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About Jacksonville miner. (Jacksonville, Or.) 1932-1935 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 7, 1932)
T he J acksonville M iner Volume 1 The Editor Speaking Jacksonville, Oregon, Friday, October 7, 1932 TOFT SUICIDES IN HOME HERE THURSDAY EVE Number 41 Registration Books to Close Tomorrow Charles Powell, 80, Snatched from Home Registrations in Jacksonville in “God’s Country” precincts, according to G. W. God ward, deputy registrar, have been exceedingly heavy the past few days, with republican declarations overshadowing democratic voters. It was added, however, that a ma jority of republican registrators de clared themselves as voting a dem ocratic presidential ticket next month The local registration books in the Cod ward Mercantile com- pany store will close at 5 p.m. Sat urday afternoon, tomorrow. In order to register a person must have resided In the state of Oregon at least six months imme diately proceeding the application to register and must register in the precinct in which they have es tablished a residence. Anyone who has voted at at least one election in this county In the past two years and has not changed his residence need not re register. If you have moved since you last registered you will not be entitled to vote unless you re-register, be fore October 8, tomorrow, in the precinct In which you now reside. Persons who will be absent from the county on election day may ap ply for absent voter’s ballot. The ballot voted In this manner must be voted and back in the county clerk’s office not later than six days before the election. Ballots must reach the clerk’s office not later than November 1 to be ac cepted for the general election. By MAUDE POOL SENTENCE STAY GRANTED PAIR LOCAL YOUTHS Snatching him away from the Pop Gates’ statement that he little spot he knew as home, death will not Indulge In mudslinging and overtook Charles Powell, aged Ap Ordered to Pay $100 for Ma' personalities In bls campaign as an Financial Worries, Estrange plegate resident, where he had Cause Businessman ment chine and Coin Stolen; independent candidate for Hie coun hoped—in Oregon. Only by the ty judgshlp can be easily under to Take Own Life Norton Lectures force >f will power born of a strong stood after studying his record, desiru to shift for himself, did he which we have printed on page two Kay H. Toft, for many years >n live to the end in the place he Brought to trial yesterday morn of this issue. The old saw, '’People lllIHlnCHH in southern Oregon and called God’s country, the Apple ing before Circuit Judge H. D. Nor who live in glass houses,’’ comes one of tin- county's largest property gate. ton, Albert Hueners and Neal Mil to mind when the Gates record is owners, committed suicide yester He lived a lonely, rugged life, ler plead guilty to charges of bur unearthed. And ft ail Just goes to day afternoon at his borne here, refusing to remain with a son or glary not of a residence and were show that claims of some alleged according to a verdict rendered by daughter. Many who blamed him granted a six-months stay of sen politicians to "furnish a business Coroner H. W Conger. for this solitary existence, what tence. They were instructed to pay administration marked with har Toft, who had been in poor health they termed a childish fancy, failed the Jacksonville Legion club $100 mony and economy" if carried out for some time, placed three strands to grasp the beauty and strength to offset loss to that organization would be a direct about-face for of wire about his neck, Inserted of an ambition there that gome as result of their theft of a slot their entire lifetime's performance. a chair rung, using it as a tourni never know even in a lifetime. It machine used during the Gold Rush "As the twig Is bent, the tree’s in quet to choke himself to death. was this ambition that created a Jubilee August 20. clined” was a smart mouthful He had been left alone in the home from mere nothingness. State Police Officer O’Brien, with emitted hundreds of years ago. and house by Carltson, a gardener, and Those quick to place blame called the cooperation of local celebra was not confined to just the lay Olive O’Connor, housekeeper, who the habitude a shanty, but to this tion officials and City Marshal man but includes politicians also. had been sent downtown to pay aged man It was a home with a Jim Littell, apprehended the bills. When Mrs. O’Connor re- tie that binds because he had made youths, who readily confessed to We will admit that all candidates turned, she said, she found him It—there were trees, a handful of the theft and destruction of the In the field have their good and dead on the floor, with the tourni flowers, a garden, a well, outbuild machine, which was found in an ir bad qualities, even President Hoo quet about his neck. Save for a ings, all brought into being bit by rigation ditch near the Seventh ver. Hut we can’t see where an in blackened fare, there was no evi hit by the ceaseless efforts of this I>ay Adventist academy. Testimony dependent. hoping to slip in at the dence of death, and Dr. Sweeney old man in the last seven years he at yesterday’s trial brought out close of the race by ignoring the was railed and efforts were made had resided here. the fact that it was both boys’ first primary law, should even deserve to resustirate the man. The discov Even to the end—on that last offense of this nature and leniency, respect. He 1 b not a clean sport, ery of the body was made about 2 evening Mr. Powell was to know in providing they follow a straight But fair to his opposition, and is o’clock, and the man had been his tiny cabin, when sickness all and narrow path in the future, was Peeking something for nothing. dead about an hour. The room was but claimed his strength, that same granted by the judge. Hueners and And. as there never was something undisturbed. spark of energy and hope burned Miller, both 18, seemed impressed gained for nothing, we predict they City Marshal Jim Llttell was call on. A friend wound the alarm clock and grateful for understanding and are in the certain process of cut ed. who In turn summoned the and set it where the sick man patience Bhown. Hueners is a Jack ting their own throats. For if they county coroner. might see It with the coming of sonville boy while Miller resides will take an unfair advantage and Toft, who had been Identified dawn, but the same faithful gnarled at Eagle Point. cheat to get the office, what will with Jacksonville real estate and hand, even though weary and ach Highlight of the trial was Judge happen after they get in power and business for some time, also was ing, had to wind the little watch1 Norton’s lecture, in which he don't have to be nice, cater to engaged in brokerage business in for its final vigil of the night. The pointed out the fact that the pair voters and watch their behavior? Medford. He is survived by a fath timepieces ticked on into the morn had come to the point in life where Although there may be some scat er. J. E. Toft, and a sister. I>oth of ing, but the one for whom they they could either become an asset tered well qualified men in the In Medford, and Amelia Toft, his wife, marked the hours had been re or liability to society, and that he dependent class, we believe they who has been estranged for some moved to a hospital In the night, was giving them a chance to make have been misguided and could time Toft was about 53 years of where death occurred the follow a choice. “It is up to you boys have learned a great lesson from age. ing afternoon. whether you are to grow into up- Henry W. Conger, republican can Mr. Powell was born in Illinois | standing, valuable men in the com didate for nomination to the |<oat Take Steps to Move City Polls In 1«52, reaching his 80th birthday munity. or become a burden upon of county coroner for another term on June 3. He came to Utah in the state. The law provides a pen to County, State Voting In the primaries. Asked after his ¡1869, where he married. His wife alty of from two to five years for defeat If he would enter one of his Booths for Election died not many years later. Six an offense of this kind, and your deputies as an Independent in the ! children had been born to that conduct in the next six months will If postal empjoyes anywhere tn fall campaign, he looked us square Meeting in regular session Tues union, all of whom survive. Mr. determine whether you will serve in the face and stated with honest the United States noticed a alze- day night, and again in special Powell had worked at numerous . a sentence in the state penitentiary emphasis. "I know when I have able deflation In the mails Tuesday meeting Wednesday night, Jack occupations. Including mining, or be granted another stay of sent been beaten fairly and squarely, it was on account of the new sched sonville’s city council voted to is farming, freighting and blacksmith ence, and finally a dismissal of the and I'm willing to take my medi ule for E. S. Wilson, carrier on the sue JJ3.000 refunding bonds to re ing. He was intensely interested ■ case.” Big Applegate and Sterling route. cine. 1 do not approve of poor los tire a $15,000 bond issue past due, in politics and world affairs, being Many friends of the Hueners fam ers who enter Independents in a Many people on the route did not 12000 of which had been paid. City one of Hoover’s non-believers. ily rallied to the aid of the boys, know that beginning October 1 the campaign.” Attorney H. K. Hanna was instruc He was laid to rest Monday on and much evidence was presented carrier goes back to Jacksonville ted to draw up necessary papers a verdant slope of Medford’s Sis to show that they had heretofore on the same days on which he Jackson county would ho far bet- which will be submitted to New kiyou Memorial park. Even though enjoyed good reputations and had ter off If It contained more good delivers the mall. Consequently . York bondsmen for approval. his work on this earth was not steered clear of trouble. Parents of losers as well as good winners. much of the intended outgoing mall Steps were taken to move the quite completed, there being just ! both, youths and others present at Our hat is off to the retiring coro laid over In the boxes until Wed polling place for city elections to a few’ more tasks he would have the trial declared Judge Norton nesday. ner, who was willing to abide by where regular county, state and na liked to finish, perhaps he departed I had pursued a wise course and had This new arrangement is a re the Oregon primary law. tional votes are cast, so that all w-ith a peacefulness and ease of shown humane mercy in handling sult of a petition circulated some voting may be done at one place. feeling tn knowing that he had the case. Politics aren’t furnishing the time ago, which also included the Heretofore all ballots in city elec worked faithfully to the last. only grudge battles this fall. Mack right to accommodate residents on tions had been cast in the city hall. Lillard. Medford’s fight promoter the west side of the Applegate in It was pointed out that nominating ho staged a stellar card here dur- the vicinity of the Star ranger sta petitions for the city election, when g the celebration, has lined up tion by allowing Wilson to travel two councilmen. one mayor, city that road as he delivers the mall, (Continued on page two) and to make the return trip on the recorder and treasurer are to be Paul Hess, tall backfield war elected, must be tendered 10 days east side of the river. The young democrats of Jackson rior of the Jacksonville high school before election, in order that bal While attempting to become ac county gathered Wednesday eve football team, last Friday suffered customed to the new schedule. Ap lots may be printed. ning 50 strong at the Holland hotel fracture of the right shoulder dur Two ordinances were drawn up plegate residents are seriously con in Medford to form a club dedi ing scrimmage with Medford jun by City Attorney Hanna, one to sidering taking steps to obtain cated to the cause of converting ior high school’s eleven. After pain dally mall in the place of the de change turn-on fee for water serv Applegate will soon possess a livery three times a week. Daily ice from $2 to $5, and the other to the younger generation to the ful efforts to continue throughout juvenile Grange under the guid mail would be a long stride for make water rent a lien on prop value of good citizenship and gov- the second quarter, when he was ance of Mrs. Frank Knutzen, mat ward from the custom of a few erty. thus making property owners ernment, and to the obvious truth injured. Hess was rushed to Dr. H. ron. succeeding Mrs. Tom Mee, who years ago when the mailman came and not tenants finally responsible that good government comes only B. Gillis for treatment. Up and around within a few days, from good citizenship and a gen resigned a few weeks ago. Of the only on Tuesdays and Fridays of for payment of water bills. Hess has been attending classes Instructions were forwarded to eral interest in politics. 13 members necessary, 11 have each week. E. C. Kelly successfully guided this week and is anticipating full been obtained between the re The new routine brought into the California Oregon Power com- quired ages of 5 and 14. The com effect this month is not in any way pany to move two lights on South the initial meeting to the forma recovery in time for the winter munity is fortunate in obtaining an connected with the discontinuance Oregon street from poles to center tion of a group which was marked ' season of basketball. Although having a temporarily organization of this type for the of the post office at Copper some of the street so that large trees with enthusiasm, interest and a would not shut off light in the cen- touch of old-time political gusto. demoralizing effect on teammates, children. In that It offers splendid time ago. ter of the block. C. A. Whitney was Roosevelt glory was hoisted aloft a rally was staged by the local boys training in leadership, responsl- given a lease on city-owned lots and Charles Richard, French cook in the second half and the Medford blllty to one’s community, apear- bordering Jackson creek in the and member of the governor’s juniors were held to a 7-6 victory. ance before the public and many FRESHMAN INITIATION Had It not been for the Injury rear of the Kenney property for household for many years, was AT SCHOOL TONIGHT other phases of the things that mining purposes, with the stipula present to tell a few intimate facts of Hess, the team’s heaviest player, make life worth while. Initiation of Jacksonville high tion that Whitney leave the surface concerning the man. whom he char it is expected a victory would have Applegate:B nooster night was a school freshmen is slated to take in better condition than at present. acterized as “a fighter: one of us, been carded for the Jacksonville big success, with a large attend nlace this evening at 8 p.m. at the A 15 per cent portion of gold pro one with an understanding of boys, who have distinguished them ance and a splendid time. Dancing I youth, its problems and emotions, selves with an admirable fighting and games followed the earlier eve local gymnasium. Entertainment, duced will be paid the city. and one who has been through his spirit whenever opposition threat- Oscar Ix>wis and Ed Severance and punishment, of the greenies is ning events of a pot luck supper full share of suffering and trials.” ens their goal post. Although loss are the retiring councilmen who and an Interesting program pre to be furnished by the sophomore Richard declared that he was en ; of Hess greatly crippled the team, will complete two-year terms in De class, which promises to work up pared by the lecturer, Herbert El route to New York to carry on his ' Coach Hunsaker’s men gained more cember and Wesley Hartman, may a husky appetite In their charges more. work for Roosevelt, and that he than twice the yardage of their op A recent event of which the I through many and devious methods or, will complete his present term would cook a turkey to be sent by ponents. Reinking carried the ball | ere they are permitted to feel at at the same time. Both Recorder Grange is proud and not afraid to , democrats of southern Oregon for J on the one touchdown for the admit It, is the fact that Mrs. Jack ease and partake of ample refresh Ray Coleman and City Treasurer C. Thanksgiving night, 1933. in the ! locals. C. Chitwood complete one-year ments which are to be furnished. O’Brien won a sack race for her 1 White House kitchen. He indicated, Lineup included Ward. Reinklng, terms also. Clint Dunnington and home organization at Jacksonville's R. Card, Hess, D. Forbes. G. Huen- from his travels over the state, that Jim Cantrall are holdover members • Jacksonville males, en masse, booster day program. departed for the hills early Thurs of the council who serve for an he believed Oregon would be one ers, H. Pitts. Leonard Gilbert, El of the strongest Roosevelt states in liott Rhoten and W. Combest. • Archie Bowman found It neces- day morning following Wednesday other 12 months. the nation when polling day came No game has been scheduled for evening ’ s rain in search of buck, ^^mry to shoot one of his horses this this w’eek-end, although a scrim around. • John Norris, fisherman by yen. ^^^eek. It fell a victim to the spread- which have been exceedingly rare mage tilt may be arranged for this Officers elected to guide the em- j this week journeyed to the mighty this season, due in part to dryness. epidemic of sleeping sickness afternoon on the local field with which seems to be making costly “We’ll be able to get within a half Rogue, which may be closed this bryonic organization through the some nearby aggregation. fall campaign and coming year, fall to commercial fishing so that mile of the critters now without rounds In this section. them thinkin’ there’s a thousand a few might get up as far as the were: Moore Hamilton, president: • E. I. Applegate of Klamath Falls, • Donna McIntyre, 7, Saturday suf firecrackers snappin’ under our Table rocks, returned with a long Justin Smith and Leonard Hall, brother of Mrs. C. C. Chitwood of vice presidents, and Mary Greiner face, empty fish basket, a ravenous feet, ” stated Punk Dunnington, one fered the fracture of both bones this city, spent Wednesday evening Kelly, secretary-treasurer. appetite and wet hip pockets, to of the huntsmen, as welcome rain near the wrist of her arm and will Next meeting will be held Wed with the druggist and his family be unable to attend school before descended in torrents Wednesday swear he was certainly going to nesday night, October 19, at the while enroute to the northern part vote for closing the Rogue in the for the first time in several next week. Dr. Sleeter of Medford of the state. new courthouse. , coming election. months. ttended the little girl. COUNCILVOTES SI 3,000 BOND REFUND PLAN Rural Mail Service Changes Inaugurated Young Demos Form J’ville Player Breaks Shoulder in Encounter Own Club Wednesday Juvenile Grange to Breathe Life Soon
