| home Historical Newspapers chronological with keywords Roseburg Plaindealer Roseburg, OR. 1870, 72, 76. 1883 RP 1890-93 1894-pt 1, pt 2, pt 3 1895 to newspaper menu MAY 6, 1870 . . politics RP1 May 6, 1870 Coos Co.Demo. ticket. Also, before that, Demo ticket for congress, James H. Slater, Governor; L.F. Grover, Secretary of State; S. F. Chadwick, State Treasurer; [cp, Chadwick] L. Fleishner, state printer; T. Patterson, Judge. Coos County: Joint-Representative F. S. Lockhart; County Judge, J. J. Love; Sheriff, C.H. Hanscom; clerk, W. H. Jackson; Assessor, George W. Sleeper; coroner, L. Leneave [sic]; county commissioners, C.L. Hilborn, T. C. Whitted. School Supt, J. H. Schroeder; Surveyor, James Aiken. Other-RR RP1 May 6, 1870 One of the constructing cars of RR co. was blown off the track near Judge Matlock’s place, not full quote., [M. Evidently they had some sort of RR over at Rsbg that early.] [cp] Transport Srh? Locale? RP1 May 6, 1870 [lists the stock in the Merchants, Farmers, Navigation Co. [M. note: prob nothing to do with RR; must have been on a stream. ] gap JULY July 1 Lhc RP 1 July 1, 1870. History Coos Bay Company Perry Marple Baltimore Colony Hermann other-coal Luce Pershbaker mill Randolph Coos boomer [lengthy article on Perry Marple and other expeditions in Coos Co.] The Bay was first examined, we believe, in the year 1853 by a party of men under the lead of Perry B. Marple. The advantages which it offered for the lumber trade satisfied the explorers that they had secured their fortunes beyond all doubt. The discovery of very rich gold mines on the coast at Randolph, just North of the mouth of the Coquille, in the following year, led to a large immigration, which although for the most part temporary, still left many permanent residents. In 1855 Messrs. Moore and Luce commenced the erection of the saw-mill at Empire City, now owned by Mr. Luce. The Simpsons commenced their mill at North Bend in 1860. The mill of Pershbaker was built about two years ago. Marple and his company made the discovery of the Coal Banks in 1853, but it was not until 1856 that Northrup & Co. opened the first mines. This was not a success, owing partly to a want of capital, and partly to the difficulty of obtaining a market in San Francisco for the coal which was of different quality from that generally in use there. In the next year Messrs. Flanigan [1n print] and Judge Mann opened their coal mine, and having overcome all difficulties, have finally built up a prosperous business. Mr. Pershbaker about two years since reopened the old Northrup mine and is doing well. Settlements were made at the mouth of the Coquille in 1854, but the first real attempt to open the valley of the upper river for agricultural purposes was made by a German colony from Baltimore, under the lead of Dr. Hermann, which settled there in the year 1860. + skip The coal of this county is distined [sic] to become one of the leading articles of commerce on this coast. That now obtained at the banks already opened, meets with a ready sale in San Francisco, but for some reason of which the writer is not informed, it does not prove to be suitable either for steamers or for the forge. The reason may be, that these banks have been at a comparatively recent date thrown up above the level of the sea, the whole coast in this county furnishes incontestable geologic evidence of this fact. Between the bay and the coast range, however, large coal fields exist whose quality is very similar, and not inferior to the Youghigheny of Pennsylvania. These fields are as yet undeveloped and, in fact scarcely known except to a few explorers of these dense forests. The croppings are found on Coos River, on the North and Middle Forks of the Coquille, and at other places West of the Coast Range, they also appear on the east side in the same formation. + [same article says the lands are very productive, what is called the myrtle bottoms proving to be rich almost beyond belief.] And we have no hesitation in saying that when the county becomes settled by an agricultural population who are not afraid to undertake to open a farm --skip-- that Coos county will prove the most productive in the State for the number of acres under cultivation. + [cp] wagon road conditions RP2 July 1, 1870. The hands employed on the Coos Bay Wagon Road went on a strike on Monday last, and were paid off by The Company. Most of them, however, [were?] again hired and returned to their work. + July 8 entertain Interest RP2 July 8, 1870. Bartholomew's Miniature Circus performed to a small audience on last Sunday evening. The principle features of the performance was trained ponies, goats & c. [illegible] pleasing to the little folks. + Church RP2 July 8, 1870. new bishop ME South, Bishop Wightman, of Charleston S.C. will preside at approaching sessions of the Columbia, Pacific, and Los Angeles conferences; and expected in Oregon in August. July 15 Tot-Randolph. Beach mining other mining. RP2 July 15, 1870. The mines of Coos Co. not quote. gold first discovered in county 1854 just north of mouth of Coq. R. created great excitement. Miners laid out a town named Randolph; gold was very fine, really dust mixed w/black sand. Some of claims paid largely, their owners counting their week’s gold by pounds instead of ounces. But most were worked out the first year after discovery. A few of the claims wore worked for several years later. An uncertain investment as ocean could sweep it out at any time. 5 or 6 years ago the discovery of another deposit of black sand abt l mi. inland gave a new impetus to these mines. Miner by name of Hinch found it under a hill through which the stream had cut away a bed of black sand from 250 to 300 ft. width and 1 - 10 ft. depth. [lengthy article on that, and Mr. Hinch.] They say that that deposit probably extends all the way from Cape Arago to California line; same kind of deposit found S. of Coquille, and we have just been informed of a rich discovery on Floras Cr. 8 mi. still further south. This kind of mining will undoubtedly be a permanent source of wealth to this county. There are course gold placers on the head of Sixes river, which empties into the ocean, and on Johnson’s creek, a branch of the south Coquille. [last sent. +] Politics RP2 July 15, 1870. [list of official vote of state for candidates.] Coos Co. had 261 for Gov. Grover, 260 for Republican Joel Palmer. All votes vy close, within 2 votes of each others, and around 261, for each office. 1872 SEPTEMBER Sept 27 Other-RR Rpa1 Sept 27, 1872 [Articles on] O & C rr. [all tt in notes] Tot-Roseburg Rpa 1 Sept 27, 1872. Bill in legislature to incorporate Roseburg. Animal health Rpa1 Sept 27, 1872. We learn that a man named George, says the Oregonian, was attacked by a large cougar or California lion in Coos county, last week, and was killed by it. literary Joaquin saying Rpa1 Sept 27, 1872. A San Francisco paper says: "Minnie Myrtle Miller, wife of the poet, and herself a poet, who has lectured with great success in Portland, Oregon, will shortly deliver a lecture in this city, entitled "The Poet and the Man." The maxim "nothing extenuate, nor set down aught in malice" will be carefully observed, and a curious analysis of one of the most extraordinary characters of the nineteenth century will be given. Sept 29 Agric. Invention Rpa1 Sept 29, 1872. Abel George has shown us the draft of a machine to remove grubs. We are satisfied that it will do the work intended and hope that Mr. George will procure a patent for his invention. Other-RR racism other-mining (Rpa 1) Sept 29, 1872. A large number of Chinese, about two hundred in all, returned from the North Pacific Railroad to Roseburg, last Sunday. They have heretofore been engaged mining in Jackson county, for which place many of them started yesterday. Novelty-woolen grist-mill outside-Tot Rpa 1 Sept 29, 1872 The machinery for the woolen mill at the Dalles has been sold to a company for seven thousand dollars. It cost, a few years ago, in the neighborhood of fifteen thousand dollars. The building at the Dalles will be turned into a grist mill. Politics Rpa 1 Sept 29, 1872 [much politics] Politic govt Rpa 1 Sep 29, 1872 the governor's message. [includes comments on (new)] penitentiary.] politic misc-patriotism names-Horace-Greeley, Lane character? (Rpa 1 ) Sept 29, 1872. General Joseph Lane says everyone in Coos is for democrats and Greeley. [editor adds.] General Lane is totally without political aspirations, is beyond, or rather above, political temptation, and in his support of Horace Greeley is actuated by those sentiments of patriotism which should influence the action of all Democrats. OCTOBER Oct 4, 18 blacksand-mining name-Lane Rpa 1 Oct 4, 1872 a letter from Joseph Lane from Coos county black sand gold mines. Lockhart uses the chlorination process. [long descr] [M 2004.does this mean Gen Joseph Lane? Or son?] dairy items-prices outside-Tot Rpa 1 Oct 18, 1872. Butter sells at 33 cents per pound in Eugene. Novelty-brick state Rpa 1 Oct 18, 1872 A kiln of 1,100,000 brick is being burned at the Penitentiary. + Oct 25? Novelty-woolen outside-Tot Rpa 1 RP [date? or Oct 25], 1872. A woolen factory is to be erected near Lebanon. + Novelty-bricks state Rpa 1 [date? or] Oct 25, 1872 The bricks burned in the large kiln at the Penitentiary will be used for building the State Capital. + Misc-poetry Iinterest. Rpa3 Oct 25, 1872 Down the dimpled greensward dancing, Bursts a flaxen-headed bevy, Bud-lipt boys and girls advancing, Love's irregular little levy. Rows of liquid eyes in laughter, How they glimmer, how they quiver! Sparkling one another after, Like bright riples on a river. Tipsy land of rubbious faces, Flushed with joys ethereal spirit, Make your mock and sly grimaces At Love's self, and do not fear it. [sic.] Entertain Misc-circus Rpa 3 Oct 25, 1872 It will be seen by our columns that the great consolidated European New York and San Francisco circus will perform here next Tuesday. This institution has been spoken of in the highest manner by the Portland papers. It being the largest and most complete show on this coast. + Road/mail Srh-river Tots Rpa3 Oct 25, 1872 Mr. Smith has ceased to run his stage twice a week and now only goes down to Coos City on Fridays. The cause of this is owning to the fact that the little steamer Argo only makes weekly trips from Empire City to the above place. + fruit Rpa 3 Oct 25?, 1872 Jos. and H.C. Perkins will be in town on the first of next month with fine fruit and ornamental trees for sale. + School other-RR misc-word Rpa3 Oct 25, 1872 The Roseburg Academy is flourishing under the management of S. W. Rice, who has a large number of scholars. For three days after the track was laid they would take a recess whenever the locomotive whistled notwithstanding the chagrin of their teacher. + NOVEMBER Other-coal outside-Tot Rpa3 Nov 1, 1872 A writer from Astoria says: "The grades through the hills discover small seams of coal which have occasioned much desire among the citizens to have shafts sunk to a proper depth to test the probability of the town being underlaid with beds of coal. + [ct] Other-RR-haul climate Entertain-circus Rpa3 Nov 1, 1872 On Tuesday, during a pitiless storm of rain, the construction train brought to this place the tent and members of this company. [Wilson's circus.] Wilson with his usual indomitable energy proceeded to pitch his tent, scrape off the mud from the ring, and the show went on. Notwithstanding the inclement weather, the attendance was large. We have no space to describe the performance particularly but it is only necessary to say that it was the best circus ever shown by this popular manager in this place. + Nov 8, 15?, 1872 Tot Music Rpa3 Nov 8, 1872. [Empire City has a glee club.] School church Rpa 3 Nov 8 [ or?], 1872 A private school will be opened in the M. E. church, on Monday Nov. 18th. Terms next week.h health politic Rpa3 Nov 8, 1872 election, defeat of Horace Greeley. Death of Mrs. Greeley. [ct] Health RPa 4) Nov 8, 1872. Not quote. Treatment of typhoid fever: if Body can be sustained till fever gone its course, health will result. Milk is best adapted, digestible, relished by fever patients, contains all requisite material. For nourishment of entire body – nervous system especially which affected by fever. Patients will long for cooling of parched mouth. Thus by interdicting the use of water in toto throughout the fever, nourishment always can be given through fresh, cold milk. Cold beef-tea is not despised, but much less relished. Fire outside- news Rpa4 Nov 15?, 1872 a great fire in Boston conditions world Rpa4 Nov 15?, 1872 threatened famine in Ireland other-RR outside-Tot (Rpa 4) Nov 22, 1872. The depot and RR complex at Oakland [Town in Oregon] Nov 22 outside-Tot flour-mill Rpa 4 Nov 22, 1872 The McMinnville mills are shipping a large amount of flour to Portland. state-govt Rpa4 Nov 22, 1872 Governor Grover [mentioned]. Holiday govt? Rpa4 Nov 22, 1872 Thanksgiving proclamation. Other-mining locale Rpa 4 Nov 22, 1872 Bohemia mines, [descr.] Other-coal Coos-Bay-area (Rpa 4) Nov 22, 1872. The prospectus of the Newport Coal Company has recently been placed in the London money market. The Company proposes a capital of $1,000,000, half in preference shares of $50 each, for which subscriptions are invited. The object is to purchase a coal property at Coos Bay Oregon. The price to be paid is $5000,000 cash and $8000 in ordinary shares. + Tot-Roseburg roads-streets saying? Rpa4 Nov 22, 1872 Now that Roseburg is incorporated, the first duty of the Common Council is to provide for a regular grade of the streets and side-walks. By establishing the grade before the erection of permanent buildings, much expense and inconvenience will be avoided. Nothing adds so much to the appearance of a town as good streets and side walks, and fortunately for Roseburg, the situation renders it capable of being improved in this manner, at very little expense. The two main streets can be graded towards Deer Creek and the cross streets towards the river. If properly done, the streets would be in good condition both summer and winter while the sidewalks, conforming to this grade, would enable a stranger to walk about town without imminent risk to his neck. + Tot-Baker-City Rpa4 Nov 22, 1872 About fifty buildings have been erected in Baker City during the past season. Item-prices mail-postal-stamp Other-mining-indir. Rpa4 Nov 22, 1872 New postal code. Mailable matter of 3rd class, postage at rate of one cent for each two ounces or fraction thereof. Double these rates for books, samples of metals, ores, minerals, and merchandise prepaid by postage stamps. Racism Name locale Rpa 4 Nov 22, 1872 Resignation of Gen. Palmer, Indian Agent at Siletz. Nov 27, 19, 1872. Hsc Tot early-Oregon-history Lhc? Saying Rpa2 Nov 27, 1872 The old court house, which has been used for sometime past as a cabinet shop, has been removed to the lot of T. P. Sheridan [as I typed it] to be converted into a warehouse, for his increased stock. We felt like shedding tears as we saw the old building around which clustered so many memories being converted to the purpose of trade. In this building Judge Deady held the first court, and is [in print] has since been occupied by Judges Prim, Stratton, Kelsay and Thayer. These dilapidated walls have echoed back the burning words of Judge O.C. Pratt and Alexander Campbell of San Francisco, Delazon Smith, Gov. A. C. Gibbs, Geo. H. Hilliams [as typed], J. H. Mitchell, S. F. Chadwick, Rufus Malory and a host of the brilliant lawyers of this State. Here have the politicians made their most effective appeals. Our emotion prevents our continuing, we can only say: Farewell to all thy greatness." [as typed] + Novelty-woolen disaster condit misc-word outside-Tot Rpa2 Nov 29, 1872 The State of Oregon suffered a severe loss, by the burning on Saturday last of the Oregon City Woolen Mills. The fire, which is supposed to be the work of incendiaries, was discovered at about 3:20 A.M., but before a stream could be thrown on the building the flames had burst through the roof in nearly the center of the factory. It was soon evident that the building would be destroyed, and every effort was directed to save the other portions of the city, which owing to the dampness and stillness of the night, were successful. The loss is about $250,000 while the insurance was only $65,000 divided between the Imperial and Phoenix. In addition to the pecuniary loss a large number of skilled operators have been thrown out of employment just at the beginning of the winter season. The Commercial Reporter of last week gave the following account of the organization and operations of the company owning the ill fated factory: 'The Oregon City Manufacturing Company was organized in February, 1864, with a capital stock of $60,000, which in June, was increased to $100,000. The company commenced operations in July, 1865, with three sets of machinery, which have been added to till their number now reaches eight. The consumption of wool has been increasing until it is now 500,000 pounds per annum. The production is about 40,000 yards per month, consisting of cassimeres, tweeds, flannels, blankets, yarns, etc. There are about150 hands employed at an expense of over $6,000 per month. The reputation of the goods manufactured is second to none in the United States, and is considered by many competent judges to be superior. In 1869 they received the medal in the Mechanic's Institute, San Francisco, and again, in 1871 the first premium was bestowed on them for their superior make of cassimeres. Great credit is due the company for their enterprise, for in addition to their already large manufacturing business they have added another very important branch which will give large employment to a large number of hands, besides retaining large sums of money in our midst which would be sent abroad. The new branch is that of manufacturing clothing, and for that purpose they have secured the services of experienced cutters. All kinds of clothing will be manufactured. The well known reputation of the fabrics manufactured by the company is a sufficient guarantee that all clothing manufactured will be superior to the general average of the best imported. The principal owners of the mill are Jacob Brothers, Co., San Francisco; R. Jacobs, President; I. Jacobs, Vice President; W. H.Ladd, Treasurer; M. A. Stratton, secretary. + Misc Rpa4 Nov 29, 1872 Arctic explorations DECEMBER Dec 13, 20, 1872 Tot? School Rpa5 December 13, 1872 The first quarter of the Roseburg Academy closes to-day. The building is in a miserable condition and some repairs should be made before The next term begins. + [M. not clear whether first school year, or just the first term of a three term year and not advent of Academy.] Disaster? Srh Name-Mark-Twain Rpa5 Dec 20, 1872 Mark Twain helps rescue some from a shipwreck, [lengthy article.] Holiday Xmas Tot Rpa5 Dec 20, 1872 The citizens of Oakland will furnish a Christmas tree, which they feel confident will excel any other in the country. + other-mining locale Rpa5 Dec 20, 1872 name of Bohemia already associated with the mining district. Other-mining Srh locale Rpa5 Dec 20, 1872 Two and a quarter tons of "button copper" was shipped down the Columbia last Wednesday. It came from Crane & Co.'s mine at Copperopolis, Baker county. + Racism outside-locale Rpa5 Dec 20, 1872 Indian troubles in the Klamath Lake country animal pursuit-sports laws Rpa5 Dec 20, 1872 new game laws. Misc locale disaster? saying Rpa5 Dec 20, 1872 Oregon Earthquake. On last Saturday night the North Pacific coast was visited by an earthquake, the first recorded since its discovery by white men. At Portland there were two slight shocks, the first at twenty-five minutes to ten o'clock the second at half- past two. At the Clarendon Hotel, which is built upon piles and made ground, the first shock was severely felt, the walls cracked, in some of the rooms the plastering was shaken loose and the guests rushed pell-mell into the streets. On the solid ground the shocks were so little felt that some doubts were expressed as to whether it was an earthquake. The telegrams of the next day from the north and the Upper Columbia proved that it was a reality. At Victoria the shocks were quite severe, although no damage was done. At Seattle, Olympia and other places on the Sound, they were also severe. At Lewiston, Wallula, Walla Walla, Umatilla and The Dalles, on the Upper Columbia, the shock were felt, being more severe towards the east. No shocks have been reported south of Portland. The papers of that place are congratulating themselves that, at last, they can rival San Francisco in a sensation. If Mount Hood and St. Helens should conclude to go into the volcano business again the result might be more interesting than pleasant. + name Rpa5 Dec 20, 1872 General Applegate outside-news Rpa5 Dec 20, 1872 president's message. Hermann home-seekers Hsc politic name Rpa5 Dec 20, 1872 We are indebted to Hon. B. Herman, Receiver of the land office at Roseburg, for the following list of patents... Coos County - J.A. Collier.. Dec 27m 1872 Tot mail name Rpa6-8 Dec 27, 1872 A post office will be established at the residence of F. M. Bridges, at the forks of Coos river, and Mr. Bridges appointed Postmaster. It will be known as "Coos." + Paper Tot-Multi-names Rpa6-8 Dec 27, 1872. this paper has agents in Coos Co: W. H. Jackson Empire City, T. G. Own [as typed; prob = Owen], Empire City; Wm H. Harris South Coquille; Edward Fahy, Randolph; Maj. S. Duncan Marshfield. Denis Coniff, Ellensburg. Fire outside-tot Rpa6-8 Dec 27, 1872 [lengthy article:] great fire in Portland. Name home-seekers Rpa 6-8 Dec 27, 1872. Alexander Stauff took out land grant, or homestead patent fm Rsbg Land office for Coos land, not quote. Outside-Tot Novelty-woolen disaster Rpa6-8 Dec 27, 1872 We learn that the directors of the Oregon City Woolen Manufacturing Co. have signified their intention of rebuilding, although no definite action has yet been taken in this matter. + Disaster? Earthquake locale? Rpa 6-8 Dec 27, 1872 The shock of the earthquake was quite sensibly felt at Astoria, causing some to jump out of the bed and rush into the Street. The clock attached to the U.S. Coast Survey Tidal Observatory was stopped at thirty-one minutes past nine o'clock P.M. + Paper Rpa6-8 Dec 27,1872. Official Paper of Douglas, Coos and Curry Counties. [M. 2006: must mean RP is] Election natl Rpa 6-8 Dec 27, 1972 Proposed amendment to the Constitution so that people vote directly for President and Vice President has revived; to abolish electors. Not quote Earthquake locale misc-word? Rpa6-8 Dec 27, 1872 [lengthy report on effects of the earthquake] the Da1les, Warm Springs. Plastered walls ruined, crockery broken, doors slammed, and several persons made quite sick for a time. Several chimneys thrown down, a great consternation among the Indians. Novelty-woolen outside-Tot Rpa6-8 Dec 27, 1872 We learn that the Directors of the Oregon City Woolen Manufacturing Co. have signified their intention of rebuilding, although no definite action has yet been taken in the matter. + Gap 1876 OCTOBER Oct 28, 1876 i Food fish Tot-Empire Rpa6-8 Oct 28, 1876 The saloons at Empire City set out crabs on the free lunch table. + Politic Rpa6-8 Oct 28, 1876 Governor Grover. [presumably of Oregon] [but also lists a Governor Gibbs.] Name misc-word health Rpa 6-8 Oct 28, 1876 Mr. J. W. Strange is rusticating in the bright "land of pretty girls and red apples." + [M. is this Coos? ] Tot climate Rpa 6-8 Oct 28, 1875 Dora. Heavy rains and looks like winter had set in. + Health misc-word Rpa6-8 Oct 28, 1876 Beautify the complexion, and remove pimples, spots, burns, scalds, stings, chapped lips, prickly heat and all irritation of the skin by using Glenn's sulphur soap. In cases of gout and rheumatism it is also very efficacious. + Other-RR outside-Tot Rpa6-8 Oct 28, 1876 The Westside train ran off the track near Portland Tuesday. = Fruit Rpa 9 Oct 28, 1876. Mr. Collver, of Coos county, is putting up an Alden fruit dryer on his farm. + NOVEMBER Nov 4, 1876 Utility condit-attitude region-pride early-RR-dreams names misc-word- unionhood Tots Lhc Rpa9 Nov 4, 1876 [should be cp] Roseburg and Empire City were united in closer bonds of unionhood on Tuesday last by the completion of the telegraph line between these two points. Among the first telegrams that flashed along the wire were the following: Empire City, Oct. 31, 1876: To the Mayor of Roseburg: Empire City sends greeting, hoping that our towns now connected by the electric wire may soon be connected by stronger common ties. That with our near-identity of geographical location we may have a nearer commercial identity when the iron horse shall cross the barriers thrown up by nature and we shall have a common outlet to see the great highway of nations and the road to our future greatness and closer fellowship. Signed, T. C. Mackey, D. L. Watson, J. M. Siglin Roseburg, Or., Oct 31, 1876. To T. C. Mackey, D. L. Watson, J. J. Siglin, Empire City: Your communication by telegraph is gratefully received and we hail it, as you do, as the precursor of a closer union by rail. Receive our congratulations. C. Gaddis, Geo. Haines, Wm. I. Friedlander, John Rast, James Wright, City Council. + [paper-cut] politic Rpa 9 Nov 4, 1876 cut of Hayes and Wheeler on Republican ticket. County name Rpa 9 Nov 4?, 1876 S. H. Hazard, Prosecuting Attorney for this district, started for Eugene Tuesday morning. [ct] Hermann Rpa 9 Nov 4, 1876 B. Hermann returned from Coos County this week. [ct] County politic crime Rpa 9 Nov 4, 1876 A daring robbery was perpetrated wherein was $5,000 taken from Mr. Flanagan, County Treasurer of Coos county, Thursday night October 26, 1876. The burglars visited his sleeping chamber and securing the keys to his office and save [as typed; means safe], made easy work in securing the specie. Mr. Flanagan offers a reward of $1,000 for the arrest and conviction of the parties and return of the money. Srh Tot-Multi road/mail Rpa9 Nov 4, 1876. New steamer "Restless" will leave Gardiner Tuesday and Friday. Connecting with Mr. John Barker's Fast Stage Line from Oakland, at Scottsburg, and return the same day. Will also make trips up Smith River on Saturdays and Sundays. The Quickest, Best and Most Economical Route to COOS BAY. Alf. Reed. Wm. Wade. + Fish, Coq River Srh Rpa10 Nov 4, 1876. There are 2,000 seals at the mouth of the Coquille destroying valuable fish. + GAP 1883 JANUARY Jan 10, 1883 [PRE-CBR RR-hopes] Boomer Lhc (Rpa 10) Jan 20, 1883. Coos Bay Boom. We learn from the Secretary of the O.S.R.W. & T.Co. that active progress is being made towards the building of the Coos Bay railway. The entire 40,000 shares of stock representing a capital of $4,000,000, has been subscribed and stock certificates therefor issued. Messrs. Capt. Gilmore, Crane and Fry, parties interested in the building of this road, from San Francisco are now in Coos Co., looking after the interests of the company. News from the San Francisco stockholders is very decided that they mean business in this enterprise and that the work of construction will surely be commenced next summer. The flattering prospects of this road, we are informed, has already created a commotion in the coal and timber land market of Coos. The people of Douglas and Coos counties have certainly ample reasons for congratulating themselves on the future of their respective counties, as this road will develop some of the richest portions of Oregon and be the means of bringing a diversity of new industries in our yet wild region of country which is rich in coal, iron, and other valuable minerals and finest timber in Oregon. All that has been lacking heretofore to insure the growth and progress of Coos and certain parts of this county has been the means of ingress which the railroad will now provide for the country. This company ought to receive all the encouragement it is possible for the people of Coos and Douglas to give them. All obstructions or impediments of any kind tending to delay or hinder the progress of this enterprise should be removed so far as it is in the power of the people. Jealousies may arise, as is generally the case, when a new and important enterprise is to be initiated into a country. Any such efforts should be strenuously opposed by the people who will be so richly rewarded by the construction of this road as the entire population of Southern Oregon. [sic.] + = Jan 20 RP (Rpa 10) Jan 20, 1883 (a single page seems to be attached to a paper labeled Nov. 4, 1876.) Name Tot-Roseburg Rpa 10 Jan 20, 1883 T.R. Sheridan and J.P. Sheridan. Sheridan Bros. dealers in stoves and general hardware. On Jackson street. Hermann Hsc-Fullerton Organize Rpa10 Jan 20, 1883 Hon B. Hermann, past E.H.P., last Tuesday evening installed the following officers of Umpqua Chapter, No. 11, R. A. M., of Roseburg: J. C. Fullerton H P: ... [M2004 lodge: Royal Arch Masons??] Health Tot-Canyonville Misc-sayings-words Rpa 10 Jan 20, 1883. Mr. L. H. Grow, of Canyonville, gives us the following receipt for the cure of cancer: Equal parts of chloride of zinc, gold and antimony, mix with sufficient amount of flour to form a paste, and apply to the cancer occasionally until cured. + [M 2004: use of word "receipt" for recipe] Tot-Oakland harness Rpa10 Jan 20, 1883 Oakland [OR.] local. Mr. H.C. Long has a very neat and convenient harness shop in his new location, also a good stock on hand, and is prepared to entertain customers in grand style. + [M. would he be related to F Long of Coq Valley??] Name Rpa 10 Jan 20, 1883. Miss A. R. Luse [mentioned ] [M. related to Luse at CB?] Srh fish locales Rpa 10 Jan 20, 1883. The steamer Mary D. Hume, 60 hours from the Siuslaw river, arrived at San Francisco on the 3rd. She took out about 900 barrels of fish and a number of passengers, and only stopped in the river one day. (The next Roseburg Plaindealers copied are 1890-93) home 1890-93 1894-1 1894-2 1894-3 1895 to newspaper menu |