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About Roseburg review. (Roseburg, Or.) 190?-1920 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 14, 1911)
ROOSEVELT. IDAHO, NOW tiflcates and 123,727 In deposit and AT BOTTOM OK A LAKE, withdrawal. . "i The last three weeks In October SPOKANE, ' Nov. H. Roosevelt, 3615 certiBcates were issued and the principal town in the Thunder $33,921 was withdrawn and de Mountain district In central Idaho In POBlted. This was an average of 1902, today is covered by a lake 600 1205 certificates a week, or 12 ;, 973 yards in length and 200 yards iu deposited every week. The last day width and of an average depth of 25 In October was the largest In the feet. Roosevelt was the scene of a history of the band, and the busi gold strike nine years ago that made ness seems to be Increasing at a rate thousands brave the hardships and of from 25 to 30 per cent monthly, hazards of the trail. It proved a, o disappointment, though much pay SAILOR-PIONEER, 1H36, IS DKAI). ore was developed nearby. . The circumstances which wiped the MARSHFIELD, Or., Nov. 11. town of Roosevelt from the map was Charles S. Hilborn, a pioneer of peculiar. It resulted from a land- southwestern Oregon, died at bis slide two years ago. starting near the nonie at Mlllicoma, near this city, source of .Mule Creek, a mile and a He was nearly 92 year old, and Is half from the settlement. The great survived by his widow. The couple avalanche of earth and stoue had been married 51 years. Mr. Hil ploughed Its way through a virgin born was a native of Maine, and was forest with a roar that was heard a sailor, coming' arouud Cape Horn for miles. Twenty-six hours after n 1852. Ho settled in California and the break occurred the mass Btopped engaged in mining. and in 1856 went abruptly across the lower part of the to furry County, Oregon. His wife, town, forming a dam for Monument wno was formerly Emma Dyer, came Creek, which has now formed the to tne ocast wlth'her parents In 1859, lake where the townslte stood. 'making the trip by way of Panama. There were few residents in the jr Hilborn liver around Port Oxforl town at the time of the slide and all untu 1864, and afterward resided at escaped with their possessions, owing Canyon City, The Dalles and Anally to the slowness of the avalanche. A i coos County, ,, log school house and two cabins out . o of the path of the slide, now stand at, PIANO tilVEN AWAY. silent sentinels to mark the vanished ' town. The buildings are situated Commencing October 28, the man above the water line and as the lake ment of the Golden Theatre will has risen to a point where It has an numbered coupons with outlet, it Is not likely the water , admiB8ion ticket entitling the become deeper. - holder to a chance on a fine piano Roosevelt camp today Is deserted.! . b . a absolutely the residents having moved to mm i Th.nkxirlvlne night. Don't fall to holdings. The mines are closed nd, t'he pUno at StubbV Cash Gro the nrosnectors and miners hv lu" " ,k.., nm sought newer and more promising "" pp. - fteldB In the tributary country, wmcn Is rich In mineral resources. It Is hardly probable that the camp will ever be resurrectea, as n 'V. - mtrartn. Call 122-Y. Prompt de- and off the line ot transportation T"."- dtf ld? r1?? " zi,aJ . , ,: n.- of it, . Pi.o .w- flt for habitation. . " LOCAL NEWS Let us tell you about Gold Medal BUSINESS AT PORTLAND POSTAL BANK INCREASES. PORTLAND, Or., Nov. 11. So much business is being transacted In the Portland postal savings bank that it will be necessary to add an other clerk to the force In the near future. Tho volume of business transacted In the bank has been In creasing at a rapid rate and the present force is said to be inadequate to handle the forces as expeditious. y aB might be desired. During the last three weeks In September there were 2506 certifi cates of dpposlt and withdrawal is sued, while the total amount de posited and withdrawn was $71,182. The average per week was 835 cer- , 4'H, 4, 'H, J Eastern oysters In Any Btxic. Short Orders at Anj Hour, Quick Lunch J Restaurant t I YE TOY, Prop. 4. REGULAR DINNER, 21C, 4 Chicken Dinner Every Sunday. tOpen until 10 p. m., dally. Bherldan Street Near Depot J. OPEN ALL NIGHT. .. x x xx x x x x x x i at Jnaenhson'B. utl Hva Arundel Tone It. t Hue. tod seen the piano St Joseph sons? , " Piann satisfaction Is obtained by letting Stone tune your piano. Phone 288-R. . . d" Phone 122-Y for prompt delivery of Cold Medal extracts. dtf School books and school supplies at the Roeeburg Book store. u S. K. ' Sykes nas received a stocs of bulbs from .Holland. Buy one n-hlln ihpv last. dtf The Rosebure Book Store is head quarters for Waterman's Ideal Foun tain pna Thev are the best. tf Columbia River Orchard bonds bearing 7 per cent annual interest for exchange, at par, for farm lands. The Hadley Mortgage t L,ana vju. sin StinlrllnB Bid.. Portland, Ore. Pmnire Llverv. Feed and Sales St Men. Banks & Welker, proprietors New rigs of all varieties, good gentle teams and careful drivers; also teams that aro safe for ladles to drive, Blacksmith shop In connec tion- all work Euarantced. Phone o Get your carnations, violets, potted plant at the Rose, or call up the Green house, pnone ououruau win he at the Rose on Saturday after nnnna and will be pleased to meet those interested in cut flowers and nlants. Mrs. F. D. Owen, proprietor Fern Island Greenhouses. TRESPASS NOTICE, Positively no trespassing allowed on the lands of the Corry etate. daw N. CUHHI MTl J. H. Sykes GUN STORE Opposite Post Office. w E Carry a new and complete stock of Guns, Am munition, rishing lackie ana sporting t,ooas. Gun Repairing land Key Fitting a specialty. A shaft of your patronage will he appreciated. WELL SEASONED AND SUPERIOR lumber Is all that ever leaves ool yard.- For bonding purposes, cab inet makers and carriage builders we hate the best ullty oT tola bard and soft woods la rich colon sad In large variety. Our price art TEXAS LUNCH HOUSE W. L. FORE, Prop. ' Hours 4:45 a. m. to 11 p. m. , . Quirk Lunch Short Orders ... ' REGVLAK DINNER, 23c. ' Pure Mexican Chili Our Specialty " HAMIUTW.'ER AND KIXNDIKE SA NDWICHE8 HOT TAMALES Special price on Clillt for the family supper. "We have the bucket. ' GIVE I S A TRIAL. ' , . , W N, Jackson SC. ,, Save Money, Don't ; Let it all go, Put Some in the Bank A great president of the United States once wrote "Extravagance" rots character; train youth away from it. On the other hand the habit ot saving money while it stiffens the will, also brightens the' energies'. If yon would be sure that you are beginning right, begin to save." Trade with -. 1 v. HENRY EASTON One week and see the difference in your Grocery Bill. And save money. Fresh Stock Always Phone 26 344 N. Jacksoa HILL'S NEW STUDIO CORNER LANE AND PINE STREETS Photography in Its Several Branches CABINET PHOTOS A SPECIALTY. ALL WORK GUARANTEE fx DEVELOPING AND PRINTING KOIt AMATEURS. Voril PATRONAGE SOLICITED. Sykes Roller Skating Rink Clair Blodgctt, Mgr. A popular resort. Orchestra pipe organ. Meet your friends at the ' Roller Rink Open Evenings Skates 25 Cts. Over Sykes Store. ' ."IT .' YOU LEAVE OUR MEAT MAR HI with admiration f r tt perfect lineal which Is everywhere asp; Tour own kitchen couldn't be free from even the slightest susal ot dirt. So there If an added faction In coming In person ta the choice cats we always have hand. - Give yourself and na pleasure ot a - II today. The Economy Market" i Geo. Kohlhagra, Proav You Don't Have To Go To Sea To See for Cement Culvrrts, Omni Be er Pipes, etire a to tmbea. Cement building foandatioa and thlmnry blocks. Cement sMewaaa l I r " ,H.r. i aad cement work of any kind. ' - ' I bavs Bra or six houses I will sell cheap, aa I winf to use laa money In other buslnsaa. Sea my burglar-proof window loch, Ita O. K. Bee Pat's Elaatle roof paint tor leaky roots. Ws build, atom or repair your bousea. Business buildings a specialty. O'er forty years experience In building. the best for superb quality that 70a can find In Reseburg. The J. 0. Flook Co. Rosebarg , Oregon. CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER F. F. PATTERSON