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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 2, 1912)
fcW r'.f5 QC tf t noNbay , bcL-mQiri -Z PKQE SIX MRDFOIW MATT TRimOT.. MKHKORD. ORI'IOW H.STHHMv 1012, I K ILLNESS HALTS PROBE BY THE GRAND JURY ' Owing to tlio Illness of Juror 1). II. Mlllor of Gold Hill, the grand Jury which wan to have begun Its delib erations Monday morning was forced to postpone its meeting. Only n short adjournment was taken, It he lug imported tlmt Mr. Mlllor would ho able to report for duty this after noon. In caso ho becomes too III to attend It will necessitate recalling the entire panel and choosing an ad ditional Juror. Much interest centers In tills grand Jury owing to tho number of import ant cases to bo considered. Accord Ing to tho manner In which witnesses were subpoenncd it appears that the Dednsknlous murder enso will bo tho first to be probed, and tho libel rase against II. It. Greer the second. Wit nesses In tho murder caso were called for Monday and in tho libel enso for Tuesday. CROWD SEES BOY CRUSHED BY TRAIN PIONEER OF 1852 DIES AT SONS HOME Solomon Kmlcr, who crowed the plains with nu ox team to Jackson ville in 18o'J, died at tho home of hi son, M. -. Under in this city enr'y Monday nt the ngc of 85 years, 1 month nml 123 days. Until rtccut'y ho mil do his homo nt Wnlln Wnlln. Wii., couiiuc here to visit his sou n mouth ago. Mr. ltuder's life history is filled with early day traditions. Ho took v p;iit in ludinii wnrs and was actively identified with tho troublcous timei when the great wol was being settled mid subdued. Mr. Under wim born in Hindi coun ty, Iiidiiiuu, Oct. I), 18-7. lie crowed tlie plains ui 18.10-31, arriving ut Jiieksonville in lSo'2. He was in the govcnimcut service in tho Hoguo Hivcr Indian war of 1853 mid the Mo. doo wur of 185G. He returned to ltis untivo state via the isthmus of Pann inn in 1851) and made Indiana hi home until 1001 when he located at Wnllu Wullu, Wn. Mr. Itadcr vuiuo to Mcdfonl X.iv. 13, (o -ihit his son, M. A. Under, and other relatives and friends. He wa blrielen with paralysis Kov. 21 which resulted in his death today. Ho leaves n wife and two sous. M. A., of Mcdford and C M., of Wnlln Wii I la, bcbidcs several broth ers and sistera. He was n devout Christian, a member of the Hnptist church. The funeral will be held nt Wiilla Wnllu. M. A. Under will leave this evening with the remains. BECKETT IS LAID AT REST Tho f uncial of Thomas W. 15cch"tt. who died Kridny nt hi- residence nt Myrtle Creek, Or.. wu held Sunday afternoon ut I'liueuix under the aus pices of the Mcdford lodge Wood men of tho World. Hcv. W. T. fioul der officiated. Mr. Beckett was formerly n re-i-deiit of Medford, coming to litis val ley in 1801. His wife and three daughter passed away during In lifetime, and lie leaves but ouo eon, Clifford, -who is chief clerk in fl'e Joenl MHloflice. Mr. lieckctt hud a wide circle' of friends mid uciiuiiiiituticcH in this section where ho was highly entcc-'ue 1 for his sterling qualities. He resided here until n comparatively short time ago when ho moved to Myrtlo creek. He was a native of Cauuda. EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS PnESBYTERIAN CHURCH Dr. I'nraons arrived this uftertioou on 15. Luncheon ut (J:.'fO p. in, in tliu clmpel, I'jeshyleriau church, for nil the men of thu church and con gregation, to meet Dr. Parsons. Every unto, young or old, who U interested is invited to come. Eviiugelistio services ut 7:30 this evening. 7:30 a mtibicul progrmu led by Mr, Geo, Andrews. Do not fail to hcur this. All mo invited. Tho pro gram preceding the sermon follew: Musicnl prelude Monday evening 7:3(1 sharp, under tho direction of Mr, George Andruws. Selection Oreltesl rii, "SunetiiH", Gounod. Solo"(;rucifix, l'tturo. Solo and quintette, "rather I Head to Thee," Hammond, Violin solo Mixs Flynn. Hymn bolo "Tliu Home of the Soul." Housing congregational singing. With his right arm i-ntntlil fast mid crushed in the coupling between two freight cur, Titey Higg-, u lirnkcinnu on the S. l Into Saturday afternoon was forced to run 25 yiifds and thru wait six minutes before ho could be released from hw pnluful and peril ous imsition. Finally released, the plucky lligg" walked to mi automo bile, nodded to friends in tho largo crowd that had collected mid was hurried to tho office of Dr. Picket Later he was taken to the Sacred Heart hospital where tho arm was amputated. How Iliggv happened ti be caught between the cars no one seems t understand. He was trying the break on the train, evidently, but none of the other trainnient were expecting him to make this move nt the time. Hen Sheldon noticed King's predica ment and shouted to lirnkcmeii who signalled to the cngiuo hut the man wn- forced to run some tlt-dunee. In order to extricate the young ninn without throw iuc the whole weight of the train upon his nnu it was neces sary to uncouple the cars behind Ii i til one at n time and then "crowbar" each back to give slack enough to pull the cars which held him, apart. Kiggs left Monday for flnints Pa- where his father, mi S. 1 engineer, makes hi home. m E ATTENDANCE ELK MEMORIAL SOCIALIST AND WOMAN A E 1 ide further i ,i turnip Talent vil lnwi In common with tho Klk. Unifies throughout tho United State, tho local organixauoii. .no. lies, ii. i u. in r .v,,,.,,.,), r,,r Klks on Sunday afternoon uoiil tneir .innu.ll memorial exorcises for the members who havu responded to the roll call of the lodge beyond the grave. The exercises this year were . nioro elnborato than ever before and i were held before a crowded house In tho lodge room whle.lt had been beau tifully decorated for tho occasion . B. C. Kelly .dellrercd tho address , of tho day and his remark vvero j closely followed. Mrs. Hurgcss' ren-( dltlon of Thanatopsls was splendid while the music was excellent, The local lodgo lost two members uy death during tho past year B, C Irclaud and Hr. B. 1 Mack. jtlio) i ute .liter o wont l't ItlllUlt i'lu ise now in the nice for the hrud place on the Ijcket uio Mix t'nioliuc ogcli mid W. II. Hiccup. Mihm l.ela l.nkc is the only cninllilute for recti dcr. Six cnudidiilcs for nlilcrtiieii, thive of whinii wjll bo eleoled, arc I,. ,1 Spelly, Dr. Unit, ,1, It. Itoblsou, .lohu Xorinan, W. W. IMes, ami .lohu Stump. Medford Printing company carry n full line of lecal blanks, Mr. UUn Btilcrlatns, Mrs. Ilert lllliti entertained eleven of her friends Thanksgiving day. A five course dinner was served, the proverbial turkey pluvlug tho prin cipal part. WhlHt was enjoyed In the evening, ladles' 1st prize was won by Mrs. .lohu Iteler nml Mrs, 'Itiorpo tho booby, Mr Meter curried off tho Kcutlomcti'n 1st prlso and Mr, Clar ence Noo tho booby. SILL HOUSE BURNED LATE SUNDAY EVENING Fire ill 10 o'clock Sunday night de stroyed the war part of n small houso belonging to Clarence Wheeler nud near his residence ut 210 South Hiverside. The hotfc was occupied by four young men mid it is thought the blaze was ocea-ioued by n fire left in (he unite by them. Evangelistic Services by Rev. Wm. Parsons, D. D. of .I'lugcnc, Oregon at First Presbyterian Church Medford MONDAY, DEO. 2 TO SUNDAY, DEO. 15 rni'lu.sivu Evory Evoning at 7:30 Good Choral and Orolicslni .Music EVERYBODY INVITED AT TIIH UGO AIiWAVH A ClO(tl) H1IOW TONK1I1T C'AI.P.MICT IC Bdlson A drama of the middle west. TUB PlltATBN PAPOHTIilt Hellg A late of "Old Dlrago," tho pirate, who Harried tho coast of California In the early part of tho Inst century. I.OVK ON TOPOII I.UUK ItANCtI Bssauny Another pleasing comedy, with Au gustus Carney In tho cast. A HBI MAN'H I.OVAI.TV Pat ho yiitn WoolMortli at plnuo COM I NO Patho's Tvvultinl Pea turn photoplay, "Till: APOPTBll 01111.11." 1$HtyJHr4HHHHH A T t r t r r t f ? t t ? ? T & T T r I t f f & t t ? I t i v r X Y ? T I t r r r r T r t t t r T r Money? Money? Money? We Must Raise $29,000.00 by Jan. 1 to Pay Our Bills Every Article in the Store is Reduced Buy Now 12Vc and 15c Dress Ginghams . . . 912 25c Huck and Bath Towels 19c $1.75 and $2 Table Linen ..... $1.29 Ladies' $4 and $5 Sweaters .... $2.98 $1.25 Fine Wool Dress Goods .... 79c $1.25 Fancy Silks 79c Ladies1 75c Outing Gowns 39c 1 lot of $4., $5 and $6 Corset . . . $2.96 1 lot Ladies' $1.50 Silk Hosiery . . . 98c 65c and 75c Outing Petticoats .... 45c Ladies' $3.50 Mercerized Union Suits . $2.59 $10 Finest All Wool Blankets . . . $6.48 $5 Wool Blankets $3.75 3 for $1 . 85c . . 7c $10.00 Men's 50c Work Shirts . . . . Men's $1.50 Wool Underwear . Men's 15c Sox, black and tan . , 1 lot Men's Suits, $15 values . . Men's $1.50 Outing Gowns 98c Men's $1.50 Shirts $1.15 Ladies' $15 and $16.50 Tailored Suits . $9.98 Ladies' $20 and $22.50 Tailored Suits, $14.95 Ladies' $25 and $30 Tailored Suits . $17.95 Ladies' $7.50 to $10 Wool Dresses . . $5.95 Ladies' $1.50 Percale House Dresses . . 98c Children's $5 and $6 Cloaks .... $3.98 Ladies' $15 and $16.50 Cloaks . . . $9.98 Xmas Togs are Now on Display at Greatly Reduced Prices Wait for our special announcement about Xmas Ribbons and Handkerchiefs soon All Gift Articles are Now Xmas Presents Now This Sale is for Cash Only KENTNER'S This Sale is for Cash Only Y ? V ? ? ? t ? T t t T ? ? Y Y Y Y T Y Y t Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y y Y Y Y Y Y Y v i t Y Y Y Y f Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y I'liiiiiRo of proKMiit every .Suiuliiy, Tuesdny, Thursdny nud Saturday. Prirea Alvvnys tho Kiiine, Ac nmi I Do. IS IS THEATRE Vnudcvltlo anil I'liolopUy i:,tVtlf.(J Tlirrrn Couicdy HIiirIiik, TaIKIiik und P.iuc Iiik Act 3 -llltl PIIOTOI'hAYH 3 Wo ro toduy fcnturlnR Mr. Arthur .loliuiiiit, the popular l.tiuln phier, in n IntiKhiililo comedy cnnrorllon, TUB A.MATBPIt ipi: MAN A Thrilling Western Htory Tin: (iitKAT nitorrn An Kxrelleut Melodrama II IP. (Jlltl, lltO.M TUB (.-OUMJIV Co m I nt;: "I Win Jiinn nml Cli.rlc V., two reels, Friday, Bnturdny, ecember 0 nud 7. (JimiiJ Mtislo Hpccltil Matluecn Haturday and Holi day. Mallneo prices, ! nud 10 cents. STAR THEATRE Wo loud, others follow. lODAV AMI lO.MOmtOW IIccciiiIht -ml nml tint Tho TrciucuiloiiH MiiHtcrplcu "sot'iji i.v 'loirruiu:" Willi MaruuKiiul, Amli'l, Nelson, Quiiraiitii und other popular nrtlnis supported hy u cast of ouo huudred plajers. Produced hy tho makers of tho fumniiH "KAM, Ol' TI)Y" "hah I'lnii'H (!it.nTi;ii;" A Wchtcrn Thriller 'MUK AND DAIHV" Classy Comedy LOOK MMUC Y t I LOOK CiillilllK iihACK hiii:i:i"h wmh," A stnrlllUK Huml-westerii three reel feature, DulrliiK und dnro-dovll horsomuushlp, illvliiK horscu, full of thrills. Mutlnoou Dully S to C p, in, ADMISSION, Bo AND 10c Ilomomhor tomorrow, thn trnmcii doiiH threo-roel featuro. MHOUIt IN TOHTL'lli:," .Monday und Tuosduy, Decomhor 2 und 3. Stop That Itch! I will fuuant.. you I. itop it lick In two Mcondt. No romrily Hist I liovn ever nold for ISoxamu, I'sorlasls, and ull oilier dUoimo.i of tlm skin has Klvon mora thorough suttufuollon than tlio i. D. D.Prescripdti (or Eczema J miarantoo this ronitdy, MIIIII'OIU) rilAllMAOlT , Draperies We carry o, very oomnleta Una of draperies, luco curtains, flvtures, etc., and do all olussra of upholstering. A apeclal man to look after tills work exclusively and will Klva aa ifood service aa la possible to gel In even the largost cities. Weeks & McQowan Go. s $