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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
2
Local page lists new ads for Harry E. Hermann A. B. Taylor and N . W. Perkins with citations to look them up.
The poem reflects on enduring pleasures from old songs and wine and old friends. It contrasts fleeting present pleasures with lasting memories, noting memory's pull as years pass and life flows downstream. The refrain declares old songs, old wine, and old friends remain best as time circles onward.
Advertising proves its value with Mont gomery Ward and local cases. The Enterprise notes how ads turn small costs into profits, and how farmers, merchants, and communities benefit as ads reach every home in the Myrtle Point area. It recalls estrayed stock found through notices and a small debt settled after readers saw the ad.
Ambition talks Harlan reads the money value of an education. The average educated man earns 1200 yearly for forty years, totaling 48000, while a day laborer earns 450 yearly. The education gap sums to 30000, requiring 13 years of schooling, making each school day worth over 11.50, yet true worth lies in personal power beyond money.
A fragment notes a rider considering future costs and a plan tied to finding calves. It suggests skipping an apparent misstep to avoid cheating the horse and rider, while the Exterprise continues a search for calves, implying higher potential profit than the advertisement.
An "apple sizer" by Kelly Price and W. G Price of North Yakima Wash sorts apples by weight. The device uses three spring driven arms like a baseball pitcher to deliver apples into bins with minimal bruising. If practical it may reduce skilled sizing and speed up wrapping and boxing of fruit.
An editorial excerpt urges courage during despair and argues that steady effort and daily kindness improve both the individual and society. It notes that habit governs many lives and that attitudes toward others persist, shaping a memorable age.
An advertisement touts a constitutional cure for catarrh and digestive diseases sold by F. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces with 10 drop doses and offers testimonials and circulars. Zeke Hall's Family Pills are also shown for constipation.
I O O F Myrtle Point invites Noble Grand Officers and Members to a special service at the Christian church next Friday evening January 16. The Rebekahs are included. The notice is published for all lodge members. Also mentions printing engagement, announcement, cards, and wedding invitations by the Enterprise office.
The undersigned Carrie N. Livingston is appointed Administratrix of the estate of W P Hermann, deceased, by the County Court of Coos County Oregon. All creditors must present verified claims with vouchers to Roberts Giles Roberts Myrtle Point Oregon within six months from January 15 1914.
Carrien Livingston is appointed Administratrix of the Vivian Hermann estate in Coos County Oregon. Creditors must present verified claims with vouchers to Roberts Giles Roberts in Myrtle Point within six months from January 15. Claims should be directed to the administratrix at the Roberts firm office.
Notice of intention to make Final five year Proof to establish homestead claim for land in section 20 township 30 south range 11 west Willamette meridian filed by J Fish of Bancroft Oregon with witnesses Charles D. Price William A. Fish Albert T. Rice and John L. Jewett all of Bancroft Oregon before United States Commissioner Edgar A. Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon on February 27 1914 and dated January 7 1934.
A miner named J. A. Ballingtyne was seriously injured at Mc Gee's coal mine in Riverton. He was caught between a car and a shaft wall, injuring his back and leg and breaking several ribs. A separate notice states the Coos and Curry County Fair Association will hold its annual stockholders meeting February 7, 1914, at Myrtle Club rooms Myrtle Point, Oregon for seven director elections and other business with stockholders asked to attend.
Department of the Interior Roseburg Oregon notice details Willie B. Ruland of Eugene filing Sworn Statement No. 08838 on May 5 1918 to purchase timber land listed as N4 4 NE SW 4 NE 4 NW and other sections under the Timber and Stone Law. Land and timber appraised 432.60 with timber 170000 board feet at 0.30 per M and land 160.00. Final proof set for February 20 1914 before County Clerk Lane County Oregon. Protest or contest may be filed before patent issues. 610 B F Jones Register.
Notice from T. M. Dimmick County Treasurer of Coquille Oregon dated January 2 1914. Taxes for year 1913 due January 15 1914. If unpaid by April 1 add 1 percent per month until September 1 when 10 percent penalty also added. No rebate. Tax bills mailed upon property description receipt.
County Court of Coos County Oregon appoints R W Lundy as administrator of the Mary J Lundy estate. Creditors must present verified claims with vouchers to Roberts Giles Roberts Myrtle Point Oregon within six months from January 1.
Notice is given that Robert J Mecum heir at law of Walter E Mecum of Bridge Oregon has filed intention to make Final Five Year Proof to establish claim to the land described. Proof before Edgar A Dodge US Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon January 30 1914. Landowners listed include William M Doney Edason Carpenter Clarence R Davis and Lawrence B Jennings of Bridge Oregon.
Clara A. Bunch administratrix of the estate of S C Bunch has filed a Final Account with the Coos County Court Oregon. A hearing on objections and settlement is set for February 2 1914 at the court house in Coos County. First publication January 1 1914.
Oscar W Morris of Rural Oregon filed May 4 1913 sworn statement for timber and land on section 32 township 30 S range 11 W under the Timber and Stone Law. Land and timber appraised 427 00 timber 650 000 board feet at 0 50 per M and land 8000. Final proof to be made Feb 20 1914 before Edgar A Dodge US Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon. Protest allowed.
A. Pierson of Myrtle Point Oregon filed on October 27 1913 sworn statement and application No 09156 to purchase the SE% SE% Section 30 Township 30 S Range 12 W Willamette Meridian timber and land under the Timber and Stone Law. Timber is appraised at 400000 board feet valued at 0.25 per M and land at 26.00.
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