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The Detroit times., 1917-11-07

Win pardonable pride,led fRow round 20 whore
Tho great auy'liar, cruiser las. the, Ea1ed with
awe upon Tho gigantic vessel
The Ole man took q fow steps nearer to ihe
quay eide and. percciyinP an 0uon portfolio on "a
level With f.f ewes. poorod sntn fhc interior -
tho hull Martha. Martini Dee whispered OF
citedly IN the old lady. Look here. lass. What
dost Think The blamed thing hOllow!-
The Detroit times., 1917-11-07

the foreman IN charge
Infect. look you. said Tary
Il can do any joinery work
whate1er.
"Csn you make window
sashes :" asked tho foreman
surely" was The laconlc an
swcr
Well. just take OF your coat
and let me see YOU make one"
The Detroit times., 1917-11-07

OI no navy. II W.T. tUtII DIV
visit 20 the great northern SEN
mort where the ship Of which
their nephew formed one of thr
crew happened opporfunely to
DO in dock
They were both vastly inn
pres % with fhe novel Irt,
fhet saw round and aboHi 100
dock. md when thoir ronhcw
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26
LELAND

Col. Blaisdel, OF Portland. spent a
day at the Ideal mine.
Mrs, 5. l., Brock fell on her porch
last FRIDAY and broke her ankle. DR..
Williams was called to set the frac-
tured limb.
Phil Kelley and Rice Anderson. OF
Reuben. were visitors in Leland over
Sunday.
Mrs. John Devall has been quite
sick during the last week. but Is Inn
proving.
: Miss Elizabeth Miller has resigned
her school at Grave and left last Sat.
urday evening for Monmouth. where
she will take tearcher's training
,ourse.
The Grave creek country has been
blanketed In snow for several days.
the deepest OF the season. causing q
good deal OF teaming to the mines.
George Walters. Francis Critxee
and Tom Maloney went to Merlin
last Saturday to attend the dance and
report fine time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26
FOOTS CREEK

VIM. Morris, a pioneer OF this sec.
tion, died at Rock Point rcbruary
IA. aged so years, / month, II days
leaving II children, 81 grand chill.
dren and four great grand children
He was born In Green county, Mo-,
December rs, 1896, was veteran
OF the civil war and u member OF the
g. A. r. He spent many years as
rural mail carrier, but for mum.
Der OF years has suffered from palsy,
Deceased was buried In the Rock
Point cemetery February l6.
Mrs, Anderson and Mrs. Boiling
were visitors at Rogue River Thurs
day.
John Cotton and daughter were
cold Hin callers Thursday.
The farmers had commenced plow
ing again but the weather man put n
stop to the operations by a fall OF
i6 inches OF snow. which also inter
fered with the telephone line.
Several Of our people attended the
funeral of VIM, Morris Friday, the
10th.
Fred Koester spent Tuesday In
Rogue River,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26
Throw Out the Line.
Give Them Help and Many Grants
Pass People viii BE Happier

Throw Out the Life Line
Weak kidneys need help.
They're often overworked d--they
don't get the poison filtered out OF the
blood.
VIII you help them?
Doan's Kidney Pills have brought
benefit TO thousands OF kidney suffer-
ers.
Grants Pass testimony proves their
worth.
Mrs. J. X. Cunning, 406 s. Fourth
st., Grants Pass, says. "My back
causes me great deal OF misery at
times. III Is one OF those dull, bear
ing-d0wn pains across the kidneys.
During these attacks my Kidneys
sometimes act too freely. and then
again they are congested. I find
Doan's Kidney pills always relieve
me and stop that misery In my back
after have taken q box or two"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy get
Deans Kidney pills--4he same that
Mrs. Cunning had. Foster-Milburn
Co.. Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26
SEND GERMAN TROOPS
TO DUTCH FRONTIER

Washington. Feb. 20, The Ger
man retirement before Halg's armics
on the west front was. In part a re-
suit OF u call for more men aud ma.
terials for the Holland frontier. al.
lied diplomats here declared today.
Military attaches OF the allied cni 4
bassies said they would IN "tar from
surprised" II the present German ro.
tirement continues.
These diplomats said that with the
Dutch government inccnscd over re.
cent vast destruction OF merchant
ships. more bclligcrently inclined
than at any time since the war be.
kan. the situation presents big
problem for the German land forces.
They believe also that the Swedish
menace added to that Seen In Hol-
land. is n con,ributory reason why
the German general stan is willing
to fall back In the west, thereby
slightly shortening the lines she must
defend against ilialg's battering and
afrording an opportunity to shift the
men thus released to the Dutch front.
" VAS pointed out In allied circles
that allied war heads always have
believed that Germany was prodigai
OF lives and material at verdun so
that upon winning there. the Teu- /,
tons could have then Afforded TO fall
back on II practically straight line
OF defcnses, stretching from verdun
noithward through Brussels or Ma.
muir or Bruges,
Such pe would be far more
easily defended. since II would be
nearer supply bases and other oh
vious caIssons,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26
FAMILY SEWING.


Ssamstrsss Or Mother,
Tho mothcs OF u family Of little ones
who must bc housekecpor. cook, nurse
maid and scamstrcss an well as mother
often wishes that she had two pairs Of
hands and four eyes Sometimes she
wishes that tho days might be longer
or tho hours less dcctlng.
There IL only ono solution Of the busy
mothers problem. aud that Is TO ays.
tematixo all tho branches OF her work
30 that the very smallest amount of
time and labor win 10 consumed In the
various tasks. and thero liz no work
where system IL moro generally misun.
derstood or to which II may be more
readily applied than tho family sew.
Inv. by family sewing is meant the
making OF practical clothes for both
mother and children. such an under,
wear, dresses. guimpcs, aprons aud
rompcrs. which are changed every day
ana Tor that reason must DO simple Of
construction and durable enough TO
look well after many trips to tho wash.
tub,
A word about materials 10 important.
for here is whero the real saving Of Ia.
Dor and time Is to be gained. There 10
absolutely no economy In buying cheap
materials for small chlldrcn's clothes.
yet It Is not necessary to spend large
sums for them. There are excellent
materials made especially for chill.
dren's clothes and designed to with.
stand the wear ana washing that will
be given these gnrmenta Frequently
ON remnant counters ono can procure
excellent goods that have been greatly
reduced In price. but Il never psys
to buy cheap calico. Well made gsr.
mepts of durable materials arc an asset
'n a family OF small children. for such
garments may be passed along IN one
child outgrows them. thus lesseninr
tho labor Of sewin. 4 in.is
After carefully selecting the various
materials with view to their wearing
qualities and fastness Of color. make an
Intelligent selection Of patterns by
which each garment Is to bc cut. Il
Will bc well to consider what consti.
tutes an intelligent selection OF nat.
terms.
first.-The purpose for which the
garment Is 10 be used.
Second, The actual work required In
making.
Remember that straight seams are
easier to stitch than curved ones, that
tucks aud plaits require time and nrc
difficnlt to iron. that excessive fullncss
makes both washing and ironing more
laborious aud, like tucks nnd plnits, re.
quires extra material; that garments
which may be adjusted by slipping. on
over the head eliminate the need OF
time for making buttonholes aud sow.
Ing on buttons ana that patterns with
small number OF pieces snve time In
cutting aud sewing.
Two or three buttonholes to n gar.
vient are not much Of task 20 a wo
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26
GERMAN REPORT ON
ENEMY SHIPS SUNK

Berlin. via wireless. Feb. 25.--Dur.
ing January. l27 hostile merchant
ships. totalling $4,000 gross tons.
were lost by war measures OF the
central powers. an official statemen,
issued today declared.
In addition 5S neutral merchant
ships, with lO3.50O gross tons. we're
sunk because they carried contra
band for the enemy.
Since the beginning OF the war
4,357,000 tons OF hostile merchant
tonnage has been sunk, of which
3,315,00o tons was British, Besides
this the sea forces OF the central
powers sank or condemned as prizes
459 neutral vessels. totalling Gal 900
gross tons"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26
HARRY THAW'S MOTHER
BELIEVES son INSANE.

Philadelphia, Feb. Mrs. Mary
6. Thaw, mother Of Harry x. Thaw,
today filed a petition in common
pleas court here asking for lunacy
commission hearing into the sanity
OF her son. The writ is returnable
the first Monday in April. II Is be-
lieved the petition was filed to head
off action contemplated by New York
authorities. Mrs. Thaw said today
that her living with her son since
his confinement In st. Mary's hospital
has convinced her more than ever
OF his insanity.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26
ENGLAND'S WIN THE WAR
LOAN S7.J8t,15O.O 600

London, Feb. England's
win the War" loan subscriptions to-
tailed 1912, 2,95O,0OO pounds zap
proximately s7,564.750,O0Ol OF new
money, Chancellor Bonar-I.aw an
nOunced In the house OF commons
today. n
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26
Mrs. RansOme Orme Entertains-

Mrs. RansOme Orme Entertains--
Mrs. Ransome Orme entertained. a
few friends at her home on Thursday
OF last week. Chatting and games
made the hours pass speedily, until
refreshments Of cakes. fruit and cof-
fee were served While yet sur
rounding the table, all joined In sing
Ing a number Of patriotic songs in
honor Of the day. All declared It a
most enjoyable afternoon and Mrs.
Orme an excellent hostess. Present
were Mrs. William Wilcox, Mrs j
d. Wurtsbaugh, Mrs. Alfred, Miss JOY
wilkins, Miss Brier, and the hostess,
Mrs. Orme.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26

man with nimblc Ilngcrs who picks up
such work between times while cook.
Ing or watching the little ones at play,
but where number are needed II "
best to buy buttonholc and button
strips by the ynrd ready to stitch IN.
der the laps NJ dresses nni rompcrs.
A classified ad will give results.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26

Nj. Norden, or heroy, was a local
visitor yesterday.
S. l.. Smith. OF Rogue River, spent
Sunday and Monday in the city.
P. B. Delano returned this morn
ing from a several days trip to Port
land.
G. l., Yonkers. of Jerome Prairie,
went to Ashland this afternoon to
spend few days.
Herman Horning returned this
afternoon from Portland where he
spent several days.
James Fitzgibbons, of Takilma.
spent Sunday. in the city, stopping at
the Grants Pass.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Richard, of
Takilma. spent Sunday here, stop
ping at the Josephine hotel.
A. L. Winner was local visitor
yesterday from Leland. returning
this morning to his home.
H. E. Hoffman and ]. NJ. Trefren
were visitors in the city Sunday, re-
turning this morning to Roseburg.
Benz. Collins. local Maxwell agent,
spent Sunday with his family in Med
ford. returning here this morning.
R. v. Beall, a well known rancher
Of Central Point, is in the city to-
day placing several carloads Of hay.
Miss Jessie Mastin spent Sunday in
the city visiting, returning this morn
ing to Grenada where she is en-
ployed
Shipment Of new spring coats just
received at Mrs. E. Rehkopf's. 75tf
T. ]. Woods came in yesterday
from the Waldo mine and left this
morning for Rogue River to spend
short time.
Father E. A. Wall went to Med
ford this afternoon to spend a few
days. He will return here We'd
nesday.
Miss Winnie Bagley has been Wis
iting in the city with friends for the
past week, returning this morning
to her home at Hugo.
NJ. c. Goodnow has been visiting
here for the past few days with his
daughter, Mrs. r. c. Riley. He left |
this morning for his home at Eu-
gene.
Roy Clarke, mining engineer OF
the Queen OF Bronze mine at Waldo,
returned this morning from Spokane
Mr.. Clarke spent a week there in at
tendance at the mining congress.
Mrs. A. H. Brewer, Of All Bur-
CESS street, left this afternoon for
Medford to enter the hospital. Mrs.
Brewer has been sick for the past
four weeks OF erysipelas.
Mrs. w. X. Parker and children |
OF Seven Oaks, left this afternoon
for their home after visiting here
over the weekend with Mrs. Park
er's mother, Mrs. H. B. Alverson.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. n. Scott visited
in the city over Sunday with Rev. and
Mrs. j. H. Harmon, leaving this
morning for their home at Athena.
Ore, where Mr. Scott is engaged in !
the wheat growing business. Mr.. !
and Mrs. Scott have been spending
the winter at Long Beach.
Extra values In ladies union suits
on sale at SOC. Mrs. Rehkopf. 970tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26
THE FREIGHTER ORLEANS
PASSES DANGER ZONE

Paris, Feb. 26.-The American
freighter Orleans has entered the
Gironde river and will dock at Bor-
deaux tomorrow.
Her entry into the Gironde means
she has successfully passed the dap
ger Of the German submarine zone.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26

Field Secretary Here
Clarance c. Hamilton. field secre-
tary Of the United Society OF Christ
ian Endeavors, of Boston. Mass, ar
rived this morning for short stay
in the city. Mr.. Hamilton will speak
tonight at the Christian church.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26

FOR SAIE-32 acres, near city lin.
It's, all fenced, practically all clear
ed, spring water for irrigation.
Splendid for poultry farm and
truck gardening. viii furnish to
buyer, all lumber necessary for i'm
proyements at very low figure. A.
u. Edgerton, phone 198-Y. 9S7
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26

Moose smoker
The gentlemen of the Moose lodge
are invited to a smoker Tuesday
evening In the club rooms.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26
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COMING EVENTS =
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Feb. q, Tuesday club CON
cert in Commercial club rooms at
y. m.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26

FOR SALE--Baby chicks 10 cents
each; also eggs for Matching,
brown and white leghorn and ban
ties. Mrs. +. o. Wilcox, 407
Rogue River avenue or telephone
323-R. az
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26
Envelopes at the Courier.
NEW TO-DAY

tCLASSIFIED AID RATES.-26
words. two Issues, Csc; six issues.
soc; one month, $3.50. when paid In
advance. When not paid In advance,
&c per line per issue.)
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26

Safety First
II you want clean, pure milk from
tuberculin tested cows, buy from the
Englewood dairy. Phone a22. soft
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26

HOUSEHOLD GOODS for sale. Call
at sol A street. SsS
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26
Local Man Advanced

Local Man Advanced
Word OF the advancement OF John
d. South has been forwarded here
from the Portland Army recruiting
office. He has been detailed on
special duty in the telephone Office OF
the United States Disciplinary Bar
racks guard, Alcatraz. Cal. This
position is regarded as an honor. Mr..
South was formerly resident of this
city and is the son OF Frank South.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26
Wardrobe to Remove

After March 1st We will be located
at 315 North Sixth street. in build
ing formerly occupied by Mason's $
Cleaning & Dying Works. We will
maintain receiving Office with the
Peerless Clothing Co. Phone number
will remain 147 The Wardrobe
Cleaners. 9Ss
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26
c. 4 o. c. Places Embargo

The deep snow at the end OF the
c. & o. C. railroad has caused a
congestion Of freight at Waters
Creek the depot being filled with
freight and there is no more room
for storage. Until further notice all
shipments to Waters Creek In less
than car load lots will not be ac-
cepted. The regular train schedule.
however. will be maintained.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26
Delinquent Taxes

Delinquent Taaes--
The publication OF the delinquen.
tax list will be commenced on We'd
nesday. February 2S. To avoid ex-
pense Of publication delinquent 1915
taxes must be paid not later that
Tuesday noon.
SsS GEO. LEWIS. Sheriff.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-26

n uIHsSIHeu III VIII GIVE TtBuI'
Job printing at the Courier.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-16
HEAD OF LAWYERS
CLUB WOULD BE
CIRCUIT JUDGE

John Faust. president Of the Law
yers' club OF Detroit. Is candi'
date for nomination as circuit
Judge on The Democratic ticket, his
petitions having been nled With
the county clerk He has been
practicing law in Detroit for the
last nine yeArs.
For the reason that our state
has not made surieient progress In
adopting q non-partisan Judiciary
ballot. my name viii appear on the
Democratic ticket" says Mr.. Faust.
IL there is any election reform
that we are In need Of. II certainly
is the adoption or non-partisan
judiciary ballot so that our Judi.
ciary can be selected other than
by party aHiliA,ion.
IL there is any branch OF our
government that should be entirely
free from political influence, II
should be tina, Of the judiciary.
In selecting our judges from the
legal profession 10 preside over and
protect tho personal and property
rights % the people. one thing
should Be considered and 6ne only
That Is the merits OF the candidate
rather than the party atiilstIon
The Detroit times., 1917-02-16
FERRY BOATS
RESUME THEIR
OLD SCHEDULE

Ferry boats bet veen Detroit and
Windsor are running on q is-minute
schedule today and the resumption
Of regular service marks the end OF
one OF the mos; serious Ice blockades
the Detroit 4 Windsor Ferry com.
pany has fought IN its history.
During the last six weeks the ser.
vice at best has been Irregular. and
for almost . week the steamers aid
not operate because OF the heavy Ice
Jam
The ice between the foot OF Wood.
ward.ave and FIghung Island was
broken Thursday By Pere Marquette
car ferry No. IA and the tug Michi.
gan. The foes began moving dovn
the river early in ths evening. and
Capt Duncan Nicholson. superin.
tendent OF the ferry company. then
ordered return TO regular service
The steamers Pleasure and Prom
ise are making regula' trips.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-16

Ne Workers ol
- Woeld wish hsns
- bEnlA u doors or on
Doua un1sr q condition.
NJ = q clImes. WI find II
Ago1 ~ Wheat tho foot
ohnt suppllss III the matsria
~ budding healthy tissu
nd god brain-a food Tia
npurishss every organ o
he body and keeps the bow
els healthy and active-th'
one universalcerealfo food tha'
appears on the breakfas
table Of thousands of Amer
cen homes every day In TIE
year. II Is ready-cooked ar
ready-to-eat. For break
6ass with milk OF cream. OF
fruits. Made at Niagara
FallA N. Y.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-16

sosncsr.hfs tssdaro -, n.onis
We pledge our loyalty 20 Prssi-
dent Wilson as the spokesman Tor
our nation In this crisis OF our his
tory. Praylns that our country may
dealing its honor by an appeal 10
arms. yet. conscious 90 the riGhtsous-
ness 81 our cause. Ne indorse IN
quAnnediy President Wilson's course
course conslefc with thr honor and
dignity ~ - Artrscsh people. /.
Proudly pointing &C. the records OF
scroll % fame i'm Letters Of goid by
Woodrow Wilson. we invite all good
citiEons 60 ioiu with rs ia eNtendinE
his life-giVing democracy to ever
branch % the government
The Detroit times., 1917-02-16
CHICAGO TO HAVE
DISPENSARY FOR
CATS AND DOGS

CHICAGO. Feb. ie-chlcago IL
soon TO have q free dispensary for
cats and dogs The directors OF the
Anti-cruelty society. OF No. i55 West
crsnd-ave.. have so decided. and
Harry l. Roberts. the superinten
dent. IL busy arranging for a suite
of ofices where q veterinary sur
geon ~iil treat the animals.
we expect 90 open the dispenssry
soon" said Mr.. Roberts. There Is
70 reason Why Chicago should not
be provided with a place where an
mails can be brought for treatment.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-16

A postmortem examination OF the
body OF Thomas Atehinson. found
dead In q room In the Belmont hotel
Thursday afternoon. revealed that he
vas . victim OF poisoning. according
TO Coroner Morgan Parker. The drug
VAS taken with suicidal intent. &C.
eording 10 the coroner. Atchison
leaves . sister In Toronto and one
In Winnipeg.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-16

"our services VIII os free. Any
person that has . dog. eat or horse
that needs medical services may
bring the afflicted animal here and
Il viii receive the best possible
treatment We viii DO here for the
dumb animals what other medical
dispensaries do for human beings. -
The Detroit times., 1917-02-16

THE living room OUTFITS ilustrst
! ed are charmingly designed and
mAssiVe!y constructed. The day.
exports open into fuIl.slled. com.
Portable beds and alone are worth
tho price OF the complete sets.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-16
seven Denver society women.

seven Denver society women.
members OF the Colorado Mountain
club. are 10 accompany an expedi-
ton which will leave Estss Park
on snowshoes today. and. crossing
toward the continental divide over
he huge drifts OF winter snow. will
make 3o-mile circuit thru the Fern
lake and odessa lage regions. The
trip yin take three dsys
The Detroit times., 1917-02-16

While standing In a saloon at No.
l2s Michigsnave. Thursday evening.
Bert Malloy. 81 years old. fell 10 the
floor. dead. Coroner Parker pro-
nounced death due TO heart failure
Mslloy leaves a father. Thomas NAL
10y. az No. 224 Fortst. Port Huron.
who will come to Detroit for the
body.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-16
SEEK $4,000
FOR BOY SCOUTS
Detroit Council Plans Campaign
10 Carry On Work Among
The Youth

The pstss1t council OF the Am
oejoon ~ Scouts plaas to raise
$4,000 tAis meath - . nree-day
onmpoAon- TAs money win b used
- further The work Of the boy
eeeu1s sad VIII make Il possible to
almit - msmoership ana train .
- lorusr number Of boys than
60 - taken care Of a. present
n enact date Of ne campaign
has not ben go bit tsntative plans
are 10 have 4 start On Feb. ~.
IT, sxscnttve eemmittee Of the or
enninsttou pooeAe1 this dscision At
: DsstinG = ~ Board OF Com
norcs Wo1noo1ay. The campaign
~ on1o IN - IN charge OF . spe-
81 0Dom1ooDe organised By II. l..
u1ny, 001oonA1 Geld scout commits
x1onoes - - come from the M.
ttonnI oon100Artsrs IN New York TO
ouA1uo1 ~ campaign Mt. Eddy
t11nno ~ generosity OF Detroit vill
- - ~ three days VIII not be
roQuoeo1 - raise the money.
u = ponnnsd 10 have the money
eov1s 3 tnees-year budget. during
Wo31A t1De sddifioaAl trained men
Wul - GnDloyed 20 supervise the
U1ooo1Don G the scent masters. Per.
nnonGnk n1A1quartsrs WIN Be estao-
uGns1s alee . psrnaasat summer
60 D0D1nsos men q ne city who
oove - e11resseA by Mr.. Eddy
u1nee - eone to this city are said
10 be eo1Deea&ing enthusiastically
= the plans ~ the campaign.