i A A A A i i i i i i i A A A A A i A i HOLJDAY SEASON 1904 New Things Suitable For Holiday Gifts are Now In and are Constantly Arriving UptoDate People The Wise Person Do not give useless articles forpres ents but give something that will be appreciated. . . Will select their goods early when they can have the advantage of a full stock . The 20th Silk Silk Waists, Silk Umbrellas, Silk Handkerchiefs, Silk Mufflers. Silk Suspenders, Silk Neckwear, Silk Hosiery, Silk Piece Goods, Silk Gloves, Silk Ribbons, Silk front Shirts, Silk Bab- Hoods, Silk Belts. Century Santa Claus Suggests Cotton. Cotton Undenvear, l Sotton Hosiery, Cotton Sweaters, Cotton Piece Goods, Cotton Blankets, Cotton Uni! reikis. Cotton Handkerchiefs Cotton Xightwear, Cotton Fancy Work, Cotton Suspenders. Linen. Linen Table Cloths, Linen Napkius, Linen Handkerchiefs, kiueu Towels, Linen Piece Goods, Linen Shirts, Linen Waists, Linen Children's Goods, Linen Gloves. And numerous other useful articles suitable presents constantly on hand at for THE PEOPLES STORE Woolen. I Woolen Waists, (Woolen Skirts, Woolen Dress Goods, Woolen Clothing, Woolen Gloves, Woolen Shirts. Woolen Footwear, Woolen Hats, Woolen Caps, Woolen Sweaters. Woolen Underwear. Woolen Overcoats, Woolen Blankets. I. ABRAHAM, Proprietor JACKSON STREET y y SPECIAL SCHOOL MEETING HELD Told in Side Heads. W. E. Clinginpsel's Return. W. E. Cli-i ji'iip.!, the jeweler, has returned to Koselmr since looking after hi interests in the Impoved Mineral S e t,-r C imp my, which is introducing liitfrr SfMfml TJ Maurice Blnh pr I, fornit . ly of Roselmr, but no v of Spokane. A ?mel:er of this design vas built at Tnrkville, Stevens counly, Washington, last fall and was to have been ' blown in" last Wednesday, but on account of the intense heat gen-rated in the process, which Hire tenea tie destruction of the adjoining wooden framework of the stru ture, the test had to he delayed pending the replacing of the wooden frame work with steel or iron This work will, be completed by the middle of Janu try, when a success ful test seems assured. Mr. Blanehard, being ill at Spokane was unable to be pre-ent at the recent teat, but expects t j le present nest time. Mr. Ciingen peel has decided to re-locate in Roseburg an 1 again euage ia the jewelry a:id watch repairing business. His many old patrons and friends will find him in the Flint building prepare 1 to look after their wants ia his line of work, w.iich he fullv guarantees, lie will soon have on display a fine line of jewelry and watches Call and see him A Busy Place Just now Hire A Rice, the house furnishers, with their several assistants have no trouble in keeping busy, their place ln'inj holiday head quarters for gift p'r !;aerp. It is here where the useful as well as beautiful aud appropriate presents are found, suitable for both fexes and all classes Hiid where the prices are a attractive as Anything else where g 1- are marke 1 down t suit the porket Itook. Call aud see. Local and Personal. An Erior. In reporting the acci lent which befell Cbas. Harmon at Riddle Sunday, which lesulted in the loss of his left foot above the ankle by being crushed by a car wheel, we stated that he is the son of A. D. when we intended to say C H. Harmon of Roseburg. -r Strawberry Plants for Sale. Excel sior aud N ileon strawberry plants, 50 cents per hundred, or $2.50 per 1000 f. o. b. Address J. H. Younce, Dillard, Ore. Ml City Ownership Meeting. A public meeting is called for Friday evening at the City Hall, for the purpose of dis cussing and taking some definite action looking toward the municipal ownership of the local water a. i light plants. Every body invited. Sp:aks Out In Meeting The Oak land Commercial Club will ask the conn ty court to contribute $1000 at least to ward making a crelitaMe county ex hibit at the Portland Exposition. That's a modest snm. Strange, dentist. Osteopathy cures I.atitippo. Only one week until ChiiMn.a. J. P. Johnson, dentist. Grain l ui'd ing. ml Throat troubles are jtermauenlty c ni by Osteopathy. Gold crown and br dge work of best quality by Dr. Strange. See tTie Pittsburg Perfect Wire fenc ing at S. K. Sykes. Electric welded. Xow is the time to bny Holiday goods you can get what you want at B. K. Svkes. S ee Sykes & Carroll and get their prices on plumbing ami tinning before purchasing. 77 A. S. Spe has located at least for the winter. Engineer and Mn J. A. Merriman have gone to their farm near Vancou- . ver, Wsh , to spend the holidays. For women's diseases try Osteopathy Christmas shopping promises to be lively till. week Robt. Eicleston, of Rucklea, was a Roseburg visitor Wedueeday. l-et the teoalh do the work. You will be pleased with the results. Mrs. Edward Settle, of Oakland, lias leen a guest of .Mrs L. B. Moore this week . Paul Bruckner, of MeliMee, was look after holiday investments in town Wednesday. How beat to get good roads is a big question that ought to be kept to the front until solved. cer, of Snohomish. Wash., in Rosehii-e with his family and notary in Douglas tf Good Business Proposition A nice clean stock of Confectioneries, Tobaccos and Fixtures, good location next door to post office, for sale. Inquire of J. V. Thornton, Cottage Grove, Oregon. Steers for Sale 60 head of two and three year o d steers at 2J2 cents pound. Apply vide, Oregon. to J. H. Hawliv, per Di- Wanted. A pples, Must be free from trade, A. D. Clink. abut 500 boxes, worms, Cash or Coats Wanted. Will pay cash for or 30 head of nannie goats. Apply L. M. Jackques, Drew, Oie. Commence practicing on writing 05. The Plaindealer wishes all of its readers a Merry Christmas. ".!.. . . 1. : u .. .. juiy i u niuir ua f in vtinuii iij ,ut ready for the greatest of all bolidav s Are there any people in J Roseburg without the common necessaries of life? j If so, this is a good time to locate them , and supply them. This is the true j Christmas spirit. In the write-up of the Drain pcultry j exhibit last Monday, Harlan says we mentioned his sMcfeaaf as S C. White Wyandotte when it should have been R. C. White Wyandotts. John Livingstone of Peel was in town Tuesday looking after some investments n no. May gois tie also enjoyed a pleasant visit with his old Missouri friend, D. R. Shambrook. F. M. Howard and family late of Ala bama, have located on part of the Conn place down the river Mr. Howard called and had his name enrolled on the Plaindealer subscription list Wednes day. Oregon prunes grown in this countv and packed in Roseburg received the gold medal at the St. l.ouis exposition. The China Pheasant, br ind of prunes packed at Salem als i received a gold medal. Mrs. 1. M. Surk li u a lemon tree two feet high at Elkton with four I irge lemons and some blossoms on it. She has picked a niimper of lemons from the tree, and of the four mentioned the largest is 13! in he- in circumference and the smallest lO'-i inches. J. E. Sawyers, lawyer public. Office up stairs County Bank Building. W. P King has returned from a lim 1 er cruising trip in the coast forests of ' Douglas and Coos counties. ticorge Pitts, the prune grower of near Myrtle t'reek, was transacting i business at the countv seat Tuesday. For the best dental work atmut rea ' John Livingston and Lafe Fugles, of sonable prices, go to Dr. Strange in the Peel, were putting in winter supplies little brick opposite Slocum's hall. and holiday go-ds in Rosebuig the first of the week. After a brief i-it with her daughter, Mrs. J T. Bridges, in R'-seburc. Mrs M. K. Hoh field returned to her home at ; Drain Tuesday. n.,0 1 round hilt- strolling ,.iwn Shen Syke's sewing I-adies only can call at S. K and set a number free on a machine to be given away on Januarv M. Ira B Riddle, the well-known attor ney ol the town which hear hi i ii-J V- There are no ethers who are as well pre pared to fur- nish yourfX-mas presents as we are the Home Cheerers and House Furnishers., . MA Merry Christmas To One and All Rice & Rice THE FURNISHERS All that heart could wish. A suitable present for any member of the family. Swell Chairs, Rockers, Cushions, Beds, Sideborrds, Buffette, Fancy China and Silverware. An ything that's good for the home we have it Send us your orders. was transacting business in Roseburg Wednesday. Don't make the same mistake again Come in and you will find bargains equal to those of last year. Put on yonr bat and coat and come now to S Sykes. The famous Black Patti TrWhhadonrs is the next attraction at the Rosebirg Theater. Wednesdav evening Dec 28 It is a high clars, genteel musical co mpany. We will pay 32 cents in trade or 30 cents cash for your eggs. Bring them in, also your batter and chickens A near depot. jlp Dr H L Studley. Osteopathic physi cian. Dr. Almeda J. McCall. assistant in obstetrics and diseases of women. Phone or call at office in Abraham bldg. Consultation Free. tf Miss Clara Thompson went to Rose burg todav, where she intends to pnt the "Husking Pee" before the foot lights She deserves success iu her venture says Monday's Eugene W. E Clingenpeel, the jeweler ia a practical optician and is prepred to tet your eyes and fit glasses He in also prepared to engrave watches and all kind of jewelery. Prices very rea sonable, tf The Evangelist, Rev. .1 came out Monday from Mvrtle Point, where he has been conducting success- I fnl meetings, to spend the holidays at I his Brownsville home after which he will resume his work. Editor Roberts, we understand, still persists in treading the broad path. Mrs. L. Salzman, of Saginaw, will succeed to the management of the hoard ing and lodging house on the Gilliland property in this city which h'S been conducted by the family of F. Ixng, the harness maker, who will now move to Portland to reside. Sykes & Carroll hive moved thei plumbing shop from the old Flook building on Main street to No 21!) Jack son sirnei, me nuiioing lormerly oc cupied by F. E H inds Cigar Store, Htid are prepared to handle anything in the plumbing and tinning line. Phone No 261. 77 tf Special ssles by Steans & Chenowith ! M'i L ' Q i il i ml Vnnn.ll. U'l.Un. 1 ............... i.-.i, nun, MIIC ItllU ui uri sewinif machines $15 00 and up ; water pipe; wire, plain and barbed j cut and wire nails; the only guaranteed black smith coal ; two carloads Page woven wire fence, the only tempered wire feme for sale. n3 tf Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Shram and E. B Chapman, of Glide; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Chapman and R. L. Cannon of Lurley ; J. W. and F. M. Conn, of Mel rose; H. L. Engles and wife, John and M. A. Livingston, Jas. Leinmon, A Matthews and wife, of Peel; E. A.John i son, Drain ; Lewis Weaver, Canyonville Fred Fisher, Myrtle Creek, were all I transacting business in Roseburg Tues- day. Voted a 12 Mill Tax to Pay Off In debtedness and Insure Nine Months School Term At a special meeting of taxpayers of school district No. 4, held at the public school building in Roseburg Tuesday af ternoon, a tax levy of 12 mills for the purpose of defraying the expense of a nine months term of school, commenc ing in the fall of 1U05, and to pay off the present indebtedness was voted. Con trary to the wisht 8 of the board few of the taxpayers attended the meeting, therefore there should not ami probably will not be any opposition to the action of the few legal voters, who attended the meeting. Director Strong read a prepard state ment showing that it was necessary to raise $15,875 for the purposes ns detailed below. He also read the statement of the county clerk, showing that the as sessable property in the district was $600,679. On the basis of the two amounts, Mr. Strong recommended a 12 mill tax levy Director Flook made a motion to that effect, and upon being seconded by Mr. Stanton, it was put to a vote by ballot. The levy voted is an increase of 7 mills over that voted for the ensuing term of school. The high increase in the levy is made necessary by the small increase in the valuation of assessable property, which is only a little over $43,000 in excess of the valuation five years ago, whereas the school expenses have increased much greater in proportion since that time. ITEMIZED STATEMENT. Salaries of 18 teachers and two janitors $1,!00 Additional desk needed, both schools ... IV) Chalk and erasers, both schools. . 50 Wood, both school 500 Power for High school venti ation 100 Interest on bonds, both srhools 1400 Water, both schools .. 125 New closets, lower school 150 Expense on High School fnrni-h-ings outside of buildiug contract together with numerous inciden tals for both schools 3300 Total $15,875 CHRISTMAS MONEY HOW TO SPEND IT CLEAR-UP SALE In going over our Boys' and Children's Clothing Stock, we found a great many odd suits, small lots priced them as follows. and some which were slow to move. We have Boys' Long Pants Suits (AGE FIFTEEN TO TWKNTY YEARS; These suits are assorted into two lots LOT ONE contains some all wool suits a few slightly shell worn. Formerly sold for from $5.00 to $7.50. Now $3,50 LOT TWO. All wool heavy and light weight suits, excellent for every day or School suits, worth from $6.00 to $9.00. Now $5.00 Little Boys' Knee Pants Suits AGE FOUR TO EIGHT YEARS) $2.00 to $2.25 Suits going for $1.50 2.50 " " " 2JOO 3.50 " 4.00 " " - 2.50 4.50 " 5-QQ " " " 3 & 3-5Q Boys' Knee Pants Suits (ASBJU8HT TO SIXTEEN YEARS) $2.50 to $2.75 suits going for $1.50 3-oo ' " " 2.00 3-50 " " " 2.2s 4.00 " 4.50 u " 2.50 & 3 5.00 " 5.50 " " " 3.50 & 4 Special I-adit Men's Heavy Brown Wool Underwear. All sizes or $1.35 the suit. 1 Shoes' narrow and medium toes, $2 50 and $3.00 values. Bl .ir $1.00 value- 1m "0 cents the garment s zes i to 6, while tbey last $1.50 JOSEPHSON'S THE BIG STORE MMPARISnN IS l Ttt.t - IP A TRUE TEST HOLIDAY CANDIES am Our candies are the highest grade goods in town, t'omparis -n Is the only true test and the one we always win out on. When it corned t high grade and de licious goods we have no competitors. 3919 VVWVWWrVwVwVwVWWA If If If If If If IN Cal- you you you yon you you want want want want want want to buy a furnished to buy a to rent a farm rooms house house o ioa t tno on nr 1.1 to to PAT build move house house F F. Patterson, tractr t4 Bn ir Ease barf Oracoa. An Investment Which Will a Perpetuated Source Profit and Pleasure. Prove of dan St. Sunday afternoon. I found the nicest display of Xmas. candies in ; Koeebnnr, at J J Norman & Co. John Egerg, of Dillard, was inter- ; viewing Santa Claus in Kosebunt Tues- .j - . . . i . i . p. j. iuj. nr rrrei i learn inai 3T. r,g I gers is still suffering from rheumatism. According to Vonday's Oregonian a ; marriage license was on that day issued to F. B. Bridges, aged 29, and Jennie j I-ondon, aged 19, in Portland. Miss . London formerly resided in Koeeborg. Send your name and address on a pos tal to The New York Tribune Farmer, D Clink -ew 1 ora y. 'of fee sample copy. Alter reading it, lorwant $2.35 to the Plaindealer, Koeeburg, Oregon, and we will send both papera for a full year, tf The Sunset Restaurant in the Rice A Rice block h two very appetising win dow displ.iys, whu'h demonstrates the fact that it will be a good place to go and wet your Christmas dinner in fact t is a g'od phiee to pa to get a good, wholesome BMaJ any day. Very rhoLe fruit trees, all leading Guard. 1 varieties. Spitzenherg and Yellow Newton Pippin apples a specialty. All guaranteed true to name and free from i pests. For aa e at very reasonable prices i by Poeehnrg Nnrseries, H. Schroten, Rosebnrt, Oreiro tf l.nur.-i . . Michaels, a prosperous i young farmer of Days Creek, was trans- E. Snyder i acting basintwa in Itoeeburg Tuesday. He has been having a great deal of trouble wiMi a Urge (toil on his wrist and was consulting a Roseburg physician re garding it. He reports a fine open sea son in his part of the county Stock is doing well and crops look splendid. K-dit. woodruff, of Velroee, was transacting business in Roseburg Tues day. He says an attempt was made by some miscreant recently to burn the public school building in his neighbor hood, the motive being beyond conject ure. Shapings and careful preparations for starting a fire in the building were found, but the fire seemed to smoulder and finally g" out of its own accord be fore much d. image resulted. The railroad men employed at Black Butte mountain, north of Mount Shasta in shoveling grnvel on the work trains, have uncovered an immense body of ice, supKeed to liHve lam there for many thousand years, savs the Yreka, Cal., Journal. The railroad company Iisb Iran rhuvels, rock breakers and a large nmidier of men employed removing giavel from this mountain for ballasting the tracks, and consequently haul away an extensive quan'ity of ground. This body of ice is supposed to be the result of an avalanche of snow in a prehistoric age, now covered up ny a great amount of ground sliding on top or else accumu lating since. The ice is reported to be of first cI. hs quality, and may prove ser viceable to the railroad company for their own use and for sale, If it develops into a great ice quarry. It may possible lie the foundation of the lull, which is very high and looms up into a steep I cone si m ped mounUan of soft gravel and Don't fritter away the check father nave you Chrit mas on trifies that will soon I forgotten. Use it wisely. Make a beg.niug with it on something that will be a solid satisfaction in all the coming years. Buy one of our holidav ! piano. The low prices and easy terms at which we have been selling our beau t if ul holiday instruments still contiuce I A large number of our choicest ones are still on hand, and our prices will never j be lowjr nor terms easier than they are now. Only $'.'5 for a start and $7. to $12 each month afterwards makes the fines instrument we have yours I his means one of the kind of pianos that has been creating a marked impression the conn try over on account of their exceptional ly arUstic merit, case design and dur ability. This is the season for making good be ginnings, and there can be no better one made than to provide the me ins of good music and pleassnt entertainment in your borne. Think about this before yon dispose of that Christmas check and then c ine in and eee about one of our pianos. We pay no high salaried men, there fore we can mantain our old motto, "High Grade Goods, qtrck sales and smallt proms." UJi BURR'S MUSIC HOUSE. We are doing business at the old stand. If you want to buy. sell or trade anything see - - - - A.O.BRADLEY THE SECOND HAND MAN A full stock of both new and sec ond hand Furniture, Tin and 'Jranite W3re. Cook Stoves and Heaters. Wanted. $1000 worth of second hand furniture. A fine stock of Harness. Whips, Robes. Saddles and every thing in the Harness line. My harness is all hand made and guaranteed. BRADLEY JACKSON ST BIODCETT'S OLD STAND SWELL TIES IN ALL STYLES Ladies, you cannct find a more suitable gift, or one more appreciated for your gentleman friend than an up-to-date tie. PATTERNS CENT'S HATS Here is another Holiday Necessity for the well dressed gentleman. No matter how itylish the suit the appearance is not striking without an up-to-date hat- J.A. COBB JACKSON STREET.. Yon Yonson Coming to Roseburg: So play of recent ear has so much uproarious fun and such genuine heart interests as "Yon Yonsoa" in which the late Gns Heege made U.th fame and for tune before his untimely death a few vears ago. It has been a difficult mat ter to successfully replace this great dia lect comedian, but Manager I. J. Ken nedy has succeeded splendidly. He was compelled to go to Kurope to do it, and he is now more than pleased with hi investment aud at the result of his labor. He has secured Mr. Charles A. Royd. a handsome young actor singer ai.d mu sician, who is considered by all oddi to JUST ARRIVED FIGS NEW STOCK FINE CHINA WARE Kx Senator Geo. L Shoup, Idaho's graml old man, is dead. A. K. Stockar of Drain, was a county seat visitor Wednesday. A dog taken to Crook county Kastern Oregon by Roy Spaugh of IxtoKiug (ilass recently returned home alone. Rev. R. A. Reagan will preach at Glide next Sunday at 11 a. m on Math- ew's account of "Christ the babe." A. O. Strickland is putting in a large grain crop in Looking Glass valley this fall. He visited Roseburg Wednesday. The hotel at Creswell, Lane county, was destroyed by fire Tuesday night, loss about $2,000. It will be a serious set back to the little town. The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church wdl put on a home talent play to be given in about two weeks. There will be about 00 people in the cast and it will be an elaborate production. 'Ay-Tank Yo Gat Wrows Falur!' HONEY ALMONDS WALNUTS RASINS CURRANTS CITRON CROCKERY LEMON AND GLASS WARE ORANGE PEEL Anything yon need for a Fruit CaKe or Mince Meat i J. F. BARKER CO. Phone 201 FULLERTON & RICHARDSON H O ARE NOW DISPLAYING THEIR L. I D A v a o o D S The Cellers Sisters, who have for the past few years conducted the Com mercial hotel at Drain' expect to go out of business the first of the year. The hotel has been leased, we u't lerstand to Mr. and Mrs. Meacham, the latter, Miss Lillie Levins before her marriage The Commercial enjoys a good patron- Re- Rice Hill District School closed Fri day after a very successful term, with Miss Alice Iarkiu aa teacher. Saturday night the school gave an entertsinment and rendered an excellent program. Rice Hill furtdy has talent, and the literary taste displayed upon this oc casion reflects great credit on all parti cipants, and bespeaks ability which if properly developed, means success along anv line of life work. The proceeds of the box supper which followed was about f22, to be used toward buying new seats far the school house. Judging from the good things contained in the baskets, Rice Hill baa some excellent cooks, but if in doubt, please attend one of their most excellent entertainments he the most popular player of diclect roles ever sent to America. Ho is ver satile and has enough personal magnet ism to supply a dozen or more of the act ors wheare supposed to posses this quality to a large degre All the other members of the company are as well eouinned for their various roles, which insures to the play goers f this city per formances of rare smoothness when the company comes to the Koseburi: theater on Thursday evening, Dec. IMfc. The play is staged with new scenic tHjuiv men! and durimt each act a number of refined specialties are introduced, in cludirg the "lumbermen's" quartette. On his return trip from Portland Tuesday, Hon. .I T. Bridges was acvom ianied bv his wife's sister, Mrs l.ooney and husband, of Jefferson, who will en joy a brief visit at the Bridges' home. Quite a crowd of Roseburgers hav signified their intention of attending the grand concert and ball to be given in Y'oung'e Hall at Oakland Friday even ing Dec. 30. The Roseburg orchestra will participate in the musical program. It has been decided to hold a big staie fair next year regardless of tho Portland Exposition. UP-TO-DATE AND OF FINE QUALITY The Following Will Prove of Interest to Yoa and Repay Inspection: Dressing Cases of Ebony, Silver Mounted, French Stag and Celluloid; Glove, Handkerchief ind Necktie Boxes in Beautiful Designs. Fancy Perfume Atomizers, Hand Bags, Card Cases, Cigar Cases, Japanese Enameled and Laqucr Ware in Photograph, Handkerchief, Glove Boxes and Trays, Pretty Work Boxes and Jewel Cases, German Plate Hand Mirrors and a great variety of novelties V p Our Display of Box Paper will deli frit yoa and the prices will command your favorable attention. FULLERTON & RICHARDSON REOISTERED DRUQQISTS Near the Depot Roseburg. Ore Yoncalla News. Ira Harding of Cottage Grove was the guest of J. P. Bishop last Saturday uight. Grade Daughertv is hauling the lum ber for a residence which he expects to build on his farm in east Yoncalla next Spring Mrs. McKinney who has been visiting her daughters, .Mrs. Witt and Mrs. Clark of Shoestring has returned to her home at Cottage Orove. Miss Klma Ambrose left Sunday even ing lor Sacramento, 01 , where she ex- i"Cts to marrv Oece I apps, a former resident of tlii place. 1 lie best nf wish es follow these vonng people on their matrimonial veuture. The Reliekah lodge of Yoncalla held a special session last S .turday, and initiated seven uk mbers into the mys teries of this order. The new member" are Sallie l ong, Sarah Rose, Mrs. Strawn, Miss A gee. Miss Wbitaker, Ed win Tullar, and Fred Applemte, Prof. J. A. Davis of Oakland was Dresent at the initiation. Hon. A. t. Brown of Oakland was a Roseburg visitor Tuesday. He says a car load of dressed turkeys was shipped from Oakland for the Christmas trade for which 18 cents per pound was received. Hon. R. A. Miller, the genial Colonel, known to every Oregonian, ex-register of the Oregon City land office and ex politician, at one time democratic can didate for Congress in opposition to Mr. Hermann, bot who is now practicing hw in Portland, is looking after busi ness before the Roseburg land office to day. The Plaindealer acknowledges a pleasant call. j earth.