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About The Medford mail. (Medford, Or.) 1893-1909 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 9, 1898)
Christmas Greeting ! To (ivory ruiulor of this papor and to every customer of the oHtalilinliiiifint it atlvurt'iHOH, wo extend i cor dial ami oariKiHt (I'uoliiiK with tlio utmost otitluiHi amii and Hiitrnfuction. Wo are ontliUHiaBtic for the rtMiKon that tho proHpoctn of the season are partic ularly promising for the buyer and sollor, und Hut islied biicuiiHo our Htock was selected with bo much euro by ourselves while in tho East, lint wo aro very Horry that hIow freights aro keeping some linoH out pant time. However, wo invite you to visit our storo nnd intend to make you welcome.. If you do not coriio to buy, you aro expected and wanted. Wo make our bow to our ciiBtomorB, be lieving that wo car. Biiit ono and all. If you do not boo what you want tho first timo, bo sure to come again. Our gooda will continue to arrive. Wo thank you for pawt patronage and wiBh you a merry timo during tho Holiday Season of 1898. RACKET." ,rrl V TITV HAPPPNINOS. w . - . Tho Aral accident which bus ou urroil lit tlio Koguo riviir furry since John Wutkins turn hml ohitrgo o( Ihu hwilnem, covering lour yearn' timo, look pluco lint Hiimluy when Goo. I'ur kins, of Cnnlrul I'olnl, drove onto tho bout with tuum und buck. When the horses und forward wheels of thu hunk wnru on tho lurry tho nobbing obiiln lipped up und oft of thu pent, thus per mitting tho furry U pull nwuy from tho hank Mr. Perkins nueooedod In getting out of tho buck onto tliu furry til right but the tun n wus drawn bnck ward Into thu river und together with the hiuik wont limiting down stream. Tho liorsos loosened thomaolvoa In' onto way from ilio huuk and cumo Mhoro ti bout un hnlf mllu bnlow and tho line It wo rooovorod tho mix t morn ing nearly a in I In bulow tho furry. Tho oeun ty court allowed M r. I'urk in dam sgos to tho amount of tlHnnd exonerated Mr. Wutkins from nil blnmo for the accident, It having buon proven by Mr. I'arkltia' ovidonoo that no blumu should be wintered upon Mr. Watkln. Hup pour that tho pott wu wot and the lipping oft of tho chain wan puruly an aooldonl for whluh no person wait re sponsible. Thu Quukor Modloluo Com puny katn ou exhibition nightly ut tlio ope i u house a tapeworm which wns romovud Irnm tho nvitU-m of Mr. Kininn John- on, of Grunts Pass, by ono doiio of tho Qimkor mi'd Initio. It In quite a curl olty, being ono of ilio largest lupu warms over seen. On Friday ovenlnK of next week, I)rmiiliiir Kith, Ml Jnnu llibbttid, aiMlstod bv thu pupil of hor class will glto a munlcul at tlio Medford opuru homo. MiH ilibbnrd hua a claim of tttoen pupil and ten of those will take part In tno ontcrtulnmont.' Thny nre neh ii nd nil of them pioflolont hi u mtuical way and tlio onlorlulnmcnl aanot full to bu onu of much plouMiro ndanturutlnliiK throughout. Tho prim al admlnslon will bo 2f cents, children 15 cent. Mian filbburd la an excep tionally good luatruotor and her pupils are neurly all woll advanced. The ieatrumcnU upon which Instruction, are given aro tho plmo, violin. guitar and mandolin. Our poonlu muslsuritly app-uclutu Mtia milliard's untiring ef forts to elevate thu musical standard ia our oily and no butter opportunity la give proof of this appreciation is (Tercel than to liberally palronir.o this .itorlalnnionl. Miss Mnhnl Jones will render several vocal selections. A pro gram will appear In these columns aext week. Tho ucttloat lino of gift books ever displayed in tho city ut tho Mod ford Bank store. Rev. Sack, tho German Luth eran mlnfttor of thin pluco, in surely one wlio lias mason to loci grateful that his lot is cast in this city and among such M30ilo us oompi'Uo his Hock. Mr, Pick has a family und l hnuaokceping and it is no uncommon occurrence for him t) llnd a suck of flour, n box of groourlus, a suck of potatoes and divers thor urttcles thai lire good for tho sus Christmas m is in if m m m m J. G. Van tenance of pruaohor and fumlly, at hlr door. Tlio prosumpllon Is, of course, that mine tovurul kluilly disposed mom hers of his coii;reKutlou uro thu donors thereof, but there are no pnnolllnif or marking on them to Indicate from whence they cumo however, thu rev erend Koutloinun Is expressing his K rat Itudo uihiii nil occusioi.s and ia in every way endeavoring to merit the osluom In which his coiiKi'cKOlioii hold him. At tlio unnuiil church mooting, next month, the uhiiruh people will endeavor to ur ritiiKo for tho Imlldint! of u parsonage for their pastor. The Quaker Medicine Ckmipany will ulvu uwuy a beautiful lump to snuiu member of their uudluiico next Hutur day evening. The (Juuker doctors nro horo this week und uru kIvIiik un onlortuinment uuoh evening at Ihu opurs house. One of thu lead inn attractions at tho opera house Is tho good work dono by Mr. Harry Holmes, tho comedian. 'Mr. Holmes Is an artist In bla lino of work and besides being a very clever man on the ilnge ho is a gontlomnn In every respect on tho street. It Is he who owns und trained tho handsome und nervy little doc, "Dandy." It Is this Dandy that makes the high dlvo from an elevation of fifty .feet Into a nut. Those dives tako place overy afternoon ut 4 o'clock and In the evening ut 7 o'clock, at the corner of Seventh and South C street. Both Mr. Holmes and his Ditnlly ure prolluienl in their Unci und it is a pluusuro to meet olther or both of them. -Our itlft books aro soiling fast. Come and see them beforo thny are all sold. They lire swell. Medford Hook store. Last Krlday tho Medford Lady Quanot, comprised of Musdumes I'ickel and Vuwlur und Missus Junes anil ros ter, and a few of their friends, spent u mo-t enjoyable evening at the homo of Mrs. I j. J. Sears. Muslo and croklnolu were Indulged In, hut tho chief attrac tion n! ihu evening was tho dinting dish or which Welch rarebit and I'enoehi woro made and "all hud a finger In the pin." Joy and mirth ran high until a lute hour when tho party seimrulod, all sounding the praise of tho chilling dish Mii thu elief. Those who enjoyed this rather novel impromptu party besides tho quartet wore, Messrs. Vuwtcr, Oole, Wohb, Ora. 1'lckcl und Burnett, Mos dame Webb nnd Soars and Misses Laura lliirnolt and Kay Scars. Bvoryono should sec Dundy, tho high diving dog, mnko his wonderful leap every evening at 7 o'clock at the opera houso corner. i'enplo who have occasion to travel from the depot west on Seventh stroot are maklim a big howl because of thu muddv condition of thu railroad cross ing near tho deHit and tho complaint Is a just ono iinu should bo louder. That place is a nuisance und tho rnll roud company ought to bo compelled to put In u decent crossing und tho city council has u right to sue to it Hint this condition of iiiTuira is remedied. Thero mit lit to )o another big protest regis tered ngnlnsl thu frolght train hands blocking the stroot crossings. It Is u great Inconvenience to podcslr'aus ami teams to bo compelled to iiwnll thu pleasure of n freight train. For those wo havo a lino of Toys- Wagons Animals Race-Courses Comic Figures Etc. Such as will rojoioe their hearts and yours, too, for thoy won't cost you moro than ' 6c, 10c, 25c or 50c. ut tho most. Dolls this wook in f:iat variety and beauty from 5c. up. Fancy cases, picture frames, linen goods and many other things suit- ' able for tho older ones. Dyke, Medford Christmas Is Coming JSANTA CLAUS Jb displaying an eh;gant lino of samples of Holiday Goods at To look through our splendid assortment is a pastime. Come early and Batisfy your needs from our fine stock, which was bought to Have you timo and money. It will be to your interest to call and inspect our charming new selections. Toys, books, games, albums, mirrors, frames, stationery, dolls, blocks, Japanese goods, handkerchiefs, kid gloves, Christmas cards, doll carriages, and many other things we cannot mention at present. REMBMR A North Dakota town has a boys club room whluh Is wull supplied with reading matter nnd othor wholesome forms of onUtrt'ilnmenl und Instruc tions. This is a capital good Idea there aro boysovervwhero and in pretty nearly nvory locality thero aro boys thut need attention need something to read besides yellow cov red, nicklu llbrurv products. Thore are some boys In Medford, who, before being Initialed Into a club of any kind, should be given a few training courses with an elm club-and In some Instances the parents ought to bo clubbed with the same olub. The nrnnosltlon made by the Quaker Medicine Company, viz: "Your money buck if you wunl It," Is onu that should bo taken advantage of by those who uro aulTorlnu from those chronic ailments which their remedies are said to relieve. R A. I'roudfoot returned from Portland this week. Whllo In that city ho ou rch used an auxiliary ungino to work In conjunction with tho ono now In use at tlio electric plant ana pump Inv sLHtinn. Thu outline is now here und will be placed In position for work at once but will not be ready for work until about the Zlst of this month, at which timo a friction clutch, oruerea from ClhioiiL'O. onchl to arrive. After that date ho will hare an abundance of power to supply all the lighti) necessary for all demands. The Obor-Reddcn gallery has oh a n fed humls. Before having your I'hrlstmus work done eeu samples ut Van K's studio, opposite poslolllce, Medford. Goo. E. Allen, representing tho Wiley B. Allen Company, of Portion!, is in Medford this woek with a line lli.o of very up-to-date pianos. This Is tho largest and best muslo house on thu I'a elllo coast ond they hutidlo only llrst olass, modern goods. Every instru ment Is si.ld under a distinct end posi tive guarantee. Thoy soli goods on easy terms and are asking Southern Oregon peoplo to call ut Hotel Nnsh und Inspect their stock. Heart the company's nd on II rat page. The Quaker doctors have created somo excitement in Medford by curing headaches, earaches, toothaches and cases o( Dartlal deafness with one ap plication of their wonderful Botanical Oil. The doctors mnko the applications upon the platform before the audiences und ono of our citizens, Mr. Hearst, urutofully testiflus to the eMcuoy' of their treatment. Tho Chrlstmns cards and booklets nt tho Medford Book store are beauties. E. E. Thompson, who was formorly a resident oi Medford und In business hero, has traded his tine dwelling house and lots in East Medford to A. H. CheBS- more, of Sonoma, C morula, lora noivs paper plant and a hiisino.M block in Soiioiini. Mr. Chessmoro Is expected to arrive in Medford soon, but whether for permanent residence or only a visit wo dla not learn. Snmnthluir nioe for a Chrlstmus present unlquo and beautiful photo buttons, brooches, stick pinB, cult but tons, watch charms, lockets und watch case pictnroB from 25 cents up. Bring a good plioto .ana icuve an oraers at vuii hi s ituuio, opposuo posiouiue.- E. C. Van Exxo, a photographer from Portland, has leased tho Hodden pnl lory for several months and will probably purohaso tho same. He Is a thoroughly competent artist and will give every detail of his work his per sonal attention. His e'pcolnlty is all lines of high grade work. Tho Quaker Mcdloine Company Is in the city advertising their world fnmnd remodlos. They are giving froo ontertalnmenls nightly at the opera houso. MIr'd Olnh Miokov closed a term of Bchool in tho Pools creek district Inst I.VIrhiv nnd is now tnkinir the business course In tho Medford publlo school. Tho voting lady has taught two lorms In the Foots creek district and has bcon engaged for a third, flits Is a protty good rocommond for her elfloionoy. Itomombor tho date. Bring your ttirkoys In on Doo. 17th to G. L. Duvib. Tho tollnwlntr la from Siilem Items published In Saturday's Oregoman: "r rank wane, n convict seniene.ea lor life, wns today taken before Countv Judge Terrell,' adjudged Insnne nnd transferred to tho asylum. Wnde was sent to tho penitentiary, Djocniher 10, 1805, for killing a man in Jaokaon County." For tho nocommodntlon of our ous tomors tho Rnokot. will deliver to any part of tho city till largo pnokiiges pur ohiiaod during this month. G. L. Webb. Cnrpontor R. W. Starr put down a now 8ldowalk in front of tho Mrs. Pryce rosldonco, on South C strcot. There aro othor walks In tho olty whloh ncod ropluolng aa badly ns did this ono whioh was bad enough to havo "oquired attontlon several months ago. Loavo your orders nt once for ChriBtmas worn at nomo. uur oroor honk Is fllllno un. Bo sure to cull nnd soo aainploB of our home work boforo It Is too luto to got, your work dono during tho holldnvB, Van E'a studio, oppoalto tho postomoa, - Tim fnrlfnrrl Rook Htarn has a joomplote lint ef beaki for theehlldreu, All these things more are to be S. Brown, field Inspector of Orogon I ana uui norma lor tno .Mutual itesorve l-'und Life Association, the largest nat ural premium life insurance company in the world, Is at thu Nash hotel. This company otters tho best contract yet offered ut u cost of Uf'y per cent less than the cost In the "old system" companies. One half the policy paid In cane of total disability; no restric tions; dividends after the eleventh year are paid annually; recommended by the leading business men on the Pacific coast. Call on or send your address to Mr. Brown or W. .1. Moon and get the socciul proposition, with cost, etc. Over MD.OOO.UOO paid the past 16 years: 8-10,000,000 saved policy holders alone the past 15 years. If you want protec tion from all points of danger, investi gate il will cost nothing to do so. On December 0th, out at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. N. It. Johnston, on Seventh street, thore was u pleasant gathering in honor of Mrs. Johnston'B lifly-Hfth birthday and that good lady was tho recipient of many lino presents. Those nreseut were Mr. and Mrs. John ston, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence and fam ily, Mr. and Mrs. Sboulta and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bartholomew and family, Mr. and Mrs. Daw and family. Misses Gertie and Elma Johnston and Prank Johnston. For home portraits, family reunion arid Christmas tree ubotos, Icuve orders at Vun E's studio, opposite poituffice, .ledford. Jeweler El wood has a big display ud on the personal page of today's Mail. Ho bus a tine line of silverware Hint jewelry. There ib nothing uppruci-nU-d more than a gift of this nature. Drop in and see him, you will surely linn somuining you want. Buy your Christ mas cundlus at tho Crater. Finest slock and largest as sortment in Medford. J. W. Courtney, who has been ill with consumption for several years, died at the family residence in this city on Thursday of last week, tie was 44 years of age, and leaves to mourn his loss a wife and five children, one of whom is a cripple, "I am going to the Medford Book store for stationery, school ' books, school s pplies, magazine and fashion plates," - K. W. Starr Is in receipt of a letter announcing tbe serious illness of his son who Is in Dallas, Ore., saying that he has been und still Is very siok from appendicitis, which tbe doctors hope lo tide over without an operation. Smoke the Sanchez and Haya oigar ut the Crater. . G. I,. Wcbb,at the Racket, has the finest display of holiday goods ever opened in Medford. There are presents for oyorybody from the cradle to ma ture years and at prices that are with in tho touch of everyone's purse. Drop into the Crater and hive a bot beet tea. Hon. .1. J. flowser has handed us a statement of the amount of money re ceived and expended on that electric light proposition. It will appear In these columns next week-i-the state mentnot the light. Christmas candy 100 different kluds at I. A. Mounce's; also all kinds of nuts in fact everything in that line that meets the requirements of a good Christmas timo for tbe children. There are a dozen or more good local news items Bidetracked this week because of want of timo to put them in typo. Toey will bo alive all right for next week. J. H. Stewart shipped three car loads of apples this week. He has a shipment oi lour carloads yet to make, which will oloau up bis shipments tor this season. Van E's studio, opposite postoftloe. Jeff. Fawoott and Miss .Bertie TrloloB, both of Bunoom, were married lust week, ns were also David Jones and Mrs. Uarmenter, of upper Apple-gate- In Tub Mail's wood yard thero is still room for a few more tiers of wood stove wood. Subscribers, new or old, wishing to fix themselves on our books for any length of time can do so by bringing in wood. The Douglas County court house at Koseourg ournoa Wednesday after noon. Fire started In tho roof. Par ticulars could nut be learned. Fresh eastern oysters, also fresh shoal water bay oysters any quantity aestrea at wuunoe s. Tho olty oounoil has ordered D street (Traded, from Seventh to Third and tho grade atakos were being set yestoraay. Top prloos paid for turkeys by G. L. Davis, Medford. A. Slover, the drayman, get him to do your hauling. Household goods and lioavy artloles oarofully and safelv handled. Teams always handy and tenmitora courteous. Douol & Stevens, J. G. Van Dyke & Co., J. Book & Co., and Tayler the foot tutor, havo new aas this weok ,1. A. Whitman shipped bIx oarloadB of apples lust wook nnd le loading seven cars lor Shipment, this weon. Thore ia nothing Inter in the milli' nory line than the goods I eell, Mrs, 'L.J. Sean. , THE RACKET "HIE and many found at John A. Carlisle and Mrs. Rose Wilson were married in Medford Wednosduy by Rev, G, N. Annea. -Wutches cleaned an wurruntea lor one vear for il Prltobard, the jeweler. If your turkeys are fat bring them in and get the top price G. L. Davis pays it. Coleman & Grieve shipped adouble deck carload of hogs to Portland this week. Spring trucks for spring house hold moving. Wells & Shearer. Get Wells tc SbeoYer to do your moving satisfaction always. Wanted A good fresh milch cow. Wallace Woods, Medford. My stock of new watches has ar. rlyod. D. T. Prltchard. - Bring your turkeys In on Deo. 17th to G. L. Davis. Organ for sale. Inquire of York & Wortmaa. Superior job printing, Mail office Plenty of beauty pins at Elwood's. Miss Genevieve Reames, of Portland, Is visiting Southern Oregon relatives and fritnds until after holidays. Mr. an d Mrs. J. W. Sltnger, of Lake Creek, were in tbe olty this week upon business and visiting wltb Wm. Slinger aod family. Miss Anna Carney was over from Jacksonville yesterday morning to meet her friend. Miss Lottie Brown, of Eagle Point, who was en route to Grass Val ley, Calif., to visit ber sister, Mrs. Of tiers. Mr. und Mrs. W. S. McKee arrived in Medford Saturday from Los Angeles. They will make Medford their future home nnd will occupy their residence, corner Eighth and B streets, as soon as vacuted. Mrs. McKee was formerly Mrs. Stanley, wnoownes property here and whs formerly a resident of Ibis place. Jeffrey-Payne Wedding. From ibo Salem Capital Journal. Married At the home of the bride's parents. Mr. aod Mrs. J. it. Payne, on North Comraer clal street. Wednesday evening-. Nov. 30, 1SU3, Miss Delia Payne to Mr. John A. Jeffrey. Key. J. J. Krans, of the First Christian Church officiating Tho ceremony, which was a very quiet one, was performed In tbfc pres ence of relatives and intimate frtenis of the families and was a most happy affair. Miss Puvno is widelv known In the Capital city and is highly thought of by a large circle of friends for the sterling qualities of womanhood that have marked her life. Mr. Jeffrey is a member of the law firm of Bonbum, Jeffrey & Martin, and is widely known in the state, and espe cially in Jackson County, whence be came, for his legal ability and sterling character. A host of friends and ncquuuitances wish Mr. nnd Mrs. Jef frey all happiness and prosperity In their future lite. The newly wedded pair have gone to housekeeping in a ensv cottape home. at No. 570 Commercial street, where tnoy win he at home to their friends after the 10th of December. 1898 KID GLOVE .. LADIES These gloves represent the very latest fashion, and quality positively cannot be equaled. The Famous Mascot are full of fit and -style, and wear as a glove should. Fully warranted, ever pair. Oil! UHBOII GLOVE .KIT For a DOLLAR We have them in the most popular shades. RESPECTFULLY, W. H. MEEKER & CO. KMCSH" (treat Treat for Holidays. Tho Mustcal Convention to be held , in Medford Dec. 26 to 30 la growing in interest and proportions every day. Tbe following wull known and representa tive gentlemen and ladles have ben ap pointed on principal committees by the Medferd association: I. A. Webb, D. T. Law ton, H. L. Gilkey. Dr. Burnett, H. G. Nicholson, W. H. Gore, G. A. Gregory; Mcsdames A. 8. Poster. E. B. Pickel, Ada Mills; Misses Rhlnehart and Jones. When the far reaching value and influence of this convention ia fully understood by Medford and surround ing towns and country there will be hearty support given it that will do . oredit to the taste and culture of the people of tbe Rogue river valley. Only In the cities Is it usual to bear a eborus of 100 or more voices rendering the finest choruses that have over been produced! Add to this the accompani ment of an orchestra of twelve or mora instruments, solos by talent from home and abroad, fine instrumental selections by superior artiste and there Is a com- blnation that will please and edify everyone of taste and culture. Mora 'J than $600 will be spent by tbe Rogue River Choral Union and local societies in preparing and giving this grand musical rendition. It Is to be tbe event of the season and it is none too soon for everyone to be making plans to either enter tbe chorus or arrange to attend both of the two concerts that will bn given during the week. fJotonly should the adnlt members of the community attcod tbese concerts but buy and girls should arrange their holiday fes tivities to include this song festival. What mora appropriate holiday gift than a season ticket to tbe convention? ' Singers from abroad come at consider able expense and it Is planned by the In tbe hospitable homes of Medford aa '' was done by the Grant Pass associa tion last year. There are many singers in the county ; who are not connected with any local association. Such are cordially invited to correspond with W. H. Gore or G. A. Gregorv and arrange to come to Medford and join the chorus during the convention week. There will be I irn iIinui n,,nn ..a 1 . au.FD flnv Hill ing the five days so that everyone with even a little musical ability can assist ia the great ehorusea."- - The Modern Mother ' Haa found that her little ones are im proved more by the pleasant Syrup of . Figs, when in 'need of tbe laxative ef fect of a gentle remedy, than by any other. Children-enjoy it and it benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is in unifactured by the California" Fig Syrup Co. only. Expression of Gratitude. I wish to express through the col umns of this paper my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to kind friends and-neigh-bors for tbe kind assistance during the long spell of sickness of my dear hus band and for the kind and close atten tion of our family physician. .. Mrs. Clara Courtney, Medford, Oregon. 1898 S i
