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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1903
Page
3
Local ads tout Planet Jr. Seeder use for garden work, Pedalis Shoes for Women at Flint's Popular Shoe Parlors, and Whittemore polishes. Also advertised are abstracts by J D Ramilios, Goats for sale near Roseburg, routes to Coos County, and multiple local notices on real estate, farms, and area visitors.
Mrs. Julia Settle of Lebanon visits son George Settle. Sherman Fortin of French Settlement in the city Wednesday. C. H. Maupin and son from Kellogg in town earlier. E. G. Young and Co. shipped three carloads of sheep to Portland on Monday. Zopher Agee becomes an Odd Fellows deputy. Mike Clara Smith of Nonpareil visits Oakland relatives. C. W. Vail retires from a southern county trip. Harry Stearns returns from Hill's Military Academy and resumes hardware store work. A. F. Stearns, C. Ross King, Phil Beckley, George Johnson and Zopher Agee return from Portland. Mrs. George Harr surprised as her father S. Davis and brother arrive from Oshkosh to possibly settle in Douglas county. Dave McCollum mangles his right little finger on a saw. amputation at the first joint required, sidelining work for days. Wednesday evening the local Odd Fellows elected L. Beckley noble grand, Roy Stearns vice grand, Phil Beckley secretary, Oliver Johnson treasurer. appointive officers to follow.
The annual meeting of stock holders will be at the Roseburg Court House on Saturday June 6 1903 at 1 p m for electing a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business. Mora Wenes Press 403 F A McCatt secretary Fullerton Richardson druggists advertise Plano Jones Chain drive mowers at Churchill and Woolley. One good milch cow for sale cheap write box 21 Roseburg Ore. Another carload for Churchill and Woolley of berry box material. Meyers Hay Carrier double and single harpoon forks hay-makers tools at Churchill and Woolley. Bread fresh daily at Umpqua Bakery.
One and a half horsepower Fairbanks and Morse gasoline engine nearly new and unused for three months. Replaced by a five horsepower unit, thus offering the smaller engine at a bargain. Address Plumspra Len, Roseburg Oregon.
Vacant lots and mining timber claims available with no fees due until filing is accepted. Relinquishments bought and sold. Includes home steads and town land options in defined locations.
An Oregon ad roundup praises the Needham brand led by T. K. Richardson of Roseburg and Cottage Grove, arguing high quality comes from skilled mechanics and materials rather than press boosts. It also notes Umpqua Bakery offers fresh bread and warns against cheap imitators of the Jones Chain Drive Mower sold by Churchill and Woolley, with Hildebrand's offering footwear and goods.
Notice to taxpayers states the 1902 tax roll is in hand and that taxes will be collected starting March 1, 1903 at 8 o clock. Sheriff and tax collector are listed for Douglas county Oregon. An advertising filler mentions boarding and meals near the Episcopal church and city hall.
Notice to all holders of county warrants endorsed before November 10 1900 to present them at the county treasurer's office for payment. Interest will cease after this notice date. Dated Roseburg Oregon March 9 1903. Geo Drawice County Treasurer.
Music lovers may visit Barr's Popular Music House to inspect a broad instrument selection. Pianos include Chickering Kimball and Victor. other brands noted are Singer Kingsbury Needham and Grown Orchestrical. Mandolins guitars and banjos fill the small goods stock. violins range $2.50 to $50. Core Columbia graphophone agent with concert hall admission listed.
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