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r RIVER COUkIKK. GRANTa f-Asrf. OKKOON, OCTOBER 30, 1908 F Tl t J.t i. . . " - . ,, . ! . - . TTT. 7 Trail of &e Lonesome Pine Have you read it? If not-don't wait-it's good. By John Fox, Jr. the w riter of the "Little Sheppard of Kingdom Come" For Sale at Sabins Drug Store NOTICE. My wife, Minnie Evertou, bag left iybedand beard without just cause pd I will not be resposible for anv jod I will not be resposible lebts contracted by her. fc-S-5t. ELMER EVERTON Sweet Cider. the gallon or by the barrel EBy Leae orders with A. Smith, 1015 I or tb Cth street. 10-23 St lutitit, Ktigk and mewnirc everything you huy American Grocer. NnOW hOW tO Select gOOd . lhi'no-a tor tlio taViln Thnr'a khy they go to THE WHITE HOUSE GROCERY Kew Crop Jersey Cranberries, per quart lsc Hazel wood full cream cheese per pound 20c few Norway Mackeral 15c blirkceS Saltid DrCSSing ew canned Salmon 10, 15, 20, 25c Spanish American Chicken Tom- ales 12J4c and loc panish American Soups (Vegeta ble, Tomato, Chicken) 10c listern Pop Corn, the kind that Pops uipsons Boiled Cider. Sampsons Canned Plums 3 cans for Sampsons Green Grapes 2 cans for wc Kew Celery, Cabbage, Sweet Pota toes, now arriving. Sell Peppers and Corn Husks for Tomales. he brggest bargain in Toilet Soap , "'-bar box Jurgens Toilet sj j 25c;;:: N fillips 11 1 L ill Soap jiUv'nroliably make this their permanent HE WHITE HOUSE GROCERY MORE FURNITURE j ! Our second car of and we aru loading and now placim are a littl- beli iind those who have ceive them in a h-w need now furnuur Two Carloads New Goods beside our and exar.i'u.i PERSONAL ITEMS. v-H -H4H-4 Hilnrv T . : - , a . . . ' vi vwice was visitor this week. a city o- j. crrimei spent few days in aiearopd this wefk. . . cott is visiting friends Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Conklin re tared Wednesday from Portland. Mrs. P. p. Proctor lg Tigitiog friends in the Willamette valley. r... x .Mitchell went to Mailin inis week and will be absent some time nursing. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. B. Taylor, formerly of Woodville, have beonnie residents of Orots Pbps. W. B. Sherman left Wednesday evening for Portland on twines con nected with the timber industry. nr t v-v i- i. a. narns is the gnet of airs. m. Btman. Mrs, resides in Glendale. Harris mr. ana .Mrs. Georgs H. Pease of riactr spent a conple of days in Grants Pass this week, returning home j today. j O. P. Harvey was called to Pitts I bur this ween to the bedside of his j mother, who is 84 years of an and j quite feeble. j Mrs. Sarah D. Hill arrived last week from eastern (Won. She Pnt the 'week 'before her arrival in ' the Yakima Val'uy. Wash,, visiting r o r. .. ' . . I - ne or rne rormer .editor of the Courier passed throngh f!nt. D J , i an- hub ray iai weelt en route to Ashland where she was called by the death of her brother-in law. Hollis Nutt and family will leave this week for Prospect, in Jackson county, where Mr. Nntt will be en gaged for the winter. Mrs. H. W. Dickey and children left last week for their former home in DesMoiues, having received word I of the illness of Mrs. Dickey's mother. Public Stenographer Lilly Arnett, 631, Front Street, Phone 721. 1016 tf Mrs. C. C. Presleyreturned Monday from Portland where she spent several days attending the meeting of the Womans Msslonary Society of the M. E. church sootb. Mrs. S. M. Pardee and ba!y re turned to her home at Canyonvillo Souday after having spent several weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. U. L. Sooville. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Sabin left for Portland Wednesday; evening, Mr. 'Sabin on a bnsiness trip and Mis. Sabin to meet her mother who will come to Grants Paes for a visit. F. W. Roberts of Solum, teacher of the public school at that place, was a pleasant caller at the Courier office Tuesday. He was en route to Medford to attend the Teachers' Institute. Will A. '.Leonard, formerly of this counly, but for the paHt few months a resident of Brownsville, arrived here Sundav to visit 'his aunt. Mrs. Mary 'E. Leonard and other relatives. Mr. Leonard is proprietor of Hotel Browns ville.; Mrs. Geo. H. Stanbroub, Mrs. John L StaubrouRh and Mrs. (ireen, mother cf the latter arrived from Du luth last week and have taken up their residence on the property re ently purchased by their hm-bands in Fruitiale, the new house being practi cally coiui'lete. Beautify your grounds for years to come with one outlay of bullis which are to le found in all the different varieties at the Suar Pine Store. 10 33 2t Frauk Herbater and D. C. Heffling, after au eight .'mouths absence, spent in Alaska in the Forty Mile country. hHTe cociuded thut oranU Pass is ,, gI)est place in the world aud will home after their bosiues interests in Alaska are settled. lurnitiiro has arrived Inisilv en-eu in I w ... li.-.iay. 1 . - with ,L'l;'ri!i!- l"" tool's oplen Wll ill To day, can 10: ct ot pioneers fief Placer was in the citv last Satur Oar, Charley Potts enjoyed hit breakfast better than ever because his wife terved him Folger's Golden Gate Coffee, ground just before using. lo-so-it R- L. Coe received a telfgram Mon day notifying him of the serious ill ness of h s son Albert at Kansas City wjo is now in the hospital with an attack of typhoid fever. Favorable word is expected today. Miss Louise Ayers, stenographer of the Supreme Court of the state of Washington and Miss Josephine Hoi Rate, another statehouse employee, were in Grants Paas Sunday and visited their timber claims iu this section preparatory to proving op on the 88th. J. E. Edwards and wife, who have bevn visiting Mr. Edwards' father, H. L. Edwards, have decided to remain in this oouuty and are looking for a locatioo. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards have for the past eight or nine years been residents of Dawson City. Prank Leouard of Holland, who has been In Coos county oroistug land, and brother, William A. Leonard of Portland arrived Sunday to visit their mother Mrs Mary E. Leonard. Wil liam Leonard, who is a real ettate dealer in Portland, visited Medford ths week. Messrs. W. S. V. Jackson and B. V. Randolph, 'residents of the Hogo district, purchased a yoke of oxen for use in rleariug their lands preparatory to putting out vineyard. Advj pointers on bow to keep the animals moving will be thaukfnlly received b. their new owners. Earl Reynolds and sister, Miss Ad former residents of Grants Pans bui now of Phoenix, Ore., were visitiug friends in this city from Satorday t neanesaay. rne young people are well known and have many friends here. Their father, S. F. Reynolds, is a contractor and builder and is now in business at Phoenix and prosper ing. They moved away from Grants Pass about three years ago. J. P. Donoan and daughter Silvia were in Wednesday from their ranch on Grave Creek 16 miles below Grants Pass. Mr. Duncan brought in some apples and pears raised in bis orchard which show to some extent the long life of fruit trees io this sectioa. The 420 acre place now owned by him was formerly known as the Samuel Hark ness ranch, being owned for many years by Harkness. Along in the 60's an orchard of abont 10 acres was set out and the fruit brought io Wednesday waB from the trees planted at thst time, something over 40 years ago. They have borne froit every year and there is every indication that they will continue to do so for many years to come. Besides the orchard Mr. Duncan has 150 acres of laud under cultivation, most of which is devoted to hay and grain. An accidpnt occurred to the Wil liams stage on Tuesday which came near resulting io the serious injury of the orenpauts. At a point out about four miles on the Murphy road the etage came to the Wolke auto aud the ladies operating it were haviug diffi culty in making it go, so the driver of the'stage, Ed Harriott got down to help them, handing the reins over to one of the passengers, Mihh Oro Willson. When the auto started op, the hotses became frightened aud ran into an embankment, turning the stage almost over and throwing the occupants out. Miss Willson's hip was injured, aud Miss Iva MoArthur, had her clothing badly torn. The horses ran about two wiles before thry were stopped. The young ladies came on to town, but were nuablu to proceed to Medford to attend the Teachers' in stitute, for which purpote they were coming in The J. P. Kenney grocery store on Sixth street has changed hands. Neal Sc Griffin being the uew proprietors. These gentlemen have ordered a large lit w H'.cck of goods and pending their arrival are bnfily i ngaed in reardil- ug the store and fixttin-s. It is their nt'iitu n to ri'ii'luct a firnt cIjvh store n every rt-(cr. The ir-t entertainment f t'1" I-v-ci- ojiiat wihl " prti-etitf.i lit the r.Ta h":i Saturday eveniiiif, mid hu ei't-lLnt attraction was seemed for this an well ax t! three. jut HCUi'i,t ; nan '. e:s. In this connection it would It-well for the citiz'ii of Giatu Fas to r ii; niher that th 'e entt-r-niiitnent- nr" i.ot gotten ur f'.r the i:ir;. "- of making tix.t ey and th' t!:- r;. " of n;Uin; tut it iu w' li oio th" tjj.-itt'-r I a lire '.' h-re , lexp. ri'l J, ti -. w" I..,.- tint inj: tt.a'j-ir !.- i .iriMy hvh tic t I r t ''. 'J'; .t i !. .T.T..T..T..T..T.T. .I..I-T..T..T..T..I. .I..I..I..T..I. J. LOCAL EVENTS. M"I"M"l R. S. Wilson sold his Tourist auto last week to a Medford man. E. J. Lew's, a socialist speaker held a meeting at the Court House Wed nesday evening. "Looking for a Wife" and Elec tion Returns at the opera House Tues day night. . 10 SO It "Bill" will be elected Tuesday and election retnras will be read from the stage a; the opera house Tuesday night. Rev. Alexander Maclean of the Newman M. E. Church entertained the members of the choir last Friday evening in the church parlors. A de licious oyster supper was served. The City Hall Is being remodUd, to provide more comfortable rooms for the council and for the other city officers. If yon have an item of news which will be of interest to the ptiblic, let the Courier know. Either seud it lu, bring it in or telephone it .in, but be sure that it Rets here. Hon. M. C George will disenss the issues of the campaign at the opera bouse this evening. Mr. George la an eloquent speaker and has a good subject to talk on, republicanism. The executive committee of the Commercial Club have decided to in augurate a campaign to secure new members of the olub and as an iu- ducemeot will reduce the admission fee to 5 for a short time. A car arrived Monday containing. the household goods of J. H. Harris, j Geo. H. and John L. Stanbrough, recent corners to the valley. Three other car loads of household goods . an also arrived during the week for families who have located hare. Miss Nellie Miller had quite a ser ious accident Sunday while riding her bicycle. While coming dowu hill a oouple of miles below the city she was thowo Into a ditch, break ing her arm and braising her head and faoe. Miles Molutye has purchased the bicycle and light machiue shop of O. O. Daniels on Sixth Street and will temporarily close his shop further op the street, continuing at the Daniels stand. The old shop will be reopened in the spring by Fred Uolntyre, a brother of the present proprietor. Ms. Nancy Anderson, the lady who stepped off the train last week, has almost recovered from the effects ot her fall, and a few days ago left for her home at Monroe. She came to j Grants Pass to visit her aunt, Mrs. Joe Russell. This was her first visit . to Grants Paas in 29 years. James Savage, one of the pioneers of this oouuty, and fattier of Lincoln Savage is very low at his home, seven miles from the city np Rogue River. He fell last Monday evening, breaking the thigh bone. Uo acoonnt of his extreme age, 83, some apprehension is felt as to the probability of his re-, covering though at this writing he is resting easily. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Ellis preseuted their fraternal entertainment at the Woodman Hall Monday eveuing. The audience was not particularly large but those io attendance were well pleased and kept in good humor from fir St to last. Prof. MoMurray will give a vocal recital in the opera bouce on Tuesday, Nov. 10th, assisted by Mis Lanosta Manga ui, elocutiooist, Mrs, Walker, soprano and Mrs. A. R. Maclean, so- , couipanist. Mr. McMurray's tinging; is very highly spoken of and tliii will give our citizens an opportunity to hear him in a select program of oon oert songs. The time to plant bulbs is doriog the next 30 days. Nothing will add more to the attractiveness of our town than the display of colors pro duced at very little expense by these beautiful com burnt ions. Fur sale at Sniiar Pine htore. If) i't The great draw bridge arrom the W illtiuiett'T lUver, built jointly by the Great Northern an i Northern Pacific Railwuvys ami lriving the largest 1-HW spun of any bridge in tlio world, i ainwK Work truii'S t.-tiiig the 'bridge have parsed to Had fro fir "x veral days. Captain J. A. Edward, of Idaho rails, arrived lat Fridiy to tak" rharge tlie Silvation Ariy in Grants rm and is very anxious that the friends (f the Ai ti,y attei.d th' me)t it.gs. A sp)' ial invitation is exteiidid to all. Anyone having ' oiidhand fii:itr:re r clot 1 , i u th' v wNIi to ivc to tf Army, j: fy th.' fan.''. will i-i f. r tl Tin' i n ! !." it; ri t. Hi -t .1 wn i I p I.il.it:. tl i i'iii in -: U ' till- i!,i SOME BARGAIN POINTERS News Notes From th Business Men to Readers. , Dr. Flanagan. Physioiau and Deutist. Go to Corun (or Plumbing. J. E. Petenoe, Pioneer Insurance Man. M. Clemenk. Prescription Druvitist. A splendid line ol Royal Charter Oak Ranges atCoron't Alfred Letcher, Registered Optotn etrist and Jeweler In Dixon sold staud, Front street Eyes tested free. Bert Barber, of E ton, Wis., sav "I have only taken four doses of De Witts Kidney aud Bladder Pills and they have done for me more than anv other medicine has ever done. Sold bv Model Drug Store. COMING EVENTS. Oct. 81, Foor Great Musical Artists t irst number of the Lyceum course, Opera House. Nov. 8, Mouday "Man's Broken Promise" by Eckhatdt's Ideals, at opera nouse. 10-80 It rov. 8, Tuesday (Election day) v.Miiru uiuuer at x. u. u. r. Mali 6 p. in. Nor. 8, Tuesday Election Returns aud "Looking for a Wife" at the opera houce Nov. 4, ;Wednefday "Flaming Ar row" at the opera .house. 10-80 It Nov. 10. Tuesday Prof. McMurray's Vocal Recital at opera house. Nov. 19-Lee Willard in "A Poor Relation" at Opera House. Nov. 2 "The Holy City" at opera House. 'WORTH REMEMBERING" Housekeepers should bear iu mind. i that when asked bv canvassers nr cers to purchase a phosphate baking powder, that if they value their health they will refuse such powder. Phosphate baking powder is made from burning the bones, gathered at slaughter houses, whether from dis eased animals or not It is then mixed with a solntiou of oil of vitriol. Suob baking powder sells for 85 cents a pound. Be on the safe side and protect your health by demanding the Pure Cream of Tartar kind, whioh is made from the purest of grape. Read the label and don't be de ceived. 10-80-8t Do Witts Little Early Risers, pleasant little pills that are easy to take. Sold by Model Drug Store. Eckh&rdts Ideals At Uto Grants Pass Opera House (111 Th ee!ection returns will be read from the stage as fast as they come in on Tuesday night RANTS PASS Wed., November 4th A Superb, Sensational, Scientific Surprise A Vivid Portrayal of the Far West Lincoln J. Carter's Special Production "The Iiitioducin Genuine The Kxtifiii-.' Limit The Council Fire1 and (iliosl Dance The Att.ict n Old l ot t Kcno The (icnuin.j I'lJian J5ras :v &e Newest Thing's In Tinware Wh have just received in a large shipment from the factory, and we offer the following New Kink Pot Covers . 5 Family Dippers 10 Wonder Egg Beaters .10 Soup Strainers 15 Buffalo Sieves 20 Handy Sifters .25 Oil Stove Tea Ivtllcs .30 Ecg Poachers 50 Cereal Cookers 1.25 Galo Wash Boilers . 1.25 Savory Roasters 2.50 Copper Wash Boilers 3.50 and many others Special 25 per cent discount on Amethyst Cramer Bros. ODD FELLOWS BLOBK Heaters Ranges Notic. The party who picked parse off desk lobby of First National Batik, Monday had better mall to Wilson Mer. Co.. Lelaud, Ore., aud no arrest will be made. 10-BO It FOR SALE One good, green bona and vegetable outter, almost new, and one hay cotter for sale cheap. Address P. O. box 63, Grants Pass. 2-NIGHTS -2 Nov. 2 3 Presenting on Monday Night, the Sensational Play "A Man's Broken Promise" Tuesday Nov 3. in the three act Comedy "Looking For a Wife" or "Brown's In Town" OPERA HOUSE Flaming Arrow" tin- WuiM's 0:t:.i'.r-,t Indian Brass Band of .'Mi. Ir.iiu it.e .M i 1 1 it id- f,!l i.rt'-: tl.i' til.:; th- .f of CO' A. U. ' i t V A. V