The Ashland Advertiser.
A Communication.
Published Every Wednesday,
Editor A dvertiser ;—
Will you allow space in your columns
for a few words from a know-nothing in
politics, yet one who claims to know a
little something as regards the principles
of right?
We are now’ entering upon w hat may
be called one of the most exciting peri
ods of a political campaign. Already,
the ball has been set rolling and contes
tants of the different parties have shown
their colors and are now’ stepping into
the field for action. And yet it may
prove quite miry for some of them, and
others may alight upon more solid
ground—that is, if they take the advice
of a know-nothing from apolitical stand
point. What I would say is this: Let us,
as loyal citizens, build our principles on
the right and honest men for all official
affairs, and for clerk, vote for one who
has passed through the firey ordeal and
come out victorious.
He who voted
down the enormous railroad tax—not
for any good he might derive therefrom,
but for the benefit of our public schools
and the welfare and prosperity of Jack-
son county, looking ahead and seeing the
result that w’ould inevitably accrue if it
had not been thus consumated. But, if
we srill cling to the ruts and mire-holes,
then, of course, we vote for men who
tolerate these exorbitant railroad taxes,
and, by so doing, sink deeper into the
mire.
Consider well l>efore vou cast
your ballot.
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ASHLAND,. . . .
WEDNESDAY, FEB.
12, 1896.
EDITORIAL.
If there ’s a hole in a’ your coats,
I rede ye tent it ;
A chiel ’s ama ng ye takin’ notes,
And faith he ’ll prent it.
—B urns . ¡
Jonothan Tressler, of Medford, has ap
parently risen so highly in his ow’n esti
mation that he is capable of determining
avvery complicated question ; viz., “The
Republican Party is Responsible for the
Hard Times.” He may be able to de
bate a more specific meaning of the sub
ject, but as it is, he strives to do some- '
thing beyond his power.
A little occurrence that w ill be of es
pecial interest to all respectable citizens
of Ashland wras brought to our notice a
few’ days ago.
Saturday evening, a noted “card môn-
te” man alighted from the delayed
south-bound flyer and inquired for the
marshal, requesting a “quiet interview.”
He informed Mr. Jones of his “calling,”
stating that he had previously made ar
rangements to establish his headquar
ters here, and that he would “play his
game” only with passengers on the
trains, and take no money from Ashland
“tin horns.”
“I will make it well
worth your time to consider the ‘propo
sition,’ ” he said.
Mr. Jones did not hesitate to inform
the “generous” personage that he drew’
a salary from the city to do his duty.
He further informed the gambler that
he had twice arrested him in Montana
for gambling, that the first fine was $25,
the second time, $100, that the laws
were still more rigid here, and that he
could not allow’ the establishment of any
such headquarters at this place.
The gambler “took a tumble to him
self” and decided that Ashland was not
the town he was looking for—t’was a
town that looked like this.
Normal School Notes.
There will l>e a lecture in the chapel
next Sunday, February 16, at 2:30 p. m .
Miss Julia Rodschon went to Medford
yesterday evening to stay with her
grand-mother a few days.
Jessie Scoville, Ethel Holden and
Minnie Ireland went to Grant’s Pass to
take the teachers’ county examination.
The first foot ball team of the Normal
and the first foot ball team of Ashland
will play a match game Saturday morn
ing, February 22, at 10:00 o’clock.
Mrs. Chase, Carrie Sackett, Birdie
Potter and Leila Anderson went to Jack
sonville to take the teachers’ examina
tion. Mrs. Chase and Carrie Sackett
are trying for state diplomas.
R. E. P orter .
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Additional Personals.
—Miss Eva Payne returned to her
home in Grant’s Pass from San Francis
co Tuesday evening.
—Mrs. Margaret Lindsey left Satur
day for a month’s visit with friends and
and acquaintance in Fresno, Cal.
—Harry N. Force went to Medford
yesterday to commence his w’ork of es
tablishing lxxik agents for an eastern
publishing house.
LOCAL SQUIBS.
M arried .—Near Ashland, Friday,
February 7, 1896, Mr. Edward Garrett
and Miss Millie Hopkins.
J. M. Hicks received another car-load
of flour and feed last Monday.
Fish every Friday at Poley & Gris
wold’s.
The children of school age, four to
nineteen years inclusive, in Ashland
School District No. 5 number 780.
Orchardmen are now spraying and
pruning their fruit trees. Prospects are
good for a large crop this season.
Don’t miss the “Mother Hubbard”
Mask Ball in Granite Hall, Friday, Feb
ruary 21, 1896.
Last Monday, the S. P. Railroad Co.
began hauling waste from the Mattern
mine to l>e used for ballast for the new
cripple side-track now being constructed
at the Ashland depot.
Emil l’eil, doctor of sick plows, etc.
A car-load of live chickens went south
Saturday. The car was fitted up with
eight decks, or floors, provided with
feeding and watering trought, etc. The
car contained 5412 chickens and was
billed from Salem to San Francisco.
Hard wood for sale. Leave orders at
the A dvertise office.
Mr. C. M. Armburst received a letter
yesterday from the National Soldiers*
home, at Dayton, Ohio, stating that his
father, Daniel Armburst, died on the 3d
inst., aged 80 years.
f"aood DEER Bicycles and Plows cheap for
cash. Just received at B. F. Reeser’s
Hardware Store. More coming.
To-night is the time that Granite
Tent, No. 4, K. O. T. M., have their
“big time.” The members and tlfeir
families and invited friends will l>e
present. A most enjoyable time is an
ticipated.
If you don’t read the A dvertise <, you
don’t get half the news. Subscrile.
J. E. Crowson has sold his residence
in this city and will soon leave w ith his
family for Ashland, Oregon.—St.
Charles, (Minn.) Union.
Upon his arrival here, Mr. Crowson
will take charge of F. M. Sheffield’s
place on the boulevard.
The King’s Daughters Entertainment
was poorly attended last Saturday
night. Although short, the program
was a good one.
^^^Remember us for J ob P rinting .
B orn .—In Ashland, Tuesday, Febru
ary 11, to Mrs. J. E. Turner, a daughter.
D ied .—At her home near Ashland, at
4:00 Monday morning, February 10,
1896, Addie King, eldest daughter of
Rufus and Malinda King, aged 14 years.
Funeral services were held yesterday,
February 11, at 11:00 o’clock, a . m . In
terment in Kingsbury cemetery.
F or S ale .—Coal, in any quantity.
—Misses Louise Ganier and Marie
Emil Peil, Blacksmith.
Cottrell W’ent to Medford on last even
A petition is being circulated by some
ing’s train to take examinations for
of
our tax-payers requesting the City
teachers’ certificates.
Council to have the Thompson and the
—Mr. A. McFarland and wife, of Elk Logan buildings moved back into line
ton, who have been in Ashland for the with Pioneer and Novelty blocks.
past few days looking at property here,
Should this lie done the appearance of
returned home yesterday.
Main street would lie greatly improved.