Railroad rumor: Oregon Trunk to reach Willamette Valley Coos Bay
Rumors say the Oregon Trunk, working from Deschutes canyon via the McKenzie, aims to enter the Willamette valley and extend west to Coos Bay. Engineers reportedly favor coastal routing to California, with construction easier from Coos Bay south along the coast to San Francisco Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Trunk Railway
Deschutes Canyon
Porter Brothers
Willamette Valley
Westard
Coos Bay
Eugene
Oregon Trunk
McKenzie Valley
Cascade Mountains
Three Sisters
Foi
California
Oregon
San Francisco Bay
Lake Creek Items and Local Escapades
The village reports hunting in the woods and a camping trip to Bear Carho where Bill Berry killed a large panther. Mrs. Geo Langlair hosts guests. the finest garden earns an onion bouquet from the Gimlet Club. A drowning scare near the reservoir ends safely thanks to Mrs. T W McCloskey, and neighbors aid Ben McMullen’s cruising party en route to Fat’s Roost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Berry
Geo. Langlair
Bill Berry
T. W. McCloskey
Ben McMullen
Fat
Don Greene
Geo. Larigloir
Fr. B. Garrett
Miss Metta Hansem completes five month school term
Gravel Ford notes a five month school term conclusion by Miss Metta Hansem. W A Bright and family and George Griffin and family took an outing to Bandon. Mr Robert Clinton and Rev Cissina and family joined the Bandon trip. Mrs Mary Wind of Council Bluffs Iowa visits Mrs K H Hansen, sister of Mr Hansen, after 26 years apart. Farmer's Daughter:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metta Hansem
W. A. Bright
George Griffin
Bandon
Robert Clinton
Cissina
Mary Wind
Council Bluff
Iowa
K. H. Hansen
Wind
Mr. Hansen
Century flour slicked at Cooper's and eye wear at optometrist
An advertising fragment mentions Century flour at Cooper's, glasses fitted by C L Bender Optometrist, and a suit service with measured fitting. It also notes a solid gold Masonic pin found and recoverable at this office, plus various salts sold by Peterson's with prices claimed to be right.
Disagreeable at Home Bottle Promises Relief
An old ad claims irritability at home stems from the liver and promotes Ballard's Herbine as a remedy. It promises improvement for the user and those around them and notes a 50 cent price per bottle sold by N. G. W. Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
N. G. W. Perkins
The Laziest Man in the World Fragment
A fragmented passage questions contentment with inactivity and challenges the reader to stay alert. It references Ballard and Snow, implying a literary or philosophical note on motivation and perception without clear context.
Notice to Contractors for Coos County Road Work
Sealed bids are invited for grading and planking a section of the Fairview and Upper North Fork of Coquille river county road in Road District No. 11 Oregon. Bids may be for grading, planking, or both. 5 percent bid deposit required. bids due September 2, 1906 at 10 a.m. The County Court may reject all bids. Dated July 16, 1909 H E Wilcox Special Road Master RD 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview and
Upper North Fork
Coquille River
Coos County
Oregon
H. E. Wilcox
R. D. 11
R. D
Notice of land selection by Klickitat White Pine Company
United States Land Office in Roseburg Oregon notes that Klickitat White Pine Company of Portland filed July 6 1909 to select land under the 1898 act. The land lies in section 26 township 27 south range 10 west WM with described boundaries to northeast corner of section 84. Protests or objections based on mineral character or other reasons must be filed by August 23 1909 with the Register Benjamin L. Eppy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Klickitat White Pine Company
Portland
W.M
United States
Klickatat White Pine Company
W. M
Furming
Ballard's Snow Liniment and Salves Promote Comfort
Active at 87. This would be no unusual news if men and women would keep themselves free from rheumatism and all aches and pains. Ballard's Snow Liniment sold by N. G. W. Perkins. Granulated sore eyes cured by Chamberlain's Salve per Martin Boyd. John Whobrey seeks hides, wool and mohair for Bis Singer & Co. A. Robinson of Drumquin endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as best medicine for indigestion. For sale by druggists at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
N. G. W. Perkins
A. Robinson
Drumquin
Ontario
Chamberlain
ECTOR Lodge Meets First and Third Thursdays
ECTOR LODGE NO SO K of P meets on the first and third Thursdays each month in Smith hall. Visiting brothers are cordially invited to attend our meetings. Also weekly K of R K and S items mentioned.
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Ector Lodge NO
K.of P
Smith Hall
Ih. Pearce Wim
K of RK. &S
Notice of Timber Land Purchase Application in Oregon
Notice from the Roseburg Land Office dated June 14 1909 for Harry Folsom of Coquille Oregon announcing a March 12 1909 sworn statement and application to purchase sw section 4 township 28 south range 10 west Willamette Meridian timber and land valued at 203.50 with 510000 board feet timber at 0.35 per M and land at 25.00 final proof to be made August 23 1909 before U S Commissioner Edgar A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon protests or contests may be filed prior to patent issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Roseburg
Oregon
Harry
Folsom
Coquille
Township
Range
Willamette Meridian
Act of &Gne
Edgar A. Dodge
U. S
Myrtle Point
Chamberlain's Celic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
A commercial traveler from Oakland Indian Territory testifies to the remedy's speed in curing cholera and diarrhoea since 1872. He says he never travels without it and that it is sold by all gold druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. S. Nichols
Oakland
Ind
Notice For Publication Timber Purchase Roseburg 1909
Notice from the U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon dated June 18 1909 states Leon C Travis of Coquille Oregon filed on March 14 1909 sworn statement and application to purchase timber land in Willamette Meridian under the Timber and Stone laws. Property includes lots and land in section township range with appraisal steps and final record date September 7 1909. Public attention invited to file protests at the office by interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon C. Travis
Coquille
Oregon
Willamette
Jane
Dodge
Myr
Eileen
Divorce Suit Filed in Coos County Court
Summons issued in Circuit Court of Oregon Coos County summons directs Hattie Greene to answer within six weeks from July 22 1909. If no answer by September 2 1909 judgment for dissolution of marriage and relief sought. Publication ordered by Judge John S Coke in Myrtle Point Enterprise. Has B Selby attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
State of Oregon
County of
Coos
Don L. Greene
Hattie Greene
John S. Coke
State of
Oregon
Myrtle Point
Coos County
Has. B. Selby
Marshfield
Notice to Creditors in Coos County Oregon 1909
The assignment by Don L. Greene of Myrtle Point transferred all property to benefit creditors. Assignee filed bond and inventory with the County Clerk. Creditors must present sworn claims at the assignee’s Myrtle Point office within three months from the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Oregon
Don L. Greene
Myrtle Point
McGee's Baby Elixir aids teething and settles stomachs
Traditional ad copy notes that many baby syrups contain morphine and narcotics while McGee's Baby Elixir claims to contain no injurious drugs. It is advertised as a sure cure for disordered stomachs bowels and fretfulness and suited for teething infants. Sold by G. W. Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
G. W. Perkins
Cholera Infantum Cure Reported in Alabama Child
Letter from J F Dempsey of Dempsey Alabama recounts a two year old infant sick with vomiting and diarrhoea. Elder Bros. & Carter's store and Mr Elder recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy. One dose relieved the baby in fifteen minutes and it cured her entirely. For sale by all good druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Dempsey
Dempsey
Elder Bros. & Carter
Elder
Chamberlain
Land Notice of Selection in Roseburg Oregon 1909
Notice for publication states Frank L Huston acting through George Finley filed July 19 1909 to select lands under the 1898 act in sections 12 10 and 4 3 of townships 29S 27S R9W 11W. Adversaries must file protest affidavits by September 4. BENJAMIN L Espy is the auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebury
Oregon
Frank L. Huston
George Finley
Crawfordsville
Myrrh Cainet Sho Contractors and Carpenters Leave Work
The report notes that contractors and carpenters plan to leave their shop work with the hope of benefit. Details on the timing and implications are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cofttractérs
Notice of School Indemnity Selection in Oregon Land Office
The State of Oregon on July 14 1909 applied for Lot 1 section 8 Township 29 South Range 11 West Willamette meridian and filed a list of school indemnity selections open to public inspection. Parties claiming adverse interests or mineral vs agricultural value may file affidavits or contests by August 28 1909 at the United States Land Office Rydeburg Oregon. The Point ENTERPRISE in Le Point Oregon is designated for publication. Benjamin Leddy Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Rydeburg
Oregon
State of
Ae. Point Enterprise
le Point
Enjamin‘leddy
Register
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Bill
Lake Creek
H. S. Kribs
Mike
P. B. Garrett
Mr. Kribs
Farmer’s Daughter
Cooper’s
C. L. Bender
Cooper’ S
Peterson’s
Benjamin L. Eppy
Martin Boyd
Henrietta
John Whobrey
Bissinger & Co
Départment of the Interior
Sunsarini L Boor, Rewister
Benjamin L. Espy
Roberts & Roberts Real Estate ‘Dealers
Portland and Coos Bay Steamship Line
W. F. Miller
L. H. Spooner
Coquille River Line
Strs
Fifield and Bandon
San Francisco
A. F. Estabrook CQ
Cal
C. M. Spencer
Ore
J. A. Davenport
H. Johnson
E. F. Davenport
Vie
Coquille Valley Packing Company
Regen
Ity
S. Breuer
L. Strorise
Slas Ea Bop Cai West
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