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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 Possible links between dead Oregon man, missing women investigated ... Cemetery tour highlights drifters, saloon keepers ... Our View: Volunteer security? Thanks, but no thanks ... Possible links between dead Oregon man, missing women investigated ... Cemetery tour highlights drifters, saloon keepers ... Our View: Volunteer security? Thanks, but no thanks ... Mail Tribune 100: Feb. 25, 1915 The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago. Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 25, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Feb. 25, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News Feb. 25, 1915 Funeral services for the late C.C. Beekman , pioneer banker, are being held in Jacksonville this afternoon, with scores of friends from all parts of the county in attendance. Many of those who paid the last earthly tribute had known him for years. The banks of this city and Jacksonville, and all county offices, closed as a mark of tribute to the leading citizen of Southern Oregon, and Jackson County's grand old man. The body lay in state at the Jacksonville Masonic Hall from noon till 2 o'clock, and was viewed by a long line of sorrowing friends. The floral tributes were many. The services were under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge of Jacksonville. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. W.F. Shields of this city. All the Portland dailies and most of the leading papers of the state made editorial comment upon the passing of the deceased pioneer, testifying to his worth as a citizen and state builder.   A jury in the circuit court this morning found J.D. Bell and John Sheridan of the Nash Hotel company not guilty of selling liquor to minors, after but five minutes deliberation. This is the inglorious finale of agitation launched two years ago. Nine other saloonmen were indicted on similar charges. They will be dropped. The issue in the case was woven about the responsibility of an employer for the acts of his employee.   Loris Martin, accused slayer of Game Warden A.S. Hubbard near Trail last December, will go on trial at Jacksonville next Monday. The extreme penalty for conviction on the highest charge is life imprisonment; the minimum penalty three years on third-degree manslaughter. Martin's plea will be self-defense, and that his mind was weakened by privation and worry. A.E. Reames is his attorney. No case in Jackson County in recent years has attracted so much attention, and it will be the hardest-fought legal battle of local courts. Owing to the wide interest and publicity, a special venire may be necessary to secure a jury. The rest of this week in the circuit court is being devoted to civil suits. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 25, 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