Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, March 22, 1911, Image 5

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Newspaper Page Text.-. fHimnmaWfrfVftrttrtt t?'"' MEDFGRE MAIL TRIBUNE, ftiTCDFORD, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1911. PAGE FIVE LOCAL AND PERSONAL I G. H. Pnlmer of Preatcott, Ariz., nrrlved yesterdny on business. M. W. Page of Ventura. Cnl.. In n Medford visitor. A. R. O'Lcary of Grants Pass Is n Medford visitor. Are you looking for n house? 1 I have It. Aro you looking for a lot? 1 have It. Aro you looklnc for n : ranch? I have It. Como see Tumy at ! 201 Garnott-Corey Dulldlng. 312 C. M. Speck of Spokane arrived yesterday to visit friends. Will sell my home and somo fur- nlturo; homo valued low at $5,000; nil for $3,650 cash for quick sale. Address J. Owner caro this office, tf C. Richardson of Fargo, N. D., Is a buslifess visitor In Medford this week. Do you want 14 lota 00x145 each, for ?240d on easy terms? C. W. II. Everhard, 212 Fruitgrowers Rank hldg. tf Mr. nnd Mrs. W. T. Wellls of Elm- wood, 111., aro looking over tho valluy with the view of purchasing In this vicinity. All kinds of bindery work dono at Mall Trlbun) office. Harry Hanson of Ilutto, Mont., Is In this city on mining business for a few dayB. Do you want 5 acres In nlfalfa, one mile south of Main street, choap? C. W. H. Everhurd, 212 Fruitgrowers Bank bldg. tf W. M. Arnold of Butte Is a business visitor In Medford this week. Ashland Steam Landry, Medford office, phono No. 1201. tf. H. F. Pohland of Ashland was In Medford on business yesterday. Two and one-half acres In alfalfa ono mile south of Washington school, easy terms. A. W. II. Everhard, 212 Fruitgrowers' Bank bldg. tf Clarence Downer of Chicago Is so journing In Medford. Looso leaf ledgers mado In Medford at the Mall Tribune office. E. A. Johnson of Itockford, 111., Is a recent arrival from tho east. Seo R. A. Holmes, Tho Insuranco Man, Over Jackson County bank. tf. Miss Lorettn Vawter Is visiting Medford friends. Miss Vawter re cently arrived from Oakland. Medford local Socialist party meets every Sunday night at 7:30 at Smith's hall on North Grapo street. Evoryhody Invited. tf. Miss Dorothy Plorco of San Fran cisco Is visiting In Medford. Helchstoln for wood. Ynrd corner Fir and Tenth. 329 D. Laffargo of Rockford, 111., Is spending several days In Medford. Tho management of the Louvre cafe has invited the automobllo boys from Portland to take special din nor. Call phono 2101, 1032 for baggage wagon. 451 W. A. Bobbins loft Monday morn ing for Klamath Falls, Or. Mr. Rob bins Is traveling salesman for the Rosenfold-Smlth company of Port land, Or., having recently been ap pointed as their representative In southern Oregon. Mado in Medford, any style of looso leaf or blank book, at Mall Tribune office Mrs. Perry D, Browne has purchas ed a lot in Siskiyou Heights nnd vu! start erecting a beautiful bungalow at once. Printing, all kinds at Portland prices. Mail Tribune office. Miss Luln Forsythe left Wednes day for Eugene to spend a soveral weeks' visit with her mothor. Smoker given by teamsters union of tho Rogup River Valley on Wed nesday night, March 22 at tho Angle Opera house. All teamsters invited of tho Rogue River Valloy. 311 D. L. Mann of Roaeburg Is a recent arrival in Medford. Dr. J. E. Shearer, physician and surgeon. Offlco over Strang's drug store. tl Weeks & McGowan Co. UNDERTAKERS DAY PHONE 2271 Night 'Phenes: P. W. Weeks, 2071 A. E. Orr, 3692. LADY ASSISTANT John A. Perl Undertaker and Embalmcr Successor to tho undertaking de partment of Medford Furniture Co. Office With Medford Furniture Company Sick and Injured conveyed to any part of city or country. Telephenes: Day 361. Night; John A. Perl 4111. W. Conklln, 3601. J. H. Butle. 3571. J. R. Cunningham, manager of the Rogue River Townslte company's lnnd department at Grants Pass, was in Medford Tuesdny looking over tho company's business In this city. A. E. tinner is local representative. Attorney A. C. Hough of Grants Pass was In Medford Tuesday on pro fessional business. Lyman Orton left, on Wednesday for San Francisco for n few days' vis it. Don Colvig wns in Jacksonville Wednesday on business. John AbraniB of Woodvlllo is a Medford guest this week. W. C. Flannlgan loft for Klamath Falls Monday, where ho intends to make his homo. E. Wheeler of Duttc Falls Is In the city for a few hours today. Ho report ed all as booming In that vicinity. Late magazines, periodicals and pa pers at tho free reading room In chap el back of tho Presbyterian church. Open evenings from 7:00 to 10 p. in. All men and boys are tuvlted. tf J. R. Gordon canio In today from the "unaurveyed" on business regard ing his homestead. H. D. Patterson, 110 E. Main, has some nice English Hollies and all kinds of shade trees. Roses (all the best). Now is a good tlmo to plant. Drop in and seo me. tf M. P. Mendelsohn of La Grande is registered at tho Nash. Frederick Pelouzo of Eaglo Point Is In Medford on business. Is your house wired? Ono cigar less a day would pay for a hundred per cent Increaso in comfort. Start living tho oloctric life. tf M. G. Womack of Gold Hill was in Medford Tuesday. James Holloway of Trail arrived yesterday and left today for Portland. R. E. Whlto of Prospect is in this city buying supplies. John II. Carkin, attornoy at law, over Jackson County bank. Gregory leading photograpuor, views, portraits. 323 Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jordan of Ash land spent an hour In Medford trad ing today. Tho most favored peoplo on the coast" aro tho Medford people. They have tho Medford Jobbing company to look after all of their little odd Jobs, repair their electrical appliance and clean their walls and ceilings Medford Jobbing Co., offlco, Medford Music Shop, St. Mark's block. Phone Main 6501. 33C Harry Johnson of Tnlont was a bus iness visitor Wodnesday. E. A. Wilson, manager of tin Louvre cafe, tendered n Imuquel yes terday noon to Rodriguez, the Hol land pererinntor, nnd his party. TIw dinner was in tho fonn of a wiiu diinch. Cigars wore sorved nfloi lunch. Spring is hero. It is houscclennlng time. Havo those walls and celling? cleaned by tho Medford Jobbing Co.'f new Parisian process. Nothing like It. Offlco Medford Music Shop, SI Mark's block. 336 William Crane of Foots Creek, win Is engaged In mining in that district, is in Medford this week. Won't that electrical apparatiiF work? Then call up Medford Jobbing Co., Main G501. Offlco with Medford Music Shop, St. Mnrk's block. 33C F. Garth left for San Franciscc Wednesday morning. CRATER ROAD IN HANDS OF COUNTY (Continued from Page 1.) court agreeing to furnish ndditionn funds necesuiy to complete tin grade iict'oidiug to plans, nnd "Whereas, Colonel Finnk II. Hn and the four banks of Medford hni agreed to underwrite tho populn subscriptions made to the Crater lain highway fund, by advancing to th county court of Jackson county $10, 000, taking ns security the subscrip tions due, and naming as trustee fo the said underwriters, F. II. Merrick therefore, "He it roselvcd: That the Crate) lake highway commission of the Med foid Commercial club hereby uccopU the oifer of the county court If complete tho highwny, and tho offe of the underwriters to ndvauce th ?10,000 needed for construction nn authorizes nU president, socrefcar and tronMiror to turn ovor to F. K Merrick, tnixtoo for the undorwrit cr with full power to collect for tin purpose of reimbursing the under writer, the Mibsoriptions made t the Crater lake highway fund, tin Mirplus remaining, after the under writers havo beou reimbursed, to b returned to tho wmiiuiw-ion for ex penditure on othor portions of tin road." The underwriting is dono on th basis of one-third by Colonel Ha two-third, by the four banks. F the $10,000 advanced, $15,000 m un paid subscription u security, mo-' ,.f which art not duo until June 1 Colonel Hay offorwl the county th. use of two hoavy rond rollern to be used as twoit as newlod, and th road will be reudv for traffic by Juno 1 dwrti-n.g tin- trip to tin- Like '' bo done at once. TONEf OLSEN TO HIKE FOR GLORY Will Endeavor 1o Best Rodriguez Time to Portland Getting in Con dition for Long Hike When Japs Descend Upon His Town. Tonly Olsen, a portly resident of Gold Hill, is to walk to Portland under tho auspices of tho Gold Hill News In an endeavor to best tho rec ord of Rodriguez, tho Telegram's hiker, and the Japaneso war scaro which so lately hold tho little burg let In Its grasp, has faded away In view of tho later events, although Olsen claims that ho Is simply get ting into condition to hlko when the llttlo brown men pour themsolves upon his homo town. Tho Gold Hill News wanted a hiker to best tho Telegram's man. There were a scoro who volunteered, but 'ater pleaded manifold duties, among them being Joe Hnmmersley. So tony seized tho opportunity. Ho will be accompanied by Fred Champlln In nn automobile and the 3tart will bo soon. COL RAY CUTS LIGHT OFFER Offers to Furnish Cluster Lights With Juice at $1.80 a Month Per Cluster Is Just Half of Previous Amount Asked. Colonel Frank II. Ray of Now York "Ity, owner of tho Roguo River Elec tric company, appeared beforo tho city council, which met In special bos lion this morning, and, after discuss ing the cluster light proposition with Miem, voluntarily cut tho prlco of maintenance for cluster lights in hnlf. is furnished by tho company before his arrival from New York. Colonel Ray states that ho would llko to see the city Install cluster lights and Is willing to contrnct with them at the ate of $1.80 a month per cluster. . Tho city council took no action In Mio matter this morning, hut havo his latest proposition under consldora fon. It Is understood that tho coun ?il profers a five-year contract instead of ono for ten years, but Colonel Ray i feols that in cutting tho regulnr price In half that ho Is making a big con cession. Tho residents of tho city all ex press themselves in favor of Installing the cluster lights on Seventh stroet, b It would greatly enhnnco the heau- 'y of tho city. It Is believed that an understanding will bo reached ere 'ong. E First Four Carloads of Material for Uso in Park, Given to Ladies of Greater Medford Club, is on Hand Fifteen Carloads Are to Arrive Tho first four loads of granlto sand 'or tho parks was received Monday iftornoon. This Is tho first ship nent of a gift of Hi loads, given to ho ladles of tho Greater Medford "lub for park walks by tho Southern "aclflc railroad. Tho cars were Bhlp iod over tho Southern Pacific free of hargo and Mr. Darnum of tho Rogue liver Valloy railroad haulod thorn 'roe of charge to tho park. In order to do this, Darnum hauled freight n Sunday to Jacksonville so that ho sand cars could bo handled Mon day. The city donatod half of tho la lorora to unload tho cars, tho club hiring tho othor half. Park Foreman Williams immedi- itoly put a force of men to dlstrlbut- ng the sand on the walks of tho old ark and tho now park will have Its granlto walks laid next week. II. McCoy of Grants Pass was a Medford visitor on Tuesday. HasVlns for Health WOOD We haf "o or CO tiers of good, dry ood at the ' Jrapo and Eighth. Wo f cliui out. See Newton Gram or -tm. Office phbif fltOS Residence phono 2994. I 1 IS F IS I PROBABILITY Foxworthy Brothers of Reno, Ncv., Are Interested In This City and May Establish Large Plant Here Would No Doubt Procc Success. Medford will soon havo n pick ling factory If tho plans of M. A. Radcr do not go astray. Ho has succeeded in intorestv.ig Foxworthy Drothcrs of Reno, Nov., who are planning to look over tho city with such an end In view. A largo pickling and canning es tablishment would without doubt be a success in tho valley. Such plants aro necessary In every fruit district. - -t r-f-f-f-t-1 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. f 4 " ---f-f-t--t--f-f-f-f- HIGHCHOFT residence sites nre sell ing daily; make your se.eotion be fore elioieo lots are sold. tf " " " " ' iiii FOR SALti lUOO Cadillac, top glass front, speedometer, bumper in front electric lights, magneto, double ig nitiou system, good tires, has beci run 8000 miles, newly painted, ii first class shape, only .$1000.01 f.o.b. Portland. Menizies-UuHuii- Auto Co., 7th & Davis sts., Port land, Or. :iu FOR HXCIIANGK Colorado mic Nebraska lauds, improved and un improved, to exchange for Rogiu Kivor properties. The llost-Fullei Realty Co., Grunts Pass, Or. .11L FOH SALE Team of bays six unc hoven years old; total weight 2000 $520 with double work harness Uoom 21.r), Funnels' & Fruit Grow ers Bank bldg. Also Studebakei .wagon. 311 WANTED Good steady married mai with team for general ranch work teaming by the year, with opportu nity to purchase 5 or 10 acre oro on easy payments. Address D. C. G. Box 811, Route 1. 315 FOI KENT Furnished housokcep. ing rooms l.'M S. Bartlett st. 312 FOH SALE Team mules. Join Norris on Jacksonville load, om and half miles west of .Medford. 31." WANTED Trade income property in Medford for ranch or city lots. Close in. P. O. Box 111. tf FOR SALE Visiblo Iniporinl typo writer, $20.00; singer sowing ma chine; nearly now buggy, 30 layinj. nens. mono t)U. Address k Zimnior, city. 313 FOH SALE At tho Union stable out bay mare, weight 1-100; work an where. .'ll' WANTED To buy one dozen goot laying hens. Whito WyandolL preferred. Address Box 15, can Mail Tribune office 313 FOR KALE Do you realizo that'foi f3ir)0 you can obtain possession of i I -room furnished houso on n puvci1 street just five minutes away frou this office. Tho total price wil interest you. Tinny, 201 Gurnet t Corey bldg. 31-1 IT WONT PAY to look at thi 5 -room modern bungalow uulosr you havo $800 to put into a homo For when you discover the tola' price is onlv $2300 and consider tin location, which is so close in, you will want it at olicc. Tumy, 201 Garnett-Cnrcv lill. 11 T TO EXCHANGE SO acres f-yoai. old nin.il or.u gc , 30 acres sweet potatoes. Tho.. II. L Hathawaj 1 1 1 W. .Mam st. 311 H K -. .Ii COLUM1 MACHINES PLEASE Double Disc Records 65c Medford Music Shop .McNi:ALV.i CO., ayo vi:st .main KTituirr W NG E City Council Listens to Plea of F. H. Cowlcs for Better Arranged Fire Escapes He is Named a Member of the Committee to Frame It. Following nn address of somo length by F. H. Cowles at tho coun cil meeting Tuesday evening, Mayor Canon called attontion to tho fact that Medford noeds n now building irdlnnnco and instructed tho build ing commltteo to prepare ono. Mr. Cowles was appointed a member of Mie commltteo at tho suggestion of W. W. Eifort. Mr. Cowles plended that no moro tiro escapes of tho present typo in ise In Medford bo allowed. Ho re newed conditions nt othor cities and lrow conclusions ns to what would happen here In enso of a conflagra tion, which ho declared must come sooner or later. Ho exhibited a mini 'ier of pictures depleting scenes at holocausts In America and foreign countries and mado an appeal for tho firemen and residents who In future would bo caught in blazing buildings. Ho favored a typo of escapo that A'ould not allow of congestion nnd falling. DIED. CAMPBELL In this city March 21 1010, Jenn Campbell, infant daugh ter of .lames and Ethel Campbell, at 724 West Eleventh stieet. Interment was held this morning n the I. O. O, F. cemetery. 11. E. Rolco of Sams Valley Is vlslt 'ng friends In Medford. MrB. C. W. Hendricks was a Mod- ord visitor Tuesday. I). E. Morso of Central Point Is a Medford visitor. FIRE It's a burning shnmo, hut tho owner of two of tho Bwellest, Btrlctly up-to-dato bungalows In Medford has given us V I V K I) A Y H O N f. Y 111 which to realize actual COST. Tho lots havo doublod In value. Cement sldowulks all paid for your gala. CLOSE IN COME TODAY Let us show you. Phono 1092. Oregon Realty & Mining Co. Jill) ('ariictt-Coitiy Building. To the Public Wo wish to call the attontion of prospective buyors to tho fact that we havo been In tho county over 40 years and aro proparod to allow somo of tho choicest tractH In the valley. Costs noth ing to look at our list of bar galiiB. McDonough & Demmer ki:al i:st vn: and inki'iiano-: ROOM :, STi:WAHT llljIlCi. Corner Main him llaillctt Sts. Phono :t 171. 1 Garden and Flower Seeds All New, Fresh Stock Your Garden Will Grow If You Plant Our Seeds Warner, Wortman 6 Gore MEAT, (iROCERIES, FEED, ETC. W REiono 1U0VE Must Be Out by April I, and Let Commercial Club In Work of Packing Exhibits is Now Under Way All Are to Go. John D. Olwell is propnrlng to movo Into his new quarters In tho Mnll Trlbuno block. According to his agreomont with tho Commercial club, ho Is to vacato tho Exhibit building on or boforo tho first of April, when tho club will oc cupy tho building. Tho purchase prlco was $2000 and only tho bare building sold. Thrco cases will bo left In tho building. Over half of the exhibits belong to Mr. Olwoll, most of which wore glvon him by personal friends. Tho re maining exhibits aro in his porsonnl chargo and will bo removed to his offlco. Thoro aro n few specimens that wero loaned by local peoplo who aro going to tnko thorn to their homoB. Draperies Wo carry n very completo lino of draporlos, laco curtains, fixtures, etc., nnd do all classes of upholstering. A special man to look after this work exclu sively and will glvo ns good sorvlco ns is posslblo to got in ovon tho largest cltloa. Weeks & McGowan Co KODAKS Havo you notlcod tho huu Bhlno? Tliro to got that Kodak. Only ono place, lot ub show you. Medford Book Store fresh Vegetables If you aro coming dowu town bo sure and call at this storo and Bolect your fresh vogotnblos. If you can't como down Just stop to tho 'phono nnd order what you want, if It doesn't pleaso you Bend It back. Garden Everything In gardon and flower Block. Remombor, Pure White Flour Allen Grocery Co. PHONE .MAIN 27! 1 HOME 271. MR THEATRE MRS. O. S. FOWIiER-CHUMOS, Free lectures on "Life's Deepest Laws," by Mrs. O. S. Fowler Chumos. Now subject dally. t Thursday, March 28, 8 p. m.: gen tlemen only. Friday, March 24, 8 p. m to all. Saturday, March 25, 8 p. m., to all. Sunday, March 2C, 2:30 p. m., to all. Honlth consultations nnd phreno logical examinations given dally at Hotol Nash, room 28, from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. until April 7th. Clnsscs will bo instructed , her now systom of applying olcctrlclty to euro dlHcaso, beginning Wednesday, Marcn 29, at 2:30 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. Fivo lessons will ho glvon to each class. - FOR SALE CITY PROPERTY IToines any part of city Lois wholesale aud retail MOOR-EHNI CO. 212 Fruitgrowers Bank Bldg Seeds seeds and thoy uro now guaranteed 2 SOUTH CENTRAL AVE. i8U i! It i n ' i:w " m