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lion;. VOL. XXIII. GRANTS PASS. JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1. 1907. No. 31. j?0ST office receipts MAKE FINE SHOWING postmaster Harmon's Quarterly . Report Indicates Big Increese in Business of Office, ' Tbe Grants Pass poetoffice is now quipped witn a stamp cancelling ma chine, being the first in use in South ern Oregon to be given Bach a ma chine by the Poatofflce 'Department, Boseburg, Medford and Aihland nut yet having business enough to war rant the expense to the department. Grants Pass handles as large a local mail as either of the above towns and as a distributing point for other offices it far exceeds any other town la this part of the state. Prom Grants Pass mail is supplied to 43 offices and three rural rontes andthe t territory covered embraces the (Tester part of Josephine county, a part of Jackson county, all of Del Norte county and nearly all of Cnrry county. . ' The mail for Dal Norte and Carry Counties goes by daily stage to Cres cent Oity and from there is taken by stages and (star route carriers to the local of floes, Carry county being sap plied all but three small offices in the north part of the county which get their mail by way of West Fork on the Southern Pacific in DougUs county. But with all this work the Department required Postmaster C. E. Harmon to verify the amount of mail passing through his office. To do this every piece of mail passing through the Grants Pass office for a whole week was coanted. This report showed that there were bandied 6874 letters, 1783 postal cards, 0552 pieoes of fourth class matter, 1748 packages of local papers, 163 fourth class packages, 557 third class packages and I 440 Government franked pieces of matter. There were received for local distribution and for forwarding to other offices, 10,314 letters all having to be back -stamped. The, mail matter w handled for this week is bat the k' average of that .passing through the ' , Grants -Pass 'office '.eaotowefek,andJb cancel the stamps and to bhck-stampl toe leiwrs oj nana Mas requirea 10" greater part of the time of one clerk. With the new maohine this work oaa be done in one-tenth the time re quired by hand. This machine has a capacity of 600 letters per minute. The feed is automatic and all the operator does is to place the bandies of letters in a receptacle and then re move them from another receptacle. This machine is operated by hand bat , requires no more power tna'i a coffee mill. It though can readily i have electric or other power attached. " At the rate the receipts of the Grants Pass postoffice have lncresd for the past year it is certain that this office will be given a free de li verv service by the Postolfioe De partment To be entitled to free de livery of mails a poetoffice must have i. receipts in etcesi of (10,003 for the fiscal year proceeding the applica tion for free delivery. The receipts o' the Grants Pans office are now pant the 110,000 as the returns for the pist four quarters show, they beiug as follows: Far the quarter eliding September 30, 1906, 183.28; for January 1, J90fl, $2533.67; for Apr i 80, 1807, 2377.81; for July 31, 107, 2348. 38; for September S0, 1907. 2370.90. This gives a total of 111,611.30 for tjie year. If the receipts continue is they have for the past year nutil next April, the close of the Government Aural year then ' Grants Pas can niake applicvtion for free delivery service get it granted Nsw3-Room WYll :oute.!. Lot T2h one t'lir! c.i-h, out- third of lialanr in iwo ears at 1 W Xj. IBELA1TD THE REAL ESTATE MAN Ground Floor, Opera House Block by the Postofflce Department. As the postoffioe receipts are a never falling index of a town's business prosperity the splendid showing made by Grants Pass office is proof of the steady and substantial growth of this city. And a factor in this large and in creasing business handled by the Grants Pass postoffio is the efficient service given to the ratrons of the office bv Postmaster O. E. Harmon, Deputy Postmaster W. A. Newell and clerka"F. Q.McIniyre. Jag. DeLa mater and Mr. Cassie Green."" These people are on duty from abont 6 :30 o'clock in the morning, until 9 at night and they are ever ready to ren der the publo the best service Vithiu their power. They are 'deserving of much credit for the very general satisfaction whioh is being rendered and to their untiring efforts along this line is due the excellent manner in which the ' constantly increaeing volume of business is taken care of. It now looks very much as though Grants Pass would soon be having free delivery of its mail, for the re ceipts of the office are sufficient and the other requirements can easily be met. Tbis would make this city the first place in Southern Oregon to boast of this rapid stride forward and would be a sore indication of the growth and development of this city and tributary country. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC IN STRUCTION . To whom it may concern : The sources from 'which questions will be taken for state and county papers are as follows : Bookkeeping Office Methods and Practical Bookkeeping Pt. 1. Physiology Hutchinson. ; U. S. History-Doub. Civil Government Strong &Shaefer. Theory and Practice White's Art of Teaching. Arithmetic Ooe-fiftb from Course of Study, four-fifths irom Smith. Grammar One-fifth .from Coarse of Study, four-fifths from Baehler. Geography One fifth from Course of Study, four-filths from Natural. Psy obologv B uell. , Engllsh Literature. February 1908. . . , '-A. One-half from Newcomer's Bu- glish Literature. B. One-half from the following classics : 1. Tennyson Idylls of .the King (Gateway series), Amer. Book Co., M5o, 29o ; Gareth and Lynette Lance lot and Elaina The passing of Arthur. 3. Dickens A tale of two cities (Riverside lit. Ser.) Houghton 60c, 41o. 3. Lamb Essays of Elia. (Pocket classics)acmillan 35c, lie. Dream children Dissertation upon roast pig Old China Poor relations The superannuated man Christ's Hospital five and thirty yearsgo. August 1908. A. One-half troui Newcomer's En glish Literature. B. Oue half from the followngi classics: L. Shakespeare, Meichant of Venice; ed by V. J. Rolfe. Am. ilk. Co., 50o. 47o. 3. Scott Ivanhoa (Riverside lit. er. ) Houghton, i0c, 4;c. 3. Irviug Stetch-lxMvk. (Pocket classics) M' uiillan. 25c, 32o. RipVau Winkle Legend; of Sleepy Hollow West Minister Abbey Stratford -on A voo-Cbristrn in Trie 'spectre bride- groom. The first flgnre is the publisher's price, the second tbe "price to schools contracted for between the Oregon Library Commisiion .and The J. K. Gill Co. Re uaining subjects :Tbtate Teits. Moved A. Letcher has moved his jewelr' store to Dixon's store. 11-1 It Cottage $850. x 1"0 ft, Will um-j.t halaiice in on.- year and inn - rest, GRANTS PASS BANKS DOING EIG BUSINESS And Their Statements Show ex Very Encouraging Condi tion of Affairs. Acting upon the suggestion of the bankers of Grants Pass, the Commer cial Club called a mass meeting, Wednesday foreuoon, to consider What steps would be fitting and proper for; the financial institutions ot this city to take, during the flurry in the money circles of the country. After an informal and animated dis cussion it was unanimously deoided that it would be best to do as the banks throughout Oregon and other states are doing, and to be in readi ness to close the doors, in case a "run" should occur. Accordingly a plan has been evolved, whereby business affairs in the city and community will not be hampered but there will be less likelihood of a strong demand on any of the Daoks. This will be brought about by the banks issuing oer ideates of deposit to depositors and these will be good at any of the business houses. In the meantime the "Legal Holi day" sign is to be seen in the win dows of the bants, in view of the five days holidays proclamation as issued by Governor Chamberlain, upon the request of tbe Portland financial in stitutions, snd this will enable them to close doors on very short notice, ihould it be found necessary to do so. 1 But Grauts Pass has not the least bit of a prospect of having ai.y such trouble, for the hanks were never in a sounder condition and they are ready to weather any such troubles, should they happen to come, as does not item at all likely, for the county and oity have never been in as prosperous a condition as is the case today. From all indications this little rip ple on the financial doings will soon pass over, both local and nationally and the optimist can see how that much good may resolt from such a bit nf.sxoitetuept,. i rbfflfe two Grams, Pass ""tyrus wlAchJ will be shown' to lie in flue condition fl Q. P. BANKING & "TRUST CO. Resources. Loans and discounts (195,813 93 Honda and warrant" 14.007 74 Furniture and fixtures 2.2H5 60 Real Estate... 2.HJ8 90 Cash in vault and banks and gold dust . ffit.BfllfOO Total 1383,871 13 Liabilities. Capital sfck fully paid ... 50,000 00 Surplus and undivided profile 2,fi7fl ll! Deposits 228.737 HO Due other banks . 2.457 II Total $283 871 13 October 28. 1907 Statement of the con lition of the First National Bank of Sou i hern Oregon at the dote of business, Oc tober 31, 1907: Resources. Loans and discoonts l.'IOtf 400 77 U. S. Bonds . 12,500 00 Bonds and other securities 4N,0.'7 45 ('anil on hand snd in banks 14.,:31 4M Ranking House Fixtures . 12,23:1 OH Other real estate 3.0M) 00 Redemption Fuod fi2" 00 Uold Dust 8.1112 13 Sight Exchange 7,008 00 Total I.V4O.907 88 Liabilities. Capital Stock $ 60 000 00 Surplus 2"i ,000 00 Cndivided Profits 11, 919 81 Due Banks 2. Deposit snbjec' to chct . Hit Demand Ouificsti s 4:1 1'inie Certificates 'H fill) 9i 113 HI :;;? on .015 t'O 0OO 00 Circulation 12 Tolnl t 40 97 H I H. L. Gilkey, cashier of the a hot e named Bank, do solemnl swear the above sUteiiie'.t is true to ibe of nit knowledge and Ml- f 11. L. GILKEY. I'ashi.r. Ivcrjbed and sworn to lefi.re un 1st day of November, lwt ; E L CHUKCHILL. Notary Public for Oregon. ttiat Is st this : IN SOCIAL CIRCLES : A large number of ladies w' pleasantly entertained by the Bei;i.'fit society in the parlors of the Presby terian church lat Friday aftermxin t t,e hoBtMw-s being Mewlames Dfilge, Flanagan, 'Dormell. JD lrliatn, Ciam -r and Cramer. A brief priiram was given informally, the tiret ii'inir being a 00 g by Mr... SUrr. B fir- singing "My Rosary" Mrs. Starr read a short sketch of the life ot its composer, telling of the circumstances a ider which the song was written. Mrs. Pack then read Riley's ."An Old Sweetheart of Mine," while Mrs. Ireland finished the afternoon's pro gram with one of Mrs. Beach's songs "Ecstasy,." Light refreshments were served by the ladies in charge, after which the gnesta departed with many expressions of pleasure for tbe after noon's enjoyment. The Ladies' Aid society of the New man M. E. church had their "social" meeting in the church parlors, Tues day afternoou, which was attended and eojoyed by a goodly number aud their invited guests, despite the in clement weather. The rooms were nicely decorated for the occasion and an excellent program bad been ar ranged for the event. However this was nnavoidably interfered with. A piano solo was well rend reed by Miss Zora Perry, and Miss Arlene Sweatland gave an exoellent recita tion, which added much to the pleas ure of the occasion. Then came tbe social session, during whioh delicious refreshments, consisting ot pumpkin and apple plea, with whipped cream and ooffee. Mesdamea Hall, Norton, Peterson, McKencie, Jo'mson, Kester son and Martin were tbe hostesses for the delightful meeting. One of the most successful and at tbe same time most charming Hal lowe'en celebrations was that which was given in the parlors of the New man Methodsit church, under the aus pices of the Standard Bearers of that church. The edifice was artistically decorated for tbe occasion, large fes toons of laurel berries, - hanging from the ceiling, while corn, pumpkins apples aud the like were much In evidence. On the walls were to be seen witches, moons, cats goblins and other suitable tokens of tbe season and a large and merry orowd assem bled to enjoy the doings. During the evening, Miss Arlene Sweetland cos tumed as a ghost, save an appropriate recitation and later on Mrs. ,G. A. Savage very eaccessfnlly impersonated pa gypsy and told the frtones of the ay wrong, ddicg morn to the mer rimsnt of the event- The 'lall ol Fortune" aud other Hallowe'en games were played and dainty refreshments, consisting of Waldorf salad in apple oups, saudwitche, with cocoa weie served. It was a decided snocesa in every sen-e or tbe word and tbe Siaudarb Bearers proved themselves to he fine entertainers. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Alva T. Gun- uell entertained for 'the first time at tbtir new home 011 Nob Hill, Lin coln Park, having as their guests lor diLuer, Mr. and Mrs. Tbos. W. Pack. The formal opcuiug of the newly remodeled opera bouse, which is to oc cur next Wednesday evening, when local talent will hold forth there, promises to he quite an lniportaut social event Several hundred ln- vitutious have l.eu sent out and It will be a representative audience that will gather on that occasion to enjoy tlitf rare musical Ireat that has been provided. When a uoiuher of Grsnt Pas poo pie Were camped out at riieamboat, last summer, it was agreed among themxelvis that in case they managed to come Lack to the city and 'till hold Iriemlly relations, that each would ,i ea mrty lu lienor of the event. They did gt along nicely and !the a d KX'ial galberiuBs have been tak ing pmce at luterva'a ever since and t e a-t one wan viven Wednesday ev ning at the home of F. M. John ,oj, corner of flth and E streets, Clav- ton Kickiimn being the host of the tt-caaioo. Tbe evening passed vety quickly and pleasantly with various I games and elegant lefreshineut were forthcoming. Those who wre for-' tuuate enough to m present to tnjoy j the novrl event wre : Mr. and j Mr. A. T Martin, Mr. and Mrs ' V,'. H Putillo, Ulmi Ptiilo and Miss' (ienevieva Putillo, Mis. Gray, Mrs.1 Clelutid, Mr. and Mrs. C. I). Crane, i Mrs W. W. Wakb-r, Mrs. Larou aud iMi.ses Kthel .ohiiHon and ICftie I Telherow. ; CARD OF THANKS. We wind to thank the many friends who so kiudlr offered their services uring our bereavement, iu the I"s of cor smi. Mr. mi l Mrs. W. P. .Vink MANY PEOPLE ARE COMING TO OREGON Every Indication That There Will Be a Large Influx of East ern Homeseekere. Splecial Correspondence. Portland. Oregon. October 38th, 1907. Business nton returning from the East are unanimous in predicting an enormous immigration to Oregon during the coming year. People re siding in "the"7great oities of New ior, unicago, xtrooklyn, 'l'bilaUol- phla, Bostou, Pittsburgh, Cincin nati, and other, population centers never expressed so much .anxiety to hear about this uountry as at present and the same Idea is reflected through the correspondence of the Portland Commercial Club, ranch of whioh is originating In the oities named above. J edge John M. Soott, of Salem, President of the State Good Roads Association, is conducting an active campaign of the Good Roads Meeting to be beld in tbe rooms of ths Port- laud Commercial Club, November 14th and 16th. Judge Soott desires that every commercial, industrial. agricultural, horticultural and irri gation organisation in tbe state to send delegates. President Ed T. Jndd, of the Oregon State Dairy Association, reports con tantly increasing interest in tbe bin state meeting to be held t in Poit land December 13th and 18tn. Constant additions are being made to tbe prises, and an active committee la at work. It is desired above every- tblcg else that the farmers be Present oa this occasion. Oregoo nsver received a stronger en- dorsement than the following from me pen cr Froressor Charles Curtis, of the Ames, Iowa, Agricultural Col lege: "There is nowhere on the face of the globe a land or people so dominant in the improvement of live stock or so potent In tbe production of the highest types of domestic animals as Uis British Islands. There is nowhere on the American continent aa region aVordin j conditions so closely allied 10 those of. Ouatt Britain mm nnth irth PaijlHn finmmt mf tl,. riu-j StaW Tbe similarity ia notioeable, not ooly in cllmatio conditions and natural environment, but also in the genuine enthusiasm and deep seated raith in the Industry possrssed bv the tillers of the soil." The Eugene Commercial Club has employed Mr. John II. Ha r tog, of California, to take charge of their publicity campaign at a salary of WOO a year. Mr. Hartog will lie an important factor in the development of Oregon, for California has never developed a brighter man In th ad vertising line. The exhibit of samples of tbe iron CHECKS on either of the Grants Pass Banks will buy House furniture at O'Neills And what's more, O'Neill is giv ing 10 per cent off on all purchases majtle before November 15. Watch our Windows tor Holiday Goods Furniture and Carpet-, binolmiiiH, l.a e Curtains, l'or tiere-, Mattre"",, Tillowi, Cot-, Wall Paper, i'Am Its, Mirpir-, Window His'le, I'ietures, I'ieture Moulding. R. II 0 Ml THE HOUSE! URNISHER F ront St., bet. 6 and 7 MXS'-mim-mw ore from Columbia County is promised at the Portland Commercial Club tbia week. The development of oil in Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon la bringing absolutely new capital and new people that no other industry would have attracted Hallowe'en Dance. Ihe Hallowe'en dancing party given by the Grants Pass girls Thurs day evening ' was one of the most en joyable aud thoroughly successful social events of the Hallowe'en festivities' The invitations sent out were iu the form of tiny pumpkins, and about 100 young people respoudod 1 in person. The hall preaoned a most beautiful and artistic- appearauce, being decorated with evergreens, autumn leaves j lok-o'lanterns aud ghosts. Daii.ty little dressing rooms were arranged, and in each of these was stationed a ghost, who welcomed the guests as they arrived, aud later when the grand march was announced, these same ghostly figures took their plaoes at the head aud led tin merry makers several times around the ball and then silently .withdrew, and pre sented each dancer with a program, after which they disappeared from the scene of the festivities. , Three lady floor mauagers did duty -during the evening aud so thoroughly did they accomplish their task that all were kept busy tripping the ligh fantastio until 13 i o'olock, to; the strains of the splendid muslo fur nished by Fro f. RoelL Miss liuth Dean, Messrs. Wharton, Cheshire and Mahoney. At one end of the hall a pretty lit tle booth was arranged from which cider was served to the dancers during the entire evening. The young ladies having tbia affair In charge are to be highly com mended for their success, and es pecially is much credit doe the decor ating committee, who were responsi ble for the bower of beauty Into which the hall had been transformed, and where It was evident that no pains or trouble had been spared la their efforts. One gentleman, whoso wife was on the decorating commit tee, was heard' to, cheerfully declare that he had -wad notbjng toteaf during Ihe week of leooratlug, biA h,is condi tion was aill very favorable for rfanolng, JtinarentW. 1 Li s L The boys jsare'uffw "It" nd iis nopea iney sw 111, soon be able tooffer ' something "almost as good." To the Public Owing to the constant Increase in myCjewelry business, I have found hit old quarters too small and now I am moving into the building wblch has been used by C. F. Dixon, tbe dry. goods merchant, whore I will be better able to look after my many customers. Coma In and see me in my new quarters. A. LETCHER. 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