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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1914
Page
8
Bridge Briefs notes several residents traveling to and from Myrtle Point including A. O. Hooton Mrs. Bryant E. Bender R. C. Endicott and others. The item mentions local social and business visits with a short Rainbow update.
Bridge local items report Jas Everndean and Geo Crunk visiting from Rock Creek. Seven new Farmers Union members join and meet at Bridge school house. Amos Carson visits from Myrtle Point. Hiram Hatcher plans retirement to a ranch between the telephone office and Bridge store. Montgomery hatched 200 incubator chicks. Mr and Mrs H Bryant return from Myrtle visit.
N G W Perkins, a Myrtle Point druggist, reports many friends as customers rely on Adler-i-ka. The remedy, made from buckthorn bark and glycerine, is claimed to cleanse both upper and lower bowels and relieve constipation with a single dose, acting almost immediately.
Miss Millie Roselle and Miss Mary Fowler served as hello girls in the absence. Eleanor Mecum visited Wednesday from Remote. Mrs. A. F. Grishaber was a guest at the Everndean home this week. A Myrtle Point crowd attended the dance Saturday night. Bridge is described as sporty. Tommy Kennicut proudly shows a partly grown mustache. Mr. McDonald visited the QOstrader bachelor HQ last week. The Gold Dust Twins.
Mr. Sanders of Coquille visited Norway last week as the local lads grow eager for baseball with better weather. The Norway team aims to join the league this summer, showing courage for a young squad. Theodore Clinton learns of his uncle Snakie A. Rickman’s death in Portland at 27. Funeral held at Dunning & McEntree chapel. burial in Eugene. Rickman suffered from consumption. four Robin son children recover from diphtheria. Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith of Gravel Ford visited locals.
Ike Wilson moves to his homestead on the Middle Fork. Isaac Barklow lies bedridden with Ja grippe but improving. Cassie Royer returns from Fishtrap. Mrs Noah Bonewitz regains strength to go out. Mrs Ernie Wilcox visits Flora Barklow. Mrs Henry Pullen from North Bend arrives and stays with the Dan Barklow home.
A long list of political candidates for governor and representatives is reported from Oregon and nearby areas. The item notes filings in Portland Roseburg and other cities, plus related political and civic activities including a playground opening in Medford and various local notices.
G T Treadgold of the Bandon Commercial Club asks Myrtle Point Commercial Club for support on a Coos County exhibit at the 1915 San Francisco Exposition. Proposals include a separate Coos County building or prominent display in the state building, with shrubbery donations and ground space funding. A committee from county commercial bodies would oversee funds and efforts.
Editorial from the Coos Bay News recalls 1878 talks of a canal or railroad linking Coos Bay with the Coquille River. Advocates argued inland navigation of about 100 miles would boost Coos County agriculture, exports, and regional shipping, with private groups pursuing the project and local capitalists urged to finance completion.
Salvation Army captains A M Elmer and W Stolle from Portland found a 70 year old Grants Pass prospector Gilberts near Ban croft in a cabin with four feet of snow. He had eaten snow and saved a pint of honey for their return. Rescuers shared food and, with help from Ostlind and Everden, brought Gilberts to a cabin below the snow line. He expected to reach settlement within days.
The Camera Club schedules developing on Wednesday and printing on Tuesday. Graduation exercises look promising though Scrap of Paper may be replaced with a newer comedy. Dr Gilbert of the University of Oregon speaks at the Christian church Friday April 10 at 8 15 pm. Everyone invited. The Glee Club earned a financial success from the recent entertainment. Parent Teachers meeting set for Tuesday April 17 in the afternoon. Classrooms undergo changes to allow sewing period. Junior play practice has started and seventh grade debated Mexican questions opposing U S involvement. New students Sylvia Root and Ira Barklow join Miss Magness room from West Myrtle Point.
The Adventist congregation started erecting a new church house this week on Meple Street, marking a community project and place of worship expansion.
Attorney W. C. Chase, seeking the Republican nomination for county judge, mingled with crowds here last Saturday as campaign activity continued.
W T Dement returns from Coquille after county commissioners court meeting. Court schedules Monday April 20 for bond election decision related to the May 16 primary election. Mr and Mrs P A Brownell of Gardiner visit sister in law N G Pryant before continuing to California. Brownell foreman at Gardiner sawmill for four years on first ration trip in that time.
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