The Special Edition.
Evidences
of
Prosperity
in
Talent £. Hobart
and Vicinity.
and Charles Wi^strom.
3f these five are farmers, on.|a mer-
.hant and one a saw-mill mai. Does
this indicate poverty?
The proposed Anderson pjrk is
without question ideally bcated.
Through it flows a fine strjim of
water. On it are three springs, one
a sulphur spring. It is covert with
a fine growth of timber, rir alder,
maple, oak. and madrone. Mature
has done much for this spot and it
now remains for man to assist Why
not construct a lake in the park,
stock it with fish, and place i boat
upon it? This park is only i short
ride from Talent, or Medford, <r Ash­
land, just right for a short auf> trip.
In a few years the commercial
spirit will have all the availatje tim­
ber stripped from the hills and moun­
tains, and then, a place like Anflersor
park will be invaluable..
With this issue of the Valley Rec-
ord we present our readers the spec-
There is no greater evidence of
iel illustrated edition which we have prosperity in and about Talent than
been promising them for the past the building activity manifests. Tom
month and trust it will be a source Burnett has just completed a fine
o pleasure and profit to all * ho new residence. A. C. Gienger has
peruse the same and that the enthus­ built a new house and has repaired
iastic friends of Ashland, the Rogue another. Van Dunlap, T. Waterman.
River valley aand Southern Oregon W. A. Cunningham, John Conway and
will appreciate our effort in at least wife, aand John Robison have each
an attempt at exploiting this coun­ added improvementss to the horn
try’s advantages and enthusing its dueli ngs. Jared Tolbert is construct
ling • tesidence on his property near
friends.
We wish to express our thanks to t;ie ¡»chool house, He will soon build
all who have aided us in any way j blacksmith shop,
in bringing about thU edition. Es-
Th“ Talent Hotel has been finished
pecially the business people who during the year,
took advertisements and write-ups in
J. J. Spitzer has started a now
its columns, the various individuals to his dwelling house, and Josh Pat-
who contributed articles on subjects terson. Walter Stancliff, Clint Hart-
they are experts in, and to the news- iey and Weldon Hartley have each
paper publishers of Jackson county, built a fine new residence.
who exhibited a cordial and patri­
I . and Mrs. W. N. Grubb .re en­
otic interest in seeing the issue a
E = of Talent Archie Waterma tertaining Mr. Grubb’s aunt,- Mr3.
I
success.
and Mr. Wilkeson are building l \ w II Parsons, of Chicago. Mrs. iarsons
has traveled extensively throughout
houses.
New Contributions to Exhibit Build­
the east and is this year tourng the
ing.
South of Talent Andy Weidner will Pacific Coast.
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soc-n have a fine house built. Carl
Magnolia blossoms — Mrs. M. E. t’- esm already has an up-to-date bun­
Mrs. Margaret Potter has g»ne to
McCall.
gair w nearly finished. George Der- Yreka for a months visit with her
Dahlias — Mrs. P. W. Paulson.
vcy will soon begin work on a new son, T. J. Nolton. In September Mrs.
Roses — Mrs. Pracht.
residence, and Blin Coleman already Potter in company with Mr. Norton
Tiger lillies— Mrs. Pracht.
has the lumber on the ground for his will visit the exposition and Seattle
Roses — Miss Grace Downing.
house.
friends.
Roses — Mrs. Sherman Powell.
West of Talent Elmer Oatman -s
Peach plums—A. W. Thomas.
Mrs. J. J. Mehan formerly Miss
also building a fine residence.
Roses — Mrs. Sherwin.
Yes, Talent is growing.
Doesn Sadie Ober is paying a visit to old
Roses and sweet peas—Mrs. Win­ thi. prove it?
friends in this city, the guest of
ter.
In Talent and vicinity there are Mrs. S. T. Songer. Mr. Mehan accom
Carnations—Mrs. H. C. Stock.
seven automobiles belonging to N. panied her to Ashland but returned
Cluster tomatoes — V. A. Dunlap, O. Powers, C. M. Wolters, Fred Rapp to San Francisco alter a very short
Talent.
D. W. Holdridge, Emmett Beeson, C. visit.
Mount Ashland, June 25, 1909.
A New Pastor for the First Baptist have l?een appointed, which are ex­ lit, Elizabeth Gillette. Blanch Mitch­
Church
pected to report resolutions of re­ ell, Anna V alker, Anna Mye’, .X M.
Wagner, Ralph Billings, Homer Join­
Rev. Elbert Hicks was born in spect to the memory of the following ings, G. M. Grainger.
East Town, where he preached for deceased members:
Mary A. Berry—Misses Alice Klip- FEATHERED TRIBE OF ASHLAND.
some time. He was graduated from ;
Holly Springs College and received ' pel, Issie McCully, Carrie Beekman.
J. D. Buckley—Clarence Reames, A Few Points of Interest to the Bird
his theological training in the South-
ern Baptist Theological Seminary, I Tod Cameron, C. C. Beekman.
Student and Observer.
Louisville. Mr. Hicks was a success- | S. P. Jones—J. S. Howard, I. W.
Berry,
R.
V.
Beall.
ful minister before coming west and
It is best to begin with the main or­
Wm. Bybee—J. R. Neil, D. Linn,
his pastorate in Roseburg, Oregon, ■
der of classifieatioon used by Ornithol-
where he spent five years has been a E. K. Anderson.
Mrs. Abbi C. Foudray—Mrs. Ann j ogists. They are classified according to
remarkable success. That was a
missionary church when he came. Russell, Mrs. Rebecca Moore, Mrs. i shape of beak, feet, breastbone, manner
i of roosting, flight, song, food habits in-
The first year they became self-sup­ H. F. Barron.
Committees on general entertain­ ■ to order, sub-order, family, sub-family,
porting. Later they built a splen­
genus, species, variety.
• - will mainly
did parsonage and also a commod­ ment are classified as follows:
have for study in this locality only five
On Address—C. H. Gillette.
ious and modern church building. In
Decorating—Mabel Russell, Belle orders, as follows:
the meantime the membership of the
Raptores—Birds of Prey.
church was more than doubled. Anderson.
Coccyges—King-fisher.
Music—Mrs.
John Churchman,
Large congregations waited upon his J
Pici—W ood peckers.
ministry there. Mr. Hicks begins: Will Mitchell.
Macrocliires — Night-hawk. Whippoor­
Program—C. B. Watson, F. D.
his pastorate in this city with Aug. I
will. Swifts, Hummingbirds.
1st. His call to the local Baptist ! Wagner.
Passeres—Perci..ng birds.
Reception—Mrs. Lottie Paulson,
church was unanimous and the1
The latter is the largest group, and is
church is enthused over the prospect ; Mrs. Mabel Kinney, Mrs. Bertha Win­
of a successful administration along ter, Mrs. Ella Watson, Georgs W. subdivided into several suu-orders and
Dunn, F. D. Wagner, G. W. Barron. families, as follows: Sub-order Clama-
all lines of its work.
To Mrs. Elizabeth Van Sant, Miss tores, (songless) as Fly catchers, King­
Julia True, and Will Myer, have bird, Phoebe, Pewee; Sub-order Oscines,
PIONEERS MEET IN ASH­
(song birds) which is divided into fam­
LAND AUGUST 26TH. been delegated the arrangements
connected with the general supervis­ ilies. as follows: Family Icteriuae —
ion of the dining features of the oc­ Blackbirds, Orioles, Bobolink, Meadow­
It has been definitely decided to casion, and the inner pioneer will lark. Family Fringillidae—Finches, Spar
hold the annual rejnion of Jackson be abundantly refreshed with a me­ rows. Linnets, Canary, Buntings. Gros­
County’s pioneers at Ashland, Thurs­ nu, the substantials and dainties of beaks, Siskins.
Family Turdidae —
day, August 26th. The Tabernacle which will be provided by respective Thrushes, Blue bird, American Kobin.
will be used for the annual gather­ committees, viz:
Family Troglodytidae — Wrens, Thrash­
ing, and the new Grand Army build­
Hams and chicken—Will Myer ers, etc.
Family Paridae—Nuthatches,
ing will be utilized as a dining hall, Mrs. E. B. Barron.
Titmice, Chickadees. Family Sylviidae—
where a substantial meal will be
Salad—Mrs. Leander Neil, Mrs. Warblers, Kinglets. Family Vireonidae—
served, the “first call for dinner” to George Owen.
Vireas. four varieties. Family Corvidae
be announced for 11:30 a. m. Va­
Cream and butter—L. Neil, Mrs. —Crows, Jays, Magpies. Family Hirun-
rious committees have been appoint­ Frances Billings.
dinidae—.swallows.
Family Mniotiltidae
ed, and the exercises proper will be
Bread
and cakes—Mrs. Mabel —Wood-warblers, eighteen varieties.
held in the Tabernacle at 2:00 p. ni., Kinney, Mrs. Lottie Paulson.
The largest family of North American
including an address by Hon. B. F.
Ice cream and fruits—Mrs. Ber birds is the Fringillidae, the next larg­
Mulkey, with other features to be an­ tha Winter, Miss Lydia McCall.
est family is the Woo^-warblers, more
nounced later.
Table Committee—Anna Wagner, difficult of identification, as they are
Several committees on necrology Luella Schaumloeffel, Gertrude Mu- mostly small shy birds, and not notable
ANNOUNCEMENT
We wish to thank our friends and pat­
rons for the liberal patronage accorded our
July clearance sale.
During the month
of August, preparatory to the arrival of our
large fall stock, we wish to close out a few
lines of summer goods.
TO CLOSE OUT
Ladies’ Skirts, two lots, one-half and one-third off
Ladies’ Waists, one-third off
Wash Dress Goods, one-third off
Straw Hats, one-half off
Men’s, Ladies’ and Children’s Oxfords at greatly reduced prices
BEEBE & KINNEY
songsters. They are stristly insectivor­
TO WATER USERS.
ous. It is calculated that these two fam
ilies constitute about one-fourth of the
Office of the City Recorder, Ash­
species inhabiting any one inland local­
land, Oregon, August 3, 1909.
ity.
Fly catchers and Vireos are usually
In order to facilitate the water ser­
abundant, but are not the easiest of vice for residents on the higher al­
Identification. With few exceptions the
birds of the remaining families, refer­ titudes of the city, many of whom
ring to the males, are easily recognized are now being deprived of water al­
as they present distinguishing features of together during the day time, ‘he
plumage, song and habits, for example, city council forbids lawn sprinkling
the x.obin, Oriole, Meadow-iark, Jaybird,
between the hours of 9 a. m. and 5
Flicker.
The bird authorities say that we have p. m., during the present irrigation
ISO varieties of the common birds, and season, or until further notice.
about 50 more of the rarer kinds in Or­
This applies to all water users
egon. To talk some v. individual speci­
whose
applications have been filed
mens, take first the Fringillidae family,
for
the
use of water under the hose
The main distinguishing feature of this
group is the thick conical bill, varying privilege as provided by paragraph
in size and strength from that of the 2 of section 1 of City Ordinance No.
canary and sparrows, to the Grosbeak,
274. For willful violation of this or­
which is so strong that he can cut a
kernal of corn into pieces as easily as der or gross negligence the water
the canary will hull a hemp seed. This will be shut off from the user.
class of birds also inclu .es some of the
An additional inspector has been
finest songsters, and with few excep­
appointed to attend to its enforce­
tions its memoere may be included
among those most beneficial to man. We ment. By order of the c.ty count il.
f
M. F. EGGLESTON,
ifjve of thefe birds eighteen varieties
iri Oregon, that have been identified, am
<
City Recorded.
there may be more that could be found
in Southern Oregon, by observing them
during the entire year. Many are with COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
OF ASHLAND
us, only through the winter months, dur­
ing which time they are doing a vast
amount of good to the farmer gardener Put on the List of Accedited Schools
and fruit raiser, by consuming millions
by the University of Oregon.
of weed seeds, and various Insects. Most
af these winter residents go into the
mountains and timber along streams, for
Last week the courses of study of
nesting places, some migrate much bur- the College Preparatory School of
ther north, even to Alaska, so they are
this city were examined by the au­
not here to get into trouble -jy molest­
thorities of the University of Oregon
ing the fruit
That handsome rogue which folks call and the school was put on the accred
the "cherry bird” at this time and say ited list. The courses were pronounc
many hard things about him, is quite
ed strong This means that all grad­
a conspicuous member of the Finch fami
ly in this vicinity, xce is named Cali­ uates of the College Preparatory
fornia Purple Finch.
«use Finch, and school of Ashland will be admitted
sometimes Red-headed Linnett. Mr. Fin to the Freshman class of the univer­
ley speaks of two varieties of this bird |
sity without examination. This rec
in California, and probably both may be ■
in Southern Oregon. He is identified as : ognition of learning is indeed appreci-
Purple Finch in the Willamette region; | tution of earning is indeed appreci­
he is accused of sometimes eating cherrj j ated by the managers of our home
buds in the spring, but those who ob­ school.
served them at the Agriculture college
grounds, where they were allowed their
We are anxious for more room as
own way with the cherry trees, said
there was plenty of bloom left for a full our fall goods are beginning to arrive
crop. They are constant residents in and are making a big cut on all siz­
Rogue River valley, and the writer has
es of low shoes ladies, Misses and
observed them in flocks at Medford dur­
childrens.
C. F. Mills & Co.
ing the winter, feeding on the garden
grounds daily; there was nothing for
them to be eating but weed seeds and
Dr. A. J. Fawcett, of Iowa City,
small insects hidden away for winter.
Iowa
together with his family, will
They love to roost in the vines about
porches, and also build their nests some­ soon be on their way to Ashland,
where about the house, and will be quite reaching here probably about the 17tt
ready to enjoy a crumb of bread along of this month.
Dr. Fawcett is a
with the Juncos and Chickadees, and his
Homeopath physician and has already
sweet, cheerful, warble may be heard at
all seasons. Now a hint as to cherries. rented onice rooms in the Farlow-
the
It was quite a custom in one locality in Rhodes building on the plaza,
Illinois to put a box for a Blue-bird nest family will occupy the Farlow resi­
in a cherry tree, and Mr. Bluebird drove
dence on Church street, while the
all marauders out of that tree, and ate
no cherries himself. Mr. Blue-bird is Farlows are spending the winter in
California.
¡here also.
Upper Falls—East Fork of Canyon.
CLASSIIED ADVERTISEMENTS
FOR SALE—A No. 1 milk cow. T.
A. Culbertson, 330 Liberty st., Ash­
land.
8-4 3t
FOR SALE—One five room house,
pantry and bath room, bam, wood
house, poultry house and yard with
one acre of level land set out to
fruit and berries, located in East
Ashland near Main st.
For terms
and particulars call at residence, 72
Garfield street.
8-4—2t
FOR SALE—At Private sale, house-
lu id goods, such as stoves, beds,
chairs, dressers, sofa, table , fruit
cans and other articles, also car­
penter’s tools, garden tools, and
hose. Mu t be sold at once. E.
M.
Cunningham,
64
Third
Street.
7-21-3
HORSES FOR SALE—One single driv­
ing horse and one saddle horse. Phone
No. 99x8.
7-14-3
TO EXCHANGE—Hay for?an A No. 1
cow. For particulars address M. J.
Wolfe, 111 Third st.
7-14-tf
FOR TRADE—Good second hand pi­
ano. Will trade for a horse. C.
F. Shepherd, 6,.8 Bcu'.ev^ri. 5-11-4
FOR SALE—Second hand buggy, for
sale. C. F. Shepherd, the piano
man.
5-11-tf
FOR
SALE—Strawberry
Plants;
Clark’s Seedling and Parson’s Beau
ties. Fine plants. Apply or address
494 Montana street.
FOR SALE—Moving picture outfit
complete to start on the road with.
Write to Ajax, care Valley Record,
Ashland, Ore., for particulars.
tf
WANTED—Team, wagon and harness
for camping. Apply Record office.
FOR SALE—7-room bouse, modern
improvements. .Lot 90x140 feeL
Fruit and berries. A bargain.
Terms. 46i Allison street.
FOR SALE—Full blooded White Leg­
horn cockerels. Apply to Mrs. F.
W. Herrin, Ashland. Call up on
phone.
RAMBOUILLET RAMS—We have a
fine lot of rams, large heavy shear­
ers of fine wool, raised on the rang«
all the time, full blood and regis­
tered, for sale at fair prices. J. S.
Herrin & Son, Ashland, Oregon.
LOST—A silver watch with open face
and monogram otr the other side
and attached to a leather fob with
Swástica charm on the end. Finri-
erplease return to 111 Bush st.,
or the As'htand Commercial College
and receive a reward.
WANTED—By man and wife, posi­
tion on farm. No children. Address
Edgar Julson, Medford, Ore.
FOR SALE—At a bargain, 2 1-2 or 5 1-2
acres, all in good cultivation, fruit
trees, strawberries under city water,
six-room house on part of land. Ap­
ply to C. D. Rifner, 520 Terrace St