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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (June 15, 1925)
PIOE ETOITT MACHINE 6JFi8JSi AT CAMP CRACK BIG GUNS BODM Af" MEDFOTCD MATL TftTP.rTCE, rKDFORD,:OT?EOOyAfQyrA, .TUXE 15, 192.-, After Day and a Half of Rest According to JeHse Houclt of this city, the Mis. Virginia CJay Ntinmun, i mentioned In the article from the Kan and Recreation Rral War FranciHC0 Examiner p'1"1-"1 beIow- ta cHIU neuiCdHUII, ntdl VVdl a fornicr re8fIt.nt of Jacksonville and IAfMn ' I-1!!"! i woll known to a num- WOrk StartS at Camp JaCK-jber of loCIll reHtdonlN. .Sho lived fur a number of years In Ashland, and then SOI! DayS 0T 49 tO Open 'moved to Jacksonville, and about' 5 yvurn ao moveu 10 cuiuornia. Tho beautiful Mih. Virginia Tonight. ! ; ' IJ Tom Alters. After a day and a half of real nnd recreation, during which every Holdter of tho Oregon National Guard not actually on duty In en nip had an opportunity to get thorouphly ae-' iualnted with Med ford and ItH hos pitable cltlzetiM, all three regimen tti today entered upon the Intennlve pro-! gram of training and Instruction laid out for them with visor and energy. ' School of the platoon and extended order drill occupied the attention of nil unita during the forenoon. Schools of instruction for commissioned and Iton-comnilHHioned officers also were held In the several regimental head duartert, thin portion of the program being designed to ralHO the efficiency of tho troops. - HeadU.arlei-H companies received instruction In limiting road I ru verse, ' handling field communication work, ' laying and splicing wire, installing witch boards and establishing men-i wige centers. Machine gun compa-1 Tiles, in addition to platoon work, had target range work In the afternoon.' The same schedule applied to tho howitzer companies and field artil lery. I i' Hpecltil Instruction in topographi cal theory and application of sketch-( ing occupied the attention of tho engineers. An hour of the afternoon, from 3 to 4 o'clock, was devoted to ath letics and gomes with special atten tion to the competitions which will ho held later on during the encamp- ment, for the winners of which there Iiave been offered a number of hand-l some prizes. I Social features of the fourth day of . tho encampment are the annual "Buys of M9" celebration and carni val in tho Medford armory by tho . local post of tho American Legion t 7:80 p. m., "a band concert in city park nt 8:00 p. in. and "Tho Night Club," Raymond Griffith In comedy at Hunt's C'raterlan at 0:00 p. m. Froo tickets to this last may be had on application to the brigade supply officer. 1 Gay Sllmson, willow and heir ess of Kzru T. Stlmson, millionaire lum ber magnate who died here May 17, 1924. has found another ro mance this time in far-off Kgypt. According to a cable received yesterday by Mrs. Cicorgo D. Ho erts. 2100 Pacific avenue, Mrs. Ktlmson will be married on June 22 to Dr. Robert Dolbey, a nrittnh surgeon. The wedding will take place In Cairo, according to tho ca blegram. As the second wife of the mil lionaire San Francisco lumber man, Mrs. Ktlmson received the bulk of the estate on his death a year ago. The property was esti mated at more than a million dollars, exclusive of bequests to various relatives In Keuttle. The romance of tho former Miss Virginia (Jay, nurse, of Med ford, Ore., and the wealthy capi talist. 30 years her senior, was tho sensation of Kan Francisco and Los Angeles society for two years. It precipitated the divorce suit brought against Htimson by his first wife, and a dramatic chain of events, which Included the sequestration by Mrs. Htimson of more than f 1,000.000 of the St. in Hon fortune while a hearing on the divorce was pending. Stimson transferred 1750,000 In cash and securities to his first wife. Shortly after the property settlement was made, Mrs. Htim son was granted an uncontested divorce in Los Angeles. A year later, in 1!)17, Htimson married Miss Gay. They made their home in Han Francisco. Dr. Dolbey, Mrs. Htimson's f la ncee, has a n lm posing record of service in the World war and the South African troubles of Great Itritain, ' and is now prac- tlcing in Cairo. lie is a fellow of the Relay College of Surgeons of Kngland and a member of tho College of Surgeons of America. Patronesses for Dance for Soldiers Wednesday; FOR NATL. GUARDSMEN L ARRIVE HIM I. I. Hoak, head consul of the Woodmen of tho World, who Is making a tour of the coast will pay Rogue River valley a visit this week. arriving tomorrow on the Shasta. Me wl!l be the guest of the chamber of commerce and the Rotary at noon luncheon ut tho Hotel ford. ' . Mr. Roak Is past president of the National Fraternal congress, past president of the American Fraternal congress, was a member of the com mission selected by the secretary of the treasury to prepare the plan of Mud 4her invasion of the rights of Ameri cans in Mexico but as tho statement was not a diplomatic it Is not in thelass of pronoi ments of which the government ii forced to take official cognizance. Some of the language used by the Mexican president, if embodied in a forninl note would of course, con stitute a cause for prompt and de clsive reply. Since th statement was addressed only to the president thru the newspapers, however, the gov ernment, according to the practices or diplomacy can Ignore it if it desires. H; NO LICENSE FEE 10 BE COLLECTED GRATER LAKE TRIP J lead Consul 1. 1. ttuak. insurance for the soldiers and 84TH BIRTHDAY IS CELEBRATED BY H. D. CORLIES within about a mile of the lake, q (ieneral White will Inspect the rump lte within a luv or bo. KoiniJ over the ground with .0 forcat and park superintendent. On hl f'u'n inl details will t.e pumimici. - will show now simpie i ..--- -whole caravan proves to he when handled with military facilities and precision. QUKGOXIXKS rAVMXG WIT. (Continued From Pag One) H, D. Corlles, retired, well known Medford citizen, is celebrating his 84th birthday today by pursuing his usual dally routine- of doing the work around his home at 35 North Orange street, and mowing tho lawns of the neighborhood, which Is a telling testimonial as to the state of his health at this advanced age. At the same time his wife, who observed her 84th birthday last week, was busy about Her daily household duties. However, this evening the occasion of Mr. Corlles' birthday will be quietly observed at the aged couide's home1 with a Catherine of local relatives. j In tho meantime E. C. Jerome and Kenneth Jerome, who are today again marvelling at the health and good , spirits of their aged - grand parents, have decided to mend their ways by cutting out .clgarcUes and confining their diet to oreakifaat foods only. 1 sail- Mr. and Mrs. Corlios -whn have ors In the late war. Past president been married 64 years, have been of tho Denver Chamber of Commerce residents of Medford since the year life member of the board of directors, 1910. having located In this citv from member of the Old Colony club, City Uantoul 111. club and numerous other clubs of " - At a conference this morning of Col. Brumbaugh of General White's staff, with Supervisor Rankin and Superintendent Thomson, final 'details of the Crater Lake caravan were worked out. Contrary to general ex pectat ions there is going to be no hardship, but real camp comfort and a lot of sport. -. Complete details will be announced later, but it is practically decided now f hnt thft Klvniino u-lll Ua In tho rvnfm- ' forest at Silver camp just above Union creek. Correcting another mis-Impression. It is announced by the park author- I r ities that the usual road license fee in the park will not be collected. An 3 enlarged crew is at work opening the park roads, and It is now practically rzs assured that the road will be open to 5 The defendants named in the com plaint are: Glen 13. Klbbe. Pacific Bridge company, Clarke-Henry Con struction company; Oregon I las Ham Paving company; Guy F. Pyle, Warren Construction com pany: Arthur D. Kern, United Contracting company; V. R. Den nis, United States Fidelity and Guaranty company; Fidelity and Deposit company of Maryland; Aetnaasunlty and Tu com. Vi....tr..P.t ami.ia. . . M puny, iib'u,u ana in. - demnity company; State Highway ' commission of the state of Ore. Agun. and William Duby, Henry B QVan Duzer and Wade H. Malone Appearing for the state In the case were Attorney General An Winkle and L. A. LHjeqvist. The Warren and two of his assistants, J. M. Devern Brothers company were represented by J. M. Mead and H. F. Lyrnan of Hoston and Richard W. Montague of Portland. ADMITS KILLING WIFE. (Continued From Page One) While Young went to park the car the letter said, "Grace unaccounU ably left by another door and that is the last I have seen of her." The second letter received by Mrs. Nathun some two weeks later told how happy the Youngs had been in : their new home. ' .-I Dnnver. Colo. Mr. Boak is looking over this ter ritory to select a place to hold the next head camp session of the Woodmen of the World in 1928. Mr. and Mrs. Boak will be enter tained by the Phoenix camp Tues day evening by the Ashland cham ber of commerce Wednesday, and by Grants Pass Woodmen and chamber of commerce on Thursday, with a picnic In the park at Grants Pass. All Woodmen of the World in tho valley are Ings, also th MISS POPE TALKS. (Continued from page one.) Shepherd, side, front and rear, as he was paraded before the witness stand and agreed that the 225 pound iron grey haired, white faced, fifty year old defendant was not of the appear ance of the slender 150. pound dark young man he previously had said came to his hospital. . .. Dr. Rongettt admitted also that ho invited to these gather- 'l!' "i? , lhAt shlf phor1d had , ovo? ...... witnessed him nnd that when a friend ' had WJI I'npd him ht ulimtld nnt MKMCO HKPLIF.K TO KFLLOGG. " ,,,;: 7 ' 1 "i b , 1 . murder trial, he had said he thought (Continued from page one.) 1 K,, . . ., , , J It better to be on the side of the 06 lection to tKo administration's mnlR 8 attorney. Mexican policy, but it was Indicated "A a mutter of fact nohmly ever that specific questions underlvlng c:,me to your.. Institution and asked Secretary Kellogg's position would Iibout a course in bacteriology and be made the subject of a formal tyi,holtl ftn1 " you have said hci-p is I communication to the Mexican gov- niiam acou biowart, cmet hundred ernment. of IefenHe counsel asked the witness. Li , fiuiiKfiu wo u m not ao nm inai Tho Craters' and Klwanls clubs nte sponsoring the dance at the Natator ium Wednesday evening. June isth. given to die non-commissioned offi cers and enlisted men of ihc Nat hum J Guurd. The wives of the members of these clubs will act as patronesses, Owing to the tact that all the bnjs lira required to be In camp by 11 , p. m., dancing will begin promptly at ' 8 p. m. Tho following women will act as patronesses: Mc.sdnmcs O. o. Alen dorfer. D. M. Cole. K. !;. Kelly. Glen Fabrick. Harry Walt her, C. ( Limn mon, K. A. llidmes, Gun Newbury. W F. Qulsonberry, C. I. Hutchinson, T. K. , Daniels, A. B. Cunningham. Win. Wnrner, File Wold. Rose Wchlef felln. C. D. Thompson. K. N. Vilm. I. Hch uler. Between four nnd flv guardsmen from Camp Jackson en- A series of communications and joyed a good time Saturday night representations havo been sent to at the social hall of the First Metho- Mexico City from time to time re riist church. .The united young peo- cently on various cases in which pies' societies of the churches wero Ihis government Is Interested, none bonis to the soldiers. Several other of which has been made public, and affairs similar to this one' are sched- other instunees wero cited by Mr. CHICAGO Juno 15 (A P) Uieo anu liie conimmecd uie m ivuiiokk in inu siaicmem last iiikiu Thrro wcck inwl ihnp rinvi u-oi-a r.. the attorney had' correctly summar ized tho situation, although he did admit in nnswbrlng another question thnt he had discussed changing front In the murder trial for $500. . quired to select a jury for the murder paring for crowds which will tax In which the Mexican situation would meir laciiiiies. ( uv iimnv iuv uojeci ui a iornmi huiw. trial of vilii,im Darling Shepherd. Next Wednesday evening social After the return of Secretary KM- hUt oniy nnf uf thlU time mny bo functions will be on nt tho halls of logg to his desk today It was nppar- needed actually to present the cuse both the First Methodist and First cut that for the present at least, he to tno jUror8i Baptist churches. saw no object in engaging In a long Prediction that the case against the At the Saturday night social a vn- range debate with the Mexican presi- roster father of William Nelson Mr rled program was enjoyed consisting dent over a situation about which cilntock would bo In the hands of th of stunts, music, singing, a short officials here are not In any doubt, jury by carly next week were made by comedy and mass games, closing with ' It was with manifest surprise that officials of tho state s attorney a oi.iuo most enjoyable refreshments. j high officials learned that President today. - - f Calles had chosen to view as an "In- i You'll never miss the typhoid till suit" Secretary Kellogg's statement Riddance of rodents means avold thc well runs dry. i of Inst week, warning against fur- ance of plague. R I ALTO TONIGHT "Don't mis this picture It is uttsrly delightfull" So This Is Marriage "' with Eleanor Boardman Conrad Nagel Lew Cody "PAGING MONEY" A Comedy HODGE PODGE "PEGGY" RIDLEY y . at the Organ TOMORROW! " ' "SALOME of the TENEMENTS" An appealing comedy-drama' of the Ghetto featuring JETTA GOUDAL The sensational French beauty and GODFREY TEARLE (Brother of Conway Tearle) i 1 Wednesday Special Men's Night Shirts Fine Quality Muslin Sizes 15 to 20 98c Mann's Department Store Entrance on Main Street Sign Up Your Car for the Crater Lake Caravan. I FIRE; SALE ENTIRE STOCK Valley Candy ON SALE AT Devoesv Summer Garden Come and Get It One-Half, One-Half and One-Fourth Regular Prices Complete Small Home, Costing but Accommodates the Average Family $935.85, a aw is rmsm mt raw mm 1 r'-iiP Vdm In this you will find most of the features of a modern complete home. Notice the possibilities if you should wish to eliminate one of the bed rooms and put the dining room where the kitchen is. The entrance at the front gives privacy to the interior, the second floor is sufficient for two good sleeping rooms and sewing room. $935.85 will buy all the doors, windows, lumber, lath and plaster for this house. This is without finishing any rooms up stairs which can be an aftei consideration if you wish to economize in starting a real home. We have numerous plans and ideas for a home of any size and type BIG? PINES LUMBER COMPANY atWgL'w i'L- . '(g 'm ' 1 rimmA. 0 0