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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-09

The fire started, in a bedroom and Mr.
Stevenson was attracted by the smoke
coming through a transom When he
reached the room the curtains were
ablaze. Without calling for aid Mr..
Stevenson rushed in to tear down the
blazing draperies, and in an instant the
hair was singed from his head, his
moustache was burned off and his face
blistered Mr. Stevenson retreated be-
fore his clothes caught fire The pro-
perty loss does not amount to more than
81 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-09
Mr.. STEVENSON HURT.
Former Vice President Painfully
Burned at His Home.

Bloomington, Ill. April "a. Steven
son, former vice president of the United
States, lost his hair and moustache and
received painful burns on the face. head
and hands Wednesday while trying to
extinguish a fire at his house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-09
Shamrock III Ahead.

weymouth April 9-shamrock III
was about FIVE minutes ahead of Sham.
rock / when the boats rounded the Erin,
which acted as mark boat at the end
of the leeward run.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-09
Temneraturea of Large Cities

Chicago. April az a. m. tempera-
lures: New York. IS: Boston. 50: Phil
sdeIphia, 81: Washington, so; Chicag.'s
81: Minneapolis. 40; Cincinnati. 54. 81.
Louis, S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-09

Chicago. April 9.-Forecast for Kan
sas. Probably showers tonight and
Friday; warmer tonight; cooler in west
portion Friday variable winds
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
REV.W.G .G.C0NNELL ACCEPTS
Will Be Pastor Of Bethany Pres
byterian Church.

Rev. w. G. Connell of Pipestonc,
Mimi, to whom the Bethany Presby-
terian church recently rendered call
for this pastorate, has wired his nc.
ceptance. 1t is probable that he will
not be able to get permanently located
in his new pastorate at Grants Pass
before about the first Of March and
arrangements will be made to supply
the pulpit in the meantime.
In his recent visit to Grants Pass,
Rev. Connell capivated his hearers,
not only by his pleasant and forcible
delivery but by his depth of thought
and the solidity of his discourses, He
is a man of exceptional ability and
is so recognized among his fellow
workers. During the years he has been
in the ministry, he has made for him
self brilliant record in his several
fields. Previous to entering the min
istry he served several years in the
English and Chinese navies and has
seen good deal of the rougher side
of life, fact which gives him pc
culiar advantage in his present work.
1t is the general opinion that this
church is particularly fortunate in
securing his presence here.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
BRUCE DAVlE is DEAD
Subiection to Water Cure Too
Much for Prisoner.

Bruce Davie, an inmate of the
county Jail, awaiting the next session
of-eircuit court for the larceny of n
watch, died on Friday morning.
Davie is the prisoner, upon whom
Jailor Pete turned the hose, because
he persisted in making a clamor and
disturbing his rest. Davie was suffer
ing from delirium tremons, having
been in Jail only a few days. He
never recovered from the shock of his
cold water bath and the subsequent
exposure of passing the remainder of
the cold night in his wet clothes in
cell swimming with water. 1t is
difficult to say in what degree this
contributed to the cause of his death.
His condition was serious at best and
death would very likely have ensued
in the ordinary course Of events. The
end was probably precipitated by the
treatment by the jailer.
Davie was tailor by trade and, as
far as known, has no relatives ON this
coast. He was buried by the county.
His case commands good deal of
sympathy. lie was victim Of alco-
hohsm and.very likely was not Grim.
inal at heart.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
GOLDEN DRIFT CO.'S DAM
Roads Too Bad for Ha uling.
Moving the Mill.

The Golden Drift Mining Co. are
contemplating moving their saw mill
from its present location ON Jones
creek, having sawed most of the inn
mediately available timber The mill
will be removed to location where
timber can be secured to better ad-
vantage. The company have been
steadily operating the mill, cutting
timbers for the dam and will continue
saving through the winter. Haul
ing timber from the mill to the dam
has been discontinued on account of
the fearful condition of tho roads
which are little else than mass of
seemingly bottomless mud, so badly
are they cut up by the teams and
wagons in hauling the massive tim
bers. Some of the timbers are 20x24
inches in size and 30 or 40 feet in
length. The dam, though in an in
complete condition, presents the most
stable appearance and the prophets
who so freely advocated its quick
destruction by the waters of Rogue
river are now silent. Only record
breaking flood could injure it this
winter. Next summer it will be
perfected past all possibility of dan
ger.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
BURNED UP THE APPLES
Old r ogue River Brewery Build
ing Goes Up in Smoke.

The old Rogue River brewery build
ing on Third street and Gilbert creek
was burned on Tuesday evening. The
alarm.was sounded between 10 and II
O'Clock and crowd gathered quickly.
The fire was we'll under headway be-
fore being discovered and by the time
the fire department. arrived on the
scene it was too late 20 do more than
save the surrounding dwellings, some
Of which were in danger Fortunate
ly for them, there was no wind and
the flames went straight up into the
air. The building was occupied as an
apple packing house by NJ. 7. Pechar-
ovich q Co and contained perhaps
1000 boxes Of apples most of which
were already boxed. These were a
total loss.
The cause Of the fire was not known
but many think it was Of incendiary
origin The fire started in the front
end of the building. Fred Wickman
was the owner Of the building which
was insured to the amount Of 800.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
McPherson- -Utley.

Miss Myrtle Utley of our city aud
Mr.. Clarence l.. Mcpherson of Med
ford were married on Wednesday even
ing, New Years eve at the residence
Of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
NJ T. Utley The wedding was a
quiet one, only the immediate rcla-
tives Of the. bride and bridegroom
being present Mr. Mcpherson and
his father, mother and other relatives
came down from Medford on the even.
ing train. The ceremony was inn
pressively performed by Rev. j. W.
McDougall, after which a bounteous
supper was served.
The bride is one of the woll-known
young ladies Of our city, while Mr..
Mcpherson is onaof Jackson county =
prosperous and successful farmers.
They will make their residence neal
Medford. Mr. Mcpherson has a farm
Of 800 acres under lease They dc.
parted for their jackson county home
on Thursday evening.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
Williams Items.

Charlie Pence is visiting his parents
here
G. NJ Sites spent the holidays at
his home
Miss Abbic Sites has returned to
her school at Kerby
Mrs. Z. Holman Of Powell creek
spent the holidays in town
George Loyelacc returned Saturday
after several months absence.
Mrs Dali Tuttle spent the holidays
with relatives in Grants Pass.
Joseph Boat begun work at the
Watts mine, the first Of the year
Many Of the farmers have taken adj
vantage Of the pleasant weather to do
their annual butchering.
George Fitherow and sister Minnie
are visiting their old home after an
absence Of several years
Col Rogers, VIM. Rogers and family,
owners Of the Oregon Bonanza mine,
expect to 90 20 san Francisco for and
indefinite stay.
o. NJ Knox and Mr. Hackett ar,
getting out logs for their new mill.
Miss Lizzie Clemmens and brother
Of Missouri are visiting their aunt
Mr. NJ Bigolow.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
Warblers Disband.

Cortes Jack Miller a former Ash
land boy, has been acting as advance
aent for the Alabama Warlers, a con-
glomeration Of colored folks who ro-
Gently passed south through Ashland
but did not show here.
Now the colored Warblers have dis.
banded. The end came at Woodland,
Cal, and there Miller mixed in a
fight with some of the colored folk
and was arrested.
Miller also had trouble at Dunsmuir
There he borrowed s. from W. d.
Nunamaker and gave an order on the
show and the cashier refused to pay,
but Nunamaker called in the constable
and broke up the show.
There was trouble galore at many
other points, before the disbanding
came. Now, the Negros have started
to make their own way, via the hobo
route, a number passing through here
a few days ago in box car Town
Talk.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
Liquid Air Demonstration.

Grants Pass is to have an oppor-
tunity of witnessing the marvellous
things done by Liquid Air, an en-
gagement having been made for a splen-
did Lecturer and expert Demonstration
to appear here ON Tuesday evening,
January2 0, 1908, bringing a supply of
genuine liquefed air, and complete ap-
paratus with which to perform the
dozen of startling experiments that
have recently attracted worldwide
attention. Liquid air boils violently
when placed ON ice, and freezes water
when placed over a fierce FIRE; it rem
ders tin and iron brittle as glass,
freezes quicksilver so hard that nails
are driven in two-inch plank, steel
and electric light carbons will burn in
it, rubber becomes like glass, tin and
iron are made SO brittle they will crush
in the hand. Liquid Air can run a
heavy engine, can be made more
powerful explosive than dynamite, will
produce complete combustion of coal,
garbage, etc, and there are scores of
practical uses for its component gases.
An entertainment on this up-to- date
subject cannot fail to be interesting
and profitable.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
Stiwall-O -O'Brien.

The friends and neighbors of Mr..
and Mrs John O'Brien Of Waldo, were
pleasantly entertained by them on the
occasion Of the marriage of their
daughter, Anna, TO f. @. stiwall, on
December 9th, last. If in southern
Josephine county, there has been
ever a more enjoyable occasion,
it is not within the memory Of the
writer, and Of the many guests pres
ent, all, without exception appreciated
TO the fullest extent the efforts made
for their pleasure.
The marriage ceremony was per
formed at 8 O'Clock p. m. by Rev.
Brown Of Waldo The bride, in her
dainty robes was as happy and love
ly as all brides should be- while the
several bridesmaids aud their attend.
ants presented the most perfect and
attractive appearance. Soon after the
ceremony, came supper, In which am
ple justice was done 20 the excellent
repast provided. Following supper
came dancing, for all who wished to
take part in that merry pastime. The
bride was the recipient Of many hand
some gifts. al. appropriate and all use.
fuL That the young couple starting
out together on life's journey may
ever be prosperous and happy is the
sincere wish Of their hosts Of friends.
NJ
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
Rymer-Wiliiams.

Carl Rymer and Miss Myrtle Will
Jams, two of the well known young
people Of Grants Pass were united in
matrimony on Wednesday evening at
the NJ. Il. parsonage, by Rev. j. w.
McDougall. The event came as a
great surprise TO the most of their
friends. On Thursday evening a
crowd of about 20 young people went
out to the Rymer home west of town
and treated the newly-wedded pair to
a serenade. The visitors were invited
in and merry evening was spent
All the many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rymer unite in wishing them all the
happiness that life affords.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
"SandY Bottom

In the play of SANDY Bottom" are
many situations to gladden. the spec
tator, cause laugh, and to bring to
the eyes tears of sympathetic pity.
This strong and varied play will be
given at the Opera house for one
night, January 15, and none who
attend will regret the time thus spent
1t is play for young and old, and
it affords entertainment for all class
es Of people. Its human story deals
with emotion common to all and
never fails to move .he spectator.
The cast includes such well known
artists as r. Il. French, Edward Allen,
Samuel Wheeler, j. L. Jackson, Eva
French, Jennie Montague and Loetta
RobpppE
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
NEW YEAR SOCIAL EVENTS
Holiday Season Enliyened by Par
ties and Receptions

Mrs. and Miss Davis, assisted by a
number Of ladies, received friends on
New Years day at their home, the
Howard residence, reviving the time
honored custom of New Year calls.
Their home was beautifully and taste
fully decorated with evergreens.
Pleasant refreshments were provided
for the callers, who were received
from 3 O'Clock until 7p. m. Those
receiving with Mrs. and Miss Davis,
were -Mesdames J. A. Blew, l. A.
Robie, ]. Holman, ]. l.. Gault, M.
Clemens, 7, A. Daughters, II. O.
Bobzien, Joseph Moss, @. II. Samp-
son; Misses Edith and Susie Barnard
Essie Hartman, Ida Williams, Vida
Moore, Carrie White, Cleo Lucas. A
pleasant evening lunch was enjoyed
by these ladies and few friends after
the close of the reception and several
hours were spent in social enjoyment.
Mrs. j. H. Denison was given sur
prise party on the evening of New
Years day by the m embers of the
official board. the Sunday school
board and the choir, with their
families. Some 30 or more people
comprised the gathering, who met at
Rev. McDougall's and then proceeded
to the residence of Mrs Denison, who
was not at home, having been invited
out. On her return, she found a
houseful Of friends. Mrs Denison
was presented with number of hand
some pieces of furniture and other
presents. The surprise and the
presents came as a demonstration of
the appreciation of Mrs. Denison's
faithful work as organist for the Nj.
L. Sunday school and church.
Miss Zella Hair entertained the
students of the High school ut her
home on Thursday evening. The
evening was very pleasantly spent in
games and social amusement Re-
freshments were served and q delight
full time was enjoyed by all.
A very pleasant party was given on
Friday evening at the residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs II. @. Kinney, in honor
of Miss Christie Mclean of Portland.
Some 25 young people were present
and the evening was very pleasantly
spent in games and other social
nmnsements
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
MAKES HIMSELF SCARCE
Josephine County Convict Es-
capes From Penitentiary.

At Salem, Friday evening, when the
hour for roll call arrived, it was dis
covered that one of the prisoners was
missing, one Ralph Smith, who was
under sentence of three years for
burglary committed in Josephine
county, and with only six months or
less to serve The discovery of
Smiths absence led to further exami-
nation, which revealed the fact that
he had stolen from the residence OF
Superintendent Lee suit Of clothes
Belonging to one of the Lee boys and
$50 in money belonging to young,
lady who is visiting, at Mr. Lees
Smith has been a "trusty' for the
past six months and has good record
as prisoner, but the opportunity
presented was a temptation he could
not resist. Mr.. and Mrs. Lee were
absent on a visit to relatives at Mon
mouth and Smith was employed
around the premises and thoroughly
acquainted with all the circumstances,
50 he had every chance to work out
his scheme leisurely.
The officers Of the prison at once
notified those of the city and county,
and there was a general search made,
but without success. \ description
Of the escaped convict was also sent
out by telegraph to all surrounding
towns, with a hope of heading him
on, but with his citizens clothes
and plenty of money, the fellow can
get good start
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
Local happenings
DR.. Flanagan,
Resident Dentist.

DIR. Flanagan,
Resident Dentist.
Go to Corun for Plumbing.
NJ. Clemens, Prescription Druggist.
Rubbers and Umbrellas The Sugar
Pine Store.
A splendid iue of Royal Charter Oak
Ranges at Coron's.
Cramer Bros. are agent for Hercules
Powder, Fuse and Gaps.
Stroble's shoe repairing always
pleases. Take your shoes to him.
L. A. Stroble has charge of the shoe
making and repairing department at
the Lucus harness shop Take your
work to him.
The Literary department of the
Womans S club will meet at the home
of Prot. and Mrs Young ON Friday
at 3 80 p. m Astella Goodin, Supt.
A business meeting of the Library
Association will be held at the Libra
ry on Wednesday evening, January
18th at 80 O'Clock.
Mrs. I, p Judson, Secretary.
Curtis & Co., practical watch max
ers and jewelers. Dealer in watches,
clocks, jewellery and Diamond rings.
All repairing first class Odd Fellows
building.
Professional and amateur photog-
raphers will be able to find nearly
everything necessary for their use in
stock at A. Z. VOORHEES, Kodak Head
quarters.
There will be a sale of pastry and
bread by the NJ. +. NJ. S. of the New
man NJ. E. church, at the Hair Riddle
hardware store, every Saturday morn
ing commencing at O'Clock.
G. II, Sampson has lately imported
a stock hog, a thoroughbred Chester
White and fine animal, the only one
of this variety in town. This will
give our local hog raisers desirable
opportunity for the improvement of
their stock.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
ReductIon of So, Per Cent.

Best artificial rubber plates-upper
or lower-full set, former price SO. 90,
now $1,000. A new system of crown
and bridge work, guaranteed as dur
able as gold, at about one.half the
old prices. Plain crowns, band
crowns, and skeleton crowns made of
gold, silver, platinum, platinoid and
aluminium. Porcelain crowns unde-
tectable from the natural teeth.
Richmond crowns, peg crowns, Logan
crowns-Prices g. 80 and up. Gold
crowns, $500 All kinds of first
class dental work at moderate prices at
DR.. jennings dental office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
W00DMEN'S LOG ROLLING
Festivities at Woodman He'll on
New Years Eve.

Rogue River camp, Woodmen of the
World, held a jubilee and log rolling
on Wednesday evening, New Years
eve. Some 2S candidates were present
for initiation. Many others had been
initiated at previous meetings and
probably more than so new members
have joined the order at this place
during the closing months of 1902
After the initiation exercises, a
banquet was served and a general good
time was enjoyed until midnight came
and the new year was started on its
devious way. The event was attend
ed by nearly all the members and
glorions season Of enjoyment is unani-
mously reported.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
Ore, Dec. 90, 1902, of typhoid pneu-

Ore, Dec. 90, 1902, Of typhoid pneu-
monia.
Jessie was born at Keosauqua
Iowa, Dec. II, 1890, and moved to
Oregon when but one year old. She
was conIerted at the age Of II and
united with the Baptist church at
Selma, Ore. The church loses a
bright and active Young worker, the
parents a loving and obcdient daught-
er. Funeral services were conducted
by Elder G. b. Bristow Of Grants
Pass Ore. and the remains were laid
to rest beside her baby sister, in the
Deer creek cemetery to await the
resurrection morn.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08

COAL ON THE APPLEGATE
Reported Discovery of 25-Foot
Vein on butcher Creek.

Samples of coal were shown in this
city this week, said to be taken from
a newly discovered vein on butcher
creek, a tributary of the Applegate
and located about l2 miles from
Grants Pass. The vein is said to be
20 feet in thickness. The coal is to
be tested and If found of even fair
quality, the deposit, if it is anywhere
near the Dimensions reported will be
one of great value and new industry
may be opened. Coal is no rarity in
southern Oregon but thus far has gen
orally occurred in veins too small to
be proltably mined.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
FELL INTO HOT WATER
Little Georse Mckimmens Dies
From Effects of Scafdine.

A very sad accident happened on
Wednesday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. r. McKimmens. George,
their little three year old boy, in
playing about tub of hot water
which was standing ON the floor. fell
in and was terribly scslded. A physi-
clan was Immediately called and
every thing possible was done to re-
lieve the sufferer, but the injury
proved fatal and the child died early
Friday morning. The funeral was
held on Saturday, Rev. ]. W. Nc
Dougall conducting the services.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
Home Mlssionary soeiety.

The Womcn's Home Missionary
Society Of the Newman NJ. f. church
will meet with Mrs. Fay, Tuesday,
Jan. l3, at p. m.
Members will be expected to bring
rags cut for carpet. All women
interested in missionary work are in
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
Calico Dance.

The calico dance given at the Opera
house on New Years eve by the
Ladies Of the Maccabccs, was very
popular event, n greater number being
in attendance than at any similar
event for long time. The dance was
a very pleasant one and thoroughly
successful in every way. Calico cos
tunes, however, were conspicuous
only by their rarity.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
School Re-Opens.

The schools opened on Monday, after
a tEo weeks holiday vacation. The
school has made a great numerical in
crease this year, far more than ever
before. There are now nearly 800
students enrolled. The new school
room in the city hall relieves the pres
sure for seating space for the time
being, but new school building will
doubtless have to be erected in the
nnnr fnfnrn.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
DIED.


KNUTZEN-At his residence ON
Thompson creek, Jackson county,
Dec. 2S, 1902, j. II. Knutzen, aged
73 years.
DAVIE-At the county Jail, in this
city, Friday, Jan. 2, 1908, Bruce
Dayie.
McKIMMENS-In this city. Friday.
Jan. 2, 1908, George, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. r. McKimmens, aged 3
years.
McCOURT-In this city, Dec. 27,
1902, William Hugh, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. j. McCourt, aged years.
DODGE-At San Rafael, Calf, Sun
day, Jan. 4, 1908, Mrs. Lucia Dodge,
aged 70 years.
Mrs. Dodge visited the family of N.
p. Dodge during the past summer and
has many friends here who are grieved
to know Of her death.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08
NOTICE For PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Roseburg, Oregon,
January O. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing. named settler has filed notice
of his intentions to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before II. l..
Bartlett, county clerk, at Grants Pass,
Oregon, on February 23, 1903, viz:
WILLIAM HOWLEY
on II. Il. No. S5i0 for the 50 SWL
Of sec 1, township 30, S, X. 9, w.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation Of said land, viz
i. NJ. Bryant, Of Merlin, Oregon
J. Anderson, Of Hugo, Oregon W. G..
Henry, of Hugo, Oregon; and VIM
limerick, Of Merlin, Oregon.
j. T. Bridges, Register.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-08

The following list of jurors ha
jeon drawn for tho January term o
,ircuit court for Josephine county
which conyenes on January l2:
Geo. L. Evans, Grants Pass.
r. Scharingson, Placer.
Ed Hathaway, Selma,
T. =. Cramcr, Grants Pass.
Geo. l.. Yonkers, Merlin.
A. +. Messiner, Kerby.
Jacob Wagner, Wilderyille.
w. Il. Dean, Grants Pass.
NJ. d. L. Crooks, Selma.
Geo. A. Hyde, Greenback.
Joseph Sans, Wilderyille.
Fred Krauss, Kerby.
Ira Sparlin, Williams.
W. +. Byrne, Grants Pass.
Frank Fetsch, Grants Pass.
Joseph McCourt, Altpouse.
II l. Reed, Murphy.
Chas Agce, Jr., Wilderyille,
X o McCroskoy, Grants Pass.
Otto Adams, Grants Pass.
Alex George, Kerby.
5. Norton, Grants Pass.
j. B. Paddock, Grants Pass
4. II. Carson, Murphy.
W. NJ. Cheshire. Grants Pass.
II. w. Atkins, Grants Pass.
Frank Dukes, Grants Pass.
Lee Sill, Murphy.
Chas. Van Dorm, Merlin
a. II. Applegate, Grants Pass.