VOL. XXIII. GRANTS PASS. JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1907. No. . SATISFIED WITH OREGON CLIMATE T. P. Cr&mtr and Family Had Unfavorable Samples of Eastern Weather. Columbus, O., May 22, 1907. Editor Courier: It you should bear any Grants Pass residents oomplaining 'about the weather, please advise him to take a trip East right away, and he will come back thoroughly convinced that he lives in the most favored spot in the United States. We left Grants sJPass on tbe 9th with innshlne and f loses and balmy Spring weather. We did not see tbe sun again except a short time in East Washington and one glimpse at Chicago, until the day after I arrived at Columbus. We saw all kinds of weather on the trip and eaob sample felt worse than tbe last In Portland it rained of coarse, in Montana we saw snow over every thing, in Dakota we had a blizzard and in Minneapolis it was snow, rain and hail all tbe day we were there. The train people said Montana only bad two season, viz: Winter and July, and another man said tbe only thing be saw tbe matter with that country was that the people coold not use tbeir bob sleds three months of the year. In most places tbe bnds were J tut swelling and the grass was cot green. Plowing is only one-third done, and ;Dakota man told me that op to May 12th there had been only two nights without frost. Of coarse they all say this "is most excep tional" but tbe fact remains that tbey have a bard and unpleasant climate. After leaving Chicago over the Pan handle route, we saw plenty of floe farms, and svidenoes of Spriog were not wanting, but even here they re a month behind as. Coming from or clear skies and fresh green rer dure, the diuginess of all oat doors in tbe cities impressed as. The trees and shrub are all black from coal smoke and the children noticed that the sparrows were black and not grey and brown as with us. In the oapitol 'grounds at Colnmbns the tame squir rels which should be gray, are a dirty dark color, and have nothing of the dapper appearance of oar grays. We had a very pleasant trip across the country and nothing occurred to mar the pleasure except a delay of four hours at Minneapolis Grants Pass may not have all tbe good things, but in comparison with other places we saw, it has so many tbat it moved my wife to say several times, that she was awfully glad she was not to remain in that country for good. Tbe General Assembly la this year the largest body it ha ever been, owing to the fact that the Caniberiand church was allowed its commis siouers until tbe Synods and Presby- teries have been rearranged. There are about 1000 men in attendance and they come from all over this and mission lands. We met men from New York, Keutucky, Texas, Iowa od the Pacific Coast, and t'iey ali look alike. The Cumberland church now exists no more for those who came into unicn and tbey are receiv ing a hearty welcome into all the fork of tbe church. Rev. Ira Land rlth, the last Cumberland aiaembly moderator, preached a fine sermon at the opening of tbe assembly and he also made a happy nominating speech in favor of Dr. Wm. O. Roberta, who waa elected moderator bv acclama tion. The fight for uuion has been very bitter ou the part of the anil- 40-Acre Farm - $4,000! i This place is located on the Applepate, 7 miles from (irants Pass: has daily mail and farmers' telephone. Place is nearly all in liiirli state of cultivation. 20 acres under iirigation. 50u choice apple trees and 10 fine cherry trees in pood bearing, and 40 assorted young trees. Seven room dwell ing and two frame barns. Fine well at the house. Will give terms on portion of price if dfsiied. THE REAL ESTATE MAN Ground Floor, Opera House Block union churches and the stories re mind one of tbe times of '61-65. Many ministers bare suffered heavy losses in their congregations and it will take years of faitnfnl work to bring anything like peace to tbe churches which are holding oat. The general tone 6f the Assembly is very harmonious and we hope for a most enjoyable session during tbe coming week. All the" big guns" of the church are here and we hope to bear most, if not all of them. This afternoon there was no business session and we were free to amuse ourselves. I visittd the Ohio State University which is located on the edge of Columbus. Tbey have a magnificent piece of fand of 300 acres which is laid out like a park, with the buildings around the outside and the center with One lawns and trees. The museum contains some fine speci mens, one being tbe skeleton of the American Elephant, found in a bog in the state. It la 33 feet long, over all and the tusks are 10 feet long. The baidiugs wero fine bat not well kept np,ag one would expect of a state institution. The state capitol is a fine structure of solid granite. Tbe assembly photograph was taken there yesterday. Will try to write again before we sail. Tours truly THEO P. CRAMER. JOLLY CROWD ON MOONLIGHT PICNIC A Wagon Load of 30 Spend the Evening on Banks of Jones Creek. A moonlight picnic was enjoyed by boat 80 of the Grants Pass young people Tuesday evening. At 7 o'clock all were gathered at the meeting place, laden with lonoh baskets and in a short tlms tbe large picnic van was on its wby to Jones creek, carrying one of tbe jollieat crowd that ever left the city. The party arrived at its destination about fe :8&and a large boo fire was built and all the game and pastime incident to affair of this kindwerej indulged in until sapper was announot d and was par taken of, after which the good time continued, interspersed with singing and also stamp speeches whinh showed the oratorical ability of some of the geutlemen to good advantage. Auirust Goettsche, however, could not be in duced to say anything during the evening, he being naturally of a quiet, retiring and dignified nature. R. W. Yeatcu arove the party out and when asked if he was one of tbe chaperones, he was heard to mutter: "I aaein so; I didn't bring my shotgun along, but I wish I had." Tbe moon, bright and beantiful joined the happy crowd at 10 o'clock nd 8t 1,1 t,,e ''oneward jouruey was began, all expressing themselves thoroughly delighted with their even ing with Nature and returned joyfully to their homes, haviug found nothing to"jar" them except the rocks in the Josephine county road they drove over. Stanley Frye, wno with Albert Au bery, Mr. Kline.aud Mr Brown started down Rogue river with the scowl loaded with machnery, make strta ous opjections to the article which recently appeared In Ihe Courier whirh leems to indicate that tbey were afraid to continue the trip. Mr. Pry e siy they were oqt afraid and jumped tbe inb only beoause they were obliged to lay over seveal days wlieu wi'hiu bur three mil e of their destination, aud at tbeir own expens-, aud that plenty of men could be sitnred easily for the btUnce of the trip which required less than half an hour. GRANTS PASS HONORS ITS SOLDIER DEAD Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day Observed With Appro priate Exercises. Memorial Sunday was observed in Grants Pass by union services at the Presbyterian church at 11 a.m. Tbe church was d'eorated with flans. ounting ana now era and it was crowded, to its utmost seating capac ity by an appreciative audience. Promptly at the time for boginning the exercises the members of General Logan Post aud Relief Corps marched into the church and took seats that had been reserved for them. Tbe scripture reading was by Rev. P. O. Lovett, of tbe Baptist church, the general prayer by Rev. F. E. Billing ton, of the Christian church and the benediction was given by Rev. C. O. Beckman, of the M. E. church. Tbe sermon was by Evan P. Hughes, of the Presbyterian church, and his thsme was "How Best Honor Our Heroic Dead?" His address was scholarly and very appropriate to the occasion. Grant Pass observed Decoration day, Thursday in a manner befitting tbe occasion. Most of tbe business houses closed in the forenoon and all closed at noon and there was no ball game or boistreous amusements to mar the object for which tbe day is ob served. The cemeteries were a wealth of flowers so nearly were all the graves decorated and flags were placed on tbe resting places of tbe soldier dead. Tbe public exercises were held in the afternoon at the Ojera Hons and th attendance was very large. The tage was artistically decorated with flag and ' bunting. General Logan Post No. 30 and General Logan Relief Corps No. 85 each attended in body, tbe former under Commander H. B. Alversoo and the latter under President Josephine Mowers. The meeting was called to order by Com maner Alveraon when the orders for the. day were read for the Corps by President Mowers and for tbe post by Commander Alverson. Then followed a well rendered program of patriotio selection. Recitations were given by Ines Howard, Laura Bixson, Marion Mitchell and Lois Britlou, the girls acquitting themselves well. A nag arm Dy nine little gitis was a pleasing feature, those taking part being Zatha and Nettie Fitzgerald, Lois Britton. Alice Randle. Ruth aud Mable Eberile, Doris Caldwell, Ercil snd Carmen Cheshire. A ladies quartette made up of Mrs. W. W. Walker, Mrs. Arthur Coukliu, Miss Niua Paddock aud Mi Millie Drake with Miss Glenua Burton, acuornpa uUt, added much to the program by their fine singing. H. D. Norton had been invited by the Graud Army to deliver the addresn, but on learning that Congressman. C. Haw ley woold be iu Granta Pass Dec oration Day Mr. Norton Kenerouslv insisted that the honor be given to the distinguished visitor and thus it was that Mr.Hawley spoke at the meeting. Iu well chosen words Mr. Norton in troduced Conrgessnian Haw lev, who, as he arose to speak, was areettd with htarty applause. Mr. Hawley is a man of One pretence, collt, educated and well read and a .fore fol srxaker aud his address was one of the vvrv best ever delivered in Grams Pass oo a similar occasion. It was not along stereotyped lines of the average Decoratiou Day speech yt it w.s every word appropriate. He tracd the growth of libeity from tbe smug gle Of the Jews under Mows ou down through the efforts tbat the Or eks. Komabs, Gertuaus, tbe English snd iben America where the last and the greatest struggle for liberty and th overthrow of slavery. He cloned wth a line eulogy of the men who by tbeir patriotism, bravery aud ura-i. dees saved tbe Union and made pos sible the greatest and best natiou tbat the world bas yet seen. Mr. Haw lev was frequently applauded dorug bis speech and at its close he was given an ovation. The singing of America with the audience standing closed the exercises in the Oiera Hotua. Then all repaired to the public square. Here the members of the Post snd Corp carried out the beautiful cere mony in memory of the unknown soldier dead. Look in the pocket of your over alls, if yoa buy them of us, and you'll find a large pack of Firecrackers. GRANTS PASS SCHOOLS CLOSE SUCCESSFUL YEAR Grcxdusvtlntf Class Is Lsvrgeat in The History of The High School. The commencement exercises of tbe Grants Past High School were held last Friday evening in the Opera House with au attendance that indi cated the high appreciation in which the school is held by tbe people of this city for every seat. was occupied. The stage was handsomely decorated with flowers and with bunting and ribbons in tbe class oolors of gold and white. The exercises opened with a clari net duet by Dr. F. W. Van Dyke and J. A. .Wharton that was very well rendered. City superintendent R. R. Turner then read the report of the work of the school for the year, The allowing made was most encourag ing and indicated tbat schools of Grants Pass are doing thoroogh work and attaining a high standard of efficiency and that tbey compare well with the beat school Jin the state. Subjoined is Supt Tamer's report in full. A piano selection by Mis Ethel Palmer was given an apprecia tive encore. On being introduced by Supt. Tomer, Dr. ' Joseph Schafer, of the University of Oregon, gave tbe address. Tbe Doctor is a well posted and able speaker and his address was highly instraotive. A pleasing vocal duet was given by Mrs. Bert Barnes and Mrs. Nate Bates. The presents tion of the diplomas to the grduatlng class was made by H. L. Gikley, chairman of tbe board of edcation. Mr. Gilkey gave a short talk to tbe class In which he gave encouragement and admonition that would be most helpful to these yosng people who are to tate up the stern . realities of life. The program for tbe evenning olosed with a finely rendered violin selection by Miss Glenna Burton, Miss Marion Clark, Ralph Looney and W. A, NewelL The following i tbe report of Super intendent R. R. Turner for the school year of 1906-07 : EXPLANATION. (1) Perfect in attendance. (2) Perfeot in attenda ice second term. (3) Best in writing (4) Greatest improvement in writ ing. (5) Highest general average. (6) Best in drawing. (T)Grrateat improvement in draw ing First grade, East building Miss Maude Kelly, teacher ( 1 ) Juhu Will iams aud Mildred Marshall; (2) Catherine Donnell; B CUse (3) Willis Sweet land; (it Bam Gardner, (5) Sam Gardner. A Class (3) Margaret Root, (4) Donald Kearns, 16) Margaret Root. Fiist grade, Riverside building, Minn Anna Thompson, teacher (2) Glenn Steele and Clara Knips, 8 Glenn Steele, (4) Eula Leuipke, (5) Lola Lewis. A Class, (3) Keinhold Schmidt, (4) Opal Hiller, (Si Ethel Buell. Second grade. East building. Miss Lillian Peck, teacher (!) Ruth Fal lin, Emma Colby, Eldou Spalding and Lee Wilson. B Class, (Hi Glenn Allen, (4) Lee Wilson, (5) Oliver Moore A Clans 13) Rueaell Sorrels (4) E.irle Voorhiet, 5 Russell Sor rels aud Ereel Clu shire. S cond grade, Riverside school, Mrs. Mollis Beldlug, teacher (1) Lonzo Fry, Howard Bears snd Loe Svur; (3 Silas McClung; ) Dorrls Russell; (5) Chester Hofstader; A Class, (3) Hazel A be mat lev, 4 Millie Plel; (3) Anna Craig. Third grade. East building, Miss Mozelle Heir, teacher (I) Dainel Flamm and Willie Meade. B Class, (3) Marion George; (4) Esther 0'Brian;'5) Alice Randle. A Class, (3) Willie Meade; (4) Wiufield Gil key; (5) Mabel Eberle. Third grade, Riverside achoal, Miss Adella Mulkey, teacher (1) Wilbur Bears and Leslie Buell; B Class, (1) Marion Fisher; (4) Leslie Buell ; (8) Royal, Eubank. A Class, (8) Matilda Lewelllyo; (4) Margaret Stanley ; (5) Albert Schallhorn. Fourth grade, Riverside school. Miss Lucie George, tescher (1) Mildred Butler, Francis Boy I tig too. Eloora Sauers, Lewi Saurs, Fred Geyer, and Nora Orme. ( Hercbel Lewellyn; (7) Krauz Wickman; B Class, IS) Nora Uroie; (4) Charles Tharpe; (5) Hercbel Lewellyn. A Class, (3) Darreuce Herbig; (4) Roy Buell; (8) Merle Atkins; Fourth r grade, Central building, Miss Nellie Dement, teacher (1) Irene Clemo, Herbert McEensie, Camden MithceU. Earl Levier; (6) Rea Calvert; Fred Marshal. B Class (3) Etna Smith; (4) Earl Levier; (5) Albert Presley. A Class (1) Floience Fenn; (5) Camden Mitchell; (5) Alvah Nipper. Fourth grade, East building, Miss Alice Horton, teacher (1) Olive Whipple, Clyde Smith;' (6) Ivan Kestersoo; (7) Helen Witberspoon. a Class (8) Gladys Whipple; (4) Loui Baker; (S) ttnel Tomer. A 01ass-(3) Florence Dixon; (4),Villie Chapman; (5) Helen Witberspoon. Fifth grade. East building, Miss Blauche Crane, teacher (1) Rita Brown; Don Belding, Harry Briggs, Carroll Cornell, John Daunenberg Edith Day and ;Leah Slover; (6) Carroll Cornell; (7) Dana Anient. B Class, (3) Hazel Williams; (4) Eddie Steiger; (S) Edna Tryer. A Class (3) Helen Love; (4) Avla Wilson; (5) Helen Love. No tardy mark in this gTade. Fifth grade, Central building. Miss Julia Parramore, teacher (l)Eugene Morrison, Clive Galbraith, James Moore, Olive Patterson; (6) Virginia Morrison; (7) Gladys Conklin. B Class, (3) Olive Patterson; (4) Pearl Newell; (5) Mabel Mcintosh. A Class (8) Rachel Lowe; (4) Ethel Harrington; (5) Frieda Close. Sixth grade, East Building, A. J. Bish, teacher (1) Aaron Bratton, Pearlie Lund, Mathsw Riddle, Edna Corosll, Alice Fallin. Nina Mar shall; Fay Savage; () Alice Fallin; (7) Fay Savage. B Class (3,) Bertha MoAlHster, (4) Winnie Flana gan; (5) Bertha McAllister. A Class (8) John Fabs; (4) Eddie Taylor and Sallie Hughes; (S) Alice Fallin. Sixth grade Riverside Mis Emily Rodney, teacher (1) Thayer Yorter; (6) Grace Kenney; (7) Alice Sloan. B Clasa-(8) Llllina Patterson : (4) Continued on page 4 MORE MONEY IN THE COUNTY TREASURY County Treasurer Taylor Mexico Call for County Warrant. Intereet Cee.se. There are fund in the treasury to pay all warrant protested to June 25th. 1004. Interest will cease from this date, May 31st, 1907. J. T. TAYLOR. Treasurer of Josephine County, Ore. City Treasurer's Notice. There are funds in the city treasury to redeem all outstanding warrant, protested to May 1, 11W5. Interest on same will cease ater this date. Dated at Grants Pass, Ore., May 31, 1907. COL. W. JOHNSON, City Treasurer. YOU KNOW "'tis hot," and are trying every possible, way to keep cool, but kant I KNOW that I have the very things which will make you cool. Have you tried our Vudor Hammock Chair? If not, try it. Have you seen our lare line of Hammocks from 50c to $5.50? You have seen those porch screens they shade your porch and add another room to your house. "We sell them," Screen Doors, Window Screens, Refrigerators, Ice Cream Freezers, Tents, Lawn Settees, Law,) Chairs, Porch Chairs everything that will keep you cool we sell. Furniture and Car pet. Linoleums, I t Curtains, for tlerei, Mattre, Pillow. Cots, Wall Taper, Clucks, Mirrors, Window Btitdet, Future, Picture Moulding. R. H. O'Neill THE HOUSEFlllNISHER Front St., bet. 6 and 7 PLAN FOR BIG NOISE ON FOURTH Celebration In tirsvnta Pass Thle Year Will Be Long Remembered. The various committees who have the celebration In hand at Grants Pass on July 4th and Stb met in the Red Meu ball Monday eveniug and discussed various phases of the cele bration. All of the big events have been arranged and Grants Pass is promised a celebration this year such as has never been witnessed here.be fore. The work of advertising the event has been commenced and Grants Pass expects the largest crowd ever known In its history. Following are a few of the Many events which will occupy the two days: The . first day's events will start with the customary salute at sunrise, followed by a grand parade at 9 .30. After tbe parade the oration will be deliverd at the grounds by U. a Senator Chas. Fulton of Astoria, Ore. Following this will be tbe various minor sports, foot r do ing, jumping, etc, whioh will oo oupy the time nntil 1 o'olock. The principal event of the afternoon will be the base ball game between tbe Medford and A. A. C team; these team are the two strongest in Rogue River Valley and an exceptionally fast game is anticipated, Immi, diately after supper there will be a band concert at the railroad grounds followed by a gorgeous disply of fir works for which a special set piece has been ordered ,at considerable expense and will be the best ever seen in Southern Oregon. After the firs works a grand free platform danoe ill be given, which will complete the first day's entertainment. Minor events have not been arranged yet for the second day but the principal events will be a balloon ascension at 9 o'clock by Prof. R. Beny, a Grants Pass aeronaut, who guarantees an ascension and parachute jump of 5000 feet, a height seldom reached in aoensions given In a town of this size. The balloon asoenlon will be followed by ball game at the Athletic park al 10:30 completing the forenoon' en tertainments. The principal event of th afternoon will be a series of horse ' race at the Dlmlok race track. In the eveniug another free danoe will be given at the platform. Muslo ill be furnished by the Medford band under the leadership of Prof. John Norling. This la by far tbe moit complete program ever arranged for a celebration in this part of the tate. Excursion rates of ous and one third far will be given on all rogolar trains from the various rail load pol"U good for return up to the morning of tbe 0th. Merlin-Gallre stage line leave Mer lin 7 a. in., arrive Gailce 13, return 1 ; arrive ' Merlin 6 p. in. 25 pound baggage free. Mtoves and Ranges, Oranlteware, AgUwars, Tinware, Woodenware, WUlowars, Cutlery, Crockery, Lamps, Glassware, Fancy Chios, Oo-Carts, liahy Carnages. v