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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
2
The 1902 Roseburg Plaindealer reports the Albany citizen and Corvallis & Eastern agent John Turner fell to alcohol. He could not quit drinking despite efforts to reform, leading to personal despair and temporary insanity while leaving his business in decent shape.
The piece suggests selecting household articles that are both pretty and practical for the Christmas season. It notes the care taken in choosing gifts for each family member, combining necfulness and beauty to please the entire family during a thoughtful and progressive holiday.
A defined theme shows trusts and political allies aiming to block President Roosevelt’s 196 nomination. They back Senator Hanna or, if health fails, Senator Fairbanks of Indiana. Their plan is to thwart regulation legislation and then push a trust candidate.
The Southern Pacific Company has received two large Atlantic type compound locomotives, numbers 273 and 277, built in Baltimore. They tower over other engines in the round house and are designed to sustain speeds up to ninety miles per hour.
The passage notes rising Tracy dramas in the East similar to Quo Vadis and Tom S Cabin, predicting continued popularity if an epidemic persists. It recalls a famed bandit manhunt that captivated the nation but has faded from memory in Oregon and Washington, leaving dramatists hungry for fresh material.
The Southern Pacific intends to lay heavier 80 pound steel rails from Antwerp by sailing vessel in spring. About 10 000 tons will fund roughly 76 miles of new track between Glendale and Dunsmuir.
The article notes Dewey is no longer the focus and describes him as in charge of a fleet at Culebra Island with four battleships a cruiser a gun boat and other vessels. It reports ultimatums from Great Britain and Germany to Venezuela and fleets assembling off Venezuela with no Venezuelan statement. It also mentions John Barrett a 96 year old new minister to Japan and a prison incident in Topeka while calling for an insane asylum commitment for another woman.
The San Francisco Chronicle calls Hon. B. Miller a missionary to China in a brief notice about his content and efforts related to Nin Chwang.
The 19S cilandars come out in annual display, featuring several striking and pretty artistic pieces. The collection showcases vivid designs and decorative imagery typical of the season.
W C Ward of Harriman Immigration Bureau notes a surge of inquiries about Oregon from visitors to Chicago offices. He works in the Columbia river section and is in Oregon to study resources industry and commerce.
The Plainpeauer reports a surge in subscriptions with a growing list of bonafide subscribers. With a brick building near completion and a Cotrell press arriving next week, the paper promises better service to patrons and expanded clubbing offers. The two week new subscriber roster includes E L Smith Hood River Oregon J H Vandever Santa Barbara Cal Jas Bunch Elkton Ore and many others across Oregon Washington Ohio Texas and Nebraska.
Joe Lawson a noted shoe salesman and brother of Will F Lawson of this city died at his Terre Haute Indiana home on December 4 1992. His death followed stomach trouble after resigning his position and returning home to be cared for by relatives. Lawson aged 25 had long been a member of Terre Haute lodge K of P under whose auspices his funeral was conducted. Will Lawson traveled east to visit him and learned of the death upon returning home.
The Oregon Code compiled by Judge C B Bellinger and W W Cotton was issued today. It spans two volumes and 1850 pages with a full index referencing sections, plus annotations to Oregon Reports and the Pacific Reporter. One thousand copies go to the secretary of state for distribution.
Florence West reports Milton Nicolie circulated a subscription paper Monday to fund a county road from Mapleton to the mouth of Lake Creek. Local business men contributed, with expectations the county court will match private funds. A contract to clear Rainbow Rock was let to Wm Wells for 100 dollars, with county supplying powder and tools.
Catalogues for the Third Annual Poultry Exhibition in Roseburg December 17 to 20 are available by mail. The show room is in the Douglas County Bank building and judges will provide score cards for all entries, offering a detailed appraisal of each bird’s value and standard compliance. F B Hawtrx, Sec.
E R Applegate, longtime local figure and former bank executive, has accepted a job as manager of the Portland sanitarium and will move there with his wife, leaving the Douglas county precinct.
In Wosetor Oregon on December 10, 1002 Ma Eprron urges the Oregonian to pick a memorial site at the state hospital grounds. She argues the tribute should honor all who suffered in the Philippines and those veterans, with graves scattered across the mountains and valleys. She asks the state to approve a memorial that reflects broad public wishes.
Mrs Carrie Nation disrupted a New York horse show scolding Vanderbilt women for immodest dress and attempting to locate a wine case. She was escorted from the patio amid the scene.
Catarrh care is touted as the only positive internal cure on the market that does all that is claimed. Sold by leading druggists with no substitutes. Free pamphlet on catarrh available from Smith Bros., Fresno, Cal.
December 15 program at the Roseburg Theater features Mr Happy Willard Simms performing music and comedy acts for the audience with a festive atmosphere and variety entertainment.
A Living Picture of PUCK'S Creamed Chare with Competent Dest and Chores of Gorgeoudy Gowsed Girls stars Clarence tian and U.2eece. Pres ac Poletie stages a funniest musical comedy, priced low on the lower floor at 25 cents.
Roseburg Chapter No 8 C B 8 and Julia Abraham Cabin No 5 N 10 last Thursday and Monday elected new officers for the ensuing year. Eastern Star officers include Minnie Sprague W M and Maud Rast A M. Native Daughters names Flossie Shambrook president and Maud Rast sec. Native Sons of Oregon at Joe Laine Cabin No 16 chose Sam Josephson president and C S Coshow treasurer among others. Grand Cabin delegates named C P Coshow Sam Josephson Sam Rast V C London and Dester Rice.
A single male teacher is wanted as principal for Yoncalla Oregon school district. The term is eight months with a $9 pay. Applications should be sent to Exxear Hetiwaxt, clerk, district 32, Yoncalla, Ore.
Tax sale listing for year 1901 in Douglas County Oregon cites Warrant from the Near Court. Delinquent taxpayers' lands across multiple sections and townships are advertised for sale to satisfy unpaid taxes, with numerous property descriptions and owner names, including Roseburg areas and additions.
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