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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02
APPAM PRIZE OF WAR
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oiilcials a new problem TO solve. for
which they have no precedonts.
idout. Berg had appointments With
tho customs collector and tho Ger
man consul to prepare formal state
nent regarding his claims to the ycs-
sci and to intornment In protection
OF the American port,
Berg has presented his Official COM
mission to German yice.consul Won
Schlliing. but German interests are
now In the hands OF Counselor Hatz-
feldt OF the German embassy at
Washington, who reached here To-.
day Berg intlmated his contention
would be that the Appam is Ger
man auxiliary. entitled to internment
instead OF u prize subject to release.
Seeing their prize possibly slip
ping from their grasp by technicali.
ties OF international law, the Ger
mans have changed their position
that gha Ia merely a prize in order
to prevent the remarkable exploit
from resulting In a boomerang.
The Appam. with the German en-
sign flying from her stern, 10 anchor
ed Just of Old Point Comfort. quar-
ter OF mile from the protecting can
non OF Fortress MonrSe. About her
circles a fleet OF harbor craft. yalnly
trying 10 get into communication with
passengers. most OF whom arc be-
lIeyed still 10 be restrained partly by
the prize crow.
New features OF the daring exploit
OF the Moewe In capturing the Appam
came TO light today.
Confirmation of tho report given
the United Press yesterday that the
attackcr was the survey vessel Moewe
came with knowledge that the prize
crew had "Moewe" on their hat
bands
In addition to keeping the British
eolors flying on the Appam while she
plowed the Atlantic lodging the
cruiser patrols. Il is reported that the
Germans IN charge forged British
papers TO present to any vessel stop
ping them. Berg denied that tho
Appam had been halted. but II Is re-
ported that an allied patrol wireless
ed her when suspicion was aroused
by tho painting out of her name. The
prize evaded capture by satisfactory
replies and gave a fictitious name. II
Iis stated.
immigration officials boarded the
vessel today to arrange for sending
ashore such OF tho crew and passen-
gera as are entitled TO liberty. Out
OF the strange shipload 10 persons
were found TO be entirely without
funds. On the other hand, n number
OF we'll to do British colonial authori-
ties are reported to be on the pas
senger list,
The British consul Is making ar
rangements for the return OF pas
sengers and crews to England aboard
British ships from Norfolk,
PASSENGERS, pr'soaera and steve
dorcs Joined In the task this forenoon
OF taking fresh provisions aboard the
Appam,
From Lieut., Berg came today u
description of conditions aboard the
Moewe before she captured the APP
pam. He described these as almost
lunbearable. with over 400 prisoners
of the tiny raider and mutiny and
disease feared. Many OF the prison
ere the Moewe had taken In her ad-
venturous career were not put aboard
the Appam. and II is presumed they
are still riding the main with the
survey ship,
Lieut.. BERG would not say why the
Appam put into America, when Spain
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02
Entirely Stoppod.

1t was at a big boxing show In Brook.
lyn that at the time for beginning the
third round Of one OF the bouts the Of.
1clal master of ceremonies climbed
through the ropes and from the center
OF the ring made this statement:
"Gentlemen. i wish to announce that
In the last round Harry Pierce broke
his hand and is compelled to Stop lie
is therefore unable TO continue And
so he will not fight any more tonight "
Saturday Evening Post
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02
REGISTRATION

All naturalized citizens must ex-
hibit FINAL citizenship papers
when registering. Do not ask to be
registered unless you comply with
the above.
Wives Of naturalized citizens. no
matter where born, and children born
in foreign country II naturalized by
father must present their fathers or
husbands FINAL" papers.
E. L. CoBURN.
675 County Clerk.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02
NOTICE OF MEETING

The annual meeting Of the Grants
Pass Fruit Association will be held
at the associations warehouse at 2
p. m. February Z. AS steps viii be
taken to absorb the Grape Growers
Association. all stockholders are
urged to be present.
662 G. S. EATON, Secretary.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02
Tho FRS. Oyster eater.

The gluttonous vitcllius is reported
to have eaten 1000 oysters at sitting
He was a very valiant man who first
ventured on eating OF oysters" King
James was wont to declare. u senti
ment echoed by the poet Gay:
The man had sure palate covered o'er
With brass or steel that on the rocky
shore
First broke the oozy oysters pearly coat
And risked the living morsel down his
throat
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02

Don't fall TO read all these
articles.
They contain information OF
value 10 you,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02
A MIsunders erstandinu.

Dry Goods Clerk - We are selling
these goods at 0s cents, madam, but
they wilFnot last more than day or
two Customer They won'ti | won.
der you have the cheek TO offer them
to anybody. Pittsburgh Chronicle.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02
Classified Advertising
TIME CARD
California and Oregon Coast
Railroad Company

lThe Oregon Caves Route)
Effective Monday, Dec. 20, 1915.
Train / lv. Grants Pass. am.
Arrives Waters Creek. 800 am.
Train 2 ly. Waters Creek. ...S:15 am.
Arrives Grants Pass. ..-..-.9.15 am.
Train . lv. Grants Pass. ...2:00 pm.
Arrives Waters Creel..-.s:00 pm.
Train iv. Waters Creek 100 pm.
Arrives Grants Pass....-..-6:00 pm.
On Sundays trains No. and 2 are
cancelled.
All trains leave Grants Pass from
the corner OF q and Eighth streets
opposite the Southern Pacific depot
For all Information regarding
freight and passenger service call al
the Office OF the company. Public Ser
vice building. or phone 13S-R for
sane.
Train will stop on flag at any point
between Grants Pass and Waters
Creek. Passenger service every dal
in the week.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02

PURE MOUNTAIN WATER Clear
and refreshing. Bacterial test as
sure that this water is pure. De-
liyered in flve-gallon bottles.
w. e. Beckwith. Order by phone.
So2-FS. 45stf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02
VETERINARY SURGEON

DIR. r. J. BBsTUL, Veterinarian.
ONCE In Winetrouts Implement
Building Phone 11S-J. Resi-
dence phone 3o5-R. \.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02

Apropos " The amusing comments on
academic costume That 80 often reveal
popular iguonucf ~ the symhulism "
hoods nnd gowns IS The following story
told hy contributor Ia the liverpool
Post.
\ friend ~ mine says he. N q cn
rate IN d local sghurhan Parish. Some
little time hnrk np wclu NJ 50 oSford
TO take his master ot arls degree aud
"a" following SUNDAY appeared IN the
pulpit respendcnt ia bis new master
~ arts hood few nlghts later he
WAS dining IN the hnllsc of u prominent
p,rshonrr and wits anmxri 20 hcur
hts hostess pleasantly rcmark
MIR y. tht uew h"ud of yours
doesn't suit you az all cant imag
inc why YOU. with yonr complexion
chose red of all colors IN the world
A myrtle green or an old gold would
have suited yuu much better and would
have been tar more effective, You men
never know how to dress yourselves"
Tho Trouble.
"Have you explained the germ sys'
TEN 10 your chiidron; Everything
should bc On practical haSs these
days"
mo" replied the old fashioned citl
zen. ut seems inconsistent TO tell EN-
not to believe In fairies and then try
to get 'em to believe In microbes."--
Pittsburgh Post.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02
olsappsa caring Cannon.

Disappearing Cannon.
Some OF our cannon are disappear.
ing remarked the lieutenant
"Well, things VIII disappear when
you have careless help." responded the
lady who was goink over the fort Il
find rnat grent trouble about keeping
house ~ Louisville Courier.Iournal
ftf .~ai.ss--
Saving.
Governess-- why don't you use your
brains, Douglassy
because want them to last"
Try this; When telling a piece Of
scandal. don't say "they say;" just
aay ~ say" Sf'
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02

II went TO symphony concert yes.
terday afternoon"
ibid you enjoy itY''
ut was the most wonderful expert.
ence | ever had lust think of sitting
In the same room with 1000 women
and not one of them saying word.
Melbourne Age,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02
DECORATORS AND PAINTERS

PAPERHANGING, graining. paint
ing. For the best work at lowest
prices phone 295-J. G. G. Plant.
South Park street.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02
MISCELLANEOUS

CRYSTAL SPRINGS water put UP in
5-gallon glass Jars and delivered
at your door, fresh, pure, sanitary.
Telephone 2s3-R and water wagon
will call.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02

THE WORLD MOVES; so do we.
Bunch Bros. Transfer Co. Phone
15-R.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02

Oregon mining laws, 4oc. Courier
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02
DRAYAGE AND TRANSFER

COMMERCIAL TRANSFER co. All
kinds Of drayage and transfer
work carefully and promptly done.
Phone 132-R. Stand at freight
depot. A. Shade, Propr.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02

F. G. Isham. drayage and transfer.
Safes. pianos and furniture moved
packed, shipped and stored.
Phone Clarke & Holman. No. so.
Residence phone 124-R.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02
DENTISTS
ATTORNEYS

COLvIG & WILLIAMS Attorneys
at-Law, Grams Pass Banking Co.
Building, Grants Pass. Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02
PHYSICIANS

s. LoUGHRIDGE, VI. D., Physician
and surgeon. City or country calls
attended day or night. Res.
phone 500; Office phone lSz
Sixth and II. Tufrs Building.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-02
TO EXCHANGE
AssAYERs

e. r, CROUCH, ,--Assayer. chemist,
metallurgist. Roms 201-203 Pad
dock Building. Grants Pass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
WINDHAM
Twenty eight at Missionary Meeting -Jitney SIeiehride and Theatre Party

The Women's Missionary society met Tuesday afternoon with Miss Clara Johnson. There were twenty eight present. While the ladies sewed, the third chapter of The Kings High way was given by Miss Gertrude Ar ma Patton. Tea was served by the hostess.
 Jitney sIeishride.
 Instead of giving a 'jitney tea' for the benefit of the missionary society MT. and Mrs. w. M. Fay gave jitney sleighride Tuesday evening. Thirteen enjoyed the ride to Willimantic, stop ping at the theatre and witnessing the production of The Eternal City. The party included Miss Emma Larrabee, Miss Gertrude Arnold, Mrs. Robert Pegrum, Mrs. Jennie Josephson, Mrs Triggue, Miss Annie Triggue. Mrs. H. L. Bingham, Miss Grace Bates. Misses Clara and Sarah JohnsonSI. H. John son and MT. and Mrs. Fay.
 Mrs. B. W. Loomis is i'll and under the care of a nurse from St. Joseph's hospital.
 H. c. Lathrop has returned from Florida, where he was the guest of H. spent two days in Winter Haven, with MT. and Mrs. H. c. Hatch of Windham.
 Spoke on Missions.
 Miss Miriam woodberry. secretary of the Woman's Department of the Congregational Home Missionary Un- ion, in New York, gave most inter- esting address in the chapel Monday evening. While in town Miss Wood berry was entertained by Miss Mary Little and Mrs. Robert Pegrum.
 Mrs. A. J. Abrams of Long Island is the guest of Mrs. Homer Wood.
 Mrs. w. F. Maine is recovering from a severe attack of grip.
 Mrs. H. s. Maine has been in Leb- anon this week with her aunt, Mrs. PendIeton. Mrs. PendIeton, whose husband died recently, is to make her home with Mrs. Maine.
 Several Windham people attended the Pendleton auction in Lebanon, Wednesday.
 Supper at Chapel.
 A baked bean supper was served in the chapel Friday evening in charge of Mrs. H. C. Lathrop. The program included songs by Miss Margery Pal mer of Hartford and c. H. Caswel of Willimantic and readings by Mrs. C. H. Caswell.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
RIPLEY HILL
Rev. R. H. Sherman Slightly improved Well Arranged Washington Birth day Party.

Rev. R. H. Sherman. who passed a very poor night Saturday end Sunday, is resting quite comfortably but is still very weak.
 Mrs. George Freeman was the guest of her daughter. Mrs. James Nor Till in Hanover over Sunday.
 Several from this town attended the poultry show in Hartford Tuesday.
 Rev. MT. Miller of Spring Hill call on MT. Sherman Monday afternoon.
 Washinston's Birthday Party.
 genuine old-fashioned winters night seemed the proper setting for the Washington's Birthday party, held at the home of Mrs A. E. Peterson Friday night, Feb. IS by the Hilltop Home club and their friends. Many of the guests appeared in costume of ye early times. One room was de- tiques, gathered from attics and homes in the community. Hand-woven blan- Kets, bed spreads, a sun burst patch work quilt, samplers, dainty baby dress and stockings about a century old gave eF idence of the skill in hand work of -nat day. Old books, papers, firearms, training hats, pewter, china, candlesticks, candle moulds, snuffers, tallow dips, an old tin lantern, foot stoves, warming pans, shawls, spin ming wheel, old style chairs, cradle and a group of porcelain images a hundred and fifty years old, were some of the objects of interest.
 After an old time supper, consisting of escallOped potatoes. boiled ham, pickles, doughnuts, biscuits, cake, cookies, peach sauce and coffee, a play of Revolutionary days was given by Mrs. Secor, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Cor nor, Miss Barbara Peterson, Brenton i Freeman and George Freeman. A monologue, a Bachelors Sweethearts was presented by Benton Flint, with | illustrations of living pictures by the l following: Ethel Boynton, Barbara Pe- ] terson, Flora Greene, Bertha Greene Esther Greene. Gertrude Hazen, Pear Aver, Maude Brigham. Caroline Con- 1 nors. Miss Julia White gave timely reading of the Battle of Bunker Hill
 The prize in baby picture guessing ] contest was won by Miss Esther | Greene. Several had to share the prize for the old sayings game. Sing 1 ing of hymns ended the evenings spor Between fifty and sixty were present
 Personal Mention.
 John T. Remaitz of South Manches ter was a guest at R. W. Hazen's ove | Sunday.
 Mrs Fred Stevens of Brooklyn. N Y. is expected on the Mill to assist il the care of her father, Rev. R. H Sherman.
 Harvesting of ice on the hill wa completed last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
Windham County
WESTMINSTER
Mrs. A. Rosenqweie iniured-by Fall Against Stove-Meeting of Ladies' Aid Society.

While engaged in her household duties, Mrs. A. Rosenzweig stumbled and fell on the stove breaking two chords of the ribs and also injurlng her lung.
 Parents day was held at schools In honor of Washington and the exercises were to that effect.
 Mrs. Bessie Silverman of New York and' Israel Rosenzweig are guests at RoseGale.
 Mrs. Charles Koch entertained friends at Broadview Sunday in honor of her daughter, Elaine's fourth birthday. She received many gifts.
 Sunday Services.
 Attendance at the Sunday services was fair, considering the weather, and that some families are still shut in by sickness of various kinds.
 In the Sunday school, the delayed exercise, concerning the work for the negro and others helped by the Ameri- can Missionary association was used, in connection with Lincoln's birthday, and the gifts of the school went to this work.
 Deacon Edmond was elected as del egate with the pastor, to the. council of Congregational Churches in Willi- mantle. to act on the resignation of Rev. W. S. Beard. The hour set made their attendance impossible.
 Aid Society Meets.
 The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. Davis Tuesday. As the meeting was not decided upon until after the Sunday morning service. some did not know of it. After short session those present adjourned to the school house for the Washington day eXer- cises returning later to the parson- age for a social time with cake, cof age for 8 social time. with cake and coffee. Six were present.
 The subject of tho aSttage prayer services was Venturing for Christ as Ideal Christians Have to Do. Strength comes by exercise: progress by effort persisted in. Nothing venture. noth ing have. Do we honor our God, or ourselves by inaction.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
CENTRAL VILLAGE
Congregational Church Holds Annual Meeting-Supper For the Kings Daughters-Social and Personal Items

Ovide Chapdelafne of Brooklyn, has been the guest of relatives here.
 Mrs. Joseph Levalley has returned to her home in Woonsocket, after a visit at her mother, Mrs. Patrick Millette and the home of her sister, Mrs. Narcisse Caplette.
 Motorman Thomas Weaver has re- turned to his duties on the Moosup- Central trolley, having been confined to his home by illness.
 Mrs. Grace Austin, a nurse from the Rhode Island hospital, Providence, is caring for Mrs. John Shelley, at her home on River street.
 Mrs. Thomas Matthews remains i'll at her home.
 FTedrick Topliff of Occum was 8 Saturday visitor here.
 Miss Mary Simmer of Danielson was a visitor here Sunday.
 Howard HolgerSon is employed at night work in Danielson.
 Annual Meeting.
 The members of the Congregational church held the annual meeting at the church Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock. After the business meeting supper was served by the ladies of the church.
 At the Sunday morning service at the church, Willis Torrey was chosen a delegate to attend a meeting of the council to act upon the resignation of
 
 gregational church in Willimantic, Tuesday.
 F'redrick Perkins has recovered from an illness, caused by quinsy.
 Joseph Geer, an assistant at the Central hotel, has returned to his du- ties, having been i'll with throat trou- ble.
 Kings Daughters Meet.
 The Kings Daughters met at their rooms Monday afternoon. Supper was served after the meeting. Miss Lillian Cooper, who has been teaching. at the Bailey district, in Oneco, has been transferred to the Sterling Hill school The teacher at Sterling Hill has gone to the Bailey school. Miss Rose Beaudry. Providence stenographer, has been at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. David Beaudry.
 Miss Eunice Buchanan of Mansfield Center has been visiting at the home of her cousin, L. Howard Cross Charles Collins was arrested Mon day evening, as he was intoxicated and was creating much disturbance. At Moosup Dance.
 Several local people were in Moosup Tuesday evening to attend the dance held by the D. A. R.'s.
 Mrs. James L. Gardner spent Satur- day in Providence.
 The ladies of the G. A. R. met Fri day afternoon.
 Mrs. Byron Stone spent Saturday in Providence Standish Couture has returned from the Backus hospital in Norwich, where ' he underwent a successful operation several weeks ago. Mrs. Cora Cleveland. who has beer 1 i'll with grip at the home of her sis. l ter, Mrs. William Leclair, has recov- | cred.
 | Miss Abbie Medbury has recovered | from grip and has returned to hel school. Miss Marion Tuckerman o1 Moosup has been teaching for hel while she was at her home at Blacl ! Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
CANTERBURY GREEN
Lincoln Memorial Service-Faree Wit
 messed By Good Sized Audience.

William Barber of Putnam will preach at the church on the Green to- morrow.
 1he Lincoln Memorial service which were postponed last week on account of severe weather was held Sunday, Superintendent Hoxsie conducting the exe%I@1 The program published by the American Missionary society was used. The biography of Lincoln was read by Elsie Hawes, Maud Graves, Myrtle Phillips, Edith Williams and Teddy Graves.
 Herbert Williams, a veteran of the war gave his experience of the war and acquaintances with Lincoln.
 Albert Stafford gave his reminisc- ences of LSncoln's time. A paper read by Frank Miller on the life and inf1u- ence of Lincoln was very interesting. James Lathrop reviewed Lincoln's political life. Mrs. Edith Williams read Lincoln's address at Gettysburg and sang ''Tenting Tonight"
 Appointed Delegates.
 Judge Hale Bennett and T. Hoxsie were appointed delegates to the coun- ci1 meeting at Willimantic Congrega- tional church which acted upon the resignation of Rev. William Beard, pas tor of that church. MT. Bennett at tended.
 pr. Sargant of Putnam, and Dr. Phillips of New Haven were guests at the parsonage Tuesday.
 Mrs. Thomas Moore and Mrs. Charles Day have returned from a visit in New York.
 There &s an improvement in the con- dition of Mrs. Helen Button.
 Many Enjoy Farce.
 The farce "Six KIeptomaniacs'' brought out good sized crowd Fri day evening. The cast follows:
 Mrs. Reynold, an advertiser of klep- tomamac. Mrs. c. E. Frink; Inez White, a sympathetic friend, Mrs. H. Graves; Clara Reynold. the real CD Shell. modiste and dressmaker. Irene Trumper: Mrs. Thaddeus Lynch, who does finger nails, Gladys Flint; Brid- Gette De Flanagan, who can trace her descendants back as far as iver they made them, Edith Williams; Crocus Washington JoJnes, a kleptomaniac recommended by President RoosefeIt, Fanny Brown: Madam toilette, who had hoped to be ze widow of ten men but is ze widow of only one, Mrs. Hawes;' Jennie, maid, Mrs. H. Lark ham; Carry Brown, der f1yin' angel, Mrs. Walter Segar.
 A chicken pie supper was served by the ladies after the entertainment.
 Local Briefs.
 Miss Medbury has recovered from her recent sickness and is able to re- sume her duties as teacher at Gen. tral Village.
 Mrs. Frank Hoxsie was called to Westerly Tuesday, to attend the fu- neral of her cousin, Mrs. Porter. Miss Rena LHeureux, teacher at Black Hill, has Monday as visiting day. therefore the school will close. | Miss Florence EXley spent the week l end at home, returning to her school at Hebron, Tuesday. 1 Miss Lulu M. Bennett of New Bed | ford visited Beedar Brown, Satur- 1 day.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
HEBRON
Dance for Charles Tennant, Soon tc
 Return to Alaska.

The town hall is being frescoed and repaired.
 Mrs. J. B. Tennant and Mrs. Leon Rathbun gave a dance in honor of Charles Tennant, who is soon to re- turn to his home in Alaska. There were 40 present and a delightful time is reported. Tenants orchestra fur nished music. Mrs. Herman Pukalus Of Norwich was the pianist.
 Harry Tennant of East Hampton was here ever night.
 Miss Florence Miner returned to her home in Haddam Wednesday.
 The l.. A. s. of the Congregational church met to sew at Mrs. F'rink's on Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs Edmund Horton has a hard cold and has lost her voice.
 Literary Whist.
 The whist at the library was a suc- cess.
 The sIeighing is nearly gone. Mrs Harley Cummings expects to return next week to her home in Gov entry.
 Miss Josephine Hart was in Mont ville over Sunday and Monday
 Miss Dorothy Tennant was in Mont vile over Sunday.
 Good Coastins.
 The children have been enjoying the coasting for a week or more.
 Mrs. George Mitchell is suffering g from eye trouble caused by grip Mrs. Susie Rottman has a hard cold.