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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-06-30
Umpqua Academy.

The twenty-eighth annual com
lnencement Of this popular institution
of learning was held on Thursday and
Friday evenings of last week. The ex-
ercises Of the first evening commenced
with instrumental music by Misses
Hattie Benjamin and Addie Smith,
after which Rev. E. T. Lee of Portland
was introduced and delivered very
able address on 'eThe Moral Power of
the Natural Sciences" Mr.. Lee is an
able speaker, and his address was
practical and well received.
The graduating exercises on Friday
evening were begun by prayer by Rev.
F. Booth, winch was followed By an
instrumental solo By Hiss Addie Smith.
After an instrumental solo by Miss.
Hattie Benjamin an essay on "Foot-
prints" was rendered by Miss Ida Booth
which was highly applauded, and fully
deserved the ovation of flowers which
she received.
Prof Cathey of Roseburg sang a
beautiful song, followed by an GRAFTON
by John Criteser, subject ''The Scholars
Hope" which was well rendered, and
if all scholars were filled by the hope
expressed therein, we would certainly
have an excellent class of students.
Miss Addie Smith then read an essay
on "What knowledge Should be. y
This essay was well written, well read,
and highly commended.
A vocal solo was sung by Mrs. G..
W. Short, after which George NJ.
Brown delivered an Grafton, taking as
subject Non Sibi, Sed Aliis." The
delivery was free and easy, and the ora
ton would have done credit to an ell
derly person.
Mrs F. G. Flint, Of Roseburg, sang
solo which was received with much
applause, followed by an address by
Prof FL L. Benson, subject, GA
Sirat." This address was one Of the
most interesting and eloquent to which
we have listened. The diplomas were
thea presented to the graduates by the
Principal with few well chosen re-
marks.
The exercises closed with an instru-
mental duet by Misses Addie Smitl
and Hattie Benjamin and benedictior
by Rev. E. Booth.
The exercises Of the two evening"
were among the most interesting ant
profitable ever held in the academy
Each member of the graduating class
was highly complimented by admirins
friends, and fully merited the many
beautiful boquets received.
Thus closes the third year that tht
academy has been uader tie charge o.
Prof. f. L. Benson. BE it said to hi.
credit that though he took the schoo
when in very unprosperous condition
he leaves it second to none in southern
Oregon.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-06-30
FROM ELKTON.


The farmers are busily engaged in
haying.
Miss Dell Parrot is to teach the
school in the town of Elkton, and they
like her very much.
Miss Edith Rice has been teaching
school IN the vicinity of Elkton and
gave general satisfaction. Miss Har-
riet Knowles is to teach the school at
Crescent ferry. They seem to be we'll
pleased with her.
Mrs. J. G. Cooper had old Rapp ar
rested for running in among her sheep
and preventing her boy and others
from corraling them, although they
were on her own land. Justice Bene-
dict fined him. but I do not know how
much. have heard it placed at from
five to eight dollars and costs. A man
who is continually doing all he can to
bother and trouble widow ought to
have the full benefit of the law. Two
weeks ago her son and two other boys
were hauling rails and building up her
fence to keep Rapp's horses out of her
glain, when Rapp took club and
struck her boy three times.
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DAYS GREEK.
Hay harvest in ful! blast.

Hay harvest in ful! blast.
Some of the children are having mild
form of fever.
Uncle Billy Linville, who went out to the
front is now again acting the granger.
Jshn Hawks, cur obhging postmaster,
has the most promising garden in southern
Douglas.
Miss Emma Boyle, the accomplished
daughter of Uncle Isaac, has again reached
tho pleasant scenes of childhood. Her many
friends bid her welcome.
Last Friday evening those fond of the
eight fantastic" whiled the nocturnal hours
away at the residence of Peter Ulam. Jas.
Hutson, of Myrtle Creek was there and fur
nished the requisite quantity of candy, nuts,
oranges and lemonade. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ulam have the best wishes of all the par
ticipants for the use of the hall.
The directors of district No. Is are to be
congratulated On the successful term oi
school which closed Friday, the 22d inst:
Messrs. Garrison, Perdue and Chapman
who now constitute the Board, did every
thing that officials could do for the advance
mcnt of their community. All the patrsn,
aided in making the "fnale" of the schoo
a success. Days creek is one of the mos
select spots in Oregon for frst.class acad
emy.
Hon. David Fate, Messrs. Raymond d
Beals, have the sincere thanks of teacher
sud pupils for the important parts takel
| during the exercises. o.
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Fourth Of July at ht. Scott!

Following is the program for the eel
ebration of the ceming Fourth Of July
at Mt. Scott:
President of the day, J. ]. Thorn
ton; prayer by chaplain, Rev. j.
Thornton reading Declaration OF In
dependence, Miss S. A. Wimbcrly:
grafton, Prof. Henry L. Benson; "Ju
bilee Song" young ladies' of Mt. Scott.
There will be basket dinner and such
amusements as the locality affords
embracing boat racing, foot racing
sack racing, etc.
All who wish to join with US in eel
ebrating our nations birthday are most
cordially invited. The day will close
with dance IL the evening and every
effort will be made to make this feature
pleasant.
To you, Nh. Editor, and your co
workers, we extend hearty invitation
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-06-30
ORNDIARIsMi
A Dastardly Attempt to Burn the City
Of Roseburg!


Wednesday morning between half past
three and four o'clock a dastardly at
tempt was made to burn the city CT
Roseburg. Some designing villain
kindled fire in shavings and litter
against the South wall of McCulloch
g. Cos saloon building, in the narrow
passage between it and Criteser's sa-
loon. Fortunately the fire was dis
covered by the night watch and others
before it got under much headway and
put out before any damage was done.
J.E. Geddis, who had been on a
drunken spree all night Ill company
with others, and who had Ieen seen in
the vicinity of the fire, was arrested
and charged with the burning. An
examination was had before Judge
Fitzhugh, sitting as committing
magistrate, who, after hearing the eyi-
dence took the matter under advise
ment, and on Tuesdry morning released
the prisoner, holding that the evidence
was not sufficient to warrant jury in
convicting.
From the location and manner IN
which the fire was started it was evil
IDENTIFY an attempt to DESTROY the city'
and would have endangered the lives Of
many persons sleeping in the Metropol-
itan hotel adjoining the building.
Without expressing any opinion as
to who the guilty party is, he should
be brought to justice and receive the
full penalty of the law. While we
would do all in our power to discoun-
tenance mob law, it would not be safe
for any one to be caught by the citizens
of This place putting out fire with the
intent to destroy property, lest they
should receive a lesson in Seattle JUS
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-06-30
a 0lergYman's Sore Throat.

This disease, which has, during the past
twenty or thity years abridged or entirely
closed the ministerial usefulness of so many
clergymen, has rarely found successful
treatment under any of the old systems of
medicine. The following from Rev. J. b.
Pradt, of Madison, Wisconsin Qate Assistant
State Superintendent of Wisconsin,, shows
how promptly, i'll his case, this disease
yielded to the action of Compound Oxygen
He says: 81 had been troubled for many
years with 'Clersyman's Sore Throat; and
after severe attack of influenza, the upper
part of the lungs was left very sore and
irritable, and was obliged to desist en-
tirely from using my voice in public service.
After two months trial of the Compound
Oxygen, found myself, to my surprise and
qualification, able to go through full services
again, not only without any trouble, but
with little fatigue. Three months use OF
the remedy restored my voice and lungs
completely, and greatly improved my gen.
eral health. = feel it my duty. therefore, to
] bear testimony to its good effects. I have
waited for time to test the permanence OF
the benefits received, and can say that during
| the past severe winter have been entirely
free from colds, and in better general health
than for years; am 65 years of age" Treat
ise on Compound Oxygen, its nature. action
and results, with report of cases and full in
| formation, sent free. DRs. STAR
KEY & PALEN, ll09 and I'LL Girard street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ALI or
ders for the Compound Oxygen Horl'
Treatment directed to II. E. Math
ews COG Montgomery street. San Francisco
will be filed on the same terms as if sent di
rcctly to Us in Philadelphia:
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-06-30


DIED.-On Saturday, June 23rd,
1888, at his fathers residence in Rose
burg, JOSEPH LENHERR, IN the 28th
year of his age.
He was son Of John Lenherr, one
of the oldest and best known citizens
of this place Deceased was born in
Douglas county and lived here and in
this vicinity to the time of his death.
He was young man well liked in the
community, and gave early promise of
becoming useful citizen. Some two
years ago he was taken with henor-
rhage of the lungs which so impaired his
health that he became unatle to per.
form hard work. He gradually grew
weaker from consumption until few
days before his death, when he waf
taken with a violent attack of brain
fever, from which he never recovered
1t is sad to see a young man jnst en-
tering the prime of life carried to an
early grave, but such is the viii Of Him
whe doeth all things well. The remains
were inferred in the Masonic cemetery
Monday, the 25th, with religious ser
vices by the Rev. Jonn Howard, Of the
III. E. Church.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-06-30
LOCAL ITEMS.

Frank Burton, an old resident of Rose
burg. paid US visit this week
Ice-cold beer by the quart and fine lunch
at all times, at the Metropolitan saloon.
Mrs. VIM. P. Day of Camas valley, was
in 10 IN this week on business and a visit to
her friends.
Commencing July ID money orders drawn
from the Roseburg postofice will be limited
at one hundred dollars in place of fifty dol
lars. Three orders will be issued to one re-
mitter the same as at present.
Mrs. S. Minard, of Happy valley, left this
week to visit her daughter, Mre, Black, liv-
ing in British Columbia, whose little girl
was drowned some two weeks ago in the Co
quitlam river.
All persons owning real property in Rose
burg where the sidewalks are out of repair,
are notified to repair the same on or before
the frst day of July. or the same will be done
by the city and the expense charged against
the adjoining property.
We have for some months been in receipt
of the Floral Cabinet, monthly magazine
published in New York, at % Vesey street.
Send for sample copy to the absve address,
and you will receive gem worth havin g
regularly in the family.
The Hook and Ladder Company of Rose.
burg propose to give ball on the night of
the Fourth of July at Marks hall. James
Snyder the caterer, has fixed a number of
tables adjoining the side entrance to the hall,
where he will be ready to furnish substan-
tial meal, or all the delicasies of the season,
to those who apply.
w. L. Record, of the San Francisco Mar
bic Works, was in Roseburg the fore part
OF this week. He has been over a large por-
ton of tkis county and has worked up a good
business. He furnishes the most modern
and improved designs for monuments and
head stones, which are wrought by the
most skillful workmen in San Francisco
He left Wednesday morning for the Will
annette, but will return to this county IN
short time.
The festival given by the ladies of Rose.
burg on Wednesday evening, for the beuei
of the fire department, was success in
every particular. Every one present en-
joyed themselves to the fullest extent.
The receipts were near $3.50. There will
be little over one hundrend dollars clsar
for the fire department. Too mach praise
cannot be said in favor of the ladies fol-
their efforts in this matter, and the success
which they have attained.
| DR.. Hamilton has recently renodeled The
| exterior and interior of the building occupied
by Al. Josephson, and it is now one of the
best arranged and most convenient places o.
the kind in the city. The erection of a new
and much higher awning On the front, ant
the construction and placing of innumerabls
drawers and shelves inside add largely tt
| the V. lie of the building for mercantile pur
poses. The Doctor is to be congratulated
upon the improved appearance Of this olt
corner.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-06-30
Destruction of Timber.

The destruction of timber on the public
lands has become crying evil, especially
upon the lines of the railroads. The pen
atty for cutting government timber or for
burning the same is very severe, and this
penalty should be enforced. Mr. F. B.
Shoemaker is the U. S. timber agent for
Oregon, and his residence is at Port,rnd,
Oregon He has authorized us to state that
whenever any person makes a report to him
accompanied by sufficient proof to convict
he will proceed to investigate the same and
bring the delinquents to speedy and sure
justice.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-06-30
The Fourth of July.

The glorious Fourth of July is at
hand. The people of Roseburg have
made extensive preparations for a
grand picnic. Whilst the services will
be conducted by home talent they will
be none the less interesting and in
structiye
No one should forget the event we
meet to celebrate; by maintaining the
principles promulgated on that occasion
will preserve us q nation; they should
never be forgotten.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-06-30
Notice of Administration.

In the County Court Of the State of Oregon for the
County of Douglas.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UN-
IN dersigned has been duly appointed by the Coun-
ty Court of Douglas county. Oregon and has quail
fed administrator de bonisnon of the Estate of Sarah
Levns dec late of said county and State Now there
fore, all persons sti having claims against said es-
tate are hereby required to present the to the
undersigned, duly verified, at his residence at Elk
ton, Oregon, to Hermann Ball, his attorneys at
Roseburg, Oregon and all persons owing said estate
are required to make immediate payment.
THOMAS F. LEVENS,
Administrator de bonis non.
Hermann & BALL, Attys.
Roseburg, Or, June 5, 1SS3
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New Industry.

It is always pleasure to a local
newspaper to chronicle new industries,
therefore we refer to the soda water
works recently put in operation by
Messrs. Floed d Farquar, two doors
below the north entrance Of Abraham s
stole, this city.
The works are complete and the firm
are manufacturing an excellent article
of soda water, sarsaparilla, etc, and
are prepared to supply the trade. Give
them call and sample the goods.
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Notice of Final Settlement.

In the matter of the estate of TLeophilus Dagan de-
ceased
TN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE STATE OF
/ Oregon for the County of Douglas. Notice is
hereby given that the undersigned administrator of
the estate of Theophus Dagan deceased, has filed in
the above entitled court his nnl account of the adj
ministration of said estate. That said Court by an
order duly made and entered therein on June 9th,
1888, appointed Monday. July p 1888, at 10 o'clock
4. NJ OF said day, at the Court room of said
ections ii any there be, to said final account aid the
settlement OF said estate This notice is published by
order of Hon. J. S. Fitzhugh. County Judge.
Z. G. SACRY Administrator.
Dated at Roseburg. OREGON. June 6. 1883.
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LETTER LIST.
Notice to Creditors.

In the County Court of the State of Oregon for the
County Of Douglas In the matter Of the estate
of James p. Suthern deceased.
ITO THE CREDITORS AND ALL PERSONS IN
i terested in the estate of James P Sutheriin de-
ceased. You are hereby notified that the under
signed, Eliza Jane Sutherlin was, by order of the
County Court of Douglas county. Oregon made and
entered in said curt the Sth day of June, 1883 a
pointed administrators of the estate Of said deceased
and letters of administration tereupon duly issued
to her All persons having claims against said es-
tate nereby required to present them, duly yeri
fed, TO the undersigned Administrative, at her place
resideuce in Oakland Douglas county
Oregon or at the Office uf Hermann s. Ball. in Rose.
burg within six months from this date And all per-
Indebted to the estate Of said deceased are re-
quired to make immediate payment.
ELIZA JANE SUTHERLIN,
Administratrix.
Poeabuyo 6sns Ia Iase
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-06-30
S HAMILTON
Dealer in
Drugs and
Stationery,

offers for sale i'm Kegs or Tin;
1000 pounds of Pioneer White
Lead; 500 GalOnsSalem Boiled
Ainseed Oil; $50 gals. Tur-
pentine; A complete stock of
Paints, Brushes, VarRisIles,
and Can Color. Qt you are
going to do any painting cali
and get prices before purchas-
fag EIsewhere.) A complete
assortment Of School Books,
School Stationery Writing
Paper, Envelopes, etc., which
4 will sell very Cheap. Gar
den Seeds, Patent Medicines,
and everything that is kept i'm
a flrst-class Drugstore. Or
ders by mail and Express
promptly attended to.
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Amusements.

The Great Eastern Mastodon Amusement
Enterprise is in Roseburg. The troop per-
formed last night to fair audience. The
comique was truly good. They appear again
tonight No one should miss the opportu-
nifty to hear them and enjoy hearty laugh,
as it is the best company of the kind that
ever visited this place; the singing. dancing
Rotations, banjo playing, character sketch
es and acting being superior in every sense
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-06-30

yTToRK GIVEN OUT. ON RECEIPT
w of your address we will make an offer
by which you can earn $3 to 81 evenings, at
your home. Men, women, boys or girls can
do it. Fl. q. WILKINSON & Co., l95 and
1877 Fulton street, New York. MILO.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-06-30

A LSo,A FARM OF 525 ACRES. SITUATED IL
II miles northeast of R0sebirg in Mount Scottprs
cinct. One hundred acres piow land, the balance
good pasture land well wafcred and all under good
fence. Plenty OF fir and linher for fencing aa
fuel. Good farm house and barn and other outhi.d
ings and 500 choice fruit trees bearing Price 8 per
acre. Inquire ofC IL. 0den on the premises, or Of
Hermann and BALL, attorneys, Roseburg.
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MYRTLE GREEK.

Weather hot.
Haymaking in full blast
John Hall has the finest piece OF
corn in the Umpqua valley.
Uncle Hans Weaver thinks of get
ting steam thresher this season.
On Sunday evening at six o'clock,
George Williams, the pioneer carpenter
of this place, passed beyond the dark
river whence none return. George
leaves a vacant place in our midst not
easily filed. He was a good workman,
always ready and obliging, He leaves
many friends and not an enemy behind
School on South Myrtle closed last
Friday. Prof. Days school closes Fri
day, the 29th.
Miss Ellen Gabbert will return from
Portland next week, where she has
been under medical treatment. Her
many friends will be glad to sec her in
their midst once more.
The ladies are now moving earnestly
in the matter previously agitated here
the building of house of worship,
and we hope they will succeed.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-06-30

Best quality of note paper ten cents per
quire and envelopes five cents per bunch of
%. at Hamilton's.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-06-30

A Ls0, 427 ACRES NEAR THE TOWN or
II Looking Glass, in Douglas county. 125 aerss Of
plow land OF the best quality, balance pasture lsnd
with plenty of oak aud fir timber for fuel and fene
ing. All well watered with dwelling barn and goo6
orchad. Price 1900. One thousand down. balance
ON easy terms A fee simple title guaranteed En-
quire of& Hermann L Ba Ltoseoarg, or A,
Brown Co., Oakland.
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AT Civil Bend. Douglas county,
Oregon, June %, 1888, Lois Blanche,
daughter of n J. and Anna L. Rich
ards, aged six years, four months and
ten days.
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Notice OF FINAL Settlement.

TN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE STATE or
L Oregon fol the county of Douglas. In the mat
ter of the estate of John Friend deceased Hoce is
hereby given that the undersigned administrator OF
the estate of John Friend deceased, has flied in the
tration of said estate. That said Court b. all order
duly made and entered therein on the first tay !,
May, 1883, appointed Monday, July 3D. 1888, at ten
court time and place for hearing objections, if any
there be- to said final account and the settlement Of
said estate.
This notice is published by order of Hon. J. S.
Ntzhugh, County Judge. CHARLES DONEY,
administrator Of said estate
Dated at Roseburg, Or, May 5. 1853.
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Judge Hoadly can whip the Repub-
lican candidate for governor of Ohio in
Foraker lot. (Anzona Star
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FINE r FARMS
E Q e S AL e /.

ONE FARM CONTAINING 4si AND so1-oo
" acres, Is miles from aosehurg on tae Coos Bay
stage road, and known as the Eighteen Nile Hnase.
Has good dwelling, large barn nd authousee, with
orchard and good gaden is vel fenced. A good
sized creek o@5 tlr ugh The p,ace the house
and barn. az eve .ance rolling land. Grain,
grass and ,cnty OF timber for fuel, fencing
and build ng urposcs Is a good tavern stand, be-
nz near the foot Of coast rage oi mountains Toll
gate and stage station adjoining. Climate healthy,
water pure. Terms, part cash and part on liberal
time.
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Coal tar and pine tar for sale at Hamil ].
toms drug store.
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A LSo ADJOINING A FARM OF 100 ACRES,
IL with good dwelling and barn and on; buildings
with bearing orchard 0ne-htlf plow land and bal-
anee timber land, and all well watefed. These farms
viii be sold either together or separately to suit
purchasers. Apply IL Hermann s Bail, Roseburg.
Oregon.
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SUDDEN DEATH-From Messrs Jo-
seph Bradley and Zephir Pelland we
learn that Frenchman named Xavier
Plante, who had been residing on the
north Umpqua river, last Sunday left
Mr.. Pollard's house to go to a neigh
boris. On Monday he was found lying
by the side of fence short distance
from the house, dead. Justice Ray, of
Calipooia precinct, was notified and re-
paired to the place where the body
was and proceeded to hold an inquest.
The verdict Of the jury was that de-
cesed came to his death from heart dis
ease. The deceased was about 40
years of age and unmarried. He is
supposed to have a cousin the name of
Antoine Plante, living at Spokane
Falls, Washington Territory.