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FOR H."S. BASEBALL
BENEfIT
i REESE CREEK. April 24 The
rain and cold weather the past week
haB retarded the growth of v:;etii
tion, andskept the farmers back with
their work, some not having their
plowing done.'and of counte would
like to Bee nice weather but of one
thing we may be thankful that, south
ern Oregon hnB not the tornadoes and
cyclones like they have in th middle
states.
Miss Crandall visited at Bert Clar-
L no's n few days last week; also with
" friends, near, Trail.
fitille left last week for Duns
mJir, Calif., where he expects to
viHit his brothers. Will and Mark
Still and their families.
Quite a number of friends of Carl
Bergman surprised him Saturday
nlght at his home, it being his birth
day. The evening was spent in
playing games and music. Refresh
ments were served. The young peopie
reported having a good time and
wishing Carl many returns of the day.
The Parent-Teachers circle held
their regular meeting at the school
house last Friday evening. Several
wetd present. There was a short pro
gram, a recitation or two. Miss Greb
and, Mrs. Stanley sung a duot which
was well received. The play and box
supper will probably be May
. Mrs. Engbertr's sister and husband,
Mr. and Mrs. Wright of Ashland are
visiting the Engbergs for a few days.
Mrs. Roy Btlderback with her two
children went to Butte Falls Tuesday
where her husband is working. Mr.
Bilderbnck's parents from California
, came up and they will all visit to-
gether. .
There was quite an accident on the
railroad tracft Friday evening, as the
speeder' that carries the men to and
from work was coming down with a
push car behind. The rails were wet
and they were going pretty fast when
thp speeder left the track. The men
were scattered in all directions. Mr.
King's leg was broken, he was taken
to the hoRpilal In Medford. The rest
were not hurt Undly except a severe
shaking up. "
There was also an oil tank got off
or across the track in some way. They
had quite a time getting it back on.
Rev. A. T. Byers preached at H.
Watkins Sunday afternoon, topic,
"God Is Able." Rev. Byers is a pleas
ant speaker and comes with the
power of God. He wlil preach at
Reese Creek school house on Sunday
afternoon. May 3rd. Sunday school
next Sunday as usual. Subject, . "Ste
phen the first Martyr." Memory
verse, "Be thou faithful unto -death,
arid I will give thee a-crown of life."
Rev. 2:10.
TO GIVE PICNIC
PROSPECT, April 24. The woath- 1
, er hns been very disagreeable the
past few days. During the day it has j
(been windy and cold, with now and:
J then a little rain. The sun came out
from behind the clouds several times I
j hut it gave us no more than a hope,
11 wi'uiu uiear up. ai nigni it
either rained continuously or It rained '
until morning nnd then got cold and j
snowed. One morning we nwofej? to j
find quite a layer of ice on the ves
sels of water stundlng outsjtle. We
are sure having our April showers.
Tho school has . been closed two
weeks on account of the influenza
epidemic. This has broken into the
school work and also the practicing
for the field meet, but the children
are working at home to make up the
time. Practicing for the meet has
been carried on at homo also..
The past three woeks have been
rainy, except last Sunday when U
snowed about two Inches. The sun
has been shining for a whole day.
There will be a danoe at the Pros
pect hall May 2, to benefit tho base
ball team. They have, just bought a
lot of new baseball suits, and they
hope to raise enough money to pay
for them. Everyone is invited and
n big crowd is expected. There will
be a basket supper with lots to eat.
The first baseball game of the
Prospect season will be played at
Eagle Point on Sunday, April 2G. The
local team will meet the Eagle Point
nine at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
As this is the first game of the season
for the Prospect boys we can't be dis
appointed at the outcome. Captain
Wlot Clarke has some wonderful ma
terial to pick .from and is getting ex
ceptionally good results for his work.
Eagle Point has played several games
this year along with games of other
years. So lets turn out and support
our homo team. The support they
get at this game will greatly stimu
late the boy i in other games. Let's
do our part.
The Prospect students are looking
forward to the county field and track
me-et. Prospect lias been rather un
lucky this year as tho flu epidemic
broke into the training. Most of the
boys and girls which expected to take
part will bo on hand. One of the
main events which we are looking
forward to Is the volley ball game be
tween Prospect and Jacksonville. The
Prospect school took firth place at
the meet last year, which we thought
pretty good, as It Is tho smallest town
school In the county.
The Prospect community was great
ly shocked by thd untimely death of
Chauncey D. Nye, April-14, 1925. Ho
was a promising young man aged 22
years. His death was caused from
pneumonia resulting from an attack
of flu. His rum iiiii were laidto rest
in tho family "burial plot attended by
a largo concourse of relatives and
friends. He leaves to mourn his loss,
his father and mother. Mr. and Mrs.
Nelson Nye, three brothers, Waldo,
Emery and Ivan Nye and three sisters
Mrs. Clem Clarke, Marian and Irene
Nye, beside many other relatives and
friends.
PHOENIX, April 24. The Phoenix
schools will hold a school picnic and
community meet on Friday, May 1,
beginning at 1:30.
Tehre will bo all the attractions
and allurements of an up-to-the-minute
street carnival. Talent will dis
miss her school for the afternoon of
that day and join In tho sport nnd fes
tivities of the hour. Ashland likewise
will- join with us in a tennis tourna
ment. Among the sports thero will bo
foot races, high nnd broad jump, polo
vaulting and hurdling. The Talent
high school bnsebatl boys play our
boys on that day.
Come- with well filled baskets and
y join in a fonst at seven o'clock by the
liglft of a big bonfire.
At eight, in the gym. will be given
the"receptlon to our basketball champs
and also to our worthy girl basketball
team.--; - "
ome and help to make this a real
red letter day in Phoenix.
Thfi. School of the Prophets which
meets at Clyde hall every Wednesday
evening has chnaged its hour of meet
I Ing to eight o'clock.
The themes of .the sermons by Rev.
R. W. Nelson at the Presbyiterian
church next Sunday will be "The
Branding Iron." and "The Handiwork
of God."
Mr. and Mrs. Bay and Mrs. Robin
son of Ashland, attended church at
Phoenix last Sunday.
The Who Do club will have pies,
cakes an dsnlads on sale at the town
hall next Saturdny morning. April 25.
at ten o'clock. This will give those
who are going to the track meet a
can nee to buy good things for their
lunch baskets.
O. R. Schlauch, professor or history
at Linfield collego. McMinnville. vis
ited the high school Monday. By spe
i rial! request he gave a talk on the
' Hohenzollerns which was of special in
terest tothe class in medieval and mod
em .history. I
The branrh ybrary at the town hall.
In charge of the Who.Dovlifb. is great
ly appreciated by the community. The
library is open to teh public Monday
and Friday afternoons and Wednesday
evening.
Miss Haze Stephenson, teacher of
the third and fourth grades at Central
Point, visited Mrs. Fern's room in the
Phoenix schools Thursday afternoon.
Several Pohenlx citizens are adding
to the value of their property and are
ehlping to improve the appearance of
the town by making lawns and tear
ing down old fences and shacks.
The Christian Endeavor society will
give a big program in the school audi
torium Tuesday, the 2Sth. at 8 o'clock.
There will be two short plays, or by
the young peopl. and one by the small
children. There will also be "rwil
-l music nnd recitations. There will alo
7 be randy booths. The proceeds to po
to send a delegate to the C. E. inter
national convention. Everybody conic
nnd help.
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Springtime Merchandise
At the
M. M. Dept
Store
Coming at the time when women are planning their wardrobes for the spring and sum
mer seasons, these special bargains will attract special attention. Aside from the
price appeal this merchandise is from the very latest shipments, exceedingly smart
and new. ,
Women's Coats $13.50
One lot of women's polo coats in novelty
styles; all good sizes and the most remark
able values shown this season $13.50
Women's Wool Suits $9.95
One lot of ladies' sport wool suits; values
to $25.00 from our regular stock; going in
final close out Saturday .' $9.95
Modart Corsets
Here you find Modart front lace corsets ex
clusively. The newest models just received
let us fit you. Models to fit every form.
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Madam X
On sale here. The girdle that. realMve
duces. Flesh or grey. , '.
Printed Rayon Silk Dresses $6.50
25 silk dresses in prints with dark grounds
of green, tan, brown; also striped Rayons
in plain white grounds; sizes l(i to 44.
$6.50
Saturday sale
$35.00 Women's Dresses $19.75
Pinal close out of early spring model dresses
in plain crepes and satins. No two dresses n
alike in this marvelous collection. All sizes,
many for mature models; only $19.75
Women's Sweaters Less 20
All spring sweaters going less 20 Satur
day. Tli.ese unusual values should appeal to
every woman in southern Oregon. Such
prices should sell the entire stock out early
in the da', so come early.
Flock Dot Voiles 49c.
Beautiful flock dot voiles in jade
green, coral, gold, navy, brown, black
and copen; full 36-inch and fast
colors. On sale...... 49
Everfast Suitings 59c
Yes, we have Everfast suiting in 15
new shades; 36 inches wide. Special
at ........ - 59
Plain Everfast Gingham 65c
This is the finest gingham made; it
is so soft and makes up so nicely for
dresses, children's wear and most
everything you wish to make. Mc
Call patterns show you how.
29c Ginghams 19c
This is regular 32-inch Zephyr ging
ham and a value not to be found else
where; a real Saturday specia!..19
25c Percales 19c
Beautiful light colored percales going
Saturday at 19
Spring Voiles 69c
Some, of the new printed voiles for
spring out Saturday for 69
You will like them. Summer is just
ahead, so do your shopping early.
. Let McCall printed patterns help you.
$3.50 Fancy Spring Woolens $2.98
We are' reducing the price on these
spring woolens for Saturday. They
come in stripes of color on a tan and
brown ground; wonderful for spring
dresses and skirts; only $2.98
McCall printed patterns are a big
help in making. e
Women's Hosiery
Novelty silk hose in Russian biege and fawn
shades with black striped Van Dyke heels.
On sale $1.25
$1.5 Holeproof Silk 85c
These are silk-plated and suitable for women
who desire a heavier silk hose ribbed tops.
Dark brown, black and white only; sizes S'j-lO,
Women's Silk Hose $1.00
Sheer silk hose in pure silk, lisle heels and toes;
all the new shades to match spring fabrics.
Seamless. On sale $1.00
Every pair guaranteed.
Children's Socks 25c
Child's socks in pink, blue, brown, white; in fine
mercerized lisles; sizes 4 to 6 only; special..25
Half Socks 65c
These are silk and are very fine gunge yarns;
pink, blue, gold and dark shades; sizes G1' to
91,. Special 65
PAY LESS DRESS BETTER
Medford Bldg.,Central and Sixth
Children's Shoe Sale
Spring sandals in all leathcrs; priced from
$1.25 to $2.00
Patent, smoked elk and brown calf.
Strap Slippers
Popular prices is the reason hundreds of
parents choose to buy their children's shoes
at the M. M. store. Only $1.85 to $3.25
Women's Tan Shoes
Patent, low heel, strap shoes $4.00
Patent, 3-tie, low heel shoes $-1.50
Light brown," straps and ties, now selling
at $4.50 to...... $6.50
Men's Flexible Work Shoes $4.95
The only flexible work shoe on the market
just as easy to wear as a dress shoe; welt
soles, rubber heels; sizes 6 to 11; at....$4.95
Selz Dress Shoes for Men
Better style and quality, and for so much
less. Many men are finding they can save
monev) here and still have better looking
shoes'. Priced $6.00 to.... $8.00
Boys' Corduroy Pants $2.95
Knickers for the boys in iron made cord
uroy; sizes 6 to 16. Wear better, cost less.
Boys' Stockings 39c
Heavy "Allen A" hose for boys mean less
darning and better wear than others; try a
pair. All sizes;, brown or black 39
Men's Working Gloves
Our good value horsehide palm and canvas
back work gloves are wonders for wear.
We are selling dozens of them; no better
glove for service 75
Muleskin palm and canvas back gloves 50
Men's Spring Caps
New assortment of caps received this week,
on sale at if 1.75, $2.50 and $3.00
m Also boys' caps.