Parcel post aims to meet expectations amid star route shifts
Former Senator Jonathan Borne defends parcel post law as sound yet slow to adjust star route compensation. He notes high initial rates, calls for self sufficiency, and warns against rapid expansion at private costs. He cites western star routes facing bankruptcy and delivery issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan. Jin
Parcel Post
Star
Bnkrupcy
Post
Potas
Jonathan “Borne
Star Route
Estabrook Boats Service Promotes Coastal Line
L L Brandenburg manager for the Estabrook Line in Oregon visited Bardon last Friday praising freight and passenger service on three steamers Speedwell Fifield and Bandon between Coquille river and California cities. The fleet runs from San Francisco to San Pedro and the company plans a new stunt to attract patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estabreok Boats
L ‘Brandenburg
Coquille
California
San Pedro
Brandenburg
Oaks Pavilion to Host First Season Game at New Hall
The Myrtle Point teams play their first game of the season at the Oaks Pavilion near the fair grounds this Friday night January 16 1914. The hall built by R C Dement is nearly ready with good capacity for spectators and special music planned. Admission is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Dement
Myrtle Point High School
Federal aid issue on highway control urged by former senator
Former Senator Jonathan Borne Jr., chair of the Joint Good Roads committee, argues that highway improvement should start with main farm to market roads and remain under state control. He opposes federal takeover, supports some funds for pleasure routes, and emphasizes state rather than Washington decision power. He notes autos and farmers share road use and urges local determinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jonathan Borne, Jr
Joint
Good Roads Committee
Cone
Lee
Grange Installs Officers at January Meeting
At the Grange meeting held last Saturday January tenth the following officers were installed Master J F Schroeder Overseer E Jenkins Lecturer P B Robison Secretary Eva Jenkins Steward K H Hansen Assistant Steward C C Robison Lady Assistant Steward Fannie Ray Chaplain Mrs Strong Gate Keeper Bernice Robison Ceris Rowena Roberts Pomona Lulu Ray Flora Bernice Robison
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Schroeder
E. Jenkins
Robison
Mrs. Strong
Bernice Robison
Ceris
Rowena Roberts
Pomona
Lulu Ray
Flora
Nana Smith Re-enters Coast Lumber Trade March
The steamer Nana Smith, idle at the C. A. Smith mill through fall and winter, will resume lumber trade service around March. She is undergoing overhaul and painting and will be ready for the trip south. No enlargement of passenger accommodations is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nana Smith
C. A. Smith
Coos Bay
Wireless rescue tale echoes fog bound wrecks
An uncertain fragment recalls wireless calls aiding survivors from the steamer Merced and others in fog. It mentions receivers, crews, and passengers saved, with references to ships Volturno Fifield and others, and local agents in Bandon Coquille Marehfield and Coquille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Merced
Volturno
Fifield
Speeriwe 1
Bandon
Murder Case From Another Point Of View
Gold Beach Globe reports on A R Cooley and the Van Pelt murder case, critiquing the methods of arrest and treatment by officials led by Gov. West and Geo M Brown. It alleges improprieties by detective Doyle, identifies concerns about warrants, jail transfers, and witness handling, and calls for a fair trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Cooley
van Pelt
Gov. West
Geo. M. Brown
Stephen A. Doyle
West
Wood
Doyle
Cooley
Curry County
M. Brown
Hamilton
Douglas
J. W. Higgins
Spokane
Roseburg
J W. Higgins
Sam
John van Pelt
The
Wear
Beach Globe
Birth Announcement for Kirbs Son Arrives January 10 1914
A son was born to Mr and Mrs George Kirbs on Saturday January 10 1914. The brief notice records the new arrival and the family names involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kirbs
Timber Cruise Report Shows Large Coos County Timber Cruise
McCarthy files official report on timber cruise across about thirty townships totaling 288 081 acres in Coos County. The tally lists 18 512 856 000 feet of timber with average timbered areas around 206 344 84 acres per township and remaining swamp or burned land. Assisting cruisers included Jas Cowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danis McCarthy
Coos
Coos County
Coos River
McCarthy
Jas.Cowan
Oregon
Symopsis
Ki “Asc
Agremysitines
Rh. Dy
Ieee Metal’ Acrda
Dr Clifton F Hodge to Speak Across Oregon January
University of Oregon reports Dr Clifton F Hodge of the Extension faculty has a full January schedule with 18 appearances across Oregon towns. He covers bird protection conservation of wild animals and plant breeding and will address fly control in many communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Eugene
Oregon
Clifton F. Hodge
University of Oregon Extension
Hodge
Jefferson
Portland
St. Johns
North Portland
Albina
Gresham
Glendale
Christian Church Notes The Services
Large audiences attended both morning and evening services as Evangelist Adams spoke through the week. His sermons were helpful to all and especially the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Evangeliat "Adams
Meeting notes urge church growth and space expansion
The fragment notes meetings urging continued attendance and more room for classes. It mentions preaching services at Bridge next Lord's day in both morning and evening led by Pastor Elsworth Coulter.
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Pol
Ignat Ite
Sbest
Adj
Ats Bridge
Elsworth
Coulter
Myrtle Poly Section Grows Corn in Coos County
WE Hartley of six miles south reports growing corn that can thrive in Coos county. He planted about half an acre for seed and harvested sixty three bushels of yellow dent corn this fall. He attributes strong yield to well prepared ground and rapid germination within five days after planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Hartley
Bandon Merchants Push Freight Run to Portland by Brooklyn
Business leaders in Bandon push for a freight and passenger service to Portland using the Brooklyn. A Pape led petition seeks merchant support including Coquille and Myrtle Point to guarantee at least $3 000 monthly freight, offset delays from Tillamook Christmas goods, while the Brooklyn awaits lumber-market recovery in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
University Extension School
Medford and Vicinity
University
Klamath Falls
Vicinity
Bonanza
Fort Klamath
Merrill
Marshfield
North Bend
Bandon
Coquille
Myrtle Point
Berghce
Brooklyn
Oil in Coquille Valley Coal Mine Hinted by Tar Light
Coos Bay Times reports a discovery near Bear Riverton in the Coquille River Coal Company's mine where tar and crude oil were found with coal, showing a four inch tar streak in a four foot vein. The finder, Mr. Baines, notes the material lights easily and resembles coal, suggesting oil may exist in Coos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille River Coal’ Company
Porge
Baines
Yhia
Coquille River Coal Company’s
Power Line Trouble Causes Nighttime Outage
The Oregon Power Company reported to the Enterprise that a loose wire between this place and Coquille caused a nighttime outage after 10 PM. Repairs were completed by 2 AM, with authorities noting a state law against such vandalism and warning that anyone caught would face penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. ‘McKenna
Oregon Power Company
Coquille
Pitauen Hee
Coneille
Bank of Myrtle Point elects officers for new year
At their annual meeting last Tuesday afternoon the stockholders elected J. R. Benson as president C. C. Carter as vice president and G. W. Shelley J. D. Carl and R. L. Morris as officers for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Myrtle Point
J. R. Benson
C. C. Carter
G. W. Shelley
J. D. Carl
R. L. Morris
Coquille Editor and Associate Take Short Trips
J. C. Savage former editor of the Coquille Sentinel was in town on business yesterday. E. O. Carter traveled to North Bend yesterday for a few days of business on a similar trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Savage
E ‘Coquille Sentinel
E. O. Carter
North Bend
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Biatabrook
Thie Company
Grange
Bandon “Warehouse Co
CHM Wheels
H. Sengstacken
Marehfield
Joe’ Schilling
Myrtie
FPR
Globe
Timber Cruise
Fighteen
Ballion
Myrtle Poly
C. A. Harrington
Aa.l
Coquille Valley
George
Bains
Fiside
N. P. Peterson
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