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BASKET BALL
Oregon Sidelights.
BERRIES IN
THE CIR
DECEMBER
CUIT COURT
Charles W. Pain, a wealthy hardware
merchant of Spokane committed suicide
by shooting himself Monday. Before
committing the act he left a note stat
ing that the inconstancy of his wife
was the cause of this ending of his
life.
ting Leopold of Belgium is reported
to be dying, his demise being looked
for at any hour.
The apartments of Mrs. John W.
Jenkins in New York, were entered by
burglars and diamonds valued at $300,-
000. stolen, Saturday. No clue to the
perpetrators has been discovered.
The British Admiralty are experi
menting with a torpedo which picks up
sound waves and follows ¿them to the
source. It is called “the torpedo with
a brain”.
John Warren of Weathcrsfleld, Conn,
who has served 50 years as a life pris
oner expects his freedom by pardon as
a Christmas gift. He is now 71 years
old.
Hobert M. Cable, president of the
piano company bearing his name, died
after a prolonged illness, at Chicago,
Sunday.
The President has nominated Horace
H. Lurton, of Tennessee, to be Asso
ciate Justice of the Supreme Court of
the United States.
Ortis Hamilton, Ex-Adjutant General
of Washington, was found guilty of
embezzlement at Olympia, Wash. Mon
day.
Montreal, Can. has turned up a
scandal in city affairs, malfeasance in
office, is charged. The amount invol
ved is $7,200,000.
Chief Forester Pinchott, advises the
railroads to purchase land and set out
forest trees.
The steamer Swanley with 868 Portu
guese immigrants aboard, arrived at
Honolulu, Tuesday.
The United States navy is short of
enlisted men to man the warships.
Twenty tramps were fined $20. each
for sleeping in a courtroom at Chicago
Monday. Cheaper to buy a bed.
Los Angeles, Calif, proposes to ex
tend the city limits in order to secure
15,600 additional population.
J. W. Me Narmara, formerly of Port
land, Ore., and at onetime a prominent
figure in the Northwest, was placed in
the Federal prison at Me Neils Island
Tuesday to serve a 15-year sentence
for killing a man at Cordova, Alaska,
last spring.
A milk famine exists at Aberdeen
and Hoquiam, Wash., caused by the
recent floods.
The marshal of LaCenter, Wash,
was fined $1. apiece for using “cuss
words' ’ on the public streets. Served
him right.
Prof. Alexander Graham Bell, of
telephone fame, is experimenting on a
new type of aeroplane. It is said that
the work is being done in the interest
of the Canadian government.
Forty persons were injured in a
wreck of the Canadian Northern Ex
press near Winnipeg, Man. Tuesday.
John Karns, a tinner of Neah Bay,
Wash., shot and killed his wife and
then committed suicide at Bellingham,
Tuesday forenoon.
COUNTY BANKERS
New grocery store opened in Dr.lles.
Jacksonville High School A Greater Medford club is composed
In Session at Ashlahd Wednes
of women.
Wins From Central
day—An Interesting and In
Only 79 votes were cast in the Hills While Less Favored Regions
Brief Resume of the Pro
Point.
boro election.
structive Meeting.
Have Ice and Snow We ceedings up to Friday
The Dalles schools have 56 more
The most interesting basket ball I pupils than a year ago.
Have Strawberries.
Morning.
A melting of the Clearing-house
Athena has $1000 surplus school
games of the season were played Thurs
Association of Jackson county was held
day evening, between our high school money from last year’s tax.
at Ashland Wednesday afternoon and
While no well informed person will
The regular December term of the
During the recent snow a Cornelius
teams and the Central Point high school
evening, attended by a large number
teams.
man made a sled out of a folding bed. deny that Southern Oregon was special circuit court was opened at 10 o’clock
of the bankers of the county, among
This was the Central Point girls’ first
those present were Messrs. Jacobs,
Salem's paved streets are kept the ly favored when climatic conditions Monday morning. The following named
game but they played in a way that cleanest of any in Oregon, asserts the were arranged, few people expect to jurors appeared:
Wakeman and Campbell of the Fruit
find strawberries blooming, growing
W. S. Stancliff, J. W. Lawten, Geo.
made our girls feel that they must not Statesman.
growers’ and Jacksonville Banks.
and ripening out-of-doors in midwinter, Irvin, Lee Black, Wiley Turnbaugh,
be caught asleep ever, if they expect
Matters of importance to bankers
The new receiver of the Roseburg
to win from them. The game was land office has been appointed, but he yet such is the facts in the case as Aaron Beck, H. L. Gregory, W. N.
were discussed at length and several
proved by Frank Cameron of the Ap Grubb, L. A. Abbott, P. H. Halley,
fast and well played. Kinney played I is a Riddle.
interesting papers, dealing with cer
plegate valley who this weekp laced on S. K. Adams, L. B. Brown, H. A.
especially well, scoring the majority of
tain phases of the business were read.
A Dundee apple is half Spitzenberg exhibition at the Bank of Jacksonville, Hawkins, John A. Wright, Geo. E.
the points for Jacksonville. Watch
After the close of the business ses
and
half
Ben
Davis
—
sort
of
Jekyll-and-
a plant grown in the open air, bearing Fox, Chas. Fields, S. F. Lazier; W. M.
the Central Point Girls. Score 13 to 5.
sion, Mr. Mulit, chairman of the com
strawberries in all stages of develop Childers, E. Watson, J. W. Hatcher,
The boy’s game was exciting from Hyde specimen.
mittee on entertainment, announced
Men in and around Banks have held ment, from the bloom to the ripened John Cameron, C. W. Gillette, H. D.
the rainute the ball went up at center
dinner and all sat down to one of the
Kubli, John Barneburg, Joshua Mat
the first time. The teams are evenly a meeting and decided to tax them berry.
most elaborate banquets ever served
Quite a contrast when compared with hammer, Ralph Billings.
matched and the playing was close and selves to build some rock roads.
in Jackson county, to which complete
The following jurors were excused
•very point was dearly earned. The
Over a month ago a Springfield mil the climate of many eastern states
justice was done.
Central Point boys do nice team work ler bought 1300 bushels of wheat at whose inhabitants are suffering from by the court on presentation of proper
Taken as a whole, this meeting of
but are a little poor at gools. Thomp le3s than $1, transportation being 7 cold with the thermometer 10 degrees reasons: J. H. Chambers, C. H. Gil
the association was one of the most
lette, George Irvin, J. W. Hatcher, T.
son at forward threw several baskets cents a bushel, that would now cost below zero.
successful meetings ever held.
B. H ginbotham, E. B. Barron.
over • hard guard. Coleman had quite him about $1.20 a bushel.
Cases presented and disposed of as
a string of points to his credit. Scare
Ontario Optimist: The dnllers at
follows:
22 to 15 in favor of Jacksonville. We the oil well are still drilling away in
HARRINGTON LOSES.
Oregon Agricultural
State of Oregon vs. Nicholas Rams-
were treated right royally by the the old hole and every day sees pro
ford,
Leonard
Gaskins,
Harold
Mack;
school and by the crowd. Every one gress, although work is done against
College Winter Courses
said a fine time all around. “The odds with a heavy pressure of gas in Judge Hamilton Instructs Jiiry indictment; continued for the term.
State of Oregon vs. Gabriel Gunder
Central Point people are all right.”
the well all the time.
to Find for Defendants.
son, same; continued.
The teams will play in Jacksonville
January 4th to February 18th, 1910.
With the entire country east of here
State of Oregon vs. Albert N. Aiven,
shortly after the holidays. Plan to
in the grip of a terrible storm, the
Pratical work, lectures and demon
same;
continued.
«orne out and see the games, you will
Grande Rond valley has been barely
The case of John Harrington vs. W.
strations will be given in such vital sub
State of Oregon vs. John Doe; may
enjoy them. We need your support.
jects as General Farming, Fruit Cul
This makes ten games played by the touched by it, says the Union Repub E. Phipps, F. M. Snyder and J. R. hem; continued.
ture, Animal Husbandry, Dairying,
State of Oregon vs. Frank Maukwa;
two teams, they have won seven out of lican. Truly, this is an ideal land —a Neil for $20,000 damages, began in the
Poultry-keeping, the Business side of
the ten. Not so bad for new teams fact demonstrated time and again upon Circuit Court Wednesday, was ended dismissed.
similar occasions. The big storms Thursday forenoon by Judge Hamil
Farming, Forestry, Carpentry, Black
State of Oregon vs. Dode Shoe
ufter all.
never touch us.
ton instructing the jury to find for the maker; indictment for giving liquor to
smithing, Mechanical Drawing, Cook
Myrtle Point Enterprise: The sun defendants.
ing, Sewing, Dressmaking,
Home
a minor; continued.
The action was brought by Harring
shone out for a few moments one day
Management, etc.
S. J. Majors, limited, vs. J. T.
this week and a doleful wail went up ton for damages on account of his hav Gagnon, et al; to recover money.
All regular courses begin January
that it was so bright that it hurt the ing been imprisoned for contempt of Motion to strike out from answer over
4th and end February 11th. Farmer’s
E leventh G rade , Editors
eyes, so warm that a coat was uncom court in disregarding the order of the ruled.
Week February 14th to 18th.
The pupils of the High School wel fortable and someone expressed a fear county court.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
State of Oregon vs. W. P. Watson,
come Mary Hester who has returned to that the country might dry up. Most
Had this case been decided in favor indictment for having untagged deer
interested.
her studies.
of the people survived, however, and a of the plaintiff a precedent inimical to hides in possession. Dismissed.
Good accommodations may be secured
The W. I. T. Club met at the Misses cloud soon afforded relief from the the stability of all courts might have
at reasonable rates,
No age limit
Jos. Miller vs. Jesse and Cleve Storm;
been established, but the trial judge per to recover money. Demurrer to furth
Lewis & Wright last Saturday night unusual brilliance.—Journal.
above 16 years. No entrance require
ceiving at a glance the incongruity of er 'nd separate answer; sustained.
and spent a pleasant evening, refresh
ments. Prominent lecturei3 hare been
the complaint, dismissed the case by
ments were served. Miss Gillet will
secured for special topics. The in
Wm. T. Grieve vs. H. M. Cooe; to
The Grand Jury.
directing the jury to find for the de recover money. Judgment by default.
have the pleasure of entertaining the
structional force of the College num
fendants.
•lub next Saturday night.
bers 100. Excellent equipment.
W. M. Russell and Homer I. Watts
A special feature is the Farmer’s
vs.
W.
C.
Russell,
et
al;
order
for
ap
The physics class have put up an
The following named persons were
Week which comes this year Feb. 14th
pointment of guardian ad litim.
•lectric bell, for the convenience of the drawn as grand jurors, viz: J. W, Law
Looking One’s Best.
to 18th. Lectures, discussions, and a
high school.
Dora Helms vs. George L. Helms, et
ton, foreman; L. B. Brown, W. S.
general reunion.
It’B a women’s delight to look her al; injunction; motion for appointment
Miss Abbie Henry is reviewing for Stancliffe, John Barneburg, S. K.
For further information address
of
guardian
for
James
Helms
and
the February examination.
best
but
pimples,
skin
eruptions,
sores
Adams, L. F. Lozier, and H. A. Hawk
Registrar,
Oregon Agricultural College,
Lizzie
Helms
allowed;
Dora
Helms
ap
and
boils
rob
life
of
joy.
Listen!
Buck-
ing. The jury was sworn and charged
For Eczema, Tetter and Salt Kheum.
Corvallis, Oregon.
Monday morning and at once entered len’s Arnica Salve cures them; makes pointed as guardian.
The intense itching characteristic of upon their duties.
the skin soft and velvety. It glorifies
M. F. Hanley vs. City of Medford.
these ailments is almost instantly al
the face. Cures Pimples, Sore Eyes, This is the famous water case which
layed by Chamberlain’s Salve. Many
Cold Sores, Cracked Lips, Chapped has been in the courts all summer, the
Buy your Fancy Christmas Boxes at. Hands. Try it. Infallible for Piles. petition of Hanley was to have a tem
severe eases have been cured by it.
Deneff’s.
25c at City Drug Stors.
For sale by City Drug Store.
porary restraining injunction made
permanent. Decision in favor of Han
ley.
/•uri
Jna '«.''■ b '
The suit of John Harrington vs. W.
Kidney Disease« Cause Half The
E. Phipps, Mrs. F. M. Snyder, and
Judge J. R. Neil was called Wednes
Common Aches and Ills of
day. Considerable difficulty was ex
Jacksonville People.
perienced in empaneling a jury satis
factory to both sides but by two
o’clock the box was filled and the trial
As one weak link weakens a chain,
began.
The matters at issue were
so weak kidneys weaken the whole
questions of law, rather than of evi
body and hasten the final breaking
dence and many fine points were ar
down.
gued by the attorneys. The records of
Overwork, strains, colds and other
the county court were offered in evi
causes injure the kidneys, and when
dence and several witnesses were ex Tolo Man Found Dead in Field. their activity is lessened the whole
amined on each side.
body suffers from the excess of uric
poison circulated in the blood.
Judge J. W. Hamilton of Roseburg,
Joseph Kampbell, a well known
Aches and pains and languor and
presided during the trial of this case as character of Tolo, was found dead in a
Judge Hanna, being more or less in field near that place last Tuesday morn urinary ills come, and there is an ever-
timately acquainted with the parties ing, having evidently fallen face down increasing tendency towards diabetes
to the suit, preferred to have it heard in the mud and snow and there per and fatal Bright’s disease. There is
no real help for the sufferer except
by an outside judge.
ished before recovering from the ef
kidney help.
The suit is brought for $20,000. fects of the fall. Kampbell had been
Doan's Kidney Pills act directly on
claimed as damages by the plaintiff, on engaged in butchering and gardening
the kidneys and cure every kidney ill.
account of his incarceration in the at Tolo for some time and was well
A. R. Bly, living Cor. 4th A C. Sts.,
county jail for contempt of court in a known as “Dutch Joe” all over the
Ashland, Ore., says: “Doan’s Kidney
former issue before Judge Neil.
valley. It is said he had been drinking
Pills proved of wonderful benefit to me.
Verdict for defendants:
heavily for some time and some are of
At the time I began using them I was
State vs. Henry Bantin; selling the opinion that his death resulted from so lamt and sore that I could hardly
the
effects
of
dissipation.
Coroner
liquor without license; dismissed.
get around. My kidneys were dis
lAiretta Perozzi vs. W. O. Johnson Kellogg of Gold Hill was notified and ordered and the secretions gave me
and First National Bank of Grants after making an investigation of the much annoyance by their frequent
Pass; to recover money; demurrer filed body he decided an inquest was not action. I would arise in the morning
on behalf of Johnson overruled; de necessary and took the body to Gold feeling tired and worn out nnd the
Hill for interment. A number of resi pains in my hips were excruciating. It
murrer of bank sustained.
dents of Tolo are not satisfied with the
Floyd D. Moore vs. J. S. Herndon et action of the coroner, thinking that an was while I was in this condition, that
al.; action for damages; motion to inquest should have been held and the Doan’s Kidney Pills were recommended
make complaint more definite over apparent mystery connected with the to me and I procured a box. I had
only used them a short time when I
ruled.
man’s death unraveled. Some seem to felt better, continued taking the rem
be of the opinion that the case was edy and was soon free from any trace
one of suicide, while others think it of kidney trouble. I have recommend
General News.
possible that he mav have been foully ed Doan's Kidney Pills to many persons
President Taft has nominated Geo. 'dealt w.th by tramps. He was board sufferin * from this affliction and will
A. Carpenter of Chicago to be judge ing with a family named Cleveland and continue to do so.”
left their house Saturday evening after
of the federal court at’Chicago.
Plenty more proof like this from
Satisfaction Guaranteed
I dark, that being the last time he was Jacksonville people. Call at The City
President Hawley of the Switchmen’s ' known to have been seen alive. The
or Money Refunded
Union of North America, delivered an body was not found until Tuesday drug store and ask what customers re-
I port.
ultimatum to the railroads Monday, in morning. Central Point Herald.
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
the shape of an announcement that un
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
less the striking switchmen were back
The Boss is giving tickets with every New York, Sole Agents for the Unit
at work before Christmas under con
ditions satisfactory to them, every, 50 cents cash purchase, entitling the ed States.
Remember the name—Doan’s—and
switchman west of Buffalo would strike 1 purchaser to one chance on silverware,
I take no other.
to ba given away free, Dec. 25.
before Jan. 1st.
SCHOOL NOTES
II Seasonable
Suggestions
Cranberries,
Tea Garden Mincemeat, 44b. Jars
Tea Garden Mincemeat, in Bulk
Monopole Seeded Raisins
Monopole Seeded Currants
Candied Citron, Lemon and
Orange Peel
ui
New Crop Almonds and Walnuts
Ulrich Bros.
Leading Merchants
WEAK KIDNEYS MAKE
WEAK BODIES.