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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26
POrt-Peachey Wedding.

On Christmas eve, December "a,
at o'clock, at the residence of the
officiating minister on Morton street,
occurred a very quiet and pretty
wedding, Lee c. Port and Maude A.
Peachey being united in the bonds
of matrimony by Rev. w. T. Van
Scoy. The prrents of the bride, Mr..
and Mrs. A. H. Peachey, were pres
ent at the ceremony the date of the
wedding being a surprise to every
body else. The young folks of the
community have been expecting this
wedding, but the day could not be
guessed.
The groom is a native of Arizona,
but spent his boyhood chiefly in
Oklahoma, where he attended the
public schools with his present bride,
both being mere children, and a part
of the time both were in a school
taught by the brides father, Mr.. A..
H. Peachey. About seven years ago
Mr.. Ports people came to Oregon,
locating at Jacksonville, where he
attended high school. During the
past year he has been in the govern
ment forestry service. He is a
young man well known in the county
and by officials of the forestry SER
vice for his faithful work and his
high moral standing. The bride is a
native of Oklahoma, having attended
the public schools of her native state,
and after coming to Oregon she at
tended the Medford high school and
the Southern Oregon State Normal
up to the time the latter institution
was closed. She has been one of
Jackson county's efficient teachers
for about three years, having Just
closed a term at Soda Springs. Miss
Peachey is prominent in social and
church circles in this city. On ac.
count of her love for the children,
she will be greatly missed by the pu-
pills of the public schools. Mr.. Port
will continue in the government SER
vice as forestry guard. The happy
/ couple will reside in Jacksonville.
They will be at home to their friends
on and after January Is, 1918. They
have a host of friends, who congrat-
ulate them in this happy choice for
life.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26
Bruner-Ashcraft.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Bruner, corner of Winner and Wool
en- streets, was the scene of a very
pretty home wedding on Christmas
eve, when Miss Clara Ethel Bruner
was united in marriage to Norman
B. Ashcraft.
At the close of the singing of
Promise Me-" by Mrs. Perry Ash
craft, the bride and groom took their
places in front of the beautiful deco
rations composed of ferns, carna-
tions and narcissus, where they were
made one through the use of the ring
ceremony, R. e. Dunlap officiating
assisted by l.. c. Poor.
After the hearty congratulations
of those present the entire party sat
down to bountiful luncheon spread
in the dining room. Only the imme-
diate families of the two contracting
parties were present.
The bride is well and favorably
known, having been for a number of
years teacher in the West Side
schools of this city, and was the re-
cipient of many beautiful presents
from her admiring friends. Mr.. Ash
craft is son of Mr.. and Mrs. P. L.
Ashcraft of Winner street.
sThe happy couple will be at home
to their friends at Central Point,
where Mr.. Ashcraft is teaching in the
high school.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26
Miss Flora Thompson Is Gardner's
Deputy.

County Clerk-elect G. A. Gardner
has announced that he has secured
the services of Miss Flora Thompson
as his chief deputy, and she will con-
tinue in the office when w. A. Cole
man, present county clerk, steps out
on January s.
The appointment of Miss Thomp-
son has met with approval on all
sides. She is thoroughly acquainted
with the work of the office, having
served as chief deputy nearly two
years under Mr.. Coleman. In addi-
tion to being experienced, Miss
Thompson is hard and capable
worker, who has won many friends
by her willingness to accommodate
those who have business in the
clerks office.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

A beautiful Christmas wedding
took place at noon Christmas day at
the home of Mrs. s. A. Stevenson on
B street, when her daughter, Miss
Nellie, was united in marriage to
Mr. w. H. Flagg. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. H. 7. Chisholm in
the presence of the immediate friends
of the two families. Mr.. Flagg has
lived in Ashland for many years and
is one of the expert plumbers in the
employ of the Simpson Harware Com
pany Mrs. Flagg is well known as
the charming CLERK behind the coun-
ters in the Policy Drug Store. The
announcement of the wedding has
explained to many curious persons
the why and the wherefore of the
beautiful new bungalow at II Fifth
street, which Mr.. Flagg has recently
built, and where the young couple
will be at home to their friends.
Their many friends unite in wishing
them a long and happy life.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26
CHRISTMAS REUNIONS.

How many families whose
members have been dispersed
and scattered far and wide in
the restless struggles of life are
on this day reunited and meet
once again in that happy state
of companionship and mutual
good will which is a source of
such pure and unalloyed delight
and one so incompatible with
the cares and sorrows of the
world. that the religious belief
of the most civilized nations and
the rude traditions of the rough
est savages alike number it
among the first joys of a future
condition of existence provided
for the blest and happy! How
many old recollections and how
many dormant sympathies does
Christmas time awaken!
Charles Dickens.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26
The Joy of Christmas,

Religion is not an austere thing. 1t
is all JOY the moment we hear the
Christmas angels chorusing until we
swing into glory to the music of the
redeemed throng about the throne
The service of Christ is gladness and
peace. He means that his every disci-
pie should live in a perpetual Christ
mas.
Protect yourself against loss by
fire, but see Cliff Payne before you
take out policy-he can save you
money. If
Star Laundry and French Dry
Cleaning Company. Phone 64.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

Among the many Christmas re-
unions of the present holiday season
none were jollier than the gathering
at the Tozer household on Laurel
street, where a splendid repast was
served to over a dozen guests. Those
present in addition to Mr.. and Mrs
Tozer were Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Muir
ply and sons Murray and Ray, Mrs.
Clara Cornish and son Van, Mrs.
Alice Murphy, the Misses Alliene
Kingsbury, Blanche Davenport,
Frances Hamln and Marian Hunt
ley. No less than three experienced
chefs prepared the Christmas dinner,
and their efforts in this direction
refuted the old adage that too many
cooks spoil the broth" After the
feast the spacious dining room was
cleared and dancing was INDUCED in
by those who were so disposed, the
turkey trot being barred in favor of
the staid old waltzes and quadrilles.
Uncle John Murphy acted as floor
manager, while the Victrola which
furnished the music played to beat
the band
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26
Christmas Don'ts.

Don't try to pay debts or return OBJ
legations in your Christmas giving.
Don't give trashy things. Many an
attic could tell strange stories about
Christmas presents
Don't make presents which your
friends will not know what to do with
and which would merely cucumber the
home.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

The Presbyterian church was filled
to overflowing last Sunday night to
hear the Christmas song service.
The program was all the more pleas
ing on account of the variety of the
numbers. There were solos, duets,
mixed quartets, double male quar-
tets and anthems, besides the instru-
mental numbers. The choir has had
recently a large addition of bassos
and tenors from the high school,
which has improved the balance of
the large choir. One of the most
beautiful duets was that by Miss
Frances Hamlin and Kenneth McWil-
liams, with violin obligato. The next
regular praise service will be at the
morning service on the second Sun
day in January. AT the morning SER
vice was special Christmas sermon
with appropriate music Tuesday
night the Sunday school gave an en-
tertainment for the children. The
Christmas tree and decorations were
elaborate, and the Santa Claus the
best ever. AS usual, the little ones
had the time of their lives.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26
Snith-Holt.

Don B. Smith and Mrs. Gertrude
Holt were united in matrimony at
the home of the groom on High
street Christmas eve, Rev. Stephen
A. Douglas. pastor of the Baptist
church, officiating. The ceremony
was followed by wedding supper at
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26
Miss HOdgsOn Entertains.

The Abofs were royalty enter
tanned at dinner by Miss Marian
Hodgson Christmas night at the
Hodgson home on Scenic Drive. The
house was beautifully decorated with
Christmas green's and red bells. The
dinner consisted of fruit cocktail,
cream potatoes, cream chicken in
ramikins, gravy, cranberry jelly,
olives. fruit salad, ice cream, cake
and coffee.
After dinner the gifts of the club
were given out, and a happy time of
music and storytelling followed.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

The ladies of the Granite City Five
Hundred Club entertained the men
Wednesday evening at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. c. II. Hargadine on
Second street They had a Christ
mas tree and merry evening. Mrs.
Rocho and Mr.. Nesbit won the high
est score at 500 and Mrs. Wylie and
Mr.. Eastman took the consolation
prize
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

A jolly party gathered around the
festal board at the home of MIR. and
Mrs. James Mattingly Christmas day
and did full justice to the turkey and
other good things provided. The
guests were Rev. S. A. Douglas, wife
and two sons. Mr.. and Mrs. Sol An
derson and son and daughter, and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Anderson and
daughter.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

which the parties and a few close
friends sat down. Both bride and
groom are ell known here and a
large circle of friends will unite in
wishing them Godspeed.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Davenhill of
Twin Oaks" ranch, north of town,
had for their Christmas guests yes
terday C. K. Mccoy and Miss Bessie
Mccoy, Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Mccoy
and daughter Margaret, who were
most Hospitality entertained by an
ideal holiday trip out into the rural
districts.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. j. X. Wick enter
tanned Judge and Mrs. Calkins at
Christmas festivities yesterday. The
family reunion was the more COM
plete by the arrival of Arthur Wick,
who arrived home a few days since
from Portland TO IA holiday vacation
under the parental roof.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Hedges, Mrs.
Elizabeth Meyer, Mr.. and Mrs. j A.
Bish and sons, Miss Margaret DAILY
of Eagle Point, Mr.. and Mrs. Davis
and sons and Lee Port of Jackson
vile, Miss Vera Wise and V. V. Haw-
ley and family were dinner guests of
A. H. Peachey and family Christmas
day.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

The families of W. o. Dickerson,
W. A. Scbwimley and A. F. NORTH
land were guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Gray, east of the
city, on Christmas.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26
Christmas at the Columbia.

Christmas at the Columbia.
Now listen to me
And you will agree
That our Christmas tree
Was something to see.
Twas set on the floor
Early the day before,
And took half the night
To decorate just right.
Without any wrangles,
Draped with our spangles,
Gold, silver, red and blue,
Illumined to a rainbow hue
With well-hidden light,
Which later caused a fright,
For when twas quite clear
The tree tumbled on Miss Greer.
At about the dawning
Of Christmas mawning,
w III maj NelllS eyes
And shouts of surprise,
The children found many toys
Which delight girls and boys.
Twas somewhere bout eight
Cor some were rather late),
When the grown-ups' fun
Commenced to he begun,
And good-natured folly
Made everyone quite jolly.
The doctor was advertised,
The landlady scandalized,
Our weaknesses specialized,
And our characters scrutinized.
But all enjoyed the game
And laughed just the same,
Whether we got a crack
Or handed out a whack.
And long about ten
A few of the men
Began to take a walk
(Just for little TALK,
And to search and explore
Behind the kitchen door.
There they found a lunch
And some jolly good punch.
The ladies made plea
For Just little tea"
No one ate the candy
To hide the brandy,
But only cause twas good
That was fully understood.
A few of us hoped
Till the Victor stopped,
And others played cards
Or-set back with their pards.
So all the way through
No one was blue.
The above poem was written b
ne of the guests at the Christina
arty at the Columbia Hotel Christ
las night, which partook of the goo
heer of the holiday season. Mr.
Iadley was assisted by Mr.. and Mr..
'hillips, Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence, Nj
'illings, Mr.. Caldwell and the Misse
ladley in entertaining. Orego
rape, holly and mistletoe made tn
ooms most inviting. Dancing an
ards were indulged in after tn
christmas tree festivities.
The guests were: Messrs. an
1esdames Phillips, Lawrence, Henr
'rovost, Staples, Monte Briggs, Mol
nd Pedersen, Mesdames Musse
'artlett and Barnes, DR.. Hammers
he Misses Welch, Tuttle, Hilti,
1usser, Greer, Tuttle, Cynthia Tu
lie, Vivian Greer, Winnie Hadley an
luth Hadley, Messrs. Billings, Phi
lps, Leslie Phillips, Caldwell, Jes
zeal, Robertson, Rice, McErner,
Idna Neil and Mr.. Murphy.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

DR.. Briggs mother, at whose bed
side DR.. Briggs was called some time
ago, died at her home near Corvallis
December 23. DR.. Briggs will return
home within few days.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Monte Briggs and
Miss Margaret Tomlin took Christ
mas dinner at Soda Springs ranch
with Mr.. and Mrs. Bartlett
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

Probably the jolliest affair of a
recent date was the party given by
a bunch of high school boys. who en-
tertained some of their girl friends
at the home of Kenneth McWilliams,
at sumptuous six-course dinner.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

The Elks' New Years ball, which
has always been the event of the
season in Ashland Elkdom, bids fair
to this year far outdo all previous
occasions of the kind
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Norwood spent
Christmas at the home of their
daugher in Medford.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

The Eleven O'clock Club had a jol-
ly meeting Monday night, it being
turned into leap year affair, when
about half over. From that on there
were no wall flowers and no men
enjoying a smoke in the lobby. In
one waltz the men had to dance
blindfolded without knowing their
partners This feature alone was
worth the price of admission" Sup
per was served by Messrs. and Mes
danes John A. May, DR.. Boslough,
Will Dodge and c. l.. Cunningham,
the sandwiches, cake and coffee be-
ing of most excellent quality. Two
weeks hence the club will have a
hard times party.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

Miss Norma Minkler is home for
the holidays from Forest Grove,
where she studies music at Pacific
University.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

The members of the Woman's Mis-
sionary Union of the congregational
church will hold their annual recep-
tion at the home of Mrs. j. p.
Dodge, on the Boulevard, Tuesday
afternoon, December 81. All ladies'
of the church are invited to attend.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Policy were
guests at the home of Joseph Policy
on Christmas day.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Grey enter
tanned the families of A. F. NORTH
land, w. A. Schwimley and w. o.
Dickerson at their country home east
of town Christmas day.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

A number of young people who
gathered at the. C. o. Porter home
on Eighth street, in the hope of sur
prising Frank Porter, were them
selves the victims of the surprise,
Frank being in Dunsmuir. Notwith-
standing the disappointment, games
were started and the crowd entered
heartily into the fun, not leaving
for home until a late hour. Choco-
late. sandwiches. pickles and cake
were served during the evening.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

Jamaica has two cable stations
and wireless tower.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Wilcox enter
tanned at dinner on Christmas day
at their home, "a Dewey street, Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. James and Mr..
James father, who is blind. An en-
joyable time was spent.
by the boys under the direction of
Chef" Billy Briggs, and the girls
very obligingly cleared the table and
washed the dishes. Those in the
party were the Misses Allie Shinn,
Olive Thorn, Josephine Saunders,
Margaret Patterson, Mildred Drake,
Messrs. John Enders, Billy Briggs,
R. l.. Burdic, Kenneth McWilliams
and Harold Huntley.
Yreka News: A quiet wedding
was performed December Is at 3
o'clock at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George H. Creighton, the contract
ing parties being Miss Eunice NJ.
Chapman and William T. Barnes,
both of Yreka. The young couple
both came to Yreka a few months
ago from Ashland, Ore, the bride
keeping house for her father, who
has been employed here as a carpen-
ter, and the groom working through
the summer at the same trade. He
has employment for the winter in
Sorenson's billiard parlor, and they
will make their home in a cottage
on Pine street. They were married
by Rev. J. C. Gillette, pastor of the
Methodist church, in the presence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Creighton and Mr..
Creightons father. Their friends
wish them a happy and successful
life.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-26
In the Social Realm

Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ Policy were
guests at the home of Joseph Policy
on Christmas day.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Norwood spent
Christmas at the home of theiI
daugher in Medford.
Miss Norma Minkler is home for
the holidays from Forest Grove
where she studies music at Pacific
University.
Mr. and Mrs. Monte Briggs and
Miss Margaret Tomlin took Christ
mas dinner at Soda Springs ranch
with Mr.. and Mrs. Bartlett.
The families of w. o. Dickerson,
W. A. Schwimley and A. F. NORTH
land were guests at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Gray, east of the
city, on Christmas
The Elks' New Years ball, which
has always been the event of the
season in Ashland Elkdom, bids fair
to this year far outdo all previous
occasions of the kind.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Grey enter
tanned the families of A. F. NORTH
land, w. A. Schwimley and w. O..
Dickerson at their country home east
of town Christmas day.
The members of the Woman's Mis-
sionary Union of the Congregational
church will hold their annual recep-
tion at the home of Mrs. j. p.
Dodge, on the Boulevard, Tuesday
afternoon, December 81. All ladies'
of the church are invited to attend
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Wick enter
tanned Judge and Mrs. Calkins at
Christmas festivities yesterday. The
family reunion was the more COM
plete by the arrival of Arthur Wick,
who arrived home few days since
from Portland fo ra holiday vacation
under the parental roof.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Hedges, Mrs
Elizabeth Meyer, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.
Bish and sons, Miss Margaret DAILY
of Eagle Point, Mr.. and Mrs. Davis
and sons and Lee Port of Jackson
vile, Miss Vera Wise and V. V. Haw-
ley and family were dinner guests of
A. H. Peachey and family Christmas
day.
The ladies Of the Granite City Five
Hundred Club entertained the men
Wednesday evening at the home of
Mr., and Mrs. c. H. Hargadine on
Second street. They had a Christ
mas tree and a merry evening. Mrs.
Rocho and Mr.. Nesbit won the high
est score at 500 and Mrs. Wylie and
Mr.. Eastman took the consolation
prize.
Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Davenhill of
Twin Oaks" ranch. north of town,
had for their Christmas guests yes
terday C. K. Mccoy and Miss Bessie
Mccoy, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Mccoy
and daughter Margaret, who were
most Hospitality entertained by an
ideal holiday trip out into the rural
districts.
A jolly party gathered around the
festal board at the home of MIR and
Mrs. James Mattingly Christmas day
and did full justice to the turkey and
other good things provided. The
guests were Rev. S. A. Douglas, wife
and two sons. Mr.. and Mrs. Sol An
derson and son and daughter, and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Anderson and
daughter.
A number of young people who
gathered at the. C. o. Porter home
on Eighth street, in the hope of sur
prising Frank Porter, were them
selves the victims of the surprise
Frank being in Dunsmuir Notwith-
standing the disaDDointment. games
were started and the crowd entered
heartily into the fun, not leaving
for home until late hour. Choco-
late, sandwiches, pickles and cake
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creetur. And may our next meetin' be at a
large family's where they all takes it reg lar,
one from another, turn and turn about, and
has it businessike."
In city and country alike the civic nurse
is teaching health. In the mountains of
North Carolina, Miss Lydia Holman rides
from cabin to cabin, with nursing supplies
strapped to her saddle. Her district is large,
and the distances are great, often five to
twenty miles between families, and her work
is often outside the nurses province. Minor
surgical operations, general medical cases,
the extracting of teeth, are part of her regu-
lar routine. For pay she accepts whatever
is offered chickens, potatoes, corn, oats,
an oversupply of. In this way she pays for
her cabin, her horse, and her food She is
a missionary of human conservation.
In the midst of rural Virginia, Mrs. Thorn
as Nelson Page has established center for
visiting nurses, little white cottage called
Pinecote, from which the nurses travel
through the country and teach people before
they are sick as well as nurse them in sick
ness.
Of course it is in the municipalities that the
civic nurse finds her best field; for the cities
are beginning to realize that she is neces-
sary public servant and are treating her as
such. In Richmond, Virginia, the instruc.
tive visiting nurses, as they are called, with
Miss N. j. Minor at their head, are members
of the old Southern families, women with
power and social position enough to influence
factory legislation, start movements for pub
lie sanitation, and other things related to
their work for public health. They are show
ing the South what the North is slowly
learning, that the civic nurse, with the pos
sible exception of the public school teacher,
has the most important educational work of
the country in her hands
NEW YORK CITY employs one hundred
: and forty civic nurses in the schools
alone, and, together with the school DOCTORS
they made 4,273, 942 class inspections and
295, 912 visits to the homes of school children
in the last year reported. Sounds incredible,
doesn't it? But this is the official report.
A few weeks ago saw one of these school
nurses make her regular inspection. Pro-
cessions of little girls came before her and
made three motions in quick succession I'D