Death of Ralph Shelley Hidden in Aberdeen Sailor Mystery
The Aberdeen born sailor Ralph Shelley aged 24, formerly of Aberdeen and now of Coquille Oregon, was identified as Charles Star the man found dead in an Aberdeen lodging house from a pistol shot. The death’s cause remains unclear but suggests possible nonself inflicted circumstances. The case links to his Bainbridge voyage and prior shipboard life.
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Sailor
Aberdeen
Eugene Shelley
Washington
Aberdeen: Herald
Charles Star
Star
Ralph Shelley
Coquille
Oregon
Shelley
Forest Morgan
Jeep
Morgan
Ralph
Bainbridge
Puget Sound
Mark Shelley
U.S
Port Townsend
Port Blakely Mill Co
Lumber Company
Mark
Northwestern
Ed Shelley
Sailors Union
Whiteside
City Council Examines Water Plan and Hose Drying Options
Monday night the council discussed water supply and cleaning the city reservoir while noting no action on financing the proposed water additions. They approved plans to build an incline drying rack on the vacant city hall lot or, if needed, drying the hose on another city lot as a fallback.
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City Council
Whittaker
Water Committee
Eastern Railroad Man's First Impressions
Cy A Cairns, general passenger agent of the Chicago & North Western Railway, praises Portland and Oregon. He notes Eastern visitors become boosters and that Oregon's momentum and progressive spirit ensure future progress and prosperity. The Portland Journal quotes his optimistic view of the region's resources and citizenry.
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Great Western
Cy A Cairns
Chicago & ‘Northwestern Railway
Portland
Oregon
Portland Journal
Inter scholastic track meet set for May 9 at Oregon
Oregon announces the third annual inter scholastic track meet on May 9 at the State University athletic field. About 40 high schools are expected to send 150 to 200 contestants with four representatives from each school funded by the Student Body. Perks include medals cups and lectures by William Hayward plus housing and meals for many entrants.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Oregon
State University Athletic
Willamette Valley
William Hayward
State University
Myrtle Point Fourth of July Celebration Funds Sought
Fourth of July Committee Readers of the Enterprise will remember the Myrtle Club decided to entertain the people of the Coquille Valley here on the Fourth. A canvassing committee will visit the town in a few days to raise funds for the largest Southern Coos celebration yet.
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Enterprise
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Club
Coquille Valley
Coos
Guerin Strong Elected Councilmen In Myrtle Point Vote
The Myrtle Point city election yielded smaller turnout than last year with 243 total votes. T D Guerin and W J Strong won council seats for three years, E A Dodge elected Recorder, J M Arrington Treasurer, and the Street Intersection Improvement Amendment failed 108 to 130.
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T. D. Guerin
J. Strong
Abe H. A. Schroeder
E. A. Dodge
J. M. Arrington
Myrtle Point
Coquille Mill and Mercantile Co Placed Under Receiver
The Coquille Mill and Mercantile Co. is in receivership after creditors moved to take control. W. D. Newton named receiver. total debt around 36000 with assets estimated 20000 to 25000. Mortgage holders include Johnson Lumber Co and Lyons estate. workmen have wage claims protected by lumber in yards. The mill may operate under receivership but outlook is bleak due to lumber market. fuel supply for Oregon Power Co remains secure.
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D. D. Pierce
Coquille Mill and Mercantile Co
Hag
Cwheni Thes
Nelson, Tron
C. T. Skeels
C. E. McCurdy
Ansen Bros
Lyons
Neas
San Francisco
D. D. Pixce
Oregon Power Co
McKenna
Pearl
Smith Mills
Herald
Lewellen and Miller Wed at Bride’s Home
Mr James L Lewellen and Mrs Elizabeth Miller were married Tuesday evening at the bride’s home with Rev E Sutton presiding. A wedding dinner followed for invited guests. The couple, well known in Enterprise, plan a northern trip after visiting relatives and first travel to Bandon by auto when roads permit.
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James L. Jewellen
Elizabeth Miller
E. Sutton
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. L. Lewellen
Enterprise
Bandon
Washington
Pacific Coast Prosperity Report in 1914 Outlook
Southern Pacific issues a condition of business report showing nationwide drought relief and strong growth on the Pacific Coast. California irrigation, grain and fruit crops, lumber shipments, and oil output rise. Oregon mining and metal industries brighten. Nevada Utah Arizona New Mexico see steady activity.
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Southern Pacific Company
Pacific Coast
Papare
Oregon
Fistor
Mevada
Utah
Arizona
New
California
Bante Clara
San Joaquin Valley
Conditii Bécramento
Valley
Mojave
Antioch
Sierra
Shasta
Nevada
All Oregon Good Roads Day Proclaimed by Governor West
Judge John F. Hall asks Myrtle Point readers to mobilize on April 25 for eight hours of public highway labor. The proclamation calls all residents to don work clothes and provide tools, with no compensation to workers, to improve state roads.
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Enterprise
John F. Hall
Coquille
Oregon
Myrtle Point
West
Myrtle Point Cow Testing Association organized at Myrtle Point
An organization named the Myrtle Point Cow Testing Association was formed after the Farmers' Union meeting led by County Agriculturist J. L. Smith. Officers are President T. M. Hermann Vice-president F. L. Lundy Secretary and treasurer B. Bartlett. About 400 cows have signed up with plans to reach 600 before work begins. a California agricultural college expert is due in a week or ten days to lead the project.
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Myrtle Point
The
Agricultural College of California
Myrtle Point Farmers Co operative Union Adds Thirty Three Members
At a Saturday meeting of the Myrtle Point Local of the Farmers Cooperative Union thirty three new members were obligated. The ladies of the organization served a fine basket dinner at noon.
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Myrtle Point
Farmers’ Co-operative Union
Willamette Glee Club gives fair show at Unique
The Willamette Glee Club performed at the Unique last Tuesday drawing a large crowd. Prof. A. T. Park and a student committee reported a net profit. The program drew mixed reactions with some calling it average and amateurish while noting it aided by the performers' first year. A later one act comic opera titled La Mascotte featured Gilky as Bettina. A banquet followed at the Mirtle Club rooms with remarks and compliments.
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Willamette Glee Club
A. T. Park
Ander
Hall
Gilky
Rah Rah
Bettina
Glee Club
Mirtle Club
Latter Day Saints Church Services Listed
Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. with preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Z R L Society holds meeting at 6 30 p.m.
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Latter Day Saints Church
Z. R. L. Society
Republican Central Committee Plans Precinct Petitions in Coquille
At a special Coos County Republican Central Committee meeting in Coquille, petitions will be sent to precincts to elect new members after the primaries. W C Chase resigned as secretary. J S Barton was named to replace him. County chairman P M Hall Lew is presided. others present included F F Allen and Capt Edwards.
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Coos County
Republican Central Committee
Coquille
W. C. Chase
J.S. Barton
P. M. Hall-Lewis
Hose
F. F. Allen
Marshfield
Capt. Edwards
Allegany
A. Kuverts
Myrtle Point
Democratic Central Committee
Coos Bay
Frustrated Friday Mass Meeting Sparks Sewer Debate
A very small crowd at a Friday mass meeting in Myrtle Point discussed sewer bond plans. Voters heard positions from Mayer Roberts Dr C Carter and J H Roberts on citywide sewer needs and funding, with opinions split on financing a system.
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Myrtle Point
Mayer Roberts
Dan Giles
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Young
Eastern
Railroad
General
Guerin
Coquille Mill & Merc. CO
Lewellen-Miller
Farmers’ Union Growing
C. Carter
J. H. Roberts
Roberts
Atock
N. P. Peterson
Benson's
Brick
Myrtle Point, Ore
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