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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
JUNIOR RED ROSS WELL
ORGANIZED IN COUNTY

Over 9S per cent of all school
children IN Jackson county now be-
long he Junior Red Cross. There
are nine,y Junior School Auxiliaries
in IT, .nty with a total member
ship of 3762. Only six schools are
without junior societies, and these,
representing only 6S boys and girls,
are expected to he enlisted In the
present drive. The schools that are
now organized are not expected to
collect dues from juniors at this
time, as they are already paid VI
members to February 22. Every
junior society has been asked, how
ever, to enroll as Associate mem
bers" any children under 10 years OF
age who reside In their districts but
who are not in school. These asso.
ciate members. for the most part
children under six years Of age. will
be given bangle pins, the badge now
worn by all juniors, and the 25 cents
for such membership will go into the
junior fund of their respective dis
tricts.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
WOULD DEVISE MEANS Of
MAKING UP LOST TIME

Teachers thruout the county are
anxious to do everything possible in
order TO make up time lost during
the recent enforced vacation, especi-
ally since budgets may not permit
boards to lengthen the school term.
In response to many requests Coun'
ty Superintendent Ager gives as a
practical suggestion to stress the
essentials more and the non-essen-
tials less. Superintendent Ager
states that some teachers in the
county have volunteered TO pay for
at least one week at the close o.
their contracts in the spring, and
will not dismiss for any except De-
cember 20 and January | during the
usual holiday period. The county
superintendent expresses hiT self aS
doubling the wisdom of teaching on
Saturdays, at least any length oi
time. and does not believe II adyis'
aple to recommend the lengthenlns
of the school day unless il can be ac'
complished by shortening the moon
hour or other recess period. He states
there is great danger in overlooking
the students and in over-estimatine
their capacities.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
FRED SCHUERMAN INJURED
BY sHRAPNEL IN FRANCE

Mrs. A. Schuermsn received a let
ter from her son, Fred Schuerman,
who is with the 65th artillery in
France. in which the latter stated
that he had been an inmate Of three
different hospitals lately. being treat
ed for wounds inflicted by shrapnel.
Fred and another man were moving
projectiles when a shrapnel shell ex-
ploded near them, wounding Fred In
the face and seriously injuring his
comrade. Doctors have told him that
he will carry scar OF his injury on
his face.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
PROBLEMS TAKEN
UP BY CITY COUNCIL

Practically little business was
transacted at the regular meeting OF
council Tuesday evening. most of the
time being taken up with discussing
the electric problems before the city.
City Engineer Walker requested an
estimate Of the probable cost Of ex-
tending the city pipe line farther up
the canyon with a view to increasing
the capacity of the electric plant.
This estimate will be made and pre-
sented at the next meeting of council
II weather conditions permit.
F, Il. Russell, superintendent OF
The electric plant. was granted ten
day vacation, and an ordinance was
passed instructing the city recorder
to forward list of delinquent liens
for the year to the proper county
who will collect them In
the manner prescribed.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
ELILSON-WHITE COMPANY
SECURES REV. MELLINGER

Rev. W. L. Mellinger, pastor OF
the Christian church, last week
signed a contract with the Ellison
White Chautauqua circuit for next
years season. He will travel with
what is called the Pacific Coas: Sew
en-" and is reported to be the lars-
est and, best aggregation OF seven
day entertainers on the cir
cult. He expects to begin
work April 10th for a period OF sew
enteen weeks, and his itinerary will
cover tue western coast states, in
cluding Ashland In its circuit. II
had been Mr.. Mellinser's intention to
enter Y. NJ. C. A work for overseas
and he had already offered his ser
vices in this capacity. Owing to the
signing OF the armistice. however,
different arrangements were made.
Prior to this engagement Mr.. Mel
linger has been connected with she
Mutual Chautauqua association.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
Fire Destroyed Two
Business Blocks

A defective flue Is supposed to
have been the cause of a disastrous
fire that practically ruined two build
'ings on Fourth street between A and
, streets at midnight Wednesday
night. Tile clothing store of H. T.
Baughman and the mission room oc-
cupying one building, were utterly
ruined, while the stock Of the Bon
Ton bakery in the other building was
destroyed by smoke and fire. In the
latter building while the fire was
raging an explosion occurred, due, 1t
Is thought to the heat, which shat
tered all the glass in the building and
knocked the brick casing from the
north side of the building.
When discovered the entire in
terror of the mission room was
ablaze. AS this room had not been
occupied for some time, II Is thought
the fire must have caught from the
flue used conjointly by this room and
the clothing store. The fire depart
ment made prompt response to the
call and succeeded in stopping the
spread of the flames before communi-
eating to adjacent buildings,
The building occupied by Mr..
Baughman and the mission was own
ed by G. c. McAlllster, while that of
the bakery was the property of p.
Provost. The loss to the formers
stock is total, while that OF the bak-
cry is practically so. William Null
er, the proprietor of the bakery, was
in the building trying to secure some
valuable papers when the explosion
occurred. and was knocked off his
feet, but was not seriously hurt. The
salvage OF the clothing store and the
bakery has been removed to the va
cant brick building further up on
Fourth street, but that portion OF
the stock saved is so badly damaged
that II is practically worthless. Mr..
Baughman carried some insurance on
his stock and the bakery building
was partially insured
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENTS
WILL NOT BE PRESENTER

Owing to the fear that the segre-
cation vi ciriiurer might increase the
influenza epidemic which seems
greatly subsided at the present, the
Christmas entertainments that have
always been a happy feature in Ash
land are going TO be dispensed with
this year. While this Will no doubt
he great disappointment to the
kiddies, the wiser counsels of the Of
ficial heads prevail, and the union
Sunday school entertainment plan
ned to take place in the armory for
the evening Of December 2S, and the
Elks' treat to children in the Vining
theatre on Christmas eve have been
declared off.
Plans for both these entertain
ments were completed and promised
to be one of the most elaborate func-
tions OF the kind ever produced here.
The Elks had their arrangements for
their annual treat to the children all
perfected, while the union Sunday
school entertainment was planned to
be Of unusual interest. But the fear
of recurrence of the dread epidem-
ic which happily seems at present to
be subsidins Is the reason for post
poning these large gatherings Of chill
drep for this season.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
HIT LIQUOR DEALER
HEARD FOR CONSPIRACY

Victor E. Warrens, a liquor dealer
in Hit, Cal. who was indicted by the
federal grand jury at Portland on the
charge Of conspiracy to ship liquor
into a prohibition state, was given a
hearing last week before the United
States commissioned in San Francis
co. Among the witnesses against
Warrens are the three men who had
their automobile full OF booze wreck
ed at the foot OF the Siskiyous and
were arrested by Chief Of Police
Hatcher and served jail sentence
In Jacksonville. II Is claimed these
men turned against Warrens after
being convicted In this county.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
UNIFORMED MEN TO BE
REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS

Christmas is TO be red letter day
to all soldiers and sailors passing
thru Ashland from the various
camps In this section OF the country
In order to gladden. their hearts and
make this Christmas one long to be
remembered by the boys In KHAKI
and navy blue, orders from the can
teen headquarters to the local sta
tion have been issued to the effect
that all men In uniform passing thru
Ashland on Christmas day are to re-
ceive Christmas package as to-
ken OF welcome and to speed them on
their way. These are being manu-
factured by various clubs and socie-
ties, and large number will be pro-
vided for the occasion.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
CITY SCENE
OF RECONSTRUCTION WORK

Miss Josephine Saunders, who Is
engaged in government reconstruc-
tion aid work in the army hospitals
in France, writes interesting letters
to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart
Saunders Of North Main street, Of
her experience. Che was at last re-
ports located at Blols, a famous old
historical city. The United States
government has leased one Of the
school houses there which has been
turned into a hospital.
Miss Saunders writes Of seeing
many old buildings in this city
around which cling tales of events
in past history. At one time she
took dinner in an ancient tavern
which is reported to be the place fire.
quented by the Three Musketeers. "
the heroes which Dumas made IA
nous. Another famous historical
building In Blois Is the Castle or
Blois. built by the Due de Guise and
in which he was murdered This
has been at various times the homes
of Louis XII and Louis XIII and
Catherine de Medici, while the Cha
teau Chaumont, said to be one Of
the most beautiful chateaus In
France, is also located there, and IS
familiar landmark.
The day the armistlce was signed
Miss Saunders said the entire popu-
lation of the city turned out on the
streets, the men. women and chill
dren literally drunk with JOY She
also stated that they were planning
Thanksgiving reunion of Reed col
lege people, of which number are
in the army service in France.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
BEHIND IN WAR
SAVING STAMPS QUOTA

Altho the required quota OF the
War Saving Stamps had been pledged
for Ashland at the drive during the
summer, the city is falling behind iu
Its payments. Some individuals have
failed to come thru. and there re-
mains but one more week OF this
year in which to make the payments
for 1918. II all subscribers pay Ash
land can easily reach its quota, and
1t is to be earnestly hoped that she
will not fall down at the end Of the
year after her splendid record of the
past months.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
KNIGHT TEMPLARS ELECT
AND INSTALL. OFFICERS

Malta Commandery. No. 4, Knights
Templar. elected and installed Off
GERS at their meeting Wednesday eve
ming. The following we're indicted
into office: Eminent CommGnder,
o. F. Carson; generalissimo, Geo. +.
Collins; captain general, W. H. Nc
Nair; prelate, ". E. Newcombe;
senior warden, P. X. Hammond;
junior warden, II. c. Spar; treasur-
er, E. v. Carter; recorder, W. II.
Day; standard bearer, G. A. Knight;
sword bearer, NJ. F. Cyester; wardei,
W. H. Johnson; sentinel, c. c. Weise-
enberger.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
SOLDIER REPORTED AMONG
MISSING is IN HOSPITAL

In the casualty list appearing In
the papers recently was the name Of
Barney Wolfe Of Ashland. who was
reported to be missing in action.
This young man made his home with
the family OF E. A. Hunter, formerly
of this city, who had befriended him
as little boy and who still take an
interest in his welfare. A'later tele-
gram from government officials. how
ever, notified Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter
that the young soldier was in a hos
pital instead of among the missing.
It is not known whether he is sick
or wounded.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC
Is APPARENTLY WANING

Within the past week decided
improvement Is noticed in the lnflu-
enza epidemic, and II is hoped that
the disease Is among the other hor-
rors that are past. Only few cases
were reported early in the week and
these have been OF milder form
than, at first Other nearby towns
also report lessenlng Of the epi-
demic, and on nearly all the cities in
this section the ban has been raised.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
Blue Jackets Follow
"Sea'' at U. Of 0.

Leith Abbott, a well known local
boy and former city editor of the
Ashland Tidings who enlisted in the
navy October 1st, and has since been
in training at the Navy Officers
Training school at the University Of
Oregon Naval branch of the S A. T..
c., arrived in Ashland Friday TO
spend the holidays with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. Abbott, who re-
side at los Aida street. The naval
unit with which he was associated
was demobilized with the signing OF
the armistice and the men were CIV
en- a release from active duty and
put on the naval reserve force
Training for naval officers at a
place which is many miles distant
from salt water and which is only
occasionally visited by even a sea
breeze, has its difficulties, according
TO Mr. Abbott, and many unique and
in some cases amusing plans were
worked out by the officers in charge
Of the unit to give the men as salty
life as possible. For instance, the
house In which the men were quarter
ed ceased TO he a house as soon as
they were quartered there. Instead,
il became a ship The boys play
fully dubbed II the good U. S. S. Pen
manshin No more were the floors
called such-they became decks
first, second and third decks, and
woe be to the man who was ever
heard to remark anything about
floors" The porch assumed to the
dignified title of bridge; steps, gang
plank windows, port holes stairs.
companionways or ladders; kitchen,
galley; cellar, engine room, and the
other parts of the ship" receiving
corresponding titles. The hours OF
the day we're tolled off on a ship
bell which in pre-bellum days had
served as a summoner to worship in
some good church and which had
been resurrected by some COB in his
desire to make their life a hard
boiled" one.
Not only were the men coached in
the different parts OF the ship but
they rapidly acquired the vernacular
Of the seagoing jackey and took de-
light in talking TO each other In
terms of Shove off, pipe down.
turn too," hit the deck. and count
less other words coined from the
works of Davy Jones.
II is even rumored that on GER
tain night n number of sophomore
petty officers required detail of
unfortunate freshmen to stand out
SIDE the mouse ana throw pals OF
water against the walls of their room
all night long so that the sophs
could get taste of sleeping in a
compartment with waves washing
against the outside. II is also said
that a gang Of over-zealous sophs
placed a long line OF barrels from
their ship to the campus recitation
rooms, so that by continuously walk
Ing to class on these barrels they OBJ
tained rolling walk which would
make the most seasoned Of veterans
green with envy. This last story is
not verified, however.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
SOLDIERS MAY RETAIN
UNIFORM AND OvERCOAT

Secretary Baker has informed
Chairman Dent, of the house military
committee, that the war department
has decided that all discharged SOL
diers may permanently retain the
uniform and overcoat they wear when
mustered out. Mr.. Dent prepared a
bill embodying the necessary author
ity. Previously the department had
planned to have the clothing return
ed three months after soldiers dis
charge.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
Probably the svellest line

PROBABLY the swellest line OF
ladies' leather purses--just in today
that have ever been shown in Ash
land appeals to the lady who wants
something exclusive stylish and last
ing.-Johnsons Jewelry Store. adv,
High grade tailoring for men and
women at orres tailor shop
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
A fine perfect snappy cars

A fine perfect snappy cara'
diamond at a low price at Whited's
closing out jewelry sale. Will &C
cept Liberty Bonds in part payment.
A fine complete line of new flat
ware. We are quoting the prices of
8 years ago. New patterns, 20. II.
johnson, Jeweler. adv.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
SALE!

Beginning Saturday. December II.
at Mrs. Simon's, in all lines of milli-
merry, 4 off. New hats and trim
mings received last week. 4s-tr
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24
SOLDIERS GETTING INTER
ESTED IN VICTORY WEEK

From far away Philadelphia al
ready soldiers are hearing what Ash
land proposes as entertainment and
monument for our soldiers and
sailors, and are anxious to get their
names in the gallery Of honor and
fame. The following is from a form
er Ashland hoy written TO
Chairman Carter of the executive
committee and indicates the value
he attaches to what Ashland proposes
to do this summer:
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. -, IS.
Mr.. +. V. Carter,
Ashland, Oregon.
Dear Sir: In looking over an Ash
land paper a few days ago, see you
are going to erect monument for
the Ashland boys. have always
claimed Ashland as my home, in fact
our home is located there today
Would ] he asking too much to con-
slider me one OF the boys? At pres
ent / am stationed at Philadelphia
attending a Naval School OF Pharma-
cy of which we will be mustered out
before long.
Noure rasnaptfully
SIDNEY c. SANDERSON,
145 10th Street,
In this connection Mr.. Carter asked
the Tidlngs to correct an erroneous
impression extant as to the original
thought Of the monument. All credit
is due Mayor Lamkin for the first
suggestion of the fine monument for
our soldier boys. Up to that hour
Mr.. Carter had been thinking entire
ly along lines OF what would be 4
suitable reception for the returning
soldiers and sailors. Everybody is
in favor of the monument and are
anxious to contribute their share to-
ward II, as indicated by the manner
in which citizens are calling at the
banks and making voluntary suD-
scriptions TO the entertainment and
monument fund.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24

Our store will be open evenings
until Dec. 25--7:00 to $3.50 p. m,
%. H. Johnson, Jeweler adv
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24

Beautiful, fancy Christmas pipes at
Alnutts Cigar Store, next to vining
Theatre. 5o-2t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-12-24

Eastman Kodaks for Xmas gifts.
The Camera Exchange. II
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04
JUDGE TANNER ON THE SPITE
 IN POLITICS
Solidarity in the Collective Interest is Desirable, Says
 New London Man.

By far the ablest and most convlnc- ing argument that has yet been ad- Eanced in the present campaign. ad- .Vocating unity in party ranks IS that presented in a statement published by Judge Abel F. Tanner, In New London, last week, bearing upon the mayoralty contest now in progress m That city, but in so broad a way as to make 1t applicable to conditions e1- 1Eting statewise-
 Judge Tanner regards the situation from a Democratic point of view, his concern being with the possibility that there may be a defection on the part of a certain element of his party fin his city. He fears that there is disposition manifested by few dis gruntled individuals to beat their own ticket for the sake of 'getting back" at the nominee who defeated their candidate, and he takes occasion to urge that if they cannot consider their party's interests they should at least be influenced by the selfish pur- poses they can serve by remaining loyal
 As there is a similar state of af- fairs prevailing in other sections of | Connecticut, his remarks on so i'm portant and timely a subject, coming from a man who for years has made a close study of both the ethical and practical sides of politics, are ex- Ifremely interesting to all parts of the state.
 In his statement, Judge Tanner ar gues chiefly from the practical angle, land discusses the probable effects of a factional war within the Democratic ranks. He points out that internal Idisorders always result disastIously for those who allow them to exist and he demonstrates that when personal grievances are permitted to enter they accomplish only harm for the 1ndlvid- uals who foster them
 "If one faction may defeat its own party this year, to get even with a oandidate, will not his friends do the like next time, with deadlier effect?' Thus queries Judge Tanner, and he adds that by this continual exchange of blow for blow, 1t is the party itself that is the heaviest loser. while the belligerents gain nothing by their ef- forts one way or another.
 If any citizen is nursing political grievance," says &udge Tanner, "I beg to remind him that others have done the same and yet have curbed ltheir resentment for political reasons believing it is more important to as- sert Q principle thaa it is to cherish revenge Is there nothing to a pop ular election save the attainment of selfish ends? Can we imagine, for a few days at least, that politics do mol exist solely for what one can get out of them? Even if it be but a sordid game in which only the cunning and the resourceful win, yet the object i: frustrated by continual wrangling and dissensions within"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04
WILSON'S WORDS
 QUOTED IN INDIA

New York, Oct 4-Exracts from Presidents Wilson's speeches are be- ing quoted in the remotest parts of India where loyalty to the Allies is declared to have been fostered very largely by Americas entrance in the war, according to a speech submitted to the joint centannaru committee of the Methodist Episcopal church
 In a recent Journey through an iso- lated part of the country Rev. Henry Baker said that the villagers are talk ing of the United States and quoting from President Wilson's addresses.
 "In the minds of the people of India, America stands out as a great ideal nation" MT. Baker reported Her entrance into the war convinced them that the cause was righteous. As soon as the men of the villages find out that ours is the American mission. they begin eagerly to ask questions about the great country across the seas. Some how theae people have heard extracts of what President Will son has said, and 1t has gripped their hearts as nothing else has done since the war began"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04
PREP ARE MEN FOR
 SUPPLY SERVICE

New York, Oct A school for engineering officers for the transport service and supply ships has been es- tablished by the Navy Department at Hoboken, N. J. Men ot draft age are eligible and applications are now be- ing received at the navy mobilization headquarters by Liaus-- Commander Newton Mansfield. Applicants must meet the physical requirements of the navy and must have completed the mechanical, electrical or civil en- gineering course at a recognized uni versity, or possess an equivalent edu- cation or experience.
 The course is for five months of training, consisting of one month at the Pelham Bay training station; one month at the United States Sea Engineering School at Hoboken; two months on Sound steamers and ferry boats and trip across the ocean, and the last month at HoboGen.