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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-24
BUILDING A 30O.FooT CONCRETE
DAM ACROSS BRIGGS CREEK
ITS COST TO BE $4,000
II. j. Bernard, the Famous Mining
Man, Has Arranged for the
Equipment of Property.

The Freehold Mining syndicate,
an incorporated company OF which
organization Mr.. Y. j. Bernard, the
noted Nevada mining man, Is In per-
sonal charge and is putting In q
large dam on their property on
Briggs creek at the mouth OF Swede
creek. This Is the y old Walldon
property which has the general repu-
tatlon OF being a rich placer. II con-
sists OF 450 acres. The dam men
toned will be 800 feet long and 20
feet in height. made OF cement and
stone and will furnish the water for
five hydraulic 1S inch pipes. The
improvements will cost $4,000, but
the money will be expended, ms II
will permit the working OF the entire
property, which will take many years
to exhaust This mine is located
about Is miles up Briggs breek from
the Wonder postoffice. Mr. Bern
ard has had force OF men at work
on the property since early In the
spring and much headway has been
made In the development. The dam
Is the same for which construction
bids were called for In the columns
OF the Courier some weeks ago. We
learn that II is expected the construc-
tion work on the dam will be COM
pleted early next spring and work
on the mine will be commenced with
out delay. A strong force OF men
will be employed. The water being
abundant and under control mining
will be continued all the year round.
This property has on II a hundred
foot ledge of the famous ore found
in the Almeda formation. The To-
cation IL on the opposite side OF the
mountain from the Almeda and as
the crow flies, about seven miles dis
tant. II has long been known that
the Almeda formation extended for
many miles across the country Mr.,
Bernard IL n man OF large experience
in mining and II is fortunate that he
has found his way into this district.
M his services have been greatly
needed He was one OF the most sue
cessful miners. not only Of Nevada.
but OF Australia, New Zealand and
several other countries Men who
have employed him and followed his
advice have invariably made money.
He came in town few days ago and
remained a couple OF days TO attend
TO business matters and on Monday
night took the train for Portland
where he resides. His intention II
to return 10 Grants Pass about Janu-
airy 10 The coming year he VIII
have large interests In other points
in this county and will be Joined by
well known capitalists In enterprises
OF great moment IN this section,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-24

much praise is due to this lady for
her successful efforts. The pupils
sold tickets for the entertainment
and much lively competition was ex-
hibited among the different rooms to
see which would secure the prize
Offered for the largest number of tic
Kets sold. Miss Mcvain's room, 4th
grade in the East school, was victori-
Gus in this contest and was awarded
the prize, which was $40. With this
money was purchased two pictures
for the school room, Millet's "Sheep"
and Landseer's Saved"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-24
GALICE MINING DISTRICT WILL
BE THOROUGHLY EXPLOITED
BY EXPERIENCED MINERS
Largest Operations i'm the History of
Southern Oregon Are to BE
Inaugurated.

The Courier is pleased to an
nounce that during the coming sea-
son of 1910 there will be inaugur-
ated in the big Galce district large
amount of practical work in mining
for which the capital has already
been provided. The work in con-
temptation will require the eXpendi-
ture of $4,000,O00 and this large
sum has been furnished by mining
men who know the business from
the bottom up. This big combina-
ton of money and experience means
much to Southern Oregon and especi-
ally to Grants Pass, and it is to be
hoped that our citizens will make the
most of it. Investigation into the
mines of the extensive Galice dis
trict have been going on for many
months but 1t was not until a few
days ago that the parties in interest
completed their deal and put up the
capital needed to carry through the
enterprises in hand. The Courier
has been requested not to give the
names of either mines or men until
certain certificates Of Incorporation
are filed and titles to properties per-
fected. but we can assure our read
ers that the facts are as stated and
that the mining interests of Jose
phine county were never before IN
as good a condition as they are to-
day and we can say that 1910 will be
the banner year in the history OF
mining in the wonderful Galice dis
trict. This is what the Courier mas
been working to accomplish all ol
the present year. That success mas
crowned the efforts of practical mer
in the mining world who have beer
laboring to get capital and expert
ence to open some of the best proper
ties on the Pacific Coast, will give
great satisfaction to thousands O
people, not only in Southern Oregon
but in many other places.
II has long been desired to attrac
the attention of certain mining peo
ple of Nevada, California and othe
points and now that II has been &C
complished little remains to be ask
ed for by those earnest workers wh'
have done their part in this import
ant capitalization of these properties
It may not be understood by out
siders that the Gallce mining dis
trict covers large territory an
that II is one OF the richest In tn
country. All that It has needed ma
been transportation and capital I
open up its wealth of gold, silve
and copper. Aside from what ma
been said about the mines we are II
formed that the long talked OF ele'
trio road to connect with the Soutf
ern Pacific will soon be built an
the Alemeda smelter will be starte
mp as soon as the men who are no
at work can complete the erection
the machinery.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-24
Home Talent a Biz Success.

The home talent "0n Plymouth
Rock" given by the high school pu-
pills at the opera house on last FRI
day evening was complete success,
and all who attended were delighted
with the first class style in which
the play was presented. The play
was given under the direction of Miss
Ethel j. Chapman. instructor In
music with Grants Pass schools, and
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-24
STAND BY THE
COMMERCIAL CLUB
Money Spent Making Resources
Known TO the World Returns
Promptly.

In these holiday times it is Just
the season to take up the subject of
helping the Commercial Club to ad-
vertise the resources of Josephine
county. We have room for 10000
settlers to help us plant orchards and
vineyards; ten thousand more to
grow alfalfa and other forage, as well
as grain of all kinds. Then we need
another 10000 to help develop our
gold and copper mines. No mining
district in any country can offer bet
ter inducements. We can offer an
all the year round climate to 10000
invalids, who If they will come to
| this country before II is too late, can
enjoy the climate cure and become
once more robust in health. These
thousands of people will be OF great
service in developing the many valu-
able resources of this county. If we
will all turn in and help the CONNER
cial Club provide the advertising
matter these thousands will come.
The spirit of the age points westward
to the many of the New England.
middle and western states and we
have only to send them an invitation
to insure their coming to Josephine
county. The Grants Pass Commercial
Club Is our representative body and
It is fitting and proper that this or
ganization send out invitations in
our behalf early in the new year. Let
us resolve to send our advertising
matter out by the first of February
so as to catch the homeseekers eX-
cursions. We will be able TO get ten
J times more benefit from early adver-
tislng than we can for that which Is
done later for the very good reason
that there are from 10000 to 1907
600 people who will come to Port
p land with these excursions during
r the months of March and April ant
: Il Is these people We must as far al
= possible reach before tney leave theiI
} homes, and this can be done by send
: ing out our literature by Februar,
!. the 1st
e The Commercial Club simply need
: to be provided with the money to b
1 able to do the advertising and the
e can only get it through the liberality
S loyalty and patriotism ol the peopl
o of Josephine county. Our adyerti'
r ing this year must be done on
s broader scale than ever before so q
!. to make this expenditure bring r.
= suits. The money furnished for tf
i exploitation of our resources quicl
d " returns to us through our hote
d and general business houses. III
" man who buys land must clear h
,f acres ready for crops, build a hon
and other necessary buildings, pu
chase farm and house supplies fro
month to month and keep a stea'
h stream OF money pouring into me
l. camille establishments and in th
T. way handsome returns are made
s. our business men for all money a
d vanced. The professional man
h remembered by the new settler a
" he comes in for his share Of the
,s ditional money he distributes.
n you want prosperity stand by {
d Commercial Club.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-24

Mrs. Ellen Hunter arrived here
Monday to spend the HOLIDAYS with
her mother. Mrs Rowley Mrs.
Hunter. who was formerly Miss FL
len Rowley, Of this city, is now en-
gagged IN Mission work In Portland.
being field worker for the state
board. On her way here from Port
land she has been giving lectures
In this line and she will speak nj the
Christian church In this city on Sun
day evening Mrs Hunter has made
thorough study of this work and
her lecture on Sunday evening II
sure 20 be full OF interest TO all who
hear her.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-24

and under almost any conditions.
which demonstration has been thor
oughly made, the vines having been
distributed throughout the county.
II each of the competitors Continue
to give these vines the same care that
they gave them this summer, after
two years time they will receive an
annual prize of bumper crop OF
Flaming Red Tokay grapes, which
will be superior to any Others grown
in the United States, as It has been
shown that Tokay grapes grown in
this locality excel on this continent.
II you had 5-acre vineyard plant
ed and would give II the same care
each year that you have given your
vine this year. your vineyard woud
take care of you luxuriously during
your natural life and leave a monu-
ment of your skill as a grape grower
perience in the care of this vine that
grapes can be grown cheaply and
they need but little care. Do you
know anything more pleasant. prof
table or independent than life on n
5-acre vineyard, which, II cared for
as you have this vine, will pay you
at least $500 per acre.
will send you copy of the paper
giving a list of all prizes awarded
as furnished me this afternoon by
the judges, Mayor II, c. Kinney, VIII
Scoville, president and manager of
the Rogue River Fruit Exchange,
and George A. Hamilton, owner of
the Riverside fruit farm.
Thanking you for the interest you
have taken in this contest, and wish
ing you Merry Xmas, am,
Sincerely yours,
w. b. SHERMAN.
This is a happy elimination of the
grape contest, which has continued
from April TO the end OF the grow
Ing season, and II has been an object
lesson, not only to those personally
engaged In the contest, but TO all
who may be interested in grape
growing.
No man has done more to popu-
larize the Flaming Tokay grape than
has Mr., Sherman. In season and out
OF season he has presented its claims
TO the public and never has lost an
opportunity to advance It's interests
BY his loyalty TO the cause he has
fairly won for Grants Pass the honor.
ed cognomen of "The Tokay City
In no instance has this work beer
done selfishly In his own interest
, Ont Of this contest he makes no NOR,
than any other real estate man. tn,
whole town and the country vii
share in the results.
Sherman's work for the Toka,
grape has interested Reed Bros, o
o. Kansas City. and Williams Bros, o
I Portland, with him in the fruit bust
( ness and they have purchased trac
1 of fruit land consisting OF seyera
Y thousand acres reaching from Mer
T. lin almost TO Grants Pass, This I
g probably the largest fruit proposl
tion In the state. and is also some q
q the best fruit lands IN the Rogu
8 River valley 40 per cent Is blac
y river bottom loan, 80 per cent hlg
r grade red soil, first bench land, an
p about 10 per cent warm grant
lands particularly adapted to III
Continued on Page S.)
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-24

Garland Stoves and Ranges always
give satisfaction. Sold only be Cra-
mer Bros.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-24
A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO OUR READERS

The Courier with this wishes readers
Merry Christmas with all that the saluaton implies
Make truly glad timeyes occasion.
Tended that Christmas should be affair."
houd De happy, joyous
it this way: f
Old Christmas is come for house
And scorn to be guilty of a
lhen come boys, and welcome; he chief
heres plum pudding roast minced pies
Ihen let us be merry and good cheer
And remember old Christmas but comes once year.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-19
Notice.
To tie Tar Payers Of Leon County:

To the Tar Payers Of Leon County:
YOUR SPECIAL ATTENTION IS CALLED
10 section l6. Chapter 1895. Laws Of Florida.
wherein it is made the duty Of every person
owning or having the control, management, agon-
cy &C.. Of property Of Whatsoever character that
n subject % taxation under the laws Of this State
20 make return Of same for taxation 10 the County
Assessor ~ Taxes, 90 or before April LIST" Where
you have bought real property, please BE- sure 20
bring noe your deed for same, 10 have Il properly
peEcrrod. For your personal property, viii be
glad 30 furnish you with the Official printed blanks
10 describe same As ] am Obliged % close my
books on April lat would urgently request that
you furnish me with your returns before that
date.
WILLIAM o. AMEs.
Assessor Of Taxes Leon County
TALLAHASSEE. fla, Jan. IA. 1909. 47-l0t
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-19

Pains

Ny mother is a great suf-
ierer from rheumatism, and DIR.
Miles Anti-Pain Pills IS the only
remedy that relieves her"
i MRS. G. DAVENPORT,
Royce6eld, N. J.
The pains of rheumatism are
almost invariably relieved with
Or. Miles Anti-Pain Pills. They
also overcome that nervous irri-
tation which prevents sleep be-
cause they soothe the nerves. To
chronic suffers they are invalu-
able. When taken as directed,
they relieve the distress and
save the weakening influence Of
pain, which so frequently pros
trates. Many sufferers use them
whenever occasion requires with
the greatest satisfaction, why
not you? They do not derange
the stomach nor create a habit.
Why not try them? Get a pack
age from your druggist. Take it
according to directions, and if
1t does not benefit he will return
your money.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-19
NOTICEI

In the County's Judges Court, Leon
County. State Of Florida.
Prank Knapp and r. A. Crouchcr. Partners lately
doing Business a. Knapp a Croucher, Plnintiffa
" "a. Farnell Defendant. -Aasumpsit At
tnchment
70 "a. Farneil and All Other Persons Interested
In che above Cause.
YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED TO APPEAR
% this actiOu % Monday, April 5lh. 1893. BE-
inc tie Rule Day Of April next or Judgment viii
b. taken against you b. default
FRANK KNAPP AND =. A. CROUCHER
partners lately doing business a. Knapp a
Crouchor, Plaintiffs. i-tt
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-19

TO Thee Whom Il MAY Concern.
NOTICE ls HEREBY GIVEN THAT A BILL
- VII b pro1onie, 70 the DgNt Legislature b.
tnl AlunEtI Nclul.llllionefa Of Leon county vita
Fieq % having TIE uouie enacted into 3 law pro
Na'Ing lcf t1e e1iahilehn1cnt. mairfaininq work
- and rcpairinr ne puhiic Fuada IN aid county
and faiAlnH taxes Tor such purpose. and rn1uiIfnF
DrlurnaI ucIk ~ tha roadn On certain ensrl'
N4Ddeyr ,. ". COLLINS. eastman
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-19

Kzamination IN Tailahsasoe. MAJ IS Intondinr
applicants should BERN preparution az once.
sample Queltiona add How C0scrnment Posi-
lions are Secured. cent 1ce. Inferssfate
schools. "a I0Waave. Cedaf Rapids, Iowa. bi-7t
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-19

..5ade a. required hy Section g. Chapter .55o6.
Acts 1907.
Showing the amount Of taxes charged 10 the
Tax Colloctor" Of Leon County. Florida 20 BE-
collected FOR the current year 1904 and the appOr-
tionmcnt Of the same 30 the several funds for
which taxes have been levied:
Total tax for the year 1S0s------ ti6s5aO0
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-01-27
Parcel Post Will Help Merchants.

A petition is being circulated
among Yakima business men pro-
testing against the Burnham parcel
post bill on the ground that its pas
sage would be a direct aid to the big
mail order houses in eastern cities
at the expense of merchants in small
towns.
If any provisions have crept into
the bill which would result in this
kind of favoritism, the original in
tention of the measure is defeated.
1t is not positively known that such
is the case.
The chief purpose of the parcels
which he now lacks and for ,
it was shown that there is a demand.
in the early days of rural free deliv-
cry, when the carriers were permitted
to execute private commissions in
town for people on their routes. 1t
is certain that this service will help
material in the rural uplift.
While not intended to favor any
particular class of merchants, ii is
natural that the parcel post should
make business for local stores. The
postoffice department recommended
that the parcels post be limited to
rural routes Any further extension
of it would bring the government
into competition with the express
companies.
So it is conceivable that farmers
who now patroniZe the mail order
houses will often send to town for
goods instead, when they can get
them more quickly and in heavier
packages by means of the parcels
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-01-27
YAKIMA BANKS
FIFTH PLACE
LEAD NAVY LARGER CITES
Only Four Communities of the State,
Says Official Report, Exceed
in Deposits.

: North Yakima banks stand in fifth
!; ,lace in the state of Washington, &C
,ording to the official reports COM
piled by Rogers Financial Record,
only the banks of Seattle. Tacoma.
Spokane and Walla Walla exceeding
the local institutions in amount of
deposits when the last statement was
made, in November The North Yak
ina bank deposits exceed those Of
Aberdeen, Bellingham and Everett,
as we'll as all the minor cities of the
state.
The report shows that North Yaki-
mas five banks had deposits that to-
tailed $3,292,793, while Walla Walla,
next larger in size, had $4,057,947.
Exerett, which has the nearest APP
proach to North Yakima of minor
cities, had $3,264,2S5.
Since the bank statement was call
ed there has been an increase of cap
italization and of deposits in the To-
cal financial institutions, the capital
of the five banks being $5O5, 900. as
against $355,OO0, reported in No
vember. The Yakima National has
increased from $4,000 to 100000
and the Yakima Valley from $50, 900
to $4,000.
Yakima county also leads many
counties of the state, only being eX-
ceeded by King, Pierce, Spokane,
Walla Walla and Whitman. This is
despite the fact that the deposits of
the Sunnyside National bank and the
new Citizens State bank of Mabton
are not recorded.
There are eight banks in Yakima
county outside of North Yakima, in
Guiding two in Toppenish. two in
Sunnyside and two in Mabton, and
one each in Wapato and Granger.
The total deposits. not counting tho
two banks previously mentioned, is
recorded as $4,031,21S.7S.
While the bank statements COM
piled are a reflection Of excellent con-
ditions of the county's banks, it Is
generally believed that there will be
heavy increase in deposits in 1909.
Many men are coming from the east
with the intention Of developing
property coming under irrigation, and
this is certain to bring new funds
into the county, while the sale of
large amounts of produce held from
last year for the spring market will
swell bank accounts OF the ranchers.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-01-27
TAKE CONTROL
OF ROADS AWAY
FROM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Report From Olympia That Legisla-
tive Action Along That Line IL
Proposed.

Control of road building. accord
ing TO an olympia dispatch that has
reached North Yakima. may be taxi
en- away from the county commission
ers. Such is said to be a plan formu-
lated by legislators of some of the
larger cities, who want the safe to
have entire control of road build
ing.
Representative r. A. Jackson has
written to the Yakima county COM
mssioners asking them to support
bill that he has introduced This
bill would take away the state work
in road building, which is not exactly
what the county commissioners of
Yakima county desire.
County officials who saw the letter
of Jackson said that they believed the
present road laws were better than
either of the propositions submitted,
but they favor an increased expendi-
ture under the state aid law for good
roads.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-01-27
TAXATION IS
HARD PROBLEM
OREGON LEGISLATURE HARD Put
Hatpins and Whipping Post Arc Put
Law Not Explained.

SALEM, Jan. 26,-To untangle
the trouble caused by a decision of
the supreme court that fixed the ra-
ito of the state tax as unconstitution-
al measure will he introduced in
the house tomorrow providing that
within seven days after the bill Is
signed temporary board of eQuali-
cation. consisting of the governor. the
secretary of state and the state treas
value o. the assessable property in
the several counties of the state. To
gain this data, the board has the
rower 70 subpoena assessors and 9TH
crs and after gaining this informa-
ticn the board shall determine the
amount of revenue necessary for the
state and pro rata it among the coun-
ties as equitably as possible. This
will not interfere with the present
county rolls, which are being extend
ed.
An emergency measure will he fol
lowed later in the session by bill
providing for permanent board OF
equalization and the adoption of a
system for state taxation hereafter.
An emergency bill was drafted at the
suggestion of Justice Bean. whose
decision overthrow the fixed rate
which had been III effect for seven
years. The bill to abolish the whip
Ping post was defeated in the house
this afternoon and the bill prohibit
ing the wearing of hatpins in excess
been introduced in the senate abolish
ing loan sharks.