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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 Ashland man sentenced to two years for marijuana money laundering scheme ... OSP detonates suspicious item at Bear Creek Plaza ... Woman says she found snake head in can of Western Family green beans ... Ashland man sentenced to two years for marijuana money laundering scheme ... OSP detonates suspicious item at Bear Creek Plaza ... Woman says she found snake head in can of Western Family green beans ... Mail Tribune 100, Feb. 21, 1916 The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 21, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Feb. 21, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News Feb. 21, 1916 HISTORICAL HUGE ELDER BERRY TREE CUT FOR FIREWOOD The historically famous elderberry tree, probably a century old, which has been a landmark in Jacksonville since the miners built their first cabins in that location sixty-five years ago, has been ruthlessly cut down and destroyed. It was on property said to be owned by C. D. Stout. The base of this elderberry tree at the ground surface measured sixteen feet eight inches in diameter; the measurement in diameter six feet above the ground, where the lowest limbs grew, was two feet nine inches. The body of the tree made three tiers of wood. It was four feet in diameter eighteen inches above the ground. Its limbers were large and numerous. During the days of the pioneer activities in the old Jacksonville mining camp experiences, this great tree with its friendly boughs, either in sun heat or rain, sheltered hundreds of otherwise shelter less trail blazers. Hundreds of parties have camped in its protecting shade. Thousands of people have enjoyed its presence along the highway for more than half a century. Why this historic old tree was made the victim of the ax man no one seems to know. "Woodman, spare that tree. Touch not a single bough," should have been inscribed on its friendly old body. A circular cut from the trunk of the tree is on exhibition at the Commercial club in this city. This cut is two feet and nine inches in diameter. ASHLAND AND VICINITY The springs commission is still doing business at the old stand on a reduced representation. The appointment of a successor to Stevenson lies with the mayor, subject to approval of the council. Mayor Johnson is in no hurry to make the appointment, which may be delayed for some time to come. The name of Frank Jordan has been mentioned to fill the vacancy. He is a local contractor, has done much work through the enlarged park area and is well versed with conditions existing from the physical construction standpoint. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 21, 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