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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
4
Now is the time for garden seed purchase to convert eyesores into beauty spots in Myrtle Point. Readers are urged to contribute labor and funds to improve the town as a civic effort for a more attractive cityscape.
The April term jurors listed include S D Clark M M Young Prosper A P Miller Coquille J C Logan Parkersburg W S Hall Myrtle Point Ike Chandler Fairview L F Miller Dora Pat Hourahan Bandon Julius Larson Marshfield Geo Cox Bandon Herman Hillyer F A Golden Marshfield J W Briggs J H Oerding A O White E F Davenport J W Offield Coquille J W Gardiner H G Kern North Bend Lafe White Lewis Stone John Hayden F L Lowe J J Clinkenbeard W M Humbert Marshfield C A Goodman Prosper Ed Lewellen Myrtle Point M J Krantz Gravel Ford Jas Stock Sumner Free Nosler T S Evernden Bridge. There are many cases on the docket and with the Foote and Bestcott incidents to be disposed of, the term bids fair for long durations.
Robert Alexander McDonald, known to Enterprise readers, died at his parents’ home in Silverdale Washington last Saturday April 13 after a year with tuberculosis. Born November 16 1880 in Humboldt County California he moved to Myrtle Point in 1883 and lived there until seven years ago. He was survived by brothers George John Norman and sister Mrs Myrtle Rackleff.
In a Sunday practice game at the local park teams from Myrtle Point and Lee met. The locals won 11 to 1 behind strong hits from Nystrom and Lehmanowsky. After the game fans gathered at Unique theatre, where Henry Schroeder was chosen to represent Myrtle Point at today’s Coquille meeting with other towns to discuss a six team league for 1912. A Coquille vs Myrtle Point practice is set for next Sunday.
An advertisement targets older readers with Rexall Orderlies, claiming a safe effective remedy for constipation and bowel issues. It promises a personal guarantee refund if claims fail, notes candy like consumption, non diarrheal side effects, and is sold only at Perkins Drug Store The Rexall Store with three sizes 10c 25c and 50c.
The Titanic, the largest passenger liner, struck an iceberg last Sunday morning in the Atlantic and sank after collision. Reports indicate about 1500 of the 2200 aboard were lost with many feared dead.
Coos Bay ships 150 cases of surplus eggs to British Columbia as the region’s biggest export move. Each case holds 26 dozen, totaling 5400 dozen or 64800 eggs. The shipment aims to fill home product demand until Canadian supplies return this spring.
A collection of Republican campaign notices for Coos County. Lloyd Spires seeks the assessor nomination and pledges careful work if nominated and elected. George E. Peoples and Steve Gallier announce sheriff and prosecuting attorney candidacies, urging reconstruction of public trust in courts.
Inquiries invite attendance at multiple churches with Sunday school at 10:00 and services at 11:00 in several congregations. Brethren and M E Church members hold evening services, midweek prayer meetings, and junior leagues, led by pastors A J Irwin F E Scofield and W B Smith. Local business note references Lane.
Sealed bids will be received for building a barn at the Coos County Infirmary Oregon. Plans by J A Yoakam filed with the County Clerk. Bids include foundation concrete cedar blocking and entire construction. County Court may reject bids or award to non lowest bidder if in County's best interest. All bids filed with the County Clerk.
An old advertisement asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease not cured by local treatments. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, claims endorsement by top physicians, and lists F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as proprietors. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Notice sets bid deadline by May 1 1912 at 4 PM with the county clerk to receive five percent bid deposit and bidder to sign a contract with the County Court. A six day bond period follows contract award dated Coquille Oregon April 4 1916 and 23-31.
Coos County Oregon announces bids for upgrading County Road District 30 with funds on hand $2211.84. Specifications available at the County Clerk or Special Road Master office. bids due May 2 1912 at 11 A M with five percent deposit. The County Court may reject any or all bids and may award nonlowest bid. Coquille Oregon dated April 3 1912 by Special Road Master L A Lawhorn.
The county calls for bids to grade a road from the east end at the grade by W. F. Briggs to the shed at the County Infirmary on the Coquille to Fair View road. The bed must be at least 16 feet wide with ditches and culverts per specifications on file with the County Clerk. Bids due May 2, 1912 at 10 a.m. A five percent bid deposit is required. contract entry within five days or forfeit. James Watson, County Clerk.
Notice states bids to construct a County Road in Road District No. 11 must be delivered to the County Clerk's Office by 1 o'clock A M on a specified date. A fund of $3487.79 is on hand and bids will be considered for best interest of the county. Special Road Master R D No 11.
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