PXGE SEVEN
terns of Interest From the Rogue River Valley
MEDF0RH MAIL' TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. OREGON. FRIDAY. .MA'ROTT 2. 192.'?
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OPENS MARCH 8
1 CGNTItAL
iMarob eighth
tenoning duto
Oioatrc. Mr.
Kvlfc returned
roiNT, March 1.
lma been set as the
of the. "F and E"
F. V. Sonbream and
from Portland Sntur-
.. day after attending to business in
. "teroatit concerning tho theatre.' Two
"i'owera Oil machlnoB wcro purchased.
Kild to be two of the latest and best
Viodols 0,t ,nu market. As yet they
Jiavo not arrived, but nre expected In
about two or three days. A velvet
'fold screen was also procured and Is
DOW belUK prepared for uso. Tho
oneratlnc room Is now being lined
with metal to make It fire proof and
to comply with tho stato law. tuc
ftliniWff ana uuuuruwiiK a i-um-
iiluted Tuesday muklnc !t very at
tractive, and Improvjns tho appear
" 4nco of the corner very much. The
lnti.rlnp in rihcorntprl iinnronriatelv.
L Tho prico of admission is placed nt
r. th(fty cents. Performances will be
r; irivan seven niuhtH a week, a new
hqw every other nlnht, consisting of
(he latest films out, probably a se
rial will run with tho regular show
en Thursday and Friday nights. The
Jllrst feature film to he shown on
VXUnrch 8. will be jne wneiK. siar
f lAlnif Rodolph .Valentino. Matinees
i VI1 not bo run, except on Saturdays.
I On Monday nights or somo other
i specified night a country store will
be run. That is, on those nights
prizes consisting of foodstuff will be
( Riven to tho person in tho audience
f . holding a number given to him when
j ho bought tho ticket, corresponding
to a duplicate number drawn from
I n box holding tho same amount of
i' numbers as mere arc iu-ki-ih. 11 ui
number matches with tho one drawn.
' the prize is won. This plan Is used
t in the theatres of Portland.' Seattle
(."-, nod other cities. The opening of the
I ' "V and E" is being looked forward
t .jby all tho theatre goers of this city
: jand community. , .
"jj Mr. Edward is now in full charge
Zot tho confectionary store and lunch
-.counter formerly managed by his
brother Albert. This change reopens
ithe lunch counter discontinued a
1 short time ago. This will be a great
I benefit to those who want to eat away
Miss Joy Hamrlck Is efficiently taking
enro of tho storo while Mr. and Mrs.
Paxson are confined at tho hospital.
Tho work on the new central phono
offico of flTe Central Point Mutual
Telephone company Is proceeding
rapidly under or by tho efforts of Mr.
Frank Miller, nichnrd Hay and O. It.
Pnnkey. The building will be ready
for occupancy by April 1. It will bo
made strictly fireproof on the out
sldo by putting on asbestos shingles
all around. It Is understood the
structure will have eight rooms for
the occupancy of tho operators of the
offico, who will live there.
Mr. J. O. Isaacson, who hns been
confined to his homo on account of
illness for the past two weeks is now
Improving. Tho Epworth league will glvo a
party tomorrow evening at the home
of Mr. Clifford Boswell. Members of
the league are cordially invited.
A formal dancing party was given
nt the Oregon Dnncing Academy Sat
urday evening. Many young people
attended to spend tho evening joy
fully. They danced till a lato hour
and left for their homes, regretting
that tho evening had passed so
quickly.
Mr. Oeorgc Marii.e has followed
tho example set by several other
young men, that of marriage. Last
week he took as his bride Miss Freda
Stevens, a charming young lady. They
have established their home In tho
house formerly owned by Mr. May.
Mr. Marine formerly resided hero last
summer with his parents who are now
living nt Canada, Is well known
among tho younger people. Ho was
n student of the local high school
last year. Ho has always been known
to be hard working and Industrious,
always attending to his own business.
They wore duly chlvarced by the
younger portion of the town who
went away satisfied with tho treats
given out.
A party was held at the home of
Mrs. Denton Monday. Dainty refresh
ments were served after tho enter
tainment. Many guests woro pres
ent to partake of the refreshment and
spend tho afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Wes Kelso gave sup
per at the dance given by the "Peer
less Four," however, they will not re
peat the performance nt tonight's
dance. The orchestra Is beginning to
give dances out of town. Tomorrow
night they journey to Murphy to stage
a hardtimes dance.
Miss ' Velma Thurber well known
young lady of this city, but now of
Weed, was married to Mr. Nathan
Greshnm also formerly of this city
about the first of last week at Yreka
by tho Reverend Hubbard. These
two young pcoplo are well known to
all of this city and their friends -wish
They Jn-
ifrom home. Tho new proprietor took c them a happy married life.
imossession the first of the woek. Sue-1 tend to mnko their home at Weed
I cess is wished to him by his many w-here Mr. Oresham is employed. Mrs.
friends of this city. Oreshnm was present at the cere-
Mr. Burchill and family moved his mony. ,
ousehold effects to tho Willow Mrs. Frank Cochran and mother,
Brings district. --Ho has l-esided in M rs. Wright; ' returned from niver-
the house belonging to Mrs. Alexan
der for tho past several months,
side, Calif., where they spent a short
but happy visit with relatives..
Mrs. Crosson moved back to this
city from Medford tho first part oi
this week to continuo her dancing
It was indeed a great surprise to
hear that Mr. It. H. l'axson was taken
111 last woek with pneumonia, tnat no
was taken to the Dow hospital at j academy. Class dances are given
Medford where ho is now resting every Tuesday and Thursday evening,
easily, and improving slowly. Ho J Tho other nights are set aside to be
has been missed from his drug store, i used for lessons for those who care
where for so long ho hns attended tolto lenrn to dance,
the needs of his many customers. lt Mr. Wesley Kelso was a visitor in
is hoped by nil that ho will again be I Gold Hill, driving a new Star car
back among his townspeople soon. ' bought by his brother Frederick.
More surprise was shown when It was Miss Martha Murray and Miss
learned that Mrs. Paxson was taken! Ruth- Newman, of Medford were Sun
to the hospital whero she is, as re- j day visitors at the home of Miss
ported, threatened with pneumonia.! Annavelle Walker.
Try it Hot '
as a porridge
For a quick, hot breakfast that's all
. nourishment do this:
Put two Shredded Wheat Biscuits in a
small saucepan; add salt and enough water
to cover the bottom of the pan; stir and boil
, until thick. Then serve with milk or cream.
Or, to preserve the crisp golden shreds of
the biscuits merely serve with hot milk.
You'll never know the real delights of a
hotxereal until you've made a whole-wheat
cereal from Shredded Wheat.
Shredded Wheat is 100 whole wheat,'
ready cooked and ready-to-eat.' A per
fect, delicious food for any meal of the
day. Serve it simply with milk or cream,
or topped with berries or fruits. Con.
tains all the bran you need to stimulate
(bowel movement. It is salt-free and un
sweetened you season it to your taste.
Triscuit is the Shredded Wheat Cracker
'a real whole-wheat toast. Try it with
butter, soft cheese or marmalades.
Shreclclcd Wheat
The perfect food
in Biscuit form
General Mill Work
TROWBRIDGE CABINET WORKS
Windows and Doors Window Glass
Door Frames Window Frames
All Kinds of Interior Finish
ELK CREEK
STABLISHED
nOOUK 1UVEU. "March 1. Mr.
La Sallo of Portland, Oregon will be
nt tho Community Hall next Saturday
evening and discuss tho feasibility of
tho installation hero of a fruit and
vegetable drier. Mr. l.a Sallo comes
well recommended for promotion of
industry along this line and wo hope
all citizens Interested In tho up
building of tho community will be
present and hear what he has to say.
Tho Hogue ltlver high school team
left Hogue Ilivcr Wednesday morn
ing for Arcada, California, at which
place they will stay about three days
and piny in a basketball tournament
In which ten teams will participate.
Tho winning team will receive a sil
ver cup, and wo aro expecting our
boys to return with it.
Mrs. Jano Smack, Who has been
visiting relatives in Southern Cali
fornia for tho past two months, re
turned to her homo In Rogue Kivor
on the morning of Fobruary 19th.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jacobs of Med
ford, former residents of Iloguc
ltlver, spent Sunday afternoon of
February IS with Judge O. H. Olll
more of thlB city.
On February 18th, Mr. James Mar
tin of this city was called to San
Jose, California, on account of the
serious Illness of his father, Itev.
James Martin. Tho lnttcr, at the
ago of 93, passed away last Saturduy
morning after an Illness of about 10
days. Ilcv. Martin, whoso custom it
was to spend his summers with his
son at ltoguo ltlver. had been feel
ing so well up tn the timo of his ill
ness that ho was making plans for
his yearly trip north, but Instead, he
has taken the trip thnt all must take
and to which he has been looking
forward with great pleasure for many
years.
Tho Civic Improvement club met
at tho home of Mrs. Will White last
Fridny with a goodly number of mem
bers present. Matters of importance
to the club and community in general
were transacted, followed by a very
pleasant social time during which the
hostess served dnlnty refreshments,
and the ladles roturned to their
homes fooling that tho afternoon had
been well spent.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. liyers, who have
been residents of this city for tho past
year, aro moving to Grants Pass after
having traded their placo for that of
Mr. E. It. Webb's of Oregon .City, tho
lntter with his family expecting to
mnko ltoguo River his home.'
On the 20th of this month, Hills
Military academy baskotbnll team
played tho Roguo River high Bchool
team at Roguo River, tho locals win
ning by a score of 23 to 44. The
Portland team showed lack of train
ing and woro very much out-classed
by tho Roguo River boys. On the
2Gth of this month our boys played n
return gnmo with the Medford high
school team nt Medford, tho latter
winning by tho score of 11 to 35.
Tho unusual largo floor at Medford.
together with tho fact that tho local
boys had played several hard games
previous to their meeting Medford.
resulted In their making a poorer
showing" than ordinary. Tho Medford
team, while entitled to credit for
good avorngo playing, has tho advan
tage on their own pocullar floor over
any outsido team.
After tho basketball gamo between
Hills Military ncudomy and tho
Roguo Ulver high school, Mr. Fred
erick Fismann, Sr., our successful
orchardlst, demonstrated his usual
generosity by taking nil of the bas
ketball pjlayers of both teams to
Julian's confectionery and treated
them to Ico cream and other delica
cies, which was much appreciated by
tho boys.
Arllo Hatch, n student at Albany
college, Is spending tho week-end
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Hatch of this city.
Mr. Charles llorton. our genial
school Jnnltor, hns been very sick for
the last two weeks with dlabetis and
thero is apprehension among his
many friends that tho disease may
provo fatal. However, wo are hoping
for his speedy recovery.
On tho loth of this month, Mrs.
IJoykln, wife of Engineer Robert IJoy
kin of tho Ancient River Oold Min
ing company, arrived here with her
littlo daughter and young son, coming
from Joplln, Missouri. Mrs. Boykln
Is .becoming acquainted with the
people In this locality and expresses
herself as being very much plensed
with everything In genernl and Is
especially elntod with our excellent
cllmnto. Wo hopo Mrs. Hoykln will
continuo to bo favorably Impressed
nnd stay with us permanently and
Identify herself, with tho nffairs of
tho community.'.;
Tho Schoolmasters' club, composed
of tho superintendents nnd principals
of tho schools in tho county as well
as tho high school toachers, held a
meeting nt the -Roguo River high
school Inst Saturday. Interesting nnd
Instructive speeches, given by busi
ness and professional men, were en
Joyed by all. At noon a most calio
rnto banquet, ever? dish of which
was prepared tn such a way as to
tempt tho most critical of epicureans,
was served by 1ho domestic science
department under tho direction of
Miss Ireno Anderson, tho domestic
science teacher of tho Roguo River
high school.
Tho funernl services of Mrs. Mary
Frances Burkhart woro conducted nt
the Hopn Presbyterian church In this
city on Monday, Fob. 26, nt 3 p. m.,
hy Row Wm. Ixo Gray. Mrs. Burk
hart was 67 years of age nnd a resi
dent of Albnny at tho timo of her de
cense, she was formerly a resident
of Evans creek and lenves n dnugh-
tr. Mrs. Charles Williams of Kvnns
creek nnd a husband, Mr. Frank
Burkhart ot Albany, to mourn her
The homo of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
Stewart was the Fcone of n merry
gathering last week, to celebrate
Washington's birthday. Characters,
readings and a play was given by the
children of the school and mi.ncrous
games played by all wero much en
joyed, nfter which generous relresh
ments were served. At a late hour
the guests departed, expressing their
pleasure ot tho evening's entertain
ment. Wo are glad to announce that the
Infant daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs.
Snndherg. who was operated on at the
Granite City hoslltal In Ashland last
week is rapidly recovering.
A very pretty wedding was solemn
ized Saturdny evening at eight o'clock
when Rev. J. E. McDonald united in
marriage, Mr. Jay Simmons, and Miss
Olivo Lane. The young couple have
tho best wishes of many friends for
a happy future.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown nnd
Master Harvard. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Howell, accompanied by 'Mrs. J. E.
McDonald and Miss Gladys McDon
ald, enjoyed a very pleasant motor
trip to Tablo Rock Sunday nftcrnoon.
Work on tho Elk creek bridge Is
progressing rapidly.
Mrs. Thomas Todd. J. E. and W. O.
McDonald, wero Medford visitors this
week.
Miss Bernico Fhllllps called on
friends nt the Roguo Elk Sunday.
Miss Gladys McDonald entertained
her schoolmates and friends at her
homo Inst Friday evening,
E
and music wero much enjoyed nnd
dainty refreshments served. Mrs.
Stuart chaperoned tho pnrty.
Mrs. T. Fosgren spent Saturday
afternoon at tho homo of Mrs. J, E.
McDonald.
Mr. H. Van Scoyoc, who hns been
spending a part of tho winter here,
departi'd for Modford this week.
Ralph Watson is sawing wood for
Todd anc) McDonald.
Mrs. Ralph Watson and Mrs. How
ard Ash called on Mrs. Thomas Todd
Monday.
ASHLAND, Mnr. 2. Mombors ot
484th conip.ni' and the newly organ
ised Rod and Gun club will "collabor
ate" In selecting a permanent Bite for
a combined range nnd shooting ground
The mutter Is not yet definitely set
tled, as several localities nro avail
able tho sportsmen's element pre
ferring a location with n northern
skylino exposure, tho bolter to mnnlp
ulntu trapsliootlng nnd other 'activ
ities. In tho main tho military contin
gent requires ample, target rango ns a
first condition. This bolng secured,
other requisites cnu ho mutually
agreed tiion to the end that ideal
privileges may be nt tho service of
both tho military and their sporting
allies.
"Safety first" will bo in order, re
gardless of the site chosen, and in the
spring It Is expected that tho grounds
will be in readiness for either rifle or
trapsliootlng at the hands of keen
contestants both military und civic.
- Word from Los Angeles announces
the death In that city, after protracted
illness, of Mrs. Archie Million, local
Games ; resident here for years. Sho was tho
A. F. & A. M.. Medford Lodae No. VI 0.1
Special communication on
Friday afternoon and even
ing, March 2nd, commencing
at 2 o"clock. Work in M. M. degree.
Supper will be served at 6:30 p. m.
and a cordial Invitation Is extended
to all members as well us visiting
brethren. By order of the W. M.
291 O. E. FRAZEK, Socretary.
Orchardlsts Take Notice
Bees In your orchard during the
blooming period means more and bet
ter -fruit. For a small consideration
we will place them for you during that falling against a baggage truck.
time,
now.
Make your arrangements right
Phone 960, Stewnrt. 34
wlfo of tho woll known Southern Pa
cific trainman, nnd had been In vari
ous localities of California In the hope
ot securing relief from an insidious
malady, Iler remains will be brought
hero for Interment, 'probably arriving
on Saturday.
Dr. William Keeney Towner, whom
advertising placards announce as the
pastor and co-worker ot Madame Mc
pherson, will begin a series of meet
ings at the Baptist church on March
7. exemplifying further manifestations
of tho divine healing cult
Tho annual Inspection ot 4S4th com
pany will be held at tho armory, on
Monday . evening, March 5. In the
meantime tho men held a special drill
on Wednesday evenlng-of this week,
preliminary to the inspection ordeaj,
which Is a rigid one held under direct
auspices of a regular army officer
duly assigned.
Many hereabouts will rememher
Chas. Bnrnuni, old-time Southern Pa
cific engineer, now located at Oak
land, Cal., and concerning whom word
hns reached hero that he sometime
ngo lost an eye as result of accident,
He
Shasta division, with a residence nt
this tunnlnnl. Another old-timer who
formerly lived here Is P. II. Kltzpnt
rick, now employed on the Stockton
division of tho Southern Pacific, with
hondqunrtors at Htvorbnnk, Calif,
The chamber of commerce Is onjoy
lng a renainsanco as to mnnibortililp
Increase, havlug added a lot of new
names to Its roster of Into, all active
workers In hohnlf of tho various Inter
ests In which tho organization Is en
gaged. Tho list Includes doctors,
preachers, business men In general,
and quite a tow enurgetlc women who
lend In all matters of civic uplift.
Apples are much In ovidence this
week, bushels nnd bushels being re
quisitioned from storngo places. The
popular fruit Is being dished up In a
varloty of menus universally, not to
mention tho amount ground up into
elder.
Nearly 75 members of tho Eastern
Star ordor locally visited Ileames
chapter, of Medford, on Wednesday
oveulng this week, conform! tho work
upon a couple ol their own candidates,
and had a royal good time at the
social which followed conferring ot
tho degrees.
Funeral Borvleos of tho lato George
Kotclium wero hold nt the Elks
temple on Wednesday, the Maccabees
also participating In tho final token
ot respect.
After an extended visit with rela
tives In Washington, Mrs. Nora Wal
rad hns returned home and Is with
her daughter, Mrs. Walter Frelau, her
resldenco bolng rented to other par
ties.
Otto Rolirke former shopman In
Southern Pacific yards here, Is now
nt Auburn, Calif., In like employ,
having been transferred to a lower
altitude on account of health compli
cations with which ho was afflicted In
this locality.
Judge and Mrs. Calkins aro now at
FOR GOLD HILL
GOLD HILL, Mar. 1. (Spoclnl). Tho
M. E. church Sunday school program
given by the school Tuesday evening
to the parents ot the children was
well attended. The program consisted
of nn address by the pastor, Dr. Rold,
music, songs, and recitations. After'
tho program refreshments were
sorved to nil and the hnlanco of the
evonlng was taken up by gomes with
the children and tho parents and
teachers spent the time In general
discussions and visiting. Plans are
already underway hy the Sunday
school for nn Easter program. "
Plans aro underway to organize a
Men's Community club, made up ot
tho members of tho several churches
In Gold Hill and on the plans of a like
club recontly organized In Jackson
ville and other points tn the valley.
Its purpose Is to unlto all Christian
men of the community, looking to the
needs ot tho community, In a spiritual,
moral and physical way and advanc
ing the Ideals of the churches. Tho
work of the club will be divided Into
eleven divisions: Illble study, public
meetings nnd publicity, Invitation,
boys' work, ways and means, spiritual
llfo, physical training, public welfare,
membership, social and visitation. .
The dwelling house question Is get
ting more acute in Gold Hill with the
revival of the mining, timber, and
limestone Industry In the Gold Hill
Pasadena for a time, having located district. Many families dally
Is one ot the vetoran employes of tho
company, employed years ago on the
temporarily at S32 East Walnut stroet
Before returning to southern Oregon,
they will visit at San Diego for a time.
Moose hall is to be the scene of a
series of Friday night dances, to be
given under Hot Springs management
in addition to tho regular schedule of
Saturday parties nt tho Springs pa
vilion. '. .
Shrine stated session, Masonic hall,
Friday evonlng of this week.
291
Shrine Stated Session
llllluh Tomple meots
In Masonic Hall, Ash
land, Friday evening,
March 2. Special bus
iness, hence full at
tendance Is doslred.
Refreshments.
T.'H. SIMPSON, Potentate.'
W. H. DAY, Recorder.
turned from our midst who would set
tle here. Good many would buy
bouses, but the major part of the new
comers aro seeking employment In
our Industries and are renters. There
are quite a number ot the employes at
the local cement plant living at
Central Point and make the rounds
dally between the two points. .
Tho Rogue River Ministerial associ
ation meeting set for Gold Hill last
Monday was postponed until next
Monday on March 6th. The postpone
ment was due. to the conflict of more
important meetings of the ministers
of the valley. Dr. Huff, the evange
list now holding protracted services
at Medford will meet with the associ
ation next Monday and the local
church officers are making an effort
to have Dr. Huff deliver a sermon
some time during the day during his
stay In Gold Hill.
NEW SUITS, DRESSES, CAPES, MILLINERY
Extraordinary Prices on Lovely New M. M. Co. Sponsored Fashions
A Fashion Event of Two-Fold Significance, Featuring the Best-Liked New Fashions at Special Prices
Newest
Gapes
Special
$22.50 (0 $45.00
.Cushion can't escape tho
cape this Spring and Fashion
, doesn't want to, but rather
displa3's v greater fondness
for this type of garment of
which so many lovely exam
ples arc featured in this specially-priced
assortment.
Suits
Special
$22.50 to $67.50
Lovely costume smts the
latest modes. Beautifully
tailored of exceptionally fine
poirct twill and tricotinc,
these would instantly com
mend themselves to discrim
inating women and misses,
even at the notably higher
price for which- they would
oi'dinarily sell.
New Springtime Frocks
Second Floor Women who take delight in
viewing tho early fashions will find much that
will interest them in this notable display of
Spring Frocks. A wide diversity of styles in
Crepe Siam, Canton, Crepe tie Chene, Flat Crepe.
Beads and gaily colored embroidery are much in
evidence on the new frocks. Step in and let us
show you our superb display. Special , ,
$19.50 to $65.00
in point of assortment, variety and quality,
the BEST sale of ALL-NEW hats in years
So fine the finalities, so amaziricr tho varieties, so diversified the trimmings, so numerous the new colors and
so desirable throughout tho collection from the viewpoint of Fashion that the full record would read rather
like that of hats to be sold at ten dollars and more.
Solid straw hats, hats with silk brims small hats, nfedium hats, large hats trimmed with flowers, fruits,
nacre and glycerined ostrich, laces, ribbons, pins overything.
All the new colors such as Tarragon, strawberry, fallow, cork, ceramic, cinder, clover and, of course, lots of
navy and black, also black and white combinations.
A Typical M. M. Co. Sale
150 New Hats
$5.50 $6.50 $8.50
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departure.