Gravel Ford Gems in Myrtle Point Section
Gravel Ford items note Mr and Mrs Colvin at a Roseburg camp meeting Miss Mina Shook visiting Marshfield until Jubilee Grandfather Leonhard from Lee stayed a few days at Mosers Miss Millie Bright back home to help mother with boarders Edwin Carter and the Harnishes drove Eldon McDonald home Sunday Road work progresses on both river banks Albert Maiden fire warden in area Clinton family and Ellis Brothers of Norway attended church Paul Breuer came from Myrtle Point to aid road work Most boys seek a girl Sylvester prefers gloves only DeBoer the cheese maker was sick briefly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravel Ford
Colvin
Roseburg
Mina Shook
Marshfield
Grandpa Leonhard
Lee
Mosers
Millie Bright
Edwin Carter
Harnish
Eldon McDonald
Myrtle Point
Albert Maiden
Clinton
Ellis Brothers
Norway
Paul Breuer
Myrtid Point
Sylvester
DeBoer
Bridge Briefs Headline From Local Social Notes
Mrs Fannie Crank left for North Bend to consult a Mercy Hospital doctor. Golda Carey expects to return home soon at Allegany. Ada Warner Hallie Fish and Jasper Winningham visited Carey and Crunk at Bancroft Sunday. Chas Warner and baby Nina visited the Price family Sunday. S P Hodges visited Hale Peterson home Tuesday. Anderson and Peterson sisters and Mr Anderson of Arcata visited Saturday and Sunday. Anderson remained longer. Clarence Davis and family were
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Peterson
Andreson
Peterson
Mr. Anderson
Arcata
California
Anderson
Clarence Davis
Catarrhal Deafness Claims Cure By Constitutional Remedy
Advertisement from Cheney & Co promising Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood medicine to treat catarrhal deafness via the mucous surfaces. It offers a hundred dollar reward for any case not cured and notes free circulars and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Bald Hill Camp News Hints Summer Socials and Local Notices
Local column from Bald Hill reports visits among Myrtle Point and Wedderburn residents. Myrtle Creek news notes Mrs Myrtle Fish visiting her father, and Geo Mullen’s Marshfield trip. A baby boy arrived at the W E Bigelow home as Bald Hill residents share picnics and sermons at Gravel Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller
Myrtle Point
Robert Parrish
Bald Hill
Jerry Huntley
Mollie Smith
Bessie Mullen
Radcliff
Walter Wyatt
Frank McNair
Claude Mullen
Powers
Gravel Ford
Stork Ag
W. E. Bigelow
South Fork
Cattle Tuberculin Test Deadline for Coos & Curry Pair
Dairymen and stockmen must bring cattle one year old or older to Myrtle Point by 9:00 a m on Tuesday September 5 1916 for tuberculin testing before exhibition at the Coos and Curry County Pair. Dairy breeds are tested at Carver or Weedy livery. beef at the Deszent barn near the Fair Ground. Exhibitors must arrive by 9:00 a m September 5. Hay provided free while stock is on exhibition. 431 Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Coos & Curry County
Deszent
Fair Ground
Card of Thanks from the Greene Family
The sisters brothers and uncle of Marie Green thank friends who aided them materially and with comforting words after Marie Greens passing. Forrest Greene Lola Greene Elva Greene Raleigh Greene Ervin Greene Edrig Greene Henry G Volkmar Guardian
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Green
Forrest Greene
Lola Greene
Elva Greene
Raleigh Greene
Ervin Greene
Edrig Greene
Henry G. Volkmar
Guardian
Gratitude to Myrtle Point Friends After Bride’s Jubilee Vote
The writer thanks friends for support during the contest for bridesmaid at the Railroad Jubilee. Special thanks to the young men of Myrtle Point for faithfully securing votes and for their upright voting Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Natal Day Association Session Set for Myrtle Point
The fifteenth annual Coos County Natal Day Association O E S meets next Thursday August 31 at Myrtle Point. Elgin Chapter No 24 will entertain about 150 delegates from the countys four other chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Natal Day Association
O.E.S
Myrtle Point
Elgin
Judges of Livestock at State Fair Named
Salem Oregon announces 18 livestock judges for the state fair opening September 25. A complete livestock catalogue will list stock name breed class and owner, with entries closing September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
A. H. Lea
State Fair Board
Livestock Department
John L. Smith
Spokane
Wash
Hazlewood Farms
Gordon H. True
University of California
John B. Irwin
Minneapolis
Minn
Woodlake Stock Farms
James A. Houchin
Missouri
King
Astral King Stock Farms
J. G. Hanmer
Iowa State College Farm
Ames
Bellmont Stock Farms
Brant County
Ontario
Canada
Thomas W. Brunk
Eola
Poland
E. A. Hinkle
Roseburt
W. M. Coates
Vancouver
B. C
West
Notice to Hunters on Lewis Range Game Preserve Lands
Trespassing and hunting are prohibited on lands known as the Lewis Range between the War Ner and Cement ranges and Roland Creek in Coos County Oregon. The lands are reserved as a game preserve. 404. S. B. Hermann.
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Lewis Range
War Ner
Cement Ranges
Roland Creek
Coos County
Oregon
S. B. Hermann
Encouraging Civic Pride and Welcoming Diggs
A call to every resident to support their town with simple acts. No capital needed just effort kindness and inviting strangers to stay. The piece argues manners forge respect and that involvement matters more than wealth.
Don’t Be a Knocker Speak Well of Others
A compact civic note urges residents to mind their own business and speak kindly of neighbors. It promotes friendliness toward strangers and cheerful town pride, claiming the community benefits from positive discourse and good manners.
Myrtle Point Exclusive Adler-i-ka Agent Notice
Special notice to Myrtle Point residents announces exclusive agency for Adler-i-ka a simple mixture of buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients. The remedy claims to cleanse bowels relieve constipation sour stomach and gas with instant action and no griping according to N G W Perkins druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. W. Perkins
Scraps From a Telegraph Column on Strikes and Society
The column laments strikes and rising costs for publishers and printers, notes Europe and Wall Street headlines, and mocks politicians while musing on public manners. It mentions Mexico, Carranza, and upcoming presidencies, then argues about social behavior and happiness amid change.
Local visitors and travelers reach Marshfield for Jubilee
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Tucker visited Marshfield yesterday. M. G. Pohl traveled to Prosper to see his old friend Adam Pershbacker. J. N. Gearhart returned from Portland after selling a carload of cattle. L. B. Ziemer and F. L. Kent of the State Food and Dairy Commissioners were here earlier in the week. Misses Vada and Vesta Davis came home from Powers after visiting their uncle J. W. Carlile. Fred Folsom and his little daughter with his mother Mrs. Geo. Folsom are visiting from Vancouver Washington. Binger Hermann arrived from Roseburg to stay through the Railroad Jubilee. The committee may ask Mr. Hermann to address Jubilee visitors tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Tucker
Marshfield
M. G. Pohl
Prosper
Adam Pershbacker
J. N. Gearhart
Portland
L. B. Ziemer
F. L. Kent
State Food and Dairy Commissioners Office
Vada
Vesta Davis
J. W. Carlile
Powers
Fred Folsom
Geo. Folsom
Vancouver
Washington
Binger Hermann
Roseburg
Mr. Hermann
Best Roads in the World and France’s Highway System
Discussion on France’s road network under national supervision, dating to Napoleon, and how good highways linked regions, reduced transport costs, and boosted rural life. It argues roads uplift farmers, connect communities, and define a citizen’s duty to neighbor and state for communal prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Napoleon
Europe
Debts and Taxes Define a Citizen’s Community Role
A columnist notes that paying debts and high taxes can be good or bad for the community depending on other actions. The definition of debt hinges on obligations arising from business transactions and their impact on society.
Creek in Coos County Oregon Intersects Major Route
A creek in Coos County Oregon near 404 S B Hermann Road converges with a state route causing minor traffic delays and prompting local officials to inspect the area for safety.
Notice to Contractors for Cooper Bridge Improvement
Sealed bids for the Special Tax Improvement on Cooper Bridge Dora County Road between Stations 52 and 79 will be received in the Office of the County Clerk. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award to a bidder not the lowest if in the County's best interest. Bids due September 9, 1916, at 10:00 AM. A five percent certified check is required with bid, forfeitable if the successful bidder fails to enter into a contract within five days. Plans and specs available for deposit of two dollars. Dated August 24, 1916, in Coquille City, Coos County, Oregon. County Clerk Robt. R. Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Bridge- Dora County
Coquille
Coog County
Oregon
A. D
Robt
R. Watson
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. A. Baker
J. H. McCauley
C. A. Harrington
A. A. Leach
Harringon & Leach
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Rock Creek
Myrtle Fish
Georgie Rice
Myrtle Creek
Enterprise
England
Wall Street
Kaiser
Mexico
Carranza
Wilson
Hughes
Ae Johnson
Greater Oregon
T Ce Universe of
University OF Oregon
Buqene
ERY Wawcas
W. H. Schroed
Sharples
Or’s Jewelry ‘Store
Thos
Hanly
Agt
BothPhones
Lampa, Ore
Letiss
Cops & Curry County
Agricultural, Horticultural, Manufacturing and Machinery Exposition
Goos
H. A. Schroeder
J. O. Stemmler
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