Miscellaneous newspaper articles about Josephine County Oregon

     Mr. Drain from committee on counties, reported back bill to organize Josephine county, recommending its passage.

     Bill to organize Josephine county read third time and passed Ayes 8, nays none.

February 16, 1856
Weekly Oregonian, Portland Oregon

     Mr. Hale, on leave, introduced a bill providing for representation from Josephine Co. Bill read first time. (Submitted by S. Williams)

March 9, 1857
Crescent City Herald

Sucker Creek March 9, 1857
Editors Herald:- Sir; Having been a resident of this creek since
August last, I will give you a plain statement of facts in regard to
the mines. There are miners on the main creek for about five miles
below the fork; on Bowling Creek or the right hand fork, four miles;
on the left hand fork which is about ten miles long, they are mining
about six miles.
Owing to the very hard winter we had, but very little work has been
done, but very soon the dust will begin to roll out. The big strike
on the right hand fork has caused some excitement and the claims are
held at large prices.. there are six or eight tunnels running into
the hills near the strike claim, some of them prospect well. On the
right hand fork, from the fork up the miners are doing well. Marshall
& Co. are making from ten to twenty dollars a day to the hand. All of
the miners that have their claim opened are making large wages.
We have quite a city here---three stores, one saloon, one boarding
house, one restaurant, a blacksmith shop, a beef stall, and to crown
it all we are going to have a cobbler shop.
your truly, Pick Handle
(Submitted by Sally)

October 13, 1860
Weekly Oregonian, Portland Oregon

     Mr. Vinn-g(?) introduced a bill to recognize the Board of County Commissioners in Josephine county, rules suspended and read a second time and ordered engrossed and read a third time tomorrow.

     Mr. Stork from committee to whom was re--rred the bill providing for taxing Chinamen in Josephine county reported -- substitute to ---- bill. Rules suspended bill read a second time and ordered to a third reading tomorrow. (Submitted by S. Williams)

March 23, 1861
Weekly Oregonian, Portland Oregon

The flouring mill owned by J.W. Allen & Co. on Illinois river in Josephine county was burned two weeks since,-supposed to have been set on fire purposely. Loss, $2,000. (Submitted by S. Williams)

May 10, 1862
Weekly Oregonian, Portland Oregon

Dr. D. Holton, of Josephine County, has been appointed Assistant Surgeon in the Oregon Cavalry Regiment. (Submitted by S. Williams)March 30, 1867
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

From Dr. Osborn of Kirbyville Josephine county the Sentinel learns the following strange facts Mrs. Miller, of Browntown, Josephine County had been complaining for sixteen years of a burning sensation and at times, an almost unbearable distress in the stomach. After a thorough diagnosis Dr. Osborn decided that there was a living animal in the stomach. The patient was treated for eight days on a diet of salt. An emetic was then administered and repeated at short intervals for three quarters of an hour, when a lizard and a worm were evacuated from the stomach. The lizzard was of the red species, 2 1/4 inches long nearly white partaking of the mucous of the stomach. The same correspondent writes that the worm is of a species with which he is not acquainted, never having seen anything of the kind before. It is three inches long flat, about three lines (three-twelfths of an inch) in width, and one-eighth of an inch in thickness, jointed and resembles the tape worm. Mrs. Miller is now relieved from the burnings and all other distress of the stomach and fast recovering-has a clear complexion and is cheerful. Mr. H. Miller, (the ladys husband) Mr. Thomas Carr and lady and Mr. M. Chitwood were present at the time the reptiles were vomited up. (Submitted by S. Williams)

September 3, 1868
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

The Sentinel says that Hon. Isaac, of Josephine county, was detained on the 21st by a legal officer of that county. He and his horse and buggy were attached for a debt of twenty dollars but the honorable gentleman slipped out of the dilemma by pleading that members of the Legislature are not subject to arrest on civil process for fifteen days prior to the commencement, or fifteen days after, nor during the session. The arrest was made more than fifteen days prior to the meeting of the Legislature, but he claimed that he was on his way there, and the Justice let him go on his way rejoicing. Ain't it funny to see an eminent Democrat, who has written a big book on the Constitution, plead the baby act for twenty dollars.  (Submitted by S. Williams)

June 1, 1871
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

Insane Patient-Sheriff Green, of Josephine county, arrived yesterday with an insane woman named Mrs. Bain whom he placed in the Asylum at East Portland. We understand that the woman became insane through religious excitement.  (Submitted by S. Williams)

November 1, 1871
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

Josephine county has no lawyer and but one doctor in it. The Hon. Isaac Cox, the statesman, farmer and pedagogue, has the left the county, and, now it has no leader. (Submitted by S. Williams)

September 21, 1874
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

Messrs. Munsley & Mann returned from the Red Dog Diggings, in Josephine county, and report good prospects and plenty of ground. One piece of gold, weighing $95, has been found, and also various smaller pieces. Comparatively few claims have as yet been taken up. (Submitted by S. Williams)

April 1, 1875
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

Rev. Mr. Haines M.E. Church South recently arrived in Josephine county from Tennessee having been transferred to this State as his future field of labor.  (Submitted by S. Williams)

April 12, 1875
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

Mr. J.J. Moore, of Applegate creek, Josephine county, states that there are now sufficient mill facilities in Josephine county to give the different Galice creek quartz ledges a fair test, and a mill might be put up at the ledge for about five or six hundred dollars. Capt. A.W. Pressley is boating supplies down Rogue river. He takes from four to five tons at a load. (Submitted by S. Williams)

May 26, 1875
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

Mr. James G. Kelly the mining expert, arrived at Jacksonville last week. We understand that he has on the way, and will erect a quartz mill over on Althouse creek, Josephine county on some claims recently located by him. (Submitted by S. Williams)

September 20, 1875
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

The residence of Mr. George Simmons, of Waldo, Josephine county, was destroyed by fire on Thursday, Sept. 9t. The fire was discovered between the ceiling and roof, about twenty feet from the stove-pipe, while the family were at dinner. It burned so rapidly that little or nothing was saved, although Mr. Simmons was badly burned about the head in his endeavors to extinguish the fire, or save some of his household effects. (Submitted by S. Williams)

June 14, 1876
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

A most villainous rumor comes to us from Josephine county, to the effect that a bargain was struck some time ago between parties capable of performing their respective parts, by the terms of which it was stipulated that the Governor should pardon the Briggs, convicted of manslaughter in Josephine county, and the State Senator elect from that county should in turn vote for the Governor for U.S. Senator. The State Senator will, in all probability prove the untruthfulness of the report, by refusing to perform the part assigned to him in the programme. At any rate, time will tell. (Submitted by S. Williams)

July 30, 1878
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

On 23d July the dwelling of Messrs. Beach & Platter, on Althouse, Josephine county, was burned. Loss, $3,000. (Submitted by S. Williams)

October 19, 1878
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

One James Clark, of Josephine county, claims to have eaten nothing for seven days while lost in the mountains recently. Better knock a few days from that statement, James. (Submitted by S. Williams)

October 22, 1878
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

M. Barnette, for many years a resident of Josephine county, has been committed to the insane asylum. (Submitted by S. Williams)

November 26, 1879
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

A barn in Oakland, Josephine county, was recently burned by the spontaneous combustion of clover put in the barn in an uncured condition and covered over with marsh hay. The explosion of the "combustication" was heard a mile and a quarter away. (Submitted by S. Williams)

May 25, 1885
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

Grant's pass is anxious to be the county seat of Josephine county, and the citizens of that place have subscribed $2000 to build a court house, provided they obtain the coveted distinction. (Submitted by S. Williams)

June 8, 1885
Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur Illinois

Josephine County, Oregon, possesses a natural curiosity in the shape of a subterranean cavern. It is situated in the mountains, south of Grant's Pass and has never been thoroughly explored. (Submitted S. by Williams)

December 14, 1886
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

JOSEPHINE COUNTY

Bruce Kitterman of Sucker creek, who has been dangerously ill, is recovering.

It is proposed to have Grant's Pass incorporated by the next legislature and the name changed also.

Senator Miller's family will remain at Portland during the winter, but Mr. Miller returned to Grant's pass last week.

Revs. Sterns and Black, Baptist ministers, will commence a protracted meeting at the M.E. church in Grant's Pass.

The Methodists contemplate building a church in Sucker creek valley, and Dr. Spence has offered to donate an acre of ground for that purpose.

Dr. Spencer, of Sucker creek valley, last season raised 20,000 pounds of potatoes on an acre of ground, and has already sold nearly 50,000 pounds of tubers.

Joseph Moss, engineer of the S.P.D. & L. Co., who had an arm and jaw broken by the unaccountable breaking of some machinery in the basement of the factory last week, is improving. His recovering will necessarily be slow, however. (Submitted by S. Williams)

December 17, 1886

*Kerbyville will have the usual Christmas amusement, a shooting match,
horse-race, dance and a wedding, we are told
*There will be a turkey and beef shooting match at Grants Pass on
Dec.25,1886  under the management of Bunch brothers.
*Woodville (Rogue River) has decided to have on Christmas Eve, at W.J.
Stanley's hall an entertainment, christmas tree and social dance, the
proceeds to be donated to the school furniture fund.
*Calhoun bros. bought nearly 3000 pounds of candy for the christmas
trade selling at :
plain mixed 8 1/2 cents a pound
fancy mixed 12 1/2 cents a pound
best chocolate and creams 25 cents a pound five pounds for one dollar
*G.W. Bailey is at work at the old Lion Mountian mine. He is getting
out some very good ore. The vein is not very large but Uncle George
is getting quite a nice pile of Quartz for the mill and will make a
good run after awhile. (Submitted by Sally)

April 22, 1887

Male teachers recieved $45.00 a
month, female teachers $29.00 a month. Average number of months
taught at school this year, four. (Submitted by Sally)

July 10, 1888
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

McAllister Josephine county is building a new schoolhouse to cost $600. (Submitted by S. Williams)

September 14, 1888
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

Mrs. E.-. Davidson, one of the pioneer women of this county in 1851, who has been visiting her son since June last, returned to her home in Josephine county on the through train yesterday. (Submitted by S. Williams)

March 11, 1890
The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon

Salem, March 10-J.C. Moss sheriff of Josephine county today brought to the asylum C.H. Williams an insane patient. He is a farmer aged 40 years and is violent imagining himself to be king of the combined nations of the earth. (Submitted by S. Williams)

April 27, 1892
Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur Illinois

The Josephine, Oregon, caves have been explored for about ten miles, and they seem to run away into California. (Submitted S. by Williams)

October 6, 1895
The Oregonian, Portland Oregon

Oregon Notes - The grand jury of Josephine county returned true bills against L. N. Browning, L. E. Browning and L. D. Browning, for the killing of William Tracy, which occurred several weeks ago in a dispute over a mining claim on Grave creek. (Submitted by Jim Dezotell)

November 30, 1895
Daily Nevada State Journal, Reno Nevada

A.L. and M.C. Brockman of Grant's Pass, Oregon, were guests at the Palace last night. (Submitted S. by Williams)

July 9, 1896
The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne Indiana

The war of 1812 is represented by twenty-one survivors, averaging in age ninety-six years. Three of the number have lived more than a century. Andrew Franklin is still living at Burlington, Kansas, at the age of 102, and Hosea Brown at Grant's Pass, Oregon, at the age of 103. (Submitted S. by Williams)

March 9, 1907
Fort Wayne News, Fort Wayne Indiana

O. Phelps, who has been temporary manager of the United Cigar Stores branch in this city, will leave shortly for Grant's Pass, Oregon, where he has accepted a position as mining engineer. (Submitted S. by Williams)

May 18, 1910
Oregon Observer

Elma Baldwin entertained the teacher and school of District No. 4 on May 6th. A dainty lunch was served in the woods. A royal good time was reported. The event was the young lady's birthday, May 9, 1910 (note: she was nine years old) (Submitted by Darlene Griffith)

June 15, 1910
Oregon Observer

The following was Emma Baldwin's mother Cora (Plum) Baldwin wife of George Washington Baldwin  Mrs. G. Baldwin gave a reading at school closing exercises, School District 41. (Submitted by Darlene Griffith)

July 15, 1912
Evening Telegram, Elyria Ohio

George Menz and family, who several years ago moved to Grants Pass, Oregon, are making preparations to move back to Amherst. (Submitted S. by Williams)

February 24, 1913
The Alaska Citizen, Fairbanks Alaska

Otto Ambrosius, formerly owner of the Germania restaurant is at Grant's Pass, Oregon, where he has bought some property and expects soon to start feeding that city with his famous delicacies. (Submitted S. by Williams)

May 10, 1913
Fairbanks Daily Times, Fairbanks Alaska

SCHADE ARRIVES IN OREGON TOWN
    A card received from Paul Schade, the Fairbanks restaurant man, states that he is in Grants Pass, Oregon, where he has bought a ranch. He says he intends to acquire a life partner within a short time. (Submitted S. by Williams)

December 14, 1916

George Lewis sheriff elect announces the Ernest Lister will be his deputy when he assumes office for the new year. Mr Lister was the deputy for Mr. Lewis during the latter's incumbency of the office eight years ago. (Submitted by Sally)

April 13, 1917

16 boys from the Grants Pass area left for Vancouver Washington to take training. One of these boys was Joe Borough son of
Benton Borough of Jerome prairie. (Submitted by Sally)

September 15, 1917
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel, Fort Wayne Indiana

Tom Maxwell, of Phoenix, Ariz., has enlisted in the United States army and is stationed at Fort Riley, Kan. Mr. Maxwell is the son of Walter Maxwell, formerly of Butler, now located at Grant's Pass, Oregon. (Submitted S. by Williams)

December 31, 1927
Grants Pass Daily Courier, Grants Pass Oregon

*Bob Elliott a bell boy in a mexican pack train claims he was the
first white man through the Illinois vally. In 1846-47 Elliott, with
a party of mexican packers, sought out a route from Yreka to Crescent
City. Bob Elliott died at Happy Camp Calif. in 1903
*Applegate claim that some of his party penetrated the Illinois valley in 1850.
*The unsurveyed boundary between Oregon and California let settlers
vote in both states and pay taxes in neither for many years.
*In 1859 Hawes struck true copper ore two miles from Waldo. This lead
to the discovery of the "Queen of the bronze.
*In the year 1869 William Chapman an early miner on Althouse creek
lived in Kerby and herded 3000 sheep in the vicinity of eight dollar
mountain. He was sheriff of Josephine County.
*The donation land claim law went into effect in 1850. Among the first
to take up a claim were William Ross, T.B. and J.R. Reeves,
"Gov"Briggs, Alonzo P. Turner, and William mooney. Mooney mountian
was named for mooney, who took his claim in 1854, Fort Briggs, built
on the Briggs ranch was named for "Gov" George Briggs and Reeves
Creek for the Reeves brothers.
*The first Sucker Creek town , built in 1853 near the mouth of Yeager
Creek, was burned October 28, 1855 by the indians. After the indian
war was over in 1856, a new town was started on Sucker Creek at the
mouth of Vowling Creek (now Bolan Creek). Charles Reinhart, brother
of Herman Reinhart, author of "The Golden frontier" had a saloon,
bakery and bowling alley in each of these towns. Neither the first or
the second town had a name other than Sucker Creek.
(Submitted by Sally)

April 3, 1935
Grants Pass Daily Courier, Grants Pass Oregon

Mr. Egger was born at Waldo on September 15,1884 to Samuel and
Elizabeth Egger. His father had come here in 1868 to mine. His mother
was the daughter of Mr. Fehely, a brickyard owner who supplied the
bricks for a number of building still standing in Jacksonville. the
local mans brother and sister are Ed Egger of Sumpter, in eastern
Oregon, Sam Egger of San Francisco and Mrs J.E. Sowell of Medford. (Submitted by Sally)

July 13, 1945
Deming Headlight, Deming New Mexico

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Cook had as their guest the past week, Mr. Cook's sister, Mrs. C.O. Valentine, of Grants Pass, Oregon. (Submitted S. by Williams)

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