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1 MEDFORD Af ATTi . TRraUNT?. . MKDFOltD, OKKOOX, Tlll'ltSDAVi MWiVU S, 1!)J CHARACTER WITNE88 CALLED (Continued from page one.) imo tiftcr the Halo luclOmi. Offutt donli'd that ho wan a mom- vr pt the "imrty," und wns vacuo nn tfina Homo blink robcn in a box In ho Odd Fellows, except that they ore L'.ucH. tie coutu nut turthcr de- leribe them. The defenso filed objectlonx to the no of tiuestlonliiR used by thu mute , itg examination of Offutt, und cio overruled by thu court, lie Bald ii intended to Btuiul by hlr :in- ounced policy of liberality, and "let all como out." Tho state's nues- on were baHed on testimony clven i-foro tho grand Jury: Mrs. J. H. Cochran wuh tho fhst Itneiw called nt tho, opening of the liornlng session, to testify to the i.-p. tution tor -muii ana veruclt, of Howard A. HI!!." An objection wuh led by the state, which was aUHtain- iSJby the court, and tho defense hanged their 'question to their gen- ill. reputation tor "truth and vo iclty ot Howard A. Hill." An ob etion was filed by tho state which as sustained by tho court, and tho L'fonse changed their questions to lelr general reputation for truth nd voracity." Mrs. Cochran tesil- ,d that Howard was a former pupil nd that his reputation was good. BtiKinos Men Testify. J. A. Perry, a resident of.Mod- Lrrd, a, bank official, testified that Bray's reputation for truth nd voracity was good, and ho had nown him for four years. O. L. Davidson, a news and cigar nler, testified that ho had lived in edford for 12 years, knew Dr. Hrny hrco years, and his reputation was bod. ' Olen Fabrlck, laundrynmn. tostl i d ho had lived In Mcdford 15 soars, id known Dr. Ltray for' four years, mt his reputation as a peaceful and wabidlng citizen was good. Prof. N. M. Narregan, testified ho kid known Hill for 32 years, tho ngth of his residence Jn this section tid that his reputation as a peaceful id lawabldlng citizen was good. Mnhlnn Piit-rtin nhni-)tov nn,l 4V.r her mayor, under whom Hittson ved as chief of police, testified he ad lived in Jackson county 50 years kid that Hlttson's reputation as a Anceful and" lawabldlng citizen" was od, and he had lienrd nothing to he contrary, until the present con- oversy arose. - " Mrs. Ik W. Stearns testified that le had been a resident of Medford pr 11 years, and had known How- d Hill for ten years, and that his rputatlon as n peaceful and law Biding citizen was good.' Mrs. earns testified alio "had talked lit- o about the1 Halo incident." W. J.- Warner, postmaster testified lint lio had known Hill for 28 years bid that his reputation on the point question was good.'' Warner said was a closo friend of the Hill mily... ' ' George A. Codding wa recalled to to stand to testify regarding his ap aranee before tho grand jury. ' Alibis Are Supported. John ' Wlnterhalter, a clerk at De- WOMEN FROM FORTY TO FIFTY Will Be Interested in Mrs.Hooker's ecovery by Use of Lydia b. rink ham's Vegetable Compound St.Pnul.Minn. ' 'I was coins- throuch pe Change of Life and suffered from a run-aown conamon and the troubles a woman has to go through atthattime, hot flashes, nervous ness and headaches. At times I was not able to do my work, but since taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound I am gaining every day and can do mv work with more se than I have for five or six years. owe it all to your great medicine." ARTHA HOOKER, li4 Allege il venue, raul, Minn. When women who are between the !es of forty-five and fifty-five are beset th such annoying symptoms as-ner-usness, irritability, melancholia and at flashes, which produce headaches, izihess, or a aense of suffocation.they 3uld take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege )le Compound. Itisespeciallyadapted help women through this crisis. It prepared from roots and herbs and itains no harmful drugs or narcotics. Write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine T.vrim E. Pinkham's Private pxt-Book upon "Ailments Peculiar to ivomen." liljipwM fe ill r Wn. Walter Whisenant, and Gene "atklim testified that they had seen Dr. Uray in Do Voe's store between 11 and 12 u'elock p. m.. on the night of March nth, in corroboration of Dr. i.'ray's testimony. WhlHenant did not rrtnvinl'er the date, and said Dr. Hrny and ho had tulked about a sore hand lie had. , Hooks used at Qe Voo's woro pro duced to corroborate the date, and were Introduced " for identification purposes by tho r.tato. Wutklns cor roborated the testimony of Whise nant nnd Wlnterhalter. Tho latter denied a query that ho had ever said anything tu the effect that .Halo ought tu be hung." The defense expects to clone Its case early Friday morning, according to Attorney Winslow und It is ' foro caiited that the trial will bo com pleted this week. Co. Clerk Flori'y Testifies. Chauncey Klqrey, county clork, and former employer of Minn Itu berta Pierce, who testified she "was not exactly engaged" to Halo showed considerable feeling on tho stand, and said it was' due lb "not expecting to bo called as a witness, and guess 1 am a little peeved over It." Florey testified that Hale's repu tation for veracity was bad, and foi morality "rotton." In response to questions by the state, Florey said "1 am not a mem ber of tho Klun. and if I was 1 wouldn't bo ashamed of it," and added that "I never expect to run for office again." Florey was questioned about civil suits Halo had been a party to in the local courts, including ono with the Jackson County Hank, and brought for tho witness, that "tho jury hud decided in his favor." i Florey testified that ho had talked to Huberta Plerco, about tho "repu. tatlon of Hale," and that tho young woman had followed the promptings of her heart with a determination. "I did most of tho talking," said Florey. "She thought he was all I right." with the observation later "that she was the only one,-' about" that held this opinion. The dofonse brought out this Incident. " Sandcfci- a Klanmimn. S. Ii. Sundefer, county prohibition offlcor, testified that' he had seen Howard Hill going homo about 10:30 on the night of Jfareh 17; 1922, as mi uiiu .mts. iifrt it. .iiioit nan les- tifled. Sandefer admitted that he "wasi a member of - the- organization that, meets in tho Odd Fellow's Hall" and testified "there was nothing in their oath that was above the- court j oath." . . ' Olen Fabrlck. laundryman called to testify to tho reputation of Hale. ruiu ii was oau. f abrics: said ne for merly belonged to "the organization that meets in tho Odd Fellow's hall." Asked If ho had resigned, Fabrlck re plied, "1 havo not iiald any dues for a year," ., . . ... , C. W.' McDonald, banker Glenn 6". Taylor, juctico of the 'peace, and T. . juiichv attorney also testified to tho good reputation of the defend ants. Ii. J. Palmer testified to the bad reputation of J. F. : Halo for "truth and voracity." Yesterday's Session. Tho three defendants Dr. Jouett 1". Hrny, - minister, - and chiropractor, Jesse F. Hittson, auto dealer, and Howard A. Hill, orchardist on trial in tho Jackson county nlghtrfdlng cases, all testified at tho Wednesday j afternoon session. All offered alibis I of their whereabouts on the night 'of March 17, 1922, and , all woro sup ported by witnesses, who corroborat ed their statements. Hill, on tho stand in his own be half testified that on Uhov night in question he had quit liis'' orchard work about 5:30 p. m., had gone to his home, oaten his trapper.-' and about 7:30 drove down town looking for a mah to work on his place. Ho said he bpent about an hour around Front street, and received a couple of phone colls from his wife, regarding the sickness of their child. About nine o clock, he drovo to'tho home of Dr ; Hi-ay, and that he was met bv 'Mrs, Ilray. 'Ho then drove to ' ncdr the- Rialto theater and- mot Dr. Bray when ho came out of tho movie, nnd asked him to gb to his home, to treat his child. Ho said that ho did this, Dr.. Hrny going in his own cur, nnd Hill In his own. On tho way. near DeVoe's ice cream parlor and store, Hill testified ho mot Georgo A. Cod ding and drovo htm to his home on Laurel street. Hill then said he went to his own home. Dr. Bray was there administering treatment, and that after a short visit with Dr., Bray, ho took thu cur to the .ranch In south west Medford, ho having no garago at his homo. Ho then walked homo and retired. ' '. '";':.' Hill denied that ho had wer worn d black robe In a meeting of a lodgo In the Odd Fellows Hall, as testified to hy W. D. Craig, or that ho had ever told J. K. Kdmiston that ho had burn ed tho black robes used on the night of tho "hanging," arid': alleged ' to have been worn- by ' the captors of WILLIAMS AND McCURLEY Across From Nat. ALL KINDS OF AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING Official Stromberg Carburetor Service Station for Medford We also handle all parts When in need of crank case service, 'Phone 615-R If you want "to know about our work ask any of our customers Hale. Hill said that mThad no fr'a- temal relations with Craig, us far as; ho knew, and was not very -well' acquainted with him. "Xo t so for Dutoti." . I Two checks for 2.50. both said to have been dated March 17 were in troduced under cross examination by the state or Identification. HIU tes tified they were In payment of ser vices rendered by Dr. Bray., who Hill testified had made two visits.' and ex plained botli being dated on "March 17th" with "I am a farmer, and have jo uso for dates." Hill denied that tho "cheeks nnu been mane inai : to form an alibi," in response to a state question. ' . , , 1 1 1 1 1 testified that Dr. nray had ad ministered chiropractic treatment and had given his little girl a. doso of ens toroll. Asked by tho state counsel. If he belonged to a faith, that did not sanc tion tho use of medicine. In the treat ment of sickness. Hill eald ho be longed to tho Christian Scientist church and "attended It still, .when ever we go." In response to a fur ther question HIU testified' he "liked to have doctors around." Hill denied statements alleged lt havo been made In tho presence of Tom Word, fodoral Investigator. Bruy Otters Alibi. Dr. Jouett P. Bray was. then called and testified that ho was a minister and chiropractor, now living at Myrtle Point, Oregon. Bray described his affairs in Medford,' ministerially nnd professionally. , 1 '' " ' Ho described his movements on tho night of. March 17, 1922, as follows: Left his office in tho Uberty build ing about five o'clock or shortly after wards, and after transacting' some odd errands around town. had. gone home, eaten supper,; and then put on a nnir of' overalls, and started to paint tho living room floor, finishing between ' 7:30 and 8 o'clock in' the evening. Ho then testified that he went to tho Hialto thoater, and re mained until. 9:30 or 9:45 o'clock. He testified ho saw Mr. and Mrs. Riley D. Hensolt seated In ', the ' audience Outside of the theater. Bray said he met Howard 'Hill and was requested to go to his house to treat his little girl and left to comply, driving a Dodge car. He said. Hill arrived after he did. He gave the little xglrl chiro practic treatment,- and'-rocommended the tnktng of , castor oil, testifying that the little one was suffering from a light form of stomach trouble. Bray said he visited socially with the Hill's for a. short time and thon left for home, mopping at DeVoo for re freshments, and Jhero met John Win torhaltcr a clerK, and Gene Watklns a customor. Hc said ho talked for a few minutes, and 'tholi went homo, arriving about 11:40 ' o'clock, he would judgo, , and .-. Immediately went to", bed.-. , ' pr. Bray toBtiflcd ho was a licensed .chiropractor, in this state, and used the ''recoil adjustments." Which wero artmin'lHtered with a ''direct thrust." He gave a technical desuription of his profousion.' ' ' - ' Dr. Bray said he had never treated J. F. Halo, tho 'victim," and -only knew him slightly. Ho admitted he had threatened to sue Halo, - when ho, had accused him of being a mem ber of the ,'lparty," and also thrcat elied to subpoena ' Tom' Word, .as a witness, who pleaded exemption on the grounds-of being a govornmont agent. . This occurred during the probe last spring. Dr! Bray said - that the first he heard of tho "hanging" incident was from tho nowspnpel's on March 18. 1922, and that he first heard ho was "suspected" of being a' meni'jcr on the following Sunday. Both Defendants Hill and Bray entered an emphatic denial of being present at the Hale "party." and de nied the substance of aileged Inter views with Tom'Word. "Hill said the first ho " knew of tho Hanging mis from reading the papers the day fol lowing, and that he. heard ho was uridor BUfmlclori on. the same day. Dr. Bray testified that "somo-of; the folks had teased, and Joked him about it. Dr. Bray testified ho was a south erner nnd the stato doclarcd it want ed his acceht to show in tho records. In tho cross-examination of tho two dofendnnts. thd ktato laid tho ground for tho introduction 'of. Impeaching testimony. Mrs. Howurd A. HUH and Mrs. Jou ett 1'. Bray, tostlflcd. and corroborat ed the testimony of thoir husbands. They were subjected to little, If any. cross examination. Alibis Corroborati-d. ,MrB; Bert II. Elliott testified that about 10.30 o'clock,, she hud recog nized Howard Hill as ho passed ondor a street light. Mrs. Elliott said she fudged the time from the' fact that hor littlo daughter gonorallynwokens about that time. and. when she nearu that Hill An "under suspicion ihe remembered the Incident. ' She :iid she was efy close to the HI. Is po clnlly. Vhc state spent considers b'.- time in Its cross examination of Mis. KUiott, who said sho first hoard o: tho "hanging" from her brotn-ln- law. a Mr. Kightmulor of 'l.-rnts Pass, win- l ad questioned her tbout Iti being a rusldent of this city. George A. Cbddlng, of tho commis sioner of corporations office at Sa lem, a former 'resident of Medford testified that he mot Hill near De Voe's store about ton o'clock- on the nirht of March- 17, 1922. and rede home In Hill's car. Ho said ho be longed to the "same fraternal organi zation as Hill. Mrs. J. F. Hittson and Miss Car men Hittson, -wife and daughter of J. F. Hittson, testified that ho was nt home on the night of March 17, inu? and that William Offutt. Jr., was present, and loft about eleven o'elo.-U At tho onenlns of the afternoon ! soasion of court. Shorlff terrlli was i questioned relative to statement,! he fwnj alleged to have made to loo Cave , Meoford policeman nnu w. it. ijih gett, former Medford policeman. r irardlng n !iin permit Issued to "Hhlne" F.dwnrds, now serving I county Jail sentence for bootleguhrg, ' tho state offering objection. DP ! illy Sheriff Forncrook wns also quts- i tioned, r-n tho same points ) The biggest crowd of the Week at fmled the session. f O.V.MYSRS "Tho Truck Man"' MACK TRUCKS REO SPEED WAGONS M Xllollv ' - r-htmp fHtfl TOURING $995 ROADSTER $995 COUPE $1445 SEDAN $1465 cm m m wn im cm PAIGE BUILT SPECIAL TOURING $1150 1 SPECIAL COUPE $ 1595 .. , ..SPECIAL SEDAN $1665 : 1 PrUesf.o. b; Foilory ' .'; Tax Extra ' -' ' 25,000 Owners have proved this--- The Sturdy Performing Six They have proved that Jewett Six wilLstancl hard service under all conditions. Because it isj the sturdiest car of its size or price whether four or six.- Because it weighs 2805 pounds 200 pounds more than "light sixes." 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The hollow crankshaft high-pressure oiling system forces 2 gallons of oil per niiriute to all main and connecting-rod bearings. This best-oiled motor in a medium-sized car stays smooth and young, t These 25,000 owners, won in one short year from its announcement, have proved that Jewett Six has amazing pep, and pickup. Accelerate from 5 to 25 miles an hour in 7 seconds. Little wonder Jewett has shattered hill-climbing records the country over! Two miles an hour in traffic to 60 on the highway in high gear. Flexibility that pleases all. :' . Finally, these 25,000 owners have proved Jewett unrivaled for easy riding and substan tial comfort. Extra long springs, deep roomy cushions, wide seats, and substantial construe tiori tell why. And Jewett has handling ease , unequaled except in the Paige. ,v What these 25,000 owners have proved for themselves we shall be glad to prove to you. At your first convenience, see the big-six value Jewett gives.at $995!" 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