Central Point herald., March 19, 1908, Image 1

CENTRAL POINT HERALD
NO. 4 8
C E N T R A L P O I N T , O R K iF O N . T H U R S D A Y . M A R C H 1 0 10 0 8 .
V O L ,- i».
At the regular meeting of Mt. Pitt
Williams Jubilee Singers.
Compliments Central Point Stationery
Notice to Subscribers.
Rebekah lodge Tuesday evening the
gentlemen members surprised the lady
The following letter is self explana­ is the center of one of the best
The original Dixie Jubilee Singers
The H erald is today sending out
Rebekahs with refreshments. This
ORCHARD DISTRICTS
Mrs l.indsay, of Tolo was shopping lodge is growing rapidly and almort statements to all subscribers who aie will give a concert here next Monday tory:
P ortland , O re ., M arch 14, 1908.
evening in the opera house under the
In our city Tuesday.
in
the
Rogue River Valley and
every meeting the membership swells almost or more than one year in ar­
rears for their subscription in accord­ auspices of the public school for tl e Mr. S. A. Pattison,
John Grieve and Claude White visited by a half a dozen or more.
realizing
the importance of be­
Publisher
Herald,
Central
Point.
ance with the recent ruling of the Post- benefit of the school library fund. This
Medford on Tuesday.
ing in close touch with the sit­
W. O. Wimer arrived from Portland office Department relative to the use of company of colored singers direct from D ear S ir :—
F ob S ale — Five tons baled gram hay. Thursday to join his wife, who has the mails for sending newspapers the the sunny southland comes highly
1 beg to acknowledge receipt, with uation the
—S. M. Nealon, Table Rock.
been visiting her mother, Mrs. S. C. subscription for which is more than one recommended by the pulpit, the press | thanks, of your favor of the 11th inst.,
R OGUE RIVER LAND COM PANY
Benjamin Herriotof Applegate visit­ Minnick, for some time. Mr. Wimer year in arrears. Some of the sub­ and leading educational authorities all with sample of your letter head and
formerly lived here, but this is his first scribers receiving statements are now over the country and the H erald has envelope which are being used by your has installed a branch office at
ed friends here last week.
Vernon Magroder is confined to his return visit in 19 years. Thyy expect more than one y< ar back, and under no hesitancy in giving them this word business men. Wish to compliment Central Point, in the Herald
the rule their names mi st be dropped of recommendation in advance. The you on the neatness of the design, as office, with Mr W. E. Kahler,
room with a severe attack of pneumonia. to reside here in the future.
on April 1st unless the account is set­ prices of admission will be popupar and well as the enterprise of your mer­
The
Rebekah
ladies
will
hold
a
a native-born citizen of the val­
F or S ale —Wheat, oats and barley.
Bazaar in the Murray building next tled. Others whi will receive state­ a percentage of the receipts will go chants, who are apparently going ahead
—I. J. Hanson.
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ley, and a gentleman who has
on
the
principle
that
“
God
helps
those
ments
will
not
be
one
year
in
arrears
into
the
library
fund
of
the
public
Saturday from 2:00 p. m. until 11:00
who help themselves. ” There is no given much thought and study
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mee, of Ashland
until
April
26th,
but
the
statements
school.
m. Articles for use and ornament
doubt but that these letter heads willj to the orchards of the valley,
spent a couple of days with relatives will
w'. be on sale and excellent refresh­ are being sent at this time partly as a
bring benefits far in excess of their I
here last week.
ments will be served during the after­ matter of convenience to this office and
in charge.
Socialist Committee M e ets..
actual cost.
F. F. Clark came down from Hugo noon and evening. All are cordially in­ partly to give our friends and sub­
Yours truly,
Call on him for reliable in­
scribers ample notice before their time
Saturday to do some work for W. J. vited to be present.
The mass meeting of the Socialists
W. H. J enkins ,
is up.
formation regarding the mer­
Virgin on the flouring mill.
Geo. L. Neale, who is farming the
of Jackson County for the purpose of
Traveling Passenger Agent S. P. \ its of any lands in the valley
Dr. Davis, the well-known dentist, is Williamson place this season, has 25 The H erald does not d ‘sire to dr< p making arrangements for hi 1 ling a
in his office here this week, having acres of watermelon land ready for a single name from its list, but this county convention was called to order
and especially of the orchard
came down from Ashland Sunday,
planting and expects to raise a bumper action is simply a matter of complying by the county secretary, A. M. Ford. Homesteaders Get Best o f Land Office
lands near Central Point and
with
the
postal
regulations.
Hoping
H. A. Davis and family, of Santa crop of melons the coming season. that every subscriber will view this Dr. D. M. Broker was elected chair­
Rulings.
you will get the best lands
Rosa, California, arrived Saturday and He expects to plant his seed soon matter in the right light and not feel man and A. M. Ford secretary. It
in the valley if you invest.
are looking for a location in this locality. and hopes to have his crop ready for aggieved at the H erald for something was decided that the Socialists hold a
There is renewed hope on the part of j
the
early
market,
for
it
is
the
early
.
.
.
,
,
,
,
mass
convention
at
Medford
on
Satur­
Mrs. Myrtie Stockam, of Chehalis,
homesteaders in the Southern Oregon 1
for.
day, April 18, ’08. for the purpose of
Wash., and Mrs. Chas. Young, of Tolo melon that brings the top price in the | ,l 18 n#t
Respectfully,
pine timber belt. In several decisions !
markets.
nominating candidates for the various
were visiting Mrs. . Vina Kelaey this
Central Point Herald,
Business Pointers.
rendered by the land office at Lake- ]
The foothill road between Central
county offices, and that any person
week.
S. A. P attison ,
view and sustained by the general land
School books and supplies of all
Point
and
Jacksonville
is
a
scene
of
taking
part
in
sa.d
convention
must
be
Publisher.
F. A. Green has arrived with his
office the homesteader on lands valued grades at Mary A. Mee’s drug store.
a dues-paying member of the Socialist
family from Chicago and will take up great industrial activity this Spring,
chiefly for timber received the worst of | Chicken Feed Wheat at $1 00 per
party of Jackson Count)', Oregon.
bis residence on the Grisham farm at all kinds of work being vigorously
the deal, and the timber and stone a p -1 bushel. Central Point Mills, 45d48
A Pleasant Surprise.
prosecuted during the present fine
Mr.
M,
Calhoun,
Mrs.
Ella
Reames
Table Rock.
plication was given the preference. Re- I
weather. Many new people have pur­
About three weeks ago it was whis­ and Miss Bertha E. Langley were ap­ cently, however, in a contest decided
See. the fine line of watches and
Miss Edith Stone expects to leave to- chased land in that vicinity within the
pointed
as
a
committee
to
report
on
pered among the neighbors of Mr. and
jewelry
at the Central Point Pharmacy.
by
the
acting
commissioner
of
the
gen­
morrcw for Yoncolla, where she will past few months and on all sides new
Mrs. Delph Beebe that March 16th was no feasibility o* building a Socialise eral land office, the decision was
Wheat good for hog feed at $1.00
spend the Summer with her sister, buildings are being erected, wood is
their 25th wedding anniversary and it Hall in Medford.
a bushel. Central Point Mills. 45d48.
Mrs. J. A. Shields.
being cut and corded for next Winter’s was quietly planned to give them a gen­ J. W. Wilson was elected County strongly In favor of the homesteader,
and the acting commissioner held that
When you are in Medford drop in at
Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Nash were trans­ market, land is being cleared and fenc­ uine surprise on that day.
Organizer. C. W. Sherman, D. M. the homestead entry should hold re-
“
Weary’a”
for good liquors, cool beer
acting business in town Monday. Mr. ing is Doing done on a large scale. All
About six o’clock tehy got together Grower and J. W. Wilson were elected garnless of ahe character of the land and a good lunch.
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Nash expects to engage in business in of that section is tributary to Central and wended their way to the Beebe a committee on platform.
or the amonnt of timber thereon, All
I have on hand a car load of firit-
this place within a few weeks.
Point and the indications now are that home where the ladies of the party
A. M. F ord .
hat is necessary is for the homesteader
Secretary. to show good faith in compliance with class blacksmith coal and am prepared
E or S ale — Good mower and hayrake the surrounding country is being settled took possession of Mrs Beebe's kitch­
to supply the trade in that line.—W. E4
up
so
rapidly
that
Central
Point
is
en and soon had a tempting chicken
for sale cheap. In good repair. En­
the laws governing homestead entries. Price, Central Point.
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quire of E. P. Waud, on the Freeman bound to be a town of from 2,000 to dinner prepared. The tables were
The Normal Entertainment.
In case of conflict between a timber
Wood is the same ua money this year
ranch, Central Point, Ore.
48dl9 3,000 people within the next two or beautiful in arrangement and the din­ The entertainment given last Satur­ and stone application and a homestead
three years.
so you had better see W. C. Lecver
ner was one long to be remembered.
Mr. and Mrs. Hendricks, of Elgin,
house by the entry, the former always dwells par- about a Cole's Airtight Heater. Save
After the last couse was served con­ day evening in the opera the
J. M. Hurley, of North Jackson
Ashland
ticulary
upon
the
character
of
the
land,
Oregon, who have been visiting her precinct, is building a fine new barn on sisting of ice cream and cake and coffee students and faculty of
their cost in one season.
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sister, Mrs. W. E. Kahler, for a week his place, Ed Scott and Bert Congers, Mrs, Norcross on behalf of the Neigh­ Normal School was one of tb» most I showing by expert testimony that the
or so, left for their home yesterday. of the same precinct, having the con­ bors presented the bride and groom enjoyable events of the season. The land cannot be cultivated and that it is
program embraced musical and literary practically worthless after the timber
C heap L ands —For the best and tract. That particular section of the with a sterling silver set of spoons.
selections
and every number was well is removed, and the offort is always
Some Land Sales.
cheapest lands In Oregon, enquire of valley is developing at a greater rate
Those present on this occasion were:
received
and
highly enjoyed by the made to prove bad faith on the part of
Harness & Thornton, Real Estate this Spring than any other part of the Mr. and Mrs. Myers, Mr. and Mrs. yV.
the homesteader. Whether
these j
county and a drive through there re­ Beebe, Mr. and Mrs. Love, Mr. and «udienee which filled the opera house grounds are sufficient for rendering, P. B. Simpkins, who lives just east
dealers, Yoncalla, Oregon.
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overflowing. The affair was ar-
veals
improvements
on
every
hand.
Mrs.
Thompson,
Mr.
and
Mrs.
P.
Simp­
decisions adverse to the homesteader of town, haa sold his 20-acre farm to
Frank Ross has a collection of Ibirds’
a" a benefit for the library is a m atter that will likely be in Henry Head, of near Agate, for $7000.
eggs which he has collected around Mr. McCready is just completing a kins, Mr. and Mrs. Bamett, Mr. and -ranged
fund
for
the
public
school
and
netted
litigation for years. Those who enter- The deal was closed Tuesday. The
town that shows something of the commodious new residence on the place Mrs. Norcross, Miss Sydney Bender, that worthy fund more than $30.00.
great variety of birds we have here. recently purchased from Mr. Hurley, Mr. Henry Head, Mr. Tom Hamrick,
always ! e<t the land rush expecting to secure land Is excellent alfalfa land and, save
Ashland
entertainers
are
and on all sides new houses are going Mr. John Hamrick, Mrs. Head, Mr.
Oliver Ward, of Hugo, was here last up, fencing is being done, land is being and Mrs. Delph Beebe, Mr. Kenneth fa rorites here and are always assured valuable timber lands without a hard a small garden spot, is all in alfalfa,
a crowded house and a warm welcome struggle are finding the fight for lands The price, it will be seen, is $350.00 an
Friday buying hay for use on the road cleared and broken up and everything Beebe.
strenuous, and far more expensive than acre.
when they come to town.
work of that county, he having recent­ has the appearance of old-time boom
N eighbor .
had
been anticipated. The actual cost
The 50-acre place lying just north of
ly been appointed road Superintendent days, The larger land holdings are
of a contest is from $300 to $500, de­ the Larrabee place and beat known as
there.
being cut into small tracts and the
pending U|K>n the price of the lawyer the Cochran place is reported sold at
Finish Survey for Pacific & [astern .
Board Canvasses Vote.
W. J. Virgin, who has been in poor country is going ahead faster than
and the amount of evidence introduced. $250.00 an acre. The name of the
health for the past year, is improving ever before.
The Town Board met in special ses­
buyer could not be learned by the H er ­
rapidly and his many friends hope to
^Fourteen surveyors have recently com­ sion Thursday evening, when the vote
ald at this writing.
see him fully restored to his former
Wllllscroft.
pleted surveys of an additional ten of the city election held on the previous
The Dunnagan farm of 190 acres,
Change in Townsite Ownership.
health soon.
miles of trackage which is to be built Monday was canvisscd as provided by
John Williscroft, an old time resident situated in Sams valley, was sold a few
S. A. Pattison has recently purchased by the owners of the Pacific & Eastern law and the different officers declared of this county died at his home at days ago for $19,000.00. Dr. Jones and
A. J. Dunlap, who purchased the
Larrabee farm last week, is having the all of the interest of J. E. Lancaster • railroads in Southern Oregon during the j elected. The only contest in the e'ec- Eagle Point, last Sunday and was laid Mr. Strang, of Medford, were the pur­
dwelling repaired and other improve­ in the Central Point Townsite Co. and present year. The road is owned b y ' tion was between T. M. Jones and to rest in the Medford cemetery Tues­ chasers. Dr. Jones is reported to have
ments made. C. E. Stephenson is doing also in the plant and business of the Edgar Hafer of Medford, who is now j Fred Parker, for the office of recorder, day afternoon. Deceased was about made the statement Monday that they
Central Point Herald. The business in the city, and C. H. Lewis of Portland. ! these gentlemen being a tie on that 60 years old at the time of his death. could already sell the place at an ad­
his painting and papering.
The CraterJLake company, successors office. In order to expedite the busi- He recently returned from Arizona, vance of almost 100 per cent.
E ggs for S etting —Full blooded will be under the same management as
F. M. Hurley recently purchased a
White Leghorn eggs, 50 cents for 15 for the past two years, and for the to the Iowa Lumber & Box company, ! ness of the Board the gentlemen, both where he went last fall for the benefit
eggs. One white Wyandotte rooster. present there will be no change in of which Mr Hafer is manager, is j being present, agreed to toss a coin to of his health. His wife passed away 20-acre tract near his place on the
—Mrs. I. J. Hanson, Central Point, prices or terms of lots from those ! erecting two new sawmills on the line decide the tie, : nd, Mr. Jones winning, I some 12 years ago and his surviving Jacksonville road for $200 an acre. A
which have prevailed for the past year. of the Pacific & Eastern. These mills! the matter was settled by that gentle- children are all residents of North few days ago he let one-half of it go
R. F. D. No. 1.
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Within the next 60 days, however, an will have a capacity of 75,000 feet of man being declared.elected,
at $250 an acre.
Dakota.
N. Jerry, the well-known mining addition to the original townsite will be : lumber a day.
man, left for Rawhide, Nevada, Tues­ platted and placed on the market and j The -Pacific & Eastern, which w a s —
day morning to look into some of the a general readjustment of prices will only recently purchased by Mr, Hafer
stories of wealth which have recently be made. This will result in an advance and Mr. Lewis, taps a belt of 6,000,000
been coming from that much-talked-of in prices of many of the more desirable feet of the finest timber in the state. —
camp.
lots, so that persons wishing to secure ' Portland Journal,
Ed Scott was in town Monday morn­ desirable properties at the old prices I
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ing from his home on the Jacksonville should make their selections soon,
Subscribe for the H erald .
reed. Mr. Scott has recently sold his
farm there and expects to spend some
time on a vacation and looking around
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the country.
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Christian Science services are held
every Sunday morning in the lodge
room on the second floor of the opera
house. Aff are cordially invited to at­
tend these services. Subject for next f
Sunday, “ M atter."
Mr. Stanley, who purchased the A.
I,. Aikin farm on Rogue River la s t!
1
Fall, arrived with several cars of stock |
and other goods last Saturday night
from Saratoga, Wyo., and has taken
possession of the place.
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J. E. Lancaster has gone to Raw- j
hide, Nevada, where he expects to
engage in mining. Rawhide is just
now considered the richest camp in the ■
cjuntry and fabulous fortunes are j
being made there on short notice.
People should not confound the con­
cert to be given next Monday evening
bv the Williams Jubilee Singers with
the recent “ coon show” at the opera
house. The two companies and their
repertoire are as opposite as day and
night and alkwho attend the Williams
concert are assured of a musical treat.
Dr. and Mrs. Rawhouser have heard
the Williams company at various Chau­
tauqua assemblies in the east, and say
they’ always ranked among the star
attractions of the season, and Mr. and
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Mrs. L. Hatfield, who have also heard
the company fm similar occasions in
the east, give the same report. Re­
member the school library fand and buy
t
a. ticket.
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