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Medford Mail Tribune Courthouse Dedication Edition Second Section 8 Pages Twenty-Seventh Year MEDFOKD, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1932. No. 138. Courthouse Houses New Alex Sparrow Free Clinic for Children MEMORIAL HONORS JUDGE WHO LOST LIFE " INSER VICE Man Who Worked Untiringly - for Construction of Fine Building, Is Honored by v Friends of Jackson County Aj crowds gather here tomorrow tor dedication of the new Jackson coun ty court house, the presence of one for many months absent will be felt again and through the minds of val ley residents will flash once .more the friendly smile of Alex Sparrow, during whose administration the court house construction had its origin. and under whose guidance plans for the building developed and grew to completion. As a monument In his honor, the large, gray building, faced eastward, will be heralded by those who knew him best. Especially by those who worked nearest him during the long months of planning, which were clos ed for him by death, Just a month In advance of realization. Injuries Prove Fatal January 24. 1032- County Judge Alex Sparrow died of Injuries, receiv ed In a fall, while Inspecting a heat ing system In Klamath Falls to de termine the advisability of Installing In the Jackson county court house a hog fuel burner for heating. February 20, work started on the construction of the court house, which stands today at the corner of Main and South Oakdale. The heat ing system, advocated by the late Judge Sparraw was Installed. The other plans, approved by him, were carried out to give Jackson county one of the most dignified and Im pressive buildings in the state, as a home for her officials and depart- menta of government. On the corner stone of the build ing, for the realization of which he gave his life, the name of Alex Spar row appears with those of Victor Bur- sell and John Barneburg. county com missioners, when the building pro gram was definitely Inaugurated. On the tablet. Just Inside the main en trance, his name appears again with that of O. B. Lamkln, hla successor. Named By Governor Alex Sparrow became Judge of Jackson county three and a half years ago. He was appointed to the position by the governor to fill the vacancy, resulting from the death of Judge J. W. Hartzell. He completed the unex pired term and was elected county Judge at the next regular election. In anticipation of the building, which will be dedicated tomorrow, he started planning with Victor Bur sell and George Alford, county com missioners at that time. The program continued through Alford's adminis tration. John Barneburg was then elected commissioner and stepped into the program with equal enthusiasm. Plans Carefully Surveyed More and more of Alex Sparrow's time was given to visualizing Jack son county's new home, and then the final details were to be settled. With the county commissioners he Journey ed to Klamath Falls, unwilling to adopt any plan without thorough in vestigation. During the Inspection tour he accidentally fell into a fur nace pit, receiving head Injuries, which resulted In death four days later. On the first floor of the building, as a definite and lasting monument to his service, the Alex Sparrow Me morial Clinic for children! one of the most Impressive units of the con struction, is located, Established under the auspices of the Jackson County Health associa tion by friends and organizations in memory of Judge Sparrow's love f3r and faith In the children of the county, the clinic has been appro priately arranged and decorated to i i n : vs 7 M t i ii r ii i r C t i "u- mi n I it I i L II i I I i I I . 1 ti 1 ! WJ-r hi f ILL U-i trr T"; tad LI t3 a i m m m pw pw .- - r$i y"n i ur u i i u i i i ui t 4 t : I i fluf I " fMMl JLr mmm - mmm,. Milium. 1. Wwaf-tdU " "," mmmm-'rmnrrw-'-!" I III December, 1027, the countyrorrires moved Into tlie Medrord City Hall, shown above, iind have been established for nearly five years. The structure Is located at North Centra) avenue and Fifth streets and was erected as part of Med ford agree me nt to provide quarters for county of fices until the new courthouse Is built. It Is now vacated for the new edifice and will be occupied by state police, city offices, and local organiza tions, If present plans materialize. PATTON FIRST OF DIST. ATORNEYS Seven attorneys now practicing law in Med ford, including George A. Cod ding, present district attorney, are listed aa those who have held the office of district attorney since th appointment of Tfromas McF. Patton on April 5, 1833, by the county com missioners. Besides Attorney Codding, those listed are H. K Hnnna of Jackson ville, who practices In Medford; A. E. Reames, E E Kelly, George M Rob erts, Rawles Moore and N C Chaney Judge Wm M Colvlg, retired, is also in the group The office holders and the exten sion of their terms are recorded as follows: From July W O. T'Vault 1855 Riley Hayden - 1857 H. O. Burnett 1859 Rutus Mai lory , 1860 J. F. Oayley 1862 B. F. Dowel! 1804 James R. Nell 1866 convey the cheery message of one of youth's greatest benefactors. Memorial Fund Set Up In connection with the clinic a per manent memorial fund, to be used In the advancement of child health and ! happiness, has been inaugurated. The ! list of donors includes the names Jf Individuals, Oranges and groups from all sections of the valley and from all walks of life. The clinic was opened to donors last Thursday at a beautiful cere mony, conducted by Commissioner Bursell, who has been a member of the county court for 12 years. Col. W. H. Paine and F. Wilson Walt un veiled the plaque and more than 300 guests filed through the wrought lron gate, upon which letters in bronze read: "Alex Sparrow Memorial clinic for children, equipped oy friends and organizations In memory of hts love and work for the children of Jackson county." Thousands of guests will visit the clinic tomorrow, when It will be open ed for the first time to the public. Stayton. New vegetable stand be ing built In grocery department at Gehlen's store. Medford Violin Students Given L, A. Scholarships Five Medford students of the violin department of the Institute of Musi cal Education of Loa Angeles, iave received scholarships for lessons in Loa Angelea for a alx-weeka period next summer. It waa announced by LaVern Addis, violin superintendent of the Institute. Those selected were Viola elevens, Joyce Freed, Clarence Hansen, David XiUman and Ray Wolfe. Mr. Addis, who spent the week-end In Medford, gave Victor Levy's pu pils examinations, and selected those for the scolarshlps, as a result. Mr. Levy Is In charge of the violin branch of the studio located here. The students named will be given the opportunity to hear great art tats, and their Instructions will be under the supervision of Mr. Addla. 1 PHILOMATH. Miss Dorothy Mln shall and Mrs. Frances Hutching pur chased "Benton County Review." C. W. Kahler 1888 H. K. Hannft 1870 James R. Nell 1873 H. K. Hanna 1874 James R. Nell 1878 T. B. Kent 1880 Wm. M. Colvlg 1888 H. L. Benson 1802 J. A. Jeffrey .. 1806 O. B. Watson - 1808 A. E. Reames .. 1B00 B. B. Mulkey 1908 Jan. E. E. Kelly 1911 a. M. Roberta 1917 Rawlea Moore 1021 Nov. N. W. Borden 1923 Jan. N. C. Chaney 192S O. A. Codding 1928 Resigned. 9 Appointed. To July 1857 1859 I860 1862 1864 1866 1868 1870 1872 1874 1878 1880 1886 1892 1806 1898 1900 1908 1911 1917 1921 Nov. 1023 Jan. 102S 1928 T Many citizens of southern Oregon ar planning to be In Medford Thurs day to participate In the big dedica tion celebration to he staged by the American Legion marking completion of the new Jackson county court house. Large delegations from Ashland, Grants Pass, Roseburg and smaller communities are expected to arrive Thursday morning to enjoy the day's program which starts at 10 a. m. with an Impressive Industrial progress pa rade. The rest of the day will be crowded with entertainment conclud ing at night with an excellent box ing smoker and th dedication ball. The new court house will be open to Inspection throughout the day. The Medford Legion drum corps Is working hard these days getting ready for the national convention at Port land where they will represent this city along with the large number of delegates and other local Legionnair es. A campaign to raise funds with out soliciting the merchants and busi ness houses Is being conducted un der th direction of A. H. Banwell and It Is hoped to secure enough money to defray travelling expenses of the corps. The local unit will not enter In the national drum corps con test but will make many appearances in the convention parades and street , stunts. Rain Hindering Canada Harvest OTTAWA, Ont.. Aug. 81. (AP) Harvest operations In Manitoba and Saskatchewan and to a lesser extent In Alberta have been hindered by rain during the past week, the Dominion bureau of statistics reported In a crop report Issued today. In Early Fall Apparel FOR THRIFTY SHOPPERS Thursday, Friday w. -saturday.- Amazingly Low Prices Featured On Dresses - Coats -Hats Look at These Values in SPORT COATS Fitted lines and new drop-shoulders in all-wool Polo Coats. Diagonal weaves, tweeds and novelty mixtures. All our sport coats are silk lined and interlined. Many coats with fur collars. Others without fur. 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