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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23
w. E. NeWCOmbe
Ashland Booster

w. E. Newcombe returned yester-
day from Denver, where he attended
the Grand Lodge reunion as repre-
sentative from the Ashland lodge of
Elks. He reports the Grand Lodge
reunion as being the largest and most
successful gathering ever held by the
order, and the reception and courte-
sizes extended to the delegates by
Denver Elks will long be remem-
bered with pleasure. Mr.. Newcombe
returns more firmly convinced than
ever that southern Oregon presents
more attractions for both tourists
and settlers than any section of the
intermountain country. While alb
sent Mr.. Newcombe made brief stops
at Salt Lake, Colorado Springs and
returning stayed over two days at
San Francisco. Speaking of his visit
in that city, the Sale Lake Tribune
devotes considerable space and
among other things has this to say:
"As booster for Oregon, especial
ly the southern part, in which Ash
land is located, Mr.. Newcombe is in
class by himself. His glowing de-
scription of the wonderful natural
waterfalls, the gorgeous canyons, the
crystal lakes and bubbling mountain
streams and the rugged mountains
surrounding the thrifty little town OF
Ashland would do credit to some OF
the silver-tongued orators of national
repute. All day yesterday he held
his hearers as under a spell with his
stories of the great northwest. The
chief regret of Salt Lakers who lis
tened to Mr.. Newcombe was that he
could not spare more time here so
that he might forget Oregon and
turn his flood of gilded oratory to
Salt Lake and Utah."
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23
Prizes Offered
In Baby Parade

Prizes are to be given for the baby
parade:
1. Best decorated carriage.
2. Most unique carriage.
3. Fattest baby under one year
4. Prettiest pair of twins under
four years.
Fifteen entries have already been
promised and many other mothers
are to give an answer soon. There
is lively interest taken In this
nights parade, as many unique at
fractions are being prepared. Mrs.
]. ]. Gamblers and Mrs. Charles W.
Chattin will lanswer all questions.
Misses Susan and Mary Homes
have charge OF the horseback riders
for the first nights parade. Both
ladies and gentlemen are to ride.
This is one Of the best features.
The little girls will be interested In
the prizes given for the doll buggy
parade.
/. Best dressed carriage.
Q. Most unique carriage.
3. Largest doll.
4. Smallest doll.
5. Largest family OF dolls in one
carriage.
If everyone does something to help
swell the paradee, surely Ashland
can say, I'VE do things right" We
have the name; let US keep 1t, and
bury old king Crouch"
The dance Saturday night 10 one
Of the big events. A new stunt for
Ashland.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23
AShlander Burns
Medf0rd Pavement

Cot Avent of this city was arrested
IN Medford Sunday night for speed
ing. Cot was aesused of running
without a license and taken before
Police Judge Gay. The following is
taken from the Sun:
"R. C. Avent, Jr., OF Ashland, ar
rested in Medford Sunday night on
q charge OF breaking the speed limits
and running without license, and
who put up s25 bonds and promised
10 appear before Police Judge Gay
Monday morning, did not appear,
mus forfeiting the bond. This Is the
Hrst case in the city, according to
authorities, in the past year that
nond has been forfeited. 1t Is al
qeged that Avent was going forty
miles an hour whenScaught. I'm
doubtedly hearing Of the new restric-
aons in regard to the'speed law in
Medford, Mr.. Avent evidently thought
n cheaper to forfeit the bond"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23
Emerson Hough
Praises Rogue River

Ashland had the honor to enter
tain Emerson Hough, representative
of the Saturday Evening Post, for the
past week. He is in the west gather
ing data for a series of articles on
national parks. On Wednesday Of
last week Ashland sent a representa-
tive to klamath Falls by auto, where
Mr.. Hough was taken over as the
guest Of Ashland and conducted to
Crater Lake, where the park was
thoroughly inspected, thence back to
Ashland where Mr.. Hough was shown
our mineral psrings and park and
our watering resort plans laid before
him. On Saturday he was taken for
a fishing outing in the famous Rogue
river, where he landed four nice
steelhead. And, by the way, Mr..
Hough is some fisherman. He has
handled outdoor sports for his paper
for a number of years and his work
has taken him into all parts Of the
country fishing and hunting. He
likes the Rogue river fishing waters
better than any he has seen. Sunday
he was driven to Grants Pass and
turned over to local committee who
took him to the Marble Caves Nom
day and Tuesday. He goes from
there to Glacier and Yellowstone
parks.
Mr.. Hough expressed himself as
sure OF the future of Ashland now
that che has determined" to utilize
the tremendous asset afforded by her
mineral springs. He declares he has
never visited q section presenting
such q splendid combination OF assets
upon which to base resort He has
never seen better scenic settings for
the purpose, combined with fertility
of soil and equitable summer climate.
Mr.. Hough has visited Carlsbad and
says that Ashland certainly has the
water and environment TO make hef
the Carlsbad Of America.
Among the most noted Of Hough's
writings are THE Mississippi Bub-
ble," "The Louisiana Purchase
l"54-40 or Fight" and "The Lady and
the Pirate" these being novels Of the
most fascinating type. Two Other
well known and widely read books
are "The Way OF the West" and "The
Story Of the Cowboy" these two vol
umes being largely historical and bio
graphical. Hough has also proven
himself very popular magazine
writer, presenting stories and articles
of a descriptive character In some Of
the leading periodicals of the day
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23
No Bad Forest
Fires Raging

Although the forest fire danger is
greatest now than fos any time this
year or last year, there are no bad
fires burning now. Practically all
fires are now under control, accord
ing to a report OF tho officials of the
Jackson County Fire Patrol Associa-
tion.
The Humbug creek fire proved the
most serious, burning over seven or
eight square miles OF territory. Lit
tie big timber was destroyed, how
ever. The Willow Springs fire and
the Foots creek fire were both hard
to control.
Two new fires have inst been dis
covered in the Bishop creek section.
These are not expected 10 prove seri-
Gus. Fires on Tallow Mountain and
in the vicinity OF Wellington Butte
are also receiving attention.
Practically all fiTes no far have
been outside the natiohaI forests and
have been combatted ~ the Jackson
County Fire Patrol Association.
Through vigilant patrol OF watchmen
hired by the association and forest
rangers II is thought that little dam
age will result from fires this year.
The lack OF rain has caused the
woods to be in very dry condition.
so that fires stari easily and are
hard to control when started Camp
ers are warned TO bo especially care
full. I.
Unless new fires start or a high
wind comes up to make the smoul-
dering fires already banning break
out again, little trouble rs expected
this week.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23
Private Sale Planned
For Development Bonds

The disposal of Ashland's Auxil-
larry Water Bonds, recently voted in
the sum of $175,000 for Mineral
Springs development, will be taken
up with investors direct and accom-
plished at private sale-it being evil
dent that more satisfactory results
will thus be gained, under present
financial conditions. This was decid-
ed upon at Tuesday nights council
meeting, at which time a special
committee was appointed to have the
matter in charge. The committee Is
composed of Councilman Cunning
ham of the finance committee, Chair
man Greer of the springs commission
and City Attorney Moore.
This action was decided upon after
consideration of a stack of corre-
spondence from prospective bond
buyers which failed to produce sat
isfactory bid. The bond market is
apparently not overly strong at pres
ent, presumably owing to general
financial conditions and the further
fact that money is needed in large
quantities for the handling of the
tremendous crops throughout the
country. At any rate the bond
houses are not biting very strong at
five per cent bonds-though the in
dividual investor looks upon them
with favor, judging from the mass OF
correspondence received by City Re-
eorder Gillette. Par and ac-
erued interest is the least the bonds
may be sold for and the committee
has no doubt of it's ability to market
them at that figure. AT any rate the
general suggestion Of bond speculat-
ors, to the effect that a five-and-a
half per cent bond would be more
acceptable, will not be listened to al
present.
Ashland is in better financial con
dition than most any town on the
coast. Her bonds are gilt edge anc
should be attractive to the investor
The, springs commission has a favor
able offer on one hundred Thousand
dollars of the bonds; and no doub
local people would be glad to sub
scribe for the other seventy-fiv'
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23
Council Ground
On Regular. Business

City council met in regular session
Tuesday night with all members pres
ent-also city engineer and street
and water superintendents and citi-
zens OF prominence. Minor matters
attended to were as follows:
H. G. Enders asked permission to
install a drinking fountain in front
Of his new business block and to dec
crate telephone pole as a barber
pole in front OF barbershop he is
putting in. He was given permis-
sion to install the fountain, but the
decoration of the telephone pole was
referred to the street committee.
Due to conflicting surveys and re-
surveys on the hills west OF the city,
Ross Eliason has been cutting wood
on city property under the impress
sion that he was on his own land.
He asked the council to get busy and
adjust the matter. 1t was referred
to the finance committee.
Eugene Walrad appeared before
the council and asked for adjustment
OF the difficulties of building a CO.
ment walk in front of his residence
on Factory street.
The street committee was ordered
to take the necessary steps for the
opening of the Barlow alley and the
widening and improving OF Almond
street with the dirt removed in open
Ing up the alley. .....
City Engineer Walker submitted
drawings OF the proposed Glenyiew
Drive and reports descriptions ct
cetera ready for the council to pro-
coed with the securing of the neces-
sary rights of way. These will be
donated by the several abutting prop
critics and deeds to same placed In
escrow pending early completion OF
the drive. The city does not know
as yet when finances will permit Of
the work being done.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23
Queen Contest
Growing Interesting

Plans for the opening OF the mid
summer carnival to be held for five
days commencing next Tuesday, un-
der the auspices of the local Ladies'
Civic Improvement Club, are matur-
ing rapidly and the indications for
big success are becoming more mani
fest each day.
The efforts Of the committee are
at present centered on the opening
night parade which is expected to be
one of the gala affairs of the carni-
val week. 1t is expected that the
fraternal organizations of Ashland
will turn out in force and the one
Fforrunate in electing its candidate for
queen will escort the ruler-elect in
the parade. 1t is the desire of the
ladies' on the committee that every
machine and rig possible turn out
whether decorated or not. Invita-
tions have been sent to the local and
| Talent bands asking them TO partlcl-
pate in the parade and number OF
special parade features are being ar
ranged by lodges.
C. s. Bosworth, director of public
ity for the Foley and Burk Amuse
ment Company which is to furnish
the attractions for the carnival, ar
rived here today from Medford and
reports that a large aggregation Of
residents of that city will be here or
opening night. II Is expected that
they will form a Medford division in
the procession.
1t is expected that Mayor Johnson
will crown the queen on opening
night at the close of the parade.
The queens contest is the center
of attraction still. The count stands
! TODAY:
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

1t is planned to close the contest
on Monday noon in order to give the
successful candidate sufficient time
to get ready for her coronation on
Tuesday evening.
The committee in charge of the
baby carriage parade has announced
that no restrictions will be placed on
entries of babies as long as they are
entered in vehicles. Maids, children
or any other person may accompany
the children, the personal attendance
Of mothers not being required during
the parade.
This parade feature has been one
Of the great successes of California
celebrations recently and vehicles of
every description are entered for the
occupancy of the young hopefuls.
The baby carriage parade will be
held Wednesday evening.
The carnival company will arrive
here Sunday afternoon from Junction
City and the work Of Unloading the
cars and erecting the tents and rid
ing devices will commence early
Monday morning Reports from
Northern Oregon towns where the
Foley and Burk Company has been
are very flattering 10 that organiza-
tion.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23
Special Auto
Trip to Medford

A. S. Ames' big thirty-passenger
car will make special trip from
Ashland to Medsord promptly at GAS
Saturday night to accommodate those
desiring to attend the performance
of Omar the Tent Maker" o play
by local Medford talent. The dance
at the Nat will also attract many.
The sightseeing car will remain for
the convenience of the passengers.
This is an opportunity to enjoy a
splendid trip. For reservations call
Mr.. Ames, phone 971-J-3. 10
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23
important Meeting
For Fruit Growers

meeting of the growers distrc-mem-
Ashland otherss
hereby called Saturday the
p. advan
Distributors for SELL
present advan-
the will discussed satisfactory
growers Please CO.
operate by attending important meeting.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23
Pioneer Dead
At Jacksonville

Willard G. Deneff died at his home
in Jacksonville Tuesday of consump-
tion. Mr. Deneff was born 50 years
ago In Germany and from there came
to Oregon In 1854. For Al years he
mined, managed and owned mines in
the valley. He was we'll liked ana
known for his honesty and integrity
in business transactions.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

The union services nj the Chau-
tauqua tabernacle were we'll attend
ed last Sunday evening. The atten-
tion Of the Ashland people is called
to the meeting for next Sunday even
ing and they are urged to be pres
ent. AS to the speakes, the only an
nouncement is that Mr.. Douglass win
not be the speaker. a., q.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

The Sunday school of the Baptist
church will hold a picnic on Friday,
July "a. All children and members
of the Sunday school will assemble
at the church at 8 a. m. sharp.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

Total Bancroft Bonds $204,2SS.46
It will thus be seen that the city
of Ashland has but $4,000 of bond
ed Indebtedness that must be taken
care of by tax levy. Her water plant
and her electric plant are taking care
of their own bonded Indebtedness
without burdening her citizens with
high rates. Her people are meeting
their assessments under the Bancroft
Act in a remarkably successful man
ner. In only four instances has prop
erty reverted to the city through de-
fault In the payment of improvement
assessments on the part of the own
ers. In view of these facts, Ashland
bonds should sell well-and they
will.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

The latest craze, white satin and
white felt hats, at Mrs. Simons', Sat
urday, 25th. Ten per cent or double
trading stamps on these hats. 17-3t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

G. F. Tilton and D. H. Yeo with
their families have gone up Rogue
river for their vacations.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

Miss Ruth Whitney left yesterday
on her vacation. She will be gone
five weeks.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

He will produce another novel during
the coming winter months.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

H. c. Emery and family are camp
ing at Longs cabin.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

Saturday, special ehildren's hats
for CSC, for one day only, at Enders''
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

Big reductions in summer foot
wear at Enders' big sale. Buy now.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

5 76,500.00
Bancroft Bonds for Which Property
Owners Are Responsible and
Property is Held for
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

elf Payne makes camp stools,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

thousand. A recent statement of the
citys bonded Indebtedness was made
by the recorder as follows:
Water Bonds.
Provided for by setting
aside the sum of $3.50
per month from the re-
ceipts of water rent
ais oo,VUU.oV
Electric Light Bonds.
Provided for by setting
aside the sum of $3.50
per month from re-
ceipts of sale for power
and lights .........$ 95,OOO.OO
Bonds the payment of
which - together with
interest-must be met
by taxation by the city
of Ashland:
Paving (street intersec-
tions s.............$ 0l,0OO.OO
Septic Tank Bonds. 100000
Fire Protection Bonds 100000
Main Trunk Sewer BIDS. 100000
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

$40 ladies' hats $685. at Enders'
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

Big clearance sale at Enders'.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-23

Oregon spends $5,269,O 900 annual
ly on common schools. Unframed
teachers means inefficient, wasteful
spending of these taxpayers millions.
Vote for Southern Oregon State Nor
NAL School.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-04-25
WOMAN, SO, DANCES
Shows Court House Elevator
Man Steps.

A very old woman got on the eleva-
tor at the court house yesterday. AL
Brown, elevator man, started up and
stopped at the second floor. When
his passenger did not arise to leave,
he turned and looked at her a second
time.
II am not going to get off this eleva-
tor until l find out who the man
that's running this machine is" his
passenger said.
Then Mr.. Brown recognized in her,
Aunt Maggie" Hore, aged 50, whom
he had not seen for a quarter of a
century. Mrs. Hore was "a years old
when she last was seen by Mr.. Brown
in 1889 and members Of the family be-
lieved her dead.
Aunt Maggie" showed she was very
much alive by demonstrating on the
stone floor Of the court house, some
of the dances of half century ago. 1t
was in this manner she entertained
many younger persons when Mr..
Brown last saw her and in spite OF her
eighty-nine years, she had not yet for
gotten the figures and steps which
were used before the Civil war.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-04-25
.ANDLtY COLLECTS
NAMES FOR ARMY
|Ost Office Official Assists
in Interesting Jig ible
Young Men.

EThe publicity bureau of the ma
ne department and the army depart
ent of the United States have re-
Rested the names of men of proper
He who are eligible for enlistment.
ne marine department wants men
|htween the ages Of IS and 32,and the
my is seeking enlistments of men
|etween the ages Of IS and So.
In order to have the advertising sent
here it will really do good, Lawrence
Eandley, superintendent of malls at
he Richmond postoffice, has request
4 that young men interested send
| cir names to him in the next day or
no. He will make a list of about
so names.
The advertising matter is attractive
bth for the army and the marines.
he marine advertising first sent out
A catalog setting forth in glowing
olcrs the chance of seeing the world,
ae chances for promotion and pay.
srivates in the marine corps get SIS
month for the first four years en-
stment. Unless promotion is re-
aived, they get SIS the second en-
stment of four years, and $21 a
ionth for the third enlistment of four
ears.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-04-25

dianapolis this week to visit relatives
day
Len French, of Richmond, visited
friends here Wednesday.
Miss Mary Duke went to Richmond
Wednesday afternoon.
The teachers went TO the woods
Tuesday evening and had camp
supper. Those who enjoyed the af-
fair were Hilda Marlatt, Marie Pegg,
Bessie Meadows, Alma Wagner, Vera
Crome and Caldwell Miller.
Mrs. Paul Lewis entertained the
ladies of the Progressive club We'd
nesday afternoon. Those present
were Miss Mary Starr, Mrs. Clara
Cain, Miss Alice Pitts, Mrs. McCon-
key, Mrs. Button, MBrs. Griffith and
Mrs. Lora Meadows. The club will
meet again in two weeks with Mrs.
Clara Cain.
Mrs. Omar Pearce and children
went to indianapolis Wednesday to
visit relatives. Mrs. Pearce also at
tended grand lodge while there.
Seats for the senior class play are
on sale at the store of Paul Lewis.
Mrs. Joe Outland spent Wednesday
in Richmond
Charles Ferrel, of Indianapolis. was
here on business Wednesday.
The Greene township schools will
close Friday, May LIST.
Charles Williams Of Marion, was
here Thursday.
Thomas Pegg, of Fountain City, was
here Thursday morning.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-04-25

came Thursday to spend some time
with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. William Horney are
the proud parents Of baby boy.
George Wolfe and wife will move
this week into the McConaha prop
erty on Main street. The Misses Will
ltams will move into the Wolfe prop,
erty
Miss Florence Beck and Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Johnston went to Indian
apolis Wednesday to attend the meet
ing of the Eastern Star
Mrs. Mark King spent Friday with
her stster-in-law, Mrs. Lucinda Stats
The baccauleaureate sermon will
be preached at the M. E. church Sun
day evening by the Rev Mitchell. The
class day exercises will be held Tues
day morning at the school house.
There are eleven to graduate from
the high school and nine from the
common school.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-04-25
FROM THE SISTERS OF ST. MARY
Grateful Letter Tells of Good Results Obtained by Using
Father Johns Medicine for Colds and Coughs.

We have permission to quote from
the following letter recently received
from the Sisters Of ST. Mary at Farm
ham, n. Y: The sisters who have
been taking Father Johns Medicine
are perfectly cured Of their cough,
after having tried several other kinds
of cough medicine without the least
beneficial effects. We are sincerely
grateful and would like to recommend
Father Johns Medicine to all as the
very best cure for the most stubborn
coughs and colds. Gratefully yours,
(Signed) Sisters of st. Mary. Farm
ham, n. Y.