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About Central Point herald. (Central Point, Or.) 1906-1917 | View Entire Issue (July 16, 1908)
». '* CENTRAIS POINT HERALD iT V l VOi Local and Personal Telephone Improvements P O I N T . O K E C iO N . .Bryan and Kern. • T H U R S D A Y . J U L Y lü . 190K N O. 13 A Suggestion Regarding W ater. CENTRAL POINT At t i e Democratic National conven The interests of Central Point, Jacksonville and Medford are is the center o f one o f the best Foreman Gilbert of the Pacific States Miss Mary Mee attended the Chau- Telephone Co. foree o f Hnemen tion in Denver last week W. J. Bryan identical, no matter what a few chronic kickers, bickerers ar.d ORCHARD DISTRICTS at work this week putting in the new was unanimously nominated for presi fault finders in any or all of the towns mentioned may say. It is in the Rogue River Valley and tauqua at Ashland Sunday. wires between this place and Medford dent and J. W. Kern, o f Indiana, was true that people may be found in all these towns who are so con realizing the importance o f be Job work o f all kinds neatly done at and also wiring the town for the new chosen as t i e candidate for vice-presi this office. Call and see samples ing in close touch with the sit system soon to be installed. The new dent. Kern ¡3 a well known democratic sumed by jealousy that they cannot think o f a neighboring town Remember the dates for Dr. Davis, service will place Central Point and politician of the Hooaier state, but is without making a face, but the fact remains that, in a broad uation the * the dentist. Central Point, July 13th to Medford in direct communication with not well known nationally. The plat way, that which is a permanent benefit to one o f these towns is R061E RIVER LAND COMPANY form adopted is a regulation democratic 18th. 6th each other, with free switching privi bound to prove a benefit, either directly or indirectly, to all o f Mr. Chapman, o f Willow Springs, leges for all subscribers between the document, laying many sins at the has installed a branch office at the surrounding towns. has sold his 100-acre farm to Dr. Ray, two towns and all local circuits at door o f the Republican party and prom Central Point, in the Herald If our interests are identical, so are our needs, and most ising rr.any reforms if given the reins present connected with both places. the consideration being $8000. office, with Mr W. E. Kahler, o f government. The anti-injunction especially is this true regarding plenty o f good pure water for L J. Gay, o f Seattle, arrived Mon A new modern switchboard is to be plank is similar to the one adopted at domestic use, fire protection, street sprinkling, irrigation and all installed here as soon as it arrives and a native-born citizen o f the val day morning to visit his parents, Mr j Central Point will then be given a Chicago in not meaning very much and other municipal uses. We all need water, and plenty o f it, ar.d ley, and a gentleman who has and Mrs. J. H. Gay. telephone service in keeping with the the question o f Asiatic immigration is one by one we are beginning to learn that it is much easier to given much thought and study July 13th to 18th is the next date for requirements o f a growing town. The worded more with a view to not o f Dr. Davia, the dentist, in his Central to the orchards o f the valley, new system will give all subscribers fending Japan than to restricting the talk about water works than it is to secure a satisfactory ar.d Point office. 6tf in charge. free connection witji some 500 phones influx o f Japs in this country. The sufficient supply and deliver it to the people o f our town. C. A. Monson, representing the in this section o f the valley, with a 15- tariff plank declares for free entry for Medford has investigated many supposed sources o f supply Call on him for reliable in Pacific Paper G o., o f Portland, was in cent switching rate to Jacksonville. It all articles competing with trust con during the last year or two and all so far have been found want formation regarding the mer town Friday. is promised that a little latter Jackson trolled articles and material reductions ing either in quantity or quality except Big Butte creek, which is its o f any lands in the valley Rev. and Mrs. Bristol are camping ville will also be included in the free on necessities o f life especially such as conceded to carry a sufficient supply o f purest mountain water to and especially o f theorchaid at the Chautauqua grounds at Ashland switching circuit. The new copper compete with American articles which enjoying the cooling shade and the wires just strung between this place are sold more cheaply abroad than at supply all o f the Rogue River valley. The objection to this lands near Central Point and excellent program o f the week. The platform favots postal stream was the question o f cost, the expense o f bringing the and Medford1 is for the exclusive use o f home. you will get the best lands C heap L an d s - F o r the best and the consolidated local circuit, which savings banks, the income tax and the water to Medford being thought too great for the town to stand. in the valley if j ou invest. cheapest lands In Oregon, enquire o f j will be a great improvement over the election o f U. S. senators by viirect The Herald desires to offer the following suggestion: vote o f the phople. It opposes the old system o f edging in on the long Harness & Thornton, Real Estate Let the people o f Central Point, Jacksonville and Medford distance wires when wanting to talk to present Philippine policy, the Aldrich dealers, Yoncalla, Oregon. 43tf CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS arrange a water conference, to be composed o f representatives J. J. Johnson, lecturer for the Ore a neighboring town. New wires are financial bill and the Roosevelt policy o f controlling national politics through also being strung between Grants Pass from each o f the towns, the object being to discuss the gon State Grange, arrived hers Satur FOB SALE. proposition o f uniting for the purpose o f installing a gravity day morning to make an official visit and Ashland to accommodate the local federal office holders. business o f the valley without inter to the local grange. water system o f sufficient capacity to supply all o f the towns and fering with the long distance wires WATCHES AND J E W E l.R Y -F ln n t line ever Members o f W. R. C. are espe* ¡ally- communities interested. Big Butte creek would doubtless fur. between Portland and San Francisco. opened in Central Point. At Central Point This Is Philosophy. requested to be present at the regular Pharmacy. % 0|f nish a sufficient supply for all o f this section o f the valley, and Editor Putman o f the Medford Trib meeting Saturday, as important busi concerted action in meeting the expense o f bringing the water in une is evidently a cool, calculating, ness is to be transacted. Odd Fellows Install. MISCELLANEOUS. optimistic, philosophical sort o f a cuss would make the proposition an easy one from a financial stand L. E. Van Vleit has sold his 28-acre by the who believes in always making the Joint installation ceremonies point. Such a system would be o f incalculable value to this orchard, on the foothills, to Kansas ASHLAND ICE—Made from purest mountulr parties for «1,050. Mr. Van Vleit ex- J »<>«1 Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges best o f things. Here is what he wrote section. Every town interested would immediately begin to water, for sale at Moore’s confectionery. 4tf in the last Friday afternoon, when the tem pects to remove to Eugene to reside. , held in the lodge room spread out and along the water mains between all o f the towns A. O. U. W. building last Saturday perature was 110 in the shade at Med- would spring up homes on from one to five-acre tracts until with Rev. J. V. Milligan, State superin- j evening j more than 100 members o f ferd: Schools for for the tendent for Sunday Schools th e , two lodges being present T. M. “ Hot! no, this isn’ t hot. W hy, in in a few years the three towns would be united in one big city of Interesting Grange Meeting. Presbyterian church, preached in the ! Jones, D. D. G. M. for this district, some parts o f the world the tempera from 25,000 to 50,000 people. First Baptist church last Sunday morn installed the officers o f the subordinate ture is 20 degrees higher than it is This conference would not confine its deliberations to the ing. lodge and Mrs. Merritt acted as install hereabouts. Here is the table: The Grange held an interesting consideration o f Big Butte water but any other sources which Allen C Sanders, o f Seattle, was ing officer for the Rebekahs. Follow Tunis - 112 5 degrees meeting last Saturday afternoon when promise a never-failing supply o f water for all present and future here during the week on business con ing the installation ice cream and other Manila 113.5 " State Lecturer J. J. Johnson was pres needs should be considered. nected with the investment o f Seattle delicacies were served and a pleasant Nubia ent and favored the members with an - 115.2 4 « capital in orchard properties in this social hour or two was passed. - 116 1 “ Am-Dize (Egypt) Again the suggestion: Call a water conference. It will do instructive and interesting address. ti Officers o f the subordinate lodge in Eune (Africa) - 117.3 valley. no harm to discuss an interurban water system and it will do Owing to the busy season, when most •* - 120 0 o f the farmers are “ head over heels” Mayor Hopkins and family left for stalled are: J. W. Jacobs, N G. ; Geo. Bagdal (Asia) good to meet together and get acquainted and discover that the ** - 120.0 in work, and the extreme heat o f the Newport Tuesday, where Mrs. Hopkins L. Ford, V. G .; Ernest Hathaway, Stockton (Cal.) ti horns we have been picturing on each other are but flimsy, make- afternoon, the attendance was light - 122.0 and the boys will spend the Summer, j Secretary; G. S. Moore, Treasurer; J. ( Phoenix (Ariz.) ti believe affairs after all. - 123.4 but all who were present were much Mr. Hopkins expects to return Monday ! E. Grieve, Warden; T. M. Jones, Con- j El Paso (M ex.) - 126 5 44 pleased with the address o f the state or Tuesday o f next week. ductorj E L. Farra^ R. S. N. G .; Geo i Near Sues it lecturer. The next meeting will be Mrs. Selby went to Hilt, California, b rig h t, L. S. N O.;; P. J. ILcken, Near Port Maskuarie - ■ - 129.0 44 New People Locating Here. Old newspapers for sale. Twenty- held July 25th when dinner will be Monday to spend a few weeks with her - S. V. G ., S. C. Mmnick, O. G ., E. h . | Near Syene (A frica) - - 129.$ • 133.4 it served and it is hoped there will be five for a nickel at the Herald office. son Harry, who is working in the mill j Scott, I-G ^; M c C o m b .R .^ S .S ; Kel- j Murzouk (A frica) - a full attendance o f all members. “ The Rogue river climate is moderate L. S. S .; Alexander, Chaplain C. S. Sanderson reports having rent there, as well as to escape the hot j saY T *' ''' The following ladies were installed in comparison. Just the kind o f . cli ed the following houses to newcomers weather for a time. mate to grow apples, apricots and mel to the town:* . . „ , .___ . i officers o f the Rebekah lodge: Mrs L. L Parker, o f Iowa, was here last; pri(;e N q Mrs. Stella Purkeypile, ons.” Caldwell residence, on Laurel street, eek visiting h.s brother, J. D. Parser. I y Q . „ „ Ernest Ilathaway, Secre. And the Herald office devil, who is a to A. W. Moon, o f the Williams Lum He is well pleased with the valley and. ^ F Wright, Treasurer; pessimist, says he wishes he was either ber C o.; Mrs. R. C. Hensley house, on will probably return and make some in- j ^ g Warden; Mr,. J. an apple, an apricot or a melon, so he Manzanita atreet, to Prof. F. F. vestments here before returning east. , w Jac(jbg Conductor. Mr9. Hanby, | O. B. NASH, Proprietor could enjoy this weather. Cooper, principal-elect o f the Central R. A. C. Astbury, with his corps o f j r . g . N. G . ; Mrs. Minnie Moore, L. S. Point public school; I. F. Williams surveyors, started work last Saturday j n . G .; Mrs. McComb, R S. V. G .; house, on Second street, to J. H, A Hood River Joke. surveying the town for street and s id e-< Mrs. Kelsay, L. S. V. G .; Mrs. Beal, Grove, new proprietor o f the tin and walk grades, water system, etc. He j Chaplain. * A great deal o f o f merriment was oc sheet metal working shop. is occupying the city hall as a drafting | . --------- casioned last week by the prank o f a room and office. Picnics, Parties, Lodges, Etc., supplied in quantity local jokesmith at the expense o f some I JU S T R EC EIV ED Christian Science services are held dozen or more local politicians and John Williams has rented the Carney on short notice. every Sunday morning in the Masonic : a shipment o f ladies’ "Sam ple canvas prominent citizens Nearly every one building on Pine street and is occupy lo lge room, opera house building, a t ; Oxfords, at one-half regular price W e Solicit Your Orders and Guarantee Satisfaction. who is known to aspire to an office ing it as a residence. 11:00 o ’ clock. All are invited to at-| These goods were ordered for the i under the new Hood River county, j Mrs. ' v hite, o f Woodville, visited Try our Pure Fruit Syrup Sodas. Delightful, Refresing. tend these services. Subject for Sun- * ourt6, but did not come through in shortly before No. 2 pulled in Jast i Mr. and Mrs. Ed Farra last week, day July 19th “ L ife .” ¡time, so we offer them, while they last, Thursday morning, received the follw- going from here to Ashland Monday to Murray Pudding, Pine St., Central Point, Oregon. . at "B argain Prices” —at Hatfield's ing message, in each case m arked! visit friends at that place. The weather man was not sparing o f store_ 13tf “ confidential” : fuel last week and the mercury climbed j Portland, Or., June 18, 1908. j to a somewhat uncomfortable elevation ; “ Mr. - - - - , Hood River, Or.: Market Bay Promoter Here. for a few days. Hot weather makes ■l il-:-l-l-I- H - l- l-H - l-l-l-l-l-l-H -l-l ,l"l-l"M- l-|-H -H ..|-l.<-H -W ,,l-H"H-k-H -l-l-H 1 1 H -M 1-I H - l- H -H -H -H -U 1 H -» Meet me at the depot on No. 2 this the alfalfa and watermelons grow, how- . ever, and there is good in all things. j Max Zimmerman, he o f Market Day morning I would like to discuss your j candidacy for county A special school meeting was held j promotion fame, was in town yesterday (Here the office was named ) Tuesday to vote on the school house looking over the town with a view to GEORGE E. CHAM BERLAIN, bond issue. The election held some j arranging for a market day here in the “ Governor.” time ago fos the same purpose w a s ! near future. Mr. Zimmerman was The message was received by Repub very favorably impressed with the technically illegal found to have been lican and Democratic aspirants alike. which necessitated the calling o f j healthy appearance o f Central Point What could be more timely? There another election. and is o f the opinion that a crowd o f has been enough rivalry over the jobs- Canvas Oxfords are very popular this several thousand people can be attracted , to- be to put even the candidates "on Summer. Hatfield will sell you a pair . *Ier* ^1» market day project. The the inside track” on the anxious seat; j o f ladies’ “ Sample” canvas Oxfords j Pi™ >» to furnish attractions and but here was a message from the man - a n d give you a bottle of p o l i s h - f o r ! amusements and to advertise the sale will make the appointments asking for | leas than the regular wholesale selling j feature, inviting everybody to bring in a “ confidential” chat. So each candi- j price. You know that “ Samples.” are , anything which they may have for sale, date donnned his hat with a 1 ght heart j always the beat bargains 13tf including livestock, wagons, machinery | and made for the depot to await No. 2, | and what not. The plan has p:oven a ' Dr. Rawhouser returned Friday from ; ]aay nj, benefit to many towns in which j to find thirteen others candiilatesawait Seattle, where he has been for the past | day bas been inaugurated ing the arrival o f the genial George E. six weeks taking a post graduate course , an(j r should prove equally beneficial i If any suspicions were aroused they in medicine and surgery. The weather j j,ere Mr. Zimmerman will hold a sale , were not deep enough to cause any of -was yet quite cool when he left the j d a y a t Grant9 p ag9 Saturday and at the aspirants to again scan their Sound city, fires being necessary for I Medford — ................................... - expects "telegram s” and perhaps discover that at a later date and ■ * he com fort every evening. I to return here in a few days to talk ! they were written on ‘ ‘sending,, instead o f "receivin g” blanks Mayor Reddy, o f Medford, Colonel j over the matter with our merchants When the train pulled in there was a Ray o f New York, Dr. Ray and Dis- and business men with a view to ar wild dash for the passenger coaches ranging for a similar occasion here. trict Attorney A. E Reames o f this and a demand to see the governor. city, were viewing the right o f way But the governor was not on the train, fo r the proposed electric railway. so the conductor informed them and a It is thought that the iine will pass E. B. Sawyer, civd engineer and search o f the cars by the doubtful ones through Central Point, Medford a n d ; «urveyer. o f Medford, was in town, confirmed his statement. Jacksonville, thence to Applegate, Monda* ™ rm n g on h.s way to Willow Then the victims began to “ tumble” Buncom and Ashland. The line will Spring, mining district, where he is but one o f the gentlemen became so reach tidewater at some point near surveying the Shump group o f mining engrossed in the search that he was here, although it is not definitely ; cla' ms ^or a U. S. patent, carried on to The Dalles. know n.-Jacksonville Post. Mr. and Mrs. Blain Maley and child- Though the joke "leaked” and spread The new advertisement o f the Baker-1 ren left Saturday for Corvallis where over town before noon, the identity of Hutchaaon Co . exclusive ladies’ goods Mr Mal^ to " » P r o t e n d the the authors remains a mystery and they dealers, of Medford on another page o f harvesting o f the crop on a large farm are still in the storm cellar. he recently purchased near that place. ih is impression, is o f interest to every But the thodght arises: What would They are making the trip by teem and feminine reader o f the Herald. Their have been the result had the governor will combine a pleasant summer outing elegant store is well worth a visit at by accident been on the train? —Glacier with business. They expect to return any time as there may be seen the very about September 1st. latest styles and fabrics in all kinds of “T H E C R Y S T A L ” Finest Creams, Ices, Sodas and Candies. Dry Goods Summer Clothing OUR ST0 K OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE IS WORTH LOOKING A T . c a ll a n d s e e it . Granfili & Robnett. Central Point, Oregon. Old newspapers for rale at the Her ladies’ apparel. Read their July Clearance S .le reduced price ad. Sixty F or S ale —Shepherd watch dog, 1} ald office. Bundle o f twenty five for 5 cents. years old. Inquire at Hel aid office. per cent discount is "w orth while. ’ Fine Groceries Notions H -t-i : <-» i* v t H -i I m