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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON1, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1939. PAGE FTV3 Rogue River Valley of 1883 Described in Old Magazine; Prosperous Future Foretold Early history of Jackson county in the days when Jack sonville, Ashland and Phoenix were prosperous communities and Medford wasn't even a dream, is vividly told in a recently-found copy of "The West Shore," a magazine published in August, 1883, in Portland. The rare specimen of the pio neer printer's art is the property of Gilbert Stuart of this city, who discovered it in the old Wil liams post office, above Provolt In a lengthy resume on agri culture, livestock, climate, dairy products, fruit, prices of land, mining, manufactures, social and educational facilities of Jackson v . county the magazine says "though a third of a century has rolled by since smoke first is sued from the clay chimney of the settler's cabin in Rogue river valley, that region is but now being opened to the world by that great factor of modern pro gress, the railroad. Iron Horse Comes "The iron horse of commerce is rapidly approaching it froVn , the north and south and before the birth of another year", its forest-crowned hills will echo across the grain-carpeted valley the locomotive's shrill whistle. The rude cabins have given place to comfortable and elegant residences, large and substantial barns have succeeded the thatch- ed stables of the pioneer, well tilled fields and thrifty orchards attest the success of its many facilities." . The early magazine describes Vt the Rogue river valley as being about 40 miles long by 20 wide. tnougn sometimes the name is made to embrace the whole water-shed of the turbulent stream. It goes on to say "Jack son county is superior to any tn the state, and needs but the railroad advantages soon to be given to take a front rank in wealth and importance." It also mentions the beauty of the mountains and the valuable re sources and richness of the for ests. Valley Settled Slowly The West Shore, in describing me Slow growth of the wonder. ful Rogue river valley says that owing to the fact that it was cut off from approach by sea and due to hostility of the Indian tribes of that region, no effort was made to occupy it until long aiier settlements in the Willam- ette had become so numerous that the territory of Oregon was organized. "The hostile and thieving character of the sav ages won for them the title of 'Rogue Indians,' and this name has descended to the valley, the river mai arains .mis wnole re gion and the mountains that bor der the stream toward the coast." Hlllillllll IIS, la llflllllffll lull n. u (HI, COM. n BflS Medford Branch of the UNITED STATES XATIOXAL IIAXK The magazine relates that dis covery of gold on the Klamath river in 1850 led also to dis covery of rich diggings on the streams of Jackson and Jose phine counties a few weeks later. "It was then that the town of Jacksonville sprang up and became the trade center and the quiet wilderness awoke suddenly into life and activity and Jack son county then made rapid pro gress." Jackson Co. in 1883 The publication then goes on to tell the story of Jackson county "today" (1883). It describes the wonderful cli mate saying that the extreme limit of the thermometer in sum mer is 100, though it seldom ex ceeds 90. the average for the winter months being about 40. and seldom sinking as low as 10. Concerning agriculture the West Shores says "the arable land embraces about one-fifth of the entire area of the county, in cluding foothills, plains and river bottoms, twenty bushels of wheat to the acre is considered a very unsatisfactory crop, while as high as sixty bushels have been realized. Regarding livestock, the mag azine points out that so much attention was paid to improving sheep that southern Oregon wool rated higher in the market than that from the Willamette val ley. It states that about 30,000 sheep were kept, chiefly in small bands, by the ranchers. Fin Fruit Noted The Rogue river valley is re ferred to in the West Shore as "the Italy of Oregon," because of its superior fruit, including grapes, peaches, apricots and cherries. Farms and ranches of all kinds could be purchased in 1883 at extremely moderate prices, the magazine advised. Good im proved farming land could be bought from $20 to $50 an acre. The mines have been the mainstay and prop of this whole region, the magazine said and mentioned the Sterling hydraulic mine situated on Sterling creek about eight miles south of Jack sonville and opened at an outlay of $100,000. The West Shore stated that the company owned enough ground for fifty years of continuous operation, the whole property being valued at about $200,000. It went on to say that the yield of gold dust during the past 30 years had been over $30,000,000 and that there was no reason to anticipate a falling off in the industry for many years to come. Jacksonville Large In 1883, Jacksonville, the county seat, had a population approximating 1200, its taxable property amounted to about $500,000 and besides many at tractive churches and buildings, it boasted two newspapers, the Democratic Times conducted by Charles Nickell and the Oregon Sentinel published by Frank Krause and edited by W. M Turner. The magazine's description of Jacksonville is Illustrated by lithographs and many of the buildings shown are still stand ing. In the early days they were described as of outstanding architectural design. Among those pictured are the residences of T. G. Reames, Esq., H. V. Helms, Esq., D. Linn, Esq., C. C. Beekman, Esq., the Times building, Presbyterian church. St. Mary's Academy, Jackson county courthouse and the Ma sonic and Odd Fellows Temple, PAY THE BUTCHER THE BAKER THE CANDLE STICK MAKER -AND OTHERS YOU MAY OWE with the aid of a . . . NALLDAN LOW INTEREST COST 12 MONTHLY PAYMENTS of Portland showing the sign "Table Rock Billiard and Saloon," which is still intact on the building and is probably one of the oldest signs in the state. The West Shore mentions the good flouring mill in Phoenix and then proceeds with a de scription of Ashland which it points to as being the second town of Jackson county. At that time Ashland had a population of 1,000 and was rapidly increas ing in size and importance. In addition to its excellent public school, college and woolen mills, it also had a fine flouring mill, a saw mill and planing mill, all doing a good business. The mag azine mentions the handsome residences with their well-kept yards and flowers. The Ashland Tidings was spoken of as being a spicy independent weekly pub lished by W. H. Leeds. Residences Pictured Several sections of lithographs show the residences of W. H. Atkinson, J. D. Thornton, J. M. McCall and the store and resi dence of J. Fraley. The publication of 1883 proph- ecied that when shipping facili ties were improved the Rogue river valley would populate rap idly and later history proves the point. It mentioned that the Ore. gon and California railroad be gan extending its line south from Roseburg a few months earlier and that it was expected that the road would reach Ashland soon thereafter where it would be compelled to halt for a few months until a very expensive tunnel through the summit of Siskiyou mountain could be completed, with the road eventu ally connecting a route between San Francisco and Portland. Column to Crater The magazine devoted a col umn to a description of Crater lake, which it named the great est curiosity of the region and one of the greatest of the whole northwest. "The Indians view Crater lake and its surroundings as holy ground, and approach it with reverence and awe. It is one of the earthly spots made sacred by the presence of the Great Spirit, and the ancient tribal traditions relate many mysterious incidents in connec tion with it," the magazine said. A note to subscribers in the interesting early magazine fol lows: "The September number of the West Shore will be an agreeable surprise as no expense has been spared in preparing it and it will be in full keeping with that event about to happen which is so full of promise to the great northwest, the opening of the Northern Pacific railroad EX-SOLON CITED Salem, Ore., Nov. 15 (P) Charged under three indict ments with committing an act causing a minor to become de linquent and with committing a crime against nature, Mark An tony Paulson, instructor at the boys' training school at Wood- burn during the 1938-39 school year, is under arrest in Los Angeles, District Attorney Lyle Page said today. Page said he is preparing pa pers to return Paulson to Salem. He said Paulson is accused of committing acts of moral per version involving boys at the training school. Paulson, who is unmarried, served in the 1927 legislature, was once employed in the Bend schools and once was probation officer in the court of domestic relations in Portland. The train ing school released him from his contract last spring. Standing Stance Permissible In Carving Thanks Day Bird By Eddy Gilmore. Washington, Nov. 15. &) This is a Thanksgiving story for men only men who never have been able to decide whether to carve the turkey from the sitting or standing position. The agriculture department has made a long study of the situation, and has decided either attack will do. However, don't try to mix the two. A change of pace is fine for baseball and football, but it w,on't do for the dining room. The department says many a man has messed up the festive bird and has received frowns, scoldings and wifely abuse when it really wasn't his fault. After the turkey reaches the table the cook no longer lias jur isdiction over the bird, yet she can be a big help if she will remember to: 1. Put the bird on a big plat terevery man needs space. 2. Hold the gnrnish to a few well-placed sprigs of parsley don't hinder the carver with a lot of comestible interference. 3. Keep the water glasses away too many wives limit their husband's working area by placing the tumblers too close to his elbow. Assuming . the stance is op tional, from here on the carver is on his own. Responsibility for the sharpness of the knife, says the department, is definite ly the man's. He also has the choice of the position of the turkey when set before him. Some men have trouble work ing from the brondside position. They should choose the point- to-point system. Few men have trouble with the turkey legs; it's the wings that throw them. Remember the place to cut is usually much farther toward the center of the bird than you think. With the wings off, the breast is ready. The department en dorses cutting it with a "slightly swinging motion down and away from the' carver." In other words it doesn't mean a thing if you don't have that swing. The reason this advice is given so far before Thanksgiving is that the department urges a practice or warm-up period not necessarily on turkey. The otto man will do, but you'd better start tonight. - BRITAIN SOLVES 0. S. PLANE Great Falls, Mont., Nov. 15 ; (U.R) Arrangements were made today to tow warplanes made in California across the Canadian 1 boundary for delivery to the British Royal air force. j The planes will no longer be I flown to Lethbridge, Alta., from ; Great Falls, but will be landed at Sweet Grass, Mont., and ; hauled across the international line. British aviators will fly them from Coutts, Alta.. to points in Canada for shipping. Decision to tow the planes came after a state department ruling forbidding Americans to fly planes to a belligerent nation and citizens of belligerents to fly them from the United States, it was understood here. Al Smith's Son Wins First Race New York, Nov. 15. (P) Running as an independent, Al fred E. Smith, Jr., son of the man in the brown derby, has won at the age of 38 his first elective office a post in the New York city council. Unofficial returns tabulated last night showed young Smith had edged out a Tammany candi date, Louis de Salvio, son of the Greenwich Village night club operator known as "Jimmy Kelly." ANNENBERG WILL QUIT RACING NEWS SERVICE Chicago, Nov. 15 UP) Dis trict Attorney William J. Camn bell announced today that coun sel for M. L. Annenberg's rar ing news service informed him officials of the company had dn cided to dissolve the business. Tor TT'B tunf to get quick relief from tufty nostrils with Mentholatum. Thla soothing ointment reducea tha local congestion, thus helping to clea the breathing pnwi'i. Mentholatum alo checks milling, sneezing, aorenea due to colda. It aoothea Irritated meinbranea and ftromotei healing. And Ita Tapora tkewiae carry comfort deep Into tha coiu-n;(v.icl atr pa;.:-.. BELOW JAR AGO San Francisco, Nov. 15 (?') Building permits in 92 far west ern cities totaled $23,494,048 in October, as compiled by H. R. Baker & Company. That was 8 per cent higher than in Septem ber but 6 per cent lower than in October, 1938. The 10 leaders in building ac tivity, headed by Los Angeles with $5,654,730 and followed by San Francisco and Seattle in the million-dollar bracket, included Oakland. Portland, Denver, Long Beach, San Diego, Honolulu and Sacramento. All those, along with Bur bank, topped S600.000. The other 14 in the first 25 western building cities were, in order: Vancouver, B. C, San Mateo, Glendale, Spokane, Santa Monica, Inglewood, San Jose, Pasadena. Fresno. Phoenix, Montebcllo, Alhambra, San Ber nardino and Boise Gen. Martin Leaves To Speak In East Portland, Nov. 15. (PI Major-General Charles H. Mar tin, retired, former Oregon gov ernor, left for the cast last night to fill three speaking engage ments. He will address the Illinois Employers' association conven tion at Chicago Thursday, the 88th (Black Hawk) division, the outfit he commanded in France, on Friday and the Central Illi nois Midday Luncheon club at Springfield. 4 Warplane Cargo Goes To England San Pedro, Cal., Nov. 15 UP) The Dutch motorship Dams- terdyk sailed late last night wnn five twin-motored Douglas bombers craters on her deck and the Southern Prince, a Bri tish line passenger vessel, was at her dock today, believed to be waiting a cargo of 12 fast pursuit planes built for the Bii tish government by the North American Aviation corporation. $F) No Monthly Payments until March I j iji iuilu it ""l jl" Down. Not a Penny 11 I 3 More Until March 1st, I i J 19401 L- BRITISH PAROLE London, Nov. 15 (U.P.) Handsome Prince Frederick of Prussia, whose name figured in the marital troubles of the for mer Barbara Hutton, has been placed on parole after Intern ment by British authorities since the start of the war, it was learned authoritatively today. The 27-year-old bachelor prince, grandson of the former German kaiser, was interned along with other German resi dents of Britian in northern Brit ain despite the fact that he was a favorite of London social cir cles. In the summer of 1938 it was gossiped that Prince Frederick was the man whom Count Curt Haugwitz-Reventlow threatened to "shoot like a dog" during his dispute with Countess Barbara Hutton Haugwitz-Reventlow, American five and ten cent store heiress, oyer custody of their son, Lance. CAPONE RELEASE SET FOR SUNDAY Chicago. Nov. 15. (P) Al Capone was reported today to have responded so well to treat ment for physical and mental ills that he will be freed completely from government supervision next Sunday. 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