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2 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 Ice-fishing clinic planned for Lake of the Woods ... UPDATE: Sheriff tells armed group that authorities will escort them out of state, but Bundy scoffs ... Envrionmental groups strike deal over trying to reduce coal use in Oregon ... Ice-fishing clinic planned for Lake of the Woods ... UPDATE: Sheriff tells armed group that authorities will escort them out of state, but Bundy scoffs ... Envrionmental groups strike deal over trying to reduce coal use in Oregon ... Mail Tribune 100, Jan. 3, 1916 The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 3, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jan. 3, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News Jan. 3, 1916 DRY NEW YEAR WELCOMED IN BY WET MEDFORD The old year was properly ushered out and the new year befittingly welcomed in one of the gayest and pleasantest functions in the city's history at the Hotel Medford Friday night. The tastefully decorated grill room was crowded to its utmost capacity, space enough being reserved for dancing between the courses of an elaborate turkey dinner. Noisy knickknacks were distributed among the guests and amid the din of horns, the music of the orchestra and the tossing of mutli-colored paper ribbons above overhead wires, giving a gay carnival effect to the scene, Happy New Year was drunk for the last time with sparkling vintage. Dancing continued until 2 o' clock, when the departing guests showered congratulations and good wishes upon Mine Host Emil Mohr for one of the jolliest entertainments ever provided anywhere. Elsewhere in the city the passing of the wet year and the birth of the dry regime was noisily celebrated, many citizens supposed to be safely aboard the water wagon utilizing the opportunity for a sudden and brief fall. Bar rooms were crowded, though the exhaustion of supplies forced the crowd to drink whatever happened to be on hand. This did not deter, but rather added to the general hilarity. But good order was maintained and there was no rioting. At churches watch meetings were held and thanksgiving services over the defeat and departure of demon rum greeted the new born year. Notwithstanding the fact that the horoscope of the new year had been written by middle minds as to what it would bring, it brought with it the first day, at least, a delightfully sunny morning without storm. Its initial smile is said to be a good omen, for January, to begun with, a little more gloomy; for February, and softer and more rain for March. The greatest favor the new year can bestow on the Rogue River valley, however, is to give at least thirty-six inches of rain during those three months. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 3, 2016 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 2016 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