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THE MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEMu, OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 3009. What Do You Know About This? -M- PRIZE WINNERS OF KljLWLEDGE COMPETITION. First Prize Pewless Talkophonc . $25.00 Mrs. Joe Dcrry, 507 South Holly street. Second Prize Trade Order Mackey's Studio 5.00 Mrs: Luclle R. Conrad. Third Prize Trade Order Mackey's Studio 3.00 -r Lottie V. Samuels. Fourth Prize Dally Mall Tribune, Six Months 3.00. . Boyd Kelzur. An Fifth Prize Cash i-00 Mrs. Charles Talent, 437 South Fir Street. Sixth Prize-Cash I-00 Mrs. Jannlta Crawford, 30 South Laurel Street. Seventh Prize Cash I-00 Mrs. J. L. Demmcr. Eighth Prize Cash '-00 Miss Jane Clara Romig. . f NUlIBin i Then? - . city of mare commodious room In n nw WW' Mord one larRe Look and station), y J JjJSj "Scntlotf. nTsohTs'new location. This nUr: which carries also a beautiful line i KOutlemiui was formerly connected with of rt poods, pictures anil frames. ' Slin j.'nlncseo's famous Jewelry estnti JmonR the refined ami cultivated faml- , ushment Shrtve & Co Also was In V-t 'list comprise the population of the , business nt San Uuls Obispo. Oil., where val!ev is n fruitful field for tho sale of iht Wns official Inspector of watches for tho thlncs which appeal to the Intel- the S. V Co. Ills business has built up lip. - . and the store Is soon to Ft) rend , very rapidly and Is grow-in? larper every ou' - to more room. They are also head- ,jRV. lie carries a larpe line of poods iu-' r for the Knslmnn kodaks and and manufactures to order Any deslcn sui .!'.. Also a beautiful lino of Hook-, in mind he will perfect for you. He v,.' - .lottery 1-eauttful at all times, es- ! win lie clad to meet your wants for hol pecialty attractive at holiday time. AVhat i i,is- KOods. is the name of this store? Whore Is It Geo. A. Bntt. 135 W. Main st. New lOCHt.-.l? location, 202 VT. Main it. aVrdford Book Store, 309 E. Main st. I mTMBEB 12 Here Is where you make :,..,- .irdtrh Thev claim you IIIU . w. . , tf, b' . he Is also In tue marnei 10 sen von lust what you want. He Is a young ri i fair and square dealer, a name of Orecon and a resident of this vl Hrftv for 5 1-1 years. He is not cum bered with a big barn or stable, but he Tirob" W y does more business alone this llr thnn many who are. He has a -Q-(. fruit ranch near town and he keeps Tils capital turning by dome ijaminK. i is always reu m " T.T.,if. anil ri-jiip.-tv. 2 K C. Bonney, 338 N. rront st. OTMBEE 3 Kvery Improvement that tends to lighten, the household work of the women should be welcome. The fire less cooker and permanent hot water rnolr.. which heats and keeps hot your water at 60 per cent of the fuel cost. Is one of the loncest and most Important Ktens that has been taken wman kind and the household. Thev should Tiot t listless about learning of It. They nue- to h enthusiastic about It. for it will neutralize their most tense house hold responsibility A central Agent of this treat invention non- ha them on o-MMtlon In Medford. Go and s" them. Thv nr not expenslv- s-d If TntHnc to see them. TT JJS! be latest . "ehtinc Ptejnhea . j hett th" elwtrlr llliimMl Ttrhat T """ 'hi" ccntleman? -1- t-et IH'"""" , . y nr. -omrlrnay. all VT. Main st. CTTMBBK 4 vniere and from whom w-Mnt tallorlnir In fw"?7p ell known honse hw -bee- doHc busl- t.H to this tailor v tile e He Is a tali .Zrl'rrZn a iaree" II- of Im nHc fabrics In the lat "''r- i0""slc fabri Sd -kv "d the line s njrtlcul-j-ly nn lvl and fit win np 5r-..rs the most nartlculsr attention t,ri cven to the details of each par- v w. rlfert, the ProyrsilTe TaUor, 10 Tront st. NTTMBEB 5 One of the oldest realty romnles in Medford has at Ibis time a centleman who has tt"tn iZ-'flM with the nope niver valley for 25 years. He has had prsc Ica I ex-i,H-Cp n the development of Its won-il-f-l resources In -arioiis canacltlea. I jo vows the true value of the soil. Its mlaptnblUtv for specific n".0"''". and is o-o of tho best nosted men In ' Oregon on Isnd values. He Is a safe man for eltbe- the new comer or the resident to eo.msol with either In ,bu'lnp,t.B''l jn tie makes a specialty of fnilt and . nifs'fa Innds and has possibly the best ?r--.'al list for sale In this sec Ion. a I ve r'mo of company, name of this centle rnn" and location of office. p-JijliTM Un4Co,W HC Holmes, 11 r Central . rTTMBEK C "What Is th name and . locat'on of the drutr store that ha; the nll-nluht service' At any hour of the lav or nlcht you can reach them hy ribnne and vnur order will be promptly ilell'-ercd. This Is something to be re r,pn,,rCii in the hour of dim trouble it will afford vou relief In this druir store will be found the purest pf druRS ami chemicals, the most complete line of nroprletary medicines and cosmetics p-'l the largest assortment of sundries. Th most consclcnclous accuracy pre vails In the fininc of physicians pre ncrlntlons. This pharmacy was formerly on Vnln street, but It Is now nearer the posofflce Olve Its name nnd location. Medford Pharmacy, 22 K. Central ave. ICTJMBEB 7 This is one of the ex clusive dry RoodH and ladles' furnlshlnr? coods houses In the city, and vou can al nvt Identify them with this mention, without further description. This Is their line anil they devote their entire er"rpy to supplying the wants of their tr- le herein. Their stock of fancy goods nnd notions, dress goods, trimmings, hos j,.,!" nnd underwear. Is quite varied. And th' lr Une of ladles' suits Is very attrnct iv Their prlcrs In all lines have n de c'ded downward tendency at all times Fo- fifteen years this house has been nUlnr goods to th people here. They lik the Itogue Vallev and tho people O1- nnie of firm nnd location of store. W. IT. Meeker tt Co., 231 E. Main st. XVMBER 8 That accessory to mod or" civilization which a few years ago liad no existence, the garage, has In Jioiiforil a good representative. This garn'e has been running for a year past. Hu'inl'es for nutos of all kinds are In H L.ek. and thev do all kinds of repairing TIipv sell the Clialinors-Tetrolt "30" and "40" machines, also tho Hulson "20." Ti"' machines are "tlie last word" In automobile lore. They have tho power, the style and the durability. The 1910 models aro beauties. If you are In tho market for a machine you should call nnd glvo them a chance to demonstrate. Olve tho name of the company and the location of irarnge 8onn to he moved to new building being erected for their especial purpose on Holly street, oppo fitn iiin Vnwler residence. Vnlloy Auto Co., rear Hotel Moore. NUMBER 0 Tills well known store Is named after an article of furniture -which In modern houses Is built In as a part of tho house It Is u store where nil modern peoplo trade, because tho goods tiny carry are up-to-date. They carry n very large line of pie- f-irn-Ishlngs of all kinds, also a full lino of fihoos for tho whole blessed family Quality In everything Is what has built un their big trade and they stick to It like tho hark on a beech tree. People, wonder how they cau clve tho quality they do for tho price. Tho Linn pants from tho congested condition of his robe lio will soon hunt lor loruer quarters, n. fine now store room, 28xG0, where they will snread out and scatter more and creater barcalns. Qlvo name of store. I vfline of firm, present location, also new , T'Vardrob.. Brandon fc Whitney. 107 Main St.. new location third room In rnrmers' and rrult Qrowsrs' Bank Wdff. K UMBER 11 This paragraph renre- Ronts one of the leading Jewelry eatab- J llshmenta of the metropolis of the Jloguo Valley It Is soon to move to a econd- ure and tents. hininnn. eroekerv. Sewlnir machines. and roods of all kinds. Thts lively In stitution Is located Just a little orr the paved streets and It Is an Interesting sight to walk through their blir ware rooms and see what they have cntherel together. When you fail to find what ni wnnt elsewhere you can usually find It here. But why not come hero first and save vou' enemy as well as You know- tnls flrm. GiVe ther nnme and location. Mordoff & voolf, 18-20 rtr st NUMBER 13 Give the name of the livery, feed nnd sale stable In Medford which has Just changed hands, bringing Into existence a new firm of old-timers who are known to be horsemen worth while. Also give the name of the new firm and location of the barn. If wo told you the composition of the walls you would know It at once ,nnd that would not be fair. You can get any kind of a rig you want here except tho poor kind Everything is kept In flno order and the horses nre the best that trnt-el the roads. Figure this out care fully and make no mistake now or ever In the future when you want to 'west Sid XUvery, Teed asd Sal Sta tu, rarlow ft Dowltaff, S Orap. off Main. NUMBER 14 What Is the name and location of the restaurant, also give the name of the firm? They serve splendid dinners at noon for IS cents, and It Is one of the liveliest places In the city, especially at this hour. The restaurant has been running many months but the present firm took hold of It only three weeks ago. They serve the very best short orders at all times. Has lunch counter and tables. One of the firm Is chef and the other looks after the serv ing. They make a team that never stalls or balks. They are getting a big trade. No matter which side they are- on. you will strike a warm trail on a street that fronts the depot. Medford Restaurant, 18 S. Fir St., Palmer te Oardner. NUMBER 15 Where in Medford Is the place to get everything that swims, and a good many things that fly? And then some. All kinds of foreign and do mestic cheese, the very best macaroni, spaghetti, and other paste goods, olives, pickles, oysters, and otheridellcacics. Fresh fish, poultry and game, they al ways have the best and at the lowost prices. Consignments received dally. If you are fond of a good dinner (pshaw, what's the use to say if) you can bank on having one fit for a king If you pat ronize this shop. Wholesale and retail. Prompt delivery In the city. Phone 3621. Give name and location. Rorno River Pish Co., 17 N. Fir st. NUMBER 18 'TIb tho sweetest story ever told. The new proprietor of this well-known candy atoru has been a man ufacturing confectioner for 20 years. He will soon occupy a beautiful new store room which Is being fitted especially to accommodate his business All candles. Ice creams, syrups and other confections will be manufactured on the premises and will be absolutely pure and whole some. Special preparations are being made for tho holiday trade Beautiful line of holiday packages. A few days more and the new store will be ready for the opening. Olve name, present lo cation and new location. H. D. McBrlds Co., 209 E. Main St., nsw location, 229 E. Main st. NUMBER 17 What Is tho name of the only hotel in the city strictly on the American plan? Where Is It located? This hotel serves the be&t 25 cent meals In the city. The dining room Is largo and well conducted, Tho hotel makes rates of Jl 25 and 11.60 a day. Including meals. The rooms are clean, well ventil ated and nicely furnished. Hotter ac commodations for the money can not be found elsewhere In the whole state. The best fruit Is not always plucked from tho biggest trees, neither does ono always get, tho best accommodations from the largest hotels. Palace Hotel, 28-30 S. Central ave. NUMBER 18 Insurance that Insures, that Is the business of tho gentleman whom this paragraph represents. Ho has paid out 111.500 In losses in Med ford alone since July 15. this year. He lias the oldest Insurance business In tho city, nlthnugh It came under his control only within the present year. Ho rep resents fifteen of the best American and foreign companies. Ho does not mix the Insurance business with tho realty or any other business. He is nn Insurance expert. If you want Insurance that Insures vou should make It n point to see him. Your loss not to know him. Otvo his name and location of office R, A, Holmes, room 33, over Jackson Connty Bank. NUMBER 19 What Is the name of one of the leading markets In tho city which also has a branch In the next block and which probably serves more families with the choicest meats that aro butchered In the valley than any other slmllur institution here? This market was founded by ono of Its pres. not proprietors seven years ago, This Is the market where cleanliness is a constant care, where tho people who run It are experienced In every detail Thoy butclu-r the best home-grown stock, cat tie, sheep and porkers, nnd tb'-y gmirnn lee tho moHt wholesome product. Tho name sounds pbas'nt' to the pocket hook Olve name and location of market and numo of firm, Economy Market, 14 N. Central ave Nlcholls Si Ashpole NUMBER 20 This Is one of the prom inent real estate companion of the city of Medford and thev ure doing n lively business In orchard and alfalfa lands; also In city property, loans and rentals. They havo been doing business for two years, Their office Is In a talking mo chlno store but they do not need the : ''i'"i"i ".,7' Y macuinc to neip until nut in reciting tho Tng land anywhere In the Uogue Itlver vl ,Tlay too glad to Imimrt Information to thoso Ukln liivcit-nSnt. Therarrcnergetro" enterprising and reliable. Qlvo name of company and location, The Xenyon Ral Estate Co., 108 Wast Main st. NUMBER 81 Who are th live .wires who do most of tho electric work In tho ltnguc Hlver Valley? And whom Is their place of business? They have been less lhan two years forging to the front, but then they Knew the business. They have a store, full of the most beautiful elec tric fixtures a splendid variety from which to liiako cholco. They do all kinds of electrical work either by con tract or any old way. Tell them your troubles In Person or over the phono and they will fly to your relief. Hy the omission of two letters from their namo It would be "fly." riynn Bros., 130 W. Main it. NUMBER 82 Here Is nn Institution which for ten years has been soiling to tho farmers nnd orchardlsts if tho ItniMin lllvnr Vnllev nil kinds of farm- , tng Implements and vehicles. The rend er litis no uouni nircauy nuu nis uiuui tmnrrsseil wllb the Identity of this house, but to make Identification doubly suro will say tnnt mis osittuusnmoiu bus tho exclusive agency In this city for tho Studebaker vehicles nnd wagons, nmt Hie Pnnlon plows nnd farm Imple ments. These ar known the world over as the most perfect and the most economical manufactured. None can ex nlaln their merits to better satisfaction thnn this well-known gentleman, whoso nnmo nnd locution you are to give. r. Oscnbniffce, hot. S. V. Sldlnff and s. l ir st. number 23 The lnreost and best conducted billiard and pool hall In Southern Oregon, Is located whore? Also , give name or the rirm wiucn runs u . At best. It Is not going to be very diffi cult for vou to Identify this establish ment, and If wo told you whether It was , in in' Kruumi iiuor ur uiisiwirn ) uu would have a dead sure thing on It .There. Is always something doing about l this popular amusement nil r lor If vou late down town In. the evening looking 1 Tor your menus the ciiancs are mat ! you will find them here. Features of ! Interest and special entertainment every ! oven I ne. Upstairs, Voting & Hall Bulldlngr, 12 I N. rront it. 5. I. srown a co, I NUMBER 24 Hnrware Is prominent ' Iv displayed In tho name of this cotiv I nanv and still more prominent Is ft I found on the shelves and In the ware rooms of tho store. There Is an nlr of mmlrmnpss nnd un-to-diitoness about Uhls store which tells you that the In stitution has not yet been stricken with old age and that the goods on sale are twentieth century goods. The i.onutm range, the most modern and best of all. makes Its Medford home hero. Phoenix pure paints In all shades and consisten cies are also nn exclusive feature of this stock. Illg line of snorting goods, guns nnd ammunition, fishing tackle; every thing In hnrdwnre. Give nnme of com pany and location of store. Medford Hardware Co., 218 E. Main it. NUMBER 25 What Is the name of the choicest orchard subdivision In all the land of the, big red apples, and who ure the promoters? Where Is their of fice? This tract Is west of town, mid way between hero nnd tho county sent. This land Is In orchard, some of It bear ing trees and the remainder alfalfa. The tract Is subdivided Into ten-acre lots which are very attractive to buyers. Tho same firm also has other property for sale, what Is said to be the best lino of real estate bargains ever placed on tho mnrkots of Southern Oregon. Ilolh members of the firm have resided here many years, one of them more than a quarter of a century. Investlcate this and tell your friends about It. Perry's Subdivision, White Trow brtdff, a B llr it. NUMBER 26 Sanitary plumbing Is not a thing upon which everybody has a lead-pipe cinch. There aro plumbers and plumbers. Somo of them are san itary and some are not. This gentle man has had experience In every de tail. He knows his business. His work Is In evidence In nearly all the prominent buildings of tho city Qoth the leading hotels nnd all three of tho bank buildings wer plumbed by him. He Is a general sanitary engineer Is also master of steam and hot water heat ing. Thinking of building he will be glad to give you pointers. All kinds of repairing and trouble work attended to promptly. Olve his nnmo and loca tion. William A Altktn, 211 W. Main st. NUMBER 27 What lumber yard In Medford has been here the longest? Owns Its own mills nnd Its own timber, Its dry kilns, planing mills, etc. They take the lumber out of tho tree and bring the finished product In all Its va rious dimensions and varied finishes to the local mirket. where they fill your orders as promptly as paved streets and good teams can do It. Ono of their hobbles Is long timbers, or any other kind to order. Tho company Is Incor porated. Give name nnd location of yard. Tho very numo suggests lumber and lots of It. Woods Lumber Co., cor. S. Plr and Ninth sts. NUMBER 28 This little paragraph Is to represent one of Medford's lending mercantile Institutions. They carry ,a Inrge lino of the choicest fancv nnd staple groceries and provisions, also tho largest lln of crockery and table wear In town. They make a specialty of tho Havlland China dinner sets and odd pieces. Also mnny cut glass pieces at real bargain prices. There Is no linn neuer from wn c mo se ect your holiday gifts. This Is one of the old stores of mo city but camo under present control only last April. One of their specialties Is tho Webfoot flour. Give name of this store and location. B. and O. Cash Store, 223 W. Main st. NUMBER 29 What Is tho name of mo banx in Medford which Is the United States Depositary? This bank was es tablished Juno 15th, 1905, with a capital stock of 150,000 und Its resources nt this time are twenty-seven times larger than when it began business. The official report to tho Comptroller of Currency November 16, Just n few days ago, showed the Individual deposits In this bank to bo 1561,107 S3 over a half mil lion of dollars. Kaeb year shows n sub. stantlal growth In the business of this bank They offer every facility to tho uuKiiienn man unci mo inrmer anil in vestor. Splendid safe deposit boxes for rent as low as 12 a year. rirst National Bank. NUMBER 30 You cannot go astray on this proposition. You can locate the only abstract company In Medford. Tho same "plant" Iioh been doing business with the people of Jackson county for nearly n quarter of a century. In 1901 It was Inocrpnrateil. They havo tho only completa abstract system In tho county. Thy have offices In Mi.ilfnnl AkIiIh,i,1 and Jacksonville. When you need a tltlo searcneu you win not go usirnv to put your business In their hands. Thoy nro pnlnstaklnir. experienced, neniirnlr. rr.ll. able and ninply bonded. When tlicy havo I'iikwi n your imo you need to lose no sloop. Qlvo numo of this company and iui-i,i,Mn ui ..iiMiiurn ouice. Jackson County Abstract Co., over Jackson County Bank. number 31 What Is the nnmo of th bank In Medford whoso resources total J821. 189.98? Whoso deposits ox coed a half million dollars, according to tho official statement of November 19MJ7 y,IOH.6 deposits havo Increased 8107,372.01 slnco the first of Hoplcm her this year, showing tho largost growth In tho bank'H oxlstonco? These fuels should ho of Interest to nnyono. Whose home Is on one of tho city's most central corners, a modern building, rep resenting a valuo of $10,000? Who has commodious and convenient safety do iioslt vnulls ahil. boxes, modern facil ities of all kinds? This hank is under tho management of gentlemen, somo of whom havo had 20 years of hanking ox perleneo In southern Oregon, and havo an Intimate knowledge of tho lands in Jackson county, und seen sumo of thorn udvunco from 110 to J1000 nn acre. Thoy tiro therefore In position to select tho host securities In tho way of loans. Tills Intlmato knowleilgu of tho peoplo and properly enables this bank to place Its loans entirely throughout tho county, with pooplo of well known commercial rnllng, thereby securing for Its dopos Itors the greatest faotor of sufety ns ngulnst buyers of eastern securities. It not only helps tho city of Medford by purchasing lis bonds, which aro gilt edged, 1 ut Is over ready to extend bank lug asj-Ntti-co to homo peoplo, consist out with conservative banking methods The Medford National Bank. NUMBER 32 Uefore your gnxe at this time Is a word picture, of n promi nent bakery and delicatessen. The best bread cmnnatrs front this shop nnd their cakes nnd pastry have a local reputation for excellence Did you ever eat any of their fruit cakes? Yum. yuml They ttiko pleasure In filling orders for any kind of cakes tor wedding, party or birthday events. Thoy are milking elab orate preparation for tho Christmas hoi-. Idnya. Hero Is where they will shine ' Tho delicacy department carries a big i ,llw of ready prepared lunch goods nnd) good things of all kinds for tho tablet This Institution la a near neighbor to ' thts office, Glvo Its nnmo, namo of firm and location of store. I The Delicatessen and Bakery, Wetzel . Jk Burch. 42 S. Central ave. , 1 NUMBER 33 Tho lives of a groat 1 .many peoplo of Modford nnd surround, i ling country nre saved every dny hy tho ' viiirrpnwinK gnu'i'rj limn win, iitniis inn basis of this little story. Me has boon doing business hero five yrnrs. The store has a namo that corresponds to the side of town on which It Is located. Carries a largo lino of tho best brand of staple and fancy groceries, fruits, clgnrs nnd tobacco, soils tho White Hlv er flour, nuulo nl Tho Pnllos absolute ly the host In nil Oregon Also the Al. Ikiiiv Gold Ilrlck. tho best butter made Quality Is tho watchword In this store. llot acquainted. Glvo mime of store. name of proprietor, also street number West Side Qrocery, W. Strlnjer, 114 W. nmn st. NUMBER 34 Give the name and lo cation of the firm of civil engineers which has the best ecjn engineering office In southern Oregon Their ser Icos tiro In dnnamt A-ont nil sections for surveys, maps, plans, i, elf (cations, re ports, estimates, etc. for water power, and water ixorks. ihiiIiik ami road mk-, Inir. sewerage. rMllronds. Irrlgntlon and drainage projects. One of th firm brings un Kngllsb education to 1m.ii', while, tho other Is a graduate of tho Massachusetts Institute of Technology They are tien to fining, menu that are worth while everywhere Osgood & Ctiuuulugi, Medford National Bank building NUMBER 33 There Is no mercantile I'lstittttlon that presents a nnr pleas- 1 tng aspect tli.ui a e'; ..i.ler.d harness and leather goods store Medford I. .S ! one of tho 1U In southern Oregon There is a large assortment of leather . goods ami In harness and saddles th , most complete assortment. General re pairing of all kinds is intended to with skill. This Is tho oldest harness store In the city. Tho present proprietor suc ceeded to Its mnnugement Isst spring. Ho Is not n new man In Medford. how over, neither Is ho a noilco In this line of business. When you want anything In tho harness lino lie will mnko It to your udvantago to see him He Is oner- f:otlc nnd e-iterprMng. n!uas boost ng for Medford. Glvo nnmo nd locu tlon. 3. C. Smith, 314 E Main st. NUMBER 30 In these piping times of "skimp and save" It behooves the head of the family to make his money go ns fur as possible. The second bund storo Is the one place to accomplish tho purpose. The one wo havo In mind Is centrally located and has a big line of furnlturo nnd household goods of till kinds, tools, stoves, musical Instruments, I Iinruwitro noil lliillliill iieceaBiuei, ui nil kinds. Much of this merchandise is practically us good ns new. and can be bought for half price. This store has been running under Its present manage- ment for over two yours, l'rlor to this It had r.n .existence on the West Side. The accumulation of goods has brought I together a great variety, affording many splendid bargains. Qlvo name and lo- 1 cation. K. r. Wilson Co., 333 E. Main at. NUMBER 37 There is a certain post card emporium named after a very gay old bird, and combined with this Is a flrst-clnss print shop that turns out work that Is very creditable to tho "art fircservatlvu of all arts." In fact, this it an art shop all around. Tor the holi days there will bo found on display here the most complete line of cards, views I nnd greetings, beautiful beyond oxtrav- , agnnt expectation. Large stock of py rographlc supplies It will pay you ( to climb tho vusy stairway lo have a . look at the fine dlspluy Anything In i printing Is the motto hero, also, and the ! man behind tho business will make It I his business to see that you are pleased j Olve namo of tho "bird," name of pro- I prletor and location. Blue jay, x-ranx k. huh, secona x-ioor, 331 E. Main st. NUMBER 38 What Is tho nanie of tho lurgo plnno house wnoso branch In Medford Is doing such u lively business nnd Is giving the people hero tho same advantages offered In the metropolis? They are exclusive sules managers In southern Oregon for the Stelnway, tho king of all pianos. They will sell you n plnno of any of their numerous makes If you wish It, and ngree to toko It back any tlmo within three years us a-full credit on a Htelnwny. If tho Stelnwuy calls for a larger Investment than you euro to tnuke now you will appreciate this opportunity Olve the name of this famous piano house, name of local man ager and location of store. Sherman, Clay tc Co., Vana Walters, local Manager, 134 W. Main st. NUMBER 39 What Is tho name of the big planing mills In Medford ami who nro tho ,-ulerprlsliig proprietors? This may not bo very difficult for you to answer, but It Is Important that you know that they manufacture sash, doors, mouldings, Insldo finish, stair work. grills, screens, counters, unit fixtures S,:a,3'Sk7 i SMl would boa very toil business, And They hnvit tho largest plant In southern Oregon and glvo employment to IS men. Tholr machinery Is modern and complete look out for the now Invlnclhlw sunder soon to lio nddeii to their equipment. All mill work turned out hy tlu'm Is su- porlor and strictly In accordance with detail drawings. Carry also a full stock of glass of ull kinds. Olvo numo and location of this mill. Medford Sssh tt Door Co., cor. l'lr and ; Eleventh sts. ; NUMBER 40 "If you have beauty, come, I'll take It; If you have none, I como, I'll make It" .This Is tho InC en-I tlvo offered hy a certain leading por trait studio In Medford. And It goes 1 without suylng that his threshold Is i crossed hy hundreds of tho "smart set" 1 and other sets as tho days go hy. This studio Is condiioteil hy nn artist who has (somebody's) Host Is another hrund that had 25 years experience, 16 of that pe- (M mVng a big sale. This flour Is al rlod In Medford Tho class of work , manufactured right hero In Modford nnd turned out lu re Is of a very high grade. ' uuirv um ,m)r,. It Is heromlng the mil I'nrlrallH rite tin- sppclnlty nnd they nr versal halilt to demand from tho grocer liroducfid In the highest stylo known to ' this brand. Its excellence Is ponetrut the art. All sty is and sizes. V hllo tho lnK ,(, whole surrounding country und grudo of work Is high, t h prices arc t market Is reaching out In all direr vory low. oii aro usked to give tho , tjoriH This mill Is a full roller mill, name and location i u ti, facilities lo produce the very best K;.?;?kS?' B,evntU and Central ave. product, and they are doing It. They NUMDEB 41 Voit aro asked to nnine 1 also inantifaottiro corn meal, graham, tho oldest hank In tho city of Medford. , K-rlnii. brans, shorts, rolled barley, etc. Not for tho nuriiOMe of ImnHtlni.'. but nu ,n..,. ,i, ,.n,i i,,r,tiri ,r ililu lunmt minimi mini-mem oi wieiH, wouiu say that this linnk has the lnruest canltal slock and also the largest surplus and iiiiuiviu.'ii jiiuiiiij ni nuy uiinit in .mou ford Tho capital slock Is 1 1 00.000 find tho surplus and undivided profits amount 10 9 1 1,137.0 1. this bang was estttb llshed In 1888 and has hud an unbroken record of nrosoeroiiR advancement. It onJoyH tho complete confluence of tho peoplo. as shown bv their donoslts. which aggregate a larger sum than thoso of any oincr uang in inn city. Tiiey pny Interest on time certificates of deposit. Alio jncxaou uounty sang NUMBER 42 What Is tbr. nnmo of re enterprising company which manu- business several vears and with their i cellent facilities and experimental kunwlilege of brick making und brick laying they are lu position to limine tho very best brick walls that It Is possl- bio for anybody lo construct. Thoy mitnlirnnlii,,, l,.. A....w... l.-lt, nlu,. .. .................... ,-ifiiiuiifi, tfijvn, iim.f ii i SPleiKllil red liresHeil brink which makes ii beautiful bulldliit' They havo plenty or tno post brick cluy to bo found In tho west, und at the present tlmo they liuvo plenty of brick on hand to tldo , thom over to ifonil urentlw,! rilvrt nnnin of this company and locution of works. The Medford Brink Co.. Welt Jackson St NUMBER 43 dive tbn raiirin nt tbn Itllll thut mukes tin, l.r.ul flour In hoiiIIi. ern Oregon. Tho Illuo Htom Hard "Wheat flour stands ut tho head of the class and ire enterprising company which manu- ordinary house -less lhan half day. 1 f.ictures tho brick and built most of tho thorough, very economical Jnteres brick walls of the many brick buildings ' I'liono Main 3153 divo namo of pr n this city? They have been In tlinietnrand location. 6Ae KiVerrtian By STEWART EDWARD WHITE Copyright, 1908, by the HcClure Cenv pny Copyrljht. 1)07. 1308. by St.wurt Edwtrd Wklle Chaptei 20 V swoothutirt," stilil Onlc "Poor motltot'! I ivoiuIit how she'll (tike It." In llio htillwny of tho lllsltop limine Oiilo klssrtl her. "He urnvo, swootlu'iirt." sithl In, "Imt roiiH'inlior Hint now you'iv my ufi" Onlo silt hi tho illtu imrlor fur wlttil KP(M(., l(l t, intenillimlilo porlisl , ,, ., . , .... Oootislotl illy tile sounds or lllstillll voices mm- to Ids en i' und ilbil nun njralu. nnully ho licntil tin- ru.llo tlio portion's nml tumtil lo ace tin ill in form of tho Kcnonil "Ktul uukIiio: Ittul litisliioes'" milt toroil tin old nmn "It's vory lmtl on me. 1'elliiip- you did llio rlglil thins. You timet U pm:,l to lior. hut I cttimol coiintfiiiuico this tirfalr. tt wim most lilKh linmlwl. lr " Finally, nftor niiotlior Inlorvnl, Car roll returned S!u was sobbing vp loiitly. She mini to Iiltn nnd for tho moment hid lior fneo ngnlnit Ills breast. After n little she controlled borsolf. ".tneX we must ro tonight. She--alio hn ordered mo out of tho house nnd snys she never wnnt- lo sou my face again." She broUo down for a second. "Oh. Jnclc. she can't moan that! And she's very bitter agaliifl (Jornld. Oh, I told her It wasn't his fault, hut she won't listen. She sent for that odious Mr. Merrltt her rector, you know nnd he supported her I believe he's angry because we did not ?o to him." "Can't you Just pack a bair and leave the rest until tomorrow? It's about hungry time." "Sho says 1 must tnko every stltcb bclousliiR to me tonlKht. They packed trunks until late that night. Carroll nnd Orde walked to. i , . . ....i gcther to tho hotel. .Next morning nn Interview with (.crnld confirmed them ' , ,, --..i,,,!,,,, immnllntn ,1. " , ,n t,H lr resolution of linmediato lie- ( , nnrture. 1 ,, Sho Is sot In her opposition now. nnd at presont she bcllevca firmly that her Influence will separate you." Gerald smiled his fine smile. "Goodhy." snld ho. "Going to n train Is usolosa and a bore to everybody." Carroll threw herself on his neck In an excess of passionate weeping. At tho station tho general appeared. "There, thero!" he fussed. "If your mother should hear of my being hero "lrui u-rlte oiir tlniUly, Citrroll.' you. sir, be good lo her, And write , ' ,i.,,t.. r-.ierr.ti ifo'll l. tnw,i,,m., ' 0"r daddy, Carroll. Ho II bo lonesome for you." He blew his nose very loud- , ,.. ..ir., ,.. .i,,,.- m.,i , i,i ..v,,l. ,,prw- '"1 lltnr' l)e" ,I,,M "Iliel. 1 opo when you nre well started. It may i1(,in Pi1(.r ,i, inlIrni.v " He hurried them through the Kite. Carroll opened tho envelope. It con tained a check for $1,000. "Dear old daddy!" sho murmured. "Our only weddlm? presentl" to nic rosrouicn.l industry. Medford riour Mills, cor. B. rront and Eighth sts. If UBinj.il 44 Tho man who tnndo two blades of grass lo grow whoro beforo only ono vn tut ,'1 Into this sinful world was not In It with tho man who Invonled tho vacuum carpet and rug cleaner, Nn human being will hesitate to glvo tho Individual who doea away with house (leaning the first rnnk ns a honofnclor to his nice. A certain gentleman has recently Installed one of those machines In Medford It Is propelled by a gaso line, (iit'liie wlileh ulls nllt 111 tile street. 'tm.l ulmpl e,.rl lu i.ifi.l.i tit eleniilnir flu,1 ordinary house -less than half day, very jniorcsioii r proprl w. n. MnAtvin. aaa ti. T.inln ut . HUMDER 40 Who urn tho competent I general wagon makers of Medford and I J where nro thoy located? Kor 13 years lucky 13 they havo boon dealing with , the peoplo of tho Itoguo Hlver country I I , .t.'i ..... ... iiiiii men- iiiiri,im i-tfiiiu aioiii iiii nun neiir. Thru tin tlinle work In n most satisfactory manner, anil that means I "onco n customer always a customer." They are tunkliig a specialty of putting on rubber tires. Tliey uso tno very bust stocK ami do tho Job nlmost vrhllo you ho Job almost vrhllo wnlt. They nlso manufacture spray tanks and orchard burrows Thev can meet your requirements In any lino. If I you no noi Know wus rirm it is lima you were finding them out. Mttohoii k BoecK, ao Rlveralde at., rear. M It's a Pleasure TntUuid lo pay your grocery bill when you denl hero for (ho iteniH aro always corroel. What gives it additional plean uro is tho fact that you know Full Value for your money haH been receiv ed that you are charged with the lowest prices on the very best, goods. It's mutual pleasure doing bus iness wiih us. Allen The Square Oectric Wirirag' and Fixtures Havo you anything electric that all others have failed on? Before throwing it away call on us and we will fix it if it is possible to dd so. Do you ever look at ypur light fixtures and wish you had sonie thing moro up-to-daiof We carry a full lino of SQUARE BRUSHED," BRASS, OXIDIZED COP PER AND ANTIQUE BRASS FIXTURES, DOMES, CEILING LIGHTS AND BRACKETS, AND HALL LAMPS. Do you over wish that your light was in some other position or that you had more? We do electric wiring of all kinds for lights, motors, dynamos, door bolls, etc. Wo also build tel ephone and power lines. Southern Oregon Electric Company PHONE 1091. PLUMBING Steam and Hot Water Heating. All work guaranteed. Prices reasonable, I. F. MOORE AND E. E. SMITH Old Tribune Building. The New Improved Aladdin INCANDESCENT KEROSENE MANTLE LAMP. Costs Ono Cent for Six Continuous Hours' Burning HrihtcHt, ptiroHt nnd Hiifoat liht. It iihvoh Oil, roquiruH littlo care, bitniH without noloo or odor enn't explode,. For ualo by W. E. STACY,: E. C. AYLER, Gon. Agents AGENTS WANTED. I.uinpH (o 1,0 had ut Stniii'n Drift Storo. M, M IIKItMAN. HERMAN BROTHERS Ut nlora in HARNESS, SADDLES, ROBES, WHIPS, TENTS, WAGON COV ERS, HORSE BLANKETS, ETC. AII Kit'd of on -t t m work nnd" ropnlriiiK donii on uliort nolico. 3l7East Seventh Street MEDFORD, OREGON CRESTBROOK ORCHARD TRACTS 10 Adjolnlnn Hlllcrest orchard nnd con tain unoxcolcd deep, rich soil. Rea sonable prlcos and (jcneroiis terms. OREGON ORCHARDS SYNDICATE SELLING AGENTS ROGUE RIVER VALLEV Reagan Deal Grocers 36 S. GRAPE ST. Phono 2931. 0. II. 1 1 Hit MA . 20 Acres