It Ought to Pass.

Settling Up Fast.

MEDFORD SQUIBS.

We laid her away in the cold, cold, ground,
    With her hands so dimpled and white;
Oh, lonesome it is when we glance around,
    And see not our loved one in sight.

We weep all alone for the loved one gone,
    For we never can see her more;
She has left us all for a better home,
    On the beautiful, golden shore.

Her place at the table is vacant now,
    And empty her little chair;
No more sweet smiles steal over her brow,
    From under her golden hair.

But, when we go to that happy place,
    Where friends we hope to meet;
There will be the dear little face,
    With her smiles and dimples so sweet.

Medford, Or., Feb. 20, 1889.                             M. P. C.

DIED.

    J. R. Brinegar was at the county seat not long since.
    J. E. Drucks, one of our prominent citizens, visited Jacksonville this week.
    The M.E. Church, South, will hold a quarterly meeting at this place Saturday and Sunday.
    M. E. Beatty has been in Portland and Salem lately. He wants to be deputy collector of internal revenue under the new administration.
    You can always find the best of wines, liquors and cigars at the Railroad Saloon. Mr. Brous leaves nothing undone to please his customers.
    Our charter has been amended, so that town limits have been extended considerably and privilege given to make several necessary improvements.
    The M.E. Church of Medford have secured the temporary use of Howard's hall for the second and fourth Sundays of each month. At present they are conducting a protracted meeting in the hall with considerable success. Elder Peterson kindly gave way for them last Sunday night.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 28, 1889, page 3


    A. J. Weeks, who purchased the Standard mill property at Phoenix, which has laid idle so long, will turn it into a box and furniture factory.
    Dr. E. P. Geary, as will be seen under the head of "new this week," has opened up an office in Hamlin's Block and will be prepared to answer all calls for professional services. He recently performed a very successful operation in removing a cataract from the eye of Mrs. Rummell of Antelope. The doctor has a coast reputation as an oculist while he is unexcelled in general practice.
    Fred. Barneburg this week delivered the remainder of the stall-fed cattle which he bargained last fall to Sacramento, Cal. parties. They were a very fine lot of steers, sixty-four in number, and averaged over 1260 pounds per head. Owing to having contracted them last fall he did not suffer as some of our other local feeders did, by the decline in prices this spring.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 7, 1889, page 3


    W. H. Barr was up from Medford last Tuesday and reports business good in the town of booms.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 7, 1889, page 3

    The Boulon company will be here March 20th.
    Mrs. Frank Sutter has returned from Portland, where she has been quite sick.
    The public health is comparatively good, there being few cases of sickness now.
    The marshal is now the duly constituted night watch at a salary of $50 a month.
    H. U. Lumsden, who has been attending circuit court at Grants Pass, returned home.
    The county tax collector visited us last Friday and took away a considerable sum of money.
    A grand ball will be given at Medford by the proprietor of the Grand Central on May Day.
    Medford is getting more than her share of shows. Several snide ones [sic] have performed here lately.
    The board of trustees have purchased lot 5 in block 21, on which the new town hall will be built.
    Work on the flouring mill is progressing rapidly under the supervision of one of the proprietors, Jos. France.
    The city council will soon issue bonds with which to raise funds to make important public improvements.
    Strangers continue to be abundant, although the spring rush of immigrants has not commenced as yet.
    Medford is growing rapidly and spreading over a great deal of ground. Many buildings will be erected during 1889.
    Williams & Hemworth have formed a partnership and are canvassing the county for the sale of a fence-making machine.
    The school clerk found 358 children--207 males and 151 females--between four and twenty years of age in this school district.
    M. Purdin and his assistants are kept busy because they are first-class blacksmiths and turn out only the best of work.
    D. Landis, formerly of this precinct, is now at Sisson, Cal. He writes that Mount Shasta is covered with snow, and the foothills are also white.
    D. J. Lumsden, who was elected as a member of the board of trustees, failed to qualify, and J. W. Short has been appointed to fill the vacancy.
    D. T. Youngs, who has had much experience in grafting and budding, is in the Applegate section, accompanied by Isaac Woolf, on a business trip.
    The ditch leading from Bear Creek to this place, which will furnish our town with a fine supply of water, is nearly completed. It will prove of much benefit to our town.
    Our city council proposes building a brick town hall and invite specifications for it. It will be a neat, commodious building, such as will reflect credit on our growing city.
    Miss Susie M. West is prepared to fill orders for landscape, oil, pastel and crayon painting at reasonable rates. She is a first-class artist, never failing to give satisfaction.
    Mason Long, the "reformed gambler," who is now preaching morality for an admission fee everywhere, held forth at the Baptist Church on the evening of the 8th. We have not learned that he made many converts.
    Dr. S. Danielson was elected school director at the annual meeting held in this district, and M. S. Damon was reelected clerk. W. H. Barr and I. W. Thomas are the other directors.
    Dr. Adkins' fine brick building will soon be ready for occupancy. We learn that H. H. Wolters of the Monarch Saloon will occupy Childers' building as soon as Adkins & Webb vacate it.
    Chas. Nickell will in a few days plat his land, lying on the edge of Medford, and offer it for sale in five-acre tracts at reasonable rates. There is a large body of it and much of it is of superior quality.

Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 21, 1889 et seq., page 1

    Angle and Plymale's new brick building is looming up.
    Judge Walton preached in Howard's hall last Sunday.
    Elder M. Peterson will hold services in Medford next Sunday.
    Adkins & Webb have removed into their fine, new building.
    There were 227 pupils on the public school roll last month.
    Real estate transactions are numerous, notwithstanding the dull season.
    C. W. Skeel will supply the public with Glendale lumber in a short time.
    M. E. Beatty is being visited by his brother, who resides at Seattle, W.T.
    Jos. Johnson, late of California, will soon have his new residence on 8th Street ready for occupancy.
    Messrs. Oliver, Poe and Branhier have commenced the manufacture of pressed brick here.
    J. O. Johnson, lately from California, is the latest recruit to the ranks of the festive real estate agent.
    Rumor has it that Frank Kinley, late of Nebraska, will put up a planing mill at Medford in a short time.
    Nickell's addition to Medford will soon be on the market. It will be sold in 5-parcel tracts at reasonable figures.
    The members of the M.E. Church at Medford have begun operations which will end in giving them a handsome church building.
    The concert given by the W.B.F.M. Society last Sunday was a very pleasant event and duly appreciated by the many in attendance.
    The tasteful cottage of Mr. Kellogg, three miles from Medford, is almost finished and will be one of the most comfortable residences in the neighborhood.
    We are sorry to learn that M. E. Beatty, the popular real estate agent, is settling up his business, with the intention of going to Seattle, W.T.
    Henry Klippel, of Jacksonville, the well-known real estate agent, will conduct a branch office at Medford soon, having many bargains to offer.
    E. J. Smillie writes that he was compelled to leave Medford through no fault of his, and that he will settle all he owes. D. W. O'Donnell is settling his business.
    Everybody is going to the May Day Ball which will be given by the proprietor of the Grand Central at Howard's opera house. The best of music and supper will be provided, and everything done to ensure a first-class time.
    Follett & Fowler, the leading furniture dealers, have removed their large stock of goods to the building formerly known as Stanley hall, where they will be pleased to see their numerous customers.
    The livery stable formerly conducted by D. Payne, in the eastern portion of town, has been sold by G. H. Baker to a gentleman from California, who will open it in in a short time. The price paid was $1500.
    J. H. Whitman spent several days the past week in Salem and Roseburg, transcribing records of public land entries and school land sales. He will be furnished with monthly and weekly reports from the land office and from the clerk of School Land Commissioners hereafter.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 21, 1889, page 3

    RECEPTION COMMITTEE--W. I. Vawter, J. O. Johnson and Wm. Slinger.
    FLOOR MANAGERS--I. L. Hamilton, M. E. Beatty, R. T. Young, T. A. Harris and E. M. Furman.
    Grand March at 9 o'clock sharp.
    First-class music will be furnished by J. E. Taylor's Elite Orchestra, and a fine supper will be served at the Grand Central Hotel.

    Tickets, including Supper, $2.50.

    In every town along the railroad there are today dozens--yes, hundreds--of enquiring immigrants investigating the relative merits of this or that point as a place of residence or desirability as a business point, and almost every town is experiencing a revival of business resulting from the influx of new blood and new capital that is very gratifying to all concerned. Here in Jacksonville we know nothing of what is going on; not that we are without natural advantages, but because we are without railway connection with the overland road. When Jacksonville was virtually Jackson County every visitor to this section necessarily passed through the historic old town, and our fame went abroad throughout the world. Now, however, thousands go through the valley and admire its beauty who never even hear of the county seat, notwithstanding the fact that the land contiguous to town is the best in the state. This can all be readily changed by showing the proper degree of faith in our own resources, subsidizing a motor or cable railway and proving to the world that we are still alive. Let the first spike be driven in a continuous rail from here to the railroad, and the degree of interest which it would excite in the outside world would only be equaled by the enhancement of local values of real estate.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 28, 1889, page 3

    H. Flindt's new bakery is now in operation.
    Dr. Walter, the dentist, visits us now and then.
    Burb Brockway was in Roseburg last week on business.
    Our streets and sidewalks are being lengthened and improved.
    A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John W. Curry last week.
    Rev. G. W. Quimby is following his trade, that of a carpenter, here.
    B. C. Goddard, Jr., is still in California. His health is somewhat improved.
    Mr. Skeel is building a pretty residence here, which is almost completed.
    The Grand Central is now provided with a fine, large sample room for travelers.
    Remember the May Day ball at Howard's opera house. It will be a grand affair.
    David Brown and family of Roseburg have located permanently in Medford.
    The ladies will give an entertainment in honor of the old settlers in a short time.
    D. T. Lawton, of the well-known firm of Lawton & Son, is in Portland on business.
    Jas. Mabee has gone to Washington Territory. His health is somewhat improved.
    The Medford ditch is about completed and water will soon be turned on.
    The grist mill is moving steadily forward. The stone foundation is already finished.
    Surveyor Howard has been at Grave Creek, Josephine County, during the week.
    Mrs. Beek is quite ill, and her daughter has come from Portland to wait on her.
    Services will be held at the Catholic Church next Sunday morning by Rev. F. S. Noel.
    We were glad to learn that Frank Galloway and family, who have been quite sick, are all convalescent.
    T. A. Harris has sold his interest in the butcher business at Ashland to his partner, David Payne, and returned to this place last Friday.
    I. B. Nichols of Riddle station, after sojourning for some time in Medford for his health, has returned home. He is one of Douglas County's most substantial citizens.
    Mrs. E. W. Ogan is canvassing for a relief spring to sewing machines, which is quite a convenience to those who use them, as it lessens the work.
    Nickell's addition to Medford will soon be on the market. It comprises 35 choice tracts of land, all well located and on the edge of town, each of them containing five acres.

    Medford now has three livery stables.
    Heaps of lumber is arriving in town again.
    M. E. Beatty has gone north to permanently locate, we learn.
    A. Garrick, lately from California, has opened a tailor shop at Medford.
    Mrs. F. M. Plymale and children are recovering from a severe spell of sickness.
    The firm of Baker & Ford has suspended, their creditors having closed them up.
    John Brinegar has gone to his old home in Iowa to wind up his business affairs there.
    Dr. O. F. Demorest, a first-class dentist, has located in this place, and should be liberally patronized.
    The fruit growers' meeting, held here last Saturday, was well attended, and much interest was manifested.
    Prof. Dixon, the efficient principal of our school, and Dr. Adkins have recovered from their recent indisposition.
    A very large congregation attended mass at the new Catholic Church here last Sunday, and the capacity of the building was tested to the utmost.
    Messrs. Skeel and Barnum purchased eleven carloads of that fine yellow pine lumber Fred H. Rowe is manufacturing at his mill in Josephine County.
    The city council has passed an ordinance establishing a dog tax, and hereafter owners of each festive canine must provide a collar and tag and pay a tax of $1.75 a year.
    J. G. Wiley now conducts the restaurant formerly owned by Mr. Williams, in the Central Hotel building, and is well patronized. He is well patronized, for he provides the best of meals.
    Henry Klippel has rented a room in the immediate vicinity of the Grand Central, where he will soon be ready to furnish the immigrant particulars where he can get any kind of land he wishes.
    Julius Goldsmith returned to Eugene last week. The ceremony of circumcision was performed on his infant son Monday. Mrs. Goldsmith will visit in Eugene for a month or more.--[Eugene Guard.
    Wm. Ulrich, the energetic agent of the Farmers' and Merchants' Insurance Co., one of the safest and best corporations of the kind, has returned from a successful business trip to Washington Territory and eastern Oregon.
    Several of our citizens have been called to Jacksonville to tell the grand jury what they know about a certain game of dice where $50 changed hands in less time than it takes to tell it.
    It is expected that Rev. A. B. Wade of Oakland, Oregon, will hold meetings at Medford on the second Sunday in April, and it is hoped he will have a large congregation. He is an eminent divine and all who can should turn out and hear him.
    W. L. Webster has been engaged in hauling timber for several days past to build a house on his recently purchased lots in Medford, and will remove his soda manufactory here before going to Linkville for the summer.
    Medford Lodge No. 88, I.O.O.F., will dedicate their fine new hall on the 26th of April, the great anniversary day of the order, and will have a grand parade and banquet on that occasion. Not the least of the attractions will be the presence of the various brass bands of the county, who will assist in making the parade a success. The Jacksonville and Ashland boys have been secured, and the Central Point band is also expected to attend. A large concourse of visiting Odd Fellows will be in attendance, a number of excellent addresses are promised, and the occasion will be a memorable one in secret society annals in southern Oregon.

    C. C. Smith (1888) has removed to C Street.
    Poe & Brantner are now proprietors of the new brick yard.
    Arbor Day will be appropriately observed by our school tomorrow.
    M. E. Beatty has become a resident of Portland. Success to him.
    Fred. O'Bryant, our popular jeweler, was at the county seat recently.
    The board of trade held an interesting meeting last Monday evening.
    L. L. Angle has laid off a half-mile track on his premises near this place.
    Improvements have taken a new start since lumber became more plentiful.
    Henry Klippel will be established in the real estate business here in a few days.
    Real estate transactions are numerous, considering that immigration is not active.
    Miss Lenna Lloyd, of California, sister of Mrs. J. O. Johnson, is paying Medford a visit.
    Hon. J. D. Whitman has been at Portland attending the meetings of the state agricultural society, of which he is a member.
    Recorder Powell intends making a visit to his old home in the East, and has rented his barber shop to Fred. Luy, Jr., of Jacksonville.
    J. R. Brinegar is now at his old home in Lucas, Iowa, where he is closing his business preparatory to becoming a permanent resident of this valley.
    Mrs. John Noland of Medford last Saturday received $2000 from the A.O.U.W. upon the benefit policy held by her late husband in that order.
    D. T. Sears, the clever dry goods dealer, was in Jacksonville one day last week. So was Ed. Worman, the genial proprietor of the Union Livery Stable.
    J. W. Short and Wm. Angle were at the county seat last Tuesday. They sold the last 12 acres of their addition to Medford this week, for $80 an acre, to a newcomer.
    H. Kinney, the pioneer painter, has returned from southern California and will relocate here. He is a first-class mechanic and will no doubt build up a good trade.
    J. H. Bentley, president of our bank, has been with us for a short while. He has started a bank at Centerville, Umatilla County, and we are glad to state that he is doing well.
    B. C. Goddard, Jr., who recently returned from California, is suffering acutely from nasal catarrh, and his health is in a critical condition, his lungs being somewhat affected by the disease.
    M. A. Brentano has changed the date of his grand ball, which will take place on the anniversary of Odd Fellowship--April 26th--instead of May Day. Nothing will be left undone to make it the event of the season.
    Last Sunday evening, while H. E. Baker and wife were at church, some miscreant robbed their dwelling and stole about $4 in cash and a few other small articles. There were about 15 tramps congregated about the Medford depot that evening, any one of whom looked equal to such a crime.

    Hammon's nursery near here is looming up nicely.
    Don't fail to call at the 5 and 10 Cent store at once.
    J. O. Johnson's addition to this place is now on the market.
    W. B. Roberts will soon build a handsome residence on C Street.
    The board of trade held another meeting on the evening of the 15th inst.
    Arbor Day was quite appropriately observed here by the public school.
    Newcomers continue to arrive, and real estate constantly changes hands.
    The adopted child of Rev. C. H. Hoxie of this precinct died a few days since.
    The Society of Earnest Workers meet every Wednesday at Grandma Webb's.
    Paul Chartrand has taken possession of his recent purchase in Barr's addition.
    H. F. Wood, the expert mechanic, has returned from California, and will remain.
    B. W. Powell will remain in Ohio for some months before returning to Medford.
    Fred H. Rowe is still disposing of much of the output of his mill to Medford builders.
    New goods and new bargains in every line at the 5 and 10 Cents Store. Call and see.
    Henry Klippel is now stationed at this place, and has opened an office next door to the Grand Central Hotel.
    Millinery goods--new, handsome and fashionable--at the 5 and 10 Cent Store, at prices that will astonish you.
    W. L. Webster will soon take possession of his new frame residence on C Street, where he will locate his soda factory.
    Rev. G. W. Quimby is superintending the building of the new M.E. Church here, of which he will be in charge when completed.
    R. H. Harper, the Medford blacksmith, will probably locate in Ashland, not having seen anything to induce him to settle in the Sound country.
    On certain days of the week Medford resembles a mammoth horse ranch this season. It is rapidly becoming the center of the horse interest of this valley.
    It is reported that Everett Mingus, who has been attending the state university, will become a druggist and enter the employ of Haskins & Lawton of this place.
    D. T. Sears was last week appointed to fill the unexpired term of recorder of Medford made vacant by the resignation of B. W. Powell. It is a first-class appointment.
    I. M. Harvey, who resides near here, on the Jacksonville road, has one of the neatest places in the county. He has lately built a nice residence, a new barn and outbuildings.
    D. T. Sears & Co. of Medford have just received a fine, large stock of ladies' dress goods, fancy goods, millinery, etc., to which they invite inspection. Prices as low as the lowest, and quality unexcelled.
    The Odd Fellows and Rebekah degree lodges are now occupying their new hall in the I.O.O.F. building. It is elegantly finished and equipped with all modern appliances for capricornican exercise.
    Elsewhere will be found the announcement of the marriage of Mr. Fred O'Bryant to Miss Carrie L. Lumsden of this place. The Times joins their many friends in wishing them long life and happiness.
    Some of our residents proposed doing bodily harm to the Chinese working on the ditch extension, but the town authorities appointed five special policemen to preserve peace, and they were successful in doing so.
    Wm. Ulrich, the live special insurance agent, spent ten days in Grants Pass recently, soliciting for the Farmers and Merchants Ins. Co., and invested in some opera house stock while there. Ulrich knows a good thing when he sees it.
    Austin North and two sisters left last week for Iowa, to join their father at their old home, where they will remain until Mr. N. can dispose of his possessions there, when the family will probably return to Medford for a permanent residence.
    Rebekah Degree Lodge No. 28, I.O.O.F., of Medford, will give a basket dinner in the grove near Medford on the 26th, and have invited all neighboring I.O.O.F. and degree lodges to join them. The ladies may be depended upon to do their best in maintaining the enviable position which the Odd Fellows now occupy among kindred societies in southern Oregon, as regards membership and prosperity.
    While it is greatly to be deplored that Chinese labor should have been employed on the extension of the water ditch in the present condition of Medford, there seemed really no other alternative for the town council than to award them the contract, in view of the fact that their bid was the only one put in, in response to the board's advertisement for proposals. The individual members of the council each expressed himself in favor of awarding the contract to white men at a higher figure had other bidders competed.
    Considerable amusement was caused here over Brother Harlan's proposed route for a railroad from Ellensburg to Fort Klamath. It is currently believed that a mule would have to have wings in order to traverse the route as laid down, but there have been such wonderful triumphs of engineering skill in the Rockies of late years that capital may yet succeed in bridging the canyons and surrounding the cliffs of the lower Rogue River and Applegate valleys in order to tap Bro. Harlan's timber claim at the head of the former stream.

    The lumber for our grist mill is on the ground.
    Medford comes to the front with a divorce suit or two.
    Jas. R. Elder has gone to Redding, Cal., to engage in business.
    S. S. Pentz' law office is now located in Dr. Adkins' big brick building.
    Improvements continue on every hand, and our population is steadily increasing.
    Dr. Pickel has a neat new office in Adkins' fine building. He deserves success.
    Elder M. Peterson will hold services at Howard's hall next Sunday, at the usual hour.
    The nice tracts in Nickell's addition to Medford are attracting much attention.
    Rev. G. G. Thomas, who has been ill for some time past, is now convalescing, we are glad to learn.
    The nicest and most fashionable dress and fancy goods, etc., can always be found at D. T. Sears'.
    Don't forget the grand ball at Howard's hall tomorrow evening.
    Medford is the point of departure for most of the timberland hunters at the head of Rogue River.
    Rowe's mill in Josephine County is supplying the Medford lumber yards with much fine lumber.
    Medford's streets are crowded daily with farmers from the country surrounding and strangers seeking homes.
    More ornamental shrubs and trees have lately been planted in our park, which will soon be a handsome resort.
    Fred O'Bryant and his newly made wife were serenaded by our band a few evenings since, playing several airs quite nicely.
    The board of trade are talking of having a preliminary survey made to ascertain the most feasible pass over the Cascade Range.
    Willard Crawford and J. N. Phillips, both experienced and able attorneys, have formed a partnership for the practice of law. They make a strong team.
    We are sorry to learn that Dr. C. Minnis has some intention of going to the coast for the purpose of seeking a permanent location. His many friends wish him success wherever he may go.
    The Odd Fellows' celebration here tomorrow (Friday) will be a handsome affair, as no pains are being spared to make it such. There will be a large crowd from every portion of southern Oregon. One of the main features will be the dedication of their fine new hall.
    Rev. M. A. Williams of Medford and Elder C. Gaddis of Roseburg will represent the presbytery of southern Oregon in the Presbyterian general assembly, which is to meet in New York May 16th. Mr. Williams will be accompanied by his wife, who will revisit the scenes of her youth for the first time since leaving the Empire State.

    The seventieth anniversary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellowship will be celebrated at Medford tomorrow, April 26th. The following is the programme: 1. Members of the order will meet at hall at 9:30 o'clock, A.M. 2. Form in order and leave hall at 10 o'clock. 3. March to the grounds. 4. Music by Medford band. 5. Prayer by Chaplain. 6. Song by choir, "Choir Salutation." 7. Anniversary ceremonies. 8. Song by choir. 9. Prayer by Chaplain. 10. Song by choir, Thanksgiving anthem. 11. Address of welcome by W. H. Gore. 12. Music by Jacksonville band. 13. Oration by Rev. W. B. Adkins. 14. Music by Medford band. 15. Refreshments. 16. Music by Jacksonville band. 17. Speech by Judge DePeatt of Ashland. 18. Music by Medford band. 19. Speech by Judge Day of Jacksonville. 20. Music by Jacksonville band. 21. Speech by Bro. --------- of Grants Pass. 22. Speech by Bro. --------- of Kerbyville. 23. Music by Jacksonville and Medford bands. Adjournment. The members of the order will meet at the hall at 8 o'clock P.M., where an evening's entertainment will be given. Any friends, not members of the order, wishing to take part in the day's entertainment are cordially invited to attend. "Bring baskets well filled." By order of

    Nickell's addition is attracting much attention.
    Mrs. Kitty Webb and a lady friend visited Jacksonville Wednesday.
    Judge Crawford has come intentions of opening a law office at Portland.
    Dr. Danielson is building himself a neat frame residence in the Lumsden tract.
    The stone foundation of the M.E. Church building is nearing completion.
    A large packing house is one of the next enterprises which will be started here soon.
    A number of changes are privately discussed among the legal fraternity of this section.
    Water has been turned into the Medford ditch and the enterprise is much of a success.
    C. W. Wolters has invested in a nice delivery outfit, which shows enterprise and foresight.
    J. O. Johnson has returned from California and may be found at his real estate office again.
    A pleasing entertainment was given by the union Sunday school at Howard's hall last Tuesday.
    More building is anticipated in Medford this season than last, provided lumber and material can be procured.
    Peter Henderson, the tonsorial artist, well known at Yreka, Cal., and Linkville, has opened a shop here.
    G. E. Anderson and John Robinson, who have been conducting a delivery business, have dissolved partnership.
    A. Alford, who has been living here for several months past, will return to Butte Creek valley, Cal., in a few days.
    Messrs. Harris and Rhinehart were at the county seat yesterday. They have finished their contract on the water ditch.
    Our Odd Fellows' hall, which was dedicated last Friday, is pronounced one of the handsomest in southern Oregon.
    Our real estate dealers should wake up and do more advertising. That is what they and the whole country need to make it boom.
    Miss L. Lloyd and Mrs. Hall were thrown from a buggy one day last week, but fortunately sustained no serious injury.
    Great bargains in choice land are being offered by Henry Klippel, the live real estate dealer. See his advertisement for further particulars.
    Rev. Mr. Thomas was treated to a surprise party and a purse of $20. A set of dining room chairs, and lot of provisions, etc., were presented him.
    Owners of residences in the southern part of town suddenly began to take a very lively interest in the subject of fire insurance after the location of Standard Oil Company's tank there.
    On Monday last work was begun on the framework of the new grist mill. It will be rapidly pushed to completion, and it is thought will be ready to handle a portion of the growing grain crop this season.
    Right of way having been granted by the S.P.R.R. and the town council of Medford to the Standard Oil Company for that purpose, a stub switch will be constructed by the oil company at an early day to their tanks, to be built south of town.
    J. H. Dickenson last weeks old the Clarendon Hotel house, fixtures and furniture to a gentleman from Los Angeles. Consideration, $5500. Mr. D. will probably remain in Medford, having already partially contracted for a frame residence at an early day.

1800 HEAD OF WELL-BRED SHEEP, all healthy, and in fine order. They are said to be one of the finest bands of sheep in the county, and this is a fine opportunity for anyone wishing to engage in the sheep business. Apply to

Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 9, 1889 et seq., page 3


BARNEBURG-COMSTOCK--Near Medford, April 28th, by Rev. C. H. Hoxie, D. H. Barneburg and Miss O. Comstock.
GODDARD--At the family residence near Medford, at midnight on Monday, May 6th, of consumption, B. C. Goddard, Jr.; aged 37 years, 11 months and 29 days.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 9, 1889, page 3

Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 23, 1889, page 3

MONEY TO LOAN ON LONG TIME at Low Rates on Real Estate Security. Call on or address

Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 4, 1889, page 3


ADKINS-CREED--At Medford, June 30th, by Presiding Elder Wilson, Rev. W. B. Adkins and Miss Mate V. Creed.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 4, 1889, page 3


    Enyart Bros., of the North Side Grocery, have sold their grocery store to Mr. Dan'l Zook, and Mr. Jess Enyart will start with his family in a couple of weeks to Medford, Oregon, where he will locate permanently.
Logansport Journal, Indiana, July 9, 1889, page 8


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 11, 1889, page 3


    Forest fires are reported from every side in the hills surrounding the valley.
    Such dry, warm weather was never experienced in Southern Oregon before.
    The fireworks at Medford and Jacksonville last Thursday evening were quite attractive, viewed from the foothills.
    Capt. A. L. Kidder of Meadows precinct was here on Tuesday. He has been assisting in the construction of the Medford flouring mills.
    The first peach shipments from the valley went north last week, and despite the dry weather, there will be much fruit sent out by our orchardists this season.
    The Methodist Episcopal Church, South, of Jackson County filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state last week,  Trustees, J. H. Russell, G. W. Isaacs and S. J. Day.
    Among the notable figures at the Jacksonville celebration last Thursday was that of the patriarch Jesse Wilson, of Medford precinct, now nearly 91 years of age, but still hale and hearty as many men twenty years his junior.
    We are sorry to learn that Faris & Co. of Medford, who proposed to engage extensively in the manufacture of lime in Jackson Creek district, have given up the project for the present, the quarry on their land not proving as extensive as expected.
    E. G. Hurt, formerly of this place but at present of Medford, writes that his mother-in-law, Mrs. McClain, who had the misfortune to fall down a pair of stairs on the 15th of last July, has ever since been a helpless invalid.--[Gold Beach Gazette.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 11, 1889, page 3


    M. E. Beatty, the well-known real estate agent, is now a resident of Portland, with headquarters at the Holton House.
    Amos Miller, of Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, brother-in-law of O. Harbaugh of this place, was visiting in the valley last week and inspecting our resources from the crop and timber standpoint. Coming from a state where hoop-poles are the principal timber, Mr. Miller was naturally strongly impressed with the giant pines and firs of Oregon.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 11, 1889, page 3


    Julius Goldsmith of Medford was in town yesterday, looking for fruit.
    Many newcomers are still arriving in Southern Oregon, a goodly portion of whom find locations.
    Vegetables are not so plentiful this year as usual, water for irrigating purposes being rather scarce.
    The hegira to the mountains has commenced in earnest. The mountain resorts are well patronized.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 11, 1889, page 3


WILSON-GRIFFIN--At the residence of the officiating minister on July 4, by Rev. C. H. Hoxie, J. L. Wilson and Miss Josephine Griffin.
PENWELL-MANWELLE--At the residence of the officiating minister, July 4th, by Rev. E. McLean, A. L. Penwell and Miss Lillie J. Manwelle.
JOHNSON-MANWELLE--At the residence of the officiating minister, on July 4, by Rev. E. McLean, E. A. Johnson and Miss Frances I. J. Manwelle.
GALLOWAY--At Medford, July 4, of cerebrospinal meningitis, Miss Hattie Galloway, aged 16 years.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 11, 1889, page 3


    It is terrible to be "just famous enough to have your name spelled wrong in the paper." Medford has just been located in Grant County by the Portland Oregonian.
    Dr. Geary of Halsey on last Thursday removed the remains of his sister from the graveyard near Brownsville to Eugene, where he reinterred them by the side of other relatives buried there, says the Albany Herald of June 26th. On digging into the grave the corpse, which had been buried over twenty-four years, was found to still retain some features by which it could be recognized.
"General Notes and News," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 11, 1889, page 4


    It is seldom that a good man is more generally missed from his accustomed haunts than is Martin Peterson, whose sudden death was chronicled last week. He was a central figure in the community, about whom were attracted those who appreciate the better ways of life, and revere goodness for its own sake. Simple and unassuming of manner, diligent in season and out of season in his Master's work, making no promise that he could not fulfill, he was ever ready to mourn with the sorrowing, to sympathize with the distressed and rejoice with those who rejoiced. For twenty-five years he has labored in his chosen field with the zeal of an apostle, visiting the sick, admonishing the unwary; ever ready to respond to the cry of his parishioners in their need. For a quarter of a century he has officiated at the baptismal font, the marriage rite, the funeral obsequies of a large district--a veritable minister of grace. Two generations have listened to his teachings and will cherish his memory as one of the elect of earth, who have "rendered with their precepts less the sum of human wretchedness." Born of sturdy pioneer parentage in the state of Indiana in October, 1820, and becoming a pioneer of this coast himself when in the meridian of life, he lived to see the fruition of his hopes and the full appreciation of his ministration by his parishioners, and died in the happy reflection resulting from having consistently followed out the course prescribed by his Master, as he was permitted to see it. He was stricken while in the pulpit, expounding the Word, but lived to reach his home and died, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock, July 3d. If his faith was well-founded--and who can say that it was not--he but goes from sounding his Master's praise on earth, to singing hosannas in heaven. The cortege which followed his remains to the place of interment was one of the largest funeral processions seen for many months in the valley. May his ashes rest in peace; his soul has but gone to its reward.


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 18, 1889, page 2


    Be careful of fire.
    P. Foster and his son Ed. were in town last Tuesday, having come up from Medford in the forenoon.
    Jack Montgomery went to Grants Pass this week, but will return soon. He is now residing on O. Harbaugh's farm near Medford with his family.
    S. S. Pentz of Medford, who was Harry Hoover's attorney, was on his way to the county seat last Friday to sue out a writ of habeas corpus in behalf of his client when he heard of his death.
    John Orth of this place and Hanley & Wilkinson of Medford this week received 40 head of fine young cattle from Clopton & Potter of Bonanza, Klamath County. They were on the road about a week.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 18, 1889, page 3


    R. L. Ish came in on Tuesday morning with a detachment of soldiers from Fort Klamath, to escort the paymaster and inspector general of the Department of the Columbia to Fort Klamath from Medford. The party took the Rogue River route to the fort, much the pleasantest route for traveling at this season.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 18, 1889, page 3


JACKSON--In Medford, Wednesday, July 10th, Alfred H. Jackson, a native of Vermont.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 18, 1889, page 3


    Peddlers, corn doctors, scissors grinders and like itinerants, to say nothing of the genus tramp, never were so numerous in southern Oregon as now.
    Chas. J. Howard of Grants Pass, who is surveying for the railroad company, bought some horses at Medford a few days since and is now at work in the vicinity of Roseburg.
    Grain warehouse charges will be the same as last year. Good merchantable wheat is quoted at 55 cents, barley at 40 cents, and oats at 37½ cents per bushel, respectively, by H. E. Baker.
    Judge DePeatt, who has been in the valley for the past week, in company with his partner, Judge Crawford, returned north yesterday. The firm have decided to leave Portland and locate at Athena, better known as Centerville, a growing town in Umatilla County.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 25, 1889, page 3


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 25, 1889, page 3


    The business card of J. N. Phillips, attorney at law, Medford, Or., appears under head of "new this week." Business entrusted to him will receive careful attention.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 25, 1889, page 3


    Wm. Jones, living near Medford, has been prostrated for some time with typho-malarial fever. Dr. Pryce of Medford is attending him, and the worst stage of the disease is past.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 25, 1889, page 3




    Work has commenced on the fine brick structures Dr. Adkins and I. A. Webb propose building.
    We learn that there is an abundance of blackberries and huckleberries at the head of Rogue River, which attracts many tourists to that section, as it is quite a desideratum to be able to put up the winter's supply of fruit, in a year of scarcity like the present, in addition to obtaining mountain air, water and scenery.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1889, page 1


    W. L. Webster's soda works at Linkville are well patronized by every portion of the county. Mr. W. will bring his family from Jackson County in the near future, to permanently reside.
"Klamath County Items," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1889, page 2


    On Monday morning last, at about daylight, Ashland people were startled at the report that Max Brentano of Medford had been robbed and foully dealt with. He was found lying on the railroad track two miles south of Ashland, in a semi-conscious condition, with several bad bruises and contusions on his body, his clothing badly torn and his watch and pocketbook missing. Louis Pankey first discovered him and Chas. W. Logan and Sheriff Birdsey went after him as soon as the news was received, and brought him to Ashland, whence he was conveyed to Medford on Tuesday evening. He is recuperating from his injuries under medical treatment at the latter place. Mr. B. was seen on the night before fully five miles from Ashland on the railroad at about 11 o'clock, and stated when found in the morning that he "started for the mountains." He was evidently suffering from a temporary aberration of mind and his clothing bore evidences of long continued wandering, being badly torn where he had crawled through a wire fence, apparently. The fact that his watch was missing led to the conclusion that he had been robbed while unconscious. A pair of sleeve buttons and a gold ring were still on his person when found, and he says himself he lost his watch.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1889, page 2


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1889, page 2


    The weather has moderated somewhat.
    D. W. Crosby, who has been a resident of this place and Medford for a long time, has gone to Washington Territory, but is not likely to stay long.
    Hon. J. H. Stewart has resigned his position as a member of the state agricultural board for southern Oregon, and Gov. Pennoyer will be called upon to fill the vacancy.
    The Medford Mail tells the boss fish story of the season when it says that "Tom Kahler caught forty-five trout in forty-five minutes, some of which were a foot long." We submit that this is taxing human credulity too far--the length of the minutes, we mean.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1889, page 3




Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 8, 1889, page 2


    L. Shideler moved his family to Medford last Monday, where they will remain temporarily.
    J. H. Stewart has had 4000 feet more of tiling hauled to his fruit farm from Close Bros.' brick yard near Ashland.
    J. H. Stewart, of Eden precinct, will tile drain a portion of his orchard this fall having had very satisfactory results from his first venture in that line.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 8, 1889, page 3


    Fred Luy, Jr., last Monday accepted a chair in one of the leading tonsorial parlors of Tacoma, where he will ply his vocation in the future.
    Citizens from this county who have visited Walla Walla recently report that Ward Douglas, the insurance man, is the most prominent man in the town.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 8, 1889, page 3


    IN OPERATION.--The new flouring mill at Medford is in full operation. About a week ago the machinery was in place and the engine steamed up for a trial of the machinery, and after a few hours' running to get the different bearings regulated, the mill commenced work first on chop, then on the manufacture of flour. There are four floors, including the basement, which is occupied with a boiler and engine and heavy pinion wheels that turn the machinery above. The first floor proper contains the complete roller machinery, made by E. P. Allis, and takes the place of the old burr. There are four of these mills, which are equal to four run of burrs. There are no burrs in the mill. The second floor contains the purifying machinery, which takes the place of the old bolt, under the burr and bolt system of making flour. This machinery is called the scalper and cyclone. The third floor contains the machinery that cleans the grain, and takes the place of the old-time fanning mill and smutter, and the grain passing through this apparatus is divested of all foreign substances, such as grains of oats, smut, cheat, shrunken and imperfect grains of wheat, leaving the grain absolutely clean and pure, ready for the rollers. L. Rouse and his brother D. Rouse are the millwrights who built this mill and placed the machinery.--Mail.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 15, 1889, page 1


    Wm. Trimble, once a resident of Medford, is now at Smith River, Cal.
    Old residenters [sic] recall the fact that the summer of 1868 was similar in many respects to the present season.
    Rev. M. A. Williams preached at Eagle Point last Sunday morning for the first time after returning from the East. The village choir welcomed him back with song service this preceding evening.
    Several citizens of the old shire town of Jacksonville take exceptions to the statement of the author of Ashland's write-up in the West Shore that the Granite City has always been the chief town of this valley. Before the advent of the railroad Jacksonville made some pretensions in that line herself.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 15, 1889, page 3


    Frank Kasshafer is assisting H. H. Wolters in the management of the Monarch Saloon at Medford.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 15, 1889, page 3


    Messrs. Davis & France, of the Medford Roller Mills, yesterday presented the Times office with a sample sack of the fine flour which they are making, and an inspection by experienced hands proves it to be of the finest quality. The neat and attractive packages in which it is put upon the market will doubtless help to make it what its name implies, "Hard to Beat." It is manufactured by the straight roller process--gradual reduction--no burrs being employed. Look out for their advertisement next week.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 15, 1889, page 3


    Geo. R. Yaudes has returned from Medford to his old home at Sterlingville.
    Fred Meinhart, who settled at Medford last spring, made our town a visit last Monday.
    H. B. Reed, who is engaged in making combination fence at The Dalles, has been making this valley a visit.
    Rev. F. S. Noel has returned from his pastoral trip to Lake and Klamath counties, and services will be held at the Catholic Church as usual.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 15, 1889, page 3


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 15, 1889, page 3


    Jacksonville and Medford are connected by both the Western Union and Postal lines. The rates are 25 cents per ten words.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 22, 1889, page 3


    Attention is called to the combination fence advertisement of Galloway & Barr of Medford, who will continue the business lately conducted by E. G. Hurt.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 22, 1889, page 3


    N. D. Young and family have removed to Medford, where Mrs. Y. is conducting a restaurant.
    Wm. Finch, of Gemantown, Cal., a brother of Mrs. J. S. Higinbotham of Medford, is paying the valley a visit. His sister will return to Colusa County with him.
    Miss Otelia Brentano arrived from Oakland last Saturday, being summoned home by the news of the death of her father, M. A. Brentano. Miss Otelia returned to Oakland on Tuesday last.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 22, 1889, page 3


HIGINBOTHAM--At Medford, August 14, of brain fever, Jacob S. Higinbotham, a native of Ohio, aged 44 years, 8 months and 10 days.
BRENTANO--At Medford, August 15th, of apoplexy, Max A. Brentano, aged about 70 years.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 22, 1889, page 3


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 22, 1889, page 3


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 22, 1889, page 3

BARR AND GALLOWAY
MANUFACTURERS OF
CELEBRATED UNIVERSAL COMBINATION FENCE !

View of Fence in position.

Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 22, 1889 et seq., page 3


    Mount Pitt looms up as natural as ever when the smoke clears away.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 29, 1889, page 3


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 29, 1889, page 3


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 5, 1889, page 2


    The Ashland, Medford, and Central Point schools all began their fall terms this week.
    The contract for building the new Gold Hill school house was let to C. W. Skeel of Medford last week. The building will be 40x26 feet and will be an ornamental structure.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 5, 1889, page 3


    M. Volk, the well-known civil engineer who has been in the employ of the O.&C.R.R. Co. so long, was in Jacksonville a few days since.
    Mrs. Cornelius Armstrong, living on F. M. Plymale's farm near Medford, was stricken with paralysis on Saturday of last week, necessitating the summoning of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Borough from Josephine County. Mrs. A. is somewhat better at this writing, however.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 5, 1889, page 3


    Attention is called to the new advertisement of the flouring mills at Medford. The proprietors, Davis & France, are pushing the product of their mill into every market in southern Oregon and northern California, and its superior quality warrants the prediction that it will fully meet the demand of their trade and hold its own wherever introduced.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 5, 1889, page 3


AMANN--In Medford, Aug. 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Amann, a son.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 5, 1889, page 3




    That the fruit interests of Oregon are of no little importance in our state's welfare none will dispute. That they are growing daily with an almost incredible rapidity is especially evident to him that finds time to study the subject in southern Oregon. The stir and bustle seen there during this season of the year would make the head of the average Willamette Valley fruit grower swim; that is, providing he should presume to keep the same pace there that he is accustomed to while at home. That southern Oregon has an untold wealth in her fruit interests none will deny; yet there is no especial advantage to her soil, her climate, her position; it lies at present in her enterprise, her industry and her new blood.--Portland Rural Spirit.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 12, 1889, page 2


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 12, 1889, page 2


    W. L. Webster lost a lot of bottles and articles connected with his soda works at Linkville in the fire last week, besides his personal effects at the Linkville hotel.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 12, 1889, page 3


    B. F. Stephenson, who is in charge of Dr. Geary's farm on Griffin Creek, is doing good work. He has obtained a large supply of water from the side hills and is still looking for more.
    Geo. Noble informs us that the crops on the Ish farm have turned out well, almost as good as last year. W. R. Jones, who had about 140 acres of it rented, threshed 3606 bushels of wheat therefrom.
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 12, 1889, page 3


DEVAUL-STANFIELD--At the Grand Central Hotel in Medford, August 26th, by Rev. C. H. Wallace, E. M. Devaul and Miss Minnie Stanfield.
STRANG--In Medford, Sept,. 11th, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Strang, a son.
ARMSTRONG--Near Medford, Sept. 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Armstrong, a daughter.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 12, 1889, page 3


    George Yaudes, an old and respected resident of this county, died at Sterlingville yesterday morning of consumption, aged about sixty-five years. He will be interred at Sterlingville Cemetery today. Mr. Y. had many friends, who will miss him from his accustomed haunts. He was strictly honest and a good citizen and neighbor.
"Death of Three Pioneer Citizens," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 19, 1889, page 3


    J. H. Lacy has built a neat residence on his land near Medford.
    The train was over an hour late yesterday evening, and the stages consequently did not leave until after dark. While between Medford and this place Plymale's wagon upset, bruising his occupants somewhat, but fortunately no serious injury resulted.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 19, 1889, page 3


    J. H. Hoffman has been at Medford roofing with tin the big brick buildings being put up there.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 19, 1889, page 3


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 19, 1889, page 3


WALKER--In Medford, Sept. 11th, to the wife of Clay Walker, a son.
BARR--At Medford, Or., September 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barr, a son.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 19, 1889, page 3


    The Mail man was surprised to find that the Central Point people remembered his unkind strictures on their town for showing the necessary enterprise to organize the local fair association, when he came 'round begging our merchants for support for a fair daily [newspaper] last week. Naturally they failed to put much confidence in his earnest professions of a change of heart, whereat he squeals gloriously in his last issue.
"Central Point Pointers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 26, 1889, page 2


    The day, the hour, the railroad.
    Now for the motor line to the railroad.
    Hurrah for the railroad and the electric lights.
    Jacksonville and Medford will soon have electric lights and a railroad propelled by electricity.
    Jacksonville will soon be a railroad town itself. The county seat will then take on a new lease of vigor and prosperity.
    It is quite evident that we are going to have railway connection at last in Jacksonville, and all property owners here will be vastly benefited in consequence.
    The wind blew away the smoke which has been hovering over Southern Oregon so long; but as fires are still burning in some portions of this section the atmosphere is becoming quite hazy again.
    Buhlmayer Bros. will hold an auction sale at the old Davison [sic] place, near Medford, next Monday, and will sell many articles of value at that time. See their advertisement for further particulars.
    Jacksonville has determined to be left out in the cold no longer, and will be connected with the main line of the road in less than six months. All honor to the enterprising citizens who have brought about this result.
    Attention is called to the Buhlmayer Bros.' sale of personal property at the Davidson [sic] ranch near Medford next Monday, when some very desirable stock and farming implements will be knocked off to the highest bidder. See advertisement elsewhere.
    Several of our citizens met the board of trade last Monday evening to discuss the building of the electric motor line. A large number of people were in attendance, and much enthusiasm was manifested. The Medford council was requested to meet the board of trustees of Jacksonville next day and make a proposition to assist in the consummation of the enterprise, which was accordingly done. There seems to be no doubt now but what the two places will be joined by railroad and lighted by electricity besides.
    The irrepressible Ward Douglas is still doing the "rustle" act east of the mountains. An exchange recently received contains the following: "Last Friday Ward Douglas, the life insurance agent, submitted a proposition to the board of trade of Walla Walla that if $1,000,000 of life insurance be guaranteed from that county, the New York Life Insurance Company would build, as soon as possible, a $25,000 hotel in Walla Walla. A committee was at once appointed to form a plan looking toward acceptance of the proposition, as it is believed to be entirely practicable."
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 26, 1889, page 3


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 26, 1889, page 3


    E. B. Stone, one of the earliest pioneers of southern Oregon, and who took a prominent part in the Indian wars which raged here in former days, is in town and will probably make it his future home, after having spent many years in traveling the length and breadth of the Pacific coast. He started the Mariposa Chronicle in 1850, which was the second paper published in California.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 26, 1889, page 3


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 3, 1889, page 3


    A good saddle horse and saddle, bridle, etc., will be raffled off in a short time for benefit of the Catholic Church at Medford. There will be 100 chances at $1 a chance. The winner will be decided by lot whenever numbers are all taken. Apply to Rev. F. S. Noel, in Jacksonville, for chances before all are sold.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 3, 1889, page 3


    Don't forget the electric railroad.
    Jacksonville must have the electric motor line without fail.
    Buhlmayer Bros., who have had Chas. Nickell's big farm near Medford rented for the past four years, will leave this section soon. Their auction sale last Monday was well attended and good prices were realized in most instances.
    The motor road has given a new impetus to trade at the county seat, and our merchants are stocking up heavily for fall and winter. Jacksonville business men carry some of the largest and best assorted stocks of goods in the county, and it pays to trade here.
    Many thousands of bushels of apples have been sold in Southern Oregon lately, most of which were captured by California parties. A Montana agent secured a large amount, however. Prices range from forty to sixty cents a bushel.
    J. S. Howard, surveyor, Thos. Curry, W. J. Rogers and C. H. Pickens viewers, have been engaged in laying out and locating a new route for the Ft. Klamath wagon road along Rogue River, between Elk Creek and Long Branch since Monday last.
    Since the prospects of railroad connection are so good the citizens of both Jacksonville and Medford feel highly elated and are projecting new enterprises and improvements. There is no denying the fact that much benefit would accrue from the inauguration of this electric railroad.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 3, 1889, page 3


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 3, 1889, page 3


    Mr. Kirkwood, representing the company that proposes to construct the electric motor line between this place and Medford, has been in the valley this week looking over the field and examining the legal aspect of the proposed issue of bonds and city warrants. He has obtained the opinion of two of the most prominent lawyers in the county, one residing at this place and the other at Medford, who both agree that such action can legally be taken by the respective town councils. Mr. K.'s mission was entirely satisfactory in its issue, and we may expect to see work begin on the road in a very short time. The citizens of this place and Medford are thoroughly in earnest, and realize that the building of the road will inaugurate a new era of prosperity in this section.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 3, 1889, page 3


    Mrs. Stone, wife of Dr. E. B. Stone, arrives from Washington Territory this week. We are glad to learn that they will become permanent residents of Jacksonville.
    Ira A. Phelps and wife of Medford spent Monday at the county seat. They will become residents of Jacksonville, Mr. P. having secured employment in the Times office.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 3, 1889, page 3


    Jacksonville, which at one time was the most important town in Southern Oregon, and in fact in the state south of Salem, has for the past few years been laboring under the disadvantages of being sidetracked. When the O.&C.R.R. was building south the officials of that company wanted a bonus of $25,000 to take the railroad into the town. [The bonus would have run the line three miles closer, not through town.] The citizens, however, thought this too much and that the road would have to come to the place; but it didn't. The company left Jacksonville to the west five miles and started Medford as a rival point. [Medford was platted not as a rival to Jacksonville, but as "Jacksonville's depot" town.] The citizens of the place have girded their loins and have determined to have railway communication. They have a project to put in an electric motor road between Jacksonville and Medford, and an electric light plant for both towns. A company has made a proposition to do this, provided a bonus of $20,000 be given by the people of the two towns. Recently the city trustees of the two places met in conference, to consider the proposition, and an agreement was reached that the bonus should be divided in the proportion of $12,500 for Jacksonville and $7,500 for Medford. Citizens of both places are sanguine that the bonus will be raised and that the scheme will materialize soon. The company ask that half the bonus be paid when the electric light plant is put in operation (probably about Jan. 1st) and the remainder when the railroad is ready for business. The road is to have a solid substantial track of street rails, on which a speed of 20 miles an hour (or greater) may be made with perfect safety.--[Portland World.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 10, 1889, page 1


    Messrs. Kirkwood and Converse, representing the company who propose to build the electric railroad between Jacksonville and Medford, are here at present for the purpose of completing final negotiations. They have agreed to accept our bonds, but, as they cannot use town warrants to advantage, a number of the public-spirited citizens of this place have agreed to give their notes, to the amount of $6500, in lieu thereof, payable when the railroad is completed, and take the scrip themselves. The same may be said of Medford, where a similar state of affairs exists. At this writing there seems to be no doubt but what the two towns will be lighted with electricity and joined by rail inside of four months. This is a consummation devoutly to be wished. There is no calculating the benefit that will accrue therefrom. Great credit is due to all of whose who have so nobly assisted in bringing this result about, and we feel certain that they will be amply repaid in the future.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 10, 1889, page 3


    Hurrah for the beautiful rain!
    Goldsmith at Medford wants your wool.
    Goldsmith at Medford pays the highest cash price for produce.
    Jacksonville's citizens, like Ed, have at last "got there with both feet."
    Ten thousand pounds of dried apples and peaches wanted at Goldsmith's, Medford.
    Several Chinese skilled in packing fruit have arrived from California and are at work in the different orchards.
    A new era is dawning for Jacksonville. Electric lights and a railroad will bring many other things that will add to our prosperity and progress.
    With a railroad running through it, with its streets lighted by electricity and the foothills teeming with orchards and vineyards, what is to prevent Jacksonville from booming again?
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 10, 1889, page 3


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 10, 1889, page 3


    Messrs. Converse and Kirkwood, who represent the company who propose building the electric railraod between Jacksonville and MEdford, are in town for the purpose of concluding arrangements looking to the inauguruation of taht enterprise.^
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 10, 1889, page 3


    G. W. Bashford, who purchased the Shideler farm in this precinct recently, is building a handsome residence.
    The Gilroy planing mill at Ashland has been sold to H. C. Dollarhide of Siskiyou and L. L. Angle of Medford, they paying 50 cents on every dollar of the unpreferred indebtedness of the concern.^
"Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 10, 1889, page 3


MURRAY-WILSON--At the residence of the officiating minister, in Medford precinct, September 30th, 1889; by Rev. C. Hoxie, Wm. Murray and Miss Addie Wilson.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 10, 1889, page 3


    It is a very poor town in Oregon now that is not platting its several additions. This, together with the fact that a need of houses is reported from every town and city of the state, is an indication of growth and development unknown before in our history.
"All Sorts," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 10, 1889, page 4



    Goldsmith at Medford wants your wool.
    The Jacksonville-Medford electric railroad is an assured fact.
    Goldsmith of Medford pays the highest cash prices for produce.
    Timothy, alfalfa and all kinds of grass seed at Goldsmith's, Medford.
    Ten thousand pounds of dried apples and peaches wanted at Goldsmith's, Medford.
    More people are coming to the valley from east of the mountains for supplies than ever came during one season.
    Good winter apples are in demand, and the competition of buyers from abroad has raised the price from forty to seventy cents a bushel.
    Our vineyardists are shipping hundreds of boxes of choice table grapes to northern markets, where they find ready sale at good prices.
    None who had fruit to sell "got left" this year, even if it was the driest on record. Therefore, plant your land with choice fruit trees, grape vines and berry bushes.
    Already there is a big difference in Jacksonville. Real estate is changing hands, improvements are going on and a feeling of confidence pervades the whole community.
    The fact becomes more apparent each day that this is preeminently a fruit country, and our people should lose no time in transforming their land into orchards, vineyards and berry patches.
    John Tice of Medford was found lying near the railroad track, a short distance from Grants Pass, one day this week, in a paralyzed condition. He had lain there three days before being discovered. Mr. T. now lies in a critical condition at home.
    The fact that there is so much vacant land of a choice quality about Jacksonville is enough to insure a large population which will make this a good-sized, prosperous one, now that new life is being imparted into the community. Those holding much of this idle land will cut it into tracts to suit purchasers and sell them at reasonable rates.
    It will not be long--now that a railroad is assured us--before the country surrounding Jacksonville will be teeming with orchards, vineyards and gardens. This land has no superior anywhere, and there is enough of it vacant to support hundreds of families. The only wonder is that it has lain dormant so long.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 17, 1889, page 3


    Mrs. J. W. Weatherford of Puget Sound, sister of Dr. Robinson, has been paying Jacksonville a visit.
    Cyrus Kinman has gone to Washington for his family, and all will become permanent residents of Jacksonville.
    Edward E. Gore of Medford was appointed to a vacant scholarship in the University of Oregon by the commissioners last week.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 17, 1889, page 3




Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 24, 1889, page 2


    It seems that the electric railroad between this place and Medford will be built by Seattle capitalists, as the following dispatch from that place, under date of Oct. 19th, would indicate: W. H. Llewellyn, J. F. Eshelman, W. W. Kirkwood, F. B. Converse, C. J. Eddy and R. R. Spencer have incorporated themselves into a company designated as the Jackson County Electric Railway, Light & Power Company, and filed articles in the auditor's office at Seattle on the 19th inst. The capital stock is $50,000, divided into 500 shares of $100 each. The object of the company is to build and operate street railways from and between Medford and Jacksonville, Jackson County, Oregon, and to operate the same by such motive power as may be deemed best, and produce and sell electricity, etc. The company has engaged the services of R. A. Habersham, a first-class civil engineer, who arrived from Portland yesterday, and is making arrangements for the preliminary work. There is no doubt but what a full-fledged railroad will soon be running between the county seat and Medford.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 24, 1889, page 3


    Last Tuesday evening Clarence M. Hoover, formerly of Medford, residing upon his mother's farm near Camas Valley, retired in his usual good health after partaking of a heavy supper. Some time in the night his mother heard a groaning in his room and calling to him received no response. She immediately went to this room and found him dying, and in a few minutes he breathed his last. The cause is only conjectural. Next week we shall learn something more definite. It is truly a sad and sorrowful occurrence. From the family record we learn that he was born Feb. 4th, 1866; and consequently was 25 years, 8 months and 11 days old at the time of his death.--[Roseburg Plaindealer, Oct. 18th.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 24, 1889, page 3


    Fresh cranberries at Goldsmith's, Medford.
    Ten thousand pounds of dried apple and peaches wanted at Goldsmith's, Medford.
    Some of the company which will build our railroad are expected to arrive this week.
    Thousands of fruit trees will be planted in this section during the present month. If the market for fruit is not supplied in a few years it will not be the fault of the fruit growers of Southern Oregon.
    Wagonloads of apples are still being hauled through town, en route to Medford, from which point they will be shipped both north and south. They will be sent on the electric railroad next season.
    Jas. A. Cardwell yesterday sold 500 boxes of apples to a buyer from Montana, and has a few hundred boxes more for sale. His orchard is only about two acres in extent, but it nets him several hundred dollars each year. It is very patent that nothing pays those owning land better than fruit-raising.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 24, 1889, page 3


    Henry Pape, Jr., editor and publisher of the Benton Leader, arrived on the belated train last Sunday morning. He started for Corvallis the same day, accompanied by his bride.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 24, 1889, page 3


PAPE-SHIPLEY--In Medford precinct, at the residence of the officiating minister, October 20th, 1889, by Rev. M. A. Williams, Henry Pape, Jr., and Miss Maggie Shipley.
DODSON-SIMPSON--In Medford, Oct. 15, 1889, by Rev. F. B. Ticknor, Alex. D. Dodson and Miss Narcissa D. Simpson.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 24, 1889, page 3


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 31, 1889, page 2




    R. A. Habersham of Portland, representing the syndicate which has the building of the proposed Jacksonville-Medford railroad in contemplation, made a preliminary survey last Saturday, and left for home the next evening. A meeting of the incorporators of the company was held yesterday, but we have not learned what the result thereof was. It is believed that Mr. H.'s report will be favorable and that the construction of the line will begin soon.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 31, 1889, page 3


    Timothy, alfalfa and all kinds of grass seed at Goldsmith's, Medford.
    Gaylord Bell arrived from Grants Pass this week, and will prospect his quartz mine on Jackson Creek.
    Water in all the wells, streams, etc., is rising, and the scarcity of the aqueous fluid, which prevailed for a while, is now at an end.
    The drawing for the benefit of the Catholic Church at Medford took place at the U.S. Hotel last Saturday. John Schumpf was the lucky man and walked off with the horse, which is a fine one.
    It seems as if one "Dr." Willis E. Everett, who not so long since victimized the Golden Spike Mining Co. at Wagner Creek so scandalously, is still at his old tricks. The Sunday Welcome says that Dr. King , of Jacksonville, Florida, lately became so interested in the Alaskan collection of Everett, of Tacoma, that he purchased it entire for $3000. King paid very dearly for the stuff this so-called geologist palmed off as coming from Alaska.
    In the death of John R. Tice, at his family residence in Medford last Friday, the county loses one of its oldest pioneers. Coming to the valley while yet it was a wilderness, he made his home here, raised a large family and died universally respected. Until a few years ago he lived upon his donation claim about four miles from Jacksonville, but has recently made his home at Medford. The remains were brought to Jacksonville for interment in our beautiful cemetery, on Saturday afternoon, the burial services being conducted by Rev. E. McLean. A large concourse paid their last respects to the deceased.
    Last week Col. Jacob Johnson of Medford piloted eight lone, lorn female and three masculine attaches up into the timber belt at the head of Rogue River in quest of timber locations. The ladies averred that they were all widows and old maids and had not exhausted their right to buy 160 acres on Uncle Sam's timber reserve. Some eligible male ranchers along the road were following up the wagons at last accounts, with the avowed intention of inducing a portion of the female contingent to forfeit their privilege to buy on this side of the line.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 31, 1889, page 3


    Mrs. Jas. Guerin and children will visit George Brown and wife of Eagle Point, Mrs. G.'s parents, during the next few months.
    R. A. Habersham, the well-known civil engineer of Portland, was in the valley last week on business connected with the Jacksonville-Medford railroad.
    R. M. Shely, an excellent mechanic, who has been in Portland for some time past, returned a few days ago and is employed in the Jacksonville marble works.
    Mr. Eshelman, a prominent business man of Seattle, Wash., who will be largely interested in the Jacksonville-Medford motor line, spent a few days in this section last week. He is highly pleased with the valley, and speaks favorably of our new railroad enterprise.
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 31, 1889, page 3


TICE--At the family residence in Medford, October 25, 1889, of paralysis, John R. Tice, a native of Indiana and a pioneer of southern Oregon; aged 57 years and 2 months.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 31, 1889, page 3


    A piece of work has been going on during the past week that is the source of much gratification to all who expect to do much teaming over the Medford and Jacksonville road during the coming winter. We refer to the fine roadbed being constructed by supervisor O. Harbaugh in the Tice lane where heretofore the road has been a terror to all passers during the winter season. Mr. Harbaugh never does anything by halves, and he prepared the ground for a well-drained roadbed by first building up with pine and fir tree-tops and straw, afterwards filling in with gravel. The public was astonished to find how rapidly a good road could be constructed over a bad route by this method, by one who understood what he was doing. The supervisor has almost completed the section through the Tice lane during the past week, and when the rest of the road is put in equally good condition, this famous loblolly in the winter season will rank among our best county roads.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 7, 1889, page 3


    M. Armstrong and family have removed to Medford.
    Owing to the burning of the Grants Pass Sugar Pine Door and Lumber Company's factory there has been considerable difficulty among fruit packers in securing boxes.
    See the new advertisement of Orra E. Angle, one of Medford's liveliest and most progressive merchants, who is pursuing the right course to achieve success in the merchandising business by the liberal use of printer's ink.
    Fred O'Bryant of Medford again appears before the public in our columns this week. Persons desiring to have work done in his line, or to purchase fine jewelry or holiday goods, cannot do better than to give him their patronage.
    Legate, Hu^rn & Co. of Klamath County have arrived at Medford with their well-boring machinery and will attempt to find artesian water. It is hoped that they will succeed, for there is no calculating the benefit that will accrue therefrom.
"Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 7, 1889, page 3


    C. Sly has returned from the east of the mountains and located at Medford.
    John H. Redfeld has rerurned from Linkville and will probably engage in blacksmithing at Medford.^
"Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 7, 1889, page 3


Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 7, 1889, page 3


KNIGHT-PURDIN--At the Presbyterian Church in Medford, November 2, 1889, by Rev. E. McLean, Stephen E. Knight, of Siskiyou County, Cal., and Miss Bertha L. Purdin of Medford.
GEORGE-CLARK--At the residence of Mr. Dodson in Medford precinct, November 5, 1889, by Rev. G. G. Thomas, Frank George and Miss Ollie Clark.
ELDER--At Medford, November 1st, 1889, of consumption, L. U. Elder, aged 17 years and 8 months.
    Deceased was a bright and promising boy of 17 years when he was stricken with consumption, and his home is now desolated for the third time in as many years by the fell destroyer, a fond mother and a loving sister having gone before. A large number of sympathizing friends accompanied the thrice-bereft father in charge of the remains to the family lot in the beautiful Jacksonville Cemetery, where they will rest until the great family reunion on resurrection morn. Rev. McLean conducted the beautiful and impressive burial service at the grave, at noon on Saturday, and preached a touching sermon on the occasion.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 7, 1889, page 3



Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 7, 1889 et seq., page 3


    A. A. Davis of Medford this week advertises for sale his fine Poland China pigs, which he imported from Minnesota last fall. They are first-class stock.
    Ward Dougla