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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-04-28
CHICAGO WOMAN WANTS
GRANTS PASS HUSBAND

I Postmaster Donnell this week re-
ceived the following letter from a
girl in Chicago, who evidently is
anxious to secure western hero.
The letter follows:
Postmaster, Grants Pass, Ore.
Dear Sir: AS postmaster Of the
town Of Grants Pass, Ore, you will
doubtless be able to give me the in
formation desire, which is this: Are
there any young men in the town of
Grants Pass who are lonesome for
the society of nice, companionable
wife?
IF you, by any chance, know of
any, put them In communication with
me. You think It strange, perhaps,
that girl from big city like Chic
ago should make such a request. The
truth is this, l prefer real, live
westerner to ten-dollar-a-week
candy kid. II you know Of any,
kindly put them in communication
with me and I will give them any in
formation they may desire about
me-"
There now. you lonesome boy"
one fair charmer from the far east
has gallantly offered to brighten
your lonely pathway through life.
Who will be the first to send the
glad tidings Of acceptance to this
shy little young (?) miss. Now, as
a matter of fact, Postmaster Donnell
has not been able to detect any
alarming symptoms of loneliness in
the Grants Pass boys. Still, appear
ances are often deceptive, and any
young man (candy kids excepted)
wishing to lay his heart at the feet Of
the Chicago lady, may receive fur
ther information by sending her let
ter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-04-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interio,

Department OF the Interior
U. S. Land Office at Roseburg, Ore,
April 10,1911.
Notice is hereby given that Silas
Elmer Ducemmun, Of Kerby, Ore
gon, who, on January 6. 1910, made
Homestead entry serial, No. 05792,
for Lot and SWh of NEh, Sec
tion 18, Township 40S., Range
west Willamette Meridian, has filed
notice Of intention to make final
communication proof. to establish
claim to the land above described,
before County Clerk, Josephine Coun-
ty. Oregon, at Grants Pass. Oregon,
on the 2S day of May, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses
John Griffin, OF Kerby, Oregon;
Henry Houck, OF Kerby, Oregon;
Joseph Skeeters, Of Kerby, Oregon;
George Houck, of Kerby, Oregon.
BENJAMIN ]. JONES,
RpRiatar
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-04-28
TO CONSTRUCT HOTEL
ON RIVER BANK

e. ]. Mccormick, recently Of Port
land, has prchased a fraction of an
acre. strip of ground 75 feet wide
and 200 feet long, adjoining the
river on the east side of Sixth street
and has begun to improve the prop,
erty by beginning the construction Of
a boat house and refreshment stand
for the use of the public. He Will
at once put in stairway to lead to
the waters edge, where will be kept
a number of row boats and gasoline
launches. He will also keep for hire
fish poles and lines for the use or
those who desire them.
This is the beginning Of an I'M
portant undertaking which Is to end
In the large hotel on the bank Of the
river for the accommodation OF tour
lists and home people who enjoy fish
ing, boating and bathing. One Of
the features of this hotel win be that
all who desire may get fish dinners
on short notice and It Is the purpose
CT Mr.. Mccormick, who Is hotel
man Of experience, to have an estab-
lishemnt. which will be popular with
those who visit the park or care to
enjoy their dinner WITH friends by
the riverside.
So far the work undertaken is
only temporary, but In another year
the hotel project will be In evidence.
The parties associated with Il. ].
Mccormick in this undertaking be-
long In the interior of Alaska. They
consist Of his two sons-in-law, who
are now In the interior OF Alaska.
These two gentlemen and their wives
accompanied Mr.. Mccormick to
Alaska when the great strike was
made in the north In 1897 and have
remained there, The last named
gentleman was obliged to leave that
country last year on account OF his
health.
The Alaska parties have large
holdings there which will be closed
out this summer and the whole party
will start for Grants Pass on one OF
the last boats of the season, and
ther the hotel proposition will be
pushed vigorously. This city has
need Of Just such an enterprise as
these people propose to establish.
This is making use of the river, one
OF the most valuable assets of this
city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-04-28
NOTICE

To Whom II May Concern Notice
ls hereby given that |, the under.
signed, owner of one-half interest n
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 im-
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) r. r. KNIGHT.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-04-28

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case OF Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
cure.
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
f. j. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
In all business transactions and finan-
cially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan g. Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter
nally acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stlpatlon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-04-28
AMERICAN PRISONERS
AT ALAMO RELEASED

WASHINGTON, April 26.-Re.
porting to the state department today
U s. Consul Schmucker at En-
senada, Lower California, telegraph.
ed that the Americans imprisoned at
Alamo had been released and that
the insurrectos had abandoned Al
amo.
Consuls at Campeche, Puebla, Dur
ango and slnaloa reported out
breaks there
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-04-28
Wed In Grants Pass

Thursday, April 20, 1911, Thomas
B. Pearson and Miss Julia Anne st.
John were married at the hcme OF
Judge Stephen jewell In this city,
Judge Jewell officiating. Both
bride and groom are residents Of
Josephine county.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-04-28
FRANK G. WILSON,
Administrator.
IN THE COUNTY COURT FOR
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON

In the Matter Of the Estate)
of James N Hall, Deceased)
Notice OF sale.
Notice Is hereby given, that pur-
suant to an order of sale OF the real
property hereinafter described, duly
made and entered In the above en-
titled court and case on March 27th.
1911, ! will on and after Saturday,
April 20, 1911, sell at private sale,
for terms cash In hand, or on INSTALL
ments or not less than 10 per cent
cash In hand, with the balance In
annual installments, at not to exceed
five years time, and bearing inter-
est at not less than per cent per an
mum, payable annually, and secured
by first mortgage upon the premises.
all the right, title and interest OF the
Estate OF James N. Hall, deceased, in
and to the Southeast u OF the North
west u, the South Y OF the North
east 4 the Northeast Y OF the
Northeast u, all In Section s, Town
ship 39 South, Range West OF Will
lamette Meridian In Josephine Coun-
ty, Oregon, together with the ditch
and water right appurtenant there
to; subject to confirmation by the
court.
Bids for the said premises will be
received by the undersigned upon the
said premises, or at the law office of
II. ID. Norton at Grants Pass In
Josephine County, Oregon
Dated this 31st day OF March,
1911.
MOLLIE HALL,
Administrator.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-04-28
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

In the County Court OF the State
Of Oregon in and for Josephine
County.
In the Matter OF the Estate of
Ruth Irene Kerley, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, pursuant
to an order OF the Hon. Stephen
Jewell county Judge fof Josephine
county. Oregon, made and entered on
the Ord day of April, 1911, In the
matter OF the estate OF Ruth Irene
Kerley, deceased, directing the sale
OF the real property hereinafter de-
scribed, and providing and specifying
the terms and conditions thereof,
that ], the duly acting and qualified.
administrative OF the above entitled
estate, will on and after the 9th day
OF May, 1911, sell at private sale to
the highest and best bidder in the
manner following to-wit Seven
hundred and fifty dollars cash, and
the balance OF the purchase price in
deferred payments, evidenced by
promlssory notes, duly secured by
first mortgage 10 run for a period OF
three years or less, which real estate
Is as follows An undivided one
half Interest In and to lots z, s, and
3, In block n Of the original town
site OF the town OF Grants Pass, jose
phine county, Oregon, as same is
biatted and on file in the office OF
the county clerk OF said county and
state. subject TO the confirmation OF
The conrt, and certain liens held by
the city OF Grants Pass for improve
ments In front OF the property.
l.. E KERLEY,
Administrative OF Ruth Irene Kerley
Estate.
G. II. Clements. Attorney for Estate.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-04-28
IN THE COUNTY COURT FOR
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON

I'm the Matter of the Estate)
OF Frank 8. Wilson, De-)
ceased.
Notice OF final settlement.
Notice is hereby given that Frank
G. Wilson, the administrator on the
estate of Frank 8. Wilson, deceased,
has filed In the above entitled court
and cause his final account, and that
Saturday, April 20, 1911, at the hour
OF two O'Clock p. m. at the county
court room at the court house at
Grants Pass, Josephine county, Ore
gon, has been fixed by order of the
court as the time and place for hear
ing said final account, and all per-
sons having objections to said ac-
count are hereby notified to file and
present the same on or before said
date.
Dated this 31st day of March, A.
D., 1911.
FRANK G. WILSON,
Administrator
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-04-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department OF the interior,
U. s. Land Office at Roseburg. Or,
March 13, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Edith
Pennie, OF Hoquiam, Washington,
who, on October 30, 1908, made
timber and stone, No. 02051, for sE
Y, Section ~, Township 3S g.,
Range 7W. Willamette Meridian, has
filed notice Of intention to make fin
al proof, to, establish claim TO the
lnnd above described, before Regis
ter and Receiver, U. 8. Land Office,
Roseburg, Oregon, on the 9th day
OF June, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Frank 70. Johnson, OF Grants Pass,
Oregon; Solomon G. Stone, OF Grants
Pass, Oregon William r. Turnham,
OF Grants Pass, Oregon; Joseph n.
Verdln, OF Grants Pass, Oregon.
BENZ |. JONES' ReRIstor
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-04-28
NOTICE or FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given, that ID. o,
Hayes, the administrator OF the
estate Of Lemuei It. Green, deceased,
has filed his final account in the
County Court for Josephine County,
Oregon In the matter OF said estate,
and that by order OF the Hon. Stephen
Jewell, Judge OF said court, dated
April 10. 1911, Saturday, May l3,
1911 at the hour OF two o'clock D.
m. at the County Court room az the
Court House IN Josephine County,
Oregon, ~ hereby fixed nv the time
and place for hearing and settling
said account, and all persons having
objections thereto are hereby noti-
fled TO file and present the same on
or before said date.
Dated April ~, 1911.
d. o. HAYES,
Administrator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
HOADLEY AND PARTY
 VISIT GADSDEN
Police Release Woman Held on
 Suspicion
RUMoRs OF BIG DEALS
Mayor McCord of Alabama City Opposed to Consolidation of Two Towns. High School Calls for
 Support

Gadsden. January 5.-(Special) )-Pres- ident Joseph H. Hoadley of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company, Vice President James Bowron of the Southern Iron and Steel company and a number of other capitalists of Birming- ham and the east came to the city in a private car this morning and spent the day in the district. The first stop was made at Attalla, where an inspection was made of the mines of the Alabama Con- solidated. The party next proceeded to the plants of the Southern Iron and Steel company, where Mir Hoadley and his guests were shown over the various de- partments of this great concern.
 This afternoon trip was made to the furnaces of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company in the northern part of the city. The trip was merely one of inspection and MT. Hoadley as well as the rest of the party showed the most enthusiastic of spirits. The party will remain in the city until tomorrow and a reception will be rendered the visitors at the Hotel Printup tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
WHY BE so THIN?"
Thinness Is Embarrassing, Unhealthy and Not Natural-Formuia Now Used Which Adds From One to Three Pounds Week

Every one ought to have some extra flesh on the bony structure of the body, both for the sake of health and self-esteem.
 Most thin people are sensitive to the harsh, unfeeling criticisms which are constantly being hurled at them by the more fortunate well-figured per sons.
 Every one pities a thin. bony horse. but horses don't know it-while thin people are both pitied and rtdiculed. It ought not to be so, but 1t is.
 well rounded figure. be 1t man or woman, excites admiration: not only for the figure but for the bright eyes, pink cheeks. red lips, and vigorous car riage which accompany a well-nour- ished body.
 Strength, health, beauty and sound flesh abound, if the blood and nerves get enough nourishment out of the food eaten.
 This prescription aids nature; helps absorption, digestion and assimilation; helps distribute lhe blood and nerve elements which make sound flesh. Get the ingredients and make it at home, and see how very fast you gain in weight.
 In a half pint bottle, obtain three ounces of essence of pepsin, three ounces syrup of rhubarb. Then add one ounce compound essence cardiol shake and let stand two hours; then add one ounce tincture cadomene com pound tnot cardamom). Shake well and take a teaspoonful before meals and one after meals. Also drink plenty of water between meals and when re- tiring. Weigh yourself before begin ming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
PURIFOY ANNOUNCES
 NEW APPOINTMENTS

Montgomery. January 25-(special.)-- Judge John Purifoy, treasurer-elect, has for the first time announced the full per sonnel of his office. His chief clerk will be John L. Purifoy, Dallas county. chief clerk; Harrison McCutcheon. scottsboro. assistant to the chief clerk; W. P. Fon- vile of Montgomery, assistant. and Mrs. J. H. Jolly. Montgomery, stenographer.
 Each of the clerks is experienced and able. Regarding MT. McCutcheon the Scottsboro Citizen says:
 Harrison McCutcheon, son of Judge w. w. McCutcheon, and chief clerk in the probate office, has been appointed to a clerlkship in the state treasurer's office by Judge Purifoy. who was elected state treasurer in November, and will go in with Judge Purifoy on January 16.
 This is quite a compliment to liar iison, as well as to Jackson county. The position carries with 1t salary of $125 per month, and holds for four years.
 Judge Purifoy has many friends in Jackson county and he is fortunate in se- curing the services of such a worthy and competent young man.
 Harrison McCutcheon is one of the finest young men, in clerical capacity. we ever knew. and is quick, accurate and rapid in the discharge Of his duties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
MAY ABOLISH
 STATE BOARD

Montgomery, January 5.-(Special)- Pursuant to recommendation of State At torney General A M. Garber. as an
 nounced in his report of several days ago the coming legislature may consider a measure for the abolition of the onlce of state assessment board. At present this board is composed of the governor auditor. treasurer, attorney general, and secretary of state, meeting whenever oc- casion arises.
 In explaining his recommendation for abolition of the office, the attorney gen eral calls attention to the fact that ordi- narily these men are not supposed to know enough about railroads to make the state assessments. ''The state tax com mission," says the attorney general, "composed of three members informed and trained by experience in tax matters has been clothed with extensive powers and jurisdiction In the assessment or tne different subjects of state taxation. me attorney generals recommendation there- upon was that sections 2l33 ct seq. relat- ing to the duties of the state poaru oi assessments. be placed upon the state tax
 commission. Colonel Garber adds that the law coulu be so changed as to permit the governor to be an ex-officio member or the tax commission when the railroad assessments are taken under consideration, should the chief executive deem it best to dip lhlo | the pie. | Argument that the tax commissioners ought to be better fitted to make the raii- road assessments is believed in this city to be a weighty one, hence officials at the capitol are expecting measures to be m, l troduced in the legislature which VIII | comply with all suggestions on the sup | iacf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
DECISION MAY
 FREE PRISONERS

Montgomery, January 5.-(Special-)- )-Ac- tion of the United States supreme court in declaring unconstitutional the iapor contract law of this state may result III a wholesale jail delivery throughout Ala bama. Should the act in toto be ad- judged invalid by the high tribunal there is no doubt of the fact that a number of prisoners now serving time under such sentences will be given their freedom.
 In commenting upon this phase or the question, Col. A M. Garber. attorney general of Alabama, said: Until l re- ceive an official opinion from the Wash ineton tribunal I will not be able to make any recommendations whatever along this this line. But should the whole act be adjudged bad by the high court. we will of course take steps to free those pris- oners who are now serving time under labor contract laws
 The statutes covering contract violation have been in effect in this state for a matter of four years hence during this time there have necessarily been a num- Der of convictions under the law. Sew eral hundred prisoners have without doubt been sentenced under the act since it became effective.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
HANKS RESIDENCE
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
pr. George Hill Was Prominent Man. Michael Furniture Company Sells
 Out-New Drug Store. .s

Tailadega,s January 5.-tSpeciaLl-- The handsome dwelling on North street occupied by J. F. Hanks burned at 80 o'clock last night. Fire orig mated between the roof and ceiling. policeman bursted open the door of the bedroom and aroused Mir and Mrs. Hanks barely in time to escape before the roof fell in The occupants has tily seized a few articles of clothing and escaped. stepping out of doors into a temperature of 10 degrees above zero The house and contents were burned to the ground. The water plugs were frozen so that much val uab1e time was consumed by the fire department in thawing the plugs. The building was scarcely a stones throw from the fire station. There was $500 insurance on the furniture and 5000 insurance on the house. The loss not covered by insurance can be roughly estimated at s3O0o. The dwelling was the property of Dr. w F. Slaush- ter.
 In the death of pr. George A. Hill, which occurred at his country home, near Sylacauga, on the morning or January A. the state and county has sustained a distinct loss Dr. Hill frequently represented Tanadega coun- ty in the legislature ana III cVnNeH- = tion. He was educated at Howard and the State university and in medicine he was an alumnus Of the University of Virginia and the Jefferson of Phil adelphla.
 He was Royal Arch Mason. and Knight of Pythias and Baptist. His life has been an active and useful one He was 61 years of age
 The Michael Furniture company has sold out to Brothers, Cannon & Mc- Cain, who will conduct the furniture business in the future heretofore sit uated on Battle street. MT. Michael will add plumbers line to his stock of tinware, machinery and steam fit tings.
 John Hendricks will open new drug store on the east side of the square in the store room formerly oc- cupied by the McAlpine shoe store. The usual drug stock will be kept and in addition thereto line of paints, fancy goods and notions.
 The Hicks Mercantile company has found new quarters in the corner store on south side of Battle street for merly occupied by J. A. Powe Hard ware company. Dry goods and fancy groceries will be carried by this firm as well as farm supplies and heavy groceries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
ANOTHER CAMPAIGN
 AGAINST SPITERS
Sanitary Officers Are Making Arrests
 Every Day But Find Conditions Much Improved

A campaign is on against spitters once more. Fifteen were arrested for splitting on street cars "Wednesday and another dozen yesterday. while the sanitary in spectors have been picking them up for several weeks.
 An alderman fell to the strong arm of the law Wednesday when he spat on an East Lake car and found it necessary to make bond. A number of prominent cit izens have been haled before Judge Fea- gin lately to pay their fines, sl for the first offense and s5 for a second appearance
 The citizen, whether he be mighty or lowly, usually pays with good grace, and declares that the law is a good one. Non spitting is habit that can be culti- vated,'' said Inspector Walter Burson yes terday, just as easily as the splitting habit. By constant reminder we can teach this habit in Birmingham. I find that splitting is not so prevalent at present as 1t was when the law was first passed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
THINKS THE FINES
 HAVE RECOMpENSE
LAWYER SAYS HE IS WILLING TO
 PAY $5 EVERY DAY TO GET FREE
 ADVERTISING FOR BEING BUSY AND LATE

Two lawyers were discussing the action of Judge Cahalan in fining the lawyer who was late in court. q think the judge was perfectly right" said Lawyer A, and hope he will apply the rule to sll alike"
 Yes said Lawyer B, ''the judge will apply the rule to all alike, and there's nothing would please me better than to get fined s every morning. Now that may seem strange. but I'll tell you why. As you know, the courts and corridors are thronged every morning when court meets. Suddenly the door of the criminal court is thrown open and the bailiff be- gins to holler, MT. B. MT. B. MT. B., then he rushes back into court and says, No answer By this time everyone is interested in me. and at the psychologist cal moment I rush in, hopping my fore head and all excitement from rushing up- stairs I tell the judge I am very busy; have cases in the city and circuit court; can't keep up with half my work: apolo- gize, and. if necessary, pay the fine. Then the newspapers tell the story and thou sands read it and hear of me, all of which is worth more than the 5 fine.
 Now, contrast that picture with the picture of the lawyer who can patiently sit around the courtroom waiting for his case to be called, a case in which he has been paid, or perhaps only promised, a miserable little fee to defend some mis- erable negro charged with some miserable little offense designated non-capital fel- ony' Instead of the stentorian tones of the bailiff reverberating along the corri- dors and everyone hearing the name. the meek and patient and punctual MT. A goes into the trial without display or pa rade; there's no newspaper story and MT. A Is and remains unknown. Yer sap. Pay the fine every time.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-06
ALMON TO INTRODUCE
 DISPENSARY BILL

Tuscumbia, January 5.-(Special) )-Judge F. B. Almon, when he departed for Mont gomery to prosecute his campaign for speaker Of the house of representatives, carried in his pocket bill which he will introduce for the establishment of dispen- saries in Tuscumbia and Sheffield Just prior to hls departure a gathering of citi- zens, who advocate the return of the dis pensary, was held in Judge Almon's of- flee, and the features of the dispensary bill were reviewed. and he was instructed 10 introduce the bill. Judge Almon was one of the most effective stump speakers against the prohibition amendment. was an ardent supporter of Governor-elect O'Neal and is pledged to use his influence for the repeal of the prohibition laws.