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SUMMER WEATHER
Hot Weather Gloves
Ladies' Pearl or White, 2-clasp, "Tus
ma" silk glovo's, 50o por pair.
Wovon linger tips that will outlast
tho gloves or another pair free,
Lndiof.' lilnck Lisle Qlovos, extra
good value, at 25o por pair
Ladies' Black or White silk mittM,
nice.. heavy material, 50c per pair
Ladios' Poarl or White milts,' good
quality for tho money, 25c por pair
Ladies' While Chamois, 2-clasp,
gloves, spocial at 75c per pair
Whito Kiel GIovop, two claspH( while
or black ombroidored hacks, $1 pr.
Now Whito Gronadino Windsor Tios;
also Black and Pearl, with blue or
rod stripes at 25 o
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AIUt a lingering1 Illness from can
cor, Mrs. Martha A. Goble, wife of Dr.
J. CI. (loblo. of thlt olty, died nt the
fnmlly residence on North I) street lusi
Tumlny morning, nt tho ugo of twenty
live yrnrs mill ten months, leaving
husband, n Imuy boy, two years old, nm)
it slstor, to inonr.i her untimely di-itth.
-Mrs. Goblo wns born ulMiin hull, Mich
luim, AiiKuot 1H, IWfi. llr molliPi
died during hor curly clilldliuotl, nu.l
when thirteen years of uito nuivi-d with
her fiilhur to Cvntinlln, WiiolihigUin
Bin) wait mlucnU-d In tho public schoob
of Contralto, utter which she moved to
Hoseburg where rho resided with Inn
sinter, Mm. 0. h. Hi'oves. During bci
resident'" t Hoburg iho mot and
was married to Dr. J. O. Coble, Decern
ber 1, W7. Aflor traveling with boi
hushiind (or n J enr or moro they locator
In Medford, where they hnvo slnco re
sided. Mm. (initio wits n member ii
good standing of Kofoburn lilvo No. II
Uldlrs of Muo.iibcSs, ami of lienme.
Chapter No. CMJ, O. K. S., under who.
nimplei: rho wns burled Wednesday
tho fiinorul service being held lit th'
fnmlly residence, lie v. W. U. Moon
ollUdiillnu. Tho services nt tho grv
woro conducted by thoO. E. 8. ClinpU."
nnd woro very Impressive A htrw
nnmlier of friends r-nngrcgnlcd ivt tin
grave to pny tbolr Inst rctpco"1 10 11 !
purled wlfo, mother nnd friend. Mrr
Goblo during hor rcslilunco In lhl oil.'
him rondo n lurgoolroloof frlondii who
sympathy for tho bereaved fnmlly It
surpassed only by tholr grlof nttho lew
of H friond of such ennobling olmriioto
as wns possossod by Iho deceased.
Tho Klllo In tho popular phnloiiriipl
' gnllury of Medlonl today. Under tin
inaniiKimient of J. W. Hunter it ha.
como to tho front. Everybody In plcnRei
l with tho work that comes from tin
Klllo, and only two months Blnco tin
studio opened qnlto roeqrd.
Thoso flaming posters wltn uox 091
lottorB of rod, whito nnd bluo, whloh an
to bo Boon conspicuously displayed all
ovor tho county, tolling about Gold
HIII'b front preparations for properly
colobratliiR July 4th, oro ohnllcnRlnp
tho attention of ovoryono who ohnncoi
to bco thorn nnd will undoubtedly sorvi
tholr purposo well'. Tho oltl.ona of the
llttlo olty of Gold Hill nro epurlnsf no
oxpenso tocntorlnln tho largo orowd
which la oxpoolod to bo thoro. At n
(rroat oxponso thoy hnvo Induced Chns.
W; Vasnor, tho world ronownod bal
loon 1st, who wns employed by tho V. S.
government during tho Into Spnnlsh-
YOU CAN'I GO WRONG
If you oonfino your grocery trade to the old reliable
grocery house of
H. H. Howard & Co.
' Whoso rcputntion for entiaro dealing nnd honc-Bt
Roods linn liflnn long eHtnblinhed. We hnvo a ( lurgo
invoice of Ball improvod Mnnon Prtiit Jnrs, 1 mtop ,
Jolly Glnssos nnd Jar Caps and Rubbors;
Bring us your EIsssis, roxxttor
atxcSL otlior JPixvixx Prodtioo
H. II. HOWARD & CO
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WEATHER
Van Dyke
Is after us in earnest this time and wo
are after you this week with some
groat values in hot weather goods
'White ParikioU for the Summer Girl
Special values in whito parasols.
Whito Jap. silk parasol with one rufllo
of same material, at $1.50
A beautiful Whito Parasol, trimmed
with three ' rufllos of cream sowing
silk veiling. A. hot one for $2.25 ,
Special In White Shirt WaUU
White shirt waist of Lono- striped ma
terial, Bishop sleeve and soft collar,
llogular $1.25 waist at $1.'
I'M no India Linpn waist, with twolyo
rows of tucking down tho front t six
down tho back, bishop sleeve and soft
collar. Spocial $1.50 waist at $1.25
Whito Kid, l-strap: sandals, opora
heel, neat coin too, at $1.50
Special in ladies' whito cotton hose,
at 15c
J. G. Van
Amorlcnn war, to rIvo one of his won
dorful balloon utcentlonn and paraohuto
Jumpi. In this partlciilnr tho mannit
cr of tho cclebrntlon hnvo displayed
tholr publlo splritednoss and scoured a
Iculuro which will bo a ((rent drawing
enrd for tholr celobralion. In nddltlon
to this (hero will bo sports of various
kinds, 'Including homo riming, swim
ming contest, clo. A largo pnvlllioo
for dancing has boon erected nnd Uiobo
who nro o Inclined may indulge In tho
pleasures of Iho terpsluhqrvnn exorcises
to tlielr heart's content. Jos. L. Hiun
morsley will bo Iho oi-nlor of tlio day,
ni.d good music will bo furnished by
iho Gold Hill bund A general Invita
tion Is extended lo tho JncWson County
publlo to bo present and assist in innlt
lug tho event n memorublo ono.
Chnutnuqnn. July Dih-lSSli, nt Ah
laud, Oregon. Many nltrnetlons. Includ
ing Dr. J. M. Hurklev, N. Y., folk
Miller, Yn Ward IMokard of -Ohio,
I'ui K Ulsters of Now York Olty. Tho
linesl (imrtet of ladv eornlts In the
world, l'rof. W. .1. Whlteionii, musical;
director, Mrs. Alleo llamlll Ilntwlcoek, ;
docullonlrt, other schools. Chorus
classes for children nnd adults. Con
certs, Hound Tablo, etc. Tickets 91.60.
(!o"d tenting.' Come.
I.nst 1'i-ldny evening T. B. I'otten
ger's slanuhler hom-e, siluatod about
ono mllo north of Medford, war totally
destroyed by fire, enUilllog a loss of
about 200, on which thoro was no in--nirnnco.
Tho llro was discovnrcd about
11 o'clock, nnd tho alarm wns promptly
oundcd, but before nsltnnoo arrived
tho building and contents, Including
several dollars' worth of hides, woro
ncurly coiisumed. Tho prompt responso
o tho alarm, however, was tlmoly, as
tovornl head of sheep conflood In n pen
near the burning building wcro badly
enrchod hy tho boat, and had they not
been released in a short tlmo they
would have succumbed. Included in
tho loss buslnlnoil by Mr. l'ottonger
woro several dollars' worth of jhidos
and his bu.lehni-lng tools. It is tho cen
tral opinion that tho (lro was of in
condiury orUln. Mr .Pottengor'B
butohor left, tho prmntKOs nbout 6 o'clock
In tho nvenlug, but slates that tho d'O
hioh ho had built during the after
noon hud died out before ho loft, and fl
Is not thought that tho oonls from tho
Iry wood usod would Bmouldor for six
lours. Mr. Pottonger commencod ro
oullding Monday morning.
Tho grand chapter, O. E. S., at its
annual mooting hold at Portlnnd last
weok, olootod tbo following officers for
tho ensuing year: MrB Clnra A Mars
don BurnB, worthy grand matron; O W
Miller, worthy grnnd patron; Mrs Allle
TownBond, I Dallas, asBoelnto grand
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MEDFORD, OREGON
matron; G O Nolun, Tillamook, associ
ate grand patron; Mrs Harry Scott
Myors, of Tho" Dalles, grand Bcciotnry ;
Mrs Delia Houston, Portland, grand
treasurer; Mrs Hattlo White, Jackson
ville, grand conduotioss; Mrs Helen P
Gutcti, Snleir, associate grand con
ductress; grund chaplain, Mrs Susan J
Hoppnor, Portland ; grand lecturer,
MissltosoJ Wilson, Corvallis; grand
marshal, Mrs Combs, Eugene; grand
Adit, Mrs Sherwln, Ashland; Ruth, Mis
Millar, Ontario; Esther, Mrs Meldrum,
Oregon City ; Martha, Mr Hossltor,
Dayton; Kloctu, Mrs Ilodson, Baker
City; grand organist, Mrs I.HUcfield,
l'orllund; grand sentinel, C U Parker,
Albany.
With the new facilities' that B. N.
Duller put in bis shop, ho turns out as
good work in repairing watches and
.'cwolry as any one in Southern Oregon.
P. B. O'Nell wns given a charivari
party this, week by about twenty of his
friends, lu this city, who are at present
undecided who tho joke Is on. It all
came nix ill by some suspicious conduct
on tbo part of P. II. Ho acted for several
duys as If he were cnntempluting some
sort of change in his mode of livirir,
and at just the I'mo when his friends
had decided that Cupid had nt last
brought him to terms, he was Seen driv
ing to tlio county seal in company with
tlio party to whom his. troth was sup
posed to havobeci: plighted. This was
taken as proof positive by the knowing
ones that they hud struck tho right lead,
and lu ordur to convince him Unit they
approved of his mnlt lmonlal venturo,
the friends above mentioned procured
u supply of tin horns, cow bolls, tin cans
and other modern instruments of tor
ture, and marching with statuly trend
to tho East Side homo of W. B. Rob-'
erts, whoro tho supposed bride nnd
groom ' wero stopping, proceeded to
make tho welkin ring with music notat
nil like that produced by the soul stir
ring and sainted Wagner. "But Mr.
O'Noil U still numbered among tho
"eliglblcs," and smiles blandly at the
dlrcoinflturo of hlB soronndors.
WbIIb & Shearer hnvo tho boBt
equipped outfit tor dray log and house
hold moving In Medford. Seo them
when need tho sorvloos of a good dray
Ing outfit.
An opportunity will bo given the
people of the Rogue river vnllcy to visit
San Francisco next month, lor a period of
ten duys at . very nominal cost. Messrs.
Bolton and Pell; of Ashland, who con
ducted tho excursion lo Snn Francisco
last Docomber eo successfully, hnve ar
ranged to conduct the Epworth League
excursion to the Bay City, leaving Ash
land Monday, July 15th, at the romark
sbly low rate of $12 for the round trip.
Those who take advantage of this oppor
tunity will have the privilege of attend
ing tho grand chorus of 6000 fine trained
voices, which in Itself is worili going
miles to hear. .Excursionists will be
allowed ton fill) dnys in the city, every
moment of which can be" profitably
spent in plonsure nnd sight-seeiug. , Ro
mcmbor tho dste leaves Ashlsnd Mon
day, July IClh.. .
Cheflsmore & Myers will deliver to
any part of tho olty flour, potatoes, oorn
meul, prnhnm, rolled barley, mill feed,
hay and lime, , v , . ;
-rTlio ladles of the Modford W. C. T.
U tendered Mrs. Helen D. Harford,
state, president, of that organization, a
reception at tho' l-'resbytorlivn Church
last Friday.' Juno. 14th, whloll proved
quite enjoyable, Most of tho members
or tho looiil union and a number of In
vited guests wero present to enjoy tho
social function. Mrs, Harford gave a
practical talk, after which the follow.
Ing olllcors woro elected for the ensuing
year: President, Mrs, Morgan; corre
sponding secretary, Mrs. J, T. C. Nnsb ;
recording secretary, Miss Ella Dodgt;
treasuror, Mrs. Lozlor. .At tbo olose of
tho eleotlon refreshments of eako and
tea word served In the church parlor.
The tables woro beautifully decorated
with flowers. Mrs. Harford took the
evening train for Woodvlllo, where an
loo cream social was given in her honor
by the W. O. T. U. of that place.
Carload of Portland cemont at
8.60 per barrel. Enquire of O. W.
Prlddy. or J. V. White, at White's
confectionery.
Large, flaring posters are out an
nouncing that tho "Amorlcan Eagle
Will Soar Unshaokelod to the Sky" at
Jacksonville July 4, MtOl. Tho citizens
have raised several hundred dollars to
dofray tho expenses of the celebration,
and propose to glvo those wbo attend a
day of solid enjoyment. In addition to
the usual features, parados, speaking,
reading of tho Declaration of Independ
ence and the sports commonly Indulged
in upon that day, there will bo a game
of baseball between the Medford team
arid the Jacksonville nine for a purse of
$100. This promises to be a very Inter
esting feature, as both toiims are made
up of good players, and aro preparing
to play ball, such as Is not often played
outside of professional teams. Tbo vot
ing for Goddess of Liberty will continue
until Juno 25th. Tbo leading candi
dates for the honor, at last accounts
w . ro Miss Mollle Ruy, 109; Marie Nickel,
WZ : Ora Jones, "2: Francos Barnes, 31;
Sophia Muller, 87.
Wanted atOnce Girl to assist with
gonei ill housework. Good placo for any
one wishing. a steady situation. Ad
dress Mrs. J. C. Pondloton. Table Rock,
or inquire at TUB Mail, office.
J. G. Taylor, who wae formerly en
gaged in the harness and saddlery busi
ness in Med.'ord, but who was absent
with his family in California for a
couple of months, has decided to perm
anently establish himself in business in
this city and to that end he this week
purchased from Lex Hubbard a 25x140
foot lot on West Seventh street. The
property is just east and adjoining the
Union Livery Stable. The price paid
wns 900. Mr. Taylor will at once com
mem-e tho construction of a 2505 foot,
one story brick building, the sumo to be
occupied by himself when corr-pleted for
a harness and saddlery shop. The fact
Hint Mr. Taylor hns hilchcd himself to
our blooming little city with a tenacity
that indicates a lengthy linger is a
source of much gratification to his many
friends. . '
Bnrred Plymouth Rock eggs for
sale $1 for setting of 16. Will deliver
at Duvls' grocery store, Medford, each
week. .1. V. Smith.
The death of N. P. Stevens, until
recently a residontof this city, occurred
a' his homo in Toledo, this slate, on
Thursday of last week. Ho had been
In falling health lor some time, and his
death was not unexpected, owing to his
advanced ago, which wns eighty years.
Mr. Stovcns resldod in Medford for two
or three years, whore ho was well Known
nnd highly respected. . Four grown
children, II. W. Sieyens and Mrs. L. S
Webber, of this city, W. B. St yens, of
Albany, and Dr. Slovens," residing in
tho east, survive him The three first
named were in attendance nt his bed-
dido during his last illness. He wns
laid to rest In tho Toledo tometery last
Saturday afternoon.
Dr. Goblo, the optioian, will be at
his residenco In Medford on Saturday of
each week. Eyes tested reo or courge.
Corner Fourth and D streets. ;
Almost simultaneously with tho an
nouncement that tho Boston Bloomers
baseball club would play in Medford, a
number of Mod ford's staid, dignified
men of business nnd affairs com
menced haunting the diamond on the
ball grounds, and have been practicing
with avidity. On any evening they
may bo seen playing ball even after the
shades of eventide have olothed the
horizon and the stars shine but dimly.
Eager suggestions and sly hints as to
the advisability of strengthening the
local team by substituting older and
moro oxporlenoed players are freely
made, and the number of the self same
who are anxious to saorifioe themselves
for the honpr of the team is surpris
ingly great.
We 1 have seen the automatic' oil
stove advertised by J. Beek & Co. They
are no more trouble than a lamp, and
thoy work like a onnrra. .
Redding did a bigger thing than It
knew when it adopted Sunday and
early closing. Besides setting a paee
for Yreka and other uearby towns, tho
influence of the good- example has spread
Into -Southern Oregon. The Medford
morchant8 have signed an agreement
for Sunday closing of their respective
places ot business and "further agree,
for tho sake of religious privilege and
bodily rest, to encourage a quiet Sun
day within the borders of their city."
A fine ot not loss than $50 Is adjudgod
on oaoh and every offender of the agree
ment, said sum to bo paid into tbo olty
treasury. Redding Free Press.
.. Just Received A nice line of sum
mer corsets at Gurnea's, , .:
Two former Jaokson County boys,
Nut Djiiii, Bon of B. W. Donn, nnd a
nephew of Gebrgo Ow.lngs. of Jaokson- j
vi'lo, had an ud venturo ilo( n on tho j
oonst of Curry County last week, While j
gathering muiTo eggs (or the Snn Fran-
What's to be
THE RACKET STORE
Ladles' New and Handsome Neckwear
Fancy Vests and outsizes Hose
Ladies' Belts, with Marie Antoinette dip
buckle, Chatelaine bags, shopping bags
and Baskets
Infants' Headwear, Caps, Bonnets, Etc.
Men's nobby shirts at pleasing prices
Clothes and Flesh brushes, ,
Table Linen, Towels, Etc.
These are some of the various articles that
are to be found at
H. B. NYE'S, Racket Store,
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Tayler the
rf Ladles', Genu1, and children' Up to-'
Dress Shoes al lowest prices for
yf SlcH fhon Doctor a. follow footprints on Sldowallf vji
Cisco market, that savored of a close
call. The birds nest on the rocky Is
lands off the coast and during the re
cent storms the boys happened to lose
tbelr boat while taking refuge during
a squall on a rocky reef, and they were
for fonr days exposed to the elements
without food or shelter. When the
rescuing party fonnd them tbey were
asleep from exhaustion. A companion
boat with four occupants was lost In
tbe storm and the egg gatherers all
perished. '.. .
Yon can boy flour and feed at the
new feed store near tbe bridue as cheap
as at the mills.
Olive Rjbekah lodge, No. 28, at its
reeular meeting Tuesday evening in
itiated several candidates Into that pop
ular and steadily growing order. After
the business of the evening had been
completed, the members of the order
and a number of invited guests were
escorted into the banquet hall, where re
freshments consisting of strawberries
nnd creum, uiih many kinds of cake,
were served to as jolly, good natured
assemblage ns ever congregated in Med
ford. Besides the members of the home
lodge, fifteen or twenty members of the
Jacksonville lodge 'wero present.
Found An Odd FellowB' pin. In
quire at Mail office.
Prof. E. E. Smith writes from Cen
tral Point saying that himself and fam
ily will leave this week for Napa, Calif.,,
where thoy will be joined by Mr. Smith's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Smith', and
brother-in-law, E..E. Doming, and fam
ily, who are coming to the coast from'
De Soto, Wis., ani who will engage in
business nt Napa. Mr. Smith goes to
that place in hopv3 that bis health may'
be improved. His many friectU In Jack
son County, while regretting his depar
ture, will bo hoping for and anxiously
awattine news of his recovery.
All kinds of sasn and doors and
screen doors, at lowest market price.
W.Woods. :
G. W. Downing, of Snnta Barbara,
Calif., on Tuesday of this week pur
chased the Crystal p'mce, on North A
street. Mr. Downing is making several
improvements about the place and a-
soon as Mrs. Downing arrives from
California will commence housekeeping
therein. Mr. D. is a brotber-in-lnw of
our good townsman, I. J. Phipps.
These people have tired of the con
tinuous dry weatber of California and
are locating hore, knowing that they
will experience neither the dry nor wet
extremes.
For ice oream and cream soda go to
Karnes & Hitter.
Rev. James Waggoner, of San Fran
cisco, delivered his celebrated humor
ous lecture on "California" ut the opera
houie last Friday erenlng. Mr. Wag
goner's reputation as a leoturer of
ability was fully sustained on the occa
sion , and those who took advantage of
the opportunity to hear htm were well
pleased. He preached at the Christian
Church last Sunday morning and even
ing to appreciative audiences. Tbe
music for the occasion was furnished by
a ladles' quartet composed of Misses
Foster, Woodford, Jones and Wigle.
Good small business for sale at a
bargain. Onlj those who mean busi
ness need inquire. W. T. York.
Surveyor J. S. Howarr? has been at
Gold Hill for some time surveying a
four mile ditch for C- E- Kay, tho min
ing man. The ditch, which will com
mence at a point near the old dam four
miles above Gold Hill, will carry 80,000
Inchos of water, and will give 4300
horse power, which will be used for an
electric light power and for irrigating,
when constructed.
Found Nonr R. R. V." R. R. depot,
lady's purse. Owner call at this offioe.
Fred Oolvlg, son of Consul Geo. W.
Co'.vlg, graduated from' the pharma
ceutical dopnrtmont of the Oregon
Agricultural College, last weok. -
Houses to rent. W.T.York. -'
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At a. meeting of the incorporators of
the Rogue River Oil Company, held
Monday evening, in Medford, J. A.Perry
was elected president; T. E. Hills, vice
president; G. H. Howland, treasurer;
F. M. 8tewart, secretary. The four
above named gentlomen, together with
A. fi. Bliton, were elected director!. It
is ths intention of the company to at
once place oil stock on the market for
sale, and to push this line of worn nntil
a sufficient amount has been sold to de
fray the expenses of potting down a
well. In the meantime negotiations are
nnder way for securing well-boring ma
chinery and appliances neceseary for an
early commencement of the work.
Twenty-five hives of bees for sale
cheap. Jas, Stewart, Medford. ,
A good game of base ball was played
at Jacksonville Sunday betweer tho
Eagle Point team and the Medford nine.
The game was to decide - bich of the
contesting teams would olay the Jack
sonville team July Foi:rth. Medford
won, the score being 19 to 5. There
was a very large attendance, a special
train having been run from Medford, a
large number also going over by privata
conveyance. The Medford. boys are
credited with having put up an excep
tionally good game throuzbout,
We want all the eggs we can get;
csh or trade. H. H. Howard & Co. -
Chas. R. Rollinson, of Rahway,
New Jersey, contemplates locating in
Medford and establishing a brokerage
agency, He' expects to deal principally
In oil stocks, having bad considerable
experience in this line. He Is a son of
II. B. Rollinson, of the Advocate Pub
lishing Company,' located at Rahway.
Mail Order
When we eay that, we mean
' that we not only fill mail orders,
but we give yo i .mail order
price.". Iiok at these and buy
by mail .
Pencil Dept.
Kohinor Pencils Iffo-
E. Faber'd Drawing 8c-
Lincolo Fountain Pen, guaran
teed .......... . ....... . . $1.00
(Stationery Dept.
ViBi'ting Card?, package.... . , 4o
Gold Paint, bottle. 21o
Staweed Twine, ball 4o
Manila Envelopes, package. . . . 40
Notion Dept.
Leather Watch Chain, each. .. 9o
Miller's Perfume -. . . 9o
The JJ' gul 10c pencil f. ...... 80
Camera Dept.
Second hand Cyclone, size 4x5
good order, only. . .'. . . $3.00
Second hand "Chick," good as
new, 4x5, quick ...... . . . . $3 64
Plate Cyclone Machine, good
order, 4x5, with holder. . .$4 08
Remember we pay the postage
on nil orders over 25 cents and oa
plate paper
MEDFORD
1300K STORE
The Yellow Front
Mail Order House
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