MEDPOttD MATL TRTBT1NE, MEDFORD, OREGON, FRIDAY, SEPTEW.ER. I, 1922
Items of Interest From the Rogue River Valley
PAGE STX
AT PHOENIX FAR
ILL ATTENDED
. EDEN VALLEY, Aug. 31. A mont
Instructive poultry demonstration was
hold Wednesday morning lit tho White
Wing Poultry farm, near I'hoenlx,
when H. E. Cosby, of the O. A. C gave
an interesting talk on tho culling or
the flock. This with many other items
of Interest to the successful poultry
keeper. Ho made It plain that If you
did not rid your flock of the boarders
that you were keeping the hens Instead
of them keeping you. There was a
good attendance from all parts of Eden
Precinct. All took a deep Interest In
what was being demonstrated. ' Sov
eral of the breeders of oultry on a
large scale were there and many points
of special interest to them were dis
cussed. Mr. Lockwood had his three hundred
egg hen in the demonstration pen und
also three other hens of varying pro
duction, down to the real cull hen.
Mr. Cosby Bhowed the novice how to
cull the flocks that they might not be
burdened with the non-layers.
Mrs. Betty Payne of Ashland, was in
Phoenix Thursday morning. Mrs.
Payne Is eighty years old, and is able
to do all her own housework. She Is
one of tho oldest pioneors of this val
ley. Mrs. Payne formerly lived in Fern
valley on a farm.
J. M. Iitulor returned Wednesday
evening after a week spent In gather-
' lng his stock cattle. This will finish
the riding for him, and John Itador for
this year. The beef were turned into
the meadow to finish fattening nnd
may be sold and driven out soon.
', Land buyers are quite numerous in
this part of the valley, many are dully
making inquiries for small tracts of
land suitable for suburban hqiqos.
There have been several tracts sold
near Phoenix lately, and the parties
will build modern homes on them.
' V Mr. and Mrs. Colvor Furry of Forn
valley, have purchased a car nnd are
learning to drive it. They came ovor
to got Culver's mothor, Mrs. A. S.
Furry, last Monday and took her ovor
to see their new lion bo, which they
have lately finished, on their tract of
land in Forn valley.
Mrs. C. Carey is proudly showing a
dahlia, Oolsha Uy name, that treasures
8 inches in diameter. Thero are
many large ones in Iho ' garden, but
Geisha is king or thorn all.
Frod Hupp, who has several acres In
melons, found 1 tho1 fonco which sur
rounds the field cut, and purt of his
hogs permitted to enter tho patch
where they did several dollars worth
of damage. Fred feels sure he knows
who the culprit is that did the ma
licious act.
Frank Schutte of East Modford, de
livered seven tons of wheat to E. C.
Lockwood of the White Wing poultry
farm, and 22U0 pounds to Mrs. C. Carey
and and one und onc-hulf tons to .Mr.
Muck of Phoenix last Tuesday und
Wednesday. Each of these people
keep poultry In larger or smaller num
bers nnd ure laying in their supply for
tho coming year.
The many residents of Phoenix who
have been taking their outing at Lake
of tho Woods and Lost Prairie, have
returned home the first of tho week.
Among them are Furry brothers, Louie
Colver and Lloyd Colver, and their
families and C. C. Cate and family.
Mrs. Alta Scott who owns a fruit
ranch In Fern valley, was In Medford
on business the first of the week. 1
understand she made her headquarters
at the Medford hotel. Mrs. Scott will
be located at San Diego this winter.
DEATH OF LITTLE
S. .'. Hunter of Fern valley left
illVEItSIDE, Aug. 31. Little Neil,
youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chns.
Grey died Saturday evening at tho
Sacred Heart Hospital, Medford. lie
had not been well all summer but wax
taken seriously ill about a week be
fore his death. All thut loving
hunds could do was done to save the
little fellow. He was taken to .Med
ford Friday, where he passed away
Saturday evening. The funeral ser
vices were held at the Ashland ceme
tery 'Monday afternoon on the day
that he would have been three years
old.
Many sympathizing friends
UJnrn tti-aunnt from AaMtitwl f!nl,t
Tuesday of this week for a visit to his , an(1 Rlve,.9l(l0i
old jii'iuu iimu, mi. jiuiiicr mmitj ma
reservations and took tho train ut Ash
land, his son driving him that far in
their car. Tho trip Is to be made by
way of the southern route by way of
Ogden und Denver, and tho first stop
will be made at Brush, whore Mr.
Hunter will visit a niece. Then on to
Sedulla, Mo., where a sister resides.
After a visit with his sister at that
place Mr. Hunter goes to Topton, his
old home town to visit another Bister.
Mr. Hunter has not seen his slstors for
twenty-five years. Ho also will attend
the county fair at Tipton and Is looking
forward to a most enjoyable time there
whore ho will meet many of his old
associates.
Mr. Hunter seemed to have the joy
ous anticipations of a boy, as he told
your correspondent of the many old
familiar scenes ho would nee, not the
least of which would bo his old home.
Casually he mentioned an artesian well
on tho home place, and wanted to Bee
if it was flowing just an it used to do.
And many other familiar objects of
days gone by did he recall as he had
always rememberod thorn. Mr. Hunter
expocts to spend at least a month on
his visit.
ELK CREEK
Those who Journeyed to tho huckle
berry patch this season were as fol
lows: Art Moore, Mr. nnd Mrs. Fred
Owens, Elmer Ivoy, Mr. P. E. Snndoss,
George Hall, Peter Sandoss, Marcel San-
doz, 10. 13. Ash, Goorgo Fisher, Wnyno
Ash, Mrs. Frod Sturgis, Mrs. A. Poole.
Little Nell was beloved by all who
know him und tho whole neighbor
hood has been saddened. The par
ents, the sister and two brothers
have the heartfelt sympathy of all.
Mr. and .Mrs. Geo. Eickelberg, who
visited at tho ('has. Wahl home the
past week left Monday for their home
in Fairbank, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs.
Wahl accompanied them as far as
Medford, whoro they were all din
ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Wahl.
Mrs. Wattle Harlo of Council
Bluffs, Iowu, arrived Wednesday for
a few weeks' visit at the D. H. Slead
home. Mrs. Harlo is an aunt of Mr.
Slead. They expect to make a trip
to Crescent City the latter part of
the week and will later visit Crater
Lake and the Oregon caves.
Miss Blonnio Julian of Rogue River
is visiting at the Grant Matthews'
homo this week.
Miss Muriel Matthews received
first prize for writing the Jbost oa
say in the Henry Morgarithau content
in the Near East question. Miss
Matthews recolved a cash prize and
her essay has been submitted to the
national contest. We hope she may
ho as successful thofo.
F. E. Elliott and son Donald, made
at the Olson ranch. They wore not
serious, as thoy were checked Immedi
ately after discovery.
Four hunters wore camped at the
Buzzard mine and when the fire broke
out thoy set to work und help came to
their aid. Ezra Whitley went up to the
mine to help extinguish tho fire. Mr.
Poole and a fow men attended to the
Wo hud two foreBt f Ires Saturday the I "r0 0,1 11,0 ols,11 I,lttce- jilting was
2lith, one at the Buzzard mine and ono
Sae 7riU& for infants invalids
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Chickens, Lunch Meats, Babbits.
Don't forget our Sausage Department
Fresh Vegetables of all kinds.
Star Meat Market
Phone 273 ! .. We Deliver
reKrted as being responsible Tor the
fires, but authorities are doubtful.
Art Moore made a trip to Medford
Wednesday the 23d. Weston Mlilor
also went to Modford the same day.
The United States mall schedule for
Trail and Persist has been changed as
Trail gets mail service every day ex
cept Sunday, and Persist receives mall
every other dny, but the mall carrier
returns to Trali theamo day that he
brings mail for Persist. Vory incon
venient for Persist mall receivers.
Mr. Trusty was locating cattle last
week.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Todd hauled a loud of
shukes Wednesday the :10th.
Mrs. .1. Millor visited her daughter,
Delia Wagner, Tuesday tho 2!th.
W. Willits and his daughter, Miss
Inez Willits motored to Medford Wed
nesday the 30th.
School opens In Pint. 74, Elk Creek,
Sept. 11-22. Those who will attend as
known at tho present date, are: Paul
Sandoz, 7th grado: Peter Sandoz, Glh;
Marcel Sandoz, 0th; Emily Sandoz,
Ith; Mabel Sandoz, 4th; Lincoln Pence
4th; Daisy Wagner, 4th; Alberta
Pence, 2d. Miss Erhard will teach.
Claud Moore has the wood job. A
better water system will be provided.
a business trip to Redding, Calif
last week and made a similar trip to
Roseburg this week.
Elliott Butler returned Saturday
from Camp Lewis where he has been
attending the Citizens' Military
Training Camp. Ho was much
pleased with tho experience and hus
signed up for aerial service.
Pear picking is Infull swing at the
l'l Oro ranch. '
Mi. Thompirn Dorsey of San Jotc
Is .visiting at the Rozulls ranch and
picKing his peaches.
Mrs. G. B. Alden of Medford and
.Miss Florence Alien of AHhlund
spent last week visiting friends on
Foots Creek and Riverside.
Miss Alice Harper left Sunday for
Klamath Falls and Lake of the
Woods, where she will visit friends
for a few days boforo her Bchool
work begins.
Mrs. Kershaw has been engaged to
teach the Foots Creek school the
coming year.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Furnac nndi
Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Aldon of Medford
Miss Florence Allen of Ashland were
dinner gupsts Sunday of Mr. and Mrs
R. W. Engel.
Mrs. Grant Matthews entertained,
the following ladles at a dinner party
Thursday: Mrs. Maudo Champlln of
Foots Creek, Mrs. Charles Wahl of
Riverside, Mrs. George Alden of Med
ford and Miss Florence Allen of AbIi
land. All report a very enjoyable
time.
A few relatives and friends of Mrs.
Pauline Wahl met at the community
Club house Sunday, August 20, and
helped her celebrate her birthday.
Those present besides tho guest of
honor were Mrs. Abble Champlln,
Mrs. Beatrice Jones, Mrs. Georgia
Kettle, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Champ
lln and family, Fred Champlln, Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. Eickelberg, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Wahl, Mr. and Mrs. G. B.
Alden and Charles Wahl.
Fried chicken, angel food cake and
led cream were Just a few of the
good things served at dinner.
A very enjoyable time is reported
by aU. present.
A FAIR EK
D. IVI. LOWE WILL
E MEAT AT
ASHLAND PICNIC
ASHLAND, Sept. 1. The equiva
lent of a couple of dressed steers and
half a dozen sheep will be sacrificed
as a "burnt offering" next Monday at
tile celebration merger of Woodmen
and railroad . boys in Ashland
parks. The meat will be roasted to
a turn by D. M. Lowe, whoso skill li:
this respect is proverbial, and as
chef ho will preside at the barbe
cue, the meat portion' at the picnic
dinner to be served cafeteria style.
Although the big doings on Labor
Day are nominally to be given under
the auspices of tho Woodmen and
labor unions, the public in general U
cordially invited to participate in the
dinner, parade, dancing and sports.
Individuals can plan their dinner as
they may fancy, the meat, coffee and
trimmings being furnished by a joint
committee.
In behalf of making an iniposing
parade, B. F. Montgomery, represent
ing the railroad men, desires those In
terested to Interview him soon, his
residence being at 355 B street.
Prizes will be generous ones,' aggre
gating several hundred dolars as of
fered through the generosity of
Jesse Wlnburn, who is to be chief
marshal of the day. ' The amounts
range from $25 to $75 each, for
merits as applying to best drilled
Woodmen camp team, decorated
floats, and specialties exhibited by
any of the various ' railroad shop
crafts. If any civilians wish to en
ter any hovel design tn the parade
let them go to It, as all are welcome.
However, "hustle" ' will ' .be the
watchword .in this" respect, as the
time is short.' The best band present
on the holiday jollification will also
be awarded substantial honors. Lo
cally several Imposing floats are al
ready being prepared, and Medford
partIeB.aro "plapnlng to ."Join the
parade. ' The committees having this
matter In. charge are being assisted
by Mrs. Maude linger and Mrs. Rob
erta. Everton. Following the parade
dinner will bo served, the afternoon
to be devoted to games and sports.
Dancing at the Bungalow, also at the
Armory as the grand finale .in the
evening.
B. F. 'Montgomery, of this city,
represents the railroad contingents,
having a number of assistants. Mod
ern Woodmen committees are as fol
lows:
General Chairman E. C. Sllliman,
Medford.
Advertising G. W. McN'abb, Ash
land; A. F. Stennett, Jfedjord; E.
V. Smith, Grants Pass; F. E. Bow
man, Talent.
Sp.orts S. E. Eddy, Medford; Jas.
Flemmhig,
Dancing 3-. E. Eddy, Medford.
Glad Hand Committee A. E. Kel
logg, Gold Hill; W. E. Alexander,
Central Point; Gordon Stout, Med
ford; Ed. Gnno, Grants Pass; E. E.
Blanchard, Grants Pass.
Reception Committee to Speaker
F. L. Nutter, Ashland; II. F. De
Souza, Medford; E. T. Jacobs, Talent;
C. W. Walker, Gold Hill; Dan Hor
nig, Central Point; Hallls Nutt,
Grants IPass; Shortle Conrad, Med
ford; Joe Harper, Grants Pass.
The speaker of the day will be
Walter M. Pierce, who is a member
of both M. W. A. and W. O. W. or
ders. F. B. Curry, state deputy of
the M. W. A is expected to be pres
ent the labor unions also to have
their spokesmen.
In order to emphasize the observ
ance of Labor Day in a general way,
Mayor Lamkln has issued the follow
ing proclamation:
"By and under the authority in
vested In me as mayor of the city of
Ashland, I do hereby call on all
firms and business houses to close
their places of , business, so far as
possible, Monday, September 4, from
9:45 o'clock in the morning until 4
o'clock Hi the afternoon. Let all of
our people that can reasonably do so
attend the Labor Day program and
dinner to be held in Llthia park un
der the management of the Modern
Woodmen, Woodmen of the World
and tho labor unions.'
iFurthernlcre, the public schools
will have a holiday, it having been
decided not to begin the fall term
.mill i uusuiiy itiurum, ovpiuiiiutji o.
Jackson County Fair, Medford, Sep
tember 13 to 16. tf
ROGUE RIVER IS
GETTING READY
FOR WAR VETS
ROGUE RIVER. Aug. 31. The
30th annual reunion of war vete
rans will be' held in this city from
September 4th to 9th, and a cordial
invitation Is extended to tho public
to enjoy tho events scheduled for
that time. The park is being put In
readiness for the rendezvous.
Tho Rogue River Civic Improve
ment club enjoyed a delightful even
ing in the park last Friday when the
members and their families gathered
for a picnic dinner. Following the
feast of good things was a short, but
very interesting program. .
Tho friends of Miss Bernice Gal
brnitli of Rogue River were surprised
to learn of her marrainge to Mr.
Grant Neeley, who has been living in
this city until recently but who is
now employed at Doris, California.
The wedding took place at Vreka,
California.
Reverend William Lee Gray, pas
tor of the Hope Community church
of this city, arrived from Portland '
Friday afternoon of last week, .'ac
companied by' his wife and two
daughters, Margaret and Virginia.
This is their first trip to southern
Oregon .and they are delighted with
the climate and'scenic beauties of tho
Roguo River valley.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler, who has
been a guest at the home of Dr. and
Mrs. E.-A. Woods of Ashland for the
past week, has returned to this city.
Reverend Ira Haw-ley. pastor of tho
Church of thp First United Brethern
of Portland. Oregon and his family,
returned to the)-, home this week. .
having spent Be 'eral days vlsiiting
relatives in this comrrvunlty.
Notice to Mining Men
Jackson County Fair, Division R,
Mineral department.
In order to make the best display of
minerals, parties interested are hereby
requested to bring or send in speci
mens for entry whether or not they
appear on the published premium list.
Entry blanks furnished by secretary,
Chamber of Commerce building. -
W. B. ROBINSON, Chairman.
PHOENIX, Aug. 31 Tho Phoenix
Aid society was asked to arrange for
tho Phoenix, community exhibit to be
mado at the Jackson county fair, Sept.
13-16; and at a, meeting or the society
on Wednesday plans and work for the
tho fair weok exhibit were discussed.
A good committee was appointed by
the resident, consisting of Mrs. J. M.
Rader, chairman, Mrs. E. E. Littlefiold,
Mrs. , Fred Furry, Mrs. John Roberts,
Mrs. Ed Anderson. '
As there seems to be some luck of
information as to the details of the
exhibit, we are glad to copy here from
the official premiums list, the credits
for each class:
Grains and grosses, 10; field crops:
corn, potatoes, stock, vegetables, etc.,
20; fruits, berries, nuts, 20; vegetables
and potatoes, 20; dairy and poultry
products, 10: industries and natural
resources (canned fruits, vegetables,
tiiubor, minerals, wool and mohair, etc.
20. Total, 100.
Any community which makes 66 of
these 100 points, will receive fifty
dollars. Phoenix ought to muko 166.
"Let's go!" Everyone belli!
A largo audience grooted the Studont
Gospol Trio of throe young men from
Minneapolis last Sunday evening nt
tho Phoonlx church, and enjoyed the
singing and speaking given.
Next Sunday evening tho young
people will meet at 7:15 for the 'Sep
tember consecration meeting. In the
morning at 11 the pastor will preach,
and special music be given as previ
ously announced, both being planned
for more than ordinary Interest. i i
Heinz
. .-1 '
Demonstration
Beginning next Tuesday and lasting all week, we will have a
demonstration iof HEINZ PRODUCTS. .
During demonstration we will have special prices by the dozen
'on Baked Beans,' Spaghetti and Tomato Soup. .
fi w : , -
, We invite you to call and try the appetizing products put up by the
Heinz Co. 1
See Window .
Personal Attention
Store Closed Monday, Labor Day
. Prompt Service
H. E. Marsh
Phone 252 GROCER Phone 252
. 'ly . JACKSON. COUNTY FAIR, SEPTEMBER 13 TO 1G
We're selling boy's clothes
on Quality but don't be
surprised at the low prices!
In advertising circles it is said that
nothing can be said about a 25c cigar
that had not already been said about
a 5c one
Same witty boys' suits if you will
consult the description of the cheap
est boys' sutis you'll find that they
claim as much as we do for our qual
' ity garments.
'i.
But in our boys' department you'll soon see the difference not
only in cloth but in style pattern and tailoring and you'll come
to wonder why on earth some people make claims in a newspaper
when the clothes are a dead give away.
Boys' Suits, with single and double pants
$8.50 to $17.50
Model Clothing Co.
126 E. Main St.
S. T. Richardson, Prop.
tes n
w m
THE COLONIAL
Liberty Bldg.
Phone 298
Another Shipment of Coats, Suits and Dresses
Have J list Arrived
COATS
In all the new materials and shades
with collars of Squirrel, Beaver, Nutua
Fox and Caracule. Sizes 14 to 4(5.
Prices .: ..$16.50 to 113.00
SUITS
In Twill, Trieothic, Yalania and Valour.
Strictlv tailored and fur trimmed.
Sizes 14 to 44. ,
Prices .$39.50 to $79.50
DRESSES
In Canton, Crepe tie Chene, Satin Can
ton, Clianneuse, Twill and Tricot ine.
Sizes 14 jo 46.
Prices ...$16.50 to $75.00.
HOSE
In all the new shades.
' GLOVES
Ciaimtli't Kid Gloves in, the new com
bination shades. All sizes.
Chamoisctte Gloves iu all lenghts,
shades and sizes. ' -
See our new lino of slips in dark and
light shades, so necessary for' the new
straight line dresses. .
Darnless Hose for Child'ren
Stylish Stout Corsets .