Sitarday the Uth day of June. UKlii, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M. of said day at the Couuty Court room iu Grants Pass, Oregon, ns the time and place for hearing objections to said final ac count. All persons having an interest in said estate are hereby notified to tile their objections, if any they have, to bald final uccouut ou or before said date or they will be barred in virtue of the law. .V; JKsE HOCKET, Administrator. STRAYED. THERE is a stray horse at the ranch of the undersigned on Sucker creek near Holland, described as follows: sorrel, flaxen mane and tail, white in forehead, hranrl O 011 left shoul der, lame in left front foot, owner cau get him by pying charges of this ad. J. B. Griftiu, Holland, Ore. 6-11 5t NEW GROCERY Front St. Near Palace Hotel Every thing New ami Fresh 1 l'nitH unci "rog,etiille!, tin.vlei'iie, Xmiey Cream, ery X3uttei. Your Patronage Solicited, J. Pardee Telephone 863 CLEMENS SELLS BOOKS AND DR I iriQ ORANGE FRONT GRANTS SNAPPY SPRING STYLES IN ALL AMERICA SHOES FOR MEN We have received a large shipment of ALL AMERICA Shoes and Ox fords for Spring and Summer wear. They can be had in all the latest toes, and In vici, patent colt and tan. They await your inspection at Sixth Street CLASSIFIED ADS. FOR SALE. MARE Weight 1200 pounds, sound and true, in shape for hard work right now ; price S6 ; W. J, Sturgee, north 10th street. 5-11 2t FRESH COW, a first-class milker. Inquire of O. J. Knips, three miles west or Call Box 107. 6-4 2d ONE three-niiuute driving horse also raciug cart. H. N. Mitchell, North bth street, Box 434. 4 27 tf SPAN HOSIiES, harness aud wagou; horses weigh 1300, gentle, work single. Cheap for cash. Address C. E. Pcitiboue, Knbli. Ore. 4-20 4t FOR SALE One good mare, cheap, :5 ; oue good milk cow, t'tO ; a et of double driving harness iu good order, 'J. Apply box 128, Grant Pass. 5-11 tf EGGS ! EGGS ! !-Rhode Islaud Reds will lay them iu Winter when they are high aud scarce. Get eggs for hatching al M. E. Moore's Second Hand Store. 2-23 tf COWS FOR SALE-14 head of choice milk cows from Smith river dairies, aud are in Grants Pass. Call on or address Joseph Rus sell. 8-80 tf FOR SALE 88 acres of river bottom land 41., miles west of Grants Pass, good building, 10 acres orchard, 9 . acres hops : price $4000. Inquire of A . N. Hulbert, Sams Valley, Ore gon 4-20 tf FOR SALE A first-class baud power coffee mill, suitable for mining or other large camp, small storo or hotel, address Smthye's Rogue liiver Coffee Market, trail t Pass. 3.30 tf FOR SALE 100 acres. 100 ideal fruit, berry aud vegetable laud, ot) (in cultivation, good buildings, weil flue pure soft water at door, daily mail, fine location near town, must be sold in ten days, half cash, balance terms. Address H. B. , Hox 17, Woodville, Oregon. 5 4-3t FOR RENT. PLEASURE boats bridge, both Sil Cha8. Costain. to rent at the and Row boats 6-11 4t roK RENT or sale two good houses in choice locations. Address J. D. Drake, Seventh and A streets. 3-30tf TWO choice rooms iu good brick buildiug furnished in the best man ner for rent reasonable. Enquire at Moore's second hand store. 8-30 tf FOR RENTTTuite ofhefflc rooni81JAdrtress the Courier. tf HOUSE FOR RENT T rooms, com fortalde dwelling, good well and city water, tine shade trees and in central location. Reut 12 per mouth to right parties. Address Lock Box :S, Grants Pass. 5-11 tf PERSONAL. NEW and Secoud hand furniture at Moore's Second baud store, Front street. 3.9 tf WANTED Laundry, men's and family and hoone work by the dsy. Mrs. iia nau 4 West K strv-t la.t: house. 6- 4 4t WANTED. WANTED Barred Minorca chickens. P. O. Box 165. Rocks Cheap or Blt.Cfi foi cash-N ' ' 611 itm IT m ' A.-ttij orain Sacks. Tool, and other second-hand guoda. Harrison tiros., Second band-store, corner onth and J streets. 8-y tf MISCELLANEOUS. FURNITURE, mattiiogs at store. carpets, linoleums, Moore Second hand 8-9 tf FRANK BURNETT-Upholstering, mission furniture made to order. LOST. LOST Vest, containing chain. Return to E. R Rf. 11 Pus. ' 6 4 4-t PASS, ORE. ' Ik L i (