TUB KVEXIXO -XKWH MONDAY, ttKCKMBKH 1. 1WM). Holiday Goods OUR STOCK IS COMPLETE ' NEW 1909 CROP SEKPKD RAISIN'S, BMYHXA FIGS, HI.EACHEI) SULTANA ItAISIXS, SOFT-IISEI.LKl) WALNUTS, CUItllANTS, CITItOX, OHAXGK l'EFL, LEMON' l'KEL, 1IEIXZ MINCE ME.AT, I1F.1.NZ A 111 M UL'Tl'EK, l't'KK MAPLE SYltUP, Al'l'LE (TDEH. Give Us a Call ' ;"- Phone 2381 GENERAL JOBBING REPAIR WORK I HOWARD & MAHAN Largest Stock of Plumbing Goods in the City , The PLUMBERS and TINNERS Skylights, Cornices and Dryer Pipe ROSEBURG, OREGON LOCAL NEWS. Laf Low's, of the Lewis Cafe, spent yesterday at Riddle. Mrs. Haven, who was recently tak en to Mercy hospital for treatment, is Improving under the care of Dr. Houck. Dr. Page, of Oakland, father of Mrs. A. N. Orcutt of this city, passed through the city enroute to his home from the south on yesterday's after noon train. . Mrs. Noot, who has been employ ed in the Millinery department at Josephson's during tho past few months, wont to Portland yesterday morniiiK where die will remain in delinltely. Miss Dean, who has been employed in the milinery department at Jose phson's during the past several months, was a passenger ,on yester day's afternoon train for Port land. - She intends to remain nt that city indefinitely. Notwithstanding tho dlsngreeable weather Saturday the mcrchanls re port business good. Many farmers were In town, most of their number purchasing a full quota of Christmas gifts. Indications generally tend to show lhat the holiday trade this year will bo equal to that of former years. J. C. Tedder, a member of the lo cal Southern Paciiic bridge gang, met with a slight accident shortly after 10 o'clock Saturday morning while at. work on tho Kinney trestle. It appears that the young man was working under Hie bridge, when In some manner ono of the workmen above dropiifd an iton bar, tho same striking Tedder directly over the left eve. Medical aid was .umtnoned and the voung nnli Is now oirtlie road to recovery. The chief Injury consisted j of a deep gash near the base of the forehead. LOCAL NEWS. H. Smith, of Glendale, was a vis itor in the city yesterday. T. P. Sherwood, of Winchester, was u visitor in the city yesterday. Dr. Calloway went to Myrtle Creek yesterday morning on professional business. Hoy Elmore, wife and baby, spent yesterday at Myrtle Creek visiting relatives. . R. E. Harness, of the firm of Hnr- nesB &-. .Tohnsaon, spent yestorday at Myrtle Creek, Tho regular Saturday evening dance given at the armory was well attended as usual. Steven Short returned to his home at Wilbur yesterday morning nfter a brief visit in this city. John Hall, of Myrtle Creek, came up yesterday afternoon to visit his wife who is a patient at Mercy -hospital. George Kohlhagen, the local butch er, went to Mediord yesterday morn ing to purcnase a carload of atnek. Ho expects to return home Tuesday. Joe Murphy, the timber cruiser, went to West Fork yote-day morn ing where he will spend a few days looking over timber properties. Sountkbound passenger train No. 1 5, duo here at 5 o'clock a. in., did not arrive yesterday morning until after 9 o'clock. The delay was caused by a "dead" engine. H. J. Wilson, of Cnnyoitville, lias practicallv closed a deal whereby he will become owner ot the Michael De vaney property, situated at the cor ner of Pine nnd Moshcr tlreela. Mr. Wilson will move bis family to this city, while Mr. Devaney will purclia'-e a residence elsewhere. The property Is considered a very valuable asset, being well situated and modern in every respect. LOCAL NEWS. George Short, of Wilbur, was transacting business, in the city Sat urday afternoon. ' Lincoln Taylor, of Cottage Grove, was in the city Saturday renewing old time acquaintances. S. C. Mllier, of Dlllnrd, arrived in the city vesterday afternoon to at tend to business matters. Architect W. A. Straw and wife left yestorday morning for Spokane and Aberdeen, Washington, where they will visit friends and relatives until after the holidays. Philip Nagel was in the city today from the farm on North Deer Creek. He broughv Mrs. J. 3. Cockelreas in, who leaves tomorrow morning for Falls City to visit with relatives. The chapel car "St. Anthony" sent out under the supervision of the Catholic Church Extension Socltey of the United States of America, ar rived here Saturday evening. It is now stationed on a side track in the local Southern Pacific yards where it Is attracting considerable attention. Superintendent John R. Lee,, of the local light and water system, says that he Is laboring night and day in hope of remedying the defective lights. Ho asserts the recent ruins have played havoc with the Winches ter plant and that considerable time will be required in repairing the damage. - , Mrs. Martha Singleton went to Grants Pass yesterday morning where the will spend about three months with a daughter, Mrs. Roach. She was accompanied to the southern city by Mrs. A. T. Thompson, who expects to spend some time at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. R. Garner, at Ashland, before returning home. A. P. Harrington, who formerly conduced the Harrington House in this city has returned after an ab sence of nearly two months. While away Mr. Harrington visited numer ous sections of thestate, bnt notwith standing this fnct. says that he obig ed to return to Roseburg Bitch being tho only real town In the state. A special .school meeting will be hold at the Lane school house in this city on Monday, December 27, for the purpose of voting a tax for carrying on the work of the sehqpls during the coming yenr. It is said that a 10 mill tax will be levied, which Is Iden tical with the levy for the present year. The Great European Novelty Show which attracted the attention of a small audience at tho Maccabeo hall on Saturday evening proved a de cided frost. The two hours of fun and rare amusement, advertised by the troupe, was rather two hours of suspense, the several actors and act resses being far Inferior to those traveling with Uie ordinary medicine show. The ladies of St. George's church will hold a bazaar at the parish house on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. The ladles are making elabor ate preparations for the event, and It behooves those In search of Christ mas rememberances to attend. Moth fancy and domestic articles will be on baud nnd you cannot help but nnd just what you desire. Tea will bo served by the ladles each day. George Neuner, clerk of Rchool dis trict N'o. 4, which Includes Itoseburg, IU13 completed the school census for the yenr 19U9, and tiled the same with County School Superintendent Thnrman Chnney this morning. As tonishing, but nevertheless true, the figures show a decrease for this year when compared with those of last venr. In 1!08 the census showed a total of 1.219 school children in the district, tills year tllero are 1.175, or a decrease of '4 4, Mr. Chancy at tributes tho decrease to varinus causes, lie says that those In charge of tawing the census might have er red, or tniit. some of the school child ren might have been missed. How ever, h? intends to check up the fig ures shortly In an effort to give 1 lie piiblie the accurate census for this year. He says the census for the year l!ien may be decreased even more in checking up, an increase beir.g possible. IXJCAL NEWS. Douglas Wnlte, the Deer Creek far mer,. was a visitor la the city Satin day. Luther Page went to Portland last evening to look after business mat te i-s. C. T. Colt went to Sutherlln this morning to look after business inter ests. J. M. Price, who Hvob .east of the city on Deer Creek, was a business caller at The News otllce today and faubscrlbed for The Evening News.. Lloyd Cox, sou or Mr. and .Mrs. L. B. Cox. who recently arrived here from his former home at Sweet, Idaho, has accepted a position at the New York store. He entered upon his duties this morning. The United Artesnns, at their regu lar meeting Friday evening, Decem ber 10, elected tho following officers for tho ensuing term: M. A., V. H. Buckingham; Supt., Ilettle Pickens; Sec, Knima Faulkner; Treus., Sarah .McCulloch; Sr. t'on., J. O. Stephenson M. C, C. B. Patrick; Jr. Con., F. P. Drown; field Coin., A. Ltnebnck and Genevieve Marsters. Mrs. Jonathan Honker 'returned homo yesterday from Mt. Zlon, where she was sumoned to attend the fun eral of her siBter-ln-law, Mrs. J. R. Wonncotl, whose death occurred on Sunday. -Members of the, G. A. R. acted as pall bearers, who were pall bearers nt tho iineral of the lute Mr. Wonacott who died eighteen years ago. Virginia Enquirer, Cass county, III., (Tho deceased Is a sister-in-law of G. W. Wonacott, of this city. Her husband who died eighteen years ago was a brother of Mr. Wonacott, of 'his city, the two having served In the same regiment during the Civil war.. Needless to say that Mr. Won acott regretted very much to learn of tho death of his sister-in-law, hav ing had no Intimation thnt she was even 111. The death occurred at the Eastern town where - Mr. Wonacott made his home inr many years prior to coining to Rosubnrg.) "MY LADY OF THE SOUTH" ''THE SILVER HOARD'' "MARTEN EDEN" "THE DANGER MARK" "THE SCARLET FEATHER" "THE GOOSE GIRL" "JOHN MARVEL ASSISTANT" "KATERINE" are a few titles of new books on sale at Roseburg Book Store. tf. VIOLIN LUKSONS , Amos W. Hiester, violinist at Stur theatre, will accept pupils s for violin. Especial attention to juvenils. Inguire nt Star theatre or jihone 886. ' a. Be wise Read The News. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FOR RENT -Store room on Jackson street. Inquire Mrs. H. Enston. tf TO RENT Two housekeeping rooms Inquire at 603 Mill street. tf. LOST Sunday afternoon, a Rebecka pin. Finder please leave at mis office. LOST Umbrella at the Armory, on Wednesday night. Cane handle. One rib shorter than the others. Leave at NewB ofllce. - FOR RENT.Houso, 7 rooms, near town. City water. Rent very rea sonable. Call 124 W. Douglas street. . d-HU FOR SALE 10 acres flno land, Vi mile from town; 2 ncres orchard; all under cultivation; small house; barn 20x30; poultry, team and a wagon included. Only $2500. Ad dress N., this office. d31-8w-d THE WATER FRONT DRY GOODS STORE Shi-ridim Street NVnr Tlio Depot. We don't soli tor cost or below cost but wo will sell right at cost. If you don't believo it, try lis and see. Willi each' dollar's worth of goods piircliiiiiod you arc entitled to a chanco on a rileo Bet of silverware, knives, forks, tuhlo and teaspoons. See them in the window. Como and pee for yourself, don't be misled by any one for yr.-u will miss It D. J. JARVIS IMiOl'KIETOH. Gentlemen:-- We invito your utteutiou to thiti delightful new style Shaving Soap It Is Something New It Is Something Better It Is "Colg'ates" You Will Enjoy It .Sd In handsome, sanitary sealed metal cans always clean and ready for use, Price 25c. FULLERTON & RICHARDSON, The Drug Store of Quality Druggists, Roseburg', Ore. Near S. P. Depot. II Oh The Next Thing on the Bill of Fare Where are You Cooing to Trade? AT THE ROSEBURG ROCHDALE For your Groceries, Dry Goods, Gents Furnishings and Shoes. Why they sell the BEST GOODS , ' for the LEAST MONEY. Try Them In Your Order tor GENTS FURNISHINGS AND SHOES Groceries is their Specialty1, and they will please you. Try Them For Dry Goods The People's Cooperative Store ROSEBURG ROCHDALE CO. m. ,i'"aS r TIMELY SUGGESTIONS jj You Will Find Shopping Easy and Pleasant The Assortment Here Is Complete With NEW SEASONABLE SHOWINGS HATH ItOHKS iioisk coats hat ohdfh glove ohdfit. COM Alt, TIK AXI HANDKER CHIEF SET LEATHKH SATIN lined, oxfohd hags suit cases KEISEIt NECKWEAK FANCY HONED. ni,r nozrcv assorted cot-ohs 1 NTKIt WO V K X SOCKS FA X C V HONED. HANDKEItCHIEF, TIK. SCSPKXD FIIS, A1IM HANDS AXIt HONK StT'l'OHTEKS IX FANCY COM lllXATIOX HON". i!i:i:i i:it silk mi fflehs I WAYS SCAIU.' MUFFLKltS umiikellas a laugh ASSORT MENT IAXCY AND CMOlil-, DETACH AHLE IIAXDLKS. FOI.DIXG St IT CASIO UMIlliELLAS I'A.IAMAS FANCY DIIESS Nil I UTS 1 CI FF lirTTOXS AND STICK 1'IXS SK'I'S l l-I.LSli I.IXKI) CASK. MOOSE HIDE MOCCASINS FOlt KVKXINO FOOT COMFOHT. MEN'S SKIS, EHOXY FINISH, COM II, llltl'SH, TOOTH IIUCSH, SOAP IIOX, ETC., ETC. W1M. ITT AXY OXFOIII) IIAO. STA LEY HI1AXD, I'ltE-SlllIL N K I XDEIiWFAK. INTM'UOVEN CASIIMEVE IU.-IKHY A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Of Pleasing Gifts We have many novelties, some very unique and beautiful, and all very appropriate presents. SILVERWARE We Have Finest Line in Southern Oregon ft HARTH'S TOGGERY Home of Regal Shoes and Hand Tailored Clothing Solid Cold Willi hc-s Cold Fllli'd U'uldii-s Nii krl ntiil Ciiii Mi-liil Watches Krni-f I'ftiM ahil llroorlics Shirt Wills! Si-Is lli-tt I'Jiih nnd llilrkli-s A -oiiipl'fn wt of 0itlrnl CnuiN, Col lar I'hiN, Coiiihi, Hat l'iiiH,'i.t-, Tin FiiH'ht anil lli-sl l.lnc of L'liilircl las In I hf rlly. - Wo liavo Diamonds In Finger H'.ngn, ..Slick I'lim, llnioilii-H aud WnU-li Cases Sllvonvaiu Wo liavo llio 1'liiTst Muc in SoMlliorn Ori-Kon, In liolli 1'lalo anil Strllii, Coiiih, ilriislniiil Mil-tor Si'ls, Cut Clam, Clocks, Solid Gold nnd Gold I llli d and Silver Tliinlilcs J. T.BRYAN THE WATCHMAKER ROSEBURG, OREGON i.