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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-03-29
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THEY MEANT WELL.
But He Was Not at All Offended at
What Was Told Him.

What Was Told Him.
Say, old man, don't want to butt
In or poke my nose into other people =
affairs or anything like that, but
there's something feel It my duty to
tell you. hope you'll not be offended
at what say. for assure you that |
speak as friend. You are very busy
man, and you find II necessary to be
out OF town a good deal, 80, OF course,
you can't be blamed for not seeing
some things that other people have no
ticcd, and, as said before, hope you
won't think am unduly meddlesome
or
For heavens sake, what is IT.
Speak out"
well the truth IL that-now, want
you to fully understand that | am
urged only by the purest motives to
say this the truth is that something
has been going on for several weeks
past that has worried your friends II
good deal and that they think you
ought to know. | can understand why
you haven't noticed II yourself, and II
l were In your place and any one came
TO me and said what am about to say
to you I'd be likely to get excited and
perhaps cause trouble, but | hope
you'll be calm and remember that 1t Is
only the feeling Of friendship have
for you that urges me to-
SAY, II you don't speak out III
rlI"-
"Now. don't get excited That's Just
what I've been trying to keep you from
doing To come out plainly. old man
your wife has been seen In company
with young Woodson good deal late
ly. He's been taking her to matinees,
to lunches and to-
"Oh, ha, ha. ha! Is that all? He's
half crazy about our daughter and
thinks It Is necessary to get solid with
her mother In order TO become Il mem
ber OF the famlly."-Chicago Record.
Herald
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-03-29
Candidates Device.

A candidate for provincial town
council could neither compose a speech
nor deliver one II composed Tor him.
but he was shrewd fellow and got
rid OF his difficulties. the local news
paper states, In an Ingenious way lie
bought a ready made speech for 2s I'd
and then hired a gang of men To In.
tcrrupt his meeting As soon ns the
reading of the speech began the hired
taxpayers" became mrulv Tho speak
er did not persist m the attempt to de.
liver the speech lie handed the man
uscript TO u friendly reporter ANA the
speech OF Mir 0t such aud such a
meeting was duly placed before the
electorate Philadelphia Ledger
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-03-29
Illinois Farmers For Better Roadway,


A movement is on foot among the
farmers of southern Illinois to this
year begin the building of hard rock
roads, something after the style Of
highway adamantizing used in parts
of Kentucky and Tennessee, says a
special dispatch from Carmi, ILL.,. To
the st. Louis Globe-Democrat. Under
a state provision made feasible by the
hard roads commission the penal inst.
tutiOns of the state are required to
furnish rock to all township commits.
sioners who apply. By having the con.
victs crush the rock, which abounds
in many parts of the state, the hard
roads commission hopes to facilitate
and hasten the improvement of the
highways of the state, particularly In
southern Illinois.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-03-29
ID R Y ID E n

1t Is raining here at the last report
Mr.. Hutchins is cutting wood for
Mr.. Toylin.
Mr.. and Mrs Toylin made trip TO
the Pass lately.
w. G. Zimmerman is also planting
a new orchard.
Mrs. L. c. Turner made a trip to
Grants Pass last week.
Mrs. Coffee has taken up home
stead on Thompson creek.
The farmers Of Dryden are using
their spray pumps quite freely.
Charles Harmon has left for Califor-
MIA where his sister is very Ill.
Miss Bessie Hsnseth has been quite
i'll for few days bot is recovering
now.
The young men Of our valley have
quite hard time to keep their girls
80 it seems-what is the matter boyst
W. G. Zimmerman has become
quite an enterprising farmer for he Is
clearing up his farm, and planting
garden at present.
The Literary society is progressing
finely Everyone reports pleasant
time. All are invited and bring your
friend.
will soon be one Of the best orchards
in this valley for miles around. Mr.
Hampton reports that he intends put
ting out more fruit. We all say may
he have success as fruit is one thing
that makes country prosperous.
Quite an enjoyable evening was
spent at the home of f. F. Hathaway
the young folks of that Valley hav-
ing given Marcus Hathaway sur
prise party. Marcus reports being
surprised.
A very pleasant time was had at
the hard time dance held at Selma
Saturday Of last week. Quite num-
ber Of the young folks of Dryden at
tended, reporting an enjoyable even
ing.
Dell Zimmerman left Thursday
morning for North Bend Oregon, his
father taking him as far as Dick
Lindsey's at the foot of Mooney
mountain. North Bend is reported
on the boom.
New settlers will find fine place to
take homestead on Thompson creek
as everything is just what one wants.
There is a beautiful landscape. quite
large creek running through the
heart OF the valley, good grazing land
for cattle and good place to raise
swine, pleasant climate, sociable
neighbors who are willing to help any
newcomer II is fine fruit valley
although fruit is not grown in large
quantities every farmer has small
orchard. At the head of Thompson
creek Mr. Hampton has large or
chard and while it is yet young il
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-03-29
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Mr.. Taylor and family have moved
near the shingle mill on Slate creek.
Mr.. Akers made a business trip tc
Grants Pass Tuesday of this week.
]. B. Robinson made business
trip to Grants Pass Wednesday OF
this week.
Mr.. Stevenson and his mother, Mrs.
WoS dard made business trip to
Grants PasssFriday of last week.
Charlie McCaun was among the
neighbors who made a business trip
to Grants Pass this week.
J Wagner has his new barn covered
and about completed Mr. Bousman S
mother, Mrs. Perkins Of Colorado
came ON the stage Friday of last week
to make her home with Mr.. Bousman
for the present.
This is bad weather on farmers who
are: trying to get their spraying done
before the first Of April
j. L. Jones who was drowned in
klamath Lake the 5th of February
was found on the 18th of March.
A few of the young f lis met at the
home of c. +. Loyelace last Sabbath
afternoon TO hear their prauhonhone
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-03-29
POOR ROADS PENALTY.
Withdrawal Of Rural Free Delivery
Service Where Highways Are Bad.

Five rural free delivery routes in
Michigan have been discontinued, and
II is announced that the government
will look more carefully to the enforce
ment of It's rule regarding the roads
over which rural free delivery Is es-
tsblished. says the Motor News. The
present requirement is Roads trav-
ersed shall be kept in good condition
and unobstructed by gates. There must
be no unbridged creeks or streams not
fordable at any season of the year"
In many cases the residents along
rroposed routes have made improve
ments that enable them to obtain rural
delivery service, but sometimes the
efforts to keep up the roads are re-
laxed. But the government has de-
cided that unless the roads traversed
by the carriers are properly maintained
the service will be withdrawn.
The postotiice department now calls
on the carriers for reports on the roads
and will stop the service where the
highways In question are bad. The
35.973 rural delivery carriers now EN-
ployed cover S63,363 miles daily, and
1t is unreasonable to expect them to
contend with neglected roads or to
work for communities lacking the en-
terprise to keep their common high
ways in decent shape.
II route is discontinued the inhab
itants themselves will be to blame, for
If alive to their own interests and
'their duty to the public they would
give their roads vigorous and constant
attention. The idea that route once
authorized is necessarily permanent is
n mistake. Advice on the best road
methods Is supplied by the agricultural
departments and n neighborhood that
loses its rural delivery must itself bear
the discredit for so unpleasant and hu
initiating an event.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-03-29

Sold again-Classified Ad in the
Courier did it. Id.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-03-29

Hamuoc6 the photographer now
has two young hiy helpers aud can
attend Co.. any amount of work
promptly Come aud soe what We
have for. you. Opposite post on,...
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-03-29

Hand-colored post cards of local
views at the Music Store, Two for 5c.
25c per dozen.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26
Our Schools

terested they should come and
get interested. 1t is expected
that this will be the biggest, most
enthusiastic school meeting the
people OF Holly school ever had.
1t will be a real live meeting and
every live man and woman in the
school district should attend.
(Of course, if you are not alive,
no one will expect you.)
Come and go through the
school house, get acquainted with
the teachers, meet your neigh
bors, have jolly, good time and
go home glad that you are living
right here in Holly in this year
OF our Lord, 1907.
The following program will be
rendered:
Song, Children of Second and Third
grades.
The School and the Business Inter
ests OF the Town, c. l.. McPher-
The School and Public Health, DIR.
R. d. Wilson.
Duet, Misses Wood and Pierce.
The School and Public Morals, Rev.
Chas H. Blom.
The School and the Social Life of the
Community, Mrs. w. T. Miller.
Music, High School Chorus.
Song, "Grasshopper Green" Rooms
1 and ,.
Recitation, Olcn Horton.
Recitation, Helen Blom.
Recitation, Spencer Collins.
Recitation, Margaret Stackhouse.
Solo, Helen Brainard
Recitation, Addic Crabtree.
Exercise, "Wynken, Blynken and
Nod II Girls No. 2.
Recitation, Gertrude Jump.
Song. Room No. I.
Recitation, Bertha Mckee.
Exercise, Girls No. I.
Recitation, Chas. Griffith.
Solo, Helen Blom.
Recitation, Willie House.
Exercise, 4 Boys No. l.
Solo, Leila Baird
Recitation, Ferguson Montgomery.
Recitation, Roy Burkhart.
Tree Song, 10 Girls and Boys No. 1.
Recitation, Loula Akin.
Song, Room No. /.
Recitation, Gertrude Van Patten.
Exercise, 4 Girls No. 2.
Spring Song, Room No q
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26

lie Odd Fellows OF Holly are
ling the celebration of the SSth
versary of that order, which is
AXE place at this place on the
and the business men should
preparations to decorate and
:rwise entertain the boys, who will
here in large numbers from all
S of the county and other por-
of the state. An arch Of well
lie should be constructed across
n street, and then the business
should plaster the fronts of their
'es with three links and the colors
the order.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26
Wright Brothers
at the PostOffiCe

We have those handy Duplicating
Order Books, too, and fine Pen Tab
lets for SC.
A nice assortment of Eaton 4
Hurlbut stationery just received-the
are now carrying all kinds of sundrieS
used in your office, Dating Stamp,
Paper Clips and Fasteners, Carbon
Paper, Stenographer Note Books,
also a full line of School Supplies.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26
One Wreck in Holly.

headon collision occurred here
day morning of last week between
hru freight and the work train. A
oose was wrecked and two en-
es put out of commission by the
ident which is supposed to have
n caused by misplaced or loose
Itch.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26

men do sleep the sleep OF the
when they visit Denver, for has
)ne of the local weekly papers
1t town said that "As lady sleeps
robber undoes jewel bag from
mb!"
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26
Engine for Sale.

Gasoline engine of the Fairbanks
Morse type, used few months only
and in perfect condition. Cost $14o,
but will sell for $S5. We are putting
in one of greater horsepower.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26

Chieftain will pay So in cash
wo new subscribers each paid a
year in advance. We have two
ct aliases left, which the first
new subscribers secured in this
Ter will get as premium.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26

'wenty Years Ago is bunch
eminiscences published weekly IN
La Junta Tribune, and last week
first paragraph mentioned The
that on that date Number S was
hours late. Time has not alter
his condition to any extent.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26

,lly ladies' should be cautious
their jewels. Do not attach
to your leg when you retire, as
immodest porchclimber may
thily steal in and relieve you of
valuables. They do it that way
enver.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26
RIDAY. APRIL 26. 1907.

a certain young man close the
in time to reach the church
ay evening for the last % act'
two hearts know Will they
or forever hold their peace:
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26

.lf Rates to Mexico City and Re
turn.
Tickets will be sold by the Colora-
& Southern at one fare for the
und trip to Mexico City and return,
,ril 25th to May 18th, June 9th to
tn and June Goth to July 18th;
nited to three months and good for
opovers. Write for booklets on
T. E. Fisher,
G. p. A., Denver.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26
Fine l7OO.pound Stallion

and Jack at your service; 81 for horse and So
for jack at my residence during season 1907.
j. P. Sayer
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26
lffered for Five eYars With Kidney
and Liver Trouble.

81 suffered for five years with kid
" and liver trouble, which caused
we're pains across the back and a
hiding headache. l had dyspepsia
I'd was so constipated that | could
,t move my bowels without ca
iartic. | was cured by Chamber
ms Stomach and Liver Tablets and
I'VE been well now for six months"
,ys Mr.. Arthur S. Strickland, OF
hattanooga, Tenn. For sale by
ileman Bros.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26
New Bank at Lancaster.

as. E. Adamson of Lincoln, Neb.,
| open the Farmers Bank of Lam
ter, with a capital of $4,000, as
IN as lie can complete brick
lding 25x4o feet.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26

PASTURE for Rent by the Month.
Yankee Bend pasture OF Amity
nd company.
w. A. Pence, Amity. !,
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26

Ne have full line OF kaIsomine il
the popular shades.
r. w. English Lumber Co.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26

Dick Williams the painting con
tractor, has enough ahead to keep
him busy, but will take few orders
for the future. If you are in hurry
he'll find chance to slip your job in
between some OF the numerous 9TH
crs he has in hand.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26

Don't forget to try the ElIet-kend. shoe.
For sale at the Racket Store.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26

Foolscap and legalcap paper for
sale at The Chieftain office.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26

R. N. MARBLE Sundayed in Holly.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-04-26

Send your laundry to Garden City. Soft wa
ter Best of work guaranteed
W. S. Holbert, Agent. u, Holly Hotel.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-06
THE CITY ELECTION.
Books of Registration Now Open
Citizens Meeting to Fix Time for
Primary.

The books Of registration for the
city election which, is to be held on
the second Tuesday, the 10th day, of
December. are now open. It should
be remembered by those who desire to
participate in this election that it is
necessary to be registered, and reg
istratiOn has to be annually. 1t is
presumed that the executive commit
tee Of the city democracy will hold a
meeting sometime soon, so as TO de-
termine upon the plan Of nomination
Of candidates.
or course, If is taken for granted,
that the same plan for nominations
as adopted hcretoforei by primary
will be carried out.
r., real election will be in the pri-
mary, as there is no probability Of
any other than Il democratic ticket
being pnt UP. The reason for the pri
mary is, by this mode it requires a
majority of tue electors to nominate,
and in the general election which on
~ requires jlurality vote it would be
possible for a minority of the cit
liens to elect Il mayor and aldermen.
Last year he citizcns' meeting was
not held until about the first of No
vrmbrr. 1t is usual, however. for the
candidates. to announce, their can,i-
dacy before this time, and no doub,
1t will not BE- long before those who
intend t" aspire for municipal posi-
lions will be advising the citizens of
that fact.
II requires registration rertifi
cate to vote in the primary in th, citv
election. and, therefore, it is import
ant that every citizen should secure
his registration certificate. The books
OF registration will remain open UNI
III the first Of December, so that il
Will be II" trouble for those desiring
|" vote t" secure their registration
certificate.
There have been some r,lmors as TO
probable candidates for mavor but
up t" this time no announcements
have been made in the papers. III is
understood that Mayor Brown will
not be a candidate to succeed himself.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-06
AS to Roads.

Mr.. Editor: [ see the road question
is still being agitated over the state.
and justly so, no more unjust law has
been our statute books. Why the poor
white man and the negro should do
all the work on the roads and let the
land owner go free is mystery to
me.
A property lax of mill and two
dollar commutation will be- sufficient
to put our roads in good condition
and keep them so. Will we ever get
legislature that will do Justice TO all
on the road question:
But | want to say, that there has
been great Improvement in the
roads this year. The roads travel.
(R. +. ID. No. ~ are in much better
condition than for years past. Sup
ervl>"r Wicker has been very active
with his chain gang and has done
some splendid work, not only on route
No. |, but on the different routes
and other sections Of the county.
Then the oversrcrS have been more
Faithful than in the last few years
With three exceptions, every overscer
on route No. has put their sections
III good condition, and | think the
three exceptions will come to time yet.
The road working campaign has
proven that the road scrape and King
drag are important factors in the
working of our roads in the future.
| With ) mules one driver aud one man
Scrape four miles of the ordinary
dirt roads can be put in good condi-
ton each day.
| Uncla Pete
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-06
ENUMERATION INHABITANTS.
City Council Having Police Consus
Taken-Proper Thing to Do
Probably 5000 People.

The city council has decided to
have Il police census taken of the in
l'abltants Of the city. The Herald and
News from time to time for the past
year or more has urged upon the city
council the Importance Of having this
enumeration made. OF course without
an Official enumeration any statement
made OF the population was all ap-
proximation. The fact is, we have
felt that the census Of 1900 did not
It" the city justice, but granting that
| 1t did, there has been remarkable
growth during the past seven years,
and IN order that we might know just
how many people there are i'm New
perry 1t is Il good investment
I" har" the enumeration made, and
by having il done by the police, il
can be more accurately taken than
ny amy other citizen and can be
made at minimum Of cost.
The city has appointed Policeman
II. II. Franklin to make the enumcra-
tlon. Mr. Franklin has been ON the
Force continuously for Il great many
years, and i cnt;rnIr r,,,;,;,,. ,,.;,i,
every section, and i ,hor,r,,r,
"mincntly fitted for this work.
We have rontrndrd tina, there were
5000 people in the citv of Nrwhorrv
and we are statistical thot wh,u tLo
rnumor,t;, :. I,,, :, -,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-06
New Depot at Dyson.

Mr.. ". +. Simpson, superintendent
OF the GrccnvtilIc division Of the
Southern railway has decided upon
the erection of the new depot at Dy-
sons and hopes to have the building
ready for lis in the near future. This
Is a very important station on the
Southern railway. and while there is
no town large section of very fer
THE country is tributary to this point,
and they need and deserve better fa-
ri!llleS for passenger and freight
business, and we commend Mr.. Simp-
son for shown" the consideration 10
these patrons Of his road, which he
has done by arranging to erect this
depot.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-06
NcWberry Hotel.

The work of repairing the New
berry Hotel has brru about complet-
''l, In fact, rvrrylhin" has been COM
rlrlrd except the putting in of the
plate glass front and the laying Of
the illr floor i'll front. Mr.. G. G..
na''S' the contractor, has already be-
gun tearing out the old brick wall
preparatory t" puttin" in plate glass
front. When completed, this will be
one "' the hands"mcst and best ar
ranged hotel buildings in this part of
the state.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-06
Watts Racket.
Uncle Pete.

Watts Racket Store has been mov-
ed into the store room under the
Newberry Hotel r%ently occupied
by Mr.. S. B. Jones. The store-room
has been rc-painted and thoroughly
orcr-hauled and is now one of the
most attractive store rooms in the
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watts have not YET
completed the opening Of their stock
OF goods, but as soon as they get
tham properly arranged. they will
have a very attractive store, and will
be pleased to have their friends and
customers call. They will tell you
something of the good things which
they have in The Herald and News
next week.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-06
Horse Flesh for Food.

While Great Britain is the largest
importer IN the world of cattle and
sheep for food, it is oddly enough
the largest exporter of horses for the
same purpose. SAYS the Chicago
Chronicle. The exporting of horses
tor breeding and other PURPOSES has
been profitable for many years. but
the Increase since 1901 is wholly due
to the trade in horse meat in contin-
entail Europe. OF the number export
ed in 1908. only lO,990 were worth
more than 800 each.
Belgium bought 2l.459 at $50 or
less each. the average price being
T2|.33. The best horse meat is sold
for 10 t" - cents a pound, poorer
parts FOR to Q cents, and the resi-
due is made into Sausage-somewha
redder than ordinary and dimpled
with fat-which is the staple food of
many poor people.
The Netherlands trade is also
growing, the British exports having
gained frIm,G ,G,231 in 1904 to 1851 in
1908, at prices under $50. This grow
ing demand on the continent is chief
~ consequent upon the shortage and
nigh prices Of other meats.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-06
.s' s.
To Go To. Anderson.

Mcssrs Daniels and Williamson, the
Newberry jewellers and watchmak-
ers, have decided to open store in
Anderson. They have onei of the
prettiest stores with the largest as
sortmcnt Of fine jewclry, cut glass and
silver ware in this part of the state,
and il is their purpose TO open even
more handsome establishment in
Anderson. The Anderson branch
will be in charge of Mr.. j. Guy Dan
lels. Mr.. Daniels came from Ander-
son with his father to Newberry
some years ago, and his return to An
derson is somewhat like going home,
though he has bt]u in Newberry
long enough to become thoroughly
identified as one of us. Mr.. Daniels
Is an expert matchmaker and un-
d"rStandS the jewclry business thor
"u"hly. having been brought up in il,
so I" speak. We regret to lose Mr.
Daniels and his eStimable wife from
the business and social circles of
Ncwbcrry but beg to extend to them
our best wishes for their success in
Anderson, and also to commend them
to the good people Of this Piedmont
city.