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About The Ashland register. (Ashland, Jackson County, Or.) 1927-19?? | View Entire Issue (July 8, 1927)
The Register Majority a# reaches Farm M efxteiw the Hornai la Soatkera Orefon 1 FORMERLY C EN T R A L POINT AND A SH L A N D AMERICAN VOLUME 3 ____ A SH LA ND , JACKSON C O U N TY. OREGON, FRIDA Y . NUM BER JULY ». 1927 17 MAN IS Smith Poultry Farm One A <*p i r l p n t BOARD VOTES R i o * Y c c U T S e c o n d LOCAL A c c id e n t ‘ n o 1 on fa ir ELECTROCUTED O f Finest in So. Oregon I View Reports Se a s o n Fruit Show 78 To Open Mish aps ^Sunday J. H. Harrington, Well-Known Copco Linoman Killed Yester (Editors note note: This is the added to the flock this ysar, and day at Medford third o f a series o f articles on the there are a large number of roos- Shortage of M o n t; at Result Failure of Tav Levy In Held Responsible industries of Southern Oregon) ters. J .H. Harrington, well-known Nearly 600 pounds o f grain, egg There will be no fair in Jack, Ashland man, was electrocuted a t 1 The Smith Poultry farm, locat mash and green material is used son county this year. This decision 10 o’clock yesterday morning ed a short distance beyond the each day to feed the huge flock. was reached by th e executive | railroad tracks on Oak street, is when he acicdentally came in con Much o f the fresh food is rais committee of the fair board at a lone o f the largest industries o f its tact with a high-voltage power ed on the farm, large fields being meeting held in Medford Wednes wire while working as a lineman ,k*nd ‘n tb '8 part the state. It * 8 j(jer„ . e<j tbe growing 0f lettuce day. for the Copco company near M edJowned and c »>er* t#d b* K' ° - l ala«u- People Driving Carefully The reason «for. this is seen Shortage o f Crop» W ill econd Baseball Series ford. A charge o f over 2000 volts ----- 1 j Smith‘ wrho. 8tarted in. thi8 busi , , Twenty-five thousand eggs were through the failure of the people Boost Prices . . . . . . . .. .__. to High And Less _ Speeding Is , of Promises to be More passed through his body, and . | ness in 1919 with less than a hun- hatched in the mammoth uieuba. 0 _ <he county to vote any funds to dred chickens. Level is Prediction— *■ death followed immediately^ tor this spring. This is the largest Interesting Than Last— 1 nought I O Be Cause O f finance it with at the recent elec- For three and a half hours The farm occupies a tract of Rogue River Cherries in machine in the county, and one of Small Number o f Serious tion. If n fair were given the mon M edford and Grants Pass workmen applied resucitation ex- 19 acres, most of which is devoted the few of its kind in the state. It ey would have to come out o f the Demand in East Occurrences Strengthen Teams Sr ercises in an attempt to restore j to chicken houses and yards capable of holding 14,000 eggs at pockets of the executive commit his breathing, but to no avail^ ¡Three brooder houses with cement one time. The device is heated A prosperous year for fruit A very small number o f serious tee, it was explained by H^ O. The Southern Oregon Baseball A doctor was summoned from ; floors and yards, ten colony hous- with water and hot air kept circu growers is near at hand, according Frobach, vice.president of the accidents have occurred in Ash League will begin Season No. ? Medford immediately after the ac es part of which are movable, an lating up through the tiers o f eggs to S. D. Taylor, manager o f the- land since the first of the year, re body. Sunday afternoon, with Medford cident occurred, but arrived only incubator shed, three laying hous by three powerful fans, giuwan- Merchants who have reserved Ashland Fruit and Produce Asso cords at the police station show. at Klamath Falls and Grants Pass to find it too late. Every method es and a warehouse are a part of teed to run continuously for five There has been no fatalities re exhibit booths at the fair grounds ciation. on the Ashland diamond. that was resorted to by the crew the buildings to be found upon months without stopping^ A shortage o f crops has boost sulting from mishaps since last will have their contracts extended All indications are that this sea o f w’orkmen failed completely in the property. At the present time Mr. Smith summer, and very few injuries o f a year, and people who have spent ed the prices to such a height that son will surpass the last in inter. its attempt. money in the dance pavilion will this result is inevitable he says. Most o f the colony houses have is disposing of a large part of his any sort have been reported. est_ Both the Medford and Grants Harrington was very popular With the except.on o f the two yards, one that is used by eggs through poultry associrtions From January 1 to July 6 there receive a continuation of their Pass teams have been strengthen Rogue River crops, cherries alone ed considerably, and promise to among his fellow workmen, with the chickens and another that is in the valley, and large numbers has been 78 minor accidents re- lease until next season. are being stored away. It was decided by the board to are nearly 75 per cent below nor corded at the office. This ’ is a nake the other teams ‘sit upand whom he was better known as planted in grain or vegetables. “ D uffy.” His death is a source of Mr. Smith has occupied his small percentage, since the nor-|do away with the office o f secre mal, which means big prices for ‘.ake notice.’ Between 2000 and 2500 laying present location for four years, mal average runs much sorrow for his many friends considerably ¡n order to lighten expenses. this fruit. The local cherry crop Strong Combination hens are maintained throughout moving there from Hargadina higher than this. both there and in this city. ¡This office is now held by S. I. is almost at its normal level, Mr. The Boas will continue with The body was taken to the Pearl the year by the local raiser_ The street. He is a member o f the Ore. Taylor believes and is in excell- The months of February and jdlrown of Medford. ractically the same line-up as has An inquiry from a carnival tnt maiketing condition. .*en used during the season just Undertaking parlors in Medford only breed that is handled is the gon Poultrymen’s association, the May suffered heaviest from acci. io»ed. The combination o f players j where it will remain* until ar. Leghorn variety, which has been rOregon Accredited Breeders and dents than any other with 14 »n d icomPany regarding a contract for The fourth carload was shipped cockrels Hatchers Co-operative and the In- 15 mishaps respectively. April nade up from the Beaver cement j rangements for interment have raised from pedigreed the fair period was discouraged ¡oust'yesterday by express and will brought here from the Oregon ¡ternational Baby Chick associa. withonly six hadthe least num following the decision for no fair.' go to New Yofk and other large company, the Owens Lumber com _ 1 been made. pany and Ashland, is one o f the No information relative to the markets east o f Chicago, where Harrington lived with his family Agricultural College. In additiontion, nnd is familiar with every ber of accidents this year. this over 6000 baby chicks were branch o f the business. most powerful in the league and 1 ° " ' ■••vey street in this city. H e to ___________________________ The reason for this small pro- next opening of the grounds was Rogue River and Milton-Freewut- _ came out second in the first half ,71 survived by a widow’ and two I portion is believed to be that driv-!made nt fbe meeting. er cherries are in demand It is lidding strongly for the first- small sons besides a brother, j NfiW Phone Numb JITS ers are becoming more cautious,! Members o f the executive com - 1 expected that shipment o f one or place tabulation in the opening “ Speed” Harrington, who is em Sunday motorists nre traveling utjwittges are: C. H_ Gates, presi- two carloads more will be made O f O fifce/.i Given season. ployed by the Southern Pacific a lower rate o f speed and there is dent, S. I. Brown, secretary, A before the season is over. 1 Klamath Falls, winners of last here. ¡less tendency to speed than has C. Nininger and Earl C. Gaddis. Anr.ouncement o f the new tele Evidence that the erop is not be season’s pennant is out for this Mr. Harrison worked with the phone numbers of the county o f J. E. Thornton, Ciioten Secretary been found in years before low par is found in the fact that O f State Elk« Association prize again. There were 1 1 accidents in Fifty People Kept city electrical department here for ficials in Medford was made re during last year’s heavy produc. At Convantion Post Season Games January, 14 in February. 12 in several years, and later with the c e n t ^ Since in the new directory tion only three carloads were sent Busy Packing Fruit March, sir in A"ril. 15 la May, A purse will be given to th e! S P. the numbers o f officers are still east. J. E. Thornton, for 13 years eight in June and two in July team winning the series, which! listed under Jacksonville, the fo l The peach and pear crop, is Fifty people are now employed secretary o f Lodge 944, B_ P. O. lowing list should be saved: * has been accumulated by taking f 'g x i w c r * \ \ 7 r* c at the AsMand Fruit and Product normal an» even a b o w srvyfage, fivp roceeds o of| f I V ^ V /U l O V VV d o E. was elected secretary o f the G olf Picnic On five npr per cent, cent o f the the n proceeds Assessor— 1354. Association parking cherries for because o f abundance o f irrigat state Elks association at a con each game.' Clerk— 1356. Program Tonight shipping. Bing and Lamberts are ing water. The dry year in 182» vention held this week in Baker, f The complete schedule for the Health Officers— 1359. ! chief among the varieties being caused heavy losses to the frnit., Oregon. season follows: Members o f the Ashland Golf used, although Royal Anns are which has been remedied by Heavy Jail (Jacksonville)— 504. C. J. Grabb of Baker, was elec Club will gather this afternoon July 10— Medford at Klamath Much of Exponte of Establishing Judge— 1357. spring rains. found in smaller quantities ted president o f the association. Course it For Equipment and with their friends on the golf Falls, Grants Pass at Ashland. Nurse— 1359. Ljttle trouble has been exper*- It is necessary to pack the fruit Mr. Thornton together with H. course for another o f their plea Labor July 17.— Ashland at Klamath Recorder— 1355 ienced with disposing o f fruit in berry cups for their long jou r, H. Gillette were sent to the con- sant picnics. Five-thirty is the ney to the east. Falls, Grants Pass at Medford^ School superintendent— 1353. which has been sprayed, Mr. Tay vent.on a , represcntat.ves of the ¡time for the entertainment to be- Work on the Ashland Golf July 24— Klamath Falls at Sheriff— 1350. lor says. Many carloads shipped local lodge. They *------ ’ * .. . .. traveled over. gin> but many will arrive sooner Grants Pass, Medford at Ashland. course was begun a year ago yes- Sheriff (Tax depot.) 135. from the valley last year were con a Young People Home thousand miles by automobile, | in order to practice up for the July31— Klamath Falls at Med. twday according to a letter sent Treasurer— 1358. demned on this account. From Grants Pass returning yesterday by way o f contests which are scheduled for to members o f the golf club by ford, Ashland at Grants Pass. Although the Association does McKenzie Pass. the beard of directors. the program. August 7— Klamath Falls at not have dipping machines, the Council Holds Meet Nearly every lodge in the state Rev. H. T. Mitchelmore and six This work which includes build- Several o f these picnics * have Ashland, Medford at Grants Pass fruit is carefully washed in solu W ith Three Absent young people o f the Presbyterian August 14— Grants Pass at Kla- ing up the greens, laying the fair- _ rhornton bpp" held recently, and have nt. tions o f hydrochloric acid, soda, said and besides the large amount math Falls. Ashlapd at Medford, ways and installing over a mile of traded many people from the val- church returned several days ago and rinsing water. This process o f business that was transacted, The city council held a busy pipe, has been practically com- land. ley. Everyone is invited to go and fr° m tírants P 8*8 whpre they at' was found by colleges last year to meeting in the city hall Tuesday much time was given to entertain bring their lunches. Lew* Dodge, |t*nd*d 8 y ° un* PeoPle’B confer- August 21— Medford at Klam- P'e*ed the letter says_ be the most effective way of re ment. The Elks took part in the president o f the club announces. ence. Establishing a golf course is evening, although few important ath aFUs, Grants Pass at Ashland. moving the residue * Fourth o f July parade in that city A trip to the Oregon Caves Sun matters were decided upon due to August 28.— Klamath Falls at an expensive undertaking as a An estimated shipment o f 25 day climaxed the splendid pro. t)ie illness o f Mayor Pierce and and helped in the celebration in Jesse A. Lockhart Grants Pass, Medford at Ashland. few itemized accounts show. Kov- many other ways. gram o f entertainment and study. carloads o f peaches will be made the absence o f Councilmen Berg- When the playing schedule has en hundred dollars was spent for Died At Home Here Over forty boys and girls were this year from the Ashland asso ner and Thornton. “ Everything went o ff in fine been completed a post-season ser-;a tractor, $400 for water hose, in attendance at the camp which ciation, chiefly« to coast towns. shape, and I am sure everyone had The most important question ies o f three games will be play. | $1000 for seed, and $250 for fer- Ji se A, Lockhart, aged 67, for Was located several miles north o f A large pe^r erop is expected an excellent time,” he said this ed between the winners o f the twojtilizer. One hundred dollars went under consideration was the op- »even years a resident of this Grants Pass this fall, w ithready markets in all Rev. Mitchelmore morning. “ Quite a large repre series. In case the same team w ins;for miscellaneous tools, Several pning o f an alley from Beach to city, died at his home the was camp registrar, and reports a parts o f the country. sentation was there and together both, thej eaeue team having the ¡men have been employed on thei Vista streets, for which a petition neonle that B° U,rvard * Hnesday evening af- .very v e r v s successful u c c e s s fu l and interesting were cele •highest number o f victories dur- course, ard their wages amount to had been presented signed by for with the people ter a long period o f sickness. two-weeks. brating the convention city was Spraying Should Be jty.per cent of the people on those a large sum. ing the year will be chosen Funeral services were held Bt quite a busy place.” Started Before 1 5 t h The club was recently incorpor 'streets. No decision was reached 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon The honors which has come to at the Dodge undertaking chapel. Boy* Safe At Lake by the council and after much dis- ated under the Oregon laws. Fees Levied For , . . , cussion the city engineer was in- Mr. Thornton is one which he well The body was shipped for inter Spraying for the control o f the o f the W ood* Camp called .. , ... City Ambulance Attention o f members is which f-true ted to draw a platte o f the deserves. He has been in close ment to St. Johns, Washington. second brood worms in apples and to the $5 monthly dues )sDeets to he presented to property connection with the organization He is survived by a widow and The twenty-five boys who left pears should be started in time to ¡started the first o f July. A charge o f five dollars will be for years, and has taken an active one son. ¡holders at n later meeting. here Wednesday morning for a completely cover your orchard by made for all calls o f the new city It was announced by Council- interest in everything that has two-weeks camp at Lake o f the the 15th o f July or shortly there ambulance made within the city, Seat Sale Opens I a • a J mm f t l « I* R. ~e A A. . J Peters, r lc f S j O Sr., l a y that Lilt*» d a t claim m il' !been done b* ,ocaI '<><** Woods, arrived safely, and have after. Rumor Says Local it was decided at the regular meet T od ay a t ¡Normal ^ $100 for damage said to han Bakery Left Town established their headquarters at Due to the extreme difficulty o f ing of the city council Tuesday. j been caused to an alfalfa patch i>y Nancy Applegate the west entrance public grounds, fighting second brood worms it is An additional charge of one dol The sale of tickets for the Mcr- a ieak in the Lithia water pipes according to Homer Billings, who advisable to apply a second cover Franklin Died Last Night Bakery has not left lar per mile for each mile beyond oni Olsen play, “ Mr. Pirn Passes¡'(ould d be settled for $50. accompanied the boys to the lake. spray fo r thia brood, following ten town. the city limits will be made. By” started at the normal school | A motion was passed authoriz- The trip to the mountains was days after the first application. This rumor has made the round Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Applegate Miss Jean Atkinson, superinten-'this morning at 11:30 o’clock. 'n* the city treasurer to pay this Arsenate o f lead, two pounds o f died at her home on the Dead In o f the city recently, and the own- ¡completed without dififculty, he dent of the community hospital the powder material to the one Good progress in the sale is re claim. said dian road last night at 12 o’clock, ers o f the establishment wish to has agreed to furnish a nur ported, and the choice seats for Earl Hosier, city water super after an illness o f over a month make it clear that they are still W. P. Walter, secretary of the hundred gallons o f water will be se with all calls made by the am this play are going fast. A booth intendent was instructed to turn sufficient on pears but on apples YMCA ia in charge o f the ramp, believed to have been caused by in Ashland' bulance, and will also equip it has been in the hallway o f thej Lithia three pounds to the hundred iter into the A «'iland the flu. The rumor started it is believ with first aid supplies. should be used. building and an attendant kept hotel, ed, when the concern opened She was born August 19, 1851, ■ Sedan Fails On Those having banded trees stationed by it all day. Councilman Woods brought up and has lived in Suothern Oregon branch store in Medford. Only re Curre, W recked should check the bands every ten “ Mr. Pirn Passes By” is playing the question o f a building and jL W. Larrimore I* cently a large amount of new elec- nearly all her lifea She leaves a days from now on, destroying all VUitor in Ashland at thp norm 81 •e''oo] Thursday, zoning ordinance, which was later large circle o f friends and ac J tr ic machinery was installed in C. C' Channing of Oakland, »ccumulated worms and pupae, July 14. referred to the ordinance commit- quaintances to mourn her death. their plant herp- and the owners California, failed to judge the Neglected bands are worse than will continue to make their head tN , Prof. I. W . Larrimore o f San! Funeral services will be held curvature of the road near the j no bands at ail. it is an The city ambulance was discuaa- tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’ quarters in this city, Francisco was a visitor in Ashland Mason* To Picnic Klamath Falls junction yesterday, Spray thoroughly from now on. nounced. i recently. c v r n i i / , I He will be remembered Monday On Rogue pd, and it was decided that fees clock at the Dodge Funeral chap and today his large new sedan is! for the wor mhazard ia greater > r e by a host o f friends, as well should be charged with all calla. el. •— — •cason advances advances. George Carter and family of in an Ashland garage receiving *■ the season many who 1 were youngsters at I Ashland Masons will be guests L. P. WILCOX, She is survived by a tU ar, Mrs. Talent "were visiting Mr. Carter's I” 1 **™ 10 * h **1*7 dama|rP<1 radi>- th e tim e h< /**■' *’ ">* h* was physical education jo f the Medford Shriners at a pic- Plato Glas« W i Sarah Walker o f Second ztreet, I brother IL B Carter o f Mountain tor and fender. County Agent. director for the Southern Oregonjnic to be given next Monday at Brollan At Hardy’« and three aona, Walter Applegate Avenue on Monday. Although practically all the Chatauqua Assembly. ¡the Elks picnic ground on the o f Portland, and Ernest and Chest-J ___________ _ glass in the machine was broken Night R*peatar Arrives A large plate glass window was er Applegate o f thsi city During the time Mr. Larrimore, Rogue River, Mrs. Henry Carter and Mrs. out, Channing escaped without in- A. J. Rojtibns, arrived recently was with the Chautauqua here he All Masons in the valley are broken from the east end e f Hardy, Anna Grubb returned from a j “ nr. from Washington to take over the known as one a f the most, invited to attend this function, ac- Brothers store recently, when a Rf)y Hawley and family from pleasant visit with relatives in position o f night repeater chief proficient ins*^ "tors in the state, cording to word received at the truck backed too far toward the California are spending few California last week. Mrs. Grubb Mrs. A. M. Purves o f Iowa for the postal Telegraph Company. bis claj^ j were filled with local lodge. Coffee and ice cream building. ! weeks at present visiting Mr. says that his son, Charles Grubb, street is leaving Saturday morn Mr. Robibna ia an experiencatf tic ■ mg people, many,will be furnished and visitors are enthusiastic Boards were placed ever the op- Hawleys father V. V. Hawley and o f Turlock. Calif., has a splendid ing for Can field, Idaho to spend t r l r n p h operator, having been o f whom members and calls asked to bring whatever else they ening until new glaas can be ob-|hia siater Dr. Maud Hawley of crop o f grapes this year. Mr. two or three months with her in this business in Washington f o r by name. will need. tained. j Walker Avenue. Grubb has a large vineyard. daughter, Mrs. H. P. Towgood. "»»ny years. Delegates Home From Elks Meet Begun Year Ago % * Y ^