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The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-24

Connecticut people, mostly agricultur-
lists. Comparatively few Of these peo-
pie had penchant for hunting, but
those who did were excellent hunters.
They Fad the best of arms and knew
how to use them.
, The writer of this sketch was born
in the Green Mountain range, in West
ern Massachusetts,, and, being left an
orphan at an early age, was brought
by relatives to the Western Reserve
while small boy, over fifty years ago.
Immense quantities of game were still
left, but before ! was large enough to
manage a rife the bears and wolves
were gone. But had an opportunity
to shoot a few deer and many wild
turkeys. / never lost an opportunity
to spend an evening with some of the
old hunters, many of whom still lived
in the region, and I never tired hear
ing them relate of their hunting ex-
periences. The most notable of these
is as vividly impressed upon my mem
ory as it was the next day after hear
ing it. l knew several of those who
participated in the celebrated Hinck-
ley hunt, and particularly one man
who was one season a month hand"
upon our farm, and thoroughly reli-
able man. This man was about 20
years of age at the time of the hunt
and remembered the details wildly.
In the different accounts of the hunt
which heard from the lips of the par
ticipators, as well as those which
read, there has been but little varia-
tion, and that caused by the fact that
at the commencement of the "drive"
these men were on different lines, five
miles apart, and the incidents natural
ly varied somewhat.
1t is proper to state here that these
New England settlers were thoroughly
accustomed to raising sheep while in
their native states, and they naturally
desired to engage in the industry at
their new homes, but were seriously
embarrassed by reason of the super
abundance of wolves. Their pig-pens
were also frequently raided by bears
| can remember when over one hun
dred sheep were killed by wolves in
one night, upon affew farms in our
immediate neighborhood, our own lit
tie flock suffering. And / vividly re-
member that my thumbs and fingers
subsequently suffered from pulling
the wool" from the same sheep. In
the early days of sheep-raising upon
the Reserve, quite q number Of
hunts were organized, in which quite
large tracts Of forest were surrounded
by the settlers and many BEARS deer
and wolves were killed Quite a
number Of persons were also wounded
by careless firing Of guns, and one or
more killed.
Judge Hinckley made no effort to
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-24
HINCKLEY TOWNSHIP MADE FAMOUS
NINETY SEVEN YEARS AGO TODAY

Ninety-seven years ago to-day there
occurred in Medina county the like OF
which has never been known in this
region since and for extent never will
nor could take place here again. 1t is
more than likely, too, that there is nc
one living in Medina county at the
present time who was on earth when
the event to which we allude happened
However, there are very many resi-
dents of Medina county to whom the
tale of the occurrence has oft been
told and some, no doubt, who perhaps
have known and conversed with those
who actually participated in what has
for nearly century been famous as
the "Hinckley Hunt"
There is a tendency in these modern
times to underestimate the tales and
traditions of the fairy days." and to
regard the happenings of today as of
greater magnitude-assuming that
what took place when the country was
new may have seemed momentous to
those of that time, but which, meas
ured by similar experiences today,
would appear trivial. Be that is it
may with respect to some things,
there is one event in the history of
this county to which it will not apply,
and that is the great hunt that took
place in Hinckley township just ninety
seven years ago this very day-Dec.
"a, 1918.
Of the many traditions of the hunt,
there is probably none more trust
worthy or authentic than that written
by Captain Milton P. Pierce, which he
originally published in the American
Field, of Chicago, Jan. A, 1890. While
in Medina county in early times it was
his good fortune to have become per-
sonally acquainted with several men
who had taken part in the famous hunt
and from whose lips he heard very
many of the intensely interesting de-
tails. We append the story as writ
ten by Capt. Pierce, which we hope
and believe will prove of interest to
the readers of the Sentinel:
The first settlement Of the Western
Reserve was made at Cleveland, and a
large portion Of the tract was sold to
townships, each five miles square, to
numerous wealthy residents of Mass
achusetts and Connecticut. Many of
these parties gave their own names to
townships owned by them. Judge
Hinckley, Of Northampton, Mass, own
ed three townships, one of which took
his name. This is the northeast
township Of Medina county, and the
centre Of the township is about fifteen
miles due south Of Cleveland. 1t was
heavily timbered, and this forest was
full Of game, embracing bears, deer,
wolves, panthers, turkeys and a great
variety Of smaller game. 1t was
settled mainly by Massachusetts, and
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-24

This question asked the New York Sun twenty by
little girl letter editor of that journal For
there appeared heading the Sun these Words IF see
in the and weknOwn fact that there is more
liable published than the Sum- The Sun replied the little
girls question the following editorial which since appeared
regarded everywhere classic The Sentinel
CARDS as contributions to literature penned
, Here is s
eve take pleasure answering and thus prominently the
communication expressing at the time great gratitude
that its faithful author numbered among the friends OF the Sun
"Dear Editor: 1 eight years old Some Of my little
friends say there Santa Claus Papa says If you see it
in the Sun it's Please tell the truth Is there Santa
lis W, s5th st. VIRGINIA oHANLoN"
virginia your latfrends wrong They have been affect
ed bv the scepcism of pta age They except
what they see They nothing be which not
hensbe by their little minds All minds Virginia. whether they be
mems or chdrens are little this great universe of
mere insect an ant his intellect compared with the boune
measured by the intelligence capable of graspng
the hole Of truth and knowledge
eyes Virginia, there Santa Claus He exists certainly
generosity devotion exist and know that they
give your life its highest beauty and joy Aas How
dreay would be the world there were no Santa Claus There
would be hdke faith then poetry make
tOerable We should have enjoyment except
and sight The external light with which childhood fills the
world would be extingmshed.
believe Santa Claus! You might we'll not believe in
cmneys Christmas to catch Claus but they did
Claus coming down would that prove? Nobody
Santa Claus but that is sign that there is Santa Claus
he most real things in the World those that neither the
children the Did fairies dancing the
Of but that's proof that they not there
Nobody conceive imagine all the wonders that unseen
unseeable in the world.
might apart the babys rattle and what makes
the noise inside but there is world covering the unseen world which
strongest the united strength Of faith fancy
poetry love- push aside that curtain and view and
picture the superna beauty and glory beyond Is all real? Ali
Virginia. in all this world there nothing else real and abiding
Thank God! and lives forever hous
and from Virginia. nay ten times ten thousand years
from he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood
Sentinel full joy and happiness to it's able
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-24

full joy and happiness to its able
correspondents its readers and friends at Christ
time and a fecitous and prosperous New Year.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-06-07
Big Signboards
Direct Tourists

At Tuesday evenings council meet
ing it was decided to enter into con-
tract with Blaine Klum for the erec-
tion of two monster signboards, one
at the intersection of the Boulevard
and county "oad near the Holmes
place east of the city and the other
at the foot of the Eagle Mill hill.
Both signs will face the tourist
squarely at the turn and cannot miss
being seen. The Commercial Club
has already ordered two like signs,
one at the summit of the Siskiyous
and one at Tolo The monster sign
is of an artistic and most striking ma
ture. The lettering reads: Ashland,
the Carlsbad of America" (then the
number of miles to the city,, "Lithia
and Sulphur Springs, Auto Camp
grounds, Campgrounds for Teams -
Additional wording may be added.
The contract entered into provides for
erection of the signs and maintenance
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-06-07
RoSeburg Votes
Railroad Bonds


The measure before the citizens of
Roseburg providing for an issue of
100000 bonds for construction of
a railroad to the timber belt east of
the city passed Thursday by a vote
of 647 to rs. This measure provides
that the city council can contract with
Kendall Brothers for the construction
of the railroad, whereby the former
promises to build the road, provid-
ing additional money for completion,
on condition that they build at Rose
burg sawmill with daily capacity Of
100000 feet.
The measure provides that the road
shall be built to the boundary line
|of the Cascade forest reserve. This
national forest lies directly east of
Eugene end the one. intended is
known, and has been known for ten
tyearsb as the Umpaua national forest.
IA friendly suit VIII be made to pass
on the validity Of bonds and IN easure.
The road is to be completed within
one year. s. .'' ..t5Y ,,-.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-06-07

from Ashland to the lake, and the trip
can be made in six to seven hours,
passing through the rich orchard dis
tricts OF the Rogue River Valley and
interesting scenery en- route, includ-
ing the powerful Rogue river, Mill
Creek falls, Natural Bridge and the
greatest forest of sugar pine in the
world.
Southern Oregon has numerous
mineral springs, lake and mountain
resorts, affording the traveller very
wide variety of entertainment, every
resort surrounded by the charm of
Oregon's outdoors, inviting him, lur-
ing him to the woods and mountains
for fiahSag, hunting and camping.
Southern oregon's scenery and eli
mate should be known the world
over. We have now constructed good
roads to the doorway of these natural
wonders and hundreds of thousands
will learn to pass their vacations in
Southern Oregon, the last and newest
playground for the east"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-06-07
New Train Service
Inaugurated Soon

Owing to the increased passenger
business between Portland and San
Francisco, the Southern Pacific will
place a new train into service, begin
ming Tuesday, June 10. Northbound,
it will leave San Francisco at 11:4O
p. M, arriving in Portland at $40
a. m., affording a daylight ride
through the most attractive scenic
points of the Siskiyou mountains.
Southbound it will leave at 1890
p. m, arriving in San Francisco at
$3.50 p. m. the following day. The
train will contain standard equip
ment in every particular.
The exact time at which the trains
will pass through Ashland has not
been issued, but the southbound will
pass through this city early in the
morning, the northbound early in the
evening.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-06-07
Souvenir Cards
For Visitors

The publicity department of the
Commercial Club is preparing a SOU
venir card to be given to visitors
passing through the city on the
Southern Pacific trains. They will
be used to supplement the gift of
roses now being distributed by the
ladies of the city, with a hope that
the card will be kept as a permanent
reminder of Ashland.
The card will contain on one side a
picture of some one OF the scenic at
fractions Ashland has for the tourist.
There will be twelve different views
used, selected from the many splendid
pictures of the environment of the
city taken by Mr. Stevenson. On the
reverse side will be the following
greeting to the stranger passing by:
This souvenir card and the rose that
accompanies it are presented to you
with the compliments of the citizens
of Ashland. The rose is a gift from
the women of the city, the card from
the publicity department of the Com
mercial Club. With them go our best
wishes for a pleasant journey. Ash
land is one of the most beautiful
cities in America. Those who visit
us say it is, and we who live here be-
lieve it it. That is why we live here.
Ashland offers the visitor and So
journer health and. recreation
Health in drinking its wonderful cur
ative waters and in breathing its brac-
ing and stimulating air. Recreation
and pleasure in the enjoyment of the
scenic attractions that sur
round the city on every side. No re-
sort in America has more to offer the
tourist than Ashland offers. No city
is more desirable as place in which
to make your permanent home. 1t is
our hope you will make us a visit
some day. We will be glad to see
you; glad to welcome you to Ashland
the Carlsbad of America"
b The department is working, also,
on plans for a unique little folder
especially devoted to setting forth
Ashland's advantages as a watering
resort. This folder. Or little booklet,
will be used for. distribution at the
Panama-Pacific exposition, and will
be given to visitors who come to
Ashland this summer. Ashland has
no distinctive literature of its own
at the present time and it is the
purpose of the new director of pub
licity to supply this need as soon as
he has had time to get thoroughly
posted on conditions and has become
familiar with the resources of the
city.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-06-07
Just a Word of
Appreciation

The Commercial Club this morning
received the following letter:
I'VE, the undersigned, some of the
passengers on S. p. train No. 16, while
stopping at Ashland, Ore, on June 4,
1915, desire to extend our sincere
gratitude to the noble ladies of that
pleasant city for their free distribu-
ton OF those lovely roses which are
cultivated by them with such evident
success. We understand that it is
their custom to do so for the passen-
gers of every Overland train which
stops at Ashland in day time, and we
doubt not that many are the words
of appreciation by the travelling pub
lie for this fine spirit which goes far
to attract attention to the possibilities
of southern Oregon. Incidentally,
this pleasant act is also an object les
son to any thoughtful person of the
value OF fragrant life. and desires
are awakened to scatter roses on the
pathway of our fellow men"
Signed to the above letter were the
following names: j. Kraft, 1856
Parke street, Portland; c. e. Panhe,
2619 South 18th street, Tacoma: T.
Bueermann, SIC Oswegos street. st.
Johns, Ore; Roma Klessig, Cleve-
land, Wis; r. A. Blandan, 2OO7 South
j street. Tacoma Mrs Alice Nc
Creery, CharlotteT Mich; Bertha
klann, Charlotte, Mich; Mrs. Minnie
Davis, Charlotte, Mich; Mrs. Lafe
Davis, Charlotte, Mich; Bert Taplift,
Eaton Rapids, Mich; II. w. Hurley.
Eaton Rapids, Mich. Ernest Klessig,
Cleveland, Wis; Mile and Antoin-
cite Arnold, Milwaukee, Wis; Mrs.
r. NJ. Grath, Detroit, Mich; Mrs. f. L.
Miller, Portland; Mrs. f. Il. Brown,
Portland; Mrs. e. II. Stanfield. Port
land; Mrs j. Sells, Portland; ]. A.
Sells, North Freedom, Wis; Mrs. G.
w. Adams, Fresno, Cal; William
Graf Portland.
The Commercial Club is very glad
to receive such letters as the above
as it shows that the work being car
ried on is not in vain. The ladies of
Ashland deserve much credit for the
part they are taking in giving Ash
land all the publicity possible. 1t
would be well for some of the men to
keep their eyes open and pick up a
few pointers now and then.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-06-07
Musical Recital
Much Enjoyed

A large audience enjoyed a piano
recital last Wednesday evening at the
Congregational church in which Eliz-
abeth viii Goodman presented her
class.
The entire program was memoriZed
and each pupil from the little tot to
the older ones displayed careful and
diligent work.
Miss Miriam Gregg gave a reading
in her most pleasing manner and re-
sponded to hearty encore. The vo-
cal number by Miss Nellie Peachey
in her beautiful clear soprano, accom-
panied on the cornet and piano by
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodman, was we'll rem
dered.
The skill, technic and dexterity
displayed in the piano solo by Stella
Stahlman was remarkable, as was also
the excellent rendition of the selection
by Lyle Sans. Liszt's Hugarian Rhap-
sody by these pupils received splendid
Interpretation.
One of the heavier numbers was
the Luspiel Overture by Mrs. Good
man and Stella Stahlman. The trio
by the three little tots, Clara Will,
Sybil Ellis and Mildred Stevens took
the audience by storm. Thome's Sim
pie Aven, piano accompaniment by
Mildred Stevens, voice by Miss Nellie
Peachey, was enjoyable.
The numbers rendered by the
younger pupils. Sybil Ellis, Clara
VIM, Eva Hash, Inez Monroe and
Flora Putnam, were splendid in style
and execution.
The duets by Ivern Keller and
Wilma Chattin, Lillian Mcmillan and
Alice Bailey, Marjorie Grisez and Eva
Hash showed splendid work in clear
ness, expression and style.
The tonal qualities of the piano
were we'll brought out in the Beeth-
oven number by Lottie Morthland, the
June Roses by Loletia Pierson, the
Bells by Clifford Putnam and the
Schumann's Joyous Farmer by Clara
Will.
The unusual memorization of two
duets by Clifford and Flora Putnam
delighted the audience and made a
fitting close to the well-rendered pro-
gram.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-06-07
Commercial Club
Meeting Tonight

The regular monthly meeting of the
Commercial Club will be held in the
club rooms tonight. All are urged
to be present as there will be matters
of vital Importance to the citizens OF
Ashland. Do not think that things
will move along all right without you.
They won't, and, on the contrary, may
go the way you do not want them to.
Be there and have something to say
The Commercial Club is working for
your interest and should have your
hearty support. ''
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-06-07
Adj iOuYned Session
Of City Council

The council met in adjourned
meeting Friday evening. Several
minutes were spent in discussing
very important question:, namely,
What was this meeting called for?"
1t was finally decided that 1t was to
hear a report on the park sewer,
Councilman Ware asking for an ex-
tension of time as the deal had not
been completed. During the discus
sion it came out that the private
sewer owned by Mr.. Perozzi was of
a sufficient capacity to take care of
all the property above the creamery
and in the park and that the Chautau-
qua had paid for one-third of the tile
and had the use of the sewer connec-
tions. Work on extending the sewer
through the upper park has been
started.
The recorder reported that pre-
liminary investigations of the Min
street sidewalk matter were under
way. The street committee asked for
more time for Consideration of the
curb proposition on the West side of
Mill street. A bill was ordered paid
which got in too late for the regular
monthly meeting. H. G. Butterfield
petitioned the council for permission
TO erect an electric sign eight feet
long at the East Side Pharmacy cor
ner, which matter was referred to the
street committee.
The fire committee recommended
that the ruins of the restaurant build
ing opposite the station, which burned
recently, be ordered removed. The
report was filed and the ruins ordered
removed. Councilman Cunningham
reported that the debris on the old
Baptist church property was being re-
moved or burned. I..,
Campground matters were dis
cussed and the matter of signs, as
reported elsewhere. The extension of
water pipe to the Mountain View cem-
etery was authorized, after which the
council adjourned to meet Tuesday
evening.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-06-07

will be completed this year, thus elm
mating forever the dreaded old toll
road with its 80 per cent grade.
At Dollarhide and Steinman the
Pacific highway crosses the Southern
Pacific track, but each time on grace
full substantial overhead concrete
bridges.
An interesting engineering feat
may be seen at Steinman, where the
highway passes over the railway,
turns three-quarters of circle and
passes under itself.
Tourists who already have been
over the route pronounce it one of the
most beautiful and picturesque trips
on the coast.
The scenery, combined with the
light grades and long, easy curves of
the road, make it trip where the at
tractive mountain features can be en-
joyed by the driver as well as his
party without the usual danger and
worry so often encountered on the
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-06-07
Drive Home From
College in Auto. .

Kenneth McWilliams drove NJ. w.
Wheeler's car down from Corvallis
Saturday and Sunday. With him
were Edwin Dunn, who with McWil-
liams has been attending o. A. c.,
and Romeo Perozzi, another student.
The boys report fine trip and the
roads to be in good shape with the
exception Of stretch in Pass Creek
canyon. However, Douglas county
has big crew a work on this stretch
and the Pacific highway through Ore
gon will soon be in fine shape. Mr..
McWilliams brings word that Mr.. and
Mrs. Wheeler have shipped their
household goods and will come to
Ashland this week and make their
home here. The many friends of the
Wheelers who formerly lived here will
welcome them back.
OF the other Ashland students at
Oregon Agricultural College, Miss
Margaret Hodgson arrived Sunday
evening. Bob Tweed, Eugene Carpen-
ter and Dana Frame will go to eastern
Oregon, where they will work during
the summer. Archie Anderson has q
position at Shedd, Mark Wright is in
the forest service, and Miss Margaret
Patterson has joined her mother and
brother in Portland. Miss Patterson
will come to Ashland in July for a
viist.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-06-07
Pass Creek Canyon
Road Improved

AS a result of much unfavorable
comment made by tourists of the
shape of the Pass Creek canyon road
in Douglas county, the county Off
cials have started immediate i'm
provement of the road. They state
that the road will be put in good
shape. seventy-five men were put to
work. last.;week and the county in
tends to put the pass in good shape.
Numbers of aut9 parties have been
going down through eastern Oregon
on account Of the alleged impossible
condition of this stretch of highway
and considerable tourist trade missed
on that account.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-06-07
Campgrounds Open
For Auto Tourists

AT Tuesday evenings council meet.
ing the council made arrangements
for providing temporary sanitary ar.
rangements at the auto campgrounds
and providing water. The camp.
grounds are now open for auto tour
lists who carry their outfits. Tourists
should be directed to the camp
grounds by way of Granite street this
week. After this week the Lithia
park drive from the First National
Bank will be open and tourists may
be directed to the grounds over. this
route.
The commission has q crew of men
at work developing a spring. at the
foot OF the hill on the picnic grounds.
When finished an unlimited supply
of pure water will bubble ont OF the
hill The spring will be properly COW
cred and will be set into the hill so
that three steps downwill reach 1t.
:, Temporary arrangementsfwill take
care Of the tourists for the present
and until the permanent completion
Of the aampgrounds In about thirty
day.. Work is being rushed on this
parf of the development.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-06-07
Many Children Hear
{ Storytelling


One hundred and twenty-five chill
dren attended the storytelling hour
at the city library Saturday afternoon
and litsened enraptured to the tales
and fables told by those in charge.
Children's tables and chairs are be-
ing provided at the building, A large
number OF newcomers attend the ses-
sion every day and the story hour bids
fair to draw all of the children of
Ashland before long. ., 'o
The next children's hour will be
held "wednesday afternoon in the
library from 2:3O to $3.50. Miss Min
ME Jackson is in charge of the chill
dren's hour. Indian stories will be
a feature at Wednesdays session.