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Weekly i'ifty.fourtti Vr.
MEDFORD, OREGON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, l92o
NO. IIS
HEMS OF INTEREST FROM THE ROGUE RIVER VALLEY
visitors la Asliluml ynU'r-
TRYING TO SOLVE
ASHLAND, Aug. 7. A pnrty head
ed by Kttrl Jloslcy, vlly wokt Huperin
tendent, and F. II. Wulker, cily enul
neer, lfiivn tomorrow to ko into the
Cow. Creek country to take measure
ments on that Ktreum. In an effort to
determine the your round flow. This
Btrenm Jh a pomrthle solution of the
' city's water problem. It will be re
mombored that an exhaustive report
was rnude by Stuart Mi-Klsslck last
fall, on the possibilities afforded by
tho stream, but he recommended thnt
the city .take measurements at other
times of the year. .McKlssIck has been
retained by the city ns special engi
neer at that lime to assist in solving
the problem of additional water, and
11 Is'followlnB his siiKRcstinn that this
trip is muile. It will likely take sev
eral days. It Is expected to erect
cabins and place n:e there later in the
season to determine 11. u winter flow. :
There will be a meeting Sunday at
Carter's Point. Lake of the Woods of
all members of the Uike of the Woods 1
association, cnlled by tho president, j
E. V. Carter. Forest Supervisor
Rankin wil Ihe present nnd will out- I
line plans for the Improvement of the j
forest section of the lake. Many
t hint's of interest to those who have
summer homes there will come before
the association, it Is slated.
At a meetinp of the committee in
charge of tho plans for Ihe golden an
niversary celebration of the Presby
terian church of this city, an outline
of the program was submitted and
approved. Three days are Included in
the plans which feature the"presene
of former pastors and many former
members. Invitations are being sent
all whose nddresses are known. The
program will open Friday. August the
28th, end close Sunday. The Rev. Mr.
Strange: will preside at one meeting,
the Rev. IT. 'A, Carnalmn nt another
nnd the RevF. C. Koehler of Spokane.
Washington, will deliver tho address
Sunday. All were former pastors, Mr.
4 Koehler being the Immediate predc-
-cessor. of the' preHent-jiiiH.ttviy-the Rev.
r J. O, Merirler. .'A wondorCu!; dinner
on Ihe Mnnse lawn will lie a delight
ful part of the. reunion. ';.;
Mr. and Mrs.. Mtrortlth Reaver of
Portland are vlsltlnjf Mr. Reaver's
father. A. M. Beaver. Mr. Boaver is
a medical student In the state univer
sity In Portland.'
The public Is again reminded of the
beautiful display from the Summer
school of art to he held this afternoon
and evening at tho Civic club house, In
which the work completed by the stu
dents will he shown. Judging by the
Wonderfully Interesting exhibit dis
played last year, a visit to the club
house will be well worth while. Mem
bers of the faculty and hostesses will
he present to nsslst the visitors.
Mrs. V. s. Ball Is expecting her
son. H. M. Ball, and her grandson Jack
of Kansas City, to visit her this week.
Other relatives will share the visit.
It has been decided by the Chamber
of Commerce to hold Ihe registration
office open on Sunday from 8:30 a.
in. until 12:30 and from 3:00 p. m. to
7:00 p. nt.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Angelo of
Long Beach will bo tho guests of
Madame Tracey-Young- nt Summit
J.nrtco on tho Slsklynus shortly. Mr.
A D'Angelo Is nn oil operator of Long
T-Reach and Mrs. D'Angelo Is a daugh
ter of the well known pianist, Madame
Morey.
The Southern Oregon Association of
Soldiers nnd Sailors will meet enrly
In September In Llthla park for their
reunion. Announcement of dates and
program will ho mado later.
A well deserved promotion In the
personnel of tho Standard Oil com
pany's employes occurred, this week
when John Finneran for three yenrs
connected with the office hero was
promoted to area salesman nnd trans
ferred to the Medford office. The
change was effected this week. Fred
Bchucrman, son of Mr. nnd Mrs. Aug
ust Schuermnn will take his place..
There was another record breaking
crowd at the hand concert to enjoy
the old time favorites played by the
band under the direction of Carl Love
land. "Silver Threads Among the
Cold," a vocal number by Iove1nnd,
nnd "Amerlcnn Pntrol." were received
enthusiastically by the audlenc.
News of the death of Sirs. J. R.
Wick, who pnssd away In a hospftnl
In Portland where she has been for
the past two months for treatment,
waa received with polgant regret by
her many friends In tho city. Mrs.
Wick has lived for years In Ashland,
primlnent In its church and social life
nnd has hosts of friends who will
grieve with the relatives In the groat
!ni sustained In her passing. Funeral
arrangements will be announced upon
ti e arrival of relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Crowson of the Crnw
aon confectionery of Medford were
business
day.
.Miss Gertrude Kngle, who has been
spending her vacation at home, left
'this week for her work as teacher l.t
Richmond, 'California. Miss Kuglo was
accompanied by her cousin. Misd
Eileen Bowling nnd Miss Kdiih Moody,
who also teach in Richmond.
Airs. H. C. Cinley and daughter, and
Mrs. F. D. Wagner and Lawrence Wag
ner left yesterday for the Lake of the
Woods. Kllen CJnlcy is already there,
the guest at the Dodge summer cut
tage. and Wilfred Wagner "Willi a
friend have been spending some time
at the Wagner cottage ,
Miss Anna Hnr:tve Is spending a
fortnight In Portland attending .b'.'
fall millinery opening.
Mrs. Cora Van Fossen. her Hlsler
Mrs. .Mullicoat, Mrs. Mason, Grant
1;avis and Mr. nnd Mrs.-Frunk Duv'is
Compose nnnther group of Ashland vli
li irs :o jtimier park. They cxin.'t to
be tri.': i? mound n fortnight.
BARTLETT PEAR
WII.I.OW S1MMNCJS. Auk. 6.
PYultKi'nwei'fl of the vicinity nro pro.
tmriliK to tnimlle nn unusually ooi!
crop of Hiiitloit pwiCH. l'lckinK lie
gun at the Tmniuiuu nri'hni'ds on
Wednesday nnd will hepin at Several
of tho other orehards, including
the Feldenhelmer orchards, next
week. The Keldenhelmer pears will
he loaded at the Kcven OaliH Hiding. '
Ijist Wednesday nfternonii, Mrs.
V. K. Parker entertained informally
ahout twenty ladies of ihe neighbor
hood in honor of lh hiust guetUH of
her friends. Those honored were
Mm. John MeCutcht'on of New York,
who is n guest of her sl.-uer-in-law.
Mrs. Ceorge Murrey, of Portland,
visiting her sister. Mrs. Sum Ander
son; Mis. ftoy Nichols' sister, Mrs.
! Karl llcft and daughter, Kvelyn.)
and Mrs, .1. W. KldcD's nl.'rc, Miss
I.ucy Kldvn.
Mr. und M rs. I'M win Itnardmun j
entt'i'lained Mr. nnd Mrs. Itlrhiurtj
barker and two sons at Sunday dl-j
nor.
Mr. and Mrs. U. P.. Smith hnve;
purchased a home in Mndford, the;
former Doctor llurher residence. Al-'
though the Smiths are moving to
Medford this week they have rented
their new home, and have leased
a large rooming house which Mrs.
Smith and a cousin will open soon.
"The lloniiey Hrothers have Just,
completed a large hooih near the
Willow springs service station nnd
will sell vegetuhles and melons. '
The Siagto family have. I wen hold
ing a family reunion. Last Sunday
there were twenty-two guests enter
tained nt the J. D. Slagle home M
Kin land farm. Tho'se from n dis
tance included Mi, and Mrs. Itradley
of Talent; ' Mrs. t'aspers. of Port
land; Mrs. l.umh, of Kugctie and
Mr. ami Mrs. John Catey ( Medford.
, Ijisi week .1. W. Illrkholvt's team
was hadly cut hy harhed wire whlh1
running in t he pasture. They are
mnkinif n slow recovery under the
veterinarian's care.
The M. R Young family are spend
iiig, ii week with friends and relatives
at Cottage drove.
Mr. and Mis. II. A. DuHuiitie and
Harry Kldeti returned lust Wednes
day from a week's camping trip at
'Diamond Lake. They brought bade a
bountiful supply of fine rainbow
trout which they distributed among
their friends.
The William Thompson family nnd
their house guests. Mrs. McCutcheon'
and sons, spent a delightful duyj
Monday plcnicing nt Tnion creek.
They returned in the evening, stop
ping at Prospevt for dinner.
Mrs. Robert Hrophy left Wednes
day for her home near chihuiuln,
Oregon, after spending several weeks
with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Anderson enter
tained last week Mrs. Anderson's sis
ter. M rs. ( Jeorgo M urrey a nd son,
of Cortland. Mrs. Murrey left last
Thursday for Sacramento where she
will visit another sister nnd will
stop here fop a few days on her re
turn trip.
Miss l.ucy Rtden, of Portland, was
n o-uest nf the .1. W. 10 Id en fa mil v
' for u few days last week. She then
1 went to AMbtand where she Joined
the Dodge family on n two weeks'
camping trip to Lake of the Woods.
The Southern Pacific, is unloading
gravel nt Seven, Oaks for the Im
provement of the siding. Thin will
make it more convenient for the
loading of pears.
J. W. Hirkholz has accepted a
position, during the fruit packing
season us electrical engineer at the
Pinnacle packing company. He be
gan work on Monday of this week.
John Anderson of Portlund lins
been the guest of his brother and
wife. .Mr. nnd Mrs. Sam Anderson,
for a few days. He returned lo his
home Monday and will leave soon on
a business trip to his former home
in Minnesota.
Gold Miners.
Will lease the most complete Ruc
tion dredge on Rogue river. Address
Wni. Itonertson, C, O. P. Box Houte
No. I, Central Point, Ore. 11 S
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RUSSELL'S BIG ANNUAL
31x4.40
Balloon
$15.95
Commencing Saturday morning, we will dispose of bur stock, of Summer
Coats and Dresses at this startling reduction, which means wonderful
savings for all thrifty buyers.
Such interesting news! Such sensational news!. Such welcome news! All these
expressions will.be uttered by'lhe many readers of this ad because' they 'know that
Russell's "Half Price Sales" are genuine half price sales and not a fictitious pric
, ing. , Our already low prices, as low as anyone, where quality is considered, will
be cut just in two.
Commencing Saturday at 8:30 A. M.
all Summer Dresses of Silks or Wash Materials
and all Summer Coats Will Be Out for
Your Choosing at Just One-Half Regular Prices
It is needless to say that in spite of the big lot of garments, first choice will be
most desirable, and we advise being here' when the doors open to get first selec
tion. '
Beautiful FIowered Georgettes
Gorgeously Printed Chiffons
Rich, Lustrous Plain Silks "
Serviceable Wash Silks
Cool, Sheer Printed Voile
and every Summer Coat
ClEG
1 Come Early to This Big Final Clean-Up Half-Price Sale!
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Phiffs Auto ParkaServicey
Rivertld. at Jackt.n Street
Children's Dresses
Are Priced at Just Half
School time so near and clothes so reasonable are the
two things tliat will make this Kiddies' Section hum
on Saturday. Every garment goes and there are
hundreds of pretty "styles suitable for school that,
arc guaranteed fast colors, all sizes from (i years up
to 16 years.
Cinghams in plain colors and fancies, Ladlassie suit
ings in pretty cheeks and plaids, tine sheer tissues
ainj voiles with a number ot
pretty new silks included.
BE OX HAND EARLY
SATURDAY. IP YOU
WANT FIRST QTIOCK,
AS EVERY PR gSS IS
( iOJNO OUT
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Boys' Suits in a Sale
Priced at Just Half for
Clearance
Just r)() Roys' Suits and every one. of thorn this sea
son's. There is a reason for this reduction, and t lint
is just, this: There are no vests with these suits,
and for fall the boys' suits are coming in with vests.
A stylp feature, to be sure, but it's where we take
the loss and you make the gain. Every suit has lined
trousers that innkemorc service for Ihe suit with the .
extra strength they will have.
DON'T EOIiOET THIS SATURDAY IS THK
VDAY TO I5UY SCHOOL SUITS WltlLE THEY
ARE JUST HALF PRICE.
All Undermuslins
Half Price Now
Right now when undermuslins arc
most in demand, you have this oppor
tunity, flowns of white and colors
j ii sheer batistes, nainsook, crepes of
cotton and cotton and silk, nnd on-,
velopes, bloomers, stepins of tho same
materials. Extra sizes, the same ns
regular, will be included, so your
opportunity is here no mat
ter wha.t size you take.
Philippine gowtis and slips
are not included nt this half
price, but will be marked nt
yery special, prices for Saturday.
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