The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920, January 21, 1914, Image 5

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Newspaper Page Text'Human Icicles" Make Merry In Coney Island's Ice Cold Surf 1 ,- I . WY!Y1rt'-i i'i.vK':-v.T, 5 V 1'OH CO L X T Y 4 T K K A S U R K K OX REPUBLICAN TICKET In seeking re-election to the office of county treasurer, I feel that I am fitted h:-' long training and expei ience, to continue to givo the people efficient service. During my terms of office the work hat, heen largely Increased by the legislature without a single ad vance in salary anil by the natural increase caused by changing economic conditions. And the county court has been asked to pay out but one bill of $15.00 for deputy hire during this j visit. time, and that on account of having; Harry Stapleton and wife havo re to refund special road tax held bv ! turned from Portland where they mores won the day, with the fresh men second. The Junior-seniors have third place. S. J. Jones went to Oakland to day on business. James Leatherwood, of Oakland, spent the day in Roseburg. Just unived, anottier car load of genuine Rock : Springs coal t Page's. tf Mrs. Hugh Carter, of Kiddle, arriv ed here. this afternoon to visit with -Mrs. G. 11. Pitts. Jack Pelton and wife left for Portland this afternoon on a brief Photos by American Press Association. J ATH1NG Is as popular at Coney Island during January, when the. water - Is at freezing point, as it is during July, when It Is around 70 degrees. 1 M only It Is not as popular with so many persons. During the summer the salt water bathing at this famous New York seashore resort at tracts hundreds of thousands. In January it attrncts- only a hundred or so These winter bathers call themselves "polar bears." "snow birds," "winter mermaids" and "human icicles.' They take a dip even In the coldest weather and enjoy It These pictures were taken on New Year's day and show that the bathers are not only fair and young and good looking, but in a few cases are well advanced In years. The picture of the old bather shows the dean ot the clan. Though past seventy, this aged man frisks arouud in the surf like boy and says it does him a world of good. LOOKING GLASS VALLEY. This would be a good time for the county judge to view the road be tween the watering troughs, between Roseburg and Looking Glass. This road is a disgrace to Douglas county and those controlling the building and maintenance of roads. There will be a masque ball given under the auspices of the Grange, Friday night, February 11. Charles Williams and son, of Rose burg, spent a few days here last week visiting relatives. i.r. and Mrs. H. G. Klore visited Roseburg Saturday. Rev. Uncle Sam Bettis conducted the court to be illegally collected. Each year when taking vacations, I have paid the office help left in charge, out of my own personal funds. The last legislature transferred the tax collecting department from the sheriff's office to the treasurer's office thereby making it desirable for the taxpayers to keep a "trained man on the job." I have conducted this office on strict business principles. In the In terest of all the people, and if you want that kind of a county treasurer for the succeeding term I will be very grateful for your Influence and voto. (Paid Adv.) J, E. SAWYERS CITY NEWS. services at the M. E. church Sunday morning and evening. J. H. McCoy has heen appointed road supervisor for district No. 12 The appointment is welcomed by ap proval of nearly all taxpayers of this district. We assume that this year will bring many improvements over the work of the past year. I Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jones made a business trip to Roseburg Satunlcy. Mrs. David Morgan returned front Roseburg Wednesday with her moth er, Mrs, Bettie who has heen 111 for the pnst three weeks. Mrs. E. W. Johnson and Mrs. W. H. Doles made a shopping trip to HOOT MON. THEY'RE COMP Bonnie Scotch Lassies in Kilts Antler's Theatre Wednesday Jan. 21st McDOUGALL'S LADY L BAND AND SOLOISTS Wm. A. McDougall, Director World's Greatest Women s Military Band Introducing Miss Frankie Ticc, World's Premier Woman Trombonist. TIES "Walter Mick has accepted a pos tion as porter at the Grand hotel. Just arrived, another . car load of genuine Rock Springs coal at Page's. if Attorney B. L. Kddy returned here lust evening after a day spent at Gh.ndale. .Miss Culver lefi for Los Angeles this morning where she will visit with friends. The bond of Roy E. Johnson, ad ministrator of the estate of Alice Johnson, deceased, was approved by Probate Judge Dexter Rice todajs George Ruiter left for Portland this afternoon in response to a mes sage announcing the serious illness of hi father. Mr. Hulter Is a local Southern Pacific fireman. Douglas County Creamery butter is the best on the market . Insist on your grocer supplying you with this home product, which Is ulways strict ly fresh and guaranteed. Two pound roll, 75 cents. tf "The assignee appointed to tnk charge of the stock of William V. Hurst nnd William VunBusklrk, who recently made a voluntary assign ment in favor of their creditors, to-, (lily filed a petition in the circuit court asking authority to sell a cer tain stock of goods, formerl yowned by Hurst and Vanllusklrk for the sum of $3,000. William Gregory hns filed a suit in the circuit court in which he seeks to recover the sum of $500 from Vir gil 1j. Walker. The amount of the claim is said to be due on n promis sory note, executed in Portland, 0:1 April 1 1, 1908. Other that the prin cipal plaintiff asks for attorney fees in the Bum of $75, together with an order authorizing the foreclosure of a certain mortgage. F. A.' Keikert, of the engineering (U-partment of the Southern Pacific j railroad, arrived hero this morning, nnd spent the day Inspecting tho property of James Christian Alexan der. It Is understood that the South ern Parlfic Company is considering the request of Mr. Alexander to es tablish 500 additional feet or side track, abutting his Ice and refriger ating plant, In South Roseburg. In a fast and exciting gamo of bosket ball played at Syke's rink last evening, the Roseburg high school team defeated the Cottage Grove team by a score of 32 to 17. The Cottage Grove team led Tor a few ' mirfiitos during the first half, and ' again scored three points to the good in tho second half. Near the i conclusion of the game the Rose burg boys went In for blood and succeeded in winning the laurels. In ipent a few days. K. E. Iease and wife, ot Oakland, were visitors in Roseburg for a few .lours today. .Mrs. C. E. Pierce and daughter, of Yoncalla, were visitors in Roseburg for a few hours today. Mrs. J. McCulloch returned to Green this afternoon after a day spent in Roseburg. Charles Brand and wife, of Gar den Valley, were visitors in Rose burg today. Dr. Little .and wife, of Oakland, spent the day in Roseburg looking ufter business matters. Beatrice Kelly, of Portland, arriv ed here this morning to spend a few days visiting with friends. Another car ot steel, for the Oak street bridge arrived here yesterday and is being unloaded today. Elmer E. Cooper, ot Riddle, was In town Monday attending to business matters. Grants Pass Courier. Mrs. lva Peterson returned Tues day from Gfendale, where she has been visiting. Grants Pass Courier. Mrs. G. H. Pitts Is ngaln occupy ing her beautiful home on East Lauo street, where she will be at home to her many friends after February 1 The Basco theatrical company went to Oakland this afternoon where they will present their attraction tonight. Jefferson Wiley returns horn this evening after attending the regular January term of the county court In this city. County Commissioner Harry Pink ston returned to Oakland this after noon after attending the regular Jan uary term of the county court. C. A. Bossermnn, of Springfield, a brother of W. K. llossorman, of this city, goes to Sun Francisco, Cnl, to morrow where he will enter the Southern Pacific hospital for treat ment. Trainmen arriving here from the south j-eport seven feet of biiow at points in northern California. This fall of snow, the trainmen say is responsible for the delay of the northbound trains. Pearl Whltsett, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Sam Whltsett, who live about 17 miles south of Roseburg was admitted to Mercy hospital to day where she will undergo an op eration. A meeting of the Josephson credit ors wu held thiB afternoon before Referee In Bankruptcy C. L. Hamil ton. R. L. Snliin, of tho Portland Merchants Protective Association was elected trustee. All persons interested In this year's strawberry festival should bo pres ent at the niass meeting to be held at tho commercial club rooms tonight. At thls meeting a committee will be elected to assume charge of this year's festival. Mrs. John Boylcs went to Glcndale Tuesday for a brief visit and will UKUEX GLEANINGS. Emll Hofiuan and Joe DeRoss re turned this week from their annual winter trapping expedition in the mountains near Olalla. Tlie boys were quite successful, huving secured some specimens of mink, and bob cat. They also caught a big bunch of skunks and civet cats. They boys report that the country In and around Olal la has been thoroughly trapped out, for fur hearing animals, no less than a dozen experienced parties having leen trapping in that vicinity the past two months. Very few fox were' caught, as the ranchers nre all equip ped with hunting dogs. Mrs. Lisle Mursters Is visiting her slster this .week in Roseburg during the absence of her mother in Port land. Mr. nnd .Mrs. Amlthhislcr have re turned liome after an extended visit In Portland. Misses Grace Lloyd and Ulall Ilen ner are visiting Mrs. George Brud burn this week, while Dr. Brndburn Is taking a few lessons in bugology at Corvallis. The Merry-Go-Round Club will hold .forth at the Skinner ranch Wednesday, and two weeks from that date the members will be entertain ed by Mrs. Archibald Warner. The Grange gave a delightful dance at the hall Saturday evening. Mrs. Maddux expects to occupy the Hoggs home soon. She Is hnv liig the house thoroughly over-hauled and will move her furniture out frcm Roseburg. Ike Gervais, the sheep rancher near Wilbur, bought a big bunch of sheep Monday at. the Marsters rauch. Mis. Bradburn gave a farewell sur prise party Inst week in honor of Mrs. Ed Skinner, who took her de parture Sunday for Oklahoma, whore sh0 will spend the winter. About March first she joins hor husband, who has accepted the management ct c fruit assoclat Ion in British Col umbla. Her friends who are legion, regret to see her leave. Those pres ent at the party were members of the Merry-Go-Round Club, of which she was a chnrter member. Mr. Ashton, the genial young man who dally gives of his time to show the young Ideas of Happy Vulley how to shoot, is certainly somo web foot pedestrian as well as Instructor. He lives in Roscbuig, as he was un able to secure a vacant house In Happy Valley, and snyB he finds the little dully sixteen-mllo Jaunt, both exhilarating and healthful. lie seems to extract the most pleasure and make the best time when tho at mosphere Is stuffed with moisture and -mother earth is soggy. It Is to be hoped that the flnun ciul arfalrg of the Green cannery may be adjusted ut an early date. It will enable nil parties concerned to keep the plant in motion this summer, and handle the surplus fruit nnd vege tables. M rs. M. B. Weatherford, who has been on the sick list the pnst two weeks, we are pleased to noto, Is on tho road to recovery. JIJDGI- 1).ILV WEATIIEK ItKPOiil. V. S. Weather Bureau, local of fice, Roseburg, Oregon, 24 houis end ing 5 a. 111., January 21, 1914. Precipitation In Inches and hun dredths: Highest temperature yesterday oS Lowest temperature last night -13 Precipitation, last 24 hours . . .34 Total preeip. since first of mouth 3.05 Normal preeip, for this month 5.7 Total preeip. from Sep. iy 1912, to date ...13.15 Average preeip. from Septem ber 1. 1S77 10.9 Total deficiency from Sep. 1, 1913 4.9T Average precipitation for 30 wot seasons, tSep. to Mny inclus ive) 33.08 WILLIAM BELL, Obsorver. years experience in Rogue River district. Wages reasonable. Ad dress Frank Johnsun, box 11, Rusebnrg, Ore. G2-J2S FOR SALE 20 v7 acros, close to & good station, 6 miles from Rsoe burg, on good road. All free soil. All under cultivation, 5 acre or chard, good well. Fair Improve ments. Price $1800. Douglas & Wallace, 410 Cnss St. 06-tt KOi! SALE OR TRADE 100 acres, 11 miles from Sutherlln. 7f to 80 acres under cultivation, 80 or 90 acroB more suitable when clear ed. All free soil. Watered by creek and springs, 2 wells, Im provements fnir. All fenced, 1 mllo to school. Good clover land. Will take part trade In Roseburg city property. Price $40.00. per acre. Douglas & Wullace, 410 Cass St. ' 64-tt FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN 11 acreB, close to RoBoburg on auto mobile road the yoar round. AJl under cultivation, lies level. Fair Improvements. Small family orch ard, 1 fine team of horses, har ness, new wagon, harrow, plows, nil other farm tools, also a nice Hock of chickens. You can have this small tract of land and all of tho stock nnd Implements for a smnll payment down of $785.00. Plenty of time on bnlance. Call on Douglas & Wullace, 410 Cass street for full Information. 63-tt THE WHITE IS KING FOR RENT Unfurnished cottage about two blocks from cojirt house, on Pltzer street. Inquire next door south, 442 Pitzer street. G7-f4 KO'irRALE40'"acrei 1 3 "miles' from Roseburg, on good road, 30 acres suitable for cultivation when cleared. Log cabin 20x24. Price only $700.00 . Douglas & Wal lace, 410 Cast street. (15-tf No. 1, primer, also good man with spray machine, understand all dis eases of fruit trees. All work will he done to your Interests. Ten return here In a few .lays sir. WAKTKjvr,iy !od rellaid.TimTiTUj;: noj.es win .e.. ... -"! ,an. position on fruit ranch. Am SOUie lllUe Willie unlink ui:um-ui. for his eyes. Mr. nnd Mrs. Boyles nre from Chester. Grants PasB Cour ier. According to Information received hero today the total exports of llve Btock from Douglas county during the year 1913 amounted to $208,000. There were 152 cars of livestock shipped from Douglas county to the. Portland stork yards. ' The four children of Mr. and Mrs.; Malhew Adams are said to be much improved today, notwithstanding that they spent the grenter part of ,wo days nnd a night in the tlm- The best all-round Faffi ly Sewing Machine that can be produced. Made in both Rotary and Vibrator styles. The rotary makes both Lock and Chain stitch. The latest up to the minute steel attachments with each machine. Sold on easy payments. Send name and address for ourbeautiful 11. T. catalogue free. White Sewing Machine Co 1460 MarketSt San Francisco, California :ho preliminary game tho freshmen ,)cr n)Jr,.e rc.acliing a ronrh house. defeated the Junior-seniors by a score, t,.ay t,() ei,j,.r f t,fl quartette has of 12 to 5. In the struggle for the; t(), t( Bay r(,Ka,-,unK her cxper- interclnss championship the sopho-i 1(,llr,,8 further than that sho became lost after leaving her home. It Is a Uos-burg Monday. onp t)(.( lhn( (m ,.,,, w,n Sranley Shr.-nk went to Roseburg . . hereafter remain in sight or the par ' 'i bus ness Monday, . The Kimball Sisters, Cornet Soloists. Programs that feature well-known stamiar. popular music, our National Airs and V Always Loved Scotch Ballads .trul Prices 25c, 50 cents and 75 C,yUS in Latr Saturday night about eighty o 'if tliif community were enter-' i.td bv n vry Interesting lecture, , . i i,v j.v I'ndo Sam Ileitis ' lull. Af r tho lecture, -.. .. i.. .!. tin. I the gathering i, many of the good things T -ai-ka 10 tli" l.-nlles. Mr. , : I '-Hire a tew night ut - ; ! --n v ill tro to Portland to de i ' n 5t1ks of lectures, q :---,..l' Mor.'gomTy went o Hrm- .t-iri-lav and l anb-d nut n lond .- r.'d gO'Is. O ' '''' ''"'' ' Q MUTT- N'ew Shoe Shop 3:it V .liwHion St., OpKilt Kl trie Light Of !'. e. AH 'Inds of repair work, 'up-. ?h;ned. Cleaned i'd Dyed PRELIM RSe')Ur PREMIUM parlors Trading Checks pari ors Are the only Trading Stamps or Checks that do Jnot take a large amount of money OUT OF ROSEBURG Every dollar invested in them remains AT HOME There are at this time $60,000 worth in circulation All Cash Savers to the Consumer Think Carefully What This Savings Means And trade where you get stamps that are good in exchange at S3 stores. o mmm Sihu? I pre p-'fiLom tamp 10. parlors Seats on Sale af Rox Office Jim