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Mower County transcript., 1908-05-27
TRIP TO PANAMA
Charles F. Greening of Grand
Meadow Writes of Some of
the Things He Saw and Heard
Going to the Canal Zone and
Returning.

After dinner we took another
stroll down to the canal to watch
the explosion of dynamite. Boom,
boom, boom, and the very ground
seems to raise up, and settle down
again shivered and shattered. The
whole cut is filled with dust and
smoke, that lazily floats away with
the light breeze.
After the last charge was exploded
I went to see the effects of the charg-
es Well, the whole section about the
charges was shattered, Eupheaved
and loosened, but not blown up and
Mower County transcript., 1908-05-27

For rent, lower part Of my house, J,
College and Second streets. Strictly
modern. HENRY JACOBS. s5ssss
Mower County transcript., 1908-05-27

sented herself as wealthy widder in
search of husband is chump. She
wrote him if he would send her the
money she would meet him in st. Paul.
He was dead easy. Amt it queer that
anybody will allow hisself to be bun.
coed so? This woman business passes
understandin'. A man IS fooled lots of
times in woman after he's ben goin'
with her for years and thinks he knows
her but when it comes to matchin' up
with one sight unseen it's a hard prop.
The idee that any woman could sit
down and write q smooth letter and
fool strangers in other parts is poor
commentary on a mans shrewdness.
Even poor old Tom Platt is bein' sued
by a woman who he says he guesses he
was foolish with. 1t looks like to
Farmer Ben that a matrimonial ar
rangement ought to be built upon the
thoroughest kind of acquaintance in
sted of chancin' utter strangers.
Gee, but this congress has beat the
limit on extravaganza goin' over the
billion mark for the first session. It's
simply fright and the worst of it is
that lots is foolish like the $4,000, 600
marble palace down at Washington
which Tawney and the other reps had
built with public money exclusively
for their own use. They say it's fitted
up in magnificent style and with Taw-
ney's 81 policemen to guard it is a
peach. But it costs pile of money.
Out Of the whole billion, the agricul.
tural end gets only paltry $11 100000.
Tawney is chairman Of the committee
on appropriations and is sposed to hold
down expenditures but his lack of abll-
ity is shown in the biggest appropria-
tions that any congress has ever made
in all history. It's high time he out
and let some cne handle appropriations
who can hold em, down. Such awful
extravaganza means a deficit of about
$1OC,OOO,UO this year. That's rotten
record.
q @ .
I'm glad to see a move on in so many
towns for a safe and sane Fourth Of
July. 1t just breaks my heart every
Fourth to read about the hundreds
who are killed and wounded by the
deadly fireworks and noise. It seems.
like the more danger boys could risk
the better they liked the fun. never.
could see where the fun came in when
it was all noise. But amt forgot
when was lad myself and like to
see Young America whoop it up on
Independence Day. amt no objec.
tion to mild crackers and to q sane
celebration but when 1t comes to en-
dangerin' life draw the line. I'd like
to see an old fashioned Fourth up to
Mower County transcript., 1908-05-27
FARMER BEN 81.
COL UMN

Our gal Sarah is quite tooken up with
this Christian Health Culture. 1t
strikes her about the right thing to take
the best of care of your self and then
let the Lord finish the job. 1-alwus
thought too much was expected of the
Lord any way. 1t looks like He ex-
pected us all to hustle and use what we
had and then when we'd reached the
end of our rope get some help from
him. l had naybor when was down
On the old farm who was awful pious
and prayed every day but l notls ne
made his boys work like galleys all the
time gettin' in his seed and havin' his
ground right and his crop cut and IN
stack before the rain and all that and
it best all what crops the Lord Civ him.
1 hgger that on the health culture busi-
ness if we take right exercise and food
and sleep and rest and habits the Lord
will Civ us good health and when we're
sick if we use the best of nursin' and
doctorjn' and remedies we can then get
the Lord to piece out the job.
The little Japs hav troubles of their
own. China is boycottin' Jap goods
all over and the Jap finances are criti-
cal. They've got to raise big wad
right off in addition to crushin' tax
rates aud they don't seem to know
whom to strike for it. If England gets
into fight in India Japan has to como
to England's help with a big navy and
army. No wonder that q few days
ago when Uncle Sam offered Japan q
chance at an arbitration treaty the yel-
low kid snapped at it like pickerel
for a minnie. The Jap election last
week sat down hard on the bighead
expansion idees of a few of the Jap
leaders. The Japs are sittin' up and
thinkin' since the big fleet of battle
ships of Uncle Sam moved round into
the Pacific ocean and the rush work on
the Panama canal is helpin' our show.
1t does beat all how much was made OF
the Japs for while as if they was the
whole thing to fear but the sentiment
is changin' wonderfully.
4-- ~, "a -.. ! ~ l., .-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26
ARRESTED TUESDAY
FOR ILLEGAL FILING
ia mes ID. He szlewood. Of medford.
Faces Cha rae at Federal
Grand Jury.

Charged with perjury, James d.
Hazelwood, Of Medford, was lodged
in the Multnomah County Jail Tuesday
in default OF $4,000 bonds. The recent
Federal grand jury returned an i'm
dictment against Hszelwood, charging
him with perjury in making appli-
cation for homestead in Jackson
County in July, 1905. In the investi-
CATION of the charges against Hazel
wood, b. S. Reames Of jackson
county was the complaining witness.
1t was represented by Resmes that he
was the owner of mining claim
that had been worked satisfactorily
for probably l5 years and that Hazel
wood, knowing the facts made appli-
cation before A. s. Bliton, United
States Commissioned, to file on the
land AZ homestead, subscribing to
non mineral affidavit in support OF
the application. Later Hazelwood
reliDauished his claim and never at
tempted to make final proof.
Numerous instances of this character
had been called to the attention OF
United States Attorney McCourt who
concluded to present the facts before
the grand jury for its consideration.
The result was that a number OF in
dictments we're returned and Hazel
wood was included among the defend
ants. The practice of these men, it Is
alleged, was to seek to acquire possess
ion of valuable mineral lands by fill
ing on the same as homestead. 10
order TO do so it was necessary to sub
scrib to non-minersl affidavit, de-
claring that the land was non n'minersl
and not suited for mining pursuits
BY this process several instances were
reported in which mining claims were
jumped and the original owners were
ousted from their holdings.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26
DIGS $40 GOLD PIECE
FROM POTATO PATCH
L. l.. Sharp Raises Spuds and
Coin at One and Same
Time.

That Josephine county, Oregon, is
the most resourceful, as well as the
most prolific when it comes to pro-
ductiveness Of the soil, Of any in the
world, is no longer a mooted question.
Its the truth. susceptible of the
strongest proof When farmer can
raiss a good big crop of potatoes and a
crop Of gold and silver coins on the
same piece Of ground at one and the
same time this should be sufficient to
convince even the most skeptical.
This feat has been performed by l..
K Sharp, who resides near the mouth
of Jones creek.
Mr.. Shsrp's farm is what was for
merly the old Curry place and last
season while digging his potatoes he
picked up with the spuds a $40 gold
piece of the date of 1S4S. The coin is
not worn perceptibly. which would
indicate that it was lost before 1t had
been in use very long. At another
time and in very nearly the same
place he plowed up Spanish shilling,
dated 1898. This silver piece shows
evidence Of long usage.
How these coins came to be where
they were found or how long there,
is a mystery. 1t would appear how
ever, that considerable time must
have elapsed for the reason that no
loss Of money has ever been reported
on the place. Who knows but that
further excavation might disclose a
treasure box?
Mr.. Sharp exhibited these coins at
the Courier office last Saturday morn
ing. telling of how they were found.
If your roses or garden need Guilt
waiting get hoe or rake at Cramer
Bros.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26
MARRIED.

TURN R-HEND r ICKSON-At
Grants Pass. Saturday, June 20. q.
O. Turner, of Del Norte County,
Cal, and Minnie Hendriokson, Of
Josephine county, Rev. O. Ii.
Cleaves officiating.
The bride and groom left Sunday
morning for Crescent City, their fu-
ture home.
GILLETTE-HESTON-At the home
OF the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
]. W. Heston, Monday, June 80
Samuel Burns gillette and Miss
Adelaide Heston, Rev. @. II.
Cleaves. officiating.
The young people have both been
residents of this place, the bride
since childhood, and tho groom for
several years, both attending the high
school here. The couple left immedi-
ately for months stay at Crescent
City. after which they will resioe in
Grants Pass.
CLARKE-FYFIELD-Att the home Of
the brides mother, MRS. Mary f.
Dulibon, Grants Pass, Wednesday.
June "a, 1908. Miss Winifred Louise
Fyfield, OF Grants Pass, and Alphey
@. Clarke. Of Glendale, Rev. q. Il.
Cleaves officiating.
The ceremony was held at the fsmi-
ly residence on West G street, in the
afternoon in the presence Of immsdi-
ate relatives Of the contracting parties
only, the couple leaving on the eve
ming train for Newport, where they
will spend their honeymoon. Later,
they will take up their residence in
Glendale where the groom is in bust
ness The bride has been resident Of
Grants Pass since childhood and has
many friends who extend their best
wishes for future happiness
HAMMOCK-HALL-Atthe the home Of
the brides parents. at Weinert
Tex Sunday, June 81, 1908, Leonard
ID. Hammock and Miss Lottie Lila
Hall.
TIE groom was for some time resi-
dent OF Grants Pass, conducting a
Photographic studio, returning last
fall to his home in Texas. He has
many friends here who wish the
young couple happiness and pros.
perity.
POW ARGER-At Grants
Pass, Monday. June %. 1908. Miss
Msrgie Barger and Jerome Powers,
both of Merlin, County Judge Jewell
officiating.
The bride is the daughter Of Mrs. p.
A. DeFries of Merlin, coming
from Everson, Wash, three months
ago to live with her mother, and al.
though she has been resident Of
Merlin for SO short time she has
made many friends. The groom has
been resident OF Merlin for seven
years snd.for the past two years super.
iatendent Of the Pickett Creek mine.
He is a young man OF ability and
worth
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

The death Of Ex.President Grover
Cleveland deprives the country of an
eminent statesman and politician who
las held a unique position for the past
generation. The son of q Presbyter-
ian preacher. his early circumstances
we're meagre but by reason Of the real
metal ingredient In his nature. he
early manifested the genius OF the
statesman, though on attaining his
majority he had selected the law AZ q
voca ton. He Taught school for =
time In the New York State institute
for the blind. He was later selected
assistant district attorney OF Erie
county, New ;York. He was subse.
quentiy sheriff OF Erie county. Cover.
nor of New York state and ran three
times for the presidency being twice
successful. Mr.. Cleveland was moth.
ing IL not firm his administrations
were particularly illustrious. because
Of his own personality and the his.
torisp In writing his biography can
pay Mr.. Cleveland no greater tribute
than to say that he was earnest In his
endesvor for the greatest good to the
greatest number.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26
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LOCAL EVENTS.


Plenty of garden hose remnants at
Cramer Bros.
G. Macbeth and Lille M. Morrison
are lying a the point of death at the
home of friends in Ashland.
Prof. Kay of the University OF
Iowa. arrived in the city last week
and he and DIR. Diller will examine
the mineral formations in this vicini.
ty.
G. A. Collins of Seattle, who is
identified with the railway road COM
mission Of Washington ia in the city
and vicinity and has been looking up
the feasibility Of railroad from
here to the mouth Of Rogue River.
@. Woodruff. a prominent dairyman
of Del Norte County. accompanied by
his son Curtis, is in the city this
week, for the purpose Of taking home
with him a fine blooded calf, from
the Lsdd farm at Portland. which
arrived here this morning. Mr..
Woodruff is a brother Of Mrs. A. Um-
phlett of this city.
Fritz Dean is home from Eugene,
where he has been attending the Uni.
versity.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26
THE GILMAN BED ROCK
MINING COMPANY
Bon rd OF Directors Hold Monthly
kisotins-Affairs OF the Com
pany in Good Con diiion.

sThe regular monthly meeting Of the
Board OF Directors Of Gilman Bed
RooK Mining Co was held in the
office OF the company at Grants Pass
Yesterday, June 25th. The meeting
was attended by quite = number OF
the local stock holders. The following
comprised the Board itself. all OF
whom were present: L, +. Gilman,
President, Il. +. wendover. Secretary
O. G. Clark. A. E. voorhies and II.
L. Herzinger.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved The fl
nsncisl report OF the secretary fol-
lowed, which showed the very healthy
condition the affairs of the company
are in. This company was only in
corporated on March goth last, under
the laws Of Oregon and the financial
report showed that the company has
only $500 TO f2400 yet to raise
through the sale of stock in order to
pay all obligations and put their ma
chine in operation on Rogue River.
The company has available about
"a, 600 shares of stock for this pur.
pose (the total capitalization being
only 1850, 900 shares) which at 25 cents
per share, at which price the stock Is
selling. would net something like
$4,000. All Of this stock, however, 1t
will not be necessary to sell as this
amount OF money will not be needed
10 complete their enterprise. A num-
ber OF subscriptions for stock was re.
ocived during the meeting.
The report OF Manager Gilman then
followed. which developed the fact
that the barges are now completed
and the machine itself will be shipped
to Grants Pass soon from Sacramento
where it is being constructed by The
Phoenix Iron Works. 1t is expected
that the machine will be in operation
in August
The number of Directors was in.
creased from five TO seven members
and N Harlow OF Rosevile. Cal
was eleoetd to fill one of the places.
The remaining members is to be
selected in the near future.
The president named finance com
mittse composed of c. c, CLARK and
II. l.. HerEinger to audit and sign the
reports OF the secretary.
This company is maintaining it.
permanent office with Herainger &
Mitchell. 4lS G Street II iss Grants
Pass enterprise which las already
brought q .unmber of families TO this
city and.more are coming. No doubt
this enterprise is destined TO become a
large factor 10 the development OF
Grants Pass and vicinity, opening up
"a IL does, an entirely new field OF
operation in the drying and mining o;
Rogue River bed rock, which is i'm.
mensely rich In gold.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26
Dissolution of Pa artnership.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership lately subsisting between
us, the undersigned.W. L. Dooley and
John Smithpeter carrying on business
as a cigar store, billiard hall and
rooming house at Grants Pass, Ore
gon, under the style or firm name Of
Dooley & Smithpeter, was on the 12th
day of June, 1908, dissolved by mu-
tual consent, and that the business in
future will be carried on by the said
John Smithpeter alone who will pay
all debts and liabilities and receive
all moneys payable to the late firm.
Witness our hands this 18th day OF
June, 1908.
W. L. DOOLEY,
JOHN SMITHPETER.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

James Sohoolcraft Sherman, who
was nominated by the republican
national convention for the vice.presi'
dsnoy, is lawyer, a resident of
Utica, N. Y, and president Of the
Utica Trust Il Deposit Company, He
was born in Utica, October "a. 1855.
graduated from Hamilton College in
1887. and received the degree OF L. L.
ID. in 1908. He was admitted to the
bar in 1880, WAS elected Mayor of
Utica in 1884. was chairman Of the
Nav York State republican conven.
tiou in 1895 and 1900. He entered
congress from the Twenty third New
York District in 1887, serving till
1891, served from the. Twenty fifth
New York District from 1893 to 1908,
and was elected in 1908 from the
Twenty seventh District, to serve
until 1903.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26
"BE A BOOSTER. 4"

DE n DCCtD - H''
Do you know there's lots of people
Sittin round in every town,
Growlin' like broody chicken,
Knookin ever good thing downf
Don { ycu be that kind O. cattle,
Cause there amt no use on EARTH
You jest be q booster rooster,
Crow and boost for all your worth.
II our town needs boostin, booster
Don't hold back and wait TO see
II some other feller's willin'-
Sail right in, this country's free;
No ones got a mortgage on 1t.
II is yours as much as his.
II your town Is shy on boosters,
You get iu the boostin' biz
If things don't jest seem to suit You,
And the worl' seems kinder wrong.
What's the matter with boostin'
Just to help the thing alongr
Cause If things should stop agoin
. We'd be in sorry plight,
You just keep that. horn a-blowin',
Boost 'er up with all yonr might,
II you see some feller trying
For to make some project go.
You can boost 1t up trifle,
That's cue to let him know
That you're not going to knock 1t,
Just because 1t amt your shout.
But you're goin to boost little.
Cause he got the best thing out.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

He-Dariing. don't you know that II
is unlucky TO postpone a weddingl
She-I can't help that Ny dressmak,
er is I'll, and I'm afraid II would be
more unlucky II l were to so and get
married before having all the clothes
| want made while my father is still
willing to pay for them.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26
DIED.
CLARION Monday. June %. 1908,
the infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. c. Clark.

a l5'jewel Elgin movement gold
watch will be given away at Bob
Msnstield's July Slst. Do you want
itf 6-e6 St
The Alameda mine received three
cars Of new machinery this week
which is now being installed at the
mine, over on Galice creek.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

J. o. Booth leaves Saturday for
Denver to attend the national demo.
cratic convention. MIR. Booth having
been elected delegate at large at the
Portland CONVENTION.
Hammooks for these warm days
n large assortment at Crsmer Bros.
No sensational OF questionable mat.
ter allowed In the Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

FOR EXOHANGE-Elegant new six
room house with all modern con.
veniences. fully improved popular
cross town street. Near Oakland
and S. F. car and ferry lines.
40x1S5 feet lot Small house in rear
renting for $40 per mouth. Total
renting value about as per month.
Want Southern Oregon Agricultural
OF timber lands Of $4500 value or
cash difference; trade cash basis
Addr-ss owner. 1899 Ashby Ave,
Berkeley. Cal. 4-S II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

A Refrigerator will save many
penny during the bot weather. You
will find good ones at Cramer Bros.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

Placer blanks at the Courier Office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

LOST-Ladies open faced gold watch
with leather fob, Finder return to
Letcher's and receive reward. 6.29 1t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

EXPERIENCED Sawyer and Engi.
neer wants situation at either. Ad.
dress P. o. Box 69, Grants Pass.
6.l2 tt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

FOR SALE-One single top buggy,
in good repair. N. Day, D street,
second house west of Sd. 8-19 At
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Extra
choice bottom land. Price right.
Will take part cash down or some
good property on cash basis. Close
in city lot for stock of goods or
team horses and wagon. Phone 621,
j. d. Drake. 8-l9 2t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

+. A. PIERCE-ReRistered Angoras,
Flock headed by one of the famous
bucks Of the king Arthur" also
other bucks of different strains Of
breeding. Does Of the noted strains.
Backs for sale, Merlin, Ore. 3-27 If
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

Legal blanks at the Courier ossee
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

COW-Good family COW for sale.
Address Mrs. Close, Wilderville.
BAG II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

FOR SALE-The fine residen 20
property Of H. A. ROTERMUND,
two blocks from Masonic Hall. En-.
qHire at Paddock's Marble Works
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

MCCORMICK Mower. used one day,
in perfect order. at a bargain. Mrs.
L. E. Gilbert, R. F. d. No. 2, ,,or
Grants Pass telephone 107X3. 6.2 Ct
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

GOOD Sugar Pine shakes for sale at
Kinney's Grocery store. 6-12 tt,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

FOR SALE-Good sugar pine shakes.
Enquire Kenney's Grocery, 5.S If
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

PIANO INSTRUCTIONs-Call at
Rowell's music store if you wish
piano lessons. 6.l9 A.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

ONE SPAN good work borses, one
driving or saddle horse for sale
cash or on terms. Wilson Mercan.
tile Co.. Leland. 4.24 tt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

FRANK BURNETT-Upholstering,
mission furniture made to order.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-26

WILL rent you good farm, seven
miles of city. Best terms given
Write Box %, or see me. residence
corner Oak and Park streets J. NJ.
Adams.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-20

nq Nflraa'4n aod 'dnl sf country
needs Tal, TO esr77 On Die Roosevelt.
ppliHes
pls s'aie|nent ln part 's ss follaRa
81 shali Vote for aIr. Taft teeeilsc !
believe hia erection viii iasure pros
periiy . the farmer the mechrnic. tae
business man andths country general.
ne COB and
Coma tin III economic
tons aile citing tlis copla pilb
iic weltate
ne has had large and responsible
eSpefieaee h public aftairs ind ilas
dtschafged his many jportant public
duties vel. faithfully ana patrioticaI.
u with repeated PROOFS Of his great
admIIist ratiye ability.
.He Is q strcHe, foreefut. straight
forward man, direct and frank In
speech and set and 8itnouS Hlbtefs
tpge or evasion.
10
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-20
Personals.

Mrs. Julia Brown has been quite
sick for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Shields and
daughter, Margaret. Of Washington.
Pa, who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. b. A. Wilson, left yesterday to
visit at Morgantown.
Mrs. Floyd stealey, Of Stevens
street is recovering from a few days
Illness.
Mrs, Mayme Ruble was at Manning
ton Yesterday
Miss nellie shuttlesworth, ws,o has
spent the past two weeks here, return
ed to her home at Little Falls yester-
day accompanied by Mr.. E. \. Bishop,
who will spend a couple Of days at
that place.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-20
WON'T VOTE
FOR BRYAN
PROMINENT DEMOCRAT IN lLLlN.
OBS TELLS WHY HE WILL
SUPPORT TAFT.

D. . 70 ".
CHICAGO, H., Oct. 2o-Aiter thir.
.ty years as a Democrat, Frank N.
Jones, secretary Of the American Trust
and Savings Bank, who served under
President Cleveland for four years as
first assistant postmaster general, has
announced that he will vote for VIII.
liam H. Taft.
Ina signed statement to the Repub-
.lican National Committee the former.
post Office official gives his reasons
for renouncing Bryan and tho Demo
cratic party, saying that he does not
want prosperity to be imperiled by The
"unsOund experimental policies" of