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PAGE FOUR The Eogue River Courier f UBMUHIS EvsaT KBIDiT BT A. E, VOORHIES, Proprietor Entered at tka Poit OfaVe at Grant Fmi Oregea ai seoond-cUws mall matter. Subscription Rateei One Year, in advanet, II. 60 Hix Monthi, .75 Tbret Montbt. ... .40 8ingls Coptat, .04 Advartlalna; Rata Foraltthed on application at tbt of Bee, r ry mau. UbltuariM and reaulntion of con dolenca will ba charged for at 6c par Una; esiiei ibanuooo, FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1909. THE REPORTS ARE UNTRUE. It Is claimed by a certain class of people tbat whiskey selling is going on In this city without let or hind erance and that drunkenness is quite common on our streets. This might possibly have been so previous to the coming into power of the present administration but since that time it is quite safe to say that no intoxicated individual bas been seen. It appears to be al most the sole business of some men to report that more Intoxicating beverages are sold since local op tion went into effect than when the saloons were open.. These men oc cupy the same position In social life that the yellow Journal does In the newspaper world. If the people who make these as sertions were made to tell in court what they know about it, we very much fear that it would transpire that they are illy Informed on the subject. Since Mayor Kinney took his seat it is only fair to sy the town la reasonably clean as regards the booze Joints. From tlmo to time it Is quite likely that some reckless Individual will break the lo cal option law Just the same as other laws are broken. We always will have Infractions of the laws. There are severe ponaltos against burglary and yet occasionally some one breaks In and steals. There are laws against evil doers generally and yet crimes are committed. The severest penalties are enaeted against murderers and yet our court dockets have murdar cases on them. Laws will not la all eases prevent a crime but If the punishment Is prompt and sure crime will by this means be kept at the minimum. This administration was placed In charge ef city affairs because the people bad faith that the laws would be faithfully administered, the Courier has in the past expressed Its confdence In the men elected and Its opinion Is not changed. The friends of the city, those who care for the good name of Grants Pass, should note who It Is that tries to blackea the reputation of our muni cipality by reporting whiskey sales as constantly going on and hand their names to some officer of the city government. Just a word more before leaving tbla subject. Before local option went Into effect It was with great difficulty that ladles could pass along the sidewalk In front of certain saloons for the reason that drunkards and loafers of various sorts wero congregated there. No such gatherings can be found now and ladlos can pass through any of our streets without enrouutorlng the formor condition of things. Last season was considered a good 'year for Grants Pass. Many real estate deals were made and quite a number of orchards and vineyards were planted. This year the Indica tions are that thore will bo more land buyers and more than three times the number of trees and vtnei will be planted. 8 J .11111 It you have not pruned your or chard get at tt very soon and the first dry weather that comes, do your spraying, then you may feel quite certain that you will havo good fruit, providing, of course, you keep up spraying and cultvatlon. The members of the legislature are getting down to business as well as getting acquainted with cadi other. Salem thoy seem to think, Is a pretty nice place to vUlt once In a while. for men who toil Levi Strauss & Co's Gppcr Riveted Overalls lb hind that "WEARS" tU4 SUM La OREGON PRODUCTIONS ARE THE BEST Patronize the Oregon Made Goods and Oregon Industries and Institutions The accompanying personal letter is given to the public because it ap peals to every citizen alike. The Slogan of the people of every county In the state should be "Support Ore gon Industries aud Oregon Institu tions." The home product is al ways as good and often better than the foreign article and the people can make no mistake by keeping their money at home. The letter mentioned is timely and though rltten to the editor might Justly be addressed to every reader of the Courier. Mr. A. B. Voorhles, Editor Courier, Grants Pass, Ore. Dear friend I am pleased to hear that last year was a very successful one for you. It was also a very sue cossful one for the Oregon Life, the only life Insurance company operat lng exclusively In "Healthy Oregon." It Is the one company which so llclts business only within the state of Oregon, invests all its money In Oregon, employs only agents whoso families reside in Oregon, uses only Oregon made goods and Is therefore entitled to your undivided support and patronage. You, being a resi dent of this great commonwealth the healthiest state in the union protected by Oregon's laws, enriched by Oregon's natural advantage kept healthy by the unepualled healthful conditions which exist within ber borders, should feel a keen Interest in the success of her different en terprises, and being la a position to carry life Insurance you will be In terested, no doubt, In learning of our record for 1908. Laat March we paid our first dividend to policy holders which was the most liberal ever paid by asy Insurance company. Only two death losses have oc ourred up to the present time. Our business throughout the State has In creased beyond all expectations but why not wkea we are ao Justly em titled to the support of the people. It Is eertalnly to their advantage to patronise Home ladostrlee so long as they can secure so good values from home eple as they caa from outsiders, and when you take Into conslderatloa that our death rate is lower, our Interest earning Is higher, our management more economical, our securities better (Oregon ex clusively) our guarantors better known being men of your own per sonal acquaintance, our organisa tion better, being pronounced by ex pert life Insurance men to be the best for the policy holder ever effected. You must bo convlncod that we are In a position to offer you a more llboral policy at a cheaper rate and better returns than any other Com pany. You will Indeed use Bound Judg ment if you place your Insurance which Is the only safe-guard to your business adventuros, and the only absolute protection for your home and loved ones, with a company which supports a past record, and enjoys present surrounding condi tions entirely unparalleled In the history of Life Insurance. Trusting that you will give this matter a care ful consideration, and wishing you continued succcess, I bog to remain, Yours truly, A. II. CORNELL. Dlst. Mgr. for So. Ore. Coming Hveut. Feb. , Saturday The DeMoss Ly ric band, a famous musical troup of 37 years, at Grants Pass opera house. Feb. 10, Wednesday Soml-Annual Teachers' Examinations. Feb. Hi, Saturday. Prof. McMur- ray's "An Evening of Song" nt the opera house. Feb. 27, Wednesday. Hi Henry's Famous Minstrels at the opera house. Bicycle- Hospital at Cramer Pros. Hros. Prof. McMurray has secured the opera house for Tuesday. Febru ary 16. when ho will give "An Even ing of Song" by his pupils. Fascinating Pyrography, 150 page Illustrated catalog No. 2 free. Woodard, Clarke & Co., Portland. iviion. 1-22-lt The Pent 25c hose now 15c. which Is less t li it it cost, ns we are cutting out all ineu's f'jrn'.nblng goods, and when the present stoek Is gone wo are not t'lng to carry It any longer . j. iiuruncr & i o. 1-22-Ct Clauss Seizors and Shears, and Cane Pros. Pocket Knives nt Cra mer Pros, : I IRRIGATION REPORT MADE WEDNESDAY (Continued from First Page.) It Is deep, contalnsconslderable hu mus near the surface and Is cover ed with dense natural growth of small timber. All of this class of land with water can be made very productive and for the early crops of small fruits and vegetables would no doubt equal any land in the val ley from the fact that It does not re tain an excess of moisture and will prove a quick warm soil under cul tivation. While very little of this area has been put under cultivation, owing to the lack of water, an ex ample of what can be done Is well demonutraed by a visit to Mr. Hul bert's place northwest of Grants Pass, which has been Irrigated with success. The water Is obtained from a nearby spring and conveyed to all points of the land by a system of small ditches run on contours. In the latter days of November, let tuce, onions and cabbage, and on grape vines and several varieties of of berrv bushes, leaves were still green showing a strong and vigor ous growth. The same condition was true of the apple, pear, peach and cherry trees. The results on this place have been accomplished on a very rough piece of ground, poorly adapted to Irrigation and demonstrates what can be accom plished on granite soil and what could be done on this entire place with water and a little perseverance. Amount of Water Necessary. The amount of water required for Irrigation or the "Duty of water," varies according to the locality, the length of the Irrigation season, kind of crop, class of soil, temperature precipitation, and very largely with the skill of the irrigator. The average of many experiments made for the purpose of ascertaining the 1.2 acre feet for each acre and the amount for different crops a fol lows: Alfalfa, 36 Inches; potatoes 18 inches; tomatoes 24 Inches; on ions, 16 inches; srawberries 26 in ches; orchards 12 Inches; the aver age crop ree.nl rise from two to four waterings per f season. Assuming three as the iriden one acre foot will be required for the three months' season to Irrigate aa acre of land, To allow for all losses due to seep age and evaporation and all wastes 50 per cent additional should be al lowed, making a total of 1 acre feet of water per acre as the amount of water that should be provided Newman M. K. Church. A series of special meetings will be begun at this church on the com ing Sabbath and will continue every evening until further notice. I he paBtor will be hla own evengell9t. The music will be under the direc tion of Prof. McMurray, assisted by Albert S. Reltz and the choir and singers of the church. The pastor will preach morning and evening on next Sabbath and every evening of the week except Saturday. Sunday school at 10, 11. L. Gllkey superintendent. Junior League at 6:30, Dennis H. Stovall president. A cordial Invitation Is extended to everybody. First Baptist Church. Morning service at 10:30, sermon on the topic: "Fallow Ground." Bible school at 11:45 In charge of R. K. Hackett. The Young Peo ples service at 7:30 with message on the subject: "Two Worlds." Special music. A cordial Invitation 1b extended to all. (hrUtuin I'hurch. Austin J. Holllngsworth, minister of the Christian church will preach on these themes: At 11 a. m. "The All Comprehensive Love of Christ." 7:30 p. m. "Three Judgment Bars." The people of Grants Pass and vi cinity are most cordially invited to all the services of the Christian church. Seventh ny Advent 1st Church Sunday, .lanuury 24, German meeting at 3 p. m. Kngllsh preach ing services at 7:30. All cordially Invited by the pastor, T. L. Theutn- or. First ('hrUtlan Science Society. Christian Science service will lie held In the W. O. W. hall Sunday, January 24. at U a. ni. Subject "Truth." Wednesday evening ser vice at 7:30 p. in. In the Reading Room In the opera house block, north hall. All are cordially In. vlted to attend. A White Leghorn Cock and a White Leghorn cockrel of best laying strain have just been Imported from iVtaluum by Ceo. P. Cramer, who will have for sale about February 1, White Leghorn eggs for batching at $1 a neiiltii; or ; a hundred. THK ltOGl MVEK COOU- A Brand New Minstrel urgan hi Henry's Big Minstrels, the or ganization tbat is booked to appear at the Grants Pass opera house on Wednesday, January 217. car coterie of friends and high-class artists to entertain the public. On the list of brilliant fun makers ap pear such star commedians as uu McLaughlin, Pat crawioru, Baxter, and George Foster, au wv notchers of minsireisj. Henry's list of high salaried sons hirria are names of artists of excep tional ability who will Introduce the latest song hits the kind you wms- tie for weeks aiierwu. effect, it Is said that Mr. Henry bas raised the high Btandard most buo- stantlally. Two cars are requusu carry the scenery, appliances ana electrical effects. A most attractive and entertaining portion of the after part of this big show Is the exact production of the fmr.iful fun of the typical Southern coon as portrayed In the beautiful aftemiece entitled "Dlxey Land," in in which the effects of moving clouds rlDDllng waters, rising moon, twinkling stars, cascades and foun tains help in no small measure to make It realistic in the extreme, Watch for the big street parade at noon, Card of Thanks. To members of the Woman's Re lief Corps, comrades of the Grand Army, friends and neighbors, I wish to express my most sincere thanks for the help you have so kindly given me during my wife's sickness, death and burial.. Yours In gratitude, THODORE MOTT. CLASSIFIED ADS MBW TODAY. FARM for rent 26 acres 2 miles r of town on river road. Call on or address M. C. Garber, R. F, D. No. 2. 1-15-U EGGS for hatching Rhode Island Reds, Plymouth Rock, White Ply mouth Rocks, and White Leghorn for sale at 11 for IS eggs; Indian dlan Runner Duck eggs at $1.50 per docen. : The above are all from pure bred stock. Apply of E. Challson, 400 West G St. 1-23-St FOR SaLB Four milk sows, a snap, will sell or trade for chick ens. Inquire or call on G. W. Johnson, opposite County Home. l-li-2t FOR SALE 1 bleycle In good run ning order, with coaster brake, a good set, almost complete, carpen ters tools and tool chest, 1 double barreled breech loading shot gun, 1 Winchester Automatic rifle, 35 cal. All on easy terms. T. F. Jayne, Cor. E. & 6th, oppo. Josephine. It Window Glass at Halr-Rlddle'a. rot IALI. ONE 3-stamp Marrall quartz mill quadruple dlsch. 1000 lb stamps latest Improved feeder, two battery plates each 12x4 feet, one V.l'.flcy concentrating table 54x16 feet, all nocessary beltng; one 4-foot Pelton wster wheel, one overhead crawl with one 1 ton differen tial blot): All practically nov. Closo to county road, 8 miles from railroad Address F. Clements, Placer, Ore. 1 FOR SALE All kinds of house hold goods. Come in and look them over. Coraer Second and A streets. 1-8-tf FOR 3 ALB Fresh milch cow, $35 Inquire of BeBt-Fuller Realty Co. FOR 8 ALB SI choice lots In the Nelson addlttoa to Grants Pass for tha Bmall sum f S350I If taken la the next taw days. Address Mary Staple. 218 th Ave., Leata, Ore 12-as-tr FOR SALE Good top phaatoa bug gy. Addreea P O. Box St.OranU Pass. 11-4-t! DKSIGNS.Cut flowers, potted plants, bulbs. Medford Greenhouse, phone 606. H-6 tf FUR SALE 102 head of sheep, 40 head goats, all first-class. Will take 4 per head all round. P F. Swayne, Phone 506 Farmers Grants Pans, R F D No. 2. 12-11 tf. TTMifKR clalnTtorTaTir ThT'SETik ol Sac. 18 Tp. 35 S, R 4 W, sit uated in Jackson aounty, 15 miles from Grants Pas. For informa tion addrasa Marie B. Hall, State Normal, Chleo, Cal. 12-4-5t FOR RENT. FPRNISHED cottage for rooms. Inquire box White House Grocery. rent, 5 325, or 1-8 tf OFFICE Rooms in the Courier building for rent. Aply to A. E. Voorhles. FOiPKKNf Everltt Gallery on lf St cast of I.aytoa hotel. Suitable for gallery or dwelling. Inquire ANNUAL Clearance Sale All Goods Reduced to Cost DON'T MISS IT AS IT . WILL BE YOUR-LOSS Good Bargains in Ladies Coats a Few Left Sale Closes Jan. 30 Mrs. E. Rehkopf SOUTH BEND CM1M Plows Are the Best that Money tid Skill can Procure ONE reason why the South Bend Chilled Plow runs easier, scaurs better and lasts loager, than other makesof plows is that the South Band Chilled Plow Co. has a special process in casting their shares, mould-boards and landsides by which they upset the grain of the iron so that the wear comes the same as the wear on the end of a plank, instead of lengthwise, as nearly all other plows are made. DON'T BUY A PLOW until you have examined our line. HAIR-RIDDLE HDW. CO. of R. K. Hackett at First National Bank. 11-87-tf FIVE ROOM cottage, 816 N 7th. St., for rent. Inquire J. L. Scovllle, 850 N 7th. 1-15 tf FOR RENT A new bungalo; 7 rooms; electrla light, bath and toilet.. Inquire 412 Clark and B streets. 12-ll-tf MIIC1LLAMBOVS. FAOa FBNCK The larges single order of absolutely rabbit proof feace la tkls couatry. See J. D. Fran Win. lMS-tt MONEY to loan on real estate. Mortgages bought and sold. Mar cus Robblns, lawyer. 1-8-5 2t F. A. ras. PIERCE Registered Ago Flock headed by one of the famouR bucks of the "Klug Arthur," also other bucks t f differs it Btralns of breeding Docs of the noted strains. Ducks for sale, Merlin, Ore. 3-2? 1C Hit! OregonFlre Relief OcMtnvllle Mutual) Association and the Queen City" (Standard Co.) are banner companies none better. Have reduced their rate try them. II. B. Hendricks, Agt, 8th Street.offlce ground floor op posite P. O., Grant Pass, Oregon, Phone 1093. 1J-4 tf FRANK BURNETT Upholstering Mission furniture tnada toordor. Page Fence TTtte very best money can buy or science produce. Ask J. D. Franklin. 12-18-tf Take DeWltt'a Kidney and Bind. dor Pills. They are for weak back. lng and antiseptic. Rexular size Efle. backache, rheumatic palss and all kidney and bladder troubles. Sooth. Sold by Sabln'i drug store. FRIDAY, JAITUARY W, 100 tMMMMMMwMwtwMWMMM; JANUARY I Have just Secured 54 HEAD Of Finest Beef Steers Raised at the kead of the Applegate River Stall Fattened Theso Steers will be kept fat and brough io and placed on the market as demanded. This purchase ensures the patrons of my market the fintet of choice cuts for several months. Gus. Karner West Front Street GRANTS PASS, OREGON Pittsburgh P. Electrio Welded Fence. Every rod guaranteed per feet. Cramer Dros. are sole agents. s,