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Arizona republican., 1916-10-02
The Origin of the Folly

Readers of The Republican will recall this papers report of that part of the speech Senator Ashurs last Thursday night relating the strain upon rail- way engineers, imposed by the frequency of signals six second passing by him with rapidity of the pictures a film.
 The Republican reporter estimated that there was one of these signals every fifteen feet We would admit that that would impose something of strain. We wondered where Henry acquired that curious
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02

urday and driving her back in the au- tomobile.
 MT. and Mrs Mark McNatt and Mrs. A. T. Mckinley spent a few days in AjO motoring over on Wednesday, to view the Big Camp"
 Dr. F. J. Gungle came in Monday from the Coast where he recovered 1 from hay fever which had annoyed him for some time. Mrs. Gungle and Helen will return later.
 | Mrs Ben $. Wilson was electiOneer- | ing in Florence on Friday for super l intendent of schools for Pinal county, on the republican ticket 1 MT. and Mrs. A. T. Mckinley enter 1 tained at a four course dinner on Mon l day evening in honor of Ray Woolpert and bride when covers were laid for twelve. After serving of the dessert case of thirty pieces of silver was l showered on the couple by the guests present. Dancing was indulged in later. Present were the hosts MT. and
 Mrs. A. T. Mckinley. Mir. and Mrs l WOolpert Mrs. Fordham. Misses Ems !; low, Briscoe and Humphries, Messrs.
 Ed Humphries, Nieser, Gaar and FL
 mer Lee.
 MT and Mrs Geo. A. Randolph of Phoenix were business visitors in Casa Grande during the week. Nelson Stand field made final proof on his home stead on Friday the 29th.
 Mrs. Boothe of Phoenix came over
 Monday to help care for little Bernice
 StOner who was quite ill, and will be
 the guest of Ed and Mrs. Stoner for
 several weeks Bill Stoner. who spent
 the summer at Sawtelle California. is
 also at the home of E. R. Stoner. Mayor and Mrs Geo. w. Burgess are ] spending several days in Phoenix.
 Mrs. James R. ReZner will spend the
 winter with her daughter, Mrs. w. Ward Davies arriving Friday night.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02
Gilbert News Notes
EDDY SU MWAY

Saturday afternoon in Phoenix oc- cured the marriage of Miss Zina Sum way of Mesa to MT. John w. Eddy. The service was read by Judge Stan lord In his chambers in the presence Of few relatives and close friends of the contracting parties. The bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. F. b. Sumway who have made their home in Mesa Tor many years. John is one of GllDerts most promising young men, well known and respected by host of friends. He is the oldest son of MT and Mrs. c. Eddy, who came to Gil- bert about five years ago. which place has been his home until about d year ago took a position in the Mesa City bank as bookkeeper. John attended the Mesa High school for two years and graduated with the class of 15 Best wishes for a happy and prosper ous life is extended to John and his bride from their Gilbert friends.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02
BETTER STREETS

Gilbert folks were not satisfied with their already good street, but are now working on the north half of Main street. That portion has been closed for nearly a week. making it some what inconvenient to get to the stores. but when the work is completed there will be much more satisfaction in get ting through the town and Main street will be one worth while.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02
PARENT TEACHERS MEETING

The first meeting In the interest of the Parent Teachers Society of Gilbert was held last Tuesday night. officers as follows were elected: Prof. Cordel. president: Mrs Evert Wilbur. vice president; Miss Barkley, secretary and treasurer. Quite a crowd was present and demonstrated their interest in the work for the coming year.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02
THE LADIES' AID

After a two months vacation, the Ladies' Aid met at the home of Mrs Cora Brass and elected new officers for the ensuing year as follows: Mrs. Tom Hurst. president Mrs. Brass, vice president; Mrs. Black, secretary and Mrs. Lacy treasurer The first work accomplished by the aid this year, was the food sale held last Saturday. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Evert Wilbur in two weeks.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02
BACK TO GILBERT

l.. M. Leeds of Guthrie, Texas. will arrive in Gilbert in a few days to take position as horseshoer and black smith with Mir. T. F. Burns. This will be quite help to Gilbert as people have been compelled to go to other towns to get their horses shod.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02
GOOD WOMAN GONE

Gilbert and vicinity were shocked Friday morning to learn of the death of Mrs. H. B. Lang who died that morning at a. m. at the St. Joseph's hospital in Phoenix, after an illness of six weeks She had been taken to the hospital about four weeks ago, where the conference is being held
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02

The demand for the short ballot has been rein forced by the paper manufacturers who say that the large cumbersome blanket ballots will contribute measureaby to a paper famine. Steps being taken in Nebraska for reducing the size of the ballot in the interest of paper conservation
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02
FIRST COOKED FOOD SALE

The Ladies' Aid Society wishes 10 make known their gratitude for the lib- eral patronage extended to them at our cooked food sale given last Saturday at Davis store.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02
RECEPTION OF TEACHERS

A large audience of patrons and friends assembled at the school audi torium Friday night and gave the fac ulty a royal reception. After the pro- gram was dispensed with, cake and ice cream were served on the east porch.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02

Mrs. Robert Longmore and Mrs. l.. R. Mumford of Mesa, spent the day Tues day with Mrs. Tom Hurst.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02

Again the calendar manufacturers have made mistake, prove by any Phoenix boy girl today. They have neglected to print the square taning Oct 2" red But perhaps they didn't know the circus was coming
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02
CONTRACTORS HERE

The contractors have arrived and have begun work on the erection of an additional building to the Gilbert school The manual training work will be car ried on in the small building on the school ground
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTEST

The Sunday school contest between the Reds and the Blues for member ship grows in interest from Sunday to Sunday. The school has increased 100 per cent with the Reds in the lead Come.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02

John Lind, it appears is a of sluggish mem ory which must have lately been reawakened by MT. Ralph H. Cole of Pasadena.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02
Ieacherade

The pretty little cottage in the school house court is nearing completion. Professor and Mrs. Cordel will occupy the same as soon as it is ready for oc- cupancy.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02

We suspected that some extraordinary things going on in the White House in connection with the Mexican situation, but had not suspected the of loaded dice"
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02
ANOZIRAS

Mrs. George Peterson will entertain the AnoZra ladies next Wednesday af
 ternoon at her home on the Baseline road.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02
PUBLIC SALE

MT. Welch and Tooley held a joint public sale today at the Welch ranch. Quite large crowd attended.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02

Mir. and Mrs. Hugh Cummins are vis- iting old friends in Tempe this week. Mrs. Cummins was formerly Sarah J. Case and taught school at Gilbert two years apo
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02
RAIIEX

There will be a Republican rally Sat urday night at the Gilbert school house. Four important speakers will be pres ent.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02

Miss Velleda Hurst has been on the sick list since her return from a few months visit in Kansas.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-02

Hire a Little Salesman at the Re- publican office. A Want Ad. will see more customers than you can.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
ROGUE BEETS.
(continued from page i.l

sent base will be moved northward
80 miles
Americans will patrol northern
Mexico. while Carranzistas chase the
Villistas southwark. A short, quick
cleanup Is In prospect. When Fun
ston feels that the scourgc OF border
This condition had affected the Utah
beets. he said. but the fields came
through all right. for a "beet can
stand lots OF punishment" He said
that he had found only one field in
the Grants Pass district that would
need replantlng, and this was because
the farmer had first planted too deep.
The ground was very mellow and the
heavy drill had settled In the loose
dirt till the seed had been placed at
a depth too great for II. In this case
the field Is being replanted at the ex-
pense OF the sugar company.
Accompanying Mr.. Austin on THIS
trip through the district is Geo. A..
Smith. the purchasing agent OF the
system OF factories in Utah. now in
cluding the Grants Pass factory. Mr..
Smiths business amounts to millions
of dollars annually, the one Item OF
bags In which the sugar is marketed
reaching q figure of $500. 900. This
was Mr.. Smiths first visit to south
ern Oregon. but he stated that he
was more than delighted with the
climate and the soil and the people
OF the district.
Today the gentlemen have gone to
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
SECRETARY FOR IRELAND
SAID TO HAVE RESIGNED

London. May 3.--Rumors that
Augustine Birrell. chief secretary for
Ireland had rendered his resignation
because OF the Dublin rebellion were
in general circulation here today.
The London Chronicles correspond
ent reported there were rumors In
the house OF commons that not only
Birrell but also General Friend, COM
mander OF the troops in Ireland. and
several others had resigned.
No official information was OBJ
tainable as to the course the govern
ment may take with regard to Irish
rebel prisoners who have been
brought to England for trial. 1t was
pointed out that In the Boer revolt
and the recent Indian mutlnles only
the leaders were executed. Those in
the ranks were leniently dealt with.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
FITZSIMMONS' EX.WIyES
CAUSE MIX-UP IN PORTLAND

Portland. May 3.---The ex-wlves OF
Bob Fitzsimmons caused a mix-up In
Portland church and theatrical
circles today. Two OF them viii be
In Portland at the same time to-
morrow. Mrs. Fitzsimmons No. 8.
formerly Julia Clifford, is slated to
appear at a vaudeville theater, Mrs,
Fitzsimmons No, will lecture to-
morrow night at an evangelical meet
ing at the White Temple church
When he saw the name Mrs. Robert
Fitzsimmons emblazoned on the
theatrical billboards yesterday, II.
W. Stone. Bible school superintend-
ent. telegraphed that II Mrs. Fitz-
simmons No. was the one who was
going to appear at theater she
might just as we'll cancel her evan
gelical engagement. Mrs. F. No, 4
replied from San Francisco that she
was not on the stage and had not
been for some time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03

Mrs. A. A. Mcclellan left last night
for Galena, Kan.
Mrs, Ray Wright arrived this morn
ing from Roseburg to visit friends.
| Special prices on all suits, II will
pay you to see them before buying.
Mrs E. Rehkopt. 7astf
/ 7. c. Williams has moved to Selma
to work In the Spalding mill at that
place.
| Mr.. and Mrs, Ed Friday returned
to Galice this morning after spend
ing 8 few days In the city.
/ Mrs. NJ. C. vanLeven returned this
morning from The Dalles. where she
spent the past three weeks.
Mrs. r. I. Helm left this morning
for Colusa. Cal. to visit relatives until
the closing of the Grants Pass schools.
Mrs. Mitchell. wife Of Captain
Mitchell of the Salvation Army, left
last night for Buckley, Wash. to
spend few months with her mother.
Rev. and Mrs. Frederick Grimes,
who spent several days with friends
In this city, left this morning for
Candy, where Mr.. Grimes will con-
duct q series Of religious meetings.
Ernest Ellis, who has made his
home with Rev. and Mrs. Frederick
Grimes for the past two years, left
this morning for Tulare. CAL, to visit
relatives.
W. J. Bowen returned few days
from San Francisco and Mrs. Bowen
arrived this morning from Seattle,
They will make Grants Pass their
home.
Mrs. Clarence Baldwin and chill
dren arrived this morning from
Medford and will make their home
on their farm north OF the city. Mr..
Baldwin came In this morning by
truck with their household goods.
Virgil Strang. of Medford. is visit
ing friends in the city.
J. R. Harvey made a trip to Med
ford this afternoon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
ARE SENT
TO QUELL LABOR RIOTS

Pittsburg, May 3.-Hundreds OF
militiamen have been rushed to
Turtle Creek valley. where serious
labor riots are raging today. The
first to reach the scene of the dis
turbances were several companies Of
the 18th infantry, the First Pennsyl-
vania cavalry from Harrisburg, Sheri-
dan troop from Tyrone and troops I
and H of Pittsburg. The soldiers
were ordered out by Governor Brum-
baugh last night. Within an hour Of
the time his command was issued
several companies were ready.
Before nightfall several more
troops OF cavalry are due. They are
under command OF Colonel John
Wood, of Philadelphia The Sth in
fantry is prepared. and expects orders
to go to Swissvale or Braddock. The
Tenth infantry is looking for orders
to move into the strike zone tonight
or tomorrow.
Militia now available totals 1000
men. Strike leaders are preaching
peace. The first bulletin posted by
them said:
Brothers. IL you don't intend to
do peaceful picketing. stay at home"
At noon large bodies of strikers,
mostly foreigners, were moving to-
ward Braddock. Troops were report
ed to be preparing counter-moves.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
READ HISTORY IN
TRIAL OF HAFFER

Tacoma. May S,--Readlng from
historical works. taken from the pub
lie library. Attorney pondleton em-
bodied In his argument before the
jury which Is hearing the case OF Paul
r, Haffer. charged with libcling
George Washington, the statements
OF authors upon which the young So
cialist says he based his allegations
that the first president OF the United
States exploited slaves and that he
was a profane and blasphemous man
and an inveterate drlnker,
The quotations stated that Wash
ington drank several glasses OF Ma
deira and pint OF beer daily over
q period OF % years. that he had
distillery in his own yard and car
ried liquor chest throughout the
revolutionary war,
A letter said to have been written
by the great soldier to a sea captain.
directing him to take a negro slave
to the West Indies and trade him for
q hogshead OF rum. some lines and
the balance in good. old spirits" was
included.
Thomas Jefferson was quoted as re-
cording Washington using profanity
at a cabinet meeting, and other refer
ences spoke Of his use Of profanity.
The defense closed this afternoon
and the case Is expected to 20 to the
jury late today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
HOOD RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATES STRIKE

Hood River. May 3.-Because the
high school faculty and board Of
directors refused to let Leonard
Howard, who was bound over to the
grand jury on charge Of stealing an
automobile, graduate with the class
this month, the senior class Of 35
members walked out Of the high
school at 9:30 this morning and re-
fused to return until Howard is re-
stored to class graduations privileges.
The entire high school student
body now threatens to walk out and
support the action Of the seniors.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
Matinee for Children

At the request OF the Parent
Teacher association, the moving pic
ture, LET Katy Do IT. will be shown
in special matinee for the children
Thursday, at o'clock, at the Bijou.
The Woman's Home Companion.
which especially recommends this pic
ture for children's programs, says
that 1t has some remarkable children
actors and that 1t Is one OF the best
films ever produced; wholesome.
amusing, pathetic, thrilling. with a
simple story. Children with good
scholarship tickets admitted free;
other children Ave cents; adults ten
cents.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
= = y y y y y y 4
COMING EVENTS

WV
May and 5. Thursday and Friday
Eighth grade examinations will be
held in Josephine county.
May 4. Thursday-Parent-T Teacher
association, at Riverside school.
May 9. Tuesday-Opening day Of
State Grange at Grants Pass.
May IL, Friday-Senior play at
Opera House. TAO
May II, Wednesday-Final concert
by Music club.
May II, Observation-Disclosures of
the World district convention at
Grants Pass.
May Is, Thursday-valley Pride an
nual picnic and field meet. Valley
Pride creamery. Applegate.
May 19, Friday-Primary election.
May breakfast-Date will be an
nounced later.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
Good Advice.

Nov, gentlemen" said the dean OF
tho law college. "let each OF you make
a resolve not to descend 10 pettifog.
ging or TO put himself upon level
with the criminal classes"
Here he looked around the classroom.
''In other words. be II legal light. not
"a legal dark lantern. Louisville Cou.
rler.Journal.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
ENORMOUS COPPER
PRODUCTION IN 1914

Los Angeles. May 3.--"More than
Z, 1000, 900, 900 pounds OF copper will
be the 1915 production record" ac-
cording to predictions here today In
a report by Seeley w. Mudd, OF the
chamber OF oil and mines. This
would be an increase Of more than
25 per cent over the 1915 figure. The
war in Europe is responsible. Mudd
said.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
MUNITIONS SHIPPED TO
THE TROOPS IN MEXICO

Columbus, N. M, May 3.--The Am
erican camp here was active today
preparing a shelter for new ship
ments Of shrapnel and heavy con-
signments OF rifle and machine gun
ammunition. The soldiers were er-
Getting a huge tent. Five hundred
fresh horses and mules arrived today.
They will be forwarded to the front
In Mexico to replace those killed In
battle and on the march.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03

the upper portions of tho valley, hav-
Ing been taken up the Applegate val
ley. where hundreds OF acres are
planted to beets, After touring
through the valley out from Medford
today. they will leave for the south
on the evening train. returning to
Salt Lake City.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
Parent.Teacher Meeting

On Thursday, May 4. the regular
meeting OF the Parent Teacher asso-
citation will be held at the Riverside
school. At 2:45 p. m. the association
will be the guests OF the principal and
teachers OF the school. where the pro-
gram Of the spring festival and May
pole dance given May will be repeat
ed. This will be followed by busi-
ness meeting, at which officers for the
coming year will be elected. A social
hour, at which refreshments will be
served, will follow.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
FRUIT ASSOCIATION
MEETING POSTPONED

Meeting OF Grants Pass Fruit Asso-
citation for May 8 will be postponed.
Representatives of Oregon Agricul-
tural college are exploiting govern
ment plan Of marketing, and meet
ing will be held at such time as they
can be procured.
739 Grants Pass Fruit Association.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
why no Missed r1er.

80 you're little Willie Woodbyr'
said the new minister after Sunday
school ~ called to see your mother
yesterday, but unfortunately she was
not at home"
"0h, yes. she was" replied the boy.
.but guess she took you for the In.
stallment man. You look something
like him"---Phlladelpbia Press.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
Different Style.

Edward, aged six, was sent to bar.
Der shop TO get his hair cut. The bar.
Der who was assigned to the Job had
red hair.
Would you like TO have your hair
cut like miner asked the barber
mo. SIR" answered Edward. "Cut
Il some other color, please" Chicago
News
Job printing Of every description
at the Courier ofll0e.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
More business for Local Firms

More Business for Local Firms
The contract for the making OF the
windows and doors and the window
and door frames for the new sugar
factory has been awarded to the
Grants Pass Lumber company. this
again showing the desire of the Dyer
company to purchase as much of their
material as possible locally. a spirit
to be highly commended.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
Visitors Are Dined--

Visitors Are Dined--
Messrs. George Austin and Geo, A.
Smith, OF Salt Lake City, who were
in the city Tuesday In company with
Alex Nibley. were the guests OF honor
at a dinner rendered them at the
Josephine hotel. at which the men,
bers Of the sugar beet committee Of
the Commercial club were the hosts.
The dinner was an excellent one. and
was followed by season OF speech
making. at which Messrs. Austin,
Smith, Nibley. Gilman. Bramwell, and
Mayor Truax. and members OF the
committee responded to introductions
by the toastmaster.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
REDUCED FARES TO
CRESCENT CITY

The Crescent City and Grants Pass
Auto Stage line have reduced fares to
Crescent City to $3.50; Waldo. $3.50;
Kerby. $1.75. and Selma. $3.50. 23tfI
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
NEW TODAY

CLASSIFIED AID RATES. ---25 words.
two issues. 26c: six Issues. soc;
one month. $50. when paid In
advance. When not paid In ad.
vance, SC per line per Issue.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03

FOR SALE--Good heavy wagon for
SIS. Inquire at s24 East
street. 742
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
Trout for Patricks Creek

A special car sent here by the Cali
fornia fish commission stood on the
siding here Tuesday. II having
brought load OF trout fry from n
California hatchery for stocking
Patricks creek, between Grants Pass
and Crescent City. The little trout
were taken on the Anal stage OF their
journey from this city by auto trucks.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03

Envelopes printed at the Courier
office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03

Clark \ Holman, UndertAkcrs--
Licensed embalmers. Phone SO n
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03

Englewood Dairy, Phone :22--
The pure pilk dairy. 6satf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03

FOR SALE-Two secondhand cars
Good running condition. Fashion
Garage. 738
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03

WE purchase your old automobile for
It's parts. Box 724, Medford.
Ore. 738
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03

Daughter at Gorhams--
Born, on Friday, April 81, to Mr..
and Mrs, Rollin F, Gorhan. OF Jump
off-Joe, a daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-01
A special group Of women's
suits are SIS tomorrow

so this seasons fine tailored suits special for tomorow
selling in the Loveman Joseph & Loeb Garment Section.
Yesterday these fifty suits bearing price
tags excess of $500 Tomorrow these price tags
moved and the fifty suits represent fifty bargains at the above
mentioned price Should of them remain its original
price tag will be replaced and right back will the high
er priced suits where it belongs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-01
All the people of Alabama
are being united to
M?ZMNEN MZMw kEzY
OckoLo~ q ~ III
October 9 to II

through the courtesy of Alabama moving picture theatres
would be selfish spirit only the good people of Bing
ham invited to celebrate the rebuilding ofou store
Indeed feel that belong to all the people of Alabama for
all the people of Alabama have made what So
have called screens Aabamas best Movie Shows to
aid to invite celebration sale friends from the
state.
sthe wish of management that every town of great
commonwealth should share in the good values to be offered
during October Record Week.
There will be reduced all railroads during that week
opportunity visit the Alabama State Fair at the
time.
So all Alabama arranging to here
to receive them.