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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
HNpo Items.

Mr.. Heaing is still shipping lumber
from Hugo.
Mr.. Musgrave is visiting at Mr.. NJ. W.
Purdy's. Unfortunately, he is i'll with
the numps.
We are glad to say that Mr.. Peterson =
family have recovered from their recent
illness and are enjoying good health.
The Hugo people will organize Sun
day school next Sunday at the school
house at II O'Clock. All are invited.
Eighteen incan .aboard the car at
Hugo for s5 pd 81 for Black oak /,
four foot. For culars address NJ.
II. Henry, Hugo.
What has become OF Bob2 Has he
gone to the country or the state OF matri.
mony. Perhaps better still, has found
widow with a good home and has
walked in and hung up his hat.
We mourn the loss OF the Merlin
Night Hawk. Anxiously we waited
this week for his recovery and was
greatly grieved when the physician
renewed his decision that the criticisms
of the pen had caused death. Has
Merlin no other bird Of stronger
nature, that the pierce Of the pen can
not inflict such serious wound, who
will come forward and complete the
earnest aud energetic work that this
noble bird has done?
Some poets say there is nothing in a
name. Doubtless the Dryden writer
thinks so, but | differ with him. A
mans name is the looking-glass to his
person; penmanship and composition
the keynote to his character. Leland
and Hugo have the advantage of Port.
land there is little room for improve.
ment at Portland. Excuse me, Dryden
writer, are your lights two weeks out OF
month furnished you from an electric
plant or is it all moon shine? and the
water distributed from the clouds as
they roll by or perhaps the diggin's are
run by water that has passed. Dick
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
Train r obbery.

At 2:30 a. III. Wednesday morning
the north bound overland train, mum
Der l6 was held up by a number o.
masked men near Walkers station, three
miles north OF Cottage Grove. As the
train was pulling out OF Walkers man
climbed over the tender and covered
the engineer and fireman with revol
yer, ordering them to stop at once.
The robbers first attacked the express
car, blowing the door open with dyna
mite, but the messenger fought them
off. The mail car, in the meantime, had
been made target Of, being entered.
Robbers succeeded in carrying off reg.
istered mail sacks. Passengers were not
molesled.
No one was injured. Forcing the en-
gineer aud fireman TO uncouple the en-.
gIne from the badly damaged cars, the
robbers rode to within about one mile Of
Eugene and escaped in the darkness.
No clue as yet.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
The Meadows District.

There is n great deal OF activity In the
Meadows district at present. Messrs.
Reed and Fletcher have sunk shaft
liz feet in depth and by drifting have
cut vein IL feet in width which runs
well IN clnnabar. The Rogue River
Quicksilver Mining company has force
Of men at work, ore is sacked daily and
Is isgrowing richer with depth. Messrs.
Hammersly and Chisholm are steadily
working on their claims, as are also
Messrs. Chapman 4 Co.
In the beginning Of the week Alfred
Lewis brought some rich locking rock
nom Ramsey canyon, which he shipped
to MIR. Bohrmanu at Portland. MIR
Lewis expects that the ore will ASSAY
well in gold and copper Mr.. Behrmann
who owns several claims In Ramsey can.
yon aud vicinity, has expended great
deal OF time and money on this property.
John Walker has just completed the
assessment work ON his claim and nu.
merous Others are IN the hills prospect.
INK and locating. Everything points to
the opening up OF some good mines in
the Meadows district, and cold nm will
DO greatly benefited by the correspond.
Ing increase in business. Hin
News.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24

Mrs NJ. c. Bond visited Grants Pass
Wednesday.
Miss Maggie Chiles spent saturds,
and Sunday in Grants Pass.
Mr.. VIM. OF. is treating hi. hlooL
smith shop and residence to a new Goa,
OF paint. '0''
The new NJ. L. minister, Rev Rove,s
preached at the church last sunda,
evening.
Mr. Willis Kramer, the noted mill.,
o' Myrtle creek, made our CITY a visi,
last week.
A local teachers institute will be bsh,
In Merlin on Nov. l6. Every one, both
great and small is cordially invited 10
attend. ~
a o'r'hday party in honor of Jerome
'o"ers' was enjoyed by a number -,
young people on Saturday evening n,
the new hotel.
Mr. Lnm Loudau, Of this ei,v. h..
oeeh hauling hay TO Grants Pass The
past week We understand he b.ul.
700 pounds at losd.
The school Of Merlin has two tsac,.,s
w"''n iact we are glad to state, Mis-,
Masg'e Chiles,l Of Grants Pass bavine
oeen engaged to assist Prof. McCopnsn
All those wishing to laugh attended,
me show given by four negroes ON tho
I+'h at Mr.. utrs hall. They had t,u
house and everyone came awav .an
pleased 'ilh the evenings entertain.
ment. '"'u'
i"' 'o'loWlng persons entered school
monday morning; Ida Brockmsn y.
nest broekman, Real Brockman. Jeroms
ro"ers and Louis Crow. There ara Al
PupllS IN attendance, at the Narl;n
school. The school is quite well DIVIDED
Ia mere being 81 in Miss Chiles' room and
80 IN Pro'' McCounelrs room.
Night Hawk takes much pleasure in
announcing that there will be a how
soc'al given by the Merlin school on
FRIDAY evening Nov. S, 1901. There evil
be a lie Of 10 cents taken At the doo,
Tor above eight years Of age. Each
young lady must bring a box contain.
ing supper for two. The boxes will h.
sold to the highest bidder. The p,o-
'eeis are to 20 to aid in purchasin, a
Dell Tor the school Every patron IN
The district should turn out aud as.,.,
The teachers and pupils in his effort
'plek,' you and Bob" yet psr,ne,s
and come down to tho entertainment
Don't forget the date. Nov; s. Ths,a
''H be good literary program rendered
iH''ns the evening by the pupils of the
Ne'1ln school. MERLIS Nlanr H,wx
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
Death of A. M. Berry.

Alexander NJ. Berry, an Oregon pioneer
oil 1862, died at his home near Jackson
vlllelWednesday morning, Oct. IS, aged 80
years, 8 months. Mr.. Berry was a native
Of Pennsylvania. He arrived in Portland
in September, 1852, and came to acks SON
vile in the October following, He was a
member OF the Territorial Council in
1856, and joint Senator from Jackson and
Douglas in 1860. lie Was married TO Mary
A. Wilson in June 1850. A wife and three
children survive him-I. W. Berry, OF
Salem, ea-warden Of the penitentiary /;
Mrs Mary Delamatter, Of Gold Hill, and
Mrs. Alice Kane, OF Ashland. Mr.. Berry
was member OF tht Masonic frate rnity
Tor 90 years, and his remains we're
buried in the Masonic grounds Of Jack:
sonville cemetery, under the auspices OF
the order Friday. lie was a prominent
and most respected pioneer,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
DRYDEN Items.

Mrs. Annie Lewis Of Kerby, is visit.
ing relatives and friends on Deer Creek.
The writer did not send in his items
last week on account Of severe tooth.
ache.
Mr.. r. L. Tolin, one Of Dryden g
enterpfising farmers, made Grants Pass
a visit the fore part Of the week.
Mr.. Levi Scott has moved in., his
new dwelling on Madison Street. May
prosperity go with you, Levi.
Chester Moore made Grants Pass a
visit for medical treatment Wednesday
His injured hand is not improving so
rapidly as it might.
Huckle berrying has been considerably
In vogue for a few weeks past. Mr..
Sour and family broke all former
records, they having picked twenty five
gallons In one day.
Miss Jessie Mastin, one OF Josephine
SNh"'J iOi hi-f lctCutIeI Ttlulutu W
her home at Dryden, Saturday last
Miss Mas'in has been following her pro-
fesson near POI tlsnd, Oregon.
The fret meeting OF the Deer Creek
literary was held at the Cemetery school
house Saturday evening. The program
consisted OF a series OF recitailons and a
debate. A large crowd was in attend
ance.
Art Harmon is having more trouble
with his team. On his return from
Sunday school last Sunday, the horses
became frightened and a serious run.
away was only averted by Art's driving
against stump. A broken tongue
was the only damage sustained.
TOOTHIEgsINA.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
Playina Horse.

Claude Riley and Luke Scrbner went
to the Dead Indian country on a hunt.
ing trip but when ready to return home
their horse had vanished, so the young
men proceeded to hitch themselves up
aud pulled a good sized rig heavily
loaded back to town. They arrived here
wednesday at2 p, M, having been on
the road since s p. m. Tuesday. PLAY.
ing horse was not the only adventure
they had, as they might now be in A
scorching region but for the timely ar.
rival OF Lew Norton. While ON the
road in they laid down for short nap,
building mp big fire near. One of the
lying Goals landed among tho bed.
clothes and FIRE was started. The
o'aae was gaining good headway and
about to seorch the weary travellers
when Lew Norton happened by and
extlnguished the tlames.-Town Talk.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
SEWER NOTICE.
State Of Oregon,
City Of Grants Pass.

State OF oregon,
City Of Grants Pass.
In the matter Of the construction oI 1
lateral sewer in the City Of Grsnl
Pass, extending from the main sewer il
Filth street, at the intersection lhere1
with the line OF the alley in block si
thence westerly along the alley throui
blocks %, "a and 25, TO and terminsIin.
at the East line of Second street in ssA
City.
Public notice is hereby given. that Ol
the 18th day Of October, 1901, the Streei
Committee OF the Common Council d
said City filed in my office. their report
showing that after viewing the location
of said proposed sewer, they have ascef'
tanned and determined that the fcllo''
ing described real estate situated in The
Original Town OF Grants Pass, is direct
ly benefited by such sewer, to-wit;
Lots |, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7,S, Q, 10, II snd
IL in block 30.
Lots l, 2, 5, 1, 5, us, 9, 10, II art
IL in block "a.
O'e - =, D, =, D, U, q, o. y, ~, ~ A"'
IL in block %.
And that the extent and portion d
such benefit upon each Of the abou
described lots, compared with all o'hs
property TO be benetited) is the sun o
twelve dollars and fifty cents.
Dated this Nineteenth Day OF October
1901. X l.. DAVE
Auditor and Police Judge, of the CIl
Of Grants Pass.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
Chetco Miner.

W, +, Mcneil spent few days in
town this week from his mine on the
Chotco river. Mr.. McNtirs mine i:
situated near the hcadwatcrs OF the
Chetco, 10 miles trlm Kerby, which is
his point Of supply. The mine is we'll
equipped witha hydraulic plant. The
gold obtained is nearly all OF the coarse
order, very puie aud heavy aud the
greater portion is smooth channel gold,
though some rough gold is obtained
MIR. Mcneil has one 500 nugget which
he took out last winter. 1t is a beauti.
ldl sample, very smooth, solid and pure.
Upper Chelco is situated in one Of the
most rough and rugged portions OF the
coast rangr, bnt the gold is found in
sufficient quantity to make the obstacles
appear trivial,
MIR Mcneil returned ON Monday to
his mine, accnmpanie 10y Mr.. Gilbert
E>k who wall lspend somc time prospect.
ing IN the Chelco district.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24

There is determined movement now
In progress among our business men
and others to establish bureau OF mine,
and u permanent mining exhibit
The proposition is to secure portion Of
the railroad park and erect thereon q
neat building ioi exhibits OF ores, fruits
and other products, II is Intended also
TO have reading room in connection,
supplied with the latest magazines and
papers and moro particularly, the min.
ing publications. The building will be
In charge of the secretary OF the com
mercial club. The building will be on
the corner Of the park nearest to the de.
pot where the exhibits can ho readily
seen by passengers on the trains. Such
an exhibit as this has been projected
more than once, but heretofore has al.
ways failed to materialEe II isa much
needed move and one which will be ol
inestimahle benefit 10 Grants Pass and
to southern Oregon, mining district
that has hidden its light under bushel
for many years In the matter OF a
mining exhibit, We can produce ont
that will make visitors and travellers
open their eyes. No effort has hitherto
been made to advertise the excellence
oi our mining resources, II the minets
and business men will cooperate heart.
ily In this movement It will be OF great
effect in aiding the development OF our
mines. Southern Oregon cannot lie p 9.
vented iIom coming to the front, but
such movement can be accelerated.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
SUMMONS.
In the Circuit Court Of the Stat.
Oregon, for the County Of Josephjus d,n'
ntt ~, A. -. fhiut,

In the C;rcr;, Cor..
Oregon. for The CouO,, NM VI tne State 4
Cho,,oaI NJ. NJ, " Josephine
N""''es ~ Iu't' flaintltf,
,. w.
% nan's q; pro Onau"ick'
R"S'' r " power, power,
-. w. M.e,g MDoW1lng,
T,n aug ma'i'oa hnapp,
vt1hoe Ms.;1a. 7, Labnurihe'
InnI a'Is I'll ~ nEHter'
oo'T nii lalut hapr,a min
VI oe'enuants.
10 Jane Matilda Knapp, Florence IA,
drine and Matilda III. Baxter dsts,i
ants:
In the name of the Sta,a =, o.
You and each of YOU are herabv Ivy, ~,'si'
to appear and answer The sou'riIl 'eqIln
filed against you in the abovs e'~pili aI,i.'i
suit on or before the 5tb dav y, 1n''s m'
Der, 1901, that being the -, I'VE S.'
time prescribed in the order q, % ~
lication of this summons mad III pue w
Honorable Abe Axtell Jrdae y y w "
County Court. of the State . 0ro,'. ~ ~
Josephine County. on tho Sod E A. y,
October, 1901, and fled in IN.
entitled Court and canse and W - .'sg n.y.
60 to answer for want tbereof n. VI oi.il ~
tiff will apply to the Court for tbs . ,sE.
prayed for in his complaint on Az !,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24

The Beers continue their operations
in South Africa with pertinaci.y rarely
equalied in history. They seem to have
left the Transyaal largely to the British
and are giving their military attention
to Cape Colony. A band Of invaders
recently penetrated Cape Colony to the
sea and secured large amount Of sup.
plies. Portions OF Cape Colony are said
to be in almost open revolt. The death
Of the famous Boer general, DeWet, /.
reported, but the report Is discredited.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
Leland Siftines.


Preaching at the school house on thu
2Olh by Elder Long
Mrs. Henry Of Hugo made our town I
visit one day last week.
We are looking for some weddingl
here in the near future.
The late rain stopped wood hauling
for time but it is continuing again.
A coed many miners from the north
are coming to prospect in our county.
J. j. Kinney is erecting more build
ings to supply the growing demand oi
Kinneyville.
The placer miners are about ready for
the water. Some ditching is being done
down the creek.
g. W. Chaplin says they have finished
drying prunes. He says the crop was
good both in quality and quantity.
Mr.. Wilson has his barn finished. 1t
is a nice structure. We are also build.
ing commodious barn to be up with
the times.
We have no sickness to report.
Everybody is busy so with good ar
petites we are contented people.
Redman Culp was the guest OF q. w.
Chaplin last week. lie has accepted
position in Kinney'a wood camp.
A good deal OF hay was in the fields
but the nice weather gave an oppor-
tunity for getting it under shelter.
B. F. Moss is going to southern
California in the near future for his
health. We hope he will be benefited
bv that climate.
G. W. Chaplin says he has the beat
room dog in the county. The coons and
foxes have been preying upon hrs frnit
hut with the aid Of the dog many have
been killed and this vicinity rid of the
fruit eaters.
Poor Dick, he seems TO he having a
hard time to get a wife. Wait A little
while. Dick. until our fall trade is over
and we will show yon around and in.
troduce you TO some Of our grass widows.
Allen Reed went TO Grsys Harbor last
wear bnt has returned with his family
TO locate here permanently. He savs
he likes Leland, as we have lots of sun
shine, good water, good appetite and
good citizens.
we are having nice, balmv weather.
The grass ia growing nicely and stock
are doing we'll. We need some person
mat understands running a creamery.
lhere are COWS enough in the vicinity of
our town to support dairy.
Fl. L. Wilson i. doing some excavatin.
in front of his store which improves the
appearance OF his place. Our town is
growing. Persons that left here Las,
year and have returned recently are
astonished at the change.
some oil our prospectors have made rich
nnds but are very reticent until they get
their claims located. We hear of :.
prosnector who has struck A rich le1,e
on Rogue river ]. ]. Kinney ia in.
'erested in the ledge The rock shows
up well and the ledge is wide.
B.F. Moss went to Grants Pass ,ast
week Mr.. Stevens moved from Kinney.
vile to Merlin; Mr.. Foster has moved
10 GLENDALE. As our population moves
out and Others move in, houses are verv
scarce In Leland. The demand exceeds
the supply.
AS we we're so busy last week with
'he rush OF orders we did not have time
10 write The people are LAYING in their
winter supplies and being short of
clerks we omitted writing. II the
eo'tor Will excuse the ON ission, we will
.ry 10 write every week for we think il
brings out writers from other nortions
., 'he country. We see Dryden has an
electric light but we think IL gets ito
'''0 "iooh' BOB.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24


President Roosevelt, by entertaining
Booker I. Washington at dinner, caused
q sensation In some circles and shocked
number Of delicate nerves. The press
Of the country has been making sen.
sation Of the incident and views in its
regard haye been solicited from mum.
Der Of eminent men. The Sitting OF the
evidence in the case leaves emphatic
impressions in regard to the character
Of President Roosevelt. His much
advertised independence. Of spirit seems
not TO have been over estimated. lie
is evidently no slave to sham or social
supersiitions. lie is u man, with an
eye to discern the real from the imagin.
AIRY. lie will not make fetch Of
precedent or ancient rules OF conduct.
lie is a man who will live in the active
present rather than the dead past.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
country

Unless that class Of citizens who be
lieve in law and order and good govern
ment get themselves around to the cit,
hall and register during the comini
week they are likely to be surprised un
pleasantly in the city elections because
II they do not register they cannot vote
The other kind OF citizens are not &C
slow to register, nor 30 Indifferent as tc
the power and advantages Of the ballot
The books close at o'clock p m. Nov.
/. Only one week remains.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24

Probably the frontier life Of President
Roosevelt has been Of great value in The
education which has prepared him iol
service as the president Of a great people
A frontier life brushes away the cobwebi
OF sham and stimulation in a mans mind
and makes him real man with an
understanding Of men who are real and
moi nrefandad
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
a Few Polntera

Inc recent statistics OF the number Of
deaths chow that the large majority die
with consumption. This disease may
'ommence with an apparently harmless
eoneh which can be cured instantly BY
Nemp's Bslsam for the throat and
Lungs which is guaranteed to cure aud
re'e'e All cases. Price 2Sc. aud soc
For sale by all druggists.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
On Sunday night, the Chicago post

On Sunday night, the Chicago pos
Office was robbed OF stamps to tn,
amount Of nearly $4,000. The burglars
are thought to have spent many days
preparing for the robbery. They
crawled 300 feet under the building and
bored hole ls inches square through
the steel bottom Of the vault. They
carried of their booty in a wagon and
thus far there is no clue TO their identity
1t Is the largest stamp robbery In the
history Of the postal service Of the
country.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24

The foot ball season is again at hand
and will command more attention from
now until dry weather than the military
operations OF the world. Foot ball is
good game but should not be taken
seriously. ANY sport is ruined by
being taken IN earnest.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
What's Your Face Worth?

Sometimes fortune, but never, il you
have sallow complexion, jaundiced
look, moth patches and blotches on the
skin, all signs OF Liver Trouble. But
DR., Kings New Life Pills give Clear
SKIN, Rosy Cheeks, Rich Complex
ion. Only % cents at DR. Kremer's
Drug Store.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
Council Proceedina Is.

The city council met in regular session
last night, all members being present
except Councilman Lewis. The follow
ing proceedings were had:
Fred w. Schallhorn ct al presented
petition for electric lights at the north
west corners Of Pine and the following
named streets: Mill, Walnut and
Bridge.
The committee on FIRE, water and
lights reported adversely en- a petition
for light on the north end of 9th street
and in favor Of changing the location OF
the light opposite the residence property
OF r, A. Booth on 9th street; also fav-
ored placing lights in the 4th ward. The
whole matter was referred to the COM
mittee on fire, water and light, with
power to make such changes as seemed
best to them.
The committee viewing the location
for new lateral sewer along the alley
through blocks "a, 25, etc., between 2nd
and sth streets, made a report estima-
ting cost OF the sewer at $3.50 and assess-
ing sl2 80 benefits against each lot in
said blocks. The auditor was directed
to give rotice as required by Sec. 1877 Of
the charter.
j. p. Tufts and son were granted per-
mission to erect wooden shed covered
with iron in rear OF their new brick
block.
The ordinance for prohibiting poultry
RAINING at large was read the second
tiMe.
The application Of the ERE department
for 500 feet OF new hose was REFER I'd to
committee on fire water and lights, with
instructions to report at next meeting.
The following bills were allowed:
Mining Journal. printing ........$ 9.25
Alonzo Jones, wood d.............18 1880
G. p. N. W. l.. Il P Co., winter. .27. 40
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24

The schley inquiry is still being
prosecuted. The enemies Of the ad-
miral have not been able to bring forth
any great number Of facts to his dis
paragement and it is likely that II there
is any sufferer from the inquiry it will
not he Schley.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
Stepped Into Live c.,

when a child l burned m'
irishtiully,' writes W. Ii. Fad, } !
Jonesville, Va, (which causad ~
leg sores for 80 years, but Bucsha', Bnc.I,a'
Arnica Salve wholly cured u.',sl ma aaI
everything else failed.". InfalIihIs,a ny
Burns, scalds, Cuts, Sores. Brniss"' Bu's =
Piles. Sold by DR., Kremer 25c' '
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
THURSDAY, OCTOBER "a, 1901.

A Russian inventor has made an in
teresting scientific discovery that sounds
can be transmitted by arc electric
lamps, by means OF microphone
attachment.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
$500 TO $500 a Week

Salary for an intelligent man or wo.
man in each town. Permanent nos /.
,,On' 80 cents per hour for spare time.
manufacturer, Box llO2, Chicago.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24
The Best Prescription for M,l,.,.

Chills and Fever is a bottla oto
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is slmnl. w
and Quinine in a tasteless io,m "r y
cure, no pay. Price Soc. :"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-10-24

B. W. Pursell, Kintersville, Pa says
lie suffered 25 years with piles and could
obtain no relief until DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve effected permanent cure.
Counterfeits are worthless. DR.. Kremer.