NOT GOT THE SMALLPOX.--Sachs Bros. inform those owing them that they have not got any contagious disease. They are much in need of money and those indebted need not fight shy. So walk up, gentlemen, and make your annual payment.

    A Jacksonville, Oregon dispatch of the 9th inst. says that the smallpox is spreading in that place. The people are almost panic stricken. On the evening of the 8th a patient escaped from the hospital, while delirious, and was found the next morning almost naked in the mountains.
"Down-Sound Items," Washington Standard, Olympia, Washington, January 16, 1869, page 2


    The present winter has been one of the most sickly ever known in the Rogue River Valley. The Sentinel says: Coughs and pneumonia have been prevalent, and croup has been usually fatal among children. A cold, clear spell seems necessary to purify the atmosphere.
"State Items," Corvallis Gazette, January 16, 1869, page 2


    JACKSONVILLE (Oregon), January 16.--One new case of smallpox reported today. There have been three deaths from smallpox since Friday, one of which was Mrs. Love, who died this morning. She was the widow of John S. Love, and was a lady well known and highly esteemed in Southern Oregon. Her death has created universal sorrow. So far there have been forty-six cases here, twelve of which have terminated fatally. Three cases are almost hopeless, and thus far every case of the confluent type has resulted in death. The Catholic priest and Sisters of Charity are untiring in their devotion to the sick, and all are doing their best to combat the disease.
San Francisco Examiner, January 18, 1869, page 2


Ben Young came up from town and old Johny is frigtened about the Small pox and has ordered Goddard to order Mr Youngs folks to leave immediately, but I guess they will hardly go so sudden.  It is astonishing what unmitigated fools there are in this country. Old Johny is Mad because Youngs folks and I are freindly at present.  Will, Axle and Jack of Clubs are here. Jim having gone home, Jack is laying the rock & brick work.
Welborn Beeson Diary, January 20, 1869.  See article of January 30, below.


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 23, 1869, page 2


    SMALLPOX.--From extended and close observations, the following general deduction seems to be warranted:
    1. Infantile vaccination is an almost perfect safeguard, until the fourteenth year.
    2. At the beginning of fourteen, the system gradually loses its capability of resistance until about twenty-one, when many persons become almost as liable to smallpox as if they had not been vaccinated.
    3. This liability remains in full force until about forty-two, when the susceptibility begins to decline and continues for seven years to grow less and less, becoming extinct at about fifty, the period of life when the general revolution of the body begins to take place, during which the system yields to decay, or takes a new lease of life, for two or three terms of seven years each.
    4. The great practical use to be made of these statements is: Let every youth be revaccinated on entering fourteen. Let several attempts be made, so as to be certain of safety.--Hall's Health Journal.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 23, 1869, page 2


    SMALLPOX RESOLUTIONS.--Nearly all our Oregon exchanges contain resolutions against that terrible scourge. If every community shows as much "resolution" on its actual appearance as this one has, they will be wise. Don't go to praying and resolving, but cleanse and--vaccinate.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 23, 1869, page 2


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 23, 1869, page 2


    RELIGIOUS.--We have received a communication from Revs. Williams, Alderson and Kuykendall, suggesting that Friday, the 29th inst., be observed as a day of special prayer and fasting in order that God may interpose and avert the ravages of the smallpox. It is directed to the community in general, and the brethren and sisters of the various congregations in particular, and they will be governed accordingly. With the most profound respect for any honest minister of the gospel, we would suggest that no meetings be held until all danger of contagion is past. For several weeks this community has been left to its own unassisted prayers. It has helped itself by nursing the sick and protecting the well; its religion has been shown by acts of genuine charity and humanity; and while offering silent thanks for the cessation of the pestilence, if we defer a little longer any public expressions of gratitude, God will surely forgive us.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 23, 1869, page 3


    VACCINATION.--When properly managed is one of the greatest of blessings--but in practice there is much humbug about it. This entire coast is flooded with spurious or weak vaccine matter, which if it takes at all, takes enough effect to prevent a second and true vaccination, but not enough to prevent smallpox. Anyone may vaccinate, but every vaccination should be shown to a competent physician between the sixth and tenth days to decide upon--when, if it is rejected, it should be performed again with fresh matter; and no vaccine matter should be used but such as the physicians recommend as being good and reliable from the appearance of the pustule in its early stages.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 23, 1869, page 3


    ANOTHER VICTIM.--The latest victim of smallpox in this place is Geo. P. Funck, who died yesterday morning. Mr. Funck was one of the oldest citizens of this place, and long a clerk with Muller and Brentano. He was a young man of excellent social and moral qualities, and had made many warm friends. He was an Odd Fellow, and received every attention from his fellow members, but he could not withstand the ravages of the terrible disease.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 23, 1869, page 3


    SAD.--On Thursday evening, Mrs. Howlett and Miss Mary Ralls, who so bravely took care of Mrs. Love and her children, together with little "Maggie," were taken down with smallpox. Their cases are reported as mild and they are now being nursed by the Sisters of Charity. They have the public sympathy, and it is hoped their cases will not be serious.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 23, 1869, page 3


    CONVALESCENT.--We were glad to state that Dr. Overbeck is convalescent. He did not have smallpox, but was prostrated from overwork in attending the sick.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 23, 1869, page 3


    SMALLPOX IN YREKA.--A case of smallpox is reported on Yreka Flats. It is in a family recently arrived from San Francisco.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 23, 1869, page 3


    From the Jacksonville Reveille we learn that:
    But few men are seen upon the streets; no women; but now and then a boy, hastening upon some errand--and never a dog or cat. Lonesome times.
    A case of smallpox at the Mountain House is reported. The person afflicted is a traveler from California.
    Miners are yet idle for want of water. Several heavy rains have fallen recently, but the dry earth seemed to swallow each at a single draught.
    The smallpox patients at the pest house on Kanaka Flat, under care of Mr. Langley, are said to be doing well. None of the patients have died.
    It has been stated here that resolutions have been passed at Phoenix to prevent the appearance of smallpox. A citizen of this place remarked that resolutions would prevent it, provided they were made strong enough.
    There have been no new cases reported for this week, to Friday night. There is hope that the epidemic is abating.
    But let no efforts be relaxed, and no precautions abandoned. Caution and vigilance now may prevent further ravages.
    We understand that Wm. Turner, Esq. has been appointed agent at this place to see after the Indians at this place--feed and clothe them. Their proper place is on the reservation. Why are they not there?
    The patients at the pest house, who are all under treatment by Mrs. Roundtree, are reported as convalescent, with the exception of Mr. Gilmore, the man who in his delirium broke pest house and wandered over the mountains one cold morning from 4 to 8 o'clock; and it is said that he will probably recover.
    A difficulty occurred at Uniontown, last Tuesday, between Bally Smith and a negro called Ben, in which Ben was badly cut up by Smith. On Wednesday Smith had an examination before Squire Mee and was discharged. Our informant--Mr. Colwell--stated that Ben's wounds were dangerous, and would likely prove fatal.
    As near as we can learn, there have been reported up to the present time 44 cases of smallpox; of this number 11 have died--just one fourth of all. It seems that the disease is attended here with greater fatality than any other locality on the coast. But it is proper to state, however, that all who died were persons unprotected by vaccination, if we are correctly informed.
    Fires are constantly kept burning through all the streets and on the premises of nearly every citizen of town. Pitchwood is furnished by the authorities; while old leather, rubber, sulfur &c. is added to the fires from which dense volumes of smoke ascend, and hang like a dark pall over the afflicted town. The object is to disinfect the atmosphere; and it is the prevailing opinion that good results will ensue. Then bring on the pitch! Keep up the fires, and make this a city of smoke so long as the contagion continues.
"State Items," Albany Register, January 23, 1869, page 2


State Rights Democrat, Albany, Oregon, January 23, 1869, page 2


    The Yreka (Cal.) Journal of the 15th has the following items:
    There is but one case of smallpox in the Hungry Creek neighborhood, and he is down on the Klamath away from any settlement. The patient is not considered dangerous at latest accounts. He is a nephew of Chris. Aaroe, and caught the disease from exposure to the person who died of it on Hungry Creek a couple of weeks ago.
    This establishment had five boarders last Wednesday night, and two the night before. A man is employed to attend those who remain there, and stops there altogether for that purpose. The Marshal is generally informed by telegraph of all comers from infected districts, and after changing his clothing in a barn this side of the quarantine goes out to stop passengers from Jacksonville and detain them at the quarantine. They can leave the next morning of going through Yreka, but if intending to stop at Yreka must remain 15 days at quarantine.
    Yreka and vicinity has never been so healthy for many years, as this winter there are no very sick either of adults or children, and unless we are visited with the pestilence of smallpox, which prevails north of us, the chances are good for a continuation of the blessing.
"California Items," Albany Register, January 23, 1869, page 3


Morning Oregonian, Portland, January 25, 1869, page 3


    A MAN WHO WISHES TO ACCUMULATE.--One of our merchants received the following letter, which bears date Jacksonville (Oregon) January 18th: "Dear Sir: I write you to ascertain if one could get constant employment at teaming from Marysville to other points with a two- or four-horse team. 2nd. Could one make anything by being economical with such teams? 3rd. Are there any demand for school teachers in your county (that is out of your line of business however), providing one could come with a good recommendation. Running a team and teaching is the avocation in which I wish to engage, providing one could accumulate thereby. I have a wife and child; am 23 years old, and can have a recommendation from the best men of Jacksonville, if desired. If, however, you know of any other employment in which I could engage with such a recommendation, such as clerking, keeping books, selling goods on commission, etc., by which means I might procure, or accumulate thereby, you confer a great favor by informing me. Perhaps I am asking too much. i don't know anyone in your country, hence am somewhat at a loss." We would not recommend the writer to come here as a teacher--his grammar won't do; but we have no doubt teaming would "accumulate."
Marysville Daily Appeal, Marysville, California, January 28, 1869, page 3


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 30, 1869, page 1


    The alarming crisis of the epidemic now prevailing in your town has produced what might be termed a panic in many parts. Hotel and innkeepers on the stage road are now very particular to know from whence their guests come, and if any should be so unfortunate as to hail from Jacksonville, he is instantly placed under a quarantine supervision. Douglas County now contains a new case of smallpox reported to exist at Roseburg, and the people of the vicinity are becoming alarmed by its close proximity.
Correspondence from Oakland, Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 30, 1869, page 2


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 30, 1869, page 2


    The Yreka Journal has the following good item on a prominent citizen of this place, now in San Francisco. He will probably not be so smart again in smallpox times.
    A SMARTY CAUGHT.--A merchant from Jacksonville a few days ago rode out of Jacksonville and booked himself on the stage some distance this side for San Francisco, in order to pass the quarantine. The consequence was he did come into town, but as the Marshal usually inspects all passengers to see whether they are in reality from infected districts or not, found this individual to be from Jacksonville, and made him walk out to the quarantine without so much as allowing him even to get his supper, which was just ready when the stage arrived. He was lucky in escaping a fine of $100 for his smartness, and if the smallpox does reach this town, it will probably be through such tricks. The next man who plays that game will find it an expensive undertaking with imprisonment besides.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 30, 1869, page 2


    LOOPHOLE.--Our Ashland neighbors have published ordinances to prevent smallpox from getting into their little town. "The Marshal is to be on the alert from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.," and we see nothing to prevent the disease from slipping in during the night. We hope it may not, however.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 30, 1869, page 3


    Dr. Rowell, the chief officer of the Board of Health of San Francisco, is of the opinion that vaccination is not a safeguard from smallpox. The San Francisco people have about the same opinion of Dr. Rowell as he has of vaccination and prefer the latter.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 30, 1869, page 3


    The Unionist congratulations the citizens of Salem that the only case of smallpox there has recovered. According to the same paper, the Willamette is only three feet above low-water mark.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 30, 1869, page 3


    NEW SAWMILL.--The new steam sawmill of Patterson, Thornton and Beeson on Wagner Creek is nearly completed. It is expected to be in running order next week.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 30, 1869, page 3


    The smallpox case that was reported near Yreka last Friday ended fatally on Tuesday. The patient was a little girl about six years of age.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 30, 1869, page 3


    The expenses of the smallpox epidemic to this county will be about $2,500. People generally consider that we got off cheap.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 30, 1869, page 3


    Since Mrs. Love's death there have been four cases of smallpox in the same house; even the little infant child only a few months old was attacked with it.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 30, 1869, page 3


    Jacksonville has suffered badly from smallpox, and we are glad the disease has been checked. The Reveille says: As near as we can learn, there have been reported up to the present time 44 cases of smallpox; of this number 11 have died--just one fourth of all. It seems that the disease is attended here with greater fatality than any other locality on the coast. But it is proper to state, however, that all who died were persons unprotected by vaccination, if we are correctly informed. But few men are seen upon the streets; no women; but now and then a boy, hastening upon some errand--and never a dog or cat. Lonesome times.
"Oregon," Oregon City Enterprise, January 30, 1869, page 2






    Since last week we have had seven new cases of smallpox, four in the country and three in town--the latter are little Johnny Love, W. G. T'Vault and John Brewer. The two last were taken yesterday. Three of the former are in Ball's family, and the fourth is the wife of David Stearns on Wagner Creek--her case is said to be serious. All the patients at the two hospitals have been discharged as convalescent. Mrs. Howlett, Mary Ralls, the Bryant family and little Johnny Love are out of danger. Maggie Love and a half-breed woman at Brewer's are not expected to recover. It is hard to say when the terrible disease will disappear and we again urge vaccination and every possible precaution against contagion. Treat every ailment with suspicion until satisfied that it is not smallpox.--Sentinel.
"State Items," Oregon State Journal, Eugene, February 6, 1869, page 2  Reprinted from the Sentinel of January 30, page 2.


    Since last week we have had seven new cases of smallpox, four in the country and three in town--the latter are little Johnny Love, W. G. T'Vault and John Brewer. The two last were taken yesterday. Three of the former are in Ball's family, and the fourth is the wife of David Stearns on Wagner Creek--her case is said to be serious. All the patients at the two hospitals have been discharged as convalescent. Mrs. Howlett, Mary Ralls, the Bryant family and Johnny Love are out of danger. Maggie Love and a half-breed woman at Brewer's are not expected to recover. It is hard to say when the terrible disease will disappear and we again urge vaccination and every possible precaution against contagion. Treat every ailment with suspicion until satisfied that it is not smallpox.
    We hear that a very large amount of ground is being broken in the valley this winter. The season has been particularly favorable for farming, but so far very disastrous to our mining interests--for lack of water.
    The new steam sawmill of Patterson, Thornton and Beeson on Wagner Creek is nearly completed. It is expected to be in running order next week.
    The smallpox case that was reported near Yreka last Friday ended fatally on Tuesday. The patient was a little girl about six years of age.
    The expense of the smallpox epidemic to this county will be about $2,500. People generally consider that we got off cheap.
    Three new cases of smallpox were reported out on the California road this week. The patients are the wife and two children of Frank Ball.
    Since Mrs. Love's death there have been four cases of smallpox in the same house; even the little infant child only a few months old was attacked with it.
    The Washington County authorities have signed the west side railroad bonds to the amount of fifty thousand dollars.
    One thousand dollars of the state tax due from Multnomah County was paid on Monday last in half-dollar pieces. They made an extensive pile of metal.
    The Unionist learns that there will be a new post office on Howell Prairie, as soon as the bonds of the P.M. shall be filed in Washington City and returns had.
Albany Register, February 6, 1869, page 2


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 6, 1869, page 1
    THE DEATHBED OF INNOCENCE.--One of the most touching, the saddest, yet the holiest scenes of life is the couch of a dying child. Just one week ago, as the last hours of the day were ebbing, and the hand of Time turned to the midnight hour, the spirit of little Maggie Love joined its mother's in the better land, and the scene is described by those who witnessed it as peculiarly touching. Even the shadow of hope had vanished, and the zeal of the destroyer was on the little sufferer, when she brightened up and commenced talking to her mother. No one was in the room but the two nurses, but the child insisted that her mother was standing at the foot of the bed and had come for her. A few convulsive breaths and the little heart stood still--the weary little feet had crossed the brink of eternity! If it be true that invisible spirits cluster on the thickly peopled air, who can say the child did not see her mother? Who can say that it was not given to childhood to pierce the veil of the Infinite, and see beyond, the glory and the brightness that is only vouchsafed to human dreams? Sad as such scenes are, they have their lesson, and teach us that surely all is not vacant beyond the grave.

    There are eight cases of smallpox in the Castro family near Yreka, all in one room. The house is carefully guarded.

    STRICT QUARANTINE.--It having been ascertained that a person named Hunt had been in the habit of visiting the pest house at late hours of the night, and returning to circulate among the citizens of the town, a little meeting was held on the street on Tuesday night to see if the people had not better form themselves into a sanitary committee. The crowd were in a bad humor, and if the town marshal had not put the gentleman in quarantine he would have fared badly. It will be well for him to stay there, as people are losing their patience, and are in no mood for trifling.



 Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 13, 1869, page 2


    THE ELECTION.--The town election yesterday resulted in the choice of U. S. Hayden for Recorder, and O. Jacobs for Trustee.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 13, 1869, page 2


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 13, 1869, page 2


    AN AFFLICTED FAMILY.--In the Castro family at Hawkinsville, near Yreka, there have been six deaths from smallpox within two weeks. One more is likely to die and two will probably recover. There have been no cases outside of that family. So Mr. Thompson, the telegraph agent at Yreka, informs us.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 13, 1869, page 2


    Whereas, we the citizens of the above named precinct, after mutual and mature deliberation, do consider it our duty to request and prohibit for the preservation of health and life, all those residing or stopping in vicinities where the smallpox is known to exist, that they do not come among us, or travel through the country, for no respect, kindness or hospitality will be given by the settlers to any who violate these requests.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 13, 1869, page 2


    SUSPENDED.--The Reveille has not made its appearance for two weeks. We learn that it is suspended until smallpox disappears.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 13, 1869, page 3


    Bibulation seems to be regarded with considerable favor in smallpox times--probably on the principle that one poison counteracts another, and the latest style of invitation in Jacksonville is: "Let's disinfect."
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 13, 1869, page 3


    COURT ADJOURNED.--The Circuit Court for Jackson County met on Monday. In consideration of the prevailing epidemic all cases were continued over, and the court adjourned till June next.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 13, 1869, page 3


    WAR ON BUTTE CREEK.--Several citizens of this place started out to Butte Creek last week to hunt up some stock. While camped out on Hanley's ranch, several citizens of that delightful locality came wading through the sticky mud, armed with rifles and shotguns, and warned the Jacksonvillians away. They had "heern of the smallpox" they said, "and didn't want any of it packed out thar." Our boys didn't scare worth a cent, although shooting and horse-whipping were threatened; so they stayed till they got ready to come away and are positive that they didn't leave any smallpox behind them.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 13, 1869, page 3


    Butter and eggs are scarce in Jacksonville, Oregon. Smallpox drove them out.
"Pacific Coast News Summary," Sonoma Democrat, Santa Rosa, California, February 13, 1869, page 8


    IT'S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS GOOD TO NOBODY."--The epidemic in this place has been productive of some good as well as bad results. It prevented intercourse among the gossips and busybodies to a great extent, and probably no one suffered by their staying at home. Should the current amount of scandal and gossip have been husbanded, however, the Lord save us when it does break out and every feminine creature tells every other woman what she has known for the past three months. That's all we have to say at present.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 20, 1869, page 2


    RATHER BOISTEROUS.--On Sunday afternoon some of our young men undertook to "disinfect" themselves, but before they got through they became rather too noisy. The taste that selects a Sunday afternoon, and a time of distressing public sorrow, for an uproarious spree, is exceedingly questionable, and we advise our young sprigs in future to go out into the woods when they feel like getting drunk. They may thus spare their friends much mortification and themselves some discredit.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 20, 1869, page 2


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 20, 1869, page 2


    VACCINE MATTER.--The Board of Health have on hand some vaccine matter, direct from the drug establishment James G. Steele & Co., San Francisco, who procure it from Roxbury, Mass. All that has been sent here by that house has been genuine, and many persons have been successfully vaccinated from it.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 20, 1869, page 2


    BUSINESS RESUMED.--The merchants reopened all their stores on Monday morning, and although there was not much business done during the week, the town wore a more cheerful aspect and there seems to be a feeling of thankfulness that the epidemic is over.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 20, 1869, page 2


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 20, 1869, page 2


    MEASLES.--We hear of one or two cases of measles in the valley.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 20, 1869, page 2


    VELOCIPEDES.--We acknowledge the receipt of a "complimentary" to the velocipede training school in San Francisco, but regret that we cannot attend. Velocipedes can be purchased there at manufacturer's price. Who will introduce one in Jacksonville?
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 20, 1869, page 3


    QUARANTINE REMOVED.--The quarantine regulations imposed by the authorities of Yreka have been removed. Citizens of this valley or Jacksonville are now at liberty to visit that place without any restrictions.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 20, 1869, page 3


    ALL CONVALESCENT.--No cases of smallpox have appeared at Yreka, and the survivors of the Castro family at Hawkinsville are all convalescent.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 20, 1869, page 3


Sacramento Daily Union, February 24, 1869, page 2






Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 27, 1869, page 2


    TOWN TAX.--On next Tuesday the voters of this town will be required to decide for, or against, the levy of a tax of two mills on the dollar to meet the expenses incurred during the late epidemic. Some time since a vote was taken on the same question, and there was not a single voice against it, but through some informality, no levy was made. The same reasons in favor of the tax exist now, and we suppose every citizen of the town will decide in favor of paying our just obligations.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 27, 1869, page 2


    MEDICAL.--The "calomel doctors" will please read Mrs. Roundtree's communication and consider themselves annihilated, even if they never did send a case of measles to the pest house. The latter part of the communication is of a legal, rather than of a medical character, and as the matter referred to may become the subject of investigation by the next grand jury, we make no comments.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 27, 1869, page 2


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 27, 1869, page 2  The Sentinel pointedly didn't edit Mrs. Roundtree's spelling.


    VELOCIPEDE.--Mr. Dave Cronemiller is making a velocipede--to be finished Wednesday.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 27, 1869, page 2


    FIRE AT PHOENIX.--On Sunday morning last the smoke house of Mr. E. D. Foudray was consumed by fire. About 7000 lbs. of hams and side bacon, together with a quantity of grain, was consumed. The loss to Mr. Foudray will probably reach $2,000.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 27, 1869, page 3




    Mr. George P. Funck, a prominent citizen of Jacksonville, Oregon, died on the 22nd instant, of smallpox. He was Past Grand of the Order of Odd Fellows.
    A dispatch from Jacksonville, Oregon, dated February 5, says: Two deaths from smallpox occurred here yesterday. One of them was District Attorney W. G. T'Vault, well known as one of the pioneers of Oregon, and once Speaker of the Assembly.
"The West," Montana Post, Virginia City, Montana, March 5, 1869, page 6


    THE VELOCIPEDE.--To Mr. Dave Miller belongs the credit of introducing one of these strange animals into Jacksonville. It was finished last evening, and we have no doubt it will perform as well as if imported from Paris. Of course everyone will have to skin his nose with it, and the ladies can have a free ride if they will overcome their scruples against riding as we do.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, March 6, 1869, page 3


    EXPENSES OF THE EPIDEMIC.--The Board of Commissioners have finally passed upon and audited all the bills presented against the County for supplies and services during the epidemic. After the most searching scrutiny, they allowed the aggregate sum of $3,609.68. Some of the claims were deemed exorbitant and were greatly cut down. That of Mrs. Roundtree, who was employed as a nurse at the Hospital, at a specified sum, was cut down from $755 to $155, which was quite a difference in favor of the taxpayers. The action of the Board cannot be otherwise than satisfactory and gratifying to the people of the county, and there is every reason to believe that they were guided by a strict sense of justice.
    The expenses of the town, separate from those of the county, will reach about $800.00. Nearly $700 has been awarded already, and several bills have not been presented yet.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, March 13, 1869, page 2


    A SUCCESS.--Miller's velocipede is a decided success. The enterprising manufacturer has demonstrated that the thing can be ridden without any danger and has convinced the most skeptical that velocipedes will go if propelled properly. Almost every evening this week we have had an exhibition, and there is no longer any doubts in this community that the velocipede is bound to be a popular means of locomotion.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, March 13, 1869, page 3


    ANOTHER CASE OF SMALLPOX.--On Monday last Dr. Overbeck was called to see a man named John Cross, who had been complaining for several days. He at once pronounced it a case of smallpox and the patient was at once taken to the pest house at Kanaka Flat. It is likely to be a severe case.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, March 13, 1869, page 3


    THE SANITARY COMMITTEE.--The duties of this committee, composed of Messrs. Beekman, Drum and Klippel, have ended. While feeling thankful that there no longer exists any necessity for their further services, this community also feel grateful for the manner in which their onerous duties have been discharged, for no other object than the general welfare. There are those who would have plundered the town treasury at a time of public distress, who feel a little sore at being checked by the watchfulness of the committee, who probably do not share in the general satisfaction; but as their numbers are few their opinion is of slight importance.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, March 20, 1869, page 3


    STREET IMPROVEMENTS.--Street Commissioner Fehely has entered on his duties and, so far, has done well. He has graveled the street in front of Donegan's and is now engaged in opening C Street from Mr. [illegible]'s residence to the Rich Gulch crossing--a work that has long been needed, and we hope the Trustees will order a bridge to be built over the gulch at that point. The street from the Catholic school to Comstock & Cawley's is also in want of a heavy coat of gravel.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, March 20, 1869, page 3


    THE OREGON ROAD is working its way down to the California line, via Umpqua and Rogue River valleys. The surveyors and graders are now at work in the Umpqua Valley, near Oakland, and it is expected the road will enter the Rogue River Valley in the vicinity of Table Rock, near Rogue River. It will strike the Klamath probably at Bogus. The Yreka Journal says: Yreka is the most central point on the direct route of the railroad and depot for Scott Valley and Klamath, Del Norte and Trinity counties, and will also be the most central depot for all the Klamath Lake country business between this place and Surprise Valley. The road will run from Red Bluff up the Sacramento River to within a few miles of Shasta, thence to Soda Springs, thence through Shasta Valley to Yreka, following out the Oregon road to Bogus, probably through Hawkinsville.
Mining and Scientific Press, San Francisco, March 20, 1869, page 178


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, March 27, 1869, page 2


    NOT OUR BUSINESS.--Our attention has been called to the disorderly conduct of certain parties on Sunday night last. We have about quit attending to other people's business. It is the duty of the Marshal to keep up order and we presume he was absent, which accounts for the peaceful slumbers of so many people being disturbed.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, March 27, 1869, page 2


    "LOW DOWN."--A day or two since, our friend Taylor of the "Snug" was sawing a few sticks of wood for exercise. A drunken bummer who had just crossed the line from California and who had been pestering our citizens for sums varying from one to four bits walked up and, eying Taylor with pity, exclaimed, "Well, my God! ain't a man awful low down, when he comes to that." Taylor had nothing to say and the bummer went on his way, rejoicing that he hadn't got down to wood sawing yet.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, March 27, 1869, page 3


    LOCATED AGAIN.--Mr. F. Heber has purchased the old Davis claim in the "Grove" and intends staying here a while. It is Mr. Heber's intention to sow a large quantity of alfalfa or Chile clover and to raise fat beef instead of wheat. It is a step nearer intelligent farming than anything we have seen lately.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, March 27, 1869, page 3


    SALMON.--There are plenty of delicious salmon in market now. They are caught by the Messrs. Cameron of Applegate Creek and are sold very cheap.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, March 27, 1869, page 3

Jacksonville April 1st 1869

Sir
    In compliance with your request and with considerable trouble I have ascertained that there are in this vicinity the following individuals:
    Of the Klamath and Modoc tribes there are:

	Nancy and sister (name unknown)	2
	Big Mary, her mother and daughter	3
	A Squaw named Pete or Bed Rock--on Jackass Creek	1
	Fanny and 2 children living with Ball, a white man on Jackass Creek	3
	Mary, living with a Kanaka on Jackass	1
	Lizzie, living with Langley on Kanaka Flat--3 children	4
	Squaw, living with Hicks in Jacksonville	1
	Nellie, living with Hicks in Jacksonville	1
	Amanda--widow of Isaac Cowan (colored) 4 child	5
	Four squaws and Jim living in Jacksonville	5
	Dora living with white man named Shultz	1
	Pahoo living with white man named Shultz	1
	Total Klamaths & Modocs	28
	Of the above, Nancy & sister have 2 horses--Pete 1 horse Fanny 1 horse and Jim 1 horse

    Of "Shastas" I find the following

	Living with Geo. Seaman (white) squaw & child	2
	Living with Jake Smith one squaw & 2 children	3
	Living with John Williams one squaw	1
	Living with Portuguese John one squaw (Sarah)	1
	Living with Portuguese John one squaw	1
	Living with Hy Allison Betsy, child and sister	3
	Living with Alfred Carter squaw & 2 children	3
	Widow of George Wall and child	2
	Squaw with a Kanaka at Granville Sears'	1
	Total Shastas	17
	Of the above, only the one with Williams has a horse--the balance have no transportation

    From Miscellaneous Tribes I find:

	A Pit River woman and 2 children with Kanaka John	3
	A Crescent City woman with Decker (white)	1
	An Umpquaw woman at Stowe's	1
	A Rogue River woman with Geo. Marshall on Jackass	1
	A Rogue River woman Jennie with Chas. Rand on Jackass	1
	Suse & 3 children with Sebring in Jack-ville	4
	Lucy in Kanaka Flat--a Rogue River	1
	Total	15

    This sums up sixty (60) persons all of whom with the exception of those already reported to you as receiving subsistence, are living with a low class of white men or with Kanakas and Portuguese. in this connection, I beg leave to report that the head quarters of the persons keeping these women is at Kanaka Flat about two (2) miles from this town. At that point there is an establishment called a "dance house" where whiskey is sold and where the women are plied with liquor and debauched in the most shameless manner. It is a disgrace to any civilized community that such a place should be permitted to exist and, in my opinion, the only practicable way to break it up is to remove the women. in so doing you will have the hearty thanks of all the good citizens of this place. I have thought it impolitic to notify any of the Indians that you intend to remove them. Such an intimation would drive the majority to the mountains and you would experience much trouble in getting them. I think the best way would be to provide transportation, gather them all together and start them for the Agency at once when you are ready to do so. Of course this is only my opinion. Your judgment may be different and at all events you will pursue the wisest course to bring out this desirable result. I suggest at first strategy--if that fails force and the cooperation of the civil authorities.

To Lindsay Applegate, Esq.	I am Very Respectfully
U.S. Sub. Ind. Agt.	Wm. M. Turner
Ashland	in charge of Indians
Ogn.	at Jacksonville

Lindsay Applegate Papers, University of Oregon Knight Library Special Collections



    Mrs. Kerr, formerly of this place, has commenced a private school in Yreka, and is meeting with excellent success.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, April 3, 1869, page 2


    THE PARTY.--The soiree given by the Band on Monday was gay. Over forty couples were present, and dancing was kept up till four o'clock on Tuesday morning.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, April 3, 1869, page 3


    The Kanakas from Squaw Lake have been peddling delicious lake trout in town during the week.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, April 3, 1869, page 3


    ROAD OPEN.--The Crescent City road is open for wagons, which is quite unusual at this season of the year.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, April 3, 1869, page 3


    SPRING BEDS FOR EVERYBODY.--A soft, easy bed is certainly a desirable luxury, and at last we have one that is within the reach of everyone. Mr. Ellis, the agent for this state for "Howe's Improved Bed Bottom," is in town and will put in the "Improved Bottom" at the very low price of $5, or will dispose of the right of the county. We have one in use and have no hesitation in recommending it as an invention of great merit, fully equal to wire springs and far surpassing them in cheapness and durability. Mr. Ellis refers to the proprietors of the United States and Franco American hotels, who have several in use. Here is an opportunity to get a soft, luxurious bed at an exceedingly small price, and having once used this new improvement, every person will regard it as an indispensable comfort.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, April 17, 1869, page 3


    DROWNED.--Charles M. Farwell, aged one year, ten months and twenty-five days, son of Richard and Esther Ann Farwell, was accidentally drowned in a slough near Boston Mills, in this county, on last Sabbath.--Jacksonville papers will please copy.
State Rights Democrat, Albany, Oregon, April 17, 1869, page 3


    GOOD PROSPECT.--We were shown by Mr. Neuber, jeweler, two bars of gold, weighing eighteen and one-half ounces, which he had melted out of eighty-five pounds of rock taken from the shaft of Messrs. Dillon & Bowden. This yield was at the rate of $7,000 per ton, but was from selected rock, taken out at the depth of about fifty feet on the ledge. The owners are still "sinking," and continue to find very encouraging prospects.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, April 24, 1869, page 3




    The following is sublimely splendiferous, and we recommend it as a model to letter writers:
    My Dear Miss C:--Every time I think of you my heart flops up and down like a churn dasher. Sensations of unutterable joy caper over it like young ghosts on a stable roof, and thrill through it like Spanish needles through a pair of tow-linen trousers. As a gosling swimmeth with delight in a mud puddle, so swim I in a sea of glory. Visions of ecstatic rapture, thicker than the hairs in a blacking brush, and brighter than the hue of the hummingbird's pinions, visit me in my night slumbers, and borne on their invisible wings, your vision stands before me, and I reach out to grasp it, like a pointer snapping at a blue-bottle fly. When I first beheld your angelic perfections, I was bewildered, and my brain whirled about like a bumblebee under a glass tumbler. My eyes stood open like cellar doors in a country town, and I lifted up my ears to catch the silvery accents of your voice. My tongue refused to wag, and in silent adoration I drank in the sweet infection of love. Since the light of your face fell upon my life, I sometimes feel as if I could lift myself up by my bootstraps to the top of the Presbyterian steeple, and pull the bell rope for singing school. Day and night you are in my thoughts. When Aurora, blushing like a bride, rises from her saffron couch; when the jay-bird pipes his tuneful lay in the apple tree by the spring house; when the chanticleer's shrill clarion heralds the coming morn; when the drowsy beetle wheels his drowning flight at sultry noontide, and when the lowing cows come home at milk-time, I think of thee; and like a piece of gum-elastic, my heart seems to stretch clear across my bosom. Your forehead is smoother than the elbow of an old coat. Your eyes are glorious to behold. In their liquid depths I see myriads of little Cupids bathing, like a cohort of ants in an old army cracker. When their fire hit me upon my manly breast, it penetrated my whole anatomy as a load of bird shot would go through a rotten apple. Your nose is from a chunk of Parian marble, and your mouth puckered with sweetness. Nectar lingers upon your lips like honey puon a bear's paw, and myriads of unfledged kisses are there ready to fly out and light somewhere, like bluebirds out of a parent nest. Your laugh rings in my ear like the wind-harp's strains, or the bleat of a stray lamb on a bleak hillside. The dimples in your cheeks are like bowers in beds of roses, or hollows in cakes of home-made sugar.
    I am dying to fly to your presence and pour out the burning eloquence of my love, as thrifty houswives pour out coffee. Away from you I am as melancholy as a sick rat. Sometimes I can hear the June bugs of despondency buzzing in my ears, and feel the cold lizards of despair crawling down my back. Uncouth fears, like a thousand minnows, nibble at my spirits, and my soul is pierced through with doubts, as an old cheese is bored with skippers. My love for you is stronger than the smell of Coffy's patent butter, or the kick of a young cow, and more unselfish than a kitten's first caterwaul. As the songbird hankers for the light of day, the cautious mouse for the fresh bacon in the trap, as a lean pup hankers for new milk, so I long for thee.
    You are fairer than a speckled pullet, sweeter than Yankee doughnuts fried in sorghum molasses, brighter than the topknot plumage on the head of a Muscovy duck. You are candy kisses, raisins, pound cake and sweetened toddy altogether!
    If these few remarks will enable you to see the inside of my soul, and me to win your affections, I shall be as happy as a woodpecker on a cherry tree, or a stage horse in a green pasture. If you cannot reciprocate my thrilling passion, I will pine away like a poisoned bedbug, and fall away from the flourishing vine of life, an untimely branch; and in the coming years, when the shadows grow from the hills, and the philosophical frog sings his cheerful hymns, you, happy in another's love, can come and drop a tear and catch a cold upon the last resting place of
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 1, 1869, page 1


    THE NEW PAPER.--The name of the new paper to appear today is the Democratic News instead of the "County Official." We give it the hand of good fellowship and hope to see it labor for the interests of Southern Oregon. We will do our best to maintain courteous and amicable relations with it.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 1, 1869, page 2


    ARTESIAN WELLS.--We have received a very well-written article from Rock Point on the subject of "artesian wells." We would publish it, as we thought it would be of any public benefit; but unfortunately the people of this valley cannot be enlisted to any public enterprise. They are too busy twirling their thumbs and waiting for somebody to build a railroad.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 1, 1869, page 2


    SODA WATER.--Sutton will commence the manufacture of soda water next week. We expect to cool off then.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 1, 1869, page 2


    PLENTY OF PORK.--Mr. Wm. Bybee started for California on Tuesday with a drove of about 250 fat hogs. He expects to find a market among the celestial population along the Klamath and in the neighborhood of Happy Camp.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 1, 1869, page 3


    RAILROAD.--We are pleased to be able to inform the people of this valley that the late action of Congress upon the railroad subject simply revives the grant of 1856, and that it is obligatory upon the company to build their road through the valleys of Umpqua and Rogue River.
    That this road will be built in a few years is beyond doubt, and when called upon--as we will undoubtedly be--our people should contribute liberally toward the completion of this great undertaking. We can now sit and listen to the music of the electric current as she travels along the wire; but when her twin brother, the iron horse, surmounted by that indigenous embodiment of democratic buzzes, the steam whistle, begins to scream upon our mountaintops and through our valley, a new life indeed will be given our people, and a way opened to the outer world.

    DESERVING OF PATRONAGE.--Every person who desires to see this portion of the state prosper should be willing to contribute his support, let it be ever so little, toward the accomplishment of that end.
    Every year thousands of dollars are taken from our mines, and a large portion of it sent to San Francisco and invested in woolen goods of all kinds, to be worn out in this community. The Rogue River Woolen Manufacturing Co. proposes to supply this demand and retain that large amount of capital among us. Their machinery is entirely new, of the latest improved pattern, and their manufactured cloths far surpass, as regards durability, imported cloths. The farmers can purchase these articles cheaper than they can eastern make of goods, besides, by wearing these cloths, create a home market for their wool, and save the expense and trouble of shipment.
    We commend these thoughts to your serious consideration.

    IMPROVEMENTS.--We notice, notwithstanding the cry of dull times, numerous improvements being made which greatly beautifies the appearance of our village. J. D. Fay and ex-Sheriff Owens have built a fine picket fence in front of their residences on California Street … C. C. Beekman is having his Banking House painted and made to look like a new building … James T. Glenn has been making improvements in front of the old City Hotel on Oregon Street. Those rough claptrap boards have been taken up and hauled off, and the sidewalk paved with brick … Street Commissioner Fehely is doing excellent work on the roads leading to and from town, as well as grading and graveling the most traveled streets.
    We feel pleased to notice these improvements as regards the roads and streets, as anything that tends to facilitate the free and easy locomotion of our people is commendable.

    COUNTY ROAD.--The County Court at the May term has ordered that a county road be laid out and opened from the sawmill at the forks of Jackson Creek, running up the right-hand fork of Jackson Creek. The road will be run high up, so that mining operations on the creek will not interfere. It crosses Kanaka Flat, Armstrong, Shively and  Timber gulches, to or near the Occidental Quartz Mill. The viewers appointed at Geo. Brown, R. S. Dunlap, and J. N. T. Miller.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 8, 1869, page 2


    FROM THE EAST.--Mrs. J. B. White, of Rock Point, arrived from the East on Wednesday with four of her children. Give the strangers welcome.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 8, 1869, page 2


    NEW STAGES.--The C.&O.S. Co. are now running the new two-horse stages from here to Yreka. They were manufactured in Portland and are very light; and although it looks like a "Cheap John" arrangement, they will probably accommodate all the travel at a great reduction in expenses.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 8, 1869, page 2


    BUILDING.--Mr. Wm. Bybee has hauled the material for the foundation of a very large dwelling opposite his present one. He expects to build a house that will last the balance of his life. Back Plymale has laid the foundation of a nice little dwelling opposite Dunlap's, and as "Back" is yet a bachelor, it looks suspicious. Maybe it's a bird cage?
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 8, 1869, page 3


    GONE NORTH.--Rev. Father Blanchet has gone north. He visits Coos and Curry counties, and returns in company with Father Buchard early next month. His place is at present supplied by Father Glorious.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 8, 1869, page 3


    HOG DRIVING.--Wm. Bybee started on Monday for Happy Camp on the Klamath with a drove of about two hundred hogs. There is a large number of Chinese miners at that point, and they are death on hog.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 8, 1869, page 3


    P. D. Hull, of Jacksonville, a practical printer, has purchased a controlling interest in the press and material of the late Reveille, and will resume the publication of a Democratic journal at that place. Jas. D. Fay, editor.
Oregon City Enterprise, May 8, 1869, page 2


    DEMOCRATIC NEWS.--This is the title of a new paper published at Jacksonville, this state, by P. D. Hull. It is a neat paper, well filled with local and miscellaneous news, and edited with fair ability. It promises to be the "white man's friend, and will seek to build up and advance all material interests of Southern Oregon." We trust the people of that section will give the News a liberal support.
State Rights Democrat, Albany, Oregon, May 8, 1869, page 3




    REPAINTING.--The Catholic church is being repainted and renovated generally. It will be ready for services in about a week.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 15, 1869, page 2


    STOP THAT HOWLING.--People are beginning to inquire if we have any Recorder or Marshal in Jacksonville. For three days during this week a drunken brute perambulated the streets uttering beastly yells and making himself the terror of women and children. If the aforesaid officers are in existence and don't intend to do their duty, they had better resign.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 15, 1869, page 3


    FLOURING MILL.--We hear it is the intention of Mr. Kubli to build a flouring mill near his place on Applegate Creek.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 15, 1869, page 3


    The Polk County Times is the name of a paper just started in Dallas, Polk County, by Frank Stuart, formerly of the Jacksonville Reporter. * * *  The Times is a six-column sheet of fair appearance, and we wish its editor the best of success.--[State Rights] Democrat.
"Notices of the Press," Polk County Times, Dallas, Oregon, May 15, 1869, page 4


    WELL ANSWERED.--"Well," remarked a citizen of Jacksonville to a friend from Ashland, a few days ago, "you people are putting on many airs just now--going to build an Academy I hear." "Yes," responded the Ashlander, "we propose to do something for education." "Well, I would like to know," said the first party, "how you can afford to be so liberal up there, we have about all we can do to live and pay our taxes." "Very true," replied the Ashlander quietly, "your taxes are heavy; you have to pay a tax of about $60,000 a year to support your nine saloons, and of course are not expected to have any money to spare for public enterprise. We have no saloon to support--don't pay a cent of whiskey tax and consequently have a little spare cash to invest otherwise." Our citizen asked how grain looked up there.--Jacksonville Sentinel.
Morning Oregonian, Portland, May 19, 1869, page 3


    MURDEROUS ASSAULT ON A STAGE DRIVER.--On Friday night last, soon after the stage had left Estes station, in Douglas County, on its way southward, a man named John Ross emerged from the brush, armed with a Henry rifle, and throwing up his hand ordered the driver, Jack Montgomery, to stop. The driver stopped his team, and Ross, advancing to within a few feet, presented his rifle at Montgomery's breast, saying, "Now, d--n you, I've got you," and snapped it. Fortunately the gun missed fire, and Montgomery, handing the lines to a passenger who sat on the "boot" with him, sprang to the ground and went for his revolver, which was inside of the coach. Each fired almost simultaneously without effect, and the team getting restive Montgomery was kept pretty busy. One moment he was at the head of a horse, throwing it back to prevent it breaking away--the next in the air like an India-rubber ball, and then on the ground in time to give his assailant a shot. Eight or nine shots were exchanged without damage, when the hostler came from the stable and took charge of the team and Montgomery ran for the barn followed by Ross. Jack had the advantage now, and gave Ross a ball in the leg that brought him down; and it was with the greatest difficulty that Montgomery was prevented from finishing the wounded man. Ross was secured, and taken by the Sheriff to Roseburg on Monday. The stage passengers say that too much praise cannot be given to Montgomery for his presence of mind and pluck, as during the whole affair he stuck to his team, and before he ran had unfastened two of the tugs. Had he abandoned it a general smashup would have ensued, and perhaps some lives would have been lost. The Circuit Court being in session, Ross pled guilty and was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 22, 1869, page 2


    THE CATTLE TRADE.--We believe there has never been so great a demand for cattle in this part of Oregon as there has been this season. We are informed that fully 10,000 head of cattle have passed Rogue River on their way south since spring. The whole number driven from Douglas, Jackson and Josephine counties will not be less than 15,000 which at $20 per head--a low estimate--would make the handsome sum of $300,000. When it is considered that there is a steadily increasing demand and a cash market for beef, our farmers will at once perceive the importance of this branch of industry.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 22, 1869, page 2


    NO COUNTY SURVEYOR.--We hear that it is the intention of Mr. Howard to resign the county surveyorship for the reason that the County Judge evidently thinks him more ornamental than useful. Mr. Howard has given $10,000 bonds for the correct discharge of his duty, but when any work is to be done it is let to irresponsible parties at a lower price than that allowed by law. Mr. H. is evidently tired of empty honor and desires his bondsmen released.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 22, 1869, page 2


    HOME AGAIN.--Dan Cawley of the Union Livery Stable has returned from San Francisco. He says there is a good market there for heavy draft horses and for fast and stylish "crabs" but a poor one for scrub stock. He reports Henry Judge, formerly of this place, doing a splendid saloon business at the corner of Market and Battery, and John McLaughlin gone to White Pine.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 22, 1869, page 2


    TOMATOES.--Two thousand splendid large tomato plants for sale at Dunlap's--cheap.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 22, 1869, page 3


    MEASLES ABOUT.--We learn that measles are prevalent up the valley--there being about twenty-five cases on Wagner Creek.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 22, 1869, page 3


    IMPROVEMENTS.--We notice that Walter's bakery next to the El Dorado has been torn down to make room for a new building. "Ryan's Brick" has received a new coat of paint and looks quite stylish.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 22, 1869, page 3


    NEW PAPER.--Democratic News is the title of the new paper published in Jacksonville. It takes the place of the defunct Reveille, but is a much neater-looking paper. P. D. Hull is the proprietor.
Albany Register, May 22, 1869, page 3


    RETURNED.--Mr. Ad Helms has just returned from a trip to the lower Klamath. He reports that Jack Pawpaw is working a rich mining claim below Orleans Bar. Ad says that is just the roughest country he ever set foot in, but that the people are the most hospitable he ever saw, apparently making money, and as happy as a whole plantation of big sunflowers.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 29, 1869, page 2


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 29, 1869, page 2


    SURGICAL OPERATION.--Alfred R. Haines, a ranchman residing near the Toll House, on the Yreka road, who has been suffering for several years from necrosis of the ulna--on Thursday of this week had his arm subjected to the operation of excision of the bone, which was skillfully performed by Dr. Grube, of this place. The operation was a very severe and tedious one, but was performed while the patient was under the influence of chloroform, and gave him but little or no pain.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 29, 1869, page 2


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 29, 1869, page 3


    The California and Oregon Stage Company have extended Comstock's beat from Oakland to Callahan's, thus dispensing with Smith as Superintendent between Callahan's and Jacksonville. There are now only three superintendents between Oakland and Portland. Smith will probably drive for the company as formerly, before his appointment as Superintendent.
Morning Oregonian, Portland, June 1, 1869, page 3




Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 5, 1869, page 2


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 5, 1869, page 2


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 5, 1869, page 2


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 5, 1869, page 3


    JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON.--It is claimed that the Klamath Lake basin will in a few years contain a larger population than Rogue River Valley. It is settling up rapidly. An exploring party has recently made the trip from Cañonville through the mountains to Fort Klamath. They got through without difficulty, and report that $1,000 will make a good trail over the route.
Mining and Scientific Press, San Francisco, June 5, 1869, page 365


    STOCK GOING EAST.--W. C. Myer, an old resident of Jackson County, has started across the plains with a drove of horses. He expects to find a ready market for them in Missouri. This is turning the tide of trade. Messrs. Tice and Crain, also of Jacksonville, have started for Nevada (Washoe), with a drove of hogs.
Mining and Scientific Press, San Francisco, June 5, 1869, page 365


    It is with sorrow that we record the death of Dr. Franklin Grube, which took place at midnight on Thursday, after an illness of only four days. Dr. Grube was born in Chester County, Pa. justly this [sic] February 10th, 1831, and was in the 39th year of his age. He was a finished scholar and a skillful physician, having graduated at the University of Pennsylvania in 1854, with distinguished honor; and had served three years as Assistant Surgeon in the Union army. His sudden calling away in the prime of life and usefulness has made deep and heartfelt sorrow in this community, as his gentleness and urbanity had won him many warm friends who feel that it is hard to part with him. The deceased was in full communion with the Presbyterian Church, and was regarded by all who knew him as an upright and exemplary Christian. He was attended faithfully by Drs. Overbeck and Greenman, and several intimate friends, but their skill and solicitude were unavailing and today the sables of mourning and sorrow are in desolate household; and the widow and children are waiting in vain for a kindly voice and smile that will come no more. The remains were attended to the grave yesterday afternoon by a large number of friends and acquaintances. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 12, 1869, page 2


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 12, 1869, page 2


    ICE.--Breitbarth has a supply of ice from Aspen Lake, and can fix it to suit the tastes of the most fastidious. For Good Templars he mixes it with water, but if a customer prefers something else--then something else goes. If you can't cool off at Breitbarth's then make up your mind to melt.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 12, 1869, page 2


    SICK.--Since the intolerably hot weather commenced, there has been considerable sickness. Cholera morbus, flux and diarrhea have been somewhat prevalent, but no severe cases occurred.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 12, 1869, page 2




Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 19, 1869, page 2


    HEAVY THUNDER STORM.--Last Sunday this valley was visited by one of the most heavy thunder storms that was ever known here. It had been warm and sultry during the forenoon, but at about two o'clock the sky became overcast with dense black clouds, which opened out in wind, rain, lightning and thunder. A tree near the residence of Mr. Drum was struck by lightning and badly splintered. The barn of Mr. Kilgore, about two miles north of this place, was struck, killing a large hog and damaging the building considerably. No further damage was done on Sunday, as far as we have heard, except the unceremonious breaking up of the camp meeting, and some of the men folks getting their shirts wet before they got home. On Monday afternoon it again clouded up and gave us another storm equally as hard, this time striking the dwelling house of Joseph Wetterer, entering the parlor, breaking a large mirror, and materially damaging the papering and some of the furniture.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 19, 1869, page 3


    The Unionist learns from Mr. William Cox, just from Jacksonville, that a series of severe thunder storms passed over Rogue River Valley during Sunday and Monday of last week. On Sunday, the 13th inst., Mr. Jas. Kilgore's barn was struck by lightning. The shock was heavy enough to kill a hog which was in the barn at the time. The next day a house in the town of Jacksonville was struck. The electric current passed through one corner of the building and tore off the baseboard. Many trees in the neighborhood were struck. The storm was the heaviest that has ever been known in that section.
"Oregon News," Polk County Times, Dallas, Oregon, June 26, 1869, page 3


    DIPHTHERIA.--A Jacksonville paper says: This dangerous and fatal disease has again made its appearance in this county--no less than three or four children have died but recently with it.
Willamette Farmer, Salem, June 28, 1869, page 4


    JACKSONVILLIANS IN PORTLAND.--On our recent visit to the metropolis we found quite a number of old citizens of this place apparently in a healthy condition. Messrs. Steers and Hines, Gus Taylor, Harry Oatman, Geo. Hillman, Stearns and several others are prospering and contented. Mr. Gus Payne, formerly foreman in this office, is on the Oregonian, and has made a host of friends. He professes to like Portland well, but occasionally looks southward and sighs for--the delightful climate and pleasant associations of yore, in Jackson County--so we suppose.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 3, 1869, page 2


    FOR PORTLAND.--Father Blanchet, the Catholic pastor of this place, will leave for Portland on Tuesday. He informs us that he will return about 1st of August with five sisters, and that the Academy here will be opened again early next month.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 3, 1869, page 3


    DEPARTURE.--Hon. O. Jacobs, Esq., left Thursday morning for Washington Territory. He goes to take a seat upon the judicial bench, having received the appointment of associate justice for that Territory. The friends of Mr. Jacobs serenaded him Wednesday night before he left. We were not there to report his speech, but we learn that it was of a spiritual nature. We wish Mr. Jacobs success in his new vocation. He goes leaving many warm friends to regret his absence, and a void in the rank of the great Union Republican Party of Southern Oregon that cannot be filled at present.
Democratic News, Jacksonville, July 3, 1869, page 2


    DIPHTHERIA.--This disease has made its appearance in Jackson County, and has proved fatal in a majority of instances.
Albany Register, Albany, Oregon, July 3, 1869, page 3






    A man named Oliver Evans committed suicide in Jacksonville, Oregon, under horrible circumstances. He was charged with incest with his own daughter, a girl of sixteen, and immediately went to the mountain and shot himself. The body was found yesterday, badly decomposed. The girl has confessed that the charge was true. He was a widower and leaves considerable property.
"Brevities," The Cariboo Sentinel, Barkerville, British Columbia, July 10, 1869, page 1


    HONORS TO AN OREGON BOY.--In Harper's Weekly of July 3rd will be found an illustration of the Harvard crew training on the Charles River, as a preparation for the international boat race with the Oxford crew, which is to come off on the Thames in August. The second of the oarsmen is S. W. Rice, A Douglas County boy, who taught school at Phoenix in this county, and whose parents now reside near Roseburg. He is one of the rowers selected by the Harvard boys to test the mettle and endurance of the English crew, and is represented as a finished oarsman. Rice is a poor boy who has worked his way up to distinction in the first college in the country by sheer perseverance, having frequently taken his books out with him while plowing, and for his own, as well as for the honor of the state, we hope he may come off victorious. The crew sailed for England on the 10th, and will train there several weeks before the race.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 17, 1869, page 2


    We hear that Cawley & Reames are having a splendid hearse built in Yreka. Such a vehicle has been long needed here.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 17, 1869, page 3


    NO ITEMS.--The town is so unusually dull after the 4th that we are unable to furnish our readers with many local items, for the best of reason--they won't occur.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 17, 1869, page 3


    WINDMILL.--We notice that Mr. John Bilger has sunk a well and constructed a fine windmill on his place for irrigating purposes. It is probably as cheap and convenient as any other means of irrigation.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 17, 1869, page 3


    MURDER BY AN INDIAN.--On Tuesday morning about 10 o'clock, a shooting scrape came off at the cabin of "Umpqua Joe," on Rogue River, some five miles above Galice Creek, in which a man named Morton was killed. It seems that Joe and a man named Tom Eastman were on a drunken spree, and it is supposed the former fired the fatal shot, which struck Morton in the back, and from the effect of which he died the same evening. Joe is a half-civilized Indian, and was with Fremont's party. He and Eastman have both been arrested.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 17, 1869, page 3


    SWEET DISCOVERY.--During the past month a settler in Sams Valley has found ten "bee trees," some of them containing a large amount of wild honey. Last week Mr. Tom Constant found and cut down a large tree in which there was fully one hundred and fifty pounds of the sweets of the fields, and we hear of several other "trees" being found lately in this neighborhood. It will be but few years till this is literally a land "flowing" with honey free to all who take the trouble to hunt.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 17, 1869, page 3


NOTICE OF ASSIGNEE OF HIS APPOINTMENT (in Bankruptcy). District of Oregon, SS.--At the city of Portland, the 5th day of June, A.D. 1869, the undersigned hereby gives notice of his appointment as assignee of the estate of E. D. Foudray, bankrupt, of Jacksonville, in the county of Jackson and state of Oregon, within said district, who has been adjudged a bankrupt upon his own petition by the District Court of said district.
Morning Oregonian, Portland, July 21, 1869, page 2




Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 24, 1869, page 2


    FIRE IN THE MOUNTAINS.--A very large fire is now raging in the mountains west of Ashland, and also in the woods on Applegate Creek. If we do not have rain very soon much damage will be done.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 24, 1869, page 3


    DRY TIMES.--We hear that the long continued drought is drying up many wells in this valley so that they have to be deepened. We believe that the present is by far the driest season ever known since the settlement of Oregon.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 24, 1869, page 3


    SMOKY.--The atmosphere has been perfectly saturated with smoke for the last week, so much so that it has been difficult to see more than a half mile in any direction.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 24, 1869, page 3


    The yellowjackets are eating up all the blackberries in Jackson County.
    "Umpqua Joe," of Rogue River, a half-civilized Indian, and one of Fremont's party, on the 13th shot and killed a man named Morton. Cause--whiskey.
    The Jacksonville Sentinel, from which we get the above items, says that a settler in Sams Valley has found ten bee trees during the past month, some of them containing a large amount of honey. Last week a Mr. Tom Constant found and cut down a large tree, containing fully one hundred and fifty pounds of honey. A sweet neighborhood, that.
    On the occasion of the recent visit of Bishop Morris to Jacksonville, while in the stage riding between Canyonville and Croxton's, he was made the subject of brutal and vulgar jests by a person who rode in the stage with him. The Sentinel says that "It is doubtful if indecency is admissible under any circumstances; but in presence of a minister of the gospel, when exhibited wantonly and with an insulting purpose, it reflects little credit on him who shows it. We feel sorry for a man so devoid of self-respect, as well as public decency, as to deliberately insult a clergyman of any denomination. The stage company might with propriety establish and enforce rules to stop blackguards from rubbing their slime on respectable people while riding in their stages."
    The State Teachers' Association will commence their annual session on the 27th inst. at Salem, and hold three days. The stages and the steamboats will charge but half fare on the occasion.
    The Unionist says that a private letter from Washington states that the officers appointed in the Indian service in Oregon are to be retained.
    The corn crop in Jackson County is reported as excellent, the dry weather not having affected it.
    The Jacksonville News of the 17th has the following: Mr. Wm. C. Greenman arrived here from Goose Lake on Thursday last. He will remove to that valley, for permanent settlement, in about two weeks. The Goose Lake country is in a flourishing condition. Two stores have been established, and a steam sawmill is being built in the valley. The Fourth was celebrated in an appropriate manner at Gen. Crook's ranch. No Indians are to be seen in the valley.
    A party, consisting of some five or six families, are preparing to visit the wonder of Oregon--Sunken Lake, or Lake Majesty, as it is sometimes called. One or two gentlemen will start for the lake in a few days. Explorations will be made by boat and otherwise.
    Bishop Morris, Episcopal minister, who preached in this place last Sunday, was engaged several days looking up a suitable lot upon which to erect a church and parsonage, the cost of which would be something near $15,000.
"State Items," Albany Register, July 24, 1869, page 2


    SAN FRANCISCO, July 28--A destructive storm passed over Jacksonville, Oregon, yesterday. It commenced to thunder and lightning, accompanied by a tornado, which leveled fences, sheds and trees, and afterwards an immense body of water rushed down the creeks carrying away bridges, gardens, and in some instances, cattle. The supposed waterspout burst west of the place.
"From San Francisco," Fort Wayne Daily Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, July 29, 1869, page 1


Morning Oregonian, Portland, July 30, 1869, page 4


    Jacksonville has suffered from various calamities within the past year--probably the next visitation will be fire. This place should have a fire engine, as the town is entirely without protection. Will any of our public-spirited citizens make a move towards getting one?
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 31, 1869, page 2


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 31, 1869, page 2


    JUST PRAISE.--The Unionist says: "The Oregon and California Stage Company has the name of having the best stock and best wagons to be met with on any road west of the Rocky Mountains. The company is certainly more careful of their property than is usually the case. All the wagons between here and Jacksonville have been repaired throughout this spring and summer, so that when a passenger gets into one of the company's wagons, he may rest assured that he will go through on time."
    This is no more than just commendation. Through the efforts and liberality of the company, staging on the route between Portland and LincolnS has been relieved of many of its former inconveniences, not to say dangers. Besides this, the average time has been reduced materially, the certainty of expedition has been greatly increased, and the cost of travel reduced.
Morning Oregonian, Portland, July 30, 1869, page 4


    The Oregon and California Stage Company send passengers from San Francisco to Portland, 754 miles, for $45; and from Sacramento to Rock Point, 13 miles this side of Jacksonville, a distance of only 360 miles, the fare is the same, $45, and is the same to all points north of that in Oregon--Grave Creek, Canyonville, Roseburg, Oakland, Yoncalla, Eugene, Corvallis, Albany, Salem, Oregon City, and Portland. Whether a traveler wants to go from Sacramento to Rock Point in Southern Oregon, 360 miles, or from San Francisco to Portland, 754 miles or to any intermediate point, it is the same in the eyes of the company, and $45 is the price. They have the same arrangement for going south--as much for half the distance as for going over the whole route. Now, Mr. Jesse D. Carr, if this should happen to attract the attention of your "eagle eye" at 420 Montgomery Street, we beg leave to inquire by what rule of arithmetic this schedule was figured out; and whether you are running opposition to Ben Holladay's "floating coffins," or trying to establish a reputation for being extremely long-winded. For a long heat you can beat the world, but for a short race you won't do.
Oregon State Journal, Eugene, Oregon, July 31, 1869, page 2




    A telegraph office is soon to be opened at Grants Pass with Mr. Magruder as chief electrician. It is intended for a repair station.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 7, 1869, page 2


    HEARD FROM.--Mr. Wm. Clarke, formerly telegraph operator here, is now agent of the U.P.R.R. at Wahsatch under a handsome salary. He has charge of ticket and freight business and also of the telegraph office at that point.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 7, 1869, page 2


    CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.--On Saturday last, little Johnny, youngest son of the late John S. Love, fell from a buggy on account of the horse starting suddenly, and had his arm broken. He is now, however, doing well.
    On the same day a daughter of Mr. John Herron was accidentally shot in the face with a revolver, in the hands of her brother, but fortunately escaped serious injury. The boy had snapped the weapon repeatedly the day previous without discharging it, and at the time was engaged in oiling it, when the hammer slipped from his fingers. The ball glanced across the child's nose and passed through the right cheek, making only a flesh wound.
    On Thursday a little daughter of Mr. Jacob Kubli, on Applegate, aged about nine years, had her leg broken by a gate falling on it. The fracture is said to be a very severe one.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 7, 1869, page 3


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 7, 1869, page 2


    ANOTHER VICTIM OF SORE THROAT.--Yesterday a beautiful and interesting daughter of Mr. Fehely, the victim of this terrible disease, was laid down to rest. She was just budding into womanhood, and beloved by a large circle of companions for her amiable qualities. A few days since a blushing maiden, strong in youth and health--today, dust, and nothing more! Though hearts may be breaking for one whose silvery voice will be heard no more, who knows that today she is not richer and more beautiful and happier than any of us, who, too, are only waiting for our call?
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 7, 1869, page 3


    COUNTY ROADS.--From the best information we have, we find that the Board of Commissioners are powerless to do anything further with the Link River road except by making it a toll road, and allowing the lowest bidder to finish it and charge toll. When they made an appropriation for the survey their power was exhausted, and until the law is changed the road will probably remain unfinished. The bad policy of those who opposed the building of a road to Goose Lake by government aid is now painfully apparent, and coming home, like the devil's chickens, to roost.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 7, 1869, page 3


    COUNTY HOSPITAL.--This institution has changed hands, the Board of Commissioners having awarded the contract to Dr. Overbeck at $1,200 for twelve months from the 4th inst. There was a bid for $1,000, but that of Dr. Overbeck was considered the most advantageous for the county.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 7, 1869, page 3


    TORNADO AND FRESHET.--On last Tuesday afternoon, there occurred at this place one of the heaviest storms ever known in Southern Oregon. Its whole strength and fury seemed directed against Jacksonville and did not in any course extend more than one or two miles from town. The clouds were hurled together by opposing forces of air--a grand and fearful struggle of the elements ensued--and with vivid lightning, deafening thunder and whirling winds the clouds were torn asunder and their contents precipitated upon our (latterly) unfortunate town. In one hour, or less, from the beginning of the storm, Jackson Creek--where before not a drop of water was running--was a mighty, roaring river, the current of which nothing living could withstand. So sudden and unexpected was the rise of the waters that persons living along the creek could not escape to the higher grounds, vainly calling for help; and if there had been a further rise of six inches, no earthly agency could have prevented houses and occupants from going to destruction. The furniture and clothing in the lower rooms were ruined, or badly damaged. Many cattle were carried down the creek--some escaping badly bruised, while others were drowned. Orchards and vineyards suffered terribly, the trees being snapped off or torn up by the roots, and the fruit crushed or blown off. Numbers of tall pines and rugged oaks were torn from their firm foundations, or snapped off like pipe stems; and among the fallen monarchs was the great pine tree on the school premises, on the topmost branch of which some aspiring genius had planted a flagstaff. It would be difficult to give a correct estimate of the damages inflicted; but they will amount to several thousand dollars. Traces of this storm will be visible for years, and its visit will long be remembered.--Jacksonville News.
State Rights Democrat, Albany, Oregon, August 7, 1869, page 2


    The Jacksonville News says:
    Last week flour advanced from two dollars per hundred--its ruling price for years--to three dollars per hundred, and will probably go up to four dollars. This short crop of wheat, and a lack of water to run the mills, has caused the rise.
"State Items," Albany Register, August 7, 1869, page 2


    The Sentinel thinks that as Jacksonville survived the smallpox, did not wilt when George Francis Train tooted his horn, and failed to come down when the waterspout struck it on Tuesday, it can stand anything.
"Oregon Items," Oregon State Journal, Eugene, Oregon, August 7, 1869, page 2


    We copy from the Sentinel a portion of the remarks made by George Francis Train at Jacksonville:
    The early pioneers were heroes. Half a century hence you will be spoken of as the great column of progress. Speaking of 1845 to 1855 they will say--they were giants in those days. Six months on the buffalo and Indian trail, facing fever and starvation, and six days on the Pacific Railway in a Pullman hotel car are two distinct eras in civilization.
    Why did you come here then? Was it for love of adventure, or had you been doing something wrong at home, and wished to escape from old friends, old sheriffs and old associates? (Loud laughter.) Or perhaps this was it--the donation claim was the bait. You came--selected the 320 acres of land, and married a girl of thirteen to get the other 320--(Laughter.)--then came the only crops that seemed to be more than perennial--the crops of babies! (Loud laughter.) Whitehead on children is the great work for these valleys. (Continued laughter.) Madame Restell must starve in this land where infanticide is murder and Restellism is unknown. (Sensation.) Where everlasting health, salmon trout, red apples, jackrabbits and volunteer crops of children are indigenous to the soil. (Loud laughter and applause.) Well, ye came, saw and conquered the forest, seized upon every garden plot, every fertile valley and available piece of land, and went to work. This was between 1850-55 and 1860. The mountains and hills were covered with beautiful natural grasses, and the climate was that for which Ponce de Leon so vainly sought to find his perpetual fountain of youth. (Applause.) As luck would have it, the mines were discovered, population marched in.
    Money easily made is easily spent. Sitting at your own doors on land given to you, your little log cabin was made fat with the clinking of miners' gold. Fifty dollars for flour, one hundred for cows, twelve for apples, and all your fruits, grains and vegetables in proportion went off at miners' prices. (That's so.) You became rich, improvident, indolent. The climate was enervating. You did not support newspapers. You paid nothing for advertising--hence, today the world looks on you as a northern county of California. San Francisco absorbed your products, and destroyed your individuality--as wet nurse, she still treats you as a child, putting on your clothes, feeding you with a spoon and wiping your nose with a handkerchief made in England. (Laughter.) Wheat raised at your door is sent to Portland, shipped on Holladay's steamers to San Francisco, ground up and put in California sacks and sold in Puget Sound as California flour. They pay you 20 cents for wool and sell it for 40 as California wool. They call your apples California apples. Your salmon, California salmon, and your people "Webfeet," with a sneer. (Laughter.) They cut a 22-inch square 150-foot-long piece of timber on the Columbia, send it to the Paris Exhibition and get a California prize. (That's true.) They have lived off of you, and ridicule you for allowing it. They make you father the infamous lead of repudiating our national debt, so that today you don't know good from evil. No matter which party, whether Democratic or Republican, Federal or Copperhead, Abolitionist or Secessionist, you are so fearfully demoralized you cannot tell right from wrong inasmuch as all of you repudiate our national debt by refusing our currency. (Sensation.) Again, they took $1,000 gold in San Francisco and got $1,400 in greenbacks in New York, and sold you your clothes which you paid $2,000 in gold for, charge you 100 percent for exchange and commission. Still blind, you covered the hills with cattle--you overdid it. Every year you planted the same grain. You killed the goose with the golden egg. The cattle ate off and stamped out the grasses. The mines gave out. The good times changed. The decade of prosperity ended with 1860. Thus the tide turned. Since which time adversity set in. Instead of building factories, working up your own wool, you relied on two uncertain things--mines and pasture. You became thoughtless. Tarweed, fern, brake and whiteweed destroyed your beautiful natural grasses. No new seed was sown, hence ten sheep cannot live where formerly a thousand fattened. Ten bushels only to the acre where you once raised thirty, and no market for the wheat you raise. You sit over your portions in your towns the long day, asking what is the matter--will the mines come again? Will the railroad help us? Where is it all to end? Will Mr. Train send out the population? I have been too well treated by the people of Oregon to deceive them, even were it possible for me to be deceitful. I tell you what I think. Judge yourself. Know then, that no emigrants will come from the East. None can without money, and capital commands higher wages there. Few yet but deadheads and deadbeats have come over the Pacific Railroad. (Laughter.) Expect no emigrants, no new capital. You rely on yourselves, digest these plain facts--wake up from your Rip Van Winkle sleep of 20 years. What chance has the poor settler here? Let us take an observation: Many of you are from Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois and Iowa. Are you not aware that in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska, for $15 any man can get his thirty-bushels-an-acre homestead of 160 acres? Where can he find it here? Your pioneers have taken the breast of the chicken long ago. (That's so and laughter.) Again, can we not buy in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas the finest land in the world for $5 an acre? Is it not absurd to expect that the Eastern farmer will sell out his all these dull times, leave railways, markets and population, pay a thousand dollars to come out where you have neither--with his household gods--two thousand miles, to take your farms off your hands in the Grand Ronde, Umatilla, Willamette, Umpqua and Rogue River valleys at ten, twenty and thirty dollars an acre? (Sensation.) There is nothing so dangerous as to deceive yourselves.
    They call me a humbug--my humbugging consists in telling the truth and showing the world one free man, who is not afraid of church, state, party, family, friends or God (loud applause) but who practices what he preaches, believing that abstinence, knowledge, sobriety, virtue, morality, courage, manhood, independence, and good health is better than quack religion, quack medicines or quack statesmanship. (Applause.)
    (Loud laughter and great applause.)
    While my religion is so living in this life, so following the beautiful character and precepts of the Saviour, so to be prepared for anything which is to come, and not love God so much I have no time to love my fellow men. (Applause.)
    Rely not on the East. Turn to the West. China makes all nations rich with whom she trades. There are merchants and bankers there, having a capital of a hundred million. China wants our telegraphs, our railways, our machinery, our flour, our fish, our bacon, our timber, our clothing, our boots. Let these "Johns" with us go home with American boots. Start the fashion, and all the pasture lands, all the farmers, all the boot and shoe factories you could build would not supply that vast population for a day. Think of 450,000,000 pair of boots! (Applause.) Take our felt hats--150,000,000 of hats. Take salmon in tins--450,000,000 lbs. of salmon. Take flour, one barrel each, 450,000,000 barrels of flour, for which you realize $3,250,000,000, or equal to our national debt, and this would only give them a barrel apiece for an entire year! (Loud applause.) You must wake up to your great destiny. You want population. China overflows with industry and wealth.
    Let your politicians stand back. Can they stop the great river of progress, the laws of emigration, the ebbing and flowing of the tide? First came the Irish driven away, then the Germans, striking the Atlantic shore. Now rushes in the Chinese on the Pacific side like a torrent. Can Senator Casserly and your one-horse politicians mop back this living stream of humanity with their Tammany Hall broom? As well stop the moon's attraction or the shifting of the sun. (Applause.) You must have producer and consumer living together. Capital must work alongside with labor. Let the factor go up next the farm. Remember there are 800,000,000 of bellies to be fed in Asia, and today there are less than one million of American souls this side the Missouri River. (Sensation.) Open wide your door, and strike for wealth through China.
Morning Oregonian, Portland, August 13, 1869, page 5  Read the entire speech here.


    CHANGE OF NAME.--Mr. Glenn has changed the name of the Valley Mill to the El Dorado Mills, and intends making the best flour in the valley.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 21, 1869, page 3


    DELIGHTFUL CHANGE.--On Tuesday we were favored with a heavy sea breeze, that carried the smoke in a heavy bank to the eastward, leaving the atmosphere clear and bracing. The smoke had become so intense as to be quite oppressive, and the change is very agreeable.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 21, 1869, page 3


    KEEP CLEAN!--If you want good health go to Dr. Overbeck's today and get a bath; you can get them regularly Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday, and anyone who takes a bath once a week will have no doctor bills to pay.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 21, 1869, page 3


    The News says peaches are selling at $1.00 and $1.50 per bushel in Jacksonville.
    The forests of Butte Creek are being devastated, and the range for stock being burned out by the destroying element. Some of these fires are the effects of carelessness on the part of hunters--which merits severe reprehension if not moderate punishment; but when persons wantonly set fire to the woods, for the sake of a fire--as is said to have been the case on Butte Creek, where some emigrants from Salt Lake to the Willamette Valley deliberately crossed the creek to set fire to the timber--then no punishment known to the penal code is too severe.--News.
State Rights Democrat, Albany, Oregon, August 21, 1869, page 2


    PROPOSED CHANGE IN THE ROAD.--Last week Mr. Howard surveyed a new road over the hill between here and Applegate. He found that by grading three quarters of a mile an excellent road could be built having a grade of only fifteen inches to the road, while the present road has twenty-five inches to the rod. The tax of this road district for one season wold probably be more than sufficient to make the new road, and as it would enable teamsters to haul nearly double the load they do at present, we hope the Commissioners will give the matter a favorable consideration.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 28, 1869, page 2


    NO LAWYERS.--Jas. D. Fay left for Salem yesterday to prepare for the Supreme Court. Next week all the rest will follow and we will enjoy a short season of peace.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 28, 1869, page 2


    MORE FIRE.--On Monday last some miscreant set fire to the timber on Humbug Creek, a tributary of Applegate, and in a very few hours it had swept to the head of the creek, destroying all the grass in an excellent range. Several hundred cattle were wintered there last winter, and it is a shame that reckless individuals should wantonly destroy pasturage and escape without punishment.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 28, 1869, page 3


    ROAD SURVEYED.--County Surveyor Howard has just completed the survey of the road from this place to the line of Josephine County. He makes the distance to Herling's 3 miles; to Logtown 5 miles; to Ray's 8¼ miles; to Benedict's 14 miles, and the whole distance from here to the line 19 miles and 36 rods.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 28, 1869, page 3


    MANY YELLOWJACKETS.--These insects are a perfect pest here, this summer. We noticed an apple tree in Mr. Cardwell's orchard a few days ago that had been entirely stripped of its fruit by them and it is impossible to dry plums or peaches, as they are eaten up as fast as put out.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 28, 1869, page 3


    SUPREME COURT.--Mr. Dowell and Mr. C. W. Kahler will leave for Salem on Friday next to attend to business in the Supreme Court, which meets on the 6th of September. The cases from this county are J. B. Pool vs. Wm. Buffum, executor of J. R. Pool; suit to set aside will. P. F. McManus vs. Owen and Papas; suit in equity to quiet title. They will probably be absent about two weeks.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 28, 1869, page 3


    We get the following item from the Jacksonville Sentinel: The number of letters mailed from Jacksonville during the past month averaged seventy per day.
"Oregon Items," Oregon State Journal, Eugene, Oregon, August 28, 1869, page 2


    THE SHOOTING CASE.--The man Brown, who last Friday, impelled by jealousy, waylaid and shot Adney, gave himself up to the authorities last Wednesday, after hiding around in the neighborhood of the deed until that time. Notwithstanding Adney was reported dead, and a jury went out to sit upon his "corpus," he still lives, and insists that he will not die; though it will seem miraculous should he recover--being shot through and through the body above the hips. Brown is now a solitary occupant of the county jail, awaiting results; and will have plenty of leisure for meditation--his theme being probably the effects of rash acts.--Jacksonville News.
State Rights Democrat, Albany, Oregon, August 28, 1869, page 3


    ASSAULT AND BATTERY.--As there are several conflicting reports current, regarding the assault on George Jackson on Saturday night last, we give the statement of Mr. William Herron, who was a witness to the whole affair. It appears that a few words had passed between George Jackson, a peaceable citizen from the Valley, and Deputy Sheriff T. G. Owen, during the circus performance, and the latter remarked that he would see Jackson in the morning. After the performance, Jackson was passing along the sidewalk in front of Dr. Greenman's office, when Deputy Sheriff Owen, accompanied by a man named George Fletcher, overtook him. Owen slapped Jackson on the shoulder and said: "Here is the d---d son of a b." Jackson stood back and said: "Owen, I am unarmed, and want at least a fair show." Owen replied by striking at Jackson with a heavy club, breaking Jackson's arm with the first blow. Notwithstanding Jackson said he was crippled, the deputy sheriff struck him five or six blows more, and then in company with Fletcher left him. Dr. Overbeck set the wounded man's arm, which was very badly injured; and on Sunday morning he was taken out to John Herron's for treatment. Such is the statement of William Herron, corroborated by two other witnesses; and as the present state of feeling among the people will force a thorough investigation by the next grand jury, we make no comments but leave the public to draw their own conclusions.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 1, 1869, page 2


    The Jacksonville Sentinel learns that the survey of the boundary line between this state and California has been finished. The surveyor, Mr. Major, found at the coast a difference of six miles between his survey and that of Major Truax--locating the line that distance south of the former survey, slightly increasing the territory belonging to Oregon.
"The West," Morning Oregonian, Portland, September 2, 1869, page 2


Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 4, 1869, page 2


    A WANT SUPPLIED.--Cawley & Reames have just received an elegant hearse from Yreka. It is not a gorgeous affair by any means, but neat and substantial.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 4, 1869, page 2


    LOOK OUT.--The young gentlemen from the country who make a practice of getting drunk and cavorting through the streets of this town, whenever they think proper, are informed that the calaboose is ready for them. They have about played their string out and the marshal intends, in future, to pay very special attention to them.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 4, 1869, page 3


    JACKSON COUNTY.--The Sentinel says that Wm. Mathews, of Jackson County, lost about 7,000 rails last week, by some parties setting fire to timber on Butte Creek.… Bowden & Miller have commenced crushing quartz rock from their lead on Jackson Creek. They expect a good cleanup.… Mr. Tod Cameron, living on Applegate Creek, in Jackson County, has an apple tree that is now in full bloom.… Jackson County has not had as much rain as we have had, but enough to extinguish the fires in the mountains.
Oregon Statesman, Salem, September 8, 1869, page 2


    NEW ROAD.--The County Commissioners have accepted the report of Surveyor Howard, and will direct that the road be graded over the Applegate Hill on the new survey.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 11, 1869, page 2


    CATHOLIC ACADEMY.--We learn that this institution is in a flourishing condition, having forty-six boarding and day scholars.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 11, 1869, page 2


    GOOD YIELD.--Mr. Lane of Phoenix brought us a hill of potatoes this week weighing just 15 pounds and not fully grown at that. They were raised on the ranch of Isaac Woolen and of the blue mashanic variety, dry and finely flavored, although raised by irrigation. This is the best yield we have heard of this season.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 11, 1869, page 3


    The Sentinel says the people of Jacksonville had a regular spell of Oregon weather last week direct from Webfoot. The clouds were heavy and threatening, but little rain fell in the neighborhood. On the mountains, however, it has put out the fires, and the atmosphere is now clear and pleasant.
"Oregon Items," Oregon State Journal, Eugene, Oregon, September 11, 1869, page 2


    FLAG STAFF.--Mr. Horne, of the U.S. Hotel, is going to raise a fine flag pole, about seventy feet in height, in front of his premises today.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 18, 1869, page 2


    THE Pool will case has been decided by the Supreme Court in favor of W. G. Buffum, the Court holding that a mark is sufficient signature to a will, where the intention is clear.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 18, 1869, page 2


    BADLY DAMAGED.--We are informed by Mr. Henry Klippel that a large amount of goods for Jacksonville were damaged by the late accident to the Pacific. Glenn, Hoffman & Klippel, John Miller, Mrs. Levy and Wm. Boyer, of Jacksonville, and Messrs. Sturgis and Kubli of Applegate are among the losers. It appears that the steamer was running in a fog and struck a rock, making about thirty inches of water. Insurance does not cover partial damage in such cases; so the parties above named are "out and injured."
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 18, 1869, page 3


    DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.--We are sorry to record a terrible accident that occurred at Sterlingville on Saturday last, by which Gilford B. Comstock was almost instantly killed. It appears that Mr. Comstock was out with a hunting party, one of which was his brother-in-law, Josiah Burrell, and that on the evening previous caution was given to all the party, accidents in the brush having been the subject of conversation. Early in the morning the party separated, and Burrell soon jumped up a deer at about 70 yards distance. Firing at the deer he missed it, and while endeavoring to get another shot, he found that Comstock had been in range and had been mortally wounded. Comstock had evidently been trying to get a shot at the same deer and holding his gun close to his side, as the hammer was knocked off by the ball from Burrell's rifle, before it passed through him. When Burrell found him, he said, "you have shot me," and those were the last words of the unfortunate man, as he expired in a short time after. Mr. Comstock was respected by all the community, and leaves a widow and one child. No one feels more distressed at the shocking accident than Mr. Burrell, and the sad result is another warning to hunting parties to use extraordinary care against such occurrences.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 18, 1869, page 2


    Near Jacksonville, Oregon, on the 11th instant, James Brown shot and killed John Adney. Jealousy on the part of Brown, on account of supposed attention paid to his wife by Adney, was the cause.
"Social Crimes and Incidents," The Universe: A Weekly Journal, Chicago, September 18, 1869, page 98


    JACKSON COUNTY.--Mr. O. D. Applegate communicates to us the following items of news, received by correspondence from Jackson county.
    Accidentally Shot.--G. Comstock, Esq., of Applegate, in Jackson County, was shot dead a few days ago under the following circumstances: He was hunting with his brother-in-law, from whom he had become separated, when the latter seeing an object moving in the brush, which he supposed to be a deer, fired, and discovered, to his inexpressible horror, that he had killed Mr. Comstock. Mr. Comstock was a young man of excellent character and his loss is mourned by the community.
    Another Accidental Shot.--A stranger accidentally fired his gun a few days ago in the bar room of the Ashland House, the gun being in a vertical position. The ball grazed his head, passed through the ceiling, through a bed upstairs from which a man had just risen, and then through the roof.
Oregon Statesman, Salem, September 18, 1869, page 2


    SHOT BY MISTAKE.--G. B. Comstock and Silas Burr [Josiah Wiley Burrell] were out hunting near Sterlingville, Jackson County, Oregon, on the 11th inst. Burr, mistaking Comstock for a deer, shot and instantly killed him.
Albany Register, September 18, 1869, page 4




    SHORT OF WATER.--The quartz mill is only crushing rock every other day, on account of scarcity of water. The company are still getting out rock, which is said to look very well.


    THE BREAKWATER.--Has anything been done towards repairing the breakwater which was damaged by the August storm? The work is a public necessity concerning the whole town; as in case of a flood the town buildings are in danger of being washed away. Since we called attention to this matter several weeks ago we have learned that the County Commissioners are willing to make a small appropriation, and no doubt the town authorities will do so too, thus lightening the burden of the property owners on the creek. It is time someone took the matter in hand, as the rainy season is near.

    PAINTING.--Mr. J. M. Sutton is engaged on an oil painting of the beautiful and picturesque falls of Rogue River, which bids fair, when finished, to be a very creditable and artistic production.

    ROAD CHANGED.--We notice that Mr. Wm. Bybee is changing the public road in front of his residence--locating it further east. We understand that the old road is not a legal one, never having been surveyed, but it has been recognized as a public thoroughfare, and much labor has been expended on it. This being the fact, it is presumed that Mr. Bybee will put the new road in as good condition as the old; especially as the change is a matter of convenience to him, and immaterial to the public.

    FULL STORE.--Hoffman & Klippel, under the Odd Fellows Hall, have the fullest and most complete assortment of goods in their line. They have any amount of tin, stove, and copperware, and a good supply of the submerged pumps that are now used so extensively here.

    REAL ESTATE SALE.--The Catholic Sisters of this place have purchased the handsome residence of Mr. John S. Drum for an academy. The purchase includes four acres of ground, the consideration being $2,500. We understand that they do not take possession till spring.

    FREIGHT.--Teams loaded with goods for the merchants of this place continue to arrive from Crescent City. If these old observers of the times are not mistaken, we shall have lively times this winter.

    THE Court House is just receiving a new coat of paint, and promises to look quite respectable when the process is completed. It has been sadly needed for a long time, and we think the undertaking both wise and seasonable.
    BATHS.--Those in want of a good washing (and who is not?) should patronize Dr. Overbeck's Bathing Rooms. They are well arranged, and neatly kept.

    CIDER.--This office is under obligations to Sergeant Dunlap, of this place, for a large bucket of nice cider. It was some of the Sergeant's own manufacture, and was just as good as anybody's. We are much in favor of patronizing the Sergeant's liberality.

    BEAT THAT.--T. J. Allen, formerly of Portland, over 50 years of age, walked in one day, last week 65 miles, from what is called the "Mountain House," on the Crescent City road, to Tom Beall's farm in Rogue River Valley. Beat that, young men with high-heeled boots, if you can.



    SERIOUS ACCIDENT.--A Jacksonville (Oregon) dispatch of the 23rd says:
    While Walter Myers, son of B. Myers, of this county, was crossing the bridge across Rogue River at Rock Point, this evening, in a buggy, accompanied by his sister and Miss Emma Beach, his team became unmanageable and backed off the bridge, falling upon the rocks below. Myers and Miss Beach saved themselves by springing from the vehicle. Miss Myers is reported fatally injured. Both horses were killed and the buggy almost demolished.
Sacramento Bee, October 25, 1869, page 1


    TAILOR WANTED.--A letter to the "Labor Exchange" from a gentleman in business at Ashland Mills says there is not a tailor shop in Jackson County. Ashland Mills is a thriving business point and offers a first-rate opening for a man to commence a business of that kind.
Morning Oregonian, Portland, November 2, 1869, page 3




    OWEN AND SHIPLEY.--Alfred Owen filed a complaint, last week, against T. H. B. Shipley, Superintendent of Common Schools, before James R. Wade, J.P., charging Mr. Shipley with making two assaults on him with a dangerous weapon, on the 1st of November, 1866. The Justice bound him over in both cases for his appearance in the Circuit Court in the sum of one hundred dollars.
    Justice Wade, on Thursday last, also tried the case of the State vs. Thomas G. Owen for an assault with a dangerous weapon on George S. Jackson in September last, and bound him over for his appearance to the next term of the Circuit Court.

    We stated last week that there were two cases against T. H. B. Shipley for assaults with dangerous weapons upon Alfred Owen, more than three years ago. The prosecuting witness swore he committed the first assault in both instances, and Thomas G. Owen, his brother, swore he drew his pistol on Shipley during the first encounter. The statute of limitations prohibits prosecutions of this kind after three years; therefore, on both grounds, the grand jury returned both cases not true bills, and the prisoner was discharged. These cases look more like malicious prosecutions than any suits we have ever seen in this court. To say the least, the prosecutor committed the first crime, and he neglected to prosecute Shipley until it was impossible for the grand jury to indict the prosecutor or his brother for their offenses before they would be barred by the statute of limitations.
    Judge Marey, of New York, says of such prosecutions that "where the alleged offender is accessible to justice, prosecutions should not be unnecessarily delayed. Such delays do not often take place from worthy motives. Charges are often kept suspended over the heads of the accused to subserve the ends of the accuser, and the accused kept in a state of moral slavery, to which no human being should be subjected. It is true that stale prosecutions are looked upon with an unfavorable eye by courts and juries, but the very existence of this feeling in criminal tribunals is a strong argument in itself in favor of reasonable limitations in criminal prosecutions."
    However, the prosecutor in the fight got badly cut, which laid him up for a month. We hope it will be a warning to him, and that he will not be found abusing and assaulting his equals again without cause or provocation.
    A statement of the matter by Mr. Shipley will be found in today's issue.

 

Oregon State Journal, Eugene, December 4, 1869, page 2


    Cases of typhoid and scarlet fevers have made their appearance in Jackson County, none proving fatal. The general health of the country is good.
    The News says that Brown, charged with assault with intent to kill Adney, has been found guilty and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. Adney still lingers, and should he survive will be a cripple the balance of his days.
Albany Register, Albany, Oregon, December 4, 1869, page 3


    SCARLET FEVER.--A good many cases of this disease have appeared in Jacksonville recently, and several deaths. Father Blanchet has been quite ill for several days.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, December 11, 1869, page 3


    Scarlet fever is prevailing to some extent in Jackson County. Dr. Overbeck lost a little son by this disease.
Albany Register, Albany, Oregon, December 11, 1869, page 4