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ROGUE RIVER COURIER. GRANTS PASS, OREGON. AUGUST 31. 190. ROGUE RIVER COURIER GRANTS PASS, OREGON. COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER. Published Every Friday. Subscription Ratesi One Year, in advance, Bii MuntliH. Three Months, Dingle Copies, 11.60 .76 .40 .05 Advertising Rates Furnlhed on application at the office, or by mail. Obituaries and resolutions of con dolence will be charged for at 6c per line; card of thanks 80c. A. E. VOOHHIES, PROPB. Entered at the post office at Grant Pass, Oregon, as second-class mail matter. FRIDAY, AUGUST 81, 190. THE KNOX FAMILY HOLDS A REUNION Fifty Members) of the Fcvmily Comprising Four Genera tions Assemble. Id 185.1, Thomas Kooz and big wife Sarah Oglesby Kuox crossed the plains with ox team to Oregon from Hancock county, Illinois. They settled in Lane county where they lived nntil 1800. when they moved to Josephine county and setUled on the Applegate in Murphy precinct. Thos. Knox, the head of the family died December 20th, 18H7. Grandma Knox, tba wife of Thomas Knox at the age of 7(1, still lives on the old home place on the Applegate. On Sunday, A agin Siith, all of the children of Borah Ogolshy Knox, 10 in number, with many of her grand children and great grandchildren hud a reunion at the old home place, the first time all the family had been together in 83 years. The children present were Frank and George Kuox and Mrs. James Stewart of Wheeler oonnty, Mrs. James Armpriest, and Mrs. Amanda Hurriott of Jackson county, William, Oscar, John and Fred Knox and Mrs. Dora Hackney of Josephine county. Of the 10 child ren, the oldest is &6 years and the youngest 83 'years. Sarah Oglesby Knox has in Oregon 49 graudchildren and 21) great grandchildren. About SO of her grandchildren and great grandchildren weie present at the reunion. . With the family and pioneer neighbors there were 84 per sons present. With a table under the oaks In the yard loaded down with the best of everything to eat, all ar tlHtloally arranged by Mrs. Knox's daughters, instrumental and vocal music, with ice cream, watermelons, peaches and grapes served between numbers mhde the reunion of this honorable pioneer family an enjoyable vent to all present. Advertised Letters. Following Is a lUt of letters remain ing unoalled for in ."tha postofflce of urants rss tor the week ending August 25th. 11)00. Parties calling tor the same will please give date ad rortised : Aldermau, Wm, Anderson, Mrs. Win. Howling, O O. Eryaut, W L. Chad wick, Chas. Chllders, Mrs. Euimitt. Clements. Dnuieulco Falaraua Chaiuberlaiu, J. Curl, N I. Day, J E. Decker, F M. Diuginati, Geo. Edmunds, Mr. and Mrs. Gee, Emeiou. Green, Robert B. Gaul, Jas W. Ilalfhill, II J. Huff. J D. llnfT, Mrs Mae. LeHoy, Johu Minard, Mrs F H. Morrison, W P. Newport. Roy. ObencliHiie, Mrs. Prustiler, Mrs Fred. Spencer, O. Smith, D L. Smith, Tom. Tevis, Ervin. Williams, Mrs J J. Williams, Mrs. Mary. Zlpaou, Gas. C. E. HARMON, P. M. Grains and Grasses Wanted. There is not an exhibit of the agri cultural products of Josephine county lobe seen in Grants Pass and strangers In the city noting this fact and that the hills about the city are yet Id their primeval wildimss, draw the In isreuoe that there is llt'tTs farming carried on here. To prove tba t'the soli of this county does produce grass, grain, fruit and vegetables not to be xoelled bv any other county in Ore gon the Courier will undertake to collect an exhibit of these products. Grains and grasses should be tied In bnncbes and dried in the shade and bandied carefully. Samples of this year's growth of frail tree limbs and ef grape vines would add to the In terest of the collection. SPEAKER I t Speaker store Is doing a big busi ness. D. F. Mathews made Speaker a call last Monday. Mr. John Peirsol made Wolf Creek store a call Monday. John Sanders was over to Placer on business last Saturday. H. D. Slater found some rich float quartz on his placer ground. A. W. Zollner is through cleaning up for the Summer with good results. Misses Katie McKon and. Bretha Speaker made Wolf Creek a call last Sunday. L. Speaker and F. G Heoneman were out hunting last week and killed two nice deer. Frank Keller is running bis little mill every other day. The quartz mills 50 a ton. F. E. Henneman found a back ohannel on bis placer gronnd. tie has a very good prospect. Mrs. Josephine Speaker, post mis tress at Speaker, Ore., was out fishing last Sunday and caught eight moun tain trout. A. D. Lehman, ' and C Gilbert are running a tunnel on Scribner & Hen derson mine for 0 a foot. They are doing well. The Dinner Horn. The Woman's World some time ago offered a cash prize lor tne best poem entitled "The Dinner Horn" and in response to that offer, Mrs. R. H. H. Harrison of Grants Puss wrote the following, which re ceived the first award over hundreds of competitors, whioh speaks well for the ability of Mrs. Harrison as a writer. Mr. Harrison says that his wife had a certain advantage over the others, inasmuch as a dinner horn was ussd at the old home farm daring her child hood. Certain it is that the verses have the true ring and bring to one s mind memories of the dinner hour at the farm: Drowsily sleeps the Summer snn, Over the prairtb far and wide, The frisking lambs forget their play, The cattle rest in the calm noontide; We list the bee drone lazily, The while the sun shines hazily, Wben on the ear. Falls shrill and clear' The sounding dinner horn. In sheltered home, since early morn, The farmer's wife her task has plied, Filling her duties one by one, Her prattling youngsters at ber side; Now on hearth the kettle steaming, While the sav'ry odors streaming Bring food and rest To toilers blest, When sonnds the dinner horn. Out on the meadows far and near The busy workers toss the hay ; And arms are weary, and brows are moist With toiling on sinoe break of day; But now the steps turn cheerily That erstwhile dragged so wearily, For nnon is here, The hour of cheer. They hear the dinner horn. Oh ! sweet the rest to toilers glv'u, The need of well deserved repose And peace, and home, the social board, Aud all the joy around which grows; The vain world throbbing restlessly, Aud moving on so breahtlessly, Knows naught so sweet, The ear to greet As sounding dinner bom. Mrs. L. E. Harrison. National Convention Knights of Pythias. New Orleans, Louisiana, October irth, to ar.ih, mm. For Jthe above occasion round trio tickets will be on sale from Grants Pass under the following conditions : (a) Both ways via Southern Pa cific aud El Paso. 175. 85. (b) Both ways via Portland, Den ver and Texlloe, fSU.18. to) Both wa.VB via Portland, Kan sas City and St. Louis, or St. Paul and St. Louis, t'.M.HO. (d) Both ways via Portland and Chicago, f 101. 10 Ooiug trausil limit 10 days from date of sale, final return limit No. vetuher 15th. Stopovers will be granted in either direction within limit of ticket at points west of St. Louis, and Chicago. Rates for tickets going via routes B. G or D. returning via California or vice versa, will be $13.50 higher than the Portland, rate via mnte psed. Wm. McMURRAY. Q. P. A. la Self DsftiM Major Hamm, editor and manager of the Constitutionalist. Ky., when he was fiercely attacked four years ago, by Piles, bought a box of Bncklen's Arnica Sale, of which be says: "It cured me in 10 days and no trouble since." Oalakmt healer of Burns, seres, cots and wounds. 3 So at all druggist. V f HP r All matter for this column Is supplied by the Josephine County Woman's ( hn tian Temperance Union, Y. and L. T. L. branches. . Dear Comrades and friends : Please note the .change in the head ing of our W. C. T. U. column. Mer lin and Wilderville are requested to report news of their meetings and other news they wish printed. Grants Pass Y is requested to furnish news fiom time to time aside from reports of meetings. Some little time has elapsed with out a report of oar Grants Pass onion work. During these months the quiet and successful work has advanced. Business meeting for June 23 was postponed, because of W. R. C. con vention in session, nntil Jane 29, when a pleasant meeting was held at tbe borne of Mrs. Longhridge. All were pleased to welcome our faithfnl secretary, Mrs. Howard, who had been asbent for tome time, also Mrs. Chapman. Satisfactory quarterly re ports were given by officers and super intendents present. Resolution read nd adopted making Mrs. M. M. Allen Coleman, deceased, memorial mem bers of Oregon State W. 0. T. U. from Grants Pass W. C. I. U. of which she is also a memorial member. Mrs. Calvert paid required fees of fl to tbe nnion and $10 to the state. Membership contest waj entered. Leaders Mrs. Gould and Mrs Cal vert. Our medal contest superintend ent, Mrs. John Summers and assist ants, Mrs. Grout and Mrs. Clements were complimented by our state treasurer for success in their work. July B, a patriotic program found in June 14 Signal was rendered in part on the lawn at the home of Mrs Cal vert. Mrs. Calhoun, Mrs. Doxey, Mrs. Direking and Mrs. Hyde assisted and the musio was furnished by the little girls, Alta Smith, Zatha and Nettie Fitzgerald, Evelyn Pike aud Anna Calvert. Under Flower mission work a box of literature. 8500 pages, was reported as ready to send to Mrs. A. C. Bainbridge. Same . was ordered sent to San Francisco. Refreshments were served. July 13, business meeting held on the lawn at Mrs. Calvert's was well attended. Quarterly payment of dues was liberally discussed and to be again considered July 20, when an institute was to be held. This meeting was at tended by twelve ladies. County president, Mrs. Hildreth was present to assist. Mrs. Caldwell having been a member longer than any other one present, gave helpful suggestions and since the meeting she has received from our state presideut, Mrs Additon, the division of our W. O. T. U. year and til may here read October, November, December, first quarter. January, February, March, seoond quarter. April, May, June, Ihird quarter. July, August, Septem- ber. fourth quarter. This settles all doubts as existed resarriinff tinin fnr quarterly reports. Jnly 27, an interesting program was given in the Newman M. E. church under Mrs. lavage as leader. Instru mental duet, Fay Savage and Edith Day. Select reading, Elmer Howard. Recitat'on, Helen Hall. Solo, Anna Calvert. Interesting articles on Medi cal Temperance read by Mrs. Ament and Mrs. Heukle. Recitation, Iva Day. Recitation, Mildred Churchill. Vocal duet. Ell Savage and Wilna Oilkey. Attendanare 2,1. August 8, the business meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Weld man. August 10, the program meeting was hsld at the home of Mrs. Weidmau. Mrs. Cowdrny, ss in former Mothers' meetings had prepared a good pro gram. Mrs. Berry, Miss Iuez How ars, Dana Flamm, Alta Smith, Thelma Ems, Anna Calvert, Mrs. Cheshire and Mrs Calvert assisted. Mrs. Massie from Merlin union was present and made a few remarks. Mrs. Savage briefly reported her aod Mrs. Calvert's trip to Merlin uuiou, August 8. "Tbe day was a pleasant oue, the attendance at union meeting was good. Mrs LauUruiau presiding. All in harmony prosper. After the union meeting adjourned, delicions cream and cake were-served. Upon arrival of the night train we came home, feeling glad that we went. We were royally entertained at the Massie House." Under new business, letters of com munication from state officers were read. At coo tension of session, ice cream aod wafers were served and social hour enjoyed. Members and guests present, 40. Basiness meeting, August 17, was held at tbe home of Mrs. Wsidman. Letters of communication freaa state officers were read. Date for state con vention, October 1. 3, 3 and 4 at New- berg, Oregon. Date for Oonnty coo ventioa. September 7 and 8. . Grants Pass Local W. a T. U. and Y extend invitation for coonty 'con vention. Mrs. Chiles was elected press superintendent for tne remainder W. C. T. U. COLUMN. for the W. C. SIT. O. column will be sent ber-snd she j will report eacb week to the paper. I Election of officers will be held Sep Itember 21, 1906. Election of dele-; j gates :o connty convention will be held Augu-t 81, also delegates to state convention will then be elected. State Life Mtmbeiship given Grants Pass W. C. T. U. for increase in membership during 1904 and 1905 will be voted someone of the union, ; August 81. . August 24 the regular meet ing of W. O. T. U. was held at the borne of Mrs. Chiles. All officers were present and business liberally discussed. State press suggestions ' were adopted. All present were glad to welcome our faithful Evaogelistio j superintendent, Mrs. Bower, who has been absent since June. Tbe nnion ! is in sympathy with her in her loss I of voice and pray God may restore ber to fields of usefulness in which she is so greatly missed. N ' At conclusion of meeting Mrs, Chiles In her usual way which is always so acceptable to the nnion ser ved refreshments. Mrs. Hyde and Mrs. Kingsbury assisted. Next meeting to be held at Mrs. Longhridge and S ptember 7 aud 8 will be convention dates. Program later. ESTELLA HOWARD. Sec'y. MRS. H. I. O. CALVERT, Pres. CLASSIFIED ADS. FOR SALE. FOR SALE OR RENT New 6-rooui cottage on A street, near Second. Apply on premises. M. D. Follett. 8 81 2t THOROUGHBRED hngs for sale. J. Wildervlile. Poland China H. liobinson. 8-81 tf FOR SALE 84-iu Bain wagon and ' single seat Studebaker buggy. Both nearly new. Address Box 600, Grants Pass, or call on F. J. Rogers on Wheeler place. 8-81 tf FOR SALE Firstclass Water fan, ccst $12. Sell for $5. Courier office. MANDOLIN A $30 dolin for sale at Musio Store. Washburn man $30 Call nt the 8-10 tf FOR SALE A Secondhand motor cycle, good as new will sell for one-third actual cost. For informa tion apply to Carl Gentner or Pad dock's Bicycle den. 8-10 4t FOR SALE New five-room house and two lota, fence and outbuild ings, good residence ; corner Walnut and Pine, No. 204, price $'50. M. J. Young, P O. box 178. 8-10 tf GOATS Two thoroughbred Angora bocks, ouey;arliog 7lb clipper, and one 2-year-old 10 lb clipper, for sale at a bargain if taken soon; address F. A. Pierce. Merlin. Ore. 8-24. tf FOR RENT. FOR RENT The only hotel in Cen tral Point, Oregon. Address Dr. C. R. Ray, tolo, Oregon. 817 4t TYPEWRITER Almost new type" writer for rent by the wek or month. A. E. Voorhies. 8 10 tf i OFFIUE ROOM for rent Courier building. Apply to A. E. Voorhies or J. W. Howard. 8-3 tf FOR RENT The McDouough ranch of 500 acres, theO Hara ranch of 2S0 acres and the Bardeu rand of 804 acre-, also smaller ranches. These rauches rank among the best iu Southern Oregon and are adapted fnr alfalfa, grain and general farm ing and stock purposes. Address Dr. C. It. Kav. Tolo, Oregon. 8-17 4t WANTED. WANTED To rent fcr several months, ladies' wheel in good condition. Call at Courier office. 8-81 3t WANTED Graiu Sacks, other second-hand goods, Tools and Hnrrlson Bros., Second baud-store, Sixth aud J streets. corner " " C. L. P.OEL of Odesa wauts loggers and timber cutters to deliver 2,000, 000 feet of logs to mill by contract before snow flies; short haul, level roads, one 4 -horse team, two trucks, chains, etc. furnished. Also left band 3-gang edger wanted. Write or call at mill Odessa, Ore. 8 8 tf HELP WANTED. BOY Wan'ed at the Courier office. HOP PICKERS wanted at my vard three miles west of Grants Pass. R. A. N. Reymers. 8-8 4t HOP PICKERS WANTED 40 pickers i vne nensopr yard. Address J. T. Pavne and Berry, Berry, Aplegate. Ore 8-8 5t HOP PICKERS 100 pickers wanted at my yard, six miles down the river. Picking to commenoe Sept 1. Address Mrs. M. Kanuu. 8-3 St WANTED First class farm hand who also understands the care of orchard ; . good wages and steady job, to right mao. Dr. OR. Ray. Tolo. Ore. 8-17 4t LOST. GOLD WATCII-Ladiea small sise, 'bunting case, monogram LMV on case. Return to Billiard hall aod receive reward. g-ll tf FOUND. FOUND On street, gold rim specta cles. Owner prove property and pay for ad. 8-17 tf FOUND Boys and girls coats on streets of Grants Pass. Call al Courier offloe, describe property, pay for ad and gst them. 6-15 U of the year. All news A WATCH With purchases of BOYS' One Pair Will Bring R. L. BARTLETT Howard Building Fine Shoe Repairing a Specialty. TO EXCHANGE. TO TRADE A fine horse, of 1650 pounds, for sheen or goats. Address pT O. Box 643, Grants Pass. 8-17 tf MISCELLANEOUS. HALF CABINETS-Photos. fourposi tions at 50 cents per dozen, satisfac tion guaranteed or no pay, New Photo Studio. Front St.. cor 2d: 8-24-tf FRANK BURNETT Upholstering, mission furniture made to order. STRAYED. ESTRAY Six head of hogs came to my ranch, known as the Chansse place on Jerome prairie, about July 25. Sow ma'ked with crop on left ear and double cut on. right ear. Owner Day charges and damages. Lee Simmous, P. O. box , Grants Pass, Ore. 8-10 5t 0. R. & N. TIME' SAVER Chicago 17 Hours Nearer Via This Popular Route. Franklin was right when he said "Lost time is never found again." The O. R & N., in addition to giv ing you 200 miles along the matchless Columbia river, saves you 17 hours to Chicago. It is the Short line to Lewiston. Short line to Palouse country. Short line to Spokane. Short line to the Coeur d' Aleue country. Slioit line to Salt Lake City. Short line to Denver. Short line to Kansas City. Short line to Omaha. Short line to Chicago. Short line to all points East. Three trains east daily, 9:15 a. m. ; 8:15 p. m. and 6:15 p. m. Tbe" Chica go-Portland Spceial" is a' Sue as tbe finest. Every comfort of home. For particulars ask anv atrent of the j Southern Pacifio Compauy or write I WM. McMURRAY, geueral passenger i agent, Portland, Or. 8-24-5t Economy Jars and Caps, they are self sealing, for sale by Cramer Bros. State .Normal School. wish to commend the Normal j We school at Ashland to these desiring to fif fi,,i t Vi , t. fit themselves for teaching, for busi- uess or to add to their general cnlture. I The school is vigorous in tone, health- j ful in morals and effective iu results. ! Last year thirty four young people; graduated and are already engaged to ' teaching the schools of the state iu de-' sirable positions. Next year should I rove the best of the school's history, i Large improvements are beiug made 1 ' m the WBT of libraIT. apparatus, wa- ' 'Jstem and heating plant amount-1 i ing to some $8000.00. The training! j school is well equipped and the vari-' on8 departments throughout presided over by specialists. ;Board cane had for 12.60 per week. A catalogue can be had by addressing B. F. MVLKEY, Preisdent, or W. T. VanScoy, Secretary. Fruitgrowers of Rogue River Valley find the Courier of special interest CLEM ENS SELLS BOOKS and driic GRANTS Grants Pass Feed Store C.UGILLETTpROpR.. All Kinds of Flour, Feed, Mill Feed, Hay. Grain, Poultry Foods, Etc. SACKS AND HIDES BOUGHT Cor. 6th and J. Sts. ' . J Grants Pass, Ore. and GIRLS' SHOES When your purchases for Girls and Boys Shoes amounts to $10.00 we are giving you a nickel watch. BESIDES the Watch we ate giving the very best values in Children 's Shoes that can be found in Grants Pass. You Back for Another. Sixth Street House Moving If you bae 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. Prescriptions THREE THINGS Honesty Accuracy . Intelligence Are a part of every prescription we fill. The doctor doesn't write them down with the other ingredients because of tacit understanding that they are to go in always, and he knows,that they will go in when you bring his order to us. Model Drugstore Front Street. ASHLAND Commercial College Ashlind, Oregon Complete and thorough training in the Commercial, Shorthand and English branches. Every New, Up-to-date Fea ture. Individual Instruction The expenses are the lowest and the advantages the best. Our graduates are employed and more demanded. Note Our Special Offer I Students who enter Sept. 4, and secure a nine months' scholarship for $55.00 will be entitled to at tend to July l, 1907. Address, Aihland Commercial College. PASS ORE.