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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-20

was planned out in Mrs. Kinnev's
noSpi'aole home,was holding its first
session on December 25th n p.
'ouse was superintendent. Mr.. Nc
Lean assistant superintendent and
h. c. Kinney secretary. Our school
gre" continually and in its fourth
year contributed S165 to the build
ing fund.
In February 1898 Mr.. Dodge's nm
health caused him to resign his Of
nee which he had filled so long and
SO aceeptably, and H. c. Kinney was
elected superintendent. which office
ae hlled with the same zeal and
lal'hIulness that has always marked
MS work in the church and indeed in
any line Of good. The long wears Of
unselfish work and devotion on the
part Of Mr.. and Mrs. Kinney we can
not pass over with a mere mention.
II has meant so much to this church
and community. It is comparatively
easy to be busy for a little while
say Just when you feel like it-but
to direct the music, train a raw
choir, attend to a dozen other i'm
portant details and keep 1t up for
nearly % years, rain or shine, sick
ness or health. thanked and un-
thanked, as Mr.. and Mrs. Kinney
nave is not easy. Yet they have
done it cheerfully all these years.
never sparing themselves or COM
Not slothful in business.
iervent in spirit, serving the Lord.
Our congregation steadily grew
and our membership increased until
in a little more than a year We num-
bered thirty-two and began to talk
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-20
WE KEEP YOUR ACCOUNT

and guarantee you safety and protection if YOU
make your financial transactions through us
Why not open your account now You could
not make yourself better Xmas present than
one of our bank books.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-20
SANTA ANA DESPERATE
KILLS AND WOUNDS SIN.

SANTA ANA, Cal, Dec. 16.-
Rushed by 200 deputy sheriffs and
anger-crazed citizens, the thug who
assaulted 14-year-old Myrtle Hun
was instantly killed late today,
The object of q hundred bullets
the fellow dropped, riddled with
shots as the posse swooped down up.
on him.
At bay in the bottom of a box-like
canyon in the Santa Ana hills, the
fiend invited death by leaping into
the open and defying the posse to
take him.
At the command of Sheriff Rud-
dock the enraged officers, ranchers
and citizens swooped down the sides
of the canyon, firing as they went Be
fore their quarry could fire more than
two or three shots he fell writhing
heap. No one was injured by his
final volley.
The man was apparently an Amer
ican. He was about "a years of age.
In the pockets of the ragged clothes
he wore were hundreds OF "A calibre
cartridges for the revolver that he
had used
Ruddock and his posse started for
Santa Ana after ending their man
hunt.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-20

mad long been taking root under the
care and cultivation OF that sanity
and much-loved pioneer missionary
Mr. NJ. A. Williams, who had held
services when possible and kept in
touch with the scattered members oil
his denomination, who had in this
place, been worshipping with the
Methodists, Father Williams occupy
ing the pulpit Of that church one
sabbath in each month.
Few of us realized the possiOll-
ty of home of our own and resi-
dent minister. But one Of our mem
Oers, Mrs. Amelia Pool, during d
Sunday school convention held mere
in 1887, attended by Mr.. Mclean
held a conversation with him tna'
set the leaven to working that al
terward resulted in the PresDy'ei-
ians presenting their request Tor aH
organlzation in Grants Pass lne
Presbytery replied that If Mr. NC
Lean would undertake the WorA
they would grant the request
TO do this meant much saerlnce
on the part of our beloved paste,
aud his wife, coming from dllnCu''
South American mission field oroA-
sn in health and in finance Ine'
had obtained and built up a nome
hear the present klamath Fal'''
nen Linkville, and we're prosperiHs
farmers, while Mr. Mclean was
'so preaching and building up
resbyterian church in that hi'ne''O
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-20

PORTLAND, leaving behind them a
lonely and sorrowful people. We had
after his departure, first II. c.
Thompson. a supply; then We ex-
tended a call to Rev. Chas. HAYES OF
Kansas City, who was with us for
nearly three and one-half years. af-
ter which, he, too. accepted a call TO
Portland And We had then altern-
ately supplies and regularly in
stalled pastors, two each. W. G..
Conneu, pastor from March 1908 to
November 1905; Dr. J. A. p Nc
Graw, supply H. H. Brown, from
February 1896 to December 1905:
Evan P. Hughes, supply, until the
return OF Mr.. Mclean, who, in the
meantime had taken up the Spanish
work in the mission field OF Porto
Rico. After laboring there fer six
years, on his return. he responded
to our many appeals and resumed
again the pastorate in Grants Pass.
OF his faithful and efficient work
during all these wears; of the 10y
atty, the companionship and the
cheerful helpfulness of our dear Mrs,
Mclean, We simply cannot say
enough.
They and the children are our
people for all time. and we humbly
believe for all eternity. We have ad-
mitted during the 20 years 750 mem
bers. Many have sought other
homes, while many, many others
have gone to the great church above.
We now have a membership of about
900 and church and manse free
from incumbrance.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-20

We wish to call your attention TO
the fact that most infectious dis.
eases such as whooping cough, diph-
iberia and scarlet fever are con-
tracted when the child has a cold.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will
quickly cure cold and greatly les
sen the danger Of contracting these
diseases This remedy is famous for
It's cures of colds. II contains no
opium or other narcotic and may be
given to child with implicit conf
dence. Sold by all dealers.
Artistic Job Work AZ the Courier
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-20
BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
ITS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF WORK

The following historical sketch of
the founding and progress of the
Bethany Presbyterian church in this
city was prepared by Mrs. Y. H. Gil
fllan, and read by her at the quar-
ter-centennial celebration held in
the church Wednesday, December IL,
the date of the anniversary:
twenty-five years ago today, the
Presbyterian church was organized
in the Josephine county court house.
1t was, l think, the sixth Presbyter-
ian church organized in southern
Oregon. Phoenix, Jacksonville,
Ashland, Medford and Klamath Falls
preceding it, But ours was and
still is the only one in Josephine
county. However, Presbyterianism
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-20

SANTA ANA, Cal, Dec. 16.-After
assaulting Myrtle Hun, "A, and es.
Gaping to the hills east of Santa Ana,
where he was pursued by a party OF
deputies, an unidentified thug today
shot and killed Under Sheriff Roberts
Squires and wounded Deputy sheriifs
Albert Platter and Stacey, and Harry
Tubbs and William Culver, citizen
deputies.
Platter was shot through the head
and his wound may prove fatal. Lat
er the man was reported surrounded
in a canyon He is heavily armed.
Sheriff Ruddock at the head Of 60
deputies drove the man to cover after
a first exchange of shots in which
Squires and three Of his companions
fell.
Ruddock at once ordered his men
to deploy about the mouth of the can
yon into which the fellow dlsap-
peared A posse in an automobile
was dispatched to the opposite end
OF the gorge to cut off escape in that
direction. Along the top Of each
rim, deputies armed with Wlnches-
ters were stationed at Intervals Of
200 yards. Messages from the posse
late today asked that more men be
rushed to the scene
Desperate Heavily Armed.
1t also was stated that the desper-
ado is known to be heavily armed
and that without doubt there Will be
more shooting before he is captured.
The assault on the Hun girl occur
red late last evening at the ranch Of
her brother-ln-law, william Cook,
with whom she made her home. Hear
Ing the family dogs barking near the
barns, the little girl. with her sister,
Jennie, aged Z, rushed out to lnyestl-
gate. At the barn she was seized by
the fend, who covered her mouth
with one hand while he seized the lit
tie sister with the other. With his
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-20

almost totally neglected field. But
they left their nets and followed
Him. In other words, they came to
us, and that simple sentence. spells
SO much more than may be read by
men. They wore themselves into our
hearts and our lives, becoming at
once the warp and the woof of the
church, which was organized Decem-
Der II, 1887. The immediate char
ter members were Mrs. G. NJ Barrie
her son W. S. Barrie, her daughter
Mrs. J. X. Pigney, Mrs. J. E. Rich,
Mrs. R. Pool and Miss Myra Wheel
er w. S. Barrie was elected elder
The trustees were H. c. Kinney, n.
+. Dodge, Mrs. R. Pool and Mrs. J.
h Pigney Miss Myra Wheeler was
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-20
ROYAL.
BAKING POWDER
ABSoLuTEYPURE

Cooking under modem methods and con-
venlences is made so attractive the whole
family is becoming interested.
These biscuits are delicious; this cake is
excellent, says the father. 81 made them,"
says the daughter, and both father and
daughfe beam with pleasure.
ROYAL Baking Powder has made home
baking success, pleasure and profit, and
the best cooking today the world over is
done with its aid.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-20
YOU COULD GIVE

everybody heartier Christmas greeting and
you would feel better yourself if you knew your
money was safely deposited with us.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-24

- . SuNSIDE LODE.
81 IT. S. 40 15' w. and 1.46S it. n
49' 15' e. from discovery. Beginning
at Cor. No. L.. whence the N. w Cor
Sec; 3; T. s.. r. 73 w. of the 9Th
THENCE N. 49, 15' Z. 1900 IT. to Cor
No :; Thence ). $sS s. ( l5u1 II 10 Cor No. 3
Thence ) 49, IS W. 1900 f. to Cor No 4: Thence
N 3s' B w. 1901 #. to Cor. No, the Plnce of be
ginn
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-24
YinqIInq Is PROMISING.

Critics all around the National
league circuit are picking Earl Ying-
ling Of the Dodgers as one Of the
most promising young southpaws pick
ed up in the 1912 crop. Earl is a
stockily built youngster and has loads
Of smoke on the ball. He learned the
rudiments Of baseball on town lots in
Dayton, Ohio, later played with the
high school team Of that place and his
frst real engagement was with the
Toledo Mud Hens. He soon attracted
the attention of major league scouts
and now seems anchored with Brook.
lyn. He Is the son Of a clergyman
and has brother in professional base
ball.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-24

sitting. Then he Strengthened and
sent low. nasty curve over the out
side of the plate. Witt didn't move.
You don't know that boy" yelled
a spectator.
Plank worked about, then sent
across a strike. And still Witt didn't
move.
Plank sent another and this one
Witt met and the ball sped on line
to Collins.
Witt was out.
Then came Eouden. Plank knew, or
thought he knew, more of Louden than
Of Witt, and he sent across q high
straight one.
And Louden didn't move.
Then Plank resorted to his famous
cross-fire and Louden singled.
With Bush at bat and Louden on
first, Plank shot across straight ball.
Bush met it and lined to Barry.
The game was over.
And Plank's strategy had won 1t.
It wasn't his support, because Ath.
letic errors let in two Of the Tigers
three runs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-24
PLANK AS little OLD Fox~
ooes NOT Possess Burst Of speed En-.
Joysd by Others, but 10 Master
Of Art Of PItchlno.

Clarke Griffith bears the title Of the
Little. Old Fox Of Baseball"
Connie Mack rests In the name Of
willy Connie"
A combination-if combination there
bo-of the two names might designate
Eddie Plank.
To Plank and Plank alone, belongs
the credit for the Athletics' victory
over the Tigers in the opening game Of
the series.
Time and again when q hit would
have meant run Plank stood In the
center OF the road to victory and turn
Cd back Jennings players. He forced
such players as Crawford and Gamer
and Moriarty to drop back when thou
sands cheered them on.
In the eighth inning. with ono run
In, Cobb on third. one man up and
Crawford at bat, Plank seemed the
least concerned. Occasionally he
would bluff to hold Cobb at third. and
when he did pitch he didn't use speed,
he used nothing but q slow bending
curve over the outside of the plate.
Instead of giving Crawford a ball
that Sam was likely to hit far into the
outfield. Plank. cool to the point Of ex.
treme self-confidence in his position.
would carefully measure Crawford
with his eye and then pitch.
The games are few and far between
when a man like Crawford will fall in
the wake OF an opposing pitchers
curves. Sam can, at least, be depend
ed upon to send out sacrifice fly, but
Thursday, in the pinches, he could do
nothing but pop weakly to Collins.
Plank is an old master at the art Of
pitching. He hasn't the speed Of .
score of other pitchers in the league.
He hasn't the curves of as many more.
But he has the head. He knows the
batters. And he utilizes every speck
Of his knowledge.
When Witt came to bat for Onslow
on the ninth inning Plank hesitated.
He didn't know Witt. He had never
seen him in an actual game.
The Athletics twirler involuntarily,
perhaps glanced towards the bench,
where his leader. Connie Mack. was
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-24
Aid His Reformation.

The public is always ready and will
Ing to meet half way the man who 10
anxious to reform and to lead an up
right life. Take Hank" O'Day, for
Instance. 1t was only a year ago
that Hank" was an umpire.-Detroit
News.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-24
Xinson Goes Insane.

Ernest Vinson, who led the Eastern
eague in batting while member OF
he Providence club in 1904, went VI
),ently insane at his home in Chester,
Pa. recently. Vinson once played
With Cleveland.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-24
U. S. Land Office at Denve, co,or.

U. d Land Office at Denver. colora
No O5O3I June % 1912
Notice is herebv given that John A b.
Rinnander of Idaho Springs, Colorado,
who on August %, 1905, made Appica
ton tor Homestead Entry No. 23O27 for
s, EA Of N. + X sec. 27; the S. 4 Of
N. W. 4 sec 26 and N. E. 4 of N. W..
4 of Section 26 Township 4 South.
Range ". West of the 9th P. NJ has
filed notice of intention to make Final
Five Years" Proof to establish claim
to the land above described. before C
d. Ford, Register, U. S Land Office.
at Denver, Colorado. en- the oath day Of
September. l9, 1912 Claimant names
as witnesses: John Nyquist, of Ever
green, Colorado; John Dobbs, of Ever
green. Colorado; Ebert R. Wilkins
OF Idaho Springs, Colorado; Gusta r
Rudin, of Idaho Springs, Colorado.
G D FORD
Register
First pub. July 13, 1912
Last pub. Aug. a,
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-13
BEST EXHIBITS
ARE. SELECTED
Prize Winners at State Fair ID
Spread Fame Of Montana.

The permanent exhibit of the Mon
tana State Fair in Helena is attract
ing the attention of visitors from all
over the United States and Is undoubt
eddy the best display of it's kind in the
world. In view of that fact the direc
tors of the fair are making greater eff
hibit. Every exhibitor in the shelled
grain classes at the state fair this
fall, Sept. 23 to 2S, will be required
to bring additional samples apart from
those making up the county col!ec.
lions, and these will be placed in a
separate section for the purpose Of
comparing the premium winners in
each class.
Where this request is not complied
with the directors Of the fair will CLAIM!
small portion of all prize winning en-
tries in the classes named wheat,
oats, barley, rye, fax, corn, alfalfa and
grass seeds, both threshed and sheaf
1t is not expected, however, that any
arbitrary action will be called for upon
the part of the directors as the per
manent exhibit is maintained in the
interest of the whole people of Mon
tana and will undoubtedly have the
hearty support of the state fair cS
hibitorS.
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$4,000 OFFERED IN
SPECIAL PRIZES
State Fair Management Strives
to Induce Competition in
Exhibits.

Helena, Mont, Sept. l1.-(Special)
Nineteen special prizes aggregatins
$4,000 in value will be awarded BY
the management of the Montana State
Fair in an endeavor to stimulate com
petition in various lines of industry
These special prizes have been fol
the most part offered the Fair man
aeement by men and concerns who
are interested in the upbuilding and
development of Montana and whose
Interests are identical with the inter.
ests of the Treasure State. For in
stance, Louis w. Hill, president of the
Great Northern Railway company, Of
the products of nonrrigated farms in
Montana. These prizes are all worth
while going after, and will be sought
by dry land farmers from every sec
ton of the Treasure State, whether in
Great Northern territory or not.
President Howard Elliot of the
Northern Pacific has, interested him.
self this year in the boys and girls OF
the farms of Montana and offers seven,
ty-four prizes to the winners in the in.
dustrial contest, particulars of which
may be had by writing Secretary J. A
Shoemaker, Helena, for 1912 pre-.
MUM list. This contest will apply to
every one of the thirty-one counties
In Montana.
The special prizes do not Include.
those of the national associations
which are devoting their time and at
tention to special breeds OF live stock
nor does it include the big $4,000
prize which is to be awarded by the
Northwestern Development League at
the Northwestern Products Exposition
in Minneapolis this winter for the
best bushel of wheat shown. and
which the Montana State Fair officials
are betting will go to = Montana
farmer.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-13
PRINCESS MARY,


on the fluent manner in which she con-
versed with him in his own language.
Marlborough House begin at G:3O a. IN.
In the summer and a. m. in the win
ter. There is an hours instruction be-
fore breakfast, two hours subsequently
until noon and two hours in the after
noon. The princess has her own gov
erness and masters, but all her instruc-
ton is carried out under the supervi-
sion of Professor Ezekiel Hansell, who
is in charge of the royal schoolroom.
Special attention is given to instruct
ing the royal children in English his
tory, and part of her education in
which Princess Mary takes special
interest consists in regular visits to the
British museum, taken in company
with her brothers, to inspect original
documents of great historical impor-
lance which she finds mentioned in the
course of her studies
The king and queen, by the way, are
great believers in the benefits to be de-
rived from plenty Of outdoor exercise
and recreation, and the princess has
been freely allowed to develop her love
Of all outdoor sports. She is very
keen little srortswOman. Indeed, there
are few forms of outdoor sports and
pastimes in which she has not acquired
some proficiency.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-13
Aggfe College Exhibit.

For the first time in the history OF
the Montana State Fair there is to be
a general educational exhibit from the
Montana Agricultural College and Elk
pertinent Stations ON the fair grounds
In Helena, Sept. 23 to 50. This exhib.
II will be in a special tent. 40 by 70
feet. The management Of the fair be
lieves that this feature will be an in
structive and beneficial one and in
particular is calling the attention o.
the public to the fact that it has been
arranged for.
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Notice for Publication.

\ (NOn-cOal Eamd)
/ Department Of the interior, U. s.
land Office at Missoula, Montana,
/ Jug: r., f9t2.-N0tfee is hereby given
THAT Fred Newgard. of Roman, Mon
/ tana, who. on Nov. 4, 1910, made HID
No. C2S2S. for unit "a" NJ NE. NJ
NV, sec. "a, T. 20 N. r. Il west, M. NJ.
has filed notice Of intention to make
final communication proof to establish
claim TO the land above described, be-
fore Cocker r. Rathbone, a U. S. COM
missioner, at Roman, Montana, on the
23rd day of Sept, 1912. Claimant
names as witnesses: Walney Teeter
of Poison, Montana; John Hanlon, Am
drew K. Resner J. Arthur McGeorge
OF Roman, Montana.
JOSIAH SKULL,
aug 16 sept 10 Register.
Under new law. F'athead project.
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The Electric illumination.

Twenty five thousand electric lights
will blaze every night ut the Spokane
Fair this fail during the week OF Sept
10 and, besides these. four nlammot!
seurrhiGh,s and dozens of stage lights
will be used to illuminate the Con
uupst of Mexico" the elaborate out
door spectacle to he produced elcl
night.
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Notice for Publication.

Non-coal land, Flathead Project.
Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office, at Missoula, Montana.
Aug. IA, 1912. Notice is hereby given
Claude Henry Disbrow. of Poison,
Mont, who, on Move. IA, 1910, made Hid.
No. 02921, for Unit ]. Sc SW Section
%, Township 81 north. range II w.
NJ. NJ, has filed notice of intention to
make final Communication proof, to es-
tablish calm to the land above de-
scribed, before Cocker +. Rathbone,
U. S. commissioner, at Roman, Mon
tana, on the 23rd day of Sept, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses: Charles
p. Dowell, Hans c. Jorgenson, Virgil
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-13
Street Car Facilities.

Many of the largest eastern fairs are
handicapped by lack Of street car Il,
cilities. but Spokane Is especially for
tuna,e In having two double track ca,
lines to its Fair grounds. The fare
is only 5 cents. and the ride takes only
fifteen minutes. During Fair week
Sept. 30 to Oct. &. each company will
operate cars on minute schedule
that is. a ear leaves town once each
minute during the busy hours.
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Notice for Publication
Mont Coal Land Flathead Proie-

Non-Coal Land FIathead Project
Department of the Interior, u. S. Land
Office at Missoula, Montana, Sept. III,
1912. = Notice is hereby given that Fred
W. Rehwald, of Roman, Mont, who,
on March 81, 1911, made HID. No. 03297,
for Unit H, or SW Sc, Sec TO-, NV NV,
Sec. IA, NJ NE.Sec. Is, T. II N. f. Il
W. M. NJ. filed notice of intention to
make final communication proof. to estab-
lish claim to the land above described,
before Coker F. Rathbone, is. COM
missioner, at Roman, Montana, on the
21st day of Oct,, 1912. Claimant names
as witnesses: Edward Baldwin, Sol
onion Singer, Spencer Powell and Ru-
doph Rouilier, all of Roman, Montana.
JOSIAH SKULL,
sept Is oct II Register.
Under new law
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Notice for Publication.
Non-coal land Flathead Project

Non-coal land Flathead Project
Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office at Missoula, Montana, Sept. II,
1912. Notice is hereby given that
Eugene B. Whitney, of Roman, Mont,
who, on June IL, 1911, made HID. No.
O3489 for Unit c, or Sc SW, SW
Sc, Section z. Township 20 N.
R. 81 w. M. M, has filed notice of
intention to make final Communication
proof to establish claim to the land
above described, before Coker F. Rath-
bone, U. S. Commissioner, at Roman,
Claimant names as witnesses: Stanley
Scarce and Arthur C. Whitney, Of
Roman, Montana, and Alien Sloan and
William P. Stillman, of Sloan, Montana
JOSIAH SKULL,
sept IL oct IL Register.
Under new law
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Notice for Publication.

Non-coal land, Flathead Project.
Department of the Interior. U. S.
Land Office at Missouri, Montana,
Aug. ~, 1912.-Notice is hereby given
that Andrew Vance, of Sloan. Montana
|Mho, on June IA, 1911, made homestead
No. 034s5, for SAa NE Sec. 10, Town
ship 20 north, range q west, Montana
meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make final Communication proof, to
establish ella m to the land above de-
scribed, before Cocker F. Rathbone, a
U. S. commissioner, at Roman, Mon
tana, on the 23rd day of Sept, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses: Frank
Scarce, Samuel HI. Scarce, Allen
Sloan and William P. Stil!man, all OF
Sloan, Montana.
JOSIAH SKULL,
aug 16 sept 10 Register.
Under new law.