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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
6
Three hundred fifty students at the Presidio reserve officers training camp were dismissed yesterday. Notices to return government property will be accepted by 300 more today. The camp ends its three month term early next week as war mobilization continues.
Eugene Crostwaith and G A Larson visited from Marshfield and Bandon respectively while others like J W Leggett and J J Stanley traveled to Marshfield for medical and legal matters. Livestock moves include a registered Durham heifer from Petaluma and Roy Garrett shipping sheep and hogs to Marshfield. Several couples plan auto tours through northern California and the Willamette Valley with Seattle as a far northern destination.
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that works through the blood to treat catarrh and mucous surfaces. The producers promise $100 to anyone it fails to cure and invite readers to request testimonials at F J Aene y & Co in Toledo.
A son is recommended by Mr Ward as a potential buyer for land at a price not exceeding eleven cents per acre. The note emphasizes frugal pricing and careful selection in the transaction.
Short notes from Myrtle Point section covering local events. Readers learn about school happenings, club meetings, garden shows, and weather briefings with concise updates and friendly tone.
Conrad Hammerlof, one of Gravel Ford’s oldest settlers, died August 3 and was buried August 5 at Gravel Ford cemetery. Survived by his wife two daughters twelve grandchildren and many friends. Visitors report brisk bridge work, new logging camps, and several residents traveling between Coos Bay Coquille Oregon City and Marshfield. Rev George McDonald will preach August 28 24 25 and 26 at the U B church to all.
Aug 7 updates from the South Fork note visits and arrivals. Mrs Remington, daughter of Newt Livingstone, came with her son to visit her father. Willie Whittington returned from Sonoma County with his family. A daughter was welcomed into the Erwin Nelson family. Gracie Whittington and her mother visited from Coquillé. Mrs Dave McNair hosted 29 ladies for Presbyterian Ladies Aid. Mrs Aaron Crutchfield spent a week visiting old friends near Bandon. Nellie Bender and her son Chester with wife from Portland visited relatives.
Mrs. C. K. Mast and Mrs. Slagel were visitors at the Harmon home Tuesday. Mrs. Laswell visited friends before leaving for Roseburg. Henry Hervey and George Morehouse families visited the Wm. Hall home near Gravel Gord. John Sumerlin visited Myrtle Point. Gordon Shepard family spent Sunday with A. C. Sumerlin. J. W. Mast of Bandon visited Webb Mast. Wedding bells seem near. S. D. Clark traveled to Myrtle Point to meet his mother after 20 years. Mrs. Clark is sister of D. W. Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy Baker of Bandon visiting here. Sir Clark and family visited Cleve Sumerlin. Lukins crew building Dave Baker’s barn. Tom Hervey of Jackson County visiting J. C. Hervey. Webb Mast and Misses Ina and Lena Sumerlin were Myrtle Point visitors. Mrs. C. O. King visited Elmer King’s family.
Arago residents report Mr and Mrs J Henry Schroeder Mrs DeLong Mrs Emily Schroeder and Leslie Schroeder left early Sunday for a coast trip likely extending to Shasta Valley California lasting about a week. Caley Robison will care for the Arago Store during Mrs DeLong's absence. Mrs J D Carl has been ill. A group including Stanley Halter David Root Jacob Moomaw Bernice Robison and Gladys Meyers motored to Bandon with Jess Clinton as chauffeur. Mrs J S Root and daughter Delaris joined from Montague Calif for a visit, accompanied by John Mumford. Mrs Walter Farrier has been visiting relatives in Bandon.
E. B. Barber and family have come back to Forest Grove after serving as superintendent for W. K. Newell at Seghers for years. Mr. Newell traded his farm and 96 head of registered cattle to Mr. Olsen in exchange for the Serene apartments in Portland.
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