MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFOKU, OREGON. TUESDAY. JULY f). 1035.
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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.
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Lemuel r. 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.
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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 :
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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
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LIBBY LAUGHS
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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
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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.
Forty railroad washouts, death to
two, and extensive crop damage fol
lowed twisters, hall and cloudburst
In western Canada. Twenty famlltee
were homeless.
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