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The Rogue River Courier
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 '
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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.
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