04 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
1
The Coquille River flood swamped Myrtle Point and surrounding areas. Homes, outbuildings, and fences were washed away as water rose to several feet, trapping livestock and cutting trains, roads, and depots. A rescue by boat saved some occupants. casualties and losses are feared.
Mr Bell of Hewett and Bell seeks to build a bay area lighting and power plant and electric railway but protests Marshfield ordinances, causing a delay. Other notes report volatile beef supply, rising hay prices, and church services in Coos Bay area.
Myrtle Lodge No 78A F and A M and Elgin Chapter No 24 OE 9 held a joint public installation on December 27 at their lodge room. A large turnout witnessed officers installed by retiring Master W L Mast with W W Deyoe assisting. supper followed with both men and women aiding.
The discredited old year ended with a rattle as Myrtle Point residents, from young to old, stayed up to welcome the new year with boisterous celebration. Bells rang, fireworks exploded, and bands played a farewell while New Year parties and a dance in Hermann’s hall offered festive activity.
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