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P37GE EIGHT MEDFORD irUL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. OREGON, -vTOXDlY, NOVEMBER li, 1932. Hockersmith, Pioneer of Valley Among Members Of Last Immigrant Train (By Eva Nealon Hamilton.) la mpto contradiction to claim Is tHe Portland press that the last survivor of the "lost Immigrant train of '83" had died, J. N. Hodcer smlth, retired cattleman of the Evana oreek country, appeared In Medford Saturday. Terr much alive. Be wa too young at the time to know Just how it happened, he stat ed, but he remembers full well that he was one of the crowd which wan dered through the eastern Oregon country, living on "Immigrant" beef alone until scouts carried the news to Eugene, then composed of three houses, and returned with aid. "I wa about three years old then." Mr. Hockersmith. who will celebrate his 82nd birthday next month, add ed. "All I remember la that we crossed the plains, and the stories the my mother told me. We cross ed the McKenz'.e river 21 times get ting into Eugene. Bad to hitch the oxen behind the wagons and let them Mown the river. Indians were pretty thick, but peaceful," he added. "Someone used to stand guard all night but didn't have to do any fighting." Asked the meaning-of "Immigrant beef," Mr. Hockersmith, who hsa very white hair and a very white mus tache, which threaten to betray the secret of year the rest of his face would hide, explained, "Oxen they had to take out of the Immigrant train when there was nothing else to tost. Uliey were hearing the starv ation point, out In the eastern Ore gon sagebrush when scouts took the trail Into Eugene. The pioneers tried to take the cutoff but missed it. The scouts returned with pack-train and provisions, and we made It on Into Lane county. My folks lived In the Willamette valley for 13 years, then came here." His folks were Mr. and Mrs. Jack son Hockersmith, who left Iowa in the Immigrant train for the Oregon . country. From the Willamette val vely they came to southern Oregon AS years ago. "I owned all that land, making up HUlerest orchard," Mr. Hockersmith motioned eastward. "Sold It and moved up Evana creek. There wasn't any Medford when we came here, but WILLIAMS OREEK, Not, 14- (Spl.) Williams Orange elected officers for the year, November 8, as follows: Msster, A. S. Hilton; overseer, I. F. Morrison; chaplain, Arllno Sorrels: lecturer, Edola Davidson; treasurer, Iv Edward ; secretary, A. B. Oougle; steward, Frank Wright; assistant e toward, dive Davidson; Oeres, Jose phine Topping: Pomona, Elsie Vah renwald; Flora, lola Fields; gatekeep er, Ray Varaer; lady assistant stew ard. Mrs. A. 0. Hilton; fire Insurance agent, A. B. Oougle: executive com mittee, 0, A. Oougle. Emll Vah ren wald, Mrs. Vancll; chairman of horns eoo monies committee, Mrs. J. A. Vat ner; chairman agricultural commit tee. T. B. Davidson. The Orange had as visitors Louie Leotch and Earl Whltestlne. Griffin Creek ORTFFIN OREEK, Nor. 14. (Spl.) Mm R. R. Ouahes entertained No vember 8 with a birthday dinner for Mr. Ouches. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ouches and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ouches and children. Orlfftn Oreek school lost a baseball game Tuesday afternoon to Jaokeon vEtte there, the score being 8 to 8, teeter Bee! called at the Donald Brawn home Tuesday evening. Or An dps and Grandma Darby have moved to their old home place after living on Kings highway four years. They want to sell or rent their Kings highway home. Mrs. Henny Is on the sick list, and all hope for her speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Lavender, who recently purchased the Wm. Cheney place on Dark Hollow road, have moved there from Talent. Mr. and Mrs. 01 In Knox of Tara blll spent Thursday with his slater, Mrs. J. D. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Myers, who for the past year have live! In the little house on the corner of the Jackson . Yllle-Fhoenlx and Dark Hollow road, are leaving for their old home In California, and Mr, and Mrs. Dee Jentry are moving onto tble place. Ladles spsndlng the afternoon with Mrs. J. D. Brown Friday were Mrs. O. M. Knox, Mrs. Peter Flck of Jack sonville. Mrs. Olln Knox, who la visit ing here from Yamhill, Mrs. Leon Brown and Mrs. Donald Brown. The afternoon was spent In tying quills. " Mrs, Margaret Bohl spent Friday at the home of her son, 0. 0. Bohl. Several farmers her have started their fall (.lowing- since the rain, and find the ground working up fini. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ouches and daughter spent Monday evening with Mr, and Mrs. J. D. Brown. Williams Telephone Line Promised Soon WILLIAMS CREEK, Nor. 14 (Spl.) Applaget telephone line has been purchased from E. D. Pro volt by a Mr. Williams of near Murphy, who has re roofed the central building and made ether repairs. Local service baa been etebllihed and the telephone line on William oreek, which ha been out for some two months, will be placed In operation. Be correctly corseted by XTHXLwrN B. HOFFMANN U Until iVreesj there was a Jacksonville. Doesnt seem like the same town today. I remember when you could see twenty-dollar gold pieces stacked a foot high on the saloon bar. Things were wide open then no restrictions. If a man had the money he oould enter the game. I've seen the streets so crowded with freight teams you oouldnt get through. "There wasn't half so much booz ing then as there -Is now. either. Sure, I went to lots of dances in Jacksonville. One masked ball I re member. They dldnt have the rowdy Ing around they have at dances now. A Frenchman got all boozed up and tried to start something, and they threw him out. Didn't allow anyone to Interfere with the clance In those days. That fellow stuck an onion under a girl's nose. Her partner took It for an Insult. He called the Frenchman to meet him outside and settle It, but when he got there the Frenchmen had gone. Xf they dldnt like It then, all they had to do was get out." Asked about his family. Mr. Hock ersmith Immediately responded, "I aint ashamed of any of them. lent a black sheep In the lot. I have four children Mrs. Arthur Rose of Med ford, Ivan Hookersmlth at Evans creek, Charley, out east of town, and Mrs. Tom Turpln of Bremerton. Any grandchildren? "res, six of them," Mr. Hocker smith smiled. "I enjoyed myself more when the family was young, and I had to work like a nigger. I used to ride after stock, never was muoh of a buckaroo, though: farmed mostly. Had the Hlllcrest land for 85 years." "Now? Z live alone," he answered the question. "Mrs. Hockersmlth's been dead for more than SB years. They were sisters, the Stewart girls. First I married Viola, then Rebecca. Never two better women on earth. I guess that'a why they were taken young." , "Well, I Just came In to get my pictures." He turned to go. "Had them taken after the pioneer meet ing." He referred to the album of pioneer pictures J. Verne Shangle, local photographer la making. "Had to get some for my sons and daugh ters, tool" UPPER VALLEY CLUB WOMEN PLANNING TO SELL COOKED FOODS BELL VIEW, Nor. 14. (Spl.) Up per Valley Community club met Wed nesday with 98 members present. The committee on Improvements of the club house reported all windows screened and those near .the ball ground covered with hardware doth. Dining table have been placed on rollers, so that they oan be moved Into place easily from the storeroom under the stage, J. E. Oowland and Henry Stenrud did the work. Dance committee reported a suc cessful dance last week with a profit near 818. Food sale committee, Mrs. Penlge, Mrs. Huxley and Mrs. An drew, announces a sale at Hard Bros.' grocery, Saturday, November IS. Relief committee, Mrs. Homes and Mrs. Moore, Invited all ladles In the community to meet with Mrs. Thom as Tuesday, November 18, for an all day meeting. Mrs. Wsde Wei Us gav a report of the recent club meeting In Medford. Mrs. Clark and Mr. Andrews were appointed to attend the recreational school in Medford as representative of this club. Mrs. 0. B. Lamkln was asked to aive a few minutes' talk on parliamentary rules at each meeting. Mrs. Byrd was asked to take Mrs. Jackson's place on the sick commit tee. The program, with Mm. Lam kln as chairman, was given as an nounced, except that Miss Chamber lain was sot with us. Refreshment were served by Mrs. Fred Homes, Mrs. Robert Bell, Mrs. Herman Helm and Mrs. Amos Helm. During the remainder of the win ter club meetings will begin at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Meaervey will have oharge of the program for the De cember meeting. Mrs. Huxley, Mrs. Joy and Mr. Byrd will be the host- WTLLIAM8 CREEK, Nor. 14. (Spl.) Charles Vlncell stepped on a wet stick last week, slipped and fell, hurt ing his left shoulder painfully and fracturing tha bone In his left arm near the shoulder. A. Z Blodgette fell off the spreader last week and It ran over him, break ing three ribs and bruising blm pain fully. He la feeling better now. Fancy lump National coal 818 00 per ton off oar. Car now on track. Mi. fuel Co. Tel. 881. A$plittinq Headaches Until 'rT! ! the ww 1wyi MR Tihkt (Nature's Retnwly). Now tr pi" lont iih everybody, Tha Mir, ckpeod able, all -vr Utile Illative brouiht quick relief and quiff nerve hYtu it cleared her tyttrm of poltvonout waitea made bowel action tmy and refular. Thnuannda take MR daily. It'a aurh a aura, plcaaaot oorractiva. Mild, nOO-IUsDll - Ornr .iiB-Se-. Meteorological Report November 14. 1033. Forecasts, Medford and vicinity: Tonight and Tuesdsy, rain. No change In tempera ture. Local Data, Lowest temperature this morning, 43 degrees. Temperature a year ago today: Highest, 43; lowest, 33. Total precipitation since September 1, 1933, 3.10 inches. Relative humidity at 6 p. m. yester day, ao per cent; 8 a. m. today, 87 per cent. Sunset today, 4:61 p. m. Tomorrow: Sunrise, 7:01 a. m.; Sun set, 4:60 p. m. Observations Taken at 5 A. 120th Meridian lime M. IT City Blaze Destroys Franzen Home In Williams Region WILLIAMS CREEK, Nor. 14. (Spl.) The home of C. A. Franzen was completely destroyed by fire Novem ber 3, while Mr. and Mrs. Franzen were attending a Republican rally. Quick work of their neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Smith, who first dis covered the fire and Blake Beck and Mr. Orlfflth of Central Point, visitors at the Smith home, saved the furni ture from the living and dining rooms, also some bedding and cloth ing. Building and furniture were covered by Insurance. The Franzen expect to rebuild as soon as arrangement can be made. They are making their headquarters at the Smith home. Record Vote In Williams Creek WILLIAMS CREEK, Nor. 14. (Spl.) Voting In the Williams precinct set a new record. A total of 17S votes were csst, an overwhelming majority going to Roosevelt. Members of the board were George Sparlln, Cllve Davidson, Charles Oou gle, Mrs. Stella Stratton and Mrs. Artie Roberts. ' Yankee Poloists Win In Argentine BUENOS AIRES. Nov. 14 (AP) The all-United States Mesdowbrook Polo four won the Argentine open championship Saturday, defeating Santa Paula, 8 goal to 7. ORESHAM New lighting fixtures recently Installed In Gresham library. WHAT CAUSES STOMACH GAS Doctors Find Most Cues Due to One Condition. stomarh Sufferers Find Relief. Sufferers from gas bloating, Indigestion and similar troubles will be Interested to know that recent medical dlaoo varies have found the cause of these disorders. The disease la called In testinal Stasis. 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Comes complete with extra quality cord and plug. S Your Local Dealer 1 Writ, kt The Celeisn Isnp A- Steve C. WkUu. Ks . SMU., . Oit.. la, InavkCa OA8CO , BRIQUETS Ideal Turner and Healer Fuel All Heat Ne Ahea VALLEY I TEL CO. Tel. 8 Prises Auto Electric and Wrecking Co. .vtt. 13 piste, guar. 1 yr. J. Re-chg. 50c, our make 39e Generators tl and np 1140 N. Riverside. Phone 835-VT Medford Pear Sales, New York Auction From New York Dafly Fruit Report , funiished to The Mail Tribune by - the Fruitgrowers' League ' Six csrs and 3 part ears Medford Boso- Dmpqua Chief, Extras . Umpqua Chief, Fancy , Pioneer, Extras Pioneer, Fancy Tip Top, Fancy ,. -Transport, Extras Beacon, Fancy . Pinnacle, Extras Plc-O-Pac, Fancy (Black Oak) Plc-O-Pac, Fancy (Wm. McCredle) Plc-O-Pac, Fancy 401, Extras i 401, Fancy Trader, Extra Growers Exchsnge, Fancy ,,. Blue Diamond. Extras Oregon Anjous Red Diamond, Fancy . Four csrs and 2 part cars Medford vember 11! Pears doing better. Bosc Polly, Extras Top of Day, Fancy Blue Maltese Cross, Extras Red Mslteae Cross, Fancy Beacon, Fancy (F. Corning Kenly) Beacon, Fancy (Various Growers) 401, Extras Pic-O-Psc, Fancy Pinnacle, Extras Pic-O-Psc, Fancy Blue Diamond, Extra Umpqua Chief, Fancy Oregon Cornice- Polly, Extras Top of Day. Fancy , Oregon Howells Bear Creek, Extras 4 bxs. Oregon Cornice Bear Creek, Extras . 1113 bxs. extra fancy Bosc, av. $1.76; 1998 bxs. fancy, av. 91.78. F. Barr . E. York C. Gault ... 9 1068 118 2 338 118 8 313 114 9 996 106 1 97 97 3 355 77 R. Strang . M. 8. Rose . G. Tucker . Bellview BELLVIEW, NOV. 14 (Spl.) Oorge Jockel and L. Davis have opened a store for wholesaling and retailing fruit and vegetables In -nhland, In the building formerly occupied by Deakln Real Estate. . Orvllle Richie, who has been con fined to his home for several weeks by Illness Is reported to be no better. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burns went to '0'' 'rrn:'h 1 . ' Sllv if - ix E f-M.Atw.A" -iit -..aM.i::. .i-ja-ttMi-Af ' isVmi i nil an iimii ? mi it inmfMfttna. C Ixam & Itatt Iiwm -t Bosc pears. I part car Anjous sold here Bis. 70s 80s 90s 100 110s 130s 175 160 160 160 316 170 150 135 135 120 190 165 175 160 166 131 329 177 319 491 831 347 104 300 115 140 136 140 148 168 135 140 140 160 160 170 178 14B 175 150 155 185 300 18S 170 160 160 135 135 126 126 126 125 190 195 160 136 136 130 176 118 530 313 308 88 390 169 136 16B 168 165 140 140 150 180 160 17B 165 170 180 Bosc peers, 1 car and 1 part car Bxs. 70s 80S 90s 100s 110s 95 305 306 190 870 186 165 170 178 73 310 310 78 175 178 175 175 871 - 178 175 180 180 180 . 468 166 170 170 180 830 186 186 J88 168 390 160 150 156 165 819 156 166 16S 150 301 140 140 140 326 175 . 175 166 185 170 133 180 120s 190 180 310 190 190 180 160 158 160 140 180 135 360 178 155 38s 175 148 184 310 338 24B 360 360 150 155 165 163 170 ISO 150 180 155 (4 bxs. 924 Medford Sunday where they visited Mr. Burn's sister. A group of frivfnds from Ashland helped Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Koble celebrate their wedding anniversary last week. They brought well-filled baskets and enjoyed a covered dl&h luncheon at noon. Those participat ing were Dr. H. M. and Dr. Mattle Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Wllklns, Wm. Darty, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Broth erton, Mrs. James Hersey, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Koch, Stuart Mower and the honored ones, Mr. and Mrs. Kobte. Mrs. Jesse Cates has gone to Ban Francisco to remain for several weeks. Mrs. Helfrlch from McKenzle Pass Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ray Burns. Mrs. Helfrlch will spend several weeks here. Regular meeting of the Bellview P.-TA. will be held in the' school house Friday evening, November 18. rJ LL'i " November 10. Pears 166s 180s dull 195s and lower. 310s Avg. 135s 150s 176 185 160 165 195 300 178 185 170 190 240 340 306 330 150 150 135 135 126 120 115 126 190 190 165 170 190 205 155 168 300 305 183 160 148 18S 170 170 175 170 160 308 150 150 lt3 140 140 123 120 120 130 126 125 180 17B 17B 16S 165 160 190 170 170 165 155 150 148 149 185 177 168 194 184 160 135 123 122 187 167 188 157 196 x ' 171 Comics; 1 part car Flemish sold here No- 135s 315 100 315 310 190 185 , 166 168 160 140 150 360 300 330 310 336 310 190 160 165 140 165s 180s 195s 310s 330 230 20S 195 330. 330 210 210 225 205 308 336 300 190 190 300 300 160 178 178 165 165 165 165 165 135 135 145 115 Avg. 318 188 219 201 198 186 177 160 159 139 171 149 165 178 370 330 325 300 ISO 150 30s 33s 165 150 32S 190 160 14B 323 170 155 140 135 168 140 135 149 35s 40s 46s 60s Avg. 160 ISO 150 160 161 County Council of all the P.-T.A. association of Jackson county will meet In this district Saturday, De cember 10. Mrs. Ralph Clapp, Mrs. J. H. Wil liams and Mrs. Amos Helm attended P.-T.A. congress In Ashland. Katherlne and Josephine Peachey, Bernle Helms, LilUe and Jack Cates. Fern and Floyd Biers are all out of school this week suffering from chlckenpox. Ladles who will gather at the home of Mrs. Fred Homes next Tuesday are asked to bring needles, thimbles and thread, also their own lunch. Sewing will begin at ten o'clock. Mrs. Homer Moore and Mrs. Oscar Martin assisted the Ashland Parent Teacher association in serving din ners for the congress delegates Fri day and Saturday. Of the 300 registered voters In To make tobaccos mild and mellow for Chesterfield cigarettes, just about four miles of warehouses are filled with mild, rip Domestic leaf, storedway to age for two years. The greater part of 90 million dollars is invested in these tobaccos. Is it surprising that Chesterfields are milder? That they taste better? Everything known to Science is used to make Chester fields right! They're mild and yet They Satisfy. 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