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The Infamous Black Bird Southern Oregon History, Revised


Medford's Chinese Herbalists


Hung Gee Chinese Laundry ad, September 1, 1899 Medford Mail
September 1, 1899 Medford Mail

CHOW YOUNG'S CHINESE MEDICINES will cure rheumatism, asthma, paralysis, sores and private diseases. These remedies may be procured at the store of Wah Chung on A Street, Ashland, Oregon, where they will be sold by the proprietor. Chow Young.
Medford Mail Tribune, January 2, 1910, page 7  This ad ran through March 1, 1910.


CHOW YOUNG'S CHINESE MEDICINES--Will cure rheumatism, asthma, paralysis, sores and private diseases. These remedies may be procured at the Sing Lee laundry, 123 S. Riverside Avenue, where they will be sold by the proprietor.
    Dr. Chow Young has treated several severe cases with his remedies since coming to Medford and has for reference some of the best-known and most intelligent citizens in Southern Oregon. Call on him.
Medford Mail Tribune, March 7, 1910, page 7  This ad ran through August 30, 1910.


295 Second Street, Ashland
Young Chow, 61, born in China, doctor
U.S. Census, enumerated April 21-22, 1910


CHOW YOUNG'S CHINESE MEDICINES--Will cure rheumatism, asthma, paralysis, sores and private diseases. These remedies may be procured at house, No. 241 D and 10th sts., Medford Or., where they will be sold by the proprietor, Chow Young.
    Dr. Chow Young has treated several severe cases with his remedies since coming to Ashland, and has for references some of the best-known and most intelligent citizens in Southern Oregon. Call on him.
    This is to certify that Dr. Chow Young, the bearer, attended me, my trouble being lung trouble and asthma. I am better than I have been for twelve years. I saw the letter written by Judge Hanna and as he recommended the doctor so well, thought I would try him also.--Mrs. St. Louis, Ashland, Or.
    I was afflicted with heart and stomach trouble for many years, and at last ending in a stroke of paralysis, from which no one expected my recovery, and no one knows how I suffered, but at last I got a little better and I heard of one Dr. Chow Young. I took treatment and am well now and can recommend him to anyone who may be sick or afflicted with any of these complaints. I assure you I am well pleased and thankful that I am alive at this time.--Mrs. Mary Niday, Grants Pass, Or.
Medford Mail Tribune, September 27, 1910, page 7  This ad ran, with the later addition of the testimonial below, through December 2, 1910.


    I have been troubled with catarrh for a long time and have tried ever so many treatments of different kinds, and I can say I did not get anything to do me any good until I tried this Chinese doctor, and he has done me a great deal of good, and I think he can cure catarrh.--Mr. Warren Drake, Ashland, Oregon.
This testimonial was added to those above with the ad of October 28, 1910.


WANTED--Position as cook, just came from Frisco. Address "her" [sic] 241 Front Street.
Medford Mail Tribune, October 10, 1910, page 7



WANTED--A Chinaman, first-class cook, came from San Francisco, wants position. Address "Lee," 241 Front Street.
Medford Mail Tribune, October 10, 1910, page 8


DR CHOW YOUNG will cure rheumatism, asthma, paralysis and other diseases. See me at 241 S. Front and 10th streets.
Medford Mail Tribune, December 30, 1910, page 5
 This ad ran through January 22, 1911.


YOUNG CHOW, Chinese Doctor 241 S Front, h same
1911 Medford city directory


DR CHOW YOUNG'S Chinese medicines will cure rheumatism, catarrh, colds, goiters, throat and lung trouble, deafness, paralysis, private diseases and all kinds of chronic and nervous ailments. Stomach trouble, constipation, indigestion, womb and bladder troubles. See me at 241 S. Front St., Medford, Or.
Medford Mail Tribune, January 23, 1911, page 7
 This ad ran through December 26, 1912. On June 29, 1911 the line "Phone Main 42" was added to the ad.


    Medford, Or., Feb. 6, 1911.--This is to certify that about November 1st my daughter was taken with a severe attack of rheumatism which rendered her left arm useless, in fact, it was so near paralyzed that she was not able to move her fingers, but knowing of some of Dr. Chow Young's marvelous cures of long-standing cases of rheumatism, we decided to consult him, in which I am pleased to say [we] made no mistake, as his remedies acted as he claimed they would, and after the third treatment the rheumatic pain entirely left her and she has not had any symptoms of rheumatism since; besides her general health is much improved, and I do not hesitate in saying I believe those afflicted with rheumatism or paralysis will do well to consult Dr. Chow Young, whose house is corner Tenth and Front Street, Medford, Oregon.
A. P. WEISS.           
Medford Mail Tribune, February 7, 1911, page 2  This ad ran, sporadically, through April 2, 1912.


YOUNG CHOW, Chinese Doctor, 241 S Front, res same, Tel Main 42

1912 Medford city directory   Chow Young later spent 1918 through 1926 in Billings and Helena, Montana.


GIM CHUNG
CHINA HERB STORE
    These herbs are a blood tonic. A positive cure for Liver, Lung, Heart, Kidney, Stomach and Bowel troubles. Cures Malaria, Chills and Fever and Rheumatism. A guaranteed cure for Piles. No surgical operation required.
TESTIMONIALS
    I had stomach trouble for years, causing dropsical conditions. After taking eight doses of Dr. Gim Chung's medicine I was relieved of all trouble.
MRS. R. M. BERRIER.
    This is to certify that Gim Chung cured me of the piles after 15 years' standing and can recommend him to anyone afflicted with them.--G. M. Dalrymple, Chico, Cal.
241 S. Front
MEDFORD, ORE.
Medford Mail Tribune, August 5, 1913, page 2   This ad ran through November 1, 1913.


Gim Chung, Chinese doctor, 241 S Front, res same
1914 Medford city directory


Chinese Physician
GIM CHUNG, CHINA HERB STORE--Herb Cures for Earache, Headache, Catarrh, Diphtheria, Sore Throat, Lung Trouble, Cancer, Kidney Trouble, Stomach Trouble, Heart Trouble, Cramps, Chills and Fever, Coughs, Poor Circulation, Carbuncles, Tumors, Caked Breast. No operation. A guaranteed cure for piles, no surgical operation required. 241 South Front St., Medford, Oregon.
Medford Mail Tribune, May 15, 1914, page 7   This ad ran through June 13, 1914.


Chinese Physician
GIM CHUNG, CHINA HERB STORE--Herb Cures for Earache, Headache, Catarrh, Diphtheria, Sore Throat, Lung Trouble, Cancer, Kidney Trouble, Stomach Trouble, Heart Trouble, Cramps, Chills and Fever, Coughs, Poor Circulation, Carbuncles, Tumors, Caked Breast. No operation. Cures all goiters and has sure cure for diphtheria, which only takes half hour. A guaranteed cure for piles, no surgical operation required. 241 South Front St., Medford, Oregon. This is to certify that Mrs. Bertha Remington of Westerlund Orchard had stomach trouble and the doctor said she had dead bone in her jaw and nothing but an operation would save her, so she came to the Chinese doctor and he cured her in two weeks' time. (Signed) Mrs. Fannie Miller.
Medford Mail Tribune, June 20, 1914, page 5


Chinese Medicine
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:--I am free from the rheumatism. You can be the same by taking treatments from Gim Chung, the herb doctor. My rheumatism was so bad that it made me so weak I could scarcely get up when I was down and the pain I suffered one could hardly know unless one had the same disease. I was truly dissatisfied and disgusted with life in my condition and trying to live. Now to my friends that care to be cured and would like to be free, try the herb doctor. He can certainly relieve in a very short time. Very truly yours, Mrs. M. L. Kole. Gim Chung, China Herb Store, 241 South Front Street, Medford, Ore.
Medford Mail Tribune, July 23, 1914, page 5   This ad ran through August 4, 1914.


Gim Chung, China Herb Store
Herb Cures for Earache, Headache, Catarrh, Diphtheria, Sore Throat, Lung Trouble, Cancer, Kidney Trouble, Stomach Trouble, Heart Trouble,  Chills and Fever, Cramps, Coughs, Poor Circulation, Carbuncles, Tumors, Caked Breast, Cures all kinds of Goiters--NO OPERATION
    To Whom It May Concern: I am free from the rheumatism. You can be the same by taking treatments from Gim Chung, the herb doctor. My rheumatism was so bad that it made me so weak I could scarcely get up when I was down, and the pain I suffered one could hardly know unless one had the same disease. I was truly dissatisfied and disgusted with life in my condition and trying to live. Now to my friends that care to be cured and would like to be free try the herb doctor. He can certainly relieve in a very short time. Very truly yours, MRS. M. L. KOLE.
241 S. FRONT ST., MEDFORD, ORE.
Medford Mail Tribune, April 3, 1915, page 6   This ad ran through July 27, 1915.


Gim Chung, China Herb Store, res 241 S Front
1916 Medford city directory


Gim Chung, Chinese Doctor, 241 S Front, r same
Physicians--Chinese
Gim Chung, 241 S Front Medford
1921 Medford city directory

December 1, 1923 through June 1, 1926 Medford Mail Tribune
December 1, 1923 through June 1, 1926 Medford Mail Tribune
Chan & Kong Herb Co. ad, November 28, 1930 Medford Mail Tribune
November 28, 1930 Medford Mail Tribune

December 29, 1930 Medford Mail Tribune
December 29, 1930 Medford Mail Tribune

Chan, C. H. (Chan & Chan) res 1 Hansen Bldg.
Herbs & Roots
Chan & Chan Chinese Medicine Co., 1 Hansen Bldg., Medford
1937 Medford city directory

Chan & Chan ad, February 19, 1937 Medford Mail Tribune
February 19, 1937 Medford Mail Tribune

February 21, 1937 Medford Mail Tribune
February 21, 1937 Medford Mail Tribune

June 10, 1937 Medford Mail Tribune
June 10, 1937 Medford Mail Tribune

September 23, 1937 Medford Mail Tribune
September 23, 1937 Medford Mail Tribune

June 12, 1939 Medford Mail Tribune
June 12, 1939 Medford Mail Tribune

June 30, 1939 Medford Mail Tribune
June 30, 1939 Medford Mail Tribune


Chan, C. H. (Chanlee) (Chan & Chan Chinese Medicine Co.), h 407 S Oakdale Av
Chan & Chan Medicine Co. (C. H. Chan), 235 E. Main

1939 Medford city directory

May 12, 1940 Medford Mail Tribune
May 12, 1940 Medford Mail Tribune


August 8 and 15, 1940 Central Point American
August 8 and 15, 1940 Central Point American

China Herb Co. ad, 8/22/1940 through 8/27/1942 Central Point American
August 22, 1940 through August 27, 1942 Central Point American

Leong Jeev Hing (Yick So Herb Co.) r 5 Jackson County Bank Bldg.
Herbs and Roots
Yick So Herb Co., 5-6 Jackson County Bank Bldg.
1942-43 Medford city directory   In 1929 Leong had been dispensing in Seattle.

January 12, 1944 Medford Mail Tribune
January 12, 1944 Medford Mail Tribune

Yick So Chinese Herb Co. ad, October 31, 1944 Medford Mail Tribune
October 31, 1944 Medford Mail Tribune

Leong Jeu Hing (Yick So Herb Co.) h 5-7 Sparta Bldg.
Herbs and Roots
Yick So Herb Co., 5-7 Sparta Bldg.
1946 Medford city directory

June 14, 1950 Medford Mail Tribune
June 14, 1950 Medford Mail Tribune


Yuen Robt C herbs 443 N Front PO bx 1581

Herbs and Roots
Chan Chas 624 S Riverside Av
Yuen R C 443 N Front
1951-52 Medford city directory


Herbs and Roots
Chan Charlie 624 S Riverside Av
1953-54 Medford city directory


Herbs and Roots
Charlie Chan Chinese Medicine & Herb Co., 624 S Riverside Av
1956-57 Medford city directory




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