Isaac Kent made Ashland a business trip this week.
    F. X. Musty of Trail Creek was trading here on Monday.
    Frank Mee and bride, of Grants Pass, spent Sunday in our city.
    Mrs. Maria Purkeypile has been very ill with tonsillitis the past week.
    There will be revival meetings at the Baptist Church each evening next week.
    Freeman and Hughes have just finished boxing two carloads of dried prunes.
    There was a large attendance at the masquerade on Christmas, and all had an enjoyable time.
    Mrs. Isaac Kent is at Phoenix nursing Mrs. A. C. Parker who is very ill at the family home.
    Wm. Watkins, who has been spending the past several months in southern California, returned home this week.
    W. H. Norcross presented his wife with an $800 Steinway piano for a Christmas present, of which she is very proud.
    Miss Mary A. Mee attended the wedding of her brother, Frank Mee, who was married to Mrs. Jennie Cary at Grants Pass on Tuesday.
Medford Mail, January 3, 1902, page 3


    C. Vroman is having a store building erected on the corner of Second and F Streets.
    Mrs. Ivan Humason and daughter, Hildreth, are visiting in Portland during the holidays.
    Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hammersley and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Carter arrived Wednesday morning from Salem.
    E. G. Perham's large and commodious cottage on C Street is nearly completed and will soon be ready for occupancy.
    The Gold Hill Senior Whist Club met and reorganized last Tuesday evening and will have their meeting next Thursday evening at Mrs. P. M. Dekum's residence.
    Among the excursionists who left this place last week for San Francisco were Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Landrith, Mrs. A. M. Cowgill and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Beeman.
    John Donegan is taking a well-earned vacation at his mine on Foots Creek. He has been continuously employed at Kellogg & Darling's stables for the last two and one-half years.
    The funeral ceremony of the late Mrs. Sisemore was largely attended from this place and surrounding country last Monday. Interment was made in the family burying ground in Sams Valley.
    Fitzgibbons & Stansell are having this week some very fine ore from the Dixie Queen treated at Houck's mill. Those who have recently visited the mine say there are many thousands of dollar's worth of ore in sight.
    Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Reames gave a New Year's whist party last Tuesday evening which was enjoyably spent until after the old year was rung out by the several bells in town. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Reames, Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg, Mrs. P. M. Dekum, Misses Humason, Bolt and Marhoffer, and Messrs. Humason, Hollowell and Yantis.
Medford Mail, January 3, 1902, page 3


    Mrs. Poole visited with her aged mother, Mrs. Evans, one day last week.
    Al. Turpin spent a day recently with his sister, Mrs. Laura Wyland, of Wellen.
    Mr. and Mrs. Lane Wyland and children spent last Sunday at the H. C. Turpins.
    Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Owens and children were guests at Calvin Owens' last Sunday.
    J. B. Montgomery furnished the turkeys for the raffle at Central Point Christmas night.
    Miss Bessie Turpin spent a few days recently with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Turpin.
    W. W. Gregory spent Christmas at Ashland. He attended the ball at Phoenix, Christmas eve, and the one at Ashland Christmas night.
    Some of our young people attended the Christmas tree exercises at Eagle Point on Christmas eve and report having had a very nice time.
    Mrs. Al Turpin and her cousin, Mrs. Chas. Heimroth, took the excursion train to San Francisco and will go from there to Healdsburg to visit Mrs. Turpin's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Payne.
    Mr. Editor, you and your readers must excuse the Bad Boy for sometimes sending stale news. But there is no post office near and the roads get so sticky the "boy," although a bad one, dare not venture over them on his untrained bronco, so consequently cannot mail his letters very regularly.
    Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith royally entertained a few of their friends on Christmas day. The time before dinner was passed very pleasantly in social conversation, and promptly at one o'clock dinner was announced--and such a dinner!  The table fairly groaned with the good things prepared by the kind hostess. It would take up too much space to mention the whole bill of fare, but the savory oyster soup and rich pineapple pie were too good to pass unnoticed. Among those who enjoyed this good couple's hospitality were Mrs. Poole and son, Irvin, Mrs. E. J. Roberts, Miss Nellie Roberts, Mrs. Lulu Perry and little daughter, Nellie, and E. G. Roberts.
Medford Mail, January 3, 1902, page 5


    Miss Mae Noe spent Saturday in Gold Hill.
    Ed. Swinden made a business trip to Jacksonville Friday.
    Mrs. Etta Bean and children leave soon for California to join Mr. Bean.
    Ed. Rhoten, who has been prospecting on Applegate, came home to spend the holidays.
    Mr. Noah, of Gold Hill, is employed in the Agner & Flannagan mine in this district.
    Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gray, of Medford, were visiting relatives here the latter part of last week.
    Mr. and Mrs. Simons, of this place, attended the mask ball in Gold Hill Christmas Eve.
    Mr. and Mrs. Richards, of Talent, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Chandler at the Braden mine.
Mr. Winders, of Grants Pass, came up a few days ago and is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Nutt. Mr. Winders is Mrs. Nutt's father.
    Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Stanley, of Roxy Ann precinct, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cottrell, of Medford, were in attendance at the Nichol's dance.
    Will Chapman, who has been absent in California for some time, has returned home and is employed at the Agner & Flanagan placer mine, on Kanes Creek.
    The dance at Elmer Nichol's last Friday night was a grand success both socially and financially. A large crowd was in attendance, there being over forty-five numbers sold. The supper was excellent and highly spoken of by all in attendance.
    Mr. and Mrs. Swinden gave a dinner Christmas to a few invited friends and all report a delightful time and an excellent dinner and the only regret that is felt by the merry company is that Christmas doesn't come oftener. Those present besides the family were Mr. and Mrs. Higinbotham and family, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and daughter, Miss Dollie.
Medford Mail, January 3, 1902, page 5




    Mrs. S. L. Carpenter and children are spending a few days with relatives in Medford.
    Willis Turpin is spending a few days with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Turpin.
    Mrs. Owens, of Wellen, spent a few days last week with her daughter, Mrs. Henry Gregory.
    Miss Agnes von der Hellen and brother George have returned to Jacksonville, where they are both attending school, after spending the holidays with their parents, Postmaster and Mrs. von der Hellen of Wellen.
    Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Weadon and family, of Ashland, spent a few days with relatives and friends on Sticky.
    Mrs. E. J. Roberts entertained a few friends on New Year's day. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith and sons, George, Louis and Leroy, and Ellis Gall.
    Misses Lucy and Amy Kent, who have been spending their vacation with home folks, have returned to Medford to resume studies at the public school
    Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith were pleasantly surprised on Dec. 31 by the arrival of their son, George, whom they had not seen for thirteen years. Mr. Smith, Jr., is a prosperous farmer, of Idaho, having resided near Boise City for a number of years. He will return to Idaho after a few weeks visit with home folks.
Medford Mail, January 10, 1902, page 3



    Deputy Sheriff D. B. Thompson was in this neighborhood last week.
    Hay and grain are scarcer in Table Rock precinct this winter than ever before.
    Experienced farmers claim that the grain has not been injured by the late continued freeze.
    S. H. Glass lost a valuable milch cow a few nights ago, from what was supposed to be blackleg.
    But little general feeding has been done so far this winter except to a few milch cows and steers.
    The shrill whistle of the pioneer sawmill of the Meadows country can be distinctly heard these cold mornings.
    The holidays passed off very quietly in our midst. No Christmas tree, no marriages, deaths or births to report.
    The Baptists have organized a prayer meeting and Sunday school at Antioch. Walter Fitzgerald is superintendent.
    Mr. and Mrs. Williams, agents for the new educational maps for schools, visited our district and the school board invested $65 in a map.
    Alex. Thompson, a pioneer citizen of Jacksonville, who has been visiting relatives here and enjoying the pure, healthy air from off the Table Rocks, has returned home.
    The Medford Mail, the leading journal of this county, fails to reach the Beagle office on Saturday, which is a great inconvenience to its many readers in this vicinity.
    Miss Alberta Stacy entertained a few of her little schoolmates and friends at an old-fashioned taffy pulling on New Year's eve. The merry time will long be remembered by those present.
Medford Mail, January 10, 1902, page 5




    Mr. Nelson, of Beagle, was in after supplies Tuesday.
    Mr. Watkins, of Walla Walla, Wash., is paying his brother here a visit.
    Rev. Hollcroft, of Portland, is holding a revival meeting in the Baptist Church this week.
    Mrs. Angie Hale, of Portland, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Clark of this place.
    The G.A.R. boys are laying the floor in upper story of their building, and putting in eight new windows.
    About thirty of the members of the A.O.U.W. and their wives attended the lodge at Gold Hill this week.
    Edward L. Moore, who has been employed in L. H. Newton's livery stable at Henley, Calif., the past year, is home on a visit.
    Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Edington, who left for Missouri in December to locate, are not well suited and think they will return here to reside.
    Asbury Beal and wife will arrive here this week from Healdsburg, Calif., to make this their future home. They are both of residents of this place and will be welcomed here by a large circle of old friends.
Medford Mail, January 17, 1902, page 3


    Mrs. A. E. Kellogg, who visited in Medford last week, returned home Tuesday.
    Dr. E. B. Pickel and Attorney Vawter, of Medford were here on business Tuesday.
    Dr. Chisholm left Tuesday for the Meadows District to spend a few days at his
mines.
    Mrs. Ivan Humason returned Sunday from Portland, where she has been visiting since the holidays.
    Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hammersley and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Carter attended the Masonic reception at Jacksonville Wednesday evening.
    The Humason quartz mill was sold Tuesday by Sheriff Orme to satisfy judgment against the property. Attorney A. E. and C. L. Reames bid the property in for their clients, consideration $1750.
    E. Ray has sold his mine to Smith Bros. of Grants Pass. The mine is situated opposite Gold Hill and two miles up the river. The consideration was $500. Smith Bros. recently sold a half interest in the "Baby" mine near Grants Pass.
    John Penny, a Mexican war veteran and miner seventy years old, and a resident of this vicinity since the early fifties, has been confined to his bed the last few days with an attack of grippe, was removed to the county hospital Monday.
Medford Mail, January 17, 1902, page 3


    Rev. Darby of the M.E. Church, South, in Medford, failed to fill his appointment at Antioch Sunday, January 12th.
    Mr. G. W. Stacy had the misfortune to lose a very fine filly with lockjaw, caused from running a nail in her foot.
    Miss Albertie Stacy has returned home after making quite a lengthy visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stacy of Sams Valley.
    The Glass Bros. have finished seeding down their two places and are now busily engaged in doing some substantial fencing improvements.
    Prof. Miller is improving in health, we are glad to report, and was able to attend the Baptist Sunday school and give the school a very useful and interesting talk.
    Fog and frosty weather continue, but farmers are farther advanced with their plowing and seeding than formerly, and the ringing of the ax and buzz of the saw seems to be the present pastime among them.
    Married January 8th, 1902--Mr. Alma Houston and Miss Lily Amick, all of Beagle. Mr. Houston was born and has grown to manhood in our immediate neighborhood and is a young man of good moral virtuous habits and has a bright promising future. The bride is a lady with all that word implies. They will make their home for the present with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Stacy.
Medford Mail, January 17, 1902, page 3


    J. W. Merritt spent last week at Gold Hill looking after business.
    Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse McFall Jan. 12, 1902, a fine daughter.
    Mrs. Fred Peninger and Mrs. Ellen Edington are both very ill this week.
    J. B. Williams, of Sams Valley, was trading with our merchants on Tuesday.
    Mrs. Wm. Davis, of Medford, is visiting here this week and attending meeting.
    Mrs. Lamy, of Kansas, is paying her sister, Mrs. Booth Lee, of this place a visit.
    Mrs. Amanda Herriott and daughter, of Applegate, spent a couple of days here last week.
    Mrs. Drusilla Mee, of Applegate, spent last week with her daughter, Miss Mary Mee, of this city.
    Last Saturday was a banner day for the members of W. H. Harrison, Post No. 87 and W.R.H. members, of this place. They had joint installation of their officers, after which they spread as fine a dinner as anyone could ask, of which about 150 members and their friends partook. There was friendship and a general good time had.
Medford Mail, January 24, 1902, page 3






    Mrs. Perry Knotts is quite ill, we are sorry to learn.
    Minnie Nichols was the guest of Mrs. Higinbotham recently.
    Roy Nichols, of Sams Valley, is working for Jas. McDougal.
    Mrs. E. Rhoten, who has been ill, is improving, we are glad to say.
    Miss Addie Swinden is staying with Mrs. Fannie Haff, at present.
    Mr. Swinden has struck a very rich and promising mine on his place.
    Mrs. St. Clare, of San Francisco, is visiting here with her sister, Mrs. Henry Nutt.
    Chas. Culton and Emmett Sutton have commenced drifting in the Hall diggings.
    Fred Brown left last week for California, where he has employment in a mine.
    Grandma Winders, who has been confined to her room for several days, is improving.
    Purl Bean, who has been ill with the measles, has so far recovered as to be about again.
    Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Nichols visited Sams Valley relatives last Saturday and Sunday.
    John Marden, who has been employed up on Elk Creek for some time, is home on a visit.
    Mr. Miner was a Gold Hill visitor last Sunday, as was also Mrs. Fannie Birdsey and children.
    Jno. Penny, an old resident of Kanes Creek and a Mexican war veteran, was taken to the county hospital last week for treatment.
    Jack Butler, who has been living in the rear of the Kanes Creek opera house, has moved into one of Mr. Miner's houses and is engaged in prospecting for him.
Medford Mail, January 24, 1902, page 5


    The festive coyotes are becoming more numerous and troublesome.
    The Baptists, of New Hope Church, met at the Antioch school house on the 19th and employed a pastor.
    The Medford Mail, our welcome visitor, is again received on regular time.
    The roads between Central Point and the Table Rock country are in horrid condition.
    The Gee Bros. have sold their mountain home to a Mr. Hall, formerly of California.
    The political pot has commenced to simmer. Hon. E. D. Shipley, of Sams Valley, a pioneer and war horse in the Republican Party, announces himself as a candidate for the legislature.
    Our pioneer mail carrier, G. A. Hollenbeck, who has so efficiently delivered the mails for the past years between Sams Valley and Prospect, will engage in other business after July, 1, 1902.
    A very brilliant star was plainly to be seen here in the east about 2 o'clock p.m. on the 14th inst. Quite a number of people were interested in observing the curiosity, it being to most people quite a rare occurrence.
Medford Mail, January 24, 1902, page 5


    Ed. Lyons and family moved to Medford last week.
    Wm. Holmes made a business trip to Medford Tuesday.
    Hon. C. W. Kahler, of Jacksonville, was in town Wednesday.
    Frederick Wickman made a business trip to Jacksonville last week.
    Mrs. Chartraw, of Derby, was here the first of the week after supplies.
    J. W. Merritt is at Gold Hill this week looking after his business interests.
    Dr. E. Kirchgessner, of Medford, made two professional visits here this week.
    Mr. Fox, who has been quite ill for several weeks, is much improved at this writing.
    Wm. Brown, of Brown & Sons, Eagle Point, was here after a load of goods a few days ago.
    I. F. Williams, our enterprising liveryman, took a load of commercial men to Ashland Monday.
    Call at Dr. Hinkle's and see one of the largest lines of valentines ever brought to Central Point.
    T. W. Blakeley and family moved to Medford this week, where Mr. B. will raise garden for marketing.
    Mrs. Hattie Ridinger and Mrs. Helen Rowe left for Myrtle Point Wednesday in response to a telegram which notified Mrs. Ridinger of the serious illness of her husband at that place.
    Little Edith Jacobs fell out of her high chair onto the stove Tuesday and cut an ugly gash above her eye.
    Thos. Carson left for Gold Hill Sunday, where he goes to take a position in the Southern Pacific depot.
    The school entertainment here last Friday night was a grand success and was well attended. Forty dollars were realized therefrom.
Medford Mail, January 31, 1902, page 3








    Joseph Van Hardenburg is quite ill at the family home.
    Mr. and Mrs. Coe, late of Kansas, are here looking for a farm.
    Mrs. Rebecca Morgan is now staying with Mrs. Jesse Morgan, of Medford.
    John and Joseph Olwell, who attended the Elks lodge at Roseburg last week, returned home Monday.
    J. L. Downing, undertaker, of Ashland, was here on Tuesday visiting his mother, Mrs. Joseph Downing.
    Evangelist Walters and E. B. Lockhart are holding revival meetings at the M.E. Church this week. The attendance is large and much interest is being manifested.
    I. F. Williams was the successful bidder on the three mail routes. He has the contract from Central Point to Eagle Point, from Eagle Point to Climax and Eagle Point to Leeds.
    Mrs. Helen Rowe, who has been to Myrtle Point to visit her brother-in-law, Mr. Ridinger, who is suffering with blood poison, returned home this week and reports Mr. R. much improved.
    John W. Ross, of Brownsville, Ore., is visiting R. H. Hodge, of this place. Mr. Ross is doing an extensive business in the northern part of the state in hardware and furniture. Mr. Hodge and Mr. Ross were old neighbors in Jasper County, Iowa.
    The friends of George G. Fuller will be pained to learn of his death at the family home at Tolo on Sunday, February 2, 1902, aged eighteen years. George was a very great favorite in the community and was one of our best young men and bade fair to make one of nature's noblemen. Why one so useful and so young should be taken is past man's understanding. He was the last of a family of four children and the grief-stricken parents have the sympathy of the entire community in this their great affliction. The funeral services were conducted by Reverends Lockhart and Walters and the remains were laid to rest in the Central Point cemetery on Tuesday.
Medford Mail, February 7, 1902, page 3


    H. D. Kubli was here several days this week looking after his mining interests on Galls Creek.
    Fred Bachman left Wednesday for Butte, Montana, to engage in mining in that vicinity.
    Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Landrith left last Saturday for Baker City, where M. L. goes to look after his mining interests in that district.
    WM. Cook has taken charge of the Tolo section crew and W. P. Counts has again taken charge of the construction crew north of this place.
    H. E. Reed and Glen Owens have struck a very rich vein in their quartz mine on Sardine Creek. The prospects are that this will soon become a good paying mine.
    C. E. Young left for Southern California points Monday for a stay of several months, in hopes of finding relief for rheumatism which has been causing him much trouble recently.
    C. R. Ray has purchased the Kesterson farm on Rogue River, four miles above here: $7000. He intends to stock it up with thoroughbred stock of all kinds.
    Mrs. Ellen Cardwell, and old and highly respected resident of this place and Sams Valley, was taken suddenly ill January 24th with heart trouble, and expired in a few minutes. Mrs. Cardwell was born in County Claire, Ireland, December 25, 1832, and came to this country in 1849. She was married to John Cardwell in San Francisco in 1856, and soon after settled in Sams Valley, where Mr. Cardwell died May 4, 1882. By this union there were ten children, seven of whom are living, they being John, A. of Burns, Oregon; Frank, of Sisson, Calif.; Mrs. Jane Nichol of Central Point; Miss Martha Cardwell, of Klamath Falls; Edward , who resides on the old homestead in Sams Valley; Lawrence, of Lovelock, Nevada and David S. of Fresno, Calif.
Medford Mail, February 7, 1902, page 3


    Snow two inches deep and still falling.
    Who is to teach our spring term of school?
    This little snow storm has caused the stockmen to look after their cattle.
    Watt Beebe, of Agate, is in our midst gathering his cattle, as also are Messrs. Mayfield and Childers, of the Meadows, on a like mission.
    Mrs. S. H. Glass, Sr., and Mrs. Theo Glass, Jr., and son, Elbert, attended the Baptist revival meeting at Central Point last Sunday.
    We thank you kindly, Mr. Editor, for the information through the columns of your widely circulated paper as regards the extra clerk on election boards.
    L. L. Love, of the Meadows country, en route for Tolo, called here last Friday. He informs us that snow fell four inches in that section this week, but no loss of stock from starvation yet.
    The genial countenance of our friend and neighbor, Chas. Dickison, of Table Rock, beamed upon us one day last week. The gentleman informs us that he is a candidate for the office of representative. We are thoroughly convinced that he is the right man in the right place. Come again, Charlie, you are always a welcome visitor.
Medford Mail, February 7, 1902, page 5


    Mrs. D. Cingcade and son, Charles, are both on the sick list, we are sorry to say.
    Wm. Nussbaum, of Lake Creek, has been down our way looking for stray cattle.
    John Duggan, of Jacksonville, visited friends on Sticky a couple of days last week.
    Mr. and Mrs. Ira Grigsby gave a pleasant dancing party to a number of their friends last Friday night.
    W. W. Gregory and E. G. Roberts spent a day last week with their friend, Sam Swenning, of Wellen.
    Mr. and Mrs. Turpin have returned from a few days' visit with the former's sister, Mrs. Lane Wyland.
    Messrs. Enyart and Metcalf, of Medford, were guests at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gregory last Sunday night.
    Frank Swingle, of eastern Oregon, has been visiting friends on Sticky, among them being the families of W. J. and H. L. Gregory.
    A number of our young people attended the entertainment and oyster supper at Eagle Point last Friday night and report a pleasant time.
    Messrs. Anderson, Tull and Haynes are stopping at the Harbaugh farm, the two former caring for the Jackson County Improvement Co.'s horses, and the latter for Mr. Howard's horses.
Medford Mail, February 7, 1902, page 5


    James Galloway is having a siege with la grippe.
    Mr. Robinson, of Grants Pass, spent Tuesday in our town.
    Mr. Irvin and family, late of Elk Creek, have become residents of our town.
    Rev. Walter, who has been holding revival meetings here, left for Medford Monday.
    Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gay, of Portland, are visiting relatives and friends of this place.
    Mrs. A. Betts died very suddenly at the family home near Eagle Point Tuesday evening, of heart failure. She was an old resident of that place and leaves a husband and family of grown-up children.
    Preaching services next Sunday in the M.E. Church. Morning theme--"Evidence of the New Birth." Evening theme--"The New Birth. What It Is and Why It Is Necessary." Within the past week fourteen persons have united with the church, making some thirty-five since conference.           
    Joseph Van Hardenberg died near Central Point, Feb. 7, 1902, as a result of typhoid fever. He was born at St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 10, 1870. As a young man he was highly esteemed by all who knew him and greatly beloved by his father's entire family. He was the business manager and chief counselor of the family affairs. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence, Feb. 8th, by Rev. T. B. Crandall. The text chosen was Psalm 90:12--"So teach me to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." Mr. Kame and three daughters furnished the music for the occasion. At the cemetery a male quartet from Eagle Point sang a most appropriate selection. The large company of sympathizing friends united in singing as a closing hymn, "Shall We Gather at the River?"
Medford Mail, February 14, 1902, page 3




    M. Foley is confined to his bed with an attack of pneumonia at his home east of town. Dr. A. C. Stanley is the attending physician.
    Prof. Wells, Miss Ella Griffith and Miss Edith Dungey, our efficient corps of teachers, of the Gold Hill school, left Wednesday for Jacksonville to take teachers' examination.
    W. E. Darling now resides in the dwelling he recently purchased of T. J. Eastman, in Dekum's addition.
    Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Downing came down from Ashland Tuesday to spend a few days visiting their friends.
    Postmaster Reames and J. C. Hall left Monday for J. Pendleton's farm on Rogue River to hunt ducks for several days.
    The late rains have been playing havoc with the mining ditch and reservoirs in this vicinity. Judge Dufur, Lance Bros., Cook and Sons and the Black Channel people report considerable damage done to their properties.
    H. A. Mears returned Monday from an extended trip to the north, having visited the principal mines in Washington, Idaho and Montana.
Medford Mail, February 14, 1902, page 3


    E. C. Pomeroy, of the Meadows, was doing business here Tuesday.
    J. B. Agner left Wednesday evening on a business trip in the north.
    J. G. Martin, of Table Rock precinct, was here Tuesday trading with our merchants.
    Dr. Chisholm has been absent several days at the bedside of Mr. and Mrs. James Pankey of Sams Valley, who are both dangerously ill.
    WM. Covert returned Sunday from Northern California, after an absence of several months, to visit his son, Vernice, who has been stopping with Judge D. Richards.
    Riley Hammersley came down from the Meadows mining District Monday to spend a few Days looking after his interest here. He reports an increased activity in the mine in that district, which is fast coming to the front as a cinnabar producer.
    H. D. Kubli, chairman of the Republican Central Committee was here Monday and Tuesday interviewing Secretary A. E. Kellogg and arranging for a meeting of the committee. The date decided on was Saturday, March 1, 1902, at 2 o'clock p.m.
Medford Mail, February 21, 1902, page 3




    Mr. Mounts, the stock man of Tolo, is here gathering cattle.
    Wm. Ulrich of Medford, is in our midst recently buying cattle.
    Born, on February 5, 1902, to the wife of Mr. Wm. Houston of Long Branch, a son.
    Mrs. Geo. Stacy has returned home from her visit to Long Branch.
    Quite a number of steers have died on the range from eating that most detestable of all brush, chaparral.
    Snider and Donegan creeks are well traversed since the freshet, by men and boys with fishing gigs and pitchforks.
    Mr. Brown of Brown Bros., who located in our midst last fall, has gone to Los Angeles, Calif., on a business trip.
    Rumor has it that J. G. Martin of Table Rock, a lifelong Republican, will ask for nomination for the office of county commissioner at the coming Republican convention.
    Grandpa and Grandma Myers, pioneers of this section, aged 87 years respectively, have moved to the home of their daughter, Mrs. O. Vincent. These grand old people are getting quite feeble and almost totally blind.
Medford Mail, February 21, 1902, page 3


    Thos. Dungey made Gold Hill a call Friday.
    Joe Dusenberry passed here one day last week.
    The mines are all running full blast since the rain began.
    Mose Higinbotham was visiting at Wm. Blackert's last week.
    Charles Culton was a pleasant caller at T. Dungey's Sunday.
    B. Morris, of Rock Point was the guest of Mr. Cook last Sunday.
    Mr. Childers, of Gold Hill, is prospecting on this Creek this week.
    Mrs. Mary Tayler made a trip to Rock Point and Gold Hill last Friday.
    Mrs. Thos. Pankey, of Gold Hill, was the guest of Mrs. B. Olson last Sunday.
    We are sorry to chronicle the quite serious illness of Miss Gertie Obenchain.
    The roads between Gold Hill and Rock Point are very bad and need attention.
    Geo. Hammersley, the Gold Hill editor, made a trip on this Creek one day last week.
    Mrs. J. B. Dunkin was visiting in Gold Hill last Wednesday, the guest of Mrs. Walters.
    Geo. Satterfield attended the dance at Gold Hill last Friday night and reports a fine time.
    Mr. Haskins and family will leave soon or California for the benefit of their daughter's health.
    Misses Myrtle Ritter, Josie and Myrtle Evans of Hustleville, were the guest of Miss Stella Olson Sunday.
    Bert Martin, of Foots Creek, passed through here one day last week on his way to the Kesterson ranch.
    Miss Hattie Eaton, of Medford, and Misses Bessie and Pearl Vroman were guests of Mrs. Carrie Dunkin last Saturday.
Medford Mail, February 21, 1902, page 5


    Mrs. George Stacy is visiting on Long Branch, the guest of Mrs. Will Houston.
    The little yellow buttercup flower has again made its annual visit--a token of spring.
    Harvey Richardson has secured the contract for carrying the mail from Sams Valley to Prospect.
    Our school board has wisely engaged the services of Miss McIntire to teach our spring term at old Antioch school house, to begin about the middle of March.
    The M.E. Church, South, pastor, Rev. Darby, of Medford, informs his church at this place that it will be impossible for him to fill his appointments here in the future.
    The members of New Hope Baptist Church failed to raise sufficient funds to engage a pastor for the coming year; consequently we will have no preaching at New Hope.
    E. C. Pomeroy, a leading citizen of the Meadows country, called one day last week while en route to Central Point, where his family are now wintering and his children are enjoying the excellent school privileges at that place.
    A heavy downpour of rain began here last Saturday and continued for several days unabated. Snider and Donegan creeks that drain the two small valleys are raging torrents; rails, driftwood, water gates, and in fact everything movable is swept away.
    We are sorry to report the sad accident that befell our young neighbor boy, John Godfrey, last Thursday. He and his brother were returning from Medford with a load of grain when one of the wheels of their wagon struck a stump, throwing the young man out and the front wheel passed over his leg, fracturing it very badly. He was taken to Central Point, where Dr. Hinkle reduced the fracture and he is now resting as easy as can be expected.
Medford Mail, February 21, 1902, page 5




    Mrs. Fred Peninger is visiting friends at Gold Hill this week.
    H. M. Hayes, of Gold Hill, was trading here one day this week.
    Miss Mary Mee spent last week with her sister, Mrs. E. H. Bebb, at Grants Pass.
    Mr. and Mrs. Harry Caton are spending the week with relatives on Evans Creek.
    Mrs. M. C. Morris spent a few days last week with friends in Mound district.
    Mr. Evans, who has been spending the winter in Kansas, returned home last week.
    Mark Applegate was down from the Elk Creek mines the first of the week. He reports prospects very flattering in that district.
    Walter Jenks, of Salem, was here a couple of days this week and bought a few carloads of dried prunes for that market.
    George Messner, of Ashland, and Miss Daisy Stidham, of this place, were married at Jacksonville last Monday and left on the noon train for Ashland, where they will make their home. Their many friends here wish them a long and happy life.
    Wm. Edington and family, who have been spending the winter in Missouri with a view to locating there, returned last Saturday and are now looking for a farm that will make them a home to their liking, all of which is pleasant news to their many friends here.
    There will be a local institute held in the Central Point public school building on March 8, 1902. Supt. J. H. Ackerman will be present during the session, and will deliver a lecture in the evening at 7:30, in the M.E. Church. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the day session and the lecture. The complete program will appear in next week's issue.
Medford Mail, February 28, 1902, page 3


    John Horn returned from Applegate Monday.
    Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Dungey were visiting in Gold Hill Sunday.
    Jack Hays, of Gold Hill, made a business trip to Galls Creek, Monday.
    Born--Feb. 19, 1902, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Flippin, a nine pound boy.
    Byron and Monte Dunkin went to Gold Hill Thursday after supplies.
    We are glad to say that Miss Gertie Obenchain is improving in health.
    The late rains and warm sunshine have brought the fruit trees into bud.
    Our school will commence the first Monday in March; with Miss Lulu Newton as teacher.
    Mrs. Claud Lawrence, who has been visiting on Applegate for some time, has returned home.
    Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Martin and daughter, Miss Bertha, were visiting on this Creek last week.
    The Rock Point School will commence about the 15th of March, with C. Masterson, as teacher.
    D. Walker, of Gold Hill, made a trip to the Gold Standard mine Monday with a load of groceries.
    Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Olson attended the Literary Society at Hustleville last Saturday night and report a fine time, and consider the debate the best they ever heard. The subject for the debate was--"Resolved, that the hen that lays the egg is mother of the chicken."
    W. H. Cain, the druggist, left on Tuesday evening's train for Grants Pass.
    J. J. Houck left Tuesday for Albany and northern points on business.
    The city recorder has notice posted of the city election to be held at this place the first Monday of April.
    Mrs. Cutbreath, mother of the late Mrs. I. E. Deboy, left Tuesday for Missouri to permanently reside with her son.
    George Hershberger, of Glendale, came up on Tuesday's train to look after his mining interest in Willow Springs district.
    Milo P. Ward, the mining promoter, arrived from Portland Monday and is looking after the High Line Ditch Co.'s interests at this place.
    Geo. H. McDonald, who has been interested in quartz mines in this district for the past year, left Monday for the northern California mining district looking up properties for investment.
    Mrs. Anna Andrews and daughter, of Fargo, North Dakota, who have been visiting her old friends Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Vose, the past month left for their home via Portland, Tuesday evening.
    Miss Maggie Tack, of Crescent City, who has been visiting her friend Mrs. W. T. Reames, returned home Tuesday accompanied by Miss Gertie Marhaffer, of that place, who has been spending the winter here with friends.
    S. W. McClendon has purchased the other half interest of the Yellow Jacket, in the Blackwell district, of his brother John, and is putting in permanent building and commenced work in the mine with a crew of six miners, last Monday.
Medford Mail, March 7, 1902, page 3


    We are sorry to report that Grandma Walker is quite seriously ill.
    Men are now engaged cutting brush on the high-line ditch, probably to hold their charter.
    Frank Brown has returned from his trip to Los Angeles, bringing with him his mother and brother.
    Feed on the range is two weeks earlier than many previous seasons and the Upper Table Rock is dotted with stock.
    The old veteran and pioneer road supervisor, Thos. Baily, was in our midst last week looking after his political road supervisorship.
    Young von der Hellen, one of the leading farmers and stock raisers of Butte Creek, was in our midst last week looking for cattle to purchase.
    We are sorry to hear Prof. Jasper Miller being one of the many unsuccessful applicants for a school certificate at the last teachers' examination.
    It was officially announced that the school at Antioch would begin the first Monday in March but the school board met on Friday, Feb. 28th, and decided not to begin until the 20th of March, owing to the bad weather and muddy roads.
    Robt. Dearman, one of our most energetic and prosperous farmers, has returned from his trip to Linn County and is so favorably impressed with the outlook in that section of Oregon that he may exchange his farm here for one in that county.
    The ever resolute and ambitious mail carrier, G. A. Hollenbeck, who has carried the mail continuously for the past eight years on the route from Sams Valley to Prospect, was in our midst a few days last week enjoying a well earned rest. He informs us that his son, Bert, who has been seriously ill for some time, is very much improved.
    March 1st was ushered in as one of those warm-hearted soul-cheering springlike days and the whole Table Rock country seemed to be of a new lease of life and activity. When we listen to the singing of so many spring birds and see the country carpeted with the beautiful yellow flowers we all join in the welcoming the return of spring, the most beautiful season of the year.
Medford Mail, March 7, 1902, page 3


    Mr. Miner was a business visitor in Gold Hill Monday.
    Mrs Nutt, who has been suffering from neuralgia, is better.
    Mr. and Mrs. Nichols were visiting Mrs. Knotts last Sunday.
    Miss Ada Swinden was the guest of Mrs. McDougall last Sunday.
    Mike Foley has recovered from his recent illness we are glad to say.
    Miss Mae Noe was a pleasant caller on Mrs. Higinbotham, Saturday.
    Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor, of Galls Creek, were visiting relatives here last Sunday.
    Mrs. John Simona, of Kanes Creek, is visiting friends and relatives in Grants Pass.
    John Stover, accompanied by Mrs. Chandler o the Braden mine, were doing Medford last Tuesday.
    Bad colds and sore throats are quite prevalent here, now. Several have been laid up with sore throats.
    Mr. Allison is engaged this week hauling lime to Gold Hill, which he has already sold at a good figure.
    Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, of Medford, spent Saturday and Sunday as the guests of Mr. Roundtree and family.
    Fred Brown returned home, from Calif., last week. He reports nearly all the mines closed down and work scarce.
    Mr. Roundtree went up to Ashland last week to consult a doctor in regard to a sore in his mouth which is supposed to be a cancer.
    John Rook, an old and highly respected citizen of Willow Springs, died last Friday and was buried on the following Sunday at Central Point.
    What has become of our road supervisor?  The roads in this district, since the rains, are in a bad condition and should be attended to at once.
    Dr. Ray is making some substantial improvements on the Braden farm in the line of fencing, which when done will add greatly to the appearance of the place.
All the placer mines on Kanes Creek are busy at work with an abundance of water. Messrs. Dodge and Swinden are placer mining on the creek with satisfactory results.
    Mrs. Russel, who has been attending at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Knotts, for the past three weeks, left on Monday's train for her home in Ashland, leaving her sister somewhat improved in health.
    Fred Reese and Tom Sutton, who sold the "Roaring Gimlet" mine last week, have gone to California. The latter will stop at Redding and the former will go as far as Fresno, where he thinks of remaining.
    We are sorry to say that Mrs. Aust Knotts is quite ill at this writing. Dr. Kirchgessner, of Medford, and Dr. Morrill, of Gold Hill are the attending physicians. We hope to soon hear of her entire recovery.
Medford Mail, March 7, 1902, page 5


    F. C. Roberts has returned from a trip to the Dead Indian country.
    Mrs. C. Morris, of Central Point, was the guest of Mrs. and Mrs. Wm. Gregory a few days last week.
    Miss Icy March, of Medford, was the guest of her uncle, Wm. Gregory, and family several days last week.
    Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Moore and children and Miss Ella Clark spent a Sunday recently with Mr. and Mrs. D. Cingcade.
    W. W. Gregory and Lewis and Leroy Smith were among the Stickyites that attended the dance at Phoenix February 21st.
    Mrs. Wright, of Lake Creek, spent a few days recently with friends in this neighborhood. She also made a business trip to Medford.
    Chas. Tull, foreman of the Jackson County Improvement Company's fine Sticky ranch, took a load of hay to the company's camp near Lake Creek the first of the week.
    The Mound school commenced Monday, March 3rd, with Miss Roberta Rippey, of Central Point, as teacher. This is the second term for Miss Rippey, which is good proof of her popularity in this district.
    George Smith, eldest son of J. W. Smith, who has been spending several weeks with his parents, left a few days since for his home at Boise, Idaho. He will stop off at Walla Walla, Wash., to visit his brother, Alfred, and will also visit his youngest brother, John, who has only been a resident of Washington a short time.
    Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Moore and little daughter, Cecil, have returned to their home at Dead Indian, after spending some time with relatives and friends at Central Point. Mrs. Moore also spent several days in Medford with her sister, Mrs. Lawrence Cardwell, who is seriously ill with appendicitis. They visited Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr. Moore's sister, Mrs. D. Cingcade.
Medford Mail, March 7, 1902, page 5


    J. H. Downing left for Ashland Monday on a business trip.
    The youngest son of B. F. Peart has been quite ill the past week.
    Jacob Rodgers and family, of Medford, attended church here last Sunday.
    Mrs. Brown and son, of Antioch, were trading with our merchants on Monday.
    Elder E. Badger, of Ashland, preached to a large audience here last Sunday.
    W.T. Leever, an old and well-known pioneer, is very ill at the old homestead this week.
    E. Laury and son, of Kansas, arrived here last week and will make this place their future home.
    Mrs. W. M. Holmes and children visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown, of Eagle Point, last week.
    R. A. Clark, of Sams Valley, was in town Tuesday. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, accompanied him home.
    Miss Annie Pankey went to Medford Monday to visit her sister, Mrs. Lawrence Cardwell, who is recovering from appendicitis.
    H. C. Kinney, V. A. Peterson and Frank and Warren Mee, of Grants Pass, accompanied by their families passed through here on Monday's train en route to Coles, Calif., where they are erecting a large sawmill.
    Rev. E. B. Lockhart will preach at the M.E. Church next Sunday morning. In the evening Rev. Haberly, of Medford, will conduct the services.
    C. J. Jeffers last week sold his residence, on Manzanita Street, to Mr. Coe, recently from Colorado, and then purchased R. H. Hodge's property on Laurel Street. Mr. Jeffers and Mr. Coe are now occupying their new homes.
    The city election was held here Monday and the following officers were elected: Trustees, J. W. Merritt, W. J. Freeman, C. C. Gilchrist, O. R. Pankey, W. C. Leever; marshal, B. Patrick; recorder, A. S. Jacobs; street commissioner, W. A. Owen.
    The local institute held at Central Point was a complete success in every particular. On account of the illness of Supt. P. H. Daily, A. J. Hanby was elected chairman and Miss Roberta Rippey secretary. After singing of "America," Miss Ella Griffiths presented the subject, "The First Day of School," in a very able manner. Many of the difficulties that a teacher has to contend with were presented and the remedies given. "Difficulties of Grammar," by W. T. Van Scoy, was represented in a clear and logical manner, showing how the difficulties may be made clear. This was followed by an instructive talk on the same subject by Supt. Ackerman. "Primary Work," by Miss Zuda Owens, was followed by an interesting discussion on primary and intermediate work by Prof. Van Scoy, Supt. Ackerman and others. "The Demands That a Teacher Must Meet," by J. Percy Wells, was of interest to all. The subject of "Geography," by Miss Roberta Rippey, showed how that study might be made interesting to the pupil. On account of the absence of G. R. Carlock, the subject of "Language" was presented by Supt. Ackerman. "The Value of Education" was presented by A. J. Hanby, followed by remarks by E. E. Washburn. The last subject on the programs was "How to Use Current Events," by E. E. Washburn. Mr. Washburn showed how the subject of current events might be made one of great interest as well as one of value to the pupil. Supt. J. H. Ackerman made a few general remarks on the subject of "Education." In the evening at 7:30 o'clock, Supt. Ackerman delivered an interesting lecture to an appreciative audience. The following teachers were present at the institute: J. Percy Wells, M. Ella Griffiths, Edith Dungey, J. A. Bish, R. H. Jonas, Maude Downing, Bertha Corum, A. O. Freel, Belle Potter, Frances Barnes, Grace Amann, Lutie Ulrich, Zuda Owens, Flossie Briscoe, Mamie Rippey, Roberta Rippey, Eunice Corum, Mrs. E. Ross, Mrs. Stella Purkeypile, M. E. Roberts, G. H. Samuels, Supt. J. H. Ackerman, Minnie Hockenyos, Gertrude Sutton, May Phipps, Lizzie Ferguson, W. T. Van Scoy, A. J. Hanby, Thora Smith, Ellen Bursell, E. E. Washburn, Mrs. A. J. Hanby, Alma Wilson.
Medford Mail, March 14, 1902, page 3


    I. J. Stacy, of Sams Valley, was doing business here Wednesday.
    Ed Vroman was down from Medford Sunday, calling on his old friends.
    G. E. Nichols, formerly of this place was here the first of the week upon business.
    W. A. Carter and W. T. Reames spent Monday in Ashland, returning by the evening train.
    J. B. Agner returned from Seattle Wednesday after an absence of two weeks on business.
    Robert Wakeman and Charles Owens, of Pleasant Creek, were here the first of the week, after a load of supplies.
    Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Eastbrook visited their friend, H. T. Coffin, at his mine on Galls Creek, several days last week.
    I. Humason was down from Medford for a few days attending A. P. Eastbrook's drug store during his absence. He returned to Medford Sunday.
    District Deputy Grand Master C. L. Reames was down from Jacksonville Monday evening visiting officially the A.O.U.W. Lodge at this place.
    Major Andrus, superintendent of the Bill Nye Mine, accompanied by his wife, came in on the evening train Saturday from Medford , and left the next day for the mine to spend a few days.
Medford Mail, March 14, 1902, page 3




    Will Davis went to Medford Monday to do trading.
    Rev. Farrer, of Klamath Falls, preached at Antioch last Sunday morning and evening.
    Mr. Childers, of Medford, was here one day last week en route to his farm in the Meadows with a few cattle.
    We are sorry to report two of Mr. G. W. Stacy's children confined to the house with a severe attack of sore throat.
    We are officially informed that Miss McIntire, of Medford, has concluded not to teach the district school at Antioch.
    Miss Clara Richardson, who has closed a very successful six months term of school at Eagle Point, has returned to her home at Beagle.
    Dr. Shearer, of Medford, passed here Saturday en route to the Meadows to see Mr. Gardiner, who has been quite ill, but is now much improved.
    Robt. Dearman, of Table Rock, has exchanged his farm here for one in Linn County. We are loath to part with these good people, but our loss is Linn County's gain and a very valuable acquisition to their community.
Medford Mail, March 14, 1902, page 5


    W. K. Price was over from Tolo on Tuesday on business.
    C. C. and  J. R. McClendon spent several days at Hornbrook, Calif. last week on business.
    Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peninger left Monday for their mine on Sardine Creek, to spend a few days.
    The city council has granted a franchise to J. J. Houck and his associates to put in an electric light plant in the corporate limits.
    Ed. R. Cardwell is disposing of his interests in Sams Valley and will leave about May 1st for Klamath County to engage in the stock business.
    Died--at the family home on Kanes Creek, Friday, March 14th, Rebecca, wife of B. A. Knotts, age sixty-two years. Interment was made in the Rock Point Cemetery.
    W. T. Hutchison and family, of Indian territory, arrived here last week and will make this place their future home. Mr. Hutchison is a brother-in-law of S. C. Tweedy of this place
    Capt. Ed W. Kellogg stopped off in Gold Hill a few days this week for a visit with his son. A. E. Kellogg. The Captain had been spending the winter in Medford and was on his way to his home in Grants Pass.
    The mass meeting held at the town hall March 13th put up a full ticket for the town election to be held April 1st. The nominations made were as follows: councilmen, A. C. Stanley, W. H. Cain, Sr., C. E. Young, A. E. Kellogg and S. C. Tweedy; recorder G. R. Hammersley; marshal,  J. W. Hays, Sr.
Medford Mail, March 21, 1902, page 3


    Old Antioch school district is still without a teacher.
    What little hay that is left over is selling at $10 per ton.
    Miss Clara Richardson, of Beagle, has entered the Academy at Medford.
    We are officially informed that men are wanted for work on the High Line Ditch.
    The early spring chicks can be seen and heard but are much too young for table use.
    Prof. Jasper Miller has accepted a position as teacher in the Meadows school district.
    Hon. J. W. Merritt has had his drove of sheep moved from the old Curry place to the desert pasture.
    The land deal that was spoken of last week, between Mr. Dearman and Mr. Ireland, has been called off.
    Mr. and Mrs. John Houston and babies, of Longbranch, are visiting Grandpa and Grandma Houston of Beagle.
    Master Carl Martin, who has had quite a severe attack of the grippe, is much improved at this writing.
    Flocks of sandhill cranes are making their annual visit. Flying quite low over Table Rock, they make an excellent target for the hunters.
    G. W. Stacy, of Beagle, has opened a blacksmith shop on the Coleman place where he is prepared to accommodate the farmers and traveling public.
    G. W. Stacy's two little girls, Flora and Dessa, who were so seriously ill with severe sore throats, are convalescent. Mrs. A. D. Houston is prostrated with a similar affliction.
    Our pioneer postmaster, M. A. Houston, is making some substantial and quite necessary repairs and improvements on the old home place which materially changes and improves the surroundings.
Medford Mail, March 21, 1902, page 3


    Dr. Hinkle made a business trip to Medford Monday.
    Mrs. W. W. Edington has been quite ill the past week.
    Mrs. Roberts left for California Monday to visit relatives.
    Born--March 23, 1902, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Hawk, a son.
    W. T. Moore, of Big Butte, is visiting relatives here this week.
    Daniel Jones has sold his farm near town and purchased the Myers place.
    Dr. Kirchgessner, of Medford, made this city a professional visit Sunday.
    Mesdames I. J. Purkeypile and J. E. Ross visited relatives at Ashland last Sunday.
    Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Pomeroy, of Spikenard, spent a couple of days here this week.
    James Wilson left for Coles, Calif., the first of the week, to work in a lumbering camp.
    Mrs. E. Pleasant has just received a large consignment of millinery goods. All are invited to attend her Easter opening on Saturday, March 29th.
    Sherman Moorehouse and family arrived here last week from Pagosa Springs, Colorado, and will make their home here. Since their arrival their daughter has been very ill with pneumonia, but is now much improved.
    B. W. Harnish, of Ledgerwood, South Dakota, accompanied by Mrs. S. H. Harnish, a daughter-in-law and her children, arrived here Monday night and will locate at Eagle Point. His son, S. H. Harnish, will arrive with a carload of household goods and livestock during the coming week. Mrs. H. is a daughter of Rev. Moomaw, of Eagle Point.
    S. A. Swanson arrived last Saturday night from Hasting, Minnesota, to assume charge of the Snowy Butte shops at this place, as foreman. His family will arrive later. For the past six years Mr. Swanson has been foreman of Estergreen's Carriage Works at Hastings, and he brings the best of recommendations as a superior workman, a skilled mechanic and good citizen. The Snowy Butte shops are preparing for a big run this summer.
Medford Mail, March 28, 1902, page 3


    J. M. Wagner was down from Ashland Wednesday on business.
    Dr. James Braden returned Sunday from Irvington, Ind., and will spend the summer here.
    Prof. C. R. Biederman and Riley Hammersley left Wednesday for the Meadows mining district.
    W. Edington, of Central Point, has purchased the Cardwell farm, in Sams Valley consideration $4500.
    Rev. Haberly is conducting revival services nightly at the M.E. Church since last Sunday's regular services. His sermons are well liked and quite well attended.
    Atty. John Harvey, formerly of this place, arrived from California the first of the week and is spending a few days visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Harvey.
    The Republican primaries held at this place was very actively contested by the two factions here. The result was a compromise delegation about evenly divided and the best of feeling in camp over the contest. The following delegates were elected:  W. H. Cain, R., C. Vroman, C. E. Young, W. T. Reames, and Riley Hammersley.
Medford Mail, March 28, 1902, page 3




    Mr. Lame made a business trip to Gold Hill last Tuesday.
    Henry Nutt is hauling quartz from the Gimlet mine to Gold Hill.
    Elmer Nichols is confined to the house with a very bad sore throat.
    I. Householder and family were guests at Mr. Brown's last Sunday.
    The Dardanelles school will commence next Monday, March 31st.
    Mr. Winders has completed his contract for cutting wood for Mr. Miner.
    Mrs. Roundtree and daughter, Miss Ellie, were visitors at Mrs. Swinden's last Thursday.
    Mrs. Russell, who is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Taylor, of Galls Creek will soon leave for Ashland.
    The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Higinbotham, who has been quite ill, is improving, we are glad to say.
    Noe Bros., who have the Birdsey ranch rented, are having some very rich ore milled at the Humason quartz mill near Gold Hill.
    Mr. and Mrs. Purl Bean and children, accompanied by Miss Ethel Brown, left on Monday's train for California, at which place they will remain. Mr. Bean has mining property near Henley, which he intends to develop this summer.
Medford Mail, March 28, 1902, page 5


    J. G. Martin made a trip to Central Point one day last week after seed wheat.
    Miss Boone, of Medford, has been engaged to teach the Antioch school which commences Monday, March 31st.
    S. H. Glass is at the bedside of his son-in-law, Ralph Dean, of Willow Springs, who is reported to be seriously ill.
    The Republican primary was held here Saturday pursuant to the call. John Nelson and Wm. Martin were chosen as delegates to the convention.
    It brings back fond recollections of the long years past of your correspondent's boyhood days in webfoot country to hear the grouse hooting in the fir trees of Table Rock.
    F. C. Pomeroy has moved his family home from Central Point, where his children will have the advantage of this district school, which is governed now by Prof. Jasper Miller.
    Our section of the county now wears a wintry appearance with a coating of beautiful snow. This unusual snow storm is quite an unwelcome visitor to the farmer at this season of the year as it retards plowing for some time.
    Mr. Gardner, of the Meadows section, passed here last week on his way to Central Point. He reports that quite a number of the people up his way are still feeding stock, owing to cold and frequent snow storms of late, which causes the feed on the range to be unusually backward.
Medford Mail, March 28, 1902, page 5


    John Ross spent last Saturday in Jacksonville.
    Geo. Owen, of Medford, spent Sunday here.
    Dr. Hinkle made a business trip to Jacksonville Tuesday.
    Born--March 26, 1902, to Mr. and Mrs. Perry Elliott, a daughter.
    Robt. Lewis, of Elk Creek, was in after supplies the first of the week.
    A. Betts, one of Eagle Point's rustling farmers, was trading here this week.
    Mrs. Warren Mee and children, of Applegate, are visiting relatives in this city.
    Rev. E. B. Lockhart, pastor of the M.E. Church here, spent a day in Medford last week.
    Mrs. Theo. Glass, of Sams Valley, was trading with our merchants the first of the week.
    I. B. Williams has sold his fine residence to Sherman Moorehouse, late of Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
    Elder J. B. Lister, of Eugene, evangelist for the Christian Church, preached here Wednesday night.
    P. L. Simpkins and family attended the funeral of the late Mrs. E. J. Wrisley at Medford Wednesday.
    I. G. Shreve, of Evansville, Wis., is visiting his sister, Mrs. N. E. Grieve, of this place. He is greatly pleased with our country.
    Mrs. J. W. Merritt and daughter, Esther, who have been spending the winter in Los Angeles, Calif., returned home on Tuesday.
    J. L. Downing, the Ashland undertaker, was here the first of the week putting in show cases in Dr. Hinkle's undertaking parlors.
    R. H. Hodge and son, Walter, have purchased an orchard near Medford, in the Orchard Home tract. They will care for their orchard and keep their feed mill running at this place.
    There was a large gathering of ladies at Mrs. E. Pleasant's millinery parlor last Saturday at the Easter opening. All concede that she has one of the largest and finest stocks of fashionable millinery ever brought here.
Medford Mail, April 4, 1902, page 3

    Hayes brothers made a trip to Central Point this week.
    Oscar Rodgers has gone to the Fish Lake Ditch to work.
    Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Glass and son, Orrin, visited Medford Monday.
    Clarence Case has returned home after spending a week at the county seat, as a juror.
    Miss Briscoe, of Central Point, opened school Monday in the Chaparral school house.
    There seems to be much of a general interest taken among the farmers of this locality in raising fruit, hogs and poultry.
    John Vincent, son of Mrs. O. Vincent of Upper Table Rock, is confined to his bed with a bad spell of la grippe. Dr. Chisholm, of Gold Hill, is the attending physician.
    J. G. Martin visited the county seat on the 29th inst. interviewing our next sheriff and visiting the Republican county convention.
    Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Stacy and children started for Medford Monday and expect to be gone for several days. They will combine business and pleasure by visiting relatives and friends while in that vicinity.
    Mr. Childers, of the Meadows, passed Monday with a very valuable sick mare, en route to Medford, for a veterinary surgeon. He got no further than Jack Montgomery's place, on the desert, when the animal became suddenly worse. The surgeon was sent for but could do nothing to save the animal.
Medford Mail, April 4, 1902, page 3




    Mrs. S. S. Aiken and Miss Maud Boothby, both of whom have been quite ill, are slowly improving.
    Stan Aiken and McDonald Perdue represented Flounce Rock precinct at the Republican County Convention.
    Harry Bush has returned from a few weeks' visit in Klamath County. He is now very busy improving his homestead.
    Miss Oma E. Crockett, of Ashland, has just closed a very successful six months' term of school here. Frankie Aiken has received a public school diploma.
    We have received inquiries from several homeseekers in regard to this locality, and there are good indications that the population of Flounce Rock precinct will increase considerably before the close of the season.
    Nelson Nye has purchased a stump puller of the most improved pattern. With the aid of this machine Mr. Nye intends to bring under cultivation several acres of good land now more or less covered with brush and small timber.
    John McClanahan has finished feeding at the Red Blanket and driven his stock to the home ranch on Rogue River. While staying here John got acquainted with all the Prospect people, who are now saying he is a very nice young man to meet.
    A petition is being circulated calling for mail service to accommodate the settlers residing between the mouth of Elk Creek and Prospect via Elk Creek and the R. W. Gray ranch. There are a good number of people living along the proposed route and room for many more. They are certainly entitled to the mail service.
    Snow is all off here but there is from six to eight feet on the mountain and the road to Fort Klamath is not likely to be open before June. We have had more than enough stormy weather during March but it has not been very cold. Grass is growing nicely on the range and most of the stock has been turned out. After a few bright days spring plowing will be in order.
Medford Mail, April 4, 1902, page 5


    Wm. Stockham, of Tolo, was trading here Monday.
    T. J. Kelsoe, of Eagle Point, was in after supplies Monday.
    Bird Johnston, of Beagle, was trading here one day last week.
    James Kincaid, who has been quite ill the past week, is improving.
    Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rogers, of Medford, spent Saturday in our city.
    Joseph Geppert, of Big Butte, was in after supplies the first of the week.
    Mr. White, the timber locator, of Prospect, spent Tuesday in Central Point.
    Mrs. Barney Olsen and daughter, of Gold Hill, were trading here the first of the week.
    L. B. Peart and Thos. Cingcade are at present employed on the Fish Lake Ditch.
    The Southern Pacific Company's painting crew is here this week painting the depot.
    Miss Mamie Rippey commenced a term of school in the Lone Oak district last Monday.
    P. W. Olwell, who has been spending the winter at Tucson, Arizona, arrived home this week, much improved in health.
    Ringer & Tryer, the painters, have finished painting Dr. Hinkle's drug store, which presents a much improved appearance.
    Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gay, of Portland, are spending the week with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gay, of this city.
    I. F. Williams has moved the building formerly owned by J. H. Kincaid from Manzanita Street to Pine Street, and will fit it up for a confectionery store.
    Mr. and Mrs. Royal Brown, Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Officer, Mrs. O. P. McGee, Mrs. Frank Brown and Miss Mattie Taylor, of Eagle Point, were in town Tuesday on their way to Ashland to attend the Emma Nevada concert.
    Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Lowell, of Ohio, are visiting J. M. Gibson and family. Mrs. Lowell and Mrs. Gibson were old schoolmates in Ohio. After returning home, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell will remove to Atlanta, Georgia, to make their future home.
Medford Mail, April 11, 1902, page 3




    Miss Porter, of Table Rock, opened school at Mound district Monday.
    The continued late rains greatly interfere with spring seeding and gardening.
    We are sorry to report the serious illness of Mr. and Mrs. John Houston's little daughter, Ida.
    John Gregerson, a prosperous farmer of Beagle, made a trip to Central Point Monday, after grain.
    Mr. and Mrs. Askew, of Willow Springs, are paying Mrs. Askew's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Glass, a short visit.
    A remarkably light vote was cast in the Democratic primaries on the 3rd inst. J. Rodgers and D. A. Houston were elected delegates to the convention.
    The Brown brothers, late arriving from California, have leased thirty acres of land from G. W. Stacy, of the Coleman ranch, and will plant it to corn and sugar cane.
    Grandpa Stacy is prostrated with a severe attack of pneumonia. Dr. Chisholm, of Gold Hill, is the attending physician. We are glad to report him some easier at this writing.
    Miss Boone, our very efficient school teacher, has taught one week of her school and the pupils and patrons are well pleased with her method of teaching and we predict a bright future and a successful term of school.
    Prof. Jasper Miller, who is engaged in teaching the Meadows school, called Monday en route home from the Democratic County Convention. He reports everything passed off harmoniously and a stronger and more popular ticket could not be placed in nomination.
Medford Mail, April 11, 1902, page 5


    Miss Terrill, of Talent, spent Tuesday in our city.
    Miss Zuda Owens spent Saturday with friends in Medford.
    W. F. Freeman received a carload of buggies last week.
    Robert Lewis, of Elk Creek, came in after supplies last week.
    Thomas Herriott spent Sunday at his home in Applegate.
    Dr. J. Hinkle is lying dangerously ill at the family home.
    Miss Lilly Newman, of Eagle Point, was trading with our merchants on Tuesday.
    J. W. Merritt and Cranfill and Robinett each unloaded a carload of sugar last week.
    Dr. Hinkle received the first consignment of furniture for his new furniture store Monday.
    Mr. Matney, who lately moved into the Freeman house on Laurel Street, is dangerously ill.
    Mrs. S. W. McClendon, of Gold Hill, spent last week with her mother, Mrs. Arthur Wilson.
    Mrs. Warren Mee and Miss Mary A. Mee spent a couple of days with relatives on Applegate this week.
    Arthur Wilson, a well known citizen and old pioneer, died at the family home Monday night of blood poison. He leaves a wife and family of grown-up children to mourn his loss.
Medford Mail, April 18, 1902, page 3


    Grandpa Stacy is convalescent.
    Wm. Jones, one of our leading citizens, is confined to his bed.
    Mr. and Mrs. Dearman were trading in Central Point this week.
    Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Richardson, of Beagle, made a trip to Medford Tuesday.
    Thos. Bailey, our next road supervisor, is in our midst--the right man in the right place.
    Childers brothers, cattle men from the Meadows, passed through Tuesday en route to Medford.
    Two scholars from adjoining districts are attending Antioch school, Miss Pearl Buss and Mr. Ireland's son.
    Miss Clara Richardson, one of our leading school teachers, has returned home from the Medford Academy.
    The Upper Table Rock on the north side can show a greater number of sweet scented wild flowers than a botanist could name.
    Theodore Glass and family visited Central Point Tuesday. Mr. Glass extended his trip to Medford to consult a physician regarding his health which has not been the best of late.
    Mrs. J. G. Martin and son, Carl, took the train Tuesday from Gold Hill for Deep Creek, Wash., where they will visit Mrs. M.'s relatives she has not seen for thirty years. Their many friends join in wishing them a safe and pleasant trip. They will be absent for about two months.
Medford Mail, April 18, 1902, page 3
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    Mrs. A. E. Kellogg visited relatives in Grants Pass several days this week.
    Joe Cox and Taylor Bailey are over from Kirby visiting friends for a few days.
    Master Merle Kellogg is down from Medford this week visiting his father, A. E. Kellogg.
    I. J. Stacy, an old resident of Sams Valley, is fast improving from his late attack of pneumonia.
    H. D. Kubli came down Tuesday evening and is looking after his mining interests on Galls Creek.
    Dr. E. P. Dixon, late of Newberg, Oregon, has located here permanently and will practice dentistry.
    Walter Chaney left last week for Portland, where he goes to accept a position as stenographer for a well-known firm of that city.
    Peter Meyers and Moses Gryson, of Toledo, Ore., are here looking over mining property in this district with the intention of investing and locating here with their families.   
    Riley Benedict, an old pioneer of Applegate, was visiting friends here last week.  It has been some years since Mr. Benedict was in this section of the country and he was wonderfully surprised at the growth of Gold Hill and the improvement of the surrounding country.
    The annual city election held last Monday resulted in the following candidates being elected:  Dr. A. C. Stanley, W. H. Caine Sr., C. C. McClendon, C. E. Young and A. E. Kellogg, councilmen; G. R. Hammersley recorder; J. W. Hays Jr., marshal.  The new council met Tuesday morning and organized. Dr. A. C. Stanley was elected president; J. L. Hammersley was appointed city attorney, and  J. E. Harvey treasurer for the ensuing year.
Medford Mail, April 18, 1902, page 5


    Mrs. Birdsey, who has been sick, is better we are glad to say.
    Mrs. Foster and children were the guests of Mrs. Nichols Monday.
    Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nichols were Medford business visitors last week.
    Dave Noe left last Sunday for Washington where he expects to locate.
    Effie Roundtree was the guest of Miss Householder Saturday and Sunday.
    Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Higinbotham were the guests of Robert Swinden Sunday.
    Miss Rosie Roland was visiting in Gold Hill Sunday as the guest of Miss Carrie Cary.
    Miss Ada Swinden was visiting friends and relatives on Kanes Creek one day recently.
    The Dardanelles school is progressing nicely under the efficient management of Miss Floy McNeil, of Gold Hill.
    Mrs. Lulu Darling, of Gold Hill, spent Monday on Kanes Creek as the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noe.
    From the indications of the fruit blossoms there will be an abundance of fruit this year if Jack Frost does not put in his appearance.
    Bob Swinden, of Gold Hill, and Will Reames, of Jacksonville, are engaged in prospecting near the latter place with satisfactory results.
    Messrs. Haskins and Dixon, of Gold Hill, were visiting the Gimlet mine Monday. They commenced drawing the water out of the mine last week preparatory to going to work with quite a force of men.
Medford Mail, April 18, 1902, page 5


    L. Reed spent Sunday with Medford friends.
    W. J. Gregory and L. Grigsby were sent as delegates to the Democrat convention.
    Miss Nellie Roberts has returned from a visit with friends in Sams Valley and Gold Hill.
    Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Turpin spent a few days last week with their daughter, Mrs. Chas. Milligan, of Medford.
    C. E. Tull has returned to the ditch company's ranch, after hauling a load of hay to their encampment, near Brownsboro.
    La grippe has again made its appearance in our neighborhood and quite a few are numbered among its victims, but none are serious yet.
    W. T. Moore, who has been visiting relatives in Central Point, Eagle Point and on Big Sticky for some time, has returned to his home in the Dead Indian country.
    Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Smith and little daughters, Ethel and Esther, of Medford, have returned home after a short visit with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith.
    Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith entertained a few friends and relatives on Easter Sunday. A bountiful repast was served to which all did ample justice, after which a pleasant afternoon was spent in social converse.
Medford Mail, April 18, 1902, page 5


    Dr. Emerson, of Medford, spent Tuesday in our city.
    Dr. J. Hinkle, who has been very sick, is still very low.
    Born--April 19, 1902, to Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hefling, a son.
    Mrs. Warren Mee and children are visiting relatives in Ashland.
    Nelson Nye, of Prospect, was in after supplies the first of the week.
    Wm. Carey, Gold Hill's energetic furniture dealer, spent Tuesday in town.
    Miss Martha Cardwell is lying very ill at the home of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Nichols.
    Mrs. S. S. Aiken, of Prospect, who has been spending a few weeks here, returned home last week.
    Warren Mee, of the Hilt Sugar Pine Co., of Coles, spent a couple of days here last week with his family.
    Robt. Williams and Mr. Keizer have gone to Douglas County to trap terrapins for the San Francisco market.
    Mr. Schroder and family left on Sunday evening's train, for Nebraska, where they go to make their future home.
    Thos. Leever, assistant superintendent of the Golden Jubilee mine, near Carville, Calif., is here visiting relatives.
    Jacob Rogers and family have taken possession of their new home, which they purchased of Mr. Schroder last week.
    Mrs. D. J. Stidham and her daughters, Miss Bertha and Mrs. Messner, of Ashland, visited relatives here this week.
    There will be a dance at the hotel hall on May 1st, and the W.R.C. will give an ice cream social and maypole exercise at the G.A.R. hall the same evening.
    Guy Stockam, the five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stockam, died at the family home at Tolo, on Sunday, April 20th, of tonsillitis. The parents have the sympathy of all in this their sad bereavement.
    While Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Ashworth were driving in town Sunday their horses became frightened and ran away. One of the lines broke and the occupants had to jump to save themselves. After running at breakneck speed the full length of Main Street they landed against an oak tree. Mr. and Mrs. A. escaped with a few bruises.
Medford Mail, April 25, 1902, page 3


    Smith Bros. have sold their mining interests here and will leave in a short time for Newberg, Oregon, to engage in the livery business.
    G. F. Vose has disposed of his residence property here to Mr. Gregison, of Newport, Oregon, who will soon move to Gold Hill to reside permanently.
    Surveyors J. S. Howard and W. F. Hunter have been engaged with a crew of men running lines and platting the mining property for C. R. Ray.
    Joseph L. Hammersley has received official notification of his appointment of postmaster at this place, which was made on the 15th last, vice W. T. Reames resigned.
    Captain Levensworth and associates have received three car loads of lumber in the last few days from the north. They recently purchased the Lane and Nellie Wright mines, two miles southeast of here, and are erecting a five-stamp mill on the properties and have a large crew of men working in the mines.
    W. H. Peninger, the efficient road supervisor of Willow Springs district, deserves much credit and has the thanks of the Gold Hill people for the able manner in which he has had the road on Blackwell Hill leading into Gold Hill graded. This section of road lies between the two districts of Gold Hill and Willow Springs and has been sadly neglected heretofore. Isaac Householder, the supervisor of this district, is having some very effective work done on the roads in this district.
Medford Mail, April 25, 1902, page 3


    Mrs. John Smith is on the sick list.
    The click of corn planters is once again heard.
    Jeff Oden was at Grants Pass the first of the week.
    There is a great deal of sore throat in this vicinity.
    Dave Smith was visiting on Evans Creek last week.
    The Evans Creek saw mill will commence sawing the first of May.
    Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Patton were the guests of Mrs. John Smith Sunday.
    A reception was given by the Misses Grace and Ruby Bedford at their home near Woodville last Friday evening. Miss Ruby received the guests and the time was most pleasantly spent with music, games and dancing. At eleven o'clock refreshments were served and at a late hour the guests departed with many expressions of gratitude for a most enjoyable time. The following guests were present: Misses Daisy Pitman, Susie Smith, Stella, Ella and Gertie Owings; Messrs. Garfield, George Laws, John Pitman, Frank and Artie Myers, Henry Bedford, Robert and Walter Minthorn, Will and John Owings, Mrs. Owings, Mr. and Mrs. Bedford, Mr. and Mrs. O. Simpson and son, Lucis
Medford Mail, April 25, 1902, page 5


    Jos. Rader, the Democratic nominee for sheriff, was here Wednesday looking over the political situation.
    Miss May Kellogg's friends will be glad to know she is fast improving from her recent illness, at her home in Grants Pass.
    John Ross, of Central Point, came down Wednesday evening. We are informed he is intending to launch in the barber business at this place.
    A. E. Kellogg went to Grants Pass Tuesday upon business, and returned Wednesday, accompanied by his wife, who has been visiting friends there the last ten days.
    The last few days have been extra fine for trout fishing. Many are engaged in trying their hands in landing the speckled beauties. Several anglers have hooked a string of over a hundred in a couple of hours.
    Fred Peninger, who has been operating a placer mine on the north fork of Sardine Creek the past winter, intends to leave soon with his family overland for Idaho. He is becoming affected with lung trouble and his doctor advises a change of climate.
    Horse buyers have been buying a good many teams at this place for the Grants Pass lumber district. Several fine teams have changed hands here the last few days at handsome figures, and still more are wanted. The demand is for horses weighing 1400 pounds and over.
Medford Mail, April 25, 1902, page 5


    Wm. Jones was in Medford, Monday.
    We all joined in welcoming the warm, refreshing rains of the 18th.
    Wm. Davis, one of the prosperous citizens of Beagle, was trading in Medford a few days since.
    Mr. Childers, of Medford, passed through Beagle Monday en route to his stock farm in the Meadows.
    We are sorry to report the serious illness of Theo. Glass. He is somewhat improved at this time.
    Rev. Hollcroft, a Baptist minister of Medford, will preach at the Antioch school house Sunday, April 27th.
    Mr. and Mrs. Wilhite's youngest son is confined to his bed with pneumonia. Dr. Chisholm, of Gold Hill, is the attending physician.
    Our road supervisor, Thos. Riley, met with quite a serious fall a few days since. While coming home from Jacksonville with Mr. Houston the wagon suddenly ran into a rut, throwing Mr. Riley out and the seat falling on him bruising him quite badly.
    Corn planting has just begun. The feed on the range is excellent and stock is improving rapidly. The orchards are clothed in the white blossoms of the early varieties of fruit and represent a most beautiful and inviting appearance and the prospects are bright for a full crop.
    Bert Case, who has been engaged in the livery and feed business for the past four years in Roseburg, has disposed of his business and is at present stopping with his mother, Mrs. Case, of this place, while he seeks another location. He informs us that he will visit California with a view of locating there.
    John Jones, the Republican candidate for constable in the Table Rock district, will soon begin a canvass. Mr. Jones is well and favorably known to the voters of this district and is a wide awake young man and will make a good officer, and we predict a rousing majority for him in the coming election.
Medford Mail, April 25, 1902, page 5


    Ira Love, of Spikenard, was in town Wednesday.
    J. W. Warner, of Trail, was in after school books Tuesday.
    Miss Cora York, of Applegate, is visiting relatives here this week.
    Allen Strickland, of Tolo, is furnishing this market with fish.
    Rev. E. B. Lockhart will preach in the M.E. Church here Sunday.
    Dr. Hinkle, who has been very ill for the past three weeks, is still very low.
    Mr. and Mrs. John McDonough, of Klamath County, are visiting in this section.
    J. W. Hicks and family left for Marysville, Calif., the first of the week, to spend the summer.
    W. S. Eachus will leave for Coles, Calif., this week to do carpenter work for the Hilt Sugar Pine Company.
    Mr. and Mrs. S. W. McClendon, of Gold Hill, spent the week here helping take care of the late Ira Perry.
    Jas. Ringer, who has been doing several jobs of paper hanging and painting, left for Eagle Point on Wednesday.
    Warren Mee, of the Hilt Sugar Pine Co., came over this week and moved his family to Coles, Calif., where they will reside.
    Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cary, of Gold Hill, with their adopted daughter, Miss Cassie Perry, were here the first of the week, at the bedside of Ira Perry, during his sickness and death.
    A. C. Parker and family, accompanied by Mrs. P.'s sister, Miss Lizzie McDowell, took Monday's train for the East. Mr. Parker will stop off in Colorado to look for a location and the ladies will journey on to Illinois and visit relatives in the meantime. Their many friends here wish them health and prosperity wherever they go.
    Ira Walter Perry, adopted son of Mrs. Arthur Wilson, died at the family home April 28th with diphtheritic membranous croup, after only a few days' illness, aged twelve years, seven months and four days. This is a very sad bereavement to Mrs. Wilson, who lost her husband by blood poisoning just two weeks ago, and now this is doubly hard to bear. Ira will be greatly missed by his teacher and schoolmates whom he associated with every day as well as by the near relatives. He asked to be let look at his teacher and schoolmates go by from school only a few minutes before he died. Mrs. Wilson and his sisters have the sympathy of their many friends in this their sad hour of affliction.
Medford Mail, May 2, 1902, page 3


    Sheriff Orme was here Wednesday on official business.
    Capt. Leavenworth received a carload of machinery for the new quartz mill on the Nellie Wright Mine, in the Blackwell district, two miles southeast of here.
    W. E. Kellogg, chairman of the Republican County Central Committee was at Ashland and the south end of the county for several days during the week on political business.
    The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs celebrated the anniversary of Odd Fellowship Saturday evening, at this place by rendering a well arranged program to a large number of invited guests, who later retired to the banquet hall and enjoyed a sumptuous feast. Among the toast makers were Hon. W. A. Carter, J. L. Hammersley and Prof. J. Percy Wells.
Medford Mail, May 2, 1902, page  3




    Spring seems to be here at last.
    Peter Denee was visiting in Woodville Sunday.
    Evans Creek is flooded with eastern land buyers this week.
    Wm. R. Patten was in Grants Pass upon business last week.
    Frank Meyers has been on the sick list but is much better now.
    We once more see the banks of Evans Creek lined with fishermen.
    Ed Thompson, the Wimer merchant, was in Grants Pass last week.
    We are glad to say that Mrs. Stimmet is recovering from a several months illness.
    There has been some clear frosty nights during the past week which has injured some of the early fruit.
    Miss Iva Purdin, the Pleasant Creek school teacher, was visiting Medford friends Saturday and Sunday.
    D. Means, of Wimer, will leave for Grants Pass next week where he will haul lumber for the S.P.D. and L. Co.
    Messrs. Janson & Dearmor were in this vicinity last week looking up a location for a saw mill which they expect to operate here this summer.
Medford Mail, May 2, 1902, page 5


    Miss Ada Swinden spent Sunday as the guest of Miss Nina Householder.
    Elmer Higinbotham and family spent Saturday in Medford visiting relatives.
    Mrs. Nutt and Mrs. Percy Knotts were visitors at the school house last Friday.
    Mr. and Mrs. Nutt were transacting business on Sardine Creek last Sunday.
    John Winders left last week for Portland at which place he will remain during the summer.
    Mrs. Reed, of Grants Pass, is at present the guest of Mrs. Flora Chandler, of the Braden mine.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Nichols, of Table Rock, spent Sunday here as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nichols.
    Our efficient road supervisor, J. Householder, is doing some good work on the roads which makes a much needed improvement.
    Robert Swinden is engaged in prospecting in the Blackwell hills, also Elmer Higinbotham is prospecting on Kanes Creek, both with satisfactory results.
Medford Mail, May 2, 1902, page 5


    R. A. Clark of Sams Valley was in after supplies Wednesday.
    Sheriff Orme passed through here Wednesday en route to Eagle Point.
    Dr. and Mrs. J. Hinkle are both very ill at the family home in this city.
    Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Thompson made a business trip to Medford Wednesday.
    I. J. Carson left for the Fish Lake Ditch last week to secure employment for the summer.
    Mrs. S. McClendon, of Gold Hill, is spending the week here with her mother, Mrs. A. Wilson.
    Fred Peninger is offering his household goods for sale, as he will leave soon for Idaho, to locate.
    Rev. Lockhart, nominee for representative on the prohibition ticket, went to Ashland Monday.
    J. E. Ross, who has been suffering with inflammatory rheumatism for some time, is able to be about again.
    W. S. Eachus left Monday for Coles, Calif., where he goes to do carpenter work for the Hilt Sugar Pine Co.
    Mrs. Wm. Hoagland and Mrs. Chas. Hoagland, of Bonanza, who have been visiting relatives here for some time, returned home Tuesday.       
    Jos. Boswell, who has been in Callahans, Calif., for the past several months, arrived home the first of the week.
    There seems to be a false rumor going through the country that our town is having an epidemic of diphtheria, which is not true in the least part. There has only been one case here that any physician could call diphtheria, and that was the case of the late Ira Perry, and he was a child that had always been subject to membranous croup and when he took the two diseases together it was too much for his constitution. Your correspondent has inquired particularly and cannot find even one case of sore throat in town.
Medford Mail, May 9, 1902, page 3


    Wm. Godfrey was trading in Central Point Saturday.
    Miss Clara Richardson has returned to the Medford Academy.
    Mrs. S. H. Glass and son, Elbert, were trading in Medford, Monday.
    Thos. Bailey has begun spring road work on the grade around the Upper Table Rock.
    Dr. Jones, of Medford, attended Theo. Glass again on Friday. He is improving slowly.
    Wm. Stacy and family, of Medford, are visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity.
    Rev. Hollcroft, of Medford, will preach at the New Hope Church on the second Sunday in May.
    Dickison & Son, of Table Rock, are in our midst purchasing cattle, which they report are quite scarce.
    J. B. Welch, the pioneer lumber manufacturer of Meadows, has begun his annual lumber delivery to Central Point.
    F. C. Pomeroy, one of the enterprising citizens of the Meadows, passed through Monday en route home from Medford.
    Miss Boone, the Antioch school teacher, visited home folks near Medford Saturday and Sunday. Miss Pearl Bass accompanied her.
    Corn planting and summer fallowing are about completed and the faithful old work horse is again given his freedom to recuperate on the excellent range and bask in the warm sunshine.
Medford Mail, May 9, 1902, page 3


    The muddy roads are drying fast.
    Mrs. Williams was in Wimer last Thursday.
    Alva Scott has been quite ill the past few days.
    Viola Meyers was on the sick list last week.
    Ed. Thompson went to Woodville Saturday on business.
    Anna Pitman visited the Evans Creek school last Friday.
    Miss Ella Owings was the guest of Ruby Bedford last Thursday.
    The Evans Creek sawmill commenced sawing Monday with a full crew.
    Peter Denee left last week for Grants Pass, where he will haul lumber for the S.P.D. & L. Co.
    Prospects are good for a big apple crop in Southern Oregon this year. It is estimated by fruit growers that there will be fully 90 percent of a crop.
    Henry Lawes received the sad news last week of the death of his son, Artie, who resides in the East. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow.
    The dance given by J. Neathammer, near Wimer, last Thursday night was well attended. Music was furnished by Messrs. Meagley and Shirley. At 11:30 p.m. refreshments were served and at a late hour the guests departed and all report a good time.
Medford Mail, May 9, 1902, page 5


    Mrs. Dennis Dugan is seriously ill.
    The annual wood hauling has begun.
    Lester Rodgers has returned from the Fish Lake Ditch.
    All the sick in our immediate vicinity are convalescent.
    We had a heavy frost on the night of the 26th but no damage was done.
    The Misses Houston, of Trail, are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Houston, of Beagle.
    Mrs. J. G. Martin and her son, Carl, have arrived safely at their destination, Deep Creek, Wash.
    Fred Inlow, who has been stopping with his uncle, Will Davis, has returned to Pokegama to resume work.
    Sanford Richardson and his sister went to Medford Saturday and the Rev. Hollcroft returned home with them.
    Mr. and Mrs. John Houston have returned home, to Long Branch, their little daughter, Ida, being sufficiently able to travel.
    A practice game of baseball was played at Moonville Sunday, between the Gold Hill and Sams Valley nines. Gold Hill was victorious.
    Owing to so much sickness in the neighborhood, Rev. Hollcroft was not greeted with a very large audience at his 11 o'clock sermon. He preached again at 7:30 and proved himself to be a very earnest and interesting speaker.
Medford Mail, May 9, 1902, page 5


    Several of our citizens are having a siege with the la grippe.
    Fred Straub, of Willow Springs, spent Sunday in our city.
    C. E. Pomeroy, of Spikenard, was in our city over Sunday.
    Messrs. Deuel and Hubbs, of Medford, spent Sunday in our city.
    Mr. Ferris is painting and papering Mrs. Cooksey's residence this week.
    R. A. Clark, of Sams Valley, was trading with our merchants one day this week.
    John Williscroft, one of Eagle Point's leading citizens, spent a day here this week.
    H. Corum is painting I. F. Williams' confectionery story and Geo. Ross' dwelling this week.
    Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, of Kanes Creek, were trading with our merchants the first of the week.
    Arthur Boswell, of Callahan, Calif., came home Tuesday to spend a few weeks with his parents.
    J. H. Messner, veterinary surgeon, of Medford, was here on professional business the first of the week.
    Mr. and Mrs. John Ross left for Gold Hill a few days ago, where Mr. Ross will open a barber shop.
    Dr. Hinkle, who has been in a critical condition for the past month, is still very low, we are sorry to say.
    William Carr, of Foots Creek, spent a day days last week with his daughter, Mrs. John Clark, of this city.
    F. R. Moore has bought a lot near the school house and will erect a residence thereon before the summer is ended.
    Miss Ethel Kent left Tuesday morning for Brockway, Oregon, to spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. Samuel Bolsinger.
    Frank Manness, who has leased a farm up Rogue River, came in Monday, and his mother and sisters accompanied him home.
    Mrs. S. W. McClendon, of Gold Hill, who has been spending several weeks with her mother, Mrs. S. A. Wilson, returned home this week.
    Mrs. J. L. Hefling and children, who have been visiting Mrs. H.'s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wright, returned to their home at Merlin a few days ago.
    The many friends of Mrs. S. S. Aiken, of Prospect, will be grieved to learn of her death, which occurred on Monday while she was en route to Central Point to consult a physician. Her husband had started with her on a bed, in a spring wagon, but she died at the Hull farm, on Rogue River. Mrs. Aiken was a very estimable woman, a kind and affectionate wife and mother. She leaves a husband and four children, besides a host of friends, to mourn her loss. The bereaved family has the heartfelt sympathy of all in this their sad hour of trouble.
Medford Mail, May 16, 1902, page 3


    A. Schindler and family made a business trip to Grants Pass Saturday.
    Mr. Palmer and family, of Leland, are visiting J. E. Cox and family this week.
    Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cox and Mr. and Mrs. Palmer spent Sunday in Ashland.
    S. T. Owings returned Wednesday to Medford, after a two weeks' visit with his brother, G. W. Owings, and family.
    Geo. Snudden, of Tolo, who is employed on the section, has moved his family to Woodville.
    Mr. and Mrs. Mark Whipple, who have been visiting relatives and friends here for some time, have returned to their home near Baker City.
    Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Lance, of Foots Creek, were visiting Mrs. Lance's mother, Mrs. E. Stevens, Sunday.
    A. Schindler and family, A. Caley and family and J. M. Whipple and daughter went to Bybee Springs Wednesday.
    Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lynch, who recently sold their property here, left Sunday for Trail Creek, where they will reside.
    Mrs. F. H. Coates, who has been visiting here, left Sunday evening for Portland, where she expects to spend the summer.
    J. M. Whipple and W. A. Carter were out the first of the week registering voters who had not an opportunity to register before.
Medford Mail, May 16, 1902, page 3


    A. M. Haskins and family left Tuesday for Newburg to reside.
    Hon. W. A. Carter spent several days of this week visiting at Salem.
    Wm. Piening came down from Ashland Tuesday to spend a few days visiting friends.
    The family of section foreman Wm. Cook, of the Tolo section, left Monday for Tolo to reside.
    Hon. E. V. Carter came down on Tuesday's train and left the next day for Sams Valley and the Meadows district.
    Mr. Gregison, of Newport, Oregon, arrived Sunday with his family and is now domiciled in the Cook residence on Fifth Street.
Medford Mail, May 16, 1902, page 3


    The grass on the range is good.
    F. Bedford has been ill for several weeks.
    The Pleasant Creek school closed last Friday.
    The farmers are nearly all through planting corn.
    The placer miners of this creek all report a good cleanup.
    J. Neathammer, of Evans Creek, was in Jacksonville Friday.
    Several timber claims have been located on Evans Creek this spring.
    Mrs. Owings and son, William, were in Grants Pass last week upon business.
    Mrs. Steinmetz, who has been in Medford for the past few days receiving medical treatment, has returned home.
    William R. Patton, the lumber hauler, was in Central Point last Monday, where he purchased a new wagon. He will commence hauling as soon as the roads will permit.
Medford Mail, May 16, 1902, page 5


    Mrs. Amick and sister were trading at Central Point Friday.
    Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stacy were trading at Central Point Monday.
    Benj. Ragsdale is now employed by J. B. Welch to drive his four-horse lumber team.
    T. C. Norris, of Jacksonville, was in our midst a few days since, visiting relatives and friends.
    Sanford Richardson and sister were trading in Medford Saturday, as were also D. A. Houston, wife and sister.
    William Bybee, a pioneer citizen of the valley, called Monday while en route to J. B. Welch's sawmill, in the Meadows.
    The Baptist Sunday school still meets every Sunday, through the untiring efforts of its faithful members, which reflects much credit to the district and community.
    Mr. Bailey, our efficient road supervisor, is using the road scraper to good advantage in leveling our rough country roads, much to the convenience and pleasure of the traveling public.
    S. H. Glass and son, Elbert, were trading in Central Point Thursday. The latter continued his trip to Medford after medicine for his brother, Theo. Glass, who still requires very close attention and careful nursing.
    Rev. Hollcroft, of Medford, came out Saturday evening, and on Sunday preached a very able sermon. He announced that Rev. Darby, of the M.E. Church, South, of Medford, wold preach at Antioch on the third Sunday in May, at 11 o'clock a.m., and at Sams Valley in the evening.
    Numerous improvements among many of our neighbors are assured G. W. Stacy will overhaul and rebuild the large barn on the Coleman place, which collapsed two winters ago from the deep snow. He will also build a new dwelling, while many others will build new fences and otherwise improve their farms, giving the county a more prosperous and inviting appearance
Medford Mail, May 16, 1902, page 5


    Mrs. Perry Knotts was a Gold Hill visitor Sunday.
    We are sorry to say that Frank Roundtree is ill this week.
    E. E. Miner was a business visitor at the county seat Saturday.
    Miss Anna Birdsey, of Gold Hill, spent Sunday with her mother, on Kanes Creek.
    Miss Rosa Rowland was visiting in Gold Hill Sunday, the guest of Miss Cassie Cary.
    Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Haff, of the Borden mine, were visiting in this vicinity last Sunday.
    Messrs. Higinbotham and Swinden are engaging in prospecting on Lane Creek, with satisfactory results.
    Mr. and Mrs. Kame and daughter, of Central Point, were visiting friends in this neighborhood last Sunday.
    The dance at Elmer Nichols' last Friday night was a very pleasant affair, although the attendance was not large.
    Elmer Higinbotham and family and Mr. Knotts and son, John, spent Sunday with Mr. Roundtree and family.
    Mr. Johnston, a mining man of this vicinity, left Friday for Portland, where he was called by the illness of his wife.
    Miss Ada Swinden is staying at Mr. Householder's during the illness of Miss Nina, who has been quite ill but is slowly improving.
Medford Mail, May 16, 1902, page 5


    Mrs. Fred Wickman has been quite ill the past few days.
    Joseph Geppert, of Big Butte, spent a couple of days here last week.
    Jesse McFall and family left for Klamath County this week to visit relatives.
    Dr. Hinkle, who has been very ill for several weeks, is some better at this writing.
    Mr. and Mrs. B. Vincent, of Table Rock, was in after supplies the first of the week
    W. M. Bethers, who is employed in a sawmill north of Grants Pass, spent Sunday at home.
    Mr. Swanson left for Coles, Calif. Monday where he goes to do blacksmithing for the Hilt Sugar Pine Company.
    Arthur Boswell, of Callahans, Calif., who attended the Boswelll-Downing nuptials, returned home this week.
    The baseball boys gave an ice cream social at the G.A.R. hall Saturday evening which was much of a success.
    Miss Mary Downing of Ashland spent last week with relatives here and attended the Boswell-Downing wedding Thursday.
    Hon. S. M. Nealon, of Sams Valley, spent Saturday in our city and attended the regular meeting of the G.A.R. post.
    Mrs. Mollie Myers, who has been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Patrick the past three months, left for her home at Salt Lake, Utah, Monday.
    D. W. Knutzen, of Applegate, came over Tuesday and brought a load of household goods to be shipped to Warren Mee, of the Hilt Sugar Pine Company, of Coles, Calif.
    There is diphtheria in the family of A. O. Heatherly, who lives in the east part of town, and it is in a very severe form. They lost one daughter on last Wednesday and three more of their little folks are afflicted with the dread disease, but at this time they are much better. There are no cases in this community except these, and it is to be hoped there will be no more.
    We are called upon the second time within a month to chronicle the death of a dear son in the family of W. J. Stockam, of Tolo. That dread disease, diphtheria, has claimed both Guy and Ray, the only children of this family, as its victims. Little Ray had the disease at the time his brother died, April 20th, and had, to all appearances, recovered. He was up and playing around the house, when suddenly he took very ill with severe pains in his stomach and only lived a few hours, dying May 15th, aged three years, seven months and twenty days. All was done for the little sufferer that kind and loving parents and grandparents could do, but nothing could save him. Many beautiful floral offerings were brought for the grave, and a large funeral cortege followed the remains to its last resting place. Mr. and Mrs. Stockam have the heartfelt sympathy of a host of friends in this their sad affliction.
    The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Downing, of this city, on May 15th was the scene of a very pretty wedding, their beautiful and accomplished daughter, Maude, being united in marriage to Mr. J. E. Boswell. Miss Mary Downing, of Ashland, played the wedding march, which in sweet tones announced the approach of the bridal couple, attended by the groom's brother and sister. The party paused under an elaborate arch of evergreens and flowers, while Prof. W. T. Van Scoy, assisted by Rev. W. B. Moore, performed the ceremony, using the wedding ring. After congratulations the company passed into the dining room and were seated at tables laden with choice viands. The bride and groom received many valuable presents from guests in attendance. The bride is well known as one of Jackson County's best school teachers, and the groom is in business here, where they will make their future home.
    It again becomes the sad duty of your correspondent to record the death of one of our darling girls on May 14th. The death angel summoned from the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Heatherly their beloved daughter, Cecil L., aged 12 years, 4 months. She had only been sick three days with that dread disease, diphtheria, when death came to her relief. This is the deepest sorrow into which this family has yet been plunged. All was done that fond and loving parents could do to relieve the little sufferer, but to no avail. Never was any child's death more sincerely mourned by an entire community. She was a very winning little girl, and to know her was to love her. The flowers contributed by her teachers and schoolmates were a tribute showing the love and respect they had for her. No more for her will the storm clouds of time be gathered to darken life's fair day. Once more the pearly gates swung back, and another bright soul beholds the light of the beautiful city and is welcomed at the pearly portals.
Medford Mail, May 23, 1902, page 3


    May showers are with us.
    Ed Thompson is improving his store.
    Will Owings was in Grants Pass last week.
    We are glad to say that most of the sick are improving.
    W. R. Patton left Evans Creek last week for Grants Pass, where he intends to haul lumber.
    E. V. Carter, Republican nominee for state senator, was on Evans Creek last week.
    The wind went on a wild frolic on Evans Creek last Friday and attained a velocity of fifty miles an hour.
Medford Mail, May 23, 1902, page 5


    George W. Stacy was trading in Central Point today.
    Theo. Glass is improving after a long spell of sickness.
    Mrs. Brown and son were at the county seat Wednesday.
    Wm. Curtis, of the Meadows, passed here on his way to Medford Tuesday.
    This section was quite liberally favored with refreshing showers on the evening of the 15th.
    Mr. and Mrs. Davis, of Asbestos, were paying their mountain home a visit one day last week.
    Mrs. Dennis Dugan is recovering slowly under the careful nursing of Dr. Chisholm, of Gold Hill.
    Miss Porter, the accomplished school teacher of the Mountain district, visited her home Saturday and Sunday.
    Rev. Darby came out from Medford Saturday evening and was greeted with quite a large audience at his 11 o'clock sermon Sunday.
    Your correspondent was a visitor at Antioch Tuesday to witness the Democratic rally. The attendance was small. Mr. Neil, for state senator, Joe Rader, for sheriff, and J. R. Neil were the speakers.
Medford Mail, May 23, 1902, page 5

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