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About Gold Hill news. (Gold Hill, Jackson County, Or.) 1897-19?? | View Entire Issue (Sept. 28, 1933)
®he (Colò The Most Thoroughly Read W eekly in Southern Oregon, Published in the B iggest L ittle Town in the State r."*— VOLUME XXXVI — - ...... l , _ _ ___GOLD HILL. OREGON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. i<ru ‘ ■ HOMER W YATT BURIED SUNDAY . . . ~ • M Married Men Trim Single tìoys in Baseball Clash r - •---------1-...... .... -« «r------ seos------- ----------- — NUMBER 25 •■■« t -A í Prize Winners A t the Gold Hill Fair Rusted Mining Tools of 70s Found In Abandoned Shaft FAIR IS VERY SUCCESSFUL lu one of the most interesting and After lying undisturbed for prob entertaining baseball games of the ably 60 years, several heavily rusted season the married men beat the mining tools were uncovered at the single men before u large crowd of Fruita and Vegetables sly 1st; Mis. Ella Patrick 2nd; Dora Howe-Omk mine on Foots Creek ' fans Saturday afternoon us one of Tomatoes: Ferguson and Hittle, Harnmersly 3rd. last week, by Toney Boss who is I the highlight* of the Gold Hill fair. Hardscrabble Tomulo Co., 1st; Delta Finished quills—Applique: Mrs. J. working the mine. The tools in Death Last Thursday Ends The final score was 8 to (! and was Farm 2nd. A. Blair 1st; Virginia Martin 2nd; clude a pick and shovel, a saw I < lose throughout the entire contest. Group display: Hainhow Farm Mrs. M. S. Johnson 3rd. Patchwork; blade in three pieces, all minus “Make It Annual Event” Long Period of I In spite of the luck of pructice few 1st; Della Farm 2nd. Mr. Kenneth Kegg 1st; Dora Hum •heir handles, and a heavy hinge. Many People Suffering I errors were committed on either Banana squash: Wallace Iverson mersly 2nd; Della Whitsett 3rd. B. E. Cook, of this city, part i side. 1st; Leslie Walker 2nd. Urge Silk quilt: Mrs. H. E. Blankenhurg owner of the mine, states that the Byron (Arkansas) Ward look the Huhburd squash: W. G. Howes tools were probably left by Brooks (made by Mrs. E. Blankenhurg, Red- Homer (). Wyatl, 38. «on of Mr». mount for the Henpecked learn and 1st; Leslie Walker 2nd and srd. woo<l Falls, Minn.) 1st; Mrs. Ella and William Orders, who orig ‘We didn’t believe that such a Carrots: Delta Farm 1st; U o Liitla Hornbeck of Ihi» city passed had the single boys fooled for Patrick—made by her mother at age inally discovered this rich quartz several innings until his arm began Walker 2nd. claim, filing papers on it in 1873. fine fair could be put on in this of 8«. 2nd. awuy lust Thursday afternoon at Io crack. Hob Dusenberry then of Watermelon: W. G. Howes 1st. the Jacksonville sanlturium, where fered Io to»« ’em over and also Silk coverlet: Mrs. Hose Gay 1st. Evidently the tunnel had caved in, size community,” and “This fair Honey Dew melon: Della Farm and the men had abandoned their he had hern taken the iluy before. pitched like a veteran, which by the 1st. Old Hand woven quilts: Coverlet tools, which were lying about 25 compares favorably wilh many Drut It came after u Iona illnc».» wuy he Is, as he has hurled many Wolf River apples: C. E. Gray 1st. mude in 1825, entered by Kenneth feet from the entrance to the tunnel, larger fairs,” was the trend of the a game on the Gold Hill diamond Corn: Delta Farm 1st; W. H. Fer Kegg 1st; Coverlet made in 1760, which in all the year» the mine has praise which was heard Friday and caused by goiter and complications. property of Wm. Kinney 2nd; Mrs. Homer wu* a resident of ltd» , years ago. The veteran Hill Foret ! guson 2nd; W. W. Hittle 3rd. been worked, by subsequent own Saturday by the crowds which acted as backstop uud kept the) Hungarian plums: Frank Carter B. K. Cook 3rd. thronged the city hall to see the ers. had not been reopened. community all hi* life, huving been crowd in an uproar with his advice 1st. Crocheted wool afghan: Dora The history of this claim, known Unusually fine exhibits on display horn in Sam» Valley, October 10, to the pitchers. Group display, date prunes, grape Haminersly 1st. as the Highland mine, dates back to at Ihe first annual Gold. Hill fair. 1894, luler coming to Gold Hill to The married men scored first tomatoes, nectarines, ground cher Crayon quilt: Mrs. Nellie Smith the placer operations on Foots To Mrs. Icie Walker, general 1st. make hi» home. He hud been a with two runs but soon found them ries: Mrs. Geo. Dorman 1st. Creek in Ihe 60s. Then gold panners chairman of the fair, belongs the Rugs— semi-invalid for the lust several selves behind when the younger Hi|ie Bartlett pears: Buster Mullin lep l finding pieces of rich quartz lion’s share of the credit for its year», and although be suffered generation chalked up four count 1st. Woven rugs: Nora Waite 1st; Mrs. in their sluices, and many prospect success. She gave untiringly of her continually, and In» strength grad ers. This made Hie old timers peev Packed Bose pears: Del Bio 1st. Hose Gay 2nd; Mollie Harrison 2nd. ed the hills above Ihe plccer work time and energy, and personally Crocheted rugs: Laura Walker ings, but without success ually fulled, he hud never given up ed and they droppeil their crutches Group display of Bartletts, Co oversaw many details which other hope Unit a cure for Id» ailment Just in lime to hobble In with rnice. D'Anjous, Boses: Bos-Allis 1st; Olive Turner 2nd. Brooks and Orders started their wise would have been left undone. enough tallies Io win Hie game. ranch 1st. Pillows— would ultimately be found. work in 1870, it b said, and in 1873 It is estimated that more than The lineups were: Peaches: C. E. Gray 1st; Bos-Allis Woven top: Mrs. Nora Waite 1st. filed their papers, but later aban 1500 people passed through the city Hi» optimism mid cheerful dis position were always a source o f ! Married Men - Hill Force, cateh- rnnch 2nd. Embroidered lop: Sylvia Green doned their claim. In 1875, the rec hall to view the displays, and at wonder Io his friends, who did cr; Arkansas Ward, pitcher and 3rd; Home grown sweet potatoes; I. O. leuf Smith 1st and 2nd. ords show, Mr. Swacker of Bogue least 500 were served at the free Novelty pillows: Mrs. Nellie River rediscovered the claim and salmon bake Friday evening, which their utmost to secure hospitalisa Joe Blair, first; Hick Blankenhurg, Zierolf 1st. Grapes: Thompson Seedless, Eve Smith 1st. Millie Walker 2nd. tion for him. Several leuding phy second; It. I.. (Peanuts) Miller, ss; filed on it, and it was kept in his was the big feature of the event. Other Fancywork— sicians reported unfavorably after ! Hull Dusenberry, 3rd and pitcher; lyn Martin 1st; White Concord, family until 1913, when R. E. Cook ! The fair was a success in every Bath mat: Mrs. C. R. Moore 1st. , _____ careful examinations, uud each time Marvin Emery, Hugh Hayes and Mrs. Zierolf 1st. and a ,_______ partner purchased ... it. „ It has way, according to all, and the gen Crocheted lunch cloth edge: Mrs. been worked off and on since, but eral opinion is that everyone should Homer returned Io hi* home here I Prenchle Mcunirr, outfielders. Flowers Single Min—Seth Coy, catcher Geo. Dorman 1st. the original tunnel had never been start right now planning (or an to continue his fight alone. Asters: Mrs. Frank Childers 1st; Old fashioned girl picture done found. Although his Io»» is keenly felt ! and pitrhrr; C. Kell, pitcher and Lily McKay 2nd. other such event next year. Quartz uncovered by Mr. Ross by the large circle of friends he I catcher; Shaver, first; Nenthani- The sponsoring organizations, the Dahlias: Mrs. I. (). Zierolf 1st; in ribbon: Mrs. J. W. Lively 1st. second, Delos Walker, ss- T r-n . ..................... - Display of towels: Maude Robin- and Vaughn Quakenbush, now op- Gold Hill Garden club and the Com made, they ure glud to know that mcr. K. ll, third and pitcher; C. Foley. , ' a"“ ‘r 2" d; Hainbow farm his suffering is ended. son Is*- erating the mine, shows unusually mercial club have stated that they Pick McKay and Leslie Walker, out- n ■ ui i Plllow cases—Cutwork: Bertha rich, and the men are very optimis- are heartily in favor of such a l-'uneriil services were held in the fielders. Delphinium: Mrs. Mary Chisholm Coy 1st; Mrs. II. F. Drake 2nd; Mrs. tic about their project. Odd Fellow hall .Sunday afternoon, move, and are ready to adopt such f’ij.»i Walker m ii i n Roy xv . 1M; 2nd. (Jint and (.enters *»« Miss Olive «■ Turner ... .. J. A. Blair 3rd. Embroidered: Maude ' _________________ \ a program, if the entire town will with burial in the Sums Valley ‘!’ey X or" It'dley 2nd " ? Robinson 1st; Mrs. J. A. Blair 2nd; The Fair Committee cemetery. Conger Funeral Parlors back them. Several changes will were in charge, and A. J. Il.mby weren't bought off even if Ihey F r rat e 13rd’ , . D Says “Thank You” probably be msde in the general Mixed bouquet: Mrs. W. H. Fer •Scarfs: Crocheted: Maude Robin- _ ____ of Medford, professor of the Gold were married men. program, in the hope of improving guson 1st; Mrs. R. E. Cook 2nd; Dame Humor has il that the son 1st and 2nd; Mrs. Ben Paul 3rd. The committee in charge of tne it here and there, but the main Hill schools here when llonier at Miss Olive Turner 3rd. Tatted (Centerpiece and scarf. Gold Hill Fair, and all members « m thing is that local people maintain tended, delivered the funeral icr- single men want to play the mar Hull) collection: Mrs. Lily Dusen ried men another game. Now isn't Mrs. Nellie Smith 1st. Ihe Garden club and Commercial i the fine interest that they have berry 1st. Embroidered centerpiece with club, the sponsoring organizations, shown this first year. Homer was a member of the local that just like ’em to pick on he Canned Goods irocheted edge: Mrs. Sarah Clark take this means of extending their ()<l<l Fellow lodge, and this organ hoys when they are all nursing sore , Altogether the success of the • 1st; . Mrs. 1» — E. 1? --------personal /-_L I .1___I who . . Group display: Deltu Farm 1st;! R. Cook 2nd" --------- thanks to ....... all those izntion had charge of the graveside arms and can't even chop the wood event was a pleasant surprise to Fred Cornutt 2nd. nt home. rereuionies. Table cloths: Mrs. Jennie Brown, had any part in promoting the suc- everyone, and a splendid tribute to Chicken: Mrs. Nora Waite 1st. mother of Vaughn Quakenbush, 1st cess of Ihe Gold Hill fair, which has the community as a whole, reveal Surviving are his mother; two - i 2nd •» > i won prajse far an(j w j{je- Watermelon preserves: Nora and sisters. Mrs. Lucy Mee and Mrs. Full-Length School Term ing a fine spirit of cooperation. Waite 1st; Mrs. Holderness 2nd. Darned doily: Mrs. C. W. Martin The W.R.C., Ihe city council and Silas Fleming, all of this city, and Another year, this should enable Assure* College Entrance Peaches: Mrs. Cleo Gilchrist 2nd. 1st. the Odd Fellows are also extended the people Io stage even a greater Iwo brothers, Ed Wyatl, also of Benns: Mrs. Cleo Gilchrist 1st; Luncheon sets: Embroidered: t. hearty vote of appreciation for success, and they will be glad to Gold Hill, and Jim Wyatt, of Port Pupils of the Gol dllill schools Nora Waite 2nd. Maude Hohinson 2nd; Mrs. H. F. donating the use of their rooms. land. hear from individuals and organ are fortunate in Hint Ihey will not Youngberrics: Mrs. H E. Blank- Drake 3rd. Crocheted: Mrs. Walter All the local business men and izations as to their opinion on Pallbearers were: Clinton Walk lorfcit their college entrance priv nil mrg 1st. Messenger 1st. many individuals took a fine in whether it should be made an an er. A. A. Walker, Jim Chisholm. ileges, as student* in other schools Royal Anne Cherries: Mrs. H. E. Crocheted edges on sheets and terest. and contributed in any way nual affair and Ihe support that Tom Chisholm, Ernest l.yninn and ure likely to do under a rceent Blankenhurg 1st. pillow cases: Mrs Scott. asked, and they arej especially can be expected. Fred Turner. state ruling, it was announced by Carrots: Thelma Messenger 1st. Hairpin Ince on centerpiece: Mrs.! thanked Tor hlcir part. Superintendent J. A. Thomason this Tomatoes: Thelma Messenger 1st, Messenger. Several wholesale houses yrho High School KittenbaU W.R.C. Observe* Birthdays; week. Mustard t w ------- pickles: Mrs. Mollie Har- Display of cutwork, embroidery find market for their goods in this Team W ins from Rogues Announces Year’s Program This is because Golii Hill distri'-t rlson 1st. and punchwork lunch cloths and city were also very generous in has been aide to maintain the nine Oil Pickles: Mrs. Holderness 1st. centerpieces: Miss Block 1st. their contributions. Here is a de months sehoi.l term, while many Pimentos: Millie Walker 1st. In a game of kittenball played at Embroidered pillow tops and tailed list: The Woman'» Belief corps of Ihe other schools of this county, and ('•round Cherry preserves: Helen centerpieces: Joe Blair 1st. he Gold Hill school fic'd Friday S A W company, five lbs. coffee. James Luttrell post had a fine over Hie entire stale have been Dorman 1st. Display of old doilies, knit and M.J.B. company, four lbs. coffee. afternoon, Coach Leland Cook’s meeting In their lodge Dull Wed forced Io hold only short terms, due Jelly: Mrs. Cecil Johnson, 1st on crocheted: Mrs Mollie Harrison 1st. Coldest West company, three lbs. Bt avers beat the Rogue River high nesday afternoon, witli twelve mem to their finances. collection. srhoolteam by a score of 9 to 6. Girl Scout display awarded a blue coffee. bers present. During the social Supt. Thomason slates t h a t , Dill Pickles: Mrs. Hill Kinney 1st. ribbon. The contest was colse and interest Beck’s Bakery, Medford, 40 loaves hour, the birthdays of members should Gold Hill have shortened Pears: Mrs. Wnite 2nd; Jessie ing throughout. Several homeruns bread. Children’s Fancywork— born in July, August and September its term the students admitted to Hayes 3rd added to the excitement of the af Pillow embroidered by Patty Snider Dairy, Medford, five lbs. were honored, and a huge birthday colli ge. if admitted at all, would be I Raspberries: Mrs. R. L. Miller 1st. fair. Shorb, 10-ycnr-old girl, 1st. butler. rake featured the refreshments. accepted on condition until they Relish: Mrs. Wm. Kinney 1st. Kittenball is a te w sport for the Libby company, case of milk. Embroidered lowels: Dagmar Miss Olive Turner, whose birthday hail completed an additional nine Pacific Const Biscuit company, local high school, ill is played the Raked Goods Chrislensen, 6 years 1st; Evelyn occurs in September, was the only term hours of college work desig same as baseball only a soft ball is crackers. Bread: Mrs. Nora Waite 1st. Christensen, 7 years 2nd. eligible honored in attendance. nated by the college. Or If a grade Nalley's, half gallon mayonnaise. used and ten players are in the Angel Food cake: Mrs. Nora Waite A fine group of pets and live The ladies spent Hie afternoon average of C or equivalent were Durkec company, one gallon may lineup on each side, there being 1st; Mrs. Clyde Walker 2nd. stock was entered by school chil quilting. made during the first year, this re two shortstops. More games of (his onnaise. White Butter cake: Mrs. Geo. Dor dren, and because of the unusual The corps has mapped out a well- quirement might be waived. knid are planned for the school man 2nd. Pacific Fruit company, one sack quality of the exhibits, eaeh en planned program for Ihe ensuing This is according to a resolution i (he near future. FANCYWORK trant was awarded a blue ribbon. potatoes. year, and have set the second Wed passed at a meeting of registrars The Beaver lineup included: Swift A Co., ten lbs. weiners. Quilts— Rabbits, a wild goose, chickens. nesday in the month ns their reg of various schools of higher learn Kerr Flour company, 50 pounds Kendall Dufur, leftfield; James Cor- Quilt tops, pieced: Dora Hammer- and so forth, made up Ihe display. ular business and corps meeting. ing in Salem Ins! July. Needless Io flour for prizes for best bread and nu|t, catcher; Leo Walktr, right On Hie fourth Wednesday Hie group say, such a condition would work shortstop; Delos Walker, pitcher; cake. will serve its regular monthly pub untold hardship on students, and Marvin Emery Put* Head- More Traffic Violators Salmon for the salmon bake was Cecil Hayes, third base; Ralph lic dinner, and Hie afternoon will Gold Hill is very fortunate in being Lock on Greased Porker Tried in Reed Court secured through the cooperation Riles, left short; Ivan Governor, be spent sewing. able to operate on the full-term of Mr. Adams and his crew at the | first; Leslie Walker, Centerfield; Menus for each month have been schedule. Trail fish hatchery, and several , Roland Miller, second, and Jack Marvin Emery, Gold Hill baseball carefully arranged, and the corps With the campaign against viola Martin, right fie d. player and wrestler has always had tors of the Oregon traffic laws con local people made trips up the river hopes to have the support of busi Those playing for Rogue River to secure them. Pioneer Ass’n W ill Meet quite an enviable reputation In tinuing unabated, three cases were nessmen and oilier» Interested at were: Hatch, Fuss, Simpson. White, The committee suggests that ev in Jacksonville in 1934 these Iwo sports but little did peo heard by Judge H. D. Reed here these dinners. A Hallowe’en menu eryone interested in the fair show Smith, Milton, Ray, McLaren, Hart- ple know of his ubilily Io catch this week. will feature Hie October dinner. their appreciation to these contrib man and Reynolds. John B. Griffin Jackson county's greased pigs until Saturday when On Saturday, Albert Eray, who utors by making a special effort to oldest native soil, will head the ' Marvin demonstrated the art nt the hud been picked up on tile Crater purchase at least one product of Baby James Edwin Cook I. A Cooks Take Over Southern Oregon Pioneers during Lake highway for failing Io stop Buried Tuesday, Sept. ?6 Hie next year, it was announced I Dashing from a large group or en- before coming onio the highway the different brands, in the near Texaco Service Station future. lasl week following Hie election o f ' Iranis Emery chased Mr. Porker from a side road, was fined $5.00 Mrs. Marjorie Pena, local grade Burial services for Baby James the 57th annual reunion, held in until he was in a position Io jump and costs. teacher, ami girl »coin leader, who Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Cook who have Edwin Cook, Hie eight-dny-ohl son Ashland. Other officers chosen cn the frightened animal. Taking no Monday, Vance G. Nulla of Cen is always ready to aid in sw h un been living on Fools Creek the past of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Cook of this Io direct activities of Ihe pioneers chances of having the slippery pig tral Point, who w’as driving with dertakings, is especially deserving year, last week completed negotia city, were held al Hock Point ceme were Miles Cantrall, vice-president; <><«<• from his grasp Marvin applied out proper lights was given a $5 of thanks from the coniniitee for tions to rent the Texaco Service tery Tuesday, with Rev. McKay or Mrs. Mamie Day Nelson, secrelary, one of his famous head-locks hold fine which was suspended. her splendid cooperation. Mrs. Pena station in this city owned by War ing Ihe pig until he was put snfelv Medford, pastor of Hie Cold Hill and Elin Garrett, treasurer Waller C. Prettyman, employed not only assisted in two programs ren Coppock. Church of Christ, officiating. The next reunion will be held In hack into the pen from which he nl the Von Van Hoevenberg packing of musical entertainment, but when Mr. and Mrs. Cook took charge The baby was horn Sunday, Sep Hie historic town of Jacksonville in wns turned loose a few minutes be house, whose car carried an illegal i ,he dance manager found at the last Friday, succeeding Mr. and fore. tember 17, and although lie weighed 1934. muffler, also was charged $5 and , |()st minute that he was without an Mrs. L. A. Larivee, who left the only 4% pounds, seemed healthy in Mr. Griffin succeeds Ralph Bill Amid cheers from the spectators costs by the judge, when he ap- orchestra for the Saturday dance, first of the week. The Cooks an every way, anil Ills death Monday ings of Ashland, who presided at and squeals from the hog, Emery peared before him Tuesday. Mrs. Pena consented to serve as nounce that they will specialize in of this week was a distinct shock Hie gathering in Ashland last was awarded a cash prize and is pianist, nnd two other players, giving Ihe highest type of service Io his parents and relatives. Thursday, welcoming the more than several dollars richer for his efforts Mrs. Icie Walker nnd Mrs. Ruby Woodie Shaver, drummer, nnd Don to their patrons, and Invite the peo Death was attributed Io a faulty j OO pioneers and descendants, who —if il doesn't take all the dough to Quakenbush were business callers Elliott, banjoist, were secured to ple of the Gold Hill community to valve of the liver. came from all sections of the valley. get his clothes clean again. In Medford Wednesday. assist her. stop and get acquainted.
