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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-21

German photographers are now
making photographs of lightning,
They are said to be striking likeness
ness.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-21

"Do you believe in spooks?" mo,
| can't say as l do, but I've seen
things / couldn't account for" "On
the supernatural order?' "Wcll, no,
not exactly, and still a considerable
bit that way, too. I've seen people
keep fat without any visible means Of
support. t."-Chicago Ledger.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-21

A billiard ball gets of its baize
when it jumps the table and tries the
floor for run.-New Orleans Picay-
une,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-21

GLOW long does this train stop for
refreshments" asked the traveller as
he entered railroad station in Geor-
gia. at depends on how hungry de
conductah am" said the waiter
Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-21

Barnum has treated Jumbo just as
he has the public-stuffed him.-Bur-
lington Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-21

"Boy, what is the reason you are
not up?" swell, father, it is so dark
yet l can't see to awake up."-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-21


They were a north Minneapoli:
pair, and were sitting close together
on the piazza, when he said:
"Georgiana, dear, why are you like
the moon tonight"
81 don't know, Augustus. Why
am / ?"
Because there's q circle round
you," (lengthening his arm out @
joint.
"Yes, Augustus; and why are you
like the moon2"
"Am like the moon? WhyY
Because you are affulgent, Au
gustus. minneapolis Mail.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-21

Junior partner: "Our travelling
man ought to be punished. He told
one of our customers in Albany that
| am an ignorant fool" Senior Part.
ner: 81 shall speak to him without
fail and insist that no more office Sc.
crets be divulged." Boston Beacon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-21

When Gen. Terry visits Sitting Bull
it will be a Tsrry.Bull meeting.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-21

"Who is that old duffer ?" asked
the new groceryman of the milkman,
as a well dressed man went by.
"Why, he's one of our most trusty
citizens" was the eloquent reply.
"How do you make that outY He
has been owing me bill ever since /
came here"
"That's just how We make it out y
laughed the milkman glecfully, and
the groceryman scratched his head
till he caught on.-Merchant Travel.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-21
ELY'S ~a-a>~n
CREAM BALM S2.AM1n H;z

Cleanses { n q
Head. Allays
inflammation,
Heals the Sores
Restores the
senses of taste
smell, hearing
a quick relief
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-21

We Invite all the good citizens of Northern
Michigan to our
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-21
WIT AND HUMOR.

Barnum has treated Jumbo just a
he has the public-stufied him.-Bur
lington Free Press.
"Boy, what is the reason you ar,
not up2" swell, father, it is so darl
yet can't see to awake up."-Ex.
A billiard ball gets of its baiz'
when it jumps the table and tries th'
floor for a run.-New Orleans Picay
une.
German photographers are nov
making photographs of lightning
They are said to be striking likeness
ness.-Ex.
Never refuse advice, my son. o.
course you have no use for it, No
body ever has. But it is very handy
to have to give to somebody else.-
Elk.
The man went to the country for q
crest and change" says the walters
got most of his change and the land.
lords the rest.-Boston Commercial
Bulletin.
Chevreul, the celebrated chemist,
it is said, eats only two light meals in
twenty-four hours and drinks nothing
but water. What an editor that man
would have made.-Free Press.
An anxious inquirer asks: "Where
would you advise me to learn how to
play the piano ?" TO the woods,
dear-to the deep, dark, damp, dank,
dangerous woods.-Boston Post.
Lady caller: 81 much prefer col
ored servants to white ones, don't you
Mrs. b. ?" Mrs. b.: "Well, really,
Mrs. r. it depends upon the color,
you know. can't endure green
ones. ."-Ex.
Chow long does this train stop for
refreshments" asked the traveller as
he entered a railroad station in Geor-
gia. at depends on how hungry de
conductah am" said the waiter
Ex.
81 aw say" languidly observed one
dude to another, 81 aw sec that some
fellah has aw invented aw mawchine
faw looking into the bwain." "Yaas,"
drawled the other, "but that don't
interwest us, dontcher know."-Nor-
ristown Herald.
Junior partner: "Our travelling
man ought to be punished. He told
one of our customers in Albany that
L am an ignorant fool" Senior Part
ner: 81 shall speak to him without
fail and insist that no more Office Sc
crets be divulged. Boston Beacon.
"Do you believe in spooks?" mo,
| can't say as l do, but I've seen
things / couldn't account for" "On
the supernatural order?' "Wcll, no,
not exactly, and still a considerable
bit that way, too. I've seen people
keep fat without any visible means of
support. Chicago Ledger.
"Uncle James," said Boston
young lady who was spending a few
days in the country, "is that chicken
by the gate Brahmin ?' "No," re-
piled Uncle James, she's Leghorn."
"Why, certainly to be sure" said the
young lady. GLOW stupid of me.
/ can see the horns on his ankles" y
Ex.
Teacher: "What are the names of
the seven days of the week ?"
"Boy: monday, Tuesday, We'd
nesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday"
Teacher: "That's only six days.
You have missed one. When does
your mother 60 to church ?"
"Boy: "When pa buys her new
hat."-Texas Siftings.
A man went into the country last
Sunday for walk. He carried his
The Red Cloud chief., 1885-05-22
AN ORDINANCE
Levying Taxes for 1886.

Levying Taxes for 1885.
Be 1t ordained. By the chairman and
and board of trustees of the village of
Red Cloud.
SEC. l That there is hereby levied
and there shall be collected upon all
real and personal property of the vii.
liage of Red Cloud, assessable the sum
Of three mills on each dollar of the
assessed valuation thereof for general
revenue purposes and shall be desig-
mated as the General Fund"
SEC. 2 That there is hereby levied
and there shall be collected upon all
property within the village of Red
Cloud, Nebraska, that is assessable the
sum Of two mills upon each dollar OF
the assessed valuation for the purpose
of opening, widening and grading all
streets andavenues and for building and
repairing bridges, c~ulverts. sewers and
for foot walks and cross walks across
streets and shall be designated as
''Street and Bridge Fund"
SEC. 3 This ordinance shall be in
full force and take effect from
and after its passage and due pubIica'
ton.
r L TINKER, Chairman.
n RICHARDS, Clerk.
The Red Cloud chief., 1885-05-22
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that the firm
Of Ormsby & Dickerson is this day dis.
solved by mutual consent. N w
DlckersCn will continue the business
at the old stand. A. T. ORMsBY,
NJ. w. DIcKERsox.
Red Cloud, Neb. May 20. 1885.
The Red Cloud chief., 1885-05-22
NOTICED

The taxpayers of the Village OF Red
Cloud are requested to pay no heed to
the warning orders of NJ. s. Ballard
pretended road overseer of pretended
road district No. 3. All the work done
in said village by the residents will be
done under the orders of trustees Of the
Village Of Red Cloud.
BY order of the board.
l. TINKER, Chairman.
n RICHARDS, Clerk. 39w4
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-02-07
The Popular Approval

OF the now famous Syrup Of Figs as the
most efiicacious and agreeable preparation
ever offered to the world as cure for habit
ual constipation, billiausaess ldigestion
aud kindred lis, has been won by the wise
plan pursued by the California Fig Syrup
Company. knowing that any remedy truly
beneficial in its effects on the system. aud at
the same time pleasant to the taste, will
meet With a rapid sale, the company, through
its agent for Roseburg, S. Hamilton; and
Page & Diinmick of Oakland. gives away
sample bottles free of charge. Try it and
judge for yolrself. Large bottles fifty cents
or one dollar.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-02-07
Administrator Sale.

NJ Office Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT TIE IN
IN signe Administrator oi.She Esttte OF cynthia
A. ApFleg4.e, deceased By oraeF Of tie Cognty Court
lst clay OF December ls3i Volume T. pages 53 and
81 Probate order book, viii sell public sale
Gu Monday arca l0th 1859, at O'Clock in the afser-
moon the premises for cash IN hand the following
described premises and real property belonging 10
sad estate to-ait Beginning points chains est
OF quarter section between sections 20 and ~
fownship %, 5. q est, thence North 20 chains
thcnce North 5aA degrees i. S 2oi00 chains thence
tSerth 70 degrees Z. S5-o0 ehans, thence Soatii
1, degrees 4. chains, thence South 20 chains thenle
est Il 9iI01 chains to place of beginning aad all
beiig i'll Douglas county, oregon and containing AZ
- loo Acres together wish the apurteaanees there
unto belonging Dated Roseburg, OREGON, January
Bliss, 1885, ID. w. aPpLEGaI1E., Administrators.
.Iaav. 3ist o..
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-02-07
LOCAL ITEMS.
NcWs scarce

/ News scarce.
Isoads are muddy.
Many new subscribers.
Old-fashioned Oregon weather.
The Legislature is grinding away.
Our Chief is still in the Willamette
The masquerade was grand success.
Washington's birthday approacheth.
Don't forget the 4th Of March celebration
Valentines at Laagenberg to suit any case
Hon. 4. F. Brown Of Oakland is in this
city.
The Ashland WOODEN mills have started
up again.
The Social Club dance will occur st. Val
entine's day.
1885 is getting down to business, one
month gone already.
Correspondence should reach Us by We'd
nesaay night to insure insertion.
When in town drop into the Review Office
and give US the news of your section.
When you want your pape stopped do so
like an honest man and pay up your arrears
A government building is spoken of a
among the things that will be a. Roseours.
The flagstaff is now on the ground and will
be finished for the 4th OF March celebration.
The Medford Journal is to besstarted
by Prof McGinnis. r. G. scfoggs aban-
doning the idea of establishing q paper there.
Carlyle was not the only great man who
has suffered from dyspepsia. Our "cotenl'
seems to be affl cted equally as mush to judge
by his petty growing.
Senator Dolph's measures regarding tie
salesof timber lands has been justly rebuked
by the Hous of the present Legislature.
The vote to memoralize Congress not to
pass said ILLS being forty-eIght to eleven.
1t is seldom thata senator is SO heavily set
down on BY the Legislature of his own state.
The bills referred to would throw al the
tinber. lands on the market tohe secured b.
monopolists.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-02-07
Itaems From Yoncolla.

r. A. Booth is doing general lum-
bering business.
The town has remained quiet since
the Presidential election.
Orator Dowell IS erecting some
buildings on his farm in the valley.
Mrs Booth ef Wilbur has been visit
ing her son Robert for several days
John Nagenor who mysteriously
disappeared some two years ago is re-
ported to be in Washington Territory
Perry Burt, Justice of the Peace,
postmaster, railroad, agent, Telegraph
operator and express agent, has neat
and comlnodious office
G. E. Tracy holds forth at his old
stand assisted BY his grandson c. n.
Tracy as clerk, ever ready to attend to
the wants of his numerous. customers
Messers Cartwright and Thorp, sue
cessors to Booth Bros. il general mer-
cdandiss business ale ever ready to
make trade and take thsir percentage
Farmers are busy putting in grain
the prospects Of a bly harvest arc ft-
tering. Notwithstanding the low
price Of grain large acreage will be
soa-n.
The school district is without 4
school house and minus teacher
Education is at a standstill q re
formation is looked for in this direct
tion soon.
Tbs roads IN this district are IN bad
condition, having been Without a sup
ervisor for the last year. The parties
appointed by the county court belong
ing TO other districts failed to qualify.
Dave Dickinson and James Brown
were out last night in search of the
tramp who stole Browns gun last week.
They overlook him Wednesday evening
at Comstoells and returned to Yoncolii
with their prisoner.
The latest event was the law suit ef
Tracy vs. Krewson Il Co. Barker u Co.
and Johnson 4 Eldensburg before his
Hon. Justice Burt. G.. Ball attorney
of Roseburs appeared for the plainti fl
The defendants failed to appear; juds-
ment was given against. them by de.
fault.
The community were thrown into al
excitement last week over the exploits
of Il tramp who has been entering
| dwelling houses IN the absense of their
occupants and taking fire arms. We'd
nesday of last week he broke into the
dwelling OF james Brown near town,
in the temporary absense Of the family
and took a Winchester A warren,
was sworn out before the Justice and the
neighbors have been securing the coan-
Try with shot guns to effect his capture.
But the festive tramp has escaped Sc
far although he has been seen in the
vicinity on several different days.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-02-07
SVrun OF FIGS.

Natures own true Laxative. Pleas
ant to the Palate, acceptable 10 the
Stomach, harmless in its nature, pain
less in It's action. Cures habitual Con
stipation, Biliousness, Indigestion and
kirdred ills. Cleanses the system,
purifes the blood, regulates the Liver
and acts on the Bowels. Breaks up
Colds, Chills and Fesers, etc. Strength.
ems the organs on which it acts. Bet
ter than bitter, nauseous Liver medl-
eines, pills, salts and dranghts Sam
pie bottles free, and large bottles fol
sale BY s. Hamilton.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-02-07
OAKLAND NEWS.
Heavy rain.

Heavy rain.
Oar energetic friend E. Fl. Pinkston
Of Dimmlck's ferry was in town several
DAYS this week.
John stearns, book keeper, for Chen
owetll, Stearns s Co. IS confined to his
room from a serious illness.
The most terrific wind Storm known
to our vicinity prevailed Sunday night.
But little damage heard from.
Mr.. ]. w Stark, EIkton's line nel-
chant, IS spending few days IN and
about Oakland among his many friends.
Rev. Iii. Parker of the Episcopal
Church, preached a most ezcelleat ser.
mon on last sabbath TO an attentive
audience.
Tie school at Old Town uader the
very capable supersisian Of Prof. Il. Z.
Thomas is enjoying much deserved
prosperity.
Cur worthy townsman and popular
Druggist DR.. 2. L. Diinmiek, was pres
ent at the birth day party given on
last Saturday at home Of bis niece Miss
Mary Cooper, daughter Of Hon. James
+ Cooper near Wilbur. He reports
having had very pleasant time.
Our friend sheriff Taylor called up
street, OF the train Monday evening,
and remaining too long gos left. The
truth is Gus has 50 many friends III
Oakland that he must have more time
than twenty minutes for hand shaking
and pleasant word which he has for al.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-02-07

Chanpagne's boarders have had some
Indian clubs made aud sixteen pound ball
cast to strengthen their muscles these lazy
days. Take hand at their sports.
A. M4clung, the '.wee Bit of lad wis
was sent to the penitsntiary for one yeal
from this county has served his time out
and returned home on Tuesdays train.
The Los Angeles fruit growers;are making
extraordinary efforts to beat the Florida peo
pie in the fruit display at New Orleans espsc
ally in the way Of fine orange aud citrus fruit
Under the present laws man can secur,
from .he government i60 acres By pre-enp
ion l60aeres nnder the homestead, and LOO
uIder the timber culture Law, making 4s(
acres in all. A bill has been introduced
into Congress, repeating all but the home
steed Law and amending that.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-02-07

SENATORIAL. The progress of the Sena-
torial contest at Salem has SO far been quite
satssactpty to US. We only regret that it
will notIso continue to The end of the chapter
However, we fully realize that this good
fortune cannot be. Tho Republicans wilt
not create vacancy in this high Office by
their own laches. They will surely elect
somebody aud a few days viii develope
much that is Important to many aspirants
Up to this time the course Of the Democratic
Legislators has been wise enough, compli.
ments have been plenty, innocent and mean
ingless. They should thus continue until
there is breas in the ranks OF the opposi-
tion aud then they should cooperate Will
the better and more sensible portion Of the
Republicans and name competent, worth,
and efficient servant. They can do TIL.
mach and shouli nat hesitate to ar in this
direction.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-02-07
u Don't Feel I.ika WORK. =

It makes no difference what business
you are engaged in: whether you are
q preacher, merchant, meeeanic, Il
lawyer or common laborer, you can't
do your work vel while you re half
sick. Thousands try to, but all in
vain. how much better to keep yonr
organs in good order by taking. Parker's
Tonic when you feel "a little cut Of
sorts, t would be money in youl
pocket. One hour of good, rejoicing
health is worth half dozen hoars full
Of langnor and pain.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-02-07
The Housewife s Fayoute.

We VIII send free for one entire
year, to every lady who sends Us al
once the names of ten married ladies,
at same address, and 2 two-cent stamps
for postage. our handsome, entertaining
and instructive Journal, devoted te
Fashions, Fancy Work, Decorating,
Cooking and Household matters
Regular price, sl.oo Send to-day,
and seenre next number. Addres, Do
MEsTIC JOURNAL, Nunda, N. Y.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-02-07
HERE AND THERE.
We solicit job work.
Business is looking up.
Some rain, but mild weather.

w Q SO1Icib Joo WORK.
Business is looking up.
Some rain, but mild weather.
McClallen has ordered fine hack
FOR his hotel.
The REVIEW is gaining in popular
faver eeery day.
Jacksonville is excited over gold
mine discovered in he, streets.
skating rink every after noon and
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday eve
nings.
BY consulting our advertising col
umns YOU will always find something
new and reliable.
The rink is sra.el by some of the
dssotees Of f.sllioa in the very latest
skating costume.
DR.. Secord, the Specialist can always
be found at the Cosmopolitan Hotel
Read his advertisement.
A frisky individual calling himself
u corndocter found his way into the
city iail Monday. Too much old rye.
If you do not believe advertising
pays try to loan $4,000 or $4,000 like
Col. Fullerton did aud .ou will lind
out
We Sere in error in stating that the
legislature had changed the time Of The
me, ting of the Circalt Court of this
county.
II Warmers Safe Cures are no bet
ter than the price he offers to pay for
advertising they would not cure a flea
Of the tooth ache.
There will be an auctian sale Of per-
sonal property at the Gilmore farm nine
miles southeast Of Roseburg, on Tues
day 10th, see bills.
The wind Sunday night blew down
seven trees across the track, south OF
here, and the passenges train was con
seouently several hours hate.
Sheriff Taylor took crazy half breed
Indian named Blaine to the asylum
this week. He may be the dark horse
in the Senatorial race, who knowsl
A legal gentleman meeting another
the other day and picking from his
shouldc, long nnt-brown hair en-
quired ssWhst divorce ease is going OF
now7"
The water pipe for Da Motsa's hatl
rooms have been laid down. The build
/ ing will soon be ready for occupancy
We hope our contemporary will make !
note of this and secure a reserved sea
Immediately.
The Donglss Independent comes t.
US this week as the Roseburg Review
and under the management Of Rev. j
r. N. Bell. It is live local pape
and promises to be representative o
Douglas CO. Lcng life and rrosperit,
to the Review. West Side.
We call attention to the card of DR.
Edward Diedrich Physician and Sur
seon and Dr. W. J. Patton Dentist
who have fitted up palors above tn
jewelry sore of I. BelfIs. Dir. Died
rich is graduate of German AM
American schools of medicine, refers t,
Prof. Maenner, of our public school
and for several years was stationed a
Omaha as Surgeon and Physician 70
| the TT. P. railroad. DR.. Patton Is
| first-class dentist and halls frosn Port
land, frcna where becomes highly recon
mended. These gentlemen intend t
!! permanently lecate with US.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-02-07
Ridila H1sal.
Roads are getting muddy.

AsSaAS - - . - e.S.Ss !
VIM. Blackwood of Canyonyille pas
sed through our little town Monday
evening on his way to II. 7. on q trip
fer his health and to visit the home Of
his childhood.
Mrs Thomas 7. Prather of Mon
tana and her brother and sister. Isaac
and Mollie Merrimon, Of Medford vis-
tied friends and relations here Monday
and Tuesday and started for Montana
Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Wn. Hacker Of Canyonsille
has been visiting relatives in our valley.
During the year 1884 there were SIX
marriages three deaths, and five LirtL.
in aeish6orhood.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-02-07
PERSONALS.

Wm. Nalkeris studying law Will
Lane and Lane.
Sam Marks, Of Canyonville is paying
Roseburg visit.
D. S. K. Baiels, Of Mgrlls creek, was
in town this week.
Castillo Ball went to Yoneolla on
legal business this week.
Sam Hendricks is quite sick at the
home Of his father in this city.
Hiss Minnie Rncale Of My,1le creek
has been visiting friends IN town this
week
J.F. Barker has bought the Fen,
ner propert, and will take possession
sooa.
Dr.. Geo. H. Flett, Of Junction, is
visiting friends and relatives ii Rose
burg this week.
". Mattinsly, the we'll known
machinery man, was in town over
Sunday.
2. 3. Ping, Of Washington CITY, was
in town on business connected with the
land Office.
Saturday our Office was iliumined by
the pleasant smiles Of Miss Bell Hanan
and Miss Inez Gilliland.
G. Y. Bogss has been completely
exonerated from the charges brought
against him and his teaehcl's certificate
will be re-issned.
Hon. T. B. Kent oe Jacksonville
was in our burg over Sunday on his
return home from Salem. Tine deals
gently with him, and his many friends
were gla d to Shake linn by tie hand
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-02-07

MEDICAL LEGIsLATIoN.-Ws print this
week correspondence on the above subject.
Certain it is that the present Legislature
should not fail to enact some laws upon this
most important subject to protect the peo-
pie from impostors and to preserSe the dig.
nifty of the medical fraternity. Our cores
pondent expresses views of his own anc
there are it appears several sides to this
question.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1885-02-07
Attention, Contractors:

SlEAfEB BIDS WILL BE RECEIVES BY TIE
- Sciaovl Clerk OF District 30. H. IoGglas c5ar9g
Oregon for builing seisoe house s1la e.isarse5
according TO plans a:,l specifications copy Nhgsi
can be seen by applying ut the County Gcsk o.iee
Or at the residence Of ts district Clerk as GIpga
Perry, Deag!as county, oregon.
Ali bids To be endorsed, Bids for Building School
Hovse."
Bids to be opened at the annual School Hseetig on
the foufta day of March, 1885, by the Boar oi Di-
fectors. Contract TO be let lowest responsible M
der The building committee reserve the rfsiss to
reiect any ali bids. By order Of the C3msauitiee
L. Z. THOMPSON, CLERK