PACK FOUR ROGUE RIVER COURIER l 15c Per Roll Sale 15c Per Roll 15c All 25c per roll Wall Paper 15c O'NEILL'S The largest dealer in Wall Paper in Southern Oregon The Rogue River Courier Published every Friday by A. E. VOORHIES, Proprietor. C. 0. COUTANT, Editor. Entered at the PoHtofflce at Grants Pass, Oregon, as second-class matter. Subscription IUtes. One Tear, In advance $1.50 Biz Months 75 Four Months 50 Blngle Copies 05 Advertising Kates Furnished on application at the office, or by mall. Obituaries and resolutions of con dolence will be charged for at Gc per line; Card of thanks, 50c. FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1909. LET US HELP OURSELVES. Financiers and others tell us that the entire nation Is enjoying pros perous conditions. In fact, the coun try Is more prosperous now than ever before. In substance this Is the statement recently made by the Na tional Monetary commission. It says that the number of bankR, na tional, state and private, have doubled since the year 1900 and that the average per capita bank resources for the entire country Is $237.24, This Is the year for counties and towns to make an effort to bring in new capital to assist in the develop ment of their resources. Those who fall to act promptly will lose an op portunity which may never return. Josephine county badly needs a thousnnd families and millions of dollars to open up our farms, de velop our fruit lands, build railroads, work our mines and complete irriga tion. The money is in sight and if we will make a strong effort It can be made available for the various purposes for which It Is demanded. An increased number of settlers will help tis to pay the taxes and build good ronds. If the county would do Its share in bringing in new settlers and additional capital it would be the best policy that could be pursued. We would then have money for good roads and bridges. All parts of the county need better roads and It Is high time that the officials charged with this responsibility take up the matter In a businesslike way and make good roads rather than mud holes. NTKSEUY STOCK SHORTAGE. There appears to bo a general shortage of fruit trees In the nur series of tho Pacific Northwest and this has brought about two evils: Tho price has gone up and Kansas and Nebraska stock has been substi tuted and actually sold for stock grown on this const, This shipping in of nursery supplies from sections where apple diseases prevail keeps Inspectors busy looking after ship ments of apple, pear and other fruit trees as they reach points in the Rogue River valley. It is a notice able fact that much of the stock that came in January is in poor condition, It having been exposed to the freez ing weather in transit and, conse quently, there will be many dis appointments among those who are planting orchards this spring. GIVE US A NEW CITY CHARTER. Giants Pass has reached a crisis In Us history and is now confronted with tho absolute necessity foi a new city charter which shall be In keep ing with the demands of the hour. The old charter is twenty years be hind the times and those who made It never dreamed that the city would be anything more than a town of 1000 or 1500 Inhabitants r.nd yet the charter is too lame, too unser viceable and too far behind the age even the remote period of its adop tion to Berve any purpose whatever. Iot us have a new charter and one that will enable us to build a large city without half the expense and trouble which the present charter demands. Wo hope that some member of the council will offer a motion or a re solution which will result In the ap pointment of a special committee to lay the foundation for a new city charter. Such a committee will have a whole lot of hard work to do In se curing copies of the charters of model cities that we may have the very best selection to choose from. We fee! satisfied thnt if the mayor and council will ask a number of our best lawyers to serve on such a com mitteo they will gladly contribute such service without compensation. It will take three months to prepare a charter and submit it to a vote of the people. It is true it could be dono in less time, but the matter should not ho hurried, but every op portunity given to make a charter as nearly perfect as possible. This matter is now up to the mayor and council and it is to be hoped that the suggestion will fall on good ground and be the means of bringing about tho adoption of a charter which kwlll enable the city to do all the things necessary In half the time that Is now required. This is a very im portant mntter and it should receive nttentlon at the earliest possible moment. An up-to-date charter, It must be lmrne In mind, Is an ab solute necessity for Grants Pass at this particular time. It Is the very corner stone upon which and with which to build a prosperous muni cipality. Our cltlr.en stand ready to adopt a charter thnt will enable us to make Grants Pass one of the finest cities In Southern Orecon. Ijli BEAUTIFUL MARCH WEATHER, j "I know a spot where the wild vines creep, And the coral moss-cups grow, And where at the foot of the rocky steep The sweet blue violets blow." Such glorious weather as we have experienced since the first day of the month is almost beyond the power of pen to describe. The soft summer sunshine has gladdened the hours and put all nature in tune to warn ub that Spring is already at tt)e gate and her mantle of green covers the dell and gentle slope with swelling buds and Infant blossoms to crown the delight of those fortunate enough to dwell in this land of sunshine, flowers and plenty. Could the world take note of these March days so in contrast with, northern and eastern weather, there would not be room In this valley for those who would come here to enjoy our climate. In these days of sunshine and shadow in this happy valley, is it any wonder that the pale cheek of the invalid loses its death pallor and puts on the crimson hue of health, while hope returns. Holy Writ tells us that "All that a man hath will he give for his life." Compared to such a sacrifice how cheap is this life-saving climate where without money and without price the sick return to health. In this valley of the red apple and the rich clustered grape, we are reminded of the promised land. It is true there may be giants to overcome here as there were in that other country, but each indivi dual Is equal to the task of winning the victory. ... n 1 A e Hackney, A. P. Knox, u Jennings, J. H. Johnson. Louis Mit chell The happy couple received many useful presets of linen, china, glass and silverware. They will be at home to friends on the Mlnear farm west of Medford. Home Telephone Commences Work The Home Telephone company is engaged in setting poles for the line wn Jacksonville and Medford. The line will follow the right of way of the Rogue River Valley rail- wnv between the two towns. Ti-in. unit man-arms have been r uicn iiv strung along the proposed route be tween the two places. EXCHANGE 6 acres aajoimuB city limits, 5-room house, iar6 barn, acre strawberries, other small fruits, young 'orchard, pumping plant to Irrigate. Ideal location for poultry. For sale or exchange for city residence prop- Inaulre 639 N. na FRIDAY, MARCH 11, ham - w irlgWtv in mile of Grants PaBs. for cash. Phone F. L. 565, erty. phone 155-L. FOR SALE Partridge-Rock 1 r A coffin tr f yAr. H. H. Basler, 934 N. 9th St. pw "0-L- 2-ln, h 3-11-tf WE ARE now ready to handle all the eggs and early vegetables pro duced in the valley. Call and see us about au your early cropB. We will pay cash for all brought in to us. We will be more than pleased to make suggestions on crops that wm benefit you. Grants Pass rn Rfh and G. 3-112t nuuutc Maud Powell ranks amongst the greatest of living violinists, and her playing last night was a revelation. The violin was made to Blng the music with all the wealth of ex presslon of the human voice and an artistic finish that only a few artistes ever attain. The Natal Mercury, Durban. Opera house, Monday, March 14. CLASSIFIED ADS. NEW TODAY. 50 CENTS a setting of 13 full-blood Plymouth Rocks and R. I. red eggs C. N. Matthews. 902 Pine. 3-ll-3t FOR SALE 7-room house, modern plumbing, bath, cellar, 2 lots, shade trees, etc. C. N. Matthews, 902 Pine St. 3-ll-3t IJOIiX. MUNDT At Grants Pass, Tuesday, March 8, 1910, to Mr. and Mrs. R. Mundt, 727 North Fifth street, a daughter. MAURI KD. PADDOCK-McINTOSII At Grants Pass, Oregon, early Sunday morn ing, March 6, 1910, William Anthony Paddock, of Grants Pass, and Miss Nora Mcintosh, of Worthlngton, Ind.; Rev. Frederic M. Brooke, of the Christian church, officiating The wedding was a very quiet af fair, there being only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties present. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Mcintosh, of orthlngton, Ind. She Is a cousin of George Crawford. Mm. Dnu-ann Manuel and Mrs. Alfred Heston, of this city, with whom she visited dur ing the pnst summer, and at that time made the acquaintance of Mr. Paddock. For the past eight years she has been a successful teacher in tho Worthlngton public Bchools. She Is a young lady endowed by nature and education to fill a high place In social circles and will be a blessing to tne home to which she has gone as a bride. The eroom need n t troductlon to our readers, as he has been a resident of this city for many years, and during that time has been a successful business man and a nigniy respected citizen. Showers of good wishes are extended to both bride and groom for a long and pros perous wedde tfe. Mr. and Mrs. raddork will reside In this city at 219 C street and will ho n f tin m n to their friends after March 16. DANIELS-HOFFMAN At the New man M. E. pnrsonngo, In this city, Friday, March 4. 1910, Raymond F.. Dnnlels, of Portland and Maud Hoffman, of Grnnts Pass; Rev. D. H. Leech officiating. The wedding ceremony was per formed nt 4 o'clock In the afternoon In the presence of a few relatives. Mr. nnd Mrs. Daniels will reside ln Grants Pass for the present. JOXKS-TRIM1U.E At Grants Pas", Oregon, Sunday, March 6. 1mo, Wesley Jones nnd Miss Mabel Trimble: Rev. Brooke officiating. The mnrrlaso was solemnize,! nt the home of tho bride's parents, Mr. nnd Mrs, Jas. Trimble. In this city! jtm Minuay artcrnoon. at 5 o'clock. I In the presence of relatives and a i few friends. The bride has crown to womanhood in our midst nnd the ! groom has been a resident of the ( Ity for a number cf yars. Roth nre well nnd favorably known nnd have (many friends who Wh them bon I '...i;e in meir Tuture married Mr. nnd Mrs. Jon 1 this Vltv. WANTED By April 1, modern house for the gammer or longer time. No children. S. W. Phillips, 639 N. 2nd. Phone 115-L. 3-11-tf SEALED bids far the purchase of the old parsonage and barn of the Newman M. E. church, either sep tntrethpr. will he re- celved up to Wednesday noon, 1R Tnnulre Mrs. T. B. luaivu w Cornell or Mrs. J. H. Williams, 3-11-lt FIRST-CLASS dressmaking and niain Bowtner at 809 Mead. 3-ll-3t FOR SALE One 8 H. P. statio and one 2 H. P. pumping line engine. Inquire 669 N. street. 24tj INDIAN Runner duck eggs, lOiTj doz. Fure Drea uarred Plymouth Rocks and S. C. Brown Leghorn $1.50 per setting, and stock each for sale. Phone 887, Wilder, ville, Ore. 2-lj-tf FOR SALE 26-acre farm, 2 mt west of Grarts Pass, on main tn veled road, R. F. D. and telephon line, 1 acres bearing orchard and 5 acrea young orchard, house, barn and outbuildings; as under new irrigating ditch. M. C. Garver, R. F. D. No. 2. l-28-4t PIANO nearly new, for sale oa easy terms. Inquire 715 North 7th street. 12-24-tf FOR RENT Cottage, 2 miles north of town, overlooking city. Good garden. Work in neighborhood plentiful. Address C. T. Crosby, R. F. D. No. 1. 3-11-lt FOR SALE Good work team at H. Huck's wood yard, 109 West H street 3-ll-2t S. C. BLACK Minorca eggs for hatch ing. Prize winning stock; $1.25 for 15. E. S. Vcatch, 654 North 3rd street. 3-11-tf FOR SALE Timber claim, Sec. 24, Twp 37, 7 West, Jose phine county. For particular address H. Walter, conductor, 3rj and Townsend streets, S. P. Co., San Francisco, Cal. 9-3-tf LOST. LOST On the streets of Grants Pass, Saturday afternoon, ladies' B. P. O. Elk pin. Finder please return to Maude Baber, of the Courier office. BARRED Plymouth Rocks, pure blooded stock and or the very best laying strain. Eggs and a few cockerels for sale; eggs $1.50 per 15. Square Deal Poultry Yard, John Summers, prop., 801 Or chard Ave. 3-11-lt FOR SALE 900-pound mare and and saddle, light work harness, double; fresh milk cow; Plymouth Rock eggs for hatching. Inquire Peter Olson, first house south of county road. R. F. D. 1. 3-ll-4t BABY CHICKS Order Now. White Leghorns, $1.50 dozen; Buff Or pingtons, $3.00; White Orpingtons, $12.00; breeding cock, Blue An daluslan, $1.50; White Leghorn, $1.50; Buff Orpington, $5. White Leghorn eggs for setting, $1 (15); Indian Runner ducks, $1.50 (10); Mammoth Bronze turkey eggs, 25 for $6.00. W. T. Goodman, 408 Sixth street. 3-11-lt WANTED To exchange a thorough bred White Leghorn rooster for another of the same breed. Ad dress P. O. box 517, Grants Pass, Ore., or phone to 811 farmers' line. 3-11-lt FOR SALE- Medium-sized saddle pony, one mile Southeast Murphy. F. B. Wambaugh. 3-ll-4t FOR RENT. FOR RENT Three nice rooms furn ished for light housekeeping. 801 Orchard avenue. 2-25-2t FOR SALE FOR SALE Asparagus Roots, 50 cents per hundred. Will Scovllle. Box 514. 3-4-4t AUTOMOBILE far sale, or trade for house and lot. H. W. Wilson, 638 North Sixth St. 3-4-4t EGGS for hatching. S. C. White and Brown Leghorns, 50c for 13 eggs. Mrs. E. Erlckson, Wlldervllle, Ore. Phone 886. 3-4-6t WOOD For F. L. 565. dry wood phone 3-4-tf FOR SALE Cheap, a 6-room house, 3 large lots all set to' fruit and flowers. Want to sell before March 1, 1910. Enquire of Courier office. 2-25-3t WANTED WANTED Men to burn brush. J. H. Harris, Fruitdale. 3-4-2t FURS Highest cash price paid for furs. M. E. Horr, 116 C St. 3-4-4t 'MISCELLANEOUS TO LET Contract to clear 5 acres land. Mrs. L. M. Sehorn, Hugo, Ore. 3-4-2t RANNIE, the plumber, is ready at any minute to repair your plumb ing. 609 H street. Telephone 140-R. 4-2-tf STRAYED. 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 Been swimming Rogue river at the county ferry. Reward of $25 will be paid for information leading to recovery of mare. W. W. Tucker, R. F. D. No. 2, Grants Pass. , 3-4-4t S. C. RHODE Island Red eggs for hatching. Great winter layers that lay the high priced eggs. $1.25 per fifteen; $5 per hundred. C. R. Brechtbill, N. Tenth St. 2-18-4t LODGE MEETINGS THERMOPYLAE Lodge, No. 50, Knights of Pythias, meetB 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 ws will resld. Ife. In First Spriog Chat For the approaching SPRING and SUMMER SEASON our exhibit of attractive Novelties in Men's and Young Men's Apparel will be the largest and most diversified ever shown in this market. All the fashionable fabrics and shades in the very latest patterns we show in profuse variety. They are, as heretofore, made according to our very highest standard of manufacture, and contain that vine and finish that has given our garments their well deserved prominence and success. AVc will place upon sale several New Features in Spring Suits which, to avoid imitations, we will not as yet describe in ' j'lim. mere is no Dettei IKNOvnitowv Vt the borne of the bride' Ktnn.lmntber. on A.W:ite Marrh S. 1910. MI1 Winnie A. Knox nn.l .t.,b n nrown; l;,,v, ! W. A llenrd offMntin, I 1. K. lT.iM.ntin ;,.,,1 ,,, Mr , Mrr .1. T (VrV ',,!',. Mr ,, Ml.' K T " 1 f.vllv. Vr v ti r v '-,....,., ,, ... Mf 1"t Mr, r'h..n , ,!, ,, ,,...,.f,.f M' M " f,.-.nv. V.,: V' " '.: ...., V!"ll. M. r er or more convincing woof nf tho genuine merits of our goods than their appreciation by the Lost dressers If you have never seen our Clothing, con yunwclf of its merits by obtaining the opinion of ot the recognized leaders in style in Grants Pass. GRANTS PAS. OW1C.ON THE HOUSE OF QUALITY t