No history of the pioneer of Jacksonville and the Rogue River Valley, "which derived its names from the character of its Indians," would be complete without reference to the early career of the late C. C. Beekman, pony express rider [not THE Pony Express, however], business man and banker. Possessed off resolution, ambition and endurance in a marked degree, he was peculiarly well fitted to grapple with the hardships and problems of early days, and from the time when as express rider he made his lonely and dangerous trips over the Siskiyou Mountains carrying letters and papers and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gold dust, always traveling at night to lessen the chances of molestation by hostile Indians and bad white men, he was ever among the foremost in advancing the development of the country in which we live. An old history of Southern Oregon [A. G. Walling's history] contains the following personal mention of Mr. Beekman:
    "He was born in New York City, January 27, 1828. He received his education in the public schools, and while yet in his minority he learned the carpenter's trade. In the year 1850 he sailed from New York, coming via the Isthmus of Panama, and arrived in San Francisco in the fall of that year. He went to Sawyer's Bar, where he was engaged as a miner; thence to Yreka working at his trade, after which we find him at Scott's Bar, mining; returning to Yreka, where, in 1853, he entered the employ of Cram, Rogers & Co., as express messenger between that place, Jacksonville and Crescent City. He was often obliged to cross the Siskiyou Mountains under cover of darkness on account of hostile Indians. He retained this position until the failure of Adams & Co. in [1855], which carried down with it the house of Cram, Rogers & Co. He then commenced carrying express on his own account, resuming his perilous trips across the mountains until a stage road was built and the stages of the old California Stage Company put on the route. In 1863, when Wells, Fargo & Co. completed their overland connections with Portland, they tendered Mr. Beekman the agency at Jacksonville, which he accepted, and has been retained up to the present time with credit and ability. During Mr. Beekman's term of service as express messenger on his own and others' account, he has handled millions of money, and, in fact, more than any other man in Southern Oregon; and his retention and promotion by his employers is a sufficient guarantee for his unswerving honesty and integrity. Investing his earnings judiciously, Mr. Beekman has amassed a fortune, not by miserly conduct; not by oppressing the poor; not by taking advantage of the necessities of his fellow men, but by strict observance to business principles, and a careful management of his own affairs. As a financier and a man of ability, he is the peer of any man in Southern Oregon. To prove this, if proof was necessary, we call the attention of our readers to the facts that Mr. Beekman has been repeatedly elected one of the trustees of Jacksonville, and for several terms held the honorable position of mayor, or president of the board. He has also held the office of school director for nine years, and it was mainly through his business tact that the commodious school building was erected, and, withal, his love for educational advancement has placed the standard of education for the young on a plane that would do credit to a larger town. The year 1878 will be ever memorable to him, for, without the slightest effort on his part, he was selected by the Republican party from among his compeers and placed in nomination for governor of Oregon. This was a closely contested and hard-fought battle. Mr. Beekman's popularity was so great that he was supported not only by Republicans, but by a large number of Democrats in Southern Oregon. He was defeated by his Democrat opponent, Gov. W. W. Thayer, by forty-nine votes."
    During later years Beekman's Banking House, unique among institutions of its kind, was esteemed a sort of Mecca by tourists, and until the time of Mr. Beekman's death and subsequent closing of the bank, no tour of Southern Oregon was considered complete unless it included a trip to Jacksonville to visit the old building and view the superb collection of nuggets it contained.
    As a proof of the confidence reported in Mr. Beekman's integrity by his fellow pioneers, it might be said that when his banking house was closed a number of deposits, consisting principally of gold dust and ready money, was found which dated back almost to the beginning of his career as a banker. Early miners, desiring a place of safekeeping for their surplus cash, had placed it in Mr. Beekman's hands and promptly forgotten it. Much difficulty was encountered in finding rightful owners or heirs to this wealth.
    Mr. Beekman's family; Mr. Beekman, formerly Miss Julia Hoffman, a member of a pioneer family, Miss Carrie Beekman and B. B. Beekman, now make their home in Portland.

    HOME AGAIN.--C. C. Beekman and family, who have been on a visit to relatives and friends in the eastern states during the past few months, returned home on Saturday evening last. "Benny" says he saw Gen. Grant's house in Washington, but as the general wasn't at home he didn't go in.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, December 12, 1874, page 3


    FOR SAN FRANCISCO.--Hon. Henry Klippel left for San Francisco this week to purchase a mill for the quartz mine of Klippel, Beekman & Johnson, on Rogue River. This ledge promises well. We are pleased to see that the gentlemen interested repose enough confidence in it to venture buying a mill, and trust their energy and enterprise will be amply repaid.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 18, 1874, page 3


    RETURNED.--Hon. Henry Klippel has returned from San Francisco, where he has purchased a fifteen-horsepower steam engine for the quartz ledge of Klippel, Beekman & Johnson, on Rogue River. The engine has been shipped already, and will arrive shortly, when operations will commence in earnest.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 25, 1874, page 3


    Hon. Henry Klippel left for San Francisco last week to purchase a mill for the quartz mine of Klippel, Beekman & Johnson, on Rogue River. This ledge promises well.
"State News," Willamette Farmer, Salem, December 25, 1874, page 1


    ARRIVED.--The machinery for Klippel, Beekman & Johnson's quartz ledge on Rogue River has arrived, and Mr. Klippel has gone to superintend putting it up.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 15, 1875, page 3


    The new machinery to be used in crushing quartz from the mine of Beekman & Co., near the mouth of Applegate, Jackson County, was placed on the ground on last Sunday week, by Jos. Beggs, who took it up from Roseburg, without a break or accident of any kind. Jim Hurd is superintending the setting up of the engine, which is pronounced a gem of its kind, and it is thought crushing will begin with a month. It is a portable engine of 15 horsepower, and the company--Beekman, Klippel and Johnson--have two 12-foot arrastras, intending to crush the ore with stamps to feed them, which they calculate will enable them to reduce at least three tons per day. They have now something more than 100 tons of ore on the dump, which it is calculated will yield fully $25 per ton. They have tested some of it in a mill and realize as high as $40 per ton. The gold is of very fine quality.
"Oregon," Oregonian, Portland, January 19, 1875, page 1


    AT WORK.--The quartz mill of Klippel, Beekman & Johnson, on their ledge on Rogue River, is now in working order, and running constantly. Mr. Klippel, who arrived last Saturday from the ledge, informs us that they have 125 tons of quartz taken out already and that the mill is pounding it up at the rate of three tons a day.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 19, 1875, page 3


    The "Elizabeth" mill (Beekman & Co.) started up on Monday last. Everything worked to a charm, and they will make their first cleanup in about a month.
"Southern Oregon Mines," Oregonian, Portland, February 23, 1875, page 1


    John A. Boyer has a superior supply of garden seeds for sale.
"Local Brevities," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 26, 1875, page 3


    The quartz mill of Klippel, Beekman & Johnson, on their ledges on Rogue River, is now in working order and running constantly. Mr. Klippel, who arrived at Jacksonville from the ledge, informs the Times that they have 125 tons of quartz taken out already and that the mill is pounding it up at the rate of three tons per day.
"Oregon News," Sacramento Daily Record-Union, March 2, 1875, page 1


    TRANSPLANTING.--A large amount of fruit and shade trees have been and are yet being transplanted. C. C. Beekman had some maple trees set out alongside the express office this week, which will be a useful ornament in the future. We hope to see several more improvements of this kind made.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 12, 1875, page 3


    The recent municipal election in Jacksonville resulted in the election of the following: Trustees, C. C. Beekman, Sol. Sachs and Henry Judge; Recorder, U. S. Hayden; Treasurer, Henry Pape; Marshal, Jas. P. McDaniel; Street Commissioner, Silas J. Day.
Oregon Statesman, Salem, March 13, 1875, page 2


    Klippel, Beekman & Johnson have nine men at work on the Elizabeth ledge and work is progressing finely. They will clean up in the course of a short time.
"Mining News," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 19, 1875, page 3


    CLEANUP.--Messrs. Henry Klippel and C. C. Beekman this week returned from a visit to the Elizabeth quartz ledge, having witnessed the first cleanup of the new mill lately put up there. Ninety-three tons of quartz have been crushed, which averaged over $15 per ton. This is a good yield, considering that considerable of the quartz was bedrock and the difficulty experienced in getting the machinery in working order owing to the cold. The company feel encouraged enough to keep ten men constantly employed, and are sanguine of the ledge paying even better than this. The main ledge has not been discovered as yet.
Oregon City Enterprise, April 16, 1875, page 3  This article was reprinted from the Democratic Times of April 9, 1875, page 3


    PERSONAL.--C. C. Beekman left last week for San Francisco, and is expected home in a few days.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 25, 1875, page 3


    C. C. Beekman took 25 pounds of ore from the Elizabeth ledge with him to San Francisco, which he will have subjected to a practical test.
"Mining News," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 25, 1875, page 3


    Ah Hoo, arrested a few days ago for stealing a watch and indicted by the grand jury for larceny, was let out on bail, C. C. Beekman and U. S. Hayden being his sureties.
"Local Brevities," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 25, 1875, page 3


     C. C. Beekman took 25 pounds of ore from the Elizabeth ledge with him to San Francisco, which he will have subjected to a practical test.
"The Southern Oregon Mines," Oregonian, Portland, June 28, 1875, page 1


    C. C. Beekman has returned from a trip to San Francisco.
"Local Brevities," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 2, 1875, page 3


    FIREWORKS.--John A. Boyer has just received a complete and first-class supply of fireworks for the Fourth, consisting of rockets, roman candles, etc., of all sizes, which will be sold at reasonable rates. Call and see them.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 2, 1875, page 3


    THE ELIZABETH LEDGE.--Rock from the Elizabeth ledge taken to San Francisco by C. C. Beekman, and subjected to a mill test, makes a showing of over $21 a ton. Mr. Klippel thinks that not reliable, as the rock pays $13 by arrastra working, by which a greater portion of the quicksilver is lost and of course much gold with it. The ore is refractory, but the proprietors of the ledge believe they can now overcome the difficulty, which, if successful, will greatly increase the bullion product. An experiment with some tailings of the ledge this week revealed the presence of considerable quicksilver containing quite a sprinkling of gold.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 2, 1875, page 3


    PERSONAL.--C. C. Beekman left yesterday for Portland, intending to be present at the grand Masonic reunion of the Masons of Oregon, Washington and Idaho territories, mentioned in the Times a few days ago.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 13, 1875, page 3


    LOT SOLD.--The lot formerly occupied by the U.S. Hotel was last Saturday sold to C. C. Beekman for $710, which is a small price for it. We learn that the prospects of a brick hotel being built on it at an early day are favorable. We hope so, as such a structure would greatly improve the appearance of our town.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 27, 1875, page 3


    C. C. Beekman and lady returned Tuesday from a trip north. They were also participants in the late grand Masonic reunion and excursion, at which an "away-up" time was had.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 3, 1875, page 3


    SHERIFF'S SALE.--The goods in the store of John A. Boyer will be sold at sheriff's sale on Saturday, September 11th, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and four p.m. The stock consists of groceries, provisions, boots and shoes, tobacco and cigars, candies, nuts, stationery, etc., of the first quality, and those wishing the best of goods at their own rates should not fail to be on hand.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 10, 1875, page 3


    Sam Bowden is now fulfilling a contract of running a tunnel into the Elizabeth ledge for Klippel, Beekman & Co.
"Local Brevities," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 17, 1875, page 3


    C. C. Beekman, agent of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express, will receive subscriptions intended for the sufferers of the Virginia [City] fire and forward them free of charge.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 12, 1875, page 3


    The state warrants held by Douglas County against the Swamp and Tide Land Fund were ordered to be sold to C. C. Beekman of this place, who has offered forty percent of their face value, payable in U.S. gold coin.
"Local Brevities," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 21, 1876, page 3


    The state warrants held by Douglas County against the swamp and tide land fund were ordered to be sold to C. C. Beekman of Jacksonville, who has offered forty percent of their face value, payable in United States gold coin.
"Oregon," Morning Oregonian, January 31, 1876, page 1


    C. C. Beekman left on a trip to the East the other day.
"Personal," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 7, 1876, page 3


    C. C. Beekman returned from San Francisco Sunday. He will not go East until later.
"Local Brevities," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 21, 1876, page 3


    Henry Klippel and C. C. Beekman offer a first-class, portable steam engine for sale. For terms, etc., see new advertisement elsewhere.
    C. C. Beekman this week received a splendid clock from San Francisco, which is about the largest and finest in town. It also keeps the day of the week and month.
"Local Brevities," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 10, 1876, page 3


    The clock is screwed to the box at top and bottom. After removing it from the box, set it upright, and if hanging remove the notched iron plate from the small box at the top of the case and screw it to the back at the bottom, and draw the tacks from the month roller. The clock now stands at 5 minutes before 11 p.m. Turn the minute hand forward until the calendar changes, and set the calendar according to directions below. Hang or set the clock in the desired position so that the large wire in the pendulum rod will come directly back of the notch in the brass circle around the calendar dial, which will secure a perfect beat. Then, if hanging, secure the clock by driving a nail or screw through the notched plate into the wall and attach the drop by the screws which fasten it to the box. Hang the weights upon the cords, being careful to remove the tacks which hold the cords. To regulate, raise or lower the pendulum ball by means of the screw nut below it.
    TO SET THE CALENDAR.--Raise the wire ring found at the back of the clock, between the dials, and turn the pointer MODERATELY forward (NEVER BACKWARD) until the right month and day of month appear. Still holding up the wire, turn the day of the week upward till right. This process can be employed at any time to correct the calendar if wrong. Every clock, before leaving the works, is tested thoroughly, both as to time and calendar, and the calendar being set on the right year when the clock is packed, will give the leap year and other Februarys correctly, unless interfered with, or worked ahead of time. But if this should occur, it can readily be set right as follows. Raising the wire as above, turn the pointer forward until a February is shown, and then, placing the pointer on the figure 29, drop the wire, and if the pointer cannot then be moved, you have a leap year February. Calling this 1872, or the last leap year, work forward as before to the right year and month. If the pointer is not held fast on the figure 29, continue the process until it is.
    CAUTION.--Use no oil on the calendar. It is not needed, and will work only injury when used, by attracting dust and clogging the machine.
Instructions pasted inside the Beekman Bank clock.


    C. C. Beekman left for Salem Tuesday.
"Local Brevities," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 24, 1876, page 3


    C. C. Beekman has returned from Salem.
"Local Brevities," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 31, 1876, page 3


    C. C. Beekman will in a few days start on a Centennial trip East.
"Local Brevities," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 21, 1876, page 3


    C. C. Beekman and son left last week on a trip to the Centennial.
"Local Brevities," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 5, 1876, page 3


    C. C. Beekman, of Jacksonville, Oregon, has been visiting his parents in Dundee, after twenty-five years absence [sic] on the Pacific Coast.
"Yates County," Corning Journal, Corning, New York, October 26, 1876, page 2  See September 30, 1869 entry, above.


    Mr. C. C. Beekman, of Jacksonville, Oregon, has been visiting his native town, Starkey, and left the other day for the Centennial. In 1850 he went to the land of gold to better his fortune, and since that he has seen many changes in the home of his adoption.
"Starkey," Yates County Chronicle, Penn Yan, New York, October 26, 1876, page 3


    C. C. Beekman and son were registered at the Centennial Exhibition on October 30th.
"Local Brevities," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 23, 1876, page 3


    C. C. Beekman and son returned home this week from a Centennial trip to the East.
"Personal," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 30, 1876, page 3


    Beekman is the banker, express agent, etc., and is a sociable, accommodating gentleman and can appreciate a joke as well as anybody.
"A Clever Notice," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 19, 1877, page 1


    Beekman & Klippel have sold their engine and boiler, used by them on the Elizabeth mine, to Mr. Irwin, who will at once remove it to Sams Valley, for use in running a sawmill.
"Brief Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 2, 1877, page 3


    BIG STRAWBERRY.--Beekman, of this place, has raised the champion strawberry. It measures 8 by 7 inches in circumference and is about three-fourths of an inch in diameter [sic]. Will somebody give the solid contents of that measurement? It is one big berry made up of 8 or 10 smaller ones, all grown together in the form of a rosette.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 9, 1877, page 3


    C. C. Beekman, accompanied by his wife and daughter, left on Saturday's stage, bound for a month's vacation in San Francisco and surroundings.
"Brief Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 23, 1877, page 3


    C. C. Beekman and family returned from San Francisco yesterday. They came via Portland.
"Brief Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 3, 1877, page 3


    PERSONAL.--Governor Chadwick arrived by yesterday's stage and will remain a short time in this section. His Excellency proposes making a trip to Lake County ere his return, leaving tomorrow, accompanied by C. C. Beekman and others. Mrs. Chadwick is with him.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 24, 1877, page 3


    Gov. Chadwick, C. C. Beekman and Col. J. N. T. Miller left Saturday on a trip to Lake County.
"Brief Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 31, 1877, page 3


    Governor Chadwick, C. C. Beekman and N. Langell returned from Lake County last Monday. On Tuesday's stage the Governor and lady took their departure for Salem.
"Brief Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 7, 1877, page 3


    SCHOOL RECEPTION.--Prof. Merritt gave a reception to the pupils of his department at his residence on Saturday evening last, and also awarded premiums of excellence at the same time. A multitude of boys and girls assembled and passed off the evening in a pleasant manner. The teachers of the other departments of the district school were also in attendance. The following prizes were awarded: 1st class--Higher Arithmetic, B. B. Beekman; Practical Arithmetic, Jas. Cronemiller. 2nd class--Higher Arithmetic, George Huffer. Algebra, Frank Huffer. Geography, Miss Katie Jones. Grammar, Miss Mary Oliver. Bookkeeping, Wm. Mensor.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 14, 1877, page 3


    GUBERNATORIAL MENTION.--Our fellow townsman, C. C. Beekman, is brought to the front as a Republican candidate for Governor. Beek would fill the office with great dignity; but it is doubtful whether he will consent to the immolation that awaits him and his compatriots.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 1, 1878, page 3


    C. C. Beekman, of Jackson, is talked of as the Radical gubernatorial Paschal lamb.
"Pen and Paste-Pot," State Rights Democrat, Albany, Oregon, March 15, 1878, page 3




    OUR GOLD PRODUCT.--C. C. Beekman has handled over $10,000,000 in gold dust during his 25 years' residence in this place, and estimates that as much more passed through the hands of other buyers. This enormous amount of bullion was the product of the mines of Jackson and Josephine counties, which still furnish a great stretch of mining ground that has never been worked and only awaits the introduction of capital to make it yield forth its golden treasure. Hydraulic mining is destined to be one of the leading industries of Southern Oregon, and a very remunerative one, too. 
"Oregon," Mining and Scientific Press, San Francisco, April 6, 1878, page 213




    At the evening session all the candidates for Governor who had before been named were withdrawn, and W. D. Hare, of Clatsop County, and C. C. Beekman, of Jackson, were put in nomination. On the fifth ballot Beekman was nominated. The nomination was on motion made unanimous.
"Oregon Radical [sic] State Convention," San Francisco Examiner, April 18, 1878, page 1




    HON. C. C. BEEKMAN.--The reminiscences of the early pioneers of the Pacific coast must ever possess a peculiar interest for the Oregonian. Green in their memory will ever remain the trials and incidents of early life in this land of golden promise. These pioneers of civilization constitute no ordinary class of adventurers. Resolute, ambitious and enduring, looking into the great and possible future of this western slope, and possessing the sagacious mind to grasp true conclusions, and the indomitable will to execute just means to attain desired ends, these heroic pioneers, by their subsequent career, have proved that they were equal to the great mission assigned them, that of carrying the real essence of American civilization from their eastern homes and planting it upon the shores of another ocean. Among the many who have shown their fitness for the tasks assigned them, none merit this tribute more fully than the subject of this sketch, whose portrait appears in this work. He was born in few York City, January 27, 1828. He received his education in the public schools, and while yet in his minority he learned the carpenter's trade. In the year 1850 he sailed from New York, coming via the Isthmus of Panama, and arrived in San Francisco in the fall of that year. He went to Sawyer's Bar, where he was engaged as a miner; thence to Yreka working at his trade, after which we find him at Scott's Bar, mining; returning to Yreka, where, in 1853, he entered the employ of Cram, Rogers & Co., as express messenger between that place, Jacksonville and Crescent City. He was often obliged to cross the Siskiyou Mountains under cover of darkness on account of hostile Indians. He retained this position until the failure of Adams & Co. in [1855], which carried down with it the house of Cram, Rogers & Co. He then commenced carrying express on his own account, resuming his perilous trips across the mountains until a stage road was built and the stages of the old California Stage Company put on the route. In 1863, when Wells, Fargo & Co. completed their overland connections with Portland, they tendered Mr. Beekman the agency at Jacksonville, which he accepted, and has been retained up to the present time with credit and ability. During Mr. Beekman's term of service as express messenger on his own and others' account, he has handled millions of money, and, in fact, more than any other man in Southern Oregon; and his retention and promotion by his employers is a sufficient guarantee for his unswerving honesty and integrity. Investing his earnings judiciously, Mr. Beekman has amassed a fortune, not by miserly conduct; not by oppressing the poor; not by taking advantage of the necessities of his fellow men, but by strict observance to business principles, and a careful management of his own affairs. As a financier and a man of ability, he is the peer of any man in Southern Oregon. To prove this, if proof was necessary, we call the attention of our readers to the facts that Mr. Beekman has been repeatedly elected one of the trustees of Jacksonville, and for several terms held the honorable position of mayor, or president of the board. He has also held the office of school director for nine years, and it was mainly through his business tact that the commodious school building was erected, and, withal, his love for educational advancement has placed the standard of education for the young on a plane that would do credit to a larger town. The year 1878 will be ever memorable to him, for, without the slightest effort on his part, he was selected by the Republican Party from among his compeers and placed in nomination for governor of Oregon. This was a closely contested and hard-fought battle. Mr. Beekman's popularity was so great that he was supported not only by Republicans, but by a large number of Democrats in Southern Oregon. He was defeated by his Democrat opponent, Gov. W. W. Thayer, by forty-nine votes. The closest scrutiny into the life of Mr. Beekman demonstrates the fact that no man can find a blemish in his character. Notwithstanding he is wealthy, you could not observe that from his conduct. He is not like many men of means--supercilious. He knows himself, and that is half the battle of life. He tries to do no man wrong, having lived up to the golden rule all his life. He resides in Jacksonville, Jackson County, one of the prettiest spots in Oregon, where he has made many warm friends and keeps them. He often says with Sydney Smith: "Let every man be occupied, and occupied in the highest employment of which his nature is capable, and die with the consciousness that he has done his best." It were well if our young state had many such generous and enterprising men as C. C. Beekman. He married Julia E. Hoffman, daughter of William Hoffman, and by this union they have one daughter and one son.
A. G. Walling, History of Southern Oregon, 1884, page 524


    C. C. Beekman's banking office was also on fire once and that side of the street in danger, when the wind fortunately shifted to the south and allowed the people at work to concentrate their efforts on one block.
"Great Conflagration,"Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 4, 1884, page 3


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 4, 1884, page 3


    RELIC FOUND.--After the fire last Tuesday morning a silver medal with numerous emblems of the Masonic order was found in the ruins of the New State Hotel by J. H. Hoffman. Besides the emblems there is an inscription as follows: "Jabez Whipple, initiated March the 9th, 1796." It can be seen at Beekman's express office.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 5, 1884, page 3


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 5, 1884, page 3


    Crosby is generally considered a good rustler for jobs, but he failed in getting the contract for whitewashing the front of Beekman's bank.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, April 26, 1884, page 3


    The Northern Pacific Express office is now fully established at James R. Little's. Quite a reduction in freight has been occasioned by the competition between this company and Wells Fargo.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 3, 1884, page 3


    C. C. Beekman's banking office has been repainted and presents a neat appearance. This is one of the principal improvements of the year. Chas. Schultz did the work.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 16, 1884, page 3


    The express corner presents a much better appearance since it received a couple of coats of fresh paint. Beek says he intended doing it all the time, and that's why he declined letting the job to a whitewash artist.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 17, 1884, page 3


    Mrs. C. C. Beekman went to Eugene City Tuesday evening to attend commencement exercises at the state university. Her son Ben will graduate there at that time.
    C. C. Beekman will leave for San Francisco soon. He will return to Oregon, via Portland, shortly and will be accompanied by his daughter, Miss Carrie. They will attend commencement exercises at the state university.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 23, 1884, page 3


    The Express corner and Max Muller's new store were treated to new coats of paint this week. Chas. Schultz is doing the outside work, while John Carter does the graining and fancy work.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 24, 1884, page 3


    Mrs. Beekman, of Jacksonville, is visiting at the residence of her sister, Mrs. G. B. Dorris.
"Personal," Eugene City Guard, May 24, 1884, page 3


    The express corner presents a better appearance now since Carter & Schultz have painted and varnished the outside.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 14, 1884, page 4


    Mrs. C. C. Beekman, accompanied by her son and daughter, are making a tour of Puget Sound.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 27, 1884, page 3


    Mrs. C. C. Beekman returned this week from quite a visit in the Willamette Valley and Washington Territory, accompanied by her son and daughter. They extended their trip as far as British Columbia.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 18, 1884, page 3


    Mrs. C. C. Beekman, accompanied by Ben and Miss Carrie, returned from Portland and Victoria this week.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 19, 1884, page 3


    Miss Carrie Beekman has returned to Oakland, Cal., to resume studies at Mills Seminary. Her brother Ben accompanied her to San Francisco, where he will remain awhile.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 26, 1884, page 3


    PORTLAND, July 26th.--The following passengers leave for San Francisco on the State of California, sailing at midnight: C. C. Beekman and sister . . .
"Passenger Lists," Daily Alta California, San Francisco, July 26, 1884, page 8


    Miss C. Beekman, Jacksonville.
"Hotel Arrivals: Palace Hotel," Daily Alta California, San Francisco, August 2, 1884, page 8


    Ben  Beekman left for Eugene City last night, where he will assume a responsible position in the state university.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 12, 1884, page 3


    Miss C. Beekman, Oregon
"Hotel Arrivals: Palace Hotel," Daily Alta California, San Francisco, December 18, 1884, page 2


    C. C. Beekman and wife have gone to San Francisco to spend the holidays and visit their daughter, Carrie.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, December 20, 1884, page 3


    Repairs have been made to Beekman's banking office by replastering the cracks near the vault, caused by the sinking of one end of the building.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 31, 1885, page 3


    Messrs. Huffer & Jackson talk of putting in one of their new style pumps in either the Red Men or Beekman wells so that people can see their advantages.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, March 28, 1885, page 3


    NO FAILURE YET.--While meandering around yesterday afternoon we dropped by C. C. Beekman's express office when we seen him put up a package of 25 pounds of gold dust, the result of the week's purchases from the miners living nearby. The mining season has been an exceedingly poor one on account of the scarcity of water, but this showing proves that we have good paying ground if we only get water to work it.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 9, 1885, page 3


    C. C. Beekman of this place a short time since presented A. L. Johnson, Dr. Geary and J. S. Howard, as trustees of the Presbyterian church at Medford, with two choice lots, upon which it is proposed to build a church building in the future. A liberal act.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 22, 1885, page 3


    C. C. Beekman starts for San Francisco today. His daughter, Miss Carrie, will accompany him on his return.
    Mr. C. C. Beekman recently presented two lots to the trustees of the Presbyterian Church at Medford. J. S. Howard, A. L. Johnson and Dr. E. P. Geary are the trustees.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 23, 1885, page 3


    C. C. Beekman, Oregon.
"Hotel Arrivals: Palace Hotel," Daily Alta California, San Francisco, May 27, 1885, page 7


    Miss C. Beekman, Jacksonville.
"Hotel Arrivals: Palace Hotel," Daily Alta California, San Francisco, May 30, 1885, page 2


    Mrs. C. C. Beekman left for Eugene City last Friday evening to pay relatives there a visit and also witness the commencement exercises at the State University.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 5, 1885, page 3


    Notwithstanding the unfavorable mining season a considerable quantity of gold dust has been taken out. C. C. Beekman alone has bought and shipped several thousand dollars worth.
"Mining News," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 5, 1885, page 3


    W. F. & Co.'s express office and the banking business of C. C. Beekman here is in charge of John A. Boyer during Mr. Beekman's absence. John is an obliging business man, and everything runs as smooth as when the Governor is around.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 6, 1885, page 3


    Beekman's bank has been neatly repainted and presents a much improved appearance.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 20, 1885, page 3


    Miss Carrie Beekman is visiting at the residence of Senator Dorris.
    Mr. B. B. Beekman during the summer will leave for Europe, where he will spend a year or more.
Eugene City Guard, June 20, 1885, page 4


    Gen. T. G. Reames, grand master of the A.F.&A.M. for this state, accompanied by C. C. Beekman, Wm. Kahler and other members of Warren lodge of this place, went down to Grants Pass yesterday to institute a new lodge.

    WILL TRAVEL.--Prof. B. B. Beekman, one of the tutors in the University of Oregon, has been granted an absence of two years, during which time he proposes to travel and study in Europe. There has been no other change in teachers, although it was at first proposed to appoint a successor to Mr. Beekman, but the faculty finally concluded the university had a sufficient number of teachers now employed to do all the work.
Oregon Sentinel, June 27, 1885, page 3


    Prof. B. B. Beekman returned from his trip to British Columbia yesterday morning and will remain with us awhile.
    Gen. Reames, C. C. Beekman, J. A. Slover and Wm. Kahler of this place, G. W. Williams of Medford and Chas. Hughes of Kerbyville went to Grants Pass last week to organize the Masonic lodge of that place.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 3, 1885, page 3


    Profs. Woodcock and Beekman returned from a short trip to Puget Sound points and Victoria, B.C., last Monday. Prof. Beekman left for his home at Jacksonville Wednesday afternoon, where he will spend the summer.
"Personal," Eugene City Guard, July 4, 1885, page 3




    The Presbyterian congregation of Dundee had been struggling to raise money for a new church, and after all their efforts they lacked $700 of the amount required in order to ensure the largest subscription, which  was given conditionally upon the raising of the amount. Last Sunday morning, after the regular service, the pastor announced that he had received by mail the previous evening a New York draft for $1,200 from Mr. C. C. Beekman, of Oregon. This announcement sent a wave of enthusiastic gratitude through the congregation. Mr. Beekman is a brother of the Messrs. Beekman, of Bath.
"Brevities," Steuben Courier, Bath, New York, April 30, 1886


    A few days ago Rev. W. H. Tracy, who was soliciting subscriptions for building a new Presbyterian church in Dundee, received a letter from Mr. C. C. Beekman of Jacksonville, Oregon, with a draft for $1,200 enclosed therein, and all the required fund of $8,000 has been pledged.
"Vicinity," Watkins Democrat, Watkins, New York, May 5, 1886, page 3


    A contract for running a tunnel to tap the Johnson ledge will soon be let by C. C. Beekman, the owner, so we are informed.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, May 15, 1886, page 3


    Miners are cleaning up, and a large amount of dust finds its way to Beekman's bank.
    A nugget weighing near $300 can be seen at Beekman's bank. It was found by a Mr. McDonald on Wagner Creek. It is probably not necessary to state that it is a beauty, and for that reason we refrain.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 22, 1886, page 3


    B. B. Beekman and W. W. Cardwell have returned from the north.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 26, 1886, page 3


    C. C. Beekman is having his quartz mines on Jackson Creek surveyed, and will probably have tunnels run and shafts sunk on them before long. We believe that good ore exists there in paying quantities and hope to see the matter thoroughly tested soon. B. B. Beekman and Frank Huffer are engaged in making the survey.
"Southern Oregon Mining News," Oregonian, Portland, July 15, 1886, page 2


    C. C. Beekman has let a contract for running a tunnel 100 feet long, to tap his ledges in the Jackson Creek district, to J. N. Casteel. We are glad to know that he has concluded to prospect his mines, for they are supposed to be first-class. This will also give an impetus to quartz mining in Southern Oregon.
"Mining News," Eugene City Guard, August 7, 1886, page 7


    A new pump has been placed in the well at the express corner by Mr. Beekman for which those living nearby are thankful.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 14, 1886, page 3


    B. B. Beekman and Miss Carrie Beekman started east last Monday night, to be gone for the winter at least. Ben will likely stay longer to attend college.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 25, 1886, page 3


    Two hundred and eighty-nine taxpayers in Jackson County pay taxes on $2,000 assessments. The O.&C.R.R. pays on $125,780; Bank of Ashland, $30,000; C. C. Beekman, $26,600; H. F. Barron, $23,165; A. L. Ritter, $25,260; G. W. Coaksey, $23,682. Twenty-six more pay on sums in excess of $10,000.
"State and Territorial News," Willamette Farmer, Portland, October 22, 1886, page 5


    Many handsome pieces of marble work have lately been put up in the Jacksonville cemetery. The lots of Mr. Beekman, and Mr. Linn, have been enclosed with substantial stone coping ornamented with marble urns and vases, much improving the appearance of that part of the cemetery. In the town cemetery a very elegant monument has been erected over the grave of Rowland Hall. The material is Rutland marble, and the style is massive and beautiful. The Bybee lot has also been enclosed with a stone coping and a magnificent family monument placed in position. The material is Rutland marble of a light shade; upon a double sandstone base is a massive pillar of the marble surmounted by a tapering column, upon which is an urn of oriental design, half draped. The marble is susceptible of a very high polish, and the finish is fern fronds and ivy, wrought in tracery. The six grave markers are of the dark marble upon a base of pure white marble. The most exquisite little piece of marble work marks the grave of Mr. Whipp's little daughter; it is a tiny cabinet with marble coping. The front is a scroll with rustic lettering; across the stone is a wreath of ivy and immortelles and above it is a dove in flight. The design is a rare combination of art and genius that cannot be excelled on this coast. The work has all been executed at the marble works of J. C. Whipp in Jacksonville.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, December 4, 1886, page 3


    C. C. Beekman was elected worshipful master of Warren Lodge No. 10, F.&A.M., for the eleventh time, which is the best record of the kind in the state. The other officers of that lodge have also held their respective offices several years in succession, especially R. S. Dunlap, the tyler.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 10, 1886, page 3


    Miss Carrie Beekman, of Oregon, and Miss Seeley, of Dundee, were guests of Mrs. A. Beekman the first of the week.
"Personal," Bath Plaindealer, Bath, New York, December 11, 1886, page 2


    C. C. Beekman and wife will soon pay the eastern states a visit.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 17, 1886, page 3


    Brick-laying is finished on the Presbyterian church, and the slating is nearly done. The large front window of the edifice will be an artistic and elegant memorial design, in honor of the late [sic] C. C. Beekman, and it will cost $500.--Dundee Observer.
"Vicinity," Watkins Express, Watkins, New York, December 23, 1886, page 2


    Frank Huffer is engaged at the express office during the absence of Mr. Beekman.
    C. C. Beekman and wife started on a trip to New York state on Monday evening and will be gone several weeks. Bon voyage.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 31, 1886, page 3


    C. C. Beekman and wife of Jacksonville have gone east over the Oregon Short Line. We wish them a pleasant sojourn and safe return.
"Local and Personal," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, January 7, 1887, page 3


    Mr. C. C. Beekman, of Jacksonville, Oregon, and Mr. DeWitt Beekman, of Dundee, were guests of Mr. A. Beekman on Wednesday and Thursday.
"Personal Mention," Steuben Courier, Bath, New York, January 14, 1887, page 2


    C. C. Beekman, of Jacksonville, Oregon, and Dewitt Beekman, of Dundee, visited at A. Beekman's a couple days this week.
"Personal," The Bath Plaindealer, Bath, New York, January 15, 1887


    Dundee Observer: Cornelius C. Beekman, of Jacksonville, Oregon, formerly of Dundee, is on a visit.
"Yates County," Corning Journal, Corning, New York, January 20, 1887, page 2


    A message from the governor was received appointing T. J. Hendricks and C. C. Beekman regents of the state university. The senate confirmed the nominations.
"The State Legislature," The Daily Morning Astorian, February 9, 1887, page 1


    C. C. Beekman of Jacksonville and T. G. Hendricks of Eugene City have been appointed regents of the state university by Gov. Pennoyer and the state senate immediately confirmed their nominations.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 11, 1887, page 3


    J. A. Boyer of the Jacksonville express office received a handsome present on St. Valentine's Day from C. C.  Beekman, his employer, who is now in New York, in the shape of a handsome gold watch and chain. Mr. Boyer is naturally quite proud of his valentine.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 18, 1887, page 3


    C. C. Beekman and wife will probably leave New York this week and may be expected home the forepart of next month.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 25, 1887, page 3


    Hon. C. C. Beekman, wife and daughter, of Jacksonville, arrived from the East yesterday and are registered at the St. Charles.
"Personal," Morning Oregonian, Portland, March 30, 1887, page 3


    Hon. C. C. Beekman, wife and daughter arrived in Eugene Thursday direct from Dundee, N.Y.
"Brevities," Eugene City Guard, April 2, 1887, page 5


    Mrs. C. C. Beekman is visiting relatives and friends in Eugene City.
    B. B. Beekman of Jacksonville, who has been attending Harvard College, has ceased his studies there and entered Yale.
    C. C. Beekman, accompanied by his daughter, returned home last Sunday morning. They have been absent from here for several months past, most of which time was spent in New York state.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 8, 1887, page 3


    Mrs. C. C. Beekman returned from Eugene City last week, where she has been visiting relatives and friends.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 15, 1887, page 3


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 15, 1887, page 3


    C. C. Beekman is expecting some relatives from New York to pay him a visit soon.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 6, 1887, page 3


    C. C. Beekman to Jas. Hamlin; quitclaim deed to the undivided one-half of 320.40 acres in Secs. 6 and 7, T38, SR1W. Consideration $250.
"Real Estate Transactions," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 20, 1887, page 1


    C. C. Beekman and daughter, Miss Carrie, went to Eugene on Monday last to attend the commencement exercises of the state university. Mr. B. will return in a few days, but the latter expects to be absent for several weeks.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 17, 1887, page 3


    The degree of A.M. was last week conferred on B. B. Beekman, a graduate of the state university, by the regents. Ben is well entitled to it.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 24, 1887, page 3




    We learn that C. C. Beekman and family will go to San Francisco, Cal. soon.
    A party consisting of C. C. Beekman and wife and daughter, T. G. Reames and family and Dr. DeBar and wife spent Wednesday on Rogue River picnicking. A number of fine trout were also caught by the party,
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 19, 1887, page 3


    Mrs. John Beekman and her nephew, Mr. Benjamin Beekman, of Oregon, have gone to the Thousand Islands.
"Personal Notes," Steuben Advocate, Bath, New York, September 7, 1887, page 2




    C. C. Beekman and family are in San Francisco at present.
"Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, November 24, 1887, page 3


    C. C. Beekman and family, who have been spending some time past in California, returned home last Tuesday evening. Mr. B. reports a very pleasant trip.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 2, 1887, page 3


    Messrs. Jensen and Allison are still running a tunnel for C. C. Beekman, to tap the old Holman ledge, and are hopeful of excellent results. Good prospects have recently been found.
"Mining News," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 16, 1887, page 2


    C. C. Beekman of Oregon . . . [is] at Willard's.
"Personal," Evening Star, Washington, D.C., July 19, 1888, page 1


    C. C. Beekman and family visited Washington, D.C., lately.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 2, 1888, page 4


    Beekman & Reames' banking house will soon be painted and grained in a handsome manner. T. J. Cress will execute the work.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 16, 1888, page 3


    C. C. Beekman and family are visiting relatives in Dundee, N.Y., and will not return to Jacksonville before fall.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 16, 1888, page 3


    Beekman & Reames' banking house has been painted, grained and thoroughly renovated, and now presents a very nice appearance.
    T. J. Cress will commence painting the school house in a few days, when he will have completed the painting of Beekman & Reames' bank.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 30, 1888, page 3


    Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Beekman and Miss Carrie Beekman, of Jacksonville, Oregon, and Miss Nina Beekman, of Dundee, have been visiting relatives in town this week.
"Personal," The Plaindealer, Bath, New York, September 22, 1888




    C. C. Beekman and family, who have been spending the past seven months in New York, are expected home before long.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 14, 1889, page 3


    C. C. Beekman and family, accompanied by relatives from the East, were quartered at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco for several days this week, and are expected home this evening or tomorrow after their long sojourn in the eastern states.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 21, 1889, page 3


    Hon. C. C. Beekman, of Jacksonville, who has been east all winter accompanied by his wife and daughter, was in San Francisco the first of the week and will return home soon.
"Personal and Social," Valley Record, Ashland, February 21, 1889, page 3




    C. C. Beekman and wife, together with Miss Carrie and Ben. Beekman, returned home last Thursday evening. They were accompanied by Miss Nina Beekman of Dundee, New York, a niece of C. C. Beekman, who will visit in Jacksonville for a few months before returning home.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 28, 1889, page 3


    B. B. Beekman, a graduate of the Yale law school, was admitted upon a certificate of the supreme court, to practice in all the courts of the state.
"Supreme Court," Capital Journal, Salem, March 6, 1889, page 4


    B. B. Beekman went to Salem the forepart of the week, and was admitted to practice in the supreme court upon motion of Judge Prim.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 7, 1889, page 3


    B. B. Beekman, who was admitted to practice in the supreme court last week, is still in the Willamette Valley. He will soon locate in some city to practice his profession.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 14, 1889, page 3




    Beekman & Reames' banking house will soon be embellished with a new sidewalk.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 25, 1889, page 3


    Centenary day was observed in Jacksonville by a partial cessation of business, hoisting the stars and stripes on the various flagstaffs in the town and by many of our citizens going to the woods to seek pleasure on the picnic grounds. Religious services were also held. The pupils of the Sisters' school repaired to Beekman & Linn park on Walker Creek, in charge of their preceptors, and spent a most enjoyable day, while the pupils of the public schools entertained themselves on the banks of Rogue River.

    Beekman & Linn have had a large force of men engaged in building a new road to connect their extensive belt of timber land west of town with the main Jacksonville road. They have ordered a large and first-class sawmill and will engage in manufacturing lumber, etc., as soon as possible.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 9, 1889, page 3


    Beekman & Linn have a large force of men engaged in building a road to their proposed mill site.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 30, 1889, page 3


    Beekman & Linn's big sawmill will soon arrive. They have built a good road to within a short distance of their timber land.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 6, 1889, page 3


    Ben. B. Beekman will deliver an address before the alumni association of the state university next Thursday at Eugene City.
    Messrs. Beekman & Linn paid a visit of inspection to Mee & Son's sawmill on Thompson Creek last Saturday. The sawmill business bids fair to be of great importance in the valley hereafter.
    The new road leading to the mill site of Beekman & Linn west of town has been completed for a distance of about a mile and a half, and operations on the same have been suspended for the present. It is a fine piece of work and one of the best mountain roads in this section.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 13, 1889, page 3


    C. C. Beekman and wife were passengers on yesterday's evening train for Portland.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 13, 1889, page 3


    The Oregonian, in its account of the commencement exercises at the university of the state of Oregon, pays the following high tribute to a Jacksonville boy: "It was a matter of special pride that the literary societies had selected one from the alumni association to address them. Mr. B. B. Beekman, of the class of '84, is the first alumnus to enjoy the deserved distinction of being chosen to deliver one of the addresses apart from the regular alumni programme. Mr. Beekman's address on "Social Dynamics" was second to no effort heard at this or other commencements. It was marked by broad thinking, real eloquence in expression and superb delivery."
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 27, 1889, page 3


    The State University will hereafter offer additional inducements to its students to attain proficiency in oratory and literary composition through the munificence of C. C. Beekman of Jacksonville and Henry Failing of Portland. The latter last week donated to the University the sum of $2500, to make provision for a prize of $150 to be offered each year for the best oration or essay, and the former donated the sum of $1500, to provide for a second prize of $100 to the graduate whose production shall rank second in excellence. This is most commendable.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 27, 1889, page 3


    B. B. Beekman has returned from the Willamette Valley.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 27, 1889, page 3


    Ben B. Beekman will take the place of one of the advertised orators of the day at the celebration at Jacksonville today, by special request of the committee on orators. An interesting talk may be expected from him.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 4, 1889, page 3


    C. C. Beekman and wife are making Puget Sound a visit, but will return about the 15th inst.
    Misses Carrie and Nina Beekman have returned from their visit to the Willamette Valley, accompanied by a daughter of W. Breyman, the Salem banker.
    Prof. Frank Huffer was a passenger on the evening train Sunday for Grants Pass, from whence he took a stage for Smith River and Crescent City for a six weeks' tour of the coast country. He took two complete outfits of leggings, etc., with him, and B. B. Beekman will follow him in a few days to make use of one set.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 11, 1889, page 3


    Miss Beekman and Miss Carrie Beekman, of Jacksonville, were in Salem yesterday visiting Miss Anna Breyman. They returned home last night accompanied by Miss Anna, who will visit with them for a few weeks. A sojourn at Crater Lake is among the pleasures in store for her during her absence.--[Statesman, July 6th.
"Personal and Social," Valley Record, Ashland, July 11, 1889, page 3


    C. C. Beekman and wife are expected to return from Portland in a short time. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. B. is suffering from quite a severe attack of malarial fever.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 18, 1889, page 3


    J. A. Boyer is in charge of the bank and Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express office during the absence of Messrs. Beekman and Reames.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 25, 1889, page 3


    Professors B. B. Beekman and Frank Huffer were at last accounts making themselves popular in the coast country by making a very preliminary survey for a railroad up to Grants Pass. We hate to give the boys away, but if something isn't done, the Crescent City people will begin calling them "Colonels" and rendering undue homage. It showed great foresight to take a barometer along. It beats a bottle as a means of readily introducing oneself, especially with a railroad scheme behind it. Jacksonville boys don't propose to get left when they go abroad, even if they do go afoot.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 25, 1889, page 3


    C. C. Beekman and wife returned from their northern trip Tuesday evening last. Mrs. B.'s health is considerably improved at this writing.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1889, page 3


    A gay party of tourists from Jacksonville left for a two weeks' trip to Crater Lake yesterday, composed of Mrs. Carrie and Nina Beekman and Miss Annie Breyman, their Salem guest, accompanied by Prof. G. W. Watt, Fletcher Linn, Kaspar Kubli, Jr., and Everett Mingus.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 8, 1889, page 3


    Ben. B. Beekman and Frank Huffer returned from their trip to the coast yesterday morning greatly benefited in health and spirits.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 29, 1889, page 3


    Beekman & Reames have served notice of suit to foreclose a mortgage of about $20,000 on the farm of Geo. Love and John Hanley near Jacksonville and also on the Humphrey place at the mouth of Bear Creek. It is one of the finest farms in the valley.
"Brevity Basket," Valley Record, Ashland, August 29, 1889, page 3


    C. C. Beekman vs. James Hamlin; motion for leave to issue execution. Trial by jury before Judge R. S. Bean of the 2nd judicial district, and verdict for plaintiff. Judgment given for $11,850, for which leave is given to have execution issue. Defendant given 60 days in which to file the bill of exceptions.
"Circuit Court," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 12, 1889, page 2


    Steps have already been taken to appeal the case of Beekman vs. Hamlin, recently decided in favor of plaintiff, also the case of Anderson vs. Hammon, in which a decision was rendered for defendant.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 19, 1889, page 3


    B. B. Beekman has gone to Portland to practice law with the firm of Watson, Hume & Watson. Success to you, Ben.
"Jacksonville Jottings," Valley Record, Ashland, September 26, 1889, page 2


    Mrs. Geo. B. Dorris of Eugene City, daughter of Mrs. C. B. Hoffman, is visiting her old home in Jacksonville, accompanied by Mrs. A. V. Peters of the same place. They are guests of Mrs. C. C. Beekman.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 17, 1889, page 3


    With the fact that Binger Hermann is to be overthrown as a candidate for Congress comes the announcement that Hon. C. C. Beekman is to be entered in the race as the Southern Oregon candidate for Governor.--Roseburg Review.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 24, 1889, page 3


    C. C. Beekman is now being run for Congress instead of for Governor by the exchanges. A late one says: Papers throughout the country are already beginning to talk of a candidate for Congress at the June election. Binger Hermann, the present incumbent, is favorably spoken of, and there seems to be no opposition of force to his renomination. The Heppner Gazette, Eastern Oregon, is in favor of Hermann, provided there is no good candidate from that section. Hon. W. R. Ellis, of Morrow County, is mentioned, as well as C. C. Beekman, of Jackson.
Valley Record, Ashland, November 28, 1889, page 2


    The varying political rumors seem just now to point more directly to the nomination of our fellow townsman, Hon. C. C. Beekman, for congress rather than for governor. Nothing would be more gratifying to his friends than to see him secure this important and responsible position. Mr. Beekman's personal habits and business methods are such as to particularly fit him for this position; socially and politically he stands above reproach and would make an excellent governor or a safe, conservative congressman. Several persons have been mentioned as possible candidates at the coming election from Southern Oregon, and it is possible if there are too many in the field a conflicting contest will defeat all. The utmost caution should be observed and every element of strength concentrated to accomplish a single purpose. Considering the odds against us north of Roseburg, we will be fortunate indeed to secure one important place on the ticket, and Southern Oregon should be a unit for this purpose. Mr. Beekman is not an office seeker, as is well known, and if a candidate [he] will be made one by his friends, solely through considerations of personal fitness and personal worth. We will certainly be entitled to a representative on the next state ticket, and there is no person whose election could be assured with the same degree of certainty as Mr. Beekman's. While his name has been prominently mentioned lately for congress it would be altogether more desirable to nominate him for governor. He is an able, cautious, conservative man, and would make one of the safest and best governors the state ever had. One of the grandest things that has been said of him is that he will wear no man's collar; he would be just what the people elected him to be, and in any position his integrity and honor would be the only lever needed to control aright every official act. By all means, let his friends push forward his name for governor and unite in a grand endeavor to elect him to the position.
"Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, November 29, 1889, page 2


    Miss Carrie Beekman entertained a few friends at Thanksgiving dinner last Thursday in ye old-time hospitable manner.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 5, 1889, page 3


    The case of C. C. Beekman vs. Jackson County, for damages on account of a location of a county road through his lands in Big Butte precinct, was argued in the supreme court this week by Judge Prim for the appellant, Geo. W. Colvig of Grants Pass appearing for the county.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 19, 1889, page 3


    The cases of Beekman vs. Hamlin, and Kane vs. Amy & Rippey, tried in the circuit court at the September term, will be appealed to the supreme court.
    The W.H.M. Society met on Thursday, the 25th inst., at the residence of Mrs. C. C. Beekman in Jacksonville. At the close of the meeting the ladies were elegantly entertained by Misses Carrie and Nina Beekman.
    Among the many handsome Christmas presents given and received in Jacksonville, none will excite more general admiration than a finely mounted specimen of the Chinese golden cock pheasant sent to Gen. Thos. G. Reames by H. Pape, Jr., of Corvallis, whose prowess as a sportsman is well known in this neighborhood. The mounting of the specimen is lifelike, and as he stands, with his best foot foremost and all attention, he exemplifies the innate pugnacity that distinguishes his kind, and renders plausible the theory that the game fowl owes his bravery to an infusion of pheasant blood. He will make a splendid counter ornament at the bank of Beekman & Reames.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 26, 1889, page 3


    The Beekman boom is an actual and stubborn fact. The candidacy of Hon. J. C. Carson, for state treasurer, the Roseburg Review says, backed as he is by Jos. Simon, means that no Portland man can secure the Republican nomination for governor. Mr. Beekman is a man who commands personal strength of this own, and he will likewise be supported by all who desire to shelve the Hon. Binger Hermann. Will Mr. Hermann combine with Beekman and try for the senatorship? At any rate there are lively times ahead.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 23, 1890, page 1  The Valley Record printed this item on December 12, 1899, page 3. "Boom" refers to a campaign for nomination, not an economic boom.


    The Hanley & Love property on Rogue River was sold at sheriff's sale last Saturday. It was bid in by the mortgagees, Beekman & Reames, at $5475.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 23, 1890, page 3


    The case of Beekman vs. Hamlin, which has been appealed to the supreme court, will come up for hearing at the March term.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 30, 1890, page 3


    In the circuit court last Saturday, in the case of Beekman & Reames vs. Hanley & Love, et al., a judgment for $10,490, $500 attorney fee and costs was rendered and a decree of foreclosure granted.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 30, 1890, page 6


    Beekman & Reames vs. Hanley & Love; to foreclose mortgage. Decree and judgment for $10,490, $500 attorney's fee and costs and disbursements.
"Circuit Court," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 13, 1890, page 4


    A grapevine dispatch from out in the woods at the head of Bear Creek states that our fellow citizen C. C. Beekman will be the compromise candidate for Congress on the Republican ticket in case D. P. Thompson is given the nomination for Governor. The rumor lacks confirmation, not having yet received the stamp and signet of Leon's endorsement, or announcement by the Medford Mail, and cannot by any means be considered authoritative or as coming from Mr. Beekman himself. C. C. is entirely eligible for the position, having never written any poetry that we know of.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 27, 1890, page 3


    The Beekman-Hamlin case will be heard in the supreme court on April 21st.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 27, 1890, page 3


    Real estate is looking up again. C. C. Beekman has sold eleven lots in the northwestern portion of town for $500.
"Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 10, 1890, page 2


    Mrs. T. D. Beekman, of Dundee, N.Y., arrived on Thursday's train to spend several months in visiting Oregon. She is a guest of her brother-in-law, C. C. Beekman.
"Jacksonville Jottings," Valley Record, Ashland, April 17, 1890, page 2


    Mrs. John Beekman of Bath, New York is paying relatives in Jacksonville a visit.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 17, 1890, page 3


    The fine nugget recently picked up by Logg & McDonnell on Forest Creek, the value of which is $80, is on exhibition at the bank of Beekman & Reames

    C. C. Beekman and family, accompanied by the family of his brother, John Beekman, will pass the summer months rusticating in the mountains and valleys of old Mexico.
    B. B. Beekman returned home to Jacksonville for a few days, after his canvass of the state in the interest of Mr. Thompson, last Wednesday morning. Ben is quite a good talker and made a fine reputation for himself as a stumper, very sensibly refraining from commenting too vigorously with regard to the respective merits of the two candidates for governor.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 6, 1890, page 3


    B. B. Beekman has returned to Portland after a short visit in town.
"Jacksonville Jottings," Valley Record, Ashland, June 12, 1890, page 3


    B. B. Beekman has returned to Portland, to resume the practice of law.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 13, 1890, page 3


    In 1889 Henry Failing made the Eugene state university a gift of $2500 and C. C. Beekman of Jacksonville one of $1000 and the prize funds were established for the best original orations. Edw. H. McAllister of Portland won this year's Failing prize, $150, and Agnes M. Greene of Seattle, the second (Beekman) prize of $100.
"Brevity Basket," Valley Record, Ashland, June 26, 1890, page 3


    B. B. Beekman and Frank Vining have placed the Times corps under obligations for a supply of fine cake. May their shadows never grow less.
"Brief Reference," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 9, 1890, page 3


    C. C. Beekman and daughter Miss Carrie went to Portland one day last week. Miss Carrie will accompany a party of young folks on a pleasure trip to Mexico before returning. Mrs. D. P. Thompson of Portland with chaperon the party.
"Jacksonville Jottings," Valley Record, Ashland, July 10, 1890, page 3


    C. C. Beekman, who has been at Portland on business, returned home yesterday morning.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 11, 1890, page 3


    Gen. T. G. Reames and wife, C. C. Beekman and wife, Misses Lizzie Graves, Nina Beekman and Mrs. T. D. Beekman departed Tuesday for Yaquina Bay, to be gone several weeks.
"Jacksonville Jottings," Valley Record, Ashland, July 17, 1890, page 3




    We regret very much to learn of the death of Mrs. John Beekman, which occurred in New York. She was about 40 years of age and a most estimable lady, beloved by all who knew her. Together with her husband she visited Jacksonville a few years ago.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 25, 1890, page 3


    Miss Carrie Beekman and the Misses Moore of Portland, who are making a tour of the Pacific Coast, were registered at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco last Monday and Tuesday.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 25, 1890, page 3


    Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Beekman, who have been making an extensive visit to Yaquina, will return this week via Portland, where they will be joined by their daughter, Miss Carrie, who has been spending the month of July traveling with the Misses Moore of Linkville in California.
"Jacksonville Jottings," Valley Record, Ashland, July 31, 1890, page 2


    The case of C. C. Beekman vs. Jackson County, tried in the circuit court several months ago, has been appealed to the supreme court.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1890, page 3


    C. C. Beekman and wife returned from their northern trip Tuesday morning last. Mrs. B.'s health is considerably improved at this writing.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1890, page 3


    Thos. G. Reames and wife and Miss Lizzie Graves returned from Yaquina last Friday, after a pleasant season of recreation on the beach. C. C. Beekman and wife went to Portland to bid farewell to Miss Nina Beekman and her mother before their departure for their New York home, and arrived here on their return on Wednesday morning. Miss Carrie Beekman accompanied them home from Portland after a pleasant tour through California with Portland friends.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 8, 1890, page 3


    Thos. G. Reames and wife and Miss Lizzie Graves returned from Yaquina last Friday, after a pleasant season of recreation on the beach. C. C. Beekman and wife went to Portland to bid farewell to Miss Nina Beekman and her mother before their departure for their New York home, and arrived here on their return on Wednesday morning. Miss Carrie Beekman accompanied them home from Portland after a pleasant tour through California with Portland friends.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 8, 1890, page 3


    E. S. Smith, the mining expert, went up Jackson Creek last Monday, accompanied by C. C. Beekman and J. H. Huffer, who are interested in the old Holman ledge. The former talks of bonding this mine.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 29, 1890, page 3


    B. B. Beekman, Esq., came out Sunday from Portland to rusticate, and will probably view the entrancing scenery about the ocean at Smith River before returning.
"Jacksonville Jottings," Valley Record, Ashland, September 11, 1890, page 2


    Ben B. Beekman, who is practicing law in Portland, is visiting relatives and friends in Jacksonville.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 12, 1890, page 3


Valley Record, Ashland, September 18, 1890, page 3


    B. B. Beekman has returned to Portland after a pleasant visit among us.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 3, 1890, page 3


    Judge Prim, who went to Salem to argue the motion for a rehearing in the Beekman-Hamlin case, succeeded in having the petition granted.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 10, 1890, page 3


    C. C. Beekman had his premises beautified by a neat picket fence during the week.
    The Hanley & Love ranch near Central Point, now owned by Beekman & Reames, was the scene of a quite successful attempt at steam plowing during the past two weeks, a portable engine and two double gang plows turning over about sixteen acres per day in the open ground.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 7, 1890, page 3


Valley Record, Ashland, November 13, 1890, page 1


    No one would think it, to look at them, but the fighting weight of three of our leading citizens, S. J. Day, C. C. Beekman and Thos. G. Reames, is the same to a notch.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 5, 1890, page 3


    A number of alumni of the University of Oregon who reside in the metropolis have completed the organization of the Portland University of Oregon Club. The club has for its object the promotion of the closest social relations and the advancement of the interests of the University of Oregon. The following officers were elected: President, B. B. Beekman; first vice president, A. L. Frager; second vice president, Miss Etta Moore; secretary, J. R. Greenfield. A committee was appointed to make arrangements for a banquet to be given at the close of the year.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 26, 1890, page 3


    BEEKMAN, B. B., of Portland, was born in Jacksonville, Oregon, August 3, 1863, and was educated at the public school and the University of Oregon, from which he graduated in 1884. He was then elected a tutor at the university, but a year later resigned, and in 1886 entered the law department at Yale College. He graduated in 1888 and was admitted to the bar of Connecticut. In 1889 he located in Portland, and in 1893 became a member of the firm of Watson, Beekman & Watson. Mr. Beekman takes an active interest in politics on the broad principles of the duty as an American citizen, and not as a spoils politician. He stamped the state in 1890. In 1892 he was chosen vice president of the Republican League of Oregon, and in 1894 was elected its president. Under his administration the league grew from a feeble organization of a few clubs to the powerful working body it is today. At the last meeting he declined reelection, on the ground that such honors should not be absorbed by one individual.
Republican League Register, Portland, 1896, page 181










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