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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-09-25
NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION.

Notice is hereby given that for the
purpose Of correcting all mistakes re-
garding description, valuation and all
other mistakes in the 1902 assessment,
the Board of Equalization will meet
at the Office Of the county assessor on
Monday, October l3, 1902 and con.
tinue for one week or until the assess
ment roll has been examined, rectifed
and approved
ChaS Crow.
Assessor for Josephine Co.
Dated at Grants Pass, Ore.
Sept. ~, 1902.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-09-25

Good, sound, 1O-year old horse,
weighing about 100 pounds, for sale
for si5. Inquire d. r. Clapsattle,
street, next to Trimble & Cook
blacksmith shop.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-09-25
FOR SALE

A force pump and cylinder with
80 feet of 16-inch galvanized pipe for
sale. Address,Wm Bogg, Grants Pass.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-09-25
LOST.

An Eastern Star brooch pin, white
enameled circle pendant with star in
center. Finder please return to Mrs.
j. p. Tufts.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-09-25
COMING.

Miss Georgia Harper and her ex-
cellent company, at the Opera House,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
October LIST, 2nd and Ord.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-09-25
THE PRESIDENTS OPINION OF
RALLY DAY.

We print below President Roose-
yelt's letter to the s. s. Times, Civ
ing his endorsement of Rally Day in
the Sunday schools:
Oyster Bay, N. Y,
Sept 3, 1902.
My dear Mr.. Trumbull:
Your note Of recent date has been
brought to my attention. am glad
TO learn Of the special Rally Day Of
the American Sunday school workers
to be held in the near future for the
purpose Of outlining the winters
campaign in Bible study and character
training.
Every effort looking to improve
ment in methods for Bible study and
instruction should Of course be most
earnestly supported The Sunday
school workers are entitled to the
hearty support Of all woll.wishers to
the nation Very sincerely yours,
Theodore Roosevelt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-09-25
FOUND.

A Masonic pin; owner describe pin
and pay advertising charges, Inquire
of j. b. Paddock.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-09-25
FORMER GRANTS PASS LAD.

W. r. Perkins, Of Salem, on Monday
received a dispatch from his son, Fred
II. Perkins, saying that the latter had
successfully passed all the examina-
tions necessary for bis admission 10
the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
Perkins is Is years old, and secured
the appointment after competitive
examination at Salem two months ago.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-09-25

New stock Of solby shot gun shells
in black aud smokeless powders at
Cramor Bros.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-09-25
LIBRARY NOTICE.

On Saturday Sept. eth, the Library
will be open in the afternoon aud
thereafter during the winter months
Mrs r. +. Judson, Secy
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-09-25
TEACHER WANTED.

A teacher is wanted for n three
months school at District No. 4,
Waldo. Address, W. j. Winner, Clerk.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-09-25
NOTICE.

The building known as the Downing
q Strickland Ware House for rent.
Enquire Of T, J. Downing, Ashland,
~.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-09-25
FOR LOWER ROGUE.

A new and light-draft gasoline boat
of 30 tons capacity has been brought
down the coast from Portland and put
in service on the Lower Rogue. The
boat will be operated by the Rogue
River Packing & Navigation Com
pany, Of which Captain L. b. Burns
is manager This company has be-
come the rival Of r. d. Hume, who
has been supreme on the Lower Rogue
for number Of years past. The
existence Of rival companies there
will be of benefit to the district in
the matter Of its development.
The Rogue River Packing & Nava-
CATION Company owns extensive fish
ing mining and mercantile interests
on the Lower Rogue. They purchased
and developed the Mule Mine, situ-
ated on the Rogue near the mouth Of
the Illinois. The boats put on the
river by the company transport The
ore Of the mine TO Gold Beach where
it is transferred 10 ocean vessels. The
company has two boats in service on
the Rogue. Each Of them will ply
between Gold Beach and the mouth Of
the Illinois
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-09-25

Now is the time to paint your
house. Use Patton's Sun Proof Paint
sold only by Cramer Bros.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02

THE prospects for a good business with
our merchants for the fall trade were
never better. The crops have been good
and all indications point to prosperous
fall and autumn trade Our merchants
have all purchased large stocks and there
rs no excuse for our people going out of
town to buy goods, for they can get just
n good, if not better goods right here
IN Paris and at prices that will compete
with those elsewhere. When you buy
from your home merchant you haYe the
satifaction of knowing that you will be
protected. If what you buy is not just
what it is represented to be, it will be
made good.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02
Rev. Iri II. Hicks Predictions for
September.

From list to 4th falls the elimination
of regular Vulcan period Warm
Weather generally will most likely pre-
Vall at the opening of the month, with
falling barometer, growing humidity,
and other storm indications spreading
Eastward from West to Southwest. On
and touching ID tn 4th energetic storms
Of rain, wind and thunder may be ex
pected.
The chances are that frosts win oc-
cur Northward about the 4th to 9TH.
followed by reactionarY storm condi-
lions of more or less energy, progress.
ing from West to East about the 9TH
30 9th.
The center Of the Mars period falls on
She 18th and on and about such time
electric storms, earth currents, auroral
lights. seismic shivers and all similar
manifestations are common.
The regular storm period central on
me 18th will almost certainly bring on
n state of stormy, unsettled weather
that will continue in a general way into
tho reactionary stormy days centering
aRO0t the 18th and 18th. The danger
periods, especially in localities exposed
b0 equinoctial storms, will be about the
17th, 18th and 10Th. Cool nights and
frOsts may be expected as soon as the
low bsrOmetric area and storms move
out Of the way.
The last regular storm period for Sep
tember is central on the oath, extending
oyer the 22d to 9th.
The month closes with a reactionary
storm disturbance, excited by the moon
over the equator on the 3Oth. On that
date and into October LIST autumnal
thunder storms will touch many local
tiles.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02
CUPID'S ARROW.

Handsome engraved invitations have
been received here by friends to the
wedding of Miss ellie Gary, of Lexing-
ton, to Mr.. Paul Weitzel, of Frankfort.
Miss Margaret Roche, of this city, will
be one of the maids.
The announcement of the marriage
of Miss jessie Turney to Mr.. Zeke Ar
mold, made in one Of our city papers on
Saturday last, is incorrect as to the date.
The wedding will not occur on the 9Th
inst, as announced
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02
DEATHS.

On Friday morning last, Mrs. Kel-
Ter Thomas, died at the home of her SON
in-law, Mr.. w. G.. Talbot, near Tai
bots Station, from heart disease, after
a lingering illness The deceased was
81 years old and was Miss Matte An
derson before marriage and resided at
Cynthiana She leaves besides her
husband, four children, Mrs W. G.
Talbot, Miss Clay, Henry and viii
Thomas. She was a sister of Tom Will
Anderson, of Cynthiana; Gen. Keller
Anderson, of Memphis, and Mrs.
Robertson, of Shelbyville. The funeral
was held from the residence of Mr.. Tai
bot at Up m, on Sunday, the services
being conducted by Ed. Lloyd Darsie.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02
BIRTHS.

Dean and Mrs. Baker P. Lee, of
Lexington are receiving congratulations
upon the birth Of little daughter, who
arrived on Thursday night last.
In Covington, to the wife of Rev.
U. V. W. Darlington, late of Mlllers-
burg, a daughter.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02

Now that there is so much typhoid
fever in the community, it would be
well for you to boil your drinking
water. To be sure it is fat and stale,
but not Improbable.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02

THERE is no need for a diagram to ex-
plain the Democratic principles. 1.-THE
old time Democracy is good enough for
U.S.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02

BUILD more houses in Paris is the cry.
What we want most now is homes for
the people. The town has a rapid
growth.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02

THE man who has the foolish idea
that the Democratic party needs reor-
ganizing is certainly back number and
should consult an alienist.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

ABOUT fifty-two per cent. of the
wealth of the United States is owned by
/ per cent. of the population.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02

OUR new post-ofice is a great i'm
provement on the old one and the loca-
ton seems to give general satisfaction.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02

IT seems about time that the ''infant"
industries be stopped in their practice of
assimilatlng the whole bill of fare
COmmoner.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02

THE Bluegrass Consolidated Traction
Company, of Lexington, is preparing to
build six interurban trolly lines.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02

MOST of the schools opened we'll on
yesterday and there was a good atten-
dance from the start.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02

ALL the Latest Styles in Hanan Shoes
for Fall, at Geo. McWilliams
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02

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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02

To which Every Citizen of Bourbon and Surroundino
Counties and the Stranger Within their
Gates is Cordially Invited
to Attend.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-09-02

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-01
GADSDEN.
w. F. Parrish, Released From Jail,
 Dies-Brother to H. B. Parrish.


 Gadsden, Ala, July 91.-(speciaD-W F. Parrish was arrested few days since and placed in jail on very serious charge. Mir. Parrish was a jeweler by trade and formerly lived here. where he was in business. For the past month he has been in and around Attalla. He mule and buggy belonging to Simon Conn, of Clear Crek beat, was. stolen from At talla last week and Parrish was charg- ed with the crime. It seems that the buggy broke down and Parrish offered a country blacksmith $50 to make him a new pair of shafts, but he refused. The mule was found in the woods near Attalla tied to a tree.
 Parrish was arrested and placed in jail, but later made $500 bond and was released. He had been on a continuous spree nine months. When released from jail he was taken i'll. He died Wednesday afternoon at the Johnson house in fearful agony.
 He was son of the Rev. Parrish, pre- siding elder of Tuscaloosa district, and a brother of H. B. Parrish the young lawyer who killed George Leonard in Birmingham last Monday.
 Abal Christopher. an enthusiastic Jelks man, is securing signatures for a Jelks- Johnston club. to elect Jelks and vindi- cate Johnston by keeping him at home.
 The central committee composed of Otto Agricola, Dr. R. F. Mcconnell, S. E. Jordan, w. T. Murphree, Charles D. Meeks and w. T. McCord, met Wednes- day to make arrangements to hold county urinary It was decided that all candi- dates for county offices must hand in their names and assessment to Chairman Agricola by August 14, in order to get names on official ticket. Candidaes were assessed as follows: Representatives, S10; superintendents of education. BIO: state senator, 10; county commissioners, S5. It was decidedsthat the bars remain up and all voters must come up to requirements laid down by the state committee.
 Work on the large storage room of the Gadsden Cotton Seed oil Company has commenced and will be ready for use by the time cotton begins to come In. The building which is on the corner of Third and Broad streets, will be a brick building 25x120 and will used to store the products of the mill in.
 Webster w Leath and Miss Maggie Lewis were married this week at the home of the brides parents at Blanche. They left for Birmingham, where they will reside.
 J. R. Coleman, one of Calhouns oldest citizens, died Monday after an illness of only six days of DneufnOnia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-01
SYLACAUGA
Crops Have Been Greatly Benefited By
 Rains In Tailadega County.

Sylacauga July 81.-(Special.-On ac- count of rains in the past two weeks the cotton crop outlook is considered very fair, in this section, although for some time the prospects were very discour- aging.
 The political fight in Tafladega county is warming up considerably. There are several candidates in the field for coun- ty offices and the dispensary and rail road commission subjects promise to make the fight quite interesting.
 Miss Todd of Talladega is visiting the family of Jim Sanford, Esq
 Miss Pink Burton. of Minter, Ala, is the guest of J. w. Brown.
 Misses Ruth and Clara Belle Mooar. who have been visiting Mrs Bloodworth at Hotel Rex. returned to their home in Birmingham yesterday
 Miss Coral Lennard and J. B. Lennard of Alexander City are visiting relatives in the city.
 Miss Mamie Roberts of Kemp. Tex, is the guest of her brother T. M. Rob- erts.
 Miss Jessie DeBardeIaben, of We tumpka, Ala, is visiting Mrs. William Lane.
 Mrs Eugene S. Smith Is spending a few weeks at Talladega Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-01
MARION.
Peoples Bank Elect Directors and
 Officers-Open in September.

Marion, July a.-(SpeciaD-At a recent meeting of the stockholders of the Peo- ples Bank the following were elected di- rectors: J. C. Moore, J. w. Hart c. H. Dozier, J. B. Hatchette, R. A. White w. R Barron, J. W. Arbuthnot. The direc- tors have elected the following officers: J. C. Moore, president; c. H. Dozier vice president; J. w. Arbuthnot. cashier; J. w.. Hurt, bookkeeper and J. Marion Moore teller. The new bank has pur- chased the Hurt building and will soon have it ready for occupancy. The insti- tuition will begin business September with capital stock of s50.000
 Congressman Underwood was circulat- ing among his constituents here last Thursday
 MT. and Mrs. Jessie Johnson drove through the country In a buggy from Bir mlngham last week. distance of eighty miles. They are visiting MT. and Mrs. James A. Gregory. Mrs. Johnsons par ents
 Samuel C. Levert, one of Perry's oldest citizens, died at his home in East Perry last Saturday and was buried in the Episcopal, cemetery in Marion Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. J. E. McCann of the Methodist church con ducting the servGes. The deceased was a brother of F. J. Levert, city mar shal of Marion. He leaves wife and several children.
 The democratic primary for members of the legislature and for county commis- sioners will be held Saturday. The dis pensary Is the most prominent issue. The people of the county are demanding division or the profits of the dispensary at Marion. In the rase c. c. Johnson of Marion represents the faction for the dispensary plan in force at present; w. M. Eilard of Sprotts wants division of profits and E. R. Glass of Union- town is the anti-dispensary candidate. R. A. Hardie of Walthall's is another prominent candidate. The vote promises n he close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-01
PORTO RICANS ARE PRESIDENT GUESTS Gov Hunt ard Attorney General Harlan Discuss Island WANT CLOSER RELATIONS Say Country Has Already Improved By Alliance With United States.
 Wisconsin Affairs Also
 Talked Of.
WANT CLOSER RELATIONS

Oyster Bay. N r., July S1.-President day Postmaster General Henry G. Payne, George R. Sheldon, a New York banker, and personal friend of the President; Gov ernor William H. Hunt and Attorney General Harlan of Porto Rico Stanford Newell, United States minister to The Hague, and Adolph S. Ochs.
 During the afternoon the President and General Payne, after consid- ering some matters relating to the post office department, discussed briefly the Wisconsin political situation, MT. Payne having attended the recent state conven- tion.
 Governor Hunt and Attorney General Harlan discussed with the president and Postmaster General Payne the situation in Porto Rico, the governor reviewing at some length the important features oi his administration. He became almost en- thusiastic over the prospects of the island and it's people He told the president that the Porto Ricans, having already improved their condition by the alliance of the island with the United States, were anxious to establish yet closer relations. particularly in commercial matters. The trade of the island, he thought would bear careful cultivation by American manufacturers and business men, the re- suit of which would be advantageous to the people both of the United States and its island possession.
 President Roosevelt indicated forcefully his interest in Porto Rico and expressed great confidence in its future as a most desirable acquisition to this country.
 No formal dinner guests were enter tained at Sagamore Hill tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-01
BESSEMER.
w. J. Boots Will Marry Miss Leila
 Houston in Meridian.


 Bessemer, July 31.-(specia)-M. J.. Boots goes to Meridian tomorrow night and will be married Monday at 2 o'clock to Miss Leila Houston, the charming daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert M. Houston of that city. The wedding will l,e quietly celebrated at the hone of the bride parents at Eleventh avenue and Twenty fifth street, the Rev Dr. Jones of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Immediately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Boots will leave for San Francisco, going with the Knights of Pythias on their western trip.
 T. R. Fulton and F. L. Demners will attend the wedding from here. The we'd ding is of interest throughout Alabama and Mississippi Miss Houston being prominently and widely connected in both states and MT. Boots being one of the most successful and highly respected young business men in the mineral dis trict. He is a member of the firm of the Krebs' Manufacturing Company, one of Bessemer's most successful industries.
 After September 10 MT. and Mrs Boots WAt DC lt lAoHic NO lAlCHuS dt 1OUo Berkeley avenue.
 Mrs. D. c. Leeper, who has been at tending the summer school for south ern teachers in Knoxville for six weeks past, returned home today.
 Mrs. Huntington and Mrs. H. R. W Wadeson of Birmingham are the guests of friends in town.
 The Young Ladies' club will be enter tained tomorrow afternoon by Miss Mary Hard.
 The Misses Marie and Louise zell of Birmingham are the guests for a few days of the Misses Eleanor and Carmalite Pitcher, who are entertaining in their honor at duplicate whist tonight
 Mrs. w. K. McAdory and children of Birmingham are spending several days with Mrs McAdorys parents, Capt. and Mrs. H. W. Crook.
 Miss Carrie Owens will return shortly from quite an extended visit to relatives at Macon and other points in Missis- sippi.
 Mrs. A. l.. Wilson and children returned today from a three weeks stay at the springs
 Rufus Eddings alias Ed Brassfeld met a horrible death at 5 o'clock yesterday morning when he fell into the hopper at the top of the Tennessee company's fur mace No. 5. The unfortunate man, with another negro was at work at the time and was suddenly overcome by the gas from the furnace. Before he could be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-01
TUSCALOOSA
serlous Accident Is Narrowly Averted
 On A. G. 8. Track.

Tuscaloosa, July a.-(Special. )-New- ton Abston, while crossing the Alabama Great Southern railroad near Coaling came near meeting with an accident As his wagon, which was well filled with coal was crossing the track. the tongue pulled out, leaving the wagon on the track, with MT. Abston in 1t. The Pan= American, the fastest train on the roao, was only a quarter of a mile away. w.. L. Black was near by, and while he re- leased the mules, MT. Abston tried to flag the train, but to no avail. The train left only a few splinters Of the wagon. MT Abston and the mules es- capped unhurt.
 series of meetings will begin at the southside Baptist chapel tonight. The services will be conducted by the Rev. l.. 0. Dawson.
 Tuscaloosa Is to be the meeting place this year of the marshals and chiefs of police of the state. Arrangements are being perfected and everything will be donc to make their stay here profta- ble anu pleasant one. c. E. Chambers, desk sergeant of the Birmingham force. and secretary and treasurer of the as- sociation, was in the city Tuesday in the interest of the meeting, which Is to be held on September g.
 Miss Eloise Christian of Chicago, who has been the guest of her cousin, Mrs. J. Luther Foster for several weeks, Is now visiting relatives at West Point MSS.
 Mark Brooks has announced himself as a candidate for superintendent of educa- tion of Tuscaloosa county. MT Brooks has filled this office very satisfactorily before.
 There is some talk of the Hon. Charles Waller of Greensboro coming here soon. This will give our people the opportunity of hearing him for the first time. It Is probable that he will be assisted by Col. Sam Will John of Birmingham.
 Charles Film of Montgomery has ac- cepted a position with the Merchants National bank. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. B. F. Blinn, who formerly resided in Tuscaloosa.
 A mad dog on the plantation of Will liam S. Smith recently bit horse on the nose but nothing was thought of 1t un- til a few days after, when the horse be- gan having fits. It was immediately locked up so as not to harm anyone. It continued to have fits and died two days afterwards
 The Presbyterian pulpit will be occu- pied Sunday by the Rev. H. c. Mcclure of Columbus, Miss The pastor, the Rev. John Van Lear Is spending some weeks in Kentucky.
 Mrs R. B. McPherson has gone for a visit of several weeks to Georgia, West Virginia and Tennessee.
 Mrs. L. O. Dawson and Master Lewis left this morning for visit to relatives at Marion, Mrs. Dawson's former home.
 Mrs. A. B. McEachin and daughters. Mrs. Lee Otis. Mrs. J. S. Bailey and Mrs. B. A. Wood summering at Waukesha.