We had a light snowfall this morning, but not enough to cover the ground.
    Mrs. W. V. Jones intends making her sister, Mrs. Wm. Colvig, of Jacksonville, a visit this week.
    Mrs. Wilcox has been very ill the last few weeks, but she is now thought to be out of danger.
    Two organ agents are here this week trying to introduce the Chicago organs into this place. They have sold one to G. F. Schmidtlein and another is on trial at B. F. Carter's.
    Sunday evening a crowd of young people from Grants Pass paid Woodville a call. They came on horseback and after taking supper at the Pollard house they returned by moonlight.
    Monday evening the Woodville folks gathered at Mr. Pollard's and passed the evening pleasantly with music and dancing. Another pleasant time is looked for tomorrow night when there will be another social party at the same place.
    The Alliance held a meeting Saturday in the upper room of the school house, to determine which they should build in this neighborhood, a flouring mill or a store. We believe that they finally decided to have a mill, but the location has not been decided on..
    Elder Haynes and Rev. Futrell held a protracted meeting in the new school building last week. There was quite a large audience each night. Monday
afternoon the ministers took some exercise by climbing Mt. Fielder to a considerable height and then rolling rocks down the mountainside.
Medford Mail, February 11, 1892, page 2


    The farmers have improved their time during this nice weather and have their seeding about finished.
    Woodville was full of drummers last week, and there was a fine display of goods at Jones and Otters' all week.
    Myra and Cora Bedford returned Tuesday evening from Jacksonville.
    Wm. Coker and family, from Medford, are visiting relatives here this week.
    Lizzie Schmidtlein returned home from Wimer Sunday, where she has spent a very pleasant week visiting.
    Rev. Reynold filled Mr. J. Milton's appointment and preached an interesting sermon to quite a large audience.
    W. E. Sherill, from near Wimer, spent Sunday in Woodville.
    The music given by Messrs. Humfreville and Fisher at the Pollard house was enjoyed by all who attended.
    W. R. Patterson left here Monday to join his family in California.
    Mrs. D. N. Birdsey and Mrs. W. V. Jones returned home from Jacksonville Sunday evening.
    L. Henderson has his new residence near town almost completed and will give a ball there Feb. 25.
    Miss N. A. Heard is visiting at her sister's, Mrs. J. F. Burkhardt's, near Wimer.
    Ed Schieffelin has returned here after making a flying trip to California.
    A few copies of the Oregon Observer (the new paper published at Grants Pass) found their way here last week. It seems to be quite a spicy little paper and will no doubt find many friends.
Medford Mail, February 18, 1892, page 2


    J. H. Whipple spent a day or two in Grants Pass last week.
    The Rev. B. T. Reynolds, who has been visiting here for some time, left for Henderson, Ore., last week.
    The new railroad bridge over Evans Creek is receiving a coat of red paint.
    Laura Breeding, who is now staying in Ashland, spent a few days visiting friends here this week.
    Mrs. M. Mathews is visiting her sister at Phoenix this week.
    R. B. Hamilton, a brother of Mrs. D. Bloomer, arrived here from Lincoln Nebraska last week on a visit.
    Mr. Carter has bought the organ that has been on trial at his house for some weeks past.
    Mrs. P. Henderson and her little son left for Portland Tuesday evening.
    George Bloomer, of Jacksonville, and his sister Julia, who is going to school there, spent a few days visiting at their fathers, D. Bloomer, and returned to Jacksonville Tuesday morning.
    Eugene Wakeman and wife, from Superior Wis., returned home last week, after spending a couple of weeks at Mr Wakeman's uncles near Wimer. Mr. Wakeman is a real estate agent, lately from Puget Sound.
    Ira Wakefield will speak on the Alliance question at the new school house March 3.
    S. E. Henderson and Delila Henderson were married Feb. 25, at the bride's home; Rev. J. L. Futrell officiating. Mr. Henderson and bride departed for Ashland the following afternoon.
    Mrs. C. W. Wilcox, who has been ill for some time, died Friday morning and was buried in the Woodville cemetery Sunday at 11 a. m. Quite a large crowd of friends were present at the burial. Rev. J. Milton read a chapter from the bible and made a few appropriate remarks at the grave. Mrs. Wilcox leaves a husband and nine children, six of whom were present.
Medford Mail, March 3, 1892, page 2


    Ed Farra is shipping quite an amount of grain.
    O. P. Randall went to Grants Pass on business Sunday.
    Mr. Jones has just purchased a new typewriter.
    A young gentleman and two young ladies from this place rode out to Rock Point Sunday afternoon.
    Mrs. Ed Schieffelin, from Oakland, Cal., arrived here Friday noon.
    M. B. Whipple and Clarence Stevens left the neighborhood last week. The former is teaching school on Williams Creek and the latter is working in the gold mines at Myrtle Creek.
    Several members of the Woodville literary society called on the society at Wimer last Saturday night.
    Saturday night everybody was awakened by what seemed to be an Indian war dance on Main Street, but it proved to be some of the boys trying to serenade someone, but we have been unable to find out who. The boys are all looking very innocent but from the number of old tin cans at Mr. Jones' we think some of them must understand the secret.
Medford Mail, March 17, 1892, page 2


    April Fool's Day passed off quietly at this place.
    Albert Whiteman, of Central Point, is visiting his parents near Woodville. Mrs. W. V. Jones is visiting her mother, Mrs. D. Birdsey, at Bolt.
    Rev. Futrell was able to fill his appointment here Saturday night and Sunday.
    M. Mathews and B. F. Carter went to Jacksonville on business Monday.
    Mrs. A. L. Neil, from near Ashland, arrived here Friday evening, and is visiting friends here and at Grants Pass.
    Ed. Temple, of Medford, was in town Friday, soliciting orders for tombstones.
    Mrs. J. Whiteman was quite ill last week but is now able to be taken to Grants Pass for treatment.
    Simon Simpkins, who has been mining on Jumpoff Joe. is spending a few days at home.
    Miss Jennie Umans, of Ashland, has returned home after spending a pleasant week visiting Mary Henderson.
    Chas. Hill is putting up a new picket fence around his yard.
    Prof. L. L. Freeman spent Sunday in the upper valley.
    There has been some frost this spring, but the farmers predict an abundance of fruit.
    Mrs. A. T. Neil and her niece, Anna McHugh, went to Grants Pass Tuesday evening.
    M. B. Whipple is conducting a successful term of school on Williams Creek, and reports an average attendance of 35 scholars.
    Prof. B. R. Stevens, who has been attending school at Monmouth for the past four months, is now at home.
    Mr. Schieffelin's team ran away one day last week. The wagon was overturned and M. S. was bruised some, but is now able to walk around but is unable to work.
Medford Mail, April 7, 1892, page 2


    EDITOR SOUTHERN OREGON MAIL:--Woodville Alliance, No. 212, is in a flourishing condition. At our last meeting it was decided to introduce more literary work in addition to our regular exercises. It is hoped that by so doing the Alliance will become more interesting and attractive to the young men and women. We want the people to consider it a pleasure as well as a duty to attend these meetings. At the same time, we want to arouse them to a realizing sense of the great responsibility resting upon us all as citizens of our government. When we stop and take an unprejudiced view of the governmental situation of affairs we can see plainly that certain great changes must be made, and who but the people are to produce these revolutions?
    At our next meeting, amongst our other exercises we intend to discuss the silver question. Let each member come prepared to offer something in the way of information in regard to this question which will continue to agitate the minds of the people throughout the presidential campaign.
    The Alliance meets the first and third Saturday rights of the month. The People's Party club holds its next meeting Saturday night, April 30th, and then its regular time of meeting will be the second and fourth Saturday night of each month.
    The club is constantly growing in numbers and will poll a large vote here at the coming election. We are looking forward with considerable anticipation to Gen. Weaver's speech, at Grants Pass, May 11th. A large delegation will go from this place.
Southern Oregon Mail, April 22, 1892, page 2


    The carpenters have finished the addition to Mr. Jones' store.
    We believe our little town was not represented at the circus.
    Prof. B. R. Stevens commenced teaching in the Scott district Monday.
    M. B. Whipple is spending a few days visiting his friends in Woodville.
    Mrs. Jas. Savage's brother, Capt. John McKenzie, arrived here from Illinois last week.
    M. M. Scott and wife are now living at Glendale. Mr. Scott is working on the railroad there.
    Ed Farras returned home this week, after helping drive his herd of cattle across the mountains..
    Lincoln Savage returned to Grants Pass Sunday evening, after spending Saturday and Sunday at home.
    Pearl Doty, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Gilbertson, returned to his home at Eugene last week.
    Mr. Jones' little boy is sick, but it is nothing but a sore mouth, in place of the scarlet fever, as was reported.
    The little girl of J. Whites, who has been sick with the whooping cough, is now able to run about, but their baby is now very low.
    Mrs. Ed Schieffelin started for Oakland, Cal., Tuesday, but we hear that she intends to return soon, accompanied by some of her friends.
    Prof. L. L. Freeman, and Miss Stewart, teachers of the Woodville and Mathews schools, spent Saturday and Sunday in the upper valley.
    Jay Schieffelin arrived here from Portland, one day last week. He spent a few days at the Pollard house, then started on a prospecting tour with Ed Schieffelin.
    Last Thursday evening, the young people were invited to Mr. Schmidtlein's to celebrate the birthday of their daughter, Miss Lizzie Schmidtlein. Quite a crowd assembled, and a very pleasant evening was passed with music, games etc. At 12 o'clock refreshments were passed around, after which a few games were played, and the company started for home. Miss Lizzie was presented with quite a number of handsome articles and all joined in wishing her many happy returns of the day. Those present were: Misses Rena Pyburn, Elma Witt, Anna Hill, Clarabel Stevens, Mattie Magerle, Cora Bedford, Willie McElory, Sarah Magerle and Anna McHugh; Messrs. Jas. Whipple, B. R. Stevens, Everett Sherrill, Geo. Magerle, Earnest Whiteman, Chas. Hill, Hugh Stevens, Will Haymond, Dan Magerle, Merton Stevens, Vernon Hogan and Oscar Simpkins. We wish to congratulate the boys for their straight driving, as most of them succeeded in taking a generous piece off the gate post as they drove in to the yard.
Southern Oregon Mail, Medford, April 29, 1892, page 2


Editor Southern Oregon Mail:
    Last Friday morning as F. M. Parker was going for a load of timber, riding on the running gears of the wagon, on the public road on Wards Creek, he had the misfortune to come in contact with a stump, which threw him from the wagon, breaking one bone of the leg and dislocating the ankle. A doctor was summoned as soon as possible, but notwithstanding the care of the doctor, he will probably be confined to the house for many weeks. His work on the farm is in such shape that it is absolutely necessary that a man be employed and kept to work for at least one month. Now, Bro. Parker has a large family of small children and is not financially able to stand this misfortune alone. He is a member of the Alliance in good standing, and we believe that this is another good opportunity to show the strength of our Alliance by rendering some assistance in his misfortune. A special meeting of the Woodville Alliance was called Saturday night and all donated quite liberally, but not a sufficient amount was raised to defray all the expenses. It was resolved to appeal to the other sub-Alliances of Jackson County through the Mail to take some action at their next meeting toward contributing something to our unfortunate brother. A committee of three, consisting of G. F. Schmidtlein, J. H. Breeding and J. D. Wimer, were appointed to receive contributions and to see that they are properly applied. Any remittances made to chairman of this committee, who is also treasurer of our lodge, will be duly acknowledged and receipted for.
Southern Oregon Mail, Medford, June 3, 1892, page 2


    Mrs. Annie Bell returned to Grants Pass Monday evening, after spending a couple of weeks visiting near Wimer.
    Quite a crowd of young folks passed through Woodville Sunday on their way to the sulfur springs, where they had a picnic.
    Mrs. J. Schieffelin intended to start for Portland Monday evening, but hearing of the wreck at Grave Creek, she concluded to wait until Tuesday.
    Most all of the young people and some of the old ones from Woodville went to the candidates' ball at Gold Hill, and what didn't go there went to the dance at the Scott school house.
    The Schieffelin Bros. started for the head of the Umpqua River Tuesday morning with the intention of taking their team and wagon as far as it was possible, and then pack their things the rest of the way.
    Wm. Harrison of Grants Pass took breakfast at the Pollard house Sunday morning and then went to visit friends a few miles above town.
    James Whipple, Jr., started for Applegate Tuesday intending to visit his brother's school at that place, and return home with him, as his school is out this week.
    The election passed off very quietly at this place until after the votes were counted, then, although it was after 11 p.m., the town was awakened by a terrific explosion. The people's party gained the day and gave vent to their feelings by cheers and blasts of giant powder.
    One day last week Will Bloomer, while cleaning a revolver that he supposed to be unloaded, but was not, accidentally shot a younger brother in the leg, but caused nothing but a slight flesh wound. A few days afterward George Scott and John Brownsworth were cleaning a revolver, which went off, shooting George through the hand. The bullet then passed through John's coat, but did no other damage.
    J. Woods and Simon Simpkins set out early Tuesday morning for Jacksonville, taking the poll books with them. We suppose they arrived there safely, as Mr, Woods has returned.
Southern Oregon Mail, Medford, June 10, 1892, page 3


    J. Shearer, of Grants Pass, paid Woodville a call Tuesday.
    Miss Ida Sherrill, of Wimer, is visiting Mary Henderson, near town.
    Mrs. W. V. Jones spent Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives at Bolt.
    Mrs. M. Holland [and] Miss Dora Bennett, of Gold Hill, paid Woodville a short call Tuesday.
    Mr. J. Woods spent a few days last week in fishing up Rogue River, but reports that he had very poor luck.
    The friends of S. C. Sherrill have been expecting him to return home from Paisley for the past week or two, but he has not arrived yet.
    Rev. E. E. Phipps arrived here from Medford Monday evening. We believe he intends to spend a few days visiting old friends at this place.
    Ed. Burkhardt arrived here from Des Moines, Ia., Monday evening. He intends to spend the summer with his uncle, J. F. Burkhardt, of Wimer, Ore.
    The band of "horribles" are on the war path this week. They have been doing a great deal of practicing, and the celebration would not be complete without them.
    D. N. Bloomer and family started for Eugene Monday morning. It was their intention to start sooner but Mrs. Bloomer and Miss Terice have both been quite sick, which delayed them.
    Dick Schieffelin returned to his home in Los Angeles last week. He was in very poor health, and his brother Ed. accompanied him as far as San Francisco, where he was so much better that Ed. came back to Woodville.
    A bell was hung in the belfry of the school house Monday, which improves the looks of the building very much. Mr. Jones kindly gave his percentage as school clerk for a bell, and no one knew one had been bought until they heard it ringing in the evening.
Southern Oregon Mail, Medford, July 1, 1892, page 2


    Mrs. A. Henderson and daughter Mary went down to Grants Pass Sunday evening.
    Mrs. J. Kneeland left here on the evening train Sunday, bound for Grants Pass, we believe.
    A little daughter of G. F. Schmidtlein has been quite sick for some weeks past, but is much better now.
    Quite a crowd went from here to the camp meeting Sunday morning, returning Sunday evening after the dedication of the tabernacle.
    Mrs. Phillip Simpkins is very low at present. Dr. De Puy, of Grants Pass, was sent for Tuesday, and afterward Dr. Geary, of Medford.
    Wm. Colvig passed through Woodville Monday evening on his way to Portland. He was joined here by two of his daughters, who accompanied him.
    W. V. Jones and family and Mrs. D. Birdsey went up to Colestin Sunday. They brought home some soda water and say they enjoyed themselves hugely.
    Mr. McHonney, the Woodville blacksmith, went down to Grants Pass Friday evening and was married. The boys are waiting for him to bring his wife here so that they can charivari them.
    J. McKinney, who has been quite sick for the past week, was taken to Medford Monday to be treated by Dr. Geary. Simon Simpkins accompanied him, and reports that he stood the trip very well and has hopes for his recovery.
Southern Oregon Mail, Medford, July 22, 1892, page 3


Editor Southern Oregon Mail:
    A few words in regard to our present county board. It is still plain to be seen that the Jacksonville ring is not dead yet. Mr. F. M. Parker some time ago came in contact with a stump in the county road. It threw him from the running gear of his wagon, dislocated his ankle and cracked one bone. He called in the Gold Hill doctor, who made three trips and charged him the sum of $60. It is well known here that the supervisor was requested last spring to cut the stumps out of the road, and he refused to do it. So one of his men left him and went back and cut stumps until he had worked his time out, and the rest of the stumps were left in the middle of the road; and these were the stumps that crippled Mr. Parker. He was confined to his house for over a month, and being a man with a large family, his neighbors advised him to get up a petition and present it to the county board and see what they would do for him. The leading taxpayers of this precinct signed the petition. Some of which are: J. H. Breeding, Wm. Harper, G. F. Schmidtlein, W. V. Jones, John Woods, A. C. Spear, J. W. Robinson, Isaac Simpkins and a great many more names. This petition was presented to the county board at the last board meeting and not a cent would they allow him, so it is plain to be seen while a man lives in Jacksonville and belongs to the ring, they will raise his salary $100, but let a poor man come in from the country, they will say, "We do not know you, for you do not belong to the ring." But it is a long lane that has no turn, and justice will yet prevail.
    Later--As Mr. Parker was going to Woodville with a load of wood his wagon wheel broke and threw him from the wagon and hurt his ankle again and he suffered considerable pain Saturday and Sunday.
Woodville, Aug, 15, 1892.
Southern Oregon Mail, Medford, August 26, 1892, page 2


    W. C. Edwards of Grants Pass addressed the people of Woodville on Saturday night, Sept 10th. He made a noble speech and a good many converts for the People's Party from both of the old parties. We have a People's Party club here. The officers are, G. F. Schmidtlein, Pres.; Chas. Hill, Sec.; W. G. Breeding. We have fifteen members in our own club and a great many more that are for Weaver and Field. This and Pleasant Creek is solid for the People's Party.
Southern Oregon Mail, Medford, September 23, 1892, page 2


    Farmers are very busy--if anyone should ask you.
    Work on the Phantom mine has been postponed for a while.
    Mrs. W. V. Jones, who has been visiting her mother, returned Sunday.
    Revs. Coleman and Crook held quarterly communion service here, Sunday.
    W. V. Jones, our popular merchant, made a flying visit to Grants Pass, Tuesday evening.
    The Home Stake Mining Co., of which A. J. Stanley is an owner, are taking out some rich ore.
    S. Simpkins has returned from his trip to Jumpoff Joe, where he has an interest in a quartz ledge.
    Profs. B. R. Stevens and Sam Sherrill returned from Phoenix this evening where they have been teaching school.
    Mrs. Ed. Schieffelin, who has been paying friends here a visit, will leave in the morning for her home in Alameda, Calif.
    Quite a number of the young people of this vicinity gathered at the residence of E. Stevens one evening last week bent on having a good time. Judging from the amount of noise made, and the number of oyster cans opened, we verily believe they had it. The fun was kept up till the "wee sma' hours."
    Quite a surprising event took place here this evening in the form of a double wedding, Squire Simpkins officiating. G. J. Tycer and Miss Mattie Magerle, and Frank Gilmore and Miss Hattie Gilmore, were the principal parties. Their numerous friends wish them a long and prosperous life.
    Jas. Burns, who is well known in this section, both in mining and social circles, met with a serious, if not fatal accident, while engaged in piping on Louse Creek, on Monday evening. He had rolled several boulders out from under the bank and was in the act of rolling out another, when the bank gave way. Jimmy saw it and started to run, but it was too late. A huge mass of earth and stones caught him by the legs, throwing him violently to the ground, breaking one leg and his lower jaw, besides fracturing his skull and bruising him up generally. He was taken to Grants Pass, where he lies in a critical condition.
Medford Mail, March 31, 1893, page 5


    Robert Bybee is in this section, looking for cattle which he lost a few weeks since.
    William Bybee passed through town Friday, on his way to his "springs" on Evans Creek.
    J. J. Holcomb, R. F. Dramen and Charles Hatch, of the Jumpoff Joe mines, came out a few days ago.
    Ed Schieffelin left Thursday morning for Alameda, where he will stop a few days before starting for the World's Fair.
    Fannie Presley, who has been at home for a few days, has returned to her studies at St. Mary's Academy in Jacksonville.
    John Ross and Jean Howell are hauling lumber for W. J. Stanley's boarding house, which will be erected at this place in the near future.
    The residence of Charles White was burned to the ground, together with all its contents on Thursday, April 13. One of the children, a boy about 6 years old, was in bed asleep, and was burned to death before he could be rescued. The two older boys had made a fire and were at the barn doing chores. A spark caught some carpet rags which were drying. The hired girl was the first to notice it, and after being driven out by the flames she aroused Mr. and Mrs. White. Chas. endeavored to extinguish the flames but was driven back. In retreating he left the door open, and the bedroom was soon a mass of flames. They managed to escape with one child through a window. Mrs. White returned for the other one, and after being almost fatally burned about the face and hands she thought she saw the child outside, and she escaped. A prospector, whose name we did not learn, wrapped a blanket around his head and made a heroic effort to save the child, but he, too, was driven back, and being knocked down by the fire, was compelled to crawl to the window and escape. The remains were buried at Rock Point, where a large crowd of friends followed to see the last sad rites performed. 
Medford Mail, April 21, 1893, page 2


    Business is lively.
    Jas. Hurd, from Forest Creek, is in town.
    J. W. Robinson, the Wimer merchant, was down not long since.
    Wm. Bybee passed through town yesterday on his way to the springs.
    John Ross and Jean Howell are doing the carpenter work on our new hotel.
    Medford climate seems to agree with teachers, for all seem to have enjoyed themselves at the Institute.
    Prof. B. R. Stevens, of this place, is teaching school up the creek about five miles, and has a large attendance.
    Chas. Williams, of Pleasant Creek, called a few days ago and informed us that the gold fever is still spreading.
    The Central Point amateurs will give an entertainment here on Friday evening, May 12th, to be followed by a social dance. A good time is looked for.
Medford Mail, May 12, 1893, page 1


    Strawberries--and fine ones too--are plentiful.
    Supt. C. S. Price visited our school last week.
    Mr. and Mrs. Birdsey, of Bolt, were over Sunday.
    Jas. Burns left Tuesday evening for Grants Pass on business.
    D. L. Wilson, of Evans Creek, was in town Monday on business.
    Prospectors from all parts of the state are arriving almost daily, bound for Jumpoff Joe.
    Ed. Schieffelin has returned from Chicago and is again working the Phantom mine on Foots Creek.
    Fannie Presley has returned home from Jacksonville, where she has been attending St. Mary's Academy.
    Mrs. R. M. Presley, of Bybee Springs, was down Sunday. She is prepared to receive guests at any time.
    The quartz mill of this place is in operation and good results are looked for as the ore comes from the Stanley & Shaffer mine.
    Jas. Boms, W. F. Shaffer and W. McClure took in Gold Hill Sunday. They returned without getting seriously hurt, we are glad to hear.
    Squire Simpkins has returned from Jumpoff Joe, where he has been developing his ledge. He reports everything booming in that section.
    Prof. J. B. Sydenstricker and Jos. Donegan, of Sams Valley, passed through Monday on their way to Clackamas County to sell flour bins.
    We noticed Prof. Rigby, of the Medford Business College, passing through town Friday evening on his way up Evans Creek. He returned Saturday.
    Mr. Fred. Miller and Miss Laura Savage were united in the holy bonds of matrimony last Sunday at the residence of the bride's parents. Their many friends wish them joy.
`The ladies of this place gave a strawberry festival last Saturday evening for the purpose of fencing the cemetery. It proved quite a success both socially and financially, the receipts being nearly forty dollars, and having a large crowd. Everyone went home happy and perfectly satisfied with the supper. 
Medford Mail, June 23, 1893, page 4


    A pleasant social event occurred on Oct. 18th, at the residence of Mr. Byron R. Moore, near Woodville, the occasion being the marriage of Mr. Chas. Smith and Miss Maggie May Moore.. The ceremonies were pronounced by Elder G. P. Grant, pastor of the Christian Church at Medford. A number of invited guests were present, all being immediate friends or relatives of the family. The bride and groom are both highly respected, and the expressions of esteem in the shape of presents were numerous. The following list comprises the same:
    Mr. and Mrs. Moore, set of dishes and bedding; Miss Lizzie Moore, bureau set and meat platter; Miss Nellie Moore, tinware; Chas. Moore, two silk handkerchiefs; Grandma Keen, wash bowl and pitcher; Miss Anna Hill, pair of vases; Chas. Hatch, castor; Mr. and Mrs. Abe Axtell, set of glass sauce dishes; Misses Stella and Louie Axtell, pepper and salt set; Mr. and Mrs. Sam. Axtell, dozen napkins; Mrs. Henderson, glass water set; Mrs. Ruble, plush photograph holder; Miss May Henderson and Mr. Jorgenson, cake with initials of bride and groom; Mrs. Jones, glass set: Mr. Jones, parlor lamp; Mr. Luther Schmucker, pair of turkish towels.
Medford Mail, November 3, 1893, page 2


    News reached this place Wednesday morning to the effect that a fatal shooting affair occurred Tuesday night down on Evans Creek, this county, and a few miles out from Woodville.
    The particulars of the affray were only very meagerly learned by our informant, but in substance are like this: Stephen Beard and a brother, whose name we could not learn, were over at Grants Pass Tuesday and while there imbibed too freely in liquid refreshments and upon returning to Stephen's home near Woodville they began a quarrel between themselves which culminated in the fatal shooting of the brother by Stephen upon their arrival at the latter's home. The brother which was killed had but recently returned from a two-years' absence in the East, and it was to commemorate the event that they indulged in the flowing bowl. An inquest was held Thursday, but we are unable to learn the result as we go to press. It is, however, more than probable that Stephen will be arrested and held to await the action of the grand jury.
Medford Mail, November 24, 1893, page 3


    Lee Cox spent the holidays with the home folks.
    We wish the Mail a happy, prosperous new year.
    David Ball and family are visiting relatives and friends at Eagle Point.
    J. E. Cox recently purchased a fine piano for his daughters, Misses Bertha and Hattie.
    Miss Madge Owings is spending the week with her grandmother, Mrs. A. Brown, and visiting relatives here.
    Mat Scott and family spent several days in Grants Pass last week. We are glad to say that their infant son has entirely recovered from his serious illness.
    Benj. F. Morgan, wife and sister-in-law, of Ashland, attended the funeral of Mr. Morgan's father here on Tuesday of last week.
    G. W Owings was up from the Dry Diggings dam Sunday. He reported the dam in a condition to stand any ordinary high water. There is only a small crew working now, as the roads are not in a condition for hauling the heavy timbers.
    Died--Near Woodville, Oregon, December 29, 1902, B. F. Morgan, aged sixty-nine years, nine months and twelve days. Mr. Morgan was one of California's gold seekers. He came to Jackson County in the '60s, and for a number of years resided near Phoenix and engaged in farming with his brother-in-law, Rev. Jos. Ritter. Of late years he had resided near Wilderville, Josephine County, where he farmed and raised stock. Mr. Morgan was an honorable, upright, Christian man, true to his friends and liberal with the poor. He was a member of the Baptist church, and also of the I.O.O.F. lodge. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Joel Milton at the home of Mr. Morgan's brother-in-law, Rev. A. Brown. Deceased leaves a son, B. F. Morgan, of Ashland, a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Sharp, of Tangent, Oregon, a sister, Mrs. A. Brown, of Woodville, and three nieces and one nephew, besides a host of friends, to mourn their loss, which was his gain, as he died rejoicing in the Lord.
Medford Mail, January 9, 1903, page 5


    Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Beers made a trip to Grants Pass Wednesday.
    Born--On February 8, 1903, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Milton, a daughter.
    N. D. Young, of Sykes Creek, left on Friday evening's train for Salem upon business.
    Little Joe Burkhardt, who recently had his leg broken, is improving slowly.
    Joshua Neathamer is seriously ill with the Manila itch [mild smallpox], which has settled in his eyes.
    Walter Bucannon, of Cottage Grove, is here on a visit to his uncle, C. R. Bernhardt. Mr. Bucannon is an ex-soldier, lately from the Philippines.
    Mrs. I. C. Dodge and daughter, Mrs. Blaine Klum, came down from Ashland Saturday, the former to join her husband, who has bought a farm near Woodville. They will make this their home. Mrs. Klum returned to her home in Ashland one day this week.
    Died--At her home on Evans Creek, February 3, 1903, Mrs. Wm. Hillis, nee Miss Emma Brooks, of Brooks, Or., aged twenty-six years. The remains were interred in Woodville cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Shields, and many relatives and friends were in attendance.
    Died--At his home in Woodville, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1903, Amos. K Sanborn, aged sixty-four years, three months and four days. Mr. Sanborn was born near Montreal, Canada, Oct. 30, 1839. From there he moved to Wisconsin, and was there married to Miss Catherine Drake. They moved to Iowa In July, 1877, thence to South Dakota in 1880, and from there to Oregon in 1901. Deceased leaves a wife, two sons and one daughter to mourn his loss. During the short time be has been with us he has won many friends, who sympathize with the bereaved wife and children.
    E. G. Borden came in Friday evening from the Hammersley mines He reports six to eight feet of snow on upper Jumpoff Joe and very cold, the thermometer registering ten to twelve degrees below zero. He has a crew of men doing prospect work on the mine. They have found the ledge four to six feet wide with ore that will mill $50 to $60 per ton free milling. Mr. Border expects to have people of capital invest with him in the near future to open and develop this property. It will be remembered this property has been in litigation for several years past, which at one time was very rich and turned out $30,000 to $40,000 in less than two years development.
Medford Mail, February 13, 1903, page 3


    G. W. Lance and wife were here on a visit Sunday.
    Fred Dodge, of Ashland, is here on a visit to his parents.
    Valentines have been all the rage in Woodville for the past two weeks.
    Oliver Shoemaker is engaged in painting the residence and store of W. V. Jones.
    Mrs. Ball entertained a number of her friends at her home one evening last week.
    The Rufley & Sanborn shingle mill is progressing nicely. They are expecting the machinery every day.
    E. D. Thompson, the Wimer merchant, left on the morning train Monday for the upper valley on business.
    Master Willard Owings is here on a visit to his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Brown. Grandpa Brown is not as well as usual.
    Mrs. J. E. Cox and family entertained a number of their friends last Sunday evening. A delightful evening was spent by all.
    Mr. Moore and wife and two sons have been very sick Mr. Moore. and sons are much better and able to be out, but Mrs. Moore is still very ill.
    E. C. DeArmond & Son have been here looking for a sawmill site. If they can contract for a body of timber they will move their large sawmill here. We hope they may succeed.
    A. C. Howland is out from the Cook & Howland mines on Jumpoff Joe. He says all the mines in that locality are running with an abundance of water, although the snow on the hillsides is now a frozen mass of ice.
    C. E. Wikstrom, of Pleasant Creek, was in Woodville Saturday, getting supplies for his mines. He is ready to commence piping again. He has had considerable interruption on account of slides in his water ditches, caused by the heavy snow and rains. He expects a long run.
Medford Mail, February 20, 1903, page 5


    Fred Minthorn left for Wolf Creek Friday evening, to be gone for some time.
    J. H Bagley and wife were at Grants Pass last Sunday, returning home Monday.
    W. I. Vawter, attorney from Medford,,was here Sunday on professional business.
    O. P. Shoemaker left on Monday morning's train for Grants Pass, to be gone a short time.
    George Beers and wife left Saturday for Hilt, Calif., where they go to live indefinitely.
    Marion Lance, one of Foots Creek's leading miners, was visiting friends at Woodville Sunday.
    Walter Van Order, Wm. Pyburn and David Jones were in Grants Pass Tuesday on business.
    Mr. Scott, section foreman at Glendale, [who] has been visiting his parents on Evans Creek, returned home Sunday evening.
    Mrs. A. Reed, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. H. Whipple, since last fall, left on Monday evening's train for her home in Michigan.
    A party of gentlemen from Nebraska came here this week looking for timber land. They went up Pleasant Creek about fifteen miles, but on account of the deep snow they were compelled to abandon their expedition for the present which they will renew at a later date.
Medford Mail, March 6, 1903, page 5


    Little Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John White, who has been very ill, is much better.
    W. S. Jones, the Woodville merchant, is on the sick list this week, having an attack of la grippe.
    Mrs. J. E. Cox, and daughter Miss Addie, and David Jones made a business trip to Grants Pass Friday.
    Mrs. Thrasher, who has been visiting with her mother, Mrs. S. K. Sanborn, for the past month, left for her home Saturday.
    We are pleased to learn that Charles Hatch, who has been having a severe attack of rheumatism, is very much improved.
    Mr. Dodge, and son Fred, of Woodville, made a business trip to Ashland, where Mr. Dodge went to purchase a team and wagon for his farm at this place.
Medford Mail, March 13, 1903, page 5


    W. E. Ruefly went to Grants Puss on business Wednesday morning.
    Sam Mathis went to Grants Pass on business, to be gone for a few days.
    Mrs. Geo. A. Elderton, daughter and baby, left Sunday evening for Seattle.
    Geo. H. Pease, of Grave Creek, has been here on business getting supplies.
    Mrs. Alex. Armstrong came here from Gold Hill on a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Perdue.
    Miss Myrtle Morse, who has been visiting her sister at Sheridan, returned home this week.
    Miss Mary Perdue, who has been stopping at Portland, came home. to visit with her parents.
    Harry H. Cannon, of S.O. Marble Works, has been canvassing this community with much success.
    The Ruefly and Sanborn Shingle Mill has arrived. It is a first-class mill and will be in running order in a few days.
    Mrs. J. Pitman had a stroke of paralysis Monday and Dr. Moore, of Grants Pass, was phoned for. She is now much improved.
    Joseph B. Meyertholen arrived last week from Baker City and has been getting supplies out to his mine to commence operation.
    W. A. Hall, manager and superintendent of the Free Gold Mining Company, arrived this week from Seattle and is making the necessary preparations for opening the company's mine near Woodville.
    Luey Sivers hauled several tons of onions to Grants Pass this week The onion market is well supplied with choice onions at a very low price, the lowest that the onion market has ever been in this county.
    Messrs. Wolters, Pracht and Smith brothers are hauling the machinery for their large saw mill No. 2 to their place of location five miles up Evans Creek. They are going to have an early start this year and make a long run.
    Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Gorsline, of Medford, arrived in Woodville yesterday to visit their daughter, Mrs. J. E. Cox. They have been visiting their daughter and family at Prescott, Wash., for the past few months. They stopped at Salem on their way home to visit Mr. Gorsline's brother, Mr. Wm. Gorsline.
    Mr. David Ball has been having an attack of la grippe.
    Fred Colvig, of Grants, Pass spent Sunday in Woodville.
    Rufley and Sanborn have the new shingle mill almost ready to operate.
    A. J. Wate, who has been investing in supplies, returned to Jumpoff Joe Friday.
    Mrs. Bessie Randall is quite low with pneumonia. We hope for her speedy recovery.
    Mrs. John White went to Grants Pass last week to visit her mother, Mrs. Edward Dyer.
    We are all glad to see little Joe Burkhardt, who had his leg broken, able to be out again.
    S. Mathis has been having a severe attack of neuralgia. He left for Gold Hill Monday for medical treatment.
    Orien Thompson has quit mining for the present, and has gone to Ashland to resume his position as brakeman, running between Ashland and Dunsmuir.
    C. E. Wikstrom, who has been here from his Pleasant Creek mines, displayed a nice lot of nuggets. He is getting away with a large amount of gravel, and will make a big run.
Medford Mail, March 20, 1903, page 5


    T. D. Reed and family have moved from Ashland to Woodville.
    Miss Dollie Badger, of Ashland, opened her spring term of school Monday.
    Thos. Owens, of Galice, has been visiting his mother, Mrs. Nancy Carter, on Pleasant Creek.
    Miss Mabel Schindler, who has been having a siege of the smallpox, is able to be out again.
    Died--March 22nd, Bessie Ethel, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Milton; aged six weeks.
    J. E Johnston and family, who have been living on Grave Creek, are now residents of Medford.
    Miss Bertha Cox went to Ashland one day last week, where she expects to remain during the summer.
    There are two new cases of smallpox reported in this vicinity, the victims being Mrs. Chas. Hatch and Fred Witt.
    Mr. and Mrs. James Bagley, and son, Loren, of Greene, Oregon, who have been visiting with Mrs. Bagley's father, Mr. J. E. Cox and family, of Woodville, returned home Sunday.
    N. D. Young left for Salem Monday to bring his son George home, who will be reprieved by the governor. He has been an inmate of the hospital for some time, and for this reason will be reprieved.
Medford Mail, March 27, 1903, page 3


    Mrs. Lillie Wright, of Klamath County, was called to Woodville to
attend her mother, Mrs. Bessie Randall, who is seriously ill with pneumonia.
    Mr. and Mrs. Brown, of Woodville, are visiting friends on Williams Creek.
    Charles Gorsline, a Medford lumberman, has been visiting his sister, Mrs. I. E. Cox and family, of this place, returning home Sunday,
    Miss Hattie and Walter Van Order and Lee Cox were visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Gorsline, of Medford, for a few days last week.
    J. E. Cox, wife and daughter Hattie were among the many guests at the dedication of Masonic Hall in Grants Pass Tuesday evening of last week. They report it a grand affair, and it was highly enjoyed by all present.
    Died--At his home in Woodville, March 27th, John Woods, of heart failure. He had been having an attack of la grippe, but was not confined to his bed but one day, having died very suddenly. Interment took place in Jacksonville cemetery. He was a pioneer resident of this place, Woodville being named after him, and will be sadly missed by his many friends at this place.
Medford Mail, April 10, 1903, page 5


    Born--April 12th to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bagley, a daughter.
    Misses Addie Jones and Hattie Van Order made a trip to Gold Hill Tuesday.
    Walter Van Order, who has been at Dunsmuir painting, returned home Sunday quite ill with cold.
    Chas. Hamilton, who has been in this vicinity for some time, has returned to his home at Myrtle Creek.
    Mrs. C. L. Loomis, of Ashland, and two children, arrived Saturday on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Dodge.
    Mrs. T. K. Roberts arrived from Los Angeles, Calif., on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bedford, last week. Mr. Roberts is likewise en route.
    Mrs. M. Burkhardt took her little son Joe to Grants Pass and had his broken limb set in plaster of Paris. The boy is getting along splendidly, under the skillful care of Dr. Love.
    Timber locators are still coming on every train that arrives. We should judge that poor Uncle 8am will shortly be without a place to rest his aching head, without it is
in the lap of his land-grabbers.
    W. E. Hall, superintendent and manager of the Free Gold Mining Co., left Monday for Seattle, Wash. After giving the Home Stake mine a thorough test, which this company purchased, Mr. Hall is well satisfied with the mine and will now get the required machinery to open and develop this property.
Medford Mail, April 17, 1903, page 3


    Fishing seems to be the rage in Woodville at present.
    Mr. and Mrs. Ketchem and son, Howard, were visiting friends in this vicinity Tuesday.
    Albert Cox returned home from Gold Hill Sunday, where he has been working on the section.
    Mrs. Hatch and daughter, from the East, are here visiting their son and brother, Charley Hatch, and family.
    Harvey Kenworthy and wife, of Santa Rosa, are here visiting Mrs. Kenworthy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John White.
    Engineer McCarthy and Mr. Elliot of Ashland and Robert Jones of Eagle Point, our former school teacher, were the guest of J. E. Cox and family Tuesday evening.
    Died--April 25th, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bagley, aged 12 days. The sympathy of friends are with the parents in this their sad bereavement. Funeral services, were conducted by Rev. Milton.
    Mr. Olson, foreman, and Oliver Shoemaker, of the R.R. painting crew, were the guests of J. E. Cox and family Sunday. Walter Van Order accompanied them on their return to Medford to resume their work on the line.
Medford Mail, May 1, 1903, page 3


    D. E. Neathamer was in Woodville doing business on Tuesday.
    David Ball made a business trip to Medford,. returning home Monday.
    Frank Colvig, of Grants Pass, visited friends in Woodville Sunday.
    Charles Gorsline, of Medford, visited relatives in Woodville Wednesday evening.
    We are sorry to report the serious illness of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Thrasher.
    Mrs. J. E. Cox and sons, Albert and Earl, visited the parents of Mrs. Cox in Medford Friday and Saturday.
    C. E. Sams started last week for North Dakota, to dispose of his property and return to stay. He will be back within a month.
    The machinery for the DeArmond & Son's sawmill arrived this week, also a new edger and other machinery for the Welter, Pracht & Smith Bros. sawmill.
    Mrs. C. S. Birdsey, of Bolt, was visiting her son-in-law W. V. Jones and family; she was accompanied by her daughter-in-law Mrs. V. W. Birdsey.
    I. E. Dodge left for a visit to Ashland for a few days. He has been laid up with a severe cold. Mrs. Dodge left a few days before with her daughter, Mrs. Loomis.
    Thos. H. B. Taylor and wife, who left Oregon for California last winter, returned last Saturday. They stopped at several different places in Southern California. Mr. Taylor, who has been having very poor health, is much improved.
    Henery Laws and wife were at Grants Pass Monday. They have disposed of their farm on Evans Creek, for twice what they paid for it eight years ago. The sale was negotiated by J. W. Griffiths, real estate agent, of Grants Pass. They feel highly pleased over the deal.
Medford Mail, May 8, 1903, page 3


    We are glad to report that Mrs. J. H. Bagley, who has been quite ill, is improving.
    Fred Pracht made a trip to Grants Pass, Wednesday to get repairs for the mill.
    The machinery for the DeArmond sawmill has arrived, and their mill will in a few days be turning out lumber.
    Mr. and Mrs. Gorsline and family visited Mr. Gorsline's sister, Mrs. J. E. Cox, Friday. They were on their way to Medford.
    Henry Jones, late of Montague, Calif., who last fall purchased the T. H. B. Taylor ranch on Evans Creek, has very mysteriously disappeared.
    Mrs. Jane Moon, of Gold Hill, visited relatives in Woodville for a few days last week. She stayed with her niece, Hattie Van Order, while Mr. and Mrs. Cox went to Roseburg.
    Walter Pracht & Schmidt Bros. sawmill has been running on full time until the latter part of last week, when they broke some of the machinery, which caused them to shut down.
    Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cox, accompanied by their son, Earl, made a business trip to Roseburg, and paid their daughter, Mrs. J. Bagley, of Greens Station, a visit, Saturday and Sunday.
    George Ziders made a flying trip to Jacksonville, Saturday, on business. He went to Medford on Sat. night's train and walked to Jacksonville the next morning. He returned to Woodville Sunday with a broad simile on his face, so we suppose his business trip was a success.
    An insane man by the name of Stillman made his appearance in Woodville one evening during the week which caused quite an excitement in our quiet village. He imagined he was Adam and was in the Garden of Eden. He went to the home of B. F. Carter, arriving there after night, and said that he was looking for Eve. Squire Osborn brought him to Jacksonville where he was adjudged insane and sent to the Asylum at Salem.
    Burglars visited our town on Thursday night of last week. H. T. Hart was awakened about one o'clock by the crashing of glass. He arose but on seeing nothing he decided it was a cat making the noise and went back to bed; however next morning it was found that the would-be thieves had put syrup on a newspaper and pasted it onto the window glass, then they broke the glass that they had put the paper over then reaching through the hole they had removed the stick which held the window fast. Mr. Hart thinks his making a noise and lighting a light when he heard the noise caused them to leave with out getting anything.
    Hurrah, for Woodville! The people of Woodville and vicinity had quite a pleasant surprise Wednesday evening when the presidential train went through our city. About two hundred people congregated at the depot to see the President's train, when to their surprise the engine which was to help the train to Glendale instead of hooking on at Grants Pass as was supposed it would do backed up to our town. This caused the special train to make a stop of about 20 minutes. The cheers from the crowd soon brought the President [Roosevelt] to the rear platform of his train, from which he made quite a speech. As the train pulled out he remained on the platform and waved adieu to the crowd. The people of Woodville feel greatly honored over the event.
Medford Mail, May 29, 1903, page 5


    Henry Laws left Tuesday for Roseburg on business.
    Election day was very quiet, there being only 45 votes cast.
    Mr. and Mrs. Dusenberry, of Sardine Creek, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alex Schindler.
    Miss Hattie Van Order, who was sent as a delegate from Woodville to the Sunday school convention held at Medford, returned home Tuesday evening. She reports the convention a decided success.
    E. C. DeArmond went to Grants Pass Monday on business. His sawmill is now ready to run.
    Mrs. J. L. Cox and Miss Hattie Van Order went to Ashland Thursday on a visit to Miss Bertha Cox.
    George Birdsey, who has been attending school at Jacksonville, has returned home to spend his vacation.
    Mrs. Geo Magerle and Mrs. D. Ball have returned home from Eagle Point, where they have been visiting their mother, Mrs. Heckathorn.
    M. Burkhardt, who has been employed by Miller & Howland at Jumpoff Joe, has returned home to take charge of loading the lumber cars for Welter, Pracht & Schmidt Bros.
    Wm. Dailey, of Eagle Point, has been down visiting his daughter, Mrs. H. Jones, and helping to search for her husband, who so mysteriously disappeared at Grants Pass over two weeks ago, and who, we are sorry to say, no trace has been found of.
Medford Mail, June 5, 1903, page 1


    Oliver Shoemaker and Walter Van Order spent Sunday in Woodville.
    Mr. DeArmond was down from the mill Monday and reports business lively.
    Mr. and Mrs. Hare spent Sunday as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cox.
    Miss Myrtle Morse entertained a number of her friends at her home Sunday afternoon, ice cream being served.
    Mrs. Hatch and daughters, Mrs. Charles Hatch and Cassie Hatch, visited friends across the river and on Foots Creek Monday.
    Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Coe, of Grants Pass, attended the services held in the Presbyterian church Sunday, and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cox.
    Mrs. Clara Birdsey and George Birdsey were called to Ashland Sunday by the serious illness of their granddaughter and sister, Miss Anna Birdsey. They have returned and report Miss Anna as much improved since Sunday. Mrs. Birdsey is the guest of W. A. Jones and family since her return.
    Services were held in the Hope Presbyterian church of Woodville Sunday. The morning services were conducted by Rev. Milton, who gave us a very able sermon. and the afternoon services were conducted by Rev. Connell, of Grants Pass, which was appreciated by Woodville people. We will now have services every Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock during the rest of the summer.
Medford Mail, July 10, 1903, page 5


    Born--July 15, 1903, to Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Owings, a daughter.
    Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Sams were here Sunday, visiting their son, C. E. Sams.
    Guy Colley, of Wolf Creek, spent a few days visiting his parents on Evans Creek.
    Mrs. O. R. Sanborn and Mrs. W. Burkhardt went to Grants Pass Monday, on business.
    I. E. Dodge is having a neat residence built on his farm close to town. The work is being done by John Coffey.
    Mrs. Matt Scott took her baby to Grants Pass Saturday for medical treatment. The child has not yet recovered from the measles.
    Wm. Richards, head sawyer at saw mill No. 2, got a piece of steel into his eye and went to Ashland Sunday to have it attended to.
     Mrs. Dan Orr went to Grants Pass Tuesday, accompanied by Miss Hattie Van Order, who goes to Grants Pass to take music lessons, her teacher being Miss Laura Parker.
    Mr. Sams, of Woodville, will have an abundance of apples this season. The trees are so loaded with the fruit that he has to shake a great many of them off the trees to keep the limbs from breaking.
    Died--July 21, 1903, Walter Williams, of stomach trouble, aged 26 years. Walter was a young man, who was liked and respected by all who knew him. He was a volunteer and served in the Philippines, where he contracted the disease which brought about his untimely demise.
Medford Mail, July 24, 1903, page 3


    Woodville will shortly have a shooting gallery, to be run by L. S. Wilson.
    Mrs. Geo. T. Snudden went to Grants Pass Thursday evening, returning Monday.
    Mrs. D. S. Orr is visiting for a few days with Mrs. Corliss and family, of Grants Pass.
    Mrs. G. W. Wilcox and children, Clarence and Lester, were visiting friends here last Sunday.
    E. L. Gorsline, of Medford, visited with his sister, Mrs. J. E. Cox, and family a few days this week.
    W. J. Stanley is here looking after his mining property, which he expects to have in operation shortly.
    Miss Anna Birdsey came down from Ashland last week and is visiting with her cousin, Miss Addie Jones.
    There are several fierce fires on the different mountains around this vicinity, which makes the smoke very dense.
    Mrs. Blanch Whitman, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. M. W. Hale, has returned to her home at Berkeley, Calif.
    George Williams, of Oakland, Calif., who came here to attend the funeral of his brother, Walter, returned to his home Saturday last.
    Mr. Oleson, the R.R. painting foreman, and part of his crew, Arthur Holden, Walter Van Order and Severs Tag, were visiting friends in Woodville Tuesday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cox.
    A very enjoyable affair took place in Woodville last Saturday evening, a surprise party being given in honor of W. V. Jones and niece, Miss Anna Birdsey. There were a large number of people present, and all report having spent a delightful evening.
Medford Mail, August 14, 1903, page 8


    Mrs. G. W. Rule has returned from a visit to Grants Pass.
    Born--August 14, 1903, to Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Snudden, a son..
    Wesley Birdsey and family have started for a trip to Crescent City.
    C. E. Wikstrom has returned from his trip to the Umpqua Valley.
    Mrs. D. S. Orr went to Grants Pass to visit with friends for a few days.
    D. Cameron, one of our leading men, has just returned from a trip to Nevada.
    Walters, Pracht and Schmidt Bros.' sawmill No. 1 has quit running for this season.
    Miss Mary Parker, of Grants Pass, spent Wednesday the guest of Miss Hattie Van Order.
    Rev. Connell, of Grants Pass, preached here last Sunday and was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cox.
    Miss Augusta Parker, of Grants Pass, spent Sunday with her friend, Hattie Van Order.
    Mr. and Mrs, J. E. Cox, Hattie Van Order and Addie Jones attended the Eastern Star social at Grants Pass last Wednesday night.
    E. L. Gorsline and family, of Medford, have moved to this place, where Mr. G. will put up the sawmill for Mr. Bagley, one of our leading mining men.
Medford Mail, August 28, 1903, page 8


    Born--In Woodville, Sept. 28, 1903, to Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Gorsline, a fine 12-pound daughter.
    A very pretty wedding took place in Woodville Sept. 27, 1903, when Miss Madge Owings, of this place, and Mr. Fred Findley, of Grants Pass, were joined together in the holy bonds of matrimony. Rev. Brown, the grandparent of the bride, who officiated at this wedding, also pronounced the words that united the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Owings. After the ceremony the guests repaired to the dining room, where a delightful repast awaited them. The bride was dressed in a beautiful creation of cream cashmere, silk and lace, and with bridal veil and orange blossoms. The groom wore conventional black. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents. The invited guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lister and Mr. and Mrs. Lem Trask and daughters, of Grants Pass; Mr. and Mrs. Ketchen, Miss Ada and Howard Ketchen, of Gold Hill; Mrs. O. E. Gorsline and Miss Hattie Gorsline, of Medford; Chas. Bishop, of Ashland; Jessie Richardson, Trail; Mr. and Mrs. Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Misses Hattie Van Order, Addie and Marie Jones, Grace Stevens, W. V. Jones and Master Harvey Waite, of Woodville.
Medford Mail, October 2, 1903, page 7


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