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ROOUB RIVER COURIER, GRANTS PASS, OREGON JUNE 26, 1908. LtJr'"' HtS-H-HWWH- "f ............ t,ur,,,. I I i n : . . A A Ak A JL A A A A B PERSONAL ITEMS. ? 'Frank W,llims THE WHITE HOUSE GROCERY F. Hill down from Gold was in the i a r 0r Great National Holiday The Glorious Fourth with its attendant noise, ora tory and hot air is due to ar rive here on Saturday on the fourth day of the coming month hence in order to give a avorv nnn ft (liiiia tn cm in Wilderville to properly cele brate the day we would ask all our patrons and in fact everybody to make their pur chases on Friday, since every American store will be closed for the greater part of the day. On this, the real Amer ican holiday, The White House Qrocrry will be open until 9 a. m, Fruit canning season is now on. We have the now celebrated Easy Vacum Jar. Nothing better on the mar ket. We have them in pints qnarts and half gal. Fluted Fluted jelly glasses (rounded rim) 45c dozen. Farafine and all kinds of jar rubbers. A. New Course. Daughter "Yei, I have graduated, bat now I must inform myself io psychology, philology, bibll Practical Mother "Stop right where yon are. I hare arranged for yon a thorongh oourse in roaitology, boilogy, stitchology, darnology and general domestio hustleology. Now jet on yonr working clothei." For lunch goods we have everything to fill an empty head or a tired stomach. Sliced Beef in bulk or in glass jars. Minced Ham we slice in thin. Oregon Fall Cream Cheese. Large Queen Olives. Finest Italian Olive Oil. Columbia River Red Sal mon. Lunch Mackerel, Sardines, etc. Snider's Pork and Beans, (very good) I2c, 20c and 25c Roned Chicken, Deviled Ham, Lunch Tongue. Comb Hony and White Rose Strained Honey in bulk. Evaporated Peaches, Apri cots and Pears now cheaper. The White House Grocerv For Fine Teas and Coffees. W. James wag Monday. J. T. Powers of Merlin city Monda' . E. A. McPherson of Kerby was in town Monday. Fuller Bnronrtt of Waldo was i . the ctiy Monday. J. W. Beckley of Glendale was in the city last Satorday. P. A. DeFries and wife of Merlin were in tlie cit? Monday. Dr. VanDyke is at liome.this week, nerving a cae of the mumps. Miss Elsie Shaffer of Waldo is visit ing friends in the city this week H. G. Siskron and J A. Seyf. rth of Holland were in town Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. M.. White and Marion ..George left' last week for Portland. A. B. Cornell went to RoseborK Tues day, via automobile to look after business matters. Miss Millie Frier has returned to Grants Pans after the closing of her school at Hood River. 4. LOCAL EVENTS. 4. Comty School Superiuten lent Lin- 4 . . . , .1 coin Savage is at Eogene attending "I"!!"!"!"!" X"I"X"X"XX" the State institute I T-eW. O. W. will hold their io- Mrs. David Bates of Olympia was in ttalietimi of officer on 'be evening of Grants Pass the first if the weekiJmy 3. Members end their ladies Mr. and Mrs. Bleen and daughter of Cadiz, Ohio, arrived last week and will spend the summer with J. T. Logan at Waldu. J. M. Harlow, of Hosevllle, CaL, arrived in the city last Friday and ex pects to make Grants Pass his perma nent home. Mrs. Standish and two daughters who have been spending the paac year here, left Tuesday for Los An- ilea. Fruit thinners at Hair-Riddle's. A.Gigler left last week forKoanoke, Va., to visit his sister whom he had not seen for 15 years. He will also stop at other points along the route. Mrs. Ablert Ooe left Tuesday even ing for Kansas City to join her hus band who bas a clerkship with the clothing department of one of the large department stores at that plao. J. B. Adams of near Los Angeles, passed through here last Friday morn ing in an automobile, en route to Fargo, N. D. He is not running against time bnt is taking it easy to see the conntry. Pattons San Proof Paint at Cramer Bros. W. T. Gardner of Portland, super intendent of the Boys' ana Girls' Aid Society, was in "Grant Pass the latter part of the last week, to look np a coo pie of .cases coming nnder this official supervision. Geo. H. Parker, tlx frnit tree man says tie is selling monn more narsery stork this year so far, than laet and the prospects are favorable for u-uch larger increase. Mrs iidith McGregor arrived here Sunday from Crescent City, to spend a few days visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Ingram, after which she will visit friends in Berkeley, Cal, before re turning to her home. Cherry Pitters at Hair-Riddle's. J. L. Hall and wife aod Mrs. Hall's sisters, Missel Lulu and Mat el Colby, of SDrinafield. 111., am ved last week and will spend two or more weeks visiting the L. B. Hall' and Patillo families. Mr. aod Mrs. Geo. S. Jon h son of Berkeley spent the early part of last week with the C. L. Clevenger family. Mr. Johnson is in the elec trical traction department of the Soothetn Pacifio By. Co. Mr. and Mrs. H. 8. Wynant went to Klamath Falls last week to visit a . . . 1 ' : n L n son. Keturuiog mej win m.o trip to Crater lake as soon as the snow has sufficiently disappeared. They will be joined in the trip by Mr. and .Mrs. C. C. Enlgish, who leave here next week. Superintendent R. K. Turner went to Eogene Thursday to attend the an nual State Teachers Intsitnte, in ses- ison in the University city Tborsday, Fridav and Satordav. He is on the program the opening and closing days, and will speak on "Literature in the Grades" and "How Should Judges of Debates be Selected." Miss Minnie Ireland who bas been spending the past three weeks in Port' land, returned 'home Monday morn ing. The pleasure or ber visit was much impaired, by trouble witb her eyes. Treatment, however, has somewhat alleviated the trouble. She is eestatio in ber description of Port Und and its beauties daring the flower Show. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Thomas re turned last week from a visit wun relatives at Spokane and Oregon City. They also visited Seattle, Portland and other points. Mr. Thomas says while things seem Jto be booming in the northern part lof the state and particularly in Washington, yet there is much inquiry there about Southern rrin. on account of!its inimitable climate and varied resources. proving np on a timber claim.. Mrs. Mnllie Belding ha just fin ished three weeks fetching at Wonder, finishing the term on account of the illness of the regular teacher. Miss Sreveuson. Mrs. Belding left Wed nesday for Engeoe to attend the State Travher's A-sociatioo. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Fav and Miss Luella left Friday for Portland to reside, the thaniie being 11 adn nn account of the daughter's health. They have rented their hrme rlace on Second 6treet to Howard Dickie. Mrs. A. E. Vonrhies and sen, Earle leave Greenville. Mich.. Monday, June 'i0, tot home and will prol ably arrive here Saturday morning, July 4th Earle sent instructions to bis papa to have fire crackers and Roman candles ready for his return. Cal. Wells has sold his home pluco and be and Mrs. Wells will remove to Newberg, where they have bouvht a plaoe. Mrs. Cora Diedericks will ao ocmpany them. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hottenroth of Portland arrived Friday to spend several days with Mrs. J. P. Tuffs and other relatievs and friends Mrs. Hottenroth is more familiarly known by her maiden na'ue, Opal White. Lincoln Hall of Bort, Iowa, is in Grants Pass this week proviug np ou his timber claim. Mr. Bnri rays the farmers of Iowa have had rains to oonteud with this season, it having rained sevtral times a week all the spring. Keater Chapman returned last week from Corvallis, where he has just finished his junior year. Mr. Chap man is interested in athletira and holds down the high jump record. He also carries a medal for pole vanlt won at the Multnomah field two weeks ago at the Northwest Champion meet. Mrs. Robt. Pool and Miss Alice came over Tue.duy from Klamath Falls to visit relaitves and friends. Miss Pool, who for a number of years was a teacher in the Grants Pass schools, has been teaching in the Klamath Falls school for two years past. Mrs. H. C. Kinney is confined at ber home with a bandaged face, the result of a fall occasioned by tripping on an iron rod left across tbe walk in front of the new telephone office by workmen who were putting np an awning. Mrs. Kinney was hurrying and fell with such force as to break the nasal bones. Mr. and Mrs. A. Morris and Mr. Gommel, are at Newport this week attending the annual encampment of the state G. A. It , the gentlemen being delegates from Gen. Logan Post No. 89, and Mrs. Morris, delegate from Geo. Logan W. R. O. Corps No 25. The enjoyment of the encamp ment this year will be clonded on ao ooaut of the sudden death of the de partment president, Mrs. Cora Dunas of Union, whose death ooourred while on her way to Newport. Prof. M. E. Robinson, nnder whose direction "Queen Esther" was given here la-t spring, had charge of the mnsic at the Southern Oregon Chau tauqua at Ashland last season and has also been engaged for this sea son. He will present "aionins ana Seasons" during the fore part of Chautauqua, and the management has asked him to pnt on " Pinafore" for the closing number of the coarse. The professor was in Grants Pass, Tuesday te seen re the services of a , nnmber of tbe soloists who sang in the play when given here fonr years ago. It is probable that quite a nam-1 ber of Grants Pass people will attend , the Cbaatan'qna this season. Deeriog Rakes at Cramer Bros. A. N. Holman, for the past 15 months assistant cashier of the Grants Pass Bauklng and Trust Co. bas re signed his position to accept one with Glass & Prudhomme of Portland as traveling salesman and be, with Mrs. Holman and the two children expect t leave about tbe lOtb of July. Mr. Holman was oblighed '.to make a change aod secure outside work in order to save bis eyesight Mr. Hol man tells a joke on himself, a develop ment of tbe childish reasoning of bis little daughter, who, wh n told by her mama that her papa was going to be a salesman and ride ou the trains and wonld be away from them for several days at a time, aaked : Is papa going to sell peanuts and oranges on tne trains r Croquet sets at Cramer Bros. Better than ever. If yon are In terested in seeing and hearing great are tntred to be present, ana an visiting members. Jns'tbiue chp er No. 26, Order of the Fa tern Star vo'ed, at their meet inn Wednesday night of last week to rlo-e their meetings fr the summer vi ca ions durinx the mouths of July ai d Aegn-t. The eegle will scream at Woodvi'.le on t e Four ill. Among the features of the program fur the day are a big picnio diuuer, lfet"ll and other panie nd fireworks at night. The Revs. J. E. Dy and W. C. Long will he the speakers vi the day M s Ada Walker, one of the in struct rs in the Grants Pass high school during 19 5-7, nt for the past year of Cody, Wyo., now has a posi tion in CliicaRO with the First Na tioual Bank at a salaiy, which she says, will compensate in a measure for leaving tho "Wooly West." Theie is a hearty aud healthy rival ry Del ween members of tbe Portlaud Commercial olob in furoirhiug flewers for its diooratieu. Each day a differ ent member is tbe donor, and flowers are promised more than 10 days in advance. The ladies, too. have be come enthusiasts and have added much to the effect through their ' taste in floral arrangement While starting a fire with kerosene last Friday morning, Mrs. J. O. An dr w, who live over on the Apple gate, was serionslv barued about the shoulders and their farm house, to gether with a greater poritoa of its contents were destroyed before Mr. Andrew, who was at work in the field, oonld reach the plaoe to stay the flaiu"s. Mrs. Andrew was taken to Medford for medical attention and has since been in a critical condi tion, though her injuries are not necessarily fatal. The actual membership today of the Portland Commercial Club, is 1368 and there are 23 applicants to b considered at the regular meeting of the Board of Governors 1400 is a flgare of early realization. In quiries have come from all over the state relative to the membership of this organisation, the interest proba bly being awakened by tbe recent housewarniing held in the new eight story steel home of the olnb. Closing Out onr stock of Top and Open baggies, regardless of cost. Hair-Riddle Hdw. Oo. 108 will register the greatest crop of berries aod cherries that Oregon bas ever produced. Quality 1b mag nificent, quantity almost unlimited, aod while humanity is enjoying thia frnit the maturing hay crop insures a big increase in the dairy output, which baa been greaty benelitted by as good spring pastures as were ever known in this section. Residents of the Northwest should take pains to see that their eastern country friends are made familiar with the unequalled conidtions which niako dairying so profitable here. Fruit picking ladders at Hair-Rid die's. Among others Takilma will oele brate the glorious Fourth and a liberal program has been planned for the day. There Jwill be the usual parade of the humpo-bumpo-rag tagtalliona. tbe grand ball and the fire worksin tha evening. Besides there will be a well outlined program, in olndingthe reading of the Declaration of Independence, races by tbe girls and boys, a shooting contest, the po tato, the egg race and all those. In fact the celebration at Takilma prom ises to be one of the best times in the billa on the glorious Fourth. The Rogue River Baptist Associa tion waa in session at Central Point Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week and oo the program ap peared tbe names of Rev. F. C. Lovett. Oragia Bharp and Miss Daisy Cole from Grants Pass. Among others who attended from here were Mrs. J. B. Eberle, Miss Crayne, Geneva Meyers, Merle Caldwell, Josephine Handle, Vera Whipple, Nina Paddock, Arthur Conklin, Jobn Hackett and Roy Hackett I hose who attended report having bad a series of inspiring meetings. Amusements have been made for a number of backs and foor-horee carry-alls to take passengers to and from Grants Pass and the Fourth of July celebration at Wilderville grove. The rate will be 50 cents a trip on tl e carryalls and 75 cents a trip on the hacks, or (1 and $1.50 a round trip. Automobiles will also be secured but the rate bas not been agreedjipon A Rose Garden in this climate will give you lots of flowers six; seven and eight months in the year, you must be willing to give some time and trouble, and then with the expense for a few tools, your satisfaction and pleasure will be increased one hundred per cent. You may need a HOE, RAKE, SPADE, PRUNING SHEARS, or PLANET JR. Single Wheel HOE. All these and many other tools we can furnish youwe also have plenty of garden hose Cramer Bros. Odd Fellows Block Lemon Squeacera Ferlillxers SOME BARGAIN POINTERS New Notea From the Buslnese Men to Renders. Dr. Flanagan, Physician and Dentist Oo to Corun for Plumbing. J. E. PeteraoB, Pioneer Insaranoe Man. M. Clemens. Prescription Druggist. A splendid line of Royal Charter Oak Ranges at Goron't See the new China ware at Bnell's. Tea and Coffee Store Front Street You will find Sammon'a Vegetable Wonow Soap at Alfred Snyder's res taurant on G street. 4-17 tf Cash paid for Green and Dry Hides, Furs and Wool, J. H. Ahlf. at City Market. 28 tf DeWltt's Oarbolizea Witch Basel Salve. It is especially good for piles Sold by Model Drug Store. 4 18. Alfred Letcher, Registered Optom etrist aod Jeweler in Dixon sold stand, Front street Eyes tested free. Getprioea on the Alamo Gasoline Engines and Woodsaws before baying. J. D. Franklin, agent Office in Ran nie's Plumbing Shop, H street, be tween 6th aud 7th. 4-M tf J. D. Fraoklin has the agency for the Alamo Gasoline Engines. Office in Rannle'a Plumbing shop. H. street.between 6h and 7th. 4-94 tf DeWltt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are prompt and thorough' aod will in a short time strengtbei Weakened kidneys and allays troubles arising from inflammation of the bladder. Sold bv Model Drag Store. 4-8 ltt Geo. H. Parker, the nurseryman, now lias tils ornoe wun J. r,. revet son, who will answer inquiries and take orders should Mr. Parker not be in the offloe! 8 2 Ct First Open Air Concert. Notwithstanding that last Friday night was disagreeably 000L tbe Rogue River Baud, nnder tbe direc tion of Pmf. Stanton Koweil, gave its first open air concert of the sesaon. The program was liberal and heartily enjoyed by the large crowd that gathered along Eatt O street to listen to the concert. One of the happy features ef the evening was a flower shower, in which a bevy of popular young ladies of tbe city, immediately after one of (the selections, tossed a bushel of cat roses into tbe band stand. The band boys, not to be out done, gave tbree hearty cheers. The boys are making excellent progress and the city of Grants Pass, as well as Its director, are proud of tbe Rogue River Band. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Services will be beld in the Presby. terlao eburob on Sunday. Sanday School at 10. Coram union at tbe morning service at 11 and preaching service witb sermon by Rev. J. K. Hooward in the event ngt 8 o'clock. Junior Christian Endeavor will meet at 8 o'clock nd Senior Endeavor at 7 o'oloo. There will be no preaching services in the church during ;the month of July, awaiting the.arrlvalXof the new pastor, Kev. KobertMoLean. Can't Afford It Is no longer an excuse You can buy a VICTOR on the easiest kind of terms t Ro well's Music Store! COMING EVENTS. July 4, Saturday Dance at the Pav age Creek hall. Tickets including supper and horse feed, J. Ire oream, loo. -! lit July 4, Saturday Grange pionio to be beld at Wilderville nnder aus pices tbe five Josephine county granges. Get ready for the Fourth and boy a, White Mountian Freezer at Cramer Bros. Mrs . 11. L. Greeo, who has been on a visit to ber relatives in Missouri, returned to this city Monday. On ber way home she stopped at Denver. Col., and visited her oousins, who are prominent physicians of Denver, and their sister. While there she took In ome of the sights of that beautiful city. Mrs. Green reports it very stormy in Missouri. While there a boy was killed by lightening. She says Oregon is good enough and we had onght to be thankful that we can. be where we can lie down at night and not dread the eleotrlo storms. Mrs. Greeu stopped ever in Woodbnrn, Oregon, to attend the camp meeting of the Choroh of God. Miss Clare Kremer arrived from Rosebnrg Friday and is spending the week with friends. mn nd women, in fine music, fart. The first vehicles will leave at ( a io Bible study, in Cookery, aud lots ' m. and every half hour thereafter of other good things, send postal at 1 from the Courier corner, Siith and G once for further information. 8. O. streets. Parties desiring to makejsure Aahland. I of trantDOrtatioan can make reeerva- miUMUMun - - v ' i - Ore. 8-13 tions by applying to Charles Meeerve. FREE METHODIST. "'Qasrterly meeting will be heldt the Free Metbodiat church (corner Mill and Pine) oommeocing Friday evening." Also Saturday eveoing and Sunday at 11 aod 7 mRev.N. Welter, district Elder, lwill have charge. All welcome. MERLIN ACRES That beautiful tract of land lying just east of Merlin, on railroad, county road, and Grouse creek, is beinR cut into 5-acre tracts and will be sold on easy terms, improved or unimproved. INVESTIGATE IT! Get ths First Ciioick. I know every piece of land in tbe district, know what it will produce, know its value, and can show you the best in any line you desire without loss of time. C. E. SHORT MERLIN. OREGON