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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-24

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SERVICES AT ST. LUKE's.

SERVICES AT ST. LUKE'S.
Services will be conducted at st.
Luke Episcopal church, by the
Rev. F. @. Williams, of Medford,
Tuesday evening. January, 2S 1908.
at 7;S0. You are invited to attend
this service.
POPULAR PASTOR DEPARTS
Thursday Rev. G o. Beckman, the
popular and Successful pastor If New
man Methodist church, accompanied
by his family. left for Southern Cali.
fornia, for q prolonged stay on account
Of his i'll health. For some time
past Mr.. Beckman has not been in
good health and the lsbors incident
upon the conduct of the revival ser.
vices were too much for him. He
was gradually losing ground, and al
though he was reluctant to give up
the work. yet his people, seeing
his enfeebled condition, insisted upon
his going into q warmer climate for
the present. hoping that he would
regain his health aud soon be coming
back. 1t Is remarkable how Pastor
Beckmas had gained the united sup
port Of his people,. This accounted,
in a large measure for the great sue
cess that hss been attending his
efforts here. And not alone with
his own people was he popular, bot
members Of all churches regarded
him with admiration and citizens
who did not belong to any church
liked him and his honest earnest way
Of going about his work The people
Of Grants Pass are sincerely hoping
that Mr.. Beckman's health will soon
be restored and that he will be able
to return and resume his good labors
OF love among them.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-24
Bridge Notice.

The time for the receiving of bids
foi the construction of steel bridge
across Rogue river has been extended
to Wednesday, February 5, 1908, at
10 a. m by order Of the Board of
Commissioners for Josephine County.
La &
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-24
WE HAVE

New Seeded Raisins. New
Currants. New Citron, Lem.
and Orange Peel. New Soft
Shell Eng. Walnuts. AL
monds, Pine Nuts, Texas Pc.
cans, Filberts, African Cream
Nuts Cranberries for that
TURKEY, Sweet Potatoes,
Celery and Lettuce, Queen
Olives and Ripe Olives, Salad
Oil in Gallons $1.15 Pure
Olive Oil {:
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-24

Special Sales Of Millinery at Greatly
Reduced Prices-5o per cent discount,
BY Mrs. Waughtal, during the month
of January. iio "
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-24
DIED.

SPRINGSTEAD-At Grants Pass,
Ore, Monday, January 20. 1903. Of
spoplexy. Mrs. Mary Springfield. a
native Of Ohio. aged SO years.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-24

Bean Spray Pump and all spray
necessaries at Cramer Bros.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-24

A new rib for 25 cents put in your
umbrella at Cramer Bros.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-24
WAITING FOR THE BOYS.

Mother, put the kettle on, the boys are on
the way,
Comm home from all about to spend
Thanksgivin' day.
One a Judge, and one doc, and one .
millionaire,
But hungry for the old home kiss, and
plain old homely fare.
Baste the turkey once again, and crisp his
golden brown,
Ist they can't get grub Like that alvin
down to town.
cramb'ry sass and:veg tables - amt they
fine to see9
Our boys are bringing appetitss home to
you and me.
Our boys are bringin' other things, but
dearest in our sight
% love for us who keep the home, and faith
and appetite
Mother, put the kettle on, and have the
water hot,
CHASE & sANBoRN'S coffee is the stuff
that hits the spot,
sracious, amt it splendid when you open
up that tin,
heats the scents Of Arabyi Ismms sniff
ag'in.
Toys will smell It from the hill, and how
70 they'll hurry up,
hake from dad "a kiss from 8s, and
then a brimming cup.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31

.'Maude can have no attachment rs
vet?" inquired the squire. at length.
NO, | think not. How could she.
Harold? The poor child has, as yet.
seen so little of the world. and Maude
is not one to give her heart away light
~"
"Maidens' hearts are stolen. sometimes.
a good while before they are themselves
aware of it," returned Denison. senten-
tiously. 1T is essential for my project
that Maude should be fancy free.
SHE is" returned the mother. anx-
iousIy; but tell me- who is this you
think good enough for her: There is no
one | know she continued. sadly. fit
to claim my darling's hand"
IFS no use fencing any more, re
piled the squire. Young Pearman was
much struck with Maude at the Xmin-
ster ball. and soIicits permission TO win
her. if he can"
"Pearman, What-the son of the law
yer ;" cried Mrs. Denison. You're jok-
ing. Harold. surely, You would never
consent TO such a match for a daughter
of yours
Listen. Nellie" replied the squire. sad
". PeaTmdn mas uedNI uioi tSdSc oh
the property; he has bought the best
mart of what has been sold. and Maude's
marriage with his son would once more
consolidate Glinn. Don't interrupt me J"
he exclaimed. in answer to despairing
gesture of his wife's. Il don't say If
things stood with US as they did in the
old unos I'd listen to such proposal
as This. but. Nellie, if Maude could make
I'D her mind TO it, Glinn would remain
ours, and that would tighten the remain
der of my time in this world. and yours,
too. wife mine"
Not unless Maude were happy" muir
INJURED the poor mother.
can fancy the contempt with which
a Belgravian matron might regard Mrs.
Denison's last remark. A penniless girl
offered wealth, country house, etc, and
her mother Numbering about her happi-
ness Oh, it is too absurd
(To be continued.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31
HOW TALL SHOULD A MAN BEp
The Ideal Height Is Said to Be
Little Under Six Feet.

The Ideal Height Is Said to Be
Little Under Six Feet.
Recruits who are much over six feet
tall are not desired for the United
States Army. There are exceptions, of
course but as a rule men who run
much over six feet lack depth of chest,
and by reason of inadequate lung ca
pacity fall below the average in power
Of endurance.
The ideal height for a man, accord
ing to observations from military
point of view, is an inch and half
under six feet 1t does not seem to be
intended by Nature that the male hui
man animal shall exceed this stature.
if dne regard is to be had for develop
ment at all points. On the other hand,
it is an obvious disadvantage for ply
steal effectiveness to be under the aver
age number of inches. At five feet ten
and a half man attains his best de-
velopment of muscle and bone, with
highest vital efficiency.
Just what is the average height for
a man seems to be not satisfactorily
settled Obviously, 1t differs largely
with race, we and the japanese repre-
senting among civilized peoples the two
extremes. On the other hand, the Am
erican Indians are taller than we are,
and the aborigines of Patagonia must
be considered the loftiest folk in the
world, inasmuch as the men commonly
run over six feet in height. When the
as race of giants they were not far
from the fact.
Even In the United States stature
seems to vary considerably with local
ity During the civil war. from the be-
ginning to the end of which our gov
eminent put into the field and on board
of fighting ships more than 100000
men. the tallest recruits came from
Kentucky, averaging over five feet
eight and a half inches. Kansas, Min
nesota. Missouri, California and Neva-
da came next, in the order given-all
of them over five feet eight. Maine,
Illinois and Michigan averaged five feet
seven and four-fifths inches, and Ohio
and Pennsylvania trifie less. Recruits
from Massa chusetts and Connecticut
stood at the foot of the list, measuring
five feet six and a half inches.
After 80 years of age the human
body begins to undergo a progressive
shdinkage Not only do the muscular
tissues lose bulk. but even the bones
become smaller. Meanwhile, there is a
contraction of the cartilaginous tissue
between the vertebrate of the backbone,
which causes a loss of height, man
originally six feet tall frequently los
ing as much as an inch and a half Of
his stature by the time he is 20 years
old
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31
What Kind is Worst.

Many nervous woman has occasion
to consider what kind of a noise is
most likely to Danish sleep. 1t is not
strange that the crusade against I'M
necessary noise should be led by wO-
man, and that she should find thou
sand of eager supporters among her
sex.
The country and the city present DIFF
ferent problems to the seeker for quiet
The steady roar of the city street is
often less trying than the persistent
crow of the early-rising rooster or the
clang Of the COW bell. The neighbor
who Sits coal ashes before light be-
longs to the same class with the one
who narrates his family affairs at
dawn under the window in loud and
cheerful voice
The shrek of the whistle, the call of
the newsboy, the rattle of the milk
cart are all "trialsome," as a certain
old lady used to say of her children,
but perhaps the most unforgivable
noise for sensitive person is one
which recurs at slightly irregular in
tervals, and for a long period The
drip of water pipe, the whine of
dog, the slam of a blind-these are
the noises which destroy temper and
sleep, even for well women. When one
has struggled through night tor
tured by such Objectionable clamors,
one realizes the full meaning of the
poets dream of peace, where silence
like d poultice comes, to heal the blows
Of sound !''-Youth's Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31

son. As to Maude her affections must
be wholly unfettered. If she could be
brought to think of this man as hus-
band. it would really be a good thing for
her in the end And by such reasoning
the squire gradually worked himself
round to the conviction that it was. at all
events. his duty TO submit Pearman's
proposal to Maude. and, further, to press
it strongly on her attention.
But before Harold Denison had arriv-
ed at this conclusion, there had been
much grief at CHM. He had told his
wife of the contemplated foreclosing of
the mortgage, and explained to her that it
meant ruin-tLat is. ruin inevitable. as
far as their still continuing the possessors
of Glinn went
Yes. Nellie. it's all over" said the
squire; I'm beaten at last. Dear old
Glinn must go through the hands of the
auctioneer. and become the property of
whatever greasy trader happens to have
most money at his disposal just now. It's
hard lines for you to have to leave the
place wherein | installed you as mistress
so many years ago"
Don't think of me-" replied Mrs
Denison. tearfully. Il shall be always
happy as long as | have you and Maude
with me. 1t will be sad to leave all my
old cottagers and almOners to the tender
mercies of others: but oh it will fall
heaviest on you, Harold, TO give up what
has been the home of your people for so
many generations ~
II don't deny it. 1t will be a dread
fuI wrauch tn think of C,liOp DaSSiDp m
strangers: but | suppose it must be So
The follies of our youth, Nell, smite us
sharply as we grow old. We shall have
to end our days in some cheap CONT
mental town"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31

There are fewer quilts on hats than
last year.
Feather trimming upon hats contin-
ues very profuse.
Ottoman silk is used for making hats
as well as fancy coats.
Most of the hat shapes give the eff
feet Of excessive fairness.
The low effect is adhered to in the
latest hats trimmed with ostrich.
Plumage hats are in again, princi-
pally in dark, natural pheasant shades.
For winter millinery a profusion of
roses, both large and small, will be
used.
The shape of the new hats is likely
to prove trying until the coifrure Is
adapted to them.
The Russian tiara Is crescent shaped
with tiny outstanding points. It Ii worn
upright like crown.
Voluminous pompons and rosettes of
Clipped ostrich and gourra feathers
have become a perfect craze.
Often muff Of white fox Is sold to
go with the hat. This Is a charming
addition to an indoor gown in any of
the new tones Of color.
The hat Of the moment for festal oc-
casions is Of white satin, with its low
round crown draped in white rabbit
skin, which Is good imitation of fox.
1t is quite the fashion this winter to
carry huge rug muffs indoors at any
reception or tea without a neckpiece
TO correspond. The latter might hide
the lines Of the frocl1 from neck to
waist, but the big muff gives a perfect
touch.
The desire for white hats with elab-
crate indoor costumes Is growing
stronger every week. Wide white satin
sailors trimmed with morning glories
are in high fashion. These are worn
with one-piece frocks OF wistaria, violet
and amethyst.
School girls will wear immense fat
hats of plush or long-haired beaver in
all the dull, neutral tones. These are
attractive and becoming, and always
carry a girlish look about them. 1t is
now permissible to heap colored roses
on a young girls hat and then add
soft bow at the side, with fringed ends
over the brim.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31
TIE Revive Flowers,

To revive flowers which have be-
come somewhat faded and tired, put
them into hot water. Hot water. from
80 to no degrees Fahrenheit is the
best ''pick me up for flowers which
have Travelled some distance
A spray of arranged flowers should
be kept on a piece of damp cotton
wool under a basin. This treatment
excludes the air and preserves the bios
SONS. The delicate fronds of ferns
can be kept quite fresh in this way
To thaw frosted flowers immerse them
deeply in cold water.
To keep a buttonhole flower in good
condition burn the end of the stems
or close them with sealing wax. This
prevents the sap from escaping, the
flower keeping fresh as long as it has
sap to feed on. Floral decorations
which must be kept in certain posi-
ton may be preserved by using damp
sand sprinkled with sulphate of ammo
MIA
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31
EnseHlh bic the ThinR

To say that the new gowns are elabo-
rately trimmed is true, but it is mis-
leading. There are no outstanding
frills. nothing that glares at You as
purely and entirely ornamental. You
do not see a rosette or a buckle or a
panel. 1t Is the ensemble that strikes
you at a glance, and it is because the
decorative element is so thoroughly a
part Of the costume. All the details are
So perfectly in harmony with the gown
proper, and with each other, that they
have ceased to be details when the
gown is ready to wear, and you are
conscious only of the costume in its en-
tirety. just as you see a bit of embroId-
cry or painting. It is not the separate
parts that appeal to you, but the whole
as a work Of art.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31

We think at times We can see certain
qualities or characteristics so grouped
in an individual as TO make Us say for
the moment that there is an -Ameri-
can The American woman is. per
haps. even a little more undeveloped.
to our thinking. than is the American
man We admire or tremble before
women Of a certain air or quality: but
this very mien and quality of her do
not seem permanent, fixed and the wo-
man we class as American to-day
may be altogether different from the
imperiouS creature we crowned yes
terday. Perhaps it is with regard to
the woman as it is with respect to the
past. 1t takes the tone of distance.
space, to bring out the glory and the
distinction-to orb her-Columbia Is.
c. State.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31
Emu rDidered Cloth Gowns

Embroidery in heavy worsted or
silk is largely employed on cloth gowns
Lines of it are worked on the tops of
the f1ounces and round the cuffs and
collars of the small coats. The work
manship is broad and heavy, the out.
lining is often carried out in black,
while the filling-in tones with the color
of the cloth or is designed In contrast
ing shades. A suggestion of gold
thread here and there gives a distinct
i've note that is much appreciated IN
Paris. With black tailor costumes
gold embroidery is in great favor !;
scholls and solid rounds Of the gold,
with knots and further scroll work in
black silk, or wheat ears carried out
In gold, being effective designs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31

back is curved ard the entire weight
comes on the end of the spine. This is
an extremely unhealthy position as well
as an ungraceful one.
When sitting down be sure that your
hips are never further forward than
your shoulders. The proper way to sit
is to have your hips as far back in the
chair as they will go and firmly settle
there and then imagine the upper part
Of your body stem, swaying as it will.
lou can lean forward or sideways, but
you will never want to lean back. You
even will find it easy to stoop and pick
something off the floor. You always
will look well when sitting in this posi-
ton, even if you are stout, and if you
want to lean back you can be what few
women are-graceful in a steamer
chair
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31
~~N~N~~%~~

The simulated buttonhole, deliberately
worked, is seen on every variety Of
gown.
Net waists, lined with china silk,
have tucked fronts and backs and long
sleeves.
The earring is still pronounced, large
pearls and semiprecious stones being
freely worn.
Jumpers are modified into the direc-
toire waistcoat of lace or linen worn
under coats.
Black fringe is especially popular
this season; also the braid trimming
with side fringe.
New cloak gowns, which may be
worn as an outdoor garment or as
princess robe, come in broadcloth, In
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31

rooms, lending additional restfulness TO
the place. Virginia creeper and bitter
sweet vines shade the gallery and
sweet eglantine brier grows close to the
door. Other roses thrive and the salt
cedar waves its long plumes of pink
flowers gracefully to the mountain
breeze.
Mrs Grumbles went TO New Mexico
twenty years ago with her husband,
and seventeen of these years have been
spent at her CarrizoZo ranch. She was
left a widow twelve years ago. with
seven children. five daughters and two
SONS.
Mrs. Grumbles attends to all the bus
mess of the ranch, even to the most
minute details, and she has all well in
hand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31
Color of Human Hair,

In the case of human hair color we
find that children are not ordinarily
darker than their darker parent. Con
sequently, if both parents have haxen
hair the children will have hair Of the
same sort. From this principle, ap-
piled generally, it follows that when
both parents have an organ in low
condition of development it will be so
also in all of their children. This prin-
ciple explains the persisting or increas-
ing degeneration in the descendants of
two degenerate parents.-Prof. G. B.
Davenport, in Science.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31
Not Fair.

Look here, Abraham" said the
judge, Its been proved right here in
court that instead of doing something
to help support your wife and children
you spend your whole time hunting
'possum ~
The old negro hung his head
Now, Abe, you love your wife,
don't your
"Ah suttinly does. :"
And your children?"
''Yas, sub ~
And you love them both better"
Better ev'ry day, jedge" Abe
broke in.
better than a thousand pos
sum-"
Look hyah, jedge," exclaimed Abe
with widening eyes. 'dat's takin'
coon at a pow'ful disadvantage THE
Bohemian Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31
black. navy blue. violet and smok.

black. navy blue, violet and smoke
color.
Embroidered roses in natural shades
will be found upon sheer dresses made
over satin foundations
Russian turbans of white marabou
and spotless ernine are destined to be
taken up for visiting hats.
Fur cloth bands are much used as the
finishing touch to the edge of coat or
extreme edge of a dress skirt.
Blue comes first in fall cofers. and
the rich dark tone navy win be en-
pIoyed in many smart gowns.
Buttons are not prominent in new
automobile coats. but the collars and
cuffs are extravagantfy ornate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31

Nile green crepe de chine was used in
the making of this fetching evening
frock which IS cut en- princesse with
long train and sleeves. The low cut
bodice is trimmed with shawl-like
pieces over shoulders, bordered at top
with gold embroidery in Greek design
and edged at bottom with narrow gold
fringe. These pieces are put on In such
manner as to give a bolero effect and
where they meet in front are two roses
made from cloth Of gold
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31
A Wonderful Fossil Bed.

An expedition directed by Prof. FL. F.
Osborn of the American Museum of Nat
ural History has recently returned from
the Fayoum desert in Egypt laden with
new skeletons of prehistoric animals. The
Fayoum district is the bed of an ancient
river, and in the sands are found the
bones of all kinds Of animals mixed in
discriminatory. They are so soft that
they can be removed only by pouring
shellac over them. One of the most i'm
portant finds is the skull of the giant
arsinoitherium. The dominating feature
q 4 long pair Of sharp-pointed horns
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31
Trimming Under Hats.

AS if it were not enough to swoop
the brinls down over the hair. millin
ers now add trimming under the brim
There Is no return of bandeau, but
might be exposed by the lift of the hat.
Flowers are sometimes used, but more
often ostrich tips, rosettes of f1let tulle
and broad bows of satin ribbon with
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31
Green BroadcIOth.

A fascinating shade of lightweight
green broadcloth was used in executing
above model. The military effect on bod
ice was made with narrow black soutache
and small covered buttons and the cleverly
draped sash is black satin, the ends bor-
dcred with deep black silk fringe. There
is a plastron of ecru lace with stock ar
rangement of black satin topped with ecru
lace frill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31
HaDpicst CoupIe in Europe

Princess Irene and Prince Henry, Of
Germany, are said to be the happiest
royal couple in all Europe. Their home
is a delightful, thirteenth century castle
at Kiel. Princess Irene has furnished
the rooms in bright chintzes and gay
hangings and has made it most modern
and comfortable looking. They are sell
dom separated for any length of time
and their perfect happiness is the won
der and envy of the many Disseminated
royal couples numbered among their ac-
quaintances.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31
Cedar Brown Wolfe.

One piece costume of cedar brown silk
voille, with long-trained skirt Joined to
short-waisted bodice by a deep girdle Of
brown chiffon velvet. A surplice effect
is given the waist line by a double row
of quilted brown silk on each side cross
ing at waist line. A fancy collar and
stock are made from cream lace and the
long sleeves are plated from shoulder to
hand where they are finished by a frill of
lace similar to that around neck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-31

protruding upward and outward from the
snout for nearly two feet. This animal
was the brute king of it's time. The
body combined the shape of the elephant
and the rhinoceros. The monster was
named after the Egyptian queen Arsinoe,
famed for her beauty. The animal stood
six feet high and nearly ten feet long.
The feet were adapted to walking on
sandy or sinking ground.