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c MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUlsTC, MEDFORD, OREGON, TUESDAY, JULY 12, 1932. PAGE THREE PETIT JURY MAY EYE BATES CASE Circuit Judge H. D. Norton has In timated that If the trial docket Jus tifies he may call the petit Jury for service during August. A few mat ters am pending. Including that of P. 9. Bates, aged Gold Hill miner, In dicted for alleged threatening to com mit a felony. This In one of the so called "breakdown of law and order" cases. Bates la at liberty on bonds furnished by his daughter and I. A. Banks, orchard 1st. Bates Is now scheduled to enter a plea next week. Judge Norton Is holding court In Jos ephine county this week. The case of Nledermeyer, Inc., against Earl H. Fehl and the Pacific Record-Herald for collection of a promissory note and chattel mort gage will be called early In August before Judge E, c. LaTourette of Ore gon City, assigned to the case by the supreme court when an affidavit of prejudice was filed by Fehl against Judge Norton. It Is an equity case and therefore will not be heard by a petit Jury. The plaintiff has moved for an early hearing. The criminal docket Is cleared and there will be no session of the grand Jury until the October term of the circuit court. LOOTING OF AUTOS BECOMES RACKET Complaints filed the past three days Indicate the gasoline, spare trl'-s and groceries left In open autus are the principal articles stolen by petty thieves. Roundup of the gang en gaged In regular stealing of groceries from cars parked on the streets of this city, Ashland and Central Point Is scheduled - Groceries were stolen last Satur day night from four autos parked on Medford streets. The losers had come to this city to trade and spend an evening In the city. People are urged as a precaution to store their purchases any place but In open autos. The food thefts are attributed to hungry transients and tire and gas thefts to financially embarrased au-iolsts. Society and Clubs Edited by Eva Nealon INVESTORS FAIL FILE COMPLAINT The district attorney's office has taken no action on t ie suggestion of the corporation commissioner that Jackson county prosecut the Empire Holding cases arising tn this county. Such action Is doubtful. No Jackson county resident to date has thrown any Inclination to sign a formal com plaint, though it is known that quite a few made Investments In the pro ject. Information received that the three trials of Empire Holding heads to date, cost Marlon county i0,187, with a result of one conviction, one dis agreement and one acquittal. Marlon county balked at any further prose cutions and the corporation commis sioner suggested that future trials be .held In Lane, Douglas or Jackson counties, JACKSON STREET A grass fire, apparently started by a carelessly thrown cigarette from a passing auto, swept over five acres of tlnder-Uke grass at the west end of Jackson street last night about 10 o'clock. The burned area was a tri angular strip of ground bonded by roads. Five or six small houses were menaced by the flames but not seri ously. The fire department was called and directed that watchers set fire to the remaining grass and thus eliminate a grass fire danger for the rest of the season. The fire cast a red glow in the sky and attracted a large number of autolsts. Gladiolus Show to Draw , Large Following This Week. ' Bringing a flaming end to re gret at the departure of early sum mer's roses,' comes the gladiolus to Medford gardens, and each year finds several new names added to the list of growers. So each year the sum mer show of the Medford Garden club, devoted to the display of these very decorative flowers, Is antici pated by a large number of society folk. Scheduled for Thursday of this week the 1932 show Is commanding the time and Interest of many misses, matrons and members of the mascu line ranks. It will be staged In the city park under the leadership of Mrs. Leland Mentzer. Exhibitors are asked to bring their blossoms to the park at 8 o'clock in the morning and to arrange them in havy( well-balanced containers. All growers, professionals and ama teurs, are Invited to bring their blooms, and if possible, to label them. Those who are unable t name their flowers, however, will be assisted by the committees. . Assistants named by Mrs. Mentzer this morning are: Oeneral commit tee, Mrs. Lewis Ulrlch, Mrs. Olln Arnsplger, Mrs. C, O. Furnas; hos tesses, Mrs. E. W. Simmons, Mrs. R. w. Sleeter, Mrs. Frederick John son, Mrs. B. G, Harding, Mrs. E. E Wllson, Mrs. T. W. Miles and Mrs. L. Bundy. The committee members received with great enthusiasm the recent announcement that the gladiolus has been chosen official flower of the Olympic games. e Rlnard-Smlth Wedding Event In Prlnevllle. Miss Bernlce Rlnard. daughter of Mr. and Mrs Joe Rlnard of this city, and Stanley Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney 8. Smith of Wash ington, Iowa, were to have been mar ried In Prlnevllle Ore., yesterday, ac cording to announcement of their phlans when leaving Medford Sun day. They were accompanied to that city by Mr. and Mrs. Rlnard, where the latter's sister resides. Following their wedding, the young couple planned to motor to the Smith home In Iowa, where they will remain for some time. Both are well known In Medford, having graduated from the local high school. Mr. Smith also at tended the University of Oregon. Lutheran Ladles' Aid Meets Thursday. The Lutheran Ladles' Aid will meet In the church parlor at 4th and Oakdale Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Every member Is urged to be present and bring a friend. A special Invi tation is extended to the new mem bers. Plans for the annual church picnic will be discussed. .The offi cers elected for the ensuing year. Mrs. Carl Flchtner, president; Mrs, John Fluhrer, vice-president: Mrs. Orville Clark, secretary and Mrs. Honner, treasurer, . will, be Installed at this meeting.! A most enjoyable afternoon is anticipated. Guesti1; From Nam pa Visit Relatives Here. Mrs. Ed Collins arrived here yes terday by motor from Nampa, Idaho, accompanied by her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Gown and two daughters, t to visit Mrs. Collins' sisters, Mrs. M. Russell and Mrs. Annie Campbell. While In southern Oregon the Idaho folk will visit Oregon Caves and Crater lake. Mistletoe Club Meets Pearson Home Tomorrow. Mrs. Marjorle Pearson will be hos tess tomorrow at her home on Clark street for the Joint session of Mistle toe club and Royal Neighbors. Cov ered dish supper will be served at 6 :30 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Cobb Visit Son In North Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Cobb of this city have gone to Salem to be guests for a time of their son, William Cobb. DR. APOLLO PLANS TO LOCATE IN MEDFORD Bsuse h like, th Rogus River vullfy very much, Dr. V. C. Apollo of Berkeley, Cl., 1, considering locating in tnis city, he announced today. Dr. Apollo accompanied hla brother. Sebastian Apollo, well known local musician, to Medford on hla return from a vacation In the southern city. Dr. Apollo has been acting profes sor In the Golden Gate Chiropractic college, and If he decides to remain In Medford, will open offices here. Calder-Seegmlller Wedding Announced, As a surprise to their many friends is the announcement of the wed ding Sunday of Miss LaDonna, Calder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Calder, to Kulon Don Seeg mlller. Ths ceremony was perform ed by Rev. F. Beatty of the Pres byterlan church, at the home ot the brlde'a parents, 237 South Holly street. Other guests for the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Ferrln of Ogden, Utah, sister of the groom, and Miss Marie Seegmliler. Little Miss Banwell , Celebrates Birthday Complimenting little Miss Patricia June Beverly Banwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Banwell, on her birthday Saturday, July 9, a number of friends .called from tea time on through the evening, bringing gifts and best wishes to the little girl. A large birthday cake, decorated with one candle, was served the guests by Mrs. Banwell. Mrs. White Is ' , Newbury Guest. Mrs. G. W. White of Pasadena. Calif., arrived In Medford today by train to visit Mr. and Mrs. Don New bury and daughter for some time. Mrs. White has been visiting Mrs. Newbury's mother, Mrs. w. A. Del zell. In Salem. Mrs. Newbury Is Mrs. White's granddaughter. Christian Women's Association to Meet. The Women's association of the Christian church will meet In the church basement for regular ees- slon tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. There will be work to do and Mrs. Blankenshlp and her committee will be In charge of the social hour. .Miss Schmidt Guest of Mrs, Wymore Miss Jsne Schmidt of this city Is spending several days this week as guest of Mrs. E. W. Wymore at her home at Butte Palls. Mrs. Wymore is remembered here as Miss Margery Hon. Her wedding to Mr. Wymore was an event of early summer. Triangle Club Meeting Tonight. Members of the Hl-Trlangle club of the First Christian church will meet In the recreation hall thli. evening at 8:00 o'clock for the regu lar monthly gathering. All members and their friends are Invited to attend. Mrs. EUls Will Be Hottest to Club. Mrs. C. W. Ellis will be hosiis at her home, 919 Queen Anne, vo members of the Guild Bridge club Wednesdsy afternoon at 3 o'clock Many plans sre being made for the occasion and Mrs. Harry L. Butler will assist the hostess. Miss Allen Is " Visitor at Lake. Miss Dora Allen is spending seve ral days this week at Lake o' the Woods as guest of her sister, Mrs. Ossle Newland. EYE PIERCED BY PIECE OF STICK SAVED BY SKILL H. F. Whetstone, rancher of the Tolo section, was in Medford this morning, thanking medical science for the preservation of the sight ot his right eye, into which a stick an inch and a quarter in length, was driven about a week ago. Whetstone was driving cattle at his ranch, when a ploce of stick, with which he struck a' cow, flew back and through the ball of his eye. con tinuing Into the socket to the ex tent that he was able to close his eye with the entire piece In it. Dr. F. G. Thayer removed the stick from his eye and followed the operation with several stitches, bo taken that the sight of the farmer's right eye Is practically assured. He Is able to see with It now, ne stated this morning. Telling the story of his own mis hap, Mr. Whetstone declared "trouble never comes singly on the farm. Tne same week my boy, Alton, had his horse killed by a bull." The boy was on his horse, driving the bull, when It turned and charged his steed, Mr. Whetstone said. Alton escaped serious Injuries by Jumping the fence. He called for help and a group of neighbors came to his aid. Equipped with clubs and guns, they managed to corral and tie up the mad animal. , Japan Loses Sakeh Thirst TOKYO (AP) Japan's production of sskeh, the national rice-beer. In 181 was the lowest slnoe 105. Brew ers said competition of lager beer and Imported drinks were responsible, rather than any trend toward prohibition. Banks. Packing of berries nearlng completion at Bodle Berry Co. QUARfER REPORT One fire occurs in Jackson county every 2V4 days, according to figures submitted by Edward H. Pflug. fire Insurance adjuster of this city. These figures Include only blazes on which Insurance reports are made to the state insurance department, Mr. Pflug points out. Of the 171 claims submitted from Jackson county up to March 31, a total of 80 was paid on dwelling houses. 40 on mercantile buildings and stocks, and 22 on farm dwellings and contents. The figures show that of that group 26 claims were caused by careless smokers and matches, 22 by .over heated chimneys, and 35 by hot ashes and overheated stoves Value of the property Involved In the 171 blazes In Jackson county totaled $1,766,964, with Insurance carried to the value of $1,381,483. The insurance loss paid during that period totaled 121,704. Klamath county had 181 claims during the thtoe months period, with the property involved valued at $6. 304,646, and Insured for $4,094,766. Losses were paid amounting to $787, 284 State totals show a total of 5066 claims, with the property value given as $82,285,918, and Insurance of $53, 910,761 carried. Loss paid ' in the state was $3,663,940, Mr. Pflug 'a, fig ures show. firMarkety'li-Vall St. Report Livestock PORTLAND, Ore., July 12. (AP) Cattle 75, calves 10; steady. Veal era, milk fed, good and choice, $4.50 5. Hogs 300; quotably steady. Sheep 700; steady. Ewes, all weights, cull to common, 50 3 75c. SET FOR TOMORROW Portland Produce Stock Sale Averages (Copyright, 1932. Standard Sattlstlcs Co.) July 13: 60 3D 30 go Indl's Rr's Ut's Total Today 36 8 14 3 55 3 38 6 Prev. day 36 9 14.1 MS 38.5 Week ago .... 35 8 13.8 55.5 35.7 Year ago ...1089 76.7 166.7 114.1 PORTLAND. Ore.. July 13. (API Country meats: Selling price to re tailers: Country killed hogs, best butchers under 100 lbs.. 773c; vent ers, 80 to 100 lbs., 83840; lambs. 74 g 8c lb.; yearlings, 4 a 5c lb; heavy ewes, 3 ft 3c lb.: canner cows, 3c lb; bulls, 6tf5'ic lb. Butter, eggs, butterfat, live youl try, onions, potatoes, strawberries, wool, hay quotation, unchanged. Portland Wheat PORTLAND, Ore., July 12. (API Wheat futures: High Low Close .48 .47 V, .471.4 .47 .45ft .45?, .50 4 .49 .49 . 57 U Open July .48 Sept. 47 Doc 501,4 Cash grain: Big Bend bluestem Soft white ............. ,48j Western white .47 li Hard winter .4014 Northern spring . m. .46! Western red .46 Oats No. i white. (21.50. Today's csr receipts: Wheat 30, flour 6, corn 1. Bond Rale Averages (Copyright, 1033, Standard Sattlstlcs Co.) July 13: 30 Indl's Today 54.4 Prev. day .... 54.1 Week ago 53.3 Yenr sgo .... 85.3 30 Rr's 63.0 52 9 63.3 101.0 30 Ut's 73 8 73.7 73.3 101.4 60 Total 80.4 60.3 69.8 95.9 NEW YORK, July 12. ( (AP) The stock market was unable to break out of lta extremely narrow groove today and ran Into a little discouraged sell ing late which depressed some leaders from fractions to a point tinder yes terday s close. The late tone waa easy. Turnover was roughly 700,000 shares. Today's closing prices for 18 select ed stocks follow: American Can 32 American T. As T .A.- 71 v. L COLLEGIATE LAD HAD GOOD W ( Continued from Page One) Anaconda ...... Curtis Wright Oeneral Motors ...... Int. T, & T Montgomery Ward Paramount Pub. Radio ... - Southern Pac. 3. O. of Cal 8. O. of N. J Trans Am. - United Aircraft ..... 37, 1 8 4H . S , 1 . 3TB . 1874 . 2514 2i, . 8H Dr. Wilson, however, was the main stay and he treated the wound, and the "Inner man." But last Tuesday he got a "hunch" that something was happening and unon Inquiry learned that there was no federal judge by the name of Montgomery, that there was no disabled Ford !a "Pop" Oates garage, that the 8igme, Chi membership was also mythical, and about the name time the youth, had a "hunch" to depart. All the holp rendered was volun tary, according to Dr. Wilson. The youth told no tale of woe Just ex hibited himself as a southern gent In distress, and his path was smoothed. Dr. Wilson said It waa a pleasure to he bamboozled by an artist at petty skullduggery. A number of the local girls report that "Mr. Montgomery was a nifty dancer, with a snappy line." Condon. One car cattle and three cars sheep shipped from local stock yards during recent dny. U. S. Bteel , Corp't Trust Shs. . 22 V . 1.2T San FntnclHco ilutterfnt SAN FRANCISCO. Cel., July 12.. (AP) Butterfat f. o. b. San Fran cisco, 18 cents. Well, I've already washed it three times. The saleswoman told me how" Dairymen of the Rogue River val ley win hold their regular meeting at the Orange hall In Central Point, Wednesday, July 13th. at 8 p. m. Routine matters will be discussed and John Anderson and Wm. Carl, who recently visited the Mt. Angel creamery, will tell of what they saw there, along with other Information as to what dairymen In other parts of the state axe doing. . A clearing at greatly reduced prices of spring and summer women's wearing apparel. ETHELWYN B. HOFFMANN'S Sixth and Holly. 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