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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
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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.
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T A Whitman lioa nn a.kfktllA. .
his cyclery a tandem "a bicycle built
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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.
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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,
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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....
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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.