UTEDPOTin irrn; tribune, mepeord, ; roKKfiox: Tuesday, may'st," 192.0.
CAR FLEET
TOMORROW
. -" . ' " 'J
IMPORTANT PLACE
When, the Gboilrich Silver Fleet
I arrives here tomorrow afternoon,
!ln (he front ranks of the welcom
ing committee will be W. A. Fol
ger. There's ,a . reason. For 10
GOOdriCh llVer, fleet tO Became genial, white-haired Medford
i t J 5 1, i resident was treasurer of the (lood-
WelCOrrjed 3.45 ' P. M.M':" Rubber company In Akron,
.. .. Ohio. , .
WprinPQrtaV P. a r a V a 11 ' "'n ISM . Dr. H. F. Goodrich,
yyewiesaay .oaidva 11 foun(ler o the rilbber company pre.
Ronroconte Qfl Pap f!enr!'"ctea '"ere'd be a time when
"Vl":y"r ) " Its sales for one year would
rt,;iV ' a ,,:.. I amount .to half a million dollars,"
l.Olal ... UUIPUI - AmnCan iMr. Kolger told a Mall Tribune re-
" , ' - limilttl SnltiO tufa ainirla Auv niiv
. Autos Street Parade
Follow Reception. -uA
I Street Parade tO average exactly that amount. The
firt year that Air.. Folgor served
as treasurer for the company the
sales were approximately $2,000.-,
OuG. Last yeur, 1!L'8, th total In-'
come was over $150,000,000, with
branches located all over the
world. t i
"At the time the Goodrich oft?an-,
fzatlon was lormed In 1870, Dr.
Goodrich: borrowed $1000 each
from 18 men In Akron and $8000 1
from a man In the east. The city j
gave him the use of an old fac-'
tory. In 1880 the company was 1
incorporated for $100,000.: The j
founder died In 1888 and the treas
urer at that time, Col. - George. !
Perkins, was made president," Mr. j
Folger related. He resigned f rom
hia position as cashier of tlio Sec
ond National bank of Akron to be
come treasurer of Goodrich.' !
The Silver Fleet tour Is the I
biggest ,thn( that the Goof rich I
company evcr undertook,'. 'the for-J
mer treasurer declared In .discuss-;
Ing the caravan of sflver cars
which will arrive in Medford to
morrow afternoon at 8,:4fi. j
After resigning Trom the rubber'
company in 1010, Mr.,. .Folger j
bought tickets for himself and his 1
family and set out to see ull of
the United States there was to
see. Finally, convinced that the
Rogue River vulley was un ideal i
place for a retired business man
to enjoy himself, Mr. IVlgor lo
cated in Medford. - .,
rTKQ fleet's not In but it's com
ing. f-.A, caravan, of : 15 gleaming
silver cars, driven by young college
graduates, will roll into Met ford
tomorrow afternoon, Wednoi Jay,
about 3:45 p. m. Mayor A. TV.
t'lnes, W. A.' Folger, former treas
tiror of the Goodrich Rubber com
pany, and. a group qf city officials
will welcome the procession at the
clly hall. .
Fifteen different makes of sil-very-hued
cars comprise the Good
rich fleet which Is making ft good
will demonstration, tour of the
United. States. The fleet represent
products of tho manufacturers who
make, more .than 90 per cent of the,
tptal output qf motor cars, lnclud-i
lug .Auburn, , ICssex, Chrysler, Ford, !
Iltilek, Che y r a le t,-.Hupmobile, j
Packard,-Lincoln, Whippet, Pon
tine, Nash, Oldsmoblle, Htudebaker'
and Mack truck. -. ; I
Ktartlng from New York on Jan
uary 23. tho spectacular fleet has
traveled approximately 12,000 miles
to dotH, ufilng :the"ftame" Goodrich
tires. Upon completing the lengthy
tpst run, which will take them back i
to the felnrtng plrtce in New York,!
the ears will have been driven close
to $40,000 miles. ' ; v j
i f' yilt Filmland, . - I
Few -points of Interest en route
have been overlooked by the crew,
of 19 pilots who are making the
most of their opportunity to get
acquainted wherever they stop.
During -.their visit iri Los Angeles,
they wero entertained by the M-G-M
studios and posed .with various
motion picture stars for neWH-reel
pictures. . ..
C. H. Taylor, manager "of the
Portland ihrnncm of tho Pacific
Goodrleh Rubber company, arrived
here .May 18, to' make ' arrange
ments for. tho fleet's reception in
Medford. . Ha Is being assisted by
It R. Duh'ympI, dlsitictoproiien
tatlve of the Goodrich, coiripany,
uith headfiiarters-"in this rlty.' ,
Street puradeH are scheduled to
follow the official greeting nt the
rlty hal when'Mayor Pipof, mem
ltdJ's of tho local traffic force' and
Mr.. Folker. meet tho caravan of
silver cars.4" The entire .fleet will
remain in Medford tomorrow night
and from here wil continue north
Thursday morning. The cars will
hpon display at the Lewis Huper
Hervlce' station, at the corner of
Klghth. nnd front streets, after the
parade. Sightseeing trips through
the Rogue River valley will be in
eluded In the entertainment pro
gram for the pilots.
Following .Is tho fleet schedule'
for southern Oregon and Villam
ette valley cities:
Wednesday, Mny 22 Arrive at
Oregon line at 2:15 p. m. nnd met
by Oregon state police. Five mln
nto stop In Ashlund. Arrive at
.Mecirora at p. m. civic cere
mony at city hall. Remain over
night.- Cat's on public display.
Thursday, May 23 Leave Med
ford, H n. m. Arrive Grants Pass
at 9:10 for 16-mlnute stop. Arrive
Roseburg 12:411 p. h, stop for
lunch; Flve-mtnute stops In Slith
er tin, Oakland and Drain. Arrive
.Cottage Grovo at 3;45 p. m. for
short stop. To be. met .at Sprlng-
field bridge by Kugcne truffle of
fleers and escorted to city hall for
civic ceremony at 4:45 p. m. Re
main over night. Cars on public
dlsptny.
J Friday. May 24 Leave Kugene.
7:30 a., m. Five-minute stops In
Junction City and Albany. Arrive
Halem nt 10;4lt a. m. Reception
by governor nnd civic ceremony at
state capital at 11 n. m. Leave
Halem at 11:30 n. m. for Portland,
via Rlckreull und Amity.1 Arrive
MeMlnnvllln nt 12:40 p. m. Dem
onstration, reception and lunch.
U'ftve MrMlnnvillo nt 2 p. m. Ar
rive Pun land city limits at 3:20
and escorted to city hull via Ter
wllllger boulevard by city traffic
iHtllce.' Arrive city hall, 3:40 p. m.
for 'clvlo cereminy.
BIG SMOKER SET
: FOR JVIONDAY EVE
Medford nnd sonthura OrnRiin
boxiiiK funs will oe what Is iirnm-
Ised to bo ono of'tiio1 bent all-star
lioxlng smokers seen in Medtnrd
for months next Monday night at
the tirmoryj Where four six-round
events will be staged,, preceded by
a 'curtain raiser.
Jackie JtcCoy, a formor Seattle
boy, who ' hns now udopted Med
ford as his home, will meet KUly
Chuiuh of Portland. Church Ih
well known In the coast boxing
world, anil Is expected to glvo the
local man something to think
about. ' fat I'adelford will nlso
meet a hard mull, Battling Kidln
munn, of llend. ttldlemann has
been winning most of his bouts,
and Is lint tiiking Fat seriously.
Another big feature of the card
Is Red SoreiiBon of Central Point,
ex-army champ of New York, nnd
Frank lo Monroo of Hood Hlver.
Mbnroo has fought In Medford be- j
fore and Is a tough customer for
any fighter, causing fans to won
dor how good Sorensen might have
to bo to avoid a beating. In the
first six-round bout of the evening.
Joe Corbett of ltosebu'rg will moot
Steamboat Jackson of Klnmath
Falls, and this bout also prontlxcs
to bo hard fought.
DISMISS 28 COUNTY
SCHOOLS THIS WEEK
This week will Rcetnnothcr targe
group of city, and' rural schools
qtsmirwed in JncKson county, ne
lording to a list prepared by the
bounty school superintendent's of
fice. -
f The Hut Includes the following
ichools: Jacksonville, Central
Point, Gold Hill, Howard, Fern
Valley, Plnehnrst, Reaver Oenk
Persist, Central, Andersos Creek
nk Orvo Hrownshoro, IJIterty,
North Trail. Table Rock. Applo-
gate,- Long Mountain, Meadows.
Trail. Ruch. jnno Pine. Indepen
dence, t Iteagle, I.ake Creek. Mt,
Pitt, North Phoenix nnd Vnlon
town. The tencher s for nil these
schools have nlrendy been re-hlred
for next year.
After having been closed for two
weeks, while its prgprltitor, Luke
Klncald.' joined ' lmirets ' itb ' A'.
W. Walker, local dance pnvlllon
man, tho Mngte Point pavilion will
bo reopened next Hnturdny nlnltt.
according 1 to an nnnouncetmnt
yesterdny, Mr. Klncald will no
longer bo connected with the fair
ground hall and it wns not known
today whether Mr. Walker will
continue to operate It,- following
the dissolution of the partnership
formed a short time ngo, 1
Mr. Klncald regards his Fugle
Point pavilion as more lucrative
and wllf continue to operate flawes
until 3 n. in. on HafurdnY night
until June 20, when a new state
law goes Into effect. A good or
chestra will furnish the music and
the hall Is to be given some special
decorations.
BE USED ON NEW LINE
Genoa, Italy, which gave th
world Columbus. Is to have Its own
Arch of Triumph commenmnitlng
the nation u ylcutry over Austria,
TrUmotor, 12-passcnnor cnMn
planes manufactured by Fokker
Aircraft -corporation of America,
will be used on the Portland-Salt
liike line which will be cstnlitlnhed
ibis summer by the Varney Air
lines.
A hangar 100 foet by 220 feet
will be erected nt Swan Island to
house the big ships. . It will, be
open nt both ends. PesUles room
for thiee of the Fokkers there will
be space for four speed mall phi no
and three small plane, whlt-h run
almost be run in undef lite FokUer
wtngs. It Is estimated HC ttm
tur will cost $ro.aoo.
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lIKLlX-"Local meat market in
stalled Additional equipment.
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ENTIRE STOCK
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ON SALE NOW-WHILE THE STOCK LASTS!
Hundreds of the Prettiest, Newest, Smartest Coats and Dresses-all now going at
One Half Price and some groups even Less than Half Price. We can truthfully
say the most marvelous values ever offered in Southern Oregon and the stock
is complete iri style and size'rangk'Dresses'for Wery occasion, all new coats
for every occasion) all new Spring and Summer creations for evening, afternoon,
party,, business, street, sports and now just One-Half Price for a quick clear
away., , .'. : : ' . . -., I y , -' 'vff "
THE CROWDS AT THIS SALE SINC E THE OPENING HAVE BEEN
RECORD (BREAKERS ,
But the Stock Is Still Ricri and Abundant With Fine Offerings! Don't Miss It
One-Half Price Coats and DressesfRne sak
COATS AND DRESSES
$15 VALUES
RIGHT NOW
$748
COATS AND jDRESSES
' ' . ' r $24.75 VALUES ' r "
RIGHT NOW
. Values to $25.00 "
About 50 dresses in this
group. Some are from
last fall stock, but ex
cellent styles and fine
quality silks. Values to
$25, and also one group
of spring dresses, $15.00
values. All go
for only, each.
$g
Dresses
1000 PAIR NEW SUMMER NOVELTY SlfOES
Values to S8.50 for $3.98
Not a single pair reserved and every pair new ' ,
, this season but our time is limited and every
pair must ue sow ah the new shades and com
binations to choose from and for
only, the pair ;..
$3.98
Values to $10.00 for S4.98
Novelty pumps and slippers in all the new Reds,
Robin Egg Blues, Blondes, Lipstick' Red and
White, fancy trimmings, open work styles, nov-,
elty braids, etc. Shoes you will be QO
proud to own, for only P'0
NEW SPRING AND SUMMER COATS
$34.75 Values
All of the finer materials and very best styles
excellent silk linings for. quick disposal.
We have priced them d 1 n o n
for only M V
M
ULLIN
310 East Main Street
MEDFORD, ORE.
Extra Special Hat Sale
. Values to $5.00
About 50 of these fine
spring Hats in felts
tions, in becoming
shades of green, blue, "
tans, etc, Your
choice for only
$1
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