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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31
Just So!

There is an old tale we read long,
long ago. It went somewhat IN this
wise: Twelve men had been accused of
larceny, one of whom it was certain
was guilty. It was adjndged that they
should each touch with their right fla
gers the bottom of a SCOT stained boiler.
1t was understood that the one whose
fingers were unstalned by contact with
this black substance should be deemed
innocent The procession then began
and upon examination it was found
that eleven hands were dark and one
was clean and without stain. It is un-
necessary 20 say that the latter was dc
clared to be the thief and punished ac-
cordingly. So it will be in the coming
election. There Will be many sus-
pected Of giving and taking money for
votes and we have already coated the
walls of the penitentlary with ordinary
lampblack and all who are afraid tc
touch the same may readily find ont
that they will remain witain said walls
There are lawyers in Roseburg who in
tend to be on guard and one is of the
editorial staff of ttis paper, who cheer
fully volunteers to see that those who
misuse or abuse the highest right Of ar
American citizen, shall have winter
quarters at the expense of the State
and don't forget it.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

HABTrUAL CONSTIPATION. is a prolific
source of misery and many ills, giving rise to
headache, dullness, fevers, nervousness,
restlessness, billiousness, indigestion, poison
ing of the blood, etc. The bitter, nauseous
liver medicines, pills, salts and draughts
formerly used to relieve the sufferer, only
aggravate the disease and sicken the stom-
ach All who are afflicted in that way,
know the Importance of remedy pleasant
to the palate, harmless in its nature, and
truly beneficial in its action. The trial bot
ties of Syrup of Figs given away free of
charge by our enterprisiny druggists, s..
Hamilton of Roseburg, and Page G Dim
mick of Oakland, prove that it is all that can
be desired. Large bottles fifty cents and
one dollar.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31
Notice for Fubliea tion.
LAND OFFICE At RosEBURG, OREGON, J

LAND OFFICE At RosEBURG, OREGON,
April 4, 1854
Notice is hereby given that the following
named setter has led notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Register and Receiver at Roseburg. Oregon,
on Tuesday, May l3, 1884, viz: August
Pyritz. pre-empton ID. s. No. Abs, for the
n. L. quarter of n w. quarter Sec %, L.
p, S. II. II W. est.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
tion Of, said land. viz: Wm. Duer. Henry
Iohnke, Peter Blake, Wm. Richards, all of
Gardiner, Oregon.
WM. f. BENJAMIN. Register.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31
City improvements.

In looking at the growing prosperity of
Roseburg we took our usual walk around the
city this week and were gratifed at the re-
suit of our observation.
West of the depot. dwellings are springing
up in good style. The hotel building of Mr.
Gottsell is really compliment to the city.
1t is a fine structure and will, before the 4th
of July, be ready for the reception of guests
It's bedding room Will accommodate sixty
persons and the table will certainly be well
supplied. We cannot but in justice say that
the contractors who we famiiiarly call Mitch
and Frank are excellent carpenters. Whilst
We do not discriminate we can safely say
they are amply capable of doing good work
The building being erected by Clay Slo-
cum will be an ornament to the city and is
in rapid progress OF completion.
Champagnes building, except some inter
nal furnishing, is completed.
We visited the foundry and found large
force OF men at work and even our good
friends Bunnell and Frazier were too busy
to talk and that of course puzzles reporter.
We hope they will continue to be thus busy.
The bridge will soon start up. The cast
ings are almost ready and the lumber will
shortly be ON the ground.
The city board is doing good work in the
way of cleansing the city and guarding the
general health.
Roseburg is not dead and is not ready te
die yet.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31
Mount Scott Items. :.


Times arc lively.
Grain looks Well in this part of the
county.
Grass was never better and numerous are
the fat cattle.
The rsads of this district, under the care
of j. T. Thompson, are being put in splen-
did condition.
Our school, under the ctfliept care of Mr..
]. F. Wright, is getting along nicely.
Mr.. r. S. Poe gave Mt. Scott a pleasant
call last week.
The political pot has not yet commenced
to boil here, but we think the people of Mt.
Scott are well pleased with the ticket nomi-
mated by the Democracy and from present
appearances this part of the county will give
the nominees of said party handsome ma
jority.
Deer are becoming quite numerous in this
seotion, but owing to the game law they are
allowed to 60 unmo.ested.
Mr.. w. Hughes succeeded in bringing
lack his ferry boat, that recently went down
the river
Riley Aiterbury one of our most ener-
getic young men, anticipates taking a trip te
the Willamette valley, to visit relatives anc
friends.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

DIED Mrs. Edward Davis died in
Olalla on the morning Of the 9th inst.
from the results of aroplectic convul-
sion. She had been approaching moth
erhocd during the early night OF Mon
day and when the physician arrived
was found in convasions. Neryines
were administered, which qulcted her
to certain degree and the little child
was properly delivered. She fingered
from that hour until about 4 o'clock,
when death ensued 1t seems that sab
sequently there was evidence of life,
which we regret to say was not true.
1t seemed to have been the sluggish
return of dead blood to it's cells. The
little child born was girl and is still
alive. The deceased was about nine
teen years of age and was esteemed by
all who knew her.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31
One Word.

The principles taught by Jefferson should
be pe,petuated, especially as to freedom of
conscience and speech. The former we have
quiet and easy, which is above all earthly
dignities and the latter we will endeavor to
exercise, no matter the consequences. The
p!aindealer of last week warned it's readers
against what the editor termed the lies OF
our present issue. So far we have told NO
lie, nor do we intend to. Our conscience is
still easy and therefore we feel at liberty to
say quieting word to our cotemporary.
Why this unjust insinuation? Is it not the
old cry of ''step, thief" Has not that paper
in reserve some mean, little lie to tell at a
moment when we have no opportunity to re-
fute it? We hope not, but feel at liberty te
follow the example and warn eur readers to
| heed not what the PlaindeaIer may say in
this issue. 1t may be fair, but since it wan.
tonly accused us of something we were never
guilty of, we must be little suspicious.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

BAD RoADs.-Last week while Mrs.
J. NJ. Arlington was on a visit to
Looking Glass from Happy valley, the
team took fright at drift leg which
had lain since the last winter freshets
in the road, and threw her out of the
buggy, spraining her wrist, but luckily
not producing serious injury. This is
warning; let supervisors keep an eye
out.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

TREASURES NoTIcE. persons
holding county warrants, endorsed pri-
or to Jan. 81, 1884, are hereby mott
fed to present them at the County
Treasurer's Office, in the court house in
Roseburg, on or before April l9,
1884, as interest will cease from that
date, w. N. MOORE,
County Treasurer
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

JUSTICE has its foundation in lower
courts. This should be understood by
the voters next Monday. The office of
justice of the peace is an important one
and good men should be selected for
that position. Roseburg for the last
year has been compelled, in many in
stances, to resort to it's recorder, the
resident justice being absent and Ray
nond lives too far away Tor any use.
Now then, let the citizens Of Deer
creek precinct select efficient men for
that place. The same. indeed, may be
given to all the county. A wise justice
prevents litigation, but subserves the
ends CT Justice.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

I,UMRER.- have on hand and offer for
sale 200, 900 feet fencing lumber and $4,000
feet flooring aud rustic of A quality. Cash
purchasers will find it to their interest to
get quotations before placing orders. Orders
for all kinds of lumber solicited and prompt
ly filed Address r. A. BooTH,
Yoncalla, Ocegen
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31
Elaorado.

Gaily hetight, gallant knight,
In sunshine and i'll shadow,
Had journeyed long, singing a song,
In search OF Eidorado.
But he grew Old, this knight SO bold,
And DER his heart shadow
Fell os he found no spot of ground
That looked like Eidorado.
And as his strength failed him at length
He met pilgrim shadow.
''Sh;dow, said he, ''where can it be,
This spring of Eldorado:'
Quoth the shadow: ''For the benefit
suffering humanity I will state thet the FL
dorado spring is situated three miles west
from Rosegurg, and a supply of the water is
kept constantly on hand and for sale 10y DIR.
S. Hamilton, agent, Roseburg Oregon.
Mr.. GEo. W. JOKES. Dear sir: | have been
troubled with nearalgc pains in my head and cheek
bones for several years, and had give up all hopes of
ever getting cured. went to your medical springs
with my son James and got some of the water, and
drank It freely and found that it mild physic
used it three times day for little than two
months, and the pains lett and | have not felt
them since, and that has been II months ago;
Roseburg, Jan. %, 1854.
Julian Joseph, of the well ki own firm of hoffman
and Joseph, of Albany, bears the following testi-
mony:
ALBANY, OGN., December 20, 1888.
GEO. W. JOKES. Dear Sir l would here state to
you that year ago suffered untold agon;es
count of riles {bnd) and vert to Portland to get
lief from doctors there. met Mr.. Apple of Rose
burg, who advised me before seeing the doctors to
try your Eldorado Mineral Water. did and had
l nf1 hot IN mr. hv A
used one-haf dozen bottles taking right before ev-
cry meal, small glass full. | i.st only re-
| eved, but am certainly cured by what used, and
thankful forit, because I sufeted more than / can
express. would advise any suffering from this
disease to try your Mineral Water. Should you
have any occasion to use this statement do You
J are at liberty my account ! think this is the
least can do for you, as | was cured by it. Re
spectfully yours, JULIAN JOSEPH.
I ROSEBURG, Dec S, 1888.
GEO. W. JONES: Dear Sir. From sheer curiosity
I was induced to try Eldorado Water and not on
ly surprised but highly gratfet with the result.
have for many years been sufferer from dyspepsia
and have tried every kind of nepsin known to
pharmacy aud without result The contrary was my
experience from the use of your mineral water Ia
ken according to directions it produced immediate
relief and III short time, ii ontnucd would secure
stimulants, satisfied it will prove of vlua BILE
comfort and benefit. As general regulator found
1t most excellent. L.. r. LANE.
DALLAS, Dec 2, 1888.
From Mr. NJ. W. Parsons, last August, | received
one bottle of the Jones Eldoralo water, from DIR.
Hamilton Of Roseburg. Used half bottle for ca
tarrh and can fully recommend it for that dreaded
disease, as have not been troubled with the conf
plant since. ID. 7. SEARS.
have also used the Eldorado spring water from
Jones spring, Douglas county, Oregon and am fully
satisfied with the result was bothered with ca
tarrh. w. c. BROWN, merchant
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31
EidOrais0 Mineral Water.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS.

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS.
CHEMICAL / ABoR troRY, ASSAY GFFICE, BILLION
I&ooMs AND usE Roa@s 534 Sacramento street, San
Francisco, Nov. p, 1883
Me3srs. Ho.brook, Merrill and Stitson. Gentlemen.
have submitted to qualitative analysis the sample
of Eldorado water handed me for examination and
find it consist OF the following substances: Chic
rine, Iodine, Carbonic Acid, Iron, Aluinina, Limo
Magnesia, Soda and oryanic matter.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31
Guardians Sale.

Notice is hereby given that under and in pursu-
ance Of an order OF the County Court Of Douglas
county, Oregon, made and entered therein on the
18th day of January, 1884, authorizing and empnw-
ering the undersigned guardian of the estate of Min
ME Nav Smith and Marsha Alice Smith, minor heirs
of James H. Smith, deceased to sell the hereinafter
minors tina. will on Friday the 18th day OF Febrl-
ary 1884 at O'Clock +. NJ Of said day. sell at public
auction on the premises to the highest bidder for
cash all the following real estate towit: Lots No 3
and g. and the south half Of lot 4 in block No OF
the old town of Oakland, Douglas county, Oregon.
j. l.. JMITH,
Guardian Of the estate OF Minnie Nay Smith and
Martha Alice Smith.
Dated January 20, 1884.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31
FINE It FARMS
FO e S a LE.

ONE FARM CONTAINING 43l A ND Se1.
I scres Is miles from Roseburg, tne Coos Bay
stage road, and known as the Eighteen Mile House
Has good dwelling, large barn nd outhousee, with
orchard and good gasden IS wei fenced. good
sized creek oWs tar ugh the pace, near the house
and barn. 'eve .ancc rolling land. Grain,
grass aud Icnty OF timber Tor fuel, fencing
and build ng Rrposes. Is good tavern stand, be.
ing near the foot OF coast range OF mountains Toll
gate and stage station adjoining. Climate healthy
water pure Terms, par cash tand part liberal
ime.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

What is the use to buy trees from stran-
gers when you can secure a better character
and quality from our fellow-citizsn Tim.
Ford. He guarantees what he sells and he
is here and If we find him false we can put
our hands on him.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

CORVALLIS BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
Corvallis Baptist association met with
Mt. Dodson church Thu rsday, May %,
1884. Rev. w. G. Miller was elected
moderator; George W. Black, clerk; G.
B. Day, treasurer. The following min
listers were in attendance: G. T. Bal
ley, E. Bombay Edwards, w. G. Mil
Ter, G. W. Black, S. Jinkins, J. G
Richardson and F. E. Scoiield. The
session was harmonious and quite an
interest was elected on temperance and
home missions. Sermons were preached
by Elders Jinkins, Richardson, Sceield
Bailey, Miller and Black.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

A LSo, 427 ACRES NEAR THE TOWN OF
n Looking Glass, in Douglas county. l25 acres OF
pillow land of the best quality, balance pasture land
with plenty of oak aud fir timber for fuel and fenc.
orchad Price 81 000 One thousand down, balance
on easy terms. fee simple title guaranteed. En-
quire of& Hermann & Ba Roseburg, or A +.
Brown Co., Oakland.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

4 RI receive irse re '"ss costly i, box q goods
II EakHIIwhich VIII help ALL of either sex, to
money right away than anything else in this
world. Fortunes await the workers absolutely sure
At once address TRUE and Co., Augusta, Maine
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

A LSO ADJOINING A FARM OF 1870 ACRES,
N with good dwelling and barn and outbuildings-
with bearing orchard One half plow land and bal
ance timber land and all well watered These farms
will be sold either together separately, to suit
PURCHASERS Apply to Hermann Ball, Roseburs,
Oregon
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

THIS is from the Plaindealer of last week
and we regret is in full comport with its
venomous spirit: "Voters should remember
that G. A. Taylor the Republican candidate
for sheriff, is capable, honest and lndustri-
Gus; man who can truly be styled self
made. Ne one can truthfully deny his su-
periority in point of ability. over the Demo
cratic nominee" The man who wrote that
article is--a what-you may y-call-it There
is not in Doug las county man who has re.
sided here year but fully knows Burl
Brockway's s high qualifications for the effics
of sheriff. He has proven this by honest per
formance Of duty. If the P.aindealer had q
few more issues our good little friend would
be beaten by five hundred majority. Sweet,
dear. darling cotemporary, keep on doing it.
The more friends you bring US the more We
| like you.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

LovELY.-The weather during the
past week has been peculiar unto itself
sometimes hot, then hotter, and oft
times hottentetenest- Immediately cold
followed by cold and then we could
spell it, but went home sick, but our
people--those We once belonged to-
the farmers for whom erst we broke
many plow shares and lost every tooth
in every harrow we communicative
port better than ever within our recol-
lection, the crops that are to rewart
their labor and toll.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

othu lot LaIaIOSUe.
Geo. Z. Russell, Principal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-06-13
HYDE PARK.

Editor, PIONEER EXPRESS: 1t may be
interesting TO Your readers to know that
good, sound, orthodox religion is BOOM
ing in this ncighborl,ood. A goodly
congregation assemblies every Sunday at
the Presbyterian church. There is no
show for llerctics here. A fellow came
around last week who believes that Jesus
told the truth when lie said. my father
is greater than l." 4 desire was express
ed that he should preach In the neigh.
borl,ood, and meeting wss appointed
at the school house. AZ the hour up.
pointed the hereto and one Of his friends
vent to the school house, only TO learn
that the district clerk had locked the
house. put the key In bis pocket and
gone of with it. Thus. our school house
which has been sanctified in being used
by orthodox chrihisns as plscs Of wor-
ship, was saved from Dissertation. Are We
to have restoration Of the good old days
Of Chas. H., when the blood Of the Cath.
olis was shed like water and when Other
disenten were hunted like Wild hsastl
md lhot DOM M doeyl I. Nay NJ M
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-06-13

School is we'll attended in both districts.
Crops look well, the rains Of the past
few days having brought things on ad.
mirably.
The town supervisors meet on the 14th
at Beaulieu school house to decide OH
road petitions.
A good many new settlers are passing
through OH their way farther west. They
all stop at the store.
Miss Waite is down from Rockwell
Place and looks none the worse for
"bacLing IL" for while.
Robt. Twecdlie Of Pembina passed
through last Friday OH his way to Penn
bina from the mountain where he had
been for few days.
A petition has been circulated and an
election is to be held for bonding district
No. 10. Besuiieu, for . school house IA
cost oue thousand dollars.
The commissioners appointed ct lasl
meeting have gone over the road and &c.
leeted the direction and best route. The
old trail hes been devistsd from in many
places and the section lines followed
where practicable.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-06-13
Hair Dressing.

The undersigned is prepared to do any
thing il, the line of hair dressing at short
notice. Waves and fr1Eses made to order.
Old ones dressed over. Hair exchanged
for goods. A full line of hair goods and
ornaments always on nand. Rooms in
building west of McTavisil & Webbs
block, up stairs. Miss WALKER,
23tf Pembina. D. T.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-06-13
SUNlNONk.

TERRITORY OF DAKorA,l DISTRICT COURT.
County Of Pembina Third judicial District
Geo. McTayish and james Webb, co-parlpers ~
Mclavish & Webb, Plaintiff, W. Archibald
whyte, Defendant.
The Territory Of Dakota sends greeting 70 the
above named defendant.
answer tie complaint Of tlie plaintiff which was
filed with the Clerk Of the District Court this 18th
day of March, 1884, aud 10 serve copy Of your
answer upon the subscriber at their once In
days after the service of this Summons OH you,
exclusive OF The day Of such service, and II you
fall to answer this complaint within that time the
sum Of Folty-six dollars aud Forty five cents with
interest thereon from March 49, 1884, besides the
costs 0f tllia action.
Dated rembina, DIT this II day ct March, 1884.
MEGoUIER 4 McIHTYaE,
42E Plaintiffs Attorneys.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-06-13
First publication May 10th.
Ss,>.sep,. x.p>


BY virtue of IN execution, issued out Of and
under the Seal Of the District Court in ami for the
County If lembina and Territory Of Dakota. upon
judgment rendered and doeketed IN the said
court on the 18th day Of March AID. 1884, in ai,
action wherein william DetrinE, Plaintiff. and
George Miller, Defendant, in fsvor Of the aid
Plaintiff and against the said Defendant for the
sum of Two Hundred and Seventy-Six and
seventy dve-hundredth Dollars, which execution
Was directed and delivered to me a. Sheriff in and
for the said County Of Pembina Il did OIL the 18th
day Of March AID. 1884, levy up1n all the right,
title and interest OF the said Defendant Geo Miller
in uld to the following described Real Estate to.
wit, the northeast quarter (NHA) Of section
numbered Twelve (Sec ls) in township numbered
one hundred and sixty.thrce (Town 1859 range
number ffty-six (R 56) in the County Of Pembina,
Territory Of Dakota.
Notice IL hereby given. tia. ], the undersigned,
as Sheriff az aforesaid, will sell tho above
described real property 10 the highest bidder, fol-
cash, at public auction ut tie front door Of the
Court Ilonse, in the Town Of Penbina. ia Tie
County of Pslnbina ard Territory Of Dakota, en-
Saturday the Dirt day Of June A. d. 1888, at2
o'clock P.M, of that day. TO satisfy the said execu.
ton together with the interest and costs thereon
Dated this 18th day OfMay AID. 1854.
q. J. BROWN,
Sheriff Of Pembinu County. Dakota TER.
l. KNEEsuAw, by T.C. FRAyER,
1915 Attorneys. Deputy.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-06-13

TERRITORY OF DAKoTA,l DISTRICT COURT,
County Of PenLina. Third Judicial District
Leonard D. Hall. Plaintiff, against Emily l.. Hall,
Defendant.
The Territory Of Dakota, TO the above named
Defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required 10
answer the complaint Of u,e Plaintiff in the above
entitled action. which was filed III the Office of the
clerk Of the District Court Of the
Third Judicial District III and for tie County OF
lembina and Territory Of Dakota. on the 18th
answer 70 said complaint, on the subscribers q
their Office in Pembins. in said County. within
thirty days after the service Of this Summons
upon you, exclusive of the day Of such service:
aud II you fail 70 snsw er to said complaint wisn
the time 1fOrepaid. the plaintiff in this action will
apply ~ the Court for tie relief demanded In the
COZ, plant.
Dated Pembina, DIT. Feb. IS, 1881.
AESQUIIR & Mel TYRE,
$50 Plaintiffs ATTORNEYS.