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PAGE FOUR Wall Sale 15c Per Roll 15c' Wall Paper '15c O'NEILL'S The largest dealer in Wall Paper in Southern Oregon The Rogue River Courier Published every Friday by A. B. VOORHIES, Proprietor. C. 0. COUTANT, Editor. Entered at the Postoffice at Grants Pass, Oregon, at second-class matter. Subscription Rate. On Tear, In advance $1.60 Blx Months 76 Four Months 60 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 6c per una; curd or thanks, 60c. FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1910. I THE MODERN ENGINEER. We are living In a progressive age; an age In which wonderful achieve ments are carried through. The great factor In all this seems to be the en gineer who leads the way while men with capital, the states and the nn tlon follow htm with unfaltering trust. What he has accomplished in the Inst ten years In the United States has set tho world agog and made even the most thoughtful won der what was coming next. In Daniel Webster's day the lawyer led the na tlon and even while the war to save the union was going on the lawyer played a conspicuous pnrt In arousing national sentiment. The lawyer led regiments to the field and from colonel he climbed to a generalship, and when peace came the lawyer went to the senate and house of rep resentatlves; was made governor of states and occupied other prominent positions, but he has had his day and no longer attracts the attention he did during the latter halt of the nine teenth century. By the end of the next decade the engineer will become prominent In politics and the people will honor him for his achievements. If he "who makes two blades of grass grow where only one grew be fore Is a a public benefnetor," then the modern engineer Is entitled to the very highest recognition. "Tunnelling the mountains Anywhere they please; Building lines of railroad Half way 'cross tho sens; Draining glades and mnrahei For a million farms; Irrigating deserts, Wreathing them with charms. 'Digging grand cnnnl ways, Joining sea with sea. Men are working wonders All must quite agree. No one scarcely guessing What Is yet to come, Hot we're nil quite certain Thnt we're going some." PACIFIC COAST DEFENSES. Secretary Meyer Is disposed to build a strong fleet for the protection of the Pacific Const. It U a trying shame thnt In spite of the fact thnt of our long const line and the Import ance of nffnlrs In the Pacific not a Ingle battleship Is to be seen from Folnt Harrow to Panama. Senator Perkins has renewed his demand thnt nt least nine of the ton new battloMps lu Mntloncd on the Pa cific Const. This will he some help but not enough to mnke our position even respectably utrong. Present condition In regard to naval pro tection on the Pacific are simply shameful. General Washington snld thnt tha way to preserve pence was to he prepared for war . This snyliu: l a true today m It was when It was Easter Dyes Post Cards Paper 15c Per Roll uttered by the father of his country. Statesmen of all nations admit that the next war will be fought on Pad flc waters. Everything points to such a conclusion and yet we are practically asleep while spies from countries which are expected to make war are as plentiful on this coaBt as honey bees In a clover field. From all appearances March has brought with It the full tide of spring with Its blades of grass, Its bursting bulbs, swelling buda and here and there tho early foliage. Surely there Is no more pleasing sight than a sun ny day In the month of March In the Rogue River valley. All nature Is In tune and seems to rejoice that storms are a thing of the past while sunshine rules tho Increasing length of the day. Taxpayers Are Indignant. The outspoken opinions of the largest taxpayers of the county are anything but complimentary to the county court In regard to tho con tract for taking down the old bridge. The expressions are that the whole transaction Is unbusinesslike and Is ono of those bargnlns which means tho more the contractors make It cost the more profit there will he In the Job. You will hear the honest taxpayer expressing his Indignation at tho county court guarantee of 20 per cent profit over and above pay ing hnndsomely for the work. Some favor referring the matter to the grand Jury, whllo others think that an Injunction should be served to prevent this unbusinesslike deal be ing paid for out of the county funds. Will Walt Until After the Election. The peoplo of Frultdalo sought for many months to have changes made In the roads of that neighborhood, but utterly failed to get the county court to act In the premises. Seeing that they could get nothing done, they of late petitioned to have the roads stay where they are and for tunately the court was Induced to act favorably In the matter. Some taxpayers In Frultdalo were asked by tho Courier why they sent In such a petition and tho reply was that they hBd failed to get any action whatever, so they hnd resolved to wait until after the next election be fore trying to do anything more. Importance of Spraying Xow. The Importance of sprnvlng now Is strongly advocated by Fruit In spector J. F. Tturke, who was seen by a Courier representative on Thurs day of this week. In a talk on this subject, ho was earnest and practical He said: "Ol'clinrdlsts should lone no time In getting their trees sprayed. Ten days or two weeks of the present fine weather will so far advance the foliage that It will not be safe to use the Sampson spray, So now Is the time to Insure your fruit from danger of scale. A first-class gaso line ppray outfit - putting all the city trees and orchard In splendid shape. Anyone who has been over looked will be promptly attended to by calling up phone Il-Y. "The present Indications for a large fruit crop In the county are splendid. I do not know when 1 have Keen the trees more loaded with fruit buds, and It only depend on ourselves whether we reap the bene fit of the crop or not. A few dollars spent now In caring for oiir or chard will mean a handsome profit Ister on. The kllllm; frost In Cali fornia and other sections of the and Easter sllemn,n,s Sells Drugs and Books ROGUE RIVER COURIER west mean a shortage of many thous ands of boxes of fruit. We In this favored valley should and will be able to supply the deficiency and thus gather to ourselves a goodly portion of the golden harvest. There Is absolutely no reason why anyone should have unmarketable fruit If they will only use the same untiring care and attention they would give to any other business. Success will surely follow. You know there Is no cause without efect. So I wish to urge everyone to spray and spray NOW. Do not put It off until the plowing or something else la done. Other work can be done later, spray ing can not. If you can not care for your trees properly, cut them down and save your neighbor the trouble of fighting your pests as well as his own. The consolidation of the Val ley Fruit union should mean for us the top market price, but we must be able to deliver the goods." Kicked by a Horse. Ira Edwards Is now able to be up and around, having partially recover ed from the kick he received In the head a week or more ago. Mr. Ed wards, who was working for Dan Jordan at the Dixie ranch down the' river, was leading a frisky horse and while the animal was playing Mr. Edwards gave him the full length of the rone. The nrS IMckert n rMr m, ,, point of the shoe cutting a gash ln the cheek and the other point strik ing the forehead. He was knocked senseless. The people at the ranch worked over him and sent for a doc tor and finally, after several hours work, Mr. Edwards regained con oclousness. In a week he was able to sit up and Is now Improving quite rapidly. noRX. DARNEILLE At Grants Pass, Sun day, February 27, 1910, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Darnellle, a son. MARRIED. CROW-CAREY At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Morlne, ln Grants Pass, Oregon, Sunday, Feb ruary 27, 1910, Clarence C. Crow and Eliza True Carey; Rev. Robert McLean, of Bethany Presbyterian church, officiating. The bride Is one of Josephine coun ty's fairest daughters, and the groom is the popular agent of the Southern Pnclflc Railroad company at Central Point. The wedding was a very pret ty one, tho decorations being ln ex cellent taste. The parlor was decor ated with ferns and potted hyacinths and the dining room with ferns and violets. The bride was dressed in a blue traveling suit with gloves and hat to match and carried a shower boquet of white carnations. The groom was ln the conventional black. The brldo was attended by Miss Frances Morlno and the groom by Master Frank Hefllng. The ring re posed on a dainty satin cushion ln a violet wreath and was carried by Beulah Morlne. Immediately fol lowing the ceremony the party par took of a five o'clock dinner served by Mrs. Morlne, aunt of the bride. The bridal party then left for Cen tral Point, where they will be at home to their friends after March 5. The bcBt wishes of their many friends follow them to their new home. May their lives be all sunshine, with only enough clouds to make the sunshine appear more bright! JOHNSON-ERICKSON At the home of the bride's parents on the south side of Rogue river, on Thursday. March 3, 1910, Erwln II. Johnson and Miss rteda P. Erlckson, both of Grants Tass; Rev. D. II. Leech officiating. These young people have resided ln this city but a short time and the wedding was a very quiet affair, only the Immediate relatives being pres ent. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will make their homo In this city at pres ent. 'tORGMAN'-POWELL At the home of the bride's parents at Takllma, Oregon, on February 23, 1!M0; Herman T. Tlorgman and Fvalln Powell, both of Takllma: Rev. Wil lis Atden officiating. CVRTEK-TTRDY At the home of the bride's parents nt Hugo, Ore gon, on February 1 r1 0, Joseph Aaron Carter and Irene rurdy; Rev. J. r. Kenney officiating. Ml l. KICKl.F. -At the homo of G. W. Wal ton at rry,.n. Oregon, on Febru ary 17, 1910. R C. Fickle, need 7fi vents, f. month ntnl ; days. Funersl sorvt-v were held Von. .1-.. . - renrunrv "s mm im i term, .ft n? Drvdeil cetllete Month . Milll'ui's r idv mlvl last V vf 1 11 , !i!l"ts rover T.ore s-rf.i. Ion- -! d.., ,.i, ,,,, f, of P"v i.n'ut iii V ivn, t.i.'VU,.,- .,t 1 . vet) )., . ' River !!!.- f.i 4. PERSONAL AND IAn.Au r Walter Harmon made a business trip to Central Point on Tuesday. Isaac Best left on No. 15 this Fri day morning for California points, where he goes on business. I. A. Robie returned Thursday from San Francisco, where he has spent the past several weeks. Messrs. Joe and Lou Schmidt, G. D. Welter and W. I. Coburn made a business trip to Sams Valley Mon day. Division No. 1 and Division No. 4 of the Ladles' Benefit will give a rarntvai the week before Thanksgiving. Harrows, any quality and price to correspond at Rogue River Hdwe. Co. E. V. Smith went to Albany Thurs day to attend to the platting of an 11-acre tract which he owns In West Albany. He will place the property on the market. South Rend Chilled Tlows are guaranteed to give satisfaction. Your money back if you do not like them. Rogue River Hdwe. Co. t . a ir. fTAHH T)jtn1 nnd hnhv MT- anu M0- c,a rw' "uu rrlved ln thla c,t Thursday e,veni from CaL Mrs- Po1 vlsit her Parents- Mr- and Mr3 M D" L. Crook, at Deer Creek. I Mrs. C. L. Nichols arrived here Thursday from Colorado Springs to Join her husband who has purchased a ranch near Wlldervllle, where they will make their future home. Rev. Frederick Bartlett went to Medford Wednesday to take part ln the services connected with the lay ing of the corner stone of a new Epis copal church being erected in that city. Mr. Fruit Grower: Do you know you can buy American Rabbit Proof Fence that is 4S inches high, has 19 lateral wires with tays every 6 Inches and weighs 11 pounds per rod .for only 60 cents per rod. You see this Is less than 5 cents per pound for the wire. Ask the Rogue River Hdwe. Co. to show you the fence. The Courier has received an im portant communication from Prof. O'Gnra on the necessity of cleaning up the orchards. Unfortunately It came too late for publication this week but will find a place In our next week's Issue. Rodney Calvert has taken a posi tion ln the postoffice for the coming two weeks to relieve Clyde Martin, who goes to Portland and La Grande, at which latter place he will visit Eugene Good, a former Grants Pass boy. During the absence of Rodney from the depot, John Colvlg will fill the position of night baggageman. Mrs. William V. Johnson, who has been on a vIbU to her old home at Sheridan, Wyo., since Christmas, re turned with her two children on Fri day morning and went directly to the Frultdale farm. She has experienced while away a long siege of cold weather and very deep snow. She returns ln good health and very glad to get back to our delightful climate. County Superintendent Savage says that much interest Is manifested throughout the country schools over the spelling contests which have been Inaugurated. The first test was held laRt Friday and It was hoped to have the report printed this week, but as yet a few districts have not sent In a report of their schools to the county school superintendent. Tho Catholic chapel car In charge of Father McDonald, of Portland, and a noted singer, Geo. C. Henne ry, left on Thursday morning for Kosoburg, wncre the gentlemen will rest until Saturday and then resume their Journey to Drain, where they will hold meetings. This car has been In Grants Pass for the past 10 days and lectures have been delivered very night at the Catholic church to large audiences. Father Mc Donald Is nn Interesting speaker and Mr. Hennesey Is an exceptionally fine vocalist, and besides the Catho lic membership, many protestants have visited both the car and the church during their stay In this city. Wanted Ruv Furi. I pay rash for furs. Skunk R0 rrntii tt tl fiA n " "". v ovine, .hi cents up. " . 1. Goodman, 4 OS oth St Ias.s, Oregon. Grants otici:. To Whom It Muv ronrern l hereby glvn that 1, t ?i Notice under Ml-hoiI. own.-r (.f ono-li.iif th Siuv.r Pin- mine at Gnilre Ore will not 1. ro-ionsiMo f'P nnv M'Ms Im-iirriMt ,...!.,... ...it , im . . . -..hi mi:;:ir mine or f,.r nv i.,i,, ... .... 11 ' "1 ' I I Ml - ovement .errrToe, 'he,',.,,.,- 1, it no i for r s'n v, n lUn.n-rr tlmi lov.. tV. - f 1,,-r iv,'. i !... i at-y in-., i,.in..r-il or 1 'i i ii. KMCMT I) 1 1.1, ""' if ,ft ruit for want !' ins have h-,.1 to l.o s-..a ... CLASSIFIED ADS. NEW TODAY. ORDER now. Baby chicks. White Leghorns, $1.50 dozen. Breeding cocks, Blue Andaluslan, $2; White Leghorns, S3 to $5; Buff Orping ton, $5; .Brown Leghorn, $2.50. Pullets, White Leghorns, $1.50; Buff Orpingtons, $2.50. Eggs White Leghorns, $1.50 (15). In dian Runner duck, $1.50 (10). Goodman, 408 Sixth St., Grants Pass, Ore. Brooder plans and pat tern free to each customer. 3-4-lt AUTOMOBILE for sale, or trade for house and lot. H. W. Wilson, 638 North Sixth St. 3-4-4 1 FOR SALE Asparagus Roots, 50 cents per hundred. Will Scoville". Box 514. 3-4-4t STRAYED There strayed from my ranch at Jerome Prairie last April a coming 4-year-old chestnut sor rel mare, with flax tall and mane, small niche ln right ear and slight saddle marks; last seen swimming Rogue river at the county ferry. Reward of $25 will he paid for Information leading to recovery of mare. W. W. Tucker, R. F. D. No. 2, Grants Pass. 3-4-4t FOR SALE A No. 1 family horse, adso good surrey. H. Huck, Wood Yard. 109 West H St. 3-4-lt LAND for sale ln 5-acre tracts with in 14 mile of Grants Pass. Cheap for cash. Phone F. L. 565. 3-4-tf WOOD For F. L. 565. dry wood phone 3-4-tf TO LET Contract to clear 5 acres land. Mrs. L. M. Sehorn, Hugo, Ore. 3-4-2t WANTED Men to burn brush. J. H. Harris, Frultdale. 3-4-2t FURS Highest cash price paid for furs. M. E. Horr, 116 C St. 3-4-4t LOST On the streets of Grants Pass, Saturday afternoon, ladles' B. P. O. Elk pin. Finder please return to Maude Baber, of the Courier office. EGGS for hatching. S. C. White and Brown Leghorns, 50c for 13 eggs. Mrs. E. Erlckson, Wlldervllle, Ore. Phone 886. 3-4-6t FOR RENT. FOR RENT Three nice rooms furn ished for light housekeeping. 801 Orchard avenue. 2-25-2t FOR SALE IMPORTANT Have enquiry for nickel mining property. Desire to communicate at once with any one holding developed or partly developed claims. W. T. Perry, Grants Pass, Ore. ,2-25-2t FOR SALE Cheap, a 6-roora house, 3 large lots all Bet to fruit and flowers. Want to sell before March 1, 1910. Enquire of Courier office. 2-25-3t FOR TRADE or sale 16 H. P., double cylinder steam hoist or logging engine. Address "II. M.," care of Courier. 2-25-2t FOR SALE Eggs, day-old chicks, breeding stock, thoroughbred Buff, Brown, White Leghorns, Barred . i M J mm ' How Many j A Dutchess 1 Trousers Pair of ! Buttons $5.00 i in the I Jar? Trousers I " FREE aV4 l A ;. .vvv,, wtjm to ; the IP i Best A pair of Dutchess Trousers FREE to the GueSSer I Best Gucsscr. j I I Peerless ? Co, - FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1910. Plymouth "Rocks, Rhode iskn Reds. Book your orders in Febru ary for day-old chicks. Eggs n to $1.50; chicks reasonable. Ever green Poultry farm, R. L. New. man, prop. R. F. D. No. 1, Grants Pass. 2-4-tf S. C. RHODE Island Jted eggs for hatching. Great winter layers that lay the high priced eggs. $1.25, per fifteen; & per nunared. c. R. Brechtblll, NI Tenth. St. 2-18-4t FOR SALE Partridge-Rock eggg,. H. H. Basler, 934 N. 9th St. Phone 170-L. 2-18-4t FOR SALE: One 8 H. P. stationary and one IVt H. P. pumping gaso line engine. Inquire 669 N. 6ta street. 2-4-tf INDIAN Runner duck eggs, $1.50 per doz. Pure bred Barred Plymouth Rocks and S. C. Brown Leghorns, $1.00 per setting, and stock of each for sale. Phone 887, Wllder vllle, Ore. 2-18-tf FOR SALE Strawberry plants of Clark's Seedling, Maggon, Senator Dunlap; also asparagus roots, one and two years old. R. L. Newman, R. F. D. No. 1. 2-4-tf FOR SALE 26-acre farm, 2 miles west of Gracts Pass, on main tra veled road, R. F. D. and telephone line, Vz acres bearing orchard and hVt acres young orchard, house, barn and outbuildings; all under new irrigating ditch. M. C. Garver, R. F. D. No. 2. l-28-4t PIANO nearly new, for sale on easy terms. Inquire 715 North 7th street. 12-24-tf FOR SALE Timber claim, SWV4 Sec. 24, Twp 37, 7 West, Jose phine county. For particulars address H. Walter, conductor, 3rd and Townsend streets, S. P. Co., San Francisco, Cal. 9-3-tf WANTED WANTED Position in Pacific Northwest by experienced bank bookkeeper, competent to organ ize bank accounting system, can release in sixty days. Box 434, Ottumwa, Iowa. 2-25-2t WANTED Men to chop wood at Hugo. Enquire Hotel Layton. Mrs. L. M. Sehorn. 2-25-2t WANTED to rent for 3 or 5 years about 5 acres Improved or unim proved land with option to pur chase; full particulars to B, carfr of Courier. 2-18-3t MISCELLANEOUS IF YOU want chickens or strawberry plants of quality, visit or write to the Evergreen Poultry Farm, R. F. D. No. 1, R. L. Newman. 2-25-tf RANNIE, the plumber, is ready at any minute to repair your plumb ing. 609 H street. Telephone 140-R. 4-2-tf lODGM MEETINGS THEKAlOPYLAE Lodge, No. 50, Knights of Pythias, meets first and third Tuesday nights in W. O. W. hall. F. W. Huggerth. C. C Lin coln Savage, K. of R. & S. 2-11-tf
