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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23
Institute.

The teachers and patrons insti-
tute at Nell Greek Saturday, April 81 =,
was quite well attended. The follow
ing program was rendered, beginning
at 1880 a. M
Song, America by schools.
Solo, Miss Jillson, of Ashland.
Fl. c. Seymour, state club worker
from the Oregon Agricultural College,
spoke on Industrial Work in Our
Schools. Mr.. Seymour laid stress
on the club work in rural schools,
suggesting corn clubs for boys and
canning clubs for girls, and said that
students should he encouraged to
help produce vegetables for use by
soldiers, and in any case help make
the community self-supporting,
A duet was nicely rendered by the
Misses Morris of Nell Creek. followed
by a talk by Miss Blanche Hicks of
Ashland on "Rural School Libraries. -
At the noon hour a bountiful din
ner was served to all present by the
Parent Teacher Circle of Neil Creek.
"The Good Old U. S. A." and Go
lumbia, the Gem of the Ocean" were
nicely sung by the Belleview school
at the beginning of the afternoon ses-
sion.
Quotations were given by the pri-
mary grade Of the Neil Creek school.
Earl Fitzpatrick, of the University
of Oregon, spoke on Educational
Activities in Rural Districts" men,
toning the fact that teachers must he
trained and the value of community
meetings in bringing us in touch with
each other as teachers and students
During the question period, ques-
tions were answered by Messrs. Sey-
mour, Peterson, Fitzpatrick and Ager
A solo was then sung by little Miss
Moore of Belleview.
Superintendent G. w. Ager Of Jack.
sonville gave talk on New School
Legislation"
Some Devices Used in Education
was nicely explained by Eva Lane
Walker of the Central Point teachers
training class. Mrs. Walker illustrat.
ed her talk by several selections or
the graphophone.
A school rally will he given May I /
at Soda Springs. including several
schools.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23
Upper Granite Street Embroidery
Club.

The Upper Granite Street En-
broidery Club met recently at the
home of Mrs. James Mattingly, who
was the efficient hostess for the af-
ternoon, serving the members of the
club and visitors with delicious re-
freshmcnts. One OF the ladies said:
I'VE always have delicious refresh
ments at Mrs. Mattingly's home, for
she is such good cook" The fol-
lowing members were present: Mes
danes Frank Jordan, Holly, W. NJ.
Barber, B. W. Talcott, Harry Yeo,
DR.. Smith, May Alnutt, James Mat
tingly, Alnutt, Davis and Nicholson.
Visitors present were Mrs. Miller and
Mrs. Edwards, the latter being from
Waterloo, Iowa. The ladies spent the
afternoon in fancy work, conversa-
tion and good time generally.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23
In the Social Realm

tion songs in a pleasing manner and
reflected much credit upon their in
structor, Miss Anderson. Mrs. Ell
more sang variety of children s
songs, the lullaby deserving especial
mention. Mrs. Upton gave a most. in
teresting talk on the mission school
work of Portland, which she has been
representing in our city for some
days.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23
Auxiliary Club to Meet.

The Auxiliary Club will hold its
regular meeting this evening. Special
business will be discussed and all
club members are requested to be
present. Hostesses, Mesdames d. D.
Norris, II. J.. NcNair, o. Paulserud
and Rush Greive.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23
I. o. o. +. Anniversary.

The |. 0. o. f. will celebrate their
ninety-eighth anniversary with an ex-
cursion to Grants Pass Thursday,
April 26. A special train will leave
Ashland at 10 a. m. and a general ex-
cursion rate has been arranged.
All are invited to attend.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23
YOUNG MEN.

Young men who are going to bios
som out in their first long pants suit
should have it made to fit the figure.
am offering very fine assortment
of wooens at Sl3 and up, tailored in
any style you want. Strictly all wool.
Why wear ready-mades? | have cut
my profit so as to help you. Hope
you will appreciate it.
ORRES,
Tailors for Men and Boys.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23
West Side Parent-Teachers Meet.

"tot IbiuV oNVbt- II N''hVfH 'h''t
At the West Side Parent-Teacher
Association meeting last Tuesday a
splendid program was rendered and
officers elected for the coming year.
The following officers were put into
office: President, Miss lila Myers,
vice-president, Mrs Clement Sum-
mers; secretary. Mrs. w. w Cald-
we'll; treasurer, Mrs. e. f. Phipps.
A splendid musical program was
rendered by Mesdames Elmore and
McCracken. Miss Anderson, who Is
interested in musical work in the
schools, gave a good talk on methods
of teaching music in the schools.
Children of the first grade sang mo-
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23

The Wednesday Afternoon Club OF
the Presbyterian church will be en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. Jack
Dunn. 81 church street, next Wednes-
day, April 25. She will be assisted
by Mrs. Schwein. Mrs. Maxey and
Mrs. E. II. Bush. A cordial invita-
tion is extended to all members and
friends of the church.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23

Mr.. Doran, our genial standby,
filled the pulpit at the Presbyterian
church Sunday, very satisfactorily
Mr. Hoag, from Medford, who was to
have been here, was called to Seattle.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23

Astoria plans much improvement
work. Two hundred and fifty thoL-
sand dollars will be expended in paw
ing and improving streets and $780,
900 on sewers.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shinn enter
tanned at dinner, for the pleasure of
their son, Neil Shinn Miss Hortense
Winter and Mrs Ed Clark Of Copco.
Cal. Mrs. Clark has been shopping
in the city and visiting her friends
for several days She was very much
pleased with Ashland and says they
will all be over for the celebration
on July 4.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23

With equitable shipping laws and
regulations encouraging investment
of American capital in ships, Oregon
should become the home of many
oversea carriers.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23

A number of the Medford boys who
ioined the aviation corps lately were
transferred from the Los Angeles
training camp to the Omaha, Neb.'
aviation school.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23
Died.

Allen B. Gavin, in Ashland, April
%. 1917, aged SO years. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday
April "a, at 2 p. m. at the Christian
church. Interment will be in Noun
tain View cemetery.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23
Patriotic Gathering at Armory.

Patriotism was the theme at pub
lie gathering at the armory last Fri
day evening, held under the auspices
of the local Red Cross auxiliary
Mayor Lamkin introduced the several
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23
w. c. t. U. Celebrate Anniversary

The w. O. 7. U. will celebrate its
thirty third anniversary with prayer
and praise service in the Congrega-
tional church Friday, the 27th, at
2:30 p. m. The meeting will be con-
Quoted by Mrs. William Ashcraft, and
everyone is cordially invited to at
tend.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23

Albany is slated to have a cannery.
A chemical plant to use wood waste
may locate at North Bend.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23

Amity, Ore, is to have a vetch
meal mill.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23

A $4,000 business block is to be
built at st. Helens, Ore.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-23

Every Boy Scout should feed a SOL
lier.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29
JACKSON LETTER.

Farmers are busy sowing oats.
Mrs. Percie Brooks of Mexico is
visiting her mother in this neigh
borhood, Mrs. John Kesler.
Lillian, the little daughter of Mrs.
Lorraine Pitts, is visiting her grand
parents.
Our school bought beautiful new
picture this week.
Mr.. Schumann is very sick at this
writing.
The funeral of Mr.. Ed. Hall who
died in Mexico March oath was
preached by Rev. Atkins at the Chris
tan Church here Sunday afternoon.
The high esteem in which Mr.. Hall
was held was attested by the large
number of friends that packed the
church and stood beside the grave
where his body was laid to rest.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29
GETTING READY FOR
WAR WITH GERMANY.

Washington, D. c., March 81
President Wilson and his Cabinet re-
viewed in detail this afternoon the
preparations for probable war with
Germany. Every element of defense
was considered.
While no official statement was
forthcoming after the meeting, it
was learned the administration heads
acted on the theory Germany might
assume the offensive after Congress
acts next week, and prepare to meet
possible attacks.
1t is not proper even to speculate
as to the methods the Government
will employ to safeguard vulnerable
points along the Atlantic seaboard,
but it may be said the army and navy
have perfected their plans to cope
with any situation.
Before going to the Cabinet meet
ing, Secretary of War Baker author
lied the announcement the muster
out of all National Guard organiza-
tions in the Federal service had been
suspended. This makes available
$4,000 State troops called out fol
duty on the Mexican border, who are
still under Federal control.
Seventeen regiments in 10 States
are embraced in today's orders. Will
those called into the service of the
United States during the past two
days, the War Department has a
its disposal about $4,000 Nationa
Guardsmep out of total of 150,00t
in the country. 1t is expected tina
most, If not all, of the others will b.
modified for duty before the end o
the week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29
PRAIRIE LEA LETTER.

Mrs. Harry Erdle who has been
very sick and under DR.. Cornett's
care is getting better.
Mrs. C. H. Shoup and son, Samuel,
went to st. Louis Saturday and came
back the first of the week.
Mr.. Mechlin, east of Rush Hill,
bought fine Shorthorn calf from D.
L. Rogers; Hugo Doerge also bought
one.
Gray Hook spent the weekend
with Charles Shoup.
Mrs. John Doerge has been sick
again.
oat sowing has begun in earnest
this week again.
School closed on Saturday and Miss
Abbie Sullivan is preparing to join
her sister, Grace, in the Quincy Bus.
mess College.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29
DAVIs-KOLLING NUPTIALs

The Message clips the following
item from the Morganville, (Kansas)
Tribune, and we also have note
from Miss Josie Davis of Morgan
Vile, making announcement of the
same event:
At eight O'Clock on Tuesday eve
ming, Miss Minnie E. Rolling and
Mr.. Robert N. Davis, both of this
city, were united in marriage at the
NJ L. Church, Rev. E. V. Allen off,
ciating. The young people were I'M
attended. The brides dress was of
blue silk crepe de chine, and the
groom wore suit of dark blue
serge.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. August Rolling, of this city,
and has lived here all her life. She
has always taken a prominent part
in church and Sunday School work
and has a very extensive circle of
friends.
The groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs,
j. II. Davis, of Mexico, Mo. He has
lived in this community for a number
-ears and during that time has
made many friends among the peo'
pie. Like his bride, he has taken a
deep interest in church work and
for some time has been a teacher in
the Sunday School.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis are now al
home on the Silver ranch one mile
north of town. Their many friends
unite in extending congratulations
and best wishes.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29
LARGE HOUSE BURNED.

The fine, 11-room two-story frame
dwelling belonging to l.. T. Paisley at
Rush Hill was destroyed by fire at
II o'clock Tuesday forenoon. The
fire caught in the roof presumably
from a defective fiue. Mr.. Howard
who conducts a restaurant in Rush
Hill, occupied the building. He was
able to save only part of his furn'
iture.
The building was one of the best
constructed in town. 1t was built
number of years ago by j. B. Clark
and Mr.. Reusch, the latter one of the
founders of the town and after whom
the town was named.
The building was constructed oil
white lumber,-boxing siding, frame
and all. White pine is not in use in
these days.
Part OF the dwelling was formerly
used for school purposes. The Clark
Sisters conducted the Clark Seminary
there.
Mr.. Paisley puts his loss at abou
$4,000. His insurance was only
$500.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29

The Wednesday Club held at the
Public Library March 28 had for the
subject of the lesson Yeats Irish ORA
mas with Mrs. w. w. Bolts as leader.
Nature Study from Hudson's Green
Mansions" was ably discussed by Mrs,
A. C. White. Mrs. Charles Harrison
gave a comparison of Doria and Lilo
sha in Locke's "Jaffery" This was
the closing session of the year and
the following new officers were elect
ed: President, Mrs. l.. Roy Ferris;
vice-president, Mrs. G. e. Leeper;
secretary. Mrs. John Beal; treasur'
or, Mrs. w. l.. Reed; parliamenta'
Tiaa. pAFs. =. r. Locke, The retir'
ing president, Mrs. William Cleve
land johnson. with her cabinet, are
to be congratulated upon q most sue
cessfuI years work.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29
vANDALIA, MO-, MAN WINS.

Washington, d. c., March 27.-The
Supreme Court of the United States
yesteld day affirmed the judgment of
the Missouri Supreme Court in award
ing damages to VIM. ]. McWhirt of
Vandalia, Mo-, for injuries caused
when a Chicago G Alton train backed
down on him at an unprotected grade
crossing in Vandalia.
The jurisdiction of the State court
was attacked by the railroad on the
ground that it is in part an interstate
corporation. Justice Vandeventer,
who wrote the opinion of the court,
dismissed the appeal and assessed
costs against the railroad.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29

The Message is panied to hear of
the death of Mrs. Arbela Covey at
Laddonia The editor of The Message
had known Mrs. Covey since our
bOyhood. She was a good woman,
ever mindful to do a good work or a
good turn. She was 70 years old.
The burial was at Laddonia Tues
day afternoon. Funeral sermon was
preached at the Christian Church by
Rev. H. B. Rice. The interment was
with the ceremonies of the Eastern
Star and the Rebeccas.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29
FLY THE FLAG.

Jefferson City, Mo-, March 81
In letter addressed ITO the Schools
of Missouri" State Superintendent Of
Schools U. w. Lampkin calls upon
boards of education and teachers
turnout the State to display the Stars
and Stripes upon the school houses
April and keep them displayed ev-
cry day.
He further urges the annual
school meetings. April 2, to provide
for a flag stan either in the school
yard or on the school house. He says
that the Missouri spirit rather than
a law of the State should raise the
nations nag at every school
There are approximately 10000
school buildings in Missouri.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29
A FARMER STRICKEN.

Hannibal, Mo-, March 27.-As he
was advocating the construction of a
farmers cooperative elevator before
large number of people at Palmyra
yesterday, r. W. Heckler, a Marion
County farmer, suffered a stroke Of
paralysis from which he died several
hours later. He was So years old
and had lived in Marion County a
number of years,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29
THE SEPTIC TANKS.
CITY COUNCIL EXPLAINS

The question has been brought to
the attention of the Council at inter-
walls for several years. Complaint in
each instance has been made by prop
erty owners and residents near Salt
River, into which stream all OF the
city sewage is discharged.
The opinion of the Council, based
on legal advice and court rulings on
the same question in other localities,
is that it is the city's duty to provide
sewage disposal plant.
After a thorough study of this
matter, we have had surveys and pre-
liminary plans and estimates made
for such a plant, and have determ-
ined to submit an ordinance at a
special election to be held on the
same date as the regular City cleo
ton. This ordinance provides for the
erection Of a sewage disposal plant,
and a special tax levy for the term of
three years to pay for the proposed
plant.
The engineer for the Public Util-
tiles Commission, and all sanitary
engineers consulted, advise the con-
struction of the Imhoff type of plant,
as the most efficient and econom-
ical.
1t IS not practical to bring the
main sewers together, and for that
reason, II is necessary to have two
plants; one located near the brick
plant, in the southeastern part of
town, and the other near the north
east portion of the city.
The Inhoff tank is not rere-
sented as being such that the water
after passing through it, will be ster-
lie, unless there be constructed at the
same time, large filter beds, in con-
nection with the Imhoff tanks. Such
filter beds would involve an addi.
tional expense more than equal to the
cost of the tanks. The Imhoff tanks
as proposed, without filter beds, are
represented by competent engineers
as being capable Of Kidding the sewage
of practically all solids and offensive
Odors, as we'll as a large per cent o.
the bacteria. 1t is our judgment tha'
at present the filter beds are not Sc
essential, but if the Inhoff tanks are
erected, provision will be made 81
that if it should become necessar!
at any future time, the filter bed
can be constructed to complete tn,
plan.
If this proposal meets with the ap
prevail of two-thirds of those voting
we hope to be able to construct tn,
plant without making the full lev.
Of twenty-five cents on the hundred
dollar valuation for three years. Tha
is, that after the plant is constructed
only such levy will be made as i
needed to meet the obligation.
All of the data, facts, ETC., pertain
ing to this matter may be seen by an
one who will call at the City Hal
, and make the request of the Cit
Clerk.
We are making no campaign 70
this ordinance, but believe that tn
improvement will eventually have t
be made, and that it is good bushes
judgment to do it now.
Jas. A, Lewis, T. f. Hook, Firs
Ward.
. William Eller, j. H. Ballew SCI
ond Ward.
f. L. Johnson, X. P. Ball, Thir
!. Ward.
]. ]. Wood, R. N. Armstrong
= Fourth Ward.
]. F. HARRISON, Mayor.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29
MCMILLAN NOTES.
(By Roselle HaskelD

The Mcmillan Girls Basket Ball
team went to Columbia last Saturday
and played the Christian College
team that night, but their efforts
were in vain. They were defeated by
score of 20 to 8. Christian College
being a Junior College considerably
out classed our team, but the McMil-
Ian girls gave them a good game.
Miss Midi ed Johnson, one of the
Mcmillan faculty and coach of the
team, has put in the girls that are
most fitted for basket ball players
out of the small number that tried
out.
The STUDENT officers were elected
last Friday. The girls finally defeat
ed the boys and elected the president
for the student government. Miss Ell
len Machin was elected president;
Rodgers Hays, vice-president; Mar
garet Wilson, secretary.
The Mcmillan band and orchestra
gave a delightful program Tuesday
night to a large audience in the Nc,
MILAN auditorium.
]. S. Stoy is at the head of the
Mcmillan band and orchestra this
year, There are fourteen in the band
and seven in the orchestra. The band
is the largest in the history Of Nc
MILAN.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29
ELDER w. H. HOOK.
Makes Plain That He was Not ezra
zy''-Bccomes n "Campbellite"
Preacher-Leads Many to Tho
Good Confession"

Chapter III.-But / was perfectly
sane, assure you. You will prob
ably understand why they thought me
crazy-for joining what the people
generally called the Campbellite
Church. They meant no unkindness
by calling us Campbelltes in those
days
will say there and then the long
trail began in my Christian life. That
was in 1868, in the month of July.
was baptized in Grand River. Hun
dreds witnessed the baptism. But
they thought l went into the water a
dry sinner and came out a wet one, as
many were present who put but little
faith in me and less in the Lord Je-
sus. They went away saying, at
won't last long"
But in less than one year 1 led
many of them into the same place
where l was baptized and baptized
| them.
Many of them were faithful to their
baptismal vows unto death. They
seemed to love the Lord, and they
loved oneanother. feel certain they
loved me as their father in Israel.
Today they nearly all have gone home
and 1 will see them no more in this
world.
The first man / baptized, indeed
the first person l ever baptized, was
preacher. He belonged to the
United Brethren Church. 1t was late
in the month of September, 1868. l
shall never forget it. The water was
cool, almost cold, and as l went into
the deep water it was cold to me
and l doubted for a moment whether
l would get out of the water or not.
But l did, praise the Lord, and 9th
ers followed into the water, and
baptized them. Brethren present
said l was a fine Baptist (baptizer)
and l was.
In September, 1870, I was form
ally set apart to the ministry. l then
felt the need of an education more
than ever before in my life, and
said, 81 will have to go TO school il
possible. But they replied, you are
all right, go and preach the Gospel
And there and then began my life as
minister of the Word. My work
= gave good satisfaction, land many
heard and believed and were bap'
tized, both men and women" and
the work of the Lord prospered.
was constantly in the field, and l was
much pleased with the results, and
, so were the brethren.
All this work was in Harrison
County. l went from place to place
My work was evangelistic. had one
place my home congregation, where
l preached two Sundays in the month
for awhile Preachers were scarce
in that part of the world. One Sun
r day when l gave out an invitation
e for joiners one lady (whom l knew
D very well) came forward and mad
her confession, and then l asked he
when she wanted to be baptized ant
t she answered promptly, "Now." Well
announced to the congregation tina
: we would go to the River for a spe
cific purpose. She was dressed TO
d the occasion. Nearly all went to tn
baptizing.
:, ITO be continued.)
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29

II cholera breaks out among your
hogs and you wish to communicate
with the State Veterinarian, to be
quick about it, see one of his depu-
ties. In this county they are DR.. R.
B. Vanskike, Mexico; DR.. o. d. Grin
stead, Centralia; DR.. r. B. Buel, Van
dalia, and DR.. H. NJ. Reimer, Wells
vile. They'll lend you help at once.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29

Where is William Jennings Bryan
all these exciting times in prepare
ton for war? Have the jingoes got
him down at last?
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29

Vote to keep Mexico School Dis
trict intact next Tuesday. If you are
in the district, be satisfied to remain
there. Every interest considered it
will be best for you.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29

1t is proposed in the City Coun-
Gil that the keeper of the City Jail
shall be allowed GO cents a day for
the board of prisoners instead of
SO cents as heretofore.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29

Reed Burk, living 10 miles south
west of Mexico, received a new
Avery Tractor this week with which
he will do his spring blowing.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-03-29
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY.

Jack Stephens, Santa Fe mer-
chant, has filed petition in bank
ruptcy. His liabilities are placed at
$4,000; assets, $4,000.