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Oreeon Historical Society 'oinj, 207 Second St ASHLANI) "Ashland Grows While Uthfa flows" City of Sunshine and flowers TIDII Ashland. Oregon, Lllhla Springs ' . "Oregon's famous Spa" VOL. XLII ASHLAND. OREGON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1917 NUMBER 33 Davis Resigns Job on Highway There has been 'considerable dis satisfaction among the minor officials Monster Crowd Sees "So Long Letty" The largest crowd that has ever as sembled in southern Oregon's largest theatre witnessed the production oMn charge of the road-building and "So Long Letfcy" In the Chautauqua Improvement work In the Siskiyou dl- audltorium Friday nighV That the vision of the Pacific Highway of late, nual reunion sessions Monday, in 'lain, Mrs. A. Q. Spencer, both of this show was a success In every way Is as a result of which the state super- Llthia park. Sixty-five old veterans, ! city. Twenty-fifth Annual Reunion of Old Soldiers and Sailors Enjoyed The old soldiers and sailors of William E. Palmer, Ashland; adju southern Oregon and northern Call-'tant, J. E. Peterson, Grants Pass: fornia began their twenty-fifth an-'quartermaster, J. P, Snyle, and chap- shown by the countless congratula-1 vising foreman of the division and tions which the management has re-; several others have resigned their po celved on every side for the efficient Isltions.. State Highway Commlsslon--way in which the crowd was handled er Nunn has been called to the scene and masterful way In which the play! of the trouble to endeavor to adjust -was staged. But one accident marred the trouble and restore harmony, the eenlng. This happened when a Mr. Davis, who has been the fore fuse was blown out lnv a nearby man ever since the highway work was transformer Just as the crowd was ar-j begun, will remain In the valley until riving and which caused the entire: he hears from Mr. Nunrt. auditorium to go dark for about fif teen minutes. This delayed the start ing of the show for nearly an hour. Immense Crowd. It Is understood that there has fifty-six of whom have their wives At the business meeting Wednes with them, and 18 sons and daugh- day aftornoon It was decided that the ters of veterans are registered in the 'association will pay its own expenses assembly. Twenty-six tents have .hereafter. been pitched In the park, which gives The following officers were elected it an appearance of one of Hue many ! for the ensuing year: Colonel. J. E. Peterson of Grants Pass; Ileutennnt- colonel. F. M. Putney of M,dford: major. 0. O. Van Xatta of Ashland; chaplain. Mrs. A, C. Spencer of Ash- larmy cantonments where future vet erans are now camped. .sli1nnd Day Tuesday. The programs of the old soldiers' 'mppflngs are held in the Chautauqua land. The adjutant and quartermas' been friction ever since the California building, Tuesday was Ashland day, iter will be appointed later. contractor, who has the contract foribut on account of the appearance of Registration. ! grading the highway, began work and "So Long Letty" In the Chautauqua Ashland G 0. Van N'atta, J P. The auditorium was arranged to that Davis and others declare it is an auditorium Tuesday evening, the Sayle, Charles Ganlere, S. Vrooman. seat 3 000 people, and the building Impossibility to work In harmony orjAshland day program was held Mon- Philip Ronham, W. E. Palmer, E. B was so near filled that it looked to the get along with the superintendent of day night. The program consisted , Ramsbej', Francis W. Shaw. Volney Bootlegger Taken From Train 16 Special Liquor Agent R. C. Porter and assistant, John B. Wlmer, of Ashland, met train 16 last night with a search warrant and located a quan tify of whiskey which was being transported' from California to Port land, and promptly placed one George Hill, who claimed his resl- Mining Exhibits to Feature at Fair The Jackson County Industrial fair will be held at Natatorlum building and grounds, September 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22, and affords a splendid opportunity for owners, or their rep resentatives, to exhibit the following list of minerals, and premiums paid, but do not stop at Just 20 pounds dence as Portland, under arrest for make it 100 or more pound's, so as to unlawful possession of Intoxicating: present a generous lot. and some to liquors.. At a trial before L. J. Trefren, Justice of th,e peace for Ashland dis trict, this morning, Hill pleaded guilty and was sentenced to pay a fine of $250 and serve 90 days In the county Jail. Falling to pay his fine, he was promptly committed to bon. be taken away. Mineral Depurtment The best 20-pound sample Jackson county product: Asphalt First prize, $5; second, prize, ribbon;. AntimonyFirst, $5; second, rlh- average spectator as if there was fully this contractor, that number of people present. The final report from the box office shows, however, that there was a slight number over 2,000 people pres ent. Scores of people came from down the valley by auto and the special train from Grants Pass was well patronizeo Many people were present from northern California, while the local people turned out en Two Escape Death KV NarrOW ItiarPln evening one of enjoyment. Grants Pass Day. Yesterday was Grants Pass day. Two men barely escaped with their in th6 afternoon session at the audl- lives yesterday when a five-ton sepa- !torlum the speaker was Rev. Melvln rator belonging to the Grant Davis T, wlre of Grantg Pagg Th6 Mlggeg of several well-rendered selections byjColvlg, Oliver Howard, A. W. Thom Dr. Woods' family orchestra. Read-ias, A. C. Spencer, W, E. Campbell, lngs by Rk P. Campbell, Mrs. Vor-jw. F. Songert, Walter P. Powell, J. man and Mrs Mellinger, besides sev-jQ Hatchlnson, W. S,. Ball. Charles ;tion Is In the hands of the officers eral othjr musical numbers made the Stennett, E. E. White, J. W. Mills, I that he has mad,e several trips of the jail at Jacksonville. Upon search of Hill's baggage, con sisting of a suitcase and a roll, re sembling a roll of bedding, there was found 28 quarts of whiskey which Hill claimed he was to receive $2.50 per quart for In Portland, and that this Is his first attempt, but Informa- masse. The streets were . ... ' i . . j . .. most fell upon them visiting people's autos, and after the S. S. Wilcox, W. W. Carpenter, E. H. Coder, D. L. Glenn, W. H. Kanaga. TaVnt F. Jt Elliott, J. Wi Adams, Samuel Carlisle, G. L. Manning, Ma rlon Yount, John W. Carpenter, O. M. Wilson. Medford Foskett M. Putney, L. city, rendered several well-received i H. Tucker, Thomas B. Ellison. L. R. The accident occurred on a county vocai selections. In the evening Bingham, L. B, Kent. D. R. Ander- lined with ithre8DlnS outfit t'PPed ove and al-,E118 and Wgei aiso of the sugar beet . . . m ml t1 I hnn voq ftiir rnn Trunin respmuiea i that of the Hylu Hehe days. It took !road near ihp 0ak 8treet br,dgJl over ther,e was music by the Ashland band, son, B. F, Joy. 18 ushers to handle the throng in the jBear craeK' lne outm was movlDg vocal selections by Misses Wise and auditorium t0 locatlonl' and M the 818 .Ellis, and an address by Rev. Booser Cast Enlovs Visit. tractor was undergoing minor re- of the Presbyterian church at Grants . . i-i .io 'pairs a six-horse team was hitched to pa.. The troupe s special train, consist-!. . 4U , Ing of two baggage cars of scenery, etc two Pullmans and a chair car, arrived in the city early Tuesday morning. Most of the company were soon in Llthia park. Some of them hired horses and spent the forenoon riding up the canyon and about the many scenic drives above the park; the tractor. The team pulled the tractor a little too fast while on a sloping stretch In the road. A rear whefl of the tractor ran over a blgiwItn veterans of Harrison Post, No rocMhe Jar of which broke the rear67 jn charge, assisted by the W. R. axle of the machine and caused It to c. organization, No. 27, of that town. t;ip over down the hill. The entertainments are open to all The two men, J. McCasner of Tal- and every one is cordially invited to ,.i,oH highlit nrnher- ent and James Renwlck, a farmer of attend the sessions. i.a nrf hninr on the wide lawns ithls dIstr,ct' were diking beside the There nag heen les8 lnterest ghown of the npper park, while some made ltractor n "e lower side of the road ,ln th doings of. the old soldiers, on Today's Entertainment. Today is Central Point day and there will be a special entertainment late. Start Work on Billings Hill Work on the Pacific Highway at Billings hill, so long delayed, has at Central Point B. F. Cumrolngs. Iast 8tarted- All the outstanding dif- W. S. Hoagland. H. J. Gardner. ricumes in the matter seem to have Eagle Point G. H. Wamslev. M. been settled, as Gr F. Billings relln- Henry 'When the accident occurred. S. Wood. Gold Hill Ml. H. Foster. Rogue River A. Kyle, Laws, Stephen Beers. Grants Pass J. E. Peterson, H. L Reld, Nathan Edwards. Jacksonville John B. Renault, Enos Conger. Applegate R.G.Roberts. Murphy S. A. Berry. Klamath Falls O. A. Stearns. For( Jones, Cal. John E. Craw ford, Lesion, Wis. E. Roberts. . Wives of many of the veterans', to gether with their families, several iPknw ... - .... ... a ... -m,ra Th "" uu.icu. w iM T,art or the loca citizens, this special train left Wednesday morning the side o avoid year than lagt, and the officers of for Eugene, where the production was Ith,6 "PtorjMe of a rfe bunion want lt understood that staged Wednesday night I e W WM a feet every one Is cordially Invited to atr xf r.-i.f away' 80 both made a lunge t0 get tend their entertainments. Tomor- Management nerves ,1. behind the machine. With unusual row w be Medford day, and lt ,B v IZIZ tZ Z pr LIh i8peed they reaChed the penlng lu8t "ndrstood that the veterans and the to enjoy the reunion, gest production that, has ever stopped th, R-narBtnr aahaA ,ntn ,ha T . J ) In southern Oregon, and its stopping fp ri bpre was made nossIM'e onlv bv the mi. . .j . . .. i.... , vi not., t I 1Me lnresn,nS omui ana me sep- coslng SPom of the reunion ::: , arator 19 a late case model-made al- office of ne,,nion nergmr ui me hu,s u,u, i1u mogt entirey from )ron and gteeIi g0 is continually Bringing me nesi oi,tnat qulshed his part In the matter some time, ago, and Friday the county court deposited a check for the coun ty's amount of the work, $3,450, and attended to other necessary details. Under the agreement the county Is to pay half of the expense of the grade crossing and the Southern Paclflo the other half. The company's assistant engineer arrived In the city Mondaiy to start the work, Mayor Lamkln and City Engineer F. H. Walker were soon with him and the big undertaking was at last started. The company's pile driver and other necessary materials have already arrived in the local yards. The first work was preparing the as the separator craahed into the w n c of that city h arranged Besides visiting veterans from oth- P,Ie9 ln order tbat the festlework for a program very fitting for thejer organizations, four Grand Army ..can be sustained while the work of posts are represented In the reunion excavating so large a quantity or dirt association Burnslde No. 23-of Ash-:can proceed. Officers of the reunion association 'land, William E. Palmer commandor; I As B00n as tbe excavation work has th.e machine was not damaeed n i n n h....vt i.hi.ji.-j bpen comnleted the state will start on ' wi w u i wn. I im . itpi if. ii I II- I tri . Mil I . it ill .ii.iiiiiii. M pno opiays ana otner aitracuons to fl8 much flg u woud have bwn had yRn y Jameg MattnB,Ti dfr.FosUett M. Putncv commander; Har- He construction of the new highway. " ! :-0 ' l0',,0, " ?Z ,a rZai 11 ,,een made 0t W00d' 89 the old paU n-nsed. Ashland: lieutenant-colonel, rlson No. 67 of Central Point, nnd , which sweeps to the east of tlie pres IT?.? , t nLnMinnT!. ,tern8 The i3 estimated John Renault, Jacksonville; major, John A. Logan No. 39 of Grants Pass, lent road and, skirting the hill, Joins scale that a theatrical production has ( at $100 NieW parta were ordered I . , the present Pacific Highway just ever received m me vnney. from portand hy wtre )ast nght and Crowd Pleased. !are i0xpected to arrive here today orAtir RAOflu Vm Even-one liked the play. They tom th t th k ,,. ' t .ilUW IXCdUy TU1 laughed and applauded from the min ute the asbestos reached the celling Chailotte Greenwood with her natur- Sons of Veterans and veterans of the Spanish-American war are also here Women's Registration j tomorrow, so that the work will not be delayed long. I The outfit have fieen threshing In this nart of the vallev for the nast al style of acting, her slapstick meth- twenty.flV9 days and have abont ten I uu0 u, .,....5iM6 t..C mu6..ic, a..., .... dayg op twQ weekg more 1q WQrk to reg)stratlon of wome Saturday. art of costuming made everyone hold d0 September 13. Saturday afternoon their sides with laughter. May Boley, representatives from the local worn- n,;u,,u,..a,i,,.,,nCu., en organizations met In the library .1 f1 111. Al I M AMfe.MM A " inns, me cnorus gins wun ineir en Arrangements are completed for tlcements, the music, the lighting ef fects, the "Jazzful" songs, the cos tumes all made the show a big success. Rumors Continue ito receive instructions concerning the 'distribution of registration cards,. It Home Guard Meet Tomorrow Night Chrome Iron First. 5; second, ribbon. Copper First), ?5; second, $2,50; third, ribbon. Cinnabar First prize, $5; second, $2.50; third, ribbon Dolomite First, $2.50. Gold Ore (free) First, $5; sec ond, $2.50; third, ribbon. Gold Ore (base) First, $6; sec ond, $2.50; third, ribbon. Gold Nuggets First, $5; second, $2.i50; third, ribbon. Lime First, $5; second, ribbon. Manganese (40 per cent) First. $5; second, rlhhori, Soapstone (talc) First, $5; sec ond, ribbon. Silica First, $2.60; second, rib bon. ' Shale First, $2.50; second, rib bon. Tungsten First, $2.50; second, ribbon. Clay (brick) First, $2.50, second, ribbon. Clay (potter's) First, $2.50; seo ond. ribbon).. Cool First, $5; sreond, ribbon. Marble (rough) First, $5; seo ond, ribbon,. Marble (polished) First, $5; sec ond, ribbon Granite First, $5; second rlbboriw Best general mineral display First, $10; second, $5. Many minerals at this time are much desired and command good prices that heretofore were supplied by other nations, nnmely, antimony, manganese, chrome", magneslte, pot ash, phosphorus; also a number of the rare minerals are well worth looking for, such as columblte, tanta- llte, strontium, tltnnium, tin and tungsten, also the platinum and ra dium groups. While looking for gold it often leads to other discoveries by beln,g observent ln giving detailed attention to other substances. In Hare Firttt Day It Is expecially requisite that all exhibits be in placo by 6 p. m. the across the Southern Pacific right of u'nv ThA rllrt trnm thft rnllrnnrl py- ' .... , . .. , first day, the 18th. It Is well to bear cavatlon will be used for the fill of i . . the new portion of the road. ln mind that the mineral drilling contest will bring an unusually largo Prnlmhlv It I ln nf tlin rnnrl work - ..... . , , , i i. can be done this fall, hut early In the """B "" " , , .1 i m o i. 1 1 .Jim m I testing team have the r admirers an There will be a meeting of the .summer of 1918 the Ashland hill will he Home Guard in the armory tomor-jbe a thing of the past and the Pacific, ,..,,, ,,,. row (Friday) night. The WOrK or , "iKllwuy win run wuuuui mean has been rather from Central Point to Ashland,. m - .a i. r u n ii w nvuET aniri ... i ll lllLClCijI tJliVD 13 pr.eierrea mat tnese De Drought to come jthe registration places Saturday af ternoon, but If it is Impossible for any one to leave home Saturday af ternoon or evening the card may be filled out at home and sent in. The women living in the country who cannot register Saturday can register at their respective school Ti n n ana anv Hmn frntn nnw nn until One correspondent writes as fol- . . . , . " ; Saturday evening. Any woman who ter, a fellow woi hcan, at a mill near "Ever since the arrival of the boys 15th can- rpBlBter at the nnhllc Selma, Ore,., on August 10 last, by aat Fart steveng Dame Rumor hag ca r at Pub,lc jui, "" muoi"... u'-- -vbeen wagging her tongue ln a very wants rass. ine tnai Degan iue8-,ml. .j onprrpHi. Turpin Convicted In 15 Minutes What disposition will be made of the coast artillerymen of Oregon ' who are now at the forts at the 1 mouth of the Columbia river is the I all-absorbing topic of discussion ' among the men, according to letters received here, I Ralph Turpin was Tuesday found guilty of murdering William McAIlls- lows: manner. day morning and the Jury was only 'Rumor after rum0r, originating from I stand briefly, setting up self-defense furorg ,a the campg and have often state presented He will get, 1m- ua a motive, uui uie state presented .,.. rMi.hed the officers and lnvolv- Places for registering are as fol lows: Junior high 'school, town hall, out 15 minutes, Turpin was on the untraceable sources, have created '""f P,a?6 ? Fo"rth 8tret' "aw; Hours, 8 to 6 o'clock. T J..IJ.J - 1- X . TI ed them ln the efforts to find whether ' " wnB ul-u,uou l" K lne "onor or not really true or Imaginable. ,'Guard glrls t0 aBslst ,n Placln5 the ' ,. . ... registration cards at the homes and "The ma n item of rumor Is the . , . .,. . . .. , ,, . to help on registration day. Bring departure of the coast artillery for , A ' . now Is to give interviews to 76,532 other coast defense station or for ZZZ C , Ti people, dictate 83,497 letters, con- Jthe European battlefields. Rumor has JJf f!"1 DOt BUPP,,ed tw0 Aitnt nafoAnollv tfia npnaamtttnnD t ' . n ui . 1. 1 .1 : ' four eye witnesses, prlsonment for life. All Mr. Hoover has to do In a day the organization slack during the vacation period, but with the returning of members to tho city the organization hopes to be- more efficient and to meet every week. Captain O. E. Dolbert has received new Instructions from Adjutant General White concerning the Home Guard, and a shipment of several thousand rifles for the Home Guard arrived In the state for dis tribution to the various organizations throughout the state, recently. Every citizen Is requested to be present so Coast Artillery at Gun Practice Portland Oregonlan: Some of the Oregon companlos have been getting sub-caliber practice, but this has been 'interrupted considerably by the fre iquent ralna. As yet no cantonments have been that an organization can be formed (Provided for the troops and they are . . . ... . . Iinliaar! In tanta wnicn win mane an adequate means i This should be made a record dis play of minerals that will lead to In dustrial development of local re sources, For further Information call on or phone 13, W. Llljegran, Medford. phone 192-J. of protection to the city should occa sion demand. Those who are now enlisted In the Colonel C. C. Hammond of the Ore gon Coast Artillery is fort comman der. Lieutenant-Colonel Berton K. Home Guard are: G. E. Cyester, D. ,Lawson of the Oregon Coast Artillery D. Xorrls, L. J. Orres, William Dick-is fort commander at Fort Canby; erson, If, G. Enders Jr., E. J, Kaiser, ! Major Willard L. Coppernoll of the C. E. Sams, II. S. Palmerlee, O. S. Oregon Coast, Artillery is fort com- 135 food speculators, address half a dozen public meetings, Issue com plete seta of Instructions to the a couple of times and back again! but nothing authentic has been given j out. Whether or not the coast artll-! forth between Washington, New York and Chicago. housewives, and travel back and lery troops will ever be moved from j the coast defenses of the Columbia Is only a matter of conjecture and the 'buck private In the rear rank' knows Just about as much about lt as the hlgest officer at the post. "Just what disposition Is to be made of the troops Is a secret of the war department, and lt is rather After visiting the shoe store at present prices, the consumer decides It will be cheaper to have his old shoes repaired, and after visiting the cobbler he decides that lt is cheaper to have new shoes. Those living In the rural districts register at their school houses: Bellevlew Mrs. Fred Homea and Miss Florence Querry. Wagner Springs Mrs. F. Ift Elli ott. Upper Soda Sprlngs-Mrs. D. W. Davis. ' Nell Creek Mrs. Gelger and Mrs. Barrett have been chosen to take charge of the work. ' Every woman ln tbe city sixteen years of age or over 1b urgei to fill Carey, Clark Bush, C. B. Lamkln', R. D. Anderson, O. El Deibert, R. "H. Stanley, D,. D. Edwards, Chas. Rob ertson, J. B. Wlmer, C. W. Winnie, M, M Murray, G. S. Butler, T. W. Acklin, J. H. Thatcher, G. G. Wol- cott, P. J, Amer and John Rigg. . mander at Fort Columbia. As a result of the progress of small pox vaccinations and para typhoid In oculations, the men are very careful about their arms. Much laughable Interest happens from time to time at the expense of some of the Oregon recruits and much to the amusement of their more ex perienced comrades. One sentry at (Continued on Page Elgt) Saturday; If any one is ln doubt concerning any point, Information may be obtained by calling up any out a card and file It with, registrars member of the committee. E. G. Robert", of the 401 orchard his mother, Mrs. E. J. Roberts, andi ' ' ' , . , , . ' . , i seeing Colonel Ellis, commander of his sister, Mm. L. O. Van Wegen. as i t " , . . .. . did also Mr -and Mrs. E. E. Gall, of,""- , "'r'' " Bellevlew, and all enjoyed a good dinner and a very pleasant family reunion. came unduly excited ln calling out the guard and called "Turn out the guard! Commander of the Columbia river!" Another sentry1, post Nq. 1, at another of the forts, also furnlBhed much amusement upon seeing Colonel Hammond and Lieutenant-Colonel (Continued on race Eight) Peaches Donated to Soldiers' Auxiliary The Soldiers' Auxiliary meet to night ln the library to discuss' plana for sending the next shipment of fruit, and vegetables to the boys at Fort Stevens. Mr. John Klrkpatrlck, who owns a small peach orchard near the Granlta City" hospital, and who expects to leave the city soon, donated the fruit of thirty peach trees to the Soldiers' Auxiliary, Several members of the Girls' Honor Guard and members oC the Soldiers' Auxiliary are busy pick Ing the fruit today". There will be fresh peaches sent to the boys and fruit left to dry, so that It can ba sent to them later ln the winter. Last Half of Taxes Soon Due The last half of the county and state 1916 taxes will be due on Octo ber 5. The taxes can be paid now at any of the local banks or at Bil lings' Agency. The penalty for not paying the taxes is a heavy one. Phone news Items to the Tldlnga,