21 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1911
Page
1
Seed beans have arrived and are being distributed as the cannery gears up. S B Etris and J E Hoopes lead planting guidance while estimates suggest 60 pounds per acre could yield around 6000 pounds of beans and $90 to $120 per acre, with stock sales funding the first season. The article also notes planned apple canning, kraut ideas, and a shift in local land use.
The Presbyterian church and manse in Bandon were destroyed by fire early Monday, totaling about 5000 dollars with insurance covering roughly a quarter. The church dates to about 19 years ago, the manse to about three years. Rebuilding plans are underway, as water scarcity and poor fire protection hindered the response.
Next Wednesday the 26th marks the founding anniversary of the Odd Fellows lodge in the country. Coos county lodges will meet at North Bend with Rebekah lodges in convention. Myrtle Point Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plan to attend the event featuring a notable gathering in the county’s history.
O J Grant longtime Coos county resident died at his South Fork home on April 10 1911 aged 74 years 7 months and 4 days Services were at the family home and cemetery lot at Neil with Rev Thos Bathlow conducting He was born in Cass county Michigan on September 6 1836 and migrated via Dupage and Rock Island to the Umpqua valley arriving September 6 1862 He settled in Coquille valley later serving as county judge three terms county commissioner three terms and justice of the peace four terms He is survived by his wife Sarah Clemenza Neil and three living children James John Zach and Glenn with others in Wyoming and Marshallfield The funeral was held at Coquille Saturday with large attendance
Genevieve Teresa Halter daughter of Mr and Mrs George Halter of Fishtrap died at home on the 10th aged 22 months and 10 days Funeral services were held at Fishtrap on the 10th Rev Thomas Barklow in charge Interment at Fairview cemetery Mrs Halter has endured multiple losses in nine years with one relative dying including her father mother sister nephew second nephew and now her daughter
J L Lowe one of Coos county's earliest pioneers and a highly respected citizen died at his daughter Mrs A D Wolcott's Marshfield home last Thursday aged 87 years 5 months and 3 days He came to Coos Bay in 1858 later moved through the Coquille Valley Port Orford and California where he was married
The school raises funds from a basketball season banquet and a piano fund to clear back bills and buy a new typewriter. The Merry Milk Maids urge support for Friday night’s event to help Debating Oratory and Athletics with Prof Park promising a strong statewide showing next year.
L M Suplee cashier of Flanagan and Bennett bank Myrtle Point underwent an appendectomy at Mercy hospital Tuesday after a difficult start. The operation was successful and he is reported to be improving. George Winchester of Marshfield is aiding at the bank during his absence.
In Scarborough Davis unite at the home of Mr and Mrs L E Brown of this city Monday evening at 8 oclock Miss Opal Davis of Remote and Marshall J Scarborough of New York were married. The ceremony was performed by Rev Thos Barklow of the Brethren church and a large group of relatives and friends shared a fine dinner and celebration.
Timothy Billings of Eden Valley married Ida Lewis at the bride’s brother D R Lewis home on Easter Sunday with Rev Thomas Barklow presiding. The couple plans to settle in Eden country after a lengthy tour.
George Brown and Miss Mary E Johnson united in marriage at the A B Brown home on Upper Catchlig Creek Thursday the 13th by Rev Thomas Barklow of this city They will reside on the Brown place.
The Eugene district M E church ministers join sub district Epworth League in Coquille for a multi day meeting. Delegates from Oregon’s southwestern coast attend a packed program featuring H S Wilkinson on The Passion Play and talks by Dr J T Abbott and Dr Wilkins with youth address Sunday evening.
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