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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29

A bill has been introduced in the
house by Representative Hale and n
similar one in the senate by Senator
Booth, to create the office Of commits
sioner Of mines. The commissioner
is to bo appointed.by the governor and
is 10 have not less than seven years
experience in practical mining in this
state. He is TO collect and distribute
information regarding minerals In the
state and prepare statistics and re-
ports He is required to inspect mines
and when he finds unsafe conditions.
TO post notices to that effect. He will
be sworn not to impart any special in
formation regarding a mine without
the consent Of the owner. The term OF
Office is to be four years and the salary
$3.50 per month.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29
GOLD PICK QUARTZ MINE
Promising Boland Creek Propert,
Under Development.

G. N. Matthews and Willis and
Earl Lawton are developing the
Gold Pick" quartz mine on Boland
creek in the Althouse REGION. This
mine was discovered and first worked
by Stewart g. Banfeld, who took out
a quantity of remarkably rich ore at
different times. The rich ore occurs
in punches and all indications show
that mine Of permanence and great
value will be developed with depth.
Stewart 81 Banfeld sold to Matthews
g. Hull. who have bonded the property
to d. j. Lawton. There is one tun-
mel Of 40 feet on the mine and
another is being run and is com
pleted to distance Of 10 feet.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29

about seven acres from Louis Hyde's
farm. Just above the bridge over
Powell creek on the mountain roau
to Williams the creek cut into the
banks until it loosened a large tree
which, falling, damned the creek ana
turned it so that it cut another chah-
mel down across the road and through
]. W. Turyey's garden land nearly all
of which was washed away. Another
bridge must be constructed imme-
diately as it is impossible to cross
Powell creek at present.
Jacob Struss, Jr., has recently re-
ceived returns from the Roseburg
creamery for the cream he had been
sending on months trial. He estl-
mates that for butter fat he receives
as much as if he sold the butter at 90
cents per roll. Ranch butter is sell
ing in Grants Pass at 60 cents per
roll; so Mr.. Struss concludes that tbs
the most profitable to sell cream and
save the butter making. This is rea-
sonable. and what is to be regretted is
that there is not creamery IN jose
phine county to manufacture the jose
mime county cream. Other farmers
in this valley besides Mr.. Struss are
shipping cream and the growth OF the
country will soon demand a creamery
at home. A paying business awaits
the pioneer in this field. Who will it
be?
Lew Smith, the genial Provolt
merchant and blacksmith, narrowly
escaped death by drowning while re-
turning from Grants Pass with load
of merchandise last Saturday. This
was the day of the heavy rains and
many of the streams were up to the
high water mark. When Mr.. Smith
reached the bridge over an ordinarily
small creek near Alonzo Hyde's farm
and drove upon it, the off horse went
through the bridge and the shock
threw Lew into the water. By good
luck, the vehicle stood firm and the
goods were saved. 1t was several
minutes before Mr.. Smith recovered
his footing in the torrent and climbed
ashore. The accident was caused by a
stringer of the bridge washing away,
thus letting the planks float without
other support. N.Y..
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29

of cloud juice. The creeks are up
right smart although the ducks forded
Grave creek today.
The steam shovel is at work near
Crocket's point. The banks are hard
but the steam shovel goes through the
dirt with ease.
The order has been given as we un-
derstand, by the railroad company for
a new depot also a new warehouse.
sThat will fill long felt want.
Mr.. Stout, while working in
Tunnel 9, got one of his hands badly
hurt; the scHffold that he was work
ing on fell and let him down little
too hard on the ground.
The miners are rejoicing as they
have plenty of cloud juice to enable
them to run for long time. We
have no mining news as they are
very busy in the mines.
Pete Pearzier has moved his house
to a better location. Pete has ac-
cepted a position on the railroad.
He came here a poor boy, now he has
got nice ranch and money besides.
Pete would marry, he is willing to
furnish water and wood, so il our fair
damsels wish to tie up, now is their
chance.
The weather is warm, little or nc
wind. Stock are doing well. Some
people let their stock go through the
winter without feed; others feed wher
the stock comes up. We notice that
the stock that are fed are in better
condition than those that get no feed
Some Of our Lelandites have gone
to Salem. don't mean to the pen
but to the Legislature, presumably ai
clerks or to push bill through for al
appropriation for the improvement o.
Grave creek, so as to navigate III
waters so we can have direct naviga
tion with the ocean.
We fully coincide with Judg,
Hale, our representative regarding
the Lewis & Clark fair. We think i
will be a big ad for Portland, with {
big expense on the state In readin,
the Oregonian, one seldom sees any
thing about Southern Oregon. 1t i
all about Portland and the Columbii
river. 1t doesn't say anything abou
Grave creek or Jump-off-Joe.
must write few lines in regart
to our small ranchers that settled oil
different creeks where the timber AM
brush were very thick. These are nov
good liyers. At first most of then
worked out to get a start. After get
ting few cows and raising chickens
they are doing we'll The mines ar
a good market for all they can raise
Most of them are raising family o
children this is a very good countr,
to raise children in.
We have no sickness to report
People are busy, some getting up thei
summers wood, others doing necessar
farm work. Plenty of work for will
ing hands to do. If we see a ma
lounging around the stores W
know what shape his farm is in i
he has one. Wide Awake.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29
Leland Siftings.

From the rumors that are afloat. WI
may hear of wedding in the near
future.
The tunnel men went to Merlin to
watch tho railroad bridge so the drift
would not sweep it away.
Judge Crockett is quite lame from
the hurt he received last fall. As he
does not hire much work it is hard
ship ON him.
Our frosty weather has DISAPPEARED /;
The wind has vecred to the south so
the weather has become cloudy; We
arr now getting right smart chance
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29

Little change is eviden. in the sen
atorial contest. The supporters OF
Fulton and Geer cling stubbornly to
their candidates, the democrats are
voting for Wood. the scattering vote
is much the same as before. The
deadlock is unbroken. There may be
q surprise in store for the people of
Oregon but it has not yet appeared
what IL will be.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29
MACHINERY NOW IN PLACE
Greonback's New Mill VIII Soon
Be in Operation.

The machinery for the new mill of
the Greenback mine is now nearly all
in place and the company expects to
have 10 Of the stamps running in a
short time. The work of moving the
machinery from Leland to the mine
has been herculean task on account
of the fearful condition of the roads.
Ii was necessary to abandon the use
of wheeled vehicles in moving the
heavier pieces and to resort to slcds
or mudboats to facilitate the transpor.
tation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29
Dates for Examin q tion

Eighth grade examinations will be
held on the following dates by Super
intendent Lincoln Savage. January
2S, 20, 80; April 8, 8, 10; May 20, 81,
90; June IA, lS, 10.
Examinations for county and state
papers will be held on February If,
IL. 10 and IL.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29
GOOD NEWS TO THOSE INTEND
ING TO BUILD

am going 70 start brick yard in
the spring and want to give anyon,
the advantage Of these figures. | will
agree TO furnish all brick, lime, sand
and all labor and put brick in tn,
wall for -. 80 u thousand.
l will have brick as soon MS anyone.
and will make as high as sixteen
thousand por day If necessary as wa.
raised ON u hriokyard and thoroughly
understand all parts connected with
the business
These low dgures will only stand
open until the 18th of March 1908
Anyone wishing any further informa.
tion, l would bo glad to consult with.
q. W. Boulware,
Grants Pass. Ora
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29
Senatorial Elections.

james p. Clark was elected senator
from Arkansas, Reed Smoot, from
Utah; William ]. Stone from Mis-
souri,; A. p. Kittridge from Soutl
Dakota; Thomas O. Platt, from New
York; II. @. Hansbrough, from North
Dakota; A. j. Hopkins, from Hi
nois; ]. b. Gallinger, from New
Hampshire; o. II. Platt from Con
necticut. Delaware is still tied upon
account Of Addick's fight and Kansas
made no choice.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29
BEST LINIAfENT on EApru

u henry ID. Baldwin, Supt. CITY
water Works, Schullsburg, Wis.
writes; l have tried many kinds OF
Illlment but have never received
much benefit until l used Ballard,s
snow Liniment for rheumatism and
pains l think it the best liniment
ON earth. 2Sc, SOC, and 81. 90 bottle
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29
Gard OF Thanks.

We hereby extend our sincere thanks
to our neighbors and friends for their
kind assistance and sympathy In the
recent illness and death Of Mrs.
Clcmcntina Trimble.
Mr., and Mrs h. \. Williams
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29
NEW CENTURY CoMFoBI

Millions are daily finding "
Of comfort in Bucklen's Arnica n =,
II kills pain from Burns, Scalds' =,
Bruises; conquers Ulcers, ana l., ~
sores; cures eruptions, Salt NE
Boils and Felons; Removes cofn,n a
warts. Best Pile cure on earth y
25e at W. +. Kremer's drug stoie
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29
City Treasurer's Motto,

Grants Pass, Oregon, Jan. q
There are funds in the city
ury to redeem all outstanii
Iants, protested to February !,
Interest on same will ceas
this date.
Dated at Grants Pass, Ore, ]
22, 1908.
Col. W. johnson, City treas
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29
Sheriff Of Josephine Co., Gregg
NOTICE OF sHERIFF's SALE.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF , SALE.
In The Circuit Court of The State of
Oregon, For Josephine County.
Grants Pass Banking q
Trust Company,
a Corporation,
Plaintiff,
VS..
Thomas Butts and
Mabel Butts,
Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that under
and by virtue of writ of execution
duly issued ont of the Circuit Court
of the State of Oregon for Josephine
County, in the above entitled suit, to
me, the Sheriff of said County and
State, directed, and duly attested by
the Clerk of said Circuit Court on the
"A tn day of January, 1909, upon a
Judgment, decree and order of sale
duly rendered, entered of record and
docketed in the Office of said Clerk of
said court, in said County, ON the 2lst
day of January, 1903, by which writ
of execution | am commanded to sell
all the real estate mentioned and des-
cribed in said execution and herein
after described, and out of the pro-
ceeds of such sale to apply the same,
| first to the costs of such sale and ac-
cruing costs, and to the costs and dis
bursements of said suit, amounting to
$40, and to the attorneys fees
therein, amounting to 800; second, to
the payment of the sum of 1851. 80, aud
interest thereon at ten per cent from
and since the 21st day of January, 1908,
to the plaintiff in said suit and third,
the overplus if any there be, to the
Clerk of said Court to be disposed of
as the Court may direct.
Accordingly, will, on Saturday,
the 2Sth day of February, 1908, ,at ten
O'Clock a. m. of said day, at the front
door of the County Court house in the
City Of Grants Pass, County of Jose
pbine, State of Oregon, sell to the
highest bidder, at public auction, for
cash in hand, all the right, title, in
terest, claim and estate of the said de-
PENDANTS, Thomas Butts and Mabel
Butts in and to the following describ-
ed real property situated in Josephine
COUNT, State of Oregon, to-wit:
Lot in Block 8, and Lots 3, 4, and
3 in Block 3 in the town of Placer, as
the same appear on the plat thereof
on file in the Office of the County
Clerk of Josephine County, Oregon.
Also, Lots %, 29, and "a in Block
53 of the original townsitc of the town
of Grants Pass, now the City of
Grants Pass, Oregon, as the same ap.
pear on the plat thereof in the office
of the County Clerk of Josephine
County Oregon together with all anG
sin gular the tenements hereditament,
and appurtenances thereunto belonging
or in anywise appertaining.
Dated this Goth day of January 1908.
George Lewis,
Sheriff of Josephine Co. Ore,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29
THURSDAY. JANUARY 30. 1908.

Representative Hale's bill to protect
boarding house and hotel keepers,
which came before the house on Tues.
day. WAS lost.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29

Vol 3, of mining records of said
county at page 224, all being the prop
erty Of the said Big Yank Mining q
Milling Company, together with the
tenements, hereditaments and appur-
tenances thereto belonging, or in any
wise appertaining; and also. all the
estate, right, title, interest, dover and
right of dover, property, possessi on,
claim, and demand whatsoever OF said
Big Yank Mining & Milling Company
in and to the same. Dated this 29th
day of January, 1903.
George Lewis,
Sheriff of Josephine Co., Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29

A fine line of locks, hinges and
builders hardware at Cramer Bros.
Get our prices and examine our stock.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29

Professional and amateur photog.
nphers will be able TO find nearly
everything necessary for their use in
stock at A. l.. Noorhics Kodak Head.
quarters
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29
Advertised Letters.

Following is the list of letters re.
naming uncallod for in the Grant,
Pass post office, saturday, Jan. u,
1903;
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29

Only reliable brands of Photo
Goods carried at A. T.. VOORHEES,.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29

Photo Supplies at the Courier of
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29

THREE nice furnished rooms VI
Home Kitchen, 9Th street.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29
CLASSIFIED 4
WANTED.
FOR SALE.

1OOWood Choppers. Inquire n
AOoand Kuykendall. Wolf ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29
FOR RENT

HOUSE to rent. Inquire Of ]. |
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29

TWO nice furnished rooms in
house with fire, suitable d
housekeeping no children. InquA
Kitchen, 9Th street
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-01-29

HOUSE and lot, sewing marbb,
- go-cart. canned fruit, etc, ir'
sacrifice. Call at once on RI
Holman house, l. street, near itb
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-02-06
No Danger Of Strike.

The strike scare has practically
blown over so far rs the Short Line
is concerned says the Salt Lake
Herald One of the machinsits said
yesterday: "We are not interested
in the Omaha men excepting in an
indirect way. Support is given
them, financially, and | think that is
all they can expect Of us. The men
here have no complaint, and # they
went out it would simply be as a
matter OF sympathy. Nothing
would be accomplished by such an
action. There are in every field of
employment men who are always
ready 10 go out, but here they are
not in the majority. These me n
are ready to strike on the slightest
provocation. They are always on
the lookout for a chance of this
kind. 1t is not because they have
any grievance, but because they
like to keep things stirred up. Suct
men injure in stead of help the caus'
of labor" General Superintendent
Calvin was seen yesterday and sait
he believed the men were satisfied
His trip north, he said, was il
reference to quite another matter
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-02-06
But Then

Two years ago a bill was intro
duced in the legislature, by demo-
crat, calculated to simplify the vot-
ing of the present form Of ballot.
The Idaho Statesman strenuously
opposed the bill on the ground that
If any one was not intelligent
enough to vote the ballot he should
go without voting. This year a re-
publican introduced bill to SIM
plify the ballot and he Statesman
says that it Twill simplify the bal
lot and save great deal of time IN
the booths," and approves the
measure. The amendment il good
one and we simply mention the
Statesman's attitude in the two
cases to show how far partisanship
will influence some men in public
matters.-Couer d'Alene Press.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-02-06
To Enforce the Law.

A proposition is OH foot to call
meeting of all cattle growers, farm
ers and ranchers III the valley, for
the purpose of looking after the en-
forcing of the two-mile limit law.
1t is proposed to hold the meeting
soon and to organize for a vigorous
campaign. The organization will
appoint a man in each precinct to
report on and to swear out warrants
against all who violate this law.
The ASSOCIATION is to stand behind
It's individual members and assist
them in protecting themselves.
The date for the meeting hasn't
been fixed yet, but a call will be
issued.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-02-06
Eye Specialist.

The citizens of Montpelier and vicin-
ity are fortunate in having DR.. Newman
the European Eye Specialist of Poca-
tello, Ida, visit them every three
months. The doctor is we'll known in
this section as reliable and expert eye
man His wonderful system of correct
ing errors of eye sight have brought
ease and comfort to many eyes in this
locality. DIR. Newman also fits glasses
for headaches and nervousness. Cross
eyes in children corrected without the
use of medicine or knife. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Consultation free. Re-
member the date February IA, 10, and
10 at Burgoyne Hotel.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-02-06

According to the report there were
81 fire insurance companies licensed TO
do business III the state OF idaho at the
time the report was made up. The num-
ber of life insurance companies Was 30,
and 20 fraterual insurance companies.
OF miscellaneous there were IL. The
report contains list of unauthorized
companies doing husines in the State of
which there were 49, The following
statement OF business transacted in the
state of Idaho by the various insurance
companies for the year ending Decem
ber 81. 1900: Risks written. $17, $780,
815.01; amount of risks, $$25, PIT, 67l. 90;
premiums. 1926. 436 12; losses, $l8l, ,900.-
43; premiums returned, S41, ,00663; tax
paid, $8, 298 4B. For the err ending
December 81, 1901: Risks written, $2l,-
800, 322 So; amount of risks, $32 .053 81;
premiums. 1881 900 IL; losses 1925, 463,
9l; premiums returned, $64 87l ,58' tax
paid, $9.38l.32. The total expenditure
in the Office for the two years. includ-
ing salary of the commissioner, clerks,
etc., we're "a. 460. 40 leaving net in
come to the state of $39, 9,8l3.3O The re-
port calls attention to the fact that one
insurance company alone. the New
York Life, pays sufficient license to
!, more than cover the total expense of
the state Insurance department. This
company paid 80, 867. 81 last year.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-02-06

ers were present. The first prizes
were won by Mr.. Newton and Mrs.
o. H. Groo. The consultations
went to DR.. Hoover and Mrs.
Pease
A fine supper wound up the even
ing.
The club meets next time with
Mr.. and Mrs. DAVIS.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-02-06
Visited by Grand Officers.
L. O. T. M.

During the past week Miss Hattie
Aldrich, state commander Of the
/. o. T. NJ, visited Montpelier
Hive No. 4. She found the Bees
doing good work for the order and
enthusiastic over the future. Friday
night special meeting was held at
which there was initiation and q
banquet. Miss Aldrieh left Tues
day for the west.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-02-06
Utah Sheepmen Won Their Case.

In the suit of the State of Utah
VS.. Idaho sheep owners, the United
States circuit court of appeals has
decided that the owl ers of sheep IN
one state could no prevent their
grazing on the COVE prnent lands OF
another state. The uit was the re-
suh of trouble bet en the sheep.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-02-06
BY A BIG MAJORITY.
New Irrigation District Proposition Easily
Carried.

The vote last Saturday the proposition organize
the irrigation district carried by big majority In
fact there very few votes against it anywhere
Practically all the land on the side of the valley is
included in the district The in is about
10000.
There to be mistaken ideas about the result
of this organizations 1t has been argued by that the
organizing of the district the completion Of the pro-
posed Pacific canal matter what it ght cost. This is
wrong idea The board OF directors will employ competent
engineer whose duty in connection with the engineer
will be to ascertain the cost of completing the canal the
and feasibility of reservoirs i'll the district also
the cost of enargng canals already in All these mat
will be taken up and the propositions that promises the
water at the least COST will be pushed through Ii the
canal is the best for and it's completion won't
much, it will be completed If not it won't be-
Wherever be put in reasonable cost they
will built In other words whatever is best and cheap
est that the district handle will be taken up and moth
ing else
organizing of the district does not in ITSELF commit
the directors any particular plan OF getting and
ING water for the land in the district All this will be
figured later by competent engineers and whatever is
done will have the endorsement of the state engineer
The organization of the district simply places the
people in position do something for themselves, that
otherwise couldn't be accomplished.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-02-06
X. OF p.

Tuesday c. c. Hedu.n, grand
chancellor of the knights Of
Pythias Of Idaho, visited the local
lodge. After the evenings work a
spread was partaken Of at the Hotel
Burgoyne. The Grand Chancellor
found ldanha lodge in a most
fiourishing condition and full of
enthusiasm.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-02-06
Kunz Loses His Case.

The supreme court has reversed the
case of Sanford vs.. Knnz, which Kunz
won in the lower court. The case in
volved interest, which was alleged as
usurious. The amount involved Is
about $500.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-02-06
NO. SO


disbursements and transactions of the
department for the period from March
10. (the date of the establishment to
date; abstracts of the statement of the
various fire. life, miscellaneous COM
panies and fraternal beneficiary socie-
ties which operate within this state and
report to the department annually. The
following table contains the amount of
moneys received from the various com
panies for fees and taxes during the two
years covered by the report, viz. from
the 18th day Of March, 1901, to the last
day of January 1908. Also the expendi-
lures of the Office of the insurance Com
missioner during the same length of
time:
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-02-06
The Insurance Department.

Insurance Commissioners. P. NJ. Dayis
has issued his biennial report of the
business done in his Office for the years
1902. The report gives the receipts.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-02-06
The g CT ub.

The SO club met at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chapman Tuesday
evening. A large number of play
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-02-06

men for several years past III these
states.