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About Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927 | View Entire Issue (July 2, 1909)
!)AY, JULY 8, HKK. THE ROGUE RIVER COURIER. rAG3THK3. List With Me 11 Lands City Property and Business you Desire to Sell I have aistributed hundreds of circular letters atuonj my many friends in the east and now have many investors waiting for desirable investments in the Kogue River Valley. Will also w ite insur ' ance and make loans. A. N. PARSONS Office recently occupied by Shank & Hall, 514 F St. Grants Pass Hdw. Co. Plumbing and Heating a Specialty Hammocks and Refrigerators Rubber-tired Buggies Road Wagons Everything in General Hardware lit To make rjom for another car load of Furniture which will soon arrive Iron Beds From $2.50 to 40 MATTRESSES and SPRINGS Solid oak Parlor and Dining Tables at prices ! you never bought at before Sewing Machines and Machine Needles ONLY A FEW TENTS LEFT M. E. MOORE 409 G Street, Grants Pass, Orea. Kodol For Dyspepsia Will Relieve You Almost Instantly. Kodol Fiippllestlio BamedlRcstlve Juices that aro found In a liealtliy stomach. Ilelnjr a liquid, It starts digestion at once. Kodol not only dlcests your food, hut helps you cujoy every mouthful you eat. You need a Fufllcicnt amount of pood, wholesome iood to maintain strength and health. Hut, this food must V digested thoroughly, otherwise tho pains of Indigestion und dyspepsia aro the result. V.T.en your omach cannot do Its vork properlv, take Komethlng to lie!) vour stomach. Kodol Is tho only thing that, will Rive thestoiii JUji Ci .i,''' 'ot. WliW lkcauj Kodol does the fame work as a strong stomach, and iocs It in a natural way. So, don't neglect your stomach. Don't become a chronic dyspeptic. Keep your stomach hcallhv and strong bv taking a little Kodol. You don't have to take Kodol all the time. You only- take It when you need it. Kodol Is perfectly harmless. Our Guarantee Goto yourflrunrM ludiiy nn! pet r f.n. lur iHittlf. Tdi'ii iiflrr jrnu Ihivcumi ti Ilia i iillrt" contemn or m iniue u you mn bihI, return tin; Until' to Urn ilrni:i;lil Mid ha will refund your money without iiiicii tioo orilcliiv. V!v will Hx'ti pur tln-ilrun-tux. IVm'l l'f Itii'H, I'll (J run: I'M kiorf thBtmirrnanu'l'-ii" rum). 'I "lntT r ay ullt totlie In M'fl Ixit i ll-only awl tolmtora In h tiuiilly. '1 lie nrvp hott' fitiit.iln nines is Liu ill Mllio fifty ciot Iwitln. Koilol 1 prepared nt t lie Inborator lc ol E. C. DuWitt ii Co., Chicago. your hospitality whl be remembered. "We have just risked the Gallce mining district, and It Is putting It very mildly to say that we have had a 'royal good time. I feel like say ing that Josephine county has its Grants Pass, Gallce and Merlin; these three; but the greatest of these, at rhe present time, is Merlin. "The purpose of this excursion is to bring about, better business and social relations between the differ ent sections of our county. We think that every industry of Josephine county should be taken care of, and that the people of Josephine county should reap the benefits of their la bors. As a nation, we owe our first allegiance to the United States government; then conies our obliga tion to state, county and community. The good citizen Is the one who knows how to divide his fealty. We want a good government, supported by all of the states; good states sup ported by all of the -counties; good counties, suported by communities; and good communities,' supported by true and ioynl citizens. "As a member of the county court, I suppose I should say something about good roads. I can say for the entire board that we aim to do all that we can to facilitate the trans portation of our products atid the machinery that may be necessary to develop our mines. We are putting our roads on easy grades, eliminat ing all unnecessary hills and angles, and making concrete culverts in the place of wood culverts. We believe that good roads are in keeping with modern progress along other lines. But "we cannot do all that is needed in one or two years. Other obliga tions must be met. . "Now, in conclusion, I -want to any that , if these visits and these meet ings do nothing more, they jWlll be the means of increasing our friend ship and good-will. This alone is worth striving for. We want materi al development, but we must have social, moral and intellectual de velopment also. . "I now propose a vote of thaulo to the people of Merlin for this boun tiful spread and their genuine hos pitality." Mr. Short, taking up the thread, said: "If you could but visit other points over. in the Tickett Creek district, or up Jump-Off-Joe, you would find other mines that would surprise you as much as those at Gallce. Then you would realize that Merlin was really a mining center. "We have still other resources the virgin forest has scarce begun to give up its wealth of wood. We are the principal peach-shipping point In the state, and this year all previ ous records will be beaten but you know our peaches. Our apples, pears and grapes will soon be as noted. The past season over 1 00,000 Tokay grape vines were planted in our district, and In four years the will be heard from. W. B. Sherman. of your city, who has done so much for the grape Industry, has' now taken up the sale of 20-acre tracts here, and In a short time there will be no Idle land surrounding the town, and you will live to see one continuous vineyard and orchard from Merlin to Medford. "The age of the old apple tree has seen many changes, and It. will see ninny more. Wo have with us the gentlemnn who homestoaded tho land upon which our town noiv stands, and he can no douM toll an Interesting Ktory of some of these changes. I will Introduce to o Mr, John Lnntermnn." Mr. l.nnterninn's name was re ceived with cheers. Me nro::e nml said: Speech nf John . l.nnlei iiiiin. One of the first m-n to he called upon for a tiU win John G. f.nnt"r- flrst settlers to come to stay, and the land which they proved up as a homestead is now the townslte of Merlin. He sold most of the land to A. B. Cousins and this is the same property which has now passed Into the hands of W. B. Sherman. Mr. Short: "It Is not often that a town advertises Its deficiencies, but we will do so on this occasion aa It is among friends. Our school house Is not all we could desire, nor will It long continue to be an eye-sore, for already steps have been taken that will insure the erection of a magnificent brick structure to take the place of the one which has long since passed its usefulness. " I notice that you have brought with you a trained educator--one whose ability has Just been recognized by the citi zens of Grants Pass, by unanimously electing him as school director, as we have been informed by the dis patches of the last few hours. We will be pleased to hear from Mr. Geo. C. Calhoun." This was the first intimation that Mr. Calhoun had received of his resources that we may co-operate with you in all that tends to make Merlin prosperous. We have with us many of our fellow townsmen and they represent a large part of our business Interests. It Is desirable to meet you In a social way that we may become better acquainted and to help each other." He went on to congratulate them on the success they had made In the organization of their Push Club. The fact that all of the business men of the town came In and helped to perfect the organization must be very gratifying to Merlin people. He said that Grants Pass had not been so successful, that our club was or ganized with not even half of the business men In at first. Later, that is In a couple of years, a majority came in and that the officers of the club are still trying to get others to join. "Our Commercial Club," said Mr. Hall, "Is growing and now fairly represents the business Interests of the city. The importance of such an organization In a town 1b very ap parent. If you want recognition election, as he was chosen without anyw here the club can get it for you, his knowledge. He was consider-1 but private Individuals must fail. ably surprised, but responded with a few well chosen remarks. In union there is strength, and being , PERSONAL AND LOCAL.: '. Miss Augusta Parkor.who Has been teaching school at Kerby returnrT to her home here Saturday. Mrs. S. J. Taylor returned Tuewlxjr morning from Hugo where ahe Txa& been visiting her brother, Artftui Edgerton, and family. . . Mrs. Guy Williams and baby fett Tuesday evening for Joseph, Ore. to spend a few weeks with her par ents. . Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Bishop, of th Bishop Clothing Co., visited VaUCo and surrounding country by auto mobile last Friday and Saturday Mrs. J. D. Fry returned frocca Klamath Falls last week where rImb had spent the past few weeks will her brother's family. Mrs. Fry re ports a splendid time and says trw time was too short to see all tFer sights of tho place. Fred Wilcox, Fred Rlackman, Fred Smith and Fred Gano went to Merlin Monday evening (o vfs,St Albert Coe at that place and inci dentally to do a little practicing; ta the vocal line. Tho Merlin eUf.oxtfi Mr. Short: "lp to today Merlin at all times get a listening ear. The has been noted for its knockers, club is always looking forward to They seem to have been here before secure anything that will benefit the the earliest settlers. Mr. Lanterman town. Organization is necessary In united In a commercial body you ran nnvo our heartfelt sympathy. Mrs. Geo. Williams and daugtito was told when he settled here that he would soon starve to death. He Is still here. When Mr. Mitchell started his store in 1S8S, there were those who prophesied his failure. He Is still here, and we would be pleased to hear from him." . President Mitchell's Speech. President D. W. Mitchell, who is also a Civil War veteran and presi dent of the newly organized Tush Club, when called upon said thnt when he came there 21 years ago and bought property he was told that the place would never amount to anything, but he had traveled ex tensively among the mountains of both California and Southern Oregon and had observed the water courses; nature had planned these nnd ho knew that Important cities were built on such places. Nature, he said, made locations for trading cen ters. Merlin was the nearest point to the Gallce mining camp, to reach which the trail followed a water course. For eight years after he came to the country machinery used In the camp was taken In by pack trains. Then came a wagon road and next to come Is a bridge .to take the place of the ferry, and next to follow will be a railroad. He said they had done something during the last twenty years; many acres of good land had been cleared on the townslte and around it, and In the town Itself they had four merchan dlzlng stores, one hardware store one blacksmith shop, one real estate office, two churches, a good hotel and as good a school as there was In the county. He welcomed the members of the Grants Pass Commercial Club to the city and snld that Merlin and the people of the county seat should work together to build up the coun try for their Interests were Iden tical. Mr. Short: "! have neglected to tell you of tho organization of the Merlin TuHh Club. We adopted that name because of the fact that the booklet recently Issued by tho Grants Tass Commercial Club gave It that name, And light rc 1 want to thank you for the generous space you gave the Merlin district In that publication. It Is good ad vertising, and we know It Is good, for we have already received a large number of Inquiries, some of which have not yet been answered, and they could have learned in no other way of our organization, which was all Important matters. Accept the congratulations of our Commercial Club nnd be assured that we will always bo glad of your success." At this point Judgo Jewell put a stop to tho program by proposing hree rousing cheers for tho Merlin ush Club. They were given with a im, and one of the most enjoyable banquets ever held In (he county passed into history with Mr. Short's saying, "Gentlemen, I thank you." Mother's Started Playing Ilrldge, Home's not what It used to be. As everyone can plainly see. Mrs. Warren Burt, left Tuesday fi Seattle, where they go to visit Mrs.. William's brother and attend" tr fair. They will then go to Hmxt River to visit with her daughter nn then to Seaside for an outing. Mrs Williams expects to Join a party go ing to Skagway, Alaska, before rr t timing to her home here. Mrs. Ellen M. Hunter hit Friday evening for Turner, Ore., where slw goes to attend tho State Convention; of the Christian church. She wttT then go to Portland whore she wltT have charge of the Chinese missUm this winter. Mrs. Hunter, who wws formerly MIhs Ellen Ttowiey, of tMsr city Is well qunllfled to do this worfe. having had considerable experlencc in mission work among tho Chnuw and Japanese In California. By Stuart Maclean. Home's not wjiat it used to be, Word sounds like a sacrilege; Everything's so different, slneo Mother started playing bridge. Sister Julia's new young man Sees the parlor, and departs; Mother simply smiles, and says: "Julia, why not make it hearts?" Henrietta has less clothes Even than the old Madonnas; Mother says to be content Oftentimes with simple honors. Even Ellen, when bho. had Finished with her books today, Went to mother and renmrked, Calmly, "Partner, may I play?" Father's niad because she's made Little Mary a recruit; "Yes," says mother, always lead Fourth best of your strongest suit." I don't dare to talk at meals, Sit there llko a heathen mummy; Mother's apt to frown and say: "Please remember you are dum my." Home's not what it used to be, Word sounds like a sacrilege; Everything's gono crazy, since Mother started playing -bridge. Chicago Dally Journal man, who five ditys befoi-p the nrrlvnl I not then organized. Just today It 1 of the visitors had celebrated his, was Hitgirfsted Hint, such (in orgnn- S3rd birthday. He wns n soldier InllznUnn would be advisable. The VviUlILII LHUfcJ I IBUolnLod COLL tut II MTlDTtTaT I I mrtuwt oaiaow III WRITK rOR CATALOG m ipLCGHGL roCP r'Tcnrrca f Irt It lf"lt I Urtrli" V 4 I ..... 1 ..... . .1 k In. !-.Uco in Im-to. ' ft l5T "."1,111 1 1 El. I. Th Courier supplies many mer (ants with theli sales books And w ould like to supply you. eWitt'i Kidney ind Bladder Pills ;OR BACKACHE How Thieves Live by Charlci Somcrvillc, the celebrated newspaper criminal reporter, is only one of the liig features that nuke the July Everybody's very much worth while. There arc five other live articles, and SIX STORIF.S that vou can't afford to miss, (let the JULY EVERYBODY'S Fcr Sale at the following Drug Stores Clemens, t . , Sabin, and Denrray Uie Civil War, having served thivi years In nil Ohio regiment. word was pnsaed around, and Ht 2 o'clock tho flrwt meeting was held He roninxMireil by saying that he , every man In Merlin Is on our list, had never made a speech in his life 'nnd everyone is a booster. These and felt unable to do justice to the ! decorations, this banquet, Is nil we npcnslnn. He to d of com nir to Port- Imve to demount rate the wny wo land In the spring of 1S70 and of started Mr- Mitchell was elected his Journey to Corvnllls nnd of his president, nnd you rnn see how wo takliiu the stage through io Drove i work under his orders. Hut we aro Creek to the home of his wife's uncle, Bam up) Harkncm, who, nt that time, kept a hotel; how ho had with Uncle and Aunt Harknesn made a are new hands at the work and shnll look io you for pointers. Tho pros! dent of your Commercial Club ran no doubt glvo tis a helping hand, and trip from Crave Creek to Vannoy's, e would bo pb-ased to hear from on Rogue Ttlver three miles below Mr. Hall." whBt H now Ornnts Pass. On that I President Hall of the C.rants Pass Journey he saw for the first time j Commercial Club responded by say the land upon which he settled and nK that our visit to Merlin and flal (on which Merlin has built. In 1K73. ,p was n iirish one for It was to ,Mrs. lnterman came out from Ohio build up our own city by extending and visited her uncle and In July of our trade rnUtlons; that In order Hint year they bought a right to n- to accomplish this It was recognized tor the quarter section as a homo- bnt It was necessary to develop our j stead. ThU land had an orchard on whole county, and that meant that ' It and the famous apple tree was must help to build up Merlin and Qn!U Urn tl I1U tCaj3ll the country that surounds It. "This, thnt other nun had been In thnt said Mr, Hall, "we aro anxious to do section but he and his wife were the for we are deeply Interested In your BEEF! BEEF! BEEF f First Class Cheap at KARNER'S Meat Market IUto arc the prices for the season for the people - A rich and poor.. ' Soup Bone. 3c to 4c Neck, first cut c- Next cuts 5c to for Plate and IJrisket. .5e to Gc Plato, -prime 7c Short Kihs. 7eta8c Ki! loast......Kk! to IIk- Prime- Itibs Vty? Pot Koast 7c to 11 te- Chuck Steak.. :i lbs for '1k. Shoulder Steak 10c Uound Steak .12 Top 'Round . . .15c Sirloin Steak. . .121c to lfe T Steak ...I...... ".. .. .T5c Pork, boil 10c to 12'; Pork Chops.... 12 U to 13c Pork I toast. . . ,V1U to We Veal Roast lO.Ao l2 Veal Chops 12c to l;1c Veal Stew 7c to 10c Mutton Poast..l2'.e to l.lc Mutton Chops.. 12 ioc to IHc Mutton Stew 7c to 10r I'Yesh Pitfs' Fret, not (leaned 2'.c I'Yesh Pitfs' I'Yct, cleaned, Vnt Pork Head, U'iiiunod. . .2lo Not trimmed fx; to w. Pork Sausage, first, class, nothing but clear, clean meat. . . 12VW;- Hamburg Steak 12t Veal Loaf Pologna 10c Head Cheese', 10c; .'1 for LTk! Ploodwurst. .10c; 3 for ITic Woiners lfc; 2.for L'-lc rho Merry Widow Hut attracts er- 1st grade genuine SUHl- iTjiiody's attention. Evcry!i7 look HlCl MaUSagO i'T at it. NoiMMiy can hfip swing it o( pade genuine Sum- iner Sausage. . .2l)e to 'ifm P.oenuxo It occupies so much tpue. Raill Rologlia, 1 fC J 2 f 0E 2TC IiecnuHo it Is a flue millinery dhplav. . P0i'ned Peef. Pieklod Pir" Feet, etc., always on. hand. Lard, Ram, Paeon, etc., sub ject to fluctuations in. market prices. Everything will bo fyuv- dlcd right. Como and fry us. and if not pleased vou can. get your money back. Where Did You Get That Merry Widow Hat? 3 IJeciiiiKB It lull jrmceful Untt. In fuct, It 1ms LINKS OIT DISPLAY FPACM tn ttis Hat lies a Hlnt-to wit: The advertiser wlio would attrf vrrylxxly's attention must as many LINLS OF IHSfLAY SPACE.
