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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFOKU, OREGON. TUESDAY. JULY f). 1035. PAGE THREE Lemuel Wilson's Death Further Thins Ranks of Early Indian Fighters Imiirt T. Wilson. The death of Lemuel T. Wilson, known, affectionately by literally thou sands of friends as "Lem," who died at his home In Jacksonville Saturday, further thins the ranks of the fast pawing Indian fighters. He was with General N. A. Nile in 1874, In the panhandle district of Texas, and served aa a scout in the spaamodlc Indian warfare that went on in that district for many years, when the Indians escaped from their reservation nnd fought stubbornly to halt the advance of the white buffalo hunters. In the fall of 1933, the Mall Trib une reprinted a series of articles from the Pampa (Texas) News, dealing with some of the more exciting ad ventures of Lem Wilson's life. One of the most stirring accounts, related in the words of Wilson himself, told of a single-handed encounter with an Indian chief, "Whizzing Arrow.' near Adobe Wells, Texas: "Water was very scarce and In the afternoon Lieut. Baldwin came back to where we hunters were and asked If any of us knew where there was water. The men and horses were nearly famished. I said, 'I know a place where we have always found water.' He sent Chaa. Morrow and me to look for it. When we reached 'Ouyena' or Chicken creek, we found water, alio two Indian scouts camped by a small fire with meat roasting on a stick. When they heard us one ran away, the other one I killed. "I shot at the other several times but missed him. We learned after wards that the one I killed waa a sub-chief and a great warrior named Whlzlzng Arrow.' He came from be hind a stump and we met face to face, not over six feet apart, and -It had to be a finish. I beat him to It and I took his scalp. It may have been against military orders, but when I was about 10 years old, back In Iowa, we got word that the Indians had killed and scalped my favorite uncle, and I promised my grand mother that when I grew to Iw man I would go west end kill an In dian to avenge Uncle Jim, and this was the first one that I was sure I had killed, so I took his scalp." His experience In the Indian war fare included such exciting Incidents as hiding in the brush while 400 hos tile bucks singled by within 100 yards: eating raw buffalo meat be cause he was afraid to start a fire and bring the Indians swarming about him: fording the swollen waters of the Washita river at flood time, to carry a dispatch for aid to his army headquarters, and countless other thrilling exploits. At the time that the 400 Indians rode by so close to him, he and an other scout were carrying a message to general headquarters. The Indian party passed them up, but came across the detachment of the army which the two had Just left. Furi ous fighting ensued, during which many of the redmen were killed. On the death belt of one of the warriors was hanging what was taken as mute testimony that Wilson and his com panion hod been slain two white scalps corresponding in every detail to the heads of Wilson and his friend. They were reported as dead, and It was not until months later, when they reported back to their command ant, that the story was disproved. The scalps were proven to be those from another detachment. One of his favorite stories had to do with the time he refused to obey the orders of a superior officer, and although he Incurred the wrath of tha dignitary, he saved the life, not only of the officer, but also of the entire company. The group, Includ ing about 25 men, came upon a Urge Indian war camp, directly In their line of march back from a scouting trip to their base of operations. The commanding officer Insisted on riding into, the camp, and relying upon the element of surprise to win through to the other side with a minimum loss of time. He gave or ders to that effect, which Wilson re fused to obey. Part of the detach ment started to follow the officer, some remained and elected to follow the scout. The commanding officer had not gone far, however, before he realized his Judgment was at fault, and he ordered his section of the party to follow Wilson who at that time was only 25 years of age. In an early life bf wild excitement, nevertheless he gained experience end calm which stood him In good stead the rest of his life. Always an ad vocate of peace, he fought only for those things he believed to be right The passing of "Lem" Wilson is a page in history everyone will be sad to turn. Use Mall TnouMO want sda. A;,. Vinrmjver. B. C-. over the n u:.i.u... m racmi. ins""-. 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AVI If on. Wesley Leaguers To Give Program At Church Tonight Pinal rehearsals for the program to be presented tonight at the Methodist Episcopal church by Wesley League, were held last night with definite Indications of a good show. The program will be opened with a duet concerning Institute, by Joyce Banish and Luella Corn. Then will follow the presentation of Little Nell in a humorous style. An extremely hilarious impersonation of an opera star will be given and Impersonator to be announced at the show. There will be several good musical selections. Including solos by Prof. Cameron Marshall, and violin num bers by Bob Taylor. A comical skit. 'The Furniture Factory" Is made even more comical by the arrange ment the leaguers have given it. Of special Interest to men will be an electrical demonstration given by Leo Taylor. Climax of the program will be the production of "Who Says Can't?" with a cast of talented leaeuers. A reading will be given by Mrs. E. C. Corn, who Is well known for her en joyable work. The curtain will rise promptly at 8 o'clock. The program Is being pre sented for the purpose of swelling the institute fund. Kabeles Leave On Few Weeks Trip To Northern Cities The Rev. and Mrs. Geo. P. Kabele left Tuesday morning for a vacation for several weeks to points north, on the coast, to attend a Lutheran Bro therhood convention of all Lutheran bodies represented in Oregon except the Missouri synod, at Salem July 13 and Silverton, July 14: and to Seattle to visit the Rev. H. R. Allen family. Mrs. Allen being their daughter. Dr. Kabele will return In time to conduct the union service in Zion Lutheran church. Sunday evening. Aug. 4th, and the KM ED morning de votional s Aug. 5 to 10 Inclusive. His son, Martin G. Kabele. a senior in the Chicago Lutheran Theological seminary, will regularly supply the pulpit of Zion Lutheran church in his father's absence, and will be ready to answer calls for pastoral service. Next Sunday he will begin a series of studies in comparative religions. and the teachings of the various cults on the important scriptural doctrines. the adult Bible class In the Sun day school meeting at 10 a. m. each Sunday. All Interested are invited to come not only to the 10 :53 a. m. church services, but also to these class meetings, Dr. Kabele announced last Sunday. Phone 642. We'll haul away your refuse. City Sanitary Service. drive vmir far .board a plan, as low as $3.50 . " mm Ar Pt -sfi't-tr toil' b-tz Society and Clubs Iowans Spend Week As Guests In Med ford Guests in Medford last week, when ! vacationists and visitors were the in- ! centive of much entertaining, Includ- I ed Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Robinson and daughter, Charlalne. of Waterloo, la., and Miss Hanlln of Williams. Ia.. who I spent several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McDonald of 710 Park street. Mrs. Robinson Is Mrs. McDonald's slater, as la Miss Hanlln. They left Sunday en route to their homes In the east, planning to visit San Fran cisco for several days at the Earl Han lln and Cleo Hanlln homes. Ashland Summer (iuests Spend Week End In .Medford Among the week-end guests who were entertained in this cy were Mrs. C. P. Fraley and small son and Miss Ladlne Shattuck. all of Oakland. Cal., who are spending the summer as guests In Ashland at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Fraley. They visited at the George Fisk and Frank Bellinger homes t while here and also were entertained with a motor trip to Crater Lake Satur day. Mrs. Sinclair Kerby-Mlller Guest at Porter J. Neff Home Mrs. Porter J. Neff has as her house guest at her home In Hlnhcroft addition Mrs. Sinclair Kerby-Mlller of Columbia. Mo., who arrived In Med ford last week with Mr. Kerby-Mlller and will be a Medford vistor for a short time. Mr. Kerby-Miller and Mr. Neff motored to Portland Sunday to attend to business In that city. Albert Forgeys and Mrs. Rose Frost Visit Mr. and Mrs. Albert Forgey and family of Vancouver, accompanied by Mrs. Rose Frost and son of Portland are guests In this city this week of Mrs. Forgey 's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Bullock of Columbus avenue. They will return to their homes Thursday. Miss Fredenburg: Ends Vacation at Butte Falls After spending her vacation at Butte Falls as guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fredenburg, Miss Ernestine Fredenburg of San Francisco left last night by stage for her home in the Bay City. She Is with the U. S. forest service offices there. HOW ABOUT JUST ONE MORE LUCKY, ANGEL? THEN I'LL GO. U THEN I'LL GO. jf : 1 rrK A There H. L. Early of Cincinnati Guest of George M. Roberts H. L. Early of Cincinnati, Ohio, ar rived in Medford this week to be guest for a time at the home of his daughter. Mrs. George M. Roberts of Crown Hill. Another guest at the Roberts home this summer will be Mrs. Roberts' nephew, Don Early, also of Cincin nati, who Is expected to arrive to morrow morning by air. accompany ing Miss Dorothy Roberts, who is re turning home from the east. She has spent the past six months as guest at the Early home In Cincinnati. Guest Mrs. Karl Jmionch Feted During Medford Visit A guest In Medford this week who has been entertained by several dur ing her short stay is Miss Inez L. Oakes of Tulsa. Okla.. who is visiting her sister, Mrs. Karl Janoueh. She was the honor guest at a party given at Lake o the Woods and at several charming events at the homes of friends. Miss Oakes will be the honoree to morrow evening at a dancing party given by Mrs. Janoueh at the Town club. Invitations have been extended 20 couples. Dr. and Mrs. Ruddy Guests at Howard Home Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Ruddy of Los Angeles and their young son are the house guests this week of Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Howard. They plan to stay in the valley about three weeks, visiting at the Howard home, and will also make a short stay at Prospect. From there they will go to Diamond Lake for a week's fishing. Entertains Group Guests Mrs. Robert Maentz was an Infor mal hostess this week at a swimming party and barbecue given at the Qeo, M. Roberts home on Crown Hill. There were 14 guests Invited for the even ing. Ralns-Dotson Wedding License Issued Grants Pass Word was received here today from Grants Pass that a marriage lWense has been Issued In that city for Archie Marshall Rains and Maybell Margaret Dotson. Both are residents of Central Point. WHEN YOU NEED WHEN YOU NEED AN EXCUSE TO STAY A LITTLE LONGER, I'M YOUR BEST FRIEND, I AM YOUR LUCKY STRIKE. IT'S THE TOBACCO THAT COUNTS are no finer tobaccos than those used in Luckies Hl-Triancle Society Will Meet This EtfiiIii- Hl-Trlangle society of the First Christian church will meet this eve ning at the recreational hall at B o'clock, it was announced today. The program will be directed by the new ly elected officers. All young people Interested In missions are welcome. A. DIES AT TALENT James A. Mays died at his horn? west of Talent. Ore.. July 8, 1935. after an Illness of 18 days. He was born at Johnson City. Tenn., June 23, 1873, and had been a resident of Oregon for 50 years. 22 years of that time in Jackson county, in the Tal ent district. James A. Mays was married to Es.-ile Centers, August 5. 1904. at Jackson ville. One daughter, Ida Ruth, wis born to the union. He Is survived by his wife and daughter. He was a man of fine character and will be mourned by a host of friends besides his family. He also leaves, one sister, Mrs. Ida E. Davis Barley of Santa Cruz, Cal. Funeral services will be held at the Perl Funeral Home. Thursday at 2 p. m. Rev. Brownrlgg of Phoenix of ficiating. Interment in the Medford I. O. O. F. cemetery. LUCKY 1 3' MINE L DATE SET Suit of George M. Roberts and oth ers as stockholders in the "Lucky 13" mining claim against W. K. (Judd) Hlttson for an accounting and adjudication of title on the property will be heard Monday, July 22. The trial date was set by Cir cuit Judge Wlmberly of Douglas county yesterday, following the over ruling of a motion for a continu ance until after September 16 next, when a suit Involving the claims is set for trial In the Siskiyou county, California, superior court. AN EXCUSE am otat W5 LIBBY LAUGHS 4 A Llbby Holman, former Broadway torch singer, scoffed at reports she had put her two-year-old son, Christopher Reynolds, under guard against kidnapers at Ogunqult, Mo., aa she appeared for her debut Into drama. She attributed the presence of guards near her cottage as the "usual servants, of course." Her aon is heir to the tobacco foi tune. (Associated Press Photo Upward of 950.000 is involved in the action. The plaintiffs allege that Hlttson removed gold from the ' ( property without authority and ship ped it to the mint In San Francisco ; I and received payments. The defense claimed that matters , I connected with the California suit '. also wore pertinent In the Oregon j case. 1 TO STAY A AT DANGER -JT Tltt VVnnf-ji) L ' J H x 4. v . i WASHING MACHINE REPAIR SERVICE Gimrantrrd work nt reasonable price?. Ma vl ag and nil ot tier n ui k es. I'hone 4!7. C. D. BEAN 220 K. Main St UMaaAaflUiMr LITTLE LONGER CVvnUhl DBlf TO DEV riftTin nrmninn IMbMBUAKU (Continued from hnge One) troiis violence. Traffic and commu mentions was disrupted. Buildings were damaged. A storm of tornadic proportion struck the little town of Wheeler, Mont., causing death to two, sertoue injury to nine. 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