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About Ashland American. (Ashland, Jackson County, Or.) 1927-1927 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 25, 1927)
ASHLAND AMERICAN I I I prayer meeting 7 :■"() p. m. Thursday, March .’I at 2 p. m. the ladies prayer meeting at the parson- age. Every Friday in each week at 7:30 choir practice, M j . Avery Hardy, choir leader. A cordial invitation extended to the public to worship with us. * -V . ------------------ ^ Talent Narratives 4 > The Wagner creek school is giv- ■ riK a patriotic program at the Wag ner creek school house in horn ,r o f , U~oii.ngIon's Lirih iu_ this Friday evening. It was postponed from last Monday evening. The pub lic is invited. Miss Lucile Holdridge returned from Corvallis Tuesday evening where she attended the educational exposition over the week-end and visited her brother, Wayne, who is attending O. A. C. Miss Holdridge left Corvallis Sunday evening on the Southern Pacific and after various delays arrived in Koseburg Monday night. Tuesday morning she was for tunate in finding an Ashland taxi driver, who had driven a party through from Ashland to Koseburg to take the train, and in company with Miss Hale o f Ashland, secured passage home. Miss Ruth Hackler went to Port land lust Friday evening where she visited over the week-end with her sisters, Misses Madge and Ada Hack ler. She returned Tuesday night via Klamath Fulls. Mrs. C. K. Borg sub stituted for her Monday and Tues day. Our basketball boys made a trip to Jacksonville last Friday evening. The Jacksonville five proved too much for them. Lester Newbry has been ill with the flu the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Baker of Butte Falls spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. R. Larson, returning home Wed- nesduy morning. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Eavons were inAshlund Tuesday evening and at tended the Commandery Washing ton’s birthday party. Miss Ruth Bow- manand Miss Lois Hanson of Ashland took part in the program, giving a French costum dance in keeping with colonial times which was much en joyed by all present. The Queen Esther social enjoyed a party in honor of Geo. Washing ton at the home of Mrs. C. E. Borg last Friduy evening. A bicycle belonging to Tom Ed- munson was taken from the Rush service station where Tom has park ed it for a few minutes last Friday evening. To date, it hus not been re turned. The car belonging to Mrs. W'm. Gentry o f Phoenix was blown cross wise of the Pacific highway by the high wind last Saturday evening. Gentry had parked beside the high way and was making a call on Mrs. Wells at the county farm. The car was noticed by the traffic officer in time, so nn accident was averted. The Talent community club will give a arty and old time dance at their club rooms Saturday night, March 6, to members und their friends. Gentlemen will be charged fill cents and ladies are to bring either sundwiehes or cake. The Connors family arrived last week from Filer, Idaho, and are liv ing the house across from the M. E. church, formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. B. N. French. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Larson attend ed a debate in Eagle Point last week where Mr. lairson officiated as one o f the judges. Friday February IK, was the gold en wedding anniversary o f Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Estes. They celebrated with a family dinner at which their sons and their families were present. One son in Liberty, Washington, and another in Gold Hill were unable to be present. Friends extended con gratulations and wish Mr. and Mrs. Estes many more happy years to gether. W. W. Estes was a business visit or in Ashland last Saturday. Mrs. Mary Budgeon is on the sick list this week. Buford Clubler- and Will Oatman have returned from Prospect. Mr. and Mrs. ||. McIntyre of Grants Pass spent the week-end at home of Mrs. McIntyres’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Long, returning Home by auto Monday morning. Born to Mr. and Sirs. F. M. R ush la>t Friday an eight pound son. Mrs Rush and little son are in a private nursis home in Ashland. Ray Burnett went to Butte Falls Monday morning, where he will work for Swartley Bros. Elton Beeson of lam bs’ mill near Klam;’ tbh alls came over Sunday. Mr. and rMs, James Dopp and j lorence o f Phoenix were callers I 10 day at the home o f Mrs. C. W. l.oi.g. A registered fox terrier arrived Wednesday morning from Tillamook. Oregon for Mrs. Homer WUkee o f W agner creek. M ushington’s birthday was observed at the lalent schools by a patriotic piogr.im in the morning, after which • he pupils were dismissed for the afternoon holiday. Awards were • lade in the Lincoln essay contest or which all the seniors and juniors ' rote essays These were judged by artii out o f t - Verne ly ie i - ■enior, received the hronxe Lincoln nodal and Cleta lloneymsn received honorable mention. |j»st Sunday night about 11 o ’clock there was a cloud burst up Wagner creek canyon, about five miles above Talent, at the Wm. Loose r-nch a b o v e the Shorty Hope mine. I hree of the members of the Loose family were up at the time and say that the cloudburst came without the dightes* warning The house was not swept from the foundation but wa* vrred with ton« of m<-k soil and debris. The bam in which the horses v*re tied in the r stalls and in which wagon and implements were stored a Splendid poem was read by Mrs. welcome invitation for all to retire Leivett. "Washington on temperance t0 the dining room. The order was and profanity” was given by Jennie 0heyt.i| without a decendiag voice stay in g 'i n | > rose ‘and s t o r ^ K Mrs. land the long table soon surrounded Howard. “ Did Lincoln pray?” by by the crowd. It was previously given Mrs. Lizzie Robinson. Refreshments ()(Jt t^at the supper would he just a | were served by the hostess Mrs. ]unch or . iuck” supper. This Howard assisted by Mrs. McDonald. . , ... A ranch at 2 o ’clock in the night. _ _ ___________ , 1 , ___________ proved to he an extremely mild de- gorge from 20 to 10 feet deep and 40 feet wide wa- cut by the water HIGH W A T E R C R O S S E S scription. It was a banquet; an for u considerable distance in the THE HIGHW AY AND PAYS i some o f those knights surely dislikeu floor o f the canyon. '1 he horses were A VISIT T O M E D F O R D to leave that table full o f the best found Tuesday buried in the debris things imaginable to eat. A fter sup in the canyon below. MOVIE COLUMN Texas is having floods, winds and per, when all were back in the lodge Mrs. Opal Demmar and Miss Ruth Garvin were in Ashland W ednesday cyclones, the East its gales, the room, Chancellor Commander Dunn, COMMENTS OF COMI NG AT- ¡ afternoon. TRACTION TO VINING | North its snow and blizzards, and all in a well chosen speech told that Ruth Newbry and Dorothy Mar the coast exenenced, during the past one object o f the meeting was to quess o f Ashland visited Mrs. Claude consider the organization o f a Py Williams Tuesday afternoon. Satuday, Feburary 26, the Vining week, plenty o f moisture. Ashland, high enough for perfect thian Sister lodge in Ashland, and Mrs. Wm. Gentry and children, theatre starts a week o f as good Billy, Betty and Gailen o f Medford, pictures ever run in succession. The drainage, knew it was raining hard closed his remarks by introducing Bertha Edmunson and Charlie Wil liams were supper guests at the starter Saturday is the “ Two Gun and continuous last week, but our Mrs. L. A. Roberts. Mrs. Roberts is home o f Mrs. Claude Williams Sat Man,” featuring Fred Thompson and citizens had ’ o get away from home the district representative and past urday evening in honor o f Miss Ar- his miracle horse, “ Silver King.” In to realize how much water really fell. grand chief o f the state Pythian Sis liss Williams birthday. Arliss is three Last Sunday all streams in the ters. She told o f the work, the aid, years old. Charlie is working for the showing one gets nature, western county were running over their the benefits and charities and all life, scenery in snow-capped peaks Mr. Gentry. good points o f the Pythian Sisters precipitous valley, the ring of horses banks. Two acres and five room, newly feet, the former large cattle herds, A drive up the Pacific highway and explained the help the two lod painted house, at a bargain. F. L. was thrilling and many cars were ges extended toward each other. No Nutter, 240 East Main. adv drama, suspense and comedy. L. D. Kichson, who lives on route Many readers and theatre-goers out “ taking in the sights.” At Jack- organization was perfected Friday one was a pleasant caller at the admire Marie Prevost and will enjoy son Hot Srings everything was under night, owing to the small number of American office yesterday. seeing her splendid work in “ Almost water and the creek and mounting ladies present, but the proposition is a Lady" which will be on for next streams broke across the pavement still pending and it is hoped that The camp was a i every lady in Ashland who is wife, j Sunday, F'ebruary 27. The picture is in many places. A T THE CHURCHES ! guaranteed to bring many laughs and lake, the cottages floating and one I sister or daughter o f a knight will . | will be enjoyed throughout for it’s or two tourists cars had to be towed phone their name and willingness to BAPTIST CHURCH (join to Mrs. Roberts. I variety, from tragedy to comedy. As out to islands and dry spots. My ron S. W o o d w o r t h , Pastor 1 Two houses were in the path of spring styles are being talked, it is ♦:* Sabath school 0:45. the creek and it is reported that one suggested that the ladies will get Preaching, 11:00. Subject “ The C O N V E N T I O N H E R E M A R C H 3-6 Dignity o f Discipleship.” some important tips on dresses from I party had to leave his home alto- B. Y. P. U. 0:30. Will give a mis the many changes Miss Prevost uses l gether to be saved. Another report Missionaries From Several Countri es sionary play, “ Where Shall I Hang in “ Almost a Iouly.” In all, this de i from an old-timers states that this my Shingle?” Mrs. Hanson, leader. Will Be on Program. Preaching 7 :30. Our study in lightful comedy is highly recommend ' was the first time in forty years Revelation will be based on chap ed. that the creek has been so high. The Christian and Missionary al ters 0 and 10. We aim to carry on Our sister city o f Medford got Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday a teaching ministry in all our preach liance is a missionary movement or three days we have the lots o f flood experience. The old ing services, believeing still that for ganized more than thirty-five years “ the Gosepl of Christ is the power pleasure o f seeing a really big one, “ market” building was full of water, of God into salvation.” We welcome entitled “ The Cheerful Fraud,” but a creek running out the front door ago by Rev. A. B. Simpson, a prom- your presence and participation in the most important fact that the pic ~ n ,, ,, j, . ' | inent pastor in one o f the larger On Pacific, near Medford s main I.. ” , , _ . . any and all our services. , , New York churches. Its national ture is one of the best ever produced street, water was , hub deep on the . , _ with that favorite among stars— automobiles, and some cars couldn’t 1 260 West 44th street TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Reginald Denny. This is clean com ford the stream, Vi-car, the Rev. P. K. Ha mmo n d Basements were INeW Y° rk. C,ty’ In ,the8e thirty-five • i __ years o f mission work has been open- Holy communion at 8 a. m. edy, no harsh moments, but Denny full o f water and i nigh pressure, . . 4 ... . . . .... Sunday school at i»:45 a. m. all the way through and pronounced pumps were brought into use. e c i n twenty different m inion fields. Morning service and sermon at 11. Good music. A helpful service by all, his best showing by many odds Considerable damage to basements, Thf re are today more thttn fivt‘ hum|- Everyone cordially invited. His personally is unique, his audience streets, sewers and walks is report ' red missionaries sent out by this movement and on the field at this adores him and he is supported in ed in Medford. M. E. C H U R C H . time. this picture by a cast o f exceptional The weather wasn’t cold, but was At the M. E. Church next Sunday It is an evangelical and faith ly popular players, including Ger wet and fine for boating or for ducks at 3 p. m. there will be held a movement It accepts the Bible as trude Olmstead, Otis Harlan, Ger -------- * -------- mass meeting for the purpose o f or the word of God, fully inspired and trude Astor, Emily Fitzroy, Charels Sunday Or e g o n i an ’s Tuesday. ganizing a union, to prevent war. It its income is from the free-will o f Gerrad and others. Last Sunday Oregonian’s arrived is hoped that everybody in Ashland ferings of its friends. A Convention Next Thursday and Friday, March in Ashland homes Tuesday afternoon, and vicinity will attend this meet ing. Nine years have passed since the 3 and 4 is a sensation, a happy sur being delayed at Medford or some will he held in Wimer hall, 3rd and signing o f the armistice, but the na prise in “ The Third Degree,” with point north on account o f the high East Main, March 3 to 6. There will tions are i an unrest, caused by the Louise Dresser and powerful cast, water. It was indeed a relief to the be a service each evening, and after the loss o f men and a burden o f tax including the popular and high priced many readers o f the state daily, noon and evening on Sunday. The ation that is oppressing all people. Warner Bros, star, Dolores Costello, ! when the Portland second class mail missionary party will be composed o f Ashland will be the first to organize Since “ the Sea Beast” the theatre arrived, as the R. F. I), readers and Rev. A. I. Garrison of India; Miss E. and will be the headquarters of this world has been waiting for the big i city subscribers soon get that lost, M. Beyerle of West China; Mr. and union. Come and boost for Ashland. Dolores Costella picture Based upon j isolated feeling, and act like one who Mrs. C. T. Carlson of Ecuador, South one o f the greatest o f stage succes? has missed a meal or two, when the America. The convention will be un W. M E T H O D I S T E P I S C O P A L C H U R C H Yes it is a picture that dwells long I Dig Sunday or the daily state and in der the direction of Rev. W. in the memory “ The Third Degree” ternational news fails to arrive on Newburry, superintendent o f the Pa North Main and Laurel Sts. H. F. Pember ton, Pastor. is now termed one of the sensations time. The home is back to normal cific Northwest District of Christian Morning worship at 11. Sermon o f the movie world now. and Missionary Alliance, including subject: “ What shall we ask for -------------- * -------------- ---------- * ---------- when we pray?" the states of Washington, Oregon, Evening worship at 7:30. Subject: Mrs. L. F. Reader, whose home is M A Y O R G A N I Z E P Y T H I A N Idaho and British Columbia, with “ The profits o f evil doing.” This is at Fourth and East Main enjoyed a S I S T E R L O D G E HE R E headquarters at 101 W. 58th street, one of the series of some great sin visit this week from Mrs. C. T. Pino The Knights o f Pythias ah^ their Seattle, Washington. The* music pro ners o f the Bible. Sunday school at 0:45. A class for anti Miss Staley of Hilt, California. wives nnd daughters and invited gram will be in charge of Rev. J. C. you. Study the Bible. In it you find Mrs. Reader has lived in Ashland lor guests met at their lodge room in the Baker, superintendent of the work of the word of life. Junior league for children from 8 many years, hut in her younger years I. O. O. F. hall last Friday night in the young people of this district v ith her parents, she lived near the open meeting. A fair sized attend to 14 meets at 4. — fr-------- Epworth League for young people Lincoln’s, and when a child she ance was represented, but many who I articipants in a wedding cere meets at 0:15. A live meeting with heard Abraham Lincoln speak on were not present missed a genuine mony at Porthcawl, Wales, were an interesting topic. good time. Cards, conversation and Miss Pheasant, the bride; Mr. Part Prayer meeting Wednesday even various occassions. ing ut 7.30. music took up a good portion o f the ridge, the groom; Miss Dove the You are cordially invited to attend evening. The first important an bridesmaid, nnd Rev. Robin, the mir © all these meetings. Strangers anil N E W A R R I V A L S nouncement o f the program was the j ieter. visitors especially welcome. 4 J To Mr. nnd Mrs. Rodney Gnrett F I RS T PRF. SBYTF. RIAN CHUR CH " W i t h ll lumi natrd Bulletin" [o f North Main street, Thursday, Sunday morning the pastor. Rev. Hugh T. Mitchelmore, will speak upon the subject ’’ Power.” At the evening service, "A True Estimate of Vge" will be preceded by the answer ing of questions submitted. There will be special music at both these services. 4:00 p. m. Junior Christian En deavor. Estellai Hays, superintendent. 0:30 p. nt. Intermediate C. E. 6:30 t>. nt. Senior C. E. Emily Tny- lor. lender. 0:30 p. m. Westminister Guild. Mi's Gohern, president. Bible school 0:45, W. M. Wright, superintendent. Mid-week service Wednesday nt 7 :00 p. m. THE F UL L GOSPEL T EM P L E J F. Murphy, Parlor February17, a boy. To Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rusn of .’¡»lent i t the C » ivnlescent home i n Granite street. Thursday, February 17. n boy. Mrs. Rush was formerly Miss May Hadfieid of Ashland. --------------f — Essex Super- Six ^ ------------------------------------------------- £ W C. T. U. C OL UMN Q ------------------------------------------------- ^ The Medofrd W. C. T. U. ladies are doing good work in their union and last week celebrated the Fran c e ' Willard memorial day program in their society with a splendid pro gram and refreshments to follow. They also had a special program on Lillian Stephen’s day and raised a fund for good literature. Mrs. S. L. I-eonard, our former county presi dent for two years, sent up the above bits o f news and in closing says in regard to out W. C. T. U. column, "you surely have a job on your hands but one very worth while I am sure, our papers in Medford seem to over | look our side o f this question.” Tuesday afternoon the W. C. T. I-’ - meeting was held at the Howard residence. Those present were Mes- dames Litzie Robertson, Minnie Da vis, A. D. Jillson, Anna Sherfv. Frank Crowson. Ethel McDona'd. F. Sunday school 0:45 a. m. Mr. S. I. Foster, superintendent. Morning worship 11 n. m. Sermon by the pastor. Young peoples meeting 0:30 p. m. All young people who are not as sociated with the young peoples work are invited to attend and join with this company o f young folks in endeavoring to promote the Christ- an principles. Evening worship 7:30 p. m. Mrs. J. Swenninjr Luen Howard. Hattie Walker. E. Jones. Stella Leivett. H Pr. Brawner. the evangelist will P H ltrej. G. Sanderlin. Dr. Angel. »reach. Every one should make a special effort to hear her, for the • ns «went down the canyon. The has a real live message. I'vi-ry Wednesday in >««ib week, i- M.iy «<•«* . .J t« She Had.ii n It’s the Jennie Wolcott. Misses May Bene dict and June Woleott. A splendid »rogram was rendered by the ladies that all enjoyed. The early life of trance« K. Willard, by Mr* Engineered to lowest operation a„d maintainence cost. Entirely new appearance Will do an easy 50 miles an hour all day long. Priced within the reach of all Phone 46 for demonstration or call at Lithia Springs Garage BaoK cf Littria Springs Hotel