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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-07-21

slight symptoms Of Indigestion grow TO
disease OF the stomach, involving the
other organs OF digestion and nutrition.
Indigestion and other forms OF stoni-
ach rtroublep are perfectly and per-
manently cured by the use Of DR. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery, /, strength
ems the whole body by enabling the per-
feet digestion and assimilation OF food.
$4,000 FORFEIT will be paid by the
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Proprietors, Buffalo, ~ v, II they cannot
show the original signature OF the iudi-
yidual volunteering the testimonial below
and also of the writers Of every tesu-
monial among the thousands which they
are constantly publishing, thus proving
their genuineness,
NJ have been suffering for about eight years,
writes Mrs II. Pierce, OF Mllsprings Ky Have
had several doctors 10 treat me-soine for iemulv
weakness and others tor stomach trouble net
received no relief when wrote you iot a1Nlce
was hardly able to work, and YOU advised ihe
what To do took niue bottles, hve OF SoiaSh
Medical discovery, four OF favorne fIesctlf-
lion also two viais Of the Pellets. Dr. Pierce
msdiciues will do all that you claim tor thcm,
believe would have been IN my grave Il had
sot taken them.n
DR.. Pierce's Medical Adviser is sent J'fs
on receipt Of stamps to pay expense OF
mailing only Send II one-cent stamps iot
the book in paper covers, or 81 stauips LOT
the cloth bound volume. Address ~. K v.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. X.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-07-21
HAS A BOND ON The BRIGGS PROPERTY
{. l. Staples of Ashland Will Commence Development
Work on the Property.

ore had been thrown on the dump
as valueless until discovered by a
Cripple Greek man to be the cream of
ores.
Oregon ranks high among the
mining states now, but with the
immense discoveries being made in
Josephine and jackson counties, she
will soon lead. or miss my guess.
Until recently the mines and pros
pectors have cared but little for low
grade ledges for the reason that the
rich so-called pocket finds were num-
erous and when the rich chute was
worked out from the surface, they
began searching for another. So 1t
was that many rich lodges have been
abandoned, when they failed to pay,
by use of pick, shovel and hand NOR
tar. "
Speaking of tine rich Sucker creek
discovery by Briggs, Mr., Staples
said:
Il spent some days there and was
given liberty to exploit from pros
pective buyers standpoint 1t ap-
pals man who has 'bsen examining
$40 and $50 free milling propositions
and going there. as l did, expecting
to see a pocket. | was not prepared
to see fabulously rich quartz vein.
exposed for 16 feet in length by three
feet deep, the gold lying in chunks
and slabs along the walls and running
through the quartz from side to side
in seams as large as two fingers. 1t
is so rich that the owners are i'll an
awed and frightened state of mind
and are afraid to continue to extract
the gold as it accumulates faster than
they dare chance handling and car
rying out to market. AS to the ex-
tent of the gold bearing ledge no man
can answer, but the appearance makes
it safe to chance it for a couple Of
hundred thousand The owners did
not solicit buyer, but have conclud-
ed to sell and have taken their bond
hoping to acquire full ownership.
: / must confess that l have the gold
fever, and who wouldn t, after helping
pick out s., s12, $40 and S4OO gold
nuggets frozen along the walls of-a
! ledge while the ledge itself stands
aglow with the infusion of the gold
en- metal 1t may not surpass thu
Steam boat that produced 1920, 900 o.
equal the Gold Hill that yielded $3.50
600, but it is in the neighb0rhood o
these big finds and so far as WORKED
has excelled either, and as a matte
of fact, / doubt if the world can shoV
a record of S2s, 900 free gold from tn
same sized excavation. 1t is yerita
BILE bonanza, and that's enough said.
When asked for description Of th
Briggs property as he saw it, MI
Staples replied:
~ would hardly feel like making
: statement as il would be in substanc
the same as printed in the Courier
July I. That was the most concis
and colorless write-up of rich strib
| ever read. l was ON the groun
when the Courier men were ther'
and can say there is not mistab
or exaggeration in this write-up, an
whenever, in the future" D." said M
Staples, II real statement in ii
Courier backed by the personal il
vestigation of the proprietor, | wi
accept the same as true and co rrect.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-07-21
Broken Things Wanted.

When your Furniture, Organ,
Guitar or Mandolin needs repairing
or reAnishing, ana your furniture up
holsteriDg, call at West Front street,
between Sd aud 4th st. New Fur
niture made to order. Lawn mowers
sharpened. Work guaranteed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-07-21
County Troasurer's Notice.

There are funds in the treasury to
pay all warrants protested TO Octobsr
10, 1898. Interest will cease from
this date.
June 10, 1901.
j. T. TAYLOR,
Treasurer of Josephine Co., Ore.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-07-21

There are funds in the city treasury
10 redeem all outstanding warrants
protested TO November. 1901. In.
terest ON same will cease after this
date.
Dated at Grants Pass, Ore, July
"a, 1904.
COL. W. JOHNSON.
City Treasurer.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-07-21

once in a
while some one
who has travel
ed to the very
dge of the
danger line of
stomach dis
ease stops just
in time 10 save
his health. But
the majority OF
people goacross
the line. and
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-07-21

As desire TO leave Grants Pass, /
will sell anything that ! possess and
the entire s. +. Cass estate ON easy
terms. See Jos Moss for list Of
real estate and houses T. L. Cass
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-07-21
H. H. Mason,

Carpenter, Contractor and
Architect.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-07-21
JUST HHg Z1gE-g.,.::.y

A motorman IN chicogo rau lis e.
onto the approach OF an open bridge trt
stopped II with the fender actually over
hanging the gulf below He wouldn't
want to repeat the experiment because
the chances are that he'd never again
have the same good fortune
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-07-21

All work done with neatness
and dispatch and in workmanlike
manner. Job work a specially
Give me call,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-07-21

Ducks, Geese, swSh-Limit, 100 in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-25

shortly after midnight, and left his auto
mobile at nearby garage. He then
walked across the street with a pack,
put up especially for city officials of
Birmingham. Custodian Jack Curran
had an inkling that something would be
doing, and SO before closing up the mu
nioipal building he saw that all of the
offices were unlocked. Santa Claus on
arriving at the building was greatly dis
appointed to find that 1t is now heated
by the Birmingham Railway Light and
Power company with steam, and the
pleasure ana honor of reaching the first
and second floors could not be accom-
plished via the chimney route. However,
the old fellow took things good-naturedly
and proceeded with his work Of unload
ing.
His municipal presents were valuable,
as has been the case for several years
past. The old man is pretty wise, and
he readily appreciates the Importance Of
being friendly toward Birmingham city
officials.
After leaving the municipal building he
scorched all over Birmingham, visiting
the homes Of all. Some homes he did not
have time to visit, but he left toys and
good things galore with the Elks, the
Salvation Army and other organizations
for the little ones he overlooked
Just as the hands Of DR.. Hughes post
office clock were at the hour of 2 he
reached the Age-Herald office to pay his
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-25
CHIEF OF POLICE
GETS GOLD WATCH
MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE RE-
MEMBER w. S. WlER-HIGHLY
PRAISED BY COMMISSIONER
PARKER AND JUDGE FEAGlN.

Members of the police force met Chief
of Police Wier in the roll call of
police headquarters at noon and gave
him the ''giad hand" They gave
him also what was pleasant for them to
give and pleasant for Chief Wier to re-
ceive. namely, a handsome gold watch.
The gift was intended to convey to
the chief of police the admirlng and af-
fectionate regard In which he is held
by each one of his subordinates.
Commissioner Parker made the speech of
presentation. He said the policemen of
Birmingham regarded their chief with
admiration and affection and he hoped
the chief would accept the watch as a
testimonial of his associates high esteem.
He remarked that the watch, II 1t was
like the heart OF the man to whom 1t
was given, would never be in need of
repair. Whereat Chief of Police Wier
blushed TO the whites of his eyes.
Judge Feagin then got up and said a
few things close to his heart. Among
these was the judges belief that there
isn't chief of police anywhere else in
the union who is as efficient as Chief
Wier.
The recipient OF the gift sincerely
thanked the men for their remembrance,
assuring them that he would cherish 1t
affectionately
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-25
THIEVES AFTER RRAssEs.
Epidemic of Petty Stealing In the Rail-
road Yards.

A regular epidemic of petty theiving
has been going on for couple of weeks
ir the railroad yards in Birmingham.
The special officers of the roads and the
police department have been keeping
close after the thieves and a large por-
ton of the stolen goods has been recov-
cred
The thieving has been done mostly
by negroes. They have broken open a
number of cars, stolen a quantity of
brass and journals from the cars and
not a few cross ties. Several negroes have
been arrested and are in the county jail
on charges of burglary and grand lar
ceny, and the gang is about broken up.
About three weeks before Christmas
every year this epidemic of stealing
breaks out and the negro thieves become
very active, especially In the freight
yards, where they expect to find num-
Der of cars of perishable goods coming
Into the city for the Christmas trade.
The regular watchmen and the special
agents Of the roads have been In the
yards every night watching for these
thieves, and SO far they have prevented
their securing much booty. Two or three
times the thieves have gotten away with
stolen property, but In all OF these cases
they have been picked up by the police
department later.
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annual visit to the night toilers. He
found all Of the newspaper workers had
already received tons and tons OF pres
ents and all that he left with them was
bountiful supply of good cheer, as
usual
The old man was quite laxative, how
ever-in fact, had more to say than ever
before. Yes, l paid a visit to the city
hall. as usual, tonight" and remembered
my old friends. the officials Had to go
through doors, however, and that was a
great inconvenience to me. Am opposed
to Bob Jemison's heating appll-
ances-think you people should stick to
the old chimney plan" was the old
mans introductory remarks.
II received letter from Mel Drennen
several months ago, In which he
that he would not again be candidate
for mayor of Birmingham. Last Christ
mas, you will remember. I gave him an
office for life. and when he declined to
again seek mayoralty honors I was
greatly perplexed. However, fixed
things with Henry, Walter, Harry and
several Of the other boys, and as re-
suit have just left him a commission as
president Of the board OF education. That
will hold him for n while anyway
fAside) You know he wrote me that he
would retire temporarily from the mayor $
office in May. Temporarily, mind you.
II fixed George Ward, too, this time.
Two years ago he asked me to let him
have control OF the reins Of the munich
pal government. but | told him to wait
Just a little while. and ! would do the
right thing by him. And you see. with
the aid Of a large number OF the voters
Of Birmingham / succeeded In doing so.
as you will recall by reading over the
daily newspapers of November %.
After leaving the commission for Mel
/ went into the office of License Inspector
and Street Tax Collector A. A. Gambill
and left a little memento. 1t was In the
form Of heavy chest. which contained
about $e000 This Is a small amount,
know. but l gave 1t to him, in behalf of
the taxpayers OF Birmingham. TO show
their appreciation for the manner in
which he collected licenses and street
tax during the past year.
Have you ever observed how fond
Dick Is OF his position7
THE next place I visited Was tia. or
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-25
Chief wIer Presented with Bicycle.

forwarded the requisiton to Mel. and
unless the city council approves of It,
cannot fulfll their wishes.
Fire insurance rates? Can't discuss
EN- now.
II remembered all Of the officials of the
city building, but 1t would take up too
much space to describe them in detail
now. Anyway have not made Bessemer
yet and you know the youngsters are
up bright and early down there.
IF you insist however, will give you a
list of the presents / left for other city
officials in Birmingham Here they are:
For City Engineer Julian kendriek l
left a guarantee from a majority of the
members of the city council that all OF
the down town streets are to be paved
next year.
For City Auditor w. B. Copeland and
City Clerk j. c. Murray l left promises
that these two offices are not to be con-
solidated at any time soon. This viii
impress both of them quite favorably,
think.
For City Treasurer g. c, Engstfeld
and Tax Collector ]. T. Garretson l
pledged their assistants were not to be
taken away from them any time within
the next six months. anyway.
DIR. ]. II. Phillips gets the new high
school and two new grammar schools.
Quite a nice present, Ell?
minor officials received nice gifts, but
I have better things in store for them
next Christmas,
well, must be going. Hope to see vul-
can set up in place at Five Points circle
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-25
ElectrotYpers, Helper

The United State civil service commits
sion announces that an examination will
be held on January 25 for electrotypers
helper floor hand) at forty cents an
hour or 1920 per day, in the government
printing office at Washington. or in any
other branch of the service requiring sim
liar qualifications. The age limit is 20
years or over. Applicants should cali
for Form No. 1893.
Full Information with reference to this
examination will be furnished upon appli-
cation to s. D. Harris, secretary of the
local examining board He is at the
postoffice.
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fee of the chief of police. The boys In
Wills office did not recognize me immedi-
ately, but after I gave my card they all
seemed very glad indeed to see me again.
VIII wrote letter to the mayor several
days ago asking for two new bicycles
for the police department The letter
was forwarded to me, and secured them
for him out of my stock-house.
Expenses did you mention7 Why, that
is a small matter.
Early last summer I had a personal
letter from WIN and he told me that
several well known citizens Of Birming-
ham were willing to assume the office
of chief Of police. wrote him not to
worry, however, that l would fix things
up for him, and I did.
politician, am II Well. should say
not
u could never think of coming to Bir-
mingham without bringing something
useful for John MeCartln. You see, john
nile keeps the streets of Birmingham in
good repair, whenever I call his atten-
ton to 1t through the city council. and
he should be rewarded for 1t. John Sc
cured a new street sprinkler this year
and 1t Is a dandy. too.
do I like good roads? Welfs l must
admit l do.
From December 20 to December q of
each year | anticipate with much pleas
ure contemplated visit to Thad Null
lin Thad is a modest sort Of fellow,
and his requests for holiday remem-
brances are always reasonable. This
year I brought him a big fire engine. You
see. those fellows over In Atlanta. that
run the fire insurance business In these
parts, asked for a whole lot OF things
for Thad and his fire department. I have
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-25
SANTA CLAUS WAS
IN A COSBY MOOD
Old Fellow Pays Annual Visit.
10 the City Hall
MANY GIFTS
Santa Becomes LoquaeIous and Dis.
cusses Men and Matters and Makes
Some Pertinent Comments.
Remarks Changes.

Santa Claus played no favorites in
Birmingham on his annual visit last
night.
Not only the hearts Of the children are
made glad this happy day, but tho
grown up people come in for their share
Of Christmas good things. Especially Is
this so at the city hall
If you should meet city official to-
day 1t is dollars to doughnuts you will OBJ
serve the broad smiles he is wearing
the smiles he wore the day following the
election of the heads Of the various de-
partments early this month-the smiles
that won't come off.
Santa Claus arrived in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-25
SANTA CLAUS VISITS
CHURCH OF ADVENT
TWO HUNDRED MEMBERS OF SUN.
DAY SCHOOL MADE HAPPY-THE
CHURCH BEAUTIFULLY DECO.
RATED-REcToR TALKS.

Santa Claus made a beautiful visit to
the Church of the Advent at o'clock
yesterday afternoon and delighted the
hearts of moro than 200 little boys and
girls who are members of the Sunday
school there.
The Rev. Quincy Ewing, the rector,
had told the children last Sunday that
he would try to get Santa Claus to stop
at the Church of the Advent as soon as
Santa arrived in Birmingham. The rector
was not quite sure Santa would con-
sent to do so, for Santa, he knew, would
be very, very busy, but he hoped the
children's good friends would find way
to accept the invitation. And so he sug-
gested 1t would be well that all members
of the Sunday school be at the Church
of the Advent at o'clock yesterday to
greet Santa Claus and to be greeted
by him.
The plan did not miscarry. Santa had
many an engagement last night, to be
sure, but with all these he contrived to
come to Birmingham on special" and
to drive UP to the Church of the Advent
promptly at 6 o'clock. A goodly company
was awaiting him inside The church was
exquisitely decorated In honor of Santa,
and decorated more especially to the
glory of One whose messenger OF glad
tidings Santa has been all over the earth
these many, many years. Pendant from
the ceiling and over the chancel was a
large star illuminated with electric lights.
1t was emblematic Of another Star that
rose over Bethlehem 1904 years ago-a
Star that has since shone continually in
undiminished luster, making good the
hearts of men and women, and making
very. very glad the hearts of the least
of these" Towering till its branches al
most touched the pendant star was the
Christmas tree. Flowers clustered on the
altar in the chancel chung to the pictured
windows and trailed along the walls OF
the church.
Evening prayers In abbreviated form
had been said. The vested choir had sung
the Christmas carols. Mr.. Ewing had
spoken to the children word as to what
was meant by this coming OF Santa Claus
each year to gladden. the life OF the chill
dren of God. The season of Joyousness
said he, illustrated the affection of men
and women and little children for one
another. and reflected in a small degree
the bountiful love cherished by the Son
of God for all peoples of the earth.
1t was then, when Mr.. Ewing had
closed, that Santa Claus came In through
the vestry room doorway, and greeted the
children OF the Sunday school. OF the 20t
pupils none was forgotten. Each one
went home made glad In heart by the
sweet remembrance of his teacher. Sell
dom II ever before has Santa Claus an
nual visit to the Church of the Advent
Sunday school been so enjoyed by teach-
ers and children as was yesterday af-
ternoon's.
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Christmas at PostoffIoe.

At the postoffice the hours today will
be: $50 a. M, to 70 80 o'clock for the
general delivery. The register windows
will be opened the same hours for delivery
o! packages. but not for receiving. The
stamp window will have the same hours.
The usual Sunday opening is from $3.50
to 1890 o'clock.
The hours to morrow will be: General
delivery window open from s to u o'clock.
The stamp and registry windows will be
open the same hours. The registry de-
partment will deliver and receive. Two
deliveries of mail In the business section
of the city and one in the resident Sec
ton will be made tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-25
ELKS WILL PLAY SANTA
CLAUS THIS AFTERNOON

fruits ana candies, and will be distributed
IN addition TO the presents. The entire
lodge of Elks viii serve as a reception
committee. Admission will be by tickets.
and the members Of the lodge will dlstri-
butte the presents. An orchestra has been
engaged. W. H. Tomppert, a venerable
member of the lodge. viii as usual act
as Santa CIaus.
The annual dinner Of the Salvation
Army for the poor Of Birmingham will
be given tomorrow at the hail on Second
avenue between Twenty-frst and Twenty
second streets. The local officers have
provided for one thousand people. The
citizens of Birmingham have responded
literally to the appeal Of the Salvation
army for help IN arranging for the din
ner, and a bountiful repast will be served
tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-25
Old-Time CakeWaIk.

Lexington, KY, December 24.-In the
police court today Judge Riley treated
the spectators to an old-time cakewalk.
Geneva Green, Georgia negress, and
John Brannon, professional clog
dancer, were before the court. The
girl said she was a member of Geor-
gia troupe, and was visiting Lexington.
The Judge told ITEM If they would sing
and give a few figures in the cake
walk he would release them as a
Christmas gift. They readily con-
sented and for half an hour entertained
the court.
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This afternoon at $50 o'clock the mem-
bers of Lodge No. 70, Benevolent Pro
tective Order Of Elks win have as their
guests the poor children OF Birmingham
the occasion being the Elks' annual
Christmas tree.
Hundreds of tickets have been distrib-
uted among the poor boys and girls and
all who apply this afternoon at the Eiks
home at Eighth avenue and Nineteenth
street will receive some gift to make
their hearts glad. For the girls there
are stacks OF dolls. The boys are to re-
ceive steel wagons, air guns and other
suitable presents.
Many baskets have been purchased by
the Christmas tree arrangement commit
tee Of which Ell P. Smith is the chair
man, and these have been filled with