Irrigation Convention and. Industrial Fair-Grants Pass, September IP, II, 12,
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STRONG
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GARFIELD
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R. L. BARTLETT
HOWARD BUILDING SIXTH STREET
THE ROGUE RIVER COURIER
GRANTS PASS, OBEUON.
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Oregon, a asoond-claa mail matter.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 80. 1907.
How for the big fair.
What's to binder Grants Pane from
baylug a permanent exhibit at the
depot ground, juat aa A inland and
Medford have? We are in the famous
fro It belt and,what is more, we hare
many other resources, too. There is
no way of even beginning to estimate
the far-reaeblng inflnenos soob an
exhibit wonld have. It wonld cer
tainly be nioat jndloions advertising
and that is jnit what we need in
order to get oar share of the large
number of newoomers who will soon
by flocking to the PaciOo coast by
reason of the exceedingly low rates of
travel afforded by the railroad.
Think this mutter oyer and if the
idea strikes yon favorably, talk it
mp with your neighbor and thns create
some soutlniont in favor of such au
entnrprine and then the rest will be
easy enough.
All the Indications seem to point
to a very iiroeroos year for the
people who are fortunate enough to
have their lot cant in this favored
MiKit. Hngae Klver has been gaining
an euviabla reputatiou all over the
weateru slope, as well as throughout
the euatcrn states and if those people
back there only realized Juat what
they were iniNing, they would moat
certainly be leaving no atone uuturued
to make it poasibln for them to come
this way to cant iu their lot with ns.
Cerlalu it is that we have the climate,
the material wealth and moat con
genial people, anion the many draw
iug cardn which might be held oat to
the hounweckors and there i no lo
cal it jto he fouud anywhere that can
at all begin to compare with this
choice aectiou in all that is to be de
sired for the pernianeut home place.
No wonder that our people are in
clined to regard this as indeed
"God's own country."
If there ia any one thing above
another of which the Courier la jnally
proud, it is of the tine line of adver
tiaers It has. For the iuot part three
flriua have ataid riht with us, year
in and year out and we have bet u re
joiced to see that they have beeu
proaoeriug right along, and wo have
been aellUu euough to think that our
effort to place them and their tempt
ing offer U'fore the large circle of
rvuuera wnico we nave ail over tins
valley and adjoining localities have
They vonr and war ami wear
koi ciui.nuj :n
,cvi Strauss c Co.
0 Zitl
of Shoes
If you want the best thero
is for Mining, Hunting,
Cruisinp, Mountain climb
ing, buy this Shoe. No
other shoe has as many
water-proof qualities.
10 inch top
8
$9
14 inch top
been Initrnmeotal In bringing abont
this deelred state of affairs. These
oonceras are all reliable and well
worthy of yonr confidence and patro
nage. The men who conduct them
are public-spirited and are always
ready to work anything and every
thing that will advance the best in
terests of this entire region. Yes,
we are proud of onr advertiser and if
yon want to help this paper grow
and oome up to a higher standard,
yon can do so in no surer war than
by patronizing these etablihauenta
who present their invitations for
your consideration in onr columns.
Those Portland newspaper chaps
are beginning to realize that Jose
phine ooonty is on the map and if
they wonld only take the trouble to
run np and take In our coming fair,
tbey wonld no longer have any doubt
about the matter.JThat affair jvlll
also serve'to" open the eyes of some
people who are not so far distant, too,
or we miss onr guess. Grants Pais
people are not given to blowiug their
born very much, for they rely on
the good old maxim that "actions
speak louder than words," and so
the showing onr people- will make
aext week will astonish many visitors
from nearby vicinities which are
given to claiming all tee good that
may belong to Southern Oregon.
Possibly it will prove to be but
another example of the truth of that
ancient saying that "be that laughs
last laughs beat," for we have been
abiding our time and now it really
seems near at hand, if we are not
badly mistaken, but, while we will
have every reason to be proud of onr
ohievaments, let us in no sense of
the word "lord it" over our neigh
bors who may have been misinformed
aud who will be hocked at what we
present before them. We oan well
afford to be charitably incliuad in
this mutter, us in all others aud let
them see for themselves how they
have boen misled in the matter.
The Conner is daily in receipt of
reboots for wimple copies of this
paper from eastern parties who
contemplate coming this way to
seek out a home place and it affords
u much pleasure to thu do our part
in helping bring desirable resident
into tli ia fair city and cxeelleut sur
rounditig country. Iu this connection
it might not ho amiss for n to drop
a hint to our business men iu the
matter of suggesting that a paper
which is filled with large and at
tractive advertisements given a meet
pleasing impression to the man who
is "slsiug up" any community. Aud
what is more, the better advertising
patronage we receive, the more credit
able paper are we enabled to pohliah.
There can be no denriug the fnct that
any locality ia judged hy the kind of
newspapers it supports. If they are
newsy, bright and op-to-date, then
theoutsidtr can form but one con
clusion., and that i to the effect that
the coinmuuity is thriving and that
it people are prosperous and progres-
Ive, while jui-t the reverse coucluaiou
ia formed if the papers are poor.
Let ds all make elaborate prepare-
tiona for t tin forthcoming fair.
Clean streets, btuutiful lawua and
attractive residences will be a very
telling way to advertise Grants Ta.-s
to the outside world, when we have
the big crowds at the fair. Are you
getting your home place in readiueus?
Make the strangers who Come into
our midst fe 1 at home. There's
uotliiug so lasting as "first impress
ions" andMf they are made to under
stand that they are welcome, half of
the bat Me is wen and when they take
in the tunny rcsoi". why this lt lie
riiht 1 lace to cum to, chance are
thai tlev will i io further, hutVil'l
Ik- i lily too Va i to tcp right" here.
! u'i lc i ' d to not u e tie
l'i' v ' U Ul ttiai g. ia to
yon. It will do you no harm and it
will be greatly appreciated by the
"itranger in a strange land."
The action of the carpenters of
Grants Pass in donating their services
in constructing the fsir building and
the big arches 'was most commenda
ble. Such things speak all too
plainly of their loyalty to their home
city and if this idea only prevails
throughout the community, it will
mean very much toward the, future
growth and development of this entire
seotion. We need more of this spirit
and with it pnt in practice we miy
expect great things for onr oity and
connty. So let na cultivate this man
ner of looking at the affairs of pub
llo interest and eve' be ready and
willing to gladly do our part.
The recent visit of United States
Land Commissioner Ballinger to
Oregon is already bearing good fruit
or since bis return to the national
capital, he has stated in most em
phatio terms that he proposes to
eliminate a lot of the red tape which
has been hindering the representatives
kf Uncle Sam in the Beaver state
from earning on the large volume
of business that the taking np of so
much public land has necessarily en
tailed. This will be very welcome
news to many a worthy homesteader,
who bas doubtless been waiting
these many months for a chance to
prove op on bis claim and tben go
ahead and make it his permanent
borne place.
CLASSIFIED ADS.
NEW TODAY.
WANTED Position a private teacher
or governess, by yeung lady, High
School graduate, daring the winter.
Addreis Bos.SfiS, Napoleon, Ohio.
8-80 2t
WANTED Two tons alfalfa, nine
young Leghorn hens, roomers for
three sunny rooms, centrally lo
cated. Inquire Jennings home,
Sixth street, fonr doors north of M
E. Church. 8-80 2t
FOR SALE.
ENGINE For sale cheap, one 800 horse
power Corlesa bngine fitted with
fonr sterling water tube boilers of
abont 600 horse power all complete
ana in good condition ; nave been
sed but very little. Por foriher
particulars address Clarence Oornott,
Riddle, Ore. 8-18 4t
WOOD Phone Moody, No. 434 for dry
wood.
MILK cow for sale, five fresh, will
sell with or without calves. In
quire of A. Morris, box 822, 8-2-tf
STOCK for aalo 7 flr.f. olu. milk
cowa, also two 2-year old bolls, cue
Jersey and Durham, the other Poll
ana aerioru, nve -year rid hMfer
of the best milking strain. Call on
or address C. A. Wallace, box 16,
KFU No. 1. one mile east of Pleaa-
aut Valley school house. 8-2-U
THOROUGHBRED Poland Chinas.
Six unrelated strains in stock. J. II
Kobinion, R. F. D, No 2, Grants
Ps. 7.2rl 6t
LAKGK Refrigerator for sale cheap,
adapted for Hotel or Restaurant
White House Grocery. 7-13 tf.
A. F. PIERCE-Registered Angoras,
Flock headed by one of the famous
bucks of the "King Arthnr" also
other backs of different strains of
bleeding. Does of the noted
strain; bucks foriale, Merlin., Ore.
7-5 tf
40 ACRE FARM for sale or trade for
city property. Mostly bottom land,
16 acres under fence, feveu acre in
cultivaliou, plenty of ronniug water
for irrigation, ft room cottage, barn,
small orchard, one half mile froni
school home, post otlice and mil
road vtatiou. Price right easy
term luquire of W. C. Henrv,
Hugo. 8-38 tf
FOR RENT.
SEVERAL fine suites of office room
centrally located. STEAM HEATED
aud well lighted and ventilated.
These are the only office rooms iu
town that will h"ve steam heat this
winter, so get in early and get flist
choice. W. L. Irel.uid, "The Real
Estate Mau. "
ROOMING house snap A good sized
rooming ho'ie with hath and watir.
ou large lot M tin street close to mill
guaranteed good title Cheap for
quick sale, terms to suit. Apply
Mrs. K. Gauge, Crescent Citv, I'al.
S a-tf
RESIDENCE On account of going
East wish to lent mv furnished resi
dence on North Sixth street for
three months from aNiut September
lt. John Summers. T-Jti-tf
WANTED.
WOMAN to care fir two children no
cooking. Inquire at Western hotel
or T. O. Pox 401. s j;l Jt
HOP 1'ickera StXi pickers wanted
atwut August .'( ht the Cornell ,fc
rlaiiak-iui yard told John Ranau
vard i. Horse jiastnre free. Apply G
P. Grocery. . H. Flanagan or Ht
v,n1- 8-tf.Ht.
WAN TED Oragniers, either ev. ca
salary of t:oo a month and expenses
for an np to ilate Association, pav
ing weeUv sick and acci.h m lvm.ni,
and furni-hing free medical attend-1
ants to all ia mcmUri. Liberal
contract will W md wuh pro
ducers , f tui. me.-
Am. li lean suk V Acvt.i. nt As-o.,
FaSalo, N. Y.
BANKRUPT
HOP
You can make money by purchasing
your Groceries at the
JR. Hyde Store, Front St.
GRANTS PASS, ORE.
HOP Pickers wanted at the Aug.
Rehkopf yard. Address John Mo
Callister, Provolt. 8--8t
HOP pickers wanted Inquire at the
Bed Blacksmith Shop. 8 -2-4t
GIKL to do housework in (mail
family. Mrs. W. S. Murray, North
Sixth St, Grants Pass.
WANTED Salesmen. Many Make
f 100 to 1160 per month ; some even
more. Stock clean : grown on Reser
vation, far from old orchards. . Cash
advanced weekly. Choice of terri
tory. Address Washintgon Nursery
Company, Toppenisb, Washington.
STRAYED.
BULL Black, Jerssy blood, abont 8
years old, right ear cropped, left ear
underout Came to my place about
February, 1U07. Owner can have
same by proving property and pay
ing charges. C. C. Gilbert on Van
Noy place. 8-23-St
MISCELLANEOUS.
FRANK BURNETT-Upholstering,
mission furniture made to order.
SOUSHERN OREGON
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
AT ASHLAND
Has received the largest ap
propriation ever granted a Nor
mal School! n the history of the
State. The State bas set the
seal of permanency upon this
deserving institution.
The Improvements being made
are sweeping ones. The faculty,
already a strong one, has been
increased to 15. Mrs. Cathreina
5 Sloan of Portland, author of the
5 Sloan Readers, is among those
added.
Tuition ha been reduced to
12 per year.
Stenography and Typewriting
are now a part of the course.
Teachers from the Normal
School are in demand at good
aalarie. Shool opens Septem
ber 18th. Send for catalog.
J
NOTICE TO MINING MEN.
A call is given by the Gr.tnls Pass
Commercial Club for ore and
minerals of all kinds, including
lime, marble, asbestos, clays, mineral
(aiuts, slates, rare specimens, ciirios,
rooxs and formations of rare occur
rence, aud anything that will be of
interest for a suitable exhibit at the
Irrigation Convention and Industrial
Fair to he held at Grants Pus, Ore
gon, Septeuilier 10-11-12. Send 1.1 to
Jo poouda to Grants 1'a.ss Commercial
Club, with complete description o
thev can b labeled and clas.i3ed.
Anv private specimens or collections
ill be returned to owner free of
charge, if desired. Otherwise they
will be placed in the collection at the
Club Rooms.
Send specimen and samples as
soon aa possible.
FRANK N. SOUTH,
H. C. IE K KINS,
EARL V. INGLE-s.
Committee.
Colvig iV R-.uf'.y are shipping a car
of brick to O'.eii '.ale, where there is
much boiMini,- ni on jut-t imw.
STOCK OF GROCERIES
PICKERS
H. L. Andrews,
Trustee in Bankruptcy
COOK'S COMMERCIAL SCHOOL I
of Grants Pass
The School That SaUuflem or return Tuition Monty V
Day and evening classes is Shorthand, Typwritinfr, Acconnting, E'
lish and all Commercial and Business subjects. We can make yon t'
expert Accountant or Stenographer.
50 SPECIAL RATE 50 ;
Students enrolling before Sept 9. 1907, may take any course or tk
combined business and Stenographic courses for a period of tea month
for $50. This is yonr chance to become an Accountant or Stenographs-, .
Enroll now and attend when you can. -
Office and School over Hall's Art Store, Grants Pass, Ore,
VACATION DAY .5 ARE ?A3T AND THE LITTU:
ONEJ WILL JOON SK?
TDIfritrn TUFV .rl l
IF YOU DRE.5.S THEM WELL. BRING THE CHILDREN;
TOOUR .STORE WHERE THEY ARE ALWAYS WEL-!
COME, AND GET JoME OF
Boys' CovtTt and Khaki
$1.75 up.
Boys' All-Wool Suits, with extra pair of pants, 5.00.
Hoys' Shirts, 45c., 50c, f 1.00, $1.25. ,
Boys' Underwear, 25c., 35c. and 50c.
Boys' Sox, SJc. Rugby Stockings, 25c.
Boys' Hats, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50.
Boys' Caps, 25c, 50c 75c.
xjuo oavaius uuu dtTSUys, OC, ?I.ZO, $1.70.
Complete assortment of Boys' Ties, Collars, Gloves, Sus
penders, extra Pants, Overalls, etc.
Freo of charge, with every Boy's Suit, your choice of sus
penders, ties, jack knives, box of marbles, and various
other articles.
We tako care of the big fellows, as well as the little ones.
QE0. 5- CdLilOUN C2.
'OUTFITTERS TO BOT AND flW
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TO JCHcoL, OR. WILL THE!
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THE FOLLOWING THING
Suits, $1.00. Boys' Suits from
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