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About Central Point herald and Southern Oregon news. (Central Point, Or.) 1917-19?? | View Entire Issue (June 14, 1917)
‘Sí ^ JOf!,t -a 'O CENTRAL POINT HERALD And SO U TH ERN O REGON NEW S An Independent Newspaper Published in the Interest of the Common People Vol. H erald No. X II. N ew s N o. 2. Representative Jackson Co. Farmer Dead Frank L. Benson, a represent ative farmer of this section, died at the Dow Hospital in this city Wednesday, June 13, at 5 p. m., after an illness lasting only a few days. He was brought to the Dow hospital as soon as it was realized that he was in a se rious condition. Dr. Dow diag nosed the case and saw that the only hope of saving the unfortu nate man’s iife was an operation. The operation was performed Tuesday afternoon. This reveal ed a more serious condition, the acute intestinal obstruction show ing a gangrenous state. Twenty- two inches of intestine was re moved, but the patient lived only twenty-four hours after the oper ation. The funeral services were held at the late residence of the de ceased this (Thursday) after noon at 3 o’clock, interment was in Central Point cemetery. Frank L. Benson was a native of Sweden. He was born July 30. 1870, and was 46 years, 10 months and 14 days old. He married Mias Burseli a number of years ago. From the time he married he began to prosper. He was recognized as one of the leading and successful farmers of the valley. He lived on Pacific Highway, about midway between Central Point and Medford. His ranch is one of the model places of this section. Mr. Benson was a member of the “Church of God” and the Modern Woodmen. He leaves a host of friends in the valley, his widow and two children, Eula, a 12-year old girl, and Rapnel, a 7-year old boy. Both of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ben son, are still living and reside in Minnesota. Nine brothers and sisters also survive him. B ohn June 14, 1917, to Mr. and Mrs. John L. Nealon of Table Rock, in the Dow Hospital, an 8-lb. daughter. The Ladies Aid o f the M. E church m et at the home of Mrs. F aber Thurs day. Mrs. M P. Holmes, the presi dent, presided. Miss Helen Carlton, of Elizabelh, N. J , « h o is passing the su m m er here, spoke and oragnized a New T e sta m e n t League. A patriotic program was given T h u rs day night at the th e a tre in comnumn- ration of Flag day. The address of the evening was given by Mr. J. H erbert Dnran, of Ashland, on "T h e Mission of A m e:ica in th e World W a r . ” Miss Ruth W arner sang several p retty songs and W. Carlton J a n e s of Medford ren dered several beautiful violin numbers. Rev. Paul S. Bandy gave a talk on " T h e Liberty B o nds." The house was well filled . No. 8 Central Point, Oregon, Thursday, June 14. 1917 Epw o rth M s fv % ’ * I N tli«» I>aveii!i.v F e stiv al Q u in tet th«*r«» is present«»«! to (*liautaii«|im a m usical orjran(nation w hich h a s for yearn l»«cn one o f th e forem ost coin- (»anies o f the e a s te rn eoiw ert p latfo rm . Mr. am i Mrs. H ollis IM ison Joiveim v. b a rito n e am i so p ra n o re*|M*etiv«*ly, h ave a p p ea red in reeitnl am i o|K»ratice w ork w ith e.\<vptiomil success; Mr. I.oiiis f'iito n is a<‘e)nini«»t] b.v c o m p e te n t c ritic s one o f th e b est te n o rs know n ill C h a u ta u q u a circles; Alice Rurj:«»ss Hletimr. c o n tra lto , is an a rtis t o f u n u su a l a b ility ; M arcella Oe«*n. p ian ist, a re m a rk a b le m u sician am i p ia n ist of note. T o th e ir p ro g ram o f concert n u m b ers will he ad d ed e x c e rp ts from the fa tuous com ic opera, “T h e B ohem ian G irl,” in costum e. ASHLAND CHAUTAUQUA. JU L Y 1 1 TO 2 0 M. C. Reed, president of the Ashland Chautauqua Association, was in Central Point Wednesday boosting the coming Chautauqua, which will be held in the new auditorium from July 11 to 20 inc u- sive. He sai l the new auditorium, which is nearing completion, will be the largest and finest building of its kind west of the Rockies. “To give you an idea of its size,” he said, “ the stage alone will permit of 700 performers acting at one time. It's a beautiful structure built of concrete, re-enforced with steel, and wil be finished and furnished in splendid style. It is built on the site of the old structure in beautiful Lithia Park. Those desiring to camp out during the Chautauqua are privileged to camp in the park.” As to the nature of the program, Mr. Reed said, ” We will have some of the world's greatest musicians and America’s greatest speakers, and it undoubtedly will b e the greatest Chautau qua in Ashland’s history.” League Installed Officers Last Sunday at the evening service the newly elected officers of the Ep worth League of the Methodist church were installed. The installation service opened with a processional, the League members marching in a body. Kev. M. C. Heed, the pastor, had charge of the installation certmony. Each of the new officers gave a talk outlining their particular phase of League work for the coming year. Kev. Reed gave a fine talk especially tor the young peo ple. Miss CarPon h I s o gave a very interesting talk, chosing as her sub ject "S ign P o sts,” which she handled in a very clever manner. The service was brought to a close with a recessional. The new officers are : P resident E sther Pankey. 1st Vice-President Agnes Dunlap. -’m l Dice Pres. C'laribel Arnold. Jrd Vice-Pres. Vada Altimus. 4th Vice-Pres. Audrey Holmes. Sec’y-T rea s. Conseils Tetherow. O rganist June Dunlap. County Red Cross Campaign Started The new Red Cross campaign for Jackson oounty is well started. f. E. Daniels, county campaign manager, re- liorts th at he finds the spirit of true patriotism manifeat all over the coun ty. On Tuesday Mr. Daniels and his assistant, Roger B ennett, visited Cen tral Point to organize the team to can vass this community. The apportion ment made for Jackson county is $15,- 000 of the $100, (MM) COO asked for by President Wilson for the Red Cross needs in the war. Central Point has the distinction of being the first unit to be fully organized. Mr. Daniels be lieves th a t Jackson county will he the first to wire the Portland headipiurters th a t its full quota has been raised. The following team waa " d r a f t e d " and each mem ber thereof expressed a willingness to serve : Captain, R II. Paxson, R. W. Elden, I. C. Kobnett, Rtv. Paul S. Bandv, Wayne Leever. J. Herring, Mayor W A. Cowley, Lee B. Franklin, D. W. Stone and Cuy T. x Good garden seeds at Paxson's. I do the work in your home. Archie Parker Carpets, R ikjs , Couches. Maîtresses. Etc. CLEANED ELECTRICALLY — 5 0 C E N T S D EH I I O L I t - CENTRAL POINT, ORE (Phone 23X4