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EVENING RQEBURG REVIEW ISSCED DAILT EXCEPT SUNDAY BY - REVIEW PUBLISHING COMPANY L. WIMBERLY. DAILY Per yr, by mall $3.00 Per month, delivered .60 Per week, delivered It SEMI-WEEKLY Per year $2.00 Biz month 1.00 Al'tU'KT Ot 1000. to keep company with blra some time good health and we can be dead the In June bad so written to him. He next day. bad not been here for several months 1 have felt bad for quite a time, only came yesterday. He was a and 1 have not wanted to write at poor writer and usually sent picture present. I don't think that 1 ever post cards. Didn't think they quar- will marry. I believe that shall reieu wueu nv wub uvrv r nut uui reei ueuer Denig unmarried Ml KDKIt AXD SUICIDE. (Coatlned from page 1.) her up and laid her on a lounge In the sitting room, but she died In about five minutes, life being al most extinct when he reached the house. He said Hendrickson was about 24 or 25 yars of age a lid had been In this country for 6 or 7 years. HIb parents are still living at Lappf Jard. Finland, and he was their only child. The Erlckson family were H end rick son's only relatives In this country. He said that Hendrickson drank occasionally, but seldom got drunk, so far as he knew, and was not drunk last Friday. He fully corroborated his father's story of the Immediate clrcumstaocea of the tra gedy and of Hendrlckson'a departure for Portland last March. Also that Hendrickson had not since been In the Oak Creek neighborhood until last Friday, when he came to the E rick bo n home about 9 o'clock In the morning, driving out from town In a single buggy, and leaving a couple of hours later. This he learned from his sisters Friday evening when he came In from his day's work In the harvest field. He told of the find I up of Hendrlckson's body by Henry Gober and Honry Alberson, two young men of the neighborhood within about half an hour after the news of the shooting of Miss Erlck son had been made known and the sheriff telephoned for. This first tele phoning was done by J. J. Thornton father-in-law of Otto Erlckson, who was working In a neighboring field and saw that something was wron? when Lena Erlckson and her little brother came running to where their father and Otto were at work. Otto explained to the Jury the con tents of a letter, written In the Swed lsh language and addressed to 'him self, which was found beside the body of Hendrickson. This letter. In substance, said that since he, Hen drickson, could not have Ida (as hit wife) It was no use to stay here (or this earth) any longer and that h would take her with him. He also said he had thrown away. $150 In money, but diligent Bearch In ttu neighborhood failed to show any trace of It. This letter, together with Hen drlckson's 3 8-calIbre revolver which also lay beside him, and $ 8.3 r In money found in his pocket, har been taken Into town by Sheriff Fen ton, who, with City Marshal Huffman had hurriedly gone to the scene ol the tragedy and nearly reached then before they learned that Hendrlcksnr had suicided. The letter contained no outright statement that he In tended to kill Miss Erlckson and him self but strongly inferred that to h bis Intention. Otto said that Hen drickson was a poor writer, but thnt this letter was written as well as he usually wrote, and better than hf probably could have done If It had been written while holding the paper on hlB knee, while near their house either before or after the young lady was shot. Otto's conclusion was that the letter had been written on a tablr somewhere, before Hendrickson came to the Erlckson place that morning and watched from the brush on the hillside until he and his father had gone to their work before com In t to the house. Otto also told of his sister return ing to Hendrickson the watch and ring he had sent her from Portland when he was out there on Friday. She told Otto thnt evening that Hen drickson was angry because she would not make up and go with him and wanted his presents back. All the family had objected to Ida keep ing company with Hendrickson. anil she had written to him over six weeks ago that she would have noth ing more to do with him, as he had kept writing and sending her postal cards after going to Portland Johnny Erlckson. aged 9. told what he saw of the shooting. He war Jut bark of the house aud looked In through the hallway. He didn't hear what was bald. If anvthlng. Saw Hendrickson shoot Ids, then go nut of the front door. He and Lena then ran to the field whore his father and Otto were at work and told them about It. Henry Gober told of finding Hen drlrkson's body about 200 yard' southwest of the Erlckson renldenoe soon after 8 o'clock that mornlnK and where It still lay when the cor oner arrived. It was on a gentle slooe In an open space from 100 to 500 vsrds wide and about (wire that length. In the edge of the bmh np on the hill hide a cigar stub was found. Indicating that Hendrlrkson had Mt there and smoked while he watched the house until Mr. Erlck son and Otto had gone to their work in the harvest IMd. Gober said be saw Sheriff Fenton examine lien drlckson's revolver, which had fallen near his side. It contained three loaded cartridges and two shells which had been fired. J F. Strader told of the h powder-mark on HendrWkson's vest where the bullet entered, showlns the nearness of the weapon when it was fired. Miss Lena Erlckson. aged 17. sis- . ter of the deceased, was unable d: arise from her bed to make a state ment to the Jury, but gave Intelll gent answers to several questions b the acting coroner and the district attorney. Said Hendrickson was there about two hours on Friday Wanted his post cards, watch anl ring back and brought the cards Ida had sent to him Ida would not "make up" with him. When he came In Saturday morning she was on the back porch. Ida was in the dining room and Johnule was near the back porch. Ida stepped Into the hallway between the dining room and kitchen when he came in to the sitting room. He sat in a chair In the sitting room and Ida stood in the hallway and talked wltb 1m. Lena heard very little of what e said. Heard Ida Bay to him that e had no right to be mad at her; Hhe was not mad at him. He had been there less than ten minutes when he shot her. Lena beard no uarrel between them during that time. Ida waa facing him when he fired. Heard her cry out when he shot. "She didn't call to anyone JURt hollered when she fell. I was at the door when she fell. He ran out of the front door. I was so scared I didn't know just what hap pened." Then she and Johnnie ran for their father and Otto. This closed the examination and the facts being clear the Jury quickly decided upon their verdicts. Intense Indigntttion. Many people of the vicinity had assembled to give whatever aid they could and extend neighborly sym pathy to the stricken family, but not one of them would touch the body of the self-executed assassin of thtf highly-esteemed young lady, or give it burial. Their Indignation was tor ntenBe for words, and for this feel n g no one could blame them. Mrs. Price, who had taught school In thp neighborhood, said both the Erlckson girls had been her pupils, and that they were always exemplary In every way. This sentiment seemed to be voiced throughout the community. Aside from their great loss by this terrible tragedy an unusual meed or sympathy goes out to this stricken family. Only a little more than n year ago the young lady's mother was called away by death, leaving her as housekeeper for the family. Just six weeks ago Mrs. Otto Brick son, her brother's wife, died there at the family home. Now, with thr eldest daughter thus tragically slalr by a love-crazed but worthless suitor It Is no wonder that the neighbor hood feeling is so Intense, or tha the surviving daughter was prostrat ed with grief. The funeral of the young lady war held at the Oak Creek cemetery on Sunday rorenoon, with services con ducted by Rev. W. H. Eaton, of thh city, the attendance being very arge. A team wa sent out from towr Saturday evening and Hendrickson' body was brought In. Next morn- ng It was consigned to the potters field at the expense of the county. Hendrickson left some personal i fleets, clothing and blankets, at p local lodging house and on a table n the room which he occupied Cor oner Jewett found three mednllions such as are made In the ordinary stamping machines for that purnose These contained the names of him self and the two Erlckson girls. It Is believed that Hendrickson re mained In town Frldny afternoon and evening, after returning from Oak Creoke In the buggy he had hired at local livery stable that morning. Ho was In his room here that night and probably left about daylight Sat urday morning and walked the 12 miles to the Erlckson home where hit- murderous deed was accomplished. Whether ho threw away any money Indicated In his letter to Otto Erlckson Is a question. He may have meant that he had spent that much (1150) In his futile efforts to get Miss Ida to marry him. There was found in his room ady's umbrella which 1b supposed to have belonged to Miss Erlckson Among .the numerous effects In hip 'grip" was a lady's back comb and two letters from his mother and two from Miss Erlckson. Theno were all written In the Swedish language. The two from Miss Erlckson and sent to him at Troutdale. Oregon, were In terpreted this morning for The Re view by J. C. Alexander and son. of the Umpiiua Land & Water Co.. of this city. They are as follows: Oh! How could you say that I en courage men. When I said that I loved you, I did so, but I don't know myself If I love you now or not. But you can be free, Jt Is better for us both, and for all. I am afraid that you will not set this letter. I roust now stop, with many re gards for you. From your cousin, IDA. Farewell. Write answer. I will answer yours. From this last letter It Is inferred that Hendrickson had replied to the first one aud accused her of trans ferring her affection or attentions to someone else, as a reason for turn ing him down. He evidently brood ed over the matter until be became insane on that subject and came here determined to kill her and himself unless she would consent to marry him. The two verdicts of the coroner's Jury follow: Krlcksou Verdict. We, the Coroner's Jury, empanel- led to Investigate Into the cause of death of Ida Erlckson, who was found dead at Oak Creek. Douglas County, Oregon, And that she was at the ago of 22 years, and that her name was Ida Erlckson; that she a me to her death by a bullet wound from a 38-callbre revolver; that the shot fired was at the hands of Chas. Hendrickson; with murderous In tent-. Dated at Oak Creek, Oregon, this 7th day of August, 1909. Hendrickson Verdict. We. the Coroner's Jury, em panel- Oak Creek. Ore.. June 18. 1909. Cousin Charley: I will now write you a few lines n answer to the letter I got Friday wrote you a letter Wednesday. Ildn't write you many words because I have been sick, aud I am not well vet. W'e have had the Mensels Lena had a light touch of them but I had them very bad, because I have been sick for two weeks. Charley. I will now tell yon that I do not love you any more. My love Usftpnoared the 1st of June. 1 loved you for over a year, and I loved you o much that I could hardly believe that my love should disappear. Hut It Is better for us both because we ould never marry each other; and Charley I hope that you shall be s better man. and that everything wil be all right so you can find another to love. I hope you will be able to forget me. I also hope you will forgive me necause I do not love you any more I'harley, this I cannot help. i ne ring and otner thine are vours. but I do not know what I wil do with them. I could send them to you but I have no money for itamps You can write aud tell me what to do with them. I send my regards to you. From your Cousin Ida. k.: 1 should like that you should burn my letters. You can do ft you want, but I desire to burn yours. led to Investigate Into the cause of death of Chas. Hendrickson, who was found dead at Oak Creek, Douglas County, Oregon, find that he was at the age of about 26 years, and that his name was Chas. Hendrickson; that he came to his death by a bullet wound from a 38-callbre revolver, and we further find that the shot was fired with suicidal Intent, and hereby find that he came to bis death by his own bands. Dated at Oak Creek, Oregon, this 7th day of August, 1909. JOHN T. LONG. Justice of the Peace for Deer Creek District, and Acting Coroner. FRANK O. MICELLI, ,E. A. HINKLE, J. F. STRADER. W. A. THORNTON. JOHN J. KERNAN. WILL J. THORNTON, Coroner's Jury. BOl'TIIKRN PACIFIC COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW SERVICE. August 1st, trains 19 and 18 will carry between Portland and Cottage Grove, Pullman Observation Parlor Car. Regular Pullman ' Company Beat space charge will be made for privilege of riding In this car, in ad dition to our transportation tickets. d ICR BOXES! ICR BOXKSI On account of the backward sea son we have a number of Ice chests on hand which we would -rather sell at a discount of $2.00 or $3.00 per box than carry over to next season. This Is an Item worth considering. ROSEBURG FURNITURE CO., dtf Jackson & Cass Sts. OAk frfeek, Oregon July 2. 1909 near Cousin:- Now as th tinie is naMna: on today I shall write you a few lines and let you know that we have had a Brest sorrow. Pearl died Sundav in the morning She died about half past four In the morning: she was Didn't know where Uick only a little over ?4 hours So Conkey'a valuable book on Poul try FREE If you call at Marsters Drug Store. s.s.s CURES . 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It goes down into the circulation and removes the humors or aoids which are causing the trouble, builds up the weak, acrid blood, and permanently cures every variety of skin affection. Local app ications can only soothe; they never cure becauso they do not reach the blood. 8. 8. 8. goes right into t)r circulation, reaches the trouble and cures It by removing the cause. Book an Skin Diseases and any medical advico froo to all wlio write. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.; ATLANTA. OA. When you begin your preparations to go camping,, don't forget that can fill your orders. They keep a . complete line of - GROCERIES Phone 2381 Commercial Club Bldg.. FOR SALE. FOR SALE Thoroughbred Airedale puppies; the noted varmint dogs. Inquire at 314 Stephana St. dalO BRADLEY The Second Hand Man Can save you money on any thing you want to buy. If you have any thing to sell get my offer before selling as I will pay the highest cash price for second hand goods. A. D. Bradley, - - The 2nd Er Man FOR SALE At a bargain; 200 acres adapted to fruit or dairying; nicely located; for particulars address H. J. Wilson, CanyonvlUe. Ore. ds7 FOR SALE Two lota and 6-room house In the grove. Enquire of Asher Agee, 814 Hoover St. da30 FOR SALE 120 acres; 3 acres in gardeu and berries; 100 acres oak timber; bouse and barn; one mile from town. Price $1000. Terms. W. B. Drake, owner. Myrtle Creek Ore. da2 FOR SALE 900-acre ranch; 7tt miles from Roaebnrg: eood tm provements, 36 acres in bearing or chard; mostly Italian prunes; bal ance pasture and farm; 300 head of good sheep, If wanted For fur ther particulars eoir.e and teo or address the owner, P. Cooper, R. F. D. No. 1, Roseburg, Orwon. dtf ajba AAA A 1UPRJ1VR '" KOAU TO ROSEBIRG. MARSHFIELD. Or.. Aug. 7. A committee from Coos County con- j ferred with the Douglas County of-j nclals regarding me iniim...... one of the stage roads from Coos n ,... it h. hppn de- uay 10 iwbcuuir. - cided that the easiest route to Im prove would be the stage road lead ing from Roseburg to Myrtle Point, where rail connections are made with Mar&hneld. u nas ue ss" . . . i.. nr tir,ftooo he mat a uuuu iu. t -Boated to defray the expenses. The county and property owners are to j (inn nnn thin summer on road work In different districts. but for rebuilding ire man " special fund will be created. It Is planned to construct a imiu w ..n a 1 nvnr a-hlfh An SlltO CSU be TM at all Beaeons of the year. An auto now makes tne trip in nine ". and with a good road the malls and HORSE FOR SALE Fine driving horse, six years old; price $175. Ad dress Box 34, Roseburg. daV FOR 8 ALE Full blooded Jersey calf, aged 6 weeks; or will trade for oats. Address Box 803, Rose burg. dal3 FOR SALE A snap; the Idlewlld Farm; 58 acres; 20 In cultivation; 20 more can be cultivated; 10 in bearing apples; well watered and fenced; close to school; telephone; 4 miles to town; all stock, Includ ing 130 registered goats; joins free range; for price and particulars address Idlewlld Fruit Farm, Rid dle. Oregon. dtf MISCELLANEOUS. LOST On old Coos Bay road, this -side of mountain, a coat contain ing pocketbook and small amount of money. Finder please leave at this office or return to C. A. Smith Lumber Co., Marshfield, Or. LOST Lady's back comb; was lost July 31st, between Winchester and the Masonic cemetery. Finder please return to Mrs. Blakeley, 119 Mosher St., and receive re ' ward. dtf LOST Rough-lock shoe, somewhere between Lane school and Newton Howe's place on Deer Creek. Find er leave at O. A. Houser's black BiuUh shop and get reward. - d WANTED To rent, a horse and buggy for about a week. Good care and treatment guaranteed. Address A. M., care Review. da!2 LOST Between Edeubower and Roseburg, Aug. 2, lady's llght-col- ored jacket, with brown trimming. Finder please leave at this office d WANTED Intelligent man or wo man to take territory, and appolni canvassers to Bell our water filters. Exclusive territory, and nice, pro fitable work for the right party Seneca Filter Co., Seneca, Mo. d FOR RENT Furnished rooms for housekeeping. Inquire at 327 Burke street, corner Pine. dtf FOR RENT Fine large house. In quire at office of Albert Abraham. dtf PASTURE. Pasture for rent. For particulars Inquire of Mrs. P. Sin . nott, Roseburg. a7 WANTED Girl for dining room work and dishwashing, no cooking Call phone 151 or address box H , Roseburg. dswtt mmm A. L. KITCHIM, 1 is the man to see for everything in the Nur sery line. TrPPQ v 1 1 CC3 that pay. Fruit and ornanental trees, Grape & Berry vines, roses, etc. etc. Telephone 2026. Roseburg Or Quick Lunch Restaurant YE TOY Prop. - Short Orders at Any Hour. REGULAR DINNER, 25C. Chicken Dinner Every Sunday. Open until 10 p. m.. dally. Sheridan Street Near Depot. 4' 'r' Coffee The kind that makes the break fastreal Coffee through and through always the same. Your grocer will grind it better if ground at home not too fine- passengers can be brought over In a very few hours. The commercial bodies of the different cities concern ed are taking up the good road work and pushing it. Washington's I'liigue SkU lie in the low. marshy bottoms of the Potomac, the breeding ground of malaria germs. These germs cause chills, fever and ague,. blllouBuess, jaundice, lassitude, weakness and general debility and bring suffering or death to thousands yearly. But Electric Bitters never fail to destroy them and cure malaria troubles. "They are the best all-round tonic pnd euro for mularia I ever used." writes R. M. James, of Louellen, S. C. They cure Stomach, Liver, Kid ney and Blood Troubles and will pre vent Typhoid. Try them, 60c. Guar anteed by all druggists. 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