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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
SONS OF VETERANS CAMP
is ORGANIZED IN CITY

Grants Pass Camp No. 8, Sons of
Veterans was organized in Grants
Pass Friday night by Col. c. s..
Scott, past division commander, of
San Francisco, with the following
officers and members
Commander, ]. n. Johnston.
Sr. Vice Commander, A. E. Voor-
HES.
Jr Vice Commander, Clayton E.
Ryckman.
Secretary, E. G. Holman.
Treasurer, Stanton Rowell
Council. T.. Peterson, E. E.
Blanchard, Claud Hildreth.
The charter list contains the
names of 81 people, more than was
secured in either Ashland or Med
ford Owing to the vacation season
a number of eligibles were out of
the city, but will be added to the
charter roll before it is closed.
Those already signed mp are; J.
+. Peterson, A. f. Voorhies, f. G.
Holman, Fred Smith, w. c. Harmon,
Claud Hildreth, Wilford Allen, A. NJ.
Heston. Roy Scott Bush, NJ. c. H.
Day II S. Disbrow, Thos. Linkhard,
II II. Basler, Clayton Ryckman, J.
n Johnston, Ross Bailey Stanton
Rowell, Walter Evenson. w. j. Sto-
vail, Edw. Bywats, Chas. H.
Meusch, II F, Harper, Carl w. Slut
enroth. f. f. Blanchard. Paul Blan-
chard, r. H. Gilfllan. II. r. Gilfl-
Ian. NJ. 7. Utley, Andrew Frakes
Henry Mutt, Elmer H. Balsinger.
Commander John Patrick and 8
number OF other members of the
Grand Army were present.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
LELAND MAN THOUGHT
y BROTHER WAS A DEER

A near-fatality of the thought it
was a deer" type, occurred on Myrtle
creek, in the Glendale district Thurs
day afternoon, when one of the two
Miller brothers of Leland shot and
slightly wounded the other. The
boys were hunting along the creek
when the younger brother, II or IS
years of age, saw form moving in
distinctly through the brush, and
thinking it deer took aim and fired.
The bullet, a copper-jacketed one of
80 calibre, was somewhat detected
from its course by striking twig,
and the jacket stripped from the
leaden part Of the bullet by the same
twig. The jacket struck the brother
over the chest, but did not penetrate
the cavity, and the rest of the bullet
glanced along the top OF Millers
head, making a scalp wound that is
not considered serious. The injured
man is about 81 years Of age.
Young Miller was fastened to the
farm home of Oliver McGee, where
he was given such treatment as was
at hand, and then left for Glendale,
wheS the wounds will be dressed by
physician.
The shot was fred at distance Of
only about fifty yards, and as the aim
seems to have been true, but for the
twig there is no question but that the
first fatal accident Of the deer huns-
ing season in southern Oregon would
have been recorded.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
MedfOrd to
Hold Fair
Sept. 9lto 13

Medford, Aug. 26.-The fair di-
rectors are making big preparations
for the third annual fair at Medford,
September to 13.
The exhibit building has been mov-
ed up close to the amphitheatre, an
other building for stock and poultry
erected and suitable place fixed un-
der the grand stand for the chill
dren's exhibits, that are in charge of
the Greater Medford club and
promise to be very numerous and
interesting.
A platform will be erected in the
alley between Ritter & Dunlap's and
]. w. Dressler's office for the band
and there will be free dancing and
Mardi Gras on the paved street on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
A big special feature that has
been secured is the wild horses and
bucking bulls used at the klamath
Falls Elks Rodio July 4 also sew
eral of the champion riders for the
coast have been secured, which
promises plenty of bucking broncho
sports.
The ladies relay race Of two miles
changing horses every half mile for
purse of 5000, will be big special
event.
Secretary Streets of the CONNER
cial club who is making a special eff
fort to get the orchardists to make
good exhibits Of fruit says the dis
play will be the finest in southern
Oregon This is big pear and ap-
pie country and as there are about
$500 in cash offered on each of these
fruits as well as liberal exhibits on
all other fruits, the growers should
make special effort to see the val
ley has a credtable showing at the
fair. The association will furnish
cold storage for fruits and veget-
abes. Get a premium list and pre-
pare to make an exhibit of some
thing
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
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} PERSONAL AND LOCAL y

Cox Brothers, who started a repair
shop here a few weeks ago. left
Monday for the south.
Mrs. c. c. Pummell returned to
Hit Monday after visiting her par
ents, MIR. and Mrs. B. A. S,annard.
"BilI" Mcdonald returned Sunday
evening from a two weeks business
trip to San Francisco, and left Mon
day morning for Roseburg.
VIM. Cebell, who has been visiting
his daughter. Mrs. o. F. Braeger, re-
turned to his home at Portland Mon
day.
Ira Isenberger and family left
Sunday for Ell Paso. Texas, to re-
main indefinitely on account OF the
illness Of a daughter.
Judge Jewell returned Sunday
evening from a weeks visit at Cres-
cent City.
Chas. Morrison and his mother
Mrs. A. ]. Morrison, left Monday for
their ranch on Days creek, where
they will spend about six weeks.
Mrs. John Summers and three
children leave tonight for a visit
with the formers parents at Hart
Mich. They will stop at Denver and
Salt Lake City.
Miss Louise Pinkerton went tc
Eugene Monday to visit friends. She
will be Joined by her mother next
week and they will go to Iowa.
Mrs. G. G. Coutant has leased her
home on South Sixth street to Mr.
and Mrs. chas. Meusch and is max
Ing her home with her son, w. s
Coutant, at Fruitdale.
Miss Ruth Young returned home
Saturday evening from thre'
months vacation spent in Southern
California, principally at Los Ange'
les and San Diego.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29

Thos. S. Burley. recently appoint
ed receiver for the big Almeda mine
at Galice, is in the citylkalsng nee
esary arrangements for the adjust
meat Of the affairs of the company.
Mr.. Burley has ample funds available
for the putting Of the property on a
paying basis and 1 pnOunces that the
assets OF the mine are greatly in ex-
cess Of the liabilities, and that all
just claims will be fully met.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
Fished in Crater Lake

ROLAND Jeffries and Vernon Bas-
ler returned Sunday afternoon from
their trip to Crater Lake, covering
six days. They drove the Basler
horse to the lake In three days, staid
at the lake a day and returned to this
city in two days, making travel OF
200 miles. They camped on the way
and fished In the lake, catching two
fine trout, IA and 16 inches long.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
Mrs. Merrill Kills Two Bucks

Deputy Game Warden Fred Mer-
rill and wife have just returned
from a trip through the mountains
along the Rogue where Mr.. Merrill
was looking after game conditions
and seeing that the laws were being
properly observed. A member OF
deer were seen during the journey,
and Mrs. Merrill, who is an expert
with the rife, killed two bucks near
Bear camp. Fortunate neighbors OF
the Merrills have been eating veni-
son since their return.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
Miss nannard to Alma Mnter-

Miss Susie Barnard, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs A. U. Barnard OF this
city fu the past two years in ,he
office OF the state superintendent Of
public instruction at Salem, has
been honored in the appointment to
a responsible position in the extern
tion department OF her alma mater,
the U. OF O.. and will take up her
duties under Dr. Schofter, head OF
the department at the beginning OF
the college term,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
Another Wheel Stolen

Fred Russell is the last victim of
the bicycle thief, He thought his
wheel was such battered up affair
that no one would think of stealing
1t, but the wheel is gone, and he is
offering a reward for information as
to its whereabouts. 1t was taken
from the alley next Russell's confec-
tionery on Monday night
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29

Leo Cottenberry Harold Otfins
and Lawrence Underwood returned
Tuesday afternoon from a trip,to San
Francisco going by the way o. Cres-
cent City, Eureka and Helldsburg.
and returning over the Pacific high
way, The boys started from here on
the 10th and have travelled 1885
miles having a pleasant trip. Under
wood was a PASSENGER on Oftins' sin.
gle cylinder Indian motorcycle. but
no trouble was experienced.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
Venisol From Leland

Sam Baker and his brother, Roy
Baker, returned yesterday from a
one day hunt in the Leland country.
one handsome five-point buck being
the trophy of the outing Mr.. Baker
says that the deer were plentiful. and
that while several were jumped. only
the one opportunity for q kill was
presented.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
Bungalow for Fruitdale-

Mr.. and Mrs. Prof are beginning
preparations for the building OF a
beautiful bungalow home In Fruit
dale, to be built on the road leading
to Grange hall. This will be modern
in every respect, and a distinct addi-
tion to the neighborhood.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
Arrives From Liverpool

Miss Easton, a niece of D. McFar-
land, TAI North 10th street, arrived
Monday morning from Liverpool,
England. to make an extended visit
She was accompanied by Mr.. Bar
nett, who will remain but few days.
They stopped at Boston and Seattle
on their way out.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
Death of Little Girl.

Marion, the 3-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Thomas, died
at the family home, SO5 North 10th
street, Monday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock of intestinal trouble. The lit
tie one had been ailing for the past
week and on Sunday her condition
grew rapidly worse which continued
until the end came.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
Mr. Helm Gets Poison Oak

Franklin Helm is confined to his
room in San Francisco suffering
from an aggravated attack of poison
oak which he contracted while out
on the railroad line here last week.
The poison had made itself manifest
before Mr. Helm left Sunday, but be-
came much worse after he had ar
rived at the California city. His re-
turn will be somewhat delayed be-
cause OF the affiiction.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
Hearing in Water Contest

Jas. r. Chinook, state water COM
missioner, is here from Salem TAX
ing testimony in the case involving
the water right of the old Penn-Ore-
gon ranch, now part of the hold
ings of the Leonard Orchard Co.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
Mr.. Fem Returns

John NJ. Fem has returned from
a business trip to Portland and other
points in the north. He announces
that owing to the falling water, ope-
rations are not at present being very
extensively carried ol at the prop
erty on Taylor creek.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
Eighth Grade Examination

A state Sth grade examination
will be held at the Central school
building in this city, on September
4th and 5th, for all who are quail
fed to participate. The examina-
tion will commence at nine o'clock
on the morning of the 4th.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
BUSINESS POINTERS.

Physician and Surgeon.
]. L. Peterson, Pioneer Insurance
Man.
Rexall Remedies at Clemens, sells
drugs.
Alfred Letcher, Registered opto-
mes'tst and Jeweler, in Dixon's old
stand, Front St Eyes tested free.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
Wines in Murder Trial

]. NJ. Johnson went TO MeMinnvli.,
Monday to be an important witness
in a murder case, the shooting of a
homesteader. Mr.. Johnson was pres
ent when the shot was fired.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
Two Cars Fruit Shipped saturday

A car each OF peaches and pears
was shipped out by the Josephine
Growers association Saturday, the
peaches going to San Francisco
while the pears are billed through to
Omaha. A car of mixed fruits,
pears and prunes, will be loaded out
Monday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
Fined for Speeding

C. A. Ahlf is the latest victim OF
the speed cop, and on being intro
duced to Judge Creager admitted
that his motorcycle might have been
getting up a little TO much action
and the usual s. was paid into the
court.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
PROFESSIONAL CARDS

M. G. FINDLEY, M. D
Practice limited to
EYE, EAR, NOSE and THROAT
Glasses fitted and furnished.
ONCE hours 8 to IL, 2 to y, and by
appointment. Phones so and 1876.
GRANTS PASS, OREGON
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29

Order peach box labels az the
Courier office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-08-29
v. L. DIMMICK, D. M. D.

DENTIST
Corner 9th and G SITS
Phone 303-J
Crown. Bridge Work and Filings
OF All Kinds, a Specially.
Office Hours,
3 to IL a. m.; / to p. m.
All Work Positively Guaranteed.
GRANTS PASS, OREGON.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-26
DElP:'ICr
l'EE,ARS0ME.
SPECTACLE

Undoubtedly the spectacle. that will
stay longest in the minds OF the audi
ences that see the motion pictures Of
The Last Days of Pompeii, lis the one
or rather the series, showing the ruin
wrought by the fearful .disastera.Which
overlook that city Of magnifcence, al
| though, undoubtedly, the scenes de-
picting the great Pompeian crowds of
thousands upon thousands, are more
remarkable. '--~-~~"~-''
Manager Treat is. to be congratulat-
ed in presenting to Fargo audiences
what is undoubtedly the greatest
scenic display shown in modern times.
He was lucky in getting an entirely
new film. Yesterday was the j. first
shown at the Bijou for three days, was
ever used since it was tested at the
factory, and this give a beautifully
clear series Of pictures.
The story itself is a masterpiece, a
drama of romance and tragedy, one Of
the cleverest ever written, and those
who see 1t are transported back to the
It's opuIence.
The scenes show the ruin raining
upon the proud city, the, great Vesu-
vIus in the background, spouting out
volumes OF molten rock and clouds
Of smoke, the populace gone mad with
fear, rushing and scrambl1ng without
knowing where they were going. great
massive pillars of stone crashing In
the streets, the world seemingly fall
ing to- pieces. But what causes
an American crowd to wonder. is
the depicting of thousands at q
Pompefan holiday scene. The mighty
ainpitheatre is a real ampitheatre
and the crowd is a real crowd Where
did the company that took these pic
tures get such crowd? This is the
big question that nine out of ten who
see these pictures ask.
Manager Treat lis pleased with the
patronage accorded the pictures In
Fargo 1t was big undertaking to
get them here and the effort deserve
to be supported. There will be two
fnatinees tomorrow, one at 2 o'clock
and the other at 4 with two shows
tonight and tomorrow night.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-26
j. :S.THE GREAT
auto COUNTRY

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Twice as many
motor cars are owned in the United
States as in the nine leading countries
Of Europe, according to G. c. Sinsa
baugh, a Chicago authority, who has
just published his conclusions.
Sinsabaugh used statistics compiled
by Lord Mantagu of England on the
European situation, and those Of DON
aid Mcleod Lay for the United States.
According to Sinsabaugh, there are
approximately 100000 motor vehicles
Of all sorts in this country as against
543,365 in the nine leading countries
Of Europe. In England and Wales
there are 201, 900 passenger automo-
biIes and in Scotland 1900. Ireland
has $500.
English motorists spend 1925, 900. 900
u year to run their cars, trucks and
motorcycles, or about Z cents a mile.
OF this s100.0o0,000 goes for gasoline.
Depreciation is calculated at 100000
900 a year by Lord Montagu. Sinsa-
baugh figures that the American ex-
pense car for car Is nearly double that
in England.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-26

OF A TRAGEDY

Grand Forks. N. D., Dec. 26.-It was
thirty -four years ago Christmas night
when murder, following fight to
the death between two men Of giant
strength, occurred on the east side,
and old timers recall 1t, first. because
Of the fame of the men as fighters In
those days, and secondly, because OF
the bitter cold night. The thermome-
ter registered between 80 and 60 below
zero, according to Chief of Police
Lowe, who was then engaged in cut
ting wood on Minnesota Point and
was a young man, full Of life and en-
ergy, an athlete himself and well ac-
quainted with those who made up the
population of frontier town.
Two men, Gillen and Snyder by
name, met in O. saloon opposite the
present N. p. depot on the east side
on Christmas night, and through an
old Rrudge whetted by plenty of whis-
ky, got together in fight which will
long be remembered. Both stood over
six feet in their stockings and neither
knew the word fear. For over half
an hour the two giants fought, shout
der to shoulder, like two animals, and
Snyder, slightly the heavier OF the
two. was slowly wearing out his OPP
ponent. Suddenly Gillian seized a
heavy faucet from a beer keg near the
stove, wrenching 1t from the barrel
as though 1t were a toy, and struck
Snyder full over the temple. The
man dropped in his tracks and died
a few moments later.
The date is often remarked upon
as that of the tEilIen Snyder fight
and murder, and coldest In the history
OF the state" by those who lived In
this, then rough, pioneer city and
Ifrequented by men known widely for
their prowess and skin as wrestlers
IeasI5 hghterSs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-26

Calumet, Mich, Dec. rs. - While
four separate Investigations into
CaIumet's Christmas tree disaster in
which seventy-two persons, mostly
children, were killed, are being made
today dispute is being waged as to
WHO should bury.the dead, and peace
makers are making supreme efforts
to bring about an end to the copper
mine strike.
Over the bodies of the little ones,
the leaders hoped to see the end OF
the labor strike which has been pro-
crossing for months. United in grief
the warning factions gave no thought
to the big labor battle which was in
directly responsible for the snuffing
out of so many lives.
There is still q dispute over wheth-
err the offer of the Citizens Alliance,
an organization considered hostile to
the strikers, to defray- the burial cX-
penses. will be permitted. Officials of
the Western Federation of Miners say
the offer should be spurned. The fun
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-26
1000 HUNGRY MEN
FED AT SPOKANE

Portland, Ore, Dec. 26.--Two thou
sand destitute men were guests yes
terday Of the Oregon Washington
Railroad and Navigation Co. at din
ner on board the river steamer Has
salo. All comers were made welcome.
The diners included In their ranks
representatives Of all degrees Of pow
erty.
The first relay Of guests sat down at
9:45 a. m. Long before that hour the
dock where the Hassalo was tied up
had become thronged. n-.....
The way to the steamer led beneath
a great American flag. AS they passed
under nearly all the men doffed their
hats.
The men were fed in relays of 200.
Some stood in line several hours
awaiting their turn. AS the men left
the table after eating, a pipe and
pouch Of tobacco were given to each
one.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-26
KILLED BOY TO
GET $40 FOR GIFT

Los Angeles, Dec. 26.-Louis Bundy
the boy who confessed he killed
Harold, ziesche, 10 years old, a drug
store messenger has refused to eat
the food provided at the city Jail.
BY telling police Judge Chambers
that he was not yet Is years Of age
although he previously said he was
between 18 and 10, the youth has de-
layed his arraignment on g. charge OF
murder. If his father also swears the
boy is not 1s the case probably will be
transferred to the juvinle court.
Bundy telephoned an order severa
days ago to druggist asking that
change for $40 accompany it's delivery
and then murdered ziesche, the mes
senger, that he might buy Christmas
presents for a girl friend with the
loot.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-26
JUDGE LANDIS
IS THREATENED

Chicago, Dec. 26.-More than twenty
black hand letters threatening. to, blow
up his home have been received by
Judge K. M. Lands Of the United
States district court In the last five
This was made known when the
judge was hearing a case against John
Folie, charg ed with writing three such
Il Just sent the letters to scare
him." pleaded the prisoner. =? 49, :
That's. all the black hand letter
writer ever does" remarked the judge.
I'm the last five years have had
from a dozen to twenty such cases .as
this and they all, pleaded they never
meant to, carry out the threat and j
know they never meant to- F~5-f
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-26

Pittsburgh, Dec. 26.-Word was re-
ceived here of the death in the. Ma
tional Soldiers home at Dayton, O., Of
Capt. William F.. Roberts. who served
ae an orderly to Gen. u. S. Grant and
Geo. G. Meade, during the civil war!
He was 6S years old and formerly a.
business man here. Three horses were
shot from. under Roberts at Peters,
burg and a Bible in his pocket saved
his life during the same conflict.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-26

craI of all the victims was arranged
for late today.
The feeling Of hostility was not so
marked today when it was seen the
citizens Of Calumet and other cities
in the mine district were In earnest
in their efforts to raise funds for the
stricken families. Almost unlimited
amounts were pledged by mine owners
and merchants VINO had been oppos-
ing the strikers. 1t was expected by
many the spirit Of the fight would be
buried with the victims.
The citizens committee has $4,000
from the people of Calumet, and more
is coming from all parts of the dis
trict. The coroner will convene a
jury Monday
All bitterness and iii feeling that has,
existed in this strike ridden com-
munity during the past months is
wiped away by one great common
aTliction. Today the people of CaIu-
met can only see their neighbors,
their brothers, their sisters, their lit
Continued on Page Six.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-26
R. R. BANDIT
MAY BE- CAUGHT

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 26.-Evidence
which it is believed will result in re-
vealing the identity and career Of John
Bostick. the bandit who. held up the
Southern Pacific train, killing Horace
Montague, travelling agent, was
found at q house where Bostick room
ed at the time Of the crime. The pro-
prietor says a day after Bostick regis
tered he received a. letter from AN
and the printed name "Bostick" on the
envelope. Whether this was the name
of hotel or the proprietor is un-
known.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-26
u. 5. IS
DENOUNCED
BY JAPS

Toxic. Dec. 26,-A so-called ma
tional welcome was given Francisco
De La Barra, special envoy from
Mexico to thank Japan for her partici-
patton in the Mexican centennial.
Prominent men cheered by thou
sands at a public gathering, after
which the throng marched to Dc La
Barras hotel, presenting him with
gifts. His response was loudly cheer
ed.
The crowd later adopted resolutions
|criticising the United States for dis
eliminating against the japanese.