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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
2
Parcel post limits pot ages to 20 pounds within zones and 150 mile radius with increased postage as weight rises. Rail traffic interruption affects Myrtle Point service and delays on southern Pacific lines expected into January. North Bend depot plans advance with a temporary facility, ballast and gravel work to resume, as contractors coordinate delivery and track readiness.
Readers in Myrtle Point discover a home remedy using thorn bark glycerine and a cane remedy from Adler in a belief it reduces stomach gas and relieves pain. The piece notes immediate effects but appears to be informal and unverified.
Very pretty wedding at the home of the bride’s parents in this city. Guy A Wilberger and Miss Swan joined in marriage on Sunday December 7th 1913 with Rev E B Sutton Mace officiating. The ceremony was under a waving bell of white and green amid evergreen decorations. Guests included relatives and friends who brought many fine presents. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents after the ceremony.
Mrs Veaters was injured when a wagon hit by runaway horses toppled on Tarh Street last evening. Waters, mother of Claud Waters, was thrown under the horses as the team bolted and the wagon overturned. she sustained a broken thigh and other injuries.
In the presence of Governor West and 100 prominent Jackson county citizens, Samuel Hill turned the first shovelful of earth for the Pacific Highway in Oregon. The $107000 grading contract starts a 24 foot wide road over the Siskiyou mountains with a 6 percent grade and 16 feet hard surfacing. Oregon will gain a scenic boulevard and Jackson county leads the state in road construction progress.
Oregon Agricultural College presents Farmers Week December 8–13 1913 featuring Tarriers Cooperation as a key topic with lectures and demonstrations for farmers and home-makers. January 5–30 1914 offers a comprehensive Winter Short Course in general agriculture horticulture animal husbandry dairying poultry keeping mechanic arts domestic science art commerce forestry and music with lectures on cooperation, no tuition and reduced rail rates. Contact H M Tennant registrar Corvallis Oregon for details.
The notice states that J. L. Laird and Geo. W. Carr dissolve the Myrtle Point Auto Company by mutual consent. Geo. W. Carr will continue the automotive business. Dated November 18, 1918, Myrtle Point, Oregon.
Department of the Interior notice lists Willie B. Ruland of Eugene Oregon filing Sworn Statement No 08838 on May 5 1918 to purchase N and SW parcels in Township 30 S Range 11 W Willamette Meridian under Timber and Stone Law. Appraised value $430.60 for timber and land $160.00 with final proof set for February 20 1914 before Lane County Clerk Eugene Oregon. protests or corrobora affidavits may defeat entry.
Large attendance at all Lord's Day services with a full house at the evening service. The note invites strangers to a warm welcome and lists morning and evening sermons on born King of the Jews and True and False Baptism. Baptismal services follow. A Christmas gift drive is planned to support the church expenses. Baby Day is postponed after Christmas.
Ellsworth Coulter, pastor, urges parishioners to bring Christmas gifts next Lord's day with the gift box prepared for submission.
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