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FKIDAT, .RCH 15, 1M2. WEEKLY BOGI E RIVER COURIER PAGE F1VC i POULTRY and Stock Foods In Any Quantity. Bran, Shorts, Middlings, Barley, , Cracked Corn, Corn Meal, Oats, Rolled Oats, Flaxseed Oil Meal, Soy Bean Meal, Ground Bone & Shell, Beef Scrap, Charcoal. J. Pardee 417 G. Street PERSONAL AND LOCAL. Mrs. G. Crockett went to Myrtle Creek Wednesday to visit for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph SThaska, Sr., pent Wednesday In Ashland visiting with friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hager guests at the home of their cousin. Miss Sadie Clevenger and other relatives in , Grants Pass, left Thursday for their home at Portland. Miss Lou Spiker, who has beem spending several days with Grants Pass friends, returned Wednesday to her home at Glendale. She waB ac companied by Mrs. A. C. Goettsche, who will spend a week there and then go to Corvallis and Portland for short visits. Mrs. L. P. Merrlman left Wednes day for Timber, Oregon, where she goes to visit her daughter, Mrs. L. Lee Drorhaugh, for several dayB. When she returns she will go to Ker by, where her husband owns exten sive mining interests. Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Hemming left Wednesday for Albany, where they will reside indefinitely. Mr. Hem ming, who is a Southern Pacific operator, has been In charge of the third trick nt the dep-: hre during th winter, and ,oes .o Albany to take the second trick po'tion. L. Shlnaherger will fill the vnemey In the office here. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. B. Taylor, proprietors of the Waldorf hotel of Woodvllle, were Grants Pass visit ors Wednesday morning, returning on the afternoon train to their home. Mrs. M. P. Anderson has returned from Portland and Is now ready for business with a fine line of spring millinery. Don't fall to find the place-708 E street. Millinery open ing announced later. Milton Reynolds and wife of Woodville, are here for a few days. Mrs. Reynolds Is taking treatments for her eyes. R. H. Gilnllan was a business vis itor to Myrtle Creek Wednesday. Miss Sylvia Anderson has returned from San Francisco, where she has been working at millinery for the past year. She will be with her moth er, Mrs. M. P. Anderson, for the sea son. Mr. and Mrs. R. Kuhlman arrived Wednesday from San Francisco and will spend the summer in this coun ty. They are at present with Mrs. Kuhlman's mother, Mrs. M. J. Leach. Fetsch Family Departs Mr. and Mrs. August Fetsch and family left Friday evening for Port land, where they go to reside perma nently. Mr. Fetsch has been In bus iness In Portland for some time and tame to Grants Pass last wt-ek to ar range for his family to go to their new home. Attorneys Spread Out Attorneys Colvig & Williams have enlarged their office rooms receatly by the addition of the two rooms ad Joining, formerly occupied by Marcus Robbins. The gentlemen now have a large and commoaious sime oi rooms in which they are comfortably settled. ISrilllant New Electric Sign The Hotel Josephine has a hand some new electric sign raised over the front of the hotel. tie Mrs studded with 140 tiny, sparkling electric lights. The .sign is a beauty and at night, on account of Its height and brilliancy, it can be plain ly seen from all parts of the city. IjU's Arm Itrukeo Freniout Jordan, the 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Jordan of this city met with a painful acci dent Friday, whhh resulted iu the breaking of the ,young man's left arm, three inhes above the elbow. The boy was taking tare of a cow, and while leading her he became en tangled In the rope, fell to the ground and the animal stepped on the arm, crushing the bones. Dr. Loughridge was called, and artef i reducing the fracture, reports the 'lad as resting easily. Sumbiy School Convention 1 The annual convention of the 'Josephine County Sunday School as sociation will be held In Bethany ! Presbyterian church of this city 'Wednesday, March 20. j An Interesting program has been arranged for afternoon and evening sessions. Rev. Charles A. Phlpps of ! Portland, field secretary of the state 'association, will deliver an address !at both sessions. Delegates from the Sunday schools of the county are expected to be in attendance. All Sunday school workers In the county as well as all others who may be interested are ,nvlted t0 attend each 8e8slon of the convention. Bee hives, supers, frames,, sec tions, foundation comb and smokers can be had at the Rogue River Hard ware. The Big Red Front. 3-15-2t W. P. COUNTS IMPROVES NEW 6TH ST. HOME W. P. Counts is making Important improvements on his residence lately purchased on lower South Sixth street. Among other things he has added a large and beautiful front porch; enlarged a number of win dows and put In new doors, as well as new floors in the rooms down stairs. The building will be painted on the outside and handsomely dec orated on the inside. The expert building firm of Craw ford and Simmons has the job v hand, and Is turning out good work. Mr. Counts Is also making Import ant changes in his orchard and lawn and will have a handsome place when the various Improvements art completed. Bee supplies at the Rogue River Hardware Co.'s. The Big Red Front. 3-15-2t MRS. G. V. WALTON DIES AT MERLIN, ORE- Amelia, wife of George W. Walton (nee McClung) passed away at mid night March 10 at her home at Dry den. She was the mother of Charles, Rachel, Viola, Oscar, Elsie and Alice Walton. Mrs. Walton was a long time resi dent of the Deer Creek section, al ways active in labor for others, a loving, faithful wife, mother, neigh bor and nurse, always ready to do her full part for others. She will be greatly missed by the many friends and neighbors. It can be truly said of her that she did her full duty by all. Mrs. Walton had Just passed her fortieth birthday. Mr. Farmer: Why strain your lungs trying to make your neigh bors hear you on the phone when you can make them near you easily by using a new set of the pnone bat teries that the Rogue River Hard ware Co. have in stock. 3-15-2t HORN. ENTRIKEN At Grants Pass, Ore., Monday, March 11, 1912, to Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Entrlken, a daughter. REI1KOPF At Applegate, Ore., Sunday, March 10, 1912, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rehkopf, a son. MARRIED. HEGLER-DOGGETT At the city hall, Grants Pass, Ore., Wednesday, March 12, 1912, George T. Heg ler of Siskiyou county, Cal., and Mary Doggett of Grants Pass, Justice James Holman officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Hegler will make their home in California. , WEBBER-NIPPER At Klamath Falls, Oregon, at 9 o'clock Sunday morning, March 10, 1912, W. A. Webber of Klamath Falls and Miss Mae Nipper of Grants Pass were married by the pastor of the Meth odist Episcopal church In the pres ence of Mr. Webber's family. W. R. Nipper of Grants Pass, father of Miss Nipper, was also present. Telephone batteries, the good kind, at the Rogue River Hardware Co.'s. The Bi Red Front. 3-lS-2t MISSOURI'S DAWG SONG. An Iowa friend has secured a copy of the "Dawg" ditty. It was written by F. L. Wright, and runs: Down in the uzarks they'e hum ming this song: Whistle it, too, as they, pass it along, You tan buy all of hiss heep or a hawg, But you can't get him to part wlt his dawg. He'd get you goin' around an' 'round If you made one single kick at his hound, Hear the Missourians' musical ring Come from the mountains, and hark to him sing: "Every time I come to town The boys keep klckln' my dawg aroun'; Makes no difference if he is a houn', They gotta quit klckin' my dawg aroun'." Give a Missourlan a gun an' a pup, Then there's no trouble in gittin him up, if it's a dawg that delivers the goods, That there Mlssourlan's soon in the woods. Squirrels are fallin' an' possums are skeered, Pabblts are hlken an' coons are afeared. Down through the bottoms he ambles along, All of the echoes repeating his song; "Every time I come to town The boys keep kickin' my dawg aroun'; Makes no dlffeence if be is a houn,' They gotta quit kickin' my dog aroun'." Take a Missourlan, mortgage his farm, Threaten the man with a bushel of harm, Steal his potatoes and then steal his wife, Keep the poor sucker afraid of his life. You might take his cow or you might take his hawg, But nobody can ever git to his dawg, The two of 'em stick to the very last thing, You hear the dog howl and Missourl an sing. "Every time I come to town The boys keep klckln" my dawg aroun'; Makes no difference If he Is a houn,' They gotta quit kickin' my dog aroun'." Get your rural mall box Rogue River Hardware Co. Big Red Front. of the at the 3-15-2t ANNOUNCEMENT. To the Voters of Josephine County I have decided to announce myself as a democratic candidate for nom ination to the office of sheriff of Josephine county. If I am nomin ated and elected I promise a strict enforcement of all laws and will make every possible effort for the apprehension of criminals. J. M. MASON, 3-8-6t Merlin. Ore. From what 1 have been told, I am convinced that a number of horses have died from typhoid pneumonia In the vicinity of Woodville this winter. For the benefit of others who may fall victims, I wish to say that while this Is a very fatal dis ease, nearly every Dorse can he saved if taken In time. Dr. R. J Bestul, veterinarian, 1041 A St., Grants Pass. Thone 222-J. 3-15-lt Work on IHlon Placers W. H. Ross, part owner of the Dodson placer claims on Josephine creek, went Saturday to the mine, accompanied by Mr. Busch. The property has been under lease to the Smith brothers, but they were obliged to come to Grants Pass on account of the illness and death of little Pauline Smith, which occurred last week. Mr. Ross will work the mine the balance of the season. Oh, Yon Hen Nest A "patent hens' nest" in the win dow of the Chapeau millinery store is a neat and attractive exhibit ar ranged by Mrs. A. C. Reily In compli ment to the poultry show now In pro gress at the Albert building. The nest is made from a large straw bat filled with excelsior with chicken feathers sticking conspicuously from the sides, and a number of eggs peep Ing from the nest. ClauMfied ads. work wonders. FRUTDALE- Mr. Anderson was a business call er at the E. E. Blanchard ranch Tuesday. Mrs. tlreen was a week end vis itor at the Helfley home. Mr. and His. Oliver Messinger, Miss Elizabeth and Mrs. Claude Aikeu of G-auts Pass, were guests at Forest Home Sunday. Mesdames Coutant, Campbell and llalverson spent a very pleasant Tuesday with Mrs. Alonzo Jones. A delicious mid-day meal was one of the chief enjoyments. A large gathering of friends met at the Ilelfley home last Thursday night as a farewell courtesy for Mr. and Mrs. Breitmayer, who leave this week for an extended visit with Mr. Brletmayer's parents in Jackson, Mich. We regret the absence of this estimable family, but are glad they expect to return to Frultdale in a few months. Road Supervisor Jones, accom panied by Road Supterlntendent Brlnkeroff, spent last Tuesday In specting the roads in this district. Wherever Mr1. Jones has worked on the roads he has accomplished splen did results and we are expecting more good work this year under Mr. Jones' able supervinion. , Several dinner parties having Mr. and Mrs. Breitmayer hs guests of honor have been given this week. Mr. and Mrs. Coutant entertained in a charmnlg manner on Saturday ev ening at a six o'clock dinner. Mrs. Underwood was hostess on Monday evening and Mr. and Mrs. Stan baugh opened their hospitable home to a number of guests on Wednes day evening. E. E. Blanchard Is having a bungalow erected at Cedarhurst to be occupied by Mr. Pratt of Giants Pass, a former resident of Michigan Two prominent orchardlsts of Frultdale discovered some sort of a I "white growth" on their peach trees. Fearing some terrible pest might develop they sent a specimen to Corvallis for examination. Their minds' have been greatly relieved by receiving the following answer: "Be not alarmed. Those are mistletoe seeds and aro not liable to develop and damage your trees." The first "out of door" event of the season was held Sunday, March 10, at Forest Home. Sixty-two friends of Mr. and Mrs. Brletniuyer enjoyed dinner on the lawn and an afternoon of visiting. The guests on departing wished Mr. and Mrs. Brletmayer a safe and pleasant ourney and expressed the desire that they return in time to hold this annual gathering at their home In the early spring of next year. THE RULING PASSION. VENICE, Cal., March 14. Mrs. Cora Bough, candidate for the city council, sidestepped a political meet ing to attend the Los Angeles Fash ion show. She Is squaring herself with her supporters today. MEXICAN OFFICERS PLAN TO MAKE VIGOROUS WAR. MEXICO CITY, March 14. Offi cials of the president's palace today announced that following the prohi bition of shipments of arms Into Mexico by the United States, a de termined effort to crush the revolt against President Madero will be made. It was announced also that Madero has received messages from Thomas F. Ryan and Speyer brothers of New York, offering to advance the cash needed to restore the Madero army to a state of efficiency. Mrs. Will Rlggs, who has spent i the past two months In Portland, where she went on account of the illness of her father, who recently died In that city, has returned to her home in Grants Pass. COMING EVENTS March 16, Saturday Experience so cial and cafeteria supper with hot tamales, at Baptist church. 450-tf Marck 19, Tuesday Address by Charles A. Phlpps, of Portland, on the men's religious forward movement under the auspices of the several men's clubs and broth erhood organizations of the city. March 20, Wednesday All day and evening, the convention cf the county Lunday School associa tion. Mar. 26, Tuesday Regular meeting of Grants Pass Music club. A Men delsshon evening. April 19. Tuesday Primary elec tion. May 1, Wednesday Special election to vote oti question of municipal water nd power plaut. BEGIN THE CHICKEN BUSINESS RIGHT WITH A DC AHA 63 Egg ...$12.50 126 Egg 22.00 252 Egg ....?. j.. 30.00 378 Egg ,.... 40.00 504 Egg '. . . . 52.50 100 Chick Brooder $ 6.00 200 Chick Brooder 9.00 200 Chick Lamp Brooder 13.50 CHICK FOOD, SHELL, GROUND BONE, BEEF SCRAP, GRIT FOR CHICKS AND HENS. CRAMER BROS. CONKEY'S POULTRY REMEDIES. CONVICTS SLAY OFFICERS. LINCOLN, March 14. In a mutiny at the Nebraska Btate penitentiary this afternoon Warden Delahunty and three guurds were killed. Details aa yet are unavailable. The out break has been brooding for months. A week ago Albert Prince, a negro lifer, stabbed Deputy Warden Davis to death in the prison chapel during Sunday service. Send For This Seed Annwd'Free dim'tion ol ni i t A n,l upcrt trr d Irltw irircvrt U gur wclk. W hciiluyiPBUllv ili,youpuy incrr ami cro. Stnii lot cUki. Tha Chu. h. Lty Co., SnU J. C. SMITH of Grants Pass Republican candidate for nominee for STATE SENATOR Primaries, April 19, 1912. ELBERT S. VEATCH candidate for republican nomination for OLE UK OF JOSEPHINE COUNTY Primaries April 1ft, 1912. The pres ent deputy clerk. Five years' expe rience In the office. Charles F. Thompson OF GRANTS PASS. OHIO. Republican candidate tlon for for nomlna- COl'NTY CLERK Primary Election April 19, 1912. J. M. MASON Democratic Candidate for Sheriff Josephine County A strict enforcement of Local Option and all other laws. , P IONEER ASSAYING AND REFINING CO. 131 5th St., near U. S. Mint. SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA We buy gold, rich ore, amalgam, and all mining productn. We pay cash and give a square deal. Assay ing 50c. Established 20 years. Ref erence, First National Bauk of San Francisco. ImmiI bfMritnf. hatc'utta. fiH-n. iiiftf in4 houi:nt poultry U t'uuhrr l(-,k ji ptutlwl. Sil i opr. Im. Turu. H I HCV ,VH. MB 'r' prin,'nr,'on' No Knit riii"i ''7', thi',?l liyuiul.!rllllfrlwnillil. -r ! rv WLYtiL I tiwvr,yl'il'tf..m'1rd. Uutl.lly W,r3 iuitt.d Mwi.'cmv undel lh iwmm i iwm "', i INCUBATOR CLASS. NED ADS ton a.tui' FOR SALE Four acres of good fruit land inside city limits un der city water; good, well-built six-room house and pantry; some bearing orchard within two blocks or North Main street, $3, GOO. Write Box 167, Ashland, Ore. 2t FIVE ACUE8 OF LAND, two miles up the river, with small, new house, for sale. Call at Courier office. 3-8-4t FOR SALE Good, strong farm team and wagon. liach horse weighs over 1200 pounds. Call at Gruetter's orchard on lower Applegate, or phone 712-X-6. 3-1-41 FOR SALE 80 acres, mostly creek bottom land, can be Irrigated, part cleared and In crop, good build ings, at your price if taken at once. Terms. Also best business locution in Merlin. Address own er, Box 16, Merlin, Oregon 2-16-4t THOROUGHBRED Brown and White Leghorn eggs $1.00 per setting; also a few hens and pullets. F. O. Wilcox, 407 Rogue River Ave. Phone 323-R 2-9-lSt SUM 10 fine Barred Rock cockerels for sale; also eggs (or hatching. Cockerels two and three dollars each. Eggs $1.50 per setting. John Summers. 2-9-tf FOR SALE Timber claim, MV 14 Sec. 24, Twp 87, 7 West, Jose phine county. For particulars address H. Walter, conductor, 3rd and Townsend streets, 8. P. Co., San Francisco, Cal. 9-?-tf KSTRAi' NOTICE. COM 10 to my slaughter house about two weeks ago, one sow and two shoats, color black and white, marked with two splits o left ear. Owner is hereby notified to take same away and pay charges or same will he sold for keep. Gus Earner, Grants Pass, Ore. 2-16-St KSTRAY Eight head of cattle, brand "H" on hip, crop and split of left and half under crop of right ear with dewlap. Information wanted. T. J. Hussey, phone 710-F-ll. R. F. D. No. 2. 2-16-6t MISCELLANEOUS SOUTHERN OREGON MINING BU REAU Office 6th and Fir Sts., Medford, now ready for busi ness. Assays made for gold, sli ver, lead, copper and other miner als. Mines and mining prospects surveyed, assayed and milling maps . and reports made thereon by com petent milling assayers and engin eers for reasonable compensation. Mines and mining prospects listed for lease or sale and advertised In the leading mining Journals et the United States. Capttal secured for developing mines and mining pros pects. All mine owners are earn estly requested to send samples of their ores for exhibition purposes, and send full description of their mining property. 1-lf 'f RANNIE, the plumber, Is read' ; any minute to repair your pl,; 'i Ing. 609 H sttset. Telih"ii H-R. i-i-'t EARL v7"lN0ljE97"BTfr-eneraI assay and analytical work. Cernmt and asphalt testing. Best equipped assay office and testing labora tory In Oregon. All worl' guaran teed. Calvert-Paddock block. Phone 870-J.