Medford Mail' Tribune
Second Section
Six Paget
Second Section
Six Pages
Oallv Sovntonth Yenr.
9rikly Klty-Second Year.
MEDFORD, OKEOOX, FKIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1922
NO. 227
Items of Interest From the Rogue River Valley
CENTRAL POINT TO lpsSHS'GOLDHILLML !PHflENIXVICTl
PUT ON PLAY FOR
H. SCHOOL TONIGHT
CENTRAL POINT, Dec. 14. The
"Dutch Detective," a i)lay, will be
given tonight, Friday, at the Central
hall at 8 o'clock, by the Central Point
tygfc, school. The cast under the direc
tion of Miss Brown and Mr. Wright
have been practising diligently for the
past month. Thoy have put forth
every effort to make it a success. Mr.
Charles Cunningham plays the part of
detective, and through his antics the
audience will have very good reason to
laugh. The remaining cast will' be
equally as good. The prices have been
put at a reasonable figure within the
reach of all. The proceeds will be
used for the benefit of the high school
annual, which will be published in
1923.
' On Sunday afternoon, S. E. Rangers
of Los Angeles, addressed a fair sized
audience in the Central hall. The sub
ject of his lecture was "Millions Liv
ing Will Never Die," based on facts
given in the bible. Ho gave some
evidence concerning the prophecy
Which he says will be fulfilled in 1925.
Mrs. George Ross who has been crit
ically 111, is now up and around. It is
hoped that she will improve every day
and become as strong as she was be
fore she became sick.
Ed Guches of this city has been con
fined to, his home on account of sick-noss,-
but is now very much better.
P. Olson left for Portland the first
of the week to visit his son Alex, who
la employed there. He is to return
here Suturdny.
Charles Sanderson and family of
Beagle, visited therr parents, Mr. and
Mrs. C. S. Sanderson of, this city,
Thursday afternoon. .
Ed Moore and wife of the Meadows
district, are spending the winter at the
home of their daughter, Mrs. Ellis
Clark.' Mrs. Moore's health has not
been very good for which she thought
this xllroatn would be better, r .". :-:;
The revival meetings which have
been carried on the past month have
been discontinued, but will be carried
on in Medford. Rev: Lovejoy however,
will continue to live here and may
start meetings again In the future.
Herman and Ruby Preame, who are
visiting at the home of William Werth
nt Agate, were business visitors here
Monday afternoon.
L. F; Picket is now holding the posi
tion of .salesman in Thurber's store for
the past week.
S. B. Sandifer of near Central Point
returned from a motor trip to Portland
accompanied by his family.
Mrs.' L. W. Shores left for Falls
City, Oregon to be at tho bedside of
her mother who is critically ill.
Tho Odd Fellow, lodge of Central
Point will give a dance at Central hall
Friday;- Doc. 22. The featuro of tho
evening will lo old tlino music and old
time dances. A nominal fee of two
dollars will be charged for a supper
and an evening of dance. The proceeds
will go to a sick Odd Fellow and his
family of this city.
R. Ziinmermnn has moved to tho old
Smith place three miles west of Cen
tral Point, where he will farm and the
now tractor which he recently bought
will bo a great benefit to hi").
Mr. Stevens of Mitchell, Oregon Is
spending the winter at the home of
Mi's. Belcher. While Here he is being
treated for eanner hv Dr. Poellnitz.
ft Tim hliecrlni nlnrm whlell WnB lll-
stalled at the Central Point State bank
went off one night last week. The I
alarm was not set right which was the
reason It started its Siren.
S. Bristoe and family were business
visitors In Medford 'ihursday after
noon. Mrs.' Ira Love, who lias been con
fined to her home the past week on
account of a severe cold is vory much
Improved at this time.
The many friends of Mrs. O. R.
Pankey will be sorry to hear that she
Is, very, ill' with pneumonia. She has
been Bjllhg since the Thanksgiving
holidays' but not seriously till of late.
enough to enjoy the Christinas holl-.
rinva 1
A rummage sale was held by the
Eastern Star and Masons in their
lodge building Wednesday afternoon.
The goods were auctioned off by Geo.
Neale. Many UBOful articles were sold
cheap. Hot tainales, pios and other
eatables were on sale and a fair crowd
was present to take advantage of the
bargains offered.
Tho friends of Mrs. W. E. Weaver
will be sorry to hear that she is again
on the sick list. That the good lady
will soon be well Is the wish expressed
by friends.
L. F. Picket and family have moved
from the Murray house in which they
have resided the past several months,
into the Merrlt house recently vacated
by Mr. French and family.
Tomorrow is the dato set for the
bazaar to be held by the Ladies' Aid
society in Mr. Thurber's store. Fancy
work suitable for Christmas gifts will
be on sale and other useful things will
be sold. Refreshments will be Berved
to all those that care to partake. Many
bargains can be found here so it will
pay you to buy Christmas gifts thore.
Mrs. Kate Eldreth of Medford was
an all day visitor at the home of her
mother, Mrs. McJimpsey, Wednesday.
John Mann returned from Sacra
mento, Calif., where he has been work
ing for the past several months, to his
borne here Monday.
The order of Shifters, which lias a
long history, has been introduced in
the high school and so far has met
with success as a new candidate is
initiated into Its mysteries every day.
Miss Thelma Franks, high school
student of Medford, spent the week
end at the home of her friend, Miss
Kathleen Seller,
The work of remodeling the opera
house for basket ball is progressing
rather slowly as plans for further work
have not been quite formulated.
O. Bailey, formerly of thlB city, then
of Crescent City, Calif., and now of
Rogue River, Oregon was a business
visitor here Wednesday.
Simpson Wilson motored to Medford
with Jesse Richardson on business. ' j
Miss Mary Mce's house is receiving
a new coat of yellow paint which im
proves tho dppoaranco very much.
Mrs. Emma White and daughter
Thelma visited Miss Mary A. Meo
Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Stearns who are
visiting their son Herbert Sheever are
intending to come home about Christ
mas. '
Small Christmas trees are now
adorning the driveway at the Central
Point Service Station arid gives it a
holiday appearance.
Leonard Hall, who has been staying
at the Kinney home the past two
weeks Is about to return to his home
in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Radlcke and chil
dren motored to Medford Sunday in
their truck. -.
Mr. and Mrs. Art Lewis are now re
siding in Gold Hill whore he is running
a butchor shop.
lr. Kolsoe of Tolo, Ore., moved into
the house vacated by Mr. Picket and
family. His two boys started school
horo Monday about the same day that
thoy moved into town.
Earl Beall, high school student of
this city, has Installed in his home a
radiophone. Ho reports it to be work
ing up to the best of his expectations.
Joo Boswell is now spending a busi
ness visit in Hornbrook, Calif. He
expects to be back in time to enjoy the
holitlays with Ills family. .
Miss Letha Grigsby was a visitor In
Medford Thursday afternoon.
BUILD NEW CITY
COLD HILL, Dec. 14. (Special)
It will require $4,625.45 to meet
the operating expenses of tho city
of Gold Hill the coming year, which
will be met with a 12 mill levy. At
a mass meeting recently held in tho
city hall to consider the reconstruc
tion of tho present city water system,
which was proposed at the beginning
of the war, it was voted to begin im
mediate operation on the new sys
tem. In amending tho city charter
in 1(112 and again in 1921, bonds In
tho sum of $25,oow were voted for
that purpose. Tho city for the past
five years, have been using the Gold
Hill Canal company's power plant
under leaHe for city purposes, which
has become in very bad repair. This
old plant it is reported will be taken
over by one of tho largo mines near
Gold Hill the coming seaBon for its
exclusive use, and it will be recon
structed on large plans.
The city owns Jointly with the Gold
Hill irrigation district a 55-100 inter
est of tho district's diversion and
control works in Itosuo river three
miles above Gold Hill and privilege
of enlarging the district's canal sys
tem to the city's power site opposite
of Gold Hill. The present plans in
dicate that a battery of hydraulic
rnms'will be adopted to lift the
water to tho reservoirs abovo the city.
A new system of mains In the city
will also be constructed.
maker
Mrs. Chris Ulrlch and Mrs. U. U.
Chapman were luncheon guests of
Mi's. L. G. Ulrlch of Medford on
Tuesday.
Hugh Jones, who has bcon employ
ed as steam engineer tor the county
during the summer has returned to
his homo in our city,
.Mrs. G. A. Gardner and daughter
Geraldlne were Bhopping in .Medford
Saturday.
MIss C Swindell has taken up liar
residence in Medford for the winter.
Mrs. K. R. Jones, who has been
Bcriously ill is much improved under
the care of Dr. Oftcdol.
Ed Conally and family, lately from
Lakevlow, who have roslded in our
city for several months, have moved
to a farm on Thompson Creek.
Mrs. Leora Smith and Mrs. Bar
bara Peter wore business callers in
Medford Wednesday.
Mrs. Owen Keogan is Beriously 111
at her homo in our city.
Mr. A. Fletcher is reported 111.
Mrs. D. W. Bagshaw and MIsb'AI
ice Hoaf, Mrs. Roy Ulrich and child
ren were shopping in Medford Wed
nesday.
The Royal Neighbors held a spe
cial meeting Wednesday night for
the purpose of. electing officers. A
good attendance and a good lime was
enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Bert Moses spent Thursday
in Medford Christmas shopping.
County Judge Gardner is spending
this week in Portland on official bus
iness. , -
Tho Junior and Senior elasses of
Remove Corns
Easily, Quickly
not by painful, dsnniroua Rousing pi
euttlnir. not tr burning but plnlMly
-Imply by shriveling thom up so you
Ian peal thm off In one piece, use
"GETS-IT"
Demand tbe renuln. Your money bock
If It fain. Gentle, aootblnir. rnuluU'ly
hsrraleeitollveneib. At all drawlrti.
Uoata but a trine. R. Lawrence Co.
Mfr. Chicago.
Leou H. Hasklna -
, Strang's Drug Store: . - ,
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I QIIPWPIPPIFS l!
j IMILHUILrL. 1111 I L.UV I
Alma Camp No. 4300 - Iloyal
Neighbors of America, of Gold Hill,
elected Letscy Miller, oracle, Ida
Wharton, vicc-oraclo, Mary Chisholm
recorder and A. 13. Kellogg, manager
for the ensuing year at their last
regular meeting. Thero has been
considerable activity In tho camp the
past few weeks, duo to the effort of
District Deputy Grace Morrltt, ot
Central Point, who has doubled tho
membership of tho camp with her
personal field work in tho Gold Hill
district. Tho camp whoso activities
and membership havo been nt low
ebb since the war period in their rer
cent revival -'hiivo " combined their
forces with the local camp of Modern
Woodmen in refurnishing a lodge
room for tho two camps. They havo
taken a lease- front the city of tho
fireman's room' an annex to. tho city
hall, which are tho new quarters.
The bazaar end social given by the
local I. O. O. F., and Rebecca lodges
last Saturday evening in tho I. O. O.
F. building wns tho largest attend
ed social function In tho history of
the lodges. In spite of the spacious
lodge room, dining room and other
quarters of tho building covering a
space of 60x100 feet standing room
was at a premium. Prominent lodge
membors from tho two counties wero
present and lingered until midnight
enjoying tho festivities. Tho enls
w-ero pronounced tho best, and the
several booths of freaks and sells
reaped tho lodges a rich harvest In a
financial way. Tho several clown
characters furnished by the com
mittee caused a host of merriment
among both tho young and old dur
Ing the evening.
JACKSONVILLE
OF FAIR TRAGEDY
LEAVES HOSPITAL
( Continued on. Page Fourl
By Mary O. Carey. ,
EDEN VALLEY. Doc. 1 1. Roy
Cofmann o Phoenix, who was In
jured during tho county fair, and who
has been in tho Community hospital
at Medford for tho past three mouths,
wan permitted to return to his home,
with J. IC. Roberts and family last
week., Roy is able to get about a
very little with tho aid of crutches,
but may'have to havo another opera
tion upon his broken leg before tho
limb is healed rightly.
There has been an unusually heavy
demand for hay in this part of the
valley tho past week. Parties from
Ashland have been hauling from
James Allen's and C. Carey's. Tho
price has risen to $18 per tan.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bell ot Talent
with their infant daughter, came
down to Phoenix Wednesday to vis
it Mrs. Jobo's parents, .Mr. Hud Mrs.
Jobe of Fern Valley.
Lawrence French returned from
WillowB, California, Tuesday, whero
he had been visiting relatives. Ho
says it was raining most too hard
there for him. The storm broke' Mr. Briscoe says that the price is not
Thanksgiving day and has continued what It should V for good cows.
without ceasing ever since. Colvcr Furry has boen plowing for
oak circle No. 212 at Phoonix held C. Carey the past .weck, but tho rain
a very enjoyablo session Wednesday I has mtorferrorf with the work; eipe
by the committee: Mrs. A. S. Furry,
Mrs. L. A. Rcumca and .Mrs. Carl
Cobeleigh.
E. C. Lockwood of tho' Whlto Wing
Poultry farm, took first prize over
all exhibitors at the Ashland Winter
Fair, in the laying class ot S. C.
Whlto Leghorns. There was much
competition, which makes showing
all the more interesting to all exhib
itors, and the winning of frlst prizes
of grealer valuo.
We understand that Mr. and Mrs.
Clark of Talent are enjoying a visit
from their daughter and her hus
band from Colorado, and that tho
young folks will locate here In the
valloy.
lloldrodgo Brothers of Talent have
sold their appios to parties in Mod
ford, and aro having thorn hauled by
truck to tho packing house where
thoy will be packed for shipment.
Mr. and Mrs. 'William Collins ot
Redbluff, newly weds, wero visiting
Mrs. Collins' slstor, Mrs. Colver Fur
ry of Fom Valloy, last week. Mr. and
Mrs. .Collius left tho first of this
week for Portland, whore they will
spend tho holidays, after which they
will return to California, where Mr.
Collins will farm the coming season.
Mrs. Collins' former homo was in
Portland, whore Bhe has two broth
ers. Earl Briscoe of North Talent, sold
Fcveral heud of miUc cows this week
to parties in Fern Valley. They were
taken to tho volley Tuesday morning.
field. Tho freezing of tho ton ot
the land renders It Bloppj. and tha
whotle of the machine pick up all ot
tho vet dirt, cleur down a the! dry
soil, which is within oigut Inches of
the top, .
Mr. and Mrs. "Will Short of Phoe
nix, were contemplating going to
Portland for tho benefit of Mr.
Short's health, but ho has became bo
.'II that the trip has boen postponed
tor tho prcatnt.
In some ivay I omitted to mention
In my last Items that Aubrey Furry
of Phoenix, wa.s home Thanksgiving
on short leave." Aubrey is nt Eugene
this winter attending college, and
as a friend was running up Just at
that time Aubrey came with him.
Mrs. A. S. Furry attended a birth
day dinner at the homo of her aunt
in -Medford Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Rader wero
Medford business callers Tuesday, as
were several others from Phoenix.
A very Interesting program is be
ing prepared for tho Christmas en
tertainment and treo which will bo
had at the Presbyterian church in
Phoenix Christmas. The little tots
aro working hard to have their part
ot the program a success.
, Mrs. F. M. Sheets has been on the
slcklist again the past week. It is
thought she overworked, perhaps, in
their recant moving, which was made
necessary by the selling of the place
where thoy formerly lived In Phoenix.
Notice
Crater Lake Auxiliary meets at
I. O. O. F. hall tomprrow night. Nomi
nation and election of officers, with all
members presont..- .' .... v. 227
Christmas Suggestions
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from
Medford's Gift Shop
Qfegfp. :, J
We have hundreds of appropriate and attractive Christmas Gifts. ' They are
priced very reasonably to suit every individual's pocketbook. This stock was
shipped from the Orient and Germany before the increase in tariff , which
gives you the advantage of lower prices. You are cordially invited to come
and see what we have.
SEVEN MORE DAYS' SHOPPING
Miss Nellie Jacobs returned to her
home on Riverside Sunday morning.
Miss Jacobs has been conducting a
cafeteria in Los Angeles the past two
years, but recently sold her business
Interests thero and has returned to
help. In the Jacobs cafo in Gold Hill.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wahl were
Medford visitors Thursday and din
ner guests of Mr. - and Mrs. Fred
Wahl.
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Slcad entertain
ed Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Reed and Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Guy at dinner Satur
day evening. ' '
Mrs. Rose Gay was a Grants Pass
visitor tho past week.
Mrs. Goorgla Kittle. Mrs. Beatrice
Jones and Charles Champiin were
shopping in Medford Tuesday.
Mrs. Fran Elliott, ' Mrs. C. A.
Wahl and Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Engel
were Grants Pass visitors during tho
past week.
Fred Champiin was In McdforJ
Thursday and attended the Elks'
Christmas tree and lodge in the even
ing. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wahl. Mrs.'Geo
Aldcn and Miss Jane McQuat were
Riverside visitors Sunday.
The Community Club held their
regular monthly meeting at the club
house Sunday afternoon and plans
were made to resume their dances
some time In January. The next
business meeting will be January
and election of officers.
K. A. Fleming is making a lengthy
visit east.
The Missionary society of the Pres
byterian church held a special meet
ing last Thursday in the basement of
tho church.
Mrs. Robert Finney was a business
visitor in Medford Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Conger and
family wero business callers in Med
ford Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. William Lnmb of
Ross Lano were Sunday guests at the
home ot Mrs. Lamb's paronts, Mr.
and Mrs. William Arthurs.
The many friends ot David Linn of
Eugene, formerly a Jacksonville boy,
a nephew of Mrs. Julia Beckman, and
Mrs. Kale Hoffman, wero grieved to
hear of tho accidental death by
drowning In the Willamette river a
few days ago. '
Mrs. Leiand Cantrall and daugh
ter Shirley,- passed through town
Monday en route to the homo ot Mr.
and Mrs. Carl- Johnson for a short
visit.
, Mr. and Mrs. Joo McMahon and
children visited Sunday at tho homo
ol 'Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Bolton in '
Ashland.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fich and daugh
ter Virginia, accompanied by their
guoBt, Fred Williams, visited the
Winter Fair at ABhland.
Oscar Knox, our genial mall car
rier, Is making a business trip to
Grants Pass this week. His son Oli
ver Is in charge of the mall route to
Medford.
Fred Williams of Salem was Sun
day guest at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Fred Fich, In our city.
Mr. and Mrs. James WInnlngham
and children ot Watkins, are spend
ing this week In town, guests of rela
tives. Harvey Taylor of Montana was a
recent guest at the home of Mr. and
26c AND UNDER
Bronze finish Vases with Oriental designs,
3 inches (all 25c
Hose Violet Snndlowood Incense, box 25c
Incense iRurner 23c
Hand Painted Ijicqcr llox 10c and 1.1c
Hand I'nliifod Lacquer Picture 25e
H. I. high irrndo Lacquer Napkin Kings.. ..2.1c
Oregon Myi-tlowood Napkin Rings ,..23c
Leather, Silk nnd Velvet Child's Purse. ...25c
Chinese Lily Bulbs, extra huge flowers 23r,
Chinese Lily Bulbs, common sizes 2 for 5c
Everlasting Flowers, per bunch 25c
Cotton Crop", all colors, per yard 2.1c
llox Stationary, with Japanoso design 2.1c
Aluminum Toy Tci Set 23c
(Jold Fish - 25c
Hlcop Kyo Dolls 2.1c
Artificial Pond Mile 2.1c
35c AND UNDER
Silk and Smoked Itamlmo Iimp Shade.... 35c
Parasol Hnapcd Shade H5c
I'ui Glass Vases, 8 inches SWc
Bronze, finish Vases, Oriental design, O in, :t1c
Hand Painted Handkerchief Iloxcs !Wc
Crator Lake Calenders , i !Wc
Small Kern Dish, with Frog !JV
Vlctorj' Canary Bird in, I vox ..l.Sl.le
Hand Painted Lacquw Nut Howls SWc
50c AND UNDER
Japanese Tea Cukes, delicious, II).. ,10c
Manlruro Set ROc
Hand Painted Hew Skin Purse 150c
Crater l.ako Calender with enveloM.....10c
Vanity Caso for Misses 50c
Vawes, many desljrns 45r ami 50c
Hand 1'ulntcd Plates :(,1c to 50c
lacquer Nut or Candy Howls, nrevol design BOc
Famuli (Joldflsh 50c
Hand I'alnlcd Silk Lampshade 50c.
Artificial Pond Lilies..'. 50r.
f lilnese Banitxx) ' AVork BaskiM.s, trimmed
with ring, coins, tassels and bends 15c
Bisque head, wooden body, sleep eye Doll,
nicely dressed 50c
75c AND UNDER
$1.50 AND UNDER ,
Kelt Sllppri-s, with leather soles, different
colors.... 91.25, IH1.S15, $1.50
Leather Vanity Cawea $1.00, $1.25, $1.50
Boxes Linen Handkerchiefs $1.00, $1.25
Leather Glovo nnd Tie Boxes, with 'Japanese
designs :.. $1.00, $1.50
it..-,., vu,. o.i., i i ... u 1 Keek Chain'..'....:.' $1.00, $1,25, $1.50
,,,,, , ' 75c G'olMlnlsh Jnrdliilcrs, with pot...! ....$1.25
Chinese brown Work Basket, trimmed with
tassel, beads, coins and ring. 05c
Ilahlmo aiid Silk Iimp Shade 05c nnd 75r
Heal leather, Ladioa' Handbags 75c
High grade If. P. Cup anil Saucer.. 75c
Chinese Lucky King nnd Shlek I lings 75c
Kmhi'oldercd Silk Slipper with leather sole,
pair 75c
Box of Handkerchiefs 50c
$1.00 AND UNDER
Chinese AVork Basket, trimmed with tassel,
beads, ring and coin, 0 inch diameter n,1c
llluo or Gold Luster Cup and Saucer $1,00
0 for $5.00
Stuffed Doll, regular $1.00 size 85c
llluo and Whlto Japaneso Lunch Cloth,
18 Inch square 118c
12 Inch Clapper Doll 05c
Sleep liyo Blsquo heud, wooden body doll,
dressed and undressed :.,..85e, IMc, $1.04)
High grade Hand Painted Box of Hand
kerchiefs, embroidered, linen 85c
Ktehed Glass Sweet Peu Baskets 75c, $1.00
Brass Ash Tray H5c, $1.00
Mahogany Candle Sticks 75c, 85c, 05c
Bronze finish Chlneso Lily or Cut. Flower
Bowl 75r, $1.00
Kodak Picture Albums $1.00
0 Hlai-rut Tumblers, set $1.00
Silk Lamp Shndos with fringe. .'......$1.25
Brass Smoking: Set with Tray .$1.30
Bronzo Vases, Oriental design $1.25, $I.a.
Lacquer Ten Tray, largo size.. . ..$1.25, $1.50
Men' Ijacqucr Collar Boxes ........:...$1.30
II. P. Ijicquor Cigarette Boxes w ith Tray $1.50
Chlneso Work Banket, with tassel, beads,
ring and coin, It inch diameter... $1.1 3, $1.;I3
Bablo'a Basket $1.25, $1.30
Fruit Baskets, nil sizes $1.00, $1.25, $1.30
Wasto Paper Baskets $1.00,' $1.23
Hand 'Painted, Oriental design, Shoo Trees,
per pair... .......$1.00. With box $1.25
$2.50 AND UNDER
Bronze finish Jardiniere .....$2.23
Bronzo Vases, Oriental designs $2.25
Men's Leather Slipper $1.25, $1.75, $2.30,
Kodak Picture Album.... $2.25
(icniiina Madumo Henderson , Dulls that
talk ; $1.03
Sleeping Dolls with kid bodies $2.30
Work Box, complete with Scissors, Needles,
Knibrolilei-j', Thread, Darning Cotton and all
colors of Sowing Thread : $1.75
Cmsrent shaped Hanging Vases with
chains ."....$1.23
Japanese Art Store
The
Christmas Store
East Main
Street