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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01
BOYS Saved the Town.

In his "reminiscences of Shermanf
march, in Harper's, w. w. Lord Jr,
tells how group of small boys saved
a town from pillage and burning.
1.-THE ubiquitous, irrepressible anG
inquisitive small boy saved Winnsbon
ough from supplementary pillage and
confagratlon. Actuated by desire Il
loot the residences in the headquarters
neighborhood, six desperate fellows hid
in the court house tower, determined
to remain behind the army long enough
to burn and plumber to their hearts
content and yet have time to join the
rear guard before night set in. But
heaven willed otherwise. A band OF
village boys, wandering amid the ruins
by chance discovered the maraudert
peering like vultures from their lofty
perch within the belfry and FASTENED
, with the information to my father
Fortunately three of the Union officers
quartered at the rectory by Genera.
SlOcun, had been detailed with a squad
pers-in Of stragglers. These officers
had rounded up their waits and stray9
and were bidding farewell TO my pa
rents before Fastening after the army
when the terrOr-stricken boys arrived
hot-footed and gasped out their story
Our friends of the enemy and recent
guests thus found themselves upon the
horns OF most embarrassing dilem
ma; a desire to arrest these thievisb
stragglers, and natural dread of cap
ture by the Lighthouse Confederate cav
airy, which hung constantly upon the
outskirts of the invading army for thl
purpose OF cutting off stragglers or Of
engaging any small detachment sent
out on special duty.
I'm the end duty triumphed over
fear. Ny father gave them a letter
which promised for themselves, then
prisoners and men safe-conduct unit
they reached the Union lines, and they
proceeded to the court house with Their
SQUAD of men There they dislodged
from the belfry the crest-fallen robbers
and incendiaries, with evidence Of gull
upon them in oil-soaked tow. Ther
they all set forth TO overtake thu
array
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01

lation except for the front, and in a
case of driving storm sheep would
be In a worse condition inside than
out. Sheep never thrive if confined in
sheds that are draughty, too close, or
badly ventilated, and it is surprising
that men who have raised sheep FOR
many years with poor results do not
seem to appreciate this fact A shed
with an open side on the south and
with an allowance of about twelve feet
Of floor space for each sheep, should
be provided. Every sheep farm should
have a dog-proof fence
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01

- recently heard of a poultryman
,,s fastened several traps on posts
f.. S'uInpS near his poultry yard for
r., purpose of catching hawks. The
- ~pS worked day and night. and 1T
"o' long until he had caught five
has an owl and a polecat. Hawks
~, " habit of lighting on post or
=. " 70 survey the field before swooping
Nv s1 on their prey-Farmers Mail
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01

An insufficient supply OF bees VIII
hinder the setting of fruit. While oth-
or insects may take part in the car
rvipa of pollen. the fruit raiser must
RELY chiefly upon honey bees. expert
ence shows that, though bees may ny
two or three miles, hives should De
within half a mile of the orchard or
small fruit patch.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01
Ifouor and Price of Grain.

The Secretary Of Agriculture is au-
thoritatively- quoted as saying that ii
every distillery and brewery in the
United States were to close and never
use another bushel Of grain In the
manufacture of intoxicating liquors.
the American farmers, as a class,
would not know it. as far as the ef-
foot usould show itself on the markets
for grain.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01

f,,S7P Your eye on the pet cat If You
no.. one. If not, then your neighbor
IL. nave one which visits you occa-
f,.. ''-!, II may cause the disappear
,,rs u many chick you can not az
h ~ 'oF 1t takes a pretty sharp eye
'"''n them at it sometimes. The
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01

Their Kindness Was Not Forgotten.
The cry of "On to Richmond" awak-
ened no enthusiasm in the hearts of
the Third Ohio one day when they
found themselves en- route as prisoners
Of war for that famous capital Nor
were they enthusiastic when they halt
ed for the night and prepared to sink
supperless into dreamland
The Fifty-fourth Virginia Regiment
was encamped near by, and some of
the men came down to have a look at
the ''Yanks."
Had your Coffee asked one of
blue-coat stretched disconsolately on
the bank.
mot sup" answered the other.
Amt you had any rations tonight"
only crumb or two from the bot
toms OF our haversacks.'
This was told to the boys of the
Fifty fourth, and old Virginia hospital
ity showed Itself at once The men
soon made their appearance with cot
fee kettles, corn bread and bacon, the
best they had. In few minutes the
coffee was steaming, the bacon cooked
and prisoners and captors sat down
together around the camp fire, like
kinsmen true and brothers tried" The
hungry grateful Yankees ate with q
relish such as no one can appreciate
unless he has been in a like situation
No wonder there was a warm spos
in every heart of the Third Ohio ever
after for the generous Fifty-fourth.
A fresh slide in the magic Lantern
gives another Of these shifting wal
pictures. in the distance, is Mission
Ridge. which has just been stormed
That long line OF prisoners passing
over the pontoon bridge and up the
stony mountain road Is the Fifty,
fourth Virginia. A soldier on duty al
Kelly's Ferry asked indifferently OF
one of the prisoners, as the regiment
passed:
What regiment Is this?'
1.-THE Fifty fourth Virginia. was the
reply.
In an instant the loungers sprang to
their feet and rushed to camp. THE
Fifty-fourth Virginia is at the ferry"
they shouted, as they ran in and out
among the tents Of the Third Ohio.
The Ohio boys were quickly in mo-
ton Boxes from home and all re-
served stores were speedily ransacked,
Coffee and sugar, beef and canned
peaches and the best they had of every
thing were freely brought forth. They
| remembered gratefully the debt Of hon
or and paid it nobly. 1t was the Same
old scene over, with the shading re
| versed, For one night at least both
Confederates and "Yanks' enjoyed
again the sweet grace of hospitality
| that could bring a smile even to the
| grim visage of war.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01

Yves, I am going to start chicken
farm just as soon as eggs are cheap
er. You can get ~ cents dozen foi
eggs"
But how much can you get foI
eggs when hens are cheaper?"
"Eh, l never thought of that
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01
Poor Shelter for Sheer.

often we see sheep housed in places
like that shown in the picture One
can imagine what the interior of this
mole would be after the winter rains.
1t is dark and entirely without yentl-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01
Aaa of Horses.

good authority on horses says
tbat the gray will live the longest ana
thai the roans come next IN order.
blacks seldom live to be over ~ ana
craams rarely live more than ten O.
fifteen wears.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01

ears. The debate was resumed, but fnI
stantly dropped by the introduction of
convincing testimony that I was still
among the living. My head was great
ly swollen, and seemed bursting with
pain. / was entirely blind my eyes
being completely closed by the swollen
condition of my head and the matter
from the wound, which had caked over
them. The blood had matted all over
my face in thick crust. I was in the
hospital, and somebody was at work
trying to bring my features once more
into daylight, and he was doing it in a
manner that was torture This had
probably brought me back to conscious
ness
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01
HarLWorked Horses.

MANY hard-worked horses suffer with
sore hacks and the harness gals. one
of the best remedies for cooling ana
beaainp those sores Is two teaspoon
e,,1s of ground white oak bark, two
quarts of water. Pour this water thot
over the bark and let it stand nntil
cool Then strain and bottle for USE
pa+he sores in this solution.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01

my remedy we ever found effective
~ sucn cases is to kill the cat. # Is
impossible to break them of the habit
o ia 1ney get it.-Agricultural Bpitom-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01

aalt-inch iron holes through the upper
part, and an iron pipe to run through.
Ills simple and cheap device answers
PERFECTLY for all the usual purposes of
wagon Jack.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01

.0Ilo"lng is the minimum or legal
sS1' IN pounds per bushel for the
.~'ous commodities, by United States
Standard.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01
.rne LARGEST Incubator.

The worlds largest incubator is IN
Australia where it is used to hatch
1144o ducks eggs or 1900 hens eggs
at time.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01

One OF the tricks in the fur tradt
is to insert white hairs in foxes am
sables to make silver foxes.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01

This arrangement anchors a post SO
If viii not pull out when the wires
arp frightened A wire is stretched
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01
SERMONETTES.

The world gets no light out Of a py-
rotechnic sermon.
Most of us would be miserable if we
could manufacture no enemies.
The thing that keeps many out of
religion is that we make 1t so petty
When the church becomes an end in
itself it sEon makes an end of itself
Much of our good would be a great
deal better If we made less fuss about
it.
A good many men are carrying loads
on their consciences that belong to
their livers.
It's a queer conceit that regards a
dime dropped into the plate as d dol
lar laid up in glory.
DoN'Ts FOR CHURcEMEN.
Don't expect your prayers to mean
business until you get busy.
Don't imagine you have wings be-
cause you are blown about by your
feelings
Don't try to keep beauty On your
face when you are hiding the beast in
your heart.
Don't fail to observe that when there
is cause in the heart it will get to
the muscles.
Don't overlook the fact that loves
real wealth is often according to its
apparent waste.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-04-01
or raV1n

Sow, the bases of the two posts over
the top of the lower post III d u oo'N
or raVine.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-17

of the harbor with myriad of shipping but IS
also at the beginning Of the ieong board walk along
which hour after hour, all day long and far into the
night Ceaseess procession OF island visitors passes TO
and fro. Altogether, other place IN all Macklnac
offers such vantage ground for man on secret watch
A first I naturally supposed that something attrac-
tive feminine called out the look that crept peri
odCaly into Ralph PresCotts eyes, he watched the
endless chain OF parade. And, equally naturally, but
s1rreptitiouslv took in the board walk-never once
to find his gaze bent upon anything IN te1ln1ne gSe
Instead It was always man And such men. Not
the trig. well OOrled who prOnenaded fIrta-
tously but roughly dressed shippers the crews OF the
market boats haybOats, truck re1ghters OF all sizes and
descriptions that dOCked at their small wharves IN
what practically the front yard OF the Grand View
Hotel Without realizing what suspicion lurked IN my
mind, l said laughIngly, at length:
What IS your special stunt, anyway: Secret Der
vice."
And then, with gasp that echoed quickly drawn
breath by Ralph Prescott knew that had penetrated
his He dropped heavily back into his chair and
searching hurredly through his pockets, brought out
a pencil and scrap OF paper, on which he wrote:
Please do not say anything more about Secret Ser
vice Do not even breathe the words again here.
so you really are?" l could not help saying under
nv breath
Uncle Sam does not permit the matter to be talked
Of he wrote again. Please do as say without ques-
ton Some other time shall explain and give you some
details that viii be worth your while.
L happens II reading the lips that the voice plays
absolutely no part So long the cOnsOnants and VOW
els are properly formed by lips teeth and tongue and
q speaker has IrnpedInlent OF speech nor marked
peculiarly Of pronunciation I understand what IS
said without word being spoken IN even the talntest
whisper So II that few hours later, sitting on
the open stony beach Ralph Prescott spun yarns that
ved those OF the greatest writers OF criminal romance
feeling secure from eavesdrOppers IN the sghty 1soIa-
ton and the thunder OF the waves which broke IN foam
upon the beach driven as they by sharp breeze
which out OF Lake Michigan at the rate OF forty
miles 4 hour.
I have been in the service several years, he said
and only twice have been spotted as you DID 1t TINS
morning. How did you DO It? I did not know was so
raw that.
It's my sixth sense. I said laughngly hardly eX
Decting that he would understand.
Instantly into his eyes Ieaped that hawkike look
began 10 explain, expecting TO be laughed at; but he
cut me short.
I know what you mean, he said. I know exactly
Lord, we OF the service ought 10 know for that IS the
irst thing developed IN and If neither has It
by gift Of Nature, possesses the ability TO acquire
It, he never reaches first rank. matter how efficient
he may be IN every other way.
SOMEHOW or other. perhaps because Of the perfect
- isolation and the knowledge that I understood the
power and the value Of the sixth sense Ralph Prescott
became ga--71O11sZ reminiscent and poured out stream
New-York tribune., 1910-07-17

of personal experiences, which, If told
without a single trimming of romance.
would outvie the maddest dime novel
that was ever written. Through it all
noticed that two-thirds of them were
tales of counterfeiters-and then |
suddenly remembered the bogus silver
dollar | had received few days before
in change at one of the summer-seaso
shops that line both sides of Main-st.,
and also how ANONYMOUSLY failed to
have it changed, and how glad | was
finally to retreat without having the
charge preferred that myself was
the offender.
Yet, when Ralph Prescott finally
caught himself up, and calmly an
nounced. However, | am not up here
on a counterfeiting case. am Just
merely looking around to see if some
body is here who IS wanted badly else
where" l blandly accepted the state
ment as fact. 1t IS amusing, some
times, for a woman to let man think
cI,a &c n fool
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-26

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-26

Mrs. r. w. Clarke returned We'd
lnesday evening from months visit
with friends and relatives at Berke-
lley, Cal.
Mrs. Albert Coe and children
came up from Merlin Wednesday to
visit for few days with relatives
and friends.
Miss Vada Swinney, who has been
visiting with relatives at Orange for
the last two months, returned We'd
nesday evening to her home In this
city.
Arthur Brown, the genial editor
and publisher of the Rogue Maga-
zine, was in this city in the interests
of his publication the early part of
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. o. Gillen spent
Tuesday In this city with Mrs. Gil
lens uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Vonley Colvig, leaving for their
home at Portland on Wednesday.
Mr., and Mrs. Gillen made the trip
from Portland to Crater Lake and
various parts Of eastern Oregon by
automobile and are now on their
return home. While in our city they
reported delightful trip, with not
an accident to mar the pleasure OF
their outing.
Mason Fruit Jars at Cramer Bros.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-26
Directors

:. Loughridge, President: T. b. Cornell. Vice
President; Sam II. Baker Cashier: j. G. Riggs. j. +.
Calvert, G. II. Garner. Marcus Robbins
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-26

BROS.
ODD FELLOWS BLOCK
Economy Jars Fruit Cans

A. f. Voorhies, publisher OF the
Courier, returned Wednesday from
his trip to Michigan, where he visit
ed his old home In Greenville and
called on relatives In various places
from Saginaw to Detroit. He re-
ports pleasant visit and comes
back much rested and improved In
health.
Fruit Presses at Cramer Bros.
The Courier received yesterday a
very interesting two and one-half
column article on forest fires by r.
L. Fromme. forest supervisor Of this
district, Notwithstanding the late
hour Of its reception, 1t was intend
ed that 1t be published In this issue,
but the important railroad news
which occupies a large space this
week and which came later, crowded
II out. II will be published neat
week.
A certain young married man OF
this city has the proverbial Lucky
Kid backed off the block when Il
comes to show down. His wife al
so thinks he is little bit OF all right.
for at the distribution OF prizes at
the Electric theater Monday even
ing he, on being requested by the
management TO draw number from
the box after several had been call
ed without any response from the
audience, promptly drew his own
number and on being given the
choice OF either lady's or gentleman's
size watch chose the-oh, well, II
you had seen the lady smile you
would have no doubt as TO who re-
ceved II.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-26
Purely Personal

Andy Colvin, of Glendale, was a
Grants Pass business visitor Monday
c. L. Barlow, of Galice, was 8
Grants Pass business visitor on Tues,
day.
Economy Fruit Jars at Rogue
river Hdwe. Co.'s. S-19-2t
Ike Davis returned from Bybee
Springs Monday, where he had spent
several days on hunting trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Rowland and
baby came in from the Swastika
mine Monday for short visit with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Morphy and
baby were Grants Pass visitors on
Monday. returning to the Granite
Hill in the evening.
I. A. Robie went to Medford We'd
nesday afternoon to attend to busi-
ness matters, returning to this city
in the evening.
Mrs. l.. S. Smith and Mrs. NJ. E.
Taylor went to Woodville Tuesday
to spend the day with friends, re-
turning to their homes in this city
in the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Tetherow and
two daughters, the Misses Effie and
DeEtte, and Mrs. Tetherow's sister
returned Tuesday evening from New
port, where they had spent the past
month, rusticating on the beach.
How about that Insurance? There
is lot of danger of fire these days.
Call and see John A. Dale in the
Conkiln Bldg. He represents some
iirst-class companies. S-26-2t
Mrs. Henry Flick, of South Bell
ingham, Wash, is in this city, the
guest of her sister, Mrs. V. B. Swim
ney. The sisters had not met before
in 25 years and the visit is proving
a most enjoyable one to both ladies.
E. L. Churchill and family and Mr..
and Mrs. U. A. Griffin returned last
Saturday from a camping and hunt
Ing trip spent in the vicinity Of
Dada's creek. The party secured
several deer and report fine trip.
Mr.. Churchill's nephew accompanied
him home for visit.
Economy Fruit Jar Caps at the
Rogue River Hdwe. Co.'s. 6-24-tf
Judge Stephen Jewell and wife
left Wednesday evening for Camas
valley, in Douglas county. called
there by the serious illness of their
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Stephen Jew
ell, Jr. They will remain with
their sons family until Mrs. JEWELS
health is improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Spencer and Mr..
and Mrs. L. NJ. Prall, OF Oklahoma,
arrived in Grants Pass Monday even
ing and have been looking over the
city and county. These ladies and
gentlemen are very favorably i'm
pressed with this part Of Oregon and
It is possible that they may be resi-
dents Of Grants Pass sometime in the
future.
Mr.. and Mrs Lee Dawes and son,
who visited friends in this city Mon
day and Tuesday, departed Tuesday
evening for their home at High
River, Alberta, Canada. Mr.. Dawes
IS a brother Of Mrs. Goulder, with
whom they had been visiting at Med
lord, Mrs. Goulder and daughter
coming this far with them on their
'eturn trip and the whole party visit
ID with friends in this city for two
laws
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-26
PUSHING PAVEMENT
DOWN SIXTH STREET
Modern Methods OF Doing Hard
Surface Street Work-Crowds
I'm Attendance.

The paving company is now laying
from 700 to 1000 square yards OF
finished pavement day, which
amounts to about two blocks along
Sixth street in one week. At this
rate the contract can not be COM
pleted before the latter end OF Sep
tember. There is little danger, how
ever, Of any bad weather before
that time, and the streets may be in
readiness for the fair In the early
part OF October. No doubt the con-
tract would have been completed by
the last day OF August, as specified,
had not a series OF accidents oc-
Cured at the rock plant, which de-
layed starting the pavement at least
month, but every part OF the en-
terprise Is working perfectly now,
and no further delays are antici-
pated, The pavement as II really
appears when finished upon our
own streets is so nearly perfect that
the SHOW me" Thomases have been
made to see, and the number OF our
citizens who have worked and wor-
ried with so many hindrances are
already beginning to see that they
have started something which will
do much toward the municipal bet
terment Of the city. Property own
ers along the side lines are showing
their appreciation OF the work, and
petitions are being circulated and
filed with the city officials asking
for immediate action toward paving
alleys and streets galore.
This movement is by no means
premature. or the result OF any sud
den flash OF enthusiasm. II Is Just
what is needed and Just what will
make this town what II must be to
keep In time with irrigation, rail-
road and other similar developments
which are upon us.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-26

PIANO TO rent Rowell's Piano
store S.26.lt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-26

The pupils of the Holland school,
Miss Scovill, teacher, held a big pic
mic at that place last Saturday. Ten
gallons of ice cream, besides a large
amount of candy, oranges, lemons
and ice were ordered from F. W.
Russell, of this city, so it goes with
out saying that everyone had a jolly
time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-26

$40 DOWN So a month, buys one Of
our high grade pianos Call and
see Rowells Piano store S-2G-tt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-26
Oregon I,lanLets.

We have lust nov opened up our
foil line ~ OREGON Made Wooden
Hh"hr's. II viii pay you to see
'h"'o and rrt the priccs before you
hur rour fall and winter needs. e.
y. Hishop n Co, the C1othIers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-26
T
Miss The
' Chance

For one week more we shall continue
the offer of n Sterling Parer and
Corer or an Enameled Bastmg Spoon
with the sale of every Preserving
Kettle. You will need all hese
articles during the canning season,
so why not get them now. We have
a fine blue and white guaranteed
Preserving Kettle for only 800.
Take look at our corner window.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-26

Mrs Stanley Umphlette, who with
her husband is visiting at the I'm
phlette farm near Glendale. came up
this Thursday afternoon to spend a
few days with friends in this city.