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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-19
Club Members Got Hatchet--

'iuD Members Tot Hatchef---
AS a reminder that this Is Geo.
Washington's week. the Commercial
club members found miniature
hatchet made OF card board at their
places when they sat down to lunch
con at the club rooms this noon. The
souvenir was supplied by the COM
mlttee from the Presbyterian church,
who are furnishing the luncheons for
this month.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-19
Mrs. Petit Convicted

Mrs. Irma Petit, who few months
ago shot and killed her husband, r.
e. Petit. on the streets of Mount
Clemens, Mich, was recently con-
victed Of murder in the second de-
gree and sentenced to a term OF 10
years in the House OF Correction at
Detroit Mrs. Petit pleaded insan-
ity. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Petit were
well known in Grants Pass. having
been connected with the management
of the Josephine hotel several years
ago.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-19
LICENSE NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that after
ten days from the date OF this notice.
all persons driving motor vehicles
license for the year 1917 will
be arrested and prosecuted.
February 10. 1917. w. r. Miller
Prosecuting Attorney 9S2
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-19

Miss Belle. Dingler. of Hugo, spent
the day in the city visiting friends.
F. d. Miller left for Weed this
morning to spend a week attending
to business.
]. X. Ellis returned yesterday from
Roseburg, where he spent about five
weeks.
Extra values in ladies' union suits
on sale at soc. Mrs. Rehkopf. s70tf
F. F. Smith was Saturday and
Sunday visitor in the city from Galice.
Mrs. James Seyferth and Mrs. John
Smith. Of Kerby. were local visitors
today.
]. r. Smith returned Saturday
night from San Francisco where he
spent a week.
]. H. Wilson. OF Corvallis. spent
Sunday in the city. stopping at the
Grants Pass hotel.
J. r. Fritz went to Medford this
morning to spend the day attending
to business matters.
c. N. and Earl Cross were visitors
in the city today. having come in
from Williams this morning.
w. IT. Reed. OF Kansas City, who
Is spending few months here, Wis
tied Sunday in Medford.
Tim Baldwin returned to his home
at Rogue River this morning after
spending several days in the city.
Loren Reynolds spent Sunday in
the city at his home returning this
morning to Merlin, where he is work.
ing.
John VanZante, attorney for the
Holland-America company. returned
to Portland last night after spending
a few days in the city on business.
w. R. Harper returned to Rogue
River this morning after spending
Sunday at his home In the city. He
is engaged there in the construction
OF house.
Miss Emma Leonard who has been
visiting in the city with Mrs. Clar-
ence Winetrout. and also at Wilder
vile, left this morning for her home
at Brownsville.
J. e. Turnbull left this morning
for Jackson county and will spend
few days there in the interests OF
the Oregon Journal, OF which he is
southern Oregon agent.
M. Stevens, Of the Utah-Idaho
Sugar company, returned to Medford
this afternoon after a short time in
the city.
l.. o. Adams and W. V. DeArmond
left this afternoon for Medford and
after short time there. will leave
for northern California. They intend
to look for a place to locate.
Shipment OF new spring coats Just
received at Mrs. f. Rehkopf's. 75tf
Miss Dora Smock spent Sunday In
the city with Mrs. Frank Metschan.
She helped celebrate the first an
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Metschan's
wedding, whole month having
elapsed since that event took place
Bert Ament arrived yesterday on
weeks furlough for visit in the !
city with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
N. c. Ament. He has been in the
navy for the past year and expects
to sail in a short time for China.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-19
Tree PIsntIna.

Trees should not be shipped during
the winter, as there is danger Of freez.
Ing, but II there is nursery near you
trees may be bought and planted any
time during the winter that the ground
Is dry enough FAN or spring II hest.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-19
Personal AND LOCAL


Winfred Bocock is spending
short time in the city at his home.
having returned from Montana. where
he has been during the past few
months.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-19
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Feb, 20. Tuesday. --Shrove Tuesday,
Pancake supper served by the men
OF st. Lnke's church In the Guild
hall from $3.50 p. m. to p. m
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-19

Music Club Tuesday
The chorus OF the Grants Pass
Music club will resume practice to-
morrow evening at 7:30 In the Com
mercial club rooms. MIR. Hood has
been secured as director.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-19

L0ST--Saturday afternoon, near NJ
street. suitcase containing articles
OF clothing. Finder please return
to W. II. Rannie. 512 II street. SO
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-19
A Trio Of Arrivals-

A daughter arrived at the A. l..
Howard home, at Merlin. Sunday; a
son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Peterson, this morning, at their home
on West G street, and 5h pound
daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Woody this morning.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-19
Job work at the Courier.
NEW TO-DAY

CLASSIFIED AID RATES.-25
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, 1917-02-19
Safety First

Safety First
II you want clean, pure milk from
tuberculin tested cows, buy from the
Englewood dairy. Phone 222 S0tI
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-19

Dance mt the Waldorf
Washington's birthday. Thursday,
February 22. Tickets $l.00. Dane
ing from 3 to /. 9S4
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-19

FOR SALE Early seed potatoes.
several varieties, $3.50 per 100.
w. II. Beckwlth, phone 602-F-3. SO
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-19

FOR SAlLE--5-room house plastered,
with bath and toilet. III street,
two lots 50xI0O each, barn and
outbulldings; or will exchange for
small house. Address No. 291, care
Courier. gS1tf
The Benson signal., 1917-12-29
LOCAL ITEMS

Frank B1acklidge is at home on
a visit from Tucson, where he is
now employed.
Get the habit. Rubber heels put
on at Benson Saddle and Harness
Shop.
Preaching at the M. E. Church
tomorrow evening at 7.3O. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening.
Harold Holcomb, Louis Kempf
and J. B. Wallace, students of the
University, came over from Tucson
to spend Christmas here.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
NJ. +. Church will meet with Mrs.
A. w. Bard Thursday, January Sd,
at p. IN.
Sergt. Ben II. Clark, 34Oth Field
Artillery, n. A., Camp Funston.
Kan, has been spending several
days in town during the past week
visiting home folks.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
PRESBYTERIAN Church will meet the
second Friday in place of the first
Friday in January af the home of
Mrs. Z. ]. Castaneda.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Blacklidge,
and children, of Tucson, spent sew
eral days of the Christmas holidays
here visiting Mr.. Blacklidge' S
mother, Mrs. L. Blacklidge.
Will Mitch') Martinez and
wife, of Tucson, came over to
)cnd Christmas with relatives here
ami at St. David. They may de-
c. de to remain and make their home
here for awhile.
Arthur Wilson, of Portland, Or
egon, has arrived in town to spend
a part of the winter season in our
superb climate. Mr.. Wilson IS a
son of Mrs. Henry Walker, this
b.ing his old home.
The Christmas exercises at the
Presbyterian Church were attended
BY eoodly number. The chill
dren in their happy manner did
their part satisfactorily to them
selves, as we'll as to the audience.
The offering was given to the Ar
nenlan relief fund,
The Benson signal., 1917-12-29
Governorship Contest Ended

The governorship contest has
at last been decided, the Supreme
Court of the state reversing the
Maricopa county court by deciding
in favor of G. w. P. Hunt, giving
him a majority of Al votes. Mr..
Canpbell's majority upon taking
office was 81. The outgoing Gov
ernor, in strong contrast to his
predecessor in office, very grace
fully turned over the Office without
unnecessary delay, the transfer be-
ing made on Christmas morning,
Mr.. Campbell has let it be known
that he will again be a candidate
for the governorship at the coming
election next fall
The Benson signal., 1917-12-29

First class boot and shoe repair
ing promptly done at Benson Sad
die and Harness Shop. Moderate
prices.
For SALE-Forty acre improved
farm, with artesian we'll and rs
acres under ditch, near town. For
further particulars call or write to
Benson Signal.
The editor and wife were guests
at a Christmas dinner, given by
Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Colvin Tues
day afternoon. 1t was a reminder
of Christmas dinners read about in
story books, and was done ample
justice by all present. Other guests
were Jasper Keith, VIM. Patteson
and Herbert Co1vin, son of the
host and hostess.
The Benson signal., 1917-12-29
The Campbell's are com
ming ? - BACK.

c.. +. Shepherd, now full
fedged trooper of the 18th regular
cavalry, has been spending Christ
mas week visiting old friends in
town. Mr.. Shepherd left here some
time ago for the Preside, San
Francisco, where he enlisted in the
army, but is now stationed at
Douglas, where his regiment is
quartered. He likes army life fine
he says.
A quickly gotten up dance was
given at the Auditorium Christmas
night, w. J. Bennett taking the
initiative. The musicians were
entraining for Tombstone when he
and some of his friends rounded
them up and rode herd on them
while others rounded up citizens
and herded them to the dance hall
where a good old fashioned dance
was pulled off and everybody had a
good time.
Geo. Etz, who has been working
with an oil syndicate near Roswell, !,
N. NJ, has been here this week
here this week visiting his home.
He is preparing to be ready for
his call to training quarters at
Camp Funston, which all eligibles
may expect in the near future.
Henry, his brother, has enlisted in
the Marine Corps, and is at one of
their concentration points unless
perhaps he has already been sent
across the water.
The Benson signal., 1917-12-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONS
DEPARTENT OF THE INTERIOI

DEPARTENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix. Arizona
December Is, 1917
Notice is hereby given that William Smith,
of Benson Arizona, who, on September 9, 1914
made Homestead Entry No. 025709, for SW1 4
SW4, Sec 28, SE4 Sc n. Nh NV "a, Sec. SO,
Township Is S.. Range 90 E., G. and ). R. Merid-
ian has filed notice of intention to make Three
Yea, Proof, to establish claim to the land above
described, before H. G. Brown, U. S. Commits
sioner at Benson, Arizona, on the 22nd day OF
January, 1879
Claimant names as witnesses: W, F. Harsh,
James Roberts< Sam Barrow and Sam Wilson
all of Benson, Arizona.
First pub Dec. %.
J. L. IRWIN, Register
The Benson signal., 1917-12-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Serial No. 036977.

Serial No 0369N.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona
November 81, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Emet Williams,
of Benson, Arizona, the legal assignee OF
Louisa Dixon and Joseph Ryan, has filed in
this office his application to enter, under the
provisions of Secs. 2306 and 2307 Of the Revised
Statutes of the United States, the following
described land viz:
NE4 NE14 Section II, Township Is South,
Range IS East, G. & S. r. Meridian, Pima
County, Arizona.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described, or desiring to object because
OF the mineral character Of the land, or for any
other reason, to the disposal to applicant
should file their atfidavts OF protest IN This
Office on or before the 3Ist day Of December,
1917. j. L. IRWIN, Register.
FlfSt pub. Sept. 90.
The Benson signal., 1917-12-29
Agent Wanted

Responsible party to act as sales
man at Benson for Chino Valley
Oil & Mining Co. stock. Low cap
italization The pioneer Chino
Valley oil company. Good propo-
sition to right parties. Address
Box 48O, Jerome, Arizona.
The Benson signal., 1917-12-29
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

This is not only one of the best
and most efficient medicines for
coughs, colds and Group, but is also
pleasant to take, which is impor-
tant when medicine must be given
to children. Many mothers have
given their unqualified endorse
ment.
The Benson signal., 1917-12-29
MASQUERADE AT TOMBSTONE

~ p 90 =
The Tombstone Commercial Club
Of Tombstone have sent a special in
yitation to Benson for the grand
Confetti Masquerade ball to D. given
there New Years eve. 1t IS herald
c,! as one of the biggest events to be
lcId in many a day in the OH Camp
and a large attendance is looked for
from Benson The Club is giving
the dance for the benelt of lhe Red
Cross.
The Benson signal., 1917-12-29

For SA1E-Good Milk Cow and
four months old calf. Enquire
Benson Lumber & Commercial Co.
The Benson signal., 1917-12-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

United States Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona
December l5 1917
Notice is hereby given that James w. Gilbert
of Benson, Arizona, who, on January 49, 1915
made Homestead Entry No. 026555, for M
SEA, 81 NE4, NW4 NE4, Eh NWA, NE a
SW4 Section A. Township II s., Range IS E.,
&. Il s. r. Meridian, has filed notice of inten-
ton to make Three Year Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described. before H. G.
Brown T. S. Commissioner, at Benson, Ari-
IONA, on the 22nd of January 1918
Claimant names as witnesses: James Ander-
son. d. G. Naegle, both Of Benson. Arizona, and
Charles Anderson and f. l.. Dalton, both of
Mescal, Arizona.
J. L. IRWIN, Register
First pub Dec. %, 1917
The Benson signal., 1917-12-29

Gather up the old junk about
your place and bring it to Denney
and get some Christmas money,
and at the same time clean up your
premises.
The Benson signal., 1917-12-29

Notary Public. Houses for rent.
Reinsurance, Rooms For Rent.
Mrs Mary F. Titus.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-22
SECOND DAY OF
CAMPAIGN GOOD.
Presbyterians Almost Reach Ten
Thousand Dollar Goal at End
Of Second Day.

The campaign for the Presbyterians
Schools conducted in Greenwood this
week is making a showing for beyond
the hopes Of those most optimistic
at first.
At the end Of the second day the
Committee had reached the $8,50O.OO
mark toward 100000 goal, and
by tonight the goal will be reached.
DR.. Jos. Rennie, who has always
been a loyal supporter of the schools
of his church, and who opened the way
for the campaign here, wore broad
smile all day yesterday smile that
he could not hide. His men had meas
ured up to their responsibility like
the big men they are. The officers Of
the Presbyterian church are enthuas-
tic in their pleasures SO far over the
results of the campaign. Judge w. M.
Hammer is saying, II told you so."
Everyone who knows General s. R.
Keesler, knows what an asset he is in
a public movement of this kind. His
deep interest has been an inspiration
to the workers.
When the campaign is over the
city of Greenwood will be surprised
ALo AoA.1 G-.,~or ~~n .LoJ
Three big cheers for Greenwood.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-22
CARROLL TO THE
FRONT IN CROPS
Neighboring County Turning to the
Raising of Food Corps Instead
of Cotton.

Mr.. Arthur Ray, of Carrollton, was
in the city today and while talking Of
the prospects for crops in Carroll
County this year said that his county
was fast changing from a cotton coun-
ty to a food producing county, due
to the necessity of change and the
activity of Mr.. Turner, the County
Farm Demonstration Agent.
Mr.. Ray said that the Bank of Car
rollton few days ago sent off an or
der for 1900 bushels of Irish potatoes
for customers of the bank who clubb-
ed their orders. These potatoes are to
be planted and sale for the output
has been contracted for at a dollar
bushel. At an average of eight BUSH
els to the acre the above order of po-
tatoes will plant $50 acres.
Mr.. Ray said further that nine cars
of hogs have been shipped from Car
rollton on the cooperative shipping
plan within the past few weeks, the
majority of which shipments brought
the top notch prices at st Louis to
which market they were shipped.
Speaking in a lighter vein Mr.. Ray
said that Carroll County was prepar-
ing to feed Lefore County in years
to come and to have something to eat
herself.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-22
COLLEGE GRADUATES TO HOLD
GREAT MEETING.

New York, March 22-(By Union
Associated Press)--Members of the
Yale and Harvard clubs Of New York,
representing 10000 university grad
yates, have planned great mass
meeting to be held in Madison Square
Garden tonight to create national sem
timent against delays in modifying the
forces Of the government against Ger
man injustices and insults. Both
clubs have gone on record as heartily
approving President Wilson's act In
severeing relations with Germany,
and pledged their support in the most
prompt and vigorous action that can
be taken.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-22
Supervisors ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS ON THREE KINDS OF ROAD
Roads of County Divided Into Three Groups
One Group to be Built of Gravel the Others
toBe Decided Upon When Bids Opened.

miles.
Sidon to Shell Bluff bridge by South
worth, 600 miles.
Guide to Morgan-Swift road, 7.19
miles.
Plans and specifications for the
roads mentioned are on file with the
Chancery Clerk and bids will be re-
ceived either for part or all of the
work prior to the meeting of the
Board on April 23rd. A certified
check for $1,000 must accompany each
bid and the successful bidder will be
required to give bond according to
law.
The Board also, advertised for bids
for sand and gravel for the construc-
ton of the highways, the same to be
opened at the special meeting in April.
The Board adopted the plans and
specifications prepared by the County
Highway Engineer and ordered them
filed in the office of the Chancery
Clerk.
By resolution the Board adopted
the seal of the Chancery Court OF
Lefore County as the official seal Of
the County and the clerk was order
ed to impress the seal on the road
bonds as required by law.
All of the Supervisors were present
at this meeting. The Board adjourn
ed shortly after noon until the first
Monday in April, the regular monthly
meeting date.
The kind Of roads to be built with
the 100000 bond issue has proven a
question Of much anxiety in the couf-
ty and while at first only the normal
interest was taken in the matter Y
has now come to be the question q
first consideration with almost every
one in the county. When the bonds
were voted it was generally UNDER
stood that the issue was TO build grav-
el roads all over the county and those
voting for the issue voted for it with
that understanding. When the time
came to issue the bonds and start to
work on the roads little new interest
was taken except to remember the
amount to be spent and to think Of the
| good roads to be used. The impres.
sion was that all had been decided
except to sell the bonds and write sne
warrants for the work.
The discussion. .as I chow the money
should be spent and the kind OF road
to be built came as q distinct sur.
prise to q majority Of the people OF
the county and interest In the final ds'
cision Of the Board and Commission
srs has been growing
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-22
(Bv Associated Press)

The French troops nave come Il"
.ontact with the main German army
~ what may prove to be the initial
80 in the greatest battle in history
I. Z, opened before the gates Of Lafere.
~ the first time since the great
re,mar, retreat began patrol and rear
s,,.rd fighting has given away to the
.hurder Z of artillery and the clash
j major forces. The Germans are
making a stand on a line running
north and south through Lefere.
What may prove to be the opening
Il new German offensive on the
pn.sian front was reported today in
the Russian official statement. The
corman attack was delivered at the
rortbern end of the front in the re-
cion at Wilma. The Russian position
vas preached but afterwards the Ger
mans were driven out of the village
they occupied. Part Of the position
remained in their hands. The Ger
mans claim the Russians position was
penetrated as far as the second line.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-22
NO NEW CARDINALS AT THIS
CONSISTORY.

Rome, March 22-(By Union Asso-
ciated Press)-Pope Benedict has call
ed a consistory to meet today. 1t is
held only for the appointment of bish-
opsand no cardinals will be named.
1t is not believed that any reference
will be made to the international sit
uation in the Pope's allocution, al
though it would not be surprising if
he changed his mind at the last min
ute.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-22
(By Associated Press)

Washington, March 22-With Con-
gress called to convene in extraordin-
ary session on April second, to con-
slider further steps to meet Germany's
ruthless submarine warfare, admins
tration officials are waiting today with
anxiety future developments in the
situation. It is realized that between
now and the ASSEMBLING of Congress
the days are pregnant with tremen-
dous import to the United States.
President Wilson is believed to be
preparing his address to Congress to
show that war has actually existed for
some time. Congress probably will
appropriate half billion dollars for
national defense and authorize the
President to use the armed forced of
the government against the enemy
Technically this will amount to dec
laration Of war. Whether the United
States will enter into the war in the
full sense depends upon the extent
which Germany continues unlawful
aggression with her submarines.
Steps to put the country in state
of preparedness went forward rapidly
today.
Offers of mediation to prevent act
ual war between the United States
and Germany is expected as the next
development. Administration officials
heard today that European neutral
was contemplating such plan and
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-22
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.
DAILY COTTON LETTER.


New Orleans, March 22-Overnight
political news was less favorable and
found expression in lower Liverpool,
where futures were about 10 lower
than due, with spot quotations three
lower; sales 5000 bales. Washington
press says the former Russian En-
peror and Empress were made prison.
ers. There is uneasiness over the
probability of crippling Russia's mil
itary strength, or the possibility OF
separate peace. 1t is feared long
period of unrest may follow in Rus
sia internal affairs, crippling the
country's resources for war. Against
this, there was news from Amsterdam
of bread riots in Berlin and Of renewal
Of peace proposals. A London report
saws war declaration on the part OF
Germany is expected within 4S hours.
Washington says that a>state OF war
exists without specific declaration.
Weather conditions were again un-
favorable. General rainfall east Of
the river, no rain west. The Pacific
coast clears 1000 for Japan. Our
market opened about 6 lower, recov-
cred the loss and then declined 13
points on less support and a tendency
to sell for reaction on politics and bet
ter weather prospects. Following the
recent sharp advance feeling is re-
dictionary but the firmness of the spot
situation gives the market strong
hold. Demand for spots continues ac-
tive and trading is entirely at the
holders command.
], F. CLARKE & co.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-22

j. NEST OF SPIES
Russian Paper Exposes Court Clique
Special Committee to Investi-
gate Crimes.
(By Associated Press)

Petrograd, March 22-The Russkia
VOLTA, in a long article, exposes what
it terms as the court clique and al
leges that Tsaskoe-S -Selo castle was a
"nest Of German spies" The paper
says that special committee has
been appointed to investigate the
crimes committed by former minis
ters during the last "Bachanalian
night mare during the years of the
dynasty to which Rasputin put the
final touches"