Good Roads Move Gains Momentum Across Pacific States
Oregon Washington and California delegates met in Medford for a Tri-State Good Roads convention to plan highway improvements. Officials led by J H Baxter and others will appoint permanent committees this month. Major projects include Columbia highway work in Hood River and Columbia counties, Cr ook county McKenzie pass improvements, Lake County Central Oregon highway signage, and school fund apportionment totaling 373490.95 with Multnomah receiving 91883.95.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Washington
California
Medford
J. H. Baxter
San Francisco
W. S. Worden
Klamath S*alls
J. H. Albert
Salem
Walter Coggeshall
Eureka
Cal
Godfrey Wilson
Tacoma
Wash
Jackson County
Hood River
Columbia County
Tide Creek
Multnomah
Columbia City
St. Helens
Warren
Crook County
McKenzie Pass
Lake County
Sutherlin
Real Estate Transfers in Coos County July 1914
Transfers filed at the Title Guaranty and Abstract Co offices Marshfield and Coquille City Oregon record parcels in Marshfield North Bend and East Marshfield. Names include David E Johnson Mary Smedberg Paul Betty Henry Sengstacken Lars Petersen Michael Kunkel and Merchant Land Co among others. Public records show W D ownership changes in sections 9 20 and blocks Sengstacken additions Idaho addition and Sengstacken subdivisions.
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Title Guarantee & Abstract Company
Marshfield and
Coquille City
Oregon
J. O. Stemmler
Myrtle Point
David E. Johnson
John Obermeir
W. D
Township
W. M. Mary Smedberg
Lambertus Frederik Heup
Sengstacken
Marshfield
W. E. Butler
Lars Petersen
East Marshfield
Michael Kunkel
Et Ux
A. Manacka
Idaho
North Bend
Merchant Land Co
Geo. Ayre
Religious Debate Between Clergy Opens In Marshfield
The controversy between Elder C. E. Crumley of the Latter Day Saints and Prof. D. C. Kellems of the Christian church began after a late arrival delayed by auto trouble. Moderators Rev. T. B. McDonald and Elder C. A. Barmore preside as crowds fill the Christian church as the first proposition asks if the Book of Mormon is of divine origin. The discussion continues with alternate nights led by Sehlbrede and Phelan and runs through August 14.
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C. E. Crumley
Latter Day Saints Church
D. C. Kellems
Christian Church
Kellems
Curry County
T. B. McDonald
C. A. Barmore
Crumley
C. A. Sehlbrede
Marshfield
P L. Phelan
Local notices and social updates from Coos county
Several residents report travel and visits including E Straw seeking work in Marshfield and Miss Sylvia Rackleff visiting Florence. Prolific more: Mrs N Hatcher returns to Coquille from relatives, Prof C A Davidson back from San Francisco, and Rev J N R Bell active with Masons visiting Coos County towns. Farmers Union to host open meeting and basket dinner August 22 in Adams Building.
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E. Straw
Marshfield
Sylvia Rackleff
Florence
Farmers’ Union
Adams Building
Johnnie Black
Portland
Frank Spencer
Frank
Roseourg
S. E. Decker
Ashland
S. P. van Dyke
Bandon
J. N. R. Bell
Corvallis
Coos County
Masonic Lodge
Bell
Oregon Grand Lodge of Masons
Coquille
Shriners
Myrtle Point
War Threatens All Europe as Mobilizations Rise
Synopsis of early 20th century dispatches shows Germany and Austria declaring war and invading Belgium. Britain demands Belgian neutrality and mobilizes. France battles border incursions. United States remains neutral while preparing aid to Europe. Serbia defends territory as Austrians push toward Semendria with heavy losses.
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Europe
Asia
Austria
Germany
Mars-la-Tour
Belgium
Verviers
Liege
Gemmenieh
Belgian Congo
Bonn
Algiers
France
Luneville
England
Great Britain
John Burns
Viscount Morley
London
House of Commons
Asquith
Auto collision on Maple and Fourth ends with repairs
Sunday afternoon crash at Fourth and Maple near Laird Stage Barn involved Henry Hermann and Dr. Endicott. Hermann admitted fault for being on the wrong side. Endicott’s car sustained minor damage, Hermann’s suffered a bent axle and rear steering damage, no injuries.
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Henry Hermann
Endicott
Bandon
Fourth
Maple Streets
Laird Stage Barn
Hermann
Maple
Farmers' Store Ad Lists Soaps and Coffee Prices
The Farmers' Store advertises 6 bars of Chrystal White, White Bear and Santa Claus soap for 25 cents. 7 bars of Top Notch soap for 25 cents. and 35 cents coffee at 30 cents per any quantity. Families of Schroeder, Bender, and Carl travel for Port Orford and Agate Carnival in Oregon.
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H. A. Schroeder
A. H. Bender
A I. Schroeder
Norway
J. D. Carl
Arago
Port Orford
Agate
M. H. Johnson
J. C. Dean
Sam Johnson
Harve Johnson
North Yakima
Washington
Delightful Camping Trip to Lost Creek Canyon
The Enterprise relays a lively account from participants Messrs. Wm. Smith Gravel Ford Edwin Abernathy Wm Miller Jerry Kingsley David Crowley Joe Harry Brewster Valley Robert Swanton Ed Bolt Marshfield and Misses Eva Laird Brewster Valley Emma Kennedy Norway Lila Eunice Smith Gravel Ford Fay Metz Roseburg. They left Brewster Valley early Saturday morning for Lost Creek Canyon for a pleasurable outing.
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Messrs
Wm. Smith
Gravel Ford
Edwin Abernathy
Wm Miller
Jerry Kingsley
David Crowley
Joe Harry
Brewster Valley
Robert Swanton
Bolt
Marshfield
Eva Laird
Emma Kennedy
Norway
Lila and
Eunice Smith
Fay Metz
Roseburg
Creek Trip To Falls Ends In Jolly Rural Adventure
A party visiting the Creek canyon reached the falls and Cave of the Winds after a long journey. They camped above the falls and faced yellow jackets. Dave rescued a fallen lady from the water and aided the group during a storm while Joe taught the crowd to shoot a Wampus. The group returned Monday wishing for longer stay.
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Joe
Cork
Miss Ellen E Fox to Speak on Alcohol and the Body
Ashland speaker Miss Ellen E Fox will lecture on The Physiological Effect of Alcohol Upon the Human Body at 3 pm Sunday August 9 at the M E Church. Admission is free. Fox is endorsed by the Jackson County Union of the WCTU and is noted for her physiology credentials from Southern Oregon State Normal School.
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Ellen E Fox
Ashland
Oregon
Miss Fox
M. E Church
New York Press on Wilson and Mexico
The piece lauds President Wilson for guiding Mexico to constitutional government after Huerta’s resignation. It credits Wilson with preventing recognition of usurpers and upholding moral diplomacy, noting peaceful victory through reason and conscience rather than war, marking a new era for both Mexico and the United States.
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Huerta
Tis
Francisco Carbajal
Mexico City
Villa
Ibuerta
Republic
Niagara Falls
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Mexico
New York Times
United States
Wilson
Aduamantine
New York World
M E Ladies Aid Social at Lundys Hall This Saturday
The M E Ladies Aid invites the public to a social at Lundys Hall on the evening of Saturday August 16. Admission is free and a 10c lunch will follow the entertainment. A dinner is planned for election day in November with further announcements to come later.
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M E
Lundy's Hall
Auyrust
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