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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1903
Page
2
A June 16 1908 notice frames union strength as key to societal progress. The piece extols focused effort by individuals families and committees citing perseverance toward a single goal and the proverb a house divided against itself cannot stand. It ends with a dubious aside about Grants Paes and a journal critique.
Portland visit by Hon Ira B Riddle and various residents from Roseburg Days Creek Azalea Myrtle Creek and Canyonville frequent town with social events and travel. Haying and drought impact noted with light crop. several people traveling to Montana Wyoming and Klamath.
Grants Pass citizens and Bureau of Forestry officials discussed forest reserves on June 5. Langell of Washington urged cautious policy, noting reserves preserve water and timber while mining claims retain access. Critics claimed bias against miners and timber interests, urging careful remonstrance and review before report.
Miss Eva Howard of Kellogg visits Oakland friends. Miss Beasie Parker of Rica Hill guests of her uncle P O Parker. Mrs K E Dimmick of Ukiah visits sister Mrs Dr Page. M A Strain returns from Los Angeles where he attended the Presbyterian general assembly. G A Taylor visits Oakland relatives. A F Brown expands interior of brick building for new drug store. Bert Fawcett and family visit Pawsett relatives. May Fawcett returns home. E E Boyd heads to Edgeway California. A L Kager to act as Southern Pacific agent until July. Sutherlin family visit Oakland. Sutherlin plans a residence near Wilbur. Nellie Milledge and Miss Ray Howard visit Mrs B Bailey. Miss Howard travels to Oregon. L C Sherman returns from Eugene and brick building work begins. five more brick masons to arrive. two weeks to finish brick work. A F Brown receives a carload of Jersey cows to start a dairy business. shipment to farm north of town cared for by George Armstrong and Charles Sirse. At La Crowe Wisconsin a quarrel over a private road right of way ends in fatal head injury to Andrew Shevek 75 by neighbor Andrew Kevorsek. U S weather observer notes climate factors foster Northwest murder and crime.
A two parcel building 24 by 40 feet suitable for paint shop storage or similar uses. Located one block from the depot and three blocks from the Post Office. Inquire of T. B. Cannon at the corner residence Oak and Pine or at the Senate Saloon in Raseburg.
A brief ad mentions Mennen's Talcum Powder and Rose Witch Hazel Lotion marketed as Fragrant and Soothing by Fullerton Richardson. The snippet highlights cosmetic lines focusing on fragrance and soothing properties. The text implies a product display or promotional listing without further context.
Mrs Gene Hanan and Mrs John Jamieson of Portland toured the area on their way to Fort Klamath. A lightning struck tree near the Atterbury place was visible during the storm. Rev J A Ware from Eugene reported on services in Riddle and preaching sessions will run about two weeks. Mrs Thos Nelson of Canyonville rode as a single passenger returning from Portland as a Grand Lodge Eastern Star delegate. G N Riddie arrived from Azalea to get a new wagon and praised a local shingle mill with a 25.00 daily capacity and high quality shingles.
For sale a 17 acre property adjoining the fair grounds 4 good buildings and 150 bearing fruit trees. L0 acres in cultivation. Priced at 1225 dollars. For particulars inquire at Milikin's shoe store Roseburg Oregon. fal
James Beckley of Riddle and County Commissioner J C Young are in the city on business. Miss Fike Willis arrives from Dillard to visit friends, and Eva Howard from Portland vacationing here. Stella Murty returns to San Francisco after visiting the Wollenberg family and Portland friends. Ed Davis and his decorators spread carnival colors through the city. Clare Caulfield leaves for Drain to visit relatives while Von Casey returns to Roseburg to join the Roseburg baseball lineup.
For sale cheap a seven year old goml work horse. Inquire of F F Ball at Deer Creek Dam near Roseburg.
Salem Raglans defeated Roseburg in a hard fought Sunday game featuring strong pitching and teamwork. Morrow led Salem with steady defense and timely hits while Roseburg miscues and fielding errors opened the door for Salem's late scoring as both sides battled through a lengthy and eventful contest.
Raymond Terrill struck out with runners aboard as Salem edged Roseburg 5 to 4. Key hits came from Davis and Baker for Salem while Davis also stood out on defense with a triple. Final totals show six Salem runs on nine hits and five Roseburg errors, with several pitching changes and late-game pressure.
The Oak Camp No. 125 Woodmen of the World held their annual memorial services last Sunday. Rev. Bennett conducted at M. E. church, after which members and Lilac Circle, led by Applehoffs band, marched to the I. C. FL cemetery for unveiling ceremonies on the graves of Clarkes Perry and O. T. Jones. Also notes imperial actions in Europe with Morwans ordered from Germany into Switzerland.
Fifty teams requested for steady hauling this season. Draper Millte Grants Pass offers 22 miles at 40 per thousand feet, two day trips with four gomi horses hauling 350 feet. Werts Millte Grant Pass, 12 miles at 2.25 per thousand feet, daily trips. Dry lumber, loans via Pixe Doon & Lowecn Co., Grants Pass, Oregon.
On June 1 the Southern Pacific Company will resume sale of excursion tickets to Newport and Yaquina Bay from Roseburg at $5.00. The popular resort has long been favored by Western Oregon residents and the low rate should enable many to take an outing.
A seven to five acre? farm near Myrtle Creek offers 100 acres cultivable land with balance of hill pasture and timber. Includes orchard and barn. For price and terms contact P T Mc Gee Myrtle Creek or D S K Buick Roseburg Oregon. John Miller offers painting and decorative services in Roseburg Washington County Maryland artist ready to work.
Two notices seek timber buyers and milling work around Roseburg and Peel Ore. One offers high cash price to “woe choppers” four miles from Roseburg with self-loading requirement addressed to Temple Brown. A school meeting in Rowburg on a June Monday at 1 pm aims to elect a director and a clerk for the year.
Notice is given that the final settlement of the estate of E T Grubbe is before the Douglas County Court Oregon. The executor E W Groupe requests any interested party to appear July 7 1902 at 7 p m to object or present claims. Dated Roseburg Oregon June 13 1902.
An Oregon letter extols Needham pianos as high grade due to expert mechanics and materials. It warns against cheap imitations boosted by dealers and cites Roseburg and Cottage Grove voices. Also includes notices about an issued school district order and a cow for sale.
Caution against ointments containing mercury for catarrh claiming they can damage the sense of smell and the body when applied to mucous surfaces. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Care from F J Chaney & Co Toledo as mercury free and taken internally. States testimonials free and price 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills recommended.
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