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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 Portlanders blast EPA for Willamette River cleanup plan ... Forest Service, Finicum supporters at odds over memorial ... Residents complain during pot hearing ... Portlanders blast EPA for Willamette River cleanup plan ... Forest Service, Finicum supporters at odds over memorial ... Residents complain during pot hearing ... Mail Tribune 100: June 24, 1916 The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 24, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jun. 24, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News June 24, 1916 ASHLAND PLANS FOR CELEBRATION NEAR MATURITY Plans for Ashland's big three-day celebration, July 4-5-6, are going steadily forward. All indications point to tremendous crowds and the committee on accommodations is working strenuously to prepare for them. The Rogue River Round-Up has grown to stupendous proportions. The grounds are larger than those at Pendleton. Grand stands are already erected to seat 10,000 people. Friendly rivalry between riders of the north and south ends of eastern Oregon promises to contribute to a whirlwind frontier show. Buffalo Vernon, champion roper and bull logger of the world, is on the grounds assisting the committee. The baseball committee has contracts signed for daily games between the crack teams of Medford and Weed. Both teams are in practice and a battle royal is promised. Music for the celebration will be provided by three of the best bands in southern Oregon—those of Ashland, Central Point and probably Grants Pass. Huge posters are on the billboards announcing the magnificent display which the Hitt Fireworks company of Seattle has been engaged to put on. The three big parades will be of a most gorgeous character. Businesses, houses and various organizations and individuals are planning floats. Many fraternal organizations will enter the parades with uniformed marching clubs. Many decorated automobiles from afar are promised. Queen Lithia and King Sulphur are now being chose by ballot. Concessions are being granted for many minor attractions and Ashland's two big Natatoriums are planning water sports and dances to help entertain the crowd. Special programs at the Vining—one of the finest theaters between Portland and San Francisco. Camp grounds are being provided for large numbers and visitors who can do so are urged to come prepared to take advantage of these facilities. TABLE ROCK TABLETS A modern telephone line is being constructed between Central Point and Trail by the Trail Telephone Co. The poles on this line have cross arms capable of carrying four or more wires and as the Trail company only uses two wires this extra space would probably be leased by other parties. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 24, 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