Gravel Ford Gems Last Week in Myrtle Point
Notable notes from Myrtle Point: Mr. and Mrs. I T Weekly sold their ranch to Washington buyers. Mrs Hollenbeck of Bandon visits for holidays with her son here. Grandma Lamb improves under Mrs Chandler care. Baby girl born December 12 to Mr. and Mrs Jess Bright formerly of here. Joe Root and children from Arago visited J H Barklow home Sunday. Sarah Randleman and daughter Golda visit relatives earlier this week. Ray Clinton and family visit relatives on the lower river Tuesday. Dr K A Leep of Myrtle Point made a professional visit to Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Root
Arago
J. H. Barklow
Sarah Randleman
Golda
Ray Clinton
Lower River
K. A. Leep
Myrtle Point
Norway
Quarterly Meeting at U B Church Invites All Neighbors
This week notes a quarterly meeting set for next Sunday at the U B church with a cordial invitation extended to all neighbors. Also reported is W L Krantz selling his ranch to Mr Shuch of Coos River for 12500, with no future plans stated. Mr and Mrs James Parry welcomed a baby girl born December 27, the first daughter in the family. Grandma Lamb, previously on the sick list, is now able to be around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
W. L. Krantz
Shuch
Coos River
Krantz
James Parry
Grandma Lamb
Clinton and Wyatt Families Share Christmas in Opportune Visits
James D. Clinton and daughters Leta and Sylvia spent Christmas in Riverton with Mr. and Mrs. John Bellom. Emma Kennedy joined relatives in Norway. Ray Clinton and Miss Eva Wyatt wed at the bride’s father B F Wyatt’s home on Christmas day. The Norway community neighbors, including McCloskey and Hayes, held gatherings and basketball practice at Fe McCloskey hall as locals greet the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Clinton
Leta
Sylvia
Riverton
John Bellom
Emma Kennedy
Norway
Albert Clinton
Lower River
John Clinton
Ray Lewis
P. S. Robison
P. W. Laird
Carl Place
Sam Miller
B.F. Wyatt
Marsh
Bert
Isom Clinton
Myrtle Point
Rock Spring
Theodore Clinton
Coquille
Near Gravel Ford
John Roof
Local Notes and Holiday Happenings in Curry County
Harold Manwarning returned from Denmark and may work with cheese making next season. Mrs. James Whobrey recovers after illness after moving to the Neal place. August Schroeder and wife visited over Christmas. A railroad company team drowned at Rolland Prairie after a recent purchase for 700 dollars. Alvin Reed enjoys South Fork associations again. The Christmas school program led by Miss Jennings went well. Ed Baker hosts a Saturday gathering to celebrate the marriage of Adolphus Hayes and Lottie Baker at North Bend on December 25. Congratulations extended to the newlyweds. Mrs. J. B. Luttrell and children and Miss Florence Jennings had Christmas dinner at Grandpa Luttrell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Manwarning
Denmark
Curry County
James Whobrey
Neal Place
August Schroeder
Warnerford
Rolland Prairie
Alvin Reed
South Fork
Sonnie
Miss Jennings
Ed Baker
Adolphus Hayes
Lottie Baker
North Bend
J. B. Luttrell
Florence Jennings
Arago School Christmas Program Receives Praise
The Arago school under Miss Hansen carried the program smoothly with self reliance and tasteful decorations. A large Christmas party was held at the Schroeder home, reports say everyone had an excellent time. Some events were affected by stormy weather but participants enjoyed the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arago
Hansen
Clarence Schroeder
United Brethern Church
Hazel Radabaugh
Belva Pinkston
Coquille High School
Frank Todd
Coaledo
Roy School
Ruben Young
Bandon
D. C. Krantz
Miss Naiomi and Nettie Root Visit For Exams At Arago
Miss Naiomi and Nettie Root of Myrtle Point are vacationing at home during the eighth grade examinations at Arago. Several students from other districts will form a large class, with studies resuming Friday after Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naiomi
Nettie Root
Myrtle Point
Arago
Revival crowds greet meetings and local news from Rainbow
Rev. T. B. McDonald and family traveled to the revival that began December 21. Attendance remains good despite bad weather. Mrs. Geo. Brownson, 30, died December 26 at Big Creek. funeral by Rev. Thos. Barklow at Enchanted Prairie cemetery. Chas. Fowler injured by a runaway team near Rock Creek. sprained arm and minor head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. McDonald
Coquille
Fred Nosler
Gladys
Little Fritz
Big Creek
Geo. Brownson
Matt Belieu
A. L. Nosler
W. A. Rosell
Rainbow
Dining Improvements On Modern Ocean Liners Compared To Dickens Era
Harold Chester notes on Leslie’s dining rooms aboard new ships. Modern ships feature hotel like dining with small tables and individual waiters. Cold storage and wireless menus keep foods like grape fruit and New York ice cream fresh worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
America
Harold Chester
Leslie’s
New York
Marconi
Ocean
San Francisco
Homecoming Day and enlarged Bible school at church
Christian Church notes state Bible school attendance grew from 13 to 11 with a full graded program. The evening service filled the house last Lord's day with one new member and two baptisms. State evangelist to preach both morning and evening next Lord's day amid Endeavor hours. Christmas program praised as best yet. ELLSWORTH E. COULTER, Pastor. Prospectors urged to get Local Location Notices at Myrtle Point Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Ellsworth E. Coulter
Myrtle Point News Highlights From December 1895
Levi Gant remains unimproved after a rheumatic attack. Myrtle Point plans a spring Creamery startup and a leap year ball is rumored for February 1896. Reports include a Christmas masquerade prank, a serious fire in Coquille City, a young couple’s December 22 wedding, and calls for improved rural highways amid sparse rain and poor roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Gant
Myrtle Point
M. N. Macumber
Currier
Eastern Star
Lillie Dean
Coquille City Herald
Sadie Harrington
Coquille City Bulletin Force
Band Boys
Elsie Hughes
Questi
Soem
Coquille City
Shamrock
Lyon
Bulletin
Marshfield
Coos County Mercantile & Shipping Association
J. W. Wimner
Cupid
E. Jenkins
Eva Rookard
Bridge
McLain
Myrtle Point Transfer ‘Co
Museums Need Clear Labels to Educate the Public
A Philadelphia Inquirer note cites a three day conference of museum representatives urging that exhibits be labeled. Delegates largely favored labeling to aid visitors who seek knowledge as museums grow scientifically for education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles Wilson Peale
Boston
Fairmont Park
University Museum
Commercial Museums
Academy of Natural Sciences Museum
Philadelphia Inquirer
Professor Reddie to Perform One Night at Benson Hall
Myrtle Point notes Prof Reddie of the University of Oregon will present several selections at Benson Hall Saturday night at 8 15. Admission is 10 cents for adults and children with parents, free for parents. The hall will be warm and comfortable. The eighth grade exams are set for January 15 and primary entries are due January 26. Alton Chandler left for his grandmother Mrs Lambs funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reddie
University of Oregon
Benson Hall
University
Myrtle Point
Alton Chandler
Lamb
The Farmer's Creed Excerpt by Frank L. Mann
A rural motto extols permanent agriculture and richer soil as the path to abundance. It champions early suburban virtues, clean fields, proud farm families, country schooling, and community pride, ending with a note about paying the printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Mann
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Wim
Norway News
Charles Dickens
Myrtle Point Enterprise
City School
Josephine Hayes
Abbie Elwood
Eva Lewellen
Coos
Curry Counties
Bell System
Roseburg
Coos Bay
W. T. Ramsey
Price
O. K
Benjamin Ostlind
Ore
Main
Farmers
Netacy
J. O. Stemmiler Aberr
Dera
T. W. Panter
Santee
C. H. Day
Grandy Bidg
Oregon
J. L. Laird
Laird’s Livery Barn
Spires Pharmacy
Denne
Spires
Pharmacy
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