X S» ■’** M r N V i- M >• * ¿'* * ;£ V ,* - ASHLAND DAILY TIDINGS Thnrtdny, November IS, 11 ' PAGK SI V 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 • ■ 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. | 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. . '1 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. 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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 - . $1 2 Rubber Aprons $1 tarry Fancy B ardw raM «tripes, size 17x34. - Ivanhoe winter weight band top, no sleeves, ankle length, all sizes. Overalls $1 Regularly $1.15 White Cotton, complete in