PiQB EIGHT
Supreme Court Passes
Through Many Changes
Since Inception in 1844
By Clayton T. Bernhard, Associated Prrsi staff Writer.
aALEM, Deo. 7. yP) The manner In the selection of the chief justloe
of the Oregon aupreme court In effect In recent years, and the change In
the election of Justices operative tor the first time this year, recalls that
the type of appeals, suits, form of election and makeup of the court have
altered constantly since the court's first Inception In the territorial days
In 184.
Today Justices of the supreme court i
an elected on non-partuan ballot,
and the chief Justice Is chosen every
two years from those having the least
time remaining In whloh to serve. If
more than one has but two years'
of taielr six-year term remaining, then
the oldest In years Is chosen for the
highest honor.
John Tj. Rand, for the second time.
will be chief Justice after January I.
Re will succeed Henry J. Bean, who
was the 24th chief Justice of the
court. This year also saw two Jus
tices elected for the first time on a
non-oartlsan ballot, Henry J. Bean
re-elected and J. O. Bailey named to
iiooeed Georee Brown.
fltxty-two attorneys In Oregon have
been on the supreme court bench,
records In the hands of Arthur Ben-
im clerk of the court, reveal. At in
time Oregon was admitted as a state
In 1M9, three Justices comprised the
aupreme court, while seven at the
present time make up the personnel.
Musty records reveal that In the
frontier days, when whiskers- were a
thing of beauty. It was nox an uu
uim thin for some of the belli
cose citizens to settle their personal
differences bv dueling. It sometimes
happened, however, that the chal
miiiicd in the ceremonies ac
oompanylng such combat, were not
accepted, but were rewrrea w -mi
mud lurr for action.
In the court records from 1844 to
1848, a suit over the sending of a
challenge resulted In a fine of WOO,
but It appeared not so serious to
engage In actual iiauc enroumur,
on the same day as the above opinion
was handed down, another citizen
was fined W for assault. Other crimes
at that time consisted of tearing up
nrnmtsaorv notes and disturbing fam
ilies at night. The record of opinions
Is contained In 185 volumes of Ore
gon reports, replete with stories of
tragedy and romance.
W. B. Wilson was the first supreme
court Judge, chosen 87 years ago. but
he did not serve. He was succeeded
by O. Russell, who held the first
term beginning January 15, 1844. The
term of court was held at Tualatin
plains In April of that year. o.
sell was succeeded by Dr. Ira L. Bab
cock, who was a physician and not
an attorney.
After the admission of Oregon as
a state, the first Justices were mbiotw
p. Deady, Riley B. Otratton and Reu
ben P. Boise. Deady, however, was
nnointan to the federal bench and
p, P. Prim was named In his place.
The present tribunal was created
and established as a separate court
from the circuit court In 1878 and
the nosltlons were fined ny appoint
ment. In 10011 the membership ae
increased to five Judges, and in mis
it was Increased to seven.
During the year Just ending, the
court has handed down more than
800 opinions, decided more than 350
oases on Jr.srlt and handed down
many oral opinions. The results show
that more than 60 per cent of the
decisions affirmed the lower court,
leaving less than 40 per cent for re
versals and modifications.
Chief Justices who have served in
Oregon, in the order of their terms,
include: William P. Bryant, Thomas
Nelson. George H. Williams, Aaron B.
Walt, Reuben P. Boise, Brasmus D.
Shettuck, w. W. Upton. B. P. Bon
ham, P. O. Prim, James K. Kelly, Ed
ward B. Watson, John B. Waldo, W.
W. Thayer, Reuben 8. Strahen, W. P.
lord, Charles S. Wolverine, Robert 8.
Bean, Robert Eakln, Prank A. Moore.
Thomas A. MoBrlde, George H. Bur
nett, John U Rand, Oliver P. Coshow
and Henry J. Bean.
The personnel of the Oregon ooiirt
after January 1. 1933. will be: John
I Rrand, chief Justice; Henry J.
Bean, H. H. Belt, J. O. Bailey. J. TJ.
Campbell, P. R. Kelly and George
Ross man.
STICKS TO POST
HBW YORK. Deo. T. (ff) Oapt.
Woo la us Johnsen, skipper of the
North German Lloyd line's giant
speed liner Europe, died today of
complications following an attack of
appendicitis.
The commander, veteran of sailing
ship days, stuck to his post, despite
severe pains, until last Saturday,
when he collapsed and was operated
upon while the ship was making a
westward crossing of the Atlantic.
SALBM, Dee. 7. (SV-local police
were checking every possible clue to
day In an effort to curb a surge of
daylight burglaries hero and to ap
prehend the culprits. One youth Is
held as a suspect.
Three houa were entered Satur
day, with a reported theft of a dia
mond stickpin, a wrist-watch, some
money and Incidentals. Yesterday
tenants of three more houses report
ed thefts. A 15-year-old boy was ap
prehended Tuesday night by the
watchman In the St. Vincent Di
Paul church.
Buy Christmas Seals.
Fancy $
National Coal
Free Kindling
I275
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Tel. 631
Y KEIJLES'
The Salvation Army will have
Christmas kettles out tomorrow on
the streets of Medford and is asking
that all shoppers drop a coin or two
In for those, who will otherwise be
without Christmas merriment.
The need this year is greater than
ever, Adjutant I. H. Oallahua stated
this morning. The Salvation Army
will have a number of families to care
for on Christmas day and due to the
small drive made this fall. Is decided
ly lacking In money with which to
carry on.
The three kettles will be placed
this year on the Medford National
Bank comer, on North Central near
Mann's department store, and In
front of the Medford poetofflce.
EVISWiDCE
A petition, signed by 78 residents
of Vie Rogue River and Evans Creek
district, was filed with the county
court today for the construction of
a bridge across Miller's ford on the
headwaters of Evans creek In the
northern part of the county.
The petition cites that when the
rains come In the fall residents of
the district are unable to market
their farm produce or attend to nor
mal affairs and that the bridge is a
necessity. The county court took
the petition under advisement.
Redskin Carries
."Load" To Church
KLAMATH FALLS, Dec. 7. Pl
Dean George, an Indian, has succeed
ed in violating the laws of man In
ood's house and Is reposing In the
oounty Jell as a result. George was
fined 30 by Juetloe Frederick Hub
bard for being drunk In the Sprague
juver cnurcn. ;
Ohrlatmas Seals' work the year
round. Buy them now.
GIVE
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Give her these felt slippers that tread softly and come
In divine shades of rose, blue and gray. Padded chrome
leather sole and heel for 49o, we don't need to tell yon,
It is a windfall of a buy I Sixes 3 to 8.
SOFT PBI.T SUFFERS for
women and girls They're rib
bon trimmed arid Q
come in rose and gold D i C
BUNNY! BUNNY! Kiddles
love rabbits and slippers, too.
These ere fleece p f
wool lined Oi7 C
Montgomery
Ward & Go.
117 So. Central, Medford, Ore. Phone 286
"WARD'S ... the gift store for all the family"
MEDFORD MAIL
Rope-Skipping Champ
Tommy Thompson, former boxer,
iklpped rope 113 minutes for n
sverage of 177 skips per minute In
Pueblo, Colo., and now he claims
the rope-skipping championship,
(Associated Press Photo)
SUE HEIRS OF DAHACK
ON $6750 MORTGAGE
Suit waa filed In circuit court late
yesterday by W. E. Thomas of this
city against Ernest Dahack, Mrs. Ev
erett Dahack and Prank Dahack, a.
minor, as helm of the estate of the
late Ell Dahack, pioneer resident of
the Eagle Point district, for the fore
closure of m $6750 mortgage, Interest
and attorney's fees allegedly due. The
mortgage was Issued, the complaint
sets forth, In 1030.
T. J. Enrlght appears as attorney
for Thomas.
ft
"Parents are aware that the Job
assigned them this twentieth cen
tury la one of big business. It takes
34 hours for 365 days, and there are
no five-day weeks and no eight-hour
days." With this statement a meet
ing of the parents' study group of
this city was announced today for
Thursday, December 6, at the county
court house, first floor, across the
hall from the health department.
Parents will meet to discuss family
relationships. The Washington group
win lead the round table discussion
and Invites all parents who are In
terested In making a ,home atmos
phere of security In these times of
'storm and stress."
You'd Win Her
Sincere Thanks!
49'
SHEEPSKIN SUPPERS make
the warmest kind of Christmas
gift one thst will last
79c
for many long days ,
IIE'l.l. LIKE "MOCS." Soft,
cosy and Mil lined with sheep
skin wool. Fut a pair
89c
under the tree
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TRIBUNE, MEDFORD.
NOVEL FEATURES
FRIDAY NIGHT AT
L CARNIVAL
i
Offering a multitude of attractions
to all Interested, Medford high's an
nual All School Carnival will be held
In the high school auditorium and
the boya' gymnasium on the evening
of Friday, December 9 at 1:30.
A novel feature of the evening's
entertainment will be the vsudevllle
program to be presented by the vari
ous high school organizations In the
high school auditorium. The pro
gram, stsrtlng at 7:30, will be an
hour In length and will consist of
ten skits presented by the Olee club,
the H. B. C. A., the senior class, the
Torch Honor society, the Latin club,
the Junior class, the sophomore class,
the Dramatic club, and the O. A. A.
Another carnival attraction will be
the dance, stsrtlng at 9 o'clock. All
the carnival booths and concessions
will be open at 6:30. These will fea
ture various side shows end games.
At the present time, the senior
class attractive candidate for carnival
queen. Miss Barbara Wall, Is lesdlng
the contest against her opponents.
Miss Louise Erod of the junior class
and Miss Alice Mae Shirley of the
sophomore class. These candidates
were nominated by their respective
classes two weeks sgo. snd the cam
paign has been carried on since
Thursday. December 1 and will close
at Thursday noon, December 8. The
results of the contest will be an
nounced at noon of Friday, Decem
ber e.
The coronation of the carnival
queen will be held in conjunction
with the vaudeville program Friday
night. The two losing candidates will
act as attendants to the queen.
The annual carnival parade with
the queen riding In state will be held
Friday afternoon at three o'clock. It
will pass through the business section
of town.
Committees working on the carni
val ere:
General supervision committee:
Principal O. O. Smith, Wilson Walt,
David Lowry. chairman, Barbara Wall,
Bill Cummlngs.
Queen car committee: Mrs. Maurlne
Burgher, Ad re Edwards, chairman,
Frances Arnsplger, Wlldon Colbaugh,
Barbara Rauk, Robert Sherwood,
Anna Scheel.
Queen contest committee: Miss
"Gifts of the Moment
For Men of the Hour"
r
More women select Christmas gifts for men at The Toggory
each year because they know that Southern Oregon men are
proud of our label in their clothes. This year more than ever
men will appreciate quality apparel and accessories for
Christmas.
WE SUGGEST THE FOLLOWING:
Quality Robes
Quality Pajamas
Quality Slippers
Quality Shirts
Quality Hosiery
Quality Shoes
Quality Suits
Always in
Earnest
Buy HIS
OREGON, WEDNESDAY,
Maurlne Carroll, Alene Ray, chairman,
Marjory Paley, Ruby Stone, Pearl
Samuelson, Enid Dressier.
Parade committee: A. J. Hanby,
Russell Hogue, chairman. Barbara
Fields, Helen Stewart, Dolf Janes,
Leone Conger.
Carnival concessions committee:
Miss CUta Walden, Maurice Scheel,
chairman, Jerome Trill, Frances Laing
Winifred Roeeborough, and Donald
Greaves.
Decoration committee: Miss Louise
Hollenback. E. M. Bussong, Joyce
Banish, chairman, Dick Sleight,
Elizabeth Ferry, Cornelia TJoelker,
Sabrlna Thatcher, Margaret Ward,
Winston Hotel!, Colin Gould.
Publicity committee: Ralph R. Bai
ley, Frances Tucker, chairman, Harold
Barton, Marjory Stewart.
Dance committee: H. F. Cope,
Louise Elrod, chairman, Marjory Gre
gory, Roger Westertleld, Jean Hamil
ton, Teas Merrill, Helen Crane, James
Seabrook, Herbert Nellson.
Clean-up committee: Claude Hoov
er, chairman, L. A. Mentzer. Isabel
Fischer. Hugh Shurtleff, Elmo Dun
lava, Helen Stearns, Kenneth Moore,
Catherine Chaney.
Gold Hill
GOLD HILL, Dee. 7. Spl.) Elaine
Robblns spent the week visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Byerly, of
Foots Creek.
Mr. and Mrs. Chss. Gray spent
Thanksgiving In Bend with their son.
Richard, who teaches in the high
school there.
Girl Scouts had a successful ba
zaar. The money earned la to help
send scouts to summer camp.
Miss Zelda Smith spent Friday In
Medford, guest of Mrs. Lyle Schop
pert. BUI Hammersly has been confined
to his home this week with the flu.
Basketball game Thursday evening
between the boys' high school tesm
and the town team resulted In a vic
tory for the high school.
Friday evening the freshmen en
tertained the rest of the high school
at a party. The evening waa enjoyed
by a huge crowd and lovely refresh
ments served.
June Cook, who suffered a serious
Injury to her eye. returned home this
week from the Sacred Heart hospital.
"Che eye Is healing nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler of Jacksonville
have moved Into the rock bouse north
of town which they recently pur
chased from E. C. Gaddls of Medford.
Laura Mae Ross Is confined to her
home with a nervous breakdown.
Clinton Walker wsa In Medford on
buelnesa Wednesday.
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Gift From HIS Store
DECEMBER 7, 1932.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cook spent
the week at their mine on Foots
Creek.
H. D. Reed apent the week in Port
land attending to business affairs
and visiting friends.
Mrs. Welch of Central Point spent
the week here with her daughter,
Mrs. James Chlsholm, and family.
Ladles' aid of the Methodist church
held a bazaar and chicken dinner
December 1.
Wednesday evening Amethyst Re
bekah lodge held Its birthday party
for all members with birthdays in
wovember.
Mrs. Alice Wathen of Manzanola.
Colo., Is here for an extended visit
with her parents, Tom Robinson, and
family, and other relatives.
Mlas Mildred Smith spent Sunday
with Mrs. Marjorle Fena on Kanes
Creek.
Mrs. Floyd Lance and daughter.
Ruth, were shopping In Medford Sat
urday. F. M. Ostrander returned the last
of the week from Portland, where
he has been visiting his wife and
family.
Mr. and Mrs. - Clyde Walker were
shopping in Grants Pass Monday.
Noted Artist Dies
NEW HAVEN. Conn., Dee. 7. (AP)
John Henry Nlemyer, 93, noted artist
and professor-emeritus of drawing in
the Yale school of fine arts. Is dead.
When needing duplicating sales
books, flat-packs or fan-fold cash
register forms, ledger sheets
tor bookkeeping machines or
any other kind of printing
dont order from out-ot-Urcii firms
and pay more. Phone 75 and one ol
our representatives will call.
Great Bargains obtainable now
in Coats Dresses--Hats
at ETHELWYN B. HOFFMANN
Sixth & Holly
Beds of pain are eased with sheets
of Christmas Seals. Buy several
sheets. .
Gloves
Ties
Mufflers
Handkerchiefs
Sweaters
Hats
Overcoats
Your Quality
Store
SAN FRANCISCO'S
NEW HOTEL
OXFORD
AT THE FIRST SNEEZE
USE
NIGHT ANC AalMb. A VV
V Essence of MIrtal
Vfs, ON YOUR HANDKERCHIEF
fr AND PILLOW
SWfc rrt new
Evtry Room wltn
Tub and Shower
Slnjle 5 005.50
Double S.503.00
Twin Beds 4.00
NOTHING HIGHER
Free Gersae
TfctwJet A. Hic, Mfr.
MARKET and
MASON STS.
Our Toyland
Is Joyland for All
Boys and Girls
Undressed Rubber Dolls from $1. to $6.93
Dressed Rubber Dolls $4.50 up to $10.95
Dolls with "real hair, from $3.95 to $5.95
Jolly old Teddy Bears, all sizes, 50c to $3.50
Stuffed Animals & Birds, from 50c to $2.95
All kinds of Mechanical Toys, 25c to $3.95
Quality Electric Trains, from $3.95 to $6.95
Lincoln Logs and Bricks, $1.00 to $5. set
Games of all kinds, priced from 25c to $2.95
Large Play Houses ,
Full size 3x4 feet and 4 feet high play
houses big enough for ohUdren.to get
inside. A reel toy house for girls and
boys. These come In cartons all ready
to assemble. They have windows, doors
and bright colored awnings. Well made
from strong card board.
Rayon and Wool Hose
We suggest for these cold winter days a pair or two
of warm cozy rayon and wool hose. Ideal for sporta
and street wear, sizes 814 to 10V4 In good winter shades.
Regular 89c values. Special tomorrow at Mann's.
50
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Other Personal Gift Ideas
Beautiful Lace Bandeaus, priced 50c and $1.
Smart Glove Silk Shorts- priced at 98:
The newest in Rayon Pajamas at $1.98
Dainty Pure Silk Gowns, priced at $2.98
UNDERWEAR MAIN FLOOR
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A Gift for the Home
18-inch Damask Pillows
If you r looking for an Inexpensive
gift for the home, eee these good
looking dtunuk pillow. They are IS
Inches square with wool fringe.
Choice tomorrow la the drapery section.
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Priced $1.95 to $5.95
New 18, 20 and 22-inch Fitted Cases of
choice split cowhide over strong frames.
These are black and brown, $10.95 to $22.50
Med ford's
Mann's
Second Floor
$295
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UNDERWEAR
For Gift Giving
For that personal gift why not
this French crepe underwear? In
eluded at tl.98 are dance sets,
combinations, and slips In lace
trimmed styles. Tour choice to
morrow at Mann's.
$198
See These
Tomorrow
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Bags of suede, calf skin,
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