w •
Oreg.m Histcri< al Society
JACKSONVILLE, JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON, MARCH 19, 1910
—
PORTLAND LETTER
[ an active campaign constantly for good
roads throughout the state. Funds to
I carry on the work have been subscribed
and not only will good roads legislation
Eastern Capital Invests be fathered but demonstrations of ap-
road making will be carried on
Heavily in Oregon Prop I I proved
and it is hoped to secure the appoint-
erty — Portland’s New I ment of a highway commission. Much
good is expected to result from the
campaign.
Packing Plant
Following s conference between of
ficials of Oregon and Washinton held
Portland, Ore., March 15—Special | during the past week in Portland, an
Large sums of Eastern capital have agreement was reached as to the dis
been invested in this state during the puted state boundary at the mouth of
last week in the purchase’of the North the Columbia River. An arbitrary line
west Corporation, which controls num was agreed upon which will be used in
erous gas, water and electric light and , enforcing the fish laws and levying
power plants in Oregon and Washington ta^es until the vexed question is settled
H. M. Byllesby t, Co., of Chicago, a ' finally.
large promotion concern, are under
Washington boosters will reach Port
stood to have taken over the proper land on the afternoon of March 19 on
ties. The firm will establish an office their way to California.The visitors will
in Portland bv the first of next month represent cities in Western Washington
anl direct operations from here.
and while in Portland will be entertained
The properties bought extend from by the Comemrcial Club.
Walla Walla, Washington., to South
ern
Oregon,
ambitious projects
Saved a Soldier’s Life.
yet to be completed are included in the
company’s holdings. Various electric
Facing death from shot and shell in
lines in the two states are planned, and the civil war was more agreeable to J.
the development of big water powers A. Stone, Kemp, Tex., than facing it
from what doctors said was consump
lies been outlined.
tion. “I contracted a stubborn cold” he
This transaction, which carries with writes, “that developed a cough, that
it a very large sum of Eastern capital stuck to me in spite of all remedies for
shows the confidence outside investors years. My weight ran down to 130
pounds. Then I began to use Dr. K ng’s
have in the future development of this New Discovery, which completely cur
section of the United States.
ed me. I now weigh 178 pounds.” For
Total deposits in Oregon banks, both Coughs,lung trouble, its supreme. 50c.
1.0J. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
national and state, at the close of City Drug Store.
business January 31, totaled 91,314,138,
---------- *©•-----------
an increase of $1,441,219. On the last
day of January there was due Oregon
Watkins Items.
banks from approved reserve agents
outside of the state, a total of $10,239,-
853. These figures are given in a state Correspondence to The Post.
We are having regular spring weath
ment just issued by State Bank Ex
er at this writing.
aminer Steel.
Portland’s big new packing plant,¡just
James Terry made a business trip to
completed by the Swift interests began Wm. Dorns Monday.
killing livestock yesterday. From now
Win. Louden and Anthony Watkins
on, it will enlarge its operations until
all the departments and allied industr were up to Pursell’s mill on business
Surday.
ies are under way. It is expected to be
two or three months before the big
The school house near Watkins is be
$2,000,000 plant is in full operation. ing improved and the children are look
The completion of this big packing ing forward to the 28th of March the
house is a boost for the producers of first day of this term of school. Miss
live stock not <5nly in this state but Emma Wendt of Jacksonville will
throughout the northwest. The killing teach.
department is prepared to handle ab Mrs. Kate Stephenson called on friends
out 500 cattle a day as a starter and near Watkins recently, the guest of
has a capacity of 1000 hogs and sheep. Mrs. Raymond Phillips.
The interest shown in live stock produc
The surprise party given at Deb.
tion throughout the big territory tribu
tary to this market will largely deter McKee’s Tuesday March 15th was a
mine the magnitude of operations by grand success and a very enjoyable time
the new plant. Hogs reached $11.10 was had by the many that attended, A
fine supper was served at twelve o’-
during the past week.
With Judge Lional R. Webster in clock.
charge, headquarters have been opened
J. Byrne went to Ruch recently to
in Portland by the Oregon Good Roads meet his sister Katie who has been vis
Association and it is planned to wage iting in Jacksonville for some time.
¡—w—i
'WM
—------------------ —;----------------———:—■------------- —------------------------------------------------------------
' Oregon’s recent increase in population
is largely confined to the towns and Meeting for Organization
cities and their suburbs. Many Oregon
towns have doubled in population in the
to be Held Soon—Petition
past few years, but no such increase is
Circulated
manifest in the rural communities; The
meaning of it is that the farms must
have civilized roads to market or civi
A petition calling a meeting in the
Engineer Donnelly of the state board
The people of Jacksonville generally
of water control, is expected this week and every patron of the present tele-: lized men will not buy and occupy them. City Hall for the purpose of organiz
with a crew of men, to measure the phone system should constitute him Men nowadays are traveling through ing a commercial club is being circula
waters of the Althouse creek, the self or herself a committee of one to life on a twentieth century basis. They ted and at the time of our going to press
Rogue river and various tributaries and assist in guarding against an unneces want a few comforts a few conveniences contains the following names;
to determine the quantity of irrigable sary evil that threatens to be forced and some of the accessories of real •Jacksonville Post
land that may be reclaimed by the wa upon the people in the form of another living here below, and these the unim D. W. Bagshaw
ters of those streams. Filings have telephone system, which if consumated proved road forbids. There must be T. W. Fulton
been made on these streams and before will increase the expense of business easy means of coming and going from Farmers & Fruitgrowers Bank
the board can arrive at an equitable ad subscribers over 100‘/l for the addition farm to farm and from country to Benj. M. Collins
judication of the rights of users, thor al telephone service, which must be ad town or the homeseekers will seek and P. Donegon Jr.
ough and complete surveys must be ded to the cost of living. Opposition settle spots where these can be found. F. M. Roundtree
made. The work will consume about service in the way of water, electric It is idle to advertise for people to come Luke Ryan
if they are not satisfied when they ar
three months’ time.
lights, railroad, etc., does not add to rive. If the merchants, the bankers, Emil Britt
Union Livery Stable
A short time ago the superintendent cost of living for the reason that you
of this district, spent some time in can patronize either, but a dual tele the insurance men, the doctors the law W. P. Bailey
southern Oregon taking preliminary phone system works on different lines. yers, the mechanics and every other E. Thompson
steps and holding hearings rega.ding If there are two telephone companies profession and vocation in the cities O. K. Barber Shop
the adjudication of water rights on cer in a city, the doctor, dentist, lawyer, and towns want new customers, clients | Frank Robinson
and patients in the country, they can
tain streams.
grocer, butcher and in fact all places get them by helping to make Oregon Central Meat Market
of commerce must patronize each sys roads such that rural Oregou will be I B. A. Bradburn
tem and the added expense to the mer attractive. Buiiding civilized roads for ; M. M. Taylor
Stiff Neck.
Jacksonville Real Estate Co.
Stiff neck is caused by rheumatism chant must necessarily be paid by their civilized men is one of the surest, most
Adolf Shulz
of the muscles of the neck. It is usu patrons, as it. is an established fact effective and easiest ways of peopling
U. S. Hotel
that
the
consumer
has
to
pay
higher
ally confined to one side, or to the back
Oregon, and of making it a headquart L. I. Brown
of the neck and one side. While it is of prices whenever the cost of doing busi ers for wealth, happiness and good liv
Chas. F. Dunford
ten quire painful, quick relief may be ness increases.—Adv.
ing. Is there one man in all the state E. W. Wilson
had by applying Chamberlain’s Lini
who objects to good roads?—Journal. W. T. Grieve
ment* Not one case of rheumatism in
H. K. Hanna Jr.
Buncom Reports.
ten requires internal treatment. When
Deneff’s Confectionery
Granulated Eye Lids
there is no fever and no swelling as in
Wm. C. Deneff
Do
not
need
to
be
cauterized
or
scarin-
Correspondence
to
the
Post.
muscular and chronic rheumatism,
We are having fine weather, neigh- ed by a physican. Sutherland’s Eagle T. T. Shaw
Chamberlain’s Liniment will accom
Eye Salve is guaranteed to cure them T. W. Hester
plish more than any internal treatment. bors are all busy putting in their gar without pain. It is harmless and a sure
dens.
cure for granulated lids. 25c tubes at Harry Luy
For sale by City Drug Store.
all dealers. For sale by City Drug J no. R. Norris
Ancel Gilson and wife was in town Store.
--------------- ♦©■«---------------
Geo. E. Neuber
Wednesday.
Oscar Lewis
REV. ENNIS RETAINED.
George Inks and family have gone to
Jacksonville Bakery
THE STRIKE.
Murphy, Oregon.
B. Wetzel
Presbyterian Congregation in Byron Johnston was in Jacksonville
Chris Keegan
this week.
Foolish Tactics Alienates Sup- J. B. Wetterer
Favor of Present Pastor.
A. Learned
Frank Stephenson and Bert McKee
port of the Public.
M. D. Jones
was visiting relatives near Buncom Sun
A^congregational meeting^was held at day.
S. P. DeRoboam
the Presbyterian church Wednesday
The tactics of the Central Labor Henry G. Dox
Mrs. M. Buck and son Otis were up
evening at which various matters of
Union
in Philadelphia, in furtherance John H. Huffer
interest, to the church and its members Little Applegate Monday.
of
the
sympathetic
strike, goes far to City Meat Market
Mr. Robinson who has been spending
were discussed.
alienate
whatever
support
the general John Dunnington.
A very able and interesting address the winter here at Buncom is expected public may have been disposed to give
to
start
soon
for
the
Willamette
Val
was delivered by Rev. Shields of Med
the striking carmen at the outset of
Ail Ideal Cough Medicine.
ford, followed by remarks by different ley.
the
present
trouble.
“
As
an ideal cough medicine I re
Any one who would like a good neat
members of the congregation.
There is neither justification nor gard Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in
Upon the question of a pastorfor the hair cut or shave call at Reines Com-
reasonable excuse for the order direct a class by itself,’’says Dr. R. A. Wilt
ensuing year the congregation were bests.
unanimous in expressing their opinion
ing all milkmen, bakers, grocery clerks, shire, of Gwynneville, Ind. “I take
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Silva were in and other makers And handlers of food
and desire that the present pastor,
great pleasure in testifying to the re
Rev. Robert Ennis, who has faithfully Medford last week,
supplies to stop work until the grievan sults of Chamberlain’s Cough Medicine.
ministered to the church for seventeen
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hamilton will ces of the car men are adjusted. And In fact, I know of no other preparation
years, be requested to continue in
charge for the ensuing year. Rev. leave for Washington soon.
supremely foolish was the dec’sion of that meets so fully the expectations of
Ennis being present and consenting
the same Union that its members the most exacting in cases of croup and
J.
Goldsby
and
family
accompanied
thereto, the matter was so arranged.
by Mr. Daly spent several hours listen should withdraw their money from the coughs of children. As it contains no,
ing to the graphophone at Mr. J. Parkes banks, and their sympathizers should chloroform or morphine it certainly
do the same. Such action might possi makes a most safe, pleasant and effi
last Saturday night.
Mrs. Eliza Johnson and Mrs. Hettie bly add to the general disturbance of cacious remedy for the ill it is intend
Inks were visiting friends near Buncom business, but the chief sufferers would ed.” For sale at the City Drug Store.
be the depositors themselves.
last week.
-----------♦©♦-----------
By the actions referred to the strik
The new Oliver Typewriter, latest
Miss Tillie Payne of Woodville, Ore.,
ers have not only failed to secure sym
improved can be seen at this office.
I will commence a three month term of
pathy and support from the people at
school here at the Union school house large, but have placed themselves in a We have secured the agency for Jack
sonville and surrounding country and
Monday March 21.
position closely resembling rebellion
I Mrs. Cora Crump was visiting at Bun against the constituted authorities, would be pleased to receive your order.
Jacksonville Post
com Sunday.
threatening to tie up the trade and
Charlie, Beulah and Jessie Garrett ac- commerce of the entire country un
i companied by Mr. Parmer were visi less their demands are granted.
ting Mr. Goldsby and family recently.
The sympathy of the public is, as it
Bhould be, with the working man in all
proper and legitimate efforts to better Most Jacksonville People Have a
Stubborn As Mules
Weak Part and Too Often
his condition, but the tactics used in
are liver and bowels sometimes; seem the present strike merit condemnation
It’s the Back.
to balk without cause. Then there’s rather than sympathy.
trouble Loss of Appetite— Indigestion
Everyone has a weak spot.
Nervousness, Despondency, Headache.
Too often its a bad back.
The
Cold
that
Hangs
on
But such troubles fly before Dr. King’s
Twinges follow every sudden twist.
New Life Pills, the world’s best Stom Are readily cured by Dr. Beil’s Pine-
Dull aching keeps up, day and night.
It relieves the cold and
ach and Liver remedy. So easy. 25c at Tar-Honey.
Tell you the kidneys need help
stops the coughs. There is onlv one
For backache is really-kidney ache.
the City Drug Store.
genuine. Fo sale by City Drug Store.
A kidney cure is what yol need.
Doan’s Kidney Pills cure sick kidneys
Populating Rural Oregon.
Cure back ache and urinarv ills.
A Woman Associate Judge.
Jacksonville people recommend the
remedy-
A way to populate rural Oregon is to
The mayor of Denver makes the fol A. Z. Sears, living on Sth and H.Sts.,
provide facility of locomotion. What is lowing novel recommendation:
Medford, Ore.,says: ”1 have used
the facility for going to and from the
I believe that justice can best be Doan’s Kidney Pills and am glad to
farm and market is the question of all served in Denver by two sessions of po say that, the results were most grati
questions to the prospective buyer. It lice court each day, the first, where all fying. I sufferid for a long time from
is discouraging to the buyer if the route old offenders are to be tried; and the pains in my back anil I found it difficult
is through a sea of mud or wilderness second session, where first offenders to stoop. My kidneys were too free in
of mire. It is encouraging if instead of and women shall be tried, and that a action. Doan'sKidney Pills were so
mud and mire there is a hard macadam women associate judge be appointed to highly recommended to me that I pro
road to the nearest town and county sit with the police magistrate at the cured a box. I had only taken them a
seat. If the road is bad, the fertility second session of the court. Her reco- a short time when 1 found that they
of the soil counts for less, the land it mendations would only be advisory un were the remedy I required I continued
self is less valuable, and the products der our present law, but they would using them, my general health improved
I from the land less remunerative. Dis- have much influence in all decisions. a"d I feit better in every way. I take
The presence of a woman as an officer pleasure in recommending. Doan's
tance is not miles but time.
The cost of movement to and from of the court would soften the proceed Kidney Pills, toother sufferers.”
the farm is not fixed in furlongs, but ings, temper justice with mercy, and
Plenty more proof like this from
in the hours and minutes required for inspire courage as only a women can. Jacksonville people. Call at The City
the trip. Twenty miles over a hard She could do a good work by investiga I drug store and ask what customers re-
macadam is a shorter distance to the ting, outside the court, the causes and I port.
market than five over a chuck-holed conditions leading to a women’s arrest,
except Saturdays
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
and mudridden road. On the one it is and help untangle domestic or moral I cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
the matter of an hour for the farmers wrongs. I recommend that we try the New Y<,rk. So|e A(ientg for the Unit-
states.
auto; on the other with the struggling experiment, and believe good results J
term it may be a matter of two.
' will follow. — Woman’s Journal
1 Remember the name—Doan's,
Engineer of State Board Two Lincs Will Double the
Will Measure Water of Cost but not Improve the
Local Streams.
Service.
ULRICH BROS •?
II
hi
Announce
NEW SPRING
GOODS
In All Departments
We will be pleased to show them
to you
We close at 6 o’clock p. m. every evening
I
The roads, more than any other in- [
WILL MAKE
TWO PHONE
fluence, fix the price of the land,and GOMMER
largely settle the question of whether
SURVEY
stranger will buy, or where he will
SYSTEMS ! the
CIAL CLUB
locate. It is an almost certain fact that
III
ONE WEAK SPOT