The Ashland Advertiser. Monarch of the Amateurs. Vol. Ill AKHLAXD, ORKCOX. WKÜXKMDAY, MKPTKIRKR 4. ls«Ä . —— ■ ................... ■ For a kiss that is neat, For a kiss that is sweet, Fora kiss elixer-laden, For a kiss that is long And a kiss that is strong. You must kiss an Appleton maiden — Appleton Press. TIliM!» OX THE I. IR T RXTI MèUIMH hl» REVOKE DAMAGE WAS 1XIXK. YOUNG HOODLUMS. A niimlcr of young h<*odlumt from Ashland went out to the Congregational Church social Friday evening, ami, by smoking, swearing and other rude cun- du U. succeeded in making themselves decidedly disagreeable. Not content with this, they threw tones through the lanterns, cut the ro|H-s u | m » u which the lanterns were hung ami in various other ways annoyed those who were trying to enjoy t helnselvvs. The names of these particular hood­ lum* are know n to the A i»v» htiski !, ami any more of this conduct will result in their publication. If • vou don't read the A dvkrtiskr , * voii don't get half the news. Subsvril»e X«. 16 ............... .............. HOW THE GIRLS KISS. MEDFORD’S LATEST BLAZE. Medford was startled last Thursday morning by the intelligence that an at­ tempt had l»een made to destroy another one of her buildings. ami if any town is excusable f«>r being raised to a pitch of frvniy and desperation, Medford certain­ ly is. The object of the fiend*« unsuccessful attempt was to destroy the residence of Mrs. J. Bradley, situated a I »out one mile North of Medford. One o'clock Thun*- day morning was the time chosen for the commission of the deed. That the crime was premeditated ami a thorough job intended is shown 1 y the fad that the front porch was made more easily in flam able l»v the aid of coal oil ami turpentine ami the blase was started by a fuse running to inflainable material under the porch. The fuse living light« ed, the fellow could make hiinsrll scarce Indore the house was tirvd. ami, sin-v there was no one around w hile the fuse was burning, there would be no noi«e to waken the inmates, but. contrary to ev­ ident ex jivetations. the lire was discov­ ered and extinguished Indore any headway was gained. ■■ I The Red Wing girl bows her stately head. Ami she fixes her stylish lips In a firm, hard way, and then lets go In spasmodic little snips. — Red Wing Republican. The Winona girl puckers her lips s<> sweet, Livs • her head on his nianlv • breast. ('lose” her eyes ami gently sighs, Ami the voting man attends to the rest. — Winona Herald. The Ashland girl, with Grecian grace Ami balmy breath of sweetest scent, While smile*» adorn her pretty face. Takes, and returns the compliment. It is a MONEY notable fact all farming in­ IN that FARMING terests improve where it is ¡»ossible to utilize the water that the wells on the farms w ill }>r*»du<*e. How tew |»eop)e ihink of the value of water for irrigation, and what could la* produced at a mini­ mum cost if it were used. The question lias liven heretofore how to get the water to the surface economical!y. ami this has I »ven accomplished by the use of Gaso­ line or Kerosene <>il Gas Engine, manu­ factured by Palmer A Rev Type Foundry. 405 San some street. San Francisco, Cal. OBITUARY. Adam laiddigan died at his home near Ashland. Monday morning, Septemlier 2, isq.%. aged 29 years. Mr. laubhgan was wounded by an ac­ cidental gun shot July 2, just tw>» months liefore his death, and, after prompt medical attendance, his recovery was looked for. ami indications were fav­ orable uptoalxmt three weeks ago, when be began to decline.