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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
8
The Alle ghsy and Elkton wagon road sees ongoing construction as L J Simpson buys the steamer Blanco to run on the Empire route under Capt Rooke. Twenty four horses arrive from Roseburg to labor on the Balt Line, with more expected. Ducks and salmon appear in modest numbers as markets and fisheries report typical seasonal activity.
Miss Eva Hall, a dedicated teacher, has recovered and can attend the institute. H Moore from Rogue River takes charge of the Ktk river mill, bringing seasoned lumber mill expertise. Baring advances at Myrtle Creek oil well with drilling past 100 feet, aligning with expert forecasts and signaling promising developments.
Notice in the United States Land Office at Myrtle Point Oregon states that Cecl Carter of Myrtle Point has filed to purchase a timber land claim in township 8 south range 1 east and will prove the land is more valuable for timber than agriculture. The claimant and witnesses are named and the deadline for adverse claims is October 2, 18.87 with a register and commissioner overseeing proceedings. Additional unrelated local ads appear.
A letter praises Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female weakness and related diseases. The writer, Mrs Mary Conway of Appleton, Tennessee, testifies the medicine improved pain, numbness, and fatigue allowing her to sleep, perform household chores, and assist her husband.
A vendor claims Maureury's paints are the best and cheapest and urges readers to call to see the selection and compare prices.
Edward B. Robertson of Red Wing Minnesota files in Oregon for the NE of Section 30 Township 9 Range 10 West seeking timber land claim under the 1878 timber act extended to public land states. Witnesses include Henry Hoaring of Woodburn Oregon. final date August 32, 1902.
Bay area store offers prices on notions embroidery fancy goods and glassware. E W Hermann proprietor markets crockery and fine dishes with a welcoming line.
Myrtle Point Hay Grain and Feed Co managed by W F Pike reports a large on hand stock of hay grain and feed. Staff bought and sold and market price paid shown.
United States Land Office Koteburg Oregon issues notice under the Timber Lands Act of June 3 1878 extended to all Public Land States. Henry R Ward of Myrtle Point Coos state Oregon seeks entry for land claimed timber value. Witnesses Cedhi Carter Ndwart Carter Fred J Mansey Harvey Johnson all of Myrtle Point Oregon. Commissioner A Dodge informs filings due by October 11 1902.
United States Land Office at Jeweburg Oregon announces an act for timber land sales in California Nevada Washington and Oregon extended to all Western states. Commissioner William for Oregon at Marghfield prescribes proof of timber value and the sale process. Witnesses Fairview Oregon and Marehfild Oregon named. filing due September 1.
Notice is given under the Timber and Timber Lands act that Petera Durch and others file for land in township 30S, range 8W at Myrtle Creek Oregon. They will prove land is valuable for timber over agriculture and request adjudication before the Register and Receiver in Oregon on August 19, 1503. Names listed include Hennomea Rivers Darch Myrtle Creek. Will Dureh Myrtle Creek. Willian Melter Myrtle Oregon. Nearted Moore Hirsebury Oregon. Adverse claimants must appear before the designated office.
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon announces a timber land sale claim under the 1878 act extended nationwide. The affidavit names Myrtle Point Oregon as the hearing location and September 12, 1902 as the filing deadline with witnesses from Miller McKinley Berdam Thomas and Thomas in Oregon and Portland.
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