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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 21, 1928)
a 0 MEDFOTtD MATL' TRTTUTNTE. MT.DFORD. ORF.flOV. RrTAY. OfTOfiF.Ti 21. 102S. PACE RFVEXJ Kate: A Redeemed Foster-Mother 11 is nut ho long aback, ua thi' pacing yearn lire told. Since (luMvfllr una it stirring in i en a virgin spot nf gold. "Vel there's little lift today the pawer-by to hbuw ut Hint hustling, bustling camp uf several ycara ago. To ravago of decay and flame it Inn since has fallen prey Aiul time has low hut surely washed the traces all away. Kxeopt hoijio oblong, "sunken sears Upon a noarlry hill, , Whero on? lonely momiment hold? tt solemn vigil still. Its history now is h thing nf a near forgotten pal - I hat trutfic tale of scores of camp whicU do (I'd . a grual while Ihs.1 7- Springing Hk h mushroom in tlu1 limelight over night, Their tiso to Jienith glory, then fad- ititf.llko twilight. Nature has1 reclaimed her own with underbrush and trees. And echoes' of the woodbind bird are alone borne on Ihe hr"ez Hut each lias left Its romance of a wjld and thrilling dy Some tnlc of humor, traced v or human heart display. lu (loldvnie.'s day nf Infancy the to.tvnsitc was no more Than n half do.eu f tabHiiis, a hotel and a store. With : sen tiered miners' tents ami shiek.'. bcnetith Fome branch- Ingr jihade. And l wu or three scejtided shells where social otitc'ists plied their trade. The business houses all were ranged un one side of a "street" In the bed of a ravine, at the slop- Ing mountain's feet: Tlie Inhabitants were of the sort, coming early to the west.. With a hungry heart for gold and unfailing fervor blest. The camp had settled quiet down. after the first febrile rush. And newcomers drifted onward where excitement was more flush. When one day Its denizens got a . s'hock and a surprise. Ami for a while could scarce be lieve their own Wide open eyes.' A, woman wit h a babe in arms dragged in on weary feet, Her clothes lu tatters and her""lady.v says Tmn. "here's, women shoes a wreckage most com plete. J ler face was red with sunburn, eyes haunted with fear: Her unkempt hair hung loosely evident collapse was near. Sloivlv she appron.die.l a lounger; standing in a saloon door. And poke. In .t-nes of shyness as, she scanned his visage o'er. i "ttxeuse me. sir." she fullered.; "cgubl Informaiiou you give . ni(J . j If no.-o;.b.... Is there i-j n man iv lite name of Hob Dundee.' He's my . husband. Ue went away about a year ago To seek bis fortune. I remained down in Sacramento. And from that day to this, sir, I've nnvT hud a word From him nor nf his whereabouts h.ivo I any tidings heard. "I've tramped till I'm exhausted j and can no trace-" find: j I can't go any further, and I'm co dlsdrea.sed In mind." . "Well, lady," answered "Suulnl- Kye" Abe, "I allow I've, never hecrd Of him. and your trip here's wast ed. I'm very much aTeerd." "Oh. fiodt" .-he moMie'jd. heart broken, and turned tottering around. Then .slumped Into a h-ap In a faint upon the ground. And the baby, which, till then, was lo. t in blissful sleep. Went down with it sdricken moth er into the fallen livnp, "Jluly catguts!" exclaimed Ab. gathering up the fallen wo man. llin face displaying such dlMiiay as seldom seen "H human. He born her Into the FMbon, placed her on a poker table With such carcfulncfN ami ea.-e as t his trembling hand were able. : "Iley, some whiyki-yl" th'Mi he called, "and get It mighty j ijuiek 1 Here's a woman dropped down ' dead, or at least rdie's uwftil . Mck And some of you galoots Ko out: and fetch In her little babe. j "Thks Is sure one hell of a mess!" ; concluded the distracted Abe. ; Jake, the barkeep, cum hurriedly, with a bottle and n glnss. i;ibowins his way thru tho crowd for sufficient room to pass. Abe lifted Up the Woman's head put the liquor to hT lips Itut it ran down outside her mouth except some trickling drips. j Tom Cllne brought the baby in and held It In him armi. j And tdood non-plussed and hurried j at Its wailing, scared nlmms. "Great bald-headed ghoat of l oe- par'" wan his tame soliloquy. "If this ain't a venation of ull hell's calamity!" The woman slowly opened her staring, puzzled ryes And gHeed upon the gathered crowd In wondering surprise. "What ha happened'."' murmured she. "and where Is my baby dear?; "Uu'n all right. mlmuV spoke up ' Tom. "safu In my arms rlfibt here." Then tiobbingly the woman fild that Nan Dundee was her name That her husband had deserted her J'lI before th baby came. 'I've hunted far and wid" for him. and no farther can I go. And what I'm going now to do heavcu's angels only know." Tho men withdrew worn-1 paces to h"ld a consultation. X And their remark weri Inter- spersed with no little anima tion. "'hat In heil ore e to do?" qu ttrnd ' Mon'zi'mi" Otk. mi w immin. ' lu speak up' "Well. I know as much 'huu'wlni iniii as a ehipmunk of Japan. .So 1 pasM up the cutasterl'y." ruin- minted ..u hai i.th Spanu. Sht'n cut Ui have a room," said "'a." "but who'd we Vet for nurse v Sure as Satan she must haw one if she's gnin' to get worse.' "See here, boys, all this talk ain't getting us nowhere. Ain't nobody pot some Ideas?" in terrupted Jim MeNntr. "Woll. pards," snid Jason Wilson, "this ain't no job for us: me more we. deliberate tlie inure we're tangh d in a muss. Now. there's some women In this camp who dmi'l .much moral claim, , "If ary i. ilf here's llow'.s Hit' lim quick." They've got no social pedigrco. but (Tho n doctor was brought in and 1 they're women just the same, j did all that he. could do, Now, my suggestion is to put them j Ami all else was done that could In the lead : be to help to pull her thru. Some one among 'em ought to 'At last, within .the darkness one know what this kid and woman etlll and solemn night, need." The body yielded to the grave and her spirit took its flight. This plan was agreed upon and Uut. ere she passed, and realizing I hey ordered "Slim" Lahon t To see the women of the camp and ' summon them to the saloon. The bahe had. In the meantime, re- J Hiuned its wailing cry. And Nan appealed unto the men with a mother's heart and; eye ; "1'lease can yuii get ome milk for her? She's as hungry as car. be We've not had much to eat today both my baby (J race ami me.' '.Milk:" shouted luddy Haines "why this camp's never wtw As much as a pint of milk H'r only gin here for the craw." "tirace?" queried Nick Harlow, "Say. Tom, you called that sh' a he; You're sure some judge of human: it's mighty plain to see." "How in hell's a man to tell, you ossified galoot." Ketorled Tom. "a baby's sex b looking at its snoot '.'" "Slim" returned soon with the wo menhe'd gone at hurried gait And marched Ihe dames in the sa loon Dollie. Madge, fi liate. tal. folks to leu your tmunies m. And then we ll all co-operate and 1 .sec what wo can do." i Nan then retold her stnry her de 1 sertion and her. tramp To find her errant spuusf until she'd reached Ibis eamp. Then Kale stepped up to her and. grasped her by the hand. Hpok' words of cheer ami eomf.n-t rdlly took command. And with her race upturned to the gathered group of Mini wu1 m: . ,mi ...... I've only got a den. P.ut this poor wo mini's welcome find hImo Is her baby..-' Thev'll get tlie best this camp a'f fords, and l ain't maybe. a-sayln' "And bt me tell you further let this sink Into your dome As bng as they remain with, nm It will be a deceitl home. Now, pome of you get busy while 1 tote them to my shell. And preparations we'll begin to get them strong and well, (lot food ami clothes for them and get the things right now. And one of you has got to hustle a good family milking cow." The men quickly jreiiiiese--d and began arranging plans Jor ih" comfort of the bnby r well ;is that of Xan. Mr. Business ' - 1 1 1 1 , SUA ul:YTJHh mm if lU Vfrffl ORDER YOURS Home Telephone & Telegraph Co. Of Southern Oregon " " By And they further all agreed lh:it Kali''; home should sacred be L" lit II a such time as a Ac V-'i'selt shoiflil abolish the decree. Tile h:it was passed among the. men ami the women also .hipped As the Initial fund t.i have Kate's place with proper needs equip ped. And with the deft assistance of her clas.s associates Kate In due time had Nan and babe feeling less the unkind fates. And Nuii was truly grateful, and oft with tearful eyes She spoke and looked her thanks in which there was no dis- guise. wronps, flul Nan had overtaxed herself and slowly, day by day. liody and .spirit broken, she began to fade away. that her end was very mar. She placed into Kate's keeping Ihe future of her baby dear. And to the men she murmured. with her last lingering breath "I know you all will help them both after 1 have passed to death." The camp turned out enmasse to the funeral of Nan: 'Twas the solcmnest event that thru lloldville's history ran. Kate herself, mid tears and sobs. sang "Jesus. Kover of My Soul." And Hank DeLung said tin: Lord's P.-nver itn.l stii.l It almost Whole They then turned back to beaten .....I nti ilieie ikiio! trend. (ll.it r.t ...Wit i.t .-.meliive .11.1 tllev all allegiance lend. "Now. 1 want yon men," said Kate, "to get this thru your pate From this hour mi I'm going to continue to go straight. I'm going to bo in truth a mother to this orphan left to tne. And she'll ne'er have cause to grieve for a past that's buried. see V I'll look to you men to ante ur living to maintain And shut the doors upon a p:st that would only give her pain. I'll raise her up a lady ami see she's educated. V You do. your part and I'll do mine to thai, now we're dedi cated. ' "Amen lo that." said Judy IJIair, "ami now I have a pin n Which I'm gning t submit to this camp s every man With every game of poker tin-re's to be a dollar fee And another dollm In, the box each time aces full wo nee. That might to pervide fer 1h and the wohos keep from t-ie door." "I move the plan's adopted, with no noes." said Hymn Moore. "Aye. aye.' was tho Htmnnane oiH and thunderous aedaim. And some proceeded right away tn tjcn up a game. Tlie r-abiou men pledged hMi . mouth to help expenses bcaiv And the "ladies" offered five apiece as their voluntary shaii?.-" L "And now." said Ur;dy. "just take note of yonder Id:; pine ti ,lut 'emeinber there's a limb that's reserved for (:.b him- dUftnow the oj an ENSION TELEPHONE r Provide that economy; for your home by 'presenting your family 'with a jr convenience you wouianoc be without in yourownwork he cost: is but a week ' A. B. Williams And til at ie grew ami fashioned many cunning, charming ways. Not a man In that camp hut her slave was must devoted. And nn their sliutildeis. turn by turn, the prattling youngster toted. And those social 'outcast .women, those derelicts of hame. Never a day went Vy but they to the new shrine came. They'd kiss and love the littlr one and sing; her crooning Hongs, And the holier ins lim is that sur- vived .surely wiped out many.,,,,. )uNUl llllisn,. :l,i (.!M.u e It was no uiutMiiiiion stghl w hile ( thus encaged to see The tears steal trickling down . tn.-n- cuecKs at tne pure ones childish glee, Itevealing tlnse prophetic words, tho .so little now we heed them That have come down thru the ages, "A little child shall lead them." Kate kept her promise, and sin ledi pure and upright life. It was not many years till she be came a true, respected wife. And if any felt disposed to nee real neat app'-uriint assembly. I'mmii trouble coming fast. co 1 1, p.i i l iimmii window s may be lie only hail to make a hint of lowered into the door:; win n em ber dark and shady past. version m ihe open type is desired. uf course (irat e learned it gradu- , Many comforts and cnnveni'-tiees ally, but her devotion never , for driver and pa. ss.mil ers- have turned - - 'h.-m included in the list of ret'ine- Her affection for her fu.sler-molher . incuts and appointments. was with love too deeplyj The tar iv standard finished In burned. sable, w iih insi mnicni hoard to She grew up Into womanhood, I'd- match. Radiator core, fenders and untied and refined. !""h r exposed chassis parts aie m "And married to a man who a black. The standard uund wheels proud name left behind. I"" ''. sirlpcd with light - . ray an. I haUng black rims. It was but a few rear after Kate -Many innovations also are noted hail given the bride away Till she was called In sleep to wait tl.o T)v Grace was at the funn-nl. with her fl ieti.ls nf .1:iVK riirolie. Kate was placed beside her mother and the closing-curtain drawn. tloldville's life long has vanished. and where once the rude town st nod Is again the forest': Kii.it nf u.ilu.le own and a Tint on n hillside near the spot Is''VT'1 standing to this date A -marble shaft--1on One ntl iher." and on iu "Kate." ' 1 --; "Mo ot her T Air mail volume on the Seattle Medinid-Lns Angeles mute nf Pa- Hfh. A(. T..,I)s,m., i,lt.(,..ls,., from pounds during the month nf J - J1 AmniM to Ki.L'vi; pound for Sep- ' tei.iber. says a traffic report from A K U;.iphVie.s. gen-nil manager of the line. . Mail carried since the " service i went info operation September 15.) mtabd IM.K7S ihiuihIh when tH. M-itement was issued. Imrlng .September. l::i passeu- gers were carried, bringing the total up to .;. 1... 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