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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-03-29
GOVERNOR SIGNED
CONSTABLE MEASURE

Western Nevada newspapers /.
9 of yesterday contain information /.
9 that Governor Boyle signed As 9
g sembly Bill No. 273. reducing the 9
q pay Of Constable N. P. Moore of .
. this city from s125 per month Q
Q to forty-one cents per month. Q
Q The bill became a law yesterday Q
@ and as no date was set when the .
q reduction should become effec- Q
Q tive it became operative the mo- o
. ment Governor Boyle affixed his =
. signature and Mr.. Moore Is now .
Q to receive the munificent salary Q
Q of cent and fraction for each o
@ day he holds Office. o
@ Moore was appointed by the o
Q County Commissioners to take o
Q the place of the late Constable o
@ Jack r. Nelson, the day follow o
9 ing Nelson's death, he having @
o been fatally wounded while at e
9 tempting to arrest Negro. The o
9 City Council refused to appoint o
:. Moore as Chief OF Police and o
Q consequently his duties are cut o
O to practically nothing, hence the o
o reduction in pay. As the Office o
o is established by the constitution o
o 1t cannot be abolished except by q
Q long lapse of time. o
In addition to the proposed change
in the Nevada divorce law providing
for an optional interlocutory decree,
proposed in an initiative petition of
Reno citizens to the legislature and
voted down by that body. Nevada will
have an opportunity at the next gen.
eral election to vote upon the substi-
tute for it.
The governor also signed the pri-
mary bill yesterday to make some
changes in the method Of conducting
primaries, but not to do away with
the primary system entirely. other
bills signed were those abolishing the
office of fish and game warden. the
lethal gas bill. the measure adding
two new routes to the highway sys-
tenn and the motor vehicle registra-
ton bill.
Vetoed bills included the bounty
bill and the measure for the collec-
tion OF mining manuscripts.
The governor yesterday took action
on a few remaining bills on his desk.
Assembly bill No. 203. highway
measure was vetoed. As he approved
No. 232. which covers the same routes
as 2o3. 1t simplified matters and no
one was injured.
Assembly bill No. 273, township law
of Humboldt county. which caused
more or less discussion, was ap-
proved.
Assembly bill No. 81, the new motor
vehicle law, which incorporates a
number OF new features, has been
signed, also the primary law. which
has a few changes over the old. es-
pecially in the way of holding con-
ventions. This is to be decided by
the delegates and not specified as to
be held in this city. as under the old
law.-Carson Appeal.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-03-29
EASTER EGGS AND NOVELTIES

Adv.t2
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-23

BUNGALOW. MOUNT RAINIER RMS
bath, fur. h.. lot -iI150; 8. go. THON.
AS J, FISHER q CO., INC. Tss 18th st
NV. Main $3.50.
BETHESDA, MD.-Two STORIES. FRAME.
rms, bath, gas and cleo. b. q. heat.
lot SoIeeo; 5000. THOMAS J. FISHER q
Co, INC. tss 18th It. NV. Main $500
foNALL RoAD-sEMI- DIET, FRAME, q
rps, tile bath. special electrical fYture.
Pittsburgh bot-wster heat; $3.50. THON.
AS J. FISHER Co, INC. TSs 18th ct.
NV. NJ. 0sSo.
Mr.. TAKoMA SPRINGS, MD. spout 4 a..
e-r. house: fruit trees, etc. clear. q. $50;
eriy $3.50 cash. balance SIS per month. n.
.. RYoN CO.. mo. itz3 y st n. <Sof,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-23
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Central NoEtksasl ceuinued.

9TH ST. n. r. NEAR A. CAPITOL st.
modern. three-ssory. brick house: eight
rooms: hot-watsr heat: porches. Prics. 81.
eon. JOHN y. D0N0HoE SONS. 31s Pa.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-23
SUBURBAN FOR SALE


Ia, HIGHLY IMPROVED: TWO SQUARES
from Baltimore boulevard and trolley: =
bearing fruit trees; flowers and shruhbery'
1-room house; fur. h., ham a gar; price,
sd.oOO. wM. II. SAUNDERS 4 CO.. lGSs
st. NV. All
FOR SALE OR RENT-SIN ROOMS; MOD
ern. detached, possession; $50 will rent
and So. so. with little cash. will buy Sun
day. phone Alexandris 1915.
y. c. GooDSow COMPANY.
go 18th st. Main 307.
2s2
RADN0R HElGIfTS-s6.JpO.
Twenty minutes to the heart Of the city:
overlooking the beautiful Lincoln Ne
mortal; rear lot a recreation area for the
children. This seven-room frame house
almost new, with elec. lights; hot-sir
heat. Why pay twice rs much and yet
no more than is offered IN this house :
wM. $. PHILLIPS. 1909 N. Y. ave.
Main es.
WILL BUILD IN NORTH ADDITION OF
RANDLE HIGHLANDS
room bungalow. 81 80: terms. $500 cash;
balance, SIS month.
Groom bungalow. s.. $50: terms. SIS cash;
balance, Sa7 month.
Broom bungalow. FISTS; trims, $50 cash:
balance. US month.
THE HARLOW CO.,
SIS 18th at. Room, "a
81
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-23
Southwest
Central.

NEAR SMITHSONIAN GROUNDS-EIGHT
rooms and two baths: semi-drtNched. s.,
OOo. J. u. GARMAN. District National
Rank Rdc. $40
~ ST Sw.-SENERAL BRICKS: SIX
rooms and bath: good condition, terms
A..5n. 4. y wIIDMAN & CO. 9th and
n. Franklin 6i0b. go
Mr.. STH. & S. w.-3-story brick: clos.
TO st. Dominc's Church: $3.50. $50 cash.
\. y. RYoN co. INC. i4:5 st. 45s
Mr.. laTH. & {. $. w.-2-story frame; gar
age; big lot; $3.50; clear; terms. y. K.
RfON CO.. INC. 1873 st. 45T
Mr.. 2ND. 4 S. w.-2-story frame; lot
1870; aiiey: rent $50. Price $3.50.
y. f. Rf0N co. INC, 1923 st. ass
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21
BROKEN WHEEL 0VERTURNS
J. A. REEDER AUTO; FEW
BRUISES RESULT OF MISHAF

]. A. Reeder's Ford car turned
turtle yesterday on North Main
street, when the right rear wheel
broke, as the result of sharp turn
to the left to avoid running into a
car driven by Vern Decker. r. F.
Crowell, one of Reeder's passengers,
had his right leg and shoulder
bruised, but was not seriously in
jured. None of the other occupants
of the Ford received more than very
slight hurts.
The accident occurred about II
o'clock near the Methodist church
According to Chief of Police j. w
Hatcher, to whom the parties relat-
ed the mishap, Reeder turned sharp
ly to the left in order to avoid run
ming into Decker, who had held out
his hand and started to turn to the
left, but stopped when he saw Reed
er close behind. Decker was ac
companied by the Palmer boys and
Clarence McFadden. Mr.. Burns and
Mrs. C. Sholer were the other pas
sengers in Reeder's car.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21
COUNTY AUTO DEALERS
HAVE GET-TOGETHER
HOTEL ASHLAND DINNER

One OF the most enjoyable OF the
MANY delightful luncheons given at
Hotel Ashland was partaken OF sun
day noon by the auto dealers OF
Ashland and Medford who made ex-
hibits at the Winter Fair. This
feast of reason and flow OF gas
WAS in the nature OF pollification
meeting to celebrate the splendid au-
70 show which had just closed and
which resulted in a closer union OF
the auto interests OF Jackson coun-
ty. The prize turkey offered for the
best decorated auto booth was won
by Harrison Brothers, whose Ford
sedan and Fordson tractor were ex-
hibited in beautiful lattice-work
booth decorated with yellow crysan-
themums. The "piece de resistance
of the fraternal feed was this self
same premium gobbler, whose juicy
Joints were skillfully carvel by j.
F. Hittson, a visiting Medford deal
er, who performed the difficult op'
Grafton without getting lap full
of gravy and stuffing John Fuller
acted as POSTMASTER, being all that
his name indicated before the lunch
con was finished. Everybody agreed
that it was a good thing for rival
dealers to get together in fraternal
good fellowship and cooperate fol
the general good of the automotive
industry.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21

following letter, written in French,
was translated by Mrs. Blanche Pro-
vost:
"The Marshal Foch
December 2, 1921.
"Mr. Mayor:
"The enthusiasm of the people of
Ashland to come to greet me, when
my train passed through your city,
on December 2, has profoundly
touched me. and wish to express
my heartfelt thanks. ! am asking
you to be to your generous people
the interpreter OF my sincere graft
tude.
please accept. Mr.. Mayor, the
assurance of my highest considera-
tion.
"P. FoCH."
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21
LONE PINE NINE
RUNNING TWO
8-HOUR SHIFTS
(FrOm Fridays Daily

JACKSONVILLE, Or, Dec. 16.-
The Great Western Mining company.
which recently purchased the mine
several miles south of Jacksonville,
formerly known as the Lone Pine
mine, now has two eight-hOur shifts
operating on that property Two
cross-cuts are being made, one OF
which will cut the vein 800 feet be-
low the surface, while the other will
cut il at the 400-foot level. One
shift will encounter the vein before
the end OF the week.
Waltr B. Robinson, chief engi-
neer for the Blue Ledge mines, ma6e
an inspection tour Of the property
Monday and gained such favorable
opinion of 1t that he purchased an
interest in the property.
1t is said that the cross-cuts which
are now being driven will place
thousands of tons of good milling
ore in sight and that they will un-
dercut all the old workings by sew
eral hundred feet. According to re-
ports, the old workings yielded 200
tons of ore that plated SIS to the
ton.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21
Light "Skiff''
Snow Brings
Sleigh Hopes

An embroyo snow storm this
morning aroused in youthful hearts
high hopes of coasting. The slight
"skiff" of snow melted shortly after
It fell, owing to a rise in tempera-
ture. There is as yet little snow in
the mountains, Grizzly Peak being
almost bare. There is yet posi-
bility of a white Christmas, but
Louis Dodge, local weather observer,
explains that forecasting along the
Pacific coast is difficult undertak-
ing, because most Of the storms
come from the west, and there is
seldom anyone out on the ocean to
give warning of a storm coming.
The barometer registers low todhy,
but there is no general storm cen
ter in this part of the country. so
there is no certainty of a storm COM
ing soon. The following recent low
temperatures have been registered
in Ashland; Saturday. 20 degrees
above zero; Sunday, IS; Monday
22 degrees.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21
DELIVERY FAILURE
Of PACKAGES NEEDS
PROMPT COMPLAINT

In the world of parcels handled
by the postal service during the
Christmas rush there may be a few
parcels that fail to arrive In the
hands of the addressee. There are
many reasons that may be assigned
by the disappointed ones. Postmast-
er e. ]. Kaiser anticipating these
possible failures requests that pat
rons of the Ashland office as soon
as they establish a failure of arrival
of any parcels or letter bring their
complaint to the Ashland office and
afford the office an opportunity of
placing the complaint through the
regular channels of inquiry and in
vestigation afforded by the Postal
Department. This will clear up
many outstanding difficulties and
will establish the fact if the parcel
is located in the Dead Letter office
The mode of procedure in the case
of mail and parcels is through
postoffice form, Report of the loss
rifling, delay, wrong delivery, OF
other improper treatment of the mai
matter" The sixteen questions on
this form are so plain child car
answer them. The principal item
the patron should bear in mind, il
possible, is the date the parcel was
mailed.
Parcels of any value should be
insured. The fees for insurance are
cents up to a value of SIS, &c W
to $25, 1Oc up to $50, 25c up tC
800. Return receipt can be obtain
ed il requested at time Of mailing
Registered letters and parcels are
put through the mail by hand t.
hand receipts and are absolutel!
| protected. Return receipts can bt
secured II requested at the time o
mailing.
There is also an office record o
delivery at the office of destination
in the case of special delivery mai
that will assist in locating the de
livery. This service, however, SHOULD
not be confused in any way will
registered mail, which absolutel.
guarantees delivery. Mail can b.
both registered and delivered by spe
cial delivery.
Patrons should bear in mind tina
a complaint properly filed with tn
post office is regarded as a kindnes
|, by the postal service, and does no
mean that the patron is registering
, a "kick" or is disposed to be
chronic Crouch
Prompt complaint means goo
, service.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21
ESCAPED AN OPERATION
Something Worth Reading

Kuna, ldaho-'Tn the Spring of 1920
was unable 10 do any work at ali owing
% a pain in my hips and back all the time
and ! also suffered from functional dis
turbanoes. Our family doctor refused TO
give me medicine, be said an operation
was the only thing that would cure me.
My mother, not wanting an operation
performed, bought me a bottle Of DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. After TAX
ing one bottle felt better, 30 took five
more, along with two bottles Of the Gold
en- Medical Discovery, and now | am
married, doing my own housework and
enjoying perfect health. Mis-. Vern
Davenport, r. i. ID. /.
Dr. Pierces famous remedies can be
procured Of your neighborhood druggist
in tablets or liquid, and you can have
confidential medical advice free by wit
ing Dr. Pierce's InyalidS Hotel in Bd-
faio, n. Y.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21
SECOND ASHLAND
SCHOOL SEMESTER
STARTS JAN. 23RD

The second semester of the Ash
land schools begins Monday, January
23, 1922. 1t is important for those
wishing to enter the first grade and
the high school grades to keep this
date in mind. Any child who is six
years old on or before March /, 1922
may enter school, but the child must
enter school at the beginning of the
semester. None will be receivd af-
ter the first of February.
This is necessary because a pri-
mary teacher has large number
of children for whom she must care
and it is impossible for her to give
the individual attention necessary to
give a beginner an opportunity to
overtake pupils who have a start.
The second semester is a favor
able time to start the little folks
for the classes are not quite so large
as they are in September. So, If
parents will help in this matter by
getting everyone who is six years
old by March /, 1922, in school. all
will be benefited.
Final examinations for the first
semester will begin January 19
1922. About the same time state
examinations for credit in the high
school will be given in both the old
and new testaments. A successful
manuscript in either will give one
half credit. For the study Of the
Bible outside of school hours, the
state department furnishes free a
splendid outline of the work re.
qulred to be done.
Christmas holidays begin Friday
evening, December 23. 1921, and
last till Monday, January 2, 1922
Most of the teachers living near en-.
ough will go to their homes for the
holiday period. Among those who
will be away are Geraldine Ruch
Marie Ridings, Leota Rogers, Grace
Knopp, Buena Temple, Edna Ken
nedy, and Leona Marsters. Walter
Hughes and Superintendent BriscoC
will attend the State Teachers as
sociation at Portland for part Of the
holiday period.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21

over a difference of opinion in
poker game. One of the men who
worked for me, Frank Trimble, was
killed in the lava beds. 1t was fog
gy. He thought he saw an Indian
and so he raised up to get a better
view and fell back dead 1t was an
Indian he had seen, and the Indian
got him-through the head"
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21
20 co. TEACHERS
ATTEND MEDFORD
HIGH INSTITUTE
SEVEN RURAL SCHOOLS REPORT
ONE HUNDRED PER CENT
ATTENDANCE

About seventy county teachers
were in attendance at the high
school institute held in Medford last
Saturday. Sectional divisions pro-
vided for work in small groups, and
for conference in an informal way.
The success of the morning sessions
was largely due to the careful plan
ming of the section leaders.
Besides the section program al
ready published, the commercial de-
partment under leadership Of Miss
Donna Henry, had the following
topics planned:
Regulations for tipping and short
hand contests-Discussio What Is
the ideal course of study for com
mercial students-Mrs. Arnold, Tai
ent How | train speed writer's in
shorthand-Callie Vogell, Ashland.
Best methods for developing expert
typists - Miss Mattern, Jackson
vile. Opportunity OF the CONNER
cial teacher in vocational guidance
"A. B. Collett, Gold HILL
The science division under G. w
Milan had the following: How
teach biology-Geraldine Ruch, Ash
land. Science Observation-Disclosures
sion, II. F. Cope, Medford; Malcolm
Wright, Central Point.
An enjoyable hour was spent al
noon time over the excellent lunch
con provided by the home economics
department of the Medford higf
school, Then after an extraordinar
lily entertaining session of the Higf
School Teachers and Principals
club, Professor Stetson, of the Uni
versity of Oregon, addressed tn,
gathering on "a School for Adde'S
cents"
Seven rural schools report lO'
per cent attendance for the month o
Noyember--PrOspect, Long Noun
tain, North Trail, Eureka, Persist
Brophy, and Highland schools
Thirty-nine schools had 95 per cen
or above, among them being Butt
Falls, Ashland, Phoenix, Centra
Point, Sans Valley, Medford, Rogu
River and Gold Hill schools.
Boys and Girls club work is bein
discussed in the various schools o
the county by Miss Elizabeth Burr
rural school supervisor, looking to
ward the best alignment of clu
work yet undertaken in this county
The University of Oregon exten
sion department has large seleC
tion of lantern slides to lend, an
Jackson county is taking advantag
of the opportunity. Slides hav
been recently shown at evening gath
erings in Antioch, Willow Springs
Z. Reese Creek, and Ruch schools, an
to pupils of the Jacksonville, Ga
q Grove, Applegate, Savage Creel
j. Watkins, and Beaver Creek schools
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21
Ashland Traveller
Complains Of Cold
In Eastern Cities

H. II. Leavitt, Chestnut and Luna
Vista streets, returned yesterday
morning from an extended trip to
Minnesota, Oklahoma, Colorado and
California Numerous friends and
relatives we're visited, most OF whom
Mr.. Leavitt had not seen since he
came to Ashland twelve years ago.
Arriving at St. Paul. the Oregon
ian found It necessary to wear all
his clothes and to buy additional APP
parel as a protection against the
snow and zero weather. After a
few days and dollars spent in the
Minnesota capital, Mr.. Leavitt visit
ed at Mankato, Crystal lake-his old
homeland Tracy. At the second
place a chicken pie supper was in
progress at the Methodist church
when the Ashlander arrived and for
some of the white meat, please. At
Tracy his daughter, Vera, was dis
covered with nine children. all Of
whom seemed glad to see Grandpa.
Business conditions in Minnesot
ara very bad, reports Mr.. Leavitt.
A number Of closed banks were OBJ
served. Land which sold for 5000
and upwards per acre is now slow
sale at SIS. Corn in down to 25c a
bushel and other farm products rela-
lively cheap.
Oklahoma City. where Mr.. Lea
Wits married son Harvey, news
paper advertising solicitor, lives, is
thriving, rapidly growing city of
about 100000, its prosperity being
largely due TO nearby oil wells
Much cotton is also grown, ginned
and baled there. Whites and blacks
occupy separate schools, churches,
cars and railway stations.
Land in Colorado owned by Mr.
Leavitt was next visited and then
the sights Of Los Angeles and Long
Beach viewed. Although several
days were spent in that vicinity
nothing was seen OF Mac sennet'i
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21
GOLD RIDGE MIMI
INCREASES FORCE

Reports about town that the Gold
Ridge mine has ceased operations
are entirely without foundation. The
mine has recently added three new
men to the payroll and brought in
bar of bullion which brought more
than $1,000. This bar was brought
in Saturday and represented last
weeks run. According to the week.
ly receipts the vein is getting larg-
er and richer as the work proceeds.
A drift south along the vein for a
distance Of 100 feet has been start
ed from tunnel number four and
men are now at work on the lower
cross cut.-Medford Mail Tribune.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE
STATE OF OREGON. IN AND
nnn La nEonAr nnIrArrnr

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE
STATE OF OREGON. IN AND
FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
In the Matter of the Estate of Annie
Cash Deceased.
Notice Of Appointment of Admins.
traitor and to Present Claims
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
the undersigned has been appointed
by the Honorable G. A. Gardner,
Judge of the County Court in and
for Jackson County, Oregon, as the
administrator of the estate Of Annie
Cash, Deceased, and any person hav-
ing a claim against the said estate,
is required to present the same, duly
verified, at the law offices of Briggs
& Briggs, Pioneer block, Ashland.
Oregon, within six months from the
date of the first publication of this
notice.
Notice of first publication: De-
cember IA, 1921.
GEORGE w. CASH,
1874 Administrator.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21
STAMP TAX ON TOILET
AND PROPRIETARY ARTICLES
VOID AFTER JANUARY 1

Clyde G. Huntley, collector of In
ternal revenue, calls attention to the
fact that commencing on January l,
1922, the stamp tax on toilet and
proprietary preparations will nc
longer be in effect. While this is a
small tax 1t has been source Of an
noyance to dealers and patrons alike
and its repeal will be generally ap-
proved.
Collector Huntley suggests that
dealers restrict their purchases Of
proprietary stamps between now and
December 81 to actual immediate
needs in order that they may not
tie up funds unnecessarily, and bs
required to file claims for refund.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21

bathing beauties nor of Doug and
Mary. A new oil district was visit
ed, in company with Smooth-tongued
land agents. Mr.. Leavitt does not
know the distance or direction from
Long Beach where the wells are To-
Gated, but is certain they are not
towards Hawaii.
The last stop was made at Lam
caster, near which place Mr.. Lea
Wits daughter. Alice, is employed
on a big stock ranch. He is glad
to get back TO Ashland and sorry
to have missed the Winter Fair.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21
COMRADES OF BURNSIDE POST:

The removal of Comrade Charles
Ganiere from our ranks by death has
brought to us a loss which words
cannot tell, and which can be mea-
sured only by the sadness Of our
hearts, when we recall what he has
been to us, and to the world at large,
and remember that we shall see him
no more on earth.
We tender our sympathy to the
family and near friends; and while
we realize that their hearts must be
filled with sorrow over him who was
so much to them, yet we believe that
many grateful memories which come
from such a life, as naturally as
odor from frankincense, will do
much to console their minds.
| Comrade Ganiere has passed from
our ranks by promotion. He was
nedeed elsewhere. Let us close up
our ranks and march faithfully for
ward.
Our ranks are wasting, Close up!
Close up!
Life's sun is hastlng, Close up;
Close up!
Evening and that last bugle call
Lights out; will come to one and all,
But it need not our souls appall,
Close up! Close up!
(Signed)
G. o. VAN NATTA.
J. P. SAYLE,
A. C. SPENCER.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-12-21
TWENTY-FIVE EXTRA MAIL
CLERKS BETWEEN ASHLAND
AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

The railway mail service will put
on its Christmas holiday extra irews
beginning December 16. There will
be twenty-five extra railway mail
clerks on the Portland and Ashland
division. and in ADDITION the regular
crews will make extra trips.
The Ashland-Gerber division rail-
way mail clerks with their residence
in Ashland have also received their
orders governing the situation, be-
ginning December 16.