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Myrtle Point Enterprise

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1913

Page

8

Carnival news and local notices from neighborhood editors

Breezy Bits from Dora Doings recounts Carnival excitement and travels of locals including Mrs. Boyd visiting California relatives, hunts in Curry county, and visits by Rev. Wamire and Miss Lillie Irvine. Obituaries note Lavena Ingram's death. other items include deer hunting, business trips to Myrtle Point, and road bid notices from James Watson.

Dora Boyd California Thomas Lloyd Leatherman Bennett Swanton Frank Howe Marshfield Curry County Fay Sherdoin Wamir Myrtle Point M. J. Krantz J. N. Gearhart

Gravel Ford Notes and Local Travel Reminders

Gravel Ford residents report rentals and visits including Mr Owens renting Mr Mullen s hill property Rev Wamire returning from Corvalis and Ray Bennett coming from McKinley to store hay. Miss Bosse Briggs plans Coquille trip. Miss Edith Bunch visited McKinley with Eva Bennett. obituaries note W A Culbertson 26 died August 9 1913 with large Gravel Ford funeral August 10.

Mr. Owens Mr. Mullen Rev.Wamire Corvalis Ray Bennett McKinley J. L. Briggs Brewster Valey Ford Bosse Briggs Coquille Edith Bunch Eva Bennett

Bridge Briefs and District Notes From Coquille

Bridge is on the map and growing says Rainbow. Misses Lou and Edna Hooton return from visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. B F Hill in Coquille. Services held at Hee with sermons by Rev Swander Mrs Esson and Mrs Hunter. Large attendance and basket dinner. Sunday school last week 140. Mrs Gregson of Salem visiting Mrs Brownson Big Creek. Miss Irene Weekly home from Monmouth summer normal. Nellie Roselle to Bandon for a few days. Fowler from Coeur d Alene Idaho visiting Roselle home with son and daughter. Jesse Benhame and North Fork family visited in their new site. James Rioefard near completion on new house. Merse Hooton building fireplace in Coquille. Road traffic rising with many cars passing daily. Miss Nelie Knight of Bandon visiting.

Rainbow Lou Edna Hooton B. F. Hill Coquille Swander Esson Hunter Gregson Salem Fowler W. A. Roselle Coeur d’ Alene Idaho Mr. Roselle Jesse Benhame North Fork James Rioefard V.d. Merse Hooton Nelie Knight of Bandon

Notice of Administrator for Thomas C Fawcett estate

Notice is hereby given that J R Benson has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of Thomas C Fawcett deceased by the County Court of Coos County Oregon. All persons with claims against the estate must present them verified with vouchers to Roberts Giles Roberts Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon within six months from August 7 1913.

Thomas C. Fawcett Coos County Oregon Roberts, Giles & Roberts Myrtle Point J. R. Benson William H. Hartley County Court Rsans

Notice to Bidders for Middle Fork-Douglas Road Project

Sealed bids to improve a section of the Middle Fork Douglas County road between stations 85 and 123 plus 30 in Road District No. 18. Bids must follow County Clerk specifications and be submitted on county blank forms. Bids opened by County Court at 10:00 a.m. Thursday September 4, 1913.

Coos Oregon Middle Fork Douglas

Report of the Flanagan & Bennett Bank Myrtle Point 1913

Report details bank resources liabilities at close of business August 9 1913 in Myrtle Point Oregon. Louis M Suplee cashier swears accuracy August 13 1913 before Notary Public August H Bender. Directors J W Bennett Jas H Flanagan Louis M Suplee attest correctness.

Flanagan & Bennett Bank Myrtle Point Oregon State of Oregon County of Coos Louis M Suplee Louis M. Suplee August H. Bender J. W. Bennett Jas H. Flanagan

Bank of Myrtle Point report of condition August 9 1913

The Bank of Myrtle Point files its condition for August 9 1913 showing resources total 109 236 04 with loans 48 185 45 overdrafts 692 25 bonds 3 202 05 cash 11 692 90 and other items. Liabilities include capital surplus undivided profits 1 512 10 certificates of deposit 3 164 00 and total liabilities 109 236 04. Ed Rackleff cashier attests to the accuracy with dates and directors listed.

Resources Dellers Cts Eee Cence Bank OF Myrtle Point Myrtle Point Oregon

September 15 Opening Delayed for Myrtle Point Schools

Owing to the fair the Myrtle Point school system will not open until September 16 with no mid-winter vacation and a continuous spring session. Prof A T Park returns as superintendent with M M Stastney as high school principal, Miss Lucia Campbell as assistant, and staff assignments for grades one through eight.

Myrtle Point A. T. Park M. M. ‘Stastney Lucia Campbell Prof Campbell State University At Eugene Campbell Berkley California School Board of Coquille Gamble Mina Magness Florence Agnes McCracken Short Whitaker Parks

Hinman milkers sold and fair exhibit noted

Thirteen hundred Hinman milkers were sold in the first half of 1913. Pacific coast dairies seek reliable safe reasonably priced milking devices. Benedictine Fathers of Mt Angel Oregon plan a Special Edition of The Mt Angel Magazine to publicize Myrtle Point. Mr Robinson and Mr Stansell will visit to promote the effort with the Commercial Club.

Hinman Milkers Hinman Pacific Coast B. Bartlett Mt. Angel Ore Yrtle Point Mt. Angel Magazine Union Europe Oregon Robinson Stansell

Aluminum Ware Stock Arrives for Wear Ever Line

New stock arrives featuring Wear Ever Aluminum Ware. Advertising offers include 50 pieces valued at 60 cts each for 30 cts and 50 pieces valued at 90 cts each for 45 cts. Sold by 411 Huling Lnndy & Sons.

Huling Lnndy & Sons

Coal Maps Free in U S Geological Survey Report

The 1910 US Geological Survey coal report includes detailed maps and brief geologist descriptions. Free copies are available on request to the Survey Director. Note on 1911 1912 production shows how shooting off the solid is used in bituminous mines and its safety and legal implications.

United States Geological Survey United States

Adventists Open Camp Meeting and Brethren Conference

Seventh Day Adventists opened a camp meeting in a large tent at Dixons grove with sermons planned on topics such as Waymarks of the Holy City and Universal Peace. The Gravel Ford United Brethren quarterly conference meets on the 16th and 17th with services at Gravel Ford church and a basket dinner at the East Fork water trough picnic grounds. Dr. P B Bonebrake will speak. all are invited.

Seventh Day Adventists Dixons’ Grove Carterly Gravel Ford United Brethren Quarterly Conference East Fork G. G. Swan P. B. Bonébrake C. Wamire

Typewriter sale offers rebuilt machines at reduced prices

The ad promotes savings of 35 to 65 dollars on regular 105 dollar typewriters, offering rebuilt machines from 365 to 265 with easy, interest free terms. Each is guaranteed for one year and exchangeable for a 1918 LC Smith model anytime within the year.

Smith & Bros L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Co Oak Street Portland Oregon

Postoffice at Fairview to Close August 15

The Fairview post office in this county will discontinue on August 15 after more than forty years in operation. Patrons will receive service from star route carriers based at the McKinley office, located four miles away. No postmaster will be appointed for Fairview.

Fairview Mde McKinley

Coos County Good Roads Plan Seeks Permanent Surfaced Route

The Road Committee of seven under President Morrison proposes a continuous nine foot wide hard surfaced highway from the Douglas county line to Sunset Bay via Myrtle Point Coquille Marshfield and North Bend with future widening options. They urge starting at the county line to Myrtle Point mile south and paving Bandon to Curry County line with remaining funds used between Coquille and Sunset Bay. The Good Roads Association will meet in Bandon next Friday. An Oklahoma woman advertised for a husband and found one spending 11 dollars on wedding costs and received a 10000 life insurance policy when he died within a year, illustrating the worth of advertising.

Morrison Coos County Myrtle Point Bandon Curry County Coquille Sunset Bay Good Roads Association Oklahoma

Latter Day Saints Reunion in Dixon's Grove Myrtle Point

The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Southwestern Oregon district holds its annual reunion at Dixon's Grove Myrtle Point from August 29 to September 7 with minister F M Sheehy expected to attend and conduct services. Conference set for September 6 and 7. Also notes 2000 acres of land scrip available in Oregon under special act, with entry options and prompt availability through Collins Cand Company Helena Montana.

Latter Day Saints Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Oregon Dixon’s Grove Myrtle Point F.M. Sheehy Pacific States Congress Collins Cand Company Helena Montana

Notice of Executor Appointment and Bid Solicitation

Notice of appointment of executor for the estate of William H. Hartley in Coos County Oregon. Creditors must present claims within six months with vouchers to Roberts Giles Roberts Myrtle Point. Also a call for sealed bids to construct a dock near Arago on the Coquille River for the Port of Coquille River with 10 percent certified check. bids opened August 14 1913 at 7 30 PM.

Arago Couille Coquilleiver P. L. Phelan L. Phelan Coquille River

Notice of Hearing of Final Account

The final account of Arthur Holden as administrator of the estate of Dosha A. Holden has been filed in Coos County Oregon. The hearing is set for September 2, 1913, at 10 a.m. in the County Court.

Arthur Holden Dosha A. Holden Coos County State of Oregon

Court schedules hearing on final account for estate

The court has appointed a hearing time for objections to the final account and its settlement. Any person interested in the estate may appear and file written objections to contest the account. Arthur Holden and Dosha A Holden are named related parties.

Arthur Holden Dosha A Holden

Stockholders Meeting Myrtle Point Canning Company

A special meeting of the stockholders of the Myrtle Point Canning Company will be held at the City Hall in Myrtle Point Oregon on Saturday the 16th day of August 1913 at 1 o clock P M for the purpose of considering selling all the property belonging to said company and portages for dissolving said corporation by order of the board of directors E C Roberts secretary

Myrtle Point

Notice of Timber and Timberland Purchase Application

Notice is published by the U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon that Michael Dunkin of 915 Secon Street Ho quit wash ip has filed sworn statement and application No 08279 to purchase the WikNEX and land in section 26 township 29 south range 19 west Willamette meridian with timber appraised at 419 70 and timber 660000 board feet at 40 cents per M land 157 00 final proof to be made August 24 1918 before the Register and Receiver Roseburg Oregon protests and corroborated affidavits to defeat entry accepted until patent issued

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Rie Roseburg Oregon Michael Dunkin Secon Street Hoquititwaship Willamette Meridian Register and and Receiver United States Land Office Rosebury Isues

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