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FRIDAY DECEMBER 19, 19is WEEKLY ROGUE RIVER COURIER PAGE EIGHT. Ml It I'll V ITEMS in I George Mataey and family were visitors to Crams I'ans Friday. 1'at McFadden and Wlllard Haa- nuui hauled 110 backs of potatoes to Grunts Pass Friday for shipment to Sacramento, Cal. Lots of plowing is being done throughout the valley, and if this kind of weather continues the farm ers will be way ahead with their spring work. W. II. York and Pat McFadden took two wagon loads of turkeys over to ltogue River Saturday. Tur keys are a good price now and it seems to pay all who raise them well, as they find plenty to eat on the farms and do not require much feed until fall. See those carving sets for $2.25 and $2.75 at Cramer Bros. Alfred Lilly, a former resident of this place, has been visiting with his ulster, Mrs. George Matney, for the last few days, this being his first visit here in twelve years, he having been in the regular army. He states that he is going to re-enlist, as he has since being In the service been In several of our possessions and wants to go back. Henry Dless was a business visitor to Grants Pass Monday. The kind of knife that father likes for $1.00 at Cramer Dros. William Hannum and P. R. and J as. J McFadden were business visit ors to Grants Pass Tuesday. Quite a few of our experts with the rifle attended the shooting match at Applegate Sunday, and report that tiome good shooting was done there. Most all of our alfalfa growers around here have been investing In a few sacks of Mococo land plaster for a trial, and should It prove as good for the ground as Is advertised it will be a great thing and will in crease the tonnage of alfalfa here wonderfully. What fall grain has been planted this fall lookB real good and the prospects of a good yiold are en couraging. More would have been sown had the rains not lasted bo long and the foggy weather of late not stayed so long. We notice that the department of agriculture Is going to discontinue the free distribution of garden seeds In the future and instead will send those who apply for it different kinds of grass seeds in quantities enough for an acre or less. Community silverware is the best plated ware made and costs no more than the common brands. See It at Roguo Itiver Hardware. 12-12-2t THIS is the season of the year when we always have the pleasure of wait ing on an army of lady patrons. We enjoy it, too. Wish there were more holiday seasons for the ladies can't come too often! We are aware that good old "St. Nick" finds it very hard work filling men's sox with suitable gifts-gifts they'll appreciate. A MAN LIKES SOMETHING HE CAN WEAR Get his presents where he always buys his wearables. Get them here, and then you can't go wrong. This whole store is a veritable Christinas tree of gifts Suits, Overcoats. Iiaincoats, Beautiful Ties, Faultless Shirts, Fine Handkerchiefs, Handsome Umbrellas, Cuff Buttons, Etc., Etc. When Christmas shopping come here with your troubles, and you'll be surprised and gratified to see how easily and satisfactorily we can fix "him" out. TTN Tl reene CloUMe go 'If Men Wear It, We Have It" ILLINOIS VALLEY ITEMS WILLIAMS' GIRL WIN'S VALUABLE AMAS PRESENT A klll-kare club was organized In the White district on November 14 for the express purpose of killing care fur a tew hours a months. The next meeting will be December 12, at 7:30. Meetings are held every two neeks. All are Invited to come and have a good time. Holland bulbs plant them now get thcin at Cramer BroB. Mr. Beckey, living on Sucker creek, had the misfortune to lose his home and Its contents by fire. He succeeded In saving a few articles, but lost $300 worth of books. The loss Is partly covered by Insurance. The parties who rifled Mr. Hutch inson's cabin were arrested at Cres cent City with the goods. Sheriff Smith and Deputy Sheriff Trefethen brought them back nnd they were given a preliminary trial before Justice rfcfferle. Thoy plead guilty to the charge nnd were committed to Jail to await the action of the grand Jury. The prisoners gave their names as Paul Felsan and Antone rearssal. H. M. rfofferle made a business trip to Grants Pass on Wednesday. were dragged to safety by their com panions. Tank after tank blew up, some of thnm llftfid clear of their foundations' The prize contest conducted by and hurled high In the air within! the Rogue River Hardware Company Bight of the crowd gathered at a safej closed Wednesday evening, December distance to watch the spectacular 17, after running more blaze. Many thrilling rescues were effected by the police and firemen, who risked their lives among the high explosives time and again In dragging persons to safety. A 10-year old boy was seen run nlng among the tanks shortly after the first series of explosions occur red. rollceman Green caught him and carried him to safety at the risk of his own life. A large tankfof benzine caught fire but the contents were saved when an explosion threw out the top portion of the oil, carrying the flames with it. The magnificent power plant of the Southern Pacific railroad across the street was In danger for some time. On this property there is a 100,000 gallon tank containing fuel oil. The firemen kept it saturated from sev eral lines of hose. Only $20,000 in surance was carried on the oil com pany's property. i NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING than six months, with Miss Elizabeth Leni nion of Williams creek, the winner' of the Columbia Grafanola; Miss Emma Haberman of Murphy won the second prize, the sewing machine; Mrs. Laura York of Murphy and Miss Blanche Wile of this city took thirn' and fourth prizes of gold watches, j with Carey Fleming Farker winning the toilet set. Miss Lemmon took first place with 13.18S.6S5 votes; Miss Haberman second with 7,739, 020; Mrs. York, third, 6,107,235; Miss Wile, fourth, with 5,912,775, and Carey Farker, fifth, 4,993,235. RESERVOIRS OF OIL EXPLODE AM) 111 KX Ll KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE BRITISH LEAGUE PREPARES FOR HOME RULE WAR Loudon, Dec. 18. A widespread movement, having for Its object the care of the women and children of Lister In the event civil war should follow the enactment of the Home Rule bill, is under way in England. At the instance of the British League for the support of Lister, many wo men throughout the country who are favorable to the cause of the anti hotne rulers have agreed to each take a certain number of mothers Notice is hereby given that the stockholders of the First National Bank of Southern Oregon will hold their annual meeting at the parlors of the said bank on Tuesday, January 13, 1914, at 4 o'clock p. m. This meeting is called for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors to serve for the ensuing year and to transact any other business that may properly come before .the meeting, and es pecially to vote upon the question of ratifying the action of the Board of Directors In adopting amendments to Sections 7 and 8 of the By-laws empowering said Board to fix the amount of the official bonds of the officers and the employees of the cor poration, which said amendment was adopted by the Board of Directors November 13, 1908. H. L. GILKET, 12-5-5t Cashier. INVESTIGATE SIIUT-DOWX OF WASHINGTON MILLS Washington. Dec. 17. Expressing the belief that th,e move is part of a conspiracy to discredit the new tariff bill, Secretary of Commerce Redfleld began an investigation of a report made to him today by Con gressman Humphrey that 194 shingle mills in the state of Washington were shut down in accordance with an agreed program, . throwing 15,009 men out of employment. Humphrey received the informa tion in a letter which reached him today. LIGHTHOUSE FOR WILLAPA Washington, Dec. 17. A bill pro viding $75,000 for the construction of a lighthouse in the harbor at Wil Iapa, Wash., was introduced In the senate today by Senator Jones. Old papers for sale. Courier. Oakland, Cal., Doc. 17. With giant oil tanks hurtling through the air, following a series of terrific ex plosions at the plant of the raclflc States Oil Refineries here today, 23 workmen narrowly escaped with their Pves In a fire that destroyed 250, 000 worth of rroporty. A 40.000-gnllon tank of crude oil Hew up with an explosion that shat tered the windows of houses for hlocks around and shook tho ground like an earthquake. The fleeing work men were knocked flat on their backs fome of them, stunned by the shock Indianapolis. Dec. 18. Ray Har ..,., 1 n.vonr.niri inn of the famous . ' A-u, na otriirk and '. aad children and to house them dur- automobile driver, was strucK ana w on nntnnmblle. Ilu tn atlnuauce of hostilities, Mllt-a '' .flthra or ....l.... ...... n k " U vt '"IIVUO Ovv, UUU3 1 C UJi LB TRULY .Y lliuisi.u.in ""'"' Ladies, do you know we will be glad to sell you an Improved Boss' washer on 30 days' trial. The Boss, Is the latest Improved hand-power washer. Try one. Rogue River Hardware. 1 2-1 2-2t A Great Big Christmas OIK STORE OFFERS EXCEPTION'AL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SELECTION OF THE SEASON'S REMEMBRANCES. XO WHERE CAN YOU FIND A LARGER VARIETY OF DESIRABLE ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. JEWELL HARDWARE CO. Mining RlrtnkK st Courier office CHICKEN" DINNER FOR 23 CENTS. Stop at Hotel Grand Roseburg, Oregon Don't overlook the Christmas package which we are of fering this year to our subscribers in connection with a year's subscription to The Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer n-nd Farm and Home for r.ne pxtra. The package contains everything needed for the tasteful: Mary Force. adornment of your Christmas gifts- are coming In of large numbers of' 226-ptece volunteers for this service. The league claims to have more than1 300 recruiting agents in the field! throughout England, Scotland and! Wales, and that men are pledging themselves at the rate of a hundred a day to Join the proposed Ulster Aux- stlckers. address cards, tags, seals. FRANCE WILL ESTABLISH beautifully designed and colored. andj A JUVENILE COURT also a choice assortment of Illumined! Paris, Dec. 17. The French gov poat cards. Call at the office, or mall eminent today is looking for quar subscrlptlon to the Rogue River , ters to servo as a Juvenile court. pat- Courier. Will be served each Saturday and Sunday at the American' restaurant, formerly the Good Eats, opposite city band Btand. Grants Pass. Prices for other meals as reasonable. Clean rooms and comfortable beds for 25 and 50 cents. Mrs. H. M. Parham, Prop. 6-lS-tt CUS3Fi:)D3 MI9CELLAXEOr NOTICE The stockholders of the Wilder- torned after the American model originated by Judge Llndsey. The chamber of deputies passed an act! In July, 1912. providing for such a vllle Irrigation Company are hereby court, but neglected to provide other notified that their annual meeting will funds to operate it or a room for it' . bo held at tho residence of E. Lough- to bo held In. Tarls courts are al- rldge Thursday, January S. 1914, at ready overcrowded, so a separate 1 o'clock p. m. 12-12-4t building must be arranged for. I CATTLE STRAYED About 40 head of stock cattle, branded "J. C." on right hip, crop and spilt in right, underblt in left ear. Re ward for Information leading to their recovery. Rf S. Crockett, Hugo. ll-28-4t RANNIE, the plumber, Is ready at any minute to repelr your plumb ing. 609 H street. Telephone ho-. 4-1-f 10 In fact everything in HIGH QUALITY GROCERIES at Reasonable Prices. Get our prices on large or small quantities. You will save money. SCHALLH Phone 386. OR ROGER! South 6th Street
