Ashland tidings. (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, October 12, 1914, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextMonday, October 12, 1014 page pom i ""'I'Plans For Flowers The Play of the Hour I In the Social Realm and Gardens Now Tuesday and Wednesday 10 and 20c ASHIiAKD TTDrXGflf mtl The Catholic ladies have postponed their scheduled card party for Tues day night till a week from Tuesday. Dr. George O. Jarvis and wife took ilinner at Vai?ner Springs Sunday. M. E. Brlggs with Ucsda and Huth I lad ley were also present. The senior flaws of the high school rnjoyed an evening at the parish house Saturday evening. The time was passed with dancing, games and music. Light refreshments were served. One of the delightful social events of the season was an "at home" giv--n by Mesdaines John D. Hoag and G. C. McAllister at the home of the former on Koca street, Thursday af ternoon. About a score of ladies were In attendance, they bringing their needlework. Guessing games were also indulged In. The color scheme of the afternoon's diversion was red and white, this also prevail ing upon the dining tables, where an elaborate three-course luncheon was nerved. Max Crowson entertained a num-tir-r of his little friends Saturday af ternoon, October 3, at his home on Kighth street, the occasion being his eighth birthday. Many games were played on the lawn, after which there was a peanut hunt, Loin Sanderson setting the prize. Miss Kate Will, Misses Klsie and I'earl Crowson nerved refreshments at 4 o'clock. Those present were Lois Sanderson, Mildred Ten in, Dorothy Wright, Harold Porter, Uuth Klackus, Ber- thol Lafferty, Iluster Ilrown, Clara Will, Marie Davis, Thelma and Clar ence Goodlett, Wolbert Flackus, Le- land Silver and Max Crowson. AMmU-Iicrilii. Thursday, October H, at 12 o'clock noon, Mr. Oscar lledin and Miss Han nah Abbott were united in wedlock at the home or C. 12. Abbott, the bride's father, Klder Frank Llndblad officiating. The bride was charming In a dress of chiffon over pink, carry Ing a bouquet of pink roses, which Alleen Walker was lucky to catch Following tho creemony a sumptuous dinner was served. Many beautiful and useful presents were received Some twenty persons were present lining relatives and Immediate friends of the bride and groom. At 4 o'clock Mr. Jack True motored the party to their ranch on Wagner Creek, where they will make their future homo. All of their friends unite In wishing them a long and happy wedded life. Over thirty-four years embraced the span of Day's doings In the office of the Grinnell Herald, during ten years of which time Susan assisted in the work. Although not strictly speaking pioneers of these parts, they were nevertheless first among those who braved the hardships and dan gers Incident to blazing the trail from the central west to southern Oregon in the "colonist" movement Pacific coastwards away back in the year 1907. At yesterday's forty-first anniver sary a mammoth hot water bottle banked amid a profusion of autumn marigolds afforded a genial afterglow in reception halls, a contrast to chilly temperatures without. A departure from the conventional in color schemes was the skillful blending of barred and white Plymouth Rock fried chicken in both light and dark meat Innovations, the effect being heightened by a unique and delicate splatterwork of brown gravy tracings on an otherwise spotless background of white damask. Both kitchen and pantry recesses were redolent with the fumes of boiled onions. Other dining accompaniments were ar ranged In the form of a table, the guests being seated, among whom were Mrs. L. N. Case, also Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Wagner and their three spirited boy scouts, Masters Paul, The ladies of the Civic Improve ment Club are greatly elated over the success of their first efforts in arous ing interest in the local flower and garden contest. Although the con test was taken up late in the spring there were about twenty entries and more than fifty gardens were made better by the efforts. Plans for next year are already under way. The club plans on starting early in the spring before time for preparing the ground. Instructions will be given when to prepare the ground, what character of ground best to select for the various plants, the manner of preparation, and every other detail necessary to educate the children in the work. In this way the rial foundation laid this year will enable the club to make real progress next year. The following letter from the judges will explain the necessity of earlier efforts next year: Ashland, Oct. C, 1914. To the Officers and Members of the Ladies' Civic Improvement Club: The undersigned judges, selected by you to award the prizes offered by your club for best lawns and gar dens, herewith submit their report. We found the selection difficult to make, owing to the great differences in the size of the competing tracts and also to the varying tastes of the competitors in their choice of varie ties of flowers, vines and shrubs. An other difficulty, and one that should be provided against in any future Party From Iowa Camp in the City Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur H. Farr of Iowa arrived here Thursday morning on an auto trip from the central west to the coast. They left Des Moines June 24, remaining a week in each place at Salt Lake and Weiser, Idaho. At Dallas, Ore., they visited relatives a month. The only accident they met proved a rather serious one. It hap pened near Myrtle Creek in Douglas county. The car not only turned tur tie in going down a -steep hill but also righted itself again. A3 a re sult Mr. Farr had ribs fractured and his wife sustained a broken wrist. Their car is equipped for camping purposes. Mr. Farr states that the expense of the trip in the way of gas oline and oil has averaged a dollar per day. They leave today for Dunsmuir. The car will be shipped over the Sis-kiyous. Teachers Leave For Institute I I , k S WW, I Mm.: .... I , 1 - . -. Z I . .' , -t m. : . v . ill; T fx Lawrence and Wilfred, who wished their host and hostess many happy (.omi,etition( waH that we were not in returns of the Day. H. fif,1(i ,,.... v f,nolICh in the season. The first inspection should be made 1 THE CLUB Mrs. Powell, assisted by Mesdames Stennett and Patty, will entertain the Siskiyou Circle at her home on Wednesday .afternoon. Mrs. Sam McNalr left this morning for Portland as a delegate to the grand lodge of the Pythian Sisters. She will be gone about ten days. The Chautauqua Club, second dl vision, will meet with Mrs. G. F. Hil lings Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Come. Let us talk about the im provement of our grounds. Forry-rirat Anniversary Observed. A wedding anniversary whidh left the ruby period In Its wako and trenched upon the golden epoch oc curred at 47 Laurel street yesterday. Neither In Uurke's Peerage nor in, tho Alnianach de Gotha will it be Tonnd chronicled that William Henry Day of Grinnell, Iowa, and Susun Morse Mason of Iowa Falls, in the name Btate, were married at the for mer town on the 1 1th day of October. 1873. Neither was the mtich-dis-ruBsed topic regarding "church unity" consistently exemplified in a marriage ceremony which united a pronounced low church Episcopalian with a high caste orthodox Congrega tional 1st at the hands of an uncom lromlslng hardshell Ilaptist preach er, In the presence of a few but sym pathizing friends. The Wednesday'Afternoon Club Is Invited to meet with Mrs. O. J. Stone on North Main street the afternoon or the 14th. The hostess will be assisted by Mrs. 11. (J. Gilmore and Mrs. Charles Greer. Strangers are cordially welcomed. not later than the middle of May. Ours was not made until after the hot weather of July and the lawns generally showed the effects of heat and drouth, while many varieties of flowers were past their prime. Our decisions were reached by a systematic schedule of markings, based, for lawns, on size, neatness, color, freedom from weeds, shrub grouping and general effect; for flower gardens, on size, number of varieties, grouping, color effects, cul tivation, perfection of blooms and general appearance. While there was some difference of opinion, the judges are unanimous in their awards, list of whiclT is here with enclosed. All which Is respectfully submitted. Yours very truly, F. E. WATSON, GEORGE TAVERNER, S. PENNISTON, Judges. About forty teachers in the schools of Ashland and vicinity left this morning for the institute at Medford. This will be In session for three days, commencing today. This year a fine program has been arranged and the session is expected to be very bene ficial. This institute is for the pur pose of giving teachers aA insight into the modern methods of instruc tion, and to compare their methods with those used by others, thereby gaining in their efficiency. When anything is needed for the civic welfare of the town Ashland can always depend on the Ladies' Civic Improvement Club to do their utmost. At a meeting held last week $r() was voted for the normal fund. Whoever says the ladles cannot ac complish things are badly mistaken Mrs. C. H. Lamkin, the president of the Civic Improvement Club, leaves tomorrow for an extended auto trip through California. The party will be composed of Mr. and Mrs. Lamkin and II. L. Lamkin in one car, while William A. Turner and wife with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maag, who arrived Sunday, will go In another auto. They start over the Slsklyous and south through the Sacramento Valley. -Clif Payne makes stepladders. The U. G. Club met Friday after noon at the home of Mrs. Ilevener on n ! I Tuesday Nig ht 8:00 O'CLOCK Granite street. There was quite' an attendance in spite of the Inclement weather. Mrs. Barber, who has Just returned from a trip in the south and east, remembered each member with a souvenir from the sunny south, 'and also gave a delightful description of her Journeys. After refreshments were served the hostess amused the guests by reading puns on the names of many of the members. The meet ing adjourned to meet for a Hallow o'en social evening at the home of Mrs. Leonard. A XOYKL IXTKODICTIOX. Dr. Howard Co. Makes Price. a SKcial "The Ring and the Man" One of the foremost political playa ever written. It is full of fact and heart interest to young and eld alike. Tonight 5 and 10c lowing the beautiful 2-reei drama "Firelight," also a roaring comedy. Are You Figuring on Wiring Your Home For Electrical Appliances? The Dr. Howard Company has en tered into an arrangement with Mc Nalr Bros.' drug store by which a special introductory offer will be made of 25 cents on the 50-cent size of their celebrated specific for the cure of constipation and dyspepsia. Headaches, coated tongue, dizzi ness, gas on the stomach, specks be fore the eyes, constipation and all forms of malaria and liver trouble are soon cured by this scientific medi cine. . f i McNalr Bros, have been able to secure only a limited supply, so every fone who wishes to be cured' of dys pepsia or constipation should call Lupon them at once or send them 25 Cents by mall and get CO doses of the best medicine ever made, on this special half price introductory offer, with their personal guarantee to re fund the money if the specific does not cure. 12-15 Dr. Withycombe, Republican Candidate For Governor, i The Farmer's Friend, The Laboring J I Man's Defender, the Women's Helper WILL SPEAR Music and Entertainment X Everybody Come. Special Seats for Ladies 1 Delegates to Eugene I,ohvc. Monday morning the delegates go ing to the Federation of Clubs at Eugene departed for the north. The ladles representing the Civic Im provement Club were Mrs. E. D. Brlggs and Mrs. E. C. Gard, while the Sunshine Society sent Mrs. D. R. Mills. Mrs. S. A. Carleton and Mrs. C. W, Bantu. These ladles are In structed to do all they, can In the Interests of the normal school and other bills that they deem necessary. A great many ladles will be in at tendance as a good slinre of the towns of tho state will send one or more representatives. Medford, It Is re ported, sends about a dozen delegates to the Federation. The convention will be in session until Thursday, on which lay the ladies will return. During their stay there the Eugene clubs have arranged everything for their convenience, and tho visiting delegates will be taken Into the pri vate homes. The ladies from Ash land will try to make the slogan of the whole session Southern Oregon Normal School. Stone-Gibson. Thursday afternoon J. C. Gibson and Mrs. Mary Stone were united In marriage by itev. A. It. Blackstone. Both are well known In teh city and extend congratulations to tho happy couple. In the evening many of their friends gave them a churlvarl. The married couple were ready for their visitors, however, and took them and treated the uninvited guests to ice cream and cigars, the ladles partak Ing of tho first and the gentlemen of both. Mrs. It. L. Wilson of Medford was Miss Calkins is giving a course in story-telling and gymnasium for the children of our city. All are in vited. Classes are held Saturday at 1:30 p. m. at the East Side school; Saturday, 3 p. m., West Side school. Anyone wishing instruction in public speaking and physical training, phone 9-F-2. 39-tf II SO Call MEIBEMTo 472-L For Estimates and Prices Ranges, Heaters, Irons, Etc. W. A. Turner of North Main street and A. B. Gardner, on the Tozer homestead. Laurel street, are work ing fruit dryers In double shifts these days, saving a lot of products which would otherwise go to waste. Mr. Gardner finds much of the fruit here superior to California varieties, and will pack a lot to take home with him to Santa Ana. Miss Porter MILLINER .'W SECOND STIIEET House Painting : Decorating Repair and Team Work Figure with B.L Powell 196 Nutley Street Eagle Cleanliness, Personal Attention and Courtesy COMBINE TO MAKE THE Meat Marhet POPULAR Inspect our market, and your confidence will be be hind the pleasure of eating our meats. The knowl edge of cleanliness and a sanitary workshop will aid your digestion. 3. fc H. Green Trading Stamps 81 N. Main L. SCHWEIN Phone 107 PEOPLE Political Announcements Tald. Adv. For State Senator. II. Von der, Ilellen (present incum bent), republican-nominee, endorsed also by the progressive party. For Coroner. ' I wish to place my name before the voters of Jackson county as an independent candidate for County Coroner. JOHN A. PERL. County Treasurer. For County Treasurer of Jackson county I submit my candidacy at the election November 3 as nominee of the democratic primary electors. I will appreciate your vote. S. I. (Sid) BROWN. Are Taking Advantage Our Closing Out Prices And buying their Winter Coats, Suits, Dresses, Ho siery and Underwear at this store, where they can save one-fourth to one-half on the purchase price. One lot of the new Fall Coats and Suits that sell else where for $12.50 to $25 Our prices $9.75 to $16.50 Leftover Coats and Suits on sale at $2.50 tp $10 Forest Mills Underwear (union suits and teparato garments), 25 to 50 per cent under price. Gordon and Burson Hose one-fourth to'one-third off Ureat bargains in Bchool hose, A cash 8ale- No exchanges. MINKLER'8 SUHf Paid. Adv. in the city last week.