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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-08-25
Dissolution Notice.

FT7HE. COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFORE EXIST
i ing between X. 1. MeCul!oeli and IT, A. Brentano
OF the firm Of r. MeCulloch and Co. IS this day dis
solved by mutual consent. Il. T. MeIuIloch remains
in the husine ard viii settle all abiiifies and col
leet al outstanding accounts due the frIn, II. A.
Brentano retiring from the business.
R.T. Ig9ULLqeIT.
Roeebnrg, Ane1Ist 13. Iss3
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-08-25

DIVINE SERVICE Most Rev. c. ].
Seghers, Archbishop of Oregon City, on
Sunday, the 26th of August, will hold
divine service at st. Stephens Catho-
lie church, both morning and evening.
J. HEINRICH.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-08-25
FROM OAKLAND.

A number Of our citizens are doing
the mountains for health AMI recreation.
Mr ". Williams, an old and highly
respected citizen Of this place, took his
departure for Eastern Oregon few
days since, where he intends to perma-
nently locate.
The grain-hauling season bas just
commenced and our town viii soon be
crowded by the honest farmers, who
are always welcomed to our midst.
DR.. Shambrook informs us that Miss
Brockin9ton, who has been very low
with typhoid fever for several days, is
now improving.
The foot-race, which occurred last
Saturday, was well attended by many
of our sporting men, who, Of course,
made money by the operation. May
the good work 60 on pleasantly.
Since the threshing season has ended
it is we'll known fact that tho crops
are as COED, il not little better, than
they have been for many years. The
country is prosperous now and may it
remain SO to the end Of time.
Gary's hogs returned from the front
in good condition physically and NOR
ally, and well informed III the construc-
ton Of railroads. Gary is well pleased
with their improvement.
Mr.. Wilson had little trouble with
wild and ,iscious horse last Sunday
that he WIS driving to a buggy. The
animal completely wrecked the buggy
and demoraiized the driver Wilson
must be more careful with the old
mare and pay more attention to the
lines and less to the contents of the
buggy. X X. X.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-08-25

SAD SUICIDE the evening of the
18th inst Grant Chenowith, second son
of Judge F. A Chenowith OF Benton
county, committed suicide by hanging
himself in his fathers barn, in Kings
valley, l3 miles from Corvallis. lie
was eighteen years Of age, very intelli-
gent, of cheerful disposition and the
cause of his rash act is unaccountable.
He had been at work in the harvest
during the day, and had shown no un-
usual sign Of mood or manner. He was
missed at supper and a search found
him lifeless corpse. Judge Cheno-
with and his family have the heartfelt
sympathy of the whole community ii
their terrible affliction.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-08-25

BAeoSsINE GEORGE, of one of the far-off
precincts, had better be little more discreet
in his attentions to the fair widow of the
valley, or his girl viii throw him for good
this time. A FPsESp.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-08-25

TT is evident from several samples of
Willamette valley wheat received in
this city during the past week that far
mers are threshing their wheat too
soon. Most of the grain SO far exhib-
tied is soft to degree which Will seli-
ously hurt its value. Too early thresh-
ing can only result in loss and disap-
pointment to farmers when they come
to warehouse OF sell their grain. This
is a very important matter, and we
feel it a duty to impress the danger
upon the county. Time should be ta-
ken to allow the wheat to cure on the
stalk before threslling Il Oregonjan.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-08-25

THE Schieffelin brothers, formerly of
Jackson county, who made million of
dollars in Tombstone, Arizona, have
again struck it rich in Alaska The
new discovery is on the Yacon river
Owing to the extreme twenty
degrees below zere-it was impossible
to do much prospecting.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-08-25

OK Friday, the II inst, a dwelling
occupied by ". A. Luse and located in
the northern end of Empire city, was
totally destroyed by fire. On Friday
tbs occupants Of the premises were ab-
sen. until late III the evening. When
they returned to the house, they light
ed lamp and went away fol. an hour
or SO on business that required tlleil' at
tcntion elsewhere. Again returning,
they found the place on fire aad it un-
der such headway as to be beyond the
control Of any means at hand with
which to subdue it. It is reported
that Luse lost heavily in household eff
fects, clothing, money, books, notes and
other valuable papers. Rumor places
the ereenbacks burnt at from $1,000 to
$4,000; the cein melted at from $500
$1,000, and Luse's total loss at from
$1,000 to $S000 The original cost of
the building was about $1,000 1t be-
Ionged to the estate of Frank ".
Knowles, and was to have been sold
at administrators sale next Saturday.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-08-25

THE Coos BAY RAILROAD. A Bos-
ton telegram Of the 10th states that a
company has been formed here with
heavy capital to operate in Oregon,
California, Idaho and British Colum-
bia, to build decks, elevators and rail
roads, and do general transportation
and commercial business. Their first
move will be to build a road from Coos
bay to the eastern line of Oregon via
Roseburg, which will probably connect
with the Union Pacific short line, to
develop mines, cut timber, etc. From
this it would seem that this
road which southern Oregon is 50 anx-
iously awaiting will probably be built
in the near future. Speed the day.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-08-25
NOTICE.
To All Whom it May Concarn |

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that three certain
IN proinissory notes. respectively made for sl5,e40
and hy Peter French Of Grant county, Oregon; one
for $500 made by r. Dixen, of Douglas county,
Oregon; and for s128, made BY Charles Davis and
Edward Davis and all made payable to John Dixon
OF Douglas county, Oregon, are lost anlcaDnot be
found. and ali persons are warned not to negotiate
for said notes or either Of them. and any person
fading the same requested to deliver the same to
MesSrs. s. Marks & Co., Roseburg, oregon:
JOHN DIXON,
BY X DIXON, his agent.
Rosebnrg, Oregon, august %, 1883. At
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-08-25
Peaches and watelmclons.
Buggy rides and sore cheeks.

venison.
The horse-racc was a success; ditto
foot-race.
Our esteemed friend and County
Treasurer, Wn Moore, favored our
city with a visit Sunday, but On ac-
count of It's dullness proceeded to Jaw
bone
j. II. Howard and John Bayliss
have gone to Portland; also, our lead
ing merchant, A. +. Brown.
Our old friend, Robert Hutchinson,
returned recently from Spokane county,
". T., and reports every thing flourish
ing. Glad to see you, Bob.
Some Of our young bloods were flour
shing their pistols rather recklessly on
the Sabbath. Our papas had better at
tend to them.
NJ. A. Cozad paid US a flying visit
Sunday. Come again, Marion, but
mind your eye.
Wilson says If you think the Ole
Black amt a high kicker, you're "way
Off
Our old friend, y. 3. Hsm}lin
started for Portland this morning .tc
spend few months with relatives aGd
friends. ROLAND.
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BIRTHS.

WOLFER- Elk creek, August l5sh, to
the wife of Charles Holfer, a son. Weight
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Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-09
Waait Sarn Pinel

The Bridgeport Standard of last evening has this in regard to Sam Pines being seen in Wilton: Last Sunday afternoon a Wilton town official took strong glass-a field glass and proceeded to the high hills opposite the depot in that town, as he has done many times before, for the purpose of prospecting AS he brought his aid to vision in range of 3 large ledge of rocks about half a mile away some one popped out and started of on 8 lively trot. There was something unusual about the mans appearance and the gentle man kept his glass to bear on him. He was seen to be coiored person corresponding to Pine in build, dress and color, and his nous tache and whiskers could be discerned. A paper, or piece of paper was in his hand, to which he referred two or three times. He proceeded straight ahead as if apprehend- ed, never looking back until reaching an- other ledge. Here he stood and took long survey of the lay of the land, and again start ed off on jog trot as if tired. His actions were suspicious and evidently he expected to see some one turn up in front of him. Leaves and sticks seemed to be sticking to his cloth ing on one side as though he had been lying down. The person who saw the fugitive, if 1t was be- did not see description of Pine until day afterward, consequently an alarm was not raised. Had he done so at once he might have been richer by LOGO than he is tn-Hav
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-09
Fire in n Boarding House,

MT. James Clancy and wife reside at 196 Hamilton street near the clock shop and keep boarders. Yesterday morning about 8 o'clock one of their little boys was playing with some matches in MT. Clancey's private room on the second floor. He left the room shortly after without noticing that there was any fire. few minutes later Captain Lang ley of steamer discovered smoke issuing from the windowof Clancey's house and im- mediately gave the word to several of his men who are employees of the Clock company to bring the hose cart, intending to mako hydrant connection. Instead an alarm of fire was given. Captain Langley saved about $70 worth of clothing before the fire depart ment arrived. About $75 damage was done to MT. Clancey's clothing and furniture. In three-quarters of an hour after the insurance was adjusted, and by 2 o'clock Mir. Wellman of the Clock company had-the damaged win dows put in and all other injuries repaired MT. CIancey is an employe of H. H. Olds & Go
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-09
Fair Haven.

The star fish are making sad havoc among the oysters and the owners are put to consid- erable trouble to remove and destroy this one of the enemies to the growing bivalves.
 Several of the young school boys who at- tend tho Woolsey school were arrested and locked up for abusing and insulting Fred- erick Chadeane. The parents went bail for the boys to appear at the conrt this morning.
 A raca between five horses from fleming ways corner to the Forbes House was to have come of on last Wednesday, but only two showed up and the race was put of.
 East Grand street east of Dragon bridge is being redressed with fine stone. It will be duly appreciated.
 The town officials are having the gutters on East Grand street on Church hill recob- bied.
 s. D. Bradley & Co, the grain dealers, have branch store in the Hemingway and Rowe block. Richard Davis, one of the firm, is in charge.
 Patrick Brophy is very i'll with a fever. His friends on account of his old age are fearful that he will not recover.
 The Quinnipiao court, A. O. F., will present fine gold badge to the member who sells the most tickets to the concert and soc1- able next Monday evening.
 Jerome Harrison, the newly elected rep resentative from North Branford, made calls on few of his friends here. who heartily congratulated Mir. Harrison on his election.
 The HemingS Says have flooded their big pond ready for the winter. The water was let of last spring and nice crop of grass was cut in June.
 Mr Jared Wedmore, who has been on a short visit to the orange groves in Florida, returned home on Thursday morning. The visitors tour in the South was not as ex- tended as he had expected it would be.
 The borough officers did not hold their regular monthly meeting last Monday even ing owing to the grand demonstration to Chief Brown which took place on that night.
 Several of our people have been to Boston, Mass, and attended the great American ex- position which is being held there. They pronounce the foreign exhibition the finest they ever saw.
 Mir. D. D. Mallory, of Baltimore, who re. sides here at bis fine residence on the Heights" for about five months, or through the warm weather, and who is now west looking oat for his mining interests in Col orado, was recently interviewed by the re- porters at Denver about oysters. The inter view occupied one column of the Denver Re publican of October 27th. MT. Mallory gave very interesting account of the oyster busi- ness, the seeding, the growing and the rais- ing of the bivalves.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-09
Police NoIes.

Joseph Stone, of Ferry street, was arrested yesterday for throwing stone at another boy named Rowe. Warrants were also issued for other arrests. The Stone boy received g black eye while in dispute over railroad that they had built. The lads found some rails and laid 8 track and put handcer on it, and one boy placed an obstruction on this track which derailed the handcar, and out of this circumstance grew the difficulty which has to be explained in the City court to day.
 Sergeant Bishop and Roundsman Albert Bradley found Policeman Louis Maulte asleep in Congress avenue doorway about 2 o'clock yesterday morning He at once went to headouarters and turned over to the officer in charge his shield, nippers, club, etc. Charges will be preferred against him at the next meeting of the Police Commis- sioners.
 Francis Callahan was arrested last evening for stealing $1 50 from Edward Reynolds, who keeps saloon on the corner of Wash inatou street and Howard avenue. He was caught in the act aud pleaded guilty. He will have to answer before the City court this morning. Ew~7ssaas
 Susan Johnson (coIored9 went into John Myers saloon, 66 Webster street, last even- ing and attempted to create general row. She broke windows and was arrested on 8 charge of general breach of the peace.
 Arthur Oiayis, of 65 Union street, was ar- rested last evening on charge that he was selling liquor without license.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-09
Our Cloak Department

Was the center of attraction last week and is increasing specialties which it line of Brocaded Velvet ttoman Silk Dolmans Seal Plush Goats, Black and Go cred Jersey Jackets Newmarkets and Raglaps.
 Exclusive Novelties in Paris Jersey Waists, ana a ID which we cannot duplicate later.
 very large and well assorted stock of Fur Lined li fore for same quality of goods
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-09
Death er Bentamtn Fitch,

Benjamin Fitch, the founder of the ScI- diers' Home and memorial chapel at Darien Conn, and of the Fitch Greene in Buffalo, an insiitution where the children of working women are cared for while their mothers are at work, died at his residence at 61 Fifth av- enue, New York. Wednesday, from the ef- fects of paralytic stroke received in March. Mr. Fitch was born in New York on June 13, 1802 After finishing his education he opened dry goods store at 40 Pearl street, which he conducted for several years. He then moved to Buffalo and became one of the pioneer business men of that city. When Chicago began to show signs of an important growth he opened branch house there and made profitable investments in real estate. Nearly all his ventures were successful, and he retired from active life in 1853 with au ample fortune. He employed his riches in raising a regiment in Stamford, Conn, at the outbreak of the civil war and in endowing the institutions which have been named. At the home in Darien as many as fifty soldiers orphans were brought up, and thirty 7eter- ans are now spending their last years there. In 1880 the freedom of the city of Buffalo was accorded him in recognition of his en- dowment of the Fitch church. The funeral will be at the residence at 10 o'clock on Sat- urday morning. The interment will be at Noroton, Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-09

Last evening number of the practitioners of St. Francis church gathered in the rooms of the St. Francis Literary association to bid adieu to Rev. Father O'Connell, who is about to leave for his new field of labor in Bethel where ke has been appointed to the pastorate. Arrangements had been made for rendering a substantial token of the esteem in which the young clergyman is held by the people among whom he has faithfully labored for the past six years, and MT. John M. Hanifn, in behalf of the congregation, in brief speech in which he voiced the sentiments of the entire congregation ofSt. Francis present cd Father O'Connen with purse containing S350- The clergyman was taken by sur prize, but found words to return thanks to ztha donors whom he promised to remember wherever his fortunes of life were cast. Father O'Connen leaves for Bethel to-mor- row, taking with him the best wishes of all in this city who have been brought in contact with him during his residence here.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-09
Vnn Hise-Dfxon

Mr. Stephen Van Hise of this city, an en- ploye of the Consolidated road and we'll and favorably known in this city and Fair Haven, was united in marriage last evening, by the Rev. Mir. Ford of the George street M. E. church, to Miss Elizabeth Dixon of New York, at the residence of the brides uncle MT. E. O. Morrell, 145 Washington street. Mir. H. K. Beach, orgauist at the North church, presided at the piano. The presents were numerous and useful. Among those present were MT. and Mrs. Morrell, uncle and aunt of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Van Hise, father and mother of the groom; also MT. J. c. Newell, Miss Millie Holsapple. Mir. Philip Holsapple, Albert Van Hise, Mir. and Mrs. John Barnes, Mrs. Lydia Pierson and MT. Charles M. Church, engineer on the Hartford division of the Consolidated road, and many others. Their numerous friends wish them happy voyage through life.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-09
nannhrr,s Rrxsterious Oaae.

In the case of Miss Lum, who died sud- denly at Danbury on Monday, Coroner Holt caused on Tuesday evening the arrest of Dr. William F. Lacey, jr. At the inquest Dr. W. F, Lacey testified fDid not know deceased until she called upon me about three weeks ago and said she was in trouble; refused to do anything for her; told her he would give her his best advice; would do nothing else for her, as in her condition it might cost her her life: she said that she was 8 minister's daugh- ter and that her father knew nothing of her condition and that she would die rather than tell him. Advised her to go home and tell her parents She left my office say ino that she would get rid of her trouble or kill herself" Dr. William F. Iacsv, ir testified: CT first made the ac
 ouaintance of Miss Lum some three weeks ago when she called at my office in company with another lady. At that time she said she was in trouble and wished to avoid exposure. I prescribed for her, after which did not see
 her until Monday afternoon when she met me on Main street. Said she had been looking for me, as she wished to get out of her trouble. She would not come to the office and wanted me to name g place. I told her I knew of no pub
 lie place, but recommended Gilbert Cooper's and she concluded to go there with her friend told her I would go to my office and get my team. When overlook them her friend ex- pressed dislike to driving her horse over there The deceased rode the rest of the way with me to Mir. Cooper's. Arriving at the house the deceased had feeling of faintness. Before getting there she complained Of be- ing nervous and feeling faint, complaining after getting into the house very much of faintness. Seeing that she felt bad asked the proprietor for a room. She laid down and I went out to enquire for her Iaay friend; she could not be found at the time. Returned to her room; she lay uncon- scious having tainted. MT. Cooper told me that her lady friend wanted to see me in an
 other room. She asked me how her friend was: told her that she was very badly of. She went in and saw her; asked why didn't go for another doctor. l sreplied that would. and started for one. Called on Dr. Bennett, but found him not at home. Turned nv horse out and went in search of the officers. Found Officers Keating and Claus, telling them the circumstances, and that they had better go over; again went over about eight o'clock; the de- ceased died before left the first time for the doctor; it was rheumatic trouble, have since learned from acquaintances; she said that she had used the remedies suggested, and that her condition was the same ss ever; had received no benefit. When on the bed she could not speak Gave her no medicine at this time; had no instruments with me; think she died from heart disease caused by rheumatic troubles; not the least doubt of her condition otherwise.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-09
Innito,s, snIarTaa.

The Committee on School Buildings had the janitors of the four room buildings be- fore them on Wednesday afternoon to hear their opinion iu regard to an increase of salary as proposed by Senator Plunkett of the Board of Education. The ianitors were present in force. They stated that they had to give their entire time to the care of the school buildings, and they thought they should receive the pay of common day labor CTS. The pay of janitors of these school buildings is at present $220 per year, which is a meager sum for tho work performed, and Senator Piunkett, at previous meeting, moved that the salary be increased to $500 per year. The increase is certainly ittis enough. ''The Iaborer is worthy of his hire. /" and if these janitors attentive to their duties the taxpayers will not complain be- cause they are paid reasonable salaries for the service performed.