The Elbert County tribune., 1899-08-17
Through Central
and Southern Oregon
\ Never-to-b forgotten
Trip through the Will
Iamette and Rogue
River Valleys,
the Richest
in the World.

| On Sunday morning two sec.
lions of six coaches each left or
the west side, under the manage.
ment of Mr.. Markham, the freish,
and passenger agent of the South.
ern Pacific. At the depot a,
Hillsboro, where the first stor
was made, an immense crowd wa.
in waiting, and the ladies' of that
place fairly loaded the train with
flowers. The next stopping place
was McMinnville. A large crowd
was gathered here with band and
a shower of flowers and supply
of cherries. A poem souvenir,
by Mr.. Charles Gr1ssin, was dis
tributed. The hearty reception
accorded was the cause of a short
speech from the president of the
association, Mr.. Henry. The
next short stop was Independence.
The view of the beautiful Polk
county hills and the rich country
were a source of admiration. The
next stop WAS at Corvallis. The
depot was crowded with people.
Mr.. Edwin Stone, manager of the
G. & E. railroad, accompanied by
a band and reception committee
from Albany, met the train at this
place, and after being switched on
his track, short run to Albany
was soon made. The citizens of
the place had chartered all the
hotels in the place and they serv-
ed an excellent dinner. In the
meantime, every coach was abund-
antly supplied with freshly picked
cherries, and on schedule time the
train pulled out, Albany and her
citizens gained warm spot in the
affections of all on board. The
next stop was junction City. The
town was at the depot and the
excursionists received a hearty
welcome. The next stop was at
BoswelPs Springs. The editors
surprised their stomachs by drink
ing some of the mineral water.
They were also surprised to find
an art gallery at this place, the
works of the Doctors daughter.
Many Of Inc pictures are truly
works of art and highly creditable
to the young lady's abilities. A
short stop was made at Drain, the
home of Miss Laura Jones, who
runs a paper without male en-
ploye about the place. Her
friends were on hand with a boun-
teous supply of flowers which she
distributed among the guests.
Next was Roseburg. Thia usually
enterprising town fell down COM
pletely on this occasion, and the
excursionists were the guests of
Portland for supper at full tran
sient rates. A poor supper, how
ever, was served. The run was
then made to Ashland after dark.
The first thing next morning was
the call tor breakfast and soon all
were on their way to the beautiful
Chautauqua grove where the ladies
Of the place had feast prepared
which astonished the average editor
and to which many were strangers.
Speeches of welcome were made
and responses and all the available
conveyances were brought into
use and the visitors shown some
fine orchards. All agreed that
they would have lost half their
life had they not gone to Ash
land. Not satisfied with giving
them all they could the train was
loaded with native mineral water
and cherries. The people of Ash
land are all right. At 10 o'clock
the return trip began, On the way
to Medford Mr.. Markham had the
train stop few moments to allow
his guests to witness hydraulic
mining which is carried on close
to the road. Arriving at Med
ford the guests were enthusiastic
ally received, and in fine grove
at the edge of town royal feast
was spread. This was the work
of the ladies of Medford and Jack
sonville. After eating heartily
speeches were made. AT Grants
Pass a short stop was made. The
mining and lumber industries we're
displayed and greatly admired. A
romantic ride through the most
magnificent scenery to be found in
any country, of IL few hours and
Glendale, the summit of the Cow
creek mountains is reached. Here
supper was taken, the excursion
lists being the guests of Portland.
After enjoying the delightful
mountain air for several hours,
the train started for Eugene City
reaching that place during the
night. AT s o'clock breakfast
was announced on the top of Skin
ner's butte.
J. b.