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
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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.
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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.
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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
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w. -saturday.-
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