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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
Mr.. Coe Returns from Fast -.

R, l.. Coe returned on Monday
from his eastern trip, which has ex-
tended over a month. Mr.. and Mrs.
Coe and daughter and son. Miss
Pauline and Luther, left this city
the first part Of August for Port
land, where they visited with the DR..
Moore family formerly of this city.
After few days spent in Portland
the family went to Seattle, thence by
boat to Victoria, 3. c. They visited
also at Vancouver, after which they
went to st. Paul and Chicago, and at
Kalamazoo Mich. visited with Mrs.
Goes sister for a few days. They
then journeyed to Wooster, Ohio,
where Mrs Coe and Pauline and
Luther are now located Mrs. Coe
and Luther will probably return to
Grants Pass in about six or seven
months. but Miss Pauline will enter
the Wooster college for a five-years
course of study Mr., Coe reports a
splendid trip, which was thoroughly
enjoyed by every member of the
family.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
A Double Wedding.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Leith, OF Murphy, was the scene OF
a very pretty double wedding on
Sunday, September 4, at which time
their daughter. Bessie, was married
to Walter Oglesby, and their son,
John W, to Miss Dora Mitchell. The
ceremony was performed at 1O:3O
a. m. by Rev. Thompson in the
family parlor, which had been fit
tingly decorated for the occasion,
and later the guests sat down to a
sumptuous wedding luncheon. The
happy couples left amid showers OF
rice for three weeks trip along
the coast. Both brides and both
grooms are well known in this sec
ton. Mrs. Oglesby was for the past
three years one Of the progressive
teachers. while her husband has
been in the lumber business and
now holds lucrative position with
the Three Pines Lumber company
Mrs. Leith Is a niece Of Postmaster
Gilmore. of Murphy, with whom she
has made her home. Her husband,
besides owning a farm. has been con-
nected with the saw mill business
for some years.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
ADVERTISEMENT J
To the Republican Voters of jose
phine County:

To the Republican Voters of jose
phine County:
am a candidate for nomination
for County Judge
| have always ADVOCATED good
roads, and the opening Of roads and
trails into the isolated portions of
the county, and have practiced what
| preached. Half of the settled por-
tion OF the county is shut off from
the county seat large portion of
the year by the slide" over Grave
Creek hill, the bad grades and red
mud between Merlin and Galice
and the "bottomless boulevard" 4"
south of Grants Pass
II I did not believe I could better
conditions I would not be a candi-
date.
Register and vote; II you cant
vote for me vote for the other fell
low-but Vote
NJ. ]. ANDERSON.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
COMING EVENTS.

Sept. 8, Friday-'The Mikado" at
the ouera house.
Sept IL, Monday--Grants Pass pub
lie schools open.
Sept. 12-17-Oregon State fair at
Salem.
Sept. 12, Monday-Opening of Miss
Telfords kindergarten, All c
street.
Sept. Is, Thursday-Primary regis
tration books close.
Sept. 81, Wednesday-Special Steam
Roller Election.
Sept. "a Saturday-Primary election
Nov. s, Tuesday-General election.
Dec. ., Friday. Remember the date
for the bazaar of the ladies OF
Newman NJ. +. church. 9-9-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
ONE BIG FOOL
But He Doesn't Live in Grants Pass
Nor Read the Courier.

\ man in Connecticut gave a doc
tor, a specialist In catarrh, $50 10
cure him of this common yet most
obnoxious disease.
The specialist gave him bottle
OF medicine and told him when and
how TO use IT,
The fool took the medicine home.
took one dose, put II on a shelf and
made no further effort to follow in.
structions.
Three months later. With the med
icine still on the shelf, he told a
friend that the specialist was a fake;
that he had paid him $50 and still
had catarrh as bad as ever.
This story is told for a purpose
hfOhEl pronounce II High-o-me)
won't cure catarrh II YOU don't
breathe IT, II will cure catarrh IL YOU
breathe It regularly.
Furthermore, YOU don't need Ia
give catarrh specialist $50 To cure
YOU OF catarrh. for the specialist Is
vet to be born who can write hot,
ter prescription than HYOMEt
{. n, Demaray and druggists
everywhere guarantee HYOMET IN
cure catarrh or money back. A com.
plete outfit which consists of a bot.
tie OF HYOMEt. a hard rubber In.
haier and simple instructions for Use
costs only sl00. Separate bottles
oil HfoMEt IL afterwards needed
cost but so cents. II you already
own q HYoMEt inhaler YOU can get
a bottle OF HYoMEI at c. II. Dem.
arav's for SO cents. No stomach
doslns--just breathe Il.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
BUSINESS POINTERS

DR.. Flanagan.
Physician and Surgeon.
Rannie. the plumber
Peterson. PioneerInsuranceMan.
Kindergarten and Primary, 81 c
street, opens September ~ 9-2-5t
Alfred Letcher. Registered opto-
metrist and Jeweler In Dixon's old
stand. Front st, Eyes tested free.
MIR. Farmer; Now is the time to
get your fence on your ground, as
you will not have time after you
begin your plowing and fall work.
A mile of No. l94S American Rab-
bit and Stock fence weighs 1880 lbs,
so you can see the necessity of get
ting II on your place before the roads
get muddy The Rogue River Hdwe.
Co has Just received another car
load OF American Fence and are
making better prices than ever be-
fore 9-2-9t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
Diamonds and watches sold on the
instalment plan to responsible par
ties at Letcher's jewelry store.
NOTICE.

To Whom 1t May Concern: Notice
Is hereby given that |, the under
signed. owner of one-half interest In
the Sugar Pine mine at Galice, Ore
gon, will not be responsible for any
debts incurred against said Sugar
Pine mine or for any labor or i'm
provements performed thereon; also
that no person entering on said prem
ises for any reason whatsoever shall
remove therefrom any ore, mineral or
timber.
Dated February 23, 1910.
(Signed) F. E. KNIGHT.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
SPECIAL NOTICE
OF Importance to the People OF
Grants Pass

I. II. Demaray desires to announce
to the readers Of the Courier that he
has been able to secure the agency
for Partisan Sage, the marvellous
dandruff cure and delightful hair
dressing.
c. II. Demaray is glad to state that
Partisan Sage is rigidly guaranteed
hair invigorator.
1t cures dandruff in two weeks by
killing the dandruff microbes. it
stops falling hair, itching scalp and
splitting hair or money back.
1t Is a most pleasant hair dress
ing, especially for ladies, as II
causes the hair to grow in thickly
and makes it luXuriant and lustrous
The price is only so cents a large
bottle at c. H. Demaray's.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
ADVERTISEMENT

Republicans four years ago were
led to believe that by their vote they
were electing to office flat salary
candidate for State Printer. After
nearly four years experience they
are now told by Mr.. Duniway that he
only pledged AN economical busi-
ness administration, and now hoi-
lers for more of the GRAFT. Give
William J. Clarke your primary
vote. VIM. j. CLARhE.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
Presbyterian Church.

Regular services will be held in
Bethany Presbyterian church Sun-
day and during the week. Morning
preaching service at II o'clock
theme: Has Christ Met the Worlds
Expectations? Evening service at
o'clock; subject for sermon, Have
Faith In God" Sunday school is held
at 10 a. m, and Christian Endeavor
at Z p. m. Thursday evening prayer
meeting at s o'clock.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
OPENING OF SCHOOLS
Notice 20 Parents and to High School
Students of Grants Pass.

The city schools of Grants Pass
will open Monday, September 70. The
superintendent will be in his office
at the Central building every day
Of the week preceding this opening
date to confer with parents and pu-
pills,
All pupils who were not in attend
ance In the schools OF Grants Pass
last session will be required to re-
port at the office for examination
and assignment. Parents and pros
pective pupils are requested to take
note OF this and not walt until the
opening day OF school to secure en-
trance permits.
Beginning pupils In the first grade
will not be received after October
lst Opportunity will be given again
In January to enter first grade pu-
pills.
All high school students, whether
In attendance last session or not,
are requested to call at the office
Thursday, Friday or Saturday Just
preceding the opening date and con-
fer with teachers and superintendent
as to course Of study to be pursued
this coming session.
R. r. TURNER.
s-s-st Superintendent.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
ADVERTISEMENT
Candidate for Sheriff.

hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the nomination for the
office OF sheriff on the democratic
ticket, subject to the wish Of the
voters at the primary election to be
held September "a,
CHAS. BURKHALTER
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09

Because there has been no boom,
because we have the soil rain fall,
climate and everything TO make a
good Investment and a desirable
home You owe Il TO yourself and
pocket book to look this over. Write
for list or come and see us.
COOK & WATSON,
S-l2-f PhIlomath. Ore
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
Read September Sunset

Read Arizona, the i7th Star" BY
Governor Richard +. sloan. and
Fremont aud the Bear Flag War"
by William Simpson In Sunset for
September, now on sale at all news
stands, fifteen cents s-s-e,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
NOTICE.

All boys who have made appica-
ton for position as carrier for the
Daily Courier are requested to re.
port at the Courier office promptly
at $40 Saturday afternoon, when
assignment Of territory will be
made.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
Superintendent

STONE WARE. We have Just re.
ceived q large portion OF a carload
of stone ware from an eastern fac
tory, Let us supply your needs.
Rogue River Hdwc, Co, Sixth strc-t.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09

The biggest and finest line OF
Ladies' and Childrens Sweaters ever
brought to Grants Pass at Mrs. Reh.
kopfs. 9-2-2t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
~ y . y y \ \ y y y y y y \
y CHURCH SERVICES SUNDAY. =
y y \ y y y y y y y y y y y y y 4
First Christian Science Society.

First Christian Science Society.
Christian Science service will be
held in w o. w hall Sunday, Sep
tember II, 1910, at II a. m; sub
ject, Substance Wednesday even
ing meeting at o'clock in the same
hall You are cordially invited to
be present.
Reading room, room 5, same hall
open every afternoon from 2 to 4,
except Sunday
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09
Newman NJ. T.. Church.

Sunday. September 11.---Sunday
school at 10 a. m. Public worship
at II. a. m. Epworth League at Z
p. m Church service at p. m. All
are invited
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09

Stone Crooks, Churns, Jars, Etc,
In any size desired can be had at the
Rogue River Hardware Co.'S, Sixth
street. 9-2-et
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09

4 Fire these mornings Is, very
comfortable. Go to the Rogue River
Hdwe. Co., Sixth street, and get
your new heating stove. 9-2-2t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09

Now Is the time to have the dust
and dirt removed from your car
pets, rugs, etc Mrs. Hattie Call
will do 1t with the Santo Vacuum
Cleaner without taking them up or
causing you any Inconvenience in
your home. Phone 3S4-Y and re-
serve the date on which you want
her. Satisfaction guaranteed. s-2-2t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09

French Patterns and latest novel.
ties at Mrs Anderson's Thursday,
September Is, EOS East f. st. 9-s-lt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09

Make II a point to attend Mrs
Weidmans Millinery Openinl
Thursday 20 SATURDAY 9-9-l'
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09

You will see good comic opera
at the opera house September Q.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-09

Look up the Rogue River Bargain
Store ad
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-17

The painted clqtf1t stood alone.
stairs" she answered tartly and
founced out OF the house calling to
Julia and the others to follow her and
declaring that she would soon let folks
know how the parson had brought a
"circus ridin' girl" into the parsonage.
The painted clown stood alone, look
ing from one wall to the other, then
crossed the room and placed the ALI
gator satchel and the little coat and
hat on the study table. He was care
full not to wrinkle the coat, for this
was Polly's birthday gift. Jim and he
had planned to have sandwiches and
soda pop on the top Of the big wagon
when they offered their treasures to-
| night. But now the wagons would
soon be leaving, and where was Pol
ly? He turned to ask this question as
Mandy came down the stairs.
"Well. If dar amt anudder one" she
cried
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-17

| "She won't be able to travel for some
time" said Douglas.
! "Mr. Barker is our manager" Toby
| explained aS he edged his way To the
pastors side
"Somc time" Parker looked AT
Douglas rs though he were to blame
for their misfortune. well. you just
bet she WILL" he declared menacingly.
"See here, Barker, don't YOU talk 70
! him like that" said Jim. facing the
manager. Hes darned square. even
IL he Is 4 parsOn." Barker turned
away. He was not bad hearted man
but he was irritated and upset at los.
ing the star feature Of his bill.
Amt this my dodgasted luCk?" he
muttered TO himself as his eye again
Travelled TO the boss canvasman. You
get ont Of here. Jim" he shouted. IAN
start them wagons The shows got to
go on. Poll or no Ponw
He turned with his hand on the
doorknOb and jerked out grudging
thanks to the pastor. Its all fred
SOOb VI NOu W Idhc ltI H. bt Sdih'
"but it's tough to lose her. Good
night" He banged the door and clat-
tered down the steps.
Jim waited He was trying TO find
words in which TO tell his gratitude.
None came, and he turned TO 60. with
a short "Goodby."
Good night. jim" said the pastor.
He crossed the room and took the big
fellows hand.
"Much obliged" Jim answered gruff-
ly. 1t was his only polite phrase, and
he had taught Polly to say 1t. Doug
las waited until Jim had passed down
the steps. then turned to Toby, who
still fingered near the table.
"You'll tell her how 1t was me an
Jim had to leave her without sayin'
goodby, won't you. sir?" Toby pleaded.
"Yes. indeed" Douglas promised.
"Ill jes' put this little bit OF money
into her satchel." He picked up the
little brown bag that was to have been
Polly's birthday gift. me an Jim
will be sendin' her more soOn."
You're going to miss her. I'm
afraid" Douglas said. feeling an ir-
resistible desire 70 gain the old mans
confidence.
Lord bless you, yes. sir!' Toby an
swered. turning upon him eagerly.
me an jim has been father an moth
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-17

had gone on day by day was being left
behind, and he must stumble forth
into the night alone.
Its hard to leave her." be num-
bled. but the show has got 10 go on"
The door shut out the bent, old fig.
ure. Douglas stood for some time
where Toby had left him. still think
ing Of his prophetic words. His rev.
erie was broken by the sounds OF the
departing wagons. the low muttered
curses OF the drivers, the shriekinG
and roaring OF the aplmals, as the cir
Gus train moved up the distant hill.
1.-THE show has got TO go on" he re
peated as he crossed 10 his study table
and seated himself for work In the
dim light OF the old fashioned lamp.
He put out one hand TO draw the
sheets OF his interrupted sermon to-
ward him, but instead It fell upon a
small sailor hat lie twisted the hat
absently IN his fingers. not yet realiz-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-17

er an jes' about everything to that
little one. She wasn't much bigger'n
q handful Of peanuts when we begun
a-worryin' about her."
well, Mandy will do the worrying
now" Douglas laughed. she's been
dying for a chance to mother some
body all along. Why, she even tried
1t on me-"
81 noticed as how some OF those
church people seemed to look kinder
queer at me-" said Toby. IAN been
a-wonderin' IL mebbe they might feel
the same about her."
"Oh. they're all rightr' Douglas as
sured him. They'll be her friends In
no time"
"She's fit for 'em. SIR" Toby plead,
ed. "She's good. clean into the mid
die OF her heart"
"I've heard how some church folks
feels towards us circus people, sir,
an | jes' wanted you TO know that
there amt finer families or better
mothers or fathers or grandfathers or
| grandmothers anywhere than among
us. Why, that girls mother rode the
horses afOre her, an her mother afore
that, an her grandmother an grand
father afore that, an there aln't no.
| body what's cared more for their good
name an their children's good name
AN her people has. You see, SIR cir
Gus folks Is all like that. Yhey's jes'
like one big family. They tends to
! their business an takes good care OF
! themselves. They has to or they
couldn't do their work It's cause I'm
leavin' her with you that I'm sayin'
all this" the old man apologlzed.
I'm glad you told me. Toby" Doug.
! las answered kindly. I've never
known much about circus folks"
81 guess I'd better be goin'." Toby
! faltered as his eyes roved hungrily to-
ward the stairway.
| "I'll send you our route. an mebbe
you'll be ettin' us know how she is"
Indeed. WILL" Douglas assured
him heartily.
You might tell her Wen write ever
! Gay or So" he added
iii tell her" Douglas promised ear
nestly.
"Good nightw The old man hesitat-
ed, unwilling 10 60. but unable TO find
further preteyt for staying.
"Good night. Toby" Douglas ex-
tended his hand toward the bent figure
that was about 10 shuttle past him.
The withercd hand OF the white faced
clown rested in the strong grasp OF the
pastor. and his pale little eyes sought
the face Of the stalwart man before
him. A numb desolation was growing
! In his heart. The object for which he
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-17

the drama. Elverson was retreatins
toward the door when he was sudden.
ly thrust aside by Douglas.
In the young pastors arms was a
white, Spangled burden Of humanity
her slender arm hung lifeless over his
shoulder. The silk stocking was torn
from one bruised ankle; her hair fell
across her face, yelling it from the un-
friendly glances Of the women. Doug
las passed out Of sight up the stair.
way without looking to the right or
left, followed by the doctor.
Mandy reached the front door in
time 10 push back crowd OF intrud-
ers. She had barely closed the door
when it was thrust open by Jim.
Where is sheT' he demanded.
go way FUN here" cried Mandy
as her eyes unconsciously sought the
stairs
Jim followed the direction of her
glance and cleared the steps at a
bound. Mandy pursued him. muttering
angrily Deacon ElversOu, too. was
about to follow when a grim reminder
from Miss Perkins brought him around,
and he made for the door instead. He
started back on opening it, for stand
Ing on the threshold was clown I'm
his grOtesQue makeup. His white
clothes were partially concealed by a
large travelling ulster held together by
one button. In one hand he carried a
small leather SatChel, IN the other a
girls sailor hat. A little tan coat was
thrown across his arm. The giggles Of
the boy hiding behind his mothers
skirt were the only greetings received
by the trembling old man In the door.
way
He glanced uncertainty from one I'M
friendly face to the other. waiting for
a word OF invitation to enter, but none
came. ,s-,>.ss. gsy'... -...
Excuse me" he said. 81 just
brought some Of her little things She'd
better put on her coat when she goes
out. It's gettin' kinder chilly"
He looked again into the blank
faces. Still no one spoke. He stepped
forward, trembling with anxiety. a
sudden fear clutched at his heart, the
muscles Of his face worked pitifully,
the red painted lips began to culver.
at ain't-it amt that, Is it," he fal-
tered, unable to Utter the word that
filled him with horror. ..~
Even Miss Perkins was momentsrlly
touched by the anguish in the old
mans voice u guess you will lind
the person you are looking for up
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-17

Ing the new order OF things that was
coming into his life. Mandy tiptoed
softly down the stairs. She placed one
pudgy forefinger on her lips and rolled
her large eyes skyward. dat sure
am en- angel chile straight from heb
ben." she whispered. "She done got a
face jes' like a little flower"
straight from heaven" Douglas re-
peated as she crossed softly to the ia
bic and picked up the satchel and coat
"You can leave the lamp, Mandy. j
must finish tomorrow's sermon."
She turned at the threshold and
shook her head rather sadly as she
saw the imprint OF the days cares on
the young pastors face.
"Yo' mus be pow'ful tired" she
said. 4
mo. no; not at ALL Good night.
Mandy"
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