CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN VOLUME Xl 3' CENTRAL POINT. OREGON. ta Musings^ By the Editor ft. J three gates If you are tempted to reveal A tale to you some one has told About another, make it pass. Before you speak, three gates of gold, These narrow gates: First, "Is it true?’’ Then, "Is it needful?’’ And the next Is last and narrowest, "Ig it kind?" And if to reach your lips at last It passes through those gateway.« three, Then you may tell the tale, nor fear What the result of speech may b* —Arabian. Young Couple Buy ATHLETIC FIELD Store Here Once ID SCHOOL DISI. Owned by Jones At the regular monthly meeting The grocery store next door to of the city council Monday night the matter of the closing of the portion the postoffice, formerly owned and of South Fifth street extending operated by Roy F. Jones, was this Ask- south from Cedar street and also an week purchased by William took with and wife of prospect, who alley extending from this portion of Fifth street to Fourth street, was possession Monday morning. Mr. Askwith has been manager of taken up. • A public hearing had been called on this matter for this the Grieves’ store and resort at Pros­ meeting, but no one appeared, The pect and his wife was deputy post­ council therefore proceeded to pass master at that place. Mrs. Askwith is well known here as the former an ordinance vacating this street Miss Geraldine Tex, daughter of our and alley. genial city recorder. "Jerry”, as The council then took up the mat- she is known to her many friends, The events in this town during ter of selling the vacant land lying was born and raised in Central the past month or two bring home east of the high school to the school Point, where she graduated from to our minds the truth of the above district for an athletic field, Some high school several years ago and little verse. More unnecessary time ago Mayor Powell had taken ’ h she was active in church and heartaches; more sorrow and more this matter up with the school social circles. pain has come to innocent people board and an agreement aa to price The new firm, ‘Bill and Jerry", than was anyways justified by the and terms had been reached. The as they are familiarly known, state facts by the untruthful, unneedful council voted unanimously to au­ that ’bey intend to remodel the and unkind stories which have thorize the mayor and recorder to store as soon aa possible. Both are passed from mouth to mouth recent­ I draw up a deed o( the property and low very busy going back and forth ly. It is true a once loved and res­ present the same to. the school between here and Prospect, closing pected business man of our town hoard. The school board had agreed up their affairs there, besides keep­ has fallen by the wayside. A jury to pay the city the nominal price of ing the local store open dally. Mrs. of his peers has found him guilty of $25.00 for the land, together with Peggy Palmer, who has been assist­ practices unworthy of true manhood. all legal costs connected with the ing in the store for several wetjks. But in spite of all that, shall half a transfer, a total of $36.50. win remain for the present. Tne Tuesday evening Mayor Powell lifetime of spotless reputation; of civic endeavor; of charity for ail. delivered the completed deed to the school board at its regular meeting Civic Club to count as nothing? • • • and received a warrant for full pay­ > Sponsor League But in all this unpleasantness ment as agreed. Thus is brought there is a lesson we hope will be to a pleasant close a matter which For Young Boys taken to heart by every man and ha» been hanging fire for several boy, every woman and girl in our years. The Central Point school At their regular meeting Wednes­ community. As that beloved poet of now has a tract of land of sufficient the home, Guest, so truthfully said: size for a fine athletic field. The day afternoon the Civic Club voted land can easily be drained and to sponsor a softball league f°r You ought to be fine for the sake leveled and a fence erected if de­ boys from 8 to 14 years of age. The of the folks sired. Also a grandstand. The land club will furnish balls, bats and Who think you are fine. was of almost no value to the city other equipment provided such a If others have faith in you doubly as the soil is very poor, with hard­ league can be formed. It is be­ you’re bound pan near the surface, making it al­ lieved that such a league will be of To stick to th« line. most unsalable for residential pur­ much benefit for the siuaVar boys It's not only on you that dishonor poses. of this city a« it will provide clean, descends; The council also authorized the Innocent sport to occupy their time You can’t hurt yourself without purchase from the city of Medford during vacation. hurting your friends. The plan iH to organize at least of whatever 6-inch cast iron pine four teams (or more if there are may he necessary to complete the sak< ‘ You ought to be true for the repair of the water main on Fourth enough boys turn out) and arrange of the folks street, which ha« been found to be a schedule of games between the Who believe you are true. different teams during the sum­ You should never stoop to a deed in bad condition. mer. It Is hoped that prizes can be that your friends offered by the merchants or others Think you wouldn’t do. Home Artists Will interested for the winning teams at If you’re false to yourself, be th” Give Circus Here the end of the season. blemish but small. A meeting of all boys from 8 to You have injured your friends; you've been false to them Patronize your home enterprises 14 has been called at the school all. first. A Circus is coming to town grounds for Monday evening at 5:00 Monday, June 12. at the corner of o’clock, at which time tryou's for For friendship, my boy, is a bond 6th and Oak streets. All the usual the teams will be given. Parents of between men circus attractions will be present— boys of proper age who wish to see That is founded on truth; side shows, and all the different their boys Interested in clean sports it believes jn the best in the one* ways to spend money, so bring a fat are urged to havP them turn out at that it loves. that time. AB playing will be under pocketbook. Whether old man or youth; proper supervision so that there will There will be no attraction cost ­ And the stern rule it lays down for ing more than a penny. Posters are be no danger of any of the boys me and for you out on the various telephone poles getting hurt. Is to be what our friends think we are, through and through. and also on Peart’s blacksmith shop) telling more about this wonderful . • • • united show. And to the young men who were For further information see Doro­ involved in the recent unpleasant­ Miss Georgia Lindley is attend­ ness we want to say that the facts thy, Anna, Ruth. Beverly. Pat, Grace ing Summer Bible School in Med­ or Charlotte. Performance will be disclosed in the court room were ford. far from creditable to them all. gin at 1 o’cock. Yon will be sur­ prised at the local talent and we While youth may be pleaded as an Mrs. James Cornutt underwent a excuse for many things, these boys promise you that you will get your major operation In a Portland hos- money ’ s worth. were surely old enough to know pitsi last week. Mr. Cornutt re­ better. By their careless indulgence turned to Portland Sunday to be and thoughtless yielding to tempta­ New Eye Specialist with her. tion they have had a hand in bring­ Moves to Medford ing sorrow into Innocent lives. They Mr. and Mrs. William Ask with, have injured people who have ever A newcomer to Medford profes­ who recently purchased the Jones been good to them. Let us hope sional circles is Dr. Frank A. Free- grocery, will make thelr home with the lesson will be well learned and burger, optometric eye specialist, of Mrs. Askwith's parents, City Re- they will never again bo guilty of Portland, who arrived recently with corder and Mrs. Guy Tex for a short such disgrace. his wife and little daughter Patricia time. i to make their home there. Dr. Free- New comers in Central Point are And to the nian who is soon to burger is a graduate of Northern begin the payment for his crime we I’acific College of Optometry anti J E. Cooper and family who moved want io say that we hope the tint“ has been in practice in Portland for Into the Bowies place, C. I. Jones will soon come when you can again 11 years. He was also instructor tn and family who moved Into the return to your loved one*—a man | the college at one time. Dr. Free- Earl Leever house. Mr. and Mrs. who has learned well his lesson: l burger has retained his office in Otto Poletelk and family who are who has paid the price and who is Portland which he has left in charge living in the Armstrong house. Jack once more prepared to face the of a competent optometrist. His of­ Gillaspey and family are living in world in honor. fice at 213 E. Main, Medford, where the hous(> by the pArk known as the Faber house. he has the most fully equipped office Chas E. Walker, wife and grand­ In southern Oregon. Dr. Freeburg- Melvin Johnson had the misfort- children of Seattle, where he i* er will not only be an addition to nne while working with an ax to cut operating a candy factory specializ­ the professional circle but h” and ing in high grade chocolates, made his wife will also be active in social his foot badly, cutting off some of the honc on his Instep and necessit­ a stop In Central Point yesterday to and civic affairs. ating the taking of 15 stitches. He inquire for former acquaintances was taken to the Sacred Heart hos­ and friends. Mr. and .Mrs. Walker pital Saturday and returned home Graduates! were newly-weds and lived near the Monday. He suffered intensely at water tank 29 years ago. Mr. Walk­ o’ -r first but is In 1”*« pain now er was a member of the chofr at th- Now thut graduation Church of Christ, where Rev. Sicka- Why not get busy Mrs. Ida Berry of Ashland has foo, was pastor, The Walkers were and help the elders build up and beautify purchased the Jake Myers place. enroute to the Exposition. Mrs. Berry formerly run a cafe In Central Point? Mrs. Robert Moore and daughter FARMERS AND Utt ITGROMF.RS the Peart building, while here she made many friends In the commun­ Maxine have left to join Mrs BANK (Deposit« Insured) Moore-» husband In Klamath Tails. ity. NUMBER 35 THURSDAY. JUNE 3. 1*W W.R.C. Celebrates Five Birthdays Wtn. H. Harrison Woman's Re­ lief Corps met Saturday, June 3, in all-day session with good attend­ ance. Birthdays tor the second quarter were observed at noon with a delicious covered dish luncheon. Table decorations were of roses, a large and beautifully decorated birthday cake gracing the center of the ta'-le. it was prepared by Mrs. Mary Qonderman. Those having birthdays during this quarter were Mesdanies Powell, Kilburn, Farra, Merritt and Richardson. Guests from the Gold Hill group who responded tu the invitation to meet with us were, President. Mrs. ! Willie McLean. Mrs. Madge Dor- 1 man and Mrs. Millie Walker. Mayor A. E. Powell arrived on the scene at eleven o’clock and en- tertaained the assemblage with a group of songs, accompanied on the organ by himself. Tills courtesy was greatly appreciated. The business session opened at 2 o’clock. Plans are developing for holding a bazaar some time later in the season. The program ot entertainment was on the theme of "Our Flag." with reading by Mesdanies Merritt, Minnick and Lawrence. new store will be called the Central Point Market. Mr. Askwith has had a number of years' experience in the grocery business before coming here and state» that be hopes to build up a good business here. Roth he and his wife have many friends in this city who will welcome them to our busl- ■less circle. Their slogan will be. "prompt, courteous service, good merchandise at fair prices." The sale was made through Guy Tex, who assisted in closing the deal, which consisted of purchase ot the stock on hand and the leasing of the building and fixtures. Mr. Tex states that he will have no personal connection with the new firm, mere­ ly assisting them in the purchase of the business. Mr. and Mrs. Askwith will stay at the Tex home until they can find a house to suit them. They plan to buy a home here as soon as possible and to become permanent residents. The American joins their many friends in extending a welcome to Mrs. Freda Lawrence gave a re­ the new firm and hopes for their port on the state convention recent­ success here. ly held In Portland. Mrs. Eva Lough of Medford was elected press corres­ pondent and Mrs. Lawrence chair- Chamber Speakers man of the executive board, The Urge Cooperation remaining time was given to pleas­ ing remarks from our guests and a I little contest put on by Patriotic In- The Jacksn County Chamber of I structoc Mrs. Smlth, in which the Commerce held a well-attended and winner was Mrs. Gleason. enthusiastic meeting in the base­ attention During the afternoon ment dining room of the Medford was called to the flags belonging to Hotel Tuesday evening, with Presid­ the corps, They only have 13 atar» ent Glenn Jackson presiding. The and one has the star« in a circle. object of the meeting was to listen They have one nice flag presented to a report on a questlonalre recent­ to them by the widow of "Uncle ly sent out by the president to the Billy’’ Hoagland, a Civil War veter­ members of the board of director« an, formerly of this city. asking them to vote on several —Mrs. Mattie Smith. major problems concerning the next year’» program for the chamber. President Jackson anounced thut Old Officers to a majority of the directors had voted in favor of cutting down on Hold for Term some of the work heretofore being handled through the chamber office and to stress closer cooperation with The Civic club held their regular agricultural and timber Interests, meeting Wednesday afternoon. Elec­ A number of very interesting tion of officers was scheduled, but by County by a unanimouns vote the old offi­ speeches were given Agent Fowler, W. A. Gates, Frank cers were re-elected with the excep­ Hull, Cole Holmes, Bob Norris and tion of treasurer, there being a va­ others. The underlying theme of all cancy In that office. Mrs. George the speeches was the need of better Fox was chosen for till» office. cooperation Attention was called to The club has taken up ■ new pro­ the fact that In the hard days fol­ ject for the coming summer and is lowing the boom of 1910, it was the sponsoring a softball league for the hearty spirit of cooperation and younger boys. This Is just for the faith in their city which enabled purpose of providing a good time those men to bring the city to Its for the younger group during the present prosperous condition. South­ summer. The club would appreciate ern Oregon was noted throughout it if the mothers of this group would the northwest at that time for H" meet with them occasionally and community spirit, and all the speak­ give their ideas on the club's pro- ers urged a revival of that spirit to­ jects. day. It was suggested by a business At the close of the meeting a vote man of the city that a croquet set was taken which showed the busi­ be purchased by the club, He be­ ness men present to be unanimously lieved that the lots by the drinking in favor of going forward with th” fountain by the fire hall might be work of the chamber in its endeavor obtained and thought that a number to sell our county at Its full value of the youths of the city would help to the visitors who come to our clean them up. Anyone wishing to doors. help with this undertaking may leave word at The American office. Mr. Warren Patterson received This game would be open to anyone, the sad news of the death of his young or old who wished to play. uncle in California. Mr. and Mrs. It wag voted to serve a fish din Patterson left Wednesday morning ner to the Sportsmen’s club at any to attend funeral. time set by that club. After the business meeting re- Horn May 16, to Mr. and Mrs. freshments of sandwiches, cookies Tom Vella of Sonoma a baby daugh- and punch were served by Mt«. Web­ ter named Maria Joanna. ster and Mrs. Blther which were Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Skellenger, much enjoyed. I lately returned from Los Angeles. where they were in the house mov­ fo Parents ing busines for a number of years, and are again located tn the Sams Please have your boys, ranging Valley district where they lived be­ from * to II yes re of age, re- fore going south. Mr. and Mrs. port to the high school bnseball Skellenger have leased the Vincent field next Monday night at 5:00 400-acre place and will again be for the tryout for the o'clock close to the soil. The sight» and soft ball teams for the purpose of activities of the metropolis become starting a softball league which tiresome to most folk« after a wh>!< will he s pon «or