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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

n B. Westbrook, Of Crescent
City. was a Grants Pass business vis-
itor Wednesday.
Mrs. Elmer Hays and baby came
N from Glendale Wednesday after
noon to spend a few days with
friends
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Soloman, OF
Hugo, passed through here Wednes-
day afternoon for Douglas, Ariz.'
where Mr. Soloman will take a posi-
ton with a big firm in that place.
F. NJ. Dougherty went to Newton,
Kan, Wednesday evening and ex-
poets to live permanently in that
town.
Special low rate to Crescent City.
Mclean Auto Livery makes special
announcement on page tonight.
vern Norton, who was injured re-
Gently at Joplin, Mo-, as stated In
The Courier some days ago, Is max
ing rapid Improvement and will soon
be fully recovered.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12
WOODVILLE ITEMS

A brass band has been organized
in Woodville with w b. Cartmel as
instructor, c, s. Hebrad, manger;
Frank Harris, secretary, and Roy
Seaman, treasurer The instruments
arrived several days ago and now
we have plenty Of music in the air.
A band Is good thing for any town
and we hope the boys will stay with
II.
p. Kershaw, of Medford, was in
Woodville this week looking after
some business here
Lawn mowers sharpened at
Cramer Bros.
Mrs, John Hills was in Grants
Pass last Saturday, visiting relatives.
Mrs Sam Sandry, Mrs. NJ Burk-
hart and Mrs James Herr were
among those who took the motor
for Grants Pass last Saturday.
Woodvllle Is to have two lumber
yards In the near future Mr.. Mat
thews is putting In one across the
track and Mr. Boyer Is putting in one
on this side of the track.
The Ladies' Aid will meet next
Thursday, May II, at the home Of
Mrs. John Hair
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson, who have
been visiting at the home Of John
Owens, left last Saturday for Gold
Hill Mrs Wilson is a daughter OF
Mrs. Owens.
Mr.. Farmer now is the time to
equip your barn with a modern hay
carrier outfit. The Rogue River
Hardware Co has a big assortment
on hand. 5-5-2t
The Improvement club has opened
the Ice cream parlor and although
the weather has been unusually cold,
tue lauleS nave done lively busi-
ness. The proceeds will be uesd to
improve the town.
Judge and Mrs Gllomre have had
as their guest the past week Mrs.
Bagley, Of Ashland.
Sam Sandry the fish warden for
this part " the state, was called 10
Salem last week on business con.
nected with his office.
C. r. Rosser is enjoying visit
from two Of his brothers from Chi
cago, and brothor-ln-law from Ev-
orett Wash These gentlemen are
here to look up the country with an
Idea Of locating In our valley.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12
SELMA ITEMS

a crowd of young folks OF Selma
os follows, Thomas Rhoads. Earl
KING, Carl and Emet Churchill and
tue Misses Vma Chastain, Irene Ger.
ai Florence Churchill, Reka Krauss
Kate and Helena Herman, spent last
SUNDAY climbing TO the top of Eight
DolIar mountain. About the time
they reached the summit Il began Ia
RAIN and they made haste for homo
out were thoroughly drenchod when
they reached home and most of
the party have severe colds as re.
suit
Mrs Logan aud Lou smit, of
Grants Pass, spent two or three days
down the river last week
Jesse hudson went to McClond
the first of May to spend the sum.
mer at work.
There was a school picnic at Dry
den Sunday May Z, and among the
parties who attended from Selma.
were MIR and Mrs. John Chasteln
and Mr. and Mrs Suderth On re-
turning home. the horse, which they
we're driving became scared while
'oming homo and umled throwing
Mrs Chastaln and Mrs. suderth out
II the rig iniurlug Mrs suderth
lutte severely
We learn that Fred Chrsty. vino
was working at porre cal. spf-
fcred aud accident recently break
Ing two ribs WHIT uunng a slab
cac
Nier Molvma FoN, who has boon
Teaching the DRYDEN school her
school being out Monday, ls going
TO her homo at Ashland Thursday
MIR Geralde folks haye moved
into the building known as tho I'm
erprlse hotel at Selma.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

Uno Jacobson, a young man about
25 years of age, native of Finland,
died at the South Pacific hospital in
this city Wednesday morning. The
decedent had no relatives in this
country except an uncle, who lives on
the old Kelly place several miles
west of town. A mother and broth
er live in Finland. Jacobson was a
member of the |. o. o. F.lodge at
lreka, and the local order will have
charge of the funeral services, which
will be held Thursday afternoon at
2:SO o'clock. Interment will be in
the I. o. o. F. cemetery.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12
WILLIAMS ITEMS

Arie Gctcher, Henry Nickerson
Joaquin Miller and John Boil were
the guests at j. II. Miller's Sunday
Henry Nickerson is very Ill at this
writing.
Blanche Hubbard was the guest OF
Mabel Mahan Sunday.
Misses Maysel and Myrtle Lette-
kan we're the guests OF Mrs. Cnas
Cougle Sunday.
Earl Sumner has gotten to be
quite photographer.
Mrs. Eva Fields, of Provolt, was
the guest of Mrs Sam Tetherow Sun
day.
The dance at the Williams hall was
q grand success. A large crowd, and
all reported good time.
A birthday party was given Azel
and CIemmy Blodgett Saturday af-
ternoon. All reported q good time
Tom Wilkinson is suffering with
bad case OF poison oak.
Misses Elsie and May Tetherow
were the guests at the home OF lie
Roys Saturday night.
Best value In buggy whips at the
Rogue River Hardware Co. The Big
Red Front. 5-12-2t
Fred Miller visited his family at
Missouri Flat Saturday and Sunday.
Reta Miller made flying trip to
Grants Pass one day last week
We saw Bertha Miller's smiling
face among us again Sunday.
A large crowd attended the meet
ings Sunday held by Rev. Mickey at
the Baptist church.
A very serious accident happened
at the sawmlll one day last week.
Bill Fields was hurt by a horse drag
ging him.
Sam Tetherow went to town Tues
day.
Our school is progressing very
nicely with Miss Daley Cole as teach
or.
crops are looking fine In this
nelghborhood.
Mrs, Chas. iKncald called ON Mrs.
Minus Howell one day last week.
Isn't this fine weather for MAY?
Rain one day, sunshine the next
foul weather the next.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12
FRUITDALE

The second picnic OF the season
was held at the Heffley home On
SUNDAY. A good crowd was in At
tendance
The son OF Or. and Mrs. McCabe
has arrived
The death OF Mrs. Elizabeth Tant-
linger occurred at her home on Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Scarborough
left on Tuesday to visit with rela-
tiyes in the east
Make your selection OF fishing
tackle now while the stock is com
plete. New goods now on hand at
Cramer Bros.
Ernest LETTERS has accepted pos
ition in Portland.
Dan Carey is at work at Lorelei,
building an addition to the cabin
The grangers held their monthly
picnic and meeting at the school
house on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Florence Breitmayer
were guests at Lorelel and Bid-a.
we on Sunday
You can get an excellent buggy
whip for fifty cents at the Rogue
River Hardware Co (The Big Red
Front.l 5-12-2t
Junior Endeavor met at the school
house on Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fiske, brother Of
Mrs. McCabe, and his wife are new
arrivals In Fruitdale.
Mrs. Heffley, and Mrs. Coutant
have gone to Roseburg to attend the
strawberry rose carnival
John Bonnet, Of Milwaukee, Wis,
Is a Fruitdale visitor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12
JULY a CELEBRATION.
Continued from Page u

Andrews suggested that this practice
should be resumed, especially In view
OF the recent revival and keen Inter.
est in mining as a result OF various
gold finds OF Importance; that COM
mittees should be appointed to look
into all new mineral strikes, that
would-be investors could be intell,'
gently informed when letters came
asking for information.
In addition to a proposed pilgrim
age to Kerby, Attorney o. 8. Blanch.
ara suggested that Crescent City be
invited to meet the Grants Pass
shouters at the creamery in Illinois
valley. D. G. Donahue, Of Crescent
City. who was present in the interest
OF the proposed deep harbor at the
California town, stated that he
would tell his people Of the good
spirit in which the invitation was ex-
tended and declared that Crescent
City would be glad to accept the In
vitation and send live delegation.
Revertlng to the celebration for
July 4, Mr. Coe suggested that 1t was
high time to take up work arranging
details for the event, that generous
expenditure Of money should be made
and that a committee of five be
named, as was done two years ago,
to map out a program and act as
sponsor for ali arrangements. He
put his suggestion in the form Of a
motion, which was carried, and Pre-
sldent sabin will soon announce the
committee President Sabin stated
that much work was ahead to prepare
for celebration that would be a
credit to the city and that the mat
ter should not be taken up In half
hearted way.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12
MORE MILES PAVEMENT.
Continued from Page H.

has petitioned for macadam road.
way, and estimates will be out IN +,
faw days.
Altogether the improvements al.
ready petitioned for will add as
much to the general appearance Of
the city as the work Of last year,
and it is expected that other peti.
tions will be filed within the next
month, which will call for extensive
improvements to be completed in
addition to the work already under
way.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

When John Mock Of the city police
''r,e soo7 fishing there's trouble for
.'e i''nN t.ho every time. Whether
ITS MS star that makes them take
notice or his new tangled spinner
h'sni been determined. However.
''s catch Wednesday evening
amounted to ~ pounds, one fellow
tipping the beams at IS pounds and
another AZ "a
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12
THREE PINES

F. w, Wilson, recently of Chicago
who has purchased 13-acre fruit
tract from the Three Pines Timber
company, made a business trip to
Grants Pass Tuesday. He will plant
this tract to fruit and vegetables.
Mrs Wilson will join him In a few
days, as she is enroute from the
east at this time. A modern six
room bungalow will be erected on
the land at once.
Mrs. F. L. Mills, OF Ruber, spent
Sunday at this place with Mr.. Mills,
who Is employed by the Three Pines
Lumber company.
Mr.. and Mrs, ]. D. Cook are So
iourning in Grants Pass for few
days.
George Baer, president OF the
school board, spent Tuesday in the
county capital In connection with
the building Of the school house at
this place. r. c. Farwell also was
a business visitor to the same city.
A pleasant social gathering was
that which met at the home OF George
d Forest Saturday evening. The
occasion being the regular weekly
meeting Of the Glee club.
Lewis Gengler has his cottage we'll
under way Mr.. Deane is making
good progress on his house. George
Erickson has move into the cottage
he recently erected
The houses built this spring and
now In course of construction at
this thriving little place number
eight Prosperity has not passed us
| by.
The ball game at Hugo Sunday
between the Hugo nine and the
'Woodyll'e team was a very one-sld-
|ed affair the score being to 0 in
favor Of the latter club While the
Hugo team has some very creditable
material they were as a whole en-
tirely outclassed About one-half Of
the defeated nine will do well IN
any local BAH company, the balance
should seek another calling Mr..
Solomon who handled the indicator
also hand.od The game A case of
the right man In the right place
\ kimbau cultiyator will keen
Your orchard free from weeds and re-
tain the moisture In the ground. The
Rogue River Hardware Co. tThe
Rig Red Fronu carry three sizes
OF the Kimboll cultiyator In stock.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

ACRES-Improved, sub-irrigated
land two miles from P. o. on Mer
lin road, for sale; orchard ant
berries, chicken yard and coops;
five-room house, modern. Price
$4,000, terms to suit. Address A.
Morris, route No. /, box 2, Grants
Pass. 4-28-6t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12
ESTRAY

THERE came to my place about
January 10 2-year-old roam col
ored heifer without brands or
marks Owner can have the same
by proving property. and paying
charges Marion Griffin, Slate
Creek, Wonder, Oregon. 5-12-St
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

FOR SALE-3R Balm wagon IL
good shape. Also thoroughbred
5, c. Brown Leghorn eggs. s1.0O
per setting. Inquire, OF |. w
Ryan, 704 w. D st. 3-17.t,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12
WANTED

WANTED-A small tract of lano
either improved or unimproyed
suitable for fruit. Not too far
from town on good road. Give
full description, prices and terms
first letter. Owners only. Bo,
Ml, Grants Pass. Ore.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

FOR SALE-Single-comb R. |. egg.
for Matching; 10 No. for S2.5c
Utility stock sl.OO a setting. c
R. Britchtbill, N. 10th ST. 2-24-12t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

FOR SALE-Single-comb R. /. Red
eggs for Matching; pen No. / for
$3.50. Utility stock $1.00 per
setting. C. r. Brechtbill, N. 10th
st. 2-24-12t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

County Judge Jewell and Mrs. Jew.
ell will leave next week for trim ia
their former home In Texas They
VIII 20 10y way Of Portland and sal,
Lake and return by the southern
route through Los Angeles
Judge Jewell states that while in
Texas he viii look into methods In
use there in good road buildpg. AS
Texas is developing fine systcms or
roads In many parts of the state.
Judee jewcu viii also luspec. the
manner of making ou roads I'M cal.
uornia Tie viii use information se-
cured on his trip In the prosrlm o,
road huildns m Josephine county
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

THOROUGHBRED Poland China
hogs for sale. J. H. Robinson, r
F. d. No. 2, Grants Pass, Ore
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12
MISCELLANEOUS

HAVE a few hundred dollars to
invest in small farm or unim-
proved land not too far out with
plenty OF water want small place
but II payments are right. viii
consider a larger one or a home
stead relinQuishment Address
ouN oo' Grants Pass 5-12-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

FOR SALE-Tlmber claim, NV u
Sec. "a, Twp 81, West, Jose
phine county. For particulars
address Fl. Walter, conductor, 3rd
and Townsend streets, 8. P. Co.,
San Francisco, Cal. 9-3-ti
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

Don't neglect Oh. -ard.U Garden
hose and ,priully~ o' Cnm., ur,s
A. G ROBBIE and a Mr. Dunbar of
Grants Pass have been Identified as
the antoists who crashed into a bpr.
~ driven by r. Z. Ray ana r +.
hoblit Saturday uisht Constable
s'nglor departed FOR Grants Pas,
Tuesday morning with a warrant for
ttelr arrest and me. VIII ba hrourh,
To Nediord ior TRIAL Mr. Dunbar
IA said TO have been driving the ma.
hlno when the accident occurred
Medtotd Tribune
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12
ARTISTIC

ARTISTIC photographs, postals
stamp pictures. amateur finish
Ing Come and see somples at IN.
Aasr,o studio. sos Sixth street
"'' summer N'icoa. S-lg-tt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

EARL V. lNGELs, H. s. Bcg
equipped custom assay office ano
analytlcay labratory in Oregon
ores, coal, soils, fertilizers. water
food and spray products. etc. an
alyzed. Toxioal analysis, Room,
2Ol-S Calvert-Paddock building
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

RANNlE, the plumber. IA ready Al
any minute to repair yuur plumb
ing 500 II street, Telephon,
''''N t-2.t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

\ Kimbal cuItlyator will keen
your orchard free from weeds and re-
tain the moisture In the ground. The
Rogue River Hardware Co. tThe
Rig Red 'FRONT.' carry three sizes
OF the Kimball cultlyator I'm stock
''N" '' see 'hem, 5-t2-2t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

FOR SALE-40 acres of land on
Grave Creek, and one 2-year-old
Jersey bull, from first-class milk
and butter stock. Address Geo. L.
Howard, Placer, Oregon, for prices
and description. 4-21-5t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

FOR SALE-Barn, 40 by so by 1S.
Fruitdale. Price s55 If taken
at once, easily moved, practically
new. Address o. c. H., care
Courier. 3-24-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

As ACRES unimproved land near
Murphy for sale; y miles to
school; on county road. Price $25
per acre. Address e. Loughridge,
Wilderville, Oregon. 4-2S-3t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12

BROWN Leghorn hens for sale, also
pen White Wyandottes. Phone
8S7 Wilderville. Att
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-12
ADS
FOR SALE

THOROUGHBRED Poland China
hogs for sale by ]. H. Robinson,
route No. /, Grants Pass. 4-28-4t"
The Greeley tribune., 1911-02-23
HUSBANDS GIVEN TREAT
By LADIES OF G. II. r. CVJrR

Mrs. Walter f. Bliss and Mr.. 7.
H. Woehler entertained the ladies'
OF the G. B. B. club with their hus-
bands at the home Of Mrs. BliS. on
Thursday evening. The menhars Of
the G. B. B. club are ladies' vho
love their neighbors as tbemsel-
ves". The women who live nm
Eleventh avenue between Fff.aen.n
and Sixteenth streets discovered that
thy were all congenial so ,bey form
ed a club and meet occasionally in
the Afternoon for a social visit
Thursday evening tho husbands vore
invited to the meeting. tn. roons
were pretttly decorated wjtL h..rts
and valentines an1 nunhs- NJ
unique games were proyideJ for
amusement.
Mrs. s. A. Blair. member ., IN.
club. expects to leave soon .r5 -,
presented with beautiful sonv.,,r
spoon by the ladies. Rerre1brsnt.
we're served late in the evening .nd
the affair was much enjoyed bv aIi
The Greeley tribune., 1911-02-23
Good Jok. on Charley Tew

When number OF oratoricai,
commercial and social lights OF the
Greeley Commercial club went JUNK
citing to Pierce the other night there
was one stunt pulled on that was
not on the program, but 1t adorded
a lot Of fun for those who were Wise
II appears that during lull in the
proceedings before the banquet
started several of the Greeley guests
were sitting about waiting Charles
F. Tew wanted to start something
so he quietly drew five dollar OH
from his pocket. secretly placed IL
under a chair and when everybody
was looking pounced upon 1t JOY
ously.
by George. here's luck" he ex-
claimed. 1--WE Just found FIVE dol
lar bill lying on the floor here
But II SO happened that two o.
the party had seen him place the
money ready to be found. They
were C. T. Ahistrand and J. F. Nc
Crery. They sneaked out and wait
ed until Mr.. Tew had triumphantiy
waved the bill In the air ana placeo
1t in his pocket after the alleged
lucky nnd.
Mr.. McCrery happened in about
that time. He began peering under
tables and chairs. meanwhile feel
ing in his pockets and looking as
though calamity had befallen him
Whats the matter Mac?" inquir'
ed one OF the party.
why. I've lost five dollar bill
somewhere around here and cant
find IT," replied McCrery glibly.
The smile faded from Mr.. Tews
face. when some one spoke up.
That's all right" said the voice
"Charlie Tew just picked 1t up on
the floor not three minutes ago. He's
got il in his pocket"
There was nothing for Mr.. TeW
to do but to produce. and when e1'
plantations followed he was allow
ed to keep his five spot on promise
to buy the cigars
The Greeley tribune., 1911-02-23
MRS. SUSAN BISBEE PASSES
AWAY DURING HER SLEEI

With her last words bidding her
nurse to go to bed for her needed
rest. and her last thoughts those of
kindness and tnoughtfulness for the
woman Who has cared for her durins
her last days. "Auntie" Bisbee. ~
she is lovingly called by her innum-
erable friends. dropped into quiet
sleep Thursday eve and passed away
without awakening.
Mrs. Bisbee has been living at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. ". E. Van
scyoc, 1902 Second street. For the
last month she has been in falling
health. although she has been
dressed every day. Last evening she
seemed in her usual health and In
sisted upon Mrs. Van Scyoc getting
. good nights rest. Early this
morning 1t was found that Auntie
Bisbee had passed away.
Possibly no woman In Greeley was
better known or better loved than
Mrs. Susan Bisbee. Her many ad-
mirable qualities endeared her to all,
and even during the invalid days Of
her life she has been visited by many
friends who have come from her
cheered and inspired by her.
Four years ago Mrs. Bisbee fell
and broke her hip. Since that time
she has been obliged to walk with .
crutch. but she was always found
cheerful and happy, radiatng sun
shine, even when circumstances
seemed depressing.
Mrs. Susan Bisbee was born IS
years ago and crossed the plains with
her husband in an OK cart in the
early days, going first to Central
City, where they lived for a number
Of years. The trip west was made
for the benefit of Mr.. Bisbee's health.
His death occurred in Greeley in
1881. Since that time she has lived
in Greeley. number of years in her
own home on Seventh street. which
she later sold.
Mrs. Bisbee was a member OF the
Congregational church and the
ladies of the church will have charge
Of the funeral arrangements.
The Greeley tribune., 1911-02-23
Ker.ey Make. Best score

Kersey. Feb. 17.-Kersey was the
winner at the gun shoot held here
Thursday between the Kersey and
Gill gun clubs. Kersey's score was
274 and Gill was seven points less
l. B. Tucker and Oliver Fuqua were
the high men for Kersey. each scor-
ing "a, and James Wood carried of
the honors Of the Gill team with %
to his credit.
The Gill team paid for the fne
supper which was served after the
shoot At the Oxford hotel.
The Greeley tribune., 1911-02-23
OIL co.
STRIKE ANOTHER BIG FLOW

!. A telephone message receiv- :.
:. ed at noon Friday stated that :.
:. good flow of oil has been :.
:. struck in No. IL well OF the :
!. Boulder-Greeley Oil company. =
: The well is 1855 feet deep and =
:. it is believed that the flow will :.
!. be greater than that of any four :.
:. of the wells of the company :
:. now in operation. w. H. Gill :
!. and H. A. Irons returned on :
!. Thursday evening from Boul- :
:. der and the oil was struck in :
:. the night after their departure. =
!. :. !. !. = !. :. + : = :. !. !. = = + !.
The Greeley tribune., 1911-02-23
Unusual interest was aroused il

Unusual interest was aroused in
that questionable methods were used
in securing the evidence that will be
presented. The chief witness against
the accused men was recently before
the county court in a case where the
evidence was of most unusual ma
ture Friends OF the arrested men
claim that their arrest is the result
of a conspiracy In which the munich
pal laws were violated by the officers
OF the city in securing evidence on
which the charges against the men
were based.