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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
4
The text notes that delegates and conventions have passed and voters will voice opinions. It mentions Helie and Anna married and the possibility of scandal or divorce following weddings. It references Lincoln Nebraska as strenuous and a flood drowning ten people to attract attention.
Southern Oregon and Idaho boosters schedule a congress during the district fair at Marshfield in August to advocate a railroad through neglected areas and draw public attention to the regions progress. Uncle Sam's naval vessels leave San Francisco to circumnavigate the globe visiting Hawaii Philippines and several Oriental ports before returning via the Suez canal and Atlantic.
Coos county towns conduct cleanup days to remove trash, weed growth, and debris. Myrtle Point has minor needs with streets and alleys requiring attention to improve appearance and health and reduce fire risk, led by the city marshal.
Walter J. Barnett vice president and general counsel of the California Safe and Deposit Co was sentenced to ten years in San Quentin by a San Francisco judge on July 1 for hypothecating bonds and securities valued at 205000 from the estate of Ellen M Coulton as special administrator. The case signals potential justice for small depositors seeking safer handling of funds.
Brewers warn of a boycott against Oregon hop growers after a vote on prohibition, arguing the growers acted without brewer consent. The piece notes the industry’s tight margins and reliance on small hop blends, reflecting tensions within the supply chain.
The text notes growers plowing under fields to plant fruits, vegetables, or other crops with better returns. It argues that threats or boycotts aimed at prohibition measures would harm crops that no longer yield decent market returns, urging labeling of such threats if meant as jokes.
J.8. Cole of Norway sold his fine span of grays to a Marshfield man for 600 dollars, and George W. Laughlin sold acreage northeast of town to George W. Harrington. Myrtle Point M E church holds fourth quarterly conference July 11 8 pm with Reverend M C Wire to preside and Holy Communion July 12. Mr. Booth acquitted in a recent trial and other cases await July 16. Deer season opens July 15 with strict wardens to enforce laws to protect does and fawns. W A King returns from Newport. notes dry weather and a half crop. F P Baumgartner of the Alliance arranges gasoline schooner service between Marshfield and Bandon to cut freight costs. J R Benson and J Hendricks visit Brewster Falls and praise Coquille Valley power prospects. Langlois in Curry County shows a growing town with multiple stores and services.
Classified notices offer to buy five or six dairy cows soon due, a two seated hack, work horses, a bay horse of 1400 pounds and Angora goats. Contact H L Carl, S R Loshbaugh, and W E Pike in Oregon and Indiana regions. Also mentions Ed Rackleff story and local curiosities, plus a medical ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills at Perkins’ drug store.
Notice is hereby given that all Coos county warrants drawn on general fund and endorsed prior to January 1 1907 will be paid on presentation at my office in Coquille City Oregon No interest will be allowed after June 30 LIV Dated June 25 1908 Coquille City Oregon J B Dully Treasurer Coos County Oregon Foley Orine Laxative advertised as a laxative that stimulates without irritation offered by N G W Perkins
Notice to file proof for timber land purchase in Oregon. James Elmer Creech of Myrtle Point filed sworn statement No 9573 for section 12 township 31S range 11W with witnesses Huling Warner Deyoe and Roberts. Applicants adverse claims must file by August 26 1908 before Benjamin L Eppy Register.
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