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About Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 1, 1909)
The Rogue River Courier Published every Friday by A. E. VOORHIES, Proprietor. C. G. COUTANT, Editor. Entered at the Postofflco at Grants Pass, Oregon, as second-class matter. Subscription Kates, One Year, in advance Six Months $1.50 .75 Four Months 50 Single Copies 05 Advertising Kates Furnished on application at the Office, or by mall. Obituaries and resolutions of con dolence will be charged for at Be per line; Card of thanks, 50c. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1909. THE NEW ERA IN FARMING. The account published In this Is $ue of the Courier regarding the meeting of the directors of the irri gation company and what is to be done this winter will be good read ing for all who are looking forward to the redemption of this valley by irrigation. The crops grown this season under the 200-foot contour ditch, which did not have Irrigation until July 10, have been not only an object lesson but absolute proof that Irrigation Is already a success. There it but a single regret and that conies from the fact that so many years were Jost to the pioneers of this County who attempted crop raising by the dry farming methods. Had they possessed Irrigation di'ihes ami been enabled to Insure crops by the application of water at the right season, Josephine county woul I have been today the richest and most pop ulous fruit and agricultural section in this state. The lesson we have received means that we are to make the most of this, our golden opportunity, to Clenr and develop our cut-over lands and the so-called big ranches by the development of orchards and vine yards, likewise, the making of al falfa and other forage farms. This county under the present rapidly ad vancing Improvements must, In a few years, have a largo population en gaged In fruit growing and general agriculture. Remember, that the old conditions have passed away, that we now live In the 20th century, golden with the promise of better things, therefore, let Is make the most of the opportunities which nro before US. The fruit grower and farmer of today Is no drudge, lending a hum drum life, but Is a man nt. his desk figuring out problems relating to What President Washington said was the most henlthful, the most, noble and the most profitable employment Of nian agriculture. OtTR COUNTY ROADS. The heavy lumber outfits have badly cut up many of the roads In (the southern and western part of the County and It will soon be time to repair theni If they are to be good highways during the winter. They need attention and It should not bo forgotten. It will be a good thing for the roads when wide tiros come into general use, In Home of the eastern states farmers who use wide tired wagotiH secure a rebate on the amount of their taxes and when the time comes that the state or Oregon Will take up this matter it will be much easier to keep our country roads in order. At this lime we must wake up to the fact that better roads Is the one thing most needed (it this time tu Josephine county and every sect Inn which lu Hit nre Is without them wilt bo behind the (lines, In fact, a back number. We need automobile road and roads for hauling farm products, mining machinery, as well mm lum ber, livery up-to-date rillm will advocate good roads and will, or necessity, do something towards se curing them. Remember that this Is the I'nth century. To forget this will be a sad mistake, eiiual to forget I lug that you are alle. Join the good roads movement ami do It now . " PIX U!' STREETS FOR WINTER, Are we again to look forward to the dismal prospects for n winter of deep mud on our streets to the do- trltncnt of trade as well ns the tvpn- tfltlon of our cltx'.' The blessed street committee might do something trt V mUCI V 1 1 v i M l I I M ' 1 1 f i -: 4. ' i ' -. , .iA V. .. ... i . . ' ' retina: ft 1 were it not that they are looking forward with hope to the bitulithic pavement idea, which, by the way, lis not to come until the winter is over. It is the old story of the horse who was told to live and he would get grass, but the old fellow died before the grass came If we do not have some work done on Sixth and 'other streets this fall. The mud and ! in Ire was hub deep In many places lar winter and, judging the future by the past, it may be the same or worse the coming winter unless the grader and roller are put at work. These modern machines are idle and have been nearly so for weeks and the street committee are to all ap pearances unmindful of the disgrace ful conditions which will soon con front us. If our local statesmen will con sent to allow their minds to come down to the consideration of small things such as relate to mending our streets, they will earn the grati tude of the long-suffering residents of this city and that other Important class who live In the country and de sire to occasionally come to Grants fas? for the purchase of supplier;. I b ase, gentlemen, put on the gndor and round up the streets so that the ral.-i will run off and not He In mud puddles on our best thoroughfares. I'.it on the roller and make the grada firm. Give Instructions to the street commissioner to watch for holes so as to mend the bad places and pack them down with the roller where they occur. Do these few things and receive the best wishes of your con stituents and the applause of those of both city and country. AT TIIIO FRUIT EXCHANGE. Conditions at the Fruit Exchange are rather slow, only one or two cars now and then of fruit are being sent, to market. The early pears and apples have all been shipped and the winter varieties have not yet come to market. There nre some fancy peaches, fine grapes and good vege tables coming In, but most of these are disposed of at home stores. A considerable number of boxes of tomatoes have been shipped and they continue to come In. They are of fine quality and for shipment bring from I! i.i to 4U cents per crate, f. o. b. Grants Pass. These tomatoes will find a ready market In any city. Winter apples will commence coming In next week but the great majority of t lie crop will be brought to town later. W. F. Gwln, of Crutchfield & Wool folk, produce sale agents of Pittsburg, was in town a few days ago and conferred with Manager Seovllle. Mr. Gwln said that Splt zenbergs are short as well as are fancy apples generally, and conse quently they will bring high prices. The apple rrop in the East, ho said, was large but of Inferior quality, therefore Rogue river would be call ed upon to furnish the red apples and other fancy sorts. They will run from $2.50 to $3.00 per box. WEALTH OF CURRY COUNTY. The article In this Issue by Forest er M. J. Anderson Is full of Import ant Information regarding Curry county. Mr. Anderson Is authority on every subject relating to that country mid his efforts to Induce road building in that section will, without doubt, bear fruit In the near future. He has long advocated a wagon road or a railroad down Rogue river and his work on the for estry trail down that stream Is a valuable contribution In this direc tion. He has recommended the building or either n rail or wagon road on a water grade and his pro position to reach the sea by the Rogue iher route Is not only prac tical but easy of accomplishment Neatly cery tulle or the way down the river offers abundant tonnage for a railroad, and this road can be built ibcipcr than one to the sea by anv other route. What is needed Is something to bpon the virgin tcr rlton Curry county and give It an outlet both to the sea and Inland. This road will, of necessity pass through the ,-lch mining district ef Calico us well Ms reaching t '.rants l'ass, the commercial center of Rogue River valley. The mines at Calho will offer an InniVusr traf fie In the way of copper made nud rich ore whhh will be sent down the river and then b sea to the Calif. t nla and I'uget Sound smelters. It -Impoitaiil to pnte that Calico mines alrea.lv developed and ahnml ant ore n ady for shipment. Tie Sugar Pine, Oriole and Alm.d.i mines win welcome n railroad at on. e. The Mm. da can furnish team thousands f tuns every month (..- generations (,, ,ome, v hi. h Wil' be a big Item for tmy tallread t! '"' built. That mining ,j..t! :it Tt'.i enter I'eiM i , w :'. y i v i , ;, i :i';-.e ; fc.Ito.id 1 ') ft-,. the C;i e(ld!m; ' the , llatl,.- v: ti,. "tn I od-; !-- SOCIAL EVENTS Miss Laura Mitchell was very pleasantly surprised by a number of her friends with a postal shower party on Tuesday evening, the occa sion being her 18th birthday. The evening was very pleasantly spent with games and refreshments of cake and chocolate were served. Everyone had a most enjoyable time and wished Miss Laura many happy returns of the day. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Darrin, Mrs. W. J. Andrews; Misses Bessie Wallace, Jean McLannon, Hazel Anderson, Alice Crawley; Messrs. John Mack, Don Calvert, Roy Cheshire and Amos Anderson. On Monday evening seven of the girl friends of Miss Kate Newell met at her home on West G street and held a sewing circle, the chief object of the girls being to do Christmas sewing. The young ladles did considerable fancy needlework and somewhat more visiting, but the evening was most enjoyably and profitably spent. Miss Newell served her guests with watermelons and at about 10:30 the young peo ple departed for home. Those pre sent were Misses Lida Fyfield, Dessie Cole, Maude Williams, Vera and Minnie Reymers, Hazel Williams and Mrs. A. W. Moon. On returning from an engagement at about 9:30 Tuesday evening, Miss Maude Baber was most agree ably surprised to find 13 of her friends comfortably seated In the parlor awaiting her arrival. The guests were perfectly at home and were deeply engrossed In the mys teries of whist. The evening was spent with cards and music, and the crowd had come well supplied with refreshments which were served during the evening. A jolly good time was spent by the young people, who were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Amos Smith, Mrs. Alice Carlon, Mrs. Blanche Dean Harvey, Mrs. Herman Horning; Misses Vera Reymers, Kate Newell, Ruth Dean, Dot Cook, Maude and Myrtle Baber; Messrs. Ralph Dean, Bob Adams, Geo. Jester and Arthur Denlson. On last Tuesday evening the mem bers of the Newman M. E. church and friends of Rev. A. R. Maclean as sembled in the church parlors for a pleasant evening with the pastor and family before their departure for Woodburn, Ore. At an early hour the parlors were well filled and the expressions of regret at the depart ure of Rev. Maclean and his most estimable family were heard on every hand. After a social hour and a general extending of the glad hand Judge J. O. Booth called the com pany to order and Introduced Sena tor Norton. Always choice In ex pression, he appeared at his best In showing the growth of the church under Rev. Maclean's administration, as well as the excellent financial status In which he Is leaving the charge. Those present heartily en dorsed Senntor Norton's reference to the work of Mrs. Maclean as organ ist since her arrival in Grants Pass and many friends and admirers out side the church greatly regret the loss of one so talented from this community. The pastors of the sev eral churches of this city took pleas ure In adding their testimony of ro- . sped and esteem for the pastor of Newman M, E. church, especially .dwelling upon the goodwill and i brotherly reeling existing between ithe pastors or the several churches In this city. The speeches were In terspersed with musical selections, ,Mlss lleniiee I'allln, .Misses (lilkey and Savage, Mrs. Ruttd, Mrs. YVil ; Hams, Rev. Ilartlett, ,1. 11. and T. W. ; Williams participating. Light re- I'rcs'.imetits were served ami the company dispersed with the feeling that Grants l'ass had lost a family with more than ordinary standards of moral and spiritual value and the highest llilellei I ual w ort It. "Come again," said Mrs. li-own. "I certainly w ill, it o i promise t son o me anot her nip of I'olg. r's Golden date Coffee." l'.o' Sweater noil n.' Stockings. Cotne to on'' Mere fer (item. Veil wilt get especial He-h'V Co. C. P i CLASSIFIED ADS.I j NEW TODAY. ! ' i; S M.E Placer n inc. i n i , d, i i.'.ht Halms. $ 1 nun. j lM Men antPe Co.. Lelaud, Or. 1 e-1 - It Kl RRO for sale, Reuttp K bn d i . i .... t i i . i , "ni", m'h ini .in.! ham, ,,i ,i p. i l'bctie snT, ibb r il; ,or 1 1 -: t f liel 'SEIIOI.D l ;i i..t l"i : n tl'iite r Mts. C. Y. U, ti!,'. ;, "i ' V t,!h st I ret. Window- Class nt Hair 1 " FOR SALE North Bide town, b- room house and lot. $1000; $200 down and $10 per month. Address, "E. B." care Courier. lU-i-n Another carload of "AMERICAN" Ilabbit and Stock Fence has just been 'received by the Hair-Riddle Hardware Co. GIRL wanted for general housework. Address or phone Mrs. C. E. Sel leck, Murphy, Ore. 10-1-tf NOTICE Notice is hereby given that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by or for my daughter, Eveline, aged 17, as she has left my home and Is no more under my care. H. L. Reed, Murphy, Ore.. 10-l-4t FOR SALE A good driving horse, single harness and top buggy, all complete, cheap. Inquire of J. V. Hale, Grants Pass. I0-l-2t South Bend Chilled Plows are the world's best. Everyone sold on a guarantee by Hair-Riddle Hdwe Co. FOR SALE One American box ball bowling alley, new, a snap. In quire at the New Racket store, 419 G street. 10-1-tf LOST. LOST Monday a watch fob with Woodman charm buckle. Please leave at Courier office. 9-24-tf FOR SALE NEW Davenport, handsomely up holstered, for sale cheap If taken at once. Enquire at 102 W. A street. 9-24-2t WILL take piano as part pay on 4 room house and lot close in, house is rented all the time. Address Box 4, R. F. D. No. 1. 9-24-Ct COW for sale, Jersey and Holstein. Will be fresh this month. Ad dress P. O. Box 423, Grants Pass. 9-17-tf FOR SALE Five Berkshire and Po land China pigs at $2 each. Qrder early before they are gone. Geo. A. Hamilton, Grants Pass, Ore. Phone 811 Frultdale. 9-10-4t 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 II. K., Box 91, Kerby, Ore. 9-10-tf FOR SALE Four first-class milk cows, making 1 pound of butter per day. A. M. Jess, R. F. D. No. 2, Grants Pass, Ore. 8-27-tf BROWN Leghorn hens for sale, two dozen at $6 per dozen; 5-month-old pullets at $7-per dozen. Mrs. E. Erlckson, Wllderville. Phone 886. 9-3-5t FOR SALE Timber claim, SW Sec. 24, Twp 37, 7 West, Jose phine county. For particulars address H Walter, conductor, 3rd Townsend street, S. P. Co., San Francisco, Cal. 9-3-tf FIVE room cottage with 3 lots, Binall 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 this , season. Apply E. A. Cheetham, cor. Sth and I streets. S-20-tf FOR SALIC 160 acres bottom land, 70 acres under cultivation, house, barn and outbuildings, fruit and shade trees; seven miles from town. A snap if sold at once. See Geo. Cronk, address Box 5S0, Plume 1023. 3-21-tf FOR 15EXT. ROOMS for rent at. S2it North Oth street for light housekeeping, city water and electric lights. E. H, Foster. 9-L' l-2t FOR RFNT--Second stor.v 'cr C. F. Dixon's store, consist Ins, " four, rooms, large hall, bath room and closet. Partly furnished. Enquire of E. W. Chiles or C. F. Dixon. S-fi-tf FOR RENT---Now 1-rooiu cottngu v.i'h pantry. Inquire S3 N. Tlh st i'e( t. 9-.'5-tf WANTED WANTED Siecess Maa.ine wants ;i'i iiMii-etie and responsible man -. for renewals and solicit now Miliserlptions dining full or spare time. Evperlriieo unnecessary. Any oho ran start among friends nud a italntam rs and build up a p.iMri; and permanent business vi'ho-it capital. Complete outfit uv.d Instructions Free. Address, "Vii." Sihm'ss Mncalne, room ' " ' '-s M,ii:;i;'ino hUdin N' v. i i v i"u. n y. !-: i-::t To l ".i;d mills on fr. ositb'tx, tal.l'u na : When You Start Out after that new Suit, sir, start in the right direction. Start towards the Clothing House that has a well es tablished reputation for selling only the "Best of Clothes," Such a resolu tion can not fail to bring you directly here. If you know exactly the sort of Suit you want, you will find the choicest mod els in all the correct styles. If you don't know, then we shall be pleaded to as sist you witli the best of service in fitting you per fectly with just the sort of Suit you Ought to Wear, Suits $12.50 to $40.00 The Clothes you will find here are something more than "Just Clothes." 'We'll do more than justclothe you we will "dress you." Peerless Clothing Co. Good Clothes, Hats, Shoes and Toggery ery Co., Hyde Blk., Spokane, Wash. fl-17-4t m; iscellane o l s. " FIRST-CLASS board and room at 809 M street. Mrs. J. R. Brown. 9-17-3t DESIGNS, Cut flowers, potted plants, bulbs. Medford Greenhouse, phone 606. 11-6-tf FARM MINES Ranches We wish to announce to the County, Soul Iiciii Oregon n ml to i MiiJIi opened an oil lie in this city and are now prepared to conduct a general real estate business. We have spent several months in vesligatiiig: the advantages of this locality and can say that we arc pleased with the evidences of Hie resourcefulness of tills district and that we have confidence In t M. fuluri' of tills vicinity. We wish to become better acquainted with yon mid take Mil method of Inviting you to rail and see us at our office. Our Mr. W. H. Clements lias bad HO years' experience In the real estate business and we can assure yon tbat niiy business entrusted to lis will have Hie honol'it of our experience and will receive prompt and careful attention. If you wish to sell, list with us. If you wish to buy, see us. References: First National Hank, Grunts Pass, Ore. Sheridan Lumber Co., Sheridan, Ore. Fanners' State Bank, Lyons, Neb. Dodge County State Hank, Hooper, Neb. Burt County State Hank, Tekatnah, Neb. C.eorge E. Iluntsberger, Capitalist, Los Angeles, Cal. Mercur Mining Company, Salt Lake City, Utah. Clements-Basler R ealty Co. ROOM I, MsoMC TEMPLE, C0PVRI0MT 1909. MONEY to loan on irrigated laudi I by C. G. Ament. 7-16-tf f RANNIE, the plumber Is ready at any minute to repair your plumb ing. 609 II street. Telephone 553. 4-2-tI MONEY to loan on real estate. Mort gages bought and sold. Marcus Robbins. lawyer. 1-8-M I LANDS TIMBER Orchards people of (Jrants Pass, Josephine the gcm-rul public that we have (.RANTS MSS, OREf.O.V r
