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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
2
The Roseburg Plaindealer lists editors W. Cossma and Freep Wear with T. G. Rev, C. Basruca traveling solicitor. It notes a rate card and annual price of $1.30, with entry as second class mail matter and June 12, 1902 date for imprint.
The Lagene Register says Geer hopes to force initiative and referendum through a special session to claim a senator’s seat. Critics doubt the move, noting the new legislature will handle salaries and the people should avoid $25 000 in unnecessary costs.
State Senator A M Marsters voiced strong support for Mat selories as per the Republican state platform and said new county members elect favor it. He supported making the initiative and referendum operative soon but doubts a near term special session would be efficient and cites taxpayer cost as a concern.
The Prarmpracen notes Mr. Geer urges a special legislative session to enact initiative and referendum laws. He believes it will aid his senate bid, but the public may oppose extra costs so soon after the regular session. Proposals to be debated would duplicate regular duties for the new legislature.
Roosevelt commends soldiers allowed to peak for themselves, praising their independence and resolve in the face of duty and service. The remark highlights self government as a core wartime merit.
The Salem Journal condemns the last legislature's excesses and urges a costly special session before the election to appease retiring Governor J. T. Geer. It argues the public will not tolerate the move and warns of financial waste.
Ingram, the convict who saved a guard by taking a bullet during the penitentiary outbreak on Monday, remains alive with good hopes of recovery. His injured leg is attended to. He may be pardoned for his brave deed.
The incoming governor will appoint the penitentiary superintendent and the officers of the soldiers' home plus his private secretary. Otherwise the board will fill offices, likely Republican. Several candidates already seek the penitentiary superintendent post.
Governor Geer orders Salem and Weedburn mailitix companies to assist in capturing convicts Tracy and Merrill reportedly hiding behind a Las stick in an open field near Ciervair. The Piarth Regiment is mobilized to aid the operation.
The text critiques guard training and equipment at the Oregon state penitentiary. It claims daily target practice should meet requirements, insists only capable guards should work, and mentions failures of past guards with poor marksman abilities and inadequate firearms during fifteen duels.
A garbled quote from Aguinaldo era sources discusses American aid to the Vilipinos and criticizes American politicians. The passage mixes names and terms, rendering a coherent report difficult.
A fragmentary local report describes unsafe conditions at a plant near Deaplas Street with a crane, river hazards, and gravel operations. Officials discuss tests and steady operations while the public is urged to monitor for potential safety actions and site activity.
A detailed description of a new evaporator device by Mr. Sridgyx from Churchill and Woolley is outlined. The invention claims superior fuel efficiency and cooler exhaust, with a furnace-like chamber and multiple pipes feeding warm air into a central evaporator. The design is presented as promising valuable property for the inventor and local fruit growers.
The Southern Warilie Company and the Gervallisne Eastern millroad announce a Newport round trip ticket sale effective June 1 to October 10 with reduced codices rates. Enquire locally for complete details and departure points.
The article notes violations of Oregon fish laws, including arrests by Deputy Fish Warden E. G. Hodson and fines. It mentions prohibited fishing times and areas around Winchester and Rogue River, with exemptions for certain angling under state rules and references to penalties for unlawful catching of fish or salmon.
The Fraternity and members of Phine tarian Lodge No 8 express condolences on the death of Brother Mussel Judussen. Drape charter for a period, notify the Arnage Lodge minutes, and send copies to the Commandant and city papers. The resolutions record his service in Company Woeth Ree Lelatad and later life in Eugene and Roseburg.
Wall Marpley was in town last week while Mrs Viarrelmats guests with Wm Wavner. A school meeting on Minas is noted and the Scottsburg area plans an entertain ment with supper on the twenty eighth. Mr and Mrs Palmer visit and plan to sell property. Traylor and Franklin will deliver lumber for a new house near Margen plage twelve miles away.
The article reports on the pursuit of fugitive convicts Tracey and Merrill after an escape from the Coregon State Penitentiary. A large search involving Woodburn, Salem, and militia units surrounds a wooded area near Gervais as authorities attempt capture or kill the fugitives.
Subscribers are requested to permit the courthouse in Roreburg on Saturday the 21st at one PM to elect a superintendent to oversee the Deer Creek hill improvement and to consider related business. Hh Ramp, Chairman.
An unclear OCR fragment reads and yet by al excuriunimt, is now gen erally sarc with no clear event or attribution.
Special to the Pearspeatin reports two bold Viet suspects breached a field line near Monitor and took breakfast at a farm lane before evading a rapid sheriff patrol from Geregis. Pursued by two Melita companies, they remain at large as authorities close in.
Public notice advertises sale of credits or letters by post with names listed and a request for interested parties to state the date of advertising. Contact Tit PLaixvianen or adders for particulars. Letters will be charged for return postage and a list of named individuals appears in the notice.
The article warns about kidney catarrh and Bright's disease with warnings to seek care. It mentions remedies and cautions, urging readers to act promptly and avoid delays. Names referenced include Millhress Smith and Marstere Drag C’s with unclear context.
Fragmented OCR text reports local notices from Myrtle Point, mentioning farms, leases, dairy cows, cow sheds, steam heat and railroad favors. Details are unclear. contact Pox 48, Mer the Bov at the office for particulars.
The readable parts mention Guy Panes, Batter, K. Ligier, and a Pacific coast creamery context. The passage appears damaged with garbled phrases and names. No clear event date or outcome is extractable from the legible content.
A medical claim describes a dramatic cure using Electric Bitters and Hacklen's American Salve for a serious illness, attributed to Dr Roberts of Elizabeth. The account emphasizes detoxifying and healing effects on blood and skin, with purported removal of poisons and healing from various conditions.
In Penglas County Oregon Circuit Court Coshow wud Sheridan Reary Laughlin and Edwanl Leigh defendants. By execution sale June 1711 May YW the plaintiff obtained judgment for 1280.80 plus 35.40 costs and interest. Sale on July rath 1902 at 2:00 p.m. at the courthouse Roseburg Oregon to highest bidder for the property described as a mill site in the Doiglis County Douglas County Oregon containing five acres. The sale includes all rights and interests of the defendants in the property and is subject to outstanding court costs and interest.
Lost pony described as small, white spot on forehead and white above right hind lead. Weight about unknown. Last seen May 30. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. Contact IL J Romserr Roseburg Oregon.
A fragmentary inland notice advertises pasture for sale near Myrtle Creek with terms described as very reasonable. The listing mentions White and McQoc as partners and references Roseburg Oregon with a vague date in July.
The state teachers association conference will be held at Bayene from January 25 to 28. The event will feature a U'ground trip rate and strong representation from Donghis County.
Classified notices advertise horses and livestock for sale. Seekers offer copper items, gold and silver, and electrolytic assays. Property for sale includes 1 acre lots near Satsop and Myrtle Creek, and farms near Ten Mile and Olive Creek with terms. Local services include restaurants, tailoring, and furniture stores with seasonal stock.
Fragmentary text mentions a date in June and a location named Mo fallen House. The legible parts suggest a notice about preparing to treat illnesses and calling at a house, but essential details are missing to identify people, organizations, or event.
In the fireait court of the State of Unrogon, wor Douglas Cowmly. cy. Fi 1, Piainnigt Herman WVeen and Macy When, Defendania. Notice is hereby given of an execution to be levied against the above entitled court for the sum of 2.00 with interest at 6 percent per annum from the 1st day. The levy is set for Saturday, the 12th day of Joby, at one Ovi po af onley, in Roseburg, Douglas county, Oregon, to satisfy the amount due and costs. The real property described includes the vast half of a certain quarter in township K7 west in Douglas county, Oregon, with appurtenances, and is to be sold to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the judgment, with Parrott, sheriff of Douglas county, Oregon.
Notice of public land claim in Oregon for Lucinda M Brooks of Washington. Timber versus agricultural use dispute. Land office in Roseburg invites objections before September 11, 192. Names listed include Wilpers John Sater and others. Written claims must be filed to protect interests in the described lands.
Roseburg Oregon real estate site hosts a land claim notice filed by claimant for timber or stone purposes under the homestead act. The notice names William Bates as Register and details a claim near Roseburg with adverse parties to file by August 1901.
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