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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08

Alaskan Natives Probably ~ supsrsti.
tIeus as Any Race on the
Face Of the Earth.

In Alnskn the natives have all kinds
" supersiltious beliefs. They believe
that everything hns spirit. md that
these spirits must be respected ar else
had luck will come to them. For In
sinnce. they must not throw nwny any
old clothing. nor burn II. for that would
be- the snme m destroying n part "
themselves. They must mnko y. bundle
of the old clothes and put II an the
branches ~ aslnrgo spruce tree out
side the village. All nsh homes nrc
carefully put away IN n basket 10 be-
inlsen out 10 the middle OF n river,
stream or lake and there thrown over
hoard. This IN done 10 TINT every
single bone, nftcr II Is put back into
the wnfer, viii turn Into n fish. and
this Il sure 10 keep up the supply.
When child IN born the father
hns 10 put AWAY all tools thai are
innde ~ Iron ~ steel and Is not Al'
lowed 10 use them for 20 days. Dur
Ing that time he II not allowed 10 10
out .Ide 10 do nny work or amy hunt
Ing. Should he do any ~ these things
II would surely cause the death of the
bnby. when child dies II Il not
buried. brt is wrapped IN bundle and
placed nj the foot OF spruce snplIns.
II the tree dies within year the
spirit of the child dies nlso.
when grown person dies the body
" kept NJ least three days In the room
IN which II has died. When the time
for burial comes the body II buried on
a hillside or n high bank facing the
river. There II the village of departed
spirits on the side fncing the river and
on the other side the spirits Of the
/ dogs who have died and who belong TO
the people whose spirits nre there.
The spirit Of mn old woman takes care
OF these dogs.--Southern Workman.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08

Voluntary Universal Training HsIps
Very Materially In AmsrL
eanlzatlon.

How far the people Of the Pacific
island Of Guam have progressed In the
process Of Americanixation II indIcat-
"a IN the current Issue ~ the Guam
News Letter. copies OF which have re-
Gently reached Seattle. Wash. the
PostIntelligencer Of thnt city states.
The island. which In our cable outpost
for the Philippine islands and the ori.
ent. IN governed by Capt. Roy q. Smith
Of the American navy. under the over
sight Of the navy department. Cap
tain Smith seems 60 be developing d
very ardent brand OF AmericnnIsn
among the islnnd people. who nre
known IN Chnmorros and have q
strong admlxture of Spanish blood.
The News Letter describes the cele.
bration OF washington's birthday In
Guam. to which the people nocked
from all parts Of the island. coming
by launch. owing 10 the absence Of amy
island highway system. The proceeds
Of the various enterprises. amounting
20 si.270.65. were donated 10 the Red
Cross. and we gather that the program
OF amusement was purely American.
For Instance, the "hot dog" stand
realized Si0s.Dt; Buffers soda. si5s..
90; knock the cut down. Sii2.07; the
moving picture show. s7b.D0; the jit-
ncy dance. $4,000; wheel of fortune.
sibO.i0; Lemonade stand, S720a; bnse-
ball gnne. 5000. From nll sources
the Red Cross received $1,000. and
subscriptions were given for $4,000 In
Liberty bonds.
More than this. the island militia
had its FIRST parade. Some time ngo
Governor Smith put into effect uni
yersal military training law 1T the re-
quest Of the people. this being the
first portion Of American territory In
which such law hns been made eifec-
tive. There are 1000 miIIlinmen. the
government supplying guns and am
munitlon nnd the regular khnkl uni
form of the United States army. Seven
per cent of Guam's population In In
the milltin. Mt which rate. II we OF the
mainland kept up with the Cbnmorros,
We should have an army of 7l0OO.OO0.
The flags aud floats cf the parade In
duccd u tremendous enthusiasm IN
the populace.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08
First War Stamp Bank Built

The first building In the United
States to be erected as war savings
stamp bank has been built nj Oklahoma
City, Okla. Every piece Of lumber and
article Of furniture going into the
bank have been donated by business
firms OF the city. and the workmen
erecting the building were paid In baby
bonds. The building stands on one Of
the downtown streets and Is devoted
exclusively to the sale Of war savings
and thrift stamps.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08
PIesens Broke vp ! Monopoly.


One Of the queer things about the
nutmeg is the romantic way in which
nature thwarted the Dutch attempt to
establish q complete monopoly Of the
spice. They own the Banda islands,
where most Of the nutmeg trees grow.
and at one time they wanted to pre-
vent everyone else from raising the
spice. SO to keep up prices and to
induce other planters on other islands
to cut down their plantations the
Dutch at one time burned three piles
Of nutmegs, each Of them snld to have
been MS big as an average church.
They induced other planters to join
with them and II soon seemed as
though they were killing all competi'
tlOn.
Then nature took a hand. In thu
game. A large pigeon Of the islands
which was extremely fond Of mace
carried the seeds to all the surround
ing lands, even to the mainland .oi
Asia. Nutmeg trees began to grow
wild In numerous places and all danger
Of . monopoly was removed.-Bostor
Pp6t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08

~ tie Spectator ihepks ars dne for
two ebterprisins pll ltenslatlons. one
belonging to the seb2 iphoolboy howl
err. and the other tlHpg from an
attempt At French part Of a
mess sergeant.
The menu one day announced ''im-
beetle rod" ~ the piece de resistance.
the riddle being solved BY the appear
ance Of roast goose. It 10 Just possible
that the sergeant nourished some re-
sentiment against that particular
goose. but Il was generally thought
that >the imbecile roti had Z resulted
from half hosr or so spent with q
French-EnglIsh dictionary.
The schcolboy added to the hilarity
Of nations by rendering the Horatlan
line: "Post equitem sedet atra Cura'
as: "After horse exercise the black
lady sits down with care."- Christian
Science Monitor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08
lx''.. 2'.>1


Among the newest assortment Of
blouses are some from Paris which In
dicate a marked preference for fne
materials and simple lines.
There are models made Of handker-
chief linen whose only trimming is In
hand fagoting; others are delicately
trimmed with drawn work or nave in.
sets Of real filet lace.
The new high collar Is featured, al.
though in difference to the wishes OF
many American women Paris has sent
blouses that have the familiar v neck
with the sailor or round collar. j..
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08
Dimensions Of the Vatican.

The Vatican. including n number Of
connected buildings. erected az differ
ent periods. coversia space Of l,151 by
761 feet and has 200 stnIrways. 20
courts and 1922 rooms. No statement
has heen made of the number Of serv-
ants employed there.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08

FOR RENT-6-room house. almost
furnished, modern. Large yard
for chickens. Sleepins room out
side for three beds. Rent. $3.50.
Inquire Mr. Day, corner Fifth and
Evelyn. ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08

FURNlSHED-Five room bunga-
low finely furnished. good shade.
ARTHUR H. Denison. els II ST..
96 n.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08

FOR RENT-Furnished modern s.
room cottage, gls and garage.
Mrs. @. p. Jester, 215 c st.. Phone
168-R. 0Otf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08

wANTED--Four timber fallers at
once. best Of wages. Apply A. L.
Edgerton or c. w. Ament. 01tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08
WANTED

.WANTED-TWO good pack burros.
Address r. w. Ross. Grants Pass.
Oregon. 05
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08

PROMOTER UNDER SUSPICION
Nsrrow.MIndsd Police offieIaI Pre-
tsnds 10 Think osms Not gntlrssy
nnoesnt--AristIds Barbotin Protests
That Hs 10 . Much MIsundsrsteed
PhIlsnthroplst--PoIIcs Butt In on
Al ktIs Schemes.
Aristide BarbotIn is in trouble agai'

Aristide BarbotIn IL In trouble again
In Paris. lie protests that he In =
much misunderstood philanthropisi.
II occurred 10 the thoughtful Aris-
tide that there must be hundreds OF
travellers aud visitors In Paris who
would have no safe refuge when the
alarm was sounded for an air raid. No
he leased In one Of the principal streets,
aeyefaI excellent cellars. He furIlhucu
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08

Since the war he has had equally
pad luck. He started patriotic res
taurant for high class patronage. The
prices were high and the service wes
excellent. but meat. vegetables and
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08
To RENT

FOR RENT-6-roon mouse with
bath and large garden planted.
200 Foundry street. Inquire op-
posite. or Moss renting agency.
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08
The CaSfr-nia and Oregon
Coast Railroad Company
TIME CARD
Daily except Sunday
Effective May 1, 1913

praiA l lv. Grants Pass. 90 y. m.
Train 2 lv. Waters Creek SEQ p. N.
AL trains leave Grants Pass from
ne corner of @ and Eighth streets.
opposite the Southern Pacific depot.
rc- all Information regardiug
.reigls ana passenger service call at
the oHce OF fhe company. Eundburg
bunting. or phone i31 for same.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-08
Classified Advertising


OR sALE-179 Angora goats and
kids. For particulars address y.
II. Wise. Kerby. Ore. sstl
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
BEANS, BEANS, BEANS

Did you eucr eat a Dupre bean, a These and many other varieties are growing in the garden of Alderman at-large Joseph Lapalme. The new brands of beans came about in this manner The alderman is popular gentleman and has many friends. These friends, or a good number of them, insisted on giving him seed for his garden All offered beans. In order to please the benefcient bean bestowers the alderman accepted their well-meant gifts and planted them. Sc that he might distinguish the va lieties and knowing no other names, the alderman called each lot after the doHar hence he bas the Dupre bean the Bruno bcan. the ppu8ier bean and so on He can have beans for his breakfast. beans for his dinner, and beans for his supper, and then more beans, without eating the same varie. ". He has long beans and short beans, ttin beans and fat beans, bean less pods and podless beans, all in one garden. some on poles, some crawling along the ground; there are beans ev- anywhere in Joe's garden, and every bean, or variety of beans bears the name of a north end citizen.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
"Join the Fighting Fourth" "
WALTER L. MAIN FASHION
 PLATE SHOWS

Representatives of the Walter L. Main Fashion Plate Shows have com pleted all arrangements for the ap- pearance of that World-Famous en- terprise in Putnam.
 For more than a decade the Walter L. Main Shows have maintained a prominent place in the front ranks of American shows because of it's unus- ual characteristics as Circus; it's es- sertial quality of Different from the other shows" it's fine menagerie and it's great display of horses. What then may be expected when it is announc- ed that we are to be treated to such an exhibition. Surely the patrons of tented amusements will be justified in expecting an unusually meritorious performance and there will be surpris- ing exhibitions of trained animals and skilful performers such as they have never before witnessed
 The Walter l.. Main rn~hioo p'~4- Shows will exhibit in Putnam on W ed. nesday, Sept 4, giving two complete performances at and D. m. Also a grand spectacular street parade al 12 o'clock noon. Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
Dexter NJ Bannister Dead

Dexter T Eaaaistef dieA last sfi day Uen8H at his home from heart trouble He had been n failire health for year or SO. hut his death was shock ta his family and friends. as he Was unusually aedve fhe 5aY be fore Air BaHaistef vas born ip Btaosasla Mas. - Xears ago. He had been d resident If this town neal ly 60 years lie WIS twice married. his first wife being Miss Mary Eos kett She died nearly 70 years ago.
 He aftesward married Miss Helen Goburn. who survives. also two sons bv his first wife Alber of Providence, Henry of Webster His youngest son Frank died [ } years ago last January. Two brothers, Sumner ef Brookfeid, Mass. and Freeman of Amherst, Mass, also survive.
 MT. Bannister was of genial dis position, and was universally esteem ed He was a farmer and fer some years his speciality was poultry.
 The funeral was held from the church at North Woodstock Sunday at D. m, Rev Harry Lawson con ducting the services. Several selec- tions were sung by the choir.
 The bearers were (. F. Pike, c. H. Killam, NJ Riddick and E. E. Trask. Burial was in the North Woodstock cemetery
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
NORTH WOODSTOCK
Old Resident Died Friday

Dexter NJ Bannister, for many years a resident of this town, died quite suddenly last Friday morning from he4et disease Funeral services were held in the church and conduct ed be Rev H. N Lawson of Union The bearers were old time friends and neighbers.
 Burial was in the family lot near by. Mr Ba6Histef was 5s years old. He lea4es bis &lfe. two sons and two brothers
 Prof Ellery Paine has joined his family here
 Donald Gildersleeve of Norwich is the guest of L. ]. Leavitt and family
 A union Sunday school picnic will be held at Roseland Park on Aug. 28.
 Rev Roscoe Nelson of Windsor preached here in exchange with Rev. F. E Harrison
 Mrs. Herbert Richardson and chil- dren of Whitinsville spent the week end with Mrs Vesta Richardson.
 The Social Danes were entertained by Miss Euniee Hubbard last Thurs day, and q pleasant afternoon spent. Refreshments were served.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
WOODSTOCK

Philip R Dean has been in New York 2 few days this week.
 ". C Child and family. with Nr- and Arz. Ellis, are camping for a week
 THe Seaman family has returned from q two weeks ouinr in Chat ham
 lahn Clark and wife and ". J. EiHdemaa and wife motorei to Slo- cum R. L, for day recently
 Miss Chandler and Mrs. Wood have been guests of Mrs. Paine of Abing- ton and motored to Hartford Wed nesday.
 IL was a great privilege to listen to the solo singing of Miss Mabe Riteh at both morning and evening services.
 Rev F. B. Harrison exchanged pull pits on Sunday with Rev H. A. Nel son of Windsor, who gave his hearers a very strong sermon. He is spend ing the week with the Harrison fam. ily
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
EAST WOODSTOCK

Miss Harrictt Hubbard is visiting relatives at the Nejghborhood.
 Miss Nellie Pratt was in Putnam las. week attending Chautauqua.
 Charles Sweason. who has been i'll with PleusiSy. is slowly improving.
 Miss Ethel Jpnam Is visiting her cousin, Mrs. H E Bannister m Web ster
 E l.. Spencer, wife and two daugh- ters of Worcester are visiting J Spen- cer and wife.
 Eva Farrows accompanied her grandfather to Waterbury for visit of two weeks.
 L. H Lindeman and daughters spent the weekend with Henry LindemAn and wife in Slocum. R. l.
 Mr and Mrs. Carl Danielson re turned Saturday from their honey moon spent at MaShapaug Lake.
 J D Sanger. Mrs. NJ B Morse. Mir and Ms Everett E. May spent "Wednesday in Worcester and Barre. Mass
 Miss Dorothy Cox has accepted a position to testh at Miss Wheeler's out Of door school in Hartford. the coming yeav.
 Ha}sey Allea ef Holden. Mass. with his daughter Hil4a. have been speudiu- q few days with L. II LIu- demau and family
 James Alaeleh. Whe has been n q camp in Mississippi for several months Las been transferred to Hampton Reads Na.
 NJ and Nrs. Everett Adams speat the week end With B r. E59x and family Mrs. Eday and Marion Al ans accompanied them home SaadN
 sIr and Mrs Harold Cox and ti4e children of Newport k. |. are spend ing vacation of two weeks with Charles GoX and family at the Gen tre
 Mrs Arthur l. Hennessy and daughter Elizabeth, Miss Caroline In ton of Marblehead Mass. are spend ing two weeks with ] s. May and family.
 Ghas H. Potter visited Corp Harry Townsend at the Marine prison in Portsmouth. N. H. William Buebee accompanied him, running his ear for him They were gone five days.
 The meeting of the Community Club was largely attended Nednes- day evening Program consisted of a piano sole. Carolyn Cox; talk by F, R Hall on My Trip to Kentucky ; vocal solo. Mrs. Stone, who respond ed to an encore. Committee appoint ed fer September: Ewart Healey. Mrs C Wetherell. Clara Eddy \ seeial hour followed with dancing. Music by Edwin Fisher. violin. De Witt Miller, piano, Clyde Miller, snare drum
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
POMFRET

Mss Loulse Warren 5s io Rosfaa.
 Fraak Arnold .s on the sick list. but Is slowly improving.
 Miss Marlba Euvard k spending q week at Pleasure Beach.
 Il H. Smitaz sisters. Mfs. Jacobs and Ms. Howard. are visiting him.
 Mrs. S. E Overlook is improving la haaltA but sill is un&er the care of . nurse
 Ms. N F. Reyes is spending two weeks Wlta her sister, Mrs. (. |. Cor don. in Franeonia. N H.
 Mrs. Hugh Lewis has gone to q South Carolina camp to see her has- band. who is in the service and unable to get furlough
 Albert Pratt and Frank Arnold are called to the colors, leaving Us Mon day for camp Probably one or two more boys will go from Pomffet at the same time.
 Mrs Darius Adams and daughter of Providence, also Mrs. Hyde, wife of a former pastor of the Gongrega- tional church, with hes daughter called on friends Wednesday.
 Rev II A. Beadle is spending his vacation with his brother at Sachem' s Head. Guilford. He will be home and occupy his pulpit Sept. L Probably Rev George Ewing will preach in the Congregational church Aug. 9.
 The Womans' Benevolent Society of the Congregational church held 8 missionary meeting Wednesday after noon Mrs George Ewing, return ed missionary, gave very interesting talk on her experiences in China.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
THE GROSyENORDALES NEWS SECTION

ordales. Dudley only got four seat tered hits of of his delivery in the first seven innings, but he received wretched support and weakened uu- der the strain in the last two innings As this was only Derry's first game as q pitcher. he will no doubt be a reSu- lar twirler in a short time
 h the fourth inning with Larmee on first. Norman hit drive past third that played hide and seek in the grass in left field. and thus Norman got a cheap home run.
 Both sides scored four runs in the first inning. All of Dudley's were un- earned. while only two of the Gros- venerdale'S were earned
 Running catches by Nygip and St Jermain featured the game A large crowd of rooterS were on hand The rubber game of the series will be played at Slater Field, Webster. in the near future The umpirinC. es- pecially that on the bases. was very moor
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23

Stanley Johnson is visiting Iu Neri- ten the present week.
 Victor Blanchette from Fort Terry visited in town over Sunday,
 George Thatcher visited his parents in Dudley, Mass, over Sunday
 Charles Lafountaine. Jr.. visited friends in Newport, R |. last week
 John Johnson of Worcester visited his mother during Saturday and Sun day
 Philip Duhamei of Camp Devens was the guest of his father a part of last week.
 Miss Helen Rich is home from col lege and Is visiting her parents, Mir and Mrs Frank Rich
 Emil Johnson of Buekley's hill en- teItained friends from Pontiac and Geatreville R. |. last Sunday.
 Fred Lafountaine and Edwin Aus tia. two of our sailor boys, visited their parents over the weekend.
 Joseph Laroche has resigned his po- sitioH iH the local weave room jn or der to accept position in Mechanics vile
 The severe storm last week did net cause nearly as much trouble here as .1 cur surrounding towns, although IL rained very hard
 E8~ara Neheea 5aaa Johnson. tazsise FHzHF5ez az5 4HHezz HFIHee ef this plaee left for Na35anXIz3s. Mass last week to train faH army 0a.k.
 Rev. Herman Olson of Waterbury visited with Mr. and Mrs JaAn F Aa- dessen last Week NH 0lsaa's par eats of Auburn, k L. also We're guests here.
 Clarence Seaver had an accident with his automobile ia front of the Grosvenordale Gompany's office last Saturday morning Luckily Mr Seaver was not hurt
 Andrew LamoreuX was slightly in jured in the mills one noon last week. Mr Lamoureux's clothes were caught between pulley and belt and serious trouble was ayerted by quick work by his fellow workers He was taken home and Dr. Roche called to see if any internal injuries could be found.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
BENEFIT WOMEN'S OVERSEAS
 HOSPITAL

Thompson Che of the mast in portant of the many war charities taae ask ones aid these days is the Nc meH's Overseas aespital. | is not necessary to speak here of its won deaful work. only to state that all iaz teeestei will have an opportunity 10 keap the cause next Tuesaay after noon. Aug. 27 On that date there will be a benefit for the hospital on the lawn at Mrs. Sherman's cottage in Thompson at 3.30 Miss Johnson of England will speak on Womeu's War Work in England There will also be music and other speakers, among them being Hon. Charles Searls. Ad- mission. 9 cents If stormy the af- fair will be held in the Town Hall.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23

 Maitland's former home before com ing to Thompson to live
 The deserter Barbour was caught at his home in East Thompson last Friday night by Sheriff Wm w Bates with a force of assistants. it being necessary to have help on account of Barbour's having prepared the house with means of escape, unless there were several to intercept him
 The union picnic on "Wednesday was one of the pleasantest and hap piest the Sunday school has ever had A very large number attended The weather was a great feature in mak- ing the days outing enjoyable. Over one hundred were present The hb- eral response by the owners of auto mobiles in the use of their ears was also greatly appreciated.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
WEST COLCHESTER

Fred Rabbit is out with his new truck.
 Miss Susie Place is spending week with friends in Pascoag. R. L
 Mrs Lewis Place and son Lewis spent Sunday in East Killingly.
 Mrs. Cyrus Place visited her moth CT, Mrs. S. F. Swan, in Providence, Sunday.
 Crawford Greene is with his daugh- ter. and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs. Ralph Sweet. in Chepachet. K. I.
 Joseph Montie was home on a fur tough Saturday and Sunday He re turned to Camp Devens Sunday night.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
BENEFIT ITALIAN WAR RELIEF
 FUND

Pomfret.-In Pomfret Hall next Monday evening there will be bene- fit for the Italian War Relief Fund. The benefit is of more than usual in terest because the speaker, Dr. Joseph Hoppin, just returned from France, will give talk on his experiences at the western front. The benefit be- gins at s30 o'clock and admission IS 50 cents
 This promises a fine evenings en- tertainment which will be both in structive and interesting. The cause being such a worthy one, the com bination warrants large gathering
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23

Two-base hits, Blain, Silk Home run, Norman. Stcrifce hits, Trible. Derry Stolen bases, j. Lornigan. Larmee, St. Jermain, Forsberg. Ray enelle, Donais. Base on balls, off Derry 1, Triple 2. Struck out, by Derry 6. Triple 12. Left on bases. Grosvenordales 4, Dudley , Passed balls, Ravenelle 1. Dwyer l. At tendance, 300. Time of game, l hr. 42 min. Umpire on balls, Coderre. Umpire on bases, Martelle Scorer, Johnson.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
EAST PUTNAM

Joseph Randall has returned from a visit in Providence
 Miss Mildred Torrey spent the weekend at her home.
 Mrs. Arthur Cutler entertained friends from Quadic Sunday
 Olin Torrey and wife and Martha Torrey called on Mrs. Julia Bowen re- gently
 E. F. Torrey, Frank Smith and stephen Smith visited Camp Devens Sunday
 Nr and Mrs Nelson Baker of Soutabridse were guests of W. H. Gady Sunday.
 Mrs A3in Chapman gave a party for her aieees, Bertha Shekleton and Elva Burrll last Frilay. Nearly all lie children in the vicinity were present