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ROGUE RIVER COURIER. GRANTS PASS. OREGON. JULY 27, 1904. ROGUE RIYERICOURIER RICH STRIKE ON lAMERICAN INSURANCE GRANTS PASS, OREGON". COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER. BOLIN CREEK! COMPANY, OF NEWARK mo cut ire Published Every Friday. Subscription Ratesi One Year, In advance, -Bit Months, Three Monthi, ... Single Copied, - $1.80 .75 .40 .05 Advertising Races Furnished on application at the office, or dj man. Obituaries and resolution! of con dolence will be charged for at 6c per line ; card 01 tnanuauo. A. E. VOOBHIES, Pbopb. Oregon, aa second-class mail matter. FRIDAY. JULY 27. 190(1. SKIPS AND PUMPS OVERCOME FLOOD WATER Good Headway Being Made In Granite Hill Mine of Water Mill Soon to Start. The work of clearing the Granite Hill mine of water li being pushed with vigor by Manager L. B. Wicker ham and It is expeoted that if no more delays occur tbat mining can be resumed and the mill started within 10 days. Soon after the water broke into the mine two skips were installed one having a capaoity of 850 and the other 600 gallons. While one asoended the other descended and operated by a powerful engine both skips were filled and emptied every minute. This work was kept up day and night and by Wednesday night of this week the water bad been so lowered as to just clear the 800 foot level. All was going well and this Thursday a big lifting pump was to be installed on the 800 foot level, whun it wag ex pected that more tapld progress would be made in clearing the mine of water and the 400 foot level would be reached, where is now submerged the big centrifugal pomp that with its 6-inch stream kept the mine dry before the recent flood took place, but dur ing the night oue of the skips caught on one of the guides which bad be come lose, and tore things np so that shutdown had to be made. It is ex pected to have the skips ruuning in two days and with the pump that will be installed that the mine can be cleared of water with no further de lays. There is every proof that the mine was flooded by water from an under ground reservoir for it has the foul smell of stagnant water, whereas bad It been from a flowing source it wonld have been untainted. Just a few days before the flood took place a large body of ore was opened np on the 400-foot level that Is the Holiest that has yet been found in the mine and it is thought by those well posted that Granite Hill now has a most en couraging future aud will for years to come be one of the big gold producers of Southern Oregon. ELECTRIC POWER FOR BLUE LEDGE That Famous Copper Mine Being Equipped With Electric Plant on Applegale River. While no information is given out Jet everything points to tlio certainty for a big smelter at the famous Blue Ledge copper mine. From 1(X to ISO men aro employed In doing develop ment work aud no new mine iu South ern Oregon whs ever so thoroughly opened up as in now the Iilae Ledge. Heretofore the big compressor has been operated by a steam engine, but electric power is to lie installed at ouce. The Illne Ledge Compauy lately bought the large land holdings of the Seattle Mining Compauy lo cated on Applegate river uear the mouth of Elliott creek. This property is an ideal alto for a nuelter and on it is a ditch having a fall of 150 feet. This ditch bas a width oil tbe bot tom of seven feet and eau readily be doabled iu sis, witli ample water from the Applegate river to fill it. With a IfW-foot head and this quan tity of water tins ditch will afford all the power needed at both the smelter and the mines. The Compauy now has a force of men at work re pairiogtneditcii and putting np a bnildingready to" install auelcctrlc plant. It Is the plan to have it In operation iu M (lays and wires strung loathe miuea to supply power for the compressors aud for light purposes. The Blue Ledge mines are located on the foot hills of tbe Sukiyou snouutaius aud six miles from- the smelter site. The route for a raiload to bring down ore wonld be down a divide and the road would be easy of construction. Tbe mines are just over the line In California bat the smelter would lie in Oregon and Jacksoo county would thus get a big addition to its taxable property. Calhoun & Caaad Find KicK Stringer In Their Mine Chunk Similar to Brigga Mine. George S. Calhoun is likely to prove as successful in his mining in vestments as be bas in bis clothing store business for be has received most encouraging reports from his partner Charles Casad, who is develop ing quarts property they bave on Bolin creek near Holland. And as verification of the good showiog that tbe vein was making Mr. Casad sent to Mr. Calhoun a nugget tbat weighed 136. It is a very handsome piece of gold about two inches long, quarter inch thick and an inch wide and was taken with otber smaller pieoes from a rich stringer tbat was encountered in driving a crosscut tunnel to reach the main vein. This tnnnel will out the vein at 116 feet in depth and it is expected tbat large body of rich ore in i , , , , , in ua uiieueu op. vonsiaeraoie surface work has been done on tbe vein and It has been traced for a considerable distance and has every appearance of being the making of a big mine. This mine was discovered three years ago by Mr. Casad and it ap peared so promising that Mr. Calhonn bought a half interest in it. Hereto fore only assessment work has been done but now extenshe developing will be done and the vein fully opened up. This claim is only an extension of th Gold Pick that has proven to be a rich property and it is in the same district as the Briggs mine being but I three miles in an air line from that ! famous gold producer. All the mines of this district have the characteristics g9 1. R.lnna ww. I , .. i.4. I - u,,B6, U. iu u'ai mo tciub contain free gold the pieces ranging from a few cents to 1100 or : . . . , , . " , in io;iito iiini aouie verv ricn roc , will be opened up. Mr. Calhonn states that thore ia n.nnh nvit (n th ..a th.f ! -...- . . .... ouio nwUU uuu. itputu, Briggs mine a force of men are at work aud it is reported that some very rich ore bas been found. A miner developing a vein on the head of Bolin creek is reported to have re cently taken out a chunk efgold that was worth $125. Mr. Calhoun has had some good offers for hia mine but be declines to sell until he knows more folly its value, for it mav prove to be a property that will warrant a price larger than now to be had. Free Methodists Campmeeting. The Free Methodists will bold two camp meetiugs in Josephine county. Oue began at Murphy Thursday of this week and the second one will be at Grants Pass and begin on Tues day. August 1. The meeting at Mur phy will be held in a handsome, shady ; grove on the north bank of the Apple-1 gate river a mile above Murphy post-1 ofllce. The grounds have every con-1 venience for camping aud ample seats bave been provided for the congrega-1 t ion. Services will be held both day aud evening aud will be cooduoted I by Presiding Elder W. E. Goods, of j Modford assisted by Rev. W. W. Gatts of Murphy, and Rev. E. I. Harrlng-1 ton of Grants Pass. Elder Goode ar-' rived in Grants Pa Thursday morn-' ing aud left at once for Murphy. He j had but recently returned to his home ! iu Medfurd from making a circuit of ; bis district, which embrace all Southern Oregon and the south part of tho Willamette Valley, that hag kept him busy since in April vUitiug churches and assisting iu holding' Friday Geography, mental arirb campmeetings. At the cloe of the Im"tic ''hwil law. civil government. Grants Pass camp mooting he will go ! to Klamath Falls to attend to the , ... i ... , m iiuiiir-i it, i in hi voi learning, tfork iu that part of his district, j Thursday Art of questioning, read Cider Goode is an able preacher and 1 physiology. preac au indefatigable worker aud under his directiou the Free Methodists are making substantial gains in all parts of his district. Rv. Gatts Imn been recently located at Mniphy, having been appoiuted to tbe Applegate Val ley charge at the recent Freb Metho dist state ooufereuce. Ho is a young man, unmarried, an euergutio worker and gool speaker and be will be sure to attain to snooes iu his miuisteiial work. will be held iu the handsome grove In the southeast part of the city and preparations ars now under way to make it the most held In this city. successful one ever Fred Knight this week bought the cottage next east of bis place and ad joining the Advent church. J. M. Na;uian a recent arrival from Everett, nU,, last week purchased tbe i4 acre tract with dewUing just ! south or the bridge from Ed Gouln. Mr. Newman, whlla t P. : ' -' v . " " engaged In the implement and vehiole business. i Posteri, placards, dodger, all sixes ! an J kind, printed at the Courier office. ' Strong American Company Now Represented in Grants Pats by John Minor Booth Jolin Minor Booth, our popular fire i insurance agent, bas recently bad , transferred to him, the agency of the i AMERICAN INSURANCE COM- PANY OF NEWARK. N. J., one of the largest of our American Com- Sanies. having assetts on the first of anoary. lOftfi, of tfl,005,000. This company has been paying its San Francisco Lop bps promptly and is a member of the dollar for dollar com bination of companies. Daring tbe last two weeks, it has paid tbe fol lowing losses in full and will con tinue to pay losses as fast as tney are adjusted : John A Roebling & Sons. . .$10,000 00 William Cluff Company 5,000 00 Union Gas Engine Company 11,000 00 Bray Bros. 1,000 00 Emanuel Cburch 2,000 00 The Bulletin 2.500 00 O'Connor, Moffat Co. 2.5(H) 00 M IT Vinn k nnn nn r. w,ww w I'arluon (Inrrior fin R nnn tin w Heldt Uornice Works 1,000 00 Elkos Brenner Co 5,000 00 Mrs S Baud 2i0 00 Cora B Smith 10,000 00 Geo W Caswell 2,000 00 Herbert E Law 8,000 00 Paciflo Coast Syrup Ce. . . . 2,500 00 r-acino Carbon & Battery Co 4,625 00 Bass, Heotter Paint Co 2,500 00 A Zellbeach Sons 5,000 00 Hirsch & Kaiser 1,500 00 After paying all San Francisco losses in rim tne American will still have 5,000,000 assetts. Mr. Booth asks a share of yonr patronage for this strong company, R.ev. McLean returns to Islands. Rev. Robt. McLean left for Port- j land Thursday evening on his return ; to Porto Rico to again tak np his ! work as superintendent of the Presbv t nti li M niiaainti.p. nAvIr An .Iia i . 1 J .... . . ' W1n neaaqnarters at Han Juan. On Wednesday evening there whs a 'ecepiton tendered Kev. and Mrs MRLAftn. nn iha In am T. T "umo, wiuuii was aiienaeu ov a laree oomnanv of friondw Tk. features or the evening were the sing- log or the California Quartette and a "'" . nawienoe, words or cruet I no- hv P IT tforfl, ..M . I" n J . . . ... MWUOT.U sponse DV Mr. McLean. Ion rreoni and cake were served later in the evening. Thie gathering of old friends, a few of whom were oharter members or the Presbyterian chnrch when It was organized with Mr Mo Lean aa pastor, was a source of pleas ure 10 iu. nar. McLean was accom panied to Portland by his daughter. Miss Christie McLean, and Miss Jen nie Dunkle, who will spend the re mainder or their vacation in Portland. Mrs. McLean will remain in Grants rass lor some time. Teexchers' Examination. Notice is hereby given tbat the County Superintendent of Josephine uouncv win noin the regular examina tion or applicants for State and county papers at Grants Pass, follows : FOR STATE PAPERS. Commencing Wednesday, August 8, at D o clock a. m., and continuing nutil Saturday, August 11, at 4 o clock p. m. Weduesdsy Penmanship, history, spelling, physical geography, reading, psychology. Thursday Written arithmetic theo ry or leaching, grammar, bookkeep ing, physics, civil government Friday P h v s i ology, geography, tneutul arithmetic, composition, alge- urn. Saturday Botany, plane geometry, general history, English literature, school law. FOR COUNTY PAPERS. Commencing Wednesday, August 8. at o'clock a. m., and 'continuing uuiurriuay, August iu, at 4 o'clock p. m. FIRST. SECOND AND THIRD GRADE CERTIFICATES. Wednesday Poumanship. hhtory, orthography, theory of teaching. inursiiay w rttten arithmetic. reading grammar, plusiology. wr, "Y ' I 11CA1 hS. "i.- h' 1"5 v t . LINCOLN SAVAGE, Couuty Superintendent of Schools. Resolution of Condolence. To til" Worshipfiil Master, Wardens and Prethreu of Gnnts r'ass Lodge No. 84 A. F. A A. M : Whereas, It has pleased the All Wise Providmcd to summon our Brother Isaac Newell De Laniater, of Brooklyn Lodge No. ltltt of Brooklyn, Michigan, to a better world, and to reward him for hi long life of good nefs, kindness and integrity to his fel low urnu, aud a upright mao and Mason, wearing his muiD " unspotted before the world and enjoying the coufiileuce of all bis brethren, Therefore, be it resolved, Tbat Grants Pass Lodge No 84 A. F. & A. M. do hereby recognise tbe will of the Almighty and bow to it and syuipa' no wuii me wire ana ramiiy 01 our departed brother in this, their great affliction. Resolved, That a copy of thess reso tions be preserved on the Lodire lutions recoras. a copy torwarded to the bereaved family, one to his Lodire. ' lew Brooklyn. Michigan, and oue to the press for publication. F. L CORON J. W. HOWARD A. J. PIKE. Committee. A GENUINE SLAUGHTER SALE ON ALL R. Howard Building CRUSHED TO DEATH UNDER CAR WHEELS Car Inspector ext Ashland .Neg lects to Have Hie Signal Light Out. Car Inspector L. L. Walker was crushed to death between two cars of the train in the Ashlaud yards at 1 o'clock Iuetday morning. He was discharging his customary work of inspecting tho cars, when two cars suddenly came togteher and caught him in their death grip. He lived aboot two hours after the aoci dent occurred and was able to speak to those who sought to relieve him and urged upon all the workmen the need of using the greatest care to prevent accidents. Mr walker was Known as a very careful man, earnest and conscien tious in his work and a highly re spected citizen Ho leaevg a wife and three small children, who were visit ing in Grants Pass at the time of the accident. CLASSIFIED ADS. FOR SALE. FOR SALE Firstclass Water fao, cost $12. 'Sell for o. Courier office. FOR SALE Fresh milk cow inquire of Mrs. i-lla iiuell, 5th St., near river. 7-20 2t FRUIT JARS 2-quarts 5o perdoz; 1 -quart ouo per dozen at Moore's Second hand store. 7-27 tf TOR SALE Heavy pair of work horses and heavy harness and a a; 4 stude baker wagon, nearly new. A idress P. O. box 105, Grants Pass. 6-25 tf. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE Good Store building and a good clean stock of general merchandise. Rnilding contains nine residence rooms and a half acre of land goes with the Toperty. Would ex change for Gr.iuts Pass residence property. For further information address J. P. McCouuell, Merlin, )re' 7- tf. FOR RENT, FOR RENT or sale two good houses in choice locations. Address J. D. Drake, Seventh aud A streets. 3-80tf FOR KENT Suite of Rooms suitable for married couple, also single room with board. Home cooking and nice well water. Inquire Mrs. Ida Hurt, 71U D St. 7-20 tf WANTED. WANTED Grain Slacks, Tools and other second-haud goods. Harrison Rros., Second baud-Btore, corner Sixth and J streets. 2 tf WANTED A HKM) imprcved farm of about SO acres. Prefer to deal direct with owner rather thau through an agent. Address J. E. Day, General Delivery, Grants Pass. 7- 4t SITUATION WA N TED FIRST-CLASS nurse can be found on 7-27 4t Chancellor St. PERSONAL. DEARIE Buy a copy of Clare Kum mer a latest promiotion' Dearie," the song that is uow teiug sung all over the East one of the most popular songs or ine season, rrlce ado at the Music Hcuse. Many of the other late popular pieces iu stock HELP WANTED. SA MILL aud lumber yard laborers, $3.85 per day. Woodsmen 2.23 to IS. Steady work. Apply to Booth-Kelly Lnmbnr Co.. EnirenA. On LOST. LOST A black silk work-bag. con taining glasses, thimble, scissor, and fancy work, by the river near bath houses. Return to Rev. F. C. Williams and receive reward. FOUND. FOUND Purse containing money Loser describe property. Inquire Courier office. 7-27 tf FOUND Boys and girl coats on streets of Grants Pass. Call at Courier oftloe, describe property, pay for ad and get them. 6-15 U MISCELLANEOUS. FRANK BURNETT Upholstering, mission furniture made to order. ...Summer 10 to 15 DISCOUNT On all Low Cut Shoes in White, Black and Tan for Men, Women, Boys and Girls. Fall goods are ar riving and we must make room for tbem. No matter what you need, it will pay you to get next to the snaps we are offering. Sale opens WEDNESDAY Morning; August 1st, and closes Wednesday nighty August 15th. L. BARTLETT F. W. Cooley has leased the Wolf Creek hotel and he and Mrs. Ocoley left tbe first of the week to take charge of tbat bostlery. Rev. F. C. William" and family left Friday night for Portland, where Mr. Williams Is stationed as assistant to the rector of Trinity Episcopal church. $100 Reward, $100. Tbe readers of this paper will be pleased to know that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been been able to cure In all its stages aud that is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Curs is the only positive cure now known to the meriic-tl fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatmeut. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitu tion and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors hive so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Hollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send fcr list of testimonials Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by all Druggists, 7oo. Take Hall's Family Pills for consti pation. Grants Pass C. L. GILLETT, Propr. All Kinds of Flour, Feed, Mill JFeed, Hay, Grain, Poultry Foods, Etc. SACKS ANDHIDES BOUGHT Ccr. 6th and J. Sts. CLEMENS SELLS BOOKS and DRUGS ORANGE FRONT G RANTS flRI SCHOOL OF Conducted by Prof. Geo. O'Brien Thorough course of instruction in all branches of Fine and Industrial Art ttSnlS: eT8 krKe, ES8t"n AcademDSD: Class Tuition 25c and Upwards. For further particulars apply at Room B.lMasonio Temple, from to 1!3 aTLT. CLOSING-OUT We offer our entire line of Dry Goods, con sisting of Muslins. Prints, Challies, Lawns, Dimities, Table Linen, White Goods. Ladies' Waists, Skirts. Ladies' and Children's Furnishing Goods. a Millinery, Notions, Etc., At Cost. Prices in some lines below cost to close them out No article is reserved-this is a genuine sale to close out business. Your purchasing at our store means a great saving to you. We invite you to visit us and be convinced our prices were never made in Grants Pass before. Mrs. E. REHKOPF & CO. Goods... SUMMER GOODS. Sixth Street COUNTY TREASURER CALLS FOR WARRANTS funds on Hand to Pay Warrants Protested to April I. 190 3. There are funds in the treasury to pay all warrants protested to April 1st, 1903. Interest will cease from this date. July 13th, 1806. J. T. TAYLOR. Treasurer of Josephine County, Ore. House Moving If you have a building that you want moved, raised or leveled up, call on or address ' A. E. Holloway. Residence 2 miles west of ' city, north side of river. Feed Store Grants Pass, Ore. PASS ORE. GRANTS 7155 SALE
