ROGUE RIVER COURIER, GRANTS PASS, OREGON, JANUARY 3. 1908.
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Oregon, a second-elate mall matter.
FRIDAY. JANUARY 8, 1808
We are la reolpt of a copy of a bill
introduced In the Benate by Ben tor
G W. Foltoo, to ' Regulate Com.
Hieroe," which seems, from the pern
al we have made, to be aome very
Important legislation,
None of the financier in Con f rein
ha more comprehensive monetary
measure than that of the old Kan.as
greenbaoker who iutrodnoed a bill in
the Legislature providing for our
renoy that ihoald be "more nouier
oat and Hmberer. "
These are indeed, great rain for the
mining men of Jbetphtne ouunty and
thav are makiuH !luonev while the
olonda poor down the moisture I Sooh
things seem to mean great returns for
this region.
Editorial rooms are called "Bano
turns" became of the sorlptaral
language used therein when the editor
opeus letter supposed to oootnin
motiev and finds tioetry from some
lovesick maiden.
The people of Orenon are thooked at
the dreadful state of afTaiis that are
be I nil developed by the eiaminatiouB
into the manner in which the defunct
Tit'e. Uuarntee A Trutt Cu's affairs
were conducted. We mine our tineas
it the prison walls are not ttarlsg
some of tho ofllcers of that institution
in the 'nee. Here's hoping that they
will gt their deserts and that n
guilty man lnav escape.
Ollle K. Hnediger, graduate mana
ger of athletics at the I'nivcraily of
California, and one of the bent all
around athlete ever turned out on
the l'ai'ltio Oo.t, Is to enter the inin
intt y . lie expects to enroll in a
Presbyterian theological seminary in
the Uear future. Suediger has wou
diHtincMou iu track snd Held athletics
aud football.
It is to be regretted that so ninny
counter attractions prevented many
citwtiis from attending the lnd
conceit, at the New Opera House,
Tuetday evening, for the musicians
have been priietlelnga so faithfully
during the past several months and
weie d serving of a tilled house. It Ik
to he hoped that they will toon give
our people another chance to show
their interest to thec jaipular ninsioil
organisation.
dared critic se
in impiignitig
Because the Courier
hi hi for bis raihneaa
the motives of ineiuUrs of the Jackson
county grand Jury and !iirict Attor
ney Hcaiuct, KM it or I'ntniun, of th
Mfdford Tribune proceeds to n t,,l n a
curtain lecture. Sure Mike! But b.iv,
litnnm. if you could only run ..iu
paper iw well as you would have other
jieopli" attend to their dutlt-e, vn
might merit riTiore support thn you
l fill lo lie gi ' t ing
nnd fi
t Inch you
are loiitnmal'.y hi ling Aa to the
Con r let never having any uews in it.
we notice that the Tribune petsiMi in lv
cllS atntf from our coluintiK, but very j
wldom ha the finikin to give u
rrvdit for the Siiine. lint, what civ '
could be cijcotid fr.'ui a aiuiou pur
Winter
SHOES
Now as winter is hero'
every man needs a pair
of good heavy soled
shoes. We have sever
al special styles with
soft, easy uppers and
double soles, just the
kind for winter wear
R. L. Bartlett
Howard Bldg SUlh St.
"yellow," sheet, anyway? Putnam,
In his efforts to reform both Jackson
and Josephine ooonties, has taken op
on himself a mighty big Job.
NOTES AND COMMENTS
f By Old Man Smith J
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LITTLE NUGGETS.
A kerchief is, or was a cover for the
head when hats were worn by the
upper tens only. A htndkerchluf is
a kerchief carried in the bsnd. A
pocket handkerchief is a handker
chief carried in the pocket or to suit
the scholiast who insists on a severe
literalism head cover carried in
the band bat found in the pocket.
It occupation has undergone the same
change as the form of the word from
head rover to a noee-wlper. Hence
forth let no one scoff at evolution.
ttoakes eat toads, pigs eat snakes
and men eat pigs. Acceding to a
severe logical proorst therefore, men
most eat snakes and toads. This is
only a homely illustration of wbat
men are constantly doing by indirto
tioo.
The mistletoe, so familiar to a has
played unite part both in ancient
and modern times. Before the Chris
tian era the Druids in ancient
Britain used it in their religious
ceremonies as the oak was an object
of worship In modern times it la
need together with the holly fur
Christmas decorations. But the most
charming part it performs when bong
from the celling is the special prlvi
lege of a kiss It confers anon the
couple who stand beneath it.
V
Many blunders are usually mads in
(luting letters for the first three davs
of the new year, so we had better
practice writing the figure 8.
THE KNOCKER.
You ma find him moet anywhere,
hut iu our town he is sit feet iu his
stockings wheu he has any -long and
It' nn and lank. Like a luprraiimiHted
circus animal he hss contracted the
habit of sitting dnwu. He sees every
thing through ioinler glaiae. Wheu
the nun shines from a cloudless sky It
Is j ut the pieiuisor of a coming
storm. We sluill inter are such
high prices for fruit again. The old
style of letting the uions grow ou the
trees anita hia taste. Spraying aud
cultivating are all foolishness. It
doeiu't pay.
He never ccutiihutea a cent for the
mental, moral or material advance
ment of lila town except what i
wrung out of him by taint ion. No
trnina or mails mia hit scrutiny and
yer ha hits little direct interest in
either. Iliird times i unit a knocking
at the door and limit a ready napnnte
from the knocker for he teems to
revel in the thought that everything
ia going to the low wows. He la
never happy unless he ia Miserable.
He think it a mean trick for the
Governor of Oregon to tie op the
hanks ao lie can't get hit inonov. And
I the hanker are jtll raacally scoundrels
fortut keeping (lie-depositors uioncy
Ui,"K p iheheYF'till called for.1
Josh Hilling, mid the worst'thing
ii 1 u t n mosiinito ia that you cau't
take a gun and nlnot it. And the
ort thing iilsmt the knocker" liTTlnTt
you '.can't nhoot hiiu, for itsagHlnrt
the law in Oregon, We can only wait
in patience till we may diga licle
and i ver l-.nn up out of night.
It ruin. Notice.
The time for the receiving of bi,l
f i 1 the ivliM rm llon of a Ml.'M,n.lT7.
acrona Uogne rivrr ha I ,eii exteuded !
to Wednesday,
10 a. in , y .
I 'i t;in in l -
February t, Itais'at
i.hr of the lrl of
f' r Jie h i in- County.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
In converting with the Couri
newgath erer. Chas. King-well, the
experienced florist who located In this
city, last spring, took occasion to
comment after this fashion: "I think
Grants Pats has one cf the ideal
sites for a picturesque landscape to be
found anywhere. Why, I have been
over Europe, through Southern Cali
fornia and in various parts of this and
other countries, where they beaut of
their scenery, but nowhere have I
found anything that would surpass
what we have right here at Grants
Pass." But say, how I do winh that
the citizens would beautify their
heme places. There is nothing they
could possibly do that would enhance
the attractiveness of the place more
than to tear down the old fences and
fii np neat lawns and make their
yards beautiful. And it would pay
them well to do so, for it would cause
newcomers to stop and regard their
place and should they desire to dis
pose of the same, these slight im
provements would add very materially
to the desirability of the property.
And say. Just one more thing let me
suggest and that is that we all pall
together. Let as silence the knockers
and croakers and then we will soon
bnild op a fine city, for we have
evtf ything else to be desired. Nature
has been bountiful In bestowing upon
ns all the resources heart could
desire aod now it devolves upon ns to
get in and put our shoulders to the
wheel aud make things go." When
it is known that Mr. Kingwell is a
handacape gardener of large exper
ience and one who is regarded as
authority npon such matters, bis
words should have much weight
"Have we been defeated?" said one
leading temperance worker in Grants
Pass, as be was accosted by the
Courier man, who was wondering Just
how the recent city election pleased
some people. Then this party con
tinued: "Say, my friend, have you
looked over those reiurosf If not
yon will find them decidedly inter
esting reading. Why, do yon know
that there were folly 200 votes more
this election than there were last
year? And that ia not slL The moet
significant and saconraing aspect of
the whole matter is thsl the present
Mayor only gained two votes in his
majority over what he had last year.
What does that meanf Why. it
means simply this, that we temper
ance people rolled op 300 more votea
than we had last year. Say, you can
mark my word, those fellows who are
crowing so loudly now and who are
making fun of the church and tem
perance people, will be singing ao
othsr tone about the ides of next
June. If we only lacked R0 in votes
of carrying eur ma through this
time, what will be the results when
the good people all over Joseph iue
county take a hand in the battle of
ballots next Juue? To my way of
thinking, tho outlook is most en
couraging and while I for one, would
liked to have seen all our men elect) d,
vet I beileve that we have every rea
son to feel greatly encouraged over
the way the In ml lavs. "
Leading Citiz'U : " ibis ttnkea
inn as bring a good time to pay off
our debts. Mnny people have drawn
their money from the tiaiiku and
ntowi d it awav in various places,
such as old tccktuge, bureau drawers
or other receptacles. Of course many
of these depositories are uuaafe, far
more nnsafe than the banks. To mv
way of thinking, there is one way to
absolutely insure money against lore,
and that is by paving debts with it.
Honest debts do not depreciate and
cannot he lost. If a man pays them,
he bin the fall use of his money.
Thieves niav break into his depository
or pick his pocket, t ut they cannot
teal what he has paid hia cieilitcra
Heceipted billa are worth their face
value to honest men. We suggest
thut those who are fearful as lo the
fiuitucinl future, and especially fearful
as to their own savings, tliut thev
(ia.v every debt they possibly cau.
This will not oulv secure them
at;aiiist the a in on tit of lots, hut it !
will benefit the community, inortas-;
ing tne circulation and trcuiotmg
coutlileuoe. "
"I liked tint editorial comment Ton
made on the wav one cf Medfcrd'a
editor was criticising the grand jury
aud district attorney of J ark sou
county," said one resident, who re
sumed at follows: "We are sorry to
tee the newspaper men bring the
power of the press into disrepute by
thut encouraging people to disrespect
the law of the land. There can be uo
ipustion but what the spirit of au-
atvhy it encouraged by this free lance
m inner in w hich the uews apers so
fte.uent'y i nun sue '.the motives of
j.he
court aud juries. "
It's Time to Think
ABOUT HEAVIER CLOTHES and WE HAVE PREPARED FOR
YOUR WANTS BY LAYING IN A MG FAiLand WINTER STOCK
of UNDERWEAR. MEN'S and BOY'S CLOTHING. MENS SUITS,
something new, from $5 to $23. and a COMPLETE LINE of SHOES
WE ARE THE PEOPLE
WHO HAVE SUCH GOOD THINGS FOR THE TABLE. WE
CARRY ONLY FRESH GROCERIES. FRUITS and VEGETABLES
and MAKE A SPECIALTY OF FtOUR, FEED and HAY. CQV1E
and SEE IS BEFORE MAKING YOUR PURCHASES and WE
WILL RISK OUR CHANCES. j
Granta Paaa
Big Bargain
Canter...
"Say, Mis er Editor, what was the
matter with City Recorder Clements
when hd thought he saw so many tar
keys wandering around on one of the
prinoipal residence streets of the city,
the other days," asked one observing
individual who evidently had been
reading the Courier pretty closely.
He continued to tay: "Looks to me
as theugh ha most have been celebrat
ing Christmas pretty early to be in
such a condition to we" such unusual
things around town. Can't yoo find
out for me wbat brand he is in the
habit of nsingT"
Ben. A. Lowell, the well known
Woodville orehardist, in writing the
Courier concerning other matters,
"peaks bit mind," regarding what
he says that some of the Grants Pass
real estate dealers are doing. He de
clare that they are prejudiced against
the Evan Creek Valley and the
Woodville country and that he has
positive proof of his claims. He fails
to sea the Justice of any sooh dealings
and thinks that it behooves the
Gra' Is Pass merchants to see that
this practice is changed. Mr. Lowell
remarks that he has taken pains to
personally investigate this matter and
that he has been surprised to ascertain
that the Pasa realty men have nothing
good lo tay of that part of the
country. There can be no denying
the fact that much trading comes to
this city from that tecticn and it ii to
be regretted that Mr. Lowefl or
anyone from that locality should the
occasion to make any roch complaint
as this. The Coorii r can hardly be
lieve that this practice ia very gener
al and it is to be hoped that the peo-llew-ho
have been to short sighted
will stop all such proceedings in
ai mi ter.
The animal business meeting of the
Library Aseociiiticn will bn held at
the Library on Wednesday evening,
January 8th, at 8 o'clock.
JENNIE H. Jl'nsON.
Secretary.
Notice to the stockholders of The Ap-plegate-Williams
Creamery Co:
The animal meeting of the stock
holders will be held at the Creamery
building at 10 a. tu. on Wednesday,
Januarv ISth, UK fs ,
Hy order of the Beard.
STANLEY TAYLOR, j
13 5t Secretary. ,
We have the beet line cf Buggy
whips in Josephine county. Bacon A
Kubauka, the uew harness shop.
la-Su If
Stock Ranch
FOR SALE
ON account cf poor health I mus
sell uiv place of U7 acree.'
with household gno.la. a few farm
trig t(nds, Barn. New Small House
Orchard. 80 Acres Rich Bottom
parity cleared! Land, rest lien
lieuch land, tine ouNide rauge.
.'t or A acr,s Alfalfa, off which 1 cut
;t crops, gtn-d Boat. alo fi head of
Mixed Cattle. All goes for I? an
acre On Kckrue River. Address
31. LUCAS,
Agnrss, Currv Co. ORE.
If it's bargains yoo are after, then come to )ur
big establishment you'll find everything just as advertised
SOUTHERN OREGON
kSafe and
Is the Man with a good Ban Account. By
systematically depositing his earnings eiui week, he has
Something form rainy lay
and is prepared for any emergency tat may arise.
Are you one of the fortunates? We inve you to open
an account with us. Be it mall or Teat , you will
always receive courteous treatment.
Interest on time depolts
If you have some surplus cash wy not have it
earning you some interest? - We pay iterest on time
deposits.
Safety Deposit Soxes to Rent
in which you can store your valuabb, papers and
treasures. Y'ou may have need for just lch an accom
modation. Let us serve yon,
G. P. Banking & Twst Co.
CLASSIFIED ADS.
NEW TODAY.
SEWING
Banks,
rant
to do
Inquire
homes. Miag
O. P. restau-l-;i
2t
JOE WIIARTON-Gunt, Riflet,
Revolvers, Ammunition, Fithing
Tackle, Sportiug Goods and High
Grade Cutlery. Front St., four
doors east of Hth. 1-3 tf
First-class meals and good beds, 25
cents at B. F. Banks' Granta Phi's
Restaurant. 12-20 -It
FOR SALE.
WOOD sawing machine complete for
sale eircular taw, 2 H. P. gasoline
engine, suitable for pumping,
spraving. etc., good at new. Will
lie ho id at a bargain. Write or in
quire of Geo. W Harriott, Provolt,
Ore. 12 in :l
FOR SALE-Six head full blood
Hereford Bulls R. P. Gei rt,
Kerby, Ore. n 1 tf
FOR SALE CHKAP-Three ' heifers
one, two and thrte veats old iu thtt
spriug. fine dairy stock, impure of
Geo. Parker.
FOR SALE or will exchange fur town
or country property in Southern
Oregon, merchandise business and
buildings, valued at nl, paying
well, in good ccu-t town. A.l.ir-
Box 1ST, Ya.inuia, Ore., Lincolu j .
tounry. 1 -i.fi 4(
A. F. PIERCE Registcr-d Aug, rss.
Flock headed by une cf tin- famous
bucks of tho '' Kins Aithur" also
other bucks of ditTHrvtit strains cf
bleeding. Docs cf the noted
strain. ; bucks lor si!c. Merlin., re.
tf
FARM for Sale lrtu acres, ,111 in ,.i.
tivatton, good house and barn, etc ,
family orchard and l: rrie. ;m acres
more easy to clear, all frn,tl
and farm land, 40 siibirrigated H't
totu. Oak, pine aud fir tunh. r to
make 2t'0 Cordfi f to, tl rt-e miles ;
all down hanl to railroad and town - 1
miles outrauge fine for ca ;!e!
and pomtry ; thr-c hi n( and I ar-1
ueas, buggy, spring water. Si ju'm. ,
ber wagon, $100 .Krw cow and1
heifer, 20 hogs, f-f.; I,;.t u.,x1Ty
farm implements. I; .i;s,l. ,l ltl
kitchen furniture ci uiph te, a'l s
spleudid water at di or.no n;s ari i in
mile, daily mail, iu K-gui- Ki,r
valley. Jackson County, 1 ir, .n, riiis-t
climate ou earth Rcet fro.: j in
mate. AU coes for i.'.Vv t,i-,.,I R '
IT, Woodville," Ore.
V-'i-tf
TIMBER RANCH-W Ath
house, six aris under f,.v
alfalfa 2,0 0,i.kO feet gr.c ! j u
timber aud woixl tuiVr
sum'.:
and
e S.iv
SUPPLY CO.
Secure
cords vjod; large creek through"
place fin dam and perpetual water
a shinghmtll and planing mill ia
fall operion driven by a turbines
wheel. ; i ideal place for saw mill
fine watepower 10,000,000 feet of
pine sawimber adjoining this place
three mis down haul to railroad
and townJackton county, Oreroa.
All goes t IfiBOu. I t's a snap; the
water rig; is worth it, don't" mie
w"-., .,f- B' T'lor. &?-Oo.
WoodvilleOre. 9.9 tf
WHITE Leiorn fowls for sale, many
foil bloodi Inquire of A. E.Voor
hles. WANTED.
WANTED-o eichangs lis ii.cnbator
for a 0 egg incubator. Call at
Courier oice.
wD-: Exchange Penn. Post
Card lew for paL.ific cast Vjews
"t1" rlmgt Avondale, Pa. 12-13 3t
1100 to lo per month; some even
more. Stoccleau; grown on Reser
vation, farrom old orchards. Cash
Ji'X'';. .Choice of terri
tory. Add. WashintHon Nursery
Company, ippenish, Washington.
TEAM
WATKD Anrnno v..:
workable tru. who wants it kept
through water months for light
work, .ppl to Chat. Meserve for
particulars Vi-20tt
LOST.
L'-oTCoukl! i"'t-r"'"n- Dniber
", Coukli fountain n ui
return to ora St, ii. "7?.
S.IUH.1.
12-27 2t
MISELLANEOUS.
FRANK
mission
ERNKTT-Upholstering,
fuitnre o, to order.
SHoKS
rolled. t)tA .
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work gnaneed. " '"i, " "
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BARCAIX i Will .1t(j hftlr
lor cuttingi.H) cVds or umlt oak
irini-irallj One llnl(. from Wood
li:c, dowihill haul r
nish ,n, u,.- . iur-
Wiodville. ' J'
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TRAYED.
There ...1 ranch near
lipTt eifebrand:
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Ore.
12 2
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w- H. H. TAYLOR
. Fine Street,.
111 M far I".
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