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i 1 Cimni, weigh and meant ereryfnitif you Any American Grocer. The White House Grocery ORANGES ARE THEY SWEET? Yes we have them, a ship ment just arrived from the grower direct. Malta Bloods and fancy Navals, 25c 30c and 35c per dozen. Bleached Celery 6410c ! Black orWh ite Figs f 111 UUIK IUC z ii. i r Home grown Saur Kraut 10c per quart. lb- Heinzes Sweet and Saur Pickels. Have you tried ;them? Remember we have Fresh Bread Dailey Home-made Fancy Cakes -m 3 o,i luusuay aiiu outuruay. The White House Grocery The Ten and Coffee House X Items of Personal ) Interest. ! A. W. Moon spent Tuesday and Wednesday in the city ou business and calling on old friends. D J Beakey of Portland i spending a few weeks in Grants Pass in the interest of the Woodmen of the World. Mra. M. T. TJtley returned Sunday from a visit at Ashland, with her husband, who is engaged in building. Andy Col via has severed his con nection with the CoosBay Manufactur ing Co., and returned to Grai ti Pass. J E Barkdull of th Medford Mail business force was in Grants Pass Tuesday in an endeavor to secure a printer. , Fred Iabam was taken to Portland Monday evening to undergo an opera tion for appendicitis. He was accom panied by Mrs. Isham. Palace of Sweets factory makes all their own candies. Front St., next to Model Drag Store. 3-7 It W E Willis of the Courier editorial force baa been confined at his home since Saturday with a case of the grip. Ha will probably be on hand again next week. C E Chenoweth, wife and child, of Redding, Cal , ; are visiting Mr. Chenoweth' uncle H L Herlznger. It is probable that they will locate here Doctors Stewart and Sethers of Glendale and Will A. Leonard of Kerby spent Tuesday in town to take the last degrees ia the Royal Arch Masonry. Allen McKenz'e returned Monday morning from Saoramonto, and ex pects ta remain at his home here for some time. Mr. and Mrs August Goettsche left Thursday for billard, to visit Mr. Goettsche's parents. They will also visit at Roseburg before returning home. Chas. J. Smyths returned from Coos Bay Sunday'and will remain ber for a month or mora. His mother, Mi. Gamble intends returning to the coast with him. John Saner, formerly in the saloon business in Grin; Pass is bow per manently located in f Crescent City, having purchased the Creaoent City Berwery property. Frank and 13 S Blanton of Eugene arrived in Grant Pass this week and will apsnd the spring In prospecting. Frank Bluton has been a "resident of this plaoe for several years pre vious to going to Eugne. Dr B F Devore of San Fianoisoo ia visiting his rousln, W H Fallln this week, returning from Portland where he appeared before the Medical Asso ciation. The doctor spent several years in the Philippine, being one of the first to enlist in the educational service Miss B rtha McCann arrived Satur day from Waitsbnrg, Wash., and will spend several weeks with hr parents at Kerby. Miss McCann haa been clerking in the stere of her uncle. 8. F. Patton. a former resident J of Grants Pass, hot for the past 1 aeveral years a merchant- of Waitsbnrg. ; n n i T. , n n Geo. Popham of anconver, tJ. v., I .tntinnd nff in Orantji Pas on bin re-; turn home from an Eastern visit and spent a week with his aister, Mrs. R. L. Disbrow and family. Mr. Pop- ham returned Weduesday and was ; Josephine county for over a half oen accompnie'd by Miss Vesta Disbrow, tnry, coming to this section in 1861 who will make Vancouver her h ome. Miss Ethel Palmer spent Monday in ; Medford to preside at the piano for the Gloria Dara entertainment, The Medford papers speak highly of Miss Palmer's playing. The Gloria Dare entertainment in Medford was a great Improvement over the one given at Grants Pass. Miss Dare herself was in much better condition for sing ing and fpany features of entertain ment were added. Mine Winifred Robley, of the River side school, spent Sator-lay and Sun day in Ashland in order to visit her brother, Bayard Robley, mauager of the Robley Quartet which gave an en tertainment here Friday night. Mr Robley, aside from being managei of the company sings serond tenor in the quartet and tak"8 the impersonation part The company gave a good enter tainment which was well received Aft-r the concert the company was tendered a reception at the Guild hall by a number of the Grants Pass teachers. Northern California a far south is Red Bluff is'under a blanket of snow, which fell daring a heavy storm Saturday and J Sunday. At some points along the railroad line through the Sacramento canyon, the .fall reached a depthcf two feet, and the railroad had to fight drifting snow on its tracks. The snow has not crossed the Sifkiyons into Oregon as yet, thousli rsin conditions have pre v,i ltd here today. ROGUE RIVER COURIER. GRANTS BORN. FIKLDS At Miwouri Flat, Friday. February 3; 1908. to Mr aud Mra Hurry Fields. arm i GETHING At Granite Glade Fruit Farm on Tueadav, February 4, 1904. to Mr. anad Mrs.H E Getuiug. a nine pound sou MAKKHD. PROCrOR SHAMBROOK At the home of Mayor J C Smith. Grant i Fa s, Oregon Sunday, February 21, 1908. Peter Parley Proctor and Mils Georgia Shambronk, Rev. J Hoi liugsworth officiating. The young people are well known in Grants Pass. The groom bai grown to manhood in oar niid.t ana is now a progreasive basioeis man. The bride, a daaghter of Mra J C Smith ha redded here a Lumber of year and ha a wide circle of friend. The young couple left on the evening train Sunday for a short star at New port, and they will visit au nncle of the bride at JefTraon, returning home in two or three week. STRONG VALEN At Takilma, Ore., Sunday, January 2. 1908 Ed ward Strong and Mian Delia Valeo. SMITH WARD At the ieslden.ee of J H. Ward, Granti Page, Oregon, Feb. 3, 1908, Tra W. Smith and Mia Edna Ward, Judge Stephen Jewell, officiating. Mr. Smith la one of our enterprising young men, and hi young bride is the daughter of our townsman J. H. Ward. The wedding wag attended by a few friend and relativea, who with, the groom and bride enjoyed a bounti fol feast of good thing. Wedding presents of substantial kinds were in evidence. DIED. MITCHELL At Columbia Sta., Seat tle, Wash., January 11, 1808, Sam uel Marihall Mitchell, agtd 83 vears. Rev. Samubl Mitchell died at the' fumily residence in Columbia city, after an illness of four weeks. Sev eral years ago he had an attaok of paralysis from which be never re covered. He is survived by three sons and a daughter. One son, William T. Mitchll and his daughter, Mrs. Eva Emerson, live in Seattle, Wash, The other two sons living Kansas. Mr. Mitchell was born in Clark oonnty, Kentucky. He was a car penter as. well as minister and was ordained in the Methodist church. He preached his last sermon at Port Orchard, Wash.,- several years ago. After leaving Kentucky be lived suc cessively in Indiana, Icwa, Kansas and Oregon. SMITH At Giants Pass. Tuesday, February 4, 1908, Milton Smith, aged 75 years, 10 months, of acute articular rheumatism. STONE At Grants Pass. Sturdaay, February 1, 1908, Mrs. .Sarah Stone, agd 40 years. Ths funeral services were beld at the residence of a son-in-law. Mr. Oorbett, and the interment made at the Granite Hill cemetery. SIMPKINS-At Merlin. Monday, Feb ruary 8, 1908, Mrs Caroline Sirup kins, of pueumonia, aged 08 years. Deceased came to Oregon about 1860. She was later married to Ben Simpkins, he being her second husband and S3 years ago they came to Jospehine coonty. The deueased 'eaves a son, Ben and a daughter, Mrs. Ella Gibson The fnneral was "eld at Bethany Presbyterian church, o" which she wbs a member. bliAlUJN At the nomestead BBout 1U miles from Grants Pss. Mondu v. Vin; ni-r J U'OS, Davil i-txton, Bej go years, Deceased has bepn a resident of During the earlier years he had many exciting experiences with ths hostile i Indans: The interment was at Pleas-1 , nl niu cemetery. i STRICKER At the family home on WeVt B street. Tuesday, February 4, 1908, Frances Elizabwth, only daagh ter of Dr. aud Mrs. Fred'k Strieker, aged 3 years. The little one has been a sufferer for a number of months but for nearly a week previous to death had been in a sem-concions condition. All that i I ... .J medical skill could accomplish wa. unavailing, me iuuerai service was held at the home Wdnesdav afternoon and the body taken to Portland for cremation. The ladies of the Epicsopal Guild will hold a cooked food sale SJfurday, February 15 at Clemen drug store, Spanish dit-hes including tamales will be on sale. 2-7 It The aodience at the opera House Monday night was treated to a con cert that might have been considered good 30 years ago in a country school district. The Meneley Quartett as a singing company were anything ' bat good and 'all of their elections 1 were a score of years or"more ago. ; Their musical chimes selections with ' good. The impersonator was very ; ordinary. Col. John Sobieski lec tured to a small audience Saturday night on the '.Rise, and Fall of the Polish Republic. The count with his mother was banished after the murder of his father and the. downfall of monarchy, fie ia a very interesting timl i i)t; ri'ning j-ei?uii. PASS, OREGON FEBRUARY 7. I A Brief Record of j Local Events. X COOCCOCCCCCCOCCCCCC60CCCCO O S Giodoow has filed his petition with the couoly cle'k announcing himself as a oandidate for State Secre tary. ' Mr Gooduow announces that he will stand by Statement No 1. Eugene has just issued 'a oeat piece of advertising matter of 16 pages resembling a playing card, and headed "The Best Tramp of all Eugene." The idea is good bot the reading matter is not such as wouM attract homeseekers. The personnel of the Gillette Realty Co, ha been change! the past week by the additioo of E L Churchill to the working force. Mr Churchill's ability as a auccesful real estate max ia onquestioned and Messrs .Gillette and Churchill will make a strong team. The Ladies Benefit society of Bethany Presbyterian church are planning to give a musical entertain ment en the evening of the 28th in which the "Cradle Soi'gs of many nations" will be sung by small girl in costumes. Mrs. Kinney and Mrs. Ireland have the children in training. Jas O Gibson has leased the store building formerly occupied by T Y Dean and will thoroughly renovate and remodel the building which will be opened as a flrstclass grocery about February 20. Mr. Gibson has been In grocery business for several years and is thoroughly acquainted with the needs of an up-to-date store. His many friends wish him the best of success. Joe Wharton is moving bis stock of guns and sporting goods to his new location on Sixth street, the room formerly occupied by the Ike Tompkins barber shop, which haa been newly painted and decorated. Ike Tompkins baa moved hia barber ahop one door aouth, whioh plaoe has been recently renovated and Improve ments made. Mrs H O Kinney v ry pleasantly entertained a number . of ladles on Thrsday afternoon, the guest of honor being Mra Thompson. Each lady was asked to represent some basins or profession and many were the occu pations depicted by the attire of those present. Mrs Hnghes was successful in gu easing 44 ont of a possible 41 and wa awarded the prize for tier clever ness. In order to find partner, cards were matched, those corresponding being served together in the dining room, wber the hoetess was assisted by Mrs Dodge. After spending some time in looial oonvtrsation the guests departed, expressing much pleasure with the manner of their entertain ment. Mrs. Alice Carlon and Miss Maude Baber entertained about 80 friends at the former's home on 6th and L street, Wedneiday evening, in honor of Mrs. Blanche Dean Harvey. The rooms were tastefully decorated in p'nk and green, with la'ge clusters of Oregon wild grape vines. Progressive whist was the order of entertainment and this wag indulged in nntil about 11 o'clock, when the prizes, were awarded, Allen McKenzie receiving gentleman's first prize, and Mrs. Fred ! Schmidt, lady s nrst. 'lne consolation prizes were awarded to Miss Ethel Palmer and Ralph Dean. After the prizes were awarded, refreshments wore served and the remainder of the evening was spent with music aud song, with Miss Palmer at the piano. At about 1 o'clock the guests deparetd for their homes, expressing themselves as delighted with the even ing's entertainment. Between 30 and 40 babies responded to their invitations for Wednenday afternoon, assembling at the Bethany Prebytefian church parlors, aa gueats of honor of the Ladies Benefit society. JI course tney nrongni witn inem tlmip nririnir Ttinthur,. orrnrirliTHithnrfl j mMn they bt,,)av,d properly. The litila tots from a few weeks old up to five or Fix, all seeuied to enjoy the effort of the ladies in I entertaining, and the older ones en- tered with zest into the various romps, while the w e ones cooed with delight and ccaroely a wail was heard 'during the afternoon. Appropriate ! lullabie were sung by Mrs. W W ! Walker and Mr W E Willis, which had quite a soothing effect on the I youngster When refreshments were ; gerved the little people ere aeated in an inner circle, using the kinder garten chairs, where tbey imbued milk and animal crackers to their stomach's content, while their motkers and the grownps generally ware feasted on more substantial food. The hostesses on this occasion were Mes- 1 dmeg J A Slover. T W Williams, B W Riggs, O R Riddle. 'H'S Presoott I and R H O'Neill and they are cer- j taiuly to be congratulated fur.the sue-, ce's'of the baby party. Each baby j wa present-id with a soavtnir ef the ' occasion, before departing. 1908. SOME BARGAIN POINTERS Newt Note From the Business Men to R.evder. Dr. Flanagan, Physician and Dentist M. Ule'nien frescription Druggist. A splendid line of Royal Charter Oak Ranges at Coron't China Nest Eggs, 8 for 10c; 85o per dozen. Hlr Riddle bdw. Co. 1-81 4t New Spring Sample just arrived, all latest weaves and patterns. Grants Pas Tailoring Co. 1-24 St Special Sale of Millinery at Greatly Reduoed Prices 60 per cent disconut, by Mrs. Waughtal, during the month of January. l-io tf Come and see our line of new spring samplts whioh have, just ar rived. Grants Pass Tailoring Co., Suits, 20 np. 1-24 lit List Your Timber .Land With Herzlnger & Mitchell. ' 12-20 tf Spray Pumps, Spray Hose, Nozzle and fittings. Hair-Riddle Hdw. Co. 1-81 4t The Hair-Riddle Hardware Com pany last week in honor of the poultry show put on a China nest egg guessing contest. Their show window con tined numerous sample of poultry supplies and also an enormous "nest" full of China egga and all were al lowed to goes the number of egga ooutained. There were something like 000 guesses ranging from 200 to 5000. Clark Taylor guesaed the correct num ber 876, and rsoeived the 3 bill of offered as prize. There were two gueasos of 876, within one of the cor rect number. Kamambar I When von wish an easy shave, A good as barbers ever gave, Call at The Josephine Tonaorial Par lor; We out and dress the hair with grace, To suit the contour of the face. The plaos is neat, the towels are clean. The aolasors (harp, the razor keen And everything, I think you'll find To ssoit the taste and please the mind. Ladies' and Gent's Shoe Shining. 1-10 tf AW SCOTT, Propr. BREEDERS Grants Pass Poultry 8. O. WHITE LEGHORNS: Oeo. P. Cramer, with Cramer Bros., Sixth aud H Sis., Grants Pass. First prize at recent Poul try Show on birds. Cook scored 93 points and pallets averaged 93) Eggs, 15 for $1. One cockerel for fl. 50. a a WHITE LEGHORNS : Mrs H. M. Parham, West Main treet at Citr limit. Firt premium at Poultry Show, winning on higbett scoring cock with 93 points and highest scoring pallet with 94 points. Cockerel with points and pullet one with 88 and other 93. Egg guaranteed of best laying strain, 15 for $1. Premiums cock for 'ale. 8 C. RHODE ISLAND REDS: Chas. T. Wilklaiou, North Ninth street. Must sell within 10 days my entire stock to make room for other breeds. All of the beat strain. BUFF ORPINGTONS: O. E. Palmer, box 490, Gran's Pass. The largest of the clean-legged varieties aud one of the beat layers and oh iuks the hardiest. At recent Poultry Bhdw I got drat and second premium on ooekerels and first, second and third on pullets. ' Eggs for sale. 8. C. BROWN LEGHORNS: Theo. P. Cramer, with Cramer Bros., or at residenoe Fourth and A streets. The pen exhibited took one first and one second prize. Good laying strain. Eggs for ale. BARHED PLYMOUTH ROCKS R. L Newman, North Sixth treet, one mile beyond City limits. R. F. D. No. 1. At recent Poultry Show pa won first premium aud cock first prize and he third. Egg now ready for hatching, 16 for $1.60. A few: pallets for sale at $1 eaoh. BLACK LANGSHANS Jacob Meier, Iowa' street. Won first premise? at recent Poultry Show. A few cockerels and pullets for sal. BARRED 1 L.0 "TH RuOKS: Three Cedar Poaltry Yard. John Mummers, i ion Mo Mi Sixth St. My chickens are thor oughbred and are u.u tj auk m especially brad for good layers. Eggs for sale. Older huh U'-i.'n for oue any old chicks for future delivery. Order early. A. U. BANNARD Reduction Sale of FURNITURE Beginning Monday, Jan. 27, I will sell Furniture and houso Furnishing goods ot a larg reduction in prico for cash, to reduce stock and mnko roorn for spring, stock. "I mean business." . Wliou you re member that this store ALWAYS sell Fur nituro the lowest, this reduction means mon ey for the buyer. Wall paper at 23 to 50 reduction. White Sewing Machines also at cut prico. A. U. BANNARD, n st. , i BEAN SPRAY PUMP Are the kind that give satisfaction. The time is here when you must spray and we have the pumps that will do the work. -3 Hand Pumps Barrel Pumps Tank Pumps Spray Hose Spray Nozzles Sampsons Spray Cramer Odd Fellows Block Pruning Shears, 1 Pruning Saws See our Corner Window. BARGAIN IN WOOD-Two-thlrdw worth of 200 tiers of Dry Oak given for the catting of same. Nine mile from Grant Pass Ask at Conner Of floe for particular. 1-17 tf DIRECTORY Keepers Association i :: ! ! ! 4