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16 AtEDEORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON. SUNDAY, MAY 22, 19.10. ,i. h.i BIG BUSINESS BONE N Dregon Granlto Company Swamped With Work Great Growth Made Since 1896, When Company First Ecgan Operations. DR. OLIVER AND THEIR UNION MEETINGS l, (Continued from Friday.) Seven Pillars. "Tho sovon pillars nro seven ele ments in Uio character of a life of usefulness and of victory and of consecration to Almightj Qod. The first pillar is tho unconditional sur In 189C Elm' or Hicks and W. A. AVnlkor commenced cutting stone for monuments, street ctavings, any old j render of tho life to tho ministry of JoJs they could get, In r rdcr to bo able tho holy spirit. Thero must bo one to look tho woild and their creditors master mind. When God wanted a in tho face on tho first of tho month, man to go round tho world to refute For several years the partners Btrug- tho infidel and skeptic by tho old sled alone, gaining a bit all tho time, time religion Gospel of repentance until finally in 1903 Mr. Walker dls- and faith toward God nud uncondi posed of his' Interest and Mr. Hicks tionnl surrender to Jesus Christ, he . I sent it. A. Torrey, wno earned vic- organlrod tho Oregon Granlto com pany, with himself. Charles Carney and P. M. Kershaw as partners. From that time on tho concern prospered, and now they arc doing ono of tho largest businesses In their lino In Ore gon trlbuted from Dunsmuir on'the south to Oregon City on tho north. tlon day rush on, their payroll amounts to more than 3100 a day, which Is of much benefit to the city. USES DYNAMITE TO SLAY WOLF PACK HAINES, Alaska, May 21. A pack of timber wolvc3 howling at Ms door, a rapidly rising creek threatening to carry away tho sluice boxes and wipe out tho work of weeks, and his riflo jammed and use less, Joo Do Blondcau, a Haines prospector, hurled lighted dynamite into the yelping pack, blowing the animals to shreds and rescping his imperiled sluice boxes. Tho news of the little frontier drama reached here today. Wrapping two sticks of dynamite in a sack, Da Blondcau attached n fuse and lighted it. Cautiously op ening the cabin door, he threw the sack into the midst of the wolves, and as the pack surged around it, tho explosion came. His cabin rock ed in the blast, a hugo hole was torn in tho frozen ground and tho wolves were scattered over tho claim. He estimates that ho killed ten of the animals, although not enough frag ments remained to insure an accu rate count. tory overywhoro. D. L. Moody spoke to a man ono night on the street cor ner about his soul's snlvatiou. The man was gruff nud offended. Mr. Moody said: "You have a soul lo save, you cauuot afford to bo lost.' Fo- May delivery of monuments to The man went his way, but in a day bo see up by Decoration day or before, j or two thero was a tap on Mr. they have booked orders amounting (Moody's door and tho man entered to $15,000, and tho orders nro dls- and said: 4I am sorry, sir, for the way l spoke. 1 need Christ; prnv for me.' Mr. Moody made it the 'When we first commenced." saldiPurposo ot Ins Me to do his best lor Mr. Hicks, "six thousand dollars look-j God overy day ho lived. God give cd like a big year to us. That would i us more men of that type, pay our average payroll Just ten "Tho second pillar is lovo for the weeks now. Tho Oregon Granlto com-'lost. Madam Tsilkn said in Chicago pany has grown, as has every bus- J after she and Miss Helen Stone had incss In Medford, and wo expect to, escaped from tho power of the keep paco with tho growth of the city. Turks: Don't go as a singer; don't The monuments shipped north and RO as a missionary; don't go any- south were built of southern Oregon I where unless your heart is oerflow sranlto and dressed and lettered right ,inK with lovo for the lost.' Great here In Medford by local artisans." Qod, fill our hearts, with that love Tho company was Incorporated In , tonight. 190S, the stock being subscribed lo- "The third pillar is prayer for the cally. At present, with tho Decora- lost. A father and mother were praying lor tho salvation of their sailor boy. On his way home a man of God spoke to him of Christ, and he was converted. When ho reached home ho greeted his parents with these werds: '"I have served faith fully under the flag of my country, but I am now enlisted under tho banner of the cross for a more faith ful service to Christ, my Lord.' Their prayer was answered it pays to pray for the lost. Tho fourth pillar is work for the lost "A woman in this city said to me: 1 read a story of your work and I prayed that you would come to Med ford,nnd you did, and my husband is saved.' Two j-oung men were "In these meetings. They went to Ham- ath Falls and there gave themselves to Christ and were baptised and tele phoned the news here. A man came forward after the meeting Inst night and said: 'I am a saved man; praise the Lord!' God's spirit is at work tin our midst. Give God a chance. "The fifth pillar is hope for tho lost. No man is so low that Christ cannot save him. Malvern E. Trot ter of Grand Rapids, Mich., is an illustration of how low n man may go down in sin and of the great height to which God can exalt a man from the gutter. It is the lost that God is seeking. His son, Jesus Christ, came to gather in the lost. "The sith pillar is that Christ is for tho lost. Reformation will not do. What men need is regeneration in the blood of tho cross. Tom Mar shall of Kentucky reformed, but a reformation that has nothing to do with religion will not last, as his did not. He died in roes. The onlv thing that will get you to heaven is Jesus Christ. "Tho seventh pillar is assurance. I know it is the utterance of confi dence. I know when the touch of God's power came into my soul. Cut looso from tho dovil and God will givo you assurance. If you got n red-hot testimony for Jesus Clirtat tho world will drop you nt once. Tuko i God's word, 'Behove and thou shnlt bo saved.' "Napoleon's horso was running off with him. A privato in tho ranks sprang forward as ho saw his gen oral in danger, and nt tho risk of losing his own lifo seized tho horso by tho bit. Ho was dragged for some distance, but succeeded iu stop ping tho horse. Napoleon said, 'Thank you, captain.' Tho young man snid, 'Thank you gcnoral. Cnp- tain of what?' Napoleon replied, 'Captain of my guards.' Tho young man went to his command, but his right wns challenged. His uniform was that of n private. 'What right have you hero?' was asked. Just then NnDoleon rodo up and said, "lie is hero because of heroism nud by virtue of my authority.' Christ 1ms snid, 'Ho that believeth on mo shall never die.' Immortality is yoursfhy virtue of fulfilled conditions, and by tho authority of the King of Kings.' A big meeting tonight. Tho sub ject is, "Tho Day of Judgment." Come. Friday Night's Services. The Oliver union meetings wore well attended Friday eve. Splendid interest was manifest. Sevoral went forward in respouso to tho invita tion. Many inoro were almost per suaded. Evangelist Johnson, who is begin ning a union meeting nt Central Point, was present and took part in the service. 1 Tho song service, under tho lead ership of Professor Maltbie, was ex ceptionally good. Row Oliver preach ed n very able sermon from Rev..! xx:lo, i'And if any wns not found written in the book of lifo, ho wns cast into the lake of firo." Ho said in part: "I am not so much concerned with tho question of What is your nnino?' as I am with tho question of 'Where ! is your name?' Ho told of n man j who received from an eastern rail- j road company $8331-3 n word for a warning to bo placed at railroad crossings. Tho words wero 'Stop, i look, listen 1' We aro now nt life's' railroad crossing and God's warning! to the unsaved of Medford is, 'Stop, i look, listen!' "Some people who nro rich hero are paupers over there. In tho day of judgment tho all-important question will not be, How much is your name good for at the bank or in tho com mercial world? but, Is your name written in the book of life?" Bo sure to attend tho Sunday ser vices. A great day is expected. New One-Piece Dresses Direct from the Center Just received, a nice assortment of beautiful ono-pieeo Dresses in foulards, pongees, acolians, lingerie, otc, etc. If you want tho swellesl, classiest and new est one-piece dresses to be found in southorn Oregon, call and select ono of these while thoy are brand now. FREE BATHS AND SHAVES TO KEEP PEOPLE CLEAN COUNTY JUDGE MARRIES COUPLE WITHOUT FEE "Am I doing work without re muneration? I should say I am not," said Judge Neil, indignantly. "Whero did you get that idea?" "How about that wedding cere mony the other day?" "We-ell," said tho judge, rather embarrassed, "that hardly came within tho practice of the law or regular county business. In the for iner caso I might demand a retain ing fco in advnnco, and in county matters I might refuse to record the documents until the fee had been paid, but when you have declared two pcoplo man and wife and there is no feo forthcoming, what aro you going to do about it? You can't untio them. All you can do is to hope that tho venture will prove so pleas ant and profitable that some day the feo will come." Shoots Wife While Angry. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., May 21. Angered at his wife's refusal to forgive him for actions that led to their separation, Joseph Magner, 32, uightwatchman, shot her today at their home hero and then sent a bul let into his brain. Both were taken to tho central hospital, where it was said that thoy wero dying. Tho shooting occurred at 1414 Pngo. strcot. Mngnor was night watchman for tho Alto Taxicab com pany, .His wifo is 26 years of age. Notice. Members of Firot Methodist cheir: All membors of tho First Methodist choir nro urgently re quested to ho present at 0:45 p. m. Tuesday at tho high school building W prepare for tho baccalaureate sor iViue for tho high school graduates. FORREST EDMBADES. A.L. VROMAN PLTJMBKffG & HEATING CONTRACTOR No job too small, none too large. Twenty-five years' practical experience. Office 1 13 South Front Street. Phone 2751. MEXICO CITr, Mo., May 21. Free wash tubs, free baths and u barber who will give his services gratis to those who cannot pny nro among the strikingly novel features of the plans for keeping tho poorer classes neat and clean during next September, when Mexico will cele brate tho 100th anniversary of her independence. uoveraor uuuicrmo tie i;nnua y Wash Suits Wo arc making SPECIAL PRICES on all Wash Suits. Thoy aro certainly tho most satisfactory for summer wear and one can hardlr do without at least ono wash suit. They aro show nhero in linens, duck, and other washable cloths and tho styles are very desirable. A PEW SPRING STYLES IN WOOL SUITS AT SALE PRICES. Gloves All sizes, the newest styles, all shades, long and short and certainly the best val ues ever offered in Bed ford. The proof is in tho names Julius Tvayser and Niagara Maid silk and fab ric gloves. Neckwear The new Jabots, Dutch Collars and effects and other styles, manufactur ed by James R. Keisor of New York city. Tf you want beautiful neckwear, wo will bo pleased to show our splendid assortments. Fancy Goods Tho Chanticlcor, Bags, Belts, Back Combs, Bar rett es, etc., etc., aro hero for your inspection. This store is headquarters for fine, fetching fancy goods. A glance in our windows and cases will cause you to desire a closer examination. Hosiery ONYX is tho ono brand of Hosiery that novor fails to jivo perfect satisfaction. Black, fancies and all shades to match your dress or suit. Tho right weight :md your size at fair prices. v r Hair Dressing Parlors MANICURING, BLEACHING, WEAVING. We aro fully equipped to take care of you in our modern llair .Dressing Parlors. A competent, pleasing expert is in constant attendance and every patron is waited on promptly and courteously. We make Switches to your order. A complete line of ITair Goods. We will be pleased to show you the new ideas in hair dressing and hair goods MEDFORD'S STYLE STORE FOR WOMEN EMPORIUM a E. TACKSTROM. Prop. SUCCESSOR TO MONTGOMERY Between Abo pictures ho and his friends delivered lectures. Now he Escnndon. who is chief executive of will establish free night schools. His the federal district of this country, plans include a hugo park whero the is tho official who has ordered free ' workingmen and their families can go baths and a free barber. Governor I overy" Sunday afternoon ni.d enjoy Landa is considered n great friend of I amusement fn-e of all cost. tho poor people of this country, tl was ho who first organized tho uplift movement and spent thousands of dollars to heln elevate tho working people of the federal district. lie rented theaters so that tho poor! might attend moving picturo shows. Probate Court. Ehtato of Phocbo J. Uuuduro S. Doussum appointed ndininistrntor. Estato of James Carr Ordor ap proving first annual account of ad ministratrix npprocd. Just a Story Notice Tho old established Medford Bakery and Delicatessen have again resumed business with now men, better goods, prompt sorvlco. Everything up-to-date. Our motto Is to pleaso our pat rons. Give us a trial. Re spectfully, A. F. REINKING & Co. SOUTH CENTRAL AVE, PHONE MAIN 2252. Haskins for Health. Jl (Continued.) In my last I told you whero I came from and my rensons for entering the real estate business, but maybe you do not caro what my reasons are. lz so, it may interest you to know whnt my reasons are in regard to just and honest dealing. That may interest you. I hope so, anyway. I am in this game to stay. All tho land in this valley must be out just as you would do with a big wedding enke,' and all these cuts must be sold over and over again. So you seo that n man who establishes a reputation for square dealing is going to get a part of this business, and I am forming my plans accordingly, so you'll find mo looking out for your interest as well as my own, and all tho timo trying to bo close to date and a liv ing member of our growing popula tion. If you don't wish to buy, send your friends to me just to be shown. George F. Dyer Room II, P. 0. Block, Medford. (Raised in New Sharon, Me.) Maltheid mui Now is the time to roof your building. Don't wait until the rains start and you arc inconvenienced by working in the wet. Do the work while the conditions are favorable and save yourself the annoyance and disagreeable duty of being compelled to hurry a job that requires care and attention. No matter what kind of a roof you have or what kind of a building you own, you ought to see us about your roof troubles. Our roofing experience will help you. We will show you the kind of a roof you should have and the way you should lay it and demonstrate to your complete satisfaction thrit there is no other roofing on the market that will give you so good a roof service u Malthoid Roofing. It's free fok. A Mf udraUabl book MlU "Car of Hoofing." Ho natter bti KH cipcrlciice bu tenor vbtt rooSof joa bit ik4, ibli book will tMbW jtoq to take better unci Ik fcnlffM. Wo have had a remarkably successful yoar not that wo havo tnado so much monoy, but our deliveries havo gono out with very little loss or complnint. A Satisfied Customer is a Joy Forever Wo grow Bomo good trooB last yoar. Wo nro trying to grow hol ier ones this yoar. With our now Btorngo collar wo shall bo nblo to koop our Btook in still bettor condition. Our now illustrated catalogue will bo roady July 1. Froo for the nskitig. NORTHWEST NURSERY COMPANY Nurseries: Mabton and North Yakima. P. O. Box Q. Q. North Yakima, Wash. OLD PEOPLE LIKE BOOKS that show n oomfortablo hnlanco in tho bank. To ncquiro that hnl anco you miiBt begin now. Stmt an nccount with tho Farmers' & Fruitgrowora' Bank. Then you onn bo froo from nil worry ns to whnt you havo nnd dovoto all your on orgios to making more. You'll apond loss, too. A chookhook does not hum IioIob in your pocket liko tho actual cash. FARMERS' & FRUITGROWERS' BANK. Made by The Paraf fine Paint ft. Saa Francisco and Eveiywhtre GrARNETT-OOREY HARDWARE COMPANY Medford Iron Works E. E. TROWBRIDGE, Propriotor. FOUNDRY AND MACHINIST All kinds of Engines, Spraying Outfits, Pumps, Boilers and Machinery. Agents in Southern Ore gon for FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO, Wil. .' !. .wywi''i.i.p,Mnrt immiwMMni """ " rywy"" w i.. fJvte.-.Jtkjc4i. l. etLu &' M S; r v ,! J1- "1 .Vfr-J i-'&i-jL 1 -. Mw.i-vrfbuH.miwtiairf.uiwuu'iiirub.iM..