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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Gov. Brown signs landmark Oregon anti-coal bill into law ... FERC rejects Jordan Cove LNG project; opponents rejoice ... Wet storm will bring mountain snow, valley rain ... Gov. Brown signs landmark Oregon anti-coal bill into law ... FERC rejects Jordan Cove LNG project; opponents rejoice ... Wet storm will bring mountain snow, valley rain ... Mail Tribune 100, March 8, 1916 The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 8, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Mar. 8, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News March 8, 1916 NEW BUILDINGS IN MEDFORD 1915 TOTALED $146,415 From the annual report of Laurin E. Hinman, city electrical inspector, the fact is gleaned that the total cost of building operations within the city of Medford during 1915 was $146,415. Three new business buildings were erected at a cost of $115,500. Nine new residences were built at a total cost of $18,300. In addition to these items of improvement, the Barnum hotel building and the Elks' temple were completed, adding $60,000 to the above totals. The cost of buildings erected and additions made to others during the past year exceeds that of the year 1914 by $80,845. "During the month of November, 1915," says the report, "a new street lighting contract was entered into by the city and the California-Oregon Power company whereby the present lighting system will be discontinued and replaced by the more modern series Mazda system, using type "C" nitrogen lamps of 200 and 400 candle-power, the city to make all replacements and renewals of burned-out lamps. Beginning with December 1, 1915, this department assumed the task of making the renewals and replacements on the cluster lighting system and upon the completion of the series Mazda system, will attend to replacements and renewals thereon." During the year Inspector Hinman made 2,401 electrical inspections, superintended the installation of $14,079 worth of electrical wiring, issued 613 permits, made 20 trips over the gravity pipeline telephone system, making repairs and inspecting the system, giving a total of 196 hours to that work. During the year master electricians' licenses were issued to T. K. Flynn, manager of the Medford Electric company; B. W. Paul, manager of Paul's Electric store, and O. C. Henlein of the Electric Construction company. Altogether, Inspector Hinman had a a busy year. ASHLAND AND VICINITY Last Sunday night the union Sunday School of the Belleview district gave a most enjoyable song service, in which a large and appreciative audience witnessed the proficiency which the organization has attained along musical and literary lines. J. B. Hunter is the efficient superintendent of this flourishing school. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 8, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501