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Smyrna times., 1912-07-17

Farmers around MiddletOwn are
congratulating themselves on the
immense hay crops. Never be fore
have they cut such immense yields,
and the sight of sore eight or ten
large wagon loads on the streets at
one time was a frequent sight this
week. The price is low and every
hay loft in town is being filled to
it's utmost capacity. Mr.. j. B.
Messick reports sc tons from 10
acres from one of his farms, over 4
tons per acre, which is considered
hard to beat. Other farmers report
immense yields. New Era.
Smyrna times., 1912-07-17

Mrs. C. A. Winford advertises on
the third page a special sale in W.
B. Corsets. For two weeks she will
dispose of this stock at a 20 per
cent. reduction.
Smyrna times., 1912-07-17

Owen Spruance, Leslie Hirons,
Harvey Jones, Leland Cobb, Wal
ter Josephs, Sam Spievin, are on
4 days fishing arip down off
Bowers Beach,
Smyrna times., 1912-07-17

A festival will be held at Delan-
ey's M. P. Church, Saturday even
ing, July 20. Your presence is most
cordially solicited.
Smyrna times., 1912-07-17

George L. Brown has accepted a
position manager of E. Gutman's
Clothing and Shoe Store, Stockly
building on Commerce street. M.
Gutman will only be here Fridays
and Saturdays in the future. See
adv.
Smyrna times., 1912-07-17

Very choice. home grown Scarlet
Glover Seed for sale.-W. G. Hill,
Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1912-07-17

]. E. DeForl is selling his Acc
Ginghams for Csc. ] See his adv. on
End page for other specials.
Smyrna times., 1912-07-17

. LoST-Thursday, July 18th. be-
tween Hose room and st. Peters
Church, gold cuff button, initials G.
W. B. Reward-Geo. W. Boehmler.
Smyrna times., 1912-07-17

Try Turner's fresh meats-beef,
pork, veal, and lamb. Fresh line
of groceries always on hand
George ". Turner & Son.
Smyrna times., 1912-07-17

Midsummer sale of Cents Fur
nishing Goods at reduced pricse-at
Phillips.
Smyrna times., 1912-07-17

Potatoes, white per basket......... so
Potatoes, sweet, per basket......-...... %
country Lard ...................... 10
LIVE STOCK.
Calves per pound 81
Beef dressed n
mDS..........
FORK
SMYRNA AND VICINITY
Short Items of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.
Negligee Shirts reduced - at
Phillips.
Fresh fruits and vegetables at
Cummings. Phone 1S9.
Cantripum OveralIs and Work
Pants. Best i'm town-at Phillips'.
Crabs Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Crab meat to order.-Gunning's, 5, Odd
Fellows Hall.
Great reduction in Straw Hats
at J. E. Phillips.
From 40 acres of wheat, Harry
Slaughter received $50 bushels or
234 bushels to the acre.
j. E. DeForl is selling his Acc
Ginghams for Csc. See his adv. on
End page for other specials.
Try Turner's fresh meats-beef,
pork, veal, and lamb. Fresh line
of groceries always on hand. -
George W. Turner & Son.
Midsummer sale of Cents Fur.
nishing Goods at reduced pricse-at
Phillips.
Very choice. home grown Scarlet
Glover Seed for sale.-W. G. Hill,
Clayton, Del.
A festival will be held at Delan
ey's M. P. Church, Saturday even
ing, July 20. Your presence is mos
cordially solicited.
LOST-Thursday, July 11th, be
tween Hose room and St. Peter
Church, gold cuff button, initials G
W. B. Reward-Geo. W. Boehmler
Mrs. C. A. Winford advertises o
the third page special sale in W
b Corsets. For two weeks she wi
dispose of this stock at a 20 pc
cent. reduction.
Owen Spruance, Leslie HirOns
Harvey Jones, Leland Cobb. Wa
ter Josephs, Sam Spievin, are c
days fishing arip down 0
Bowers Beach.
George L. Brown has accepted
position manager of E. Gutman
Clothing and Shoe Store, Stock
building on Commerce street. h
Gutmsn will only be here Frida.
and Saturdays in the future. S,
adv.
The plaster fell from the ceilil
of v. Lay Phillips iewelry sto
Monday, breaking glass in his she
case and covering the floor with d
bris. 1t is understood that a met
ceiling will replace the plaster o
as soon as possible.
All members of Union Castle, N
II, K. G. E., are requested to
present at the lodge room Mond
night next, July p. Business
importance to be transacted. Dor
stop for hot weather, refreshmer
will be served.
John w. Tucker, our mems a
boys furnisher, has in his wind
an attractive display of = moC
of the celebrated Regal Shoe factor
The model is an exact reproducti
in miniature. Over the exhibit il
globe which revolves by mot
showing how far these celebrat
shoes are distributed-all over
world. At night the factory
ingeniously lighted by electric
and the world revolves. This uni'
window display is attracting mi
attention.
Farmers around Middletown
congratulating themselves on
immense hay crops. Never be I
have they cut such immense yiel
and the sight of sone eight or
large wagon loads on the streets
one time was frequent sight
Smyrna times., 1912-07-17

The plaster fell from the ceiling
of v. Lay Phillips jewelry store
Monday, breaking glass in his show
ca se and covering the floor with de-
bris. 1t is understood that a metal
ceiling will replace the plaster one
as soon as possible.
Smyrna times., 1912-07-17

All members of Union Castle, No.
II, K. G. E., are requested to be
present at the lodge room Monday
night next, July p. Business of
importance to be transacted. Don't
stop for hot weather, Refreshments
will be served.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29

The advocacy of u railroad 60
Crescent City is not new thing.
For years the demand for this
road has been recognized, and
ON various occasions agitation
for the construction has been
started. Previous to the earth
quake in SAN Francisco In 1906
the coast road was live subject,
and the Morgan-Draper inter-
ests organized for its Construc-
tiOn and thousands of dollars
were put into the project.
Twenty-Five acres of choice land
ON the north bank Of the Rogue
within the city limits were OBJ
tained for terminal grounds, a
complete working survey was
made from Grants Pass to the
coast and the right Of way was
obtained to Hays Hill, fifteen
miles from here, and active con-
structiOn was about 10 be under.
taken when the disaster In san
Francisco forced the California
promoters Of the road to leave
the field. These terminal
grounds and the right Of way
are now available II IL should
he determined that none better
can be- obtained.
II j. known that the survey
was worked out at great eX-
pense, aud a grade that offers no
serious obstacles was found.
should this survey and right Of
way be purchased, the new COM
pany will be In a position 20
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29
EDUCATED HORSE
THAT ALMOST TAILS

The following letter under date of
March b. 1911 from Principal A.
H. Sayre OF the Pasadena. cal.. high
school, pays a high tribute to King
Pharaoh, the educated horse with
-- -oyd & Ogle circus
II am pleased to say that am
personally acquainted with DR.. Boyd.
having engaged his circus for the
Oenelt OF our school. l find DR.. and
Mrs. Boyd strictly honest and
straightforward in every way. and If
was a pleasure to do business with
them. The exhibition was highly
successful in every respect. | speak
adyisedly when say that King
Fharaoh is truly educated and un-
derstands everything said to him and
acts accordingly.
Every one has nothing but words
OF praise for the little wonder. AS
an educator Of children there is not
one thing in this line that can excel
It, Financially it far exceeds any
thlng ! ever undertood 1t surely is
a proposition that is worthy of trial"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29
THIRD DEGREE" BRINGS
No CONFESSION FROM JONAS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 27.-Sus-
pected by the police of numbering his
aged mother, Mrs. Pena Jonas, here
yesterday, Joseph Jonas, tailor.
was subjected TO the third degree"
today, but no confession was OBJ
tanned
Il did not kill my mother" insist
ed Jonas, 1T is true that we quar-
relied frequently about her property
valued at $4,000 because she would
not improve 1t, but the thought OF
murder never entered my mind
could have secured her any number
OF tenants had she done as | suggest
ed, but she refused and the property
remained unoccupied."
Investigation showed Mrs. Jonas
living room Uttered with her belong
ings The sons property was un-
touched.
Costly trinkets scattered about the
place convinced the police that rob-
berry was not the motive for the
crime.
One OF the most important factors
in the case the police say, is the dis
appearance OF the aged womans will.
Jonas alleged he saw her draw up
the document four years ago, and
that he was the chief beneficiary
Charred paper was found in the
kitchen stove, and the police believe
It to be the missing will. The bits OF
paper are under microscopic examin-
alton.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29

Gil will call for special bonding
election as soon as the details can Re
formulated
Funds Readily Subscribed.
Chairman McKinstry told the
meeting that TO get immediate action
some funds were required at once.
The first payment of $4,000 ON the
Draper option was due December LIST,
the balance in deferred payments.
Within a few minutes more than
$4,000 had been pledged, and S75,-
0OO or more will be available as soon
as the committees that Mr. McKin-
stry named solicit the citizens.
With this first collection of funds
the Draper holdings will be taken
oven by the Pacihc-lnterior corpora
tion organized for that purpose, and
the road TO the sea" will commence
to take tangible form, the Grants
Pass-Crescent City railway will be-
come a thing of fact and not a dream
of fancy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29
MRS. VI. Y. CREECY DIED
ON NOVEMBER 22ND.

Emily Ann, wife of NJ. V. Creecy
died at the family home in this city
November 22nd, and the funeral SER
vices were held Monday, at $3.50
O'Clock, the remains being sent to
Los Angeles for interment Wednes-
day.
The deceased was born in Keokuk,
Iowa, April 18th, 1S43, emigrating
to Oregon in 1852. On March 23,
1861, she was united in marriage
with NJ v Creecy, by w.om she is
survived She also leaves -four
daughters, Mrs. Martha y. Brown,
Mrs. Edith McCloud and Miss Car
rie Creecy of Grants Pass; Mrs
Eulissa Woodbury. of North Bend
Ore, and one son, F. B. Creecy OF
Klamath Falls. She united with the
Methodist church when she was IA
years Of age, and lived a consistent
Christian life.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29
j. +. GREEN, GALICE
MINER, DIED MONDAY.

John F. Green, aged 80, native
of Stockholm Sweden, died at the
Good Samaritan hospital Monday ey-
ening. November 25, Of tumor Of the
stomach
Mr.. Green came to TINS country a
few years ago and was located in
Kerby where he was a member of
Kerbyviue lodge, No. 50, !. o. o. F.
later he went to Galice and was en-
ployed at the Old Channel mine.
About six weeks ago he came to
Grants Pass for treatment He has
no relatives IN this country, and go
far as known. only a half-brother liy-
ing in Sweden. Matt Tapola of Ga
lice has charge of the affairs Of the
deceased The funeral will be held
Wednesday with burial at the j. o.
O. F.. cemetery, and will be under di-
recHon of Golden Rule lodge of this
city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29
SIN EXPERTS ON
WEIGHT OF TURKEY

The turkey in the window Of the
Rogue River Hardware which has
been attracting attention for several
.days has found an owner. the title to
the bird finally resting with Poke
Martin. Hundreds OF people
puessed ON the weight Of the turkey
and the guesses ranged from six to
1e mounds. Mrs. Fl Il Basler Mrs.
Henry Barrels. Mrs. y F. Clements
In p Martin. Chas Morris and Fred
Britton guessing the correct weight
which was 10 - pounds. These
people we're notified and "Wednesday
morning they met at the hardware
store and decided to draw for the
turkey j. p Martin being the sue
cessful one. G p Jester and X K.
Hackett acted as weighing and guess
judges
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29
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= PERSONAL AND LOCAL. .

Robert Robertson went to Portland
Tuesday.
Mrs. E. F. Hair and W. NJ. Hair
went to Rogue River Wednesday 10
spend Thanksgiving with the John
Hair family.
DR.. Macy went to Eugene Thurs
day to spend few days with his
mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. V. Metz left We'd
nesday for Hornbrook to spend the
winter at. the T. X. Anderson mine
Mrs. Gertrude Roberts and little
daughter went to Central Point
Wednesday to spend THANKSGIVING
with relatives.
Rev. w. F. Gloeckner and little
daughter spent the afternoon Ar
Rogue River
Mrs. Sarah Condry returned to
Yreka Wednesday after visiting her
sister, Mrs. Addie Severn.
A fine calendar with every mr.
chase of tacks at Cramer Bros.
j. A. Chiles of Seattle is spending
few days with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. NJ. Chiles. Mr.. Chiles is con-
ducting a throwing wholesale butch
ers' supply business in Seattle
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Day went to
Roseburg Wednesday TO spend
Thanksgiving with their daughter.
Mrs. C. X. Root.
A. w. Child of GrineIl. Iowa. is
spending few days with his sister
in-law, Mrs. A. W Bartlett, ~
Child was in Grants Pass for a day
or two three years ago.
Jim Bristow, the West Fork pack
er, spent Tuesday in the city with
his father. G. B. Bristow.
Mrs Ed. Jordan returned to Wolf
Creek Tuesday night after spending
a week with Mrs. Henry Hitler
Mrs. Mary A. Kellogg and grand
daughter, who have been visiting
Mrs. Kellogg's sister at Kerby, re-
turned to McCloud Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Elliott Of
Medford, who have been the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. /. A. Cook returned
home Sunday.
A No. 30 Oliver plow with extra
share for $3.50 at Cramer Bros.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29

The following committees were ap-
pointed at the mass meeting to So
licit subscriptions from the various
lines Of business and in the different
parts of the city and county:
Banks-H, l.. Gilkey, chairman;
l.. l.. Herrick and Sam H. Baker.
Dry Goods F. Mashburn, chair
man; II. c. Kinney and r.. l.. Coe.
Hardware H. Blake, chair
man; l., l.. Jewell and T. p. Cramer
Grocers Claus Schmidt, chair
man; II. c. Bobzien and Frank r.
Wood.
Druggists M. Clemens, chair
man; J. A. slower and Geo. c. sabin.
Lumber-Geo. +. Lundberg. chair
man; G. II. Garner and /. A, Robie.
Physicians-S Loughridge, chair
man; f. ID. Stricken and w. II Elan
agan.
Dentists-W W. Walker, chair
man; and +. c. Macy
Real Estate-P. B. Herman, chair
man; Jos. Moss and \. ~ Parsons.
Attorneys S. Blanchard,
Chairman; II. ID, Norton and A. c.
Hough.
Timber Outside w. b. Sherman.
Timber Local. l.. Gilkey,
chairman; Geo. II. Kesterson and
Chas. Welter.
Builders and Contractors-Albert
Anderson. chairman; d. \. Fitzger-
aid.
Committee to solicit in the wards
are as follows
First Ward d-G. F. Jester, Chair
man. +. d. Shook, r. V. Smith, A.
.Conklin, L. A. Griffin and W. H. Pat
tillo.
Second Ward-H. l.. Wilson,
chairman; II. B. Reed, Jas. TUFTS, J..
II. Williams, +. II. Richard and j.
Wolfersberger.
Third Ward A. \. Porter. chair
man; Dr. j. c. Smith, Geo. Lewis, B
&C.. Dunlap and II. b. Darnall
Fourth Ward NJ. j. Anderson,
chairman w. r. Nipper H. l.. Her
Finger.
Committee to see ranchers in this
vicinity W. S. Maxwell. chairman;
III. r. Hun and c. E. Selleck
Committee TO solicit in Illinois
valley T.. r. McKinstry, chairman;
10. S. Blanchard, A. n. Parsons
General Business-H. II. Allyn,
Frank Mashburn and f. 5. Van
Dyke, r. l.. Coe, II p Tracy and
Frank South.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29

BERLIN, Nov 27.--lt Is reported
here today that Seryia has recalled
practically all her troops from Tur-
key TO resist an expected Austrian in
vasion. II the news Is true, this ac-
tion Will seriously affect Bulgaria
and probably Will force Gar Ferdl-
nand to accept the sultan's terms OF
peace The general situation today
is regarded as distinctly favorable TO
Turkey.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29
REFUSED TO
FOLLOW DIRECTIONS

OAKLAND, Cal. Nov. 27-"That
amt no way to act You ought to
throw up your hands and let me go
through you" This was the protest
OF a hold-up man who tried to
"frisk' James Cox. The latter re-
fused to be robbed and walked away.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29

SAWTELLE, Cal, Nov, 27,-Fol-
lowing testimony yesterday that milk
served the veterans OF the National
Soldiers Home here contained water
and that the meal was wormy, the
senatorial committee that Is probing
conditions there, heard testimony to-
day regarding officers at the institu-
tlon
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29

REDDING, CAL Nov a. with
the completion Of the jury in the
case Of william y. Clements, who
KILLED william c. Lands, because
the latter tormented him by singing
"Only Another Shoyelful Of Dirt on
Mothers Crave court adjourned to-
day until Monday morning, when the
trial will begin.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29
That Underwear Sale

1t is very gratifyin to us the way
our sale on Stephenson wool under
wear is going. We still have good
line up of sizes. but they are going.
Just stop in and see as these cannot
help but interest you. 81 garment
soc: $50 garment, Zoe; 81 gar
ment. 81: $3.50 garment, 1925; 50
garment, $3.50. This is no fake
sale. c. P. Bishop & Co. ll-2s-It
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29

OAKLAND, Cal, Nov. 27.-Be-
cause her husband always used her
pet dog as a weapon to strike her
with. Mrs Emma James declares she
is a nervous wreck and the dog a
cripple
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29

commence work with the least
possible delay, especially SO IL
the track already laid ON the
Riggs road should be taken over,
as this practically parallels the
Draper right of way for some
distance. Whether or not the
Draper survey should he taken
over, its running has proved
that the route il u practicable
one, and that u road over IL can
he financed and built.
All of these various phases of
the subject viii he laid before
the people tonight at the opera
house, and u definite working
plan arrived nj.
Government engineers have
recently been nc Crescent city
making u survey of the harbor,
and Congressman Kent, who was
IN Grants Pass u month ago,
stated that government work
would soon he undertaken there
10 make the harhor ready for
the greater shipping that would
come 10 IL with the building of
this road. He said then that IL
the people of Grants Pass would
join with the California port In
this railroad, that there would
he no doubt about it, success.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29
Williamson Improving

Henry Williamson who was oper-
ated on for appendicitis by DR.. Lough-
ridge several days ago at the South
Pacific hospital, is making satisfac-
tory improvement, although he is not
yet out of danger. His case was one
of the most critical cases which has
been operated on in this city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Grants Pass Poultry association
will be held 10 the Commercial club
rooms at 2.30 tomorrow Saturday
Afternoon
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29
BROKEN LEG FOR DANCER.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 27.-Be-
cause She attempted to dance the
Texas Tommy" in a hotel ball
-oom here. while wearing very high
taeiad shoes Mrs. J. A Henry wife
ofs business man. is in the hospital
.o5a. suffering from a broken right
leg.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29
Life Story
of Pioneer
Like Fiction

LthhS u iStkOIt
Like some page from book OF tic-
tion reads the life story Of DIR. VIII
liam jackson. formerly Of Grants
Pass, a pioneer densist and civil war
veteran who passed away last Tues
day az his hime in Portland in his
list year.
At the age of is, a son of Han
cock Jackson, then acting governor
of Missouri he enlisted in the con-
federate army. He was taken pris-
oner and placed in the federal pris-
on at Alton. Ill.,, where 600 men
We're under guard. Then came an
order for the transference of prison
ers among them this boy.
On the train seven daring spirits
planned an escape. They removed
the screws from one of the windows
and while the train was in motion
made good their escape.
One idea burned in the mind of
the lad He must get to the old
homestead in Missouri. Slowly he
progressed, making his way with
great precaution, but all to no pur-
pose. Officers of the union army
sprang up in front of him and a
voice called out what is your com
mand?"
As he answered something hard
was pressed against the middle of his
back His hand went behind him
and he pulled aside the muzzle of a
rife.
Wound Adds Further Danger.
Hurting at them the words
You're not going to shoot me like
a dog" he broke loose and ran for
his life. A bullet pierced his ribs,
but he eluded pursuit
Progress now was slower than be-
fore, for his wound troubled him
and infinite caution was necessary.
Finally one day home was reached,
but all the old faces were gone, save
that of his negro nanny.
With the exception of one brother
who had gone to st. Louis, he learned
that the whole family had migrated
to Oregon He sent them word OF
his doings, and received a letter in
,reply telling him to come to Oregon.
Money was nclosed, more than
enough for his journey, the surplus
to be expended in buying provisions
and a stock of goods. Much Of this
he sold to emigrants along the trail
at a good profit.
Arriving in Oregon, he found the
family at Salem. This was in the
year 1865. One OF his first steps was
to conclude his interrupted studies
at the Forest Grove school, following
which ne taught for a short time.
jacksonville is Founded.
His father then settled at Jack
sonville, the town that bears his
name, and there this young man
learned and practlced dentistry.
Next he became publisher of the Sen
tinel there for a year or so, but sold
it at a profit and left Jacksonville to
practice dentistry in Grants Pass and
Baker City. Portland became his
home in 1905. and here he lived the
rest of his life
Such was william Jackson, whose
eventful life has just come to a
close at his home, 165 East Twenty
eighth street
His widow, Mrs. Hattie Jackson,
and the following children survive
him: Mrs Joseph Moss, Of Grants
Pass: Mrs Jessie lyman, r. w. Jack
son and Ruth Jackson, Of Portland.
Also two sisters Mrs John F Miller
Of Salem. and Mrs G. w Jackson, Of
Montana. and a brother, Walter
Jackson. of Albany Dr. Jackson
was widely known by all early resi-
dents Of the state.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29
CHILDREN WHO ARE sIChLi

Mothers who value their own com
fort and the welfare of their cnII-
dren. should never be without a DON
of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders Iol
Children. for use throughout the sea
son. They break mp colds, re'ie'e
feverishness. constipation. tee,hihF
disorders, headaches and siom''"
troubles. Used by mothers for
years. These powders never .. la-..
Sold by all drug stores. 2'c. ,, Dg" : ,
accept any substitute Sample mai-7D
free. Address. A. s. Olmste1 Lee
Roy, n. Y.
,, g, 4 Vfre.t- ~ the Courier
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29

BERLIN, Nov. 27--Austria today
declined Germany's suggestion to
submit the Austro-Servlan dispute to
an international tribunal.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29

A Garland steel range for s375O
al Crame- Bros
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-29

ell will call for a special bonding
election as soon as the details can se