The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-08-09


when sent by others than the publishers is
now one cent for four ounces. which win en-
able the largest periodicals to be sent for
one cent.
A child about six months old was left in
charge of some kind people at Yoncolla last
week. It was presented to them by some
lady from Rosebnrg and bears Lane coun-
ty name.
Lieut. Schwatka has resigned his comnis-
mission in the army, and his resignation has
been accepted. 1t Is thought that he pro.
poses to accept some position under foreign
government.
Rev. E. c. Hamilton will conduct Sunday
school every Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock
at Grange Hall; also service every Sunday
evening at o'clock, at the same place. All
are cordially invited.
Fall wheat is solid notwithstanding it's
many tribulations, and so it will generally
he in Oregon. Trouble is bad enough when
1T comes, so there is 40 good cause for either
borrowing or stealing 1t.
G. Lando, John Nasbnrg and G. A Linele
of Marsh6eId, were registered at the Metro
politan, Tuesday. The first gentleman was
en- route for San Francisco, and the latter
were up an land business
Parties at Medford have pctitioned the
Grand Master " orkman of the A O. U. w.
for charter to establish lodg, of that or
der there. They are already assured of a
good membership to begin with.
J. S. Purdom, ex-sherif, is visiting in
Rosehurg.t He claims that lie left the stubs
OF the tax receipts in the Office when he
turned it over to his successor. We have
net heard of them being found as vet.
The fee bill enacted by the last Legislature
went into effect with the coming in of the
new county officers couple of weeks ago.
This makes the boys scratch about pretty
lively these times to make any profit.
Arthur Ham and Jos. Whiteman re-
turned Saturday from months recreation
IN the Ola'la mountains. They killed fifteen
deer and two black bear, and look as though
the mountains had agreed with them
The railroad offers reduced rates to induce
the shipment of green fruit to Portland;
but when it reaches there there is only a
market for small quantity Those ship
ping should make their sales and prices be
fore hand
Hefron's dog Bruno and Laird's bull dog
fought for $20 a side across the creek Mon
day. The fight was decided in favor Of
Bruno, but owing to dissatisfaction, another
fight vas arranged for the evening and Bru-
no was pronounced the victor
There was an error in the call for those
who were delinquent in their voIunteep-road
work as published in this paper two week;
since. Mr.. J. H. Whitsett informs us thai
he had worked his the very day he wa:
called upon. We are always pleased to SCI
these matters right.
The principle reason why people do moi
visit stores that do not advertise is because
they don't want to disturb the c'erks, ir
reading dime novels behind the counter. and
because they have to pay such merchant:
high prices to make up for the loss of custom
owing to their failure to advertise.
Gee. Sauhert disposed Of hls interest in the
Plaindealer last Saturday, making the pur-
| chaser, Sfr. Hursh the solo proprietor
George took trip to Eugene Tuesday and
| may leave Roseburg for good. He is good
boy aud deserves the best of good luck Tie
| Piaindealer, we trust, will continue up tt
its present standard and we congratulate
| Mr. Hursh upon his investment.
The lovers tree on the hill north of towr
gave way before the Saturday night ..bliz
zard" aud now lies PROSTATE upon the seen,
of its former greatness. This will bring .
sigh to many happy coupes all over th,
State who in their younger days sat beneath
| its protecting branches dreaming love-
sweet dream. Those who are accustomed {,
sit upon the brewery porch and watch th
aforesaid dream will probably raise fun.
and have the old tree raised again, and tn
maidens fair and laades brave of moder
Roseburg will again furnish the drama q
life at the eld theatre at the usual cost G
| admission.