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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10
lingo Connected by Phone.

After Strenuous efforts on the part
of a number of hustling Hugo people
that lively burg is connected with
Grants Pass by telephone with some
thing like 20 parties on the line.
There was an effort to bring the
Hugo, Merlin and Galice telephone
lines into Grants Pass over one line
with a switch board at Merlin and
the line was partly constructed, but
it was finally announced by the Pa
cities that Hugo would have to come
in as a farmer line. This, Of course
is much preferable to no phone, but
| it would be much more convenient
and satisfactory calling parties with
fewer subscribers on the line and a
local central.
There is also a line coming into
Grants Pass from the Robinson dis
trict down the river, with free
switching to all city subscribers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

Upon arriving at the Reymers home
the girls were given threads of cob
web, at the end Of which they found
their fortune, after following 1t
out. Some of these were very anus
ing. A basket was then brought
forth and each girl was presented
with a clothespin, tissue paper and
needle and thread, and commanded
to produce the likeness OF a man"
This was rather hard on the men,
but as there were none of the stern
er sex present, the girls were ex-
cusable in doing the best they could
in producing substitutes. After all
were completed, Mrs. Reymers was
blindfolded and selected a man
| from the bunch belonging to Miss
] Orc Wilson and she was presented
with the prize, pretty little china
cream pitcher. At about this time
the door bell rang and letter was
found in the mail box addressed to
Miss Edith McColm and containing
bunch of keys. The letter was
from Cupid" and he expressed his
regrets that he could not be present
but presented the keys to the diff
ferent rooms in which Miss McColm
would find her presents. In the
dining room was found the silver and
china; in the bathroom, linen towels,
etc. Cupid was very generous, and
Miss Edith was delighted with the
beautiful presents received, as well
as the delightful entertainment af-
forded. One of the most amusing
incidents of the evening was a mock
marriage which was participated in
by two of the ladies present, another
lady doing the honors of the offici-
ating minister. Those present were;
Mrs. Grace Lions, Mrs. Alice Car
Ion, Mrs. Blanche Dean Harvey
Mrs. Eva Coe; Misses Ruth Dean
Orc Wilson, Bess and Edith Nc
Colin, Ida Fyfield, Kate Newell
Clara Trefern, Dot Cook, Vera and
Minnie Reymers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1909.
ARTICLES ON IRRIGATION.

The conditions which surround ir-
rigation in the district around Grants
Pass are such as to require careful
study in order that it may be made
successful. The application OF water
to the at present rather limited dis
trict which comes under the ZOO
foot ditch northeast of town, has
been a help, however, to those who
raised crops by irrigation this year,
and 1t gave an opportunity to study
practical irrigation. The Courier
some months ago urged the necessity
on the part of our farmers OF making
a study of the application of water
TO the soil, and to assist in this En-
gineer Elias Ruud was asked to dis
cuss the subject in these columns.
This he did in practical way which
gave such satisfaction to those inter-
ested and his articles laid the founda-
tion for advanced studies In the ap-
plication of water. Mr.. Ruud In this
issue of the Courier publishes his
fourth article and deals with irriga-
tion on hillsides, subject Of the
highest Importance to land owners of
this section. These four articles by
this able writer are very valuable at
this time to those who will in large
way take up irrigation the coming
year under our local ditches. 1t will
be seen that the present article con-
tains many suggestions of real merit
and careful reading is necessary to
secure the greatest benefit This
article will be found on the first
page.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10
HACKETT-PADDOCK - A

HACKETT- PADDOCK - At the
home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. B. Paddock, OF this
city, on Wednesday. September 3,
1909, Roy X. Hackett and Miss
Mary NJ. Paddock, both of Grants
Pass.
The wedding was a very quiet al
fair, only the immediate relatives
and a few invited guests being pres
ent. The ceremony was performed
at 9 o'clock in the evening by Rev.
F. C. Lovett, assisted by Rev. DR..
Leslie. Both these young people
are well known here, they having
resided in Grants Pass since child
hood Mr.. Hackett has held the
position of assistant cashier at the
First National Bank for two years
past and is a young man highly re-
spected for his excellent character
and his strict attention to business,
which has made him successful in all
his undertakings The bride is a
Young lady of many admirable
qualities, refined and accomplished
and for the past two years has been
in San Francisco, where she has
been a missionary for Hamilton
Square church Mr.. and Mrs. Hack
EFT are spending their honeymoon on
camping trip and will return TO
this city next week to reside.
HARVEY Y-McCOLM-At the home
of the brides parents in Grants
Pass, Oregon, Thursday, Septem-
Der 8, 1909, Lloyd Harvey and
Miss Edith McColm, both Of this
city.
The wedding ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Robt. Mclean at
500 p. M, only the immediate re-
latives being present Mr.. Harvey
has grown to manhood in this city,
and is a young man of sterling quail
ties and splendid character For the
past several years he has held a
clerkship with the Grants Pass
Hardware Co. The bride is young
lady endowed with all the beauties of
character which have made her popu-
lar and loved by all who know her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey left on the
9:47 train for Seattle, where they
will spend their honeymoon at the
fair, returning to this city to make
their home, The best wishes of a
host Of friends are theirs for a hap
py future.
MITCHELL-McINTYRE-At Grants
Pass, Oregon, Wednesday, Sep
tember !, 1909, Frank Mitchell
of Galice, and Miss Mildred Nc.
Intyre, of this city.
JOHNSON-PERDUE--At the home
of e. A. Daniels, Grants Pass, Ore,
gon, Wednesday, September
1909, Chas. l.. Johnson and Miss
Mary E. Perdue, both of Grants
Pass; Rev. Mr.. Bristow officiating
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10
That Watering Trough.

For about two years c. c. Gillette
of the Grants Pass Feed store, has
Deen acting the part of public bene-
factor by furnishing watering
trough filled with fresh water daily
and hourly awaiting the farmers
horses when they came to town
Every day in the year, not only the
farmers horses but the city man S
team drank from this crystal foun-
tain of perpetual replenishing and
the merciful man, who is always
merciful to his beast, rejoiced over
the philanthropy of this wise feed
merchant. All this leads us to say
more of these home phianthropists
are needed. There should be other
watering places in the city. Once the
Sugar Pine store had such water
ing trough which, after repeated re-
pairings, finally went out of commits
sion and was not replaced. Here is
an opportunity to do a noble act for
that best friend of man, the horse.
Just watch when the horses from the
south side of the river drive up to
Gillette's place-you will always no.
tice that each animal will look
pleased when they meet this friend
of the horse.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

Rev. A. R. Maclean leaves Monday
for Cottage Grove to attend the an
nual conference of the M, E. church.
which opens Wednesday. During MS
absence Rev. Loughridge Will oc-
cupy the pulpit.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

On Monday evening a "Misccl-
unoous shower was given for Miss
Edith McColm by Miss Vera Rcy-
mcrs at her homo on Seventh street
About 10 guests were invited. l2 of
whom responded, each bringing am
article To- swell the shower for
Miss MyCom the articles consist
iug of Iuyn sJl,cr china, etc, which
am eo ,0 make % delightful rullt,.
tiuu ior 90 u.Wly married couple.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10
COMING EVENTS.

September lS, Monday Miss Emma
Tellord's kindergarten ro-opons.
October 6, Wednesday Third an
mal exhibition Of Southern ore
Bon District Agricultural Society.
continuing three days.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

A social gathering of neighbors
took place at the Rogue River park
on Wednesday afternoon. The ga
thering was in the form of picnic
and there were about 25 present.
The dinner was all that could be
desired consisting of everything
good to eat and everyone did full
justice to It, After dinner was over
1t was found that there was enough
left for supper and those who did
not have to return to the city to
attend to business, remained in the
cool, shady park ali afternoon and
ate their supper there, returning to
the city in the evening. The
park is "a favorlte spot for picnic
gatherings and hardly a day passes
without a picnic party of some kind
there.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

BROWN Leghorn hens for sale, 1wo
dozen at Sc per dozen; 5-mootbe
old pullets at 81 per dozen, Mrs
E. Erickson, Wilderville. phore
$50. oort
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Four first-class r,1,.
cows, making 1 pound of huttsr
per day. A. M. Jess, R. F, n Ma
2, Grants Pass, Ore. s.0s.,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

A party consisting of Mr. and
Mrs. NJ. Clemens and daughters,
Misses Gretchen and Catherine, DR..
and Mrs. f. d. Stricken, Misses jose
phine and jeanette Moss and Fred
erick Bartlett went to Woodville
Thursday morning to spend the day
on fishing and picnic excursion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Moss Joined the
party in the afternoon, making the
trip by automobile. A splendid
outing was enjoyed by the party and
they returned to this city in the
evening, having been very success
full in the angling line, as fish were
plentiful and all were experts at
catching them.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

Last Sunday jolly party of 13
started early in the morning for
Grave on a picnic excursion and to
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Smith
at the mill, The gentlemen were
conspicuous by their absence, there
being only three in the crowd, but
this fact did not deter from the jolly
good time enjoyed. Those who went
on the excursion were Mr.. and Mrs.
Amos Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. f. d,
Eisman and Frederick, Mrs. Sam
Meas, Misses frankie, Bell and Ethel
Letcher, Marguerite Cleveland,
Edith Tycer, Ada Lewis and Raw
ley Plumley, In spite of the fact
that there were 13-unlucky num-
Der ON this picnic, the young peo-
ple proved that lS, at least in this
instance, was an exceedingly lucky
number and report the time OF their
lives, On arriving at Grave they
found Mrs, Harry Smith busily en-
gagged in preparing a sumptuous din
ner and they received a royal well
come Long tables were set un-
der the big shade trees and the
crowd had with them oyerythtne
good to eat, which, added to the
choice yiands they found waiting for
them at Grave, made a spread tit for
la king. The day was spent In one
round OF pleasure and the party re-.
turned to this city In the evening,
we'll satisfied with their days out.
Ing
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

FOR SALE-Timber claim, SWK
Sec. "a, Twp 81, 7 West, Jose.
phine county. For particulars
address H Walter, conductor, ard
Townsend street, S. P. Co., San
Francisco, Cal 9-9.tt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

FOR sALE-S-room house, lot i'm
by $50, good location. Prico $500,
half down, balance SIS per month
See H. L. Herzinger, 41S @ St.
Dran's rass' 9.S-2t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

in private family
for two girls, 12 and s years old,
during school session. C. e. Sell
leck, Murphy, Oregon. 9-1O-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

GASOLINE-Chas. Costaln all,
gasoline at the park. e.9s.,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

YOUNG man wants position as cook
(2nd) or clerk in hotel Roy
Powers, Grants Pass. 9-1O-2t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

Louis Vanise entertained his
Sunday school class in royal man
ner Tuesday evening. The young
people were first treated to a water
melon feed in the park, after which
he took them for delightful drive
in the evening. The children
are ready for a repetition of the pic
mic at any time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

Early Sunday morning picnic
party left Grants Pass for Wilder
willie to spend the day in the woods
along Slate creek and enjoy life for
a day in the free, open air The
party was made up of the following:
Mr., and Mrs. Smith Cook, Mr.. and
Mrs, Herman Horning, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Young and Master Sydney,
Mrs. Alice Carbon, Misses Dot Cook,
Clara Young, and Messrs Fred Cook,
Harry Cook, George Snow and Ralph
Dean The day was delightfully."-
spent angling for the finny tribe and
in bathing in the cool waters of
Slate creek. The day was thorough
ly enjoyed by every one of the party
and the time passed away all too
quickly. Wilderville, which is about
nine miles southwest from this city,
Is one Of the finest places around
Grants Pass for picnic excursions,
and many Grants Pass people go
there in the summer time to fish and
enjoy picnic dinner in the grove.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

Window Glass at Hair Riddle.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

HOUSE and lot for sale for sbor.
time at $3.50. Five blocks from
depot. Address Box 3A R. r II
NO. l. 9-3-2t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10
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\ SOCIAL EVENTS y

Tuesday evening a party consist
ing of Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Walker
and baby, Mrs. A. H. White and
baby, and Mr.. and Mrs. Earl lngels
and baby went to the park and spent
the evening there, taking their sup
per with them and serving 1t on the
| river bank.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

FOR SALE-5-horsepower Stickney
gas engine, including centrifugal
pump, 40 feet pipe and betting,
Almost new, been run little this
season. Apply e. A. Cheetham,
cor. Sth and streets. s-2O-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

FOR SALE-160 acres bottom land.
70 acres under cultivation, house,
barn and outbuildings, fruit and
shade trees; seven miles from
town. A snap if sold at once, See
Geo. Cronk, address Box $50,
Phone 1925. 5-21-tt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

FOR RENT-An S-room residence
on East A street, No. 1921, cleo
trio light, hot water tank in kit
chen and other conveniences. In
quire of Z, Sturdevant, 41O B
Street. Phone 647. 9-1O-3t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10

FoUND-Bicycle pump. Inquire at
courier Office, 9-10-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-10
ADS.
NEW TO-DAY.

WANTED-SiX men for sashing
Apply to c. E. Selleck, Murphy
Ore. 9-10-ti
Morris tribune., 1909-10-22
ards ahead Of the sleds could not

yards ahead Of the sleds could not
resist the temptation to turn frequently
to see the movement Of the dog train
with its new fire. In this direction
the color scheme was reversed. The
icy walls were in gold and burning col
ors, while the plains represented every
shade of purple and blue.
Through this sea of color the dogs
came with spirited tread, noses down.
tails up and shoulders braced to the
straps like chariot horses. The young
Eskimos. chanting songs of love, came
with easy step. The long whip was
swung with brisk crack, and all over
there rose cloud of frosted breath.
Camp was pitched early in the morn
ing of April 20. The sun was north
east; the pack glowed in tones of lilac;
the normal westerly air Of shivers
brushed our frosty faces. The surpris-
ing burst of enthusiasm had been
nursed to it's limit, and under it a long
march was made over average ice
with the usual result Of overbearing
fatigue. Too tired and sleepy to wait
for a cup of tea, melted SHOWS were
poured down, and the pemmican was
pounded with the ak to ease the task
of the jaws. The eyes closed before
the meal was finished, and the world
was lost to us for eight hours. The
observation gave latitude SO degrees
46.5 minutes. longitude "a degrees 81
minutes.
With the boys singing and the dogs
bowling we started off after midnight
on April q. The dogs looked large
and noble as they came along that
day. while Etukishuk and Ahwelah,
Morris tribune., 1909-10-22
Well KnOHn 81. Paul Physician
Seriously Wounded.
WOMAN CLAIMS DEFENSE
Tragedy Follows Quarrel Over
Domestic Affairs.

DR.. George M. Doran, for< many
years well known physician of st.
Paul, was shot in the abdomen and
possibly fatally injured by his wife
following quarrel in the doctors
Office. The wound is such that the
physicians at ST. Joseph's hospital,
where DR.. Doran was taken. are I'M
able to say just what the outcome will
be, although they assert that the in
jury is a grave one.
Mrs. Doran was taken to the central
police station, where she was ques-
toned. Later she was placed in the
county Jail, pending fuller investi-
cation.
Mrs. Doran says she shot her hus-
band in self-defense. According to
her, she quarrelled with the doctor
over his indifference and other do
mestic troubles, following which she
was attacked by him. Then, it is said,
she fired.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-22
STATE CANNOT INTERFERE
Judge Page Morris Releases Mahno-
men County Raiders.

'tS' SS~'iNy %
Judge Page Morris, in the United
States district court at Duluth, has
released William E. Johnson, a spe-
cial United States officer, and nine
assistants, arrested by state authori-
ties for raiding saloons on the White
Earth reservation. In his decision
Judge Morris says:
Territory once set aside by the
government for the use of Indians is
Indian territory until congress by spe-
cia1 enactment DEGREES otherwise. The
settlement of the tract by white men
and the establishment Of counties,
towns and villages, Incorporated under
state laws, does not invalidate the
character of the land, and federal of
ficers doing their duty in accord with
laws of the United States are not sub.
ject to state officials
The decision of Judge Morris may
affect saloons in Duluth and other
places within the territory covered by
the treaty of 1855.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-22
HE observations of April IA gave
latitude 8S degrees q minutes.
longitude 95 degrees SO minutes.

lOuS1Lu0C % OC$LCCo ~ A4AhoISos
We were but 100 miles from
the pole. but there was nothing to re-
lieve the mental strain of the icy de-
spair. The wind came with the same
satanic cut from the west. There had
been little drift, but the ice before us
displayed signs of recent activity. 1t
was more irregular, with an open crack
here and there, but the sleds glided
with less friction, and the dreary dogs
maintained a better speed under rising
tails.
With teeth set and newly sharpened
resolutions, we set out for that last 100
miles. Some dogs had gone into the
stomachs of their hungry companions,
but there still remained a sufficient
pull Of well tried brute force for each
sled, and. though their noisy vigor had
been lost in the long drag, they still
broke the frigid silence with an occa-
sional outburst. A little fresh enthusi-
asm from the drivers was quickly fol-
lowed by canine activity.
We were in good trim to cover dis
LduCe AAC 04ChSCS "CAN
light; our bodies were thin. All the
muscles had shriveled, but the dogs
retained much of their strength. Thus
stripped for the last lap, one horizon
after another was lifted.
In the forced effort which followed
we were frequently overheated. The
temperature was steady at A degrees
below zero F., but perspiration came
with ease and a certain amount Of
pleasure. Later, however, there fol-
lowed a train Of suffering for many
days. The delight of the birdskin
shirt was changed for the chill Of the
wet blanket.
Fortunately, at this time the sun
was warm enough to dry the furs in
about three days if lashed to the sun
ny side of the sled. In these last days
we felt more keenly the pangs of per-
spiration than in all our earlier ad-
ventures.
The amber colored goggles were per-
sistently used. and they afforded a
protection to the eyes which was quite
a revelation, but in spite of every pre-
caution our distorted, frozen, burned
and withered faces lined map of the
hardships en- route.
We were curious looking savages
The perpetual glitter induced squint
which distorted the face in a remark
able manner. The strong light reflect
ed from the crystal surface threw the
muscles about the eye into state of
chronic contraction. The pupil was
reduced to a mere pinhole.
There was no end Of trouble at hand
in endeavoring to keep the windows
of the soul open, and all Of the effect
was run together in set expression
Of hardship and wrinkles which should
be called the boreal squint.
This boreal squint is part of the
russet bronze physiognomy which falls
to the lot of every arctic explorer. The
early winds. with piercing tempera-
ture, start a flush of scarlet, while
Morris tribune., 1909-10-22
ALLEGED SHORTAGE GROWING
Minnesota Official Now Said to Have
Taken $4,000.

The alleged shortage in the accounts
of A. A. Kremer, treasurer of Itasca
county. may reach $4,000 or more.
A message received by Public Ex-
alniner Anton Schaefer from M. F..
Kain, at Grand Rapids, the examiner
in charge, and transmitted to Attor-
ney General Simpson, stated that a
shortage of nearly $4,000 had been
located and that the total was still
climbing. Experts are now at work
OH the books.
Kremer is out on bail furnished by
his brothers, but he may be Tearrest-
ed and the amount of his bonds in
creased The bail bond demanded
was for $4,000.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-22
The CONQUEST OF The PoLE

Final Dash For the Pole.
The big Nail' Reached at
Last and "0ld Glory" I'm
furled - Endless Fields of
Purple Shows - No North,
No East, No West % %
Morris tribune., 1909-10-22
TWO MEN PERISH IN BLAZE
Unknown Harvest Hands Meet DEATH
in Fire.

Two harvest hands, identity un-
known, perished in fire which de-
stroyed livery stable at Greenbush.
Ten horses and two cows also burned.
The bodies of the men were burned
beyond all possibility of recognition.
The origin of the fire is not known.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-22

frequent frostbites leave figures in
black. Later the burning sun browns
the skin; subsequently strong winds
sop the moisture. harden the skin and
leave open assures.
The hard work and reduced nourish-
ment contract the muscles. dispel the
fat and leave the skin to shrivel up in
folds. The imprint of the goggles. the
set expression of hard lines and the
mental blank of the environment have
removed all spiritual animation. We
have the color and the lines of old
russet apples and would easily pass
for prehistoric progenitors of man.
In the enforced effort TO spread out
the stiffened legs over the last reaches
there was no longer sufficient energy
at camping times to erect snow shell
ter. The silk tent was pressed into
use. Though the temperature was
very low when the sun was high. its
congenial rays pierced the silk fabric
and rested softly on our brows closed
in heavy slumber. In strong winds it
was still necessary to erect shelter
ing wall to shield the tent.
Signs Of land were still seen every
day, but they were deceptive optical H.
iusions and a mere verdict Of fancy.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-22
Hale Succeeds Brooks.

w. e. Hale of Minneapolis has been
appointed by Governor Eberhart judge
of the district court in Minneapolis to
succeed Frank C. Brooks, who ten
dered his resignation in person to the
governor. Judge Brooks will engage
in private law practice with Robert
Jameson.