Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1886-01-22
OAKLAND ACADEMY.


Occupying commading position on the
crown of a gentle emincncc, combining all
that one could desire in a location whether
viewed in a sanitary way or an festhetical light
or yet for its retirement as favorable 10 rapid
advancement stands Oakland Academy sol
idly built two story structure. The grounds
cover an entire block and are ornamented with
shade trees. The cupola contains fine toned
bell, the rooms are large well lighted and airy,
furnished with single patent seats, black
boards, maps, charts, globe, chandelier, pic
lures etc. which render the surroundings at
tractive as well as useful.
Three literary societies are maintained.
The Philomathian made up or both sexes
meeting fort nightly and open to the public;
the Newtonian composed of young men, and
the Vitonian of young ladies, holding private
meetings weekly for mutual Improvements in
elocution, composition and debate.
The present Principal took charge of the
school in Sept. 1879 occupying then the old
chool-building. This school outgrowing its
former accommodations, meeting of the
citizens was held March 1880, at which an
organization was formed termed the Oakland
Academy Association. The purpose of the
Association was the building Of an Academy
which was completed the following August.
Under Prof. Russell the school has steadily
increased from a membship of twenty seven 10
the present attendance of more than one hun
dred. Twelve per cent Of the present num-
Der Of students are training in Normal class
preparatory 10 teaching the coming season.
The pupils in the Art department. have been
distinguished for rapid progress and beauty
and neatness of work. In the musical depart
ment the aim is to combine theory with prac-
tice. SO as to enable the pupil to perform with
taste and understanding. A Decker Piano
and Patterson Organ are provided for their
use.
Latin, French, and German Languages are
taught t-Besides the daily recitations, one
evening in each week is devoted to a French
reading, for the further benefit OF the French
class.
Spring session begins March 1856.
George T. Russell, L. L. B.
Principal.
DIR. II. LITTLE DENTIST.
Office over f. G.. Young & Cos. store.
DIR. Little located here in October 1881 and
has proved himself TO be a frst-class work
man, has given general satisfaction and is do
ing good business.
DIR. s. K. RAYMOND DENTIST
Office over w. II. Younc's grocery store.
DIR. Raymond has lately locate here and is
too well known throughout the county to need
any special mention here. He is a good
workman, of which his patrons can attest.
PRINTING OFFICE.
Over w. II. Young's grocery store. This
Office is owned and conducted by Milton II.
Tower who is prepared to do irst-class job
work in that line. Tower is 4 young man
has just started in business, is energetic and
will yet make his mark as successful business
man.
FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOP.
Crouch Bros. proprietors. The Crouch
Bros. commenced business here in 1884 and
have done some good work in that line. In
connection with that business they have a
planning mill tnrning lathe and blacksmith
shop. Taking all together they are prepared
to do almost any kind OF job work.
RUDOLPH ABRAHAM.
The brick corner formerly occupied by
Chenoweth, Stearns & Co. is now owned by
A. c. Young. 1t is now nnder lease TO Ru
dolph Abraham who intends engaging in the
general merchandise business there about
March the rst, 1886.
WELLS FARGO & cos. OFFICE.
Is located in E. G. Youngs 8 Co. store, ].
II. Shupe the present agent has been acting
in that capacity since 1885,
DR.. E. J. PAGE.
Physician and surgeon. a graduate of the
Louisville Medical College in 1874 and the
Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia in
1883, and also holds a life membership in the
Jefferson Medical College Alumni Association.
DIR. Page first commenced practice in this
place in 1877 since which time, with the ex-
ception Of a course of lectures taken at the
Jefferson Medical College, he has been in con-
tinual practice with unusual success. He
makes specially of surgery and has performed
numerous surgical operations with the most
satisfactory results.
c. p. HOUSTON.
The lightning manipulation and freight agent
at the o. & c. r. r. office at this place is a
young man possessing all the qualifications to
TO make just what he is--a frst-class agent.
lie is one the best operators on the line, and
is always found attending to the business en-
trusted to his care.
All the different trades and businesses here
are in healthy and prosperous condition and,
as has been stated, this is the center of one of
the most prosperous and extensive agricultural
and stock raising surroundings in the state.
There is not vacant dwelling in the town,
and everything denotes thrift and prosperity.
The city councils have been steadily improv-
ing the streets, building sidewalks, and street
coverings, and the footman can now visit al