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PAGE FOUR Weekly Rogue ,River Courier. Am Iea4eat NewS Paper EaUbUabed la 1887. PuUlftbed trerj Frfctej Entered at the poet office at GnuU Paw, Oref on, for tranamlaiion tfcrongh tke malls aa aecoad-claaa matter. K. VOORHIES, Publisher and Proprietor. 0. G. COUTAJfT, Editor. BnbKiiptlon lUU. Weekly By mall Per year, $1.60; alx month, 75 cenU; four montha, ! eeata; single coplw, 8 centa. Dafly Dellrered by carrier or through the malls Per year, fS; six mecthi, $3; oie monek, 60 cents; blcgle eoplee, 6 centa. GRANTS PASS, ORE., FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1911 GRANTS PASS AND ITS PROSPERITY In this, the year of our Lord 1911, be it remembered that Grants Pass and the county of which it is the capital Bet the pace and showed the world how to do things. If we look over the ground, it will be found that much has been accomplished and it has all come about tnrougn the enterprise and broadmindedness of our own people and the result is that large capital has been invested in the county and city. Men of means have put their money in property here and have thus shown their faith in the fu ture of this part of the Roeruc River valley. Some of these investors have come from Portland, others from Se attle and Spokane, and still others from Medford and Ash land. All this came about through an effort to develop the country by the building of a much needed railway. At first glance, practical and loyal citizens saw the import ance of this enterprise and they resolved to do their part in securing the road, and the result was that they sub scribed, in a single day, $70,000 towards inaugurating con struction work. This was a proof not only of their faith in the undertaking and need of the road but of their loy alty to this section. As soon as this road was secured oth er things followed rapidly. Large business enterprises such as the Steward hotel, the concrete pipe and cement works, several new business blocks and lastly, but not least, the enlargement of the Josephine hotel. Other things of moment followed all these in rapid succession and withal came, men of capital to invest in our fruit and agricultural lands and in our mines. Never in the his tory of any country was development work inaugurated more successfully. Grants Pass has become the favorite center for men or means to mako investments, found enter prises and locate for themselves homes. This has indeed become known as the land of opportunity, and as such it has made a reputation in many states and hundreds of counties throughout the middle west. These are the fav orable conditions which confront us today and it can be truthfully said that the men who inaugurated the railroad enterprise and other things of moment are still on the fir ing line ready to do strenuous work in the upbuilding of our city , and in the development of every undertaking which has been started. Note those who have come promt ly forward within the last two days, like the earnest busi ness men they are, to meet the ten per cent subscriptions to railroad stock due. They only had to bo informed that the money was now payable and forthwith they sent their checks to the office of the railroad company, thus proving that they could be depended upon to do their part on pay day as enthusiastically ns they did on the day they enrolled their names to start this great enterprise on which all other things have hinged. At the rate the money is com ing in this ten per cent should be in the treasury not later than tomorrow evening. All honor to the noble citizens who have led in this great work. We are now on the eve of still greater development, as will be seen in our local columns. Men are on the way here who represent a mil lion and a half of capital to invest in conjunction with large industrial undertakings connected with the railroad. They will bo royally received and Grants Pass will do its part on this occasion the same as it has in the past. READ AND YOU WILL KNOW One of the ablest, ns well ns one of the most important, articles on the mining interests of Josephine county which has appeared within the Inst ten ycai-s is by C. L. Mangum, and it will be found in this morning's Courier. This writer is an oxpert mining engineer and is without doubt one of the very best posted men in this section. lie knows the importance of the subject he ia discussing and it will be well for every person at nil interested in this part of Ore gon to carefully rend the story of our mines ns Mr. Man pum tells it. Every man who has investigated this sub ject will agree that the industry is only in its infancy and that mining will he nn important business here from now on. During the last twelve months the values in gold and copper found m the properties in Josephine count v have attracted the attention of some of the leading mining men in Colorado, Nevada. California and other localities, and the result is that these shrewd men are investigating our rich deposits and are finding out the wealth which is stored in our mountains and valleys. It is safe to predict that before the season closes maiiv new mines will he in process of development and not a few of the old proper ties will have become producers. It is certainly pleasing to note that .mite a number of mr unsung men oi urants i-iss imv nwn i " I' Villi! Ill WEEKLY ROGCE RIVER COTOIEB u Winpse wnrlrl and supply the demands of the miners for everything needed in their line. If any mer chant in this citv feels at all uncertain in regard to tne real value contained in our minerals, it is his duty to in form himself without delav. It is for us to assist the own ers of mining properties 'to get the means necessary to operate them to advantage. There is room for the employ ment of large capital in the business, and when it is se cured it will be a good investment for those who furnish it and, incidentally, for Grants Pass. It will be well for every man in this city to become familiar with the ores that are; being taken out of the various mines. The fact is we j know too little about this whole business. Go up to C. P. . Bishop & Company and see the specimens of ore in one of I the windows, taken from the big Almeda mine and from j the Oriole, two properties already famous as containing: great wealth. But before going, read what Mr. Mangum says about these two mines and then you will know some-; thing about the real value of these ore specimens. . FRIDAY, APRIL n, THE HIGGINS STRIKE The Courier has been at considerable expense and its representatives have had no little hard mountain climbing to secure for its readers authentic information in regard to the reported Higgins strike, nineteen miles north of Kerby on a spur of the Coast range, in what is known as the Red mountain. The first installment regarding the strike from our correspondent is published on the first page of the paper today. It will take several days longer for C. L. Mangum, the expert, to thoroughly investigate the mine so as to be able to approximately determine the values which have been uncovered. This further report will be made public as soon as it is received at this office. It is the aim of the publisher of The Courier as far as pos sible to give only truthful statements, so that our readers may rely on any information that may come from this source. RAISE MORE HOGS AND ALFALFA , The Medford Mail Tribune has this to say about al falfa and hogs, as revealed in a booklet published by the Southern Pacific: "R. B. Miller, traffic manager of the Southern Pacific. once remarked that if he lost his job with the railroad, he would retire to his Roerue River vallev raneh hogs, and that he was satisfied in his own mind that al falfa and pigs would make any man in Oregon, particular ly in southern Oregon, a fortune. If the market for her hogs fell, he would put up 'Miller's Home-Made Dairv Sausage' and become a millionaire. "Mr. Miller would doubtless get a great deal more out of life if he followed his own advice and retired to his Rogue river ranch, than he secures as traffic manager of a great railroad system, for nowhere ia lif joyable or are conditions more attractive than here. In addition, he would probably be a financial gainer. For the present he contents himself with advice to others, and this has taken concrete form in a booklet just published by the Southern Pacific, entitled 'The Money Makers Hog Raising in the Pacific Northwest.' t This pamphlet on hog husbandry is written by D. O. Lively and contains a essential to making a success of the industry, the latest owvxiMiiu ihcujuus 10 oe ronowed, together with sound advice covering all details. The pamphlet is for crrntni- tous distribution upon application to the railroad com- JSAf 11 f of the. toilet, it is apparent that nowhere in the entire country do more favorable condi tions exist for hog raising than in the Rogue River valley and that a source of much wealth is being overlooked by the comparative neglect of this industry." . The Courier has long favored nlfcilfa j Ti, .,; , lv auu uvi l HID Our Boys' $5.00 KnicKer Suits are Made With an Eye to Service Each suit is a combination of fit, durability and appearance. The seams are all double sewed and topped, the knees are full and roomy, the buttons are sewed on strongly. Every little detail tending to better sery. ice that could possibly be included in these suits you'll find there. The neat, three-button, double breasted coats are quite mannish in appearance. The colors are ' goodhandsome light grays, Oxfords, browns and tan cassimeres. ' brown and gray worsteds. All dapper little suits with plenty of pockets. We believe you'll not find the equal in town for the money. For Boy CALHOUN'S Outfitters For Man WONDERFUL GOLD STRIKE. (Continued from Page 1.) even planted their location Btakes In the snows which Btlll He on the mountain side. The next few weekB will doubtless bring bigger things than have already resulted. All mining men who have Bten the property and Inspected the output declare It to be one of the richest gold discoveries yet made In the west. Child Undergoes Operation Edna, the little 3-year-old daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Seal u erwent an operation first of the week sh the result of a disease In the kne joint. About the first of December 1910, the little one sprained her left knee and since" that time has beei unable to walk, and the limb wu growing crooked. Since the open tlon performed by Drs. Loughrlifl and Strieker, the severe swelling bii been greatly reduced and the little one Is resting easily. come. nan im 4-am i. ifnif.., ,mi i"i . AU1 - " u hu,iw"' xlu(i itea ana mere u i i ; ,h tt"u LUCie 1S no country rui ,JL.,,m nuseu to better advantn ,-r, i uoguc Kiver valley. The local demand for pork should encourage men to go into this business. Any surplus w ill find a ready and profitable market in Portland HIGGINS STRIKE IN KERBY DISTRICT The Iliins strike in the Kerby district, which was1 made public m Sunday's Courier, is the big sensation ?n! u am i ass, ana it ,s liable to spread all over the countrv. -..v v.wimk-1 ll.lSv Jill 1 VOSTlFJltirm lllllnt. re i n furnish in nrdnr in MO lnlnrnmtirm fr. ....u i ii ,v;n i. , . ,w I'uimc, ana me result "in mi- iii.ku- Known r ivmio-1 i ie columns nf thla at the earliest possible moment. While there is no reason to doubt (ho reports whi,h have come in t?Z " w inn nunc has been discovered, Grants Pass will l, I ii. ... V, ."ul V 'irs. .Milliner moil Who nrn' mportance of the value of the gold and eoppor found :i if ho s P In W ,,,,strict w 11 ,,ot question he report1 the ijuartz deposits n Josephine county, and thev are he I m edh tl 7 ) have lm? hoM for- have Cu j pinning to realu-e hat the developments whi,h ave now If nJJ'? rt of ri,h mines in that loeal tv pinffonran c icpo rts of tins wonderful strike are confiri ed way Grants Pass must be made the snpplv point not 1 ii "" h- VVtaml to ' for tbousai f only for the produee for the mines bt, as f r as no iht l"i ml l,,t7 cold find, an thev must also supply the ina, unery and tools used in the df- 1 t ,1 ,0 0ntfit "'"nerable varties v itl ouV fereut eam. Manv of these articles if ot l , ; ns 1,1,s ,lnss uver linger b" tho - ViV, n lu;,,-, will 1,, a m.liive U,s lo 2? , m s,lr,,, f ,,,,a Vrom . ' i" FOR 5 ALE 256 ACRE RANCH Located within one-fourth mile of Selina postof fice in Illinois Valley, 22 miles southwest from Grants Pass in the coming future fruit section of Southern Oregon. All bottom land. 75 acres cultivated. 20 acres of choice young orchard. Newtowns and Spitzenbcrgs. 240 rods rabbit wire fence around orchard. Hi miles new post, rail and board fence. Inrst right to 100 miners' inches of water from Clear Creek, ditches dug. ' 25 acres in alfalfa, clover and wheat. Hne garden, house, barns, outbuildings, small triuts, 4 horses, 2 cows, 4 hogs, complete outfit wagons, farming tools, small tools. Hie Grants Pass and Western Ii. R. survey goes by the pla.'c. Selma depot located about 15 rods lrom house. Title perfect, no incumbrance. Hi is will make one of the finest fruit farms in Josephine county. Purchase price $10,000, terms on part if desired. arm can be divided to advantage. I ossession given on sale. It will pay you to look into this before purchas ing elsewhere. Tnquire on premises of E. M. VAN SLYCK, SELMA, OR. 5
