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About The Medford mail. (Medford, Or.) 1893-1909 | View Entire Issue (May 8, 1896)
-1 k MCWC nc THR riTv M 1 It was one morning last week that it so happened that Townsman R. H. Whitehead left his dress parade coat and hat hanging at the rear entrance to his fine dwelling, on North C street. It so happened that upon the same morning a Weary Willie, of the genus hobo, sought sustenance at .the rear en trances of this same dwelling, and he gazed long and wistfully at "those'' coat and "them" hat. It again so happened that the next day, in the forenoon, A. D., Mr. Whitehead de cided to decorate himself in street re galia but ha didn't deck the Weary Willie had purloined the aforesaid ar ticles and had taken brakebeam pas sage for Grants Pass and points north. Hereafter the tourists with appetites to appease will call at other back en trances if they enjoy long the days of life upon nourishment procured in this way. For sale In the town of Medford, five lots, on the corner of Seventh and streets, on which is situated the Western hotel, barn and other out houses: for the paltry sum of 92000. A bargain. Half the original cost of the buildings. See S. H. Hill, on the premises. W. L. Townsend is back again at his old business, that of barbering, he having purchased the Fitzgerald and Snyder tonsorial parlors, on South C Btreet. He desires us to state positively that henceforth Medford is his town and barbering is his business. No per son doubts that he is a good workman and of course he will get his share of tne patronage. The deal was made yesterday morning and he is now at bis post of labor. Mr. Fitzgerald ex pects to soon leave for LaGrande, Ore gon, and Mr. Snyder for Cripple Creek, Colo, tsotn are good, square boys and each has a fine familv and we regret their departure but the town can't hope to keep all the good people, The Matt, wishes tnem success. Mr. Town' send is housekeeping in the Grossman residence, West Sixth street. For sale cheap or exchange for Jarm property east of the Rocky mountains, a farm two miles from Med ford. Address, Box 132, Medford, Oregon. Dr. Geary was called to Eagle Point one dark night last week, and as he feared there might be a scarcity of stars by which to get his bearings along the lonely route between this city and Eagle Point, he secured the services of b red McCollougtu- whose ability as a land navigator has never before been questioned. All went well until tbey struck the dessert, east of Central Point, and tben all went wrong. The night grew darker, and darker, but r red and doctor did not ret lost. They jast lost the road for about two hours didn't "know where they were at." They finally brought ap at a ford on Rogue river and after locating themselves, struck out for their des tination and arrived in safety. I. A. WeVb has received his spring stock of carpets and wall paper each line is complete in all modern patterns and the prices are aU right. At the close of the old soldier's and sailor's reanien, which, was held at Ashland last fall, it was deeMed to hold the reunion at that city again this year, but since that time the matter has veen reconsidered ami It ia quite possible that Gold Hill will be the place of meeting this sutler. The aewG. A. R., Postal that place has taken the matter in hand ad are meet ing with considerable success in a finan cial way. Jo more a table place could be selected in the valley than Geld HilL. and those having the mat ter in charge will, without doubt, de cide upon that place, should sufficient encouragement be given. - De Witt's Sarsaparilta is prepared far cleaning the bleed. It builds up and strengthens constifeftiion impaired by disense. Geo. H. Haetcms. The mail did net start on the new Ashland -Klamath route as scheduled last Friday morning. Temporary ser vice was started as far as Shake Satur day morning, and E. Parr, one of the firm which secured the contract, has gone over the route o a tour of in spection. The Ashland postmaster re ceived a dispatch front the department authorizing him to start temporary service and to pay as much as $21 for the round trip per day, nut as no one appeared willing to take the contract temporarily for the maximum allow ance, and as the contractors promised to commence regular daily service early this week, the matter was not pushed. D. Brooks,' the tinner, lias just re ceived a fine line of new -cook stoves, and is selling them cheap. There is to be a grand -celebration near Gold Hill on Monday, at which time ground will be broken on the much talked of Rogue Hirer Water and Mining company's ditch. J. W. North up, president of the company, has the matter in hand, and has pro vided several prominent speakers, and also a number of brass bands and has completed arrangements for a barba cue, which will be free to all. A spec ial train will leave Medford at 12:08 p. m., for the celebration grounds, which ia o Ivstii't thnaa milna aiiit.ra tt cawuv vuicv iuiivo cwt vs Those driving from this part of the valley are asked to take the valley, or river road from Tolo. Until further notice I will be at Gold Hill on the first Monday of each month, to remain four days. C. C. Pletcher, D. D. S. Mustering Officer' M. S. Damon, accompanied by eight members of Chester A. Arthur Post, G. A. R., of Medford, and three members of the Central Point Post, drove down to Gold Hill last Saturday and organized James Lutterel Post, G. A. R., in that city with fifteen members. It required the entire afternoon to complete the organization, after which a banquet was served to tne iBiior buu uolliuoi of the new Post. Those who were present from Medford were: M. S. Damon, W. T. Kame, A. T Drisko, A. H. Hooker, W. K. Davis. W. King, N. R. Johnson, J. G. Grossman and P. M. j Stewart. Wood of all descriptions for sale. Bellinger & HilL . . - . , . i a J. Lu Wlgie was eviaen .iy nm ue- tined to take the "dust of the rou this time that is, the timo when Messrs. Carder and MoPherson. at tempted to pass him on the Jackson ville road. Mr. Wigle was just saun tering along with a team and wagon and the other fellows were mounted on "bikes." The "bikers" came up from the rear and attempted to pass, but struck the on-moving craft amid-ships. Whether or not they led the procession our deponent staleth not, but from the nature of things the impression was left that a modulated pace was more to their liking. One hundred dollars forfeit will be paid by the proprietors of Oregon Kidney tea for each and every case of kidney or bladder disease which can not be cured by its proper use. Sold by Chas. Strang, druggist. Arrangements are about completed for a grand candidates ball to be given at the opera house in this city on Fri day evening, May 29th. All candidates ror omce, irrespective oi party, are In vited to be in attendance. A public meeting will be held during the day at which a number of speeches will be made by the dinerent candidates. Musio for the ball will be furnished by Helman's famous orchestra, of Ashland. Supper will be served at the Hotel Nash. Tickets to the ball, $1.00; sup per 60 cents per plato. Program for the public meeting will appear later. "Business is better now than ever before. It is so good of late that I have found it necessary to employ an assist ant trimmer. There are now three of us kept busy." Mrs. Sears, the mil liner, at the Racket. E. E. Thompson has opened up in business in Medford in an entirely new line, and is nothing more nor less than that of purchasing poultry, eggs, mutton, hogs, and in tact, almost any thing the farmers have to sell. He has already made a number of shipments He is buying for a San Francisco firm they furnish the necessary funds and Mr. Thompson does the hustling at this end. He is unquestionably a man with propensities that are full to the brim with bustle and there is not a shadow of doubt but that success will be his in good proportioned chunks. A number one milch cow for sale cheap, for cash, a mowing machine for $20. cash, also a fine span of mules cheap. lor cash. Might trade for good brood mares. Further particulars en quire at this omce. Charlie Perdue has purchased the gunsmith stock in trade of Red field Bros, and has moved the same t J A. Whitman's warehouse, where he can be found at all times fully equipped for the repair of all styles of fire-arms, bicycles, sewing machines. umbrellas and, in fact, almost anything the peop.e want axed up. Charlie is put down as a crack workman and his friends are glad to note that he is now established in a business for himself. John Redfield will go to Montana and Sam'l will reside at Vilendale Burns are absolutely painless when DeWitts's Witch Hazel Salve is nromniy applied. Thle statement is true. A perfect remedy for skin dis eases, chapped hands and lips, and never fails to cure piles. Geo. H. Haa- kitrs, druggist. Hubbard Bros, received a carload of McCormick mowersand binders direct from the manufactory on Thursday of this week. There was also included lu the carload several hundred pounds of binding twine. They were somewhat surprised at the car reaching here so soon, as the trip was made in ten days less time this year than in former years. This car came via. Ugden aa Sacramento, while in former years shipments have been made by way of Portland. All kinds of wood for sale. Long wood, short wood, hard wood wood and just plain wood. BelBocer Jr. mil, draymen. Dr.' E. P. Geary, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, was pre sented with a fine, large cake by Land lord Conner of the Oregon, of Ash land, the first of the week. The cake was decorated with the three colore of the order, and also with the letters K. of P. The doctor prizes it very highly, and long remember the visit to Granite lodge two weeks ago, and the pleasant greeting tendered him, as the highest official of the order in this -state. Tayler, the footfitter, Oxford Southern ties, some very up to date, perfect fitters. These styles canoot be duplicated again this season. Drop in soon to procure a good fit. The entertainment given at the opera bouse last Saturday evening bv the Presbyterian people was quitewell patronized and a rather novel enter tainment presented. In addition to ah excellent musical and literary feature, there was a "May party" in which the young folks displayed their skill lu the art of entertaining. The several marches were excellent and many features of the mild extravaganza were especially praiseworthy. (By far the best assortment of ear- pets ever brought to Med ford, at I. A wetob'e furniture store. - Prosperity is attending the Chriet- tian church, judging from the im provements going on both without and within the premises. Ihe tilling in of the lot is a great blessing in point of health. J. A. Bradbury, the painter, Is making an improvement on the fence with his paint brush, while with in new earoets and a new nuluit nlat- form add greatly to the - beauty and comfort of the church. The f aest wool and cotton blankets ever brought to Medford from 75 cents up, at Angle dc Plymale's. C. O. Diwon, who returned last week from California, where he had been with the Weber Dramatic com pany, states that the company is headed this way again, and will In all probabil ity pass through the valley in about a month. This company played three nights In this oity while in the valley before, and our people were well pleased with them. My summer hats are really and truly beautiful. Mrs. Sears, the mil liner Racket store. A large delegation of the citizens of Medford and vicinity drove up to Ash land Wednesday to hear Col. Jas. B. Weaver, who delivered an address upon that day. The gentleman is quite a noted talker, and those who listened to bim were easily convinced tbat he was thoroughly conversant with the sujuct upon which he addressed the people. D. Brooks is ready to sell manu facturer's rights as well as sub-irrigating pipe. Street Commissioner Amann is doing quite a bit of work on the prin cipal streets of Medford these davs. all of which adds materially to the looks oi the town and the convenlenca of its citizens. If the large rocks were raked off those streets tbat were Graveled last year, it would add greatly to the comiort oi tnose driving over them. A meeting of the Crater Lake club is called for the Medford city hall on Saturday evening of this week. Thero Is much need of active work by the club right now and it is hoped there will bo a large attendance. All mem bers are asked to be present and- are each asked to invite a friend to uttend the meeliug and join the club. Unless we get In and "roll loss" on this Drono- sition, the Mazamas who propose visit ing me lake in August win make their start for the lake from other points man meaiora. r i The, ladles of the M. E. church. south will give a strawberry and cream and ice cream and cake supper in the opera house on the Mb. inst. Tables will be spread from 3 to 10 p. m. You are all respectfully solicited to corno and patronize us and we will use the proceeds toward buying an organ for tne church. Ihe Committee. Good wood, Wells St Shearer we have it in all lengths and quality ex cept poor quality, which kind wo don't keep. The new ads this week are those of Cranfill & Hutchison, who are talk ing of spring dress goods and shirt I V a . .r waisis. iumsaen oc uerun are quot ing a few grocery prices. W. H. Meeker & Co. are advertising superior "Happy Home" clothing and Mrs Riley is saying a great many things regarding lavi being king. Trade with the dumb clerk at the Crater and you 11 not be talked to death. He is not in politics. An effort is being made by those who have paid a tax on their dogs to see tbat those who own dogs and have not as yet paid the tax be made to liquidate. It is no more than justice that these who have not paid the dog tax and have dogs should be made to pay, as the law is no respecter of dogs one is as good as another. Kame & Gilkey have tinware they guarantee not to rust. G.W.Oliver, of San Francisoo, was in Medford last week and while here sold his resident property, near the oil tank, to George Justus, the con sideration being 3UU. Mr. Ultver formerly lived in Jacksonville, but is now in the milk business in San Fran cisco. Oregon Kidney tea cures constipa tion, bold by Chas. btraag, druggist. Jack Morris is building an add! tion 14x31 feet in sue to his second hand store, the same to be used as a general repair shop. Jack is doing quite an extensive business in bis line these days; and be finds tbat more room Is a actual necessity. Oregon Kidney tea relieves nervous- wees, sold byvhas. Strang, druggist. Street Commissioner Amann bad a rang of men at work hauling gravel on e the coanty road in East Medford the first of the eek. This road has been graded by the citizens of that part of me otiy, and wnen graveled win be about the best piece of road leading outr Medford. Rolled barley for sale, rolled on "smooth rolls." Custom rolling done on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Medford Brewery and Ice Works. Several of the local athletes are putting in most of their spare time practicing high kicking, jumping and weight throwing, and 'tis said tbat some of them intend to be on hand to contest tor some of the prises at the field day exercises at Ashland next month. The Star restaurant, together with all fixtures, for sale. Apply to W. J. King. Baker, the nhotographer. has de cided to take to field work again, and will, within a few days, commence doing mining and farm viewing. H. L. Miser will have charge of bis studio in Medford aad the same is .be ing rearranged and refitted. A. Reynolds, Medford's popular tailor, has so far recovered from his attack of rheumatism as to be able to be taken to his home in Central Point. His friends here are hoping that he may fully recover and again be at his place of business. Wm. Dailey. of Eagle Point, was in Medford the first of the week. He states tbat there has been a great deal mora rainfall in bis section of the country than here, and adds that the farmers nave bad all the damp weather that is needed. . F. M. Judd, formerly a jeweler of this city, and Mrs. L. M. Culp, who for a number of years kept a boarding bouse in Medford, were married at Ft. Jones, Calif., on April 27th. Mr. Judd is iii the jewelry business at Ft. Jones. The Southern Pacific company have had a train distributing ties along the two sections terminating in this city the first or the week, f ore man Kt Hey 's section crew were assist ing In the work of unloading. Misses Orth and Miller, of Jack sonville, and Messrs. Enyart and Whitman, of Medford. attended the normal entertainment Saturday even ing. Tidings. The t many friend1 of Homer Harvey are very much pleased to note that he "has about recovered from his recent illness and is again out . on the streets. Mrs. Isaac Wright, who has been quite ill with La Grippe and pleurisy for the past few weeks, is somewhat improved, but still unable to be about. Attorney S. S. Pentz has moved his offices to the Adkins-Deuel build ing and now has rooms over Mitchell, Lewis & Stayer company's store. The public schools closed Tuesday evening in order -that the teachers might have an opportunity of attend ing the teachers' institute. Messrs. Crain & Childers. of the Oriental livery stable, have had a large sign painted and bung in iront or their place of business. D. W. Taylor sold his bouse and two lots in the southern part of town this week to Jack Morris, the price paid being 9450. The Davis flouring mill started up again on Monday, and will probably continue for several months. IT-- vrr cut . t u.ut if. IOi V V . A . u. liDgaiii. to learn, is quite seriously ill. i Wheels and Wheelers. Ashland vhiwlmnn hrivahiillt 4i. and will endeavor to have some Drettv ll..l.. ll.. LI II .1 F'Clltf suuruuiuK mere ine CO riling ODOOUlll Dr. Kirchgessner is just as much of a wneeiman as any oi ine rxys, be hav ing recently purchased a high grade Volunteer from Kame & Gilkey. The present unsettled condition of tuv weumer causes tne average Wheeler mucn uneasiness, une day it is good wneeung ana me next oav it rains. . a T A Whitman lioa nn a.kfktllA. . his cyclery a tandem "a bicycle built . i) j 1. 1 .t i . able attention among those who in- auigo in Dicycnnff. If HM.1 nnf Via iinrtl oil rt t a uw w wii a, uiivii uii j I i: ford's heavy weights will be riding the UT V 11 f ! 1 fiiuA A f1 lA n A Wit f . .n. are both taking lessons, and we expect to see them on a tandem most any day. Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Hutchison take an early morning spin to Jacksonville, whenever the weather will permit, and Clarence says the result is tbat the cx- erciso is very bonlflcial to him as far as appetite goes, at least. m m m The bicycle club should take up the matter ol building a bicyclo track be tween Medford and Jacksonville. The ground is comparatively level and no doubt permission could be secured from the county for such a track to run along the wagon .road and the same could be built with very little expenses. Should this be doue'it would give mose woo ride a wheel a road equal to aoy in the state. The bicycle club is making arrange ments preparatory to putting the track in good order again, and -will be pre pared to have some good races the coming summer. At the annual meet ing held last week a committee was appointed to solicit membership, and all hifvrllnL urn inritari ti inln tho club. By this means it is proposed to unite the bicyclists of Medford and Jacksonville and a large club will be the result. Death of Mrs. Taylor. The friends and acquaintances of Mrs. W. W. Taylor were sorely grieved last week to learn of tho good lady's death, which occurred at her husband's farm home, a few miles east of Medford, on Wednesday April 29, 1396. She had been ill for several weeks and since February 21st she had been under the doctor's care. A peculiar coinci dent in connection with her death was the fact that it occurred upon her father's birthday and also upon the birthday of his mother. Annie Elizabeth Woodr was born in this county June 12, 1872. Her child hood was spent on the farm of her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Woody, about three and one-half miles east of this city, she attended the district school, receiving a good education and was highly esteemed by all her school mates for her kiodneso, honesty and in tegrity. On March 8, 1S91, she was married to Willis W. Taylor. Her married life, although of short dura tion, was filled with happiness for her husband and family. About one year ago she was con verted to the teachings of our Savior, Jesus Christ. She soon after united with the Baptist church and livad a true Christian life until death called her. Although everything was done to stay the hand of death, her disease was beyond the power of human aid. She was laid to rest in the Phoenix ceme tery April 30, a large concourse of friends and neighbors following her remains to the church In Phoenix where funeral services were conducted by Rer. C. H. Hoxle. she leaves a husband and three utile girls, the oldest being about four and one-half years of age, to. mourn ber loss. She was a devoted wife and mother and a devout Christian and surely no light is shining brighter than hers in tbat baven of rest. C. A Wedding Anniversary. The 30th anniversary of the mar riage of Air. and Mrs. Ell Fisher was approprietly celebrated on the even ing of May 1st at the parsonage, corner 6th and I streets by their many friends. The surprise upon thme was complete and an occasion long to be remembered. The hearty good wishes and many more substantial tokens of precious things will long be remembered by them with rejoicing. Occasions of this kind do much to cheer and brighten the pathway of life. The recipients of the favors will feel under stronger bonds for faithful work in the Master's vlnyard and can do that work with lighter hearts. May the Heavenly Father abundantly bless you all in this lire and give you the loys of life ever lasting is the prayer of your humble servants, Mr. and Mrs. ELI r ISHER. City Council Proceedings. Council met in regular session Tues day evening. May 5. Petition of w. C. T. U., for an ordi nance prohibiting use of tobacco on the streets by boys, which was referred to ordinance committee at last regular meeting, was continued until next reg ular meeting. Ordinance committee not being ready to report on bicycle ordinance and ordinance on obstructing sidewalks the matter was carried over until next regular meeting. Finance committee asked further time n bill of E. E. Gore, for bruBb and rock for dam, which was presented some time ago. The following bills were allowed: Bellinger 4 Hill, wood for hall I 1 75 O P Llndley. lumber 19 44 Kame & GUkey, mdse 4 4M D Cofer, nlsbtwatoh and fees. 99 26 F Amann, street commissioner 38 00 E w Carder, engineer's salary and re- Wjalrson pump 30 20 allaoe Woods, lumber famished In Feb rnary for dam 10 40 W T York, recorder's fees 11 80 Chas Hoffls, money refunded for sale of siock I zo Ninety per Cent Of all the people need to take a course of Hood's Sarsaparllla at this season to prevent the run-down condition of the system which invites diseas e. Hood's Pills are purely vegetable and do not purge, pain or gripe. All druggists. 25c. Office rooms for rent W. T. York. ATTENTION!! ...Front, Right THE "RACKET" P. S. -Look at our display in each You Have Jiot Forgotten.... The beautiful line of Dress Goods we had last spring. This year our line is much larger than last, and embraces all the latest styles and patterns of Spring and Summer Dress Goods. We have the finest line of Ladies' Shirt Waists' Ever shown in Medford, and our prices areas low as they make 'em. We carry everything in the line of dry goods, ladies' and gent's furnishing goods, boots, shoes, groceries, etc. Come and see us and get our prices CRANFILL & HUTCHISON CASH GROCERY CHOICEST, WW IMPORTED BY Comejn and Get Prices' Hlil MEDFORD. DR. Near Hotel Picnic at Talent. A picnic will be hold one-half mile north of the Talent bridge, on the north Talent road, Saturday May 16. It has ben arranged to have a match base ball frame, bejf inning at 2 p. m., after which a dnncn will commence and continue through the evening. A re freshment stand will be opened on the ground. A cordial invitation is ex tended lo candidates of all parties to be present and speak on the political issues of the day. Speaking will be gin at 10 a. m. Everybody come and bring your baskets. L. J. Sleppy, J. H. Jacobs, ! Com on E. P. Hughes f Invitation. S. R. Morris. I Wall paper, the prettiest and most up to date designs shown in the city at Webb's furniture store 1 (GROCERIES Are an actual necessity in every household in fact you can't get along without them. But when you invest your money in anything in the grocery line you should make sure that you get a pure, fresh article; and that is .... . Just What I . Have for Sale I pride myself upon keeping the choicest line of groceries in the valley, and my prices are all right. I also carry glassware, crockery, notions, confectionery, cigars and tobacco, and handle all the leading daily papers.... . i WOLiTES, y Seventh Street Dress, Forward, Harcl ISe "RACKET" The popular furniehing bouse fog ladies and gentlemen, for they have just received a large line of ladies' shirt waists the best values ever placed before you; also, an immense line of hosiery. Every one knows what bargains we give in these goods. It is now "wheel" time, and we have athletic sweaters, from 25c up, for men and boys also caps. Speaking of head wear, do you know we want 1,000 men and boys to buy straw hats? We have them. Noffsaid-j-" come and see. window; it will pay you. MEDFORD, and CENTRAL POINT. Headquarters for Teas and Coffees A FEW RETAIL PRICES Cheese, 12 cents per pound. Rolled Oats, 23 pounds for $1.00. Raisins, 20 pounds for $1.00. Liisien & Berlin MEDFORD, ORE. Compounds the Interest. The Fossil Journal has the following which is not at all bad: "We notice in the Jackson county court proceed ings that Charlie Nickel, publisher of the Jacksonville Times, got judgment against one Aramstrong for $169.83. Armstrong should have paid up his subscription sooner, as it is said that Charlie always adds comoouad Interest after the bill for the Times runs longer than twenty years," . . Doctor Dmnielsofl, Office in Halley block over postofficti. Chronic diseases, and diseases of women and children a specialty. One hundred good envelopes with' your name and address neatly printed on them we furnish the envelopes and do the printing, all for 75 cents. .. . . GROCER MEDFORD, ORE.