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Mede Mai Prosperity Week Edition SKCOX1) SKCTIOX H PACKS Prosperity Week Edition SKCOXI) SKCTIOX S PAGES H J ORB &ffi3&g3&K " MEDFORD, OREGON, FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 1922 Vo. 68 Items of Interest From the Rogue River Valley i i. : ' ii i IS T OVER THE LATE RAINS SAMS VALLEY,. June 9 The late showers are bringing smiles to the fanners' faces as they are very bene ficial to the crops at this time. ' The prospects for a bumper crop throughout this' community are very Hood. ' The late sown crops are a little bdliod but the recent rains are expect ed to bring them up to the average. : -A large crowd from over the valloy. attended the funeral Monday of Doug las Morgan,- whose death came as a sad shock , to the community. Deep sympathy is extended the young wife and family through their sad misfor tune. Out of the four contestants for eighth grade diplomas In May but one was successful nnd owing to our school having had a smaller amount of school ing up to this date than most of the schools the pupils were granted per mission by the superintendent to take the June examinations In full. Mrs. H. I. Pclton left last week to be with her daughtor. Miss Gladys who is to undergo an operation for appendici tis in Berkeley, Calif. , Members of the Pacific Wool Grow ers association shipped their wool into the Portland warehouse Wednesday. This wool will be graded and sold from this warehouse by managers Si the association. Our-school will close the 23rd. No program will be given but a picnic is being planned and will probably be hold at or near the school grounds where one is invited to bring a basket and attond. , The baseball game played Wednes day between Gold Hill intermediates and our own resulted in a victory for our boys. , E The First Baptist church with a de sire to cooperate in observing Prosper ity Week and especially Rose Show which will be featured Is sotting aside next Sunday as Rose Sunday. The morning" service at 11 a. m. willbo Rose service. The church will be pro fusely decorated with roses, and Rev. F. R. Leach will deliver a special ser mon on "Lessons of the Flowers." The choir will have some special music also. An invitation is extended to all Interested to enjoy this unique and in teresting special rose service. Every one attending is asked to wear a rose. ASHLAND RAISES I ASHLAND, June 9. Two thou sand dollars at leust will be staked on the Fourth of July celebration here really a two-days observance if not more so. Heretofore the mer chants have stood the brunt of this expense, except luso far as the Cham ber of Commerce has come to the res cue in the way of genoroUB apportion ment. This year it Is' proposed to pursue different tactics, in the way of allowing the public in general to bear a portion of tho expense. This is only fair, in view of the Tact that ev erybody enjoys the celobratlon fea ture? on. a "free-for-all" basis. Con sequently, subscriptions are solicited, both large, medium and small. The names of the donors will be publish ed in local papers, but not the amount subscribed, so that Individual feelings will be spared in this respect. Any sum from a. nickel to i 25 or over will bo received in the same kind spirit which characterizes the donors there of. Hand in your contributions early. The estate of the late Mrs. Virginia Fales foots up approximately $35, 000, and A. L. Lamb, brother of the deceased, has been named as execu tor. 'The WtllwaS published in local papers '. . . The cemetery at Hornbrook was tho scene of the burial of' the late William G. Day, who died at the fami ly home near the Normal, in this city, early in the weeki -Deceased was about 72 years of age, and a native of England, London being his birth place. He had roamed the world over, from the northern country to Australia, and-previous -to eoming to California and Oregon, was among pioneer residents of Dakota previous to the division of that territory into North and South states. For quite a period he lived in Hornbrook, and at one time was quite an extensive prop erty owner in that vicinity. At the Armory, on Saturday even ing June 10, Frank Hubbell will de liver an address on "Civil War Days of the American Soldiers," proceeds of the lecture going towards a fund for building a monument In honor of civil war veterans throughout the country, this tribute of respect to be erected at Seattle, Wash. For a "riot of color," one should take a stroll through the park sur roundings, noticing especially the rhododendrons and azalias now in full bloom, which are a most pleasing sight to behold, this magnificent color scheme being reinforced by a profu sion of other buds and blossoms too numerous to mention. Jesse Winburn and Bert Moses are i on their way from Colorado Springs to Ashland in fact, they may have arrived by tho time these lines are printed. They essayed a trans-con-tincnta'l tour by auto from the Atlan-, Crater Lake Brings Prosperity With Its Tourist Crop I of th, tourist crop is that it brings i Speaking of prosperity don't for get the tourist crop. Do you realize that Mcdford hotels are now well filled all the time and the tourist sea son hasn't started? This year will break all records and the advantage of th, tourist crop is that it brings in' money from the outside. Crater Luke is the great tourist magnet and as its fame spreads its yield In dol ls rs and cents tos the merchants of southern Oregon 4'vill steadily in crease. A continuation of Inst year s excellent management at Crator Luke Inn Insures thousands of tourists who will return to tholr homes and spread the delights of this marvel of marvels, the greatest scenic wonder on tho Pa cific coast. tic to tho Pacific, but even the Intor mountaln region "stressed untoward climatic conditions to such an extent that a big Cadillac limousine was dis carded at Colorado Springs in fuvor of continuing the speedway by truln. The Telegraph of Colorado Springs publishes an interesting resume, along autobiographical lines, of both Win burn and Moses, notably the latter, throughout tht( web and woof of which Interview is interwoven an ac count of their activities in Southern Oregon, and Ashland is incidentally focussed In the limelight In connec tion with a very readable article dealing with "Sap-and-Salt" both from a physical -and intellectiiral standpoint. " "' ' Charley Robertson, curator of the Armory, will leave the last part of this week for 'Fort Worden, Wash., where he has been assigned to duties of commissariat in behalf of First Co., which goes Into camp in that locality on June 15, for a month or so. Pre liminary to the main rush at mess, Charles will take a post graduate course in applied dietetics, with the rank of brevet mess sergeant, major ing in hard tack and bacon, with a liberal allowance of extra rations on the side. The al fresco outing of the Civic Improvement club, to be held at the "Bungalow," near park entrances, on Tuesday evening, June 13, implies that an abundance of strawberries will be frescoed with unllmitod sugar and cream. At a lively artillery barrage, held at tho -Armory on Monday evening, Lynn Slack, Southern Pacific ticket agent, was appointed first sergeant df the 4S4th Company, tho organization which is roslduaryylcgatee of tho old familiar local military contingent. Tho appointment Js a merited one, Lynn being an eXjibervlce man with efficient records to 'his credit. Will Hodklnson'i local Jeweler, is now keeping bachelor's hall at the family home on Church street. Mrs. Hodkinson and daughter Pearl hav ing gone to the Cajnadiun .'Northwest and central west for a stay which will be prolonged until October. A non-partisan leaguer went Into a local bank the other day, and being handed a number of new crisp First National bills ornamented with a fine vignette of Hugh McCulloch, civil wartime, secretary of the treasury, scanned one of them closely, saying, "That's oue h I of a picture of E. V. Carter." Dr. Geo. J. King,' wife and daugh ter, left Friday morning for San Fran cisco, to witness the Shrine doings. They will be guests of the Alexander Hotol, and traveled south in the fam ily car. . Fireworks will be practically ban ned here on the Fourth, or on any holiday occasion for that matter. A geueral state law has been reinforced by city ordinance relative to this mat ter. Local merchants are now nlloting tickets on the Ford car drawing. The minimum amount of trade at one timo is a dollar. Call far tickets when making purchases to that amount. A hint to merchants not to invest in stocks of fireworks is given duo to' ordinance which prohibits their use unless under provisions of a special permit for the purpose Ashland teachers home for the summer vacation include Gertrudo Mlksch, of the Rogue River schools, and Nellie Hake, who taught at Jack sonville. Harry A. Kinney, of Butte, Mon tana, lias been visiting the family of his brother-ln-luw, J, J. Cambers, ac companied by his wife. They have gono to Portland to join members of Bagdad Temple of Butte, on the pil grimage to San Francisco. Edith Plummcr, loadore Jackson and Et'.gonia Young are three mem bers of the Junior Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church who recently "graduated" from the organization, receiving appropriate rewards of merit for proficiency in oxpert work. Seven members of the teachers' training class of the same church have also passed the state examination as rolatlng to proficien cy. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Jackson, north of town, are receiving a visit from their daughter, now a resident of Portland. ' ; Rob Cambers has gone to Klamath county to renew his work for the sea son with the forest service department. Demand Fall's Resignation SCOTTS BLIIBB, Neb., June 9. Resignation of Secretary of Interior Fall was demanded in resolutions passed at a mass meeting of farmers and business men of the North Platte valloy, held at Scotts Bluffs. They charged unjust treatment of farmers on Irrigated lands and lack of under standing of their needs for relief. J'VILLE 10 JACKSONVILLE, June 8. Among the ninny who will leave for the Shrl nors convention In San Francisco tills week, are Mayor E. Brltt, Jack Shnrpo, County Judge nnd .Mrs. Gardner nnd daughter Goraldine, Mr. nnd Mrs. Fred Kick nnd daughter Virginia, Mr. nnd Mrs. G. R. Chapman and Miss Carmen Dorothy, MIbs lone Cnuglirnn who for many years resided with her mother and brother, Noblo, in our city, nnd is now a resilient of Eureka, spent last Sun day mooting her old time friends and may locate permanently In our valley. Mrs. David Jones of Mcdford, spent Sunday witli her mother, Mrs. Knte Copplo. Mrs. Walter Kontner of Reno, Nov., who is tho guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Kennoy of Medford was visiting relatives in our city Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Cantrall anil daughter of Ruch, spent Saturday evening and Sunday at tho home of tholr grandmother, Mrs. S. A. Cantrall. John Ronuult, Sr., who recently un derwent nn operation is much im proved and is now at the Sacred lloart hospital In Medford. Mr. nnd Mrs. R. C. Wittlor aro spend ing this weok on Evans creek camping tor tho benefit ofMr. Wittier's honlth. Laura Ryan entortnlned a number of members of the Royal Neighbors nt hor homo on Third strcot Tuesday afternoon, the following members be ing present: Mrs . erryfleld, Mrs Urond, Mrs. Mclntlre" Mrs. Borde and Mrs. Bagshnw. Resides the regular routine of lodge work, delicious re freshments were served. , The members of the Presbytorlnn Sunday school enjoyed a picnic nt tho Llthla park In Ashland Wednesday. A sumptuous lunch was served nnd n most enjoyable time was experienced by nil. Alice Hoof spent Thursday In Med ford visiting friends. Farlow, Wittier of Martinez, Calif., after a short visit with his parents, returned to his duties Sunday. Miss Esther and Ruth Kaycs of Garden Home, arrived in our city Mon day to spend the summer months' nt their homo, tho placo familiarly known as the Applcgate home. . - Mrs. W. Butler Is the happy mother of a six-pound boy, born Wednesday morning. Mother and babe are doing nicely. Mrs. Larkln Reynolds of Medford was a guest of Mrs. M. D. Jones one day recently. A number of Jacksonville poople journeyed to Antelope Sunday where an Interesting gnme of baseball was playod between Antelope and Jackson ville, the score resulting 12 to 14 In favor of Jacksonville. Tho Jacksonville school board have employed the teachors for tho fall term nnd school will commence the 11th of September. Mr. Scott Nunn will look after the grounds and build ings during the summer months, nlso tho janitor work during the school term. Mrs. Mary Wendt after being several weeks almost continually confined to hor room witli a bad fracture of the rib. Is much Improved. Mrs. O'Brien of Ashland was a lu cent guest at the home of her brother. Judge Gardner. Mrs. Chris I'lrich, Mrs. G. R. Chap man, nnd Mrs. H. K. Hanna visited at the home of Mrs. James T. Buckloy at Iluch Monday. Mrs. Pauline Bailey of Portlund, having spent the weok nt the home of her sister, Miss Mary Wottercr, re turned to Portland recently. Tho coast trolley car was taking u vacation for a couple of days thia week while the Jacksonville passoiignrs wore being cared for by Cliarlio Garri son tax! service. Nancy Arrasmith, one of the oldest Indian women of Rogue River valley, Is In a critical condition ut her homo and owing to hor extreme old ago there is but llttlo hope of her recovory. LITTLE APPLEGATE Mrs. Frank Cameron and daughter Virginia wore week-end guests ut the homo of Mrs. Cameron's mother, Mrs. L. J. Combost. Louis Mitchell nnd his father nud niother-in-lnw w(.ro called to Jack sonville the latter part of tho week on account of tho illness of his llttlo son. A. S. Klelnhummor ,nnd family wore week-end visitors nt Ashlund, returning home Sunday. Vernon Buck nnd Halllp Parks were transacting business in the city lust Suturday. ' Jamos Reynolds was called to Mcd ford on business last Wednesday. Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. L. J. Corn best visited at the home of C. C. Pur sel last Friday. Mrs. Frank Randier was a pleasant caller at the home of Frank Slim lust Tuesday evening! Mrs. A. 8. Klelnhammer, Mrs. Henlus Combe3t and Miss Monlgom--ery aro dinner guests at the home of Mrs. James Reynolds Tuesday. Vantta Anderson Is spending the week with her grandmother near Medford. Carol Van Dyko Is visiting hor uncle, A. S. Kloinhnmmer, tills week. Wm. Pursel spent last Sunday vis iting with Charlie Dunford. Mrs. Walter Zeidlor and Mrs. Dun ford w(re week-end visitors In Med ford, where they have relatives. (arpenllor to Fight, Hi-Itt. LONDON, June 9. George Cnrpon tlor, according to Sporting Life today has verbally agreed to a return mntch with Joo Brltt, the English heavyweight whom Carpentier knock ed out In a fight in London two yoars ago, and will sign a contract soon. If tho arrangements go through tho newspaper says, tho fight will bo staged lu London in October. LIBERTY BLDG THE COLONIAL PHONE 298 PROSPERITY WEEK SPECIALS SUITS $67.50 $59.50 $48.50 $51.50 $32.50 $46.50 $19.50 $42.50 $38.50 $52.50 Tricotine Suits Tricotine Suits Tricotine Suits Tweed Suits . . , Tweed Suits . .' Ratine Suits . . Jersey Suits . Silk Sport Suits Silk Sport Suits Silk Sport Suits $47.50 $47.50 $37.50 $41.00 $26.00 $37.50 $11.75 $34.00 $29.75 $39.50 CORSETS Stylish Stout, La Vida, Lestelle and athletic Corsets $1 to $9.50 Brassieres and Bandeaux 50c to $2.50 107o discount on Silk Hospery 10 discount on Gloves A complete line of Fibre and Ice Wool Sweaters $11.50 1 SKIRTS $17.50 Wool Skirts . . . : .$12.25 $15.50 Wool Skirts .... .$10.75 $13.75 Wool Skirts .... .$10.25 $11.25 Wool Skirts $8.50 1 lot Wool Plaited Skirts $5.50 BLOUSES Blouses .$21.50 Blouses ........ .$17.25 Blouses . ...... .$12.25 Blouses .$9.50 Blouses $8.75 $32.50 $29.50 $16.50 $12.50 $11.75 A very complete line at . . :. $2.75 $42.75 $34.50 $32.50 $72.00 $65.00 $59.50 $38.50 $39.75 $28.50 DRESSES Crepe Knit Dresses $32.50 Crepe Knit Dresses $25.00 Crepe Knit Dresses $23.50 Canton Crepe Dresses $48.75 Canton Crepe Dresses $48.75 Canton Crepe Dresses $45.50 Canton Crepe Dresses $32.50 Taffeta Dresses . . . .$29.75 Taffeta Dresses . . . .$22.50 LADIES' HIKING TOGS $29.75 3 piece Tweed Suits $21.50 $27.50 2-piece Wool Suits .$25.00 Khaki Trousers . $3.50 and $2.25 Khaki Knickers .. .$3.50 Khaki Middies .$2,75 Khaki Shirts $2.50 Khaki Coats : $4.50 Khaki Hats $1.50 Khaki Leggings .... $1.75 Children's Khaki Coveralls . $1.50 and $2.00 -ii We Also OUR DRY GOODS DEPT. ,. 35c best grade Jap Crepe 28c per yard 35c Kalburnie, fast color Gingham, 25c per yard 25c Toile du Nor d Gingham 21c per yard 25c Red Seal Zephyr Gingham 21c per yard ' $1.10 Swiss Maid Imported Organdie 95c per yard 65c 9-4 Pepperell Bleached Sheeting 59c per yard 29c Crash Toweling 19c per yard 19c linen finish Towel ing 15c per yard Carry a Full Line of Notions