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The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Hopkins re-
ceived word from their son, one of
the boys drafted from this county,
that he is in the field artillery and
likes army life fine so far.
James D. Pound left Sunday for
Kansas, where he expects to remain
for some time. Mr.. Pound came here
last winter.
James Trainor of Elgin, Neb., ha
been here the past week visiting rela-
tives and friends.
Mrs. Joseph Brossard left Tuesday
morning for visit with friends in
Colorado Springs.
Mrs. H. X. Smedley returned the
first of the week from Pryor, Okla,
where she has been visiting her
daughter, Mrs. B. F. Roberts, for the
past month. Mrs. Roberts and baby,
Martha Frances, accompanied Mrs.
Smedley home for visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Green of La
Junta and Mrs. John Kane of Marys-
Vile, Kans., and Miss Lillian Kane
of Lamar spent Sunday with relatives
and old time friends. Mrs. Kane
and her granddaughter, Miss Lii
liam, left that night for Marsyville,
where Miss Lillian will attend
school.
Mrs. A. Y. Mock, who has been
visiting her son, Raymond, near
Olney Springs, before he reported
for duty, has returned to her home
at Lordsburg, Cal.
Miss Olive Kesterson returned
this week from Pittsfield. ILL.,, where
she has been visiting for the past
three weeks. She has resumed her
duties as operator at the telephone
exchange.
Mrs. C. d. Ellis of Elkton, Colo,
who has been visiting with the fam
lily of A. A. Ellis, returned to her
home Monday, accompanied by Mrs.
A. A. Ellis. While here the former
canned seventy-five gallons of fruit
and tomatoes, which she shipped to
her home.
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05

Mrs. d. C. Roberts will be hostess
to the members of the Thursday AT
ternoon club next Thursday after
noon. The following program will
be given:
Roll call. Current events.
Poems Illustrative of Tennyson's
Art-Mrs. d. F. Bartlett.
Charge of the Light Brigade.
Northern Farmer, "Old and New
Claribel
The Eagle.
Business Aspect of Colonization
Mrs. E. o. McCleary.
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05
DON'T LIST YOUR FARM
WITH TALLMADGE

UNLESS you want 1t sold. I am the
SOL Ind exclusive sales agent of the
farm lands belonging to the Twin
Lakes Land and Water company
We have many calls for improved
farms. If you want to sell your farm
give me an opportunity and I will
find you buyer.
My only agent or representative
is Crowley County is A. G. Bowers
nf Crowley, Colo. Write me direct
O. Srlorhone Mr. Bowers.
3. H. TALLMADGE
q First National Bank Bldg.
PUEBLO, COLO.
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05
oRDwAY SCHOOL NOTES.


ized Tor this year with the following
ohcers: President, Robert Berry,
nil; secretary, Paul Eagleton. The
tennis courts are in fine condition.
A tournament is being arranged for
the members Of the association. AS
soon as the local champions can be
selected probably q tournament will
take place with the star players of
Sugar City.
Plans are being made to organize
an Arkansas Valley league between
ordway, Sugar City, Manzanola and
Fowler for athletic purposes.
On Friday morning we were ad-
dressed on the subject, Russia" by
the Rev. Oden. This is always an in
teresting subject as our government
ard Russia are allies in the present
war. 1t is our desire to have with
us some local speaker each Friday
for such talks, which add a great
deal to the benefit of our school and
puts us in closer fellowship with our
business men.
On Tuesday morning Geneva
Mitchell and Sarah Roberts enter
tanned the student body with special
instrumental music. This was a
great treat and it is the wish of all
interested to have many other pro-
grams by the students during the
year
The Junior class has elected its
officers for the coming year as fol-
lows: President, Lorena Sewers;
secretary and treasurer. LaVera Nc
Nulty. Their pennants, which are
orange and black, are hanging in the
assembly now.
Last Friday evening the Fresh
man class gave a party at the school
building. Games were the feature
of the evening. At late hour re-
freshments, which consisted of mel
one, sherbet and cake, were served.
All who were present report an ex-
cellent time and desire for another
such gathering.
The Electric club has been reor-
ganized and the following officers
elected: President, Emerson Eagle
ton; vice president, Newton Davis;
secretary and treasurer, Kenneth
Downey 1t was decided at the last
meeting to spend part of the money
for a set Of wood and metal working
tools and work bench. The club is
also planning to fix a place in the
basement for club room. In con-
nection with the Electric club a
"code" class has been opened. A
half hour after school three times a
week is spent by the class members
in perfecting themselves in sending
and receiving the international
Morse code.
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05
HERE BUYING HORSES

George Hale, an Oklahoma City
horse buyer. was here this week a,d.
bought more than 100 head Of horses
and mules. He has a contract TO
furnish the government seversi
hundred head of animals, ,
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05
APPLES. APPLES.

Plenty of them at from 25 cen4S
to s1.25 per box, according to -
sortment. Ready for market now
One and one-hah miles northeast IA
Olney Springs. H. T. Craig.
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05
APPLES

Apples by the box or wagonload.
Ben Davis, Ganos. Missouri Pippins,
Fancy .Winesaps and Jonathans 25c
to $1.OO per box. D. c. ROBERTS.
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05
COURT HOUSE NEWS
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses issued recently
by the county clerk are as follows:
George B. Edgar of Ordway and
Miss Sadie Hitler of Garland, Kans.,
September 28.
R. A. Gouldin and Miss Helen VIII
lis, both of Karval, September IT.
c. w. Murch and Miss Carrie Belle
Hicks, both Of Great Falls, Mont,
September IT.
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05
F Princess Theater
Program for the Week

program ror ,tne Week
TONIGHT, OCT. 3. !,
Ethel Barrymore in five-reel
Metro, "The Greatest Power"
SATURDAY, OCT. 6.
vitagraph presents "Britton Of
the Seventh" military drama pic
turing Clusters Last Stand" with
the famous Fourteenth United
States cavalry in action.
MONDAY, OCT. Q.
Two-reel comedy, two-reel west
ern. a
TUESDAY, OCT. Q
Triangle prsssnts z1illian 0ish In
i"Dians II he Folliss. = 6
WEDNESDAY,, OCE. -.
\ / Nvsry .wsdnssdA patAs News;
poFd Weakly, sl1$n&eEy ef ~
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Services Sunday. October Z:

Services Sunday. October z:
Preaching, II a. M, "The Har-
vest; rally day program, Flags of
Freedom" "7:3o p. M; Sunday school,
10 a. M; Epworth league, $3.50 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening,
1880. Note change in hour of evcn-
ing services.
F. w. PIMLoTT, Pastor.
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05

FOR SALE-7-ROOM MODERN
house, furnace, fine basement, gar
age. lawn, shade and both water sys-
tens. D. F. Bartlett.
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05

Up to the present time 453 auto
mobile licenses have been issued in
Crowley county and at the rate they
are coming there will be enough
more to make it 500 for the year.
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05

Typewriter ribbons for sale at The
New Era office.
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05

FOR SALE, COTTONWOOD BRIDGE
lumber and building material, al
so fire wood s1.oo per load. w. E.
Thomas, miles south Of Ordway. -2S
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05

PEACHES FOR SALE
]. T. Hester has big crop of
peaches and will sell at the orchards,
Box Springs district.
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05

RESIDENCE FOR SALE
If taken in the next sixty days,
you'll get bargain for we will sac
rifice to make quick sale. ]. L. Muir
ray, Ordway. 1912
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05

ONE TRACTOR ATTACHMENT FOR
Ford and one Oliver gang disc
plow, new; have to sell at once. One
mile east of Lackey ranch, miles
west of Slawson's store. v. G. Park.
Rt 2, or inquire of carrier Route 2.
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05

ENSILAGE FOR SALE
I have 200 tons fine corn ensilage;
heavy grain. F. S. Miller, Phone
65R4 10-5
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05

Miss M. Elizabeth Bingham of near
Sugar City was adjudged insane in
the county court this week and will
be cared for at Woodcroft hospital
until further order of the court.
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05

Sell it by advertising.
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05

sued by the county clerk during the
month of September, and it wasn't
very dry month either. Butthen
the season for deep seated colds is
here and a little prevention is good
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
FERRY DALE.

A blanket OF about II inches OF
snow covers the ground hero Ia, this
writing. and good prospac. Tor II
being deeper an II Is SIN showing.
The infant son OF NJ and Ms
+. n. Robertson. who has been on
the sick list for the past week with
something resembling measles, ia
improving slowly.
We hear that Mr., and Mrs Rolla
Stevenson. who are at present To-
Gated In Arizona. contemplate NOV
ing to this community In the near
future, and try farming.
G. II. Grimm made trip to Grants
Pass Wednesday.
The regular correspondent OF
Ferrydale being on duty. on account
OF being absent from the community.
makes news items rather limited
from this place.
The nelghborhood was treated tc
plenty OF noise Thursday night.
through the medium OF tin cans.
cowbells. guns and the vocal chords
OF bunch OF boys, who were ont
to charivari the bride and groom.
Mr., and Mrs, p. T. Everton.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
ONE MEATlESS DAY
. A WEEK IN LONDON

London. Feb. 22.---Half n dozen or
more Of London's clubs led the way
today TO one mcatlcss day week.
The day selected was Friday. Meals
at all these clubs viii be purely veg
ctarian on Fridays hereafter, \
number OF other clubs were expected
to follow suit,
The plan Is one OF many oxpe-
dlents suggested by the food control
ler. Lord Devonport, to reduce the
maximum weekly meat consumption
to M pounds per person.
Unless this limit is generally
adopted throughout England, II Ia
frankly admitted that compulsory
ratloning Will be rcsortcd to,
Several London clubs were among
the first TO curtail the number OF
courses per meal m suggested In one
OF the requests OF the government for
general economy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
COLONIAL PARTY BY
THE EASTERN STAR

\ most delightful evening was
spent at the Masonic hail Wednesday,
when the young people OF the order
OF the Eastern Star we're honored by
Colonial party. OF the 80 or more
present many were dressed in col
onial costume and others in costumes
OF later date but none the less an
cient in appearance. IN enjoyable
program was given including songs
by Mrs A. s. Barnes and A. K. Cass,
a reading by Mrs Basler and two
selections by Master Don Barnes on
the violin, accompanied by A. s.
Barnes with the cello, Jos Wharton
with the clarinet and Mrs. Sabin on
the piano. The minuet by eight
young ladies' dressed in faithful col.
onial costumes, four representing
gentlemen, was most beautiful. The.
stately grace and dignity OF the step
In perfect time with the music, and Of
the rendition Of the Minute" by
Mrs. Sam Baker, held the audience
spellbound, and at the close was
greeted with generous applause.
A lunch consisting OF fruit salad
Ice cream, cake and cocoa. was ser
we'd In the flag-bedecked banquet
room, and followed by the singing OF
patriotic airs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
SEATTLE LABOR LEADERS
ENDORSE PUBLIC MARKET

Seattle. Feb. 22.--lIigh foodstnfI
prices have resulted In u campaign
OF street speeches by forty labor lead
ers endorsing the $500. 900 municipal
market system. which will be submit.
ted to voters here March O. II II
passes the city will contract for large
amounts Of perlshable foodsturs
from farmers, and sell them at n min
imum cost. The plan was worked ont
by a committee OF labor men with
the cooperation OF University OF
Washington faculty members.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
AMERICANS WE'RE ABOARD
TORPEDOED SWEDISH SIM

Washington, Feb. 22. Five Am
orleans were aboard the Swedish
steamship Skogland. sunk by n sub
marine of the coast of Spain on Feb
ruary rs, Consul Hurst at Barcelona
reported to the state department to-
day The Skagland sailed from Nor
folk with cargo OF coal for Bag
noll. Italy.
sonsul Hurst reported that the
ship was stopped six miles south OF
Parag0na, at @ a. m. February rs,
The crew OF 20 men. Ave OF which
were Americans, was permitted ten
minutes to leave the vessel. The
submarine crew then sank her with
q bomb. None OF the crew was re-
ported injured and they we're land
ed a Paragona shortly afterward.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
CHIEF Of PRESTON
PEAK IS IN TOWN

A, G. Hoofer, mayor. city council
police department and street sweeper
OF Preston Peak, sin the city today,
having just arrived from his minlng
property on Main street OF Preston
Peak, Mr., Hooier SAYS that there Is
from four to five feet of snow In tho
mountains, with more now falling
He reports great activity IN the Aappy
Camp district, whore the Grey Eagle
mine has recently come into the pos.
session OF eastern interests. About
zoo men are now given employment
through the activity OF the Grey
Eagle, and work Is being planned up-
on scale that indicates large de.
velopment during the coming season,
Equipment for the mine In the way
of compressor plant and other ma
chinery Is being hauled In from Horn
brook and Yreka, contracts calling
for the delivery OF 500. 900 pounds
OF freight II Is costing $50 per ton
to take this freight to the mine.
Mr., Hoofcr says that II Is OF course
evident that the question OF trans.
portation will be settled or tho de.
velopment of the Grey Eagle could
not proceed. II has heretofore been
announced that the company headed
by Mr., Thompson. OF New York.
owners of the Grey Eagle. Intended
To connect with the Grants Pass and
Crescent iCty railroad. and also that
the entire line was being financed by
these people, Mr. Hoofer is conf.
dent that the plan OF development
will include also the construction Of
a smelter at the coast to which all
the copper ore OF the Preston Peak
Takilma and Blue Ledge districts will
find It's way
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22

w. F. Gloeckner went to Ashland
this afternoon for several days.
Samuel Mathis was in the city for
a short time today from Rogue River.
W. W. Gates. Of Kerby. Is a bus
iness visitor in the city for few
days.
A. U. Fields left this afternoon for
Medford to spend the next few days
on business.
Joesph Ponsler. OF Holland, is
spending short time in the city
stopping at the Grants Pass hotel.
P. B. Delano. general manager OF
the c. & o. c. railroad. left last night
for several days business trip to
Portland.
A. G. Churchwood returned this
afternoon from his Panther creek
mine.~ The snow became several feet
deep and work was discontinued.
Lieutenant-Colonel T. w. Scott, OF
the Salvation Army left this morning
for Portland and Seattle. He gave
a talk here last night at the local
Salvation Army hall A good attend
ance was present and two conversions
are reported
p. NJ. Troy. Of Olympia. Wash.
returning home from San Francisco
stopped OF here this morning to spend
the day with Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton
Rowell. Mr.. Troy is a brother-in-
law OF Mrs. Rowell. and is a prom,
inent attorney. the president OF one
Of the banks and Of the Chamber OF
Commerce OF his home city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
Personal AND AND LOCAL

Miss Belle Dingler. of Hugo. spent
Wednesday in the city visiting with
friends.
For q hearty laugh come to the
Peddlers' Parade. sS4
]. G. Hamilton spent several days
at Medford visiting. returning here
last night.
Lester Aldridge left this morning
for Penoyor, where he will work in
the mills.
P. B. Herman, who has been spend
ing several days at Granada. returned
last night.
Extra values in ladies' union suits
on sale at soc. Mrs. Rehkopf. s70tt
c. NJ. McDougall came in last night
from Kerby and will spend several
days in the city.
H. Schupp, OF Takilma. is spending
short time in the city. stopping at
the Josephine.
Miss Ethel Morgan went to Rose
burg this morning to visit for short
time her sister, Mrs. Harry Cook.
Give the children a treat. Bring
them to the Peddlers' Parade. sS4
Mrs. I. L. Sill left this morning for
Portland and will spend the next few
months visiting there with her child
rem.
c. l.. Clevenger. Of the California
Oregon Power company, spent the day
at Gold Hill attending to business
for the company.
G. w. Steele and Frank Williams
left last night for Mill City, where
they will work for the Southern Pa
cifc for the next month.
You can use your pennies at the
Peddlers' Parade. 9S4
Miss May Wilson returned last
night to her home at Eugene after
visiting in the city with Mrs. l.. Les
ter and at the Rev. s. A. Douglas
home, for several days.
J. r. Closton returned last night
from Ashland where he has been
working for the Utah-Idaho Sugar
company. The snow OF the last few
days has made It impossible to go
ahead with the work OF getting the
beet fields ready for planting.
Shipment OF new spring coats Just
received at Mrs. E. Rehkopf's. 75tf
: ]. W. Lucas is spending a short
time in the city from Montague. Mr..
Lucas is interested in the Mt. Shasta
Land and Irrigation company. He
states that the new town OF Granada
is growing rapidly, large number
OF fine houses being built.
Get shine at the Peddlers'
Parade. 9s4
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
Return to Southern Oregon

Return to Southern Oregon
J. B. Caldwell and sons. Alvin and
Joel. are in the city from Grangeville
Idaho, and may locate here. The
Caldwells were formerly residents OF
southern Oregon. having lived at Can
yonville. The elder Caldwell says ne
was acquainted with Grants Pass
when the only means OF transporta-
tion was the stage. the railroad at
that time being built only to Rose
burg. They have recently heard so
much about Grants Pass as the COM
ing metropolis OF southern Oregon
that they desired to return here. and
may take up their residence
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22

One'bnlf cupful Of bran, one and one
half cupfuls OF Gour, one.luarter cup.
ful OF sugar, one tablespoonful OF but.
ter one egg, one ruprul Of milk. one
teaspoonful OF salt. -four teaspoonfuls
OF baking powder. sift the -four. bak
Ing powder. sugar and then the bran
together; add milk gradually. then
well beaten egg and melted butter
Bake In hot oven IN gem or Iron pans
twenty 10 thirty minutes
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
Heavy Snow At Hays Hill--

NJ. ], Anderson came In from the
Twohy camp In the illinois velley.
and reports a snow fall OF about i6
inches throughout the valley. Over
Hayes Hin the snow is Two feet deep.
and the stage had considerable dif-
ficulty in getting through this morn
ing. Some OF the orv-hauling teams
have been laid OF because OF the
condition Of the roads.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
Lenten Sermon Series

A series OF Lenten sermons has
been announced by Bethany Presby-
terian church, to be given by their
minister, beginning Sunday morning.
The series will continue each Sunday
morning up to and including Easter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
Wardrobe to Remove

After March lst we will be located
at 315 North Sixth street in build
ing formerly occupied By Mason's
Cleaning G. 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, 1917-02-22
Dr. Goble Mt kerby--

DR., J. G. Gdble. the well known
optician. will be at Kerby for about
Is days. II you need glasses. see
me. We have our own grinding
plant at Medford and can give quick
and efficient service, Twenty years
experience. Office at Pioneer Hotel,
Phone and make engagement II YOU
wish. My glasses are guaranteed to
fit. ss6
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
Delinquent Taxes

The publication OF tho Delinquent;
tax list will he commenced on We'd
nesday, February IS, To avoid ex-
pense OF publication taxes must be
paid not later than Tuesday noon.
9SS GEO. LEWIS, sheriff.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22

Pomona Meeting rostronc,l--
Owing to the condition OF the roads
following the recent storms, the
special meeting OF Pomona grange,
called for Saturday, rss been post
poned till further notice.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22

Mex Nihley has purchased n five
passenger Chalmers six through o. V.
Myers OF the A. W. Walker Co.. oi
Medrord. Mr. Myers has also sold a
Chalmers roadster In this city, but
has not yet delivered Il.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
The Peddleis' Parade

Friday evening, February 23, at
the NJ. +. church parlors at o'clock
Admission 10c. 9S4
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
Cruel.

Doesn't It annoy you TO hear q wo.
man talking slnngf"
"why mention slang especially ~.
Exchange,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
Music Club Recital

Music Club Recital
Tuesday evening. February 81, the
Grants Pass Music club will give q
patriotic concert in the Commercial
club rooms, to which the general pub
lie is invited.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
Safety First

II you want clean. pure milk from
tuberculin tested cows, buy from the
Englewood dairy. Phone 222. sOtf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
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COMING EvENTs
) ! ! ! 4 \ / / 4 / L L 4 4 :,

Feb. "a. Saturday--Children's story
hour at the public library at 1880
a. M. Mrs. Cass will tell the stories,
Feb. 81. Tuesday-Music club con.
cert In Commercial club rooms at
p. m.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
Dance at the Waldorf

Washington's birthday. Thursday
February %. Tickets sl00. Dane
ing from 3 to /, 9Sl
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22

BARGAINS In Petaluma incubators
that have been used and thro-
oughly tested. l26 egg. $500;
2l6 egg, $500; 32i egg. $23.00.
Every machine guaranteed Cramer
Bros. 90
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22

A classified ad will give results.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22

Rain IN Shinc--
Snow or fog, We'll dance at Murphy
Saturday, February -. sS5
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22

\ TWO CYLINDER Maxwell run
about in good condition for sale
cheap at $l25.0O. Just the car
TO use In canyassing, Inquire az
Cramer Bros. Og
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
A Difference

A Difference.
II hear You have been visiting
fricnds?"
"No. relatives
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-22
NEW TO-DAY

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