campalfa, 810 0.0 8 Chantau6«a
Clulb $>*.$». W. T. C. U., $$ $•
Chautauqua Park, 818.80, mak­
ing a total of $600.71.
The ejnbarahipa of the club at
thia time was, only 60, but many
more Vesulto vere obi
Through the çivle c u e fli
e . ree >»»»♦>' > » $ « f
e »ee eegmeesee »sees .............
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k
ehaeed
r x a id s parted.
x r Tim ffrvt
(tpe being Ig frfR t of whom the
Library now la. 4 <*«eg t aide
who were not membara gave gen­ walk w»s laid around ft lawn
erously ot their sarvloe», re­ and shade trees planted and a
sponding g'ladly to the call when fountain placed in oenter, a|l
costing^ $170. $1100 was spent
hslp waa needed.
"it may seem Odd to write of for another place ot ground near
this work first which strictly the High Schbol and later ene '
speaking neither figures in our at North main and Mechanic, one
constitution nor By-Laws first near Methodist Church and one
of
Boulevard
and
but when we were called upon corner
Ashland
streets
were
bought
'to do it, it took precedence of
all others and when we look Many old barns wars torn down
I» Kilith Mac Cracken. Proal- Cross and Canteen $1300. To back to It, an added thrill Is at and vacant lots cleaned up. Part­
Belgian
Relief
$10
leaving our meetings, when we salute ly through efforts of the «slab
'Veut Ashland Civic Club.)
171.40 to the credit of the Bal- - o u f beautiful starry banner. .— . the Boulevard was laid out with
<dta writing this brief resume vage Dept. now that the long
tSe parking through, the cantor
And now after starting in the and trees were planted, By. giv­
o f , the history of the women’s hard routine and discipline of
Cfcic Improvement club it natur- war times is over and there seem middle of our story to' go away ing of their money $$20 for
aHjr divides into two parts with to he no further need ot our back to the thought behind the books and $60 for labor and in­
a a ‘ interval of 16 months be­ work along these lines and that founding of the Women's Civic fluencing «Id, the library be­
tween when Its ceased to func- the Women's Civic Improvement Improvement Club In 1907. One came a Public one aUtt eligible
tieu in any way but as a Patrio­ Club needs our energy and work women had been bothered In her for help from the
campaign
tic' Endeavor helping in every for the things essential before mind for some time about the foundation which erected the
way in its power to do its bit the War we beg to be dis­ lack of civic pride In Ashland. present bulldjpg. The beautiful
toward winning the war, mak­
charged from further continu­ There were so many heaps Of picture ot -Crater Lake which
ing strenous endeavors to earn
ance of this work. Etta B. Lam- tin cans, so many mounds of bangs on its walls was also pur­
discarded rubbish so many weedy chased and given by the Club In
all the money possible and to pin, Chairman.
tots, so many Uttered premises, fact all the pictures at the lib­
spend it freely for that cause.
Mary L. Whitney
T0£ that end a permanent Sal­
Edith Mac Cracken. so many broken fences, so many rary with the exception of two
vage Shops was established *r.d
old harass,, troughs and hitch­
Extracts from the secretary, ing posts. God had made this a have been the gifts of the club.
maintained for months in the
The ladles beautified the
b id in g where the Tidings Is Mrs. Mary L. Whitney’s report beautiful place If one could only grounds near the 8. P. Depot,
ngV printed. It was a time when for the year 1917 are as follows: keep ones eyes on his handiwork. planting a lawn and rose bushes.
eupryone was eager to give what- “That the year has not been They might stumble into that Their Clvlfi Pride being so strong
would help the cause and barren of results move or less mud hole down yonder or bump that they were willing to pay
when the women asked for cloth- worthy of note is a great satis­ Into the horse trough in the for the privilege of doing the
household furniture and faction."
plasa. Could not something be same.
auy other articles which were “During the month of Nov. 16 done, to whom should she go to?
The Sanitary Committee re­
n£f doing their owners any Christmas boxes were put up and The mayor? To the council? ceived permission to have a con­
good, but which were usable and sent to U. 8. Soldiers and Sailors. “No” They had all been tried. veyance at- Club's Expense, go
saJeable . Then came a wonder­ Ten boxes of appler wet;e dis­ To whom then! Why to the wo- over the city occasionally and
ful' response not only articles tributed to soldiers at depot.
Lou Reeder hastened to Mra. gather up the rubbish
lying
of utility were given but odds
December the club pledged its Lou Reedan hastened to Mrs. evoaad
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and ends of broken je^lery and loyalty to the government and Otto Winters and they called-in
Appointed the first clean np
sQfer ware which were
dis- contracted to serve meals t$ C. H. Vaupel over the Improve- Day In 1918. All these things
phaed of for the value of the drafted men who would past ment club was on its way to be­ and many others both large and
metal. Tin foil was collected, through Ashland on way to ttlN ing formed. The first meeting amall but Jill of them necessary
$16 worth was sold. The follow­ ferCnt cantonments. The govern­ was bald In the old Commercial and Important were undertaken
ing report tells of the success ment agreeing to pay 60 cents Club rooms upstairs In wbat Is and put „ over by thia group of
of",thls project:
now the Kaarn’s Bldg. April 14 th energetic women who not only
per meal for name.
-We, yonr committee, appoint-
In May meals were served 1907, Mrs. C. B. Watson, Mrs. earned the money by tbeli; skill
eL.June 11th, 1918 to work on to 1666 men. In June 433 July Ç. H. Vanpel, Mrs. B. V. Carter end bard work to accomplished
Salvage of Waste for the 966, Aug. 120, making a total and Mrs. Warren were appointed these improvements bnt by their
benefit of the Red Cross, beg of 63173. During this year to meet with Mra. Efgleston tact and pcTsistance overcame
to submit the following re­ $2189.18 was earned. Expenses Secretary of Commercial Club all predudlcee and indifference
were 1846.17 leaving a balance and to draw np Constitution and
In 1816, the club w ar Incor­
e Salvage department. was o t $¿48.01. From thia amount By-Laws. Mrs. J. F. Melkle was porated under the laws of Ore­
>£ned July 31st 1918 and clos- there was given Christmas pack­ elected Pros. Mrs. Wsrrgn, Sec­ gon.
L May 17th, 1918.
age to U. S. Soldiers and Sailors retary and Mrs. C. B. Watson
The following served as Presi­
r^here has been taken in dur- 838.90, Apples distributed at /Treasure. It was at this meet­ dents during this time, each one
« that time $1446.20. The ex- depot 8 *<00. beautifying depot ing that the Idea ot our City giving fuly of her time and
s were $14.10, we have grounds, $6.00 Patriotic War Park, as It now Is, was projected.
(Continued On Page Six) $ e e e » e e s se s e s e e s e e s s e e s e e » e »
by check to the local Red Fund, $»00.00 Nomal School As the years went on more and
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IS A A C & C O
E x tr a ! S p ecial!
, 81x80 fULLAW AV S H U T S
LAUIBS SILK AMD WOOL HOSK
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Pair 88c -
WOMENS UNION SUITS
SILK PNTTIOOATS
WOMEN'S OHAMOISETTE GLOVES
Pair 89c
Skinners Satin, Yard $2.19
66x80 Heavy Wool Plaid Blankets with fine soft fin
inh. Regular Value $10.30 Pair.
86 inches wide, guaranteed to wear* in a good assort
tnent of Colors. Sold Regular $2.48 Yard.
BUY NOW FOR LESS!
Con
«3x3« W XABW XLt PILLOW CASI
Each 38c
M INCH FANCY OUTING FLANNB
Yard 22c
16x32 HUGK TOWXLS
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Each 17c
Wool Coating, Yard $1.95
54 inch heavy Coating in plaid and plain colors. Regu
lar values up to $3.98 Yard.
You know the quality, nothing better made. Take ad
vantage of this special low price.
Boys Sweaters, Each $2.75
Womens Cape Gloyes, Pair 98c
Challie Covered in attractive patterns filled with snow
white cotton, $4.95 Regular.
Pullover style made of all wool yarn. Colors, Orange
and Black and Maroon and Orange. Sold Regular
$3.60 Each.
Here is a Real Value in a heavy Cape Glove for winter.
Come in Brown and Tan, one and two button style,
Fine Dress Ginghams, Yard 22c
Womens Wool.Union-Suits, $2.98
Cotton Filled Comforts, Each $4.48
Envelope Shape, made of Imitation Embossed Leather
in Black and Brown. Sold Regular $1.25 Each
Each $1.15
STOCK REDUCING SALE
VALUE GIVING EVENT -
Each $1.19 .
3 Lb. S T IT O U D COTTON BAT
OUR GREAT ANNUAL
All Wool Blankets, Pair $8.95
2 Lb. Size 72x84 Pendleton Pure Fleeced Wool for
Comforts, sold Regular $4.25 Each.
E x tr a S p ecial!
! inches wide, a large assortment of small, medium
id large plaids, check and stripes in a big color range.
Coma in High Neck, Long Sleeves. Regular Values to
$6.25 in this lot^A'»$tal bargain in a wool Union S y it
Wonder Values in Coats and Dresses Offered in Stock Reducing Sale
Handkerchiefs, Each 35c
Womens Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, made with hand
embroidery in a good assortment of colors. Values to
66c Each.
eoi A Chance
All Silks R e d u c e d — r
Both Wool an$ I
Curtain Materials Reduced
Silk Draperies Reduced
Colonial Cretonnes Reduced
Lingerie Materials Reduced
Blankets, Comforts and
Pillows Reduced
2 Lb. Comfort Bats
id Border»—make these Coats a
se nataomely Low Prices. Price
PRICED 7N GROUPS
PBIOED IN OBOUPS
$18.96
omen« Gloves Reduced
louse Dresses Reduced
Formerly $21.50 to $25.00
$24.(0
Formerly $27.50 to $29.75
Silk and Cotton Blouses
$87.50
Going at 1*2 Regular Pnce
Silk Top Umop Suits, $129
Formerly $32.50 to $37.50
$39.00
Formerly $42.50 to $47.50
Size 72x90 Full Size
Newest Materials
Formerly $27.50 to $81.50
Athena” and 4‘kayuer” Garments in the Special
lie in Flesh and Fink. Sold Regular $2.69 Suit.
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