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MKDrOUT) MATJ, TRTWTXK, MEni)!?, 6l!KflONT; FRIDAY. MARCH ;7, iiffii
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ELKS VOTE TO
GIVE MAY PARTY
FOR D. 0.K.K.BAND
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Mowt of the mcmbors of tlio KIUh
1oi1r wont homo lute l;ti niht In a
mentally liorwwcl condition, uml not
n ftw ne 111 In a nurly mood, dospito
0o fact that Hip B. J, O. onlrr is an
ItitcnHoly patriotic om hrcauHe one of
their moHt eloquent Kpukti-H In an
oration awnrdlnK a larpp bouquet to
a member for hlH heroism In a recent
Stnlrwuy engagement, used tlio word
'Unanimity."
This utterance nt once created a
nomination. Some of the inenihen;
thouKht that the speaker miKlit ho
(.'ailing them namr.s. a thing which no
olf rejecting Klk allows a "brother"
to do, and woro for taking drastic
notion nt nnnn- Mm .,ihi.ra t.i-c.nt
thought the word must be the immo I ITonbytorii n church organized in
of a new drink to be HerveU In the oul!iorn Oregon. After he went hack
baHemont later, and were equally to fiun "nciHCo nn appeal was sent
Hull I od - j(o tMfi "m ntisHion hoard In New
8tlll other memberfl. whose rela- tYork City th,,t ,,e aiipolntod panlor
iive ohce went to oolleKC afl r vail-,f:'r 1,10 Ja;k"vI Tho ro-
(latly explaining the meaning of the !?"nHt W!H granted nnrl Father 11
)ord hh they underHtood it. further I lia1H; a young man,
ventured the opinion that the orator mairi('(,1 tllft irl who w" lo 1
meant no offeiiHp companion through the yeara of his
-Calmer judgment then prevail ''""nary operations, and came hack
niti... ,.. ..in t., .i....i.t it" Jacksonville.
On March 29, 18S5, 40 ye.arn ago next
Bahhath. tho Kiit Presbyterian church
of Mod ford was organized in a hall
which Htood next to the Nash hotel.
The church was organized under th
authority of tho Presbytery of Oregon,
synod of Columbia, by ilev. M. A
Williams, the pioneer missionary for
the Presbyterian church in southern
Oregon.
Father Williams, as he was called
over all this country, had come from
South America, where he had been a
missionary for a short time. He ar
rived by boat in Portland, canio down
the valley to southern Oregon In isr(l.
preaching In and around Jacksonville,
organizing t hn Prndivtfri:m church
thorn In 1ft!". 7 u-liirli ' unm tl.r. fli'ut
tle program was allowed to proceed
.'After the lodge session the I), O. K
K, hand which had tu'en holding a
During the following years he
I preached not only to tlio lillle flock
In Jacksonville, but also to Presby-
vnhmirMiii no iu.n on i ....,! tiw. i, i. tnrinn following in A.sliland, Phoenix
tfnm ..! 1t',,iii.tfMi .,,..,.11 lOngle Point, Foots Creek
l'oom und gave a delightful and much
appreciated concert 01 several nutu
bors, with enoires.
I'Althogethcr lust night's session was
r.nn ,.r ......, i.U I...
lodge for a long time, with a variety : " 't,0i"'
ingle Point. Foots Creek and Med ford.
traveling all over the valley on horse
back. In 1S.P8 ho organised the church
in Ashland, hiter tho one in Phoenix,
and in INKS the Medford church, which
of entertainment and Interesting dis
cussion, which was fitting as It wns
the last night of Kxalted Uuler Ver
non Vnwter'H term of of lice, Ne.M
week tho new administration comes
Into office.
Tlio lodge, before adjourning
unanimously voted to hold a .May day
until INKS
Tlie charter members of the Med-
ford church were nine in number, as
1 follows: Dr. and Mrs. 10. P. Geary,
Mrs. Sarah U Williams, wife of the
pasior; Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. (lore,
Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, Mr. and Mrs.
Peter Simon, of Kagle Point and Dr.
paid to the national 1). o. K. K
vcntlon ut Providence, 11. J.,
Hummer.
T
DANCE APRIL 15
Citizens of Jacksonville are solicit
ing subscriptions to a fund to re
model the U. 8. Hotel, and transform
it into a museum, to contain relies
of pioneer days. Their goal Is ?4SQQ
and they have secured $2!"00 of this
sum, not counting work donated. j
The Helms collection will be In
stalled in the building, along with
several others, and when completed,!
Hie landmark will contain enough to,
hold the interest of a sightseer for a
day. 'I lie Helms collection is one
of the most complete of its kind In
the west, with many curios of his
torieal and pioneer Interest.
Work on the remodeling of the
structure is now under way, and
will be completed and ready for
opening by the middle of April.
The following are the $100 con-
trihulioiiH to the movement:
Fred J. Kick, Emit Hritt. (loorgn
A. (lardner. C. C. Chit wood, CI. W.
(lodwnrd, Oscar I-ewis, Frank Sauls-
bury, J. ti. Wetterer, Julia Itcekman,
( 'a rrle I leek man and It. U. Heck man
ftf Portland.
OPPOSE SALE OE
i.. iiw. r i... i r:i ..r Miu'tln Vmoiniin. Of thlH number, tlio
lllo 15. O. K. K. I.nn.1. Hi- pro. Is to l()nl: '' KaKi-l II the
1.0 given that famous mu.sUal o,Ki- i"'"rk " H, chun h hor l Ual.or fa
nation which l.aa no lom.- I.o-n a Hum "" "tl,,M" viiiK ollhor imSKn.l
advortisnmcm for .Mclfonl, for , ,, -' '"'ir ivwnnl or liuvliiu moved to
r .. ...in i... other cities.
I 1 r,iT
jllie ciiureli who milled illirlliK the fllRt
jHix yearH are: Mrs. A. A. ilrantlenhcrK,
I wlio livoa near Talent: Mrs. M. A.
'Davliison. Mr. and Mrs. Harry 0.
rtinan nnd Mrn. Sarah Van Dyke.
Those who have served as pastors
I from that time to this are: Kev. M. A.
j Williams, Kev. Fneas Mclean. Hev. I
F. J. . Kd wards. Kev. Alexander S.
Foster, Kev. Adolph llaherly, Kev.
Thomas F. Day. Kev. Weston F.
Shields, Ilev. Hoag. Ilev. Myron
Horzer and Kev. K. P. haw re nee. The
shortest In time of service was Kev.
Thomas F. Day. who was hefo.only'n
few mouths in 1!K)2. .The longest wns
Kev. Weston F. Shields, who was hero
13 yearH. from lftittl to Hi 15.
There will be special recognition of
I ho day next Hnhhulh in (lie services, j
The floral decorations will ho furn-.
ished by one of tho families closely-,
connected with the development of the '
church and the entire valley during
and since those, early days. j
A small wooden church building was
built soon aftor the organization on
the lot where tho present building
stands. ThiH was burned by nn inccn-1
diary In 1N!K The main part of the
present structure was erected that
same year, whteh has been enlarged
oncf or twice since.
Word was received In the city early
this afternoon that the Jacksonville
chamber of commerce had begun ne
gotiations with the public service
commission to have the Jacksonville
Mcdford railroad not sold as junk by
its owner, W. H. Jlarnum, here to
morrow at private sale us planned.
The county seat chamber of com
merce wants the property retained in
the form of a railroad. In the hope
that some day It will bo incorporated
into a new railroad project from
Jacksonville or this city to the sea
coast.
PAUL'S ELECTRIC STORE
It has been announced that t be
Crater Iake Temple hand (I). . K .
K ) on its return from the Provi
dence, U. -I., convention next full, will
play a concert In six eastern utiles, to
be assigned later.
The funds for. this eastern trip are
now being raised throughout south
ern Oregon and northern California.
Crator hake and all the gateways to
prater Lake will lie (he main feature
' of the resulting publicity. Part' of '
Bedford's contribution lo the (rip
fu.nd will ho the net proceeds of a
popular community danco and con
cert, which will he given in the Med
ford Armory on the night of Wednes
day, April 1Mb. Tickets Tor couples
91. SO each.
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Considerable Interest has been at
tracted locally by ilie window display
of Paul's Kleetric store in the Med
foril building. This display shows the
progress made in lamps In a period of
2 (inn years and shows the variom
methods of lighting employed before
Christ. Materials for this window
were loaned to Paul's by the National
Lump company and were arranged by
Howard Seheffel, J'hologruphs of the
display will be sent to the National
La in () company, according to Mi.
Seheffel.
The window displays at Paul's
Klcctrlc store invariably attract at
tention and Mr. Seheffel has received
many compliments on his various displays.
New
Show
Today
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S& ,Jfrt- Square-shooting, hard-riding,
WA. " " JfcaiV yA7 5- ( quick-thinking Carey in tho
his career.
. . . Sunday ....
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The Best Goods for the Price, No Matter What the Price MANN'S
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JacLnjcllag the (atest Parlslaa Cneatloas
THESE FLOWER-BEDECKED HATS ARE IDEAL
TO TOP THE NEW EASTER COSTUMES
NEW HATS JUST ARRIVED IN TIME FOR THIS EASTER
.. . SPECIAL
New "Meadow Brook" Hats, the best. Wonderful New Hats that mirror the
tailored Hat made $12.50 to $25.00 newer modes $10.00 to $25.00
I Charlotte Haibe
Courier Hats
Not a good style ommitted iu this
new shipment, which we place on
sale Saturday morning. fcvery
Hat worth $12.50. Sold exclu
sively hy this store, dJ'T Cft
Pierette Hats
jSThis is the greatest Hat value iu
America and is sold iu most
stores all over tho country at
J7.50. Our price JjC f(
Saturday only, ca. PO.UU
each
HATS The last word , in style.
There's a mode for every type
and every occasion. A new ship
ment just in. Without doubt
these hats are as good as most
$13.00 ones. Sat- d 1 f f(
urduy, each V U.UU
Saturday Specials in Mann's Ready-to-Wear Department
It Will Pay You to Buy Your Easter Outfit
.$18 Flannel Dresses.
$12.50
A new shipment just in of wom
en's fine all-wool flannel Dresses
in plaids, stripes and plain colors.
Kvery one cheap at $18.00. Sat
urday special, J 2 JjQ
$2 House Dresses $1.25
Women 'h tiinxham House Dress
es: all sizes. 2.00 values.
Saturday,
each ......:...'.'.
"Nido" Silk Klips; nil colors and
sizes. Very special dJO QC
Saturday, each PO0
$1.25
$25 Coat Sale $25
50 brand , new Spring Coals;
made of the best all wool mate
rials; some with fur collars and
others with fur all around tho
bottom of the coat ; come iu the
latest shades. Special for Sat-
$25.00
$5 Sweaters $3.45
Women's "Wool and Fiber Silk
Sweaters; all styles and colors.
$5.00 values. Sat-.(t0 Afl
unlay, each ipO.T'p
Tomorrow
$25 Dress Sale $25
Women's Silk Dresses made of
Filet Crepes, Satin Faced Can
tons and Uengalincs in all tho
new shades such as Rust, Bloude,
Powder Blue, Cranberry,. Navy,
Crecn and Black. Regular price
fcJO.UO, on sale.
Saturday, each...
$9 Wash Dresses $4.95
l'lain and Fancy Broadcloth and
Silkettc Dresses, fast colors,
many new styles, up to $9.00
values, Saturday, d A Q(J
each &4.yO
$25.00
Saturday Specials in Mann's Piece Goods Dept.
10-inch (Quality Canton Crepes in Black,
Navy, Brown, Tan, White, Lacquer, Pan tireen,
Pckin Blue, Cinder Grey, Toreador Red aiid
Rock wood Tau. Regular $2.!)5 Q 7Ii
value, Saturday, yard P. O
$6.45
"Porto Rieo" Jlaid, hand drawn Broadcloth
Dress Lengths, fast colors, on sale
Saturday, a pattern
aG-iuch Broadcloth iu a good range of stripes and
plain colors. Regular price $1.2a, 01 1 Q
Saturday, yard V 1 1 J
36-inch guaranteed fast color Dress Linen in all
'sopiius.pojuu.tt qanin oqjv QO
special Saturday, 1 yard 17 OC
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27-iuch all wool striped Flaunels iu wjnte, Copeu
'and navy, rust aud black aud Copcu and navy.
Regular price $2.09. Saturday, flJO OQ
yard D.Oi7
72x84 Schiller Bed Spreads. Pretty patterns,
good grade. Regular price $2.70, dJO 1 Q'
Saturday,, each ' P 17
72x90 seamed Sheets, good quality. d ff
Regular price $1.25, Saturday, ca. k 1 UU
81-inch Wearwcll . Sheeting, good grade, taped
edge. Regular price G9c. rjA
Saturday, yard 0C
36-ineh Longeloth, fine grade, regular 1 C
price 20c, Saturday, yard IOC
Saturday Specials in Mann's Hosiery and Underwear Department
89c
Women's Voile Stepins and Vests in pink, orchid
ami pem-li. Regtihir price $1.25. On d 1 ff
sale Saturday, each V 1 UU
Womi'ii's "Rayon" Silk Vests, all
colors. Reg. price $1.19. Saturday, each
W o in c n 's Rubber
Aprons, (ill colors. Spe
cial Saturday, A Q
each .". tOC
Women's Union Suits,
summer weight, up to
'$2.00 values;
-uiiruny
Women's "lluinminsr Bird" Silk Hosier
all colors, the best wearing hose d "t gA
made, Saturday, pair Ovl
Women's "Kayser's" Chiffon Silk Hose with
clock, in white and black. An 71;
Special Saturday, pair' V3. O
Children's fancy Sport Socks, all
colors, 75c value. Saturday, pair...
Children's Derby ribbed Hose, afl colors and
sizes, 59c value. Saturday 50 C
65c
, 50c
Fancy Garter Ribbons for Rolled
Stockings. Special, pair 1
Laec and- Ljnen Collar and Cuff Sets. Regular
priee $1.25, on sale Saturday, QQ
per set .'. OC
Lace: and Net and colored Linen Collar aitd Cjiff
Sets, $1.75 value, Saturday, A C
per set
Buy Your Easter Gloves and Neckwear at Mann's
"Ivanhoc" Chamoisctte Gloves, fancv turn baek
and gauntlett styles, good assortment of colors,
$1.(5 value. Saturday,
pair ;
Kayser's Chamoisettc Gloves, gauntlett and two
buttoned wrist styles, all shades. Re
ular price $1.25, Saturday, pair .
Full line of Novelty Belts, all colors and sizes,
25 to $1.69 each.
Buy Your Easter Hand Bags and Novelties at Mann's
Stamped Tea. Towels,' finished ends,5 new patterns
111 red anil blue, Joe values, OQ
Saturday, each 457 C
The aristocrat of all Face Powders, "Harriet Hub
hard Avers". We have it in all shades. Regular
price $1.00. Saturday. 7C
only I DC
Never Fade Pearl Buttons iu red, Copen, peach.
tan. lizard and white, large size $1.29;
small size, dozen .
New "Kasler" Hand Bags for women. All spring
styles in black, brown, tan and grey. 1 Q
PJ, .1 u
69c
$:i.5Q values.' Saturday each.
New line of "Recdetaft" under the arm l!"s. nil
.'hand , tooled,. Florentine patterns, prices if row
.$9.95 to $22.50 each.
1'epsodcnt and Pcbco Tooth Paste, 50c QQ
values, Saturday, each 3 C
Blue Rose Lip Sticks, very special
Saturday
50c T
$1.59
and two
98c
Mann's Department Store
THE STORE FOR EVERYBODY
Phone 486-487 Medford, Ore.
Mail Otders Promptly Filled, Postage Prepaid - - - - -Agents for Butterick Patterns
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