Bennett Butte Bits In Myrtle Point Section
J R Culver has killed one bear two wild cats and one coon since the first of the year. J E Morres has returned from a trip into California. H B Smith has just received a couple of thoroughbred cattle from California. R O Hatcher is building a new addition to his house. Mr Hatcher has just returned from a visit with friends and relatives at Fairview. Maud Horner is very low with pneumonia. Red Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Butte
J. R. Culver
J. E. Morres
California
H. B. Smith
R. O. Hatcher
Mr. Hatcher
Fairview
Maud Horner
Bridge Briefs Include Visits and Travel Near Marshfield
Jess Hatcher, aiding his uncle Hiram at the store, left Monday for Marshfield to visit a brother for a few days. William Weekly of Myrtle Point drove to his father’s place Tuesday, accompanying his father who had visited Coquille. Mr and Mrs Coquille visited old neighbors late in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Hatcher
Hiram
Marshfield
William Weekly
Myrtle, Point
Coquille
Norway News Notes Local Visits and Basketball Score
Miss Naomi Bellieu of Coquille visited the Clinton sisters Leta and Sylvia. Norway boys beat Myrtle Point 15 to 10 at McCloskey hall. S.A. Haughton and son George attended the Farmers Union Convention in Coquille. Evelyn Butler returned home from California after several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway News
Noami Bellieu
Coquille
Leta
Sylvia Clinton
John Clinton
Jess Clinton
Myrtle Point
McCloskey Hall
Norway Boys
S.A. Haughton
George
Farmers’Union
Arago Arguche Factory closes a successful year
The Arago Cheese Factory marked a very successful year ending January 3. The community welcomed a new organ from Chicago last Tuesday. A second son was born to Mr and Mrs John Carl on January 4 1914. Louis Strong and family moved to a ranch near Arago. Naomi Root visits Mr Price Robison for a couple of weeks. Mrs Louie Aasen has had a severe cold. Mrs Clarence Schroeder and Mrs Marion Clinton visited Mrs Willie Schroeder in Coquille who is ill with stomach cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arago
Chicago
John Carl
Louis Strong
Naomi Root
Price Robison
Louie Aasen
Clarence Schroeder
Marion Clinton
Coquille
Willie Schroeder
Entertainment Postponed After Death of Grand Roa Lamb
On account of the death of Grand Roa Lamb the entertainment is postponed and will be held on January 24 if nothing prevents. J D Bennett is visiting Myrtle Point this week. Misses Hazel and Retta Weekly listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravel Ford
Grandroa Lamb
J.D. Bennett
Myrtle Point
Hazel
Retta
Local Notes From Myrtle Point and Nearby Names
Visitors and residents are mentioned including Mr. F. Moser on a Coquillé trip. New academy students include Ray Bennett Elsie Owen and Miss Williams. T G Summerlin and family return home from Myrtle Point. E A Mereen moves into a new bungalow. The academy debate was well attended and enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
F. Moser
Coquillé
Ray Bennett
Elsie Owen
Miss Williams
E. A. Mereen
Oregon Game Revenue Shows 1913 Totals and License Mix
Oregon hunters and anglers paid 117 592 for game and fish rights in 1913. Licensing brought 48 020 from hunting and 44 784 from angling plus 24 824 for the two dollar combo. Non resident fees added 1 520 and court fines 6 775 split between counties and the fish and game commission. Despite more hunters, many called 1913 the poorest season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
Oregon
William F. Finley
Fish and Game Commission
Farmers Union Plans Big Myrtle Point Meeting
The Farmers Union announces a large open meeting at Myrtle Point on February 7 1914 the first Saturday in February. J Finley Schroeder of Norway and Frank Burkholder of Coquille visited yesterday to mobilize members and launch plans inviting all farmers to attend and join. Local county speakers may present and an outside speaker is hoped for if feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Myrtle Point
J. Finley Schroeder
Norway
Frank Burkholder
Coquille
Local Births and Town News Highlight January Events
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs G E Diets on January 9 1914 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Herbert Thomas on January 15 1914 Both families reside in the city. Local merchants S M Nosler and J E Norton visited from Coquille while Bank stockholders gathered for Myrtle Point meeting The Unique Theatre showcased feature films and Hub stores manager A J Mendel visited W C Fensler. Linotype Way slogan promotes efficient printing at the Point Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davis
J. P. Steinmier
Cee
Herbert Thomas
S.M. Nosler
J. E. Norton
Coquille
A. J. Mendel
W. C. Fensler
Herman L. Carl
Myrtle Point
Ete
Myrtle Point Glimpse From The 1896 Enterprise
Seventeen lines of reminiscence recount local notices from Myrtle Point and Coos County. Attys L A Roberts and L L Burtenshaw are noted in Empire and Curry counties. Community events include disbandment and potential reorganization of Coquille City band, a Cuba news update, Miss Elsie Hughes's recovery, a free pioneer excursion to Marshfield for Patrick Flanagan’s funeral, and Col. Jewel Post G A R installation with a large veteran gathering and a bean bake banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Roberts
Empire
L. L. Burtenshaw
Curry County
Bertha Hermann
Coxquille” City
Wim
Moomaw
Norway
Coquille City
Schiller Hermann
Cuba
Havana
Elsie Hughes
Marshfield
Patrick Flanagan
Empire City
Coos County
Upper River
Jewel Post
H. H. Nichols
Coquille
J. E. P. Elliott
Mattie Huling
Wisconsin
Pioneer Esther M. Lockhart Celebrates 89th Birthday
The article honors Esther M. Lockhart born January 18, 1825, in Ulysses New York as an early Coos Bay pioneer. Despite paralysis in later years she remains cheerful with preserved faculties and continued courage as a community figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Bay
Esther M. Lockhart
Ulysses
Thompkins County
N.Y
Peter
Elizabeth Selover
Huron County
Ohio
Pioneer Mrs Lockhart Marries Freeman Goodwin and Heads West
Esther Lockhart began as a teacher at sixteen and after marriage to Freeman Goodwin in 1848 joined a westward migration. They crossed the continent in oxen wagons to St Joseph and later Oregon City, where she taught in Yamhill county and became the first white woman to settle Coos County. She raised six children as her husband pursued coal ventures and the Coos Bay Commercial Company. Mr Lockhart died in 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Norwalk Academy
Spon. Sinon
Freeman ‘Goodwin “Lockhart
California
St. ‘Joseph
St. Joseph
Oregon City
Coos Bay
Empire City
State Industrial Insurance Act Passed by Referendum
The editor shares the Workmen's Compensation Act ratified by voters on November 4 with a report from the commission created by Governor West. Effective for commission setup now, but insurance provisions begin July 1, 1914. Employers and employees face Class A and B rates and optional participation, with penalties for opting out and a $250 cap on initial aid. Copies available from the commission in Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl D. Babcock
State Industrial Accident Commission
West
Oregon
Salem
Marshfield school project progresses with contractor oversight
Architect W. 8 Tupin visited yesterday to inspect the new Marshfield school building. Plasterers work on the tower floor while carpenters start finish woodwork on the second floor. steam fitters advance the heating system. J T Crowe of Crowe & Co arrived last week and is supervising onsite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tupin
Marshfield
Stea
J.T. Crowe
Lumber Trade Remains Poor As Vessels Resume Work
F A Warner and Vernon Smith of the C A Smith Company arrive aboard the Adeline from Berkeley after holidays. The lumber market stays weak with no immediate sign of recovery. Eastside mill to start up at 5 000 N with new boilers. Nanh Smith overhaul to add passenger space and output. Smith plans extended trip east. Mcreen stays in Berkeley awaiting return. Coos Bay Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Warner
Vernon - Smith
C. A. Smith Company
Berkeley
Warner
Nanh Smith
Smith
Mcreen
Bay
Coos Bay
Elimination of Non-Essentials in Industrial Education
Oregon Agricultural College President W J Kerr urges Western Oregon Teachers' Association to trim the industrial course. He argues for better organization, expert supervision, and community-aligned, six-year elementary schooling to serve utilitarian and cultural aims. He notes overcrowded curricula and calls for cooperation with local industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Ore
W. J. Kerr
Western Oregon Teachers’ Association
Oregon
Myrtle Point Church Plans Series of Farewell Meetings
The Publicity Committee announces farewell meetings in Myrtle Point Oregon with a Sunday service on January 18 and other evenings. Speakers will discuss the The Theatre of Christ's Atonement and events linking God’s work with the race and Israel, postponed from January 4 due to other church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Myrtle Point
Vaughn Found Guilty in Coquille Case After Jury Verdict
Vaughn alias Smith was convicted Friday afternoon of knowingly possessing stolen property from the Lib Haines estate near Eckly and sold to J Hakanson of the North Bend Stables. He faces 1 to 5 years and may be questioned about the Myrtle Point Bank robbery as part of ongoing investigations. The grand jury also weighs the G H Miller case amid other criminal matters.
County Court Adjoins at Coquille for Elections and Road Work
The county court held an adjourned session at Coquille to select judges and clerks for county and state elections, appoint road supervisors for 1914, and finish examining the sheriff's office books and accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Sheriff’s Office
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ed. V. Price & Co
Royal Tailors
A. B. Taylor
Unique
Red
Game Fund
Yourself
G. E. Diets
Myrtle
Point Enterprise
E. M .Lockhart
F.A. A. Warner
V. A.smith
Roberts, Giles &Erts
Z. T. Johnson
James H. Matheney
Suprem
Lat
Spires Pharmacy
Ats Brewer’s Shoe Store
Pater
Enterprise Office
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