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",THE-OREGON SENTINEL JACKaOA'Y H.L.K l "Wednesday, : : Jul? 16, 1879. BIOGttAPIIirAL SKETCHES. TIIOMAS CIIAY&EK Or Twenty Team IJfc In Clie Koclij Jloun " , taint. Cnntloncd from Tint TigeJ After the treaty was concluded Hus 3. ion gave him permission to establish a itrading post on the Brazos, twenty jniles from the nearest post Hetraded for two years making many excursions into the Commanche country. In several of these he narrowly escaped loosing his life through treachery of Indians. That far famed border warrior, Capt Jack Hayes, kept the eavages in fighting mood by his con fctant reprisals upon their camps and villages. On one occasion Thomas' life was saved by the intercession of an old medicine woD'JuiiO knew and re- ;nefted Sain "STFJunnj: one l tmHRitoinir nra f is excursions hepurchased an old Negro woman, the Indians had stolen near Austin, and returned her to her master who meanly refused to refund the 'money expended in her purchase. The Texan Government afterwards paid the debt The incidents last related brings us to the dale of the commencement of war between this government and Mexico. "When hostilities commenced Thomas joined a company of independ ent Rangers and scouted in the vicini ty of General Taylors army until peace was declared. He was at Buena Vis ta and many other of the battles fought, always fighting in the manner peculiar to a detachment independ ent of the main command. Immediate ly after the treaty of peace was made he started for California in company with David S. Terry, the slayer of Sen ator Broderick, and a number of other disbanded soldiers. lie remained in California until 185G when he came to Jacksonville, where he engaged in tra ding with unvaried pecuniary success. He is now located on his splendid ranch containing seventeen hundred acres, and extending from his bridge across Rogue river three miles up a beautiful valley, bouuded on the North by Gold Hill. His land is inclosed and sub divided by over sixty miles of fence and a large share of it in a high state of cultivation. No one unacquainted WfXlYlllIII tVouX Cuko farmer, under whose hospitable roo writer listened to a recital of the fore going incidents, for a man who had spent twenty years of his life be yond the limits of civilization. But it would require a .volume to record the adventures of one of such varied expe rience, and leaving the narrative like a tale half told, we hero lay down our pen.. nn.n ii of josnrii vt utti:ui:ii. On Wednesday last, the 9th inst., Joseph Wetterer, one of the oldest cit izens of Jacksonville died at the ago of nearly fifty one. The event was not unexpected as Mr. Wetterer had been suffering for some time and had a premonition that he could not recover. The deceased was born in Oberschopf heim, Baden, Germany, emigrating to the United States in 1848, and com ing to Jacksonville in the Fall 185G. In 1857 he started a brewery here in company with "Veit Schutz, afterwards starting a business on his own account which has been continued ever since. Mr. Wetterer was a great warm heart ed man, full of generous impulses and governedin all things by the very strict ets integrity. Manly and upright in all his dealings with his fellows. He was a worthy member of the Jackson ville lodge L 0. 0. P., and of Jackson Stamm, Independent Order of Red Men, and was laid down in the-bsauti-ful grounds of the Odd Fellows; the burial cerimony being performed by that order. The funeral was lage, the members of both orders appearing in regalia and being joined by a large number of citizens who desired to pay a last tribute of respect. The deceased leaves a widow and ix children to mourn the loss of the husband and father whom they may never see more in this life. Caught At Last. A man calling himself "Dr. Smith," in company with lis wife and little girl, passed through this place about three years ago bound bound North. While here the woman lectured on spiritism, free loveistn, woman suffrage and kindred topics, jmd the man pretended to possess the art ofhealiug by the aid of disembod ied spirits. The girl was at that time, too small to be useful to the couple in their questionable business. We no tice by our Willamette axchanges that "Dr. Smith" and his two female companions were recently arrested for coining and passing counterfeit two and a half pieces, The woman, though of the strong minded tribe, con fessed guilt when arrested, and the trio will probably soon enjoy the "pro jection" of the sterner sex at the State's expense where they can preach their new gospel to a congregation clad in pats. FOMTICILTIUXDOH. The word "freedom" is one that rings in American ears; is dear to Amer ican hearts. It matters not whether it applies to politics or religion, social life or thought, it is the very essence of all that is American. Occasionally, how ever, we find an individual that dis likes the sound of the word, especially when applied to politics. It is gener ally the editors of Bourbon Democratic newspapers, fearing the loss of their vocation as mou'Ji pieces for party leaders who tremble at the idea pf po litical freedom. Travelling in a nar row rut themselves they hold it the rankest political heresy if any one tries to look abroad over the plain of liberty or hold opinions based upon his own judgment We hold that no man can be free and yet confess himself a slave to party or a slave to anything under the sun. If a man is to be driven in the rut of party allegiance and whip ped back if he attempts to leave it ho is enjoying the woitS2-T?f--c!ebpot- ism, and can scarcely regard themselves as free. It is thought strange that Republican papers should teach politi cal enfranchisement in counties having democratic majorities, but those who wonder forget that it is just where the Bourbons are the strongest that mis sionary work is most needed. The his tory of democracy in this county is a record of impudent bulldozing, of brow beating practiced by rings and cliques until the party became completely dis gusted with the evoctions of petty ty ranny. It is argued that party organ ization is necessary. In State or Pres idential elections it is handy and saves trouble, but where .the people at large can control political affairs just as well as not it has been proved that they can attend to their own business better than by entrusting it to the agency of the harpies who pretend to work for pure love of country, but like the "horse leech's" daughter are never satisfied. The people of this county have ta.sted political freedom, have learned that power is safer in their own hands and that they can wield it to the best advan tage by wielding it directlv, and it is very improbable that they will ever wear the collar of any party again so far as local officers are concerned. Now, whilo the question of a har bor of refuge is in abeyance, is a prop er time to consider tue various means traffTptJfpgWu ot TTBr ireights. Crescent vjity is con ceded to be the dearest and most acces sible point on the coast, and the only question is how to reach it. We have hoped for the location of the break water at that point, as that would prob ably insure the construction of a nar row gauge railroad from this valley, but should this work Le located else where or not located at all a railroad would be among the remote possibili ties. Without San Francisco merch ants found its construction necessary to secure our trade. It is useless to talk of our people even to talk of build ing a narrow gauge railroad to the coast It is doubtful if they would de fray the expense of a preliminary sur vey, but it certainly is in the power of the merchants and farmers of Jackson, Josephine and Del Norte counties to construct a wagon road that will be passable at all seasons of tLe year, and affording superior facilities for team nig to any we now nave, w lien it is consiuercu mat we wouiu save over twenty five thousand dollars annually in freights, beside opening up a mark et for every pound of our surplus flour it seems strange that onr people should hesitate to take hold of this work. Probably all that is needed is a head to take the initiative and organize the pro ject into the shape. Even if, eventually, we are to have a railroad a wagon foal would be a good thing ior fair back upon, and a pretty sure guard against any monopoly. We hope our farmers will agitate this matter among themselves and be prepared after har vest to make a thorough examination with a view of ascertaining the cost of construction. Sad Affliction. The family of Mr. Wm. Mathes has just bren called on to endure the greatest shock known to poor humanity, the sudden loss of a beloved child. On the 4th instant, when all was festivity and re joicing, their little daughter was strick with typhoid fever, and inless than a week the gentle voice was hushed for ever and ever-more. In the narrow ness of our understanding we won der why Death does not spare the ten der blossom and gather only the ripened harvest; why the little daisy and the bending grain in its full fruition fall alike before the rentless sickle. Nev er till the veil of the Infinite is pierced will we know why, but while the tears fall and borrow grows more bitter let us believe that the Angels need such blossoms as little Bertha to weave in to the crowns of Immortality, and it will lighten the heaviest burthen life ever bore. 19TH ANNIVERSARY. Jacksonville Lodge Jro. 10, I.O. O.E. Will celebrate the Nineteenth Anni versary of the institution of their Lodge at JACKSONVILLE, OGN. on MONDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1879 By procession, Exercises at the Court House Square and Ball at Veit Schutz' Hall. Members of the Order will meet in Odd Fellows Hall at 1:30 P. M. and forming in procession will leave the hall at 2 o'clock P. M. After march ing through the principal streets the procession will move to the Court House square where the following exeuises will tako place: 1. Music by the Band. . 2. Opening ode. 3. I'iUVi-r lv UrtHrirtTftterft: 4. Vocal music. 5. Reading of Dispensation. 6. Music by the Band. 7. Oration by Ex-Governor S. F. Chadwick. 8. Music. 9. Closing ode. 10. Prayer. In the evening a ball will be given at Veit Schutz Hall to which a cordial invitation is extended. Muic by the Jacksonville Brass and String Band. Tickets for Ball, including supper, $3.00. Commtlce of Arrangement: Fred Luy, I-L Kubli, H. v. Helms, Frank Krause, Thos. B. Kent. , Reception Committee: Jesse Houck, Win M. Turner, Jno. Boll Hoot Managers II. v. Holms. J" P. Me Daniel, T.T McKcnzie Marshal, H. v. Helms Assistants, A. Bish, and J. II. Hyzer. No pains will bo spared to make the celebration and ball a success in every particular and an invitation to partici pate is extended to all. GREAT SLAUGHTER IN PRICES AT E. JACOBS' STOKE Oregon Street, Jacksonville Trfracvn -s c(xv-n.j?Tj? y-n j T TiiBgnencient assoitm-nt cf new goods has jut been received, consist ng iu part or CLOTHING, DRY-GOODS, GROCERIES, FANCY GOODS, BOOTS & SHOES, SCHOOL BOOKS, HATS AND CAPS, TOBACCOS & CIGARS, HARDWARE AND CARPETS, TINWARE, ALL KINDS PAINTS. -ALSO. "CSrXKTSDO-mrT- GIiASS, GROCERIES. A FINE ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' HATS AND FLOWERS, &c,&c. In fact everything to be found In a firt- clas flock nf General Merchandise, which will be Fold at prices That Defy Competition. The highst price allowed for country pre. dnce. 'Gire m? a call at my establishment in lh Masonic building and be convinced that there is do humbug about this. E .JACOBS. ANEW ARRANGEMENT! pLANED LUMBER OF ALL KIND' 1 can lie had in qnantities to suit ly writ, inc to the underf-iimed. at J V. Parker" steam t-wx mill on Bin Butte Gnek Floor ing. Rii'lic. Tciling and Moulding can be had in any qnantit;. We can plune 'umber 2 line lies Bid- in fact all kind of lumber necessary to bu Id tiou-s all of whieh can lie got rendv for ue at the mill. Parties who intend budding can save hauling more lumber than they need Bills, plans and e- t mtcs can be had either at tli v Ilutte or at their e&op at Jacksonville. Or 4 irnn. fcg.AU orders will receive premnt atten tion. SMITH & WAI-MAN. THEO.KUGLER INSTRUCTOR IN MUSIC, Jacksonville Oregon. WILL COMMENCE HIS FOURTH term on M nday, May 121b. His scale or prices is a follow?: Single lessons, each $ 1 50 Per Term of 2 1 Lessons $24 OO Highest Cash Price PAID FOR WOOL AND HIDES Bv A. FISHER. Ilil HA THE ceapest MORRIS MENSOR AT TUB NSfeYork Store, Jacksonville, Oregon. -J r , "t WEEKLY CURRENT PRICE: GROCERIES ETC. San Franci'co refined ?ogar.. 71b SI 00 Extra ensta rica coffee 41b 100 Hope ol all sizes per lb lGcts Liverpool palt. ."..i. .-.. .. 3 Extra choice tea 3(lcts & upward Tobacco C2c" ., Candles per box.-. .c. S3 50 DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, ETC. Prints lfiydsSl 00 Muslin 9eta per jd .fc upward A! ins hat, each. Mens boots per pair Shoe'.... .... Slipper'.. ,, , Gotten flmnl shirts and drawer11,, ineli. ... Mens cloth mils SO 00.. worlh. .......... aiensjVn'!! pants rfflij. worth..... 1.(10 3.50 63 C3 '.15.00 .' COO And varinos other articles too nnmernns to mention, ('.ill mid xniniii as il cis not'.i injr to satisfvynnifUr. Is the place to go for nnjthinjj in the litirdwnre line. He hnau hirsje unci superior stock of Rifles, Shot Guns and Sporting Material, and in fact everything from an Anvil to a SKEIXTOft ICev. lie sells'at LESS than Bed rock prices FOR OASII, and all those purchasing Building Hard ware, Tools of every kind, Paintt. GIass,Cordage, Brushes &e, have , FOTO5) That he is determined to under sell any one in the market, and people who wish Cutlery, Quartz or Spy Glasses, or anything made of iron, IN Fact people from every place or from ASIHjANI) "Will find that he means husines", and will get bargains by calling on him before going elsewhere. IBilLUlBy STORE ! OF J I. W. BEPRY. TnAVE JUST RECEIVED MT FALr and Winter ttock of Millinery Goodi consisting of LADIES' HATS AND BONNETS. Rihboni. French Flowers. O'trich Tips VehetP. Diaconal Silk-. Neckties. Collars. Cufls, Kid Glove. Laceo, B.iek Combs I'ocket llaiKlkercht f. Facey Wines, and Plnmec. Perfumery, and To let Soap, and a One aortmi lit of infant's shoes, I also have on band a supply of GESTLEMEVS NECKTIES & COLLAR For the holidays ment of I will have an assort CHINA AND WX DOLLS. I have received the agency of the cele brated White Sewing Machines, which I am pellintr cheaper than ever, and several ZTowe and Florence mnchines lor rale. " If otico to the Public. THE UNDERSIGNED WILL START FOR ltie Willamette valley In a few davs and will be absent from Jacksonville for a short lime. I havs left my accounts In the hands of E. H. Antenrietb. E-o..forcoliec-' tloa, and those knowing themselves indebt ed are requested to call upon him and make an early settlement. J. W. ROBINSON, M. D. Jacksonville, April 22, 18i9. (if, rl:" US ? e 'i 1 i vaM fMf -.,. . .'l ? ASHLAND HARNESS SHOP. $fe C. It. KLUM, MANUFACTURER op, and dealer in Saddlery and Harness, ASHLAND, OREGON. KEEPS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF good a in his line of trade. Ladles', liens' anil Roys Specialty. BUGGY Saddle, n TEAM, BUGGY AjYD PLOW HARNESS, WHIPS, ROBES, ,. DUSTERS HORSE BLANKETS. ALSO-W JWl-CK&reElT "REVEATIsb RlFLES. (commonly called Henry Rifles) of model of 1866, 1873, and 1876. Pistols, Cartridges, Etc. Wheat taken at the Highest Market Rates in Exchange for goods. E. C. BROOKS, DEALER IX Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, SCHOOL BOOKS, STATIONEUV FAXCY GOODS, SHEET MDSIC, FIEL.D GLASSES, VIOLINS, CITHERNS, harps AND STRING? FOR THE SAME. ALSO- DRUGS, MEDICINES, TOILET S0.1PS AND PERFUMERY. Needles and Best Sperm Oil for Sewing Machines, HE HAS SOLO stock of Am-Tinn out his cwinir Midlines a numb-T of tim'J. but ha another lot of them on hand This is the liglhet and mo-t rauid rnnninjr. a well a durable miehine there i made, and o simple that little ;jir! live or sit yrars old make their pa teh orl; on them Thi i the pNce to bnv (jond watclie, JTnfn.. afnT Vwolry, ni'd '" 1 cTVajr j welrv cheaper than any ono. jHJ-WaltlH, clock", jewelry aid serine mahi'ies cleaned and rep lire 1 at h reduced pi ice. TO TIIJS FROST 1CJIX ! WITH A NEW STOCK OF GOODS FRESH FROM SAN FRANCISCO. GEORGE W. LLIOTT. BEGS LEAVE TO CAT.L THE ATTENTION OF the public to tin f'-rt that he linn just return ed from $u Francisco with a full ntck of GENERAL MERCHANDISE Wnldi lie ii selling at PHICES THAT DEFY COMPETITION- ALSO LADIES' FANCY GOODS OF EVERY VARIETY Gents' and Soys' Clothing of Tiin- AVD AT Prices That Will Astonish the PURCHASES. MENS' AND BOYS' SHIRTS. A fall a-Mflrtmfnt from tit fine-it to th-s w?t Spectacles and Jewelry. The finest lnt of Sp-f diet? ani eye . plus orer brought tn the unrket and Wiitthna and Jewelry fever descriitien. MENS' AND BOYS' HATS THE VERY LATEST STYLE. Call and he Convinced. GEO.W. ELLIOTT. LATEST ARRIVALS OF AT BRECKENFEliD'S ! THE UNDERSIGNED TJKE3 PLE15 ure in announcing to the public that he has just receivsd a completi and tirit clarw assortment of G-nl"s Fnrni'hine Goods.such as Hats. Shirts. Underwear, etc. heft brand of Cigars and Tobacco. Pipt-s. Notions. Fancy Goods. Glassware Crockery. Musical 7nMrumeiiti. Bird Cajjei-, Stationary Pocket and Table Cutlery, Alliums, Toys. Candies. Nuts, etc., which will be sold at the cheapest rates. Give me a call and see for yourselves. F. BRECKENFELD. Q TO KAlILEIt BH03 inlfa Gold fen. K. KUBLI, 9 Odd Fellow's Bu Ming Jackson? He, Oreo? DEALER AND WORKER IN TIN.SHEETIRON, COPPER, LEAD Pumps, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, NAILS, A FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF STOVES HARDWARE, TINWARE, POWDER OF EVERT DESCRIPTION Fuse and Caps, WGODFN & WILLOW WARE, a . - ROPE, NAILS, Paints. Oils, Varnish, Glass CUTLERY, WIRE, Shot, Brushes, Chains, Soso ETC., ETC: I have secured the erviepi of n tlrt cla Mechanic, and am prepared to do all repair ing promptly and In superior style. TN' CONNFOTION VITn THE A HOVE I I m receivincHnd hive coi'tantly hand a full and Grst clas stock i f GROCERIES, DHY-GO0DS, CCM r.CCTS, TOrjlCCO HEADY MADE CtOTHIXQ, GLASSWARE. CROCKERY, Ac. .pG-EverjIhi-gsoTd at rearmW ntp. K. KUBU "XEVS AltfD LEE? L1V2!" EAGLE M'LLS, OITUVTF.I) Kl'TEKM MM.1S FOUTil O ot Jiicttfniivillf Dm 'J m'le north ot A-hlinJ, are prepared ti. do Kcrchant and Exchange Basiness. FLOUR, GRAHAM, CORNMEAL AND FEED AT BEDROCK PRICES. 3 pnnnd of flour, 2 pound' fhorti nr.il 8 pound" linn Riven pr lmhcl of enoil wheat Will cick flonr-ciHnmi-r furnNh inefickR. Sicki with our mc . d anu on them furnMied at low ri My brother. G. F Hillinc. will have chirj:e of the biir!ie, tHug nineited ly onpi-trnt millers. Everything wurrantiil as reureteuted. SRAH A. FARNRAM. W. F. OWEN I PLYMS, Forwarding arid Commission AGENTS, Zloseburg - - - - Orrg-n. WILL (JIVK SPECIAL ATTEV tion to lorwnrilinsr (roods ciinsiffilnl to their care. Freight monfy ndvuncid. Commission reasonable. All hii-iines in this line shall recive onr strict attention. All iroods ronsii-ned to onr care should he markirl "G. It. A." tto.hurK. J. W RIGGS, PIIOTOGRJiPII & FERROTYPE GALLERY. ASHLAND OREGON, T AM NOW PERMANENTLY LOCATED I in this city, and nil that fiivnr me with their patronage I will guarantee to give sat is'action. My motto is to live and le. live prires to suit the ti n . I am nl'O prepared to do outdoor work takin,; landscapes , pn vate residences etc.. Call and see specimens of pictures taken in all fciLds of Wtather. J. W. K. ASHLAND AND LiKKVILLE II. F. Phillips : : : : Proprietor. T AM NOW RUNNING A DAILY LINr l be wen the above point, leavine Asbland with coach on MomUys. Wei'iiesdays and -ridiys. retuin'ng next day On Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday of each week ab'ick biiard will start from .dthlaud returning on ttie fol lowing day. PAKE, (each way) $9.00. Connection made at Linkville with hacks for Lakeview. About fifty head of young stock cat de, in good condition. For further narlimUr on. 1 quire of the undersigned. . . . Enwis Smith Jacksonville, June U, 1873. PWXLEtt HARDWARE STORE MRS J. BILGER AT Til E OLD STAND OF JOHN BILGER Caliirnia street. Jacksonville, Oregon, DEALER IN TIN, SDEET IRON, COPPER WARS Stoves, f AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, PUMPS aiid PIPES, V Paints, Oils, Glass, Varnish, Powder & Fuso A General Assortment of SHELF HARDWARE, FIN EWOSTENHOLM CUTLERY ROPE & TWINE. A first-class mechanic will attend to Job Work with ncutnc;a and dispatch. I will always keep constantly on hand a, large stock of Liquors and tobacco. Acent for the P CIFIC RUUI1ER PAINT The b.st in the World. Particular attention piM to Faime-s' wants, ai:d the supplying i.f extras for Farm Machinery. anl nil Inform-tUon as to .su-h art eles. furni'hi'd cheerfully, on n ip'icitio i Noptinswill be spirt d to Inruiuli ur putt'inis wllli the l st good In market, in our line. and nt the lmvit price". Our motto shall be prompt and fair deal ing with all. Call and exiuni ii nor stuck li.rnn. rnn fl, jivI.itm. l,Hfutinn onle'd ifflPftRTAHT mmv. mow w am -A w W u A Wrf Information for the People. HAVE KKfEIVm AVOTHER U'ae ciiis!i(ini nt of the reh lirainl Sm- ir Si'Winc M leliliitc. wli cli nr- fir rule oa ilirn-oiil liberal trims mid nt lie risnUr p-iiis eDliililwliri by the cunipmy, I m-ri. Inn wate no limi. inonej no I p uumk nn mleiior mncliini.s wlun y.iii can purchueu genuine S'nirer nt the same lisiures In buy itiir a Singer ymi gel n nimliine ol ncknonN (died mirit and establish! d rcpnlaiion, an I are certain of having value refeiveil for your money, us every mailiine is warranted by the company. 'IheSinser Company now ?p thne-qnir-lers nt all the machines sold in the world, the enpicity of their works at Ebzibelh, Aew Jr?ey. enabling 1 1. tin to turn nut over a ibnusiind nmrhme a day. and they have 4,500 I'fficis for thesnleof tliise jnsiFy relr iirattrd tewing machines which have taken the FIRST PHISB Over all competitors more than two hund rtd times. After the Chicago (irp the Relief Com-, miller nndertook to fnrnNIi sewing machines J to tlient-edy women of ih.it city, mid appli- enotR were permitted to choiwe from six dif-l fercnl kinds of muchints. 2 3lt applicants were furnished wnh in icliins. of winch mini 4 l'er2 427 rhoe Suiter machines nnd SI71 dis'ribiiied th. ir choice amona the five other k'nds of machines. ' hey were to earn their 'ivin? on these machine:?, and took the Sin ger, because ZT IS EH3 TE3T. The people bought Singer machines ,'ol.'o-.3: 170 12T.raSinK.rMachlne. 171 ..lIlliU " IOlt a4il vtt 01 1S"3 23i4U " " 1S7 211 B79 " ' 1'75 219CM " " 1S76 SO! 311) " M 177 SSintS M " 1878 3.16,132 " " n. II. PKATHRRH, Agen for Jsck.nn snl Jimrphine Cnnnttrs. Iteiidfinirters, Jncksonvllle, Or Mr. P. P. Prim. Ml Ella Prim. NEW MILLINERY STOReM SPRING OPENING. We have just received i new nnd complete siock oi .Millinery gooils. consisting or HATS OF ALL STYLES, Ilibbous, Fa(Iiei'g, Flowers,! EUCHINGS, COLLARS AND CUFFS "7T3IXi2:3Xro. OENAMENTS, SILKS LACES, GESTLEMESS' ASD LAI HANDKERCHIEFS., Call and s'e them nt the buildin occupied by Dr. Robinson, oni street