River and Marker Improvements in Cove County
The report by Capt Langfitt of the U S Engineer Department outlines river and harbor works for Oregon and Washington. It notes eight feet at low tide on the Coquille bar with two jetties, completed south jetty at 2700 feet and north jetty partial completion, creating a 7 to 13 foot channel at mean low tide. Estimated additional costs for seaward extension and further dredging at Coquille City to Myre de Point, along with improvements to Comm Bay entrance, are proposed for 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langfitt
U & Engineer Department
Oregon
Washington
Cove County
Coquille
Nord Bey
Coquille City
Myre de Point
Comm Bay
North Getty
Port Orford News Roundup Highlights Fire Losses and Local Terms
Local notes report a fire at R D Hume’s Wedderburn ranch house destroying the building and personal effects. A man identified as Anboo was found on the beach near Battle Rock, while mutton sheep purchases by Huot of Ashland near 2000 head are set to ship from Port Orford aboard the Arcata. Additional items include a hospital stay for Dr Toye, a San Francisco trip for Evang and police actions following a tire alarm at the Central Hut burning out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huot
Ashland
Oregon
Port Orford
Arcata
Anboo
Battle Rock
Charles Strahan
R D Hume
Wedderburn
Hume
Grafts and caution in everyday life
An editorial excerpt warns on being cautious without seeming suspicious as neighbors contend with faults. It cites line items about paying $700 yearly for chewing gum and questions about family daughters. A Georgia editor reports a burglary, possession of $6 and a new hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Weight Gains and Health Claims In Popular Tonics
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and other remedies as restoring strength and weight for women. It cites weight gains from 135 to 175 pounds, testimonials about improved health, and claims of curing female weakness and related ailments. It also mentions medical books and abstract services offered by Dr. R. V. Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ple
Pierce
Wore
Notice for Publicaton Timber Lands Roseburg Oregon 1878
Public notice in Roseburg Oregon under the June 3 1878 timber act extends to California Oregon Nevada and Washington Territory. Elisha N Smith of Meartle Point seeks proof to show land valuable for timber rather than agriculture and to establish timber claims before August 13 1878. Witnesses Herbert N Hampton Sehnouor Wilbur Hoeveo and Edwant Carter will appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirber Lasse
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
California
Nevada
Washington Territory
Elisha N Smith Meartle
Cone
Godin
Haymier
Rees
Trowoh
Augus
Herbert N Hampton
Fenext Sehnouor
Wilbur Hoeveo
Edwant Carter
Meurtle
Notable Final Account Filed for Koukant Estate
Executors Thomas Juba Rookand and James Henry Raskant filed the final account in Cooscoun County Court Oregon. The hearing date is set for September, with notice to interested parties and orders to settle claims and distribute assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Juba Rookand
James Henry Raskant
Koukant
Deveasmt
Cooscoun
Oregon
Nahi Ceanet
Jouy Kock
Janus Hieyny
General Directory Federal State Officials and County Officers
A dated listing of federal offices with William McKinley as President and John Hay as Secretary of State, plus state and county officers including governors, judges, sheriffs, clerks, surveyors, and commissioners. Court schedules note the County Court meets the first Monday in January, April, July, and September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
John Hay
Joman J. Gage
Treasury
Root
E. A. Hitchcork
Interior
John D Ling
Navy
J.P. Wilson
Agriculture
John W. Girigge
C.F Smith
Melville W. Fuller
John H Mitchel
Sinep
Land Office
Roberlrg
H Booth
Bridges
Post Office Directory Listing With Hours and Offices
Directory notes office hours during weekdays and Sundays with multiple locations. Mentions post offices including Myrtle Portland Roseburg Port Orford Fairview Eckley Bandon Rea ral and Benner Pasi cater with varied opening times and holiday adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebure
Ally Sinter -Root
Bandon
Port Orford
Fairview
Eckley
Notice of Timber Land Entry Public Notice West Oregon
Public notice lists Frank W Roach of Roseburg Oregon filing sworn statement No 1147 under the timber land act seeking land in Township 20S Range VW West. He will prove land value for timber over agricultural use before the Register and Receiver in Roseburg on September 27 1911. Witnesses named. adverse claimants must file by that date. Also notice of final account for Peter Stahl guardian in Coeur County Oregon hearing set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
California
Nevada
Washington Territory
Frank W Roach
Dougas
Seaton
Horebuns
Greman
Frank ES Alley
John Ffeifvens
Roseton
Koon South
Mertle Point
Oregon Bay
JT Mkinnes
Timber Land
United States Land Office
Roseborn
Act of Congress
Jones IM
Oregona
Serata
Rosebure
Orecon
St. Ih
Frank Gorman
Jobe Givens
Ruseebuege
Merde Bat
Lefiec
Cald
JT Busrmons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Port Orford Tribune
Toye
Folwards
Poller
San Frome
T. Weednesday
Compmuton
Huta
Popera
Frank E. Alley
General Directory
Coun County
T M Dimmick
JL. Harlowker
Stephen Gallier Sherif
Blazard
Lawrence Asnexeor
Bunch
KC Deaent
Donald Melatoshi
Cathcart
W Horsfal
Oroner
Post Office Directory
Acrirne
Loita
Kusebure Oregon
Ifur
Tengereape
Califurata
Wastheton
Ange Auwinst
Itv
Timbharor Mane
Claris
Vanes
Rookeanl
Petre
Osteria
Ava
Myrtle Point Ae
Burkberts
Jane
Roberds
Pierce’s
Chamberlain's
Ayers’ & Hood
Inda
Paine
Lydia Pinkam
Karls
Weeny Reepestinly
S. L. Roserps
E. A. Page
Lin
Vbilelie
Hermann Biyex
First Street
W. H. Cora
Myrtle Point
Billiar and Pool
Danterin
Steen
Urtober Am
Timber
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