Notable Myrtle Point Breezy Bits
Neighborhood Arago Argus notes a New Year Eve party at L A Pinkston’s for Miss Belva and Gilbert Pinkston, another large gathering at E J Myers, Nettie Halter visits from Bandon for David Root’s birthday, Uncle Joe Root buys an accordion for Sunday school singing, Coquille River overflows for the season starting January 3, and a surprise party for David Root hosted by his sisters at Schroeder Bros. old home.
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L. A
E. J. Myers
Nettie Halter
Bandon
David Root
Joe Root
Arago
Coquille
Schroeder Bros
City Council Debates Delinquent Assessments And Fire Alarm
The council ordered the city attorney to pursue delinquent street improvement assessments by January 15, 1914, or commence foreclosure. A street light at Willow and A streets was approved. A water tank on Maple street was to be examined for sale to Mr. Morrison. The attorney opposed Keller Bros handling bond election legal work due to potential bid leverage. The old fire alarm gong was to be reinstalled and curfew bells resumed.
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Willow
Maple Street
Morrison
Pulford
Recorder
Keller Bros
J. C. Brown
City School Notes Preview New Pupils and Schedule
Josephine Hayes Abbie Ewood and Eva Lewellen are named as new pupils in Miss Robbins room. The sixth grade finished Concord Bridge and fifth grade studies By the River Levalle. First basketball game January 23 Coquille vs Myrtle Point at Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Widby
Levi Billings
Miss Robbins
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point News Roundup From 18 Years Ago
Local residents share tales from the Blanco hotel in Marshfield with visits from Mrs. Jas Ferry and Mrs. Dan Roberta. Levi Gant recovers from illness as New Year celebrations continue. Controversy swirls about Sam G Brown’s jail escape and a train hold up near Riddle in 1895.
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Jas Ferry
Blanco Hotel
Marshfield
Dan Roberta
G. A. Brown
Levi Gant
Optimus Quadrillé Band
Optimus Quadrille
Eastern Star
Sam G. Brown
J.C. Brown
Coos County
Literary Society
Norway
Daniel Giles
Poland
China
Berkshire
Jack Case
Jim Pool
Portland
S. P
Riddle
Card of Thanks for Father’s Illness and Death
With my family I desire to thank my friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and the decease of my father. W. R. Panter.
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W. R. Panter
Local notes from Coquille and Marshfield region
A compilation of short business and travel items. John Wagner and O O Carter visited nearby towns on Tuesday. Att’y S D Pulford tended county business. Rancher John Fabry and families hosted New Year dinner. Logs and river work described by Aasen and Powers. Depot agent change noted. Annin plans Portland trip. Family moves and dairy lease updates near Norway and Herman Carl ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wagner
Coquille
O. H. Robinson
Nakomis
Morris Bros
Aasen
Aasen Bros
North Fork
HH Powers
Marshfield
Mr. Powers
W. L. Kolm
Mr. Kolm
Mr. Kahn
A. R. Annin
Portland
Jesse Clinton
Norway
B. F. Wyatt
Herman Carl
Pinkston Laird
Ellis Brothers
Myrtle Point Brass Band Forms In 1880
The Myrtle Point Brass Band completed its organization on November 28 1880 adopting by laws and electing Ed Bender leader J Henry Schroeder secretary and H Schroeder Sr treasurer Dues are 25 cents monthly Members listed include Edward Bender W P Hermann Dietz Chas E Schroeder S E Stewart J Henry Schroeder H Schroeder Sr J Fred Schroeder A H Schroeder and others joined as band members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Bay
Myrtle Pint
Myrtle Point
Ed. Bender
J. Henry Schroeder
H. Schroeder
Edward Bender
W. P. Hermann
Charles E. G. Dietz
Victory at Sea Photoplay Headed for the Unique
A five reel high class Photoplay titled Victory comes to the Unique with U. S. Navy backing during recent Cuban fleet maneuvers. Secretary Daniels and other officials appear as major figures. Major battleships reportedly participate in the production and admission is set at 25 cents due to high subject rent. Rumors say Governor West’s crusade against saloon interests spurs opposition from local interests in Baker County. Enterprise acts for results.
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U. S. Navy
Cuban
Daniels
West
Baker County
Copperfield
Real estate transfers recorded in Coos County Oregon
December 29 1913 transfers include M H Mast et al to Emanuel Chico et al Myrtle Point W D lots in Coquille City and North Bend parcels. January 2 1914 lists Geo H Smith et ux to Anna Bailey and Marie M Houston et al to State of Oregon Game Preserve, plus several mortgage and trust transfers across Marshfield Myrtle Point and Lakeview areas.
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Coos
the Title Guarantee & Abstract Company
Marshfield
Coquille City
Oregon
J. O. Stemmler
Myrtle Point
M. H. Mast
Emanuel Chico
W. D
Pearl M. Hendricks
Jas. T. Guerin
Smith
Willamette Pacific Railroad Co
Howard Farm Co
W. M. Willamette Pacific Railroad Co
S. E
N. E
N. W
L. J. Simpson
Chas. Carrington
Lakeside
Plessly
Henry Haverkamp
Township
W. M
Parker B. Holland, Et Ux
Home Mortgage Co
S. W
W. M Heirs
W. E. Rackleff
Ralph R. Rackleff
Bennett Trust Co
Parker B. Holland
S. D
Hollan Place
Edwin Roberts and Ivy Miller Wed in Myrtle Point Home Ceremony
Edwin C. Roberts and Ivy Pauline Miller were married at the Miller home in Myrtle Point at noon January 1 1914. The bride, chief operator and local manager of Coos Bay Home Telephone, wore pink silk. the groom, with Roberts Giles and Roberts attorneys, wore dark blue serge. officiating minister E. E. Coulter. They plan to reside on Harris street with friends wishing them joy. John Whobrey departed for a Bruslaw business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin C. Roberts
Ivy Pauline Miller
A. A. Miller
Mr. Roberts
J. H. Roberts
Myrtle Point
Miss Miller
Breakwater Safe After Strong Gale Drives Ship North
Report circulated countywide last Sunday caused unease among relatives of aboard. Times notes the Breakwater entered the Columbia River at 1 30 pm yesterday and, battered by a heavy gale, likely set new speed records on the northbound run from bar to bar.
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Columbia River
Bar
Appointment of Executor for James H Matheny Estate
Notice declares T Johnson as executor of James H Matheny’s estate in Coos County Oregon. Creditors must present claims verified with vouchers to Roberts Giles Roberts Myrtle Point within six months from this notice dated January 1.
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James H. Matheny
Coos County
Oregon
Roberts
Giles & Roberts
Myrtle Point
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hub Clothing & Shoe Co
City School
Josephine Hayes
Abbie Ewood
Eva Lewellen
Meg
Yourself
Chas. E. Schroeder
S. E. Stewart
J. Fred Schroeder
A. H. Schroeder
J. Machado
Spencer & Shelley
John Whobrey
Bruslaw Country
T. Johnson
James J. Matheney
Spires’ Pharmacy
S.brewer’s Shoe
JSF Monepsirpaleetas
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