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About The Medford mail. (Medford, Or.) 1893-1909 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 11, 1908)
Correct Glasses Correctly Fitted Notice the difference In the way the rays of light pan through the OLD style lent and the new TOHIC glaaa. When looking through the TOIUC lena you get the aame vision clear out to the edge of the glaaa, In all directions, that you do ONLY through the center of the old-atyle of lenae, thua giving you more freedom of vlalon without the atraln upon the Rectua muaclea, which conatantly occura when wearing the old-atyle glasses. Y IK?'1 zf IP With the old-style before the eye you aee like this. With the new TOIUC lens you get the sume results at all unglea without turning yoiir had that you do directly through the cen ter of the old style. Dr. Coble makes a specialty of the above lenses; also fits the I-SIOHT bl-tocal, ground from ONE piece of glass. Optical Parlor In Perry's Warehouse, Seventh Street, Medford. Our Pure Drugs For Rubber Goods; for Choicest Perfumes; for Toilet Articles Go to The Eagle Pharmacy Prescriptions Carefully Compounded IT WILL NOT HURT the appearance of your apart ments to have your house wired for the use of electricity for light ing, the running of small ma chines, fans, burglar and fire alarms, etc. We have a way of concealing wires that makes their existence unknown to observers. Glad to explain fully if you call or write. ARTHUR H. DAVIS OUR COUNTY Correspondents B. H. Harris Timber Land Bought and Sold Those having timber lands or relinquishments for sale would do j veil to consult us. 5 Office over Jackson County National Bank EAGLE POINT EAGLETS. (By A. C. Howlett.) George Drown, of the firm of George Brown & Sons, has returned from his visit to Illinois. Mr. Shults Is stopping at the 8un nyside and planting trees on a ten acre tract formerly owned by the late John Wllllscroft. Miss Ollie Felster commenced teaching school in the Black school house last week. She has eight pu pils In attendance. Pike Monrey and wife, formerly of Jacksonville, but now of Coos Bay, are here visiting Mrs. Monrey's mother, Mrs. Art Thomas. The Ladies' Aid society has been having some much-needed work done on the church at this place, greatly Improving Its appearance. Rev. Jones, a friend of Claud Wamsley, from Coqullle, stayed Monday night here and Tuesday they went out to look at the country In the hills. Last week I made a trip to Round Top and found the roada In horrible shape, as they have not been worked since the Round Top mill was burned. C. M. Baldwin and wife were here from Santa Crux county, California, looking for a place to locate. They aeem to be favorably Impressed with the surroundings here. John Isell has been putting add! Mons to his building and getting his borne fixed up quite comfortable. At Round Top Jeff Conover killed a large cinnamon bear. Rev. M. C. Davis accompanied A. C. Howlett to the Black schoolhouse laat Sunday, where I preached, and In the afternoon be preached at Reece creek and at night In Eagle Point, on Monday eve at Derby and at Butte Falls on Tuesday night. Last Friday night, Professor Alvln B. Hedges gave an entertainment. He had a good audience and his re citals were highly satisfactory. The receipts for the evening were $14.60. and after deducting his expenses, gave half to the aid society. Monday night Messrs. Zimmer man, Erangburg and Maclntyre ar rived at the Sunnyslde hotel on their way to Derby, where they expect to remain for a while. Tbey are all looking for homes, ihey brought tbelr household goods with them and four horses, and came to stay. Messrs. John Edngberg and A. B. Zimmerman, recently of Illinois, were here last week looking for a situation. They bad been up to Derby and returned to look after their household goods and stock. they having brought out a carload with them. They Intend to store their goods In Medford and look around before they decide where to locate. Attorneys W. E. Phlpps, W. I. Vawter, E. K. Kelly of Medford and H. D. Norton of Grants Pass were In Jacksonville Monday on Circuit court business. A. T. Lundgren was in from tbe Blue Ledge district Tuesday. Mr. Lundgren Is Interested In mining property In this section. Ex-County Commissioner George W. Brown of Eagle Point and Coun ty Commissioner Joshua Patterson of Talent were in Jacksonville Wed nesday attending county court. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Rosenbaum, Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Woodford of Medford were among the Medford people who attended the ball given by Jackson ville Cabin of Native Daughters and Sons on Thursday evening. Jacksonville Lodge of Rebckahs held their semi-annual election of of ficers on Mouduy evening, when the following were elected to serve for the ensuing six months: Mrs. Emma Dunford, noble grand: Miss Leona Ulrlcb, vice-grand; Mrs. Marie Ul- rlch, secretary: Mrs. Effie Prim, fin ancial secretary; Mrs. Elizabeth Cronemlller. treasurer. On Tuesday evening, Jacksonville Lodge, No. 4, Royal Arch Masons, elected the following officers to serve for the ensuing year: Emil Brltt, high priest; T. T. Shaw, king; I. C. Robnett, scribe; C. C. Beek man, treasurer; James Cronemlller, secretary; D. Linn, captain of host; C. C. Beekman, Royal Arch captain; John F. Miller, master of first vail; George Lewis, master of second vail; J. W. Robinson, master of third vail; Theo. Cameron, guard. The semi-annual election of offi cers of Jacksonville lodge of Oddfel lows was held Saturday evening, No vember 28, 1908. with tbe follow ing result: Charles Dunford, noble grand; Frank Roundtree, vice- grand; Charles Basye, secretary; Louis Ulrlch, financial secretary; Si las J. Day, treasurer. Jacksonville Assembly of United Artisans on Tuesday evening, Decem ber 1, elected the following officers to serve for the ensuing six months: Mrs. Nettle Thompson, master Arti san; Mrs. Birdie Haney, superintend ent; Mrs. Lottie Finney, Inspector: Mrs. Amy Dow, secretary; Mrs. Paul ine Hlnes, treasurer; Mrs. Sarah Wilcox, Sr., conductor; Miss Esther Berry, master of ceremonies; Mrs. Isa Luy and B. E. Haney, field com manders. THAT OLD FE-NC 9 vv Needs replacing with a new one m g We want you to replace it j! with the J Page Woven Wire Fence ih Which is the liest Wire Fence that money can 1 buy or modern science produce. ilf If a TT Ol TT C a . T - .1 1 I f. ll 1 a juu n uii aviov) vimv witvv , ii - j uiv( vavniuuuiv ui vivii u it proof fence we can supply you. We sell Steel Framed Wire Gates of all sizes, j4 ii also Wrought Fence. A good supply of Yew Wood and Cedar Pouts always on Hjf Ml1 w. .... .,.. a.,u. sii D,., r. ..,: ; .,. I. ... ;.,... uauu. M c naiib juui viugi laijc ui diuhii. ivuuiciuuoit it-iivit la uui nunuicpo THE WORD BRICK COtyPP G. W. PRIDDY, 0. D. NAGLE, G. T. O'BRIEN, Proprietors MEDFORD, OREGON Manuf icturers of Common and Pressed Brick. General Con tractors and Builders in all Branches. Plans and Estimates Furnished. LIM. PLASTER CEHENT FOR SALE a oaaoaoaciaaaaaaefacgsasgsQ Eden Valley Nursery NOT IN THE TRUST First Clnei, home grown, whole-root tiees. Right prices and a square deal for everybody. W hat more do ynu want? Who pays the agent, you or the other fellow? I deal direct wilh the planter. A nice slock of fruit tree and Tokay vines for fall delivery. Tell me your tree troubles IN. S. Bennett, Medford FA R M E R 5 We can supply you with Choice Seed Wheat, Barters Oats, of all kinds. At reasonable prices. flEDFORD FLOUR HILLS KAGI.K POINT CHVRCH. Rev. F. C. W. Parker, secretary of the Oregon Baptist state conven tion, with headquarters at Portland. dedicated the First Baptist church of Eagle Point Thursday night. An In telligent and attentive audience greeted him. All Joined heartily in the services and it was a most en joyable occasion. The room has been beautifully pa pered and furnished throughout with pulpit and platform. The pulpit and pews are finished In the natural wood. The community Is to be con gratulated In the possession of such a commodious house of worship. Much credit Is due the committee, Dr. William P. Holt, Mrs. J. Frank Brown and Mrs. J. W. Grover, for their efficient service. The church was dedicated free of debt. All bills were paid with a cash balance pre ceding the dedication. The com munity took a very active part In this work, giving It their generous financial support. While this Is a Baptist church, It Is open to any and all Christian peo ple for religious services when not In actual use by the Baptists. Eagle Point Is one of the thriving towns of Rogue River valley and has s bright and prosperous future. C. H McKee took part In the service. New Case Filed in Circuit Court. State of Oregon vs. C. B. Roach Transcript from Justice court, Ash land: charged with forgery. Jennie Head vs. Peter John Head Suit for divorce on the grounds of gross and habitual drunkenness and cruel and Inhuman treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Head were married at Brandon. Canada, In 1893. There are three minor children, ages 14, 11, 6 years, of which plaintiff asks the custody. Attorney for plaintiff Is H. K. Hanna, Jr. Lulu Myrtle Rochford vs. Charles Rochford Suit for divorce on the grounds of cruel and Inhuman treat ment. There are no children. Par ties were married at Portland, Or., In 1906. Attorneys tor plaintiff are Wlthlngton ft Kelly. sV 1- Ml 0. - f . wv V- 3 , k Its & Main office in Rogue River Creamery Building. y rV iGADDIS & DIXON Tht Fatfa Fence Man " M atferd. Fhons 3223 9 NORTH MEDFORD NEWS. (By J. O. Martin.) Arch Turpin and bride were mak ing calls Wednesday among relatives on North Central avenue. George Owings has the contract for the papering ot Owings brothers' house on North Central avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Hampton Turpin, two respected pioneer citizens ot Roxy Ann, tarried In the city Wed nesday night, the guests of their son, Thomas Turpin, and family, of North Central avenue. Grandma Caskey, who has seen her 81st anniversary, and who has been paying a social ten days' visit with Grandmother Owings, returned to her home with her son, Joseph Caskey, of East Medford, Wednesday. Mr. Cornell and son are sinking a well tor Mr. Mets on North B street which requires some blasting. Tarbell Bros, of Trail were dis posing ot a fine quality of beet on North Central avenue Tuesday of their own production. SI Skidder, formerly ot Medford, hes returned to the city and pitched his tent. He visited Tillamook and many places of Interest, but says he Is partial to Rogue River valley, the land of sunshine and plenty. W. J. Scott, the extensive farmer of North Rogue river, tarried In the city Wednesday night, the guest of J. O. Martin and family. He reports many of the farmers have bonded their property to be prospected for coal oil and gas. A telephone line Is being built up Rogue river to Trail creek and the traveling publle can now enjoy after 1908 years a smooth dry graded road around the upper Table Rock. HHKKMAX A GRANDFATHER, I Hoy at Son's House Named for Vice President-Elect. UTICA, N. Y., Dec. 5. Vice-President-elect James S. Sherman Is In a merry mood, following the arrival at the home of his oldest son, Sher rlll Sherman, ot a stork bearing a rine boy. He Is the vice-presidentelect's first grandson, and has been christened James Schoolcraft Sher man II. A Paper that publishes the cream of world and State News and all county and local events THE MAIL JACKSONVILLE DOINGS. Personals. Mrs. B. F. Mulkey of Jacksonville was a Medford vlsitotr Friday. Frank R. Neil of Butte Falls was a Jacksonville visitor Friday. County Coroner A. E. Kellogg of Gold Hill was transacting business in Jacksonville Wednesday. County Commissioner George Ow en is In Jacksonville this week at tending county court. Attorney C. E. Boggs was over from Medford Tuesday on profes sional business. Hon. George H. Hlnes, secretary of the State Historical society of Port land, was transacting business in Jacksonville Saturday. Messrs. Ell Dahack of Eagle Point, J. D. Neathammer and 8. H. Moore of Wlmer were in Jacksonville on business Monday. A. T. Lundgren, the mining man, wbo has been In the Blue Ledge sec tion tor several weeks, returned to his home In Jacksonville Tuesday. Probate Court. Estate of Ernest J. Handley, a mi nor Inventory and appraisement filed showing estate to be valued at $150. Estate of Joseph Wilson, Sr., de ceased Order appointing December 29, 1908, as day for hearing final settlement of estate. Estate of George Mngerle, deceas ed Ordered that Carlos Magerle be annointed administrator de bonis non. Estate ot Nellie A. Blackburn, de ceased Order appointing J. T. Blackburn administrator and E. A. Hoag, B. T. Wyant and Chas. Bland, appraisers of said estate. Estate and guardianship of Frank lln Porter, Eaton Porter and Carl Porter, minors Order appointing J. C. Porter, guardian. Estate of C. W. Kahler, deceased Order for sale of real property. Estate of Jacob Hugger, deceased Final report of executor filed and approved. Estate e Sarah Dunlap, deceased Final account of administrator fil ed and approved and administrator discharged from further liability In the matr. Estate of Joseph Wilson, deceased Final report of administrator filed and approved and administrator dis charged from further liability In the matter. Circuit Court Proceedings. C. F. Llvengood vs. Mary E. Liven good Suit for divorce; decree granted. Martha Stunkard vs. Matthew Stunkard Sutl for divorce; decree granted. John Harrington vs. Frances M. Snyder Ordered that Injunction or der heretofore made be dissolved and that attorney for defendant prepare findings of facts. Articles of Incorporation. Articles of Incorporation of the Medford Development company have been filed with County Clerk W. R. Coleman. The Incorporators sre C. H. Pierce, Oayton P. O. Kimball and B. H. Klrby. The object of the cor poration Is to buy, sell, improve and develop real property and to trans act subsidiary business essential thereto. The principal place of bus iness Is Medford. CaplUl stock shall be (60,000. PEAlt SOIL 60 ACRES 15 Miles from Depot : : : : Small House and Barn lO Acres Ready to Plant FINE WHITE OAK TIMBER FOR. FUEL Price Includes the Following Personal Property. no clean, mo ml KillNon records. 1 whin tiro wagon, box und Mitt. 1 liny rack. 2 hftrnm. 2 cowtt. 1 rlf. liny In barn. 2 pitch forks. 1 iHtitcm. t Oliver plow. 1 cultivator. 1 Hirinff-tooth harrow. 1 ftprtnK wagon. 1 Mark walnut pxtcnulon table. 1 IUmn wanning machine. 2 Mntfle hedftteaoK 2 double bedftteads. 2 heater utoves 1 ntep ladder. 8 woven wire bed Rnrlnff. 1 Edison home phonograph. I Domi'MlIc newlng machine. 1 Kemhigtoii tyK'wntcr. 1 cook Htove. 2 don jurn canned fruit. 5 tuickH wed Htatoes. 1 cnm rut naw. 1 fdedge. 1 clot hea wringer. 3 dozen eh if kens. I (Ml Ihii. beans. 4 dining room chain. 1 baby carriage. I kitchen tabic. I rhtna cuplHwrd. 2ft rt. ftprny hone and nozzle. 1 prny pump and barrel. 1 pitcher pump. 1 apple prena, 2 aaddleH. 1 clot hen home. 1 wagon jack. Only $2250 :: lO YEARS 6 per cent Semi-Annual Interest Terxnst $1000 Cash. Balance BEN A. LOWELL Woodville - Oregon
