Wm. Egan, recently from Goose Lake, is building a livery stable, and will soon be ready for business.
Ashland Tidings, December 21, 1883, page 3


    Wm. Egan, of Medford, has sold his livery stables in that place to Messrs. Llewellyn & Lynch, who recently came out from Kansas, receiving for the real estate and entire livery outfit $3,000. Mr. Egan is now in Ashland, and may possibly conclude to locate here.
"Brevities," Ashland Tidings, October 17, 1884, page 3


    SOLD OUT--Frank Lewellen has sold out his interest in the Medford livery stable to Ed Worman, a newcomer from the East, for $2,000 and will give possession on the 16th inst. Mr. Lewellen has not yet decided on the business he will follow from now on.
Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, November 14, 1885, page 3




    UNION LIVERY STABLE. Edwin Worman, Proprietor, 7th and B streets. This business was started six years ago, and does a large trade. The stables are eighty feet square and afford accommodations for a large number of horses. Mr. Worman does a livery, feed and sale business, his stock of buggies, carriages, saddle horses, etc., being unsurpassed. Horses are boarded by the day, week or month and cared for by experienced hostlers. This gentleman also runs the daily stage to Jacksonville. He came here from Nebraska and has achieved the success of which
he is worthy.
P. W. Croake, The Rogue River Valley, "The Italy of Oregon," Glass & Prudhomme, Portland, Oregon. Undated, written March 1891.


    There was a large-sized business transfer here this week. Ed. Worman, for many years the pioneer livery stable man at this place, sold out to F. M. Mingus, who took charge on Monday. The consideration, $5000, included everything. Worman, when he settles his business affairs, will go east. Frank Mingus is a son of C. Mingus, and is an enterprising and pushing man who will conduct the livery business in an accommodating and prompt manner. As Medford is a good point for the livery business he should do well.
"Medford Items," Valley Record, Ashland, October 4, 1894, page 3


    For ten long years the Union Livery Stables, of Medford, and Ed. Worman have been as one. But the ties which have bound the two have been severed, and Frank Mingus has taken up the business where Mr. Worman let go--a feat accomplished by Mr. Mingus purchasing the entire outfit, consisting of twenty-one head of horses, seven hacks, six buggies, all harness, robes and the whole business complete, including the stables and the three lots upon which they stand; the consideration being $5000. Mr. Mingus has a hole heap of hustle in his makeup, and if he properly utilizes it there is no good reason why he should not make several honest dollars. Mr. Worman has made a goodly sum in the business, and his retiring from it is purely because of his desire to rest from the cares incident there to and--as the boys tell--loan his dollars, of which he has accumulated several, at least. Another spring Mr. Worman expects to go east for a brief stay.
"News of the City," Medford Mail, October 5, 1894, page 3




    Dick Besse has purchased an interest in the Williams Bros. Union Livery Stables, the style of the new firm being Williams & Besse. The new combination does not in any way detract from the general popularity of the Union stables, but instead adds much to it that would tend to strengthen. Dick is a favorite with pretty nearly everybody and is a cracking good liveryman. Williams Bros. have built up a splendid business since coming to Medford--all of which has been well deserved. The new firm has added to its always good teams by purchasing from D. T. Lawton his fine Altamont driving team, said to be the best all-'round roadsters in the valley.
"News of the City," Medford Mail, October 2, 1896, page 7


    Last Friday catalogued another business change in Medford, E. P. Orser, of this place, having purchased an interest in Williams Bros. livery stable, and the business will hereafter be conducted under the firm name of Williams & Orser. Since Mr. Orser has been a resident of Medford he has proven himself to be an honest and upright gentleman, and The Mail feels justified in saying that any confidence reposed in Mr. Orser will not be misplaced--and the same can be said of Mr. Williams.
"News of the City," Medford Mail, February 5, 1897, page 7


    I. A. Mounce has sold his livery stock, consisting of horses, harness and buggies, to Messrs. Williams & Childers, which gentlemen are now conducting the business as heretofore and at the "New Brick Stable." By the last purchase is consolidated the livery business of Medford. Where formerly there were three livery stables there is now but one, and this one of gigantic proportion. Under the new regime there is brought together a stable filled with the best driving horses in Southern Oregon. There are thirty-five horses in the three barns and about thirty carriages. Medford can truthfully boast of the best livery turnouts in Oregon.
"A Grist of Local Haps and Mishaps," Medford Mail, April 30, 1897, page 7


    John Compton and Del. Terrill of the Union Livery Stables at Medford have been in town several times during the week. They are doing a lively business in that line.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 17, 1898, page 3




    John Compton has disposed of his interest in the Union Livery Stables to Emil DeRoboam of Jacksonville and Ned Orser, and has returned to his farm at Lake Creek.
"Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 5, 1899, page 2


    Emil DeRoboam, proprietor of the Union Livery Stables, is fitting out his livery stock in splendid shape. He is making many repairs on old rigs and adding several new ones, also putting in new driving horses. Mr. DeRoboam is a man of business--a fact which is noticeable everywhere about the stables.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, May 25, 1900, page 7


    E. B. Jennings, of Table Rock, has purchased the Union Livery Stable from Emil DeRoboam. Mr. Jennings will add several new rigs to the stable and will put in a number of fresh horses, and those horses now in the barn which have been worked down will be put out to pasture for a few weeks. Mr. Jennings is a jolly good fellow and a friend to pretty nearly everybody--and a hustler, all of which are adjuncts necessary in the makeup of a successful liveryman. The Mail hopes success will always be with him in his new venture.
"Additional Local Items," Medford Mail, July 20, 1900, page 2


    E. B. Jennings, the new proprietor of the Union Livery Stables, is unquestionably a well-qualified liveryman and is doing a cracking good business. He is making many changes about the stables--remodeling and cleaning up generally. He has also added several new driving horses to his already large number of drivers, and best of all he has put in pasture several head of worked-out animals--giving them a needful rest. Mr. Jennings also keeps his rigs in splendid repair.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, August 10, 1900, page 7


    E. B. Jennings has purchased the Dr. Pickel residence, now occupied by Mrs. L. J. Sears, consideration $1000. The dwelling is very suitably situated for Mr. Jennings, being near the Union Livery Stables, of which he is proprietor. Possession of the property will be given within thirty days, when Mr. Jennings will occupy the residence with his family, who now reside on the farm over at Table Rock.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, August 24, 1900, page 7


    R. S. Lane, of Roseburg, has purchased an interest in the Union Livery Stables from E. S. Jennings--and the two will continue the business under the firm name of Jennings & Lane. Mr. Lane is a very fine gentleman and a good business man, and there is no good reason why the hitherto big business of the stables should not continue--and increase--under the new management and added assistance of Mr. Lane. Mr. Lane has also invested some money in Medford real estate--and may become the possessor of more.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, November 23, 1900, page 7


    E. B. Jennings has sold a half interest in the Union Livery Stable to S. R. Lane, lately of Douglas County.
"Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 26, 1900, page 3


    Last week these columns said that S. R. Lane, of Roseburg, had purchased a half interest in the Union Livery Stable, from E. B. Jennings. This week we are telling you that he has sold out again--to Mr. Jennings. It was like this:--The purchase was made conditioned that if Mr. Lane could make the purchase of certain real estate here the deal was a go with Mr. Jennings, but if he could not the Jennings deal was off. Mr. Lane was unable to secure the real estate--hence the sequel--Mr. Jennings is alone again. Later--Here is another hence: M. F. Cown, of Oregon City, has bought a half interest in the stables--and the firm is now Jennings & McCown.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, November 30, 1900, page 7


    The firm of Jennings & Lane, which has been conducting the Union Livery Stables, was dissolved a short time since. E. B. Jennings will continue the business. He is in California at present.
"Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 13, 1900, page 3


    About the first of the present month E. B. Jennings, one of the proprietors of the Union Livery Stable in this city, boarded the northbound train, saying he was going to Myrtle Creek to look after some mining interests. It has since transpired that he had misappropriated the sum of $123, and that a warrant for his arrest on a charge of larceny by bailee is now in the hands of Sheriff Orme, who is endeavoring to locate his present whereabouts. The warrant was issued at the instigation of W. Cramer, of Myrtle Creek. Jennings, our reporter is told, acted as an agent for Mr. Cramer, for the purchase of some wheat. He shipped him one carload and a few days later notified him that he had another carload ready for shipment upon receipt of the money to pay for same. Mr. Cramer forwarded him the money, $243, which he claims Jennings appropriated to his own use. The last seen of Jennings was in Portland, where he is said to have stated that he was going to St. Paul upon business connected with the Southern Pacific railroad. The information against him was wired to the Portland police, but they have been unable to locate him. It is thought that he has gone to Alaska.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, March 15, 1901, page 7


    McCown & Jennings, the Union liverymen, are doing a good business and generally satisfying the traveling public.
Medford Enquirer, April 27, 1901, page 5


    Messrs. McCown and Jennings, the energetic proprietors of the Union Livery Stables, are doing a good business. Prompt and courteous, always vigilant in their efforts to accommodate the traveling public, they have become deservedly popular.
"Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 16, 1901, page 5


    M. F. McCown has purchased Mrs. E. B. Jennings' interest in the Union livery stables, and is now sole proprietor.
Medford Mail, June 21, 1901, page 3


    M. F. McCown has sold the horses and rigs of the Union Livery Stables to Messrs. Fox & Good, the Ashland liverymen, who took possession of the stables Tuesday.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, August 16, 1901, page 6


    The Union Livery Stables are now under the management of H. J. Mattoon and Wm. Fox, late of Ashland, Messrs. McCown and Jennings having retired.
"Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 22, 1901, page 2


    H. J. Mattoon is the gentleman who is in charge of the Union Livery Stables, which were purchased last week by Mr. Fox, of Ashland. He tells that things about the place were pretty badly run down, but says Mr. Fox will make over all the rigs that are worth repairing and will add many new ones. He will also put in several head of new horses and will keep everything about the place in first-class shape. Mr. Mattoon is a liveryman of experience and proposes to do everything the right way and treat every customer square.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, August 23, 1901, page 7


    The Medford livery stables have consolidated and are now run under one management. The brick stables [i.e., the Nash] are closed and are only used for storage rooms, all business being done at the Union barns.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, October 4, 1901, page 7


    The owner of the Union Livery Stable property was ordered to connect the vehicle washing apparatus with the sewer.
"City Council Proceedings," Medford Mail, February 7, 1902, page 6


    The proprietors of the Union Livery Stables have a crew of men at work putting new flooring in the Nash Livery Stable and making divers other improvements. On the 15th inst. they will open this barn and run it in connection with their other stables.
"Additional Local," Medford Mail, April 4, 1902, page 6


    The proprietors of the Union Livery Stables have taken ten of their reserve horses from the pastures and now have them in their brick stables, fitting them for the summer work. These gentlemen have also put in several new rigs--bought from Mitchell, Lewis & Staver Co.
"Additional Local," Medford Mail, April 18, 1902, page 6


    Wm. Beckley, of Oakland, Oregon, was in Medford this week looking over the business situation. He was very favorably impressed with the city and is now figuring on the proposition of buying an interest in the Union Livery Stable.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, April 25, 1902, page 6


    The Union Livery Stable has about served its usefulness, and ere many years a new stable will, presumably, be erected on the lots. Here is a grand opportunity for an architect to do some good work.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, August 8, 1902, page 7


    Fox & Good, who have been conducting the Union Livery Stables in Medford, on Saturday sold out to Chas. E. Tull, acting for Cox & Scott. The new proprietors are well and favorably known, already being engaged in the same business.
"Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 10, 1902, page 4


    There were some changes in the livery business in Medford this week. Fox & Goode have transferred the Union Livery Stables and the lease of the Nash brick barn to Chas. E. Tull, acting for D. T. Cox, and the latter has sold his interest in the C Street stables to James Scott. It is the understanding that Mr. Scott will lease the brick barn on D Street and will continue the business of the C Street stables at that point, while Mr. Cox will hold forth at the Union stables.
Medford Mail, December 12, 1902, page 2


    True Cox is now proprietor of the Union Livery Stables, which means they will be run in a first-class manner and for the accommodation of the public. Don't forget True when you want a rig.
Medford Enquirer, December 13, 1902, page 5


    The passing away of a landmark is what's going to happen in Medford one of these days. The initial move in this passing act was made on Monday of this week when F. K. Deuel purchased from Mrs. Conrad Mingus the old Union Livery Stable property, corner of East Seventh and B streets. For years--since Medford was a yearling, or thereabouts, the Union Livery Stable has occupied this corner, and in those early days it had just as good a right to be there as did others of the few much less pretentious buildings a right to their preempted quarters, but conditions have changed in this blooming metropolis of ours, and those things which looked pretty good to the then-few inhabitants don't bear the earmarks of respectability required by the several thousand people who inhabit our town today. Then again this stable has been sort o' in the way for some time past--in the way of the advancement of other business in that locality. The purchase by Mr. Deuel of this property insures a removal of the old buildings and the erection of new ones thereon. The property is 75x140 feet in size, and the price paid for it was $9500.
    In January Mr. Deuel will go East, and before returning it is his intention to make a careful study of modern store architecture, and just so soon as weather will permit in the spring he will commence the construction of a three-story store building. The building will cover the entire corner and when completed will be occupied by
Messrs. Deuel & Kentner. This firm will occupy all three floors and will undoubtedly add other lines to their stock, but will not put in either groceries or hardware.
    The removal of these old buildings from this corner and the erection of new ones thereon is an act which will entitle Mr. Deuel to the sincere gratitude of our townspeople, especially those who live in East Medford or who have nearby business interests.
    I. L. Hamilton, the renter of the Union stables, has not decided where he will move his livery business, but he will, in all probability, buy property elsewhere and build.
Medford Mail, December 7, 1906, page 1


    I. L. Hamilton, proprietor of the Union Livery Stables, has purchased the E. Worman property, corner South B and Eighth streets, and which extends east to South A Street. Mr. Hamilton is now having plans drawn for a fine livery stable, which he will erect thereon.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, December 14, 1906, page 5



    C. O. Power, architect, in the employ of Perkins & Janney, is putting in long hours these days perfecting plans and specifications for a grand new livery barn for R. O. Duncan.
    The site for this structure is on Eighth Street, between Riverside Avenue and Bartlett Street. It will face on Bartlett Street and will extend east the full width of the block.
    The building will be 64x134 feet in size, built of lumber, but later will have a brick veneering on the outside. It will be two stories high and will have stabling room for 60 head of horses and a carriage room capable of accommodating 44 rigs and six or eight automobiles. The second story will afford room for 50 tons of loose hay or 100 tons of baled hay.
    Part of the second story will be used for a carriage and automobile room and will be reached with these vehicles by an elevator operated by an electric motor. There will be sleeping rooms for employees, a harness room and a toilet. Besides these, there will be the office and a nicely fitted up waiting room with lavatory and toilet for ladies.
    The cost of the building will be about $5000. The site, as described above, is just one block south of where the old Union Stables were located for so many years. This building, when completed, will be as convenient and imposing a structure as it is possible to make a structure for this use, and Mr. Duncan is entitled to a great amount of credit for his enterprise in putting up so good a building.
Medford Mail, August 21, 1908, page 5