12 Aug 1904
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1904
Page
1
Disjointed OCR items mention Oregon State and Port activity, appendicitis statistics, voter age population notes, and various unrelated hints. The jumbled text references cars, freight engines, traffic calm, and a stray note about a church, with scattered names and numbers.
A young man of about 23 to 31 was fatally shot while hunting with a 22 caliber rifle. He and two young women were present when a cartridge was removed except one. The remaining round fired through his jaw and exited near his ear. The incident occurred as the group discussed safety and care while handling the weapon. The report notes his quiet demeanor and identifies local merchant W W Gatchell promoting hats and prices. Also announced is the 14th annual reunion of the Coos County Pioneer History Society at North Bend on the 15th.
Minutes from July meetings read and approved. A supplemental certificate dated July 35 2004 was approved. Officials reported street light contract at Harris and 5th granted. Claims allowed include Pulford 18.14 and Schroeder 84.00 for water system labor. First bond amount set at 10 000 and second at 16 000 to be delivered by October 1.
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