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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1903
Page
2
The notice lists the Twiten Weel Roseburg Plaindealer with publication days Mondays and Tuesdays and references the Plain Dealer Publishing Co. Editor H H Brookes and Local Editor Haserr H Brookes. It notes a twice weekly schedule and annual rate of 52.00, entered at Roseburg post office as second class mail matter dated June 8 1963.
The arrest of Miss Marie Ware linked to government land frauds marks the first official allegation of a woman’s malfeasance in Oregon. The piece notes men falter more often, but expresses hope Ware was deceived by land sharks and will prove her innocence.
The circuit court's term in Roseburg is praised for moral impact and officials are commended. Editorials challenge a new gambling ordinance, arguing it would license crime, hurt enforcement, and degrade respect for law. Authors call for harsher fines and caution against using law for revenue.
Eugene shows unexpected industrial interest as plans emerge for a vinegar factory, contrasting the city’s sour mood on baseball with revived civic engagement and economic development.
Local game reports say Roseburg defeated Salem on Salem’s own field helping Roseburg stay neck and neck in the league. Roseburg praises cordial sportsmanship by its citizens and hints Salem will face a warm reception when visiting.
Isaac Coy, as administrator of the estate of W. B. Carey, deceased, filed his final account. The court ordered a settlement hearing for Monday, July 4, 190%, at 10 o'clock a.m., to approve the account and close the administration.
Roseburg defeated Salem 10 to 7 at Salem and beat Salem 5 to 3 at Salem on Sunday. In Eugene, Eugene routed Albany 15 to 0. Box scores list Sanders White Bradley Morrow Corline Ray Casey Van Leuwen Joerger and others. A Roseburg vs W O W game at Rose Park drew 22 to 9 with McClallen and Carry Langenberg among casualties and Sam Sykes advertising the big game.
Judge Hamilton dissolved the injunction to prevent Sunday baseball in Eugene. The opinion says municipal officers should protect residents from disruption, and that pleadings and affidavits do not justify a permanent injunction. It notes an emergency use for injunctions and cites Roosevelt satire in the Granta Pass Courier comments.
Last Friday Astoria authorities beat back a case against California residents Charles R. Lenoslias John L. Bock Josiah Smith slias George R. Rogers and Del bert Smith who are sought on perjury charges. District Attorney Harrison Allen says Bock and the Smiths filed suit in Astoria on March 10 2003 for damages after a fall in a city street. A verdict of about 3000 favored the plaintiffs but investigators allege the injuries were preexisting and the trio conspired to defraud the city. An arrest warrant has been issued and a second requisition sent to Governor Pardee of California for their return.
The Medford Enquirer editor stirs statewide ire with remarks about President Roosevelt. He denies serious offense, calling the statements jocular as condemnations rise from Jackson county groups and other organizations.
Practical guidance from E. E. Wright on selecting Autumn thrifty ewes, feeding oats and wheat bran, keeping troughs clean, and ensuring shelter. It covers gradual feeding increases, free access to water and salt, and creating a creep with corn meal and bran for lambs to rapid growth to 40–60 pounds by ten to twelve weeks.
George N. Andrews wed Relewis J W Krewsen Justice of the Peace officiating at Mrs McCalister residence Drain June 6 1908. Clingenpeel family arrived recently from Indianapolis Indiana.
The Fourth Annual Rose Festival by the Y P S C EB of the Christian Church fills Roseburg with a Garden of roses. A 12 column pagoda and a center rose bank spellbind visitors while Applehoffs Orchestra livens the night. Prizes honor diverse bouquets and collections as sisters, guests, and local patrons enjoy treats and displays.
Citizens meet on July 3 to organize a fit Fourth of July celebration with committees for finance program music grounds and various roles. Officers include H J Wilson as chairman and J B Ford as secretary.
In the matter of the estate of Jermina Clayton the final account of A. E. Clayton as administrator was accepted and settled with the administrator and bendemen released from further liabilities. Mrs. J. B. Waite traveled to Portland Sunday morning as a delegate to the Grand Chapter C. E. 8.
A farmer advises that a few sheep fit on nearly every farm and help clear weeds and briars. He describes letting sheep graze to kill brambles, notes common parasites like ticks and lice, and suggests sulfur in feed and tar on troughs to control pests. He warns against overstocking, stressing profitable, manageable flocks and careful pasture rotation.
The late General Assembly in Los Angeles revised parts of the Westminster Confession of Faith. Changes include predestination clarified for universal salvation, infant salvation affirmed for all dying in infancy, removal of the Pope as the man of sin, and ministers barred from marrying divorced persons except on grounds aligned with Scripture and the Westminster standards.
In Chicago last Friday night Dr Chamberlain spoke at the University of Wisconsin Club banquet in the Audito rium Hotel. He urged respect for civil law to prevent civil strife and warned of rising labor issues affecting the right to work and to manage one’s business freely.
Remain uncalled for at the Roseburg post office due to names including Billings Mrs H M Marr Miss Annie Brooch Mr David Rollins Meg W Clark Mrs Elias Scribner Mr M A Jorden E Stockwell Mrs Clara Kandtsen Mr A E Persons. Advertised dates must be stated, letters changed for one cent each. June 8 1905. P M Ww. Faatex, Postmaster.
Mire Ladil and family return to Glendale after visit at Geld Hill and Medford. Jadd family to copy cottage behind store. W D Cradeick restores first kiln of 100000 bricks for Sonnemann two story. Chas Hughes arrives from Wisconsin to open office in Minard block. Glendale plans Fourth of July celebration with details next week. Several local updates on health, railroad spur work, bridge project, and notable visits.
Commissioner Richards reveals the irrigation fund for arid land reclamation under the 1902 act totals 7,530,338 for 1901 and 1902, distributed among Arizona California Colorado Idaho Kansas Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Utah Washington Wyoming. Projected next July fund reaches about 15,000,000 based on land sale receipts.
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