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Seventy.fiftli Anniversary. I Shower.
Mr. Alliort Jolinson, who lives on Miss Ruby Palmer was hostess at
the Scenic Drive, celebrated his sev- a pretty afternoon affair last Fri-enty-fifth
birthday anniversary Wed-1 day. the guest of honor being Miss
refday, September 27. Manjaret Siemantel of Canadian,
Mr. Johnson came to Ashland In Texas, whose engagement to Mr. J
3 9'4 and bought a peach and apple Clarence Stickle? of that place has:
orchard on Chestnut street. He Im
mediately set to work to improve the
been the inspiration of several af
fairs during her visit in Ashland.
place and reaped the benefit of his During the afternoon two immense
labors, as his fruit won the gold med-! boxes were brought In by the "ex-
hl at the Lewis and Clark exposition
in Portland In lS'ili. and the orchard
pained the name, the "Gold Medal
Orchard." It was sold to .Mr. Jen
ning of Portland in 1910.
Mr. Johnson afterward converted a
l.illtop and sides of brash into a fine
fruit orchard, which was sold to Mr.
Chester Stevenson and now called
press man" (?) ad the bride-to-be
was invited to get busy with a ham
mer, nail puller and other carpen
ters' tools. Finally gaining access '
to the "
found a
Party For Jimmie.
Hilt Item In Yreka News: Mr.'
and Mrs. J. Clark gave a party and!
luncheon Thursday evening in honor !
of Jimmie King, whose engagement '
to Miss Angle N'eal of Ashland was
announced some time ago. Those
present were Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Mr.
and Mrs. Myron Grover. Miss Pearl
Bray, Messrs. Jimmie King, Jerry
Torrence, Jimmie Torrence, Ed No
lan, Henry Clark and Bert Sweet-man.
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The Wednesday Club.
Mrs. A. W. Boslough entertaineu
the Wednesday Club at her home
Wednesday afternoon.
The afternoon was pleasantly
passed with conversation and fancy
work. Miss Doris Bagley favored
innards" of the boxes, she! the club with two vocal selections,
multitude of pretty gifts accompanied by Mrs. Purucker. De-
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from the guests of the day. The
house was beautifully decorated for
the occasion with flowers and au-
C.loria Vista. Mr. Johnson now ownsltumn foliage and light refreshments
?even Oaks orchard of several acres, were served during the afternoon,
on the Scenic Drive on the West Side. Besides the honored guests, those
Being a creat lover of flowers, he! present were: Miss Lucile Barber,
fcas combined flowers and fruit until ' Miss Emma Joorfetz, Miss Hortense
his home is one of the most beauti- Winter, Miss Allie Shinn, Miss Vlv
f u 1 and artistic in southern Oregon, ian Greer, Miss Gladys Carnahan,
He surely has gained the distlnc-1 Miss Ethel Davenport, Miss Minora
tion of doing more for Ashland In the . Cornelius, Miss Lillian Greer, Mrs.
w ay of beautifying the hillsides than , Chester Stevenson, Mrs. O. Paulse-
licious refreshments were served,
the hostess being assisted by Mrs.
M. E. Boslough and Mrs. E. Bush.
any one man in Ashland, and let us
concede him the honor.
The out-of-town guests at the an
niversary w-ere: Mrs. Edward Mitch
ell, son and daughter, from Port
land; Mr. Bert Griffith and wife, also
from Portland; Mrs. Jennie Gilbert
and two sons from Grangeville,
Idaho. Relatives from Ashland Joined
In celebrating the happy event with
music and elocution. Gifts were
numerous. Dainty refreshments were
served, the table decorations being
red roses and honeysuckles
Mr. Johnson bade his friends good
night with an expressed desire to
have many returns of his birthday.
Kurprb-e Party.
A number of parishioners and
friends of the N'azarene church gave
a surprise on the pastor and wife in
the form of a watermelon feast, Fri
day evening, at the parsonage, 468 C
street. The evening was spent in a
social way and all reported having an
enjoyable time. Numerous and gen
erous culinary gifts were presented.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. G.
n. Slingerland, Mr. and Mrs. T. A.
Culbertson and sons Homer and
Paul, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Burnett and
daughter Very 1. Mr. and Mrs. C. E.
Sams, Rev. and Mrs. Do man D. Ed
wards, Mrs. J. D. Edwards, Mrs.
Sarah Rrady, Mrs. Lottie Hash, Mrs.
Alva Warren, Mrs. H. B; Warren,
Mrs. S. B. Stoner, Mrs. Rose Peffley
Hid daughters Ruby and Esther, Mrs.
Fraley, Messrs. John Bliss, T. S.
Wiley, Arvin Burnett, Claude War
ren, Lyle Sams, Lester Warren, Her
bert Dyer and Alvln Warren, Misses
rud; Mrs. H. G. Enders Jr., Mrs.
Clark Bush, Mrs. Elsie Churchman.
Mrs. V. 0. N Smith, Mrs. George
Siemantel, Mrs. E. Hinthorne, Mrs.
O. F. Carson, Mrs. John McRae, Mrs.
J. Turner, Mis. Wilbur Poley, all of
Ashland, and Mrs. Otto Klura and
Miss Clayre Johnson of Medford.
0 Recital,
Mrs. H. S. Palmerlee gave a pri
vate recital at her home on Granite
street Saturday afternoon, September
30. The following program was
given:
Duet, Andante Movement, Fifth
Symphony Beethoven
Mrs. Palmerlee, Mary Matties.
The Skylark Tschalkowsky
Waltz Chopin
Marjorle Douglass.
Minuet in G Beethoven
Marian Stratton.
Norwegian Bridal Procession .. Grieg
Mary Mathes.
Duet, Morning Mood Grieg
Mrs. Palmerlee, Marjorle Douglass.
Impromptu Schubert
Marian Stratton.
Shadow Dance MacDowell
Mary Mathes.
After the program, refreshments
were served. Relatives of the pupils
were guests for the afternoon.
lliHlulav.
Miss Doris Montgomery enter
tained a number of friends at her
home on Fifth street last Friday,
the occasion being her ninth birth
day. Light refreshments were
served and a jolly time spent with
various games. The euests were as
Orpha Peffley, Donnu Bachtell. Theta ,,,.. InBY ,, 7wl,,a Mnnm
and Alice Slingerland, Lena Burton,
Agnes Jones, Eva Hash, Frances Rob
inson, Ruth Culbertson, Edna Da
liuff, 11a Stoner and Vera Warren.
District Federation Will Meet at
'rnntN Puns.
At the executive board meeting of
the First Southern Oregon District
Federation of Women's Clubs, held
at Rogue River Tuesday, it was de
cided to hold the annual convention
t Grants Pass April 12, 13 nad 14,
1917.
Besides regular rountlne business,
the work for the different depart
ments was discussed and planned.
All Indications point to the fact
that the coming convention will excel
any former ones, judging from inter
est shown.
Practically all of the Ashland clubs
plan to be represented at the district
federation meet. Last year the fed
eration held a very successful session
In Ashland. The Southern Oregon
District Federation is one of the first
in Oregon and was organized at the
instigation of members of the Asli
lund Federation of Women's Clubs.
Kitchen Shower.
Thurhday afternoon Mrs. John Dill
entertained the friends of Miss
Vivian Ureer at her home on North
Jlain street. In view of the approach
ing wedding of Mr. Ling and Miss
Greer October 11, each guest brought
a useful article for the kitchen and
enlivened the afternoon with toasts
to the brldn-elect. The home was
tastefully decorated In hearts and the
prevailing flowers of the season.
Mrs. Dill's genial southern hospitality
made the afternoon one of delight
to those present, who were: Mrs.
J. W. Ling of Medford, Mrs. Arthur
Hose of Medford, Mrs. Chester Stev
enson, Mrs. B. R. Greer, the Misses
Ruby Palmer, Allie Sltlnn, Gladys
Carnahan, Lucile Barber, Margaret
Siemantel of Canadian, Texas, Hor
tense Winter, Lillian Greer, Eleanor
Greer and Minora Cornelius.
Second half of taxes should be
paid on or before October 5. See
Billings Agency. 37-2t
Helen Bryant, Albert Greer, Del
phlne Sackett, Pearl Wardell, Helen
Tinker, Pearl Mecury, 'Mabel and
Virginia Roach, Aleta Cozart, Mil
dred Wilsoif, Lyle Wilson, George
Crelghton. Sanford Mecury, Ber
thold Lafferty, Charles Cusick and
Ray Cozart.
Auxiliary Physical (lass.
At the last meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary a class in physical culture
was organized. This class Is to be
under the direction of Miss Vera Mof-
fit, director of physical culture at
the high school, and Is open to all
auxiliary members. Arrangements
are also to be made whereby others
Interested in the work, who are not
club members, may attend. The first
meeting of this class is to be held at
the Auxiliary Club room Wednesday
evening at 7:30 o'clock, and all Aux
iliary Club members are urged to attend.
Cupid Is Busy.
Cupid Is busy of late, the beautiful
September weather and the harvest
moon proving able allies. Several
announcements of coming marriages
have been made in the past two
weeks, and rumors indicate that the
end is not yet in sight. October will
be a regular June in Ashland. Lunch
eons for the brides-to-be, showers
and the like are frequent.
It
VT WT Wifl Finest House Between San
Teacup Club.
The Teacup Club will meet Tues
day, October 3, at the home of Mrs. !
T. H. Simpson. Hostesses for the i
afternoon are Mrs. T.' H. Simpson,!
Mrs. C. B. Wolf, Mrs. J. V. Miller,!
Mrs. H. H. Mllllcan, Miss Ada Hart-!
ley and Miss Mary Young.
Merley Circle.
The members of the Merley Cir
cle of the Baptist church were en
tertained la3t Wednesday afternoon
The Ashland high school debating
team will have just one chance in 56
of capturing the state championship
this year, providing no more schools
enter the state debating league. This
is an unprecedented number and
shows a welcome Increase in the in
terest in debating. Ashland, Med
ford and Grants Pass are In this dis
trict. Probably Ashland and Medford
will debate, the winner meeting
Grants Pass for the district cham
pionship. Then the district cham
pions will meet, and so on down to
the finals. Ashland has some good J
material this year, and with last
year's leam represented In part,
should make a good showing. Pre
liminary tryouts fill soon be held.
So far 56 high schools have en
tered, and a number of registrations
have not yet come. The entire reg
istration last year was 51, for the
year preceding 41, and for the year
before that 33.
R. L. Kirk, superintendent of
schools of Springfield, Ore., is presi
dent of the league, and Earl Kilpat
rick, assistant dean of the University
of Oregon extension division, is sec
retary-treasurer. The schools com- Oakland, Cal.;
pete for a university of Oregon cup,
which is awarded to the winner In
the finals that are held at the uni
versity's expense in Eugene each
year during May. The 56 high
schools that have enrolled are, by
districts:
Lower Columbia Corbett, Astoria.
Upper Columbia The Dalles,
Prinevllle, Moro, Madras, Wasco.
North Willamette Tillamook,
Stayton, Molalla, Canby, Salem, Am
ity, Forest Grove, Oregon City, Esta
cada, McMlnnvIlle, Silverton, Mil
waukle, Woodburn, Gaston, Hub-
MONDAY
LIONEL
BARRYME
in 'The Quitter
A big, thrilling romance of the West, Full of
picturesque scenes and stirring action with a
love story that you'll enjoy to the limit.
TUESDAY One Day Only
The Ever Charming
Fanny Waid
'in 'A Gutter Magdalene'
A throbbing story with a theme portraying a
women's triumph and redemption.
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S. E. Miller and
at the home of Mrs. Keller, who was a' ""son, .misname.
eoum wmamette augene, Philo
math, Springfield, CorvalllB, Albany,
Junction City, Lebanon, Drain, Glen
dale, Sutherlin, Harrisburg.
Coos Bay Myrtle Point, North
assisted
Mrs. W.
by Mrs.
N. Ellis.
Choral Society.
The Ashland Choral Society meets
Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian
church. Singers In Ashland are
urged to come and join this organiza
tion.
Musical Revue
At Page Thursday
Ashland theatregoers will be Inter
ested in knowing the big New York
Winter Garden's most dazzling, gor
geous, glrliest and tuneful revue, "A
World of Pleasure," will play the
Page Theatre Thursday night, Octo
ber 5.
This attraction possesses almost
the magnitude of a three ring circus,
a company of over 125, carry own
orchestra and travel In special train
of Pullman and baggage cars.
This attraction will prove to be
the largest '.heatrlcal event ever In
southern Oregon, this being the first
time In which a New York Winter
Garden show ever played a one-night
stand, and this booking was termin
ated by giving a large guarantee.
Medford people who saw the
show in Chicago and will entertain
theatre parties at Medford are Jack
Morrill, Attorney George Roberts
and Ralph Bardwell.
Bend, Coquille, Bandon, Marshfleld.
Southern Oregon Ashland, Med
ford, Grants Pass.
G. A. Powell and
Lydla Powell, Santiago, Cal.; G. K.
Berry and wife and Miss Helen
Berry, Portland, Ore.; William Val
landlngham and wife, Santa Rosa,
Cal.; M. F. Young and wife. Central
Point, Ore.; C. F. Swander, Port
land, Ore.; J. W. Gulley and family.
i Dale Gulley and family, Sunnyside,
Wash.; Mrs. J. A. Murray, Merrill,
Ore.; Mr. Whitley, Persist. Ore.;
Horace Mitchell and family, Joseph,
Ore.; A. E. Schoenfelt and family,
Joseph, Ore.; B. F. Mulkey and fam
ily, Portland, Ore.; Louise (John
son) Carter, Beaverton, Ore.; Ray
Hawley, California.
Solos were sung by Miss Beta
i Holmes and Mrs. Drake, and a Span
ish song by Maxine Melllnger.
It was decided that the local
church keep In touch with absent
members and have an annual "home
coming" day.
The members of the church and
Umatilla Mllton-Freewater, Her- ther frlendg are invlted t0 Memorlai
mlston, Pendleton, Athena, Stanfleld
(Reeves H. S.), Condon.
Eastern Oregon Union, Enter
prise, LaGrande, Elgin.
Southeastern Oregon Vale, Nys
sa, Antario.
South Central Oregon Klamath
Falls.
For years there have been only
eight districts; now there are ten.
Christian Church
Greets New Pastor
Preabyteriun Church.
Sunday school meets at 9:45.
Preaching services at 11 and 7:30.
Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Prayer
service Wednesday at 7:30. Choir
rehearsal Thursday at 7:30. Com
munion service next Sundaiy morning
at 11.
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Rally day services were held yes
terday forenoon. A' fine program
was carried out. We have a good
live Sunday school organization, and
classes for all ages. Come and join
us. H. A. Carnahan, D. D., pastor
Died.
Mrs. J. C. Gruver of Curry county
died In East Ashland Friday. She
was 44 years old. Funeral Sunday
at 11 o'clock from F. W. Moore's
residence. Interment In Mountain
View cemetery. The deceased Is a
cousin of F, W. Moore.
Chautauqua Meeting.
There will be an adjourned meet
ing of the Chautauqua membership
at the stone building, Chautauqua
grounds, Thursday evening, October
5, at the regular hour. Business of
Importance will be transacted and a
full attendance Is urged.
It R. P. CAMPBELL, Sec'y.
This Is overcoat week at Orres'
Tailor Shop. Special values. It
W. L. Mellinger preached to a
large audience at the Christian
church Sunday. The older members
were glad to greet their former pas
tor and all were glad to meet him.
At the home coming service on
Sunday afternoon messages were
read from the following members,
who have formerly lived in Ashland:
J. W. Harp and family, Junction
City, Ore.; Mark Smith and wife.
hall on Wednesday night to a
"home-coming" dinner at 7 o'clock.
AH may bring well-filled baskets.
Severely Scalded
By Boiling Water
Mrs. Hugh Hayes of Ayers Spur
is at the Sanitarium suffering from
serious scalds sustained from boil
ing water. She was filling a tub
with hot water when she Blipped and
fell, upsetting the tuli and scalding
her face and arms. She is reported
as resting easily this afternoon.
Monday and Tuesday
At Vining Theatre
Monday.
"The Quitter," a colorful story of
the west, replete with action of a
thrilling character, will be screened
at the Vlulng Theatre tonight.
Lionel Barrymore, of the famous
Drew-Barrymore family, Is the star
of this five-part Metro production.
Selig-Tribune Weekly, with events
of the world in action pictures, Is
another subject.
"The Quitter" is a big, thrilling
romance of the west just the kind
every dyed-in-the-wool westerner
likes. Full of picturesque scenes
and stirring action with a love story
that you'll enjoy to the limit.
Tuesday.
Fanny Ward in "A Gutter Mag
dalene" is the Tuesday offering at
the Vining Theatre. The story deals
with the descent of a girl Into the
depths, her transformation through
the Salvation Army, a slip back into
the old times, and finally arrival at
ultimate happiness In a thrilling
climax which Is as unexpected as the
ending of an O. Henry story.
Notice.
Hunting positively forbidden on
all properties owned and rented or
controlled by the undersigned.
J. R. McCRACKEN,
JAS. LENNOX,
L. G. EDWARDS,
A. H. DAVENHILL,
38-21 E. PEIL.
Jackson County
Third at State Fair
Jackson county captured first
prize on farm displays, six firsts on
box apples and all firsts on pears at
the state fair at Salem, according to
word received from D. M. Lowe, who
is in charge of the county exhibit.
These scores brought Jackson third
prize among competing counties on
general display.
The exhibit sent to the state fair
was largely made up of prize-winners
at the Jackson county fair held
in Medford two weeks ago.
Missionary Meeting.
The Nazarene women held their
missionary meeting at the home of
Mrs. C. W. Fraley on Mountain av
enue- last Thursday. Business was
transacted and plans for future work
discussed, aside from the program.
Those present were Mesdames Ed
wards, Hash, Burnett, Stoner, Cul
berson, 31lngerland, Lyons, Wolters,
Yeo, and Rev. Edwards and his
mother.
Dorcas Circle.
The Dorcas Circle will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. G. C.
McAllister on Gresham street.
Lady
Patrons
The wife is expected to look after
the household expenses.
A checking account Is a great con
venience to her, giving her a record
of her . household ' , expenses. This
bank encourages such accounts.
Special consideration Is given to
the business of lady patrons of this
bank.
First National Bank.
ASHLANO, OREGOX.
Oldttt National Bank In Jackson
County '
Sleeve Valve Motor
"A Wizard of An
Automolbile9'
It has a vastly different, vastly better motor the only
motor that knows no carbon trouble the only motor
whose power increases with use nothing else equals it
"It is absolutely quiet, has in
creased steadily in power and
efficiency and has not given the
least bit of trouble."
"Have owned 11 other cars
never had anything to equal it."
"Averaged 19.8 miles per gal
lon on a 1312-mile trip." .
Come in and see the car owners swear by. Drive it.
Overland Agency-G. E. Millner
Phone 116 ASHLAND, OREGON 374 E. Main
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