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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26
FRENCH SETTLEMENT.

Weather rather warm; crops looking
well; Cleveland has fiourishing Band
Of Hope.
School, under the management OF
Prof. Smith, is progressing finely, with
over fifty scholars on the roll
A Sunday school was organized at
the school house last Sunday. Arthur
Cloak is superintendent.
Sickness is quite prevalent here, at
present, the measles having broken sut
among the people All who have hith
erto escaped the favages OF this disease
are coming down with it.
It is reported that a former old
bachelor of this place is now married
man, and though the report is some
what vague, it has greatly encouraged
our rather numerous bachelor element.
One in particular remarked he had
never felt more hopeful There is
nothing like being hopeful, Talbot.
There seems to have been more coy
otes in Conn hollow than the one lately
killed by ths hunters. They soon t,e-
gan killing shesp again and another
hunt occurred last Saturday, which ter
minated unsuccsssfully. DIR. Ell. d.
Thomas and his wonderful dogs have
gained high reputation for covote
bunting. The Professor bears his
honors meekly.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26

Hon. G.. w. Riddle has sold his
store to Wm. Manning and is now at
Glendale
Miss Minnie Galley, daughter Of
Judge Galley, has gone to GalesviIe,
where she will teach during the sum
mer.
Isadore WaIlenburg, who has been
gons several years to his far,distant
home acress the sea, is citizen of this
village again.
Dr. Henry Little, the popular and
gentlemanly dentist Of Oakland, is
among as and his work ever speaks for
itself. The Doctor is making friends
wherever he goes.
Uncle Samuel Marks, who has been
noted for many years as one of the best
business men in the State, thinks eur
delightful town will always be good
location for the mercantile business.
The overland stage has stopped com
ing to this place, but business still con.
tinues to prosper. The travelling pub
lie find two good hotels, ono conducted
by Mrs. VIM. Blackweod, and the other
by Mrs. Werley. Either house always
sets the very best of eatables, and have
nice sleeping apartments
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26
Report of the Grand Jury for the May Term.

The grand jury at the May term Of
tue Circuit Court for Douglas county,
Oregon, make this their final report.
That we have examined into all the
crimes in this county brought to our
knowledge, and that we have examined
I'll the public buildings aud offices Of
this county.
We find the Sheriff7s Office in excel
lent condition and neatly kept.
On examinations Of the county Jail
we find that the pipe from the water
closet is toe small, and therefore rec
ommend that larger pipe be inserted
therein. Other wise we find the Jail In
good condition.
We find the County Clerks Office
well kept, everything in good order;
but we believe it would be great
benefit to have transom put in above
the door leading from said Clerks Of
fee to the hall of the Court House,
and therefore recommend that this i'm
portant improvement be made without
delay.
We find the Treasurer's Office well
kept and in good order, but find that
there is not sufficient security to said
Office to make it safe against burglars,
in this, there is no security against any
attempt to get into the said Office
through the window. We therefore
recommend that an iron shutter be
placed on the outside Of said windsw,
to be closed nights.
We find that the Court house needs
q general repairing III various particu-
lars, in order to prevent serious dam
age to the same The fues are in 8
very bad condition, and we recommend
that they be properly repaired. We
further recommend that the weod
work be repainted on said Court house,
and that new door bs hung at the
east end Of the hallway, and that the
Sheriff be requested to close the hal
doors nights and fasten the same; ant
ether general repairs that may b
needed. We suggest that these i'm
provements and repairs be made OF
said Court house without unnecessar,
delay. We further recommend tha
the wood d-heuse be moved to the nortl
side of Court house, near tie Jail.
| HARVEY JONES, Foreman.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26

ANOTHER PIONEER GoNE.-JohnC G.
Smith of Wilbur, died at his residence
in Camas swale Wednesday morning,
the 23d inst. Deceased was about .66
years of age and came to this State
from Missouri and settled donation
claim in 1850, near where he resided
until the time Of his death. He was
one of the first settlers of the Umpqua
valley and well and tavorably known
by all the early pioneers. He was
among those who first made their paths
across the boundless plains to hew out
homes for themselves and families in
the Oregon wilderness. He has braved
the dangers which beset those early
settlers, and through toll and industry
has assisted in making this country
what it is to-day. Although he has
net been fortunate in aceumulating
much of the worlds goods, his labors
have contributed materially to the
prosperity which We all enjoy. While
he is called to other scenes in the
Unknown land, with many Of those
noble pioneers who have been called
before, his comrades in these scenes are
left to mourn his loss. He was honest
and Industrious, good citizen and
| neighbor, kind and indulgent hus-
band ard father He leaves a WITS
| and large family Of children, some oi
whom are yet of tender years. HI
will be missed, and we will add thal
J many others could be better spared.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26
CIRCUIT COURT.

State VS.. Crawford arraigned and plead
not guilty.
State VS. r d Mathews-demurrer over
ruled and plead not guilty. Continued.
Britt VS. Carbon Judgment for defendant
on verdict of jury.
The State ex rel Benjamin vs Douglas
County Road Company for plain
tiff; Judgment forfeiting charter of the cor
poration.
Eliza McCarty rs VIM McCarty- decree
of divorce and Judgment that the defendant
pay $500 for support of the minor children.
August Chameleon vs. Mrs e Schwartz
order Of distribatien: first, to pay costs OF
reference; the balance of the money to plain
tiff and defendant equally.
Lurch Bros. VS. Thomas Thorp-default
and Judgment for $465 81, with interest and
costs.
Linda Jane Mathews VS. r B Mathews
decree of divorce and that the plaintiff S
name be changed to Linda j. Shert.
George B Barr VS. E Stephens ct al-dc-
fault and Judgment for S22ll.
DA Levins VS. The Tsllurian Mining Com
pany-sale confirmed.
Lewis Mcfarland vs. w K Hanna-dis-
| missed
Charles Anderson VS. the Douglas County
Road Company motion to dismiss argued
and submitted. Order requiring Justice TO
complete his return on writ and cause be
continued.
David Lenox VS. S B Hendricks motion
| fled to vacate judgment.
| State Of Oregon vs. VIM. Dye-tried; YER
dict guilty as charged in Indictment. Sen
fenced to one year in the psniteatiary and
that he pay the costs, etc.
State of Oregon VS. + Lovelady
ment for selling liquor in less quantities than
one quart without license. Demurrer
overruled; plea not guilty and cause eontin-
ued for the term.
| The State VS. James Beckley-on trial
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day. Verdict not guilty.
State vs. Dave Alexander-trial had and
verdict of larceny from dwelline-time fol
sentence o'clock Friday afternooa.
The State VS.. George Cheney
for obstructing public highway. Demurrer
filed and cause continued for the term.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26
HOWLING HoODLUMIsN.
A Roseburg Youth Oanses an Accideni to
Freight Train.

On Tuesday afternoon as the south
and north bound freight trains were
picking up the cars for their respective
trains in the yards Of the @. i c. rail-
road in Roseburg, a number Of ysung
boys climbed upon some fiat cars which
had just been detached frem engine
20, that they might drop down onto
the Marks warehouse switch. At the
same tine engine 23 was backing up
slowly from the depot in that direc-
ton. At this vely critical jnncture
one of the youths on the fats con-
ceivad the somewhat brilliant idea Of
Transforming himself into train-man
for the time being. Having learned
the signals as well as the most trained
veteran on the line, the Lad gave the
sign to back up The engineer, not
being aware that the boys were on the
train and seeing the proper signal,
promptly obeyed. The result was that
% approaching from the opposite di-
rectien, collided with the forward car
Of the train being pushed by 20 with =
report that reverberated through the
city and caused our citizens to appre-
hend disastrous accident.
Fortunately, no damase was done to
life or limb, but resulted in considera-
ble damage to the property of the COM
pany, how much we have not ascer-
tanned. One car was tnrown from the
track and two were considerably
| wrecked. It seems incredible that no
one was hurt, the opposing forces came
together with such power.
We hope this timely warning will
hereafter prevent the boys from climb
ing upon moving trains. No blame
can be attached to either of the train
men, as they were busy making rr
their trains, and could not, if they
wished, keep track by forty furlonss
of the Roseburg genus hoodlum out for
good time.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26
ELD0RAD0 SPRINGS.

To all persons suffering with any nasal ca
tarrh affection of the throat or stomach, l
will state that last Fall that myself and menu
bers of my family were suffering with ca
tarrh in the head and myself with an affec-
tiOn of the stomach. That I purchased .
gallon of the miueral water taken from the
spring on the South Umpqua, 3 miles west
Of ROseburg, of G. NJ. Jones, DR. Hamilton
agent, and can testify that both myself and
family have received great benefits from its
nee. Ny son Andrew Willis was suffering
very much from nasal catarrh and by the
use Of this water has entirely recovered and
Is now well. ] can unhesitatingly ON
mend it as the best medicine have used in
my family for any of the abeve named COM
plants. REV. w. A. WILLIS.
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While The tide runs high,
The copy-hoek is-dry,
whather the editors are here or net.

DIED-John humphrey of Locking
glass, died on the 18th inst, at his res
idencs in that village, after lingering
illness produced by an abscess in his
side, in the region of bis kidneys. He
was blacksmith by occupation, and a
hard-working, industrious citizen. He
was SO years of age, AID native Of
Michigan; was married and leaves .
wife and six children to N ourn his loss.
He was buried on Saturday by the
Odd Fellows with the honors Of the or
der, of which he was a respected mem-
ber.
Coal tar and pine tar for sale at Hamil
toms drug store.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26
The Law of Cure under the Compound
Oxygen Treatment.

The objection which is frequently urged
against Compound Oxygen by persons who.
have not made themselves acquainted with
the natural and scientific laws governing its
action, il that the same agent administered
is for all diseases-for Nsuralgia or Catarrh;
fer Consumption or Rheumatism; for Heart
Disease or Bronchitis That it is offered as
universal specific. In his Treatise on Com
pound Oxygen, DR.. G. b. Starkey has fully
explained the nature and actien of this
Treatment. and shown that it is not specific
to any disease or class Of diseases, bat that
it acts directly upon the nervous system and
vital organs, and thence universally In the
whole body. It gives new force and . more
vigorous action to all the life-centres, thus
restoring to nature the dominant power and
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26
Cutting, Cleaning and Repair
ing Done at Short Notice.
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT RosEEURG. OREGON.
A.;l II 1852 {

LAND OrrIcE AT RosEEuRG. OREGON,
April IL. 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim,
and that said proof will be made before Reg
lister and Receiver at Roseburg, Oregon, on
Thursday, May II. 1883, VIZ: D. B. Dickin-
sen. heir at law Of s. d. Dickinson, de-
ceased, for the south half Of southeast quar-
ter section 8, township %, south range 5
west. He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and cul-
tivation of said land, viz; J. Paul, of Yon-
calla, Oregon; j. l. Cowan, of Yoncalla,
Oregon; @. B. Jefferson, of Yoncalla. Ore
gon; F. nj. Andrews, of Yoncalla, Oregon.
w. F. BENJAMIN, Register,
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26
Shooting of Mr.. Voorhees,.
Salem Statesman.


A correspondent at Woodb burn
writes, under date of May 22d, as
follows:
Hon. Jacob Voorhees, was shot yes
terday evening by r. w. Cannon,
discharged farm hand who had been
working for him. The shooting took
place in front Of Mr.. Voorhees, house
on the outside of the gate. Mr.. Voor-
hees was planting seed, and Cannon
having returned from Gervais, where
he had gore in the morning after being
discharged, had some words with Mr..
v, and the latter starting to the
house from where he was working,
was followed by Cannon, and when
near the gate he turned and faced Can
non, who was heard to speak very
loudly, telling Mr.. Voorhees, 20 retract
something he had said. Mr.. Voorhees,
answer, if any was made, was not
heard. A shot was heard Immediately
following the words spoken by Can
non. The first shot made by Cannon
took effect on Mr.. Voorhees, in the
right cheek, passing through the upper
part of the saou,h, ranging then down
ward and lodging in the feshy part Of
the neck Oh the left side At the
first shot Mr.. Voorhees, fell upon his
knees and partly turning around re-
ceived the second shot in the right
shoulder, or rather the upper part of
the arm near the shoulder Joint, the
ball passing and turning twice under
| the right shoulder blade. The third
shot took effect III the left side near
the csntre part of the body, running
around the body just under the skin
and lodging near the left breast. The
last ball fired has been taken out. Mr.
VOORHEES, was resting tolerably easy to-
day at 2 Pm. After the shooting Can
non went into the field, drew his re-
volycr on o hired man at work there
with span of horses and made the
man unhitch and unharness one of-the
horses Cannon then got on the hsrse
and started acress the farm. Passing
near the house Of Mrs. Scollard, he
made Willie Scollard open gate and
! let him out into the public road leading
| from Gervais to Butteville. Cannon
started north on this road. Having
gene short distance, he met Mr.. Van
deveer, Mr.. Voorhees, cousin, who by
this time was en- the way for medica
aid, and Cannon called to Vandeveer te
get out of the way or he would xii
him. Vandeyeer, net recognizing Can
non, he having changed hats, was Ia
ken unawares, and before Vandevsc
had time to defend himself, Cannon
, shot at him twice, but neither shot tool
| effect. Mr.. Vandevesr swore cut /:
warrant for the arrest Of Cannon, ane
Constable Taylor started in pursuit
Cannon being hard pressed, deserted
the horse he had taken, and took to tn
woods about o'clock last night, since
!, which nothing has been seen or heard 0
him. Sheriff Forward was out to-day
but gained no clue up to 3 Pm Th
shooting undoubtedly was uncallsd for
, and Cannon showed what was in hi
mina when when he teok on whisky t
give him courage.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26
FROM DAYS O2EEk.

Elijah Lady thinks Of going to East
ern Oregon with Hon. John Stewart.
Miss Alma Raymond has been sick,
but is new convslescent.
D. A. Levens has purchased several
huadred head of cattle from the Per-
dues.
The numerous relatives and friends
Of WIN. Boyle are pleased to learn that
b /. is succeeding in the metropolis of
Oregon.
The singing society still increases in
mem hers and interest. The new books
have arrived ard each enc seems we'll
pleased with the selection.
Every enc is sorry to lose such esti-
ma Die neighbors as Hon. John Stewart
an family. May success attend them
wherever they may so.
s. T. Garrison has returned from
Jackson county where he has beer
tesming. Mr.. G. has some fse horses
FIR sale, the result of closer attention
t, his farming interests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams of Roseburg
have returned to their bone. Harry
is very nice gentleman and his rela
tives and friends will be glad to vel
come them whenever they csme up t.
this place.
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Notice OF F.nal Settlement.

TN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE STATE or
i Oregon toi the county Of Douglas. In the mat
of the estate Of John Friend deceased Eoliee -
hereby given that the undersigned adminiuratoF q
the estate of John Friend deceased, has led In the
above entitled Court his final account Of tha adinis
tration of said estate. That said Court BY an order
duly made and entered therein on the first day os
May, 1883, appointed Monday, July 3D. 1853, et Ten
O'clock A. NJ OF said day, at the Court roon os said
court time and place for hearing objections, Il any
there be- to said final account and the settiesns og
said estate.
This notice is published by order oe Hen. =. q
Fitzhugh County Judge. CHARLES HONEY.
administrators Of said estate
Dated at Roseburg Or Nay s. 1883.
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NorIcE. Il hereby give public netice that
in pursuance Of the act OF 0ctober Gath, 1882,
have posted notices as required by said
act, forbidding all persons fren trespassing
on my lands, and that any person found
trespassing will be prosecuted to the full ex-
tent Of the law, JOHN JONES.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26
s HAMILTON
Dealer. in
Drugs and
Stationery, ,

Offers for sale in Kegs or Tin;
1000 pounds Of Pioneer White
Lead; 500 GalonsSalem Boiled
Linseed Oil; $50 gals. Tur-
pentine; A complete stock Of
Paints, Brushes, VarnisIses,
and Can Color. {Ef you are
going to do any painting cali
and get prices before purchas-
iag ElseWhere.) 4 complete
assortment Of Scheol Books,
school Stationery, Writing
Paper, Envelopes, etc, which
L win sell very Cheap. Gar
den Seeds, Patent Medicines,
and everything that is kept in
q Arst-class Drugstore. Or
ders by mail and Express
promptly attended to.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26

At Hamilton's drug store, quicksilver.
Sulphur, lime and cheap glade OF coal oil
fer doctoring sheep.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26

For the best line of family grocer
les at greatly reduced prices call on
Caro- Bros
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26

Caro- Bros will sell goods cheaper
than any other house in Oregon.
you don't believe it call on them.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26

healthy action which had been lost. This
being the case, no matter what the disease,
or where located. it must be gradually ame-
liorated, and, if the central healthy action
can be maintained, finally cured. Every IN
teliigent and unprecedented person will at
oacc see that If the law of action which is
clained for Compound Oxygen be the true
one, its operation must be universal, and
not local or specifc; and that all forms Of
disease may be reached by this agent. This
Treatise will be sent free to all who desire
to receive. DIS. STAnKgY L PALES, ll09
and Ill Girartl St, Philadelphia. Pa.
All orders for the Compound Oxygen
Home Treatment directed to H. E. Math-
ews, 606 Montgomery street, San Francisco.
will be filled on the same terms as if sent di-
rectly to US in Philadelphia.
DEATH OF JOHN O'RoCRK.-Jo ohh
O'Rourk departed this life at Drain
on Saturday. night last. When he
closed his saloon on Saturday heewas
in apparent health. The place remain
ined closed all day Sunday, but it was
thought that he had gone to the coun-
try. As he did not appear Monday
morning his friends became uneasy and
forced open the saloon, when they
found him dead In his bed The bed
was scarcely mussed at all, showing
that be diel without struggle. It
was thought he must have lied early
Saturday night, as t:lers was an of
fensive staell in the room, and blood
was oozing from his mouth. An in
quest was held and the coioner's jury
returned verdict that he came to his
death from hemorriage of the lungs.
Deceased was a young man about 50
years of age, unmarried. lie was well
and faverably known IN the northern
portion of the county. He was ma
tive of Kentucky and came to this
country when a mere boy, with j. ID.
Lyons and lived in his family at scotts-
burg until after he became of age,
since which time he has been living
with the Applegates, until short tipe
ago he opened the saloon where he was
found dead. He has been in bad
health for several years and unable to
do heavy work, which induced him TO
20 into the saloon business. lie wss
an orphan boy when Mr.. Lyons took
him to raise, and we do not know that
he had any relatives. lie leaves many
warm friends with whom he has lived.
Hs was sober, Industrious and honest
in all his dealings and respected by all
who knew him.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26

Best quality Of note paper ten cents per
quire and envelopes five cents per bunch Q
25, at Hamiiton's.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26

All kinds Of dress goods at bedrock
prices at Caro- Bros.
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New millinery Shop.
SPRING OPENING!

The Misses Smith will open
their shop ON jackson street.
south Of Mrs. Compton's, and
display their new stock of mil
Iinery goods, on Thursday.
April 5th. Ladies are invited
to call and see our Hats, Bon
nets, Ribbons, Flowers. etc.
All new andof the latest styles
Just received from San Fran
cisco.
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FINE FARMS
FO E SALE. !.

0NE FARM CONTAINING "a AND se1-ss
" acres, Is miles from Rosehurg, on ta8 Coos Bag
stage road, and known the Eighteen Mifg Houses
Has good dwelling, large barn nd aakhoUsees wlsA
orchard and good ga.Ien vel fenced. A good
sized creek tar ugh the pace, near The housa
aud barn. ar ere .ance rolling land. GFsin.
grass and / ,cnty Of timber foz fuel. fencing
and build ng urposes. II good tavern stand, be-
ing near the foot OF coast range Of mountains Tell
water pure. Terms, part cash snd part On Ehesal
time.
A LS0 ADJOINING A FARM or 100 ACRxx.
n with good dwelling and barn and outbufIdings.
with abearng orchard One hall plow land and hai-
ance timber land, and all well watered. These farms
win be sold either together or separately 20 esls
purchasers. Apply to Hermann Bah, Roseburg.
oregon.
A Lso. 427 ACRES NEAR THE T0wT o.
II Looking Glass, IN Douglas county, 12s scres a
with plenty of oak aud fir timber for fuel and feno
ing. AL well watered, with dwelling bern and COED
orchad. Price 81 ,0o0 One Thousand down, balance
on easy terms A fee simple title guaranteed. In
quire of& Hermann & Ba koseburg, of ~
Brown Co., Oakland.
A Lso, A FARM OF 625 ACRES, SITUATED II
II miles northeast III Roseburg, In Mount scot& pre-
cinct. One hundred acres pillow land, the balance
good pasture land, well watered and AL under sccA
fence. Plenty of ir and oak timber for feElcinz and
fuel Good farm house and barn and other outbnild.
ings and 500 choice fruit bearing Pics - per
acre. Inquire Of G. H. oden, the premises, CT as
Hermann aud BALL. attorneys. RosebuTg.
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Boys, if you want the latest styles
h sts and neckties call on Caro- Bros.
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FROM OANYONVILLE.

Hon. G. w. Riddle has sold his
store to Wm. Manning and is now at
Glendale.