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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13
NIARRIED.

LEWIS-QUICK--At the home Of Dr.
Geo. G. Bancroft Grants Pass,
Oregon, on Wednesday, August 4,
1903, Abram r, Lewis and Miss
Anna May Quick.
LARTER-STITTNER - At Grants
Pass, Oregon, Saturday August T.
1909, Horace Larter, Of Alpha,
Wash, and Mary Stittner, Of
Grants Pass; Rev Alexander
Maclean officiating,
SPRINGER-RYAN-At Grants Pass,
Oregon Saturday, August 7, 1903,
Gale l.. Springer and Miss Hattie
Ryan; Rev Alexander Maclean
officiating.
COLEMAN-EASTMAN -- At Wolf
Creek, Oregon, Sunday, August
8. 1909, Grant Coleman, Of Med
ford, and Lennie NJ Eastman, Of
Grants Pass; Rev Mark c. Davis
OlllClallng.
Grants
Pass, Oregon, Wednesday, August
II, 1903, James j. Simeryille and
Elizabeth Regly both Of Grants
Pass; Justice James Holman of
ficiating.
SHARP-SHOW AT oakland Cal,
Tuesday, August 10, 1908,
Craigle s. Sharp and Lillian
Estele Show, Of Oakland
The groom is well known in this
city, having been bookkeeper for the
Grants Pass Box company for a sea-
son, leaving here at the close of the
season to enter the San Francisco
office of the company. He is now
holding responsible position with
a big lumber company near Eureka,
Cal,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

less diseased fruit in the market this
season than in any previous year
since pests have become troublesome.
Close fruit inspection In orchards
and in the market is the only way
to make our fruit what it should he
and make the business pay. The
trouble is with the orchard and the
only remedy is to spray for the vari-
Gus diseases. II you have neglected
this this year, the crop for this sea
son is spoiled and you must not ex
pect to offer it in the market with
out suffering the pains and penalties
provided by law.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13
Thirteen Boys Arrested.

The Southern Pacific has made
complaint that a ear OF melons was
broken into white in the railroad
Yards here aud 90 melons stolen. The
matter was placed In the hands of
Chief OF Police Mclean and assisted
by Detective Wiley Of the rulruad
company two boys were arrested
who made % clean breast VI It and
gave the names OF II others who
were concerned in ,hc deal. They
wore AN placed under arrest aud will
be- taken before the Juvenile court
SATURDAY,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13
DIED.

CALHOUN-At Grants Pass, Oregon,
on Saturday, August Z, 1909, Miss
Sarah Il. Calhoun, aged II years,
months and l2 days.
Deceased was born at Washington,
Litchfield county, Conn, on April 25,
1892. She was educated for a school
teacher and up to within few years
of the time she came west, 6 years
ago, she was engaged in this pro-
ression. For two years prior to her
death she suffered from i'll health,
but was at no time dangerously i'll,
her death being caused from old age
and general breakdown Miss Cal
houn was resident of this city for
the past IA years and was an estim-
able woman, Besides her relatives,
she leaves many friends here who
mourn her death She leaves three
ucphews, Geo S. Calhoun and j. c.
Calhoun of this city, and Bert Cal
houn of chico. Cal, and three
uicuos. Mrs L. T.. Jcwel and Miss
clara Calhoun, both of this city, and
Miss Helen Calhoun of Hartford.
Conn Funeral services were held
.ot Uulrs chapel Sunday with utor
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13
BORN.

GRASSNER-At Grants Pass, Ore
gon, on Saturday, August T. 1903,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Grassner,
a son.
GALVIN-At Grants Pass, Oregon,
Sunday, August 8, 1909, to Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Calvin, daugh-
ter.
FULTON AT Provolt, Monday, Aug
ust 8, 1909 to Mr.. and Mrs, John
]. Fulton, a daughter
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

WARRANTS FOR SALE-$1O, 600
Josephine County warrants for
sale. Inquire Columbia Bridge Co.
or First National Bank, Grants
Pass, Oregon. S-6-2t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1909.
DIsGRACEFUL LOTTERY.

The Oregonian Of the 7th instant
has short editorial on what It
styles "The Land Gamble" which
has condensed into It a whole lot Of
truth which should go home to the
Secretary Of the Interior and cause
him 10 blush with honest shame for
his administration. 1t Is seldom we
have had the privilege Of seeing in so
short a space so much that Is absol-
utely worthy OF great newspaper.
While every word Of this criticism
Is true, Il does not contain all the
objections that can be made against
this style of lottery Here is the edi-
torial:
"The great National land lottery
conducted by the government in
Montana, Washington and Idaho has
broken an records for affairs Of the
kind. IN the number Of victims 1t
makes fairly good showing in COM
parison with the late Louisiana lot
terry
"That the chances Of the victims
for drawing any kind Of prize were
much greater In the Louisiana lot
terry Is easily apparent when 1t Is
stated that only one out Of 100 Of
the applicants stands any show to
draw claim One of the notaries
who took depositlons of the appli-
cants made nearly $4,000, and others
made as high as $l35 per day The
railroads received an immense sum
In fares, and the hotels, lodging
houses and pick pockets also profit
ed greatly by the rush.
Some Of the victims can stand the
loss which they have been obliged to
incur, but among them are thousands
of poor people who can i'll afford to
lose the money spent on this greatest
of modern lotteries, If there Is any
thing in connection with the whole
affair that is crcdtabe to the gov
ernmont Il has not yet been made
public"
Az we have remarked, more might
have been said by the Oregonlan and
not weakened the criticism For in
stance, mention could have been
made that II would have been a
crime against the post office depart
ment for any citizen to have done the
same thing and a newspaper publish
Ing any advertisement such as the
Interior department used would have
been denied the use of the mails
The post office department would
have denounced the scheme as a
fraud warning the public against It,
Mr.. Taft has much to look after since
the ith OF March last II is true, and
perhaps has been unable to give this
subject single thought, but we
trust that he will have his attention
called to the matter by some we'll
wIshor Of his administration before
this national disgrace Is ont Of mind.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

lhNchall nc Eugene last sunday.
The bah game played at Eugene
last Sunday between the Grants
Pass and Eugene mines was not a
complete victory for the home team.
\ game was played I'm the forenoon
which resulted In a tie, and the after.
noon game was Z to o I'm favor OF
Eugene The odds were against our
boys as they left Grants Pass ON No
l6 Saturday evening and had 10
play ball Sunday forenoon and after
noon after having been up much OF
the night This was very trying. and
then W both the forenoon and after
moon games some OF the Grants Pass
players were injured There being
no substitutes Eugene and a
Springfield player were taken on
This Sunday Grants Pass will play
llllt Cal, at Medford. and lt ls ex-
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\ PERSONAL AND LOCAL

is visiting his parents here for few
days this week.
A. L. Pugsley leaves this Saturday
for Philomath to join his wife and
baby and spend his vacation.
Mrs. C. F. Blundell, of Riddle,
will arrive here this Saturday to visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dyer.
Do not overlook the Summer Sox
at 75c per doz., at Callhoun's.
Judge Stephen Jewell, Mrs. Jewell
and Miss Della Jewell have just re-
turned from the Seattle fair.
Shirts for big men, II to 19 necks,
with or without collars, 9Oc. At
Calhoun's.
Miss Gertrude Cahill returned
Tuesday from a months visit north,
which included Salem, Portland and
Seattle.
Misses Fannie and Hattie Jewell,
who have been visiting friends in
Eugene and Cottage Grove, returned
Wednesday evening.
Miss Ruth Jackson returned to her
home at Portland Thursday evening
after an extended visit with her
sister, Mrs. JOS. Moss
Read the Ashland Commercial Col
Ilege display ad and secure a nine
months scholarship beginning Sep
tember S-13-3t
Mrs. Geo. A. Payne and son ar
rived here Wednesday from Fresno,
Cal, to join Mr. Payne and make
their home in this city.
Phil Harth returned to his home
at Roseburg this Friday morning,
after few days visit with relatives
here.
Evan Winner was in town this
Friday. He now has a run between
Roseburg and Grants Pass as fire
man on the S. p.
Misses Grace Stevens and Mary
Jones, of Woodylle, arrived here
Thursday to visit Miss Stevens sis
ter, Mrs Claribel Williams.
Ask to see that line of soc Golf
Shirts at Calhoun's.
Thos. Pack arrived here Thurs
day evening from Boston and
other Eastern points to look after
his property interests here.
Oscar Steelhammer made a busi-
ness visit to Central Point Tuesday
returning to this city Wednesday,
]. d. Bradbury went to Portland
Thursday on business.
Miss Mamie Paddock will arrive
here this Friday evening from San
Francisco to visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j, b. Paddock, of this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Morphy left
Thursday evening for Seattle to visit
the fair after which Mrs. Morphy
will go east to visit relatives and Mr..
Morphy will return to Granite Hill.
Save money by buying your re-
frlgerator now while you can get 20
per cent discount at Hair-Riddle
Hardware Cos.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Edgerton and
children, who have spent the sum
mer at Hugo, will return to this city
Saturday, where Mrs Edgerton and
the children will reside and Mr..
Edgerton, who will continue his work
at Hugo, will spend his Sundays here
with his family,
Little Leona Walker, who about
two weeks ago was shot in the fore
head, Just above the eye. with an
air gun, is recovering and there will
be no bad effects from the accident
The child was accidentally shot by
la playmate and the RIB shot entered
-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

pected this will be the best game
of the season and many are plan
ming to make the trip to Medford to
see the sport.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13
FOR SALE

Window Glass at Hair Riddles.
GASOLINE-Chas. Costain sells
gasoline at the park. 6-25-tf
FOR SALE-Two horses, harness
and wagon. Apply Mrs. NJ. Ran
Eau, r. F. D. No. 2. 6-1S-10t
FOR SALE-160 acres bottom land,
20 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-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

Entered at the Postoffice at Grants
Pass, Oregon, as second-class matter
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

Window Glass at Hair Riddles.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Second story over c. f.
DiXons store, consisting of four
rooms, large hall, bath room and
closet. Partly furnished. Enquire
of f, w. Chiles or c. F. Dixon.
S-6-tf
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-01-08
Boy Prodigy.

Richmond News-Leader: Reginald,
the little xix-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Brooks, of 1926 ELM street,
in this city, is the wonder Of the COM
munity in which he lives, in point of
quick comprehension and memory.
He rarely forgets anything of import
ance, which he hears, and easily COM
prehends subjects, which to many OF
older minds, appear difficult.
When only five years old little Regi-
nald could name the capitals Of each
State in the Union without hesitancy
and with absolute confidence, pro-
nouncing the more difficult names with
utmost ease and accuracy.
"Santa Claus" Christmas Eve
brought the little boy miniature
"Humpty Dumpty" circus outfit. The
boy Invited The News-Leader repres-
entative to witness performance OF
his own, giving him a reserved seat.
The different stunts through which
the little boy put his inanimate mena-
geris was highly interesting and anus
ing and in keeping with the child's
wonderful ingenuity and forethought.
Mr.. Brooks, the father Or little Re
ginald, is general agent for the 10th
Stove Manufacturing Company, O.
Waynesboro, va.
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Hicks Forecast for January.

A reactionary storm period is central
on the 9Th and 18th. Decided reaction
to warmer will follow full moon on the
9th and pass eastwardly, resulting in
rain and snow storms on and touching
the 9Th and It'll The 4th to 9th is a
seismic period centering on the 9th,
p oably.
A regular storm period extends from
the 9Th to 18th, central on the 18th.
Storms Will pass from west to east
about the 10th to I4th, when heavy
S eet storms may be expected.
A reactionary storm period is central
on the 10Th and 18th.
A regular storm period begins on the
21st and ends on the 18th. Westward
decided change to warmer will come
by the 2lst. Look for winter storms
from the 22nd to 18th. During this
period January thaw, with thunder
and lightning, may occur.
A reactionary storm period centers
on the 28th 79th, the cold will relax an6
rain and snow will reappear. Indica
tions are that disturbances viii be mod
crate at the closing period for January
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StoVer News.

Slower, Jan. &c. A. Dudley gave
a reception on Tuesday night, the 9Th,
in honor of his son and his bride. A
number of young people were present.
Christmas was very quiet i'll this
neigh borhood. There were good
many dinings in this vicinity.
There is good deal of sickness in
the com munity.
Mrs. S. NJ. Whitmore gave dinner
on the 4th, celebrating her S1st birth
day. She was the recipient of many
valuable presents. Among those pres
ent were 8. E. Whitmore and wife of
StauntOn, Mrs. J. l.. Smith and Mrs.
r. H. Smith and son of Churchville.
r. Il. Borum's two nephews from
Eastern Va. spent the holidays with
him.
James Whitmore spent the holidays
in Highland
The Odd Fellows of Parnassus gave
a dinner at r. A. Whitmore's on the
Both, and everything in season was
served.
Miss Mary Burton has returned to
her school at Farmville, after. spend
ing the holidays with her parents.
Mr.. J. E. Rohrer, our popular mail
carrier, is on the sick list.
Benz. Shiplett has sold his farm for
So, 800.
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Two Killed IN Wreck.

The engineer and fireman of train
No on the c. Il 0. which passed
Staunton at ST. p. M, Monday night,
were killed at Capeton, w. Va, at $50
O'Clock the next morning by running
into an open switch. The passengers
and the express messenger were slight
ly injured. The postal, express, and
com bined cars, and one coach were all
derailed when the engine jumped the
track. The second coach and four
sleepers remained on the track.
The engineer and fireman, who were
killed, were taken on at Charleston,
w. Va, fifteen miles from the scene of
the accident. The cars not derailed
detoured around the wreck on the east.
bound track.
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The Theatrical Event of the
Season.

81 have achieved one thing that few
dramatists can place to their credit. "
said Eugene w. Presbrey excitedly af-
ter the first performance of his dramat-
ic version of Sir Gilbert Parker's s'The
Right of Way" which Managers Bark
man Il ShultZ have secured for the
Beverley Theatre for January 18th. 81
have compelled the sympathy of the
audience for murderer. l have, with
the aid of magnificent acting by Mr..
Theodore Robert, caused hearts to thrill
with sympathy for man who con-
fesses that he is the author of brutal
murder. If that is not an achievement,
tell me what is.
Joe Portugais is murderer. AL
though by the eloquence of Charley
Steele, the brilliant lawyer, he is ac-
quilted by jury, he is none the less
guilty. Steele knows this and drives
him away when Joe would express his
thanks, and in the end Joe confesses to
his crime To be sure it is crime that
comes under the "unwritten law" but
nevertheless it is murder. Yet so skill
fully is the character of Joe drawn, so
skillfully is it played, that the sympa-
thy of the audience goes out to him
and the enormity of his crime is for
given in pity for the man. Nothing
that Mr.. Roberts has accomplished in
his long career stands out more clearly
than the character of Joe Portugais,
which he created, and no less excellent
is the Characterization of Charley
Steelve, given by Guy Standing, and
to them must 60 the honors Of having
created two characters that will live
in the memory of theatregoers.
The sale of reserved seats begin Mon
day morning at the Beverley Book
store. Prices range from 35c to $50.
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Items from Moscow.

Mr.. j. Ches. Baxter, who has been
very much complaining for several
weeks, is able to be about again.
Mr.. E. j. Terry has moved into the
Bruce Whitmore property.
Miss Virgie Rodgers of Washington,
is spending a few weeks with her par
ents here.
Mr.. E. NJ Wiseman, who has been
quite sick, is somewhat improved.
Mr.. Edgar James of West Virginia,
spent a day or two with his parents
here.
Mr. David S. Shipplet left here last
week with his family for South Caro-
lima, where he is employed.
Mr.. H. f. Wiseman has returned to
Philadelphia, Pa, where he has re-
sumed his position as travelling sales
man for a manufacturing concern Of
that place
The new telephone line which has
recently been erected here is giving
good service.
Miss Willie Terry and Mr.. Erwin
Grogg were quietly married on Decem-
Der "a, and were given asumptuous sup
per at the home of the groom.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-01-08
WORTH
CONSIDERATION

When buying from a jewelry
store wouldn't you consider it
very important to feel there is
absolutely no question about
quality. When you buy here,
you don't pay any more, per-
haps less, than in an indiffer-
ent store, but you are certain
about quality. That point
alone is more important in
choosing diamonds, jewelry,
watches, and silverware than
any other mercandise. Ladies'
Solid Gold Rings in Single and
Com bination Sets, $3.50 mp.
Large stock in every line to
choose from.
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How He Earned His Salary.

A press dispatch from Easton, Pa,
tells the following of how an Italian
got his naturalization papers: Judge
Stewart held naturalization court and
Francisco Due, of Rosete, was called
to be Intercepted as to his qualifica-
tions for citizenship. He answered
readily the questions put by the judge
until asked, "What duties are discharg-
ed by the President of the United
States ?" Dues face was blank and
he did not answer. Then the judge
asked: elbow does the President of the
United States earn his salary ?n
Quick as a flash Due said: "By in
tering with everybody else's business. "
Every one in the court room was con-
vulsed with laughter, while Due grin
ned all over. He got his papers.
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ness of seven weeks of nephritis, from
which he was an intense sufferer. He
was an unusually bright child, and an
excellent scholar. The funeral took
place Monday afternoon from the house
and was conducted by Rev. DR.. 0. F..
Gregory. The little casket was borne
to its last resting place ia Thornrose
cemetery by Messrs. Geo. A. NEWMAN,
R. II. Bell, J. M. Kiester, G. II. Edel-
blut, J. H. Matthews, and William
Cline. Mr.. and Mrs. Cottrell have the
sympathy of the whole community in
their sad bereavement.
MRS. FRANK FITSGERALD.
Mrs. Frank Fitzgerald died on the
LIST of January at Stuart's Draft,of
pneumonia. She was in her thirty
third year, and leaves her husband and
six boys, the youngest an infant one
month old, also two sisters, Mrs Rich
ard Kirby and Mrs. Lee Casing of Mid
alebrook, and three brothers, George,
John and Luther Brooks. She was a
daughter of the late VIM. Brooks. A
devoted wife and mother, and her death
will be deeply regretted by a large circle
of friends. The funeral took place at
Thinking Spring church, and the inter
ment was in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr.. A. S. HICKEIN.
Mr. A. S. Hicklin of the Splitter sec
ton, died on the 3rd inst, at the hos
pitaI in Charlottesville, where he had
been under treatment. The remains
were taken to Splitter where the funeral
was held, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Rowe,
and the interment was in the cemetery
at Union chapel, where his wife and
two children were buried. He leaves
one son, Mr.. Robert H ckl!n.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-01-08

Our old friend, the Alexandria Ga
zette, on last Friday entered upon its
10th volume. May it continue to
grow in youths as the years go by
The Gazette is one of the reliable DEM
ocratic papers of Virginia.
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Got Stuck

By buying big stock for our Craigsville Store,
ana ON Sept. 10Th the Cement Plant at that place
having shut down, compelling us to move our stock
Of Winter Clothing. Ladies' Skirts. Hats,
Shoes and Trunks,
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TO some other town to dispose Of We now
located in the Cochran Building, No. Is Central
Ave-, Staunton, Va." and will sacrifice our profits
on these goods until MARCH, 10th 1909, in order
to dispose of them; and on March 10th we will re-
open at the same stand Department Store. Look
at these prices:
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Change of Firm Announced.

In another column will be found the
advertisement of Messrs. JOS. Il. Barth
& Co. announcing that on March LIST a
change will be made in the firm. In
the mean time they are disposing OF
their stock at actual cost, and if you
need clothing now is the time to get
them. For % years they have always
carried out what they said they would
do, and this sale is no exception.