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GOLD HILL, JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON, SATURDAY, APRIL 22. l»l<
Mrs. L. W. Gwens, the children’s
friend gave her farewell program last
Monday evening at the Corrus to a
very aupreclatlve audience. She placed
o n the eerewo coins beautiful flower
picture«, which were given her by the
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w h e r e th e a p p le g a in e I fa m e
Annexation Wins il
By 11 Votes
Foots Creek
by Amy Koester
Rotiert «alone and family left last
week for the coast.
nine o'clock train for the north Thurs­
day. Supt. Milan followed her program
«iss Elsie Courdale of Kirdseye Creek
spent the week end with her annt Mrs
with a few appropriate remarks.
Koester,
Piano Contest Is
Extended
Mrs Geo. Woodcock of Bird-eye Creek
down here last Saturday for a few hours
left 8 riday for Tahilma, Oregon.
visit with Ills son, M. D. Bowers.
Country Correspondence From
Special Writers
Mr. Ed Koester was a Gold H ill visit­
Miss. Sharp of Portland, arrived
Thursday morning, to spend the Easier or Monday.
vacation with tlie Misses Hodges.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lance were callers in
Mi»» Vera Davidson entertained a Gold Hill '-unday.
few of lie r friend», at her home Wednes­
day evening.
The Mrs. Mee and Owen were dinner
E. It. IVP-raoii, Sclnsil Supervisor
The Special Electou held in Gold Hill
gue-ts of Mrs. Snider, on Wednesday.
on April 20 to ileci«ie whether the Hiver- visited Evans, Foot* and Galls Creek'a
aide Addition wae I«'ln-Miiiieveil nr li lt mit Schools Tuesday, returning P> Mulford
in tlie cold, resulted in the canting of II7 ill company witli Mrs Chas, 1‘rhc Tiles.
P. I.angdale came in from tlie Lost
ballota with a.majority of Il in lavor of
Cabin mine Wednesday and reports
anuezatian Gold Hill ballot totaled Ik l
i great progress and a flue outlook as the
W J. Vniilloiitaii visited Grants Pass
with 5l (or and 45 against and Riv -raide
o r e come« In a large ledge and tisseys
on business Tuesday.
with Id for and 8 against.
good. 'The mine, reaseutly purchased
by Mr. Langdale is three miles from
Mrs W. M. Rurla'r ended a one week ; Huncoui and easily leached Four hun­
G.F.Morrow left for n few day» viali in visit with t hus Prlii- and wife Monday, dred sacks of the ore are now ready to
Portland Thursday.
returning pi her l i o i u e in Ashland
-hip and Owen Wood» went nut with
Italpli Darlings auto truck to haul ore
The Hall Game on the locul diitlnotnl |
I,. 11. ‘‘deacon" Walker e s in e u p from enough to the R .lt. to till a ear. A new
between Gold llid a n d »n.lford l.i-t S un. tin- P a -s m ul i q x n t S u n d a y w ith frie n d s I ore was discovered and specimens a re
resulted in a score of 4 to I in favor - I
bi iug as-uyed. I". Langdale finds a
Medford. Tlie game » a» - ailed after tin
re idy m irket for his Antimony slid has
F re il D odge visiti d G r a n i . 1’ii-s from great faith in his investment.
sixth inning on account of rain, otherwise
the results might have I m i - ii dillerent. Tuesday untili Friday afternoon.
Gold Hill won their lone run in tie- llr-t
loin Pniikcy was a Gold Hill visitor
Inning, Editing» Scaring from Seemid ha e
Mrs. .1 D.MiMire, of Gobi Hill l i t for Tuesday.
on a hit to enter field by R allv r, tlar|» r Merlin I »re. on Thu r - to v is it fr ie n d s .
and Wilson scored for wedford in tie-,
A Duseiiberry ami F. 8. Guy were
third inning and again in the tlflli.l'a»ler
J.IVrscy Wells stop,»-d at Gold Hill in ir-'in there ranch last Monday getting
an-nied to be in gm»l form and otir Ixiy» on his way thru p i S a m s Valley.
u l< w supplies for the home use. They
were usable Pi break that Jinx of old.
an- I he owners of one of the cleanest and
Miller pitched g«»xl hail for tin- lm-al» Fe­
Mrs. Latitia Gwens w ill be greatly miss­ best dairy properties in this sections, and
l l log a good number of the Medford
by tlie »trike ml route. During the hurt, in­ ed by her many friends and acquaulaiicc» run a regular milk wagon thru Gold
made liere during her stay ill Gold Hill. Hill every day.
ning» the wind brought clouds of dual
Many school children were at the tram
which made playing difficult and waa re­
when she left, being excused from their
sponsible for two of Medford» run», the
J. fVrcy Wells, Coynty School Supt.
classes P» see her off.
wind carrying the ball far out o , it»
called at the News office last Monday and
oourae.The Gold Hill boys with the aid
left his card. He had visited the local
C.W. Martin of Medford and of tlie Calif. schools and presented a silver cup to the
of local men, with team and grader,
put the grownda in fine shape. NeztNun., Oregon Power Company was In Gold Hill successful pupils of the Gold Hill School
the 23rd., the boy» will play at Central Thursday.
who were in tire competition. Those who
Point, weather permitting.
took partjvere; Unwood Blakely, Howard
A. W. Walker, Republican Candidate for Kell, Gladys Darling, Beta Tiffin, Sadie
Kay »toner and Miss McCurry of Aahland Sheriff, was a Gold Hill visitor Thuraday. Rrrg, and Walter Kelsey, There average
was U2.fl».
were married lari week ami have to tlieir
Mrs. Grant Harrison returned Wed.
Mama Valley (arm.
after accompanying her fattier in law, A.
Amy Koester of Foots Creek was tlie
Mr». Hi »Igea returned to her home from McNair Harrison, to Roseburg and the young isdy who was successful in winning
Old Soldiers Ilonin.
the lieautiful Ixjx of chocolates given to
Aahland Friday evening.
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Mrs. Jno. Ilillia of Evans Creek Imught
Mr» Davidson la visiting at the home her Easter bat of Mrs. Keli^y, Thursday.
of Mr and Mr» Eddington of Mama Valley
for several days.
The Ladies Aid of tlie M.E.Church will
serve dinner at the Bine front, Saturday.
Our Road Supervisor. Mr. Davidson is
making the roads around Gold Hill hxik
J.C. Herring was in Piwn Thursday.
like boulevards.
He is an aspirant for the Assership.
Prof.Hanby of Medford gave an excel­
Rev. WliarPin is this week holding
lent talk to the Odd Fellows in O.F. meetings this being passion week.
Hall Saturday evening.
Tlie Ron Ton Confectionery, thru the
l ’rof. Sweetser of the U.of 0 . will add- efforts of Joe Reeman is lioasting a newly
rem the Commercial Club Monday evening painted front.
April 24, at Ihe Commercial Club Hall.
He will lecture Pi the school the next day.
As a partial reward for his efforts in
Gold Hill and vicinity, Elder Williams
W.H.Stickle and wife have moved P> of tlie Christian Church baptist»! Miss
Medford. He will take charge of the Amos Florence Hill in Rogue Piver near the 8.
Transfer Company.
P. bridge, Thursday.
Mr. Upton who has been Hying out of m a sa m - One Maxwell Runahaut, in
town for some time has recently moved In.
g>mti condition, complete, a snap for
1126.00. Address Grants Paas, Oregon,
Post office Rox 5, or phone 202 R.
Quite a number of people from Gold
Hill have laicn attending the meeting» in
Mama Valley conducted by Rev. R illiains.
The public will lie inp-rt*sp*d to know
that that the Dumas mastcr|ieice, Count
Word waa received Friday that Dorethy of Monte Cristo will lie shown in motion
Day, tlie wed known rchool teacher of a pictures at tlie Coiuiis Saturday, Apr. 22.
few years pa»t and who married a man
by the inline of J-nninga in 1909 died on
Easter Egg Dyes of quality at tin*
April 17, at Grant» Pana. She is (survived Rowers I »rug Store.
by her husband and two daughters.
The o|x;iiiiig of the new Coo» Ray
Branch oi the Soul hern Paiiiiic lias open­
ed u p a wonderful country and the South­
ern Pacific lias issued a t»-aiuiiiil illustrat­
ed folder entitled "The Coos Ray Country"
describing this wonderful country, with
illustration» showing cities and oilier
scenic altrations, copi -a of tills ix»ok can
he secured from any Southern Puciflc
agent or by wrning
Mr. Juo. M.Scott,
General Passenger Agent, Portland Ore.
Tlie annual high school play was given
at tlie Gold Hill Opera House, Friday
evening, April 14. A large and appreciat­
ive audianee altendi-d. Between acts In­
strumental music was furnished by ti e
Miss’s Walke, Smith, ami Wharton.Miss
lliiyiiian rend the HigliSehi»i| pa|x*r.
file play was one ef llm best we have
> ver been "f Its k.nd. The pupils were
well taught and carried tlieir psrls
nobly.
the young lady who sent in the largest
amount of news items to the News. The
present has been mailed to her and we
hope she w'll become a ergular correspond­
ent as her items were excellent. The
coming week, is tlie boys week, and a
very suitable present will be Riven to tlie
boy or youug man sending in the best
and largest amount of news items for the
week ending April 29th. (Jet busy boys
and try yonr hand its easy. Only one
prize and easy to win. Prize will be
awarded the following Monday, May 1st.
* E.E, Riclnnun and wife from tlie Sunny­
side Ranch on Evans Creek passed thru
here for Medford Saturday.
Margurite Wharton and Dorothy Smith
were included in the Vocal and Piano
Recital given by Miss Mary Yoang in
W.F Rlnekert, the Gold Hill Butcher Ashland, Monday.
Eugene Savage and wife, formerly of has just placed an order fur one of the
this place r e t i l i ned here from Manila P. I. latest meat slicers, it will be here iu
Mrs. Sani Hodges reporta great pro­
Wednesday.
about ten days.
gress troni ber treatment in Ashland.
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Miss Jean Firch'-r of Portlandia visit­
ing her u id s uf th'.s creek, She will
remain all summer.
The piano is here and on displav at
the Bowers drug store
Owing to a
ne-up in the freight it was delay* d.
The Mis*es Juanita Matneus and Amy
Koester called upon Mrs. Carl last Fri­ After several hour»’ discussion with the
business m -n, it wav decided to extend
day.
the contest until May
Many of the
contestants had noi been able to seethe
Jno. G »turn of Birdseye Creek was on
piano, and it waa not deemed fair to all
Fonts Creek last week sliearingsheep.
parties concerned to take snap judg­
ment. Some of the merchants have
Mrs. Stannard s|ient the week end at
made additional offers that should be
Ashland.
taken into consideration, and it is in­
tended to make the wind up of the con­
Mr Peterson showed an Agricultural
test one of the greatest afiairs ever held
film at th<- school house Monday night.
in Gold Hill. Now is the time to get
bu»y and wore for your favorite. Of
Olney Eddington of Sams Valley is course, the leading candidate is away
visiting with his jrand parents M Rowe’s
ahead, but that should not deter yon.
Many a candidate started with poor
Geo. Istnce and wife were visitors to prospects and finished in the lead
Evans Creek Tuesday.
Don’t lose a chance to boost for your
! favorite. Every ticket you get is that
The rumor that our store has change^ much more in hand to give your favor­
hands was a mistake.
ite a chance to lead the list. Below we
give the list of the leading young ladies
Tlie highland mine have started tlieir and their standing at the last couLt:
concentrated
Pearl Shanks.................................. 43,462)$
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Farmers on this Creek are going in for
Soudan grass now. Renden Koester and
Be»»ie Anderson just received a fifty pound
shipment of the seed from Texas.
Grant Matlius was on a trip among
tlie voters ol tb it creek registering
them before the primary elections.
A good crowd attended the ’movies'
at the School bouse Monday night.
Mrs. Koestn and son Ed were callers
in Rogue River Wednesday.
Miss Maudins C arr of this creek celeb­
rated her thirteenth birthday April 6tb.
Mrs. Grant Matheus was the victum of
a surprise party Sunday night.
F. E. Elliott of Medford motored out
to this creek Sunday altsrnoon.
Tyne L ym an................................... 15,226
Dolores Kelsey ........................... 8,82o
Esther Reed____- — ______ . . . ¿ . • 9 0
Hazel K notts................................. 6 »50
Agnes Flippen............................... 7,325
Mrs. Lester Hodges.................. . 10,7o0
Gladys Haymond.......................... 4,900
These sre all the candidates whose
names showed up at the last couot.
Pearl Shanks leads th e list and expects
to stay at the top, but there are whis­
pers around town that several of the
other young ladies are going to give her
a hard race. Already steps are being
taken to organize special clube to boost
a favorite candidate. Get busy, girls,
and show your friends that vou are in
the raoe to win. The leading contest­
ant had one ten-year eubecriptlon to her
credit this time, giving her 12,500 votes.
Thera sre several people around town
who have promised a subscription. Why
not bunt them up?
Wm Cook was in from Tol >, th* pas
week getting a few things from the local
Storesr
The rock crusher has peen put in first
Has« shape and is ready for action. The
crew is on the ground and are working.
Double compartment bins have been
built to hold 35 yards each of crushed
rock and in a very short time this mater­
ial will be sp-ead on the streets.
Nina Sharp a school teacher of Port­
land arrived Thuisday mornig to spend
a few days of her vacation at the home
of E.T.Simmons, she expects t '-ontinne
on to her former home in Michigan in a
few days. She was met at the train by
friends.
The Gold Hill implement Co. have
just received a new line of aluminum
percolators.
E .N.Butler of Ashland mo*ere«l down
Wednesday and spent the «lay at Imme
of Mrs. E.Cain.
Margaret Chisholm ......................... 24,390
;
Geo. Crabtree, while wotking for W.
S. Johnson, the past week on the line in
the orchard, dug up a portion of an
Indian Skull and a large Indian Hunting
Knife. Tlie relics are on display at the
Johnson olace.
David Harum;- the famous trotting
- stallion, will make a stand at the Darling
and Hodges Barn, next Saturday.
Noel Kellogg was host at a little birth­
day party at his home, Sunday, it being
his ninth anniversary.
Several car loads of people motered to
Moonville to hear Elder Williams, who
has been attracting fine crowds in this
city for the past two weeks.
There will be a dsnoe at the Cameron
Point last Thursday morning to visit dale visited in Gold Hill between »»»in .
home Friday evening.
with her parents.
on Tuesday.
Grazing la szcsllent now.
While C.B.Watson was in Gold Hill
Alfalfa is the best on the npper part Thursday, he visited the High School
of the creek than any other place in the upon the invitation of Principal G. W.
country.
Milan, formerly of the Ashland schools.
Mr. Watson addressed the student body
There was a heavy frost on tbs uigbts saying that Prof. Milan bat a flue school
of the 18tb and 19th.
and it making a suceeas in Gold Hill,
instituting innovations which have raised
Mest’rs Mathis and Hansen w ere call­ the standard oi the Gold Hill Schools nn-
ers on Bert Jones and family Wednes­ till they rank very high.
day.
I.asl week we received a letter contain­
ing news items and the writer forgot to
mention where they were
front and
ommited to sign their name. We always
like to know who is sending us news
items ami will not print the name of the
sender unless requested so to do. The
Rcghlar services ol the Methodist
Postal Rules require this. May wo hear Church, Sunday April 23; Sunday school
from you again? We thank you for your 10 A. M., in connection with which the
last letter.
Easter Program will be held. This will
consist of recitations, special music, and
W.
Kinney was in (rout Sams a general good time for all. Then a short
Valley, Tuesday.
address by the pastor will complete the
morning service. Junior I .eague 2.30 P.M.
A very pretty childrens, social was held Senior league 7 P. M. Topic ¡Little chanc­
Saturday evening last, in tlie Methodist es to help Evagene Starns, leader.
Church, tiiis city, by the Junior lasagne. Preaching 8 P.M. Easter Service, followed
Tlie occasion being an effort to obtain by Sacrament of tlie Lords Supper.Special
new members. A large numls-r of children music will be rendered. Everybody in­
attended in response to neat invitations vited.
wirtten in rhyme, and decorated with
spple blossoms. After an evening ol fun
Wm. Moore from Evans Creek visited
and music, followed by an excellent his city with beef last Saturday.
luncheon, the happy youngsters departed
for their homes. Several new memliers
Atty's ixunuiing and Kennedy attended
resulted from the evenings effort. Mrs. business connected witli tlie Messener
Wharton is Sup’t.
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property, Tuesday.
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Closes May 2nd. Great Interest
Is Shown By Contestants
On Monday, W. W. Truax transacted
business in Jacksonville.
Ralph Darling attended business in
Ruckles the part of the week.
Margurite Wharton arrived home Tues.
morning, after a week end visit with,
friends in Ashland.
M.D. Bowers of this city left Tuesday
Medford on a business trip, where he
H .H . latnpman, owner of the Hillaby for
met
his father Benton Bowers.
Ranch in Sams Valley, returnetl from an
extended visit thru the eastern states.
Mrs. Bowman visited Urants Pass with
W. Steckle, of the Kanes Creek suburb friends during the last part of the week.
of Gold Hill, went to Medford Wed.
Bernice Myers of Ashland visited the
Hodges family Saturday and Sunday.
On Tuesday several cars from Grants
Pass and vicinity passed thru here head­
Maude Miller was in from Galls Creek
ed for Jacksonville and a picnic dinner, last Tuesday.
one of tlie cars loaded with g’rls took the
wrong read causing tlie rest great appre­
Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman of the Table
hension as this car contained the lunch.
Rock district attende«l church services
here Sunday.
Mrs. Win. Darling spent the day with
her son and family, Ralph Darling. Her
Mrs. Ada Blakely of Medford spent Sat­
health is so p«x»r that this is the first time
urday and Sunday witli her parents Geo.
out for several «lays.
McClellan of this city, returning to lier
home Monday morning.
Rev. C.E.Wharton spent Tuesday in
Medford and Jacksonville visiting the
The Mrs’s. Brown and Allen of Grants
schools and the County Jail.
Pass motered to Gold Hill Monday morn­
ing in search of a purse which the later
Geo Sanders, Pres, of the Sugar Beet
Christian Science Services
had lost on a trip thru tiiis vicinity ¡Sun.
’o. arrived in Grants Pass Tuesday. In
Ilia connection witli tlie R. R. Public
Regular Christian Science services are
Luke Jennings and wife who for several
Service Corp, considerable interest is a-
lielil every Sunday morning at 11 90
rouaed here.
oclock at the Counts. Everybody invit­ years have txien resadents of tiiis city,left
ed. Th«> subject for Sunday, April 23 rd left Monday for Arizona wiiere they wid
make their future home.
New material arrived here Tuesday will be'‘Probation after death”
from San Francisco for the Hunt Engin­
eering Cotii)muy to be used in connatruc- FOR SALE;- Team, Hack, Harness
Mrs. Urcel Lewis and daughter have
tion work at tlie Reaver Portland Cement and New saddle, apply to Lance «% Co. been spending the past weekjwkh parents
Plant.
Gold Hill Oregon.
and friends in this place.
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