12 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
1
Local reports describe a fire at Ballard river yards striking several ships including a gasoline boat. The incident disrupted work, left a car uninsured, and drew attention to safety and insurance gaps as crews battled the flames.
An expert in rock declares Myrtle Point offers the coast’s finest rock for concrete and construction. The deposit lies about a mile and a half east of town and is easily accessible. S W Billinge has a contract to supply Myrtle Point rock for bay construction, with builders also seeking gravel and teams for hauling.
The Myrtle Point merchants agree to close all stores at 7 o clock pm on and after July 11 1907 Locking doors for any customers remaining at seven and releasing them only after counting taps with the marshal Arrangements include prior open hours before the Fourth of July and Christmas and minor notes about local business figures and officials.
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