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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-02-28

ports a pleasant term with pupils and
patrons and big surprise dinner on
the last day.
the Knox and Angel mill will blow
the whistle in earnest about April
18th. Mr.. Knox and Chas. Roberts
passed Murphy Tuesday on their way
to the mill where they will be yard
lug logs till starting time.
Say. "Eben, we've got a raspberry
cane that grew 10 feet in Josephine
soil last year. How would wisp OF
them do for a broom to commence on
that clearing you advised me Of? 4YZ
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-02-28
ASHLAND NORMAL


The Y. W. q. A. met last wednes.
day and elected the. following officers
for one year: Nita Greneger, presi-
dent Nina Kane, vice-president
Myrtle Farnhsm. secretary; Joie
Chamberlain, treasurer. Miss Creme
ger being unable to accept the posi-.
tion Of president. resigned.
Henceforth, on Tuesdays and Thurs
days, special song service will be
held in chapel. Miss Silsby and Mrs.
Neil will have charge of this exercise.
The oratorical club, which is COM
posed of the young men interested in
this sort OF work. met last Thursday
for the purpose of electing officers and
planning the years work. They in
tend to make study of the oratory
of the legislature. the pulpit, the
platform and the bar.
Oleve Peebler returned to his
former home in Louisiana last week.
At a meeting of the Senior class
last Thursday. a committee was ap-
poiuted to make plans for commence
ment. There are about 80 who sx-
pect to graduate this year.
The Normal boys are enjoying
cross country runs each night. This
is preparatory for the Junior vs.
school meet.
The music department Of the Nor.
NAL will give an entertainment at the
Opera House. March Ii, after this
they will make q trip to Central
Point, Gold Hill and Grants Pass.
The students and the faculty were
delighted with an interesting talk Oh
A Trip Across the Alps" given by
Miss Case in chapel Tuesday morning.
OF the 20 persons who applied for
state papers at the examinations held
at Jacksonville recently. 1S are either
graduates OF the normal or are at.
tending it at the present time.
In the Y. M. O. A. meeting held
last Wednesday, the subject 1.-THE
Cost Of a Christian Life" was dis.
cussed with Professor A. O. Joy as
leader.
II. L. Whited has offered a silver
medal to the student, who with the
approval of the faculty, succeeds In
gaining the highest honors in the
Oratory department.
The advanced elocution class, re-.
Gently organized, will give a recital
in the chapel. February 9s.
OF the students attending the Aca.
demio department Of the different
state normsls, the Sousher. Oregon
normal has the second largest mum.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-02-28

The snow, which fell to the depth
OF eight inches during the late
storm. has all melted from the foot
hills, and delightful weather now
prevails. notwithstanding ground
hogs day" was unfavorable.
Mr., ID. s. Riegel. recently from
Iowa. who bought the Leroy Loveless
place is bnilding fences and clearing
land aud otherwise improving the
property. He thaks this mild Oregon
winter Is fine compared with Iowa
winters.
Several families have bees visited
by La Grippe lately on the upper
creek. including Sparlin, Moffitt.
Riegel, Hayes, warner and Mr.. and
Mrs Dixon of the Williams postofHce
All are oonvalesoent at present |
We are pleased to note that our old
friend and noighbor. J. o. Gibson 10
going into the grocery business In the
Paa Jim 10 all right and We wish
him abundant success In his new ven.
ture
-oharles AcGse, ,,..ot tn. late J.
O. AcGee of Williams, ..and. ..hlmsolf
an old.time resident OF williams val.
ley died recsntly in British Column.
bia l understand the remains win
be brought here for iuterment In the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-02-28
PRO v OFT

r. X. Lewman made business trip
to the county seat. this week.
CIV. Meek was over from David
son, Sunday. He reports everything
looking GOOD in bis part Of the
county, with splendid indication for
fine crops OF grain and fruit and he
predicts that there will be many sub
stantial improvements out that way,
this coming spring.
Mrs. NJ. r. ,Loesch was out from
Grants Pass this week, visiting with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Lew
man and sseeting her many friends
here She .eas accompanied by her
two daugh s
Marlin Pernoll, OF the Applsgate was
at Proyolt, Sunday, looking after
some business matters.
Bert Cloot Of Ashland has rented the
J. McDaBiels place and is moving
his family here. We wish him abund-
ant success as farmer.
The show, at Roses Hall, Friday
evening, was decided success. Be-
fore the performance began, B. f..
Mulkey, candidate for prosecuting
attorney made a short address, which
was we'll received by the many voters
present.
There will be another show and q
social dance at Williams. Saturday
evening.
Quite a goodly number from here
attended the dance at Savage Creek
Friday evening and they one and all
report having had a delightful! time.
We've had some fine weather al
ready. although winter still prevails
over our fertile valley. But soon
spring will be here and arleady the
peach trees are almost in bloom. while
the almonds are showing their white
heads, and the buds Of cherries and
pears are far ahead Of what they
usually are this time Of year. And
the wild flowers are already very
much In evidence. It's no wonder
that the homeseekers are heading for
the Rogue River Valley. where we
have such fine climate aud all other
things to match.
Tho Baby quartz claim 10 now In
operation under the new management
OF q Mr.. Chesdls. Of Grants Pass.
The property makes fine showing
OF gold bearing rock. oil ready for the
milling and ~ soon ~ the water is
turned into the upper ditch by the
J. I, Layton estate tho work will
progress nicely.
The Little Pocket quartz claim on
Democrat hill has been steadily de-
veloping under the management Of a
Mr.. johnson. who has been running
q 800 foot tunnel In order to strike the
ledge at q depth Of 400 feet. Mr..
johnson 10 just now erecting some
new buildings on the mining prop
erty.
There are no other mines 10 active
operation hereabouts, excepting the
placer mine Of ]. I. Layton estate,
where crew Of men are busy, get
ting ready for the seasons cleanup.
UNCLE FULLER.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-02-28
NEW MAN AT BETHANY

Next Sunday Rev. W. G. Smith
will occupy the pulpit of Bethany
Presbyterian church. Mr.. Smith is
known to be an earnest and eloquent
speaker and his sermons morning and
evening are sure to edify and help all
who ars fortunate enough to hear
him. While he il not an aspirant for
the vacant psstorate, yet he will
probably fill the place during the
month of March, at the urgent request
of the officers of the church.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-02-28

1t makes no difference whether you a lawyer or
real estate man, dentist doctor, whether you own a
grocery store butcher shop whether you run a wood
yard work in box factory what you do you Ger.
ainy shoes. If they hurt your feet you can't do
good work Pingree Shoes easy on the feet keep
their shape II | sold you pair you would be satisfied
and would be satisfied. sell lots of Pingree Shoes
LLOYD
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-02-28
ROGUE RIVER COURIER OREGON FEBRUARY & 1908

point. Several young ladies have
given their opinions on this subject
and these will be used. The subject
will be discussed frankly and without
any harsh criticisms.
"Tbank you, I'm glad you have In.
vited me to these services and shall
come"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-02-28

Williams cemetery where bis parents
are buried. Mr.. MCGEE had many
friends here who will regret to hear
Of his sudden death. His brother.
Oliver McGee has gone to British
Columbia to bring him back.
BALTIMORE.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-02-28

@. 81. Chapman has returned from
Seattle, where he has been perfecting
arrangements to go in with other
parties in fitting out three boats for
the purpose of going into Siberia, to
eugags in the handling of furs on an
extensive scale. The first boat has
already been equipped and sent out
and the others will soon be started.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-02-28

SALVATION ARMYS' BIG TIME
The members Of the local Salvation
Army corps are on the qui vive over
the approaching visit of Brigadier w.
F. Jenkins. of Seattle, the Provincial
officer In charge of the work in the
states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho,
Montana aud Wyoming. He will be
here Tuesday, March 10th at the opera
house to conduct special services in
the nature of stereopticon lecture
and will be ably assisted by Adjutant
A. Purcell Storey, Provincial Young
Peoples Secretary. These men are
both eloquent speakers and their
coming to Grants Pass will be note.
worthy event in the good work that
is being accomplished by this noble
band Of Christian workers. Every
body will be welcome and no one
should miss hearing these distin.
guished visitors.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-02-28

Try us for Groceries? All we ask
is an opportunity to show you our
line and acquaint you with the
high quality of our goods. 1t takes
but one trial to prove in a most
conclusive manner that we are the
people to buy from whenever in
ueed of something good to eat.
Well soon have nice line of
choice Seed Potatoes.
See us for poultry Supplies.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-02-28

st. Patrick's. Day. The Bethany
Band will hold a sale and sociable at
the Presbyterian church parlors. Re.
member the day. 2.l4 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-02-28
WITH The CHURCHES
M. q. CHURCH SOUTH.


Interest and attendance are on the
increase both In the Sunday shcool
and at preaching services. Last Sun
day night the Pastor babtised two
young ladies and received them into
the church. Services will be Of
special interest next Sunday. Our
presiding elder, Rev. G. l.. McCassl-
and, will be here and preach at both
services. Rev. McJsusland is a deep
thinker and an excellent preacher.
and you will certainly be benefited IL
you hear him. The Sacrament OF
the Lords supper will be observed at
the morning service. You are invited
to worship with Us and a warm
welcome will be extended to you.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-02-28
]. PARDEE The !4ss5 Grocer :EsssE

Der enrolled at the present time.
Weston ranks first in numbers.
Hon. c. b. Watson gave an inter-
esting talk on Psychology" in chapel
Friday morning. Besides this q
tribute was paid to the memory of
George Washington, by placing his
picture. draped with the national
flag, upon the rostrum.
A joint meeting of the congressional
and Athena literary societies was held
last Friday evening and the following
program was rendered:
america. ................... society
Reading. .................M .Myrn Bailey
Vocal solo. ...............B .Bsssy Fairclo
Grafton. ........ Harvey DeArmond
Mandolin solo ....... Robert Wilcox
Male quartet. .......
Debate: Resolved, That the Ini.
tiative and Referendum as in use in
the state of Oregon is inimical to pro.
gress and should be repealed +"
Af6rmative-Leonard Smith. Lulu
Wright, Stanley Wood. Negative
o. B. Newton, Emma Sherwood,
Harry Sayles.
Athena news. ....... Florence Benson
This was one Of the best programs
that has been given by the societies
this year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-22
AMERlCUS TO UNITE IN
THANKS ON THURSDAY
Will Observe the National
Holiday.

Amerlcus Will unite on Thursday
next with the smaller portion of the
State, outside of her limits, in Civ
ing praise for the blessings shower
ed upon us. All business, as usual
will be suspended and the day devot-
ed wholly to thanks and turkey.
And there promises to be an abun-
dance of both-more particularly the
former commodity, though the turk
is in evidence too.
All business houses in the city will
be closed for the day.
In the morning, at 10 o'clock, the
usual union Thanksgiving service will
be held the congregations of all the
churches here uniting. The service
will be held at Furlow Lawn Baptist.
conducted by DR.. Bascom Anthony, of
First Methodist
Anu the general public will attend
this praise service.
The balance of the day will be de-
voted to giving thanks by the few
who are not going to the Savannah
races and prize fights
The people will be thankful that
the sales" are almost ended that
the city election will soon be over:
that no one has been run over by the
street cars; that the grand jury will
soon take out, and that leap year,
with its dangers, is fast waning.
There is much that Americus will
render up thanks for on Thursday
while the turkey roasts and spinsters
relax their vigilance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-22
SERVICES AS USUAL IN
ALL OF THE CHURCHES
Where Sermons May Be
Heard Today.

Rev. O. P. Gilbert will conclude
his pastoral work in Americus today,
filling the pulpit of First Baptist
church both morning and evening. He
goes this week to assume his new
charge of the Second Baptist church
in Augusta.
Mr.. Gilbert thus concludes a SER
vice of three years here, prosperous
years for the church, and it is with
genuine regret that his many true
friends witness his departure
Prayer form of Christian Labor"
will be the sermon topic of Rev ]. L.
Irwin at the Presbyterian church To-
night his theme will be THE Value
of Freedom
AT First Methodist this morning
Rev Bascom Anthony, d. D., will
preach upon The Irretrievable Past
Tonight at Z o'clock his topic will be
"A Success that is a Failure and a
Folly
Rev R. L. Bivins, at Furlow Lawn
Baptist, will preach this morning
upon "A Religion of Purpose" To-
night, THE Waning Opportunity"
Holy communion at 1880, this morn
ing, prayer litany and sermon at II
o'clock, and evening prayer at 1880
will be the services at Calvary Epis-
copal church, conducted by the rec
tor, Rev. ]. B. Lawrence.
Soul and Body" will be the SER
mon topic at the Christian Science
church at II o'clock this morning.
Golden TeXt-"Keep thy heart with
all diligence; for out of it are the
illness of life. Proverbs, 4:23.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-22
ANOTHER DEAD
IN AUTO RACES
Accident at Practice on
Savannah Course.

SAVANNAH, GA, Nov. 21.--(Spe-
ciaD-Of the men entered for the Sa-
vannah international auto races, two
are now dead and two in the hospital,
all four victims of accidents up to
date.
The latest accident occurred in to-
days practice, as a result of which
Jean Juhasz and M DeRosa. driver
and mechanician of the Spo racing
machine that was entered in the light
car race on Nov. 25, were injured in an
accident at one o'clock this afternoon.
DeRosa died later of his injuries.
When the men from the press stand
reached the scene of the mishap, they
found the racer lying on the left side
of the road. Juhasz, the driver, was
lying at the foot of tree, but DeRosa,
the mechanician, had been carried
down to Estill avenue, where he was
laid out waiting for an ambulance.
Juhasz said he tried to avoid run
ming over big black dog and had
struck two trees glancing blows and
then smashed telephone pole.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-22
GOODS BOTH new
AND SEASONABLE

1t is a rare thing to sacrifice both
a new and seasonable stock of goods,
but this is what the Duncan Mer-
camille Company is doing at its big
sale 1t will be recalled that when
the firm removed from its stand on
Forsyth street that the bulk of its
stock was sold then, the old goods
especially being cleared out at
sweeping reductions.
On removing to the firms new
place of business on Jackson street
in the Windsor block, new stock
was purchased, and it is this which
is being placed on the market at
reductions which would remove even
shop-worn goods. At such prices
new goods are snap for purchasers.
All idea of making a profit on the
stock has been abandoned, and the
object now is to raise money to meet
obligations. This must be done re-
gardless of price cuts necessary. The
of the firm appears
elsewhere, with samples Of the price
reductions which have been inaugu-
rated.
One special feature of the sale
which will be added this week is a
consignment of Christmas neckwear,
hwich was received yesterday. Prices
on this neckwear will be about half
what it was expected to get for the
goods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-22

We want to impress
upon you that this is no
fake sale. We mean
absolutely what we say
that this stock must and
will be sold if prices will
move it. We are thor
oughly tired and worn
out with the business
and expect to sacrifice
many thousands of dol
lars in the closing out
and winding up of same
Chas. L. Ansley
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-22
CONTRACT LET TO
COMPLETE WORK
Street Railway 10 Be Ready
By April |

The contract for the completion Of
the entire undertaking of the Ameri-
Gus Railway & Light Company was
let last night at a meeting of the Board
of Directors, held in the office of the
company and presided over by Presi-
dent Walker The contract includes
the street railway and every detail of
the lighting and pumping proposition
not previously let.
Under the terms of the contract,
which is with large contracting COM
pany, the new railroad is to be in OPP
Grafton by April q, 1909, over its four
miles and half of track Four
cars were contracted for, of the Brill
make The rails will be 60-pound.
Work under the new contract will be
begun in fifteen days.
1t is probable that the cars will be
of 'the-pay- as you-enter' variety,
which are being introduced in the
largest cities. In any event the cars
will be Of the convertible pattern, OPP
en- in summer and closed in winter
President Walker will leave this af-
ternoon for the North, where he goes
to complete the details of taking over
the gas and light plant. He expects
that the transfer will be completed by
Dec. 1, in which event the reduced
rates will go into effect for the month
of November as provided in the con-
tract
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-22
OPENING OF BAZAR IS
EVENT OF THE WEEK
Annual Fete Opens Tues
day Evening.

Before an audience that will tax
the capacity of the city hall the bazar
for the benefit of the Americus Hos
pital will be opened Tuesday evening
with the presentation of the charm
ing cantata "a Trial By Jury" rem
dered by a coterie of excellen play
ers.
The rehearsals forecast the com
plete success of this entertainment
which signalizes the opening of this
annual fete in Americus.
The leading parts will be taken by
Miss Chloe Littlejohn, Mr. Joseph
Garner, Mr.. ~ M. Dudley, Mr.. o. NJ
Physioc and others, the play being
under the direction of Mrs James
Taylor.
A large chorus of bridesmaids, flow
Ell girls, ribbon bearers and court
attendants will assist and the play
will prove a tuneful success. Owing
to the play at the theatre, the cur
tain will rise on the bazar play at
1880, with the finish at $3.50 sharp.
For the pleasure of patrons of both
plays the curtain will not rise upon
The Great Divide" until S:45, per-
mitting all to attend both.
The carload of babies will be ex-
hibited Wednesday afternoon at 8
O'Clock and while the number and
variety might indicate a special sale
of dressed kids" there will be moth
ing of the kind. Scores and dozens
of babies will be on parade.
And like "Omnia Gallia," these
will be divided into three parts; not
actually sliced up, but assorted into
three punches for inspection.
The first covey of yelpers will be
the 1 to 6 months; the second crew
6 to II months, the third string, 1
year to 2 years of age. All, of
course, will be prize takers.
These precious catnip swiggers will
be stacked upon the stage in gorgeous
array, and as every mother in town
will be there to glare at the judges
who award the prizes it is fair to
conclude that even the "sales" down
town will stop for the moment
There will be other startling and
features every afternoon
and night, not omitting the delightful
dining room features that make up a
life drama.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-22
PRIMARY is CALLED
ON DECEMBER ;
Committee Has Named
Date Therefor

Thursday, December Sd, is the date
of the city democratic primary cleo
ton at which the municipal ticket for
mayor, three members of the council,
clerk and treasurer will be nominat-
ed by the qualified white voters of the
city of Americus.
Such was the action of the city ex-
ecutive committee which met last
night for this purpose.
The committe held a brief session,
thus fixing the date and prescribing
the usual rules therefor. This relates
to the qualification of voters and pay
ment of taxes.
All white voters of Americus who
have paid their 1907 city taxes, may
vote in the primary. The names of
all candidates will appear upon the
official ballot, which alone will be rec
ognized and received at the polls.
Candidates will pay their assessment
for election expenses on or before the
night of November Both in order to
insure names upon the ticket, pay
ment to be made to Sect. N. M. Dud-
ley. The polls will be kept open at
the city hall from o'clock a. m. to
5 p. m.
The usual rules heretofore in force
will govern the primary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-22
Mr.. LANE A CANDIDTE
IN RACE FOR MAYOR

With the official call for the city
primary, Hon. w. r. Lane announces
this morning his candidacy for the
Office of Mayor of Americus. Mr.. Lane
requires no introduction, or words of
commendation AS a citizen of Amer
icus no one stands higher or is more
esteemed for moral worth, executive
ability and business acumen. Possess
ing all of the qualifications of a lead
er, he would reflect credit upon AM
ericus as its chief executive, if thus
hOnored. Already he has received
from a very large number of citizens
assurance of their support, and others
still will rally to his standard in the
primary on December Sd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-22
SESSION OF COURT TO
BEGIN ON MONDAY
Business May Continue for
Three Weeks.

The fall term of Sumter superior
court will begin tomorrow morning,
and a session of probably three
weeks may be required wherein to
dispose of the large number of cases
on both the civil and criminal dockets
and more especially upon the latter
-Four or five negro murder cases
will be sufficient to keep the court
busy for several days, provided all
of them are tried
Several of these are Jail cases and
will undoubtedly be called.
Judge z. A. Littlejohn will preside,
while Col F. A. Hooper will appear
for the last time as solicitor general.
He has discharged the duties of this
important office many years, and as
prosecuting attorney has no superior
in the state, and few equals.
The grand jury will enter upon its
work tomorrow, and the charge of the
court to that body will be interesting
and pointed, as it is at all sessions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-22
SCHOOL TAX TO STAND
WHERE IT is VOTED

Communities in Sumter county, as
that have voted the spe-
cial school tax will be interested in
knowing that the tax will be perpe-
tual and cannot be repealed. Attor-
ney General John c. Hart is an opin-
ion given the state school commits
sioner yesterday holds that where a
school district is fixed and local
tax levied under the McMichael law
there is no method of revoking the
proceeding. In other words, as the
present law now stands, special
district school tax is perpetual and
cannot be repealed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-22
FOR JUSTICE OF PEACE.

l hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection of Justice of the Peace for
7S9th District, G. NJ, of Sumter Coun-
ty on Saturday December 5th, 1908.
In the discharge of my duties in said
office during the unexpired term, for
which l have held, l have tried to adj
minister the affairs of my office with
justice and impartiality and if elected
again to said office pledge faithful
performance of the duties involved up
on me. Respectfully,
J. I. HUDSON.