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MEDFORD, OREO ON, SVNDzVY, DECEMBER 18, 1910.
NO. 230
IN MEDFORD'S SOCIAL REALM
Tlu Christmas .sale ami dinner
Kiu-ii l (lie laities' Aid society ol.
JJiu First V. E. church nt tho Anglo
porn house Wednesday was a do-
ded .success. Although the day
is daik and foggy outside, inside
building there was plenty of good
ieei and everything that couid
tempi the hnier man was piovidcd.
'liio live 'J0-l'oot tublos were not suf-
ioni to accommodate .the throng
ich came to partake of the old-
liioncd dinner at the noon hour.
e In dies regret Hint numbers who
aid not ho served went away. Not-
hstnuding this, three hundred or
re dolhus were taken in from tlu-
inner. lunch and sale, which is quite
hiving to the ladies.
We take this means of thanking
e public for their liberal patronage,
editor-, of the various papers who
Uuiillv assisted us bv the use ot
ifjieir columns and each and every
?yie who in any way contributed to
.lllie success of (he occasion, 'flic
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omnung 1 ami lias iiccn greauy 111-
.ure.isfd and we hope soon, by the
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k.uwi i ,-iii.i .lljl'll WL (III imvuivu
o "nice our town with a beautiful
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new church in which tho Ladies' Aid
shall have no small part, for thoy
know no such word as failure, but
their motto is, "Bo not weary in well
doing, lor in due season yo shall
reap if yo faint not."
SECHETAHY LADIES' AID.
Tho Wednesday Study club met
last week with Mrs, English on Oak
dale avenue. A very interesting pro
gram was given, tho subject for the
afternoon being, "Art in common
things." This subjcot was divided
into sub-tonics and the ladies on the
program each gave a .short , tulle on
the part assigned to them. "Sustein
and Household Economy" was the
subject of Mrs. Vawter's talk; "Ait
in House Furnishing" was .Mrs. P. J.
Nell's; lr&. Wool had "Art in the
liiiugalow" Mrs. llollis, "Art in
Dress"; Mrs. Mears, "Art All Around
Us"; Mrs. Tattle, "Art in Everyday
Living," and Mrs. Gale, "Art in Con
versation and Letter-Writing." Af-.
Icr tho program refreshments were
served and tho alfair otok a social
turn, when the subject of art was
generally discussed among tho ladies.
The next meeting of tho club will be
held January 11 at the residence of
Mrs. Alford. The subject will be h
charge of Mrs. Parsous and will be
"Education of Women's Clubs, Pat
and Future."
The second of the Swastika
dances will be given -December 12!) in
the large hall of the Natatoriuni.
This hall has been engaged for this
occasion on account of the unusually
large, number of invitations issued
for this dance, as there will be so
many people in town during tho hol
idays. Hut nil the other dances will
be held in St. Mark's Hall. Huzel-
figg's orchestra will play.
The Juveniles held another of their
enjoyable dances Monday night nt
the "Nat." This popular club is al
ways well attended and a good time
is always assured. The ladies of the
club surprised the gentlemen on this
occasion with a supper. At 11 o'clock
there was a grand inarch and the
party was led into the large dancing
hall, whero a delicious supper was
served.
At the meeting Wednesday eve of
the Eastern Star new officers were
elected. Mrs. Lillian Woodford is
now worthy matron; Mrs. Morrioic,
associate matron; Mrs. Hargrave,
conductor; Mrs. Shearer, associate
conductor; Mrs. Klwood, secretary;
Mrs. Strang, treasurer; Mrs. Watt,
worthy patron. The date has not
yet been set for installation,
On account of illness, Mrs. Gale
was uuablo to entertain the Monday
Bridge club at her home last week.
and iMrs. Couro Fioro was hostess at
tho homo of Mrs. Edgar Hater. Mrs.
Tonilin, with the highest score, won
the prize, u, pretty brass tray. The
club meets this week with Mrs. Run.
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Mr. A. A. Davis and wiiV and Mr.
Scott Davis, wife and daughter left
for California Inst, week. They will
make a short stop in San Fnuicisco
uid then go to Los Angeles, where
they will remain during tho winter
months.
Mrs. Gale is quite ill with tonsi-litis.
Christmas exercises will bo held
at tho Baptist church Thursday
night. This is to be a "giving"
Christmas and there will bo a mis
sion box, each class of the Sunday
school giving their offering at that
time.
Tho friends of Mrs. Nelson neo
Pearl Webb) will learn with regret
of the death of her 4-year-o!d
daughter of diphtheria. Mrs. Nelson
lived in Medford many years and has
a host of friends here.
The friends of .Mr. Fred Cummings
were greatly surprised last week to
learn that he had become a benedict
.Mrs. Cuniniings is expected to arrive
soon in Medford.
The Five Hundred club was enter
tained Friday afternoon at the resi
dence, of Mrs. Houck. This will be
the last meeting of the club until
after Christmas.
Dr. Phipps and his sistei left on,
Thursday for Los Aifo'cs Cnlr
where they will spend 'he winter
VI r. Vernon Vawter is not expect
ed 'home until after Christmas. He
is o member of tho University Glee
chili, which is making its annual tour.
iVlr. 'and Mrs. Charles W. Palm left
foi; California last week, whero they
willl make a short visit before start-
in; on their trip around the world.
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'Mr. W. II. Sterling and son of Chi
eugo are spending some time in Hie.
valley. Mr. Sterling is interested in
tU ranch near Central Point.
Mr. Deuel left last week for an ex
tended trip. Ho expects to bo away
rlhroo months and will travel through
"tho cast and south.
Mr. J. A. McAllister of Buffalo,
h N. Y., was a guest at the homo of
Mr. und Mrs. E. E. Goro for a fow
days last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Pelton of
Sams Valley wero the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. J. W. Lawton last week.
Dr. ltoddy loft for Portland last
week.
Dr. Piekel returned Saturday from
Portland, where ho has been attend
ing a meeting of tho state board of
health.
Tho Ladies' Aid of the Christian
church met with Mrs. Bon Garnet
last Wednesday. The Aid will not
meet again until nftcr the holidavs.
Mr. and ,Mrs. Gerard Taillandor
expect to take possession of their
new home on Oakdale avonuo this
week.
Dr. and Mrs. Page have returned
from nil eastern trip. While away
thoy visited their old homo in Ver
mont. Mrs. Jacks of Albany loft for her
homo Friday. While in Medford she
was tho guest of Mrs. II. G. Wort
man. Mrs. Burko leaves this week for
Pasadena, whore she will join her
daughter and spend tho winter.
Mr. 1?. A. Parsons returned last
week from an eastern trip.
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Tho object of this trade event at this unusual time of the year for holding salt's is" to'rOduce this stuck ul oh'eo boWro the dull days of midwinter slriko us. Wo have decided thai bo
fore Christmas when every merchant is naturally expecting his highest profits is the best time to reduce stock. Wo prefer nbw, when business is notie, to later whon it is not, Half
of this present stock should be sold before the night of Christmas ovo. If low prices are any inducement to this community (and wo know thoy are the greatest of inducements, to
all thrifty people) this result will be accomplished. Hight now when you most need the goods for winter's needs right now in tho face of Christmas when gift-buying is a necessity
right now when every stock is complete and at its best, we offer you this peerless opportunity of saving money -much money on every before-Christmas purchase. Every lino
of goods in the store will have its special bargain inducements every day. If one bargain lot is closed out we'll create ipiotlter lot to take its place. We can't tell you of all tho bar
gain offerings in this- advertisement. We can only example a few. What you want is here, and when you come you'll sec it at a less price than you will bo asked to pay for the same
goods elsewhere. Extra salespeople have been engaged to wait upon yon. . .,auit .,i vuijcnw!f.xriAi.'Mtou i
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XMAS SUITS, CLOAKS AND SKIRTS HALF PRICE
We have an extra large and fine line assorted dress fabrics, especially in serges,
broadcloths and zibelinos which have just been received. These, with the rest of
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supply your wants for miiuy seasons to conic, for the prices quoted anuot be dupli-
cntod even at wholesale, owing to the groat increase in (ho most of production.
ode Suitings 39c 7.c Suitings 59c ijiLlio Suitina 98c
fi.rc Suitings 49c $1.00 Suitings 79c .f'J.OO Suitings $1.39 1
EXCEPTIONAL PRICES ON DRESS GOODS AND SILKS
We have a tremendous amo.unt of suits, cloaks and children's wear to bo disposed ',
of to make room for an unusually largo order of spring uud hummer goods, and the
result is prices thut must ho seen to be appreciated. Serges, Panamas, Voiles,;
Mroadcloths, Diagonals, all tho latest cloths. $ 3,.r() Skirts $ 5.00 !
$ fi.OI) Skirts $ 3.50 $30.00 Suit values. .$15.00 $13.00 Skirls $ 7.50'
$10.00 Suit values.. $18.50 $20.0(1 Suit values. .$10.09 $10.00 Skirts $6.50;
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a bargain price.
CHRISTMAS
J HANDKERCHIEFS CHEAP
Never before have vou seen the prices of;
Christmas
Christmas.
handkerchiefs cut before !
SILKS FOR CHRISTMAS
The salo prices place tho newest silks with
in the reach of all. Stocks aro very
complete with all the newest.
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We have double the stock we care to carry, (bus we
ciil the price to the quirk on this line. Don't ge( wet ami Z
take cold- theie is no use of it thoy aro within tin
reach of all.
$l.',r values 95c
$!..')() Milucs $1.00
$'2.00 values $1.29$
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We aro showing hundreds of little fancy articles all
are for some useful purpose any one will delight the
housewife or the young lady all are in this sale at vor,
low prices. IT WILL BE WORTH A VISIT TO THIS
STORE IN ORDER TO SEE THIS LINE OF FANCY;
GOODS.
XMAS GLOVES AND MITTENS
In this line vou want something serviceable, durable, X
and you waul to get them at an institution wliero you
know the materials to be right. We have the Sunday
l.iiul u'n Ihiwi llui evcrv-diiv kind, and wo have the drcss-
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up kind. Every pair reduced to cost, and in a number jf?
cases lc-.
$1 Chamosctli'-. (lovc.79c 7"u- Chnniosette Glows. 59ci
$l.r0 ascot kid gloves 1.19 .Vie Cliamosettc Glocs.39c?
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HOSIERY BARGAINS
Hose make good Christmas gilts. Sae money b com
ing to the Holiday Sale.
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fa new drc-i. tliiui now, while the assortments aro cwm-i;
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XMAS NECKWEAR, HOSIERY, ETC.
Fashion's dictates are here shown in a dipluv never betoro e(iialud in this suc-
X lion and at prices thut will pnral.vze the oifcring ot the otheis.
i All ;i."e values 111 Ties, sale 25c
X All 2'jc Guaranteed Ladies' Howe
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X "UNDERWEAR" THE ITEM OF THE HOUR
? And now is the time to complete vour outfit for the winter at prices
make it worth while to buv lor the Inline.
! Mest $1.2") .Men's Woolen I iiderwear, -ale, garment 95c
X Host (i.")(i and .'()c Men's Cotton Ribbed I'udurvwnr, gaiiuent.39c
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XMAS SALE OF NOTIONS
You will find everything in the little knicknai-k-, u-tul auad onin
nieiital. and all the multitude of little thing- tint ale - handy to h..w
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HOUSE DRESSES, KIMONOS, ETC.
Come in Jnr their -liare l' the cat, and vou can socuro tho warm and
((nii'iii tabic, peilect titling kind at the pine th.it the goods would cot
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