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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!
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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.
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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.