Notable News of Myrtle Point and Surrounding Areas
Bridge briefs from Myrtle Point dated Aug 11 recount honeymoons on Big Creek and local work on Rook Creek. Fire near Eden Valley sparks hunting interest. social happenings include church services, picnics, visits, and gatherings among residents such as the Roselles, Baker, and Stockford clan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Marshfield
A. Weeks
Hooten
Brownson
Lower River
Alex Stockford
California
Alex Grishaber
H. Brown
McKinley School Plans Picnic and Entertainment
The McKinley school is preparing for a picnic and entertainment on Sunday, August 16. Bert Folsom and families and Zeno Strang families have been camping on Che Creek. Mrs E P Mast reports poor wealth this summer. Chas Heller prepares for threshing and traveled to Coquille for gasoline with Mrs Heller and Nevy. Clara Heller and William visited McKinley school Monday. Ray Hyde’s house burned last week while he was at Coquille. Walter Lawhorn and camp hands were on site.
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Bert Folsom
Zeno Strang
Che Creek
E. P. Mast
Chas. Heller
Ray Hyde
Coquille
Walter Lawhorn
Happy Motherhood and Scott's Emulsion Endorsement
An advertisement extols the happiness of motherhood and urges spouses and friends to ensure mothers receive Scott's Emulsion a natural tonic that nourishes blood nerves and energy. It claims physicians recommend the product for overworked tired women and notes availability at drug stores.
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Scott
Democratic candidate Chas J. Smith visits town
The article notes Chas J. Smith democratic candidate for governor was in town for a few days this week. Also mentions Gordon Shepherd and Charley visiting Coquille, L. F. R. Heller sending Arthur Mercen to haul a piano boiler, Elder S. P. Van Dyke and wife returning home to Newberg, and a minor house fire described as a large roof hole with scare but no major damage. The piece closes with a satirical remark on an unnamed farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hyde
Mason Wilcox
Gordon Shepherd
Charley
Coquille
L. F. R. Heller
Arthur Mercen
Chas. J. Smith
S. P. van Dyke
Newberg
Industrial Review Highlights Oregon Growth and War Impact
Hopyards hire more pickers despite urging to curb picking. W M Penrod plans a gin seng industry at Maybury on the Mt Hood line. State corporations revenue $310 613 with expenses $24 436. Watson projects $17 000 yearly. Eugene issued July permits $190 920, including $100 000 for a high school. North Bend plans a $45 000 brick apartment. Capitol highway contract in Washington county. Corvallis & Eastern ballast Albany to Hoover. more than 100 new houses in Corvallis this year. North Bend’s John Shallinger tests state butter law. Portland Railway Health Dept H E Cross in Gresham. Willamette Valley Southern rails arriving in Portland. Tillamook Public Service installs 12 000 gallon oil tank. Salmon lingering due to German war ends in Astoria. Hops may reach 50 cents amid war. Employers push to hire men without families under compensation acts. Pendleton needs fifty houses now. Bandon steamer reports fifth lumber trip from Toledo. Cottage Grove Grange opposes new labor laws. few farmers likely to vote for them.
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Industrial Review
W. M. Penrod
Maybury
Mt Hood
Watson
Eugene
Peter Logie
North Bend
Washington County
Corvallis & Eastern
Albany
Hoover
Corvallis
John Shallinger
Portland Railway, Light and Power Co
H. E. Cross
Gresham
Willamette Valley
Pendleton
Bandon
Toledo
Cottage Crewe Grange
Public Pulse column guidance for readers
Advertisers and readers are reminded that public submissions to the Enterprise must stay under 300 words and include sender name and address. The editor may reject libelous or unsuitable content and advertising will be charged at regular rates labeled adv.
Racing plans and horses tied to Myrtle Point fair
Letter outlines the proposed travel for several horses and owners to races in South America, British Columbia, New York, Salt Lake, Juarez, and Australia. It notes Teddy the old race horse may stay for the novelty race with a $20 first quarter and a $5 premium for thoroughbred status. Bert Allen signs the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Knight
Greenlaw
South America
Mary D. Hume
British Columbia
Jasper Yoakum
Rogue River
New York
Joe Green
Salt Lake
Dick Braden
Juarez
Mexico
Mr. Slagle
Australia
Percy Ward
California
Arizona
Walke
Bill Kinnicutt
Teddy
Bert Allen
City irrigation rules violators threaten water supply
The Water Committee of City Council cites irrigation regulations banning city water use for more than three days per week or more than a limited hour on any day. Violations could cut off irrigation for all residents as the supply nears limit.
Daily shuttles from Myrtle Point except Sunday
Leaves Myrtle Point every day except Sunday at 6 45 a m and departs Bandon at 1 00 p m.
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Myrtle Point
Bandon
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Marshfield Seld
Norfolk
ARROW
Hub Clothing & Shoe Co
Soja
Jon
Sjojoinja
Matle Point
Farmers’ Union
Stringtown
Manle Barklow
Roseburg
Martha Root
Mary Miller
Hall Creek
Alice Ansen
Susie Everndean
Iva Adams
Wilbur Barklow
Stella
Opal
Suingtown
Henry
Blue Feather
R. N. Lewis
U. B. Church
Brady
Parker
Coos River
W. L. Krantz
Dillard
Oregon
Krantz
Barton
Byers
Mabel Minard
James Cotton & Sons
Wm. Smith
Pleasant Hill
McKinley
W. H. Bunch
Cherry Creek
Tom Boone
Mast
The
Fair Grounds
Dora T. W. Panter
J.O. Stemmler
O. K
Coos Bay
H. M. Shaw
Irving Elk
C. W. Eliot
Oregon Agricultural College
W. T. Ramsey
Price
Benjamin Ostlind
Ore
Perlberg
A.H. Bender
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