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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
"a Steelheads on One Fly

Geo. Coffenberry has taken another
grip upon honors as the champion Of
fly fishermen in this district, and
proudly exhibits No. 4 royal coach
man fly upon which he landed "a
steelhead trout Tuesday evening and
Wednesday morning. COffenberry
was oneiof party that autoed down
the river below Hell Gate Tuesday
afternoon, and fishing on the rifle
there, George landed the string Of
"a steelheads in time to be on his
job early in the forenoon Wednesday.
The heaviest fish weighed six pounds.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
Personal AND LOCAL

Mrs. Sam Meas spent the day in
Gold Hill.
Phone 22s for milk and cream. est
Mrs. Ellis Cooley returned 60
Salem today.
II is absolutely free. See the
alvin" window at Letcher 4 Sons Il
w. F. Gloeckner went to Placer
this morning,
Mrs. NJ. A. Scott. OF Albany, is vis-
iting her son. G, w. Scott.
It costs nothing to try for the chest
Of Alvin silver at Letcher's. Call for
an answer blank at SIT G street. Il
Peter Allison went to Portland this
morning to spend several days.
Made In Grants Pass-Alpine but
ter, fresh daily at Kinney 4 Truax.
Mrs. H. Felt and three daughters
arrived this morning from Enumclaw,
Wash, to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Gravlin.
See page seven today's oregonian'
Watch for Bijou announcement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Hessony. OF
Portland. arrived this morning to
visit Mrs. Hessony's sister. Mrs. John
wiltrout.
Alpine butter Is the best, Watch
for IS in gold. DOL
Mrs. Ella Yarmouth, Of Sacra-
mento, who has been spending sever
al weeks at Leland, was in the city
yesterday.
See page seven today's 0regonian.
Watch for Bijou announcement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Peak. OF
Seattle. stopped of here on their re-
turn from San Francisco and are WIS.,
iting their uncle, Amos Myers.
Friday special at Kinney & Truax:
Pure lard. No. 5 pail, 60c. SCI
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07

been constructed and the steel pur-
chased, the present contract to In
clude only the erection OF the bridge
after the materials had been furnish
ed. There were three bidders. Burns
G Sweetland getting the contract at
their figure OF $500. The other
bidders we're A. J. Green, at 1880,
and the Grants Pass Iron and Steel
Works. at s2,592.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
Tokays for Exhibit

A representative exhibit OF grapes,
especially Of Tokays. is wanted to
send to Portland to the Land Prod
ucts show. and growers are asked to
aid in making up the display. The
show opens on the 25th. Those who
will furnish "a crate or two for the
display are requested to notify either
j. w. Lucas or H. E. Gale. Mr.. Gale
expects to go to Portland and take
active charge of the arrangement and
maintenance OF the display.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
Had Delightful Trip

Mr.. and Mrs. X. W. Clarke and
daughters. Mrs. ], J. Roemer and
Mrs. Douglas Wood. returned We'd
nesday evening from an auto trip
around the Crescent-C City -Marshfleld-
Roseburg loop, The outing required
four days OF travel. every minute OF
which is pronounced delight by the
participants. From Grants Pass the
party went to Crescent City. then up
the coast to Marshfeld, distance Of
20 miles. and across country by CO.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
FasAiors In eornoo,

According 10 the rules of l'0tncnl
fashion 1t H. deemed necessary 10 nold
ones limbs into n more Shapely form
thun that bestowed by nature, fhlS Il
done really effectively by windnt
strong BRASS wire round the ankles, tie
wrists. under the knees and above the
elbows of children Growth nt these
points is In consequence greatly ham.
pered. with the result that the limbs
come to be deformed or, according to
Dyak ideas, brought into proper shape
Exchange.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
MACKINAW COATS MADE
to order All Kalamazoo. Mleh.

to order at Kalamazoo, Mich.
Thirty-five samples to select from;
almost any color or weight you wish.
Prices on the best article of the kind
made very reasonable.
II more convenient, phone 291-Y,
and / will call with samples at your
home or Office, in city or country.
This will place you under no obliga-
tion to purchase.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
BROWNSVILLE woOLEN MILLS
Portland. Ore.

Oregon wool, tailored to Your mea-
sure in Portland. Suits, coats, trous-
ers. vests and oyercoats. You should
see the line made to your order at
$40 for suits or overcoats. Delivery
in one week.
Woolens by the yard, for ladies'
coats, suits or skirts. "a to so inch
widths.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
Gives Chest Of Silver Away.

Gives CneSt OF silver Away
For the most clever answer to what
the young ladies in our window are
saying we are going to give chest
of Alvin silver--the long-life plate.
There are no strings attached to this
offer-just call and get an answer
blank and do some thinking. Con-
test closes October so. Letcher &
Son, SIT G. street. 561tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
CHICAGO RAINCoAT co.

Raincoats in dozens Of different
patterns and weights. Made to spe-
cial order for every member of the
family. Prices ranging from 1915
to 500.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
ED v. PRICE & co.
Chicago, Ill.

Made-to-order suits, or any part Of
suit, overcoats, raincoats, fancy
waistcoats, etc. Hundreds of exclu-
sive alI-wool patterns to select from.
Suits and oyercoats, SIS and more.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
Special Show at Bijou-

Special Show at Bijou--
"The Working OF a Miracle at
the Bijou last night was one OF the
best three-reel feature subjects ever
shown in this city. This is the first
OF the Broadway All-Star General
Film company's features shown in
this city. 1t will be shown again to-
night: also two comedies.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
sTEADFAsT MILLS
of Cohoes, New York.

Hundreds of samples in ladies'
dress goods patterns. Made up skirts
and waists; underwear, sweaters and
hosiery for men, women and children.
Menss shirts, neckwear, handker-
chiefs, etc.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
Auxiliary Meeting

A program Of unusual Interest Is
planned for Saturday. at p. M, by
the Ladies' Auxiliary. There VIII be
reports from the Southern oregon
Federated Women's clubs' meeting.
a vocal solo by Miss Cox, vacation
notes and plans for the coming year.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
Bridge Contract Let

The county court today opened
and considered the bids for the erec-
tion Of the new bridge across Sucker
creek on the Kerby-Holland road. The
piers and approaches had previously
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
PERCIvAL D. PALMER & co.

Makers OF the Palmer Garment
Cloaks and suits. A large assort-
ment of styles and fabrics.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07

Story Hour Resumed
The story hour will be resumed at
the public library next Saturday
morning. beginning promptly at II
o'clock, when Miss Helen Eaton will
have charge. Every child who en-
Joys stories is invited to come. For
the present no division into separate
classes will be made.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
INDIAN GUARDSMEN TO
CLIFTON STRIKE ZONE

Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. Company
II. National Guard of Arizona, com.
posed exclusively of full-blooded In
dians, was today ordered to leave
for the clifton strike zone tonight.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
Outfielder Williams Home

Outflelder Williams Home
Outfielder Kenneth Williams. who
led the Northwest league In batting.
with an average OF $40, and who was
sold in mld-season to the Cincinnati
Nationals, Is In Grants Pass for a
visit with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
B. A. Williams.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
Past Noble Grands' Club

The Past Noble Grands' club will
meet with Mrs. y. G. Dixon. North
Sixth street. on Friday afternoon, at
1880.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07

Have you tried for the chest OF
Alvin silver at Letcher q Sonss Costs
nothing to try bi6tf
Mr. and Mrs, ], Stocycle. OF Mon
tour, old friends Of the Il, u. Blanch-
ard and the Riggs families, spent
Wednesday night with the Blanch-
ards
Alpine butter. fresh daily at Kin
ney 4 Truax grocery. Watch for
the IS. SCI
Mrs. +. G. wynant and baby, Of
Bray. CAL. arrived this morning from
Salem. to visit the H. s. wynant
family.
Arrow collars at Bishops. &ostf
]. X. Pigney. one OF the pioneers
of Grants Pass. but for some years q
resident OF Vancouver. WASH. Is
greeting old friends. having arrived
here yesterday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07

FOR SALE--Indian twin motorcycle
with sidecar. 5000 cash, Sec A.
Jackson, Courier Office II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07

guile and Myrtle Point to Roseburg
and home. The roads are reported
very bad In places. requiring most
careful driving. but the varied seem,
cry Is unsurpassed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
COMING EVENTS.

= f*||%
Oct. Z. Thursday--Paren
meeting at Central school. at $3.50
y. m. Report OF federation meet
Ing and election OF officers,
Oct 0, Saturday Childron's story
hour at tho public library at IL
a, m. Miss Eaton. story teller,
Oct 1916, Friday and Saturday
Rummage sale by Presbyterian
ladies'.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07

Old papers. SC per package. at the
Courier oEce.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07

FOR SALE--Tent house, 16x1S, with
kitchen tent, Sx10, we'll furnished,
electric lights, city water, close in,
A bargain. 621 d street. Phone
122 or see me, j. II. Westcott, 562
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
Columbus Club

Columbus Club
A lecture viii be given by Father
Wall at s a. m. this evening. In the
rectory, on Spiritism. Its history. Its
nature. its phenomena and It's claims
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07

5PITzENBURGs, Bald%ins and
Rambo apples, rs cents a box at
the orchard. Lathrop Bros, phone
COFFEE. Three miles west OF
town on the hill road. 562
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-07
NEW TODAY

MONEY to loan on improved farm
property. Isaac Best. 564
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-03
WHY SPEND MONEY ABROAD?
Fertilizer for Our Willamette Lands
Should Be Produced at Home.

Tillamook county parties have COM
pleted arrangements for the operation
of land fertilizer plant there,~U. G..
Jackson being the prime mover in the
undertaking. The Headlight has this
to say about the sale of the product:
'"The company has been cores
ponding with farmers in the VILLAIN
cite valley, and Mr.. Jackson announc-
es the sale of carload of lime to an
orchardist at Woodburn, and other
sales are in view. We hope this will
be the beginning of another impor-
tant industry in Tillamook county.
The farmers in the valley appreciate
the value of lime and are willing to
pay the freight from Tillamook,
knowing that they will be amply re-
paid by the increased production of
their fields"
Polk county, as has heretofore been
stated in these columns, has an almost
deposit of limestone
within easy reach of a railroad, and
it is from this source that fertilizer
should be supplied to farmers of the
Willamette valley. The transporta-
ton charges, always an important
item for consideration, would thus be
to the minimum.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-03
COMMUNITY WILL JOIN IN SONG.
Program for Saturdays Gathering on
Court House Lawn,

On Saturday evening next the en-
tire community, including those res
ident of the territory surrounding
Dallas, will assemble on the court
house lawn and join in singing pat
riotic songs to the accompaniment of
the concert band. This is the first
undertaking of the kind in oregon,
although the practice has prevailed
for some time lin eastern cities, most
notably Philadelphia, and every citi-
zen should make an effort to make it
the unqualified success that its merits
warrant. The "sing" will be held i'm
mediately following the band concert,
which will be shorter than usual, only
six numbers as follows being render
ed: March, "Bombasto;" overture,
Friendship" selection, "Burgomas-
ter" popular, apple jack" waltz,
Hearts Courageous" march, Loyal
ty."
The program for the community
sing, for which numbers the band
will give the chord, will be as follows:
America" Columbia the Gem of the
Ocean," Onward Christian Soldiers,
star Spangled Banner"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-03
MEN RESPECT SIGNALS
REMARKABLE SHOWING MADE
BY SOUTHERN PACIFIC.
Efficiency Tests Made During Three
Years Show that Operating
Rules Are Observed.

An interesting sidelight on the eff
ficiency of the railroad man of today
is afforded by the figures of Vice.
President and General Manager w. r.
Scott of the Southern Pacific on the
efficiency tests made during the last
three years. Out of 74,116 checks on
the, observance of operating rules by
trainmen and enginemen on the Pa
cific system there We're but few cases
wherein the signal was not respected
"a percentage of 1888, perfect. --
Those tests are one of the biggest
factors in the railroads protection of
the life and limb of the travelling pub
lie. By them, officials are enabled
to detect the careless man and, in
their opinion, the man who is care
less is not the man to be entrusted
with any share of the responsibility
of safety transporting passengers
from one part of the country to the
other.
The tests are made by division su-
perintendents and their respective
staffs and under conditions that exist
in everyday service. The feature of
them, however, is that they reveal a
degree of efficiency on
the part OF the railroad employe,
that is reflected in the
great record made by the American
roads in their safety campaigns. The
q equency of the checks made on
the heed of danger signals only serves
to emphasize the capability of the
men. There are twenty-five tests in
all and each official making 1t is re-
quired to keep an accurate record of
the checks on individual employees. He
fills out a blank showing the date,
time, location and train and engine
number; the name of the conductor
and engineer and the kind of check
made. The Southern Pacific was the
first railroad to keep an accurate file
of the individual records and these
have played the important part in the
promotion of the deserving.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-03

The war editor of a Kansas paper
figures 1t out like this: The Allies
left is trying to move around the Ger
mans right. but the Germans right
is also moving around the Allies left.
Now il the left of the Germans right
moves around the right OF the Allies
left, then what is left of the Germans
right must be right where the Allies
left. But IL the German rights left
is left where the Allies left's right
before the Allies left, then the left is
left where the right left the rights
left. Isn't that right?"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-03
Who Will FOLLOW FINN
DUTIES WOULD DEVOLVE UPON
COUNTY SURVEYOR SAYS LAWS
Acceptance of Roadmaster's Resigna-
ton Would Probably Further En-
tangle Governing Body.

When the county court convenes to-
morrow it will consider the resigna-
tion of Waldo ]. Finn as roadmaster,
which has been filed with it by Mr..
Finn, he desiring, according to his
own statement, to fight the recall
movement from the standpoint of a
private citizen rather than as a county
official. Section of the road laws of
Oregon provides that within coun-
ties having no roadmaster the county
surveyor shall have charge of all con-
struction, building, rebuilding, i'm
proving, or repairing of all public and
county roads," and that "all such
work shall be done under the super
vision of said county surveyor" In
case the resignation of Mr.. Finn is
accepted by the court it must, there
fore, forthwith appoint another road
master or permit the work to go for
ward under the supervision of the sur
veyor. And inasmuch as the court
deems the county surveyor incompe-
tent to perform the duties for which
he was elected, and for the further
reason that it was largely through
his instrumentality that the recall
movement was launched, it isn't like
ly tlldt he NOulu now De cdlleu Ill u
perform the duties incumbent upon
both offices.
1t is hardly probable, however, that
the court will accept the resignation
of Mr.. Finn, his reasons for wanting
to quit being quite insufficient to war
rant that action. 1t is true that COM
plants have come from certain sec
tions, notably from the district in
which he resides and where he has a
well developed farm, but these COM
plants are not from a standpoint of
inefficiency, but rather because of his
of a supervisor for
that district, which appears to have
been contrary to the wishes of the
of the balliwick. The con-
census of opinion seems to be that the
roadmaster has performed the duties
of the office according to his light,
further than which no man can do.
To accept his resignation at this time
would further entanglement the court,
and also give forth the impression
that the roadmaster was retreating
under fire. No charges have been
preferred against him, and the court
should be capable of taking care of
itself
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-03
POLK AWARDED PRIZES
GOLD MEDAL FOR MOHAIR AS
SIGNED TO H. G. CAMPBELL.
The Blue Ribbon County of Oregon
Getting Deserved Recognition at
the Panama Exposition.

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49, ,epi esen'a'ise a.
nioa to- - Nt, i',o' n ~ d 'os'iillu- a,i
n,.,, sn,, ~ 80 - - le.eis - ln's
s,,,,,,,a, ~ fr,,it ta,' ~ sne plesen.
49, I'll ia.e M ~ oeeii h'aue' anu
,iaua 49, pnt,. a en s.Nen 70 ue
~, u, IN ~, .s .ooh iilse piiAe
nnt,aoo.iny, ~ tt,ot a esoe Deen ~ uni,lai "a
o,u'.o" n,,,,a,aon. ~ ana' eneea as ye. II.
80 ~ sn emaioses ~ ,lis is'ter q COPY
o ~ ~, naue ~ 'ne state =.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-03

generally are satisfied with the ad-
ministration, and have no complaints
to register. But, naturally, in every
community there are those who are
against the government" and the
petitions may come in with few sig-
natures before time for filing. And
practically the same condition obtains
at Suver and Perrydale. At the latter
place there is some dissatisfaction ov
er the courts appointment of road
supervisor, but on the whole the tax
payers feel that the court is doing the
best it can under the circumstances
for that section and the county.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-03
SEEK TO ADOPT CHILD
CLASH PROBABLE BE-
TWEEN JUVENILE COURTS.
Contention Over -Year-Old Left
By Woman Whose Death Is Sur
rounded BY Mystery.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tremble of
Falls City were in the city yesterday
Isconsulting with the juvenile court
concerning the adoption of the two
year-old child left by Mrs. Alice
Palmer, who was found dead in the
cabin of George Lemieux above Black
Rock, where she was living as the
mans wife. The child was left with
Mr.. and Mrs. Tremble after the wo-
mans sudden death, LemieuX taking
his departure for parts unknown fol-
lowing the mysterious passing of his
paramour. SO attached have they
become to the little one that they are
desirous Of taking it as their own.
But there are obstacles in the way,
and these must be cleared before such
can be possible.
The grandparents, who reside in
Texas, from where the woman came
to oregon and secured divorce from
her husband, man by the name of
Palmer, have given the juvenile court
of Multnomah county relinquish-
ment to the child, and an effort will
probably be made to take possession
of it with view to placing the boy
in some institution, or at least hav-
ing control over it. The paternal
ancestor, however, intervenes between
the grandparents, and Mr.. Tremble is
endeavoring to locate Palmer that his
consent may be had to the adoption.
Palmer, it was stated before the court, |
disclaims the child, but nevertheless
has record title to it, and unless this
can be cleared up and his consent
obtained there is likely to be another
''child ownership fight" between the
juvenile courts of the two counties.
The child in question is a bright
little fellow, and Mr.. and Mrs. Trem-
BILE are evidently very fond of him.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-03
Rearing pheasants New Industry.

Now that it has been made possible
to rear, sell and ship pheasants on
the same basis as chickens. people
are beginning to awake to the possi-
bilities in pheasant raising. Not only
are pheasants beautiful in themselves.
but there is ready market for both
birds and eggs. There is no reason
why they should not be more gener-
ally raised, for they will stand the
coldest climate. and require only
about one-tenth as much food as do
chickens. They may be allowed to
range over fields and woods. but 1t is
an equally easy matter to rear them
in a small inclosure.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-03

er thereof, be, and the same hereby
are denied and opposed. That the
said city of Dallas shall, and 1t here
by does. take the stand that the city
OF Dallas is the owner of said water
plant.
Section 8. That Ed. f. Coad he,
and he hereby is authorized and di-
rected to file in said suit above men,
toned for and on behalf of said city,
an answer or other pleading, or in
lieu thereof. to take such other steps
as may be necessary and proper in
said case, consistent with the terms
and provisions of sections / and 2
OF this resolution; and to that end
that he be authorized and directed
for and on behalf of said city to with
draw or amend said answer hereto
fore filed, so that the said city will
not in any manner whatsoever APP
pear in said suit as claiming that the
said Fl. V. Gates is the owner of said
water plant or any part thereof; and
in taking any step or steps in said
suit, the said city attorney shall con-
fer with the mayor of said city prior
to taking same.
Section A. That in case the said
Wy otloiHey Sndil ldil Or reIuSe TO
act in accordance with the terms and
provisions of this resolution, the may
or shall be empowered to employ pri-
vate and special counsel to represent
the said city in said matter, and to
arrange for the compensation to be
paid said private and special counsel,
and when such private or special
counsel shall be so employed, he shall
have the same powers and be charged
with the same duties as the city at
torney.
Section 5. That the actions here
.ofore taken with reference to the
claims of the city of Dallas. or pre-
ended claims. wherever made, that
the city of Dallas is not the owner
If said water plant be not ratified nor
CONTINUED on last page.)
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-03
WEATHER DELAYS HARVEST.
Threshing on Largest Acreage Plant
ed For Many Years.

Hundreds of acres of wheat are
standing in Polk county awaiting the
thresher, which will start forthwith.
The largest acreage in many years is
planted and much is expected to run
forty bushels to the acre. In some
fields the wheat stood fully six feet
high. Considerable spring oats will
be harvested. Where vetch and oats
were planted together the oats out
crowded the vetch this year and the
weather had its effect. Har-
vest is expected to last twenty days.
the longest period in years.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-03
Road Contract Awarded.

On a bid of s1s,s60.66 the contract
for the improvement on the Sour
Grass Valley road has been awarded
to the Tillamook Bay Construction
company of Tillamook. This road
work is to be completed by Move nber
1. and will cover a stretch five and 4
half miles between what is known as
the Bee ranch and a point about
three-quarters of a mile below Dolph.
1t eliminates the long hill at Dolph,
and will do away with the tolIgate.