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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1911. WEEKLY ROGVE RIVER COURIER PAGE FIVE NewCrop NUTS ALMONDS. PECANS, WAL NUTS, BRAZILL, FOPERTS Just In a big shipment of fin fresh nuts. They are thin season's crop. Also new dried frulU Including: RAISINS, CURRANTS, FIGS, PRUNES, PEACHES, PEARS I. Pardee PERSONAL ' ' Roscoe Thomas, superintendent of the Opp mine near Jacksonville, Is In town today visiting with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Cor nell. Claude Hildreth, baggage master at the Southern Pacific depot, visited friends at Ashland Wednesday. . Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wlmer came In from Kerby Wednesday to look after business matters here and also to visit with relatives. , , : Ralph Davis, freight clerk for the Southern Pacific company in this lty, went to Klamath Falls this morning, where he will remain in definitely, visiting with ' his old friend Dick Guthridge and looking 1 after business matters. W. F. Bowen of Ashland was a business visitor to Grants Pass Wed nesday. Miss Pearl Beck of Leland was visiting Grants Pass friends Tuesday and doing Christmas shopping. ; L. R. Steelhammer, manager of the Bishop Clothing comtany, re ' turned Wednesday from a visit of 1 several days with Portland friends ' and also in looking after business matters for his firm. Ray Martin passed through Grants ' Pass this morning enroute from Sa- f lem to Phoenix, Ariz., where he goes '''to spend the winter for the benefit '."of his health. He was joined here 1 by his brother, Newton Martin, sales man at the Bishop Clothing store, O.(who went with him to Arizona. Ray tad,Nwon Martin are brothers-in-law of L. H. Steelhammer. Mrs. 0. S. Goodnow lett this morning for Sacramento. Cal., where she was called by the serious Illness of her daughter, M--s. Mabel Looney. Father Frances, nctor of St.. Ann's Catholic church went to Medford Thursday morning to spend the day with friends. Mrs. G. A. Miller, who has been Visiting with her sister, Mrs. M. E. Taylor, of this city, left Thursday for her home at Ft. J ones, Cal. Mrs. ' Miller and Mrs. Taylor had not met before for ekht years and the week spent together In this city was most enjoyable to the sisters. ':"John Haggert and Miss Nettle M. ' Rice were married at the Grants Pans hotel In this city. Saturday. De cember 2, 1911, Judge Stephen Jew ell officiating. . C. W. Martyn, assibtant suporln tendent of the Southern raclftV at Portland, was here on official busi ness Wednesday. Stephen Gnsnle Trice and Miss Ruby Pearl Hanscam were married at the home of the county Judge De cember 6, 1911. Judge Stephen Jew ell officiating. ) Fred Wilcox went to Wocdvll'e Wednesday afternoon on business matters. William Vanoken, one of Merlin's business men. was a visitor in Grants Pass Wednesday. Ed. Thompson of Woodvllle spent Tuesday forenoon in Grants Pass vis iting with friends. H. U Wilson, the Leland merchant, came up to Grants Tass this after ; noon to visit with his family. O. B. Brlstow left Tuesday evening for Taeorna, where he will spend the winter with bis daughter, Mr Fred Russell. F. Q. Burns, who, with Mrs. Burns, has spent the summer at Dorrls, Cal., . was brought to bis home In this city , S" Monday, suffering from a paralytic r ' stroke. II. F. Lyman of Great Falls, Mont.. I arrived In this city this morning snd will visit friends here until tomorrow when he will go on to California, X where be will remain fr two or throe ' months before returning to his home. Mr. Howard of Yreka, California,1 has been here for several days look ing over the city with a view to In vesting. He left south Tuesday af ternoon. . Handsome Potted Cyclamen just received at Cramer Bros. 381 A. J. Stover and family, formerly residents of Kerby, were In town Tuesday, leaving on the afternoon train for Santa Crus, where the fam ily will reside this winter. F. W. Snyder and J. A. Carroll left Wednesday for the Kerby district Mr. Carroll Is a recent arrival here from Lebanon, and is In search of placer investments. James McKlmons, formerly a Grants Pass boy, but for the past five years a resident of Washington, has been visiting with friends here for the past few. days and went to Ash land Wednesday morninc to visit a sister. Holiday Silverware opening on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Cramer Bros. George Howland went to Rose burg this morning t.o spend a week on business. All kinds of Bulbs, Hyacinth, Tu lip, Narcissus Crocus and Lilies at Cramer Btob.' 381 MISSOURI FLAT. BORN ""WALLER At Chico, Cal. Thurs day, November 30, 1911, to Mr. and Mrs. T. Ernest Waller, a son, Rob ert Dudley Waller. Mrs. Waller will be remembered by many friends as Miss Hazel DePuy, a former Grants Pass girl. Potted Ferns from Cramer Bros. 35c up at 381 Eastern Star Election Josephine Chapter No. 26, Order of the Eastern Star, held its annual election Wednesday night and elect ed the following to officer the chap ter for the coming year: Worthy Matron Mrs. .Elizabeth Kendall. Worthy Patron Dr. E. N. Bywa ter. Ass't. W. M. Mrs .Ella Calhoun. Cond. Mrs. Lou Sabin. Ass't Cond. Mrs. Caroline Nor cott. Sec'y Mrs. Lou M. Demaray. Treas. Mrs. Anna M. Holman. Trimmed Hats Half Price All my trimmed hats must be sold. Come and take your pick from my entire stock and pay Just half what you ordinarily would. Mrs. Waughtal. 12-8-lt NOl ICE. The stockholders of the Wllder vllle Irrigation company are here by notified that their annual meet ing will be held at the residence of E. Loughrldse Thursday January 4. ' 12-8-4t "Rogers Bros. 1847," the old re liable silverware In "Vintage" and "Charter Oak" patterns at Cramer Bros. 381 Literary will commence again uoxt Saturday night. We hope to see a big crowd present and get up a good program and debate for the next meeting. The entertainment and box social Thursday night, November 30. was a very successful affair. The pro gram was given by the school under the supervision of Mrs. Hyde. Some line musical numbers were given by Mrs. Wm. Young and Mrs. A. W. Guthrie. The boxes were plentiful and well filled. Forty were sold at an average of $1 each. The money will be used for the benefit of the li brary. J. L. Wooldrldge was auc tioneer and finished selling the boxes at 11:30, when supper was called and was made complete by a big boiler of coffee, which the ladies bad prepared. Mr. McCallister of Grants Pass is logging for the winter run at the sawmill this week. Mrs. Clara Hoag's mother, who has spent the summer here, will leave soon for her some In the east J. N. Butler and sons moved to their homestead one day last week. Howard Lydy made a flying trip to Woodvllle last week. This week seems to be a regular hog killing time. Oh, no, we didn't mean the $200.00 bond system, but several of our farmers were actually butchering some fine hogs. Pearl Davidson recently came home from Albany and Portland, where she had spent several days visiting. A bet easly won, "Smith was elect ed mayor of O. P." WILLIAMS ITEMS. S. M. Wertz Is making semi-weekly trips to Grants Pass these days, hauling his hay to market. Thanksgiving was fittingly cele brated In Williams. The Brethren church hold a picnic out on the grass In front of the school house which was participated In by the whole neighborhood. It was a beautiful day; the grounds were resplendent with cftlly dresed young people who hud gathered togethe" for a good feed and nn enjoyable time. The tur key, d'lck, chicken and a good many toothsome dainties showed a ra-e discrimination In the selection of articles for the repast. Every oi.e had his p.ppi'ttlte appeased and then wont In and heard the Rev. Mr. Lln ineor expound the gospel. Altogeth er the day was admirably spent. The M. E. church will hold quar terly meetings beginning Thuisday night and continuing the rest of the week. The Rev. Mr. Mowray, pre siding elder, will help Mr. Ragan conduct these meetings. Here Is i. groat opportunity for everyone to hear some good sermons as rarely do we have chance to hear ths bible explained by such competent authorities. Mr. and Mrs. Martin E. Real of Ashland are the very welcome vis itors at the home of Mr. Real's sis ter. Mrs. Frank Sutton. The bridge over Williams creek Is progressing rather slowly. Someone is guilty of negligence in not push ing this work after the county hag expended so much money In filling In and preparing for the bridge. We have had an unusual amount of nice weather this fall, but the rains will nut hold off forever, and after the cre k rsUes the work of jetting In riti ret" foundations win be difficult. fruAdale. Strawberries picked at Riverside December 4. Miss Leddy left Saturday tor Co lusa, California. Henry Thompson Is teaching the Frultdale auool. Miss Little Harm of Puyallup, Wash., is visiting her uncle, Mr. Carlson. f Rev. Wm. Jeffries, wife and daughter, and Mrs. and Mrs. J. H. Williams were callers at the Robert Huck home Wednesday. Mr. Crouch and daughter of Port land, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Contant and Miss Benedict of Grants Pass were Frultdale visitors Tuesday. The Grants Pass auto truck of the fire department made , a trip to Frultdale Thursday. Mayor Myers, Councilman Phillips and City At torney Clements were passengers. Miss Maude Kenworthy of Port land, who has recently returned from a trip around the world, Is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Geo. Mamllton. Worth Hamilton came down from Eugene to eat Thanksgiving dinner under the parental roof. Other guests at the Hamilton home on that day were Mlsd Kenworthy of Port land, Mr. and Mrs. Warren and son and Mr. Scott. Robert Huck and family enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with Mrs. Huck's brother, J. M. Sturtevant, in Grants Pass. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcoxcn and Dr. and Mrs. Wllcoxen of Murphy spent Thanksgiving day in Frultdale. Sixty-five persons enjoyed the dinner prepared by the ladles of the Grange last Thursday. MoBt of the number remained for supper and au enjoyable social evening. Farm Wanted (F 100 to 200 acres, worth op U $25,000.00; mostly Improved; un incumbered; suitable for general farming; and soma cash will secure a Portland corner 100x100 In a rapidly growing district. ritonrciNu pkk cent on INVESTMENT Can be made to pay 12 per cent. Give us detailed information. O. C. It. ELLIS & CO., Ponlund, Or. 5t Send For This Seed Annual-Free iJBr'i "fa Mlnll puritv wtd r'nrr,l Naimi, r wunln, ihrvivntw l.'initw Uift.rt rC,lnl. IM If ttui'pd Utmainry tinn it antm W an n end If h ) ant. yoli tMfl. TWtWH.LwrU..ViiW ranrs I SKOAL FFEB AS A SPECIAL INDUCEMENT TO CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS WE ARE GOING TO GIVE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL ARTICLES WITH EACH SUIT OR OVER COAT OF Bishop's Ready Tailored Clothes THESE CLOTHES AT THEIR REGULAR .PRICE ARE THE BEST IN SOUTHERN OREGON. With each Suit or Overcoat selling at $20.00 to $30.00 we will give: One $5.00 Stetson Hat One $1.75 Shirt One 50c pair fancy Sox. One 50c pair of Suspenders. -0R- A $5.00 "Hull" detachable handle Umbrella. One $1.75 Shirt. One 50c pair fancy Sox. . One 50c pair Suspenders. " With each suit or overcoat sell ing $10.00 to $18.00 we will give One $3.00 Roberts Hat One 50c pair Suspenders One 25c pair Sox -or- ' a $3.00 "Hull" detachable handle umbrella. " , ,. v , One 50c pair Suspenders One 25c pair Sox This Offer for Cash Only n Just Received A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF "PENDLETON" INDIAN ROBES AND ALL WOOL WHITE BLANKETS; JUST THE THING FOR A NICE XMAS PRESENT FOR MOTHER, SIS TER, DAUGHTER OR SWEETHEART. BLANKETS PRICED $7.00 TO $12.50; ROBES $7.50. (DELIVERED TO ANY ADDRESS IN THE U. S., CHARGES PAID, FOR $8.50.) SEE OUR NORTH WINDOW. We have an exceptionally fine assortment of Xmas gifts, consisting of combination sets of Ties, Socks, Ann Bands, Sus penders, etc, etc., all put up in special Holiday boxes. C- P. Elslhop & Co, The Clothiers L. It. Steelhammer, Manager. Cor. Sixth and II Sts. Layton Bldg. If