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PAGE RTTVEN" ITEMS OF INTERES1 FROM THE ROGUE RIVER VALLEY ASHLAND CIDER L ATS. P. ASHLAND, Jan.' 10. All Ashland felt that a real calantlty hud bsfullon them when an order was issued that the selling of the famous "I'owoll's Cider" on the depot grounds be dis continued. ' For thirty years Powell's have sold this drink at this place and this excellent cider Is known all over the coast. At Mr.' Powell's death a few years 'ago the sons took charge of the business and have continued it along the same lines. At last, how ever, word has gone forth that Mr. and Mrs: A. E. Powell have bought the Norton stand on tho corner of Fourth and A streets where they will 4pen a first class confectionery and Incidentally win sen tne same old ider. Repairs are being started on Hie building and it will soon bo in excellent condition. I Mr. and' Mrs. C. B. Ltimfcln spent Thursday In Asninnu, having comb over from Montague to attend .the i funeral of Mr. Lamkln's brother, II. It. Lamkln. The new funeral chapel, of J. P. Dodge & Sons is nearlng completion and on Saturday afternoon of this week will be open for inspection. The public Is Invited to Inspect It during this time. . In appearance this build ing is one of the most attractive In Ashland, with Its gray finish and tiled roof. The interior finish is gray and old ivory -with tho furniture in old Ivory with pleasing tapestry uphols tering. The draperies of old rose and gray add the necessary color touch to the attractive French doors and caso ment windows. Tho lighting fixtures In the chapel are unusually beautiful and something entirely new in Ash land. The building contains the main chapel room with its large fireplace, family and reception rooms, office, three show rooms, preparation, slum ber and ladies' dressing room. Ono of the most important features of this structure is that the preparation and slumber rooms are absolutely fire proof being made of solid concrete with doors and window frames of metal. This is the only funeral chapel in all Oregon' which is so equipped. Will Dodge is funeral director for this firm and Mrs. Louis Dodge has charge of all ladles and children entrusted to them. - ' Mrs. Caroline Jenkins passed away at her home on Oak' street, 4 o'clock Thursday morning. Mrs. Jenkins was quite well known In Ashland, having lived here for about nine or ten years. She belonged to the Christian Science church and has been attendant at the reading room at that church. She is Burvived by a daughter, at Ashland, and also a great many friends and relatives in Colorado and by Oscar Bolitho, of Denver. Colo:, Foster Jen kins, of Casper, Wyoming, Clifford Jenkins of Roseburg, Mrs. Ethel Chappel and Mrs. Emma Murphy of Ashland. Her death was very sudden as she has always been in good health A few days ago she took a light cold which however, was not considered serlous. This developed Into flu, WATCH YOUR BATTERY PRE3T-0-LITE BATTERY f " .' 8TATION Friendly Service ' ' Phone 903 ' Household Specials FOR THE NEXT WEEK WE WILL OFFER SPECIAL LOW PRICES on all lines of small Hardware, Tinware, Graniteware, Alumi num Ware Glassware, Crockery in plain and fancy patterns, Galvanized Pails, Brooms, Mop Handles and many other articles in the house-furnishing line that will be a great saving in price at off of bur low prices of this offering and supply your needs. '""'; Excella . Fleisber'a Yarns Always Satisfactory e unerai services are In charge of H. o s.ni, -. . arHvf"1"1 Un'" aU 'f the Harry Silver spent part of Tuesday and the entire day Wednesday at Orants Pass on business. John Galey, editor of the Rogue rews, high school paper, left Wed nesday morning for Eugene, whore he will attend the convention of student presiaents, secretaries and edi tors. Ho will stay with Dale Leslie while there. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Nelson and two children from linker, Oregon arrived here recenlly. They plan to live here, but have not decided any definite lo cation as jet. Mrs. Nelson is a sister of Mis. J. D. Mars, well known Ash land resident. Both Mr. and Mrs. Nelson passed through here in August for a short visit, and became very fond of Ashland, recently deciding to locate here. B. F. Leach returned a few days' ago irom tiro Burke Sanitarium, where he hns been a patient for the past few weeks. Mr. Leach is much Improved and plans to remain here If his health will allow him. The Elks Ladles club held a vcrv enjoyable afternoon card nartv Thursday. There were several tables of brldgo and some five hundred. As nlways, everyone present enjoyed the aticrnoon very much. Charming re fresh men ts were served by the hos teases, Mis. E. V. Carter and Mrs. T. IT. Simpson. Mrs. John Hughes won the prize for the afternoon. Louis Schweln, who has been criti cally ill at his home on Church street. Is reported to be slightly improved, however he Is by no means well yot. Mr. Schweln was formerly the owner of tho Eagle Meat Market, but now owns and operates a meat market in Medford. TALENT TO HELP F TALENT, Jan. 10. Mr. Joe Terrlll has been officially appointed commu nity chairman for the Harding Memo rial fund. Anybody wishing to con tribute to this fund either mail or hand their contribution to Mr. Terrlll. Six new students were enrolled in the grades this past week. Talent community club will have a social evening next Wednesday oven- lng, January 16, for the benefit of the state scholarship loan fund. This Is a worthy Cause; any girl who is a high school graduate wishing to attend col lege and needing assistance can se cure a loan from this fund. Public cordially invited. Light refreshments will be served for which a charge of 10 cents will he made. Every club member Is solicited for .a cake. Tom Newton and 0. H. Newton have started work on their modern gas sta- tlon wnicn will occupy tne triangular piece of ground on Wagner Creek avenue and the Pacific Highway. Ev erything is exiiected to be in readin ness by the time tourist travel starts in the spring. Mrs. Anna B. Fryer made a trip to Medford on business Thursday. Miss Irene Keltz Is out of school on account of flu. Mrs. Roy Estes and daughters, Katherine and Pauline, left for Oak land, California for an -extended visit with relatives. The Epworth League held their monthly cabinet meeting Wednesday evening at the home of Earl Newbury. The soldiers' bonus was the princi pal question discussed at the weekly, assembly at the high school this morn- ing. Donald Fryer led the support for the bonus and Alvln Robinson led the opposition. I Mrs. Will Mclntyro and daughter of Grants Pass are guests of her mother, Mrs. C. F. Long. They arrived Wed- nesday. 20 DISCOUNT and well worth your while Spring Quarterlies on sale, SHIELDS 222 W. Main, Medfora W. R. C. OF CENTRAL T INSTALLS 1924 OFFICERS CENTRAL POINT, Jan. 11. The annual Installation of the Woman's Relief Corps of Central Point took place last Saturday afternoon In the presence of over a hundred members and families. The following were installed as officers for the coming year: . Mrs. Frank -Cummings, presk dent; Mrs. Mattie Smith' as vice-presi dent; Mrs. Pankey as Junior vice president; Mrs. Uresham, chaplain; secretary, Dora Lynch; treasurer, Carrie Welch; conductor, Mrs. Case heer; assistant conductor, Mrs. Mary Richardson; guard, Mrs. Anna San derson; assistant guard. Mrs. Leon ard Williams; patriotic Instructor, Mrs. Bettie Pankey; press correspon dent, Mrs. Musty; first color bearer, Mrs. Mi'Jimpsey; second, Mrs. Walva Cumhiings and Mrs. Strohmler as musician. After the ceremonies the outgoing president, Mrs. C. B. Ros tel was presented by the lodge with a token of gratitude and appreciation for her services during the past- year. After the presentation she gave a short tnlk. Following this refresh ments were served to all present, in cluding several from the Medford W. It. C., among them were Mrs. Buise, Mrs. ' Ki'uyon. Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Woods, Mrs. Clay and several others. The Central Point high school bas ketball team will meet the Ashland quintet on the Ashland floor tonight. This will bo a practice game, and the first one to he played this season. Next Friday evening on the homo floor the local quintet will meet Phoe nix. Both these games will prove to bo very good, although" Central Point has not had a very long period of practicing, but with the efficient coaching of Prof. H. P. Jewett, this deficiency will be made up, A gene ral line-un of the team includes Dwlght Brown as center; Roy Wea ver, Carl Boswell, Scott- Hamilton, Coy Brown, Trunan Brenner as guards, and as forwards there will be Don ald Ross, Forrest Pickett, Orval Shores, Everett Faber. There Is very good material for a winning team this year. A game, a week will be played by the Central Point team for the next two months. Once more the wedding bolls rang In Central Point, to celebrate tho wed ding of Mr. Leonard. Hall. and Miss Zclma Sundny in this city. The Rov. Attchley officiated at the ceremonies, which took place In the Cooksey resi dence Sunduy. The groom, Mr. Hall, Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hull who have resided In this city for the past two years. He is very well, known throughout the community.'Tmd is an industrious young man, full of am bition that Is sure to .win him success in life's highroad. At present Mr. Hall is connected with the Central Point garage .one of the important garages In the city. The bride has practically resided in the city all of ner life, and has a great host of friends. She Is also a graduate of the Central Point schools. They will make their-home In this city perma nently, and will soon be at homo to their many friends who sincerely con gratulate them. On last Monday evening the I. O. O. F. lodge and the Rebekahs held their joint Installation. The Rebekahs installed the following officers: Mrs. Verda Quackenbush as noble grand; Mrs. Dora Lynch as vice-grand; Mrs. Frank Cummlngs as chaplain; Mrs. Betty Pankey as right support noble grand; Mrs. E. Lamney as L. S. N. G.; Mrs. C. B. Postel as right support of the vice noble grand; Mrs. Al Sim mons as L. S. V. N. Q.; Mrs. Musty as conductor and Mrs. Smith aa In side guard. After the ceremonies re freshments were served to all pres ent. Among the visitors from Med ford who were present were Mr. A. J. Hanhy, John L,- Demmer and Mrs. Heed, Installing officer. Master Clifford Sullivan was a business visitor in the county seat metropolis of Jacksonville . Wednes day. Miss Hlldegard Lange is on the sick list thin week. However, it Is enpect- t T T ? T t f t T T t to take advantage X I ? 2 only 10c Quality the Best Price the Lowest t MONTHS OLD PRODIGY CAN READ AND TALK. Harold Levin, twonty-one month old prodigy who despite his short time on earth, can, without a moments hesitation, name 38 ani mals and twenty, birds from pic tures Bhown to him at random. The baby's father Is a Now York letter-carrier and It Is he who la responsible' for Harold's Instruct ion In nature at such a tender age. ed thnt she will soon be able to be up and around. Ono of Cecil DoMille's best pro ductions will be featured at tho F. and E. theatre Sundny and Monday nights. It is a modern love story, a drama of woman's passions frailty, courage and sacrifice. A theme that curries one from the ball room of society, back to the primeval jungle in which the loves and passions of cavomen is likened to the faults' and merits of present day women. Milton Sills Is the star of tho play. 1'lnylng oppo site him is Anna Q.; Nlllson. Mr. Charles Cunningham returned to his homo here In the city utter spending a short time abroad In the Derby eount . ' '' : The younger; element of tho city are now greatly enjoying themselves by giving chlvlrul's to the several newly weds. A very good dnnco was given at the Hotel Hull last Saturday night. Many couples . were present to enjoy the evening. . Dances are given in - the hall every two weeks. A town basketball team Is In the progress-of .organizing and will soon be practising in the -new gymnasium. .Mr. Donald R'oss is suffering from a severe attack of appendicitis for which, he will Boon bo operated uoon. Tho fact thut ho is sick Is deeply regretted by his many friends, and they hopo . that .hewlll recover os soon' as posslhle'. ' ' -"-, Mr. Archibald' R. Parker reports that he .listened in on tho now rudlo broadcasting station nt Oakland, KOO owned and operated by tho General Electric company. He states that this station comps In better than'any other that ho has heard. Among the nota bles who took part in the dedicatory program Tuesday night were Clov ernor Friend Richardson of California and the mayor of Oakland. Mr. Parker alsp listened to' a campaign address given by William ulbbs Mc Adoo, from Lou Angeles. - WILLOW SPRINGS, Jan. 11. There seems to bo an Increasing de mand for .small acreage tracts in this vicinity on or near the highway. W. B. Smith, who lately purchased a part of the Pine Grove, hus divided It Into one, five and ten acre tracts and has already disposed of a number of them. Adrian Thompson bought ten acres next to tho Feldenheimer orchard Nathan Grlssham, a five-acre piece and Al Stiillsworth also purchased a five-acre tract. The land will bo cleared at once' Mr. and Mrs. Hugn -rter and daughter, returned from Chlco last Monday, after spending the holidays with Mrs. Porter's parents, Mr. ana Mrs. Joo Hoagland. They report the roads In good condition, although there was four inches of snow In Chlco and plenty on the summit. A. V. Cnrlson attended the annual New Year's banquet of the Scandina vian society, which was held at Grants Pass tfils year. There wob a good crowd on hand to enjoy the feast and watch the old year out. The E. C. Lung family of Central Point were Sunday guests at the Sam Anderson home. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. ' Elden. enter tained as dinner guests on the last Sunday of the old year Mr. and Mrs, H. A. DuBugne, the W. K. Parker family and Mr. and Mrs. - R. C. Bronhy. Roland Blrkhols returned home New Year's eve nnd reports a delight ful two weeks In Portland, sight seeing: and visiting friends. Albert Anderson and his bride 01 Portland were guests of Mr. Ander son's narents. Mr. and Mrs. 8am Anderson, over the week-end For intantt, invaktfi A Child The Original Pood-Drink for All Age. QukkLunehMHomcOmcekFountauuk' RichMilk, Mai ted Oratn Extract la Pow der&Tabletformi. tfoorUhlnt-lVoeooldflg. ' W Avoid Imitation and Substitute UiUi JAfc IN GOLD HILL IS SOLD TO G. L HAFF GOLD HILL, Jan. 10. Judge C. H Watson was here from Ashland (lur ing the week looking after the closing up of some of tho law business In the firm of Watson & Kellogg, which ex tended over a number of years In Gold Hill. The judge has Bold his brick building formerly occupied by the firm on 5th street, opposite the I. O O. F. block to George L. Hnff. Haff will haw the building remodeled Into an office building and bachelor quaf'- Urs to be occupied by himself during his periodical stay In Cold Hill. Judgo Watson at.presont connected with the Hartmnn Syndicate at Ashland as their attorney and geologist roirt considerable activity at their sale do posits above Ashlnnd In installing the first unit of a GOAO-ton system of ro torts in reducing tho shalo. Tho deal of taking ovor the local power plant owned by the Gold Hill Electric company to tho City of Gold Hill was finnlly consummated tho first of the week which chunges th city from lossee to owner of tho plant. The citv has been operating the plant the past four years under lease In supplying power for pumping water for the city, only UBing power direct from a turbine wheel. The plant Is equipped with a 500 h. p electrical gen erator which has been idle for a mini ber of years. Tho land belonging to the diverting and control works, and cannls amounts to 120 acres and gives the city control of nearly a mile of river frontago on the north sido of Rogue river. Tho system of power and light lines extending over tho city pass with tho proporty. Rev.. W. J. Coll, pastor of tho local M. E. church, accompanied by Mrs. Call, attended the two day session of the Methodist Episcopal state official and pastors' meeting held at Rose burg the first of the week. They re port a very successful session and that there was a full attendance of tho Rdgue River valley pastors. The newly elected city officers of Gold Hill were sworn Into office at tho regular council mooting last- Monday and will all Berve for a term of two years excepting the recorder and treasurer who nre elected annually. The officers taking office wore as fol lows: Wm. H. Miller, mayor; P. H. Myers, recorder; P. H. Ball, treasurer; R. E. Cook, Fratfk Childors, Toney Ross, Earl Ham, George W. Jacobs and Laura Pankey, councilman. The new officers who will serve Sugar Pino Camp No. 10073 M. W. A. at Gold Hill for the ensuing year are; Roy R. Kenaston, consul; Earl II. Cook, advisor; H. E. Wharton, clerk; Warren Coppock, banker; Robert E. Adams, escort; Lloyd Cook, watch man; Michael Daugherty, sentry; and W.. R. Walker, Albert Kissinger and George W. Walker, managers. The Methodist Episcopal church, Gold Hill, Ore. A union of all denom inations. Rev. W. J. Call, pastor. Bun day school at 11, A. E. Kellogg, super intendent; morning worship at 11 a. m. Sunday morning, sermon by pas tor , Sunday evening services at 7:30, sermon by the pastor. Regular prayer meeting services at the church Thurs day evening at 7:30. All are especially Invited to attend these services. Sams Valley School Building, Sams Valley, Ore. Sunday school at 2:30 In the afternoon, George E. Zimmerman, superintendent. Preaching services following Sunday school at 3:30. Ser mon by Rev. W. J. Call, pastor M. E. church at Gold Hill. A special Invi tation extended to all to attend these services. E By Mary O. Carey. EDEN PRECINCT, Jan. 10. Ray mond Furry, son of V. E. Furry of Phoenix, narrowly escaped death last Monday when a alxteon foot bank In the mine at W I Mama creek where ho was foreman of the hydraulic ganK. caved In and caught him beneath itft weight. Had Raymond fallen forward In atead of backwards it would undoubt edly havo been fatal to him. Ah it was the stream of water with which the hydraulic had been working, was turned off on account of some trouble with the nozzle at the time and was runnlnir alonir the cut. This water washed the dirt off Raymond's face and restored him to consciousness be fore he was suffocated. He was bruised somewhat. Including a badly crushed, ankle, but no bones were broken. . The new foundation of the win Short home Is laid, where their for mer home In Phoenix was burned. We are glad to see these good towns people rebuilding. They have suf fered considerable' mlnfortune In the past two years, with the loss of their borne by fire, and Mr. b'hort In very poor health, but we hope the futuro holda better things for them In the new home soon to rise on the old home site. Miss Edith Prettyman of the Illuo Flower ldge nt Phoenix, has gone to Portland on business, but has left competent persons in chnrge of the lodge. A big dinner party was in progress on Wednesday evening, and a turkey was to be umong tho many good things to adorn the pretty tablu in the big old pioneer dining room. This spacious old house breaths of hospitality and comfort, to us who have many times enjoyed festivities within its walls. Mrs. Donna Graff on Is in Yroka nt' tending to business connected with the selling of some hind In Klamath county. Mrs. Gmffes will vlHit with Miss Rachel Look while in the Cali fornia town. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bruin of North Talent spent a few weeks in Califor nia during the holidays. They re turned the first of this week and were surprised to find the fog and cold weather here after the sunshine of our sister state, while they were there. Cad Ellis of East Tnlent, has traded his. sightly home on the heights east of town, to parties in Canyonvllle. Mr. Ellis and family chartered a car and took their household goods to their new home the latter part of last week. The new owner of the Kills homo coining in at tho same time. Oak Circle No. 242, Phoenix, Ore., held a very Interesting session Wed nesday when they Initiated four new candidates Into tho ordor. Refresh ments were served and a Jolly good i time was had during the afternoon, Mrs. L). A. Kennies of Phoenix is ' enjuylug a two months sojourn with . her daughter, Mrs. Christiansen near Hucramento, Calif. We hope she Is missing all the bad weather while In' the sunny south. 1 Mrs. Ruth Knighton, neo Ruth I Short, returned to Portland Tuesday to take up her position with Meier & Frank company, after a short stay In her old home town. Phoenix. Her many friends extend sympathies In her sad bereavement In tho death of her beloved husband, whose death oc curred so suddenly during tho Yule tide, when wo expect only Joy and gladness. Mrs. Geo. C. Yost of Jacksonville who spent last week visiting old friends of East Eden, returned to her home Saturday. Miss Elva Caster hns been visiting friends in Jacksonville the past week. Clarence Pruett of Eagle Point, spent New Year's day with his parents Mr. and Mrs.- J. W. Pruett, who aro now living on tho Frank Perry orch ard. Ed Hlgenbotham of West Phoenix moved his wood saw to Otto Castor's place last Saturday to saw. wood for him and several others In that' neighborhood.- The cold weather' of tho litHt two wok Is hard on th4 wood piles. Mr. nnd Mrs. J. E. Lester of North Modford Bpent last Sunday with homo folks, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pruett. Mr. nnd Mrs. Jim McAbeo of East Eden were visiting relatives In Ash land last Sunday. One of the most pleasant parties of the holiday season was a masquerade ball given at the spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Ward, of Fern Valley, Now Year's eve. Ovor 40 guests were present and the costumes were varied, so mo gorgcouH and some very amusing. Dancing was enjoyed until midnight, when nil unmasked and a bounteous supper was sorved, after which dancing was continued until the wee small hours. ST Dr. A. W. Chase' K-LPills For kidney and lira troubles, constipation, intestinal indigestion and kindred ilia, If you have coated tongue, fickle appetite, pale muddy complexion, pains under the left shoulder blade, or attacks of headache, your liver prob ably is affected. Read below and act today: - Mrm. C Mibnka, 9 1 2 & Shoridaa Bt, Baj City, Michigan, wrlu "I fiave Md Dr. A. W. CbAM K-L Liter Pill, and I think them wooderrul Uedlcln.. I hed eonetip. - Uoo end liver trouble oo bul rrt of ta. time I wu not abU to do mr work. Sine, taking K-LUrar PUla i aaj laauos noa." Ton can buy these K-L Pills at all Drug Stores To be aura of gattlng tha ganulna, aaa thai portrait and aignatun ' of A. W. Chaaa, M. D ara on aach box youx protacdoo agalntt imitations. , . , . . Dr. A.' W. CHASE MEDICINE CO. 237 Waahingtod Stre.t, Buffalo, N. Y. Saturday Specials New Singer Electric L $60.00 166 Singer, new, slightly damaged..............$65.00 1 Davis Electric .......:...................:..?35.00 1 Drophead Singer, fine shape.:!........ ..$25.00 1 White Rotary, very special......' $25.00 WHITE SEWING MACHINE CO N 24 North Bartlett : IN BUTTE FALLS BUTTE FALLS. Jan. 0. Right across the street from the now garage the Modern Woodmen of America are building a large hall. The lodge is In u flourishing condition being the first attempt of a fraternal order to be represented at Butto Falls Others are bound tu follow. Coleman and Wlnier nre building a garage on the rear end of the busi ness lot at the corner ot Rroad str-iet and Fir t emit. Mrs. N. H. Stoddard and her two boys. Byron and Calvin came home on Tuesday last from Santa Ana, Calif., where they have - been on a visit to Mrs. Stoddard's parents. Wuto don't have to do his own cooking. Alt signs point to a busy time in a few months and Butte Falls will be on top. E. N. Carter has disposed of his meat and grocery business. Faber and Slmervlllo and John Cadzow are each conducting a general merchan-.. dlso store while business is rushing them with trade. , Services are conducted every Sun day evening. Revs. J. W. Angell and T. J. Owen alternating. The old building stands on the center of two lots while the corner Is reserved for a new church, N. B. Stoddard is doing a thriving trade in the hardware line. Strict nttention to business and straight dealing wins. He is a candidate for the post office and is able and worthy to fill the office. School Is in session again after tho holidays, having resumed on Monday last. Prof. Lowe and wife are home from Portland where Mrs. Lowe was called to her father's bedside during his last days. Cause for Serious Thought IT is estimated that 70 of rectal cancer is due to the continual Irritation from neglected Piles. , Future risks, as well as present: ill-health, warrant skilled atten tion if you are suffering with a Rectal or Colon disorder. I have been a Rectal and Colon Specialist for many years and It U that successful experience, which enables me to confidently GUARANTEE to cure your Piles or refund your fee. Writ todr fr mr FREEIOMteatedl m. DEAN. M.D 2 MB AMD MORHSOfl PORTLAND, OH EGOM ggNTcyg'a th is papcp wmcn WwitTho C O. D.w7, W.taoorllU, Cab tfomU, writ.K "I cm biff hlr imiatumtnA Dr. A. W. Chu.'. -L piiu to uroMU I bmT. uacd them for mt.t.1 yew. And tber n.e doo wander, for M end mr nunllr. Hoc tfeta will buKflt.UMia." 1M CHA5