Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-04-06

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The horse of F. E. w. Smith was
found dead at one OF the Talent
crossings Friday morning. The
horse had wandered from home and
had been grazing along the track,
when No. IL came along, and the
horse must have gotten frightened
and ran on the track
Mrs. II. r. King of Frederick came
to town Thursday afternoon to at
tend the missionary society.
The Broswick brothers are expect
ing their sisters from Pittsburg next
week.
Mrs. Clyde r. Dean of Ashland is
visiting her uncle, Mr.. Abbott. Mr.
Dean expects to join his wife Satur-
day and spent Sunday at the Abbott
home. Miss Millie Lowe also visited
the Abbott home.
Miss Grace Cole returned to her
home in Talent after spending few
days with friends and relatives in
Medford.
A. S. Ames transacted business in
Medford Monday.
The Ladies Missionary Society was
entertained at the country home of
Mrs. Welborn Beeson Thursday af-
ternoon. Mrs. Peter Vandersluis
conducted the meeting. 1t was de-
cided that the next meeting take
place in the Methodist church par
lors on May I. 1t will be the open
ing of the mite boxes. A special pro-
gram will be given. The refresh
ment committee for the next meet
ing are Mrs. D. o. Hurley and Mrs.
Peter Vandersluis. A very enjoyable
afternoon was spent.
Miss Emma Crawford went to Med
ford Thursday to visit and attend to
business matters.
George Gardner, clerk of Jackson
county, is improving his lot on the
Pacific Highway by planting trees
and shrubbery. The rose bushes in
front are to be set six feet apart.
Postmaster r. J. Luke lost a very
valuable COW at Frederick station a
few days ago. 1t was killed by the
train.
The regular state spring rally was
held at the Christian church Thurs
day and Friday. Picnic dinners were
served to every one. The ladies' OF
the church furnished coffee beans
and sandwiches. The speakers were
Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Esen, Mrs. Swan
1der and Mrs. Tell, whom Mrs. Moody
and Mrs. McCurdy entertained.
Mrs. c. E. Logsdon and family left
Saturday morning for Junction City,
Ore, to join her husband, who has
charge of the cannery at that point.
| Mrs. Frank Rose was taken seri-
ously i'll Wednesday, but is reported
as much improved today.
Frank Holdridge got back three of
his chickens which were stolen. The
man who took them sold them tC
Mr.. Wolf at the Depot Hotel at Ash
land.
Those who attended from Talent
at the all-day meeting at Mrs
Young's in Ashland Sunday were:
Mrs. Effie Seaman, Mrs. Breese, Mrs
Roberts, Mrs. Budgeon, Mr.. Stock
ford, Mr. Carey, Mr.. Dunn and Miss
Anna Dunn, Mr.. and Mrs. Robson
Mrs. Wolters and Mrs. Tyrell. Every
one reported a nice time.
Welborn Beeson and Robert viii,
cox spent Sunday in Medford on bust.
ness.
The Modern Woodmen of America
convention was held at Talent Thurs.
day afternoon and evening. After
the convention in the afternoon was
followed by class initiation by Man.
zanita Camp, No. 11,24S, which took
in five new members-George Silva
Franklin p. Furry, George Galvis, c.
A. Lacy and Mr.. Hern. The Royal
Neighbors furnished the banquet.
Dancing and general good time fol-
lowed. There were delegates from
Ashland, Medford and Central Point.
C. w. Alexander of Central Point was
elected to attend the state conven-
ton at Eugene the first of May. The
alternate is Mr.. Headberg of Ash
land.
A baseball dance was given Fri
| day evening. The orchestra was
composed of Orlie Powers, Harry
Howell and Mr.. Hazelrig of Medford.
The delegates at the Woodmen of
America convention dined at the Tai
ent Hotel Thursday noon.
A. s. Ames took J. II. Fuller, We'll
born Beeson, G.. A. Briscoe, G. w.
Ager, Mr.. Dodge and Mrs. G. II. Gore
to school convention in Jackson
vile.
Mr.. USHER and Mr.. Graham of
Ashland visited Talent Friday even
ing, electioneerlng.