Breezy Bits From Arago Neighborhood News
Village readers learn of social events and visits in Arago Oregon as students hold a basket social at the Roy schoolhouse raising funds. Several locals attend funerals and travels include Emily Schroeder’s return from Powers and Myrtle Point. Easter services announced at Hermann schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arago Argus
Arago
Roy School
Emily Schroeder
Kribbs
Myrtle Point
J. J. D. Carl
Norway
Claud Randleman
Jack Abbott
Gibson
Bandon
Annie Delong
Hedgt
Norway Cemetery
Abbott
Community Notes From South Fork Area
April activities include A Christensen business visit and Thara eon visit to Aunt Mary Gryder who is ill. Elton Robbins left Brit by train for outside points. A W Wittington horse was fatally injured by barbed wire. Dr Masson ordered euthanasia. Mrs Robey Schull returned from Portland. medical help did not meet expectations. Lafe Walden Irma and Leland Warner have pneumonia. J G Miller led a religious service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Fork
A. Christensen
Thara Eon
Mary Gryder
Elton Robbins
Brit
W.W. Whittington
Masson
Robey Schull
Portland
Lafe Walden
Irma
Leland Warner
J. G. Miller
Gravel Ford Showers Bring Mixed Blessings for Locals
Gravel Ford residents report welcome rainfall yet view it as uneven luck for owners. Alvin Jackson returns from Mercy Hospital much improved after two months recovering from injuries from a falling tree mishap. Myrtle Point visitors include Mr and Mrs Albert Bright Mrs Mullen and Dewit Clinton. W H Widby returns from North Bend after visiting daughter Mrs H A Hansen who remains at Mercy Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravel Ford
Ford
Alvin Jackson
Mercy Hospital
Albert Bright
Mullen
Dewit Clinton
Myrtle Point
W. H. Widby
North Bend
H. A. Hansen
Iercy Hospital
Brady
Norway
Miss Hall
McKinley
W. H. Bunch
Washington
Coffee
Baby
Maiden
Coquille
Messers
Tom
Guy
W. M. Olsen
Elk Creek
Ed Olsen
Neva Harry
James Bright
Harry Mullen
John Culbertson
Gravel Ford High School
Tom Hall
Geo. Morehouse
Bessie Mullen
Powers
Clarice -Lee
Albert Home
U. B
Waymire
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered With $100 Reward
A local advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh through bloodstream action. The sellers offer 100 dollars to anyone whose case it fails to cure and invite readers to request testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Nature
Oie
F. J. Chenet & Coo
Telede
Bela
Coos County Candidates For Local Offices and Social Notes
A series of notices show candidates seeking Republican nomination for State Representative County Assessor Sheriff and County Surveyor in Coos County with May 19 primaries. Local society items report visits, social events, and community updates from Coquille Myrtle Point and surrounding areas including church services and school closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Asacas
J. P. Beyers
Coos ‘County
Daniel Barklow
Myrtle Point
Eckley Notes Quiet Roads Spur Local Business Growth
Eckley reports firmer activity as roads dry. Mrs. Hines feeds travelers from Porterford to Powers. Hines buys Morton’s share, becoming sole owner of the Avery place. Arbor Day at Norway School featured a dinner, programs, and trees donated by students and patrons, with plans to use fruit for the school and exhibit at the county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Smith and
Armfield
Salmon Mountain
Eckley
Hines
Porterford
Powers
Morton
Mr. Hines
Mr. Morton
Avery Place
Norway School
George Washington
Hickory Jackeda
Woodrow Wilson
Minnie Lester
Industrial review: Oregon plans and projects unfold
Oregon towns report plans to mine chrome ore, build railroads, and expand industry. Projects include a 60 000 bushel grain elevator, a $200 000 timber sale to the U S government, a six mile railroad, a $100 000 equipment upgrade in Eugene, and public ownership debates. Banks cut time certificate rates to 3 percent as firms push cannery expansion and new mills.
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Salem
Holland
Sacramento
Farmer’s Union
Eagle Lumber Co
Tillamook Co
U. S
Hammond Lumber Co
iEugene
S. P. Co
Yoncolla
Bros
School. Co
Baker
Welch Block
Coquille
Ross & Curry
Conner Creek
Oregon
Portland Public Works Department
County Road
Caquille
Portland
Oaks Park
Tillamook
Hood River
Europe
James J. Hill
Astoria
Lane County
United States
W. J. Clark
Independence Enterprise
Grove Sennel
Methodiat
Hillsboro
Merrill Lumber Co
Linn Co
Gardiner
West Lake
Coos Bay
P.co
Eugene
Smith’ Mill
Cone Bay
Roseburg
McCormick
State
Wilson
Lane
Houses
Congress
Veneta
Southerlin
Everfresh Co
Arbor Day Event at Aldercrest School in San Arbor
Arbor Day program at Aldercrest School drew visitors who enjoyed the activities despite unsettled weather. Students and staff organized tree planting and patriotic readings as part of the celebration in the school yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldercrest
San
Alder Crest
Abepent
Recitation and Dialogue Program Highlights at School
A school program features recitations including The Dream Composition by Merle West Little Miss Muffet by Bertha Brown and How the Census is Taken with Miss May Johnson and Mr Mil ton Brown. Also listed are Dandelion Gypsy Dandelion Sweet Briar Rose Daisies A Boys Song My Garden and At The Railroad Crossing with multiple students named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle West
Miss Muffet
Bertha Brown
Miss May Johnson
Milton Brown
Snibert
Harley Hige
Everitt Higgins
Elbert West
Helerte
Winifred St
Whistleon Higgins
Massas
Ma Johnson
Katherine Schmit
Evert High
Reading
Orin Johnson
Sportsman
Merle
West
Myrtle Point Druggist Reports Buckthorn Syrup Benefits
Myrtle Point druggist reports customers pleased with a simple laxative mix named Kier ita containing buckthorn and glycerine. One spoonful relieves most constipation and bloating. advertised as effective for various stomach issues and even used for appendicitis without gripping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
N. G. W. Pedi
Early Days in the Myrtle Point Section
A fragmented Myrtle Point column from April 1898 notes arrivals and visits including Mrs Wilbur Barklow and Miss Bertha Prey. It mentions people traveling the Yukon to Dawson and a death removal at Chilscot and a city visit by Mrs Fannie Dixon. A patient from Portland hospital is listed for special treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckley
Claud Clark
Myrtle Point
W. C. Conner
Sy Rishar
Wilbur Barklow
Wilbur
R. W
Lake Nett
Proon
Yukon
Dawson
Chilscot
Coquille
Fannie Dixon
Mies
Bertha Prey
Piercy’ Schroeder
Norway
Rosder
Portland ‘Hospital
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William Fox
Nance O’neil
Hae
Nam Care
Aguinaldo
J. L. Laird
S. H. Croy Or
Herman
Joe Mast
Milton
Culver
Bridge
Edler
Thomas Barklow
Hermann School House
Barklow
Edwin Schroeder
Livingston
T. Moon
G. L. Hall
Hermann School
John “Whobrey
Paul Breuer
Tion Surveyor
Alf. Johnson Jr
S. E. Henderson
R.E. Baker
Mary ‘Lund
Industrial Review
TAY
Wiper
Ai ‘Aircon
Te Indy
Cari Myrtle Point
Amd
Southern Pacific
John M. Scott
Cattle Enterprise
Marshfield
Peoples
Republican
Archie Philip
Coos Bay Country
Cool & Curry Telephone CO
Myrtle- Point Section
Thenterprise
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