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

    J. E. Enyart of Medford visited our town during the week, on business connected with the formation of a gun club.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 16, 1892, page 3


    The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Jackson County Bank was held at Medford last Saturday, and W. I. Vawter was elected president, Wm. Slinger, vice-president and J. E. Enyart, cashier. The directors for the ensuing year are W. I. Vawter, J. E. Enyart, Wm. Slinger, A. A. Davis and C. H. Pierce. Satisfactory dividend was declared besides passing a creditable sum to surplus account. The small amount of stock yet on standing was entirely taken up by the present leading stockholders and resolutions passed to increase the capital stock as fast as the growth of the valley would justify.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 10, 1893, page 3


    Jesse E. Enyart, of Medford, Oregon, formerly of this city, has been elected cashier of the Medford Bank.
"City News," Logansport Pharos, Logansport, Indiana, February 20, 1893, page 3


    Messrs. J. E. Enyart, M. W. Skeel, J. A. Whitman, M. L. Alford, G. W. Merriman and J. H. Redfield of Medford attended the shoot of the Ashland gun club at the granite city one day last week.
"Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 24, 1893, page 3


    Mrs. J. E. Enyart and daughter Hazel of Medford, Oregon have arrived in this city and will spend several months visiting among relatives and friends.
"Your Name in Print," Logansport Journal, Logansport, Indiana, May 5, 1893, page 8




    The entire community was shocked this week to learn of the sudden death at Chicago of Mrs. J. E. Enyart of this city, who departed in company with a friend two weeks ago to visit in the East and to attend the world's fair. Mrs. Enyart died suddenly on Monday last, and the first reports which reached Medford were to the effect that her death resulted from attack of the cholera. It has, however, been learned since that she died at the home of her mother in Indiana of inflammation of the stomach and bowels. Her grief-stricken husband has the heartfelt sympathy of everyone in this sad bereavement.
"Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 19, 1893, page 3


    ENYART.--May 15 at 8:35 p.m. at the residence of her uncle, David L. Metzger of 1412 High Street, Mrs. Florence Enyart, wife of Jesse E. Enyart, cashier of the bank at Medford, Oregon. Death was caused by congestion of the stomach. Her age was 30 years. Mrs. Enyart had come here to visit only ten days before her death. It was her first visit to Logansport since moving to Oregon 4 years ago. She visited the World's Fair and caught cold from exposure, and died after an illness of three days. It will require her husband at least five days to reach here. He is now on the way, and will probably arrive Saturday night or Sunday forenoon. It will be a very sad trip for Mr. Enyart. The deceased was a daughter of Mrs. Harrison Mitchell of Adamsboro. She was married five years ago, and besides her husband leaves a 4-year-old daughter.
"Deaths," Logansport Times, Logansport, Indiana, May 19, 1893, page 4


    Much sympathy is expressed for Mr. Enyart over the death of his wife at Logansport, Ind. last week. He had but read a letter from Mrs. E. when the telegram arrived announcing her death. Mr. E. immediately started east.
"Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 26, 1893, page 2


    Jesse Enyart, who was called here from Medford, Oregon recently by his wife's death, returned today. His four-year-old daughter will be left in the care of his father and mother at Chicago.
"Reporter Points," Logansport Daily Reporter, Logansport, Indiana, June 3, 1893, page 4




    J. E. Enyart and J. A. Whitman have returned from Portland. They did some good shooting at the state sportsmen's tournament and returned with several prizes.
"Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 14, 1893, page 3


    The recent tournament of the Ashland gun club was a success. J. E. Enyart of Medford won the gold medal, and J. H. Redfield of the same place captured the silver trophy.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 4, 1893, page 3


    P. S. Enyart and wife are en route to Medford, Oregon, to locate.
"Additional Items," Logansport Pharos, Logansport, Indiana, November 11, 1893, page 4


    That cashier Enyart is becoming an adept at "snap shooting" with his Kodak, and that he is getting together a fine collection of pictures. The one wherein he caught four bicycle riders--Ike Muller, Pete Henderson, Day Parker and Mort Fisher--is a fine one and a first-class photo of all the boys. It was caught while they were passing the bank while flying up Seventh Street on their wheels.
"We Hear It Said," Medford Mail, June 15, 1894, page 2




    J. E. Enyart returned from Portland last week weighted down with glory, medals and the coin of the realm--the same being trophies won at the shooting tournament of the Sportsmen's Association of the Northwest. There were forty contestants, from all the cities of the Northwest states and British Columbia. In the several contests Mr. Enyart won eight first prizes, five seconds, seven thirds and one fourth, aggregating in all $75. He shot second for the $350 globe trophy, and in the team shoot for the championship of the Northwest his team won the first prize and Mr. Enyart shot the greatest number of birds in the team. Considering almost any condition of affairs Mr. Enyart did himself proud, but considering that he has had no practice during the past eight or ten months he did himself proud several times. The next shoot will be at Spokane Falls, next June, at which double this year's attendance is expected. At the election of officers Mr. Enyart was made vice president.
"News of the City," Medford Mail, July 5, 1895, page 5


    Jesse Enyart, a former resident of this city, has gained an enviable record as a marksman in the Northwest. He recently won the second prize in the biggest event of the tourney, and clear of expenses carried away over $100 in prize money. He is living at Medford, Oregon, and is president of the Northwest Sportsman's Association.
Logansport Daily Pharos, Logansport, Indiana, July 6, 1895, page 3






    J. E. Enyart returned last week from attendance at the shooting tournament at Walla Walla. He took an active part in the tournament and won a number of prizes, as well as a reputation of being one of the best marksmen in the Northwest. He also visited Spokane and other Washington towns during his absence.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, July 12, 1901, page 6
    On Friday of last week Constable T. W. Johnson left Medford for Coquille City, Oregon, with a warrant in his pocket for the arrest of G. H. Willoughby, who had been located at that place. The warrant was sworn out by J. E. Enyart, cashier of the Medford Bank, and charged Willoughby with forgery.
    Upon information being received by Mr. Enyart, who has been tracking Willoughby for nearly two years, that he was at the above-named place, he at once swore out a warrant and the officers there were notified to arrest and hold him until an officer from Jackson County could reach there. The arrest was made according to instructions, despite the fact that Willoughby insisted that he had never been in Jackson County. Upon the arrival of Constable Johnson in Coquille the identity of the prisoner was established beyond the question of a doubt and he was taken in charge by the constable and the trip to Medford was at once commenced, arriving here on Wednesday of this week.
    There are few Medford or Jackson County people who do not remember Willoughby, who was selling school supplies to the school directors of the different districts of the county a couple of years ago. He did a good business in his line; in fact he did too much business, and trouble he piled up then for himself is now, like the feathered biped, coming home to roost. He was in the habit of selling school supplies to the directors and taking in pay school warrants issued by these directors. These warrants he would afterwards sell to banks or men of means who were looking for money investments. He is now under arrest, charged with forging the names of school clerks and directors to some of these warrants, which, after the signatures had been forged, were sold to various parties in this locality, among them being the Medford Bank and G. H. Haskins. The aggregate amount of the forgeries was something over $200.
    The forgeries were committed in September, 1899. Willoughby left here about holiday time following and since then has occupied various positions in Coos County. He was bartender in Empire City for thirteen months, and at the time of his arrest was training race horses on the track at Coquille City. He is said to have conducted himself in an honest, square way while in that locality, and Constable Johnson says has seemingly made many friends among men of means, who, after the arrest, expressed a willingness to render any assistance which might be necessary. However, the charges preferred against him are of a serious nature, and it is not improbable that a penalty not small in magnitude will needs be paid before the laws of the state are satisfied.
    The prisoner was brought before Judge James Stewart Thursday at 11 o'clock for preliminary examination. He waived examination, and bonds for his appearance at the September term of circuit court were placed at $2000, which he had not secured at the time our paper is put to press. He has hopes of securing bondmen in Coquille and Empire, but it was not expected the amount would be placed at more than $500. If bonds are not secured he will be held by Sheriff Orme until court meets.
Medford Mail, July 19, 1901, page 2


    Mr. and Mrs. L. Barnett, of Logansport, Ind., arrived in Medford Sunday and will visit for a few weeks with friends. They are old-time friends of cashier Enyart, of the Medford Bank. They may decide to locate here.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, July 26, 1901, page 6


    Messrs. Ling & Boardman have but recently finished repapering the interior of the Medford Bank. Aside from this work the woodwork was varnished anew, new linoleum was put on the floors and divers other beautifying touches were made about the place. The general partition arrangement of the establishment has been changed somewhat, and by this cashier Enyart is given an office by himself in which he can transact the business of the bank and not interfere with the assistant cashier's work. The new arrangement adds materially to the convenience of the establishment and at the same time gives the place an appearance that's decidedly metropolitan.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, February 21, 1902, page 7


    Cashier J. E. Enyart was in Albany last week in attendance at the funeral of Mrs. A. M. Cannon, who died in that city last Thursday while undergoing a surgical operation. Mr. Cannon is a brother to the late Mrs. Enyart.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, March 7, 1902, page 6


    The shooting tournament of the Northwest Sportsmen's Association was held at Portland last week, lasting for three days. Cashier Enyart of the Medford Bank participated in the shoot and was among the winners. He was also elected vice-president of the association. The next shoot will be held at Dayton, Wash. in June 1903. Mr. Enyart was made captain of one of the squads, of which there were thirteen, of six men each. There were crack shots from all over the Northwest present, and Mr. Enyart ranked among the first on the list.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, July 4, 1902, page 7


    J. E. Enyart and A. M. Cannon will leave the first of next week for Prospect, where they will join Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Enyart and Miss Hazel Enyart, who have been there for some time, and spend a few weeks upon their homesteads.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, July 18, 1902, page 6


    Anderson M. Cannon, from Albany, and who is a brother-in-law of J. E. Enyart, has decided to become a resident of Medford and will engage in his profession, that of law, with an office probably over the Medford Bank. Mr. Cannon is a bright, energetic-appearing young man and bears a good name at Albany. The Herald, of that city, of July 16, has the following compliment for Mr. Cannon: "Anderson M. Cannon left yesterday for Medford, where he goes to locate for the practice of law. Mr. Cannon is a bright young lawyer and should make a success in his new location.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, July 25, 1902, page 7


    Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Enyart and daughter, of Logansport, Ind., arrived in Medford Wednesday evening, and on Thursday morning, in company with cashier J. E. Enyart, brother of C. A., started for Prospect, near where their parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Enyart, are holding down a homestead. The family has not been together for a number of years--hence this meeting in the tall timber of a Southern Oregon mountain homestead can be aught else than a glad one. H. W. Jackson accompanied the party with a pack of hounds, and while out he will give the Indiana gentleman a chase after bear, deer and cougar. Mr. Enyart has been a government employee in the Logansport post office for the past twenty years.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, August 15, 1902, page 6


    C. A. Enyart and family left last Friday for their home at Logansport, Indiana. Mr. Enyart is a son of Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Enyart and a brother of cashier Enyart of this city.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, September 26, 1902, page 6


    E. D. Elwood:--"No, Enyart and I didn't carry off all the purses at the Roseburg shoot, though we managed to be along near the front row most of the time. Enyart captured one first money, and I got third in another match. We were in pretty fast company, and I consider we did very well. We were treated fine and had a royal good time."
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, October 17, 1902, page 7


    On Monday also articles of incorporation of the Southern Oregon Cider Vinegar Co. were filed with the secretary of state, the incorporators being H. B. Miller, John D. Olwell and Jos. Olwell. At a meeting held the same day, John D. Olwell was elected president, Jos. Olwell vice-president and J. E. Enyart secretary and treasurer. The capital stock of the company was placed at $5,000.
"Vinegar Plant in Operation," Medford Mail, October 24, 1902, page 2


    Tuesday evening C. W. Palm and J. E. Enyart had a pugilistic encounter upon the street near the Rialto cigar store, the outgrowth of a feud of long standing. After mixing [it] up a little, without particular damage to either, the belligerents were separated and agreed to bury the hatchet--for the time being. Wednesday afternoon they appeared before Recorder Toft, pled guilty and were assessed $10 each as a contribution to the city's exchequer.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, August 26, 1904, page 5


    The home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Parson was the scene of a quiet little wedding yesterday afternoon, the contracting parties being Mr. Jesse E. Enyart and Miss Lucretia E. Elliff.
    Only the very intimate friends of the couple knew anything about the event until the ceremony was over; the first intimation that others had was when the cab containing the wedding party drove to the station to take the train for the north.
    The groom has been a resident of Medford for seventeen years and has always been prominently identified with every movement for the advancement of Medford's interests. In 1899 he organized the Medford Bank, which has steadily increased its business until it recently outgrew its capitalization, and is now about to be merged into a national bank with a greatly increased capital.
    The bride is the younger daughter of the late Hardy Elliff, a pioneer of Douglas County. Her home is at Glendale, but she has resided in Medford for the past six months, and has made hosts of friends in that short time by her charming personality.
    Those present at the wedding ceremony were: The Misses Irene Potter and Lucille Hamilton, nieces of the bride; Miss Hazel Enyart, daughter of the groom; Dr. J. F. Reddy and Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Parsons. The latter couple stood up with the bridal pair.
    Rev. W. F. Shields of the First Presbyterian church performed the ceremony.
    Mr. and Mrs. Enyart left on No. 16 last evening for Portland, and will visit Seattle and Victoria, B.C., before returning to their home in this city.
Medford Daily Tribune, March 26, 1906, page 1

    Jesse Enyart, brother of Charles Enyart and cousin to Sheriff W. B. Enyart, left the city early this morning after visiting local relatives and former friends. Enyart, whose home is now in Medford, Oregon, where he has struck it rich since leaving Logansport eight years ago, is in the East to interest eastern capitalists in building a railroad into the Oregon forests. He has interested some local stock but is chiefly working among Chicago and Grand Rapids capitalists.
    Enyart left Logansport with but a few hundred dollars eight years ago and located in the West. Now he is well-to-do and can be considered wealthy. He is cashier of the leading bank in Medford, Ore., and is president of another bank at Gold Hill nearby. He is interested, also, in a number of valuable timber claims.
    The former local man is promoting a lumber railroad to run up to the Rogue River Valley [sic] from Medford. It will be of sixty miles' length only, but its construction will be through mountainous territory. The purpose of its construction is to be an outlet for the timber in the valley through which it passes. Fifteen miles of the line have been graded and constructed to date.
    It is estimated that there are 4,000,000,000 feet of high-grade timber in the forests to be tapped by the Rogue River Valley road. Enyart estimates that it will require 100 years to get all this timber out to the market by taking out one trainload per day. As an example of what the timber is worth, Enyart mentions a particular tree in the valley which, delivered in New York City, would be worth $3,000. Enyart himself has four claims in this valuable territory.
Logansport Journal, Logansport, Indiana, February 5, 1907, page 5


    Lewis Enyart, age 91 years, one of the first pioneers of Cass County, died Sunday morning at 7:00 o'clock at the old farm home which he has inhabited since 1834 located in Clay township four miles north of the city and one-half mile east of the Michigan pike.
    He was the son of Benjamin and Sarah Miller Enyart, and came with them to the home in Clay township when he was ten years of age, and this farm and this house was his home from those days [when] Indians roamed the woods and hills to the day of his death. This farm was transferred to Benjamin Enyart by the United States government, and the deed bears the autograph of Andrew Jackson. Upon the death of the father, Lewis Enyart continued in charge of the home place and remained there to the day of his death.
    He is survived by one brother, Pierce Enyart of Medford, Oregon, and the following nephews and nieces: Chas. A. Enyart and W. B. Enyart of this city; Jesse E. Enyart of Medford, Oregon; B. F. Barnett of Logansport; Mrs. Sarah Davidson of Clay township, Mrs. Sallie Williamson of Chicago.
    The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, from the Bethel M.E. church, conducted by Rev. Burke. Interment will be made in the adjacent cemetery.
Logansport Pharos-Reporter, Logansport, Indiana, February 23, 1914, page 3

    Four-hundred-acre stock ranch for sale. The old Enyart place on Rogue River, the Crater Lake Highway. Stone house, 11 rooms and bath, some furniture, 160 acres bottom land, 120 acres irrigated, 70 acres alfalfa, 10 cattle, 6 horses, 6 hogs, chickens and turkeys. Write or see owner, Gordon C. Giffen, Trail, Oregon.
"Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, August 23, 1917, page 2




ENYART, Jess E. Enyart, 5814 Atlantic Boulevard, real estate broker and resident of Maywood for 18 years, father of Mrs. Hazel Loud of  Bell.
    Services Saturday 2 p.m. at J. A. Coleman's Mortuary & Crematory, 4440 Whittier Boulevard.
"Deaths," Los Angeles Times, November 1, 1940, page 18


Medford Mail Tribune, November 7, 1940, page 15

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