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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-03-30
Items Of Personal
Interest.
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Miss Mabel White went to Glendale
Thorsday evening to visit with her
brother for short time.
Evan Winner went to Roseburg
Thursday evening where he has po.
sition with the Southern Pacific Co.
Mrs. Alice Carbon left Thursday
evening for Roseburg to attend the
funeral of her mother. in law, Mrs
j. W. Carbon, who died at that place
Thursday morning, OF heart trouble,
after an illness Of three days.
John P. Hale, formany years resi-.
dent of Grants Pass but now q nom.
Der of the Legate Realty Company, of
Mena, Ark. is greatly pleased with
that part of the country. We recently
received copy Of the Mena Evening
Star containing 12 pages of special
wr;te-up matter regarding that Sec
tion, for which Mr.. Hale has our
thanks
j. F. Hale, the piano man. was in
Grants Pass Wednesday and placed
several pianos in the city. Mr.. Hale
carries his principal piano stock at
Medford but keeps a number of in
strumeuts in Grants Pass In charge
OF Miss Minnie Ireland at the Music
House. He has placed more pianos in
Southern Oregon since he has been
here than any other dealer in very
much louger period.
Hon. Walter L. Tooze, the wheel
horse republican of Woodburn and
candidate for congress in this district,
was in Southern Oregon this past
week looking up the political situa.
tion as to the condition of his fences
in this important part of the First
Congressional district. Mr.. Tooze
while here made trip to Kerby and
was accom- panied in his county trip
by G. A. Dickson, one of the hustlers
of the party in Josephine county.
Mr.. Tooze stated that he was meeting
with the best Of encouragement from
republicans in all parts of the district
and he feels certain that he will win
the nomination and that he will be
elected over the democratic nominee.
Mr.. Tooze is campaigner of long
experience and will put up hot fight
for the coveted honor.
DR.. Henry Klopper has again be.
come resident of Kerby and will re-
sumo practice at that place. DR..
Hopper, like many other residents of
Illinios Valley became tired Of waiting
for railroad to that valley and he
moved last Fall to Hornbrook, Cal,
where he soon built up good prac-
tice. He had continued his subscrip.
tion to the Courier and reading in it
that Kerby was soon to have the long
deferred railroad, and knowing that
the old mining town would soon be-
come one of the booming. prosperous
towns OF Southern Oregon, he decided
to again become resident of the
place. Saturday he and his family
arrived from California and Monday
they left for Kerby. DR.. Hopper is
a bright, we'll read physician and he
will soon build up a good practice in
Illinois Valley.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-03-30
White House
GROCERY
The c. & s. Coffee House.
ESCAPES FROM Lookup
Youne Man Arrested for Burg
larry Flees.

Saturday night the city lookup con
tained one prisoner but on Sunday
morning the bird had 6own leaving
nothing but the plumber which had
been taken from him. The prisoner
was hobo who had been taken from
the blind baggage of train No. 10 ON
telegraphic information from the
Rosoburg police. The fellows name
was Rose, aged about 26 and he had
on his person a gold watch, pair of
gold spectacles, fountain pen, S. in
coin and on his feet pair of shoes
all of which had been stolen from a
young man in Roseburg. He evidently
had pal on the outside who assisted
him in escaping from the lock k-up.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-03-30
Imports ca lifornia Cows.

Joe Russell, who left here last week
for Josephine county with over 40
mich cows, arrived at Kerby, Ore.
gon' last Tuesdiy, having had good
luck in crossing the mountains in a
heavy snow storm. Crescent City
Record.
These COWS were for Illinois Valley
farmers who are taking up dairying
and preparing to supply the new
creamery being erected on Sucker
creek by Matbeson & johnson. A
previous band of so COWS was bought
by these farmers last December from
dairymen near Crescent City.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-03-30

Following is the list of jurors draw
for the April, 1905, term of the ci,
cult court:
Henry j. Schmitt, Selma.
B. W. Baldwin, Williams.
@. G. Ament, Grants Pass.
W. H. Freed, Grants Pass.
H. l.. Andrews, Grants Pass.
W. f. Hogue, Selma.
Alonzo Hyde, Murphy.
Ed Holland, Holland.
W. A. Hood. Grants Pass.
E. M. Cockerline, Murphy.
Lou Schmitt, Selma.
Sam Anderson, Leland.
]. 7. McCanD, Wilderville.
Fred Mensch, Grants Pass.
Charles Hansen, Kerby.
j. L. Harmon. Selma.
l.. B. Hall, Grants Pass.
Peter Gravlin, Grants Pass.
John Lance, Grants Pass.
Charles Epperley, Waldo.
Joseph Conuer, Selma.
Roy Craig, Selma.
@. f. Gentner, Jr., Grants Pass.
Alex George, Kerby.
L. W. Carson, Grants Psas.
W. a. Leonard, Holland.
G. A. Cougle, Williams.
Sam Meas, Grants Pass.
John Ranzau. Grants Pass.
Frank Floyd, Kerby.
H G. Bobzien, Grants Pass.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-03-30
MARRIED.

hODGERS-CRAIG-At the Baptist
parsonage on Monday, March 90,
1906, Mr.. ]. H. Rodgers and Miss
Ethel Craig, Rev. j. B. Travis
officiating.
Mrs Rodgers is the daughter of O.
". Craig, a prominent farmer of Selma,
and Mr. Rodgers resides at Greenback
where he had cottage all furnished
ready for his bride. Both young people
have many friends in the county who
give them their best wishes for long
and happy life.
April is, Monday-orchestral concert
by Grants Pass orchestra, opera house.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-03-30
Three Banks at Medford.

Medford now has three banks, while
Grants Pass and Ashland have two
each, and Jacksonville and Gold Hill
have one each. Medford's third
bank. was started last Fall as
national bank and the Medford
Bank is to be made national bank
under the name of the Medford
National Bank. The hackers of this
bank are II. e. Ankney, formerly of
Jacksonville and owner of the big
Sterling mine, but now residing in
Eugene, G. @. Beekman, of Beekman S
bank, Jacksonville. @. H. Lewis, one
OF the largest fruit growers in Jack
son county, Horace Pelton, big
stocF man Of SIMS Valley, w. II.
Bradshaw, retired farmer residing
in Medford. and J. E. Enyert; vice.
president of the bank when it was
private corporation will be vice .presi-
dent and manager of the new insti-
tuition. The other officers of the bank
will continue in their positions in
the new bank. they being H, E.
Ankney, president. and George l..
Davis, cashier and W. B. Jackson, as
sistant cashier.
The capital of the bank has been
increased from $50. 600 to 100000
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-03-30
Newman M +. Church

The pastor will speak both morning
and evening. The morning subject is
International Brotherhood" the third
in the series ON "The Brotherhood of
Man" Evening subject "a Call to
Nature. Sunday school at 10 a. IN.
Preaching at II a. m. and 80 p. m.
Glass meeting at 12 m. Junior
League at 3. Epworth League at
6 80 Strangers and friends are invited
to attend upon these services.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-03-30
PETALUMA
INCU BATOR

1t is not high in price,
saves an endless amount of
worry and trouble with old
hens, and is very simple in
operation and self-regulating
as regards heat. You can do
as well or better than we did
in our store.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-03-30

Advertisers get results in the
Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-03-30

Columbia aud Hartford Bicycles at
Cramer Bros.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-03-30

"a Egg Incubator. $1,000
1876 " Z" 5000
100 Chick Brooder, 800
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-03-30
Count. neigh and measure ererythinq you
bur n-Aueriean (rrocer.

The wreath of QUALITY to
those things that have real
merit.
The White House Grocery
endeavors to handle only
those things that are pure,
good and wholesome.
Today we are selling the
largest package of M us h
(rolled wheat) in the city for
1Oc per package while they
last.
HotCake Flour, large SKIS, 400
Pure white strained Honey
in bulk.
Heinz Apple Butter, in bulk,
l5f per pound.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-03-30

Legal blanks at the Courier Office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
ATTACHMENTS SERVED
 ON SALOON MEN
Selma Concerns Are In Trouble as Result of Bankruptcy of
 CoIman & Bernhardt.

Selma, September 29.-(Special)-Tw whisky concerns are in trouble tonight over the attachments sworn out resulting from the Collman & Barnhardt, invol- untary bankruptcy proceedings of sew eral days ago.
 J. G. Campbell. who conducts a saloon corner of Water and Franklin streets was attached for about $500 by s. Sols- neck, dry goods merchant of Marion, a relative by marriage of a member of the firm of Collman & Barnhardt. The victim could not give bond and the sheriff took charge of the establishment. Inventory shows sSs1 worth of stock. A few minutes before the attachment was served the proprietor offered to pay sseo to be relieved of the attachment.
 The other attachment was served on L.. Rosenberg, who runs the Palace saloon on Washington street. It was for s912 and was sworn out by Goodman Sl Hartman Co. of Chicago. A bond for twice the amount involved was given.
 It seems that Collman & Barnhardt sold goods. taking the notes of the con cerns which were transferred to the parties named. The financial distress of Collman & Barnhardt led to the attempt to secure the money due by attachment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
1922 FIRST AVENUE.

north along the Birmingham and Mobile division of the Southern railway to Elev- enth street. west to the tracks of the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foun- dry company, and to Woodstock Iron Works. The ordinance was ordered pub lished.
 Councilman Blackmon introduced res- olution commenting the efforts of the An- niston and Columbus Railway company. The resolution was adopted unanimously. Councilman Cooper introduced an ordi- nance to pave the west side of Leighton avenue. from Third to B street, the east side of Leighton from Third to A street, and on the north side of A street from Leighton avenue to Highland avenue. The ordinance was adopted. Councilman Coop CT introduced an ordinance empowering the Mayor to prohibit the production of
 The Clansmanf at the Noble Street the atre. The resolution was adopted.
 Because John Morris, a negro clothes presser, used language against the white race, which would tend to incite his fel- lows to riot he appeared In police court plainants testified to the threatening lan- guage used by the defendant and to the weapons seen in the tailor shop Morris took an appeal to the sentence and was releasd on bond. Oils Weaver, a negro em- ployed at the Alabama hotel, was arrested last night by Officers Shiretski and Jirels on the charge of using language sufficient to incite riot. It Is said Weaver threat ened to kill several white men and other wise excited the feelings of other negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
ANNICTON GRANTS
 GAS FRANCHISE
SLIDING SCALE WILL IN TIME GIVE THE CITY DOLLAR GAS. NEGRO IS ARRESTED FOR IN cENDIARY LANGUAGE.

Anniston, September 2S.-(Speciall-The City Council last night granted gas franchise to the Anniston Electric and Gas company for twenty years, to become effective on its acceptance by the com pany. The franchise makes the rates $1. 40 for Illuminating gas and $1 for fuel gas, with a sliding scale reducing the price as the city increases in population. When Anniston reaches 35,000 in population a uniform price of s1 will be in vogue. A gentleman representing the 0. w. c. conn pany of Carrollton, Ga, addressed the council in a petition to distribute samples of his remedy. The council refused to grant the petition, since the petition was in violation of a city ordinance. Chairman A L. Tyler, Jr., chairman of the school board, represented to the council that in order to have enough teachers for the pu- pills of the schools an additional appropria- tion of $1130 was needed. The council passed a resolution, on motion of Coun- cilman Blackmon, that as the budget did not provide enough for the school needs, that the additional money be appropriated dn the next budget w. P. Acker, repre- senting the Anniston and Columbus rail- way, presented a petition for franchise in the city limits. Councilman Blackmon introduced an ordinance for the franchise, which runs from near the Oxford depot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
News of Columhlana.

Columbiana. September 29.-(Special.)- Columbiana graded school opened Monday under very fiattering circumstances and more than hundred pupils were enrolled. Short talks were made by Rev. G. T. Harris, Rev c. c. Heard, Judge Long shore and w w. Wallace by way of encouragement to Professor Ansley, new man at the head of our school, but one who comes well recommended.
 The Ladies' club met with Miss Etta Robinson on Tuesday afternoon and most delightful time reported. For time the usual line of work was taken up and later on, as a diversion, Miss Robertson gave to each guest list of questions, the answer to each of which was a kind of dress goods. Mrs. Joe P. Roberts won the prize After the contest refreshments were served. The following officers were elected for the year: Mrs, H. D. Whitaker, president; Mrs. J. P. Roberts, secretary; Mrs w F. Davis, treasurer; Mrs. H. D. Latham, monitor
 The club will meet with Mrs Simon Friedberger next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
News of CulIman.

Cullman, September D. Special. )-After seige of drenchng rains, lasting forty eight hours, the sun came out this morn ing and Cullman is looking little worsted. Many farmers from the country report much damage done to crops.
 On account of high water many of the rural route men failed to make their de- liveries Friday.
 The grand jury which has just ad- journed. made hot report on the condi- tion of the county jail and the lack of proper attention to the prisoners. The court docket was very light, all the mur- der cases being fin the supreme court.
 Judge Burke has appointed a number of delegates to the Good Roads convention, which meets in Birmingham October IS.
 Mayor George Beyer attended the re- publican state committee meeting in Bir- mingham this week.
 Miss Pearl Askew of Birmingham is the guest of Cullman friends.
 Mrs. Heidelberg has returned from an extended trip to relatives in Hardin. III.
 Miss Maud Jones and Miss Burke of Birmingham visited Cullman this week.
 J. R. Rosson spent Friday and Saturday in Birmingham.
 Miss Kate Trumper of Helena Ark, Is the guest of the Misses Richard.
 Mr. and Mrs. c. F. Giers of Washington. who have been visiting Dr. and Mrs. R.. NJ Kinney for several weeks left for their home Saturday
 Miss Lancaster. who has been employed as chief operator of the Citizens Tele- phone exchange. snas resigned her position here and accepted place with the tele- phone company in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
GOLDEN WEDDING IS
 OBSERVED IN CADSDEN
Mai, Vim. J. Sbert and Wife Gather Descendants and Intimate Friends
 About Them.

Gadsden, September 29.-(Special.) )-Maj. William J. Sibert and wife celebrated their golden wedding yesterday evening at their home on Forest avenue, surround ed by their children, grandchildren and many of their intimate friends A most sumptuous dinner was served, after which the evening was spent in singing old-time melodies and interesting reminiscence of bygone days. Major Sibert and wife came to Gadsden nearly forty years ago, and have seen the city grow from strag- gling country village to the present pros porous and thriving little city. He con- ducted the leading hotel of the place for a number of years and afterwards went into the mercantile business. which he fol- lowed successfully until few years ago. MaGor Sibert was born in St. Clair coun- ty on October r, 1893, and is a son of David and Elizabeth Cook Sibert, who were natives of Abbeville district, South Carolina. He was married in 1S56 to Miss Marietta Ward. Ten children have blessed their union, five of them now living as follows. William L., graduate West Point Military academy in 1884 with rank of major, and now in charge of the United States engineering corps of the Pittsburg
 
 living in this county; Mrs. Charlsie Blair, also of this city; Orin w. a resident of Pennsylvania, and Miss francis E., who resides with her parents Mrs. Sibert has been through life greatly interested In temperance and educational work. and is universally beloved and respected wherever known.
 The Woman's Christian Temperance union gave a concert and literary recital last night at the court house which drew a large crowd, and those who attended were amply repaid for their trouble. The musical numbers were under the direction of Mrs Charles w. Ewing, and each number was rendered In excellent taste The literary features were well received also. Many of the performers were hearti- ly encored. A good sum was realized, which will be devoted to the work In this city
 The news of Col. William II. Denson's death, although not unexpected, was a great shock to his hosts of friends in this his old home, where his many deeds of Kindness were known and fully appre- ciated. His friendship was of the true and never failing kind, and he was true to the rich and poor alike. A number of cit izens will leave here Sunday morning to attend his funeral.
 A rainfall of something over two inches fell within less than two hours here this morning, and as result the creeks and branches are out of banks. Considerable damage was done to the streets by wash ing out the dtches of the newly made sewers and leaving many deep holes in the streets. The rain seems general throughout the Coosa valley and the river is expected to rise several feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
COUCH GETS
 OUT OF COUNTY JAIL
Young Man In Decatur Is Given Tools By Outsiders and Makes
 His Escape.

Decatur, September 29. = Especially Through the instrumentality of an iron bar and saws. given to him by friends from the outside who are unknown at this time, Percy Couch, charged with murder escaped from the county jail in this city sometime last night.
 He was confined on the second floor of the jail, his cell being next to the out side wall There were iron bars to the outside window of his cell and within was a grate window of heavy >iron bars which swung on hinges against the win dow and which was locked with a heavy paddock. The paddock was broken with an iron bar and two of the iron bars in the window were sawed in two. He made his way to the ground and then sealed the high brick and iron fence which sur- rounds the jail.
 At o'clock last night he was known to have been in his cell as he was playing a guitar and singing. It was not dis covered that he had gone until daylight this morning. The tools by which he ef- fected his escape must have been given him by friends on the outside. but who those friends were the officers say they
 
 haven't any idea
 Jailor w. A. Petter telephoned to Lewis burg, Tenn for blood hounds this morn- ing Solicitor D. c. Almon says that there will be a reward offered for his capture. When asked the amount he said that the governor would probably offer $4O0, that the sheriff would probably offer $200 and that the brothers of the man whom Couch is charged with killing would probably offer $400 making 5000 in all.
 The crime with which Couch is charged is the murder of Police Officer William A. Baber .on the last night in June. 1905 The officer was attempting to arrest Couch on a charge of minor offence when Couch shot him dead. Couch then escaped and made his way to middle Tennessee after spending part of the night in Huntsville. He was arrested on a train in Tennessee while bound for Nashville and brought back here where he has been in jail ever since.
 Twice his case has been continued in the circuit court here and once he was refused bail on habeas corpus trial be- fore Circuit Judge D. w. Speake. The bail case went to the supreme court atS the decision of the lower court was Ss,s- tained.
 Couch Is a young man, about 20 years of age clean shaven, small of statue, but heavy set. His family is one of the old est and most higf A respected In the Decaturs. The police officer, W. A. Baber, who he is charged with killing, was also well related and has several brothers who are quite well to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
CALpWELL-LAY.

The Anniston Hot Blast Says: The fol- lowing invitations have been Issued: Mrs. Sarah Forney Caldwell requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter Josie Diemer, to MT. Carl Stan ton Lay, on the morning of Thursday, October 4, at 10 o'clock, St. Lukes church, Jacksonville. Ala"
 Miss Caldwell is well known in this city. where she has often visited. She comes from one of the best families of the state. Her father, the late Walter G. Caldwell, was a successful business man and a gentleman of exceptional mental att tainments, a trait that has been inherited by his daughter. On her mothers side Miss Caldwell has inherited an inability and aristocratic dignif1ed bearing that lend to her personality O peculiar attrac- tiveness. making her a social favorite wherever she goes.
 MT Carl Lay Is also well known here He is an enterprlsing young business man of Gadsden, and Is popular among both the gentlemen and ladies of the Queen City. He comes from well-known family and is well deserving of the fair southern girl whom he has won.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
STORM IN oREENvILLE.
Business Suspended and Schools Were
 All Closed On Thursday.

Greenvile September s.-(Special) )-De- layed by Storm-A rain and wind storm of great severity ragged in this locality from early Wednesday night until this morning. Business was almost suspended yesterday and school was closed. The streets were inundated in places, trees and fences were blown down, and many of the best houses sprung unexpected leaks. The legnth and severity of the storm made 1t something very unusual. The damage to the cotton crop is great. It is est- mated that one-third of the heecy staple open was beaten out by the rain
 Maj. and Mrs T. G. Garrett of Wash ington, who have been for some time in Montgomery made a short stay with Greenyile friends and relatives before re- turning home. It was Mrs Garrett's first visit to her old home in twenty years. and only the breYity of her stay narred the pleasure of her large circle of friends
 Mrs. Sallic M. Herbert is the guest of friends in Montgomery.
 Mrs Tom owen has returned from visit to relatives in Texas.
 Miss Flora Lemberger has returned to her home in New Jersey after q year spent with her brothers here
 Mrs s. F. Richardson Is the guest of Judge and Mrs. J. c. Richardson.
 Mrs. Lander Cureton of Greenvile, S. C.. is visiting her parents, Mir and Mrs. J. G. Till.
 Mrs J. II. Baton of Birmingham is wis., iting Mrs. w. NJ. Blackwelder.
 The Rev. and Mrs. II. k. Schram of Deatsvlle, after a short visit to Dr. and Mrs. Blackwelder left this after noon for Forest Home, where Mir. Schram will assume the duties of pastor of the Baptist church at that place.