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About The Medford mail. (Medford, Or.) 1893-1909 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 30, 1896)
i THE " RACKET The Ladies of Medford Keep Your Children at Home 1 By making it beautiful and ! p Art and THE cc E-3 Sl 1 NEWS OF THE CITY. Many people in this part of Oregon saw that large meteor which passed ' across the heavens last Thursday even ing at about ten minutes after six. When first seen it was in the southwest from which location it shot like a blaz ing rocket to the east and disappeared, seemingly in the mountains east of the valley. When first seen it had the ap pearance of a'large ball of fire, followed by a streak of light and sparks. When ' it had traveled, apparently, about one third of its course a large piece of the burning mass was loosened from the main ball, the smaller piece following in the wake of the larger, and only a short distance behind it. A little later a second piece was broken off and it followed as did the first. The meteor was unusually brilliant and had it made this trip an hour later, after night had settled down to its usual darkness, the entire valley would have been illumi nated. No account has been seen of its . having fallen, and what became of it is still to learn. "I've been talking about pretty things in general that is, about my lovely line of crockery but I'm going to tell you about pretty things in par ticular this week. I've just received some of the finest banquet lamps ever seen in Southern Oregon so pretty that even the most fastidious could but admire. They are cheap as well as pretty and just the thing you want to grace your parlor table. Call and sfee them." Wolters, the grocer. Last Friday evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Williams, on South B street, was lighted from within with more than accustomed brilliancy, and the merry peals of laughter which echoed out on the cool night air pro-j claimed that there was much rejoicing neatb the fanr'ly roof tree. Upon in vestigation it was ascertained that it was the anniversary of Oscar Wil- " Ham's birth and that his friends, num- ' bering about thirty, had congregated There to celebrate the occasion. - Soon after the guests had arrived prepara tions were commenced for the evening's : entertainment and ere long they were each and all made happy in the midst of the evening's revelry, which con tinued until lunch was announced, to which they did ample justice. When the hands of the clock were pointing so the hour of twelve the guests dis persed and from every one present it ' was yoted one of the mo6t pleasant affairs of the season, Mrs. H. Arnold, artist, at her studio in the Halley block, over the postoffice, is now prepared to do art work of all kinds. Orders taken for portraits in oil, water colors and crayon. Lessons given in drawing from life, portrait, landscape and , flower painting. Pictures of any sub ject or size painted to order. French art taught in one lesson. 'Twas said in the days of old that misfortune never comes singly. It's bad enough to be compelled to steal, b"t when one gets caught and chased through grain fields and roaring streams it would seem that this blessed world were desolate indeed, but such was the fate that befell an unknown ' man who entered the .Eagle flouring mill near Ashland last week and at- . tempted to appropriate some of the mill's products. Just as he was in the act he was discovered. As soon as he ' saw he was in for it he began to scam per across the fields and through ser- . bonian bogs and with such rapidity did he go that his persuers were dum- founded quite. Soon after the chase was given up the thief was discovered a short ways below . the mill hitching up his team, but so piteously did he bee for mercy that he was allowed to pass on his way south unmolested . Beidleman & Nicholson can ac commodate you with anything in the harness and saddlery line. They have a fine line of lap robes, stable blankets and whips. Their prices will posi tively defy competition and satisfac tion guaranteed. Prof. Alexander, a member of the U. S. fish commission, in company with Dr. Meek, of Eugene, is out at Pelican bay for the purpose of making an ex amination to ascertain if any of the white fish planted in the lake several years ago survived. It has been ascer tained that the only way to catch these big fish is by gillnets and he came pre pared to use them in his examination, It has also been ascertained that the months ot October and November is the best time to catch them. Invest! gations made in several lakes of the northwest, where these fish have been planted by the government, have failed to discover any trace of them which makes the test of doubtful sua cess. Mr. Alexander says the tempera ture oi the water is aoout the same as that of the great eastern lakes where these fish thrive, but the altitude may have some effect upon them. Last Sunday Mr. Reuben Daw, of Applegate, and Miss May Johnston, of this city, were united in matrimony at Jacksonville, in the M. E. church. Rev. J. M. Shulze officiating. The bride is ; a highly respected daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Johnston, of this pleasant for them. Have you seen those Home Beautifiers in the shape of Draperies, Designs, Stamped Goods jl Lace Curtains? ij ! i i )l i (f t& ETn" ij! - PiE - i 1 jll . M place, and the groom is a well-to-do miner of Applegate he being one of the discoverers of the Daw-Thomas quartz ledge which was discovered last summer. The young couplo will soon remove to Applegate and make it their permanent abode. The Mail tenders its congratulations and hopes the sun will ever hang like a silver crescent pendant from Venus' flaming orb to brighten their path through life. The ladies of the Methodist church, who will give a dinner on election day, have decided to serve the meal in the room formerly occupied oy the Fair store, at the rear of Van Dyke's store, on North C street. H. . L. Raine sold his stock of cigars and confectionery to E. W. Cal kins last week and left Sunday for Cal ifornia to accept a position as brake man on the new valley railroad. Mr. Calkins has removed to the building just south of Hotel Nash and will put in, in connection with his cigars and confectionery, a lunch counter for the aecommodation of the public generally. Mr. C. is a square, honest gentleman and if success will come in the way of anyone in that line it will surely be where he will catch onto it. His place will be open both day and night- meals and lunches for belated business men and special suppers for parties will be strictly in his line. A new line of the finest carpets ever purchased for the Southern Ore gon trade has been received by I. A. Webb, the furniture dealer. See them before purchasing elsewhere. A different versiou of the Will Han ley cattle case, an account of which was published in The Mail a couple or three weeks ago, has now come to light, and in substance is that Mr. H. was driving a band of 700 cattle, with only four men as vaqueros, from the John Day river to Huntington aad in making the drive two calves worked into the herd unbeknown to Mr. Hanley. When the cattle were being held in a pasture two of the cattle association men took two steers from the herd and claimed them. The cattle had not been loaded as stated bv the Oregonian, and repro duced by The Mail. Mr. Hanley is now in Omaha with three trainloads of cattle. Fresh and cured meats, sausages, etc, can now be had at the Wesnide market, where the lowest market price prevails. Give me a call. Westside Market, two doors south of the West ern hotel. It is with regret that we are called unon to chronicle the death of Mr. D. P. Barnes, which occurred in Gold Hill last Monday evening, from para lysis. Mr. Barnes resided in Meaford for about two years but removed to his farm in Sams Valley about eighteen months ago, where he resided until a few days prior to his death. He was about seventy-six years of age and has resided in Jackson county for the past twenty-five years. He leaves two child ren. a son and a daughter, tie was buried Wednesday at Jacksonville, Rev. Eli. Fisher conducting the funeral services. A more extended notice will appear in these columns later. Linoleum the very correct thing to put on office, store or kitchen floors It comes in eight and twelve foot widths and is serviceable, looks well and don't cost very much considering its width. Get it at I. A. Webbs furniture store. A genuine surprise party was ten dered Miss Louise Lyon on Monday evening of this week. About twenty of the young people of Medford decided to gather at the home ot Air. and Mrs. f J. Halley, and from there go in a body to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lyon's home in East Medford, all unbeknown to them, which program was very successfully carried out. The surprise to the young lady was complete, but she soon recov ered herself and gracefully acknowl edged the compliment and, bidding the guests make themselves comiortaoie, they were soon in the height of enjoy ment or which they had to tneir en tire satisfaction. Mrs. L. R. Patton, Rockford, III. writes: "From personal experience J can recommend De Witt's Sarsaparilla, a cure for impure blood and general debility." Geo. H. Haskins, druggist The Mazamas of Portland are cor responding with Prof. Gregory, presl dent of the Medford Crater Lake club with a view to shipping several thousand fish to this place to be taken bv the members at this end of the line and planted in Crater lake. There is no good reason why Crater lake should not be stocked with nsn and tne sue cessful consumation of this project would be of great value in making the lake a desirable summer resort. The outcome of the experiment will be watched with much interest by those who are interested in the matter. Mrs. Mills' Cream baking powder at G. L. Davis' grocery store, lou get a prize with each package either siverware or a watch. The powder is pronounced all right. . The brake-beam tourists must have scented the appetizing fumes of the roast beef which beef fed many hundred of people in Medford last Saturday from a distance. In tho evening after the feast was over and Has just received a nice line of cheap and medium priced .... CAPES and .... JA.OIETS also LITTLE BOYS' CLOTHING ... Never has such money. Call and c :t 4. .s a special iiiuuiciuciil we away to our customers some of the most beautiful Silverware. .lust step in and behold the "Racket"' t tho remnants hud been turned over to the tender mercies of the animal kind, a crowd of these peripatetics number ing about twenty made one fell swoop upon the remains and in a remarkably short space of time about the only evidence of a barbecuo that remained was a few bones and a large pit oer which the food was roasted. Remember that we are making re ductions in our -Prize baking powders and giving elegant prizes with them. Call and see the beautiful prizes offered. Luinsdeu & Berlin. Fred Farrier, known' hero in Med ford as "Duffy," who is breaking on a freight train between Roseburg and Ashiand. had the misfortuno to have his shoulder blade broken at Central Point last Thursday. Ho was in the act of uncoupling a car, when the coupling pin broke and flew out, strik ing him on the shoulder, with tho re sult above mentioned. Ho was taken to Ashland, where the fractured bone was set, and he returned to his home at Roseburg on the north bound passen ger. His friends are hoping he will not be laid up very long. A suro remedy for that tired feel ing can be had at tho Oyster Bay lunch room. .Meals served at an nours, uay or night. Frank Wait is engaged this week in patting in the three stone crossings on Seventh street. Mr. Wait was awarded tho contract for putting in these crossings last summer, but through a misunderstanding relative to the time they were to be completed, the contract was declared void. The town board advertised for new bids tnd Mr. Wait was again awarded the contract at a slight increase over the old contract price. Walt's last bid was fourteen cents per square foot. Pheister's fifteen, and Schtnllline (150 for the whole job. A set of bread, cake and paring knives with every can of Pearl baking powder, and only 33 cents. Lumsden & Berlin. . , - The band boys cleared about twenty dollars from their danoe last Saturday evening. They expected to give the ance in the new Lanaiey ouiiding, but owing to unforseen circumstances, the idea was given up and the opera house secured. It was late when the speaking was over and a large number, who would otherwise nave attended. went home. It is hoped that their next attempt will not meet with so many obstacles and that they will re ceive the encouragement they are justly entitled to. All kinds of wood for sale. Long wood, short wood, hard wood, soft wood and just plain wood. Bellinger St Hill, dravmen. The sneak thief is in evidence here abouts. On Tuesday evening of this week a thief entered S. L. Carpenters yard, .two miles east of Medford and stole a good bit of washing from a line and with it the line upon which tne "wash" was hanging. It was about eight o'clock at night and Mr. C. hear ing a noise outside went to tne aoor just in time to see the thief fade in the distance. It is always safer to have your clothing inside the house at night. Bee Hive baking powder is all right and with it goes a good bit of crockery. Davis, the grocer, sells it also sells the very iresnest and nest oi groceries. H. C. Mackey, the photographer, was over on Applegate last Thursday taking views. He visited the Grand Applegate ditch and took a view of it and the surrounding buildings. He also took a view of the mammoth dam. Mackey Is determined to photo graph everything that is worth seeing and his customers appreciate his efforts. He was accompanied upon this trip by Liveryman Mounce. Wood for sale I have 2T cords of fir wood. In Medford, which I will sell at $2.90 per cord. Frank U. Bellinger, West Sixth street, Mcdiord. The Klamath Falls Republican says ur. u. r. uemorest ana larauy have located at Bonanza W. J. Brvnnt. of Medford, and other divines, are camped on Pelican bay hunting and fishing, .... K. M. Lieever and w. j. Freeman, of Central Point, were re gistered at Hotel Llnkvllle Sunday. . ...H. Vincent and wifereturned Mon day from Rogue river with their win ter's supply oi iruit. Rolled barley for sale, rolled on "smooth rolls." Custom rolling done on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Medford Brewery and ice v orics. B. F. Crouch finished a very neat little cottage for Crist. Arnold a few weeks ago. The residence is just out side the incorporate limits and conse quently did not get into our improve ment list puousnea last weeK. xne main building is 14x2(5 feet in sizo, story and a half high and to this is built a 14x14 kitchen. Tho cost com pleted was $000. Cigars, tobacco and candies kept always on hand at the Oyster Bay lunch room. Just south of Hotel Nash. The adjourned meeting of the Southern Oregon Presbytery, which convened at Bandon last July, was held In Medford Monday and Tuesday of this week and at this last meeting was transacted tho unfinished business of values been offered for the see them lt: i are uiiermii iuj;ii- the former mooting. There were a a goodly number of ministers in attend unco from various portions of the slate. A nico line of fresh candies, cigars and tobaccos at tho Elk Horn confec tionery. Tho many friends of Mrs. B. S. Webb, who, with her husband and family, are traveling through Cal ifornia, will regret to learn that she h:is beeu quite 111 for tho past fow days with nervous prostration. They are at present stopping at uerKiey, but will soon go to Oakland and pitch their tent for the winter. Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair re- newer Is, unquestionably, the best pre servative of tho hair. Ills also cura tive of dandruff, tetter, and all scalp affections. Deputy Countv Clerk W. B. Jack son and Miss Ida Bettz, of Eagle Point, were married at tho residence of the grooms parents at Jacksonville, last Sunday. The young people are well! and favorably known in this county and have a host of friends who will ' wish them much happiness in their matrimonial career. Oregon Kidney tea Is pleasant to i the tasto and the most effective ,blood urifier known. Sold by Chas Strang, Iruggist. M. S. Damon was showing us this week a stem of blackberries, from his patch of Lawtons,upon wnich there were blooms, green, partially ripe and fully matured berries. While this is quite a Utile out oi the order in most countries at this season of the year it is not considered to any great extent that way in the Rogue riyer valley, A hacking cough is not only an uoying to others, but is dangerous to the person who has it. One Minute eough cure will quicklv put an end to it. Geo. H. Uasktns, druggist. Last week onr types were a little at fault in our write-up of Med ford's improvements when we said that S, Childers put up his own barn, east of Bear creek. It was Childers' barn ail right, but it was Herbert Crouch, a voung man eighteen years of age, who did the carpenter work entire and ,twas a good job. Highest market price paid for eggs either cash or trade, at Lumsden & Berlin's. As an indicator pointing to the im portance which our-city is fast assum ing let us say that from Saturday morn ing of last week until Monday evening of this week just eighty-three trunks were handled by Draymen Bellinger St Hill. Nearly all ot these trunks be longed to commercial travelers. We are making a reduction In our Prize baking powder. Here is tho place to buy it Lumsden St Berlin. R. E. Pevton, living over near Flounce Rock, has grown, this year. some of the finest apples ever turned out of any orchard in the valley and there is no scale or insect of any nature in that locality. Harry Bossum, in from that place Tuesday, brought us samples ot the fruit. Parties desiring to purchase empty barrels or kegs can do so at the Turf Exchange saloon. Don't forget about the warm din ner wbioh the ladies oi the M. c. church will serve on election day: for twenty cents. They want to build a parsonage for their pastor, and they would like to have everybody help 'em do it by buying a meal from them on the above date. At G. L. Davis' grocery store will always be found a fine assortment of fruits of all varieties. Geo. R. Hargadine, of Ashland, is engaged in hunting and capturing wild bees, with which to start an apiary. Last week in company with G. G. Eubanks, of Ashland, he captured a large colony of bees and about one hundred pounds of honey, in a large oak. Fresh ovsters in stew or a fry at the Oyster Bay lunch room. The band boys gave an open air concert last Friday evening render ing several ot their best musical selec tious. The boys are improving every day and if we mistake not, they will soon be in a position to compete with any band in this portion of the state. Beardless barley, for seed, for sale, at the feed store of J. R. Erford. Mrs S. Abraham, of Roseburg, in spector of the Women's Relief Corps, was in Medford last Friday on official business connected with that order, She is making a tour of the state in specting the lodges, and reports them to bo In a flourishing condition. Ten cords of wood taken on den tal work. C. C. Plotcher, Medford Our attention has beon called to nn error that was made last week in ouv mention of the death of Mr. J. O. John- son. We stated inai tne eiuess oi ma three daughters was "olevon" years of age, when it should have read "nine" which error we gladly rectify. For a good smoke, call at the Elk Horn coufectlonery and cigar store. Rev. Ross, the eyangelist, writes friends in this city that he will be here for the purpose of holding services soon after the holidays. It was Rov. Will be pleased to know that they can p;et the famous 11. & G. Corset and Ferris' Good Sense Waist without sending away for them, and as cheap as thev can be had anywhere. f THE RACKET" Corse KID-FITTING "Style 150, rara ran rarara ncan rarara r.arar.'- tULJLJ nnn nenn . rara raraen noacT caea tac Ross who drew such largo crowds and made so many converts in Medford last March. I am now prepared to do all kinds of gun and bicycle repairing at the low est possible price. Chas. Perdue. D. Brooks, the tinner, has just com pleted three large water tanks for J. H. Stewart for his new residence and wiud mill. The largest one has a ca pacity or 5000 gallons and the others i"00 and 1000 gallons respectively. There have been many flattering; compliments dedicated to Wm. Middle ton for the excellent manner in which he prepared the roast beef for the bar- becue last Saturday. He unquestion ably understands his business. Watches cleaned and warranted for one year for$l Pritchard, the jeweler. The Medford pump factory, which was started here last spring, is doing a good business these days. They re port having plenty of work on hand and that their pumps are being used in all portions of the valley. Col. Fred Floed, of Roseburg, and K. K. Kubli. of Jacksonville, will address the citizens ot Medford on' the issues of the campaign from a Bryan standpoint at the opera house this, Friday evening. Rev. Wm. Clyde, who about fif teen years ago was the Presbyterian minister at Ashland, has retired from ministerial work and with his family has returned to Ashland to reside. J. B. Haskell, of Eugene, has opened a shooting gallery in the build ing adjoining the One Horse saloon, this week. It Is quite a drawing card to the gun enthusiasts. A. E. Kerr, the organizer of the Rogue River Valley Telephone com ' v . J WOLTERS, a m ME WHO SELLS AND Seventh Street, MEDFORD, OREGON P WE ARE Making a special feature of our 1 DpieM A large invoice of the celebrated Kid Fitting Corsets just received Our special leader this week is style 150 price 50 cents See 'cut in the corner j; G. VanMe & Co. pany, is now employed as editor of TJp-To-Date, an illustrated weekly news paper, in Chicago. "The Power of the Common Peo ple," Is the subject of Rev. L. L. Woods' discourse at the Baptist church next Sunday evening a sermon for the times. Messrs. Bovden & Nicholson have . I added materially to the convenience or their store by placing therein a large bolt rack, shelving and divers other fixiu's. Benson Norbery, of Prospect, was in Medford last week upon business. He has a notice of final proof in this week's issue of The Mail. Ralph Allen has moved his barber -6bop from the Westside to the building adjoining Davis' grocery store oo Seventh street. Prof. P. J. Head, of Medford, la at Lakevlew selling musical instruments says the Lakeview Examiner. Miss Lucinda Sheidler has ac cepted a position as saleswoman at the Racket. A New Thing At the Racket in the shape of boots and shoes. They'll be here for Satur day's trade. Gail and see thorn. New goods every week now for some time -at bed rock prices. Medford Shoe Co. Wants You to Call and Settle. I have disposed of my blacksmUh business in Central Point. All par sons knowing themselves indebted to me, please call and settle. A. A. Whiteman. Excelsior Dye works, Medford clothes cleaned, and repaired. GROCERIES, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE Now has in stock a full line of the beautiful .... --"PANSY"' Dinner sets. This well known brand of crockery has no equal in quality and finish it's the best tableware on the market.,... Mv stock of Groceries was never more com plete than right now likewise my lino oi confectionery, cigars and tobacco .... I