Central Point herald., January 23, 1908, Image 1

POINT HERALD
NO. IO
CENTRAL POINT. OREGON. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23. 1908.
Leave orders for Journal bargain
Business Pointers.
Recent Deaths.
Snowy Butte Orchard Wins Cup.
day, February 4th. Journal, daily, one
See the fine line of watches and
year, $5.00, regular price $7.50; with­
jewelry at the Central Point Pharmacy.
H. T. Pankey, superintendent of the
Obenchain.
out Sunday, $3.75; twice a week, 85c. Snowy Butte orchard, adjoining this
Bartlett Obenchain, one of the most
When you are in Medford drop in at is the center of one of the best
Wm. Carkhuff, of Galls creek, was One day only. Leave orders now.
town, returned from Portland Monday highly respected pioneer residents of
here Friday visiting friends.
N- Jerry, the well known promoter morning, bringing with him the elegant Southern Oregon, passed quietly away “ Weary’s” for good liquors, cool beer
and a good lunch.
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ORCHARD DISTRICTS
See the elegant line of valentines at of mines, left Tuesday morning for cup awarded to the Snowy Butte or­
at his late residence in this town Sun­
Mis3 Mary Mee’s drug store.
Indianapolis, Ind , and other eastern chard for the best display of Winter day evening at the ripe old age of 80
I have on hand a car load of first-
class blacksmith coal and am prepared in the Rogue River Valley and
Mrs. Scott Pool, of Eagle Point, was points, where he goes on business con­ Nellis pears at the recent meeting of years, three months and 27 days.
nected
with
the
mineral
development
the
State
Horticultural
Society.
The
trading with our merchants Friday.
Deceased was a native of Virginia, to supply the trade in that line.—W. E$ realizing the importance of be­
of the Central Point and Willow Springs fact that this cup was the only one having been born in that state Septem­ Price, Central Point.
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ing in close touch with the sit­
School books and supplies of all district.
captured by Rogue River Valley or- ber 22, 1827. Early in life he emi­
uation the
grades at Mary A. Mee’s drug store.
Wood is the same as money this year
Mr. and Mr3. Jeff Wilson and Mr. charduts at this meeting and that it is grated to Iowa, when that state was
Mr. White, of California, is visiting and Mrs. William Pankey arrived from by far the handsomest and most costly on the far western frontier of civiliza­ so you had better see W. C. Leever
R O G U E RIVER LAND COM PANY
his aunt, Mrs. B. F. Peart, of this city. Klamath county Tuesday morning to of any awarded there, is particularly tion, and there, in 1850, he was married about a Cole’s Airtight Heater. Save
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The basket ball team went to Ash­ attend the funeral of the ladies’ father, gratifying to Mr. Pankey, as well as to to Miss Nancy Morse, who is a cousin their cost in one season.
land yesterday to clean up the Ashland Bartlett Obenchain. Maldoren Oben- Mr. Hopkins, the owner. The cup, a of Prof. S. B. Morse, inventor of the
“ Better than Shingles or Tin” —Rex has installed a branch office at
chain, of Gakiand, eldest son of the large and handsome one, bears the telegraph. In 1861 they crossed the Flintkote roofing is better than either Central Point, in the Herald
team.
Mrs. Mollie White, of Woodville, deceased, also arrived on the same following inscription: “ Oregon State plains to California, where they spent shingles or tin. In fact, it is the best office, with Mr W. E. Kahler,
Horticultural Society, 1908. First Prize, the Winter, and the following Spring house covering made. If you are build­
visited her brother, E. L. Farra, last train.
a native-born citizen of the val­
The school board has received prompt Winter Nellis Pears. Won by F. H. they came to this valley, which has ing be sure and investigate “ Flintkote”
week.
ley, and aïgentleman who has
Hopkins.” The cup was furnished to since been their home.
payment
in
full
of
the
insurance
policies
before
contracting
for
your
roofing.
Mrs. John Tumidge, of the Willam­
given much thought and study
the
Society
for
award
to
the
successful
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ette valley, is visiting her sister, Mrs. carried on the school house, amounting Winter Nellis competitor by the Schmidt He is survived by one brother, John For sale by W. C. Leever.
to the orchards of the valley,
to $10,000. The Oregon Fire Relief
Obenchain, of Big Butte, Oregon; a
T. J Kelsoe.
paid their loss of $4000 within a week Lithograph Co., of Portland.
widow, Mrs. Nancy Obenchain, of this
in charge,
Mrs. Lorena Downing is spending the and the remaining $6000 in a company
Bad Stomach Trouble Cured.
place, and three sons and five daugh­
week with her son, William Downing, represented by J. H. Gay has also been
ters, as follows: Mrs. Alice Lindsay,
Having been sick for the past two
Oregon Editors Meet.
a t Rock Point.
Call on him for reliable in­
adjusted.
Mrs. Jenny Wilson, Silas Obenchain years with a bad stomach trouble, a
New desks for the use of the school
and
Mrs.
Nannie
Pankey,
of
Klamath
formation
regarding the mer­
friend
gave
me
a
dose
of
Chamberlain’s
Geo. P. Mims is setting 70 acres of
At the meeting of the Oregon Press
have been ordered and it is hoped school his farm north of town to apples, pears
County; M. M. Obenchain, of Oakland, Stomach and Liver Tablets. They did
its of any lands in the valley
Association
held
in
Portland
last
Friday
will open next Monday.
and peaches, about equally divided. and Saturday the association was re­ California; Mrs. Sarah Pankey, of mo so much good that I bought a bottle
and especially of the orchard
Mr. and Mrs Messner, of Klamath Mr Mims and his son broke the record organized and the name changed to Central Point; Mrs. Minnie Peninger, of them and have used twelve bottles
lands
near Central Point and
county, are here visiting her mother, Monday by digging the holes and set­ State Editorial Association of Oregon. of Gold Hill, and George Obenchain, in all. Today I am well of a bad stom­
you will get the best lands
Mrs. Stidham, and other relatives.
ting 200 trees in 9 hours. His family The following new officers were elected: who resides on the old homestead near ach trouble.—M rs . J ohn L owe , Cooper,
in the valley if you invest
Maine. These tablets are for sale by
Mrs. W. H. Norcross was summoned will arrive from Idaho in the Spring to
President, J. S. Dellinger, Daily Central Point.
Deceased was for many years a Mary A.' Mee.
to Ashland Saturday to be at the bed­ make their home here.
Astorian, Astoria; Vice-President, Geo.
side of her daughter, Miss Eva, who is j
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Putnam, Daily Tribune, Medford; Cor­ member of the M. E. church, and as a
seriously ill at the Normal.
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. .. responding secretary, A. D. Moe, Gla­ citizen and neighbor he was held in H -H -H - H- H "; 1 H -H - 1"H-H -H"bl-I-
Miss Witten, of Los Angeles, stopped Woodmen and Royal Neighbors Install cier, Hood River; Recording secretary, high esteem by all.
over here last week to visit het brother, j
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A. Scibird, Republican, Union; Treas­ The funeral was held from the resi­
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urer,
Miss Frances Gotshall, Portland; dence Tuesday morning, interment
T. M. Witten, while on her return
The local camp Modern Woodmen of
being in the Jacksonville cemetery.
home from a visit at Boise.
America and their auxiliary organiza- Trustees, Geo. B. Small, Democrat,
The Hazelrigg-Andrews company will tion, the Royal Neighbors, held a joint Baker City; C. E. Fisher, Guard, Eu­
_,,TL.
Elliott.
present The Mascot, .. the funniest
funniest installation
their hal]> ¡„ last
the Saturday
house evening
build7ng in gene; C. L. Ireland, Observer, Moro.
The new officers are all wideawake Merritt Elliott, a respected resident
opera ever written, at the opera house
which time officers were installed
for the coming year, an elegant banquet newspaper men and it is the intention of this town, passed away last Satur­
this evening. Don’t fail to see it.
of and a most pleasant social to make the reorganized association a day evening after a short acute illness.
Remember, February 4th will be disposed
evening was enjoyed The following power for progress in the ^newspaper Although almost a lifelong invalid and
bargain day for the Portland Journal. officers were installed by the Woodmen:
many times brought almost to< death’s
Now is the time to order. See Guy Consul, J E. Boswell; Adviser, Wayne field of Oregon.
door, his end was unexpected to many
Tex, P. M., about it. Subscription Leever; Banker, I. C. Robnett; Clerk,
A. J. Hanby; Escort, D. C. Grim;
friends and acquaintances who had
price has been reduced.
Sentry, G. G. Selby; Watchman, Clar­
Regarding Eire Protection.
greeted him on the street but a few
Mr. add Mrs. Silas Obenchain of ence Pankey; Physician, Dr. J. L.
days before.
Klamath Falls, were here this week Rawhouser; Manager, W. C. Leever.
Central Point, Jan. 20.— (To the
Officers
of
the
Royal
Neighbors
are:
Deceased was a native of Winnabego
attending the funeral of Mr. Oben- Oracle, Mrs. Bertha Bursell; Vice-
Editor.) —The school house fire suggests county, 111 , being bom there Decem­
chain’s father. Mr. Obenchain is Oracle, Mrs. Stella Fox; Recorder,
Mrs. Lettie Gregory; Chancellor, Mrs. a proposition which, to my mind, looks ber 6, 1845, and was aged 62 years, one
sheriff of Klamath county.
Selby;
Marshal, Mrs. Isabelle Leever; feasible for fire protection in Central month and 13 days at the time of his
Don’t forget the Journal bargain day, Receiver,
Zena Grisham; Inner Senti- Point If a system of cisterns were death. When but a boy of 16 years he
February 4th. Leave orders now with nel, Laura Gnim; Outer Sentinel, Emma \ dug where you have an underground responded to his country’s call and
G u y jex . Daily and Sunday Journal Bebb;^Manager Mary Mee;: Instilling
, of water> a3
have in Central enlisted in Co. A, 12th 111. cavalry,
HfflHrear *5 00- daily without Sunday. Officer, Cora Hoagland
Ceremonial : .. .
.
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y, Officer, Edna Robnett.
j Point, cistern-like wells could be ar- serving three years to the close of the
•J.75; twice a week, 80 cents.
During the evening a pleasing pro- ranged, say at every other street cross- war. The arduous duties of that stren­ :: O U R P L A N .
The M. E ladies will give an after­ gram was rendered, the ' readings by | ¡ng, making them large enough at the uous time wrecked his health and the
noon tea at the home of Mrs. J.H.Gay S 7 & Y n « a , , ° V , Ma ra; . l S
. . . readily remainder of his life was largely one of
N o o c c a s io n a l ' c u t r a t e ” ■
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next Tuesday p. m. from 2:00 to 5:00. the conclusion of these ceremonies at ! PumP dry> but carrying a ready supply illness and suffering.
Special music and dainty refreshments. the hall an elegant supper was enjoyed of water, then you would only need
After coming to manhood he re
about 300 feet of hose to reach any fire moved to Oregon and resided for some | s a l e s w i t l i i n f l a te d
All the ladies of the town are invited. at the Central Point Hotel.
p r ic e s ::
within range of the cisterns; then get time in the Willamette valley and later
The G. A. R. Post and W. R. C. in­
a gasoline engine, from 6 to 10 horse in Gilliam county, where he was one of
stalled the following officers last Satur­
r e s t o f th e y e a r , b u t ::
power with a good rotary pump, and the first settlers. His health failing :f t h e
Central Point Post Office lead s All.
day:—Post officers—S. M. Nealon, C.;
have a man to look after the engine to there he removed to Texas, but in 1888
John Wright, S. V. C.; John Turrill, J.
c o m m o n , e v e r y d a y ::
In the matter of the increase of see
, . that , it is always
..
, in running order he returned to Oregon, settling in :: j u s t
V. C., H. J. Gardner, Q., M. Clark,
stal receipts for the year just passed,
i t0 atart; promptly, and you could have Central Point, where he has since re­
pi
Surgeon, W. P. Twomey, Chaplain; G. poi
Ce entral Point seems to lead all other a volunteer fire department and your
B A R G A IN S .
H. Perkins, O. D.; J. D. Pankey, O. G. Oregon towns by a decided margin, as engine would have “ steam up” with sided. He wa» twice married, the first
wife being Miss Alice Stevenson, and
J. W. Hicks, Adj -W . R. C.-Lizzie the following statement will show:
two turns of the crank, with full force
Beas, Pres.; Electa Jeffers, S. V. P .; Stamp sales for 1906 amounted to of water flowing, and a dozen men after her demise he was married to
T h a t ’s w h y o u r b u s i n e s s $
stamp sales for 1907 amounted
Miss Malissa Kelsoe, who survives him.
Jennie Twomey, J. V. P .; Maria Pur- $1279.76;
to $1822.28, or an increase of 43 per could quickly pull the engine to any Four children also survive him, as fol­
ke.vpile, chaplain; M. E. Fries, Sec’ty; cent.
fire in town. I think this would make
a n d c ro w d of c u s to m e rs
Number of patrons on rural routes, a good and not expensive tire system lows: Mrs. T. M. Jones, Mrs. J. P.
Jennie Selby, Clara Gillett,Eliza Hicks
Anna Wright, Color Bearers. After 743; number receiving mail from post and could be made ready in short order Hoagland and Miss Mildred Elliott, of
I Central Point, and J. P. Elliott, of
the installation an elegant banquet, office, 1694
c o n t i n u e s to g ro w .
y
prepared by the ladies of the Corps, Amount money >
handled in money order piping. Many large cities have a sys­ Tacoma, Washington.
He
wsa
a
consistent
member
of
the
department during year, $20173.48.
was enjoyed by ail present.
tem of cisterns, but generally have to Church of God, or Restitutionists, and
r-r- pump the water into them to have it was held in high esteem by all as a
| ready for use. You have a blanket of good citizen and neighbor and a Chris- j
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE LEGAL wat0r under Central Point and all that
VOTERS OF THE TOWN OF CENTRAL POINT, JACKSON COUNTY, jg nee08sary ig to ive it a chance to tian gentleman. He was a member of
■ t.t— » . i t 1 1
OREGON, BY INITIATIVE PETITION OF THE LEGAL VOTERS accumu,ate for imL d ia te use. 1 sub- the local Post of the Grand Army of
the Republic and his former ccmrados-
THEREOF.
j mit this plan to your readers for what in-arms conducted th e funeral, which
AN ACT
was held Tuesday afternoon from the
To amend an act, entitled, “ An Act to incorporate the Town of Central Point,! ! it is worth.
C. E. V elin .
Jackson County, State of Oregon,” filed in the office of the Secretary of State |
residence, interment being in the Cen-;
February 25, 1889.
tral Point cemetery.
Be it enacted by the people of the Town of Central Point, State of Oregon: |
Table Rock Takes the Cake.
Section 1. An Act entitled, “ An Act to incorporate the Town of Centrali
S. K. Adams, of Table Rock, was in
Card of Thanks.
Point, Jackson County, State of Oregon,” filed in the office of the Secretary
©f State, February 25, 1889, be and the same is hereby amended so that this. town Saturday and while here called at
TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS
We wi4h to extend our heartfelt |
Act èhall be and constitute the Charter of the said Town of Central Point, which | this office and left a strawberry plant thanks for, and the appreciation of. |
•hall read as follows:
which he took from his garden the day the assistance and sympathy extended DIRECTORS—J. VV. Merritt, President; W. C. Leever, Vice-President; T.
ARTICLE L
before. The plant has several green to us by our friends and neighbors dur­
Witten, Cashier; I. C. Robnett, W. J. Freeman.
Section 1. All that district embraced within the boundary lines described berries growing on it and which will be
as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the northwest corner of the Constant Donation ripe before Washington’s birthday. If i ing the last illness and at the time of
burial of our beloved
Land Claim No. 56, in Township Thirty-seven (37), South of Range Two (2), there is any OLJler
„ „ . the , death
. . . and
.
Your Patronage is Respectfully Solicited.
other Becllon
section ln
in ™
Oregon
West of Willamette Meridian; running thence south 3288.1 feet to the north that can compare with T able Rock let busband- la th e r and brother,
AND
FAMILY.
line of the Angle Donation Land Claim No. 54, same township and range; thence ! it be known and we will be willing to* Mas. N ancy O benchain an
second Monday in March of each year the town Council shall order an annual
J ohn O benchain .
west along the north line of said claim 4841.7 feet to the south line of Pine give credit to the same.
election and appoint three judges of' election, two of whom shall act as clerics
Street; thence north 4401.5 feet; thence east 4841.7 feet; thence south 1113.4
feet to place of beginning, shall be, and the same hereby is, constituted the or by census specially taken by ord of the common council at least sixty days of election; of which election and appointment notice shall he given by publi
cation in a newspaper, published in the town, or by conspicuously posting no-
Town of Central Point, and the present and future residents of said district prior to such annual election.
tires within the corporate limits not less than* tan days prior to the election,
•hall be and are hereby constituted a nranicipal corporation, by the name of
ARTNrLB n .
‘'The Town of (’entral Point,” and by that name may sue and be sued, plead
Section 1. The elective officers of Said town chall be a mayor, a recorder, which notice shall specify the place and time of holding the election and tho
and be impleaded, prosecute and defend, in all courts of justice, and in ail a treasurer and five commit men who »hall be residents and legnl voters In said offices tw be filled; provided that in cam* the town be divided into wards tilers
shall be appointed three judges of election for each ward and a notice of elec
actions, suits or proceedings whatsoever; may have and use a common seal, town, and the mayor and councilmen must also be freeholders in said town.
and may alter the same at pleasure; may condemn, purchase, lease, contract
Section 2. The term of tho elective officers shall begin on the first day tirni shrill be posted in each ward.
Hoe tion 2. The uunuwl election shall be held on the second Monday in March
for, hold, sell and dispose of any real estate either within or without said of April following an annual election, and the term of offiee for the mayor,
district which the exigencies of said municipality may require; may purchase, treasurer and recorder shall be one year, and the councilmen two‘years, unless of each year and shall be conducted according to th>- laws of iln- State of Oregon
lease, hold and dispose of any personal property; may construct, repair tffed elected to fill a vacancy. In such case the term of office shall expire at the so far as practicable.
Section 3. All persons to bo voted for at any election shall, not less than five
maintain a water system or systems for the purpose of extinguishment of fires, end of the year for which they are appointed or elected.
days before such election, file with the recorder of said town a certificate of
street sprinkling and supplying the inhabitants of said town with water for
ARTICLE III.
domestic nse, irrigation and other purposes. And may make any and nil
Section 1. The mayor and a majority of the councilmen shall constitute a nomination by some political or mass h’onvtntion, or a petition of nomination
arrangements and ordinances deemed by the town council of said town pertinent quorum, and in them shall be vested the government of the town, the right to by not lee* than ten legal voters of said town with the candidate's acceptance
and proper to soenre an adequate supply of water for the inhabitants thereof, I control, manage, lease, alienate or otherwise dispose of any property belonging I ! of such nomination; and thereupon the recorder shall eh.er the name of tho
and for the preservation and purity of such water and the effectiveness of such to the said town, to contract for, parch as«- and lean any property for said | can<Ldat< on the ticket f»» be voted at the next following election and not other
And the record > t shall ha vi proper poll books, tally sheets, ballots and
water system, and aH water rights and all property pertaining thereto so pur town, shall be vested in said council, except as otherwise in this chart
iple ballots printed and turn O' r the same to the judges of election prior
cbnscd, leased or contracted for by said town, shall be, and are hereby vested j pro vided.
the opening of the polls on
oil the day f «lection, the rxwerm© of which shall
in said municipality, with right to exact and collect compensation of the users
Section 2. It shall be the duty
i council to meet in c » rumori council
of water from such water system. Said town shall have all the general powers at least once in each month, and
special meetings win
1 cerned tic borne by said town.
Section I. The poll* shell be open from V» o ’clock
possessed by municipal corporations finder the statute laws of this state and necessary; to fix the times and plac
heir regular meetings; t o d e me and
at common law. and In addition thereto shall possess all powers hereinafter adopt all such measures, regulation:
ordinai* .»s ** will r luce to the i'' lock m 4hi afternoon, and all m ilo j is* s wh»» are »
specifically granted; and all the auttiority thereof shall have perpetual sue security, tranquillity, cleanliness, improvement and ornament of I r* town, and ¡heRtafe of Oregon and have r-sided thirty days in the
• ct on. shall be •»»titled to
thereof. A tih the precinct or ward immediately preceding the e|<>etio
the health, prosperity and moral elevation of the inhabit:
cession.
Section 2. The common council may provide, by ordinance, for dividing the manage the finances and public expenditures of the town <
rrioallv, fairly rote, and if the town be divided into wards ‘they $¿.11 vote in théir resp» ctivo
volve upon a wards at sudi) election.
town into wards for election and other purposes and each ward shafl be repre­ and honestly, and |*»rform such other duties as naturally do1
Section 5. In case any judge or clerk of ele rtion, appointed by the conn
sented by an equal number of councilmen, who shall be residents of th*- ward municipal council, and such as are hereinbefore and hereinafter imposed upon
nil, shall be absent at tho time of opening the j oils, the electors present HUÍ
they represent; Provided, that no such division of the town into wards shall them.
appoint some qualified person or persons to fill ••>4’h vacunev, but olL
be made until the town shall have attained a population of one thousand inhab
ARTICLE IV.
itanu, as shown by the state or federal census next preceding an annual election
8e(*tion 1. Within thirty days and not leas than ten days prior to the
(Continued on second pad«.;
CENTRAL POINT
Local and Personal
:! T H E N E W Y EA R
Finds us still doing business at
the Old Stand.
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A ltho’ our stock shows the effect of |
the Holiday rusht we are not “closing
out at less than cost,” but we are still ;•
giving our customers rattling good ;■
everyday bargains,
Cranfill & Robnett.
Central Point State Bank
Central Point, Ore.
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