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THE ROGUt RIVER COURIER GRANTS PASS, oregos. Published Every Friday. Subscription Rataei One Year, in advance, Biz Monthi, Three Monthi, ... Single Copies, 11.60 .78 .40 .06 Advertising Rata Famished on application at tbtofnee, or by mtU. Obituaries and resolutions of con dulence will he charged for at 60 per line; card of than k 60c. A E. VOOBH1E8, Pkopb En lured at the pout odice at Grants i'aita Oregon, a second-clans mail matter. FRIDAY. JUKE 19 , 1D08. The Markbt Day idea seems to gain in popularity and has been adopted as a permanent institution in a number of towns throughout Oregon. At Lh Urando, according to the Observer, of tliHt place.it lias proven a great suc cess. Eogene lias also adopted the idea, while Tillninook held its first Market Day last Saturday. As sug gested in these columns a few weeks ago, this Market Day oommenja it ai If to the consideration of tiie busi ness men of Grants Pass, as tbe bene fits to be derived are unlimited. Tbe general plan is to set apart one or two Saturdays of each month when all farmers and others who may have fur 111 produce, implements, horses, cattle or any live stock, may bring them to Grants Pass and dispose of them at either private or public sale. An auctioneer should be furnished by the city or merchants; the band should Iw out during tbe afternoon, and every merchant should be a coin mlttee of one to make it pleasant for the country folks on this Market Day. Each merchant should also offer some line of his gocd at a bargain figure. It is bound to bring; a lot of people to town who otherwise would go oIhh where to trade, and at the same tiiun engender a more friendly feel log among all the people. Grants Pass can scarcely afford to pass this Maiket Day plan up. The Commer oial Clob should be the proper body to take the matter op. Tbe easterner, especially if be be from a flat country like Kauras, Ns bratka, or Iowa, is at once greatly lui pressed with the multitude of autoruo biles nsed in the Rogue River Valley. DrHplte that we are nestled here in portion of the beautiful Oasoades automobiles are more numerous than sections of the states above mentioned and more and 'ouger trips are made than In those countries. Indeed there are few days when an auto party en route from Portland to somewhere down in California does not stop here in Grants Pass. Distances or the mountains have no terrors for tbe Oregosj antoniobilist, and tbe aoenlu grandenr of the beautiful valley ren der the trip a thousand times more enjoyable than if made on the train. An occasional mishap only adds flavor to the Journey. Verily the Rogos River Valley will within a few years have more automobiles thau some othtr whole states. Chicago has I wen the warmest city in the country for the past 10 days, politically, if not from the mercurial standpoint, all because of the national republlcau convention which convened there Tuesday. Not. in many years, has there been manifested such wide spread interest in the outcome of the national oouveutlou of auy political party. Hvsidea the regular delegates the convention has beeu very largely attended and It is doubtful if so many eminent statesmen and politi cians have bevn assembled in the "Windy City" at any one time before. Tbe Rose and Flower show next Friday will bring a large crowd to town and engender greater enthusiasm in our.olty. Let every body boost. WILL VOTE FOR THE GODDESS OF LIBERTY One of the features at the Fourih -of July oelebratiou at Ashland will be a youug lady represnting the God dess of Liberty. The Godda.s will 1 elected by popular vote. Tills thousands of workers or Levi Strauss & Co's Overalls fa. w IM i IIJ Jr ''" IT.- I (l: ) . J..!. I 7 . . 7: 1J n PU.r .1 III mmm i contest has been so arranged that young ladies of other towns along the line, inoludidng Grants Pass, will be allowed to participate. I Tbe ballot box in this city will be at Russell's confectionery store on East Sixth street, and the Misses Pearl Kearns and Lydia White have been nominated as the champions of Grants Pass. Various of our merchants are expected to allow one or more votes with each cafch pnrchsse. The yoong lady receiving the largest number of votes of whatever town participating in the contest will be elected tbe Gadders. Tbe oonteost should prove interest ing and stronglv advertise the Ash land celebration. 8t TEMPERANCE ECHOES OF THE STATE PRESS Sentiment Pretty Much Every where Approves Prohibition Victory In Oregon Dryer then Two Years Ago. The Register's prophecy, that Lane connty could go dryer than it did two years ago, proved to be correct. The result is a most deoisive one. Two years ago the dry majority was 228. This year It will reach 706. Eogene and Fairmonnt giving a majority of 270 for prohibition. Eugene Register Crime Has Decreased. The vote of Curry County on Pro hibition shows that having had two years of no saloons, tbe people wete satisifed that it was a good thing and many voters who voted wet, two years ago, .voted dry thisrear because they have seen that crime has de creased, that expenses are diminishsd, that rowdyism is a whiskey evil, and that many a man is pract ically reformed of drunkenness, and his family is happier and more comfort able. The vote of Currv County honors her throughout tbe state, and she will never be classed as a saloon county again. Port Orford Tribune. Work Not Yet Done. The victory won by the temperance forces In Oregon at the election June 1, was little short of wonderful, bat the work is not yet done. It will re quire untiring vigilenoe and energy on tbe part of the officials to prevent the sale of liquor in the "dry" counties. The majority of the voters have expressed tlieussevles as being in favor of the prohibitory law and it is the doty of every citizen to do his part to see tbat law is enforced. If, at tbe end of two years, it is found that it has been unprofitable, either from a moral or economic standpoint, there will be an oppor tunity for a change. Canoyuv ills Echo. Thirsty Trip On Trains. Tbe time between drinks under the same conditions will be even longer to tbe tourist 00 the Southern Pacific trains. After entering the state from California be must appease bis thirst entirely with Ice water until tbe train enters Marion oounty, and then he cau drink as much as he desires and the capacity of his ptire will permit until he reaches Portland, inasmuch as Marion 'and Clackamas counties votd to continue the saloons. Jack- sou, Josephine, Douglas, LJtne and Linn, however, the other counties to the south and through which the road of tbe Southern Pacific peases, have voted to oust the saloous beginning July 1. Medford Oregoniau. Dou't wear yourself out with that old law a mower. Get oue of those Mall Bearing Lawn Mowers at Hair Riddle's. 6-13 lit GRANTS PASS HAS THREE IN THE LIST Tbe Courier is in receipt this week of the announcement of the. thirty- second annual commeuocment at tbe University of Oregon, together with a list of the members of tbe claas and lbs residences of each. Exclusive of tbe df pertuieuta of medicine and law the class this year numbers (8. It is commendablo to tbe city of Grants Paas as well as an honor to tbe respective families that three of our young people are included in tbe class of IV08 of the State University. They are Miss Moiella Hair and Claudius and Kirkman Robinson. Upon the two former has been con ferred the degree of Bachelor of Arts and upon tbe latter, Master of Arts. The exercises are to be held June 21 -'.'A, and the , musical programs tor commencement week pruruis to be the beet iu the educational history of tbe northwes The Southern Pacific has granted a fare of oue aud a third fare. Call aud see INDIAN Motorcycles' at Mdutyre's Cycle Machine Shop, j South Sixth street, below Bottling IWks. B 13 tr ROGUE RIVER COURIER. GRANTS PASS, OREGON. JUNE 19, M-M III I III I II I 1-I-H LOCAL EVENTS. H-M III I I I I I I II M"M- Plan to attend tbe celebration at Wilderville tbe Fourth. O. L. Barlow of Barlow Bros, at Galice was in town Tuesday. O. L. Leigh of Silver Creek was doing business in the county seat this week. Dr. Flanagan, Dr. Strieker and J. A. Hathaway were in attendance at the Masonic graud lodge at Portland last week. The large pile driver which has been at work repairing tbe turn table here has been a great attraction for many daring their leisure hours. Bert Barnes and Dr. Strieker came home Saturday from Portland where they had been in attendance at the annual meeting of tbe Masonio Grand Lod(fl. The California Pine Box Factory started up this week with a full crew of men who are now busy on contracts for boxes for this season's fruit pack. News has jut been received here that Circuit Judge Hanna has sus tained the injunction which will estop the adoption of prohibition at Med ford. Mr. McLana one of the rcent arrivals here who has been emploved in the new box factory, lost tbe third finger of his left hand in one of the saws and is now laid op for repairs. Dr. Van Dyke dressed the woond. Corn Oultivitors the kind that works both sides of the row at once at Hair Riddle's Mrs. H. Warner arrived Wednesday from Los Angeles and was met the next dav by Mr. Warner who came over from the mine near Holland. Mrs. Warnr will return with him and spend tbe summer at the mine. The Temple meat market just north of the poHtoffice hns added much to the facility and interior appearauce of iU shop bv the installation of a bansome all-glHS show case for the keeping of its fre.ih meats. The dis play is handsome. Closing Out our stock of Top and Open Bnggles reagrdless of cost. Hair Riddle H.lw. Co. A. B. Cornell and family went down to Galice Monday, Mr. Cornell returning in the evening, where his wife, son and daughter will spend a week with the family of J. O. Mat tison at the Oriole mine. Mr. Cor nell reports an unusual number of Srospectors at work in the Galice istrict, which would indicate that Galice is destined to become a much more active camp in the ntar future. He savs there are miners in there from Idaho, Montana and Washington. The Misses Lucie and Agnes George returned Tuesday from Portland where they attended the bigroffr festival, had a delightful two weeks' visit. Miss Lucie, however, went on np to Ash land to attend the wedding of a friend, Miss Lnella Grubb, to H. B. Carter. The Misses George will go to Kerby for a visit with their parents. Remember the "Sane Foorth" at Wilderville. PRK3YBTERIAN. Regular services will held in Beth any Presbyterian church as nsaal Sun day. Bev. J. K. Howard, of Medford occupying the pulpit next Sanday and the following Sunday, Rev. A.KJ Dodd having returned to bis charge iu Kansas. Fourth of July celebration at Wild erville come and have a good time. SCANDINAVIAN "ROLLED" ACCUSED MAN JAILED Thursday evening of last week while a Swede by the name of Chas. fanning was safe in the arms of Mor pbeus as a result of having Imbibed too frely iu the brew of Barhtis, souiroue relieved tbe till of his trous- eis pocket of 140 aud now while San- burg laments the "touoh," oue L. Lawler, lies lnth county jail charged with larceny from tbe persuu, peuding the next term of the circuit court. Stnburg is a miner recently from northern California. He and Lawler met by chance and the latter imme diately opened negotaitions with San burg for the price of a feed for him self and a partuer. The deal was soon aocouiplWhed through the Swede's generostiy aud the two "bos" wont away to regale themselves on the four bita thus easily obtained. They met sgaiu uext moruing when an addition al losn was sees ml, shortly alter which Sanburg and tbe "weary wil lies" begau "rushing the can" at the b'cweiy iu the west part of town, with the result that Suutmrg ws soon asler p. and in order that they mig't not dmturb his peaceful slumbers, hi new found friends deiartrd. On awakeuing and discovering hi loes he notified the authorities with the result that Lawler was api'rchended at Gleudale. On preliminary bear ing Monday morning Lawler was bouud over to the next term of the ciicuit court in the sum cf ."00, in default of which he is now in jait. A search of Lawlrr's clothes disclcsed '.H) tu gold wwed iu cse of his trousers left. Pioncrr Auyint and M. Co. I'apital ftOO.CVO. K,, vt.4r, Gold f i'ullion; cyanides, ru-h ore, etc. Iviik-tii ; avihjr ,-kv. .Spot ,-ash on Mnu iue-. 131 Mil t. near I', tv Mini, San KranciuM, ('!. FISH OFFICIALS HERE ON TOUR OF INSPECTION Master Warden McAllleter and Supt. of Hatcherlee O'Malley of Portland. Master Fish Warden H. C. McAllis ter of Portland and Henry O'Malley, superintendent of the government fish hatcheries of Oregon arrived in tne city last Monday evening 00 a tour of inspection, and were met here By Mr. O'Malley's deputy! Mr. Kelley, who has charge cf the hatchery at Elk Creek. Messrs. MoAllister and O'Malley went to Medford Tuesday wbeie they spent the day, passing through here in the evening on their way beck to Portland. They were in specting the dams and fishways along the Rogoe River and expressed them selves as very well pleasfd with the present condition of affairs. Deputy Fish Warden Wilson arrived here Sunday evening from his home at Yoncalla, Douglas oounty, and is spending the wees here looking after routine busienss. He and Mr Kolley, who is in charge of the hatchery on Elk Creek, have beeo in conference here the past few days, as Grants Pass is a iort of headquarters for both of them. There has been considerable com plaint among the fishermen along tbe river this soring tbat there were no fish running and it has been discovered recently that many of the salmon have been going up the unscreened itriga tion ditches, and Deputy Wilson has, in response to advice to this affect, ordered every irrigating ditch along Rogue river and its tributaries to be screened at once. There is no doubt but that a great number of fish are running up these unscreened ditches aud in turn set out on the farmers f ielila daring the irrigation season and die. In fact reports have come stating that numerous salmon weigh ing 20 rounds and more have been found in these ditches. Deuutv Wilson is doing his utmost have this havoc stopped and hopes within a short time to have ditches screen- d. all MABREED. BOOSTERS S P I R I T-Grants Pass tbis morning at sunrise at the head- qnraters of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Commercial Clob, by the Rev. Mr. Broadguage. They will be at home to all the good people of Grants Pass and Jose phine county next Friday at the Coliseum skating rink, when they will tender a Rose festival, give an automobile paiade and serve light refresh men ts. GOF F-W O O L E R Y Wednesday morning, June 17. mm. at iu a. m at the city, hall R. H. Goff and uaneva E. Woolery, both ol Jose ph'ne county, Judge Holman, offi riaing. The newly married left inline d iately after the ceremony on tbe northbound train. HOLMES PHILLIPS-Wedn s s d a y evening, June 17, iwa, at o o clock, Chas J. Holmes and Miss Lillian Phillips, at the home of the groom's mother, Mrs. AnnaD. Holmes, Coantv Judge Jewell adjusting the nuptial tie DIED. SIMMONS Tuesday, June 9, 1908, Mrs. Amanda Josephine Simmons, at Hugo, Ore., aged 49 years, seven uionms ana 4 days. The deceased wan a member of the Methodist church. She is survived by a family of 10 children, four girls and six boys. The daughters are Mrs. Effie King, Mrs. Jessie Will isms, Mrs. Mary E. Kuns and Mrs. r.ita j. niuninRham. The sons are Messrs. Robert, Charles, Thomas, Walter, Calvin and John. CLASSIFIED ADS. NEW TODAY. IHOROeGHBERD White Leghorns and Plymonth Rock chickens for ale. Hayden Close, Wilderville. 6-19 tf. Window glass at Hair-Riddle's. RANGE, with plumbing complete, book case with adjustable shelves, suitable for office; mission dining table and two mission chairs for sale. luquire at R. L. Cue resi dence, phone 71. 6-H) it IF YOU have a house or cow von want to sell, or if you want a row or a horse or a burro, try a Courier want Ad. Inexpensive, potent and profitable. Try one. Five cents the line. FOH SALE One sinoln ton l,.., in good repair. M. Day, D stree't! secoud house. west of d. 8-lt) 4t KOK SALE New 4-H. P. Horinn. tal Gasoline Eugine, Byron & J ark ion. 8-inch centrifugal pomp with fittings complete. Martin Angel Western Hotel. fl-19 It FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE Extra 1 wmim iaa. rrice right Will tjtkft Trf -uh ' , r - vwjsb UVKU Ul wmt? good property on cash basis. Clow in city lot for stork of goods or team horses aud wagon. Phone 651, J. D. Draie. 9.19 PI A NO LNSTRi'CTWNSCaTi at Rowell- music stor if you wish riano leMons. 6 19 4t 1908 The Rogue River Nurseries Are strong on TOKAY GRAPES, having about 250,000 fancy cuttings tbat ard rooting nicely in the reddest of land. Ve are ready to contract for fall delivery at prices that will surprise you. We are as well preparod to fur nish you with anything in line of trees and general nursery stock. Conklin Building The School that Placet s TJ E E ! TR E ES ! TRE Ess BUY YOUR TREES FORM "Old Reliable Albany Nurseries" and you are sure of getting just what you order. We grow our trees for quality not cheap prices. GEO. H. PARKER, - Agent Use the $for Trcrut. 1- FOR SALE. GOOD Sugsr Pine shakes for sale at Kinney's Grocery st'r". 6-12 tf, McCORMICK Mower, used one day, " in perfect order, at a bargain. Mrs. m l. k. ujinert, K. r. u. No. a.;or Grants Pas telephone 107X3. 6 2 6t COW Good family cow for sale. Address Mrs. Close, Wilderville. 6-39 tf FOR SALE Tbe fine residence property of H A. ROTERMUND, two blocks from Masonio Hall. En qaire at Parirlock's Msrble Works. FOR SALE Good soyar pine shakes. Enquire Kenney's Grocery, 6-8-tf ONE SPAN good work horses, one driving or saddle horse for sale cash or on terms. WiWon Mercan tile Co.. Lei and 4 24 tf FOR SALE 40 acres of choice red land, well adapted to fruit and grape culture nil under fence, house and barn and growing crop on part of it. Also 4fi bead of Angora goats, one horse, cow and calf. Located on Bull creek, four miles southeant of Wilderville. Address M. l. Bousniao, Wilderville, Ore., or call at ranch, no agent. 8-18tf FIVE unrelated strains of tWnno-h. brel Poland China hogs, all ages, both sexes. Some either bred or open. As good blood as any hogs in Oregon. Also two Short horn bulls for sale. John H. Robinson, Grants Psss, Ore., Route 3. ft-29 4t 7-ROOM plastered honae on In. street, two acres of ground, for sale at t'fiOO. Inquire on premises, opposite Kingwell's green house. E. r. lompaon, tf WILL rent too a ood farm, even miles of city. Best terms given. Write Box 25, or see me, residence corner Oak and Park streets. J. M Adams. WANTED. TEAM WANTED Anvnn. k..i workable team, who wants it kept through winter months for light work, arply to Chas. Meserve for particulars. io.o0 tf FRANK BURNETTtTr,i,ni0-.i mission furniture made to order. ' MI S CELJLANEOU S. Ioril. E I have taken no one hla-k bog, crop off right ear. Owner can have same by calling; at my place and.paying charges. 3. B. Borough, Grants Pass, Oregon. -23 5t HORSE pasture at the Lvnn D. Allen orn v T mu s we8t- Adores KFD No. 3. 6.29 4, - - . . " uut ui me 1 anions bncks of the "King Arthur" also other bucks of different strains of breeding. Does of the noted strains, backs for sale, Morlin, Ore. 8-37 tf Grants Pass Or. BUSINESS COLLEGE WASHINGTON AND TENTH STREETS PORTLAND. OREGON WRITE FOR CATALOG . You m a Good Position High Grade REELS, LINES, FLIES AND TACKLE OF ALL KINDS, GUNS, RIFLES PISTOLS, AMMUNI TION AND HUNTERS' OUTFITS, CUTLERY AND COMPASSES : : Everything For the Hunter and Fisherman Joe Wharton Sixth Street Inspected Sheet by Sheet It may not be necessary, but we consider it important that e(UIPlS (BOMB should be inspected shett by sheet, list perfect paper, and every user of it will find each sheet perfect not one crack or flaw can be found in a hundred reams. Inspecting each sheet of COUIPQM (BMD wow THE OB LUXB BUSINESS PAPER is made in the slow, old-fashioned semi hand made way. It is one of tbe most perfect products of our mills. No other bond paper, no matter what its price, u so highly qualified to represent the high grade house a fact that has long been recognized by banks, corporations and others to whom quality in stationery i an essential thing. For sale by Courier FOR EXCHANGE Elegant new six room bouse with all modern con veniences, fully improved popular cross town street. Near Oakland and 8 F. oar and ferry lines. 40x135 feet lot Small house In rear renting for $10 per month. Total renting value about 45 per month. Want Southern Oregon Agricultural 01 timber lands of 14500 value or cash difference; trade cash basis. Addrvss owner. 1633 Ashby Ave., Berkeley, CaL 4-8 tf EXPERIENCED Sawyer and Engi L A A !Mff,.,v I neer wants situation at either. Ad dress P. O. Box 53, Grants Past- 6-13 tf