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JackHonville, Oregon, Friday, April 13, 1934
Volume 3
Medford Jubilee
Officials Meet
With Local C - C
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No snooae I n g<x>d anooae, hh any
house wife will tell you.
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Now that President Roosevelt
has aomcwhat solved the troubles
of the average man, there Neeme
to be a reaction now to make
trouble for him.
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And when the roll I n culled up
yonder, no doubt there will be a
lot of indlgvnta thinking It I n a
relief roll, from force of hublt.
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it up|>eara, too, that Kay Gill la
going to be nominated as the Nlute
grudge master if he contlnuea hi«
government-hating activities.
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Americanism: Votera yammer­
ing about the government owing
them something and then getting
up In urms because the govern­
ment hints It haa a few unpaid
debta, too.
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Scientists now can extract prec­
ious metals from sea wuler. Maybe
there'll be something to thia ex­
pression, "oceans of money,” after
all.
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About the only knockers who
ever accomplish anything are
baseball players at bat.
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Some people are run down at
the heel while others are run down
In an effort to make a heel out
of ’em.
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Thia writer regrets to say an
unfair advantage was taken of one
candidate for sheriff a couple of
weeks ago. In speaking of the
forthcoming election, we unwit­
tingly used the op|>ortunlty for a
pun that entrance of the court­
house janitor into the aheriff's
race left open. Upon reflection, the
thought occurs to ua that perhaps
the depression, and not the man's
capabintles haa placed him where
he is. what with six growing chil­
dren and a wife to provide for.
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Only those doctors who have
never shared the troubles of a
farmer would say there is no such
thing as growing pains.
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We suppose some bright engi­
neer believed airflow would make
the money flow In the direction of
automobile manufacturers
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A Sterling miner was flashing
a »11« gold nugget here the other
day. A lump num in some lump.
a
When someone knows too much,
It generally is about another per­
son's business.
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A Brady, Texas, baby was bom
last week with two perfectly
formed lower teeth. lawn should
come Into existence the same way.
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With a Diamond Jubilee cele­
bration due for southern Oregon In
a few weeks, it gives us cause to
wonder if our descendants will be
paying tribute to thia generation
for the part we have played in life
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Sayeth the hitch-hiker: Times
that try men's souls try men's
soles.
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Yea, and a knocker generally is
pounding on a chisel.
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Baloney Mahoney of Klamath
Falla wants the democratic nomi­
nation for governor of Oregon be­
cause he cusses his light bills Wise
votera, however, realize the man
who issues blanket attacks on
trusts is not to be trusted.
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The old saying, "you get out of
something Just what you put into
it” doesn't seem to hold true in
matters concerning government.
Many Oregonians are squawking
about a pending sales tax which
might return the dust off govern­
ment funds which have been doled
out recently to school districts.
The same great nation that
"won the World war" still is dilly­
dallying with Dillinger. *
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DEAD BATTERY CAUSES
BIIITT TO DISLOCATE
SHOULDER THURSDAY
Emil Britt, former mayor of I
this city and well known member ,
of a pioneer family, suffered a
dislocated
shoulder
Thursday
morning when he attempted to
start his automobile by backing it
down the hill that leads to the
Britt lime. He was treated in a
Meuiord hospital and released late
last night.
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Good Government
Congress Chooses
‘Good* Candidates
Talent Reliefers
to Invade J’ville
Ballers Sunday
Number 15
Sales Tax Would Be Few Days Remain to
Boon J’ville Schools
Register for Voting
Says Principal Coe Voters who have not registered,
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or voters who wish to change their
“The
Jacksonville schools party registration, or who have
According to a special dis­
could operate next year without moved from the place of registra­
patch to Tin- Miner, representa­
the help that the sales tax would tion. or who have not voted for
of the ”G<xxl Government"
give,” Mr. Coe told an inter­ two years, will find but few days
Miners
Return
Triumphant
Many Feature Attractions tives
congress have been campaign­
viewer during economics class left in which they may qualify for
After 8-7 Tilt at Gold | on
of Jubilant Week to Be ing for "favored” candidates In
Monday, when asked what
coming elections, announced G.
Hill Last Sunday; Bud | effect the defeat of the sales tax the
Centered in Old Town; the forthcoming primary over
W. Godward of this city yesterday.
the county. The congress re­
would have on this school dis­
Reinking Gets Homer trict.
To Exhibit Relics Here cently filed incorporation pa­
Godward, who handles registra­
"But,” he added, "with the tions for Jacksonville precincts,
pers, naming Mrs. Henrietta B
help
of
the
sales
tax
we
will
be
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stated that registrations, up to
Jacksonville, with her scenic sur­ Martin as president.
able to purchase necessary ma­ this point, have been confined to
roundings and historic buildings,
The
Talent
Relief camp nine
The "favored sons," as seen
terials which otherwise we changes due to moving, or chang­
her producing gold mines and her
will invade the local ball field
by the notorious congress are
would be forced to do without." ing of party affiliations. The voter
rich pioneer lore, will be one of the as follows, according to the re­
Munday afternoon, when the
Then with fraternal sympathy who has not been to the polls for
featured attractions for persons port:
Miner* will attempt to hang
Mr. Coe concluded, "though this two years, however, even though
from all over the weal during the
another victory up for the old
Rufus C. Holman for gover­
school could operate without the still residing in the same precinct,
gold ia<rip. Gam«* will be
week of June 3 to 9. stated offi­ nor.
sales tax, there are hundreds of must register in order to be eligi­
cials of the Diamond Jubilee gen­
called
for
2:30,
with
Pltx-her
George Dunn for state sen­
schools that could not open next ble at the polls next month
Jack Hughes guaranteed to lx*
eral committer who met with lex’s! ator.
year without more financial
Registration books olose next
present.
Chamber of Commerce members
Henry Conger for county
aid.”
Tuesday, April 17.
In a special gathering Monday judge
In explanation to the class of
Sunday was another red-letter the present secure financial
night here.
Fred Rapp for county com­
day for the Jacksonville Miners standing of the school, Principal CROWDS SWELL AS
One day during the week. Thurs­ missioner.
when a trip to Gold Hill resulted Coe stated that this school is
day, has been set aside as "Jack­
A C. Hough for circuit judge.
in showing the boys there that a one of the few that have always WEEKLY WRESTLE
sonville day" and will be featured
Amos Walker for sheriff.
by a pioneers' lecture and banquet
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WAXES NO MILDER
better than a hod. Nine innings cash basis.
In the courtyard here, with ad­
dresses to be made by men of Health Lecture to Be of colorful play resulted in an 8-7
There is now recognized just one
victory for the gold diggers, while
coaatwide and national promi­
man in southern Oregon who is a
nence, said E. C. (Jerry) Gerome, Given Here Monday the cement-makers nearly were
contributing factor to more trou­
successful in a last-minute effort
general chairman Gerome was ac­
ble than little Daniel Cupid. That
companied to this city by A. H. By Registered Nurse to tie the score.
fellow is Mack Lillard, Medford
Banwell, secretary of the Medford
The
Gold
Hlllites
garnered
the
An evangelistic program dedi­
and Jacksonville fight promoter,
Chamber of Commerce, E. R. Roa-
first score early in the game, with
who has been paying the strong
lel, jubilee publicity director, and cated to health topics and sug­ the Miners coming back with two
boys with the rolled ears actual
E E. Marwh, special official for gestions for coping with common tallies in the third to take and
ailments will be presented by Mr.
money to run one another through
the celebration.
keep
the
lead
Outstanding
thrill
. human sausage grinders.
Discussion centered around the and Mrs. L. M Seltzer Monday i of the day came when Reinking,
This week Lillard has scheduled
gathering of museum pieces ip the night, April 16, In the Norris store Miner shortstop, made a home run Chamber Secretary Tells
Marvin Westenberg, University of
courthouse here, and the form­ building in Jacksonville.
with
the
bases
loaded
and
still
had
More
Interesting
Facts
Mr. Seltzer, preacher-pianist
I Puget Sound gridiron star, to meet
ing of guide service to handle
time to help find the ball. Four
Surrounding Establish­ ; Robert Evans. Harvard student, in
groups of interested visitors dur- J who formerly was pianist and sec­ double plays, two by each team,
ment of Famous City a match that will have a college
Ing the week. Plans shaped up in­ retary for world-famous C. T. Ev­ were offset by groups of errors
accent aid a hospital finish for
dicate there will be close to 50,000 | erson, Bible lecturer and evange­ ranging from muffed balls to a
someone in Thursday night’s go.
persons in southern Oregon at the list who spent seven years in : convention of base runners at
By J. B. WETTERER
As a bolster to the double main
lime, and most of them will be Rome, will speak for 30 minutes third, when the first pitched ball
(Continued
from
Last
Week)
event, the ever-popular Les Wolfe,
chiefly Interested in the lore and on "Health" as taught in the Bi­ by Coffman for Jacksonville al­
In
the
su.nmer
of
1852
Henry
landmarks of tho early days, which ble, “the greatest doctor book in lowed a safe hit, put out a man at Klippel and a man by the name of of Dallas. Texas, was to meet Billy
is another way of aaylng they will the world.” Mrs. Seltzer, who has home and caught the boys congre­ Smith made a partial survey of Edwards in a catch-me-in-your-
be interested in Jacksonville and been associated for 10 years with gating at third. Hess started as the town, in which they laid out scissors-if-you-can tussle.
Lillard's crowds have become so
her relics. C. B. Dunnington, local one of the largest Portland hos­ moundsman for the Miners, allow­ California and Oregon streets.
interested in what is naively re­
chamber president and member of pitals. will give actual demonstra­ ing but seven hits till first half of
In
the
fall
of
1852
the
demand
the jubilee committee, assured vis­ tions on how to give a simple the eighth, when Ben Coffman was for supplies exceeded those on ferred to as wrestling that extra
iting officials the full cooperation treatment for ailments such as called in from the outfield to allow hand. It was a severe winter and seats have been provided. Each
colds, pneumonia and others which
of this city would be given.
the remaining two bingles chalked much alarm was felt. Snowfall was Thursday night show starts
Plana are expected to take def­ cause people so much worry. Mrs. up. Bailey, chucker for Gold Hill, heavy in November, trails were promptly at 8:30 p.m.
inite sha|>e at the next meeting of Seltzer is a competent nurse who allowed 12 safe smacks to go whiz­ completely blocked and it was im­
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the loeal chamber, Monday night. is in a posUion U> give audiences zing past his fellow players.
possible to reach the new gold
useful
advice.
Bengtson Opens
April 16, when a city-wide turnout
002 204 000- 8 camp from the outside.
Mr. Setlzer said last night that. Jacksonville
Is expected.
Gold
Hill
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100
030
012
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7
Flour
rose
at
once
to
a
dollar
a
Law Offices in
In courtesy to orchardists, gard-
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pound, with the supply soon ex­
nera and all others whose rising
B. & L. Building
Robert Reed Services hours are between 5 and 6 a m., the old mining camp graces the hausted. Tobacco sold quickly at
one dollar an ounce, and salt could
that all lectures would continue to
front.
O. H. Bengtson. Medford attor­
Held in Grants Pass be brief, concise and complete, and Miner
The Medford Neon Sign com­ not be had at any price. A few
has established his office on
ney.
men
made
the
trip
over
the
Siski
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Funeral services for Robert that his policy of "starting on pany were builders of the illum­
Reed, whose death occurred at a time, dismissing by nine" would inated shingle that replaces the you by the means of snowshoes, the first floor of the Jackson
Grants Pana hospital Thursday fol­ be adhered to. Music starts each once popular coal-oil lamp and returned with small supplies which County Building and Loan asso­
lowing two operations, were held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday weather stained letterings of they sold for a good profit. How­ ciation building for the general
Monday aftermxrn, with interment nights at 7:30 o'clock.
former days, and placed the sign ever, meat and game were plenti­ practice of law. Mr. Bengtson has
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In the Missouri Flat cemetery. The
last Thursday afternoon. Curious­ ful and many miners lived for been a resident of this city for
funeral was In charge of the Hall
ly enough the sign, with large let­ months on meat without salt, and several years during which time
he has been actively identified with
undertaking parlor of Grants Pass. Miner Boasts Only
ters. "Miner," on each side, burns with no serious effects.
legal activities of this community.
In
the
spring
of
1853
a
judicial
Mr. Reed, in his early twenties,
J’ville Neon Sign only as much electricity as an ave­
A graduate of the University of
tribunal was created. Disputes on
had been employed at the B. M
rage 25-watt light globe.
!
Denver,
Mr. Bengtson holds a de­
mining
claims,
water
rights
and
Clute farm on lower Applegate
It may look to the casual ob­
So, if you should see a crimson
gree
of
PhB and LLB and is a
other
property
and
arbitration
was
for the last year. His father, from server like the front of the Miner glow on California street any eve­
Evans, Colorado, and an uncle, office is ablaze at night, or has ning. investigate before you make not at all times satisfactory. A member of Phi Alpha Delta hon-
from Myrtle Creek, came here for the nosebleed, but authoritative a run for the fire bell. We may meeting was held by the miners ■ orary legal fraternity. He is sec-
the funeral. Mr. Reed also is sur­ information states that the only have left the danged thing on and and the citizens of the town on | retary-treasurer of the Southern
Jackson creek, at which time a Oregon Bar association and a
vived by his mother in Evans.
neon lettered sign to glow forth in gone home.
Mr. Rogers was appointed "al­ member of both local and state
calde” and given unlimited jur­ bar associations.
isdiction. Rogers soon proved him­
self unworthy of the position.
Up to 1853 Mrs. McCully, Mrs.
A dispute arose between two Evans and Mrs. Lawless were the
miners over a joint ownership of a only white ladies in Jacksonville.
mining claim, in which one denied In the spring many emigrants ar­
his partner's rights. An appeal was rived, some occupying the rich
made to Rogers, who sustained land of the valley, others in town.
that the partner had no rights. Many buildings that had been
The wronged man made an appeal hastily constructed at the time
to the people. He told his story were not of much value, and
from camp to camp and as a con­ served but a short time.
sequence the miners became
In the year 1853 Indians started
aroused.
to make trouble, and seemed de-
There was a strong feeling that termined to war. Several white
a man should be the friend and settlers had been picked off and
champion of his partner, under all one August afternoon a shot was
circumstances, instead of his op­ heard, a riderless horse belonging
pressor. Over a thousand miners to Thomas Wills came galloping
attended a special meeting, during up California street and the min­
which the alcalde stood firm and ers. aroused, rushed to the place
the excitement was intense. Angry where the shot had been heard.
speeches were made and Rogers They soon returned with the body
was threatened with violence when of Wills, who had a mortal wound,
a miner made the suggestion that and died in a few days.
a superior alcalde be elected, hold­
There being no fire-proof build­
ing that the power that created ings. few guns in the camp, the
one court was competent to create settlers placed pickets, took great
another.
care and exercised unceasing vigi­
The idea took hold and a super­ lance, but in a few days a Mr.
ior judge was elected, U. S. Hay­ Nolan was shot near the business
den, who was born in Connecticut, street. So the whites resorted to
highly educated and a miner, was the Indians’ methods of warfare.
elected over his protestation and
Two Indian boys came into town
was
unanimously
proclaimed soon after, perhaps out of cur­
“chief justice.” A bailiff was ap­ iosity, or possibly as spies. They
pointed, a jury was called and the were too young to be warriors,
case heard on its merits. The at­ and there was nothing to show
torneys for the appellant were P. that they had committed any
P Prim and Daniel Kenney. The crime, but they were Indians. The
respondent secured the services of pair was seized by a crowd which
Orange Jacobs, a lawyer recently didn’t know just what to do with
from Michigan, who was more fa­ them. The mob swayed, wavering-
miliar with written laws than with ly, when T. Patton got up on
the unwritten code of the mining a wagon and decided the question.
camps. As might be expected. Rog­ On an oak tree on the banks of
ers was reversed, the partner was Jackson creek the boys were
reinstated in his rights and the hanged, protesting all the while
decision of the jury and court held. that they had never wronged the
All the attorneys in this state rose whites The act was regretted later
high in their chosen occupation. as never having been justified.
Wetterer Tells of
First City Survey
in J’ville History
S’MATTER POP.............................. By|C. M. Payne