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JACKSONVILLE, OREGON
Hang Indian Boys of Campfire Quarters
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By R. CLAY CHAPPELL
CAMERON, HORSESHOE
EXPERT, VISITS ’GATE
Wilbur Cameron, ex-mayor of
Jacksonville and president of Med
ford’s horseshoe club, managed to
get some time off and visited Ap
plegate folks recently Mr Camer
on, who Is an enthusiastic horse
shoe fan, was electod president of
the club a short time ugo when he
wasn't present, ho says. However,
he accepted with (he knowledge
that th«» club has an acting vice
president.
Mr. Cameron mad«» particular
comment on th«» new pitching court
In the city park, which bail been
moved from the De Voe grounds a
Hhort time ago. The men’s and wo
men’s court will be put in first
class condition, with a lawn, he
said.
after the main performance, pretty
misses from the Dunclng Islands
off th«» coast <>C Australia presented
a play entitle«! "Llttl«» Noll,” u farce
in poetry. Thu boa constrictors and
pythons w«»re rendered exactly as
harmless us garter snakes under
the capabl«» charms of la»da
who has a more natural incllnatli^W
for th«» wiggly creatures than most
other girls. There was no sign of
depression at this circus; money
was as plentiful as In 1928. Sec
tions of pin«» cones w«»r«» the me
dium of exchange. Admission was
h I x bits, and pink lemonade was
two-bits.
During encampment the girls
have enjoyed two overnight hikes
to th«» "bald spot" on Nigger Ben
mountain nearby, and while out ut
cam)» they gave signals back to
the girls at "homo."
I^eda O'Neil has accomplished
unusual records In nrchery. Never
having sent an arrow darting
through th«» air before, Miss O’Neil
made 190 points in archery tests
In two weeks time, wh«»reas only
125 points are necessary.
The very humiliating fact that
the cook and director at Camp Will
(Continued from last week)
The last session of the peoples’ pen Pines were lost within sight
of eamp probably would have been
Editor and Publisher court was held in August of the
LEONARD HALL
kept secret forever, had it not been
same
year
and.
unhappily,
its
last
. ..Applrgitt Editor
MAUDE POOL..
act was one to cast a dark stain for some ambitious reporter in
camp getting a "scoop” on the
upon an otherwise clean record.
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During the summer the Indians story and laying bare the facts in
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had waged a desultory war against "Willpen Mirror,” the scouts' news
Headquarters:
the whites. Several settlers had paper.
Under the caption, "Near Ca
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been shot down from ambush in
lamity,
” the story follows:
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the outlying districts and the sav
“Wednesday night when each
ages were becoming more embold
unit was enjoying a campfire by
ened every day by their success.
itself, Polaris (Mrs. Pardee) and
Finally Thomas Wills was brut Corvus (Miss Loeffler) took this
ally killed almost in the edge of chance to go over to Buckley's
town and the citizens were en for the dally mail. Polaris was anx-
raged.
ions to hear whether her family
A few days later two Indian lads and household goods had received
entered the town and although they their destination at the ranch
were far too young to have pos which is to be her home when she
sibly been warriors or even spies, leaves camp. Corvus went along to
Groaning, worrying, a flock of I so bitter was the anger of the
A three weeks successful caiu|>-
take care of her. But alas, what a
miscarriages of justice, libel suits townsmen that the boys were guardian! She forgot her flash ing perlo«| at Camp Willpen Pines
FIVE-LEGGED FROG
no end and recall petitions for hon- j seized and hailed before the light. So they had to stumble over closes Sunday, August 28. with a
closing
assembly
for
presentation
“
court.
”
Justice
was,
for
the
time,
DISPLAYED AT HOLLY
est judges who step on lawbreak-
fences, fallen logs, rocks and black
ers’ toes—for which we had always blinded by passion and without a berry patches. Finally the moon of camp awards, to which parents
Following in th«» wake of Frank
supposed judges were for—and ’ shred of evidence to connect them peeked out through the clouds and an«l friends are invited. Assembly Zell’s discovery of a five-legged
will
be
held
at
2:30
n
m.
|
with
any
crime
they
were
hastily
right in the middle of all this dark,
showed them the river, the light of
The circus last Friday evening, wart-producer earn«» news from
dank despair and glum future a i convicted and. although they pit the campfires appeared to the wan
staged
under the big topB of th«» John Noldermeyer thnt one of his
eously
protested
their
innocence,
I
little town, for years lying quiet
dering ‘babes in the woods.’ When
henchmen, Alton Lindley an«l B.
and sleepy where hills and valley i strung up to a tree on the banks of one of the Locusts flashed her trees beside the river Nile, was on«» Brown, found a Ilk«» critter on the
of
the
outstanding
activities
of
the
meet, does a Rip Van Winkle, Jackson creek.
light out on the river in the dlec-
Applegate river this week.
On September 5 a regular court tion of giggles and gurgles m Id- girls. A wooly brown pup collected
wakes up not only herself but the
The queer frog, with the oxtra
from
the
neighborhood
led
the
pa
entire state, and stages the gosh : was held in Jacksonville by the i stream, she discovered the two
appendage
between front should
dingdest, biggest and best celebra Hon. Matthew P. Deady under the ■ wading across toward home—Cor rade. striking terror into the hearts ers. war placed on display In the
tion ever witnessed in southern territorial jurisdiction and thus vus carrying shoes and mail, Po of the many onlookers In the name lobby of the theater this week and
Oregon and, considering the town’s | I passed the rough and ready, though laris wearing some heavy shoes of a ferocious lion. All of the girls forms an Interesting exhibit in con
efficient, judicial system of the pio- borrowed at Buckley’s and clutch were in the parade posing as nection with showing of Ripley’s
colorful past, that's saying a lot.
pseudo elephants, camels, kangar
j neers.
ing the letter that brought news of
oos.
giants, midgets, pirates, Turks "Believe It or Not" on the screen.
During the spring of this year a the safe arrival of family and goods
Frank Zell, original frog finde^^
It all goes to snow that the Old
an«l
clowns. The hippo and alli
large religious element had arrived at the ranch."
has
been eyeing the newcomer
rule of “man is the captain of his
gator bore such weird resemblance
and the Methodist church was
"Willpen Mirror” is a live five-
fate” works during a reign of se- founded. The building, which is the
to the wild lizard and toad found Medford with suspicion and
vere depression as well as any oldest protestant church in the page newspaper published in camp only in the darkest and hottest of small amount of jealousy end avers
other time. When the rest of the i west, was erected by popular do every Friday with the aid of a the Applegate Congo that they that, although it may bo alive, his
was the first “and th«» best, dang
world was busy worrying and fret- nation, much of the money being mimeograph, each issue bearing were kept in captivity.
different characteristics. The front
it!”
ting because of the lack of money,
The bearded lady, one of the
given by the sporting fraternity page of one issue carries an Bins
employment, necessities and gaso
who, in the parlance of the old tration by the staff artist symbol leading sideshow attractions, pos
line, a few Jacksonville men got
time gambler, were probably “hedg izing the scout’s motto, “Hold Your sessed the only moss-colored beard
their heads together, admitted they ing” against the future.
ever worn by a human being, and
Mirror Up to Nature." The stiff when sh«» has crosse«! the great
had raw material aplenty awaiting |
The first brick building was fin
a bit of publicity and nerve, and ished in ’53 on the present site of for that week, which varies weekly divide, youngsters of future genera
for the benefit of each individual,
started the ball rolling toward put
PHYSICIAN and
the city hal'^by Morford and Davis. included Anne Dean, editor; Ruth tions will be able only to listen to
ting the town not only on the map
the awesome tales of what their
It
was
constructed
of
brick
burned
Banish, art and poetry; Nan Teng-
SURGEON
but also on the road to recovery
in the limits of the town and ce wald. Campfire reporter; Phyllis vrandparents once saw. The pan
and solution of its unemployment
tomime
band
interpreted
some
fam
mented together with “dobe” from Smith, general reporter; Barbara
Office in Jacksonville
problem. A meeting was held for
the desert east of Medford. This Holt, jokes, and Naomi Hohman ous overtures, with Josephine Bul
all interested parties and behold,
Sanitarium
structure was destroyed in the dis (Katydid), advisor. "The Mirror" lis as leader. There were numerous
the Gold Rush Jubilee became a
astrous fire of '73 but Jacksonville intimates that the staff is afraid novel attractions, such as the spot
Hours—Mon., Wed., Fri„ 9 12
fact! It is not necessary to use ad still boasts the oldest brick build
ted calves, the’ tumbling act. etc.
6-9 Every Evening
jectives to describe just what a ing in the state for the store erect of snails. The last issue carries all The dancing class presented the
success the venture was, for every ed by Brunner brothers in 18'5 is of the front page characteristics jugglers’ dance, an«l Edith Hodg
of a city newspaper, even to the
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person in Jacksonville knows—and in a fair state of preservation.
kins was official ballyhooer. In
"lead.”
was surprised—at the overwhelm
In spite of serious Indian trou
An editorial states that this is stead of the usual wildwest show
ing tribute paid to Oregon’s second bles and the severe winter of ’52
the
first newspaper printed regu
oldest city.
and ’53 which shut off the town larly at the camp, and that the
from the outside world and caused staff is endeavoring to make it
As well as aiding financially, the prices to skyrocket until flour sold better than any other camp paper
Jubilee has advertised Jacksonville for a dollar a pound, tobacco for in Oregon. Illustrations of the
no end and has furnished a dra as much per ounce and salt to be friendly frog and grasshopper or
matic example of the error of al balanced with gold dust, this was a sizzling frying pan or gleaming
ways being "agin everything” some perhaps the most prosperous year campfire lend spice to each page,
public spirited group attempts. that the camp ever enjoyed.
and portray something of the true
Every community has its clique
Gold flowed from the rich placers spirit of a woodsy camp. Intimate
that forever stands at attention in an ever increasing stream; new glimpses of the scout life and their
with buckets of cold water and, settlers poured into the valley en standards are given through num
particularly when times are hard, gaging in farming and the various erous articles and poems, possibly
odds often are in their favor, for industries necessary to the larger only of passing interest to the cas
HP one is overly optimistic these community; a branch of the Adams ual reader, but something long to
days. But, when some worthwhile express company was established be cherished in the hearts of the
project comes along which should with C. C. Beekman carrying the girls. Something of the sentiments
merit the support of everyone, a mails and thousands of dollars in and inspiration gleaned from camp
barrage of “aint possibles” is laid gold dust over the lonely Siski- associations which can be connect
and those who would accomplish yous and through the hostile In ed with the years to come only by
something not only have the usual dian country, strangely enough a beautiful memory, is given in the
difficulties to encounter, but also without molestation, though usual following poem published In the
the added burden of carrying along ly traveling alone and always at scout paper:
those who will not, through dispo night, and regular pack trains were
sition. aid or at least fail to hinder running to Crescent City handling
PICTURE A SPOT
the workers.
immense quantities of merchan- Picture a spot of beauty rare,
dise.
Picture a sky so blue and fair,
The social life of the town was Paint it with rainbow hues so
However, don’t get us wrong on
bright:
this jubilee affair—it was marked colorful. Swarthy Mexican packers
by the lack of opposition and by a mingled with the red-shirted min Then tone it down with shades of
night,
wholehearted community spirit in ers and rough-clad ranchmen while
putting it over—the entire city and an occasional Indian slunk sullenly Frame it with friendships tried and
true,
surrounding territory is to be among them with ill-concealed hat
thanked for its success. And red of the strangers who were Then let it thrill the heart of you.
strange as it may seem, coopera sowly but surely pushing him from A picture of camp ever will be
A challenge to you and to me.
tion of Jacksonville’s nearest city his hunting grounds.
Night was the time of iieh revel
went far in helping stage the af
fair and particularly newspapers ry. With plenty of dust in his pouch HEUBER-HOWARD UNITE
not only of Medford but also Grants the Jacksonville miner lived un to
Pass, Ashland, Klamath Falls, Gold the miners’ proverbial reputation IN TUESDAY CEREMONY
Hill and Central Point were in for liberality, and the saloons, the
Miss Thelma Heuber, formerly
strumental in bringing the record gambling and dance halls and even
crowd to this city. Judging from the bawdy houses were scenes of of Ruch and a sister of Mrs. Leon
Offenbacher, was united in mar-|
our personal observation, all Ore wild gaiety.
gonians hold a warm place in their ■ There was, too, a higher stratum riage to Charles Howard of Grants
heart for Jacksonville and are of society where greater conven Pass Tuesday evening, August 16. j
eager to aid the old town do her tionality was demanded in dress The wedding was solemnized at the
and manners and it was not un home of the groom’s parents, Mr.1
stuff.
,
common to glimnse among the mot and Mrs. L. D. Howard, at 658 West
A
In this connection it is interest ley throng proud dandies in ex Third street, Rev. C. H. Hilton of
ing to note that each man is .a pensive broadcloth with stove-pipe the Christian church officiating.
The ring used in the ceremony,:
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community unto himself—with an hats and glistening white vests to
which was performed in the pres-|
complete
the
ensemble.
optimistic group hounded by the
One could write volumes on these i ence of the parents and immediate
Headquarters for
cold water of his pessimistic na
glamorous
days as the seemingly friends of the young couple, was
ture. Like any town, he Is torn be
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tween the two elements within— unending strea^n of gold poured given to the groom’s paternal I
forth
from
nature
’
s
treasure
chest;
grandmother
by
his
grandfather
in
which, though they both serve a
•
purpose, one is nevertheless re of the cruel and inhuman warfare 1868. Following the wedding, re-1
sponsible for a lot of lack of ac of the savage tribes; of devastat’ng freshments were served at the new
complishment and action. The Gold fires and floods, and of the terrible home of the couple at the Climate
City.
Rush Jubilee last Saturday, which ravages of a dread pestilence.
And
out
of
it
all
would
stand,
Mrs. Howard, who is the daugh-j
attracted so many people that stay-
aways can’t believe there were clear and distinct, the picture of ter of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Heuber
Sandwiches, Fountain Drinks, Candy, Cigars, News
15,000 here, is a good example for a big, happy people; a people gen of New Hope, resided at Ruch with
erous and chivalrous and coureg- her parents six years ago, and at-
we humans to follow.
Barber Shop and Pool Hall in Connection
eous to a fault; a people who dared 1 tended grade school there.
Mr.
to break the ties of home and com i Howard is proprietor of the Gen-
Anything worthwhile CAN be fort to invade an unknown savage | eral Petroleum service station at
SOUND HORN FOR CURB SERVICE
done!
wilderness and build from it the Grants Pass.
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beautiful, peaceful land we have
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