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3 ' irEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFOnn, OREGON". TUESDAY, .TAXITATCY 22, 1024 PAGE THREW SHERIFF TERRILL M. I I L UP TO I TO t Dept. HARD . The,- arrangements for tho recep tion to bo given at the library, Wednesday evening by th Business and Professional Woman's club of Afedford for Miss Adella Prltchard are about completed. Miss Prltchard Is . the president of the National Asso ciation of Business and Professional Women's clubs, a mighty band of over 30,000 women. She Is en route to Dallas, Texas, where she will hold a mid-year council meeting of. the Kar tional Executive board.. . Miss Teich, homo demonstration agent, is in chargo of the reception committee; Miss Dorothy Turner of the Mason-Ehrman company is chair man of the decorating committee, and Miss Edna Steincr of tho Farm Bu reau Exchange, is chairman of the music committee. Mrs. Earl York of the Farm Bureau Exchange and her' committee will have charge of the refreshments. An invitation has been extended to tho Grade Teacher's association, the high school teachers, and the .Greater Medford club, thru their presidents, the Grants Pass Business and Profes sional Women's club havo also asked to meet Miss Prltchard, and will be at the reception and probably give a dinner for her. , . If Miss Prltchard can arrange to arrive Wednesday morning, she will attend the forum luncheon. The Business and Professional Women of Medford appreciate tho honor of this visits and wish to share their national president with ;as. many, interested people as possible.' . ; I ' Petitions asking for tho paving or tho road from Medford to Ruch, via Jacknouviljle, which havp been dry! cuiuteu throughout the county for the past week, will be presented to' the county court tomorrow for consider ation by that body. '. It is estimated that the county has on hand in round figures, $164,000 for this work, derived from the following sources: $S0,000 left over nnd unsold from the bond issue of May, 1920. These bonds were issued for five, 'ten nnd twenty years, and aro valid utuil thoy expire. $43,102.31, raised by county levies this yoar for market roads, this sum to be matched by the state, making a to tal of $86,204.62. The grand total is therefore approximately $166,204.62. The mileage "of the road would be eleven miles, as one mile on the Jack sonville hill would not be paved, ac cording to tho present plans, inej cost or the road is estimated at $13,000 por mile, making the total cost, ap proximately $143,000. The exact figures on the county dnlit, are not available, as tho various offices are making up the reports for the year. According to tho county clerk it is in the neighborhood of $800,000. A largo crowd of tax payers aro ex pected af this meeting to give their views on the proposal. ' - "I've JURt about inado my mind to go Into tho , race for sheriff," aaid C. 15. Torrlll, incumbent Monday. "I'm feeling out tho folks. There's too many friends of tho other fellows worryinR about what I'm going to do. That makes it look good. I'll spenk my piece in a few weeks. , Anil they'll alt know they've been In a race." William UUich. one of tho most successful business men In southern Oregon, and known to hundreds, called at tho county clerk's office yesterday and secured papers to flic his declaration of Intentions to run for county Judge on tho democratic tickat, on an economy nnd business administration. Carl Y. Tengwnl'd, recent com mander of the Medford post of the American Legion, and active for years in fraternal and civic work, phoned over to the county seat for informa tion, relative to the Initial steps necessary to run for county clerk, and announced his candidacy today. County Clerk Chauncey Florcy de nied tho report that ho Intended to file for the legislature. Dr. Samuel Loughridgo of Grants Pass, who was seriously injured when his car went over tho Hogue River bridge at Grants Pass yesterday "was taken to Portland last night where ho will be put under the care of. speclal Bts. According to report from Grauta Tass today if lie recovers, which is doubtful, ho will be in all probability be crippled for life. '. Loo. - McNalr wbo. accompanied tho doctor and was also seriously injured ' was reported today as having a good I chance of recovory. At the time of tho accident be was going with thej doctor to his home west of Grants . Pass where his wife was soon to be confined. Last night Mrs. McNalr was taken to a hospital In Grants Pass where she gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. Both mother and child are reported doing well. Tengwald Throws His Hat in Ring For County Clerk Carl Y. Tengwald throws his hat into the ring today as a republican candidate for the office of county clerk, making tho third candidate for this position so far announced. Mr. Tengwald has lived in Medford for 12 years nnd has been actively engaged in business, lodgo and patri otic .and society circles. Ho is prcni dent and general manager of the Wcs- torlund Orchard companies, one of the largest In tho valley, which makea them extensive tnx payers. Ho is also a world war veteran. Is past com mander of tho American Legion and is actlvo in that organization. GREAT FALLS, Mont., Jan. 22. A decision to declare voluntarily liquida tion was received yesterday by stock holders of tho Stockmon's National bank of Fort Benton, one of the old est banking Institutions in Montann, It was learned here today. This decision, subject to the ap proval of the comptroller of currency, was votod ' by two-thirds " of , the stockholders. F. E. Stranahan, presi dent of the bank, was appointed liquid ating agent under bond of $25,000. Me estimated that tho bank after charging off lossess, is solvent with a surplus of $200,000. ' Tho bank has boen in busi ness 44 years. . BLOC! ' Funeral Notice. The funeral service for Edwin Charles Newkirk, 19 year old Bon of Mrs. Bertha Evans, who passed away at 517' Ileatty street yesterday morn ing will be held at the Conger chapel at 2:30 Wednesday, Rev. D. J. Howe officiating. . Intormont in Phoenix cemetery.. ! WOMEN OF : MIDDLE AGE Read How Mrs. Walsh Was Helped by Taking Lydia L Pinkham's 1 I. Vegetable Compound Mannineton.WestVireinia. "I took the VeKetable Compound when having ltne turn or me. i naa been sick for seven years. I would get a little better, then I broke down again. It would be hard for ma t3 describe how I was, for I was a perfect wreck. I suffered with a pain in my left aide, then I would have numb spells and I would think I couldn'tlive. I would have hot flashes, then would come weak spells. I was so weak I would think I couldn't ever get a meal ready. My work was a burden to me. I was not able to do my housework half of the time. A friend advised me to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and it has given me strength and health. The hot flashes left Die and I got better of the numb spells. That summer I could do my housework and worked in the garden a good bit. I tell all sick women what your wonderful medicine did for me,' and rill always recommend it I was born in Marion County and still live in it. I am known to ail my neighbors, and yon can pub lish this statement because it is true." iiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiii WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 Tho rebel blockade of the port of Tampico has been "postponed," until the end of the present month, Rear Admiral Magruder reported to the navy de partment today on bin arrival off that port aboard his flagship, the crutaor Itichmond. In announcing receipt of this mes sage, the state department said that Admiral Magruder had not Indicated the source of his information. Ilia message,, however, Herved to relieve tension in Washington in connection with the Tampico situation. Admiral Magruder In understood to have wide discretionary powers in protecting American commerce and American interests generally .front any intprfcrence by tho blockading forces. JNE PRICE KOW 24C Just when Medford car owners were enjoying life this forenoon and Join ing with the general populace in de bating the Income tax and soldier's bonus questions along came tho sur prising news that the oil companies and all tho service stations, In ac cordance with telegraphic orders from Choir' headquarters, had rained the price of gas two cents, which gave them something else to talk about. This raise Is generaj with all the oil companies throughout the state. Gasoline which was 22 cents, is now 24 cents distillate which was' 21 cents, Is now 22 cents. ' r . HI County chairmen to supervise the statewide essay contest of the Ameri ca a Legion on "peaco-tinie patriotism" have been named by the executive committee of the department of Ore gon. The contest will close May 1, and state prizes of $200, $100 end $&0 have been contributed by Hamil ton P. Corbett of Portland.- " Judges of the contest, which Is open to pupils of the ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades, will be United States Judge Robert 8. 13ean. chairman: J. A. Churchill, state su perintendent of pubtto instruction, andW. B, Ayer, chairman of the Multnomah county library board. fnrl Y.'Tpnrwnld of this city has L AT. Citizens of Medford are cordially In vited to attend a series of lectures to morrow nlKht at tho Medford armory at 8 o'clock. At this time Mr. It. W. Price of the Crater Lake National Park company will b'vo an Illustrated lecture on "Beauty Spots of Orepron." Prof. W. L. Flnley will talk on 'Wild Animals nnd Birds of Western. Ore Bon." nnd Mr. J. A. Ormnndy, general passenger agent of tho Southern Pa cific, on "Oregon for tho Tourist." rrofessor FInlpy was formerly the Oregon State Biologist and is perhaps In bettor position than anyone else l thn HllltA In fHvA fRCtR IlbOllt the wild llfo In our particular section of Oregon. V This mooting Is free to tho public and it is believed that n largo crowd will attend. Special invitation Is ex tended to high school and seventh and eighth grade pupils. Doors will bo. open at 7:1.5.'. ; " ' , ' F Mr. R. W. Price of the Crater Lake National Park company and Mrs. Adele Prltchard, president of the Na tional Federation of Women's clubs will give Interesting talks at the forum luncheon tomorrow noon at the Hotel Medtord. Mr. O. C. Boggs will glvo a short talk on Thrift, as this Is National Thrift Week. . The forum Is open to citizens of' Medford and the members of tho Pro fessional and Business Women's club are especially invitdtl to attend. Medford Delegation at Revival in Ashland ASPIRIN Say "Bayer"-Genuine! Genuine "Mayer Tablt of Aspirin" have been proved safe hy millions and prescribed ny physicians over, twenty three years for Cold, and grippe misery. Handy boxes of twelve tablet coitt only few cents at any drugstore. Each pack age contain proven direction for Colds Drastic Price Reduction to Effect aQ uick Clearance of Winter Coats, Suits, Dresses Wonderful New Spring Coats and Dresses Just Received One lot Ladies' Suits and One lot Ladies' Coats, val- Goats, valued to $42.50, ON SALE 89 .95 $32.50, 'M QC JtSalePrice !rJ ues to closing outSale Price A good sized delegation from the Medford Christian church drovo to Ashland last evening and attended tho evangelistic services being conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Lemmon, They en Joyed tho services very much and entered into tho same in a spirited way, taking active part in tho Bong service. Harry Soon gn 11 also sang a solo no-i companicd by Mrs. B. R. Cobb. Mr. Howe gave a short, talk, after tho ser mon by Evangelist Lemmon. . . The services are now in tho fourth week and Mr. nnd Mrs. Lemmon are dolnr a splendid work. ' " " . Suits ...'.. f . N $35.00 Suits, now . . $17.50 $40.00 Suits, now .' . .$20.00 $45.00 Suits, now $22.50 $50.00 Suits, now $25.00 $65.00 Suits, now $32.50 Hundreds of Remnants on Sale Very Cheap Friday and Saturday Coats $25.00 Winter Coats, now ... .... .$19.95 $35.00 Winter Coats, now $25.00 $40.00 Winter Coats, now . . .$32.50 $50.00 Winter Coats, now $39.50 $75.00 Winter Coats, now $57.50 Dresses $35.00 Fall Dresses, now .......... .$17.50 $40.00 Fall Dresses, now . .$20.00 $45.00 Fall Dresses, now ; . .$22.50 $25.00 Fall Dresses, now I $19.95 $30.00 Fall Dresses, now $24.50 Men's Shirts and Shoes on Sale ( $1.25 Percale Shirts 98c One lot Madras Shirts $1.50 One lot Madras Shirts $2.50 Silk Striped Shirts $2.50 Silk Striped Shirts ........... $3.50 Boys' Shoes on Sale Saye m Boys' Dress Shoes x $1.98, $2.49, $2.98 High top shoes . .$4.05 Corner 6th and Central Men's Selz Shoes . . .... . .$6,00 Brown or black, all sizes Selz Oxfords .... '., . . i , , .,$6.00 , Oxblood, brown and black Other styles in Selz quality $8,50 and $9.50 Boys' Suits Cheap Every Boys' Suit in our stock at reduced prices.' Sizes 6 to. 14 years ' : i , $5.98 to $10.00 Corner 6th and Central Weeks & Orr ... i . ,,. . Announce Special Low - Prices' on Unusually Attractive 1 ' ) rT Two Special Davenport Set Bargains BLUE VELOUR COVERED DAVENPORT SET CHAIR DAVENPORT AND ROCKER SOLID MAHOGANY FRAME, CANE BACK $130. oo TAPESTRY COVERED DAVENPORT SET THREE PIECES CHAIR, ROCKER DAVENPORT. SPECIAL VALUE $149. 50 Other Davenport Sets Priced in Proportion SEE OUR WINDOWS FOR DISPLAYS