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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20
Obituary.,

The late Daniel Chapman, who
died at his ranch home south of Ash
land September 13, was a native of
England. At the early age of two
years he came to America with his
parents, the family first settling in
Kentucky. This was in 1888. In
1874 they removed to Iowa, and in
1853 crossed the plains to Oregon,
being six months on the way. For
time Mr.. Chapman worked in the
mines near Yreka. but the greater
portion of his life was passed in
Jackson county. For twenty years
he was in business in Ashland, but
returned to the rural life in 1894,
purchasing the farm seven miles
south of Ashland.
He was married in 1865 to Sarah
A. Neil, daughter of the late Clai-
borne Neil. To this union were born
seven children who survive. They
are Alvin B., Minnie Edith, Thomas
D., Cora A., the wife of Horace w.
Mitchell, Elsie B., wife of Oscar Low,
Homer R. and Virgil H. Mrs Chap
man died in 1911.
For Ga years Mr. Chapman was a
resident of Jackson county, and in
common with the early pioneers he
endured the hardships and partici-
pated in the dangers incident to that
period. Daniel Chapman, grandfath-
er of the subject of this sketch, and
after whom he was named, lived to
the age of 10t, his father died at the
age Of 81 and mother at SO.
Funeral services were held on Sun
day afternoon at the family residence
and were conducted by Rev. H. A.
Carnahan of the Presbyterian
church. Interment was in Ashland
cemetery. The deceased was allied
by the close ties of relationship to
the Neil, Murphy, Tozer, Afford and
Dean families of this and adjacent
vicinities, and large gathering of
relatives and friends were present to
render the last token of respect to
his memory.
Mr.. Chapman lived quiet, unob-
trusive life. and reached the serene
old age of SO, having been born in
1881. He had been faithful in his
relationship with his fellowmen and
this faithfulness brought its reward
in the loving appreciation which
characterizes their memories Of him.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20
Christian Endeavorers Coming.

Young people, don't forget the
Christian Endeavor convention that
convenes here September 20 and 80
at the Presbyterian church Talk
about it, boost for 1t, help Ashland
make 1t a success for it means much
to our Christian Endeavor work in
the coming year in southern Oregon.
Every one Is invited to come out and
hear the splendid program being pre-
pared and to get acquainted with the
Christian Endeavor workers that will
be inspirational to meet. Some of
these splendid young people are CIV
ing their lives to this work and are
coming among us to give us Of their
richness of experience in Christian
Endeavor work.
The program will be out In a few
days, and all are invited to note it's
contents carefully. Don't forget the
date, September 29 and 80. All-day
programs for Saturday and Sunday.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20
PREACHERS ON FARMS.
An Organization Proposes That They
Work In Rush Season.

Topeka, Kan.-If the plan adopted by
the Clay county Ministers union is put
into action in the counties throughout
the state Of Kansas it will put 5000
skilled laborers into the fields during
the rush season. The plan outlined in
Clay county is set out in letter to
Governor Capper by the Rev. ]. Ashton
Davies Of Clay Center. Mr.. Davies
says:
During the month of July and Au-
gust the ministers are to work on
farms, going out to that work Monday
mornings and returning Saturday even
ings, just as our boys are doing at the
officers camp at Fort Riley.
ave may arrange to leave one min
lister in town, different one each
week, who shall devote his time to the
interest Of all the churches. The
churches will, of course, continue to
pay the ministers salaries, and the
wage received from the farmers will be
turned over to the benevolent boards
of the churches or to the Red Cross
society.
IF this plan could be adopted through
out the state It would send 5000 skill
ed laborers into the fields"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20
Propose Sugar Beet
Factory at Medford

Medford SUM- The Utah-Idaho
Sugar company has submitted a prop
osition to the Medford Commercial
Club for the establishment of a sugar
factory in the Medford- Central Point
section to replace the present Grants
Pass factory, which is to be moved
to Washington on account of lack OF
sufficient beets to operate profitably.
The proposition is business one and
the best yet submitted-but Is de-
pendent upon irrigation.
The company agrees to erect an
up-to-date, modern factory. costing.
equipped in the vicinity of $780,
600, provided contracts for 1000
acres Of irrigated beet sugar land in
the Medford valley. approved by its
soil experts, are signed up for the
first year on three-year contracts,
$500 acres for the second year. and
5000 acres for the third year. In ad-
dition the company agrees to secure
1000 acres here and plant it to beets
the yield of the total 5000 acres
in the Medford district together with
that of the Grants Pass and other
sections, being sufficient to operate
the factory the first year. The sue
cess of the growers is depended upon
to induce increased acreage in the
future. To show its good faith the
sugar company will put up a bond
of $4,000 to insure carrying out its
agreement and the building and oper-
alton of the factory.
Contracts for the 1000 acres must
be for three years, commencing with
the year in which water is actually
delivered on the land, or il the water
is delivered or ready for delivery in
the fall of the year, the contracts
will begin the following spring. But
the land must be properly prepared
the fall before.
1T is out of the question:" says
the Utah-Idaho Sugar company in its
proposal, "to consider the erection OF
a sugar factory in your valley with
the present irrigation systems. as the
water supply is inadequate. The sue
cess of the proposed district NAV
solve this problem. OF course, we
cannot hold open this proposition in
definitely. and unless the water is
actually delivered upon the land in
sufficient quantity to take care of
the irrigation Of the 5000 acres above
mentioned by 1920, we would want
the privilege or reconsidering this
proposition"
The company will pay the top price
for beets on the profit sharing plan
recently put into operation, where
profits are divided between factory
and grower, and the grower. in ad-
dition to the regular price for his
beets. gets bonus from the profits.
Eve cannot afford to make an
other costly mistake and locate a
factory in an unirigated district" de-
clared Assistant General Manager
Merrill Nibley 1--WE must make a
success of the next factory both for
and for the farmers. The
Rogue river valley has ideal climate
and soil conditions for beet culture
all that is lacking is the water.
Given the water, and If the farmer
does not care to raise the beets him
self, he can easily rent his land at
good profit. But irrigation is the
first essential, You have abundant
sources available-but they must be
utilized before you can figure upon
such industries"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20
Modern Woodmen to Meet.

The Modern Woodmen of America
Lodge No. 6565 will meet October 2
in the Moose hall, All members of
the woodcraft are requested to be
present to vote on the referendum of
the patriotic assessment of 10 cents
on SIS to legally pay death certificates
of our neighbors who have gone to
war. Neighbors, be patriotic and at
tend this meeting. E. X HALL,
Venerable Counsel.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20
Teacbers-SchooI Board.

The teachers Of the Junior high
school entertained the teachers OF
Ashland schools and the members Of
the school board and their wives at
the Junior high school yesterday af-
ternoon. The meeting was an in
formal "get-together" affair, much
enjoyed by all those present. A
melon feed was feature of the meet
ing.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

Miss Ruth Wilson was the guest Of
honor at a delightful dinner party
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Ernst,
on the Boulevard. Wednesday even
ing. Miss Wilson leaves soon to re-
sumo her studies at the University
of Oregon. Those present were:
Mesdames Elizabeth Wilson, Helen
Bowman of Montana, Messrs. ]. H.
Wilson, C, H Ernst, and the Misses
Ruth and Naomi Wilson.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20
Ann Pennington has started on IL

Ann Pennington has started on the
production of her second Famous
Players picture of this season. She
is under the direction of Edward Dill
lion, who recently Joined the Famous
Players staff, coming from the Tri-
angle corporation. The new vehicle
is to be the fluffiest of fluffy come
dies and Miss Pennington is plan
ming to take some of the girls of the
Midnight Frolic" before the camera
If she can find any willing to get
up early enough in the morning
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20
win Lecture on Christian Science.

There will be free lecture on
Christian Science. by Clarence w.
Chadwick of Omaha, Neb., member
of the Board of Lectureship Of the
Mother Church. the First Church of
Christ. Scientist. in Boston, Mass, in
the Elks Temple Monday evening,
September "a. 1917, at 5 o'clock.
The general public is cordially in
vited to attend.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

Clara Williams, the former Tri-
angle star, has not signed with Pathe
as was the report, but is still with
the Paralta company, where she is
now engaged upon her first story for
that organization. Miss Williams en-
joys the unique distinction of being
allowed to refuse any story presented
to her providing she does not like it..
Clara is easy to get along with, but
she knows what she likes, so now
that she has started, it must be a
good story.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20
A Huae Dinner Can.

whats that?" asked the visitor. in
dicating a gasometer.
"Dinna KEN" replied the Scot
Some can, too" was the astonished
reioinder. "You must have communal
dinners in this town. Youths Com
panion.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

A "still" photograph of Violet Mer-
'sereau, Bluebird star, did its best to
save the life of Fred P. Richardson,
of Toronto, Canada, who enlisted,
went to the front in France, and was
wounded. The photograph was per-
forated by several chunks of lead,
five holes showing in the picture. The
holes in Mr.. Richardson have healed
and he is presumably back on the fir
ing line; but he sent proof of his 10y
atty to Miss Mersereau in the photo
graph and letter to Bluebird. The
publicity department has the proof.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

The celluloid Rialto is humming
with the announcement that Roscoe
Fatty" Arbuckle, the Paramount
comedian, has just sent small vol
ume of original verses to the pub
fishers. They are not limericks, by
the way. Indeed, to reveal the actual
truth, Fatty has been courting the
tragic muse. The volume will reach
the bookstands about Christmas.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

For the first time in its history the
California State Fair association has
set aside day in honor Of a motion
picture star. Friday, September IA,
having been duly named as Helen
Holmes day." The dainty and dar-
ing Signal actress will start the two
engines that are scheduled to make
a head-on collision for the benefit
of fair patrons.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20
Within the Limit.

Biton-Aren't you spending too
much?
Mrs. Bilton.-No. dear; you don't
make enough for me to do that.-Life.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20
Hayrack Ride.

A number of young people from
the Christian Sunday school went out
east OF town for a hayrack ride on
Friday evening. An old-fashioned
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

The final scenes of "The World
for Sale" j. Stuart Blackton's Para
mount feature. adapted from Sir Gill
bert Parker's novel, have been COM
pleted. In the part of Ingolby, Con-
way Tearle is said to surpass any
work he has done previously on stage
or screen.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

The divorce case of Edith X. Accord.
wife of Art Acordr has been called
off. The alimony question will be
settled out of court. Mrs. Accord is
known professionally as Edith Ster-
ling. Art Accord, who gained fame
as a cowboy actor, is now playing in
the Theda Bara company
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

Jack Kerrigan is still lying in a
Santa Barbara, CAL, hospital and will
continue to do so until the break in
his leg knits The accident was caus-
ed by his horse stepping in a hole
and throwing him. 1t was sheer bad
luck. for the popular Jack is one of
the best riders in the game.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

Anita King is nearing the compile
tion Of her first Mutual feature, in
which she plays a Western type of
girl and in which there is much
horseback riding and gun play Joe
Ryan is her leading man.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

Crane Wilbur has completed his
Art Drama contract. His plans now
hover between a previously arranged
tour OF the states and motion picture
theatres and vacation trip to New
York.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20
Movie Matters

Probably for the first time in
screen history leading motion pic
ture DIRECTOR R. A. Walsh, will di-
rect his own equally noted brother,
George Walsh. in feature in process
of construction at the big William
Fox studios in Hollywood, Cal. Un-
usual interest will attach to the pro-
duction because of the alliance of
the two Washes on single work.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

More good news! Mary Pickford
is about half way through her pro-
duction of "The Little Princess" and
children of all ages are looking for
ward to its release. 1t is one of the
most human stories ever written and
the part is typical Mary Pickford
one
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

Roscoe Fatty" Arbuckle has Just
received through the United States
mail bid of $50 for his old brown
hat. The offer comes from an en-
thusiatic fan in Peoria, ILL.,, and Fat
ty has taken it under consideration.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

Chrome iron is reported discovered
in John Day valley.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

Folly is the one thing that all per
sons wish to cover up and that none
can conceal.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

St. Helens plans $1,000 harbor i'm
provement.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

Oregon has a woman paving con-
tractor-Mrs. F. NJ. Travis of Albany
Burned-out Sumpter needs help
clothes, money. furniture, anything.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20

Phone news items to the Tidings.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-20
MODERN WARSH|PS
And the Brave Old Wooden Fight.
ers Of a Century Ago.
THEIR BIG GUNS COMPARED.

The Old Constitutions Twenty four
Founders Were Great Cannon, but =
Modern Monster Gun Could Fire One
Of Them Bodily Ten Miles.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-05

that promised land. Mr.. O'Hara's
health which has been poor for some
time has greatly improved and he is
looking much better.
Miss Luella Higgins of the Mccoy
store returned Wednesday from a
short trip during which she visited
relatives at Carpio and Berthold.
The Independent Meat Market has
moved into the rooms formerly occu-
pied by Bert Plowman in the Doloff
block, two doors nearer Central ave-
nue..
Dalton Mcdonald, of Towner, for
mer county superintendent of Nc
Henry county, was among the distin-
guished visitors to the big meeting of
educators here this week.
State Superintendent of Public In
struction N. C. Macdonald, Of Bis
marck, is in the city this week in at
tendance at the meeting Of the N. w.
E. A.
Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Skadeland of
Norwich, who have occupied apart
ments in the Anderson block during
the winter while their children were
attending school, moved back to their
Norwich farm last Saturday.
Henry o. Nelson, who formerly
farmed the John Johnson place on
Route 3, has moved his family and
farming equipment to a splendid quar-
ter section which he homesteaded near
walton, south Of Makoti.
"Pat" Calvin, famed as Burlington's
first Norwegian blacksmith, was
Minot visitor today, coming down to
attend the school officers meeting.
Mr. Calvin recently received news Of
the death of his only brother, horse
dealer, living in the southern part of
Wales.
C. L. Tscharner has leased the two
upper floors of the Robbins block on
South Main street and has fitted them
up with a splendid line of handsome
fixtures with view to conducting
rooming house. Many of the rooms
are equipped with bath. Mr.. Tschar-
ner is an experienced hotel man and
the 80 rooms of his new hostelry will
keep him busily engaged and be high
ly remunerative.
Prof. Hollis, lecturer in the extern
sion department of the State Agricul-
tural college of Fargo, passed thru the
city Monday on his way from Ignite
to Pembina. Prof Hollis informed
representative of the Independent that
the districts adjoining Ignite have
consolidated with the town schools,
some AZ sections bein comprised within
the boundaries of the new district. At
a special election held last week the
sum Of $4,000 was voted for new
equipment, additions and maintenance.
F. ]. Steffeck, formerly deputy sup
erintendent of Ward county schools
under the Warren administration and
now serving his third term as super
intendent of the Mckenzie county
schools is bringing the schools of that
section into high state Of efficiency.
When he took charge they were so
large that the influence of the schools
was practically negligible. He has sue
ceeded in splitting these large dis
tricts up into smaller compass and
getting them organized into smaller
and more efficient units.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-05
II
Stores

F. H. Moeller, who owns the proper
ty at the corner of Sixth Avenue N.
E. and Third street, has completed the
work of remodeling the structure and
the painters are now busily engaged
in putting on the finishing touches.
The building now presents a fine APP
pearance and the grocery operated by
N. c. Nelson and the meat market
conducted by John Scheur are much
better prepared to care for their rap
idly growing business. The only thing
to mar the pleasure of North Siders
is the fact that Scheur had agreed to
give grand ball in his quarters be-
fore he placed his fixtures, and as
consequence they say that number
Of young ladies are considerably
unified" or "peeved."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-05

railroad commission regarding mat
ters pertaining to extensions, service
and other details concerning the oper-
alton of his company. Mrs. Giesel-
man accompanied her husband and re-
manned for few days to have some
dental work attended to.
Mr.. and Mrs. James O'Hara of Don
nybrook passed thru the city Monday
on their return home from an extend
ed trip thru the west. They spent
several months in California and are
loud in their praise of the wonders of
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-05
.MlNOT And VICINITY

ASs. Mae Goldberg, the efficient
clerk in District Court Clerk Hender-
sons Office, is seriously i'll at her home
this week.
Henry Gieselman, of Donnybrook,
manager of the Renville County Tel
ephone Co., one of the largest farmer
lines in the state, was in the city the
first Of the week for the purpose of
comforting with the members of the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-05

WANTED-Position by man and wife
on farm. No children. j. w. Ber-
cav, Minot, N. D., Gen. Del. til
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-05

WANTED-Pasture for ten head of
stock. M. E. Begley, Minot, N. D.
4-5-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-05

The Walker Mine will be run Mon
days and Tuesdays from now until
further notice. E. r. Walker, Prop.
4-5-t2+
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-05

FOR SALE-Three saddle ponies. j.
B. Reed, Minot, N. D. 4-5-tf
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-03
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

Liverpool, Nov. g. Cotton spot
quiet; prices lower. Good mlddlng
81 90; middling 21.27; low middling
PITT; good ordinary 1882; ordinary
1882.
!. Sales 5000 bales, including 2,100
A. ,erican; receipts 27,300 bales, an
~ lerican.
Features closed quiet. New con-
tracts:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-03

FOR HEADACHE, NEURALGIA,
AND INWARD FEVERS
try Hollan's Headache Tablets. Price
10c and 25c per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-03
WEEKLY DANCE FOR
ARMY AND RAvY

The regular weekly dance under the
auspices of the Army and Navy ne
Activities Committee will be given at
o'clock tonight in the Keyser audi
torium, for the men of the army and
navy, their friends, and any civilians
who wish to attend.
AS the entertainments progress
they become more and more popular,
until it has been necessary to request
spectators, those who attend the dance
merely as on1ookers, to occupy the
balconies. No children under 16 years
of age will be permitted to dance.
There are no charges for admission,
and none for checking hats, though
tips for this latter service are given
to the Red Cross Christmas Fund.
The checking bca1k is conducted by
the ladies of the Red Cross, and any
tips go toward the work Of this or
ganization.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-03
TIDES UNUSUALLY
LOW ON FRIDAY

One of the lowest tides in many
months was reported yesterday, fall
of about four feet being claimed.
The northeast winds, which prevailed
during the entire day, are said to
have been the reason for the low wa
ter.
Parties who made trip to Ferry
Pass and to Escambia bridge to try
their hand for fresh and salt water
trout came back in the late afternoon
disappointed lot. 81 never did see
the water so low" said one of them.
t1n fact, there was no water at some
spots where in the past we have actu-
ally fished and caught trout. It was
the lowest and the quickest fall I can
remember, and it was too muddy for
fishing, which were the main reasons
why we brought back 20 or so, small
days sport"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-03
JACKSONVILLE MARKET

Jacksonville, Nov. 2+The spiri
market was steady at 491A with sale
of 70 casks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-03
NEW YORK COTTON.

New York, Nov. 1.-The cotton
market showed steadier tone early
today. The firmer ruling of the stock
market was considered an encourag-
ing feature, while Washington ad.
vices were rather more optimistic as
to Italian affairs and there was good
deal of covering after the sharp break
of yesterday. The market opened
steady at an advance of to 5 points
and sold about 20 to 80 points net
higher after the call with December
touching 27.3S and January 26.74
Liverpool was buyer and there was
q fairly active demand from Wall
street and local sources, with the adj
vance meeting scattered selling on
reports of good picking weather in
the south.
Mid-morning reactions of 10 OF
IL points were attributed to a renew
al of scattered Wall street selling,
but the volume of business tapered
off on the decline and the market was
generally steady owing to the bullisE
average Of Southern spot advices.
Frices at midday were about 20 to 80
points net higher, with December
selling at 27.38 and January at 1866.
C0ffon closed steady