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PAGE TWO ROGUE NEWS FBI.. FEB. 27, 1959 Help Oregon's Centennial Oregon is celebrating her 100th birthday of statehood this year, and we should help make this affair a large success. By Carol and Charlene Old Grizzly Spells Doom As the pioneers settled the sr-ar. ai. 2i-nsjrs 'r We can do this bv studvinsr her historv. There West .the fashions of that day E:Hr.te-" are manv inteerstine stories about Oreeron and her were iuite different than we $SSi settlers in the Jacksonville Museum, in books written of bUCXn from S-pK about Oregon in the early days. the hides of animals, while the girls' dresses of the day were Students can learn much from participating in made of canvas from the tops the Rogue News contest, and endeavor to locate his- o th covered wagons. . , . r i,, .v,tj ' To add to their dress were torical sites of early Ashland. the ni h buttoned shoes for The Rogue News hopes that many will partici- ITaES I J pate by reading, talking with old timers, visiting the men. spots and will be able to tenn visitors coming through Ashland tjiis year its history, landmarks, who . . . and interesting spots. Gel on the Wagon, Grizzlies!! "Get on the wagon rollin West, get on the wag on, too. Get on the wagon rollin' West ; there's plenty of room for you." By Maris Enblom Grizzly bears in the 1800 s y. ." were a major threat to early threatening pioneer travel. Old Rulfoot, most vicious of all Grizzlies, was a 1872 pound bear wihch from nose to tail was 7 feet long. He roamed throughout Klamath and Jack son counties ruthlessly killing off cattle and leaving more han half of the remains uneaten. Old .Rulfoot, also known as Clubfoot, because he had lost three toes of the left forefoot in a trap set by Bruce Grieve, was extremely cunning and managed to remain on the loose for many years. William Wright and Purl Bean finally killed the big Grizzly after a long and tiring pursuit. His 111: J feHl lejlW&BK ,iZiVumi(t, Vi 1, skin sold for $500 Through the help No friend's a friend till (He Beaumont Beaumont and Fletcher of the Applegate family, Oregon is rid of the Grizzlies. They arc now entirely extinct, except of course for the fierce Ash land High Grizzlies, mightiest of all. Not a character from MAD Magazine, but Bill Willis, noted pioneer of the early days In Ashland. Bill was known to "poach" deer and pan gold. Some say he panned gold, and made his Thought of ,h, Month " "1J "" TMn frionH'c a frir-rv He was a noted gunsmith, , , ,,s . . . . .i . . , ' 'shall) prove a friend and there are various tales on r ho whe lost his left arm. A salute to Glen Simpson for TV. V..f,,l f vn ; V, -i thf nirtlirp Tt'a tin tho ;;tQt;n f ,-irtm , VJWn.-Q a ,. "Ground Hog Stomp" (a tune Don't forget Oregon's State ......wVU -"v- J of 100 years ago) in honor of song tnis year, ney was hard; its success depended upon everyone Bill waiis. Oregon, my Oregon "pitching in" and doing his share. However, there l-i tu Land of the empire builders, was a joy in working together for a common cause. Many of the tunes of the Land of the golden west; Cooperation made the pioneers' journey possible. Pat can be compared to some Conquered and held by free of the present day songs. men. Today at Ashland High cooperation could well "Clementine" - Donna Fairest and the best, be improved. The followers are welcome. The tasks T.op of 9ld..Smok.ey" Onward and upward ever. i .i i , , . &mone uets m Your fcyes Forward on and on: may uu u.e.r success aepena3 upon Uie en, .Tve Been Working on the Hail to thee. Land of heroes, U we clip things from other thusiasm and Willingness OV everyone. So "get on the Railroad" - With the Wind Land of the rose and sunshine, magazines ,, Tn "t"1 4n "r " Laden with health and vigor. We are too lazy to write "Little Brown Jug" - Tecquilla Blest by the blood of martyrs, "Oh Suzanna" - Lonely Tear- Land of the setting sun; drops Hail to thee, Land of promise, ''Billy Boy" - Problems My Oregon. may be hard, but their success depends upon the en-, thusiasm and willingness ov everyone. So "get on the wagon ;" cooperation can make our projects flourish. Rogue Indians Atfack Valley Settlers Continued from Page 1 were about 5'6" in height. in 1852. Ramsacking of settlers Most of them were filthy and and cattle trains was common, beardless, with long black hair. WIN A PRIZE with the main purpose of ob- Strong ties existed between taining goods of "metal" from the Shasta, Klamaths, Modocs, the whites. . and Rogues as they spoke the In appearance the Rogues same language. Paper Puzzle Geting out a paper is no pic 4 nic. If we print jokes, people say we are silly. If we don't they say we are too serious. Know 'Old Ashland' New at Fortmiller's! Just Arrived. A big shipment of . Swim Suits by Jantzen in the loveliest of new 1959 styles . . . See Them Today at Fortmillers! ' ' ourselves. If we don't, we are stuck on our own stuff. If we don't print every word of all contributions, W'e don't appreciate genius. If we do print them,, the col umns are filled with junk. If we make a change in the other fellows writing. A crize of five dollars will 11. Ashland Hmih f!R54i We are to critical- be given to the student who 12. Miller Blacksmith Shop If we "'l", we are blamed for correcuy places xne most nis- (1878) torical sighu i (listed below) on p g . a man of Ashland. You will need: A map of 14-First Opera House (1885-89) From some other sheet Ashland. (This map may be 15. Second Opera House We did. drawn free-hand, but must be 16. First Mechanical Ice Plant accurate with street numbers y First Saw Mill and location marks. post 0ffice Rules: 19. First High School 1. On this map, place correct- 20- First Presbyterian Church ly as many historical sights as 21. First Grade School you can. You may receive help 22. The Tyior Place from those not affiliated with 23. The East Side School the Journalism class. 24 KeUner Hous 2. A11 entries must be in by 25. Oil Fellows (1879) March 13. poor editing. Now, like as not, some guy will say we swiped this 3. In case of tie, earliest en try will receive prize. 4. All material handed in must be legible. 5. All members of Journa lism class are disqualified. Historical Sights: 1. Golden Spike (1887;. 2. Woolen Mill (1889-1900) 3. Marble Works 4. First Saddle Shop (1884) 5. Helman House (1852) 6. Flour Mill (1854-1909) 7. First Military Telegraph Co. ASHLAND DRUG "Grixily" Ballpoint PxMcripiioiu Cosmetics Costume Jewelry 257 East Main ft ' D Brunswick Automatics Ashland Bowling Lanes 30 So. First St. OPEN 1 TO 12 7 DAYS A WEEK Phone MU 2-0032 ROGUE NEWS 1958-1959 Published every (month by the journalism class of Ashland Senior High School, Ashland, Oregon Editor-in-Chief . Pat Gibson Assistant Editor .. . Betty Duffy First Page Editor . Pat Dailey Assistant -,. Sally Mackay Second Page Editor -. Judy Mann Assistant Kathy Heinzman Third Page Editor Terry Campbell Assistant t Herb Eell 8. Methodist Academy, 1872-'04 Sports Page Editor Jim Susee 9. Powell Homestead (1858) Assistant Sports Editors Bill Baker, James Kogan ousiness manager . . tcv Jonnson Exchange Editor : Darlene Scherer Assistant .. . Ida May Photographer ." . . i . Dave Jones Copy Desk Editor Mavis Emblom Junior Staff ...... Ida May Carolyn Farmer, Anita Fclter. Diane Gourley Senior Staff Reporters Linda Lorton, Judy Mann, Carol Hohnstein, Jerry Leach, Chris Pollock, Lynn Baker, Pat Dailey, Lyncl Libby, Sally Mackay, June Maddox Advertising Managrs ... Carol Hohnstein. Judy Mann Ajsibtant Managers Charlenc Feterseii, Wanda Prettyman. Linda Lorton 10. Applegate Trail (1846) CENTENNIAL EDITION The Rogue News has at tempted to bring a few in teresting things about the past in Ashland and vicinity. Throughout the year more articles will be run on Ore 3oit Ccnicwual nidlcnal.
