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About Central Point herald. (Central Point, Or.) 1906-1917 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 5, 1908)
C entral point H erald V O L .- < 'K N T R A L 3 Local and Personal The Election. P o i M T . O R K U -O N . T H U R S D A Y . Last Saturday night was All Hal | The presidential election Tuesday re- ‘ suited in a republican landslide all over low e’ en and it was also the night that From the ît is im- the "D e v il” was in town. A new ad o f the Medford Furniture \ the ™ ntry' A t thi‘ Writing 1 possible to give details, but enough is , appearence o f the streets next morning Co. appears in this issue. ■ known to insure the election o f the I it was evident that his satanic majesty Free trial on an Edison phonograph. republican candidates by even larger must have been turned loose after the Address Singler Music Store, Medford, pluralities than those claimed by the show and allowed to put in the remain Oregon. d2268 I party managers on the eve o f the elec- d e ro f the night going about like a roar- Eli Jones has a new ad in this im | tion. Even New York city, the strong- ing lion seeking what devilment he might pression. It is o f interest. Look it up hold o f the “ unterrified,” gives Mr. do. But if the devil himself was in T a ft a mrjority o f 300 ), and it is prob- command o f the night’ s program it is and read it. Remember the dates for Dr. Davis, able the state has gone republican by j evident that he was ably aided and ! abetted by as lively a bunch o f kids as the dentist. Central Point, November I 200,000. 9th to 14th 14tf I Summed up from a standpoint o f : ever made Rome howl or turned an local interest ajbrief statement o f the Oregon town topsy-turvy. Fddie Kahler entertained a number Chief o f P olic: Love h a l a hunch in result would be about as follows: o f Ms young friends at a Hallowe’ en advance that there was going to be Central Point precinct, rep. by 9. party Friday evening. “ happenings” that night and had ask Jackson County republican by 350. ed the city dads for a dozen or so extra When in Medford, go to the Emerick Oregon rep. bv several thousand. fo r your dinner. W. E. Johnson, pro United States republican by plenty. policemen, but was turned down on ac The result in this precinct was: T a lt count o f the fear o f a panic in tl e event prietor. 26tf | o f the election o f either Debs, Chafin November 9th to 14th is the next date 113; Bryan 104; Chafin 2; Debs 22. \ or Hearst—that ia, Hisgen—and so the fo r Dr. Davis, the dentist, in his Cen GENERAL RETURNS. tral Point office. 14tf Alabama— Bryan's plurality in state I chief was powerless to prevent ex en | his own obsequies, which seemed to An itinerant preacher held forth on is over 50,000. Arkansas— Bryan has carried the have been fittingly observed around a the street here Friday morning, but state between 30,000 and 40,000. I new made grave on Pine street. failed to secure much o f a crowd. California—Democrats have coneed- j The fact that “ It pays to advertise’ M. B Whipple, o f Woodville, was in ed the state to Taft. Probable plurality | was forcibly demonstrated during the j night. Last week the Herald intimated town during the week en route to Jack- of 15,000. Colorado— At 8 o ’clock this morning j that it woud appreciate the delivery ronville on business before the county less than a third of the ballots cast in ! 0f a threshing machine on Pine street court. Colorado had been counted. Bryan has ; and j u3t to show that the hearts of Hear the new Edison phonograph. the state from 8000 to 12,000. the devil and his imps were in the right It will be delivered to your door on free Delaware— This state gives Taft plu place, the morning light revealed not trial. Singler Music Store, Medford, rality of 4000. only a full grown and lively looking Oregon. 26e28 Florida— Bryan’s plurality is about thresher, but also a self-binder, a hay- 30.000. J. M. Caldwell, formerly o f this place, Georgia-—Georgia elects a republican rake, twelve or thirteen wagons, bug now a resident o f Yonealla, writes to governor, but gives Brvan plurality of gies, water tanks, etc., etc., etc., care renew his subscription to the Herald, 40.000. fully deposited in the street in front of saying, “ W e want the new s.” Mr Idaho— Taft wins by from 8000 to this office All that was lacking to put Caldwell adds that they are all well and 12.000. this editor in a class by himself as a getting along finely. Illinois—-Today’s returns show T a ft’s coming wheat Ring was a traction en Christian Science services are held plurality in Illinois will possibly reach gine. a carload o f seed wheat and a every Sunday morning in the Masonic 200,000. Dcueen for governor on the couple o f sections o f good wheat land. lodge room, opera house building, at republican ticket will recoive a plural But there must be a limit to what may be accomplished in one night. 11:00 o ’clock. All arc invited to at ity of approximately 75,000. Indiana—Marshall elected governor tend these services. Subject for Sun It is reported that one citizen, who by 25,000. Democratic legislature. day, November 8th, “ Adam and Fallen heard “ de gan g” making improper ad T a ft's plurality from 5000 to 10,000. vances toward his wagon, had hi# ire M an.” Iowa—Taft carried Iowa by about so aroused that he got after the ag J. D. Williams, the tailor, announces 50,000 plurality. that he will be found at the Williams Kansas— Today’s returns indicate gregation with a shotgun, but the wagon followed the boys off and the Hotel from now on prepared to attend T aft by 30,000. Kentucky-—Bryan gains ox-er Taft. final resting places o f that vehicle are to all work in his line. He gives special attention to cleaning and pressing State safe by small plurality, probably said to have been many times more numerous than the first. ladies’ and gentlemen’ s clothing. Work i 6900. The boy# earned a whole bushel o f left at the hotel will receive prompt I Louisiana Incomplete return# indi- I cate a plurality of «3,000 for Bryan. fun by the large amount o f hard work attention. ! Maine— Goes for Taft by 35,000. they done and it only happens once a W. M. Kelly, o f Tolo, on Tuesday j Maryland—T a ft's plurality will year. swore to a complaint in Judge T. M. reach 12,000. Jones’ court, wherein he charges Oscar Massachusetts— City o f Boston gives Prune Crop Harvested. Nichols. George Nichols, Willie Pininger Bryan 7000 majority. State for Taft and Clyde Thompson with the larceny by 60,000. Michigan—Michigan for Taft by 75,- o f a boat The value o f the boat is J. D. Williams, who has been em placed at $15.00. It is expected that a 000. Democrats elect governor. ployed at the Freeman prune orchard Minnesota—Taft has carried state hearing will be given the defendants in Willow Springs precinct for the past from 70,000 to 90,000. Rosevelt's plu- i . , today. ¡„ 1 six weeks, returned to town the other rality in 1904 was 181,000. Johnson is i day and reports the prune crop har A union temperance meeting will be probably elected by 10,000. held in the Baptist church next Sunday Mississippi— Later returns show to vested. The orchard contains 32 acres, evening, at which all citizens o f the d a y ’s Mississippi vote lighter than an and tho dried crop, which was very community are invited to be present. ticipated. Bryan’s plurality is estimat light this year, will amount to about one ton per acre. J. W. Hicks has Mr. C. B. Jones, recently from South ed at 45,000.' Dakota, will be the speaker. Mr. Jones Missouri—Bryan's plurality, which charge o f the dryer and has turned out is an excellent speaker and is fully was estimated at 40,000 last night, will a fine prodact, considering the season. conversant with his subject. His talk probably fall below 23,000. Hadley, re The crop was contracted by an east publican, elected gox-ernor. ern buyer before picking commenced. will doubtless be worth hearing. Montafia—T a ft’s plurality will bo in A vicious dog attacked little Clarence neighborhood of 8000. Grisham Tuesday evening as he was Washington—T a ft’s plurality will ex Nebraska—Figures indicated today at passing along the street, throwing him 10 a. ni. that Bryan carried Nebraska ceed 45,000. to the ground and lacerating the child’ s by a plurality o f 10,000. It is believed West Virginia— Plurality for Taft side with his teeth. The lad was badly that the strong anti-Cannon feeling will be about 8000. Wisconsin— Practically completo re frightened and quite seriously injured throughout the state played an impor turns from all over the state give Taft and Dr. Rawhouser was called to at tant part in the result. Nevada— Tho state is ia Bryan’s col- a plurality of 87,962. Tho entire re tend to his injuries. The dog is said to publican state ticket is elected by 80,- belong to Mr. George. Owners o f dogs | un,n by 7000 plurality, inclined to viciousness should exercise New Hampshire 1 aft s plurality is 000. reduced today to about 10,000. great care in allowing them on the New Jorsey—T a ft’s majority in state THE ELECTORAL VOTE. streets where they may at any time do , ^ serious harm to small children. | '’ 'NVw, y ork- T , f t ’s plurality will be 1 Taft. (Bryan. State— J. E. Lancaster, formerly interested | about 175,000 in state. Hughe# wins in the Central Point Townsite company : oxer Olianler by about 45,000. Now and in the Herald, is now located a t ! York city gix-es Taft 3000-plurality. Condon and is engaged again in boost- ! North Carolina— Plurality for Bryan ing that thriving town. Condon seems j o f about 25,000. North Dakota— Republican state com- likely to secure an electric railroad from mitto claims the state for Taft by 20,* that point into Wheeler, Grant and 000. Crook counties, F. T. Hurlburt, treas- j Ohio— Démocratie leaders here today urer o f the company, being now in the ; East arranging to float the bonds for the project. It is announced that the democratic nominee for governor, has negotations have ao far progressed as been elected by an equally large plural to insure the early commencement o f ity. Oklahoma—The democratic lead was work on the new road. reduced by today's returns. A heavy Central Point seems to be growing socialist rote polled in the southern A t the June election 218 votes were counties, which were predicted strong polled here, while Tuesday 243 were ly democratic, reduced Bryan’s plural dropped into the ballot box. O f these ity. Bryan will receive from 15,000 two were thrown out because the voters to 20,000 in the state. had marked two tickets, republican and Oregon— T a ft’» plurality will be in prohibition They evidently wanted to neighborhood of 18,000. oScialists poll stay with the G. O. P. Non gen eral1 heavy vote. Prohibitionists about principles and because they had ml-! 1000. Returns slow. Pennsylvania— T a ft’s plurality will way« “ voted ’er stra ig h t," but they also wanted to give their moral support not exceed 250,000. Rhode Island— Practically complete to the water wagon man. Result, bal lots not counted and the T a ft plurality returns fiv e Taft 43.000 plurality. South* Carolina*—Bryan ’§ plurality cut down by some 20 par cent. will fee 2,5,000. The entertainment given in the opera South Dakota—T a ft ’s plurality about house Tuesday evening by the Watkin* 20 , 000 . Tennessee— Bryan '• plurality is about jubilee singer# drew a big crowd, the company profiting largely by the John 33,000. Texas— Bryan’s plurality over 100,- son A William* concert o f last Winter. The program was unobjectionable and the selections of old time plantation melodies and camp meetin' songs were excellent. The only thing wrong with .the entertainment was Jhe absence o f real melody and that undeflnable natural music which one learns to expect from darkey jubilee singers. The Watkins people are shy good voices and that has most to do with vocal concerts. .......... 1...........1 11 9 Arkansas .............. ........... i ........... i .......... 1 10 . ...........j ...........1 5 ...........1 7 . .......... 3 . 5 Florida ................ ...........Í- .......... 1........... i 13 .......... I 3 . .......... i 27 |. . . . . . . . . f 13 . .......... 1 13 . Kansas . ................. ...........1 10 1. Kentucky .........................|........... j 13 Louisiana ...................... . . I ......... Maine ................................. | 6 !• Maryland ........................... | Massachusetts ................. j 16 16 11 Minnesota ........ . . . . 10 Mississippi . . . . IS Missouri ............. 3 M on ta n a ............ 8 Nebraska ........... .... Nevada ............. * 4 ............ New Hampshire ........ i 12 ............ New Jersey ..................... New York ....................... j 39 j....... North C a rolin a ..................j ............j 12 North Dakota ................. j 4 j ....... Ohio ................................... t 23 j ....... Oklahoma .........................j ............. j 7 Oregon ............................... ] 4 Pennsylvania .................... I 34 I* Rhode Island ................. j 4 South Carolina ...............} . . . . . •I 9 Sonth Dakota ..............,.j 4 I* ooo. Tennessee ............ . . . . . . j ............. | 12 Utah— Returns today show Utah over j 18 whelm infly republican. The republican j !... ticket swept Halt i>ake county with plu Vermont ,1 ralitio# ranging from 5000 to 8000. , . j 12 Virginia .......... W yoannf— T a ft's plurality has be<*n Washington • I.......... cut down to 8000 hy late returns. 7 Went Virginia Vermont— T a ft's plurality about 25,- Wisconsin . . . . 13 000. . 3 Wyoming ........ Virginia—Bryan's plurality about 40,- ut ------ ToTaTTU ~ ooo N O . 29 K M H K I i f». I 9 0 w . Will Improve Fishways. It Was Hallowe'en. --------- N O V Council Proceedings. Council met in regular monthly ses Master Fish Warden McAllister was sion Monday eveniag. In the absence in the valley Saturday and Sunday in o f Mayor Hopkins President o f the specting the different dams in Rogue Council Kyle occupied the chair. River regarding the adequacy o f their I The following bills were audited and fishways, his visit at this time being allowed: made in response to many requests from Pacific Coast Stamp Works, dog anglers and others interested in putting , tags - - - - $ 2 00 a stop to the extermination o f trout W e lls-F a rg o Express Co., ex and salmon in the river. A s a result o f j press - ’ • 35 his visit extensive improvements will L. Williams, salary as marshal, 3 30 be made at the different dams and it is Ira Love, salary as marshal, 46 66 expected that within a short time it T. J. Smith, hauling gravel - 75 will be possible for fish to make their Stewart McKissick, surveying, 12 65 way up the river to their natural spawn D. C. Grim, hauling - 3 25 ing grounds without finding so many Williams Bros., lumber - 2 66 all but insurmountable obstacles which R. R Electric Co., street fights, 6 90 have for years blocked their path. The street committee was instructed Mr. Mc'Allister inspected the Grants to have cement crossings laid across Pass and Ament dams Saturday and as the alley running through Blocks 14 and a result o f his visit there many im 15, on Pine street. The crossings are provements will be m ide at these places. to be full 10 feet wide, to correspond Sunday morning the Warden was with the regular sidewalks. driven to Gold Ray from Medford by On motion it was ordered that the Dr. C. R. Ray and H. C. Stoddard, o f recorder be instructed to notify all the Condor Co., where a number o f property owners on Pine street between citizens o f the valley met him. The Front and Fourth streets who have not fish ladder at this dam was carefully yet laid cement walks to do so forth inspected and a number o f improve with. This question was discussed fully ments rocommended by Mr. McAllister and it was finally decided that it is un will be made. A deep channel from the fair to those who have already laid their bottom o f the ladder to the deep chan walks to have other property owners in nel o f the river is now being blasted the same blocks refuse to do so, and out and the ladder itself will be greatly 1 as the best means o f settling the mat improved by adding additional “ steps,” ter and stopping further holdup o f this which will make the progress o f the necessary improvement the general fish upstream much easier than it has order was made. been. In justice to the Condor com pany, it must be said that these im What Would You Do? provements had been started before the visit o f the warden, and he found In case o f a burn or scald what would tbe officials o f the company not only you do to relieve the pain? Such in willing but anxious to make any changes juries are liable to occur in any family necessary to remove any and all former and everyone should be prepared for objvctional features. The Coqdor com them. Chamberlain’ s Salve applied on pany has already expended some $5000 a soft cloth will relieve the pain almost on fishways at their dam and they p r o -1 instantly, and unless the injury is a pose to keep on making improvements very severe one, will cause the parts to until they have a perfect fishway. heal without leaving a scar. For sale A number o f members o f the Jackson by Mary A. Mee. County Press Association were present, i including E. J. Kaiser, o f the Ashland citizens o f that thriving city. Valley Record; George Putnam, o f the ; Mr. McAllister’s visit will no doubt Medford Tribune; Lynn Purdin, o f the result in great benefit to the future of Gobi Hill News, and S. A. Pattison, o f Rogue River as a sportsmans’ fishing the Central Point Herald. The news stream. He announced his intention paper men were on their way to Gold Sunday o f employing auffictsut deputies Hill to attend a meeting o f their as to guard the Josephine dams and put sociation, and after the fish ladder in a stop to the depredations o f the fish spection was completed Mr. McAllister, hogs who have so flagrantly violated Dr. Ray, Mr. Stoddard and Mr. R. A. the laws in the past and also declared C. Astbury accompanied tbe scribes to that the next step will be to secure Gold Hill, where the party were enter legislation to prohibit all gear fishing in tained at an elegant dinner at the Gold the river above tidewater. An organi Hill Hotel by Editor Purdin, Joe Ham-1 zation having this object in view will mersley and John Reed, all prom inent1 soon be accomplished. ROGUE RIVER LAND CO. WITH OFFICE IN HEJLALD BUILDING Are prepared to show customers the BEST BUYS in any part of the Valley in Garden, Orchard or Alfalfa Lands. Call on us or write us your needs. W . E. KAHLER, Local Representative, CENTRAL POINT, ORE. Entertainment at Table Rock. Members o f the Table Rock Sunday School will give an entertainment in R. C. Washburn’ s packinghouse to morrow (Friday) evening. The play to be presented is entitled “ H om e,” the character) presented being as follow s: Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ashton, Lulu, Grace, Marie, Pearl, Flora and Belle, their daughters; Ford, Fred, Charlie and Howard, their sens; Katy McCarty, a servant; Teeters, a homeless girl from the street. Admission to the entertainment is free, but a collection will be taken for the benefit o f the Sunday School. R e freshments will be served after the program. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to be present. Eckhardt’ s Ideals gave three splendid performances here last weak, closing Saturday night with a presentation o f the Devil, the new play which has caused so much attention in the East and all over the country. The company gave excellent satisfaction here and many say that they show the best talent as actors that has been seen in the local opera house this season. LU M B ER C E N T R A L P O IN T S T A T E B ANK One of the Soundest Financial Institutions on the Pacific coast. Transacts a General Banking Business. Your account is respectfully so licited, be it large or small. DIRECTORS. J. W. MERRITT, President. W. C. LEEVER, Vice-President. J. 0. ISAACSON, Cashier I. C. ROBNETT W. J. FREEMAN. BARGAIN. W e have for sale 150,000 feet o f 4 and 6 inch old-fashioned bevel aiding at from $13.00 to $22.00 per thousand feet, surface measure, at our mill. Extra for delivering the same f. o. b cars in any quantity at the following points: Woodville 75c; Gold Hill $1.00; Central Point $1.25; Medford $1.40; Ashland $1.70 per M. The cheaper grades are plenty good enough for ordinary buildings. This style o f siding makes buildings look nicer and turns wind and water better than rustic. 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