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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-29
P0stOffice Would
Be Sadly Wrecked

The prospects for the mobilization
of the Coast Artillery Company is de-
veloping rapidly and the First Com
pany of Ashland is getting in readi-
ness for the call. The local postoffice
furnishing the first and second
lieutenants and first corporal as well
as three privates will be seriously af-
fected. Postmaster Kaiser has writ
ten statement of the conditions in
his office to both the first assistant
postmaster general and the civil SER
Vice commission in orderthat the sit
uation may be understood. Mr.. Kais-
er expects a strenuous situation in his
office when the call comes, but hopes
to overcome the worst of the situa-
ton by reason of the removal of his
experienced force and be able to de-
liver the mails without serious delay.
The Ashland public could assist the
situation materially by having all
their correspondents address their
mail to the proper street and number,
postoffice box number, rural box
number, or general delivery. Failure
to do these things will require direct
ory service. An experienced crew is
a bunch of mind readers and can
clean up large amount of this kind
of mail daily from memory. A new
crew will be compelled to consult the
postoffice directory, which entails
large amount of time that is prac-
tically wasted.
This is the most serious part of the
situation that must be handled by the
local postoffice. 1t is feature that
has been a problem in the postoffice
department of the nation for years,
and on several occasions the depart
ment has recommended congress to
pass a bill to require one cent addi-
tional postage for mail requiring di-
rectory service.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-29
Naval Recruiting
Station at MedfOld

In order to facilitate the naval re-
cruiting work in this state, Lieuten-
ant Blackburn, in charge of this re-
cruiting district for the navy depart
ment, arrived Monday in Medford to
establish a recruiting station. This
will be the first time that Southern
Oregon has had a station of this
character, according to Lieutenant
Blackburn.
Chief Quartermaster John Nord-
strom will be placed in charge of the
new station.
For the week ended June II, the
Portland office was third in the mat
ter of recruits taken in among all
the naval recruiting offices of the
United States, being surpassed only
by New York and Boston. During
that week II men were accepted out
of so applicants.
The Medford office will make an
active campaign to secure enlistments
from among the young men of the
valley.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-29
Low Fare Special
From Portland

Portland Oregonian: The Portland
Chamber of Commerce will carry on
active organization for the excursion
which is to be run to Ashland, July
8, to participate in the celebration
July 4-6 of the opening of the mineral
springs project and Lithia park.
Excursions are to be run from all
of the principal cities of Oregon and
of Northern California.
The Portland party will leave by
special car Monday evening, July g.,
and will arrive in Ashland on the fol-
lowing morning. The round trip fare
will be $3.50, with charge of $2.25
for lower berth one way, or $1.SO
for upper berth one way.
The committee in charge consists
of Lloyd L. Multi, ]. NJ. Scott, Frank
E. Smith, Charles W. Robson and
John E. Cronan.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-29
Local Militia
Anxious to Go

The Ashland coast artillery COM
pany, together with the other coast
artillery companies of Oregon, have
not been called upon to mobilize and
are merely ordered to bring their
numbers up to standard and be pre-
pared to leave at few hours no
tice. The national guard of the state
is being transported to the border and
the artillery boys anticipate being
called at any time.
The Ashland company, If called,
will probably either go to Fort Stew
ems to relieve the regulars there or
will be mustered into some other d.
vision.
A record turnout was present at
drill Monday evening and drilled late
into the night. Several recruits have
been enlisted, and the boys are anxi-
GUS to get into action. All Of the
company men are keeping in close
touch with their officers and the
local company could be entrained in a
few hours.
Seven companies Of the California
coast artillery were ordered to the
border Monday. In all probability
the Oregon coast artillery will also
be called, in which event the First
company of Ashland would relieve
the regulars at Fort Stevens.
The boys are turning out record
attendance at drills and will go to
camp at Fort Stevens next month
in first-class shape Most of the men
will put their affairs in shape so that
in case they are ordered to remain
at the fort after the regular ten day S
encampment period is over, they can
do so without their families or busi-
ness suffering.
An active campaign to recruit the
company up to the maximum is being
made.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-29
WEST PHOENIX.

Five deer wandered down from the
hills and visited the Corliss ranch
one day this week.
Prof. and Mrs. f. C. Reimer and
little daughter motored out to the
Webster ranch on Sunday and took
DR.. and Mrs. Webster for a delight
full ride out Griffin creek way. The
Websters will be guests at the
Reimer home during the Ashland
roundup days, July 4, 8 and 6.
Mr., and Mrs, H. II. Corliss and
little son Guy spent a pleasant Sun
day at Butte Falls, going over with
friends in a Cadillac car.
Theo. Fish attended the alumni
Hawaiian party Friday evening and
spent the weekend with his sister,
Mrs. B. L. Dodge, at Riverside ranch.
Mrs. Gammill has returned from
California, where she has been visit
ign her mother the past few months.
She and Mrs. L.. Aiming were Med
ford visitors on Friday.
Raymond Fish went to Central
Point on Monday to help his brother
Fletcher, who is in charge of Rev.
w. B. Hamiltons ranch near that
place. Fletcher reports that there
was no frost damage there and a
bountiful crop of cherries was har-
vested and disposed of in Medford at
good prices.
Ralph NorEs has gone to join his
company at Portland in response to
his country's call. The Mexican sit
uation has assumed grave aspect,
and this call for one of our bravest
and most popular young men brings
forth the hope that this trouble may
be speedily settled without further
loss of life and that our brave boys
will soon return to their homes and
friends.
William Cottrell of The Meadows
has purchased a new Ford and is
down getting his hay under cover at
the old Cottrell place near Roxy Ann.
Mrs. Cottrell and infant son came
down with him and are visiting Mrs,
Cottrell's parents.
Mrs. E. Calhoun and Miss Eleanor
Daily were Ashland visitors on Fri
day.
The Grizzly Hiking Club of Med
ford through one of its members,
Miss Margaret Daily, has declared its
intention of invading the peace and
quiet of our neighborhood to hold a
campfire and wiener roast in the
Cook pasture on Thursday evening,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-29
Billings Agency

June 30. Though they may be some
what noisy, no alarm need be felt, foE
less.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-29
Kansas Folks.

All Kansas folks will please regis
ter at Billings office. The 18th OF
July will be Kansas day and there
will be a fine program from 1O:3O to
12 o'clock. Everybody is expected
to bring well-filled baskets, including
forks, spoons and cups, for the lunch
con on the tables in Lithia Park.
There will be a good speaker at Chau-
tauqua that afternoon.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-29
Fourth Street Mission

The following will speak at the
Mission this week: Tuesday even
ing at s p. m, Amos Dahuff, Wedne5-
day evening, Miss Burnett, Pastor
Free Methodist church; Thursday
evening Rev. Nortrilge; Friday even
ing, DR.. Farquhar; Saturday, Rev.
Bogue; Sunday, IL a. M, Roland
Humphrey; Sunday evening, Hon. R.
], Edwards. Sunday school 9:45 a.
m, young peoples meeting at 7 p.
m. All are invited to attend these
COMMITTEE
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-29
Free Methodist Church.

Corner Seventh and Main. Sunday
services: Sunday school at 9:45 a..
IN; preaching at II a. m; class meet
ing at II M; preaching at 1880 p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday at 1880 p.
m. Strangers and visitors cordially
invited to attend these services. Miss
Rhoda Burnett, pastor.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-29
Obituary..

Died, at the home of Miss Carlotta
Banks, 345 North Bartlett street,
Medford, Fanny F. Beer, aged 50
years, June 21, from heart trouble
and old age. The deceased, who has
been a resident of Medford for the
past eight years, was a native OF
Romeo, Mich. She leaves daughter,
Mrs. Carrie L. Grant, of Ashland, and
an adopted daughter, Miss Carlotta
Banks, of Medford.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-29

The last meeting Of the horseback
riders for the Fourth Of July will be
Saturday evening at o'clock on the
Boulevard near the hospital. All
those who are going to ride will
please be present at that time for the
final lineup.-The Committee.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-29

A. T. Warner, one of Ashland's liv-
est merchants, left Monday for South
Bend, Ind, where his wife has been
visiting for some time. They will re-
turn together after Mr.. Warner has
attended to business matters in the
Mississippi valley.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-29
Trinity EPISCOPAL Church

Vicar, the Rev. P. X. Hammond
Holy Communion at 1880 a. m; Sun
day school at 9:45; Holy Communion
and sermon at II. Evening prayer
and sermon at s. Strangers and visi-
tors cordially welcomed.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-29
Congregational Church

Communion service will be held on
Sabbath, July 2, at II o'clock, theme,
THE Lord Sustained Me-; welcome
to the new church members. Even
ing, service at 8 o'clock, subject
Make Christ King" Sunday school
at 9:45; Y. P. S. c. E. at Z. A hearty
welcome to all.
REV. R. W. FARQUHAR,
Minister
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-06-29
AT THE CHURCHES
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First Church of Christ, Scientist.

South Pioneer avenue. Sunday
service at II o'clock; subject of les
son sermon, God" Sunday school
at 10 o'clock. Wednesday evening
meeting at s o'clock. Reading room
open from to 4 daily except Sun
days.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
SLABS PLAYER LIMIT
McGraW BIames Rule for Defeat
of Giants Last Year.
Twenty-one Men Are Enough for All
Practical Purposes Says Pitts
burgh carbohydrates Are
All Satisfied.

John McGraw of the New York
Giants never tires of attacking the FL
player limit, which is In force in the
National league. He laid upon it the
blame for the Giants failure to win
last season. No sooner had his men
dropped a couple of games this spring
than he came out with another attack
upon it. He claims that the Amer1-
can league managers have a big ad-
vantage over the National because
they are allowed to carry rs men.
McGraw might as well quit whining
and yelping, for the chances are that
never again will National league club
carry more players than are allowed It
at present, writes Ralph S. Davis in
the Pittsburgh Press. Twenty-one men
are enough for all practical purposes,
especially in view of the fact that the
league allows a suspension list, on
which may be carried all incapacitated
players.
The Phillies did not complain last
season about the number of men they
carried, and McGraw would not have
opened his mouth against the rule had
his men won the pennant, instead OF
being a dismal failure-a failure be-
cause of the policy followed by the
New York club in dealing with it's men
during war time rather than because
Of the player limit rule.
So far as the advantage of the Amer
lean league clubs is concerned, 1t
might be pointed out that most Of the
clubs in the Johnson circuit cut their
squads below 25 last summer, and sew
eral of them wont along on Fl men.
The magnates are perfectly satisfied
with the present rule, and they have
the final say i'll such matters. McGraw
stands practically alone in his conten-
ton, and he can't accomplish much
single-handed. 1t is not improbable
that similar regulation will be adopt
ed by the American league at its next
annual meeting.
The day of indolent idleness for the
ball player is past. Time was when
half dozen men decorated the bench of
each major league club throughout the
summer, doing nothing for their sal
aries except to lead an occasional out
break against the umpires. The mag
mates came to the conclusion that
money paid for such purposes was
wilful waste, and they cut it out. 1t Ia
not likely to be restored.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
PETE HARRISON is INITIATED
Newly Appointed Umpire Receives
Characteristic Searching at Hands
of John McGraW.

Pete Harrison, the new National
league umpire has received his initia-
ton at the hands of John ]. McGraw.
Sooner or later they all have to get a
McGraw baptism and it may as we'll be
now as any time. Harrison gave de-
cision on the bases which entitled the
Giants leader to a protest, but 'the
Jump" believes that he gave the play
right.
Walking over to the referee, Nc
Graw said, We'll, old boy, you've
tipped your hand, your homer" go
away, 1 won't talk to you," replied
Harrison. Yes, you will talk to me"
continued McGraw as he followed Har-
rison. II have been talking to UNI
pires twenty-five years and I'm going
to talk to you" Other remarks were
made-anyway Harrison now knows
McGraw.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Bibles on Watch Chains.

The devout in all lands have their
own particular way of giving outward
demonstration to their piety. In Rus
STA it frequently takes the form OF
wearing miniature Bibles as charms
on the watch chain. They are got up
in attractive form about an inch square
and three-eighths of an inch in thick
ness, and contain the first five books
of the Old Testament. The text of the
book is in Hebrew and the titles in
Latin. 1t is true that the book could
not be read without the aid of pow
erful magnifling glass, but that does
not trouble the Russian "unco' guld";
he places great reliance on the fact
that he carries the Word" on his per.
son.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
CONVERSATIONS

An officer in western reserve bank
recently got a package from a Japa-
nese firm and with 1t the following
terse information: 1--WE sorry that
we cannot prepay the duty, for which
please accept, though if we could DO
so without very much trouble and
waste time on mutual part we did So.
all of which may be somewhat politely
1umbled. though here's venture that
he had no trouble understanding that
phrase. for which please accept.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
GUM-CHEWING NOT POPULAR
American League Umpires Do Not En-
gage in Mastication Exercises
While on Field.

There are no gum-chewing umpires
in the American league; at least If
they do indulge in mastication exer-
cises on the field the movement Of the
Jaws is too slight to be detected. Last
year several National league arbiters
outdid all the COWS in Christendom by
the continuousness and emphasis OF
their cud-chewing; but maybe this ssa-
son they hare reformed,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Making Progress.

when / started out in business"
said Mr. Cumrox, 81 made it a rule
never to work less than ten hours a
day"
You have succeeded wonderfully
yes. 1t wasn't long before / ha,
built up a business big enough to keep
me going Is or 20 hours day."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
OPENING SEASON TOO EARLY
President Ebbets Making His Usual
Complaint-Plan Given for Re-
arranging Schedule.

President Ebbets of Brooklyn Is
making his usual kick about opening
the season toe early in the majors.
One way for Ebbets' Dodgers to get
in the game in mid-April would be
a schedule arrangement by which the
Eastern teams could play in the West.
Just because Brooklyn or Boston is in
the Arctic zone until June doesn't
mean the rest of the baseball map is.
Sporting News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
The Answer.


"Mr. Interlocutor," said the end
man at the Communicable Amateur
Minstrel show, 81 want to ask you o
question"
VERY we'll, Mr.. Bones. What Is your
question:"
why does the railroad company
always pick out single men for con-
ductors and brakemen?"
Before answer your question, Mr..
Bones" replied the interlocutor, I'D
like to ask you one. How do you
know that the railroad company al
ways selects single men for conductors
and brakemen?"
because no married man would
ever dare to slam door the way
those fellows do"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
In for WhlrIwInd Year.

Irving Kantlehner, massive left-hand-
err of the Pirate crew, Is In for q
whirlwind year. No portsider in the
National has more steam than his
Californian. His control is improving
and ere the leaves fall Kanty will be
pictured as a star slammer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
MOTIFS,
DIAMOND

Fielder Jones says that his team is
going to improve.
Witt of the Mackmen is fast becom-
ing a great shortstop.
Jake Daubert, the Dodgers first
sacker, is playing whale of game.
Cozy Dolan is one of the few that
can emulate Ty Cobb and get away
with it.
The real surprise of the Western
league, one might say, has been
Wichita.
Don't let anybody tell you that Al
exander has gone back" said Jake
Daubert.
Ruth of the Red Sox is as good a
pitcher as there is in the American
league to date.
Connie Mack declares Elmer Myers
the greatest pitcher he has developed
in sixteen years.
The Cincinnati Reds are showing
lot more spirit in their work this year
than ever before.
Roger Bresnahan once traded Pitch
err Hopper for bird dog. He Is now
ready to trade back.
George Stallings says the only club
the Braves have to dispose of to win
the pennant is Chicago.
There were more homers made off
of "Rube' Vanguard last season than
off of any other pitcher.
MilwsA zee fans" are enthusiastic
over the slendid playing of "Jim"
Thorpe, formerly of the Giants.
Bill Louden, last year with the Buff
falo Feds, is the talk of Cincinnati,
where he is playing second base.
Connie Mack has signed Captain Bob
Watt of the Columbia university. He
is an infielder and hard hitter.
Some players seem to get a lot OF
pleasure out of their troubles when
they are telling them to the umpire.
Walter Rehg, one-time Pirate and
Red Sox infelder, is playing a slashing
game for "Dave" Shean's Providence
Grays.
Elmer Smith, the youngster playing
right field for the Indians, is about as
timely hitter as there is in the big
leagues.
Rabbit Meanwhile covers so much
ground the Boston baseball experts re-
fer to balls as being hit to his Pacific
or Atlantic side.
A dispatch says that player Acorn
is making good for Connie Mack. Well.
if he slips in the big league Mack
might ship him to Cakes at Denver.
Roger Bresnahan's process OF walk
ing right through the association with
a bunch of mostly Feds does not seem
to have worked out as advertised.
Fielder Jones is still wearing uni
form and coaching from the lines. The
veteran pilot also puts in about ten
minutes pitching to his batters in pre-
liminary practice.
One of Benny" Kauff's good traits
is good sportsmanship. When the UNI
pire calls a third strike Benny" usu.
ally turns to the bench without show
of protest.
Eddie Ainsmith, the big catcher
Griffith wanted to dispose Of last win
ter, is working his regular turn foI
the Senators aga,l.
Conrie Mack has a much better
ball team this year than he is credit
ed with having, according to seYaral
Of the Eastern critics.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
According to Precedent.

"Now, this is the sort Of musical
comedy 1 enjoy"
"Yes?"
$50 far there hasn't been single
reference to dear old Broadway"
"Umph! Just you wait. The come
dian is supposed to be capering now
on an island in the South sea, but
he'll get back to Broadway before the
show is over somehow or other"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29

A New York Judge who refused a
man a divorce sought because his
wife was imperfect in everything"
said to the fellow: IF you are a
perfect human being, or think you are,
watch your step. A perfect human be-
ing" continued the justice, still bruis-
ing the head of the nail, would be
an intolerable nuisance"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Chinese Said II First.

I'VE need optimism In business"
says an efficiency expert. Old stuff,
brother. The Chinese thousand years
ago were guided by the proverb, "A
man without smiling face must not
open a shop"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Plenty Of Backstops.

The Pirates have unearthed a capa-
BILE backstop in Schmidt, from Cali
fornia. With Gibson and Wilson to
work behind the bat, Callahan has bet
ter catching material than Pittsburgh
fans have seen for many years,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Theory and Practice

A young college debater will argue
for hours that the pursuit of happi-
ness is better than the realization, and
then feels disappointed because his
girl refuses for the fourth time to
marry him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29

The handd hitter settles batting box and takes toe
ability time of this the American
Hamilton Well
Kooba
Cleveland
Morgdge Cuop
a owned by the Yanks
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29

bases his opinion this way: "Kauff
will be a better ball player under Nc
Graw than he was in the Federals be-
cause he will be more subject to dis
cipline. No ball player can do himself
Justice unless he is accountable to a
manager he respects"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
KAUFF BETTER BALL PLAYER
Manager Jennings of Tigers Voices
Interesting Opinion of Giants
New OutfieIder.

Hugh Jennings has voiced an inter-
esting opinion concerning Benny
Kauff. 1t is that Benny will be bet
ter ball player in the National league
than he was in the Federal. Jennings
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
THOUSANDS RECOMMEND THIS
RELIABLE KIDNEY MEDICINE

I wish to state that in the seven years
that I have sold DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root I have never known of a single Gus
toner who did not feel satisfied with the
results obtained from its use and speak
very favorably regarding Swamp Root.
They always come back and ask for it and
that in itself is a sufficient guarantee Of
the value of the preparation in the trou-
bles for which it is intended. 1t is splen-
did kidney medicine and take happiness
in handling and selling same.
Very truly yours,
LIENHART PHARMACY,
@. j. Lienhart, Prop.
Dec. oath, 1918. Norman, Neb.
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size bot
tie. 1t will convince anyone. You will
also receive a booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular ffty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Waited Lona for Chance.

Thirty-nine years ago G. Fl. Fowler
of Dennison, O., applied to the United
States war department for a Job as
caretaker of a government cemetery.
He got form letter saying his appli-
cation had been filed with 10000 9th
ers. He has Just received letter
saying he now heads the list, and IL
he wants a place, please answer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29

A railroad Is projected to reach the
top of Scotland's highest mountain,
Ben Nevis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
HahodY Home

You may have observed that when
some people speak their minds they
never have anything to say.