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About The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 21, 1917)
We Want That Fellow Who cares about .appearances. . He is just the "boy" we. want to cater to. .In the laundering of summer wear ve have no superiors and -few equals. We'll " give; your work that finish that bespeak of intelligent workmen, in every department. ' It's some satisfac tion' to know "you are getting the best and that's our specialty. . .' ROSEBURG STEAM 1 LAUNDRY THONB 70 . OUR AUTO WILL CALL H. H. LEEP MYSTERY i v: JS - CilEARED UP Impersonating an.Officer And j, Frauduleht CheckPassing I Charged in Complaint. ARRESTED IN: NEW.YORK wnac rings your uoor-oeiir vumniui. makes your telephone talk you buucr Otw your lantern licht? Columbia!,, ,( Vhnt turns the toys? What'tfrtonatet ths iyr .-unite? Whet rings the song (but warn ycA .c railroad ciossins? Columbia.. 1 - ; hat runs the gaa cnaorf?Uie auto, thi &vki C J uactor, the motor Wil? Columbian. F r every battery service under tlie lunColum hU'. are cl3tn blhe battery-wise. C -lumbiaaare packed wkh vigor to the Binding v po--.:. They make things got; They're steady. W Tbi 're uniform. They're fythful. kMrl t .t u i. n4t f .i mnre. rtitv lait Ion::r.' To be uie of Betting all that battery connive, choose Coiumbia , ; . i IT COSIHOHCBE,; '.'tTlOMOER tXP IMmflConveHitnlPahfirtlackSfirintClip I rajinrrj in pi arc oj Ptnoitig posit f mCotaxninti FahntttockS print Clip rasitnrrj in pi arc oj Ptnatnt posit J Prtjtrrid, at no txtra thmtt. Roseburg Electric Go Phone 123 Everything Electrical GET OUR PRICES ON ALL KINDS OF . Sheet MeialWorK! The best stock and best equipped shop in the city. Special prices on Fruit Drier Work. Phone or drop a card we will do the rest. ., Roseburg Plumbing and Heating Co. 820 W. OAK STREET PHONE 151 ITS SOME CAR-THE "D-40" Mitchell Six is Presumed Tlmt Young Leep Sent TelejrruliiH to PiuvntH , Announcing ncutii, Then Serious Injuries.. '.."'' " & CITY NEWS & The arrest In New York of Homer H. LeeD. .of 'Myrtle Point. Or., on the double charge of impersonating an army officer unit parsing worth less checks clears up the mystery which surrounded the disappearance of this man at New Orleans. -Aug-' usf. 1. when he was reported shot, says a dispatch to the Oregonlan. ' Leep was arrested in New Y'ork Saturday by special agents of the department of justice who Have ueen trailing him Tor nearly-a inonth, and arrangements are being matlo for. his remoVal to New Orleans for triaroji the charge of passing bad rljoek'si Prosecution for impersonating" ton army officer will bo ordered later, i -A dispatch from New York Bays lhat Leep. wheu arrested, was wear Inir thn iiiilliirm of a major. Burlier he appeared as first, lleJiteuauvU!LIie,nJ as, captain, no aumiuujt: promoting himself tbVicot his-whljii;)1"-" ' -it washls plan th-'go to Franco aboard an .army transport, pose as a major on leave of absence and see .. . . J..T .k . J x ' ! Parte at EovernmeBtxpense-. l wnen uriiiKneu L,ueii jvhi'cu y i agination and wis" Jioid In JoUuu i'luiil, 1 I ....j . ; ; Atcording to reports, .received by I (W department of- ' Justice, Leep, i wlllle in New Orleans, posed as first ! lieutenant of the army and graduate I of West Point. There he met husiness man ,and got him to cash a ! check for $100, the check was-sub-i seauently returned endorsed "No nrnvislons for uaynicnt." 1 Leep meantime.. Disappeared, but ! before leaving sent telegrams to his ' wife in Washington' and to his par ' ents in Oregon first announcing his , death andy asking what disposition i to -niak'e" 'o(, the remains and later saying" He : waB not killed but serl : ousry injured in an aeroplane acci dent.; He ijighed those telegrams I "Lieutenant P. II, Young," ftnd the j department of Justice reports sho I that Leep frequently used thlB alias. Leep, acocrding t,o the war depar.t ''...ont nnf fintitlWI tn wear the uui- i form pf an army officer,' having been White -enamei.' alt sliea, ror Inside or outside, cordon & Uishop. a24 Mr. and Mrs. A. C. ..Redlter, of Leona, spent the day in Itoseburg. Black enamel ror radiators, en gines, etc. i Cordon & Bishop. a24 ' Mr. and Mi-a. A. Laraen, ot Look ing Glass we're Koseuurg visitors esterday.- , "' ' W. H. Jory. who has been visiting in this city for a few days left this morning for his home at Drain. Scott lender and wife left this morning for Winchester aim will spend the day there fishing. Miss.-Violet Harmon left for herl home' .at Xllendale Monday after vis iting with friends in this city. ' Mrs.- H. Martindale left last even ing for Camas Valley after looking after business interests in this city. .Miss Ruth Pardee; of Can-fonville; who has been in this city, for several days ' ast returned home -yesterday. Judge Riddle,, of Riddlo, was a visitor. In the city yesterday: ' Mr, Riddle returned to bla home last ev-- oning. " , ... ;;; " i ' V ' v ' St. Valentine Broccoli mants .ex cellent roota now' ready, v Seed Im ported by ourselves. MrS. A. C. Kldd & Son. ''''.. a J. D. Calarneau loft Monday for West Fork where ho will spond sov- mil days looking after buBlness 111 ei-cflts. - Mr. andi Mrs. Wilson, ot Camas Valley, were visitors in Roseburg to- darf. leaving for their home shortly stteT'Boon, STOP TTTHE GRAND HOTEL CASS STREET ROSEBURG THE BUSY BEE Restaurant 141 811KH1DAN STREET. Meals served at all hours from 1 5c up. f ' . Beet of Service. Private Dining-Roor for Ladles. Rooms to Rent by Day or Week O'DOXOVAN, Irop. ' uitoccou ria.NTs. We are now prepared to book or ders for St, Valentine broccoli plants grown from the purest seed obtain able. UmpqUa Valley Fruit Union. -. - ' . . 20i-tf PHONE olo n n FOR QUICK & RELIABLE MJs Ilertqa 'iThoinpsoil ' left for RiddlQ. Monday where she will visit with" relatives and friends for a cou ple ot days; ' " ' ' The Rosehurg ivrun Co. can fur nish you' with broccoli plants at rea sonauie prices.- They also have some St.' Valen..ne Beed. 219-tf Mrs. Frank Roehr. of this city, left this morning'for Portland and wlH Bpend tho next week, visiting :. with friends and relatives.!' . , .Mrs. J. T-. -flreland, or Prlnovlllc, who has been visiting with her sister,' Mrs. Jay Carter; of this city, loft this niovnlng .for-her nome. , .. ... ' Have your duds cleaned and press ed by Slopor, the cleaner and pressor. All work oromntly attended to ana satisfaction guaranteed. , tf Mrs. Vi Q. Cochran, of Green sta- dronned from the Diiyton avlatlonj Hon, who has been In the city a i training camp beioro no waa cum- mlssioned. ; r t, 4 ' :'L , The department of Jiistlceiias been trailing him since the bad-check was retpr-ned ' to New Orleans. " Leep's friends in Washington are Inclined to think his mind Is affected. , Leen ws a stenographer working for Representative -Young, of Texas, who has ncara nothing irom L,eep since he went to Now -Orleans in re sponse to the " telegrams J-ecoived from "Lieutenant Young.. Homer Leep is a son of Dr. and Mrs. K. A. Iep, of Myrtle Point. Coos county. A few weeks ago Dr. Leep received ,a telegram from New Orleans to 1)16 effect that his son had been seriously injured while engaged in an aerial flight. .. .. Dr. and Mrs. Leep .hastened- to New Orleans, but' upon arriving there could find no trace of their son. His name did not appear, on the roster of the aviation corps and he was not known to tho Now Orleans officials. The matter was then referred to the war denarlment. Dr. and Mr, Leep passed through Rosebnrg enrouto to their home on August 15, and Bnid the Homer Leep that wns Injured was not, their son Their hoy, they said, ntm ueen -iocuv ed in another part ot the east. ! Deep mystery has surrounded the telegram regarding1 Loop's alleged injuries, andi It la surmised he sent them himself. LET US SHOW YOU J. F. Barker & Co. Roseburg Oregon WILL VLSI TIIKIIl TWO SON'S. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McCllntock are nlannlng to leave here (luring the lat ter part of September for a brief visit with their sons, Leon and John tha .former stationed at Kort Canby and the latter at Fort Stevens. Dur ing their almonco they will also visit at other points of Interest; - .- 51R. 8INHLKTOX VKHY ILL. Ed. Singleton returned last even. Ing from Portland where he was called to the bedside of his father, ' Tnole Jeff" Singleton, who Is seri ously ill in. that city. Very little hope Is held out for his recovery. couple of days consulting with a lo cal physician, left for her homo laBt; evening. . " . Mrs. C. S. Thomas and children, ot Seattle, who have been visiting with Mrs. C. O. Weber for the past month, left this morning for their home aft er a delightful vacation. Mrs. A. R. Klldoft arrived Mon day from Portland and will visit with her mother for a' couple of weeks; Mrs. Klldoft was formerly Hazel Goodman, a popular Roseburg girl. D. W. Crosby returned to his homo at Riddle - Monday evening after spending tho day in Roseburg look ing after business matters. Mr( Cros by is proprietor of the Kiddle notei. i J. M. Lynn, ot Tacoma, Wash., who has been. visiting with J. K. Nash, of Garden Valley, 16ft this morning for his home. ir. Lynn is the owner or 2 6 acres of fruit land in Garden Valley. ;The Kosebnrg Cleaning & Pressing workB have Just received their line of of the finest fabrics. Get your Older In early for t choice selection. A icrfect fit guaranteed and the beat workmauBhlD. . G. W. Sloper. Vhe cleaner and pressor. tt Dave Crosby, hotel proprietor; Men F. W. never, banker, and Ben Hullwlnkle, hardware merchants, F. Sowersby,., a prominent rancher, all of Riddle, wore In the city yesterday looking after business matters per taining to the city affairs of Riddle. Monday is Dargain day at the Roseburg Cleaning and Pressing Works. Men's suits French Dry cleaned and pressed for 11.00. All work given prompt attention. Or ders called for and delivered. Q W. Sloper, 308 N. Jackson. " tf THE FRENCH TRANSFER AND STORAGE COMPANY BACGACE CHECKED FROid YOUR HOME TO YOUR DESTINATION HOUSEHOLD GOODS FURNITURE HANDLED BY EXPERIENCED MEN PHONE 220 LARGE, DRY STORAGE ROOMS, ABSOLUTELY FREE FROM FIRE RISK Alva Dowell, a .former resident ot this city., biit for the past two years locatrd at Yucalpa, Calif., returned here Saturday and will remain for the next six weeks visiting with his father John Dowell. Mr. Dowell, was ac'ocuipanied by his wife and children. IXOTICB OF MKKTIVC F HOARD j OK EQUALIZATION. . Notice Is hereby given that on Sep teniber 10th, 1917, the Hoard of Equalization of Douglas County, Oregon, will attend,' at tho Court House In Roseburg Oregon, and publicly examine the assessment roll, and correct nil errors In valuation, description or qualities of lands, lots or other property assessed for the year 1917. Petitions or applications for the reduction of a particular as sessment shall be made In writing, verified by the oath of the applicant or his attorney and be filed with tho board within fifteen days from the time It Is required to meet, namely September 10th, 1917. Respectfully, GUY CORDON. ilO-d-w County Assessor. JITNEY NIGHT PHONE AFTER 12 M. 54-Y W. W; BOYLE, Prop. Mrs. P. D. Owen Cut Flowers, Potted' Plants, Funeral Designs, Wedding llou : quota, etc. , ',. FOB 8ALK AT . 'THeFern 111 Cass St. Itosoburg, Orp. PHONE 240 FIRE AND AUTO INSURANCE! PROTECT YOURSELF FROM l&SS WITH ONE OF OUR PROPERLY WRITTEN IN ' SURANCE POLICIES. CW.'YPUl&SON INSURANCE 110 CASS STREET . ROSEBURG, OREGON Roseburg Myrtle Point ; , Stage Line . CLINTON & TAYLOR, Props. Leaves Roseburg Daily at 7 A. M. Leaves Myrtle Pt. Daily at 10 A. M. Fare $5.00 Makes connections for all towns In Coos county. -Good cars, careful drivers. Every thing for comfort and safety of passengers, Cadillac Bight and' Dodge cars used. Special service at any time. Reservations at G. W. ItAPP'S Store, 133 Sheridan street. Phone 24 Real Estate : City and Farm Property Winchester ' liny and Woetlake Tow Lots. ; GEORGE RITER 111 West 'Oak Itraec An Intelligent person may eara f 100 monthly corresponding lor newspapers; MO to 50 monthly in spare time; experience unnecessary; ho, canvassing; subjects suggested. Send for particulars. National Press Bureau, Room 4279 Buffalo, N. Y. BRAND NEW COTTAGES , FOR RENT ' OPPOSITF-THE" casino, close to the buck COTTAGES WITH ONE ROOM UPTO THREE All completely furnished, With running, water and electric lights ... in connection. , HOUSEKEEPING TENTS MRS. J. A. FREEMAN, PROPRIETORESS NKWPOHT . . OKHXiON OVERLAND STAGE WARE BROTHERS, Proprietors. Fare to Coquille, $5.50 To Myrtle Point, $5.00 Lv. Vmpqua Iltotol ROBeb'g 6 a.m. Ar. tn Coquille 11:30 a.m. Lv.Baxtor H't'l Coquille 9: lp a.m. Ar.,ln Roseburg 8 p. m. Monday, Bargain Day at the . Roseburg Cleaning AND Pressing Works! Men's Suits Jrench Dry .Cleaned and ProsBod for 1.00. All work given prompt attention. Ordes called for and delivered.'..;' t G. W. SLOPER 308 N. Jackson. SHOE REPAIRING! All Work .Promptly And - Neatly'.Executed. .. . Best of Workmanship Umbrellas Repaired. r W. H. BOYLE 123 Oak St. Itoseburfc $33 NEW VIKING Separator at the DOUCLAS COUNT Y ..CREAMERY NowXocated at 225 N. Jackson Ready to serve you better than ever, Monday, February S. Thanking you for your past favora and soliciting a continuance of the same, youra for better service.. , , '., THE CASH STORE" J. BAKING, Proprietor ' ' ; Roseburg, Oregon "Temporarily Insane," Is about the only excuse for the man whose buildings are all tem porarily .erected. Building with ' ' .'.'" Kenny Quality Douglas Fir, Mny bo building for tho next generation, but it pays for' it's the best way to comfortably houso tills generation, - ' Kenny Lumber Company Wlxy Hhoiilcl Mr lietii fUwnyft l)e made In ft niout Hhop? Ifccaiifto Oio mcnt iimn In nucli Kmx1 ntvnk lioMor, The Bee Hive Grocery Neely & Neely, Prop. ;' Under now management this old reliable grocery Is better equipped than ever to sorve its patrons.: We try to do our part In supply ing Oood Things for your table, and at prices tbat do not spoil tho sweet disposition of the housewife. - X '...': 7' Just Phone 91 It Can't Be Done! Now matter how you twist around to quench your thirst during these balmy summer days, thore is only ono sure way of gottlng perfect satisfaction. Place your ordor for a couple of doien bottles of as sorted flavors of BOIA POP that thirst-quenching drink that puts tho "pep" Into your system or a dozen bottles of It-ltlHTKll a delightful warm-weather drink. - ' .... THE ROSEBURG SODA WORKS PIIOMIT DKLIVUIIV 1 PHONE 181k It's a safe bet that no shop holds better stoaks than our. We don't hold thorn long. All wagers are quickly Betlled and the steaks promptly delivered to tho pleased winners. You can bet on our steaks every tlmo. THE ECONOMY MARKET GEO. KOHl.HAt.tN, lrp. A Man is What He Feeds On The houBowlfe, looking to the fhmlly health, will ..buy . where sho can got PRUNIi, CI.KAN UKOCKHIKH. Our Stock is Clean and Sanitraily Kept and all goods are of the best manufacture. Orders per sonally looked after. Sine 279Mcry Walter Patterson, Prop.