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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
Myrtles Plantation

late Fergus HARRISON aud cousin OF
Parish Assessor Bertrand HARRISON: a
good old parish name, and highly con.
neeted Her husband the late Harry
NJ Williams, was ane scholar and
conducted a school In 81. Francisvills
for years after the war, before taking
up planting. Their children are Harry
NJ, Samuel. surget Misses Lucille,
I.lRtot, zuleika, and Jeanne
Mrs. williams. assisted by her eldest
son. manages the place, aud is success
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

The residence M Oakley" does not
boast architectural beauty bui rests
ita claim for distinction upon It's age
and historic associations, being one OF
the few houses remaining that were
built under the OLD Spanish grants.
Erected prior 10 lsl2. Tor strength,
durability and comfort. II retains those
characteristics uulmpaifea with the
charm of age added thereto Set amidst
les beautiful surroundings IL IL lovely
old home. but situated some distance
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
Oakley Plantation

and n sister. Mrs. Cora NJ. Keller. In
berkeley. California Mrs Keller Is
the widow O! Prof keeler. an astron'
omer, Lick Observatory One brother,
William bowman Matthews, distin.
guished as Washington correspondent
OF the New Orleans pieayune. has al.
ready Joined their parents In the Silent
Land
The plantation nj Oakley ls largely
planted In cotton. but due provision Is
made for sell.sustanment by the plant
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
TO GRACE CHURCH
BY r. f. CRuMP

Still stands the church upon the hill,
Still wave the oaks, enshrouded, boar;
I'm vain the storms of winter wreak their will;
In vain the throaty cannons deafening roar;
Serene, undaunted, unafraid-
Haven of the living,
Guardian of the dead
She standeth eyermOre.
Thou in my infancy didst welcome me
As sponsors by thy sacred font did stand:
When manhoods paths did lead me far from thee,
Thou. in forgving love, didst hold my hand
And mourned by my Getasemane,
Holy silence round thee dwells,
Angels guard thy memory,
Thou harbinger of Heaven
Thy walls could whisper many tale
OF youthful love that dared its troth to plight.
OF broken hearts; of faith that did not fail
As those beloved were hidden from their sight.
Those hallowed walls the echoes swell
Choir voices singing Jubate;
Mournfu tone of funeral bell,
Matin and eyensong,
stranger stands within thy gates,
And reads thy message as of old:
Thy moss and marble mourn the stricken mates,
Resurgent spring thy blossoms from the mold,
There comes to him, returned home
Wearied of strange lands afar,
Longing 10 rest-no more to roam
Beneath thy shade-a little child.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

hi fron the upper and lower Jackson
roads. IL not eastly pointed out to
strangers rs type Of Southern com
for, with lis spacious and shattered
galleries, tts garden wealth Of palms
and shruhbefy
II is noted rs the first home Of
Audubon. where be- taught the beauti.
full Miss pirrie AZ Mrs Bowmah Rhe
vas the mother of Mrs. Wilson Mat.
thews, and Oakley Is nov Ia posses.
sion of the lattef's children Misses
Lucy l.. aud Ida 5 Matthews aud their
brother. Mr. Leonard Matthews reside
there, Another hrother Mr. " W
Matthews. lives in Washington. u G.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

Laurel Chapter No a., Order OF the
Eastern Star H. the largest of the
organizations composed OF both sexes.
n vas chartered June g. 1897, with a
fine membership which has grown In
numbers 20 % II has furnished two
Grand Patrons 10 the Grand Chap5ef
]. Il Matthews aud A + Barrow. one
Grand Electa. Mrs A + Barrow. and
Two representatives from other iuris-
dlctions. Mrs Barr0a and Mrs \,
Powell The present officers are Miss
Augusta weydert. Worthy Matroa' q.
W Newman Worthy Patron. Mrs
Hattie r. Leopold Associate Natron
] II. Matthews. secretary Vim Kahn
treasurer. Mra. Dora 7 Leonard. con.
ductress. Mrs Genevieye II Skardon,
associate euuductress Ben Leopold
chaplain. Mrs. Sarah Kahn, marshal
Mrs Mamie II Leonard, organlsl Mrs
Camilla l.. Harrow Adah Mrs Alice
n Powell Ruth, Mrs Lille u Harris.
Esther Mrs. josephin" ilriant, Martha
Mrs Maggie Daniel, Eiecta Mrs Edith
n Daniel. Warder; Claude T. Daniel,
sentInel Mrs Briant has been Martha
since the Chapter Was organized
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

ilayou Sara Lodge Ne 3, Rebekah
Degree. IL the eldest Of the auxiliary
organizations and a. liz number indi'
Gates the third oldest in the State II
was instituted Jan -. isSo, With ~
members The present membership
is Il Though few in numbers, the
ladies do good work for the Odd Eel,
lows Home at Crowley, each year, be-
sides the usual work among them.
selves. The lodge has always been
prominent Ia the Rebekah Assembly
As noted elsewhere, the hate Mrs ] II.
Davidson and her daughter Mrs. J @
rempei. have served as presidents OF
shat body and both as members of
the board. Odd Fellows Home. The
officers are Miss Augusta Weydert,
noble grand. Miss Belle Tempel. vice
grand Mrs. Amelia Weydert, seere-
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
Other Lodges

nepiaes those previously mentioned
there are the follow ms Ffalefnal
Lodges In West feltetana and their
Auxiliary Branches.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

Locust Camp No bie, " q w Is
located at Wilhelm La with these
officers 4 {. VIM ST. + C. l. n
Walton. { e Joe Aldrtdgp \ L.,
A. e VIM Jr.. banker X u Wells
clerk q II Reilly. escort l.. u VIM
Waterman. ossie RogtlIio, sentfy Dr
a. \ WInn. physician Roscoe Reilly
II. c. Wells aud Alvin Tucker mana
gers The Wo6dmeB have a ffH bold
nj Wilhelm and iinp prospects
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

ing Of potatoes, garden vegetables
feed for the live stock of ali kinds. TO
raising which much attention Is paid
Miss Lucy Matthews i regarded az
one Of the most discerning and intel
lIgent planters In tbs parish, with much
experience. having taken over the man.
agpmtnt uf llpp plantation from her
father her brothers having interests
elsewhere Mr. Leonard Matthews has
since Joined her In plantation cares.
Miss Ida Matthews has marked poetic
gifts
Tho home ~ Oakley Ii one of the
most cultured aud refined 70 br found
auyw here
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

These are the babies making highest
scores al the Parish Fair, 1915. A, W.
holland Jr., son Of Mr.. aud Mrs, A. ".
holland. made - points. highest in the
six months old class Rita, three year
old daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs VI. O,
Daniel of Star Hill scored against the
entire field. making $50 ia poin,s In
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13

All Oregon residents who desire to
contribute to this worthy cause in
behalf of the Oregon boys, are urgent
ly requested to mail their contribu-
tions at once to Mrs. R. E. Oliver,
treasurer, 5O7 Corbett building, Port
land. Men and women in this city
who are members of this campaign
committee are likewise requested to
redouble their efforts at once and for
ward all subscriptions to Mrs. Oliver
at the earliest possible moment.
The third Oregon is soon to leave
for southern contonment camp,
from which it will sail for France
within two or three months. This
makes it absolutely necessary for the
people Of this state to complete their
contributions for the ambulance fund
at once.
Every cent collected will be used
solely for the purchase and mainte-
nance Of ambulances, as all who are
assisting in the work are donating
their time and services, being actu-
ated only by patriotic motives.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13
Death Takes
Local Woman

Miss Genevieve Tiffany, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. o. G. Tiffany, for
many years residents Of Ashland,
died Tuesday evening at II O'Clock
at the Sanitarium after critical ill
ness Of several weeks, resulting in
the necessity for an operation for the
removal Of one of her kidneys.
Deceased grew to womanhood in
Ashland and was well known by
many for her amiable and lovable
disposition and fine character. She
was active in the affairs of the Pres
byterian church and made friends
everywhere. She is survived by her
parents and one sister, Mrs. Lester
M. Leland of Portland, who has been
with her during her last illness.
Funeral services will be held at
the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13
Fall S0Wn Grain
Brings Good Results

Cultivated lands make an excel
lent place for the sowing of fall GER
eals. There are thousands of acres
of land in Oregon that have been
sown to corns, beans, ETC., that will
produce fall cereals very profitably
The expense of plowing is eliminated,
disking with harrow being all that
is necessary.
The fall sown or early spring
planted crops are the surest of bring
ing results. The seeding should be
finished soon but 1t is better to have
the grain come up after the first
frost in order to do away with the
Hessian fly damage. The seed sown
should be heavy, recleaned seed with
a good termination percentage. AZ
ter disking the land the grain can
be planted in the usual way with the
grain drill,
Wheat can be sown from Septem-
ber 25 to October Is on the rich,
well drained soils. Winter barley
gives good results on the poorer soils
of western Oregon and parts of east
ern Oregon where the climate is not
too severe, In the poorer drained
regions of western Oregon gray win
ter oats do very we'll.
The shortage of food requires that
the land be used to produce every
thing possible. The fall cereal crops
give good returns with little outlay.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13
$40 Oregon Men
Called Next Week

On September 10, $40 young men
40 per cent of Oregon's quota to
the selective army-will be called to
the colors. They will come from 22
counties of the state and will travel
direct to the training camp at Ameri-
can Lake from the county seats of
their respective counties. A second
40 per cent, bringing the total to S5
per cent, will be called early in Octo-
Der.
The call to mobilize was issued by
Adjutant General White in notifica-
tion to various local exemption boards
to have their respective quotas ready
for movement on September 10. The
first 5 per cent, total of 80 men,
were sent into training September 5.
"This installment is to he made up
exclusively of white men," reads
Whites instructions to the local ey-
emption boards, "and the men who
are to go should be notified at once
to hold themselves in readiness.
They should be told to take very
little baggage, as civilian clothes will
be discarded at camp. It is advisable
that they take only necessary toilet
articles and changes of underwear" "
Under the regulations the men are
given four days to reach the training
camp after the date set for their
at headquarters Of their
exemption boards. Each county's
contingent will travel in a body to
Lake under the command
Of one of their own members.
The number of men who will re-
spond from each county: Baker IS,
Clackamas 81, Clatsop 22, Columbia
20, Curry s, Deschutes Is, Gillian
70, Grant 4, Harvey Is, Jefferson s.
klamath 16, Lake IS, Lincoln 8, NAL
heur "a, Morrow 16,. Sherman -,
Umatilla II, Union 4, Wallowa 6,
Wasco 8, Wheeler 1, Washington Is.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13
S. S. Convention at
BelleVieW Sunday

The American Sunday School
Union under the leadership of the
local district missionary, G. c. Grif-
! fin, will hold group gathering OF
rural and city Sunday schools at the
Belleview school house all day Sun
day, September 16. The morning SER
vices, which will start at 10 o'clock,
will be followed by basket dinner.
In the afternoon Rev. E. R. Martin,
superintendent of the Sunday School
Union work in Oregon, Washington
and Idaho, will talk. There will also
be special music.
The Neil Creek Wagner Creek and
Belleview Sunday schools will coop
crate in the work, and 1t is desired
that all local Sunday school workers
will endeavor to attend the services.
BY the cooperation Of rural and city
Sunday school workers an avenue is
opened whereby the city and country
people can cooperate on other work
The American Sunday School
Union was established in 1917, at
Philadelphia, Pa It's aim is to plant
a Bible school in every needy neigh
borhood; to circulate helpful litera-
ture; to combine all Christians in
shaping the moral and religious des-
tiny Of the needy rural districts of the
United States. 1t employs mission
aries to travel systematically through
rural districts providing Sunday
schools, prayer meetings and evan
gelistic services.
G.. G. Griffin, missionary for the
district around Ashland, lives in Med
ford, He has been very successful in
organizing Sunday schools near there
in the rural districts and is now start
ing a campaign in the work in the ru-
raj communities near Ashland.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13
Rum0rS Continue
TO Interest Boys
Continued from Page One.)
doubtful If they know themselves.

a uUuULlul III IHcy hhOW thShSSA'~S'
"At the present time is is all
doped out, and the coast artillery will
move in about so days and will ulti-
mately be sent to the Philippines, or
at least to some insular possession
under the control of the Philippine
department. This conjecture is bas-
ed largely on the announced plans
for the removal of the infantry troops
from the Philippines and the arrival
of a large number of the Preside
Officers or 90-day men, as they are
called.
"The officers have been working
on the problem for some time and
now have it planned that soon as
the conscripted army is ready the reg
ular coast artillery will be moved.
"The rumors here are of great in
terest to the men and much time Is
passed in discussing and laying plans
for the removal The older heads
have heard so many rumors that they
won't believe anything until it comes
direct from the officers in command
of the troops"
It is the general impression that
the local boys will be stationed at
Fort Stevens indefinitely or at least
to stay there in preference to any
of the other companies now at Fort
Stevens The 1st company has long
been known as the finest coast artil-
lery company in the state which ac-
counts for transformation into an en-
gineering company which was un-
doubtly the choice assignment of the
lot
The fact that the local boys have
now taken charge Of the fort and
are doing everything that the regu-
lars did before the mobilization of
the national guard certainly would
give the impression that they will be
left in charge of the fort when other
companies will be sent away. 1t is
the verdict of others that the 1st
company's sterling reputation will
cause them to be the first to be sent
from the fort, should any Of the COM
panies be moved.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13
To Buy AmbulanceS
For Oregon Troops

An appeal which should strike a
responsive chord in the hearts of
every loyal son and daughter of Ore
gon, is being made by the Oregon
Army and Navy Auxiliary, which is
now seeking to secure sufficient funds
for the purchase of one-and perhaps
two or three--army ambulances for
the third Oregon regiment, which is
soon to see service on the battlefields
of France.
It is big undertaking, this work
of securing funds by popular subscrip-
tion, but in such a worthy cause the
women sponsoring the movement be-
lieve that the people of Oregon will
respond quickly and with a patriotic
enthusiasm which will insure success.
There are some, perhaps, who can
give but dime, but such contribu-
tion will be welcome. 1t may be that
a dime given today will be the means
Of saving the life of one of Oregon's
sons when this ambulance is pressed
into service on the firing line of "No
Mans Land"
ut is splendid movement and one
which should receive the support of
the people throughout this state" de-
clared Governor Withycombe. "It is
cause in which every man, woman
and child can do his or her bit for
their sons, their brothers and their
loved ones"
Thus far approximately $4,000 has
been raised, of which $500 has al
ready been applied on the first am
bulance which has been ordered and
is now being shipped to Oregon. Ar
rangements have been made for the
acceptance of this and other ambu-
lances by the war department in be-
half Of the third Oregon regiment.
This type of ambulance costs $3075,
and is a regulation army machine,
fully equipped for immediate service
at the 'front.'
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13
Coast Artillery at
Gun Practice
CONTINUED from Page One.)

Lawson approaching, by calling out
the guard thus: Turn out the guard
Two of 'em!"
Considerable trouble has been ex
perienced in delivering mail ad-
dressed to soldiers on account of the
neglect of the writer to state the or
ganization of the addressee. When
full address is given speedy delivery
is accomplished without delay.
Among the wives of officers who
have been visitors at Fort Stevens
are Mrs. C. c. Hammond, Mrs. Will
liam G White, Mrs, w. G. Williams
Mrs. Lewis c, Beebe, Mrs c. ]. Green
and Mrs. E. T. Stretcher.
The Post Exchange at Fort Stevens
is being reorganized, the Oregon COM
panies now joining its membership.
The Post Exchange serves as a gen.
eral store of the post, having in con-
nection with it tailor shop, restau-
rane soft drink and ice cream estab-
lishment. Each organization of the
post may purchase stock in 1t and the
profits go to the company funds Of
the stockholders. Merchandise is fur
nished the soldiers at very reason
able prices.
Major w. G. White has been de-
tailed to apprase the market value Of
the Post Exchange property for the
purpose of reorganization.
Lieutenant Clarence ]. Green has
been assigned to duty as artillery en-
gineer at Fort Stevens, relieving Cap
tain William c. Whitaker.
Lieutenant Frank ] Jirak, former
ly instructor of Coast Artillery at Eu-
gene, is assigned to duty with the 4th
company, Oregon Coast Artillery.
Lieutenant John ]. Herman, for
merly with the 4th company, Oregon
Coast Artillery, is assigned to the 1st
company, Oregon Coast Artillery.
The 1st company is the engineer COM
pany at Fort Stevens.
Captain Thomas B. Harris, Oregon
Coast Artillery, former quartermaster
of the Oregon Coast Artillery, is as
signed to temporary duty in charge
of the subsistence branch of the quar-
termaster office at Fort Stevens.
Captain David Grove, quartermas-
ter Officers Reserve Corps. is as
signed to duty as quartermaster at
Fort Stevens.
Captain X. B. Lennon, Coast Ar
tillery Corps. is assigned to duty as
disbursing officer at the office of the
quartermaster of the coast defense.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13
THE SKIRTS

The fall models in Korrect
Skirts are here in time for
your selection, and are sur
prisingly good values and
clever styles. Fancy silk skirts
continue to divide honors with
the wool skirt for fall wear.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13
THE SUITS

While the fashion call for
simplicity in dress gives great
vogueto the tailored suit, there
are many of the models of the
more youthfultypefor the col
lege girl. Serges, poplins gab-
ardines and wool velours are
the favored materials.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13

A large number Of young men, OF
wealth wish to be exempted because
their wives are dependent on them
for the labor Of cutting off coupons.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13

The Germans must be much cut up
about Chinas entering the war, as
John Chinaman is an expert in the
use Of the mangle.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13

The draft relisters don't seem to
object so much to fighting, but they
don't want to fight on behalf of the
United States.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13

The principal influence tending
now to prolong the war is the pacif-
lists who are trying to cut short the
war.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13

1t does seem as If ten Russians
should be able to stand up against
one German, but they seem to think
it is safer to run.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13

cover, cup, knife, fork, spoon, meat
can, haversack, pack carrier, first-aid
kit, and pouch to carry it.
The items under fighting equip
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13

FOR SALE-Househol furniture,
comprising nice rugs, chairs, china
cabinet, beds, etc. Call at 12Y
Granite street or phone 1851.
33-tf
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13

Items included under "eating uten-
sils" are: Food issued to each man
to be carried in his haversack during
field service, canteen and canteen
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13

Prices are subject to frequent
changes, so cannot be taken as abso-
utely accurate in every case.-Eu-
gene Register.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13
Classified Advertisements
CHINA DECORATING
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

LESSONS IN CHINA DECORATING,
and anyone wishing to have firing
done call on Myrtle Dougherty, 239
Oak street. Phone 245-R. 33-1mo"
FOR SALE-Ford car in good condf-
tion. See it at Ashland Garage.
1896
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13

Homer Billings and family are
camping out at the Ashland mine.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-13
Soldiers Equipment
Costs $l56.30

It costs $156.30 to equip an infan-
tryman for service in France. This
cost is divided as follows:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23
Moratorium Measure
Is Fiercely Attacked

WASHINGTON. September ::.-
The soldiers and sailors civil
rights bill, which would prevent
American fighting men from being
sued for debt, met with fierce op-
position To-day. Senator Reed, Of
nIissOuri, declared 1t would ruin the
credit OF the mnn, because mcr-
chants would realize they could not
collect their debts. Objection WINS
made to the bill by Senator Bran
dcEce, of Connecticut, because he
thought Its insurance section. de-
fectlve.
Secretary OF War Baker, how
ever, appeared Ms champion of the
measure. He wished the Sennte
Judiciary subcommittee, before
which n hearing ,vns held, to urge
the bill for puxsnSe.
The scctiOn that cumpels Insur-
ancc companies TO continue poIicie.
on the lives of HoIdicrH wan at-
tackled. Senators Reed and Brnn-
dcgec both said IL was unjust.
Representation OF Insurance COM
pnnies protented against this sec
tion. An opportunity was given
them TO draft section whereby
the responsibility OF keeping UP
those premiums would depend upon
the government.