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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31
(By Otis A. Helman.) }

In the year 1851 my father, A. D.
Helman, viewed, from the top-of the
Siskiyou Mountains, for the first
time, the picturesque Rogue River
Valley. The month was June and the
native grass waved higher than a
mans head over the entire valley and
hillside slopes. He thought it the
most beautiful sight he had ever seen
and felt no desire to seek farther for
home.
The 320-acre donation claim which
he filed on for himself and wife in
cluded almost all of what is now
known as North Ashland, and a part
of East Ashland. The Chautauqua
Park and part of the City Park
were also his; but the point of inter-
est in this sketch-the nucleus of the
Helman White Sulphur Baths and
Recreation Park-bubbled and spark
led, and for many years flowed un-
molested and unused over the COW
pasture near the north line of the
claim.
The first to test the curative prop,
critics of the waters was one of the
early pioneers, James H. Russle, de
ceased, husband of Mrs. James H
Russle, who still resides in Ashland
He visited the springs, when in theil
original state, burrowed into thu
sand, allowed the warm water t,
flow around the afflicted parts anC
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31
1900 the place was equipped with the
present accommodations.

1900 the place was equipped with the
present accommodations.
While the resort was built more
for the purpose of providing pleasure
to the patrons than for any benefit
the waters might impart (there being
no real sanitarium conveniences), the
latter quality is always present and
many almost miraculous cures have
been effected. Inflammatory rheum-
atism and sciatic pains have been
overcome and cured by the hot baths,
while many skin diseases, among
them certain kinds OF eczema, also
stomach trouble, have disappeared
through faithful use OF the water.
A few of the many who might testi-
fy to the curative qualities of these
springs are: ]. s. Howard of Med
ford, George II. Roper of Petaluma,
]. F. Heard Of Medford, ]. p. Dodge
and Bert r. Greer Of Ashland.
Those of the younger set who could
testify to the fact that they have had
the time of their lives at the Helman
Baths would flood the columns of the
Tidings, and then some.
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Crater Lake.

SEdUcF l1ttht.
Beyond question Oregon's greatest
scenic attraction is Crater Lake. 1t
is among the worlds few great nat
ural marvels. 1t occupies the crater
of what was once a monster volcano.
The waters are beautifully tinted
from the lightest to the darkest blues
and green. The mirror-like surface
reflects precipitous sides more than
thousand feet high. Around the
rim tower majectic, snow-capped
peaks. In Indian traditioanry leg
ends this is the abode of evil spirits.
The awe with which they regard it
has a counterpart in the reverence
with which the tourist behods its
grandeur.
Marble Halls.
Caves, greater than the far-famed
Mammoth Caves of Kentucky, are
within a few hours ride by auto
from Ashland via Medford and Jack
sonville. The Marble Halls of Ore
gon deserve to be classed among the
country's real wonders. The United
States government has set aside the
tract of land in which they are situ-
ated as a national monument. Their
depths have been only partially ex-
plored, but the known extent classes
them among the greatest known
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31
Southern Oregon,
Ole Tourists Paradise

The development and permanent
future of any district, not already
thickly populated, will be determined
by two circumstances: First, it's
natural resources capable of being
brought to commercial use, and, sec
ond, the attractions of the district to
man, both as home-maker and tour
ist. 1t is often a question in my
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31

attracting country is peculiarly en-
dowed? May venture an answer?
First, one POSSIBLY more) strik-
ing feature of exceptional rarity or
interest, or both; second, variety
in the scenic beauties and attractions
offered SO that differing tastes and
inclinations will find satisfying fea-
lures; third, a pleasing, healthful
and invigorating climate; fourth,
general accessibility both into and
throughout the district; fifth, oppor-
tunities for good, outdoor sport, such
as hunting, fishing and camping;
sixth, such conveniences as supply
stores, auto repair shops, etc, within
easy reach.
Can any one point to any district
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31
BENZ. c. SHELDON.
MEDFORD

above sea level and eighty miles from
the Pacific; without a trace OF op-
pressive humidity-no fear of sun
stroke; exhilarating and healthy.
1t represents a mixture of the best j;
a fine compromise between the mo-
notonous sunshine of California and
the too humid climate of the Colum-
bia River and Puget Sound country.
The rainfall averages 2S inches an.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31

Crater Lake is a tourlsts's delight.
Passing the truck farms and model
orchards, the stock ranch country Of
the foothills, the traveller enters
upon one OF the most delightful
mountain rides anywhere to be
found. Along a splendid roadway,
through thick forest growths, out
onto promontories from which views
of exceeding beauty are unfolded,
surprise follows surprise. The gorge
of the Upper Rogue, Mill Creek falls,
the Natural Bridge and the Box Can
yon are a succession of attractions
each of which would be considered
remarkable in region less favored.
But all these are to have their glory
dlmmed by the grandeur OF Crater
Lake at the end OF the journey.
Outdoor Sport.
The rainbow and steelhead fishing
Of the Rogue River is known to the
disciples OF Izaak Walton throughout
the country. The small trout fishing
in the creeks, ofttimes within close
walking distance OF the cities, Is
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The Helman Baths

cured himself of rheumatism. Later,
my father and Mrs. ]. NJ. Mccall,
both now deceased, were cured of the
same disease. The latter was an un-
firing advocate of the virtues of the
water and sent many other afflicted
in the same way to be benefited by
the baths.
In the year 1886 a small bath
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31

variety enough to ward off monotory
but without extremes of heat, cold,
moisture or dryness. More cannot
be found.
Good Roads.
Jackson county has been the
pioneer of Oregon in the development
of a system of permanent, hard-sur-
faced roads. 1t first voted county
bond issue of $1,5OO,OOO, which was
carried by vote of more than two
to one. Legal flaws were discovered
which caused its rejection by the su.
preme court. Nothing daunted, the
county caused the law to be amended
and again voted a bond issue, this
time for 100000. With this sun
has been constructed one of the fin
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31

Vast chambers with a myriad of sta
lactites and stalagmites of purest
white, narrow passages opening into
innumerable caverns, byways, vaults
and rooms of the most grotesque
shapes, here and there pool of crys-
tal-clear water, again a brink look
ing over a precipice of a depth as
yet undetermined, fantastic shapes
and forms, all of marble whiteness,
surprise and delight the explorer on
every hand.
Variety.
Within a radius of eighty miles of
Ashland there is such a variety of
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31

Ashland, the Carlsbad of America.
Get that? That means the best nat
ural medicine on earth. second NOT
even to the world-famed Carlsbad.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31

mind which of these two is the most
potent. When one considers the
southern California that we know to-
day and the barren sand wastes Of
sixty years ago, the real tangible
value of assets that make for happy,
healthful homes and will bring the
tourist crop" is hard to overesti-
mate.
What Are Tourist Attractions?
A consideration of what assets
southern Oregon has to attract the
tourist should start from the query,
What does the tourist seek? What
are those things with which tourist
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31

Ashland's great advantage over
other watering resorts of the world
is her broad and fertile valleys where
everything good to eat is produced
In abundance.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31

est scenic boulevards TO be found in
America. 1t will be a part OF the
Pacific Highway extending from Van
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31

anywhere combining these desiredata
in greater wealth than has been Law
ished upon the sunkissed hills and
valleys Of southern oregonf
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31

scenic attractions as no district on
the continent, il in fact in the world,
can duplicate. Mountains and val
leys, forests and farms, lakes and
streams, surf bathing and mountain
climbing, intensive agriculture and
the haunts of forest Businesses, placid
lakes, turbulent rapids, lofty cas-
cades, snow-capped peaks and the in
viting sands of the ocean beach,
miles on miles of well-kept orchards
and forests centuries old long before
man is known to have inhabited the
continent-such is the variey of at
fractions offered; and add to that a
general beauty and delightfulness
and you may glimpse part of this
tourists paradise.
Climate.
The climate which produces pro-
life. never-failing crops Is EQUALLY
favorable for the standpoint OF the
tourist. Here is the bracing air Of
mountain valley, two thousand feet
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31

To Churchless Communities.
A practical scriptural plan to sup
ply your needs.
See Everybody's Bible Study.
j. M. BEAVER,
Ashland, Ore.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31

Ashland citizens clip more coupons
than the inhabitants OF any other city
It's size.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31

Peil's farm implement house is
known over all southern Oregon.
Its owner, Mr.. Peil, is a member
of the Shrine, and is noted for his
generosity to beneficial proposi-
tions.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31

Owner of the leading ladies and gen.
tlemen's tailoring establishment of
the city, known as Orres' Tailor
Shop.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31

Owner of "Crowson's," dainty shop
where confections and luncheons
are dispensed. He supports issues
not with talk but with the dollar.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-31

Owner of the Elkhorn Store, dealing
in cigars and sporting goods, and
always has a glad hand for every
body.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-06-25
new SPEED COPS
PRODUCE HOWL

The corps of amateur speed police
men. who have sprung up since the
recent announcement of the city coun-
ell that those reporting cases of speed
ing would be granted so per cent of the
fines assessed in the first four cases
reported and rs per cent for all there
after, has caused howl of protest to
be raised by the motorists,a a number of
whom have been apprehended by the
detectives and assessed fines. G. N.
Ravlin, secretary of the Commercial
club, who was brought before the mu-
nicipal court last week for failure to
have his tail light burning, declares
that he will carry his case before the
circuit court. Mr. Ravlin was assessed
fine of $40. He was leaving the Com
mercial club for his home, Truman
Butler accompanying him.
He declares that lie lighted all of his
lamps, and MIR. Butler corroborates his
statements. ''The light may have
Jared out" he says, "but it should be
taken into consideration that | was not
violating the spirit of the law or ordi-
nance, "
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-06-25
JENKINS PROPOSES
CITY SWIMMING HOLE

DIR. c. II. Jenkins proposes a munich
pal swimming hole for the boys of the
city. II was walking up the street the
other evening, after having heard Of
the drowning of young Glen Goodall, "
says DR.. jenkins, when | accosted
Laurence Blowers and made my pro-
posal to him. He thought it was good.
For the past five years we have had
annually a death from drowning. |
know how hard il is for boys to stay
away from a good place to swim. But
the sloughs of the Columbia are dan
gerous, as has been proven. have a
boy of my own, and | don't want to
lose him. And | think of the other
boys"
The swimming hole. as proposed, will
be built in the Lofts pasture in the
west portion of the city. A natural
location is already provided, and with
very little expense large pond from
three TO six feet deep can be made.
Details of the proposed swimming hole
have not yet been worked out. But it
will probably be placed under the gu.
pervision of some organization. 1t
may be that the Boy Scouts will be
given charge. DIR. jenkins says he can
easily raise enough money by public
subscription to make the swimming
hole.
A number of local citizens visited the
Lofts pasture Sunday morning and
looked over the proposed site.
MIR. Blowers and DIR. jenkins made a
tour of inspection over property west
Of the city Sunday. A number of
places were found, where a swimming
pool can be constructed for a small ex-
pense. Each of the men has offered q
contribution for the work. Chas. T.
Early has contributed the sum of S25
toward building the swimming pool.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-06-25
JAPANESE WILL PAR
TICIPATE IN PARADE

The Hood River Japanese, the men,
bers of which, through the instigation
of Yasui Bros, the local japanese mer-
chants, have raised fund of more than
5000 to provide for entertainment on
the Fourth, will participate in the
street parade. The many different
classes of Japanese, from the laborer
to the knight, will be represented. The
following classes, in costume. will be
seen in the parade: Laborer, mechsn-
ic, Shinto priest, swordsman, knight of
the higher class, knight of the lower
class. Also members of the colony,
wearing ceremonial costumes, will
march in the parade.
The Japanese colony will also provide
beautiful daylight and night fireworks.
The latter will be exploded at the chau-
tauqua grounds Immediately following
the presentation of the Mikado on the
night of the Fourth.
The fireworks consist mostly of eX-
pensive bombs, which will be hurled
about 400 feet in the air, when they
will burst, depicting animals and wierd
figures.
The Japanese have taken a great in
terest in the production of the Mikado,
and practically the whole colony will
be in attendance. They have reserved {
whole section of the open air theatei
for the night.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-06-25
OFFICER SHOOTS
|. W. W. in LEG

Night Marshal Smith last Saturday
night shot Lewis Jester through the
leg. The officer accosted Jester, and |.
W. W. by his own statement. in the
local railroad yards. He had been or
dered on the evening before to leave
the city, and when the order was re-
peated, as Jester reached to the earth,
apparently to pick up stone, the Off
Ger commanded him to hold up his
hands. He then fired at the ground to
frighten Jester. One of the bullets
evidently struck a steel rail and glanc-
ing passed through the fieshy part of
TESTERS thigh.
1t was about midnight before the
authorities knew that Jester was
wounded. About four o'clock Sunday
morning he was brought to the city
Jail, where he dressed the wound him
self.
Jester had been tacking up small
cards, bearing /. W. W. propaganda
literature, in the city.
Jester was arrested Sunday evening
on charge of vagrancy. He was re-
leased Monday morning and allowed to
90 to The Dalles. He declared before
he left that he would get even with the
local officers.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-06-25
ELECTION NOTICES
EXPLAIN BONDS

The election notices, calling for the
Columbia river bond election are de-
,scriptlve of the proposed SIS, 600 issue.
The notices, which have been issued by
County Clerk Hanson read as follows
"Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of July, 1914, at the polling
place in the precinct of name OF pre-
cinct to be written I'M special elec-
tion will be held in Hood River county,
Oregon, to determine whether the
county court shall issue bonds of said
county to provide for permanent road
construction to the amount of SIS, 600
to mature in 20 years. one tenth to be
redeemed annually at the end Of the
tenth year, no more than $4,000 to be
issued in any one year, and to bear in
terest at the rate of five per cent pc
annum, and the funds so raised shal
be expended in building a permanen
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-06-25

road described as follows, towit: S75,-
600 shall be expended on the road
known as the Columbia river highway
between the westerly boundary Of
Hood River county and the town Of
Viento in said county. so as to connect
existing roads TO afford continuous
wagon travel between said points.
(which election will be held at eight
o'clock in the morning and will con-
tinue until eight O'Clock in the after
noon of said day."
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-06-25
CITY BEGINS USE
OF ROAD OILER

The new road oiling machine, which
was recently purchased by the city
council, was put into commission last
Friday, the first work being done on
Cascade avenue. A heavy coating Of
oil is spread upon the streets after all
dust and debris have been flushed and
swept away. The oil is then covered
with sand and rolled. The machine hss
heater attachment and the oil is kept
at proper temperature.
The machine is being operated by AL
Cruikshank, while City Engineer Morse
has charge of the work.
The work of treating Cascade avenue
was completed Monday, and the greater
portion of State street was oiled Tues
day. The process coats the streets
with resilient and apparently durable
surface.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1914-06-25

You need bees or bee supplies. Order
them now when you can get them at a
bargain of W. w. Dakin, the Bee Man,
1905 7th St., The Heights. al6tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-18
Music, Art.
 Literature

roles of aristocratic dames. bEt ln Fine Feathers she recently return ed to a low comedy part
 Anna Held, the lady wno 5ust can't make her eyes behave-al- though, goodness knows, nobody wants her to,-was the daughter oE a French glovamalxer, who. when Anna was a slip of girl, failed fn business and left his wife and daurh- ter penniless. They went to London. where Anna worked at various frade1 until her mother died, leaving ths child of twelve to face the world alone. She had a good voice, and tried singing in the music haIls of England and the continent Her first big hit was a song entitled wont You Come and Play Wiz Erss'' Miss He1d's English was very lrorer- feet, but that made the song onir- the more charming. That song made her famous, and within a few rears she was star, whose luster has neT- CT dimmed.
 Miss Emma Carue, who discovered Harry J. EveraH few 1nonths arc. was born in Germany but came fa America at the age of four The fla nous musical comedy star he's been on the stage for twenty years. al- though only thfrty-fve to-day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-18
BAD BREATH
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
 at the Cause and Remove it.

pr. Edwaras' Olive Tablets. the sub stitute for calonel, act gently on the bowels and positively do the work.
 People afflicted with bad breath find quick relief through pr. Edwards Olive Tablets. The pleasant, sugar. coated tablets are taken for bad breath by ali who know them.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets act gently but firmly on the bowels and liver, stimulating them to natural ac- tion, clearing the blood and gently pur flying the entire system.
 They do that which dangerous cal onel does without any of the bad af- ter effects.
 All the benefits of nasty. sfckenins, griping catharties are derived from Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets without griping, pain or disagreeabIe effects of any kind
 pr. F. M Edwards discovered the formula after seventeen years of prac- tice among patients afflicted with bowel and liver complaint with the att tendant bad breath. Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are purely a vegetable compound mixed with olive oil. you will know them by their olive color. Take one or two every night for a week and note the effect, 10c and 25c per box The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus. Ohio.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-18
THREE FAMOUS
 ACTRESSES PASS
 MILESTONES TO-DAY

Three celebrated actresses, all of whom were born in Europe and all of whom have achieved their greatest successes on the American stage, ar rived in the world on the eighteenth of March. Miss Rose Cogh1an, who is Mrs. John Sullivan in private life, was born in Peterborough, England, sixty-one years ago to-day and has been a member of sstne profession for half a century Miss Anna Held vorced wife of Florence Zfegf1e1d, Jr., the New ork theatrical naagnate, and the mother of a charming girl who promises to become quite as great Q favorite as her mamma, was born in Paris-1et's see, how many years ago? Some Biographical works say March IS, 1878, and some the same date in 1877. Doubtless the latter date is correct. Ouf, ma chere, eet eez mos certainly. Elm ma Carus, youngest Of the eminent trio, is Mrs. Harry J. EveraI off stage, years ago to-day.
 Miss Rose Cogh1an's father was a publisher of gufde-bookss but her un- cIe, Charles Cogh1an, father of Miss Gertrude Coghlan.- a leading ac- tor. Rose was but a child when she the witches. in stAdacbeth-'' Her first London appearance was as lilly Price in decentralization of .Nfcholaa NickIeby. Later she played in com edy and burlesque, and at the age of nineteen she came to America with Lydia Thompson. but soon after join ed D. H. Sothern. She returned to England to support Barry Sullivan, the tragedian, in StAkespe plays. She was also in the original cast of that old favorfte. ssEast Lynne. Tn 1877 she again sailed for New York, and she has won her most notable successes on this side. For many years she has played the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-18
LITTLE RENNYS NOTE BOOK
By Lee Pape

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