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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Roseburg shooting victim describes gunman's rampage ... Habitat for Humanity volunteers raise walls and hope for Medford family ... Gold Hill residents say city dawdled as streets flooded ... Roseburg shooting victim describes gunman's rampage ... Habitat for Humanity volunteers raise walls and hope for Medford family ... Gold Hill residents say city dawdled as streets flooded ... Mail Tribune 100, June 3, 1915 The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 3, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Jun. 3, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News June 3, 1915 BURGLAR CACHE FOUND IN JUNGLES OF BEAR CREEK In a raid upon the "jungles" along Bear Creek near McAndrews ford this morning, Sheriff Singler and Constable Hammond found a burglar cache and believe they have found a hot trail to the Rogue River bank robbery and hold-up of the Grants Pass depot, recent daring crimes in this section. Fred Chipp is held in custody, three others made their escape, though chased through the heavy underbrush for half an hour by the officers. Evidence of two crimes were found in the loot taken from the cache. Articles stolen from the Cranfill & Robinett store in Central Point last winter, and in the recent robbery of a general merchandise store at Eugene were found. Hats, gloves, shoes and blankets were the principal articles recovered. The gang was cooking lunch when the officers arrived. Two members were at the creek getting water. When they saw the sheriff and constable, they ran. Constable Hammond gave chase, but after a half-hour run gave it up. The men uncaught are wanted for an interview on the bank and depot robberies. The authorities received the tip this morning, and were told that the men were heavily armed. STEPS TO ORGANIZE WATER USERS LEAGUE Further steps toward the formation of the Water Users' league will be taken at a meeting to be held at the public library this afternoon, when the committee appointed to frame bylaws will meet. ... Many opponents of irrigation expected May to be one long shower. Instead, the rainfall shows a deficiency. This has had the effect of an increasing interest in the plan for water. Many farmers and orchardists have taken steps toward digging wells to provide moisture for the coming season. A general meeting of all the farmers, orchardists and land owners of the valley will likely be called within the next 10 days for further consideration of the irrigation plans. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 3, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501