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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-07
OIL Is STRUCK
EAST OF MEDFORD
An lrrisAti tins Well on the Miller
Place Develops Into Good
Oil Prospect.

Oil has been struck on the place of
G. Miller in East Medford. Mr..
Miller owns three acres of land in this
section which he has planted to or.
chard and strawberries. On this place
is we'll OF water and Mr.. Miller
was having an electric pump installed
recently for irrigating purposes. The
pump could not be made to work aud
on investigation it was found that
there were several feet of oil in the
water, which, when tested was found
to burn readily. When Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller frst came to this place the taste
Of oil in the water was very strong
but after continued use the taste be-
came less noticeable, but there was
always a light oily, scum on the sur
face of water taken from the well aud
to anyone drinking the water for the
first time the presence OF oil was
strongly apparent.
Besides owning the three acres on
which the we'll is situated, Mr.. Mil
Ter, with eight other men. has lease
on the surrounding land adjacent to
this section and they also own a
valuable coal mine. Should this oil
strike prove permanent, as there is
every indication Of it doing. it will
realize neat sum for the possessor and
be a splendid advertisement for South
ern Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-07
Calhoun's Nugget Weighed SS.75

The gold nugget guessing contest
carried on by the Geo. s. Calhoun
Co., closed Monday. when the nugget
was awarded to g. W. Wentner, his
guess being 1878, which was the
exact weight of the nugget. The
second nearest guess was s. so made
by L. W. Richardson, of the Richard.
son confectionery store and tho third
nearest guess was s. 30 made by ]. W.
Light Of Leland Mr.. Calhoun is one
of our most up-to-dste business men
and ne conceived this novel way of
advertising the nugget hat, carried by
bis establishment by giving each pur.
chaser of Nugget hat, a guess on the
weight of gold nugget. placed in a
jar Of water, the one guessing nearest,
to receive nugget. By placing the
nugget in the water made it appear
somewhat misleading. as the Jar
magnified it, causing it to appear
much larger than it really was.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-07

new machinery and equipment that
places his shop on q par with any
blacksmith shop between Portland
and Sacramento. One of the latest
additions is trip hammer, which is
run by electric power and ia very
simple in its operation, 1t being nec-
essary only to press lever with the
foot and the massive hammer pounds
away with force that does the work,
at one heating of the iron, that it
would require FIVE men to do. 1t can
also be regulated by a very slight
pressure on the lever so that the
blows of the hammer can be made
very light when lighter work is de-
sired
Mr.. Trimble has also installed a
new blower. which is big improve
ment over the old ones usually found
in blacksmi tn shops. This blower is
run by electric power, as also the
drills and other machinery. BY the
addition Of this new and up.to-d date
machinery and the use of electric
power instead Of the old, tiresome
hand power. the work Of the shop
has been simplified to such a degree
that Mr.. Trimble is able to perform
the duties Of the shop with much less
help and in a shorter time than for.
merly and his work is first class and
up.to-dste in every respecs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-07

box. Had the bearing pear trees in
this county been properly cultivated.
pruned and sprayed there would have
been fully eight cars of fine Bartletts
for Eastern shipment instead Of one
car. Now that the farmers are Ger.
tain of securing through the Union
profitable prices for their pears here
after. they will take good care Of
their trees and not allow thousands Of
boxes Of fine. large Bartletts and
other pears to be ruined by the scale
and other pests.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-07

shall be a delinquent child or q
Juvenile delinquent person as defined
by any statute Of this state. the
parent or parents, legal guardian.
or person having the custody of such
child, or any other person, responsible
for, or by any act encouraging. caus-
ing or contributing to the delinquency
Of such child. shall be guilty of q
misdemeanor, and upon trial and con-
viction thereof shall be fined in sum
not to exceed $1,000. or imprisoned in
the county Jail for a period not ex-
ceeding one year, or by both such fine
and imprisonment The court may
impose conditions upon any person
found guilty under this act, and so
long as this person shall comply there
with to the satisfaction of the court,
the sentence imposed may be sus.
pended.
1t was necessary for the school
board to again rent buildings where
overflow schools may be held until
such time as the new south school
will be ready for occupancy. which
will probably be about Thanksgiving
time. The buildings rented are the
Moss building on e street. the Booth
and the Alice Rogers buildings on +
street between Fourth and Fifth.
A petition signed by about 20 hop
growers and others asking the post
ponement Of school opening until
September II, on account Of the
scarcity of hop pickers, was presented
but no action was taken.
Improvements to school buildings
were reported as follows: New
plumbing in the East school, and in
the Central school the removal Of the
partition between the two rooms on
the second floor in the east wing,
making one large room for the high
school students and for assembly pur-
poses. The following assignment Of
grades has been made:
City Superintendent, Prof. R. r.
Turner.
High School.
Principal. A. E. Harrison.
Assistant Principal, Miss Mona
Bridges.
Assistant Principal, Miss Ada E.
Walker.
Central Building.
Eighth grade, Miss Olga Olson.
Eighth grade assistant, Miss Ethel
e. Jonereau, also special studies.
Seventh grade, Miss Minnie Tufts.
Seventh grade, Miss Ernine Rath-
born.
Sixth grade, Miss Emily A. Rodeny.
Fifth grade, Mrs Bessie Merritt.
East School.
Sixth grade, J. A. Bish.
Fifth grade, Miss Blanche Crane.
Fourth grade, Miss Alice M. Horton.
Third grade, Miss Nellie Eaton.
Second grade, Miss Lillian Peck.
First grade, Miss Anna Thompson.
South School.
Third grade, Miss Azella Mulkey.
Second grade, Mrs. Mollie Belding.
First grade, Miss Maude Kelly.
Overflow.
Fourth grade, Miss Lucie George
and Miss Nellie Bemant.
Fifth grade, Juliete V. f. Par
ramore.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-07
Best Equipped Blacksmith Shop
In Southern OREGON.

One OF the most up-to-date shops in
Southern Oregon is the blacksmith
shop Of James Trimble on 1 street,
and Mr. Trimble has recently added
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-07

The Classified Ad columns of the
Courier contain many items which
will DO Of interest to You and you
should make it q point to read them
each week.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-07
For Fire Insurance

The o. F. R. A. of McMinnville
are the cheapest and have l2 years
standing without peer in Oregon
for settling fire losses. That tells the
tale. Don't be deceived by other
agents who have selfish motives. In
no event will it cost you more than
the standard stock companies charge
per annum. II. B. HENDRICKS.
Agt Grants Pass, Ore. 7-27 II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-07

Claude Williams and Claude Trim
BILE returned last Friday from AVERY
successful hunting trip at West Fork.
Claude Williams left this Wednesday
for Eugene, where he will spend the
Winter
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09

Our showing of Correct Furnishings for Moo a.,
season is far ahead of anything we have ever this
In the past and for careful selection and sra oWn
riety of desirable styles is fully the equal Of ne va
select speciality stores in the large cities COM os
VIII show that our prices will a good tbird soh
half lower than those asked for the same dent ~
goods by the city haberdashers. htica
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09
CLARkSTONm MAKES
ROOMFOR VISITORS
Hotels Crowded, Citizens
Offer Accommodations
in Their Homes
clarkst\n Bureau Evening Teller.

ClarkstAn Bureau Evening Teller.
CHARLESTON. Wash. Oct. s.--All
Charleston has been given over to the
accommodation Of the fair visitors and
to the entertainment OF those attaches
OF its different departments. Every
available room in the city, SO far as
known is taken by the travellers and
visitors. The rooms at the Hotel Ram
sey were last night crowded. at the
Bishop house travellers and room seek
ers were looking in vain for accommo-
dations. The lack Of entertaining space
IL somewhat relieved this morning by
the action Of number of the citizens
OF the town throwing open their homes
for the accommodation OF room seek
ers. -
Football Friday.
Enthusiasm at the High school for
the football game on Friday next be-
tween the Charleston and Genesee High
school teams. is running high. The
team. although lighter than last year
Is speedy. Practice every evening and
at other available times is regularly
taken by the tryouts. The game viii
be played at the infeld at the fair
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09
WORK NECK DEEP
PUMPING WATER

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 9.-The big
liner Mongolia, which went on reef
off Midway island, September Is, ar
rived in the harbor today. 1t was only
by the greatest effort, mechanical in
genuity and seamanship that the yes
sci reached port. During the voyage
water, flooded into the hold and Athe
men at the pumps had to work up to
their necks in water.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09
FASTEST MILE
LEWISTON TRACK

The fastest mile ever run on the
Lewiston track was made today by
Florence Fonso in the Merchants
Handicap.
Merchants Handicap, Mile Running
Race, 5000, SIS, $25, for Three-year-
olds and Up.-Florence Fonso first,
Pay Me second, Harbor third. Time,
1:43. Won by one and one-half
lengths.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09
Today's Winners.

\ AT THE RACE TRACK, Charleston
Wash, Oct. 9.-Results of the races:
Three and One-half Furlongs-"For-
ty-four" first, Soundly second, Campus
third; time, AN.
Five and One-half Furlongs-En-
chanter first, Effervesence sacond, sizz
third: time, 1:10.
Five and One-half Furlongs-Tuck
Back first, Flourish second, Follow Me
third; time, 1915. Won by three
lengths.
Half Mile-Chelino first, Little Ad-
die second, King Thorpe third; time,
IA.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09

The eIks will dive twice tomorrow.
d. F. Percival, president of the Bank
of Cheney of Cheney, WASH, accom-
panied by Mrs. Percival, arrived this
afternoon and are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. N. Blythe, on Tenth avenue.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09
in the city yesterday.

in the city yesterday.
c. s. Smith Of Moscow arrived in the
city yesterday and is registered at the
Ramsey.
H. F. Hepler returned yesterday
from Spokane. He will spend a few
days in the city attending the fair and
visiting old friends.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09

Bernard H. Terteling is very i'll at
the home Of his SON. in law, DR., Whett-
ford, in Charleston. Mr.. Terteling is
not expected to live as he is growing
old and feeble, being a pioneer in
Lewiston.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09
coNsPIRAToR CAN'T GET BAIL
New York Court Of Appeals Decides
Against Abe n. Pummell.

ALBANY, Oct. 9.-The court Of ap-
peals today decided that Attorney Abe
H. Pummell, under conviction for con-
spiracy in the Most-Dodge case, was
not entitled to be out on bail pending
a determination by the court Of his
application for an act "of reasonable
doubt"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09

GOES TO CULDESAC.-Govern
Gooding left on the afternoon train for
Culdesac. He will go from there to
points on the prairie. The governor
is in weak condition just now, owing
but will not let his weakness delay his
trip.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09

Don't fail to see the diving elks at
the fair grounds. Free every after
noon.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09
grounds. Friday morning at 10 o'clock
School Exhibit Good.

School Exhibit Good.
The exhibit of the Charleston schools
at the fair ground is attractive Of
much favorable comment from the fair
visitors. Arrangement, style and ma
ture Of the exhibit has much to do
with its attractiveness. The prize Of
fered by Professor Randall for the best
exhibit from any one individual room
will be awarded after the close Of the
fair.
votaw Child Dies.
The infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben votaw, well known people Of the
city, died last evening at the home Of
the parents at ssotin. Funeral ar
rangements have not yet been COM
pleted. The death of the child was
unexpected. 1t had. however. been suf-
fering for some time with diarrhoea
and a complication OF summer trou-
bles.
Sells Fast Horse.
Justice Of the Peace T. H. Neelands
yesterday sold his trotting mare,
whose track record is an enviable one.
to T. L. Lamont. Mr.. Lamont will put
the mare in training at once and will
probably enter her In part of the
races this fall
Charleston Personals.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Carter arrived
in the city yesterday to be the guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Porter during
fair week.
M. c. and e. w. Hall Of Lenore ar
rived in the city yesterday to attend
the opening day OF the fair and spend
a few days visiting.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Smith made a
short trip to the city yesterday from
their home at Asotin. They witnessed
the opening ceremonies of the inter-
state fair.
Ell Knight of Cotton was visitor
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09
Anniversary Of Chicago Firs

CHICAGO, Ill, Oct. 9.-Thirty five
years ago today q large section of
Chicago was raging furnace as re-
suit Of the act Of Mrs. O'Leary's ia
nous COW in kicking over a lighted
lamp In its stable the night before.
The fire burned more than "a hours,
during which time tract Of six
square miles in the heart Of the city
was laid waste and property valued at
$3.50, $4,000 destroyed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09

You can't afford to miss hearino
Morphy; free every day at the fair
grounds.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09

Look! look! the sIks will dive! Don't
miss Il. Al the fair grounds this after.
noon.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09

Mr. and Mrs. Teutsch arrived in
Lewiston today and expect to stay
here few days and take in the fair.
Mr.. Teutsch is one of Pendleton's
prominent business men.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09

The diving elks are worth going to
the fair grounds to see.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-09

Pictures taken at night at Gomond's.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1906-10-13
A FAMILY SECRET

yes Mary" said Miss Avis Graham to the
friend she and her mother had just come to visit
mothers general health is pretty good and she is
in remarkably cheerful spirits notwithstanding all
the trouble she has had with her eyes," Ais low
cred her voice which trembled little as she said:
''She has entirely lost the sight of one eye but she
now reads and sews very little that she hasn't
discovered it. The oculist told me that sometimes
elderly people find out that one eye is sight
less when they have the use of the other. / hope
mother never viii, for / know it would be fearful
blow to her" Avis wiped away tears from her ON
eyes.
I'm so glad she doesn't know said Mrs Hol.
lis alphabetically. while she is here we'll keep
her out doors, in the garden and driving about our
pretty country and l don't believe she'll have time
to think of her eyes"
The two weeks that Mrs. Graham and Avis spent
with Mrs. Hollis passed very quickly. The morning
before their departure Mrs. Hollis took her guest
for a farewell drive, while Avis attended to the
packing.
you have given me great deal of pleasure,
Mary" said Mrs. Graham. More. perhaps, than
you realize dear friend, for I've been adding to my
store of pleasant recolectOns during each of these
lovely drives / shall not forget the pretty seen
cry you have shown me. Now that our stay is so
nearly over, I'm going to tell you something that
I haven't mentioned before for fear that you
wouldn't be able to keep it from Avis, and l
wouldn't have her know it for the world" She
siged and paused a moment and then went
brisky: "The truth is, Mary Pm rapidly losing
my sight. I'm entirely blind in one eye and have
been for some time, but Avis doesn't know it. 1
want her to be saved the pain of knowing it long
possible, for it would almost break her heart
ooh, Mrs. Graham" gasped Mrs. Hollis, "Im so
sorry p
"Yes. dear, I'm sure you are, but you mustn't
feel to bad. I'm an old woman, and I've had my
sight great many happy years, and l have many,
many beautiful pictures treasured in my memory
which viii help me in the dark days that
ing. They are surely coming. I asked the oculist
and he evaded the question: but / know. Now let
lis 90 home and see what Avis is about"
Mrs Hollis knew that Mrsg Graham wished the
subject closed and she chatted about other matters
gaily as she could when SO full of tenderness for
The courageous woman beside her. That afternoon,
she waved to her friends when the train drew out
Of the station, she looked to them through blur of
tears, but she knew that Avis and her mother
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1906-10-13
Where the Children Hid.


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Where the Children Hid
1t was raining out-of-doors.
Grandmother, who had just arrived from Cali
fornia, had gone to her room. Mother was busy
with the baby.
Il wonder what we can do now!" said Tommy,
dlsconsolately.
"We've played most everything already" sighed
Ruth.
eve don't want to make any noise" said thought
full Dorothea. 1--WE haven't very many grandmoth
ers We must be Just as good to the few we have"
"She come such long ways" added Rob.
Il know what we can do" said Florence, hap
PLY. Its just sit-still game and we can have
just oceans of fun" Four pairs of very bright eyes
turned on Florence
''You always do think of the incest things" said
Tommy.
Well just hide" And Florence laughed at the
very idea.
well make noise hiding We can't help
90, but we can help" said Florence ''We're just
goin' to hide in our minds you know"
81 don't see" said Bob.
"Blindlyp said Florence, and she was almost
laughing. dts like this: Well let Ruth hide first,
she's the smallest. You just think of some place
you'd like OF hide if you-why, if you could"
you hid first, Florence. Then we'll all see how.
Florence thought a moment. "I'm hid
Somewhere in tho roomW asked Dorothea.
Eyes, somewhere, in something in the room, but
in place l really couldn't hide only in my mind"
"Why, that's jolly" said Tommy, There are
no end of places you could hide that way. Is it in
the clock?"
NO" laughed Florence, softly.
"The book shelf" "The lampl" "The sewing
machine drawer" "The matchsafe" "The stove
pipe?" These followed fast upon each other. Flor
ence only gave negative shake of her head
II think its in the teakettle spout" said Ruth,
who had not spoken.
GLOW did you ever guess itl" asked Florence
"Why. just thought I'd like to hide there my
self, among the steam fairies and find out some of
their secrets
81 haven't found out very many yet" said Flor
ence.
you've found something better" said Tommy.
you've found the best game, and you're always
finding good things"
Its your turn, Ruth-you guessed the place.
now you can hide"
The guessing went on. All seemingly possible
and impossible places were suggested.
81 believe she's hid in Florences mind. She
wants to find out how she thinks of things" said
Dorothea.
"That's right" exclaimed Ruth, gl4efully. II
you will in time" said Florence. "The world
the books everything is full of lovely things to
learn"
Rob hid in Tommy's ear, and Tommy in the
fire. without getting burned.
Suddenly Ruth looked at the door. There stood
grandmother and mother. They were looking very
happy.
what makes you all so stilll' asked grand
mother.
Were playing hide=and-seek" said Ruth.
I'm our minds" added Rob. He told how it was
played.
Its a nice game" said grandmother. II have
some thing in my trunk to show you"
Off ran the children Grandmother almost kent
up. I'm sure [ did in my mind" she laughed.
That's quicker than anything else" said Flor
ence.
mind is great racer" said grandmother. "Tbe.
more you it the faster it goes. hope you'll all
win some mind races."-Y outh's Companion
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1906-10-13
LITTLE SEMENA.

Quick, Juan, what is that!" said Mr.. Morrison,
holding the bushes aside and looking under them.
Two great. frightened eyes met his.
1T is Semena, Senior" said Juan, bowling, for
he greatly respected Mr.. Morrison the boss, who
had just from New York. This happened
away off in the Philippine Island.
"Semena" said the boss. "What is Semena2"
1t Mr.. Morrsons first week at the camp, so
he had not yet heard of the strange little girl Juan
told him in not very good English. "She is a little
girl, like wild bird, shy is she and of the white
people is she afraid. Never has she to the school
been, though the Beautiful Lady tries to get her
But she like fish swim, SO much she lives in
the water"
All the time Semena's big, shy eyes looked at
them from her hiding place. Come to me, little
girl" said Mr.. Morrison, holding out his hand. But
Semena only shook her head and drew the bushes
closer. SO the boss mounted his horse and rode
away.
One day, two weeks later Mr. Morrison was
looking out of the window in his office, when man
came riding past. Just he came near the office,
little Semena out of the woods the other side
of the road. The horse stepped to side, but he
was not quick enough and one of his heavy feet
landed on Semenas little brown She did not
cry out though, and the who riding looked
back over his shoulder without stopping to get
down from his horse. The poor little girl sat where
she was on the road, and there is no knowing how
long she might have stayed there if Mr.. Morrison
But he had seen it ALL and ran out Before
Semena could recover from her surprise Mr.. Nor
rison had her in his arms and was carrying her
into his Office. He laid her on the sofa, put som:
medicine on some bandages and tied up her poor
foot. Then he asked her where she lived, and car
ried her home. There he her mother, and told
her to let Semena every day to see him, and let
him bandage her foot.
The next day she came, and while he was dress
ing her foot Mr.. Morrison asked her why she did
not go to school. She could not talk English very
well, and said in a funny little way "The beautiful
lady have want me, but have no dress-a."
you haven't any dress?" said Mr. Morrison.
"Why not"
my moth'-a have not no nothing to make-a it."
said the child
That's too bad" said Mr. Morrison; III have
to see about that"
That night when Semena went home she Rugged
a bundle tightly in her arms. She walked slowly,
because Of the lame foot but her heart was dancing
with JOY. At last she was to have a dress-a real
dress! And she could go to school with the other
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1906-10-13
AUNT BUSY HAS HER SAY.

Dear Nleces and Nephews:
Aunt Busy is a tired, Disguised, fat old lady this
week, because she has only received one letter.
This is neglect in its worst form sure and Aunt
Busy is almost angry. If she had time she would
cry just buckets" and have tears the size of hail
stones chasing off the tip of her funny, fat nose
but she has not time to cry. But she will have time
TO scold next week, and scold she will if she does
not hear from the girls and boys who are so shame
fully neglecting her. Ever your nearly in tears"
AUNT BUSY.
P. S-Does anybody say good morning to
everybody! Aunt Busy is anxious to know. Your
fat, but fond, AUNTIE.