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PAGE TWO THE ROGUE RIVER COCKIER. FRIDAY, PROFESSIONAL CARDS M. C. FINDLEY, M. D. Practice limited to UETE, EAR, NOSE and THROAT. Glasses fitted and furnished. Office hours 9 to 12; 2 to 6; and appointment Phones 261 & 77. Grant Pass, Oregon. S. LOUGHRIDGE. M. D. JPHY8ICIAN AND SURGEON Res. Phone 714 City or country calls attended day me sight. Sixth and H, Tuffs Bldg. Office Phone 261. GnU 1'uhh, . Oregon. Dll. C. A. CAMPBELL, OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 2rduate American School of Osteo- pathy, KIrksvllle, Mo. C&ronlc Diseases and Diseases of Wo men and Children a specialty. CONSULTATION FREE. Rooms 1, 2, 3, 1st Nat'J. Dank Dldg. Phones: Olllce 771; Res. 793. ;ruiits Vuhh, . Oregon. MERLIN RECEPTION AND BANQUET Ol'It XEIGHIJOIt EXTENDS CORDIAL WELCOME - ORATORY AND CHEERS Tho Famous Excursion Clones Most Satisfactorily to All (lie Visit JiiK I'arly. B. F. DeVORE, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND BURGEON 'City and County calls promptly 'wnswersd. Office hours, 9 to 12 a.m. - ad 2 to 6 p. m. Phones: Res. 473; Office 941. Rooms 1, 2, 3, Shallhorn Dldg. ' Cmiti Vuhh, - Oregon. IX D. NORTON, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Practice in all State and Federal Caurts. Office Opera House Bldg. Grants Vuhh, Oregon. OLIVER S. BROWN, LAWYER Olllce Cor. 5th and F fits. "CiranU Push, Oregon. 0. S. BLANCIIARD, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Practice in all State. and Federal Vurts. Banking & Trust Co. Dldg. Grunts Pass, Oregon. First National Bank OF Southern Oregon Grants Pass, Oregon Some of the Service that a Bank Iloudui s the Public DEPOSITS The mt(ut nut Hiuipltut of lumping your fllOIH'Jf t lV dMMltlng it in a lUliitbU Hunk. 'J'liin IIhuIi rwmvo I'd postm sulijwt to t'ltft k, or on dtiuiumi CttrtilicaUt of diuioalt or on tiuie Crtlllcti of DtiponitM. 'On tium UpoMU py 4 rEF CENT1NTERES1 DRAFTS Tlie "beit snd c)avit way to trsmfor money it by lUnk lrfu W. eelt I)rru parable In all part of Ue country. 10AN8 V")ne of U moit Impor tant faacuoo of Ue Utek. We endeavor to iuvlr all raslle tneede of our enatomen. 3ipital and Swplna IT8.000 Stoetholders' Additional IUtpojiWHty (50,000 omeens JL1. Hix, rrWdetit J. O. Cammcu, Vtw-IW. It L Oiutsv, Oualr IL K. naottrr, AmI. (Wlr The Commercial Club excursion on lt return from Galice on Tuesday t i .. ,. . t . i i i i ui mm wbk reueneu Aierun ai a o'clock In the evening and at once tho party wore Invited to see the old apple tree. We could not help won dering at the time why this kind of a tree Is bo often connected with historic events. General Robert E. Lee met General U. S. Grant under the famous .Appomattox apple tree and a world power was created under Its spreading branches. Then there's the old song about hanging Jeff Davis on a sour apple tree, and still another song, "Under the Old Apple Tree" and so on along the line of his tory this tree comes in for recogni tion. So in Merlin Is another annle tree connected with the history of the locality; for standing In the shade of its spreading branches we listened to Its history as told by Chas. E. Short as follows: "It was only a few years ago that we realized that we had such a mag- nlflclont monument to the fertility of our soli standing in our midst. A gentleman from Hood River first called our attention to the fact that It was probably the largest apple tree In-the state, and regretted that It did not. occupy such a prominent position In his town, where It would undoubtedly be used as an advertise ment. A short time afterward its picture appeared In two of Portland's dally papers the Journal and Tele gram and then we began to look Into Its history. Among the old timers there was considerable vari ance as to when it wns set out I'liinlly It was suggested that prob ably Mrs. Caroline Sexton, who was here even before the beginning of the "early days," could furnish the de sired Information. I made a special trip to the foot nf Sexton mountain, six miles north of this place for that purpose. That Interesting old lady was Hitting In the shade rending, and arose gracefully In ai knowl.'de nn'tit of an Introduction. 1 sat there several hours listening to a thrilling tale of the early days of the Rogue River Indian wnr In 1 S .", 5 . in which she barely escaped with her life. Then 1 asked her about this tree. Did she remember who planted It? " 'Why, Mr. Short, it seems but yesterday. Mr. Unities settled then. on the creek In 1 852. and the follow year n wagon load of nursery stock was brought down from the Wlllam etto Valley. My husband bought n few trees, Mr. Unities bought some, and a few more were planted near the old Van Noy ferry. Mr. Malnes had no fence around his orchard, and two .wars !.it,.f coin"' 'iiced to bull, It Just us the rumors of an Indian outbreak began to spread. The 21. B. McGRBW, n ON EE II TRUCK and DELIVERY Turnlturo aud Piano Moving GRANTS PASS, OKi:;oN CEMENT CEMENT C It. (JU.KU LAN rhu 144 Craniu Pmm, Or. mm 1 111 10 Haines family came here to my house to stay, as I had three men working for me, and Mr. Haines came up every evening. They re mained here two weeks and, as there were no signs of an outbreak, Mr. Haines grew tired of his long trip every night and morning and Insist ed that his family should return home. It wag on Sunday morning. Mr. Haines stood right there beside that gate. His wife was afraid to go back, and . was crying. He was Im patient, and. said, 'If I had a wife with the spunk of a louse, I could get my orchard fenced.' Mrs. Haines finally consented to return, and on the following Tuesday they were all murdered.' "This is the story as she told It to me, and If you could have heard her so positive of the small details you would not doubt of Its correct nes. "After the death of the Haines family, a man by the name of Per kins hwiiesteaded the land and a few years later relinquished it to Mr. J. R. Lanterman. Mr. Lanter man cultivated It a few seasons, and then the railroad came through, and this land was lncfuded in the right-of-way. Since then the only attention It has received was by a small boy who entirely girdled It with a hatchet the scars still remaining to tell the story. In spite of this neg lect after 56 years Its branches spread over 61 feet, It is 43 feet high and 6 feet in circumference and it fs as sound as a dollar. You will admit, after looking at the ap ples on Its branches, that I am within reason when I predict 56 boxes of merchantable fruit as this year's crop." M. J. Anderson's Talk. Mr. Anderson told of the pleasant and Instructive trip to Galice, the Interest taken by members of the party In learning the needs of the community, the common Interests, of the people of Merlin, Galice and Grants Pass in the development of this portion of Josephine ' county. The need of a railroad In the near future, and the probability that when a railroad went from the inter!)! of Southern Oregon to the sea it would be via Rogue river which the most practicable route. He con tinued: "Hut most of all we now nni wagon roads. I do not want t-j con demn the present roads, th-v wry an improvement: wnen tltov wore made along tile old time trail; now You need good roads to move Increasing products of your splendid orchards and farm lands, arid to move tho heavy machinery to the mines. We all agree that roads must be built. We had the county Judg with us, and would have had the other members of the Court but that unavoidable circumstances prevent ed. The County Court agrees that you should have better roads and Is willing to assist you, but the r , . . . vouii is not always able to do what it would like to do In thLs line. The problem of good roads to Galice Is simply one of ways and means, and at your convenience we will he glad to meet your representatives and take up this matter with the Com mercial Club; perhaps with a united effort we may solve it. We are glad to meet you n this way. s:i-h meetings can only bring good re sults mi. I ...... ...... i . , . " " ICild.Y 10 join VOll in anything th;" -vlll lick) Mc-ii,, niuse It will benefit Cants I'ass and nil of Josephine county." After posing for a picture In the shade of the old apple tree. uK. guests were escorted to the Massle n.,t..i ...i . ..".vi, hiu-r. n nanquet was waiting. At the sound of the gong Mr. Short's clear voice rang out, "Gentlemen ou are Invited," and the 70 nb.t.w that had been prepared were soon filled with good things to eat. There were great plates of fried chicken salads, vegetables rh llfl-loa ... ... berries and logan berrles-nnd tho pilgrims showed h..tr i.... , " ' "CI" ' union by the way they ate. After a long time when even Jim Tuffs could eat no more the speech making be- tnas E. Short acted as toast gan. Williams' Talcum Powder Four reasons for the rap- growing ft popularity of Williams' Talcum P o yv d c r . 1. The finest Talc the world affords. 2. The sweetest, dain tiest perfumes. 3. Most A TL t t i . " i,hlr'K "n you had dreamed of. You 7. 1 lie H iniTffl Inn miw rent i,im i .w . . ---- v' I "f pnninu noles that prevents sticking. 1 hl,h pront q,,an,l,l,,s ii. 11. i, "'M,"" n.ctals were dal'y being taken leaKin fume. mnster. and the way he handled the mairer showed that he wns no r,. I'0. He said: Gentlemen, It I, with nl(.n..r that we welcome you to our city, and It adds to our pleasure to wel' poiiio you after you have visited one of our Important tributaries Galice. Your visit there lis no doubt opened your eyes-yon have B.en irrentnr 1. ... 1 1 r "'i""" ' uiy being taken iiaivuiK uuu 1USS 01 pcr-:nm (, round n smelter nearly ompi,iea, joyeral stamp mills nd cyanide plants In operation, and that the prospects of a few years ago had srown to be mines. Your Hhort stay there enabled yon to see but a small portion of the wonders of that ramp. Greater things etui u w. .vend. You have learned one thing, For Sale lty II SELLS DRUGS AM IUHM however, and that Is the importance of a good wagon road to that district from Merlin. We need other roads; but we have laid them all aside until this one should be put Into -automobile condition. We have decided to make this our one great effort, and we ask your assistance. I no tice among your number a gentle man who has bad vast experience in the building of roads, County Judge Jewell, and we would ask htm as to the mode of procedure." Judge Stephen Jewell's Talk. In response to the chairman's call Judge Jewell responded as follows: "Mr. Toastmaster, Ladies and Gentlemen: I certainly express the sentiments of the entire Grants Pass delegation when I say that we hearti ly appreciate the cordial reception that has been given us on this occa sion. And let me assure you that HARNESS. The Kind That Always Holds " COMMON SENSE Leads most intolllsent people to use only . inciMinos or Known composition, mere for it Is th'il Dr. Pierce's medicines, the maliutif wrdch print every Ingredient entering ki h:m upon the bottle wrap pers and aut Its correctness under oath, are daily gr'tllng in favor. The com position of D. Pierre's medicines Is open to evcrvbodv.vrr. Plrrff bing dc9lrotis of hflvin? t.' v. HTV"i,r. of iuveHlga- (; m 'uf cm ' i : ri ' i hi- biiinuhe, being conl'uciit in Jewell Hdwe. Co, T III tl til., ix t.i ,- tp" coninusition iii.'s is Known the moro wj ni';l Ipir t'W curative moms yij rcog- iicn cine whoilvuiadii of "the active medicinal principles extracted from na tive forest roots, by exact processes original with Dr. Pierco, and without the use of a drop of alcohol, triple-rcfincd and chemically pure glycerine being used In stead in extracting and preserving the curative virtues residing In tho root3 employed, these cicd.'clncs aro entirely free from the objection of doing harm by creating an appetite for cither al coholic beverages or habit - forming drugs. Examine the formula on tholr bottle wrappers the same as sworn to by Dr. Pierce, and you will find that his "Golden Medical Discovery," tho great, blood-purifier, stomach tonic and bowel regulator th medicine which, while not recommended to cure consumption In Its advanced stages (no medicine will do that) yet Ior cure all those catarrhal condi tions of head and throat, weak stomach, torpid liver and bronchial troubles, weak lungs and hang-on-coughs, which, if neg. lected or badly treated lead. up to and finally terminate In consumption. Tiko the "Golden Medical Discovory In Mine and it is not likely to disappoint you if only you give it a VumwiK and uir trial. rDon t expect miracles. It won't do supernatural tilings. You must exorcise your patience and persevere In Its use for a reasonable lenrrth of time to got Its full benefits. Tho ingredients of which Dr. Pierce's medicines are composed have the unqualified endorsement of scores of medical leaders better than anv amount of lay, or non-pr(jf: ss:onnl, testimonials, lliey are not given invav to he experi mental with but are .old by all dealers in medicines reasonable prices. Tvte t LUUJX WW 10 JL IT 1 D B. Grants Pass Feed Store Corner Gth and J Streets. M.WZAXITA A school for boys, Palo HALL Alto, Cal., will give your boy a thorough preparation for college, wnile training him to be litrong, self-reliant and manly. Spe cial attention given to preparation for Stanford. Absence of rigid classi fication permits rapid advancement. Ample facilities for athletic sports. Write for Illustrated catalogue. W. A. Shedd, Head Master. 7-2-8t Legal Wanks nt the Courier. -4 COUNTY TREASl'ItER'S SEft? UALL rOH WARRANTS There are funds in the tn pay all warrants registered on or' fore July 1, 190c. Interest win nnoo t .1. . ,. ... vv,li)c uu, lnls May 28, 1909. j. v Timrt County T:v r.-! 8-5t Leal Blanks at tho Courier,! As Usual Page Fence Four Carloads delivered last week THERE IS MORE PAGE FENCE SOLD IN THIS COUNTRY THAN ALL OTHER MAKES COMBINED THERE IS A REASON ' Pa Hl-ST WIRE, 1JEST STYLES, MOST U EASONAIiLE PRICES ge Rabbit, Stocli and Poultry Fences - LEADS THEM ALL AND WE CAN PROVE IT Why pay almost as much for a soft flimsy ir v ... turors of m.i. fn. .1. . ' V.r. wlre fonce that tbe manufac- 'protectlon against itock, tbro, four or more strands of barbed wire" hnnlH 1,0 v.j .'. . ' 54-Inch PAGE Rabbit-Stock FENCE 0 on up, We is.iit in . ' 1 ,Ice on,y 1 tnch nd ONLY 6c (PELKl MOB Remember that fencing U nil hllllM... MAM want we can get It tor youT ' ua " 811 not what you iV&S; U' tne rast Gaddis & Dixon "VAt PAGE FF.NCE MLN" J. D. FRANKLIN T 1 r. u.!icewithCoro.n(HMhiiardWnrHcompn7 1 vcpresentativo 'ii , raa( o"
