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NEW STATE.--This morning oceans of eggnog will be found at Pape & Savage's--free for all. Tonight, in keeping with their old custom, they will prepare a splendid lunch for their friends and patrons. Democratic News, Jacksonville, December 25, 1869, page 3 A GRAND LUNCH.--A grand lunch will be spread at the Railroad Saloon, on Christmas, at 8 o'clock P.M.; also, a lunch will be given at the same place, at 8 o'clock P.M. on New Year's Day. Democratic News, Jacksonville, December 25, 1869, page 3 CALL IN.--Warm drinks for the boys this morning at the El Dorado--proprietor's treat. Lunch tonight. Democratic News, Jacksonville, December 25, 1869, page 3 TABLE ROCK.--Wintjen & Helms expect their friends this morning. A "warm" reception has been proposed. Democratic News, Jacksonville, December 25, 1869, page 3 BELLA UNION.--The proprietor will pledge his numerous friends with a glass of "steaming hot" this morning. Call around. Democratic News, Jacksonville, December 25, 1869, page 3 CLOSED.--The Exchange Saloon has suspended operations. Democratic News, Jacksonville, January 8, 1870, page 3 At the very beginning of gold mining in California [in 1848], gamblers from the United States and from other parts of the world flocked to the mines to reap a rich harvest of gold dust from the thousands of greenhorns who had sufficient brains to guide them to the mines and gather enough gold to do their part in filling the purses of these sharpers. Whiskey sellers, too, allied by education and instincts to the gamblers, were among the first to reach a new camp, with a stock of villainous compounds answering to the names of all the common and uncommon intoxicants. So certain, indeed, were the whiskey dealers and gamblers to pitch their tents in a new camp a few days after its discovery, that the mining public would be greatly amazed if there was not at least one such villainous den in the camp within two days after the discovery was made public. As time rolled on, and the discoveries became more frequent and the mines richer--yielding more profits by the application of improved methods of mining--every trading post became a den of iniquitous whiskey guzzling and gambling. No trading post--I probably should say store--was fully equipped for business until several rows of shelves were rigged up to hold the bottles, and a counter placed in front of them upon which to set the drinking vessel--not always glass tumblers--and for the drinkers to place their left hands to steady their bodies while pouring down their throats the scalding, headache-breeding liquids. No matter by what name the stuff was called, cognac, peach, apple or cherry brandy, whiskey or gin, the taste and effects were just the same, although a slight deviation could sometimes be detected, in the taste only, of the compound called gin. Reader, if your patience will permit, let me tell you how these stores in the early Oregon mines, or any other early mines, were made, and how they looked in the interior at night, or on Sunday; not to a man up a tree, but to one standing in the door, where the interior opened out in full view. The houses were of canvas, of rough logs, roofed with shakes, or made of shakes entirely. The floors were generally of solid earth. That part of the store devoted to the sale of these delightful drinks, mentioned above, was sometimes on the right and sometimes on the left-hand side of the door. The side selected probably corresponded with the mental obliquity of the owner. The counter generally extended from the wall next to the door, back two-thirds the length of the house, then turned at a right angle and ran across the house to the opposite wall. Back of this counter was piled the heavy articles of miners' supplies, while shelves on the wall contained the dry goods. Outside of the counters, or the public part of the building, were arranged small tables, with blanket covers. A sufficient number of rough benches to accommodate all those who chose to sit at these tables completed the outfit. In these stores, at night and on Sundays, would congregate the neighboring miners, some standing at the bar drinking, others lounging around, while others, the most interesting parties, were seated at these tables playing seven up, euchre or bean poker, for money or for "the drinks." If the game was for the latter, the one "stuck" for the drinks usually rose first saying, "Come, let's take 'em," marching up to the counter followed by the other gamesters. "What'll you take, boys; call it out." All drink, and the next act of the drama entitled "I want satisfaction. Come on, let's have another," is brought forward, and from dark till daylight or from morning till night the games go on, and the storekeeper reaps a rich harvest of dust, and the players go home, often minus a week or a month's wages, with nothing for their fun but headache, and more hard work to raise another stake. Freezeout was another game much indulged in. The name was appropriate, for few could resist the fascination of the game until all dust and credit were lost and freezing necessity compelled the unlucky player to work another week for a Saturday night stake. "I'll get even on that game yet!" and if he was a chronic unfortunate he would only succeed in getting even-full of whiskey and often running over. Clerks in such mercantile establishments were selected for their fascinating qualities. There was none of the indefinite article called woman in the early mines, and dapper little dudes were at a discount unless they could strike straight from the shoulder and were able and at all times willing to do it, for when a mining "warhorse" full of liquid poison became obstreperous and spoiling for a fight it was sometimes necessary to whip him, to let him know "who's boss in this store." At every place where any articles whatever were offered for sale, whiskey and its kindred liquids were also kept on sale, with only two exceptions--butcher and barber shops. Drinking intoxicants became a rule. Probably not more than one man in ten thousand was a total abstainer, to form the exception. There were many, indeed, who would not drink it from glasses in public, but they did not refrain from sucking it through straws in private. But the gambling saloons--large, commodious rooms, with extensive bars well supplied with liquors of all grades, from bad to awful, tables for gambling arranged in order along the sides, seats of any description very few in number, and very far between. At the back end of the room was a raised platform upon which to seat two fiddlers--always a first and second fiddle in such shops--who, for the paltry sum of two ounces, or $32 each, would scrape incessantly from 6 in the evening till 3 o'clock the following morning. About dark the miners begin to collect in the saloons, and the drinking glasses clink cheerily as the "here's to us," or any of its many equivalents, are heard at the bars. The monte dealers jingle the huge piles of Mexican dollars on their tables and lay out the cards to catch the eyes of the long-pursed miners, to induce them to buck at their honest games. "Captain Benjamin Wright," O. W. Olney, Sunday Oregonian, Portland, September 20, 1885, page 2 The money that is invested in property and business in this town [Jacksonville] will remain where it is, and will continue to improve and increase under the influence of the new encouragement afforded by the railroad. Imaginative corner lots on the direct line of the road will continue to be cultivated in corn and wheat, and the ideal town [i.e., Medford] will evaporate entirely, or sink into the insignificance of a second-class saloon and a railroad lunch house. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 19, 1883, page 3 Some are waiting to see what the central depot [at Medford] will amount to. Dr. Crook is already making arrangements to build a saloon and lunch house there. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 16, 1883, page 3
Medford has one saloon, and a multitude of others are expected soon.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 21, 1883, page 3 Betterton & Work have a building already in use as a saloon, and T. E. Stanley intends to build for the same business. Ashland Tidings, December 21, 1883, page 3 Betterton & Co. have opened a saloon at Medford and keep excellent liquors. T. E. Stanley and some others propose engaging in the same business there soon. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 28, 1883, page 3 Betterton & Work have retired from the saloon business at Medford. The former has gone to other scenes and the latter is now in the employ of T. E. Stanley. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 4, 1884, page 3 W. G. Kenney and H. H. Wolters have rented the corner room of Byers & Co.'s brick building in Medford and will open a saloon in about two weeks. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 6, 1884, page 3 H. H. Wolters and Wm. Kenney will open a saloon in Medford. "Brevities," Ashland Tidings, June 6, 1884, page 3 Frank Kasshafer is tending bar at Noland & Ulrich's saloon at Medford while the junior member of the firm is getting settled down to married life. The corner room in Byers & Jacobs' new brick at Medford has been rented by W. G. Kenney and H. H. Wolters, who will open a saloon at that place. They propose fitting it up in fine style, will keep none but the best of liquors and cigars and will be ready for business in a couple of weeks. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 7, 1884, page 3 W. G. Kenney has returned from Portland, where he has been laying in a stock of goods for the new saloon at Medford. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 13, 1884, page 3 W. G. Kenney returned from Portland this week where he purchased a stock of liquors and cigars for the saloon of Kenney & Wolters at Medford. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 14, 1884, page 3 W. G. Kenney and H. H. Wolters, who are getting the corner room of Byers & Co.'s brick building at Medford in readiness for a saloon, expect to have it in running order in a few days. It will be one of the finest business places of the kind in southern Oregon. "Random Jottings," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 20, 1884, page 1 Wolters & Kenney opened their fine saloon at Medford this week. Ed. Work of Medford was in town Wednesday. He did not come alone. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 20, 1884, page 3 W.
G.
KENNEY
H. H. WOLTERS
Having
opened our saloon in the new brick building
of Byers & Co. at Medford we are now prepared to furnish any
kind
of a drink that can be called for, made with liquors that are
acknowledged to be the best in the market.THE GEM SALOON --AT-- MEDFORD, OREGON, Kenney & Wolters. ---- A
Fine Billiard Table
will also be found at this house and on
the tables you can find the
leading pictorial and sporting papers of the day. Give us a trial.KENNEY
& WOLTERS
Oregon
Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 21, 1884 et seq., page 2The Gem Saloon at Medford, Kenney & Wolters proprietors, has opened out for business and is one of the neatest places in this end of the State. One of the latest style billiard tables can also be found there and all the fixtures and liquids are in keeping with the age of progress. Give Bill and Ham a call and we will guarantee that you are treated well. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 21, 1884, page 3 Wolters & Kenney of Medford were this week granted license to retail liquor at that place. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 4, 1884, page 3 A neat and novel sign, the work of a local artist, now ornaments the Gem Saloon at Medford, owned by Kenney & Wolters. A fine new billiard table can also be found there as well as at the Railroad Saloon of Noland & Ulrich. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 26, 1884, page 3 Kenney & Wolters, of the Gem Saloon at Medford, have just put up a nobby sign. The Gem and Railroad saloons at Medford each keep one of Brunswick, Balke & Co.'s celebrated billiard tables. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 25, 1884, page 3 The handsome sign which ornaments the Gem Saloon at Medford was painted by H. Kinney of that place, who is an excellent artist. John Simmons, who went to Klamath County recently to look after his land interests, has returned. He has closed his saloon at Medford and will soon move back to his ranch. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1884, page 3 John Simmons has closed his saloon at Medford and will go to farming. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 2, 1884, page 3 Selling or Giving Liquor to
Miners.
Morning Oregonian, Portland,
August 9, 1866, page 2
In Wisconsin it is now a violation of the law for minors to enter a
billiard saloon or place where liquor is sold.--Ex.
We call the attention of our Legislators to the above, and would suggest some such provision on our own statute books. It is obvious that nothing can be learned in such places as will materially benefit our youth, and, on the contrary, much will be learned having a tendency to lead them into a life of depravity and wickedness. In our town, boys may be seen in the saloons, playing cards for whiskey with the gravity of old "sports," and the difficult feat of "turning jack from the bottom" seems to be the height of their juvenile ambition. If there was a penalty against their entering such places, it might better their condition, and could not "worse" it much. We clip the above from the Jacksonville Sentinel, We quite agree that "such places" are not fit resorts for our youth, and that what they may learn there will have "a tendency to lead them into a life of depravity and wickedness." But we also venture to object to any more legislation on the subject until we see some disposition manifested to enforce that already on the statute book. It is too much the fashion nowadays, whenever any good soul sees any practice or conduct subversive of good morals, to assume that there is no law on the subject, and insist that one shall be made forthwith. On page 774 of the laws of Oregon, we find the following section, which, if fairly enforced, would prevent "boys" from "playing cards for whiskey" in or out of a saloon: "SEC. 14. That if any person shall sell, give, or cause to be sold or given, any intoxicating liquor to any minor under eighteen years of age in this state, without first obtaining consent of one of such minor's parents or guardians in writing, except for medical or mechanical purposes, such person shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars, or be imprisoned in the county jail not less than six months, or both, at the direction of the court. A justice's court has jurisdiction of the crime herein defined." If the editor of the Sentinel will call attention to this law, passed October 21, 1864, and endeavor to elevate the sentiment of the community to the point necessary to its strict enforcement, we think he would work more effectively than in calling for more legislative. If further legislation is found necessary, it might be as well to begin with the guilty parents who neglect their duty to their children and society by permitting those for whose training they should be responsible to haunt groggeries and "play cards for whiskey." The press has a duty to perform in this matter, and we are glad to see the Sentinel giving it attention. But the great necessity upon those subjects is not more legislation, but the execution of the laws we already have. Let the press strive to bring to bear upon district attorneys, grand juries, justices of the peace and others who are charged with seeing that the laws are enforced, a wholesome, determined public sentiment, which will animate and compel, if need be, these persons to do their duty, and take care that the statutes we already have do not remain a dead letter. We have plenty of law, and more lawyers. Our great need is certain and vigilant execution of the laws we have. If our officers will not do this, little good will it do us to pile one dead letter statute upon another. The people must be educated and awakened to a proper sense of the necessity of allowing no man to violate their laws with impunity, and of permitting no officer who connives at such violation, or fails to bring the offender to justice, to have their countenance or support at the polls or elsewhere. W. G. Kenney of Medford is lying sick at the residence of his mother in this place. Frank Kasshafer will assist H. H. Wolters at the Gem Saloon during K.'s illness. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 15, 1884, page 3 Frank Kasshafer officiates at the Gem Saloon at Medford during the illness of W. G. Kenney. W. G. Kenney was brought from Medford this week suffering with a severe attack of bilious or intermittent fever and is now at his mother's home in town. His condition was much improved at last accounts. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 16, 1884, page 3 W. G. Kenney, having recovered from his recent sickness, is on duty again at the Gem Saloon in Medford. Frank Kasshafer has returned home. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 12, 1884, page 3 C. S. Ferguson of Grants Pass, Noland & Ulrich of Medford and M. L. Stanley of Woodville were granted license to sell liquor. "Commissioner's Court," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 13, 1884, page 3 Geo. Love had a mishap at Medford Tuesday evening. He was turning his team in the vicinity of Kenney & Wolters' saloon, when the vehicle struck a stump hid by the darkness and threw George violently to the ground, bruising him somewhat. He held to the lines, however, and succeeded in stopping the horses before much harm resulted. The tongue was broken from the wagon, but no other damage was done. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 19, 1884, page 3 Wm. Churchman has purchased Thos. E. Stanley's building at Medford and will conduct a first-class saloon. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 14, 1884, page 3 The Gem Saloon at Medford, Kenney & Wolters proprietors, is the boss place. A club room, fine billiard table and all the late papers of the day can be found at this place. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, November 22, 1884, page 3 Only the best brands of wines, liquors and cigars are kept at the Gem Saloon, Medford. One of Brunswick, Balke & Co.'s celebrated billiard tables is kept at the Gem Saloon at Medford. When you are at Medford give Kenney & Wolters a call. Their saloon is one of the neatest and best in the State. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 28, 1884, page 3 Everybody calls on Kenney & Wolters when at Medford. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, November 29, 1884, page 3 W. G. Kenney has leased a residence at Medford. Who's who, Bill? Don't fail to give Kenney & Wolters a call when you visit Medford. The boys will treat you well. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, December 6, 1884, page 3 Mrs. E. Kenny has removed to Medford. The Gem Saloon at Medford is second to none. The finest brands of wines, liquors and cigars always kept on hand at the Gem Saloon at Medford. One of the best billiard tables may also be found there. K. & W. will always give you a hearty welcome. Everybody gives Kenney & Wolters a call when in Medford, for they keep one of the neatest places in the State. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 12, 1884, page 3 Mrs. Elizabeth Kenny is now a resident of Medford. The Gem Saloon at Medford, Kenney & Wolters proprietors, is the boss place. A club room, fine billiard table and all the late papers of the day can be found at this place. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, December 13, 1884, page 3 The Gem at Medford has no superior among the saloons of southern Oregon. Only the best wines, liquors and cigars kept there. Why is the Gem Saloon the most popular place in Medford? Because everybody who visits that place calls there when in quest of liquid refreshments. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 19, 1884, page 3 Kenney & Wolters are going to give a fine lunch at their saloon in Medford Christmas eve. Don't be afraid to call because there will be enough for all. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, December 20, 1884, page 3 We learn that Wm. G. Kenney of Medford was married to Miss Mollie Snider of Roseburg this week. We congratulate them and wish them a long and prosperous life. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 26, 1884, page 3 Mrs. E. Kenny has removed from Jacksonville to Medford. Wm. Kinney, of Medford, was married at Roseburg last Tuesday to Miss Mollie Ryder, of that place. They came south to Medford on the train the same day. "Personal," Ashland Tidings, December 26, 1884, page 3 HYMENEAL.--W. G. Kenney of Medford and Miss Mollie Snider of Roseburg were married at the bride's residence at the last mentioned place on Tuesday of this week. They are now at Medford where Mr. Kenney is engaged in business where they will make their permanent home. We wish them good luck and happiness. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, December 27, 1884, page 3 Drinks are free at the Gem Saloon at Medford. Congratulate Kenney and he don't care for expenses. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, December 27, 1884, page 3 The finest brands of wines, liquors and cigars always kept on hand at the Gem Saloon at Medford. One of the best billiard tables may also be found there. K. & W. will always give you a hearty welcome. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 3, 1885, page 3 The county commissioners' court this week granted liquor licenses to Kenney & Wolters of Medford and M. Hershberger of Central Point. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 9, 1885, page 3 No
Shooting Done.
Last Friday night there was a free fight at Medford, which resulted in
several of the combatants being knocked out. A carpenter named Walker
was the victor, until he undertook to demolish one of the proprietors
of the Gem Saloon, who was acting in the role of peacemaker. He
received an ugly wound in the head at the hands of W.
G. [Kenney], who
struck him with a self-cocking pistol that went off at the same time.
Wm. Heffron of Roseburg, one of the combatants, had the index finger of
his right hand so badly bitten by Walker that Dr. Geary was compelled
to amputate it, and his cheek also suffered the loss of a piece of
flesh. At last accounts Walker was at work at his trade, but little the
worse for his exploits.Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 16, 1885, page 3 A MISTAKE.--The report that W. G. Kenney had shot a man at Medford last week was all a mistake. A general row had taken place between several parties that evening when Kenney was called from his bed to quell the disturbance and with the force required he put the disturbing party out of the house. Wm. Heffron had to have a portion of a finger amputated--the result of a fight a short time before with the same party--but is now doing well. The whole trouble was caused by "too much benzine." Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 17, 1885, page 3 Wm. Egan and Mr. Skeel have rented Thos. McAndrew's building in Medford and will open a saloon there soon. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 13, 1885, page 3 Wm. Egan and C. W. Skeel will open another saloon at Medford in a few days. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 14, 1885, page 3 Messrs. Egan and Skeel have opened their new saloon. When you visit Medford don't fail to call on Bill and Ham at their Gem Saloon. They keep the finest saloon in Southern Oregon. "Brevities," Medford Monitor, February 20, 1885, page 4 Wm. Egan and C. W. Skeel have purchased Wm. Churchman's stock of liquors etc. at Medford and placed them in McAndrews' new building. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 20, 1885, page 3 Egan & Skeel opened their new saloon at Medford this week. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 21, 1885, page 3 A. W. Carey, having purchased Wm. Egan's interest in the saloon business at Medford, will remove there with his family in a short time. "Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 13, 1885, page 3 Ed. Caton and Al Carey negotiated for the purchase of certain saloon property at Medford this week but have since changed their minds and will remain here. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, March 14, 1885, page 3 A CHANGE.--J. B. Riddle has leased Byers and Jacobs' brick hotel at Medford and will have it ready for the public three weeks hence. W. G. Kenney has sold his interest in the saloon to his partner, H. H. Wolters, and bought Mr. Lynch's interest in the livery stable there. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, April 3, 1886, page 3 When at Medford give Wm. Egan at the Union saloon a call. He will treat you well and is always prepared to furnish something nice. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 9, 1885, page 3 Wm. Egan, formerly saloon keeper at Medford, has gone to Lakeview to locate. He thinks of going into the stock business again. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 30, 1885, page 3 Medford will soon have another saloon, with W H. McAdams and W. Heeley as proprietors. They propose opening July 1st and will run a first-class saloon. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 20, 1885, page 3 Kenney & Wolters' saloon at Medford has been repainted and renovated in good style. There is some conflict between the authorities of Medford and parties holding liquor licenses from the county court; and the matter will be tested soon. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 10, 1885, page 3 The Gem Saloon at Medford has been renovated in fine style. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 24, 1885, page 3 The Brewery Saloon at Medford has a new billiard table. The fixtures and stock in Wm. Egan's saloon at Medford were sold by the sheriff yesterday. The proprietor is said to have skipped to other scenes. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 7, 1885, page 3 In another column will be found a notice in which the firm of Kenney & Wolters, of Medford, call on all those indebted to them either by note or book account to settle the same by September 1st. They mean just what they say and expect a prompt response as they must have money. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 14, 1885, page 3 Case
to be Reviewed.
Noland & Ulrich of Medford, being fined $50 for selling liquor
without town license, intend having the action of the Recorder's court
reviewed by the circuit court. They claim that they have a license from
the county court [the county commissioners], and are
therefore privileged to sell under it until it expires.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 21, 1885, page 3 The firm of Noland & Ulrich at Medford were fined $30 and costs in Recorder Lawton's court at that place for selling liquor without a town license. They hold a county license and now propose testing the matter in the Circuit Court. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 22, 1885, page 3 Medford will soon have a new brick hotel. A second story is being built on Byers' brick and the building will also be considerably enlarged. Kenney and Wolters' saloon will be moved to the room adjoining where they now are and their old stand on the corner changed to an office for the hotel. From the plans shown us we think it ought to make a commodious and well-arranged building for the purposes for which it is destined. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 26, 1885, page 3 McAdams & Heeley now occupy their new saloon building at Medford. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, October 31, 1885, page 3 McAdams & Healy's opening in their new building at Medford was well patronized and a success. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 13, 1885, page 3 W. H. McAdams is now sole proprietor of the Brewery Saloon. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 4, 1885, page 3 Kenney & Wolters have renovated the Gem Saloon in fine style. There will be a grand turkey raffle at the Brewery Saloon on Christmas eve; also, a shooting match next day. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 11, 1885, page 3 Prohibition clubs have been organized at Phoenix and Medford. The Prohibition county convention will be held at Medford next Thursday, to nominate a full county ticket. "Brevities," THE MEANEST MAN IN OREGON.--The meanest man in Oregon lives within three miles of Medford. Not long ago one of his neighbors sent by him to get some brandy for his sick wife. He (the mean man) went into a saloon (a place he never patronized) and represented that there was a poor, sick woman in his neighborhood that needed some brandy, and had no money to pay for it. The saloon keeper, after consulting his partner, concluded to send the woman a bottle of their fine peach brandy. But instead of giving the brandy donated by the saloon keeper he gave the sick woman some water with a little brandy in it from a beer bottle. Talk about the man that stole acorns from a blind pig. This barany [?--sic] man takes the "cake" when we consider that he and his wife own a half-section of land with good improvements on it, and his name is not Grindstone either. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, March 20, 1886, page 3 The Jacksonville and Medford papers have had considerable to say lately about the fellow they call the meanest man in Oregon, whose name is a half-brother to Grindstone, and who with his wife owns a half section of the best of land near Medford. They say he was sent by a sick neighbor to get some brandy for medicinal purposes and went into a saloon and represented that there was a poor sick woman in his neighborhood who wanted some brandy and had no money to pay for it. The saloonkeeper, after consulting his partner, concluded to send the woman a bottle of their fine peach brandy. But instead of giving the brandy donated by the saloonkeeper, he gave the sick woman some water with a little brandy in it from a beer bottle. "Brevities," W. G. Kenney has sold his interest in the saloon to his partner, H. H. Wolters, and bought Mr. Lynch's interest in the livery stable there. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, April 3, 1886, page 3 J. B. Riddle will take possession of the large hotel at Medford as soon as it can be finished. H. H. Wolters will run the saloon or barroom, having bought out Kenney's interest last week. "Brevities," PRIZE FIGHT.--At Ashland on Sunday last a prize fight for $50 a side was fought between George Edwards of Yreka and Oscar Lewis of Medford. The whole affair was kept very quiet and only the favored ones of Medford and Ashland were let into the secret. The result of the fight was that in three rounds Edwards knocked Lewis out of time, blackening the latter's eyes and somewhat damaging his nose. Several hundred dollars are said to have changed hands on the result. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, April 24, 1886, page 3 McAdams, a Medford saloon man, has been arrested as one of the persons concerned in the prize fight, but is out on bail now. "Brevities," Ham Wolters' Gem Saloon at Medford has been moved to the adjoining room where he shows up as smiling as usual. D. W. Crosby is his right-hand bower. W. H. McAdams, a saloon keeper of Medford, was arrested this week for aiding and abetting a prize fight between Edwards and Lewis at Ashland and Justice Foudray held him under $1000 bonds, which he furnished. Edwards, Lewis and Stover are still in jail and all will be called on to attend the regular session of the grand jury next week. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, May 1, 1886, page 3 It is reported that McAdams, the Medford saloon man who figured prominently in the prize fight, has "skipped" from Medford. He probably feared a drubbing at the hands of Edwards. "Brevities," A Complaint.
Rogue River Courier,
Grants Pass, May 28, 1886, page 3
Dr. James Spence called in on Sunday. Doc attended the annual session
of the Grand Lodge I.O.O.F., bearing credentials from Kerbyville lodge.
From him we learn that during the past year Kerbyville lodge has
expended for construction of a lodge-room and other expenditures over
$2,600. They have 56 members in good standing. We also learn from Doc
that Medford lodge I.O.O.F. were granted a charter by the Grand Lodge.
Mr. Spence complains, bitterly, that in his travels, whether on the cars or in the hotels, he was unable to obtain a good refreshing drink of cool, pure water only at the saloon bars, and that in going to the bar for a drink of water, a man is expected to buy a stronger drink before he leaves. Said he could not get a good drink on the cars only in the Cow Creek Canyon. This should be remedied. Good drinking water can and should be provided on the trains and at the hotels. SOLE PROPRIETOR.--The partnership existing between John Noland and Wm. Ulrich, proprietors of the Railroad Exchange, was dissolved June 30. Mr. Noland has filed his bonds according to law and taken out license for six months. Mr. Noland is a genial, whole-souled gentleman, always has a good word for everybody. He is straightforward in all his dealings, and his guests and patrons can rely on fair and honest treatment in every particular.--Monitor. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 10, 1886, page 3 "Ham" Wolters of Medford called yesterday. He said he wasn't courting. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, October 16, 1886, page 3 "Victims
of the Bottle."
The drama presented at Myer's hall last Saturday evening by the Medford
amateurs was witnessed by a full house, and gave full satisfaction to
the audience. The cast of the piece included in the characters several
young people who did admirably, and the whole play was considered
excellent for an amateur performance. Among the leading players well
known here were C. W. Wolters and J. E. Niles, who each took their
share of the applause. The characters of Miss Nettleby and Rob Brittle,
by Mrs. West and Mr. Hamilton carried the humor of the play, and their
appearance was always greeted with smiles. The other ladies in the play
did the pathetic and tragic scenes smoothly and easily, and the "heavy
villain," Hollis, looked and acted wickedly enough, but couldn't quite
prevent the audience from considering him a pretty good sort of man
outside of the play. Profs. Williams and Woolf furnished the orchestra
music. Come again.
Ashland Tidings, December 10, 1886, page 3 The Railroad Saloon has been renovated, besides receiving a new side, which greatly improves its looks. A. H. Carlson of the Brewery Saloon has invested in a lot of fine turkeys, which will be raffled off on Christmas. Some liquors, etc., belonging to McAdams & Heeley were sold by Sheriff Dean last Saturday, but did not bring a fancy figure. Thos. Riley of the Farmer's Exchange at Jacksonville purchased the refrigerator. The Riddle House and Gem Saloon are two of the leading business places in Medford, each doing a good business. The best of meals and lodgings are furnished at the former, while superior liquid refreshments can be obtained at the latter. Whenever you are in this place give Bous and Ham a call, for they will treat you well. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 24, 1886, page 3 THE
RIDDLE HOUSE!
Medford, Oregon, J. B. RIDDLE, Prop'r. ---- THIS
HOUSE HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY fitted up with new and elegant furniture and
is second to none south of Portland.
Special pains taken in making commercial travelers feel at home. The tables are supplied with the best of everything the market affords. ----
FAMOUS GEM SALOON! J. B. RIDDLE H. H. WOLTERS RIDDLE & WOLTERS, Proprietors, MEDFORD, OR. ---- ONLY THE FINEST
WINES, LIQUORS AND
Cigars kept on hand, and a first-class billiard table is connected with
the saloon. The leading papers of the day can also be found on the
reading tables.
The proprietors are also sole agents of Medford for the Celebrated Rogue River Whiskeys. The saloon will always be found open at the arrival of all trains. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 24, 1886 et seq., page 3 ROGUE RIVER DISTILLERY.--We are informed that the Rogue River Distillery has had a thorough overhauling from top to bottom. All the machinery has been repaired and put in order. They will commence operations on the first of the year. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, December 25, 1886, page 3 H. H. Wolters has sold his interest in the Gem Saloon to his partner, J. B. Riddle, who will hereafter conduct the business. What Ham proposes engaging in is not known. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 31, 1886, page 3 Frank Lynch is assisting A. H. Carlson in the management of the Brewery Saloon. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 7, 1887, page 2
FAMOUS
GEM SALOON!
J. B. RIDDLE PROPRIETOR. ---- ONLY
THE FINEST WINES,
LIQUORS and Cigars are kept on hand and a first-class billiard table is
connected with the saloon. The leading papers of the day can also be
found on the reading tables.
The proprietor is also sole agent of Medford for the Celebrated Rogue River Whiskeys. The saloon will always be found open at the arrival of all trains. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 7, 1887 et seq., page 3 The Brewery Saloon, under the management of Gus. Carlson, is a popular resort, where the best of wines, liquors and cigars are dispensed. A fine billiard table may also be found there. Read his advertisement elsewhere. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 28, 1887, page 3 BREWERY SALOON
AUGUST CARLSON, Prop. COR. A & 7th STREETS, MEDFORD, OR ---- THIS MOST FAVORITE
RESORT has been
thoroughly refitted and furnished in the most modern style, including a
fine billiard table. The bar is always supplied with the choicest
brands of
WINES, LIQUORS, BEER AND CIGARS,
and the leading papers can always be found on the tables.Special pains taken to accommodate patrons and visitors. Call and see me. A. H. CARLSON. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 4, 1887 et seq., page 3 J. S. Howard of Medford was in town yesterday engaged in surveying about the Rogue River Distillery. "Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 17, 1887, page 3 Prof. Rork of Michigan spoke on the prohibition question at Walton's hall last Wednesday evening. He had a large audience and left a favorable impression. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 2, 1887, page 2 No clue as yet has been found to the fellow who recently broke into A. H. Carlson's saloon in Medford and stole $50. Gus had the money hidden in an obscure place, but the thief was probably looking into the window at the time he was counting it, and saw where he hid it. Entrance as effected through a small window in the side of the building. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 23, 1887, page 2 Angus Carlson of the Brewery Saloon inaugurated a turkey shooting match near his place of business, which proved quite interesting. A large number of fat turkeys were slaughtered and some good marksmanship was shown on Christmas. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 30, 1887, page 3 The Brewery Saloon, conducted by August Carlson, has been closed, through the financial embarrassment of its proprietor. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 13, 1888, page 2 A. H. Carlson of the Brewery Saloon, now closed, gave a bill of sale of his fixtures, stock, etc., to a whisky drummer named Lewis, with the express understanding that he would divide the proceeds, pro rata, among the creditors. The fellow, after securing the papers, proceeded to sell everything at a great sacrifice, without regard to his promise and to the great disadvantage of Carlson and those he owed, being careful to get what was due the house he represented, however. His conduct is generally condemned, and was no fault of Mr. G. that his creditors were thus defrauded. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 27, 1888, page 3 H. H. Wolters, the mixologist, has reopened the saloon formerly kept by A. H. Carlson, thoroughly refitting it and making many improvements. He has supplied the bar with the finest wines, liquors and cigars, and a fine billiard table can also be found there. Give him a call, for he will treat you well. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 4, 1888, page 3 Prohibition
Party Wanting Here.
The prohibition vote has almost entirely disappeared in this county,
most of it having been consolidated with the Republicans. This will
account, in a considerable measure, for the reduction of the Democratic
majority in southern Oregon, and is more evidence that the
Prohibitionists are mainly original Republicans.Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 8, 1888, page 3 Wm. Ulrich has sold his interest in the saloon building opposite the depot to John Noland for $1,000. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 29, 1888, page 2 Frank Kasshafer of Jacksonville is assisting H. H. Wolters at the Monarch Saloon in Medford. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 6, 1888, page 3 John Noland is now the sole proprietor of the Railroad Saloon building, having purchased Wm. Ulrich's interest several days ago for $1000. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 13, 1888, page 3 A branch of the W.C.T.U. will soon be organized in this place. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 9, 1888, page 3 Notice.
TO WHOM IT MAY
CONCERN: Whereas I made a statement privately that others made public,
that I saw Geo. L. Webb playing cards in a saloon on a certain
occasion, but, after learning more, I admit that I was mistaken in the
person.
J. W.
MILLER.
Democratic
Times, Jacksonville, November 1, 1888, page 3
The town council has passed an ordinance licensing the different business houses, and there is some lively kicking. Saloons are required to pay $300 a year. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 27, 1888, page 2 Chas. Brous gives notice that he will apply for a license to open a saloon in the place owned by the late John Noland. "Medford Doings," Valley Record, Ashland, January 31, 1889, page 3 Saloon license has been raised to $400 a year, the same as at Ashland. "Medford Doings," Valley Record, Ashland, June 27, 1889, page 3 The Monarch Saloon at Medford, under the management of H. H. Wolters, is proving a popular resort. The best of everything in that line is kept there. H. H. Wolters, the mixologist, has reopened the saloon formerly kept by A. H. Carlson, thoroughly refitting it and making many improvements. He has supplied the bar with the finest wines, liquors and cigars, and a fine billiard table can also be found there. Give him a call, for he will treat you well. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 2, 1890, page 3 Mr. O'Donnell has purchased a half interest in the Railroad Saloon of Chas. Brous. Give the new firm a call, as they keep the best of everything in their line. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 6, 1890, page 3 H. H. Wolters, the mixologist, has removed his saloon to the building next door to C. W. Palm's barber shop, on Front Street. He has supplied the bar with the finest wines, liquors and cigars, and a fine billiard table can also be found there. Give him a call, for he will treat you well. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 6, 1890, page 3 Shorty Hamilton has resigned his position as manager for Ed. Worman, and now operates, with Tom Harris, the Grand Central saloon, says the Mail. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 20, 1890, page 2 An overturned lamp in Ham Wolters' saloon caused an alarm of fire one day last week. The damage was slight, the flames being smothered with the billiard table cover. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 26, 1890, page 3 THE DEVIL'S BUTCHER.
Oregon Statesman, Salem,
November 28, 1890, page 8The Klamath County Star Man on a Proposed New Distillery at Medford, Oregon.
The following is what "Peter the Poet," editor of the Linkville Star, has
to say of a proposed enterprise at Medford, Oregon:
Medford in Massachusetts was the headquarters for New England rum, and Medford in Oregon will probably be the headquarters for Pacific Coast whisky. It is well known that the article sold as "whisky" in every saloon on this coast is only a murderous fraud. The compound drunk is a drop or two of pure whisky with a flavor of "bourbon,' a dash of glycerine, a dab of burnt sugar and--the rest rainwater. You throw it behind your teeth and, if you are not an old toper, you realize that you have swallowed the devil's butcher and that he cuts a gut every time. For confirmation of this truth, the Star man would respectfully refer you to the revenue offices, many of whom have tested it, and most of whom have swallowed the butcher knife that stingeth like an adder. You cannot justly blame the retail dealers, as that is the best they can get. That which cutteth the paunch, until the whole physical, mental and moral being is laid wide open, is the best they can get in the market. F. V. Medynski, from Iowa, who has frequently spoiled 7000 bushels of corn a day manufacturing whisky in that prohibition state, thinks it would pay to start in Medford, Jackson County, a distillery capable of mashing about 5000 bushels a day of Jackson County corn. "Pure, genuine, old and new bourbon," he proposes to dish out for the happy hearthsides of the land, and the noble benefactor came a long distance to thus confer upon us prosperity and happiness and make us strong of breath and blithesome of spirit. Medford will welcome him with a bonus of twenty-five acres of land, and when the distillery gets under full steam, another company will come to build a large packing house beside it for the benefit of the distillery waste, which will feed a herd of stock. The Southern Pacific railroad also comes generously to the front for the new enterprise with a special rate of only $100 a car. It looks, therefore, as if the concern would start, but how "pure" or "genuine" will be the beverage made there it is difficult to tell just now. We trust that it may not be the devil's butcher in a new frock! Walks across Seventh Street, from the Grand Central to Brous' saloon, and from Goldsmith's store to the bank, were built last week. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 16, 1891, page 2 Wm. Clark, the Tammany brave, who was in business so long at Medford, has taken charge of the bar in the Merchants' Hotel at Portland, and is doing well. His many friends wish him success. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 2, 1891, page 3 H. H. Wolters, the mixologist, has removed his saloon to the building next door to C. W. Palm's barber shop, on Front Street. He has supplied the bar with the finest wines, liquors and cigars, and a fine billiard table can also be found there. Give him a call, for he will treat you well. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 1, 1892, page 2  January 14, 1892 Medford Mail
Tom Morine last week resigned his
position as night watch, and has bought an interest in the Roxy Ann
Saloon. The best of wines, liquors and cigars are always kept there.
"Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 18, 1892, page 2 John F. Johnson, formerly of Grants Pass, is now officiating as chief mixologist at Hanley's. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 25, 1892, page 2 T. M. Howard and W. H. Hosler have bought Tom Morine's saloon business and will conduct a first-class place. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 12, 1892, page 2 Nearly the whole week has been consumed at Medford in attempting to convict the saloon keepers of violating the Sunday law, but so far without success. The prosecution has been balked every time by legal impediments, and no case had gone to the jury up to the time the Times went to press. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 19, 1892, page 3 In Status Quo.
There has been a cessation of hostilities between the saloon-keepers of
Medford and those who inaugurated the Sunday-closing crusade. Owing to
the faulty condition of the complaints gotten up by the prosecution not
a single case ever reached a jury, although several attempts were made
to do so. The defendants sued out a writ of prohibition last Friday, to
prevent the complainants from molesting them further, which will come
up before Judge Hanna at the regular September term of court.
Prosecuting Attorney Benson appears for the state, while the defense is
represented by Wm. M. Colvig, Willard Crawford and Francis Fitch.Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 26, 1892, page 3 The matter of the dismissal of the writ of prohibition sued out of the circuit court in order to enable the district attorney to let go of the Medford prosecutions in the Sunday closing cases led the papers to state that the justice court had no jurisdiction in the matter, which was erroneous and properly accounted for by the Mail last week. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 30, 1892, page 3
D. I. Waldroop of Ashland is now compounding at the Hanley saloon.
"Medford
Squibs," Democratic
Times, Jacksonville, May 19, 1893, page 3J. M. Howard, recently from the East, succeeds to the business of W. H. Hosler in this place. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 16, 1893, page 2 The bar fixtures in James Coeti's saloon are exciting much admiration, and, as they are from the factory of Weeks Bros. of this place and Phoenix, due credit should be given one of our most promising local manufacturers. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 23, 1893, page 3 A. Fetsch has purchased the saloon formerly conducted by Howard Bros. and will keep the best of wines, liquors and cigars. Mr. Lutkemeier is officiating as chief mixologist. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 29, 1893, page 2 RAILROAD EXCHANGE
M. H. HANLEY, PROP'R.
A neat resort
where all the best of imported and domestic wines, liquors and cigars
are displayed by polite and attentive bartenders, is the Exchange
Saloon as conducted by M. H. Hanley. He handles none but the very best
of wines, liquors and cigars procurable, and anyone patronizing this
establishment will find him a courteous, obliging gentleman who
conducts his business on a basis of strict integrity, never taking
advantage of anyone in regards to prices. All mail orders receive the
promptest attention. Mr. Hanley has been identified with the business
interests of Medford for several years.
Medford
Mail, December 1, 1893, page 1A burglar effected an entrance to John Hanley's saloon one day last week by cutting a hole through the rear door and removing the bolt. He got four or five dollars in change from the till for his trouble. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 15, 1893, page 2 S. A. D. Higgins will open a saloon at his place of business on Front Street, having disposed of his stock of candies, etc. He will keep the best of liquors, wines and cigars. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 8, 1894, page 3 Marshal Dyer will not be a candidate for reelection. He will remove to Medford and assist S. A. D. Higgins in dispensing liquid refreshments at his new saloon. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 25, 1894, page 3 F. Lutkemeier has moved his family into the second story of the Lyon building on Front Street, and will occupy the lower floor as a saloon. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 22, 1894, page 3 Fred Lutkemeier has opened a saloon in the Lyon building on Front Street, next door to the place which was burned. He will keep a fine line of wines, liquors and cigars. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 2, 1894, page 2 At the city council meeting, Tuesday evening . . . the liquor license of F. Lutkemeier was, by request, transferred to M. H. Hanley. "News of the City," Medford Mail, July 6, 1894, page 3 Hotel Medford bar windows have been decorated in most artistic designs by A. L. Chapman, a recently arrived sign painter and all-round artisan. "News of the City," Medford Mail, October 19, 1894, page 3 S. F. Morine, he who used to be engaged in the hotel business with "Shorty" Hamilton, has purchased the Turf Exchange Saloon stock and fixtures from J. A. Hanley. Last week possession was taken thereof by Mr. Morine and the same is now being run by him with Wm. Ennis as chief dispenser of wet refreshments. Mr. Hanley will do prospecting for a few months, after which he will undoubtedly move to a stock ranch which he has recently purchased in Eastern Oregon. "News of the City," Medford Mail, August 9, 1895, page 5 There has been a new shift made in the ownership of the Turf Exchange Saloon this week. S. F. Morine has sold his interest therein to J. C. Hall (called Court for short) of Central Point, and the firm is now Legate & Hall. Mr. Hall has decided to retire from his business at Central Point and will soon be a permanent resident of this city. H. H. Wolters will be retained as mixerologist until matters are gotten squarely in good running shape--perhaps he will be a permanent fixture. The new firm expect to add some considerable new furniture to the place. Mr. Morine will probably devote his entire attention to his quite extensive interests in the Applegate district. "News of the City," Medford Mail, January 31, 1896, page 5 Saloon in Medford Burned.
The Free Coinage saloon was destroyed by fire Saturday morning at 4
o'clock. While the building did not burn to the ground, it was a total
loss, together with the stock and saloon fixtures. The building was
owned by S. A. Higgins, and the stock and fixtures by W. J. King. The
loss is estimated at $2000, and is fully insured.Valley Record, Ashland, July 2, 1896, page 3 Another Conflagration.
Another
blaze has been registered for Medford; another fiend has been doing his
devilish work; another time the minds of our people have been driven
into that channel of thought which suspects someone of being guilty of
having destroyed property and has committed a crime--but to detect that
criminal is another point and one which our town officers have labored
long and well to solve, but as yet there is that same mystery
surrounding each new listed fire.Last Saturday morning, at about four o'clock, our good people, who were sleeping the sleep that's liable to get awake in about an hour--were awakened by the clanging of the fire bell and the tooting of several whistles, and within a space of time that was not long the streets were crowded with people. The fire was located in the saloon building owned by S. A. D. Higgins and occupied by W. J. King, and while the fire boys were not long in playing the fire with a good stream of water, the entire roof, ceiling and a good bit of the ends and sides were consumed. In the building was a stock of liquors and cigars, a billiard table and a pool table, a fine bar and bar fixtures and besides these there were all the fixtures usually found in a saloon--all of which were damaged to a considerable extent, some articles totally destroyed. The saloon has not been doing business for the past month because of a remonstrance to the issuance of a license having been filed with the city council about the date of closing. The fire, presuming from the fact that it broke through the roof near the rear end, was started in the rear room, but just how it started and who applied the match is a matter past finding out. The building was twenty-five by fifteen feet in size and only one story high, but notwithstanding this fact, things were considerably heated thereabouts and nearby buildings were none too safe. There was an insurance of $1250 on stock and bar fixtures, payable to Mr. King, and an insurance of $1200 on the billiard and pool tables, payable to Mr. Higgins. In the building was a fine piano, valued at $500, owned by Mr. King, upon which there was no insurance. This piece of furniture was gotten out but not until badly damaged, if not ruined completely. Mr. King was paid $890 by the insurance company--the difference between these figures and those of his insurance representing the goods not damaged and the reduced stock he was carrying at the time of the fire and compared with the stock carried at the time the policy was written. The loss to the building has not yet been adjusted. Medford Mail, July 3, 1896, page 2  August 7, 1896 Medford Mail\ As will be seen by his ad in another column Jas. Coeti has opened up a saloon in the old building formerly occupied by him. Mr. Coeti informs us that the place will be kept strictly up to the best standard of excellency that can possibly be secured--and that it will be free from all the influences that have formerly made the saloon business in Medford one of such indecent character. Nothing but the best of wines and liquors will be kept on hand--and the business will be conducted on thorough business principles. "News of the City," Medford Mail, July 17, 1896, page 7 JOHN SCHNEIDER.
RED FRONT BEER HALL. Among
the many resorts of this city there is none that is better known than
that owned by Mr. John Schneider. The main saloon is a large spacious
room with modern fixtures, and in the rear is arranged private and club
rooms. He handles exclusively famous Medford beer and soft drinks. He
also serves lunches of all kinds. His place is orderly and well
conducted and is enjoying a large patronage.
TURF EXCHANGE SALOON.
"Here's
to the things of friendship, may they never rust" is a toast that is
truly noble. Such is the motto of the "Turf Exchange," a well and
favorably known resort opposite the Hotel Nash. Mr. Hall handles
nothing but the best foreign and domestic wines, liquors and cigars. He
makes a specialty of the very best of brandies and Cyrus Noble whiskey.
One wishing to while away an hour will meet with courteous treatment at
this popular resort. COURT HALL, PROPRIETOR. Medford Mail, May 28, 1897, page 3 John Schneider of the Red Front Saloon has made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors. Z. Maxcy has been named as assignee. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 28, 1898, page 3  Turf Exchange Saloon advertising on an 1898 Hutchison & Lumsden advertising card, SOHS M44C1 Ream R. Findley claims that he was pushed off a train going at full speed in Union County a short time since and considerably injured. He says that Jas. Coeti, who left Medford for Colorado, and with whom he was traveling, was guilty of the act. it was the greatest wonder that he was not killed. Findley also charges Coeti with rifling his valise, after having borrowed $20 from him. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 21, 1898, page 3 John Schneider has reopened the Red Front Saloon, and is selling the best of beer for 5 cents a glass. He will also furnish the best of sandwiches to order. Give him a call when you are hungry or thirsty, as he will treat you well. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 28, 1898, page 3 R. Derr and wife, late of Ashland, have become residents of Medford. Bob is Court Hall's chief mixologist now. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 5, 1898, page 3 G. T. Hershberger is chief dispenser for the M. D. & R. Co.'s retail department since J. J. Brophy left for his homestead in Lost Creek precinct. He fills the place acceptably. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 12, 1898, page 3
John Schneider has been quite ill but is on deck at the Red Front again.
"Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 9, 1898, page 2 J. C. Hall has had the Turf Exchange Saloon renovated in fine style, and it has no superior in southern Oregon. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 13, 1898, page 3 J. J. Brophy has removed to his homestead claim in Lost Creek precinct and W. I. Taggart has succeeded him as dispenser of liquid refreshments at the retail establishment of M. D. & R. Co. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 27, 1898, page 3 The Medford brewery is doing an immense business these times. Since the warm weather came on the demand for both ice and beer has made it necessary to put on a night crew, and now the machinery in the building is kept running continually. Mr. Merz is a thorough hustler for business, and he is fast getting a sure foothold in Southern Oregon that will soon put entirely in the shade all possibility of any importation of the goods in which he deals. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, July 22, 1898, page 3 At the Red Front Exchange in Medford can be obtained ice-cold beer, and choice wines and liquors by the gallon, to say nothing of the toothsome sandwiches which are made to order. John Schneider, who is in charge of that resort, will spare no pains to please you when you call. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1898, page 3 C. B. Rostel has purchased the bar fixtures formerly used by S. P. Jones at Jacksonville, and will open a beer saloon in his building on Front Street. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 8, 1898, page 3 John Schneider of Medford, proprietor of the Red Front, has commenced an action in the circuit [court] against Thos. Collins of Klamath County for damages, alleging that he libeled him. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 26, 1898, page 3 W. A. Owen of Central Point is at the Turf Exchange during fair week. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 29, 1898, page 3 One day last week Marshal Johnson filed a complaint against John Schneider, the vendor of wet groceries, in Recorder Lawton's court on a charge of selling liquor to minors. The hearing of the case was postponed until Monday of the week, but before the trial of the case came on, the marshal withdrew the complaint on account of the town ordinance being defective. The case will probably come up in Justice Stewart's court. In this city, Sept. 22, 1898, there was quite a little wedding solemnized by Rev. F. Sack, in which C. B. Rostel and Mrs. Emeline R. Town were the contracting parties. Mr. Rostel has lately opened out a beer saloon on Front Street and is now a permanent fixture in our town. J. H. Bellinger is dispensing moist goods at Shorty's Hotel Nash thirst parlors this week--and he does it with an aptness that is a credit to the profession. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, September 30, 1898, page 7 The Red Front Saloon, two doors west of Hotel Nash, will soon be reopened. John Schneider, who has been conducting the Red Front for some time past, has removed to Sisson, Calif., where he will again engage in the saloon business. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 27, 1898, page 2 The Red Front Saloon will be reopened shortly by W. F. Taggart, the expert mixologist. He will soon make it a popular resort. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 31, 1898, page 3 The Red Front has been thoroughly renovated and fitted up with handsome bar fixtures, etc. W. F. Taggart, a popular mixologist, is in charge and building up a good business. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 24, 1898, page 3 J. C. Hall has sold his saloon business to W. T. Nelson, who arrived from Klamath County a short time since. Court has not yet decided what he will engage in. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 5, 1898, page 3 Wiley B. Allen's sample rooms are being visited by many every day. Mr. Allen spares no pains to please all who call, and is doing a good business. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 8, 1898, page 3 R. N. Warnock has fitted up his building on Front Street in fine style and will soon open a saloon there, which will be stocked with the best in the market. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 22, 1898, page 2 R. N. Warnock opened his saloon, on South Front Street, Wednesday evening. He has put in new bar fixtures throughout, and the entire interior presents a very inviting appearance to those who frequent thirst parlors. The fixtures were put up by Messrs. Weeks Bros., of Phoenix, and they are another evidence of these gentlemen's ability to execute good work. Even though modest in design and carving, it is nonetheless a good, substantial job. Jeff. Brophy, he who knows a heap about catering to the patrons of these establishments, is head dispenser in this recently opened place. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, December 23, 1898, page 7 Al Helms has recently purchased the Mint Saloon at Medford. "Oregon News Notes," Daily Capital Journal, Salem, March 20, 1899, page 3 L. Lytle has purchased an interest in W. F. Taggart's saloon at Medford and will dispense liquid refreshments there in the clever fashion which has made him popular. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 10, 1899, page 3 Geo. E. Neuber and T. J. Kenney have purchased of Chas. F. Wall of Honolulu the property in Medford on the corner of Seventh and Front streets, occupied by Nelson's saloon, Macaulay's tamale stand and Butler's watchmaker's shop. The consideration was $4200. A handsome brick building will be built on it in the course of time. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 27, 1899, page 3 For a long time--ever since Medford shed her baby dresses--the frame building standing on the corner of Seventh and D streets, and known as the Turf Exchange Saloon, has, because of its prominent position in the town been a structure which no citizen has pointed to with any very great degree of pride--but things are not now what they were and if we guess aright it will not be many months ere a two-story brick building, of modern architecture, will loom up from that corner. Mr. T. J. Kenney, of Jacksonville, this week purchased the property from C. F. Wall, paying therefor $4250. The purchase embraces a piece of land 50x100 feet in size, and the buildings thereon. That Mr. Kenney made this purchase with the intent of leaving it as it now is, is not probable. While it is not general street gossip yet it is whispered around that Geo. E. Neuber, of Jacksonville, is mixed up in the deal and that he will build a two-story brick building on the lot and will occupy the same with the "finest saloon south of Portland." However, we feel safe in predicting that the old buildings will be removed and a new one take their place. This deal was made through the York & Wortman real estate agency. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, April 28, 1899, page 7 Thos. Collins has succeeded W. T. Nelson in the proprietorship of the Turf Exchange, and has inaugurated a number of improvements. He keeps some of the best liquors and will take pains to please his customers. Give Tom a call when you are in Medford. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 8, 1899, page 3 All bar-rooms located at S.P. stations on the property of the company have been ordered closed on June 1st. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 11, 1899, page 3 Thos. Collins has purchased the Turf Exchange Saloon from W. T. Nelson. Mr. Collins is now in charge with John Hanley as able aid and all-'round expert dispenser of moist goods. We understand it is not the intention of Mr. Kenney, who recently purchased this building, to erect a new building this season. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, May 12, 1899, page 7 The Medford Distilling & Refining Company has closed its saloon, the one formerly conducted by W. F. Taggart, and the company is now fitting up the building preparatory to moving the distillery office and saloon thereto. Mr. Taggart has moved to the Sutton farm, near Phoenix, where he will reside in the future. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, May 19, 1899, page 7 The Turf Exchange Saloon, Thos. Collins, proprietor, is unquestionably the most popular resort in Medford. Here all kinds of drinks are served--plain and fancy. Medford Brewing Company's beer at five cents per glass. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, September 15, 1899, page 7 Anti-Saloon League Organized.
At a meeting of temperance people called for at the Christian
church Monday evening there was started an organized effort to grapple
with the saloon question in Ashland. Henry C. Galey was elected
chairman and D. H. Hawkins secretary of the meeting. The question "what
opportunities of a practical nature are now open to the people of
Ashland looking to the suppression of the saloons" was discussed. A
spirit of enthusiasm for the cause was manifested by all present, and
the necessary committees were appointed to draft a constitution and
by-laws for an "Anti-Saloon League." Over 30 signified a willingness to
become members, and on Tuesday evening's meeting it was swelled to 50.The special issue to be met will quite likely be the city election in December, and the concentrating of the anti-saloon forces upon the new method of voting on the license question, which allows only resident male real estate taxpayers to sign saloon license petitions and remonstrances and will make the saloon petitions all come up at one time for license applications. Valley Record, Ashland, November 2, 1899, page 3 Shooting Affray at Medford.
MEDFORD, Or., Feb. 12.--As the result of a saloon row, Budd Hamlin shot
and seriously wounded Ed Armstrong, a brickmason, at Collins' saloon at
9 p.m. last night. The men quarreled, and as Armstrong stepped outside
the doorway Hamlin met him and fired four shots at the former, three
taking effect in the calf of the leg, the groin and the back. The
attending physician says Armstrong may never recover. Hamlin was placed
under arrest, and his preliminary examination was set for tomorrow
before Justice Stewart.Morning Oregonian, February 13, 1900, page 4 REGULATING ASHLAND SALOONS
City ordinance No. 198. An ordinance regulating saloons.The Ordinance Concerning Removal of Painted Windows and Screen Doors, Closing at 11 O'Clock, etc. The people of the city of Ashland do ordain as follows: Section 1. No owner, keeper or attendant in any house or room where intoxicating liquor is kept for sale at retail shall maintain or allow to be kept, placed or maintained any screen, ground, painted or waved glass, or any glass except clear plate, nor any other device by which the plain view of the bar in such place shall be in any wise obstructed from the plain view of persons passing by on the sidewalks. Section 2. Every owner, keeper or attendant of any house or room where intoxicating liquors are kept for sale at retail shall close said house or room at 11 p.m. of each and every day of the week and not open or allow the same to be opened until 6 a.m. the following morning, and during the time such places are closed under this section no person shall be allowed in such premises except the proprietor or the usual employees at such place of business. Section 3. Every proprietor of any house or room where intoxicating liquor is kept for sale at retail shall keep a book in which he or his barkeeper or attendant shall register the name and residence of any and all persons who shall purchase any spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors by the bottle, pint, quart or in any other manner than by the glass or drink over the bar, and it shall be unlawful for any such keeper or attendant to sell or give away any spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors by the pint, quart, bottle or in any other manner than by the drink over the bar and drunk while in the room where bought, to any person who refuses to give his name and place of residence and if required, his age, for the purpose of such registration, which register shall be subject to the inspection of the mayor or any police officer of said city at any and all times. Section 4. Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction therefor shall be fined not to exceed fifty ($50) dollars or be imprisoned in the city prison not to exceed twenty (20) days. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its adoption and its approval by the mayor. Approved February 9, 1900. Valley Record, Ashland, February 15, 1900, page 1 A. D. Helms will this week let the contract for building a 25x60-foot brick saloon building on his lot, south of Hotel Nash. The building will be one story high and will probably be built by G. W. Priddy. Now if B. P. Theiss will get in and put up a brick on his lot and Capt. Nash builds his new hotel annex, South D Street will have nearly a block of solid brick buildings. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, March 2, 1900, page 7 ASHLAND'S LICENSE LAW.
Ashland's new council is reported to have passed an interesting license
ordinance. It provides, first, that the bar shall be in plain view of
every passerby. All saloons are required to be closed at 11 p.m. and
are not to be opened till 5 a.m. Every proprietor of a saloon, or any
place where liquor is sold, is required to keep a register, and anyone
buying liquor in any way except by the drink is required to register
his name and place of residence, and, if required, his age, and the
register shall be subjected to the inspection of the mayor or any
police officer of the city. The penalty for violation of this ordinance
is a fine not to exceed $50, no minimum penalty provided, or
imprisonment in the city prison not to exceed 20 days.Gold Hill News, March 10, 1900, page 4 Medford Saloon Burglarized.
MEDFORD, Or., May. 1.--A. M. Helm's saloon was entered by burglars last
night and money and stock amounting to about $50 taken. The burglar,
supposedly a tramp, forced his way in by a rear window late in the
night, after the night watchman went off duty.
Morning Oregonian, Portland, May 2, 1900, page 4 A Warning to Saloon Men.
To
Whom It May Concern:--Saloon keepers and others are warned and
entreated to not sell or furnish intoxicating liquors of any kind to my
husband, Dr. L. Wiggin. If they do, they will be prosecuted to the full
extent of the law. To anyone giving evidence leading to the arrest and
conviction of any person or persons so selling or furnishing to L.
Wiggin any intoxicating liquors, a reward of $25 will be paid.
MRS.
L. WIGGIN.
Medford Mail, May
4, 1900, page 2
Last Monday night, shortly after midnight, the saloon of A. M. Helms [on] South D Street was broken into, and a quantity of bottled goods taken. The cash register was also rifled, but fortunately it contained but a few dollars, mostly in small change. The robber, who is thought to have been a hobo, forced an entrance through a rear window and proceeded to acquire the necessary elements for several future jags without being disturbed, then made his escape without leaving a trace of his identity. Mr. Helms states that his loss in money and goods will amount to about $40. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, May 4, 1900, page 7 SALOONS AND POPULATION.
Medford Fruit World, Jan. 19.]A Medford Paper Predicts a Great Growth in Ashland's Population on Account of Temperance. In the last issue of the World attention was called to the difference in the growth and prosperity of the towns in California where prohibition was in operation and those where saloons exist. For instance, in Riverside the growth in ten years was 70 percent; in Pasadena, 86¾ percent; Redlands, 152 percent; and in Berkeley, 156½ percent. Of the saloon cities and towns, outside of San Francisco, Sacramento made the greatest gain, and that amounted to only 10 percent. San Francisco only gained 14½ percent in ten years. Notwithstanding these figures, however, there are plenty of people who actually believe that the prosperity of a town depends upon the existence of the saloons. With such people actual facts cut no figure. But never mind now, just stand off and watch Ashland grow. If she doesn't beat Medford in the next decade then we miss our guess. It is simply an oft-exploded humbug that saloons ever did or ever will add to the prosperity of a town. Valley
Record, Ashland, January 24, 1901, page 2
A young man by the name of Kinney "got gay" Tuesday and undertook to dictate the management of one of the saloons in this city. A blow from a beer keg mallet on his left temple sufficed to convince him that he wasn't the "whole show," his own opinion to the contrary notwithstanding. The sum total of the result of his undue presumption was quite an ugly gash on the temple which required the aid of a surgeon to properly dress. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, March 1, 1901, page 7 Petition of C. B. Rostel for a license to sell malt liquors in the city of Medford for a term of six months, accompanied by a bond with B. P. Theiss, John Arnold and himself as sureties, was granted. Petition of B. P. Theiss for a license to sell spirituous, malt and vinous liquors for a period of one year, in the city of Medford, accompanied by a bond with W. H. Simmons and J. B. Ehwegen as sureties, was granted. "City Council Proceedings," Medford Mail, March 8, 1901, page 2 W. E. Macauley has discontinued the tamale business owing to his inability to secure a stand suitable for the purpose. It was his intention to move his stand from alongside of the Postal Telegraph office to the vacant lot adjoining W. J. King's saloon, on North D Street, but the city council enjoined him from so doing. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, April 12, 1901, page 7 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." "City Happenings," Medford Mail, April 19, 1901, page 7 When you have drunk bad water, or if you have eaten something that is heavy, or if you cannot eat, get one gallon of the real old grain distilled whiskey for your home use, at $2.25 per gallon and up--at the distillery office--opposite new depot. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, April 26, 1901, page 7 Otto Young, who has been in the employ of B. P. Theiss for a number of years, left this week for Seattle, Wash., whither he went in quest of employment or to engage in business. Bert Hooker has taken the position vacated by Otto as dispenser of liquid refreshments. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, May 10, 1901, page 6 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. Medford Enquirer, May 11, 1901, page 5 Young & Hall keep one of the best assortments of wine, liquors, cigars, etc., in Southern Oregon, and their saloon is first class in every respect. They have lately added to their stock five barrels of straight Old Hermitage whiskey, "93 goods," which they are putting over the bar as a straight 10-cent drink. They also handle the following brands of liquors and cigars: Whiskeys--Canadian Club, Cyrus Noble, Yellow Stone, Clark's Pure Rye, Portland Club, Old Castle etc. Cigars-- El Principe de Gales, Sanchez and Hays, La Flor Stanford, La Verdad, General Arthur, etc. For medicinal purposes their goods are unequaled. "Our saloon is the headquarters for mining men, where you are always sure of courteous treatment."--Young & Hall. "Personal and Local," Gold Hill News, May 25, 1901, page 5 Jas. Eaton has resigned his position as wine clerk at the Nash Hotel bar and has been succeeded by Chas. Gay, an experienced mixologist, until recently engaged in a similar capacity for a Portland home club. Mr. Eaton expects to leave Medford soon, and will probably go to Mankato, Minnesota. "Additional Local," Medford Mail, June 14, 1901, page 6 A. M. Helms was granted a liquor license , and his bond, with I. L. Hamilton and A. Slover as sureties, was approved. I. L. Hamilton was granted a liquor license, and his bond, with C. W. Palm and E. Worman as sureties, was approved. "Meeting of City Council," Medford Mail, July 5, 1901, page 2 "B. I. Stoner, of Medford, a mixologist of much experience, is now employed by Hall & Young, of this city."--Gold Hill News. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, July 5, 1901, page 7 The Monarch Saloon at Medford, under the management of H. H. Wolters, is proving a popular resort. The best of everything in that line is kept there. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1890, page 2 W. J. King, proprietor of the Turf Exchange saloon, has received, direct from the distillery in North Carolina, a good supply of pure white corn whiskey. Samplers of this beverage pronounced it superior to any other whiskey on the coast market. It is especially desired in preference to other brands for medical purposes. A crowd of Ashland boys, the oldest said to be not over seventeen, was in Medford Monday evening and upon leaving town at a late hour all were beastly intoxicated. Where they secured their drink has not yet been learned, but Chief of Police Johnson is camping on a couple of trails, and if he secures positive evidence arrests will follow. It is known that some of our saloon men refused to sell them drinks--but there is evidence conclusive that they secured liquor someplace in the city. Medford is just as keen for Ashland money as from any other place, but the majority of our townspeople don't want to take it from boys in payment for whiskey. Saloon men, as a rule, make complaint that they are not permitted to pursue the even tenor of their way undisturbed--which may be true to a certain extent, but it is such open and flagrant violations of law and common decency which keeps up the trouble for them. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, August 30, 1901, page 7 E. W. Carver has taken a position as wine clerk at the Hotel Nash bar. W. F. Taggart has taken a similar position with the Medford Distilling and Refining Company, and Chas. Hay is performing like duties in W. J. King's Turf Exchange. "Additional Local," Medford Mail, October 25, 1901, page 6 Nevertheless, the place has four saloons and one recognized social-evil house. In six weeks we have seen one drunkard only and he was so sensible as to say to a hint: "I know I'm drunk and I'm going to get towards home as fast as I can." Reese P. Kendall, "Oregon," Beloit Weekly Times, Beloit, Kansas, October 3, 1901, page 8 Ashland had a city election on Tuesday, the issue being the same as it was last year, to wit: Whether saloons should or should not be licensed. The litigation resulting from the success last year of the anti-saloon party and the consequent refusal of the city council to grant license to saloons was finally disposed of a few weeks ago by the decision of the supreme court, upholding the action of the lower courts in finding for the city in the contention. Tuesday's election resulted in electing two prohibition and two license councilmen, together with a license mayor. The two councilmen which hold over are prohibitionists--hence the town will be "dry" for another year. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, December 20, 1901, page 7 W. J. King, proprietor of the Turf Exchange Saloon, left Thursday night for Portland. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, February 28, 1902, page 6 H. B. Myers, the jeweler, indulged too freely in the use of stimulants--the kind that makes hilarious--on Wednesday afternoon of this week and became decidedly reckless with firearms. He was arrested by Deputy Chief of Police Fredenburg and placed in the city bastille, where he remained until the following morning when he was brought before Recorder York, where he pled guilty and was fined $10 upon a charge of disorderly conduct and $15 for carrying concealed weapons, and to this was added $1.50 costs, amounting in all to $26.50. The shooting took place in the rear room of Helms' saloon. Several shots were fired, aimed apparently at no particular object, but as two of the bullets passed through a window, thence through a toilet room at the rear and into the alley, there might have serious injury resulted had there happened to have been anyone within range. "Additional Local," Medford Mail, March 7, 1902, page 6 Reckless Shooting.
Wednesday afternoon, H. B. Myers, the jeweler, while under the
influence of liquor, went to the hardware store of Beek & Son
and
secured a .38 caliber Colts revolver and some cartridges, telling the
salesman, John Norris, he would try the weapon and if found as
represented he would purchase it. Mr. Norris at the time had no idea he
was under the influence of liquor and of course readily complied. It
seems he went directly from there to the saloon of A. H. Helms on
[South] Front Street, where he had a drink with some of the hangers on,
of course standing treat. Among those in the place at the time were
several "tinhorns" who soon proposed a game and got him into the back
room for that purpose. The bartender would not let them have cards or
chips to play, and Myers, it is said, gave a boy $2.00 to go out and
get a deck of cards. While the boy was out after the cards Myers pulled
out the gun, calling the attention of those present to its qualities
and by way of emphasizing them started into shooting through the back
door. Four shots were fired, two of them through the frame of the door
and two through the glass. Two shots passed entirely through the water
closet and crossed the alley in the rear of the saloon, leaving their
imprint on the woodshed back of the book store.
As soon as the shots were heard, Mr. Helms hurried to the saloon and rushed to the back room where he found them putting up a target on the wall to shoot at, which piece of business he immediately put a stop to. Soon after Myers left the saloon and repaired to the Turf Exchange, where he again created a disturbance and flourished his gun. Here, or in the immediate vicinity, he remained until supper time, although during that time he was disarmed by Chief of Police Amann. During the chief of police's absence at supper J. W. Fredenburg, his deputy, was left to watch for his appearance on the street and just before he returned from his supper Myers came out of the saloon and was immediately arrested by policeman Fredenburg and taken to the city jail, Chief of Police Amann arriving in time to assist in locking him up. Here he remained until 9 o'clock Thursday morning, when he was taken before Recorder York and given the nominal fine of $26.50, which he paid, and was discharged. As this is the second time in the past year he has been up before the city recorder for being drunk, disorderly and making a spectacular gun play, the recorder is open to just censure for not giving him the full fine the offense justifies, as well as in not making him give bonds to keep the peace. If the lives of the citizens of the community are to be put in jeopardy by every drunken man for the paltry sum of $26.50, we will no doubt have a veritable reign of terror in Medford, for it is well known the town is overrun with a worthless lot of "tinhorn" gamblers and depraved wretches, who live off the earnings of fallen women. And in speaking of this class, let us say they should be run out of town. There is no use for them in a decent community. They are an eyesore and a blot upon the city's fair name as well as tending to deprave many promising young men. It is said Myers was not alone in the shooting, that another did part of it, while it was also intimated he was "doped." But be that as it may it is a shame and a disgrace that it is possible for these things to occur. We are sorry to be compelled to speak so plainly of these matters. But when we see innocent boys and girls thrown into companionship daily with this "sporting fraternity" we think it is high time the community was aroused to the danger. Before long we shall prepare a list for publication of the sporting fraternity of Medford who are recognized in this county as "tinhorns," so the ignorant and innocent may profit thereby. Medford Enquirer, March 8, 1902, page 4 Jeweler with a Gun.
H.
B. Meyers, a jeweler of Medford, became hilarious in Helms' saloon in
that city Wednesday afternoon and began shooting at random with a
revolver. Several shots were fired before he was suppressed by the
police. He pled guilty in the city court and paid fines to the amount
of $26.50.
Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, March 13, 1902, page 3 J. M. Kiernan has engaged his services to W. J. King, proprietor of the Turf Exchange saloon. Mr. Kiernan has had considerably experience in the hotel and bar business, and being a very clever gentleman he will doubtless prove himself efficient in the capacity of wine clerk. "Additional Local," Medford Mail, May 2, 1902, page 6 J. M. Kiernan officiates at the Turf Exchange, vice Chas. Hale, who will soon go into business on his own account. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 8, 1902, page 7 C. V. Hale opened his saloon in the Rostel building on Tuesday of this week. The interior of the building has been repapered and painted--the work of Geo. Anderson--and the place as a whole presents a very pretty appearance. New bar fixtures have been put up and the whole interior practically made over. Mr. Hale is a very clever gentleman, and his friends are predicting that he will get his full share of the business in that line. Orin Murphy is his wine clerk. "Additional Local," Medford Mail, May 16, 1902, page 6 Wm. Ennis, of Siskiyou County, Cal., who was engaged in the saloon business in Medford, passed through the valley a few days ago, en route to Portland, to enter a hospital. He had his hand crippled a short time since. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 12, 1902, page 5 W. J. King was granted a liquor license, and his bonds, with C. W. Palm and I. L. Hamilton as sureties, were approved. "Meeting of City Council," Medford Mail, June 13, 1902, page 2 I. L. Hamilton was granted a saloon license. His sureties are C. W. Palm and A. M. Helms. A. M. Helms was granted a saloon license. His sureties are I. L. Hamilton and W. J. King. "Meeting of City Council," Medford Mail, July 4, 1902, page 3 J. Court Hall, of Gold Hill, has rented the saloon room which is to be put up on the corner of Seventh and D streets by Palm & Bodge. Mr. Hall aims to have the best-appointed saloon in Oregon south of Portland. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, July 4, 1902, page 6 A SERIOUS AFFRAY
A young man who has been doing business in Medford for some time, and
is peaceable enough when sober, while under the influence of liquor
assaulted the proprietor of one of the saloons of this city with a
piece of iron and a knife. The latter took the rod from him, however,
and used it with effect upon his assailant's head. As it happened,
neither party was hurt very much, but both had a narrow escape from
serious injury.Almost Occurred in Medford Monday Evening. It was intended at first to hush the matter, but later a warrant for the arrest of the aggressor was sworn out and placed in the hands of Constable Johnson. He had departed for other scenes, however, and is still at large. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 10, 1902, page 4 Palm & Bodge will commence the construction of their proposed brick block during the present month. We are informed that Court Hall has rented the lower corner room and will fit [it] up handsomely for a saloon. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 10, 1902, page 5 HELMS-MYERS ROW.
Medford
Enquirer, July
8: Last evening H. B. Myers, the jeweler who has figured in several
sensational scrapes during the past year, went on a drunk, visiting the
saloon of A. M. Helms on Front Street; he engaged in a quarrel with the
proprietor but finally was ejected therefrom. This proceeding making
him very angry, he repaired to his shop and armed himself with two iron
bars about 14 inches long--used for making and measuring rings--which
weigh about two or two and a half pounds a half pounds apiece,
and
again returned to the saloon with a thirst for vengeance upon its
proprietor. After abusing Helms he assaulted him with one of the bars
and in the melee following Helms took the bar away from him and knocked
him down with it by a lick upon the back of the head. Myers was then
again put out of the saloon; after being out a short time he returned
the third time and again assaulted Helms behind the bar with the second
iron rod and a pocket knife. Here they fought for some time like tigers
before parties could get hold and part them, and when parted they were
both covered with blood. Luckily Helms escaped with a few slight cuts
and bruises, while Myers was taken home supposed to be seriously
injured, but this morning was able to come downtown with nothing much
worse than a swollen face to show for the fight. So far there have been
no arrests made and people are wondering if Myers, like Tracy, has
terrorized the community. After the first round the deputy marshal was
called but as usual did nothing, as there was nobody present to force
him to do his duty. A warrant has been sworn out this afternoon for
Myers' arrest but he has left town, and his whereabouts are as present
unknown.An Ugly Affair at Medford. Valley Record, Ashland, July 10, 1902, page 5 Harry Meyers, the jeweler, got himself mixed up with more trouble on Monday of this week. He imbibed too freely of the liquids which intoxicate, and after he had reached a hilarious condition he became quarrelsome and made his way to A. M. Helms' saloon, where he soon engaged himself in a quarrel with the proprietor. The story as told a Mail representative is that after this little skirmish Meyers went to his jewelry store and procured two ring anvils, tapering pieces of iron about fourteen inches long and weighing about two and one-half pounds each. With these in his pocket he returned to the Helms saloon where he approached Mr. Helms from behind and dealt him a blow on the head with one of the irons. Helms then struck Meyers and took the iron from him and with it struck him (Meyers) on the head, which stunned him and the row was off for a brief period, but Meyers rallied again and made an assault with the other iron. Later Meyers drew a jackknife and with it cut Helms' left hand and also cut several slits in his clothing. The bystanders here interfered, and the trouble was ended. A police call was sounded, but no policemen were within hailing distance. Meyers was taken away by his friends and has not been seen since. The next forenoon a warrant was sworn out before Justice Purdin and placed in the hands of Constable Johnson, but was yet it has not been served because of the fact that Meyers has not been located. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, July 11, 1902, page 7 J. Court Hall and C. F. Young, of Gold Hill, have leased the corner room of the first floor of the Palm-Bodge Block, now being built, and will open up in it one of the finest saloons in Southern Oregon. Messrs. Hall & Young were in Medford Tuesday taking measurements from the plans of their room so as to order their fixtures of the right length, and that evening they left for San Francisco to make their purchases. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, July 25, 1902, page 7 The extremely warm weather and the non-arrival of a carload of malt beverage almost caused a beer famine in Medford one day this week. Col. Ehwegen was equal to the emergency, however, and the suffering public was relieved before any dire results. "Brief Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 31, 1902, page 7 The old Turf Exchange Saloon has been razed to the ground and hauled away in sections. Contractor Schermerhorn bought the building, paying $35 for it, and has taken it down with such care as to save nearly all the lumber. The structure was one of the very first buildings erected in Medford, and has always been used for the purpose for which it was put up--that of a saloon. This old landmark has been an eyesore to Medford people for years because of its dilapidated condition and general unsightliness, but not until Messrs. Palm & Bodge secured possession of the lot was there a ghost of a show for any new building. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, August 8, 1902, page 7 Wm. F. Taggart and his wife left Tuesday for an outing on upper Rogue River. Bert Hooker is filling his place at the Distillery Saloon. "Medford
Squibs," Democratic
Times, Jacksonville, September 11, 1902, page 1
The bar fixtures and partitions for the saloon which J. Court Hall will conduct in the corner room of the Palm-Bodge building arrived this week. They are of polished walnut and up-to-date in style and finish. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, September 19, 1902, page 7 Notice of Request for Liquor
License.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will make application to
the city council, at its next regular meeting, November 4, 1902, for a
license to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in the city of
Medford. Place of business will be on the corner of Seventh and North D
streets, Medford, Jackson County, Oregon.YOUNG
& HALL.
Notice of Request for Liquor
License.
Notice is
hereby given that the
undersigned will make application to the city council, at its next
regular meeting, November 4, 1902, for a license to sell spirituous,
vinous and malt liquors in the city of Medford. Place of business will
be the Rostel building on South D Street, Medford, Jackson County,
Oregon.CHAS.
HALE.
B. I. Stoner came in from Pendleton last week. He has been engaged in dispensing malt and spirituous beverages in that place for several months past, and comes to Medford to accept a like position with J. Court Hall, when that gentleman shall have fitted up his place of business in the Palm-Bodge new brick. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, October 10, 1902, page 6 J. C. Hall and his family are again residents of Medford. He is making preparations for the opening of a handsome saloon in Palm & Bodge's brick block. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 16, 1902, page 2 Bond of M.D.&R. Co., for selling liquors, approved and license ordered issued. "City Council Proceedings," Medford Mail, October 17, 1902, page 6 Notice of Request for Liquor
License.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will make application to
the city council, at its next regular meeting, November 4, 1902, for a
license to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in the city of
Medford. Place of business will be on the corner of Seventh and North D
streets, Medford, Jackson County, Oregon.
YOUNG
& HALL.
Medford
Mail, October 17, 1902, page 2Notice of Request for Liquor
License.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will make application to
the city council, at its next regular meeting, November 4, 1902, for a
license to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in the city of
Medford. Place of business will be the Rostel building on South D
Street, Medford, Jackson County, Oregon.
CHAS.
HALE.
Medford
Mail, October 17, 1902, page 2R. Rouse left for San Francisco Thursday night, on a visit. In the meantime his place at Helms' saloon is being filled by Thos. M. Reed. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 23, 1902, page 3 Ordinance was passed compelling saloons to close between the hours of 1 and 5 a.m. "City Council Proceedings," Medford Mail, November 7, 1902, page 2 Medford's council has passed an ordinance requiring saloons to close between the hours of 1 and 5 o'clock a.m. "Brief Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 12, 1902, page 2 SALOON LIFE AT MEDFORD
A Glimpse at it Brought to Light in City Council Meeting and Petition for License.
Medford and its city council are not prohibitionists, and there is no
Anti-Saloon League. In fact, Medford has been considered quite an "open
town." The following is a report from the proceedings of the council on
Tuesday of last week as taken from the Medford Success:
The petition of Chas. Hale for a renewal of his liquor license precipitated a lively scene in the council proceedings. Mr. Hale was present and Councilman Ulrich called him before the council and proceeded to sharply question him as to certain complaints that had been made against him in permitting gambling to be carried on in his saloon, and of keeping a disorderly house and of using profane language in addressing the Chief of Police and in speaking of him. To the charge of gambling, Councilman Ulrich stated that on a certain evening he had visited all the saloons in the city and in Mr. Hale's saloon was the only place where he saw gambling for money carried on. To this Mr. Hale replied that on that evening he was very busy and that he did not notice that there was gambling for money being carried on until his attention was called to it by Mr. Ulrich, and then he immediately had the game discontinued, as he never allowed card playing for money in the house and always stopped it when he saw it being done, but that it was next to impossible for him to keep his eye on all the men, especially when there are 30 or 40 persons in the room and he busy at the bar. He allowed playing for drinks and cigars, but for nothing else. In reply to the charge that his was the only place in which gambling was seen by Mr. Ulrich, Mr. Hale said that he had no back rooms for gamblers to hide in, as might be found in some of the other saloons of the city, and had Mr. Ulrich looked in the right place he could have found gambling going on. As to the charge of keeping a disorderly house he was sure he did not keep one though he admitted at times there was considerable noise in his saloon, as it was impossible to keep a large number of men from shouting and singing loudly at times. Replying to the charge that he had cursed the Chief of Police either to his face or his back, he denied that. This alleged trouble with the Chief of Police grew out of Chief Howard finding a farmer's team tied on the streets after midnight, and learning that the owner was in Hale's saloon, he went in there to order the owner to take his team to a stable. Councilman Ulrich called Chief Howard to the stand to give his version of this affair. The Chief told of going into Hale's saloon at this time and of ordering the farmer to care for his team, and that he saw Hale put his hand into his pocket and heard him make some remarks, but with so many talking in the saloon he did not catch his words, though the next day he was told that Hale was boasting that night that he would pay the farmer's fine if he was pulled. Chief Howard stated that he had never found any special disorder in Hale's saloon, though one evening he heard considerable noise, and going in found that there was no serious disturbance going on. At the time Hale was civil to him, but when he had gone out to the sidewalk, Hale came out and told him that he (Hale) could keep order inside if the Chief would attend to the outside. Geo. Hull was called up to tell what he knew as to Mr. Hale swearing at Chief Howard at the time the Chief ordered the farmer to care for his team. Mr. Hull stated that he was in Hale's saloon at the time of the Chief's visit, but was not sure that he heard Mr. Hale curse the Chief, for Mr. Hale swore so much and so frequently that he never paid any attention to his language. This closed the Hale incident and Councilman Willeke moved to grant Hale his license, stating that he did not consider Hale any worse than the other saloon men. The motion carried, all voting aye, except Ulrich. In announcing the vote, Mayor Crowell called attention to the penalty attached to his bond, and that he must expect that it would be enforced should he violate it. Valley Record, Ashland, November 13, 1902, page 1 Palm & Bodge's big and handsome brick block is nearing completion. Young & Hall, who have leased the corner rooms, will open their saloon inside of two weeks. It will be called The Medford, and will be second to no resort of the kind in the state. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 19, 1902, page 1 Mayor Grant, of Ashland, has appointed A. L. Kitchen, president of the Ashland Anti-Saloon League, a special officer to enforce the city ordinances against the selling of liquor, and gambling. It is a notorious fact that the granite city's prohibition laws do not prohibit, and strong effort will now be made to enforce them. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, November 21, 1902, page 7 About Christmas time will see the completion of the finest brick block in Medford, and one which would be a credit to many towns of larger size. Everybody, of course, knows that the Palm-Bodge building is meant. After many vexatious delays the finishing touches are now being put on. The rooms of the lower floor are all plastered and the glass fronts and doors are being put in. Upstairs some plastering remains to be done yet, but that part of the work will soon be finished. Seventh and D Street corner, to be occupied by Young & Hall, is done and J. Court is now busily engaged in getting his bar fixtures, etc., in shape for the opening, which will occur in a few days. When finished it will be one of the handsomest saloons in the state outside of the large cities. Seventh and D Street corner, to be occupied by Young & Hall, is done and J. Court is now busily engaged in getting his bar fixtures, etc., in shape for the opening, which will occur in a few days. When finished it will be one of the handsomest saloons in the state outside of the large cities. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, November 28, 1902, page 7 Young & Hall's new saloon, "The Medford," in the Palm-Bodge building, will be opened to the public on Saturday, December 6th. This is one of the finest saloons in the state and is worthy of inspection. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, December 5, 1902, page 7 Chas. F. Young of Gold Hill, who is interested in The Medford with J. C. Hall, has been in town recently. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 10, 1902, page 4 "The Medford" Opening.
The
first business place to open its doors to the public in the new
Palm-Bodge block was "The Medford," Young & Hall, proprietors.
This
saloon is undoubtedly one of the finest fitted up of any business place
of the kind in the state south of Portland, and there are few in that
city which excel it. The bar is of solid mahogany, eighteen feet long,
and the back bar contains three large plate glass mirrors, the center
one being 8½x5 feet and the two end ones 3x4 feet in size.
The
partition between the barroom and the cardroom in the rear is also of
mahogany and strictly up-to-date in style and finish. The walls are
papered with heavy paper of artistic design and color, and several
handsome pictures help out the general effect. The rooms are lighted
with electricity throughout. In the center back bar is a handsome
chandelier and a corresponding one in the center of the room. At each
end of the back bar are frosted globes, giving a soft, mellow light,
and other lights placed at convenient intervals. The windows are
screened with heavy portieres of a rich style. The floor of the barroom
is of tile, inlaid in a handsome pattern, while the cardroom floor is
covered with linoleum.
On Saturday the house was thrown open for business, and, during the day and night, an appetizing luncheon was served the many patrons who came in to assist Young & Hall in their housewarming. Young & Hall have been at great expense to fit up this place to make it second to none between Portland and San Francisco, and to give Medford a first-class saloon in every sense of the word. They will handle nothing but staple goods and have taken great pains in selecting, so as to have nothing but the very best to serve their patrons. Their stock of glassware is the handsomest and most up-to-date selection in Southern Oregon, and all the latest devices for serving liquors are at hand. Their beer is kept in a cellar built especially for that purpose, and the newest things in drawing and keeping it are employed. The attendants will be in keeping with the place; none but the very best men in the business will be employed. B. I. Stoner will officiate as chief day mixologist, and J. Court Hall will attend to the night shift. Mr. Hall will look after the Medford business, while his partner takes care of the Gold Hill end of the line. Medford Mail, December 12, 1902, page 2 Hall & Young's Opening.
Saturday last Hall & Young opened to the public their elegant
new
resort, "The Medford," in the Palm-Bodge block. A view of the interior
proves it to be one of the finest places of its kind this side of
Portland, or anywhere else outside the large cities. The bar and wood
fixtures are of the finest mahogany, and the bar is made with three
fine plate glass mirrors. The partitions between the bar proper and the
card room is also of Spanish cedar and mahogany. The floor is laid with
colored tiles, while the walls and ceiling are papered in an artistic
manner lending color and brilliancy which blends in a harmonious manner
with the rest of the furnishings of the place. Messrs. Hall &
Young
have been at an expense of some $3000 in fitting up this room and
intend to give Medford a first-class saloon. They will handle nothing
but sample goods and will do their very best to serve their patrons
with the best goods to be had in the market. One of the finest things
they have in view is their elegant display of cut glass which is
beautifully displayed upon their bar. They also have a fine cellar
where they store their beer and other liquors and keep it at an even
temperature and away from the light, insuring its quality at all times.
B. I. Stoner, who is well known to everybody, is the mixologist who
will dispense liquid refreshments during the day time, while Mr. Hall
will look after the night shift. Mr. Young will continue to reside at
Gold Hill and look after their business at that place.
Medford Enquirer, December 13, 1902, page 5 Charles V. Hale, who resided with his family in East Medford, died last Thursday, and was buried Saturday. Mr. Hale was a native of Greene County, Tenn., and was 43 years of age. He left a widow and two children to miss a husband's tender care and a father's pleasant company. The immediate cause of death was appendicitis. Last fall Mr. Hale engaged in the saloon business for himself on D Street, and had made many friends. B. P. Theiss and J. Court Hall have been appointed appraisers of the property of the late Chas. V. Hale, who operated a saloon on D Street. James Mays, a half brother of Mr. Hale, has been appointed administrator and has charge of the property pending the report of the appraisers. Colvig & Cannon are the attorneys for the estate. "Additional Local," Medford Mail, December 19, 1902, page 6 Notice of Request for Liquor
License.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will make application to
the city council, at its next regular meeting, January 6, 1903, for a
license to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in the city of
Medford. Place of business will be in Nash Hotel, corner of Seventh and
South D
streets, Medford, Jackson County, Oregon.
C.
C. RAGSDALE.
Medford
Mail, December 26, 1902, page 2SHOOTING AT MEDFORD
Saloon Row at Medford Sunday Night.
There was a
shooting scrape in the bar room of the Hotel Nash, at Medford, Sunday
the principals being Walter Wyland, a young man with a recent rather
unsavory record, who was intoxicated and defiant, and Chas. Gay, the
barkeeper. Four shots were fired by Wyland but all missed their mark,
two of them lodging in a door casing and another crashing through the
mirror behind the bar. Wyland immediately disappeared and it is claimed
by some that he was wounded by a bullet from the barkeeper's pistol,
but nothing definite has been learned of the truth of this report.
There have as yet been no arrests made.--Tidings.
Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, October 15, 1903, page 1 Sheriff Hits Five Times.
Medford,
Or., Oct. 15.--Word was received by telephone late Wednesday evening
that Walter Wyland was shot five times by Sheriff Rader and E. E.
Carver, while resisting arrest at Wyland's uncle's ranch, situated on
Antelope Creek, 15 miles east of Medford. None of the wounds are
thought to be serious.
Wyland, while under the influence of liquor, last Sunday evening, drew his pistol on a son of Justice of the Peace Purdin for some fancied grievance, and finally brought up at the Hotel Nash bar with the intention of doing [harm to] Charles Gay, the night barkeeper. They exchanged a few words, and both drew pistols and began shooting. Gay fired but one shot, which took effect near the thigh, making a slight flesh wound, while Wyland fired five shots, none taking effect. Wyland then left town, a warrant was sworn out for his arrest, and Sheriff Rader has been on the lookout for him. He was taken to Jacksonville tonight, and will be brought here for preliminary examination tomorrow. Wyland generally is considered a desperate character. The Daily Journal, Salem, October 15, 1903, page 5 Notice of Request for Liquor
License.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will make application to
the city council, at its next regular meeting on Tuesday, December 1,
1903, for a
license to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in the city of
Medford. Place of business, Palm-Bodge building, corner 7th and D
streets, Medford, Jackson County, Oregon.YOUNG
& HALL.
Medford
Mail, November 20, 1903, page 8The city election was held today, and the outcome was a decided victory for the Citizens' ticket. . . . The Citizens' ticket was for an open town, and the People's ticket was to close the saloons on Sunday. . . . The majority for the Citizens' ticket was about 75. A large amount of work was done on both sides, circulars were freely distributed and more or less excitement was manifested during the day. "Medford Is an Open Town," Morning Oregonian, Portland, January 13, 1904, page 6 A. M. Helms has sold his saloon business in Medford to D. T. Irwin, late of Ashland, who has had considerable experience in that line. Al. will engage in stock raising and farming. "Brief Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 27, 1904, page 1 Medford Saloon Robbed.
MEDFORD,
Or., June 24.--(Special.)--Chief of Police Angle, at 1 o'clock this
morning, arrested Jesse Madison and George Erwin, emerging from the
saloon of Selsby & Co. The burglars had effected an entrance
through a window in the back of the saloon and pried off the backs of
two slot machines, taking about $50. When they discovered they were
detected they threw the money under the sidewalk and attempted to
escape by climbing over the building. The officer covered them with
guns and compelled them to come back.
Morning Oregonian, Portland, June 24, 1904, page 14
Friday evening the usually quiet town of Jacksonville was in an uproar,
caused by the escape of four of the six prisoners confined in the
county
jail. Three of those who attempted to escape were the fellows who made
so much trouble for the officers when they were arrested near Ashland,
in June last. The other was Madison, who was awaiting trial for robbing
Selsby & Magill's saloon in Medford.
"Jail Break at Jacksonville," Medford Mail, August 19, 1904, page 1 Anti-Saloon Workers Organize.
At a meeting of anti-saloon workers held at Ashland Monday, Rev. H. C.
Brown was elected chairman and Rev. F. W. Carstens secretary. The
executives committee offered the following recommendation, which was
adopted:That this committee organize a permanent committee to be known as "The Jackson County Anti-Saloon Committee," that it shall have as a nucleus an executive committee of fifteen members at large, and that these shall be empowered to select and appoint from one to three members from each precinct in the county, the first one named to be chairman, etc. The chair then appointed the following committee on nominations for the central committee: Rev. R. C. Blackwell, of Medford; J. Merley, of Central Point, and Mr. Judy, of Butte Creek. Medford Mail, November 18, 1904, page 1 Medford Is Half and Half.
MEDFORD, Or., Dec. 2.--J. C. Hall, a saloon man of this city, whose
place of business is in the "wet" precinct, is applying for license to
sell liquor for one year, and the Prohibitionists are working
with a
remonstrance trying to prohibit his obtaining it. When the
Prohibitionists, who lost out in North Medford, and the saloon men, who
lost out in South Medford, both went before County Judge Dunn,
trying
to have the recent election contested, the Judge decided that according
to the statutes of Oregon he could make no decision, therefore would
take no action. The election thus stands as the returns show, leaving
one-half of the city "wet" and the other half "dry."Morning Oregonian, Portland, December 3, 1904, page 4 Medford Saloon Men Win.
MEDFORD,
Or., Dec. 7.--(Special.)--At the Medford City Council meeting last
night Young & Hall, proprietors of the Medford saloon, won a
decisive victory over the prohibition forces of this district, the
occasion being a hearing on their application for a renewal of their
license. It was a significant fact that their petition contained 327
names as against 134 names on the remonstrance, the majority of the
business men and larger property owners of the community appearing on
the petition for the license.
Although the prohibitionist leaders attended and addressed the meeting, the sentiment of the Council was clearly in favor of granting the license, and this was done by unanimous vote. Morning Oregonian, Portland, December 8, 1904, page 6 Licenses in "Dry" Medford
District.
MEDFORD,
Or., Jan. 4.--(Special.)--The city council last night granted license
to sell liquor for six months to Selby & Magill and the Nash
Hotel
Company. Both these saloons are located in the precinct that went "dry"
last election, and the licenses were granted under a tacit agreement
that the city would not be liable for damages in case the licenses were
revoked under the local option law and that the petitioners would
accept city warrants at par if their money must be refunded.
Morning Oregonian, Portland, January 5, 1905, page 5 MEDFORD SALOONS TEST LAW.
MEDFORD, Or., Jan.
23.--(Special.)--The proprietors of the four saloons in South Medford
precinct, which went "dry" in November, were arraigned before Justice
Stewart today, charged with illegally selling liquor under the local
option law. A jury trial was demanded, and the panel having been
exhausted after four jurors had been secured, the case was postponed
until tomorrow at 9 o'clock.Four Liquor Sellers in Dry District Demand Jury Trial. The defense will be made upon the illegality of the election and law points as regarding the right of incorporated cities to control matters within their own limits. Two of the defendants, Silsby & Magill and the Nash Hotel, were granted licenses at the last meeting of the City Council, after having assured the board that no action for damages would be instituted in case the license should be revoked under the state law. Morning Oregonian, Portland, January 24, 1905, page 7 Medford Bartender Is Acquitted.
MEDFORD, Or., Jan.
24.--(Special.)--In the Justice Court of Medford, E. B. Carver was
tried today and found not guilty for selling liquor illegally. This was
the first case coming up on account of the arrests made
Saturday.
Trial by jury was had. In connection with this case there are three
others.At the November election one precinct in Medford went "dry," the other showed a "wet" majority. Four saloons were located in the dry precinct. Saturday complaints were filed against these places, and Monday the cases were brought before Justice Stewart. It was not until today at noon that a jury was secured, and it was 4 o clock before the case was submitted to the jury. The jury, after being out two hours, found the defendant not guilty. The defendant in this case is the bartender at the Hotel Nash bar. Others arrested at the same time were Silsby & Magill, Medford Distilling & Refining Company and Capnick & Kennedy. Morning Oregonian, Portland, January 25, 1905, page 6 The amended charter of Medford will become a law in ninety days, due to the fact that the governor has filed it with the secretary of state without his approval. The provisions of the amended charter which were most objected to were those which gave the council exclusive authority in the matter of licensing saloons and permitted the city council to allow saloons to keep open on Sunday--a provision directly contrary to the state law. This latter provision will be eliminated by the further amendment introduced by Senator Carter taking away this authority from the council thus leaving the matter of Sunday closing under the operation of the state law. The amendment provides, however, that the city shall have full control over the liquor traffic within its corporation lines. "Medford Charter a Law," Medford Mail, February 10, 1905, page 1 The petition and bond of Hutton & Co., for license to sell liquor in less quantities than one gallon for the period of one year, was accepted and license ordered to be issued. The petition and bond of Kapnick & Kennedy for license to sell liquor for six months was accepted and license ordered issued, subject to the same conditions as those imposed upon saloons in South Medford to which license had heretofore been granted. "City Council Proceedings," Medford Mail, February 10, 1905, page 4 The Iowa Lumber and Box Company is erecting a 16x18-foot ice house, near the Presbyterian Church, upon land owned by C. W. Palm. The ice house will be used to store ice for the Neuber & Hutton saloon, which expects to soon be opened, on North D Street. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, February 10, 1905, page 5 Shearer & Kerr, the interior decorators, have been doing some fine work on the W. A. Hutton & Co. saloon building on D Street. Although somewhat handicapped by bad walls and ceilings, they have succeeded in creating an artistic and cheerful effect. The walls and callings are paneled with artistically contrasted colors, harmonizing with the furniture and fixtures, the whole making a pleasing ensemble. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, February 17, 1905, page 5 It was ordered that a new bond be required of Snyder & Co., proprietors of the "Office" saloon. When the interest of W. A. Hutton was purchased by Mr. Snyder, permission was given to transfer the old license, but no new bond was furnished. The new bond is now asked for. "Meeting of City Council," Medford Mail, August 4, 1905, page 1 SLOT MACHINE FORBIDDEN
Medford Council Gives Order at Request of W.C.T.U.
MEDFORD,
Or., March 12.--(Special.)--At the last session of the city council
that body was petitioned by the Ministerial Association and the
W.C.T.U. to close saloons Sundays and stop the operation of the slot
machines, and the petition was granted. The order has not yet been put
into effect, and there is much speculation in the matter.
Every saloon and cigar store has one or more slot machines, and the city has been receiving from each nickel machine $2.50 and each quarter machine $5 per month revenue. Morning Oregonian, Portland, March 13, 1906, page 6 Fred Downing and Orin Murphy have purchased the Ivy Leaf Saloon from M. Jacobs, and will conduct it under the firm name of Murphy & Downing. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, June 8, 1906, page 5 No Reading Room.
MEDFORD, Ore., August 6, 1906.--Medford has no place where the laboring
man can spend a few hours profitably and pleasantly. The pool rooms,
saloon and the gambling dens are the only places that solicit their
presence and offer accommodations and attractions. If the professed
Christian people would work as diligently for their cause as the saloon
man does for his these conditions would not exist. It is not expected
of merchants to arrange seats for the people and entertain them, but it
does appear to me that a town the size of Medford, with its thrift,
growth and enthusiasm, with its various churches and large membership,
should have a reading room, where we could spend a few hours
intelligently, though not necessarily an expensive one. I believe the
citizens and business men of city and country, when they seriously
consider the subject, will favor the same. I am not a pool player or a
saloon patron, but on the other side vigorously opposed to both. I do
not censure the saloon keeper as severely as some do. I believe some of
them will contribute liberally and cheerfully to the much-needed
enterprise. I have never known a saloon keeper that was a Christian or
even professed to be, but have known scores of men who do profess to be
Christians who will on election day vote for men who make the laws that
legalizes the saloon to make the drunkard, and then criticize the
saloon. It isn't the saloon man who is the most to
censure. The church
people hold the balance of power, and if they would vote to suppress
the cursed traffic instead of making it lawful our cities would be in
much better condition and the criminal records would be greatly
reduced. I have no vote for the saloon, but have five dollars for a
reading room. LABORER.
Medford
Mail, August 10, 1906, page 1Messrs. M. J. and V. J. Emerick . . . own the Ivy Leaf Saloon property on South D Street, and upon the ground where now stands an old wooden building they will erect in the spring a two-story brick. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, December 21, 1906, page 5 H. O. Wilkinson of Roseburg will open a saloon in Medford, on what is popularly known as whisky row, in July. It will be a handsome one. "Local Briefs," Southern Oregonian, Medford, May 18, 1907, page 5 CLOSE SALOONS ON SUNDAY
ASHLAND, Or., Sept. 16.--(Special.)--Sheriff D. H. Jackson today put
down the "lid" tight on gambling in Jackson County. He issued orders
for all nickel-in-the-slot machines, which have been allowed in some
parts of the county for years, contrary to law, to cease operations.
Several months ago he shut down on gambling and games of chance, which
ran openly in some places, but the latest order is more sweeping, and
also includes strict compliance with the state Sunday closing law for
saloons in every part of Jackson County. This is something that has
never been known in the history of this county.MORAL WAVE SWEEPS OVER JACKSON COUNTY. Sheriff's Order Also Puts Slot Machines Out of Sight Medford Doesn't Like It. The city authorities of Medford, it is reported, are inclined to try conclusions with the authority of the county officials in the matter, but the latter mean business, and it is believed they will decide to accept the inevitable. Morning Oregonian, Portland, September 17, 1907, page 10 C. C. Beekman, who has lived in Jacksonville 50 years, says saloons were never closed there Sunday till now. "Oregon Sidelights," Oregon Journal, Portland, October 1, 1907, page 6 TO CORNER SALES
W. L. Vaughn Asks for Exclusive Franchise at Medford.
MEDFORD, Or., Oct. 15.--(Special.)--At a meeting of the city council
this afternoon an ordinance was introduced at the request of W. L.
Vaughn, of Portland, for the sale to the Medford Gothenberg Association
of the exclusive right to sell liquor within the corporate limits of
Medford for a period of ten years, beginning on October 1, 1909, for
$55,000, to be paid at the rate of $5000 for the first five years and
$6000 for the second five.
At the present time there are nine saloons here, but under the rules of the association there will be but six, and the rules of the association provide for strict regulations. Mr. Vaughn states that the plan as provided by the Gothenberg Association has worked admirably wherever tried. Morning Oregonian, Portland, October 16, 1908, page 1 [J. S. Howard's Pioneer Store] still stands in the original location, which is just south of the Nash Hotel on Front Street, and is now occupied by the Distillery saloon. Rogue River Fruit Grower, January 1909 NOTICE
is hereby given that the undersigned will
apply at the regular meeting of the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, on December 7, 1909, for license
to sell
malt, vinous and spirituous liquors in less quantities than one gallon,
at lots 14, 15 and 16, block 21 in Medford, Oregon, for
a period of
six months.YOUNG
& HALL.
Medford
Mail Tribune, November 21, 1909, page 13
Dated November 21st.
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the next
regular meeting of the city council of
Medford, Oregon, to be held on December 7, 1909, for a license
to sell
malt, vinous and spirituous liquors in less quantities than one gallon,
on lots 9 and 10, block 45, of the town (now city) of Medford, in
Jackson County, for
a period of
six months.W.
F. RAU.
Medford
Mail Tribune, November 21, 1909, page 13
Dated November 18, 1909.
NOTICE
Is hereby given that the undersigned will
apply at the regular meeting of the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, on December 7, 1909, for license
to sell
malt, vinous and spirituous liquors in less quantities than one gallon,
at lot 17, block 20, in Medford, Oregon, for
a period of
six months.O.
M. SELSBY.
Medford
Mail Tribune, November 28, 1909, page 18
Dated November 24.
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city
council of
Medford, Oregon, at its next meeting, for a license
to sell spiritous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a
gallon,
at its place of business at lots 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, in block 20, of the
city of Medford, Oregon.HOTEL
NASH COMPANY.
Medford
Mail Tribune, December 21, 1909, page 4
Dated December 8, 1909.
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at the meeting thereof on March 2, 1910,
for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon,
for the period of six months, at his place of business at No. 31 Front
Street South in said city.B.
S. RADCLIFF & CO.
Dated February 17, 1910.Medford Mail Tribune, February 27, 1910, page 14 Grand Opening.
To
Whom It May Concern:
The former famous chef at the Nash Grill, Mr. Sam Lock, will open a first-class restaurant next Thursday morning, above Kennedy's saloon, No. 33 South Front Street. Entrance at both sides. Only first-class meals will be served, and just the name of the proprietor is the best guarantee. This is the only place where will be served chop suey and China noodles next month. Come and see me and I and you are both sure you will come back. Remember, I am willing and I preach what I promise. Yours truly, SAM
LOCK.
Medford Mail Tribune, March
20, 1910, page 10$1000 LICENSE IS TO BE ASKED OF
SALOON MEN
Currently Reported That at Next Meeting of City Council License Committee Will Submit New Ordinance Raising License $200 Year in the City.
It
is currently reported that at the next meeting of the city council the
license committee will submit an ordinance fixing the yearly license to
sell malt and vinous liquors at $1000 per annum. The present license is
$800 a year.
The license committee refuses to discuss any of the phases of the matter, while the mayor refuses to make a statement. Late last evening a local business man who is closely in touch with the administration stated that such an ordinance would be introduced at the next regular meeting. The reason for raising the license at this time is in order to give the city better police protection by the addition of new men. The additional revenue to the city will be in the neighborhood of $2000 a year. Medford Mail Tribune, March 27, 1910, page 1 NOTICE
Is
hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the next meeting of
the city council of
Medford, Oregon, for license
to sell
malt, vinous and spirituous liquors in less quantities than one gallon,
for six months, at lot 10, block 20, in Medford, Oregon, for
a period of
six months.BASS
& HALE.
Medford
Mail Tribune, April 1, 1910, page 3
Dated March 22, 1910.
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the next regular
meeting of the city council of the city of Medford, Oregon, for a
license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at
his place of business at No. 22 Front Street, North, in said city, for
a period of six months.JOHN
HARRINGTON.
April 8, 1910.
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the next regular
meeting of the city council of the city of Medford, Oregon, for a
license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at
No. 16 South Fir Street, in said city, for a period of six months.O.
M. MURPHY.
Medford
Mail Tribune, April 24, 1910, page 11
Dated April 21, 1910.
NO MORE SALOONS WANTED.
Application has been made for another saloon on the
West Side.
There is but one bar now west of the tracks, and that is in connection with a hotel. A majority of the people of that section do not want another saloon located west of the tracks. A majority of the people of Medford do not want the number of saloons increased on either side. While Medford's saloons are well regulated and comparatively orderly, there are too many of them for the population. The fewer saloons, the higher the class, the more orderly, and the easier to maintain order. Saloon licenses should be increased to $1000 a year and the number not increased except for hotels of 50 rooms and over. A bar is an essential to a first-class hotel. There will be no objection to such institutions securing licenses. There will, however, be a decided objection to increasing the number of saloons. Medford Mail Tribune, April 28, 1910, page 4 MAYOR'S VOTE TURNS DOWN NEW SALOON
O. M.
Murphy's application for a
license to sell liquor on the West Side, near the present location of
the Hotel Moore bar, was rejected by the city council Tuesday evening,
when Mayor Canon voted no. The councilmen split on the question,
Eifert, Demmer and Emerick voting yes; Welsh, Merrick and Wortman
voting noON THE WEST SIDE Petition of O. M. Murphy Rejected After Councilmen Divided on Question by Mayor Voting No The councilmen state that Mr. Murphy's personality did not enter into the matter, as they each have a high regard for his standing, but that they believe the sentiment of the citizens of Medford is against the opening of additional saloons, especially on the West Side away from saloon row. Medford Mail Tribune, May 4, 1910, page 1 The council did well to refuse to increase the number of saloons in Medford. Now let them raise the license to $1000. ----
If saloon
men had ordinary
business acumen they would insist on $1000 license, if for no other
reason [than] to keep out competition.Editorial notes, Medford Mail Tribune, May 4, 1910, page 4 MEDFORD LICENSE HIGHER
City Aims to Exclude Undesirable Class of Saloons.
MEDFORD,
Or., May 18.--(Special.)--The city council at its meeting Tuesday night
raised the saloon license for Medford from $800 to $1000 a year.
This action came in pursuance of the city's avowed intention of keeping out the more undesirable class of saloons and providing an increased revenue for policing the town. Morning Oregonian, Portland, May 19, 1910, page 9 COLD GREY DAWN FINDS DOOR OPEN
AND CASH GONE
(EMILY F. JANNEY.)
John
Harrington was much perturbed Saturday morning to find the back door of
his saloon on Front Street wide open to the cold, gray dawn and $50,
the receipts of Friday's business, gone.
Some time after 1 o'clock Saturday morning a hole was bored in the back door, the bar inside lifted, and the lock sprung. The miscreants entered, disturbing nothing, restrained themselves from tempting rows of cigars and free drinks, and satisfied themselves with lifting a modest pile of $50 from an unlocked locker, before making their getaway. It is supposed that they derived their knowledge of the whereabouts of Harrington's coin by peering in the windows at the time he cached it under some aprons in a locker. There is at present no clue as to the identity of the bold, bad men, who today are living in opulence on John's hard-earned lucre. Medford Mail Tribune, May 15, 1910, page 1 EMERICK EXPLAINS HOTEL MOORE BAR
OPPOSITION
Opposition
to the Hotel Moore [liquor] license, states Councilman Emerick, is
based upon the fact that the bar is not operated in connection with the
hotel, but separately, in another building, and that there is but a
far-fetched connection between the two.
"If the bar was in the same building and run as an orderly high-class hotel bar, there would be no opposition," states Mr. Emerick. "Nor would there be opposition if the bar got rid of the disorderly element that frequents it and annoys the neighborhood. This city cannot afford to police this place alone, and if ten cents was the minimum price of drinks there it would probably bar this hobo element. I voted for another saloon alongside because the additional license would provide funds for policing the west side." Medford Mail Tribune, May 17, 1910, page 8 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting, for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at
his place of business on lot 17, block 20, in said city, for
a period of
six months.O.
M. SELSBY.
Dated May 25, 1910.Medford Mail Tribune, May 29, 1910, page 10 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting, for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at
their place of business on lots 15 and 16 in block 21 in said city, for
a period of
six months.
RYAN
& BROWN.
Medford Mail
Tribune, May
30, 1910, page 6
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting on June 21,
1910, for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at
its place of business on lots 5, 6, 7, 8, block 20, in said
city,
for
a period of
six months.HOTEL
NASH CO.
June 10, 1910.Medford Mail Tribune, June 12, 1910, page 2 NOTICE
Notice is
hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the next regular
meeting of
the city council, to be held August 2, 1910, for a license
to sell
malt, vinous and spirituous liquors in quantities less than one gallon
at his place of business in lot 20, block 11, in the city of Medford.W.
M. KENNEDY.
Medford
Mail Tribune, July 24, 1910, page 13
Dated July 20, 1910.
Notice.
Notice
is hereby given that we will apply to the city council for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in less than gallon lots
at our
place of business, 31 South Front Street, in the city of Medford in
Jackson County, for
a period of
six months from date of issuance.RADCLIFFE
& CO.
Medford
Mail Tribune, September 10, 1910, page 2BARTENDER UNDER ARREST
Chehalis Woman Alleges Husband Got Away with $2100.
MEDFORD,
Or., Sept. 12.--(Special.)--Charles Daley, alias Harry O'Neil, who has
been tending bar in the Oaks Saloon here for the past two weeks, was
arrested today by Chief of Police Shearer, on receipt of a
communication from the sheriff of Chehalis County, Washington.
Daley is wanted at Montesano on a charge of grand larceny. His wife accuses him of stealing $2100. Chief Shearer has placed the accused man in the county jail at Jacksonville, waiting for directions from the sheriff of Chehalis County. Morning Oregonian, Portland, September 13, 1910, page 6 NOTICE
Is
hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the regular meeting of
the city council of
Medford, Oregon, for license
to sell
malt, vinous and spirituous liquors in less quantities than one gallon,
for six months, at lot 10, block 20, in Medford, Oregon, for
a period of
six months.BASS
& HALE.
Medford
Mail Tribune, September 25, 1910, page 15
Dated September 22, 1910.
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting thereof, to be
held on October 18,
1910, for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors for a period of six months at his
place of business, at No. 22 Front Street, North, in said city.JOHN
HARRINGTON.
Dated October 7, 1910.Medford Mail Tribune, October 10, 1910, page 2 NOTICE
Notice is
hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the next regular
meeting of
the city council of the city of Medford, Oregon for a license
to sell
malt, vinous and spirituous liquors in less quantities than a gallon,
at their place of business located at lots 9 and 10, block 21, original
townsite in said city for a period of six months.M.
AND E. J. ADAMS.
Medford
Mail Tribune, October 20, 1910, page 8
Dated at Medford, Oregon, October 20th, 1910.
REGULATING THE SALOON.
Circuit
courts [in Pennsylvania], instead of city councils, control the saloon,
issue the licenses, hear complaints and impose penalties, and there is
no recourse.
As a result of the Pennsylvania plan, the saloon has been removed from politics. A liquor dealer must be a man of good character or he cannot secure the license. He is compelled to defend himself in court against any complaint. If he does not scrupulously obey the regulations, he loses his license. Hence the unruly element is eliminated, and prohibition agitation, which is primarily produced by the conduct of saloonkeepers themselves, unknown. While present laws probably will not permit the court to regulate the liquor traffic here, they can be made to, and this should be an end to be worked for. Take the saloon out of politics, both for the benefit of the public and for the welfare of the saloon. Medford has ten saloons, including two hotel bars, one less than it had three years ago. It has a $1000-a-year license fee. This is a sufficient number of saloons for double or triple the population. There should be no more licenses granted, except for first-class hotel bars, until the city has a population of 20,000 or over. One saloon for every 2500 inhabitants is sufficient, but to cancel any present license without cause would be unfair. The license fee can be increased as population increases. More stringent rules ought to be embodied in the saloon ordinance, and a third offense for violating restrictions punished by forfeiture of license. In this manner the unruly saloonkeeper would be eliminated, and the law-abiding dealer as well as the public protected. Medford Mail Tribune, November 29, 1910, page 4 DOC RYAN MEETS WITH A PAINFUL
ACCIDENT
A
painful accident occurred to Doc Ryan of Ryan & Brown, at 10
o'clock Wednesday at the Medford [Saloon]. Mr. Ryan had a call to the
telephone and in arising to obey the call he in some manner swung the
heavy safe door, which caught the middle finger of his right hand,
badly smashing the member. While it is believed that amputation will
not be necessary, the accident caused Mr. Ryan extreme pain and will
put him out of commission for some weeks.
Medford Mail Tribune, November 30, 1910, page 1 RYAN & BROWN ARE
IMPROVING PROPERTY
Ryan
& Brown are making several changes in their place of business.
The
partitions are being removed and set back, the bar extended to a length
of 25 feet, and all chairs removed from the place.
Medford Mail Tribune, November 30, 1910, page 6 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting, for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at
his place of business on lot 17, block 20, in said city, for
a period of
six months.O.
M. SELSBY.
Dated November 25, 1910.----
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting, for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon
for a period of six months, at their place of business at No. 2 Front
Street, North, in said city.RYAN
& BROWN.
----
NOTICE.
Please
take notice that on Tuesday evening, December 6, 1910, the undersigned
will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than one gallon
for a period of one year on and after December 3, 1910, at its place of
business, located on lots 10, 11 and 12, of block 45, of the town of
Medford.RAU-MOHR
COMPANY.
Medford
Mail Tribune, December 4, 1910, page B2NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Or., at its regular meeting on January 3, 1911,
for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at
its place of business in the Hotel Nash building, at southeast corner
[Front] and Main streets, in said city, for
a period of
six months.HOTEL
NASH CO.
Medford Mail Tribune, December
23, 1910, page 6REGULATION OF SALOONS PLAN OF
CITY DADS
Model License Law Is Being Drafted Which Will Put Local Booze Vendors Under Much Stricter Supervision. ALL SCREENS AND CARD TABLES PROBABLY GO New Ordinance Will Probably Be Introduced at Next Session Of Council--Early Closing.
The
mayor and members of the city council are working upon a model license
law, which is being designed for the purpose of more strictly
regulating Medford saloons. The members of the council are consulting
with various business and professional men in the city and giving the
matter a great deal of thought. In all probability the new ordinance
will be presented at the next session of the city council.
Three points in particular are being given much consideration. One is for an earlier closing hour, one does away with card rooms and tables, and one provides that all screens shall be removed. In the opinion of many who have given the matter thought, it will be a decided change for the better if the barrooms of the city close at an earlier hour than at present. In all probability the saloons will be forced to close either at 10 or 11 o'clock in the evening, whereas they close at 1 o'clock now and at 12 on Saturday nights. Card rooms, chairs and card playing will probably be eliminated, as these are said to [contribute] considerably to drunkenness and loafing in saloons. All screens are to be removed with the exception of those five feet in height, which will prevent children looking in to barrooms. But above five feet in height the view must be unobstructed. The details of the law have not as yet been fully agreed upon, but the councilmen feel that the saloons should be more rigidly regulated and are working toward that end. Medford Mail Tribune, January 20, 1911, page 1 WIDOW WRECKS SALOON
MEDFORD, Or., Feb.
1.--(Special.)--Armed with a judgment in her favor signed by Justice
McBride, of the Supreme Court of Oregon, and reinforced by her
attorney, W. E. Phipps, Deputy Sheriff Robert Dow and a small army of
carpenters, Mrs. Frances Snyder, the widow of the late Victor K.
Snyder, swooped down upon the Office Bar shortly after 1 o'clock this
afternoon and started to dismantle it.WOMAN LEADS CARPENTERS IN SEIZING FIXTURES. Mrs. Frances Snyder, Obtaining Judgment Against Bar, Strips Place of All its Finery. Everything from the linoleum to the fixtures hanging from the ceiling is claimed by Mrs. Snyder. Under the ruling of the court and on the strength of the judgment, John Harrington, occupant of the saloon, will be left this evening with nothing but a saloon license and four bare walls. Mrs. Snyder, after taking possession of the saloon today, superintended its wrecking personally. The case first attracted attention when, shortly after the death of Mr. Snyder in 1907, his widow endeavored to obtain from Harrington her share of the value of the saloon. Harrington contended that Snyder's interest was nil and the legal battle started. It has waged through every court in the state since June 1907, and ended two weeks ago when Justice McBride handed down the decision which prompted Mrs. Snyder's action today. Morning Oregonian, Portland, February 2, 1911, page 3 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city councl of
Medford, Or., at its regular meeting on February 7, 1911, for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon,
at its place of business in the Rostel building, lot 11, block 20, in
said city, for a period of six months.W. M. KENNEDY.
Medford Mail
Tribune, February 2, 1911, page 7ORR IS DROPPED FROM CITY POLICE
Mayor Canon Revokes Special Officer's Appointment of Officer Frank Orr Following Allegations of Insobriety--Relieved of "Tools"
Mayor
W. H. Canon Friday relieved Frank Orr, a special officer holding a
temporary appointment on the local police force, of his star and
"tools." The dismissal was made as the result of allegations to the
effect that Orr had been found asleep in an intoxicated condition in
the rear room of the Bass and Hale saloon on South Front Street at a
late hour Thursday night.
He was discovered by Officer Harry Snider who, failing in an attempt to wake him up, relieved him of his gun and star. Snider deposited the gun with the night clerk of the Nash Hotel and, taking the star to Mayor Canon's home, turned it over to him. Orr was called before the Mayor this morning and dismissed from the force. While he had never been given an appointment to the regular police force, Orr had under a special appointment been assigned to duty with members of the regular forces and was working the night patrol in company with Officer Snider when he met his Waterloo. Officer Snider last night called Officer Harry Cingcade, one of the day force, to finish our Orr's tour of duty and this morning Snider remained on duty with Day Officer W. B. Hall until relieved again by Cingcade. No appointment has been made in Orr's place but Officers Snider, Cingcade and Hall will divide the patrols until a fourth man is appointed. Medford Mail Tribune, February 3, 1911, page 5 RIGID SALOON LAW ASKED
Medford License Committee Submits
Strict Proposed Ordinance.
MEDFORD, Or., March 8.--(Special.)--The license committee this
afternoon introduced a proposed model liquor license ordinance for the
approval of the City Council at a special meeting of that body.According to the provisions of the new law it will, if enacted, cause all local saloons to be closed daily at midnight and .to remain closed until 5 o'clock in the morning. The present closing hour is 1 a.m. It will prohibit opening saloons as at present between midnight Sunday and 1 o'clock Monday morning. Card tables, back rooms and dice shaking are placed under the ban, and the number of licenses will be restricted to one for every 1000 of population. Questionable resorts may not receive licenses, and no woman may enter a place where liquor is sold. Under the proposed law the license is fixed at $1000 a year for saloons and $400 for clubs, drug stores and wholesale houses dealing direct with the consumer. Decision on the ordinance was postponed until the next regular meeting. Morning Oregonian, Portland, March 9, 1911, page 6 MEDFORD SALOONS CURBED
City Adopts Rigid Law, Cards, Dice, Tables, Chairs Barred.
MEDFORD,
Or., March 21.--(Special.)--The city council tonight adopted a model
liquor ordinance which goes into immediate effect and issued
instructions to the chief of police to see that it was enforced.
The ordinance provides for the strictest regulation of saloons yet provided in Medford. All screens must be removed about five feet from the sidewalk, cards and dice are barred, as are tables and chairs, and the closing hour is fixed at 11 o'clock instead of 1 o'clock. The ordinance also provides a license for clubs of $400 a year, which may result in the closing of the University Club. Morning Oregonian, Portland, March 22, 1911, page 6 NEW SALOON LAW GOES
INTO EFFECT NEXT MONDAY
Then All the Saloons Must Have a Cleaning Up Day--New Regulations to Be Enforced.
The new license ordinance [Ordinance No. 475]
recently
passed by the city council strictly regulating Medford saloons will be
put in effect Monday, according to an announcement by Mayor W. H. Canon
this morning. Then the saloons must observe the new closing hours and
other provisions.
Medford Mail Tribune, March 31, 1911, page 1 NOTICE
Notice is
hereby given that the Rogue River Valley University Club will make
application to
the city council of the city of Medford, Oregon at its regular meeting
on April 18th, 1911 for a license
to sell
spirituous liquors, and malt liquors, in quantities less than a gallon,
at its club room in the Mail Tribune building on Fir Street, for a
period of six months.
Rogue
River Valley University Club,
----By W. C. ANDERSON, Secretary. NOTICE WM.
GILL,
Medford
Mail Tribune, April 2, 1911, page B3JOHN S. GILL, JAMES VOGELI. NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the next regular
meeting of the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, on April 18, 1911, for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon
for a period of six months, at his
place of business at No. 22 North Front Street, in said city.JOHN
HARRINGTON.
Dated April 7, 1911.Medford Mail Tribune, April 11, 1911, page 4 Notice.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the next regular
meeting
of the city council of the city of Medford, Oregon, on May 2, 1911, for
a license to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities
less than a gallon, at their place of business at 32 Front St., in said
city, for a period of
six months.
M.
& E. J. ADAMS.
Dated April 21, 1911.
Medford Mail Tribune, April 30, 1911, page B8 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting on June 6,
1911, for
a license to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities
less than a gallon, at his place of business at No. 2 Front Street, in
said
city, for a period of
six months.E.
G. BROWN.
Date of first publication May 26, 1911.Medford Mail Tribune, May 28, 1911, page 10 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting on June 20,
1911, for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at
its place of business on lots 5, 6, 7, 8, block 20, in said city, for
a period of
six months.HOTEL
NASH CO.
Medford Mail Tribune, June
19, 1911, page 4
Dated June 8, 1911.
----
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its regular meeting on June 20, 1911,
for a license
to sell
spirituous liquors and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon,
at his place of business at No. 17 South Front Street, for
a period of
six months.O.
M. SELSBY.
Date of first publication, June 8, 1911.NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting on August 1st,
1911, for
a license to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities
less than a gallon, at his place of business at No. 25 South Front
Street, in
said
city, for a period of
six months.CARNS
BROS.
Date of first publication July 20, 1911.Medford Mail Tribune, July 21, 1911, page 6 Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Barkdull and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brown returned Friday evening from a trip to Crescent City. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, August 19, 1911, page 2 NOTICE.
Notice is
hereby given that the undersigned will apply to
the city council of the city of Medford, Oregon at its next regular
meeting
on September 5, 1911 for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors, in quantities less than a gallon,
at their place of business at Hotel Medford, located on northwest
corner Main and Ivy, lots 16, 17 and 18, in said city, for a
period of six months.
RAU-MOHR
CO.
Medford
Mail Tribune, August 31, 1911, page 2
Date of first publication August 17, 1911.
NOTICE.
Notice is
hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the next meeting of
the city council of the city of Medford, Oregon to be held October
24th, 1911 for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors, in quantities less than a gallon,
for a
period of six months, at his place of business at No. 22 North Front
Street, in said city.
J.
R. RYAN.
Medford
Mail Tribune, October 11, 1911, page 8
Dated October 10th, 1911.
Notice.
Notice is
hereby given that the undersigned will apply to
the city council at its meeting to be held November 7, 1911 at 7:30
p.m., for a license
to sell
malt, spirituous and vinous liquors in quantities less than a gallon at
its place of business on lot 10, block 44, of the town (now city) of
Medford, for a
period of six months.
HOLLAND
HOTEL COMPANY.
Dated
October 27, 1911.Medford Mail Tribune, October 27, 1911, page 2 NOTICE.
Notice is
hereby given that the Rogue River Valley University Club will make
application to
the city council of the city of Medford, Oregon at its regular meeting
on November 21, 1911 for a license
to sell
spirituous liquors, and malt liquors, in quantities less than a gallon,
at its club room in the Mail Tribune building on Fir Street, for a
period of six months.
Rogue
River Valley University Club,
----By Stanton Griffis, Secretary. Notice.
Notice is
hereby given that the undersigned will apply to
the city council at its meeting to be held November 21, 1911 at 7:30
p.m., for a license
to sell
malt, spirituous and vinous liquors at wholesale in quantities to
consumers direct at its place of business, No. 10 North Front Street,
Medford, Oregon, for a
period of six months.
YOUNG
& HALL.
Nov. 9,
1911.----
Medford Mail Tribune, November
13, 1911, page 2NOTICE.
Notice is
hereby given that the undersigned will apply to
the city council of the city of Medford, Oregon at its next regular
meeting
on Nov. 21st, 1911 for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors, in quantities less than a gallon,
at their place of business on South Fir Street, located at lots 10, 11
and 12, block 45, of the original townsite, in said city, for a
period of six months.
RAU-MOHR
CO.
Date of first publication November 8, 1911.
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting on January 2,
1912, for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at
its place of business on lots 5, 6, 7, 8, block 20, in said city, for
a period of
six months.HOTEL
NASH CO.
Medford Mail Tribune, December
16, 1911, page 8
Dated Dec. 14, 1911.
----
Notice.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will make application to the city
council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its regular meeting on December 19th,
1911, for a license
to sell
spirituous liquors and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at
No. 17 So. Front St., for
a period of
six months.O.
M. SELSBY.
Dated Dec. 8th, 1911.NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will make application to the city
council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting on February
6th, 1912, for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at
his place of business on lot 10, block 20, in said city, for
a period of
six months.WILL
KARNES.
Dated Jan. 19, 1912. Medford Mail Tribune, January 19, 1912, page 2 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the regular meeting
of the city council March 19, 1912, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors at the Hotel Medford, lots 16, 17, 18,
block 78, for a period of
six months.RAU-MOHR
COMPANY.
Dated Feb. 23, 1912.Medford Mail Tribune, March 2, 1912, page 2 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the regular meeting
of the city council March 19, 1912, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors at lot 8, block 20, No. 13 [omission] in
original town of Medford, for a period of
six months.SHAW
& REED.
Dated March 6, 1912.Medford Mail Tribune, March 7, 1912, page 6 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular
meeting on May 7, 1912, for
a license to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors at wholesale and
retail, or for a license to sell the same in quantities more than one
gallon, and for a license to sell the same at retail, or in quantities
less than one gallon, at No. 16 North Front Street, in said
city, for a period of one year.ANGELES
WINE CO.,
Medford Mail
Tribune, April 27, 1912, page 6Per A. S. Ash.
April 25, 1912.
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular
meeting on May 21, 1912, for
a license to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities
less than a gallon, at No. 32 North Front Street, in said
city, for a period of
six months.M.
& E. J. ADAMS.
Medford Mail
Tribune, May 9, 1912, page 6NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting on July 2,
1912, for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at
its place of business on lots 5, 6, 7, 8, block 20, in said city, for
a period of
six months.HOTEL
NASH CO.
Medford Mail Tribune, June
26, 1912, page 6
Dated June 18, 1912.
Notice.
Notice is
hereby given that the undersigned will apply to
the city council at its meeting to be held July 16, 1912, for a license
to sell
malt, spirituous and vinous liquors in quantities less than a gallon at
its place of business on lot 10, block 44, city of
Medford, for a
period of six months.
HOLLAND
HOTEL COMPANY.
Dated July
5, 1912.Medford Mail Tribune, July 12, 1912, page 6 Murphy & Co. will move the Snug Bar from its present location on South Front Street to the new location adjoining The Quiz Saturday. The new bar will be known as The Stag and has been handsomely fitted up. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, August 2, 1912, page 2 Had the designs of Bert Harmon and Frank Burgess not miscarried, Ed Brown would have had nothing but water to drink on his way to Pendleton to attend the roundup. They substituted water, but Brown's suspicions were aroused and he beat them to it. The ensuing scramble at the Southern Pacific depot attracted the attention of a large crowd. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, September 25, 1912, page 2 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the regular meeting
of the city council October 15, 1912, for a license to sell beer and
malt products only in quantities of not less than twelve common quart
beer bottles or its equivalent to the consumer from our place of
business at No. 201 South Riverside Avenue for a period of
six months.GEO.
MAPLE,
WALTER
E.
HARDY.
Dated Oct.
2, 1912.Medford Mail Tribune, October 5, 1912, page 2 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the special meeting
of the city council October 21, 1912, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors at 22 North Front Street, for a period of
six months.SELSBY
& KENNEDY.
Dated October 9, 1912.----
NOTICE.
Public
notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will, at the regular meeting
of the city council of Medford, Oregon, on October 15th, 1912, apply to
said city council for a wholesale liquor license to transact the
business of a wholesale liquor dealer at its place of business, No. 301
North Fir Street, in the city of Medford, Oregon, for a period of six
months from the date of said license, in accordance with the provisions
of Ordinance No. 705 of the said city of Medford, adopted by the said
city council on October 1st, 1912.
H.
WEINHARD BEER & ICE DEPOT.
Dated at Medford, Oregon, this 7th day of October, 1912.
Medford Mail Tribune, October
12, 1912, page 7
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the regular meeting
of the city council October 15, 1912, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors at 16 North Front Street, for a period of
six months.
MURPHY
& CO.
Dated October 4, 1912.
Medford Mail Tribune, October 14, 1912, page 3 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the regular meeting
of the city council November 5, 1912, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors at 32 North Front Street, for a period of
six months.
M.
& E. J. ADAMS.
Dated October 22, 1912.
Medford Mail Tribune, October 25, 1912, page 6 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the regular meeting
of the city council November 19, 1912, for a license to sell beer and
malt products only in quantities of not less than twelve common quart
beer bottles or its equivalent to the consumer from 109 E. 8th Street
for a period of
six months.
PURITY
BOTTLING
& SUPPLY CO.
Dated Nov.
8th, 1912.Medford Mail Tribune, November 12, 1912, page 5 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned
will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting on December
3rd, 1912, for a license
to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon,
at their place of business on South Fir Street, located at lots 10, 11
and 12, block 45, of the original townsite, in said city, for a period
of six months.RAU-MOHR
CO.
Medford
Mail Tribune, November 23, 1912, page 4NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting on January 7,
1913, for a license to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in
quantities less than a gallon at its place of business on lots 5, 6, 7,
8, block 20, in said city, for a period of
six months.HOTEL
NASH CO.
Dated December 17, 1912.----
Medford
Mail Tribune, December 19, 1912, page 4NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council at
its meeting to be held on Jan. 2,
1913, for a license to sell malt, spirituous and vinous liquors in
quantities less than a gallon at its place of business on lot 10, block
44, city of Medford, for a period of
six months.
HOLLAND HOTEL CO.
Dated Dec. 14, 1912.
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the regular meeting
of the city council March 4, 1913, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors at 31 South Front Street, for a period of
six months.
B.
S. RADCLIFF.
Dated Feb. 18, 1913.
----
Medford
Mail Tribune, February 24, 1913, page 6NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council at
its meeting to be held March 4th, 1913, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors in quantities less than a gallon at its
place of business on lot 11, block 20, city of Medford, for a period of
six months.
W. M. KENNEDY.
Dated February 14, 1913.
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the regular meeting
of the city council March 18, 1913, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors at the Hotel Medford, lots 16, 17, 18,
block 78, for a period of
six months.HOTEL
MEDFORD.
Dated March 7, 1913.----
Medford
Mail Tribune, March 14, 1913, page 7NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford at
its next regular meeting on March 18, 1913, for a license to sell
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at
his
place of business at No. 13 South Front Street, in said city, for a
period of six months.
C. L. REED.
Dated March 5, 1913.
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the regular meeting
of the city council May 6, 1913, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors at 32 North Front Street, for a period of
six months.M.
AND E. J. ADAMS.
Dated April 23, 1913.----
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the regular meeting
of the city council May 6, 1913, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors at 22 North Front Street, for a period of
six months.NOTICE. SELSBY
& KENNEDY.
Dated April 11, 1913.----
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the regular meeting
of the city council May 6, 1913, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors at their quarters over 27 N. Fir St., for
a period of
six months.NOTICE. ROGUE
RIVER VALLEY UNIVERSITY CLUB.
Medford Mail
Tribune, April 28, 1913, page 5NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at
its regular meeting on June 3, 1913, for a license to sell spirituous,
vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at his
place of business at No. 2 N. Front St., in said city, for a period of
six months.
E. G. BROWN.
Medford
Mail Tribune, May 28, 1913, page 5----
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at
its next regular meeting on June 3d, 1913, for a license to sell
spirituous,
vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at their
place of business on South Fir Street, located at lots 10, 11 and 12,
block 45, of the original townsite, in said city, for a period of
six months.
RAU-MOHR CO.
Date of first publication May 22, 1913.
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting, October 21st,
1913, for a license to sell malt,
vinous and spirituous liquors at his place of business, No. 22, North
Front Street, Medford, Oregon, for a period of
six months.SELSBY
& KENNEDY.
Dated Oct. 10th, 1913.----
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting, October 21st,
1913, for a license to sell malt,
vinous and spirituous liquors at their place of business, on North Fir
Street, Medford, Oregon, for a period of
six months.
ROGUE
RIVER VALLEY UNIVERSITY CLUB.
Medford Mail
Tribune, October 11, 1913, page 4
Dated Oct. 11th, 1913.
----
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting, October 21st,
1913, for a license to sell malt,
vinous and spirituous liquors at his place of business, No. 16, North
Front Street, Medford, Oregon, for a period of
six months.
MURPHY
& CO.
Dated Oct. 6th, 1913. Brown's logo, July 4, 1911 Medford Sun In accordance with an annual custom, E. G. Brown invites all children of the city twelve years of age or under to be his guests at the Isis Theater on Thanksgiving Day, when a special bill has been prepared for their entertainment. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, November 25, 1913, page 2 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at
its next regular meeting December 2nd, 1913, for a license to sell
spirituous,
vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at their
place of business on South Fir Street, located at lots 10, 11 and 12,
block 45, of the original townsite, in said city, for a period of
six months.
HOTEL MOORE.
Date of first publication November 20th, 1913.
----NOTICE.
E. G. BROWN.
Medford
Mail Tribune, November 28, 1913, page 5
Dated November 20, 1913.
Ed Wilkinson is overhauling the lower story of one of his buildings on Front Street, which will be occupied by Hale & Lyons, when the improvements are completed. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, December 3, 1913, page 2 UNSIGNED LETTER CAUSE OF
A moral reform wave, caused by an anonymous letter, hit the city
council Tuesday night, when it passed an anti-gambling law, a
re-enactment of what already is a state law, which if strictly enforced
will prevent shaking dice for cigars between friends, bridge whist
among ladies, the playing of cards for treats, and practically mean
suspension of business by a number of local cigar stores. In its
drasticness it rivals the "blue law" of New England. Meanwhile slot
machines are running without interference in saloons and cigar stores.MORAL REFORM IN COUNCIL The ordinance passed without a dissenting vote. Councilmen Millar and Stewart complained of its wide scope but voted for it. Mayor Purdin, City Attorney McCabe, and Councilman Mitchell led the fight for the ordinance. The ordinance was passed upon the allegations of an unsigned letter, in which Noah Lyons and Dex Hale were charged with conducting a poker game in a cigar store on Front Street. The writer said he had lost money there, and if called would appear as a witness and bring others. The ordinance provides immunity from prosecution for him if he does. Mayor Purdin said Prosecutor Kelly told him the ordinance was necessary. The act provides from $5 to $100 fine for the players, and $25 to $100 fine for the dealer, and is a copy of the state law, but under the city measure gambling is made a misdemeanor, instead of a felony. Every form of gambling from roulette to turkey raffles is governed by the ordinance. In striking contrast to the ordinance passed last night was the one passed June 13th, amending section 10, ordinance 175, prohibiting card playing in saloons to read as follows: "It shall be unlawful for any person to cease, permit, suffer, or allow any games of dice or cards to be played in any saloon or barroom, or room therewith, excepting in rooms of hotels of fifty rooms or more." This exception was the only change in the law, which is ordinance 752. Medford Mail Tribune, December 3, 1913, page 2 NOTICE.
Medford
Mail Tribune, December 15, 1913, page 5
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at
its next regular meeting on Dec. 16, 1913, for a license to sell
spirituous,
vinous and malt liquors at retail in quantities less than a gallon at
his
place of business at No. 17, South Front Street, in said city, for a
period of
six months.
O. M. SELSBY.
Dated Dec. 4th, 1913.
The only flurry of the [city council] session came when Councilman Sargent of the second ward announced that if the Holland Hotel was not running at the end of six months he would vote to deny a liquor license, in accordance with the unwritten law that no saloons be allowed off Front Street, except in hotels. Councilman Emerick said he thought it would be running as such long before that time. "Emerick Elected President of New City Council," Medford Mail Tribune, January 21, 1914, page 3 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council at
its meeting to be held March 3rd, 1914, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors in quantities less than a gallon at its
place of business, No. 36, North Front Street, city of Medford, for a
period of six months.
B. S. RADCLIFFE.
Medford
Mail Tribune, February 21, 1914, page 8Dated
February 16,
1914.
----
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council at
its meeting to be held March 3rd, 1914, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors in quantities less than a gallon at its
place of business on lot 11, block 20, city of Medford, for a period of
six months.
W. M. KENNEDY.
Dated
February 14,
1914.
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council at
its meeting to be held March 17th, 1914, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors in quantities less than a gallon at its
place of business, 13 S. Front Street, city of Medford, for a period of
six months.
C. L. REED.
Medford
Mail Tribune, March 11, 1914, page 6Dated
March 4, 1914.
----
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council at
its meeting to be held March 17th, 1914, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors in quantities less than a gallon at its
place of business on West Main Street, city of Medford, for a period of
six months.
HOTEL MEDFORD.
Dated
March 2nd, 1914.
INHERITANCE WINS BRIDE
Former Portland Man Gets $7777.77 and Rushes East to Sweetheart.
MEDFORD,
Or., March 30.--(Special.)--A. K. Welsh, formerly a member of the
Portland fire department, and who was up to a few days ago an employee
of the Oaks Billiard Hall, has received $7777.77 as the share of the
estate of his uncle, H. M. Kitchen, who died in Los Angeles recently.
With the money in his pocket Mr. Welsh left today for Grand Rapids, Mich., where he will marry Miss Katherine Garber, of that city, to whom he has been engaged for many years. Heretofore slender finances made marriage impossible. Morning Oregonian, Portland, March 31, 1914, page 1 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council at
its meeting to be held April 21st, 1914, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors in quantities less than a gallon at its
place of business, 16 N. Front Street, city of Medford, for a period of
six months.
MURPHY & CO.
Dated April 10th, 1914.
Medford
Mail Tribune, April 18, 1914, page 8NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply at the regular meeting
of the city council May 5, 1914, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors at 32 North Front Street, for a period of
six months.M.
AND E. J. ADAMS.
Dated April 17th, 1914.Medford Mail Tribune, April 20, 1914, page 3 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council at
its meeting to be held April 21st, 1914, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors in quantities less than a gallon at its
place of business, 22 N. Front Street, city of Medford for a period of
six months..
SELSBY
&
KENNEDY.
Dated April 11th, 1914.
Medford Mail Tribune, April
20, 1914, page 4
A gentleman who said he had stomach trouble was sharpening knives in front of the Quiz Thursday afternoon, when Officer Crawford mobilized, and delivered an ukase to the effect that such was lacerating the peace and dignity of the community, to be healed at the rate of $50 a quarter for a license. The gentleman said it would take the rest of his life at a nickel a blade to pay that amount, and took his grindstone and red wagon and went down the street. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, July 31, 1914, page 2 Ed Brown and wife, Mrs. Maude Miller and Court Hall will leave in the morning for Fish Lake, where Mr. Brown will build a lodge. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, August 3, 1914, page 4 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at
its next regular meeting, September 1st, 1914, for a license to sell
malt,
vinous and spirituous liquors at his place of business, No. 36, N.
Front Street, Medford, Oregon, for a period of six months.
B. S. RADCLIFF.
Medford
Mail Tribune, August 18, 1914, page 5
Dated Aug. 18, 1914.
The White Front Saloon was granted an extension of 19 days in its license last night by the city council. The place recently went into bankruptcy, and the extension was granted to allow an adjustment of the business with the creditors. [A Mr. Downs, accused] of picking the pockets of R. Ryan in a Front Street resort, was ordered out of town this morning by Police Judge Gay, upon the grounds that he was a barnacle on economy. To convict Downs would take in the neighborhood of $150, with his board and the holding of two witnesses, and the court figured his absence was worth more than this presence in the county jail. Downs claimed it was his first offense. All the parties involved in the deal were more or less under the influence of firewater. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, September 16, 1914, page 2 Difficulty is being experienced by the police in keeping Indians out of the saloons, despite a diligent effort on the part of the proprietors of bars to prevent. They enter the places on any kind of a pretext, and then refuse to leave. They are as keen after whiskey as a wasp after fish. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, October 10, 1914, page 2 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council at
its meeting to be held October 20, 1914, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors in quantities less than a gallon at its
place of business on lot 11, block 20, city of Medford for a period of
six months..
SELSBY
&
KENNEDY.
22 North
Front St.
Dated October 10th, 1914. Medford Mail Tribune, October
10, 1914, page 2
Murphy and Company, Selsby and Kennedy and the University Club were granted liquor licenses for a period of six months by the council council last night. All three are renewals. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, October 21, 1914, page 2 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE.
In the district court of the United States for the
district of Oregon.
In the matter of C. L. Reed, bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee will sell to the highest responsible bidder for cash all of the property formerly belonging to the above-named bankrupt, C. L. Reed, and located at 13 S. Front Street in the city of Medford, Jackson County, Oregon, and known as the White Front Saloon, said property consisting of wines, liquors, bar fixtures and other paraphernalia used in and about said place of business in conducting said saloon, said bar fixtures will be sold subject to the prior claim of Weinhard Brewery in the sum of $275.00. Said property can be seen and examined by application to the undersigned trustee. Also Medford city license for conducting a saloon at said place, said license expiring on the 4th day of April, 1914, subject, however, to the approval of the council of said city of Medford. Bids must be sealed and filed with the undersigned trustee in Medford, Oregon, or with F. J. Newman, referee in bankruptcy, Medford, Oregon, and will be opened in the office of said referee November 11, 1914, at the hour of 10 a.m. O. M. SELSBY, Trustee. Medford Mail Tribune, October 30, 1914, page 7 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council at
its meeting to be held November 3rd, 1914, for a license to sell malt,
vinous and spirituous liquors in quantities less than a gallon at its
place of business, at 32 North Front Street, in the city of Medford,
for a period of six months.
M. & E. J. ADAMS.
Dated October 22nd, 1914.
Medford Mail Tribune, October 30, 1914, page 7 The city council at its meeting Tuesday night authorized the transfer of the White Front Saloon license. The saloon was recently declared insolvent. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, February 3, 1915, page 2 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting on January 5,
1915, for a license to sell spirituous,
vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon, at his
place of business, 17 South Front Street, in said city, for a period of
six months.
O. M. SELSBY.
Medford
Mail Tribune, December 21, 1914, page 5
Date of first publication December 10, 1914.
----
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting on January
5th, 1915, for a license to sell spirituous,
vinous and malt liquors at retail in quantities less than a gallon, at
its
place of business on South Front Street, in said city, for a period of
six months.HOTEL
NASH.
Dated December 19th, 1914.
----
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting on January 5,
1915, for a license to sell malt, spirituous and
vinous liquors in quantities less than a gallon, at its
place of business on lot 10, block 44, city of Medford, for a period of
six months.HOLLAND
HOTEL CO.
Dated December 11, 1914.
MEDFORD LIQUOR CASES ON TRIAL
The
first of the Medford liquor cases, hanging fire in the courts for two
years, will be called in the circuit court this afternoon. The
defendants are J. H. Bell and Jack Sheridan of the Nash Hotel Company,
charged with selling liquor to minors. Similar charges are filed
against nine other Medford saloon owners.
The action was first brought two years ago when an Ashland youth under age, but representing himself as above 21 years, purchased liquor at nine Medford bars. Afterward indictments were returned. Ed G. Brown of this city was first put on trial, and through his attorney raised the issue that an employer was not responsible for the act of his employee, and that any violation of the law was made without his sanction. The case was appealed to the supreme court, that body recently holding that a saloonkeeper was responsible for the acts of his agent. Medford Mail Tribune, February 24, 1915, page 2 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council at
its meeting to be held April 20, 1915, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors in quantities less than a gallon at its
place of business on lot 11, block 20, city of Medford for a period of
six months..Dated April 10, 1915.
SELSBY
&
KENNEDY.
22 North Front
St.
Medford
Mail Tribune, April 10, 1915, page 6NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at their next regular meeting on June 1st,
1915, for a license to sell spirituous,
vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a gallon at their
place of business on South Fir Street, located on lots 10, 11 and 12,
block 45 of the original townsite, in said city, for a period of six
months.
HOTEL MOORE.
Date of first publication May 18, 1915.
----NOTICE.
E. G. BROWN.
Medford
Mail Tribune, May 19, 1915, page 6
Dated May 15th, 1915.
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council at
its meeting to be held June 15,
1915, for a license to sell malt, spirituous and
vinous liquors in quantities less than a gallon at its
place of business on lot 10, block 44, city of Medford until January 1,
1916.
HOLLAND HOTEL CO.
Dated June 4th, 1915.
----NOTICE.
O. M. SELSBY.
Medford
Mail Tribune, June 5, 1915, page 7
Dated June 3, 1915.
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting on July 6th,
1915, for a license to sell spirituous,
vinous and malt liquors at retail in quantities less than a gallon, at
its
place of business on South Front Street, in said city, January 1st,
1916.HOTEL
NASH.
Medford
Mail Tribune, June 22, 1915, page 2
Dated June 19, 1915.
GUN EXPLODES IN ED BROWN'S HAND
By
the explosion of the barrel of a Remington rifle he was testing, Ed G.
Brown this morning suffered laceration of his left hand that may bring
amputation of the forefinger. The accident occurred at the target
grounds near the fair grounds. Brown and R. L. Ewing went to the
grounds with the gun, which Brown contemplated buying for his wife.
Ewing discharged the weapon three times. Brown then placed the rifle to
his shoulder for a trial shot, and the barrel split where the hand
gripped with the pulling of the trigger. The gun was of high power and
the latest make.
The injured man was rushed to the Sacred Heart Hospital and medical assistance given. The gun will be sent back to the factory for examination. Medford Mail Tribune, September 3, 1915, page 2 NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at
its next regular meeting, September 7th, 1915, for a license to sell
malt,
vinous and spirituous liquors at his place of business, No. 63, N.
Front Street, Medford, Oregon, to December 31st, 1915.
B. S. RADCLIFF.
Medford
Mail Tribune, September 3, 1915, page 5
Dated Aug. 23rd, 1915.
NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council of
the city of Medford, Oregon, at its next regular meeting, October 5th,
1915, for a license to sell malt,
vinous and spirituous liquors at their place of business, on North Fir
Street, Medford, Oregon, until January 1, 1916.
ROGUE
RIVER VALLEY UNIVERSITY CLUB.
Medford Mail
Tribune, September 23, 1915, page 5
Dated Sept. 23, 1915.
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NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council at
its meeting to be held October 5th, 1915, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors in quantities less than a gallon on its
place of business at 13 South Front Street, city of Medford, until
January 1, 1916.
C.
J. CARSTENS.
Dated September 20, 1915.NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council at
its meeting to be held November 2, 1915, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors in quantities less than a gallon at its
place of business at 32 North Front Street, city of Medford, until
January 1,
1916.
M.
& E. J.
ADAMS.
Dated
Oct. 18, 1915.
Medford
Mail Tribune, October 25, 1915, page 5NOTICE.
Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the city council at
its meeting to be held November 2, 1915, for a license to sell malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors in quantities less than a gallon at its
place of business on lot 11, block 20, city of Medford until January 1,
1916.Dated October 9, 1915.
SELSBY
&
KENNEDY.
22 North Front
St.
Medford
Mail Tribune, October 26, 1915, page 4One Medford saloon man who, with all the others, is retiring from that business in this state, said yesterday, "I'm mighty glad it's at an end. There is not a redeeming feature to the business. As long as there's competition in the matter of making fools and paupers of men and women who have the liquor disease, those in it made the business appear as attractive as possible. The little children who have suffered on account of having dissipated parents in this generation ought to set this prohibition palace on a foundation as solid as that of Gibraltar." Ed. Brown, who beat the New Year to it by a day or so when he closed his saloon permanently on Wednesday evening, is now at work in the reconstruction of the interior of the building, on the corner of Main and Front streets, for the proposed cigar and confectionery business and soft drink parlor. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, December 31, 1915, page 2 SALOONS CLOSE DOORS FOREVER AT
MIDNIGHT HOUR
Medford Mail Tribune, December
31, 1915, page 8
The remaining stocks of alcoholic liquors in Medford were being
disposed of rapidly today in anticipation of the statewide prohibition
law becoming effective at midnight. In many places, however, the rush
to lay in stocks of liquor was not as heavy as expected, the slogan "do
your New Year's shopping early" having been heeded by most of those who
believe in preparedness.
Many saloons opened their doors today more out of habit than for any other reason, as their stocks were practically exhausted. One saloon had already sold out and closed its doors Wednesday evening. The district attorney's office has made arrangements to see that the sale of alcoholic drinks stops with the end of 1915. After midnight, proprietors of saloons selling liquor will be liable to arrest under the common nuisance clause of the prohibition act. State and city authorities planned to see to the strict enforcement of the law throughout Jackson County, and the proprietors of all places where intoxicants are sold have made ready to see that the last drop has disappeared before the law takes effect. The druggists of this city, being permitted to carry only grain alcohol (brandy, whiskeys, etc., not being permitted, even for prescription purposes), may conclude to denature the alcohol. It may be, however, that, in deference to the wish of those who would occasionally prepare some of their old-fashioned medicines at home in which alcohol is used, they will carry it in both forms. The final farewell to the old year will be celebrated at the Hotel Medford tonight. Five persons were arrested Saturday for gambling. Their names as given were as follows: Deck Hale, Noah Lyons, Fred Hoover, Bill Jackson and "Shine" Edwards. One of the three men arrested as petty larcenists last week and subsequently held to the grand jury "told on" those who are charged with gambling. Their arrests followed. Their preliminary hearing was postponed by Justice Taylor today until tomorrow. It is alleged that they were playing games of chance for money, in violation of the statutes of the state and the city ordinances. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, January 11, 1916, page 2 BROWN'S
SODA FOUNTAIN TO BE OPENED TODAY
"Brown's," one of the most up-to-date and sanitary soda fountain
establishments in the state, with Mr. and Mrs. Ed G. Brown as
proprietors, was opened this morning to the public at 8 o'clock. All
dishes, delicacies and confections found in any high-class catering
emporium will be served, with a cigar store adjunct.
The equipment of the place is modern in every respect, with especial attention paid to sanitation. The public serving fountain is of mahogany and Italian marble. The indirect system of lighting is used. The tea room, with accommodations for ladies, is finished in old ivory and the booths filled with India reed seats. The chairs and table in this department are the same. A beautifully appointed telephone booth is also provided in this department. There are large booths for tea parties and other social functions. The secondary decorative colors are brown throughout. In outfitting the place the artistic has been kept in mind. Cut glass and Rogers Bros. silver is used in the service. Attention will be paid to the convenience of lady patrons. The mixing and preparation work will be in charge of Otto Jeldness, who is experienced in this line, and will be prepared to serve all new seasonal dishes as given to the public by the United Confection and Caterer's Association. "Brown's," the latest business addition to Medford, represents an investment of $5000. Medford Mail Tribune, February 22, 1916, page 3 BROWN'S
Then it was known as Brown's. And it was a good sort of place, at that.
There was rich mahogany and plate glass mirrors and a shaded air of
intimate exclusiveness, but no one thereabouts seemed particularly
joyous or happy or proud of themselves. An opaque screen shut out the
sunlight, and now and then some over-indulgent customer had to be
carried out or taken to the hospital or the jail just around the corner.
And now it is known as Brown's. The opaque screen has been removed, the mahogany bar has been replaced by white enamel and wicker, birds are singing in the flood of sunshine, and everyone seems happy and joyous and contented. The prohibition law has done considerable for Brown's. Medford Mail Tribune, March 12, 1916, page 4 ESTES ARRESTED; EIGHTY GALLONS OF
BOOZE CONFISCATED
The most important bootlegging arrests of the summer were made by three
special liquor officers of the county on the Pacific Highway up in the
Siskiyous late Wednesday night. In the car of Rankin Estes, well-known
Medford man and proprietor of the Oaks pool and card hall on Front
Street, was found 14 cases of whisky, and in another car driven by a
Portland man who refuses to give his name was found 13½
cases of
whisky. Altogether about 80 gallons of whisky.The arrests were followed by a raid this morning on Estes' pool hall by Sheriff Jennings and deputies, who arrested two men connected with the place and after a thorough search carried away as evidence a small quantity of liquor. There is a mystery about the so-called Portland prisoner. He refuses to give his name or other information about himself. The car he was driving is a Chalmers Six, and bears the state license number 29118. The owner of this number is registered as Z. L. Dimmick of Grants Pass. County Prosecutor Roberts and the officers are still investigating the alleged bootlegging operations this afternoon. Mr. Roberts says that other arrests will probably follow. It is claimed by the county authorities and police that Estes has been in the bootlegging business ever since the prohibition law went into effect, but that they were never able to find sufficient evidence heretofore to cause his arrest. It is further claimed that Estes has made numerous bootlegging trips to Hornbrook, one of which was last Monday night. Made by Special Officers.
The arrests of Estes and the Portland man were made about midnight last
night by Special Officers John B. Wimer, W. J. Carpenter and R. C.
Porter, all of Ashland, and who formerly constituted the police force
of that city. Sheriff Jennings and Paul Anderson, his deputy, were also
on the mountain, but were some distance away watching for another
suspected case.Estes and the Portland man came along in their cars together, but claim that they were not working in partnership. The Portland man is said to be a stranger here. The prisoners and confiscated liquor were brought to this city. The charge against each was that of illegally bringing liquor into the state. The Portland man said that he would be unable to furnish bail in any amount, and when the bail for Estes was set at $2,500 the latter declared that he would rather be imprisoned than furnish it. Objects to City Jail.
The officers were about to lock the men in the city prison, but Estes
objected so strenuously to bring locked in such a filthy place and
demanded that he and the other prisoner be taken to the county jail,
that the officers, especially as the men were state prisoners, had to
accommodate them.They were locked up in the county jail and will be arraigned, by order of County Prosecutor Roberts, before Justice of the Peace Taylor this afternoon. The prisoners for reasons best known to themselves did not want to be arraigned today, although each claims he does not want to be represented by an attorney. After County Prosecutor Roberts had conferred this morning with Sheriff Jennings and the arresting officers the sheriff went before Justice Taylor and swore out a search warrant for Estes' pool hall. Then he and deputies Anderson and Leslie Stansell searched the place and found a small quantity of whisky. "Guess they were just about out of stock," remarked Sheriff Jennings later, "and lots of the boys had to go thirsty this forenoon." Employee Arrested.
Following the raid Prosector Roberts swore out warrants for the arrest
of Estes, W. J. George, a clerk in the pool hall, and Harvey E. Wilcox,
who runs a barber shop in the hall. Later the prosecutor and sheriff
became convinced that Wilcox had nothing to do with the alleged
bootlegging operation and he was released. George, when arraigned
before Justice Taylor, pleaded not guilty and his bail was set at $500,
and his hearing for 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.The arresting warrant charged Estes and George with maintaining on August 30 a common nuisance known as the Oaks pool hall and in violation of the law by keeping whisky for sale therein. Estes will also be arraigned on this charge this afternoon. Efforts will be made by the county to have the place suppressed. Mayor Gates several weeks ago at a council meeting also threatened to have the place suppressed on account of gambling complaints, but nothing ever came of his declaration. Medford Mail Tribune, August 30, 1917, page 6 As a result of a serious automobile accident Saturday night at the foot of the Blackwell Hill on the Pacific Highway between Gold Hill and Central Point, six well-known Medford people were injured, the most seriously being Edward G. Brown, part owner of Browns' tobacco store and pool and billiard hall, who suffered a fractured skull. "Ed G. Brown Is Badly Hurt in Auto Smash-Up," Medford Mail Tribune, May 10, 1920, page 6 BROWN
AND BROWN TO OPEN UP THEIR NEW HALL SAT.
Brown
and Brown will open their enlarged billiard and pocket billiard parlors
to the public Saturday, Sept. 18, and Medford now boasts one of the
most complete and commodious establishments of its kind on the Pacific
coast. The improvement and equipment represents an investment of about
$5000. The lower floor will be devoted exclusively to billiards, with
five tables, and the upper floor will be equipped with ten pocket
billiard tables. A feature of the enlarged business will be a reading
and writing room for men, a new idea, adopted recently by similar
businesses throughout the land. The floors are laid with linoleum
throughout, and the present quarters at Main and Front Street will be
enlarged to accommodate the growing business. A line of articles for
men, complete in every detail, will be carried, and special effort made
to maintain a clean and "clubby" atmosphere. It is announced by the
proprietors that no minor will be allowed, without the written consent
of both parents, and that the ancient alibi of customers called by
telephone that "I'm not here" is null and void. [The] Browns state that
the called will either answer, or the callee advised that he is on the
way to the street.
It is the intention of the Browns to conduct their new place along the lines of healthy amusement, and believe that their investment is justified by the new conditions. Three telephones will be installed to dispense information of any nature to the public. Medford Mail Tribune, September 17, 1920, page 5 Ed. Brown is another of the local business men who are evincing great faith in the future growth of Medford and this district. He has rented the room recently vacated by Lyons & Hale on North Front Street, and will extend his present cigar store and resort to include that space, making it by far the largest establishment of its kind in southern Oregon. Other improvements recently completed by Mr. Brown include extensive remodeling on the second floor, where he has made comfortable apartments for himself and Mrs. Brown and a number of up-to-date suites for bachelors. Jackson County News, September 17, 1926, page 12 FRONT STREET BITTERS BARS HIT BY RAIDS
As the result of a carefully planned dry raid campaign, led by federal
officers, nearly 20 arrests have been made in and near Medford since
Monday, with the possibility of more this week. The raids began Monday
afternoon in the Forest Creek section with the arrest of six local men,
three of whom are proprietors of soft drink establishments on Front
Street.
It is possible the federal government may institute padlock proceedings against the Idle Hour, Estes and Pastime pool halls on grounds of being public nuisances. Rankin Estes, Phil Rinehart, proprietor of the Pastime, W. Taylor, bartender, and Archie Sutherland and Harold Sutherland of the Idle Hour are accused of selling bitters by the drink and for beverage purposes. Taylor and Harold Sutherland are in the county jail, and the others are at liberty pending preliminary hearings scheduled to be held this afternoon. The sale of bitters and other medicines containing alcohol in small quantities as stimulants is prohibited by federal law and in the state is prohibited as the result of the recent passage of a law restricting the sale by only licensed drug stores. Medford
Mail Tribune, May 8, 1929, page 3
Brown's
Brown's opened for business in 1909 with three employees. They also
have grown with the city until now they have 14 employees and have
added new departments as the business has grown.
Under the management of Ed Brown, this establishment has become one of southern Oregon's most popular recreation places, where billiards and pool may be enjoyed in an atmosphere of clean respectability. Every possible step has been taken by Mr. Brown to provide a strictly high-class recreation hall for those who enjoy "the gentleman's game." Brown's coffee shop has won a wide patronage because of tasty foods and excellent service. In the same establishment is a soda fountain, department for the smoker, a barber shop and a shoe shining parlor, as well as a room for those who wish a friendly game of cards. Billiard tournaments are frequently staged at Brown's, and many nationally known cue artists have appeared in exhibition matches there. Medford Mail Tribune, September 29, 1930, page 8 No, They’re Not Extinct! Marble Corner Has
Shades of John Barleycorn! Of all things, to discover an old-fashioned
bar rail which has seen service through the wettest days of American
history--the dark ages, according to prohibitionists.Last Remaining Southern Oregon Brass Rail Naturally, this novelty--for a real, genuine dyed-in-the-sawdust bar rail IS a novelty despite the return of 3.2--is here in Jacksonville, once one of the hardest-drinking towns on the Pacific Coast, but always one which could carry her liquor well. The Marble Corner, never closed, but slightly worn since the advent of prohibition some years ago, proudly extends its brass rail towards the pedal extremities of imbibers just as it did years ago. The same rail, even. Although the beer, and beer alone, served over the counter may be a bit off-color from the product dispensed earlier, nevertheless Harold Reed, now bartender instead of soda jerker, can truthfully say there's no adulteration to the brass rail--or the wooden, waist-high rail which extends from the bar above it--ostensibly to keep the bar flies at a respectful distance from the free lunch which reappeared with the advent of legal beer a few weeks ago. The same fixtures, the same swinging doors, the same bock signs grace the historic spot where many a now-famous whistle has been wetted. Owned by Tom Reed, and actively managed by his nephew Harold since Tom was stricken with disease a few months back, the Marble Corner still thrusts its marble terrace onto the main intersection of the old town, and its outer doors of solid panels still swing with the inviting snap of old. Inside, separating the barroom from the inner domain where card tables, an old-fashioned iron stove and many gaboons hold forth, are two more swinging doors of the louvered, waist-high type now seen only in the movies. But, like in everything else historically and socially, Jacksonville deals only in the real thing, and its saloons are no exception. Having been tamed for years by the "abolishment" of strong drink by the drys of the nation, the Marble Corner's business had dwindled to a mere handful of afternoon loungers escaping the summer's heat outside, or basking their shins during the winter cold. Soda pop, candy bars and playing cards have comprised the stock in trade of the landmark till the New Deal came about early this year and beer was put back on a legal business. So now, guzzling of the foamy amber fluid has moved back to town from the hills and woods nearby and the Marble Corner is finding its lost glory and financial solvency returning gradually but surely. And, should the expected legalization of spirituous liquors return, the Marble Corner’s industry will become completely rehabilitated. In the meantime, however, many townsmen casually saunter up to the familiar bar, lift one foot gravely, pant once or twice to express their thirst and bawl out in authoritative tones "a couple of schooners for two damn good men." Although the old feeling of comradeship and conviviality has returned to the ghost of former drys, drunkenness is still just one of the dead memories, for Uncle Sam's vow that 3.2 is non-intoxicating has proved correct. Jacksonville Miner, June 9, 1933, page 1 Seven 'Ask for Louie' Dens Near Medford
A brief survey this week disclosed the well-known fact there are seven
so-called speakeasies in and around Medford, ranging all the way from
semi-respectable, well-managed places to dirty hovels of filth and
vice, where victims have been known to be drugged, robbed, and thrown
out when they have been cleaned.At least five of these establishments maintain women of disreputable character, according to information, and serve home brew under 3.2 beer labels. All serve moonshine, of varying quality, and minors have been patronizing practically all the houses. One interesting sidelight came following the death of one man who was returning from a roadhouse when the proprietor of the establishment approached a Medford newspaper office with the request that the name of his place be deleted from the news--the unfavorable publicity was ruining his business! The law, today, is unable to touch any of these places unless some private citizen is willing to swear to a public nuisance complaint. Jacksonville Miner, October 27, 1933, page 1  January 5, 1934 Medford News BEER SIGNS TO CONTAIN ONLY VAGUE
MENTION
SALEM,
Ore., Sept. 12.--(AP)--The only manner in which beer retailers may make
known the sale of such beverage through the medium of signs in front of
their establishments, in the future, will be by displaying one sign
bearing the words "Licensed Dispenser," the Oregon State Liquor
Commission decided at its meeting here.
The sign will be furnished by the commission and may be displayed on the door or window of the establishment conducted by the licensee. Any other signs indicating the sale of liquor will not be tolerated. This step was taken by the commission to put a stop to anti-beer sign regulation by the display of such phrases as "We sell it but can't spell it," "Suds for the thirsty" and other such signs. The commission further ruled that no advertisement for the sale of alcoholic liquors over 14 percent alcohol by volume, by the medium of newspapers, periodicals or other publication, should give the location of or mention any Oregon liquor control store or agency. George Neuner, attorney for the commission, declared that the next legislature should enact a law forbidding women under 21 years of age to work in a beer-dispensing establishment. Medford Mail Tribune, September 12, 1934, page 2 SCHUSS VINTAGE ADDS SERVICES
Opening
Wednesday at the corner of Front and Main in the Nash Hotel bldg. is
the Schuss Vintage company, expanded to include a coffee shop and bar,
where breakfasts, steak dinners, sandwiches and drinks will be served,
according to Victor Marshall, manager.
The Schuss Vintage will feature fine steak dinners, with particular attention given to selection of best quality steaks. The meals will be served in the booths at the back of the new shop. The same fine line of domestic and imported champagnes and wines will be carried that have made the Schuss Vintage company outstanding, Marshall said. The Bisceglias Bros. wines are featured. A new mahogany bar has been installed, and Blitz' famous Milwaukee beer will be served. The Schuss Vintage has installed a silver-lined liquid Zahm system of dispensing tap beer, where the beer does not go through coils but is dispensed from silver-lined kegs, insuring the finest in uniformity and cleanliness. The Zahm system was demonstrated at the Chicago Worlds' Fair and received wide acclaim. "The Schuss Vintage with its new services will be first class and up to date," Marshall said, "as the wine store has been in the past. We have booths where the ladies can drop in during an afternoon's shopping for refreshments and where they will feel at home at all times." Marshall, as manager, will be assisted by Joe Harrell, assistant manager. The Nash Hotel building has been extensively remodeled during the past few months, and the Schuss Vintage, in taking over the corner location, has completed the remodeling. There are new fixtures throughout the new shop, making the shop one of the most modern in the city. Since opening in Medford the Schuss Vintage store has enjoyed a continually increasing patronage, due to the fine quality of wines sold and the courteous service. Among the services given is helping customers to select the correct wines for their dinners and parties. Wines sold at the Schuss Vintage are guaranteed as to quality and age, and the addition of the coffee shop and bar will make the Schuss Vintage one of the most popular spots in the city. Medford News, May 7, 1937, page 3  May 7, 1937 Medford News BOHEMIAN CLUB BEER MADE OF BEST
PRODUCT
The
excellence of Bohemian Club beer, its uniform taste and its high
quality, are directly due to a combination of good materials and
experienced brewing, according to Elmer Hayes, of the Medford Bohemian
Club, where Bohemian Club is the only beer sold.
Bohemian Club beer was selected because Mr. Hayes believes it is the best beer, both from a health and taste standpoint, that is available on the market. Bohemian Club light export is brewed entirely from malted barley which gives it the best possible taste. The malting or sprouting of any grain modifies the starches which are completely fermented in finished beer, making it more easily digested and more healthful. If beer is drunk as a beverage, or with meals, as it should be, it is very healthful and naturally one wants the highest quality available. Tables and booths have been prepared for those who wish to sit and sip their glass, and the Bohemian Club is conducted with the utmost propriety at all times. Patrons of the Bohemian Club are assured of courteous service at all times, and everyone is welcome. Medford News, May 7, 1937, page 6 CARE OF BEER IMPORTANT TO GOOD
QUALITY
The
best beer in the world can be rendered tasteless and flat unless
properly served, but when a dealer has a high quality [beer] and
aerates it properly, it is an excellent beverage, according to E. F.
Hayes of the Bohemian Club.
The Bohemian Club has a cooling unit that holds 75 half-barrels and 100 cases. In this cooler, beer that comes from the brewery is cooled to the proper temperature before the keg is tapped. The beer is dispensed through specially built coils immersed in ice water, thus the beer enters the glass cooled to the taste. Each glass is sterilized after using. Besides the cooling system, perfect cleanliness is necessary in all the dispensing system, because beer deteriorates faster even than milk if it comes in contact in any way with filth. Even the air that goes into the keg as the beer is used out is filtered to insure perfect cleanliness. All dispensing equipment in the Medford Bohemian Club is sterilized daily. Mr. Hayes has had a lifetime of experience in handling beer and personally supervises the care of all beer and equipment used in the Bohemian Club. The volume of beer served at the Bohemian Club helps to maintain an even quality of beer because it has no time to go "flat" between the time the keg is tapped and it is empty. The Bohemian Club has a capacity of dispensing 25 barrels a day, which insures fresh kegs of beer at all times. The Medford Bohemian Club was established in November 1933 by Mr. Hayes and is owned and operated by him and his son, D. E. Hayes. In 1934 the bar was enlarged, due to the continually increasing patronage, and in 1936 the Bohemian Club took over the entire corner of the building, the space formerly occupied by Lawrence's Jewelry store, and added a complete stock of domestic and imported wines, lunch goods and cocktail supplies. Besides the choice domestic and imported wines, which includes the rare champagnes, the Bohemian Club features its own brand of wine, Bohemian Club brand, bottled especially for the Bohemian Club by the Eagle Vineyards of California under regulations of the California pure foods law. All the wines are guaranteed as to quality, age, purity and percent[age], and are sold exclusively in Medford by the Bohemian Club. Medford News, May 7, 1937, page 5 BROWN'S
CAFE TO BE MODERNIZED AT $10,000 COST
Improvements costing $10,000 will convert Brown's Cafe at 101 East Main
Street into a modern, streamlined restaurant, bar and recreation center
of attractive furnishings and appealing atmosphere.The remodeled establishment, now closed for alterations, will be reopened to the public in the near future. The place was purchased a few months ago by the Roxy Ann Investment Company. Al C. Leighton, vice-president of the company, is manager of the establishment. The exterior is being completely changed, a tile facing being used to attractive advantage with additional trim in mahogany. The interior is being practically rebuilt, with a new floor in a rear section being laid, partitions installed and new service rooms added. In addition the whole spacious interior is being redecorated. A new Brunswick-Balke bar is being installed to provide the latest improvement in serving beer. While continuous for a length of 50 feet, the bar will have two complete dispensing units so that two bartenders may work without crossing each other's path. There will be two direct-draw beer cabinets designed to be the last word in sanitation as they permit the beer to be drawn directly from the kegs instead of through coils, Mr. Leighton explained. The two dry-cold cabinets, each with a capacity of 40 cases of beer, will maintain the beer at any desired temperature. The back bar and arrangements under the dispensing bar will also be the most modern in design. The newest type lunch counter with 23 stools will be installed, with accessory cabinets, ice cream unit and soda fountain arranged for convenience and efficient service. All new kitchen equipment is being installed, and new silver and enamel ware has been purchased. The bar and lunch counter will be at the front, one opposite the other, the card room will be to the back and side, somewhat detached, and the pool and billiard room will continue in its present location at the extreme rear. Complete restaurant service will be available when the place is reopened. A club breakfast will be featured in the morning, a business man's lunch at noon. A la carte service and a special dinner will be available in the evening. The exterior will be bordered in neon light, with a large electric sign setting off the place. Medford Mail Tribune, December 14, 1941, page 16 NO BEER PARLORS ALLOWED
Major
Bean announced recently that no beer parlors would be allowed within
eight miles of the [Camp White] cantonment except in incorporated
cities. A couple of applications for licenses at Four Corners were
refused on this account.
Central Point American, February 12, 1942, page 1 BERT McDONALD NEW CASINO CLUB
OWNER
Bert McDonald recently bought the Casino Club at 17 South Front Street
and is open for business, he announced today. Mr. McDonald has been a
Jackson County resident for 25 years, and formerly operated the White
Star Inn, near Ashland. In addition to other club facilities at the
Casino, Mr. McDonald states that a restaurant operated in conjunction
is being run by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Helms, 615 Clark Street.
Medford Mail Tribune, October 4, 1944, page 3 JENSEN MOVING TO SO. FRONT
Jens Jensen, who has operated a billiard room, card room and beer
parlor on West Main, is moving his place of business to South Front,
next to the Cab Cafe, and expects to be open for business as soon as
plumbing fixtures can be secured.
Jensen was in his last location, in the Masonic Building, for 23 years, and prior to that was in business for 10 years where the Union Club is now located. In the light of continuous ownership, Jensen's Place was the oldest establishment of its kind in Medford. No announcement has been made as to proposed use of the space in the Masonic Building vacated by Jensen. Medford News, July 26, 1946, page 5 The city fire department was called out on a general alarm at 3 a.m. today to extinguish a fire in a beer parlor in the Merrick building [the Natatorium] on North Riverside Avenue, owned by Jack Moad. The fire was caused by an electric wire from the volume control in a juke box. The fire, confined to one room, caused considerable damage, burning out all of the inside of the parlor. No one was in the building at the time. "Early Morning Fire Destroys Business Room," Medford Mail Tribune, September 25, 1947, page 1  11
Clubs, Taverns All Ready for Liquor-by-the-Glass Monday
Eleven
Jackson County taverns and clubs will be legally licensed to start
serving drinks by the glass when the new liquor law becomes effective
Monday, according to the State Liquor Control Commission.
Others which have applied for licenses have been approved, but issuance of licenses are awaiting bonds. The establishments are: For Medford, Jackson Hotel, Medford Hotel, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Elks Club, Rogue Valley Country Club, and Veterans Club. In Ashland, Elks Club. For Central Point, Mon Desir Dining Inn. For Talent, The Tally-Ho. For Gold Hill, O.K. Pastime and The Dardanelles. The commission cautioned applicants that drinks may not be sold until authority to do so has been received direct from the commission. Sale of liquor by the drink does not change Oregon's status as a liquor monopoly control state, the commission said, and dispenser licensees may purchase bar stock only from the commission. The state tomorrow becomes the 17th monopoly control state to permit sale of liquor by the drink. At least 265 establishments throughout the state have so far been granted licenses, with 195 of them going to establishments serving the general public, and 70 to private clubs serving only members and guests. The law limits hours of sale to the period from 7 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. Medford Mail Tribune, May 10, 1953, page 1 Liquor on Sale Over Oregon Bars;
No Big Rush Told
By UNITED PRESS
Liquor went on sale over the bar in Oregon today for
the first time since saloon days.
The State Liquor Control Commission, acting on the mandate of the voters last November and of the 1953 Legislature, had licensed about 200 bars and cocktail lounges to sell liquor by the drink on opening day. Officials said the approved outlets were well spread throughout the state to give nearly every area a chance at the new service. Licenses To Total 760 The new law would permit a total of 760 liquor-by-the-drink licenses in the state, but the commission has managed to act on only a portion of the applications so far and some outlets said they would have to operate on letters of authorization for a few days until their actual licenses were issued. Although the sale of hard liquor directly to the customers by private business became legal at midnight last night, few outlets took advantage of the privilege until the opening of business today. No Big Business Rush Those who did sell drinks for an hour or so before closing time last night reported no big business rush. They expected that would come later. The new law has resulted in a rash of remodeling and redecoration in Oregon bars where customers previously had to bring their own liquor and pay for the mixing, storing and serving. Oregon will remain a "monopoly state," and dispensers will have to bring their stocks from state stores--at regular retail prices. ------
Early
indications today in Medford
were that liquor by the glass sales would be higher than under the old
system--at least until the newness wore off.The Jackson Hotel lounge reported that it had had about 50 customers before noon, which is about one-third more than usual for a Monday morning. The Medford Hotel lounge, which opened for business at 12 noon, reported a "rush" of about 25 persons, but everybody had cleared out not quite an hour later. Two more Jackson County establishments reported this morning that they had been approved and would operate under the new law. They were Tabu Dinner House, according to manager Alice Crowe, and the American Legion Club. The Legion Club will begin service Tuesday evening, and will be open thereafter from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. each day, according to officials. Medford Mail Tribune, May 11, 1953, page 1 Confused Bartenders Lag Behind
Orders on 1st Day
By UNITED PRESS Confused
bartenders and a confusion of prices for liquor-by-the-drink were in
evidence today following the first day of Oregon's new era of liquor
over the bar.
But there was nothing hazy about most customers' attitudes. Bars Crowded They flocked to the bars, and bartenders reported that during "cocktail hour" Monday--from 5 to 7 p.m.--most of the bars had standing room only. Daytime drinkers, however, appeared to be few. Bar operators generally considered the rush of business due to the novelty of being able to buy a drink directly from a bottle and the fact that only about half the state's expected 760 licenses were operating. Befuddled bartenders, many mixing their first drinks on a commercial basis, were at times far behind on customers' orders. Prices of bar whisky showed wide variations. Prices Vary In Portland, the low starting price for a bourbon and water was generally 35 cents. But the price for the seven-eighths of an ounce of liquor ranged from that low up to as high as 75 cents. But the confusion of the bartenders and prices and the novelty of a drink across the bar was expected soon to settle down after the more than 37 years that Oregon had been a dry state. Medford Mail Tribune, May 12, 1953, page 1 Business Names--The assumed business name Otto's Club has been retired by Chester W. Guches for himself and as administrator of the estate of Merle Guches, according to records on file in the Jackson County Clerk's office. The business name Otto's Tavern has been assumed by Fred Boggenstos and John DeManby. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, May 5, 1954, page 11 The Oregon Liquor Control Commission Friday ordered seven-day license suspensions for 21 licensees operating liquor outlets in Jackson County. The order followed a review of hearings held in Medford Jan. 22 and 23 in which the licensees were charged with making contributions to a candidate for political office or a political party in violation of Oregon liquor statutes. Forced to close their establishments for seven days will be Christian Schempp, operator of the Union Club; Harlan Syler, Sy's Place; Don Callahan, Siskiyou Lodge; Max A. Kulbe, Owl Cafe and Reliable Grocery; John DeMamy, Otto's Tavern; Harold Sutherland, Veterans Club; Dorence E. Hayes, Hayes Distributing Company; Leslie A. Wilson, Wilson Distributing Company; Merrill Osterhaudt, Highway Tavern; John Paul Hartsook, Barkley's Tavern; Thomas A. Dwyer Sr., Bohemian Club; Harold Straus, Tally Ho; Ed Colpitts, Pioneer Tavern; Ernest G. Childreth, Cook's Reception; Mrs. Myrtle Wilkinson, Mom's Hideaway; Bill Barnes, 90 and 9 Tavern; Kenneth G. Hamner, Holland Hotel; Alvin C. Leighton, Brown's Cafe; and Hugh Lappin, manager of Colony Restaurants Inc., doing business as the Tabu Dinner House. "Licenses Suspended for Seven Days for Tavern Operators," Medford Mail Tribune, March 3, 1957, page 1 A Friday night raid by Medford police officers and sheriff's deputies resulted in confiscation of three pinball machines and arrest of two bartenders and two tavern operators. Arrests were made after officers, dressed in plain clothes, played the pinball machines and collected cash over the counter for games they had won. Establishments involved in the raid were the Medford Hotel lounge, 406 West Main St., Medford; The Tavern, 43 South Front St., Medford; and the Talent Club, Talent. Arrested were Joseph Edward Stratman, Redding, Calif., bartender at the Medford Hotel lounge, who was charged with operating a game of chance; Lloyd Keller, 624 Valley View Drive, Medford, operator of The Tavern, charged with possessing and operating a game of chance; Sam Prough, owner of the Talent Club, charged with possessing, owning, operating and displaying a game of chance, and Charles Will Gleim, Talent, bartender at the Talent Club, charged with operating a game of chance. "Pinball Machines Confiscated; Four Arrested in Raids," Medford Mail Tribune, March 17, 1957, page 1 Riot Involves 100 Persons Near
Club in Medford Sunday
Medford's
police department, the sheriff's office and fire department joined
forces Sunday morning to quell a riot involving more than 100 persons
at the 21 Club, 1909 North Riverside Ave.
Several police officers were roughed up during the melee, which started when two officers tried to break up a fight. There were no reported injuries. One man, Carl Gilbert Dusenbury, 22, of 1906 Hazel St., was arrested at the scene of the riot, and more arrests may be forthcoming, according to Police Chief Charles P. Champlin. The riot was of short duration, from 2:18 to 2:40 a.m. Explosive Situation Chief Champlin said it was a "real explosive situation" and "could have been much worse." He attributed the riot to "mob psychology" and "excessive drinking" on the part of much of the crowd, most of them early Sunday morning patrons of the tavern. The riot started when officers Richard Hamilton and S. R. Reese attempted to break up a fight at the club. Officer Reese said a large crowd was gathered around two men who were fighting. He was able to get one of the men to the police car without incident, but the second man refused to come. The man backed off with a belt wrapped around his hand, Reese said, and Reese tackled him, forcing him up against the side of a parked car. Several persons then grabbed him, Reese said, and the fight was on. Reinforcement were requested, and several sheriff's deputies, eight police officers and two pumpers from the fire department responded. Several police officers were roughed up and had their shirts nearly torn off. Officer Richard Hurner was hit in the face by one of the rioters, and his glasses were broken. Officer Dennis Perkins, who was in plain clothes, but had a badge on his shirt, said he saw Dusenbury draw back his fist during the melee to start to strike one of the officers, and he (Perkins) grabbed him by the neck and threw him to the ground. Perkins said he did it in a manner "not to hurt him, but to restrain him." Dusenbury is believed to have been one of the instigators of the riot, and, according to one officer, he was "cursing at the police and yelling for the crowd to get us." Rioters Handcuffed Police at first had four of the rioters handcuffed and in patrol cars, but someone gave an order to release them. Chief Champlin said today he is still trying to find out where the order came from. Champlin emphasized, however, that the "main thing is to break up" the riot and "not wanting to arrest a lot of people." The chief said he talked to Dusenbury this morning, and he was "very definitely" sorry about the incident and blamed the whole thing on "too much drinking." The two pumpers from the fire department were not used at the riot, because, according to officers, when the crowd saw them it quickly dispersed. Dusenbury was sentenced 30 days in jail each on charges of disorderly conduct and interfering with duties of a police officer. He appeared in municipal court this morning. Medford Mail Tribune, August 22, 1960, page 1 Police Impound Pinball Machines
Medford city police, with the assistance of state police, confiscated
four pinball machines in raids last night on three Medford taverns and
a pool hall.
The machines were impounded after state policemen, dressed in plain clothes, had received payoffs after winning on the machines in each of the establishments. One machine each was confiscated from The Spot tavern, 17 South Riverside Ave.; Otto's Tavern, 39 South Front St.; Foss' Billiards, 415 East Main St.; and the Hi-Way Tavern, 12 North Riverside Ave. Police said charges will be brought against the employees who made the payoffs at each of the establishments. The raids were made between 9 and 10 p.m. yesterday. The employees at each of the establishments who made the payoffs, police said, are Ruby Dell Crandall, 678 Mae St. at The Spot tavern; Melvin Thomas Rotan, 840 North Riverside Ave., at Otto's Tavern; Robert Otis Greb, Eagle Point, at Foss' Billiards; and Larry Clinton Smith, 204 Vancouver Ave., at the Hi-Way Tavern. District Attorney Thomas Reeder said this morning that charges were to be filed in district court this afternoon. Medford Mail Tribune, December 30, 1960, page 1 Transfer of License for Tavern
Voted by Medford Council
Removal of one of the last of the Front St. taverns
was assured by action of the Medford city council last night.
The group, despite the protests of a "stirred-up" downtown businessman, approved the transfer of the liquor license for Otto's Tavern from 39 South Front St. to a new location at 2940 North Pacific Highway. Charles Burton Broomfield, proprietor of the tavern, was represented last night by Medford lawyer Joel B. Reeder, who said his client's lease at the Front St. location will expire Nov. 1, and that its operation would close Oct. 15. But George Lewis, owner of Rogue Travel Service, 111 East Eighth St., urged the council the "eliminate" the tavern rather than transfer its location. Should Be Eliminated "Front Street has been a pig sty for years," Lewis charged, "and you shouldn't sweep it under the rug. You should eliminate it entirely." Lewis, whose business is located about a half-block away from Otto's Tavern, claimed the proprietors "haven't done a decent job." He said he has had to call the police at least once a week about things "these dregs of humanity have done." He said he was at complete variance with the city police report, which had found no reason to recommend against the transfer. "The proprietors will run a poor establishment," he predicted. "Their patrons have ruined my business for five years." Reeder replied that the new North Pacific Highway location would "not be objectionable," He pointed out that there will be "no close grouping of taverns," and that the closest similar operation would be about one-quarter mile away. "As long as there is a demand for this kind of operation, and as long as it is approved by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, it should be continued," he stated. Police Capt. Clyde C. Fichtner, in answer to councilmen's questions, said that taverns were more of a problem when they were "concentrated" in one area, such as Front St. Mayor James Dunlevy agreed that "decentralization will help minimize the problem." The vote to permit the transfer of the license was unanimous. Medford Mail Tribune, September 20, 1963, page 1 Last revised June 5, 2024 |
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