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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
REIGN OF TERROR
AT PORT AU PRINCE
Twelve Prominent Citizens Are
Dragged From Bed and Shot
CONSPIRACY WAS CHARGED
Executions Were Ordered by Min
ister Of Interior LecOnte-For-
eigners Seek Refuge IN the
Consulates-Uprising Feared

PORT Az PRINCE. TATTI--Spe-
Following the alleged discovery
rf con spiTacy against me Govern
mont. reign 70 terror has been in-
,..r,4r,fel hero. and. aa us nrst fruits
twelve men of the greatest prominence
have been taken from their houses
and summariiy shot to oeatn near
fhe city cemetery In alllton 20
these. SIX army officers have been triel l
by court martial and probably VIII
meet the same fate before nIsnttalA
The executions were the trst oct ~ me
new Minister % the Interior. GENERA
NIarhoulin Lcconte. w nose tenorn-
cIes are FAR from being conclNatofy.
ana whose stern expressive measures
are likely go embrou the country IN
serious diplomatic uihcuitea. a. NJ
charged that letter from General
Ff~-nin for the receipt % which the
twelve we're shot. was written from
the French consulate az G0naivcs
The victims of Leconte's order were
the three brothers Golcous horace.
Pierre Louise and Massilon. the nrst
an artist. the second a pharmacist
and the third an author, Felix sal
nave prominent resident OF THIS CITY
General Auuist0n Casimir Merove. IA
ther-in-law OF the chief OF police.
and his son. NJ Roche. NJ. SEM ain'
, Dr Ia Mothe. Paul ST Nortc ana a
Galiette The vile OF the latter. who
was accused OF attem pting 10 bride
soldiers. was taken % jau In irons
2 Dragged from nfu-
, When the troops OF the Govern
/, nent began 90 execute their orders u
p was AT a very early hour. and the
prisoners were given no time even 20
2 dress. but were dragged from their
beds and hurried 10 wall behind the
city cemetery. where In the cary
dawn they were lined up and shot "a
death by the troops OF the city gar
rison In a few minutes news OF ths
= executions ran through the city, ans
y many persons. fearing trouble. ned %
the consulates for protection. -Hardll
anyone Ia on the streets. only oulciAH
and officers of the army venturing ~
public.
widest rumors are being ciroulat
20. and IL is regarded probable ina
an American warship viii be sen
here 20 protect the lives 81 America
IN residents az Port Au Prince. Despit
tho assurances from the Governmen
"a that political refugees now sheltere
NJ In che foreign consulates should &
d. free. II is now declared that hay
a. win not surrender them. The Frenc
as Minister has already been so advise
sc and the German Minister VIII recel'
ad the same notification. which IS cor
- sidorod equal 20 an uitimatpm toda'
as The French cruiser ID Estress. no
ne a. santiago dc Cuba. and the hriu'
d. cruiser Indefstigable. now az Il M
ma ston. Jamaica. have been ordered hel
af
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
KANSAS BANDITS
HOLD UP POLICE
Posse Pursuing Bank Robbers
Were Held Up and Their Horses
and Weapons Taken

OCHELATA. OKLA Special
Six mounted policemen. riding the
trail OF tho bandits who daringly
robbed the Bank OK Tyro. kan. Fri
day night. unwittngiy rode into the
face OF the robbers guns on the banks
OF Candy Creek al p. NJ. yesterday
Three officers were forced TO dts
mount. surrender Winchester rifles
and horses. and were sent scurry ing
back over the hills afoot 20 Ochelato-
Three other officers turned faded
horses into the underoruEh and ned
from rifle bullets.
Henry Starr. Kid Wilson and one or
the Wyckune boys are said BY the
routed officers 20 compose the outlaw
trio heading for their mountain
stronghold a hundred miles 20 the
southwest One OF the number u -
asserted BY the officers. carried a test
/ telephone instrument which had been
successfully used 20 determine the
/ movement OF the posse men. The rob-
bers detained the three posse men for
/ thirty minutes
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
SHOT TO KILL MAN
WHO HAD TILTED HER

WASHINGTON. u -Soeciai--
Declaring that she had been fitel for
another. and vowing vengelnce upoa
the man who. She said. had wrecked
her lfe. Willie Mothersheai twenty
one years ola. servant. shot Charles
A. Davis. tNenfy-tnrec yeGrs Oid- a
clerk ln the baltimore and Ohio
freight office. az North Capitol and
To streets. Northwest. about o. o'clock
sunday Davis viii probably die.
lie received i've bullet wnunds--three
under the left cye. one az The base q
the brain and one Goa the chest a few
inches above the heart The girl told
the police she had known Davis for
years. nat ne had frequently prom
lsed 20 marry her. but - late be bad
been paying attention 20 another
young lady. Miss Motnershead call
"a AZ the home Of Davis latest sweet
heart and told the iafter's mother her
story. The mother Of the Young wo-
man arranged matters 50 that Davis
and Miss Motheshea6 should meet az
her house yesterday. They left the
house together. and after proceeding
down the street some way the girl
pulled q revolver and opened are.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
ABE HUMMEL s TERM
HAS NEARLY EXPIRED

NEW YORK-Speciai- Only
$500 nne. which viii DC no trouble at
am. and three days. stand between
Abraham H Hummel and liberty
Thursday morning the former lawye r
will be released from Blackwell .
Island Penitenuary. where he has
been since May goth last year. Hum
mel's conduct including his many
fatal illnesses" will terminate his
years sentence on that day Where
the former legal Beau Brummel VIII
rscuperate he and his friends VIII not
say. There Is a report that he has
booked passage on the Cunarder Lusi-
tania. which sails Saturday for Liver
pool. he will not discuss his plans
to-day Hummel was convicted OF
subordination OF perjury in the Morse
Dodge divorce proceedings
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
NEGRO BLACK HAND
ARRESTED AT SUFFOLK

SUFFOLK. VA Special. 49, 40
c,ssed OF writing black-hRnd letters.
George Jackson negro. ~ under ar
rest Ia Sussex county Va. and de-
tectives are working 20 secure evidences
against the organization. 81 which he
IL believed 20 ne a member.
A letter demanding SIS from John
g White. merchant. but which had
not yet been mailed. was found Ia
Jackson's wuistcOar
The writing was decorated with
skull and cross bones and other death
signs. symbolic OF the society.
The threatening mlssive wa found
BY Joseph Munf0rd. sen of Jusfics
Munford. before whom q preliminary
hearing was conducted
Others said 20 have been marked rs
victims are w a. Harris. wealthy
citizen. and John Presson. one OF hls
clerks.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
SHOT GROOM FOR
ALLEGED INSULT
Silas Smith. Manager Of Acca
Stock Farm. Shoots 20 Death
His Helper. IN Row Over
Family Trouble.
RICHMoND. vA.-specIal-

III
with his wife and siNteen-N car-oi-
daurhter claiming that he VAS actu-
ated Ey only "a drunken frenzy. @iia7
smith. manager ~ the AleN rt're
Furm. shot and BILLED Wiliam Aef-
pny. who was employed upon tne
farm as groom anu farm hand
smith who alleges au Insult o. nus
daughter as the cause OF the snooNnE.
gave himself up and IS now "a PRISON
al the county JAIN. There were no ts
witnesses 70 tnr Tragedy. ani i''
iu the farm house where the shnoNNs
occurred. except smith ana his victim
and the formers two little cnNaf.h.
who were asleep and were not aNAN
eued by the shots. which We're AtH
from "a SIS call0er smith a. Wcssnn
surrendered 90 Constable Garnett. ~
Henrico county Jail az ocioc K
Monday morning The shooting oc-
CURED about ave hours previous.
Mrs smith and her daughter. Mar
g1erIte. and Mrs. smith mother. AIRS
o. s. Harris. az Danville. wnV was
visiting her daughter. were az the
Deep Run Hunt Clubhouse. Wnlcn
is near the AcCa farm. when lH'
shooting occurred. II Is said theo
left their residence because OF omitn
alleged drunken conduct and that thel
were accompanied there by Murphy
Later. accompanied by Clarence Han
the whip OF the hunt club. ne retuFNt'
there 20 learn IT smith had ueeo ii
pacided Hall says smith invited Mur
ply in and he. thinking there wout'
be no more trouble. returned 10 IN
clubhouse.
Between / 80 and o'clock farm
hand came 20 the clubhouse. Wner
the three women sat in rear room
and told them Murphy had been kille
by smith This messenger was ser
,fhv smith Il As also said that Smit
nred az Murphy twice as Murphy m
from the house with Mrs. smith. ne
mother and daughter. and that Mu'
ply had told smith ne would prote'
them
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
HARRY ORCHARD
WANTS TO BE HUNG
Murderer OF Governor Steunen-
berg Who Has Confessed His
Guilt, Says He Is Ready to
Take His Punishment.

ROrSE. IDAHO -Speciai-On the
morning % his forty-second birthday.
next wednesday. in the District Court
OF Canyon county. Harry orchard.
murderer OF former Governor Steun-
enberU. killed By a bomb az inc gate
OF his residence In Cald well. Deem
Der 80. 1905. viii face Judge Fremont
wood 20 hear the death sentence
ueted out 90 him Orchard. against
the advice OF his Attorney and otnera.
refused when arraiEned March l0th.
20 let his previous plea OF not guilty
stand. and refused 90 plead 20 iesse 2
than first degree murder. lie said
Il am guilty and ready 90 take my pun
ishment have told the truth.
understood fully what must De the
ronsanuencea Some say they be-
usve Orchard has been guaranteed
Immunity. This Ia denied.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
RICHMOND CLUBS
CAUGHT MAPPING
Members Had Not Realized That
Byrd Law Was In Effect Until
Sunday Came and All Booze
Was Cut OF.
RICHMOND. vA.-speeiai-

RICHMOND. NA.-c pectaA-
with What may etaphoricaity %
called a duh and sickening thud. the
Byrd liquor law. which forbids the
sale % whiskey or other ardent spirits
on Christmas. election days and sun
days. and which puts the social clubs
on a par With saloons. became oper-
alive Friday. when the Governor an
ncNed thereto his manly autograph
The measure. although 80 was not
generally known at the time. contains
an emergency clause. ard this means
that the executive signature makes u
F law at once instead OF ninety days
after the nnsI adjournment OF the
General Assembly.
To say that sunday was dry
cav AZ the IVES moreland. Common
/ wealth and other clubs but mildly
pictures the arid conditions prevail
Ing az these wcll-known haunts OK
I rnascullnlty. Many so-cniled SOFT
drinks were served. but they we're
soft IN name only. and did not mot
ilfy the dlscomforture OF those who
have been used 20 better things
10 Is said that the provisions or the
new law will mean heavy saturday
!, night sales and that the prudent here
after viii equip themselves In ad'
vance FOR the drought
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
CHINA AGREES TO
ALL JAPAN'S TERMS
Will Pay Indemnity for Seizure OF
japanese Vessel and Salute
Mikado's Flag.

-Special-The terms upon
which the case OF the Tatsu Maru.
Japanese steamship seized BY CHINA
up0n the allegation that she was con-
veying arms and ammunition 20 chi
ne1e revoiuuonlsts have been settled,
have been made known China mas
greed TO the punishment OF those
who lowered the Japanese dag. 20 send
a warship 20 the place where the yes
sci was seized and FIRE salute as
the Japanese ~olors are holsted. the
Tatsu Maru is 20 De released. oneno =
trr officers are 70 be punished. ana
a big sum OF dcmurrage - 10 be set
tied
Japan promised 20 exert extreme
vigilance over her subjects
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
HITCHCOCK ACCUSERS
CONFESS TO PERJURY

NEW YORK.-SpeciaL Raymond
Hitchcock indicted On SIX charges FOR
a serious felony following the appear
ance OF three little girls before the
grand jury, was acquitted or Monday
In the midst Of the trial Jus
tee Blanchard. In the criminal bench
OF the Supreme Court ordered the ses-
sion stopped. and told the Jurors 20
bring In = verdict exoneratinS the d.
PENDANT
Flora Winston. oF tFfora Saith NH
she o. better knows. hrcSe down on
the witness stand AID 8eclaret sire had
wiffully periured 1er~etf eetorc tn0
grand jury. she said the atidavfts she
result OF instracrions she recei~e& from
AGENTS OF the Gerry Soc1ety 11Sl lce
Piarchard SALT the case 4ook such =
turn shat 3ustice had ben szraced.
soaaSss re ssr'ssss csc. sassoa.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21

WE ARE EADQUARTERS FOR
Poultry Foods and supplies. Meat
Meal Bone Meal. oyster shells. Mix
ed Feeds Lex Bands. etc southern
agents for The Celebrated Cornell In
clhaforr and Breeders DIGGS a.
WEAuLrS The seed Merchants.
Richmond. Va Write FOR our free
catalogue
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
VIRGIN PINE RAIN.

SPECIALISTS SCIENTISTS AND
doctors from Germany. France and
England are sending 90 America FOR
thc only sure and simple cure FOR
Consurlltion. They saw 10 az the
Jamestown Exposition. where u ere
atcd the greatest excitement and tn-
terest Virgin Pine Balm, one dollar
bottle No whlskey. no drugs, sim J.
pie natural pure and harmless Ad-
dress PINE BALM MFG. CO. south o.
ern Pines. n. G. We are the only
manufacturers Look out tor lmita-
tOns.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
HE TRIED DESPERATELN
TO COMMIT SUICIDE

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VA-Special
T W Twyman. a merchant residing
near SpCtsyivania Courthouse. attempt
- suicide saturday b. cutting his
throat with a razor Cutting 100 high
No he made a failure. lie then Gt-
a pistOf. bat was prevented BY his wife
re turned the gun on his wife ana
pulled the trigger. but the pistol failed
10 ere. IL IS thought that his mind -
frnpaired lie Is nOW under conone-
ment. pending en- eKamlnaton-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
500, 900 FORTUNE
HUNTING AN HEIR

TRENTON. n. J. Special by
the death Of his uncle IN Germany
John Euhns. Trenton iron moulder.
who disappeared from hts home here
in the spring OF 1882. falls heir TO
500. OOc. Word OF the legacy was re-
ceived today by the relatives OF the
missing man. Kuhns was last heard
from IN Alabama.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
rLuMBINc AND HEATING.

FOR FINE PLUMBING OR HEATING
in ali % its branches see or write
VIRGINIA PLUMBING AND HEAT
ING CO. Inc. Richmond. Va Done
anywhere. every W here.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
ROOFING.

OUR ROOFING IS NOT INJURED BY
acids. steam or any kind OF corrg-
-atInr fumes. ARMIrAGE MANU-
FEATURING COMPANY. Richmond.
Va. Manufacturers OF Asphaltum.
Black Narnlsh. Roof Paints. kooung
Papers Oils. Roofing and Paving
pitch. etc.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21

I'VE have some valuable heir
looms"
'So?"
yes: we have a peck OF real coal
and some old point beefsteak. both OF
which have been Ia the family for
years"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
EGGS ron SALE.

EGGS FROM 4. g. HAWkIN ROYAL
Blue Rarr.d Plymouth Rocks. White
ana Bun Rocks, Bradley and Fishells
etralrs WyckOI strain. =. a.. w hlLc
Lcghorns. an heavy layers, al-oO 10
s. per setting Young chicks Just
Matched. 10 10 % cents. from any or
these breeds Won seven premi lrns
At the Richmond Poultry Show, jan
uary 1905. SNSONBI GARDENS.
Inc. Petersburg. Va SAM McE " h-N'
Manager.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
sly ANn KNEE PLATING.

WANTFD-EVERT ONE TO KNOW
that Accordion. Sun and knife Plalt-
ing are always stylish. For prices
drop a postal ASHBT p. PYLE. 3l5
North FIfth Street Richmond. Va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21

ABRAMS PAINT AND GLASS CO.
Richmond Va Household Paints.
oils Floor Stains. Floor wax.
Brushes. Glass. all kinds. all sizes.
sash. Doors and Blinds Color CARDS
mailed free.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
PAINTS. OILS AND GLASS.

BROS. 1925 EAST MAIN
street. Richmond. Va Paints for any
purpose. Glass Of all kinds. Lowest
prices. prompt shipments anyw here
Write for prices
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21

Largest Weekly Circulation
IN the State.

For the convenience OF our patrons
who desire 20 place their wants Dt
fore large number OF
throuvhnut the state. we have 'f-
rauEemcnts with other leading
H. Tuucrs by which your want
ca h. rrlrfod ln go % the best we b
~ p. ncrs in Virginia, az cost OF on
one cent per line per tapttS, l-'"''
your order and copy az rms once.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
SEEDS AND PLANTS.

Rrry YOUR SEEDS FROM DIGGS &
BEADLES. The Seed Merchants.
Rlchm0nd Va We are headQuar-
tiers for Superior Seeds OF all kinds
Garden and Flower Seeds. Grass ana
&C seeds that make the crop. Write
today for our free catalogue ca. II
helms. YOU need H.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
SEWING MACHINES.

SINGER. IS: STANDARD. 81; DOMEs-
tic IS J. H LANGSTOS. 1910 East
Main street. Richmond. Va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21

will bring by return mail
l5C ::: ;. s; s. 81:
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
HAIR GOODS.

AL THE LATEST PARIS FASHIONS
In hair dressing. All kinds OF hair
on hand or made 20 order. Couplings
made into switches. pompaoours,
puns etc. Satisfaction guarantee
HUGHES. Goa North Third Street
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
COFFEE RoAsTERs.

THERE IS MONEY Is YOUNG Err )
Package Conee signatures. &c each
Cash premiums FOR the most sigma
lures Send Tor cash premium list
l.. G.. YOUNGER. Richmond. Va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21

OVERWHELMING AND SLATE.
WE CARRY ~ STOCK a COMPILE =
limo of Hardwood and SLATE Mantele
TIlinG. Crates etc. ara the prices
are lowe Write Us VIRGINIA
rfnHHrrMH
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
coos BOOKS.

NPSOIUTFI.Y FRFF-A COOK BOOIS
containing so recipes FOR deNcaclf s.
dalrtlcs and household neccssi tlts
send name. address and 2-cent stamp
FOR mailing. THE g.. T. SAI FIR CO..
South Twelfth Street. Richmond.
Va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
POULTRY WANTED.

sF~D rryF POULTRY TO EVANS &
YOUNG Richmond. Va thousand
coops wanted immediately. al best
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE

Richmond. Va. March IS. lsos.
Wholesale Quotations on Changed
VIII r
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
DENTISTRY.

VISIT THE SOUTHERN DENTAL
ROOMS. opposite the Postoflce. 1903
East Main Street Richmond. Va EN-
amtuatlOns free.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
EGGS ron mATCHING.

FIFTEEN SINGLE COMB BROWN
Leghorn eggs. 81; s. per 100 TX
hlbiuon matings. - per To- az per
100 Address STRAW BERRY HILL
POULTRY YARDS. Richmond. "a
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
rHoRoucHBRED POULTRY.

). c. BUFF LEGHORN AND r. 2.
Rocks. eggs. 81 per set OF Is. A q
VERNON. Madison. Va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
WANTED.

TABLE FOWLS WANTED N THE
feathers ship coops 20 EVANS
YOUNG. Richmond. Va Best prices
assured.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
rDISoN PUoNocRAPIIS.


sOI.D On EASY PANMESIs. ENTIRE
c4tallguv Edison Records and all
machines Ia stock at bUS East Nam
street. Richmond. Va G. Is HAYNES
a co
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
BUILDERS SUPPLIES.

rTyTr-I- Tsy,sgT Lumber. Lnths, shin
lWS3D f f1a%s S:.'n asSidias,, "a -;
A------9 buildings covering ten
acres. Woodward a Son. ESIchmond, n
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21

BAGS AND BJRLAP.
WANTED SECONDHAND BAGS AND
Burlap. Any kind. any quantity.
anywhere. We pay freight RICH
NOND BAG CO.. Richmond. Va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21

FOR SALE-I5 II. p. SAW-MILL-
Prick engine. mounted on wheels;
MYERS HARDWARE CO. Peters
burg. Va.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
FOR SALE.

cHAS. A. CYPHER'S MODEL" INCU-
bators and Breeders AZ factory
prices, T. %. b.. Richmond. Baby Chick
Feed Full line OF Chicken Feeds
and Supplies. Catalogue and Feed
Circulars free. W. ). TODD. Rich
mond. Va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21

BUILDING Il ,oUTFITTERS. WOOD
workers, Lumber. Lime, Cement and
Building Material OF all kinds. USE
ful boois free FOR the address OF sny
one csntompIatlng building. SIT
TERD NC = CARNEAI DAVIS CO.
Richrpend Va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21

ONE HIGH-CI-Ass AGENT WANTED
M c@ck county In virginia. s. 20
$3.50 per month. NILSSON. 2l5 Norih
sixth street. Klchr ond. Va
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-30
SELMA.

Superintendent Kelly of the Rogue
River Fish Hatchery was in town last
week on business and reports great
damage by the recent high water.
Mr.. S. G. Lee, manager of The vir-
gin Placer Mining Cos work at
Pine Flat was in town several days
lay ing in winter supplies and attend.
ing to other business before the rains
render the trail difficult.
Religious services were held Sun.
day night by Rev. B. f. Chastsin
and Friday night by Rev. G NJ.
Thorpe. Mr.. Thorpe will probably
return in two weeks.
Mr.. d. H. Winner aud Mr.. Frank
Sargent haze gone to Williams Greek
on combined business and peasu +
trip.
The old Selma Hotel is heiog furn.
ished and will be reopeued soon.
d. H. Hanscom is on short pros.
pecting trip into the mountains.
Ralph Moore was in town SUNDAY
from the Anderson mine.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-30
- Bars.

Twenty-seven inches to first wide space.
carbon coied Spring Steel.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-30

25th Of October The suns rays VI
the temperature to "a degrees-su
as warm as summer. The larh}
blackbirds are warbliDg their I'd
songs while many of the farmer
busy plowing and sowing Their ,
grain. 1t is hard to see how pal
can resist coming to beautiful 0rl
aud especially to Josephine CCId
the home of prosperity. Grants
is the headquarters of the Appl'j
and Josephine county generally, y
population of 5000, good I'D
schools, churches and other irs
tions, which go to make first 4
city. We have no hard wintsnl
cyclones, no billiards. bat plenilI
Sunshine and showers and fO'|
blooming throughout the year.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-30
COUNTY CLERKS sEMl-ASNUAL REPORT.

Showing the amount the county court jose
of Warrants
April 1908 to the first day OF @
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-30

Edward Harriott of Grants Pass was
at Provolt and Applegate this week
on business.
John Weeks was at Provolt Sunday
taking postal card views and among
others took several of Tom Lewman 8
pet deer. The latter will soon be sent
east.
Sheriff Wilbur Jones of Jackson
county was Frovolt visitor this
week, transacting the laws business.
E. M. Provolt, G. M. Rexford and
W. NJ. Sonson attended Circuit court
this week at Jacksonville.
Ira May of New Hope was visiting
John McOallister and family Monday
returning home Tuesday.
Jess Lemons of Williams is work ing
for A. M Knox at Provolt this week
decking lumber for the Sugar Pine
Company of Grants Pass.
Elmer Shank, the real estate mar
of Grants Pass was in our valley
Monday on business and to look ovel
the farm of r. +. Lewman.
George Matney has been on the sicl
let but is again on the mend.
Frank Lee cf Nevada was visitor
at the home of ]. A. Lewman Wednes
day.
Clarence Winet of New Hope visited
j. A. Lewman this week. He report.
his sec tion Of country as Irospering
Quite nnmbe, of places have
chau ged hands during the season.
Thos Lewman has been cutting
hay during the lat week and there
are many oth'rs in this vail y who
have hsv down. Why shouldn't VT
boast of the fertile sol and marve lous
cl mate? Think of cutting hay ths