Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-09-15
JACKSONVILLE, ONE OF
0REG0NS OLD TOWNS
Pictured by One Who Visited
There As a Delightful Place
in which to Live.

the site of the first mining camp in
Oregon, gold having been discovered
there by Pool and Cluggage, two
Yreka packers, December, 1851.
1t was oar good fortune to visit this
fine old town short time since by
invitation of kind friends and memorJ
of all that came to us through their
delightful hospitality will mark a
bright spot in our lives.
Our host and host. IS were of its
substantial citizens and in tbsir
pleasant, well ordered home we we're
truly entertained, leaving them seem
ed like parting from long time
friends.
The townsite is admirable. having
diversified, rolling surface, so de-
sirable for a residence town. There
is open to view broad valley covered
with farms rich in fields of grain,
orchards loaded with luscious fruit,
with fine herds of cattle gazing here
and there, while from a slight emf
nence a little back Of the town the
picture is enlarged to an expanse II
to 20 miles wide, reaching across
Rogue River Valley at great distance
to the foot hills. To the east and
south is presented in grand outline
the Cascade and Siskiyou mountains,
80 to IS miles away. This gives a
wonderful perspective to picture Of
striking beauty and great proportions
Happy the art that could truly por
tray it. The town itself is pleasing,
place OF beautiful homes, fine shade
trees and we'll kept lawns, adorned
with natures matchless beautifier,
flowers, giving evidence of culture and
fine taste.
The private grounds about the
home of Mr. Britt, three acres in ex-
tent, is really botanical garden for ii
contains collection Of semi-tropical
trees and plants rarely seen in this
latitude, together with collection of
plants, shrubs and trees native to the
United States. 1t is justly famed
throughout Oregon.
There are many other estates here,
among them the home of Mr.. Nunan,
h large brick structure of beautiful
design with ample grounds Judge
Hanna, one of Oregon's able aud
highly honored jurists, has home
here to be- noted and admired.
Jacksonville has postofiice in
which it may have just pride-none
better can be found in Oregon. The
place is neatness itself, nice ar
rangement of boxes, floors kept scru-
puously clean and vanished, with
fine display of plants and flowers
All this united to an excellent service
has great merit We hope Uncie Sam
appreciates it as we do.
1t is said the cemetery gives true
index of tile town, Where we find "a
common resting place for its dead,
irrespective of creed or religion, it
argues much for a spirit of tolerance
and neighborly accord among the
living. The converse is equally true
The little unkept enclosures too often
found here aud there near towns, ex-
pressive of creed, sect or religion of
the once living, show tendency to
discord aud strife, everywhere and
always restraint to moral or mater.
ial growth. At Jacksonville we
found beautiful and well kept
terry on fine site near the town,
commanding view of the great
valley beyond; the enclosure neatly
fenced and of ample proportions with
carefully kept roads and walks all
about Very beautiful shade trees
and flowers there were on every hand.
Its dead rest here in u common em-
brace awaiting the great summons.
Nothing was there suggestive OF un.
rest, but better the sweet embodiment
of children in the mothers arms.
Leaving this beautiful place-placo OF
united repoSo and sweet bird songs.
We said, God grant this gives a true
type of grand day when all burdens
shall be removed the storms spent
and the clouds rolled away with the
Eternal Light shining in all minds
and the Eternal Love giving rest aud
gladuess to every heart
We fouud in the life Of this LITTLE
town AS it was presented to US, much
that was charming. There was
fine oommingling of all, both ola aud
young; such an absence Of the sham
and protense that mars all life as 10
be observed and commend, d. Many
people of culture aud refinement att
to be found IN this little town. who F..
prefer its quiet and the grand order.
ing of nature all absent to the eNnct.
ing life of the city.
One thing should be seen by all /
visitors, the Helm collection OF .
,urios. 1t contains in great number
and variety, specimens from the
mineral animal aud vegetable king.
iom, with many freaks among them.
'lso Indian relics, weapons Of war.
nc, used in the fierce Indian wars of
Oregon An interesting feature is the