Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-07-12


Fourth of July orator of no mean
ability.
Mr.. Gilkey ssid:
Mr.. Chairman. Mr.. Hill, our host,
ladies and gentlemen | want first
of all to express to Mr.. Hill and lis
able corps Of helpers our hearty ap-
probation Of their courtesy In enter
tanning US today in such a pleasing
manner.
There are some in the gathering
who did not even know OF this lovely
spot down here on the river. There
ore others who were familiar with
the location one year ago, who do
not recognize II as the same place.
We can hardly realize that less than
six months ago a large part of these
fields now In crop, were in virgin for
est.
Here is an object lesson to us
all of what we'll directed effort can
do towards developing our country
These people have large plans which
are just beginning to take shape. l
understand they contemplate install
Ing a high grade dairy nerd at the
proper time. am an enthusiastic
supporter OF this move and assure
you that they will make a success of
that industry; in fact, believe the
time fully ripe for the establishment
of an up-to-date creamery in this
community. Many of our farmers are
getting their places in shape to sup
port a goodly number of cows. The
auto truck is factor In this partic-
ular industry which extends the linn
its from which the cream can be
gathered very materially. A dairy
ing community is prosperous CON-
munity. This will be means OF
supporting our people while the Or
chards are growing.
Yes, this place, with its modern
methods, its system of irrigation, is
better to this county than an exper-
imental farm conducted by the gov
ernment, and our people should pro-
fit by the object lesson It is evident
that Mr.. Leonard is anxious for us to
profit, hence this occasion.
while reviewing our local affairs,
1t is fitting to recall our relation to
the country whose birth we now
celebrate. No community within
her borders is too remote for re-
sponsibility or TO be outside OF her
protection. Some there are who de-
clare that unless those of their own
faith take the helm this ship Of state
is going to the eternal bow vows" /"
That we are headed for the mael-
strom of destruction. To such, hear
the words of the immortal Garfield
to the rioters In New York city at
the time OF Lincoln's assassination
God reigns and the government at
Washington still lives" Friends,
don't you know that 1t has a mighty
steadying effect on mind and heart
In time OF strife or sorrow to know
there is an all wise Being watching
over the affairs of His people? Don't
misunderstood me and conclude
would not hold men responsible for
the best in them; on the contrary, no
person, be he private citizen or the
I head Of the nation, has discharged
his duty till he has done all that he
! can do for his country and his fellow
t men.
Neither are we blind TO the great
problems that are before us as ma
ton nor the spirit Of unrest that
possesses her people. II is manifest
In the stagnation of business in po-
Illtical agitation and strife The old
ship IS not riding on an even keel
but care must be exercised In bring
ing her back to position, that a coun-
ter movement worse than the present
be not accomplished II is dirhcuN
to bring about a change at once or
among the heads Of government. Az
ter all, should We not seek a better
understanding with out next door
neighbor? Do not all reforms be-
gin in the hearts Of men? Let us seek
closer friendship with those about
us and we will have made decide
progress along right lines"
Three Rousing Cheers.
Before dismissIng the audience
Chairman Blanchard said that while
the returns to Mr.. Leonard and bis
associates In a monetary way from
their Josephine county investments
might not reach one thousand pei
cent. that figure did not touch the
limit of the return to them in good
will and friendship for the invest
IL !.