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ROGUE RIVER COURIER. GRANTS PASS, OREGON. NOVEMBER 27. 1908 Now The Time To buy a Hot Water Bottle. For a few days only we shall sell a regular $1.25 bottle at 82e. These bear our print ed guarantee t on eac-h bottle for one year. Take a look at our window and you will realize that this is in deed a special sale. V Sabins Drug Store Count, vcigK and measure ettrythinq you s Auv American Grocer, For Thanksgiving' We have New English Walnuts, per lb .'...20 New Soft Shell Almonds, per tb. .20 New Brazil Nuts (Nigger toes).. 20 New Filberts and PlneNuta. 20 New Seeded Ralslns.16 OI....12H New English Currants 12 New Seedless BultanaRalsins.very good 12 New Black Figs, 10c, 3 lb for.... 2 5 New Cape Cod Cranberries, - very fine. Citron, Orange and Lemon Feel. Eastern Sbeled Pop Corn (the .kind t.'.ft pops. Sampsou'r Boiled Cider (for that micce r.eat. Sampson's Sweet Cider (filtered). Fancy Carolina Head Rice. New Japan Rice. Fresh Self - Rising Buckwheat Flour (the finest ever). Johnson's Sliced Pineapple 30 Tillman's whole Pineapple, 31b can 30 OUB SPECIALS "Singapore" Sliced Pineapple ..10 Pimolas (Stuffed Olives) 10 New Cod Fish, middles and 2 lb bricks. New Mackerel, each 15 Chase & Sanborn's Coffee 20c, 25c, 30c, and 40c (none bet ter is there!) , All the leading varieties of Teas. Will have Oranges, Bananas, Celery, Lemons, etc., White House Grocery I A. U. BANNARDl The North Sixth Street Furniture Dealer Has sectred the exclusive agency for this county of the Osternioor Mat tress Co. HHave a large shipment on the way also Cook's Linoleum ;in fine aDd medium furniture, you will not find such an assortment or prices in Southern Oregon. Goods sold for cash or on installment plan. You must buy at this store to get the lowest prices. ! A. U. BANNARD MB II nil n n n in nil T I TT f rutau.iAii inula. 1-1 1111 1 I I 1 I I II 1 1-1 Jnde Nolan, was greeting friends in tb is city this week. The work of placing the piers acre! Rogue River for the new bridge is go ing oo rapidly. American Fence at Hair-Riddle's. H. L. Andrews and family spent Thanksgiving at Medford, returning this morning. Corn Poppers at Hair-Riddle's. G. H. Pease who resides at Placer, was a Grants Pass visitor early in the week. Chat. Short of Merlin spent several days in town this week and was a wel come caller at the Courier office , Mrs. L. M. Kane returned Monday morning to her home at San Fran cisco Monday morning after having viBited her mother Mrs. J. T. Tuffs and other relatives. M iff Addie Robinson, who has been attending the University was called home tbis week by the sickness and death of her brother Arthur. She reached here on the noon train Thurs day, too late to see him alive. FOR SALE Dining room furni ture, book case, hat rack, etc. Geo. P. Cramer, 620 N 3d St. 11-13-tf Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bateham and children leave Monday and expect to be gone for about two weeks. Mr. Bateham will go to Portland and Spokane to arrango for the apple ex hibits oi Josephine county and Mrs. Bateham wlh visit her former home of Hood River. Chas. V. Henkle, secretary and treasurer of the milling and lum ber firm of Kesterson & Henkle, left Monday for an eastern visit. He will meet Mrs Henkle in Colorado and they will continue their trip until such time, toward spring, as Mr Henkle will need to return for spring opening of their lumber mills. A deplorable accident occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Boll three miles from Murpby, last Saturday after noon, when little Freda, their 3-year-old daughter was shot by her 11 year old bather. The boy had been bunt ing and after returning borne ws tak ing the shells out of his gun, a 22-long when it was dischaiged, striking the girl in the bead snd lodging at the base of the brain. Dr. Smith was sent for promptly and has since been in close attendance. As we go to press he has just been called again and the child is in a critical condition with little hope for her recovery. Rex FUntkote Roofing is better and cheaper than shingles. Sold only by Hatr-Rlddle Hardware Co. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. At the morning and evening noun of worship Rev. F. O. W. Parker, secretary f the BaptUt State convention will preach. Mr. Parker is just begin ning this work, coming from Boston wbers he has been awtihtant pastor with Dr. P. 8. Henaen. Roy Hackett will have charge of the Bible school at 11:45. The Young People's meeting will be led by Mrs. Lovutt. A debate "Resolved that alien immigration to the United Stales should be prohibited for the space of 10 years," will occupy a part ol the hoar. A cordial inviutioa is extended to all. NEWMAN M. E. CHURCH. Preaching morning and evening by the pastor. Special music at both services. Sundsy iSchool' st 10; H L QV.kty, Supt; Juaior League at 3, Mrs M. C. Findley tupt ; Ep worth League at 6:30. D II Stovall, president. Card of Thanks. The undersigned wish to express their sincere thanks to their friends and neighbors who kindly rendered their services during the sickness and death of their beloved son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. A .A .Hyde and Children. BOSK. LECLAIRE At Jerome Prairie on November 24th. to Mr. and iMrs. Joe lAtlaire a eon. MAB&IBD. POOL CROOKS At Dryden, Tbnrs 1t,Nov. 26. 1908, Zera Pool and Mis Nettie Crooks, at the Crooks homestead, A, T. Sboeaiake, oificiat ing. These young people are well known in this city and a host of friends will wish them a long, happy and prosperous lile. DIED. ROB1SSON Thursdar, Novomhcr 2fl, 1908. Arthur, sun of Mr. and Mrs R. M. Robinson near Wilderviile, of appendvdtia. luterment in Wilderviile cemetery. KOESCH-CIara Itabell age 1 year, 9 month and 20 days, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Koesch. died Thnrtdav, November 28, 1908 at the family resi dence 14 miles southeast of Orants Pass, of pneumonia. RUSH At his residence near Grants Paw, Josephine county, November 24. 1908. after a linge-inti illness of several years duration. Benjamin Rush, aged t8 years, 11 months and 22 days. Devested was born in Alabama on De cember 2d, 1839. moved, wi'h his parents to Arkansas in 1840. came to Oregon in 1852 and settled in Lane county in i!vo. moveu to joeepnine count in 1807 He was married in December 1872 to Miss Sarah Cuntrell. Four children were the reult of this union, two anna and two daughters, James Richard, Mrs. Laura Mitchell of Crescent, Nev. Mary Elizabeth, deceased, and Phillip Joeepb. Deceased has one biotber Samuel Rush of Crook rountv and one sister. Mrs. John Calloway of Lsne county. Tbe writer has been arauainted with deceaKed (or more than 40 years ami ran truthfully ssy that he was one of the noblest works of Hod, an honest, up right iuan, he placed honor above price and while he scorned everything which appeared to hias inesn and base, his heart went out in pity to the poor, the unfortunate and tbe suffering. He ac ted well his part "In tbis brief little journey over tbe istbmus down into the tide, and always bad a kind and cheer ful word for those whem he met on the way. Vernon Bartlett and bride are vis iting relatives in this city from Rose- burg. This Is Vernon's first trip to Grants Pass since he became a benedict. Paint that wears Patton's Sua Proof Paint is sold only by Cramer Bros. Miss Maude Rast arlved from Roseburg early In the week and viB ited for a tew days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Clevenger, and later went on to San Francisco. Tbe Oliver Plow in chilled and steel, always in stock at Cramer Bros. Mrs. L. B. Wlckersham and baly are In the city from their Portland home, guests at the home of Mrs. Wlckersham's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Umphlett Her many friends are pleased to welcome her return to the city even though it be for a short time J. O .Pope, representing Joshua Hendy Iron Works of San Francisco is spending several days in this sec tion, looking up the mining indus try in the interest of his firm. The JoBhua Hendy Company Is one of the largest mining machine sup pliers in the world. ' Flash," the antiseptic Hand Cleans er (or sale by Oramsr Bros. Pittsburgh Perfect Fenoe, Field, Razorback and Poultry at Cramer Bros. Not in New York, But in Grants Pass; Not in Sample But in Stock. 'iave JU8t received our fir6t import or der direct from the Theo dore Haviland factory in France and the complete sets are now on display. We also have in stock the Haviland & Co. china and you should grasp this opportunity to see these elegant lines. Open Saturday y Evenings HALL'S ART STORE Store Telephone 1051 Residence Telephone 1053 iTiiTiiTnTT t T t i t i t TTTTrTT TTTrTfT 1TTTT j LOCAL EVENTS. ! I I I I l"l"V TT'I I 11 H"I- American Fence at Hair-Riddle's. No one has been heard to com plaint this week of the dry weather Elmer Shank took in the foot ball game at Portland between the Ag ricultural College and the U. of O. There is only one sugar beet fac tory in Oregon It is located at La Grande where 20,000 tons of beets will be handled this season. W. J. Roberts, the engineer in charge of the Fish IaV water prop osition at Medford, has spent several days In Grants Pass this week. There will be a meeting of the stockholders of the Rogue River Fruit Exchange tomorrow (Satur day) afternoon to discuss the mat ter of spray material. Owiug to the importance of the matters which Prof. O'Gara had to talk of at the meeting last Saturday, the buBlnes part of that gathering was post poned until tomorrow For Elastic book cases see O'Neill; they grow with the books. The estimates given out by tbe Reclamation Service show that Ore gon contributed last year approxi mately 31,387,413 to the reclama tion fund, making her total contri bution to June 31, 1908, 18,167.- 822. For the first time since the reclamation law passed, Oregon dropped from first to second place on the list of contributors, due to the boom in land sales in North Da kota. An exhibit of magnificent apple), the kind raised in this part of the famous Rogue River Valley, adorn ed the stage of the opera house oa Saturday during the meeting of the Fruit Exchange and on Monday for the Good Roads Convention. The stage from side to side was banked with the beauties, and It Is safe to say that no finer collection of ap ples has ever been gotten together in any place not only in the state but In the world, for Rogue River apples signify to the world the best. A subscription amounting to $50 was taken up this week to defray the expenses of sending the apple exhibits to Portland 'and Spokane for the apple shows there. The ex hibit will be shipped tomorrow. Miss Minnie Ireland la home again after an absence of three months .during which time she visited In Minnesota Illinois, Missouri, Utah and Colorado. She returna great ly Improved In health. While in Chicago ahe visited Miss Matilda Barret, formerly of this place. The treasurer of the Prohibition party in Oregon has forwarded his report to the Secretary of State, that tbe sum of $566.08 was expend ed for campaign purposes. Trc re port was not sworn to, therefore not copied. A. C. Mastors and F 'V. Kercher, presidential electors, have written to the Secretary of State that they expended nothing for cam paign expenses, but their letters were not accompanied by the re quired affidavit, and likewise could not be accepted. These are the only attempts, so far, to comply with the corrupt practice act, and the legal time for filing sworn statements has passed. The window of tbe White House Grocery contains a display of "Jo sephine county's Thanksgiving" tbis week, conslstinr of boxes of tbe most beautiful fruit imaginable, There are boxes of Spltzenbergs, Shannon Pippins, Black Twig, Ar kansas Black, Arkansas Red, Yellow Newtowns and Ben Davis apples. Just to show that Josephine county ; raises other fruit than apples, a box o. luscious Fleming Beauty pears I are Included, but the main exhibit is , of apples. The apples selected are so perfect that they are atractlng a great deal oi attention. Mr. Bob xlen, when complimented on bis dls- ' play, remarked that with such fine material a Rogue Hlver apples to work with one could not help but , make an attractive display. Agents for Tompkins' Olove fitting corsets Gardner A Co. 11-18 tf Garland Stoves and Ranges, the world's beat, sold by Cramer Bros. ! .Millinery 6a In. Mrs. M. P. Anderson is closing out her entire winter stock at greatly reduced prices, many things below cost. Entrance, stairs back of the First National Back. Special sale ol Oraoite Wars with 25 per cent discount at Cramer Bros. When looking for Chrirtmas gifta remember that ths best stock of Sterling and Plated Silverware will be found at Oramsr Bros. Fancy and plain crocheting taught. 1 Articles made to order. Mrs. Fisher, 1 116 E St., Grants Pass, Or. 11-2S-2U SOME BARGAIN POINTERS New Notes From th Business Man to Haiders. Dr. Flanagan, Physician and Dentist Oo to Corun for Plumbing. J. E. Peterson, Pioneer Insurance Man. M. Clemens. Prescription Druggist. A splendid line of Royal Charter Oak Ranges atCoron's Alfred Letcher, Registered Optoin etrist and Jeweler In Dixon sold stand, Front street. Eyes tested free. Bert Barber, of Elton, Wis., says "Ihaveoolv taken fonr dose of D Witts Eidne'y and Bladder Pills and they have done for nie more than but other modiolus has ever done. Sold by Model Drag Store. Special sale on blankets and comforts for two weeks at Garduer A Co. Thomas J. Brlnkerhoff and wife of Galice spent several days in the city early In the week. Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Clarke of Glendale arrived here Thanksgiving day to visit Mrs. Clarke's mother, Mrs. Dullbon. Mrs. R. W. Clarke departed Sun day for . the City of Mexico whew she will spend tne winter with a sister. - - There is a rumor afloat to the ef fect that L. L. Jewell Is negotiating for the purchase of the Lucas & Son harness and Implement business. American Fence at Hair-Riddle's. M. J. Anderson of the local for estry office, visited Portland for sev eral days early In the week. Misses Hat tie and Emma Telford will leave Monday for Grluntll, 111., to spend the winter at least in the hope of an Improvement in the for mer's health. They have offered their home for sale and alBo tholr piano. Miss Emma Telford closed her kindergarten Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Maxwell ar rived Wednesday from Butler, Ind., to make this thotr uome. Mr. Max well has been engaged in the horse business and was a member of the board of supervisors of his county, resigning, to leave for Oregon. Mrs. Maxwell's daughter, Mlsa Abrams, arrived in the city a few weeks ago and now haa desk room la the Commercial Club and is do ing public stenogrophlo and type writing work. Lands for Hale. Ten ao res fins alfalfa, frnit . and berry land, Ave acres In cultiva tion, three acres in alfalfa. Small house, quarter of a mile from aloe little town sohool, church and;R.R. station. Mas be sold la 10 days. Address Box 517, Woorivills, Ore. mmi 11-20 4t "WORTH REMEMBERING" Honaekeepers should bear In mind, that when asked by canvassers or gro cers to purchase a phosphate baking powder, that if they value their health they will refuse soch powder. Phosphate baking powder is made from horning the bones, gathered at slaughter houses, whether from dls eased animals or not It Is then mixed with a solution of oil of vitriol. Snob baking powder sells for 30 cents a pound. Be on ths safe side snd protect yonr health by demanding the Pare Cream of Tartar kind, which is made from the purest of grapes. Resd the label and don't be de ceived. 10-50 oi Basketball Coliseum Roller Rink Thursday, Dec. 3 At 8 o'clock p. m. G. P. High School vs. Ufe "Nuggets" The High School has a fast little team and reinforced by the services of Prof. Meilke Will put up a hard game The Naggeta will defend the name of Grants Pasa withi all teams this season. Come out and see them work. DONT MISS THIS GAME You can Spare the Money Prelimenary game between picked tearaes of the High' School Cirls. Two gflmcs for the price of one Admission - 25 Cents If Electricity can weld other things, why not Fence? and that the electric weld is an assured success can be pro ven to you if you will call on us and let us show you Pittsburgh. Perfects Fence We carry it in the following sizes and styles. Regular Field Fence 39, 47, and 55 inches Razorback Fence 4W5 inches. Poultry and Garden Fence 4G inches. Every rod of fence is guaranteed and the prices are right. Cramer Bros. ODD FELLOWS BLOCK Agents for Oliver Chilled Plows- GIBSON'S ROCERY Quite likely some of us, at times wish we had used If so, call at our store and we can supply you, and re member you can get your wants; in groceries also. Phone 61, Front Street 51D