Wants Jackson County Information. I
The Mail is in receipt of the follow
ing letter from our old friend, Ben A.
Lowell
' St. -Paul, Minn., Meh. 8, '95.
Messrs. Rijton & York,
Medfovd, Oregon.
Gentlemen: You have seen the rise
and fall of the Dakota and as ex-Dako-tians
you have full knowledge of the
important part the railways and rail
way advertising did to bring popula
tion and money to those prairies, and I
hand you tho enclosed quotation from
& circular letter issued by the Great
Northern Railway in the hope that it
will receive publication or personal at
tention from you long enough to draw
forth several scores of letters of the
conditions existing in your county and
the Klamath country for publication
in the book they propose issuing.
"What may seem to your people as
insignificant and unimportant, because
you have them ever present with you,
are things that are vague, unanswered
and unanswerable in the minds of the
prairie-state men. Tell us of your
Switzerland of America, of your game
birds, alluvial bottoms, placer beds,
. your seasons, the finny tribe, your
granitic soils, the fruits, the flowers,
the grains, and we will thank you, and,
if all Oregon will do its duty now there
is no rcassn why a million readers
should not thank you for the effort.
Since the Great Northern has been
running its trains into Oregon it has
collected the odds and ends that make
the enclosed "Bulletin" (Special Fruit
Kumber) so attractive, and I do sin
cerely hope Jackson county will bo on
hand in time to take aevantage of an
opportunity that may never return.
Don't forget your patriotic photogra
pher with good views of fruit or fields
lov half-tones.
Respectively yours,
Ben A. Lowell.
The following quotation is takon from the
Sural Northwest, published at Portluud, Or.,
issue of March 1, lft, puse S:
"We are desirous of securing a aeries of let
ters from practical men of your slate! devoted
to the dtM-ussion of our intensive InrminK. In
our various publications whieh we freely dis
tribute throughout the east we have mads the
broad claim that ten acres, properly cultivated
to vegetables and fruits, will make a good liv
ing for a family. Th: we have done on account
ot the many instances, of success attending the
taisure of small areas, an acre, more or less,
which have come to us from nearly every part
of the Pacific Northwest. There is more waste
land from an agricultural standpoint in your
states than iu the Mississippi valley. All the
land capable of cultivation in your country
should be in small hoUtinirs and made to pro
duce to tile limit. Small farming means much.
II means sociabilitv. companionship and touch
with the world: but I need not enlarge upon the
importance of increased population and well
:nauagc-t ares.
4Your climate invites oui door life ; it invites
people from more rigorous section to come and
prolong their lives -ind usefulness. Your varied
resources invite capital, industry and develop
ment. New men will uncover new avenues to
wealth and bappinfA. tVe believe in building
for the future, in laying sr.ro and tinn founda
tions: but while doing it we should share some
of its benefits. Let us ourselves partake of the
fruits oi the tree of the garden and enjoy while
we live, some of the beauty and perfume of the
flowers.
'We therefore respectfully invite contribu
tions from farmers, fruit raisers and gardeners,
showing what can be done on one acre and
upwards, aud how to do it. so that others may
be instructed in theartof right livingand labor.
Ten Acre;. Knough' gave an Eastern writer
material saiUcient to prepare a very readable
and oseful book- We believe volumes can be
written upon your resources and possibilities.
We do not want a book from a single person:
matter to fill a newspaper column will be plenty
from each one. and our hope is we may be
favored with enough short articles to till a book.
Address F. I. Whitney. G. P. & T. A Great
Northern Uaiiway. St. Paul, Minn."
KAKL'ft CLOVEE ROOT will purify
your blood, clear your complexion,
regulate your Bowel and make your
bead clear as bell. iV-.. 50., and $i .00.
Sold by Chas. Strang. Medford.
Gentlemanly liurclarn In Japan.
Even the most gentlemanly of our
burglars have ouii t-. learn frum
Jajiun in the way of poiitcrie-ss. if one
nay ju "oy a description of the mau
lers of rubbers i:i that country given
n the A-Iar.tie. Three men l.roke into
dyer's h-mso while he as away and
renliy a.-kel his wife how much money
.here va.-. :n the Initio. She answered
.hat titers were just twenty-seven yen
mil eighty-four sen. The robber
Aughcd and said: "You' are;a"good old
."voiaaa and we lelieve' you.f If you
svere jHr we would not rob yon at alL
Sow we only want a couple of kimono
ind this," laying his hand on a fine
silk overdress. The old -woman re
. plied: "AH my son's kimono I can
?ive yon, but I beg you will not take
that, for it does not belong to, my son
and no,, confided to us only for dyeing.
Yhat is oors I can give, but I cannot
give what !elongs to another." '-That
is quite riR-ht,' approved the robber,
"and we shall not take it."
Then They Split.
"Women play oil 1 tricks on one Bri-
other sometime--." .id a smtrt Amer
ican w.jiii.n; "but' the 'liteu-rst I ever
heard of v3:- jx;retratc:l by or.e a-jeial
- iet-.dt.-r in a '.ve-aern eily np-n another.
They w,-re rivals, and hated e.t?h other
aeurtriiiiifiy, iliou:r)i outwardly they
prew!rvei the nemhlauec of pleasant
reiauojiS- fcvery chunw that either
:ot.t ive a dig at the other was
eagerly acJzed, but Oe final autl most
aiFectiv - .,troI:e. afu r v'hich no calls
yere c-.fa.iniojl, tva3 delivsred by Mrs.
I ilif si-nt out cards f ;r a errand en
tertainment, and then took pains to
Gnd out what Mrs. I'., her competitor,
was fcoiur to wear. A porpreous ro
eaded satin was the material of Mrs.
F.'.sjTov.n, it was ascertained. Accord
ingly Mrs. L., wiiose husband was in
the dry-f-oods business, obtained sev
eral hundred j ards of the bame iden
tical jjatf and draped the walls of all
ie rooms on the lower floor of her i
house with it. You may imagine the j
feeling of Mrs. F. on arriving- in her
superb new frock, which she expected
to make a sensation. Naturally she
ordered her carriage and drove away
3n tears." .
During the middle ages the belief
was common that insanity was a form
of demoniacal possession, and many
.noit.ioo were nracticed on the de
mented for the purpose of expelling
the supposed demons.
For SaleFour Jacks.'
John Griffin's Big Find.
Quite a little breeze of excite
ment was stirred up at Woodville on
last Monday week by John B,
Griffin bringing in some rich spec
imens of quartz which he discovered
the same day about one and a half
miles from Woodville, on the oppo
site side of the river. The facts in
the case are about like this: Mr.
Charles White, who lived near
Woodville,struck a good trace about
a year ago, but failed to find the
ledge. Mr. Griffin offered to under
take the job if he would show him
the trace, which he agreed to do,
and they went out Sunday to take
a look. Monday morning bright
and early Mr. Griffin was on the
ground and taking up the trace
where Mr. White had last got his
prospect, Mr. Griffin struck the
ledge in less than an hour. The
ledge is at present only about six
inches in width, but rich in free
gold. After mortering the rock
several specimens were picked up,
which showed gold to the naked
eye. The walls prospect fine as
also does the dirt and loose quarts,
thousands of colors coming from
a single pan. Experts who have
examined the rock pronounced it
the best yet brought in, and agree
that if the ledge widens to twelve
inches that a bonanza is in the pos
session of the finders. Work will
be prosecuted at once, and as the
location is favorable to get at with
wood, water and a good wagon road
within a quarter of a mile, all that
is asked for now is for it to hold
a.ut, and every indication goes to
show that it will. Messrs. Griffin,
White and Shoemaker are equal
partners in the proposition. A
rough estimate of the value of the
find isabout $40 to the ton, includ
ing dirt, gravel and quartz.
La Grippe is here again with all of
its old-time vigor. One Minute Coujih
Curo is a reliable re:nedy. It eures,
and cures quickly. Geo. H. Haskius,
druggist.
Watkius Waifs.
BY OXK OF THE BOYS.
Miss. Bedford, of Woodville, will
teach our spring term of school.
S. C. Carter came down from
Squaw lake, a few days ago. with a
fine lot of trout.
Mark Watkins made a trip to
Jacksonville last we :k for a load of
supplies for his store.
A. J. Marvin has returned
Jacksonville, where he has
wintering with a broken leg.
We need . a saw-mill,
doesn't some saw-mill man
and look at our timber and
privileges.
Y. T. Sanford, station agent of
Leejx;r, Clarion countv. Ha., writes:
"I can recommend One .Minute Couch
Cure as the best I ever used. It gave
instant relief and a quick cure." Geo.
H. Tlaskins. drugsiist.
To Owners of Cows.
from
been
Why
come
water
i iioro'jgunreu Uiiriium bull. lor ser-
I vice, at the Karhart farm, one-half milt
; south of Medford.
To Parties Going East.
i To paiseners izoinff east the new time-card
of the Northern Paeilic R. R. will be of great
interest. Yon can now make the trip from all
Southern Oregon points to Chicago in about Si
hours less than formerly Utc running lime on
the X. P. has been shortened ten hours and the
time card changed so that you can leave Port
land at o'clock a. ra.. instead of 5 o'clock p.
m., as heretofore. The new connection made
by the N". P. with the Burlington road makes
this also the shortest, quickest and best route
to Kansas. Nebraska, St. Loo Is and all Missouri
river points. For safety, comfort and fair,
honorable treatment all unite In sayins that
the N. P. Is unequalled. If yon wish to go east,
southeast, northeast or to Kuropc apply to S.
K.Cass, N. P. Agent, at the First National
Bank, Grants Pass, Ore. He will do you good.
Dr. II. 11. Fish, of Gravois Mills,
Mo., a practicing physician of many
years' experience, writes: "Do Witt's
Witch Hazel Salve has no equal for
indolent sores, scalds and burns. It
stops pain instantly, heals a burn
quickly and leaves no scar." Geo. H.
Haskins, druegist.
Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder
World's Fair Hiffbcjt Medaland Diploma.
NEW
- SECOND HAND
Horse Collars and Sofas.
Cook Stoves and Razors.
Bed Room Sets and Novels.
Rolling Pins and Shot Guns.
Baby Buggies and S lverware.
I hae for sale at my farm, one mile
north of Talent, four thoroughbred
Kentucky Mammoth Jacks. Two of
these are two years old and two are
r K wot VMKi oh! Three are black in
color with white points, and one mal-
tese with white points, i ney win oe
sold at reasonable price. All cor
respondents answered promptly.
CM. Harvey,
Talent, Oregon.
f Sewing Machines and Harness,
f Feather Beds and Carpenter
t Tools.
j Wash Tubs and Musical Instru
f ments.
Rag Carpets and Blacksmith
t Tools.
f Miner's Supplies and Market
t Baskets.
f Economy Flour Bins and Lamp
f Chimneys.
LSIMMON'S
SECOND-HAND STORE
After vou have hunted over the city &
for an article that you want, and j
can't And, come to me and I'll fit you
out, , W
SIMMONS,
C Street,
Medford.
"
It's A Big Lift ...
On the pocketbook when you can buy the
latest patterns and styles in
Dry floor.-
at prices that you ordinarily pay for old
styles and out of date patterns. We have
the Best and Newest line of goods in the
city. Our stock of
Spring and Summer Clothing
Is warranted to bo the most fashionable
and for the least money ever shown in
Med forth In
G. A. R. Suits
We have a complete line, with buttons to
match. We want you to drop in and look
at our stock if it don't suit you it will
cost vou nothing.
66
TOKIO"
A Standard bred -Trotting
Stallion, will stand for service
for the season of 189.5, at the
Central Point Fair Grounds.
TOKIO"
Is 4 years old and is register
ed in the American Trotting
Register under No. 16,956.
PEDIGREE. Tokio was sired by Alcyonium, 12,549;
Alcyonium by Alcyone, 732; he by George Wilkes, 519.
Tokio's dam was Dinah Doe, she by Legacy, 3159.
Parties desiring to further trace the pedigree of Tokio
can do so by referring to Wallace's Stud Book.
Terms $30 Season, Limited to 10 Mares.
J. E. HILL, Owner,
J. C. SLAGLE, Manager, Medford, Oregon.
Central Point, Ore.
flerchant Tailoring"
REYNOLDS & WILLIAMS,
Rt-ccntly from Oakland, Cal.J
- FRONT STREET, MEDFORD, OR.
Suits Made to Order.... Pants Made to Order..
1- rom -l:U to as high as
your purse will permit.
Our suits are warranted to be good goods and well and fashionably made
From $-5.50 to a higher
figure.
W. H. Meeker & Co.,
MEDFORD, - - OREGON.
IN NEW QUARTERS
I am now located in the McAndrews block and
am prepared t6 show you my
NEW SPRING STOCK .
Ijr, Consisting of latest styles in gent's furnishing
Srt-igK goods, hats and caps, boots and shoes. Reduced
prices in all lines.
S. ROSENTHAL, .
....Medford. Oregon
SYAYLERJ
i J ...Foot Fitter
jllasjuM received Some
j Very up to date
: Tan and Russett
; Color Heel & Spring
i Heel School Shoes.
. Oxford Tw'i button IW..-;.
; Latent fhadcS in Tan and llussett.
All klait. of Kv-', and shoe rpalr-.Dir promptly
i lAK'ii li.r !ic vjn of iho "IkxH ami Koot." also
' f.wtnrtni on Uu- Mtlcnralk.
ThU Uttle Qlrl Bu 5chool Shoe. at Tavkr'i i SKVKNTII Si., :: MKDFOKD. uBK.
.... Clarendon Hotel
HKADylWKTERS KOI?
-v.. Miners, Prospectors and
Hunters
Tables Second to None. Rates $1 Per Day.
Board by week $4.50. Special rates to Families.
5Ll!?.,,j?!!J!?Ie.,. J. W. THOriASON, Prop.
I AM READY TO
ANNOUNCE . . .
"To the people of tlio valley that I have opened the
much talked ot new harness shop in Medford.
I HAVE IN STOCK
A full line of all hm unit cnrrtat wvur. uch a smiiHei. lap roUv. horse
bttinki'i,-. uUtpii, rnrry cutnlm unit hrulif, nm! in fact rvoryihinjr you
wouM rxptM'L to tlnl in a well iVtfuliuM lwj of this niitiitv. My hurtiYss
nn ull luiiui tnlt anU urc hwior than itmehtne tnmle 11 flairs. X want to
get acquainted with the people of thin valley you wilt want to know tue.
V. D. BEIDLEMAN. South C SI., MeOford, Oregon
FSUIT .
GHOfJUERS
)(
Before sending away for your trees please
notice that the
Central Point Nursery....
lias an unusually fine, large stock of trees of
all strndard varieties that are true to label and
free from insect pests at. as low prices as any
reliable nursery in the northwest. I grow ail
my trees here at Central Point.
Call at ouruery and ltiHpct trees and Ret prices that will surprise you. Samples mnv be seen at
my beallnv grounds on J. a. Haguy'8 plucu, In Kast Medford. I puy freight to all points in
Southern Oregon. ,
Central Point Nursery, Central Point, Oregon.
MY WIFE
And I never have aay a!u:rea:icn and our neighbors marvel at our con-
on s me r'-ion ror tow blessed state of aSairs voo ask.
en. when firi our two tfcrobb ns hearts were made one. we eTablL'taed
a ort o! a set of rjlrs which both ot us have adhered to very sfadlastJv.
Hut even then o:S-rer.c s wo-jid mnse. For Instance: We needed a stove
rhe wa in lavor i.f a CHARTER OAK. while I (avored another make. She
wauled her way and 1 wauled nine.
I':d we quarrel Not a bit of it we eSected a compromise. That's as
airree:b:e rav to settle sai-h itUnm,. vn L-nw
CH6RTER OAKbUy! a"tii- ve u-hi the kind my wife wanted a
Charter Oak -.tove-i have no eiua! in quality acd eon 1 mi HI n O nil .rn.r
Teolener. U are voir agent !or them In Medford. - XYAiYltj Ot tllliKr.Y.
e also have a lull .ux ic of ,heif and heavy hardware. MEDFORD. OREGON.
MEDFORD - FENCE - WORKS.
REDUCTION IN PRICES
PRESSED Old Price. New Price
5 wire 4 ft., hish 1.30. $1.CK)
4 3 1.10. .85
ROl'GH
-. 5 wire 4 " 1.00. .80
4 " (split) .95. .75
S 5
All Others Reducedjn Proportion. A. J. Fredenburg.
CHlLiDEHS' . .
.. JAIRTO ADDITION
Location of Land Lying but a few rods more than one
mile t the east of
....Medford, Oregon,
Amount ot Land in
Tract
Now on the flarket
Commands an
cellcnt View of
Medford
Ex-
Is situated UK) acres of land which is
especially adapted to
Fruit Growing.
This land has recently been placed
upon the market and is now offered for
sale in tracts of from
2a to 10 Acres.
The name. "Fairview." is given this
property because, that Wing located as
it is. on a slight eminence, a view of all
parts of Mt-d ford and a good portion of
the valley can be had from any part of
the land. Nearly all of this land has
been cleared and has been under culti
vation for a number of years. The soil
is of an exceptionally fine quality and its
adaptability to fruit-growing has been
proven. This land will be sold upon the
Installment Plan.
Payments may be made at 5?1.25 per
week, $5 per month or S15 every quar
ter, or a liberal discount will be made
for all cash purchases.
The success attending fruit culture is
no longer an experiment. By direct anal
ysis the soil is found to contain all the
elements required to produce fruits from
the semi-tropical to the hardiest varie
ties. Over these favorable conditions
hangs a climate co-ordinated and adjust
ed to the nature of the soil.
Who to Address For further information cencerning
this desirable property call on or address
S. CHILDERS,
MEDFORD, - - OREGON.
How Payments Can
be Made
Fruit and Fruit Culture