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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
4
The rapid transit commission of New York City approves a new underground transport device, a development of escalators. The first unit will run near Thirty-fourth Street on a subway with eight platforms, two stationary. Two platforms travel three mph, two six mph, and two nine mph, with the fastest fitted with cross seats.
A G. P. Herald analysis argues socialism wanes as citizens bypass parties to push municipal reforms. It notes Britain and American cities taking control of utilities and housing, with referendums and charters moving power to the people and away from party leadership. It criticizes socialist reliance on party leadership over practical action.
A historic account outlines Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch’s string of elopements and affairs, from Greece to Monte Carlo and Berlin, culminating in exile after a scandal with Baroness Pistoikoff. The piece notes his uncle Sergius’s assassination and the czar’s decree on dynastic succession.
Mrs 8 Lindeau of Fort William Ontario suffered years of dyspepsia and stomach pains. Advised by her druggist to take Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets she reports great relief and no suffering since starting them. For sale by A C Marsters & Co.
New steam cleaning and repairing parlors operate in Roseburg with a club of forty at 1.50 dollars monthly and room for more. Single suits steam cleaned and pressed from 1.00 to 2.50 dollars. Ladies wool skirts also cleaned and pressed next to McDougal's Tailor shop. L. D. Harvey, proprietor.
The infant Alexis Nicholaievitch will be czar if he ascends the throne, hailed with celebrations in Russia. At birth on August 12 he was made honorary colonel of the Finland guards and christened with a splendor-filled ceremony. He owns gems and gold robes, and his nursery will be attended by dwarfs descended from Peter the Great era traditions.
During the Lewis and Clark Exposition the Southern Pacific Company sells round trip tickets to Portland at one and one third fare for the round trip within thirty days. For groups of ten or more on one ticket one fare round trip. For organized parties of one hundred or more, individual tickets at one fare round trip. Stopover of ten days at Portland on one way tickets through that point. Tickets deposited with Joint Agent at Portland with fifty cent extension charge.
A five day and ten day visit to the Ex position at Portland priced to include all expenses and viewing. five day option totals 21.00 with Roseburg rail fare 4.00, ten day option 31.00 with 6.00 rail fare. Full details available at South Pacific Ticket Office Roseburg.
The Douglas County Circuit Court issues a sheriff sale for the property described as the southeast quarter of section one and additional parcels in township 9 south range 5 west, totaling about 41 acres. The sale is to occur July 8, 1905 at the courthouse door in Roseburg for cash to satisfy the mortgage, costs, and attorney fees, with any excess proceeds applying to liens and costs as allowed by law.
320 acre cattle ranch on Seven Mile Creek five miles southwest of Fort Klamath Oregon. Fully fenced with house and large barn and ample water supply. Capable of producing about eighty tons of wild bay. Address P O Box 933 Tacoma Washington.
Samuel H. Brown as executor of Henry G. Brown deceased files final account with the Douglas County Clerk on Tuesday June 6 at 10 a.m. Objections are invited to settle the matter. Judge M. D. Thompson oversight noted.
Roseburg and Cottage Grove day designated for the Portland Fair on Monday June 12 1905. A special train will run from Roseburg at 9 50 am Sunday June 11 with time of arrival to stations north to be announced later. Limited round trip coach tickets available at listed rates to several towns including Roseburg Wilbur Oakland Rice Hill Yoncalla Drain Comstock Cottage Grove Saginaw Creswell.
A testimonial from Mrs. W H Leggett of Yum Yum Tennessee asserts Chamberlains Pain Balm eases full body rheumatic pain fast. The ad claims sleep and bed rent relief follow and lasting improvement. Sold by A C Marsters & Co.
517 acres 10 miles from Roseburg includes dwelling barn outbuildings fenced 110 acre river bottom land remaining timber and pasture alfalfa wheat acreage uncertain. Price reasonable. Inquiries to R. W. Maxerees Roseburg Ore. Also advertises bee and poultry supplies from KR Sykes.
In Douglas County Oregon the May 1905 judgment in William Warner v J C Johnson Jr leads to execution on the northwest quarter of section 16 town 11 south range 5 west Willamette Meridian containing 100 acres. On July 1 1905 at 5 pm the property will be sold at public auction at the County Court House Roseburg for United States gold coin subject to redemption.
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