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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 ScienceWorks celebration to include North Medford's high-altitude balloon launch ... Oregon steps up bat search amid new disease scare ... Since You Asked: Lost Creek, Applegate lakes on pace to fill ... ScienceWorks celebration to include North Medford's high-altitude balloon launch ... Oregon steps up bat search amid new disease scare ... Since You Asked: Lost Creek, Applegate lakes on pace to fill ... Mail Tribune 100: April 17, 1916 The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 17, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Apr. 17, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News April 17, 1916 CANNERYMEN HERE TO VIEW PROSPECTS FOR LARGE PLANT H.S. Mathison, fruit purchaser for Libby, McNeil & Libby, the largest cannery concern in the world, is in Medford today as an advance agent for two other representatives who will arrive Tuesday to survey the field in the interest of the proposition to establish a large cannery in this valley. This company of canners consumes fruits and vegetables alike in its processes, where the inducement is sufficient. In this case it may limit the work of its cannery to the consumption of pears for the first year, but it is understood that it will follow the plan of its work in many other producing communities and include everything that is worth canning in the lines of fruits and vegetables raised in this valley. Mr. Mathison is engaged today in acquiring official data concerning the acreage and ages of fruit trees in the valley. From these figures the company may determine the tonnage it will be possible to obtain for its cannery in any given line of production, so far as fruits are concerned. Possible contracts for vegetable production may be discussed with prominent farmers in this district. Philip Larmon, general manager of the business Libby, McNeil & Libby, accompanied by Mr. Marrow, superintendent of their cannery plants in California, will arrive tomorrow to extend the investigation into the possibility of installing a plant at Medford this year for the consumption of the pear crop. CENTRAL POINT The officers and teachers of the Methodist church gave unto themselves a banquet Friday evening in the C.P.A.C. banquet hall. About 20 servants of the church were there and enjoyed the evening immensely. The luncheon, which was both dainty and substantial, was well appreciated and was palatable and delicious to the most fastidious. W.E. Kahler was toastmaster and his droll wit was the chief attraction of the evening. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 17, 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