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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
2
The Insects Plaindealer is issued on Mondays and Thursdays by DEALER PUBLISHING Co with Brookes & Conner as editors and publishers Advertising rates are available on application.
A columnist analyzes recent European powers and the United States, noting implied aggression and the Monroe Doctrine. The piece argues for a strong U S stance to preserve the Western hemisphere and hints at possible alliances to secure world peace.
The Medford Mail praises President Roosevelt for denying clemency to J W McKnight the German National Bank of Louisville Ky embezzler. It calls offenders who plunder thrift and labor accumulations wreckers of private fortunes and urges firm justice with no excuse for pardon. The president’s note reads Denied as an absolutely clear case of guilt.
The Myrtle Point Enterprise laments the newspaper life, noting fifty two weeks of labor, occasional payment by readers as capital, and unpaid bills as anarchy. It adds future justice and hell as fate for deadbeat nonpayers, yet questions the editor’s relief.
The governor elect’s forthcoming message will survey state affairs. Public outlines include economy in administration, protection of public lands, flats on state officers, liberal funding for the Lewis and Clark Fair, support for irrigation projects, and tax law revision.
The Eugene Register notes a calm period before springtime when activity will pick up as construction and business activity ramp up around the Coon Bay Railroad project, signaling upcoming changes in the region.
A report notes Ogden Armour funds an institute described as knifeless blond surgery in Chienzo with an appearance of a 282 million feather in osteopathy expenses. The item highlights the scale of the endowment and its unconventional method.
Sol Hirsch dies removing a prominent figure from Oregon history. His leadership and influence marked a distinctive era in the state’s development and public life.
Morton Tower of Marshfield has been named collector of customs for the Southern Orenon district, a post noted for enforcing tariff rules and supervising port duties. Tower succeeds previous appointee and begins duties immediately.
The Oregon Legislature will convene on the second Monday in January, marking the start of its annual session. Lawmakers from both chambers plan to address budget, policy, and governance issues during the session.
A notice requests all who owe F. F. Patterson for laundry work up to November 1, 1902, to call at the office of Attorney Frank G. Mielli in the Review Building to settle the accounts.
Attractions here are numerous and prices reasonable for dress goods trimmings fancy goods and Christmas novelties. Elegant umbrellas furs gloves handkerchiefs silk and wool waists and skirts in variety. Special sale items and ample selections for personal needs.
Reduction on cloaks and jackets with a full assortment of leather and celluloid goods fancy cases handkerchiefs gloves and hundreds of other new items to choose from hurry and select early for best selection.
The desolate tone surveys Venezuelan tensions with Britain and France urging arbitration. Reports note oil, copper finds near Waldo Oregon, calls for statehood, and a string of legal and political comments across the United States including court punishments and graft jokes, all reflecting a turbulent era.
Secretary Hitchcock directs suspension of all timber and stone act entries in Oregon California and Washington until further orders. He orders inspectors to review pending entries in La Grande Lakeview Oregon City and The Dalles Land Offices. Local offices may still accept proofs but General Land Office will suspend on arrival.
On Wednesday evening December 24 1902 a Christmas tree will be held at Glide church. The program includes good music singing and exercises followed by a dance in the new hall. All are cordially invited and encouraged to come early by order of the committee.
Transfers show B Riddle et ux to S 250 for Lot 17 Maple Park Addition and Lots 1 2 Block 16 Riddle. Colebourne et ux to C A Gibler et ux $650 adjoining E Zimmerman's Mosher St Hoseburg. John F Givens to W Parks $1000 segment of section 14 to 20 West. Chas Wisher Sr to W N Crouch et ax $500 Lot 5 Block 19 Railroad Addition Oakland. Horace Adan et ax to John W Jones $50 Lot 1 Block 4 and Lots 7 8 Block 8 Old Oakland. Chas E Dailey to Z L Dimmick E Page 150 acres of see 6 Tp 2/15 T7W. John Weaver to R L Douglas and Frank Sullivan $400 Lot Sand G and S l g of aw g and Nely of Ewhg of See 0 Tp 108 R4W.
Mr and Mrs Chas Eckhoff met Major Kinney to transfer the Bangor townsite to the Great Central Railway. The fee was signed and delivered and will likely be recorded soon though payment status is unclear. The community awaits further development as Bangor could become a major growth center if Kinney succeeds.
Sprengle and Spaulding of Seattle request a mail address change for their office at Arcade Budget room 239 Seattle. They commend the paper for its cruelty to poultry editorial and express support for the publication.
A notice seeks a male teacher for the principal role in Yoncalla Oregon School District 32. Requirements and deadlines are listed in the district posting.
Notice under a county court warrant for 1901 taxes in Douglas County Oregon lists delinquent taxpayers and parcels. Names include Nassren Edw and Thomas Alexander with listed tracts and amounts owed, detailing lots and sections in Roseburg area and surrounding lands.
An OCR dense catalog lists numerous parcels, ownerships, and subdivision notes in Douglas County Oregon. It names many individuals and properties including Crow's Addition to Oakland and Roseburg areas, with partial descriptions of townships ranges and deed references, outlining land sales and administrator notices.
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