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TWO NEWS-REVIEW. ROSEBURG, OREGON, TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1948 Founding. Development Of Otter Rock Form Interesting Chapter in History of Oregon An abundance of sea otter brought about the naming of Otter Rock, a picturesque spot on the Oregon coast north of Newport, according to an interesting historical account compiled by Mrs. Wyn Sherwood, a resident of the Otter Rock community. "Otter Rock got Its name from the group of small rocks lust south of the Devil's Punch Bowl," Mrs Sherwood reports. "These rocks are under water at high tide, but at low tide were used as a resting place by sea ot ter and fur seal. The early set tlers made many dollars shoot the seals, which were then quite plentiful." The present townslte of Otter Rock was secured In 1894 by John and Mahala Spencer as an Indian land grant, Mrs. Sher wood says. "Dope" Spencer, as tit was familiarly known, was an inter esting character, the historian reports. "He was a cripple and rode horseback whenever he had far to go. Like most Indians he was very superstitious and firmly believ ed in the 'little men' which he said were around in the woods. Later, when Mr. and Mrs. Bates owned the place, they called It Little Men Cove" and had an Iron nameplate over the gate with that inscription on It. "When 'Dope' Snencer died hli body was taken out through the window and the cabin was burn ed. Just what the significance of this was no one seems to know, ex cept that it had something to do with evading the evil sDirlts In which Indians believed so firm ly. 18111 The Correct Time If you're slowing up or racing ahead vour watch needs adjustment, Bring It here today! 3 TO 4 DAY SERVICE Roseburg Jewelry i4 N. Jackson "In those early days, there were many more Indians than white people In the community. Even before the Sileu reserva tion was established, there must have been hundreds of Indians camping on the beaches. The piles of shplls which are known as "shell mounds" proves that. On O'ir South Beach they built rows and rows of racks where they dried and smoked salmon, clams, mussels, etc., for their winter provisions." Development of the beach started with the construction of three cabins above North Beach, Mrs. Sherwood reports. These have since gone Into the ocean as the bank was cut away from neneam tnem. Hotel Proves Maonet "It was about 1907 when Ben Jones acquired the pronertv. had it surveyed and platted and Rave it tne ornciai name or ot ter Rock," Mrs. Sherwood says. The next year he persuaded his brother-in-law, Tom Hornlne. and his wife to come and huiid a hotel. Uncle Tom and Aunt Mary Horning, at they were known, ran this hotel for about la or 20 years. Aunt Mary was a wonderful cook and Uncle Tom provided clams and fish for the boarders. Many of the prominent families of Portland were reeul- lar visitors and teachers from the state college at Corvallis spent their vacations with the Homings. "In 1909 other buildings were erected from lumber salvaged when two lumber schooners, the Marhoffer and the Minnie Skel ton, went on the rocks. The boats broke up and the lumber float ed ashore. 'The Marhoffer broke up near Depoe Bay and a little girl. whose father had a homestead there, rode a horse over a trail through the woods to Newport to get help from the coast guard Five ol the crewmen tried to swim ashore and were drowned, but those who remained on the boat were saved. In the south west corner of the Newport cemetery are five white wooden crosses marking the graves of the five men lost off the boat. Post Office Obtained "The nearest post office was at Agate Bcauh.' When the Otter Hock people asked for a post office they were put on proba tion, being given an office con ditioned upon securing volunteers to carry the' mail from Agate Beach. Men took turns at mall ,4m :h vs, ,- ' -7!" n- ju 05 FIREMEN. RESCUE WORKERS IN SHATTERED PLANT A German fire brigade and rescue work en probe the shattered I. C. Farben chemical plant at Ludwigthafen, Germany, after blast which destroyed or damaged an estimated 18 buildings. Casualties ere high with estimates of hun dreds dead and thousands injured. Disaster was worst in Germany since end of war. IAP Wire photo via radio from Frankfurt.) aaa aaeajtjasttaassaaaasitsaaat- , muni , , y - . I : y r , , , & . ' ' ' ! & t r,: vffijf-i; k.- .... ... T Till idlllll tttl tSMfl MSSSMatSSStill- itf I I ASSAILS SOVIET BLOCKADE Frau Luise Schroeder I center I, oberburaermaister of Berlin, toaakina 4a fi 000 Carmanc In nrn. carrl.tr,.,ilU" Bl ,h.1,end of thml "gainst the Russian blockade, said "Berlin fights for Germany, months the rfit nrriiw u'u mi. . . . 7 .. . . Germany tor Uemoeracy, end democracy tor ell the world. Photo by Al Cocking. I Acme Telephoto) is the post off ce was reim. larly established. Mr. Horning was first postmaster. "All this time Ben Jones was trying to develop Otter Rock. He built hath houses on the beach, a slide from the bluff to South Beach, and put In a water MIDWAY TRAILER PARK 3 MILES NORTH ON 99 Wm. Heisermon, Owner Park your covered wagon In our park cotering to particu lar people desiring comfort and cleanliness. Rates $3.50 per week per couple. Adults only! NIGHT GAME TUESDAY Finlay Field 8:00 P. M. Roseburg vs. Tri-City Adults 74c Children 30c it re Hf; Pumic Blocks, Watches Loot of Baker Thieves HAKKR, Aug. 3.-(.1P)-Thleves went 'n fur the heavy stuff here over the weekend, stealing 4(X) pumice hloi-ks from the Bill Rite Block Company some time Sun day nl;ht. Each block weighed 1H) Mumls. with a combined weight of four tons. Thieves also Sunday night toss ed a rock through the plate glass ttlnckiw of the Franco Jewelers, escaping with several watches sniitchcd from the window dts play. Meanwhile police were still winking on the narcotics burg lary which occurred here Friday mcht when the St. Kllzabeth Hos pital Pharmacy 1 window was pried o)en and a large quantity of morphine and riilaudid taken. ASPHALT SHINGLES PAGE LUMBER 164 R 2nd Ave. S. & FUEL Phone 212 the right piano is a milliliter WALKING AGAIN Jeannie Rockwell, who plunged 40 feet from e circus traptte to the floor of Madison Square Gar den while 15,000 spectators screamed, walks again for the first time since the accident. She spent the greater part of three months in e New York hospital. IAP Wirephoto) 'piano iThii it only one of the many beautiful Winter I Company styles. Stop in and tee the whole range each one featuring the (Alumstone Piste for lighter weight and richer tone,' and the Pracliano Pedal for quiet practice and play; The price is right for erery budget. sstcm. He began working for construulinn of a read, m;iking nevenil trips to the State legis lature and once cuing to Wash ington, IV ( His elfoits finally were successful, but he died be fnre his dream was fulfilled. The road was built In 1IIJ7 .'S,'" 1 The highest peak In the l'lillip nines Is Mount Ai. In southern- Mindanao, iHilO feet. with an elevation of HARRY C. STEARNS Funeral Director Our service It for ell and meets every need. Any dil-J fence, eny time Licensed Ledy Assistant. Oakland, Oregon Phon. 472 or 542 y W NOTICE! CALL 124 FOR ANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SERVICE OF THE ROSEBURG GARBAGE DISPOSAL Any suggestions for improving Service will be grotefully received. Roseburg Garbage Disposal R. C. John, Owner Belt, Money Abandoned By Thieves Discovered MEDFORD. Ore., Aug. 3.-J.P A money belt containing $1078 worth of Jewelry and watches was found on Antelope Range near here yesterday. The belt was tossed there by the three Frank Brothers as they fled from state police last June. The brothers, convicted of burg laries here, were sentenced last month to prison terms, but the belt was not recovered by police. Charles P. MaeBeth and L. H. Mayberry, residents of nearby Four Corners, came across the belt yesterday. CIO-PAC Ousts Seven, Opposes Wallace Party MADISON. Wis.. Aug. 3 . The Wisconsin CIO Political Ac tion Committee has ousted from membership seven labor leaders for "misinforming CIO mem bers" about the Wallace party. The state group also voted to back the national CTO-PAC In It's opposition to Henry Wal lace's Progressive party. John M. Sorenson, secretary treasurer of the state CIO-PAC. announced the expulsion at conference of 232 delegates. Those named, all from Mil waukee, Included: Phil H. Smith, International representative of the United El ectrical Workers. James De Witt, field repre sentative of the Farm Equip ment Workers. Gus Tomlinson of the Fur and Leather Workers. Lehman refused to deny or con firm the figure, and the com plaint taid simply that it was fair, Just and equitable." Mrs. Lehman divorced her hus band, nephew of former Govern or Herbert H. Lehman of New York, on grounds of separation. They were wed In 1912 and have been separated 17 years. Lehman did not contest the suit. Wife Gets $3,500,000 In Record Reno Divorce RENO, Nev.. Aug. 3. f.Ti Mrs. Evelyn Lehman yesterday obtained a divorce from Allan S. Lehman, New York banker, in proceedings reported to Involve the largest settlement In Reno divorce history. Reliable reports placed the settlement at S3.500.000. Mrs. NO WAITING! Immediate repair service on all makes of home and car radios. We. the Radio Doc tors, are an authorized ra dlo service station for Zen ith and General Electric auto radios. Call us, we will pick up. repair and deliver vour radio. Radio Doctors V N. Stephens Ph. 1023-J 1 WHV NO, WE'RE NOT EARLY. IT'S EIGHT-THIRTY.'" . Den't overload yeur electric circuits. When yen build er modernise erevlde ADIQUATI WIRINO. Electrical Contracting INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL WIRING FREE ESTIMATES STEECK ELECTRIC CO. 119 N. Stephens Phone 353 Jaycees Mark Traffic Death Spot With 'X' SPOKANE. Aug. 3. VP) A big "X" will mark each spot where someone was killed in Spokane. The Junior Chamber of Com merce is painting white crosses to mark the sites of 30 fatal accidents In the last 18 months and to remind drivers that it might happen to them. Dick Marshall, the Jaycees" safety director, said a second coat of luminous paint will be appnea to maxe tne marks vis ible at night. Old tin cans have been used In paving the bed of the Los Angeles River to keep the river from undercutting its banks. We or here to servo faithfully and conscientiously! tm.je. t'.-"K7 eW 1". - V --e ROSEBURG FUNERAL HOME The Chapel of th Rotes' FUNERALS AMBULANCE SERVICE Oak and Kane Sts. Tel. (00 Roeeburo. Oregon TilJ A 7- LMLl L. L. POWERS C-S-I-A C-S-l-A means Christmas Shopping in August . , . ond not a day too soon if you remember last year's rush and shortages. Now stocks of merchandise are complete and you can pick and choose. Choose your gifts now, make your down payment and pay weekly or monthly until Christmas. ( ) U. Make this Christmas A (. coi Y ,he one she" re- ) ( i 'Z0" yj member all her life V ... . ( A? as the day she got WATCHES A V. w JJJ& "er Columbia dia- J I tl f J mond ring from you. V Hamilton, Helbros and Wolthom watches J, ('. iv bound to be scarce around December but ( ' 'jZr) Roseburg Jewelers have a full stock of them WVZS ? DMiJoVO f . . ' L I O r ' ' I n' n disappointed with a substi jCtftMW cA-r-i-- tute when $1 to $5 will hold your selection. ( Arrange weekly or monthly payments. '.) $1.00 to $5.00 will hold any of these gifts! 1 I ALARM CLOCKS - Accurate time pieces by New Haven, Seth Thomas, West Clock and Telechron. UNIVERSAL FOOD MIXER AND JUICER. WAFFLE AND GRILL COMBINATION - for toasting and waffles - made by Man ning Brown. ELECTRIC PERCOLATORS -by Universal, Schick, Remington Foursome, and Sun beam Shavemuster Electric Razors II RONSON LIGHTER -both table and pocket lighters in every design and finish. Com bination cases by Ronson. HAIR CLIPPERS - Motor driven razors for home use by John Oster. 1847 ROGERS BROS. SILVERPLATE - new designs in service for eight. SILVER HOLLO WARE- pitchers, serving aisnes, creamer and sugar sets. I I ROSEBURG JEWELERS Your Homo Owned and Operated Credit Jeweler 246 N. Jackson 305 N. Jockson Phone 908
