22 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
1
In Lane county, Grenada, a village school program has children jointly running a poultry business. Students hold officer roles, manage records, and fund coop purchases with egg income. Dividends reward effort, linking play to real work and teaching business and living skills.
Rumors of a merger among Coquille river lumber firms spread after a meeting in Marshfield last night. R. Stanley Dollar and E. E. Johnson of Coquille reportedly attended with local parties, and Dollar Company holdings in paper from mills are noted. Johnson declined to discuss specifics but did not deny consolidation plans amid talks involving lumber interests and a steamship concern.
Pendleton Oregon officials announce the 1914 Round-Up will be held September 24 25 and 26 to align with eastern railroads colonist rates. Management notes the last week in September is best for drawing eastern and midwestern homeseekers and will hold the dates permanently.
Dr. Joseph Schafer of the University of Oregon extension department envisions county fairs evolving into genuine county folk gatherings with enhanced educational features. Schools would compete in reading aloud spelling arithmetic writing and oratory, with champions advancing to a state fair finale in Salem and prizes including trips to the state event.
The council plans to refer two questions to voters in the spring election a charter amendment on paying street intersection improvements by abutting property owners and a 15000 bond for sewer projects. They sold a vacant water tank for 32 dollars and granted a light at Sixth and Spruce with cross walks directed at Railroad avenue Spruce.
The passage urges broad appeal beyond adults to rural and town families of all ages. It envisions a school fair with representative exhibits from all schools, making the county fair a communal folk gathering accessible to children, adults, and seniors alike.
In a rainy opening game of 1914 high school schedule at the Oaks Auditorium Myrtle Point beat Bandon 13 to 11 after trailing 11 to 0 at halftime. Harry Miller tied the score with a late free throw and then won it with a final field shot. Next, M P H S faces Coquille and a high school play, Pegg the Wild Irish Rose, is set for Unique Theatre. J A Luse of Marshfield Sun visited town.
Evangelist Adams preaches fine sermons with three additions so far. Bible school at 10 a m sharp with classes for all ages. Morning sermon at 11 a m Junior Endeavor at 3 p m Endeavor prayer at 6 30 p m followed by evening sermon at 7 30 p m All are welcome Ellsworth E Coulter Pastor
During the December January term four persons in Coos County were convicted of crimes against the state. W N J Leaton Eastside recorder was taken to Salem. Frank Vaughn new to the county was convicted of horse stealing and sentenced to one to five years. W C Spencer pleaded guilty to forging checks and received a penitentiary term. Mrs Lottie Capions convicted of attempting to kill Elmer Parkinson was sentenced six months to ten years. Sheriff Gage left with the three prisoners via Drain for Salem.
Grover C. Wilson closes a deal to take over Hermann's Confectionery, a shop run for about a year by F. G. Hermann. Wilson, a popular local figure, plans to operate the confectionery with anticipated community support.
The Yellowstone steam schooner with 23 aboard was dashed on heavy seas eighteen miles off Coos Bay after a Saturday gale. Breakwater and Cantania aided but broke lines. W. M. Chatham stood by until 10 a.m. tow commenced toward the south as owners decide on destination.
Flooding raises river level with bottoms underwater and many logs expected to pass the bridge. Mrs. Oscar Reed visited relatives near Arago last week.
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