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ASHLAND DAILY TIDINGS
Thnrtdny, November IS, 11
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The two miles of ditch, three supply Was at a very low ebb water system, The two ir e so
feet wide, was constructed, to during the summer months. It closely connected, however, that
together with the flumes neces was necessary to put stringent It is Impossible to mention one
sary to carry the water over the restrictions on water users. This without Baying much ef the oth
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the question ot er.
loit places in the road. In addi brought about
Two cabins . have been con
tion, more than two mllea of the an additional water -supply, and
old Anderson ditch was opened Stewart McKisslck, local engin structed on Cow Creek, where
up and cleaned out, in order eer was retained to make a sur men will be stationed during
that additional users could se vey of every possible water sup the winter to take measurements
on the stream flow during win
cure the benefits of the water.
ply.
ter months.
McKisslck
spent
several
To complete the program a
Two recorders were placed 6u
syphon was constructed across months of last year surveying
Ashland creek. Thia syphon is the Ashland creek canyon for the egst and west forks of Ash
ten inches In diameter, and has the possible site of a dam. How land creek last year, in order'to
an outlet for diverting water to ever, after he had made measure obtain permanent records of the
the prior rights below. . This ments upon almost every foot of stream flow of Ashland creek. A
prior right water is two second the canyon, with this Idea In wire was also placed on Ashland
People of Ashland Have A lw ays Zealously Guarded feet, and represents the irriga- mind, he reported to the city creek, near the Pell building,
Splendid Water Supply. Plan N ow on F oot to Aug tioff 'wMter o t »“iiumBeFoT'users councITTfiat such a move waa not where daily measurements afe
taken, in order to uncertain the
feasible.
ment Supply by Adding Cow Creek W ater to W ater below the citr.
amountBvof
water being supplied
Later,
McKisslck
made
a
trip
Last season, but 67 acres of
of Ashland Creek.
water were put under irrigation info the Cow Creek country, the prior users.
when he completed a survey
During the past few years,
with the new city supply from
Ashland people are forever interested in their water the Talent Irrigation District. and brought ba,ck the recom 3,500 feet ot 12 Inch water main
supply. Boasting of the finest, the purest water supply This was because the farmers mendation that, the diverting of was laid on Terrace street. This
,,f any city on the Pacific Coast, Ashland has always wpre not prepared for the water, Cow Crqek water Into Ashland work was done at a cost of
Creek furqih^d Ashland's most $9,000. The four Inch pipe on
zealously guarded this supply, is ever on the lookout to and partly because It was Im feasible means of obtaining ad Gresham street, between Helman
possible to
construct all the
make it even better.
and Dewey streets was renewed(
ditch necessary In time to bene ditional water.
This city is peculiarly situated, with many farms fit them. However, during the This summer, Hosier, City four Inches cast iron pipe being
past lrrlgatln season, 178 acre Engineer W alker,, City Electri laid. A total of 2500 feet ot six
located inside the city supply.
Up until last season, this irrigation water problem feet of water passed through cian C. A. Malone and McKis- inch cast iron pipe was laid on
slck made another trip Into the H street itT 1923, and In 1922,
was one which taxed the city officials continually. How the ditches and went onto the Cow Crtek region, and spent 1000 feet of steel pipe was laid
ever, last year the city entered into an agreement wit'll land.
several weeks In that section of on Wlghtman street.
In aoauion
addition io
to ine
the ncavy
heavy work
in
wu.n
country, looking up various
It will soon be necessary to re
the Talent Irrigation District, whereby six hundred acre
of building the ditches and de- possibilities for fln
m ie n tin e th
e
augmenting
the
place portions of the pipe liner,
feet of the water stored behind the new Em igrant Creek llvering the water to the con
bringing the mineral waters Into
dam, was purchased by the city for the 'use of irrigators sumers, Hosier took his share of city water supply.
On August 14 of this year, the city, and this Job will also
iu the Belleview district. This purchase releases’ a like the burden of the construction It was found that 4.01 second
be up to Hosier.
amount of water, of quality good enough to be used as of the new city warehouse, which feet of water were flowing in the
domestic water, which formerly had been used for irri was constructed Jointly by the creek. On September 5, 3.35
city water and light departments
second feet were found., on Sept
gation purposes by the Belleview farmers.
at a cost of »20,000. In addi
Small or Large
This purchase necessitated the building of more than tion, minor extensions were made ember 20, 4.61 and on October
22, 3.03 second feet.
and
one
big
extension
on
Indiana
two miles of ditch, in order to deliver the new water
No deiflnite action has been
supply to the consumers, and the building of this ditch street was completed, to tafce taken by the city on thia matter
was just another job, among the many wliich fait upon care of the irrigators In that as yet, since It w ill require a Contract or Order, we can
bohd issue to finance the pro
the broad shoulders of Earl Hosier, capable superintend section,
handle it satisfactorily.
The old ditch between Wimer posal. However, should the mea
ent of the water department.
and Sheridan street, to the Frost sure ever become a reality, Hos
For years almost without huniber, Hosier has been property was taken oot of com ier will be on the Job, ready to
at the*head of the city’s water supply. Every year he mission and * pipe line laid do his part.
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Best workers and best paints
L as worked iu improving the system, carrying out the there to care for the water.
However, this Is not a story of
CITY M R S I M
CAREFULLY WATCHED
OVER Bi E. HOSIER
Paint or Walpaper
FRAZIER & SON
353 E. Main Street
Phone 214
ABSOLUTELY THE LOWEST PRICES ON
Flour
Feed
In Any Quantities You Want
J. O. RIGG
guardiaiuship of the city’s most treasured resource.
YOU CAN SAVE MONEY AT
During 1924, the city water Hosier, but a story of the city
FRAZIER & SON
TWO BIG DOLLAR
Ashland. Oregon.
Friday and Saturday we are offering Dollar Day Specials
-that are fob good for thrifty shoppers to pass by
Comfort Challie
6 Yds. $1
DOLLAR DAY VALUES FOR MEN
Sateen Slips $1
6 1-2 Yds. Percale $1
220 weight Denim in bib stylo.
All sizes.
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Blue and Black. Sateen slips, reg-
uarly $1.50.
7 Kerchiefs $1
Ladies House Slippers
$1.00*
Men’s Kerchiefs with fancy bor-
lers, warranted fast colors.
Felt soft sole house slippers. Col
ors: Rose, Blue Grey and Purple.^
All SizAi.
Cotton Bats $1
2 Collar & Cuff Sets $1
Silks $1
Regular $1.50 nud $1.75 hard. Linen Collar and Guffs sets also
Radium Silk and Satin, Pink. ace in cream and ecru.
White, Blue, Hay and Black.
6 Yds. Hope Muslin $1 1 Stamped Towels $1
Hood weight, soft finish bleached
Muslin in 36 inch width.
Ladies Silk Vests $1
Phoenix pure thread Silk Vests,
Colors: Peach and Lettuce, all
■»izes.
stamped
5x27.
Hack
Towels,
•/
size
Thread
v good weight unbleached mus-
in apron stamped in simple and
ttractive designs.1
leavy weight, large size aprons,
•olors, grey, red and green.
10 Kerchiefs $1
Women’s White and Colored
Batiste Kerchiefs. - Regular 15c
Heavy weight linen and cotton ind 20c value.
mixed crash with colored striped
border for hand or roller towels.
6 Yds. Toweling $1
Childrens Hose '
4 Pair $1
Munsingwear Children Hose,
Black and Brown, all sizes.
Men’s Shirts $1
Regular »1.5M and glJ$O striped Ma
dras and Pr|nted Percales. A ll Sizes.
Union Suits $1
Ivanhoe w inter weight cotton Union
Halts, a ll sizes.
3 Pair Sox $1
2 Stamped Aprons $1
24 Spools Thread $1
J. P. Coats Sewing
White and Black.
3 Yds. Oil Cloth $1
w
f f ,
2 Pair Wool Sox $1
Heavy Wool Hoy. Color: Grey, W hite
and Brown.
,
2 Knit Ties $1
Hervlceable fiber k n it Ties in handsome
patter
Smart
New Fall Neckwear
$1
A nice zzzindni zt of new neckwear in
many pretty style«, tailored and novelty
effccts to Jabots Collars, Panels, etc.
Builder and General Contractor
Children’s Shoes $1
WHO CONSTRUCTED THE PIT FOR THE
Broken sizes, Black and Brown
shoes, sizes 2 1-2 to 11 1~2.
Ladies Kimona $1
Tidings New Press
Regularly $1.95 Crepe and Fleec
ed Kimonas, all sizes.
AND WHO DID THE CARPENTER WORK IN
6 Yds. Ribbon $1.
THE INSTALLATION, EXTENDS CONGRATU
Fancy striped, flowered and plain
silk ribbon, 4 and 5 inches wide.
LATIONS TO THE DAILY TIDINGS, FOR THE
Ladies Silk Hose $1
IMPROVEMENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN MADE
BUn
Bldg.
Ashland, Ore.
Famous Phoenix and Mt^nsing
pure
lar colors.
Fancy Creton
41-2 Yds. $1
36 in. Creton attractive floral de
signs, especially suitable for
Comfort Coverings, Reg. $3.54.
Fabric Gloves $1
Fancy Fabric Gloves, colors:
Beaver, Brown and Grey.
Golden Rule Store
No. A.
H. C. HIGH
W hite and Fancy Oilcloth, 48 in.
wide.
«...Part wool Box, Color: Dark Grey.
2 Fancy Bath Towels
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. $1
2 Rubber Aprons $1
tarry
Fancy B ardw raM
«tripes, size 17x34.
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Ivanhoe winter weight band top,
no sleeves, ankle length, all sizes.
Overalls $1
Regularly $1.15 White Cotton,
complete in <rae sheet for full
bed site, 72x90 inches.
1
Ladies Union Suits $1
A large assortment of attractive
patterns for comforts, 36 inch.
16 in. Percale in the new print
designs.______________________
111
8 Yds. Gingham
$1.00
32 inch Gingham in pretty checks,
and plaids.
H. C. High
ASHLAND,
OREGON