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' SrEBFOKD" MXTL TRTBTTXE, JIEDFORD, OTCEOOy. TVKDXESDXY, JULY R. '1932. PAGE FTTH Local and At Prospect Today J. 0. Boyle and T. O. Bradley were local business vis itors at Proapect today. Guest at Rlckerts Mrs. Mattie Parker of Central Point arrived here by train this morning to spend the day with Dr. and Mrs. Jud Rlckert. Arrives Here Mrs. O. W. Murphy of Alameda, Cal., arrived here today to visit the D. J. Browns at Trail for several weeks. Leaves for Montana George Chen oweth of Talent Is leaving for Mon tana, where he plans to make his home. Mr. Young Here Bd Young of the i banking firm of E. O. Young & Com pany of Oakland, Ore., Is spending today In Medford on business. Returns from North Miss Edith Benjamin returned to this city today from Portland, where she visited friends and relatives over the holi day. On Business Here O. E. Gatham, general agent of the Delaware Lacka wanna fe Western railway, with head quarters In Portland, Is spending to day In the city on business. Business Callers I. J. Hansen of Ashland was a business caller in Med iord thla morning. Other visitors were Edwin J. Smith of Phoenix and Vivian Hale of Griffin creek. Mrs. Storey on Trip Mrs. Colin Storey leaves this evening for San Francisco, where she will Join her sister upon her arrival from New York for a several days' visit In the bay city. Complete Vacation Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Kern and daughter Mary, and Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Roberts and small son have returned from Clearwater Falls, where they spent the Fourth of July holidays. Visit the Baileys Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Liggett have retyxned to Medford from Cprvallls, whwe they visited R. S. Bfltley and daughter. Miss Laura, who formerly made their home In this city. i i Brings In Bouquet Mrs. Flora I Welsh of 1308 East Eleventh street has added beauty to the Chamber of j Commerce building today with a ' lovely bouquet of very large snow-; balls, grown at her home. To Crater Lake Charles E. Mai derke of Plalnfleld, N. J., and Harold N. Malderke of New York city spent yesterday at drater lake, having ar rived In Medford the evening previ ous. They made the trip by stage. From a Distance Hotel guests from distant points Include Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Vinton of Waukegan, HI., and i Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Edwards and C. H. Edwards and family of Gerlack, Nev. m a Baileys Stop Here R. D. Bailey and sons of Colton, Cal., stopped here yes terday en route to Crater lake to Ylalt O. S. Butterfleld, who was as sociated with Mr. Bailey In a bank In the southern city a number of years ago. s In Special Car L. TJ. Morris of Sacramento, assistant general man ager of the Southern Pacific, and E. L. King, superintendent of the Port land division, were In the special car Sierra Nevada" this noon on the Shasta, en route to Portland. To Conduct Picnic The DegTee of Honor lodge will conduct Its annual picnic Sunday afternoon, July 10, in Li thla park at Ashland. It was an nounced today. Members wishing further Information are requested to call Mrs. H. O. Wilson, 1282. Mrs. Harder Home Mrs. Ben E. Harder returned today from Baker, where she has been visiting since a week sgo Sunday. She was the guest of her brother, Lee A. Duncan, and on June 30 attended the wedding of her nephew, Glen Duncan. Guests from North Among those from Washington whose names ap pear on hotel registers here are Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Mathews of Seattle. Miss Mary Doyle and J. D. Crichton of Tacoma and D. M. Cowen of Spo kane. i Rpport Accident Clinton Spencer of 310 Crater Lake avenue was the driver of the automobile which struck the car Mrs. M. M. Herman of 408 ' South Riverside was driving at 8:30 this morning, according to a report ; ' .filed at the city police station. Mm. , Herman was driving north on Cen- 1 tral, and Spencer was traveling east. Few from flonth A very few trav elers from California were registered overnight at Medford hotels. They were Mrs. Etta Coleman. Byron Cole man. Mr. and Mrs. Irving M. Wil- , ton and P. F. Smith of San Fran- ; Cisco, Mr. and Mrs. Bsedotoporlos of Santa Barbara. F. R. Berger of San Rosa. Mr. and Mrs. B. Jack. Jr., of Sacramento, and Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Odlll and Jack Dults of Los Angeles. ; KEEP YOUR HUSBAND'S LOVE THB pain th( women tuffer every month is bad enough. Bui the trouble it causes at home it worse. Men soon tire of ir ritable wives.What it i woman to dor Generation after generation has found the answer In thit Vegetable Compound. As Mrs. June ,ays,"There is nothing better for that tired feeling we all know so well. It helped mj . nervoutneit and huilt me QD. Personal Trades In Medford W. H. Fraley of Hilt, Cal.. was a visitor in Med ford yesterday, ahopplng. Gold Hill CallrrJ. W. Young of thla city was in Oold Hill yesterday attending to business matters. r. Vacation at Lake Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Fowler and family spent the week-end vacationing at Lake o' the Woods. To the Caves With a party of Cor vallls residents, Mrs. Mabel C. Mack, county home demonstration ajient, motored to the Oregon Caves Sun day night. Stops In Medford Bob Galloway of the Klamath News was a visitor In Medford Sunday, en route to the Crescent City celebration. Permit to Bardwell The city building department yesterday Issued a permit to Bardwell Fruit company for repairs at 12 South Fir street, to cost $750. Visits Daughter Here H. L. Hlllls of Los Angeles Is a guest in Medford of his daughter, Mrs. Oliver Mann, and is being welcomed by many friends here. To Oregon Caves A party from here visiting the Oregon Caves over the Fourth were Mr. and Mrs. Earl York, Abbie Grltman, Mrs. Phyllis Shafer and Nell Wlnne. Climb Mount Pitt Carol and Har old Wall spent the week-end climb ing to the summit of Mount Pitt. They reported the temperature 30 degrees above, with a strong wind blowing. Reckless Driver Caples A. Runnels, driver of a motorcycle, was arrested on the Crater Lake highway Sunday by state police on a charge of reck less driving. He was fined 25 !n Justice court Tuesday. Runnels Is a ranch hand. In Portland for Care According to news from Portland, Mr. and Mrs. John MoBrlde of the Table Rock dis trict, accompanied by Miss Mildred Gregory, are sojourning for a, while in the Rose city, where Mr. McBrlde Is under observation of physicians. Guests of Rowleys Mrs. Allen Kaufman and daughter Elsie of De troit, Mach., accompanied by Miss veima Wood of Sidney, 111., were guests here Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. Waltor Rowley, having made the trip by motor for a several days vacation in southern Oregon. Return from North Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown and children returned to Medford Monday after spending several days in Cottage Grove, visiting relatives and friends. The Browns operated a drug store In Cottaee Grove previous to purchaslug Magill's in mis city. Flynns Return North Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Flynn are returning to their home in Salem after being guests nere of Mr. Flynn's m jther, Mrs. Alice Trowbridge at her home, 905 West Tenth street. Having recently returned from a business and pleas ure irip east, Mr. Flynn reported con dltlons very bad in Detroit and Chi cago and Oregon a good state to re turn to. ' - Guenthers' Guests Leave Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wolz, who have been guests for the past week of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Guenther, left yesterday for their home In Illinois, traveling the Canadian Pacific route. They will spend some time at Lake Louise and Banff before continuing east. While here they visited the numerous scenic offerings of southern Oregon and "fa- ported a very pleasant time in this valley. Dick 8 I e e t e r Improved Dick Sleeter, one of southern Oregon's foremost swimmers and divers, who sustained injuries In a dive at Twin Plunges Monday, is reported in an Improved condition today. Sleeter was presenting a diving demonstra tion for the Fourth of July crowd, when the accident occurred. Just how, he has been unable to explain. He struck his head on the bottom of the tank and the resulting injury to his neck was very painful and per manent Injury was feared. His con dition, however, Is much Improved to day, his father, Dr. R. W. Sleeter, reported this morning. July Clearance Sale BEGINS THURSDAY Entire Stock Reduced Dresses - Spring and summer Silk Dresses; Wool Sport Frocks; Coats and Suits in three groups for our July Clearance. All sizes, 14 to 44 $3.69 $Q.69 $3 - Hats Tel. 265 Grass Fire TodayA grass fire to day noon, at the corner of Ear hart and Twelfth streets, was extinguish ed by the city fire department. No damage resulted. 1'ndergo Operations Mrs. L. Moore of Trail underwent on operation yes terday at the Community hospital. J. H. Dlttmore of Central Point Is also in the Community hospital for an operation. To Crescent City Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stusrt and son Del win and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Edwards and family were among Medford residents who spent the week-end at Crescent City, returning home Monday evening. Guest of Sister Dan J. Sullivan of Butte, Mont., is the house guest of his sister, Mrs. J. E. McAllister, and family, in Medford. Mr. Sullivan expects to stay here for the remaind er of this month. Visit Reno Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hubbard and Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hubbard ave returned to Medford from California points, which they visited over the week-end, also Reno. Nev. . Mrs. Hanby Invites Club A cor dial Invitation has been extended members of the Wednesday Study club by Mrs. A. J. Hanby to meet at her home Thursday, July 7, to greet Mrs. John Carkln. Garage Fire starting from a grass fire, the garage of Sam Bateman's residence, 302 Maple street, caught fire early last evening, necessitating a call to the city flrt department. Little damsge resulted, according to firemen. Miss Com 111 Miss Vivian Coss Is reported 111 with a severe case of tonsllltls at her home here today. She returned the first of the week from an outing at Diamond lake and has since been forced to treat a very bad throat. King Cotton to Play Ben Benja min and his King Cotton orchestra have returned to Medford for steady engagements, and will play each Wednesday and Saturday evenings at Chllders' hall, starting this coming Saturday, according to announce ment. Sail for Panama Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Nilsen of Seattle left here the first of the week after viating Mrs. Nil sen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Thomas of this city. The Nllsena ex pected to sail today from San Fran cisco, Cal.. for a two months' trip to Panama and South America. Dynges to Play Dynge Brothers' orchestra, which has been playing for the dances at Dreamland for the past two years, announce that they will hold dances at the Oriental Gardens Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting July 9. The orchestra Is well known throughout southern Oregon and is looking forward to moving Into the enlarged quarters. McReynolds Coming Ward Mc Reynolds, examiner of operators and chauffeurs, and his assistant, E. R. (Pete) Thurber, will be In Medford again this week-end to give examin ations, according to announcement from Hal E. Hosa' office at Salem. Examinations will be conducted from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. at the city hall on Saturday and Monday, July 0 and II. To Conduct Clinic The regular monthly well baby and pre -school child clinic will be held Thursday, July 7. at 1:30 o'clock, In the Y. W. C. A., It was announced today. Those wishing to make appointments are requested to telephone the health unit, 1359. Dr. O. I. Drummond and Miss Blanche Runels will be In charge. Arrive In Medford Giving Med ford as their destination, out-of-state autoists who registered their cars yes terday with Lee C. Oarlock, were Mack Stone of Little Rock, Wash Martin S. Peterson of Portervllle, Dr. O. J. Schlict of Los Angeles, Claire L. Con way of March Field, Wm. A. Ander son of Traverse City, Mich., O. J. Hass of Lansing, Iowa, and Walter B. Heavllln of Glendale. At Resortg Here Stopping in southern Oregon to enjoy the resorts are David P. Lewis of Los Angeles, to Diamond lake; Wooden e P. Jones and Kenneth Neidleln of San Gabriel, to Rogue River, and Frank King Linn cf Ocean Beach, Cal., to Eagle Point. All registered their autos at the out-of-state bureau on South Riverside avenue, as did Martha Lang of New Albany, Ind. Hats - Coats y2 to Three Smart Groups At July Prices 69c, $1, $1.95 kl h - Oregon la ns Hera The hotel regis ters here contain the names of the following guests from Oregon points: Stella W. Hubbard and Amanda A. Gardner of Spring brook, F. W. San ford of Klamath Falls, E. W. Young of Oakland, James Gage, F. T. Dick and L. O. Herrold of Salem, J. Mc Gee Gould. Percy Hlllls, L. S. Cress man and 8. G. Selleck of Eugene. Fred L. Brown, E. Pentecost, Roy F. Wild man. Mr. and Mrs. Earl L. Hoff man and J. R. Aches ton of Portland. JOIN FORCE HERE To aid a government hunter In killing panthers, mountain lions and other animals in the Oregon forests, on which a bounty has been levied, two young men of Wichita, Kans., LeRoy D. Rader and Romalne K. Hathaway, formerly In the United States army, arrived In Medford the latter part of the week, after a long hitch-hike Journey, to find their hunter wasn't here. They visited the police station reg ularly, where they had reported their predicament, and this afternoon were quite relieved when City Traffic Of ficer Tom Rooinson located G. R. Crawford, the hunter from Eldorado. Kans., who had not made as rapid a Journey as the boys. The young men had given Officer Robinson a description of the car, which one had repaired in Kansas, and through this information he was able to recog n I ae the car on th e street this afternoon. LAKE OF. WOODS More than 2500 people spent the Fourth of July holiday at Lake O the Woods, according to report today from Wm. Offutt, operator of the popular resort. Most of the guests spent both Sunday and Monday at the lake and enjoyed dancing, boat ing, swimming and fishing. Perfect weather prevailed during the weekend and all boats were In use and a demand for twice as many voiced, the recreation company re ported, expressing appreciation of the generous response of the public to all efforts to afford guests splendid entertainment. Fishermen also found the holiday week end a profitable one, none re turning from the lake with empty baskets. Holly Fans Enjoy Zaro Performance Today is "answer all" day at the Holly: Today everyone who asks Zaro a question will have it answered. In asmuch as Zaro positively does not give private readings or Interviews, many have called the theatre asking how they could be assured of having their questions answered. Today Zaro will answer as many as possible at the theatre and the others will be placed in a sealed en velope and left at the theatre box of fice, where patrons may get them next day by merely calling for them. This will enable everyone who at tends the theatre today to have their questions answered. On th screen the Holly will pre sent for today only Leo Carrlllo, Noah Beery, George Brent. Mary Brian and Russell Gleason In "Homicide Squad," a powerful drama that has a very fine and able cast. Fishing. Swimming, Dancing Lake o' the Woods. at Howard Piano, sacrlflc price. Mrs. H. O. Purucker, Electric Wiring Co. Graves Jewelry Shop, one block north of postofflce. Phone 469-W. s9 Tonlte and Thursday JACK HOLT Boris Karlofr In 'BEHIND the MASK' off 69 1 A . VCllltCll DOHERTY SEEKING MILLIONS IN SUIT AGAINST K. C. STAR KANSAS CITY. Mo., July 6. (AP) Two suits asking damages aggre gating 942,000,000 were filed today against the Kansas City Star and Its executives by Henry L. Doherty per sonally and by the Cities Service Gas company. The suit of the Cities Service com pany alleging conspiracy was filed in the Jackson county, Missouri, cir cuit court and seeks 20,000.000 act ual and 10,000,000 punitive dam ages. Doherty's libel suit, asking 6.000,- 000 and 6.000,000 punitive dam-1 ages, was filed at Topeka In the dls- trlct court of Shawnee county, Kan- 1 sas. The actions today bring to 54,000, 000 the total for which the Star has been sued by Doherty and the Cities Service company for alleged libel and conspiracy. The first action for 12, 000,000 was filed a year ago in the Jackson county circuit court. In a atatement Doherty indicated other actions will follow. The suit In the name of the Cities Service Gas company charges that the Star printed attacks on It as the result of a conspiracy between the newspaper "and persons unknown to the plaintiff to Injure and destroy the plaintiff's buslnes." For many months the Star has con ducted an editorial campaign for low er gas rates in Missouri and Kansas. The first libel suit, filed by Doherty. resulted from this campaign. OF HUSBAND, WIFE LOS ANGELES, July 6. (yp Irwin S. Liner, 43-year-old unemployed ac countant, was held today on a charge of murdering Edwin H. Clarke, A3, re tired New Jersey telephone company official, and his wife, Mrs. Kcndaci Clarke, 59. Police said Liner con fessed he killed the couple when they attacked him after Clarke had ac cused him of undue attentions to Mrs. Clarke. Liner was reported to have con fessed last night after more than 20 hours of questioning by detectives, who had held him since the finding of the bullet-pierced bodies of the TODAY ONLY Leo CARRILL0 Noah BEERY Geo. BRENT Mary BRIAN Russell GLEASON 'Homicide Squad' A flRRAT CAST! A GREAT HHOtt! At No Advance In Prices! MEDFORD'S GREATEST BARGAIN MECCA FRIEND OF FAMILY CONFESSED SLAYER T I I A 44 EC Announcing . . . . The Purchase of Geary's Cafe By F. E. NANDIE Formerly associated with the pastry department at McCrady'i Cafe, and Pelican Grille, Klamath Falls. COMPLETE DETAILS Of our remodeling plans will be announced in the near future. We hope to make this the most Interesting restau rant in southern Oregon. Come in and try our service featuring Nandie'i well known pastries, served with every meal. Be here for breakfast. couple in their home the night of July 4. Liner had been a friend of the Clarkes for years, and when Mrs. Liner left Los Angeles recently to go to a sick son in Manila, P. X., the Clarkes had invited Liner to come to live with them. On the night of July 4, Liner was said by police to have admitted, Clarke accused him of being atten tive to Mrs. Clarke. "It seems we have a triangle here," Clarke was quoted as saying by Liner, in the latter'a reported confession. An argument followed which reached a climax when the couple attacked him, Liner told police, they said. GIRL I BY CAR Marilyn Stevens, 4-year-old daugh ter of M. N. Stevens, employe of the Pacific Fruit & Produce Co., who was struck by a car driven by Loutee Laughead of Jacksonville at S o'clock last evening and taken to the Com munity hospital in an unconscious state, was reported in a much Im proved condition this afternoon. She was removed from the hospital to her home this morning. The accident occurred on South Central when Marilyn ran from be hind a parked car In front of the Laughead auto. LACERATED BY SAW Frank Jordan of 726 South New town, operating the cut-off brw at the Timber Products company, re' celved serious Injuries this morn ing, when his left hand was caught In the saw, resulting In severe lace rations on hand and forearm. The accident occurred about 3 o'clock Jordan is being treated at the Sacred Henrt hoapltal and the at tending physician announced this afternoon that he will not lose his hand as a result of the laceration. Whiskered Players Coming Aug. 9th Virtual completion of arrangements for appearance here August 9 of the House of David baseball tarn, long famous for their sterling ability and picturesque whiskers, in a game with one of the Rogue valley outfits was announced today by Louis Puhl, sec re ry of the valley league. For a fine outing take the chil dren to Lake o' the Woods, where swimming Is safe. Spend your vacation at beautiful Lake o the Woods. TODAY Is Answer All Day! ZARO Saw-, WILL ANSWER ALL qlEHTIONS: Those not answered at the theatre will he sealed and left at the hoi office. No chargeal questions answered absolutely FREE V A H M aW f. TAKE ALL' STARTS TOMORROW J IWOMAN AUT01ST KILLED IN CRASH (Continued irum ram One) afternoon at 3:00 o'clock with In tcrment In the Jacksonville ceme tery. Mrs. FoAter vita a native daush ter of Jack? on county, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Chambers, early pioneer of Jackson county. She waa married to Percl- val Foster April 7, 1908, at Loyalton, Calif., ami had llve at Hilt for the past 13 years. She was a mem ber of the Eastern Star, Stella Chap. ter or Yrexa, cal. Survivors, besides her widower, are: Pour sisters and two brothers, Mrs- Ida Tuttle, Tenipe, Aria,, Mrs. Flor ence Menser, Portland; Mrs. Eva Bateman, Seattle. Wash.; Mrs. Watle Turpln, Medford; John Chambers, Klamath Falls; WUltam Chambers, Butte Falls, and several cousins. BY FALL FROM LOG O. L. Fostr of Roseburg was brought to the Sacred Heart hospital today for treatment of Injuries to his back, received In a minor acci dent on the Diamond lake road, where he waa employed In clearing timber for Clarence Toung. con tractor. Faster fell off log and although his Injuries are painful, they are not believed serious. . Oood used piano, 80. Mrs. R. O. Purucker, Electric Wiring Company. till I I ' TWICE PAILY. ALL SEATS l 1 1 1 2:308:30 BESKBVED 1; 11 1! 1 PRICES ! a? Ill i f Prices: Eves: Balcony, Last S rows, 6,1c; 1st - S'l' "I f I 83c' floor, 1st 10 rows and last 4, 11.10) '''ilP 1 1' llth 10 mh' 1'S5' Sil l I 'll I Mats: Entire bale. SSci Floor, 1st 10 and l'i'Pfi ' 'I '"' 4' R3cs luil t0 26"'' ''10' Pr,ctl ln" liH'il ill c,udg tax' JI ."GARBO-" Villi ft II I i0HN I I BARRYMORE 1 1 Ml JOAN 41 I CRAWFORD If 1 BEERY" BARRYMORE VVlHl 'I'l' '' Nol: "ran otl" wm positive! l 1 Uj NOT be shown at ANY ottier theo.tr I'! I '1' $ lower Prt thl ""on. Vi'.''fiijil' Th Coolest Spot In Town In, i i n if - arn -n" ' YouVe Particular About Your Vacation Kodak Pictures! So we're particular about the way your films are finished. Our Film Finishing is done with Care, Skill and Craftsmanship. Bring your next batch of inapihoti to n and know that the exceptional printa you'll receive are the very best that it is possible to produce. Prompt Mail SWEM'S Medford ' Only Master Photo Finisher Card oi Thanks. We wish to thank our many friends for their kind sympathy and beauti ful floral offerings during the be reavement of our dear son and broth er, Charles Franklin Harris. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Harris and Family. Mrs. Pearl Burks. TOO LATE 10 CLASSIFY FRONT ROOM Close In; not and cold water: ihower. 30 So. Fir. 13-KOOM HOUSE Income property completed. Avoimt slckneiia will sell for 3350.00: Hi blocks Jrom new courthouse. Several other nice homes snd screftse at bargains. W. J. Roberts. 730 W. and. WANTED Red-hesded women. Apply Fox Craterlan Friday after 10 a. m. CHERRIES for sale. 310 Portland. 1933 LICENSI on aU USED CARS 1028 Dodge 8 Coupe 1930 Essex Coupe 1927 Chev. Sedan 1028 Dodge Sedan 1924 Dodge 4-pass. Coupe 1930 lli-ton Dodge Truck EAKIN MOTOR CO Dodge and Plymouth Dealer. FOR RENT 839 West 10th St., 8-rm. unfurnished home, newly papered: paved street: a blocks from new courthouse: $20 a month, including water. Charles R. Rsy. Realtor, Medford Bldg. Phone 302. ROSEBURO Grocery, non-competl-Uve location, steady trade, fresh stock. Invoice about 1800; fixtures, etc.. $400. Besides earning modest living for owner, this plaos paid for Itself In 18 months. Getting old. want to retire. Consider half cash, real estate first mortgage as collateral for balance. F. H. Nagel. 149 Sheridan St.. Roseburg, Oregon. TO TRADE Violin on car. J417 West Main. Order Service
