I wish to say to the farmers of Jackson County that I imported several head of full-blood Poland-China hogs from Minnesota last year, and now offer them for sale. They are fine, and received first premium at last September's fair held in this county. Will be sold at reasonable rates. Can be seen by calling on A. A. Davis, at the Medford Roller Mills, Jackson County, Oregon. Also have some oak lumber and wagon tongues for sale.

    From Prof. Newbury, of the Jacksonville public school, we learn that the teachers' institute held at Medford last week was unusually interesting and pleasant. Sixty teachers were enrolled, and the attendance throughout was good, almost every section of the county being represented. Medford's hospitable citizens were courteous and obliging, and all had an interesting and pleasant time.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Daily Tidings, January 3, 1890, page 2


    Jesse Enyart, a former resident of this city, but at present of Medford, Ore., distinguished himself in a recent contest of the Medford Gun Club. He won nearly everything offered, getting thirty-two birds out of thirty-three sent up.
"Additional Items," Logansport (Indiana) Pharos, January 4, 1890, page 3





    The snow broke down a number of old sheds, roof and awnings in this vicinity.
    J. C. Tolman intends prospecting for coal on his lands near Medford in a short time.
    John Dyar of the Jacksonville-Medford stage line now handles the ribbons over four horses.
    Trains were never so irregular as now, and may become still more so before the season ends.
    A. J. Weeks, of Phoenix, who purchased P. W. Olwell's upper mill site, has the machinery in place to carry on an extensive box factory next summer.
    Stock, where well fed, is still doing well. However, if the snow should lie on the ground a considerable length of time, many head will die, as they were poor when winter began, and hay is not any too plentiful in most places.
    Ward Douglas, formerly of this city, charged with ravishing the daughter of Dr. Turner, of Walla Walla, has been placed under $2,500 bail to appear for trial at the next term of the superior court. The Sunday Welcome says that he will never be convicted.
    A flood of considerable dimensions next spring now seems inevitable, for, with the immense amount of snow accumulated in the mountains and foothills even our ordinary rains would insure high water, and it is evident that we will have no ordinary season in any line this year.
    The southbound train, which should have arrived this morning, lies at Glendale, being unable to come further south on account of some bridges having been washed away. The streams in that section rose eight feet in a short time, a warm rain melting some of the vast amount of snow which had piled up.
    Before the storms of the past week sensational stories began to come in of the great depth of the snow up Rogue River, it having been reported 36 inches deep at Flounce Rock, 49 inches at Dean's, 51 inches at Deskins, 81 inches at Union Creek and 102 inches at Skookum Prairie. Since the unprecedented storms of the past week these figures may in many instances be doubled ere this.
    The deepest snow reported inside the town limits was on the north hill slopes south of the courthouse, where the depth on Sunday evening was just 24 inches. There was more old snow on the ground there than elsewhere in town, and the actual precipitation Saturday night and Sunday did not exceed 18 inches. The snowfall varied in different sections, but about 8 inches falling at Uniontown, while on the divides at the head of Forest and Jackson creeks the new snow measured fully 26 inches in depth. The people who have been praying for years for a heavy fall of snow in the mountains now have their hearts' desire, for it is piled up anywhere from five to forty feet in every direction.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 16, 1890, page 3


    Frank Galloway, who is now sole proprietor of the Medford Fence Works, visited our town one day last week, accompanied by his daughter.
    Dr. E. P. Geary of Medford was last week called to hold a consultation with Dr. DeBar, the attending physician on Mrs. John Miller. The patient is improving.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 16, 1890, page 3


    Lots of improvements are contemplated for 1890, and many will be made.
    John Perdue returned from a month's trip to the Umpqua Valley one day last week.
    A. D. Dodson last week visited old friends and relatives in the Willamette Valley.
    The Baptist Society of Christian Endeavor will establish a reading room in a short time.
    If you want the best cigars and nicest gents' furnishing goods in the market, call on Orra Angle.
    A sneak thief robbed Wilkinson & Hanley's butcher shop at Medford of several buckets of lard one day last week.
    The Gem Saloon continues a popular resort, because only the best is kept there and Billy and Mark always treat the public well.
    Work on the water works continues despite the inclement weather, and the contractors propose to complete their work at the earliest possible moment.
    One of the most pleasing and satisfactory results of the recent town election is the reelection of Marshal Miller. He has made a popular and efficient marshal.
    The Medford public school building now boasts of a fine bell, recently bought in Cincinnati at a cost of $100. The weight is 500 pounds and the tone is excellent.
    Mrs. R. T. Lawton has recently been suffering from rheumatism in her knee, which was injured so severely when she was thrown from a carriage last summer.
    Geo. W. Howard was elected mayor of our town by a large majority. He is an enterprising and reliable business man, and will no doubt fill the office acceptably to all.
    Miss Couthoi, the distinguished elocutionist, will give a reading under the auspices of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor at the opera house on the 22d.
    Look out for lively times whenever work on the motor line starts. This enterprise will be a big thing for Medford, as it will virtually make it the business center of the county.
    The Medford Roller Mills sent their numerous customers a handsome new year card, with compliments of the season. A great deal of flour is being constantly manufactured there.
    Hon. T. R. North returned to his home in Iowa last week. He has left his business in this section with Hon. J. D. Whitman of Medford, who will no doubt transact it satisfactorily to all.
    C. K. Fronk last week received a handsome new office desk from the S.P. Co.'s headquarters. Charley is a clever, painstaking agent, and deserves such recognition of his services.
    The most fashionable tailor in southern Oregon is A. Garrick of Medford, who is always kept busy. He keeps a nice line of cloths, trimmings, etc., charges reasonable prices and never fails to give satisfaction.
    As might have been expected, the Republican press of Medford makes a savage attack on Professor Rork and his effort to organize the Union-Amalgamated party. The Republicans are terribly afraid of a third party in any guise, and its bitter feeling toward the Prohibitionists is openly expressed on all occasions.
    A. D. Helman, D.D.G.M., recently installed the newly elected officers of the Medford lodge of Odd Fellows, to wit: W. I .Vawter, N.G.; E. B. Pickel, V.G.; H. E. Baker, Sec.; B. S. Webb, Per. Sec.; B. F. Adkins, Treas.; I. A. Webb, R.S.N.G.; T. W. Johnson, L.S.N.G.; F. Amann, Ward.; S. Rosenthal, Con.; S. B. McGee, I.G.; D. S. Youngs, O.G.; C. Strang, R.S.S.; H. F. Wood, L.S.S.; J. G. Gore, L.S.V.G.; I. A. Merriman, R.S.V.G.
    At the municipal election on Tuesday last the ticket nominated at the citizens' convention held last week was successful throughout. Much interest was shown in the election and considerable buttonholing of voters indulged in by several of the candidates. The best of order prevailed during the day. The total number of votes cast was 261, of which G. W. Howard received 216 for mayor. Of the successful candidates for town trustees, F. M. Plymale received 255 votes; I. L. Hamilton, 210; A. A. Davis, 160; Frank Galloway, 157. For recorder, D. T. Sears received 209 votes; for treasurer, Chas. Strang, 155; for marshal, John S. Miller, 135.
    The citizens' railroad meeting on Wednesday of last week showed a unanimous desire to have a railroad constructed between this place and the county seat as soon as possible. Hon. T. R. North of Adel, Iowa made a proposition to construct a standard gauge road, to be operated as a motor road, between the two places, provided a bonus of $20,000 is raised, right-of-way secured and the necessary franchises granted by the respective towns. It was concluded that the proper method of procedure would be to organize an incorporated company to take up the old bonus notes executed and secure new ones. Conference committees were appointed, and it is evident that definite action will be taken in a very short time looking to the early construction of the road.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 16, 1890, page 3


    The snow has reached a prodigious depth upon the high mountains of Southern Oregon, and the coming season will be a lively one in the dryer placer mines. There will be more gold dust washed out of Jackson and Josephine county ground this year than for many years past. Good summer pasture on the ranges, and plenty of water for all crops and for irrigation next summer are among the assurances of the deep snows, too.
    Railroad prospects seem to be interfered with by the refusals of F. B. Converse, who got a franchise from the council of Medford and Jacksonville to build an electric road in the town limits, to turn over the papers. It transpires that Converse is an adventurer, who got up his railroad scheme simply to sell the franchise for the best sum possible. It is too bad that he should be able to even temporarily block the wheels of our railroad enterprise.--[Times.
"Brevities," Ashland Daily Tidings, January 17, 1890, page 3



    Mr. Livingstone and family, who have been residents of Jacksonville for several months past, remove their effects to Medford today, where they will remain until the blockade [landslides on the railroad] raises.
    The freighting business between this place and Medford has been suspended for some time, but will show renewed activity when the freight trains get in from north and south. The wagon road is in better condition than usual at this time of year.
    Several of the poles belonging to the Jackson County Telegraph Co.'s line, between this place and Medford, fell down during the forepart of the week, and the postal telegraph office at Jacksonville is closed for the present in consequence. Repairs are now in progress, however.
    No freight train has arrived from either way for several weeks past, and many articles of daily use are running short in southern Oregon. If no sugar arrives soon, many people will be drinking coffee and tea without their usual "sweetening." A number of other supplies are running short.
    The Valley Record was compelled to print its last number on poster paper and to issue only half a sheet besides. We suppose the philanthropic Leeds also told Bro. Kaiser he had barely enough newspaper for a single issue of the Tidings, although he has been issuing a daily dodger and several editions of his weekly since. For pure, unadulterated selfishness and smallness, the Tidings man can give anybody many points and then distance him.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 20, 1890, page 1


    A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson on the 13th.
    Trespassers upon Nickell's addition in Medford will be arrested and prosecuted.
    The street commissioner is busily engaged in repairing the damages done by the late flood.
    Geo. A. Webb has resigned his position in the Post Office Store and is again clerking for Adkins & Webb.
    The Noland saloon property will be disposed of at public sale on March 22, 1890. It is one of the best pieces of real estate in town.
    Trade has been resumed to some extent, and our businessmen are again talking up new enterprises. We will take a long step forward in 1890.
    Orra Angle has turned over his stock of goods to San Francisco creditors. We are sorry to hear of his embarrassment, as he is a deserving young man.
    The Monarch Saloon in Medford, under the management of H. H. Wolters, is proving a popular resort. The best of everything in that line is kept there.
    If Medford don't become the chief city of Rogue River Valley it won't be our fault. Already we hear of several new projects, which will help our town in its race very much.
    The social party at Howard's hall on the night of St. Valentine's Day was a well-attended and interesting event. Hamilton Bros.' well-known string band furnished the music, which was most excellent.
    Some parties have been entering Nickell's addition to Medford, throwing down the fences and stealing the timber growing there. The proprietor of said property is looking for those fellows and will prosecute them to the full extent of the law.
    It is said that Fred O'Bryant, the jeweler, has skipped for California, leaving a number of unsettled accounts. He has proven a villain of the deepest dye, and should be shunned and distrusted by all respectable people. The Times warns the public against this scoundrel.
    H. H. Wolters, the mixologist, has reopened the saloon formerly kept by A. H. Carlson, thoroughly refitting it and making many improvements. He has supplied the bar with the finest wines, liquors and cigars, and a fine billiard table can also be found there. Give him a call for he will treat you well.
    G. B. Mathews was in town from Eagle Point on Monday last after Dr. Geary, who was called to attend Miss Neil, who is quite ill. Mr. M. states that most of the stock which was not gotten up to be fed has already perished on the range. Six horses belonging to Mathews Bros., of thirteen head which they failed to get out of the mountains, are known to be dead.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 20, 1890, page 4


    Lots adjoining the city park in Medford, the most desirable in town, will be sold on the installment plan, and at very reasonable rates.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 20, 1890, page 4


    Having found it impracticable to operate our mill at Medford as an exchange mill, we have purchased the Washington Mills of Phoenix, and will continue to operate them on the exchange plan. As soon as practicable we will overhaul the mill and place it in first-class repair. So bring on your wheat and we will prove to you that you will be treated as well by the new firm as the old.
Medford, Or., Jan. 20, 1890
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 20, 1890, page 4




    Ashland and Medford are the only places within the blockaded region that have had daily papers with telegraphic news.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, February 21, 1890, page 3


    A fine prospect of coal was exposed by the flood, near the farm of Wm. Plymire, east of Medford, it is reported.
    Sugar has been ordered from San Francisco by express by Medford parties. The regular rate will make it cost three cents per pound.
    Enoch Walker, while fording Bear Creek on his farm one day last week, was thrown from his horse into deep water, and only by the timely assistance of two men who accompanied him was he saved from drowning.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, February 21, 1890, page 3


    Mr. F. Wagner and Miss Mina M. Barry, both of Medford, were married at the residence of Mr. E. Clutter in that place on Sunday Feb. 9th, Squire L. L. Angle officiating.
"Here and There," Ashland Tidings, February 21, 1890, page 3


    ASHLAND, Feb. 20.--Twenty-five thousand people in Rogue River Valley, who have been for more than a month past waiting for the mail from the outside world, will be gratified tomorrow, for a mail train with a carload of mail transferred by Dunsmuir is reported rapidly approaching, and will arrive tomorrow by 2 o'clock, if nothing happens. Reports from the wrecking force in Cow Creek canyon now indicate that the damages to the railroad are much greater than at first anticipated. Now it is generally understood that the railroad people have abandoned all hopes of clearing out the big West Fork slide, but will build three miles of entirely new road around it on the opposite side of the canyon beyond the big slide. Many miles of track will be almost entirely rebuilt also. Railroad officials say that though trains cannot possibly run between Portland and San Francisco within six weeks.
Oregon Statesman, Salem, February 21, 1890, page 1


L. M. Lyon to I. J. Phipps, west half of lot 1, blk 3, Barr's add. to Medford; $135.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 27, 1890, page 2


    Fred Fradenburg, the celebrated timber locator, has arrived from California and taken charge of the property he purchased of I. B. Williams. He will be a valuable accession to our town.
"Central Point Pointers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 27, 1890, page 2


    Arthur Boussum succeeds Geo. Webb as Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express agent here.
    Dr. Will Jackson expects to open dental rooms in the opera house block in a short time.   
    The A.O.U.W. are making preparations to fit up lodge rooms in Angle & Plymale's brick building.
    Anderson & Wood brought a carload of wood from the north last week, retailing the same at $4.50 a cord.
    Medford merchants were out of coffee, sugar, potatoes and onions for several days last week, but have since obtained some supplies from their neighbors.
    Davis & France are doing a nail-driving business in the milling line, finding it difficult to keep up with orders for the fine product which they are daily turning out.
    Nearly the whole of our population was at the depot on Tuesday evening, to welcome the train which brought so much delayed mail for southern Oregon. It didn't arrive on time, however.
    Dr. Geary's skill as an oculist was called into requisition in treating a case of cataract on the eyes of a county charge of Josephine County a short time since. The operation was entirely successful, and while the surgical services will cost the county quite a sum, a blind man is thereby made a useful member of society.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 27, 1890, page 3


    One of the children of Frank Amann of Medford died last week and was buried in the Jacksonville cemetery next day.
    Thirty sacks of delayed mail matter will arrive today, making nearly a hundred sacks that will be Jacksonville's portion of the accumulated mails.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 27, 1890, page 3


    People going to Jacksonville will find Plymale's coach awaiting every train at Medford. Ask for the best coach--Plymale's.
Ashland Tidings, February 28, 1890, page 3


    It is no longer a secret that Hon. W. K. Price will accept the Democratic nomination for sheriff if it is tendered him. The Record reports that Dave Miller of Medford would not be averse to that kind of political lightning striking him. Either gentleman would make a strong race and an excellent officer.--Jacksonville Times.
    A great many Linn County men would second the nomination of Mr. Price, an old and reliable resident here. He would fill the office of Sheriff of Jackson County with ability.
Albany Daily Democrat, March 4, 1890, page 3


    No freight train has arrived in the valley for six weeks, and the end is not yet. Some staple goods are quite low.
    J. Goldsmith, the popular Medford grocer, has lately received a carload of fine potatoes, which he is selling in quantities to suit.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 6, 1890, page 2


    Judge Webster is in town from Jacksonville. He says that the entire mail of fifty-five sacks was distributed by 4 o'clock. Miss Pape has long been known as the "lightning distributor," a title justly earned from long practice and natural aptitude--[Medford Mail, Feb. 27.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 6, 1890, page 3




    Chas. Enyart has received from his brother Jesse, now in Medford, Oregon, a copy of the Daily Mail, a little shinplaster paper about 10x18 inches. It has no display ads and nearly all telegraph matter. It is a fair specimen of the rustle of a small western town that is bound to have a daily paper.
"Daily Happenings," Logansport (Indiana) Reporter, March 6, 1890, page 1


    The big house of Staver & Walker opens the season with a big ad upon the first page of the Tidings this week. The branch house at Medford carries a large and complete stock of farming implements and machinery, wagons, carriages, buggies, etc., and the farmers and others of Southern Oregon needing anything in this line are respectfully invited to call and examine their goods and ascertain prices.
    A. J. Daley, of the Eagle Point flouring mills, has let the contract for a complete set of the new patent roller process machinery, of the capacity of 50 barrels a day, which is to be put in the mill as soon as the freight trains will bring the machinery. Mr. L. Rouch, who put up the Medford mill, is to have charge of the job. Jackson County will soon be known abroad as the location of mills making the best flour in the state.
    A carload of potatoes from Woodburn, Oregon, consigned to a town down in California, was caught in Ashland by the blockage last January, and numerous persons have been negotiating for their purchase. The owner, through an agent sent here, more than half sold them several times; but always pulled the sale back just as the purchaser thought he had a bargain secured. Goldsmith the Medford grocer finally bought the carload last Saturday, paying $2.10 per 100 lbs., a good purchase.
    Commissioner J. D. Whitman, of the State Board of Horticulture, came up from Medford Tuesday on a mission of investigation and inquiry concerning the existence in this part of the county of the San Jose scale, which has done considerable damage to orchards in other neighborhoods. Mr. Whitman says the late spring will make the time for use of the caustic washes short this season, but he hopes to see energetic measures adopted and the scale thoroughly eradicated from the few places in which it has obtained a lodgment in the valley.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, March 7, 1890, page 3



TO THE EDITOR OF THE MAIL:
    DEAR SIR:--I am not in the habit of trying lawsuits in the newspapers. In fact, I have always supposed that all newspaper men of standing in the profession conceded that it was a gross impropriety (if not contempt of court) for newspapers to comment on the merits of any case while pending in court; and I should not now appear in print had you been content to stop at a commission of such impropriety in the unfair and unjust manner in which you week before last commented upon the merits of the case of F. Hubbard vs. the town of Medford, then pending before the Circuit Court. But, in your apparent eagerness to display the Mail as defender of the public authority, you are not satisfied with attempting to influence judicial action by such comment, but return to your attack last week, after the decision, with misrepresentations, through gross insinuations, and that without even taking the trouble to ascertain what are the facts in the case; and I now resort to the press only in the interest of justice to my client and the public. What are the fact? Simply these: Last season Mr. Hubbard was doing business on a leased lot on the principal business street in Medford, in a wooden building of his own; but unfortunately later in the fall, a fire starting in an adjoining shop destroyed his building and property. He subsequently asked of members of the then board of trustees for permission to erect a new building upon the site of the old, provided he could obtain a renewal of his lease, and was told by two of the members at least to procure his lease and they would do what they could for him. But failing to procure the lease, after conversing with numerous citizens and being advised by them that if he purchased the lot he afterward purchased in block 2 (which now has a wooden building on every lot thereof but one fronting on Main Street), and erected an addition to the wooden building already thereon, they did not believe he would be disturbed; and being unable to erect a brick or rent a suitable building at rates he could afford to pay, and believing and being advised by his counsel (an opinion they still entertain) that the ordinance was invalid and exceeded the chartered powers of the town, he, as a last resort to reestablish his business in the town, bought the lot and proceeded to extend the building thereon, and was at once notified by the marshal to desist. His friends, on consideration of the circumstances, appealed to the town board to permit him to proceed, which the board refused. His only remedy then was an appeal to the court to determine his rights; and that he proceeded to do in an open, fair manner, in the method greed upon between himself and the town authorities, even going to the trouble of informing the marshal when he would commence work on his building, that he might arrest him; and it is for making that appeal to the courts that you denounce him by insinuation as an outlaw and not entitled to any protection of the law. There was no constitutional question in the case, as you assert. The only question aside from one of pleading was whether or not the charter of the town conferred upon it authority to establish fire limits therein and prohibit the erection of wooden buildings within the same. You profess to be a lawyer, an old practitioner at the bar. Will you now please tell the public for what courts are established and maintained at great expense by the public, if it is not to determine such as well as other legal controversies about their rights between citizens and the public authorities? Will you also please tell us of what extraordinary sacred material the authorities of the town of Medford is composed that its ordinances and demands are infallible and beyond the right of the citizen to appeal to the courts for redress from real or imaginary interference with his rights thereby. You, as an old practitioner, ought to know that municipal corporations are subject to the law, and bodies of limited power possessing only such powers as are expressly conferred by their charters or necessarily implied therefrom or absolutely essential to the purposes of their creation. Will you also please tell us by what authority you so positively announce in advance the decision of the Supreme Court even before an appeal is taken thereto? You have had much to say in your paper about what the Mail was to do toward building up Medford, Jackson County and the Rogue River Valley. Is it by denouncing the business men of your pale of legal protection (when in fact you are wholly unable, as you are in this case, to cite a single instance where they have violated any law or ordinance from any other motive except in good faith to test its validity in the courts) that you expect to build up the town and county? Is it by such intolerance, misrepresentation and denunciation as your editorials in the above-mentioned case contain, and through the columns of your paper impressing the world with the idea that such are characteristics of the community in which you live, that you expect to accomplish your purpose of building up the country and induce the desirable immigrant and capitalist to locate in your midst? Do you imagine that intolerance, misrepresentation and abuse are more potent in the building process than liberality and justice? Yours truly,


    R. T. Young, commander of Medford's post of the G.A.R., was in town on Monday for the purpose of making arrangements to secure county aid for indigent soldiers, as prescribed by law, whenever it is necessary.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 13, 1890, page 3


    From parties who have just returned from the front we learn that it will be nearly a month before trains will be running uninterruptedly between San Francisco and Portland. A large force of men are still at work on the big slide, but the most of it still remains and the pond caused by it is still two miles in extent. It will be necessary to build a track around that huge obstruction, as it completely covered up one tunnel, and it will be impossible to put the road where it formerly ran. One of the largest trains of cars passed down the road last Friday night, en route to the front, loaded with material of all kinds, including the timbers (which were framed at Sacramento, Cal.) for some of the bridges that will replace those spanning Cow Creek before the flood. It will be a few weeks at least before repairs will be finished, and until then passengers and mail matter must be transferred by teams between Glendale and Riddles.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 13, 1890, page 3


    Plymale is again running his stages between this place and Medford regularly.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 13, 1890, page 3




    J. E. Enyart, of Medford, is assisting J. H. Whitman in the abstracting business at present.
    It gives us pleasure to learn that Orra E. Angle will soon be in business again, with a nice line of clothing and gents' furnishing goods.
    Frank Galloway keeps on grinding out combination fence at the rate of thirty-five rods per day, and finds a ready market for all of it.
    The Mail says that the water bonds were to have been floated last week at 95 cents on the dollar. Outside parties were the purchasers.
    The Mail reports that fifteen young men in Medford have mutually agreed to keep out of the saloons. We could name fifteen whose abstention from loafing the saloon keepers would joyously note.
    H. H. Wolters refuses to pay billiard hall license, as he does not charge for games played in his establishment, and the trustees were in a quandary as to what to do about it last week.
    Mrs. A. Alford, of Talent, is stopping with her son-in-law, C. W. Wolters and his family, undergoing medical treatment. She has been suffering recently with rheumatism, we are sorry to learn.
    The lack of dry lumber is delaying building operations seriously in Medford, even work on the water works tower having been suspended until the new dry kiln of the Grants Pass S.P.D.&L. company is in operation once more.
    The following is a list of the officers of the Knights of Pythias lodge lately instituted at Medford: Francis Fitch, past chancellor; C. W. Wolters, chancellor; Dr. E. P. Geary, vice-chancellor; C. I. Hutchison, prelate; M. Purdin, master of exchequer; J. E. Enyart, keeper of record and seals; M. S. Damon, outside guardian; John Curry, inside guardian; Lake France, master at arms; A. Merriman, W. I. Vawter and P. Henderson, trustees.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 20, 1890, page 2



    Our citizens have all come to time promptly in the matter of executing the promised notes to the Jacksonville and Medford railway company, and everything is now in readiness to close negotiations with the construction company as soon as right-of-way is secured. It has about been decided to run another preliminary survey, after which property holders will at once be waited on relative to the matter of granting the right-of-way.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 20, 1890, page 3


    Fruit trees are later in blooming than ever known here before, not even an almond blossom as yet braving the light.
    A carload of Rogue River Valley apples taken to San Francisco last week by Benj. Eggleston realized $8 per box and upwards in the bay city.
    Special dances were given at Medford and Ashland on the evening of last Monday, St. Patrick's Day. They were well attended and passed off pleasantly.
    It is reported that through trains will be able to run over the new railroad track in Cow Creek Canyon by April 1st. About 800 men have been employed there for a number of weeks, including 250 Chinamen.
    Jos. A. Crain, of Medford precinct, is feeling comfortable over having carried his cattle through the winter with scarcely any loss, and congratulates himself that he had the feed with which to stand off the weather.
    Many farmers have already begun to plow, but in sections where the soil drains slowly it will be a week or two before much can be done in that line. There will be less ground sown to wheat than usual, and more corn will be planted, in consequence of the late season.
    The roads in the lower valley are beginning to improve, but some of the highways are still almost impassable for loaded teams. A farmer near town, who took his family to church at a neighboring schoolhouse last Sunday night, was obliged to leave his hack in the mud and walk home after the service was over.
    It is said that the water during the recent flood was much higher at the Gold Hill mill site than in 1861. It was on a level with the ground floor of Mr. Lamb's residence and was over the first story of his mill. The wild shoot of the driftwood and timber under the two bridges was awe-inspiring. It is thought that if a single tree had made the passage sideways both bridges must inevitably have gone. The immense suction in the narrow channel straightened everything out before the final plunge in the rapids, however, and the county was saved a heavy bill of expense.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 20, 1890, page 3


GOLDSMITH--In Medford, March 16, 1890, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Goldsmith, a daughter.
DOUGHTY--At Medford, March 19, 1890, of dropsy, W. C. Doughty of Brownsboro, aged about 48 years.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 20, 1890, page 3


    We have received a letter from Mrs. C. E. Damon, Medford, Oregon, but hardly feel warranted in printing it since it is mostly concerning the great snows in that vicinity, descriptions of which have several times appeared in the Freeman. Friends of Mrs. Damon will be glad to know that she is apparently well and prospering.
Waukesha Freeman, Waukesha, Wisconsin, March 20, 1890, page 4


    Sheriff Birdsey, who has just returned from a tax-collecting tour, reports collecting $7,347 in three days. Over $6,500 were collected in Ashland in two days, and the balance in Medford in one day. Pretty good work for our rustling, wide-awake Sheriff, and a good showing for our county these hard times; [with] that rate our delinquent tax list will be small, for the disastrous year of 1890.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, March 21, 1890, page 2




    Jacksonville people are again sure the branch railroad scheme is to be a success.
    Medford and Ashland each had a dance Monday night in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Neither was largely attended.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, March 21, 1890, page 3


    Rev. Mr. Aleridge, the Carolina evangelist, has concluded to make his home in Medford for some time. As a result of the series of revival meetings just closed in that city, in which he took a leading part, there have been thirty-five conversions reported, and a large accession to the membership of the several churches. Mr. Aleridge will move upon the unrepentant sinners of Ashland sometime in the near future, it is expected.
"Here and There," Ashland Tidings, March 21, 1890, page 3


    J. D. Whitman, of Jackson County, is mentioned in the Portland World, (Dem.) as a candidate for Congressional honors.
"Political Gossip," Ashland Tidings, March 21, 1890, page 3


    The authorities have very sensibly concluded to abandon the town cemetery west of town and will lay out a new cemetery on land procured from F. Barneburg on the east side of Bear Creek, where no evil effect can result to the town from the drainage or proximity of the burying ground. A beautiful site has been secured for the new location.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 27, 1890, page 2



    A brass band of eleven pieces has been organized in Medford, with G. W. Connell as leader.
    A movement is on foot to open a new county road between Medford and the Rogue River bridge, and a petition to that end will be circulated for signatures in a day or two. The proposed road is important enough to be already an assured fact, as it will dispense with long distances of sticky, which makes travel at this season almost impossible. The road will follow the present one as far as Enoch Walker's, then angling a little north of east for half a mile, again turns and goes almost due north to the bridge.--[Mail.
"Here and There," Ashland Tidings, March 28, 1890, page 3


    The last railroad news is rather discouraging to the people of Jacksonville. The company who had the enterprise under advisement, and to whom a 60-foot right-of-way had been granted, now ask a 100-foot right-of-way. The possibility of obtaining this amount of land through the fine farms between this place and Medford seems so remote that there is general depression in the R.R. boom at present.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, March 28, 1890, page 3


DOUGHTY--At Medford, March 19, 1890, of dropsy, W. C. Doughty of Brownsboro, aged about 43 years.
Ashland Tidings, March 28, 1890, page 3


    Sheriff Birdsey, who has just returned from a tax-collecting tour, reports collecting $7.347 in three days. Over $6,500 was collected in Ashland in two days, and the balance in Medford in one day. Pretty good work for our rustling, wide-awake Sheriff, and a good showing for our county these hard times; [with] that rate our delinquent tax list will be small for the disastrous year of 1890.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, March 28, 1890, page 3


    H. F. Chitwood has been appointed to institute the new lodge of Knights of Pythias at Medford on Wednesday evening, April 2. A large crowd of Knights will be in attendance from this place.
    G. M. Grainger, lately of Tacoma, has purchased the J. D. Fountain property on Granite Street and will soon erect a fine residence thereon, having had the old house moved back. He intends otherwise to beautify the premises.
    H. J. Clark has completed the brick work on O. Ganiard's three-story brick opera house, and the carpenters are busy at work. This is an elegant building and an ornament to the town. It is expected that it will be finished by the 1st of  May.
    The delayed freight trains brought several carloads of water pipe, and it is expected that work will be commenced shortly on our $50,000 water system, or as soon as the weather will permit. This new undertaking will benefit the town very materially, and it is to be hoped that it will be pushed to an early completion. Ashland, with her electric lights and fine system of water works, is destined to be recognized by the homeseeker and capitalist.
    Our public schools are in a most prosperous condition. Professor Getz, assisted by an able corps of teachers, is bringing her schools up to a standard not usually enjoyed by places larger than Ashland.
    S. F. Morine intends erecting a two-story brick this spring on his lot near the Bank of Ashland. The lower part will be used as blacksmith shop, and the second story will be rented for offices, etc.
    Circuit court meets in Jacksonville on the 8th inst.
Oregonian, Portland, April 2, 1890, page 9




Ashland Tidings, April 4, 1890, page 1


    Talisman Lodge No. 31, K. of P., was instituted at Medford Wednesday evening with -- charter members. Following is a list of the officers: Francis Fitch, P.C.: Chas. W. Wolters, C.C.; Dr. E. P. Geary, V.C.; C. Hutchison, Prelate: M. Purdin, M. of E.; H. Lumsden, M. of F.; J. E. Enyart, K. of R. and S.; Lake France, M. at A.; J. Carry, I.G.; C. O. Damon, O.G..
    H. T. Chitwood, Grand Chancellor of Granite Lodge, the installing officer, and --- members of Granite Lodge, went down from Ashland to take part in the ceremonies. They come home full of the hospitable entertainment of the Medford people, and tell of the spread at the midnight supper. After supper speeches by Messrs. Bowditch, Fitch, Chitwood, Logan, [illegible] enlivened the occasion. A good time, with no rebate, was enjoyed.
Ashland Tidings, April 4, 1890, page 3


    Henry Mensor and family, now of Centralia, Wash., were on yesterday's train going to 'Frisco. They will stop in this valley on their way north.
"Personal," Ashland Tidings, April 4, 1890, page 3


    Mayor G. W. Howard, of Medford, has succeeded to Thos. H. Bentley's interest in the bank at that place.
"Here and There," Ashland Tidings, April 4, 1890, page 3


    The Masons of Medford, Or. are very desirous of organizing a lodge of A.F.&A.M., but since there is some objection by the nearest lodge, it is feared that an appeal will have to be taken to the grand lodge of that body. There are some thirty-four who would go in as charter members.
"Among the Fraternities," Oregonian, Portland, April 7, 1890, page 8


Oregonian, Portland, April 8, 1890, page 12


    BROTHER HARLAN is justly indignant at the Republicans of Medford precinct because they deliberately strangled his pretensions to a seat in their convention yesterday. We learn that he will protest, in today's issue of the Mail, against the unfair treatment to which he has been subjected. It certainly is unfair and unjust to the gentleman who has borne the brunt of the fight in Medford precinct, and time and again upheld his party's cause by the sweat of his brow and the coinage of his intellect, that he should thus be subjected to the ignominy of being relegated to the background of even local precinct politics. We warn the Republican bosses right here that it will not do to trifle with Brother Harlan's feelings in this manner. He is too old a war horse to risk arousing his opposition, and too much of a gentleman to tolerate being treated as a churl by his inferiors.


    Cameron, the foot racer, is in town. He is probably looking for a speed contest.
    Feed ran so short that many farmers are doing their spring work without having either hay or grain for their stock.
    It is reported that W. G. Kenney has been awarded the contract for carrying the mails between Jacksonville and Medford for four years from July 1, 1890.
    The railroad depot eating houses in this valley are grumbling over the change in time on the railroad. The new schedule will not be in effect long, however.
    A survey of the proposed route for the Medford and Jacksonville railroad was made a few days since by surveyor Howard, and grade stakes were set on an air line from the Neuber property in the lower part of town to the corporation line of Medford. The route can be graded from town to town for about $5000, it is thought.
    We hope that the county board will see to providing scrapers and other suitable tools in the several road districts of the county this spring, in order to insure good work on the demoralized highways. There is but a short period in which to do the work before the road get too dry, and every facility should be afforded residents of the various districts to make their labor count to the utmost. Many days' time is practically thrown away by reason of there being no tools at hand to work with.
    The managers of the Southern Pacific have posted up a new order at the depot, which says the ticket office must positively be opened for the sale of tickets at least thirty minutes before the arrival of each train. It also says that the baggage master will not be allowed to check any baggage that does not arrive at least ten minutes before the arrival of trains. All traveling with baggage should take special notice of this change and govern themselves accordingly.


    In the lodge society columns of the Oregonian is the following:
    The Masons of Medford, Or., are very desirous of organizing a lodge of the A.F.&A.M., but since there is an objection by the nearest lodge, it is feared that an appeal will have to be taken to the grand lodge of that body. There are some thirty-four who would go in as charter members.
"Here and There," Ashland Tidings, April 11, 1890, page 3


    Jesse Enyart, formerly of this city, is prospering in the West. He is at present holding down the position of bookkeeper in a bank at Medford, Oregon.
"City News," Logansport (Indiana) Pharos, April 14, 1890, page 4


    G. W. Bashford has established himself in the lumber business at Medford.
    A hose company was organized by the young men of Medford last Friday evening.
    It is rumored that F. H. Rowe will establish a box factory and planing mill at this place in a short time.
    J. A. Hazel has gone to his old home in Minnesota to settle up some business he left there, when he will return to Rogue River Valley.
    Arbor Day was celebrated in becoming fashion at the Presbyterian Church in Medford last Friday, with addresses, essays, music and songs.
    Considerable interest was taken in the Democratic primaries last Saturday, but the best of feeling prevailed, and an excellent delegation was elected.
    The Masons of Medford are very desirous of instituting a local lodge in this place, but owing to having failed in securing permission to organize from the nearest neighboring lodge, will take the case into the grand lodge, we learn. There are quite a large number belonging to the fraternity in this section.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 17, 1890, page 2


    G. Elksnat of Medford is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for county surveyor, and elsewhere gives notice to that effect.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 17, 1890, page 3


    There will be considerable building and improvements here this year. Our town has experienced a steady and healthy growth, but has never been cursed with a boom. Several brick structures were erected last year, also a large number of residences, and the indications at present point to an increase in the number of substantial bricks and fine dwellings over the record of last year. W. G. Cooper has let the contract for the erection of a 25x76-foot two-story brick on his lot at the corner of Seventh and B streets, to cost $2500. M. Purdin will also erect a one-story brick in place of his present wooden blacksmith shop. Thos. McAndrew will build a brick on Seventh Street on the vacant lot west of the fence works. Numerous residences are being contracted for, and others are contemplating building, which is bound to make things pretty lively here this year. Material is very scarce, and as soon as lumber can be had building operations will be carried on at a lively and unprecedented rate.
    The new system of water works will be finished about the 1st of May. The large tower, fifty feet high, on which the two huge cisterns, calculated to hold 33,000 gallons each, are to rest, is being pushed to completion as rapidly as possible. Until a larger well can be dug, the water will be pumped by steam from a cistern some 500 feet away, which will be supplied with water from the large ditch dug last year, into the two cisterns from which the water will be carried in pipes all over the city for fire and irrigating purposes only, as the water is not fit for domestic purposes. The town is to be congratulated on its providing means by which it can be guarded against fire. Should a fire start now in the center of the town nothing could save it from utter destruction. But with a well-organized fire company and plenty of water, such as the new system will provide, the place will be perfectly safe and insurance will be greatly reduced.
    Our people are waiting patiently for the county court to do something toward repairing the bridge across Bear Creek. It is quite an inconvenience to the people who have hauling to do, and it is a matter that should be acted upon without delay.
    The farmers around here are busy plowing and seeding. This has been a very backward spring, and there will not be the acreage sown this year as formerly.
Valley Record, Ashland, April 17, 1890, page 1


    Wm. Merriman, formerly of Medford, has charge of the depot here.
"Central Point," Ashland Tidings, April 18, 1890, page 2


    The Y.W.C.T.U. of Medford gave a most enjoyable entertainment Tuesday evening at Howard's Hall. The program was the first appearance of the Hatchet Family cutting down the great tree of intemperance, and it was excellent in all its parts.
    The solo by Mollie Grant Hatchet and recitation by little George Washington Hatchet were parts of unequaled merit. The Hatchet family of Medford ought to give an entertainment in every town in the county.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, April 18, 1890, page 3


    Mr. Harry Wortman and Miss Ella Gore, of Medford precinct, were married at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. M. A. Williams, near Medford, last Sunday afternoon, April 13th. Mr. Wortman is a promising young man, highly esteemed, and the bride, a daughter of E. E. Gore, has many friends and acquaintances all over the valley who will wish the newly married couple much happiness. Only members of the families of the contracting parties were at the wedding, which was a very quiet one. Mr. and Mrs. Wortman will for the present reside at the farm of Mr. Wortman's father near Medford.
"Personal," Ashland Tidings, April 18, 1890, page 3


    Our neighbor on the railroad doesn't like sympathy on an empty stomach. Our bowels yearn for Brother Harlan in his endeavor to wrestle with the scheming whatness of the which, while having to bear the spurns that conscious merit of the unworthy takes at the hands of his mossback Republican confreres.
"Editorial Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 24, 1890, page 2




    Thos. Harlan, of Medford, has been appointed a government timber inspector, it is said, and left with his wife for Puget Sound the first of the week to hunt for tall timber.
    Rev. Robert McLean, of Grants Pass, and his brother, Rev. E. McLean, of Medford, were both in Portland last week. The former was en route for Washington City, to attend the annual meeting of the General Presbytery. Rev. E. McLean was called to Portland to deliver the annual address at the young ladies' Presbyterian seminary of that city.
"Personal," Ashland Tidings, April 25, 1890, page 3


    You can't always tell a footracer by his looks. At least that is what some people in Grants Pass and Central Point are reported as saying. A great big six-foot-four fellow, humpbacked and of a general clumsy appearance, arrived at Grants Pass a short time ago and bantered the town for a foot race. Of course the boys there put up their money on Pete Windom against the big fellow, but he is said to have distanced Pete in two races. He next went to Central Point and "did up" the best man there. But another race was made up and lots of money was staked on it. It seems that there was more money in it for him for the big footracer to lose the race than to win it, and of course he lost it, as any "business" man would have done. The last seen of big "fleetfoot" he was bound for Medford, and one of his losing backers was after him with a cocked revolver.
Daily Morning Astorian, April 29, 1890, page 3




    The Ashland "kid baseball nine," composed of boys from ten to twelve years old, received a challenge from the Medford "kid nine" a short time ago and went down there last Saturday to accept it. They returned in the evening in victorious spirits, having downed their Medford competitors by a score of 31 to 24. It is not announced yet when the return game will be played.
    Medford has ordered a supply of hose for fire protection from a San Francisco firm, and has also ordered a fine hose cart, the latter being furnished by the well-known firm of Staver & Walker.
    Mr. Hill, representing a New York company of dealers in timber lands, is bonding a number of timber claims east of this valley owned by persons in Ashland and elsewhere. He is bonding them at the rate of $1000 per quarter section. Mr. Hill, who is an old friend of J. N. Phillips, spent some time in the valley last year, with headquarters at Medford.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, May 2, 1890, page 3




    Cameron, a Corvallis sprinter, says the Ashland Record, and another professional named Edwards ran a foot race opposite the fairgrounds Sunday. It was a "chuck" race, and came near ending in bloodshed. A man named Elrick Ireland lost $242.50 on Edwards, who is the fastest man, and partly carried out his threat that if he failed to come in first he would shoot him. When the runners passed the line Ireland pulled out his revolver and shot two loads at Edwards, who was then about 150 yards distant. They failed to take effect, but Edwards kept on running to Central Point, where he immediately took a team and drove to Medford. Cameron also cleared out.
Daily Morning Astorian, May 6, 1890, page 3

Oregonian, Portland, May 6, 1890, page 6


Wm. Angle et al. to Thos. Harlan, lot 6, blk 3, Cottage add. to Medford; $200.
G. W. Howard to J. E. Enyart, lots 1, 2 and 3, blk 3, Medford; $700.
T. Harlan to M. Harlan et al., south half of lot 6, blk 3, Cottage add. to Medford; $100.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 9, 1890, page 2




    The Ladies' Guild of the Medford Episcopal Church will have a bazaar, or sale of useful and ornamental articles, at the Opera House on Thursday and Friday evenings, May 8th and 9th. On Friday the bazaar will be open during the afternoon for the accommodation of those who cannot attend in the evening. Besides the many articles which have been made by the Guild there will be for sale a quantity of exquisite fancy work made and sent to this Guild by ladies in Philadelphia, New York, and Portland. In connection with the sale, a lunch will be served, and a concert by leading home musicians will be given for the entertainment of the patrons.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, May 9, 1890, page 3




    Of course it's all [fair] in politics, but it is funny to see young Harlan of the Medford Mail and Leeds of the Tidings harping on the same string in the campaign, while the knowing ones behind the scenes are aware that Leeds is encouraging the callow youth to do his utmost for "the party" and patting him on the back with one hand, while with the other he is knifing Mr. Harlan's father, recently appointed to a fat government position, and by using the influence of the Tidings, the professed "leading Republican journal of southern Oregon," against the old gentleman, he has about succeeded in throwing him over. It is not nice business for Leeds to engage in, but he is doing it, all the same.




    The local "Pinafore" company are announced to play in the new Opera House at Medford tomorrow, Saturday evening, May 10th. There is a first-class talent composing the performers, and the Medford people will no doubt be pleased with the opportunity to see their Ashland friends in a  popular opera. The opera has been rehearsed for some time and should be well prepared.
Ashland Tidings, May 16, 1890, page 3




    I. L. Hamilton, of Medford, who is nominated for county assessor, is a gentleman who stands high at home as a perfectly reliable, honorable man and a public-spirited, active, progressive citizen. His fellow townsmen know him to be fully qualified for the office of assessor, and they have shown their appreciation of his capacity for public affairs by making him a member of the city council and clerk of their school district. Furthermore, he is able to get around and attend to business before the day of judgment arrives. His intimate friends, taking advantage of his stature, dubbed him "Shorty" Hamilton, and that name is the only one by which he is known to many people throughout the county. He is not running on his name, but as some people who know him well and will vote for him don't know him as I. L. Hamilton, we want it understood that it is "Shorty" himself who is the nominee.
Ashland Tidings, May 16, 1890, page 2


    There will be abundance of 4th of July in the valley this year from present indications. Ashland is making preparations for a big day, as is also Medford, and Central Point and Jacksonville are also talking of celebrating, with other places yet to hear from. Medford had over $300 subscribed to its celebration fund last Tuesday.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, May 16, 1890, page 3


    S. S. Pentz, the Medford attorney, arrived home from California last Tuesday with a surprise for his friends in the person of a handsome bride, who now brightens his home.
    Messrs. D. T. and --. --. Lawton, of Medford, were in town last Saturday, after some of their fine horses which had started for California and been caught in the city pound here.
    There are many people who know "Shorty" Hamilton of Medford, the wide-awake and popular livery man and stage agent, who may not know that he is the Republican candidate for county assessor, for everybody in Medford calls him "Shorty," and many of his friends and neighbors hardly know him without that handle to his name.
"Personal," Ashland Tidings, May 16, 1890, page 3




    Times were never so hard in southern Oregon as now. Money is exceedingly scarce, prices of produce very low, and a stagnation of business in general. Why is this? Simply because the national policy of the Republican party is unfriendly to the best interests and welfare of the people and in favor of the monopolists and corporations. A vote for the Democratic ticket will go far toward correcting the existing evils.


    Medford is making preparations for a grand celebration on the 4th.
    Jas. Howard, who has been on the Davison farm near Medford during the winter, started with his cattle for his Dead Indian ranch last Monday.
    The executive committee of the 4th of July celebration in Ashland received a letter from the Medford executive committee, asking the Ashland people to forgo a celebration in Ashland and join with Medford. Arrangements had been proceeded with too far, though, and we will celebrate here. Ashland people thank their Medford friends for their invitation, and would like to reciprocate the neighborly spirit which brought many citizens up to Ashland from that place last 4th of July, but it seems that things are in such shape that the celebration will have to go ahead here this year. It will be a nice thing if our towns in the valley can agree upon alternating celebrations, having a rousing big one at one place one year, then everybody go to another place next time, and so on in regular order. The Tidings would like to see this done.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, May 23, 1890, page 3


    Baseball matters, while not lively here with the older players, have not been slow with the young boys this season. The "little kids" won a game from Medford competitors at the latter place a few weeks ago, coming out easily victorious. Last Saturday, the "older kid" nine went down to Jacksonville to have a game with a nine of that place who had challenged them. The Ashland boys were too strong for their rivals, and won the game by a  score of 35 to 13. The game was pronounced a pleasant one, and the Ashland boys said they were treated nicely. Chas. Harris went down from here as umpire.
Ashland Tidings, May 23, 1890, page 3


    I. L. Hamilton, of Medford, the candidate for assessor, was in town Wednesday. He makes friends wherever he goes. And the best feature of his case is that "Shorty" is one of the men who are strongest when they are best known.
"Personal," Ashland Tidings, May 23, 1890, page 3


WRISLEY-CAMPBELL--At Medford, May 14, 1890, by Elder G. S. Walton, Mr. Geo. J. Wrisley and Miss Mary E. Campbell, both of Medford.
Ashland Tidings, May 23, 1890, page 3


    An old gentleman, broken down, ragged and footsore, who gave his-name as
Thomas Whitworth, and his age at 91 years, was seen by a reporter at the Union Pacific depot, to whom he told a pitiable tale.
    He had been living for some time in Harney County, Ore., where he was unfortunate and lost the little competence he had saved up for old age, through the villainy of pretended friends. Too proud to become an inmate of the poorhouse, the old gentleman determined to go to friends in Tennessee, who, though in very poor circumstances, could give him a home.
    Without money and infirm with old age and rheumatic joints, the poor old man started out on a journey of over 3,000 miles on foot.
    He arrived in Omaha, having walked the entire distance, with the exception of about 200 miles. .
    He is a war veteran, and was with Col. Joseph Lane in his celebrated Rogue River campaign against the Indians when Oregon land was opened to settlement.
    The Freemasons of this city purchased a railroad ticket for the aged pedestrian, and he finished the rest of his journey by rail.--Omaha Republican.
Fitchburg Sentinel, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 24, 1890, page 6


    In begging for votes for Prof. Merritt, the Mail, with a sort of intuition of defeat, requests the Republicans of Medford precinct to "let the dead bury the dead." This is almost diabolical in its suggestiveness. The Professor has been a political corpse for so long that to request him to bury himself at this stage of the game savors of sacrilege. He has been engaged in digging his political grave recently, however, by trading off "Shorty" Hamilton for votes for himself, and it would not be surprising if he should happen to get interred in the mire of his political scheming.
"Editorial Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 30, 1890, page 2


    J. H. Stewart is our leading orchardist, and a thoroughly qualified man for the office of legislator. Vote for him next Monday.
    Dr. E. B. Pickel is a genial, courteous gentleman, an da good physician. Give him a cordial support for coroner. He will make an excellent official.
    Levi H. Mattox of Medford is teaching a spring term of school in Mt. Pitt district. This is getting to be quite an important district, having 46 children of school age within its bounds.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 30, 1890, page 3


    Medford will soon organize a baseball nine, and as there are two "curve pitchers" in town, it will be a good crew that can beat them.
    Much interest was taken in the speeches at the opera house hall by Messrs. [J. H.] Stewart and [Francis] Fitch. Both are cogent reasoners and forcible talkers and held the attention of their hearers throughout.
    The Mail calls our Union party fiends "Pintos," and speaks very naughtily about them. The Republicans are becoming foolishly vituperative, but then their alarm over the prospect of defeat is so great that anything is excusable.
    The Mail says that J. S. Howard and Sam Rosenthal each staked off a mining claim on C Street, Medford, pay dirt having been taken off the bedrock to which the new well on the corner was sunk. It is rumored the dirt was salted, however.
    H. H. Wolters, the mixologist, has removed his saloon to the building next door to C. W. Palm's barber shop, on front Street. He has supplied the bar with the finest wines, liquors and cigars, and a fine billiard table can also be found there. Give him a call, for he will treat you well.
    Hon J. H. Stewart and Francis Fitch, Esq., delivered telling speeches to a good audience, at the Medford opera house, in the interest of Democracy and reform, on Wednesday evening last. Both were listened to with profound attention and their remarks went right home to their hearers.
    The Medford branch of the Y.M.C.A. recently elected the following officers: president, J. R. Erford; vice-president, G. W. Webb; secretary, E. A. Johnson; treasurer, B. F. Wilkinson. The usual committees were appointed, and also a soliciting committee to procure funds to enable them to fit up and furnish a room in the opera house building for a free reading room.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 30, 1890, page 3


    It having been reported in Ashland and elsewhere that the G.A.R. post at Medford was opposing James G. Birdsey as a candidate for re-election to the office of sheriff, members of the post have demanded the statement that such report is a base slander, without the least foundation in fact; and that, while the order, as an organization, eschews politics entirely, yet it is a fact that in this case every member of the Medford post, with possibly two exceptions, will vote for Birdsey with a hearty good will.
Ashland Tidings, May 30, 1890, page 3


    Cochran, the California sheep buyer, was fitting up a pack train and camping outfit at Medford last Monday, preparatory to starting southward with the sheep he has bought in this county.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, May 30, 1890, page 3


    Medford people are preparing to observe Memorial Day in a fitting manner. The G.A.R. post have had a beautiful floral monument erected in the city park, and the chief ceremonies of the day will take place there. A detail of members of the post will go to Jacksonville to decorate the graves of soldiers in the cemetery there.
"Here and There," Ashland Tidings, May 30, 1890, page 3


    JACKSONVILLE, May 31.--Decoration Day was appropriately celebrated in Jacksonville and Medford by Chester A. Arthur post, No. 47, of Medford. A detail from the Medford post came over at 8 o'clock a.m. and decorated the soldiers' graves in the Jacksonville cemetery, where a general gathering of neighbors and friends had already assembled to wreathe with flowers the graves of soldiers and civilians. At 10 a.m. the post assembled at the Grand Army hall in Medford under R. T. Young, post commander, where the ritual service of the G.A.R. was appropriately rendered, and at the conclusion the post with citizens and friends repaired to the Medford cemetery and wreathed with flowers a monument erected to the memory of our noble dead.
"Additional Reports," Oregonian, Portland, June 1, 1890, page 3




    Mr. T. W. Hutchinson and wife, of Denver, Col., who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Metzger, of Clay Township, departed yesterday for Medford, Ore., to visit their son Clarence.
"City News," Logansport (Indiana) Pharos, June 3, 1890, page 4


    Miss Nettie Tice of Medford was solemnly baptized and received into the Catholic Church in this place last Sunday morning, and was married in the afternoon to T. A. Harris of Medford, Rev. Father Clark officiating.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 6, 1890, page 3


Chas. Meeker to O. F. Paxton, lots 1, 2 and 3, block 3, in Meeker's addition to town of Medford; $250.
R. D. Dickenson to Ollie Brentano, lot 17, blk 20, Medford; $200.
James H. Barnum to Bertha Barnum, lot in blk 2, Medford; $1000.
Nettie McGee to C. W. Skeel, lot 11, blk 22, Medford; $65.
Wm. S. Barnum to C. W. Skeel, land in Medford; $4000.
C. W. Skeel to Wm. S. Barnum, lot 11, blk 22, Medford; $1200.
Same to same, lot 10, blk 24, Medford; $800.
Carrie Lumsden to W. I. Vawter, lot 10, blk 66, Medford; $65.
O.&T. Co. to Janet Garrick, lots 1, 2 and 3, blk 76, Medford; $190.
Wm. Davis to Peter Fitch, land in Medford; $350.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 6, 1890, page 3




    Chester A. Arthur Post No. 47, of Medford, celebrated Decoration services at Jacksonville and Medford. At 8 a.m. a detail from that post came over and joined our citizens in decorating the graves of our soldiers and friends. Flags were at half mast, and our people, who had been busy for several days preparing for the occasion, were out with their choicest floral offerings to commemorate the day. Jacksonville Cemetery, ever beautiful by nature and sculptor's art, was fragrant with the delicate odor of profusions of flowers. At the conclusion of the services in Jacksonville the detail ritual services of the G.A.R. was appropriately remembered at Grand Army Hill. Afternoon the post met in front of the opera house and formed in line, headed by [the] Medford Silver Cornet Band, with muffled drums, and followed by 42 young ladies, dressed in white, with black scarfs, representing the several states, and marched to the public park where the exercises of decorating a monument in memory of our nation's honored dead was carried out in the form laid down in the G.A.R. ritual. The members of the post decorated in memory of their respective regiments, and then neighbors and friends deposited flowers in memory of their departed friends. Benediction by Prof. Crawford closed the interesting services of the day.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, June 6, 1890, page 2


    Anderson & Woodford, of Medford, have been awarded the contract (advertised in the Tidings) for hauling 5000 cords of wood to the railroad at Siskiyou station from points near there where it has been cut by Sisson & Crocker's men.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, June 6, 1890, page 3


    The Junior Band of Roseburg will furnish music for the 4th of July celebration at Medford.
"Here and There," Ashland Tidings, June 6, 1890, page 3


    J. Goldsmith and J. S. Howard are in Portland.
    A. D. Naylor, an experienced sawmill man, has secured a job at Merlin.
    Miss Ella Drake, of Ashland, is in charge of the postal office here for the present.
    I. A. Webb is having a brick sidewalk put in in front of his fine two-story furniture store.
    W. B. Roberts, the farmer and horticulturist, left yesterday with his wife for a visit at Napa, Cal.
    Rev. G. G. Thomas and family and C. C. Smith (1888) and family departed today for their former home east of the Rockies.
    Chas. Strang and W. H. Barr will represent the A.O.U.W. lodge of this city in the grand lodge which meets at Astoria in July.
    The new water works give good satisfaction. The streets can be sprinkled down now, and insurance will surely be reduced in consequence.
    Work is progressing very satisfactorily on the bridge, which is being repaired by Whiteside and Wood. It is expected that it will be finished this week.
    G. S. Walton won the office of justice of the peace at the drawing at Jacksonville over his opponent, C. W. Skeel, they having received the same number of votes at the election.
    A. W. Cormack was down from the Jacob & Cormack mill this week after supplies. They are turning out a superior lot of fine lumber now, which they are selling at astonishing low figures.
    It is rumored the opposition has capitulated and the Masons of this place will be granted a charter by the grand lodge, A.F.&A.M., which is now in session at Portland, and a flourishing lodge of that order will be instituted here soon. This is as it should be.
    Anderson & Woodford have sold out their dray business to a newcomer by the name of Perry. They have the contract of hauling several thousand cords of wood for Sisson, Crocker & Co. to the railroad track at Siskiyou. They commenced this week on their contract.
    Rev. Jas. Hummer, of Neil Creek, was in town undergoing an examination at the hands of Doctors Geary and Wait, U.S. medical pension examiners, this week. Capt. Hummer was one among the many thousand gallant Democrats who responded to their country's call and exposed their breasts to the deadly missiles of the brave soldiers of the South. The old veteran has a good case, and there is no doubt but that he will get his well-earned pension and receive about 26 years back pay. This will give the Captain a neat competency and allow him to pass his declining years in comfort and ease.
Valley Record, Ashland, June 12, 1890, page 3


    A thorough test of the water system made last week shows that the hydrants can be made highly efficacious in extinguishing fire.
    Wm. Slinger, one of our leading citizens, has gone to Butte Creek to look after his stock interests.
    Stewart Bros. last week took a nice bunch of young cattle to the Klamath County ranges for the summer.
    J. G. Wiley and family last week removed to Albany, where they will make their home in the future.
    The Roseburg junior band will furnish music for the Medford celebration in connection with our home talent.
    Mr. and Mrs. George L. Webb were the recipients of many congratulations at the hands of their numerous friends during the week.
    The Johnson and Palm addition to Medford has been ordered vacated, and the tract will be divided into 20-acre lots by the owner, Mr. Mingus.
    The members of the M.E. sewing circle gave a strawberry festival at the Medford opera house last Monday evening, which was well attended.
    The city council last week authorized the sale of the Medford city bonds to the amount of $20,000. It is thought outside capital will take them.
    Elaborate preparations are going forward to insure a stunning time here on the glorious Fourth. The Roseburg band will assist our local band in furnishing music for the occasion.
    The Medford baseball club issues a general challenge in last week's Mail to any club in Jackson County to play for pastime or purse on their grounds in Medford, opposing club to have choice of day and umpire.
    The contest over the office of justice of the peace was decided in 'Squire Walton's favor at the county clerk's office, last Saturday, his competitor (C. W. Skeel) having drawn the short straw in Max's lottery.
    Water rates for stables, hotels and restaurants have been fixed at $12 per year; business houses, stores and offices, $4; residences, where used for irrigation, $9; laundries, $9. Water can compete on even terms with beer at these rates.
    Mr. Perry, a newcomer, has purchased the dray and truck business of Anderson & Woodford. The latter have gone to Siskiyou Mountain, where they have secured the contract for hauling 5,000 cords of wood for the railroad company.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 13, 1890, page 2


O.&T. Co. to Mary A. Stewart et al., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17 and 18, in block 47, and other lots in Medford; $2090.
Rebecca A. Finney to Mary A. Clark, lots 10, 11, 12 and 13, block 54, Medford; $1, etc.
B. S. Webb to Mrs. Sarah A. White, lot 11, block 15, Medford; $600.
D. J. Lumsden to H. G. Nicholson, lot 8, blk 2, Lumsden's add. to Medford; $140.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 13, 1890, page 2


    The Oregonian reports that Wm. W. Cardwell, formerly of this place, has been elected as joint representative from Grant and Harney counties.
    Our baseball club has invested in some caps and belts, and our citizens have subscribed a neat sum to buy the necessary uniforms. They will soon be ready to play a good game.
    W. G. Kenney has been awarded the contract for carrying the mails between this place and Medford twice each day. For this service the government pay the munificent sum of $4 a year.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 13, 1890, page 3


    Wm. Clark of Medford, the veteran Democrat, went to Cinnabar yesterday. We wish him a pleasant trip.
    Harry Angle of Medford, who is now in the employ of Staver & Walker, passed through town Wednesday, on his way to Applegate.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 13, 1890, page 3


HERBIG-LINDSAY--In Medford precinct, June 4, 1890, by Rev. M. A. Williams, Thos. Herbig and Belle L. Lindsay, both of Grants Pass.
WEBB-FOLEY--At Drain, Oregon, June 1, 1890, by Rev. I. Richardson, Geo. L. Webb of Medford and Miss Bessie Foley.
DOWNS-EDWARDS--In Medford precinct, June 5, 1890, by Rev. C. H. Hoxie, J. L. Downs and Miss Mattie Edwards.
WEBB--At Medford, June 4, 1890, to Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Webb, a daughter.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 13, 1890, page 3




    Medford's new water works proves satisfactory for fire protection, after a test of the pressure from the street mains.
    In acceptance of a challenge by the Medford baseball nine, the older boys of Ashland have made up a nine to play a match game at Medford tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon. The Ashland team will include some good players, but they are all lacking sadly in practice.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, June 13, 1890, page 3


    Henry Klippel, of Medford, one of the two commissioners appointed to represent the state of Oregon for the great exposition of 1892 at Chicago, will start next week for Chicago to attend a conference of the commissioners of all the states.
    Mr. R. R. Dunn, the popular manager of the Staver & Walker branch house at Medford, went over to Siskiyou County this week on a business trip.
"Personal," Ashland Tidings, June 13, 1890, page 3


    Jackson County has the only lady census enumerator in the state, in the person of Mrs. Affie Cawley, who has been appointed for Woodville, Rock Point and Gold Hill precincts.
"Oregon News," Weekly Gazette, Heppner, June 19, 1890, page 4


    A match game of base ball for a purse of $50 at this place on the 4th.
    Miss Helen Strang is at Walla Walla, Wash., on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Jos. Strobel.
    Chas. Brous received the sad intelligence yesterday of the death of his wife's father in Iowa.
    D. H. Miller has let the contract to Skeel & Son for the erection of a $1000 residence for himself.
    Mrs. Shorty Hamilton has been very seriously indisposed with pneumonia, but is now convalescent.
    A grand shoot will take place here on the Fourth, liberal prizes having been decided on. Ashland sports, take notice.
    Jos. Herely has just returned from a trip to Tacoma and other Washington towns, and reports that a lively country.
    Geo. E Anderson went to Siskiyou today to commence his contract with the S.P., of delivering 5000 cords of wood to the railroad track.
    Francis Fitch will deliver the oration on the Fourth, and an able effort may be expected. Come to Medford if you want to have an enjoyable time.
    Teams cross the bridge now at the foot of 7th Street, the contractors, Wood & Whiteside, having pushed the work to completion in just one week. This is a good reliable firm and always do responsible work.
    By some "hocus pocus" proceeding, Mr. Ed. Worman was euchred out of the contract let to him to carry the mails from this place to Jacksonville during the blockade last winter, and a man by the name of Kenney got it and will receive the munificent sum of $4 per month. Mr. W. will run his stage just the same and carry passengers and Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express.
Valley Record, Ashland, June 19, 1890, page 3


Rebecca A. Finney to Mary A. Clark, lots 10, 11, 12, 13, blk 54, Medford, and other property; $1.
O.&T. Co. to C. W. Skeel, lots 17, 19 and 20, blk 45, Medford; $190.
O.&T. Co. to Spencer A. Cummons, lot 18, blk 45, Medford; $40.
C. W. Skeel to G. W. Bashford, lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, blk 45, Medford; $1000.
Spencer A. Cummons to C. W. Skeel, lot 18, blk 45, Medford; $100.
Mary A. Stewart et al. to Jennie E. Griffis, lots 8 and 9, blk 49, Medford; $180.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 20, 1890, page 2


    Webb's block on Seventh Street boasts of a new brick sidewalk along its entire length.
    W. B. Roberts and wife are visiting relatives at Napa, Cal. We wish them a pleasant trip.
    Cecil Young, who has been employed in the Times office at Jacksonville, has returned home.
    Dr. Minnis, formerly of this place, was the late Democratic candidate for coroner in Douglas County.
    Rev. G. G. Thomas and family, accompanied by C. C. Smith, have returned to their old home in the East.
    Chris Buhlmeyer had his eyes operated on for strabismus by Dr. Geary one day last week, with the best results.
    C. I. Hutchison during the week entertained his father and mother, F. W. Hutchison and wife of Denver, Indiana.
    Several accidents occurred at the bridge last week during the operation of the pile driver, but nobody was seriously hurt.
    The work of rebuilding the Bear Creek bridge is about completed. Whiteside & Wood, the contractors, have done good work.
    N. B. Bradbury was confined to his bed several days last week, owing to injuries received by a fall of about eight feet from a scaffolding at the bridge.
    Shorty Hamilton has resigned his position as manager for Ed. Worman, and now operates, with Tom Harris, the Grand Central saloon, says the Mail.
    Medford's baseball club is marching on. Last Saturday the boys defeated the Ashland nine by a score of 41 to 40, while the week previous they defeated the Phoenix boys.
    No definite steps have been taken yet towards effecting the organization of a Masonic lodge in this place. It is thought that a lodge should be instituted here, however.
    The new piling put in at the bridge by Wood & Whiteside last week was driven four feet into the hardpan, and the bridge is far more secure against high water than it formerly was.
    Medford's celebration will be the grandest in southern Oregon this year. Elaborate preparations are being made and no pains will be spared to please all who come here on the 4th of July.
    The baseball game last Saturday was a somewhat shaggy affair. Aside from the colossal score, the fact that the Ashland boys made 23 tallies in the last two innings was somewhat phenomenal. The boys all need practice.
    Mrs. E. J. Montague and family of this place frightened last week from the unpleasant effects resulting from eating of a cake purchased at the recent church festival. Some very nice flowers had been baked in the center of the cake, and their juices doubtless poisoned the dough. [See retraction, below.]
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 20, 1890, page 2


    S. W. Speas, while working with the pile driver at the Medford bridge one day last week, was knocked senseless by a blow from an iron bar as the hammer fell, but soon recovered consciousness, and the effects wore on next day.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 20, 1890, page 3


    Dr. Will Jackson and family this week remove to Grants Pass, after many years' residence in Jacksonville. It is with sincere regret that our citizens see them depart, for they have many friends here, and their place in the community will not soon be filled. Our sister town is to be congratulated upon the acquisition of such desirable citizens.
    Dr. E. B. Pickel of Medford made the Times office a pleasant visit last Monday. He is one of the best physicians in southern Oregon, and was the Democratic candidate for coroner at the last election. Although his opponent obtained nearly 400 majority in Ashland, he made such an excellent run elsewhere in the county that he almost overcame the great odds against him.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 20, 1890, page 3


DOWNS-EDWARDS--In Medford precinct, June 5, 1890, by Rev. C. H. Hoxie, J. L. Downs and Miss Mattie Edwards.
Ashland Tidings, June 20, 1890, page 2


    John Wolters, the baker now of Medford, who made bread for the people of Ashland for a number of years, was in town Tuesday.
    Prof. Narregan, of Ellensburg, Was., was in Ashland the fore part of the week, looking up prospects for a position in some school in Southern Oregon. He has been superintendent of the Ellensburg schools.
"Personal," Ashland Tidings, June 20, 1890, page 3




    The running horse "Bingo," owned by Clay Humphrey of Eugene, arrived in this valley last week. He will run at Medford on the 4th of July, and will probably take part in the races at the county fair ground in September.
    Says the Grants Pass Courier of yesterday: An excursion train of capitalists from Pennsylvania is expected to pass through in a few days. They will stop one or two days in this county. They are looking over the coast after timber lands. Our people, after Eastern men gobble all the desirable tracts of timber land in this county, will wake up after it is too late and realize its value. Timber land at $2.50 per acre will soon cease to be such a soft snap in the next few years.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, June 27, 1890, page 3


    S. P. Kilburn has removed from Trail Creek to Medford, where he will spend the summer.
    Ashland has the heaviest crop of blackberries ever raised there. The bushes are almost hidden by the fruit.
    Ed. Worman continues to carry express and passengers between this place and Medford, although he has lost the mail contract.
    There was considerable damage done to rail fences and dilapidated buildings in the valley during the wind storm of last Sunday and Monday.
    Three regular stages to Medford have been on the road since W. G. Kenney commenced carrying the U.S. mail on his contract last Monday.
    Medford and Ashland are both assured large crowds at their respective celebrations today. A great many will also attend the races at the fair grounds near Central Point.
    Pritchard can't make a new watch out of an old one, but he can make it run like a daisy. Remember the place, near the Grand Central Hotel, Medford, Oregon.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 4, 1890, page 3




    A. H. Maegly has sold out his various business interests in this valley, and is preparing to remove his family to Portland where he has already invested largely and profitably in real estate. Mr. Maegly says his confidence in the future of Portland is increasing, and he intends to invest still further in Portland real estate. He is a reliable and enterprising man of business, and deserves the fullest measure of success.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, July 4, 1890, page 2


    The K. of P. lodge of Medford had a good time last Monday evening, the occasion being the initiation of new members.
    A movement has been on foot for several months to organize a second flouring mill in Medford, its stock being owned by a number of farmers of this vicinity. Seven thousand dollars worth of stock has already been pledged, the plan being to secure three thousand more in cash before purchasing machinery. A good lot has been secured near the depot.--[Mail.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, July 4, 1890, page 3


    Says the Mail of last week: "Mrs. G. L. Davis, Mrs. Milton Harlan and Miss Mary Davidson left in company this morning for the East. At Denver Mrs. Harlan will visit her mother, and Mrs. Davis and Miss Davidson will continue their journey, the former to Minneapolis, Kan., where she will visit her mother, uncle and aunt and other relatives. Miss Davidson goes to Indiana, where she will visit her grandmother."
"Personal," Ashland Tidings, July 4, 1890, page 3


    Mrs. Agnes J. Emblem died at Medford last week, of consumption.
"Here and There," Ashland Tidings, July 4, 1890, page 3


CURRY--In Medford, Jun 27, to Mr. and Mrs. John W. Curry, a daughter.
JOHNSTONE-SISEMORE--At the home of the officiating minister, near Medford, July 1st, 1890, by Rev. M. A. Williams, Mr. W. B. Johnston, of Portland, and Miss Ada Sisemore, of Sams Valley, Jackson County.
GIVEN-YOUNG--At the residence of the officiating minister, M. A. Williams, June 25, 1890, Mr. Geo. A. Given to Miss Catharine Young, both of Jackson County.
EMBLEM--In Medford, June the 26th of consumption, Agnes Emblem, wife of Chas. Emblem.
Ashland Tidings, July 4, 1890, page 3




    A movement has been on foot for several months to organize a second flouring mill in Medford, says the Mail, its stock being owned by a number of farmers of that vicinity. Seven thousand dollars' worth of stock have already been pledged, the plan being to secure $3000 more in cash before purchasing machinery. A good lot has been secured near the depot.
"Oregoniana," Oregonian, Portland, July 6, 1890, page 4




    Jacksonville base ball club are very enthusiastic over their success at Medford on the 4th, and their admiring friends are equally proud. Kap Kubli, the catcher, who did such fine work in the diamond field, was presented with a laurel wreath on Saturday by some of the prominent society young ladies of Jacksonville. Others equally as meritorious are quietly reflecting the smiles of the fair faces that was the beacon light of victory.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, July 11, 1890, page 2


    The celebration at the picnic grove near Medford on the 4th was a great success, and attracted more people than were ever gathered upon such an occasion in this part of the county. The orations by Francis Fitch and S. S. Pentz, music by the Roseburg and Medford bands, amusements in the afternoon and grand ball in the evening went to make up a great day for Medford.
    The big grizzly, "Reelfoot," was taken to Medford Tuesday by the men who are exhibiting him. From Medford they will go to Grants Pass, and after that will probably go further northward. The bear is well worth seeing--being undoubtedly the finest specimen of the big grizzlies that were common in the 'Fifties that has ever been seen in Oregon. These big fellows are of a race now almost extinct, being larger than the grizzlies most common now in the mountain regions of California and Oregon. "Reelfoot" was probably a hundred years old. His great teeth, worn down in blunt groups, show that he was one of the oldest bears ever killed in this region, and it is known that these bears live to a great age.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, July 11, 1890, page 3


Chas. Nickell to C. B. Rostel, lots in Medford; $660.
S. S. Pentz to Frances H. Pentz, lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, blk 3, Lumsden's add. to Medford; $1.
Volney Webster to Mary E. Davis, lots 3 and 4, block 11, Park add. to Medford; $100.
Eliza J. Warthen to A. G. and M. J. Johnston, lot 4, block 3, Barr's add. to Medford; $1000.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 18, 1890, page 2


    The hegira to the mountains, springs and sea coast has commenced.
    Every day brings a fakir or tramp of some kind. Look out for them.
    Jonas Lee, who lately arrived from the East, visited the county seat on Tuesday.
    Everybody is fleeing to the mountains and seashore, and the various towns are duller than ever.
    H. B. Reed, the "combination fence man," passed through the valley last week, en route to California.
    Veit Schutz' employees indulged in a "strike" the forepart of the week, but the trouble has blown over.
    Several hundred tons of hay have been shipped to both northern and southern points since the new crop came in.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 18, 1890, page 3


    Jonas A. Lee, late of Dakota, has established his home at Ashland and will practice law in this valley, where he has landed interests.
    A rhubarb leaf from the farm of Hon. J. H. Stewart exhibited in Medford last week measured three feet, one inch wide by three feet, ten inches long.
    Mr. and Mrs. Peyser of San Francisco tarried in Jacksonville yesterday, while on their way to Port Townsend, Wash., where Mr. P. is extensively engaged in the mercantile business. Mrs. P. is a native of this county, and is better known here as Miss Etta Coleman.
    The oration of Francis Fitch, Esq., on the Fourth at Medford was one of the best examples of that style of oratory that has ever been delivered in southern Oregon. Disdaining to soar to the heights of fanciful imagery, the speaker confined his effort to a review of existing conditions and the probable resultant effects within the next generation of the present tendency to extravagance and corruption in the management of public affairs, and the unlicensed encroachments of wealth and the corporations.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 18, 1890, page 3




    Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Maegly left for their future home, in Portland, Tuesday.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, July 18, 1890, page 2


    The Medford Mail is now under the proprietorship of Newell Harlan alone, Milton Harlan having returned east.
"Here and There," Ashland Tidings, July 18, 1890, page 3


    Johnny Tice, of Medford, Oregon, a brother of Mrs. Ira A. Phelps, was gored to death yesterday morning by a mad bull.
"Fatal Accidents," Albany Daily Democrat, July 24, 1890, page 3


    The undersigned has fitted up a stage, which will make regular trips, between Jacksonville and Medford, connecting with all trains and carrying the U.S. mails.


    Hon. J. D. Whitman, of Medford, a member of the State Board of Horticulture, in company with Dr. E. B. Stone, local fruit inspector, visited the orchards in Jacksonville last week, and found the scale bug alarmingly present. Mr. Whitman notified them that he would proceed according to law to abate the nuisance.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, July 25, 1890, page 2


    Ashland is still the metropolis of Southern Oregon and please don't forget it.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, July 25, 1890, page 3


    Medford Mail: Thos. Shattuck, the watermelon king of Josephine County, was in the valley during the week and while here made arrangements to handle Hon. J. H. Stewart's melons grown on his fine farm near Medford.
"Here and There," Ashland Tidings, July 25, 1890, page 3


    Hon. J. D. Whitman, of Medford, a member of the State Board of Horticulture, in company with Dr. E. B. Stone, local fruit inspector, visited the orchards in Jacksonville last week, and found the scale bug alarmingly present. Mr. Whitman notified them that the would proceed according to law to abate the nuisance.
"Oregoniana," Oregonian, Portland, July 27, 1890, page 4


    THE FILTHY WEED.--The Mail tells of a family living within the precincts of Medford, all of whom, from the head of the family to the youngest child, a two-year-old, smoke and chew tobacco. The house has in it an old-fashioned fireplace, and here, in the wintertime after a meal, the family congregate, and for awhile the husband, wife and children enjoy themselves in silent chewing and smoking and spitting in the ashes.
Oregon Statesman, Salem, July 31, 1890, page 4


    Miss Cassie Plymale is visiting her aunt, Mrs. L. Zigler, and family at Roseburg.
    Notwithstanding the dull times, prices of real estate in this place keep up quite well.
    Isaac Woolf holds over as constable in this precinct, E. A. Langley having failed to qualify.
    J. A. Whiteside will soon take possession of his new $2500 residence, which is a handsome one.
    G. W. Coulter has sold his paint shop to C. O. Damon, who will continue the business at the old stand.
    S. S. Pentz officiated in the Medford Episcopal pulpit last Sunday, in the absence of the regular ministry.
    T. J. Kenney of Jacksonville has purchased W. G. Cooper's harness and saddle shop at Medford, and will take charge at once.
    Miss Mollie Merriman is home for her vacation, but will resume the study of stenography and typewriting at Portland in September.
    E. Clutter, having raised the required $300 to pay for the work, will soon issue the book of lithographic views of Medford which he has been preparing.
    A lawn tennis club has been organized at Medford with John Beek as president and Miss Carrie Van Dyke as secretary. The tennis court is on the lawn at W. H. Barr's place.
    Rev. F. B. Ticknor has given up the charge of the Medford Episcopal Church and last week went to Portland, whither his family will follow him about September 1st, says the Mail.
    Someone recklessly riding a horse through the streets of Medford one day last week caused serious injury to little Frank Sowell, who was standing with his father on the crossing, and the latter was also quite badly bruised while snatching the child from under the horse's hoofs.
    The following officers of Medford Lodge No. 83, I.O.O.F., will serve during the ensuing six months, having been installed last week by D.D.G.M. R. R. Morris, of Grants Pass: W. I. Vawter, P.G.; E. B. Pickel, N.G.; H. E. Baker, V.G.; T. W. Johnson, R.S.; B. S. Webb, P.S.; Frank Amann, Treas.; D. S. Youngs, W.; G. L. Webb, Con.; A. C. Nicholson, I.G.; B. Hobson, O.G.; B. F. Adkins, R.S.N.G.; D. A. Huling, L.S.N.G.; R. R. Dunn, R.S.V.G.; S. B. McGee, L.S.V.G.; M. Purdin, R.S.S.; E. P. Geary, L.S.S. The lodge meets every second and fourth Friday evening of each month at their hall in Adkins & Webb's building. Since the new regalia arrived renewed interest is taken by the members.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1890, page 2


    Dr. Will Jackson has bought the Geddes property on 7th Street and will soon occupy the place with his family.
    E. Clutter of Medford was in Grants Pass recently endeavoring to get our citizens interested in publishing lithographic views of the place.
    E. E. Redfield, late of Linkville, has located in Grants Pass, and this week opens out in the jewelry business in Arthur Conklin's building.
"Josephine County Items," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1890, page 2


    Creed Bros. of Medford have bored two wells on W. H. Parker's farm near Jacksonville, which furnish a large supply of excellent water.
    Keep your hands in your pockets and bolts on your doors while the circus is in the valley. It is always accompanied by a gang of thieves of different stripes.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1890, page 3


    G. W. Staver, senior member of the well-known firm of Staver & Walker, Portland, inspected the local branch of the house at Medford last week, and found affairs in fine shape under the management of R. R. Dunn.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1890, page 3


    The milling firm of Davis & France, operating the Phoenix and Medford mills, was dissolved this week, Mr. France retiring.
    C. B. Carlisle, editor of the defunct Transcript at Medford for some time, is now pastor of a Congregational Church at Escondido, Cal.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, August 1, 1890, page 3


    W. I. Vawter returned Tuesday from Portland, having concluded the arrangements by which Medford will have a national bank with a capital stock of $50,000. D. P. Thompson, the Portland millionaire, who is interested in seventeen national banks in the Northwest, is one of the leading spirits in this organization. The Bank of Jackson County will be merged into the new concern. Mr. Vawter, who is a shrewd and clever business man, will be cashier. The First National Bank of Medford will open for business on October 1st next.
    Thos. McAndrews met with a queer accident the other day that might have resulted more seriously. He was out in his fine alfalfa field and his hired man was cutting it down with a mower. Tom got his legs tangled in the thick alfalfa and couldn't get out of reach of the mower in time. The driver was rather late in catching on to the situation and the doctor who examined Mr. McAndrews' legs said if the tendon or muscle above the heel had not been as hard as iron and stopped the progress of the saw, Tom would now be going about on stubs.
    Will Q. Brown of Riddles, state enumerator of Indians, went out to Klamath County Tuesday to enumerate Gen. Applegate's big band of siwashes. Mrs. B. stopped off at Medford and is the guest [of] Mrs. Chas. Strang.
    T. J. Kenney, who bought out Cooper's harness business at Central Point and this place, and intended merging it into one at Medford, surprised our town Monday by moving the business to Jacksonville.
    It is rumored that A. L. Reuter, Wm. Slinger and Wm. Ulrich are going to start a bank in Medford.
Valley Record, Ashland, August 7, 1890, page 3


W. C. Noon et al. to E. P. Geary, lots 1 and 2, blk 18, Beatty's add. to Medford; $150.
H. E. Baker to W. C. Noon & Co., undivided half of lots and blocks in Medford; $50.
E. P. Hammond to G. M. Pierce, lots 6 and 7, blk 32, Medford; $200.
G. W. Howard to C. W. Palm, undivided one-third of lots and blocks in Medford; $350.
J. C. Cowles to W. G. McCubbin, lots in Medford; $10.
J. C. Cowles to Wm. R. Callahan, lots 9, 10 and 11, blk 6, Park addition to Medford; $90.
A. P. Talent to S. S. Martin, lots 1 and 2, blk 15, Medford; $1000.
Fred Weinhard to G. W. Bashford, six lots in blk 70, Medford; $575.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 8, 1890, page 2




    Mrs. M. E. Kellogg and children of Portland arrived at Medford Tuesday morning, and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lawton of that place.
    Chas. Howard, the railroad land appraiser, was up from Grants Pass visiting relatives in Medford one day last week. He is at present engaged in appraising in Douglas County.
    Attention is called to the professional card of Francis Fitch of Medford, attorney at law. He is one of our brightest legal luminaries, and has met with much success during his residence here.
    There are over twenty trotting and running horses in training at the Yreka race track, including a number of standard bred trotters, by such great sires as Antevolo, Altamont and others. They will make a fine showing at both the Southern Oregon and Mount Shasta District Association meetings.


    F. Meinhard of Medford left for his old home in Illinois not long since, but will return in the near future.


    T. J. Kenney has bought the saddlery shop at Medford, and Central Point, and will remove his family to Medford, where he will have his business headquarters.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, August 8, 1890, page 2


    T. J. Kenney, who has bought the harness shops of W. G. Cooper at Medford and Central Point, will make his business headquarters at Medford hereafter.
    Messrs. Vawter and Howard, of the Medford bank, have arranged with D. P. Thompson, of Portland, for the capital necessary to establish a national bank at Medford, with a capital of $50,000. This will be the second national bank to be opened in Southern Oregon, the first being at Grants Pass.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, August 8, 1890, page 3


    W. I. Vawter returned Tuesday from Portland, having concluded the arrangements by which Medford will have a national bank with a capital stock of $50,000. D. P. Thompson, the Portland millionaire, who is interested in seventeen national banks in the Northwest, is one of the leading spirits in this organization. The Bank of Jackson County will be merged into the new concern. Mr. Vawter, who is a shrewd and clever business man, will be cashier. The First National Bank of Medford will open for business on October 1st next--Ashland Record. Mr. Vawter is a former resident of Linn County.
"Home and Abroad," Albany Daily Democrat, August 12, 1890, page 3




    W. J. Vawter, of Medford, Oregon, and associates, have applied to the Comptroller of the Currency for authority to organize a National Bank at that place.
"Washington Notes," San Francisco Daily Record-Union, August 13, 1890, page 1


    We learn from J. A. Hazle of Alden, who made a hurried business trip to the county seat last Thursday, that A. A. Davis has purchased Joseph France's interest in the flouring mill at Medford, Oregon, which he is now managing alone. Mr. Davis has been even more prosperous in his Pacific Slope home than he was while in Alden.
Albert Lea Enterprise, Albert Lea, Minnesota, August 14, 1890, page 16


    D. P. Thompson and W. I. Vawter have made application to the Comptroller of the Currency to organize a national bank at Medford. They expect to commence business with the new bank October 1st with a capital stock of $50,000.
"Home and Abroad," Albany Democrat, August 15, 1890, page 4


    The attention of capitalists is once more called to the branch railroad project between this place and Medford. There never has been a more attractive field for capital to be invested than right here and now. With the citizens' bonus of $20,000 assured and the right-of-way virtually guaranteed, it would seem unnecessary to do more than merely call attention to the situation to have dozens of proffers to build the road. It is no wildcat venture; all the elements of permanent prosperity are here, the land along the proposed route is unsurpassed in fertility and especially adapted to division into small tracts for orchard purposes, the passenger traffic alone would make the road self-supporting from the date of its construction, while the immense possibilities in our foothill fruit lands, our limestone and building stone quarries, as elements in the matter of transportation or freight patronage, give assurance of regular and unfailing dividends through all time to come. Now, when labor is plentiful and cheap and the landowners along the route are in the humor for it, it is time to build and equip the road, pocket the bonus, and enjoy the fruits of the enterprise.


    Seventeen sacks of wheat in Tom McAndrews' field, near Medford, were stolen one night this week, and at last report the tidings had, an officer was on the track of a man who was suspected, with good proof too, of the theft.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, August 15, 1890, page 3


    J. H. Stewart will not have pears enough on his young orchard between Medford and Phoenix to make carload shipments to the East this year, but will have about 400 or 500 boxes to sell. Next year he will no doubt be making carload shipments to Chicago, and when his 160-acre orchard comes into bearing he will send to Illinois some of the finest Bartletts the people there have ever seen.
Ashland Tidings, August 15, 1890, page 3


    Tramps are infesting the railroads more than ever, to the great disgust of the trainmen.
    Vegetables have done comparatively well in southern Oregon, and there is an abundance of most kinds.
    T. J. Kenney has removed the goods he purchased of W. G. Cooper of Medford to Jacksonville, and will soon open a large first-class stock of saddles, harness, etc., in Solomon's brick building.


    Jos. France and his son Lake will start for Portland in a few days to seek a new location. They are good, enterprising citizens, and we are sorry to lose them from among us. We wish them success.
    Prof. Crawford and Mr. Howell of Corvallis were in town last Wednesday, looking after the branch railroad our people would be so glad to have built. Wm. Slinger and S. H. Hull accompanied them from Medford.


    G. T. Sly and family last week removed to The Dalles to reside.
    When the ditch and dam are in order Medford's water supply is good.
    Wm. A. Leonard of Grants Pass visited his brother in this place one day recently.
    H. J. Little, a temporary resident of Medford, has gone to McMinnville to reside.
    Mrs. M. Morris, formerly of this place, now of Portland, visited friends here during the week.
    A. A. Davis has purchased Fred Barneburg's entire wheat crop for the Medford Roller Mills. It is of excellent grade.
    I. M. Harvey and family enjoyed the society of Mrs. Bently of Yolo County, Cal., a sister of Mr. H., during the past week.
    A number of Medford G.A.R. men saluted the trainload of eastern-bound veterans which passed through the valley last week.
    The hose company is greatly pleased with its new cart, which is equipped with 500 feet of hose, and is now indulging in regular drills.
    The proposed new road to Griffin Creek from this place is of much interest to some of our citizens, as it will shorten the distance about two miles.
    G. W. Howard entertained his uncle Thos. Lamb of California a few days last week, the latter having dropped off at Medford while en route to Walla Walla.
    Thos. McAndrews was seriously cut by falling in front of the sickle bar of his mowing machine while cutting alfalfa one day last week, and was laid up for several days. He is recuperating at present, however; we are glad to learn.
    Extensive improvements have been in progress in the Medford Roller Mills under the supervision of head miller J. S. Johnson during the past week, and when the new crop comes in these popular mills will make a finer grade of flour than ever.


    Will Whitman, of Medford, has brought several wagonloads of watermelons up to Ashland this week.
    Mr. France, recently of the milling firm of Davis & France, of Medford and Phoenix, is up on Puget Sound, and is contemplating building a flouring mill at Fairhaven.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, August 22, 1890, page 3


    Miss Katy Van Dyke, of Medford, started last Monday for San Francisco, to enter upon a course of study in one of the business colleges of that city.
    Frank Brandon has gone to Medford to make flour in the roller mill at that place. Frank is a good miller, and has had experience with the roller process.
"Personal," Ashland Tidings, August 22, 1890, page 3


    The subscriptions to the Medford-Jacksonville short line are being paid in and the prospect for connection with the main line has assumed at last a tangible form.
    The death of W. H. Walker, of the firm of Staver & Walker, of Portland, is a public calamity and the agonizing grief of his wife and only son radiates out from the home circle into the labyrinth of business life, where country enterprise and generosity have made the name of this great firm a household word. In sincere sympathy with the bereaved family a host of Southern Oregon record the wish that he may rest in peace in the beautiful Riverview Cemetery, while fadeless flowers bloom in beauty o'er his grave, and softest zephyrs breathe in solemn sympathy through the whispering foliage above, a last sad requiem.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, August 22, 1890, page 3


    Again there is prospect of the proposed railroad between Medford and Jacksonville being built, it is said. A party of six responsible men of Corvallis and Oregon City have proposed to construct a standard gauge road, equip it and have it in operation by Jan. 1st next; and enter bonds to keep it in operation for at least two years, if the citizens of the two places will give them a cash bonus of $20,000 upon the completion of the road. The gentlemen, or some of them, have been out looking over the ground, and they say they are ready to begin work at once, upon the proffer of the bonus upon a cash basis. Jacksonville people think they can succeed in raising the amount.
Ashland Tidings, August 22, 1890, page 3


    W. W. Carder is in receipt of a letter from his brother, E. J. Carder, who lives in Medford, Ore., which reveals an alarming state of affairs in that state. Mr. Carder states that the peach crop is almost a total failure, and that if the Lincoln papers are truthful there is more building going on in this city than in the entire state of Oregon.
"Mere Mention," Nebraska State Journal, Lincoln, August 23, 1890, page 8


A. H. Simpson, Sr., to Grace Jane Skeeters, lots 1 and 2, blk 36, and lots 9 and 10, blk 39, Medford; $300.
Ella L. Short to Lucy D. Williams, 1 6/10 acres in Medford; $320.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 29, 1890, page 2


    The weather continues to be quite warm, and the atmosphere is getting thick with smoke.
    Oliver McGee of Sticky called one day this week. His health is improving very slowly, we are sorry to say.
    H. E. Baker of Medford has taken charge of Griffis & Walker's sawmill in Sams Valley and is now conducting it.


    David Crosby has returned to Medford after an absence of over a year.
    Henry Smith, the Wolf Creek merchant, spent Wednesday in Jacksonville.
    I. F. Williams, the mail contractor on the Medford-Butte Creek route, was in Jacksonville last Saturday, accompanied by his family.
    Judge Day and Jerry Nunan were along the proposed line of the branch railroad for the purpose of securing the right-of-way and succeeded admirably.


    OREGON FRUIT.--Orders have been sent to parties in this vicinity to purchase all the Bartlett pears that can be found. The demand for green fruit of all kinds for shipment promises well this season, and when the farmers learn that the lack of market for their fruit is occasioned by the lack of fruit to supply the demand this valley will be one vast orchard, and thrift and prosperity will be at every farmer's door. Pears are reported worth from $6 to $8 per bushel in Chicago at this time, and with fast freights four or five days would place Oregon's products there; but unfortunately we have none to speak of for shipment. Anyone who will take the pains to ride out a few miles in the country in any direction cannot fail to be forcibly impressed with the productiveness of this state for fruit--to see large apple and pear trees heavy laden with fruit growing wild in the fence corners and in the forests and brush-thickets, coming from the seeds that have chanced to fall in the fertile soil. The day is not far distant when the man who has a deed to ten or twenty acres of good fruit land in Oregon will have a lucrative business. Fruit has canceled more mortgages in California than gold mines, and in a few years the new orchards that are being set out in this state will write "canceled" across the face of many pages in the recorder's books.--Albany Herald.


    Judge S. J. Day and Jerry Nunan have been busy this week securing the right-of-way for the Jacksonville-Medford short line. They report their efforts successful and the future outlook for the new enterprise favorable.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, August 29, 1890, page 2


    Mrs. Dr. Geary and children, of Medford, are visiting the lady's mother, Mrs. McCornack, at Eugene.
    David Loring, of the legal department of the O.&C.R.R. of Portland, was in Ashland Tuesday, accompanied by his wife.
    T. A. Harris, of the Grand Cen. Hotel, Medford, who has been sick for a week or more past, went over to Colestin yesterday, to stay a week or more.
"Personal," Ashland Tidings, August 29, 1890, page 3


    To Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hutchison, of Medford, Oregon, a girl. Mr. Hutchison was formerly a Logansport boy connected with Keller, Troutman & Co. Clarence is so highly elated over the advent that he proposes to start a chin beard at once.
Logansport (Indiana) Journal, August 31, 1890, page 5


Nannie Barr to H. U. Lumsden, lot 3, block 1, Barr's add. to Medford; $545.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 5, 1890, page 3


    In view of the large shipments of fruit now being made from this valley, especially the shipment of peaches from Ashland averaging over a thousand boxes per day, it is with very little semblance of justice that the Salem Journal and other Willamette papers persist in reiterating that "southern Oregon has no fruit this season and is not a fruit country." This section is content to rely purely on its merits for fruit production, and our Willamette cotems might use their space to better advantage than in attempting to decry the fairest portion of Oregon as well as the most fruitful in many respects.
    Road supervisors cannot be too careful about eradicating the dagger cocklebur from the waste places and roadsides. The law commands it, and there is already considerable complaint of their negligence from property owners in some parts of the county.
    Our brethren of the Baptist denomination also contemplate the erection of a church school somewhere in southern Oregon during the coming year, the location to be determined at their state convention to be held at Medford October 16th next. We have room for another such institution here.


    Frank Kasshafer and family will return from Medford next week.
    Our market is being furnished with first-class sweet potatoes from Hon. J. H. Stewart's fine farm near Phoenix.

    Some of the little folks who sell fruit at the Ashland depot make considerable money, and save it, too. Ferd Million, ten years old, bought two lots in Medford about two years ago for $160, and now has them all paid for, having made the greater part of the money by selling fruit at the depot last year.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, September 5, 1890, page 3


JOHNSON-PLYMALE--At the home of the bride's parents, in Medford, August 29, 1890, Mr. E. S. Johnson and Miss Norah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Plymale.
Ashland Tidings, September 5, 1890, page 3


    The Grand Central Hotel Tuesday received a fine new upright piano for the parlor.
    W. H. Barr is about again and relieved from a painful attack of neuralgia and erysipelas.
    Peter Henderson, Theo. Cooper, W. H. Huff and Geo. Coulter returned Monday from a tour to the Coquille River.
    Wm. Clark, the Tammany Hall chief, was at Ashland Sunday with a lady friend, taking in the sights of the city and country.
    J. H. Shideler and family leave this week for Albany, where he takes charge of County Clerk Payne's fine farm as superintendent.
    Fred Barneburg will drive in about 200 head of cattle from the Lake of the Woods range to be fattened up at his fine farm, ready for shipment to market. The Barneburg farm turns out some sleek-looking beeves.
    Hon. J. H. Stewart shipped Monday the sixth carload of melons to the north. He is also doing a good business with his tomatoes, having shipped over a carload. He added another two miles of tiling to his farm last winter.
    Wm. Slinger's son, about 10 years old, was ''monkeying" with a giant powder cap and a pin Sunday, resulting in a badly damaged hand. Dr. Geary hopes that probably only one finger will have to be amputated, though the whole hand was endangered .
    W. G. Cooper's brick block is being rushed to the first story by S. Childers' force of workmen. He will then decide how many stories high he will want it. As he owns all the "space" above the ground, and the prospects of the city's growth are boundless, there is no telling how high she may go toward the residence of the angels.
Valley Record, Ashland, September 11, 1890, page 3


    Letters and papers from Centralia, Washington, tell of the distressing death of Tunis M. Bever, 22-year-old son of Joseph Bever, a former citizen of Medford, which occurred a few days ago. He and his brother Elmer were engaged in hauling logs. The Centralia News tells how the accident occurred: "Two monster logs lay side by side. The wagon was driven alongside the logs, skids put down and preparations made to roll a log onto the wagon. Elmer fastened the 'dog,' or hook, into the center of the log, hitched a team to the rope and started to pulling the log up the skids. Tunis stood by being ready to block it, so that another pitch could be taken with the 'dog.' As it started up the incline away from the other log, Bever grabbed a chunk and dropped on his knees between the two logs, and just as he was about to place the block in position the 'dog' slipped and the log started back. Not doubting but that the block would stop it, he shoved it in place. Not so, however; the log bounded over the chunk and in an instant struck the other log with poor Bever's head between them. Death resulted instantly. Tunis was a highly respected young man, and leaves a wife and one child. The sympathy of the many friends of the family in this county will be extended to Mr. and Mrs. Bever in this terrible loss, the second bereavement they have sustained since leaving Iowa.
    Hurrah for the branch railroad.
    Look out for the railroad when the bell rings.
    Clean up!! Fix up!! Wake up!! The railroad is coming.
    Now that the branch road is assured, property in town will resume its normal value.
    The railroad boom seems to have struck Oregon, and we may look for the building of many new roads within the next two years, including the Jacksonville-Medford branch.
    It seems highly probable that Jacksonville and Medford will be joined by a railroad in a short time, when this section will take a new lease of life, for it will be of great benefit to both towns.
    After all, the hills and forests of southern Oregon are full of fire and the atmosphere heavy with smoke, something that we thought would be spared us in a considerable degree this season.

    The telegraphic correspondent at Jacksonville sometimes has to rustle for news. While the railroad negotiations were pending the business was conducted very quietly, with a view to keeping it out of the newspapers until the enterprise was assured. Messrs. Hull and Nunan went to Corvallis last Friday night to complete the contract, and on Monday, just as everything was ready to furnish the reporters there the items, the news boys came around with the Sunday Oregonian, with "Jacksonville to the Front," and the whole business squarely written out. The contractors, it is supposed, told the boys to see the Oregonian; there was nothing more to tell.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, September 12, 1890, page 2


    JACKSONVILLE, Or., Sept. 7.--The long contemplated railway connection between this place and Medford is at last about to materialize. The $20,000 bonus asked by the Corvallis company to build the road has been paid in. Jacksonville and Medford have each deposited $7500 in cash, and $5000 in Jacksonville municipal bonds have been guaranteed by ten leading citizens of Jacksonville in the sum of $500 each.
Albany Democrat, September 12, 1890, page 2


    MEDFORD JACKSONVILLE ROAD.--For some time past the citizens of Medford and Jacksonville have been agitating the matter of building a railroad to connect the two places, a distance of about five miles. About two months ago the citizens offered a bonus of $20,000 to any company who would build and equip the road. Crawford & Howell, of Corvallis, have since held conferences with the people of Medford and Jacksonville, and last Monday negotiations were completed and a contract entered into by which the $20,000 bonus, right of way, franchise, depot grounds, etc. were transferred to Crawford & Howell, on condition that the said road be completed by January 1, 1891. Messrs. Crawford & Howell informed a Gazette reporter that the material for the construction and equipment of the road is being ordered, and as soon as it arrives on the grounds active work will be commenced and pushed, as they desire to take advantage of the good weather and get through with the work if possible before the rainy season sets in. The road will be standard gauge and equipped with regular passenger coaches and freight cars.
Corvallis Gazette, September 12, 1890, page 4


"Jottings About Town," Morning Daily Herald, Albany, September 16, 1890, page 4


    Orchardists estimate that in a very few years fully 100,000 boxes of early fruits will be shipped out of the county every season.
    The peach shipments for one week from Ashland reached over 5,000 boxes, 1500 boxes being the heaviest single day's shipment to date. These shipments will continue for a while yet, but the heavy output is now over.
    McConnell & Eubanks of Ashland have received one of the wonders of the age--Edison's phonograph--which talks, sings, plays all kinds of instruments, and tells some useful information. One of the pieces is the park band of San Francisco.

    J. W. Hockersmith shipped a carload of Ashland fruit to New York last week. It was shipped for Porter Bros. of Sacramento, Cal., and was consigned to E. L. Goodell, New York City. The carload was made up of peaches, Bartlett, Beurre d'Anjou and Seckel pears, prunes and apples. The car was one of the refrigerator kind, and after the fruit was all loaded the chests were filled with ice and the car sealed with cotton batting. On the outside of the car were four large placards containing the words "Selected fruit from Ashland, Oregon."--[Tidings.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 19, 1890, page 3


    A vigorous protest has been forwarded to Washington against the proposed change of the terminus of the Butte Creek mail route from Medford Central Point.
    Archbishop Gross dedicated the new churches at Ashland and Medford this week in his usual impressive style. He also held services at Eagle Point on the 16th instant. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 19, 1890, page 3




   W. P. Hammon, the Oakland nurseryman, formerly of this valley, was at Medford the latter part of last week. He reports the nursery business better in California this year than he ever knew it before, as the big returns from orchards this season are to be followed by extensive planting of young orchards. California nurserymen have been scouring Oregon for young prune trees, having exhausted their own stock already.
"Personal," Ashland Tidings, September 19, 1890, page 3

Sacramento Daily Union, September 22, 1890, page 3


    Mr. John, of Medford, was through here last week. He is working in the Mutual insurance business and selling harness oil. His oil is No. 1.
"Oakville," Albany Daily Democrat, September 23, 1890, page 4


G. W. Howard to Wm. Slinger, lot 8, blk 52, Medford; $70.
Wm. S. Barnum to C. W. Skeel, deed of correction to fraction of land in town of Medford; $4000.
W. I. Vawter to S. S. Pentz, land in Medford; $150.
S. S. Pentz to Frances H. C. Pentz, land in Medford; $1.
G. W. Howard to James Gilbert, lot 9, blk 52, Medford; $70.
J. O. Johnson et al. to Nathan P. Phipps, lot 20, blk 21, Medford; $4000.
Rosa Milton to Sarah A. Bateman, quitclaim to lots 1 and 2, blk 31, Medford; $50.
E. P. Hammond to William L. Wallace, lot 11, blk 36, Medford; $50.
Wm. L. Wallace to Martha A. Chappel, lot 11, blk 36, Medford; $50.
O. N. Fowler to Welcome Fowler, interest in lots and blocks in Medford; $1000.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 26, 1890, page 2


    W. T. Anderson went to Colusa, Cal. recently, to visit two sisters from Missouri, whom he had not seen for years.
    Messrs. Brantner and Brunson of Medford passed through town Wednesday on their way to the Applegate country, where they will fit up some mines for the winter season.
    The producing capacity of the pear trees of this valley is well known. Geo. W. Dunn of Ashland picked and shipped 1350 pounds of choice marketable Vicar of Wakefield pears from one tree recently.
    W. P. Hammon, the Oakland nurseryman, formerly of this valley, was at Medford the latter part of last week. He reports the nursery business better in California this year than he ever knew it before, as the big returns from orchards this season are to be followed by extensive planting of young orchards. California nurserymen have been scouring Oregon for young prune trees, having exhausted their own stock already.--[Tidings.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 26, 1890, page 3




    Bert Whitman is shipping melons and tomatoes to Portland from Medford.
    Staver & Walker have placed fifteen wagons in Linkville the past month and this morning they sent Thomas Morine to Ashland with five more.--[Mail.
    It is believed that the Southern Oregon Sunday School Convention to be held at Medford in October will be the best ever held in this section. Noted workers from abroad are expected to be in attendance.
    A fire in H. H. Wolter's saloon at Medford one day last week, caused by a broken lamp and burning oil, came near starting a conflagration. When the alarm was given, the door of the hose carriage house was found to be locked, and the fire had to be put out without assistance from the water works. A hose cart behind a burglar-proof door is a queer combination for fire purposes.
"Here and There," Ashland Tidings, September 26, 1890, page 3


    ASHLAND, Sept. 25.--Four thousand people of Southern Oregon took in the sights at the district fair at Central Point today, and it was the biggest attendance since the association started.
    The principal races today were a running race, mile and repeat, for a purse of $150, which was won by Bing against Lewis P., in 1:48⅝; a trotting race, three in five, 2:50 class, for a purse of $175, which was won by E.P., a Del Norte County horse, in three straight heats; best time, 2:51¾.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, September 26, 1890, page 3


    The Baptist state convention meets in Medford October 16, when the location of the Baptist school for Southern Oregon will be discussed and determined upon.
"What the Churches Are Doing," Evening Capital Journal, Salem, September 27, 1890, page 4


    It is with no small degree of satisfaction that we announce this week that the branch railroad from this place to Medford will be built, and that without delay. The contract for its construction has been duly executed and returned by Crawford, Howell & Co., who have assured our citizens that their order has been placed for new steel rails and contract signed for the delivery of the same at Medford, which is also confirmed by Honeyman, DeHart & Co., who will furnish the rails. The former also pledge themselves that grading will commence as soon as arrangements can be made for it. The unequivocal manner in which they announce: "We will build the railroad," is refreshing to those of our citizens whose hearts were almost sick with deferred hope. This little five-mile connecting link between our foothill belt and the overland railroad is of far more consequence than the casual observer would suppose. It means that the county seat and its environs will once more be placed on an equal footing with other sections that have heretofore thriven largely at our expense. It means that every vacant house in Jacksonville will be tenanted before spring. It means that the county seat question will be settled forever; that the Presbyterian academy will be established here beyond cavil; that our public schools will fill up, and that the hundreds of people over the coast who have a warm spot in their hearts for the old mining town of Jacksonville will feel a yearning to return that they cannot resist, and that many prosperous horticulturists from California and the East will avail themselves of the opportunity to sit in the shade of their own vines and fig trees in the frost-proof section that stretches for miles on either side of the town. It means that every acre of this favored foothill belt will in less than ten years approximate in value the fairest portions of California. With the railroad an assured fact, the development of the sandstone, limestone and quartz ledges of Jackson Creek will follow as a natural consequence. There is not a citizen of the shire town but feels that a new era of prosperity has been inaugurated and that he can prosecute his calling with brighter hopes of success. Scarcely lesser, perhaps greater, benefits must result for our neighboring town of Medford, and for the next several months the chief topic of interest to strangers passing through the valley will be the Medford and Jacksonville branch railroad. Now would be a good time to "boom" this incomparable fruit section; but it doesn't need booming. Its intrinsic merits will so recommend it to discriminating investors that if the owners of large holdings near town will be subdivide their farms and place ten- or twenty-acre tracts upon the market at a fair valuation they can rest assured of willing investors ready to set out vines or trees.

    A heavy rain commenced falling Monday afternoon and continued nearly twenty-four hours. Fully two inches of water has fallen during the week, and, while a little damage has been done in some instances, it pales into insignificance compared with the benefit that has accrued. The smoke which has hung over the valley like a pall has been cleared away, the dust effectually laid, while much good has been done in many other ways. The rain was quite general, every section receiving its full quota.

WAGNER--In Medford, Sept. 24, 1890, to Frank Wagner and wife, a daughter.






    Orra E. Angle and wife of Medford started last Saturday for New York, to remain at their old home until next spring.
    J. D. Whitman, of the state horticultural board, came up from Medford Saturday with State Fruit Inspector Varney, and spent the day with him examining Ashland orchards.
"Personal," Ashland Tidings, October 10, 1890, page 3


    JACKSONVILLE, Oct. 2.--Final arrangements have been perfected for the completion of the Jacksonville and Medford railroad. Steel rails have been ordered, and grading begins without daily. Jacksonville is receiving a number of new residents in anticipation of a railroad boom.
Albany Democrat, October 10, 1890, page 4


"Oregon Fruit Pests," Oregonian, Portland, October 13, 1890, page 8




    Wm. Ulrich shipped a carload of barley north this week.
    W. K. Davis of this place has had his pension increased.
    John Bellinger last week sold out his dray business to Isaac Merriman.
    Jas. Carr continues to make improvements on his farm in this precinct.
    Palm Bros. recently purchased a number of town lots from Welcome Fowler.
    John Redfield now wears a blacksmith's apron in Merriman's shop. He is an excellent mechanic.
    Orra E. Angle and wife are visiting their old home in New York, but expect to return in the spring.
    The government preliminaries will defer the opening of the First National Bank of Medford some weeks.
    Miss Daisy Tucker of Dead Indian will reside in Medford this winter, making her home with Mrs. Fordyce.
    The total number of pupils enrolled in our public schools is 205 at present, with a daily attendance averaging 170.
    W. F. Taggart of Big Butte broke the record one day last week by hauling 25,000 shingles into Medford on one load.
    Mrs. W. T. Vail of Portland was here last week for the purpose of disposing of her property, and returned Tuesday.
    The departure of Rev. Mr. Barden and wife for Salem, to remain permanently, is a source of sincere regret to Medford's citizens.
    Our local debating society met at D. J. Lumsden's pleasant residence last Tuesday evening, it being their initial meeting for the season.
    The city park was plowed up during the week, preparatory to sowing it in grass next spring. With plenty of water for irrigation it can be made a beautiful place.
    Bert Whitman a few days since shipped two carloads of choice pears to a Chicago consignee. He has shipped in all seven carloads of choice selected fruit from this station this season.
    The Protection Hose Company, of Medford, has filed articles of incorporation, with G. F. Davis, H. F. Wood, H. G. Nicholson, J. W. Curry and D. T. Lawton as incorporators. Twenty years is the term designated for the company to exist. $1000 is the capital stock, divided into 500 shares.
    Rev. Robt. Ennis of Jacksonville will preach at Medford every third Sunday morning in each month, the Presbytery having declared the Presbyterian pulpit at this place vacant. As Mr. E. is a logical reasoner and an able, interesting expounder of the gospel, our citizens are to be congratulated. Rev. E. McLean, the former pastor, is now located in Coos County.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 17, 1890, page 2


    Hammon Bros. of Medford are handling much of the Applegate apples this year, among others having purchased John Devlin's entire crop for shipment.
    Fred Barneburg has brought in his entire band of cattle from the Klamath ranges, numbering 212 head, and will have the finest lot of Christmas beef this year that he has ever turned off.
    Bro. Harlan of the Medford Mail committed matrimony one day last week, and is receiving the congratulations of his brethren of the press, as well as those of his numerous friends. The happy couple also have the best wishes of the Times.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 17, 1890, page 2


Geo. T. Sly to Francis Fitch, 1.62 acres in twp 37S, R2W, near Medford; $270.
D. T. Lawton to J. West Lawton, lots 11 and 13, blk 13, and lots 10, 11 and 12, blk 12, Medford (subject to liens); $1.
Same to same, part of lots 11, 12 and 13, in blk 2, Medford; $175.
J. West Lawton to Jason Kellogg, lots 10, 11 and 12, blk 12 and lot 11, blk 13, in Medford (subject to liens); $1500.
C. W. Palm et al. to Emma Bloom, lots 4, 5 and 6, blk 46, Medford; $210.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 17, 1890, page 2


    One of the exhibits at the late district fair which attracted universal attention was that in the art department made by Vintie Beall, who was left in a deaf condition after his attack of spinal meningitis last year. Naturally of an artistic temperament, prior to his illness he had developed considerable musical talent, and his chief source of amusement was in practicing with the Central Point cornet band. When his deafness deprived him of musical solace he seemed inconsolable, until his parents diverted his mind with the study of painting and drawing, under the skillful tutelage of Mrs. West of Medford. In this field he is once more happy and contented. His exhibit shows unmistakable signs of a fine artist in time to come.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 17, 1890, page 3


    Large quantities of apples and pears are now being shipped to northern and southern markets.
    Much improvement is taking place in southern Oregon, notwithstanding the dull times.
    The advertisement of M. Purdin, assignee of the estate of Magruder Bros., will be found in another column.
    Thousands of fruit trees are now being planted in southern Oregon. Too many of the right kinds cannot be set out.
    Our carpenters are all busy now, a large number of roofs and additions to buildings being constructed. A number of other improvements are also being made.
    Staver & Walker have a large and first-class assortment of plows suited to the soil of southern Oregon, especially sticky land, which they sell at the most reasonable rates.
    Geo. W. Dunn of the upper valley recently bought five promising young cattle from the herd of Galloways belonging to H. C. Lewis of Medford, paying $800 therefor. They will doubtless form the nucleus of a fine herd in a few years.
    Edwards Bros. of Medford report that some miscreant removed and stole the halters with which their team were hitched at a rack in this place recently. The authorities should investigate and promptly punish such petty thievery.
    The fruit season is pretty well over in this section, with the exception of the shipment of winter apples, which has hardly begun as yet. The branch house of Page & Son shipped four carloads of fruit from Ashland last week, made up of apples, pears and peaches.
    There is already getting to be a scarcity of houses to rent in town. The assurance of our railroad, the splendid public schools we now enjoy and the certainty that St. Mary's Academy will soon reopen are opening the eyes of the people abroad to the merits of the county seat as a place of residence.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 17, 1890, page 3


    Some people are very anxious to see work commence on the Jacksonville-Medford railroad, being fearful that something may yet happen to blast the success of the enterprise. To those we will say that the fact that the contract for getting out the ties was let this week to Henry Klippel and C. W. Skeel of Medford is evidence that business is meant by Crawford, Howell & Co. There will not be much grading necessary; and as the company has until Jan. 1, 1891 to finish the road, they still have enough time to complete their contract. The right-of-way has been secured along the whole line, D. H. Whetstone having last week given his deed. The steel rails are probably on the way here by this time. In less than three months Jacksonville will be connected with the O.&C.R.R. by rail and a new era of prosperity will begin.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 17, 1890, page 3


HARLAN-PEERS--In Medford, Oct. 8, 1890, by Rev. H. A. Barden, Newell Harlan and Mrs. H. Peers.
ULRICH--In Medford, October 4, 1890, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ulrich, a daughter.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 17, 1890, page 3


    The latest concerning the Jacksonville-Medford railroad is that work upon it was to begin this week or the first of next, and the people generally are satisfied that the cars will be running by Jan. 1st. Some difficulty over right-of-way negotiations with that liberal, public-spirited citizen, Mr. Grindstone, were reported, however.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, October 17, 1890, page 3


    Everybody feels happy since the branch railroad is an assured fact.
    Cooper's brick building adds greatly to that part of town. It is being finished in fine style.
    Rev. Mr. Goodwin, our new Baptist minister, arrived from Kansas with his family one day last week.
    Frank Mingus was at Portland during the week, on business connected with the machinery and implement trade.
    We are sorry to learn there is a probability of Staver & Walker discontinuing their branch house at this place.
    G. W. Howard and wife are entertaining their relatives from Walla Walla, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lamb and Mrs. Johnson.
    Mrs. I. J. Phipps is enjoying a visit from her sister, Mrs. J. Brown of San Francisco, who will probably remain all winter.
    Mrs. W. R. Stammers and her daughters last week joined Mr. S. at San Francisco, where he is plying his avocation [sic].
    Our real estate offices exhibit some splendid specimens of field corn and small grain in their windows. It has been a most favorable year for corn.
    D. J. Lumsden was at the county seat on Wednesday, accompanied by Mr. Whitehead of Umatilla County, who may become a resident of this section.
    D. A. Huling greeted his Medford friends at the depot as he stepped from the southbound train one day last week, en route for the Bay City to buy goods for his new store at Myrtle Point.
    Hon. G. S. Walton and family are rejoicing over news of the restored health of their daughter in Idaho, who visited them last winter and spring.
    Last Sunday the local Y.M.C.A. listened to a most interesting address delivered by Hon. S. S. Pentz on the subject of "Manliness." Much interested is taken in the weekly meetings of the order.
    Nickell's addition to Medford is again commanding attention since the branch railroad, which will run through it, has become a certainty. It contains many choice lots, which will be sold at reasonable rates and on the most favorable terms.
    If ever a man ought to appreciate the truly poetic, it is during the honeymoon, and yet Brother Harlan calls the spectacle of a lady drawing on a nice clean pair of hose--"socks" he calls 'em--a "brazen and disgusting procedure." Fie on you, Harlan! You have fallen in our estimation.
"Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 24, 1890, page 2


A. R. Childers to Spencer Childers, Sr., 23.22 acres near Medford; $1700.
Nannie Barr to D. J. Lumsden, lot 1, blk 1, Barr's add. to Medford; $590.
S. Childers, Sr., to A. R. Childers, 23.22 acres near Medford; $5000.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 24, 1890, page 2


    Hurrah for our branch railroad.
    R. S. Coker, who lost his foot while in railroad employ recently, has been given an office position under the company at Sacramento.
    Two of Staver & Walker's representatives were in town [i.e., Jacksonville] Wednesday for the purpose of establishing a branch agency. This is one of the first effects of the proposed branch railroad.
    Thousands of boxes of apples and grapes from the Applegate section and the foothill regions, that are now hauled to Medford for shipment, will hereafter be loaded on the cars at this place.
    E. W. Hammon of Medford has been shipping some choice apples and pears to Montana markets and to San Francisco during the last ten days. He had about 6000 boxes in stock this week.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 24, 1890, page 3


    W. H. Parker has sold his typewriter to Col. Miller and bought one of the latest improved pattern to take its place.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 24, 1890, page 3


    Mayor Howard of Medford was here Saturday, accompanied by his father-in-law, Mr. Lamb.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 24, 1890, page 3


    The "Resources of Southern Oregon," composed of 154 pages in pamphlet form, has been completed by State Printer Baker, and yesterday the whole number was boxed and shipped to their destination--Robert A. Miller, the secretary of the Southern Oregon State Board of Agriculture, of Jacksonville. The work is gotten up by the board and is a collection of reliable, statistical and descriptive data relative to the agricultural and other industrial interests of Oregon, calculated to benefit those industries and to encourage immigration. It is mostly devoted to the counties of Lake, Klamath, Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, Coos and Curry. [Salem Statesman, Oct. 10.
Ashland Tidings, October 24, 1890, page 2


    The Jacksonville and Medford railroad is now so far along on the road of certainty that the doubters are quiet. The locating survey was begun Tuesday by J. S. Howard and party, and the route will be about as described heretofore, but we will give a definite description of it hereafter. The contractors came out from Corvallis this week to select the depot grounds, which they did on Wednesday. The contract to furnish the ties has been let to Klippel & Skeel, of Medford, and the rails are reported to be already on the way from the East. The road is to be in operation in time for a New Year's celebration in Jacksonville, to be reached by an all rail route from Yreka, Ashland, Medford, Central Point, Grants Pass, New York and other places. The grading will be light almost the whole distance, but work is to begin at once.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, October 24, 1890, page 3


ULRICH--In Medford, October 4, 1890, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ulrich, a daughter.
MARRIED.
HARLAN-PEERS--In Medford, October 8, 1890 by Rev. H. A. Barden, Newell Harlan and Mrs. H. Peers.
Ashland Tidings, October 24, 1890, page 3


    Bert Whitman, of Medford, went down to San Francisco this week, to enter upon a course of study in one of the business colleges.
"Personal," Ashland Tidings, October 24, 1890, page 3


    J. H. Stewart, of Medford, a brother-in-law of Mrs. John Hyman, arrived in this city this morning in a short visit. He brought with him some of the finest grapes ever seen in this city.
"Home and Abroad," Albany Democrat, October 24, 1890, page 3


    Mr. Howell, of Crawford & Howell, contractors for the construction of the Jacksonville and Medford railroad, went to Southern Oregon last Saturday to inaugurate the work. The road will be about six miles in length, and is to connect Jacksonville with the S.P. road. The contractors will push the work to a speedy completion.
"Brief Locals," Corvallis Gazette, October 24, 1890, page 4


    Miss Ida Cook of Applegate has become a resident of this place.
    Lewis Palm has gone to Salem, after a pleasant visit with relatives here.
    Davis' warehouse sports a new sign of large size, "Medford's Merchant Miller, A. A. Davis."
    Bert Whitman will put in the winter months at Heald's business college at San Francisco.
    Hazen Little, who was a resident of this place during the spring months, is now engaged in the real estate business at McMinnville.
    J. H. Faris has returned contented from his northern trip and will continue to reside in Medford.
    W. J. Ward of the railroad force left Medford Saturday last for a residence in California.
    Chas. Wilkinson of this precinct spent the week near San Francisco, visiting his brother who resides there.
    Hon. Willard Crawford will soon return to Medford from Athena to reside, having already rented a residence.
    Don't fail to buy a lot in Nickell's addition to Medford. The tract adjoins the west boundary of our town.
    Mrs. D. J. Lumsden returned home last week after attending at the deathbed of her father at Topeka, Kansas.
    W. G. Cooper was among Medford's visitors to the Portland exposition last week, as was also Johnny Bellinger.
    J. D. Whitman, after inspecting southern Oregon's display of fruits at the Portland exposition, last week returned home better satisfied than ever that we have here the fruit section par excellence of the coast.
    J. W. Enyart proved to be the boss hunter of the deer-slaying expedition to the Umpqua divide, in which he was accompanied by Messrs. Palm, Robinson, Reddin and Hutchison, last week.
    Nickell's addition to Medford is again commanding attention since the branch railroad, which will run through it, has become a certainty. It contains many choice lots, which will be sold at reasonable rates and on the most favorable terms.
    The district Sunday school convention is in session, and Medford is entertaining quite a number of delegates thereto from Klamath and Josephine counties, as also different parts of Jackson County. Much interest is being taken, and everything is passing off nicely.
    Arthur Langell of Klamath County was in Medford lately to see his little son. He reports the hay crop so large on his ranch in Langell Valley that he had to quit cutting before he had touched half of it. Last winter's snow was a good thing for Klamath County, in this way, he says.

    In a moment or two Jackson and Josephine's exhibit at the industrial fair was reached; and here the visitor's "wonder grew." The Indian corn caught his pleased eye; in fact, the whole display attracted him "powerfully." B. F. Miller, the agent in charge, stepped up and in a moment two Illinoisans were in close confab. The visitor was evidently charmed, and asked question after question, which were sympathetically answered. When he came to the fine display of native woods he became enthusiastic. Now, Mr. Miller was an Illinoisan in the prehistoric ages and found his way, as an emigrant, to southern Oregon long before many a man now eligible to a seat in the United States Senate, so far as ages are concerned, was born. And there he has lived for forty or forty-five years, hemmed in by the Siskiyous, the Calapooias, the Coast and Cascade ranges, until the railroad pierced his mountain-surrounded home and brought him out "willy nilly" with a carload, more or less, of "world beaters" in the shape of products of the soil and fruits of the orchard, and ores from the mine and woods and forest to glorify his section with. And now what wonder is it, if, after a chat with his old tillicum from the Sucker State, he stooped down and, from a mysterious receptacle under his tables, brought forth some fine pears and peaches and slyly dropped them into the capacious side pocket of his visitor's overcoat? And if the fruit was not technically his and, in taking it, he was guilty of as "flat a burglary as was ever committed," does anybody suppose that in that particular case, as he is said to have done on another occasion, the recording angel will not "drop a tear upon the records and blot it out forever."--[Oregonian.


    At last the Jacksonville-Medford short line is an assured fact. The contract has been let for the ties and grading and the contractors have been looking for suitable terminal grounds in Jacksonville. To say that our people are delighted would but inadequately express their feelings; visions of a city that will reach from here to Mount Roxie is filling the brains of anxious speculators, and land will probably jump to fictitious values, but we expect to survive the anticipated boom and come down to terrestrial figures before any serious losses are sustained.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, October 31, 1890, page 2


    Geo. W. Webb and wife, of Medford, have become residents of this place.
"Central Point Items," Ashland Tidings, October 31, 1890, page 2


"General Notes and News," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 7, 1890, page 4


    The new brick building of Mr. Brandenburg is beginning to show up.
    Mrs. M. Purdin entertained her mother, Mrs. Worlow, from upper Applegate one day last week.
    Lake France, late of this place, is now keeping books for the Buckley Lumber Company of Buckley, Wash.
    John A. Miller of Brownsboro this week traded for a desirable piece of Medford property, with a view to removing here.
    Agent Fronk has been empowered by the S.P. authorities to sell tickets over U.P. connections to any point out of Portland.
    Considerably more interest is being taken in real estate matters here since work was begun on the Medford and Jacksonville railroad.
    A very pleasant social was participated in by many of Medford's young people one evening last week at the private residence of A. S. Johnson.
    The ladies of the M.E. congregation at Medford are preparing to give a grand old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinner for the benefit of the church on the 27th instant.
    A line was run last week for a switch from the main line of railroad to A. A. Davis' roller flouring mills to accommodate his extensive and rapidly growing business.
    The railroad people are making preparations to build a very large warehouse at Medford in a short time. The freight business from this point ranks well up with the leading towns on the line.
    While the report is true that after the busy season is over Staver & Walker may discontinue their branch establishment here, that enterprising firm will still retain a live agency at this point.
    A San Francisco traveling man last week invested in four desirable building lots in Medford, at the same time expressing the opinion that this is destined to be the leading town in the Rogue River Valley.
    Angle & Plymale's opera house is being artistically painted and decorated, and the beautiful drop curtain which Le Compte has designed will combine to make it one of the finest public halls in southern Oregon.
    Among shipments billed from Medford during the fruit season, not yet closed, were 73 carloads of melons, 41 of apples, 3 of tomatoes and 2 carloads of pears. Each year shows a pronounced advance in the list, and the world is open for a market.
    Frank Clayton, late of this place, was the jeweler who endorsed Chas. Weinerich's order for $2000 worth of bridal presents at a large Seattle establishment where Mr. Clayton is now employed. Fortunately the young blood was nabbed in time and made to disgorge, and Mr. Clayton escaped serious damage.
    Eastern parties have offered to locate a big distillery here if the people of this section will subscribe a bonus of $4000 and other privileges. S. H. Hull is circulating a subscription list and has succeeded in raising the larger portion of this sum, although considerable still remains unsubscribed. We cannot permit this magnificent chance to benefit ourselves to pass, especially as it can be procured for so small an inducement. Not only would this enterprise give direct employment to a large number of men, but it would furnish a ready market for thousands of bushels of corn, rye and other kinds of grain. The incidental benefits to be derived therefrom would also be great. Let our citizens consult their best interests and not allow this opportunity to go by.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 7, 1890, page 3


GORE-ISH--In Medford, November 5, 1890, by Rev. M. A. Williams, Wm. H. Gore and Miss Sophenia J. Ish.
The Times tender congratulations and wishes the worthy young couple long life and endless happiness. The bride and groom departed on the evening train for Portland, their future home.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 7, 1890, page 3


    No final action has yet been taken by the town trustees relative to the selection of a depot site, but it is probable the negotiations for the Plymale property will be closed, subject to the approval of the railway folks.
    Work on the Jacksonville-Medford railroad continues to be pushed rapidly. The grading will be finished in a few days, when the ties will be laid. A carload of steel rails will arrive soon, which will be followed immediately by the balance. It will not be long before track laying will be under way.
    A. Garrick, Medford's popular merchant tailor, was here last Monday with a large number of elegant samples of fall and winter goods. As Jacksonville has no tailor at present, our citizens should patronize Mr. G., as he is a first-class workman, charges reasonable prices and guarantees satisfaction.
    The great highway nuisance the dagger cocklebur seems to have been suffered to get almost beyond control in this county, owing to the laxity of our road supervisors in enforcing the statute providing for its destruction. While this fine weather is prevailing, the seed stalks that have not yet scattered their seeds should be gathered and burned.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 7, 1890, page 3


    Rev. Mr. Edmunds of Oakland, Or., visited Jacksonville one day last week. He may assume charge of Medford circuit in a short time.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 7, 1890, page 3


    The railroad--our railroad--is progressing slowly, but satisfactorily toward early completion. Grading is going steadily on, but the all-important location of the Jacksonville depot is still held in abeyance, and the possible location of it near the lime quarry on Jackson Creek will probably boom real estate in that locality next.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, November 7, 1890, page 2


    Mr. Cox passed through Medford on Monday with his steam engine, on his way home from the Beekman & Reames farm, where he has been turning over the soil for cultivation at the rate of sixteen acres per day. He pulls eight plows with the engine, which is certainly showing that steam plowing is a success, as the cost for running is not over $5 per day.--[Medford Mail.
Ashland Tidings, November 7, 1890, page 2


    The following shipments of Jackson County produce was kindly furnished us by Agent Fronk. Seventy-three carloads of watermelons. Forty-one carloads of apples. Three carloads of tomatoes. Two carloads of pears. Besides the above about thirty carloads of mixed fruit have found their way from Medford to foreign markets. Ashland has doubtless shipped as many more and on the whole, Jackson County certainly advertises herself this year.--[Medford Mail.
Ashland Tidings, November 7, 1890, page 3


    R. H. Dunn, manager of Staver & Walker's business in Southern Oregon, was in town yesterday. In consequence of a change of the business policy of the firm, brought about by the death of Mr. Walker, the branch house at Medford is to be closed this month, and stock shipped to Portland.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, November 7, 1890, page 3


    Mr. Cox passed through Medford on Monday with his steam engine on his way home from the Beekman & Reames farm, where he has been turning over the soil for cultivation at the rate of sixteen acres per day. He pulls eight plows with the engine, which is certainly showing that steam plowing is a success, as the cost of running is not over $5 per day.--Medford Mail.
    The following shipments of Jackson County produce were kindly furnished us by Agent Fronk: Seventy-three carloads of watermelons; forty-one carloads of apples; three carloads of tomatoes; two carloads of pears. Besides the above about thirty carloads of mixed fruit have found their way from Medford to foreign markets. Ashland has doubtless shipped as many more, and on the whole, Jackson County certainly advertises herself well this year.--Medford Mail.
"North Pacific News Notes," Evening Capital Journal, Salem, November 10, 1890, page 4


    DEMOREST-SHREVE.--At Dallas, Polk County, Wednesday, November 12, 1890, Dr. O. F. Demorest, of Medford, and Miss Retta Shreve, of Dallas, Rev. Fulton officiating.
    Dr. Demorest is a successful dentist at Medford, and was a former pupil of Dr. I. T. Mason, of this city. Miss Shreve has been one of the most charming of the society belles of Dallas.
"Married," Evening Capital Journal, Salem, November 13, 1890, page 3


    W. H. Gore and bride departed last week for their new home in Portland.
    Chas. W. Wolters and John W. Curry spent the Sabbath in Ashland, the city of churches.
    The branch railroad has hoisted the feelings of our people higher than McKinley prices.
    Chas. Brous left Monday via the Southern Pacific for a trip to Iowa, to be back by Christmas.
    S. Rosenthal is the happiest man in town, and his voice is pitched to a high key. His Republican friends (those who don't want to hear about the congressional elections) are afraid it is going to remain at high C all winter. Hurrah for Old Rosey and Cleveland.
    The Portland Examiner, after a long dissertation about the poor whiskey of that town, says: In this connection it may be stated that there is a movement on foot to start a distillery at Medford, Jackson County, and supply this market with pure, genuine old and new bourbon. Medford has been selected as a number one corn section, and the citizens there, it is understood, will give the company a bonus of twenty-five acres of land. If the distillery starts, another company intend putting up a large packing house alongside of it, as the distillery waste will feed a large number of stock. The Southern Pacific railroad will make a special rate for the distillery of $100 a car, and altogether everything is favorable that it will start. F. V. Medynski, the promoter of the enterprise, has had long experience in the business and superintended a distillery in Iowa that mashed 7000 bushels of corn a day. Here the mash contemplated will be 500 bushels a day.
Valley Record, Ashland, November 13, 1890, page 3


    A. J. Merritt, formerly of Medford, is now at Albina.
    John Wolters, the baker, made his friends in Jacksonville a visit last Wednesday.
    A. H. Carson was in this vicinity soliciting orders last week for Redlands nursery stock.
    Judson Carder came down from the Siskiyous last week to avoid hibernating there.
    Wm. Ulrich has let the contract for building another cottage for rent or sale in Medford.
    Davis, the Medford miller, bought a fine lot of corn from Drake Bros. of Jacksonville during the week.
    Mrs. Mary Clark has had the misfortune to become partially paralyzed, and is lying in a critical condition.
    The water works saved Geo. Merriman's blacksmith shop from destruction by fire last week, says the Mail.
    Chester A. Arthur Post, G.A.R., announce a grand ball at Cooper's new building on Thanksgiving evening, Nov. 27th.
    Jasper Crenshaw, formerly of this place, is doing a good business at Ager, Cal., where he is engaged in making and repairing wagons.
    It has about been definitely concluded to remove all bodies interred in the I.O.O.F. cemetery to the new burying ground west [sic] of town.
    Medford's city council has ordered a bulkhead put in at the head of the ditch, to guard against another overflow such as we had last winter.
    Leonard & Skeeters of this place were losers to the extent of $100 by the embezzlement of Sherrard & Root, the defaulting quartz miners at Gold Hill.
    This place is already feeling the impulse given by restored confidence resulting from the railroad to the county seat, and many real estate transfers are talked of.
    Hammon Bros. recently shipped a carload of fine nursery stock to Nevada. This live firm has shipped 20 carloads of apples this season, some of which go to England.
    Heeding the advice of the Times, Medford's board of trade is already making preparations for a grand southern Oregon exhibit at the Chicago world's fair.
    The Orchard Home Association's tract of land near Medford is coming into popular favor, and a large number of lots have already been sold in Portland. It will be a veritable paradise in a few years.
    Town Assessor Sears has had his list of the municipal assessment open for correction under the statute since the 3d instant, and gives notice that errors will be noted and corrected up to December 10th.
    The bonus required to secure the building of the packing house in Medford has almost been raised, we are glad to state. Our citizens certainly cannot afford to allow this magnificent opportunity to pass by.
    The entertainment given by the ladies of the Baptist congregation last evening at their church was a success in every way, the low price of admission securing a good audience, and all the performers acquitting themselves nicely.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 14, 1890, page 2


T. J. Kenney to William Ulrich, undivided half of lots 5 and 6, block 70, Medford; $150.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 14, 1890, page 2


    The manufacture of lard and bacon will soon commence. These commodities are very scarce at present.
    Grading on the branch railroad is nearly finished and the rails will be laid as soon as they arrive, which will not be long.
    Hammon Bros. of Medford have paid a uniform price of 70 cents per box for choice Applegate apples, delivered at Medford, and have bought a large quantity of them.
    Since the incorporation of the Orchard Home Association, the tract near the line of the new railroad, in the suburbs of Medford, has been placed upon the market and lots are selling rapidly. The first day purchasers were found for 16 future homes.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 14, 1890, page 3


    The Jacksonville-Medford railroad will be completed on time--Jan. 1, 1891. Work on the same is progressing rapidly.
    Thos. Bailey raised 300 pounds from a single ear of a superior variety of field corn he introduced this season, and has had samples of same on exhibition at Medford and elsewhere during the week.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 14, 1890, page 3


CARDER-REDDEN--At Ashland, Nov. 5, 1890, by Rev. C. A. Lewis, Eli W. Carder and Miss Cora E. Redden, of Medford.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 14, 1890, page 3


    J. F. Ragsdale, who sold out his place near Tolo last summer and went down to the Sacramento Valley, has returned with his family to Jackson County, and will live in Medford during the winter.
    In the wedding of Mr. W. H. Gore and Miss Sophenia Ish last week two young people of widely known pioneer families of this valley were united. The marriage took place at the residence of the officiating minster, Rev. M. A. Williams, near Medford, and was intended to be as quiet as possible. There were no formal invitations issued, but a few friends of the bride and groom, who happened to be at hand were witnesses of the ceremony, there being present, besides Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Gore, father and mother of the groom, Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Kenney and Miss Kate Hoffman and Miss Carrie Beekman of Jacksonville. After the wedding a reception was given the couple at the home of the parents of the bridegroom and on the evening train the same day the wedded pair left for their home in Portland, where Mr. Gore is now employed as shipping clerk in the fruit house of Page & Son. The many friends of the bride and groom in Jackson County wish for them a long life of matrimonial happiness.
"Personal," Ashland Tidings, November 14, 1890, page 3


    Woodville sent a carload of wood to Ashland and a carload to Medford last week.
    Hammon Bros. of Medford shipped a carload of mixed trees to Nevada last week. They will also ship twenty carloads of apples from Medford this season.
    Medford will furnish water for the engine tank at that place from the city water works, for which the railroad company is to pay the city $20 per month.
"Here and There," Ashland Tidings, November 14, 1890, page 3


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 21, 1890, page 2


Ida Bateman to Sarah A. Bateman, lots 7 and 8, block 18, Medford; $135.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 21, 1890, page 2


    The suggestion that Jackson County should do something towards securing her share of the large immigration into the state is heard on all sides. It might be a good plan to revive our county board of immigration, and establish a headquarters in Portland for the dissemination of information concerning our resources and productions, at this juncture. Capital is already eagerly inspecting our mines, timber and water power, and if the foothill fruit lands of the county are settled and developed during the next few years, in the ordinary course of events this should be the second county in the state in point of population and wealth within the next two decades. Who will take the initiative in heralding our fame abroad through a thoroughly organized immigration bureau?
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 21, 1890, page 3


    Hammon Bros. are shipping apples in carloads north and south every day or two.
    The prospects of establishing an electric light system in Medford bids fair to soon materialize.
    Grading of the Jacksonville-Medford railroad has progressed as far as our schoolhouse. Work is going on rapidly.
    Staver & Walker will soon ship their goods to Portland and abandon their branch house at Medford, we are sorry to learn.
    The Jacksonville and Medford railroad engine will be supplied with water from the Medford water works tank at the rate of $20 per month.
    There are very few empty houses in Jacksonville, and our town has filled up rapidly with a desirable population since the branch railroad became a fixed fact.
    The demand for lots in the Orchard Home Association tract has necessitated the platting of the same, and J. S. Howard was last week engaged in surveying the tract. A large number of lots have already been sold at Portland.
    Prof. Le Compte, late of the Chilian Medicine Company, may be the coming "fire king" or locomotive engineer on the Medford and Jacksonville railroad, having been in Jacksonville and Medford during the week with that end in view.
    The falling off in the shipment of hay from Medford this season, the aggregate but little exceeding 500 tons, is accounted for by shipments from all other stations along the road being much more liberal than usual, and hence the section around Medford is not called on for all of its surplus, as it was last year.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 21, 1890, page 3


    Jacksonville property has been steadily advancing in price since the railroad was started to Medford, and will reach its normal condition in due course of time.
    It is more than likely that the half block belonging to W. J. Plymale will be purchased for depot purposes for the Jacksonville and Medford railroad. It is the best location that could be selected, as it is conveniently and centrally located.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 21, 1890, page 3




    Messrs. Howell and Crawford, railroad contractors, were in Jacksonville Sunday.
    There was a white pony lost between Jacksonville and Medford this week, for which no reward will be offered as the owner was kindly furnished a seat in a Medford buggy. For further particulars inquire of a prominent Medford attorney.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, November 21, 1890, page 2


    Mr. C. C. Pursel, who has been lying dangerously sick at his father's home in South Bend township with pleuro-pneumonia for the last few weeks, is now slowly improving and will soon be able to be out again. He arrived here from his present home in Jacksonville, Oregon about a month ago together with his wife and family to visit with his parents, whom he has not seen for ten years, and shortly after coming he was taken sick and has just begun to mend. Mr. Pursel will, as soon as he is able, return to his home in Oregon.
Great Bend Register, Great Bend, Kansas, November 27, 1890, page 3


DEMOREST-SHREVE--At Dallas, Nov. 16, 1890, by Rev. C. E. Fulton, Dr. O. F. Demorest of Medford and Miss Retta Shreve of Dallas.
CREED-LOWDEN--At Medford Nov. 26, 1890, by Rev. M. A. Williams, George M. Creed and Miss Margaret Lowden.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 28, 1890, page 3


    John Gildersleeve [of Grants Pass] intends opening a furniture store here soon.
    E. Balterzore [Balthasar?] and wife removed to Medford from Sams Valley last week.
    The work of finishing up the interior of the opera house goes rapidly forward.
    Hon. Willard Crawford now occupies the late residence of Jos. France in Medford.
    Thomas Edson has joined S. N. Brantner's forces at the latter's mines on Applegate.
    George Merriman was laid up with a very severe felon during several days last week.
    Wm. Barnum is erecting a new residence in Medford, C. W. Skeel having the contract.
    A. J. Johnson is now canvassing the county for Galloway's combination fence works.
    Dr. Demorest is the recipient of many congratulations for his renunciation of celibacy.
    M. S. Damon last week received a new patent stitching machine at his boot and shoe store.
    Shipments of hay to Grants Pass continue. Angle & Plymale shipped two carloads recently.
    George Davis and family spent a good portion of the last two weeks rusticating in the mountains.
    Miss Ada Barr left home last week to attend school at San Francisco during the coming winter.
    Chas. Dickison and wife have removed to Redlands, Cal., where Mr. D. assumes charge of a large nursery.
    J. W. Hockersmith, the Ashland butcher, bought a number of hogs of farmers near Medford during the week.
    Horace Nicholson is erecting a neat bird cage on South C Street, to be ready for emergencies and cold weather.
    S. H. Lyon is now at Chicago running a coffee house and getting ready for the guileless visitor to the World's Fair.
    The prospects improve for the location of the distillery at this place, and the project may now be regarded as settled.
    Chas. Hall, of Staver & Walker, went to Portland last week, after spending several months collecting for the firm in this valley.
    Agent Dunn, of Staver & Walker, had a runaway at Central Point in Mr. Olwell's field one day recently, resulting in a broken buggy.
    Hammon Bros. were obliged to hold two carloads of fruit for shipment on the S.P. until repairs were completed on the Lake Labish trestle.
    Mr. Fronk of Eugene failed to obtain relief from his lung troubles in southern Oregon and returned to the Willamette Valley during the week.
    H. C. Lewis visited Roseburg during the week, says the Review. He has established his sawmill on Pass Creek in Douglas County.
    Our real estate men are preparing to do a driving business on the completion of the Medford and Jacksonville railroad. Many newcomers seeking locations are already to be seen on our streets.
    J. O. Johnson and wife returned from their summer trip behind a fine team through the Sound country last week, having traveled over 3000 miles in their hack, and are satisfied to pitch their tent here permanently, Mr. J. alleging that Medford has the brightest prospects of any town he knows of.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 28, 1890, page 2


    Mrs. Cardwell is having a large portion of the Cardwell ranch subdivided into five- and ten-acre tracts, with the intention of putting the land on the market at once. It goes without saying that it will be eagerly taken by home seekers.
    A sure cure for the whisky habit: Dr. Livingstone's Antidote for Drunkenness will cure any case of the liquor habit in from ten to thirty days, from the moderate drinker to the drunkard. The Antidote can be given in a cup of coffee without the knowledge of the person taking it. The Antidote will not injure the health in any way. Manufactured by the Livingstone Chemical Co., San Francisco, Cal., or from A. C. Marsters & Co., sole agents, Roseburg; E. C. Brooks, Jacksonville; Miller & Strang, Medford, Oregon.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 28, 1890, page 3


    The Medford national bank is to open for business about the first of December, it is understood.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, November 28, 1890, page 3


FARIS--In Medford, November 22d, 1890, to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Faris, a daughter.
VAWTER--In Medford, Nov. 15, 1890, to Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Vawter, a son.
Ashland Tidings, November 28, 1890, page 3


    Miss Annie Cameron left for Lincoln, Nebraska, Tuesday. She will be accompanied from Medford by Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Halley, who are going to Missouri.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, November 28, 1890, page 3




    The Plymale residence property has at last been decided upon as the terminal grounds of the Jacksonville and Medford railroad. Mr. Plymale has purchased the Linn residence on the opposite side of the street, and will take possession this week.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, December 5, 1890, page 2


    World's Fair Commissioner Henry Klippel returned home last Monday evening from Chicago, where he had been in attendance at the stormy session of the commission of which the daily papers gave full reports. Mr. Klippel say that so far as any conflict between the national and local board is concerned, it practically amounts to nothing, because the national commission has surrendered the management of affairs into the hands of the local board, anyhow. Mr. Klippel was gone from Medford just twenty days, but had to take the limited fast mail train for a part of his trip eastward in order to reach Chicago on time.
"Personal," Ashland Tidings, December 5, 1890, page 3


    The Mail reports that Goldsmith shipped 450 turkeys from Medford to San Francisco for the Thanksgiving market, and employed 32 boys to pick and pack the birds for him.
"Here and There," Ashland Tidings, December 5, 1890, page 3


Oregonian, Portland, December 7, 1890, page 2


    Rev. F. J. Edmunds has left Roseburg, Oregon, and accepted the pastorate of the Presbyterian Church at Medford, Oregon.
"News of the Various Churches," Evening Capital Journal, Salem, December 10, 1890, page 2


D. J. Lumsden to I. A. Merriman, lots 15 and 16, blk 2, Lumsden's add. to Medford; $130.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 12, 1890, page 2




    Klippel & Lee's sawmill on Galls Creek shut down for the season on the 2d inst., after having finished cutting the 6500 fir ties for the Jacksonville-Medford railroad.
    The Medford holiday ball is to be under the auspices of the K. of P. lodge of that place, and there will be a good attendance of Knights from all over the valley. It will be on Christmas Eve.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, December 12, 1890, page 3


    J. S. Howard, of Medford, was in Jacksonville Tuesday, making the final survey of the depot grounds. The buildings are being removed and everything will soon be in readiness for the construction of the depot buildings.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, December 12, 1890, page 3



    Miss Pearl Day last week received from Mrs. Helen Haskins, a loved lady friend in far-away Medford, Oregon, a large box of flowers which are giving her and her friends rare delight. They consist of chrysanthemums, roses, mignonette, marigold and other varieties in great profusion, and fortunately they arrived in excellent condition. Their beauty and fragrance "fills the house."
Freeborn County Standard, Albert Lea, Minnesota, December 17, 1890, page 9




[Rufus Edwards] to Julia A. Edwards, quitclaim to lot 17, blk 23, Medford; $600.
W. B. Shoemake to Perry V. Shoemake, lots 11 and 12, blk 48, Medford; $185.
S. H. Hull to Wm. Slinger, lots 15 and 16, blk 20, Medford; $2000.
Wm. Slinger to C. C. Ragsdale, lots 15 and 16, blk 20, Medford; $2500.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 19, 1890, page 2


    Last week Mr. McCord of Portland received the following dispatch, dated St. Paul, from C. L. ("Punk") Hamilton: "What have you done? The Medford motor starts tomorrow." This seems to imply that he has not absconded, as claimed by the dailies.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 19, 1890, page 3


    S. S. Martin and daughter, Miss Carrie, late of Talent, now residents of Medford precinct, were at the county seat a few hours on Wednesday last.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 19, 1890, page 3


    The Jacksonville-Medford railroad is a fruitful subject of conversation, and rumors of track laying have reached proportions considerable enough to build a transcontinental line. The facts in the case are said to be that the ties are mostly laid and about one mile of rails down, and this report will also bear investigation. However, the railroad will be finished in the time specified in the contract and everybody will be happy.
    The buildings have been swept as clean from the terminal grounds of the Jacksonville-Medford railroad as if a Kansas cyclone had passed over them, and the next thing in order is the erection of the depot buildings.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, December 19, 1890, page 2


    G. F. Billings, secretary of the Ashland Board of Trade, has received from Salem a large number of the pamphlets entitled "Resources of Southern Oregon," published by the Southern Oregon District Board of Agriculture, and persons wanting copies to send away can obtain them from him free of cost.
    The Tidings editor is under obligations to the members of Talisman Lodge, K. of P., of Medford, for complimentary tickets to their grand annual ball and supper to be held on Christmas Eve. This is to be the most elaborate event of the kind ever held at Medford, and the Tidings will be glad to witness it if possible.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, December 19, 1890, page 3


    Ed. Gore, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Gore, of Eden precinct, is employed in the fruit and commission establishment of Page & Son at Portland, where his older brother, Will, has had a position for some time.
"Personal," Ashland Tidings, December 19, 1890, page 3


    The Medford depot of the Jacksonville branch railroad is to be located near the S.P. water tank, north of the S.P. depot.
"Here and There," Ashland Tidings, December 19, 1890, page 3


G. W. Howard to G. A. Howard, deed of gift to lot in Medford.
Wm. Ulrich to W. P. H. Legate, undivided half of lot 16, block 3, Medford.
I. A. Merriman to Emma Merriman, lots 15 and 16, block 2, Medford; $130.
John H. Dolben to Katherine Roberts, lot 9, block 1, Cottage add. to Medford; $250.
"Real Estate Transfers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 26, 1890, page 2




    The Knights' Ball at Medford Christmas Eve was well attended, and one of the most enjoyable social events in the history of the valley. Like the Knights here, the members of the order at Medford spare neither expense nor trouble to insure the success of their entertainments.
    The Medford-Jacksonville railroad will be in operation by New Year's Day, without doubt, it is now said. The builders seemed to be in considerable difficulty for a time, either from lack of ready funds or some other cause, and it looked as if the work would not be completed by the first of this year. The iron was held first at Portland and later at Medford, and the delay might have been costly to the men who are interested in the enterprise, for the notes of persons who subscribed to the bonus were made payable upon condition that the road be completed and in operation by Jan. 1st, 1891. A failure in this respect would doubtless have resulted in the refusal of many of the subscribers to pay the notes. Honeyman, DeHart & Co., of Portland, were interested sufficiently in the matter to take up the enterprise and push it to completion, and for a number of days past they have had a large force rushing the track-laying and other work. The rolling stock has not yet arrived, but it is understood that if it is too far away an engine from some division of the S.P. lines in Oregon may be had for use until the other comes.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, December 26, 1890, page 3


    The completion of the Jacksonville-Medford railroad will be celebrated in Jacksonville on New Year's Day, by public speaking and a grand ball. Every precinct is included in the program, and no doubt the occasion will be one of great rejoicing to the people of the county as well as to the two towns that are to be united by the new enterprise. Jacksonville has always been noted for its pioneer hospitality and it will no doubt excel all previous efforts on this important occasion.
    The new railroad contractors, Messrs. Honeyman, DeHart & Co., of Portland, have a large force of men at work and the trains will be running in the time specified in the contract. All other holiday festivities seem to have been forgotten in the general rejoicing with which the railroad completion is hailed, and the railroad celebration on Jan. 1st, 1891, will be the event of the season.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, December 26, 1890, page 3