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<3 e ®M¡> » ill The M o il Thoroughly Read W eekly in Southern Oregon, Published in the Biggest L ittle Tow n in the State ....................................................................................................**M >«*a***ss****w> w *W********<***^ * * * * « * ^ * ^ ^ * v * * w VOLUME XXXV ----- GOLD HILL, OREGON, THURSDAY, JUNE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- — MEN VIE FOR MINE RIGHTS ■ '— ■ _ Teachers Settled for Summer Season J ■ r — M lE a B M B B g g g W L? .'.J— 2, IQJ2 1.. ■ . . .'■Il "'^.a . - -J—2* — t- '' THREE BIG BALL Pocket On Famous GAMES SUNDAY *^ v **^ *W **^ ******^ ^ w»* »_________________________ NUMBER 7 T T T ^T^ Gold Hill . TOURISTSBRING " $50,000,000 The local teachers in both grades and high school orc spending their vacations in various ways. Chavner at the foot of the hill, and (Gy S. M. J.) Principal and Mrs. G. E. Meising- Long approached him, asking him ii January 8, I860, James Hayes and er plan to spend the summer at another man whose name has been he remembered seeing two men on their home on the outskirts of the lioiscback neur there recently, and Each Community and Indi Triple-H eader to Be Played Former Partners in Race to city. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Angslt-utl forgotten, or possibly was never one of the horses getting away from have recently purchased u tilt-acre vidual Can Get Their rightly known, were hunting some its rider. He said he could show in M em ory of John Finance Hazel M ine p, ur orchard and a lovely runcli stray horses on this hill where the them Ihe place, but he was reluc Share house between Jacksonville unit Logan Near Here tant about leaving his work. famous ledge of gold was found. Medford in partnership with Ted Again money talked and for three The stranger had dismounted and llewilt of San Francisco. They was examining a piece of float dollars he pointed out the place. With the opening of the 1932 Three games of baseball, played quarts he had picked up, when his E. Auclair arrived in this city Ipave recently moved to their new Ish stood for a moment at that tourikt season, which 4o Oregon is home and are busy getting settled. by learns on which John Logan had from Los Angeles a few days ago horse broke away and both men point and looked about him and the most important season of the Miss Edith Fenwick.who will teach played at one time or another dur und informs this office that he is in Jacksonville next full is now in ing Ids huseball career, have been were obliged to follow him some then {minting to a ledge nearby- year, the state is preparing to care said, ‘‘There boys, is the ledge,” and for the many viitors it will attract. distance before they caught him. prepared Io finance the Hasel mine |»orl| Mnt| visiting her mother, but scheduled for this Sunday, June 5. However, the stranger put Ihe so il proved to be, glittering in the The Portland chambt r of com near Gold Hill, owned by Mrs. Etta will return und make tier home ul The games which were called on piece of quarts into h it pocket and sunlight. merce estimates that the average (fade*. i Hie Angstead-Hewitt ranch. account of rain last Sunday, will brought it to Jacksonville, where he When the claim was staked out, Mr. Auclair slates that hr Is a Miss Albertina Hankey left S.d- be played al the Medford fair learned that he was wanted by the Hayes claimed the right to include tourists spends at least seven days in Oregon, and spends on an average fornier partner of John Swunson, a 1 unlay for her lionfr in Portland grounds. They arc: sheriff and he left immediately for his friend and Long, his partner, so of $7.50 a day. The chamber pre and ullhough she bus not made def-, .. . . "cry prominent mining man, who lode plan, may attend summer, ‘¿ ‘X d , . ! S U and Yreka, taking the piece of quartz the claim was located in the names dicts that $50,000,000 will be spent is now in Portland seeking funds to of George Ish, James Hayes, Thomas in Origon in 1932 by tourists—or with him. finance the same mine. According ' ,, . I Jnekonvillc vs. Talent, will follow. At Yreka he met George Ish who Chavner, the emigrant, John Miller $50 for each man, woman and child Coy ltohinson and anil Ajj #<1<u<(| a„ ru(.,ion ,„ e af|. had at one time befriended him. So and Jack Long, the last two being Io Auclair the partnership was dis- I Mrs. Maudle now resident in the state. solved recently and since, both men Mrs. Minnie Sargen! will spend the j ternoon’s program: Tom Shaver of he showed him the sample o f quartz named as partners and each own Create Farm Markets summer ai their home sin this city i have been seeking to gel the nec this city will appear in full baseball anil told h in ns nearly as he could ing a fifth share. A large per cent of the people essary funds to develop the Hasel and Miss Alice Harper will be at | garb a as mascot of the Gold Hill where he had found IL The English emigrant soon sold of Southern Oregon are farmrs. mine. Mr. Auclair was the first to home on the Rose-Alls ranch west teem, and will coach third base. * Ish left at once for Willow- his share to Henry Kippel and oth What farmers want is a good mar be successful, and Mrs. Hudes has of Gold Hill. Tom lias accepted the proposi Springs where John Miller and Jack ers for $0000 und departed. Hays ket and a good price for their Miss Mabel Moore and Mrs. Mar already given him the rights to the tion on a dure und has put lip stakes Long were running a saloon. He sold his share for $5000. products. What the tourist wants jorie Pena will be at their homes which he will forfeit if he does not Showed them the piece of quartz From a space two feet wide and and needs is the products from claim. in Medford and Mrs. Madeleine Don't ndss this feature I which was very rich in almost free twenty feet long about $100,000 in these farms, whether they be chick The Hasel mine Is located about One adm’ssion — 50c— will be gold, and the day following, Ish and gold was taken, and probably as ens, strawberriis, eggs, milk, fruit, four miles west of this city the Pendleton and children will reside charged, and it is suggested that Long searched for the ledge but much more was stolen. The ledge and even flowers and plants. other side of the Muybelle mine, in Ashland. simply pinched out and although those att< nding bring their picnic without satisfactory results. imother well known and reputedly But, you say, you live off the The next day Long and Miller they- spent much money working it highway, and do not have a place lunchis and eat on the fairground* rich mine o( this region. Accord 300 Graduate In Joint ing Io Auclair he lias found inili Exercises A t A s h l;n d ;so lhal Hiey can see all three eon- went to Jacksonville where they met and buying machinery, the gold foi a roadside market. Why not an English emigrant. With the help was all In this narrow ledge sell your products direct to those : tests. g cations that the Hasel mine can of three dollars he was persuaded and within fifteen feet of the who do have roadside markets— The entire amount of the gate re be developed very profitably. S|K'cial graduation exercises for Hcrent news dispatches tell of to help Long and Ish look for the surface and the mine was finally to the inns, tourist camps and eighth grude students in county ceipts will be turned over to Mrs. Swanson's plans to work the prop Logan, all expenses of the contests sought for ledge. For hours they abandoned, but Gold Hill remained stores that line the liighway. These schools, with the exception of Med searched but found nothing. James as a town on the Southern Pacific and the small town merchants as erty us follows: ford and Ashland, w ire conducted being borne by the teams them "John Swanson, known In every Hayes was ploughing for Thomas railroad, and the Pacific highway. well as those in larger centers in Ashland last Friday, approxi selves. ---------- --- ....... It is hoped the entire Gold Hill » mining camp In the West, expects mately 300 hoys and girls participat would be delighted to have an Io make another fortune in gold community will make special effort Over 5,000 See Rogue easy source of supply for just such Graduate* H ear V in in g ; ing. mining in Southern Oregon. Swan products. The morning program was held to utt( ml. or at least contribute. River Bridge Dedicated W allace Iverson G et* Key farm son is reputed to huve mode mil in the Chautauqua building, and u Numerous Souvenirs Available lions in Alaska. Arisona und Cali picnic lunch was held by Ihe group Reports o f Grand Lodge Also, it is remarkable what a lit A crowd estimated at 5,000 at Commencement exercises were tle time, thought and effort can dis fornia. in Ihe city park at noon. Following Given by Delegate* "Swanson came here recently and tended the dedication of the Isaac- held Thursday, May 26, at the high cover in Southern Oregon that can the afternoon exercises, swimming has been aiding In th development Lee Patterson memorial bridge school auditorium for the eleven be utilized as souvenirs of this was enjoyed ul the Twin Plunges W. II. Ferguson and Ray Thomp across the mouth of the Hogue Riv of the Hasel mine near Gold Hill, by many of the students, no charges great state—something every tour son reported on their visit to Grand al Gold Reach, Oregon last Satur members of the senior class of 1932. owned by Mrs. Eda Hodes. He has ist delights in taking home with being made by the manager. The address of the evening titled lodge nt the Odd Fellows meeting gone to Portland, where he ex him as a memento of his trip. The list of the eighth grude grad Tuesday, June 1. R. H. Jones of day, May 28. Ex-Governor A. L. Norblail, now “Your Chance in the Great Tomor pects to ftnance this mine. Many individuals of this territory uates ffom Gold Hill as announced Prineville was eleelcd Grand Mas row” was delivered by Professor "Swanson has been picturlsed by Mrs. Susanne Homes Carter, ter; Geo. P. Winslow from Tilla of Astoria, and president of the Ore L E. Vining of Ashland. He very have an ability to carve in wood by all of the news reels; he has gon Coast highway association, was or to make rustic furniture, and county school superintendenl, arc: mook, Deputy Grand Master; Chas. master of ceremonies, and intro impressively stressed several impor been live ropy for the newspaper smaller artistic pieces. Ore of many Margaret Francis Braden, Doris tant points for young people to fol P. Poole from Eugene, Grand War syndicates and served n term with Violet Johnson, Kendall Dufur, Bar den. Pendleton was selected to duced many prominent men who low who are starting out in life. kinds could be secured from the the movie magnates In Hollywood. bara Louise Skelton, Ralph Biles. have the nex» Grand Lodge. The had contributed to the planning He particularly emphasized that mines here. They would be worth Probably the episode that gave him to the tourist, many times their ac Lois Mae Cameron, Evelyn Haniner, deli gates reported a splendid time. and construction of the bridge. the most publicity was in his tight brigadier General Thomas Rilea, knowledge alone cannot get .one tual value as ore, and no expen Dorothy V. Smith. I.nuru Arnold. They also state that what they saw far, but that it takes courage and with the corporations seeking to personal representativ of Gover sive process to reclaim the values Lulu Frances Davis, Lester Lome of the Junior brunch of the order, secure mining property adjacent to nor Julius Meier, brought his greet daring and that a person must be would be necessary. Dosenberry, Frederick Giorge Gust they think it Is a splendid addi the Snn Gabriel dam and in the ings, and, as a boyhood resident of w illing to work hard for what he Country New to Easterners zloff. Cecil H. Hayes, Wayne Hig tion Io the order. Although Gold settlement of which Swanson was Gold Beach, General Rilea paid high wants; to hold responsibility on his What the people of Oregon need ginbotham, Frank M. Hanson. Earl Hill lodge received no prizes they reported to have secured >175.000. tribute to the mighty Rogue River, shoulders and aim definitely for more than any one thing, is to real Biehurdson. what he wants. He urged that the were mentioned ul Ihe Grand lodge He expeels to return here from which he had seen in all its moods, ize that this country is so very which in ilself was very good. Portland to make a fortune out of and which had finally been spanned students not become bound by the different from the middlewest and chains of environment. Mrs. Viola Moore, Rebekah dele by man’s ingenuity. Gild Hill claims and In property Gold H ill Beat* Rogues east that tourists are interested in which he owns near Galiee." in M em orial Day Game gate to Grand lodge made her re Minnie Harrison received the hon •■ouniless things that to us are ev The dedicatory address was given port til-fore Amethyst Rebekah lodge by Leslie M. Scott, chairman of the or of valedictorian by having high eryday matter. Each individual com In n game played on Ihe Gold Hill Wednesday evening, which was en ••.ate highway association who was est grades of the class for her four- munity can find, if it will, some Delegates Return from diamond Monday afternoon Ihe local joyed by all in attendance. followed by others actively inter year course, and Zelda Smith was thing it has that other communi Grand Lodge; Saw Akron ball artists beat Hogue River by n ested in the completion of the route. salutatorian. Both girls gave ad ties do not have. Call the tourists’ COUNCIL MEETING MONDAT score of 8 to 4. The game was played dresses, the valedictory b e i n g attention to this one thing—get Mrs. Earl Moore and Mr. and Mrs. in a drizzling rain but this failed to “Down Through the Ages’” and the them stopped to look at it and while Zelda Sm ith Become* Wm. Ferguson and Hay Thompson dampen the spirits of any one but Gold Hill city council will meet salutatory, “Our Future.” they are here they will spend mon Mem ber of N ew * S ta ff returned Thusday evening from Eu Ihe Rogue River club. in regular session Monday evening, Wallace Iverson was awarded the ey in various places and ways. gene where they attended Grand Shoemaker did the hurling for June 6. Balfour Key which signifies that Miss Zelda Smith, who for the last he was the best all-round student Gradually this money circulates to Lodge us representatives of the local Ihe Gold Hill outfit with Seth Coy hands in the community, and two years, has been local news re in the class, being outstanding in I other amounl I. O. O. F. and Rebekah lodgts. holding down the backstop position. COMMUNICATION of business this incom porter for this paper, this week be loyalty, scholarship and achieve They spent several days in attend Shoemaker held Hie River hoys in ing NEW money makes possible, is ance at the various sessions. Dur check and received good support I take this opportunity to thank gins work ns regular staff report ment. His name will be engraved ing their stay at Eugene the diri from his mates. Pitman started oil nil that, donated flower seeds nnd er, covering general assignments, upon the Balfour plaque which is ?stouniling. Gold Hill has the House of Mys gible Akron passed over the city Ihe mound for Rogue River but Imlhs for Ihe Samuel Hill contest as well as local and society news. a permanent possession of the high tery up Sardine Creek. Beyond that Zelda, who was snlutatorian of and they were awakened by the was relieved by Heirs in Ihe sixth for the beautification of the Pacific school. is the rich Blossom mine. On Foots fire sirens and whistles which an frame, who fared little belter. highway anil all the school children the Class of ‘32, has shown remark Musical numbers on the program Creek is one of the three gold nounced II. They all say they were Viril helped in the clean-up. I es able ability in her work for this were processional and recessional dredges in the world. Placer mines Spld Merriman was Ihe umpire. surprised at the size of the ship Gobi Hill has won four out of five pecially wish Io thank the commit paper, nnd we are glad to make her by Mrs. Minnie Guy. two selections are scattered along the highway which was almost two blocks long, games played, losing only to Glen tee that helped both by work nnd 'a regular member of the staff. Any by the orchestra led by Mr. Botts, and through the hills. and they were greatly Impressed dale, which team they also defeated donations of their cars to put this assistance people of this commun Guide Service Profitable ity can give in her work will be and several glee club numbers. by the beautiful sight II presented once. program over. One source of income which Members of the graduating class with its rows of blinking lights en The following things were ac appreciated. might be developed is a guide serv arc: Wallace Iverson, Minnie Harri Zelda will also assist in the o f circling Ihe vast structure. complished during the month: one MISS TURNER HOSTESS TO son, Zelda Smith, Virgil Ellington, ice to these places. If some of the PAST NOBLE GRANDS hundred circular letters were mail fice certain days of the week. Her Wilnn Poe, Willard Croft, Velma young men, who because of the “de inherent courtesy nnd willingness ed to all the residents on the Pa INDIANAPOLIS RACE STORY St Clair, Opal Hayes, John Flem pression” are unable to find steady Miss Olive Turner entertained al cific highway between the over will help her greatly in undertak TO BE SHOWN AT HOLLY ing, Roberta Braden and William employment this summer, were to ing her new duties, and we hope a delightful lawn party for the head crossing nt Tolo to F^its contact tourist camps, and leave Conner. our patrons will show her every Thrntrc patrons will be given members of the Past Noble Grands | Creek, after which the committee of In keeping with a custom which word that they could take parties club of Ainethvst Rebekah lodge al ladies culled on residents along the | consideration. the opportunity of seeing a rent has been long established, friends to scenic spots and out-of-the-way noing story at the Holly Theatre their regular meeting last Thursday highway and distributed 40 packages brought bouquets for the graduates, historic points as well as to mines of flower seeds nnd 100 bulbs to ENTERTAINS PATCHWORK CLUB next Wednesday, Thursday, Friday afternoon. May 20. which were presented after the ex it would be easy for the camp pro Following the business session. plant in their yards nnd along the and Saturday when the show ‘‘The prietor to suggest such trips and ercises. Mrs. Jim Clements entertained a Crowd Roars” is shown. Many of the guests were served refreshments highway. Every innil box post and to add to the entertainment of his number of ladles at her home in newspaper box post from Tolo to the scenes were taken nt the In on the lawn. All report an enjoyable guests by this service. MAXWELL MARVIN GRADUATES this city last Thursday. The ladies Foots Creek wns painted white by dianapolis speedwuy and some of afternoon. Choice fishing riffles ccjld also pitced a “Friendship Quilt” and Guests were Lily Carter, Loin the committee. the famous auto drivers that took be pointed out by these guides. Maxwell Marvin, guntlson of Mrs. lovely refreshments were served I hope that this committee will part in this year’s Memorial day Reed. Olive Turner, Edith Camer These arc just a few of the many Minnie Stickle of this city, will ealssic there will be seen in Ihe on, Lucy Mee, Dora Hammcrsly, continue its action nnd that more later in Ihe afternoon. angles of the tourist season by which graduate from Southern Oregon Those present were Mrs. George picture. Among those arc Freddie Katherine Lance Elinor Force, Re ladies will get interested ^nd help Smith, Mildred Wright, Mrs. Nina Normal this month. Maxwell was a communities of Southern Oregon Frame, who won the race this year becca Boss. Mabie Kittle. Etta Car in the work to make the highway Dusenberry, Mabel Dusenberry, Mrs. member of the Class of 1929, Gold can obtain their share of the fifty and Billy Arnold, last years winner. ter Tiny Ham, Madge Dorman, Kate through Gold Hill look better. So In millions which will be brought here behalf of the Samuel Hill contest Flenc, Mrs. Taylor. Ola Croft, Mrs. Hill high school, receiving Ihe Bal this season. There need be no un Ross nnd Belle Smith. four key in recognition of his loy Mrs. Pearl Ferguson will be host for the beautification of the Pa Tom Robinson, Mrs. Carl Roulh, SCHOOL BOARD MEETS TONIGHT Mrs. Roulh, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Jack alty, scholarship anil achievement. employment, if we are ready to ere» cific highway. I thank you all. ess for the next meeting, June 9. Frost, Mrs. J. W. Clark. Mrs. Thchna Mrs. Stickle plans Io attend the at» jobs for ourselves. Yours for n beautiful highway, Regular meeting of the school Fuller, Mrs. Wilmer Bailey, Mrs. Commencement exercises to be TONEY ROSS. Extra copies of Ihe News on sale " ‘ . hoard will be held tonight at the SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NEWS Jack Smith and Mrs. Jim Clements. held Tuesday, June 14. Chairman for Gold Hill. at Jim’s Confectionery, each week. achool house at 8 p. m.