Oregon Supreme Court Reverses Circuit in Strong County Road Case
The Oregon Supreme Court reverses the Circuit Court of Coos County and sustains the County Court's denial to open a North Fork road near Lee Bay. The remonstrance and petition lacked required reasons, a point the court finds not mandatory for petitioners or remonstrators. The decision preserves the county denial and highlights road procedure issues.
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Thé
Oregon Supreme Court
Lewis Strong
Coos County
Circuit Court of
North Fork
Lee Bay
Circuit Court
County ‘Court
Supreme Court
Frieght
Ain “Road
Strong
Loganberries promise big profits says Oregon expert
Prof C I Lewis of Oregon Agricultural College notes loganberries yield high profits, with many earning 200 to 250 dollars per acre. The fruit offers vast potential with proper handling and organization. A new loganberry growing and processing course will run January 6 for four weeks, covering canning evaporating and juice manufacturing. Heinz pickles in bulk at Peterson's.
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C. I. Lewis
Oregon Agricultural College
Northwest
Bear Attack and Wolfish Courage on the South Fork
J C Warner chased a wild bear after a bear charged him during a Sunday hunt with a .22 rifle and two life-saving dodges behind a log. He later with nephew Claire Nystrom and five dogs faced the bear again killing it with a final shot. The bear weighed about 35 pounds more than 36 hundred, yielding fat and meat sold in camps. The tale includes a late scene with the Scott family traveling by rail and the conductor delaying a Sunday school class fare rules dispute.
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J. To
Warner
Claire Nystrom
Brack
J. C
Brain
Masquerade Draws Large Myrtle Club Crowd at New Year's
The Myrtle Club hosted a New Year’s masquerade in their rooms attended by upwards of 40 couples. The hall featured orange punch, a Bingville Orchestra provided music, and costumes represented many nationalities and walks of life. One standout duo portrayed Rag and Uncle Henry.
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Webster
Myrtle Club
Threepiace
Bingville Orchestra
Henry
Fourteen Ride On One Ticket In Ellensburg
A mother and fourteen children under five traveled through Ellensburg Washington last week on the Northern Pacific without paying any fare. The group, all children of Mrs. Frank Scott of Highland Kansas, occupied five double seats in a day coach during the journey from the middle states to an eastern destination according to a conductor’s report.
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Kpoast
Scott
Arthur
Arnold
Allen
Almon
Albin
Albert
Albion
Adolph
Abel
Abner
Ellensburg
Wash
Frank Scott
Highland
Kansas
Northern Pacific
Middle States
Oregon Assessed Valuation Rises by 9 Million
Oregon totals show 793,095,181 in 1912, up from 784,118,857 in 1911. Multnomah County adds over 8,000,000 to the tax rolls, while a few counties report declines. the state tax commission compiled the 1911 and 1912 valuations with county figures for Coos Curry Douglas and others.
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Salem
Ore
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Multnomah County
State Tax Commission
Curry
Douglas
New Year Resolutions and Debt Settlement Request
Henry G. Ploeger of Myrtle Point Oregon asks all debtors to settle accounts without further notice in the columns, hoping for a prosperous new year and duty to fellow man. Dated December 31, 1912.
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Henry G. Ploeger
Myrtle Point
Ore
Myrtle Point Real Estate Company Formed in Myrtle Point
A new firm named Myrtle Point Real Estate Company announces formation to conduct general real estate brokerage and commission business with offices over the Bank of Myrtle Point. The founders state years of experience will enable them to provide excellent public service.
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Myrtle Point Real Estate Company
Bank of Myrtle Point
Myrtle Club Annual Meeting For Officer Election
The Myrtle Club will hold its annual meeting at 7 30 next Wednesday evening January 8 1913 in the club rooms to elect officers for the ensuing year. A proposed new constitution will be considered and a complete reorganization may be enacted to bring new life. Members are urged to remember the date and paste this notice in your hat. Boost.
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Myrtle Club
Myrtle Point teacher denies re sign and defends board action
Agnes E. Keating states she did not resign as teacher of the 7th and 8th grades. She recounts Mr Park informed her on December 21 the board claimed she resigned for not signing a year long contract. They had hired another teacher to finish her term which ends January 1 1918.
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Park
Myrtle Point
Agnes E. Keating
Call on L Strong for DeLaval cream separator repairs
Local dairy cooperative seeks repairs and replacement parts for DeLaval cream separators. Request covers maintenance and service support from L Strong to keep milk processing lines functioning efficiently.
Wind Storm Hurts Myrtle Point Area With Major Damage
A severe wind storm across the county caused extensive damage. Signs on Spruce Street were twisted or torn, Bank of Myrtle Point awning damaged, and Maple street roofing partially scattered. Marshfield saw the worst loss with an electric crane toppled from Nana Smith operations, totaling over ten thousand dollars.
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Spruce Street
Bank of Myrtle Point
Binger Hermann
Maple Street
Marshfield
Smith Company
Nana Smith
Grants Pass Railroad Sparks Coast Connection Speculation
Granta Pass residents and Coos County leaders discuss funding a railroad linking Grants Pass to Crescent City with expected Coos Bay connection within 12 to 18 months. Wilsey backing prompts franchise inquiries in Crescent City and Del Norte County, while engineer H A Sumner who led prior surveys reportedly travels in the area.
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Duke of Portland
San Francisco
Coast Line
Smith- Powers Road
Grants Pass
Athe “Hill
Coose Bay
Eugene
San
Francisco
Crescent City
Eureka
Granta Pass
Coos County
Coos Bay
Wilsey
Del
Coos County School Census Totals Released
The completed county census lists 6247 students in Coos County with 3219 males and 3028 females. Breakout by city shows Bandon 922, Marshfield 864, North Bend 605, Coquille 507, and Myrtle Point 331.
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Coos County
Bandon
Marshfield
North Bend
Coquille
Myrtle Point
Dinner Celebration for Little Daughter Hilda
Mrs Nystrom hosted a dinner in honor of her daughter Hilda's ninth birthday. The meal featured a decorated grill room, cake and cake, and guests enjoyed music and games in the parlor after the feast.
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Nystrom
Hilda
Taanenerss
Myrtle Point Hardware Co Announces Weekly Vote Prizes
The Myrtle Point Hardware Co. will award a set of silverware each week to the party receiving the most votes in its big contest, in addition to the grand prize grand piano and gold watches.
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Myrtle Point Hardware Co
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Peterson
Spruce St. Opp
Unique Theater
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L. W. Walls & Son
F. S. Dow
Oregon
Il. el
Pharoeh the Harness Man
R.R. Stirs
N. P. Peterson
Benson's
Brick
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