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About Jacksonville miner. (Jacksonville, Or.) 1932-1935 | View Entire Issue (March 3, 1933)
Miner Holds Last Rites for Banks’ ‘Once in a While’ Head 1' 1 Why Not Have a 3- 1 Year Moratorium on | L. A. Banks Also? 1rHE J acksonville M iner Jacksonville, Oregon, Friday, March 3, 1933 Volume 2 5c a Copy But You Really Oughtj Subscribe Number 9 RECKONING DAY HERE T COFC TO ADD NEW IMPETUS TO ACTIVITIES Well. We suppose we had better borrow a bat from someone to start throwing o u t newspaper doors before wo leave. To Reorganize Monday Night -a.-< to Better Serve City And If the report that Henrietta and District Meddlin’s husband Is to b*’ Jransfcrred to Elko, Nevndu, wo Lup|s>se the Carson Sink will 1)0 The Jacksonville chamber of turned into the Carson STINK commerce, which has been in ac tive existence for some 12 years, But there’d be one comforting plans a reorganization Monday thing for Nevada there Is nothing night. March 6. which will rejuve much the congress dummy presi nate and Increase the efficiency of dent could do there but inflame that body. It 1« hoped. the coyotes and rattlesnakes Into Present active members, Includ killing one another off. ing Ray Coleman. Oscar Lewis. J. B. Wetterer. a life member. 0. C. Well. It looks like Jackson Chitwood, Mike Burdell, Wesley county has another Whip party Hartman, Clint Dunnlngton and advocate and victim. Vivian Beach. Intent on rendering to their city an oven greater serv Yes. and while our state and ice during the next few years, have federal lawmakers have been lowered membership dues to 50 clamoring nnd wrangling about cents a year and have asked that whether we are to have beer or all public-spirited citizens attend not, home crocks merrily bubble the next regular meeting, to be on. • held In the old U. 8. hotel, next Monday evening, to take i>art in And like Banka, after being ac the election of new officers, the costed the other day by the Good Government dummy president, we planning of work for the year, and scanned Webster’s dictionary for the reviewing of past accomplish our reply. According to Dan’l, th« ments. For the Information of those aforementioned can qualify as wo- townspeople who have not followed man—the expression referring to I work of the civic group closely, but sex only but doesn’t do ao well when It comes to classing herself who wonder what disposition has as a lady. Our authority descrtfe-l been made of funds, a complete re ed the latter term as referring to port has been prepared by Secre a member of the a|>ecle as "of, tary J. B. Wetterer. and is as fol lows; gentle breeding ” A special meeting of the cham The Insinuation hurled by one her of commerce was called by the of the Good Government congress’ president. Oscar Ix-wis, August 31.I members when Mrs. Henrietta B. 1931. who stated the body had no. Martin wns nominated, that the secretary, and on motion. J. R organization should not "hide be Wetterer was elected to that post hind the skirts of a woman” was Ray Wilson stated the reason for well put, it would seem after ber< calling tho meeting was to see If unsuccessful attempt last Saturday the chamber could make arrange- (Contlnued on page five) evening to flog your scribe pub , llcly. The entire play was known to us an hour beforehand, nnd w> : walked Into the midst of the Good Government representatives o f ”lnw and order." One of the members Informed us that a lady —er. er. woman desired to speak to tm. On turning, a visi, vision of a rotund person displaying [ much dlHpoRltlon and a sllghty buggy whip wan had. Things began happening First the Indignant person at our posterior features and scor-l nd a goal, but her only one. She promptly was given a great big hug in public, tho whip was snatch ed nway and in less time than It takes to relate the Incident, she and her followers were explaining to the state and city police just why It all happened thataway. We emerged from the encounter with scarcely more than the faint smell of feminine perfume on our 'Continued on page six) After three long years of tolerating violent and misleading accusations from a certain camp of political aspirants, it would seem that Jackson county is about to witness the con viction of the “champions of law and order” for the very crimes of which they have accused their foes. Developments of the past week, which have been rapid and dramatic, have disclosed to a surprised citizenry the fact that those who have been spending much time telling of the sins of others have been found out themselves, and now are busy clamoring for their “constitutional” rights while an effort is being marie by city and state officials to determine guilt for the robbing of former Sheriff Ralph G. Jennings’ rights in deciding the election contest. TO REORGANIZE LOCAL DANCES SATURDAY EVE C Is This Another Bit of ‘Good Government’? Last week James O’Brien, state police Investigator work ing on the courthouse ballot theft, was called at a late hour and warned that "unless you leave town immediately, or be come too ’ll)’ to continue in your Investigation, your life, and the Ilves of your family, will not be safe.” At about the same time the deputy district attorney. Geo. Nielson, was also warned that he would be “put on the spot, along with his family” unless he Immediately dropped furth er action In the case. It has been Just such tom foolery and abuse of common sense that opponents of Ranks and Fehl have been fighting for months. and which seems to be about at the end of its rope—or at the penitentiary door. Applegaters Turn Trouper» a» ‘Man in House’ ****** Bowls Over Audience to Win Many Plaudits All roads led to Applegate hall I feminine role, gave the Grange Saturday evening, where a large play all the sweetness and charm audience witnessed the two plays ' expected in a young romance (or entered In the Recreation club | was it an old one?) when he took dramatic contest hy the Grange the part of Pa’s new housekeeper, and Home Extension Unit. Even maneuvering in such an altogether though tho unit lost to the Rogue charming and graceful way, and River Civic Improvement club, ac developing such an elegant voice cording to tho decision of the that Pa swnllowed both bait and judges. Mr. Whitman and Miss trap and proposed immediately. Ft ’nye Carver of Phoenix, members Pa (Fremont Jordan), was plung of the cast played their role« in ed into the depths of shame when the comedy, "Not a Man In the he found he had been duped, and House," In such a planning man rose to the situation by stating ner that compliments, both for In that he had sensed the little by- dividuals and for the charactera play of his chlldren and their collectively. were heard on all i friends. and that he merely was Rides. doing his part in tho little decep "But Mum. an’ there’s a glntle- tion. Other members of the cast, man nt the dur,” the ceaseless In who played their parts in an ad terruption brought about through mirable way. Included Mrs. Clara out the play by tho Iriah maid, O’Brien, Bertlna and Charles El Mrs. L. C. Port, failed to rouse more. Judges for this play, Na Mrs. BlngR (Margaret Knutzcn), dine Mayfield, Mrs. Edith Thomp from her definite stand on not al- son. and Mrs. Church, were un lowing n man in her house. At- able to announce the outcome of tempts of four ladies, who had the competition, not having wit strortg feelings of kindness (?) nessed the Lake Creek play, which toward the ____ men, , „ to ____ feint several was to have been a few nights men’s Jobs around the house nlso later. failed. It was only when a re Hanson’s orchestra, which play porter had snoakod into the hall ed for the dancing which followed that Mrs. BlngR condescended to tho program, played popular tunes call a policeman, and thus forfeit as the opening number of the tho peaceful privacy of her home evening. As chairman of the unit, because Rhe had promised to re Mrs. L. C. Port extended her thanks linquish her tight reign if ever to those In attendance, as well as she was placed where she needed to those who assisted with the tho help of a man. Other mem unit play. Among visitors from a bers In tho cast Included Mes- distance wore Mrs. Effie Birdseye damoR Fred Offonbacher, Harry of Foots Creek extension unit. Dr. Brown, and Lance Offenbacher. R. B. Elliott, vice president of the Frank Knutzen, who heretofore Recreation club, and Mrs. Mabel displayed talent in playing a Mack, demonstration agent. Most of County’s Accusers Now Are Charged With Crime NAME HIM AND WIN A POLITICAL PLUM! HABEAS CORPUS HIMSELF The above portrait, rendered in oil (lard to you) by staff artist Inkblotch, shows one of the county prominents hanging around the courthouse looking for a careless follower with a bunch of election ballots sticking out of his hind pocket. The magic wand he is holding In his mouth is not the magic wand he thinks it is. In other words, the wand might represent the Power of the Com missary, the influence of >132,000 Relief Money, or the dictatorial powers of a county office. Name the man pictured and name your own road district! Once Too Often By LLEWELLYN A. BUNKS Most of the leaders of the Good Government congress, which a few days ago was telling Jackson county where to get off, now have been lodged either in jail or are at large under heavy bonds, and the genuine law and order of the Al Stewart’s 8-Piece Orchestra section has swung into action in To Be Featured; Hall clearing up the atmosphere of its Redecorated "breakdowns and miscarriages of justice.” Editor Llewellyn A. Dances, steps and crowds may Banks, ringleader of the pointless revolt, has crawled into his hole, come and go, but the Jacksonville minus a newspaper, and has daily dance seems destined to go on witnessed the filing of additional forever. Surviving the ravages of labor and civil claims against him. time, reformers and depressions, the local Saturday night affair will I No longer do his threats and pro mises secure for him the support blaze forth in greater splendor next and sympathy of a large section Saturday night than ever before, : of misguided followers, while his according to local chamber of com first lieutenant. County Judge Fehl. merce members, sponsors. Chief among the new attractions has been effectually stopped from meddling in the ballot theft In of the famous southern Oregon vestigation because of his own midnight rendezvous will be Al i Stewart, towering colored singer, complicity in the steal. (Continued on page two) Although the wholesale arrest of members of the Good Government: congress, the county judge and his anarchy under the guise of the political friends on the strongest “reestablishment of Justice” will of incriminating evidence appears act the role of the proverbial rat to be a great victory for the re as their ship plunges toward Davy establishment of peace and tran Jones’ locker. quility in Jackson county, it must Although Ranks and Fehl will ; be remembered that one of the attempt another stand in the old characteristics of the rabid camp shop formerly owned by the coun has been—and will continue to be ty judge, their success there is —persistence. Egotistic, dishon doubted, and it may be that the est and deceitful to an extreme yawning gates of Salem prison will degree, the agitators. Banks. Fehl settle once and for all Jackson and the congress leaders, will con- county’s stinking to the high heav j tinue to attempt their past tactics ens and rotting to the core. A ’ probably In a more violent and rift In the clouds of trouble is j desperate stage than ever. seen, and many are eagerly watch With their backs to the wall, ing for the first bright hues of it is not known just what course the rainbow of Justice that will leaders of the movement will take, indicate with certainty that such but because of their ignorance and editorial mayhem as has been inexperience, it is feared they will characteristic in the past has come take the foolish, more violent way to an end. out. It Is felt by this writer, At least, so thinking Jackson however, that the proponents of county hopes. IM*******MHa«tMaaeaia>is*i(»i*s(*ie»se»iMi»(siaea I Sunnyside Athletic Club Members Prepare for ****** Expected Return to County Peace and Quiet _____ Jacksonville's most representa ning discussions in many years, Last Rites for Many Wrongs tive and only fully paid-up men's was fast subsiding, and that it was organization, the Sunnyside Ath a matter of but a few more days letic club, already has prepared it , till the most of the good govern- It’s a long worm that never gets a kink in its vertebrae, self the expected coma which j menteers would be in the coop or and the Hogwallow Blatter, or Daily Noose if you prefer, has will for follow closely in the wake of running at large under heavy been no exception. the present terrific political tur bonds, that something must be 1’his week, dear readers, we gather about this solemn col moil, which is fast subsiding. done toward diverting minds which umn to observe the last rites of a three-year-old, bloody es The Sunnyside A. C.’s have been had been keyed up to a dangerouB fortifying themselves with dozens I pitch of activity for months. cutcheon of Good Government, Miscarried Justice and Out- ~ i of trick wire and string puzzles, It was decided by the powers witted Recall, the double-column box head under which atro- contributed by members from var that be in the Sunnyside that or cities hitherto unknown in this great country have been com- ious quarters. Everything from dinary puzzles—not of the human complicated legerdermaln to the variety—would be the best cushion mitted. simplest of button tricks is in the i for debaters and political wiseacres First entering our fair county for an evidently lofty category of sticklers which have of the membership to fall back on; pose, it soon became intoxicated with its own power, went been accumulating gradually and , i sort of a "letting-down” process, it on a spree and ended up last week hell-bent for the sheriff’s surely on counters of the club ■ was explained. Sunnyslders, al- hammer. Under its shadow libel, slander, lies and criminal syn room’s training quarters—Kirk-' 1 though few of them had ever been ’s confectionery. on location to get first-hand infor dicalism have been committed, according to the grand jury. Patrick As more and more difficult mind- mation, had taken a keen interest Respected, honorable citizens have been maligned beneath its knotters have made an appearance in the muck-raking contest, some borders. An otherwise peaceful, prosperous and neighborly sec competition in the puzzle manufac favoring one side, and others the tion of the state has been turned into a seething, bickering, turing line has increased, and opposite (it is suspicioned camps a new, difficult contrap j were about evenly dived by the en suspicious province of turmoil and hate. Brother has been whenever tion which might be mistaken off- tertainment committee so as to lined up against brother through its misguided influence. , hand as a wire mouaetrop appears, furnish endless material for discus First assuming the air of authenticity and wisdom, it the old guardR rush home for the sion, debate and vehement words snips, pliers and a coil of bail when more violent activity was de quickly usurped its powers, abandoned truth and justice, struck tin ing wire and proceed to rack their sired). out on a dangerous, unbalanced and doomed course and sunk brain for remembrances of boyhood It is not known in Just what di its fangs deep into the respectability and good name of an magic outfit equipment which rection activity of the club will historic and worthy county. It has departed from its sometimes used to show up every Christmas. be directed after the puzzles have has been some display of been solved completely by even Dr. Jekyll self to a most deliberate and wanton Mr. Hyde of There inventive genius, also, in the ac the youngest members—who al destruction, horror and selfishness. It has been the hollow cumulation of tricks at the confec ways are driven home at. curfew needle which has poisoned otherwise good, honest minds of tionery, and the unwary visitor is time—but it is thought, in view the county, turned them against their real friends, and blinded halted with a full course of seem of the present disturbance in the ingly impossible tasks upon entry Orient, that the club membership their eyes to a vision of both common and horse sense. will go back to its first love—de into the clubrooms. This heading, for three long years, has burdened the backs It was explained yesterday that fending China and whipping Japan a standstill, pausing during of honest men and women and county officials; has placed the executive board of the Sunny to organization decided it was heavy barrage for an occasional stumbling blocks in their paths and has knifed them from side high time to start the entertain spat towards a roaring wood heat ambush. It has added to the bitterness of mankind toward his ment committee functioning, result- j er in the clubroom. fellow; has clabbered the milk of human kindness and has ■ Ing In the activities in the present It will be several weeks yet be- It was pointed out by of-1 fore the club moves to the street poured salt in the election coffee. It has preached the neces channela. flcials In a closed Hesston a few side, and within a few months it 1 r sity of violence, dishonest practice and questionable policies. days ago that so long as the county | expected the annual shift from the It has added to the suffering of humanity and has advertised turmoil, which had furnished some Sunnyside monicker to Shadyside of the choicest afternoon and eve-1 will be made. (Continued on page two» I