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ORAUS
TARK 10
PLAY FRIDAY
Drnmatlzntlon of Famous Story io
Appear at Medford Tomorrow
Evening -Romantic Plot of a Love
Behind a Throne.
MICH PLEASED fflFORD FIRE
WITH VALLEY LOSS SMALL
Former Postmaster of Normal, Ky
Charmed With Southern Oregon
Delighted With Showing Made by
Rogue River Orchard Company.
Tlu much ilifwtiMPil piny, "Oraii
Mnrk," will bo proMWttcd nt Medfonl
theater Fobninry 11 niul loonl bool:
l"pr ami tli,aterpurs will have h
opportunity f sooln; nntl judging for
llienibi'lves the tlnuuntizcri vcrsinn by
Ornce Hnywnrd and adapted by Gen.
1) linker of George Bnrr McCuteh-
eon's famous story. The author's
render nre legion nnd they rally to
the support of the piny ns n unit.
The op)ortunity for dramatic effort
111 "Grnustnik" is unparalleled in the
history of singe productions where
successful novels were the source of
supplying the plot. Jhiuos W. CtU
who stnged the originnl production,
wns quick to nee the possibilities of
this startling story nnd nrrnnged for
the thentrienl rights with the result
thnt tndny this romnntic dnunn is the
the most tulked of piny in the renhn
of thcntcrdoiu.
The plot nnd chnracters nre taken
bnddv from the novel nnd one who
Jins rend the book enn see bis fa
onles exactly as described by the
author in his charming (ory. A the
greater part of this interesting nil-
culiirc takes plnue in u country
where picturesque dress is in vogue
nnd quaint nrehiteeture rules, it gives
nu opportunity for a displny of scenie
splendor and gorgeous costumes. This
had been taken advantage of by the
ninuagement to the extent that n tiO
l'oot carload of effects are utilized
111 the presentation of this play.
FRUIT TREES STILL
SUBJECT TO TAXATION
OLYMPIA, Wash., Feb. S. Do-
spite the fact that the state loglsla-l
ture has passed a law exempting
fruit trees from taxation) the state
tax commission, in an opinion to the
assessor ot Chelan county, declares
thnt fruit trees are not exempt. The;
commission holds that the custom of
not taxing trees Is without authority
John M. Williams, formerly mer
chant and postma-tor of Xormal, Ky.,
is the late-t addition to the "booster
clntt" of Medford and ta Kou Hiv
er valley. Interviewed as to bis im
pressions, be snid :
"The enst has no conception of
what the Hogue Kivor valley stands
for. I wrote a letter to a wroal
friend the other day nnd told him the
soil cannot be described. It mu-t be
seen. I nave read ninny ot the won
derful booklets issued by your Com
mercial club and inut say they hne
not exaggerated in any way the out
standing features of Med ford and vi
cinity. Your climate i wonderful.
"The Rogue River Commercial Or
chard company first drew my atten
tion to this section and on htdmlf of
that eoriorntioii I must ."y thnt con
ditions are fnr ahead of what 1 an
ticipated. Their orchard is a revela
tion to a mind neoustoined to eastern
methods of farming and raisins; treo.
The property is well fenced, a ditch
runs through the entire tract carry-
iug.nll the water that may be neces
sary for irrigation, the laud has a
gentle slope, a feature by the way
that appeals to mo strongly, but the
most striking feature of all, consid
ering the way yon prune, is the re
markable growth of the trees.
"About my staying here? Well, I
have not as yet made up my mind.
I came here to sec the Rogue River
Commercial orchards, as I have a
.slight interest in same and it may be
that I will make Medford my per
manent home. The orchard coniHtiiy.
I am satisfied, is more than able to
mnke good on its part of the con
tract, ns I understand the men be
hind the company nre well known all
over the northwest, financially and
otherwise. I will be here for two or
three mouths nt least and in thnt
time exH'ct to become conversant
with this section.'1
under tho state constitution.
In this connection action of the
Hiiprcmu court 1b cited to show that
the legislature has no power to ex
empt any property from taxes.
The total lire loss n Mcdford for
tOll was .?lS..'tli;t.:0. nod the tuur
mice on same was $.l.",tis;t..Vi. These
figures, with many more which tol
low. were read by Kire Chief Kugeiie
Auiniin nt Hie annual banquet last
evening. The chief uNo recommend
ed that theaters and moving picture
shows be regulated and closely in
spected, that all hotel and business
blocks oxer two stories high baxe fire
escapes, and that all school oxer
on story high be supplied with the
escapes, tin? piircnae iiv the city
of u hook and ladder truck was
urged.
The chief's report follews:
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Ceuncil:
Gentlemen: The following is the
report of the Medford fire department
for the year Ittll:
Number of alarms turned in, el:
total loss by fire, .$lS.:WK..'iU; insur
ance on sump, $l.'.tlS!l.5: number of
men aixxeriug alarms, Sf:t; tires m
residences, i); fires in stows, 0; fine
files, 7: sra- fires. Ill; laundry. I;
hotels, 'J: restaurants, 12; barns, 12;
still alarms. 7,
Salaries of two iiihi $18(10.00
Services at fires I WtUlO
Other e.H,ise 17127.120
Hose UtIO.OO
Total $.lft.!2ll
Fire equipment of the diNirlmeui:
Total amount of 'J1 i -inch hose, '.MOO
feet; total amount of chemical hose,
.10(1 feet; three hand chemical, two
hose carts, one chemical and combin
ation wagon, two horses; number of
feet of hose laid at firws. 17,'J.")0;
number of gallon of chemical used,
100.
I herewith recommend that an ordi
nance be passed regulating theater
and moving picture shows.
I further recommend that fire es
cape be put on all business build
ings over two stories high, nlso on
all school buildings oxer one story
high.
I further recommend thnt the city
purchase a hook and ladder truck.
Respectfully submitted,
EUOKXE AMANW,
Kire Chief.
TO CUKE A COLD Uf OH31 DAT
Take LAXATIVE IIIIOMO Qulnlno Tab-
lets, DruKRidts rufund money If It fall
to curr. K. W GUOVITH 8lKnaturi la
on each hot 25c.
Hnsklns for health.
Valentine
Post Cards
for 5c
10
Wo will put on sale hero tomorrow over lf,0()() Valen
tino Post Cards, over 500 different styles and subjects
to select from, ami in a quality sold by most stores at
2 for uo. We want your valentine business, hence
price ONE CENT EACH or
10 Cards for 5 Cents
Marinello Face Powder
HcnufitH mul Heautifies
The PoWtltT dint Sticks. A I fold xvonderful pioleelion with
no danger of injury.
Made in three lints while, flesh and limnetic l'i Ice fill ceiila.
Auk for u trnxelci's package Tin will cot von nothing but
will couxince vii that .1 i Hit UtIO firrfrcl POWlllT.
Marinello Shop
107 Garnctt-Corey Dtil.
Phones 0701, 313-K
HAND COLORED
VALENTINES
Tost Card size, fancy dec
orated, each in box
l(ty each
Hand Colored Folder Val
entines 25c value
15 each
RIBBON TIED, HAND
COLORED VALEN-
TINE PADS
Kvory
artist,
price
125 each
B. T. VAN DE CAR
will save you money if in the
market fol diamonds, watch
es or jewelry. The best goods
at lowest prices in Medford
PHIPPS BUILDING
one tho work
each in box.
ol an
Sale
Valentino Post Cards, silk center 12 for 5
Valentino Tost Cards, velvet, center 12 for 5
Hand Colored Valentino Tost Cards .. . 12 for 5tv
HUSSEY'S
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Nearly a quart or of a century under tho saino
management.
THE
Jackson County Bank
Medford, Orogon
It has .succeeded because of
Soundness of principle
Economy of management
Safoty of investment
Courteous and liberal treatment
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $175,000.00
W. T. Vawler, Tresidont CI. H. Lindloy, Vice Pros.
0. W. Ale Donald, Cashier"
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OUR TWENTY-FIFTH
Friday and Saturday Surprise Sale
FEBRUARY 9th AND 10th
We are going to continue our GREAT FRIDAY and SATURDAY SURPRISE SALES again. Watch tho Papers for those GREAT SALE NOTICES
25 Ladies' Black Genuine Heatherbloom and Sateen
Skirts, $1.50 grade, each
98c
5 dozen Ladies' Sweater Coats, Red, White, Brown, Black
and Navy, regular $2.50 grade, each
.lust the thing for those cool mornings and evenings
AT
1.75
5 dozen 72x90
Sheets each, very
special
38c
Regular 120 grade each, Huck
Towels, dozen
$1.00
81x90 One Piece Sheets, 75c grade,
each
59c
Regular 25c Bleached Bath Towels
each
20c
Your Choice of All Shirt, Waists
in our stock, each
$1.00
TWENTY YARDS Best Standard Calico
$1.00
42 inch Bleached Pillow Tubing,
Extra Special Per Yard
16 l-2c
15 inch Bleached Pillow Tubing,
Extra Special, Yard
18 l-2c
12 yards 10c .and 120 grade
Fancy Outing
$1.00
05 pieces regular 10c yard Ging
ham. While thoy last 12 yards for
$1.00
5 pieces 65c yard Bleached Table
Linen, 72 in., yard
49c
Boys' and Girls' 15c grade Black
Stockings, all sizes, pair
10c
WE ALWAYS HAVE
SPECIAL PRICES IN OUR
GROCERY DEPARTMENT
HUTCHISON & LUMSDEN
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