Oregon census shows rapid growth and shifting county ranks
The 1910 census puts Oregon population at 672 765 up 62.7 percent from 1900 as Coos county rises to 12th from 15th and Washington and Jackson climb to high ranks. Curry and Douglas show modest gains while future railroad projects may boost other counties. California grows 60.1 percent.
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Oregon
Coos County
Clatsop
Union
Wasco
Astoria
la Granide
Dalles
Roseburg Review
Baker
Yamathill
Washington
Jackson
Douglas
Umatilla
Curry County
California
Brief Bits of News from the Coast Towns
A boy, son of Fred Waterman of Bancroft, shot his hand with a .22 rifle and was treated at Dr. Stemmler. Local stores tout Edison phonographs, Victor machines, violins, and Xmas books. The Guerin hotel adds a corner light after arc lighting ended. Folsom and Sumerlck have new counter glass showcases. Unique Theater seeks a Dec 24 film day. will announce in the ENTERPRISE. N. P. Peterson, sick but active. The Eagle will publish in a city of 3,500 next year. Government dredge at Marshfield waits for weather to move to Coquille project. Van Marter and Hadley revival services attract many. temperance address praised. Three services Sunday. Sunday school and choir. Hadley leads a gifted chorus. crowds fill the room.
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Fred Waterman
Bancroft
Stemmler
Edison
Victor
Guerin Hotel
Arc
Folsom
Sumerlck
N. P. Peterson
Eagle
Bandon
Coos Bay
Coquille River
Sanday School
Twonones
Tie Clerekzes
Water Power Hopes Fade for Oregon Projects
Washington reports adverse decisions on three Oregon waterways including Oregon Slough below Portland and the Coquille forks and Umpqua river projects. District Engineer Morrow says benefits do not justify the costs, likely blocking appropriations.
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Coquille River
Washington
War Department
Oregon
Portland
Umpqua
Scottsburg
Roseburg
Morrow
Mrs A H Snyder Life Sketch and Funeral
Mrs A H Snyder died on the 26th and was buried from the Brethren church on Sunday the 27th with services led by Rev Thos Barklow. Sophie Snyder born Sophie Helsel in Somerset County Pennsylvania.
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A. H. Snyder
Brethren Church
Thos. Barklow
Sophie Snyder
Nee ‘Helsel
Summerset County
Pennsylvania
Hurt in Logging Camp In Coos County Foreman Severely Injured
Alex Adams a long time Coos county logging foreman was seriously hurt while bucking and falling in a lower river camp on Monday the 5th Several bones were broken and his body bruised Adams was taken to Bandon for medical care with friends hoping for a speedy but serious recovery The Bandon Eagle notes a wrecked tree struck W Adams injuring his leg the fracture reduced by Dr Houston and he worked with his son Clarence during the incident Meanwhile John Whobrey of Portland says rivals from San Francisco and Portland affect his business as hides and furs consignments grow for the largest Ore gon company
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Alex Adams
Coos County
Adams
Bandon
Bandon Eagle
W. Adams
Cody
Houston
Clarence
Mr. Adams
John Whobrey
Bissinger & Co
Portland
San Francisco
Oregon
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Volkmiars
van Marter
Hadley
Myrtle Point
Hermann Block
Benson
Cement Brothers
W.E. Pike & Company
North
East Forks
Far West
Cascade Range
U. S. Geological Survey
Pennsylvana
Ohio
Calif
LL. HE. Pearce the Harness Man
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