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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08
BRIDGE INJUNCTION is SUSTAINED.
JUDGE CALKS HANDS DOWN DECISION ADVERSE TO ERECTION OF
BRIDGE ACROSS BEAR CREEK IN The CITY OF MEDFORD

Judge Calkins this morning gave
out his decision in the matter of the
injunction against the construction
of bridge in Medford by the coun-
ty. The suit was brought by Messrs.
Bowers and Carlton and the facts as
presented before the court are as
follows:
That the county levied four-mill
tax for road purposes, which should
produce 1852, 900, half of which goes
to the several road districts and the
other half to the county treasury for
use under the direction of the coun-
ty; that it appears from the certifi-.
cate of the county treasurer that he
nas expended in redeeming road war
rants during 1912, exclusive OF Jan
uary and February, SAL, ,530.05, and
that the county clerk has issued
warrants to the amount of $16.-
116.23 exclusive of January.
| This leaves, of the $4,000, an un-
expended balance of $1S,353, not
taking into consideration the $12,-
253.40 redeemed by the sheriff for
road warrants. Continuing, the de-
cision says:
1T also appears that the county
court is about to incur an indebted
ness of $4,000 for the bridge in
question, but that the city of Med
ford and the p. & E. railroad have
agreed to assume $4,000 of this
amount, leaving a balance of $4,000
/ for the county to pay. But it does
not appear that defendant Perham
is willing to look to the city of Med
ford and the railroad company for
the $4,000, and primarily it is the
obligation OF the county
Then, conceding all the defend
ants claim, there would be approXi-
mately $3.50 margin for the county
court to go on, if none of the road
! fund collected for 1912 was to be
used in redeeming outstanding coun-
| ty warrants, but conceding that all
outstanding warrants, whether for
| road purposes or not, are general
fund warrants.
Defendants rely on Municipal Sc
curity Company's case in Baker coun-
ty for the proposition that the agree
ment of MedfoTd and the railroad
company must be counted as assets
! but this was not conceded by the SUI
preme court in the Baker county
case, the court not deciding the
tpsipt, and it would be a long stride
from the concession that uncollected
and delinquent taxes are to be count
ed as assets to the point where the
promise of a municipality or a rail
road company should be considered
as assets. If either the city or the
railroad company should fail to pay
the amount agreed, the county woult
be compelled to pay defendant Per
ham, and the total contract price be,
comes an obligation of the county.
Defendants contend, however
that all road warrants redeemed
should be considered as redeemed
from the general fund, as any in
debtedness incurred over and above
the. levy for road purposes for any
year would not be Indebtedness
against the road fund for the next
year, but against the general fund
But our supreme court in the case
of Hoyt against Northrup takes diff
ferent view of that matter for in
that case it ordered the county treas
urer to redeem outstanding road
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08
CAMPERS ARE MANY.
Grove Well Filled With Local and
Visiting Campers.

The grove is filled with visitors
daily, many coming from valley
towns in the morning and returning
in the evening. Tents line either side
of the walks, the number including
several from out of the city. We
give below the list of those securing
tent space. In every case the family
is included among the list of camp
ers. The list does not include al
the campers, as a number have
pitched their tents farther up the
canyon.
The following people are camping
in the Chautauqua grove:
From Ashland-Mrs. Kate Howen,
G. F. Billings, Mrs. E. A. Smith, j.
X. Wick, Rev. j. S. Smith, H. p.
Holmes, Mrs. E. A. Pratt, j. A.
Schoenthal, w. S. Ball, Mrs. w. W.
Wright, J. w. Bruner, Mrs. R. Good
year, w. A. Patrick, w. II. Evans,
Mrs. <McCarty and the girls.
From Central Point-Mrs. Tabor,
Professor A. j. Handy and w. e.
Kahler.
From Medford-C. w. Conklin,
Mrs. Nellie Hoy, S. L. Bennett Mrs.
J. H. Fuller, Mrs. w. H. Meeker,
Mrs. R. c. Minear, J. F. Workman,
F. Thompkins and Mrs. r. A. Howell
From Grants Pass-Mrs. Dr. Fin
ley and C. Duncan.
From Yreka, Cal.-Mrs. j. c. Gil
lette and j. B. Russell.
From Talent-T. F. Smith.
From APPLICABLE. H. Robinson.
have two tents and there are rest
rooms maintained by the w. C. T. IT,,
the Sunshine Society, the joint mis-
sionary societies and the Medford
Equal Suffrage Club
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08
TABERNACLE
PACKED FULL
CHAUTAUQUA SATURATED WITH
GOOD MUSIC.
CONCERTS ATTRACT HUNDREDS
Fred Emerson BroOksk PIeases
Large Crowd Saturday Night
Charles Edward Russell Holds
Stage Tonight.

The Tidings is indebted to Prof
Henry g. Gilmore for the following
appreciation of the opening musical
numbers of the Chautauqua season.
Prot Gilmore is a musician of wide
reputation and is well acquainted
with the companies considered:
The powers that do" in connec-
ton with our local Chautauuua AS
sembly, deserve infinite credit for
their efforts in securing, for the de-
lectation of their patrons, two such
musical organizations as the Chicago
Operatic Company and the Schumann
Quintet, WHO occupied the boards at
the auditorium-the former July 2
and 3 and the latter July 4 and .
in fashion that, while doing local
missionary work, contributed i'm
mensely to the pleasurable anticipa-
tions of large audiences bent upon
appreciating to the fun the oppor-
tunity Of listening to the very best
there is in music. The Chicago Op-
cratic Company consists of soprano
(Leonora Allen), contralto (Freder-
icka DOwning), tenor (J. B. Miller)
and basso (Arthur Middleton). and
an accompanist in the person of Ed
gar Nelson, who possesses a good
piano technique, prodigious men,
ory, the gift of adaptation and i'm
personation, but, with it all, the
weakness of stepping loudly in where
angels, perhaps, would fear to tread
with their instruments.
The Chicago company was hardly
happy in the makeup of some of the
numbers of It's program, particularly
in wedding the magnificent seKtet
from Lucia di Lammermoor" to the
sacred words of Praise Ye the
Lord repeated again and again.
Such unholy alliances ought not to
be tolerated in this age of consum-
mate wisdom and sturdy discrimina-
ton
he abstruse harmonies in num-
bers of a Wagnerian type scared
above the heads of many listeners
Continued on Page Four.)
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08
MUST BUILD FISHWAYS.
Master Fish Warden Sends Notice to
City Officials.

Notice has been served upon the
city of Ashland through Mayor Neil
to the effect that the state law in
regard to fishways over dams is not
being kept by this city in Ashland
creek. Service was made last Friday
by Master Fish Warden r. E. Can
ton and the matter was taken up at
once.
Ashland creek has three dams be-
tween the city and the upper intake,
over none OF which is a ladder tor
fish to ascend the stream. The dams
are not high, but at certain seasons
of the year there is very little water
flowing over them and the stream
is entirely blocked at those points.
The notice given the mayor is spe-
cific in its instructions as to the
manner of construction of the lad
ders and the same will he built at
once in accordance with the specifi-
cations.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08
HAWK INvENTs ANOTHER.
Central Point Blacksmith Now Has
Metallic Clothespin.

Not content with the wealth. and
fame brought to him by the Baby
Ruth jumper, Frank A. Hawk, Cen
tral Point inventor, has again scored
with a metallic clothespin which he
has just bonded to p. r. and Harriet
l.. Treau of Medford for considera-
ton of $25, 900 and a royalty of ;
per cent on all of the articles manu-
factured. The sale when consumma-
ted involves not only the rights in
the United States but also in Canada.
Mr.. Hawk is an inventive genius.
He has patented a number of devices
pertaining to blacksmithing and
horseshoeing but the Baby Ruth
jumper was his first big success. He
sold that patent some time ago to
John d. Olwell and associates of
Medford for $4,000 and a royalty,
and his clothespin is his second sue
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08
Bourne Likes Wilson.

Washington.-Sena Bourne said
recently he considered Woodrow
Wilson the strongest nominee the
democratic party could have named
and that it was nomination he had
predicted in public interview II
months ago. He said Taft is the
weakest nominee the republicans
could have put up. He decliped to
express an opinion regarding the
need of third party or to define
the attitude the National Progress
sive League would. take. He also
declined to comment upon numerous
requests he had received to become
the progressive or independent candi-
date for senator. ..,f
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08

other features of the day received
their proper attention Ashland
takes off its hat to these gentlemen
ana ladies for the success of the af-
fair.
The Central Point band is deserv-
ing of comment for the unstinted
service rendered for the entertain
ment of the crowds They put up a
high class of music and cheerfully
responded to every demand made
upon their time The local band
boys were on tap all day going from
place to place with a large selection
or pieces that gave variety to their
programs. The evening concerts in
the park by the two bands attracted
large crowds, the local band occupy
ing the grand stand and the visitors
the lower park. Each received its
share of patronage.
The lighting effects of the Plaza
and park We're such as have never
been seen here before BY arrange
ment the system remains in place un-
till after the close of Chautauuua,
giving to the park a splendor most
imposing. The falls at the entrance
showed a soft red, due to the con-
cealment of a series Of red lights be-
meath the waters. The same scheme
was in evidence in the pond. The
current for this lighting was fur
nished gratis by the city and the Sis
kiyou company, to both of whom the
community is indebted. Much fa-
vorable comment on the lighting was
heard from outsiders.
The decorations were in the ma
tional colors, Of course, with ever
greens as an important factor. Many
merchants availed themselves of the
advertising possibilities and present.
ed finely decorated windows.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08

The entire community is plunged
into grief because of the untimely
death of Lloyd Chapman of this city
and the serious injury to Tyler Smith
of Medford last Thursday when the
latter on his motorcycle crashed into
the former as he was attempting to
cross the street in front of the mo-
torcycle. The accident happened be-
fore the races were pulled off and is
one of those unfortunate occurrences
that sometimes happen under like
circumstance and for which no one
is to blame.
j. w. Keyes of Medford was trying
out the course in his Chalmers so
and Smith was riding alongside. AS
they approached the Loomis confec-
tionery on the Boulevard, riding to-
ward town, Chapman mounted his
bicycle at the curb and started across
the road. He escaped the auto and
Smith endeavored to dodge around
him. The attempt was unsuccessful,
however, and the motorcycle, going
at a speed of 80 miles an hour, struck
the bicycle with full force, hurting
its rider for twenty feet against the
Cul ", OIlllH ulluSSil DCllS Ill wv II
from his machine upon the bicycle.
Both victims of the acciden! were
hurried to the hospital, where every
attention was given them. Chapman
fingered until o'clock Friday morn
ing and passed away without regain
ing consciousness. Smith regained
consciousness an hour or so after be-
ing picked up and although suffering
severe injuries will recover.
P. o. Raudebaugh, who was stand
ing on the curb, was struck by the
machines and knocked unconscious.
He was taken into the house at once
and was soon revived An examina-
tion revealed no serious injuries,
however. other than badly swollen
limb and bruised head. Mr.. Raude-
baught is an elderly man and it was
feared the shock might prove dan
gerous. This fear is no longer en-
tertained. Victor Payne also re-
ceived blow upon the shin as well
as a good shaking up.
An examination of Chapman's con-
dition revealed a compound fracture
of the right leg, fracture at the
base of the skull and three fractures
of the Jaw He struck on his chin
with terrific force. Smith struck
the handles of the bicycle in glanc-
ing manner, falling to the pavement
and sliding several feet. His left
cyelid was badly' cut and it was
thought for time he would lose the
sight of the eye He also sustained
a bad cut in the scalp, extending
from over the left eye to the crown
of the head. w. Ht1'
Lloyd Chapman was the 16-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Chapman, residing on Lincoln street.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08
Asbestos Roofs for bungalows.

The snow-white roofs have become
very popular in southern California
for bungalow construction.
They are cooler and more artistic
than other roofs.
The Carson Smith Car Co. has
recently furnished the F. E. Conway
Co, and w. G. Turn, the first two
asbestos roofs for residences, in Ash
land, having had the manufacturers
send an expert roofer from San Fran
cisco to lay them.
The style and attractiveness' of
these roofs give these bungalows the
proper finish, We predict that there
will be more white roofs in Ashland
within the year.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08
$4,000 PEOPLE
CELEBRATE
FOURTH OF JULY DAY OF GREAT
FESTIVITY.
AUTO RACES PROVE EXCITING
Ball Game and Wild West Stunts
Draw Large CrOwds-Parade Was
Magnificent-City Park Crowded
All Day.

Fully $1,000 people enjoyed the
big celebration that was pulled off
in Ashland last Thursday. Crowds
began arriving the night before the
Fourth, coming from the south a day
ahead because of the lack of train
service in the morning. The evening
trains July were packed to their
utmost capacity, even to standing
room in the aisles, people coming
from as far south as Yreka and Mon
tague and crowding in at every point
along the line
From all points down the valley as
far as Grants Pass came hordes of
pleasure seekers, cramming the regu-
lar and special trains to their utmost
capacity of standing room, many
Medfordites being compelled to wait
until the last morning train, which
arrived here at 1915. Long before
the trains arrived came reports that
ticket agents were meeting with diff
ficulty in shelling out the tickets fast
enough to suit the eager throng that
pressed about the several ticket win
dows. From Medford came the ru-
NOR that thousand tickets had been
sold and two agents were having
trouble to keep the supply going. A
like situation was apparent in other
towns and the time it took the trains
to unload at the depot here proved
the truth of the glad tidings Trains
were delayed as a result of the crush,
and although the parade was held for
the first arrivals, fully half of the
visitors from the north failed to see
it.
And such parade! There were
commercial and comic floats, floats
grotesque and floats beautiful, So
ciety floats, school floats, lodge
floats, and miscellaneous floats. In
fact, in point of numbers, variety and
magnificence of floats the parade has
never been approached in this section
of the state. The Ashland cornet
band was in the forefront, discours-
ing music that was credit to the
Continued on Page Four)
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08
Belmont School for Boys.

The assistant head master, Gilbert
n. Brink, will be in Ashland and
vicinity for few days only, about
July 6, and will be glad to have par
ents who are anxious about the edu-
cation of their boys confer with him
and learn whether Belmont School
offers a reasonable solution of their
anxiety. A frank talk with parents
is helpful in securing the best results
for the boys entrusted to the school.
Appointments for conference with
Mr.. Brink may be made with Mrs.
Anabel Scott of Phoenix.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08
Money I'm Cherries.

Cherries are about as good a pay
ing fruit crop as we have in Ashland.
1t is not uncommon to take from
to $50 from a single tree. | have
for sale tract of Y acres, five
blocks from postoffice, new, plas-
tered house, cement basement, 2
good modern chicken houses, and
about 40 first-class cherry trees just
beginning to bear this year. ! can
sell this property for $1,7oO, with
$3.50 cash down, Worth $4,000. w.
d, Hodgson. 12-2t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT FATAL TO ASHLAND BOY
Lloyd Chapman Dies Without Reganing Consciousness
Smith Of MedfOrd Badly Bruised But Will Recover

The family came here from Glen
wood Springs, Colo, three years ago
At the time of the accident his faith
er and sister Eunice were in Etna
Mills. Lloyd had been working at
the Morris ranch on Neil creek
Smith is circulation manager of the
Medford Sun.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08
BEAR CUBS SOLD.
Clayton Burton Realizes $50. for
Two Animals.

in the parade here last Thursday
have been sold to Oklahoma parties
and were shipped this morning. The
pair were captured several weeks
ago by Clayton Burton in the Dead
Indian and have been kept in cap
tivity since. They created no end
of interest by appearing in the pa
reFa, each one perched at the top OF
pole surrounded by evergreens.
One is a cinnamon and the other a
black bear They have gone to
Homestead, Okla, and will be placed
in a store window for advertising
purposes. They brought $25 each.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08
Auto Given Away.

The Depot Drug Store will give
away new Overland machine to the
person securing the highest number
OF purchase coupons before June l.,
1913.
In addition to this fine machine a
choice Apiece dinner set will be
given every three weeks to the high
est contestant.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08

The plant of the Omaha Automatic
Telephone Company was sold at re-
ceiver's sale for % cents on the dol
lar. Many thousand dollars worth
of stock is held by residents of the
Pacific northwest.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08
Millinery CLEARANCE Sale.

Madame Dilhan's clearance sale is
genuine, All trimmed and tailored
hats at half price. Great bargains on
fine Milans and hemp shapes. 20I
East Main street.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08

,. Money to loan on improved ranch
esEfirst mortgages; mixed farms pre-
ferred. w. d. Hodgson, Ashlands
Phone 427-J.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08
Chautauqua Visitors, Attention

Madame Dilhan's Millinery Store,
POI East Main street for the latest
in Turkish, felt and duck
hats. Also bais, wells, neckwear,
hair goods, belts, hosiery, and fine
new stock of art embroidery designs
and supplies. A splendid collection
of postal cards. Open evenings.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08

A movement is on foot to estab-
lish a library in Corvallis. Several
church and society Libraries are
available as nucleus.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08

Portland will shortly call for bids
for ten new pieces of automobile fire
fighting apparatus.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08

Place your order for winter wood
now. $500 per tier, three tier or
more. Phone 420-J.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08

A citizen of Eugene has been rails
ing gooseberries this year that aver
age 35 to the pound.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08

Ashland made good Thursday,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-07-08

Continued on Page Four.)
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CONTINUED on Page Four.)
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-12-20
Woodstown Whisperings

A large tool factory at Woodstown
long in disuse and known as the towns
cred elephant" has been purchased by
John E. Watson, of Yorktown. for a
farm machinery warehouse.
AS an appreciation of the faithful work
i'll M. f. Church and Sunday School by
Sarah E. Fogg, who recently married
Samuel Borton,a beautiful leather table
cover aud a purse OF 500 in gold were
given to her by members OF the Church
and School.
Raymond Christy has been appointed
a member of the Board Of Health.
Stacy Kirby has purchased the shop
and the broom making equipment OF the
late Nathaniel Smith ond has commenced
making hrooms. Mr.. Kirby will move
the shop to the rear of his residence on
North Main Street.
The last of the Leap Year dances will
be given Christmas night III Peterson's
Hall. The committee on these dances,
Misses Alice and Jean Clayton, Ida and
EIma Peterson, Letitia Davis and Mrs.
Joseph Andrews are to be congratulated
upon the success Of there dances.
Harry Ridgvay, son of ex-Assembly-
man, was seriously burned last Satur-
day. He was i'll the employ OF l.. H.
Wright, hardware merchant, and in light
ing a gasoline stove the tank exploded.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker Stewart and Mrs.
Willard Parker, Of Mullica Hill, spent
Monday with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bor-
ton.
Frank Andrews, Of Philadelphia, was
an over Sunday visitor with relatives
here.
Mrs. Vim. II. Reeves spent a few days
with friends in Germantown the past
week.
Miss Alice Clayton gave a recital at the
23d anniversary of Washington Camp No.
4S5, P. O s. of A. OH Thursday evening
i'll Philadelphia.
Mr.. Stoffle's horse became frightened
at Quinton Reeves auto truck Oh Mon
day night ran down Main Street colliding
with VIM. Leaps buggy and broke one
of the wheels.
Mrs. Lewis Dare and daughter Flor.
ence, have been spending the past week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Turner.
David Hughes, a sailor, who is serving
Oh board the U. s. battleship Vermont, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Hiles. Mr..
Hughes was formerly OF Woodstown.
Della Gofor.h received serious injuries
from a fall IN Tuesday at the home of
Warren Rlchman. She stepped off the
landing OF the stairway. While falling to
the bottom her head struck on a hook
which entered her eye socket. The hook
about an inch long was pulled out by
DR.. Miller. ortunately the ball OF the
eye was not injured.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-12-20
School Honey Held Up

After the citizens of Woodstown and
and Pilesgrove voted not to buy the
Bacon Academy in Woodstown for a new
school site County Superintendent of
Schools o. o. Barr with the approval OF
State Commissioner Calvin Kendall, has
ordered the State School lund held up in
the hands OF the custodians.
Editor Benz. Patterson in the Monitor
Register i'll regards to the issue wisely
says:
eve have no hesitancy in saying that
such an order is unreasonable and unjust,
and it looks like an attempt of the State
COMMISSIONS of Education to coerce the
people of Woodstown into doing some
thing their Judgment does not approve.
Upon what kind of a report, we should
like to inquire, was such an order based ?
Superintendent Barr was present at the
meeting held ON Thursday night a week
ago. Because the people voted adversely
OH the site then offered, did he advise
that the State appropriation be withheld,
to discipline them for assuming to ex
press All opinion in the matter? Ii so, he
is incompetent to act as arbiter in such
matters. Why submit the question to a
vote Of the people if they are TO have lie
right OF choice? Ii the powers that be
can exercise arbitrary authority, why
make a farce of the matter by seeming tc
submit to popular decision.