Fourth of July Celebrations Across Coos County Planned
Myrtle Point plans a large Fourth of July with a grove gathering near the depot including music by the Myrtle Point band and Bender orchestra, a county superintendent address by W. H. Bunch, a basket dinner, and sports with increased prizes. Marshfield hosts four days of racing with imported horses and local entries, Coquille and Bandon offer programs and a flying machine demo, while groups consider an Esperanto association meeting in Portland with delegates to the Washington convention.
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Myrtle Point
Norway
W. H. Bunch
Myrtle Point Band
Bender
Bowery
P. S. Robison
J.W. Bell
Grove
Coquille
Marshfield
Bandon
Coos
Custy-counties
Oregon
E. S. Train of
Salem
Angie Mason
Trotter
Ray O' Light
McCloskey Wainright
Coquilles
Meeting of Esperantists State Convention Set for July 16
A state convention of Esperantists has been called for July 16 in the con- text. Esperanto speakers plan meetings, speeches, and organizational activities at the event. Aimed at promoting the language, the gathering will involve clubs, societies, and interested individuals statewide.
Bandon Defeats Myrtle Point In Close Baseball Tilt
In a tight season game at the local grounds last Sunday Bandon edged Myrtle Point 4 to 3 after Myrtle Point led for several innings. The teams will meet again at Bandon next Sunday as Myrtle Point seeks revenge. An excursion boat will operate offering a $1 round trip fare.
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Bandon
Myrtle Point
Gravel Ford Items and Local Happenings
E A Mereen sold his old home to D Strange of Coquille. Three Gravel Ford girls married within a week. Roy Swan broke his leg on Brewster Valley road work. Mr and Mrs Arthur Bennett and Miss Eva Bennett out with a Brewster Valley outing. Gravel Ford Grange elected Mrs Frank Harnish lecturer. Dessie Deans home for a week’s vacation. J Cotton’s son Ruby birthday party with about thirty guests. Neely family from Grants Pass visiting and considering settling here. Farmer’s Daughter.
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Gravel Ford
E. A. Mereen
D. Strange
Coquille
Roy Swan
Brewster Valley
Arthur Bennett
Eva Bennett
Gravel Ford Grange
Frank Harnish
Dessie Dean
Dora
J. ‘Cotton
Ruby
Neely
Grants Pass
Overton
Free large pictures giveaway at Machado’s window
Machado offers 20 by 24 inch pictures free with cash purchases of 12 dollars or more on dry goods or shoes. The offer allows multiple purchases but each must be paid in cash to qualify.
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Machado
J. Machado
Goats and Sheep Wanted on Shares in Bridge Oregon
Eggleston and Leppert of Bridge Oregon seek a number of goats and sheep to run on shares. Inform them how many head you have available to let.
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Eggleston & Leppert
Bridge
Oregon
Pretty wedding in Coos County ties two families
Miss Verna Weekly and J Hailey Laird wed in Myrtle Point on Tuesday the twenty eighth. Elder J C Clapp performed the ring ceremony. The couple, natives of Coos County, plan to settle in Sitkum after a Portland trip, with elaborate decorations and gifts noted.
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Pearl Neil
Percy Schroeder
Edwin Roberts
Eva
Ethel Laird
Irene Weekly
Robert Slagle
Little Annie Short
J. C. Clapp
B. H. Laird
Coos County
Wm. Smith
East Fork
S. J. McCloskey
Norway
James Laird
Sitkum
Portland
Knight Stemmler Wedding at Dora Homestead
At a pretty home ceremony on the bride’s father’s homestead in Dora, Benjamin C Knight married Susan Irene Stemmler daughter of J P Stemmler. Rev Thomas Barklow officiated under a sprouting walnut tree.
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Jasper Yoakum
Aubrey Stemmler
Portland
Bessie Luttrell
J. P. Stemmler
John Lutterell
Old Home Place
M. O. Stemmler
J. 0. Stemmler
Knight
Dora
Hoopes and Davis wed quietly after bereavement
Mr Joan E Hoopes of Cincinnati representing Victor Safe and Lock Co marries Miss Elma Davis daughter of the late H S Davis at Rev Thomas Barklow's home in this city Sunday night. Witnesses were Mr Ira N Abbott and a simple ceremony follows the recent death in the family. The couple plan to reside here temporarily with possible move to California later.
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Joan E. Hoopes
Victor Safe & Lock Co
Cincinnati
Elma Davis
H. S. Davis
Remote
Thomas Barklow
Ira ‘N. Abbott
Mail Service Shifts to Co. P Barnard Contractor
Beginning today the mail service switches to contractor Co. P Barnard who plans to carry mail and passengers on both routes into Coos county. J L Laird of this city oversees the operation.
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Co. P. Barnard
Coos County
J. L. Laird
Route to Camas With New Studebaker Stage Wagon
A traveler plans a route between here and Camas and will make two horse changes. He equips several teams of large horses and a new four seated Studebaker stage wagon designed for strength and comfort with springs for elasticity. The setup aims to ensure steady work and drivers will steer clear of drinking and avoid frightening passengers.
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Camas
Studebaker
Dake
Lundy Elected G. A. R. Delegate at Encampment
Wm. King returned from Astoria where the G. A. R. state encampment was held. R. W. Lundy of this city was elected a delegate to the national encampment in Atlantic City starting September 19. Other officers elected included Beach, Craig, Hall, Stockwell, and Williams as adjutant and quartermaster general. Ashland chosen for the 1911 encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Craig
Astoria
J. E. Hall
Portland
C. A. Stockwell
Silverton
C. A. Williams
Ashland
Watch and jewelry business change notice
Announcement by R. O. Green stating he has bought the jewelry business of A. Rice and will take possession after the Fourth. He is a graduate horologist and former railroad time inspector promising careful attention to watch clock and jewelry work to Rice’s customers and new friends.
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A. Rice
Must Cut Weeds City Notice
Property owners must cut all thistles and obnoxious weeds on their property and adjoining streets at once or the city will do so and the expense will be taxed against the property. J. C. Brown, City Marshal.
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J. C. Brown
Port Orford Cedar Poles Sought by A F Estabrook Co
A F Estabrook Co of Bandon seeks large quantities of Port Orford cedar telephone poles. Best prices paid. For details visit their Bandon office or call or write.
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A. F. .Estabrook Co
Bandon
Port Orford
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Pike’s
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India
OUR Shoe Department
A PP. Peterson
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Hymen’s
Hoopes-Davis
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