Miscellaneous newspaper articles about Jackson County Oregon
March 6, 1880
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno Nevada
George Durkee, of Ashland, Oregon, aged about 12 years, accidently shot himself with a pistol recently, the ball entering his right breast, glancing upward and coming out at the shoulder, just grazing his head. It was a narrow escape from death. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
December 18, 1887
Daily Nevada State Journal, Reno Nevada
The last spike in the California and Oregon Railroad was driven yesterday at Ashland, Oregon, with imposing ceremonies. (Submitted by S. Williams)
June 17, 1890
Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland California
John Givens returned to Ashland, Oregon, to-day. (Submitted by S. Williams)
November 22, 1893
Daily Nevada State Journal, Reno Nevada
Mrs. Fred Killer of Ashland, Oregon, arrived yesterday morning on a visit to her
mother, Mrs. Betchin, and her two daughters, Mrs. H.P. Brown and Mrs. Ben Peck.
(Submitted by S. Williams)
December 31, 1896
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno Nevada
C.C. Holberg of Ashland, Oregon, was an arrival at the Riverside last night. (Submitted by S. Williams)
March 27, 1897
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno Nevada
Wm. Anderson of Ashland, Oregon, is at the Carendon. (Submitted by S. Williams)
August 20, 1897
Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland California
Miss Alice Agler, of Ashalnd, Oregon, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. F.E. Ellis. (Submitted by S. Williams)
November 2, 1900
Oakland Tribune, Oakland California
Irvington-Miss Mary Durham has gone to Ashland, Oregon, to teach music. She will stay for six months at least, and longer if she lies the country. (Submitted by S. Williams)
February 16, 1901
The Mountain Democrat, Placerville, California
King Thompson, a young man wanted in Sonoma county, Cal., for burglary, was arrested at Ashland, Oregon. He is accused of breaking open the safe of the Sonoma Laundry and stealing $80. He was indicted by the Sonoma county grand jury and arrested on telegraphic instructions. (Submitted by S. Williams)
July 8, 1903
Daily Nevada State Journal, Reno Nevada
G.F. Sanborn came down from Ashland, Oregon, yesterday. (Submitted by S. Williams)
March 10, 1904
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno Nevada
Bad Hurricane in Oregon Town
Ashland Visited by Heavy Storm
Railroading Demoralized and Conditions Are Very Threatening
Portland, March 10-A special to the Telegram from Ashland,
Oregon, says that an unprecedented wind and rain storm occurred there last
night.
During the height of the wind the top of the steeple of the
Methodist church was blown off. Signs and fences prostrated in every direction.
Telegraph and telephone poles and wires were blown down.
Railroading on the Southern Pacific is still in a greatly demoralized condition
owing to landslides and other obstructions. Conditions continue threatening.
(Submitted by S. Williams)
March 25, 1904
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno Nevada
A.M. Callen is here from Ashland, Oregon. (Submitted by S. Williams)
September 17, 1904
Daily Nevada State Journal, Reno Nevada
Oregon Husband's Most Bloody Deed
Kills His Babe, Shoots Three Others and Blows Out His Brains
A Divorce Caused Trouble
Ashland, Oregon, Sept. 16-As a consequence of domestic troubles O.E.
Monroe, laborer, today shot to death his two year old baby girl and attempted to
murder his wife, Mrs. Dunlap, his mother-in-law, Mrs. Gardiner, his
sister-in-law and then committed suicide. Monroe and his wife have lived
so unhappily that she left the family home a few weeks ago and went to her
mothers. She commenced action for divorce and during the pendency of the case,
which was to have been tried tomorrow, was awarded the custody of the child.
This morning Monroe met his wife and mother-in-law down town and followed them
home. He entered the house and deliberately pointed a revolver at Mrs. Dunlap,
whom he fancied was responsible for his martial unhappiness. Mrs. Munroe
observed her husband's act and before he fired seized his arm, disturbing
Monroe's aim so that he inflicted nothing worse than a painful wound in Mrs.
Dunlap's jaw. Still further enraged at his wife's interference, Munroe turned
the revolver upon her and shot her through the back, inflicting perhaps fatal
injuries. Mrs. Gardiner, Mrs. Munroe's sister who lives in the next house heard
the shooting and rushed into her mother's house to learn the cause and was
fatally shot. Munroe took the baby in his arms, placed a revolver against her,
pulled the trigger and then blew out his brains. (Submitted by s. Williams)
August 8, 1908
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno Nevada
C.O. Porter, who was formerly a resident of this city but who has been living at Ashland, Oregon, of late was in Sparks yesterday. (Submitted by S. Williams)
February 13, 1909
The Mountain Democrat, Placerville California
H.F. Evans, of Ashland, Oregon, is visiting his sister, Mrs. N.J. McCumsey, of this city, and other relatives. (Submitted by S. Williams)
October 8, 1909
Spirit Lake Beacon, Spirit Lake Iowa
Don B. Smith and wife departed last Friday for Ashland, Oregon, where they will spend the winter and may decide to make that place their home. Mr. Smith has been in Dickinson county for the last 26 years and it was with regret that he left, but his health and that of his wife has not been good for the last year and they went hoping to be benefitted by the change. They will be welcomed back at any time they may return. (Submitted by S. Williams)
November 12, 1909
Spirit Lake Beacon, Spirit Lake Iowa
Don B. Smith writes from Ashland, Oregon, for back numbers of the Beacon missed on his travels. Don says he is pleased with his new home, but he will always miss the old friends in Dickinson county. (Submitted by S. Williams)
November 26, 1909
Spirit Lake Beacon, Spirit Lake Iowa
Don B. Smith and wife are nicely located at Ashland, Oregon. They like the country fine, and Mrs. Smith's health is some improved. They will remain there for the winter. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
April 7, 1910
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno Nevada
C.A. Porter is here from Ashland, Oregon, called by the death of his father. (Submitted by S. Williams)
July 16, 1910
The Mountain Democrat, Placerville California
Capt. H.S. Evans, brother of Mrs. N.J. McCumsey, of this city, and an uncle of Bert Carpender, of Smith's flat, is here from Ashland, Oregon, for a visit with relatives and friends. (Submitted by S. Williams)
October 7, 1910
Spirit Lake Beacon, Spirit Lake Iowa
S.A. Peters and family were at Superior this week, visiting relatives for a few days before leaving for their new home at Ashland, Oregon. (Submitted by S. Williams)
October 5, 1911
Spirit Lake Beacon, Spirit Lake Iowa
Don B. Smith of Ashland, Oregon, who has been spending the summer at his former home at Superior, was a pleasant caller at the Beacon office Wednesday while spending the day with his old acquaintances in Spirit Lake. Mr. Smith has been west about two years and is much pleased with the country. He expects to return to his home in about two weeks. (Submitted by S. Williams)
August 6, 1914
Spirit Lake Beacon, Spirit Lake Iowa
Mrs. A.A. Holmes received as a birthday gift from her daughter, Mrs. B. Huithorn, of Ashland, Oregon, a hand painted panel piece of Ashland roses of her own painting, and anyone who has seen the Oregon roses in their natural state, can appreciate this picture. It is a real piece of art. (Submitted by S. Williams)
July 6, 1915
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno Nevada
18 Hurt In Wreck
Ashland, Ore., July 6-Eighteen persons were injured, one
fatally, when the second section of an excursion on the Southern pacific ran
into the helper locomotive here today. Loyal Taylor, a fireman, was so seriously
injured that it is believed he cannot recover. All of the injured were from
nearly towns, and except for Taylor, none seemed dangerously hurt. (Sub by S.
Williams)
January 18, 1917
Spirit Lake Beacon, Spirit Lake Iowa
Don B. Smith, a former resident of Superior, celebrated his 80th birthday January 14, at his home in Ashland, Oregon, by inviting a number of the old soldiers and wives in to eat dinner with he and his wife. Mr. Smith is the oldest man in Ashland that drives an automobile. (Submitted by S. Williams)
October 4, 1917
Spirit Lake Beacon, Spirit Lake Iowa
Mrs. Lyons of Ashland, Oregon, is visiting her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Griffith at Spencer, Mrs. Lyons and Mrs. Griffith visited at the Holcomb home here last Thursday. (Submitted by S. Williams)
Don B. Smith and wife of Ashland, Oregon, arrived last Saturday morning for a visit here with relatives and many friends. Mr. Smith is widely known, being one of eastern Dickinson's oldest residents and his many friends are pleased to see him in such splendid health.
July 31, 1919
Spirit Lake Beacon, Spirit Lake Iowa
Mrs. Harriet Hinthorne and son, Donald, of Ashland, Oregon, came last Wednesday for a visit with Mrs. Hinthorne's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Holmes, and other relatives. (Submitted by S. Williams)
September 7, 1920
Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland California
Mr. and Mrs. George Baham have returned from an auto trip to Ashland Oregon. While there they visited J. Hatcher and family, an uncle of Mrs. Baham. Mrs. J. Hatcher accompanied them home. (Submitted by S. Williams)
October 26, 1923
Nevada State Journal, Reno Nevada
Mrs. H.G. Valleau is enjoying a visit in Ashland, Oregon, as the guest of her son and wife Mr. and Mrs. James Valleau and also getting acquainted with her new grand daughter. (Submitted by S. Williams)
February 5, 1924
Nevada State Journal, Reno Nevada
George P. King of Ashland, Oregon, arrived in Reno yesterday to attend the funeral of his mother Mrs. Sarah King which will be held this afternoon. (Submitted by S. Williams)
March 5, 1925
Spirit Lake Beacon, Spirit Lake Iowa
Harry Hanson of Ashland, Oregon who arrived Wednesday evening is a guest in the parental, C.F. Hanson, home while here. Harry expects to wind up his business affairs and will reside in the west permanently. (Submitted by S. Williams)
April 16, 1925
Spirit Lake Beacon, Spirit Lake Iowa
Harry Hanson, who has been straightening up his work and business on his farm south of Superior started back to Ashland, Oregon Monday evening to his family. (Submitted by S. Williams)
April 23, 1925
Spirit Lake Beacon, Spirit Lake Iowa
Harry Hanson has returned to his home in Ashland, Oregon, after a months visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Hanson and family. (Submitted by S. Williams)
December 10, 1925
Spirit Lake Beacon, Spirit Lake Iowa
Harry Hanson returned to his home in Ashland, Oregon, Monday. (Submitted by S. Williams)
August 22, 1926
Nevada State Journal, Reno Nevada
Mrs. J.A. Stokes, formerly Miss Irma French, is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Maud Mickey of Susanville. Mrs. Stokes is living in Ashland, Oregon. (Submitted by S. Williams)
September 15, 1926
Nevada State Journal, Reno Nevada
Charles Lindsey and family of Ashland, Oregon are visiting at the home of William Lindsey. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
February 6, 1927
Oakland Tribune, Oakland California
Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Van nice are entertaining Mr. and Mrs. S.
Williamson of Ashland, Oregon. (Submitted by S. Williams)
August 12, 1897
Marion County News, (Marion County, AL), August 12, 1897. Transcribed and submitted by Veneta McKinney
FIRED IN SELF DEFENSE – Dr. J. M. Scruggs Kills L. C. Quesling in Oregon
By request we publish the following extract from a clipping in a Oregon
paper. Dr. J. M. SCRUGGS, one of the parties to the fatal
affray, was formerly a citizen of Marion county, and is well known to a
number of the readers of The News:
Trouble seems to have been brewing between the principals in the combat
for sometime past over the payment of a note which Quesling owed
Scruggs, but this matter as stated by Scruggs had been amicably settled
about two weeks ago, and no further trouble occurred until the day of
the murder. It appears that both have land leased on the
Whelpley place, and the cause which led up to the murder was the right
of the possession of a certain crop of hay.
The evidence brought out at the inquest is in substance that on
Saturday Quesling went into the hayfield and commenced cutting some of
the crop – enough to feed his team on a trip to Medford, which trip he
contemplated taking on the fatal day. Scruggs saw him thus at
work, and went to where he was and requested him (Quesling) not to cut
his (Scruggs) hay, using those words, as he testified before the
coroner’s jury: ”I would rather you would not cut this hay.” To
this QUESLING replied: “G-d-you, I will see whose hay it is”” and at
the same time started after him with a pitchfork in his hand.
When they had run a short distance Scruggs turned his head and looked
back and discovered that Quesling was gaining on him, in fact very
close to him, and he drew his revolver and fired at him as he ran, the
bullet taking effect in Quesling’s abdomen. At about the same
time Quesling had caught up with him and thrust one tine of the fork
through his right arm, between the elbow and wrist. The force of
the thrust made by the fork threw SCRUGGS to the ground, and after
withdrawing the fork form his arm Quesling made another jab at Scrugg’s
body as he lay on his back on the ground. Scruggs to protect his body
drew up his legs, receiving the blow of the fork on his right leg, two
tines of which were thrust entirely through his leg below the knee.
During the time required in withdrawing the fork tines form the
leg Scruggs was endeavoring to shoot his assailant but his revolver
refused to work, nor did it fire until Quesling was over him again with
the fork in hand. He then fired, aiming directly at Quesling’s
heart – and his aim was good, Quelsing falling to the ground dead.
There were no eye witnesses save a couple or three men who were
fully 200 yards distant. These testified to seeing the conflict
and hearing three revolver shots in succession. The revolver
used was a 32 Smith & Wesson. The distance from the cut hay
to where the killing was done was about 50 feet down a sidehill.
Quesling was a man about 35 years of age, unmarried, and had lived in
that country about two years. He was a member of the A. C. U. W.
Lodge of Central Point, having joined about three weeks ago. His
beneficiary in that order is a sister, Bertha Quesling, who lives at
Aliceville, Kansas. Scruggs is also about 35 years old, has a
wife and two children, and came to Jackson county from Alabama last
January.
After all the evidence had been taken the jury returned the following
verdict: “We, the jury impaneled to hold an inquest upon the body of J.
C. Quesling, have personally viewed the body and the surroundings, and
after hearing the evidence find that on the 12 th day of June, A. D.
1897, L. C. Quesling was shot and killed by one J. M. Scruggs, in
Jackson county, Ore. the evidence indicating self-defense.”
Quesling was said to be a quarrelsome fellow and had very few friends
in that locality, in fact he had had trouble with nearly all his
neighbors.
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