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TBK EVENING NEWS, WtWXKBDAV. MARCH 13,
Now is a Good Time to Look After Your Needs
-For-
Spring
House
Cleaning
While Assortments are
Complete
Just received a large shipment of Draperies and Curtain ma
terials, including plain and bordered Berlins and marquisette In
either white, croum or ecru, , .
White dotted Swiss.
Figured Madras lit a variety of colors.
Corded Rep In eltlior brown, green or mulberry.
Drapery silk In cither brown, green, blue or rose.
Cretonnes in a large assortment of patterns and colors, suitable for
curtains, cushions, bags, etc
- PRICES TO SUIT ALL
A. J. Lilburn & Son
COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS
Mr. nnd Mrs. Will Larson, who
linve resided west of the city for n
number of years, left for Portland
this morning, where they expect to
remain Indefinitely. Mr. Larson, who
Is an experienced foundryman, will
work in thnt capacity, and In this
way help the government, as every
available skilled man Is needed.
Conservation Idea
Have you considered the hel
Oil. Stove. By actual test five g
for an average family per mo
of about 80 cents. First conse
conservation Is the saving In w
coal, because it is so much cle
: ' We have sold the "Jewell"
perionce so gained, are wlllln
willing to sell under contrac
p that can be had from a "Jewell"
allons of coal oil will do the cooking
nth, If used in a ''Jewell." A cost
rvatlon for pocket book. The second
ork by use of oil In place of wood or.
aner, and so very much quicker.
for a number of years, and from ex-
g to guarantee satisfaction. Also are
t or partial payment.
Get one now when fuel p lie is growing less so rapidly,
will need It for hot weather any way.
You
Churchill Hard ware Co.
-P. S. Tea, thoro has been a small advance over 1917 prices, but
' not nearly as much as there has been In price of wood and coal. '
A Few Words About Those
New Spring Styles
For real class, "for pop with capital P," come and take a look at
our now spring stylos,
EASTER conios early this year, you know Mm-ch 81 so we're
. . early too, with our spring layout.
We wish to call your attontlon to six new styles of
Brown Walking Shoes
Let lis fit you as yon should bo lit toil, at a price you will call
very reasonable.
SEE OUR WINDOW.
ROSEBURG BOOTERIE
I ' She
1RVIN HRUN.V
Shoes That Satisfy. Perkins Rulldinir, Cass St
MAJESTIC
ALWAYS A GOOD SHOW
Matinee Every Day, 2 to 5
Evenings,7:15-10:45,20c10c
TODAY O.SU DAY ONLY.
William S. Hart in
TheColdDeck
The action of "The Cold Deck" Is laid In "Hellangone" a western
mining camp, In tho early days, whoro the cards wore stacked to
meet a man's gumeness and a fortnno made or lost on the turn of
. a card. The story concerns "On tho Level Leigh." a man's man,
straight shooting, hard hitting and Coralle, whom mon loved to
their utmost harm, A story that hns thrills from start to finish,
FORD WEEKLY
Takes you a trip to the Hawaiian Islands. '
"LUKE'S WILD WOMEN"
A two part Lonesome Luke Comedy thnt Is a sure laugh producer.
"The Cold Deck," and "Luke's Wild Women," will be repeated
again tomorrow. Come early so you can get a soat.
Children 10c- ADMISSION Adults 20c
Thursday Herbert ltinvllnsoii (The hero of "Come Through") In a
melodramatic, romantlo comedy drama TIIR IIHJH SIGN.
Friday Frnuklyn Farnuni in "Tho Winged Mystory."
Saturday Kinniy Wclilen In "The Outsider."
Oomiiut Next Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10 nnd 20 J. Warren
Korrtiran in "Tho Turn of n Cnrd."
Live-wire Doings of City
No. 14 Dolayod.
Train No. 14 was delayed one hour
yesterday, Ave miles east of Albany,'
caused by a pair of tender truck
wheels getting off the rods.
Fixing Track Near Divide..
The Southern Pacific Company
has a gang of 65 men raising and
ballasting the track with crushed
rock between Comstock and Divide.
It Is thought that the entire sum
mer will be required to finish the
work. This locality is where the big
overhead crossing will be built
some time in the early suuuner.
Mental Oulturo Club Moots,
; The Mental Culture olub ladles
assembled at the Parish house yes-
teroay arternoon- ana a most Inter
esting program was enjoyed. Includ
ed In the features was an Informal
talk on parliamentary law by Geo,
Neuner, Jr. Mrs. Geo. Neuner read
the history of Oregon from the
Oregon Blue Book and Mrs. O. P
Coshow read of the public Institu
tions of Oregon from the Blue Book.
The session was largely attended and
every moment was declared to have
been most Instructive. ,
Soldier Wlilte Improving.
Levi White, Jr., who entered a hos
pital three weeks ago at San Fran
cisco to undergo an operation for an-
pendicltls, is reported as having al
most runy recovered and will return
to Fort Stevens at an early date to
rssume his duties. Young White Is
a member ot the loth company and
before his UlnesB was company cook
for the boys at the fort. He writeB
that he is getting along fine and Is
anxious to get back on duty at the
earnest possible date. .
Passes Through City.
Frank Tichenor, deputy United
States marshal, passed through this
city tnis atternoon enroute from
Grants Pass to Pbrtland. Mr. "Tiche
nor had with him three slackers, two
ot wnom were rrom Grants Pass and
the other from Jacksonville. He
states at the time of finding, them
they were In the most desolate rmrt
of the country, and it was evident
that they were trying to evade army
me.
Manufacturers H unt Oak Timber.
The furniture manufacturers of
the northern part of the state are
taking a vast amount of Interest in
the past , several shipments of Oak
timber which have been sent from
this county and inquiries have been
made of late as to the possibility of
securing some of this timber from
this section. There is a large de
mand for oak, furniture throughout
tho country at the present time and
no doubt those who have a good bup-
piy ot ouk timber on hand may have
the opportunity of disposing of it at
a good figure.
Gravel Co. Awarded Contract.
The Travis-Baker Gravel nlant
has been awarded the contract of sup
plying me county with 7.000 cubic
yards of gravel for the highway
through Pass creek canyon. Because
of the fact that a possible -shortage
of cars may ensue during the sum
mer the gravel Is being shipped from
the plant nt the present time at the
rate of 250 yards per ' day. Upon
reaching the canyon the gravel will
ne piled up until ready for use in
the Bpring when road work will be
gin. '
Michigan Orator to Spoak.
Dr. George W. Morrow, the fam
ous Michigan orator and lecturer
who has twice crossed the continent
in recent years, speaking on behalf of
nationnl prohibition for the Anti
Saloon League of America will speak
at the First Methodist church in this
city on Sunday, March 17 at 7:30
. m., his subject being "Over the
Top for n Dry America." Wherever
lie goes ho carries a message born of
wldo experience nnd observation and
ho delivers it in a manner which con
vlnces tho judgment of his hearers
and arouses them to action. A large
attendance Is expected at this Im
portant lecture.
Meeting; at Garden Valley.
The federal food administration
representative. Kiss Corbett. Is to
hold un Important mooting in Gar
den Valley next Thursday afternoon.
March 14, at two o'clock at the home
of Mrs. Jack Pnrrott. This meeting
will be at the time of .tho regular
meeting of tho Garden Valley Wo
man's club, but Miss Corbett wishes
it understood that this meeting 1b for
every woman in the valley. It Is a
community matter that she wishes to
bring up and not simply a matter
concerning the woman's club. It is
of the utmost Importance that every
woman be present.
J. C. Signer Honrs Front Son.
J. C. Slgnor, local agent for the
Maxwell automobile states this
morning that he recently received a
conuminlcntldu from his son, W. C.
Slgnor who Is a mombor of an nero
squadron, stationed "somewhere In
Texas." The latter, who has been
very 111 In a post hospital lor some
time, declared that ho was again
able to take up his army duties nnd
was leaving soon for Pittsburg with
a detachment to attend the Cnrnogle
institute or Technology. Aftor at
tending the Bchool the young man
stated that he was not aware ot his
next move. IIowovor, It was thought
luai r ranee, would be his destlna
.tion. . r.;; . . i
' ' - --i,-,-mruiju
e CITY NEWS .0
Varioty is the spice or life. Eat at
the Roseburg Cafeteria. tf
R. A. Hercher was In the elty to
day from his homo. at Dillard, ..,
Mrs. Fannie Wltte Is In the city
today from Elkheud, to Bpend a few
hour with friends. - .
-Dick llPnil'unH Pai-nr Cianlati nf
the Camas Valley section, were hob
nohhin? wlth'Rn.aii,i-aa.. (..i...
Harry Rice, candidate for county
commissioner, arrived in tho city thiB
afternoon from Myrtle Creek. ...
L. M. White, who spent the morn
ing in this city attending to business
matters returned to his borne in Oak
land thlR flftACnnnn .. ..
Ted Arzuer arrived in this city
this afternoon from his home In Kid
rde. He spent the day here with
inenus. ...
- B. B. Perrlne left on this after
noon's trnlti fnr Vnnoalln nhan, hn
will remain for a few days transact
ing ousiness matters.
. Phil Harth left this afternoon after
spending a few days Jn this city with
with his parents. 'Mr. Harth is
working at Rice Hill at present.
W. L. Moore left this afternoon for
Drain where he will spend a week
attending to business matters, per
taining to his farm In that vicinity.
Mrs. O. C. Coffin who haB been in
this city for the past few weeks visit
ing, returned to her home In Dallas
this afternoon. During her stay here
she was the guest of Mrs. V. M. Per
ry, of this city.
Chicken dinner served every Sun-
rtftv nt thA f.tma Clam
Sheridan street. Oyster cocktails and'
name maao chill concarne served at
all times. Open day and night. Best
service and all home cooked. . tf
SPEAKERS ARE SELECTED.
The following speakers have been
selected for Douglas county, during
the third liberty loan drive: Dexter
Rice, B. L. Eddy, O. P. Coshow, Rev.
J. C. Spencer, Geo. Neuner, Jr., Rev.
E. W. Warrington.
These gentlemen have very graci
ously offered their sorvices to the
committee, and will conduct a cam
paign of publicity throughout the
county, presenting the vital import
ance of . this drive, and appealing to
the patriotic citizens to get buck of
our government in this hour of need.
. J. O. WATSON,
Chairman Executive Board
JAMES FLETCHER WRITES.
Word was received in this city to
day by friends of James Fletcher,
who recently left with the ambulance
drivers corps, stilting that he and Ills
companions, several - of whom are
Roseburg boys, were delayed In Los
Angeles for a few hours. During
their stay there, the boys, to create
excitement, hired an auto truck and
took in the Bights of that city. Mr.
Fletcher, prior to the time of his de
.parture from here was associated
with a local publication, and is now
on his way to Fort San Antonio.
WILL LOCATE IN PORTLAND.
Dale Willis, a well known resi
dent of this city, left this aftornoon
to make his home in Portland. Mr.
Willis Is engineer on the S. P. and
will make Ills headquarters in Port
land from now on. Mrs. Willis did
not make the trip, him today but will
Journey from this city Saturday. The
many friends regret their departure
very much. ;
TO MAKE HOME HERE.
J. A. Walker and family arrtved
hero from Turlock, and will make
their permanent residence in tbts
city. Mr. Walker and family were
residents of this city many years be
fore their departure from hi'N1.
Their many trlonds are glad to have
them back in this community.
TODAY'S MM LIST
(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, March 12. Gen
eral Pershing reports eight killed in
action today, one dead from wounds
received, six from disease and two
severely woundod In notion, Captain
Edward Stoller and twenty men were
also reported slightly wounded.
ACT WAR BY CHINA
(By Associated Press.)
LONIX)N, ' March 12. Chinese
Commander Harbin, of Manchuria
today warned' the leader of tlie Bol-
shevikl forces In Siberia that any In
vasion ot Chinese territory would bo
considered nn act of war.
CASTOR I A
For Infants and Children
In Use For Over 30 Years
Always bears
the
Signature of
NEW TODAY.
WANTED Ford for team, wagon,
harness and piano. Address X
NewB office.
FOR SALE Ford auto In first class
condition. Inquire 611 South
Main street. ml6
FOR SALE -Homestead relinquish
ment nf one hundred nnrii ton ani-an
on line ot Pacific highway one
nine irom gooa town. Especially
adapted for goats. For particu
lars address W. Moore. Elkhend,
Oregon.
NINE GENERALS ARE .
UNFIT FOR SERVICE
(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, March 12. The
war department announces that eight
major generals and one brigadier
general were relived from their com
mands today. The officers - were
found unfit for oversea service, but
were assigned to duty In the United
States. . . . i - . .
Mrs. Anna Boyd, of West Rose
burg is at Seattle visiting with her
daughter, who 1b reports. quit) ill.
3W.
Are you near sighted?
Are you far sighted?
Are you nervous? r ;
Do you have headaches? . '
Do your eyes blur? j
If so, come to us, as Registered
OptometrlstB, ror an examination
of the eyes and Glasses which will
SURELY RELIEVE your trouble.
Why hot be helped to-day? .-
BUBAR BROS.
Jeweljrs & Optometry' ta..
JACKSON STREET.
We wish to announce that we have
moved our Granite and Marble
Works to 503 N. Jackson Street,
and are prepared to furnish any
thing in our line at a reasonable
price. We use only the best Barro
Granite in our Monumental work,
and Vermont Marble in our head
stones. We also do all kinds of
Cemetery work. We Invue you td
call and see us. '.!;.
Yours for Business, '
Peoples Marble & Granite Works
W. E. Marstcrs, proprietor, 502
N. Jackson Street.
- or ' ' '. -
C. W. Young "& Son, 116 Cass St.
Roseburg, Oregon.
COMPANY
ATTENTION
Berkshire Hog Feed, Holsteln
Dairy Feed, Albers Molasses Feed.
The best feed for the best money.
Bran, Shorts, Rolled Barley, Red
Clover Seed. ;
Seed Potatoes, per 100 lbs $2.00
First Grade Onion sets, lb .13
Second Grade Oulon Sets, lb.: .00
All kinds- of . garden seeds,
scratch food, chick food, egg
maker, lice killer, Kow-Kure,
stock food, etc. Two good horses,
hacks, buggies, etc. Fresh cow
and calf. Large cow, fresh soon.
WANTED, air kinds of second
hand goods. I Buy sell and ex
change anything.
J. M.JUDD FEED, SEED
& SEC. HAND STORE
--. 122 I -ASS ST. .
Rawleigh Products
FOR SALE BY-J. O. VINCENT.
349 W. Second Avenue North.
Phone 122-It.
Fire and Auto Insurance
Protect yourself from loss ; with
one of our properly written insur
ance policies. , ...
6. W. YOUNG & SON, INSURANCE
110 Cass Street Roseburg, Ore.
HE A I, KSTATR
City and Farm Property, Winches
ter Bay and Westlnke Town Lots
UMWS Kl'llSK.
122 West Oak Street - .
8TOP AT THE "
GRAND HOTEL
CASS STREET . ROSEBURG
HABITS THAT LAST
Habits that are formed early in youth are usually last
, ing. . It Is your duty to see that your children form
-habits of thrift now. 'Later on they will thank you
for your interest In their behalf. An account with us i
gives the right ..incentive to save.
The Roseburg National Bank
Roseburg, Ore .-
$33 NEW VIKING
SEPARATOR -
AT THE '.
DOUGLAS COUNTY CREAMERY
- SHOE ECONOMY
Have worn shoes repaired by re
liable workman. Prices right.
W. S. HOWA8JW2J Oak street,
west ot Hotel llmpqiia.
BROCCOLI CRATES
We are turning them out
at the rate of 2000 .
per day -
All crates labeled if so
. . desired :
THE J. C. FLO OK CO.
Take Your Easter Bath
' In ' a handsome'"new tub -which
' we are prepared to mt in - at
once. - You cannot make your
self or your family any gift that
. will provide more constant pleas
ure and be of greater benefit than
one of our beautiful, sanitary tubs.
The expense will not be great. Not
nearly as great as the benefit and
- enjoyment the tub will Insure. ,
Roseburg Plumbing & Heating Co.
' PHONE 151.
Buys a Silk and Cotton
Poplin Dress
Made in the Latest Style
Don't Miss These Splendid Bargains
AH the Latest Shades
YOU BUY IT HERE FORJjESS
Incorporated
Electricity
Saves Fuel, Food, Labor .
There is every domestic reason in favor' of ELECTRIC COOKING
better food, greater cleanliness, less work, and more comfort, no
ashes, no smoke, no dust. .
Douglas County Light and Water Co.
Antlers Theatre
TONIGHT QLY 7:15 AND 0:00.
Admission 10c nnd 15c
J. BARNEY SHERRY IN
"FANATICS"
ht?i. h. h. Cha,r,m?' intoxicatel by her beauty and
m! h?, i Y '! selfishness, Robert Lathrop had wrecked
his business to satisfy every whim of beautiful Lola Monroe.
SCREEN MAGAZINE
- Art, Science, News.
THEIR STRAYING FEET.
' uome comedy.
, Tomorrow and Friday Scssno Hayakawa In "The Secret Game"
A great mystery story that will give you that er eeylinHnd
make you grip your seat good and -tight 8 .
S.i"V,IPd,,,,tractlon VrMV ly. Vaudeville. 'TANGO AND
BE." the bear with the Unman bralng. speaks, stag, and roller
Vil&tZ ' S- Hart picture