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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-25
JACKSON COUNTY JUSTICE HEARS
THOMPSON CREEK CASE.
MRS. BLIVENS ATTACKED
Evidence Shows That Deadly Assault
Was Made ON Older Woman,
breaking Arm.

Mrs. owen kneutzen, wife OF Jake
kneutzen, and resident of Thomp-
son creek, was held to the grand Jury
In Justice Taylor's court at Medford
ON a charge of assault with intent to
kill, committed on the person of Mrs.
Philo Bliyens. On account Of i've
small children Mrs. Knutzen's bond
was fixed at the nominal sum Of
5000, although the evidence submit
ted by the state made out very
grave case against the defendant.
The defendants bond was given by
Lee Harrington and Oscar Knox.
Mrs. Bliyens, a frail and aged wo-
man was on the witness stand near
ly two hours and told the story Of
the assault in detail and In manner
that carried conviction. According
to Mrs, Blivens, Mrs. Kneutzen, who
lives just across the road from tho
J Bliven's place, had been quarrelsome
and threatening for some days prior
to July 18th.
On July 18th when Mrs. Blivens
was returning from place in the
timber where her husband was en-
gagged in slashing poles, she suddenly
heard voice behind her, which she
recognized as Mrs. Kneutzen's s saying
Il have waited week to get you and
you, at the same time she felt stun
ming blow on the back. Before losing
consciousness she saw Mrs. Kneutzen
sleze her by the left hand and felt
the crunching of the bones that
bereft her OF consciousness. When
she recovered she saw Mrs Kneut-
zen at some distance hurrying
through the gate into the Kneutzen
place.
Realizing that she had been SER
iously injured, she started for El-
more's nearby nelghbor, to tele-
phone for doctor Holding her
broken arm upright, with the blood
oozing through the fingers that held
it, and with the bone protruding
through the flesh She was again
accosted by Mrs. Kneutzen this time
accompanied by her husband, and
again Mrs. Kneutzen threatened to
kill her. Kneutzen tried to pacify his
wife, but the frenzied woman threat
ened to knock him down. Both fol-
lowed her to Elmores gate where
Mrs. Kneutzen would not permit her
husband to open the gate for the in
jured woman, saying that she might
lay in the road and rot before she
would permit him to render her any
assistance. -,
Mrs. Bliyens was corroborated by
Joe Elmore who heard Mrs. Kneutzen
threaten to kill Mrs. Blivens on July
10th and by two young ladies' who
heard part of the obscene abusive
language and threats directed at Mrs.
Blivens after the assault had been
committed
Mrs. Kneutzen, strong and husky
appearing young woman, seemed in
cllned to regard the proceedings
with some leylty at the outset, but
as the states case against her un-
folded this was dssIpated and at
the conclusion OF the trial she broke
down in tears. She was represented
by Gus Newbury.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-25

pared and ready for the ordering
Of the timbers.
Mr. Helm has stated that the COM
pletion Of this unit will be timed
entirely by the date of the arrival
of the rails, as these can be put
down within a few days after their
arrival and the grade will be rush
ed to be ready for them at the earl
lest possible date. Haste in the
building Of this unit is necessary as
the material for the balance Of the
line will have to be hauled over IT,
DR.. Stone, of the Interstate Con-
struction Co.. arrived from San
Francisco Sunday, and IS now giving
his time and his energy to the pro-
iect. Other members Of the CON
structlon company will arrive later
in the week
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-25
CITY CONTRACTS FOR BUILDING
FIRST Unit Of COAST RAILROAD
California Financiers to Have Line to Kerby
Within Is Months, and to the Coast
Within Three Years

city will be continued by the In
terstate Construction Co., this
company having been organized
for the building of the Califor-
mia, Oregon 4 Eastern road. The
officers Of this company are VIM.
LOTUS, the millionaire oil op-
orator, president; G. @. Beck
man, mine operator, vice presi-
dent; and John Sheperd, of Bos-
ton, treasurer. This company
represents unlimited capital, and
its members are men who have
been interested in big building
operations in other projects. This
company has engaged ample Of
flee rooms ON the ground floor
of the Conllin building, and from
now ON will figure largely in the
commercial life of the commune
ity.
Teams Are Engaged.
As soon as the details of the
contracts between the California
people and the city had been ar
ranged, and the council by
unanimous vote had approved
the terms, all available local
teams were sought 10 commence
the work of grading Monday. On
the first unit local teams and
men will be employed as far
as they are obtainable, there be-
ing no hard construction work ON
this portion. Heavier equip
ment will be sent i'm by the con-
struction company for the
building on the main portion of
the road, though Mr.. Helm says
that at all times the local people
will be given preference in EN-
plOyment whenever they can be
obtained. When the work is I'm
full swing IL is estimated that
from 1900 to 1900 men will he
required.
Opening Rich Territory.
Volumes have been written
about the wealth of resources
that will be developed by the
building of this road, but even
the most optimistic can hardly
appreciate what the connection
with the coast and the obtaining
of water rates of transportation
on the products of the valley will
mean. Without the road the
Rogue valley is under the heav-
lest handicap of any of the pro-
ducing districts of the west. In
fact, there is not i'm all the Unit
ed States another locality which
is so burdened with discrimina-
tive freight rates as this, and
that 1t has progressed even as
well as il has is evidence of its
substantial quality.
II is because the people of
Grants Pass have appreciated the
handicap under which they were
laboring, and saw the benefits
that must accrue TO the valley
with the building Of the coast
line, that they have voted, al
most unanimously, for bonds for
financing the first unit, and that
they now rejoice at the near APP
proach Of their triumph.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-25

Frank Ramer and James J. Col
Inns came down from the Bohemia
district near Cottage Grove 10 inves-
tigate the gold tracts in this section.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-25

II A. Tucker went to Portland
Wednesday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-02

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: The best meal may be spoiled by con- fusion in serving. Lay your table properly, serve in quiet and order ly manner and you will add much to the comfort of your family and guests.
 Individuality may be expressed in the selection and arrangement of flow CTS, but the charm of a table is the precision with which the dishes and silver are placed.
 I am sending a good general rule which I hope will prove helpful to housekeepers. or their helpers.
 Lay a knife and fork for each per- son. the knife at right side of plant, sharp edge toward plate, fork at left tines upward, both even with edge of table. Place spoon or spoons at left of fork and on line with fork, butter plate at left, napkin at right, drink ing glass at right of knife.
 In placing plates to correspond with number to be served place exactly op- posite each other if possible. < Do not lay plates around table for dinner. but place in a pile in front of host
 Place cups and saucers at left of hostess, sugar bowl, creamer and cof- fee pot at right. The same manner of placing should be used for tea or cocoa if served hot. When serving cold drinks always substitute glasses for cups and saucers.
 The host should serve all substantial dishes, meat and vegetables; the host ess tea, coffee, salad and dessert
 WILIIMANTIC
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-02

has sent me stamps, and alse for in- lquiring after Sisters health. She is still lame and her lameness inter feres with her work and causes her to feel more tired than she otherwise would.
 I am anxious to know about the Cor ner picnic. I was present in my thoughts and you had my best wishes for an enjoyable time.
 Maybe some day some of you will spend your vacation at some of the many summer resorts in this vicinity.
 We as citizens of our little town feel proud of our beautiful scenery, walks and drives and the various fine beaches and recreation resorts in close proximity to us. It would take one a long time to explore and visit the many places of interest.
 Many of the towns and nearby city contain many historic spots and for such are interesting.
 I enjoy the nice looking carriages drawn by sleek looking horses, but must confess I do not like the autos on account of the noise and dust; and you would not if you lived as near the street as we do. It is impossible to keep the rooms free from dust if one keeps the windows open.
 I shall come again some day. Am glad there are so many of us. There is room for all and more.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-02
CROCHET WORK.

Editor Social Corner: How many nice letters, useful recipes and helps we are having from week to week. am sending few directions for crochet work, as aIn interested in this handy catch-up work.
 glass buttons for my white jacket that think are pretty. l used 3-4 inch Sitka ivory rings, over these I cro- cheted 100 single crochet stitches, join to the first stitch. 2d round-~Chain 6, skip 7, single crochet into next st., repeat from until you have 15 loops, join. Sd round-*5 chain join in 4th stitch of loop. repeat from times around and draw over button. The pretty glass button shows through the ring.
 I also covered a large top hatpin the same way.
 Another More SoIid-Chain 3, join into a ring, F single crochet into ring, continue working around in single crochet, increasing as often as neces- sary to keep work flat, 8. little bead can be added to the center if you like.
 Crocheted Wheel for Yoke-It can be larger wheels. Chain 5, join. 1st- Chain 1. 2doubles in ring, join with a single in first double. 2d-Chain l. 2 doubles in each double of last round, join. 3d-I double in first double, oh 4. 1 double in last stitch of oh from needle and 1 in same stitch of wheel that the chain started from, miss 1, 1 double in next stitch, repeat from around the wheel, forming 12 picots in all; join to 1st double. This com pletes a wheel. Join succeeding wheels by 2 consecutive picots, ar ranging to fit any desired pattern.
 AUNTY.
 roho csIeu
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-02
AUNT SARAH ENJOYED THE PIG
 MIG.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis- ters: Wish you could all have been at the picnic at Coventry. You would have enjoyed 1t did very much and hope there will be another this summer
 Theoda: Paper didn't wait for work the first of this week.
 Aunty: Trust you reached home safe.
 Papa's Boy: Where were you and your auto? Saw you and mamma go by my house this week in your auto.
 hear the Brown Bee. of New Lon don, is soon to join hands with a doc tor and go to Maine. Why not all send her a card?
 Sisters, did you ever use a small scrub brush when washing the mems overalls and shirt bands, or anything that needed hard rubbing? It does the work much easier than the old way of scrubdng with the hands. Will close by sending a good cake recipe:
 -Cake-One cup sugar, 1-2 cup thick sour cream, 1-2 cup sweet milk, ? eggs 1-2 cups aoer, 2 level teaspoons bak- ing powder, IA teaspoon soda, salt vanilla Sift flour, sugar baking DOW der and soda three times, then add cream. milk and yolk of eggs; beat well, fold in the beaten whites at last. Good in loaf or layer.
 AUNT SARAH. North Franklin.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-02
INTERESTED READER OWNS UP.

Editor Social Corner: Ma has called me out again, and certainly has me smiling as broadly as Pa possibly can -l am open from ear to ear. I am convinced that Mrs. Ma is a sleuth for detective and her description of In- terested Reader is so true that I am afraid some of the others will now identify me. It was foolish of me to have chanced calling, but curiosity to see her chickens CD will account for that. 1 am sorry now I had not in- Vited Ma and Pa out to an automobile ride-had I thought they mistrusted I would have revealed myself. Ma is too modest by half.
 Ma need not feel embarrassed be- cause she sent me a rooster fatiron holder, for it is all right. It is all the kind of d rooster I can afford to Keep and I thought it was a model of her black minorca, only the underneath shape appeared to indicate that he was built to set on three dozen eggs. I was thinking of presenting it to some museum, but now shall have to give it to some confirmed bachelor girl to keep her hand from bIistering on hot irons. l felt very grateful for it, and put it among my collection of art works. My sister smiled when she saw it and said nothing-she must have been too kind to open my eyes to my error of judgment.
 I am glad the ice is broken and that Ma knows me, and she must be pre- pared to take an automobile ride the next time 1 come that way. I shall no longer, be. so difhdent, for it is up to me now to be frank and true.
 There is no harm done, anyway. Is not the incognito of the Social Corner its principal charm? The next time there is a Social Corner picnic the fellow who sits in the corner and reads will be the Interested Reader. Do not forget this
 INTERESTED READER.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-02

Dear Editor and Corner Sisters: Your letters have acted as a tonic to me. In spite of our efforts to make this a successful season. failure thus far has attended us. I think rain has been more plentiful with you than in this vicinity. For about six weeks we had no rain; consequently the berry and pea crop was very light, and in many places a total failure This comes hard on us. for these crops are our money crops. and it was necessary for us to do well this year-but so it is. We are very thankful that rain has come at last and everything sessns to have renewed life.
 Joan: Through the Corner the Edi- tor has told you of his finding the missing coin. Although he had re- placed it l was glad he sent it for 1t pleased me to see how prettily you had tied it on the card, It was welcomed and filled up little niche (proeured some little Want).
 Biddy9 I am sorry you have been sick; received your card and was glad to know you had net forgotten me,
 Theoda: Many thanks for the Corner colers; you and all may think of me as wearing a bow of yellow ribbon
 thank Editer and everyone who
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-02
LOVER OF FLOWERS.

Dear Editor and Social Cornerites: have read with much interest the letters on gardens and gardening. I have dozens of perennials, over a hundred rose bushes; many hardy bulbs and some shrubbery.
 This was my first year growing gladiolous and I planted 100. When the first giant chi1dsi opened I was amazed. Flowers as large over as a cup; and on stalks four feet high. from seeds. The garden begins bloom in March with arabis, and I have blossoms till freezing weather
 The teas and hybrid teas bloom till they freeze solid at night
 l do all my own gardening, and I have plenty of fun fighting insects and weeds l grow a good many roses from slips.
 I grow flowers in quantities of each variety rather than a few of one kind and another.
 I like to read about the success the cornerites have with flowers. The letter about gloxinias was fine. cineraria and calceolaria. These last are a flower I have never seen except in my own home. They require a warm, dry air.
 Lucy Acorn and Sunbeam: Thank you for kindly welcome. The dis tIoGlIOIS oL0 as dS ever. When I go fishing I am never able to get even pumpkin seed. I fish up a fat old turtle or a sliny eel I can't catch fish.
 Did any of you ever try to catch a pig? We had seven little ones in a pen next to their mothers one sum- mer, and one day while all the men were away at work they got back home and found out their mother didn't like them any more I went in after them with confidence and a beanpole. They played ring around therosy with their mother and me till she was going to eat us, so chased one into corner and scooping him up in a pail turned him out into his own pen. But I had forgotten his entrance hole. He came out at once and I took him by his curly tail which promised well for a grip. But the kinks in pigs tail are not permanent. I had to pour feed in the trough for them to busy themselves with and then they lay down, and when the men came they put them back.
 I was berrying a short time since and "sicked" the dog on what thought was a woodchuck under a bush. It was a skunk and I haven't forgotten him, yet.
 TERTIJDM IND
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-02
DOM ESTIC HELPS.

Dear Editor of the Social Corner: send a table for cooking of vegetables: Asparagus, 20 to t25 minutes;' beans (string), 1 to hours; beets (new), 3-4 to 1 hour; beets (old), to 6 hours; beet greens, 1 hour or more; brusseI sprout, 1o to 20 minutes; cab bage, 1-2 to 1-2 hours; carrots, 1 hour or more: caulifiower. 20 to 30 minutes: celery, 2 hours; corn, 10 to 20 minutes; macaroni, 20 to 30 min utes: onions, 3-4 to hours; parsnips, 1-2 to 3-4 hours; peas, 1-2 to 1 hour; potatoes (whitel. 20 to 30 minutes; potatoes (sweet). 15 to 25 minutes; rice 20 to 30 minutes; squash, 30 to 46 minutes; spinach, 15 to 20 min utes; tomatoes (SteWed) 10 to 20 min utes; turnips. 30 to 45 minutes.
 Blackberry Jam cake-One cup su- gar, two eggs, one and one-half tea spoons baking powder, one-half tea spoon c1ove, three-fourths cup butter, one and one-half cups flour. three ta- blespoons cream, one teaspoon cinna- mon, one cup blackberry jam. Bake in layers. using blackberry jam as fill ing.
 Maple Sugar Cake-Two cups maple sugar, one cup sour milk, one-haf cup butter, two eggs, one teaspoon sooa. Stir as stiff as possible with flour be- cause the sugar dissolves. Bake in a loaf.
 ELLA OF CANTERBURY.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-02

clothes they wear. They believe in having homes and SC the city Is call ed 'The city of hegnes." As I drive around notice the lovely places. I had drive to Sixteen Acres Tuesday. That IS very pretty little place. The church is so pretty and all looks so peaceful; another lovely place is Forest park. The goo the exhibit there comprises over 20 species of an- imals, and there are 130 specimens; the great new attraction Is & pair of African Hons. They are beauties. The plaza in front of the zo6 Is a lovely spot. At the right are the pheasant pens where can be seen six varieties and forty specimens. Be- yond is the greenhouse, restaurant the bear pit, and wading pool. At the left are the prairie dogs. foxes, eagles, and there is a large ostrich. They have couple of pens of rabbits,
 There is & large athletic field where sports of. all kinds can be enjoyed. There Is playground for the chil- dren. A merry -go-round, tables and benches for picnic holders Gan ideal spot for Social Corner members).
 The drive through the lake region is great. The natural stream is allowed to run in its course and blue for-ge me-nots bob back and forth and are very attractive.
 The Pecousie brook and Barney es- CatG on the COnnecT1cuC r1Ver at the southerly entrance to Springfield is beautiful. There are 15 miles of drives and walks in this park. The skating pond on Meadow drive in the lake region Is lovely.
 In the deer pasteur there can be seen thirty speciments. most of them bred here. They are so pretty.
 Adjoining can be seen the elk and buffalo. There are many little gray squirrels running around. These are quf1e tame.
 There are tennis courts and roque grounds and these are lit up until 10 p. m. every evening.
 There are sanitary drinking fountains and I have seen more than one get 8 good face wetting
 The lily ponds are beautiful. The lilies were in full bloom when drove through.
 There are rustic seats everywhere, trust you will find this interesting. The beauties of the park my pen can not fully portray.
 Rose of New England I thank you for letting me be at the wedding. feel so thankful to Aunty that she made it possible for me to add TOW of tatting to the wedding gown
 Gala Lily: Next time you visit the city take Walnut Street car, get of at Orange street. I will be there with my yellow bow
 Ma: Just a little bit of ambition aboard.
 Love to all SISTER READY,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-02
A WORD FROM GRACE.

Dear Editor and Sisters; I enjoyed the reports of the picnic so much. You must all have had jolly time. It really shows the Social Corner is no farce, but genuine thing.
 I worked real hard all day. the day or the picnic. so not to dwell too much on my disappointment, only I hope nothing will interfere with the next one.
 Aunt Hester mentioned the Draw bridge. Our family spends a day there every summer and have for mile walk from the trolley line to the bridge. I know some of the Sisters could never walk that far.
 Rainbow: I have often found my self wondering how the different sis ters look, and where they lived. Sew looking company, and better house keepers and home makers would not ask to meet. Above all they are not hiding their lights under 8 bushel, but have them on 8 candlestick where 1t giveth light unto all that are in the house. Not only in their own house do their light shine but wherever they go their works do follow them Do you ask for better sisters? I don't.
 Dear M. Roena: How good to see a letter from you I hope it will be so you can visit me before long. I will manage to have you meet Aunty No. {. You two will be the best of frie@&& I know.
 Welcome back Faye Verna and Glen wood. Come oftener. ShaIl I see you at the fair?
 Polly Wintergreen: Was sorry not to meet you the other day, but the horse would not stand still. So there was a truly live man at the picnic. How good of him to come and watch over you all. No doubt Biddy kept watch of him. Ha. ha, Biddy! how goes it?
 Elizabeth: Will you please send in your dried apple pie recipe. I am right after all, and am so glad. Keep guess ing-we will meet some day and laugh over who is who. How many have tried this old, old d-fashioned recipe for gingerbread:
 Old Fashioned Gingerbread-One of shortening (butter best), cream to- gether with two cups of granulated sugar (add the sugar gradually, when light as possible add i teaspoon of ginger. 1 cup sweet milk, add gradually cups of flour, i teaspoon of soda sifted in the flour; all the huckleber- ries you want to put in; bake in drip ping pan; spread the batter very thin; bake brown in moderate oven; cut these into 2 squares while hot and take from the pan. We are very fond of them for breakfast.
 GRACE.