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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-05-06
VOLUME XVIII. NUMBER 81
MEETING CITY COUNCIL.
Park to be Made Coppock Grove.
Everybody to Pay for Water and
Lights.

The city council at it's meeting On
tuesday night considered several
matters of importance to the city
among which was to equip the Cop
pock grove for a park. The city, OF
course. should take steps to own its
own park, but if one is operated for
two years properly the demand for
a permanent park will be so strong
that arrangements will be made.
The Coppock grove will make a
very desirable park and from this
point it could very easily be extend
ed up either side of Scott's creek
with a nice boulevard and the people
who own the land along the creek
could very easily afford to donate 1t
for this purpose on condition that the
boulevard be built because it would
greatly increase the value OF real
estate fronting on the boulevard
which would make very desirable
residence lots.
Another important action by coun-
ell was the resolution repeating a
resolution of city council some years
ago granting the commissioners OF
public works free water and lights.
The proceedings Of council are
given in detail.
Regular meeting of city council was
held on Tuesday evening.
All the members were present.
Mr. NJ. L. Spearman, chairman OF
the board of commissioners OF public
works and Mr.. II. o. Fel1ers book
keeper for the commission, were both
present in response to request from
council to be present. Mr.. Spearman
on the invitation of Alderman Baxter.
The commission also filed written re-
l1nl1A on the matters about which
had made inquiry.
fr. Spearman had another en-
Mt the reports of the commis-
Re taken up first.
Blease read the itemized ex-
accounts for several months
gked as to the variance in GER
TENS. Mr.. Fellers explained
the salary account in the report
red to the weekly pay roll OF the
erintendent, bookkeeper, plumber
eman, fireman, engineer and so on,
Id that plant expense referred to
arbons, oils, etc. The office expense
account was then read.
One charge against the city for
closet stood, January S10.33, February
&s15.22, March SLIP. 1t was explain
ed that there was leak in the closet
and the water had been going through
for several months and Of course reg
6stered on the meter and that is the
hing that counts, but that had been
REPAIRED. Mr.. Baxter said he had
found the closet out of repair and
that it had been running full Tor
twelve months.
One large item of 1865 on account
included monthly bills and monthly
: account of Newberry cotton mill to
refund money borrowed from mill and
money refunded city for advance on
Engine.
Mr.. spearman stated that when the
ns1nh, board of commissioners took
at is when he went on
it was found that there
% ptedness Of, s1s,5oo which
~ erited and they had been
" ucing that.
~. -,
To>I@Ae the importance OF the
people being more careful in the use:
of water and the Importance and nee
essity of another pump, Alderman
n-+.,. o+o+ad +hot on Monday night
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30
CRlMINALLY CARELESS
WITH FIREARMS HERE

What came near being very seri-
Gus accident occurred yesterday
when a member of party of gentle
men who were strolling along the
river across from the foot of Fourth
street had his eyelashes singed by
a spent bullet fired by some mis-
creant across the river somewhere
between Fourth and Sixth street.
Had the bullet not been so far spent
as to be visible to the naked eye
thus giving him time to throw back
his head, the gentleman would have
undoubtedly been struck in the tem-
pie with force enough to have killed
him outright. This promiscuous
shooting within the city limits has
been the cause of complaint in the
past and at least one man has been
struck by stray bullets in the last
few months and unless radical meas
ures are taken to stop the practice
it will be the means of bringing sor
row to more than one home, If MOI
prison stripes for the offender him
self.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30
SUCCESSFUL MASQUERADE

The masquerade ball given at the
Coliseum rink on Monday c;ening
was a big success, both socially and
financially. The hall has been great
ly improved and modernlzed since
changing hands and this. together
with the artistic decorations. made
the affairs all the more enjoyable
There were between 40 AMI 10
masked couples Mrs VIII Rigs
az n Scotch lassie received the lady
prize, and Rodney Calvert, as
Dutchman. o'rrIed off first honori
for the v"' The Demaree or
ches'-- '.a+'-'e' he music, and th'
roo '-'~ good condition every
onc ~~ in a merry mood Afte
the masks we're laid aside program
we're given out and many who dl'
not mask Joined the dancers and tn
wee sma' hours were numberinI
three before the last Of the dancer
departed for home. Thall wa
crowded 10 Its utmost capacity wilt
spectators.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30
WERE MANY MARRIAGES
DURING CHRISTMAS WEEK
Cadra-Hays

At the residence Of the brides
parents near Kerby, at 1880 p. m.
on Christmas day, by Rev. Cady,
Miss Bertha Hays and Laurence
Cadra, of Crescent City, Cal. The
bride is popular young lady Of the
Illinois valley and the groom is a
prominent dairy man of Del Norte
county. Cal. Mr.. Clyde Hays and
Miss Della Hays, brother and sister
Of the bride. acted as bridesmaid and
best man. 1t was quiet wedding.
only relatives of the bride and groom
being present. The bride was dress
ed In white serge princess skirt and
white silk waist, and she looked very
charming, The room was elaborate.
" decorated with evergreens and
holly. After the ceremony all par.
took of a bountiful dinner. Theil
many friends wish them happy and
prosperous welded life.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30
MAIL RUSH HEAVY

When under ordinary conditions
the eleven men employed in the
Grants Pass post office handle about
fifty bags of mail per day, including
incoming and outgoing mails, one
can get some idea Of what the holi-
day season means for the servants
of the United States when letters
post cards and packages come in by
the thousands and the mail bags in
crease from so to so per day.
Throughout the week the mails
have been unusually heavy and 1t IL
estimated that the entire business o.
the week will exceed that the Tho
corresponding week of last year b!
35 per cent
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30
Heyer-Breitnaycr

Miss Amy B. Heyer and Florenz
Breitmayer were united In marriage
at high noon Wednesday, December
2S, 1910, at the st. Luke's Episcopal
rectory, Rev. Mr.. Hamilton offer,
ating. The wedding was very quieI
affair, only the immediate relatives
OF the contracting parties being pres
ent. Both bride and groom are rest
dents OF Fruitdale, where they are
well and favorably known. The
bride Is the daughter OF Mrs. Emma
Heyer, and is young lady Of charm.
ing personality, possessing woman
ly qualities and refinement. The
groom is a young man OF fine char
acter, capable and courteous In al
matters. Mr.. and Mrs. Breltmaye.
will reside at Forest Home" Fruit
dale, where they are followed by
hearty good wishes and congratula
tions from a host OF friends.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30
IRRIGATION THE GREAT
NEED, SAYS OLD TIMER

F. A. WILDER, ar old time resident
OF. Grants Pass, had some interesting
impressions to give to Courier re-
porter who called on him.
Mr.. WILDER, who left Grants Pass
five years ago, was surprised at the
growth and improvements-especial-
ly the paving Of the streets.
"I came to Grants Pass" he said
when the village was in It's infancy
and | have seen 1t grow gradually
In all that time | failed to see any
artificial boom. It was a steady
growth.
"The residents of this town need
not envy the seemingly booming con
dition of the neighboring towns. Such
inflated prosperity is not lasting"
When asked what he regarded al
Grants Pass greatest need, h'
answered in one word-'irrigation.
Irrigation will help produce
wealth, and the wealth producers
not the spectators, will benefit thu
community"
Mr.. WILDER left last night Will
his family for his home in Marcus
100 miles north of Spokane. 1t 4
on the Columbia river in the Colvill'
Indian reservation.
Mr.. wllber engaged in various ac
tivitles when in Grants Pass. H
ran a mill at Murphy. Later h
bought the Barnard furniture store
But finally left for Spokane, wher
he has made a success Of the lumbe
business
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30
ATTEMPTED HOLDUP In
SOUTHEAST PART CITY

On Sunday evening about 3 o'clock
there was an attempted hold-up at a
house in the red light district which
caused quite a commotion in that
quarter Of the town. A man appear
ed wearing mask, a red handker-
chief over his face, with revolver In
his right hand. This gun he aimed
at the man nearest him and demand
ed his money. There was another
visitor at the place at the time who
stood very near the holdup and he
grabbed the fellows arm and pushed
the gun away. The robber pulled
the trigger, but the hammer failed
to explode the cartridge and SC
somebody's life was possibly saved
In the scrimmage the mask came
down from the robbers face and
hung around his neck. Then 1t was
that he was recognized as pickle
Davis, who some years ago resided
in this city and returned to town {
few days ago. The bystander, wht
had fnterfered and took away tn,
gun from Davis fired that individ
uars own gun at him as the hold-ul
fled through the front gate. Who |
was that interfered the police eithe
do not know or do not care to tell
nor can they give the name Of tn
woman who runs the house in tn
Red Light quarters.
4 AS soon as the robber was gon
the police were notified and arrive
promptly. After finding out who tn
fellow was they started in pursuit
The sheriff and several other pei
sons also joined the search, but s
, far the hold-up has not been car
, tured.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30
CAPTAINS AMBITION
CAUSE OF sHIPWRECK

VICTORIA Dec. 2s.--That the
steamer 81. Denis, which, is reported
to have foundered on her way from
Vancouver to South America, was
the victim OF a young captains am
bltlon to make a record for carrying
largo cargo, Is the opinion OF well
Informed marine men OF this port.
Captain Davis Of the 81. DeniS was
young man and had Informed
many OF his friends that he was go
Ing TO load his ship TO the guards.
Many OF them advised him against
thi. and we're not surprised to hear
OF the disaster.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30
WILL PLANT REDWOOD
SEED FOR BIG TREES

Four pounds OF seed Of the big
tree have been received by Super
visor Fromme from Hot Springs,
This tree has the northern limit Of
Its range of distribution In central
California and the redwood, which
is closely related to this tree, Is
found in Oregon only along the
coast In southwestern Curry county,
with Its northern limit on the south
slope OF the Chetco river.
II Is the intention Of the supervisor
to SOW this seed on favorable site
in the redwood belt to see II 1t Is
not possible to extend the range Of
the big tree so that 1t can be sue
cessfully grow over larger area.
The five pounds OF seed will be suf-
ficient to SOW about five acres.
During the past year the forest
service has grown about $4,000 trees
in a small nursery establishment
near Waldo. About 1000 of these
are eastern hardwoods, and include
the black walnut, red oak, shagbark
hickory and a tree native OF China
known as the Chinese pitache. The
remaining 10000 consist OF the
common fir, spruce and three Eu-
ropean species known as the Aus
trla, Scotch and maritime pines, and
also a cedar OF Asia that Is said Ia
be particularly suited to dry, rocky
slopes having severe exposure.
These evergreen species are now
being transplanted In rows and
spaced so that they can make bushy
growth and after another year vii
be transplanted In the hills to restocl
some burn.
The hardwood species will bl
transplanted this winter on the Win
chuck river in southwestern Curr!
county. Conditions In that localit'
seem especially favorable, as on al
acre OF eastern hardwood plante'
there last spring most OF the tree
have made a thrifty growth and an
pear well suited 10 the locality
! The Pacific slope Is poorly SUP
piled In native hardwood trees tha
are we'll suited for wagon work, furr
iture or agricultural implements an
, should eastern species do well her
the natural shortage OF this class
material can be averted
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30
PENDLETON GETS INSANE
ASYLUM; MANY PROTEST

SALEM, Ore, Dec. 2S.-Protests
poured into the capital today from
Baker and Union because of the &C
tion of the state board in selecting
Pendleton as the site of the eastern
Oregon branch insane asylum. Ac-
cording to reports reaching here the
citizens of Baker were particularly
disappointed and they hint at injunc-
tion proceedings and intimate that
politics had much to do with the
boards action.
There is a feeling Of SNUG salts
faction In Umatilla county, however
as Pendleton succeeded In landing
the asylum site and DR.. ]. d. Plam-
andon, Of Athena, was appointed to
the superintendency of the institu'
tion. DR.. Plamondon will under
take his new work at once. It is be-
lieved, as the work Of preparing the
estimates and gathering data as t.
the cost of maintaining the asylum
will fall on his shoulders.
The asylum site, consisting Of 8:
acres, Is located on the west borde
OF Pendleton.
DR.. Plamandon says he thinks th'
new building should be ready II
from eight months to one year. HI
is unable to estimate at this tim
how much additional the Legislature
will be asked to appropriate to com
plete the institution.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30
-Hanscam

Miss Della Harmon and Albert
Hanscam were Joined In the holy
bond OF matrimony at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
G. Harmon, of Dryden, on Sunday,
December 25, 1910. Immediate re-
latives and friends only were present
to witness the pretty ceremony. after
which sumptuous Christmas din,
ner was served. The bride Is an
admirable young lady with a host ol
friends to wish her happiness with
the man OF her choice. The groom
is we'll known young man, respect
ed by all who know him. The young
people will reside at Dryden for th'
present.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30
GOODS ROADS IS SUBJECT
OF CITIZENS LETTER

In the matter of good roads move
ment, while we may not say anything
new, We will try to jot down few
reminders as they may appear to us.
It is a notorious fact that We are
sadly behind other portions OF the
country In the matter of road max
ing. This condition is not so much
due to the lack of interest as the alb
sence of opportunity, financial privi-
lege, and technical knowledge and
adaptability.
In any new country like Josephine
county large outlays carefully ex-
pended are imperative before even
passably good thoroughfare can
be had, and to this must be added
the usual upkeep, which with our
unorganized, crude methods OF dis
pensing labor, totals a sum Of enor-
nous proportions.
Strangely as 1t may seem, the
supervisor goes about his work as
no other line of work would be con-
sidered, accepting Bill Jones and
Smith from squirrel ranches to un-
dertake the skilful labor OF building
great highway for which the public
are expected to pay, and do pay ar
enormous sum annually, to see the
same wasted year after year, all
through a lack of system which re-
quires years OF learning and actual
experience to properly administer.
County Superintendent Of Roads.
This important office should be
filled by competent man who will
be clothed with power to enforce la
Dor orders at the time and In the
manner ordered. And he should be
man whose duty It is TO live upon
every road within his district. and
further, he should be paid by the
year. and a salary befItting the task,
and ne should be a man who can pass
a good examination upon every phase
OF work required, and not, as is the
case az the present time, one Sc
lected as the most handy one out
OF a Job, but one who must first
have passed a thorough examination
, before a competent board, before he
is allowed 10 undertake the work
, The season TO repair roads is contin
, uous. and while there are proper
seasons for certain kinds OF work
: at all times OF the year good, earnest
conscientious labor is required, anC
good man can find Il, and In plenty
4 He should have the power OF polic
+. ing each road in his district, an'
q stop this eight hours pay for fou
I hours work. as is common today
with such an office properl
a filled II Is easy TO foresee one hund
red per cent Improvement In roa
conditions everywhere,
The Split Log Drag.
y There is much TO be said In II
>. favor. One good team Of 400 poun
= horses driven by a thoroughly con
= petent man. and no other should b
y considered. can properly dress grei
= many miles Of road through the seI
son. eliminate all OF the ruts an
" heavy says. one Of the greatest en-
mics 20 good roads. with the advei
- of rains.
W
Continued on Page FivsD
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30
HIGHLY PLEASED WITH GRANTS
PASS AND SURROUNDINGS
GIVES Us ELOQUENT PRAISE
City Schools, Streets, Cluster Lights,
the Rogue River and Green
Hills Appeal to Visitor

]. Young, Of central Nebraska, was
a Grants Pass visitor yesterday and
1t can be said for him that he was
we'll pleased with what he saw here.
He dropped In ut The Courier office
just as he was ready to take the af-
ternoon train south, being on his
way to visit friends In San Francisco.
Mr.. Young is farmer Of experience
and 1t is his intention to select a
home for himself and family on the
coast In order that they may enjoy
mild clim,te and pleasant condi-
tions generally. He was thoroughly
In love with this city and the coun-
try Immediately surrounding II and
talked Interestingly Of the things he
had seen while here. He said his
visit was purely by chance. as he had
no idea of stopping In the Rogue
River valley and when he started II
did not occur to him that he would
even pass through this famous coun-
try. you see." said Mr.. Young.
ION my way west visited friends In
Ohio and 1t chanced that they were
subscribers TO the Rogue River
Courier. was shown the paper and
had an opportunity to examine sew
eral copies of II and became inter-
ested at once. My friends told mo
considerable about Grants Pass,
things they had learned from the
paper and they gave me to UNDER
stand that they were expecting to
pay a visit here early In the spring.
told them would stop over as l
passed through and that Is how I
came to visit you today.
can truly say that this is the
most delightful location have ever
seen. your beautiful city situated
among the green hills which entirely
surround II is like no other place /
have passed through on the road
here. Your climate just suits me;
I am tired OF the everlasting wind
which sweeps the prairie states and
the deep SHOWS which make life al
most uncomfortable. have seen all OF
your school houses aud | can pro-
nounce them equal to those OF the
best towns 10 the country. Your
Sixth street with its bitulithic pave
ment and beautiful cluster lights
would be credit TO any large city
In the country. have just been
down to the steel bridge at the foot
OF Sixth street and was charmed
with the bright waters Of the Rogue
running between green banks and
through picturesque scenery When
compare that river with the Platte
in my state forget my loyalty,
which have maintained for so
many years. TO my own common
wealth, They tell me that you have
good fishing In the river and good
hunting IN your forests, both OF
which / long to enjoy.
There is much more I could tell
you, but my train will soon be here
and so I must start for the depot"
Mr. Young hurried down the street
but fingered long enough to say thai
he intended to make arrangement
TO meet his Ohio friends here In th'
spring and II he could find an invest
ment TO suit him no would locate no
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30
Messin ger-Ietteken

Miss Nellie Messenger and Samuel
Letteken. both OF Fruitdale, were
united In marriage at the Arlington
hotel parlors Tuesday. December 27,
1910. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. F. M. Garfield In the
presence Of few relatives and
friends. Both these young people are
well and favorably known in the To-
cality where they reside, the groom
being in the hop raising business
Many friends wish them happiness
and prosperity In their welded life
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30
RUSSIAN LION AFTER
FRANK GOTCH'S SCALP

NEW YORK, Dec 29.-George
uackenschmidt. the Russian lion. "
today picked up the gauntlet thrown
down by Farmer" Burns In behalf
n Frank Gotch, the retired wrestl-
ing champion. Through Jack curley,
b,s manager, Hackenschmldt posted
a forfeit with a Chicago sporting edi-
,or and wired Bob Edgren. sporting
EDITOR Of the New York World. that
no wonld accept the side bet Of s2O,'
900 imposed as a condition Of the
match by Gotch.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30

told that a decision to build or not to
h,ud will he ar-'yed at the latter
.nor, NJ January or the 'irst part on
February. This subject Is highly
,m,or,ant 70 Grants Pass as well as
tbe Illinois valley. Should work
commence the coming spring there
vnl be great activity In all lines OF
hnslness in this city and we can eS-
noc, rush to this country. and, con-
saousn,iy. and increased demand 'or
real estate.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30

Robert B. Reed and Florence V.
Cook were united in marriage on
Saturday, December "a, by Rev. r
C. Loyett at the Lovett residence
661 North Second street.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30
FOUNDER OF BREMERToN DEAD

SEATTLE, Dec. 80. -- william
Bremer. found OF the town OF Brem-
erton, where the Puget Sound navy
yard is now located, is dead at his
home in this city Of protracted III.
ness. Bremen v"- 90 years old and
had lived in this vl"lnlty for %
years
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-12-30

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