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About Ashland tidings. (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919 | View Entire Issue (June 4, 1914)
rAGK POUR A8FH1AND TIDINGS Thursday, June 4; 1914 the Social Realm J Committee Springs Mass meeting Saturday Night, Not Monday Night MM 1 1 1 1 1 I IM4"4-4'4'l"l'4IH4-44444 Mrs. George Dunn was in the city on business Wednesday. E. B. Hillman and family have moved to Klamath Falls, where they pjpect to ninke their home. The district Epworth League hold a convention at Grants Pass Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. V. A. Stuart and family, from Pan ama, have rented the Clark Hush res idence on Laurel street for the summer, Mrs. Dora Walker, the sister of C. D. Rifner, is spending some time visiting in the city. She is from Long Ueach, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Morrison left tor Reno, San Francisco and other California points, to be gone about three weeks. Mrs. C. S. Harris was over from Hornbrook yesterday to spend the day, Mr. and Mrs. Harris will soon return to Ashland to live. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kimball made a flying trip to Ashland in their car from Klamath Falls Wednesday. They returned Friday. They visited Mrs. Kimball's father, C. B. Watson, while here. C. W. Pickens and family left in their auto for Los Angeles and south ern California points a week ago Thursday. Kenneth Mc Williams ac companied them on their tour as chauffeur. I The afternoon circle of the Wom an's Foreign Missionary Auxiliary of the Methodist church will meet Fri day at 2:30 with Mrs. Merrill, 631 Boulevard. This is the time to open our mite boxes. Please bring them to the meeting or hand them to Mrs. A. W. Sllsby, our mite box secretary. Miss Mazie IlBrris of Greenwood, jpho recently graduated from the Polytechnic school here, is visiting in the city. She is on her way to Portland. An eight and a half pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Coon at Klamath Falls June 2. Mr. and Mrs. Coon were former residents oT Ashland. The ladies of the Rebekah lodge gave a pink and white Bhower in honor of Miss Elsie Reames at the home of Mrs. Perozzi, on Granite street, Friday evening. The rooms weer beautifully decorated with flow ers and trimmings carrying out the color scheme of pink and white. The evening was passed with games suit able to the occasion. At the shower Miss Reames received many articles, silverware predominating. Refresh ments of pink and white ice crearn and cake were srrved to the guests About thirty were present. . Miss Ramona Harrell has gradu ated from the Ashland Polytechnic IRchool in shorthand and typewriting. She expects to leave for Portland in about three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Swenson and family have bought the Leslie place at 771 North Main street and intend to make their residence here. They are from Wlnthrop, Shasta county, California., Mr. and Mrs. George Loosley start ed for Ft. Klamath in their car last week. They intended to go by way of the Green Springs Mountain. The Green Springs Mountain road is now in pretty good shape for travel, as it is drying off. $2 THE YEHR Strictly in Advance $2 Southern Oregon's Bis Twice-a-Week newspaper Wye Ashland Tidings STRICTLY IX ADVAXCK. BATH AT THE IIATATOH Owing to a notice running on the screen at the Star the atre for a springs meeting" at the Chautauqua building Mon day night there may be some confusion' as to the Saturday Night Meeting. v y; The Springs Development Committee's meeting will be held Saturday night, and the railroad men and Mineral Springs ex perts will be present at the meeting Saturday night. The committee does not know who is calling the meeting for Monday night. LET NOT THE TWO MEETINGS BE CONFUSED . HI ifi,t..t 1I1 .tiiti lUnfi A Jfi J A x A 1 t lull A lit iTnliiiJi Jiili A li Ifc I 1 Tuesday evening some of the young people gathered at the home of Miss Hortense Winter and enjoyed a fine time in dancing and music. The af fair was very informal, given in honor of George Grinnell, who was visiting at the Winter home. The evening was spent in dancing and listening to some fine records on the victrola, and singing. Refreshments were served of strawberry ice cream and wafers. Those present besides the hostess and the guest of honor were Misses Allie Shinn, Margaret Siemantel, Irene Barrett and Neal Shinn, Billie Briggs and Victor Mills. Miss Everyl La Certe entertained a number of her friends at a five hun dred party Tuesday evening. Miss Velma Clark received the first prize of a box of bonbons, while Margaret Siemantel distinguished herself in gaining the consolation prize, which consisted of a box of correspondence cards. The color scheme was laven der and pink, being carried out with both the cake and ice cream, besides many flowers. Miss La Certe was a royal hostess and the evening was one of continual merriment. Miss Foster and Miss Tiffany rendered sev eral solos during the evening. Those present were Misses Bernice Foster, Genevieve Tiffany, Bessie Dunham, Emma Joorfetz, Grace Milam, Min nie Dunlap, Pearl JohnBon, Margaret Siemantel, Elsie Horner, Mayne Jil son, Velma Clark, Mrs. Churchman, Mrs. Rolfe and Mrs. DeWitt. The Monday Afternoon Embroidery Club spent a very enjoyable evening at different amusements this week. They occupied themselves with spend ing the money that remained in the treasury by attending the Vinlng Theatre. After that they filed into Crowson'B and there enjoyed refresh ments, From Crowson s they pro ceeded to the home of Mrs. Roy Davis, where they were served with sour pickles and entertained with music on the pianola. The last place ' visited was that of Mrs. Torbert Sanford, where the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing to the music of a victrola. Teachers' Circle Plans for Year. Friday a large number of the Belle view Parent-Teacher Circle gathered at the home of the vice-president, Mrs. Charles Gray. The meeting was called to order by the new president Miss Susanne Homes. Mrs. Lssher read an Interesting and instructive paper on the work of the Parent Teacher Circle. Under the efficient leaders-hip of the president a spirited and enthusi astic discussion took place, plans were laid and committees were appointed The "Belleview spirit" for "doing nothing" was very much in evidence. It was decided that an Ice cream- strawberry festival be held 011 ; the school house yard Friday, June 'b. The monthly meeting throughout the year have proved a CliriKtenHen-Iteiuns Wedding. Miss Elsie Reams and Charles Chrlstensen were united In marriage yesterday evening at a quiet wedding at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. J. R. Reams, in Phoenix. Only a few of the near relatives and friends were present. The rooms were mar- velously decorated with fragrant flowers, intertwined with greenery, Rev. Bailee of Phoenix performed the ceremony. The bride wore a beauti' ful gown of embroidered crepe and carried a bouquet of carnations, while the groom was dressed in the conven tional black. The ceremony was par ticularly beautiful because of its sim plicity. Miss Reams has been for several years in Ashland, living with her aunt, on Oak street. Her mother lives in Phoenix. Miss Reams has long been known as one of the most popular and best liked girls of Ash land, being foremost in a social way, Mr. Chrlstensen has been the secre tary and treasurer of the Ashland Manufacturing Company for a num ber of years, and is well known, both in a business and social way. They both have many friends that will wish them every happiness in their married life. Those present at the ceremony in Phoenix were: Mrs. J. R. Reams Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hearn, Mr. and Mrs. E. R Reams, H. W. Rparas, Miss Fay Car ver, all from Phoenix; Mr. and Mrs 0. Harbaugh of Jacksonville, Mrs Mary Austin of Ashland, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Christensen of Ayers Spur souTe , of The local Missionary Union of the city will maintain a rest tent on the pleasure to the people or toe .aistrwi Chautauqua grounds ourlng Chautau Open Every' Day and Night BATHING! The Mapafe girls gave a veTy pleas ant shower party in honor of Miss Elsie Reams last Thursday evening at the home of Miss Pearl Wilshire. The affair was In the form of a "kitchen shower." Many little kitch en usefuls were given to the bride to be, and the whole evening was thor oughly enjoyed by all. Strawberries and cream with cake were served. Those present were the Misses Pearl Wilshire, Edna Nell, Blanche and Ethel Davenport, Ruby Palmer, Farn ces Mulit. Mayne Grainger, Pearl Johnson, Elsie ReameB, and the Mes dames Fay Loomis Harris, Irma Free burg Murchlson, Anne Colvig Sanford and Yeo. and many friends from town, and M seemed wise to continue gatherings during the summer. All are invited to meet with us for a pleasant evening and indulge in Belleview strawberries, home made lea cream and cake, ' ' qua week. THE VMINCr Thursday and Friday Four reels of high class pictures each day and " vaudeville extra ,, , Grace Kimball and Company In "THE WIXDUP." A 20-minute farce comedy playlet of wit and laughter. Prices 10 and 20 cents. Saturday Matinee and Night 2.30 and 7.30 and 9.00 KIDDIES DAY Five reels of features especially for the children. ALL CHIL DREN UNDER T2 ADMITTED FREE. Others 10 cents. No restrictions on fun and talk. Come and hear the kiddies, the best part of the show to the older ones. Sunday Night Singing Feature By special request of a host of friends William De Peat, an Ash land boy, will sing several selections. He will delight all, as his voice is well known to the majority of our citizens. ALSO FOUR FINE REELS. 5 and 10 Cents Slouller's Hand Painted China As we wish to make room for the extensive line of Ansco cameras and supplies we are selling Stouffer's china at greatly reduced prices. Stouffer's white and gold china has gained a world-wide reputation. REGULAR SPECIAL Salt and peppers $1.25 75c wates .....;: : 1.25 75c Sugar and creamers.......:.... 1.75 $1,25 Sec Our Window R. J. : SMITH; Elks Temple ' ,:. ...t; .. - Jeweler ' ; - ' ' " . ; i If f Clif Payne makes store shelving. Special Train Excursion TO THE PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL VIA THE ROUTES 5Cf "THE EXPOSITION LINE 1015" Monday Evenings June 8, 1914 Schedule I.V Ashland 6:00 p.m. Lv. Phoenix 6:16 p.m. Lv. Talent 6:11 p.m. Lv. Voorhles 6:20 p.m. 1M)UM TIIIP FARES Ashland ' Phoenix 110.00 Talent 10.10 Voorhlea 9.95 This Is a Special Train of Pullman cars and reservations can be made with nearest S. P. Agent, from whom all particulars can be obtained, with leaflet giving program of the Festival. JOHN M. SCOTT, General ruasengcT Agont, Portland, Oregon. Contest Clones th 15th. The contest for the best kept ya.Hs and flower gardens is now drawini-J to a close. Let's get busy and evince a little interest in this thing. Are we going to let this contest go by with only seven people entered? The merchants have been kind enough to donate different articles for prize, and must we not do our part? Now think a bit. We are trying to make Ashland one of the largest resorts in the United States. In order to do this It is just as essential that the city be beautiful with green lawns and flower gardens as It is to have the springs. But this improvement can only be effected by Individual ef fected by individual effort. And the results of such individual effort would make a town beyond your wildest fancies of cleanliness and beauty. Now read over the prizes carefully. First prize for well-kept lawns, a Coldwell lawnmower, donated by the Warner Mercantile Company, now on exhibition In their window; second prize for lawns, 50 feet of garden hose by ProvoHt BroB.; first prize for flower gardens, 12 potted geraniums, 12 dahlia bulbs, contributed by the Pennlston Granite Works; second prize for flowers, a set of garden tools, donated by Emll Pell. The merchants have donated these articles voluntarily and the Civic Ini provement Club would appreciate fur ther donations from merchants. It then remains to do our part with an equal show of spirit and willingness, and we will be surprised at the won derful results that a combined effort will bring about in the way of beauti fylng our city. Following ahe the names of those now entered: H. S. Evans, 115 Fork street: - Bert Freeman. 340 Granite street; MrB. Emma Wllllson, 424 North Main street; Mrs. W. M. Poley, 64 GreBbam .street; Mrs. Antce Mc- Clanahan. 169 Lincoln street: West Side. school grounds, W. II. Hasley. Skillful work makes our clean ing department popular. It you are not on our list give us a trial. Illlty The Apple Boom is Dead And the coroner has gone home, but the apple industry is very much alive. The wisest of the growers are working together, instead of "every man for himself," as was the case two or three years ago. The losses attending the record-breaking crop in 1912 will not cannot happen again. At last the topheavy apple industry is being sup ported by the strong base of diversified farming. If your, business or interests touch the apple industry in the slightest way, you should read the searchingly frank article, Apples of the Northwest By WALTER V. WOEHLKE In This Week's Issue of COUNTRY GENTLEMAN Five Cents the Copy, of All News Agents On Sale Wednesday. Or $1.5 a Year by Mail Direct, or Through Any Authorized Subscription Agent Our Distributing Agent is Poley's Drug Store, 17 Main St. ASflLAM), OHE. 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