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About Bandon recorder. (Bandon, Or.) 188?-1910 | View Entire Issue (July 12, 1906)
BLACK SAND MINING IN EARLY DAYS. We built tbe first milion tbe lower tation Old Uncle Tommy Lowe and Coquille river and practically the myself started in our skifl’ to attend first merchant sawmill in tbe Coquille tbe celebration aud got as far as Cnu- valley. Hamblock and myself run ningham lauding, m>w Coquille City, thia mill about a year and although and encamped fur tbe night where we received $35 per M, feet delivered now stands the city wharf. Here we at tbe rniuea, we came out a little be tuet tbe then wmbryo (We take the following from Orvil north of Whisky Run during the de- hind, owing to (be poor way in which Binger Hermann, wearing a little Dodge s Pioneer History of Coos and cade grid a half following 1853. tbeold sash sawmill was constructed. round jacket and waiting foraebance Curry counties.) Mr. Edward Fiby, Sr., gives bis John Hamblock. W. D. L. F. Smith to gel up the river. We had plenty One of those who first penetrated aud myself took tbe contract of saw of provisions, and making a hearty the wilds ot Coos County was A. H. reminiscences of the early days on ing white cedar for exportation and weal, prepared to camp for the this coast in the following: Thrift. Mr. Thrift, when a mere before finishing tbe said cargo tbe night. Uncle Tommy told stories of *‘I arrived at Port Orford on the boy, only sixteen years of age, accom two former partners withdrew and I Mississippi keel boating and steam panied the Marple and Harris Co. steamship Peytoua in the spring of shipped tbe cargo on my own account. boating, Master Binger sang “Nellie down the Middle Coquille and cast 1854. The captain having a number This lumber was shipped on the Flor Gray" aud other ditties and 1 his lot with these heroric adventurers, of passengers for Port Orford aod as ence E. Walton, Capt. Kane, during cracked a few jokes. Next morning, known as the Coos Bay Co, and eveu the sea was running very high he was tbe month of April, 1861. This ves July 3, we pulled up aa far as the followed the Florence excitement in compelled to chouse between taking sel was the second one built at tbe ford above Myrtle Port aud camped 1862, at which place he aud Joseph them to Portland or landing them at North Beud ship yard. McDonald, w ith David Holland. The next morn Ferry helped at the obsequies of Per the immineut risk of their lives, He a Canadian, was tbe architect, aud it ing we wended our way to tbe picuic ry B. Marple, who Jed the pilgrims chose the latter alternative aud or wbb built for Walton & Scudder, San- grounds where an oration was deliv iuto the wilds of Coos Bay. In 1866, dered the second mate to take the Francisco. This was tbe first cargo of ered by F. G. Lockhart aud abort while living at Port Orford, he start passengers ashore 1 stood near the lumber shipped from tbe Coquille addresses by one or two others. ed to Empire City to procure some mate at the time aod heard him grit river. Walton and Scudder were the Presently John Hill announced din' flour, but Btopped at Randolph aud his teeth and in a tone not beard by first to establish a salmon fishery at ner and, after doing ample justice to sent Joe Gurley on for the supplies the Capt. replied that he would take Rogue river. John's barbecue, all adjourned to tbe John Dame and A. H. Hincb, who them ashore or take them to bell. During the winter of 1858 Christo dance ball and kept it up right merri were also at Randolph, accompanied Now in as much as I left the State of pber Long and myself bought the ly until 7 o'clock next morning. Coquille ferry, now Bandon, and I This was tbe first celebration of lu raised the finest crop of spuds in dependence Day in Southern Coos what is now tbe main street, that has County. ever been raised in Coos County. During tbe fall of 1861 or '62. They were especially tine in the vi have forgotten exactly which, John cinity of where now stands the post- Flanagan started the first salmou office and barber shop fishery on tbe Coquille river. His During tbe fall of this year Dr. camp was situated about half a mile Hermann cam« here by way of Ros«- from where now statute Prosper burg where he met old John Yocum, During the summer of 1862, I pur wbo prevailed on him o come down chased the machinery of the circular here, where he bought the pre-emp sawmill of Mr. Schroeder, which lie tion right of H. H. Baldwin, the old brought from Baltimore, and in 1866 est living pioneer of Coos County. built the mill which I still own. The After making arrangements for im following year Pohl aud Grub built proving tbe place, John Hill brought the Myrtle Grove mill and the y Aar tbe doctor down to have a look at tbe after that Capt. Parker built the Par Proprietors. mouth of tbe river. After satisfying kersburg mill. MANUFACTURING DISTRICT. BANDON himself of tbe future of the river, In 1866, Hincb discovered tbe cele EL DORADO BLOCK. they both returned to John Ham brated black sand mine which he sub M. Thrift on a bunting expedition. New York on account of the terrible block’s residence where they were seqnently sold to John Persbbaker. Coming to a small stream Hincb heat, I had no desire to embark with hospitally entertained, and after a Charlie Persbbaker and Joe Ferry stooped down to drink aud saw gold the mate with the prospects of land day’s rest I saddled my horses and They subsequently sold to S. B. miugled with the sand. Thrift pur ing in a warmer latitude so I waited took him to Empire City where he Lane, who operated it for a number chased Dame’s interest in the find for the whaleboat from shore and crossed the bay and went to the Ump of years. and be and Hiuch went to work and when we touched terra firma I was qua, from whence he took shipping Tbe first vessel to come to this nv staked off claims and commenced pre requested to band over eight dollars, for San Francisco. er was a sloop from Crescent City in paring for operating the mine, As which I did, and having just ten Tbe following spring, May, 1859, 1859, commanded by a little Irishman noon as their sluices were down Hincb cents left I geueronsly handed that tbe doctor and bis party from Balti named Jimmie. The next was a was arrested for an alleged crime, but over also stating at tbe same time more arrived at Port Orford, and schooner sent here by John \\ . Hut PENSION AGENCY AND LOCAL LAND OFFICE. Thrift continued the work, keeping on that he had just sized my pile. from there by ox wagon to tbe Co ton of Port Orford with goods to es C. T. BLUMENROTHER, A. D. MORSE, the lead. Hincb was acquitted aud Such was my introduction into Coos quille. After camping out all night tablish a branch of hie house aud eon U. S. Commissioner and Notary Public. Notary Public. returned to work. They took out$66 Co., Or., and, financially, I have just near the mouth of Two Mile creek signed to Henry Myers of Myersville, per day with only one man shoveling, about held my own ever since. 35 acres, mile river front nd 2 lots in Cartright add. to Bandon. I 400 they reached the ferry early next now Myrtle Point, and another branch joining Bandon, and II lots 2,500 Having just come from tbe east I and using but one tom. These mines 360 7 lots in Woolen Mill addition morning. Upon their arrival I eu of his house uuder the management 2 lots with house, in Bandon 800 were finally sold to John Persbbaker. was not aware that every man was •J lots in one block Woodland ad 280 acres woodland and grazing quired for Mrs. Hermaun and on in- j of John Hamblock al Randolph. Tb< 35—50 dition Thrift received $11,00(1 and Hincb supposed to carry hie bed along with land, bouse and barn, 5 miles troducing myself invited herself and next was Capt. Rackleff with tb< :IO acres near Fair Grounds. good from Bandon, a snap 1,000 some more than that. John Persh him wherever be went, consequently 000 bouse and well, 100,000 ft timber 8 lots in Woodland Addition 1,000 baker later Hold out to Simon Lane when I got to Ticbenors’ mill I found 320 acres, good house, barn and 159 acres tine valley land all in other outbuildings, part cash Thus my downy couch to consist of a for $28,(MIO coin paid down. grass, with buildings, 24 head of 2:ioo and part time, price sheep. 3 cows and 6 other cattle 2/100 we have the early history of tbe cele puncheon floor and when I awoke UM) acre dairy ranch ill Curry Co. 32 Timber claims. Cedar and Fir brated Lane Black Sand mine locat next morning I shivered like a dog in with 126 bearing fruit tree« and Tan Bark timber, each 800 to 1,000 5.50 18 lo‘s Portland addition, each a wet blanket . ed inland from Whisky Run and SIX 2 one acre t racts outside of town 11.00 111 lots Portland addition, each The proprietors of the above mill. miles northof the mouth of the Co- limits of Bandon 300 Kk) acres farm, grazing and tim 1 Lot. with two story business quille river. Mr. Thrift invested tbe Neefus, and H B. Tichenor, were ItillO ber land building on 1st St 1,500 proceeds of bis mine in one of the good paymasters and paid very gen 750 1511 acres with immense outrange I New dwelling house and lot in 400 acres farm and timber land, Bandon 1.200 best dairy and stock farms on Floras erous wages, from $65 to $150 Some Pioneer History of the Lower Coquille Country. The Eldorado WINES. LIQUORS :o: Rasmussen Bros. BATTDOIST Property For Sale by the BANDON REAL ESTATE AND LOAN CO. over .UNI acres bottom land 261 acres bench, timber and hot- tom land nesr Bandon, a fine dairy ranch 1 Io’ 50x80, house, barn and other buildings, Port Orford 176 acres ooal land. mile liver front, 141 j acres tide land 3 lots with boose fenced. Bamloo 2 lots with house and barn. Wood land addition 1 large business building, best location in town I month Times passed pleasantly until Indian war of 1856. About the of February, 1856, John Hambkxk and myself made a flying trip to the mouth of tbe Coquille river, and on our return we found abundant evi- ..- _______ ________ __ _____ Mr Thrift was at Raudolpb during , dence of tbe hostilities intended by ' tbe Indians, and sure enough, on the its heyday of prosperity. Tbe first beach mining was done in ; night of the 22d of February hostili- Rogue river. such a crude way that but little of I ties commenced at the precious metal was saved. Rough The people at Port Orford erected a boards aud blankets were the only block bouse for tbe protection of means adopted until finally qnicksil their families and here all the people ver and tbe tom were introduced by of tbe town gathered at night for bet a man wbo became very wealthy ter protection, not knowing when tbe At tbe One man purchased tbe blowings, as place would be attacked. tbe sand dump was called, aud using mill we also built a block fort around quicksilver in working it over, ac tbe boarding house and stood ready quired a large fortune. McNamara to defend the property of our em ami MeKey took oiil$80,(M)0 from 120 ployer and stayed bv it until tbe feel of beach about 2(M) yards south close of hostilities. After three and a half years service of Whisky Run. McNamara would fill a pound powder can with gold at Port Orford mill. John Hamblock dust and put a good supply iuto bis and myself moved to Randolph, pockets, go to Port Orford, imbibe where we have continued to resille freely, lay around with thousands of ever since. Aa a sample of the cost of living in dollars in bis pockets. but was never J those early pioneer <teys flour, includ robbed. Mr. Thrift thinks that at creek, where he and bis family enjoy all the comforts of life. In 1889. Mr. Thrift laid off a town nt the foot of the mountain that pushes its base out to a beautiful glen of timber on bis farm, aud gave it the name of Dairy- least one million dollars in gold dust ing the cost of packing from Port Or was taken out at U hi-ky Wtin and ford, cost ns from 10 to 14 cents per ponad, sugar from 14 to 16 cents and not Itr« than ten million along tbe bacon hams from »4 V’ centf^ per beavb from GvU Beach to font miles 3500 1 tract with good 1000 feet river frontage, good new house wharf and fish bouse and other build ings 1,800 4000 And many other tracts too numerous to ♦kMi mention. ----- ooo----- 2650 We boy and sell all kinds of prop erties We negotiate loans on ap 1200 proved security no short notice. OOO----- 4500 All kinds of land business attended I house. 2 lots, tine water and creek 700 to promptly and at living rates. 8> acres, half bottom, house and ----- OOO------ 1400 small barn All kinds of pension claims prose 317 acres. I pt acres in grass, bouse cuted at reasonable rates. 2500 ORFORD HEADS AND friends to the hospitalities of the beet that bachelor's hall could afford. As the morning advanced, boats were gotten ready and the whole par ty taken to Hamblock s resilience where they were most hospitally en tertained. On the way up the river, Mr. Schroeder a son, U ill ■*» fell over- board aud though Binger Hermann, tlieu a youth, plnuged into the river to rescue him, the boy was drowned. The body was subsequently recotired. During the following month, July, th- new settlers sent word to the coaet that a celebration and barbecue would be held at the residence of I John Hill, lu response to this in vi- WHARF. schooner Twin Sisters, in 1859 I b>- lieve. The next was the schooner Florence E. Walton, already mei tinned All subsequent one« such i s Capt. Generous, Capt. Brown of tl e old Mose etc., are all more or le-s familiar. —oco---- The raising of cranberries is au in duatry fhst in tbe near future will Ti the sconree of considerable revent e for Cooa county. The berries raie< I are of good quality and there is a splendid market. The industry is hi its infancy but there is much land in the county »notable for their culttv i- 1500 barn and outbuildings |f>0 acres 3 milts from Bandon, good house, barn and other buildings, fine garden and lots of matchwood 262 acres good bill ranch, farm and grazing land, house, near Langlois !)60 acres. 200 a bottom land, 7 room house, hay sheds and barn, cuts 100 tons of bay, large sawmill frame up, 20 cows, right on count}- road on Elk river, five miles from Port Orford IrSMMl 1 lot in South Bandon 50.00 it with ns and we will sell it for yoo. 160 acres. 40 acres of timber, about 1,000,000 ft. cedar atid fir, Bandon, grazing land 900 acres tine grazing and farm land, partly improved and most- ly all in grass, a bargain $6.50 per acre 1463 acres of fine timber and graz ing land 31*-, acres of dvked. 21 acre« river bottom land balance timber, land No. I —ooo— Homestead and Timber entry filings done at this office. 1000 Contests in land cases filed and attended to. 3200 - OOO----- Information given free of charge aw to vacant government lands. Land plats up to date always on hand. If yon have any land for sale list If yon want to buy lands come and 550 see ns for we have the largest list of laud for sale in Coos county. os aud see. 5340 Callon Office in Telephone Bldg. 19.025 5,178 BANDON, - - OREGON. • . *
