vm DEMUR AT1C TICKET. For State Senator: KOBT. P. NEIL................. of Ashland For Representati e; JOHN I). OLWELL..of Central Point M. F. CANTRALL......... of Applegate For Joint Representative HORACE MANN.................of Medford For County Commissioner: H. H. TAYLOR........................ of Roxy For Sheriff : JOS. RADER............... of Eagle Point For County Olork, JOHN 8. ORTH........ of Jacksonville For County Recorder: ORTO B. F. Morgan has become a r<-sld >nt I of Woodville precinct. Walker Bros. of Meadows precinct spent Monday at Medford. S. Rothery of Gold Hill, the vuteran miner,was In Medford Monday. The opportunity for registration cloaee next Friday. Don’t neglect It. W. H. Venable of Applegate was In Jacksonville the forepart of the w ok. K. Culy, F. P. Faucett and Jus. Culp of Watkins were In Jacksonville Fri­ day. The New East Lynn Co. will give a performance In Jacksonville Monday night. W. O. Marks of Ashland has gone to Boise City, Idaho, where he may locate. Ben Beall of Pooh Bah was among his many friends In Jacksonville yes* terday. S. Wertz and J. M. Cantrail of Applegate were among our \lsitors Monday. Miss Grace Reeves has returned to Table Rock precinct from a visit in Ashland. Ed. Sultmarsh and H. II. Blecher of 8terlln'»’’ii'- weeks In Jackson county, loft last week for Crook county, where he Is engaged In the stock business. W. P. Swope of Portland, publisher of the Sunday Mercury, visited with his brother, -E. A. Swope of Ashland, whose health is not the best,Sunday. P. J. Van Hardonburg, a highly re­ spected citizen ot this county, di<-d at Ills residence near Central Point on.the bth, after a lingering Illness. Herman Meyer of Lake creek, one of our prominent stock raisers, was in Medford not long since. He gives a good account of his section. District Attorney Reamcs left tor Lakeview yesterday morning, to at­ tend the May term of circuit eourt for Lake county. W. H. Miller, foreman of Cook & Howland's minei, located in Jump-off- Joe district, spent a few days In Jack­ sonville this week. Dick Traverso, the well-known miner, who has been in Siskiyou county, Calif., for sometime past, is visiting in Jacksonville. V. Cook and MrB. H. E. Ankeny,who have been at the Sterling mine, passed through town Monday, en route tothelr ville will eelebrate the coming 4th of Jul/ in the first-class style for which it is noted. This depends entirely up­ on the failure of neighboring towns to hold a celebration, however. Mr. Gelsendorfcr. who is connected with the Scott-Van Arsdale Lumber Co. of McCloud, Calif., was In Medford the forepart of the week, und pur­ chased a carload of horses. He paid good prices for them. Rev. F. G. Strange has resigned the pastorate of the Presbyterian church at Ashland, which he has very accept­ ably filled during the past fifteen years. No definite reason for the step has been given. Josh Neat hammer, a prominent citi­ zen of Pleasant creek, was in Jack­ sonville a short time since. A pleasant dancing party was lately given at bis residence, for which Messrs. Magi r e and Shirley furnished excellent music. John Rooney, who has been on his homestead in Trail creek precinct dur­ ing the past several months, was in Jacksonville one day- this week, ac­ companied by Mr. Mathews. He has since gone to Sisson, Calif., to spend the summor. r*r> • — voawfVKD......... of Oold II111 For County Treasurer. D. H. MILLER................... of Medford For Assessor: WIDBUR A. JONES........ of Poo Bah For Surveyor: L. F. TREFREN................ of Ashland For Coroner: DR. E B. PICKED......... of Medford PERSONAL MENTION. Tom Carney spent Sunday in Jack­ sonville. A Prof. E. E. Washburn visited at .Ashland Saturday. E. M. Lovler and A. It 'Id were among us recently. C. B. Watson of Ashland was at the county-aunt Tuesday. Thoa. M. Reed of Gold I’’’l was in Jacksonville Tuesday. A. D. Flory is emlielllshing his resi­ dence with a neat fence. Constable Kassha'or was In Medford Monday on official bus'-iess. Rev. A. 1*. Gillette and his family are visiting In Douglas county. M. M. Taylor, who has beua confined to his roou', is convalescent. J. H. Bafuer of Guze'le, Cal., was in Jacksonville a few days ago. Chus. Basye, the sc'entiflc black­ smith, was at Medford Monday. E. E. Miner of Gold Hill precinct made us a pleasant call Monday. Gus Newbury li-il for Portland Sun­ day evening, returning Tuesday. G. W. Winetrout of Applegate made Jacksonville a visit a few days ago. Senator ICameron made a short v.slt to Portland during I ho week. Miss Emma Helms wus the guest of friends living In Medford Thursday. J. N. McDonnell and Mark Winning­ hum of Forest creek were with us Mon­ day. Mr. and Mrs. John Itevlin of Apple­ gate visited in Jacksonville a few days since. Miss Rose Brentano was the guest of Mm. J. Houck of Ashland several days recently. J. L. Hammorsly, the Gold Hill attorney, was at the county-seat Fri­ day. W. R. Stansell and E. W. Voyleare in Elk creek district, developing some mines. John Watkins, captain of Rogue river's free ferry, wus with us a few days ago. J. F. Davies and E. P. Vii-kroy of Forest creek made our town a visit recently. Thos. Reid of Forest creek, the ex­ pert minor, was in Jacksonville during t ho past week. Misses Rose Buckley and Dee Anke­ ny were guests of Misses Orth Thurs­ day and Friday. E. G. Perham of Gold Hill, the ex­ pert bridge builder, wusatthe county- vseat several times lately. 'Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Cantrail ot Apple­ gate attended the dramatic entertain­ ment Thursday night. H. W. Hart, portmaster of Wood­ ville; was tn Jacksonville not very long since, on law bualnusa. Mrs. N. Dowell ot Portland, who has been visiting In Jacksonville for some­ time past, returnod to her homo this week. Mrs. Mary Berry, who is making her homo with her daughter, Mm. Alice Kane of Ashland, visited Jacksonville during the week. F. C. Homos and a number of citizens of Tolman ereek district were in Jack­ sonville Friday, as witnesses in the case of Hills vs. Sheffield. John Ashmcad spent Thursday in Jacksonville. He gives the welcome in formation that the hoalth of Bon Hay- Miss Jessie Stilson of Portland, who is at present stopping at Grant’s Pass, filled the position of stenographer in District Attorney Reamec* office during the illness of Mies Myrtle Sutton. Mrs. W. M. Colvig, who is an officer of the Degree of Honor, has been mak­ ing the subordinate lodges existing In Southern Oregon an official visit. Mrs. E. Cook has gone to Ashland, to remain in charge of the Dows house­ hold until Oliver and bis wife return home. Mrs. D. has found it necessary to go to San Francisco for the purpose of having an operation performed. „ — precinct were in town Tuesday. Sam. Van Dyke, one of our most energetic farmers, made us a pleasant call Monday. The county clerk haH Issued license to marry to J. E. Boswell and Maud Downing. C. D. Houston of Table Rock pre­ cinct, tarried a few hours In Medford Saturday. J. L. Oxley and family, lately of Great Bend, Kansas, are In Mudford, and may locate. Jas. A. Wilson, who Is an excellent pninter, is engaged in renovating several residences. Thu health of Max Muller, county treasurer, la considerably improved, we are pleased to state. Mrs. Thos. Carr of Foots creek and her son, John T. Donegan, were in Jacksonville Monday. Jas. C. McCully, who has been in Portland und Eugene for several weeks, got home Wednesday. Nellie Smith of Portland, represent­ ing a shredded wheat concern, tarried in Jacksonville Sunday. Fred Ulen, the stenographer, has re­ turned to Ashlaid after a few yearn’ residence in Minnesota. Deputy Sheriff Thompson, who has been quite Bick, has recovered suffi­ ciently tube about aguin. Martin I’orry of Sam's Valley, ex- oounty commissioner, has gone to Klamath county, on a visit. Frank Johnson of Rogue river and Chas. Boynton of Talent wore visitors at the county-seat Sunday. J. H. Caton and his family, who have been residents of Forest creek for some­ time. have gone to Idaho. M’ss Moilio John, one of Josephine county’s most popular young ladle's Is the guest of Mrs. I*. Hines. Dr. ami Mrs. C. R. Ray of Gold Hill, who have been visiting in San Fran­ cisco, returned home Sunday. Miss Kate Reed, Deuel eak In high terms of praise of it. About forty members of the M. E. Sunday School Indulged in a picnic on Jackson creek Saturday. Thu time was most pleasantly apent in different ways. W. J. Plymale and D. Cronemiller will be independent candidates for justice of the peace and constable of Jacksonville precinct at the ensuing election. Hon. R. G. Smith of Grant’s Pass, the well-known orator, was billed to speak at the .Medford opera house Tuesday afternoon, but failed to ma­ terialize. The board of trustees has granted the petition of G. E. Neuber and M. M. Taylor to close part of certain streets, that will be occupied by their recreation grounds. The game of base ball played between the Eagle Point and Central Point nines, on the grounds of the former, was won by the home team by a score of 21 to 13. l)r. Clarence Keene of Canyou city, brother of the well-known dentist, visited in Medford the forepart of the week. He is enjoying a large practice In Grant county. Robt. Bond has returned from Jose­ phine county to Forest creek, ac­ companied by Mr. Flaherty, a miner who has had much experience in Alaska and other mining regions. Facklam Bros., who bought tne Downing farm, situated near Central Point, last year, were in our city a few days ago. W. B. has si net* gone to New London, Wls., on a visit. Miss Lillian Julien, one of the promi­ nent educators of Siskiyou county, Calif., has been visiting L. C. Bolle of Antelope and his wife. The health of the latter is considerably improved. J. B. T:’loteon of A'bany, who has probably built more bridges than any other Individual in Oregon, was in Jacksonville, to bid on the Medford bridge. As it is the intention to build a steel structure ho did not compete tor the contract. mm LUUttUUll, HIIAT WHICH dancing was indulged in. The event was enjoyed by all present. Tiie Tidings says that the Episcopal churches of Medford and Ashland are discussing ways and moans to secure a resident minister. Rev. Mr. Summer­ ville, a brilliant young Episcopal minister, now of thu Minnesota dio­ cese, will probably accept a call to the charge if the present plans to Insure the funds for bis support are successful, as it seems likely they will be. Jane McCully Cabin, Native Daugh­ ters of Oregon, hold a delightful social session after its regular meeting on the night oX the 7th. Dancing and games were Indulged In, supplemented by a delicious collation. Among those pres­ ent were: Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Scher­ merhorn, Mesdames Hanley, Bundy, Drisko, Wilkinson, Luy, Sears, Cran- fill, Nicholson, Fav, Perry and Miss Naylorof Medford, Miss Ella Hanley of San Francisco. The following delegatee were elected to attend the Grand Cabin of the order, which meets at Portland in June. Mesdames Chas. Prim, K. K. Kubli, J. M. Keene and L. Bundy, Misses Jo Orth and Lillie Taylor. The dramatic entertainment given at the (J. 8. Hall Thursday evening, un­ der the supervision of the Sisters of the Holv Name b.> -• INSPECT OUR _ _ _ PIANOS. iM^Don’t be Backward; but wbeD in Medford make it a point to visit ttie COSS PIANO HOUSE, At Its new Quarters in Thomas & White’s Block. Here you will find on Display A FINE, LARGE LIN EOF PIANOS, ORGANS. THE PIANOLA The Wonderful Piano Player, the On­ ly Genuine Player made. PHONOGRAPHS and GRAMAPHONES And other small Instrument«; In fact. Anything in the Music Line can be had here. FREE MUSICAL ENTERTAIMENTS . - ot. aary s Given Every Wednesday Evening. Academy, assisted by local talent, Call at the Medford Drug Store and get a ticket. They are Free for the proved much of a success. "Rebecca’s” Asking. Use the Side Entrance on Triumph,” a drama in three acts, was Entertainment Nights. presented, and Ils performance is FIRST CLASS TUNERS highly spoken of by the large audience In attendance It was well cast, the Connected with the House. Send all Orders for Tuning Direct to us and following being the principal charac­ they will Receive Prompt Atten­ ters: Rebecca, Helen Colvig; Mrs. tion. Ropeman, Sophia Muller; Mrs. Delame, Cassie Plymale; Meg, a crazy woman, Jo Orth; Gyp, Ida Johnson; Katie. Ambrozine Murphy. Signor Boffa was in charge of the musical part of the Store Phone, 134; Residence Phone, 184. entertainment. Some of the perform­ ers did exce ptionaliy well. On or about July 1st A. E. Reames will begin the installation of a plant for the lighting of Jacksonville. This will be one of the greatest improvements and conveniences the county-seat has been favored with. Our citizens should liberally sustain this enterprise. THE PIANO RECITAL J. L. Fenton, the energetic manager of the Ashland Iron Works, has gone Given by the Pupils of Mrs. E. E. down the line, in the interest of the Gore, Saturday. Southern Oregon Oil Co., which has decided to bore still deeper. It is claim­ A large and appreciative audience ed by certain experts that plenty of oil filled the Medford Presbyterian church will reward further operations. Saturday evening to enjoy the recital Two juries in thocaseof Brad Radcliff given by Mrs. Gore’s talented and am­ Whether the Hat is expensive or not of Ashland, who was arrested and tried bitious pupils—Miss Agnes Love and it should be the best of its kind. for sell'ng liquor without license, failed Miss Florence DeBar. Both young Our Hats and Millinery Trimming to agree. It is said that as much if not ladies have achieved a degree of profi­ are JUST WHAT WE REPRESENT ciency unusual in girls so young and ren ­ THEM TO BE. and the many patterns more liquor is being sold in that town than ever before, In spite of the pro­ dered a program selected largely from and designs we show affords ample op­ to gratify personal liking hibition ordinance that obtains there. the classics, that was indeed a musical portunity for this, that or the oilier particular treat. By continuing their unremitting style. We have a large number of A faker named Shrader, who claims to be a “divine healer,” is infesting study they should attain brilliant suc­ HATS FOR THE UTILE FOLKS. Call and see us befor pureLa. ing Southern Oregon at present. He wea-s cess as pianists. Miss Love’s numbers were: ““Nar­ elsewhere. long hair and beard, as also a black cissus,” Nevin, “Spring Song,” Men­ and purple robe worse for the wea •, delssohn, “Sonata in G,” ‘ Beethoven and carries enough nerve to supply a and Polanaise in C sharp minor, Chop­ regiment of Oregonians. Look out for in, in each of which she evinced an even, Parlors l»ack of New Bank. sympathetic touch, intelligent phras­ him. ing. and technical skill equal to the The commencement exercises of demand of the music, united with a Jacksonville public school will take true musical temperament. Miss De­ place May 29th, and will doubtless be Bar gave “Fairy Fingers” by Mills quite interesting, as an excellent pro­ with a lightness and delicacy of touch that brought out nicely the idea sug­ gramme is being prepared therefor. gested by the title, while her deep The graduates will be Leila Prim and musical feeling was evident in her inter­ Flora Thomson, a number of pupils in pretation of the Nocturne bv Schumann. Melnotte’s arrangement of II Trovatore the Sth grade will also graduate. . taxes both the technical and musical J. O. Turner, a prominent citizen of resources of the player, and It was in Kerby, Josephine county, spent Tues­ this number that Miss DeBar proved high attainment as a musician. day in Medford, accompanied by Jas. her Mrs. Gore demonstrated with a class MEDFORD. - - ■ OREGON. I). Stevens, the well-known miDer, of children ranging from four to ten The latter will soon leave for Wallace, years of age the practicability of ----- AGENT FOT? — Idaho, where he will assume the posi­ kindergarten principles as applied to music study. tion of superintendent of a big mine in The pleasure of theevening was add­ Idaho, which he is well qualified to fill. ed to by vocal selections rendered by Alfred Gorden, one of the oldestt Clarence Meeker and Gore Bros’, quartette and the violin solo by Miss thriftiest and most highly resp«-cted Mary DeBar. residents of Rogue river valley, died a A pupil’s r*cital 1s announced for the his residence in Pooh Bali precinct. evening of June28tb. ami a Is-ginning >n^*I keep a full line of Sundries Saturday, at the ripe old age of 94 j kindergarten cite* for May 29th. for Bicycles. Expert Repairing a years. He was a native of Kentucky, Dangerous If Neglected. and camo to Oregon half a century ago. Sjiecialty. Prices Right and Burns, cuts and other wounds often Satisfaction Guaranteed. A wife and a number of grown chil­ fail to heal properly if neglected and dren survive him. become troublesome sores. DeWitt's The Southern Medical Society met Witch Hazel Salve prevents such con­ Tuesday in Ashland, and before ad­ sequences. Even when delay has ag- the injury DeWitt's Witch journing tho following officers were S-avated azel Salve effects a cure. “I had a elected for the ensuing term: Presi­ running sore on my leg 30 years,” says Are caused by family rows, A dancing party was given at Orth’s dent, Dr. D. M. Brower, Ashland; H. C. Hartly, Yankeetown, Ind. b.it the - olis of hut all were rejected. Now ones, on Oregon is at last to have a National Oregon at onee. plans made by Geo. Eld Ings, will be re­ Park at Crater Lake. Just before ad­ Win. Bramlett of Griffin creek was ceived until the first day of the June journment of the U. S. Senate on May examined Monday, in the county eourt, session. 9th Senator Mitchell called up the by Dr. DeBar,on a charge of insanity. Wm. Clafke's Tybalt and Sir Staf­ House bill creating this park, and se­ - - OREGON. He was discharged, however, as tho ford,tho best stallions in Southern Ore­ cured its passage in the same form. MEDFORD will lie at the fair grounds near evidence was not strong enough to gon, Central Point every day in the week, Inasmuch as the bill was put through commit him. excepting Saturday, when they can be the House at the request of the Pres­ The S. P. Co. will at once take found at Phipps' barn in Medford. The ident, there is no doubt that his sig­ former is a handsome trotter with a charge of tho eating-houses and res. good record, while the latter is a big nature will be affixed and the bill be­ taurants along its routes and con­ and superior draft horse. Tybalt will come a law within a few days. As the duct them in a first-class style. Most be In Jacksonville Thursday/ bill passed it withdraws from settle­ of them have not given satisfaction Poorman’• creek now has a Sunday ment, occupancy or sale a tract of 249 heretofore. school. The following are Its officers. square miles, including and surround­ John W. Chapman, who was a res­ Superintendent, Dr. Pearce; assistant ing Crater Lake, to be known as Crater ident of Jacksonville 24 years ago, has superintendent, Miss Thora Smith; Lake National Park. The park will be under the control of the Secretary been visiting relatives living in our secretary, Miss Grace Pearce; librarian, of the Interior, who will see to its pro-, town. He has been operating suceess- Miss Smith: treasurer, Mrs. J.R. Arm­ tection, both from fires and treepasserse fully in the mines of Baker and Union priest. Teacher of the Bible class, J. Lumbering and other enterprises ar counties R. Armpriest; intermediate, Mrs. prohibited within the park, although Of Acetylene Gas Plants, Gal­ mineral locations may be made under The Medford and Jacksonville base­ Armpriest; junior, Miss Smith. The the law. It is alleged, however, that vanized Cornice and Tin Work ball clubs, two of the strongest In school meets every Sunday at 10 a . m . no minerals exist within the park. for buildings, Galvanized Iron order of Secretary Hitchcock for­ Southern Oregon, w"l cross bats on May 12th was the anniversary of St. The mally withdrawing from entry the Water Tanks, and Plumbing. Neuber A Taylor's grounds Sunday Tammany's Day, the patron saint of lands to be embraced in the park will afternoon. A big crowd and an inter­ the Improved Order of Red Men. and follow closely the signing of the bill by Opposite Mitchell's Blacksmith Shop, Jledford esting game are expected. These the members of Oregonian-Pocahon­ the President. grounds have been prepart'd at great tas Tribe, assisted by qaite a number of The Best Prescription for Malaria, expense, have a fine grand stand, and guests observed |ln an interesting Chllla sad Fever la a boule otGnova's Turn , LSMCmu. Tonic. It la «Imply Iron and qul- are the best and most conveniently ar­ manner. The musical and literary pro l nine In a taalalaaa form. No cure. No pay. I gramme was followed by the discussion Prtoe Wo. ranged In the State. COSS PIANO HOUSE In Millinery Selections Individual Tastes Differ, but Choice of quality, never. H.A.Medynsk. & C.. T. E. KELSO, Rambler and Ideal Bicycles DIVORCES- STOVES AT BEER’S HARDWARE CO. Fishing Tackle & Flies Farm Implements E. S. Wolfer. Tin Roofing and Sheet Metal Work. We make a Specialty