INTEMPERANCE OF PROHIBITION,' TAFT TOPIC
CITY NEWS.
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!JAP EMPEROR RIDES THROUGH TOKIO IN CORONATION CARRIAGE
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LroAMEa PRESTDZJ1? IAST as LIE
! Declaring himself in favor of tem
perance, former President Taft has
Oust struck a blow at what he calls
the intemperance of proposed prohi
bition in California. His declaration,
(before a convention of California
hotel men, has become a big topic in
the Golden state, where it is being
jriven wide circulation by the boni
.laces. "I believe in temperance," said Mr.
Taft, "and what I want to avoid is
Unit the men who do not believe in
.temperance and the men who are
moderate in their views of every
thing should not be ground between
'the top and the nether millstones of
CITY NEWS.
Mrs.' A. J. Starmer left this morn
ing for Tangent where she Will visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Jonks.
Nothing like coal for a steady fire,
ask about the genuine Peacock Rock
Springs, at Pages. 110-jl6
Mrs. Robprt Yokum, who ha's
l)cen visiting in this city since the
holidays, left this morning for her
home at Albany.
Just received, another car of gen
uine Peacock Rock Springs coal the
kind that satisfies. Page Invest
ment (so. Phone 242. 110-jl5
Mrs. Ed Singleton left this morn
ing for Salem In response to a tele
gram announcing the serious Illness
of her father, Rev. R. Booth;
J. H. Campbell & Son have a $3000
stock of goods in St. Louis, Mo.,
which they will trade for Roseburg
property. Inquire J. H. Campbell &
Son, Roseburg. . 115-fGp
Mrs. E. J. Madison, who has been
visiting at the home of V. T. Jack
son left this morning for YoncaHa
where she will visit for a few days
before going to her home at Kellogg.
Mrs. S. E. Krohn left this morn-
lng for Eugene where Bhe will visit
for a few days. Mr. Krohn accom-l
panled her to Eugene and then went
IS NEW WARDEN OF
SING SING PRISON
George W. Kirchwey.
George W. Kirchwey, dean of th
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SrV -inc. mtob.,a;
acting warden of Sing Sine prison t j
succeed 1 nomas Mott usoome, in
former warden of the noted penal
notitota nn th HnHann Rivpr. Dr.
Kirchwey has promised thj convicti!
a continuation or tne numannans!
policies of the former warden anj
asked co-operation and support ol
the prisoners. - . . . . (
ApPEAJS?
the extremes on both sides of that
question.
"Therefore, I am opposed to either
saloon-keeper rule or to the extreme
of prohibition. Let us deal with the
matter in a common sense way. Let
us deal with human nature as it is.
Understand what the conditions are
and then adopt the laws to ameliorate
them. Do not put a lot of laws on
our statute books that we know in
our hearts we can't enforce just an
attempt to fool the people.
"Let us have a system of local
option where in a community they
will support the enforcement of
law."
on to Portland where he will spend
a few days attending to business
matters.
Windows, doors ana sash, a large
assortment, let us show them to you.
Page Investment Co. 110-j
Roy Patrick returned this morn
ing from Grants Pass where he has
been visiting for several days.
For real home smoked hams, i
shoulders and bacon, call on or write
Xacgl's store Wilbur, Ore. Phone
30-F3. 1325-jlGp
County 'Commissioner !E. II.
Pinkston returned to Roseburg this
morning after spending Sunday at
his home In Oakland.
Suits French Dry Cleaned, $1.25,
at Slopcr'8, Roseburg Cleaning
Works. In business 15 years. Next
to Palace theatre. Phone 47.
1345-j33
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James Jones, who has been em
ployed for several months at Geo.
Kohlhagen's meat market, received
a telegram from Tulsa, Okla., yes
terday morning offering him a more
lucrative position. He will leave in
a short time for his new home..
Oregon is now dry. Teetotlers
and topers alike appreciate the cup
that cheers; but does not inebriate.
P. S. C. steel cut coffee is all you
can desire in flavor and quality,
Fresh' every few days at the People's
Supply Co. 111-tf
A most delightful evening was
passed at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
A. L. David in North Roseburg last
night, the occasion being the cele
bration of the fourteenth birthday of
their daughter Gladys. A small
party of close friends of Miss Gladys
were present, these being the the
Misses Gladys Raffety, Clementine
McRcynolds, Ethel Baker and Inez
David. Dainty refreshments Tvere
served by the young hostess, and a
general good merry time was enjoy
ed. Mrs. Thomas Coats, of Ten Mile,
died at her home Saturday night aft
er an illness of several weeks. She
came to this country with her hus
band in the early pioneer days and
settled with him on a large dona
tion claim near Ten Mile. Mr. Coats
passed away about ten years ago and
since that time she has been resid
ing with her son. She Is survived
by three children, Jennie Palmer,
of San Francisco. Will Coats, of
Ten Mile, and Mrs. Minnie Wells, of
Bandon. The funeral will be held
at 11 o'clock this morning Intnrment
taking place in the cemetery at Ten
Mile, where the body was laid to
rest beside that of her husband.
IPICTURE FRAMES !
Lath and shingles, the very best.
Page Investment Co. 110-J15
B. F. Nichols returned to Roso
burg this morning aftor spending
Sunday with his family at Riddle.
One trial and It becomes a habit,
milk-fed poultry with barnyard taste
eliminated, dressed to order any tiino.
Phone 157, -corner Jackson and E.
Douglas. 113-JT2
Mrs. J. A. Darnell returned to hor
home at Riddle this morning after
visiting with friends in Roseburg
for a few days.
Mrs. Gus Edlunfl and children re
turned from Ashland where thoy
have been spending a few days vis
iting with friends and relatives.
W. A. Bogard, who has been spend
ing a few days attending to busi
ness matters in Eugene, returned to
his home in this city this morning.
None the worse for their 100-day
water trip around Cape Horn, the
stock of kodak folders, mounts, and
calanders has arrived safely at the
Roseburg Book Store. 1334-tf
H. C. Berg and Geo. W. Chandler
returned last night from Corvallis,
where they have been spending sev
eral days attending to business, mat
ters. Our delayed shipment of kodak
calanders, folders and mounts sent
around South America because of the
slide In the Panama canal, has ar
rived. They are a little bit the best
ever. Get them now while the selec
tion is good.- The Roseburg Book
Co. 1334-tf
The city, through Its attorneys,
Wlmberly and Coshow, today filed
suit against the John R. Waterman
property to obtain 5.04 acres for
right-of way for the proposed Rose
burg and Eastern railroad. The
property lies about three miles east
of town and was formerly a part of
the Bonaday stock farm.
The News Is In receipt of a letter
from Miss Ethel V. Helmuth, 344
N. 19th street, Portland, asking Its
assistance in locating her friend Mr.
H. G. Schwarz, a traveling snowman
with two bears on roller skates, who
is making his way south. He is not
expecting any mail and therefore
does not call at the postoffice.
The Garden Valley Improvement
Society met at the home of Mrs.
Peter Sinclair on Friday last. Mrs.
Niday was the hoBtess. Owing to
hn inclement weather the attend
ance was small. A very enjoyable
afternoon was spent, and several of
Mie members gave readings. Dur
ing the afternoon lunch was sorvod,
sftcr which an adjournment was
mado until January 21, when the so
ciety will meet at the home of Mrs.
J. E. Page.
Never buy a .hlng you do not or
will not need, and never buy more
than. you need. But on the other
hand If you use a certain quantity
of goods In a given length of time.
BUY that amount at one purchase,
instead of six or a dozen separato
transactions. Service costs money,
but does not Increase the value of
perfect goods. Good Goods cost yon
less purchased in quantities at the
People's Supply Co. 111-tf
, A very pretty wedding was held
at the office of Judge Marsters yes
terday when John W. Pickett, of
Azalea, and Miss Bernlce Morrison
were united in marriage. Mr. Pickett
is a well known young man being
one of the proprietors of the saw
mill and Is highly respected in the
community of which he Is a resid
ent. His bride has been a resident
of Roseburg for several years, being
a graduate of the local school and
has a host of friends. The happy
cquple left yesterday for Azalea
where they will make their future
home.
VULCAMZINQ.
Any size tire or tube. No blow out
too large or small, but what can be
repaired In first class shape at reas
onable prices. Motor Shop Garage,
444 N. Jackson St.
1316-tf
Emperor Yoshihito riding through Ginza, Tokio, in coronation coinage.
This photograph showing Yoshihito, the mikado of Japan, In the coronation carriage roturnlng from Ki
oto after the great ceremony of the coronation, is the only picture of the emperor made durin gthe oc
casion. Tlie carriage is an heirloom and was used by the present mikado's fu t hor at tho tatter's coronation.
SAM HALL RESIGNS
AS ltOAl) MASTER
Owing to the pressure of pri
vate business matters Sam Ball
for many years county road
master, today tendered his
resignation to the county court,
the resignation to go into effect
immediately. Mr. Ball has
served the county faithfully for
a number of years and during
his term in office has made
many decided improvements in
the county roads. His experi
ence in road matters has been
large and varied and his advice
and counsel has proved a great
benefit to tho county court,
who acedpted his resignation
with reluctance. Mr. Ball Is the
the owner of several large farms
and orchards, besides owning
considerable stock and as his
tlmi, was required to care for
these he was forced to resign
his public office.
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County Commissioner B. F.
Nichols and his estimable wife cele
brated the 20th anniversary of their
weuHlng at their home in Riddle
yesterday, and were assisted in this
pleasant event by a large number
of their close friends and relatives.
On .January ,9th,' 1890, Ben F.
Nichols and Miss Lenora Ellen Yar
brough were married in the Episco
pal church In Roseburg, the beauti
ful ceremony of thiB church being
performed by the rector, Rev. Noll
Wilson, and tho young couple wont
at once to Riddle where they have
ever since lived. By constant at
tention to business and bard work,
coupled with intelligence and prud
ent management, Mr. Nichols 'ihas
become one of the most successful
and prominent citlrens of his com
munity, and at tho flections held In
1914 he was elected as commissioner
of the county by a large majority,
a position which he has filled with
credit to himself and fidelity to his
fellow citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Nichols
enjoy a wldo circle of frlonds, many
of whom gathered with them at
their commodious home on yesterday
to congratulate them on their anni
versary. The couple were remembered
by many beautiful presents, chiefly
in hand - painted and decorated
cblna. There was something to eat,
of course, and from the well known
hospitality of this family. It can be
assured that the Nichols ranch has
fewer turkeys and chickens today,
besides all those other good things
which belong to an event like this.
The day was passed merrily In
spite of the disagreeable weather
Frame your New Year's
Pictures or Xm as Gifts
They will look twice as beauti
ful behind glass and frame.
outside, and it was' late when tho
guests departed, wishing ninny hap
py returns. Mr. and Mis. Nichols
have been blessed with two charm
ing daughters, Misses Mildred and
Ruth, and one promising son, Stillcy.
Those present, besides the person
al members of the family, wore Mr.
and Mrs. O. L. Wills, Mr. and Mrs.
W. L. Nichols, Mrs. J. B. Riddle,
Mr. and Mrs. A. Tompkins, Mr. and
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WE SAVE YOU MONEY
Make 1916 Your
Most Prosperous
Year!
True ECONOMY is the basis of all
Prosperity. Buy in large quantities
at Wholesale Prices, the most eco
nomical way. For your investment
save yourself the middle man's pro
fit. We specialize on quantity orders.
Peoples Supply Co.
Wholesalers to the Consumer
B. W. STRONG
The Furniture Man
Airs. C. L. Willis, of Dlllard; Mr.
and Mrs. C. A. Stel.zer and daugh
ter; Amy, of Myrtle Creek; Mr. and
Mrs. H. Q. Brown, Mr. James Scott
and daughter, Mattle, of Dea Moines,
Iowa; Mrs. Vina Smith and daugh
ters, of Myrtle Crook; Mr. and Mrs.
U. S. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. A. E.
Nichols, of Nichols; J. L. Scott, of
Glcndale; Mrs. M. A. Manor, of Glen
dale; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ball.
ISM CASS STREET