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Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-12-08
JUDGE GETS BANK
CASE ARGUMENTS

Arguments on demurrers in tht
Bank OF Jacksonville indictments
were submitted Wednesday to Judge
F. NJ. Calklns, according to word
from Medford, and the latter has
taken them under advisement II
is expected ruling will be made
shortly.
The pleas for demurrers were all
made on practically the same ground,
the main contention of the attorneys
being that "the facts alleged did not
constitute crime" and defective
form of indictment" This was the
argument advanced in the cases of
Elmer e. Quigley. Chester G. Kubli,
A. w. Walker, Ben Collins, J. e.
Bartlett, and s. L. Johnson, the in
dictments charging the "aiding and
abetting of cashier to defraud a
bank"
In the cases of W. II. johnson,
president of the defunct institution,
and R. D. Hines, his half brother
and former vice president OF the
bank, the charges in the indictments
were varied. To those alleging the
making of false statements to the
bank examiner, it was contended that
the statements were not made under
oath, and to the lot Of indictments
charging the accepting of deposits
in a known insolvent bank" 1t wac
contended that it was not set forth
in the indictments that the bank was
insolvent at the time of the crime
charged.
The demurrer to the indictment
against Treasurer Myrtle Blakely
was submitted at an earlier date. and
a decision will be given upon II by
the court. at the same time as the
others.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-12-08
STRANGERS MUNST BE
RE IDENTIFIED AT T.. o.

The wave OF robbery and forgery
going over the country is causing the
postoffice department to repeatedly
warn postmssters to protect their
money order form and to exact
thorough Identification OF strangers
and especially those offering cash
money orders drawn on other Off
ces than where offered for payment.
People visiting Ashland and not
personally known to the employees
OF the post office will expedite the
cashing OF their postal orders by
having an Identification witness with
them.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-12-08
ALLEGED BA DCHECK
ARTIST rs CAPTURED

Chief OF Police j. w. Hatcher re-
ceived this morning a. night letter
from the police of Sacramento stat
ing that the bad check artist who
worked game along this specially
on a number of Ashland merchants
the fore part of the week, had been
caught in that city, and was being
held on charge OF forgery.
The news of the capture of this man
is received with a good deal OF in
terest by those who had fallen a
victim of his wiles. The affair was
kept quiet in the hope that the per-
petratOr might be captured, and such
was the case. Chief Hatcher, after
receiving a description OF the man,
telegraphed to the police in all the
cities south OF Ashland to keep 4
lookout for the party, which was
composed of two men and two wO-
men, who had registered at the Hotel
Austin as VIM. Murphy and wife. and
Morgan and wife. Judging by their
appearance, Chief Hatcher told the
police in the various cities to keep
watch at the best hotels in the
citiac ne ha imopinpd thay would
patronize such houses. it occurred as
the police predicted. The party was
overhauled last night at first class
hotel in Sacramento and held. while
Ashland was notified
According to the message received
by Chief Hatcher, the man giving
the name OF Murphy confessed to
the forgery, not only those in Ash
land. but many others In Oregon
and Washington. He also admitted
guilt of white slavery, the police
stated.
The case has been turned over to
Prosecuting Attorney Roberts, who
will probably send the sheriff to Sac
ramento for the man charged with
the forgery. 1t is not known yet
whether the rest OF the party will
be indicted also.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-12-08
White Legh0ms
Lead in Exhibit

The display of Smith Quality White
Leghorns was the largest in the
show. 1t consisted of a pen of nine
pedigreed cockerels and pen OF ten
high producing pullets, besides sew
eral individual specimens, making
thirty in all In this display was
also one of the best bred birds in
Southern Oregon from the stand
point of egg production, He is out
OF 265 egg hen and sired by a bird
from a 291 egg hen.
Mr.. Smith has stock OF 200 Leg
horns, practically all of the Tancred
strain, known as one of the best lay
ing strains in the northwest. He uses
nothing in his breeding pens but
hens that have passed the Hogan
test for high production and the
males are all pedigreed from 200 to
2S6 egg hens.
His incubator capacity for the COM
ing season will be $500 eggs and he
will operate two brooders of 1000
chick capacity east. Besides replen-
ishing and increasing his own plant
he is booking orders for 1000 baby
chicks and 1000 pullets for the sea-
son Of 1921.
That Ashland needs just such an
industry as this is shown by the fact
that nearly half of his output has
been contracted for already. The soil
and climate of Ashland make it an
ideal place for raising chickens and
many are going into this enterprise.
All who have given the matter the
proper attention are making good and
it is. only a question OF time until we
can see hundreds OF prosperous
chicken farms in this vicinity.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-12-08
BOYS POULTRY
JUDGING CONTEST
GREAT SUCCESS
Prof. Brewster Helps large Number
Of Boys Saturday--Put in Prac-
uce Lessons Learned on Julging
Prize from First National Bank
Divided Among Competitors.

Saturday, bright ana carry, nearly
fifty boys assembled in the lecture
rooms OF the armory for the lecture
In poultry judging. They were moi
ahead OF Prof. Brewster, however
They found him there ready for busi-
ness. For an hour and a half he
talked to them about the points TO
be considered in Judging show birds
and explained how they might be
able to select the heavy layers in a
flock.
For the rest of the morning and on
into the afternoon he conducted the
Judging contest, the boys putting in
to practice what they had learned
during the lecture. Prof. Wilson
has taken a great deal of interest in
the fair and had helped the boys
through the study of culllng methods
in connection with their school
work. He helped Prof. Brewster
during the morning in the Judging
contest.
Surely the people % Ashland and
Jackson county owe Prof. Brewster
vote of thanks for the way in which
he helped not only the boys. but
everyone interested in poultry. He
was always OH the job and gave his
help freely and willingly. The
Kerr, Clifford Company for whom he
is working, were generous in
deed in sending him to us and in
furnishing the feed for the poultry
at the fair. Those winning prizes
in judging utility birds were
lst--Marvin Judkins.
2nd-George Trott.
3rd-Louis Hoxie
Those winning in the judging of
show birds were
Barnard JOY.
2nd-Herbert Miller.
Srd--Donald Wolcott.
The prize money OF $1,000 given
by the First National Bank was well
spent in that II created an interest
in poultry in the boys as well as be
ing the means Of their gaining some
very valuable information.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-12-08
AUDIENCE THRILLED
BY MISSION TALl,

1t was due to the courtesy OF DR..
Chafer Of the Bible institute that
Ashland people had the privilege OF
hearing DR.. Bowen last night in his
lecture on South Africa. His vivid
description held his audience, his
stories of the sufferings and long
ings of the black man thrilled them,
his appeal to the church of Christ to
give them the Word CT God. stirred
their hearts.
DR.. Bowen speaks tonight in Cen
trail Point and tomorrow night in
Phoenix. going on for Sunday in Al
bany.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-12-08
S. 0. Presbyfey
Met in MedfOrd

The Presbytery of Southern Ore
gon met in Medford December G
1920, for special session In con
slderation OF a number of matters
regarding the work CT the Presby-
terry. Rev. A. II. Gammons OF
Jacksonville, at his own request was
dismissed to the Presbytery of Santa
Barbara. having accepted call at
Carpenteria, California.
A recess was taken out OF respect
to Elder Z. N. Warner during the
time OF the funeral.
Rev. John W. Hoyt OF Ashland, Ore
gon, was selected Stated Clerk and
Treasurer of Presbytery. The First
National Bank of Ashland was select
ed as the depository for the Presby-
terry.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-12-08
FAIR
EXHIBITS ARE
ATTRACTIVE
MERCHANTS ROW, AS WELL AS
OTHER DISPLAYS, CAUSE MUCH
FLATTERING COMMENT FROM
VISITORS ATTENDING MID.
WINTER FAIR.

One OF the most satisfactory at
tributes of the Winter Fair was the
exhibits made by home Industries.
These were not only OF high order,
but were a source OF considerable
surprise to many who, by this fair,
got their first conception of the var
ious industries being conducted in
Ashland and vicinity, and the busi-
ness they are doing right along.
The Ashland Mills gave prizes on
the best bread made from their pro-
duets. Twelve entries were made
of bread from Mount Ashland, Ash
land Butte and whole wheat flour,
and corn meal, all made at the local
mill. The first prize OF $5 was
awarded to Mrs. Boyd Tucker: sec
Ond a 50-lb. sack of flour to Mrs. r.
W. Hach, and the third, a 25-lb. sack
of flour to Mrs D. N. Davis. Win
ners OF these prizes may get their
awards by calling at the Ashland
Mills.
The Studio Ashland made o fine
exhibit of photograph enlargements
and artistic work all from the hand
OF Photographer B. II. Hinthorne.
p The Newton Apple exhibit by Mrs.
Anna Zigler which won first prize
attracted much comment and favor
able attention, on account OF the
fruit being grown on unirrigated
land. A view of these apples af-
fords assurance to fruit growers that
apples can be grown on unirrigated
land with proper attention. and is
good news to those who have had
that project under adyisement.
These apples were adiudged prize
winners for their fine commercial
size and appearance.
A. C. Joy exhibited 73O pounds of
stock carrots which he had grown
on one square rod OF ground, yield
ing at the rate of 5S tons to the
acre This square rod was taken
from a one-half acre patch that had
received only ordinary attention.
These carrots we're raised with no
idea of a public exhibit, this ques-
tlon being presented as an exhibit
at the Winter Fair never arising un-
I'll within the past four weeks.
A tremendous factor in the whole
success of the fair was the attractive
appearance presented by the Mer-
chants Row. Without this touch
of color and variation the whole ef-
feet would have been lost in meas
ure, as these booths were the first
thing to attract the eye of the visit
ors, and afforded a diversion from
the poultry and agricultural exhlb-
its that was pleasing and novel, Too
much praise cannot be given these
merchants for their support in max
ing this fair one of the greatest sue
this fair one OF the greatest sue
eesses ever presented in Ashland.
Albert Johnson was the winner of
the special prize of gloves offered
by W. c, Mitchell of the Mitchell
clothing store for the best display
of apples.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-12-08
FORMER RESIDENT
DIED IN GRESHAM


j. NJ. Brooks Of Chico. Calf. for
merly OF Ashland, passed through
/ Ashland, Friday morning on train
No. II euroute to Gresham, Ore,
where he was called by the death OF
his father, David Brooks, aged Z,
years, who passed away on Thanks
giving Day at the home of his daugh'
ter. Mrs. Richard Beadle.
The funeral was held on Sunday In
Gresham and interment was made In
Cooper Mountain cemetery, where
Mrs. Brooks was buried.
The Brooks family formerly own
ed the II. b. Warren orchard near
the Billings farm, and the daughter,
Mrs. Beadle, aud Mr. Beadle. also
lived for two years in that vicinity.
A son. ]. A. Brooks, died here IL
years ago and was buried in Harga-
dine cemetery.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-12-08
OLD EAGLE MILL Is
BEING DiSNIA NTLED

]. +. Arnold. the well known ranch
er who lives a mile or so north O
Ashland, started this week to dis
mantle the old Eagle mill standing Ol
his property, The building will be
completely razed and the lumber
hauled away, after which 1t is Mr.
Arnold $ intention to level the former
site OF the mill and plant it into al,
alfalfa field
The dismantllng of the old Eagle
mill removes a well known Landmark
in this section of the county. Much
discussion prevails among the old
timers as to which building was the
older, the Eagle mill or the old mill
that formerly stood at the entrance
of the park which was removed sey
eral years ago when Ashland park
became the beauty spot Of the city
The oldest inhabitants residing in
Ashland have distinct recollections
OF the times when these two biuld-
ings occupied prominent place in
the business activities of the upper
end OF the valley. | nthe early days
the milling business was an important
factor, and the Eagle mill was the
scene of a thriving industry.
According to pioneers the Eagle
mill was built some time in 1856 or
1857 by the Thomas Brothers, who
for many years conducted the busi-
ness at that point. Later the mill
became the property Of Mrs. s. A.
Farnham, sister OF G. +. Billings
of this city The latter came here
at the instigation of his sister from
the New England coast, and took
over the management of the mill in
1876, which he held until 1888. II
continued to be held in the Farnham
family until the present owners pur-
chased ii. It has been practically
tweny years, however. since milling
to any extent was conducted there.
Present day carpenters and build
ers look with absolute envy at the
timber and material which composed
the old structure. The foundation
was made of big hand-hewed timberS
which are straighter than any turned
out today by the best equipped saw
mill Lumber of the best grade went
into its building, rs the present dis
mantllng shows little OF the wear
and tear incident to a building of
over 60 years standing
The air of romance attendant on
the by-gone days when Eagle mill
was one OF the thriving industries
OF the Rogue River valley has hung
about the old building even through
its years of abandonment, and the
old timers OF Ashland and the upper
valley view its removal with a distinct
loss.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-12-08
HEAR
LECTURE GIVEN
BY SPECIALIST
PROF. BRANDT OF o. A. G. TALKS
ON FEEDING PROBLEMS CON.
FRONTING CATTLE RAIsERS---
WANTS LECTURE FEATURE EN-.
LARGED NEXT YEAR.

A large number OF dairymen as
sembled in the lecture room at p.
m, Saturday to listen to Prof. Brandt,
dairy specialist from o. A. C.
He gave short talk ON the pres
ent rather discouraging conditions
which face the dairymen. He then
took up in very helpful way the
! feeding problem. All present were
much interested and much help was
received, He figured out the most
economical ration for this particular
locality. Each dairyman present was
given chance to ask questions rel
ative to his particular needs
/ II is to be regretted that more time
could not have been given Prof.
Brandt as there was hut one lecture
room available and the afternoon was
divided between Prof. Brandt and
Prof. Brewster.
As usual Prof Brewster had
room full at his lecture on Saturday
and as usual he gave a talk we'll
worth the while The lectures as
whole have proven very valuable
part of the fair. Another year sew
erals rooms should he provided so
that more than one lecture may be-
carried on at the same time,
Extracts from Prof Brandt lee
ture follow;
"The present demOralized condition
of the butter market is due mainly
10 condition OF the world markets.
England ordinarily is importing near
ly, 5OO,O0O,OOO pounds annually. and
will take little more Than 100000
600 this year. Supplies from New
Zealand, Argentina and Denmark. or
dinarily going TO England, are COM
ing TO this country, Many milk con-
densOrs are closed and milk is being
separated and the butterfat churned.
Butter substitutes are also making
great inrOads on the butter market
But feed Is cheaper and labor be
coming more plentiful and when il
gets down to reasonable rate as
compared to the price of dairy pro
duets. the dairy farmer can make
money again
1.-TWO things the farmer must do
Gull out poor cows and feed prop
erly. There is no excuse for man
not getting rid of poor cows and the
man who has them has no legitimate
complaint on the price of products.
Feeding is always live and ever
changing problem. Changes with
the market of grains and folders ap-
pear through each winter.
"The farmer who has alfalfa hay
OF good quality in abundance Is III
a favorable position to feed cows
profltably. Every farmer Should as
far as possible raise all his feed on
the farm. Alfalfa, corn silage and
corn or barley makes good ration
for cows under average farm condi-
tions, and with the addition Of oil
meal beet pulp, mill run or similar
feeds to give variety the highest
cows can be satisfactorily
fed"
The speaker emphasized the fact
that in this section a complete and
ration can be raised on
the farms and that this augered well
for a good system for permanent ag-
riculture.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-12-08
MODEL GROCERY OPENED
on EAST MAIN STREET

mally Opened This Morning, Will
BE One of Most Model In This city
Proprietor Guarantees II Square
Deal 10 All.
T.. W. Flackug, proprietor OF the
old Shasta grocery located on Fourth
street. has moved his grocery TO 3S3
East Main street, where he will in
the future conduct his grocery bust
ness under the name of the Square
Deal Grocery"
Mr. Flackus is to be commended for
the manner in which he has fitted
up his grocery. II is without excep-
tion one OF the most model groceries
in the city. and one where customers
will no doubt. be proud to trade. Mr.
Flackus bears heavily upon the title
OF his store. and means to awe the
people Just exactly what he will he
advertising in the future. aud has ad-
vertlsed. "a square deal to all and
the best OF service will be everyday
notices with his store" he says.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-12-08
FAIR
CLOSES WITH
BIG CARNIVAL
MINSTREL SHOW SCREAM FROM
START TO FNIsH-suCCEss-
FUL GUEssERs OF CONTESTS
AWARDED-CROWDs OF MER.
RY.MAKERS FILL ARMORY.

Saturday nights Carnival was n
scream from start to finish. The
doors were not to be opened until
7:30, but il was impossible to keep
the people standing outside, and by
opening time the big gallery was full
and then the fun began.
The only method of entering the
show room was by way of the gallery
from where big chute led down to
the floor, and after the first vic
tim Joined the chickens on the floor
rapid succession of sliders came,
rollicking, laughing, screaming and
shouting down into the prize sec
tion. Old ladies and young, fat men
and lean, a merry procession, Joined
the throng until the big Armory was
packed to the limit.
This exciting entrance occupied
the attention of the spectators for
some time. and those circling the
booths and chicken pens, found for
tune tellers in the garb of gypsies
and various visitors in strange attire
mingling with the crowd and pro-
voking many a laugh by their
pranks.
The turkey and goose guessing
contests interested the great crowd
and over 400 guesses were made on
the number of beans in the jar. n.
Borden being the lucky winner of the
turkey and Mrs. A, Forget OF the
goose.
An auction sale of apples then
took place under the direction of J.
H. Fuller, with Mayor C. b. Lam
kin as auctioneer The apples
brought fine price, which helped to
defray the expense of the Fair. and
the persimmons went to Lamkin..
After the fruit auction weighing
contest was held and Emil Peil and
lady were the happy winners in the
heavyweights, while an unknown cou-
pie calling themselves Sis Hopkins
and Charley Pickles won in the light
weights.
Mr.. Fullerr announced that owing
to reported delay in the train from
the south the entertaining troupe
had Just arrived and would soon APP
pear, and shortly the boom of drum,
clashing of eymbals and thrum-
ming OF banjos was heard at the
entrance to the hall, and the livest
bunch of "coons" that Ashland ever
saw came prancing down the aisle.
My, but they were swell!
The personnel and identity of this
talented group were not easy to as
certain the only member of the
troupe who was known TO the audi-
ence being Ed Kaiser and II was n
great SURPRISE to the audience TO
find the gentleman so versatile and
the wonderful tones that, he was able
to draw from the instrument DE-
ICUTED the audienee-esnecialIv
the chickens and geese who annlaud.
cd loudlv
The aigrettes worn Inv tie BLACK
PATHS were n charming addition 70
tbe costumes II has hean ,aarrad
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-12-08

Mrs. John Shook OF Portland ar
rived in Ashland yesterday and will
be the guest OF Mrs. NJ. J. Shook
for 4 few days.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-12-08

The face Of new wash board is
composed of numerous wooden rol.
lers instead of a. corrugated metal
surface.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-16

Madeleine raised her eyes and Lafe
read in them the same intuition that
was in Brousseau's. and also her chal-
lenge. She was arming to oppose him
in his fight for Hilary. she was prepar-
ing to fight against all that she held
dearest. for the sake of the swindler
across the room. Lafe admired her
courage, but this he had expected.
MY business is with Mr.. Rosny."
he said.
Don't let that trouble you. / speak
for Monsieur Rosny," answered BrOus-
seau.
you'll hear for him. too. them" re-
torted Lafe "Mr Rosny. that man is
a liar. a thief and a swindling rogue.
That's what I've come TO prove"
Brouseau started forward. his face
pale with rage. AS he placed himself
in fighting attitude Lafe calmly as
sumed that Of defense. the left fist
ready. the right arm across his chest.
turned outward and slightly upward.
Brousseau was no coward. but he hest
tated. and his moment passed.
The Seigneur's face grew dark with
anger. mo man can say such things
OF a guest Of mine." he cried. and
gripped the arms of his chair as If try
ing to rise. Madeleine bent over him
and restrained him. Her face was
flushed with resentment.
81 told you my business was with
you. Mr. Rosny." said Lafe. upper
turbed. II amt speaking TO him. God
knows / don't want to speak to him.
He says he's speaking for you, so let
him speak to this. He's swindled the
st. Boniface lumber company out of
eighty thousand dollars, so far N
we've learned yet. and maybe more.
But I guess he's heard enough. I got
the proofs, but maybe It's painful lis
tening"
Leave the Chateau Immediately,
Monsieur Numbered the Seigneur.
Not till I've finished speaking" an
swered Lafe "Ullless he asks me to
go. and then I'll think about it. He's
speaking for you. You amt in on this
deal, Mr.. Rosny. And now I've ante'd.
he ended defiantly.
Madeleine came forward quietly.
you can go. Mr. Connell," she said in
a voice vibrant with restrained anger.
1--WE do not permit Monsieur Brous-
seau to be insulted, here or anywhere.
Your conduct is intOlerable. Leave In
stantly, and If you have anything to
say TO him in accusation say it when
he has not woman and sick man
present to restrain his resentment"
Lafe flushed. "And you amt in II
neither, Mamzelle," he answered
what got TO say I say to Mr.. Rosny
1 come here to say it and TIL go when
I said it,
"Oh, let him speak," snarled Brous-
seau Monsieur Askew is afraid to
come here with his lies, so he has sent
his man."
Madeleine's eyes flashed. This is
no place for personalities, Edouard. "