Folklore: Masters no. 17

Contents include stories obtained from numerous newspaper articles, personal writings, and letters transcribed by various W.P.A. workers with a focused effort to obtain personal recollections pertaining to folklore. Documents include:

Canfield And His Indian No author(s) or interviewer(s) identified. Thirteen pages. An in depth summary of Rolly Canfield, with the adventures alongside his companion identified as by the name pronunciation "Me Eatum Ham Too". Canfield never married, but lived along or near Lawson Creek until his passing. Writing includes the pursuits of gold seekers and lost treasure, conflicts with Native groups and centered around the time of the Rogue River Wars. With figures John Fry, Jim Welton, Elisha Meserver, Chief Tecumtum or "John Tyee", Ike Jones.

A Digging Doggerel From The Oregonian, August 11, 1855. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 18, 1940. One page.

Senorita Safe From the Daily Oregonian, March 5, 1873. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 15, 1940. One page. Text includes the enriching circumstance of a grocery story proprietor discovery a hidden envelope left within the lining of a small iron safe they purchased in 1860 from an old steamer of the name "Senorita".

Style - Hair Or Hat? From the Daily Oregonian, March 22, 1873. One page.

Ungainly Gains Borough From the sketches of "Grizzly" in the Sunday Oregonian, November 19, 1882. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 15, 1940. One page. A writers distaste for hat fashion of the gains borough.

One Lone Man Celebrates From the Salem Weekly Record, July 6, 1868. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 25, 1940. One page.

Festive Tub Race From the Oregonian, August 27, 1882. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 15, 1940. Two pages. An author's account from a local tub race of the five entry members and their results.

Unbleached Muslin Next Used and Buckskin Moccasins No author(s) or interviewer(s) identified. One page.

Buckskin Coats And Pants No author(s) or interviewer(s) identified. One page.

Oregon Folklore No author(s) or interviewer(s) identified. Two pages. Contents include Dresses, wagon covers for coats, pewter buttons, and wolf hair garments.

Celebrations From the Oregon Statesman, October 24, 1854. Six pages A detailed account with varying dates of celebrations the writer compiled from 1855-1856

May Day Celebration From the Salem Weekly Record, May 4, 1868. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 20, 1940. Two pages. A third party account of one of the Salem public schools celebrating May 1st festival.

Hallowe'en Pranks At Portland From the Portland Daily Times, 1898. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 25, 1940. One page. List of antics different groups of boys were up on Halloween night.

Skating Days From the Salem Weekly Record, February 3, 1868. Transcribed by Lydia Littell. One page.

Salem Shows From the Oregon Statesman, June 2, 1857. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 27, 1940. Two pages. A satirical newspaper article and the mourning Salem is enduring with no entertainment within the town.

New Years Celebration - Portland 1861 From the Daily Portland Times, January 2, 1861. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 25, 1940. Two pages. Description of the celebrations taking place in Portland during New Years, writer noted that while the amount of participants had shrunk compared to previous years. There were still those upholding the same traditions as before.

Chinatown - Styles From the Oregonian, February 19, 1882. One page.

The Charivari Band From the Oregon Statesman, November 29, 1853. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 26, 1940. One page.

Camp Meeting From the Weekly Oregon Statesman, July 3, 1875. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 20, 1940. Four pages.

Courthouse Ball From the Oregon Statesman, December 20, 1853 and January 17, 1854. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 26, 1940. One page.

Wild Life In Oregon From the Harper's Monthly, by William V. Wells, October, 1856. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 27, 1940. Two pages.

Price Of No Booze From the Daily Oregonian, April 24, 1872. One page.

"Glib" Ice From the Salem Weekly Record, January 20, 1868. Transcribed on November 20, 1940. One page.

Horse Billiards From the Daily Oregonian, April 24, 1872. One page.

Master File Excerpts compiled together in a nine page document from the Oregonian with the notable titles and dates: "Presumed Body Snatching In Portland" April 21, 1881 "Noted Character Dies In Portland" May 9, 1881 "Angling In Oregon" February 19, 1882 "The Luckiest Fisherman" "The Immense Percentage" "Angling" February 19, 1882 "Amusements" March 28, 1873 "Calls Joaquin's Comment 'Balderdash'" April 22, 1881 "Foot Races And Big Mustache" March 12 and 26, 1873

When Oregon Was Young From the Oregon Statesman, April 4, 1854. Eleven pages.

A Swarm Of Bees From the Oregon City Enterprise, May 24, 1895. Transcribed by Archie Sinclair, November 16, 1939. One page.

Healthy, Wealthy From the Oregon Statesman, June 23 and November 3, 1857. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 27, 1940. One page.

Setting A Trap For Mother In-law From the Daily Oregonian, June 3, 1873. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 15, 1940. One page.

Flood Of 1861 Frome the Oregon Statesman, September 14, 1893. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 26, 1940. Six pages.

It's A Wise Father and Fertile Soil From the Oregon Statesman, July 19 and September 6, 1853. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 26, 1940. One page.

Big Fish Story From the Oregonian, August 13, 1885. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 19, 1940. One page.

Where Strawberries Grow On Their Straw From the Times-Mountaineer, by Ridell, no date(s) identified. One page.

Buy Strawberry Plants From the Oregonian, May 15, 1873. One page.

Big Bell From the Oregonian, April 3, 1873. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 18, 1940. One page.

Fever And Ague From the Oregon Weekly Times, November 12, 1853. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 12, 1940. One page.

Stupidity Of Oxen From the Oregonian, January 29, 1894. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 15, 1940. One page.

Photography From the Oregonian, February 24, 1873. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 18, 1940. Two pages.

Curry County By Dorn, August 16, 1940. Seven pages.

Styles-Parasols From the Oregonian, April 24, 1872. One page.

Umatilla Co. Heathen From the Oregonian, May 13, 1873. One page.

Dwellings From the Oregonian, October 19, 1882. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 15, 1940. One page.

A Busy Housewife From the Oregonian, March 8, 1873. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 18, 1940. One page.

Egg Ovation From the Oregonian. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, no date(s) identified. One page.

Fighting A Wheelbarrel From the Oregonian, no date(s) identified. One page.

Suggestions For Letter Writer From the Oregonian, October 2, 1882. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 15, 1940. One page.

New Cider From the Oregon Weekly Times, October 18, 1856. Transcribed by D. Lamb. One page.

Of Early Days From the Oregonian, March 10, 1873. One page. First PO Box From the Oregonian, April 24, 1872. One page.

Chinese Concerts From the Oregonian, February 24, 1873. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 18, 1940. One page.

New Game Law From the Oregonian. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 15, 1940. One page.

$3.50 A Tooth From the Yamhill Reporter, November 19, 1885. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 25, 1940. One page.

Prenatal Influence From the Oregonian, August 16, 1869. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 15, 1940. One page.

First Road Hog By John T. Russell, August 31, 1939. One page.

Left Gate Open From the Oregon Statesman, July 11, 1854. Transcribe by Newman. One page.

Rain In Torrents From the Oregonian, March 5, 1873. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 15, 1940. One page.

Cure For Cancer From the Oregon Weekly Times, February 6, 1858. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 14, 1940. One page.

Vicious Hoodlums From the Oregonian, November 16, 1885. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 14, 1940. One page.

Varmints From the Oregon Weekly Times, April 3, 1858. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 14, 1940. One page.

Pacific Railroad From the Oregon Statesman, by Dr. I Fay Lutwig, December 20, 1859. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 26, 1940. Two pages.

Sleeping It Off From the Oregon Statesman, September 13, 1859. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 26, 1940. Two pages.

Geographical Names From the Oregon Statesman, January 17, 1854. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 26, 1940. One page.

Hail To The Chief From the Oregon Statesman, June 14, 1859. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 26, 1940. Two pages.

Ode To Oregon Emigration Of 1846 From the Oregon Spectator, September 17, 1846. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 25, 1940. Two pages.

New License Ordinance From the Portland Daily Times, December 10, 1898. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 25, 1940. One page.

Oregon And Her Scenery From the Oregon Statesman, December 9, 1856. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 26, 1940. Three pages.

Clippings From The Oregon Statesman Excerpts compiled together in a two page document. With the included titles, "The Miner's Soliloquy" July 29, 1851 "Freeman and Huggs, School Teachers Freeman Teaches The Boys And Huggs The Girls" August, 1851. "Old Stags" September 2, 1851 "Rat Catching" October 21, 1851

Spiritual Rapping's From the Oregon Statesman, April 9, 1853. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 26, 1940. Two pages.

Sonnet To Oregon By Sylvester Pennoyer L.L.B., from the Oregon Weekly Times, July 24, 1858. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 14, 1940. One page.

Halo Tish By John William Vaughn to Alta King, 1904. Four pages. Tall tales of Chief Halito from the Yoncalla Kalapuya tribe, the document includes his nickname "Halo"by white settlers within the region.

Chance Days In Oregon From the Atlantic Monthly, January, 1883. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 27, 1940. Two pages. New And Old Coinage From the Oregon Statesman, June 23, 1857. Transcribed by Lydia Littell. One page.

Carriages And Eggs Two articles from the Oregon Statesman dated June 30 and August 18, 1857. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 27, 1940. One page.

Horse-Stealing From the Oregon Statesman, October 6, 1857. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 27, 1940. One page.

Thieves And Robbers Articles compiled from the Oregon Statesman, November 3, 1857. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 27, 1940. One page.

Home Hints Compiled articles from the Oregon Statesman, with the following titles and dates. "An Excellent Pen-Wiper For Steel Pens", "To Prevent Inconvenience From Perspiration Of The Hands", "To Preserve Steel Pens". Dated March 17, 1857. "Excellent Perry" March 6, 1855.

Remarkable Discovery In Oregon And Washington Territories From the Oregon Statesman, June 17, 1854. Transcribed by Lydia Littell. Two pages.

Going Ahead Two articles from the Oregon Statesman, dated December 13 and 20, 1853. Transcribed by Lydia Littel, November 26, 1940. One page.

Robbing Thru Chloroform From the Daily Portland Times, January 5, 1861. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 25, 1940. One page.

Vigilance Committee Advocated From the Portland Commercial, March 24, 1853. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 25, 1940. One page.

Hot Weather At Dallas Causes Insanity From the Oregon Statesman, September 13, 1893. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 25, 1940. One page.

Fashion Notes From the Yamhill County Reporter. No dates identified. One page

Essay On The Times From the People's Press in Eugene City, February 25, 1960. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 26, 1940. Two pages.

A Legal Tender From the Forest Grove Independent, April 12, 1873. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 26, 1940. One page.

D.L.C. Marriages From The Golden Future, January 3, 1885. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 26, 1940. One page.

Oregon From the Oregon Spectator, April 30, 1846. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 25, 1940. Two pages.

War With England From the Oregon Spectator, May 28, 1846. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 25, 1940. Three pages.

Greg's Gossip Obtained from the Oregonian, December 1, 1940. One page. Newspaper clipping attached to paper with adhesive. A sports edition on Portland's first American Football match ever played in the city.

Miner's Fort And Agate Beach No author(s), interviewer(s), or date(s) identified. Five pages.

Curry County No author(s) or interviewer(s) identified. Dated August 16, 1940. Thirteen pages.

Miners Fort No author(s), interviewer(s), or date(s) identified. Nineteen pages.

John And The Bears No author(s), interviewer(s), or date(s) identified. Twelve pages.

Masquerade Carnival From the Oregonian, April 11, 1873. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 15, 1940. One page. A catalogued list of the guests and masks accompanied as the masquerade event.

The Women Of The West and Rogue River By Richard Frost, no date(s) identified. Two pages. An author's poems about the pioneer women of the west, their resolves and strength with homesteading, and the all the wonders of the Rogue River.

To The Emigration Of 1845 Song by Major Sullivan, from the Oregon Spectator, October 15, 1846. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 25, 1940. Two pages.

Exploiting Chinese From the Oregonian, October 10, 1885, Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 19, 1940. One page. A laundress's exploitation of Chinese workers during a time when there was a prohibition for chinese launderers. Leaving For Oregon '43 From the Oregon Spectator, April 16, 1846. Transcribed by Eugene Woods, November 25, 1940. One page. A poem on leaving the United States to Oregon Country during the Western Expansion.

Oregon Rain From the Oregonian, March 8, 1873. Transcribed by Lydia Littell, November 15, 1940. One page. A refurbishment of the mnemonic verse "Thirty Days Hath September" but turned into a verse on the weather in Oregon.

The Hunter That Never Returned By Richard Frost, no date(s) identified. Two pages. A somber poem of the lost of a homesteader while out hunting, and the absence felt by their widower.