Bandon recorder., December 19, 1907, Image 14

them, some of whom are still alive.
After her arrival in Oregon Mrs.
Mary Ramsay Woods, Age 120
Santa Claus at
Lemons built the first hotel in Hills­
boro.
Shortly after she married
John Woods, with whom she lived
The Oldest Woman in Oregon
until his death, a score of years later.
The couple ran the hotel until 40
years ago, when they turned it over
Oregon has three remarkable cen­ Tennessee was admitted as a state to He was a brick-maker and con-their daughter, Mrs. C. B. Rey-
tenarians.
Of these Mrs. Mary the union; she was a blushing bride tractor, and burned the brick used nolds, formerly Mrs. Southworth,
Ramsay Woods is the most remark­ when the great Napoleon ceded and built the first brick house in her only surviving child. For many
able.
Her 120 years seem to rest Louisiana to the United States, and Knoxville.
years Mrs. Woods was postmistress
lightly on her, and one feels a sort a proud young mother when Louis
When Mary was 12 years old she of Hillsboro, until advancing old
LOWE’S
Drug Store.
Christmas Tide.
of awe in talking to one who re- and Clark tramped over a continent joined the
Methodist Episcopal age compelled her to take life more
meml»ers the early history of the “to where rolls the Oregon.” And church. For 106 years she has been easily.
Since then she has done
United States;
who cime into this she well remembers her father a communicant, and is still a devoted housework until the last few years,
world before the constitution and taking down his old gun, shouldering Methodist. Her folks were well-to- but now confines herself to the care
who was a young mother when the his blankets and going out to fight do, were slave owners, and possessed of her person, sewing or knitting.
explored by the battles of his country in the war
of 1812.
Lewis and Clark.
Though probably' the oldest
Next in interest to Mrs. Woods
in Oregon’s galley of remarkable woman in the world, her intellect
Oregon country was
considerable
property.
She was
Brings a myriad of beautiful gifts to
our store; expensive for those who
prefer such;
toys of every de­
scription and price;
useful articles
usually more appreciated by the
recipient, as the toys are soon brok­
en and gone. Our lines are com­
plete and our selection is varied.
Below we give you an idea of what
can be found on our Christmas
counters and in our showcases.
ONLY ILL ONCE.
married at the age of 17 to Jacob
Mrs. Woods talks in a quavering
Lemons, a prosperous farmer, and voice, but very distinctly, with a
the couple lived happily together in marked southern accent. In speak­
centenarians is Jasper Force, who is still bright and keen, as is shown their Tennessee home for many
ing of her life, she said:
with nearly 106 years back of him, by the fact that this last summer her years.
She was left a widow 73
“My memory of the past is very
enjoys going to a circus as much as testimony decided a lawsuit and years ago, about the time that An­
good. Sometimes things get a little
the youngest child.
Not only does settled the title to property which drew Jackson was nearing the end
clouded, but after I think a while
he enjoy the circus but is assisting was deeded over forty years ago. of the first term as president. Four
they straighten out
I have lived a
even at this period in his life in 1 ler answers were to the point and children were born to the couple,
quiet life and never had much excite­
Mary J. Lemons, who died in Ten­ ment. I never had but one serious
Dolls and Teddy Bears
The most popular doll nowdays is
the Teddy Bear.
The little ones
dearly love these creatures, and in
a way they are taking the place of
the old doll.
This fact considered
we have a large line of them in all
prices.
Another innovation in this
line is the Teddy Monkey.
Little
furry creatures with monkey faces,
These are also in all sizes and
prices.
There is nothing that will ever take
the place of the doll altogether.
We have a big assortment of dolls,
both expensive and cheap;
dolls
that close their eyes, dolls that are
dressed, dolls of china, kid, and
cloth, dolls of every shape descript­
ion and price.
nessee two years ago at the age of illness, which wa»3 6 years ago, when
98; Isaac Lemons, who died in I had typhoid fever, and as a result
Kansas City, Missouri, 40 years lost the sight of my left eye. My
ago; Nancy E. Bullock, who died third sight is well worn and though
at Hillsboro 38 years ago, and Mrs. I can see out of but one eye, I can
C. B. Reynolds, who is now living still thread a needle and read large
in Hillsboro, and who, though 77 type. Since my illness I have been
years oi age, is devoting her life to hard of hearing, too, and you have
the care of her aged parent.
to shout.
For the next 20 years Mrs. Lem­
“I lost my teeth 41 years ago, and
ons lived with her children, some­
since then have worn false teeth. A
times with one and sometimes with most remarkable thing happened
another.
They were settled in Ala­
bama, Georgia, Kentucky and Mis­
last spring;
I cut a tooth.
you believe it?
Tree Decorations.
Would
In this country where Christmas
trees are easy to obtain, there
should not be a home with little
folks that does not have a Christ­
mas tree, this greatest day of all the
year.
We have the colored can-
dies and holders for lighting pur-
poses, ornaments of all kinds and
tinsel for trimming.
It caused some irri­
souri, and the widow lived with first tation, and is considerable annoy­
one and then the other. In i852r
ance, interfering with the false teeth,
she accompanied her youngest
but it is there all right. I haven’t
daughter, Mrs. C. B. Southworth,
the least idea how it happened.
across the plains to Oregon, arriving
“My diet in recent years has been
in Hillsboro in 1853. She was then principally vegetables, though I have
M ary R amsay W ood , A ge 120
66 years old, and rode a bay mare
—
the entire distance from Tennessee,
playing the part of cowboy, looking efforts to confuse her were unavailing.
while her daughter and husband rode
daily after the feeding of a bunch of She testified regarding minute de­
tails, showing that the years have in an oxcart. The party came leis-
range cattle.
urely, bringing a dozen slaves with
The third centenarian is Colbert not dulled her recollection.
the
One can scarcely realize
P. Blair, who is still active and
not dieted myself. I eat three times
a day and have drank strong coffee
a
„ through
¡fe and
all
through , life,
and plenty
plenty o{
of ¡t
it. j
Useful Gifts.
Present your friends with gifts that
are useful.
Times are never so
prosperous as to waste money on
cheap trashy stuff that are of but
short duration.
Following is a list
that an older person can readily
appreciate:
Albums, all
kinds,
Toilet and manicure sets, Fancy
Stationery as high as $4.00 a box;
Smoking sets, trays meerschaum
pipes holders, Cutlery, Domestic and
Imported perfumes especially for
the Holiday trade, books by pop­
ular authors for young and old.
have always eaten meat, principally
pork, and still eat it occasionally.
although he passed the marvelous changes that have taken
century mark with the ending of place in the world during Mrs.
Woods’ eventful life.
When she
last year.
hopeful,
No state in the union can possibly
boast of three such remarkable old
persons, and while each of them
lives in a different part of the state,
was a child people literally lived the
“simple life,”
none of the comforts
and conveniences of today were in
existence.
Gentlemen still wore the
fancy costume, knicker-bockers,
they all attribute their longevity to
frilled shirts and cocked hats, while
the remarkable climate of Oregon.
the common people wore homespun.
About the time that the American
She was a babe of two years when
colonies realized the necessity of
the government began business.
federation, while the United States
She was 20 years old when Robert
constitution was as yet unwritten and
Fulton first plowed the waters with
the nation still unborn, there came
his primitive steamboat, and 40 years
into the world on a farm near Knox­
old when the first railway was laid.
ville, Tennessee, a girl baby who
In these old days the spinning jenny
was destined to witness the marvel­
was not invented and the trust a
ous changes that have since trans­
thing undreamed of.
formed the world and to survive out
of the old time into ours.
The
Varney & Tuttle, Props.
Toys Toy* Toys
Toys of every kind, shape and
description. Mechanical toys, steam
engines, pianos, iron toys, horses,
lambs, wagons, novelties, every­
thing that could be ransacked from
our Catalogues; a fairyland for the
little ones.
Carrie* a line of all the periodical*
Christmas Candies.
and dailies in Oregon and California.
Our stock of candies has been con­
siderably enlarged and we can well
accomodate the Christmas trade.
We have a large assortment of
every kind, from cheap mixtures to
high priced French bonbons.
We receive each new issue a* fast
as they come from the pres*.
Also
a complete line of Confectionery,
FROM ENGLISH STOCK
child who learned to lisp when Wash­
Mary Ramsay Woods comes of
ington was president in the eighteenth good old English stock.
Her an­
century, still lives to talk of President cestors were all long lived people.
Roosevelt in the twentieth century, Her parents came from England just
and eyes that 100 years ago looked after their marriage and pushed on
lovingly upon her first-born, today through the Carolinas to Tennessee,
smile with a fading light • upon the where they had settled upon a farm
“child of her old age” a woman that was afterwards the scene of the
decisive battle of the Paducah Indian
now past 77.
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Cigar* and
Tobacco
and
their
assessories, Stationery, Post Cards,
Sheet Music.
Lunch Goods, Fruits of all kind* in
Do not forget that your friends al­
ways appreciate sheet music. We
have endeavored to carry all of the
latest hits, and any piece not in
stock will be sent for in time to
reach here for Christmas.
Some of
the latest folios now on the market
contain all of the late hits arranged
for dance purposes. If you haven't
the Star Folio, now is the time to
secure one.
season and soft drink*,
We would
be pleased to receive a call from
you and assure you of courteous
treatment and
prompt
attention.
Mary Ramsey Woods was born war. Here the couple settled and
as Mary Ramsey on May 20, 1787, here their children were born and
Now in her 120 year, she is still reared.
There were five girls and
quite active and maintains a lively three boys in the family, and Mary
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interest in the world and its doings was the sixth child according to the
Daily she walks about the garden or old family bible.
sits upon the porch in sunny weather
Kate Ramsay, the mother, died
to sew, or af.er a few hours' illness, at the age
to live over in memory scenes of of 1 to, 65 years ago. The day be­
long ago. And what a memory is fore her death she had walked a
to chat with neighbors,
hers!
She was a tiny maid when distance of five miles,
the French revolution was dyeing was her usual custom.
the gutters of Paris red;
knitting
as
A few years
she was a before, the father, Richard Ramsay,
a laughing schoolgirl of 7
when had dropped dead from heart disease.
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Prescriptions a Specialty