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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
8
Local column summarizes social visits and happenings in Myrtle Point and nearby areas. Residents Cora Schroeder and Mrs. N Livingston hosted, Herbert Hermann and family returned, and school term closures noted. Railroad work continues, farms expand with Patterson Irrigator details, and local yard crews prepare for winter.
Geo Mathewson runs logs from East Fork while Ansen Bros operate from North Fork. Mrs Geo Mathewson visits with Mrs M M Minard over Sunday. Mrs James Cotton and daughter Bertha visit relatives. Miss Lia Smith returns as Jim Brockman butchered fat hogs for market.
The meeting endorsed a 10 mill special tax by 24 votes to 4 of 28 cast. Gravel Ford residents, including Mesdames Bennett Culbertson Mullen and Harnish, were present. A dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder drew Rev Waymire and several couples. Raymond Bunch led youths to town last week amid a disrupted return due to engine trouble and a stormy C E social with an ongoing program.
Mr. Homer Detwiler and family have moved onto the Robt. Clinton place. Look out for the next event on December 31.
The Fishtrap school with Miss Williams as teacher closes this week for a long vacation. Ralph Schroeder is having trouble with his eyes and has made several trips to Marshfield for treatment. The Schroeder Brothers moved into their new bungalow last week. The Arago Sunday school is to have a Sumatrags entertainment. December Mrs. E. E. Hampton, who has been ill the past week, is feeling better. Mrs. Maude Plyler, assistant post mistress of Coquille, has been visiting at the home of her brother, Mr. Geo. Henniger, the past week. The lady returned home Friday. Miss Hazel Radabaugh and Miss Belva Pinkston of Coquille high school enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner at their homes. Mrs. Bessie Hedgpath is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delong, of Arago.
The City School notes report a Thanksgiving break with a December 12 debate against Bandon and a planned High School Bazaar before Christmas to raise funds for sash curtains and other assembly room items. Freshmen faced six week algebra and ancient history tests. If you want Christmas gifts, attend the bazaar opening 2 p.m. with Japanese themed booths and girls in costume.
All warrants on the General on City of Myrtle Point Oregon 1p 40 and including 279 will be par preservation at the City Treasurers office Interest on same will cease December 6th 1913 J M Arrington City Treasurer
Land Office in Roseburg Oregon issues a contest notice to Matthew Ottis Nichols Myrtle Point to contest Homestead Entry 07893 filed March 13 1912 for NE 1 4 of NE 1 4 Section 23 Township 29 South Range 13 West Willamette Meridian. Thomas Jefferson Ward allege Nichols abandoned land for over a year threatening cancellation without hearing. notices require response within twenty days after fourth publication December 4 1913 and proof of service.
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