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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
3
Local item notes the Tithe Guarantee and loan, mentions forbidden printing and filing papers, and promotes the Piarxpesten Map offered free to new cash subscribers with map pricing and census data. Also notes M O Warner piano tuner scheduling a visit to Roseburg to service pianos and organs at moderate prices.
Churchill and Woolley advertise silverware and wood burning pyrography gear with new lines and guaranteed five year wringers. Dr. W. S. Hamilton and others visit Portland. Ruth Burkhart and Mrs. Carrier host in city. marriage licenses issued. turkeys shipped from Douglas County. a fire alarm at FP Alley’s Mill Street. local real estate and insurance notices. Dr. R. D. Burrow to settle in Roseburg. various social and business updates across Roseburg and surrounding towns.
Finder of a lost receipt book near Roseburg is urged to return it to the office. Mineman Plains dealer solicitor W. D. McGee of Valles Alaska visits with his brother 2 A. McGee and friends at the Calapooia home after five years. He discusses extending homestead laws to Alaska and other needed legislation. Pleasant call acknowledged Wednesday.
Company B of the 4th regiment O X G held a Saturday night election to fill vacancies. John Evans was promoted to Captain, Fred Carter elected First Lieutenant, and Chester Easter elected Second Lieutenant. Confirmations await passing the State Military Examining Board.
Everything is ready for the second annual ball of the UBR E to be held at the Opera House on December 3. Music will be first class, decorations artistic, and a splendid supper will be served. Interest is high to make this the social event of the season.
A social at Brockway on December 12, 1902 benefits the school with funds to buy a flag and new books. Supt. Hamlin will lecture on the Philippines and display his curios, described as rare. Ladies bring baskets for supper and a pleasant partner is promised.
A. H. Kaler, aged 60, who sounded the alarm when Mrs. A. H. Kaler leaped into Cow Creek from West Fork bridge, is now hopelessly insane at Molalla. He was seriously injured attempting her rescue, and grief over the incident is blamed for his breakdown.
Robin Conn and Edith Brockway entered school last week. Prof Orentz spoke on Helen Keilor. Room three prepared a Thanksgiving program with Puritan costumes and decorations. Visitors included Mrs Orcott Mrs Whipple Mabel Black Kitsie Moore and Vera Rally. Dr Page of Oakland visited patients. Mr and Mrs Striker welcomed a daughter born Nov 27. Alma Elma Ambros spent Thanksgiving at Cottage Grove. MandewVore a Douglas Co teacher vacationing at home. Vose family and Mrs Vickers spent Thanksgiving at Boswell Springs. Yoncalla Public School received books. Bessie Yett at Drain Normal spent Thanksgiving at home. Dr Vose held a sale of goods Nov 29 and plans to move east in search of location.
Mrs S J Chenoweth spent Tuesday in Roseburg. Several new pupils entered school Monday. Mr John Moore of Canyonville visited with cousin Mr Poole for a day or so. Mr and Mrs Haynes of Eugene are visiting relatives. Rev Conner preached an interesting sermon Sunday morning. Barnana.
The Eth s memorial services set for Sunday at 2 p m in the Roseburg Opera House. Hon P H NyArey of Salem will deliver the eulogy and Geo TH Bennett of Roseburg will give the address. The public is invited to attend.
Advertisements show farms, stock ranches and timber lands for sale within ten miles of the railroad line. The notices reference J D Wasmeny, Colonization Agent, Reeetorg, Oregon, as the contact for correspondence and sale details.
The High School football team sails tonight on the early train for a southern trip. Players include Francis, Holt, Evans, Booth, Matlock, Stevenson, Hendershot, Kuykendall, Gray, Dillard, Keet, with subs McCormick, Crow, Ertz. Coach Crabtree and Manager Harry Straight accompany. Games planned against Roseburg High Thursday, Oakland Friday, and C M A's at Cottage Grove next Saturday.
Miss Fannie Wilson directed a memorable program at Hayhurst School last Friday closing the fall term. Pupils performed well with exam papers showing high marks including a general average of 97 percent. A young, energetic teacher received a handsome book from her students. Wilson plans a February return for a short subscription school before the spring term. The new schoolhouse is praised for comfort and convenience as patrons renew interest in education. Cosmurourt. AN.
Despite bad weather, five large smikding structures near completion including a residence. Carpenters lay a 12 foot sidewalk along the main street. The horaps for spring railroad construction work are wintered in the Great Central Go's barn in the addition.
In a brief notice F. F. Partassow announces the lease of his Lavelry to O. C. Baker of San Francisco and thanks patrons for past favors hoping they will extend similar support to his successor for entire satisfaction.
A. E. Clayton as administrator of Ashtonl Clayton deceased had his final account allowed and was released from further liability. H Wallenberg as administrator of the partnership estate of 8 Marke deceased and H Wallenberg granted authority to sell real property to satisfy debts over 1000 dollars. Property includes 64 lots and ten blocks in Canyonville and 703 acres of other land. Dwight Reed administrator of Delinda Hill deceased filed his final report and a hearing was set for Monday January 5, 1905.
Walter H. Pickthorn and Sadie Hampton were married at the bride’s parents home in The Mile at noon Wednesday December 5 1902. The groom is a well known railway ticket agent and the bride served as assistant matron at the Soldiers Home. They will reside at Mr Pickthorn’s West Roseburg home after December 5. The Pearseparens join friends in wishing them joy.
Saunders reports the birth in Dalles Oregon on November W 1902 of a son to the wife of Prof A M Saunders of this city. The baby weighs eight pounds and is expected to attend school at Roseburg.
Albany Democrat notes the marriage of T. E. Nichols and Miss Minnie Austill on the Slascott Range near Albany while returning from Astoria to Roseburg. The ceremony was performed in their buggy by Judge Palmér. It describes the wedding as plain and simple.
Notice states all accounts and bills remaining unpaid after November 20, 1902 will be placed in collection. Before this date, bills may be settled by calling at C. B. Cannon's News and Book Store. Collection costs will be added after December 20, 1902. Mas. Born.
The ladies of Christin Church will hold a bazaar at the Douglas County Book Building on Friday and Saturday December 12th. The sale features fancy and suitable Xmas presents. A liberal patronage is solicited.
Participants are urged to prepare show binks for the Chicken Show and submit them for the wee eiteret. Judge Cobbinlick will score the entries among the comats along the coast. The entry price covers knowing your status as PLampeaten Publishing prepares the Presiam list for Saturday distribution.
Roseburg Brewery seeks 2000 thousand bushels of good barley in Roseburg Ore with payment terms per power. address Roseburg Brewing Co Rawebury Ore.
A Cleveland store announces Saturdays will be non operating days marking a temporary shift in hours. The policy affects regular customers and may influence weekend shopping plans.
Fragmentary legal notice from Oregon territory County Court concerning estate matters. The readable portions reference a court action about natate and involve local officials. Further details are unclear from the fragment.
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