Francis Fitch has gone to Bakersfield, Calif., the center of a big oil boom, to do business.
    F. E. Birge and J. D. Heard are in San Francisco. The latter is engaged in the construction and sale of smelters.
    I. M. Muller and Wm. Bateman left for California last week, to seek a location. They may engage in business in one of the new towns of that state.
    S. Rosenthal, who has been nominated for mayor, should be elected. He is a successful business man, and would administer our city affairs in an unostentatious and economical manner.
    The S.P. Co. has refused to pay the sum of $40 a month for water demanded by our city authorities. In case old Pooh Bah is elected mayor he will have another opportunity to show the magnificent diplomacy he exhibited in the railroad tax case.
    The following are the new officers of Reames Chapter No. 60, O.E.S., who were installed recently by Mrs. Hattie White: W.M., Mrs. Mary Reeves; W.P., W. I. Vawter; A.M., Laviona Sears; C., Bessie Lumsden; A.C., Nellie Whitman; Sec., Mattie E. Pickel; Treas., Etta Vawter.
    Benjamin W. Powell of Castle Rock, Wash. was married recently at Baltimore to Miss Caroline Kohler of Bavaria, Germany, whom he had never seen until she stepped off an Atlantic steamer a few days previously. He heard of Miss Powell through Doctor Russell, a mutual friend, by whom correspondence and an exchange of pictures between them was arranged. Powell is nearly 60 year old, and his bride is about 25. They left Baltimore for an extended wedding tour through the South, following which they will go to Castle Rock to live. Powell formerly lived in Medford, where he owns property.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 10, 1901, page 2


    Geo. S. Parker has returned to Medford and is reporting for the Mail.
    J. Frank Wait, who formerly resided in Medford, is now in California, employed by the Santa Fe railroad.
    Ellis Gilson is here, visiting his many friends. He has been employed at the mill of the Pokegama Lumber Co.
    W. H. Parker returned from Salem a few days ago, but will go back soon. He is engaged in issuing some valuable legal works.
    Miss Mabel Jones, one of the belles of Medford, left last week for Astoria, and may remain there some time. She carried with her the best wishes of many friends.
    Dr. J. M. Keene has gone to Salem, to remain until after a U.S. senator is elected. He has been doing a lot of fine work for H. W. Corbett, whom he expects to land a winner.
    Rev. J. S. McCain has become the owner of the Poultry World plant, owned by A. H. Chessmore, and will change the form and policy of that journal. We wish him success.
    W. V. Lippincott, the S.P. Co.'s agent, has gone to southern California, having been called thither by the serious illness of his daughter, Miss Maysie. His son accompanied him.
    Frank Wait has set up two handsome monuments at Grants Pass, to mark the graves of the late Mrs. Robt. Booth and Mrs. Arthur Conklin. They are both pieces of excellent workmanship.
    A. M. Helms is back from San Francisco, full of vim and new pointers. He keeps one of the most popular resorts in southern Oregon, in the management of which he is ably assisted by that prince of caterers, Ranse Rouse.
    The municipal election, held Tuesday, did not bring out a large vote. W. S. Crowell and Chas. Strang were elected mayor and treasurer respectively, without opposition, as also were the candidates for the council. Chas. Johnson was elected marshal, beating S. H. Murray, J. K. Darnell and Wes Johnson. M. Purdin defeated F. Hubbard for recorder.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 10, 1901, page 5


    The Sunset Telephone Co. has absorbed the local telephone company, and hereafter will control all that kind of business done in southern Oregon.
    Mr. K. Spielman of Medford, a licensed midwife, will promptly attend to calls from Jacksonville and different parts of the valley. Charges reasonable and the best of references given.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 10, 1901, page 7


    As stated in last week's issue of The Mail, we are hardly satisfied with the result of the federal census and will soon begin a re-enumeration. We desire simply to ascertain the exact population of the town, and no unnecessary interrogatories will be propounded. There will be no authority back of us in this matter, but we have no doubt that every citizen in the city will be pleased to aid us in this matter. It is to the advantage of the town, and the town's welfare is the citizens' welfare. When our representative calls upon you we will consider it a favor if you will be ready to acquaint him with facts sought, so that the work may be concluded with celerity. No [im]pertinent questions will be asked and no business or social affairs will be inquired into--all we want to ascertain is the exact number of people within the incorporate limits of the town.
Medford Mail, January 11, 1901, page 2


G. W. Fox et ux. to Sarah C. Woody, part of Phipps reserve, Medford . . . 400
"Real Estate Transfers," Medford Mail, January 11, 1901, page 5


    Mrs. Sherman Orton arrived in Medford from Idaho Monday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Boussum.
    Otto J. Knips, of Grants Pass, was in Medford one day last week. Mr. Knips is one of the gentlemen who purchased the Crowell farm.
    Miss Edith Nicholson left Wednesday evening for Portland, where she will enter the Armstrong business college. She will take up a six months' course in stenography and typewriting.
    Willie Warner, who has been spending the holidays with his parents in Medford, returned to Forest Grove Monday evening to resume his studies at the Pacific University.
    Miss Mae Ross, who has been spending the holidays with her parents in Portland, returned to Medford Friday last and has resumed her musical work. She will remain during the winter.
    Miss Bessie Hammond, who has been visiting her parents during the holidays, returned to Eugene Sunday evening to resume her studies at the state university. Miss Hammond is a member of the 1901 graduating class.
    Walter Anderson, who is at present employed in a large mine near Stations, Calif., arrived in Medford Wednesday and returned Friday night, accompanied by Mrs. Anderson, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. Gilbert, in this city. Walter has been fortunate in securing a splendid position to which is attached a very lucrative salary, and he is very enthusiastic over his future prospects in his new home. His many friends here will be pleased to learn of his success and will share in wishing him an indefinite continuance of the same.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, January 11, 1901, page 6


    A feeling of universal sorrow and gloom was cast over the community Wednesday evening upon the receipt of a message from W. V. Lippincott, conveying the sad tidings of the death of his daughter, Masie, which occurred at Riverside, Calif. Tuesday afternoon of this week, from that dread malady, lung infection. While the young lady's life had been despaired of by her friends and associates, no amount of preparation for so sad an end can suffice to alleviate the force of such a shock. Not often has one thus early in life so endeared herself in the affections of friends. The flower of a happy household, the idol of a loving mother and the pride of a proud father, she had so fastened the imprint of her beautiful character upon the hearts of loving subjects that her loss is of such a nature as to withstand the wearing of time. To see one so young--a beautiful bud just bursting into womanhood's glorious bloom; one whose life's mission had been planned with such jealous care--so suddenly taken away, is a trial requiring great fortitude and resignation to withstand. At this time we are unable to ascertain at what time and place the funeral will be held, but the parents are expected home this Friday evening, when arrangements will be made for interment.
    Jas. Gault, a brother of M. M. Gault, of this city, who has been employed for some time as chief engineer in a large sawmill on McCloud River, Calif., has arrived in Medford last week, and has purchased a half interest in the machine shop with his brother. Mr. Gault is a thorough machinist of several years' experience. They have a large number of orders for work on hand and will be kept busy attending to their constantly increasing business. Medford is to be congratulated upon having an enterprise of this nature, and every encouragement should be given the gentlemen in their enterprise. Mr. Gault's family reside at Ashland at the present time but will probably move to Medford soon.
    A Cottage Grove gentleman writes to know the population of Medford. We can hardly say--the federal count gave us between 1900 and 2000, but a recount is to be made--when it may possibly be found that the above figures are correct--but there is a notion hanging around us that the figures will be at least 2300.
    Wm. Davis, of this city, has purchased a half interest in J. W. Lawton's dray line, and the business will be known as the Layton & Davis Dray and Transfer Line hereafter. Both gentlemen are well known here and will doubtlessly secure their full share of the business in their line.
    Dr. Goble and Billie Isaacs took a day off Tuesday and went duck hunting on Rogue River. The net result of the day wasn't all that a sportsman could wish. The ducks had moved camp.
    Miss Maggie Bellinger has accepted a position as saleswoman in the Coss piano establishment. She will doubtless prove an efficient and competent assistant in that capacity.
    Mrs. C. A. Pruitt was the fortunate lady in the G. L. Davis ticket contest for the large doll which was displayed in his place of business for several weeks before Christmas.
    Dr. J. B. Wait has leased his new residence, on South G Street, to J. H. Ray, who will soon move his family thereto.
    C. McMurtrey, formerly of Medford, is now located at Omaha, Neb.
"Additional Local," Medford Mail, January 11, 1901, page 6


    This sudden freak in Southern Oregon weather has been the means of causing no end of trouble and worry for certain enthusiasts of our climate. A gentleman arrived at Central Point from Nebraska, New Year's Day. His friends had been writing to him every week or so for the past six years, always dilating upon the mildness of our climate--sunshine and roses all the year 'round. Snow was unknown--flowers bloomed, the birds sang merrily and the oriole nested in our clime when blizzards blew and cyclones raged in less favored regions. The next morning after arriving here he awoke to find several inches of snow, and flakes still falling--large, fast and furious. Naturally he wanted an explanation. He wanted it badly, too. His friends tried to explain, but he looked as though he pitied them. The more they tried to set matter aright the worse they made it. He is still here and will remain as long as he can weather the storm. When he can stand it no longer he will return to Nebraska, where it snows and the flowers don't bloom in the spring. It's more comfortable, he says. While it is true that we have had a slight fall of snow this month, it is also true that roses were plucked from flower gardens in Medford on Christmas--and it is no unusual thing to find ripe strawberries in the late fall months. The gentleman will travel far and wide before he will find a climate as good as ours, taking all the months of the year.
    The Rev. W. J. Fenton, who a few years ago was pastor of the M.E. Church, South, in this city, is now located at Chico, Calif. That his lines have fallen in pleasant places and that his work is thoroughly satisfactory and fully appreciated by his congregation is evidenced from the following from the Chico Daily Record:
". . . Santa Claus then made his appearance and entertained in a lively manner, after which A. C. Heilbach, superintendent of the Sunday school, summoned the pastor, Rev. W. J. Fenton, to the platform and on behalf of the church presented him with a beautiful gold watch. In presenting the token the superintendent delivered the following remarks: 'By your loving disposition and strong Christian character you have endeared yourself in our hearts, and as a slight token of the esteem and regard in which you are held, permit me to present you on behalf of this congregation this beautiful watch, which I trust will enable you at all times to find "time" to do your Master's work.' Rev. Fenton was happily surprised and feelingly expressed his appreciation."
    Mrs. Mary Allen Otis, one of the oldest citizens of Chicago, died at her home in that city last week, at the advanced age of 99 years. She had lived in Chicago since 1845, during all of which time she had but one residence, which has been called home by members of four generations. She was a grandmother of the Hubbard boys of this city. Mrs. Charlotte Hubbard, mother of the Hubbard boys, is one of four surviving children of the deceased. The others, two daughters and a son, reside in Chicago. Notwithstanding the advanced age of deceased, she had not experienced a day's illness for almost a quarter of a century, until three days before her death, when she was taken with la grippe. Her home was the oldest in Chicago. When her residence was taken up there, the city was only a hamlet.
    Considerable complaint is heard of late about the Medford opera house--not particularly about the house itself, but because of the fact that it is not being sufficiently lighted and heated. The management of the house should, we think, endeavor to make it as comfortable for the public as possible. Upon the public depends its support, and since Medford citizens ares showing an inclination to encourage theaters and other forms of amusement, it is but natural that they would expect some consideration at the hands of those whose interests they advance by so doing.
    Dr. Goble, the optician, will be at his residence in Medford on Saturday of each week. Eyes tested free of charge. Corner Fourth and D streets.
    Miss Mae Ross, having severed her connection with the Coss Piano House, has opened a studio in the Adkins block. Miss Ross is an accomplished musician and as well a very fine lady, and during her eight months' stay in this city has made a great many friends, all of whom are now using their best influence in her behalf. She teaches both vocal and instrumental music, and at the present time has a good-sized class in each. the thorough musical training which she has had coupled with the several years' experience in teaching to her credit gives a guarantee of her proficiency and assures all patrons a full income of value for the money expended when her services are secured.
    The trains are running on time again, the blockade in the Siskiyous having been broken, and unless another storm should occur no more trouble is anticipated. A number of the interior towns, which are reached by stage, are yet snowbound, but all blockades will soon be broken and travel resumed.
    The Christmas season was a lively one for Mr. Coss, the Medford piano dealer. Besides a number of small instruments he sold an $800 Weber piano to druggist G. H. Haskins, who presented it as a Christmas present to his daughter, Miss Fannie. Mrs. S. L. Ish presented her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Gore, with a fine Chickering parlor grand, which she purchased from Mr. Coss. Merchant H. B. Nye also purchased a Chickering parlor grand. A. S. Bliton, publisher of The Mail, purchased an upright Chickering. Several fine instruments were also sold to Grants Pass parties during the holidays.
    J. T. Eads has purchased a half interest in the Medford second-hand store, and the business will hereafter be conducted under the style and firm name of Wiley & Eads. Mr. Eads has been a resident of Medford since last spring, his former home being Minneapolis, Kansas. We are glad to learn that the gentleman has decided to remain permanently, and wish the new firm abundant success.
    P. B. Brown, of San Francisco, superintendent of the Pacific Coast Telephone and Telegraph Company, was in Medford Monday and formally took possession of the Rogue River telephone system, which his company recently absorbed. Work of taking down the line was commenced this week.
    The many friends of Mrs. G. L. Davis, who is now in Los Angeles for the benefit of her health, will regret to learn that the lady is not improving as rapidly as could be hoped for. At present she is confined to the house, but it is to be hoped that her indisposition is only temporary.
    Dr. J. W. Odgers has moved to his South C Street property, formerly occupied by J. G. Taylor. Mr. Gray, who purchased Mr. Odgers' West Medford property, is engaged in making a number of changes about the premises, and as soon as completed he will move here family thereto.
    L. A. Lucas & Son, recently from Pendleton, have leased the Barnum building, formerly occupied by F. K. Deuel & Co., and are fitting it up for a harness and saddlery business. They expect to be prepared for business within ten days.
    Have your oil cans filled at home--from Henry Davis' oil wagon.
    Rev. J. S. McCain, who was at one time one of the publishers of the erstwhile Monitor-Miner, has purchased the Pacific Rural World, which was launched in Medford a few months ago by A. H. Chessmore.
    Mrs. Jas. A. Slover, of Grants Pass, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Parker, of this place, who has been quite ill for several weeks, is slightly improved, but is still confined to her bed.
    A real estate deal was consummated last week whereby S. R. Lane, of Roseburg, acquires possession of the Nash Livery Stable property. The price paid for same was $2600.
    Mrs. Genevieve Goodwyn has opened a restaurant on the west side, near the Cox-Perry warehouse. It will be known as the West Side Restaurant.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, January 11, 1901, page 7


    J. K. Eads has become interested in Wiley's second-hand store.
    S. R. Lane has bought the Nash (brick) livery stable, paying $2600 therefor.
    E. Merz, formerly manager of the Medford Brewing Co., is now in San Francisco.
    Jas. Gault, a competent machinist, has become interested in the business of his brother, M. M. Gault.
    Mrs. Sherman Orton has returned from Idaho, and is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boussum.
    Rev. J. S. McCain, who purchased the Poultry World plant recently, will conduct a job printing office only.
    L. A. Lucas and his son, who came from Pendleton recently, will open a harness shop in the building recently vacated by Deuel & Co.
    Mrs. J. A. Slover of Grants Pass, who is at the home of her parents (Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Parker), is recovering from a severe spell of sickness.
    Miss Bessie Hammond, who is a member of the graduating class of 1901, has resumed her studies at the U. of O., after spending the holidays at home.
    A. S. Hammond, who is a good lawyer and well fitted for the place, has been appointed chief clerk of the senate judiciary committee, a responsible position.
    The first annual exposition of the Southern Oregon Poultry and Pet Stock Association, held at Medford recently, was not the success it would have been had the weather been pleasant and the roads not blocked by snow. Nevertheless there were handsome exhibits of fine poultry, Belgian hares, etc. The next event will doubtless be a first-class one.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 17, 1901, page 5

    Thos. McAndrews of Medford yesterday drove over 19 head of fine, fat beeves, which will be dispensed to the patrons of Orth's butcher shop.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 17, 1901, page 5


    Day Parker, formerly of Medford, arrived at New York recently from Ireland.
    The voters of Medford school district, at a recent meeting, levied a school tax of ten mills.
    The new city council will be composed of F. K. Deuel, W. T. Kame, J. U. Willeke, H. Klippel.
    The health of Mrs. Geo. L. Davis, who is sojourning at Los Angeles, Calif. is not improving. She is afflicted with lung trouble.
    Miss Mae Ross, the clever musician, has severed her connection with the Coss Piano House, and opened a musical studio in [the] Adkins block.
    Medford will be citified by the legislature. In other words, the charter will be amended so that councilmen will be elected by wards hereafter. A number of other changes will be made.
    The vote for recorder, at the recent municipal election, was a tie, and neither Mr. Purdin nor Mr. Hubbard was successful. The new council will settle the difficulty as provided by the charter.
    The many friends of Miss Maysie Lippincott were very much pained to hear of her death, which occurred on the 8th inst. at Riverside, Calif., whither she had gone some time ago with her mother for the benefit of her health. All the members of the family were present during her last moments. The remains were brought tot Medford and interred in the Odd Fellows' cemetery on the 14th. Miss Lippincott was an amiable, accomplished young lady, who had the highest esteem of all who knew her. Her untimely demise has spread a gloom over our community.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 17, 1901, page 7


    A. H. Chessmore, formerly editor of the Southern Oregon Eye at Medford and recently the Pacific Rural World at the same place, was in town this week looking after his property interests near this place. He is now the owner of the J. S. McCain place three miles east of town at Jones Creek. Rev. McCain is now conducting the Rural World. He will continue that publication on much the same lines as it has been heretofore conducted with the additional feature of temperance.
"Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, January 17, 1901, page 1


    Rev. J. S. McCain has purchased the Pacific Rural World, of Medford, which has been conducted lately by A. H. Chessmore.
"Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, January 17, 1901, page 3


    Day Parker, of Medford, who was heard from recently at Cork, Ireland, is now in New York City.
    W. H. Parker, of Medford, arrived here Thursday to introduce and sell the law book he has lately compiled.
    Mrs. J. V. Layne has been here from Medford during the past week. She is organizing and will manage the Southern Oregon Viavi Company, headquarters at Medford.
    C. B. Smith, of Medford, made our city a visit first of the week and expects to return shortly to establish a shooting gallery. Unoccupied locations being much of a rarity here, he will probably conduct his enterprise in a tent.
"Personal," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, January 17, 1901, page 3


    A legal work has just been published by attorney W. H. Parker, of this city, which will readily take a prominent place upon the best and most useful law books published on the Pacific coast. The compilation is known as the Ready Reference Index to the Oregon Reports, comprising an index to the subject matters in thirty-five volumes of the Oregon Reports, also tables arranged in both consecutive and alphabetic orders, together with all Oregon authorities cited by the court of last resort in the state of Oregon having reference to former constructions and adjudications. The work of segregating and placing in orderly form all the important authorities and citations having special reference to constitutional and statutory constructions as applied and adopted by the supreme court, so that anyone able to read can, in a few minutes' time refer to these decisions, is a task which few men would care to undertake.
    Some idea of the magnitude of the undertaking which Mr. Parker carried to a successful conclusion can be seen from the fact that over 1200 distinct and important subjects, scattered promiscuously through thirty-five volumes of the Oregon Reports, have been gathered together and arranged in alphabetical order. In addition to this over 5000 allied matters, considered in connection with the main subjects, have been arranged under the proper heading, with the books and pages of both the Oregon Reports and the Pacific Reporters, directing the searcher to the identical pages where the cases may be found with an array of citations of the court supporting the decisions. Then he has arranged in another department an alphabetic table of all the party litigants, numbering over 3000 names, so that an attorney may readily turn to either the name of the case desired or the name of the party litigant, without the trouble and inconvenience of searching through a number of volumes of the Reports as published by the court reporters. Mr. Parker has given his undivided attention to this work for the past year; has labored early and late, under difficulties sufficient to discourage a man of less determined qualities, and there are none who will not be pleased to learn that success has crowned his efforts and that his work has been universally commended by the bar throughout the state.
    He left last Thursday for the Willamette Valley, where he will visit all the principal towns, after which he will go to Eastern Oregon for a few weeks.
Medford Mail, January 18, 1901, page 2


J. T. C. Nash et ux. to S. R. Lane, lots 7 and 8, blk 21, Medford . . . 2600
F. W. Hutchison to M. M. Gault, lot 11, blk 21, Medford . . . 90
M. M. Gault to J. T. C. Nash, lot 11, blk 21, Medford . . . 250
Thos. Riley et ux. to O. Harbaugh, lot 4, blk 43, Medford . . . 250
O. Harbaugh to Dora Harbaugh, same land . . . Love, affection and 1.00
"Real Estate Transfers," Medford Mail, January 18, 1901, page 5


    A. Isenhart went to Oregon City Tuesday evening to visit a few days with his son, who resides at that place.
    B. J. Coffer, proprietor of the Model Restaurant, returned from a business trip to Redding, Calif. Tuesday evening.
    Sid Cole, who has been visiting his mother and sister in Medford for a few weeks, returned to Klamathon Sunday to resume his duties in the sawmill at that place.
    T. W. Halley, of Summerville, Calif., who has been visiting relatives and friends in Medford for some time, returned home Sunday. Mr. Halley is a brother of the Halley brothers, of this place.
    Tobe Brouse, who has been traveling with Griffith, the hypnotist, returned from Roseburg Sunday in company with the other members of that company. He expects to return to California soon.
    Miss Mae Earhart, of Ft. Wrangel, Alaska, arrived in Medford last week for a few days' visit with her mother, Mrs. Etta Stevenson. Miss Earhart has been in Alaska for several years and has been very successful. She is postmaster at Ft. Wrangel.
    Mrs. E. Ellison arrived in Medford last Friday evening for a few weeks' visit with her uncle, A. M. Woodford, and family. The lady was a resident of Galveston, Texas, at the time of the late flood disaster which horrified two continents. She escaped the awful fate which overtook so many thousands, but her little adopted child was lost, as was also most all her property.
    Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Kelgore, of Monmouth, Illinois, and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Rodgers, of Gold Hill, Illinois, were in Medford a few days this week visiting Chas. Paine and family. Mr. Rogers, who is an uncle of Mr. Paine, in company with Mr. and Mrs. Kelgore, are making a tour of the Pacific coast, for pleasure and sightseeing. They were obliged to remain in Medford a couple of days longer than they anticipated, owing to the washout in the Cow Creek Canyon, which prevented the trains from getting through. They are also acquaintances of W. H. Barr and family, of this place. Mr. Rodgers has the distinction of having served as a member of the school board in his district for thirty years continuously.
    Emmett Barkdull left for Portland Tuesday. He has accepted a position as news agent on the Northern Pacific Railroad, running from Portland to Hope, Idaho, with headquarters at Portland. Emmett will make a success in that line of work if anyone can, and his friends here will be pleased to learn of his success in securing a position of such a permanent and lucrative nature.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, January 18, 1901, page 6


    Ashland will not be a dry town, according to reports received from there this week. The city council has granted a liquor license to the proprietors of the Hotel Oregon, and will undoubtedly grant similar licenses to the other saloons. The city voted to abolish the saloons at their last municipal election. The report is also circulated to the effect that over $4000 has been contributed by wholesale liquor dealers in San Francisco and Portland to contest the matter in the courts, should the city decline to issue the license when the applications were made.
    The S.P. company's pumping station recently put in at this place for the purpose of pumping water for their engines is said not to be a success. One hour's work is said to be sufficient to exhaust the supply.
    Chas. E. Wolcott, at one time publisher of the Southern Oregon Monitor, at this place, is now in Chicago in the employ of a Chicago publishing house.
"Additional Local," Medford Mail, January 18, 1901, page 6


    Editor Medford Mail: In a report to game warden Quimby published in the Portland Telegram of Dec. 31st, and republished in The Mail, Mayor Howser, who is a deputy game warden, narrates some of his thrilling adventures while pursuing the festive deer skinner in his native wilds. Mr. H. reports that during the last week of August, 1900, he found two camps of deerslayers, both of which had hides and dried venison in plain sight for the edification of any passerby. At another place in September, he found the carcasses of twenty-five or thirty deer, from which only the hides had been removed, campfires burning, etc., showing a hasty departure on the [part of the] violators of the law, doubtless alarmed at the approach of the valiant deputy. It is only fair to state that Mr. H. tried to arrest the first two parties he found, but they simply laughed at him, and it was doubtless from a disinclination to further wound his feelings that the last party did not await his arrival. These scenes were located in the northern and northeastern section of Jackson County--no more definite idea of the exact locality being given. The story reminds one of a former romance indulged in by Mr. H. which made him more or less famous throughout the state and gained for him the sobriquet of "the $10,000 beauty" from a local newspaper. As a matter of fact it is not the custom of violators of the game law to have such prime facie evidence of their guilt as pelts and dried venison in plain sight, nor is it the usual rule for them to carry a whole deer to the camp for the single purpose of removing the hide. Then again, the whole region where the gallant deputy found this state of affairs is patrolled by forest rangers, and the most diligent inquiry among them fails to reveal any such condition of affairs. These rangers go into every nook and corner of the country and no party of any size can remain any length of time without their knowledge. The forest rangers were appointed deputy game wardens by Mr. Quimby last year, but most of them failed to qualify, owing to the fact that the game warden had failed to pay postage on the appointments by about fourteen cents, and that they were expected to pay for the acknowledgment of their oath of office, and then serve without remuneration. The thrifty way in which the game warden conducts his office was too much for them. Mr. H. also discovered and extinguished twelve campfires during his travels, which is a remarkable showing, as the annual report of the forest supervisor shows that this was more fires than were extinguished by his whole force of fourteen rangers during the thirteen and one-half months they were in the field. Possibly, the mayor meant his own campfires. If he put out his own fires, it is as much as could be expected of him, and the rangers should feel duly grateful.
    In conclusion I will say that the story published in the Telegram cannot possibly be true because I, as well as other rangers, have personal knowledge to the contrary. In this the majority of the people of this section, who know anything of the matter, concur and the object in answering the article is to disabuse the minds of the people abroad of a false idea of the condition of affairs here. Mr. H.'s report was not made for three months after the alleged occurrences, and was timed just right to refresh the minds of the members of the legislature as to the eminent services of his chief, Mr. Quimby, and we are reluctantly forced to the conclusion that he has been indulging in a pipe dream, similar to the one he had in Salem in the winter of '97.
Medford Mail, January 18, 1901, page 6


    Active work on the Fish Lake Irrigation and Power Canal construction is practically certain to be inaugurated at an early date. Several months have elapsed since anything definite has been said regarding this great project, but the promoters have not been idle during this time. Conversely, the company has been quietly adjusting matters pertaining to a permanent organization and have made definite arrangements to commence work within a few weeks, according to letters received by Medford parties with whom the chief engineer is engaged in regular correspondence. He states that contracts for similar work in the Hawaiian Islands in which some members of this company were interested have been completed and that the parties have returned to San Francisco, and are only waiting for favorable weather to begin work. Without a doubt these gentlemen mean business and intend to push the matter to as speedy completion as possible.
    The many friends of W. D. Beidleman, formerly of Medford, but now of Klamath County, will be pleased to learn of that gentleman's intention to soon return to Medford. He has recently sold his Klamath County interests to Henry Gorden, of upper Rogue River, and as soon as the roads become passable he and his family will remove to Medford and expect to make this their future abiding place. Inasmuch as Mr. Beidleman was enjoying his full share of prosperity in his interior home we are inclined to suspect that the rigidness of Klamath County climate was no small factor in his determination to return to his erstwhile home. He states in a letter to a Medford friend that the snow is three feet deep and getting deeper, and that the wind was and had been blowing a terrific gale for a full week, drifting the snow and rendering work or travel an impossibility. The gentleman and his estimable family will be warmly welcomed back to their old home.
    The following is from the Oregonian's legislative correspondent: "The small son of Senator Cameron, a sturdy, bright-faced youth, was named by president Fulton as one of the pages, and thereby hangs a tale. Senator Cameron was a member of the legislature of 1893, and one day he was summoned home on a mysterious errand. Now, the Senator is not a young man, and his friends were not exactly prepared for the news that came later that to the Cameron household had been born a fine young son--the first. When the Senator returned he found his desk covered with flowers by his appreciative colleagues, and ever since his fellow members have taken a solicitous interest in the lad's welfare. The Senate page is the same youth whose advent caused such an overflowing of legislative congratulations eight years ago." [State Senator Theodoric "Todd" Cameron was about 54 when his son Don was born, explaining his colleagues' attentions.]
    Wm. Angle this week sold a ten-acre tract of land to E. Bennett, for $950. The land is situated north of the Major Barron property, just north of Medford, and it is a part of the Enoch Walker farm. It adjoins other property owned by Mr. Bennett, and gives him sixty acres of as good farming land as there is in the valley. Mr. Angle no sooner disposed of this chunk than did he invest in another, he having purchased 83 acres from Mrs. Childers, paying $1400 for the same. This land is near Tolo and adjoins the Peninger ranch.
    Richards & Pringle's Minstrels was the attraction at the opera house Friday and Saturday evening of last week. This company is one of the largest on the road, and has several excellent performers among them. A feature of their entertainment is a departure from the old-time opening act. Instead of the familiar row of dusky minstrels seated in a semi-circle, with tambourine, cymbal and banjo, the curtain rises on a scene from "The Realm of Mikado," which is new and interesting.
    No sooner had Dr. J. M. Keene arrived in Portland last week, where he went to take part in the senatorial fight, than he had fame thrust upon him and was accorded due prominence among the shrewd and popular politicians of the state, by being caricatured by an Oregonian artist. Portland's daily represented him as a shrewd politician with bandy legs, a well-rounded head covered with a derby hat, and facial features somewhat true to nature. Below the caricature was the inscription "Doc Keene Tells What Is Going to Happen," and Solomon in all his glory could not have been made to look more complaisant than did the doctor in this cartoon.
    We learn from a letter received from private sources that attorney Robert Galloway, of Portland, has been compelled to retire from the practice of his profession owing to his rapidly declining health. His many friends in Medford will hope that his illness will not be such as to incapacitate him for business for any definite length of time.
    B. I. Stoner, who has been very acceptably filling the position of night clerk at Hotel Nash, has resigned his position and accepted a situation with the Palm-Whitman-Palm cigar company, of this city, as traveling salesman. He will introduce their goods in California. Cal Slagle has succeeded him as night clerk.
    Klamath County people anticipate lively times in timberland circles next spring. The great tract of 300,000 acres of sugar and yellow pine adjoining the reservation which is soon to be thrown open to purchase is expected to create the greatest rush in timber buying ever known in that locality.
    Miss Nellie DePeatt, formerly Postal Telegraph operator in Medford, has secured a position with the Western Union Telegraph Company at the state capitol at Salem during the legislative session.
    A card from W. H. Parker, written at Eugene Tuesday, states that out of twenty-seven attorneys he has seen, twenty-five of them had subscribed for his Ready Reference Index, and that all commend it very highly.
    A new lot of Japanese goods just received. Call and see them. G. L. Davis.
    Miss Myrtle Nicholson, one of the Mail's compositors, was confined to her home several days this week with an attack of la grippe.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, January 18, 1901, page 7


    C. B. Smith went to Grants Pass last week, to seek a location for his shooting gallery.
    Cal. Slagle is officiating as night clerk at Hotel Nash, vice B. L. Stoner, who has taken the road for Palm, Whitman & Palm.
    A. H. Chessmore was in Josephine County last week, inspecting the 80 acres of land he traded his printing plant for with Rev. J. S. McCain.
    We learn that the health of Robert Galloway, who has been practicing law at Portland, is precarious, and he has consequently been obliged to retire from the active pursuit of his profession.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 24, 1901, page 3


    R. H. Whitehead has returned from a trip [to] his old home in Wisconsin.
    Dr. S. Danielson is practicing his profession in southern California.
    A bill for a new charter for Medford has been introduced by Representative Briggs. It contemplates a considerable change in our city government.
    Mrs. Ellison of Galveston, Texas, a niece of A. M. Woodford, is visiting Medford. She is one of those who suffered severely by the great catastrophe that befell that city.
    We are sorry to learn of the death of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Tryer, which occurred a few days ago. She was a bright child, the joy and pride of the household.
    C. W. Cowan, the genial telegraph operator who was stationed here during the absence of W. V. Lippincott in southern California, has returned to Grants Pass. We hope to see him soon again.
    J. J. Howser, our late mayor, who is known by the sobriquet of "the $10,000 beauty," because while a member of the legislature he would not sell his vote to an unknown man for that sum, is at Salem. He travels on a "pass," as usual.
    The S.P. Co. has put in a pumping plant here, rather than stand the raise of the city, which wants $40 a month for supplying its engines with water. Our authorities have acted very foolishly in this matter, as well as in expending several hundred dollars improving the octopus' property without its sanction.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 24, 1901, page 5


    The firm of Boyden & Nicholson has been dissolved, H. G. Nicholson having sold his interest in the hardware business to his partner, H. E. Boyden, who will continue the business.
Medford Mail, January 25, 1901, page 2


Daniel Anderson to Eda M. Morris, lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, blk 70, Medford . . . 1500
J. G. Van Dyke to Mary Van Dyke, 2 acres in town of Medford . . . Love and affection and 1.00
Wm. F. R. Wood to Maggie L. Tressler, north 194 feet of lots 5 and 6, blk 8, Park addition to Medford . . . 1000
G. L. Davis to C. L. Corwin, property in Medford . . . 2000
"Real Estate Transfers," Medford Mail, January 25, 1901, page 5


    Miss Ida Redden, who has been visiting her brother at Dinuba, Calif., for several months, returned to Medford Wednesday evening.
    Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, of Elgin, Or., arrived in Medford this week and may locate here if Mr. Wheeler can find a business opening to his liking.
    Mrs. D. T. Cox, who has been at San Jose for several weeks for the benefit of her health, returned home Tuesday evening. She was disappointed in the climate of that section, which was disagreeably cold and damp during the whole time of her stay.
    Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Langley arrived in Medford Sunday morning for a few days' visit with Medford friends. The mill, at Niagara, in which Ernest was employed as engineer, has closed down for a few months. It is possible he will remain here--if employment can be secured--and again, it is possible he will go down into California, where a position has been offered him.
    Mrs. F. E. Birge, accompanied by her protege, Miss Bessie Conde, will leave this week for San Francisco, to join her husband. Mr. Birge is interested quite largely in oil lands in California, and will probably locate there permanently. They have been residents of Medford for several years, and have many friends who will regret their departure, but who will wish them much joy and prosperity wherever they may decide to locate.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, January 25, 1901, page 6


    Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership heretofore existing by and between H. B. Nye and H. L. Stoner, doing business under the firm name of Nye & Stoner, is by mutual consent this day dissolved. All accounts due the firm are payable to H. B. Nye, who will continue the business, and all accounts owed the firm will be paid by said H. B. Nye.
    Dated at Medford, Oregon, this 17th day of January, 1901.
Medford Mail, January 25, 1901, page 6


    W. B. Roberts:--"We had a letter from Barney O'Neil this week. He is now at Los Angeles, Calif., but he has been traveling around a considerable [amount] since he left here. He reports having seen two fields of barley heading out in one locality in southern California, while in another place he saw wheat just coming up that had been sowed two years. I want to tell you that Barney is having a cracking good time this winter. He has been down into old Mexico and several other southern localities, but he don't seem to have a disposition to drift into northern climes."
    J. W. Abbott and W. A. Wooliever, of Grants Pass, are in Medford for the purpose of organizing a lodge of the Modern Woodmen of the World.
    F. M. Stewart has been appointed a notary public, by Governor Geer, and is now prepared to make acknowledgment of all legal documents.
    Fred Peninger, who formerly resided near Central Point, is now located at Burton, Wash.
"Additional Local," Medford Mail, January 25, 1901, page 6


    When your coal oil can gets empty hang out your oil sign and Henry Davis will call at your residence and fill it for you at the same price you pay your groceryman. If you have not been supplied with cards, set your can on the porch.
    Transcontinental railroads have restored settler's rates on their lines, and a big tidal wave of immigration toward Oregon and the Pacific Coast will commence in the spring. Last year was considered an extra heavy one for Western immigration, but the opinions of railroad men who are posted on such things are to the effect that it will not be a marker to the number who will arrive and settle in Oregon this year. Several Willamette Valley towns have already the nucleus for colonies of these Eastern people, who for the greater part are thrifty and industrious people. Other sections are organizing to offer inducements for settlers to locate and establish homes. Those sections where the people are most active in advertising will reap the benefit from this influx. Cannot Jackson County derive some plan whereby the attention of Eastern people may be called to its resources? Cannot some advertising tracts or booklets be published and distributed? If we are to progress, the citizens will needs be up and doing. To procrastinate in a matter of this kind is to forfeit the benefits to be accrued through increasing population of sturdy, thrifty and wealth-producing settlers.
    A suit for damages in the sum of $150, wherein Henry Earhart of Medford was plaintiff and Dr. J. W. Odgers, the dentist, was defendant, was tried before a jury in Justice Stewart's court on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, which resulted in a verdict for the defendant. The suit grew out of the dissatisfaction of the plaintiff with a set of false teeth which the defendant had made for him. He set out in his complaint that the teeth were so large and clumsy that it was impossible for him to wear them. The defense proved that the instructions given the plaintiff at the time the teeth were delivered had been ignored; that the plaintiff had not attempted to wear them for more than 15 minutes at any one time, and that it required several days at least before one could reasonably expect to use false teeth with any degree of comfort. Attorney C.P .Snell appeared for the defendant, and attorney S. S. Pentz for plaintiff.
    Hog raising in Jackson County is fast becoming an industry of no small proportion, particularly in the section of the country around Medford. During the past year sixty-nine carloads, or about 5000 hogs, were shipped from Medford, which amounted to over one-half of the total number of 110 cars sent to San Francisco from Southern Oregon during the entire year. The number shipped from Medford to California during 1900 were just twice as many as were shipped during the preceding year of 1899, when the total number of cars going to California from Southern Oregon was fifty-nine. Since the industry is a paying one and Jackson County is particularly adapted to hog raising, it is not improbable that the shipments for the present year will be largely increased over those of 1899 and 1900.
    There is a great need of a street crossing on the railroad grounds, across Seventh Street, near the depot. More people cross Seventh Street at this point than at any other, or at least, more people would cross there if a crossing was put in. Many of these people are strangers in our town, moving between the two depots, and when compelled to walk in mud ankle deep, the impression formed of our town is not a very exalted one.
    A number of Medford's musicians have organized an orchestra and are engaged in practicing several evenings each week. They propose to give a number of dancing parties later in the spring. Prof. Boffa is the instructor and manager, the other members being Miss Boffa, Miss Mae Rose, Joe Slinger, Ed Van Dyke, Fred Weeks and J. W. Mahoney.
    I. A. Mounce, who was formerly engaged in business in Medford, but more recently conducting a dairying business near La Grande, has, we are informed, purchased a cigar and confectionery store at Elgin, this state, and has taken charge of the same. We have not learned whether he has disposed of his blooded stock which he imported to this state from the East last spring.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, January 25, 1901, page 7




    Jas. Brandenburg is our new street commissioner. He will make a good one, too.
    Mrs. R. J. Cameron of Applegate visited her daughter, Mrs. L. L. Jacobs, a few days ago.
    I. A. Mounce, who was engaged in dairying near La Grande for a while, has invested in a cigar and confectionery store at Elgin, Union County.
    Rev. J. S. McCain has issued the first number of the Pacific Rural World, successor to the Poultry World. It is a creditable publication, full of interesting matter.
    Signor Boffa, the clever violinist, has organized an excellent orchestra, which is practicing regularly. It is composed of Miss Mae Ross, Miss Boffa, J. W. Mahoney, Ed. Van Dyke, Fred. Weeks and Joe Slinger.
    J. W. Wiley, who returned from San Francisco Friday, brought with him a pair of elk, which he secured at Glen Park for J. W. Prall, who is making quite a collection of wild animals at his park, situated west of Medford.
    Henry Earhart sued Dr. Odgers, the dentist, for $150 damages, on account of a set of false teeth; but the jury empaneled in Justice Stewart's court couldn't be convinced that there was any merit in his case, so it found a verdict for the defendant.
    John W. Curry, who is employed in the census office at Washington, arrived in Medford Monday night, a few hours before the death of his wife. She had been unconscious for some time, however, and did not recognize him.
    Hon. J. H. Stewart returned Tuesday from another trip to Salem, where he has been making a red-hot fight against some of the provisions of the proposed new charter. Mayor Crowell and attorney Vawter have been camping on the scene of action. The sympathy of the community is with Mr. Stewart.
    W. H. Parker, the well-known writer of legal works, returned from Salem a few days ago, where he has been busy at the state library. The Oregonian of the 28th gives him the following well-deserved compliment: "W. H. Parker of Medford, the attorney at law, has prepared and published a book which is at once an index to the Oregon Reports, a table of cases and a digest of the subjects treated in the thirty-five volumes of the reports. It is supplied with cross references, which render it possible to find at once what the law is, as laid down by the supreme court of the state. Thus the book is a direct and an indirect index, and at the same time a digest. Its value to the profession is apparent."
    Mrs. J. W Curry died at the residence of her mother, in Medford, early on the morning of the 26th, from nervous prostration, after a long illness. She was the eldest daughter of the late Francis M. Plymale, and leaves three little girls to mourn the irreparable loss of a kind and faithful mother. The funeral took place on the 30th.
    Miss Mae Earhart, postmistress of Fort Wrangel, Alaska, who is paying her old home a short visit, and a number of her friends were delightfully entertained one recent afternoon by Miss Fannie Haskins. Those present were Misses Jessie Worman, Aileen Webber, Mae Phipps, Myrtle Lawton, Pearl Webb, Grace Foster, Virgie Woodford, Mesdames Etta Bates and Bessie Plymale.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 31, 1901, page 5


    J. Shone and family have gone to Yreka. Joe is engaged in a profitable business there.
    A lodge of Modern Woodmen of the World will be organized in Medford about Feb. 15th.
    Mrs. H. G. Fairclo of Ashland was in Medford one day last week, to attend the funeral of her late niece, Miss Olive Murray.
    The wives of True and John Cox, who are sojourning in California for the benefit of their health, are considerably improved.
    John W. Curry, a clerk in the census office at Washington, D.C., has been summoned to Medford by the illness of his wife.
    The firm of Boyden & Nicholson has been dissolved. Horace Nicholson, who retires, expects to leave for Eugene in the near future.
    On account of increased business D. H. Miller, our leading hardware dealer, has been compelled to enlarge his salesroom. He is displaying the largest stock of goods ever brought to the valley.
    The contest over the recordership is still unsettled, having resulted in another tie when it came up in the council for decision. Councilmen Deuel and Willeke voted for Purdin, while Messrs. Kame and Klippel cast their votes for Hubbard. The matter was postponed until the February meeting.
    There is considerable of a rumpus over the adoption of the proposed charter of Medford, now before the legislature, principally because it intends to enlarge the boundaries of our town and make citizens of some who do not wish it. Mayor Crowell and W. I. Vawter have been at Salem, advocating the passage of the new incorporation act, and were met by a foeman worthy of their steel in Hon. J. H. Stewart, who objects to being arbitrarily made one of Medford's citizens.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 31, 1901, page 7


    Almost every day The Mail has inquiries for printed matter descriptive of Medford and Southern Oregon. We have nothing with which to fill these orders, and it's a pity we have not. Our townspeople are standing in their own light when they defer, by nonsupport, the publication of matter of this nature. People of Eastern states are hungry for information regarding Southern Oregon. This hunger is being appeased by other towns of the valley, and [they] are reaping the benefits which might be ours, in part, at least.
Medford Mail, February 1, 1901, page 2


    A prune growers' meeting is hereby called for Saturday, February 9th, at 1 o'clock at Medford. The object is to organize the prune growers of Jackson County into an association, which will have for its object the betterment of the conditions of those fruit men in this locality who grow prunes for profit. By perfecting an organization of this kind the interests of all may be materially benefited, and it is desired that there be a full attendance at this meeting.
PRUNE GROWER.               
Medford Mail, February 1, 1901, page 2


    A warmly contested fight over the proposed Medford charter was one of the events of the week. J. H. Stewart in opposition, and attorney W. I. Vawter and mayor W. S. Crowell in favor of the charter, indulged in an interesting discussion of its provisions, particularly that section extending to the boundary line so as to include Mr. Stewart's residence in South Medford, in the corporation limits of the city. The bill, with the exception of section 96, relating to county roads and bridges inside the corporate limits of the town, was endorsed by the Jackson County delegation, and will come up for final consideration sometime this week.
"Legislative News," Medford Mail, February 1, 1901, page 2


    The Sunset Telephone Company's construction crew are here in town removing the old valley line and making necessary changes. They will soon begin the construction of the Gold Hill and Sams Valley line, the poles already being on the ground.
"Gold Hill Items," Medford Mail, February 1, 1901, page 2


    Mr. and Mrs. N. Langell, who have resided in Jacksonville since the early '50s, will soon move to Medford.
    Mrs. Wm. Priest, of Fairhaven, Wash., is in Jacksonville, the guest of Mrs. O. Harbaugh and Mrs. Priest's daughter, Miss Edith.
"Jacksonville News," Medford Mail, February 1, 1901, page 3



    S. R. Reeves, proprietor of the Windsor Lodging House, made Ashland a business visit Monday.
    Miss Bernice Cameron, of Uniontown, was visiting her sister, Mrs. L. L. Jacobs, in Medford, this week.
    F. V. Medynski went to Portland Tuesday evening upon business. He is making arrangements to return to Alaska in a few weeks.
    Miss Mae Earhart, of Ft. Wrangle, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Ella Stevenson, for a couple of weeks, left for her home Saturday evening to resume her position as postmistress at that place.
    W. B. Stevens, of Albany, and a member of the firm of F. K. Deuel & Co., of this place, stopped off in Medford Tuesday, on his way to New York, whither he goes to purchase goods for his Albany store.
    Chas. Childs left for San Francisco Monday, in response to a telegram from a Santa Fe official asking him to report for duty at that place. He expects to be assigned as a telegraph operator at some point on the Santa Fe line in Arizona.
    H. Roundtree and family, of Chehalis, Wash., arrived in Medford last Friday and proceeded to Applegate to visit friends, after which they expect to go to Gold Hill to locate. Mr. Roundtree was a resident of Jackson County several years ago.
    F. X. Musty and family, of Wallowa, Eastern Oregon, arrived in Medford Wednesday morning, and will make their future home here or hereabouts. Mr. Musty was a resident of this place 16 years ago. He will purchase farm property near Medford if a suitable one can be had.
    C. R. Buckman, of Casper, Wyoming, was in Medford last week visiting H. U. Lumsden and family. Mr. Buckman, who is a cousin of Mr. Lumsden, is an extensive stock raiser of Wyoming, and was on his way home from attendance at the recent woolgrowers' convention at Salt Lake City, Utah.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, February 1, 1901, page 6


    Frank Wilson has sold his bakery to R. F. Patty and Frank Litchfield. Mr. Patty has been employed by Mr. Wilson for some time in the capacity of baker, and Mr. Litchfield is a young gentleman from Salem who has had considerable experience in the business world and is capable of conducting a business to the advantage of himself and patrons. We have not learned what business Mr. Wilson will engage in, but we hope he and his estimable family will continue to be residents of Medford, whatever he may do.
    Miss Carrie George, the postal telegraph operator, at this place, has leased building room adjoining the T. G. Kinney property, corner of Seventh and D streets, on which is being erected a building for use as a telegraph office. She expects to handle cigars and perhaps confectionery in connection therewith.
    Ed. Wilkinson, the butcher, had the misfortune to severely cut his hand Thursday morning, while engaged in cutting meat. Dr. Pickel dressed the wound, which required six stitches.
    Jas. D. Fay, the Mail's job printer, has moved his family from Jacksonville to the F. M. Stewart residence in West Medford.
    Geo. P. Lindley's new east side residence will soon be completed. It is one of the neatest-appearing residences in Medford.
    Dr. Pickel's new residence on West Seventh Street is rapidly nearing completion.
"Additional Local," Medford Mail, February 1, 1901, page 6


    Notice is hereby given that the county superintendent of Jackson County will hold the regular examination of applicants for state papers at Ashland, commencing Wednesday, February 13th, at 9 o'clock a.m., and continuing until Saturday, February 16th, at 4 o'clock, as follows:
    Wednesday--Penmanship, history, spelling, algebra, reading, school law.
    Thursday--Written arithmetic, theory of teaching, grammar, bookkeeping, physics, civil government.
    Friday--Physiology, geography, mental arithmetic, composition, physical geography.
    Saturday--Botany, plane geometry, general history, English literature and psychology.
Medford Mail, February 1, 1901, page 6


    Upon his return from San Francisco Saturday evening, J. W. Wiley brought two large elks, a male and a female, which he purchased from the commissioners of Glen Park, south of San Francisco. They were purchased for John Pratt, who resides a few miles north of Medford, and who is securing quite a collection of wild animals. He expects to have a well-stocked zoological garden on his farm eventually, and intends making a number of improvements on his premises soon, one of which will be the construction of an artificial lake. In addition to these elks and some deer which he now has, he will endeavor to add a pair of buffaloes later. The elks, which weigh about 1600 pounds, cost $75 each.
    The artistic decorative design and execution of grocer G. L. Davis' east show window, as executed by Carl Crystal, presents an attractiveness which challenges the admiration of everyone who views it. In a body background of tea, sandwiched in with rice, the name of the proprietor is made to stand and very prominently. Banked against the window a foreground of coffee adds still further to the effect of the main display.
    D. T. Sears has been assigned to duties again as storekeeper for the Medford distillery. The position has been held for several months by T. G. Spangler. All whiskey in the distillery must be out of bond by the middle of March, at which time the position of storekeeper will be dispensed with, and Mr. Sears will be out of government employment unless he is assigned a like position at some other place.
    Attorney W. I. Vawter has been appointed one of the regents of the Southern Oregon Normal School at Ashland, by Governor Geer. The appointment was made to fill the vacancy caused by Prof. G. A. Gregory returning to his old home in Nebraska. The appointment of Mr. Vawter is a good one and a compliment to him--and to Governor Geer in selecting a gentleman so eminently qualified.
    The prune growers' meeting held in Medford last Saturday was not as largely attended as it ought to have been, owing undoubtedly in part to the brief notice given and the very bad condition of the roads. Those who met discussed the subject of a local organization, and all were agreed that such a course should be pursued, but all favored [not] taking any decisive steps until such time as there might be gotten together a greater number of growers. A call for another meeting is made elsewhere in these columns for Saturday, February 9th, at 1 o'clock.
    J. S. McCain and A. H. Chessmore have leased the Isaac Woolf building, on North C Street, and about February 15th they will open a farm implement establishment. They will handle the Portland Consolidated Implement Company's goods. The publication of the Rural World, which Mr. McCain recently acquired, will be discontinued.
    N. Langell and family, of Jacksonville, have moved to Medford and will make this their future home. They are located in the W. S. Barnum residence on North D Street. Mr. Langell and his most estimable family will make a valuable acquisition to our population, and a hearty welcome is extended to them.
    The services of Prof. N. L. Narregan has been secured as director for the Medford Musical Association. The association met Monday evening at the Coss Piano House to begin practice for participation in the Southern Oregon Musical Convention, which will be in session at Grants Pass, March 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th.
    "W. W. Cardwell has started on his return trip to Cape Nome, where he will spend several months seeking the hidden treasure in his mining claims. He goes to Dutch Harbor from Seattle and thence 1000 miles over ice and snow to reach his destination."--Roseburg Review. Mr. Cardwell formerly resided in Jackson County.
    Street Commissioner Brandenburg has a number of men engaged this week in putting in underground box culverts and otherwise repairing the street and sidewalks on Seventh Street, near the depot.
    H. H. Mitchell, the blacksmith, has installed a new additional forge in his shop this week.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, February 1, 1901, page 7


    The first hot fight of the session in the House took place Thursday night over the Medford charter. Hedges of Clackamas led the opposition prompted by attorney A. N. Soliss of Jacksonville, and tried to have the charter, which came up for final consideration at this time, referred to the committee on corporations, which was defeated. Representative Stewart led the fight for the charter, and able speeches were made by the other members of the Jackson County delegation, Messrs. Briggs and Carter, in its support. The bill went to a vote, and a call of the House was demanded by the opposition, with the result that it was passed by a vote of 39 to 16. A copy of the same charter was introduced in the upper house by Senator Cameron Thursday afternoon and passed under a suspension of the rules, and in 15 minutes' time. It was a splendid victory for the Jackson County delegation. It was a tropical fight over the passage of this Medford charter. When, after an hour and a half's weary routine in passing a number of charter bills that had no opposition, the clerk called up Representative Briggs' House Bill No. 30, the expectant ones who had come to see the fight aroused to attention and were not disappointed. W. I. Vawter, Judge Crowell and other Jackson County people were on the Jackson County delegation side of the house, while A. N. Soliss was entrenched opposite, behind and prompting Representative Hedges of Clackamas. On the call of the bill Representative Hedges gained the floor, moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Cities and Towns, and proceeded to make a speech against the passage of the bill. This brought Representative Matthew Stewart to his feet, who made one of his forcible speeches and was followed by Representative Carter. During the latter's speech the Speaker decided remarks out of order and called for a vote on the motion to refer, which resulted in a tie. The speaker voting against re-referment, the bill was put on its final passage and Hedges again took the floor and with maps in hand proceeded to tell the representatives of the outrage of taking in a strip of land within the corporate limits of Medford by the proposed charter, claiming that the thing was done in the dark and made an eloquent plea against the bill. Hon. Matthew Stewart again got the floor, and in an impassioned speech pled for the passage of the bill and claimed that the real antagonism to the charter was J. H. Stewart, who sought to evade paying taxes on property which would have all the benefits granted by the city government in the way of sidewalk, lights, etc. He read affidavits from reputable citizens of Medford showing that a meeting called to protest against the charter held in Medford was not attended by any number of representative citizens. At the end of Mr. Stewart's speech it was plain to see that he had captured the House and the bill would pass. Hon. E. D. Briggs followed and talked for the passage of the bill. A call of the House was demanded, after which the question was called, and the bill carried by a vote of 38 to 16, on the announcement of which much applause was heard. J. H. Stewart made a hard fight against this charter bill and enlisted considerable talent in opposition to it.
"Senator Makers Take Time," Ashland Tidings, February 4, 1901, page 2


    Jas. Smith has just received two pairs of Golden Wyandotte chickens from New York, which cost him nearly $30.
    Miss Carrie George, the clever manager of the Postal Tel. Co., is having neat quarters built on the north side of 7th Street, adjoining McCauley's tamale stand, which she will occupy as soon as completed.
    When senility and cynicism overwhelm mankind it becomes reminiscent. This may be the reason why some of our citizens, who never were accused of being literary, have gone to writing for the newspapers.
    The Crowell-Vawter contingent won out in the charter fight, the legislature passing the bill fathered by them, with a few changes. The provision that the city should have the same power and authority over all county roads within the city as it has over the streets, as regards grading, etc., but that all bridges needed on such county roads, the erection of which cost the county more than $2,500, should be erected, maintained and kept in repair by Jackson County under the supervision of the county court on notice and request from the city to do so, or from the mayor, acting upon the council's orders, was stricken out. Hon. J. H. Stewart was greatly handicapped in his fight against the charter, as Jackson County's delegation in the legislature, for some reason, favored the bill. Otherwise he would have succeeded in his efforts.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 7, 1901, page 3


    Jas. D. Fay and family are now residents of Medford.
    S. K. Reeves has taken the road for the Albany nursery.
    Ed. Wilkinson, who cut his hand severely one day last week, will soon be at the block again.
    Johnny Galney, who has been quite poorly for some time past, made his first appearance on our streets last week.
    Frank Wilson has sold his bakery to R. F. Patty, who has been in his employ, and Frank Litchfield, lately of Salem.
    W. B. Stevens of Albany, a member of the firm of F. K. Deuel & Co., visited in Medford one day last week, while on his way to New York to buy goods.
    D. T. Sears is again storekeeper of the Medford distillery, vice T. G. Spangler resigned. All the whisky in bond must be taken out next month.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 7, 1901, page 5

    Frank Wait of Medford has been awarded the contract to furnish 800 tons of stone, which he will obtain from the quarry in Dunn precinct formerly operated by the Siskiyou Stone Co., for the Salem post office building. The will be paid $20 a ton therefor.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 7, 1901, page 5

    The Medford Enquirer, the leading Democratic paper of southern Oregon, and whose editorials and typographical appearance furnish evidence that it is capable of judging, says, "W. J. Bryan's paper, 'The Commoner' has made its appearance. From a newspaper point of view it is disappointing, and not nearly as much of a journal as people expected it to be." We quote this opinion verbatim, et literatim.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 7, 1901, page 6


Jas. Holben et ux. to Wm. Lynch, lots 2, 10 and 11, blk 32, Medford . . . 265
Wm. Lynch et ux. to G. W. Owings, lots 2, 10 and 11, blk 32, Medford . . . 500
H. G. Nicholson et ux. to H. E. Boyden, undivided ½ interest in lots 14 and 15, blk 14, Medford . . . 200
"Real Estate Transfers," Medford Mail, February 8, 1901, page 5


    Mrs. H. G. Wortman went to Ashland Tuesday, to visit a few days with her sister, Mrs. Clayton.
    Nate Bates, the barber, formerly of Medford, but now of Grants Pass, was visiting Medford friends Sunday.
    Miss Etta Hollingsworth went to Portland Wednesday evening to take a position as trimmer in a wholesale millinery store.
    Scott Griffin, of Tolo town site fame, now in the butchering business at Grants Pass, was in Medford a couple of days this week, looking after business matters.
    Miss Minnie Love, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. C. P. Snell, for some time, went to Portland this week, where she has accepted a position in a wholesale millinery store.
    Sherman Orton, who has held the position of chief cook at Hotel Nash at different times for several years, returned to Medford last Friday and has again accepted his old position.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, February 8, 1901, page 6


    It will be good news to Will Merriman's many Medford friends to learn that he has been assigned to the position of Southern Pacific station agent at Salem, at a salary of $125per month. This position was recently left vacant by the resignation of the agent at that place, who had held the place continually since the road was completed. There was quite a rivalry for the place, since it is one of the best positions on the Southern Pacific line, and the fact that Will was selected over a large number of applicants, old in the service of the company, speaks well for his popularity with the management of the road. He has been stationed at McMinnville for some time.
    The southbound passenger, due here Sunday evening at 12 o'clock, and No. 15, due here at 11:20 Monday, did not arrive until 5:50 Monday evening, owing to a landslide at West Fork, in the Cow Creek Canyon. The slide occurred just two miles south of the scene of the big slide in the canyon which interfered so seriously with traffic a few years ago. For a distance of 200 feet dirt, rocks and trees were piled up on the track twenty feet deep. A temporary track was built around the slide enabling the belated trains to proceed on their journeys.
    E. S. Wolfer, the tinsmith, has invented a new coal oil can, which is very practical and useful. It is cylindrical shaped, to which are attached small rods on each end to be placed in brackets on the wall. Underneath is a pipe for the purpose of attaching a small faucet. To the faucet a small piece of rubber hose can be attached, and when a lamp is to be filled, all that is necessary is to turn the faucet. The can does not need to be handled at all, a fact in itself which would commend it to those who know the inconvenience of handling the old-time oil cans.
    The Palm-Whitman-Palm Cigar Company are preparing to make a thorough test of the adaptability of Jackson County soil for the growing of leaf tobacco. They have a quantity of tobacco seed, also plants, which they will supply to those wishing to make a test of the matter, and will gladly give full instructions as to its culture. They will supply government instructions, in pamphlet form, as well as personal aid in the matter. It is thought tobacco can be grown here.
    Miss Lizzie Hoover is in San Francisco, making preparations to open a millinery store in Medford soon. She has ordered a portion of her stock from the East, and will complete her opening purchase in the Bay City. She expects to be ready for business sometime next month.
    Charley Perdue has moved his gun and bicycle repair shop from F. Osenbrugge's warehouse rooms, south of the depot, to the building on the west side, adjoining Mrs. C. W. Palm's millinery store.
    H. C. Mackey & Boyd have established a new studio at Jacksonville, Mr. Boyd being in charge.
    The East Side Mill grinds every Saturday.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, February 8, 1901, page 7


    J. J. Howser is home again from his labors at Salem with the legislature.
    R. Daw has removed to Klamathon, Calif., where he has secured a good position.
    Miss Love, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. C. P. Snell, has returned to Portland.
    Sherman Orton, formerly cook at Hotel Nash, has returned to Medford and accepted that position again.
    William Barnum was called to Ashland last Friday, by the serious illness of his father, J. H. Barnum.
    Bert Miller has accepted a position as night clerk at Hotel Josephine, Grants Pass. We wish him success.
    Nate Bate, the popular tonsorial artist, formerly of this city, but now of Grants Pass, visited in Medford Sunday.
    Miss Etta Hollingsworth has gone to Portland, where she has a position as trimmer in a wholesale millinery store.
    Arthur Mahoney, who for a number of months past has been clerk at the Hotel Nash, has gone to San Francisco, where he expects to secure a position in some capacity.
    Walter Lippincott, who has been with the S.P. bridge gang in the Cow Creek Canyon, came home last week for a few days' visit with his parents. He reports a narrow escape from the big slide which occurred recently.
    One of the most popular restaurants in southern Oregon is kept by Mr. Cofer. The best meals are served there at reasonable prices, and no pains are spared to give satisfaction. When in Medford call at The Model.
    Miss Lizzie Ferguson being unable to attend to her duties as instructor in the third grade of the public schools, Miss Rydal Bradbury is filling the vacancy.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 14, 1901, page 2

    The light has just dawned upon the city council of Medford. At their last regular meeting the astonishing fact was discovered that the city was about $69,000 in debt, and that during the past two years the increased indebtedness had been alarming--$19,000. This increase is mainly attributed to the purchase of the electric light plant, putting in of the sewerage system and the falling off of water rents. If Medford's experience is a fair sample of a city owning and operating these plants, it certainly cannot be given out as very profitable to the taxpayers. In the way of suggestion, our neighbor city will have to invest in some kind of a "hedging" proposition.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 14, 1901, page 7




    Medford's population is 2100.
    Our new city charter is in force.
    H. U. Lumsden and wife are visiting relatives in Seattle.
    Miss Lizzie Hoover is in San Francisco selecting a stock of millinery to open up in Medford.
    E. L. Schermerhorn and wife and Dr. I. L. Arnold left Tuesday for New York. They will make an extended visit in the eastern states.
    A Young Men's Christian Union has been organized in this city, with the following officers: E. S. Wolfer, Pres.; Leon Howard, Vice Pres.; F. H. Hull, Rec. Sec.; D. W. Day, Cor. Sec.; Ray McKinney, Treas.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 21, 1901, page 3


    Considerable improvements are noted about town.
    The news of the death of Mrs. Peter Spielman (nee Miss Elizabeth Phipps), in New York, was received here on last Sunday. The young couple were married only about three weeks ago, and left for Buffalo, N.Y. to make that place their future home. The news of the young bride's sudden death was a great shock to her relatives and friends of Medford. The remains will be brought here for interment.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 21, 1901, page 5

    Medford's new city charter, that has just become a law, is replete with many good things for the government of that municipality. Medford is no longer a "town" but a "city."
    The Mail has completed its census of the city of Medford--giving that place a population of 1791. We are pleased to see our neighbor town step up in the row of the cities of Oregon with a population of 2,000 and upwards.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 21, 1901, page 7


    F. M. Wait, who has the contract for furnishing the stone for the federal building at Salem, accompanied by his father, Dr. J. B. Wait, of Medford, visited the stone quarry on the upper Dunn place Tuesday, to procure more samples. The blue sandstone specimens already furnished by Mr. Wait for inspection are apparently all right, but the authorities wanted to see some of the buff specimens. Mr. Wait took home with him an 80-pound sample.
    The Jacksonville Times says: The death of Mrs. Spielman (nee Miss Elizabeth Phipps) of Medford is reported from New York. The couple were married in Jacksonville about three weeks ago, and left for Buffalo, N.Y., which was to be their future home. We have no particulars of the death, but the remains will be brought back to Medford for interment. The death of the young bride is a severe blow to family and friends.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, February 21, 1901, page 3


    Mrs. Short, of British Columbia, is in Medford upon a visit to her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Lucas.
    Mrs. J. S. McCain went to Salem Wednesday for a few weeks' visit with her son, R. S. McCain.
    A. C. Edwards, of Butte Creek, was visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Edwards, of Medford, this week.
    Jas. Smith and family, who arrived in Medford from Nebraska a few weeks ago, left for their old home Wednesday. They may return later.
    J. Tressler left for Portland Sunday evening. If he is successful in securing employment there he will move his family to the city this spring.
    Mrs. F. K. Churchill, of Gold Hill, who has been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Storr, of this city, left for Albany Thursday morning to join her husband.
    S. P. Conger, at one time engaged in mining near Gold Hill, where he operated a quartz mill, but more recently of Colorado, was in Medford this week. He is here on mining business.
    Mr. and Mrs. Bashaw and family, of Savanna, Illinois, arrived in this city last week with the intention of locating here permanently. Mr. Bashaw hopes to secure employment on the railroad.
    Geo. H. Williamson, one of the first residents of Medford, who is now residing in San Francisco, passed through here Monday evening, en route to Butte, Montana. Mr. Williamson is a mechanic by trade, and it was he who built the Hamlin block in this city and a number of other buildings.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, February 22, 1901, page 6


    Loren Wigle, while playing leapfrog Saturday, fell and dislocated his elbow. Dr. Shearer reduced the fracture, and the young man will be all right again in a short time, when it is expected he will run himself up against some other kind of misfortune. He is the unluckiest fellow in Medford. He can give anyone cards and spades and beat 'em out in a game of accident.
    G. L. Davis, the grocer, is always at the front when it comes to arranging his show windows in a manner to attract attention. An imitation washer woman, bending over a wash tub--as natural as life--while scattered around, in every direction, are the garments to be made as white as snow with the aid of her favorite brand of soap, is his latest novel idea.
    The directors of the Wellen school district have engaged the services of Miss Lila Sackett, for the coming spring term of school at that place. Miss Sackett has been teaching in their district for the past two years, and the fact that her services have been retained is a compliment to the ability of the lady as an educational instructor.
    On Thursday evening of last week the "Kettledrum Klub" was entertained by Miss Lillian Rhinehart at her cozy quarters in the Hamlin block. The evening was pleasantly spent in various ways, domino whist being one of the features. Light refreshments were served, and a thoroughly enjoyable time was had.
    The city bastille is usually occupied these nights by one or more guests whose street perambulations are not conducted in accordance with laws and regulations in such cases made and provided. The morning following they are usually escorted to the city limits and invited to move on.
    F. M. Wilson has sold his bakery for sure this time. The deal was closed yesterday. The parties making the purchase are Reuben Patty and Frank Litchfield, both of Salem--same people who negotiated for its purchase a few weeks ago.
    Chief of Police Johnson was recently presented with a real regulation "billy" club, with which to uphold the peace and dignity of the city.
    Medford's population to date is 2138, a gain of twenty-nine since last Friday.
"Additional Local," Medford Mail, February 22, 1901, page 6


    The arrival in this city last week of the prime promoters of the Fish Lake Irrigation and Power Canal, Messrs. Clark and Vincent, caused a renewed interest in this great project. While nothing definite regarding the preliminary program can be learned for publication at this time, it can be stated with certainty that arrangements for commencement of the work will be made at an early date. There are a great many vital matters connected with an undertaking of this magnitude which require adjudication before anything of a definite nature can be safely announced. These gentlemen are averse to making any statement which they may not be able to keep, hence their reticence at this time; but the fact that they are asking nothing in in the way of bonuses or other "grafting" concessions evidences their good faith. They ask the cooperation of the citizens of Medford and those residing along the line of the proposed canal in securing rights-of-way, which must be accomplished before anything of a definite nature can be done. Mr. McCray, the chief engineer, has taken up his headquarters in this city and will remain here permanently. Messrs. Clark and Vincent, who have extensive interests in California which require immediate attention, left for San Francisco Thursday, but they will return at an early date. The benefits to be derived from this canal cannot well be overestimated by the citizens of this valley. An opportunity is here presented to reclaim the large acreage of arid land in the county, of furnishing the farmers with an abundance of water for irrigating purposes, and of furnishing Medford with a water system unexcelled by that of any city in the state. All possible assistance should be generously accorded these gentlemen in their efforts to secure the necessary right-of-way. This accomplished, the immediate construction of the ditch is an assured fact.
    Five families, numbering twenty-nine in all, arrived in Medford last Saturday from Cedar Rapids, Neb., and will locate somewhere in the Rogue River Valley permanently. They have all rented houses in Medford and will reside here until spring opens up, at least, and probably longer. In conversation with one of the gentlemen, Mr. Harper, he stated to a Mail representative that there are a large number of families in Nebraska who expect to come to Oregon during the next few months. He is a butcher by trade, and expects to engage in that business at some point in the valley as soon as an opening can be found. The other members of the party have not decided what avocation or business they will enter.
    Druggist Strang has secured the services of J. D. Butler, of Black Hills, South Dakota, a graduate of the St. Louis School of Pharmacy, as drug clerk. The young gentleman arrived in Medford Monday. He comes highly recommended as a gentleman and a druggist, and will make a valuable acquisition to Medford society, as well as an assistant to Mr. Strang in the capacity in which he is employed.
    J. H. Butler has purchased four resident lots on South A Street from M. S. Damon, paying therefor $300. Mr. Butler expects to erect a dwelling on this property during the summer--for his own use. He has a very pleasant place for a home and as well one where the soil is very fruitful--as the neighbors nearby who grow vegetables and fruit extensively will bear witness.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, February 22, 1901, page 7

    H. C. Mackey & Boyd's photo tent will remain in Jacksonville but a short time. Have your photos made now.
    Bring the little folks while the photo tent is in town. They never feel good after a six- or eight-mile drive.
    The snow and rain this winter has knocked out the bicycle riding completely, and it will be some time yet before bicycle riding can be enjoyed in this county.
    It is now unlawful to play nickel-in-the-slot machines, or to allow them to be played. The late legislature placed them among other gambling devices.
    A Medford paper says that two young men, living in Jacksonville, recently made that town a visit and acted very badly, riding on the sidewalks, etc. They paid $25 for their sport.
    Litchfield & Patty, the popular proprietors of the Medford bakery, have made a number of improvements and are catering to the public with success. As they manufacture bread, cakes, pies, etc. of a superior quality, they are entitled to the liberal patronage enjoyed by them.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 28, 1901, page 5


    Mrs. J. S. McCain is at Salem visiting her son, R. L. Farmer.
    Medford's population to date is 2,138, a gain of 20 since last Friday.
    A Young Men's Christian Association has been organized in this city.
    Loren Wigle, while playing leapfrog a few days ago, fell and dislocated his elbow.
    Mrs. Short of British Columbia is in Medford, visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Lucas.
    Ralph Allen is erecting a neat cottage on the east side, which he will occupy when completed.
    Reuben Patty and Frank Litchfield of Salem have recently purchased the bakery business of F. M. Wilson.
    J. Tressler has gone to Portland in search of employment. If successful he will move his family there in the spring.
    Bert Miller, who went to Grants Pass a few weeks ago to accept a position as night clerk at Hotel Josephine, has returned to our city.
    With a brand-new real regulation "billy" club, Chief of Police Johnson will be able to uphold the peace and dignity of our city in good shape.
    P. B. O'Neil has returned from his trip to San Jose and southern California, and reports that there is much rejoicing in those sections over the heavy rainfall there this season, which will ensure good crops.
    I. M. Muller of this place, who went to San Francisco the first of the year, has secured a position as bookkeeper in that city. His many friends in Medford wish him success.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 28, 1901, page 7


    Signor Dominique Boffa, the violin soloist who will attend the convention here next week, was down from Medford Tuesday and attended the orchestra meeting on that evening.
    Wm. Bybee, of the Bybee soda springs, was in Medford a couple of days this week. Mr. Bybee is negotiating with a colony of eastern people for the sale of his 1400-acre ranch on Rogue River, and it was to meet a representative of this colony that he was in Medford. Mr. Bybee owns over 4000 acres of land in Jackson County which he intends to sell in tracts suitable to purchasers, after which he will retire from active work.--Mail.
"Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, February 28, 1901, page 3


    Dr. G. B. Cole, of Medford, Oregon, has located in Central Point, where he thinks the work will not be so arduous.
Medical Sentinel, March 1901, page 101




G. W. Bashford et ux. to M. G. Theiss, undivided ½ of lot 10, and all of lot 11, blk 12, Medford . . . 50
F. W. Hutchison to Florence B. Butler, lot 6, blk 3, Park add., Medford . . . 60
A. B. Butler and husband to Florence B. Butler, s ½ of lot 5, blk 3, Park add., Medford . . . 50
Sallie E. Ish to J. H. Butler et al., 1.88 acres of lot 5, blk 1, Ish add., Medford . . . 113
"Real Estate Transfers," Medford Mail, March 1, 1901, page 5


    W. H. Hembree, who has been in California for some time, returned to Medford Wednesday.
    Mrs. Anna Denton left Tuesday evening for Yakima, Wash., where she will reside in the future.
    Mrs. Francis Fitch left for San Francisco Thursday to join her husband, who is now located there.
    E. Morrison and family, of Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, arrived in Medford last Saturday. They are here with the intention of locating.
    Mort Foster, who has been located at Spokane for some time, arrived in Medford last week for a few days' visit with his relatives and many friends.
    Miss Maggie Forsythe left Tuesday for her home at Elysian, Minnesota. She has been visiting her father, Wm. Forsythe, in this city, several months.
    Wm. Eaton, who is now employed as underground miner in a large mine at Keswick, Calif., was in Medford this week visiting his sister, Mrs. Geo. Howard, who is very ill.
    Miss Lizzie Hoover, who has been in San Francisco several weeks selecting stock for her millinery store which she intends opening in this city early in the spring, returned home Wednesday evening.
    Mrs. Emma Ellison, of Galveston, Texas, who has been visiting her uncle, A. M. Woodford, went to Glendale Tuesday for a week's visit with relatives. She expects to leave for Galveston shortly.
    Ranse Rouse, who has been visiting relatives and friends in Missouri and Illinois for several weeks, returned home this week. He was accompanied home by his sister, Miss May Rouse, of St. Louis, who will visit here for some time.
    J. H. Wilson, who formerly resided on a farm near Medford, but [is] now a resident of Salem, is here for a few days upon business. He is having some improvements made about his South C Street property, putting in sewers and cleaning up around the premises.
    J. J. Martin, who has been engaged extensively in mining in Jackson County for several years, left for New York Monday, where he will remain until about the middle of March, after which he goes to South America to take charge of some large mining enterprises with which he is connected. He will purchase a large amount of machinery in New York for shipment to the scene of his future work.
    G. B. Nichols and C. E. Palmatier, of Little Shasta, Calif., arrived in Medford this week and will, in all probability, make the Rogue River Valley their future home. They are desirous of renting farm land with an option on the purchase of the same at the expiration of six months or a year. Mr. Nichols was a resident of Medford for several months four years ago. They are stirring young men and would unquestionably make a success of a farming venture in our valley.
    J. R. Bancroft and family and John Wilson and family, thirteen in all, arrived in Medford Sunday evening from Mt. Carroll, Illinois, and will hereafter make their future homes in Rogue River Valley. These gentlemen were brought here through the influence of Wesley Dial, who believes, and rightly so, that this valley is one of the finest spots in the United States, for all purposes. The gentlemen are themselves well pleased with what they have seen thus far, and are enthusiastic in their praises of the country. They will probably rent farms for a year, after which they will undoubtedly invest in farm property. A large number of other parties from their section contemplate coming to Oregon later on.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, March 1, 1901, page 6


    G. L. Davis:--"Here, Bliton, stop flirting with our show window girl. She's ironing now and is busy, and besides she wasn't waving her hand at you. It's Doc Leak and Jennings, across the way, that she's 'ludin' at. What do you think of that for an advertising scheme? It surely advertises thoroughly the lines of goods displayed in the window."
    C. L. Harbaugh, by letter:--"Enclosed please find money order covering my subscription price for The Mail to next August. I have to thank you for the courtesy you have shown in sending me The Mail so promptly each week, it generally reaching me by the Wednesday following its issue. We enjoy The Mail and look forward to the day of its arrival with pleasant anticipation. It has served to keep us well posted on Pacific coast affairs generally. With wishes for your success in the future, I am very  truly yours, -----." (Mr. H. is a son of O. Harbaugh, of Jacksonville, and is at present an employee in the office of the president of the Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad Company, at Cleveland, Ohio--Ed.)
    J. A. Whitman:--"Yes, we are employing twenty hands in the cigar factory, and will add more as the business demands. Our payroll is about $100 per week, of which the greater part is spent among the various merchants in Medford each week. We think the town will derive considerable benefit from the employment of these hands, and no efforts should be spared to secure any institutions for Medford which will employ labor. The cannery which is being talked of would be a very great benefit to Medford and vicinity, and should be secured if a little assistance from the citizens will bring it here. Not only would it employ a number of laborers, mostly women and girls, but it would provide a market for all the produce of the valley. The direct benefit to the town from the employment of forty or fifty girls, at good wages, is very evident."
    W. F. Isaacs:--"I had a letter recently from my brother, George, who is in Vancouver, B.C., where he has been since leaving Medford several years ago. He seemingly is held in very high esteem by the members of his craft in that city. The Barbers' Union, of which he is a member, recently presented him with an elegant cane, which he prizes very highly because of it being a token of appreciation and because further that the wood from which it was made has a history. It was from the steamer Beaver, which was wrecked in the Vancouver, B.C. harbor in 1888. The Beaver was made in England in 1835 and was the first steamer to cross the Atlantic Ocean, which it did in the year it was built. It was the first steamer to go around Cape Horn, and the first of its kind that ever rippled the waters of the Pacific. In 1836 the Beaver steamed to the mouth of the Columbia River and from there up the river to a point where now is located Vancouver, Washington. The wood from which the cane is made is called teak or African oak, and grows only in Africa. Yes, George is doing very nicely in Vancouver, and I imagine is piling up a good bit of the yellow coin."
Medford Mail, March 1, 1901, page 6


    John Curry left Tuesday night for Washington, to resume his position in the census office.
    Jesse Wilson, who now resides near Salem, is in Medford, looking after his property on C Street.
    C. B. Rostel is being visited by his sister, who is the wife of a prominent farmer of Siskiyou County, Calif.
    Dr. R. T. Burnett, the clever dentist, expects to locate in Ashland for the practice of his profession.
    Ranse Rouse has returned from his trip to St. Louis, accompanied by his sister. He is again doing the grand at Al. Helms' popular resort.
    E. D. Weston has been commissioned to organize camps of the Modern Woodmen of America, and will operate in southern and southeastern Oregon.
    Frank Wilson has purchased the Model Restaurant, on C Street, of B. J. Cofer, and will conduct it on a more elaborate scale. The best meals are always served there.
    Miss Carrie George, the popular manager of the Postal Tel. Co., is nicely located on Seventh Street, opposite Hotel Nash. She also carries a good line of cigars.
    A. Ray, the genial blacksmith, has purchased the grocery store on the west side of the railroad track, and will engage in mercantile pursuits. Success to him. Newt. Morcy will continue blacksmithing at the old stand.
    A camp of Modern Woodmen of America was organized in Medford Tuesday night by Messrs. Wooliever and Abbott. G. W. Mackey is consul; A. Ray, advisor; Geo. Kurtz, clerk; H. B. Nye, banker. The new lodge starts with a good-sized membership and under favorable auspices.
    Captain, Judge or Mayor Crowell--whichever you please--who was instrumental in having Hon. J. H. Stewart's property placed within the corporate limits of Medford, has been circumvented after all. Mr. Stewart, having purchased the Fordyce farm, across the road from the premises annexed, will make that his headquarters in the future and move the buildings on the Hill place thither. Old Windy has a decided weakness for throwing down those whom he should serve most.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 7, 1901, page 4


    Mrs. Francis Fitch last week joined her husband, who has concluded that California is the best field for his versatile talents.
    Thos. Collins has rented his place in East Medford and is keeping bachelor's hall in McAndrews' building on 7th Street.
    Miss Aileen Webber has resigned her position as instructor of the musical department of the Southern Oregon State Normal School, and is succeeded by Miss Grace Odgers, an accomplished musician.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 7, 1901, page 7




    The granite that will be used in [Salem's new post office] building will be obtained from Medford. They will also use Oregon sandstone and all material from this state so far as possible.
"Work to Begin Next Monday," The Daily Journal, Salem, March 9, 1901, page 4


    Jeff. Heard, the promoter, is at San Francisco again.
    We are sorry to learn that the estimable wife of Thos. McAndrews is quite ill.
    W. J. King, the popular proprietor of the Turf Exchange, was at the county seat Saturday, accompanied by J. T. Delk.
    Dr. Odgers, having sold his dental business in Ashland to Dr. Burnett, has returned to Medford and opened an office in Mrs. Miles' brick building.
    The citizens of Medford are beginning to think that they elected a grafter for mayor at the last election, judging from the expense bill filed by that prince of patriots in connection with the passage of the new charter. Before they bestow their approbation of the great feats he performed, in the undiluted quantity that our venerable mayor always expects, they would like a bill of particulars. What was the money spent for anyway, "old man"? We know that you are ever laboring in the interests of the dear people, without fear, favor or remuneration, and are satisfied that an itemized statement will substantiate our confidence in you.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 14, 1901, page 4

    It is reported that Frank Wait, who has the contract for furnishing the stone for the new Salem post office, will procure the granite from land owned by P. J. Ryan and situated in Willow Springs precinct, west of G. Sears' place. The stone will be dressed at Central Point and shipment made from there.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 14, 1901, page 5


    Chas. H. Pierce of Medford, who is well known for his enterprise and ability, is organizing a company for the purpose of starting a cannery somewhere in the valley--probably at Talent. This would prove an important business proposition in more ways than one.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 14, 1901, page 7


    A camp of the Modern Woodmen of America was organized at Medford, Oregon on Tuesday evening March 5th by District Deputy Head Consul W. A. Wooliever, assisted by Assistant Deputy Head Consul J. W. Abbott, with 31 charter members. The following neighbors were duly elected and installed into their respective offices: V.C., G. W. Mackey; W.A., A. D. Ray; E.B., H. B. Nye; Sentry, J. R. Hardin; Clerk, Geo. J. Kurtz, Escort, N. H. Marcey, Watchman, C. A. Poe; Physician, J. E. Shearer; Delegate, Geo. J. Kurtz.
"Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, March 14, 1901, page 3


    "Doc" Keene, of Medford, the famous Jackson County politician, who has been termed the "Joe Simon of Southern Oregon," was in Grants Pass Saturday night.
"Personal," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, March 14, 1901, page 3




     "Gone to get married.  Will be back soon," is the wording displayed on a placard on the door of  our merchant tailor’s shop.
Coquille City Herald, March 19, 1901


    Gov. Geer has appointed Miss Carrie George as a notary public. It is a good appointment.
    Jeff. Heard and A. A. Davis were in Jackson Creek district, situated west of Jacksonville, one day this week, looking at some mines.
    Mrs. Jessie Farnsworth of Los Angeles, Calif. arrived in Medford Monday evening, for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Langell.
    Miss Grace Foster, one of our most charming vocalists, will sing at the entertainment which will be given by the Epworth League in Jacksonville on the 22d.
    M. E. Beatty, who was prominent in the early days of Medford, passed through our town one day last week, en route to San Francisco. He is now located in the state of Washington.
    The Times is pained to announce the death of the wife of Thos. McAndrews, who died at the family residence, situated near Medford, last Monday, after a lingering illness. She was a resident of southern Oregon for many years, a lady of estimable qualities and highly respected by all who knew her. A husband and several children, as well as numerous friends, mourn her loss. The remains were buried in the Catholic cemetery in Jacksonville, in the presence of a large concourse. Rev. Father Berthiaume officiated.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 21, 1901, page 5

    J. C. Whipp has been given a contract for getting out a large quantity of stone for use in Medford, and has several men employed at a quarry, situated east of Jacksonville, not far from F. W. Knowles' place.
    Those wishing sulphur for spraying purposes can obtain what they want at reasonable rates by applying to the Medford Distilling & Refining Co., which has just received a carload.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 21, 1901, page 5


    Mrs. Crystal, accompanied by a son and daughter, have gone to Sebastopol, Calif. to locate.
    Gov. Geer has appointed Miss Carrie George as a notary public. It is a good appointment.
    Mort. Foster, a popular young man, is occupying the position of salesman at Boyden's hardware store, which he will no doubt fill acceptably.
    Medford district, the most populous in the county excepting Ashland, has 737 children of school age, a gain of 70 over the number reported by the clerk last year.
    J. W. Hunter and F. S. Sherer, expert photographers, who lately arrived from Kansas, have rented the gallery occupied by Mackey & Boyd, and will take possession about April 1st.
    Miss Florence Toft has succeeded Miss Lillian Barr as "hello" girl at the Medford telephone office. The latter will take a course at a business college in San Francisco soon, to which city she will go with her sister, Mrs. Ada Mills, whose little son will be treated in a hospital.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 21, 1901, page 7



     It turns out that the urchin who put the placard on the shop door of our young merchant tailor at his departure of a few days since, the wording of which we gave last week, knew a little something of what he was talking about. Mr. Slagle returned from Roseburg Friday, accompanied by a Mrs. Slagle, formerly Miss Minnie Nicholson, of Medford. The Herald extends its heartiest congratulations to these young people, and earnestly welcomes Mrs. S. to residence among us.
Coquille City Herald, March 26, 1901


    Mrs. E. Ellison of Galveston, Texas, who has been visiting A. M. Woodford and family for some time past, left for home Saturday.
    There were several runaways in Medford Tuesday, the principal participants being the big team of A. Slover, which shivered a telephone pole and did some other damage.
    The whereabouts of E. B. Jennings are still unknown. It is reported that he has gone to Alaska. This is doubtful, however, as people who go there must work, and whisky costs too much.
    Mrs. Emma Howard, who has been suffering with consumption for some time past, died early on the morning of the 28th. The remains will be buried in Jacksonville cemetery Friday afternoon.
    J. H. Stewart, Roberts & O'Neil, W. S. Crowell, Horace Pelton and others have disposed of their stock in the Medford Bank. It is stated that C. C. Beekman of Jacksonville, the pioneer banker, has become one of the principal stockholders of the institution, although he denies it. J. E. Enyart and Geo. R. Lindley will respectively continue to act as cashier and bookkeeper, having given general satisfaction.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 28, 1901, page 5

    T. J. Kenney has sold the property in Medford, situated on the corner of 7th and front streets and opposite the Hotel Nash, to J. E. Bodge and C. W. Palm for $5000. He purchased it of Chas. Wall some time since for $4200.
    Litchfield & Patty, proprietors of the Vienna Bakery at Medford, will commence delivering bread by wagon next Monday, April 1st. They manufacture a superior article of everything in their line and always give satisfaction.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 28, 1901, page 5


    The contractors who are digging the Britt ditch, extending from below Medford to the Britt farm on Rogue River, have their work nearly completed. This ditch will enable Mr. Britt to utilize a large tract of pumice land which is now useless.
"Oregon Notes," Oregonian, Portland, March 28, 1901, page 10


    Mrs. Nancy Frary will leave for Washington in a few days where she goes to make her home.
"Central Point Items," Medford Mail, March 29, 1901, page 2


    Mr. Weston, of Medford, was out here last week trying to organize a Modern Woodmen of America lodge but do not think he met with much success.
    A. J. Daley  has received a new stock of goods and his business is booming. He is also having marked success as a magnetic healer. See his ad in this week's issue of The Mail.
"Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail, March 29, 1901, page 5


    Homer Nelson, proprietor of the Albany bottling works, was in Medford Sunday visiting his cousin, D. T. Lawton.
    Mrs. Emma Ellison, of Galveston, Texas, who has been visiting with her uncle, A. M. Woodford, and family, of this city, for several weeks, left Saturday for her home.
    M. P. Crease and son, of Mankato, Kansas, have been in the city several days visiting Mr. Crease's uncle, L. O. Wells. The gentleman is desirous of locating at some point in Oregon, to engage in the grocery business, and is very favorably impressed with Medford. They will leave for their home in Kansas Monday.
    Mrs. Ada Mills and little son, and her sister, Miss Lillian Barr, left for San Francisco Wednesday. Lillian will take a course in the Healds Business College, and as previously stated in these columns. Mrs. Mills will remain in the city some time in order to give her little son medical treatment. It is to be hoped that a permanent cure will be effected for him.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, March 29, 1901, page 6


    The Vienna Bakery, which has an established reputation for furnishing superior bake stuffs, has recently been thoroughly overhauled and modern appliances for baking supplied. The bread, cakes, pies, etc., are steadily growing in popular favor. The proprietors will, commencing next Monday, make their trips weekly to Jacksonville. Save your orders for them.
    J. M. Lofland, who resides a few miles west of Medford, received a telephone message Tuesday evening stating that his nephew, Wesley Dollarhide, of Klamathon, had been accidentally killed at that place Tuesday forenoon. Mr. and Mrs. Lofland left on Wednesday morning's train for Klamathon. Deceased leaves a wife and two children.
    E. B. Jennings, who left Medford so unceremoniously a few weeks ago, is reported to be in Indiana. Letters are said to have been received from him expressing a desire to return to Medford.
    Dr. H. N. Butler, a graduate of the S. S. Still College of Osteopathy, of Des Moines, Iowa, has located in Medford for the practice of his profession. The doctor is a brother of J. S. Butler, who is employed as drug clerk at Chas. Strang's drug store. He was here a few weeks ago on a visit to his brother, during which time he became so favorably impressed with the city that he decided to return here and locate permanently. He is a young man of very gentlemanly appearance and will doubtless succeed in his purpose to establish himself into a good practice. He has fitted up office rooms in the opera house block over Strang's drug store.
    Monday was garden seed day at the Medford post office, and Postmaster Merriman and his two assistants were kept busy all day distributing the two large mail pouches of seeds which were sent to various parties in this section by Senator Simon from the agricultural department. Usually these free seed are sent in small lots at different times, but this time they came in a bulk--a departure from the regular order of things not particularly relished by the post office force.
    It is reported that the Southern Pacific Company will at once replace the stationary white switch lights along its road with green ones. It is claimed for the green light that it is much more distinct and less apt to mislead railroad engineers than the white light. White lights are a signal for safety, and engineers on fast passenger trains might easily mistake a house light for a switch signal, in consequence of which costly accidents might occur.
    The United Brethren class of Medford will meet at the old Salvation Army barracks, Sunday the 31st at 2:30 p.m., for the purpose of organizing a union Sunday school. Everybody is cordially invited. There will also be preaching at 7:30 in the evening by Rev. J. E. Kenworthy.
"Additional Local," Medford Mail, March 29, 1901, page 6


    The question just now agitating the minds of many people of this locality, as elsewhere, and one which cannot be determined by theoretical reasoning is "Does oil exist beneath the surface of the soil of the Rogue River Valley?" The oil fever is becoming epidemic in this state, and surface indications are reported from all sections, yet oil has not been discovered. While other localities are experiencing at least a temporary boom in anticipation of the possible discovery of this coveted mineral. Medford has not been entirely proof against the contagion of its subtle influence. Local capitalists, backed with sufficient means to thoroughly test the question are endeavoring to bond sufficient land surrounding this city to justify them in inaugurating a thorough exploration of the localities where the surface indications point to the possible existence of oil, and the much vexed question will probably be solved within the next few months. Experts have examined the land adjoining Ashland, and their reports have been so favorable as to encourage the organization of a stock company which has for its purpose the sinking of a number of wells. Stock was issued and placed on the market a few days ago, and the citizens of that place have subscribed largely for it as a means of expeditiously determining whether or not a fortune lies beneath their soil. An awakening as to the great possibilities in this wealth-creating industry has taken place, and it is more than possible that another great industry will be added to Oregon's already long list of paying enterprises.
    About the liveliest rumpus which has occurred in Medford for some time happened Tuesday evening when Slover's big dray team, indulged in a lively sprint through the main streets. They started from A. A. Davis' flour mill, turning into C Street, down to Seventh, and around the corner toward the railroad track without a hitch in the proceedings. Warner & Wortman's delivery team, which was standing in front of the store, didn't propose to take any chances of a collision, to avoid which they started up Seventh Street at the liveliest gait they probably ever traveled. The dray team collided with an electric light pole near the depot, which stopped them, although the pole was smashed to kindling wood. The delivery team, which evidently had no intention of running away for any purpose other than for self-preservation, were found wending their way leisurely back to their accustomed stand in front of the store. The only damage done was a slight cut on one of Mr. Slover's horses, the breaking of a king bolt and the demolishment of the electric light pole.
    A good line of all the high-grade cigars is handled by Miss Carrie George, at the Postal Telegraph office. She is also a notary public, and is agent for several well-known fire insurance companies.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, March 29, 1901, page 7




    Lin Purdin returned from San Francisco last week, after an absence of several months.
    Childers & Co. have sold their brick building, situated at the eastern end of Seventh Street, to Medford's lodge of the Knights of Pythias for $3250.
    Geo. R. Lindley has assumed his duties as cashier of the Jackson County Bank, a position he is well qualified to fill, and will doubtless give general satisfaction.
    W. B. Jackson, who was formerly deputy county clerk, has become bookkeeper at the Medford Bank. He will no doubt fill the place acceptably, being well adapted thereto.
    E. B. Jennings, who is charged with appropriating several hundred dollars from W. Kramer of Myrtle Creek, is said to be in Indiana. An information for embezzlement has been filed against him in the circuit court.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 4, 1901, page 5

    Litchfield & Patty of Medford are now running their wagon to Jacksonville, and furnishing us with superior bread and pastry.
    Fred Weeks of Medford, a subject of the King of England, has declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States.
    D. T. Pritchard, the expert watchmaker and jeweler, has removed his stock of goods from Medford to Jacksonville, and may hereafter be found at the Masonic building, in the room formerly occupied by the late E. C. Brooks. He keeps a nice line of watches, jewelry, etc. Give him a call, for he will please you.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 4, 1901, page 5


    Mackey & Boyd now occupy a large, new tent on C Street, south of the Crater, where they do superior work.
    H. B. Reed of McMinnville, who formerly manufactured fence in Medford, passed through the valley Sunday, en route to California.
    Wm. Ulrich, who is afflicted with a tumor abscess, which affects his vitals, was taken to San Francisco Saturday, and will have an operation performed on him at the Waldeck hospital. He is very sick now.
    H. L. Gilkey, who has so efficiently acted as cashier of the Jackson County Bank, will assume a like position in the F. N. Bank of Grants Pass. He will be succeeded by Geo. R. Lindley, who has been acting as bookkeeper at the Medford Bank. Both are clever, honorable gentlemen, who never fail to give satisfaction.
    Wm. Ennis, a saloon-keeper of Montague, Calif., formerly a resident of Medford, had a row with Wm. Simpson, also a resident of Medford several years ago. There seemed to be some old feud between them, over which the trouble occurred. Simpson pulled a gun and shot twice at Ennis, who had attacked him. He then swore out a warrant for Ennis, who was taken to Yreka, giving $500 bail to appear for examination.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 4, 1901, page 7

    Clarence M. Keene, a brother of Dr. J. M. Keene of Medford, is now a full-fledged discipline of Aesculapius, having graduated from the University of Oregon's medical department at Portland last week. He is an intelligent, clever young man, and will doubtless succeed in his profession.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 4, 1901, page 7


    M. F. Hanley left Friday evening for Portland, and he may extend his trip to eastern Oregon.
    Postmaster S. S. Aiken, of Prospect, was in the city a couple of days this week upon business.
    C. D. Vincent, of the Fish Lake Ditch Company, came up from San Francisco Tuesday evening
    Mrs. J. H. Bellinger is over at Buncom this week upon a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Arthurs.
    Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Langley left for Eureka, Calif., Monday morning, where they will reside for the future.
    Mrs. Wm. Arthurs, of Buncom, returned last week from a visit with relatives at Waitsburg, Wash.
    Mrs. J. R. Wilson went to Ashland Saturday to visit her daughter, Miss Gertrude, who is attending the normal.
    Mrs. V. McCray came up from San Francisco Tuesday evening to join her husband, V. McCray, chief engineer for the Fish Lake Irrigation Company.
    Mrs. C. C. Barkdull and sister, Mrs. S. C. Oviatt, left Wednesday morning for California to visit different sections of the state for the benefit of the former's health.
    Arthur Mahoney, formerly day clerk at Hotel Nash, was in the city a few days this week. He is selling California oil stock, and reports that he is meeting with success.
    J. W. Prall was at San Francisco last week upon business, having gone thither with a carload of fat hogs, which himself and J. W. Wiley had gathered in this locality.
    W. J. King was in Roseburg this week, where he made final proof on his timber claim. He was accompanied by R. W. Gray and Joe Delk, who appeared as witnesses for Mr. King.
    Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Fitzgerald returned to Medford this week from Grants Pass and will make this place their future home. Mr. F. will work at his trade, that of carpentering.
    Geo. E. Weber, the Woodmen of the World organizer, returned from a two weeks' trip to Del Norte County, Calif., last week. He organized a lodge at Crescent City during his absence.
    E. D. Rose, who has been stopping during the winter with his brother-in-law, G. N. Smith, out at Wellen, left last week for Sisson, Calif., where he has employment in a logging camp.
    Mrs. H. S. Donnell, of Portland, and her mother-in-law, Mrs. G. W. Donnell, of Grants Pass, arrived in Medford Wednesday, and will spend a few days here visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Lippincott.
    Geo. Brown, the Eagle Point merchant, was in the city several days the latter part of last week. Mr. Brown reports considerable activity in Eagle Point and also that the merchants there are doing a good business.
    Joe Slinger left Wednesday morning for San Francisco, where he will visit a few days, after which he will visit his sister who resides at Mayer, Arizona. His objective point is Tamaulipas, Mexico, where he will remain indefinitely.
    O. E. Jones, of Coldwater, Mich., was a Medford visitor last week. Mr. Jones was one of those who took advantage of the low railroad rates to visit the West, and he expressed himself as very much surprised at the vastness of this state and the diversity of its resources.
    Dr. Pickel was over in the Applegate country Monday in attendance upon R. J. Cameron, who was injured a few weeks ago by being thrown from a wagon. He is improving, but it will be several weeks before he is able to move about much, having sustained a bad sprain of one of his legs.
    Miss Mae Merriman went to Gold Hill Tuesday evening to attend the Harvey-Miller wedding which took place in that town Wednesday. The groom is a nephew of Postmaster G. F. Merriman, and one of the highly respected young men of the county. The bride is one of Gold Hill's popular young ladies.
    Clyde West, who has been stopping in Medford for the past few months, left last week for Salt Lake City, where he expects to reside for some time. Mr. West is a nephew of Mrs. I. E. Sayre, formerly of this city, and during his stay here he was engaged in looking after that lady's mining interests over in the Applegate country.
    Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Harris arrived in Medford Wednesday for a few days' visit with jeweler Elwood and family. Mrs. Harris is a sister of Mr. Elwood. Mr. H. is a government sawyer and engineer and is en route from Teko, Idaho, to a government reservation in Arizona, to which place he has been transferred by the government.
    H. C. Williams, of Ashland, was in the city one day this week. He is one of the promoters of the oil company recently formed at Ashland for the purpose of prospecting for oil. He says the company has leased nearly all the land where there are prospects of oil being found, from Phoenix to Wagner's Soda Springs, several miles above Ashland.
    Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Burt, who have been residents of this city for several months, left Tuesday for an extended visit to Pennsylvania. Mrs. Burt has been in very poor health for some time, and they have been stopping here in hopes that this climate would prove beneficial to her. They made many friends while here who regret their departure, and whose best wishes go with them.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, April 5, 1901, page 6


J. A. Morey et ux. to A. A. Davis, lots 1 and 2, blk 1, Morey's add. Medford . . . 200
Wm. Faber to D. T. Lawton, lots 5, 6 and 7, blk 3, Medford . . . 500
"Real Estate Transfers," Medford Mail, April 5, 1901, page 6


    Medford citizens have made complaint to the Mail in effect that there are boys of the town who have a well-organized and evidently successful scheme for robbing chicken yards of hen eggs. We are told that the boys are from twelve to fourteen years of age and that their scheme is to visit a residence, and while one of them engages the lady of the house in conversation upon matters of interest to her the other stealthily makes his way to the chicken house and makes away with all the eggs to be found. There are said to be three or four families who have been thus victimized, and it is told that a thousand or more eggs have been the boys' profit in their little game. Our townspeople are warned against these juvenile thieves, and they will probably find it to their interest to institute a vigorous crusade against them ere they become emboldened to acts of similar character but greater in importance.
    Ed. Wilkinson, the Medford meat market man, has been before Judge Hanna this week charged with selling unwholesome food. Wilkinson was to have appeared to plead Wednesday afternoon, but his counsel, Wm. Colvig, interposed a demurrer to the indictment, which, however, was overruled, and he (Wilkinson) was cited to appear Thursday morning. The charge more specifically set forth is that on August 21, 1900, Wilkinson sold to one Eli Mayer unwholesome food, to wit: Beef; said beef then and there being unwholesome. Mayer is a Central Point market man and has been buying dressed meat from Wilkinson.
    An interesting meeting of the order of Native Daughters was held at Jacksonville Wednesday evening, which was largely attended and productive of much social enjoyment. One new member was initiated, and other business attended to, after which those present proceeded to enjoy themselves in various ways. Those present from Medford were Mesdames F. Luy, John Hanley, Louis Bundy, J. D. Fay, and Misses Sallie Maury, Prudence Angle, Lillie Gregory, Docia Pickens and Alta Naylor. Several members of the N.S.O. were present after the conclusion of the business meeting and participated in the festivities.
    Jeweler E. D. Elwood has rented, for a term of five years, a piece of ground 15x40 feet in size from J. E. Bodge and C. W. Palm and will next Monday commence the erection of a one-story brick building thereon. The building will cover all of the leased land and will be used by Mr. Elwood for a jewelry store. It is a very desirable location, and a very pretty little store will be arranged. W. E. Macauley, the tamale man, will vacate the adjoining property, and the present occupants of the Elwood site, Geo. Kurtz and B. N. Butler, will move their places of business to the site of the tamale stand.
    H. Perkins, a railroad laborer, of Ashland, was crossing a trestle at night a few hundred yards from the depot in that city last week, when a freight train came along, compelling him to jump a distance of thirty feet in order to save his life. He was badly stunned from the fall but will recover.
    The Medford Ministers' Association held its election of officers this week and elected the following officers for the next six months: President, Rev. T. L. Crandall; secretary and treasurer, Rev. O. J. Gist. The ministers will meet hereafter in the Baptist Church every Monday at 10:30 a.m.
    H. M. Coss, proprietor of the Coss Piano House, last Saturday opened a branch establishment at Grants Pass, and hereafter he will divide his time between that city and Medford. Miss Della Gall, of Sams Valley, has accepted a position as saleswoman at the Medford store.
    Wm. Ulrich, who has been seriously ill for several days with an abscess in his side, was taken to the hospital at San Francisco Saturday, for treatment. Thos. Kenney of Jacksonville, accompanied him. A telegram was received here Sunday stating that Mr. Ulrich arrived there safely.
    I. A. Webb has purchased the vacant property south of his residence from S. Childers, paying $250 for the same. The land is 50x65 feet in size, and the purchase includes a half interest in the D. T. Lawton brick wall. Mr. Webb does not expect to build thereon at present, but it is possible he will need the land sometime for a building for undertaking parlors.
    We are sorry to learn that Henry Klippel is seriously ill at his home in this city with pneumonia. He was taken ill last week, and on Monday suffered a hemorrhage of the lungs, since which time his condition was been critical. Dr. Stephenson is the attending physician.
    The teachers' local institute held at Ashland last Saturday was very successful. State Superintendent Ackerman was present and thoroughly explained the new school law. The program, as arranged by Superintendent Daily, was successfully carried out.
    J. L. Thorndike, who lives over at Sterling, is a proud parent to a fine girl baby which came to his home on Tuesday of this week. All parties are doing nicely, and Grandpa J. H. Thorndike is as happy as a boy with his first pair of red top boots.
    It's an everyday occasion to see someone skirmishing around the city for a building in which to open up some kind of business. No less than three eastern parties have been here during the past week endeavoring to find locations.
    J. J. Cambers and family, of Ashland, passed through Medford Sunday en route to Table Rock to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pendleton, old Nevada friends. With them was Mrs. Benj. Cambers, of San Jose, Calif., also an old friend.
    Medford Lodge 421, of the Fraternal Union of America, will initiate several new members Saturday evening, April 6th. The Fraters will give a musical entertainment and Easter supper to a few invited guests and its members.
    W. J. Prall has just completed the erection of a neat residence, 26x26, on his farm just north of Medford. He was his own mechanic, and did the work in a manner which leaves no doubt as to his ability in that line.
    Jas. Martin has purchased an agent's right to sell rights to manufacture the Galloway wasteproof feed box in Siskiyou County, California, and in a few days will leave Medford to make a canvass of the county.
    T. H. Moore has his West Side store building nearly completed. When ready for occupancy, if not rented to other parties, Mr. Moore will put in a stock of boots and shoes and men's wear, and possibly dry goods.
    Dr. C. Pletcher writes the Mail from Indiana to the effect that himself and family will arrive in Medford about the 10th of April, and that he expects to again establish himself in the dental business in Medford.
    Chrysanthemum Circle, No. 84, will celebrate the fourth anniversary of the organization of Woodmen of the World, April 9th, and cordially invite all Woodmen and their families to be present.
    Echoes of a movement to require the displacement of all wooden sidewalks in the business portion of the city, to be substituted with cement walks, are heard this week.
    The interest in oil circles has not abated--on the contrary it is increasing. If oil is here it is going to be found, is the general opinion.
    Miss Agnes Moore won the medal in the oratorical contest at Ashland last Saturday evening. Her subject was "Frances Willard."
    Monday was the last day for the payment of taxes. Those who have not paid will be charged an additional one percent.
    A number of Medford Odd Fellows went to Jacksonville Saturday evening to visit the Odd Fellows lodge at that place.
    The First National Bank of Ashland has received its charter from the Controller of the Currency.
    H. DeGroot and family have moved to Mrs. Langley's residence near the Medford-Jacksonville depot.
    Mrs. J. N. Woody is having a good-sized addition built to her residence on North A Street.
    The recently enacted bicycle ordinance went into effect Monday.
"Additional Local," Medford Mail, April 5, 1901, page 6


Medford Mail, April 5, 1901, page 6


    Next Friday, April 12th, is Arbor Day, and as this is a good season for tree planting owing to the abundance of moisture in the ground, it would be a splendid idea for those who have not already lined their yards with shade trees to do so on this occasion. It ought to be possible for a pedestrian to go all over the city in the summertime without being forced to the unbroken glare of the sun, except when crossing streets. Shade trees are inexpensive, and if the example of citizens who have already planted trees in front of their homes would or could be widely emulated the benefit would be general and the city beautified to an astonishing degree. State Superintendent Ackerman has issued an address to the schools of the state asking them all to cooperate and make Arbor Day, 1901, a red-letter day. In his address he says among other things, "Let us make Arbor Day a red-letter day but let us not fix upon this as the limit of our responsibility, for we should not confine our efforts simply in endeavoring to awaken an enthusiasm for the best things of life during one day in the year, but rather let it increase from day to day until the result will be manifest in the life and character of those who may come under our supervision. In what better way can we do this than by getting our children interested in the growth of a shrub or flower, or perchance simply in cleaning up the yard a bit and by endeavoring to keep it in a neat and tidy condition."
    Delbert Terrill, of Lake Creek, and Ed. Pottenger, of this city, have formed a partnership and within the next two weeks will open a meat market in Medford. They have not as yet decided upon a location, but it will be in some brick building and as convenient to the general public as it is possible to so locate. These gentlemen have been figuring on this matter for some little time, and not until now has the time seemed ripe for an embarkment upon the venture. That it will prove a business success is not doubted by people who know these gentlemen. No two better men could have gotten together upon these business lines. Mr. Pottenger is an experienced man at the block, and none know better how to treat people squarely than does he. Mr. Terrill is a stockman, and has been engaged in buying stock for the San Francisco markets for years. He knows good stock when he sees it, and he is honest enough to provide his customers with only the very best. Both in a social and business way these gentlemen have more friends than any two men in the county. That they will open shop with a good trade is not to be doubted, and that they will hold all the trade they get--and keep a-getting--is not be doubted by the Mail--and this sheet has known 'em both intimately for over seven years.
    John Van Dyke:--"Received a letter from my brother, Frank, who is a missionary at Singapore, India. He says he gets the Mail regularly, and that it is only about six weeks old when it reaches him. Says he reads every item in its columns--and enjoys its weekly visits. He throws a whole armful of bouquets at yours truly on the ads we are running in the Mail--says they are the best in the paper and cannot fail of producing good results. I can assure him that he's a good guesser. Our store is enjoying a splendid trade--better than ever before--and I attribute a good portion of it to our method of advertising--and of course the medium is a good one. Frank is statistical secretary of the Malay mission. He likes his position and location but it is not improbable that he will be transferred to Manila, the Philippine Islands being included in the mission in which he is working."
    Considerable uneasiness is being felt owing to the existence of what is termed the genuine smallpox at Glendale, a few miles north of Grants Pass. The disease has proven fatal in a few instances, and new cases are developing. County Judge Thompson, of Douglas County, sent Drs. Dowery and Hoover, of Riddle, to Glendale this week to investigate the reports concerning the existence of the disease and they reported the existence of the disease at Glendale and recommended a quarantine against the town, which was ordered. About fifteen persons are now afflicted with the disease, and fully fifty percent of the people in that section have been exposed to its contagion. Since the above was placed in type a rumor has gained currency to the effect that several well-developed cases of the disease have broken out in Grants Pass. If this be true immediate steps should be taken to stamp it out and prevent its spreading.
    M. L. Alford, of Ashland, has accepted a position as assistant cashier in the Medford Bank, the date of his services to commence May 1st. Mose, as he is commonly called, is a former resident of Medford, having served for a number of years as salesman and bookkeeper for C. W. Wolters when that gentleman was engaged in mercantile business here. Aside from being a good fellow generally, he is an account of years' experience and will unquestionably prove himself equal to all the emergencies of his new position. Mr. Alford will occupy J. E. Enyart's new residence, corner Sixth and F streets. The present stockholders in the Medford Bank are H. E. Ankeny, Pelton Bros., C. C. Beekman, Benj. Haymond, R. H. Whitehead, J. H. Stewart and W. H. Bradshaw. Several shares of stock were recently sold to several of these stockholders at $140 per share.
    It is not improbable that Jackson County's population will be increased to the extent of several hundred within the next few weeks. A colony of thrifty Germans are contemplating purchasing a large tract of land in the Rogue River Valley for a settlement, and their agent, Jacob S. Cranty, of central Indiana, is here this week endeavoring to arrange for the purchase of the land. The gentleman states that his attention was drawn to this valley as an ideal location for a colonist whose occupation would be diversified farming, by a pamphlet issued by the Medford Board of Trade several years ago, one of which came in possession of [the group] less than two months since. He is at present engaged in looking over several pieces of land in the valley.
    Brown Bros., of Eagle Point, met with a mishap at Central Point last week which cost them the price of ninety-six dozen eggs, besides a shaking up which they will not be anxious to experience again. As they were nearing the Central Point depot, where they were delivering a load of eggs for shipment to Portland, their team became frightened and ran away. They crossed the railroad track at the street crossing and in making a sharp turn the occupants were thrown from the wagon and the team proceeded to cross the track again--this time without regard to where they crossed. When the wheels struck the rails the suddenness of the stop sent egg cases flying in every direction with the result as above stated. No one was injured.
    A dispatch from Washington states that the supervising architect has finally decided to use the Ashland buff sandstone in the construction of the Salem post office, examination having shown this stone to be better suited to this building than any other submitted. F. W. Wait has the contract for furnishing this stone, and since the contract was let to him an attempt has been made to influence the Post Office Department against its use, and in favor of Willamette Valley stone. The decision of the supervising architect in favor of this rock, in spite of the influence used to prevent its acceptance, is a signal victory for Jackson County building stone, and is a matter of more than ordinary interest to this section of the state.
    The open season for trout in this state began Monday, April 1st, and lasts until September 30th. Those of our sportsmen who are so inclined may now cultivate the acquisition of these game little beauties if they are sufficiently adept in the handling of the rod and line to lure them from their fastness in the clear mountain stream. It should be remembered that it is unlawful to catch or kill any trout or salmon less than five inches long, and such must be disentangled from the hook and transmitted to the water without violence. It is also unlawful to sell or offer for sale any species of trout, or to catch more than 125 in one day.
    Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Carlton, of Wellen, were visiting Medford friends last week. "Uncle" Dolph is very enthusiastic over the prospects of the Fish Lake Water Ditch. Nearly all of his land is covered by the ditch and he is laying great stores on what the water from it will do for his crops. Mr. Carlton always grows good crops on his land--a good average and then some--of the entire valley, but with plenty of water at his command he estimates that the output of his farm will be materially increased.
    S. H. Glass, of Beagle, met with a severe accident last Thursday. While in the stable working in one of the stalls where a horse was tied he was suddenly attacked by the animal and before he could escape his left arm and one rib were broken and a severe spinal injury was sustained. Dr. Chisholm, of Gold Hill, was hurriedly summoned and reduced the fractured arm and rib and made him as comfortable as possible. Owing to his advanced age, sixty-eight years, his complete recovery is a question of grave doubt, and much uneasiness is felt by his family and friends.
    A new sign adorns the exposed wall of H. G. Nicholson's hardware store and is attracting a great deal of attention. Below the sign is ranged a row of urchins seated on the primitive schoolroom bench, who, with pointer in hand and a look of interest on their features, are pointing to the enumerated articles in the list advertised. The master hand of painter J. E. Toft did the work, as will be seen by his imprint, "Toft the Painter's Primary Class," attached thereto.
    A. M. Carpenter, a San Francisco mining man, was in Medford Wednesday upon mining business. Mr. Carpenter was a passenger on the ill-fated steamer, Rio de Janeiro, which sank in the San Francisco Bay a few weeks since. He narrowly escaped death after being in the water for nearly one and a half hours, holding onto a board which he fortunately found while trying to keep himself above water. His story of the wreck and the fight for life among those on board is thrilling in the extreme.
    More than one man picked up from the sidewalk a neatly done up package, Monday, April 1st, only to find a brickbat--and to be suddenly reminded that it was "April Fools' Day." Why this custom or from whence or what it emanated is a question which has baffled sages and historians of all ages--but since custom has handed it down to us we presume it is useless to rail against it--however much we may feel like anathematizing its author when we are victimized by virtue thereof.
    Snell & Hartson is the firm name and style of a new law firm established in this city this week. Individually they are attorney C. P. Snell, who has practiced law here for three years, and attorney D. H. Hartson, a recent arrival from Ritzville, Washington. Mr. Snell is well known here and needs no introduction to the public. Mr. Hartson is a lawyer of twenty-three years' experience and we have no doubt that the new firm will secure their full share of business.
    Mr. Geo. L. Kelly, who, with her husband has been stopping at Hotel Nash for several months, receiving word from her former home at Richmond, West Virginia, last week, announcing the death of her aged father, Mr. David Cowan, which occurred at his home in that city a few days ago. Mr. Cowan was one of the prominent figures in West Virginia politics and has for many years been the confidential adviser of Governor Brown, of that state. He was seventy-three years of age.
    Fraternal Master L. T. Pierce, of Medford Lodge 421, Fraternal Union of America, went to Ashland last Saturday with other officers of Medford lodge to assist Supreme Organizer J. J. Sturgill in organizing a lodge of the same order. Thirty-four members signed the charter and were duly installed. A pleasant time is reported by the officers and visitors. Delicious refreshments were served.
    A complaint has been made to the city health committee that certain parties have been guilty of burying dead animals within the city limits. Parties guilty of this are subject to arrest and punishment for misdemeanor, and should the act be repeated action will be taken against the offenders. A hint in this instance should be a sufficient warning.
    Acetylene gas lights still ahead and guaranteed to be the best on the face of the earth. Wolfer's tin shop.
    It will be unwelcome news to the many friends of Dr. J. B. Wait to learn that he is critically ill at his home in Medford with an acute attack of pneumonia. He was taken ill last Saturday evening, since which time he has steadily grown worse until his condition has become alarming. Dr. E. B. Pickel and Dr. G. W. Stephenson are attending him.
    Rev. B. C. Taber, who moved his family to Ashland a few weeks ago, where they were to remain while he went to the hospital at Portland to submit to an operation for a tumorous growth in his side, was in the city Wednesday and informed us that he had fortunately not been obliged to go to Portland, as intended. This will be pleasant news to his many Medford friends.
    A new and most ingeniously constructed ore car has just been completed at the Rogue River Mills, being designed and built by mining engineer W. I. Fleck and master mechanic E. A. L. Smith, for special use in Mr. Smith's mine on Water Gulch, says the Gold Hill News. Every detail is marked with originality. The bed, working on a pivot, is automatic and self-dumping.
    Does anyone around here know anything of E. F. Kelly and family? They left Georgetown, Colorado, last May with a team and wagon for Oregon. They were last heard of near Rawlings, Wyoming. Their sons, Roy and Ray, at Hanna, Wyoming, want to get information of their whereabouts.
    Rev. F. Sack, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, was the happy recipient of a fine suit of clothes Tuesday, the gift of his congregation in this city and those residing on Butte Creek. Last year his congregation presented him with a sewing machine, and have at various times shown their appreciation of his work among them by substantial gifts.
    For Sale--The Geo. Davis property, corner Ninth and A streets. Cheap, if sold quickly. Brick house, new barn. C. L. Corwin.
    Snow on the foothills adjacent to Medford was noticeable with the outgoing of March--something unusual, by the way.
    Rev. C. L. Corwin is having a good-sized addition built to his West Seventh Street residence.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, April 5, 1901, page 7

    Miss Carrie George, the clever manager of the Postal Telegraph Co.'s office at Medford, was in Jacksonville Friday, filing on a homestead claim. She intends to engage in stockraising after a while.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 4, 1901, page 7

    D. B. Reame of Medford, the veteran sewing machine doctor, is ready to answer all calls for his services. He has no superior in the state. Everybody is pleased with his work.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 11, 1901, page 5


    Signor D. Boffa of Medford spent Thursday in this city. He was here also on Monday evening for the purpose of participating in the Easter entertainment at the opera house. He will be here on Thursday, April 11, for the purpose of organizing a violin class if he is able to secure a sufficient amount of encouragement. Signor Boffa is a violinist of great talent and culture and represents a high degree of musical ability. He will meet the class at Clemens Hall on Thursday afternoon.
"Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, April 11, 1901, page 3


    Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Fitzgerald returned last week to Medford and will make that city their future home.
    Medford citizens have made complaint to the effect that boys of the town have a well-organized scheme for robbing chicken yards. The boys are from 12 to 14 years of age, and their method is to visit a residence and while one of them engages the lady of the house in conversation, the other makes away with all the eggs he can find.
"Personal," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, April 11, 1901, page 3




    Miss Minnie Cox, who now resides near Central Point, has been visiting in Medford.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 18, 1901, page 5


    Dr. Pletcher and family will return from Indiana soon.
    H. B. Nye, the genial merchant-miner, has just made Montana a visit.
    Arthur Mahoney is manager of Coss' branch music house at Grants Pass.
    Miss Della Gall of Sams Valley is acting as saleslady in Coss' music store.
    Joe Slinger has gone to New Mexico, to visit relatives, but is still in San Francisco.
    A. A. Davis and J. D. Heard have got back from their trip to the oil regions of California.
    Miss Mae Merriman, our clever deputy postmistress, was at Gold Hill, attending the Harvey-Miller nuptials.
    D. H. Hartson, an attorney who recently arrived from Washington, has formed a partnership with C. P. Snell.
    Arthur Mahoney has returned from a several months' stay in California, and is selling shares for an oil company.
    M. L. Alford, late of Ashland, has been appointed assistant cashier of the Medford Bank. It is a good selection.
    E. D. Weston, the expert photographer, has taken charge of a gallery at Grants Pass, and will be joined by his family soon.
    Mrs. Marie Terwilliger (nee Wait) arrived from her home in southern California in time to see her father in his last moments.
    Mrs. Flora Wilkinson, who has been quite ill, is in a San Francisco hospital for treatment. We are glad to learn that her condition is improving.
    Wm. Ulrich is expected home this week. He went to San Francisco a very sick man, but he returns almost fully recovered, without submitting to an operation.
    Mrs. Fred. Barneburg, who had a large cancer removed from her breast by Dr. Bohannon of Woodland, Calif., is convalescing. The operation was entirely successful.
    Ed. Pottenger will open a butcher shop on his own account in J. R. Wilson's building on C Street, a few doors south of the post office. He will doubtless give satisfaction.
    Mrs. Childers, aged 72, died suddenly at her home, near Spikenard, April 5th. Death was due to asthma. She leaves a husband, one son and three daughters, who live near Medford.
    E. D. Elwood, the jeweler, has leased the ground where McCauley's tamale stand stood, of Palm & Bodge, and will immediately put up a neat brick building. He has already torn away the frame structure.
    John Barneburg and John Arnold, two of our best citizens, have purchased the butcher business formerly conducted by Ed. Wilkinson, They will keep the market supplied with the best of everything in their line.
    Several of our citizens have made complaint to the effect that boys have a well-organized scheme for robbing chicken yards. The boys are from 12 to 14 years of age, and their method is to visit a residence, and while one of them engages the lady of the house in conversation, the other makes away with all the eggs he can find.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 18, 1901, page 7


    Chief of Police Johnson has been doing a fairly good business during the past couple of weeks in the collection of dog taxes. He has rounded up $45 in gold coin and informs a Mail reporter that there are several scores more of the canine family in the city which is now on the trail of.
    Word from Mrs. Mills, who is now at San Francisco, is to effect that her son has taken several treatments and that an improved condition is decidedly noticeable. Mrs. Mills' sister, Miss Lillian Barr, who is with her, commenced upon her school work last Monday.
    H. H. Mitchell, the blacksmith, and his brother, J. W. Mitchell, of Montague, Calif., last week purchased the blacksmithing business of M. Purdin and took charge of the same last Monday morning. Mr. Mitchell will arrive in Medford about thirty days to remain permanently.
    T. W. Johnson has arranged with the Medford ice plant to put on an ice wagon about May 1st. Aside from supplying all Medford he will make trips to Central Point and also hopes to arrange for the delivery of ice in Jacksonville.
"Additional Local," Medford Mail, April 19, 1901, page 2


    Jacob Rodgers and family moved to Medford Monday, where they will reside in the future.
"Central Point Items," Medford Mail, April 19, 1901, page 3


F. W. Hutchison to Fred Luy, Jr., lots 5 and 12, blk 1, Lumsden add., Medford . . . 225
T. J. Kenney et ux. to J. E. Bodge et al., lots 15 and 16, blk 21, Medford . . . 5000
W. D. Stevens et ux. to F. K. Deuel, lots 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, blk 23, Medford . . . 1800
F. W. Hutchison to I. A. Webb, 65 ft. off s. end of lots 8 and 9, blk 3, Medford . . . 250
M. Purdin et ux. to I. A. Webb, undivided ½ of lot 16, blk 3, Medford . . . 500
Guy H. Childers to Knights of Pythias, lots 2 and 3, blk 2, Medford . . . 3150
Mrs. Sarah E. Garrett and husband to Mrs. R. F. Thorndike, lots 11 and 12, blk 64, Medford . . . 300
Ella J. Cole to Minnie B. Bellinger, lot 9, blk 56, Medford . . . 90
Geo. H. Anderson et ux. to Frank Bellinger, lot 4, blk 66, Medford . . . 75
"Real Estate Transfers," Medford Mail, April 19, 1901, page 5


    John George returned to his home at Springfield, this state, last week, after a several days' visit with his sister, Miss Carrie George, the Postal Telegraph operator.
    H. M. Coss, the piano dealer, returned from a business trip to Portland last Sunday. He was accompanied home by his daughter, Helen, who has been attending school at Vancouver.
    D. A. Presley, formerly of this county, but now a prominent farmer and stock raiser at Bly, Klamath County, was in Medford this week and paid The Mail a pleasant call. He will be accompanied home by his mother, Mrs. A. R. Presley, of Ashland.
    Mrs. W. V. Lippincott left Medford last Saturday morning for Pasadena, Calif., where she goes to reside for some time with Mr. Lippincott's aged parents. Mr. Lippincott has given up his residence in this city, which will be occupied by F. Osenbrugge.
    J. E. Day, son of D. L. Day, the painter, arrived in Medford last week and will remain hereabouts for a couple of months; possibly he will locate permanently. He is a machinist and mining man and is hopeful of finding employment in one of these lines.
    Mrs. Amos Fries, of Willets Point, New York, and her sister, Miss Jessie Wait, arrived in Medford last Saturday for a visit with their mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Wait. They will remain here until Lieutenant Fries has been assigned to some position by the War Department, which he is daily expecting.
    A. Frideger and son, of Weston, O., arrived in Medford this week and will make this valley their future home. Mr. F. is a farmer and will invest in farm property if he can find a tract of land that suits him, which will probably be not a difficult task as he is very favorably impressed with the surroundings. He is a cousin of councilman J. U. Willeke.
    John Denton and son Frank left Monday morning by team for North Yakima, Wash., where Mr. Denton has extensive land interests which require his personal attention. Mrs. Denton preceded them several weeks ago. They may return to Medford this fall to reside during the winter months, as they do not enjoy the rigor of the northern climate.
    Mrs. A. B. Fitch, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, arrived in Medford Sunday for a visit of several months with her brother, R. H. Whitehead, and family. Mrs. Fitch left Wisconsin last Tuesday week and at that time there was not a green sprig or blade of grass in sight. Her astonishment was of great magnitude upon arriving in Oregon, four days later, and finding the trees in full bloom,, the hills and valley green with growing crops and grasses and spring well advanced observable everywhere. Her husband is a retired business man, and it is not improbable that these people will decide to make Southern Oregon their future home. She tells that in Wisconsin the past winter has been a succession of blizzards and extreme cold weather.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, April 19, 1901, page 6


    The latest in the line of secret societies is an order known as the "Buffaloes." From all accounts it is not of a particularly serious nature--in fact it is decidedly otherwise. Good fellowship and eleven cents are the qualifications of membership. The fundamental rules of the new order are as follows: "Members must always carry a one-cent piece; handshaking must be done by the left, the right being reserved for punching; all drinks must be piloted to the lips with the left hand; sign of the order, the left hand over the left ear; absolute sobriety and silence must be observed by the initiated of a week's standing; initiation fee, the coin in the possession of the candidate nearest to eleven cents. These are the cardinal rules. Any breach of them by a 'Buffalo,' if called, means the purchase of something drinkable for the crowd."
    A dispatch to the Oregonian from Myrtle Creek, Or., dated April 11, 1901, says: "E. B. Jennings, late of Medford, an alleged defaulter, has written Willis Kramer, of this place, the man said to have suffered losses through him, asking the loan of enough money to return to Oregon. A warrant was issued for his arrest, but Jennings had previously left the state. He is said to have misappropriated $250 given him by Kramer to buy wheat. Jennings wrote from Paris, Ia. It was generally thought he went to Alaska."
    N. S. Bennett showed us a letter this week from a friend of his residing at Manitou, Colorado, in which he stated that the ground was covered with seventeen inches of snow and the weather was cold as the chilly, frozen gold fields of the far north. He had already shipped his goods to Medford and left for this place last Tuesday. He is a jeweler--also a first-class carpenter--and intends locating here and engaging in one of his trades.
    There is sorrow in the home of W. H. Barr since last week when their pet parrot died. The bird was brought from South America several years ago by Mr. Barr's brother, George, and for twenty years it has been a part of the Barr household. It was thought to be forty or fifty years old--and would probably have lived through the new century had it not gotten mixed up on the underside of a woodpile. Mr. Barr will have the bird mounted.
    N. Armstrong and family, of Baker City, have located in Medford. Mr. Armstrong is an assayer, and has established an assay office in the building formerly occupied by the Palm-Whitman Cigar Company in West Medford. He is a brother-in-law of J. D. Heard, the mining man. Mr. Armstrong is an assayer of long experience, and will doubtless establish himself in a good business.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, April 19, 1901, page 7


    Dr. B. F. Adkins left this week for a visit to his old home in the states east of the Rockies.
    Warner & Wortman, the well-known grocers, have purchased the business of Geo. L. Davis, and will take possession of the building heretofore occupied by the latter.
    H. H. Mitchell has purchased M. Purdin's interest in the blacksmith shop on Seventh Street. Ed. Wilkinson purchased the building of P. B. O'Neil, which caused the change.
    I. W. Thomas, the Heber Grove capitalist, will build a two-story brick building on his lots on West Seventh Street, probably this year. I. A. Palmer, the expert architect, is engaged on the plan, which is a guarantee that it will be a handsome, up-to-date structure.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 25, 1901, page 3


    D. T. Pritchard, the pioneer jeweler and watchmaker, has removed from Jacksonville.
    C. F. Shepherd is closing out the musical instruments at Coss' music house.
    Jack Morris, formerly of Medford, is conducting a second-hand store at Cedar Vale, Kan.
    W. T. York has commenced an action against Captain Nash in the circuit court, to recover a sum of money for services rendered.
    Henry Orth of Jacksonville is employed at Barneburg & Arnold's butcher shop, and giving excellent satisfaction as chief of the cutting department.
    Medford is without a tamale stand, the city council having refused to give its consent to the erection of one on a prominent street by W. E. Macaulay. This is a mistake.
    M. R. Hart, formerly of this city, who is now engaged in merchandising at Lakeview, was in the valley a short time ago, en route to Portland. He was the principal witness in the Oglesby stage robbery case.
    Mrs. Nancy Tungate, who died here recently, was Mrs. I. L. Hamilton's grandmother, and came from Missouri nearly 30 years ago. She lived in the Willamette Valley a number of years before coming to Medford, and was a lady of many estimable qualities.
    I. A. Palmer, the well-known architect and contractor, was at Grants Pass last week. He is furnishing the plans for a handsome brick building that will be built by Jas. P. Tuffs and his son. Mr. P.'s talents are being appreciated, as he will be kept busy in different parts of the valley during the season.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 25, 1901, page 5


    D. A. Presley, formerly of this county, but now a prominent farmer and stock raiser at Bly, Klamath County, was in Medford this week and paid The Mail a pleasant call. He will be accompanied home by his mother, Mrs. A. R. Presley, of Ashland.--Medford Mail.
"Personal," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, April 25, 1901, page 3


    Died in Medford, April 24, 1901, of pneumonia, Mrs. Martha Dow, aged 55 years. Mrs. Dow was a half sister of Mrs. Tom Beall and Mrs. Vint Beall. She leaves one grown son, Robert Dow.
    G. L. Davis has sold his grocery business to Warner & Wortman, who have moved their stock of goods to the new McAndrews block, which has been occupied for the past several weeks by G. L. Davis. Mr. Davis may engage in the stock business.
    Medford, April 22.--O. L. Walker, who had conducted a broom factory here, died yesterday of pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the home today. A wife and several small children survive him.
    York & Wortman, real estate dealers, last week brought action against Capt. J. T. C. Nash to recover $100, the alleged price they were to have received as commission in the sale of the Nash livery stable.
    Medford, April 25, 1901.
Valley Record, Ashland, April 25, 1901, page 3


    Dr. James B. Wait, a pioneer physician of Medford, Oregon, died at his home there of pneumonia, April 5th. Dr. Wait was a Grand Army veteran and was a member of the government pension examining board for Southern Oregon.
Medical Sentinel, May 1901, page 172


    F. Zell, formerly of Medford, has become a resident of Crook County.
    H. M. Coss intends to remain in this field, and will represent brands of pianos and organs other than those he has been handling.
    H. C. Mackey &  Boyd are doing a good business at their big photo tent, because they do first-class, up-to-date work.
    Mrs. N. Langell has become the owner of a fine residence property in Galloway's addition, paying $1500 therefor.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 2, 1901, page 4


    D. Reynolds and family have become residents of Medford.
    Charley Isaacs is at Portland, visiting his sister Mamie and incidentally seeing the sights.
    L. F. Knowlton arrived from Junction City lately, and has assumed a position at the depot. He comes highly recommended.
    J. G. Taylor, the successful saddle and harness maker, having sold his stock of goods, has gone to California for a vacation. He will resume business about Sept. 1st.
    M. L. Alford and his family have arrived from Ashland, to become permanent residents of our town. Mose has been appointed assistant cashier of the Medford Bank.
    Frank Wilson of the Model Restaurant (where the best meals in the county can be obtained), accompanied by his wife and daughter, attended the Odd Fellows ball in Jacksonville.
    Reuben Daw, the engineer, who is employed at Klamathon, was called to Medford by the death of his mother. Mrs. D. was a highly respected lady, whose death is regretted by all who knew her.
    The directors of Medford school district have chosen the following teachers for the next scholastic year: Prof. N. L. Narregan, principal; Misses Gertrude Sutton, May Phipps, Elsie Wiley, Lizzie Ferguson, Emma Reed, Minnie Hockenyos, Mabel Jones.
    O. L. Walden, the well-known broom maker, died on the 23d of April, of pneumonia, after a short illness. He came to Oregon a number of years ago, some of which he spent in Jacksonville. Mr. W. was an industrious, upright man, and was highly esteemed by his many friends and acquaintances. He leaves a wife and several children.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 2, 1901, page 7


    Born--In Medford, April 28, 1901, to Dr and Mrs. J. E. Shearer, a ten-pound daughter.
    J. G. Taylor, who has been engaged in the harness and saddlery business at Medford for several years, has disposed of the stock and on Monday accompanied by his family left for San Francisco for the benefit of his health. He may return to Medford in September.
    Reames Chapter, No. 66, O.E.S., celebrated its first anniversary last Thursday evening. A large crowd was present and a most enjoyable evening was spent. W. H. McGowan and Mrs. I. A. Webb captured the first prize in the pantomime cake walk. Choice refreshments were served during the evening.
    N. Langell has purchased the Strayer property in West Medford and will soon take possession. This is one of the prettiest residences in Medford and Nathaniel and wife have just cause to be proud of their new home.
    Ed. Pottenger has opened a butcher shop in the Nash Hotel block in the room formerly occupied by Warner & Wortman.
    H. L. Gilkey, who has been the efficient cashier in the Jackson County Bank for a number of years, is now filling a like position in the First National Bank at Grants Pass. His family will join him in a short time.
Valley Record, Ashland, May 2, 1901, page 3


    E. Russ.:--"There were eight men with loads of grain waiting to do business at our East Side Mill last Saturday. Business is coming so thick and fast that we have decided to grind on two days of the week hereafter--Fridays and Saturdays."
    Asahel Hubbard:--"We are expecting a carload of McCormick mowers this week. There will also be rakes and binding twine in the car. Yes, business is good. We handle a staple line of farm implements, and our trade is very uniform on these makes of goods. Oh, yes, we add new customers to our list every year. The new people coming here from the East buy more or less of new implements, and as every farmer in the eastern states is familiar with the goods we handle it is not a difficult task to make these newcomers our customers."
    L. H. Faucett:--"The frost did very little damage to my peaches, and if we have no more frosts it will necessary be to thin out at least four-fifths of the peaches now on the trees. I have 900 trees and I assure you that the prospects were never better for an immense yield."
"Echoes from the Street," Medford Mail, May 3, 1901, page 2


    Mrs. Henry Ireland, of this city, was called to Medford last week by the sudden death of her father, O. L. Walden.
"Jacksonville News," Medford Mail, May 3, 1901, page 3


    Jas. Armpriest is looking after his interests on Griffin Creek this week. He is thinking of moving to Medford sometime before the year is out.
"Forest Creek News," Medford Mail, May 3, 1901, page 5


Jacob Johnston et ux. to Edmund Davis, lots 1 and 3, blk 15, Medford . . . 500
Edmund Davis et ux .to William Davis, same property . . . [no price]
L. T. Pierce et ux. to William Davis, land in blk 2, Harris add., Medford . . . 100
M. J. Johnston et ux. to William Davis, lot 3, J. H. Barnum's add., Medford . . . 165
J. H. Hagey et ux. to J. T. Eads, lots 3 and 4, blk 15, Medford . . . 550
W. F. Shawver et ux. to J. T. Eads, lots 5 and 6, blk 15, Medford . . . 650
Grace Hosler and husband to Scott Davis et ux., lots 7 and 8, blk 70, Medford . . . 400
Conrad Mingus et ux. to B. F. Crouch, 2 acres in Mingus subdivision, sec. 24, tp 37, s2w, Medford . . . 150
John E. Pelton et ux. to Beulah J. Neil, lot 18, blk 22, Medford . . . 350
R. L. Sabin to D. L. Browning, property in Medford . . . 1
Granville Naylor to W. C. Noon, ½ interest in lots 2 and 3, blk 9, Beatty's add., Medford . . . 20
"Real Estate Transfers," Medford Mail, May 3, 1901, page 5


    Joe Delk and family left Wednesday for Portland where they will reside. Mr. Delk has leased a large lodging house in Portland, and will take possession of same upon his arrival in that city.
    E. E. Van Antwerp, traveling solicitor for the Portland Oregonian, arrived in Medford last Saturday evening for a few days' visit with his mother. He states that he is meeting with success in his work.
    J. G. Taylor and family, accompanied by Mrs. Taylor's mother, left Monday for a two months' pleasure trip to San Francisco and other California cities. Mr. Taylor has attended very closely to business for several years, and feels the need of rest, which he proposes to take before engaging in business again. He expects to return to Medford sometime in August, when he will again open up for business.
    Captain Gordon Voorhies, the fruit-grower, returned this week from an extended visit in the southern and eastern states.
    Mrs. D. W. Terwilliger, of Los Angeles, Calif., who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Wait, for the last three weeks, left for her home last Friday morning.   
    C. T. Higinbotham returned yesterday morning from a quite extended stay at Willows and other California points. He will visit relatives here for a short time--and may remain permanently.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, May 3, 1901, page 6


    The Medford base ball team, second nine, went down to Gold Hill Wednesday and proceeded to do the boys up on a score of eight to four. The Medford nine is made up of Frank Redden, catcher; Dan Amann, pitcher; Homer Rothermel, s.s.; Ray Crystal, 1st b.; Ora Burnett, 2nd b.; Frank Isaacs, 3rd b.; Claude Miles, l.f.; Waldo Danielson, c.f.; Guy Lawton, r.f.
    "Mrs. H. L. Gilkey and five children arrived from Medford last evening with their household effects and have gone to housekeeping in the Allen property, near the Dunbar residence. Cashier Gilkey and family are warmly welcomed to our city, Mr. Gilkey having already established himself in the highest esteem of all with whom he has come in contact."--Grants Pass Observer.
    Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Alford are again residents of Medford, and are nicely domiciled in J. E. Enyart's new residence, corner of Sixth and F streets. Mr. Alford entered upon his duties as assistant cashier of the Medford Bank Monday.
    J. H. Butler is making a fine home for himself and family on South C Street. His new residence is nearly completed and is as neat a little cottage as the best of them and situated in as pleasant a locality as there is in Medford.
    Messrs. Arnold & Barneburg, the market men, report their business increasing. As a matter of fact our people are consuming more fresh meat nowadays than they did for several months previous to the general turnover the market business took.
    The work of filling in the low places in the city park is in progress this week.
"Additional Local," Medford Mail, May 3, 1901, page 6


    Bright and early Monday morning Ed. Pottenger opened the doors of his new meat market, located in the building adjoining Hotel Nash [his ads place him "in Hotel Nash Block"], to the public and is now the proprietor of a business which has claimed his attention for many years, and one in which he has a thorough knowledge. The building, which was thoroughly renovated previous to his occupancy, afford an ideal location for a first-class market, which Ed. will certainly conduct, and that he will receive his full share of patronage admits of no doubt. Mr. Pottenger has been a resident of Medford for many years, is well and favorably known throughout the county and through business dealings with many of our citizens in former years has attained their confidence to a degree that will be a valuable assistance in building up his business.
    The Medford orchestra, composed of six pieces, made its first public appearance at Jacksonville last Friday, where it furnished the music for the I.O.O.F. hall. Medford musical talent has been recognized wherever it has appeared, but at no time has it been the recipient of more commendatory remarks than was bestowed upon the orchestra above referred to at its first performance Friday night. The leader, Prof. Boffa, is a recognized master of the violin, and his work at Jacksonville was fully up to his usual high standard. He was ably assisted by Miss Mae Ross as pianist, Ed. Van Dyke, coronet; Will Barnum, clarinet; A. L. Eisenhart, trombone; W. J. Mahoney, bass viol.
    Saturday night the "Buffaloes" entertained their friends in Woodman hall. Progressive games furnished amusement until eleven o'clock, when they were invited to Wilson's restaurant, where an oyster supper was served. The boys did the honors of the evening in a very pleasing manner, and it is hoped they will receive again soon. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Norris, Misses Odgers, Wait, Norris, Hammond, Rhinehart, Dunlap, Porter, Rothermel, Little, Woodford, Messrs. Burnett, Lawton, Meeker, Stephenson, Kleinhammer, Rhinehart, Rothermel, Childers, Wilson, Haskins.
    G. F. King, a timber cruiser, who arrived in this county from Michigan last February, has taken up his headquarters in Medford. Mr. King has been looking over the timber lands in this section for several weeks, and is preparing to do a large amount of business in this line during the summer. He says there will be more timber claims located this summer than there has been for any previous season in this portion of the state. Mr. King is very enthusiastic over the prospects for a big boom in his business in the near future.
    W. T. Kame, proprietor of the Fair store, is now located in the I. J. Phipps building on Seventh Street, having moved his stock of goods thereto this week. The building has been repapered and repainted and makes a very desirable business location. D. T. Pritchard, the jeweler, has secured counter room in the building with Mr. Kame. Henry Davis has moved his stock of gents' furnishing goods to the building on C Street vacated by Mr. Pritchard.
    W. F. Taggart, of this city, has purchased a ten-acre tract of land just south of Mr. Sutton's place, near Phoenix, and is moving his family thereto this week. He will engage in gardening on an extensive scale, and having secured a place well adapted to this line of business his efforts will doubtless be crowned with success. Mr. McDonald, from whom the purchase was made, will, with his family, return to his former home at Ellensburg, Wash. The price paid for the property was $1500, or $150 per acre.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, May 3, 1901, page 7


    Contractor Priddy is at work this week putting in a new cement walk at the corner of 7th and B streets.
    Two "prairie schooners" were in Medford yesterday from Oklahoma.
Medford Enquirer, May 4, 1901, page 5


    The Weinhard Brewing Co.'s depot, under the efficient management of Mr. Ehwegen, is supplying southern Oregon with a large quantity of beer and ice.
    The game of baseball played between the Gold Hill and Medford nines, on the grounds of the former, was won by our boys. The score stood 8 to 4 in their favor.
    B. F. Crouch of San Francisco, who formerly lived in Medford, has finally become disentangled from a matrimonial alliance which did not turn out well. It was developed during the trial of his divorce case that his alleged wife had never been legally separated from the man whom she had first cast her fortunes with. It is startling how they do things in California.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 9, 1901, page 5

    Mac Wilson has been putting that portion of the road between Jacksonville and Medford east of the Grove school house in good shape. The sum of $150 was appropriated from the county road fund for the purpose.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 9, 1901, page 5


    Mrs. A. S. Hammond has gone to Altruria, Calif., for treatment at the sanitarium located there.
    Mrs. Dr. Bundy was visited last week by her aunt, Mrs. E. B. Hunsaker of San Francisco, and her daughter.
    Jessie Hale, daughter of Judge and Mrs. W. C. Hale of Grants Pass, is paying a visit to her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Langell.
    Mrs. G. R. Lindley, wife of the cashier of the Jackson County Bank, is being visited by her sister, Miss Lutie Ulrich of Godfrey, Ill.
    Will Isaacs has gone to Klamath County to look after his father's stock interests. D. T. Sears is managing the cigar store in the meantime.
    S. T. Sanders, the genial shoemaker, is doing a better business than ever. He is a first-class workman and never fails to please his customers. Give him a call if you need anything in his line.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 9, 1901, page 7


    Miss Jessie Hale, daughter of Judge and Mrs. W. C. Hale of this city, has been visiting in Medford during the past week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Langell.
"Personal," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, May 9, 1901, page 3


    Marion E. Minear died at his home near Jacksonville, May 6th, after a short illness of pneumonia. Mr. Minear came to Jacksonville three years ago from Iowa and has resided on his farm which he purchased of Mrs. A. Elmer. A wife and several small children survive him.
    Lloyd Helms, son of A. M. Helms, met with a painful accident Sunday evening. He was riding on horseback and the saddle turned and he fell to the ground; his right arm struck an iron on the railroad track with force, breaking a bone near the wrist.
    A. M. Helms, the saloon man, was married Monday to a Mrs. Smith.
    Mrs. E. M. Rose and daughter, who went to Seattle in October to make their home, have returned to Medford to reside.
    Dr. Warren L. Cameron, who graduates this month from the physicians and surgeons college of Chicago, was married April 25, 1901, to Miss Catherine Vail.
    E. D. Elwood, the jeweler, has the new brick building about completed and will move to his new store in about ten days.
    Miss Jessie Cole, who has been visiting friends at Alameda, Cal., since November, returned home Monday morning.
    W. E. McCauley has opened up his tamale stand in the building formerly occupied as a shooting gallery one door east of Myers' crockery store.
    A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kilham of Portland, May 2, 1901. Mrs. Kilham was formerly Miss Louise Kubli of Jacksonville.
"Medford," Valley Record, Ashland, May 9, 1901, page 3


    Miss Lila Sackett has returned from Medford much improved in health and has resumed teaching at this place.
"Beagle Items," Medford Mail, May 10, 1901, page 5


Carrie I. Johnson to W. B. Jackson, lot 6, blk 1, Cottage Home add., Medford . . . 650
S. S. Strayer et ux. to Loretta J. Langell, property in blk 4, Galloway's add., Medford . . . 1500
Arthur S. Wells to Mary R. Gault, lots 5 and 6, blk 6, Medford . . . 90
Lillie D. Starr to J. H. Thorndike, lots 1 and 2, blk 81, Medford . . . 175
"Real Estate Transfers," Medford Mail, May 10, 1901, page 5


    Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Allen left for Santa Rosa, Calif., last week, where they will probably locate.
    Mrs. Jas. A. Slover and daughter, of Grants Pass, visited her mother, Mrs. W. H. Parker, of this place, this week.
    Geo. Mickey was out at Trail Creek Sunday and Monday, having taken his daughter, Miss Mabel, to that place to commence a term of school teaching. Miss Olah Mickey is teaching in the Beagle district.
    Mrs. E. M. Rose and little daughter, Elvira, formerly of Medford, but who have been residing at Seattle for several months, returned to Medford last week. They will reside at Ashland during the summer.
    Miss Edith Nicholson, who has been attending the Armstrong business college at Portland since last January, returned to her home in Medford Sunday. She has taken a position with her brother, Horace Nicholson, in his hardware store for the summer, and will return to Portland this winter to resume her studies.
    Orton Wiley, who has been attending the university at Berkeley for several months, returned to Medford last Saturday and has taken a position in Chas. Strang's drug store for a few weeks. His parents will leave for Oakland, Calif. about June first, where they will reside in the future in order that he and his sister, Miss Elsie, may attend the Berkeley university and complete their education.
    Hon. and Mrs. Ira B. Myers, of Indiana, arrived in Medford this week for a four or six weeks' visit with their daughter, Mrs. C. I. Hutchison, and family, and their son, jeweler H. B. Myers. Mr. Myers is U.S. Consul at St. Johns, New Brunswick, and is taking a vacation and making a tour of the coast states. He has held his present position for four years, but prior to that he held a prominent government position on the Pacific coast..
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, May 10, 1901, page 6


    John Wade has moved from Sams Valley to the Kellogg place, west of Medford.
    Buttons for the Lewis and Clark centennial have appeared. The button is about an inch and a half in diameter and bears the portraits of Lewis and Clark and the inscription, "Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1805 Exposition 1905."
    Will Jackson has accepted a position as bookkeeper for Hutchison & Lumsden, and entered upon his duties last week. Mr. Jackson is a thorough accountant, and a better selection could not have been made.
    F. S. Wolfer, the tinsmith, has rented the brick building on East Seventh Street formerly occupied by the Coss Piano House, and will move his business thereto within a couple of weeks.
    Miss May Merriman, of this city, led last week in the voting contest of the Ashland Town Talk for the most popular lady in Jackson County, having 1775 votes to her credit.
"Additional Local," Medford Mail, May 10, 1901, page 6


    F. K. Deuel & Co., who have for several years conducted a dry goods and clothing store in Medford, will add a complete stock of groceries to their stock of goods about June 1st. The grocery department will be under the management of Carl Crystal, for several years identified with G. L. Davis, he having formed a partnership with the above-named firm for this purpose. Mr. Deuel will inaugurate a number of changes in his large building in order to make room for the additional stock. The room on the second floor, now occupied by the Woodmen of the World as a lodge room, will be devoted to the clothing department. A stairway leading to this department from the main salesroom will be built at once. The grocery department will occupy the space at present devoted to clothing, which will be made ready as soon as possible. The gentlemen propose to arrange their store in an attractive manner, and equip it with modern methods for expeditiously conducting the business. Carl has many friends in Medford, and all over the county who will be pleased to learn of his intention to embark in business in this city for himself, and the new firm will, without doubt, enjoy a good patronage.
    F. W. Carder, who is in Alaska, writes relatives in Medford that he has been doing well for some time and in all probability will return to Medford during the coming summer. He has been working on a good-paying "lay," and notwithstanding the very backward spring he expects to make a good cleanup.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, May 10, 1901, page 7


    At the municipal election Monday last at Grants Pass, Dr. W. F. Kremer was elected mayor over his opponent, H. C. Kinney, by a majority of 90.
    Orton Wiley, who has been attending school at Berkeley, Cal., returned home Saturday last, and assumed his old position in Strang's drug store.
    Mr. and Mrs. Ira B. Myers, parents of H. B. Myers the jeweler and Mrs. C. I. Hutchison, arrived Tuesday on a few weeks' visit with them. Mr. Myers is U.S. Consul at St. Johns, New Brunswick, having served there the past four years, and was recently appointed for a term of four more years.
    The Bates Bros. have no pulls at their barber shop. Everything is clean cut. All customers are served alike only a little different. The roots are left in the face to produce a new growth of hair.
    Rance Rouse has purchased the saloon business of A. M. Helms on D Street and is now in charge. Rance is a jolly good fellow and will keep a popular resort.
    The new boiler for the city light and water plant arrived yesterday and will be put in place immediately. While putting it in place next week the electric light plant will be shut down, and we will be without lights for a few nights.
Medford Enquirer, May 11, 1901, page 5


    Construction work on Salem's new post office has been retarded during the past few days on account of the inability to keep on hand a sufficient amount of building materials to continue the work regularly. Another carload of granite is expected from Medford on Tuesday, while on the following day there is scheduled to arrive the first car of Jackson County sandstone from Ashland, with which the main building will be constructed..
"Post Office Work Proceeds Slowly," The Daily Journal, Salem, May 11, 1901, page 4


    Geo. L. Davis is still in Medford and may remain. He is assisting Warner & Wortman.
    F. K. Deuel & Co. have added an assortment of groceries to their stock of goods, which will be in charge of Carl Crystal.
    The music classes of Mrs. Gore and Miss Aileen Webber will give a joint musicale in the near future. Something real good may be expected.
    W. F. Crosby, the wheat buyer, is in Josephine County at present, looking after his mining interests, in which he has Thos. Rourke as a colleague.
    Bert Brown, who went to St. Joseph, Mo. last year to take a position in a wholesale house, is now in the state of Washington, in the role of traveling salesman for a big dry-goods establishment, and doing well.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 13, 1901, page 3

    There is an unusually large immigration of home and timber seekers into southern and southeastern Oregon this spring. Sugar pine, yellow pine and fir abound in this section. The timber is of excellent quality and of sufficient quantity to warrant the investment of hundreds of thousands of dollars. There are a great number of acres of government land in this district which is heavily timbered and awaiting the filling of homestead and timber claims. More people are locating in Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties than at any time during the past several years. Oregon timber at present is selling at from $5 to $30 per acre; and, as it has a worldwide reputation for strength and durability, it may not be long before the price will be from 50 cents to $1 per 1000-foot stumpage.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 13, 1901, page 3


    Dr. J. W. Odgers and his family have gone to Oakland, Calif., where they expect to locate.
    Mrs. I. A. Webb has gone to Indiana on a visit. She is accompanied by her daughter, Miss Pearl.
    Orton Wiley has resumed his position at Strang's drug store. He has been attending the University of California, and will probably return to Berkeley.
    Chas. H. Pierce has returned from his trip to the Willamette Valley and eastern Oregon. He will not start a cannery at Ashland, but will operate one at Eugene and another at Salem.
    The big new boiler for our water and light plant, which councilman Wilson purchased in California recently, is being put in position. As a consequence the city is without electricity at present.
    W. E. Macaulay, the genial tamale artist, is located in the building formerly occupied as a shooting gallery, next door to Myers' jewelry store and opposite Beck's hardware establishment. He always succeeds in pleasing the public.
    Messrs. McCown and Jennings, the energetic proprietors of the Union Livery Stables, are doing a good business. Prompt and courteous, always vigilant in their efforts to accommodate the traveling public, they have become deservedly popular.
    Frank Wait, who has the contract for furnishing the sandstone for the new post office building at Salem (as well as the granite), has a force of men employed at the quarry situated some distance south of Ashland. He is about ready to ship the cornerstone which the President was expected to lay next Wednesday.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 16, 1901, page 5


    Miss Jessie Cole, who has been in Alameda County Calif. for several months, visiting relatives, returned home last week.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 16, 1901, page 7



    Harry Langell, who is in Klamath County at present, will be one of the festive forest rangers this season, having given satisfaction before.
    A good-sized audience witnessed the performance of the Edison Waragraph Co. Monday evening, and were well pleased with it. Fleming Bros. always give satisfaction.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 23, 1901, page 5

    W. H. Hosler, formerly of Medford, and who was interested in the Powell's Creek mines a few years ago, has been spending the winter in Ashland. He is interested in some claims in Cape Nome districts, and sailed for Alaska this week.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 23, 1901, page 5

    Messrs. Allen have sold the Eugene fruit and vegetable cannery to a company, the leading spirits of which are Chas. H. Pierce and John W. Coleman of Ashland. It has plenty of means, while at least one of its members is a practical canneryman. They will do a general business, expecting to start the plant on Royal Ann cherries in June. The company is particularly interested in having a full crop of tomatoes planted, for which it will pay remunerative prices.--[Guard.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 23, 1901, page 7


    Mrs. Conley, formerly Miss Luella Butler of this place and Medford, was on Tuesday's southbound train. She is traveling with the American Novelty Co., and is an actress and professional juggler.--Valley Record.
"Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, May 23, 1901, page 3




    Ralph Woodford left for Grants Pass Monday. He has accepted a position in a store.
    W. E. Spence, of Los Angeles, arrived recently to visit his parents, W. Spence and family.
    Mrs. H. L. Mumford, of Portland, arrived recently to visit her people, Mr. Carrol and family, who live on a fruit farm near Medford.
    Mrs. J. D. Wangerin, who has been visiting several months with her daughter, Mrs. A. C. Tayler, returned to her home in Oakland, Cal. Monday.
    N. F. Kenworthy, of Southern California, who arrived in Medford to attend the bedside of his father, Rev. J. S. Kenworthy, returned to his home Monday.
    Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Dean, of Los Angeles, who has been visiting Mrs. Dean's brother, Ed Binns, left Wednesday for the North, and expect to go to Alaska soon.
    Mrs. Jessie Farnsworth, of San Francisco, who has been visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Langell, for several months, returned to the city Saturday.
"Society: Medford," Sunday Oregonian, Portland, May 26, 1901, page 14


    L. A. Martin, who has been in the employ of the Coss piano house, left for Roseburg last week, accompanied by the best wishes of his many friends.
    J. W. Slinger and Emil Peil, two of Lake Creek's most energetic young men, were in Medford last week. The former delivered a lot of cattle to A. F. Hunt, representing the Ashland Meat Co.
    It is said that Medford's baseball club will play for the big purse offered at Yreka, Calif. July 4th. If it has such intentions it should select its best material and practice hard, for Siskiyou County's players are hard to beat.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 30, 1901, page 7


Joseph E. Stone et ux. to William Charley lots 1 and 2, blk 58, Medford . . . 1050
"Real Estate Transfers," Medford Mail, May 31, 1901, page 5


    B. F. Wade, the mining man, has returned to Medford after an extended absence.
    Willie Warner, who has been attending school at Forest Grove the past year, returned to his home in this city Tuesday.
    J. T. Wiley and son, Orton, left Monday morning for Oakland, Calif., to remain permanently. They will be joined by the rest of the family in a couple of weeks.
    Mrs. R. Fox, of Stockton, Calif., who has been visiting relatives and friends in Medford for some time, returned to her home last Friday. She was accompanied by her niece, Bessie Howard, who will reside with her.
    Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Winkler, of Hollister, Calif., arrived in the city last Thursday evening, and will reside here permanently. Mr. Winkler has opened a shoe repairing shop in one of T. H. Moore's buildings west of the railroad track.
    H. F. Kesterson, of Gold Hill, was a pleasant caller at the Mail office Tuesday. The gentleman has just returned from a two years' residence at Montesano, Washington, and states that he is glad to be in Jackson County once more.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, May 31, 1901, page 6


    A. H. Chessmore and his brother-in-law, D. W. Myers, have leased the Barnum property, corner Seventh and A streets, from W. J. Sturges, and on Saturday of this week will open a flour and feed store therein. They have also purchased D. R. Andrus' lime house and will have lime for sale at all times.
    The state president of the W.C.T.U. will deliver a lecture at the Presbyterian Church Saturday evening, June 1st, on the subject of "Mrs. Nation and Her Hatchet." You can't afford to miss this opportunity to hear this gifted lady.
    Dr. Clarence Keene, of Eugene, who spent a couple of weeks recently visiting his brother, Dr. J. M. Keene, of this city, has located at Canyon City for the practice of his profession.
    The machinery for the Ashland Oil Company has been shipped from Chicago. The company has sold 75,000 shares of its stock.
"Additional Local," Medford Mail, May 31, 1901, page 6


    A packed house greeted the members of the Little Bertina Concert Company at the opera house Tuesday evening. It has been a long time since the citizens of Medford have had the pleasure of listening to better music than was rendered on this occasion, and each number was heartily encored. The first number, an overture by the Medford orchestra, was rendered surprisingly well, and elicited the most flattering applause, which was gracefully acknowledged by an encore. Madame D. Boffa, in a solo, "Theme and Variations for Soprano," won merited applause. Miss Bertina Boffa, the child violinist, cannot be praised too highly for her masterful performance. She rendered two classic numbers, and on each occasion she held the closest attention of the audience and was applauded to the echo. Prof. Boffa was at his best and added new laurels to his reputation as a violinist of note. Miss Aileen Webber, as piano soloist and accompanist, added much to the success of the entertainment, and her numbers were received with hearty enthusiasm. Medford has just cause to be proud of its musical talent. The Medford Orchestra, composed of Prof. Boffa, Misses Aileen Webber, Delpha Hammond, Fern Norris and Messrs. W. J. Mahoney, Willie Barnum, A. L. Eisenhart and Ed. Van Dyke, is one of the best in Southern Oregon, and the organization would easily win favorable recognition anywhere. Prof. Boffa desires to express his thanks to the citizens of Medford for the liberal support given him in making the concert a success.
    L. D. Minear, of Griffin Creek, is interested in a new wire fence machine, for which he has taken the agency. The machine is called the Duplex Woven Wire Fence Machine, and is so simple that anyone who knows how to turn the crank of a grindstone can operate it and manufacture the fence. Over 100 styles of fence can be made with it--fences of every design and for all purposes. Mr. Minear will sell exclusive territory to parties wishing to engage in the manufacture of the fence, and is certain that good money can be made with it. The machine is capable of manufacturing from forty to sixty rods of fence per day, which can be sold at a minimum cost.
    Miss Josie Armstrong, a graduate of the Cincinnati Art School, and for several years a teacher in the art department of the Albert Lea College, Minnesota, also the Penn College, at Oskaloosa, Iowa, in company with Miss Myers, of this city, has opened an art studio in Medford, over H. G. Nicholson's hardware store. Both of these ladies are thorough in their respective lines of work, and their ability as artists is evident in the excellency of the work they have on exhibition. It is their desire to organize a class in this city, and those whose inclinations are in this direction will do well to call upon the ladies at their studio.
    Messrs. L. D. Minear and C. Gommel have a notice elsewhere in this paper in which they forbid all trespassing upon their premises. These people have been annoyed considerably of late by careless hunters entering their places, and, without regard to feeling or propriety, have made the woods and fields their hunting grounds. Not only has this been done on week days but the Sabbath has been desecrated in a shameful manner by these same hunters. They regret that it has become necessary to thus prohibit all trespassing, but that they may enjoy safety for themselves and their property and a quiet Sabbath the move seemed imperative to them.
    J. C. Corum, of this city, was arrested Saturday on a complaint sworn to by Deputy Game Warden Kropke, of Ashland, charging him with violating the game law by dynamiting fish in the Klamath River. He was brought before Justice Stewart last Saturday. He demanded a jury trial, and on account of prosecuting attorney Reames being absent in attendance at court in Lake County, the trial of the case was postponed until June 15th.
    Rev. O. J. Gist, pastor of the Christian Church in this city, preached his farewell sermon last Sunday, and will depart next week for Dayton, Wash., where he has accepted a call. Mrs. Gist will remain in Medford for the present.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, May 31, 1901, page 7


    Reno Daw, who is an expert engineer, is in charge of the plant at one of the big mines situated near Henley, Calif. Success to him.
    The business of the Medford post office continues to grow, which is an index to the fact that our population is increasing steadily. Postmaster Merriman will get $1600 instead of $1500 a year after July 1st.
    T. H. B. Taylor, who has been a resident of Medford for several months, engaged in feather cleaning, left for Ashland this week, to follow the same business. He does good work, charges reasonable prices and is deserving of a liberal patronage.
    Messrs. Chessmore & Myers have opened a feed store near the Medford bridge, in the building formerly occupied by Hugh Elliott. They will keep a full and superior assortment of goods in their line, which they sell at the lowest prices.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 6, 1901, page 7


    J. B. Bancroft and family, recently of Medford, arrived here on Tuesday to reside.
    I. A. Palmer, the Medford architect, has been here during the past week looking after the construction of Tuffs' brick building.
"Personal," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, June 6, 1901, page 3




    The business men of Medford have signed an agreement to keep their business places closed on Sunday. The petition was circulated by Rev. Moore and Rev. Merley.
    The Medford cigar factory is doing a splendid business. They now employ over 30 hands and are crowded with orders. A few more such institutions would make Medford boom.
    The Medford Gun Club is planning to send a team of shootists to the shooting meet at Walla Walla the last of June. The parties selected are J. E. Enyart, J. D. Heard, H. E. Boyden and E. E. Redfield.
    The Gurneas of Medford have begun work on a brick building near the depot in Ashland. It will be of good dimensions and two stories in height. Messrs. Gurnea will occupy one of the store rooms downstairs.
    The funeral of Mrs. Walker was conducted at the residence of Wm. Angle on Sunday, Rev. J. S. McCain officiating, and was attended by a large number of old friends and acquaintances. She was buried in the Medford cemetery.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 13, 1901, page 7






The San Francisco Call, June 18, 1901, page 11


    Geo. Mickey, the Medford teamster, was in Jacksonville Wednesday, selling a load of potatoes, which he had brought from Klamath Falls.
    Say! Did you see the latest in photos? You can see them at the Medford studio, over Beek's hardware store. Geo. W. Mackey, proprietor.
    The Rogue River Oil Co. have elected the following officers: President, J. A. Perry; vice-president, F. E. Hill; secretary, F. M. Stewart; treasurer, E. H. Howland.
    The Southern Oregon Oil Company will soon begin boring for oil on the old Alford place, one and a half miles east of Talent. They are now rigging their derrick and will begin work in a short time.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 20, 1901, page 5





    Mrs. Straw, of Yreka, Cal., who has been visiting her daughter, Lulu, returned Monday morning.
    C. W. Crandall, of Ogden, Utah, arrived several days ago to visit during the summer with his parents.
    Mr. and Mrs. George Kurtz left Tuesday for Portland, where Mrs. Kurtz will remain in the hospital for her health.
    Mrs. Frank Jennings, of Klamath Falls, returned several days ago from Portland, and will visit her aunt, Mrs. J. F. White.
    Miss Lillian Rhinehart went to Ashland Monday where she will visit relatives a week, after which she will join her parents in San Francisco.
    Mrs. F. E. Broback and daughter, of Ukiah, Cal., visited several days this week at the home of W. B. Roberts. Mr. Broback is the founder of Medford.
    Mrs. Ed Weston and little girl of Grants Pass were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Miller this week .She left Thursday morning for a short visit in Ashland, after which they go to Etna, Cal., to remain during the summer with her parents.
"Society: Medford," Sunday Oregonian, Portland, June 23, 1901, page 15


    The Medford cigar factory employs from 30 to 35 people and does a rushing business.
    Rev. E. Russ will soon have his building ready to receive the machinery for his mill on the west side.
    Major Barron, who lives below town, is having his barn and house painted. M. F. Parker is doing the work.
    There is talk to the effect that one of Medford's dentists will soon relinquish single blessedness for the hymeneal noose. Better stay free, Doctor.
    The cottage built by Dr. Pickel in the western part of town for renting purposes is a beauty. It is not rented yet, but will be in demand later.
    Taylor, the Medford harness maker, who sold out some time ago and went to California, has returned and gone into business again in the old Simmons building.
    Mr. Thomas, of the Griffin Creek ranch, is getting everything on the ground for his big brick building, west of the railroad track. The foundation is laid, and as soon as the brick is ready he will push the work.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 27, 1901, page 5




    A boy at Medford attempted to board a backward-moving switch engine, and was badly crushed, losing his right hand, breaking his right leg, several ribs and injuring his lungs.
"Oregon Notes," Morning Oregonian, Portland, July 3, 1901, page 5


    George F. Litchfield and Miss Cora Litchfield are visiting their brother at Medford.
"Personals," The Daily Journal, Salem, July 3, 1901, page 4


    T. G. Dews, formerly of Medford, is driving stage between Agate and Beswick, Calif., and doing well.
    R. Daw, who has been for several months running the La Flesh Mining Co.'s engine in Siskiyou County, Calif., will return soon. Operations have been suspended there for the present.
    Arthur Mahoney, who is well known in Medford and southern Oregon, has become a Pullman car conductor, and is on duty between Portland and San Francisco. His many friends feel certain that he will fill his position acceptably to all.
    Mrs. Henry Davis of Medford, whose husband was recently killed at Klamath Falls by the accidental discharge of a gun, will return to her former home in Iowa this week. Mr. Davis had just united with the Fraternal Brotherhood at Medford and had taken $500 insurance, which amount has been paid to the widow.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 4, 1901, page 3


    Nate Bates, the Grants Pass barber, visited Medford friends over Sunday.
    Mrs. H. Thompson, wife of Capt. H. Thompson, of San Francisco, is visiting merchant and Mrs. H. H. Howard in this city. Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Thompson are cousins.
    Dr. J. W. Odgers arrived in the city from his new home at Berkeley, last Saturday, upon business. He states that his family is pleasantly domiciled in their new home, and are well contented.
    J. R. Hardin, the C Street barber, has closed his shop and left Monday morning for Petaluma, Calif., where he expects to locate. Mr. Hardin has a sister residing at Petaluma, and he will assist her in looking after the property.
    E. E. Phipps, formerly engaged in the newspaper business in this city, but more recently engaged in the mercantile business at Los Gatos, Calif., was in Medford this week visiting friends. He has sold his business interests in California, and is on the lookout for a new location. He will probably remain in the valley for some time.
    Mrs. D. O. Meeker, of Los Angeles, Calif., arrived in Medford Tuesday and will visit with her brother, A. P. Weiss, and family, out on Griffin Creek, for a few days.
    Mr. and Mrs. Will Merriman arrived in the city Tuesday evening from Salem. Mr. M. will return to Salem, where he is station agent for the Southern Pacific, this (Friday) evening. Mrs. M. will visit in the valley for several weeks.
    Geo. E. Weber, formerly a resident of this city, now of Sebastopol, Calif., was a passenger on Tuesday evening's train, en route to Crescent City, in the interest of the Woodmen of the World, for which order he is working and meeting with flattering success.
    Merchant I. A. Webb, Carl and Edith Webb, Edith Nicholson and Cleo Lucus were over at the Sterling mine Sunday. It was the last day of the season's run for the mine, it having shut down at noon. The party succeeded in getting some very fine views of the mine in operation, also of the dynamite explosions.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, July 5, 1901, page 6


    Local dealers are predicting a good price for wheat this season. One Medford dealer is of the opinion that the price will go as high as seventy-five cents per bushel before next spring. The hay market is expected to be slow this year owing to the large acreage cut in the Willamette Valley and California. There has usually been a market for Oregon hay in California, but it is stated that the state will be able to supply all demands this year, which will have a tendency to lower the price in Oregon.
    Frank Watson, the well-known restaurant proprietor, of Portland, was in Medford last week, and while here purchased at a good round price D. T. Lawton's beautiful brown high-stepping Woodmont, which he shipped to Portland Saturday. Woodmont is one of the finest specimens of horseflesh in the state of Oregon, and as a roadster cannot be surpassed on the coast. He has a private record of 2:16 to his credit, which was made with very little training.
    J. G. Taylor, the harness maker, has purchased an acre of land from S. W. Speas, in East Medford, and will soon commence the construction of a dwelling house thereon. The land is situated at the corner of East Seventh Street and the county road running north. It is a very desirable location for a residence and Mr. Taylor is to be congratulated on having secured it. The price paid was $500.
    Mrs. S. G. Wortman has commenced the erection of her new dwelling on the property which she purchased last spring, south of the school house, adjoining Prof. Narregan's residence property. The plans for the house were drawn by I. A. Palmer, the Medford architect. S. Childers has just completed the stone foundation, but the main contract has not yet been let. The house, when completed, is designed to be one of the nicest in the city.
    The death of Rev. E. Russ occurred at his home in this city very suddenly Wednesday forenoon, about 11 o'clock. He had been ill for about one week, but his condition was not considered serious until a few moments before the final summons came. A few minutes before his death he became suddenly worse, and before medical aid could be summoned he was dead. The direct cause of his death was acute constipation, from which he had long been a sufferer. Rev. Russ has been a resident of Medford since 1888 with the exception of a few months when he filled the pastorate of the Baptist Church of Amity, in this state. He was sixty years of age, and leaves a wife and two children, Edwin Russ, of this city, and Miss Flora E. Russ, of Portland. The funeral will be held today, Friday, July 5th.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, July 5, 1901, page 7


    Henry Orth returned from Jacksonville this week, and can be found at Barneburg & Arnold's butcher shop again.
    The best time made in the match race at Yreka, Calif. last week, between Pendleton & Hamilton's Tintoretta and Elwood's Tybalt racer, was 2:32½. The former won a heat in a race the day before in 2:25½, however.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 11, 1901, page 4


    Rev. J. S. McCain and wife have gone to Idaho. The former will take orders for a nursery.
    Frank Watson, one of the proprietors of Portland's leading restaurant, was in Medford a few days since, and while here purchased D. T. Lawton's handsomest and fastest trotter. He is an expert horse fancier, and knows a good animal as soon as he sees it.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 11, 1901, page 7


    A. J. ("Bud") Hamlin, who was sent to the penitentiary for 18 months for shooting Chas. Armstrong, has been discharged. He proved an exemplary prisoner and cut down his term materially.
    Chas. H. Pierce of Medford, who with J. W. Coleman of Ashland has leased the Eugene and Salem canneries, has been engaged in canvassing southern Oregon for orders. He feels certain that he will supply this section with at least 10,000 cans of vegetables and fruit.
    A lot of traveling skates from the East (a part of whom were men), calling themselves Boston Bloomer Girls, played baseball with the Medford and Ashland clubs recently. They defeated the former, but were not so fortunate when they went up against the latter. The game drew well because it was a leg show, but the exhibitions were not worth the price of admission charged.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 11, 1901, page 7