leathinq Iyprwriting in Schools
POPULAR NORTH BLACK.
The typewriter I ihm become a necessity
in th«- modern business office. for the vol- I he txcurMon Steamer, I. J. Potter, Goes
minions <'orr« N|M>ndeiice that the average
Into Service June 27th.
business in.in bus to carry on would re
quire entirely t<M> much time if done
Those who arc planning their vacation
with a la-n, and then the (wnwork lacks
this year will I m - interested in knowing
the legibility of the printed pages from
that the popular excursion steamer, the
the tyja-writer. So extensive has In
T. J. Potter—queen of river boat*—goes
come the UM- of the tv|x-wnter that it is
into service June 27, and that she will
now la-ing used by many persons to
leave Portland during the season every
carry on their private corres|x>ndence
day from Tuesday until Saturday in
aml tin- letters that business men receive
clusive. To sec the Ix-auties of the
indicate that many of the users of the j
picturesque and mighty Columbia from
machines have little knowledge of even
the decks of the Potter is a treat never
tin- simple rules for capitals, |x>ints, ami
puragraidis, their mistakes, lie fore hid- j to I m - forgotten. For speed and grace
nothing in the river or lake service in
<len by laid chirography. showing out in
the entire West equals this side-wheeled
stmtling prominence.
Ix-auty. Five hours from Portland ami
Tv|x-writing would I m : a more useful ’
study than some that are now carried on one from Astoria, through the famous
fishing waters of the Columbia, past
in many of the high schools and the time
is not distant when it will be taught in j scores of salmon tra|>s ami nets and as
many white-winged fish Ixxits, lands the
the higher grades of all public schools.
St Louis, of the great cities, has been | passengers at Ilwaco, where close con
nection is made for beach points with
very successful in handling the ty|x--
trains of the Ilwaco Railway & Navi
writer course, ami the Western Teacher, .
of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, gives the fol-1 gation Company, whose cars stand on
the wharf awaiting the steamer. The
lowing account of the methods used in
beach is twenty-seven miles iong, two
the schools of -hat city in teaching type
hundred yards wide at low tide, and to
writing
hard that carriage wheels scarcely leave a
The tv la-writer asan educational ex|M-r
mark. It is an Ideal place for driving,
inuni is being trier! in ten public schools
ruling, wheeling or walking, and the
of St. I.outs. The innovation has been
surf bathing is unsurjiassable. The ex
neither authorized nor forbidden by the
vviiciii
ijtHcis ttioi
cellent hotels
and boarding ijuumh
houses pitz-
pro-
Ixmrd or th«- superintendent. The mach
vide good accommodations at prices rang
ines arc loaned to the principals, ami are
ing from one dollar to three dollars per
in the following schools: Blair, 3 mach
day.
ines; Field, four; Elliot, seven; Hodgtn,
The round trip rate from Portland to
four, Irving, six; Emerson, six; Elleard-
Astoria is 12.50; to Ocean Beach points
ville, one; Riddick, two; Marshall, one;
fi 00. good until October 15. On Satur
Washington, two.
days during July and August, round trip
“The method of their use varies; here
tic kets are Mild to beach poihts at
is one way: Those who have been neith
gocxl for return leaving the beach the
er absent nor tardy during the session,
following Sunday evening.
have not failed in lessons, or been guilty
The < Iregon Railroad At Navigation
of misconduct are put on a list from which
Company has just issued a new summer
the ty|M-writers are chosen
The work is
book, ( free for the asking ) which tells
eagerly taken up by th«- pupils ami pur
all alxnit the delightful resorts of the
sued during the time of the practice, ami
Valley of the Columbia River. This can
at the «-ml of the time given up with re
l»e obtained from any agent of the Oreg
gret. It is not allowed to interfere with
on Railroad & Navigation Company or
the recitation or any school duly of the
by writing A. L. Craig, General Passen
j»tij .11.
ger Agent, Port land,Oregon.
•’The touch movement is used in which
all the fingers of each hand arc brought
Will Double fire Patrol.
into play. Th«- new pupils are starter! by
Mr. N. E. Britt, of the land depart
tin- retiring ones, wo that only th«- most
general oversight on the |s»rt of the prm- ment of the Oregon & California Railroad
ci|ml is necessary. After the movement Company ami timlier inspector for the
lessons, letters, com jxmi lions and other railroad company in this state, has been
kinds of kchcxd work are written by the in Ashland this week, engaging th«- ser
vices of fin- rangers for the coming sea
pupils."
son who will |>rotect the company's tim
ber lands from any threatened destruct-
Advertised I etters.
i ion by forest fires. It is understood that
The following is a list of letters remain
the railroad company is well pleased
ing uncalled for in the Jacksonville post-
with the results of its experiments the
office May 31, 11*13.
jMist two years in putting fire rangers in
pist
Merer* Ko*ey
Brent I. II
the field to es|>ecially guard and protect
ku«rl! N M.
Chamlter* N. M
its valuable timber lands against forest
i>ii|{au Mrs I.elah
Tripp N. M.
T.uluir T
llaye* I- W (2)
tires and will consequently greatly in
Hightower T C.
Vi»t*ev A. 11
crease
and extend the service the present
Hamilton A. I*.
season, and undertake even more sys
One cent will I m - charged upon delivery.
tematic work than ever along this line.
J ohn F .Mu.1.1 r . P. M.
I«ast year where thirty men were em
ployed along the lines of the Company
f or Sale.
in Oregon tile force will I k - increased to
Three new mowers and one rake for fifty, this season, it is understood, and
side, cash or trade,
Going out of vile the term of employment will also lx-
longer.—Ashland Tidings.
business ami will sell cheap.
C hris U lrich , Jacksonville.
A GRAND O pkning S atvrday —There
will I m ? a grand opening Saturday and it
MAY WEATHER REPORT
is reported among the boys that there
Following is the report of U. S. Volun will be free shaves with this event, as
teer Weather Observer E. Britt, for Jack there is always free something with
sonville, for month of May.
every grand opening. It is Billy Puhi,
Jacksonville’s |M>pular barlter, who is
going to make the spread that will cele
CHAMACTFM OF
MAXI MINI micc’i».
DATE
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MUM TAT'N
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brate the fact that he has caught the
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............................. clear i spirit of progress and new life th it has
..............................clear I come to Jacksonville and will o|x-n his
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..............................clear 1 Iwirlx-r shop with entire new furnishings
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.............. part cloudy making it both in appearance and fix
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thoroughly up-to-date shop.
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..............................clear Jimmie Wilson has lx-en very busy dur
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............................. clear
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............................. clear ing the week repainting and varnishing
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............................. clear the wocxlwork of the rooms and getting
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.............. part cloudy things in spink-spank order for the new
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............................. dear fixtures, that arrived Tuesday and which
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............... part cloudy were placed in position today (Friday.)
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.................. cloudy The chairs are of the latest improved
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.......................... cloudy i hydraulic pattern and are as fine as is
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There are
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............... part clounv ' lx- found in any city shop.
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.......................... cloudy i two of the new chairs but Mr. Puhi will
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.......................... cloudy I retain one of the old chairs for use when
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part cloudy 1 there is an extra rush at his shop.
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clear new mirrors are of extra large size ami
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cloudy
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.......................... cloudy i are beauties that will set off the appear
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.............. part cloudy ance of the room very much.
The bath
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............. part cloudy rooms will I k - refurnished and made the
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clear
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.............................. clear perfection of neatness and cleanliness.
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pleted that Mr. l’ulil will make to his
Summary—Maximum temp, 94 deg, on shop Jacksonville will have a barlx-r
the 30th; Minimum temp, 34 deg, on 7th shop that the town may well lx- proud
and 11; greatest daily range 43 deg.
of.
Total precipitation .31 inches; greatest
M. Olsen, A. Rodn, and I). Van Dyke
in 24 hours, .09 inches on the 16th. No.
of days with .01 inch or more precipita spent a few days of last week on upper
Mr. Van Dyke did some
tion, >; clear, 15, partly cloudy, 7; cloudy, Rogue River.
9. Precipitation for season, 30.60 inches; work on his timber claim which is sit
uated in that section.
for last season 20.39 inches.
STEEL DAVENPORT LOUNGES
The latest thing in the Bed and
Lounge line. Come and inspect.
I also take orders for
Harness and Saddles
Call and see my Stock.
T. C. NORRIS
is it
Proportionate in price that has given you more
lasting satisfaction than
j?
Portrait
Fine
The pleasure derived from most possessions is temporary
but a portrait is a human document and is often the only
means By which you are remembered.
BEALL makes 'em at the
The WAYSIDE «STUDIO
3 Miles Northeast of Jacksonville
W hite & T rowbridce
THE BIG LAND AGENTS
M E D FO R D. - OREGON
We have the largest and best list in Southern Oregon of
Fruit, Alfalfa, Dairy and Stock Lands, Timber Lands,
Mining Bargains and Town Property.
Dealers in
Sewing Machines, Lime, Cement and Shingles.
We buy wool and mohair.
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J. Vv.CRANTSPASS
GRANTS PASS Vv .1
Hurrah for GRANTS PASS
____ grand street fair and CARNIVAL
JUNE 17, 18, 19, 20,
- -
Seven Big Tents, a circus in every tent. The Pacific and Oriental
Carnival Co., the largest in the world. Balloon ascension and parachute
jump. Crowning of the Queen of Carnival.
Mammoth street parades.
Grand display otjapanese Day fireworks, the greatest exhibition of day
fireworks ever witnessed in the Northwest. Baby show. Public wedding.
Worlds championship contest in quoits.
Baseball games for |200 purse.
Athletic sports of all kinds. •
FOUR DAYS OF EXCITEMENT!
COME PREPARED TO BE SURPRISED!
MUSIC! MUSIC! EVERYWHERE!
Grants Pass, June 17, 18,19, 20.