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Newspaper Page TextFRIDAY, SEPTEMRER 10, lW0f THE ROGUE RIVER COURIER. PAGE FOUR The Rogue River Courier Published every Friday by A. E. VOORHIES, Proprietor. C. G. COLT ANT, Editor. Entered at thH Postoffice at Grants Pass, Oregon, as second-class matter. Subscription Rates. One Year, in advance $1-50 Six Months Tour Months Single Copies 0 Advertising Rates Furnished on application at the office, or by mall. Obituaries and resolutions of con dolence will bo charged for at 5c per line; Card of thankB, 50c. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1909. ARTICLES ON IRRIGATION. The conditions which surround ir rigation in the district around Grants Pass are such as to require careful tudy in order that It may bo made gucccBHful. The application of water to the at present rather limited dis trict which comes under the 200 foot ditch northeast of town, has been a help, however, to those who raised crops by Irrigation this year, and it gave an opportunity to study practical Irrigation. The Courier ome months ago urged the necessity on the part of our farmers of making a study of the application of water to the Roll, and to assist In this En gineer KIIub Ruud was asked to dis cuss the subject In these columns. This he did In a practical way which gave such satisfaction to those inter ested and his articles laid the founda tion for advanced studies in the ap plication of water. Mr. Ruud in this issue of the Courier publishes his fourth article and deals with irriga tion on hillsides, a subject of the highest importance to land owners of this section. These four articles by this able writer are very valuable at this time to those who will In n large way take up irrigation the coining year under our local ditches. It will be seen that the present article con tains many suggestions of real merit and a careful reading Is necessary to secure the greatest benefit. Thin article will be found on the first page. Til 12 OHSI2RVI2ICS POSITION. The Observer conies out this week with an apology for talking against prohibition 11 months before the election, which will again settle the question. It seemingly chafes for the fray when It will undertake to show up the "Immorality of prohibi tion." It regrets to bring on a cam paign of bitterness beforo the time. It says It will jump Into tho fray when the real contest opens and lead fellow citizens, etc. This is not tho first time the Observer has been In a fight on the whisky side. If it will go back In memory about a year anil a half ago It will see Itself urging on tho whisky clans and, in Imagination, making a great fight, but in reality falling to mislead any great number of voters. Tho Ob server was defeated 14 months ago and It will bo defeated 14 months hence. ltcfromjt never go backward, and if our esteemed contemporary thinks otherwise Its banner will again trail In the dust and filth or another whisky campaign. It may, It Is true, convince- itself that pro hibition Is "a moral crime," but It cannot convince others of this or make them favor tho sum of all vll lanles, tho whisky traffic. The Observer has claimed editori ally that "It is the ouly free press Grants Phhh has ever had," when everybody knows It has long been bound, body ami soul, to the whisky Interest m and for the red liquor It has made Its strongest fights. We don't believe, however, that tho Ob server Is doing corrupt service tu op position to prohibition; its editor Is honest In his convictions, but his in fluence, In effect, favors the liquor aide and consequently the paper gels the support of the whisky element. COMING EVENTS. September 13, Monday Miss Emma Telford's kindergarten re-opens. October C, Wednesday -Third an nual exhibition of Southern Ore gon OlMlrlct Agricultural Society, com Inning three days. . 1 " ' "t ' , 1 . . . . A A A A A. .A. SOCIAL EVENTS Tuesday evening a party consist ing of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Walker and baby, Mrs. A. H. White and baby, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ingels and baby went to the park and spent the evening there, taking their sup per with them and serving it on the river bank. Louis Vanlse entertained his Sunday school class in a royal man ner Tuesday evening. The young people were first treated to a water melon feed in tho park, after which he took them for a delightful drive in the evening. The children are ready for a repetition of the pic nic at any time. A party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. M. Clemens and daughters, Misses Grctchen and Catherine, Dr. and Mrs. F. D. Strieker, Misses Jose phine and Jeanetto Moss and Fred erick Iiartlett went to Woodvllle Thursday morning to upend the day on a fishing and picnic excursion. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moss joined the party in the afternoon, making the trip by automobile. A splendid outing was enjoyed by the party and they returned to this city In the evening, having been very success ful in the angling line, as fish were plentiful and all were experts at catching them. A social gathering of neighbors took place at the Rogue River park on Wednesday afternoon. The ga thering was in the form of a picnic and there were about 2.1 present. The dinner was all that could be desired, consisting of everything good to eat and everyone did full justice to It. After dinner was over It was found that there was enough left for supper and those who did not have to return to the city to attend to business, remained In the cool, shady park all afternoon and ate their supper there, returning to the city In the evening. The park Is m favorite spot for picnic gatherings and hardly a day passes without a picnic party of some kind there. Early Sunday morning n picnic party left Grants Pass for Wllder ville to spend the day In the woods along Slate creek and enjoy life for a day In the free, open air. The party was made up of the following: Mr. and Mrs. Smith Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Horning, Mr. and Mrs. j Herman Young and Master Sydney, Mrs. Alice Carlon, Misses Dot Cook, Clara Young, and Messrs. Fred Cook, Harry Cook, George Snow and Ralph Dean. The day was delightfully spent angling for the finny tribe and In bathing in the cool waters of Slate creek. The day was thorough ly njoyed by every one of the party and the time passed away all too quickly. Wllderville, which Is about nine miles southwest from this city, Is one of the finest places around Grants Pass for picnic excursions, and many Grants Push people go there In the summer time to fish and enjoy a picnic dinner In the grove. Last Sunday n Jolly party of 13 started early In tho morning for Grave on a picnic excursion and to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith at the mill. The gentlemen were conspicuous by their absence, there being only three In the crowd, but this fact did not deter from the Jolly good time enjoyed. Those who went on the excursion were Mr. ami Mrs. Amos Smith, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Klsman and Frederick, Mrs. Sam Neas. Misses Frankle, Bell and Ethel Letcher, Marguerite Cleveland, Edith Tycer, Ada Lewis and Raw ley lMiiinley, In spite of the fact that there were 13 unlucky number- on this picnic, the young peo ple proved that 13, at least In this Instance, was an exceedingly lucky number and report the time of their lives. On arriving at Grave they found Mrs. Harry Smith busily en gaged In preparing a sumptuous din ner, and they received a royal wel come. Long tables were set un der tin"' big shade trees and the crowd had with them everything good to eat. which, added to the choice viands they found walling for I hotn at Crave, made a spread fit for a king. The day was spent In one round of pleasure and the party re tained to this clt In the evening, well satisfied wlih their day's out ing. On Moiohn evening "Mlsci 1 laiieous Show 1 r' was gUeii for MN-t by Miss Vera Kev- iijjlMnli Mi Colin j I inns at her home on Seventh street. M'oul !." no -.is were Invited. I t.f m 1 -; i ! t d. each brlnr.iiu an article tn ..well the "shown" for Mi-w MilV.m, the articles couslst ": ''. m'm r, china, etc , wlii li "li i :' :;'.. a delightful im!'1(1 1 i' n 1 'i a 1 '. man led 1 oii"h' Upon arriving at the Reymers' home the girls were given threads of a cob web, at the end of which they found their fortune, after following it out. Some of these were very amus ing. A basket was then nrougnt forth and each girl was presented with a clothespin, tissue paper and needle and thread, and commanded to "produce the likeness of a man." land a few invited guests being pres Thls was rather hard on the men, lent. The ceremony was performed but as there were none of the stern-! er sex present, the girls were ex cusable In doing the best they could in producing substitutes. After all were completed, Mrs. Reymers was blindfolded and selected a "man" from the bunch belonging to Miss Oro Willson and she was presented with the prize, a pretty little china cream pitcher. At about this time the door bell rang and a letter was found in the mall box addressed to Miss Edith McColm and containing a bunch of keys. The letter was from "Cupid" and he expressed his regrets that he could not be present but presented the keys to the dif ferent rooms In which Miss McColm would find her presents. In the dining room was found the silver and china; In the bathroom, linen towels, etc. Cupid was very generous, and Miss Edith was delighted with the beautiful presents received, as well as the delightful entertainment af forded. One of the most amusing incidents of the evening was a mock marriage which was participated In by two of the ladles present, another lady doing the honors of the offici ating minister. Those present were: Mrs. Grace Lions, Mrs. Alice Car Ion, Mrs. Blanche Dean Harvey, Mrs. Eva Coe; Misses Ruth Dean, Oro Willson, Bess and Edith Mc Colm, Lida Fyfield, Kate Newell, Clara Trefern, Dot Cook, Vera and Minnie Reymers. That Watering Trough. For about two years C. C. Gillette of the Grants Pass Feed store, has neep acting the part of a public bene factor by furnishing a watering trough filled with fresh water daily and hourly awaiting the farmers' horses when they came to town. Every day In the year, not only the farmers' horses but the city man's team drank from this crystal foun tain of perpetual replenishing and the merciful man, who is always merciful to his beast, rejoiced over tho philanthropy of this wise feed merchant. All this leads us to say more of these home philanthropists are needed. There should be other watering places In the city. Once the Sugar l'ine storo had such a water ing trough which, after repeated re pairings, finally went out of commis sion and was not replaced. Here Is an opportunity to do a noble act for that best friend of man, the horse. Just watch when the horses from the south side of the river drive up to Gillette's place you will always no tice that each animal will look pleased when they meet this friend of the horse. Economy, Mason and Schram Jars at Cramer Bros. HORN. CROTCH At Grants Pass, Sunday, September 5, 1909, to Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Crouch, a daughter. EDfiERTON At Grants Pass, Ore., Thursday, September 9, 1909, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Edgerton, a son. Bl'LL In Murphy precinct, Friday, August 27, 1909, to Mr. and Mrs. Win. Dull, and 11-pound daughter. PIIILLIPS-.U Leland, Tuesday, August 31. 1909, to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Phillips, a daughter. CTRL At Grants Pass, Tuesday, August 24. 1909, to Mr. and Mrs. Hart Curl, a son. LKAC1I At Grants Pass, September IP, 1909, to Mrs. C. F. Leach, an daughter. Friday. Mr. and S-potind M MtUII It. WINETROIT-RICKKK - At the White Temple, Portland. Oregon, on Thursday. September 2, tinei, Clarence Wliietrout, of t li i city, and Miss Sylvia Kicker, of Gallon. Ohio: Rev. J. Whltcotnb Uroituher officiating. The groom U well known in iii.iiii 1 ass anil ior t ie nasi years be has held a il. rkship v, i;h the Grants I'ass Hardware C , of tills city. He n a young man of good business ability and a high standard of character, popular and respected b all who know him. The bride . an estimable voiing lads . ami although a stranger to in, the many friends of her husband rv tend lo her a warm welcome, and both these voimg people have the In aity good wishes and eongratul.i-tl"ii- of a large circle of friends f,.r .1 happy wedded life. Mr. and Mr- ici trout an Ived here la-it Pii.l t v eiii!i:g and will make this ;; their tut. ne home. HACKETT-PADDOCK At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Paddock, of this city, on Wednesday. September 8, 1909, Roy K. Hackett. and Miss Mary M. Paddock, both of Grants Pass. The wedding was a very quiet af fair, only the immediate relatives at 9 o'clock in the evening by Rev. F. C. Lovett, assisted by Rev. Dr. Leslie. Both these young people are well known here, they having resided in Grants Pass since child hood. Mr. Hackett has held the position of assistant cashier at the First National Bank for two years past and is a young man highly re spected for his excellent character and his strict attention to business, which has made him successful in all his undertakings. The bride is a young lady of many admirable qualities, refined and accomplished and for the past two years has been in San Francisco, where she has been a missionary for Hamilton Square church. Mr. and Mrs. Hack ett are spending their honeymoon on a camping trip and will return to this city next week to reside. HARVEY-McCOLM At the home of the bride's parents in Grants Qranta pass by telephone with some Pass, Oregon, Thursday, Septem- thI llke 20 ,)arties on the line. ber 9, 1909, Lloyd Harvey and Miss Edith McColm, both of this city. The wedding ceremony was per formed by Rev. Robt. McLean at 8:o0 p. m., only the immediate re latives being present. Mr. Harvey. has grown to manhood in this city, and is a young man of sterling quali ties and splendid character. For the past several years he has held a clerkship with the Grants Paso Hardware Co. The bride Is a young lady endowed with all the beauties of character which have made her popu lar and loved by all who know her. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey left on the 9:47 train for Seattle, where they will spend their honeymoon at the fair, returning to this city to make their home. The best, wishes of a host of iriends are theirs for a hap py future. M ITCHFLL-McI NT Y RE A t G rn n t Pass, Oregon, Wednesday, Sep tember 1, 1909, Frank Mitchell, of Galice, and Miss Mildred Mc Intyre, of this city. JOHNSON-PERDl'IO At tho home of 12. A. Daniels, Grants Pass. Ore gon, Wednesday, September 1, 1 909, Chas. L. Johnson and Miss Mary E. Perdue, both of Grants Pass; Rev. Mr. Brlstow officiating. DILI). CONLEY At Grants Pass, Oregon, Wednesday, September, 8, 1904, Oscar, the 4-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Conley. Mr. Conley and family arrived here from Edgewood, Cal., only last Saturday and on Thursday they made the journey back again on the sad duty of taking the remains of their little son to be buried at the old home. After the funeral they will again return to this city to re side. They were accompanied to Edgewood by Mr. Conley's sister-in-law, Mrs. C. E. Philips. JOY At Grants Pass, Ore., Tues day, September 7, 1909, Stacy Ellis, the Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Joy. Funeral services were held at the house Wednesday, with interment at Granite Hill cemetery. LAWTON At Grunts Pass, Oregon, on Monday, September 6, 1909, Harriet A. Law ton, wife of H. J. Lawton, aged G7 years, 4 months and 22 days. The funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday and interment was made In the Granite Hill ceme tery. FIELDS-.t Hugo, Monday, Sep tember ('.. Iini9. Floyd 12., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison 12. Fields, aged 1 year, 7 mouths and 5 days. Funeral was held at Hugo on Tuesday. EDGI2RTON At Grants Pass, Ore gon, Thursday. September 9, 19(i9. the infant son of Mr. and ..irs. Arthur Kdgerton. ean't If ford It Is no longer an ox cust'. You can luiy a PIANO OR ORGAN on t!n rasu-st kind f terms at Rowcll's Music Store ." o st . o-.u.t r.iss. ott. Rev A. R. Maclean leaves Monday for Cottage Grove to attend the an nual conference of the M, E. church, which opens Wednesday. During his absence Rev. Loughridge will oc cupy the pulpit. Outings and Picnics. Summer outings and picnics have been in full blast for more than three months and still continue in popularity, and it may be said that not one of them had to be postponed on account of inclement weather. The time has been taken up with comings and goings and the enjoy ment has been a feature of our sum mer life in this beautiful climate with its bright summer days and cool nights. This country is cer tainly filled with the conditions that make camping and picnics highly desirable to all classes. The popu larity of camp life among the peo ple of Grants Pass is one of the features of our civilization which at tracts and pleases the new comer, in fact, all who locate among us. Hugo Connected by Phone. After Strenuous efforts on the part of a number of hustling Hugo people that livelv burg is connected with There was an effort to bring the Hugo, Merlin and Galice telephone lines into Grants Pass over one line with a switch board at Merlin and the line was partly constructed, but it was finally announced by the Pa- ... th t H would nave to conie In as a farmer line. This, of course, is much preferable to no phone, but it would be much more convenient and satisfactory calling parties with fewer subscribers on the line and a local central. There is also a line coming into Grants Pass from the Robinson dis trict down the river, with free switching to all city subscribers. CLASSIFIED ADS. NEW TODAY. WANTED Girl to help with house work. Apply Mrs. A. Jackson, 214 Third street. tf WANTED Six men for slashing. Apply to C. E. Selleck, Murphy, Ore. 9-10-tf FOR SALE Five Berkshire and Po land China pigs at $2 each. Order early before they are gone. Geo. A. Hamilton, Giants Pass, Ore. Phone 811 Frultdale. 9-10-4t FOR SALE Horse, single and double harness and Studebaker light single wagon, also farm im plements consisting of plows and cultivators. Call at 315 C street or phone 1065. 9-10-lt PRIVATE Saie. Bargain! Ten acres fruit, bearing, 12-year-old trees, pears and apples, good soil, by Illinois river at Kerby; also team and vehicles and wagons, Imple ments, 2 milk cows and calf and 1 dry cow. Bids received. Address H. K., Box 91, Kerby, Ore. 9-10-tf FOR RENT An 8-room residence on East A street, No. 1021, elec tric light, hot water tank in kit chen and other conveniences. In quire of E. Sturdevant, 410 B Street. Phone 647. 9-10-3t YOl'NG man wants position as cook (2nd) or clerk In hotel. Roy Powers, Grants Pass. 9-10-2t WANTED Board In private family for two girls, 12 and 8 years old, during school session. C. E. Sel leck, Murphy, Oregon. 9-10-tf FOl'ND Bicycle pump. Courier office. Inquire at 9-10-tf DEATH CLAIM Gl UMI2 12. I IDLER, of Kelso, Wash., October 1, 190S, took $2000 policy In Columbia Life. August 2:1, 1909, accidentally drowned. ;V.lertfn;7io1?nn9, pro?f3 ot death company and (heik for $2000 sent by company to the beneficiary. $2,000.00 for One Premium of $48.94 No Eastern company could settle so promptly. plUMBIAVire W. M. L.I, pn.s. 12. CMM(;.M, ice-Pres. S. P icc-rres EVERETT B. BROWN, Gen. Agent 200 COXK1.1X Hl lLDixo FOR BALE FOR SALE-Four flrstT cows, making l pound of butter yci utt,. a. m. jess, r. p D re ft "I i "Ul 2, Grants Pass, Ore. 8-27-tf Window Glass at Hair Riddled GASOLINE Chas. Costal; 7r. gasoline at the park. $.3if FOR SALE 3-room house, lot loo by 150, good location. Prlco $300' half down, balance $15 per month ee n. li. nerzincer. 41 a n St., Grants Pass. 9-3-21 BROWN Leghorn hens for saleTtw dozen at $6 per dozen; 5-month-old pullets at $7 per dozen. Mrs, E. Erlckson, Wllderville. Phone 886- 8-3-5t HOUSE and lot for sale forThort time at $450. Five block from depot. Address vBox 3 A R. F n No. 1. 9-3-21 FOR SALE Timber clalmTswV Sec. 24, Twp 37, 7 West, Jose phine county. For particulars address H Walter, conductor, 8ri Townsend street, S. P. Co., Ban Francisco, Cal. 9.3. FIVE room cottage with 3 lota, small barn, woodshed, poultry yards and house for sale. Inquire Mrs. Mary Dodge, 211 W. A street, - ; 9-3-tf FOR SALE 5-horsepower Stickney gas engine, including centrifugal pump, 40 feet pipe and belting, Almost new, been run a little thh season. Apply E. A. Cheetham, cor. 8th and I streets. 8-20-tf FOR SALE 160 acres bottom land, 70 acres under cultivation, houBe, barn and outbuildings, fruit and shade trees; seven miles from town. A snap if sold at once, Bee Geo. Cronk, address Box 680, Phone 1025. 6-21-tf FOR SALE 10 2y2-acre tracts at Hugo, Oregon. Fine fruit and berry land, mile to station and P. O. See Oliver S. Brown, room 1, 611 G street, over BIJou Theater. ' 8-13-5t FOR RENT. FOR RENT Second stor; "er C. F. Dixon's store, consisting, -i four rooms, large hall, bath room and closet. Partly furnished. Enquire of E. W. Chiles or C. F, Dixon. 8-6-tf FOR RENT New 4-room cottage with pantry. Inquire 830 N. 7th street.- 9-3-tl WANTED WANTED 10 wood cutters at Hugo, good timber. See Cahlll, 605 West C. St., Grants Pass. 7-J-tf LOST. LOST One gray canvass telescope containing dry goods and ladles' wearing apparel marked with, name of D. O. Hayes. This tele scope was taken from the barn of B. A. Williamson. A libera) reward will be paid for return of same. B. A. Wlllamson, Merlin. 9-3-2t MISCELLANEOUS. MONEY to loan on Irrigated lands by C. G. Ament. 7-16-tf I PAY cash for copper, rubber and old brass. C. C. Daniels. 7-23-tf DESIGNS, Cut flowers, potted plants, bulbs. Medford Greenhouse, phone 606. 11-6-tf RANNIE, the plumber is ready at any minute to repair your plumb' Ing. 609 H street. Telephone 565. 4-2-tf MONEY tc, loan on real eBtate. Mortgages bought and sold. Mr chs Robblns, lawyer. 1-8-5M 'CQMFW T. 11. WILCOX, Vlccrrcfl. LOCK WOOD. si. m. JOHNSON, nml (Jen. Man. gocy.