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About Central Point herald. (Central Point, Or.) 1906-1917 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 5, 1908)
r •r' CENTRAL POINT HERALD. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5. 1908. Medford Water from Central Point OK! ! R. C. Smith, the well-known attor ney of Grants Haas, (fives the following forecast on the Medford water election: Novem ber 5.— Election held in M ed ford. H am ilton ’s w ater proposition par ried by a mojarity vote. Novem ber 6— C ity council met and 1 authorized contract with Hamilton for construction o f wood pipeline for $254, j )00. Ex-M ayor J. H. Howard, a noted j c ivil engineer, appeared as a friend o f i the people and denounced the proposed | wood pipe, as if was onl yguaranteed one year, as nnfit for the U90 intend- j ed, and demande<l that steel be substi- | tuted for ten miles. Hamilton ably supported by Engineer Roberts and A. 8. Bliton insisted upon a contract ac cording to the proposal submitted. The council naked Hamilton what guarantee he could give the cit yagainst litig a tion. Hamilton said be would give the same guarantee ho gives in his propo sal, and in addition he said: “ Mr. B li ton w ill assure you that T am all righ t.“ softer much wrangling, the council au thorized Mr. Hamilton to prepare his contract and submit it to the mayor and council on the follow ing day. November 7— The council met in the council chamber, being filled with al lurernents o f the M ail. Ed Hanley ap peared aud announced ho wmuld enjoin the diversion o f any water from L ittle Butte creek. A. S. Bliton obtained the floor and declared he would run for congress two years hence and immedi ately upon taking his seat have a law enacted creating the Medford water ro- servo, including ail o f the uorth fork o f L ittle Butte, confiscating all pri vate property along tho crook, provid ing for the fencing o f 500,000 acres with a cement wall and prohibiting a-ny beast, reptile, bird or insect from ever entering said reservoir. He was mildly cheered by Shorty Hamilton. The coun cil, overcome by his eloquence, ordered recorder to sign the contract now offered by Hamilton without reading the same., Novem ber 10— Hanley brothers hav ing transferred their lands and water rights to a corporation, organized un der the laws o f Arizona, have suit brought in the name o f Ruch corpora tion in the federal court, and secure a Keen Minds A No. 1 W inter Under Cut Deep I •• Below the surface of their •» wear 50c per Garment. OUR work, and telling thought is stitched LEADER All Pure W ool Underwear V $1.00 Per Garment. BEST W O R K SH IR TS IN T H E W O R L D 50 and 65 cents. G U ARANTEED CORDUROY PANTS into our Schloss Sm art CLOTHES. Y O U , being a man of today, are The Best of Everything for interested in good clothes—clothes the that fit. Workingman for the least money at Ours are yours and the SCHLOSS label marks them. OUR $ 9.75 SUITS EQUAL $12.50 AT OTHER STORES Largest : Clothing : Store : in Southern : Oregon I £ fS 12.50 16.50 16.50 22.50 20.00 57.50 I : : 25.00 35.00 temporary ¡njnnctin» »g n ivn t the Fisl. the roa.on that it m .a t durable, being SampSOn Lime and SulphUT Solution ! Gold RdV Company tO Plant Orchard. Lake W ater company, I. L. Hamilton only guaranteed for ono year. aud c ity o f M edford, enjoining the di November 80— A mass meeting of the ver«ion o f water from L ittle Butto property owners o f Medford was held What is said by those who have tested 1 The Gold Kay Realty Company is We invite a comparison of WOOLENS and PRI creek. nt the opera house an da full municipal it, to be one of the greatest boons ever planning to plant many thousands of Novembor 12— A fed timid taxpayers ticket was nominated from gentlemen found for the fruit grower is the Samp- i f ruit trees this Fall and as a primary CES—then we KNOW you will buy from us. met at opera house and discussed ad Wn ° iav " r .aad t0 u se:Son Lime and Sulphur Solution, which order they have ordered 2500 Spitzen- nil e ffo rts to extricate the city from visability o f enjoining the expenditure Always in Earnest, is manufactured by the Crants Pass | berg trees, 2500 Newtowns, 1000 Bart- o f money on pipeline till litigation the contract made with I. L. Hamilton. Canning Company, at Grants Pass. lett», S34 Cornice, 334 d ’Anjoua and 334 December 3— News received in Med* | with H anley brothers is settled. Ham j The solution is intended for spraying J Howell trees, in all 5000apples and 2000 ilto n ’s attorney states that it will be ford that Fish Lake W ater company fruit trees and is said to be the most pears. This is but the first step taken afx months or longer before a decision j has sold all its rights and property to efficacious remedy for San Jose scale, by this company to improve many acres can bo expeoted and then even i f vio- eastern capitalists. torieus tho case can bo appealed by j December 5— Tn the suit o f taxpayers Anthracnose and other fruit tree pests o f its land by setting out fruit ^rees. Hanleys to tho circuit court o f appoals against I. L. Hamilton and tho others, ever discovered. This solution has been The project as planned by the company and a final decision from that court 1 the deposition o f Hamilton was taken, most successfully used by many well is an immense one and one that will will require ns much longor. Hamilton His testimony revealed the fact that known fruit growers in this valley, tend to build up the valley rapidly. states that material and labor are ad the Fish Lake company had never eh many of whom have furnished the vaneing and delay menus ri'duction o f tered into any written contract with J manufacturers w ith unsolicited testi- his profits. M eeting adjourned with- • Hamilton by which it agreed to stand monials setting forth the high qualities TO THE IADITS. between tho city o f M edford and litig a of the solution for the purpose intended. out action, November 14— Mass meeting culled tion over water from L ittle Butte creek, The solution is made under steam heat Have you seen the Alorine Female hv ex M ayor Howard, who delivers nn and also that the Fish Lake company kept at a constant and regular high j Syringe? It is something new. It is ftddTos* »a d tells tho peoplo that the j had sold all its rights and property, but temperature during cooking, which, | the only absolutely scientific, sanitary wooden pipe proposed by Hamilton will had made no provision for its succes with the proper proportions of lime and ladies’ syringe made. See them at practically worthless, as it is only sors’ guaranteeing the city ngainst any sulphur, insures a perfect chemical j Mary A . Mee’s drug store. 27d40 guaranteed one year, and is wholly in litigation. December 10— Purchasers o f FiRb combination, while the absence of un Riifficieut to withstand the pressure. Tho meeting is broken up by hired Lake W a tej company announced that dissolved lime and sulphur which is al rooters o f the Fish lake proposition and ' they w ill in no particular guarantee the most always present in the home-made Mr. Howard is roughly handled and j city against any litigation over water product is a great saving of time, labor CONTEST NOTICE, rights from L ittle Butte creek. Seriously injured. and material. i Department of the Interior. December 15— Public meeting held at The manufacturers expect to estab- United sta te» Land office, November 15— p ity attorney pro K o « b o r ,. O r ^ o ^ ^ ^ ceods to procure right o f way, and many Central Point attended by all citizens. lish a local agency here at an early | laud owners refused to concede right A fte r much enthusiastic discussiin, the date and e v e r y owner of fruit trees in | \ sufficient contest affidavit having been filed of way claim ing wooden pipe w ill be city council is advised to submit to the this section o f the Valiev is urged to I in this office by John E. Hon. contestant. » * »in s t . . . . . . . .. 6 Homestead Entry. No. 1220S, made November 10. constantly leaking und breaking. He peoplo the question o f entering into a . in vestigate the m erits o f this compound. 1 I 02 . for th e N W 1.. Section 14. Township 33 South, reports that right o f way across many contract with Condor W ater & Pow er The Herald is advised that the com Kansre 2 East., W illam ette Meridian, by Meriette G. Smith, contestee. in which it is alleged that farms must be condemned and cannot company to supply city w it hwatcr upon pany’s agent at Medford sold three car said entry man has abandoned said claim: that he has not been upon or resided upon said claim for hope to get all cases necessary to bring similar terms offered M edford in con loads of the solution Monday. An at- mrtre than six months prior to the filing o f this determined before the March, 1909, nection with irrigation o f lands along contest; and that his alleged absence waa not due pipolinc. Council moots s a «o evening *ractive ad of this company appears in to employment in the Arm y or N avy o f the United “ WE PLAY NO FAVORITES.' term o f court. in time of war; said parties are hereby and submits proposition to voters at another column of this impression, States notified to appear, respond, and offer evidence November 20— First carload o f wood- which should be carefully read by all touching: said alletcation. at 10 o’clock a. m. on on pipo arrives and citizens become eluection to be bold December 20. December 1. 1908. before W. H. Canon. U. S. Com December 20— Election hold in Con orchardists. missioner, at his office in Medford. Oregon, (and aroused. A T axpayers’ league with 100 that final hearing wili be held at 11 o’clock a. m. members, is organized. A committee np tral Point gives 12 votes to 1 in fa v o r | - - on December 15. 1908. t**fore) the Reirister and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Rose- pointed to examine into wooden pipo o f water proposition. bur*. Orwron. December 23— Construction begins on and Fish l>ake com pqny’s right to use The said contestant h avin g in a proper affidavit. Hear the new Edison ph on ograph , fii^i October 1 2 . 1908 . «e t forth fa ct* which »how Central Point water system. Boom be water aud Hamilton guarantee. . • 11 1 , 1 • J . , J that a fter due deliyem-e personal service o f this U Eastern capi Will he delivered to your door o n free notice can not be made, it is hereby ordered and Novomber 21— Fonimittoo starts for gins in Central Point. talists visit Central Point and decide trial. Singler Music Store, Medford. tb .t »uch nutie. b . iri.en by du . .m l Vish lake. -fr o * + O+ „ * ’ proper publication. _____ November 22— (k»mmitteo loaves for to build electric railroad to Crater lake Oregon. 26d28 b e n j a m in l . e d d y . Register. ami make arrangements with Condor northern Oregon cities. N ofom ber 25— Committee returns and W ater & Pow er company to secure elec- I reports unauinionsTy. Report condemns trie current from Gold Ray and Pros | wood pipe, snys Fish Lake company pect. Condor W ater & Pow er company j On and after Sunday, October 18, 1908, our w ill be subjected to long continued liti lots contract for installing o f immense i sales-room will remain closed on Sundays from gat ion, and outcome is more than doubt power plant at Prospect. ful, and that right o f way will cost a January— City elections o f M edford 12:00 M. to 5:00 P. M. large sum. Committee recommends that result in election o f officials pledged $5000 be raised to commence taxpayers’ against Hamilton proposition. suit to enjoin tho performance o f con Jaunary 8— First meeting o f new tract with f. Ik Hamilton on the ground council Hamilton appears and agrees to ere o f the highest quality. Once tried, always used. that it w ill l>e waste o f public mohoy. surrender contract with city for $1000, November 27— Temporary injunction I whi(,h <.„„„<.¡1 accepts. Wesotution granted by tho circuit court ngainst adopted requesting Fondor W ater £ pi|K*nditure o f $254,100 to build a pipe Power company to extend Central Point .isre r-sp ,::« line to L ittle Butte under the Hamil mains to Medford. ®++++®++++a+n+»++++®++++® <s>H-e+®++++»+ + -!-+++©+++- *en paepoaition upon the ground that the complaint o f the taxpayers shows China ware, Furniture, Lace Curtains, ♦ hnt there is good reason to doubt the right o f the Fish Lake W ater company Carpets, Queensware, Window Shades, to divert the water, and that tho laying Old newspapers for sale. Twenty- • f wood pipe would bo extravagant for five for a nickel at the Herald office. Enamelware, Art Squares, Portieres, “ W h en you see it in our ad it’s so.” I : The T oggery, A SAFE PLAGE TO TRADE Medford Ore. FERGUSON & M URRAY LIVERY AND GENERAL TEAMING C E N T R A L P O IN T : : OREGON. Special Notice This is no Secret!! Our Bread, Pies, Cakes, Etc., ¡Just Arrived an ¡are Still Coming. Rugs, W e Have Just Received Lounge Covers, Mattings, Blankets, Mattress Spr’gs, Comforts, Knives, Forks, Window G lus, Linoleum. A FINE U N E OF Shirts. Hosiery and Neckwear FOR GENTLEMEN ’& S M ILLIN E R Y A T COST. First Door West of Past Office. ELI JONES. Our Stock is Complete in Every Respect. We gave away over 200 Souvenirs on our opening night. Come in and see us. Cnntral Point Furniture Store, T. M. Jones. Proprietor. Central Point Bakery, a a Say! ! Do you know that Uncle Billy Runnells has opened a new Grocery Store? Well, he has and is now ready to supply you with nice, fresh, goods »treasonable prices. I will be glad to see all my old friends and make new ones in the hope of furnishing you with at least a portion o f your supplies. Yours for biz.. B i l l y R u n n e lls . Murray Building, Central Point, Oregon. 7 7 , .
