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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28
Mlkmen Feel High
Cost Of Living

AS may be cleaned from an an
nouncemont elsewhere in this ISSUE
the milkmen of Ashland have been
hit by tie high cost of living. 1t
seems that the high cost of living ap-
plies to cows as we'll as humans and
it is costing more to produce milk to-
day than ever before. The milkmen,
or those represented on the price an
nouncement, do not make extensive
raises in prices, but have brought all
prices to an equal plane The only
rise of consequence is that in the
price for tickets in quantities. One
pint less for a dollar is the new rul-
ing.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28
Medford.D
Plan Loses Out

The election seeking to establish
an irrigation district in the Medford-
jacksonville Central Point triangle
yesterday resulted in the landowners
of the proposed district voting down
the plan by a narrow margin. Sixty
per cent of the votes of the district
were needed and the total vote for
the plan lacked but ten votes of be-
ing enough.
The election followed a long edu-
cational campaign which in the past
few weeks has been muddied and
muddled by strife between land
owners in the Medford papers. Some
of the big landowners did not take
kindly to the district plan, which
forces them to take water whether
they are bona fide developers of the
land or merely spectators.
Advocates of the district plan will
probably launch another campaign in
the near future, as the need of irri-
CATION is now evident to almost every
one, and the only room for dissension
is over the feasibility of the district
plan.
The Ashland-Talent district which
was formed last spring is steadily go
ing ahead toward the realization Of
their plans to put water on the land
in the upper valley. A careful study
is being made of every phase of the
proposition and an accurate knowl-
edge of the best project secured be-
fore construction work on a large
scale is entered into.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28
Murphy Takes Over
Ashland Garage

The Murphy Motorcar Company
has been changed to the Ashland
Garage Company and has moved from
the Plaza to the Ashland garage on
Second street. Mr. Murphy will han
die all kinds of automobile supplies
and accessories and endeavor to give
the best of service. The Ashland
garage has a large, light and we'll
equipped workshop. Merle Robson
will be associated in the mechanical
department.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28
Rilea Found After
Days in Snow

Thomas Rilea of Oregon City, a
brother of Mrs. Frank Allen, former
ly of Ashland, who was lost for sew
eral days in the hills between West
Fork and Mariel while on his way on
foot to Agness to. spend Christmas,
was found Tuesday and is alive and
doing we'll. The report of his safety
came around by Marshfield and Rose
burg, communication down the Rogue
river being down, and no details were
included. He was out in the deep
snow from Friday to Tuesday.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28
EVERYBODY.

o It is to tho interest Of every 4
9 Ashlander to attend the mass Z
o meeting at the city hall Friday (
o night and give support in the {
o organization of a rod and gun 4
o club with the primary purpose (
o of securing the closing of Rogue Z
o river to commercial fishing and 4
o the preservation Of the steel 4
. head fishing of the Rogue and 4
o its tributaries. The meeting Z
o will be held beginning promptly Z
= at o'clock tomorrow night. 4
o Several prominent Medford men Z
o will address tho meeting and by Z
o laws adopted and officers elect Z
o ed for an Ashland club. z
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28
Big Time Planned
For State Merchants

February 19 to "a will be mer-
chants week in Portland. During
the first three days will be held the
eleventh annual convention OF the
Oregon Retail Merchants Association
which, aside from snappy business
meetings and connective talks on
business conditions by merchants ana
lady visitors, will include original
entertainments, sightseeing tours
theatre parties, ETC., to be provided
by the convention entertainment com
mittee.
Reduced rates of fare and one
third have been named on all rail-
road lines in Oregon, Washington
and Idaho, and elaborate plans have
been made for a meeting of the mer-
chants Of Washington and Idaho on
February 22, 23 and "a. During
these three days style shows, stock
keeping and notwithstanding eX-
hibits. pure food shows, etc, will be
staged for the benefit Of visitors.
All merchants of the Pacific north
west are cordially invited to partici-
nate in business and celebrations OF
the week. It isn't necessary that a
merchant be a member OF any par
ticular association, the fact OF his
being a merchant giving full evidence
OF his eligibility.
Prominent Men Head Committees
Nathan Strauss of the firm Oh
Fleichner, Mayer & Co., who distlh-
suished himself as a director OF the
Buyers' Week excursion to Portland
is chairman of the committee OF man.
ufacturers and sales managers VINO
will have in charge the entertain
ments Of the week. The experience
Of Mr.. Strauss in affairs Of this kind
ia assurance that the entertainment
will excel any that has been ever
given before in Portland.
G. Clifford Barlow, president OF
the Oregon Retail Merchants Asso-
citation, has appointed a committee
Of retailers to assist in the program
Everything of a dry nature VIII be
eliminated from the convention ses-
sions. Snappy business talks and
progressive debates on business top
les, together with demonstrations OF
the latest business methods, is bound
TO keep all in attendance on their
toes.
Every individual firm in Portland
will constitute a member Of the en-
tertainment committee, and the cour-
tesies to be arranged will be innum-
cradle.
The last day for the use OF return
tickets is February 27. In addition
TO providing week of recreation
and pleasure. the convention and
congress will give dealers of every
community a chance to become ac-
auainted with better methods of do
ing business and with the up-to-date
expedients which are being carried
on successfully by the city retailers.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28
Breaks Wrist in
Fall on Sidewalk

Mrs. Jenine Rogers, while coming
down the hill near the Baptist church
toward the Vining theatre Christmas
night, slipped on the ice-coated walk
and fell, breaking her wrist. This is
the only accident reported as yet
from the slippery condition of the
walks and roads.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28
ElkS Make Children
OF Ashland Happy

Nearly six hundred children of
Ashland we're made happy at the Vim
ing theatre Christmas afternoon and
evening by the Elks Of Ashland. A
gift and bag of candy were distribut-
ed from a wonderful tree by a big
fat, Jolly Santa Claus. A short pro-
gram and the motion pictures round
ed out the event.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28
Millions Found
In Dead Letters

More than two and quarter mil
lion dollars worth of checks, drafts,
money orders and other valuable pa
pers were found in unbelievable let
ters by the dead letter office at
Washington during the last year, and
practically all were restored to their
owners. First Assistant Postmaster
General Daniel G. Roper in his an
nual report announces that the dead
letter division handled 10,839,890
letters and parcels during the year,
a slight Increase over the previous
year. One third Of these letters and
parcels, or 3,677,194, was delivered;
101 ,4S5 contained things Of value
without clew to their senders and
were held for claimants; 7,019,436
had to be destroyed and 41,775 were
still being investigated
In addition to the valuable papers,
with a face value Of $2,303,119,
found in unbelievable letters, many
contained stamps and some currency
was found loose in the mails. The
stamps and currency unclaimed, to-
gether with proceeds from the sale Of
articles of merchandise removed from
unbelievable letters, aggregated
$53, ,665, and $1,000 was realized
from six months operation Of new
postal regulation requiring collection
of 1 cent on advertised letters, max
ing the total net revenue $64 ,665.
Mr.. Roper says that the revenue esti-
mated under the present conditions
for year would be approximately
SIS, 900, which would make the dead
letter division self-sustaining.
To prevent the unnecessary ac-
emulation of letters containing val
liable enclosures, provision was
contained in the last postal appropri-
alton law reducing the limit of time
that such letters shall be held await
ing reclamation from four years to
two years.
On account of the large growth in
the parcel post business, experience
has demonstrated that the accumu-
lation of this matter at the points
designated for handling dead parcels
has become so large as to make it
difficult to find space for its accom-
mediation. Regulations provide, In
the case Of insured parcels, that
claims for indemnity must be filed
within six months, and 1t has been
found there is very little call for lost
parcels after the lapse of that time.
Accordingly, an order will be issued
amending the regulations so as to
reduce the time for holding such par
cells prior to sale from twelve months
to six months. Last year 1896, 161
parcels were found unbelievable.
Dead mail received by the division
of dead letters during the year con-
tanned 677,700 misdirected letters,
1875 unaddressed letters, 22S,700
letters held for postage. 10000 let
ters written on hotel paper by per-
sons unknown to the hotels, and
1O4,700 letters bearing fictitious sig
natures.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28
SWitchmen iniEaSt
Get Eight Hours

Local railroaders are greatly in
terested in dispatches from the east
stating that the switchmen on thir-
teen eastern roads have been granted
an eight-hour day with straight pro-
rata time for overtime. The railroad
arbitration board handled the mat
ter
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28
Saturday.

Oregon's assessed valuation for
1916 is $S7S,753,944, which is $55,-
731, ,0S7 less than the year previous.
The tax levy for 1917 is to be $2,-
699,25O, compared to $2,55O,OOO for
1916.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28

The Bergman Shoe Company Of
Portland is enlarging its output and
has added waterproofing shoe oil to
its line Of products.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28
A Community Celebration.

Although attenuated in the matter
of numbers but whole-souled in the
sense of joyous celebration of the
claims of old Father Xmas, the gath
ering in evidence at the residence of
Mr.. H. G. Gilmore, 2S3 Scenic Drive,
on Monday last when the united fami-
lies of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Dill, Miss
Amy Ramsey and Mr.. Thomas Hud-
son-with the Gilmore clan thrown
in as sort Of balance wheel-was an
occasion of family rejoicing and right
good fellowship not soon to be for
gotten by half dozen of Ashland's
convivial souls. The Gilmore home
was made doubly attractive by skill
full decorations with a view to the
beautiful and symbolic in art, at
Christmastide, while the festive board
literally groaned Gas Dickens would
say were he in the flesh) with the
creature comforts and delicacies suit
ed to the gastronomic capabilities of
half a dozen well-nourished and we'll
+proportioned devotees Of the culinary
department. To Mr.. Hudson was
committed the task of dissecting into
sundry highways and byways tur-
kew as tender and succulent as any of
the many that have been brought to
town this season. 1t may be stated
that, in an atmosphere of so much
geniality, 1t was, emphatically, an oc-
casion of that happy blending of the
feast of reason and the flow of soul
that has brought so much inspiration
and loving kindness to the family
home circle.
Mrs. ]. H. Dill-known the world
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28

Wasco county will eXpend $780,
900 bond issue the coming year on
good roads.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28
Ashland Homes See Many Happy
Xmas Gatherings Of Friends and Kin

Still the circle of pleasure is not
complete. AS a near echo of Christ
mas hospitality one of Ashland's
most charming young matrons, Mrs.
Shester Stevenson, was hostess at an
informal breakfast Tuesday morning
with the Misses Hansen of Medford
as honor guests. The breakfast table
was a dream.
Miss Amy Leavitt, young hostess
with Mesdames Harold H. Millican
and E. L. Jack as chaperones), en-
tertained her Sunday school class Of
bright. young girls most gleefully
Thursday afternoon, the 2Sth, and
all, both young and mature, took a
peep into the future through the in
strumentality of the wonderful men
tai science game, "A Mirror Of Life. !"
Miss Amy served bountiful and de-
liciously prepared refreshments.
Rev. Carnahan and Mrs. Carnahan
had gathered around their Christmas
feast, besides their family, DR.. and
Mrs. Parson, Mrs. Edith Bates and
granddaughter, Edith Emmons.
The g, w. Minis family gathered a
few friends Christmas evening for an
informal iollification, those present
being: Mrs. Minis sister, Mrs. r. w.
Hall of Harvard, H.; Mr.. and Mrs
Stuart Saunders. Miss Josephine
Saunders and John Saunders; Mr..
and Mrs. Bagley, Miss Doris and Ell
mer, Mrs. Dean and baby, and Mr.
and Mrs. Nims.
The B. R. Greer family and Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey Ling journeyed to
the j. w. Ling home at Medford
Christmas day and surrounded a
huge turkey There were seventeen
at the table and a bounteous feast
and most pleasant day made perfect
Christmas. Those who partook of
the Ling hospitality were Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Rose, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Ling, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Ling, Mrs. Butler, Earl and Houston
Ling, Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. Greer, Miss
es Lillisn and Elbert Greer and Miss
Eleanor Greer.
The Beaver and Yockey clans to
the number of about dozen were
the guests on Monday of Mrs. Eliza
beth ]. Calhoun at a Christmas din
ner and family reunion at Easter
ling's restaurant. The hostess is the
mother of Mrs. A. M. Beaver.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Yeo, on
Mountain avenue, entertained the fol-
lowing guests at Christmas dinner on
Monday: Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Yeo,
Mrs. Ivan Culberson and son Donald
Mrs. Gregory, Mrs. Cordell, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. 4. Yeo of Talent, and Misses
Bernice, Mildred and Jaunita Yeo and
Evart Yeo.
At the Benedict home on Mountain
avenue the following guests were
present on Christmas day; William
Benedict of Jacksonville, Miss Pima
Benedict from the Pilot Rock school,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Cooper, Oscar,
Ernest and Arthur Cooper and Miss
Frances Cooper.
A Community Celebration.
Although attenuated in the matter
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28
Three Days Offering
At Vining Theatre
Tonight.

IOmgnt.
This Thursday evening the Vining
attraction is William S. Hart, the
most noted portrayer of western
roles, but this time in new and
even more likeable role. Hart takes
the character of patriot who has
fought for his country and loves 1t
undeviatingly. He suffers the loss of
his gold claim through flaw in the
law and can get no help at Washing
ton from the country he fought for.
His boy dies and the shock partly un-
balances his mind and he turns rene
gade. A contact with motherless
lad brings him back to his old self
and he saves his fellow countrymen,
Friday.
Friday evening brings Sessue Haya-
kawa, noted Japanese actor, who has
created such a sensation in THE
Chest" and "Alien Souls" who is
starred in a new play, "The Honor
able Friend"
Saturday.
Saturday brings Lillian Gish in
Michael the Greenhorn." II is one
of the most lovable of her character
n
izations and is bound to win a world
of good comment.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28

over as Angelina the Poetess ss'--re-
cited several attractive literary num-
bers, while Mr.. Gilmore's contribu-
tions on a fine orchestral Clough &
Warren organ enhanced, in no small
degree, the pleasures Of the evening.
The guests separated at the sound
ing of the midnight chimes-sorry to
part and ready to meet again-as be-
cometh good citizens, enjoying all the
privileges that come of living in a
community with the now almost su-
perb significance Of being dry! dry! |!
always dry!!!
The first act of the triology (of
which the Gilmore Christmas feast
was the second act) was staged at the
cottage of Mr.. and Mrs. John Dill on
Thanksgiving day. The concluding
act will he given on New Years day
by the hospitable southerners, Miss
Amy Ramsey and Mr.. Thomas Hud-
son.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28

Tidings "For Sale" ads are active
little real estate statesmen.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. s. Butler enter
tanned at dinner Christ mas day for
the following: Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bar
ron, Mrs. M. A. Braron. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Radure Brown, Mr.. ana MIS-. Ho-
mer Barron and family ami Mrs.
George Barron.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. V. o. N. Smith and
son we're lat home" to Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Stevenson and daughter for
Christmas dinner. Tho cozy home
was attractively decorated and de-
licious six-course dinner served, tur-
key holding the place of honor.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28

The Beaver and Yockey clans to
the number of about dozen were
the guests on Monday of Mrs. Eliza
beth ]. Calhoun at a Christmas din
ner and family reunion at Easter
ling's restaurant. The hostess is the
mother of Mrs. A. M. Beaver.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28

On Sunday, December "a, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. D. Briggs entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. Monte Briggs and Mr.. and Mrs.
James McNair. A fine roast goose
was the rival attraction Of the many
useful and beautiful Christmas pres
ents exchanged among the members
Of this happy family one day ahead
of time.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28

At the Benedict home on Mountain
avenue the following guests were
present on Christmas day: William
Benedict of Jacksonville Miss Pima
Benedict from the Pilot Rock school,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Cooper, Oscar,
Ernest and Arthur Cooper, and Miss
Frances Cooper.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28

Mrs. Jessie l.. Turner and the
Misses Helen and Stella Turner Of
Medford were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Il Millican over the Christ
mas week end.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Andrews of
the Boulevard spent the fourth Sun
day in Advent and Christmas day
happily with Mr.. and Mrs. Wheeler
and their flock of youngsters, who
have an ideal country home near
Phoenix Mrs. Wheeler is sister of
Mrs. Andrews.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28

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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28

Mr.. Charles B. Wolf and Mrs. Wolf
gathered the Whited family about
their festal board. Good wit, good
will and good things to eat in almost
unsurmountable quantities were
there.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-28

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Newell reclamation news. [volume] (Newell, Butte County, S.D.) 1910-19??, 1916-05-04
Socialists File Ticket.

The Socialists have filed the
following list of candidates for the
various county Offices:
Treasurer. H. Kennedy, Arpan
Auditor &C. G.. Briggs, Arpan.
Register of Deeds-P. A. Thurlow,
Vale.
Sheriff-Curley O'Leary, Nisland
Surveyor-M. l.. Perry, Vale.
Clerk of Courts. E. Classic,
Belle Fourche.
Assessor--C. "A. Woods, Vale.
Coroner-F. +. Townsend, Nisland
Commissioner Second District
N. A. Barker, Arpan.
Newell reclamation news. [volume] (Newell, Butte County, S.D.) 1910-19??, 1916-05-04
Flax---What Variety

The best variety found in our
tests at the Highmore experiment
farm is the North Dakota Wilt
Resistant Selection No. 81, South
Dakota No. 29. The Primost,
Minnesota % or South Dakota No.
Is j. also good variety. Those
desiring seed MAY learn where to
ret il by addressing Professor h.
l.. Bolley. Agricultural College,
North Dakota. Or Professor {. =.
Bull. Secretary Crop Improve
ment Association. St. Antht ny
Park, Minnnesota. seeds OF other
field crops are grown by members
of the South Dakota experiment
association, Brookines, south
Dakota, but good varieties of flax
seed have not been increased "a u
very great extent as yet.-by
Manley Champlin, Agrcnomy
Dept. State College.
Newell reclamation news. [volume] (Newell, Butte County, S.D.) 1910-19??, 1916-05-04
WeStSide Prince 2O54.

Pure bred Suffolk stallion, will
stand for the season on Tuesdays
and Saturdays at the Fedde Livery
Barn in Newell and the balance Of
the time at my place six miles
northeast of Newell.
Description: Westside Prince
is chestnut in color: weight 1900:
foaIed in 1904. License No. 2O54.
Terms. $1,000 to insure mare
with foaI. Parting with mare be-
fore or after known to be with
colt forfeits insurance. All care
will be taken, but no responsibility
assumed should accidents occur.
Ira E. Conner. Owner.
Newell reclamation news. [volume] (Newell, Butte County, S.D.) 1910-19??, 1916-05-04
LOCAL. AND ~. >SONAL NEWS

| Get your shines at j. Barrett's
barber shop.
j. II. Kennedy was over from
Arpan Yesterday.
G. f. McClung was a Newell
visitor Saturday.
New Idea Patterns at the Variety
Store. 10 and Is cents.
j. Y. Barber was "a Deadwood
visitor the first of the week.
! have some good cattle for sale.
Inquire of Warren, the painter.
For SALE--Team of work horses
al Fedde's livery barn. Inquire
OF E. G. EIiason.
q. +. Farnham was Belle
Fourche visitor Monday in the in
terest of his candidacy for Con-
gress.
Ray Ely was "A passenger for
DeSmet, South Dakota last Sat
urday for visit with his grand
mother, Mrs. G. Z. Ely.
G. E. Livingstone. Ct. A. Fry
and X. H. Ely attended the meet
ing of the county assessors held at
Belle Fourche last Saturday.
For RENT 240 acre farm. Half
way between Nislapd and Newell.
| "a acres in small grain, 30 acres
ia alfalfa. Only Il acres to he put
In crop this spring.
Fred Dahlquist, Newell.
DIR. Clark has equipped his resi-
dence, south of town, for the care
of confnements Only lady pat
tents will be admitted. This
assures privacy and home comforts
when most needed.