Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, July 12, 1929, Image 9

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Newspaper Page TextBedford Mail Tribune Second Section Six Pages Second Section Six Paget Twnur -fourth ftu. FIRE FIGHI MEDFORD. ORKliOX. FKI1UY. .JH.Y 1'.', 1 !)!. For Formal Attir No. 111. FETE TURNS! 10 TRAGEDY Eleven Boy Cadets and Firemen Burn to Death As Laughing Crowd Views Supposed Gala Fire Bri gade Spectacle in Eng land Dummy House Proves Death Trap. IXJXPOX. KiiKlanrt. July 1:' (P While the .Dummy House fire honor wan taking placo last ulKht oi (illlingliam, there was a IihkciI.v of fire In anothrr nearby Kentish town also. At W'ellinK, only n few 'utiles awyy, a Cinema theatre caiiKlit fire from the operator's box and two were burncil to death and several Injured. The audience w-as panic atricWon fiut all managed to escaie. Tlie operator and his assistant perished. CII.I.ISGHAM. Knuland. July 12. Pl While laURhinK Uiousamls wati lied what they thouslit part of j a fire flKhtinf! show. 11 lioy naval cadets and firemen were burned to death here last nicht. Six were seriously in.-.ired and were- taken In St. Bartholomew's hospital in j aid of which the fete had been i held. A specially erected model house. . designed to be the scene of a ualu , l'ire brigade rescue spectacle, be- j came instead the horrifying death j trap for the 12 to 14-year-old boys I who had so eagerly taken part in the festival. The youngsters, dressed in clown ; suits, made frenzied efforts to get ( out of the flames, bringing only J great applause from the crowd he-, low all unknowing that the rcalis-' Vic acting had suddenly assumed wragic reality. 1 riremai!kack TajboU. who had been the blushing veiled bride in j a previous mock ceremony, was standing at the top of the flimsy ' structure when flames suddenly I burst at the bottom. The crowd j cheered and laughed, glad that thej spectacle had begun, but Tarbett ; knew that something was wrong., for the flames should have started ; at top and the building cleared of i the actors. j In five minutes the flames bail ; destroyed the oil-soaked canvas and : all that was left were the charred j bodies of the youths and the gaunt ! skeleton of the model house. j Frantic mothers and fathers! crowded the little mortuary here j this morning seeking the bodies of their sons. One tall gray-haired man stumbled from the hospital: here he had seen his 13-year-old boy die from burns. "My little boy's clothes were all burned and ! sllll smouldering as he lay on Ihe; ground, beside (he blaiing nisss ; when I got here." said the grief : -jMrlcken man. "Only last nicht he "as asked to take part in the moi l, tiagedy and I was so happy that I' j went, even though i asked liiin no! to." i Only five of the II hail biin identified today. Ronald Mitchell, previously reported dead, this morning was reported still alive, j although critically injured. I A fireman whose bandaged hands ' Indicated the part he had taken in the attempt to rescue the boys said that never In his experience had he seen such a tragedy. "In ihe glare of the blaze." h" said, "i saw boys and 'men leai'inu from the roof. They fell - feel, -.heir clothing Mazing and lllnmi natng them as they came. We could do nothing --to approach the building was to risk deaih. All we could do waa to rush close to ihe flames and drag away the hoys . who bad jumped." Arthur Stewart was one of Mo few siiectalnrs who realized what' as hapiiening, and that It a. not a part of Ihe program. He said he would never forget the s -epe "ine moment there were laophir'-gay-hearted Imys dressed in oimc costumes playing In rl of the structure" . Laughing men and women stood around and watched the fun. Then wlih terrible s'i'l !ennes lomiilv turned to tia i .I)-." I i H ! 1 4 1 . . i,?t r - Coincident with the arrival of spring, a flowered taffeta compose makes its bid for milady's favor for evening ear. The compose, worn by Jtan Arthur, is In rich shades of orange and rose. .Mi'iiilnT.s of i In I 'liitti.Ki-ahrrn' Association 'f Smithi-in (Mpkhii Kalhei-i'il at tin HHr MiM.funl Wednesday niulit for a chieken dinner which was much enjoyed. A hustings M-.-sn.n followed the ihniHT. "On to San Kranciseo." for the 1H". c(.iiv'ii(ion of the Pacific lntci national iMioIngra-phfi-s' usmoi iatlon Aucust s-irii-3mh w ai out- of Uic iiiiiA undci- dtsrulotj .Mnsc Cindy orttif flrady Studio. Soaltlc In-ad a caravan of hhototrraphci n to 1 1n? coin - lit ion city. TVntMtKf1 plans as nul-mlltcd cull f"i ttii nucleus of ctrs tart tim froin a iicma or, II. "Ml the f mirth iliiy prccciltni: th- oirntnc of the iiinvi'iitmn, tatlorinc mini htM'H enri'Utc 11 iitl inct't nnr all ihm-tln-rn units from U asluiik'tun for a flvhiK st:iri fi'im i'!iiiin iiren'm and ristem 'a--hiiie;ton. followed t.y additions all tli" way down the Willamette vallt y for a real pre convention ineci inc ami rally In KuKene on the second n:;nt. The earavan w ill further auKinented on the I hint day by deKti.tns from tuithern Oregon ami mothein r.tlif.irn:.i. kmiiik as far on this day .1- U' dd iim. w here another pi e-con ent ion meei Ihk will kv ull hetter m i ini 'd and l-itiiK ''in preliminary ideas t:at Vhollld rnalde Ihe visttois ! K" Into San Kranctfco and help the ln-:il no-n put over the l.ite-t and te ft convention eVef 111 l! o Ilie I'.o ifn c....st. i'ointj- to l"1 K'"tied ,,"'u "lo ,-.,iii4,n aie three. f-. id (;r-..l.r ticmJani e, morr enio merit anU . t ..noiny. It is uml- iomI that the actual rxpe)e of ihe automo l.llc is to he dlUded i 'lU illV ainont the number "i" r-on rnlimr. and Miutcftlon is made thai n two persons who bolh have 1 a t double up. as this will p.e.-ii.t picvent ..Hois lialnu no ...in fibin K-omj; l has al.-o l. eti mii;lI'-I t;i.il thf.M- ttho ltd- nd k'"i.i- to the c"n- vrnll-11 s.-nd to M b'i'i'l. ' I :f'h .iv. 1110 . S-attic. ,neiv t the fulliauni; ll fi"w Will o1J ilnve our ov n 111" " hat oiher pho..fi-aph 1 s will voij tak'' ' H" many a-aid h-ats will be avail able i Im- (ill- d t In owL-h the "111 nii'.tee ' If y.ti have to. iar and Mi 1" with te.inv 111 yi.iir p.t .M jO PARCEL OF PRIZE 1 EDEN ACREAGE IS SOLD 10 HOPKINS K I 1 :.V 1 ' K K ' I N T. Ore . J u ly 1.' t Special, l ln Tucalav uf U:.s wt'li I'linton farev and wife sed a deal with Kueite i.. Hop kins of t'orniiiB, t'ahf.. for the Mile i'f It'll acres of ihe fine Ratden tract on the t'arey place. The deal has been pondhiR for quite a while and Mr. Hopkins and his wife, and daughter. Mrs. Konham and her husband have been looking ivcr a great deal of territory, but found nothing to suit them as w ell us KoKue valley. j The piece of land Just purchased raided the potatoes that won the bronc medal at the Alaska Yukon fair in Hum. - Mr. and Mrs. Itonhaiu will build a small neat cabin Into which they will move immediately, prepara tory to movlnc the big barn and building h residence. Mrs. Iton haiu is n teacner in tho public schools and w ill teach at tlriffm creek this winter. Tlie i K. of Phoenix rrehtor ian Sunday scliotd held their busi ness meeting and picnic mi p per on the Applegate Sunday evening. All had a most enjoyable time. Andrew Stevens has been spend ing his vacation time with his mot her. M rs. lama Stevens of North Talent. .Miss Marie ami Miss liuth Mil ler of I'hoenix were shopping in Medford last Saturday. Mrs. Saltimwn of North I'hoenix was a business visitor In Medford last Saturday. IM ll.tmhn finished his haying this week and has some fine hay and heavy wheat. Mr. and Mrs. Itonhum are erect ing a small cottage on the land recently bought from C. i'arey ami wife. Oak circle Women of Woodcraft at 1'huenix, held a very pleasant meet ing mi Wednesday of this week. Mrs. K. O. Hease returned last Saturday to her homo in Sacra men in. after a three weeks visit with her parents, Mr. and Mnt. t t 'a rey. Mrs. Lloyd Colver is now having their fine red raspherrle picked and they are in good demand. how w i'l A l tie ,ll -Ill I. in- n i.f the I e.-tlll7.tll- ltl"ll of IS VISIBLE 50 MILES W "ASIMN(i"niN A new air bearoD. i tvifne lor .' i - It--- t. r.t l as hnn tn-txlle.i at the 1'r.iit t. . . 'e, h Sbnakta. airp-if t. the d" i'- rtnifnt f romnieri b ' t:.- tvjj ,v flu (finmrl rtt I'rac'i' TV now hfr:n. IM f ci l i- .:r - "d 2,;ru.iff(it candle pir and js Ti. '''f main unit of r.m;t(ne uizln ltvi rlinc equipment intdaliH Th- . en tone1 rtrueture win rr te.i 1 t a (,,( 0( $-, t - o niRht fltr.r h beta a. N- (mptHl yei at I'rakue. LARGE TURKEY FLOCK NEAR JACKSONVILLE JACKSONVILLE. re.. July 12. S.erial.) Mrs. Wicklund, who' lives west of town. Ih proving her-, self a very successful poultry far- I nier as she has nearly 300 head f turkeys she has hatched and Is , getting ready for the fall market.; The high m-hool Sunday m-hool class, taught by Mrs. J. O. Sanden spent uesday evening at the Can- trail swimming hole on the A(tple- gate. A spU-ndld evnnlng at Hvvitn- j mlng was reported ami also a tie-. : Ih hois picnic dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Klh knuin and1 j rtdiiKhters. Alif and Klinor. L. I Ktlrkman and mnther. Mrs. Klh-k-' ! man, all of Kidgefield, Wash., are !islting a few days nt the L. T. '.Wilson and V. T. Wilson homes. I Mix, Jack Kth kmaii l a niece of ' L. T Wilson. The Sunday school idaM 'f the I'r ( f-bytermn church, taiiglil by ! Vis. Vivian licach. which Includes j the pupils of the fifth. afKth and i seventh grades, enjoyed a lawn parly at the church Tuesday cven ! ing. Mrs. W. A. Chlldera and daugh ter Maxine und Mr. and Mrs. In ard McKee anl daughter from lhg jApplegate ftl Wednrnday In .la k on vi lie and Medfii d. ' I ,i vid Oannii'tn arrived Imiti'1 i Wednesday evenimf frun liis work .at Alcoimi and will spend a few 1 das here, partially repairing daui !hli' dope by the fire at their place j Monday. Mi. A. L. ltoone and daughter t Maxiix- are islling ut Klivertoii. ' ( li e ' Mo Kred Kit k attended a bridge pai t Tue-la afternoon at the Lnlph J nning home on (be J' k-!wnT-ille highway. The first pne - na- ;rded to Mm. Ki k. Kisnk Lo., ne of Jaeksonvili aid Miss l"b-r-ie May tb(W.buni j of A lhu . ore , i ere united in lltatiiage the firt f this wrelt it AMany. Mim Mfa kburn lutight s''iot. m i nt i al I'olnt t In y' fir .tr and M A W, Howe and familj of L's Angela r- tciting ! ti n. Ilnwr'i bf ot tier a t-d f.imil . jtr an. Me. A. L Mlni-.-h tin . a . . k "f lit- Im Oo-ir firf i-U to ! tl.i- (ri of Oregon Hi;d thy ate t,ktig in mii of Ititeret-i Tloy made n trip lo rn'i r Iik lU' 'da. . coming back 1 v y of ' Klamath Full ; "I to- iriali friendu 'tf the IUI! fril) rtt.d Vr Sl nt"f" eiiend t io rn in si b mp4t hy in ' he , . a. f5 v. la- h i m"l ih death .f h'i;- i.wtwt V-lnfdi . Th- i.o rl v.i Io bl .M-'lf'.f Th'if 1 1 y .f i ' r fin i. ' Hi J a k a'Ui . ii'- n. Mr i;iir;"ti (.f II or iti.rM.k d W -'r fly h- r ' Im,- otu and On-.t-.l to i--n. i'h M.. Nett, KUiofh Klif - Hid op- f.J for i - f ; r U' rl-n ft oo pnvir.K prJ unit '2 r.d PHONE 31 RUSSELL'S PHONE 31 Vl-S.'L.'.M .Iff SOLOMON SAYS: There is nothing new under the sun. He is wrong. We have everything under the sun to wear anywhere under the sun. For under the sun you are bound to find here something new. The smart things, the practical things from sleeveless frocks to everything that is being worn this summer under the sun. : Make this store your first stop, for you can find it at RUSSELL'S. bp Sheer Silk Stockings in all Sun Tan Shades Sun Tan it is for this season, various weights ... all smooth, flawless, ser viceable . . depending upon your choice of how sheer you wish them. A big variety to choose from, perfect of course. Values that are right. Tho wise woman will purchase her com plete summer supply NOW! Scarf Special A new shipment of beautiful scarfs in modern designs and colorings pleated with hand-blocked designs. Special $1.49 We carry a large stock and a varied -range of prices to suit your pocket-book. ft Exquisite Silk Underthings Such silk underwear that milady will want in their trousseaus, that smart vacationists will want to wear beneath "dressed up" frocks, white and pastel creations, rich with embroidery and exquisite lace . . . sheer black undies, too, sophisticated and suave . . . gowns, chemise, dan settes and pajamas. 1 Chemise $1.25 to S7.S0 Pajamas $3.25 to $21.75 Gowns $2.25 to $12.50 Stepins S1.39 to $3.50 Dansettes $2.25 to $6.95 Bloomers $1.25 to $3.95 Special for Saturday ODDS AND ENDS SILK UNDERWEAR LESS Vacation Specials for Saturday Sparkleray Rayon and Wool, green, rose and fallow, 36 inch. $1.98 7Q value. Special P x . 36 inch Washablo Flannel, rose, orchid, tan, blue and honeydew. Qftr $1.25 value. Special UUK, Vacation Specials for Saturday Broadcloth Pajamas in pastel modern de' signs. $2.25 value, $1. !)H; 2 98 $3.25 value Gray Crash Knickers, QRr $1.25 value Plain and Printed Smocks, "7Q $1.95 and $2.19 values Sweaters All Reduced Women's and children's sweat ers, in all wool, rayon and wool, sleeveless and with sleeves. Just the thing for your vacation trip. 1 Va LESS One- and Two Piece FUNSTEN BATHING SUITS Bl Pure worsted beautiful col or combinations, correct in every detail. Tho swimming season is now on, make your swimming days a pleasure with one of these CLEVER SUITS Beach Coat of rubber. They are clever, wear thorn beforo and after the swim. $4.98 BATHING CAPS 15c o 98c Vacation Specials for Saturday Sport Silk and Wool, 40 inch, tan, orchid, $2 .98 copen, rose, maize $3.50 value 54 Inch Wool Flannel for golf, fcO CQ tan. mho. rnnnn vellnw , - , j. , j . . Vacation Specials for Saturday Voile Underwear, pastel shades, lace trim med, panties, chemise, gowns. QQ Sizes 36 to 50. $1.25 value OC Print Dresses. Organdie trimmed. Just the thing for warm weather. AQ $1.95 value Vl.'tV Wash Blouses-Sleeveless and with sleeves a fine blouse to wear with C 1 f?Q pleated Bkirt; $1.95 value 1 SKIRTS AT ONE HALF PRICE In pastel shades. Some are waist styles and others on a slip. An excellent selection awaits you here.