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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-12-01
FORMER TOWN BOY
CAPTURES MURDERER

Geo. W. Colvig, who with Mrs.
colyig, are visiting at San Francisco.
writes that their trip was uneventful
until the final termination when
they were in the crowded ferry
building when Prodogis, the Greek
iaoorer shot and killed two police
men, An account of which appeared
In the Monday Daily Courier. He
tells of the bravery of a former
Grants Pass boy as follows:
The shooting took place where
several thousands of people were
closely packed and the Greek after
shooting down the two police officers
and wounding another Greek named
George Condos. was fighting his way
out of the crowd with his smoking
revolver held in a menacing attitude,
when Curtis M. Moss young man
who was standing by his taxicab, and
had the courage of his young man
hood, tackled him, much the same
as the football boys make tackle,
threw him to the ground and dis
armed, while the Greek was max
ing every effort to kill him. To say
that 1t was brave act to grapple
bare handed with such desperate
william, is the general sentiment on
the streets Of San Francisco. We
are glad to chronicle the fact that
young Moss was born in Grants Pass.
His father, James Moss was formerly
sheriff Of Josephine county.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-12-01
MURPHY

Road Supervisor Gilmore is doing
some necessary road repairing near
Walter Farra's farm this week.
Elmer Brown and family moved
to their new home about 10 miles
up the river from Murphy last week
We are sorry to lose these excellent
people from our neighborhood but
our loss is Applegate's gain.
Manager Adolph Maier moved his
family from Grants Pass to the Mich
igan mine last week. This makes
five families now living at the mine
Wheeler Osborn last week signed
up with the Portland ball team for
1912 at $3.50 per month. Wheel
er's numerous friends confidently
expect him to make good. We no
ticed an article in regard to this
subject in a recent issue of the Ore
gonian, which stated that Mr.. Os-
born was a Jacksonville boy, which
is erroneous. Wheeler is strictly a
Grants Pass boy, having first seen
the light OF day on the 9th day Of
November, 1887 in what Is now
known as the old McGrew house on
West G. street, Grants Pass Ore
gon.
Arch Davis and family have
moved from J. w. Russell's place
to the mine last week. Mrs. Davis
will run the boarding house, while
Mr. Davis will be employed at the
mine.
Numerous inquiries in regard 10
corn are being made by the grangers
in Murphy this week, as they want
to get their goat In good condition
by Friday evening for they expect to
initiate a class OF ten new members
at their meeting at that time.
School Clerk W. l.. Hays was
around taking the school census this
week. He found 46 children OF
school age in the district.
A surprise birthday party was
given WHEELER Osborn last satur-
day at the home OF his parents Mr..
and Mrs. Dell Osborn. which was at
tended by between 60 and 10 invited
guests. The guest OF honor being
employed away from homo at the
time considerable strategy and a lit
tie deception had 10 ie used 70 get
him home. which feat was finally ac-
complished and the surprise was
complete. much 10 the amusement
OF the assembled guests After sew
eral hours spent in games and music
and after partaking Of refreshments.
consisting OF pickles, coffee. cake
and Redland grapes. the guests de-
parted declaring they had good
time. Mr. Osborn received n number
~ beautiful and appropriate. ss well
-r rsefni presents from his friends
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-12-01
M'CORKLE TO BUY OWN
SITE FOR SAMPLER

Tho proposal of the commercial
club to donate site to A. ]. Nc
Corkle for an ore sampling plant,
will not result in a transfer as Nc
Corkle decided to purchase land on
his own hook, so he informs the
Courier He also stated that he had
purchased residence on North
Sixth street for a permanent home
for himself and family.
The site to be used by the SAM
pier is located at the head OF East
f street and adjoins the Standard
oil tank grounds. The residence is
located at 902 N. Sixth.
Regarding the purchase of site
the Montana man said; 81 have
made arrangements to buy the land
and pay for 1t myself so as to be
Independent In the matter" He
then expressed appreciation OF the
work done by the commercial club
as whole and by committee, and
said he would call on the club for
a favor in the form OF request to
aid him to clear up some details,
side-track, etc. He said: II will ask
them to secure 10-foot easement
along the east line Of the cannery
property adjoining the 10-foot cas-
ment that ! have arranged for with
Williamson & Mason, giving me
20-foot driveway from f street on
to my property, also II they would
see to II that r street Is put in
good condition over which to handle
heavy loads Of ore, and to lend me
assistance in getting a sidetrack put
in from the siding which runs into
the Standard oil tank laid through
on to my property. Assistance OF
the Commercial Club In These three
items can be OF considerable value
to my project"
And then, there is another matter
In which the club can aid me and
that is arranging for free electric
power for one year as has been
promised by the power company to
all new industries locating here"
No ore will be bought this winter.
Regarding this McCorckle said:
81 will not undertake to handle
any ore this fall, as II will be impcs-
sible to get ready to receive ore be-
fore the winter rains which win
make bad roads. II is my intention
to put up my plant at once, and as
soon as spring opens and the roads
are good again I will commence buy
ing, which will probably not be be-
for March or April However TO
insure miners and prospectors that
/ mean business and will be ready
TO buy their ores In the spring, am
going to put up my plant as fast az
can collect the materials and mach
Inery for the purpose"
He stated that he would also put
in a testing plant for the benefit OF
the miners Of this region. also
custom assay office. The assay Of
flee will also be convenience for
him and associates In testing the ore
from the mine McCorkle and asso-
ciates purchased on Grouse creek
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-12-01
Mining Englnser in Runaway

Adolph Maler left this morning
for sisson, where he will spend sew
eral days on business While driv-
ing IN the Slate Creek district yes
terday Mr.. Maier was the victim OF
a runaway. in which he received
some painful bruises over the body
and several cuts around the eyes
caused from his broken glasses. The
team driven by Maier became fright
eped at place where The toad ran
close TO a log and the horses jumped
oysr The log. throwing him from the
buggy. No bones were broken ana
NO serious damage done 70 the
horses or buggy
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-12-01

after a short visit with Grants Pass
friends
Mrs. G. Y. Richardson left Mon
day evening for Albany 20 visit rela-
lives. Mr., and Mrs. Richardson wore
formerly proprietors Of tho eonfec-
tlonory store now owned BY E. n.
carglll. They gave up the business
to 60 on a farm near Grants Past.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-12-01

Chico. Cal, Dec. l.--Bccause Geo.
Nelson criticised the way he carved
turkey, George Watson, a cook, at
tempted TO carve him He chased
Nelson through the streets with a
huge carving knife, Both were ar
rested
Mrs. chas Rlchton returned Tues
day evening to her home at Merlin
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-12-01
Chimney Fire

The fire department was called
out early Wednesday morning to the
home of w. r. Clarke on West A
street, a burning flue causing much
concern. The department responded
and the new auto-chemical engine
also went to the scene, but inasmuch
as the city has not yet accepted the
machine the tanks we're not charged
and the run was spectacular only.
No damage was done.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-12-01

visitor in Grants Pass on Monday.
7. D. Crane left Tuesday morning
Tor San Luis obispo, Cal, where he
goes to take charge of mining prop
erty.
W. E. Waddell, one of the South.
ern Pacific engineers of this city
went to Portland Monday evening to
spend several days.
Mrs. M. A. Benn and daughter
Annie left this morning for Auburn
Cal, to be with Mrs. Benn's daugh-
ter Mrs. W. Edwards, who is i'll.
George Turner, who has spent the
past four years in the east, returned
Tuesday afternoon to his home in
this cityMr Turner is a student in an
art school in Michigan, but for the
past several months he has been in
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He expects to
remain in Grants Pass during the
winter.
Mrs. Arthur Harth returned to her
nome at Roseburg Monday evening
after spending a week with her
mother, Mrs. M. E. Dean and other
relatives.
W. e. Daniels, the postmaster at
Three Pines was in Grants Pass on
business yesterday afternoon.
Mrs H. B. VESSEL left Monday for
visit with relatives in Stanfield
Oregon.
Mrs. Linwood Gillette came up
from Portland Tuesday afternoon to
spend week with her husbands par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Gillette.
Miss Emma Loughrigde came up
from Willamette university at Salem
this morning to spend Thanksgiving
DAY with her parents, DR.. and Mrs.
s. Loughridge.
A. c. Holcomb, manager of the
Peerless Clothing company goes to
Portland this evening on business.
Mrs. e. R. Crouch and little daugh-
ter Ramona returned to their home
at Galice Wednesday morning after a
short visit at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. H, B. Hendricks of this city.
s. F. Scott of Glendale was a
Grants Pass business visitor on Tues
day.
Mary E. Light of Leland was in
Grants Pass Tuesday visiting with
friends.
A. L. Richardson of Kerby was in
Grants Pass Tuesday on business.
R. E. Thayer was looking after
business in Grants Pass on Tuesday,
returning to his home at Merlin in
the evening.
Miss Mabel Palethorpe, former
Grants Pass girl, but now resident
of Portland, left this morning for her
home after pleasant visit with old
time friends here While in Grants
Pass Miss Palethorpe was the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Meas, Mr.. and
Mrs Carl Allen and Miss Edith
Rehkpof.
Mrs. j. f. Gardenhire and little
son, of Roseburg who have been visit
ing with Grants Pass friends for the
past few days, went to Ashland this
morning to spend several days.
Mrs. r. H. Gilfillan, who has been
confined to the hospital at Ashland
for the past several weeks, where
she underwent an operation, came
to spend Thanksgiving at her home
in this city. Mrs. Colvig, who had
been with Mrs. Gilfillan during her
illness, accompanied her.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Haley who
have ben visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. G. l. Gillette, left Thursday
for California where they will visit
for several days before going to
their home at Marley, III.
f. D. Williams went to Bakers
field Wednesday to look after busi-
ness matters.
Miss Vera Whipple went to Med
ford Wednesday to spend Thanks
giving with friends.
Miss Jessie Layton went to Wood
Vile Wednesday to visit friends.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-12-01
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PERSONAL AND LOCAL

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Miss Jessie Scovill, who teaches
the Glendale school, spent Thanks
giving here with her parents
Miss Alice Smith came from Wolf
Creek Wednesday evening to spend
Thanksgiving with her mother. Miss
Marion White of Medford ia the
guest of Miss Smith during her visit
at home.
Eugene Goode of La Grande a
student In the U. of O., is spending
the Thanksgiving season with his
sisters Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Calvin and
Mr.. and Mrs. e. H. Lister. Eugene
Goode is former Grants Pass bow.
who will be remembered by many
friends here.
Misses Flora and Marjorie Flem-
ing returned to their home in Med
ford Friday after spending Thursday
with their cousin Miss Wilma Gilkey.
Mrs. James Bateman and two
children of Dayton, Wash, are the
guests of Mrs. Stanton RowelI.
A. D. Wise returned Thursday
from weeks outing in the Kerby
district.
Fred Cook came up from Glendale
"Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving
day with his parents.
Miss Ethlyn Bartlett spent Thurs
day with friends in Woodville.
Miss Della Jewell spent Thursday
at Ashland.
A. W. Love of West Fork spent
Thursday with Grants Pass friends.
Judge and Mrs. Stephen Jewell
spent Thanksgiving day with their
daughter, Mrs, Robert Hendricks at
Galice.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. DeArmond Of
Medford are spending several days
with Grants Pass relatives.
Stanton Rowell left Thursday for
Portland where he will spend sew
eral days
G. H. Poteet OF VISIT Fork was
business visitor to Grants Pass
Thursday.
E. ]. Brown of Applegate spent
Thursday with Grants Pass friends.
Mr.. and Mrs r. L. Demaree and
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Fryer went to
Gold Hill Thursday afternoon, where
Mr.. and Mrs. Damaree and Mr.. Fry
er played for the dance given there
in the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Darneille and family
spent Wednesday evening at Three
Pines, where a basket social was
given at the school, Of which Miss
Mabel Darneeille is teacher.
L. L. Jewell went to Portland
Wednesday to visit with friends
Maurice Bryan of klamath Falls
is spending a short time in Grants
Pass.
w. B. sherman spent Thanksglv-
ing day at Montague, where he ate
turkey with friends, He returned to
Grants Pass Thursday evening.
Miss lone Rolf went to Portland
Wednesday evening to spend several
days with friends.
Mrs. W. d. Josslln came up from
Portland Wednesday afternoon TO
visit at the home OF Judge and MIS-
G. H. Durham for several weeks.
Lawrence B. Rich OF Chicago
came nm from Reseburg "Wednesday
afternoon to spend Thanksgiving
with friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Howland
came from swastll,a "Wednesday TO
spend several days with Grants Pass
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. V Sickle OF Gold
Hill were in town Tuesday visiting
friends and doing Christmas shop
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-12-01

Wed nt Hhnu---
Leon f. Thompson and Miss
Gladys NJ. Klum were married al the
home Of the brides parents at Le-
land Thursday evening November
90, 1911. The ceremony was per
formed BY Rpy W. G. Long IN tho
presence Of relatives hnd Few IN
yited guests.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-12-01
poRN

uABERMAN--At Grants Pass. ore-
gon. wednesday Nov moer .y' "
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles W Haoer-
mar, q son.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-23
CHRISTMAS HEROES

The parent who trundles a load of
presents home at midnight, SO that
the children won't see them.
The host who carves the turkey of
all the choice parts and then looks
happy while he eats what is left.
The young man who starts for a
bunch Of girls under the mistletoe and
kisses the one who is too old to run
away.
The kid who won't ask Santa Claus
for bobsled and pair of skates be-
cause his mother is afraid he will
break his neck or get drowned.
The newlywed who will pretend to
like his wife's first mince pie and ask
for another piece.
The fond parent who will work all
night with an axe and saw to adapt
the Christmas tree to the modern fiat
The married man who wears the
necktie and smokes the cigars his
wife gave him.
The good-natured man who rigs
himself up to impersonate Santa Claus
at the children's enterta inment.
The fellow who hooks his overcoat
to buy his girl a present.
The t-givers who stint them
selves the rest of the year in order tc
keep up appearances.
fuses to tip the janitor.-Judge.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-23
PRACTICAL MILITARY PLAN

What is needed for the promotion
of the military efficiency Of the eoun-
try, more than aught and all else, is
a compulsory term of service OF not
less than two years in the army, ev-
cry male citizen being liable to it be-
fore he reaches the age of twenty five.
We would in a few years have mil
lions Of men fitted for service We
could throw million equipped and
disciplined men into the field in a
months time and would be perfectly
invincible against any outside attack
With such an army costing nothing as
the reserve force, there would be no
people in the world who would threat
en- our peace-Tampa Times.
This seems to the Star to be SEN
sible suggestion. But an attempt to
put 1t in practice would bring wild
howl from the peace at any price peo-
ple-the people, who, by the way. iT
case of war would clamor for bat
tleship OFF every dock, or battery
at every crossroads, to protect theil
property. It's what We will have tt
come to one of these days, however
or be whipped to a fragile by the frs
big nation that forces a war on US.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-23
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH

Last night the bright healthy girl
and the equally healthy but much more
noisy boy were very much in evidence
and il Santa Claus made his visits
more frequently. il would be neces-
sary for the church officers to get
busy and hurry up that new church
which up to the present time is only
matter for talk, for the building was
simply packed and many had to be
turned away.
The Christmas tree, whose height
was limited by the height of the cell
ing, was thing OF beauty, its decora-
tions showing an amount of skill,
taste and labor seldom found in these
ever returning festivals. Mr.. W. T.
Gary, the Sunday school superintend-
ent, was master of ceremonies and in
a brief address gave hearty welcome
| TO all present, and extended an invi-
| tation TO those who were not now
members to become living, active
| workers in the Baptist Sunday school,
| and saying further that the Ocala
Baptist Sunday School held the unique
position of having the largest per-
eentage OF adults of any Baptist Sum
day school in the state of Florida He
also stated that on Sunday last in the
face of the pouring rain they had the
| largest attendance Of any Sunday
school In the city, proving conclusive
lily that Baptist children take very
very kindly to water.
| Before the arrival of Santa Claus
who had so many other engagements
| tor a punctured tire) that he was
somewhat be1ated, Miss Walker, the
iSandwich Island missionary, gave a
beautiful chi1ds history of the com
ing of the child Jesus, also the little
daughter of Mrs. Lanier Robertson re-
cited a Christmas poem in most
beautiful and dainty manner. Then q
little miss who had possibly seen MOI
more than a half dozen visits Of ole
santa, and whose name most appro-
priately is FAIRY" Hester, sang Mar.
tin Luther's cradle song, and the dra.
matte action that the little miss pu
into the song was simply marvellous
and at its conclusion received a ROUND
iof generous applause.
| The children Of the Baptist Sunday
school are always taught that it i:
more blessed to give than to receive
so each scholar came with a donation
of money Or provisions which will b.
handed over to the Kings Daughter
for distribution. Old Santa Claus pre-
scented the Pastor Chapman with
pretty basket of fruit, among which
was a suspicious looking envelop
said to contain a loving remembrance
from his flock
Every scholar in the school, even t
the cradle roll babies, were hande,
some beautiful and appropriate pres
ent, and the whole vast audience wa
made the recipients of generou
. sample Of candy or fruit. All the ex
iercises were put through promptly an
the happy children got home early.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-23
WHAT SAVED
her LIFE
Mrs. Martin Tells About a Painful
Experience that Might Have
Ended Seriously.

RivesvilIe, ". Va.-Mrs. Dora Martin,
In letter from Rivesville, writes:
For three years, suffered with wo-
manly troubles, and had pains in my
back and side. was nervous and
could not sleep at night.
The doctor could not help me. He
said would have to be operated on be-
fore could get better. 1 thought
would try using Cardui.
Now, am entirely well.
am sure Cardui saved my life.
will never be without Cardui in my
home. I recommend it to my friends. 4"
For fifty years. Cardui has been re-
lieving pain and distress caused by wo-
manly trouble. It will surely help you
1t goes to the spot-reaches the
trouble-relieves the symptoms, and
drives away the cause.
If you suffer from any symptoms of
womaniy trouble, take Cardui.
Your druggist sells and recommends
It Get bottle from him today.
NIB Write TO: Ladies' Advisory Dept. cha.ta.
noo4a Medicine Co.. Chattanooga. Tenn, for Special
I,astraictions, and o4-page hook. Home TreAtnena
sos Wonen. sent IN plain wrapper. On request.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-23
AGATHERIDAN SOCIETY

The Agatheridan Society held its
regular meeting Friday afternoon. and
the following program was rendered:
Subject, Christmas"
Song. A1leluia, by school.
Essay, christmas Customs in the
Various Countries''-Nellie Beckham-
Essay. THE Days We Celebrate
Annie Laurie Perry.
Song, by chorus, arise, Arise.
Shine
Essay, "a Christmas with Dickens
Elizabeth Newsom.
Oral story. "a Christmas Carol
Mamie Sheppard.
Grafton. Luke XXIIT'-EIeanor Nix
Vocal solo, 80 Holy Night"-Irma
Blake
Grafton, "The Heritage of 1911
Leslie Anderson
Recitation. In Memoriam xxi
Marion Dewey.
Song, by chorus.
Essay. The Spirit Of the Season.
| Irma Blake.
Toast to the New Year'-wiley
Burford.
Letters to Santa Claus
Letter from the eighth grade-Al-
fred Green.
Letter from the ninth grade-Ruby
| Cappleman.
| Letter from the tenth grade-Alice
Sexton.
| Letter from the eleventh grade
| Olaf Zewadski.
| Letter from the twelfth grade
Irma Seckinger.
Song, by school.
| At this meeting there were a mum
Der Of visitors present, some of whom
| were former 0. III. S. students anf
graduates.
| There being no further business {,
come before the house, the societ,
adjourned to meet again Friday, Jan
uary 5, 1912. Reporter.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-23
CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is blood or constitutional disease, and
in order to cure it You must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure
is taken internally, and acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure is not a Quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one
Of the best physicians in this country
for years and is a regular prescrip-
ton. 1t is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood
purifiers, acting directly on the mu-
cous surfaces. The perfect combina-
ton of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in
curing catarrh. Send for testimonials
free.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price, Use. Take
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-12-23
A CHRISTMAS RECOLLECTION
Carolyn Wells in Life)

How dear to my heart are the old
Christmas presents,
When fond recollection presents
The hand-painted "game sets" with
woodcock and pheasants.
The lambrequins, crewel-worked in
olive and blue.
The bead sofa cushion, the knit afghan
nigh it.
The tile pipe mmbrella-stand, meant
The big Rogers Group-(father loved
to buy IT'D
And the worStedwork motto to
hang on the wall.
The old worSted motto.
The Bristol-board motto,
The rustic framed motto that hung on
the wall.
How well ! remember the wording
Twas God Bless Our Home" in let
tiers quite wild
And a worsted-work lady in worsted-
work bonnet,
Who held in her arms a worSted-
work child.
Some Florida grasses were punched in
behind it;
tQuite dusty-though cleaned in the
spring and the FAM
I'd give a round sum if l only could
That old worsted motto that hung
That old worsted motto.
That Bristol board motto.
The rustic framed motto that hung
on the wall.
Though now / have many a painting
and etching,
Though | have engravings and Jap
anese prints:
And quaint old framed samples ICON
sidered quite fetching),
An Impressionist picture in mar
velous tints:
And photographs of every temple and
grottO,-
l think I'd be willing to part with
them all
Ii l could recover that precious old
motto,
The worsted-work motto that hung
on the wall.
The old worsted motto
The Bristo1-board motto
The rustic framed motto that hung on
the WALL