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Myrtle Point Enterprise

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1912

Page

8

Arago yard readies for brickwork as gear arrives

The Arago yard prepares to resume brick production as heavy machinery and implements arrive. The United Brothers lack a minister. Nile Miller couple welcome a new son. A surprise party at James Robison home drew about forty guests. Marion Clinton family celebrates a newborn son born August 2. Rev Mowre preached. Rev W B Smith led a week of meetings. Zimri Gregory dies at Fat Elk. funeral set for 2:00 p.m. Monday with Rev W B Smith. H L Stevens and G Henniger plan a trip to Corvallis Alsea.

Arago United Brothers Nile Miller Upper Fishtrap James Robison Fishtrap Marion Clinton Mowre M. E. Church South W. B. Smith Zimri Gregory Fat Elk H. L. Stevens Aid George Henniger Corvallis Alsea

Camp Meeting In Bennett's Grove Draws Local Attenders

A U B church camp meeting began last Sunday in Bennett's Grove with Dr. Parker as speaker and singer. Locals note visiting Grandma Henniger and Miss Smith from Coos River. Jas Hobson reports good hay baler work. births and recoveries adjust community life.

U. B. Church Bennett's Grove Parker Miss Smith Coos River Ie Jas. Hobson Jackson Marsh

Rural Remarks Highlight Local Visits and Moves

Rural remarks note J. D. Hayes and Barbara Doak visiting, E. E. Farber taking charge of the Wagner place with the Wagners moving to Myrtle Point. Grandma Hayes and Thos Hayes plan a Los Angeles trip for cancer treatment, wishing her well. O. W. Morris and Harvey Gant return from surveying, glad to be back in Coos where rattlesnakes and scorpions are absent.

J. D. Hayes Barbara Doak E. E. Farber Wagner Place Coos

Weat Myrtle Point Whirl

Dan Root traveled from Bandon Sun day and worked for Dan Barklow. Bill Whobrey returned Friday from six months in the Willamette Valley. E. J. Michael and family visited the Hall on the North Fork Sunday. Rev. Thos Barklow and wife with others visited the Wilbur Barklow home Sunday. Mrs Florence Root attending the institute at Bandon this week. J F Stevens now carries mail on Weasley Barklow's route.

Myrtle Point Dan Root Bandon Sunday Dan Barklow Bill Whobrey Willamette Valley E. J. Michael Tom Hall North Fork Thos. Barklow Fannie Dixon J. C. Brown H. K. Root Louie '‘Ansen J. F. Stevens Wilbur Barklow Florence Root Bandon Weasley Barklow Ann Observer

Lee Lore and Local Happenings in Silver Bell

The Brethren church pastor Rev. Chas Barklow conducted services at Lee last Sunday. Abbie Elwood of Coquille visited with Bessie Briggs. A farm accident occurred on Shuck hill when a cream wagon overturned after being struck, suspected to involve the driver. Wm Harmon and Jota Sumerlin visited Myrtle Point on Tuesday. Claude Endicott and Leland Matthews attended a Laswell home party. Fred Mast delivered a ton of Cascara bark to Coquille. Sylvia Davis of Marshfield visited Mrs. Albert Maiden at Middle Creek. A Lee farmer warned his family hogs may raid the potato patch today due to mischief thoughts.

Chas. Barklow the Brethren Church Lee Abbie Elwood Coquille Bessie Briggs Shuck Hill Wm. Harmon Jota Sumerlin Myrtle Point Claude Endicott Leland Matthews Norway Laswell Fred Mast

Ansen Bros Obtain Yard Engine for Coquille Yard

Coquille Herald notes Ansen Bros purchased a powerful yarding engine for their logging camp near the city. M. P. Long, manager of the Q K creamery, returns from California with his bride and is now at James Laird place. C. L. Nosler accepts nightwatch at Randolph Lumber mill and moves down river with family. Coquille mill has a receiver. operations continue and an orderly adjustment is anticipated. Mrs Wm Candlin and Wmi Dee depart for Portland. Dee heads to St Louis. Candlin to accompany husband on return trip. Port Orford Tribune reports Mrs Amos Johnston returned from a visit with her parents.

Coquille Herald Ansen Bros M. P. Long Q. K. Creamery California James Laird C. L. Nosler Randolph Lumber Company Coquille Wm. Candlin Wmi. Dee Portland

Chandler family highlights coastal improvements and courthouse matter

The Chandlers of Myrtle Point travel with sisters Rose Chandler and Mrs. H. P. Rankin of Heppner to Port Orford while Dent Clark and six men lay telephone wires from Gold Beach to Big Bend. The line to Grants Pass is planned soon, easing isolation for Rogue River settlers. Walter Clarno urges funding to finish the courthouse second story, calling it a needed, beautiful building and warning against delays.

Rogue River Illinois River Walter Clarno

Senate adopts amendment to sundry civil bill

Washington records indicate the Senate approved an amendment to the sundry civil bill on July 30. Details specify the proposed change by a named senator and outline its likely fiscal or policy impact within the broader appropriations measure.

Washington, D. C Senate

Oregon Agricultural College Opens Fall Term September 20

The Oregon Agricultural College invites prospective students to enroll as the school year opens September 20. It lists courses across agriculture, engineering, science, arts, commerce, and military studies with a free catalogue available by application to the registrar in Corvallis.

Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis Oregon

Homestead Law Interpretations by Interior Department

Interior Department guidance outlines that three-year or five-year homestead filings may proceed under either law. Entrymen with filings before June 6 1912 must finalize proof under the three-year law unless they opt to use the old law by October 4. Cultivation rule requires showing at least one sixteenth cultivation each year until final proof, regardless of the specific year in the homestead period.

Rivay Interior Department Land Office Fisher

Shipping notice for Coquille river freight via Bandon steamer

A. F. Estabrook Co plans regular freight service from San Francisco to Bandon and Coquille river points using the steamer Bandon and the steamer Fifield. Merchants can insure prompt delivery by ordering shipments via these steamers. Bandon Warehouse Co agents, 3912 issue notices at 5c each or 6 for 25c at the Enterprise office.

Coquille River A. F. Estabrook Co Bandon San Francisco Fifield Ecio Bandon Warehouse Co N Reaeace Enterprise

Notice to Contractors for School House in Coos County

Bids will be received for construction of a school house in School District No. 34 Catching Creek Coos County Oregon until September 3 1912 at 1 p m. Work per plans on file with the District Clerk. Building to be completed by October 5 1912. Board may reject any or all bids.

Catching Creek Coos County Oregon

Notice of Timber Land Purchase Application 08119

Mabel Rush Adelsperger of Marshfield Oregon filed on June 13 1912 a sworn statement and application No 08119 to purchase timber and land in Section 14 Township 85 Range 12 West M for 680.00 appraised value timber 1320000 board feet at 50 cents per M and land 20.00. Final proof is set for October 4 1912 before United States Commissioner A K Peck at Marshfield. Anyone may protest before patent issues by filing corroborated affidavits alleging facts defeating entry.

Mabel Rush Adelsperger Adcreas Marshfield Oregon Weat, W M A. K. Peck United States Benjamin F. Jones

Notice for Publication of Land Claim in Oregon

Notice is given that Henry K. Fredenburg of Myrtle Point Oregon filed intent to make final five year proof to establish a land claim for the described parcels in Township 29 S Range 13 Willamette Meridian. The hearing will occur before United States Commissioner Edgar Dodge at Myrtle Point on August 22 1912. Witnesses are John F. Munford John S Root Louis M Assen and Russell J. Hill all of Arago.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Roseburg Oregon Hensby Henry K. Fredenburg Myrtle Point Township Weet Willamette Meridian Edgar Dodge United States Aimant John F. Munford John 3S. Root Louis M. ‘Assen Russell J. Hill Arago Benjamin F. Jones Register

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