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TV XI v?,r$wr 8 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, MONDAY, OCTOBER, .10, 1910. Ti MRS. WHITEHEAD PASSES AWAY BANKER SAYS SUPREME COURT BONDS LOOK GOOD! OPENS NEW TERM ( . For Twenty Years She Has Been a Resident of Hcdford Funeral This Afternoon Interment Will Take Place at Athena, Or. President of First attonal of Cleve land Is Well Pleased With City and Valley and Says He Will Take Bonds. . Presidcd Over Temporarily by John M. Harlan as Senior Associate Justice Charles E. Hughes Is Sworn In. 10 acre j39Tfi &- v if W 'V , f Ono of Hertford's most respected nnd beloved matrons has pnsscd to Hint " bounio from which no trav crer rotnrus," in the porsounu;e of Mrs. R. H. Whitehead, who died at half past sovon Sunday morning. Her death came as n shock to the family and hosts of friends in -Hcdford. She had been sick with n. se A'cfc sttsek 6f uncunionla since Tlursdny, but yesterday morning she said that s.he felt bettor. An hour snyinc this she breathed her last. Mrs. Whitehead was at the time of her death 50 years and 10 days old. For-20 yonrs she has lived ic Medford. Sho was born in Rock county, Wisconsin, and was mar married to R, R. Whitehead in Colu sa county, California, on De cember 25, 1875. Soon nftcr their marriage the couple moved to Athe na, Oregon, where they made their home until coming to Medford. Mrs. Whitehead is survived by her husband, R. H. Whitehead, a well known banker and business man of Medford, her daughter, Mrs. Grace Whitehead Norman of Ashland and her sister, Miss Louise C. Johnson of Los Angeles. All three were pros ent at the bedside when Mrs. White head died. Mrs. Johnson having been stunmoney by wire from her home in Los Angeles. The funeral will take place at the undertaking parlors of Weeks and .McGownn at 3 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. L. F. Belknap, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal ohurch offi ciated. Only members of the family and ImmedlateS friends will be present at the services. The body will be taken for interment to the graveyard at Athena, Oregon, where two sons are buried. It was the wish of Mrs. Whitehead thnt sho be buried beside her two boys, both cf whom died at Athena a number of -.years ago. REAL ESTATE HEW PLAY TAG. (Continued from Page 1.) "Medford Is n good, substantial town. Wo will take your bonds," Bald H. A. Nophor, presldont of tlio First National bank of Clcovland, O., when In Medford Saturday. City Recordor Robert Telfor took tho visitor and his wife In tow on their arrival and showed them Medford and the sur rounding country with tho happy re- WASHINGTON, Oct. 10. The su premo court of tho nitcd States pro sided ovor temporarily by John M. Harlan as senior associate justicj, ( opened tho October torm today and preparo for what is likely to po down in history as one of tho moat importnut in yoars the record of thut suits Just. mentioned. Mr. Nophor'aj judicial body. bank has already taken $24,000 of Charles Evans "Hughes took the Medford's Improvement bonds and I onth of office and was seated al $15,000 worth of water bonds. At-1 tho oxtremo left of tho bench in tho though tho bank had agreed to buy tho bonds, It awaited Mr. Nophcr's investigation beforo making final ac ceptance of them. Mr. Nopher stat ed to Medford's city recorder that tho First National bank of Cleveland would be a consistent buyer of Med ford bonds in the future. BOWERMAN HERE SOON. (Continued trcm Pag 1.) cated might help them a little. Tho chaso is much In the nature of the big stunts pulled off in a city when some newspaper springs the "myste rious Mr. Raffles." If he be here, he is keeping his Identity dark. PETITION OF PATTERSON FILED trict, left today for eastern Oregon. He plans an aggresslvo fight against Lafferty, Is confident of carrying Portland and thinks ho has excellent prospects of success. Robert G. Smith, who Is opposing Congressman Hawley, begins an ac tive canvass of the First district this week. He Is an orator of note and will make the tariff his leading is sue. Ex-Senator John M. Gearin and other speakers of note will assist Mr. MADEN'S SPITZENBERGS ARE BEST IN VALLEY The committee selected by the Medford Commercial club to select a car of prize winning apples .to be sent to the National Apple show were unanimous in saying thnt the Spitzenberg apples grown on the or chard of Mr. Madden surpass an thing else to be found in the valley this year. Indeed, it is very doubtful, as one of them said, if there ever were ap ples their equal grown anywhere in the world. This coming from one of the best judges of fruit to be found in the vnllev, is a very great compliment and especially as this is Mr. Mad den's first experience in the orchard industry. RAILROAD WILL BE COMPLETED (Continued from Page 1.) Although Joshua Patterson, coun ty commissioner, has not announced publicly that he will run on an In dependent ticket In an endeavor to "come back," having been defeated at the primaries, petitions asking that Ills name be placed on tho ballot are being circulated In Ashland. One pe tition circulated in Talent was filed Monday morning with the county clerk. Mr. Patterson has already been dubbed tho "Jeffries of Jack son" can ho "come back?" east stop upsetting business condi tions and the money market again becomes normal we will recommence construction work on the Pacific and Eastern which was checked at Butte Falls. True, it is, we can get money now, but at a rate whifh makes it prohibitive. But the Pa cific and Eastern is to be complet ed to a connection with the Oregon Trunk and as early as possible. "I am very much surprised at the growth mado by Medford during the few months intervenine since mv last visit in June. Medford is cer tainly one of the best towns I know of for its size. "The Rogue River valley is well worth tapping by any railroad and tho Pacific and Eastern will bo completed SONG AND DANCE ARTISTS APPEARING AT THE ISIS. Lm BAt-va a .a mite .gitt;agfaatyAijajKa3Ki K3t Mk''' KbbtL. -W Vf ? , ) (fJK JCl B (Mr' liaH tw.-WiM -BlHMkaBBBBBBBKS ' Si , i'vJB 1 3LA t M'm-B1 place customarily occupied by thn last commissioned of the justice . When this impressive ceremony was completed tho court heard motioiiR. Justice Harlan thereupon nuuouuced the doath of Chief Justice Fuller during tho recess and the court ad journed out of respect to his mem ory. The usual practice of adjourn ing to call upon the president was dispensed with as President Taft was not in the city. Tho real work of tho court will begin tomorrow whenn enscs will be heard. Including Justice Hughes there were only soven of the justices on the bench, the plnco formerly occu pied by Justice Moody being vacant, and another vacancv occurring n the result of the death of chief Jus tice Fuller. These vacancies cannot be filled until appointments have been mnde by President Tnft nnd confirmed by the senate. In accordance with the tradition of tho supreme court the justices as sembled in the robing room whence thewj- were they were escorted to the chamber by the marchal, J. II. Wright. It was in the robing room that tho first oath was taken by ex-ovcrnor Hughes. This wns tho usual oath to support and defend the constitution and was taken in the presence of the other justices only. This having been administered the procession formed to enter the su premo court chnmbcr, the justices taking their places in the line nc cordinc to seniority. Ex-Governor Huches, ns jet with out his new title, followed nt the end of the procession. Upon entering the chamber he took his seat at tho clerk's desk in accordance with the procedure that has been followed for many years. Jnstaco Harlan, after the court opened, announced thnt,Mr. Hughes of New York, who had been commis sioned a judge of the court, wns present. He then directed the clerk. Jnmes H. McKonnoy, to rend the commission. Following this, Justice Hnrlan directed that tho oath of of fice bo adtnniisjered. This wns done by the clerk, Mr. Hughes in a firm voice, saying, "I, Charles Evans Hushes, do solemnly swear that I will administer justice without respect lo persons, and do equal right to the poor and to the rich, and that I will faithfully and mpartally d discharge nvapofkta- vcoiofdo cc and perform nil the duties incumbent on mo ns assocint cjustice of the supreme court of the United Stntes according to the best of my ability and understanding, agreeably to tho constitution arid laws of the United States. So help mo God." The marshal then shook hands with the new justice, nccording to custom and escorted him to his sent on the extreme left of the bench. As ho sat down Justice Holmes, occupying tho I next chair shook hands with him and the other justices bowed without ris ing. -f f TOO LATE TU CLASSIFY. TR RENT Cottage on pavement, Tofo, Ore. 180. FOR RENT In private home, large neatly furnished front bed room, with closet and bath; close in; phono 2455. 521 West nnmilton. FOR SALE One registered Angora Buck, clipped 14 3-4 pounds mo hair last season. Address Chas. Gilchrist, Sams Valley. 180 WANTED A Chinamnn, first class cook; came from San Frnnoisco, wants position. Address "Loo," -241 Front street. 175. LA J0IE WINS BIG AUTO FOR HITTING NEW YORK, Oct. 10. A big red automobile, prize for (ho highest hit ting average in either tho American or National lenguo, probably will bo awarded to Napoleon La Joio today, althought his right to it is seriously Orchard Tracts IN PERRY'S SUBDIVISION JUST OUTSIDE OP TOWN IWo have u fow tca-ncro tracts aiid one 'tO-ncro tract yet unsold; dO-acre tract lias Beautiful Oak grove for buildiuft sites,, pood house, barn, windmill, Kasolino cn ghio and everything convenient; there is no bettor land in tho Roguo River Valley; no better location for an ideal home. If you want a good piece of 1 and or bountiful homo, see our one-acre tracts in tho big Oak grove. Prices are lower than anything in the valley, considering location and quality of soil. Call on J. A. Perry, owner, or have your agent show you these tracts. cr T t A JLJLV-UV. JL ' "3 604 W. Main Street, Medford, Ore. $50 IN GOLD $50 To be Given Away by The Medford Mail Tribune The Special Offer Prize Tho $60.00 In Gold will bo divided nmong tho two dis tricts. Twcnty-flvo DollarB will bo prosontod to tho ONE candldato In each dUtrlct who earns tho Largest Spoclal Offor Ballot In her district during this offor EVERY CANDIDATE HAS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO WIN ONE OF THESE EXTRA PRIZES. The Regular Prizes CAPITAL PRIZE Ono Uulck Ilvo-paHsongor touring car. Two beautiful Upright rianos. Two $100 Diamond Rings, Two Ladles' Gold Watchos, 15 Jowela. Two llunlncss Scholarships, Nine Valuable Prizes Given Away October 24 1910 Value of Special Ballots Price Now Bub. Old Sub. Ono month ? 0.50 700 350 Two months 1.00 1,400 700 Threo monthB In advanco 1.50 3,000 1,500 Six months In advanco 2.50 7,000 3.G00 Ono yoar In advnnco 5.00 15,000 7,500 Two years in advanco 10.00 40,000 20,000 WKEKIiY, J1Y MAIL. Prlco. Now Sub. Qld Sub. Ono year In advanco I 1.50 3,000 1,600 Two yoars In advanco 3.00 7,000 3,500 All old subscribers ot tho Wcokly paying tholr arrearages, changing to tho DAILY, will bo considered now subscribers and ballots Issuod accordingly. GREAT SPEGIAL OFFER Special Offer Closes Oct. 15, 1910 Contest Closes October 29, 1910 For ono week only, beginning Monday, October 8, and ondln g Saturday, Octobor 15, 1910, In addition to tho votes given on subscriptions according to tho regular schedule, wo mako tho fol lowing offor; Wo will glvo to each and ovory contestant an oxtra ballot o f 100,000 votos who turns Into tho Mall Trlbuno offlco flvo NEW twolvo-month dally subscriptions botwoon Monday, Octobor 8, and Saturday, Octobor 15, 1010. Wo will glvo to each and ovory contestant an extra ballot of 5 0,000 votes who turns In flvo NEW six-month dally subscriptions botweon tho above dates, V DO NOT HOLD OUT SUBSCRIPTIONS. This Is an oDDortuntty to obtain a groat many votes by a lit tlo offort. Tho subscriptions should not bo hold back until the last day, but should bo turned in as secured, FOR AT NO TIME IN THE CONTEST WILL A YEAR'S SUBSCRIPTION HAVE A GREATER VOTE VALUE THAN DURING THIS SPECIAL OFFER. DISTRIBUTION OF SPECIAL PRIZES, To tho ono cwidldate In ench district who earns the largest Special Offer Hullot in her dUtrlrt during tWs offor we will present TWKNTY-FIVK DOLLARS IN GOLD. , Thi is tKe Greatest Offer ol tHe Contest. Address CONTKSI U!LlAtviPTUc-JW i, The Medford Mail Tribune. doubted by many fans. Ajb .. c -!-' I A r.