Holstein Sire Bought For Myrtle Point Cow Herd
Messrs W F Slingsby and A R Davenport bought a registered Holstein bull calf from Dr J R Weatherbee for 150.00 in Curry County. The dam has strong fat records and the pedigree features notable sires, including King Segis. The pair plan to build a purebred herd and join the Myrtle Point Co operative Cow Testing Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W.F., Slingsby
A. R. Davenport
Catching Creek
J. R. Weatherbee
Star -Ranch
Curry’ County
Weatherbee
Portland
Star Ranch
Slingsby-Davenport
Johana Calantha
Sir Fayne
Grace Fayne
King Segis
Mr. Slingsby
J. Davenport
Trust Mother Shoes and Menswear Offer Big Values
Trust Mother promotes Buster Brown shoes for children emphasizing quality leather and durable lasts. The Myrtle Point Mercantile Company advertises men’s trousers, Mack snaw coats, shirts, and a broad clothing range priced from 2.50 to 25.00, urging readers to visit the Pike Building store for big values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Brown
Moneysworth
Pike Bldg
Myrtle Point
Robison Family Reunion of 1871 Draws 107 Members
The Robison descendants gathered at Fishtrap last Sunday for a reunion tracing from Samuel Robison born 1805 in Lancaster. Ninety attendees plus 12 babies joined four Robison sons and one daughter, Martha Averille, with regional kin from Rogue River and Corvallis. The event highlighted three generations and a boast of universal normalcy and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robison
Samuel Robison
Lacaster
Coos County
Wordsworth
Rock
Frank
Tennessee
Price Robison
George Robison
Rogue River
Martha J. Averille
Corvallis
Forest Service plan to mortgage future National Forest receipts
The Agriculture Department article argues using anticipated forest revenues to fund roads bridges and public works would spur agricultural development relieve tax burdens and aid forest protection. It notes 26 percent county receipts from timber sales and that total forest-derived funds approach $900000 annually for roads and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
National Forests
Congress
The
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
National Foresta
United States
Eighteen Year Old Wonder Defeats Geo Lambert in Local Wrestling
In a crowded Unique Theatre match last Saturday evening 18 year old Jim Wilson aka the "eighteen car old wonder" defeated Geo Lambert after twenty minutes of action. Lambert shoulder injury forced a halt but he accepted a rematch. Lambert trains for a September 11 handicap clash in Powers while Wilson heads to a match with Tony Ajax at the Bandon Athletic Club during the Moose celebration.
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Wonder
Geo. Lambert
Unique Theatre
Art Parry
Ad Huff
Parry
Innis Rose
Rose
Anderson Twins
Buster
Tiny
Jim Wilson
Portland
Bandon ‘Athletic Club
Lambert
Wilson
Lamberts
del King
Happenings Here and There Across Coos County
Port of Coos Bay hears resignation of L. J. Simpson and names C. S. Winsor to fill vacancy. Coos Douglas and Lane counties report 1914 gold and silver production totals. lumber trade cites war and shipping constraints. County officials warn motorists to slow at bridges to avoid costly damages and changes high speed crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P
Willamette-Pacific
Redfield
Oos Bay News
Coos Bay
Ational Bank of the Republic
Icago
Pacific
Atlantic Seaboard
Gulf of Mexico
Europe
Eastland
Chicago
Ngo
America
Germany
Ime Ica
J. L. Smith
Hector McPherson
Warren Construction Co
S. C. Small
Snell
Bay Park
Marshfield
Roseburg
A. Kendall
J. L. Kendall
Kendall Lumber Corporation Timber Lands
Umpqua
Eastern Railroad
Kendall Lumber Corporation
Douglas County
Guerin Returns From California Visit With Improved Parents
Jas T Guerin arrived home Tuesday from San Francisco and Oakland where he attended the fair and visited his parents Mr and Mrs G H Guerin Sr Both parents had been ailing but were much improved at his departure Glen Guerin Barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. T. Guerin
Roseburg
San Francisco
Oakland
G.h.guerin
Tax Relief Demand in Washington and Oregon Sparks Growth Push
In Washington and Oregon leaders push for lower taxes and fewer laws and regulations to spur development and attract capital, arguing current policies drive investment away and hinder growth.
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Washington
Oregon
Louvre Restaurant and Grand Theatre Burn in Coquille
Fire swept the Louvre restaurant and Grand Theatre on First Street in Coquille, destroying the Hattie Bledsoe building and damaging the adjoining Train building. Estimated losses include $6000 for the Bledsoe property and $1700 for the Moon restaurant, with the Grand Theatre's chairs and piano among the major losses. Firefighters used four streams for over two hours as Bevin the Train building was saved by brave work on the roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Coquille Herald
Hattie Bledsoe
Grand Theatre
N. Y
Bevin
Bledsoe
Po Insurance
N. U. Moon
Sr. P
Grand
Anager McKenna
Marshfield
C. W. Gardner
Kime & von Pegert
Beeson Bros
Coos County Students at University of Oregon Summer School
Coos county students Melvin T Solve and Effie M King attend the University of Oregon Summer School at Eugene. Solve studies history and psychology while King pursues psychology mathematics history and physical education. The program features equal numbers of men and women and a higher average age among male participants, with many superintendents principals and teachers seeking advanced degrees.
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Coos
University
Oregon Summer School
Schafer
Pioneer Andrew Hoover Dies in California at 73
Andrew Hoover a Coos County pioneer died at his Fruitvale home Calif at seventy three after a fall while working as a carpenter. He came to Coos county in 1875 and later lived in Douglas county before moving to California in 1891. He leaves a wife Minerva Harriett two sons James L Hoover Wilbur A Hoover five daughters and siblings Willis Hoover and Laura Robison. Funeral was at his residence with interment in Evergreen cemetery Oakland.
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Andrew Hoover
Coos County
Fruitvale
California
Norway
Douglas County
Evergreen Cemetery
Oakland
Cal
Bandon Recorder
Deer Season Opens Next Sunday in Local Area
The deer season opens next Sunday drawing plans from many local residents to visit the wilds in quest of big game.
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Wilds
Open Hunting and Angling Season Summary
Hunting and angling seasons listed include Buck deer with horns from August 15 to October 31 and silver gray squirrels from September 1 to October 31. Ducks and geese run October to December 15, rails and coots October 1 to January 15, pheasants and grouse October 1 to October 81 with county limits in Jackson and none in Coos, Josephine and Curry. Quail October 1 to 21 in four counties west of the Cascades. Doves September 1 to October 31. Trout size limits and seasons vary, with bass and other species open year-round.
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Quantary
Jackson County
Coos
Josephine
Curry
Jackson
Cascade Mountains
Deer hunting rules and season dates in Oregon province
An article outlines hunting laws and season dates for Oregon deer and pheasants. It notes unlawful acts such as hunting at night, disguising game, using dogs, or possessing more than 40 pounds of jerked venison. It also describes two district season dates and regional openings August 15 to October 31.
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Lemay
Oregon
Catcasesq Se
Union
Cascades
Dairymen's Dance Draws Large Crowd at Oaks Pavilion
From Coquille and Norway areas residents attended the second annual dairymen's association dance at the Oaks Pavilion. The Sumner orchestra provided music and prizes were awarded in the prize waltz to Miss A Curry and Mr Sylvester Jones with gifts from local donors. Second prizes went to Miss Belieu and Dutch Clinton with further donations from community businesses.
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Coquille
Norway
Oaks Pavilion
Sumner
A. Curry
Sylvester Jones
Pacific Progra
Geo. Rackleff
Belieu
Clinton
Hub
Myrtle Baths
Redmen Carnival At Langlois Attended By Dyé
E. H. Dyé attended the Redmen carnival held in Langlois last Friday and Saturday, joining other attendees for the community event.
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H.- Dyé
Langlois
Seventh Annual Coos County W C T U Convention Held at North Bend
The Seventh Annual Coos County W C T U convention met August 9 at the North Bend Presbyterian church. Delegates from Bandon Coquille Marshfield Myrtle Point and North Bend elected officers, heard talks on citizenship temperance public health and morals, and heard state president C H Marsh speak on pro prohibition laws. A luncheon was served by North Bend ladies and closing devotional and songs followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
M. Annin
Myrtle Point
McCarty
Marshfield
Fish
Bandon
Langston
Coquille
Union
Lowe
North Bend Union
Hisey Deee
Marfield
McCann
Fred Wilson
Warren
North Bend
Ieee Man Meader North Ice
Bend
Corres
Mrr
Haberly
Ording
Longston
Ella Guerin
Myrtle’ Point
Faulds
Rackleff
Brarows
Langston Read
C. H. Marsh
Glee Club
Kemp
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Proposals Sought for Myrtle Point Post Office Quarters
D E Wood, a post office inspector from Roseburg, called for proposals for quarters for the Myrtle Point office. Bids due August 25 cover five or ten year terms starting October 1 1915 and must include rent light heat water. Quarters require at least 1000 square feet and location within reasonable distance of the business center and not more than eighty rods from the railroad depot.
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D. E. Wood
Roseburg
Myrtle Point
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Curry County
Louvre
Sony
P. Peterson
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