Gravel Ford Breezy News Highlights Local Happenings
Rev Anderson from Myrtle Point preached at U B church last Sunday. A basket dinner followed. Miss Millie Bright won a $20 gold watch in a contest. Basket social planned at Gravel Ford public school Friday evening. Albert Bright erecting a new blacksmith shop. Several neighbors attended a telephone meeting in Coquille.
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Gravel Ford Gems
Gravel
Mary Jackson
McKinley
Johnnie Neer
Millen
Gravel Ford
Homer Detweeler
Dewitt Clinton
Weekly Creek
Emerson
Baby
Coleman
Bald Hill
Claude Mullén
Jennie B
Coquille
Albert Bright
Alpert
Bessie Mullen
Anna Moser
Jack Mayse
Macie
Sitkum Sidelights: Local Visits and Anniversary
Roseburg visitor Binger Laird stays with his mother Mrs J D Laird. Friends and neighbors attend a second wedding anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs T C Young. Laird entertaining Brewster valley ladies hosts dinner with a large gathering including J R Benham, E N Harry, W M Laird and others. Joe Harry of Myrtle Point visits relatives in Brewster Valley last week.
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Sitkum
Binger Laird
Roseburg
J. D. Laird
T. C. Young
R. E. Alford
Hailey Laird
Christenson
Walter Laird
Mrs. Beck
Spokane, Washington
Joe Harry
Myrtle Point
Brewster Valley
Arago Community Notes and Local Movements
Rev Frank Barklow preached at Arago on Sunday. The Bell family plans to move to the South Fork of the Coquille River. Clarence Schroeder family welcomed a third daughter on February 11. A large party enjoyed games at Ben Moomaw’s. Alice Hite Jessie Hite and family visited Schroeder Bros. Neighbors praise North Norway school improvements. Mrs Williams and family move to McCloskey ranch opposite Norway. Frank Smiths and children from Bandon visited Marion Clinton’s family.
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Arago
Frank Barklow
John Bell
Coquille River
Clarence Schroeder
Ben Moomaw
Alice Hite
Jessie Hite
Schroeder Bros
North Norway
Williams
McCloskey Ranch
Norway
Frank Smith
Bandon
Marion Clinton
Quiet Wedding at Big Greek Home on February 14
Bridge notes report a quiet wedding at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Peter Axe Big Greek February 14 uniting their daughter Mary and Christian ai in a simple ceremony
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Bridge
Peter Axe
Mary
Christian Ai
Local News Briefs and Social Notices
Marriage announced with Rev. Thomas Barklow officiating. Audrey Bryant, finishing school on Big Creek, reported to be progress. Allen McCready visiting aunt Mrs. James Hauser. Lyle Nesler visited Coquille relatives, returned Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Belieu went to town midweek. A O Hooton and C H Nosler busy tiling for land drainage. Miss Jennings, teacher, visited Myrtle Point. Idith Lund of Marshfield visiting sister Mrs. Montgomery, left weekend. Rev John F Leggett to preach at Bridge next Lord's Day February 21 at 11 00 am and 2 30 pm with themes. Mr and Mrs Webster to move from King Creek to Coquille soon. Chas Thomas and two children visiting at Matt Relieu Rainbow home.
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Matt Relieu
Rainbow
Protracted Meeting Services at Saints' Church Schedule
Protracted services continue at the Saints' church with Friday February 19 events at 9 30 am and 2 pm Sunday school convention 7 30 pm Lantern Lecture Australia the Newer America the Land of Equality and Fraternity featuring sixty illustrations Elder Barmore who spent eleven years in Australia as a missionary Saturday February 20 church conference 7 30 pm preaching Sunday February 21 conference continued preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm Monday February 22 7 30 pm The Life and Public Services of George Washington the Father of His Country Tuesday February 23 7 30 pm The Millennium or The Time When Christ Will Be the Ruler of the World Thursday February 25 7 30 pm The Bible and Socialism Elder Barmore speaks All welcome
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Saints’ Church
Australia
America
Land of Equality and Fraternity
Barmore
George Washington
Christ
Dangers of Kerosene in Starting Fires Warned by Officials
A 1914 Illinois fire bulletin warns kerosene starts fires quickly and can cause deadly explosions. Coroners in Stephenson County report five deaths in a year and urge never pouring kerosene from a can into a stove. Use kerosene only on kindling outside the stove to reduce gas buildup.
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Illinois
Stephenson
Ford dealers announce record low prices this year
Ford dealers say machines will be cheaper than ever with a $15 price reduction. The legislature moves to kill labor bills interfering with industries as they appear. A St Helens shipbuilder to construct a new government snagboat mill for Mathloma.
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Ford Dealers
St. Helens
Mathloma
Oregon’s Good Road Investments In Focus
A report highlights funds for road projects in Oregon totaling 21 972 128 74 dollars across multiple counties. Authorities emphasize infrastructure upgrades and anticipated economic benefits from sustained investment.
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Oregon
Good Road Investments
Mears and Jones Tie The Knot In A Home Wedding
Blanche Edith Jones and Charles H. Mears were wed at 8:00 PM on February 17 1915 at the Jones residence in the southwest part of town. Rev J F Vernon officiated among invited guests. the couple plan to reside in Marshfield and receive many wedding gifts.
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E. W. Jones
Blanche Edith
Chas. H. Mears
Marshfield
J. F. Vernon
First Presbyterian Church
Mears
Johnson-Wilson Nuptial at Home Ceremony
The wedding of Lois Grace Johnson to Grover C. Wilson occurred Sunday morning February 14 1915 at 8 o clock at the Johnson residence with Rev James F Vernon officiating Only family members attended and the couple left for a short trip to the Bay Cities Grover is noted as a prosperous young business man and Lois as a refined young lady The Enter prise extends congratulations and best wishes
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Thomas V. Johnson
Lois Grace
Grover C. Wilson
James F. Vernon
Bay Cities
Grover
Miss Lois
Advertising Man Sets Course for American Commerce
A pitch highlights America’s wealth in money, crops, and citizens and urges advertisers to keep investing. It emphasizes the role of the advertising man in placing a business on the map and avoiding wasted splashes of attention.
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United States
America
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Medford Resident
Myrtle Point readers are urged to seek relief from kidney troubles with Dean's Kidney Pills. W. Main St. Medford Oregon grocer C Kribs testifies his back pain and urinary issues improved after using two or three boxes. He previously endorsed the remedy years ago in Minnesota. Price 50 cents at dealers. Doan's Kidney Pills are the same trusted remedy from a Buffalo company.
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Myrtle Point
Dean
Micro
C. Kribs
Grocer
W. Main St. Medford
Ore
Wadena
Minn
Doan
Milburn Go
Props
Buffalo
N.Y
Happenings There Here And Anywhere In Oregon
Local leaders push a land restoration plan led by Tom Richardson to help unemployed would-be farmers finance farms. Polk County clubs promote agriculture at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Albany to host a February 27 Sales Day uniting farmers and merchants with auctions and special store events. Oregon uses kelp beds off the coast to salvage potash amid wartime shortages.
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Tom Richardson
Oregon Development League
Richardson
Polk County
San Francisco
Albany
Albany Commercial Club
Oregon
Lewis
Oregon Coast
Washington the man and the making of a hero
The piece lauds George Washington on his birthday, tracing his growth from a frontier youth to the leading Virginian and Revolutionary commander. It argues his greatness lay not in intellect or eloquence but in character and moral duty shaping his leadership.
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Potomac
Rappahannock
Lexington
Bunker Hill
Great Forest
Washington
Congress
Supreme greatness of Washington in eighteenth century history
A fragment reflecting on Washington as the supreme greatness and priceless possession of history, praising the flowering manhood of his era and its enduring glory.
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Wachington
Bridge School reports contest and May fair plans
At the beginning of the year Bridge Ore pupils split into Bees and Butterflies for a contest led by Edwin Weekly and Maude Hooten. The first month shows results. A Bridge School Fair and May Festival are planned with four divisions and committees led by Harry Davis Mary Wadman Lyle Nosler Miss Helen Murphy for the program coordinating indoor activities and exhibits.
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Edwin Weekly
Maude Hooten
Bridge
Nwt
Harry Davis
Chassion
Sehrol
Mary Wadman
Lyle Nosler
Helen Murphy
Sunshine
Enicott Dicotatewat
Virgie Houser
Edith
Houser
Pearl Ford
Beeen
Nelle
Freddie Rookard
Alta Rookard
Flossie McBee
Total
Eerseeenseeensen
Mobley Weltch
Ge Hater
Snes
Flossie’ Cribbens
Lillian Morris
Peg
Gateateaa
Seer
Ora Roselle Pista
Walt
Gladys Miller
Ea Seas
James Wadman
Siverett
Frederick Oa
Presbyterian Valentine Social at Lundys Hall
The ladies of the Presbyterian church held a Valentine social at Lundy’s Hall last Thursday evening. The decorated hall featured valentines and pictures while guests enjoyed games and a buffet with sandwiches cakes and hot chocolate. The event raised about 27 dollars for church funds.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Lundy’s Hall
Notice to Contractors for County Road Improvement
Notice is given that sealer bids are invited for improvement work on a portion of the County Road in Road District No 12 under 1914 special road proceedings and tax. Bids must be filed with the County Clerk by March 5 1915 at 10:00 AM. A five percent certified check is required, forfeitable if the bidder fails to sign a contract within ten days after award. Dated at Coquille Oregon February 18 1915. Robert R Watson County Clerk.
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City of
Coquille
Coos County
Oregon
A. D
Robert R. Watson
Field Trip Through Oregon Woods by University of Oregon
A University of Oregon summer school field trip through the Siuslaw valley Bay country and Crater Lake district is planned for botany geology and nature study. Instructors from the regular faculty will lead with visiting scientists invited. the study will cover sea level to 8000 feet and emphasize weathering flora fauna and geology.
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Siuslaw
Bay Country
Crater
Lake District
University of Oregon
When One House Passes a Bill the Other Kills It
A concise note on legislative process where an action approved by one chamber is reversed or rejected by the other. The statement illustrates the check and balance in a bicameral system.
Adler-i-ka Rumor Drives Myrtle Point Sales
Local report from N G W Perkins druggist notes Adler-i-ka buckthorn and glycerine mixture is widely sold in Myrtle Point. One spoonful is claimed to relieve almost any constipation or gas stomach and is said to work within a minute. The product is described as safe and non gripping.
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Myrtle Point
N. G. W.perkins
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