T he J ackson ' m !
4
ZELL HOUNDED
BY NEW DEPUTY
11
M iner
interesting items one may discover tractions of the museum, entrance
picious deputy drew near they
went through all the antics of pass-
in books nearly a century old.
to which is free. The collection may
| ing drinks. Just as he entered the
And, too, many a story is told lie viewed at any reasonable hour
! building one of the jokers hastily
with figures and listings. One or any day of the week and has
j rammed the decoy into a barrel
Frank Brown, evidently celebrat been made possible through co
while the rest of them talked loud- I
ing something or other, had saun operation of city govcl liliielits, pi i-
ly of buying additional supplies. Of I Intimate and amusing informa- tered into an establishment to
vate contributors and the Jacksoi
1
tion
is
contained
in
unlimited
course the victim’s curiosity was
stock up in staples and whatever ville Chamber of Commerce.
amounts
in
ledgers
and
account
aroused and he began to ask ques
books on record at the Museum of I should strike his fancy Af»«>- buy-
Although this yarn is not quite tions.
j ing three or four items a miner
It happened that at that moment Southern Oregon, many of which | nrght find use for, a bottle of
new, it’s still good for broad grins
than
75
years
old
Piece
-
arc
more
and belly laughs. About six years Frank Zell, now known as buyer meal history and legends may be | champagne, at $2.50 a throw, was
ago. while gathered in the black and seller of things blessed with garnered from such pages as those listed Apparently the buyer con-
MEDFORD, ORI
smith shop owned by W. A. Bishop, age, was on the opposite side of the kept, for instance, by Casper Kubli I sumed this as further purchases
such prominent citizens as John street. He was pointed out to the accounting for business transac I were made. A few more items
Friday, Saturday
Jan. 29-30
and George Schump, R. Combest. young sleuth as one enroute to the ; tions in 1862 handled by his store ' down another quart of champagne
Bishop and Gentry were chewing scene of manufacturing operations 1 in Jacksonville.
i was written. And, as the list grew,
W heeler and W oolsey
the rag when in popped a newly where that very day no small
I
the
liquid
was
charged
with
regu-
In a very attractive and legible
in ’’PEACI I O’ RENO”
amount of liquid was to be con- 1
commissioned deputy sheriff.
hand such items an were found ! larity, till a grand total of four
cocted.
And
Frank,
now
object
of
The green officer, feeling the im
necessary by early day residents i quarts of the best champagne and
Sun , Mon .1 uei , Jan 31, trb 1-2
portance of his ilk, mumbled some the gumshoe’s calculations, was may be seen. Accounts, common to ! a long list of articles sufficient to
totally
unaware
of
the
situation.
In
thing to the effect that he was run
'D r .J ikyii and M r . H vdi ’
the then popular custom, were set J last even until the man should
ning down bootleggers and imbib fact Zell was quite disturbed by tled once a year and averaged from ! sober up, was written. It is sup
IVuA I RI DERIC MARCH
ers of fire water. Self-consciously this sheriff's interest, for during two to $5000 for a single family. posed, by those versed in the ways
trying to be casual he displayed i the entire day he was shadowed as The first of the month to pioneers of similar waters, that the order—
IV cd , I hurt.
Feb. J-4
his shining badge and hilt of a new only a detective hot on the trail meant only that their financial in along with the buyer was de
’’STEPPING SISTERS
revolver, casting significant glances ; can do it. Wherever the antique debtedness was brought to date in livered, in keeping with the fine
dealer
went
his
new
second
tiptoe'
1
..
.
reputation
of
the
establishment.
A Comedy Riot
from one to the other of his be
the books with no reminders
holders. After satisfying himself If Frank would blow his nose his mailed, which would indicate set
Casper Kubli, merchant, un
that each and every one probably followei pulled out a handkerchief tlers had something besides hard knowingly left as glowing an ac
MATINEES
carried gallons of the unlawful When he stopped at the pump his ships in their day.
count
of
the
early
life
in
this
city
Any Seat
stimulant he dashed off toward shadow was thirsty. In fact the
hounded man was developing a I Prices were at more or less great as may be found. His son, K K
the county hall.
crick in his neck from keeping an variance from those the present age Kubli. known to many here, later
haggles over. Shoes, snappiest became state senator, and is prac
The men in the blacksmith shop, eye to the rear.
hump-toed models, were a luxury ticing law in Portland. George Lit
being who they were, saw an op
Occasionally
the
resourceful at $150 the pair while boiled oil tle, curator of the museum, has the
And Sum
portunity for some fun. And, as
county
man
would
speak
to the; brought $4 a gallon. Turpentine I documents of these and many other j
may be expected, Bishop had a
fellows lined up for the parade. was traded at $3 for four quarts, establishments available to any ! Matinees
plan ready.
One time they suggested that Frank I flour $1.25 a barrel and pound who wish to peruse their contents
W. A. dashed overhead and re Zell usually hid cases of liquor in i
turned with an old Harper whiskey a hay rack. Promptly a load of al- ; plugs of tobacco rated a dollar of and perhaps read of many thrilling
occurences between the lines. Mr
bottle, empty, of course, but soon falfa standing on the street was any man’s money.
Among a few of the articles re Little points out that these notes
to be filled with vinegar. A look scattered thither and yon as though
ANY TIME
ISC
out was posted and when the sus- a young twister had played on the corded more or less obsolete today are but a small sample of the great
variety
of
curious
and
unusual
at-
were candlewicks, purchased by C.
piie. And still the two kept a C. Beekman to be used in the im
watchful eye on each other. But, proved lighting system at the bank
like everything else, it couldn’t last 10 pistol balls at two cents each;
forever. Guffaws resounded from six yards lining for nine cents, and
one end of the avenue to the other 12 yards of calico totaling eight and
and the secret was out.
one-half cents, the latest importa
Frank, for the first time since tion for milady’s gigantic dress.
the trailing had begun, was able ' These represent a few of the many
to stop dead in his tracks without :
SHELL PRODUCTS—U. S. TIRES
the deputy sheriff stepping on him.
WILLARD BATTERIES
His appetite returned and he be- ,
gan to realize the humor of the
situation. But it seems that, when
. Battery Charging
Sheriff Jennings learned of the ef
ficiency and thoroughness of his
new aide, he saw fit to send the
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P honi 232
E. S. S everance
law enforcer back to the hills
Twenty-eight miles of ¡umber
minus badge and gun, but still camp railroad near the sea would
wondering where the liquor was lie in the path of the line through
cached.
Jacksonville. Five miles of this
roadbed could be utilized, remain
der contributing easy title to
HERE MONDAY
needed land. Right of way in exis
H. C. Harris and W. S. Tucker, tence between Medford and here
Grants Pass, were in this city Mon would be incorporated into the de
day investigating property which velopment also, routing the rails
they are considering for mining through the center of this city.
purposes. The two are experienced Many valuable advantages seem to
men and may join the local pan- I favor building of the cross-country
ning group.
line through this district to the
Oregon coast, to which might be
added the fact that such rail con
SOME MARKDOWN
nections would give southern Ore
Two storekeepers in the fur line
"I’ve gon the only coast military protec
were
discussing
prices,
tion between San Francisco and
marked all my goods down, ” said
131 West Main, Medford
Portland.
the first, “to a third or even a
Gus Michaelson, surveyor and
quarter of the original prices.
mechanical engineer, from whom
“I’ve gone further than that,” much of this information was ob
returned the other. “My prices are tained, is at present interested in
so low that when burglars broke Tom Nickerson’s Pink Blossom
into my store the other night they quartz mine in Applegate country.
went away without taking any He obtained a third share in the
thing. It was cheaper to come back workings, which include 160 feet
When you find it necessary to go to Medford
and buy the stuff in the morning.” of tunnel with 30-foot sink and
for anything in the hardware line come in—we
equipment to absorb his interest
and
energies
while
the
proposed
will have a complete line at present-day prices.
Typewriter Specialists
railroad development hangs fire.
Gus awaits with great interest fu
Corner Main and Grape Street f
12 and 16-in., tier ¿2.00 and ¿2.50
ture development of what he be
Medford
Hardwood, tier
¿2.75 and ¿3.00
lieves to be the most practical and
logical course for traffic through
W. C. KASSHAFER
PHONE 1363
131 W est M ain
P hne 300—M edford
this section, having himself been
Phone 153
Jacksonville
over every foot of the route.
Aged Store Ledgers
Show History, Traits
FOX CRATEIUAN
EVENINGS
FOX RIALTO
JACKSONVILLE SERVICE
STATION
Surveyed Railroad
Would Prove Boon
We Wish to Announce the
Opening of the New
Fick & Lindley’s Hardware
On or About February 1
•>
DRY FIR WOOD
JACKSONVILLE EXCHANGE
New and Second Hand Goods
.
Gloriatone Radio
Violins, Ukelins, Banjos,
Corona Typewriter
Ukeleles
Edison Disk Phonograph
Electric Sewing Machine
Burniture, Picture Frames, Books
AND MANY OTHER THINGS TOO NUMEROUS
TO MENTION
OPERATING PLACER MINE
ON MIDDLE FORK LOCATION
Johnson and son are now in op
eration on their placer mine one
and one-half miles up middle fork
from the mouth of Elliott creek.
Good pay rewards their labor and
they are happy as they listen to
gravel rumbling through boxes.
The two men don’t seem to mind
getting wet and working hard for
they have been producing face
value for time^nd exposure. They
enjoy good health and have miners’
reputations as being honest, friend
ly and obliging to their fellow men.
CLASSIFIED
Builders’ Hardware
PAINTS — OILS — GLASS
FOR SALE OR TRADE —Light
wagon, practically new, had very
little use. For further information
see Charles Horn, Jacksonville.
COLEMAN’S HARDWARE
W e S ell
for
C ash
P hone
TWO EXPERIENCED MINERS
want grubstake to go prospecting
on Klamath river in exchange
for third interest. See Arne
Carlesen, Jacksonville.
13
EXCHANGE — Cabinet size Vic-
trola with 15 records for type
writer. See W. S. Blair, opposite
post office, Jacksonville.
Exceptional Bargains in 3
Building Materials
To Encourage More Building and Help Out the Labor
Problem We Have Priced Our Entire Stock
Amazingly Low. Here Are a Few Samples:
5/2 SHINGLES, per square
.........................
DIMENSION AND BOARDS, per 1000 feet
PLASTER BOARD, per 1000 feet
CEMENT, per sack
8x10 4-LIGHT SASH, each
$2.56
$9.00
$31.50
81
77^
REMEMBER—ENTIRE STOCK ON SALE
WOODS LUMBER CO.
Phone 108—Medford
East Jackson at Genessec
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