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PAGE FOim MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFOKU, OREGON, FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1932. LATEST CANDIDATE JUSTICE OF PEACE William R. Coleman of Medford thU morning filed hi candidacy for Justice of the peace for the Medford district on the Republican ticket, giving M hli slogan "Justice for All. Coleman, now connected with the state fish commission. Is a pio neer of the county and was former county clerk. He Is well known In the city and county. James Stewart, "the bee-man." who served two terms as Justice of the peace when 31 years old. Is another prospective candidate for the place and is expected to file between now and Tuesday the final dav for filing. Other candidates for the local Jus ttceship are : Fred Colvig, Everett Brayton and Glenn O. Taylor. In cumbent on the Republican ticket, and W. H. Canon on the Democratic ticket. A candidate's dance will be held Saturday night In the Applegate district and from Indications there will be a great outpouring of aspi rant to the social-political event. There will be a large crowd, even If none but the candidate attend, Tuesday Is the final day for regis tering for office, and it is predicted there will be something of a rush in the final hours, tut several are being urged "by friends to get off the fence and run." Most of the candidates are now busy making speeches and shaking hands and It looks like the campaign would acquire heat a month before the primary dnte. Instead of the tra ditional 10 days. The county clerk's office, as soon as the filing date Is passed, will start preparation of the ballot which will be quite lengthy, Orrgonlans at Hotels Among guests from state points at Medford hotels are Mr. and Mrs. C. A,- Krue ger of Salem, P. 8. Jones and A. W. Marquis of Roseburg, H. H Earle. John Carrothers and H. B. Esson of Eugene, and the following from Port land: L. R. Pershull, Robt. B. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. 0. Kaleel, W. J. Reed., 8. S. Zoggs, D. Vance, C. R. Martin, I John Leel. Wm. Wheeler, Harry A. j Weir, L. P. Welsler, Mrs. O, W. Phil lips and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hamilton. I FEHL LIBEL SUIT ARGUMENT WAIT! SETTING OF DATE No date liu been set as yet for I hearing of argument on the motion , for a new trial In the libel ault of Roy PaT. game warden, Ashland, analnat the Padflo Record-Herald I and Earl H. Pehl, lt editor. Parr waa Awarded a 115,000 verdict by a lury. The motion will not be called I by the court before next week aa It Is occupied tooay witn wie near Ing of civil casei and will hold court In Oranta Paaa tomorrow. More than a acore of affidavits have been filed by both sides, In seeking and restating the motion for a new trial. A number of fine points of the law are Involved In the proceedings. Attorney Herbert K. Hanna, of counsel for Fehl. aald today regard ing Anderson Mee, one of the libel trial Jurors, whose legal right to sit as a Juror la under fire, that the defense would show that Mee was a resident of Josephine county, and that his place of residence was "30 feet over the Jackson-Josephine county line. Attorney Hanna fur ther stated that there waa a sign on the rosd that Mee traveled regu larly, denoting the line. Mee, as Juror, filed an affidavit holding that his residence there was "temporary." The residence of Mee will be one of the main arguments of the defense In their new trial plea. Affidavits presented by Dotn Sloes to date are contradictory. All the Jurors In the case filed affidavit. denying charges of prejudice and misconduct, In reply to defense affidavits. E E W1MER, Ore., April 1. (Spl.) First session of Enterprise Orange under the leadership of Worthy Master Eugene Moore, was held March 30 at Wlmei Orange hall. Lecture hour waa conducted by Worthy Lecturer Mra. Vivian Norman SOCIAL REGISTER TO SCREEN L Sii"i y ' c h If 4 ' 1 ( ii! t 4 .A Associated freaa Photo Betty Gillette, 19, of New York Is off for Hollywood where the hat a contract with a film company. She has had no professional train ing but she Is listed In the Social Register, la a blonde and tikea to swim and play tennis. Barto, and consisted of singing, music and reminiscences of Easter; a poem by Mrs. Viola Jackson, a reading by Roy Brubaker, violin solo by Tom Cullen, reading by Mrs. Mary Moore and useful suggestions by each mem ber. During the business meeting two new applicants, Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Portland, recent arrivals here were voted Into the order. Secretary Mrs. Harry Purrier gave an Interesting account of work being done and the meeting was cloned In regular form to convene April 9, at eight o'clock. All Jackson county Grangers are Invited to attend any section. Mrs. Barto reported an invltat'on from the College Women's club of Medford to all ladles of Eva us vallev to hear Miss Eleanor Brannan apeak at the Christian church at 3:30 p. m. April b. miss Brannan la associate secretary of the National Council for Prevention of War. Inn Under the Pines. Special din ners on request. Phone 512-J-3. TAKEN BY THIEF Loss of an Eifitn watch, more than a dollar In silver, an old B0 cent coin, and a Cordova leather coin purse, containing the three, was re ported today by Mrs. Juanlta Frank lin of the city school superintendent's office. The coin purse was obviously taken from her large leather handbag while It was In the room across the hall from the main school office. It's absence was first noted yesterday noon when she went to lunch, Mrs. Franklin stated this morning. It will be easy to trace, for the watch has her name, "Juanita," carved on the back. It Is a highly prized gift and she expressed a hope this morning that It will be returned before It Is necessary to make further Investigation. FIRST METHODIST IN SAME EDIFICE Alexander O. Bennett, pastor of the First Methodist church, announces that the Sunday services will be held in the church edifice on West Main and Laurel streets next Sunday as usual. Arrangements have been made through Attorney Porter J. Neff, rep resentative of the bonding company, of St. Louis. The evening service will be a half hour later than during the fall and winter, at 8:00 o'clock. Instead of 7:30 o'clock, when the pastor will speak. Morning worship will be con ducted at 11 o'clock. E. J. Neumann, superintendent of the large Sunday school, announces the general assembly and rally of the school at 9:45 a. m.. In the auditor ium. An official board meeting la called by the pastor, to be held In the church parlor Monday evening at 7 o'clock, to be followed by a congrega tional meeting at 8:00 o'clock. The problems which have brought- the temporary embarrassment to the church will be discussed and arrange ments for carrying on in the future considered. The Medford Methodist church has been at work here tot s ire than 45 years, and hss faced many hard situ ations, and Dr. Bennett has been lay ing plans for the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary In 1935. feeling confident that the will to carry on Is still characteristic of the Metho dists In Medford. Some of the other churches of Med ford have extended cordial and sym pathetic hospitality to the Methodist congregation, thus witnessing their fine fraternal spirit, and their prof fers are appreciated, as Dr. Bennett gladly and gratefully acknowledges. A Special communication of Medford Lodge No. 103. A. Wfjw P. & A. M., Friday. April i 'W 1st, at 7:30 p. m. Work In ; P. C. degree. By order of L. C. STEWART, W. M. j GEO. ALDEN. Secretary. . E IN ASHLAND SUNDAY The horseshoe pitching enthusi asts of Medford, Ashland and Grants Pass will meet In competition next Sunday on the fine, new modern seven-court layout that has Just been constructed In Llthla park In Ash land, and some very nifty barnyard golf Is looked for on this occasion. The Mi'dford contingent has been practicing on the general local pitch ing court between the Hotel Medford and DeVoe's store, and, according to rumor, Luther Jink Ins of the Pros pech district, who Is state horseshoe pitching cmapion, may pitch with the Medford club in Ashland Sunday. FOR OPERATION SOON George Jenlson returned to Med ford by train from Seattle, having Bpent the past week there, and an nounced plans for opening the Merid ian Quicksilver mine near here, on Monday. , Mr. Jenlson has been Interested In mining activities in southern Oregon for some time. CORPORATION TALKIES Glen L. Miller, representative o! Administrative and Research Corpora tion, sponsors of Corporate Trust Shares, spent yesterday In Medford. and during the afternoon showed some talking pictures of activities In 30 leading American corporations. Mr. Miller waa the guest of M. N. Hogan of Hogan and company, and showed the films to a fair sized crowd of Medford business men at Mr. Ho gan'a offices. ROOF WORKER FALLS SILVERTON. April 1. (AP) Her man Olsen. 48, was Instantly killed this morning when he fell from the roof of the Immanuel Lutheran church, a distance of about 40 feet. Hla neck was broken. Olsen, with three other men, were engaged In shingling the roof. The other three managed to hang on to portions of the scaffolding. A loosened brace was the cause of the accident. TO JURY LATE TODAY The damage suit of Willis Alexan der of the Eagle Point district agslnst p. K. Miller of Salem, former valley rancher, for 20,000 for alleged In juries received laat aummer while employed by Miller, win go to the Jury late this afternoon. Closing ar guments and the Instructions of the court will be given this afternoon. Alexander alleges that while em ployed by Hlller In hauling an en n tmilpr the trailer became disconnected and the engine waa thrown on his loot, causing a per manent Injury. ifsrifnri'. fire record for the month of March waa perfect. A report made today by nre oniei uy duiuu, showed that although five runs were made during the 31 days, there, were no fires. In 1031, as In 1930. there were 14 calls made In March. During that na-i4 in mno. seven calls were answered for residence and roof blazes. YICKS COUGH DROP . . . All you've hoped for in a Cough Drop - medicated with ingredients of ralutiie Willi onors MeCALL PRINTED PATTERNS rM) rjtii M rMi EPARTMENTSToRE 0. A. MEEKER, Manager SHOP and SAVE at the M. M. 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Smart rayon anklets, sizes 6 t Mesh anklets in sizes from 6 t 36-inch fast colored prints, 15 Men's socks, part rayon, smar Children's shoes real bargai for $1.50 pair . . . . 49c e, 35c values, yd 20c $1.98, $2.45, $2.98 o 10, all shades 15c o 10. a bargain . . 19c c values going at 12c t new patterns, Dair 10c ns at $1.00 to $1.98 MacMarr Savings for Saturday and Monday CHEESE i r.t..n.-v.i... 1 MILK 18c Oregon, Full cream, Flavory. Ib PEAS Great Northern Small sifted, Early June. 20c value. 1 A. No. 2 cans . Greater Flour Values MacMABR Fancy hardwheat, all quality baking perfection ( 49 lb. bag :$1.i3 GREEN T The new blend flour. For all baking purposes. 93 All brands In stock. Small table - size ran. 1 3 cans CORN Valley Pride, Golden Bantam. Note the price. 3 cans . 33 SANDWICH SPREAD 25 Best Foods, Quickly Made sandtvlrties. Pint LIME RICKEY Pale Face, Refreshening beverage. Bottle 15 or Flavo Jell, all flavors. Package - 5 bars JELL WELL FELS NAPTHA 25 The nationally known Golden bar of soap. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Oranges Asparagus Fancy Sunklst, Larue Slie Fancy, Green Dozen 21c Lb. 7c Lettuce Spinach Large Solid Heads Local Each 5c 3 lbs. 13c SHRIMP Lady Gay, medium slzt tender fish. 2 cans . 25 BUTTER MacMarr Quality. Lb. PAN CRUST Finest Pure Vegetable Shortening, that answers every baking purpose. 3 lb. can PEANUT BUTTER Fresh. Ground. Tasty. Lb. 49 ER 11- SPAGHETTI Franco-American with Tomato Sauce. Medium cans. 3 cans Sra.lde, ready cooked California Llmas. No. 1 tall can BREAD CATSUP 20c SOAP drr, 23c Big value qiinllty loaf, Lb. loaf Heinz, best quality flavor. Bottle White Laundry, Large 8 ox, bars. lObars..... Biggest Coffee Values EDWARDS DEPENDABLE A norld choice quality vacuum packed coffee at a sen- aatlonal new Int. nH,. O UUU Lb. can . ECONOMY HlRh trade Santos Coffee, roasted and full flator ahvars. Lb ; 27c 25c LIMA BEANS 10c VINEGAR 19c SYRUP 19c SUGAR 49c ireshly 23 Jones, Pure Orecon cider vinegar. Quart vase Amalro, crvstal White, or Gulden 2'2 can Pure Cane, Fine Granulated 10 lbs . -Quality Meats for Saturday Only Mens Pot Roasts . lb. sy2c , . . Choice cuts of tender beef Fancy fresh dressed Lb. 1 6Hc Sliced Bacon lb. 19c Eastern sugar cured, lean Hamburger lb. 9!2c Laffd Fresh ground all beef Pure fresh rendered Beef Steak lb. lV2c 4hs.2c Choice shoulder cuts mm Eastern Sugar Cured ib. a4y2c Medford I 29 No. Central Phone 507