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About The Medford mail. (Medford, Or.) 1893-1909 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 13, 1908)
MEDFORD THE Look whichever way you will, go whichever way you may In Medford, the beautiful, the Queen City of the Southern Oregon empire, new and lut modern realdencea of the bungalow, colonial and other hand Mine types greet the eye of the cas ual observer In the residence dis tricts, while In the business section substantial modern business blocks, finished in the lates styles of archi tectural designs and equipped with Tery ronvenlence looking to the comfort of Inmates and the arrange ment and display of business wares are everywhere In evidence. Some of these new buildings are already occupied, while others are receiving the tlniftlng touches and will be ready for occupancy In a very short time. ' There Is not to be found In the whole west country a more thrifty, progressive and prosperous city than growing Medford, and It goes with out question that Medford is Justly entitled to the rank of "The Queen City" of Southern Oregon. Located In the very heart of this great fruit, agricultural and mineral country of the Rogue river, Medford Is natu rally the hub around which centers the resources of boundless wealth of this vast empire, and the unloading within the gatea of the Queen City the rich products of the soil, which re here prepared for shipment to the different marts of the world, re turning a handsome profit and gold en wealth In dollars as a reward for the Industry and thrift of the enter prising farmers, is an index to the rapid growth and substantial wealth of the city. The ever progressive citizens of Medford are always wideawake and help along with commendable energy and seal any and all enterprises that tend to the betterment of conditions and the upbuilding of the city. Ever onward, progressive and hos pitable to a fault are the watchwords of our people, and the visitor and stranger wltuin the gates of the city (of which there are hundreds arriv ing almost dally receive a hearty handshake and a cordial welcome from one and all, thus they are at once made to feel at home and as "one of the family." Visitors to Medford seldom. If ever, turn back; once here they readily become Im bued with the prevalent progressive spirit of the people and with the great possibilities which the resources of our city and valley offer for In vestment In business opportunities and lands. Medford and the Rogue River val ley are tbe Mecca for the homeseeker from the overpopulated east, for here in this city and county are to be found the very best educational fa cilities, and the opportunity for pur chasing at a comparatively nominal figure land upon which in a very short time can be built a happy and prosperous borne surrounded with every convenience and all the neces sities of life. True, Medford has bad a phenom enal growth, but it has not been a boom nor a "mushroom" growth, but a permanent, substantial and neces sarily rapid growth In order to keep pace with the surrounding develop ment of our wonderful wealth of re sources. J' i - With the rapid Increase In popu lation and upbuilding of Medford It taxes even the energy and enterprise of our cltltens to keep pace In the line of needed Improvements. But they are doing their best, and are not. after all, so very far behind. At present the city has a very ade quate sewer system which Is dally being extended, and a water aystem that answers the purposes very well until the early construction of the greater, more beneficial and useful Little Butte water proposition can be romplcted; and when It Is completed Medford will be the proud possessor of one of the best and purest water systems In the state. Tbe school facilities of the city are unsurpassed' tbe school buildings are well built, commodious and modern structures aad are equipped wltb every conveni ence looking to tbe comfort and con tentment of tbe pupils and teachers. The sanltsry conditions of the city re excellent and the streets, alleys and yards are kept In a cleanly con ditlon and free t-om accumulating rubbish. The cleanly surroundings and well' kent lawna of a Medford home is truly an enticing and pleasing sight The electric light system of the city Is apace with and adequate for all domestic and commercial purposes In furnishing light and power. Aside from the new water system the most Important Improvement go ing on In Medford at present Is the bltullthlc paving of the streets by the Warren Construction company. On West Seventh street, where the compsny have a large crew of men at work at present, It presents a busy scene and Is the chief attraction tor tbe crowds dally passing to and fro along that popular thoroughfare. The company are doing excellent work and are putting In a good paving product that will . undoubtedly give excellent satisfaction for years to come. Up to last night they had completed the first course of the block lying between I and J streets, and had the entire block laid over with eruabed rock. It neeessltatea rannlnf day aid might crews on the rock-crushing plant In order to keep up with the paving work which will be continued today and every Sun day In order to push the work to a speedy completion as possible. NORTH BANK RAILWAY OFK.V. James B. Hill Gaeet of Banqeet. Hoaor at PORTLAND, Or., Nov. . In celebration of the completion of the Spokane, Portland ft Seattle rail road, or, as It Is better known, "the north bank," an elaborate banquet was given at tbe Commercial club rooms tonlgbt at which the guest of honor was James J. Hill. Other guests of prominence were President Louis W. Hill of the Great Northern; President Howard Elliott, of tbe Northern Pacific railroad; President F. B. Clarke of the "North Bank road"; J. P. O'Brien, general manager of tbe Harriman lines In the Pacific northwest; Governor A. E. Meade of Washington; Governor George Chamberlain of Oregon; Dr. Harry Lane, mayor of Portland, and W. W. Cotton, general counsel of the Harrlmau lines in tbe Pacific north west; George B. Harris, president of tbe Chicago, Burlington ft Quincy; Darius Miller, flrse vice-president of the same road, and A. M. Gruber, general manager of the Great North ern. The people of this city have re membered for three years the ban quet during tbe Lewis and Clark fair at which Hill announced bis Intention to build a railroad down the north bank of tbe Columbia river, and the statement made by him then that when that feat was accomplished be might have a further announcement to make. This was generally construed to mean that Mr. Hill would announce hla intention to build a railroad across Central Oregon, and his speech tonight was awaited with great eag erness. Tbe great railroad builder, however. In his address tonight made no allusion to his future plans. His speech consisted principally of felici tation to the people of this city and several amusing personal experiences in building the north bank road. Practically the only aerlous part of his speech were a few words of warning against placing too much re liance on tbe lumbering and mining Industries. He urged that the prin cipal attention should be turned to cultivation of cereals. Governor Chamberlain, Governor Meade, United States Senator Fulton, Mr. Elliott, Judge Cotton and Dr. Lane also spoke. WHAT Jl lKiK PAItKKIt THINKS. Claims Democratic Party Was Strong er Than Kver. WASHINGTON, Nov. . Judge Alton B. Parker, Democratic nomi nee for president In 1904, gave out this statement on the result of the election: While I believe that Judge Taft will ably and conscientiously per form the duties of the presidency, I am nevertheless of the opinion that the election of Mr. Bryan would have been far better for the country. We need, to quote an oft-used ex pression, a change of measures and of men, this Including the enforce ment of existing law against Its vio lators Instead of prosecuting the tat ter's Innocent victims; tbe opening of the government books by experts not afraid to criticise; the practice of economy In the expenditure of pub lie funds, no longer even promised by the Republican party; tbe revision of the tariff by a substantial reduction of duties, and the enactment of a federal corrupt practices act still more drastic than the New York act. We shall continue to fall short of our Ideal of a government of the peo ple by the people and for the people, so long as the money of those who enjoy special privileges holds tbe bal ance of power. This factor the Re publican party will not eliminate, for thereby It would commit suicide. Again the trend toward Socialism unmistakable aa It Is among all classes, is due in no small measure to the paternalism of tbe Republican party In protecting and enriching the favored tew. From tbe existing evils of dominant Republicanism and tbe threatened evils of Socialism, the careful business man, the Industri ous laborer and the prudent produc er must all seek a shield and pro tector and naturally must turn to the Democratic party. "While we are greatly disappointed we should not be discouraged. It Is apparent as we scrutinise tbe source and volume of the support of the as sistant Republican parties, namely, tbe Populist and Independence par ties, that the Democratic party must continue to be one of the two great parties. "Now, for the first time In years we have a unit id party. Once again there is a disposition among Its members to reason together and work together for the public good We should therefore congratulate Mr. ryan and ourselves on this Improve ment of the general party conditions under bis candidacy and aet ourselves tesolutely to the strengthening of the party for the contests of the future.' Had Charge of Thaw Katatr. PITTSBURG, Nov. 7. Frank Bern pie, who was In charge of the William Thaw estate and Interested In many other Institutions, died today of pneu monta, aged (7 years. Moll Waat Ads Brief Results. LOCAL AND (From Sunday's Dally.) Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Hoge of Talent are visiting in Medford. L. C. Watkeya of Santa Monica, Cal., arrived In the city yesterday, W. E. Page left yesterday for Cot tage Grove, where he will spend the winter. Mrs. A. F. Hoswell and daughter, Miss Mary, of Eugene, are In Med ford on a visit to H. F. Hoswell, a member of tbe new produce ex change. The Pierce well, east of Medford, Is down 600 feet, which Is the depth contracted to go. Work on the well Is at a standstill now, but Mr. Pierce Is planning to go deeper. Mr. Hopkins' pears brought a high er price than this last season in the same market, but considering the fact that tbe price of fruit la a little off this year, the figures quoted are "top notcbers." O. Harbaugh of Jacksonville was In Medford yesterday. Mr. Harbaugh Is 82 years of age, and notwithstand ing his age he was lamenting the fact that he did not have work suf ficient tokeep him busy. Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Cummlngs of Derby, Vt., arrived In Medford yes terday. Mr. Cummlngs Is a cousin of our good townsman, F. C. Kellogg. These visitors are out here looking tbe coast country over with a view to locating. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. O. Kimball and Mrs. Kimball's mother, all of De Bekue, Colo., arrived in the city a few days since and will occupy prop erty In East Medford, which Mr. Kim ball purchased from C. H. Pierce a few months ago. R. B. Crumb and family of Rlce vllle, la., are here and will make this valley their future borne. Mr. Crumb was In Medford last year and while here purchased 20 acres of land In the Pierce tract, east of Medford, and he will now improve the tract. F. H. Hopkins, the Central Point orchardlst, has received returns from carload of Winter Nellls pears which he shipped to New York City. There were 482 full boxes of tbe fruit and 50 half boxes. For the full boxes he received $8.35 per box and tor the half boxes 12.37. (From Saturday's Dally.) James Briscoe of Beagle, Or. Is a ouslness visitor In Medford. L. H. Meggs and family leave In 1 few days on a visit to Arizona. Wilson Bowman will leave in a few days for a visit to his former home In Lawnville, Cal. E. Jacobson of Kimballton, la., is among the great number of recent ar rivals in Medford. I. F. Magoon, representing the new visible Smith-Premier typewrit er. Is a Medford visitor. D. B. Russell of the Russell confec tionery, returned yesterday from a business visit to Grants Pass. Mrs. D. B. Russell was in Ashland yesterday visiting her parents. Pro fessor and Mrs. W. T. Van Scoy. The Woods Lumber company are receiving daily, shipments of lumber, the output of their mills at Glendale, Or. A. V. Whitney, one of the prosper- ous farmers of this section, waa in Medford yesterday and made The Mail office a call. W. H. Pepper and family, who un til recently conducted the hotel at Woodvllle, have disposed of their holdings and will return to their old borne In Sisson, Cal., on a visit. Miss Stella Merrick of Long Beach, Cal., wbo has been in Medford sev eral months visiting her brother, Councilman F. E. Merrick, and fam ily, returned to her home yesterday. M. S. Biden, John Phlegar, Al Eis- enhart and E. F. Winkler returned a few days since from a hunting trip in the Elk creek country. They report bavlng slain 12 deer during their ab sence. Jack True, the best roadmaker In Southern Oregon, is now at work with the county'a outfit over south and east of Medford on the road be tween Sam Van Dyke's and the old Perkins place. (From Friday's Daily.) L. W. Pence and family of Trail were in the city yesterday. H. C. Messenger of Trail was In Medford yesterday doing trading. Miss Ida Wiley returned yesterday from a three months' visit to rela tives In Logansport, lnd. O. R. Stephenson returned Wed nesday from a several weeks' visit to old-time friends In St. Louis. Mrs. Ralph Woodford of this city and Mrs. Pelton of Klamath county are over In Sam's Valley, paying a visit to friends. Miss Cora Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Bennett, left yes terday for a two weeks' visit with friends at Rice Hill, In Douglas county. "Jaques," the famous hyptomlst, at the Grand, will give a valuable present to tbe person making the greatest number of words out of tbe word "Jaques." The L. F. Lozler cider mill has been closed down for a few days on account of tome trouble with the en gine. At soon as that Is reualrtil elder-making will be resumed, as well as manufacturing apple butter. j A bridal couple have arrived In j Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Webb ( came here from San Francisco yes terday. They were accompanied by Mrs. J. A. Whiteside, a sister of the bride. They will visit with their mother, Mrs. Easten, of Jacksonville. Yesterday N. 8. Bennett, the nur seryman, purchased residence prop erty on North Central avenue from G. E. Allen. Tbe price paid waa 11100 and the sale was made by W. T. York ft Co. Mr. Bennett expects soon to moke to Medford, where he will give bis children a commercial education. .. ,.w (From Thursday's Dally.) E. C. Pomeroy was in yesterday from the Meadows precinct. Dr. J. K. Reade, member of the pension medical examining board from Ashland, was in the city yes terday. Mra. C. W. Hews of Hilts, Cal., came over yesterday for a short visit wltb her father. Darby O'Tool, and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Vance arrived In Medford yesterday from the Yu kon country. Mrs. Vance is a sister of N. B. Bradbury of tbls city. Notices have been sent out In con nection with the organization of a Presbyterian Brotherhood tonight at the Presbyterian church. The meet ing will be called to order at 7:30 o'clock. Any one wishing violin lessons ill find it te tbeir advantage to consult Mr. J. Derville, who Is play ing a tpresent at tbe Grand theater. He teaches only the best methods and guarantees satisfaction. lt-p. B. H. Harris and sister-in-law. Mrs. Clara Boughton, of Butte Falls, went north on No. 16 yesterday. They will stop a short time at Port land and may go on east as far as Michigan before returning. Mrs. M. E. Worrell has Invited the friends who have formerly called upon her sister and guest, Mrs. J. M. Crook, of Portland, to an Inform al afternoon Thursday. Mrs. Crook leaves for ber home next week, after six weeks spent In our city. Mrs. S. Rundel of Los Angeles, Cal., came up yesterday to visit ber friend, Mrs. Oren Davis, whom she had not seen tor some eight years. Mr. Rundel accompanied her to Med ford and went on north to attend to some business matters. George Church of Roseburg, Or., and Father Louis Church of Ohio, were In tbe city yesterday. Mr. Church, Sr., is looking over the coast country wltb a view of locat ing. He is greatly pleased with our valley and especially with our fruits. What came near being a runaway occurred Just west of the depot on Seventh street yesterday. A four horse team became frightened at a train on the R. R. V. road and turned around, broke the coupling of the wagon and started tor a run, when the driver and bystander succeeded in stopping tbem. But little dam age was done. LADIES OF ST. ANN'S. They Gave a Very Enjoyable Enter tainment and Dance lt Night. The first of a series of dances to be given by the Ladles of St. Ann's was held at the Angle Opera house last night and was a very successful and enjoyable affair, reflecting great credit on the ladies who have spared no effort In looking after all the de tails. The grand march was led by Mr. and Mrs. John D. Olwell and the music was furnished by Haselrlgg's orchestra. The following were the patronesses: Mesdames B. Paul Tbelss, F. H. Hopkins, John D. Ol well Nicholas Cooke, C. Hunt Lewis, J. D. Heard, George P. Mlms, J. Still- man Vilas. John S. Orth, Josephine Russell, W. Hyde Stalker, A. A. Da vis, J. F. Reddy. Obituary. Mrs. Corann Allen, beloved wife of C. M. Allen, was born In Missouri, March 18, 1855, and departed this life in Medford, November 4, 1908 Mrs. Allen became a member of the Christian church February. 1879, re maining a member until her death, She was the mother of six children, Ell, Alba, Iva, Laura, Roy and Ella, all of whom are living. Mrs. Allen was a loving wife, a true Christian mother and kind neighbor. Besides her husband and children, ahe leaves a large number of friends to mourn ber loss. She Is gone, but she still lives In the mem ory and lives of ber beloved husband and children. Funeral services were held at the residence of W. C. Green In South west Medford, November 5, 1908, at 3:30 p. m. Services were conducted by M. F. Horn, pastor of the Chris tian church. She was laid to rest in the Oddfellows cemetery In East Medford. Here on Visit. A. J. Stewart, formerly of Med ford, now a resident of Cottage Grove, si In Medford tor a couple of days' business visit, and to visit his brother. Judge F. M. Stewart, and other relatives. He likes Cottage Grove, hut admits he does not have to move with as swift a pare to keep up with the booster procession as be did when living In Medford. Clint, his son, he says, Is seriously consid ering the subject of setting out a 300-acre fruit orchard near Cottage 0r0T ti..;,J..:i.!.wAu1.A NEW SOCIETY The Native Pennsylvanlans met November 7, In Medford Ore., and or ganized permanently. J. E. Watt was elected president; G. L. Hall, vice president; and W. F. Shields, secretary-treasurer. The Pennsylvlans met first In the Commercial club rooms and from there they went to the Emerlck Restaurant, where a splen did dinner was served at 11.00 per plate. At 1:30 p. m., all assembled at the Presbyterian church, where the organization waa formed and the flow of soul was enjoyed. Almost everyone participated In tbe talking and everyone was proud of the fact that he was a native Pennsylvanlan. The world Is full of beauty, and the Rogue River valley Is a garden of Eden, but Pennsylvania holds an un rivaled place In the affections of her native sons and daughters. A vote of thanks was extended to those who had called the meeting, and It was decided to call the Native Pennsyl vlans to meet annually on the firm Saturday In November. The place of meeting was left iJ the hands of the executive commlttet . All who wish to be enrolled as mem bers of the society will send their names to the secretary. The society sent an expression o sympathy and good cheer to F. W Cooley, who, because of sickness could not be present. This society hopes to be of service to Pennsylvanlans desiring to make the Rogue River valley their home, and In letters let the people of the Keystone state know the opportuni ties here in soil, climate and acenlc beauty. Said Rev. Shields after the meeting: "It did our hearts good to take each other by the band, to look Into each other's faces and speak to each other of our own, our native land." The following are tbe names of the members now of this society, twenty-five of whom were present at this meeting: Name and birthplace: Medford. Rev. W. F. Shields, Ebenezer, Pa. Mrs. W. F. Shields, Llvermore, Pa. Miss Alice M. Elder, Eldersridge Co. Harry Angle, Bradford Co. Thomas Bartholomew, Allegheny Co. J. C. Smith, Montgomery Co. Mrs. Joseph Martin, Fulton Co. George W. Taylor, Allegheny Co. George W. Taylor, Jr., Allegheny Co. Miss Myrtle Taylor, Allegheny Co. W. V. Barnum, Fayette Co. Dr. J. O. Bockstoce, Allegheny Co. Mrs. M. E. Bockstoce, Allegheny Co. R. W. Bockstoce, Allegheny Co. Mrs. Etta Stevenson, Indiana Co. June Earhart, Indiana Co. W. C. Earhart, Indiana Co. Leslie Earhart, Indiana Co. Bessie Earhart, Indiana Co. S. G. Hillis, Clearfield Co. Mrs. S. G. Hills, Clearfield Co. Penrose Hills, Clearfield Co. Sue Hills, Clearfield Co. U. G. Smith, Crawford Co. Rev. G. L. Hall, Erie Co. J. T. Summervllle, Jefferson Co. Mrs. J. T. Summervllle, Clarion Co. Lee M. Summervllle, Venargo Co. H. H. Watt, Beaver Co. J. E. Watt, Beaver Co. P. G. Lambert, Cambria Co. W. H. Taylor, Philadelphia, Pa. Louisa Calvin, Crawford Co. F. W. Cooley, Luzerne Co. Ashland. Robert W. Dunlap, Butler Co. J. R. Tozer, Bradford Co. Zenas Howard, Lancaster Co. H. E. Carmichael, Mercer Co. L. L. Angle, Bradford, Pa. E. H. Coder, Fayette Co. Mrs. E. H. Coder, Fayette Co. Central Point., A. N. Jacquemln, Tioga, Pa. Mrs. A. N. Jacquemln, Clearfield, Pa. S. R. Adams, Susquehanna Co. Lillian A. McKillop, Armstrong Co. Mrs. W. P. Twomey, Carbon Co. J. G. Frye, Lyconing Co. Grants Pass. J. B. Eberle, Philadelphia, Pa. 8. W. Philips, Bedford Co. Mr. Schnler Arrives. Richard Scbuler and family of Val ley City, N. D., arrived In Medford yesterday. Mr. Schuler was here on a visit during the summer and at tbat time purchased residence prop erty In West Medford, which tbey will now occupy. Mr. Schuler con templates the erection of a new and larger residence oh the property, which Is known ss the Rose place, re cently owned by R. B. Orr. Mrs. Worrell Entertained, Mrs. M. E. Worrell delightfully en tertained a number of friends Thurs day afternoon In honor of her sister, Mrs. Crook, of Portland. During the afternoon Miss Geraldlne Tbelss fa- fored the company with vocal selec tions. Delicious refreshments were served. Mrs. Worrell was assisted In entertaining by Miss Geraldlne Thelss, Mrs. I. Merrian Foster and Miss Helen Worrell. Those present were Mesdames Mer rick, Hutchason, Kentner, Shields, Warner, McCray, Page, Christy, Wortman, King, Thelss, Stewart, Foster, Worrell, Cook; Missel Ger aldlne Thelss. Beulah Warner and Helen Worrell - Correct Glasses Correctly Fitted Notice the difference in the way the' rays of light pass through the OLD style lens and the new TOKIC glass. When looking through the TORIC lens you get tbe same vision clear out to the edge of the glass. In all directions, that you do ONLY through the center of the old-style of lense, thus giving you more freedom of vision without the strain upon tbe Rectus muscles, which constantly occurs when wearing the old-style glasses. With the old-style before with the new TORIC lens you the eye you see like this. ' get the same results at all angles without turning your head that you do directly through the cen ter of the old style. Dr. Goble makes a specialty of tbe above lenses; also fits the I-8IGHT bl-focal, ground from ONE piece of glass. Optical Parlor In Perry's Warehouse, 8eventh Street, Medford. B. H. Timber Land Those having timber lands well to consult us. Office over Jackson County National Bank a MacrMe)0)OMcwara Our Pure Drugs For Rubber Goods; for Choicest Perfumes; for Toilet Articles Go to The Eagle Phafmaey Prescriptions Carefully Compounded THE IQEDFOW BP COfUT G. W. PRIDDY, O. D. NAGLE, G. T. O'BRIEN, Proprietors MEDFORD, OREGON Manufacturers of Common and Pressed Brick. General Con tractors and Builders in all Branches. Plans and Estimates Furnished. LIME, PLASTEP CEflENT FOR SALE Eden Valley Nursery NT IN THE TRUST -f First Class, home-grown, whole-root tiees. Right prices and a square deal for everybody. What more do you want? Who pays the agent, you or the other fellow? I deal direct with the planter. A nice stock of fruit trees and Tokay vines for fall delivery. Tell me your tree troubles N. S. Bennett, Medford FARMERS We can supply you with Ckolc Soeei Wheat, Barley. Oats. of all kinds. At reasonable prices. riEDFORD FLOUR HILLS L Mail Job Printing, the Good Kind Harris Bought and Sold or relinquishment! for sale would do FOR LIGHTjor POWER electricity offers the safest, cleanest and most efficient medium. I am ready to .do wiring In your house, store or factory, and I furnish lamps, bells, batteries, motors and all elec trical supplies. I have all facilities In work and materials, and give ac curate estimates on anything in the electrical line. ARTHUR H. DAVIS