Notable Breezy Bits From Myrtle Point Neighborhood
Breezy Bits reports on the August 16 good roads meeting in Bandon with attendees A L Nosler G W Starr W A Roselle A O Hooton E E Weekly O E Hill and R C Endicott. It notes visits by Marshfield residents and upcoming travels to Cincinnati and Wisconsin plus local society items and the Gravel Ford Academy opening mid September with W H Bunch as principal and Minnie Corner assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads
Bandon
A. L. Nosler
G. W. Starr
W. A. Roselle
A. O. Hooton
E. E. Weekly
O. E. Hill
R. C. Endicott
Haynes
Marshfield
Montgomery
Taylor
Toledo
Edna Hooton
Central
Harry Davis
Big Creek
Millie Roselle
The
Enterprise
Bridge
Murphy
Helen
Cincinnati
Ohio
Chicago
C. E. Ostrander
Wisconsin
Gravel Ford Academy
W H. Bunch
Minnie Corner
Cottage Grove
A. E. Watkins
Coos County
Community Notes From Myrtle Point and Surrounding Areas
Grandma Laird visited relatives in Myrtle Point with grandson Hubert Harry of McCoy Oregon. Bonnie and Berta Laird traveled from Myrtle Point to Brewster to see kin. A D C Harry home dance had a fine time with a midnight supper hosted by Mrs. D C Harry. Mrs Isco Farris and daughter Laura from Red Bluff California visit J D Laird and Bettis in Fairview. Charley Austin and Ralph Harry weed car rots for Perley Crowley. Perley Crowley and J R Benham headed to Sumner with hogs for George King of North Bend. Edna Alford returned home from weeks with Rollie Alford family. Albert Christensen and wife from Bandon visited P A Alford. Clover Blossom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Laird
Myrtle Point
Hubert Harry
McCoy
Oregon
Bonnie
Berta Laird
Brewster
D. C. Harry
Isco Farris
Laura
Red Bluff
Calif
J. D. Laird
Farris
Bettis
Fairview
Charley Austin
Ralph Harry
Perley Crowley
J. R. Benham
Sumner
George King
North Bend
Edna Alford
Rollie Alford
Albert Christensen
Bandon
P. A. Alford
Clover Blossom
West Myrtle Point Whirl Seeks Sea Breeze Trip to Bandon
West Myrtle Pointers consider a weekend trip to Bandon to enjoy sea breezes after a Saturday visit by Mr and Mrs Willis Hoover and their two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Myrtle Point
West Myrtle
Bandon
Willis Hoover
Local residents and visitors noted on business from Coos Bay to Portland
Dr W P Grandy spends days at Bandon Beach. E P Lane visits county seat. Walter Condron returns from Roseburg trip. B F Ragsdale comes via auto stage from Portland. H Hatcher visits Bridge on business. Ed Pike travels to Portland for several weeks. Miss Myra McCloskey works in Sheriff Gage office at Coquille. Fly oil promoted by N G W Perkins. Mrs W McCloskey and Myri visit Marshfield over Sunday. F L Botsford family and J W Arnold visit from Portland to explore investment. Mrs Paul Powers of Oakland and Miss Grace Cole of San Francisco visit relatives in Norway. Mrs Peoples & three children return to Coquille after week with Broadbent family. Rev E H Moore to preach at Myrtle Point next Sunday 11:00 am. Columbia Conference M E Church South meets at Coquille next Wednesday 8:00 pm. bishop R G Waterhouse presiding. Conference runs to September 5. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Grandy
Bandon Beach
E. P. Lane
Walter Condron
Roseburg
B. F. Ragsdale
Portland
H. Hatcher
Bridge
Ed. Pike
Myra McCloskey
Sheriff Gage
Coquille
Pa Ee
N. G. W. Perkins
W. McCloskey
Myri
Josephine Hayes
Marshfield
F L. Botsford
J. W. Arnold
M. E. Church
South
Myrtle Point
Columbia Conference
Coquile
Ishop R. G. Waterhouse
Los Angeles
W. B. Smith
Smith Powers Road May Be Extended
P L Burr of Willett Burr arrives on the Nan and inspects Smith Powers railway work. A large gang is mobilized and more workers arrive via Roseburg as construction proceeds before bad weather. Surveyors report an easy route through Eden Ridge toward Rogue River Valley, fueling rumors of a larger Southern Pacific line linking Coos Bay to its main route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Burr
Willett & Burr
Smith
San Francisco
Smith-Powers
Roseburg
Rogue River Valley
Southern Pacific
Coos Bay
State Fair Prize List tips for 4 H youth
N. C. Harris urges Oregon youths to study the State Fair Prize List at the Salem office and enter diverse contests. Pigs, poultry, butter, and livestock prizes motivate farm work as boys and girls compete. local fairs precede the state event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Churchill
Salem
Oregon
Rockafeller
Presbyterian ladies host tea at Mrs Roberts home
The Presbyterian church women invite guests to an evening tea at Mrs L A Roberts home from 5 30 to 9 00. A special program is prepared for entertainment.
Hinman Milker Sells 1300 Units in Early 1913
Hinman milker sales reach 1300 in first six months of 1913. Widely used on Pacific coast dairies for reliability safety and fair price. Natural hand action. Exhibit planned at the Fair. 44x B. Bartlett, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinman Milkers
Hinman
Pacific Coast
B. Bartlett
Bears Lose Both Games Sunday In Controversial Bracket
O. W. Briggs of Marshfield umpired despite admitting he had not been appointed by the League. Protests filed by Captain Cooper claim rotten calls favored Myrtle Point, including a foul ball deemed fair and a pitcher to first base return, with manager absence noted. Also noted are a newborn daughter of E. J. Schneider and visits by Mrs. J. E. Schilling and Mrs. R. B. Dement in Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Briggs
Marshfield
Kern
Myrtle Point
Dement
Cooper
Briggs
Myrtle Point Bears
Coquile
Bandon
Coquille
Brollier
Focal
Home Guard
Bears
Coqouille
Crawford
Conner
Morgan Chase Ane
Piper
Wee
A.j.mcdonald
Guernsey
Berturey
J. McDonald
Miller
Weeaneee Nystrom
Thomas
Oerding
Morgan
Stafford
Eee Sigsbee
Erases
I Clark
Eaete
J Miller
Rf Eenee
Nystrom
P Pie
Flee el
Es Cate
Baker
Broillier
Pennell
Northwich
Clark
Notice to Bidders for Middle Fork Road Improvement
Sealed bids to improve a section of the Middle Fork-Douglas County Road in Road District No 18 will be opened by the County Court of Coos County Oregon at 10 a m on September 4 1913. Bids on blank forms from the County Roadmaster with a 5 percent certified check must be filed with the County Clerk by opening date. The successful bidder must furnish a 50 percent bond. The right to reject bids is reserved. James Watson County Clerk. First published August 14 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Oregon
Middle Fork
Douglas
Ferk
Fatal Tuesday automobile accident near Sheep Ranch
Mrs M E Hollofield of Drain was killed when the car overturned on a steep grade near Sheep Ranch Tuesday afternoon. Her daughter Mrs W W Kent dislocated her left shoulder. Mr Kent and three young children escaped with minor bruises. Dr L G Johnson attended Mrs Kent. Mrs Hollofield’s body was sent to Roseburg. Dr and Mrs Endicott attended the funeral in Drain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Hollofield
Roseburg
Mr. Kent
City to hold clean-up day. date to be proclaimed
City council votes to stage a municipal cleanup with mayor issuing a proclamation soon. Residents urged to tidy yards and adjacent streets. the city will arrange removal and disposal of gathered rubbish though the exact date remains undecided. Mrs. A Flentge and daughter Myrtle arrive from Monterey County California to visit Mrs. N G Perkins and family for a couple of months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
A. Flentge
Myrtle
Monterey County
Calif
N. G. Perkins
Typewriters on Sale At Reduced Prices In Portland Oregon
L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Co offers rebuilt and slightly used typewriters from 35 to 65 dollars, regular 105 dollar models. Machines come with a one year guarantee and exchange option toward a new 1913 model, with liberal allowances. 280 Oak street Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Smith & Bros
L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Co
Oak Street
Portland
Oregon
Summons in Justice Court Coos County Oregon
M O Stemmler sues H G Everenden for 81.20 with interest on multiple sums totaling 81.20 in a six week summons notice. Publication in Myrtle Point Enterprise directed by Justice B A Dodge. Plaintiff's attorney J O Stemmler, Myrtle Point Oregon.
Canning Factory Sold to Copalis Investor
At a Myrtle Point stockholders meeting the board’s sale of the canning plant to F A Turner of Copalis Washington was approved and directors authorized to finalize the deal and dissolve the corporation. Turner pays 3500 dollars for the plant and will operate it starting next season for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Canning Company
F.A. Turner
Copalis
Washington
Men Wanted for Railroad Work Reported by Roseburg Review
Walter Condron of Myrtle Point, working for Willett and Burr, has been sending men to Coos county for railroad labor. He passed through the city this afternoon en route to Portland to recruit more workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg Review
Walter Condron
Myrtle Point
Willett & Burr
Coos County
Portland
Notice of Administrator for Fawcett Estate
The undersigned was appointed Administrator of the Estate of Thomas C. Fawcett by the Coos County Court Oregon. All claims against the estate must be presented with vouchers to Roberts Giles Roberts Myrtle Point Oregon within six months from August 7 1913. J R Benson Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Fawcett
Coos County
Oregon
Roberts
Giles & Roberts
Myrtle Point
J. R. Benson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coos and Curry County Fair
Hub Clothing & Shoe Company
Wesley Barklow
L. F. Thomas
C. H. Barklow
Engleman
Wilbur Barklow
Haris
Charles
Ilbur Barklow
Zelia Barklow
E. J. Michael
Albert Barklow
Brewster Valley
Yourself
Tide
R. A. Annin
Sfelshs
Smith-Powers Road
N. C. Harris Field Worker
E. J. Schneider
J. E. Schilling
R. B. Dement
W. P. Murphy
James Watson
Justice’s Court For the Justice of the Peace and
M. O. Stemmler
H. G. Everenden
Theyrtle Point
B.A. Dodge
E. Dodge
J. 0. Stemmler
FE. A. Turner of
Sprague Correspondence School of Law
School of Law
Detroit
Miah
O.K
Hotel of Distinction
Hotel Guerin
Fine Sample Room
Ats, Breuer’s Shoe Store
Spires
Spires’ Pharmacy
Hermann
Over Spires Pharmacy
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