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R0Gt7B RIVER COURIER GRANTS PASS, OREGON. FEBRUARY 1. 1907 8 Items of Personal F .tAIU11VAL fTTTTrr'7 S0ME BARGAIN POINTERS 8 Interest. 8 A GRAND SUCCESS A Brief Record of g 1tVlNra7 &occcc;oc jg Lcal Events. 8 jvi mi n. South Sea Blend at 20c is .1 aaIIa etter tiian uiubu du uauru ;ava and Mocha, at 40c to 50c Reaiera',er we have En 8h Breakfast Tea at 25c, i i - e .. 1 x U our vesi ui uuurae, uui, good. White House Grocery l Washington dispatch of January ,ir8 that od that date the state epartmeut wa noitned that the nerior oourt at minnorg, uermauy, ranee company liable for its losses . . ou -1 1 Ce to trie Dnu 'inuumu diihuho d fire, notwithstanding the alleged tbqualie exemption clause. Mayor J. C. Smith was in Rose burg Monday on a business visit. E. E. Dnobar of Wolf Creek was a visitor to Grants Pass this week. A. Mathews of Laurel Grove was in Grants Pass on business Wednesday. J. W. Perooll of Applegate was io town Tuesday and JWednssday on business. Attorney A. C. Hongh made a trip to Jacksonville Monday on legal busi ness. Mrs. T. J. Kenney of Jacksonville has been visiting io Grants Pass this week. Mrs. Claude Grimes of Roseburg arrived here Sonday to visit with her lister, Mrs. Eittie Grey. Miss Jessie Hale came borne on Tuesday from Portland where she has been attending St. He leu 'a hall. Capt. Eubanki aod wife, of Marsh- field arrived here Tuesday to take charge of the Salvation Army corps at this place. H. O. Kinney was at Hilt this week on business connected with his timber interests in Northern California. Miss Agnes George who has been visiting at her home Dear Eerby was in Grants Pass on Saturday, returning to Ashland, from where, after a brief stay, she went to Klamath Falls to visit for a time at that place. R-emb.rka.blv Pleasant Entertain ment Given by Ladles of Episcopal Church. The Merchants' Carniva, held at the opera house on Weduesdav and ibursday evenings was an unqualified success and a large those who attended do say that it was the most pleash.g eu tertainment they have attended for a year or more. ' A !,- i,.n, is present on both eveniniis The 1EG0H SUM RAYS I Cure Without Drugs orMedicine I can remove Cancers, Moles, Birth-marks, Warts and Corns with Sun-Rays by science of light lens. I treat Rheumatism, Paralysis, Sto nach and Bow el Trouble, Kidney and Bladder Trouble, and also Spinal Trouble, Successfully by German Massage Science without Medicine. Have best references from Oregon Physicians.(Regulars) Do not fail to come to see me at my office on F and 5th st Qrants Pass, Ore. PROF. L. R. VALESKE STATE OF OREOON County of Josephine I hereby certify that I have been treated for Rheumatism of Neck and ioulder by Prof. L. R. Valeske, very successfully H. B. HENDRICKS (www A. II. Bannard At the Big Store, North Side Finds too much Wall Paper on hand, and will cut prices 25 to 50 per cent for thirty days to close it out A large Stock of every thing in our line at low est price. CASH OR INSTALLMENT PLAN The Knights or Pythias held semi annual election of officers and aunual banquet on Tuesday evening. The directors of Medford school district on Monday received a carload oi or wood from Josephine county, lhe Southern Oregonian says the percentage of ',otne product is very scarce and hig: not hesitate to uwaaays. Rev. D. T. Sunituerville, formerly M. E. presiding elder in this district of Oregon has resigned his position at Great Buud, Kansas, to become pre siding elder of the Fort Worth dis trict, of Texas. A. W. Mood, formerly of Grants Pass, who has been a clerk in the ad vertising department of the Harriman lines for the past three years in Port land, has taken a position as city ticset agent with the New York Cen tral lines in tbe office of W. C. Searchost, North Pacific Coast agent. A supper was given on Tuesday evening at tbe Baptist church to the members of the Men's class of that organization. This is the first event of this characer to be given in the ohurch but the class plans hereafter to give monthly entertainments. Music was furnished by the class double quartette, brief addresses were giveu by J. B. Paddock. Roy K. Hackett aud Rev. F. C Lovett and the address of the evening by Dennis H. Stovall. Stetson's Unole Tom's Cabin tronpe were in Grants Pass Tuesday. The parade at noon was a wonderful event of interest to the small boy who was present in copious quantity. The streets being muddy, "Little Evy rode her pony on tbe sidewalk. The opera house was crowded in the even ing to witness the performance which was somewhat better than that of the average "Tom show" that botchers this long suffering play. , Mr. and Mrs. A. A, Woodbury of Greeley, Colo., visited from Friday until Monday with friends in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Woodbury are on pleasure trip, coming from Greeley by the northern route From here they go to San Franoisoo and Los Angeles, returning to Greely by way of Salt Lake City and Pueblo. Mrs. Woodbury is the daughter of Mrs. G. S. Person, formerly highly esteemed resident of this city, who now makes her home with her daughter in Greeley. A social party was held on Friday evening at the residence of Jose X. Nelson on Fast A street. Mr. Nelson is now absent on a trip to tbe east bnt before he left be very kindly placed his house at the disposal of his neighbors for affairs of this character, There were some 80 or 40 people present and the time .was made brief I by social amusements, games and ! mnsic, the latter furnished by a graphophnne. Refreshments were served and the evening was thoroughly I enjoyed by all. j The state was never so well pre pared to take advantage of the colo nist one way rates to Oregon as at the present time, because many thousands of people are asking regarding farm ing opportunities in Oregon, aud are receiving literature from many of the organizations holding membership in the Oregon Development League, representative of all sections of the Statu. New Notea from the Business Men to Headers. representation drills were well can led oot and the costumes were ingenious, novel, beautiful and in soma cases intensely amusing. There was so great a variety in excellence that any attempt to single out the best would be futile. The program was not long bu every number was something new and plensing. "The Electric Girl" was a beautiful representation arranged by the Condor Light & Power Co. and carried ont by Miss Helen Willis. "The Huntress" was an extremely amusing sketch in which MiBs Ada Cmphlette brought down the housa as well as the bird at which she aimed. The Delsarte drill by 24 little girls was carried out with re markable perfection. "Painless Deu tistry" by Miss Frauces Johnson and Mrs. Hubert Sampson was excrutiat- mgly amuisng and the shriek of the victim was something to be remem bered forever. Miss Umphlett's violin solo was greatly enjoyed. The "Electrio Swing Song" was a number beautiful to eye and ear and was given by Mrs. Richardson. "The Lady Barber" a representation of a fearful "mightbe" as portrayed by Mies Ethel Johnson with Carrel Johnson as the victim. The entertainment was given under the auspices of the ladies of the Epicsopal church with Carrol F. Johnson as manager. Tbe representations were as fol lows: J. H. Ahlf, meat market, Winnie Osborn; E. C. Dixon, Miss Kelly; N. Y. Rackef Store, Cornelia Galbraith ; C. ' St. Louis, jeweler, Mrs. Amos Smith; T. Y. Dean, groceries, Mrs. R. L. Bartlett and the "Gold Dust twins"; J. R. Hyde, groceries, Lacoeta Maogum ; Gus Karner, nnat market, Annie Smith; J. Pardee, groceries, Ethel Riggsj Chas. Me serve, real estate, Miss Steiger; Grants Pass Laundry, Maud Allen; A. U. Bannard, Lydia White; W. B. Sherman, timber lands, Vera McKen zie; Condor L. P. 0., Helen Willis; Hammock's Art Gallery, Stella Hart; Joseph Moss, real estate, Emily Rod ney; R.L. Coe & Co., Mrs. A.B. Coe; M. Clemens, diuggist, Mies Thoinp- j son; Fred Go m pert, Esie Hartman ; Kinney & Truax, dry goods, Kate ' Newell, groceries, LIda Fyfleld: Homing's confectionery, Georgia Smith: Geo. S. Calhoun Co.. Frances j Johnson; R. L. Bartlett, shoes, Lociti George; Hair-Riddle Hardward Co., Vidian Galbraith; P. H. Hartb & Son, Mrs. Herbert Sampson; Golden Rule store, Miss Jondreau ; S. O. Supply Co., Pearl Kearns; Mrs. !E. Rehkopf, millinery. Mrs. S. C. iNeasjT. E. McKoin, livery, Mrs. ' Jos. Moss ; Cramer Bros. , hardware, (Ada Umphlette; Hotel Josephine, Mrs. J. M. Booth; Oregon Mining Uoornal, Winifred Fyfield; First National Bank, Mrs. G. H. Durham ; , T"" " Loveric'ge Studio, Mrs. Riohardson ; j The patrons of this bank have never vi. P. Banking & Trust Co., Ada had reason to complain of the treat Smith ; Sweetland's meat market, nient that has been Hocorded tfiein in ! Florence Darneil; Rogue River ' the uast. vet in the future the hank Courier, Claudine Coron; Hall's Art store, Miss Dement; Bert Barnes, jeweler, Ruth Loveridge; White House Grocery, Vera Reymer; G. P. Hardware Co., Mrs. M. Clemens; Oregon Observer, Julia Galbraith; Model Bakery, Faunie Montgomery; J. M. Booth, fire insurance, Mrs. G. F. Lyon ; Western Hotel, Stella Lawson ; IV H. Denial ay, druggist (successor to Roterniuudj Lillian Peck. ft. U. Bannard OREGON. Sixth and D Streets GRANTS PA. wwwww' will be better prepared than ever to care for their interests. Anothfr improvement announced by the bank is the addition of a savings department, a special depart ment where sums from $1 op will be received for deposit On the monthly balances of such deposits interest will lie paid at the rate of V4 per cent per annum. The savings department is a feature of distinct advaatage to young aud old. All persons of limited means and even children have the omiortunitv BY G. P. B. & T. CO. : presented to tl.em, if they will only improve It, of opening a bank an . - count and reaping the rewards of frugality aod thrift. A few dollars deposited from month to mouth will grow swiftly and quietly into con siderable sums which may be ex tremely desirable in the "rainy day." ".Tiuie certificates of deposits also will be issued and on those interest will be paid at the rate ofi pur cent on'amnnnts remaining for six months Dr. Flanagan, Physician and Dentist. Goto Coron for Plumbing. M. Clement,, Prescription Druggist Sheet Musio sale at the Musio Store, A splendid line of Royal Charter Oak Ranges at Coron ' For photographs that are PIO TURES, go to Loveridge Studio. f or a e'eau bed and a good meal try the Western Hotel. Hundreds of varieties of Post Cards at the Musio Store. If yon want yonr kodak work care fully finished, take it to Loveridge Studio. Maps of Oregon Wash in ton and California at the Mnsio Store. Come and see our new Lace Cur tains before bouse cleaning time. Mrs. E. Rehkopf. Some pretty things in Damask Lunch Cloth at Mrs. E. Rehkopf. Victor Talking; Machines and reo ords at the Musio store. Report cards for school sale at the Musio Store. Corn and Beans from Illinois, where the good kinds grow on sale 'at smythe s. Ask Mrs. Gamble, at Smvthe' Quality Shop, why "Ye Country Gentleman" corn is the best on this market. We have Cotton aud Wool shirt waists. All the colored ones at re duoed prices. Mrs. E. Rehkopf. Have T. E. McKoin's cab meet your friends at the train 25 .cents to any part of the city. Meets all day trains. Phone 951. 12-23 4t Try a oan of "Ye Country Gentle man corn, it meets the requirements of the Pure Food Laws at Smythe's Voaiity snop. nse are on PLEASANT MUSICALE AT OAK KNOLL Social Event Full of Interest to Musician and Music Loving Gueata. INCREASE OF CAPITAL Savings Department Added and Interest to be Paid on Deposit. The Grants Pass Banking & Trust Co. have announced this week au in crease of capital from 25,0C0 to 175, 000;. This large increase is due to the vastly argnmented volume of anJ 4 jier cent on 'amounts remaining business which is transacted with this popular institution and to the re markably rapid growth and solid pros perity which has prevailed since the organization ofjthe 'company and particularly in the pant yearor"tvvo. This iniT'-a"- t capital and hnsinesn expniisioii is h feature wlijrliwillnot bedisregari If 1byJt h w ho hav business with Laukiug institutions one' Vfar. is new it-Htore gives 10hfl thf pmruim .ot..tlnn.liHuk van Mew ""of f nietrnprilitHir"hanks"an4 ....... .Jj i is of Kr'at;advaiuinf to tli town and d.-al of In-en cniiu'y in ufiicral as a great money which heretofore has going to the city banks .will remain at Li' ui" to assist in the local pros perity and developmcntof resources. Job work at Portland prices at the Courier office. An unusually pleasant social event was the mosloale given on Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Kin ney and Mrs. Dodge at Oak Knoll. Some SO or more guests were present, all musical and musio loving people to whom the program and musical entertainments of the evening were extremely enjoyable. The program was exoellent throughout, every num ber being received with intense ap preciative pleasure. Miss Walter's violin solo was exceptionally beauti ful and she was recalled for a seoond number, responding to the encore in a charming man nor. The program was as follows: Violin quartette: Misses Umphlette, Burton, Clarke; Prof. Harrison. Baritone solo, T. P. Cramer. Clarinet and cornet duet, Messrs. Wharton and Cheshire. Recitation, Miss Walker. Violin solo, Miss Marion Walter. Mezzo soprano and tenor duet, Miss Augusta Parker and Geo. Cramer. Piano solo, Miss Palmer. Ladies double quartette: Soprani, Meftdatnes Anient, Sampson, Voorhies, Miss Augusta Parker; alti, Mosdamrs Bates, Couklin, Veatch, Rotermund. Accompanists: Miss Palmer; Mes- dames Veatch, Bates, Kinney. After the program proper, the 'Syrafunny orchestra" was intro duced and most impressively rouiered the overture "Eine Heisze Zeit Heote Abend in der Alter Stadt." The personnel of the orchestra was as follows : Director Leiol Tornnero Eurico Caruso, (being interpreted, Prof Turner.) 1st Violin Berti-Bohns Johannes Kuhelik. 2d violin Lea Nona Jaggsohn-Pon s (Miss Bridge) Cello Jules Parimo Goido-Padini (Miss Pari more. Clarinet Frederica Christie Schetz hire. S a x o phone Joanne Mocremanus What'ton. Trombone Rnol Vilsohn-Pryor." Cornei Bohumir Kryl Vaulker .Miss Walker) :.' TTcToii Herr Bertl Sarnsohn Maz- PETALUMA INCUBATORS Will help you to spell Suc cess in the poultry business. Our experience in the last year shows what anyone can do, and we are now ready to caver lwicnines "wor ivU7. . We will hatch tattings of eggs at "the rate of 50o per setting, and have for sale. Brown and White Leghorn eggs at $ 1 per setting. We sell choice Feod.Oyster Shell, Bone Meal, Granulated Bone, Grit etc. Cramer Bros. Odd Fellows Block Poultry Netting Garden Tools Old Man Has Hard Fall. A. A. Cameron, whose home is on the South aide of Rogue river a few miles above town was quite severely injured on Tuesday by falling down a flight of stairs at the opera house. tie suffered a bad lsoeration of tha scalp, his face was badly bruised his left hand was injured ouite nalnfnllv and he was quits badly battered and shaken np. He wts nearlv uncon scious when bystanders went to his aid. None of his hurts proved serious and he is again able to be on the street Mr. Cameron is unable to ex- Elaiu the reason of his fall ; either e walked nnthoughtedly off the head of the stairs, not notioing that they were there or as he suggests be might have been overcome bv soma sort of a fainting spell as his remem brance of the fall is confused. Mr. Cameron is particularly unfor tunate io the matter of accidents having ouly abont a yeir ago broken his arm in two places, while working at the Golden Drift dam. As he is well advanoed in years the injuries are far more troublesome than thev would be to a younger person. Niagara Sprayer Operated by Gas no en eine. no valves, no machinery to set ont of order and positively no repairs ever to be made and guaranteed for one year by the builders. Gasoline has lately been raised another cent a gal lon Chicago University baa had an other tit, 0.0, 0(H) donation and that power has become too expensive to the fruit raiser and then it takes machinist to keep a gasoline motor in running order The man power nnrno gives such feeble foroe to the spray that only the scale on the outer bark is reached and killed, leaving the pests in the cracks in the bark alive to renew their ravages on the fruit and tree The hand-liower pump has gone entirely out of nse in all pro gressive districts like Hood River. The Niagara Sprayer la the lightest machine on the mar ket and will last fiO years. Is the heapest in price aud is being uaed by all progressive fruit growers in the United States. Sold on such favorable terms that a farmer can pay for a machine out oi bis next fruit crop. A Car Load Is being made up for shipment to Rogue Kiver Valley. Place your order at once in as to get the reduc- on io freight and price. CHARLES MESEUVE Agent, Grants Pass. Oregon Spray & Gas Co., ill i ront .St., Portland. Kiotta, Drum Piano whisky. " To'the'insistnt 'demand for "w i LeMarthi Ronsa (Mrf-ee)." Iglimm . foati-j NaitM Hfttr- ond with did II u III her the or' best rarfsoonilf il r. nZ 'Mitke a Joyful Nnise "A musical game" vas enjoyed by the guests and refreshments of lobster salmi, bread'and biittwr, coffee Bnd cake were served. The evening was one of much pleasure to all ths guests, the only alloy being the nrcessary deiiarture of Mr. Kinney to catch the j south hound evening train. 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