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About Ashland tidings. (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1917)
if 1 1 Monday, December 17, 1917 ASHIiAJfD TIDINGS I'.MJK TWKXTV-OXE V ) Did You Ever Spend a solid half hour in trying1 to plan a rational program for your wife to follow in orclr to make ends meet and educate the chil dren in case of vour death ? The Christmas Spirit should prompt every 'man to provide comfort for his family and a competence for himself. Both Results a can he obtained by carrying an adequate amount of life insur ance. Prove your affection for your wife and children and Demonstrate your integrity and wisdom in providing for them by securing Lite InsurgEee in an amount sufficient, in case of your death, to replace, as nearly as possible, your earning capacity. At the Same Time you will be building a cash fund for yourself should you con thfue to live. Get a Policy See in a solid, old line, legal reserve life insurance company; then you will feel safe and satisfied. H. C. GALEY, Agent Phone 431-J. 570 Fairview Street, Ashland, Oregon Dunsmuir Man Is Robbed of $157 1 1 null Shelton, owner of a billiard parlor at Dunsmulf, was held up by a masked robber at aliout 2 o'clock Wednesday morning and $1.17 taken from the cash register and a punch hoard According to the story Shel ton told the sheriff, he had counted the cash for the day and put It In a sack, when he heard Borne one enter the room. On turning around he faced a man holding a revolver at the proprietor's head, and was com manded to pass over the contents of the sack, and punch board. The robber had made an entrance through the front door aud at that hour In the morning comparatively few people were on the streets and the intruder easily made his getaway. In tills city some years ago; and si lently watcned the booze of uncer tain quality trickle dovii the gutter. "Whatta waste! Whatta waste!" observed a prisoner in the countj Jail, who watched operations through the bars of a window. Albany Democrat. Here and There A letter received by the local reg istration board from the adjutant general's office states that each ccunty will receive credit for the vol unteer enlistments in the army since June 30 last, in filling the next army quota. On a population basis, the gross quota of Josephine county was 69. As the county had already fur nished more than that number of men by enlistments in the army prior to that time, this county was not called upon for any in the draft. Grants Pass Courier. X. Xorth, who has extensive prop erty interests In this county, with Mrs. Xorth arrived yesterday from San Francisco, having just returned from Honolulu on the steamship Mauri. This ship, which had on board a party of twenty congress men, was chased on Sunday night by a mystery ship, supposed to be a German raider, and It is believed the ship was saved by its speed and the zigzag course taken during the ex citing chase. Rogue River Courier. Horses Rested and Fed inStock Yard Forty cars containing 800 head of horses were unloaded at the Ashland stock yards Thursday evening for rest and feed. The Hates Transfer Company was busy hauling feed and unloading until 2 o'cIock Friday morning. Rebekahs Will Convene Jan. 8 The annual district convention of the Rebekah lodge will meet in Ash land January S. State President Mrs Mary Lancaster of Astoria and Vice-President Mrs Jeanitt Uurk of Grants Pass will be In attendance .at this time. The convention, which Is an an nual event, usually meets in October and was held in Medford last year. It was postponed this season on ac count of the impossibility of the pres ident to be in attendance. The Tal ent and Ashland lodges will enter tain jointly, and elaborate plans are boing made to give the visitors a royal welcome. The district extends as far north as Glendale, and it Is anticipated that there will be a large delegation of Rebekahs in attend-nnce Rex Stratton of Ashland, who has been engaged as a piano player at the Joy Theatre in North Bend, for the past several months, was in the city yesterday for the purpose of en listing at the local recruiting offices. He failed to pass the physical exam inations, however, on account of de fective hearing. He will enter the university school of music next semester. Eugene Register. Upon an order issued by Justice of the Peace L. L. Swan, Sheriff D. H. Bodlne this morning knocked the necks off of 13 perfectly good bottles of whiskey and sent the amber liquid floating gently towards the beauti ful Willamette. 'Onward ever, love ly river," hummed the sheriff, im provising a tune to Sam Simpson's well-known poem which was concoct ed on the banks of the Willamette Red Cross Drive Starts in Dunsmuir Arrangements for the launching of the Red Cross drive have been start ed In Dunsmuir, which promises to be one of the most successful In the history of that movement. Promi nent residents have charge of the event and will direct their energies throughout the coming week towards securing one-dollar members. Mrs. C. O. Clark has been appointed chair man of the Red Cross membership drive committee and Mrs. George Dickson was made head of the Bel gian relief movement. The entertain ment committee presented an enter tainment December 15 to swell the treasury. Soldiers' Auxiliary. At tho Soldiers' Auxiliary meeting last Thursday It was decided not to meet again until after the holidays. Nine boxes of apples were shipped this week. If you want the highest market price for chickens, call up the Depot Hotel. Phono 18. 59-6t I OCT THK RKARD RVT LEAVE THIO ROOTS I'm not after the "pound of flesh" I leave the roots to continue their growth. "You are next." - Klk Horn Ilarber Shop Clyde Costolo The Ladles of the Maccabees will hold their annual bazaar and food sale at the Elks' Temple Wednesday, December 19. 59-2t Fats are fuel for fighters, boil and broil more, fry less. Bake, Decorated Laequer Boxes Make good Christmas gifts. The round and square shapes." Useful tor cakes, candles, fruits and nuts. Prloee 75c to $1.50 CHILDREN? DRESSES In sizes from 6 months to 8 years. Made up with plenty of thread and finish In each pack age. Embroider one for your little friend for Xmas gift. The Handicraft Sbop 15 North Central, Medford LOCAL AND PERSONAL Philip Pine, an old resident of Ashland, but who now lives at , Claresholm, Alberta, Canada, spent i a few days In Ashland last week, re sewing old acquaintances. Mr. Pine ' ,1s now a successful wheat grower in Canada. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Alford of , Klamath Falls, Mrs. Mary Dean of Grants Pass and J. C. Neil of Eu gene were in town Wednesday, guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 4 J. J. Murphy. They were called here 'on account of the death of their 'brother, Judge Nell, which occurred , In Jacksonville Tuesday, i For plumbing or gentral repair Work call George Carey, 462 Allison Btreet. Phone S14-J. 48-12t j TTred Rapp, one of the enterprising if ranchmen of the Talent district, was If In Ashland Friday on business. a. J. jaenicKe or me loresi service of Portland, who Is on his way to New York, stopped over In this city Friday to confer with J. M. Miller ofthe bureau of entomology, In re gard to co-operative Insect control work. Mr. Jaenicke is in charge of the insect protection work in the na tional forests of Oregon and Wash ington. Vaupel's Btore will be opon even ings this coming Friday, Saturday and Monday. 60-1 1 Toely Kerby, who lives near Tal ent, underwent a serious operation 'or appendicitis at a local hospital hursday. Mrs. L. Hllty leaves Tuesday for Los Angeles, where 'she will go to visit her daughter, Miss Lillian. A pair of gold spectacles will make M the old toiKs smiie. Alter enrntmas J we will scientifically fit the eye, give y a comfortably fitting frame, and dc y U all for from S4 to J7w Krvntoks are from $10 to $15. H. L. Whited. Miss Esther Whited, who Is attend- 1ng business college at San Francisco, returned home Sunday for the holl j days. j Mrs. Cora Burns left Friday even ; Ing for Fort Stevens to visit with Lieutenant Don Spencer and family. !' Jewelry is a wise choice for your Christmas gifts.' The reliable kind J Is onr specialty. We frankly tell you the quality of our goods. H. L. Whited. ' ' 60-lt John Morrison of Wagner Soda Springs arrived in Ashland Friday. He is here under the care of his phy sician and will remain until his con dition is improved. Orrin Lee Davis of Weed, Cal., is now employed at the Swift & Com pany warehouse in this city. Stevenson Studio for portraits. Mrs. Otto Winter and son Francis left Friday morning for Los Angeles to spend the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. H. L. Brown, of that city. She will also visit her daugh ter Hortense at San Francisco on her way down. Brighten up with Sherwin-Williams floor paint. Carson-Fowler Lumber Co. 60-lt Will G. Steel, who has been serv ing as supervisor ot Crater Lake, has been offered the editorial chair of the Rogue River Courier at Grants Pass, taking the place of Ben C. Shel don. Mr. Steel is well known throughout the state and is a news paper man of many years' experience. If he accepts 'the position he will probably assume his new duties the first of January. Vaupel's store will be open even ings this coming Friday, Saturday and Monday. 60-lt The following instructions for ma rine corps recruits have been issued and will apply until further orders: Minimum age for enlistment is 18 years, no parents' consent required. Minimum height 64 inches. Maxi mum age for original enlistment or re-enlistment, except within one year of discharge, Is 36 years. Maximum height Is 74 inches. Married men may be accepted without waiver, but usual certificate must be secured from dependents. Silverware is about what mother would best like. A set of Rogers 1847 or Gorham knives and forks is our suggestion.. At Wh'ted's for $5 to $12 per set. ' 60-lt Floyd Lane arrived last night from Fort Stevens on a furlough to be with his mother, Mrs. N. M. Lane, who is ill at a local hospital. Every family should have a bottle of Phenollne In their medicine chest. Carson-Fowler Lumber Co.' 60-lt Clyde Murphy, youngest son of J. J. Murphy, who was seriously hurt recently by being thrown from a horse, is improving nicely and will be taken home from the hospital in a tew days. , ,M,kL. : . Mrs. Mabel A. Roberts, past grand chief of the Pythian Sisters, will go to Medford to initiate a class of five into that order Wednesday evening. J. S. MacMurray, teacher of sing ing. Address Hotel Austin. 45-tf Ewauna Lake at Klamath Falls is frozen sufficiently along the shallow edges to afford excellent skating for the young people in that city. Ac cording to the Klamath Falls Herald, this wholesome sport is becoming more and more popular every year, and many people from California points come In during the winter to take advantage of it. Wonderful coasting, snowshoelng and ekeeing are also enjoyed during the winter months. Mid-winter sale of everything at reduced prices while they last at Mrs. Simons'. 56-tf J. M. Hicks of this city is seriously 111 at his home. Strictly up-to-date platinum and diamond rings, brooches and pend ants and solitaire diamond rings at Whited's jewelry store. 60-lt Cllf Payne makes toboggans. Mr. and Mrs. Clare Flint of Mon tana, family relatives of Mr. and Mrs. George Mlilner, spent a day in this city visiting the latter this week. Mr. Flint Is superintendent of the Ellison-White lyceum board. They were on their way to southern Cali fornia. The oldest and best kodak shop in these parts. Get your film of Whit ed and send it back for developing. Good work guaranteed. 60-11 Stevenson will develop your films. Sisson Soldiers Died in San Diego The first toll taken from Sisson In the world war occurred December 6, when word was received of the death of Clarence C. Craft, who died In a cantonment near San Diego. Mrs. Craft, mother of Clarence, received a telegram the previous Sunday an nouncing his serious illness, and later another telegram came telling of his death. The body was shipped to Dunsmuir last Wednesday and In terment was made in the Dunsmuir cemetery. The dead soldier was 19 years of age and lived south of Sis son, near Azalea, with his parents. Penumonla is thought to be the cause ot his demise. Men's Kid Slippers Tan and Black SPECIAL VALUE aIld a. ) $2.00 ' r - . j-m fe Comfort Children's Comfort Slippers Blue, Red and Pink n $i. si.io ana Boys Slippers Felt Soles 75c Just What You Would Like to Receive is What You Ought to Give I LADIES' COSY TOE SUPPERS AS A GIFT Think what solid comfort they will give through leisure hours at home. Put a pair of these alongside a few names on your list. Colors to match Kimonos, Ecru, Old Rose, Lavender, American Beauty, Baby Blue, Navy Blue, Wine, Grey and Black. Prices $1.40, $1.65, $1.75, $1.95 All Felts, Padded Soles Black Kid Louis Heels gin. tops CKH84 $4.50 and $5.00 THESE TWO SPECIALS 9in. Plum color Kid. $9.00 9in. all Black Kid $8.00 P Military $6.50 and $8.00 Tan Cloth Top $6.50 Black Grey Top 6.50 All Black Kid 6.00 Postage Paid on Mail Orders A Merry Xmas and 4 Prosperous New Year ASHLAND'S EXCLUSIVE SHOE STORE
