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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-05-06
THE MERCHANT AND
THE COMMUNITY

The small merchant is a necessity
and that which is necessary should
be protected. The community needs
his wares as much as he needs the
community cash.
But not every small town merch
ant is alive to his opportunities and
his obligations.
Many OF them fall by the waysido
because of their ignorance of or in
difference to the rights of the pub
lie.
Fifty years ago the town merch-
ant sat in his store and waited for
business to come to him.
Today the successful merchant is
a hunter-he must go out cunning
for customers-and his ammuni-
ton is his stock in trade and his
gun is his local newspaper
Country people of today are as in
telligent and up to date as their
city cousins, and they gauge the
merchant by his own actions.
If he is hustler-if he keeps his
store clean, his goods neatly dis
played his advertisement running
regularly in the local paper-he at
tracts the public eye, and the public
follows it's eye.
But a clean store, neatly dis
played goods and newspaper adver-
Using are not the only requisites tC
successful mercantile career
The country merchant should not
hank too much on the fact that he
| lis a necessity.
He should be progressive-c0n-
stantly bidding for trade-deyisina
means Of lettering the condition Of
the customers, and acQuaintlno
them Of the fact. He should con-
slider their welfare, as we'll as his
own.
The merchant should have ar
iron creed, and that creed should
mover be broken: He should treat
sent his goods, and keep his shelves
well stocked with truth.
He should be considerate OF other
business men in the community fol
their rights are as great as his own
They do not own the town, and
neither does he.
He should join intellectually il
movements for building up and eX
pending the business interest of the
community for success is onl!
found on the topmost rounds of the
| ladder
The merchant who has built up 6
reputation as a public spirited man
as one who labors for the we'll being
of the whole community, never
lacks for customers in his store.
They migrate towards his door
as naturally as the birds fly soutl
in winter.
Such merchants gain the conf
dence of the people, for the people
know that the same intelligence anc
fair mindness which he eyerts il
behalf of the community will be eX
tended to his customers in CONNER
cia1 life.
Most country towns have fey
such merchants in their midst AM
the community is the better off 70
their presence.
You invariably find their advot
tisements in the local papers, tell
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-05-06
LONE TREE VALLEY.

J.. A. TTers2hman and w. r. Cox
md wife were Malta visitors Friday.
Mrs. Henry Holmes lad the mis-
fortune to dislocate both of her an
lies on May lst This will disable
err for long time. She has the
svmpathy Of the entire community.
The dance at the Holmes ranch
Saturday night was largely attended
md all report a royal good time.
Albert Johnson, Whitley and Harry
Roach furnished the music.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-05-06

A single shot laid an Austrian
archduke low and plunged Europe
into the bloodiest war of all history.
And countless millions of shots have
been unable to restore peace.
quite frequently an editor is crit
lclsed for expressing his opinions.
And then he is criticised for not CO.
ing SO. Fact is, he is criticised
either way-and both ways-and
just ambles along IS blissfuily in
different as duck in a summer
shower
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-05-06

Treasurer Rae this week will
send advertisements to newspapers
in all counties of the state and to
eastern financial journals inviting
subscriptions to the first bond issue
Of 100000. The bonds will be is
sued in denominations Of $500 and
will bear per cent interest. Amy
person with $500 to invest can sub
scribe.
State Land Agent Whipple spent
last week in Scobey putting the final
touches on the selection of lands in
nineteen townships of land west Of
there that was withdrawn in a proc
lamation March 10th, 1910, by for
mer Governor Norris. Mr.. Whipple
informed the public that there
would be about four hundred 500
acre claims left within these town
ships that would not be taken by
the state. This land viii become
OF en- for settlement May 18th.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-05-06
B. II. koke and Malta Nero. Co.

If you notice, he keeps pretty we'll
to the pages of dolls.
Mr.. O'Brien of North Strater, was
up this way getting seed oats for his
brother-inlaw, Mr.. Hill. You will
remember this is the gentleman who
purchased the Miss Loretta Foley
place.
Mrs. Bob McEwan went to Malta
Wednesday to be inattendance at
the teachers examinations.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-05-06

Large numbers of homeseekers are
already waiting for the opening.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
FIRED A. WILLIAMS AND
MAUDE DCLIBON wEDDED

Miss Maude Dulibon became the
bride or Fred A. Williams on Thurs
day evening. November 4, at the
home Of the formers sister, Mrs. A
q. Clarke, at Glendale. Rev. Howard
or the Presbyterian church at Glen
dale performing the ceremony. The
wedding was a quiet affair, only a
few relatives being present. after
which the couple left on the exposi-
iion special, which passed through
rKfN city at ! q. M, fora two weeks
visi}Ns+SSan Francisco. On their re-
turn Mr.. and Mrs. Williams will be
at home in the apartments on D
street, over Olding's garage. which
are furnished and ready for occu-
pancy.
Both Miss Dulibon and Mr.. Will
liams went to Glendale on No. 16
last evening, but SO few people saw
them that they we're allowed to leave
on the late train without the usual
tin cans and rice. However. theil
numerous friends are awaiting Their
return.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
LAST CHANCE TO
SEE A FOOTBALL
GAME THIS SEASON

A fine football game Is promised
for tomorrow when Grants Pass
meets Ashland here. AS this will be
the last game played here by the
high school. they are redoabling
their efforts in the hope OF winning
Il, The klamath Falls coach said
that we have better material here
than either Medford or Ashland. so
there Is no reason why We should not
attach this game. Ashland beat
klamath Falls ii-0 and beat Grants
Pass 1870. As we beat klamath Falls,
we have yet u good chance of getting
the best of 1t tomorrow.
There has been large expense
In getting the different games and
the support for all previous games
has been poor. The high school
students have always responded In
q body. but the receipts have mol
been sufficient to cover the expense
II is hoped that the game tomorrow
will draw large crowd OF the
people from town.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
PARENT-TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION IN
FIRST MEETING

The Parent-Teachers association
OF Grants Pass held Its first regular
monthly meeting ut the Central
school on Thursday. November 4.
Besides the routine business. II was
voted to federate With the Southern
Oregon Federation of Women's clubs.
Miss Eaton read most excellent
paper on the story hour and explain
ed in detail the carefully prepared
plans for the library moving picture
matinee for the children and parents,
The feature Of the next matinee will
be Cinderella.
Through the courtesy of the board
of education and the city superinten-
dent OF schools. the association was
given the privilege OF discussing the
giving OF tickets. presented by a
local picture house. to the children
as rewards. II was voted to endorse
this providing the tickets were for
matinee entertainment and were first
passed upon by committee from the
association.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
SENDS BOYS TO CALLOWS
{ Continued from page ~


At the expiration Of the minute the
walk to the gallows began.
Loomls' mother and sister visited
him In his cell last night. The part
ing was pathetic but Loomis bore
up we'll.
Earl NJ. Loomis, 20 years old. who
paid the death penalty today on the
Folsom prison scaffold. murdered
Mrs. Marie Holcroft In Sacramento
on the night OF August II. 1914,
after trying to rob the Ice cream par
lor conducted by Mrs. Holcroft and
her husband.
About $3.50 p. IN. Loomis rushed
into the store with pistol and or
dered Mr.. and Mrs, Holcroft and a
small boy to hold up their hands.
Holcroft and the boy obeyed.
Mrs. Holcroft, however. raised on
ly one hand and with the other
reached revolver under the counter.
Loomis, with gun leveled at the
woman, walked over to the cash re-
gister, opened II and was reaching
for the money. Two shots rang out.
One was from boomis' revolver, the
other from the woman's II is not
known who fred frst.
Loomis fed. AS he ran, Mrs. Hol-
croft leaned over the counter,
screamed He hit me-" and fred
three shots. She then fell to the
floor and died, One Of the womans
bullets destroyed the sight OF the
bandits right eye. LoomIs accosted
man on the street short time
later and In directing him to call the
police patrol framed up the story
that he had been held up and shot
by two men. Soon afterward he
made a full confession, saying he
turned bandit because he needed
money.
The defense Of Loomis was moral
insanity" Ie was pointed out that
he had only nine months schooling
never had chance In life, was only
10 years old when the crime wal
committed and had been spurred on
by drink.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05

Judge Durham returned to the city |
this morning from Portland.
Don't miss the big sale in trimmed
hats. Mrs. L. Rehkopf. sS7
Mrs. Ella Bingamore and two chill
dren left last night for Seattle.
Furniture packed and repaired. J,
ID. Drake. eS'
Mrs. Ernest Day and ave children
left yesterday for Ely. New. to join
Mr., Day. -
II. l.. and Floyd Barrow, who
spent the fruit packing season in this
section, left yesterday for San Fran
cisco.
Twenty per cent discount on trim
med hats and millinery trimmings,
Mrs. e. Rehkopf. SSI
Mr.. and Mrs, H. G. Marshalk OF
Leland. were in town yesterday on
business.
H. e. Gale came down from Port
land this morning, accompanying
l'Farmer" Smith and Supt, o'Brien.
He will return tomorrow.
Arrow collars at Bishops 40Sti
A. Z. voorhies left Thursday even
ing for Salem, where he Is attending
the meeting OF the state press asso-
citation.
Mrs. Herman Bergman and baby
returned from three weeks visit
with the formers motht: at Medford
last evening, and left for their home
at Placer this morning.
There are absolutely no strings tied
to the silver dollar given away every
week with Alpine butter. Insist on
getting it 5S7
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Nibley and Mr.,
and Mrs. H. A. Theron autoed over
| from Medford Thursday evening. re-
turning to the Jackson metropolis
this morning. Mr.. Nibley is at Med
ford, in charge Of the operations
there for the securing of acreage for
the beet sugar factory. He express
ed himself as pleased with the pro-
gress of the work in the valley.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
Or. Yates, Trousers.

st. Catharine's was the first Cam.
bridge college to produce don who
dared to staegcr humanity by wearing
trousers. He was DR., I.owther Yates.
"a large. square man from Cumber'
land" suspected Of radical opinions,
who was master of Cats" during the
closing years of the eighteenth century
As Yates. when Vice chancellor. walk
ed In procession to the university
church. wearing trousers instead OF the
orthodox knee breeches. somebody
shouted from window:
Gadzoons. gadzoons,
Lowther Yates In Pantaloonsi
The profanc Impromptu poet was
captured and proved to be Yates own
nephew. "Gadzoons" was Cumbriai
expletive with which Yates was wont
to express intense astonishment.-
Westminster Gazette.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS
Continued from page l.,


change Is not only unnecessary but
n menace to our national Ideals,
There has not been a time In recent
years when there was less reason TO
add to the expenses OF the army ana
navy, for we are not only without
an enemy. but our preparedness Is In
creasing rapidly. as other nations ex'
haust themselves, There never was
Il time In our history when our duty
TO the world more imperatlvely de-
manded self-restraint and the coun-
sells OF peace.
II hope the president viii not be
deceived by the atmosphere OF the
Manhattan club (where he spoke last
night. This is the ono place In
America where the mammon-
worshiping portion OF the country
meet to exchange compliments. There
Is no group farther removed from
the sentiment OF the masses. whether
you measure that sentiment by econ
omlc. social or religious standards
In every quarter was the belle
that the former secretary OF states
words had widencd the breach will
President Wilson. Even q split II
the party would not deter Brya'
from attacking what he believed u
wrong. leaders said. Bryan himsel
would not state whether or not III
will take the stump against the pre-
sident's program.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
Luck.

Luck is the main difference between
failure and success. II rises like some
mysterious fairy from the chaos OF
events aud crowns its vIctors with an
apparently hopeless ignorance of jus
tice.
Luck must be woman; no man
could be 80 6ckle, 80 fantastic In
choice OF favorltes.
Luck, however, has one great virtue.
Although she will desert the gambler
as suddenly as she came to him, she
Is likely to be faithful to those OF her
proteges who are the steadIcst work.
ers. She appears to be on the side OF
the biggest battallons. Life.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
INDEPENDENCE BURNED.
old unitsd States Flagship Destroyed
For Copper In Hull.

A series OF charred oaken ribs pro.
Jecting out Of a mud fat on San Fran
cisco bay Is all that remains OF the
independence, one of the oldest ships
In the United States navy. which was
burned for the copper in her hull. The
ship recently was sold by the navy de-
partment for $3,515.
The ilames that destroyed the Inde.
pendence brought m end to n navy en-
reer begun In 1872 Once the old
frigate was Americas firstsilagship and
carried seventy.four guns on lts three
decks. Later II was retired from nc.
tual service and was stationed at Mare
Island ~ n receiving ship. Three years
ago II was placed out Of actual com
mission.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
Tax League Writes to council

The executive committee from tho
Taxpayers league has addressed a
communication to the city council
asking that that body exercise every
economy possible in the making up
OF the budget for the coming years
expenses of the city. The communi-
cation recites that while twill prob
ably not be possible % reduce the
levy under the 16 mills limit this
year, 1t is hoped that the business oil
the municipality can be so shaped
that a reduction may be made next
year. The budget will be considered
at the next meeting OF the council,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
County Court Views Roads

Members of the county court were
in the Three Pines and Lucky Queen
districts this forenoon investigating
the roads in that neighborhood. This
afternoon the budget which must be
approved at the session next month
was under consideration and the ten
tative figures were agreed upon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
A Disturbing Sound.

There Is no excuse for man being
run down by motorcar. All be has
to do is to keep bis wits about him"
"Of course" replied the recent victim,
In sarcastic tones. There Is nothing
more conducive to rational thinking
than a loud 'honk' heard unexpected
ly In ones rear."-Birmlngham Age.
Herald.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
Visit Illinois Valley

ttstt hbthots s~AANJ
Farmer" Smith. agricultural
director for the o.-W. R. & N. COM
pany. and T, p'Brien, superintendent
of the machine shops for the Twohy
Brothers company at Portland, ar
rived in the city this morning and
left later for the Illinois valley. They
were accompanied on the latter trip
b. Robt. Twohy. +. S. Bramwell OF
the oregon-utah Sugar company, DR..
Reddy and II. f. Gale. They Will
make a brief survey pf the valley,
especially as regards its adaptability
to the culture OF the sugar beet.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
$50,

Consider Bathhouse Lease
The ordinance sproviding for the
leasing of the bathhouse and boating
PRIVILEGES at the Riverside park to
H. ]. Schmidt was presented at the
meeting of the city council last even
ing. and it was read first and second
times and laid over for final action
till the next session. A communica-
tion from the members OF the park
commission embodied within It rec
ommendation against the leasing OF
the bathhouse.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
SYRACUSE U. MAY MEET
w. y. q. FOOTBALL TEAM

Pullman. Wash. Nov. S.--Nego-
liations are under way today for a
football game December or IL at
Spokane. between Syracuse univer-
slty and the Washington State col
lege, Director OF Athletics Boiler an
nouneed today. Syracuse university
10 scheduled to play o. A. G. at Port
land December J..
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05

tho farmers are hoping they may bc
able TO do plowing.
Notices are posted for a grand
Thanksgiving ball al kerby. Music
10 10 DO furnished by Duncan and
Willis.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
Guilty Il : ssault and battery

A ry in Justice Holman's court
this morning heard the evidence in
an action brought against Frank Hill,
Of Murphy, charged with assault and
battery, G. G. vining being the COM
planning witness. The evidence pro-
duced went to prove that in a dis
pute between the men Hill had
struck Vining over the head with a
shovel, and the jury returned a ver-
dict of guilty. The judge fined Hill
$40 and ccgts. Prosecuting Attorney
Miller appeared for the state and At
torney Richard for the defendant.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
Tia Orann 0utana.

To protect itself from the rnin the
ornng ontnng 'rooks Its nrins over lis
head The hnlr on the ornng's llppci
arm points downward. while on the
lower arm II points upwnrd. the ap
parent purpose being TO shed the min
like ihntcli
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
HOLD Mis-. MARY PAMIES
ON CHARGE OF MURDER

San Francisco. Nov. 5,---Mrs. Mary
Pamies. who killed Michael Vein
stein October is by chopplng him to
pieces, was held TO answer to the
superior court for trial without ball
on charge OF murder by Police Judge
Brady today at the conclusion OF her
preliminary examination.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
onansd l,er Eyes.

Clara Can II he. Dolly, that you are
to marry aIr Smith after saying to me
repeatedly that you could not endure
him: Dolly--The truth Is, Clara. dear.
that until I heard that his aunt had
died. leaving him fortune. ! was de-
ceiyed in my own feelings toward him.
London Telegraph.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
COUNCIL and Commission to Meet

The city council and the public
utilities commission are to meet In
Joint session at the call OF the mayor
to consider an adjustment OF the
matter of balance due the city from
DR.. Reddy upon the lease of the
municipal railroad. The road had
been leased to the doctor at rate
to cover the interest upon the bonds,
and he gave his note for $4,000 to
cover a period of the lease. During
this period, and before the $4,000
had been earned by the city, agree
ment had been made for the sale OF
the road to the Twohys, thus re-
leasing the contract between the city
and DR. Reddy. The commission
had recommended the cancellation OF
the note held against Reddy, but
members of the council are not a
unit in agreeing to the cancellation
of the entire amount of the note, and
the joint meeting is for the purpose
of arriving at basis for adjustment.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
Saturday Specials for Cash.

Saturday Speciais Tor Sash
Beef pot roast. l0c per 10.
Sirloin steak, 15c per Id.
T-bone steak. 15c lb.
Pork shoulder. &c ID.
|. Pork steak, 10c ID.
Pork sausage. 10c Id.
These are only few of our many
bargains. Phone SO for quick de-
livery. City Market. $50
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
Sounded Like a Knock.

Mrs Bacon How many biscuits
would II TAKE 10 make ten pounds
John? Mr. Bacon Well II all depends
on whose biscuits they were, dear.--
yopkcrs Statesman
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05

Old newspapers, five and ten cent
bundles, at the Courier Office.
Autographed fruit box labels at
the Courier office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05

CASH
Saturday special at Kinney &
Truax grocery: Guaranteed blend
-four, hard wheat, $l.35 Quality
first). bSB
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05

Reception to bishop sumner
The public are cordially invited to
the informal reception to be given
Bishop Sumner and Rev. Charles
Baker and family in st. Luke's guild
hall on Saturday evening.
Crockcry Bargains--
See our Saturday specials. CLOSING
out our crockery Kinney & Truax
Dance Saturday Might
Moose hall. Tickets soc, 5So
Saturday Special
$3.50 -four at s1,sS sack. Jose
phine Grocery company. Sse
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05

WANTED--Job as clerk or outside
man by young man OF good address
and live wire. Three years ex-
perience In grocery limo. d. Wal
ters, 1904 l street. bS7
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05

LosT--Probably at Star thoater.
Wednesday evening. pair eye
glasses In case. Return TO water
office. Reward. b87
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05

WANTED--AGood secondhand cook
stove. Address No. 1910. care
Courier, at once. $50
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05

WANTED-Small furnished or un-
furnished house near Courier Of
flce. Rent must bo reasonable.
No children. Address No. 1947.
care Courier. 601
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
Potatoes
Good potatoes, $1.25 per hundred.
Josephine Grocery company. $50
Signing Up Acreage

Signing Up Acreage
The committee In charge OF the
signing up OF acreage for planting
to sugar beets are meeting with much
success these days. The committee
that visited the Wilderville district
Thursday was especially encouraged
over the reception which the farmers
of that neighborhood are according
the project. All the contract blanks
which the committee took along were
used up by two o'clock, and 314 acres
were signed up, with more to come,
OF which 81 acres were signed up in
the city today. This is some Of the
best irrigated lands In the Wilder
vile district. Interest in other To-
calities is becoming equally strong.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05
NEW TODAY

THREE JERSEY COWS for sale. In
quire c. II. Brechtbill, North Tenth
street. b91
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05

.*%* <<<<< - 4
COMING EvENTs. :
<<%<<<<<t<%%<<<<<< \
Nov. 6. Saturday Reception to meet
Bishop Sumner and the Rev. c. w.
Baker and family in st. Luke's
Guild hall
Nov. s. Saturday Story hour at pub
lie library. at la. m. Miss Eaton,
story teller.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05

WANTED-Man with own teams
and wagons would rent ranch or
would consider caring for ranch.
Address No. 1049, care Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-05

Old newspapers, Ave and ten cent
bundles, at the Courier ONCE.